Furuno DS-60 User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DOPPLER SONAR
MODEL
DS-60
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
General
• This manual has been authored with simplified grammar, to meet the needs of international users.
• The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury.
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• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without notice.
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you see on your display. The screens you see depend on your system configuration and equipment settings.
• Save this manual for future reference.
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will cancel the warranty.
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How to discard this product
Discard this product according to local regulations for the disposal of industrial waste. For disposal
in the USA, see the homepage of the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org/) for the
correct method of disposal.
How to discard a used battery
Some FURUNO products have a battery(ies). To see if your product has a battery, see the chapter
on Maintenance. Follow the instructions below if a battery is used. Tape the + and - terminals of
battery before disposal to prevent fire, heat generation caused by short circuit..
In the European Union
The crossed-out trash can symbol indicates that all types of batteries
must not be discarded in standard trash, or at a trash site. Take the
used batteries to a battery collection site according to your national
legislation and the Batteries Directive 2006/66/EU.
In the USA
The Mobius loop symbol (three chasing arrows) indicates that Ni-Cd
and lead-acid rechargeable batteries must be recycled. Take the used
batteries to a battery collection site according to local laws.
Ni-Cd Pb
In the other countries
Cd
There are no international standards for the battery recycle symbol. The number of symbols can
increase when the other countries make their own recycle symbols in the future.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these safety instructions before you operate the equipment.
Indicates a condition that can cause death or serious injury if
WARNING
CAUTION
Warning, Caution
not avoided.
Indicates a condition that can cause minor or moderate injury if
not avoided.
Prohibitive Action
Mandatory Action
WARNING
Do not open the equipment.
This equipment uses high voltage that can
cause electrical shock.
Only qualified persons can work inside
the equipment.
Turn off power at the switchboard if
something is dropped inside the
equipment or water leaks into the
equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the
power remains on.
Turn off the power at the switchboard if
the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the
power remains on.
Do not disassemble or modify the
equipment.
WARNING
Do not put liquid-filled containers on
or near the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result if a
liquid spills into the equipment.
Do not operate the equipment with
wet hands.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
If you feel the equipment is abnormal
or is giving off strange noises, turn
off the power at the switchboard
immediately. Contact a FURUNO agent
or dealer for advice.
Do not allow rain or water splash to
get into the equipment.
Fire or electrical shock can result.
Use the correct fuse.
Fire, electrical shock or bodily injury
can result.
Use of a wrong fuse can cause bodily
injury or fire.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
If an LCD-type display is used, handle
the display with care.
The panel is made of glass which, if broken,
can cause injury.
Do not paint the transducer .
Paint causes a large drop in sensitivity.
Do not power the equipment when the
transducer is in air.
The transducer can become damaged.
Remove marine life from the face of the
transducer when the ship is dry-docked.
Marine life can affect sensitivity.
CAUTION
If the optional rate gyro is installed, power
the system when the ship is stationary or
is traveling in a straight line.
The point of reference for the rate gyro is
determined when the system is powered. If
the ship is turning at that time, the point of
reference will be wrong and the gyro
indication in error. When the rate gyro goes
off (power outage, etc.), make sure the ship is
stationary or traveling in a straight line before
turning on the rate gyro.
Warning Label
Warning label(s) is(are) attached to the equipment.
Do not remove the label(s). If a label is missing or
damaged, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer
about replacement.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not
remove cover. No user-serviceable
parts inside.
