Simrad NX40, NX45 Operation Manual
Simrad NX40/45
NavStation
Installation & Operation Manual
Simrad NX40/45 Installation and Operation Manual2
Warning
It is your sole responsibility to install and use the instrument and transducer(s) in
a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. Always
observe safe boating practices.
The choice, location, and installation of transducers and other components of the
system are critical to the performance of the system as intended. If in doubt, consult
your Simrad dealer.
To reduce the risk of misusing or misinterpreting this instrument, you must read and
understand all aspects of this Installation and Operation Manual. We also recommend
that you practice all operations using the built-in simulator before using this instrument
at sea.
Global Positioning System: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US
Government which is solely responsible for its operation, accuracy and maintenance.
The GPS is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all
GPS equipment anywhere in the world, including this instrument.
Electronic Chart: The electronic chart used by this instrument is an aid to navigation
designed to supplement, not replace, ofcial government charts. Only ofcial government
charts supplemented by notices to mariners contain the information required for safe
and prudent navigation. Always supplement the electronic information provided by this
instrument with other plotting sources such as observations, depth soundings, radar
and hand compass bearings. Should the information not agree, the discrepancy must
be resolved before proceeding any further.
AIS: The AIS features on this chart-plotter are designed as a safety aid only and do not
guarantee safety at sea. AIS transmission is mandatory on some, but not all, vessels.
You should check your local laws and regulations for requirements in your area. As a
result of different legal requirements, different vessel sizes and uses, you should not
assume that your AIS equipped chart-plotter will show the location of ALL vessels in
your area. Careful prudence, judgement, and safe navigation practices should always
be exercised. AIS should be used to complement radar, but AIS is not a substitute for
radar.
Sounder performance: The accuracy of the echosounder depth display can be affected
by many factors, including the type and location of the transducer and water conditions.
Never use this instrument to gauge depth or other conditions for swimming or diving.
Fuel data: Do not rely on this instrument as the sole source of information about fuel
available onboard. You must supplement this instrument’s fuel data with visual or other
checks of the fuel available. This is necessary because possible operator errors, such
as forgetting to reset the fuel used when lling the tank or running the engine with
this instrument not switched on, can render this instrument inaccurate. Fuel economy
can change drastically depending on boat loading and sea conditions. Always carry
adequate fuel onboard for the intended trip, plus a reserve to allow for unforeseen
circumstances.
Simulate mode: Never have simulate mode on when you are navigating on the water.
Failure to adhere to these warnings may lead to death, serious injury or property
damage. Simrad disclaims all liability for installation or use of this product that causes
or contributes to death, injury or property damage or that violates any law.
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Contents1
Overview ............................................................................................................ 7
1-1 Overview .................................................7
1-2 Cleaning and maintenance .....................................7
1-3 Plug-in cards ...............................................8
1-4 Removing and replacing the display unit ...........................9
Basic Operation ................................................................................................ 10
2-1 Using the keys ............................................. 11
2-2 Turning on and off / auto power ................................ 12
2-3 Backlight and night mode ..................................... 12
2-4 Man overboard (MOB) ....................................... 13
2-5 Alarms .................................................. 13
2-6 Simulate mode ............................................ 14
2-7 The main windows .......................................... 14
Navigation: Chart .............................................................................................. 19
3-1 Introduction to navigating .................................... 19
3-2 Chart window ............................................. 21
3-3 Distance & bearing calculator .................................. 24
3-4 Projected course ........................................... 25
3-5 Tracks and tracking ......................................... 25
Video window ................................................................................................... 26
Navigation: Highway window ........................................................................... 27
Navigation: Wa ypoints ......................................................................................28
6-1 Waypoints window .......................................... 28
6-2 Managing waypoints ......................................... 28
Navigation: Routes ........................................................................................... 31
7-1 Routes window ............................................ 31
7-2 Managing routes ........................................... 31
Satellites ........................................................................................................... 35
Echosounder fishfinding: Introduction .............................................................36
9-1 Using the unit ............................................. 36
9-2 Interpreting the display ...................................... 37
9-3 Single and Dual frequency fishfinding ............................ 39
9-4 Fish detection and display .................................... 42
9-5 Range .................................................. 43
9-6 Gain and threshold ......................................... 43
Echosounder .....................................................................................................45
10-1 Echosounder history window - no split ........................... 45
10-2 Echosounder Zoom and Full Screen Zoom displays .................. 46
