Simrad CA34, CA44, CA54 User Manual
M A N U A L
Simrad CA34/44/54
MultiRadar
183-3405-102 English 05082.20
Note!
Insert or remove C-MAP cartridges ONLY through SETUP menu or when
unit is off. All electronic navigation equipment is subject to external factors
beyond the control of the manufacturer. Therefore such equipment must be
regarded as an aid to navigation. The prudent navigator will, for that reason,
never rely on a single source for position fixing and navigation.
MOB ‘MAN OVERBOARD’ function
MOB
In case someone falls overboard, press the [MOB] key and hold for 2
seconds (or activate an external MOB switch - hold for 5 seconds).
CLR
Press [CLR] to confirm and reset the alarm if activated by mistake.
Before pressing [ENT] to start MOB navigation:
• Reduce speed.
• Turn off Autopilot.
ENT
Press [ENT] to start MOB navigation with all relevant data available
for an efficient rescue operation and a precise track record of the
vessel’s movements.
Window
1
Window
2
Screen layout default after activating MOB.
Window
3
Window 1: Data display will provide information of: Course, Bear-
ing and Distance to MOB position, time elapsed since the incident
occurred - first in seconds and then in minutes - if “*” is shown
instead of numbers of minutes, means that the elapsed time has
exceeded 9999 minutes. The two lines after the TIME shows the
MOB position in Lat/Long.
Window 2: The chart display will provide a graphical impression of
a man
floating in the water at the MOB position together with a
course line from actual position to the incident.
Window 3: Data display will provide information of: Date, time and
position of MOB incident.
To t ur n MOB nav ig at ion of f:
Press [GOTO], [3].
To recall the last registered MOB position, see section 8.8.
CA34/44/54 MultiRadar Table of contents
MOB ‘MAN OVERBOARD’ function.............................back of front cover
Chapter 1 Introduction and safety summary
1.1 Introduction and system familiarization ...................................... 1-1
1.2 Safety summary ........................................................................... 1-2
1.3 How to get started ........................................................................ 1-3
1.3.1 Dedicated function keys...............................................................1-4
1.3.2 Radar and radar functions............................................................ 1-6
1.3.3 Chart and chart functions............................................................. 1-6
1.3.4 Echosounder / Fishfinder ............................................................1-10
Chapter 2 Fundamentals and initial start-up
2.1 Fundamentals of the display and page system ............................. 2-1
2.1.1 Example of how to exchange a page in the PAGE system ........... 2-2
2.1.2 Example of how to select a new display in a custom screen........ 2-2
2.2 Key functions ............................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Menu bar....................................................................................... 2-5
2.4 Menu layout..................................................................................2-6
2.5 Choice of symbols ........................................................................ 2-7
2.6 Naming of routes, points etc......................................................... 2-7
2.7 Initial start-up............................................................................... 2-7
2.8 Turn power on............................................................................... 2-9
2.9 Turn power off.............................................................................. 2-9
Chapter 3 Radar menu
3. Radar operation ............................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Radar picture ................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.1 Orientation.................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Effects of ship’s movement........................................................... 3-2
3.1.3 Environment effects ..................................................................... 3-3
3.1.4 Navigational echoes......................................................................3-4
3.1.5 Racon (Radar Beacon) .................................................................3-4
3.1.6 Sea return ..................................................................................... 3-5
3.1.7 Storm and rain squall returns....................................................... 3-5
3.1.8 Blind sectors or shadow effect ..................................................... 3-5
3.1.9 Side lobes...................................................................................... 3-6
3.1.10 Radar interference........................................................................3-6
3.1.11 False echoes.................................................................................. 3-7
3.2 Radar menu ..................................................................................3-8
3.2.1 Shortcut to the pages in the radar-series ...................................... 3-9
3.2.2 Initial radar display setup............................................................. 3-9
3.2.3 Start transmission....................................................................... 3-10
3.2.4
Shut down procedure for the radar function, or back to ‘Standby’..3-10
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3.2.5 Standard radar display...................................................................... 3-11
3.2.6 Radar quick menu............................................................................. 3-17
3.2.7 RadarChart overlay...........................................................................3-19
3.2.8 Dual radar display ............................................................................3-24
3.2.9 Radar & Chart display......................................................................3-25
3.2.10 General features for the radar operation ..........................................3-26
3.3 Demo mode.......................................................................................3-28
Chapter 4 Chart menu and INFO windows
4. Chart menu................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Shortcut to the pages in the chart-series ...................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Data field on chart........................................................................ 4-2
4.1.2 Ship symbol.................................................................................. 4-3
4.1.3 Cursor function ............................................................................ 4-3
4.1.4 Range or zoom function...............................................................4-4
4.2 Dual Chart display........................................................................4-5
4.3 Chart split screens ........................................................................4-6
4.4 Chart quick menu ......................................................................... 4-7
4.4.1 Cursor inactive ............................................................................. 4-7
4.4.2 Cursor active but not placed on any object or data ......................4-8
4.4.3 Cursor placed on waypoint........................................................... 4-9
4.4.4 Cursor placed on route leg or line section.................................. 4-10
4.4.5 Cursor placed on routepoint or linepoint ....................................4-11
4.4.6 Cursor placed on trackpoint ....................................................... 4-12
4.4.7 Cursor placed on target .............................................................. 4-13
4.4.8 GOTO menu ............................................................................... 4-14
4.4.9 PLOT menu ................................................................................ 4-15
4.5 Chart setup ................................................................................. 4-17
4.5.1 Display modes in the chart setup ............................................... 4-18
4.5.2 Description of chart features...................................................... 4-21
Chapter 5 Echo menu
5. Echosounder operation................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Echo menu.................................................................................... 5-2
