Simrad IDS Experience-Based Interface User manual

IDS Experience-Based
Interface
User Manual
ENGLISH
www.simrad-yachting.com
Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the
product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact
your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment in a manner that will not
cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
responsible for observing maritime safety practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL
LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE
OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its
subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications
without notice.
Governing language
This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the
product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another
language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the
Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official
version of the Documentation.
Trademarks
Navico® is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS.
Simrad® is used by license from Kongsberg.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
C-MAP® is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS.
CZone™ is a trademark of Power Products LLC.
Evinrude® is a registered trademark of BRP US, Inc.
FLIR® is a registered trademark of FLIR.
FUSION-Link™ Marine Entertainment Standard™ is a registered trademark of FUSION
Electronics Ltd.
Mercury® is a registered trademark of Mercury.
Navionics® is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc.
NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics
Association.
Power-Pole® is a registered trademark of JL Marine Systems, Inc.
SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
SmartCraft VesselView® is a registered trademark of Mercury.
Suzuki® is a registered trademark of Suzuki.
Yamaha® is a registered trademark of Yamaha.
Navico product references
This manual refers to the following Navico products:
• Broadband Radar™ (Broadband Radar)
• Broadband 3G™ (Broadband 3G Radar)
• Broadband 4G™ (Broadband 4G Radar)
• DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)
• DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)
• FishReveal™ (FishReveal)
• ForwardScan™ (ForwardScan)
• GoFree™ (GoFree)
• Genesis® (Genesis)
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• Halo™ Pulse Compression Radar (Halo Radar)
• SonicHub® (SonicHub)
• StructureMap™ (StructureMap)
Copyright
Copyright © 2019 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the
brand website of your unit or system:
www.simrad-yachting.com
Compliance statements
Europe
Navico declare under our sole responsibility that the product conforms with the
requirements of:
• CE under RED 2014/53/EU
The relevant declaration of conformity is available in the product's section at the following
website:
• www.simrad-yachting.com
United States of America
Navico declare under our sole responsibility that the product conforms with the
requirements of:
• Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Warning: The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Ú Note: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver is
connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help
ISED Canada
This device complies with ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development) Canada’s
license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
La traduction française de ce document est disponible sur le site Web du produit.
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Australia and New Zealand
Navico declare under our sole responsibility that the product conforms with the
requirements of:
• level 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard
2017
• radiocommunications (Short Range Devices) Standards 2014
About this manual
Images used in this manual might not exactly match the screen on your unit.
Important text conventions
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:
Ú Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they should
proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/
personnel.
Manual version
This manual is written for software version 19.2. The manual is continually updated to match
new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded from the
following website:
• www.simrad-yachting.com
Translated manuals
Available translated versions of this manual can be found on the following website:
• www.simrad-yachting.com
Viewing the manual on the screen
The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the manuals and other PDF
files on the screen.
The manuals can be read from a storage device connected to the unit or copied to the unit’s
internal memory.
Device registration
You are prompted to register your device during startup. You can also register by selecting
the register option in the System settings dialog. Registration can be done:
• From the device if it is connected to the internet
• From a smart device with internet access
• Over the phone
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Contents
11 Introduction
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System overview
Display overview
15 Basic operation
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Turning the unit ON
Touchscreen
Remote controllers
System controls dialog
Accessing the menu
Display illumination
Screen capture
17 Customizing your system
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Customizing activities
Customizing the Home page wallpaper
Customizing favorite pages
Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages
Enabling or disabling features
Activating/deactivating features and applications
Customizing the instrument bar
Customizing the long press feature
21 Charts
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The Chart panel
Chart data
Selecting chart source
Showing dual chart sources
Vessel symbol
Zooming the chart
Panning the chart
Chart orientation
Look ahead
Displaying information about chart items
Using the cursor on the panel
Measuring distance
Creating routes on the chart panel
Find objects on chart panels
Marine Search and Rescue (SAR) feature
3D charts
Color tracks based on data
Chart overlay
C-MAP charts
Navionics charts
Chart settings
35 Waypoints, routes, and tracks
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs
Waypoints
Routes
Tracks
39 Navigating
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About navigating
Navigation panels
Use menu options
Navigating with the autopilot
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Navigation settings
43 TripIntel
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About TripIntel
Current trip statistics
Automatic trip recording
Start and stop trip recordings
Long-term statistics
Estimated fuel range ring
Fuel gauge
Tide gauge
View trip recordings
46 Radar
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About radar
The Radar panel
Dual radar
Radar overlay
Radar operational modes
Radar Range
Radar sector blanking
Adjusting the radar image
Using the cursor on a radar panel
Advanced radar options
Radar view options
EBL/VRM markers
Setting a guard zone around your vessel
MARPA targets
Recording radar data
Radar settings
58 AIS
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About AIS
Selecting an AIS target
Searching for AIS vessels
Displaying target information
Calling an AIS vessel
AIS SART
Vessel alarms
AIS target symbols
Vessel settings
62 Echosounder
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The image
Multiple sources
Zooming the image
Using the cursor on the panel
Viewing history
Recording log data
Viewing recorded data
Upload sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis
Customizing the image
Advanced options
More options
Echosounder settings
70 SideScan
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About SideScan
The SideScan panel
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Zooming the image
Using the cursor on the panel
Viewing history
Recording SideScan data
Setting up the image
Advanced options
More options
Echosounder settings
73 DownScan
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About DownScan
The DownScan panel
Zooming the image
Using the cursor on the panel
Viewing DownScan history
Recording DownScan data
Setting up the DownScan image
Advanced options
More options
Echosounder settings
76 3D Sonar
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About 3D Sonar
The 3D panel
Zooming the image
Using the cursor on a 3D image
Saving waypoints
3D mode options
Fish renderings
Viewing image history
Setting up the image
Advanced options
More options
Echosounder settings
81 StructureMap
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About StructureMap
The StructureMap image
StructureMap sources
StructureMap tips
Using StructureMap with mapping cards
Structure options
83 ForwardScan
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About ForwardScan
The ForwardScan image
Setting up the ForwardScan image
More options
Heading extension
ForwardScan installation settings
87 Autopilot
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Safe operation with the autopilot
Selecting active autopilot
The autopilot controller
Engaging and disengaging the autopilot
Autopilot indication
Autopilot modes
Operating a professional autopilot system
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Autopilot settings
97 Trolling motor autopilot
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Safe operation with the autopilot
Selecting active autopilot
The autopilot controller for trolling motor
Engaging and disengaging the autopilot
Autopilot indication
Autopilot modes
Trolling motor speed control
Recording and saving a track
Autopilot settings
103 Outboard autopilot
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Safe operation with the autopilot
Selecting active autopilot
The autopilot controller for outboard motors
Engaging and disengaging the autopilot
Autopilot indication
Autopilot modes
Autopilot settings
110 Audio
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About the audio function
The Audio controller
Setting up the audio system
Selecting audio source
Using an AM/FM radio
Sirius radio
113 Instruments
113 About Instrument panels
113 Creating a dashboard
114 Selecting a dashboard
115 Weather
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About the weather feature
Wind barbs
Showing weather details
GRIB weather
SiriusXM weather
Weather alarms
121 Internet connection
121 Internet usage
121 Ethernet connection
121 WiFi connection
122 Remote control of the MFD
122 Remote control options
122 Smartphones and tablets
124 Using your phone with the MFD
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About phone integration
Connecting and pairing a phone
Phone notifications
Phone troubleshooting
Managing Bluetooth devices
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127 Alarms
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About the alarm system
Type of messages
Alarm indication
Acknowledging a message
Alarms
129 Simulator
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About
Retail mode
Simulator source files
Advanced simulator settings
130 Software setup
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About software setup
System settings
Services
Alarms
Radar installation
Echosounder settings
Autopilot settings
Fuel settings
Wireless settings
Network settings
147 Maintenance
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Preventive maintenance
Cleaning the display unit
Checking the connectors
Touchscreen calibration
Software updates
Service report
Backing up your system data
151 Integration of 3rd party devices
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SmartCraft VesselView integration
Suzuki engine integration
Yamaha engine integration
Evinrude engine integration
FUSION-Link integration
BEP CZone integration
Power-Pole anchors
Power-Pole Charge module
155 Appendix
155 Touchscreen operation
156 Status bar icon definitions
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Introduction
System overview
System can consist of one to four displays working together and bonded to a single glass.