Name: Warning Label (1)
Type: 86-003-1011-3
Code No.: 100-236-233-10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ...................................................................................................................vi
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................viii
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Controls......................................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Display Unit DS-600.......................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Remote Controller RD-501 (option) ...............................................................1-3
1.1.3 Dimmer Controller RD-502 (option) ...............................................................1-3
1.2 How to Turn the Power On and Off............................................................................1-4
1.3 How to Adjust the Screen Brilliance ........................................................................... 1-5
1.4 How to Select a Display ............................................................................................. 1-5
1.5 How to Select a Tracking Mode ................................................................................. 1-6
1.6 How to Change Units of Measurement ...................................................................... 1-7
1.7 How to Reset the Trip Distance Indication ................................................................. 1-8
1.8 How to Select Daytime and Nighttime Displays ......................................................... 1-9
1.9 General Menu Operation............................................................................................ 1-9
2. NAVIGATION DATA DISPLAY..............................................................................2-1
2.1 Navigation Data Display Overview.............................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Description of indications ............................................................................... 2-2
2.2 How to Set Navigation Data ....................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Time ............................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Time format.................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 Depth measurement reference ...................................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 Current direction............................................................................................. 2-5
2.2.5 Wind angle ..................................................................................................... 2-7
2.2.6 Wind averaging time ...................................................................................... 2-8
2.2.7 ROT sensor.................................................................................................... 2-8
2.3 How to Set the Speed Alarm......................................................................................2-9
3. BERTHING DISPLAY ............................................................................................3-1
3.1 Berthing Display Overview ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Display Range............................................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 How to select a range .................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 How to pre-set ranges.................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Track .......................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 Types of tracks............................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.2 How to select the type of track to display.......................................................3-4
3.3.3 How to select the past track format................................................................3-5
3.3.4 How to select the predicted track plot interval................................................ 3-5
3.4 How to Select Vector Time......................................................................................... 3-6
3.5 How to Show, Hide Navigation Data and 3-axis Speed Data ....................................3-7
3.6 Berthing Line .............................................................................................................. 3-8
3.6.1 How to create a berthing line .........................................................................3-8
3.6.2 How to share berthing lines with sub display units....................................... 3-12
3.6.3 How to delete a berthing line........................................................................ 3-13
4. SPEED GRAPHIC DISPLAY .................................................................................4-1
4.1 Speed Graphic Indications ......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 How to Activate the Speed Graphic ........................................................................... 4-2
4.3 How to Select the Display Format for the Speed Graphic.......................................... 4-3
4.4 How to Change the Speed Graphic Format ............................................................... 4-5
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5. OTHER OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 How to Set the Displays .............................................................................................5-1
5.2 Key Beep On/Off ........................................................................................................5-4
5.3 How to Adjust Key Dimmer.........................................................................................5-4
5.4 How to Select Direction Symbol Format.....................................................................5-5
5.5 How to Select the Location for the Direction Symbols................................................5-6
5.6 Total Distance Run.....................................................................................................5-7
5.6.1 How to reset total distance run.......................................................................5-7
5.6.2 How to set total distance run ..........................................................................5-8
5.7 System Parameters....................................................................................................5-9
6. MAINTENANCE,
TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................6-1
6.1 Maintenance...............................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Consumable Parts......................................................................................................6-2
6.2.1 Fuse replacement...........................................................................................6-2
6.2.2 Product life .....................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................6-3
6.4 Error Messages ..........................................................................................................6-4
6.5 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................6-5
6.5.1 System test.....................................................................................................6-5
6.5.2 Display unit test ..............................................................................................6-9
6.5.3 LCD test .......................................................................................................6-10
6.6 TX Monitor................................................................................................................6-11
6.7 Echo Monitor ............................................................................................................6-12
6.8 How to Restore Initial Settings .................................................................................6-15
APPENDIX 1 MENU TREE .......................................................................................AP-1
APPENDIX 2 DIGITAL INTERFACE ........................................................................AP-3
APPENDIX 3 ABBREVIATIONS...............................................................................AP-9
APPENDIX 4 PARTS LIST, PARTS LOCATION ...................................................AP-12
SPCIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... SP-1
INDEX ......................................................................................................................... IN-1
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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the DS-60
Congratulations on your choice of the DS-60 Doppler Sonar. We are confident you will see why
the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
For over 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative
and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our
extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your equipment is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless properly operated and
maintained. Please carefully read and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth
in this manual.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.
Features
The DS-60 is a high precision Doppler Sonar designed for use on VLCC, LNG, LPG, container
ships, cargo ships, etc. The DS-60 measures speeds relative to ground and water in the fore, stern
and transverse directions. This arrangement provides for precision docking of tankers and the like
to loading and unloading facilities, as well as safe navigation in narrow channels and straits.
• Meets the requirements of IEC 61023 Ed 3.0, IEC 60945 Ed 4th.
• Measurement accuracy of ±0.01 m/s.
• Ground tracking from 1-200 m for accurate ground speed in coastal waters.