5.2 Shortcut to the pages in the echo-series....................................... 5-2
5.3 Standard echo display................................................................... 5-3
5.4 Variable range marker ..................................................................5-4
5.5 Echo quick menu .......................................................................... 5-5
5.6 Plot waypoint or event mark via PLOT menu..............................5-6
5.7 Presentation setup......................................................................... 5-7
5.8 How the echosounder works ...................................................... 5-10
5.9 Transducer beamwidth ................................................................5-11
5.10 Effects of the vessel’s speed ....................................................... 5-12
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Chapter 6 Pilot menu & navigation examples
6. Pilot menu..................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Shortcut to the pages in the pilot-series .......................................6-1
6.2 Highway display and Navigation setup ........................................ 6-3
6.2.1 Highway display when navigation mode is active........................6-5
6.3 Position display.............................................................................6-6
6.4 Dual speed display (trawling speed display) ................................6-9
6.5 ETA & AVN ............................................................................... 6-10
6.6 Trim & Highway display............................................................ 6-11
6.7 Set & Drift display ..................................................................... 6-12
6.8 Pilot split screens........................................................................ 6-13
6.9 Navigation examples .................................................................. 6-14
6.9.1 Cursor navigation ....................................................................... 6-14
6.9.2 Waypoint navigation................................................................... 6-15
6.9.3 Route navigation......................................................................... 6-16
6.9.4 Track navigation......................................................................... 6-17
6.10 Anchor guard.............................................................................. 6-19
6.11 MOB alarm and navigation ........................................................ 6-19
Chapter 7 Miscellaneous menu
7. Miscellaneous menu..................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Wind display................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 Speed diagram.............................................................................. 7-3
7.3 Decca lanes................................................................................... 7-5
7.4 Loran C......................................................................................... 7-6
7.5 Satellite status............................................................................... 7-7
7.6 DGPS information........................................................................ 7-9
7.7 SDGPS information.....................................................................7-11
7.7.1 Satellites in SDGPS system.........................................................7-13
7.8 DSC VHF alarm..........................................................................7-14
7.9 Depth and temperature diagram..................................................7-15
Chapter 8 Waypoint / route menu
8. Waypoint / route menu ................................................................. 8-1
8.1 Waypoints stored in the memory ................................................. 8-1
8.1.1 Delete waypoints via menu .......................................................... 8-2
8.2 Routes stored in the memory........................................................ 8-3
8.2.1 Delete route via menu...................................................................8-6
8.2.2 Make new route from WP list ...................................................... 8-6
8.3 Route calculation..........................................................................8-8
8.4 Lines stored in the memory.......................................................... 8-9
8.4.1 Delete lines via menu ................................................................. 8-10
8.5 Start / stop track ..........................................................................8-11
8.6 Tracks stored in the memory...................................................... 8-12
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8.6.1 Delete tracks via menu ............................................................... 8-13
8.7 Targets stored in the memory......................................................8-14
8.7.1 Delete target via menu................................................................ 8-15
8.8 MOB data ................................................................................... 8-15
8.9 Data transfer via DataCard or disc..............................................8-16
8.9.1 List of criteria for data transfer in the Action column ............... 8-19
8.10 Data transfer via PC interface .................................................... 8-20
Chapter 9 Setup menu
9. Setup menu................................................................................... 9-1
9.1 Radar setup................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 C-MAP cartridges........................................................................ 9-5
9.3 Echosounder setup........................................................................9-6
9.4 Pilot / Position setup..................................................................... 9-9
9.5 Speed alarm, units & language ...................................................9-11
9.6 Interface setup............................................................................ 9-13
9.6.1 Description of sentences............................................................. 9-23
9.7 Palette setup................................................................................ 9-25
9.8 Factory settings .......................................................................... 9-26
9.9 QuickGuide ................................................................................ 9-28
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service
10.1 Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 10-1
10.2 Preventive maintenance.............................................................. 10-3
10.3 Repair and service...................................................................... 10-3
10.4 Specifications ............................................................................. 10-4
Appendix A Glossary of terms...................................................................A-1
Appendix B List of datum ..........................................................................B-1
Appendix C C-MAP attributes...................................................................C-1
Index .............................................................................. end of manual
Declarations of conformity....................................................... end of manual
International warranty .............................................................. end of manual
List of Simrad distributors........................................................ end of manual
CA34/44/54 Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-1
1.1 Introduction and system familiarization
Congratulations on your purchase of SIMRAD CA34/44/54 MultiRadar - a
combination of the latest GPS and SDGPS receiver technology and optional
built-in differential receiver for accurate positioning, plus: detailed cartography and high performance radar and echosounder technology; all in a unique
slim-line design with a bright 7” TFT (CA34), 10” ATFT/TFT (CA44) or 15”
TFT (CA54) color display.
The radar system with RadarChart overlay, dual EBL and VRM markers,
direct Quick-range keys, off-center mode, etc. together with Dual Radar feature ... two radar displays in one screen, one for short range and one for long
distance observations.