Display overview
A
Home/pages button
B
Application panel
C
Panel buttons
D
Activity bar
E
Control bar
F
Instrument bar
G
Edit activities button
Home page
The Home page is accessed from any operation by selecting the Home button.
A
Settings button
B
Toolbar
C
Application buttons
D
Status bar
E
Close button, closes the current panel.
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F
System Controls button
G
Favorites bar
H
Man Over Board (MOB) button
Settings button
Select to access application and feature settings dialogs. These dialogs are used to configure
the feature during installation and for making user settings. The settings dialogs are
explained toward the end of each application chapter.
The toolbar
Waypoints
Includes waypoints, routes, and trails dialogs used for managing these user defined items.
Alarms
Dialogs for active and historical alarms. Also including the alarm settings dialog, listing
options for all available system alarms.
Vessels
The status list displays status and available information for the following vessel types:
• AIS
• DSC
See details in "AIS" on page 58.
TripIntel
TripIntel lets you store and recall information on trips. Refer to "TripIntel" on page 43.
Storage
Access to the file management system. Use to browse and manage the contents of the unit's
internal memory and storage devices connected to the unit.
Find
Search function for chart items (waypoints, routes, tracks, etc.).
Phone
Used for connecting a phone to the MFD. See "Using your phone with the MFD" on page 124.
Store
Connects to the Navico internet store. At the store you can browse, purchase, acquire feature
unlock keys, download compatible charts/maps for your system and much more.
Ú Note: The unit must be connected to internet to use this feature.
Application buttons
Select an application button to open it. The application buttons that appear on the home
page depend on what applications are setup in your system.
Press and hold an application button to display predefined split pages for the application.
Select a predefined split page button to open the split page.
Status bar
Shows the status of the system. For definitions of status bar icons, refer to "Status bar icon
definitions" on page 156.
System Controls button
Opens the System Controls dialog. The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic
system settings. Refer to "System controls dialog" on page 15.
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Favorites bar
The favorites bar lists preconfigured pages and favorite pages you have made. Select a
favorite page button to open the page.
Favorite pages can be single or multiple-panel pages. The unit display size determines the
number of application panels that can be included on a favorite page.
The favorites bar also provides favorite page editing tools. All favorite pages can be modified.
For information how to add and modify favorite pages, refer to "Customizing favorite pages" on
page 17.
Man Overboard waypoint
If an emergency situation should occur, you can save a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at
the vessel’s current position.
Create a MOB
To create a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint:
• Select the MOB button on the Home page
• Press the MOB key on a remote controller
When you activate the MOB function, the following actions are automatically performed:
• A MOB waypoint is created at the vessel’s position
• The display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the vessel's position
• The system displays navigation information back to the MOB waypoint
Multiple MOB waypoints can be created. The vessel continues to show navigation
information to the initial MOB waypoint. Navigation to subsequent MOB waypoints needs to
be done manually.
Delete a MOB
A MOB waypoint can be deleted from the menu when the MOB is activated.
Stop navigating to MOB
The system continues to display navigational information towards the MOB waypoint until
you cancel the navigation from the menu.
Application panels
An application panel shows the application and provides a menu with customize options.
The application panels and the menu options are further explained in each application
chapter in this manual.
Panel buttons
Panel buttons appear when you activate the application panel. They time-out and disappear
when no panel interaction occurs over time.
Activity bar
Activity mode pages are shown on the screen(s) when an activity page icon is selected on
the activity bar. An activity page displays relative application panels based on an activity.
Activity icons on the activity bar vary depending on your setup.
The activity bar also provides an edit option. Use it to create and manage your own activity
mode pages. Refer to "Customizing activities" on page 17.
Pre-defined activity pages
Pre-defined activity pages are provided. Pre-defined activity pages cannot be changed or
deleted.
Control bar
The control bar contains buttons for launching controllers or features enabled in your
system. The different controllers are described in applicable chapters later in the manual.
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Instrument bar
The instrument bar displays information from sensors connected to the system.
You can select the predefined bar to be shown and you can change the information
displayed in the predefined bar. Refer to "Customizing the instrument bar" on page 19.
You cannot hide the bar.
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Basic operation
Turning the unit ON
The unit does not have a power key. How to turn ON the unit depends on your wiring setup,
refer to the boat builder's manual.
First time startup
When the unit is started for the first time, or after a reset, the unit displays a series of dialogs.
Respond to the dialog prompts to make fundamental settings.
You can perform further setup and later change settings using the system settings dialogs.
Standby mode
In Standby mode, the backlight for screen is turned off to save power. The system continues
to run in the background.
You select Standby mode from the System Controls dialog.
Touchscreen
The system is controlled by multiple touchscreen displays. For more information about using
the touchscreen, refer to "Touchscreen operation" on page 155.
Remote controllers
You can connect a remote controller to the network and remotely control the unit. A
separate manual is included with the remote controller.
To find out which remote controllers can be used, refer to the product web page at:
www.simrad-yachting.com
Smart devices can also be connected to the unit and remotely control the unit. For
information about how to connect smart devices to remotely control the unit, refer to "Remote
control of the MFD" on page 122.
System controls dialog
The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system settings.
The buttons displayed on the dialog vary with operational mode and connected equipment.
For those functions that toggle on and off, a highlighted button indicates the function is
activated.
Display the dialog by:
• selecting the system controls button on the home page
• swiping down from the top of the screen on application pages
Accessing the menu
To display a page menu select the menu panel button.
To hide a page menu tap the screen outside the menu area.
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In multiple panel page only one panel can be active at a time. The active panel is outlined
with a border. You can only access the menu of an active panel.
Display illumination
Brightness
The display backlighting can be adjusted from the System Controls dialog.
Night mode
The night mode can be activated from the System Controls dialog.
The night mode option optimizes the color palette for low light conditions.
Screen capture
You enable/disable the screen capture option in the system settings dialog.
To take a screen capture:
• Tap the status bar or the dialog title
Screen captures are saved to internal memory.
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Customizing your system
Customizing activities
You can create A, change B and delete C your own activities.
Ú Note: You cannot change or remove pre-defined activities.
Customizing the Home page wallpaper
The Home page's wallpaper can be customized. You can select one of the pictures included
with the system, or you can use your own picture in .jpg or .png format.
The images can be available on any location that can be seen in the storage browser. When a
picture is chosen as the wallpaper, it is automatically copied to the Wallpaper folder.
Customizing favorite pages
Multiple panel pages
Panel sizes in a multiple panel page can be adjusted from the System Controls dialog. Refer
to "Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages" on page 18.
In a multiple panel page, only one panel can be active at a time. The active panel is outlined
with a border.
You can only access the menu of an active panel.
2 panels page
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The shadow cursor on a multiple panel page
When using the cursor on a sonar (sonar, DownScan, or SideScan) image on a multiple panel
page, the cursor is shadowed on the other sonar (sonar, DownScan, and SideScan), chart and
radar panels.
Adding new favorite pages
Ú Note: The unit display size determines the number of favorite pages allowed and the
number of application panels that can be included on a favorite page.
Edit favorite pages
Select the edit button in the favorite panel and then:
• Select the X icon on a favorite button to remove the page
• Select the tool icon on a favorite button to display the page editor dialog
Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages
1. Open the multiple panel page
2. Open the System Controls dialog
3. Select the adjust splits option. The adjustment icon appears on the multiple panel page.
4. Select the adjustment icon and move the split to the desired position
5. Use menu options to save or discard your changes.
Enabling or disabling features
A compatible device connected to the unit should automatically be identified by the system.
If not, enable the feature from the advanced settings dialog.
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Activating/deactivating features and applications
Use the system settings features option to activate/deactivate features and applications.
Manage features and applications
You can manage and install/uninstall the features and apps. When a feature/app is
uninstalled, the icon is removed from the home page. The feature/application can be
installed again.
Feature unlock
Some additional features can be sold separately. These features can be unlocked by entering
an unlock code.
Select the feature you want to unlock. Follow the instructions to purchase and enter the
feature unlock code.
After a feature unlock code is entered in the unit, the feature is available for use.
Ú Note: The feature unlock option is only available if your unit supports a locked feature.
Customizing the instrument bar
Ú Note: You must activate the instrument bar in the application to access the instrument
bar menu.
Select a predefined instrument bar
Use the menu to select a predefined activity based instrument bar.