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10-3 Echosounder split window .................................... 47
10-4 Echosounder 50/200 window .................................. 47
10-5 Echosounder A-Scope window ................................. 47
Gauges window ................................................................................................49
Data window ..................................................................................................... 50
Fuel functions and display ................................................................................ 51
13-1 What the fuel computer does ................................. 51
13-2 Fuel display .............................................. 51
13-3 When you add or remove fuel ................................. 52
13-4 Low fuel alarm ............................................ 54
13-5 Boat speed sensors ........................................ 54
13-6 Fuel consumption curves .................................... 55
13-7 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Tides window .................................................................................................... 59
User card window .............................................................................................60
AIS .................................................................................................................... 62
16-1 Viewing AIS Vessels ........................................ 62
16-2 Dangerous Vessels ......................................... 63
16-3 AIS Windows ............................................. 63
Radar ...............................................................................................................65
17-1 Radar window ............................................ 65
17-2 Radar modes ............................................. 66
17-3 Enabling the radar functionality ................................ 66
17-4 Selecting standby mode or transmit mode ........................ 66
17-5 Disabling the radar functionality ...............................66
17-6 Adjusting the quality of the radar window ......................... 67
17-7 Changing the echo expansion setting ............................ 69
17-8 Turning the target trails on or off ............................... 70
17-9 Using the VRM/EBL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
17-10 Changing the PPI position ................................... 72
7-11 Using the radar guard zones .................................. 73
Setting up the NX40/45 .................................................................................... 75
18-1 Setup > System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
18-2 Setup > Chart ...........................................77
18-3 Setup > EchoSounder ...................................... 81
18-4 Setup > Radar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
18-5 Setup > GPS ............................................. 86
18-6 Setup > Fuel .............................................86
18-7 Setup > Track ............................................ 87
18-8 Setup > AIS ............................................. 89
18-9 Setup > Logs ............................................ 90
18-10 Setup > Alarms .......................................... 90
18-11 Setup > Units ........................................... 90
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18-12 Setup > Comms .......................................... 91
18-13 Setup > Calibrate ......................................... 91
18-14 Setup > Time ............................................ 93
18-15 Setup > Favorites ......................................... 93
18-16 Setup > Simulate ........................................ 93
Installation ...................................................................................................... 95
19-1 Installation: What else comes with my NX40/45? .................... 95
19-2 Installation: Options and Accessories ............................ 95
19-3 Installation: The display unit .................................. 97
19-4 Installation: Power cable .................................... 99
19-5 GPS antenna .............................................100
19-6 Installation: Echo transducer .................................100
19-7 Installation: petrol sensors ...................................100
19-9 Installation: SmartCraft .....................................101
19-10 Installation: Radar ........................................101
19-11 Installation: Other NMEA 0183 instruments .......................102
19-12 Installation: AIS Receiver ...................................102
19-13 Installation: Setup and test ..................................103
Specifications ................................................................................................. 104
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 108
B-1 General problems ..........................................108
B-2 GPS navigation problems .....................................108
B-3 Fuel consumption problems ...................................109
B-4 echosounder fishfinding problems ...............................110
B-5 Radar problems ............................................111
Glossary and navigation data ......................................................................... 112
Navigation data .............................................................................................. 113
Compliance statements .................................................................................. 114
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Overview2
1-1 Overview
The Simrad NX40/45 is a rugged, highly integrated
marine chartplotter and shnder. It is easy to use and
has a high resolution color display. Complex functions
can be performed with only a few key presses, taking the
hard work out of boating.
The available functions depend on the optional sensors
and instruments that are installed:
The Video window requires the NX40/45 to receive •
video from a compatible source, such as a camera.
Fuel functions require fuel sensors to be installed.•
SmartCraft engine functions require a SmartCraft •
system to be installed. For information on using
SmartCraft, see the SmartCraft Gateway Installation
and Operation Manual.
The NX40/45 can send data to other instruments, •
such as an autopilot, and receive data from other
instruments.
Radar functions require an optional Simrad radar •
system to be installed.
AIS functions require an optional AIS receiver to be •
installed.