The electronic chart system includes a built-in world chart for rough planning and overview. The choice of chart system best suitable for the CA34/44/
54 was carefully singled out to be the C-MAP NT+ mini cards. The optional
C-MAP charts are available world-wide at your local Simrad dealer.
The echosounder system with selectable frequencies will provide an impres-
sion of Bottom expansion, VRM expansion, Shift, A-scope and White line.
The Global Positioning System is at this time and age the most common
system used for navigation and positioning all over the world. Not only for
maritime use, but also for land-based applications and aviation. The satellite-based system has been developed and is operated by the US Department
of Defense in order to provide an accurate and reliable service, which include
a 24-hour global coverage. The GPS system consists of approx. 24 satellites
which orbit around the Earth at an altitude of approx. 20,200 km.
The satellites transmit perfectly synchronized data. However, depending on
the position, the signals will reach the receiver at a slightly different time. By
adding the measured time difference to the known position of the satellites it
is possible to calculate the ship’s position to within a few meters.
The SimNet data and control network provides high speed data transfer and
control between Simrad products that are integrated as a total navigation,
steering and communication system on board.
DS34/44/54 Dual Station for the CA34/44/54 is available with a bright 7”
TFT, 10” ATFT/TFT or 15” TFT color display. The main unit and the dual station are identical in design and operation.
How to use this manual? This manual is written for the products: CA34,
CA44 and CA54, which mainly share the same type of software. From hereon,
these models will be referred to as: CAXX.
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It is a good idea if you make yourself familiar with the key functions, menu
structure and rotation of pages (screens) described in chapter 2 before you
start out, and then proceed with section 2.7 Initial start-up. For quick location
of a certain term, please check the “Glossary of terms” and the “Index” at the
back of the manual. Also, “How to get started” further on in this chapter will
give you a quick introduction to some of the features you have access to in
your new MultiRadar.
The display examples shown in this manual are not always an exact copy of
what you will see on the screen, as the presentation depends on your system
configuration and choices of setup. How to interpret special marked key symbols etc. in the manual:
+/-
Either the + (plus) or - (minus) key may be applied.
Emphasizes important points.
1,3
Indicates that you should press the keys [1] and [3] to obtain what is
written in italic next to the key.
1.2 Safety summary
Precaution: Do not open the equipment, only qualified persons should work
inside the equipment. If the glass in the screen breaks, be carefull not to get
cut on the sharp edges of the glass pieces.
The lifetime of the internal battery is minimum 5 years. If not exchanged
before it goes flat, all data in the unit’s memory will be lost. We strongly
recommend that you frequently store your data on a Simrad DataCard. For
exchange of battery, call your local Simrad workshop.
Power source, fuse and power cable: Check that the DC power supplied to
the unit is within the range of 10 to 32 volts. Note that the appropriate fuse
must be employed (see the fuse rating in section 10.4 Specifications). Ensure
that the power cord is firmly attached.
Grounding: To reduce electrical interference and risk of electrical shock,
properly ground the unit to the ship’s ground using the ground screw at the
rear of the unit. Good grounding should also be exercised for connected equipment, refer to separate Installation manual.
Cleaning:
Do not use any kind of strong solvents e.g. spirit, alcohol, gasoline or oils.
Software: The software version of the main unit (see start-up display) should
always be informed in a service situation, or when ordering a Dual Station.
Automatic input source setup
Interface has not been set up!
To start automatic input
source setup, make sure that
all connected products are
turned ON, and press ENT.
Start
ENT
∆
∆
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1.3 How to get started
When starting up for the very first time, the first time after loading
a new software or after a master reset: Make sure that all hardware
installation and electrical connections are completed in accordance
to the installation instructions.
PWR
Press and hold the [PWR] key until you have a picture on the screen
The system will perform a software update and check for communication activity. When finished, a new start-up window will be
presented on the screen:
After making sure that all connected products are turned ON:
ENT
Press [ENT] to start automatic input source setup, - if a new product
is connected later on, refer to section 9.6 Interface setup.
New window: Automatic input source setup listing Data type, Group
and Source of connected units.
ENT
Press [ENT] to continue
PAGE
Press [PAGE] to scroll through a quick guide which informs of the
use of the keys and where you can enter owner’s setup, etc.
- the quick guide is also accessible via [MENU], [7], [5].
ENT
Press [ENT] when ready to assume normal operation
- go to [MENU], [7], [2] if you wish to make adjustments to the
interface setup.
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Heading is only available if a compass was detected at start-up.
Your present position will automatically be updated within a few minutes. When ready, the ship symbol on the chart will flash, the position
coordinates will stop flashing, and the *** will be replaced by actual
course and speed figures.
1.3.1 Dedicated function keys
RADAR
Short press will toggle overlay on/off:
The toggle function will require:
1. Valid position.
2. Valid heading from compass
3. Orientation set to NU
- refer to section 3.2.7.
Radar display RadarChart overlay
RADAR
Long press will toggle between:
Radar display Dual Radar Radar & Chart Custom screen
CHART
Short press will toggle between:
Chart + data field placed either at the right side or at the top, and echo data.