Changing data
You can change data from the menu.
Reset the instrument bar
You can reset the instrument bar from the edit menu option to show the predefined default
gauges.
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Fuel economy gauge
You can display a fuel economy gauge in the instrument bar on application pages. Select the
predefined Fuel bar or change a gauge source to the Fuel Economy option found in the
Vessel category of the choose data dialog.
A
Digital readout of current economy
B
Fuel economy measurement units
C
100% efficiency, this equates to the 'nominal consumption'
D
120% efficiency
E
Average fuel economy
F
Instantaneous economy
G
Current fuel level
The fuel economy gauge displays the instantaneous versus historical average fuel efficiency.
The start of the green zone represents ‘Nominal Fuel Economy’, and it displays an additional
20% area to allow your fuel efficiency to be displayed above the nominal fuel economy.
The more efficient you consume fuel, the more the outer blue dial creeps up towards the
green portion of the scale. If you achieve the nominal efficiency of your vessel you will be at
the green zone. If you manage to achieve an efficiency better than your nominal efficiency,
you will be somewhere in the upper green zone.
Nominal fuel economy can be entered in the Vessel Setup dialog displayed from the Fuel
settings dialog.
You can reset your average fuel economy from the Reset Fuel Economy button on the Fuel
settings dialog. When you reset it, the system starts calculating the new average.
Set the measurement units for the fuel economy gauge in the Economy field in the Units
settings dialog.
Customizing the long press feature
You can specify if the long press on the panel opens the menu or displays the cursor assist
feature on the panel.
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Charts
The Chart panel
A
North indicator
B
Vessel
C
Chart range scale
D
Grid lines*
E
Range rings*
* Optional chart items. Optional chart items can be turned on/off individually from the chart
settings dialog.
Chart data
The system can be delivered with preloaded cartography.
For a full selection of supported charts, visit the product web site.
Ú Note: Chart menu options vary depending on the chart you are using.
Charts on chart cards are shared over the Ethernet network, so only one chart card per vessel
is required.
Ú Note: The system does not automatically switch to preloaded cartography if the chart
card is removed. A low-resolution chart will be displayed until you re-insert the card or
manually switch back to the preloaded cartography.
Selecting chart source
Available chart sources are listed in the menu.
If you have identical chart sources available, the system automatically selects the chart with
most chart details for your displayed region.
Showing dual chart sources
If you have different chart sources available, you can show two different chart sources
simultaneously on a page that has two chart panels.
Activate each chart page and select its source in the menu.
Vessel symbol
When the system has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position. If
no GPS position is available, the vessel symbol includes a question mark.
If heading information is not available, the vessel icon orientates itself using COG (Course
over Ground).
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Zooming the chart
The chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on) are shown on the chart
panel. You change the scale by zooming the chart in or out.
You zoom the chart by:
• Selecting the zoom (+ or -) buttons
• Pinching or spreading your fingers
Panning the chart
You can move the chart in any direction by:
• Dragging your finger on the screen
Chart orientation
The chart orientation button in the panel’s upper right corner toggles between different
orientations.
North up
Displays the chart with north upward.
Heading up
Displays the chart with the vessel’s heading (A) directed
upward. Heading information is received from a compass. If
heading is not available, then the COG from the GPS is used.
Course up
The chart direction is depending on if navigating or not:
• When navigating: the desired course line (B) is oriented up
• When not navigating: the direction the vessel is actually
traveling (COG) is oriented up
Look ahead
Moves the vessel icon on the panel to maximize your view ahead of the vessel.
Displaying information about chart items
When you select a chart item, a waypoint, a route, or a target, basic information for the
selected item is displayed. Select the chart item's pop-up to display all available information
for that item. You can also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu.
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Ú Note: If you are viewing applicable C-MAP charts on your system, you can select marine
objects to display information about services and available multimedia (photos)
associated with the location or object.
Ú Note: Pop-up information has to be enabled in chart settings to see basic item
information.
Using the cursor on the panel
By default, the cursor is not shown on the panel.
When you activate the cursor, the cursor position window is displayed. When the cursor is
active, the panel does not pan or rotate to follow the vessel.
Removing the cursor
You can remove the cursor and the cursor window from the panel by:
• selecting the clear cursor button
• selecting the clear cursor menu option
Restoring the cursor
You can restore the cursor to its last position by:
• selecting the restore cursor button
• selecting the restore cursor menu option
Go to cursor
You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel,
and then using the go to cursor menu option.
The cursor assist function
Ú Note: The cursor assist function is available if it is enabled. Refer to "Customizing the long press
feature" on page 20.
The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor
without covering details with your finger.
Activate the cursor on the panel, then press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the
cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.
Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle to the desired
position.
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When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.
Measuring distance
The cursor can be used to measure the distance between your vessel and a selected position,
or between 2 points on the chart panel.
1. Position the cursor on the point where you want to measure the distance to. Start the
measure function from the menu
- The measuring icons appear with a line drawn from the vessel center to the cursor
position, and the distance is listed in the cursor information window.
2. The measuring points can be repositioned by dragging either icon while the measuring
function is active.
Ú Note: The bearing is always measured from the grey icon to the blue icon.
The start measuring function can also be started without an active cursor. Both measuring
icons are then initially located at the vessel position. The grey icon follows the vessel as the
vessel moves, while the blue icon remains at the position given when you activated the
function. The measuring points can then be repositioned by dragging either icon.
Terminate the measuring function by selecting the finish measuring option.
Creating routes on the chart panel
1. Activate the cursor on the chart panel
2. Select the new route option from the menu
3. Position the first waypoint on the chart panel
4. Continue positioning the remaining routepoints
5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.
Find objects on chart panels
You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart panel.
Activate the cursor on the panel to search from the cursor position. If the cursor is not active,
the system searches for items from the vessel's position.
Ú Note: You must have a SiriusXM Marine subscription to search for fueling stations.
Ú Note: You must have an AIS receiver connected to search for vessels.
Marine Search and Rescue (SAR) feature
The marine SAR feature creates a search pattern route in the form of a parallel or creeping
line search pattern on the chart.
To use the feature it must be enabled in the advanced features dialog.
The following is an example of an SAR area on the chart.
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The purple area is the area that is defined by you. The light orange shading is the area that is
calculated by the system.
Setting up the search area
Place the cursor on the chart in the location of Point A. Then use the New search pattern
menu option to set up the search area. This option opens the SAR Edit dialog.
Define the four corners of the search area, by entering corner coordinates.
The following settings must be defined:
• Track width - controls how much space is in between parallel legs (the legs with the
longest length).
• Number of vessels - controls how many SAR routes are generated. An SAR route is created
for each vessel. The first vessel will have a red route and the others will have a dashed
black route. The space between each vessel is the track spacing distance.
• Direction - can be either Parallel or Creeping. Parallel direction makes the route move
along the side with the longest length. Creeping is the opposite as it moves along the
shortest side.
• Starting corner (CSP) - determines which corner you want to start from.
The system will calculate the number of legs and leg distances. It also calculates the
Commence Start Position (CSP) as half the track spacing from the starting corner. The start
heading is calculated as the heading parallel to the longest side of the search rectangle from
the start position.
Editing the search parameters
Use the Edit SAR dialog to alter search pattern parameters.
You can also change the 4 corners of the search area using the set to cursor menu options.
Position the cursor on the chart and then select the appropriate set to cursor menu option.
Ú Note: The Close option on the Edit SAR dialog saves changes and closes the dialog. It
does not terminate the SAR.
Detect participating vessels not on the search pattern
Turn on AIS targets and Radar overlay to see participating vessels that are not on their search
pattern. Once identified, you can direct them back to the track.
Terminating the SAR session
Use the Cancel Search pattern menu option to stop the search.
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Convert a SAR to a route
The Convert to route option allows you to name, edit, and save it to your route library.
3D charts
The 3D option provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours.
Ú Note: All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D cartography for the appropriate
area the chart appears flat.
When the 3D chart option is selected, the rotate (A) and the pan (B) icons appear on the
chart panel.
Panning the 3D chart
You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon and then panning in the
desired direction.
To return the chart to vessel position use the return to vessel menu option or the clear cursor
panel button.
Controlling the view angle
You can control the view angle by selecting the rotate icon, and then panning the chart
panel.