For information on installation options.
This manual describes how to install and operate the
NX40/45. Special terms are explained in Appendix C. For
more information on this instrument and other Simrad
products, go to our website, www.simrad-yachting.com.
1-2 Cleaning and maintenance
The screen is covered by a proprietary anti-reection
coating. To avoid damage, clean the screen only with
a damp cloth and mild detergent when dirty or covered
in sea salt. Avoid abrasive cleaners, petrol or other
solvents. If a plug-in card gets dirty or wet, clean it with
a damp cloth or mild detergent.
Avoid walking on or jamming cables and connectors.
Place the cover over the display when the unit is turned
off.
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CAUTION
!
!
CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING
Handle plug-in cards
carefully. Keep them in
their protective cases
when not plugged into the
NX40/45.
Keep the NX40/45 card
cover closed at all times
to prevent moisture
from entering the card
compartment.
Hold the card with the gold
contacts on the far side.
1-3 Plug-in cards
Inserting & Removing a plug-in card
The NX40/45 can use two kinds of C-MAP™ SD-Card
plug-in cards:
Chart cards• have chart details required for
navigating in a particular region. When you insert
a chart card, the extra details automatically appear
on the Chart window. You can plug in up to two
chart cards at once. If the chart shows a region not
covered by a chart card, then it displays a simplied
built-in world chart.
User cards• store navigation data. A user card
allows navigation data to be transferred to another
compatible instrument.
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1-4 Removing and replacing the display unit
If the NX40/45 is bracket mounted then it can easily be
removed for security.
Removing the display unit
Turn the NX40/45 off and put the cover on.•
Loosen the knobs on the mounting bracket and lift •
the unit off the bracket.
Unplug the connectors from the NX40/45; turn each •
locking collar anti-clockwise until you can pull the
plug out.
Store the NX40/45 in a dry clean place.•
Replacing the display unit
Plug the connectors into the back of the display •
unit:
Match the connector’s color to the socket color.•
Insert each connector and turn the locking collar •
clockwise until it is nger tight.
Nothing will be damaged if a cable is plugged into •
the wrong socket by mistake.
Hold the NX40/45 in place on the mounting bracket. •
Tilt it for best viewing, then hand tighten the knobs
on the mounting bracket. Remove the cover.
Knob
Mounting bracket
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Basic Operation3
Overview of the NX40/45 keys
Enter, or accept changes.
Cancel, or go back to an earlier menu
or window. In chart mode centers
chart at boat’s position.
Cursor keys, to move the cursor or the
highlighted selection.
Show a menu of the options for the
current active window.
Switches interface control to the next
window in your display page.
Increases / Decreases chart or
,
depth scale; increases / decreases
miscellaneous values.
Accesses your saved, favorite pages.
Switches through your saved pages..
Takes you to the Setup menu directly.
Start navigating to a point, waypoint
or along a route. Also selects a
echosounder operating mode.
Man Overboard.
Marks a waypoint on the active chart
window.
Activates / Deactivates the unit; Adjust
backight and night pallete.
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2-1 Using the keys
Labels like , refer to the hardware keys on the
unit.
Labels like
To navigate your way through a menu list, use the cursor
keys (
stepping left or right. In this manual, stepping though a
menu takes this form:
To access Submenu 2
Units, refer to software menu items.
) to scroll up or down, or access submenus by
> > SubMenu1 > Submenu 2.
This means: Press the
key to step up or down to Submenu1, then step right
to SubMenu2.
Some hardware keys have secondary functions if you
hold a key down for a few moments.
Hold means to hold the key down. For example:
To power down the unit:
Hold
The internal beeper beeps when a key is pressed.
Changing data
to highlight to the data to change, then:
To change a tick box
means On or Yes
•
means Off or No.
•
•
to change the tick box.
To select an option
to display the list of options.
•
•
up or down.
To change a name or number:
key twice, use the cursor
•
to display the name or number:
•
to change each character, to step across to the
next one.
Repeat this to change other letters or numbers. •
to accept the new value. Or to ignore the
•
changes.
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CAUTION
!
!
WARNING
To change a slider value
•
left or right to chane the value.
2-2 Turning on and off / auto power
Turning on/off manually
/ Hold
If the unit is not wired for
auto power then the unit
does not record engine
hours and will not record
fuel consumption if not
powered.