CHART
Long press will toggle between:
Chart display Dual Chart Custom screen1 Custom screen2
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ECHO
Long press will toggle between:
Echo + A-scope Dual frequencies Custom screen1 Custom screen2
(CA44/54)
PILOT
Short press will toggle between:
Highway Position Dual Speed Set & Drift
When navigation mode is active,
these two displays will be included:
ETA & AVN Trim & Highway
PILOT
Long press will toggle between:
Highway Custom screen1 Custom screen2
PAGE
Short press will toggle between active pages under the main function
keys. Long press will start a rotation of the 4 pages (section 2.1).
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1.3.2 Radar and radar functions
RADAR
Press the [RADAR] key to call up a radar display. Press again to
toggle between the radar shortcut series
- see display examples in section 1.3.1.
To start the radar
1. Press [ENT], [RADAR] to initiate a warming up period of two minutes
(countdown of 120 seconds), and then the radar will go in Standby mode.
2. Press [ENT], [GOTO] to start transmission.
Select and adjust radar range
Press one of the numeric keys 1 - 9 to select a fixed range. Key 9 will select
the largest range and key 1 the smallest.
ENT
Press [ENT] to call up the Radar quick menu with access to e.g.
Overlay Chart, Overlay User Data, activate EBL-VRM cursors, start
and stop radar transmission, etc.
EBL
Toggle the EBL-VRM1 cursors on/off directly from the [EBL] key.
CLR
Turn off cursor. Long press on [CLR] will turn off all cursors on the
radar screen.
ADJ
The [ADJ] key will open for adjustment of the radar parameters.
Use the cursor or the [ADJ] key to move around in the control panel;
toggle between available values with the +/- keys or enter new values
with the numeric keys. Press [ENT] to exit control panel.
In the Dual Radar display: after pressing the [ADJ] key to access the
control panel, only half of the parameters will be visible. By pressing
[ADJ] again will toggle between the 1st and 2nd half of the control
panel.
1.3.3 Chart and chart functions
CHART
Press the [CHART] key to call up a chart display. Press again to
toggle between the chart shortcut series
- see chart examples in section 1.3.1.
C-MAP cartridges (standby)
Press [MENU], [7], [CHART] whenever inserting or removing a C-MAP card.
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Select and adjust chart range/scale
Press one of the numeric keys 1 - 9 to select a fixed range (and chart level).
Key 9 will select the largest range and key 1 the smallest. Use the +/- keys to
adjust range in smaller steps.
Chart cursor and info windows
Press the cursor key to activate the cross hair cursor on the chart. Place the
cursor on a C-MAP object e.g. a buoy or light to call up a small data window
with details on the object. The data window will stay on screen for about 10
seconds or till cursor is moved. Press [ENT], [2] to access further details on
C-MAP objects or user data i.e. waypoints, routes, etc.
Press [ENT], [5] to lock cursors in Dual Chart screen and [ENT], [5] to
release cursors again. Press [CLR] to switch off cursor function. The ship
symbol will now automatically ‘home’ and stay on screen.
Find nearest tide station and port services
1. Press [ENT], [3]
2. Move cursor up/down to select e.g. the Port/Marina symbol
3. Locate alternative port with the +/- keys, and press [ENT]
4. Press [ENT], [2] for more details on the facilities at the selected port.
Navigate to cursor (point and go)
1. Move the cursor to where you wish to go (first point)
2. Press [GOTO]
3. Press [1] to start navigation.
You can now move the cursor to the next point and when ready to change leg,
just press [GOTO], [2].
How to plot or insert waypoints and marks
• With cursor OFF (press [CLR])
Press [PLOT] and choose from:
[PLOT] Plot ship’s position as mark.
[1] Insert ship’s position. You can change the lat/lon figures, the symbol
and the symbol’s size and color.
[3] Insert specific waypoint. Suggested name, symbol, etc. can be altered.
[6] Plot ship’s position as target.
• With cursor activated on the chart you also have access to:
[2] Plot waypoint - cursor position.
[6] Plot cursor position as target.
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How to make a route on the chart
1. Place the cursor on the position for the first routepoint.
2. Press [PLOT], [4]: Make route.
3. Move cursor to next destination and press [PLOT] - (repeat).
4. Press [ENT] when ready to save the route. You can enter a new name for the
route, change type and color for the course line.
5. Press [ENT] to accept and save the route.
How to make a route from existing waypoints stored in the WP list
1. Press [MENU], [6], [2] to call up the route list.
2. Press [CLR] Make new route from WP list.
3. Move cursor up/down to select the WP position for the first routepoint, and
press [PLOT].
4. Repeat point 3 to add new WP positions to the route (the last routepoint in
the right column is always empty, allowing that a new final routepoint can
be added later on).
5. When the route is completed, press [ENT] to accept and go to Edit route.
6. In the Edit route display, you can give the route a new name, change type
and color for the course line, etc.
7. Press [ENT] to accept changes and save the route.
8. Press [MENU] to go to the route list, which will provide an overall view of
the total of routes stored in the CAXX.