• To change the direction you are viewing, pan horizontally
• To change the tilt angle of the view, pan vertically
Ú Note: When centered on the vessel position, only the tilt angle can be adjusted. The
view direction is controlled by the chart orientation setting. Refer to "Chart orientation" on
page 22.
Color tracks based on data
A track can be colored based on what source data and the high/low limits you set:
• You can specify the source (data type) to be colored. To turn off coloring, select source
None.
• Select the high and low options to set high and low values.
The colors can be shades of green, yellow, and red. Green is for the high limit you set. Yellow
is the value that is the average of the high and low. Red is for the low limit. If the value is
between the high and the middle values, it appears as a greenish-yellow color. If the value is
between the middle and the low, it appears as an orange color.
Ú Note: By default tracks are colored according to the color setting in the Edit Track dialog.
Coloring tracks based on source data overrides the coloring specified in the Edit Track
dialog.
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If two or more charts are displayed in a split panel, changing the color source or high/low
values on one chart does not change the other charts.
Chart overlay
You can add overlays on the chart panel.
When an overlay is selected, the chart menu expands to include basic menu options for the
selected overlay.
Information about the overlay menu options are described in more detail below or in their
separate sections in this manual.
Heat map overlay
The Heat map overlay feature shows a history of water temperature coloring on the chart. A
water temperature source is needed to provide the temperature data for the overlay.
The color range is adjusted automatically based on the minimum and maximum
temperatures recorded.
Transparency
Adjusts the transparency of the overlay. With a minimum transparency setting, the panel
details are almost hidden by the overlay.
Palette
Specifies the colors used to show water temperatures. A legend is shown on the panel that
identifies the colors associated with the recorded temperatures.
Clear history
Deletes all heat map data gathered up to the moment it is selected. Heat map data is
automatically deleted when the unit is turned off.
C-MAP charts
All possible menu options for C-MAP charts are described below. The features and menu
options available can vary depending on the charts you use. This section shows menus from
a C-MAP chart.
Ú Note: A menu option is greyed out if the feature is not available on the chart displayed.
C-MAP tides and currents
The system can display C-MAP tides and currents. With this information it is possible to
predict the time, level, direction and strength of currents and tides. This is an important tool
when considering planning and navigation of a trip.
In large zoom ranges the tides and currents are displayed as a square icon including the
letter T (Tides) or C (Current). When you select one of the icons, tidal or current information
for that location are displayed.
Dynamic current data can be viewed by zooming inside a 1-nautical mile zoom range. At
that range, the Current icon changes to an animated dynamic icon that shows the speed and
direction of the current. Dynamic icons are colored in black (greater than 6 knots), red
(greater than 2 knots and less than or equal to 6 knots), yellow (greater than 1 knot and less
than or equal to 2 knots) or green (equal to or less than 1 knot), depending on the current in
that location.
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If there is no current (0 knots) this will be shown as a white, square icon.
Static Current and Tide icons
Dynamic Current icons
C-MAP specific chart options
Photo overlay
Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the
chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions.
You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes.
No Photo overlay
Photo overlay, land only
Full Photo overlay
Photo transparency
The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum
transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo.
Minimum transparency
Transparency at 80
Raster charts
Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart.
Raster transparency
Controls the transparency of raster imagery.
High resolution bathymetry
Enables and disables higher concentration of contour lines.
Chart detail
• Full - displays all available information for the chart in use.
• Medium - displays minimum information sufficient for navigation.
• Low - displays basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes
information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for
safe navigation.
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Chart categories
Several categories and sub-categories are included. You can turn on/off individually
depending on which information you want to see.
The categories listed in the dialog are dependent on the charts used.
Shaded relief
Shades seabed terrain.
No contours
Removes contour lines from the chart.
Depth palette
Controls the Depth palette used on the map.
Navigation
Color shades depth areas based on depth range values set by the system. If the depth is
within a certain range the system will select the exact color of that range. It colors darker
shades of blue in shallower water and whiter in deeper water.
Depth shading
Color shades depth areas based on the depth value of the depth range shade. The system
will interpolate a color based on the depth within the range. It colors darker shades of blue in
deeper water and whiter in shallower water.
Paper chart
Color shades the depths similar to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) colors present in the paper charts.
Traditional
Color shades depth areas based on the data defined by the chart data. Charts have their own
color palette that is defined in the chart data.
Safety shading
Color shades depth areas based on the safety depth limit. The limit determines which depths
will be drawn without blue shading.
Depth filter
Filters out depth values shallower than the selected depth filter limit.
Safety depth
Charts use different shades of blue to distinguish between shallow (lighter shades) and deep
(darker shades) water. After enabling the safety shading depth palette, specify the desired
safety depth limit. The Safety depth sets the limit at which depths will be drawn without blue
shading.
Shading
Shades different areas of the seabed, depending on the selected Shading category.
Ú Note: Composition and Vegetation shading are not applicable to C-MAP charts.
Depth 1 and Depth 2
Depth presets that shade different depths in different colors.
Custom
You can adjust the depth threshold, color and opacity (transparency) of color shading for
Depth 1 and Depth 2.
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3D exaggeration
Graphical settings that are available in 3D mode only. Exaggeration is a multiplier applied to
the drawn height of hills on land, and troughs in water to make them look taller or deeper.
Ú Note: This option is grayed out if the data is not available in the map card inserted.
Genesis Layer
The Genesis Layer displays high-resolution contours contributed by Genesis users that have
passed a quality check.
This option toggles the Genesis layer on/off on the chart image.
Available only if the C-MAP chart contains Genesis Layer data.
Navionics charts
Some Navionics features require the most current data from Navionics. For those features, a
message is displayed stating that the feature is unavailable if you do not have the
appropriate Navionics charts or chart card inserted. For more information on what is required
for these features, refer to www.navionics.com.
You can also get a message if you try to use a restricted feature when the Navionics chart
card is not activated. To activate the card, contact Navionics.
Navionics specific chart options
Photo overlay
Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the
chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions.
You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes.
No Photo overlay
Photo overlay, land only
Full Photo overlay
Photo transparency
The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum
transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo.
Minimum transparency
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Maximum transparency
Chart shading
Shading adds terrain information to the chart.
Fishing range
Select a range of depths between which Navionics fills with a different color.
This allows you to highlight a specific range of depths for fishing purposes. The range is only
as accurate as the underlying chart data, meaning that if the chart only contains 5 meter
intervals for contour lines, the shading is rounded to the nearest available contour line.
No Depth highlight range
Depth highlight range: 6 m - 12 m
Shallow water highlight
This highlights areas of shallow water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10 meters/30
feet).
No shallow water highlighted
Shallow water highlight: 0 m - 3 m
Safety depth
The Navionics charts use different shades of blue to distinguish between shallow and deep
water.
Safety depth, based on a selected limit, is drawn without blue shading.
Ú Note: The built in Navionics database features data down to 20 m, after which it is all
white.
Community edits
Toggles on the chart layer including Navionics edits. These are user information or edits
uploaded to Navionics Community by users, and made available in Navionics charts.
For more information, refer to Navionics information included with your chart, or to
Navionics website: www.navionics.com.
SonarChart
The system supports the Navionics SonarChart feature.
SonarChart displays a bathymetry map showing high resolution contour detail and standard
navigational data. For more information, refer to www.navionics.com.
SonarChart Live
SonarChart Live is a real-time feature where the device creates an overlay of depth contours
based on your own live sonar soundings.
When you select SonarChart Live overlay the menu expands to display SonarChart Live
options.
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Transparency
The SonarChart Live overlay is drawn on top of other chart data. The chart data is completely
covered at minimum transparency. Adjust the transparency to allow the chart details to be
seen.
Minimum depth
Adjusts what SonarChart Live rendering treats as the safety depth. This affects the coloring of
the SonarChart Live area. As the vessel approaches the safety depth, the SonarChart Live area
will gradually change from a simple grey/white to red.
Palettes
Used for selecting the image's color palette.
SCL History
Select to display previously recorded data on the chart overlay.
SC Density
Controls the density of the SonarChart and SonarChart Live contours.
Colored seabed areas
Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue.
Navionics Dynamic tides and current icons
Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the diamond icons used for
static tides and current information.
The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time.
The system animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution
over time.
Dynamic tide information
Dynamic current information
The following icons and symbology are used:
Current speed
The arrow length depends on the rate, and the symbol is rotated according to flow direction.