2-2.1 Auto power
If the unit is wired for auto power, then:
The unit automatically turns on when you turn the •
boat’s ignition switch on.
You can not turn the unit off while the ignition switch •
is on.
If Auto power off is •
off when you turn the boat’s ignition switch off.
If Auto power off is •
turn the boat’s ignition switch off. You can now turn
the unit off manually.
, the unit automatically turns
, the unit stays on when you
2-3 Backlight and night mode
Accessing backlight control
> Backlight > >
Tip: Press twice to give the brightest screen,
with maximum backlight.
Night mode
Night mode sets the color palette for all windows.
To change to Night Mode
> Night mode > >
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2-4 Man overboard (MOB)
CAUTION
!
!
WARNING
CAUTION
!
!
WARNING
The MOB feature saves the boat’s position and then
navigates back to this point.
Activating MOB
The unit stores the boat’s position as a waypoint.•
The unit changes to the chart window, with the MOB •
waypoint at the center of the chart.
The chart zooms in for accurate navigation. If the •
chart can not show the required small scale, the
unit changes to plotter mode (a white window with
crosshatching and no chart details).
The unit sets the MOB waypoint to be the •
destination.
If the NMEA output (autopilot) is off use the unit to •
manually navigate to the destination MOB waypoint.
If the NMEA output (autopilot) is on, select:•
No: Use the unit to manually navigate to the
destination MOB waypoint.
Yes: The unit asks if the boat is to go to the MOB
waypoint.
Select:•
Yes: to immediately start navigating to the MOB
waypoint.
No: disengage the autopilot; then use the unit to
manually navigate to the destination MOB waypoint.
To cancel MOB or set another MOB
MOB will not work if the
unit does not have a GPS
x.
This might result in a
sudden and dangerous
turn.
>
Select an option from the menu.•
Tip: The MOB waypoint remains on the chart after the
MOB has been cancelled.
2-5 Alarms
When the unit detects an alarm condition, it displays
a warning message on the display, the internal beeper
sounds and any external beepers or lights operate.
To clear an alarm instance
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CAUTION
!
!
WARNING
Never have Simulate
mode on when using the
unit to navigate on the
water.
2-6 Simulate mode
In Simulate mode, the unit ignores data from the GPS
antenna and other transducers and sensors and the unit
generates this data itself. Otherwise, the unit functions
normally.
There are two simulate modes:•
Normal: Allows a user to become familiar with the •
unit off the water.
Demo: Simulates a boat moving along a route and •
automatically displays different unit functions.
In simulate mode, Simulate or Demo ashes at the
bottom of the window.
To activate/deactivate Simulate Mode
> > Simulate > Simulate >
2-7 The main windows
To show one of the main windows full-size
Note
The windows available depend on the optional •
sensors and instruments that are installed.
Set up commonly used windows as favorites and •
press
to switch between windows.
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To show one of the other windows full-screen
> More...
To return to the previous window
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2-7-1 Multi window pages
The active window is indicated by a red border.
To change the active window
Red border
Chart is active Echo is active
The NX40/45 can show up to four windows at once.
Adding a window to the page
> Add window
Changing window size
> Split ratio >
>
Note: Some windows are xed in size.
Deleting a window from the page
until the target window has a red border >
> Delete window .
Exchanging two windows on the page
until the target window has a red border >
> Replace and select the second window.
Replacing a window on the page
until the target window has a red border >
> Replace and select a new window.
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Notes
When some windows are small then not all the data •
is shown.
Set up commonly used pages as favorites and press •
to step through them.
2-7-2 Favorite Pages
The NX40/45 has a list of commonly used window
combinations, called pages. There can be up to six
favorite pages.
Each page can have one or more windows plus a data
header and a compass.
Selecting a favorite page
> > ...
Adding a favorite page to the list
Set up the page with the window or windows you want
in the new favorite.
new favorite.
Deleting a favorite page from the list
delete >
Changing the order of the favorites list
move >
> Save > select where in the list to add the
> > Favorites > highlight the page to
Delete.
> > Favorites > highlight the page to
> Move up or Move down
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2-7-3 Data header
The pages can show data at the top, called the data
header.
When you select a window from the page menu the •
NX40/45 shows an appropriate data header for the
window.