• Sub display units (max. 5) for display on the wing, etc.
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Program Numbers
Unit, Program Number Date of Modification
DS-600
Starter 6652000-01.xx March 2010
Booter 6652001-02.xx March 2010
Main 6652002-02.xx March 2010
DS-610
Starter 6652100-01.xx March 2010
Booter 6652101-02.xx March 2010
Main 6652102-02.xx March 2010
FPGA 6652103-00.xx March 2010
DS-620
Starter 6652200-01.xx March 2010
FOREWORD
Booter 6652201-02.xx March 2010
Main 6652202-02.xx March 2010
FPGA1 6652203-00.xx March 2010
FPGA2 6652204-00.xx March 2010
RD-501, RD-502
2651009-01.xx August 2009
xx=minor change
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
MAIN DISPLAY UNIT
DISTRIBUTOR UNIT
DS-610
DS-600
DISPLAY
UNIT
SUB DISPLAY UNIT
DS-600 /
RD-50 / RD-20
DISPLAY
UNIT
RATE-OF-
TURN GYRO
DS-670
CONTROLLER
RD-50 / RD-20
CONTROLLER
Heading
Analog Meter Output x 2
Analog Current Output x 1
Analog Voltage Output x 1
IEC 61162 Input x 3
IEC 61162 Output x 5
Distance Run Pulse x 4
Alarm System
External KP
KP Output
100-240 VAC
RD-501
REMOTE
RD-501
REMOTE
RD-502
DIMMER
CONTROLLER
RD-50 / RD-20
RD-502
DIMMER
CONTROLLER
Max. 5
JUNCTION BOX
DS-640, DS-645A/B
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
TRANSDUCER
DS-630 or DS-631
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DS-620
Dashed lines indicate optional equipment.
Environmental category:
Protected from the
weather
Exposed to the weather
Protected from the
weather by waterproof
container
DS-600, DS-610, DS-620, DS-640,
DS-645A/B, DS-670, RD-501,
RD-502
DS-630, DS-631
DS-600 in Waterproof Box DS-605
1. INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides the information necessary to get you started with the system.
The display unit has ten keys that respond immediately to your command. When you
operate a key, a single beep sounds. If you do not need the beep, you can deactivate
the beep from the menu.
Standards used in this manual
The control names are shown in bold face, for example, “DISP key”. Menu-related
items are in brackets, for example, [Key Beep].
1.1 Controls
1.1.1 Display Unit DS-600
MENU
ALARM
UNITUNIT
1 2
PWR
DISP
TRKG
MODE
3
PWR
DISP
TRKG
MODE
RNG
4
UNIT
RNG
5
ACK
DAY
NT
ESC
BRILL
ENT
6
ALARM
ACK
DAY
DAY
NT
NT
7
No. Control Function
1 PWR Turn the power on and off.
2 DISP • Select a display.
• Close the menu and return to last-used display.
• In multiple data displays, select a data indication to change its unit of
measurement (with the UNIT key).
8
MENU
MENU
ESC
ESC
DAY
ENT
ENT
NT
9
10
BRILL
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No. Control Function
3TRKG
MODE
4 UNIT Select the unit of measurement for speed, depth, distance, current (tide)
5 RNG Select the range in the berthing and echo monitor displays.
6 ALARM ACK Stop the audible alarm.
7 DAY/NT Select the daytime and nighttime displays alternately.
8 MENU/ESC • Open the menu.
9 ENT • Confirm an operation in menu operation.
• Main display unit: Select the tracking mode (water, ground, or auto) for
the measurement of ship’s speed.
• Sub display unit: Select the tracking mode to ground tracking or water
tracking when the tracking mode at the main display unit is ground tracking.
speed, wind speed, etc.
• Return control to the menu window without making any changes at the
menu options window.
• Select the item to change its unit of measurement in multiple data
displays.
• Close the menu when the menu window is active.
• Long-push to hide or show nav data and 3-axis speed data in the
berthing mode.
• Long-push to reset the trip distance on the displays that show trip
distance.
10 BRILL • Adjust the screen brilliance. T to decrease the brilliance, S to increase
the brilliance.
• Move the cursor in menu operation.