Flow rate is shown inside the arrow symbol. The red symbol is used when current speed is
increasing, and the blue symbol is used when current speed is decreasing.
Tide height
The gauge has 8 labels and is set according to absolute max/min value of the evaluated day.
The red arrow is used when tide is rising, and the blue arrow is used when tide is falling.
Ú Note: All numeric values are shown in the relevant system units (unit of measurement)
set by user.
Rock filter level
Hides rock identification on the chart beneath a given depth.
This helps you to declutter charts in areas where there are many rocks located at depths well
below your vessel's draught.
Contours depth
Determines which contours you see on the chart down to the selected safety depth value.
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Presentation type
Displays marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and
wording for either International or U.S. presentation types.
Annotation
Determines what area information, such as names of locations and notes of areas, is available
to display.
Chart details
Provides you with different levels of geographical layer information.
Easy View
Magnifying feature that increases the size of chart items and text.
Ú Note: There is no indication on the chart showing that this feature is active.
Chart settings
The options in the chart settings dialog depends on which chart source is selected in the
system.
3D boat selection
Determines which icon to use on 3D charts.
Range rings
The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other panel objects.
The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the panel scale.
Extension lines
Sets the lengths of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels shown as AIS
targets.
Select to show or hide the heading and course extension lines for your vessel.
Extension length
A: Heading
B: Course Over Ground (COG)
The length of the extension line is either set as a fixed distance, or to indicate the distance
the vessel moves in the selected time period. If no options are turned on for the vessel then
no extension lines are shown.
Your vessel heading is based on information from the active heading sensor and the COG is
based on information from the active GPS sensor.
Your vessel heading and the COG is based on information from the GPS.
For other vessels, COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system.
ForwardScan
If you have ForwardScan and this option is selected, the ForwardScan heading extension is
shown on the chart. Refer to "Heading extension" on page 84.
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SonarChart Live tide correction
When selected, the tide correction feature uses information from nearby tide stations (if
available) to adjust the depth values used by SonarChart Live as the sonar is recorded.
Synchronize 2D/3D chart
Links the position shown on one chart with the position shown on the other chart when a
2D and a 3D chart are shown side by side.
Pop-up information
Determines whether basic information for panel items is displayed when you select the item.
Grid lines
Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the panel.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels.
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Waypoints, routes, and tracks
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs
These dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items.
Waypoints
About waypoints
A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on the:
• chart
• echosounder image
• radar image
• navigation panel
Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates.
A waypoint positioned on the echosounder image has a depth value, in addition to position
information.
A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may want to return to. Two or more
waypoints can also be combined to create a route.
Saving waypoints
Save a waypoint at the cursor position if active or at the vessel's position if the cursor is not
active.
To save a waypoint:
• Select the new waypoint option in the menu
Moving a waypoint
A waypoint can be moved from the position if active and if the waypoint is selected in the
menu.
To move a waypoint to a new position, select the move waypoint menu option and then
select the new waypoint location on the image.
To save the waypoint at the new position, select the finish moving menu option
Edit a waypoint
You can edit all information about a waypoint from the edit waypoint dialog.
The dialog is activated by selecting the waypoint, and then selecting edit from the menu.
The dialog can also be accessed from the waypoints tool on the home page.
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Delete a waypoint
You can delete a waypoint from the edit waypoint dialog or by selecting the delete menu
option when the waypoint is activated.
You can also delete waypoints from the waypoints tool on the home page.
You can delete MOB waypoints the same way.
Waypoint alarm settings
You can set an alarm radius for each individual waypoint you create. The alarm is set in the
Edit Waypoint dialog.
Ú Note: The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm dialog to activate an
alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. For more information, refer to
"Alarm dialogs" on page 128.
Routes
About routes
A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigate
them.
When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the route name is displayed.
Creating a new route on the chart panel
1. Activate the cursor on the chart panel
2. Select the new route option from the menu
3. Position the first waypoint on the chart panel
4. Continue positioning new routepoints on the chart panel until the route is completed
5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.
Edit a route from the chart panel
1. Select the route to make it active
2. Select the route edit option in the menu
3. Position the new routepoint on the chart panel:
- If you set the new routepoint on a leg, a new point is added between existing
routepoints
- If you set the new routepoint outside the route, the new routepoint is added after the
last point in the route
4. Drag a routepoint to move it to a new position
5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.
Ú Note: The menu changes depending on the selected edit option. All edits are confirmed
or cancelled from the menu.
Creating routes using existing waypoints
A new route can be created by combining existing waypoints from the Routes dialog. The
dialog is activated by using the Waypoints tool on the Home page and then selecting the
Routes tab.
Creating a route based on a trip
You can create a route based on a historical trip. Select a trip in the TripIntel history dialog
and then the create route option.
Converting tracks to routes
You can convert a track to a route from the edit track dialog. The dialog is activated by
activating the track, and then:
• Selecting the track's pop-up
• Selecting the track in the menu
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The edit track dialog can also be accessed by selecting the waypoints tool on the home
page.
Dock-to-dock Autorouting and Easy Routing
The Dock-to-dock Autorouting and Easy Routing suggest new routepoint positions based on
information in the map and on your boat's size. Before you can start using this feature the
boat draught, width and height must be entered into the system. The boat settings dialog is
automatically displayed if the information is missing when you start the feature. To enter
boat settings, refer to "System settings" on page 130.
Ú Note: It is not possible to start the Dock-to-dock Autorouting or Easy Routing if one of
the selected routepoints is located in an unsafe area. A warning dialog is displayed, and
you have to move the relevant routepoint(s) to a safe area to proceed.
Ú Note: If no compatible cartography is available, the Dock-to-dock Autorouting or Easy
Routing menu option is not available. Compatible cartography includes C-MAP MAX-N+,
Navionics+ and Navionics Platinum. For a full selection of available charts, visit
www.gofreemarine.com, www.c-map.com or www.navionics.com.
1. Position at least two routepoints on a new route, or open an existing route for editing.
2. Select the Dock-to-dock Autorouting menu option, followed by:
- Entire Route - if you want the system to add new routepoints between the first and the
last routepoint of the open route.
- Selection - if you want to manually select the routepoints that define the limits for the
autorouting, then select the relevant routepoints. Selected routepoints are colored red.
Only two routepoints can be selected, and the system discards any routepoints
between your selected start and end points.
3. Select the accept option to start the automatic routing.
- When the automatic routing is completed the route appears in preview mode, and the
legs are color coded to indicate safe or unsafe areas. Navionics uses red (unsafe) and
green (safe), while C-MAP uses red (unsafe), yellow (dangerous) and green (safe).
4. Move any routepoints if required when the route is in preview mode.
5. Select the keep option to accept the routepoints positions.
6. Eventually repeat step 2 (selection) and step 3 if you want the system to automatically
position routepoints for other parts of the route.
7. Select the save option to complete the automatic routing and save the route.
Dock-to-dock Autorouting and Easy Routing examples
• Entire route option used when first and last route points are selected.
First and last routepoint
Result after automatic routing
• Selection option used for autorouting part of a route.
Two routepoints selected
Result after automatic routing
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The edit route dialog
You can add and remove routepoints, and change route properties using the Edit Route
dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting an active route's pop-up or from the menu by
selecting the route then the details option.
The dialog can also be accessed by using the Waypoints tool on the Home page.
Select Display to show the route on the chart.
Delete a route
You can delete a route by selecting the Delete menu option when the route is activated.
You can also delete routes from the edit routes dialog. Refer to "The edit route dialog" on page 38.
Tracks
About tracks
Tracks are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel. They allow for
retracing where your boat has travelled. Tracks can be converted to routes from the edit
dialog.
From the factory, the system is set to automatically track and draw the vessel's movement on
the chart panel. The system continues to record the tracks until the length reaches the
maximum points, and then automatically begins overwriting the oldest points.
The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Tracks dialog.
Creating a new track
You can start a new track from the Tracks dialog. The dialog is activated:
• by using the Waypoints tool on the Home page and selecting the Tracks tab
• by selecting the New track or Tracks option on the Plot dialog.
Track settings
Tracks are made up of a series of points connected by line segments whose length depends
on the frequency of the recording.
You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the
system position a waypoint automatically when a course change is registered.
Ú Note: The Tracks option must also be turned on in the Tracks dialog to be visible on
panels.