Each favorite page has its own data header. When •
you press
NX40/45 recalls the favorite pages data header.
Setting the data header for a page
> Data header
• Data > select or .
Size > select the size to show.
•
To change the data shown:
to recall a favorite page, the
Data setup > > to show a menu of data items >
data item or
Tip: The data header will change when you select
another page. To set a data header that you can recall
later, set the header as part of a favorites page (see
below).
None >
Favorites pages and data headers
To set a data header for a favorites page, follow the steps
to add a favorite. Set the data header for each favorite
as described above.
2-7-4 Compass
The compass always shows the boat’s course over ground
(COG), a black symbol in the middle. When the boat is
navigating to a point, the compass also shows bearing to
the destination (BRG), a red symbol.
In this example, BRG is 260°M and COG is 321°M.
To turn the compass off or on
> Data Header > or
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Navigation: Chart4
3-1 Introduction to navigating
The unit has two ways of navigating, going straight to a
point or following a route.
3-1-1 Navigating to a point
When the unit is navigating to a point, the chart and
highway windows show navigation data:
A The boat position
B The destination point marked with a circle.
C The boat’s plotted course to the destination.
D Two CDI lines, parallel to the boat’s plotted course,
which indicate the maximum expected deviation
from the plotted course.
For more information, see Appendix C.
If the unit is connected to an autopilot, the unit will send
data to the autopilot to steer the boat to the destination.
Start the autopilot before starting to navigate to the
point.
If the unit has no autopilot, steer the boat manually.
use the boat position and destination on the chart or •
highway windows;
use navigation data shown on the data header or;•
use COG and BRG on the compass.•
Note:
If the XTE alarm is enabled, an alarm will sound if the •
boat deviates too much from its intended course.
If the arrival radius alarm is enabled, then an alarm •
will sound to show that the boat has reached the
destination.
When the destination is reached an arrival warning •
appears with the option to cancel navigation.
3-1-2 Going to a waypoint or to a point on
the chart
A waypoint is a position that you can set on the chart, for
example a shing spot or a point on a route.
.
B
D
A
C
D
Going to a waypoint from the chart window
to waypoint, or Waypoint
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CAUTION
!
!
WARNING
CAUTION
!
Going to a waypoint from the waypoints
window
to highlight the waypoint > > Goto
Make sure the course
does not pass over land
or dangerous waters.
Going to a point on the chart
(waypoint)
Cancelling navigating
> Cancel goto
Tip: Before starting, create waypoints at points of
interest. Create a waypoint at the start of the trip for
you to navigate back to.
3-1-3 Following a route
A route is a list of waypoints that the boat can follow.
Starting a route from the chart window
> Start Route > to highlight a route > >
Forward (the order the route was created) or Reverse
The unit displays the chart with the route marked and
starts navigating from the start of the route. You can
also start a route from the Routes window.
Navigating
The unit navigates to each waypoint on the route in turn.
The unit stops navigating to the waypoint at the end of
the current leg and starts the next leg of the route:
when the boat comes within 0.025 nm of the •
waypoint;
when the boat passes the waypoint, or;•
if you skip the waypoint.•
Skipping a waypoint with
the autopilot on might
result in a sudden course
change.
Skipping a waypoint
> Skip
When the boat has reached the nal waypoint, or to stop
the boat following the route at any time, cancel the route.
Go to a chart window.
Cancelling a route
> Cancel route
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CAUTION
!
!
WARNING
3-2 Chart window
To go to the Chart window
> Chart
A typical chart window shows:
A
B
C
K
F
D
I
F
J
E
G
A Data header. To turn the data off or on or to change
what data is shown
B Compass
C Chart scale
D Boat position
E Boat track
F Boat course and CDI lines
G Distance and bearing of cursor from boat
H Land
I Sea
J The cursor
K A typical waypoint
H
The built-in world chart
does not show enough
detail for navigation. When
you use the NX40/45 to
navigate, always use a
chart card which covers
the region.
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To change to a perspective view of the chart
If the region on the chart is covered by a chart card then
the card’s information is automatically shown on the
chart. If the region is not covered by a chart card then
the chart displays a simplied built-in world chart which
is suitable for planning and general interest.