How to edit a route - rubberbanding
• To move a point on the chart:
1. Place cursor on the point you wish to move.
2. Press [ENT], [1], [2].
3. Move cursor to new location.
4. Press [ENT] to complete.
• To insert a new point on the chart:
1. Place cursor on the leg where the new point is to be inserted.
2. Press [ENT], [1], [2].
3. Move cursor to where the new routepoint is to be placed.
4. Press [ENT] to complete.
How to start waypoint navigation (two ways)
• Place cursor on the symbol of the WP you wish to go to:
1. Press [GOTO], [2].
2. Press [ENT] to start navigation.
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• Without placing cursor on the symbol of the WP you wish to go to:
1. Press [GOTO], [2].
2. Use the +/- keys to select the WP you wish to go to.
3. Press [ENT] to start navigation.
How to start route navigation (two ways)
• Place cursor on the routepoint you wish to go to first:
1. Press [GOTO], [3].
2. Select direction in route: Forward or Reverse.
3. Press [ENT] to start navigation.
• Without placing cursor on the routepoint you wish to go to first:
1. Press [GOTO], [3].
2. Use the +/- keys to select the name of the route.
3. Use the cursor to go to routepoint number, and select which one you wish to
go to first by means of the +/- keys.
4. Select direction in route: Forward or Reverse.
5. Press [ENT] to start navigation.
Advance or stop navigation
• Press [GOTO], [1] to advance to next point in the route.
• Press [GOTO], [3] to stop navigation.
Start and stop track
1. Press [PLOT], [7] to call up ‘Start track’ window.
2. Before tracking is started, you can give the track a new name, make
changes to track interval, track line type and color.
3. Press [ENT] to start track.
4. When you wish to stop tracking, press [PLOT], [8], [ENT].
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1.3.4 Echosounder / Fishfinder
ECHO
Press the [ECHO] key to call up an echosounder display. Press
again to toggle between the echo shortcut series
- see display examples in section 1.3.1.
Select and adjust echosounder range
Press one of the numeric keys 1 - 9 to select a fixed range. Key 9 will select
the largest range and key 1 the smallest. Use the +/- keys to adjust range in
smaller steps. Key 0 will select Auto Range.
A-scope - Press [ENT], [2] to toggle A-scope on/off. The strength of the
actual echo is indicated by both width and color intensity.
Change frequency - Press [ENT], [1] to toggle between e.g. 50 and 200 kHz.
Gain - Adjust gain with cursor left/right to just below the point where you
begin to see speckles of ‘noise’ on the screen.
Bottom lock display* - Press [ENT], [4] Bottom lock is a combination of
standard echo display and extended area around the bottom.
Zoom display* - Press [ENT], [5] The expansion is a combination of standard echo display and extended area around the VRM - Variable Range Marker.
Shift display* - Press [ENT], [6] when operating in deep waters.
Select the range for an expansion window. The expansion window can automatically follow a changing bottom or be set manually by the +/- keys.
*Return to standard echosounder display by pressing [ENT], [3].
Echo setup (presentation) - Press [ADJ] from echo display to access the
setup display for either 38 (CA44/54), 50 or 200 kHz. Press [ENT] to confirm
changes, or leave the setup without having made any changes by pressing
[MENU].
Echosounder setup - Press [MENU], [7], [ECHO] when you need to make
any general settings, selecting a transducer or selecting demo mode etc.
Transmit power off - Press [ENT], [ECHO] to stop transmission in order to
observe noise picked up by the transducer or to reduce power consumption.
Chart with
data field
Echo display
with A-scope
Radar display Highway display
SIMRAD CA44
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2.1 Fundamentals of the display and page system
The CA34/44/54 MultiRadar has a multi-function screen and data
presentation system with full screen and different types of split
screens. The series of pages under the function keys (situated in a
vertical row to the right of the display) will in most situations be sufficient information for the operator.
In split screens consisting of up to four displays, the active display
is indicated by a solid red frame. Use the [WIN] key to clockwise
toggle between which display on the screen is active. Only active
displays are operable.
The [PAGE] key differs from the other function keys. There are four
pages under the [PAGE] key which can be set up to the presentation
you prefer by exchanging an existing display in the PAGE system
with a new one selected from a function key or via the menu - see
next page. Single press on the [PAGE] key will toggle between the
active pages under the function keys e.g.:
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Long press on the [PAGE] key will start
a rotation of the four pages in intervals of
5 seconds (increase/decrease the time in
[MENU], [7], [1]). Press any key to stop
rotation.
2.1.1 Example of how to exchange a page in the PAGE system
The four pages in the PAGE system are collected from the RADAR,
CHART, ECHO and PILOT menus in the sequence of which the
function keys appear on the keypad ie. the first page is from the
RADAR function, the second page is from the CHART function, the
third page is from the ECHO function, and the fourth page is from
the PILOT function. This sequence can not be changed, only the
choice of display collected from each function can be changed e.g.:
PAGE
Press the [PAGE] key until the full screen Chart display appears
MENU
Call up the menu bar, and...
2,2
collect the Dual Chart display
- or you can toggle between the available displays in the CHART
function by pressing (long press) the [CHART] key repeatedly.
The same applies for the other three pages in the PAGE system ie.
press the [PAGE] key until a display from the RADAR, ECHO or
PILOT function appears and then collect a new display from the
appropriate menu.
The display sequence under the function keys is the same as the
display sequence in the matching menu.
2.1.2 Example of how to select a new display in a custom screen
In custom screens with multiple window combinations, all displays, which are not main function displays, are exchangeable. It is
also possible to change the right half of the screen from half screen
window to two quarter windows and vice versa. Example:
MENU
Call up the menu bar, and...