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Navigating
About navigating
The navigation function included in the system allows you to navigate to the cursor position,
to a waypoint, or along a predefined route.
If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot can be set to automatically
navigate the vessel.
For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer to "Waypoints, routes, and
tracks" on page 35.
Navigation panels
The Nav panel
The Nav panel is activated from the Home page, either as a full page panel or as part of a split
page.
A
Data fields
B
Vessel heading
C
Bearing to next routepoint
D
Route information
Indicates the distance of the route, the route name, and the estimated time to
reach the end of the route.
E
Bearing line with allowed off course limit
When travelling on a route, the bearing line shows the intended course from one
waypoint towards the next. When navigating towards a waypoint (cursor position,
MOB or an entered lat/lon position), the bearing line shows the intended course
from the point at which navigation was started towards the waypoint.
F
XTE limit
If the XTE (Cross Track Error) exceeds the defined XTE limit, this is indicated with a
red arrow including the distance from the track line. Refer to "XTE limit" on page 41.
G
Vessel symbol
Indicates boat position and heading.
H
Routepoint information
Indicates the distance to the routepoint, the routepoint name, and the estimated
time to reach the routepoint.
The Position panels
You can switch between displaying the Navigation panel or the Position panel. The Position
panel is activated from the menu.
By default, there is one position panel available showing GPS position.
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If Loran is enabled in the Navigation settings dialog, there are two position panels. This is
indicated with arrow symbols on left and right side of the panel.
You toggle between the panels by:
• selecting the left or right arrow symbols
GPS position info
Loran position info
Use menu options
You can use menu options to:
• navigate to a waypoint
• navigate a route
While navigating, the menu expands to provide options to:
• skip waypoints when navigating a route
• restart navigating to a waypoint or a route
• cancel navigating to a waypoint or a route
Navigating with the autopilot
When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality, you are prompted to set
the autopilot to navigation mode.
Ú Note: The prompt to set the autopilot to navigation mode is disabled if the boat type is
set to SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.
If you choose not to engage the autopilot, the autopilot can be set to navigation mode from
the Autopilot Controller later on.
For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to the autopilot chapter of the
autopilot being used.
Navigation settings
Navigation method
Different methods are available for calculating the distance and bearing between any two
geographical points.
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The Great circle route is the shortest path between two points. However, if you are to travel
along such a route, it would be difficult to steer manually as the heading would constantly
be changing (except in the case of due north, south, or along the equator).
Rhumb lines are tracks of constant bearing. It is possible to travel between two locations
using Rhumb line computation, but the distance would usually be greater than if Great circle
is used.
Arrival radius
Sets an invisible circle around the destination waypoint. The vessel is considered arrived at
the waypoint when it is within this radius.
When you are navigating a route, the arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is
initiated.
The arrival circle (1) should be adjusted according to boat speed. The higher the speed, the
wider the circle.
The intention is to make the autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a
smooth turn onto the next leg.
The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint circle when creating the
route.
Ú Note: The distance between any waypoints in a route must not be smaller than the
radius of the waypoint arrival circle.
XTE limit
Defines how far the vessel can deviate from the selected route. If the vessel goes beyond this
limit, an alarm is activated.
Arrival alarm
When the arrival alarm is enabled, an alarm is activated when the vessel reaches the
waypoint or when it is within the specified arrival radius.
Magnetic variation
Magnetic variation is the difference between true bearings and magnetic bearings, caused
by different locations of the Geographic and the Magnetic north poles. Any local anomalies
such as iron deposits might also affect the magnetic bearings.
When set to Auto, the system automatically converts magnetic north to true north. Select
manual mode if you need to enter your own local magnetic variation.
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Datum
This system uses the WGS datum format, which is a standard for use in cartography and
satellite navigation (including GPS).
You can change the datum format to match other systems.
Coordinate system
Used to set the geographic coordinate system used on your system.
Phantom Loran
Enables use of Phantom Loran positioning system.
Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor position and
position panel.
The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information.
For more information refer to your Loran system documentation.
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TripIntel
About TripIntel
TripIntel lets you store and recall information on trips. You can use the information to make
informed decisions prior to commencing a trip, or when a trip is underway.
Current trip statistics
The Information tab on the TripIntel page shows current trip statistics:
• Distance traveled
• Time traveled
• Average speed
• Maximum speed
• Fuel economy
• Fuel used
Automatic trip recording
There is an automatic trip detection feature. When you start navigating you are prompted to
start recording the trip if no trip is currently underway and your speed has been more than 2
knots for 20 seconds. You will be prompted to continue a trip or start a new trip if the trip
was not explicitly saved before a power off.
You can manually start the recording later from the TripIntel page.
You can turn off the automatic trip detection feature from the Tracks and Trip settings dialog.
Start and stop trip recordings
If you have selected to not start recording a trip from the automatic trip detection prompt,
you can manually start a recording from the TripIntel page.
The Start and Stop trip options let you specify a trip recording. You can use them to
segment a single passage into multiple trips providing a finer level of control of the
information that is logged for a journey.
Long-term statistics
Select Long Term Statistics to view seasonal trip information.
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Adjust total distance
Select the Adjust total distance button to change the Total distance. Use this option if you
have not recorded a trip or part of a trip that you have taken and want to include the
distance in the Total distance statistic.
Reset fuel economy
Select Reset fuel economy to reset the fuel economy in the Fuel economy gauge on the
Instrument bar.
Estimated fuel range ring
The Estimated fuel range ring on the TripIntel page represents the estimated total distance
that the boat can travel based on historical consumption, and the amount of fuel left in the
tanks.
Ú Note: The Estimated fuel range ring represents fuel consumption on a one way trip only,
it does not include fuel estimates for the return trip to your current location. It represents
the distance in which your boat will completely run out of fuel.
Ú Note: The Estimated fuel range ring is calculated from the Vessel Fuel Remaining only,
not level sensors. When recording your refueling, you must 'Set to full' or 'Add fuel' for
the range ring to be accurate.
Fuel gauge
The Fuel Gauge on the TripIntel page, and on the economy gauge is displayed based on the
setting in the Vessel Setup page. You must select the Fuel Remaining measurement type.
• Fuel consumed by engine(s)
• Fuel tank level sensor(s)
Ú Note: This is only for the TripIntel page and the economy graph.
Record your refueling
Select the Fuel button to record the amount of your refuel. The refuel information is used for
calculating the Vessel Fuel Remaining amount.
Tide gauge
The Tide gauge on the TripIntel page shows the tide height at the selected tide station.
Tide graphs and stations
Tide stations on chart cards provide tide information displayed in TripIntel.
View trip recordings
Recorded trips are listed in the history tab on the TripIntel page. To view detailed trip
information select a trip in the list.
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Change trip recording names
Trips are given generic names when they are created. You can change the trip name to a
more meaningful one by selecting it on the History list and then select the name in the Trip
History details dialog.
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Radar
About radar
Several radar sensors are supported.
The menu options available depend on the radar sensor(s) connected to the system.
The Radar panel
A
Radar information window
B
Heading line*
C
Compass*
D
Range rings *
E
Quick image controls
F
Data bar**
* Optional radar symbology. Radar symbology can be turned ON/OFF collectively from the
radar menu, or individually as described in radar settings dialog.
** You can show or hide the data bar using the data bar option in the radar settings dialog.
Dual radar
You can connect to any combination of two supported radars and see both radar images at
the same time.
Ú Note: Interference will be seen on the Broadband Radar on most ranges when a pulse or
Halo radar, and a Broadband radar are transmitting at the same time on the same boat.
We recommend to only transmit on one radar at a time. For example, transmit
Broadband radar for typical navigational usage, or pulse or Halo radar to locate weather
cells, defined coastlines at a distance and to trigger Racons.
You can select a dual radar panel by pressing and holding the Radar application button on
the home page, or by creating a favorite page with two radar panels.
Selecting the radar source
You specify the radar in the Radar panel by selecting one of the available radars in the radar
source menu option. If you have a multiple Radar panel, the radar is set individually for each
radar panel. Activate one of the radar panels, and then select one of the available radars in
the radar source menu option. Repeat the process for the second radar panel, and select an
alternative radar for this panel.
Ú Note: The 3-digit radar source number is the last 3 digits of the radar's serial number.
Radar overlay
You can overlay the Radar image on the Chart. This can help you to easily interpret the radar
image by correlating the radar targets with charted objects.