3-2-1 Chart modes
The Chart has two modes:
Center on boat mode from the chart window
The boat is at the center of the chart. As the boat
moves through the water, the chart automatically scrolls
to keep the boat in the center of the chart. The cursor
(see below) is turned off.
Cursor mode from the chart window
The cursor appears and moves away from the boat:
Press the key which points in the direction that the •
cursor will move.
Press midway between two adjacent arrows to make •
the cursor move diagonally.
Hold a cursor key down to make the cursor move •
continuously across the window.
In Cursor mode:
The distance (•
cursor from the boat are shown at the bottom corner
of the window.
The chart does not scroll as the boat moves. •
If the cursor reaches the edge of the window, the •
chart will scroll.
DST) and bearing ( BRG) of the
3-2-2 Latitude and longitude
Latitude and longitude can be shown in the data header.
The window is degrees and minutes to three decimal
places, about 2 m (6 ft) resolution. Normally the position
is the boat’s position, and the latitude and longitude has
a boat symbol to show this:
36° 29.637’ N or S Latitude
175° 09.165’ E or W Longitude
If the cursor has been moved in the last ten seconds,
then the position is the cursor’s position, and the latitude
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and longitude has a cursor symbol to show this:
CAUTION
!
!
WARNING
36° 29.841’ N or S Latitude
175° 09.012’ E or W Longitude
3-2-2 Chart range
To zoom in and zoom out from chart window
The chart scale is shown at the top left of the chart.
3-2-3 Chart symbols and information
The chart shows many kinds of symbols, such as
waypoints, ports, marinas, buoys and beacons. If
necessary, press
the symbol is shown.
To see stored information about a symbol:
Either move the cursor to the symbol on the chart •
and wait two seconds or use
to a symbol for a port or service.
A window appears at the bottom of the display with •
some information about the symbol.
To see more detail about a symbol or a list of •
associated items for the symbol, press
i• Select an item to display. If there are more items
than will t on the window, press
scroll up or down.
Select a camera icon to display a photo of the item. •
to scroll the photo.
Tide Station to display a tide chart for the position.•
to choose a chart scale where
Find to move the cursor
:
up or down
to
When reading the boat
position, make sure the
position is not the cursor
position.
to return to the chart.
ii•
To see stored information about nearby symbols press
and select Chart info. Then follow step 3
above.
3-2-4 To nd and display a chart symbol
> Find > Waypoints or Routes or Ports by name
or Ports & services or Tide stations
For Ports & services: select the type of service to •
nd.
For Ports by name: use •
contained in the port name, then press
to enter a name or letters
.
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• to page up and down.
For Ports by name: to search for a different port •
name,
•
item > .
The chart window changes to show the item in the •
middle of the window.
. > change the name > .
To see stored information about the item, press •
3-2-5 Perspective view
To turn perspective view on or off
> Perspective to or .
3-2-6 Turn the radar overlay on or off
If you have a radar installed, you can overlay the radar
screen on your chart screen. This is extremely useful
because it can help you to:
interpret the radar image by matching the radar •
targets with charted objects
quickly identify objects that are not on the chart, •
such as other boats
The range, rotation, mode, and center position of the
radar are all adjusted automatically to match your
chart.
To turn the radar overlay on or off:
From the chart window
.
An extra menu item will them be shown to control the
radar and overlay.
> Radar Overlay or
3-3 Distance & bearing calculator
The distance and bearing calculator can plot a course of
one or several legs and show the bearing and length of
each leg, as well as the total distance along the course.
The completed course can be converted into a route.
.
To use the distance and bearing calculator
> Distance > to a position > (repeat last
two steps as necessary.)
You can remove the last entry using
>
Remove.
Each leg’s course and bearing is shown as entered,
including total distance for the route.
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To save this route
> Save
3-4 Projected course
If Projected course is turned on, then the unit will show
the projected position based on the course over ground
(COG), speed and a specied time.
A Projected position
B Boat’s projected course
C Boat position
A
B
3-5 Tracks and tracking
Tracking records the boat’s position to memory at regular
intervals, which can be time or distance intervals.
The track of where the boat has been can be shown on
the chart. The unit can show one track while recording
another.
The unit can store 10 tracks. Each can hold 2000
waypoints.