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Highlight a function e.g. Route calculation in the WP/RTE menu.
WIN
Press [WIN] several times to check the screen image (situated to the
far right in the top line of the menu bar) which windows the function
can be placed into
ENT
Press [ENT] to enter the highlighted function into the highlighted
window
If the function text in the menu is red, the display will not be avail-
able for the selected window.
2.2 Key functions
Some of the key functions are general and can be applied at any
time, other key functions are related to a certain menu(s) and can
only be applied when in the appropriate menu.
MOB
Press for two seconds to activate the MOB - “Man overboard” function.
MENU
Turns the menu bar on/off. Exits any data display without taking any
action (except the radar function).
ENT
Confirms insertion and editing of data (except the radar function).
Calls up quick menus, and information on marks, waypoints, etc. on
chart together with several INFO windows from a chart display.
Moves cursor in data displays and charts + activates cursor on chart
and radar. Moves left/right/up/down in the menu system. Adjusts
gain (left/right), activates and moves VRM (up/down) in echo display.
+/-
Changes radar, chart or echosounder range i.e. + (plus) zooms out
for better overview (larger range) and - (minus) zooms in for greater
details (smaller range). Toggles between available values.
GOTO
Activates GOTO menu with choice of navigation modes, etc.
PLOT
Activates PLOT menu with choice of plotting and inserting way-
points, routes, lines etc. together with starting or stopping a track of
own ship.
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RADAR
Shortcut to Radar functions. Short press will toggle overlay on/off.
Long press will toggle between Radar display in full screen, Dual
Radar, Radar & Chart, and a custom screen.
CHART
Shortcut to Chart function. Short press will toggle between differ-
ent data fields on chart. Long press will toggle between Chart in full
screen, Dual Chart, and two custom screens.
ECHO
Shortcut to Echosounder functions. Long press will toggle between
Echo display in full screen with A-scope, Dual Frequency (CA44/
54), and two custom screens.
PILOT
Shortcut to Pilot displays. With navigation mode inactive: short
press will toggle between Highway, Position, Dual Speed and Set &
Drift displays. With navigation mode active: short press will toggle
between Highway, Position, Dual Speed, ETA & AVN, Trim &
Highway, and Set & Drift displays. Long press will toggle between
Pilot full screen and two custom screens.
PAGE
Toggles between active pages under the four main function keys
i.e. [RADAR], [CHART], [ECHO] and [PILOT]. Long press starts
automatic rotation of these pages. Press any key to stop rotation.
ADJ
Gives access to setup displays related to active display. Scrolls
through adjustable parameters.
EBL
Toggles EBL-VRM1 on/off. The Electronic Bearing Lines may be displayed in either degrees Relative “R” (to ship’s centerline) or True “T”
(Relative to north), depending on the selected orientation (HU or NU).
WIN
Toggles between active windows in split screen. The active window
will have a solid red frame. Only active windows are operable.
0-9
The alphanumeric keys inserts and selects data in data displays.
Keys 1-9 are also Quick-range keys, which each represent a fixed
radar, chart or echosounder range. Key 0 will center the cursor/ship
on the chart, activate auto range in sounder mode, and activate/
deactivate ‘off-center to cursor’ on the radar display.
CLR
Deletes data in enter or edit mode. Turns cursor off in active display.
Long press will turn off all active cursors on radar display.
From radar control menu: Returns Tune, Gain or Sea to AUTOmatic
mode, and clears the EBL and VRM readings.
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PWR
Power on - hold key depressed till you have a picture on the screen.
Calls up a window where you can adjust the brightness in the screen,
background light in keypad, and select Daylight displays, Night
display or custom made color palettes. Hold two seconds to turn the
power off.
2.3 Menu bar
MENU
Toggle s the men u bar on/ off
To fit the complete menu bar across the screen, some of the menus
have been abbreviated. However, the last selected menu will be highlighted, and if it’s an abbreviation of the menu, then the complete
menu title is written above the menu bar.
MISCELLANEOUS
1
RADAR2CHART
3
ECHO
4
PILOT
5
MISC
6
WP/RTE
7
SETUP
1
Wind
2
Speed diagram, etc.
Having selected e.g. 5:MISC from the menu bar, its associated menus will
drop down. Key in the number next to the function you wish to call forward,
or use the cursor key to highlight the function and press [ENT].
If you want to switch to a different menu, use the cursor key left/right to move
to the adjacent menu.
Most functions in the menus are general, and can be called forward at any
time. Functions not currently available will have a different color from the rest
of the functions. Not all functions are available in any window size i.e. full
screen, half screen or quarter window. Use the [WIN] key to toggle between
the windows in which the highlighted function can be presented. Keep an eye
on the functions in the menu to see how they may change color as you toggle
from window to window.
The menu bar will disappear from the screen at the selection of a function, or
by pressing the [MENU] key. Besides, if not used, it automatically turns off
after 30 seconds.