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1.1.2 Remote Controller RD-501 (option)
1. INTRODUCTION
2
1
DISP
REMOTE CONTROLLER
UNIT
RD-501
MODE
3
No. Control Function
1 DISP • Select a display.
• Close the menu and return to last-used display.
• In multiple data displays, select a data indication to change its unit of
measurement (with the UNIT key).
2 UNIT Select the unit of measurement for speed, depth, distance, current (tide)
speed, wind speed, etc.
3MODE • Main display unit: Select the tracking mode (ground, water, or auto) for
the measurement of ship speed.
• Sub display unit: Select the tracking mode to ground tracking or water
tracking when the tracking mode at the main display unit is ground tracking.
1.1.3 Dimmer Controller RD-502 (option)
2
1
No. Control Function
1 DAY/NT Select the daytime and nighttime displays alternately.
2 T, S Adjust the screen brilliance. T to decrease the brilliance, S to increase the
brilliance. To quickly increase or decrease the brilliance, press and hold the
related key.
DAY
NT
BRILL
DIMMER CONTROLLER
RD-502
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1.2 How to Turn the Power On and Off
Press the PWR key to turn on the power.
The main display unit shows the serial numbers, program numbers and results of the
RAM and ROM checks (OK or NG) for the Display Unit DS-600, Distributor Unit DS610, and Transceiver Unit DS-620. The sub display unit shows its serial number, program number and results of the ROM and RAM check, "OK" or "NG" (No Good.) After
the program numbers appear and the test results are displayed, “Now calibrating...” is
displayed momentarily on the main display unit, the start-up screen is erased, then the
last-used display appears.
Note: If "NG" appears as the RAM or ROM check result, the equipment stops. Reset
the power to try to restore normal operation. If you cannot restore normal operation,
contact a FURUNO agent or dealer for instruction.
To turn off the power, press the PWR key.
Main display unit
Unit Name : DS-600
Serial No : -XXXX
Program No : 6652002-xx.xx
ROM : OK
RAM : OK
Unit Name : DS-610
Serial No : XXXX-XXXX
Program No : 6652102-xx.xx
ROM : OK
RAM : OK
Unit Name : DS-620
Serial No : XXXX-XXXX
Program No : 6652202-xx.xx
ROM : OK
RAM : OK
Unit Name : DS-600
Serial No : -XXXX
Program No : 6652002-xx.xx
ROM : OK
RAM : OK
Unit Name : DS-610
Serial No : XXXX-XXXX
Program No : 6652102-xx.xx
ROM : OK
RAM : OK
Unit Name : DS-620
Serial No : XXXX-XXXX
Program No : 6652202-xx.xx
ROM : OK
RAM : OK
Sub display unit
Unit Name : DS-600
Serial No : -XXXX
Program No : 6652002-xx.xx
ROM : OK
RAM : OK
Now calibrating...
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Note: The screen refreshes slower in low ambient temperature.
1.3 How to Adjust the Screen Brilliance
You can adjust the brilliance of the display screen from the display unit and the
Dimmer Controller, in 10 levels including off. Press S to increase the brilliance, or
press T to decrease the brilliance. To quickly change the brilliance, press and hold
related arrow.
If the Remote Display RD-50 (sub display unit) is connected to the display unit of the
DS-60 in a daisy chain, their brilliances are mutually adjusted when you adjust the brilliance from the DS-60.
1.4 How to Select a Display
Press the DISP key to select a display. In the default arrangement there are four displays: navigation data, berthing (head-up), heading and speed, and trip distance and
total distance.
A maximum of seven displays are available, in full screen or two-way horizontal split
screen. Section 5.1 shows you to set the displays to meet your requirements.
1. INTRODUCTION
When a data is lost, hyphens; for example, “- -.-”, replace the lost data. When a data
is in error, its unit (kn, etc.) is shown in white characters on a red background. The
“normal” unit appears again when the data returns.
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Navigation data display
Berthing display (head-up)
Heading, speed data display Trip distance, total distance run display
Default displays
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.5 How to Select a Tracking Mode
Press the TRKG MODE key (main display unit) or the MODE key (Remote Controller)
to select a tracking mode, among ground, water and auto. Select the mode according
to the depth and speed. The tracking mode indication, Ground, Water, or (Auto),
appears at the top-right corner.