Tip: Record a reference track and then use the track to
help navigate the same trip later. For example, record a
reference track as you leave harbour. Then if you return
to harbour and visibility is poor, select the chart and
navigate manually along the reference track back into
the harbour. Record reference tracks in good conditions.
When recording is on and the track becomes full then
recording continues and the oldest points in the track are
deleted. The maximum length of a track depends on the
selected track interval: a small interval will give a shorter,
more detailed track and a long interval will give a longer,
less detailed track, as shown in these examples:
Time intervals
Interval Track 1-10
1 sec 33 minutes
10 sec 5.5 hours
1 min 33 hours
Distance intervals
Interval Track 1-10
0.01 20
1 2,000
10 20,000
C
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Video window5
The video window shows a picture from a video device,
such as a camera. The video window requires a video
device to be installed.
To select the video window
> Video
Adjusting the video picture color
> up or down for a control > left or right
to adjust
Return the colors to their default settings
Restore defaults >
Change the video picture (Split screen only)
•
•
• > Fit the whole picture in the window
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Navigation: Highway window6
CAUTION
!
!
WARNING
Boat’s course to a destination from Highway
window
More > Highway
The highway window shows:
A Optional data header
B Optional compass
C Destination waypoint
D CDI lines
E Boat’s plotted course
F CDI scale
G The boat position is at the bottom, center of the
window
A
B
F
G
C
E
D D
The highway window does
not show land, dangerous
waters or chart symbols.
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CAUTION
!
!
WARNING
Navigation: Waypoints7
A waypoint is a position that you can set on the electronic
chart, for example a shing spot or a point on a route.
The unit can have up to 3000 waypoints. A waypoint can
be created, changed or deleted.
A waypoint has:•
A name (up to eight characters).•
An icon showing what kind of waypoint it is. The •
available icons are:
A position.•
A color for the waypoint symbol and name on the •
chart.
A type:•
Normal: A normal waypoint can be navigated to or
•
included in a route.
Danger: A danger waypoint is a point to avoid. If
•
the boat comes within the danger radius of a danger
waypoint the unit can sound an alarm.
A display option:•
Controls how the waypoint is shown on the chart:•
6-1 Waypoints window
> More > Waypoints
Do not create a navigation
waypoint on land or in
dangerous water.
The waypoints window is a list of the waypoints that
have been entered, each with waypoint symbol, name,
latitude and longitude, distance and bearing from the
boat, type and display option.
6-2 Managing waypoints
Creating and editing a new waypoint from the
chart window
to switch the chart to center on boat mode OR;
Move the cursor to new location >
Creating a new waypoint from the waypoints
window
> Create
.
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A new waypoint, with a default name and data, is created
at the boat position.
Note: Waypoints can also be created when a route is
created.
6-2-2 Moving a waypoint
Moving a waypoint from the chart window
Move the cursor to the waypoint >
to new location >
Moving a waypoint from the waypoints window
Edit the waypoint and change the latitude and
longitude.
> Move >
6-2-3 Editing a waypoint
Editing a waypoint from the chart window
Move the cursor to the waypoint to edit >
Editing a waypoint from the waypoints window
to highlight the waypoint > > Edit
6-2-4 Displaying a waypoint on the chart
This goes to the chart window, and shows the selected
waypoint at the center of the window.
In the waypoints window:
Move the cursor to the waypoint
>
> Display
In the Chart window:
> Find > Waypoints
Select a waypoint from the list. The unit switches to the
chart window, with the selected waypoint at the center
of the chart.
6-2-5 Deleting a waypoint
A waypoint can not be deleted if the boat is navigating
to it or if the waypoint is used in more than one route. A
waypoint that is used in one route can be deleted.
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CAUTION
!
!
WARNING
Deleting a waypoint from the chart window
When a waypoint is
deleted from a route,
check that the changed
route does not cross land
or dangerous waters.
Move the cursor to the waypoint >
> Delete >
Yes
Deleting a waypoint from the waypoints window
Move the cursor to the waypoint >
> Delete >
Yes
6-2-6 Deleting all waypoints in the
waypoints window
> Delete all > Yes
6-2-7 Changing a waypoint’s data in a
window
Select the data to change > > > >
Save
6-2-8 Sort Waypoints
> Sort by > Name OR Icon OR Distance
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