WIN
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2.4 Menu layout
1
RADAR
2
CHART
3
ECHO
1
Radar
1
Chart
1
50kHz
2
Dual Radar
2
Dual Chart
2
200kHz
3
Radar & Chart
3
Custom screen 1
3
Dual Frequency (44/54)
4
Custom screen
4
Custom screen 2
4
Custom screen 1
5
Custom screen 2
4
PILOT
5
MISC
6
WP/RTE
1
Highway
1
Wind
1
Way points
2
Position
2
Speed diagram
2
Routes
3
Dual Speed
3
Decca lanes
3
Route calculation
4
ETA & AVN
4
Loran C
4
Lines
5
Trim & Highway
5
Satellites
5
Tracks
6
Set & Drift
6
DGPS
6
Targets
7
Custom screen 1
7
SDGPS
7
MOB data
8
Custom screen 2
8
DSC info
8
Data transfer
9
Depth & Temp. diagram
7
SETUP
When selecting a submenu in the SETUP
menu, the display will
always appear in a
pop-up window, so once
you have accepted the
changes or decided to
just exit the display, then
the display will disappear
from the screen.
RADAR
Radar setup
2
Interface setup
CHART
C-MAP cartridge
3
Palette setup
ECHO
Echosounder setup
4
Factory settings
PILOT
Pilot/Position setup
5
QuickGuide
1
Speed alarm, units &
language
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2.5 Choice of symbols
Waypoints and other points appearing on the screen can be marked by one of
18 symbols + 8 event marks in small or large symbols:
2.6 Naming of routes, points etc.
First select the key with the desired letter, then you can either repeat the
keystrokes, which will toggle between e.g. A,B,C,1, or once you have selected
one letter you can go back and forth in the alphabet by means of the +/- keys.
Use the cursor key to go to next space or to go back one space if you make a
mistake.
Depending on the selected language, the 0 (zero) key will hold special characters e.g. Æ Ø Å Ä Ö Ü Ñ, and the 9 (nine) key will hold: . - (empty space)
Press the [CLR] key to delete everything from cursor position and to the right
of cursor in that row.
2.7 Initial start-up
When starting up for the very first time, the first time after loading
a new software or after a master reset: Make sure that all hardware
installation and electrical connections are completed in accordance
to the installation instructions.
PWR
Press and hold the [PWR] key until you have a picture on the screen
The system will perform a software update and when finished, a
new start-up window will be presented on the screen (see example
on next page).
Automatic input source setup
Interface has not been set up!
To start automatic input
source setup, make sure that
all connected products are
turned ON, and press ENT.
Start
ENT
∆
∆
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After making sure that all connected products are turned ON:
ENT
Press [ENT] to start automatic input source setup, - if a new product
is connected later on, refer to section 9.6 Interface setup.
New window: Automatic input source setup listing Data type, Group
and Source of connected units.
ENT
Press [ENT] to continue
PAGE
Press [PAGE] to scroll through a quick guide which informs of the
use of the keys and where you can enter owner’s setup, etc.
- the quick guide is also accessible via [MENU], [7], [5].
ENT
Press [ENT] when ready to assume normal operation
- go to [MENU], [7], [2] if you wish to make adjustments to the
interface setup.
Heading is only available if a compass was detected at start-up.
PWR
Press [PWR] again to adjust the lighting in the screen and select day
or night display etc., move around in display by means of the cursor
key and change settings with +/- keys, and...
ENT
Confirm with [ENT]
Your present position will automatically be updated within a few minutes. When ready, the ship symbol on the chart will flash, the position
coordinates will stop flashing, and the *** will be replaced by actual
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course and speed figures - see section 6.3 Position display.
Do not start radar transmission before the antenna is warmed up, refer
to section 3.2.3 Start transmission.
Select display language:
MENU
Call up the menu bar, and...
7,1
press [7], [1] to call up the language display
Press up on the cursor to go to the bottom line in the display
+/-
Select language
ENT
Confirm entry
2.8 Turn power on
Starting up for the first time, or after loading a new software, or
after a master reset - see section 2.7. Starting up at any other time:
PWR
To turn on the CAXX, press and hold the [PWR] key until you have a
picture on the screen
ENT
Press [ENT] when the system is ready
2.9 Turn power off
PWR
Call up INFO window, and...
PWR
Press and hold until the curtains begin to close
The CAXX is now turned off. All the data and setups are saved and
stored in the internal memory and, of course, will be available next
time the unit is turned on.
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3. Radar operation
The CAXX combines chart plotting with radar navigation. For first
time users of Radar, we have included a basic description of the
radar presentation with a basic understanding of how the controls
affect the radar’s operation and display.
The following paragraphs describe the control settings used for
initial display setup, turn-on procedure, inclement weather operation
and finally the turn off procedure. Radar controls are described in
chapter 3.2.
3.1 Radar picture
The radar picture appearing on the display is a map-like representation of the area in which the radar is operating. Typically, the ship’s
position is at the center of the display. The operator may reposition
or offset the ship’s position up to 66% of the radius anywhere on the
screen. The ship’s dead ahead bearing is indicated by the heading
line at the 0° relative bearing.
Coastline contours and landmass are generally depicted in solid
filled yellow, purple, multi-colored (DAY settings) or green (NIGHT
settings) echo areas - choose colors in Pallette setup, section 9.7.
Other surface vessels, and channel buoys, are displayed as smaller
single “blips” or echoes. The radar picture or map can be viewed in
many different ranges from own ship. These sizes are selected by
the range controls. Greater detail of radar echoes nearby own ship is
shown when the short or nearby range scales are selected. The best
technique for assessing the radar presentation characteristics is to
start with using a longer range scale and then switching to shorter
ranges when nearby targets appear, or as the ship approaches the
coastline, harbor, or other vessels in the area.