The tracking mode monitor (bar) at the top of the display shows the history of tracking
modes for the past three minutes. The bar is updated every three seconds and scrolls
leftward. The color of the bar is green for ground tracking, blue for water tracking, and
background color when there is no echo input.
A
Tracking mode monitor ( )
(History of tracking mode in last 3 min.)
Green: ground tracking
Blue: water tracking
Background color: no echo
Description of tracking modes
Tracking mode
- Ground
- Water
- (Auto)
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Ground: Measure and display a
speed relative to the sea bottom. The
depth from the keel must be 1-200 m
to use this mode.
Water: Measure and display a speed
relative to the watermass. The depth
from the keel must be at least three
meters to use this mode. However,
Water tracking speed
reference layer
Water tracking
speed
Ground
tracking
speed
(depth 1-200 m)
the accuracy is lower when the clearance is less than 40 m.
The reference layer can be set with
In the ground tracking mode, the bottom is
used as reference to calculate movement.
[Track Depth] on the [System menu].
See section 5.7.
Auto: Automatically selects ground tracking mode or water tracking mode according
to the depth. The water tracking mode is selected when the keel clearance is 200 m
or more. (Actual working depth in the ground tracking mode depends on the bottom
and water conditions, and the reflection properties for sonic pulses.)
1.6 How to Change Units of Measurement
The UNIT key selects the unit of measurement for current (tide) speed, depth, distance, Doppler SOG and STW, GPS SOG, and wind speed.
Single data display
Press the UNIT key to select a unit of measurement.
Multiple data display
1. Press the UNIT key. A unit is highlighted in yellow.
In the example of the navigation data display shown below, the speed unit is highlighted.
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Highlight (yellow)
2. Press the DISP key to select the data for which to change its unit. (Use the MENU/
ESC key to reverse the selection order.)
3. Press the UNIT key to change the unit. See the table below for item and available
units.
Item Available units
Berthing display range meters/DIV (m/DIV), nautical miles/DIV (NM/DIV)
Current (tide) speed knots (kn), meters/second (m/s)
Distance kilometers (km), nautical miles (NM)
Depth fathoms (fm), feet (ft), meters (m)
Ground tracking (SOG)
Water tracking (STW)
kilometers/hour (km/h), knots (kn), meters/second (m/s)
Wind speed knots (kn), meters/second (m/s), miles/hour (mph)
To quit the unit selection, press the DISP or MENU/ESC key until the yellow highlight
disappears.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.7 How to Reset the Trip Distance Indication
You can reset the trip distance indication on the displays that shows the trip distance.
Press the ENT key until the trip distance indication shows all zeroes. (Trip distance
can also be reset from the menu, with [Trip DIST]→ [RESET].)
Trip distance
Trip distance, total distance display
Navigation data display
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Trip distance
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.8 How to Select Daytime and Nighttime Displays
The DAY/NT key selects the daytime (black characters on a white background) and
nighttime (white characters on a black background) displays alternately, for comfortable viewing according to the time of day.
DEPTH:
CURRENT
T WIND
Daytime
TRANSDUCER
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CURRENT
T WIND
1.9 General Menu Operation
This section shows basic menu operation procedures.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu. The menu window and the menu
options window for the currently selected menu item appear.
Menu window
Blue bar indicates
active window.
Current selection
highlighted in yellow.
Nighttime
Menu options window
Currently selected
item and option are
highlighted in gray.
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Gray bar indicates
Arrow indicates
more items.
Press to show
the items.
Menu operation guidance
inactive window.
2. Press S, T to select a menu item then press the ENT key. Control is then given
to the menu options window.
Note: Hereafter we write “Select [name of menu item] then press the ENT key.”
where you use S,T to select an item or option and the ENT key to confirm selection.
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3. Select an item from the menu options window then press the ENT key. One of the
four types of boxes shown below appears. Follow the related procedure to make
your selection.
List box
1. Select option with ,
2. Press ENT key.
.
Input
cursor
(yellow)
Spinner box(alphanumeric data)
The input cursor is initially at
the far-left position.
1. Select character with , .
2. Press ENT key to confirm.
The input cursor moves to
next input point.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to
complete the name.
Check box
1. Select option with ,
2. Press ENT key to check
or uncheck box.