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Ú Note: A heading sensor must be present in the system for radar overlay.
When the radar overlay is selected, basic radar operational functions are available from the
Chart panel’s menu.
Selecting radar overlay source on chart panels
To select the radar source of the radar overlay displayed on the chart panel, use the Radar
options and then Source chart panel menu options to select the radar source.
For chart pages with more than one chart with radar overlay, it is possible to set up different
radars sources for each chart panel. Activate one of the chart panels and then select one of
the available radars in the radar source menu option. Repeat the process for the second chart
panel with radar overlay, and select an alternative radar for this panel.
Radar operational modes
The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the Radar menu. The following modes are
available:
Power off
The power to the radar scanner is turned off. Power off is only available when radar is in
standby mode.
Standby
The power to the radar scanner is on, but the radar is not transmitting.
Ú Note: You can also put the radar in standby mode from the System Controls dialog.
Halo light
Controls the levels of the Halo Radar pedestal blue accent lighting. There are four levels
possible for the lighting. The accent lighting can only be adjusted when the radar is in
standby mode.
Ú Note: The blue accent pedestal lighting might not be approved for use in your boating
location. Check your local boating regulations before turning the blue accent lights ON.
Transmit
The scanner is on and transmitting. Detected targets are drawn on the radar PPI (Plan
Position Indicator).
Ú Note: You can also put the radar in transmit mode from the System Controls dialog.
Radar Range
You adjust radar range by selecting the zoom icons on the radar panel.
Dual range
(Broadband 4G and Halo Radar only)
When connected to a Broadband 4G or Halo radar, it is possible to run the radar in Dual
Range mode.
The radar appears in the radar sources menu as two virtual radar sources A and B. Range and
radar controls for each virtual radar source are fully independent and the source can be
selected for a particular chart or radar panel in the same manner as dual radar described in
"Selecting the radar source" on page 46.
Ú Note: Some controls that are related to physical properties of the radar itself are not
independent of source. These are Fast Scan, Antenna Height and Bearing alignment.
MARPA is fully independent and up to 10 targets may be tracked for each virtual radar
source.
Up to two independent Guard Zones may also be defined for each virtual radar source.
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Radar sector blanking
(Halo Radar only)
You can define up to four sectors on the PPI inside which no radar data is transmitted. This
enables you to blank-out interference caused by features on your boat or from a secondary
radar. The blanking occurs on the main radar image and radar overlay on a chart. An enabled
sector is shown as a magenta outline with 3 arcs crossing the blanking area. To specify radar
sector blanking, refer to the Halo Radar Installation Manual.
Ú Note: Radar sector blanking is only available for Halo radars.
Main radar PPI
Radar overlay on a chart
Adjusting the radar image
You may be able to improve the radar image by adjusting the radar sensitivity, and by
filtering out the random echoes from sea and weather conditions.
The radar control images are located in the upper right corner of the radar panel. You select
between the control images by selecting the control image or by pressing the rotary knob
on a remote controller. Active control expands and displays its name in full. You can then
adjust the value by using the slide bar or by turning the rotary knob on the remote controller.
You can also adjust the image settings from the radar menu.
Radar modes
Use modes are available with preset control settings for different environments. Not all
modes are available for all radar transceivers.
Modes in dual ranges
(Halo Radar only)
Modes can be set independently for each range. For example, you can have Offshore mode
for range A and Weather mode for range B. However, interaction between ranges occurs in
some cases:
• When using Bird mode for both ranges, maximum range is restricted to 24 NM and range
resolution is reduced.
• Fast scan - The antenna rotation speed is set to the slower of the two modes selected. For
example, Fast Scan is disabled when using Harbor and Weather modes because Fast Scan
is Off in Weather mode.
• The Interference reject setting can affect the interference seen or removed on both
ranges.
Directional clutter rejection
(Broadband 4G Radar only)
This mode automatically works when GAIN = AUTO and SEA = HARBOR or OFFSHORE. The
purpose is to allow smaller vessels to be seen in the leeward direction of the sea clutter. The
GAIN of the radar receiver is increased dynamically during the sweep, in the leeward
direction, for increased target sensitivity in heavier sea states.
When GAIN or SEA = MANUAL, the Directional Clutter Rejection mode will be OFF (nondirectional).
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In addition, CALM, MODERATE or ROUGH STC Curve settings are available in the Radar
options menu to better optimize the radar image to your liking.
Gain
The gain controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver.
A higher gain makes the radar more sensitive to radar returns, allowing it to display weaker
targets. If the gain is set too high, the image might be cluttered with background noise.
Gain has a manual and an automatic mode. You toggle between automatic and manual
mode in the slide bar.
Sea clutter
Sea clutter is used to filter the effect of random echo returns from waves or rough water near
the vessel.
When you increase Sea clutter, filtering the on-screen clutter caused by the echoes of waves
is reduced.
The system includes predefined Sea clutter settings for harbor and offshore conditions, in
addition to the manual mode where you can adjust the settings. You select Sea clutter
modes from the menu. You can only adjust the Sea clutter value in manual mode.
Auto Sea Offset
(Halo Radar only)
To allow fine tuning of the Sea control while in Auto mode (Auto uses directional adaptive
clutter rejection), the Auto setting may be offset.
Rain clutter
Rain clutter is used to reduce the effect of rain, snow or other weather conditions on the
radar image.
The value should not be increased too much as this may filter out real targets.
Using the cursor on a radar panel
By default, the cursor is not shown on a radar panel.
When you position the cursor on the radar panel, the cursor position window is activated.
Removing the cursor
You can remove the cursor and the cursor window from the panel by:
• selecting the clear cursor button
• selecting the clear cursor menu option
Go to cursor
You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel,
and then using the go to cursor menu option.
The cursor assist function
Ú Note: The cursor assist function is available if it is enabled. Refer to "Customizing the long press
feature" on page 20.
The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor
without covering details with your finger.
Activate the cursor on the panel, then press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the
cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.
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Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle to the desired
position.
When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.
Advanced radar options
Noise Rejection
(Broadband 4G and Halo radar only)
Sets the amount of noise filtering applied by the radar. Target sensitivity is increased at
longer ranges when this control is set to Low or High, but does cause some loss of target
discrimination.
Ú Note: To get maximum range performance from Broadband 4G Radar, transmit on one
range only, set the Noise Reject control to High and the threshold as low as possible. The
default is 30% for less clutter on the screen. If OFF is selected for the unit, the range
performance is about equal to 3G radar. In some areas where extreme high interference
may exist, try OFF for best radar image.
Radar threshold
The threshold sets required signal strength for the lowest radar signals. Radar returns below
this limit are filtered and are not displayed.
Default value: 30%.
Target expansion
Target expansion increases the length of targets in range, making them easier to see.
Rejecting radar interference
Interference could be caused by radar signals from other radar units operating in the same
frequency band.
A high setting reduces the interference from other radars.
In order not to miss weak targets, the interference rejection should be set to low when no
interference exists.
Target separation
The Target separation control allows you to control the target discrimination of the radar
(separation between objects is more prominent).
Fast scan
(Broadband and Halo radar only).
Sets the speed of the radar antenna rotation. This option gives faster target updates.
Ú Note: Maximum speed may not be achieved depending on the radar Settings, Mode,
and Range selected. The radar will only rotate as fast as the current control settings allow.
Sea State
Set the Sea State control according to current sea conditions for best sea clutter rejection.
Target boost
(3G and 4G Broadband, and Pulse Radar only)
The target boost control increases pulse length or reduces radar bandwidth to make targets
appear larger in range and increase radar sensitivity.
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Radar view options
View menu options vary depending on your radar antenna.
VelocityTrack
This option is available for radar antennas that have Doppler coloring functionality.
Ú Note: When VelocityTrack is enabled antenna rotation speed may be reduced.
Ú Note: When operating the radar in Dual range mode with one of the ranges set to 36
nm or more, increased VelocityTrack coloring noise over land areas may be seen.
Doppler coloring is a navigation aid to distinguish moving targets approaching or diverging
from your vessel. The radar indicates if a target is approaching or diverging from your vessel
when both these conditions are true:
• The target's relative speed is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold.
• The target is not geo-stationary (e.g. land or a marker buoy).
The following options are available:
• Off - turns off Doppler coloring
• Normal - approaching targets and diverging targets are colored.