The long range scales (i.e. 3, 6, 12, 24nm) best show the overview of
the ship’s relationship to landmasses, weather fronts, and large ship
targets at or beyond view.
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3.1.1 Orientation
In the RELATIVE mode, the heading line always appears on the
screen at 0° relative according to the on-screen bearing scale, and is
coincident with the antenna beam passing the ship’s bow. Thus the
top of the displayed picture represents the direction in which the ship
is heading.
All targets appearing on the display are “Relative” to own ship’s
position and heading. As you look outside at targets around you, you
will see that the targets are appearing on the Radar display at the
same relative bearing.
If the vessel alters course to the right, the displayed echoes will
be displaced by an equal amount in bearing in a counterclockwise
direction, and vice versa. These changes in the display pattern with
ship movement is an extremely important characteristic to remember
when maneuvering around nearby vessels, or buoys.
In North Up mode, the heading line will indicate the ship’s heading
in relation to the radar picture, which is presented in north up like a
chart.
The Electronic Bearing Lines (EBL) are available radar tools used
to measure bearings to radar targets from own ship. The bearing
readouts may be in relative or true modes.
3.1.2 Effects of ship’s movement
Radar images can be drawn in two ways on the radar display to
show the ship’s motion. The type of display modes are called “Relative motion” and “True motion”. In Relative motion own ship is
permanently fixed at the center of the display and radar echoes
(targets) move in relation to your vessel. With no movement of the
ship, a steady display of fixed radar echoes is shown. If the ship is
moving ahead on a constant course, echoes appearing at the top of
the display will move downward across the display. Your own ship’s
position will always remain at the center of the display.
The True motion display mode can be compared to your vessel
moving on a map or chart. In True motion mode, the surrounding
landmass echoes remain stationary on the screen and if your ship
is moving at a constant course and speed, you will see your posi-
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tion move across the screen towards the edge of the display. Any
other targets which are underway will also be moving on the display
screen at their True course and True speed. All motion seen on the
True motion display is “TRUE” (meaning motion over the ground).
3.1.3 Environmental effects
The effects of weather and water surface conditions generally act to
reduce the ability of radar to detect targets. Weather effects reduce
the long range at which targets can be detected. Water surface clutter (waves) reduces the ability to detect targets close by. Either can
obscure the echoes from targets that may prove dangerous to your
vessel.
You can’t see wind on your radar screen, however you can see its
effects when it produces waves and spray on the water surface. “Sea
Return” is most pronounced in the direction from which the wind is
blowing. Proper use of your Sea clutter control can reduce the effect
of wind and waves, but care must be taken not to increase the control
to the point where weak targets will be overlooked.
Rain, hail and snow can return echoes that appear on your radar
screen as a blurred or cluttered area. Targets within the area of
precipitation can be masked by the clutter. The maximum range of
the radar pulse is greatly reduced as the energy of the radar beam
is scattered and absorbed by the water droplets. Proper use of your
Rain clutter control helps you to look into areas of precipitation to
detect targets.
Buoys are moored to the bottom with concrete via chain. The chain
is longer than the depth of the water to allow the buoys to ride in the
current and go up and down with the tide. Unfortunately this allows
the buoys to lean in the direction of the current. Radar reflectors
built into the buoy do not work well when the side of the buoy is
pointed to the sky. Therefore, the images of the channel markers may
appear faint.
The iron mass and angles of the metal in the structure of a bridge
can cause unpredictable interference patterns on your radar. It is
not unusual for a reflected image to appear on the radar screen in
front of you just as you pass under the bridge. A similar effect is also
common on sailboats where the radar antenna is mounted close to an
aluminum mast.
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Overhead cable crossings can mimic a moving target on your radar
screen. The cable target can appear to be on a collision course. The
entire length of cable does not appear on the screen, only a point
on the cable, and that point keeps changing giving the illusion of a
moving target.
3.1.4 Navigational echoes
Echoes displayed on the radar screen may be large or small, bright
or faint, depending on the size and shape of the object and its angle
relative to your radar antenna. The radar indication is not always the
same as an observer’s visual indication; a nearby small object may
appear to be the same size as a distant large object on the radar. With
experience, however, different targets can be identified by the relative size, brightness, and position of their radar echo returns.
Buoys and small boats are one example of targets that are sometimes
difficult to distinguish from each other. Their movement in the
waves do not present a consistent reflecting surface. Consequently,
their echoes have a tendency to fade and brighten or sometimes
to disappear momentarily. Although buoys and small boats often
resemble each other, usually the motion of one target identifies the
boat from the buoy.
High coastlines and mountainous coastal regions are often observed
at the longest ranges of the radar. However, the first sight of landfill
on the radar’s longest ranges may be a mountain several miles inland
from the coastline and not the actual coastline. The coastline may
not appear on the radar until the vessel has approached land nearer
the line of sight distance.
3.1.5 Racon (Radar Beacon)
A racon is a radar transponder which emits a characteristic signal
when triggered by a ship’s radar. The signal may be emitted on the
same frequency as that of the triggering radar, in which case it is
superimposed on the ship’s radar screen automatically.
The racon signal appears on the screen as a radial line originating
at a point just beyond the position of the radar beacon or as a Morse
code signal displayed radially from just beyond the beacon.
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