Spinner box(numeric data)
1. Set value with ,
2. Press ENT key to confirm.
.
.
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You can move the input cursor
with ENT, MENU/ESC.
ENT: Move right.
MENU/ESC: Move left.
4. Control is returned to the menu window. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
2. NAVIGATION DATA DISPLAY
2.1 Navigation Data Display Overview
The navigation data display provides comprehensive navigation data (with connection
of related sensors) and a 3-axis speed display. When a data is lost, its numerical indication is shown with hyphens; for example, “---.-”. When a data is in error, its unit; for
example, “kn,” is shown in white characters on a red background. The “normal” unit
appears again when the data returns.
The 3-axis speed display mainly shows transverse speed at the reference point, longitudinal speed and transverse speed at the stern. The direction indicators can be
shown with arrows or text, selectable from the menu. Wind angle, drift angle and current (tide) direction are indicated with purple, brown and blue triangles, respectively.
Tracking mode monitor, tracking mode
Position
Time
(See section 1.5 for description.)
Heading
Doppler sonar
measured
SOG(STW), COG
Current (tide)
speed, direction
Wind reference,
speed,
angle
Message area
1) Transverse speed at
reference point
2) Longitudinal speed
3) Transverse speed at stern
(Requires rate-of-turn gyro
or gyrocompass. If no
connection, “--.--” appears.
Tracking mode
SOG: Speed over the ground
STW: Speed through the water
2)
*
1)
3)
*
*
3-axis speed display
ROT source,
ROT
GPS-measured
SOG, COG
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Wind angle marker (purple)
Drift angle marker (brown)
Current (tide) direction marker (blue)
*
Direction shown with arrows or text,
selectable from the menu.
*
(green) (red) (black) (red)
Depth source,
depth (from transducer)
Drift angle
Trip distance,
Total distance run
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2. NAVIGATION DATA DISPLAY
2.1.1 Description of indications
Descriptions in clockwise order from top-left corner.
POSN Latitude and longitude position of your ship, input by a position-fixing equipment
(GPS, etc.).
Time Time, input by a position-fixing equipment, is available in UTC or local time, selectable
from the menu. The time format is shown before the time, "UTC" for Universal Coordinated Time, or "TIME" for local time. Daylight savings time can be activated and deactivated from the menu.
Tracking
monitor
Tracking
mode
ROT Source of ROT (Rate of Turn) and ROT value. The source of ROT can be selected
GPS SOG GPS-measured speed over the ground. When the GPS signal is lost, “--.-” appears.
GPS COG GPS-measured course over the ground.When the GPS signal is lost, “---.-” appears.
DPTH
DRIFT The drift angle. The drift angle is shown on the 3-axis speed display with a brown tri-
TRIP DIST Trip distance indication.
TOTAL DIST Total distance run indication. You can reset and adjust the indication from the menu.
Show the history of the tracking mode in the last three minutes. See section 1.5.
Show the current tracking mode: Ground, Water, or Auto. See section 1.5.
from the menu. See section 2.2.7.
Depth can be shown from the transducer or from the keel (
selectable from the menu.
Note: The ultrasound beam is injected into water at an angle. The returning echo from
a bottom arrives at an angle to the transducer and is converted into a downward-measured depth. The depth measured to a flat bottom meets the accuracy denoted in the
specifications, however the depth to a sloping bottom is not the “true” depth.
angle.
fed from external source),
Wind Wind reference, speed and angle, input by a wind-measuring device. The wind angle
is shown on the 3-axis speed display with a purple triangle. Wind reference (True,
Theoretical or Relative) and wind averaging time can be set on the menu.
Current Current (tide) speed and direction. The direction of the current is shown in the 3-axis
speed display with a blue triangle. This graphic can show the direction the current is
flowing from, or the direction the current is flowing to. The blue triangle is inside the
3-axis speed display when the direction is “flowing to”, and outside that display when
the direction is “flowing from”. You can set the indication method on the menu. See
section 2.2.4.
Doppler
SOG (or
STW)
Doppler
COG
HDG Current heading, input by a gyrocompass. “0°” appears if there is no gyrocompass
Doppler sonar-measured speed over the ground or speed through the water.
Doppler sonar-measured course over the ground.
connected.
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2.2 How to Set Navigation Data
2.2.1 Time
This section shows you how to select the source for time, set local time, and turn summer time indication (daylight savings time) on or off.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.
2. Select [Ship’s Time] then press the ENT key.
3. Select [Source] then press the ENT key.
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4. Select [Internal] or [NAV EQUIP] then press the ENT key. Select [Internal] to use
local time, or [NAV EQUIP] to use UTC time. For [Internal], the [Local Time ADJ]
screen appears; go to step 5. For [NAV EQUIP], go to step 6.
5. Use S, T to set the time difference between local time and UTC time then press
the ENT key.
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6. Select [Summer Time] (to turn the daylight savings time indication on or off) then
press the ENT key.
7. Select [ON] or [OFF] then press the ENT key.
8. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
2.2.2 Time format
You can display time in UTC or ship’s time (local time).
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.
2. Select [Scale Set Up] then press the ENT key.
3. Select [Mode] then press the ENT key.
4. Select [Time] then press the ENT key.
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5. Select [UTC] or [Ship’s Time] then press the ENT key.
6. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
2.2.3 Depth measurement reference
The depth can be measured from below the keel (fed from external source), or below
the transducer. The depth data can be supplied by the transducer of the DS-60 or an
external transducer.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.
2. Select [Scale Set Up] then press the ENT key.
3. Select [Depth REF] then press the ENT key.
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4. Select desired depth measurement reference then press the ENT key.
[EXT DBK]: Depth Below the Keel, measured by external equipment
[EXT DBT]: Depth Below the Transducer, measured by other transducer
[INT DBT]: Depth Below the Transducer, measured by the transducer of the
DS-60
5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
2.2.4 Current direction
The direction of tide currents can be shown as flowing from or flowing to. The current
direction indicator (blue triangle marker) is inside the 3-axis speed display for flowing
to and outside the display for flowing from. (See the figure on the next page.)
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.
2. Select [Scale Set Up] then press the ENT key.
3. Select [CUR Direction] then press the ENT key.
4. Select [Flow to] or [Flow from] then press the ENT key.
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5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
56.0
Flow to (example: 120°)
Flow from (example: 300°)
56.0
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2.2.5 Wind angle
The wind angle can be shown as Relative, True or Theoretical.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.
2. Select [Scale Set Up] then press the ENT key.
3. Select [Mode] then press the ENT key.
4. Select [Wind] then press the ENT key.
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5. Select [True], [Theoretical] or [Relative] then press the ENT key.
[True]: The wind speed and angle minus movement of ship, reference to North.
[Theoretical]: The wind speed and angle minus movement of ship, reference to
ship’s bow.
[Relative]: The speed and relative direction that the wind appears to blow with ship
in motion, reference to ship’s bow.
6. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
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2.2.6 Wind averaging time
Set the wind averaging time in minutes. Select [No Averaging] for no averaging. The
higher the time, the smoother the wind data, but response to the changes in wind
speed and angle slows.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.
2. Select [Wind Average] then press the ENT key.
3. Select a value then press the ENT key.
4. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
2.2.7 ROT sensor
Select the ROT sensor as follows:
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.
2. Select [ROT Sensor] then press the ENT key.
3. Select a source then press the ENT key.
[Internal]: Select this item if the optional Rate-Of-Turn-Gyro is connected.
[External ROT]: Receive ROT data from external ROT sensor.
[External HDG]: Receive ROT data from gyrocompass or heading sensor.
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4. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
2.3 How to Set the Speed Alarm
The speed alarm sets the maximum allowable speed. If the speed of the ship goes
higher than the speed set here, the audible alarm sounds and the message "Speed
Alarm 300" appears. You can stop the audible alarm with the ALARM ACK key. The
message remains on the screen until you deactivate the alarm.
1. Press the MENU/ESC key to open the menu.
2. Select [Speed Limit Alarm] then press the ENT key.
3. Select [SET] then press the ENT key.
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4. Press S or T to set the maximum allowable speed then press the ENT key. The
setting range is 0.05 to 40 kn, in 0.5 kn increments.
5. Press the DISP key to close the menu.
To deactivate the alarm, select [OFF] at step 3 then press the DISP key.
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