• Approaching targets - only approaching targets are colored
The color of approaching and diverging targets depends on the palette used:
• Diverging targets are blue colored on all radar image palettes.
• Approaching target colors on radar image palettes:
- Black/Red palette - Yellow
- White/Red palette - Yellow
- Black/Green palette - Red
- Black/Yellow palette - Red
VelocityTrack settings
Use this dialog to set speed thresholds of targets to be colored.
The speed threshold can be defined to apply for the radar source of the selected radar panel
only, or to all radar sources connected to the system. The setting is only applied to those
radars powered and connected at the time the setting is made. If the all radar sources option
is selected, newly connected radars will use the specified values automatically.
VelocityTrack examples
Approaching and diverging moving targets can be indicated as neutral (not colored) in some
circumstances. The navigator should be aware of these situations to safely use the
VelocityTrack feature as an aid for collision avoidance.
Examples of how VelocityTrack behaves in 2 navigation scenarios is illustrated below. The
illustrations show a target (A) crossing own vessel's (B) path.
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B
0°
0°
5
4
3
2
1
5
C
3
4
2
1
D
The examples show the target movement (1-5) over 5 radar scans with the radar in relative
motion mode.
In example C, own vessel COG is 0°, and speed is 0 knots.
In example D, own vessel COG is 0°, and speed is 10 knots.
In both examples, the target COG is 270°, and the speed is 20 knots.
The colors in the examples are according to the colors used for black/green and black/yellow
radar palettes:
• Red (C1/C2 and D1/D2), indicating the target is on an approaching path to own vessel. Its
relative speed at that point is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold.
• Not colored (C3 and D3/D4), indicating it is temporarily neutral because its relative speed
at that point is less than the VelocityTrack speed threshold.
• Blue (C4/C5 and D5), indicating the target is diverging away from own vessel and its
relative speed at that point is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold.
Radar symbology
Radar symbology defined in the Radar Settings panel can be turned on/off collectively. See
the radar panel illustration showing optional radar items.
Target trails
You can set how long the trails generated from each target on your radar panel remain. You
can also turn OFF target trails.
Ú Note: True motion is recommended when using Target trails
Clearing target trails from the panel
When target trails are displayed on the panel, the radar menu expands to include an option
where you can clear target trails from your radar panel temporarily. The target trails start to
appear again unless you switch them off as described above.
The radar palette
Different colors (palettes) can be used to represent detail on your radar panel.
Radar orientation
Radar orientation is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either HU
(Heading UP), NU (North Up) or CU (Course up).
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Head-up
In head-up mode, the heading line on the PPI is oriented on the 0° on the bearing scale and
towards the top of the screen. The radar image is displayed relative to own ship, and when
the ship turns the radar image rotates.
Ú Note: Head-up is only available in relative motion mode, and it is the only orientation
mode available if the radar is not connected to a heading source.
North up
In North up mode the 0° indication on the PPI represents north. The heading line on the PPI
is oriented according to own ship heading obtained from the gyro compass. When the ship
turns the heading line changes its direction according to the ship's heading, while the radar
image remains stabilized.
The North up orientation is not available if no heading source is connected to the radar. If
heading data is lost, the system will automatically switch to Head-up orientation.
Course up
In Course up mode, the top of the bearing scale indicates the ship’s true course measured
from north at the time Course up was activated. When the ship turns the bearing scale
remains fixed, while the heading line rotates with the ship's yawing and course change.
The Course up orientation is reset by re-selecting the Course up mode.
Radar motion mode
Radar motion is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either TM (True
motion) or RM (Relative motion).
Relative motion
In relative motion your vessel remains in a fixed location on the Radar PPI, and all other
objects move relative to your position.
You select the position of the fixed location as described in "Offsetting the PPI center" on page 53.
True motion
In true motion your vessel and all moving targets move across the Radar PPI as you travel. All
stationary objects remain in a fixed position. When the vessel’s symbol reaches 75% of the
PPI radius (A), the radar image is redrawn with the vessel symbol re-positioned (B) 180°
opposite the current heading bearing.
A
B
When true motion is selected, the true motion reset option is available from the menu. This
allows for manually resetting the radar image and vessel symbol to its starting position.
Ú Note: True motion is only available when the PPI is in either north up or course up
orientation mode.
Offsetting the PPI center
You can set the antenna position origin to a different location on the radar PPI. The options
described in the next sections are available.
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PPI center: Center
PPI center: Look Ahead
PPI Center: Offset
Ú Note: The bearing scale is according to the Consistent Common Reference Point (CCRP),
while the offset sets the radar antenna position on the PPI. The maximum off-centering
allowed is 75% of the radius at the current range. This may result in the CCRP being
outside of the bearing scale. In such cases the measurements are still taken by the CCRP
and the bearing scale is compressed accordingly.
Center
The Center option resets the antenna position to the center of the PPI.
Look ahead
The Look ahead option is used to maximize the view ahead of the vessel. When selected the
PPI center is placed at 70% of the radius of the PPI, 180° opposite the top of the display.
Ú Note: Look ahead is only available for Heading Up radar orientation.
Offset
This option allows you to use the cursor for selecting the PPI center.
Move the cursor to the preferred offset position, and confirm your selection.
EBL/VRM markers
The electronic bearing line (EBL) and variable range marker (VRM) allows quick
measurements of range and bearing to vessels and landmasses within radar range. Two
different EBL/VRMs can be placed on the radar image.
The EBL/VRMs are by default positioned from the center of the vessel. It is, however, possible
to offset the reference point to any selected position on the radar image.
When positioned, you can turn the EBL/VRM on/off by selecting the relevant markers on the
data bar, or by deselecting the marker from the menu.
Defining an EBL/VRM marker
1. Ensure that the cursor is not active
2. Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select EBL/VRM 1 or EBL/VRM 2
- The EBL/VRM is now positioned on the radar image
3. Select the adjustment option from the menu if you need to reposition the marker, then
adjust the marker by dragging it into position on the radar image
4. Select the save option to save your settings
Placing EBL/VRM markers by using the cursor
1. Position the cursor on the radar image
2. Activate the menu
3. Select one of the EBL/VRM markers
- The EBL line and the VRM circle are positioned according to the cursor position.
Offsetting an EBL/VRM marker
1. Ensure that the cursor is not active
2. Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select the marker you wish to offset
3. Select the set offset option
4. Position the cursor on the radar panel to set the offset position
5. Select the save option to save your settings.
You can reset the EBL/VRM center to vessel position from the menu.
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Setting a guard zone around your vessel
A guard zone is an area (either circular or a sector) that you can define on the radar image.
When activated, an alarm alerts you when a radar target enters or exits the zone.
Defining a guard zone
1. Ensure that the cursor is not active
2. Activate the menu, select Guard zones, then select one of the guard zones
3. Select the shape for the zone
- The adjustment options depend on the guard zone shape
4. Select Adjust to define the settings for the guard zone. The values can be set from the
menu or by dragging on the radar panel.
- A: Bearing, relative to the vessel heading
- B: Depth
- C: Range, relative to vessel center
- D: Width
5. Select the save option to save your settings.
D
C A
C
B
B
Shape: Sector
Shape: Circle
Alarm settings
An alarm is activated when a radar target breaches the guard zone limits. You can select if
the alarm is activated when the target enters or exits the zone.
Sensitivity
The guard zone sensitivity can be adjusted to eliminate alarms for small targets.
MARPA targets
If the system includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting
Aid) can be used to track up to ten radar targets.
You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" on page 56.
MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance.
Ú Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the unit.
MARPA target symbols
The system uses the target symbols shown below.
Acquiring MARPA target. Typically it takes up to 10 full rotations of the scanner.
Tracking MARPA target, not moving or at anchor.
Tracking and safe MARPA target with extension lines.
Dangerous MARPA target.
A target is defined as dangerous when it enters the guard zone defined on the
radar panel.
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When no signals have been received within a time limit a target will be defined
as lost.
The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the
reception of data was lost.
Selected MARPA target, activated by positioning the cursor on the target icon.
The target returns to the default target symbol when the cursor is removed.
Tracking MARPA targets
1. Position the cursor on the target on the radar image
2. Select Acquire targets from the menu
3. Repeat the process if you want to track more targets
After your targets are identified, it may take up to 10 radar sweeps to acquire and then track
the target.
Cancelling MARPA target tracking
When targets are being tracked, the radar menu expands to include options for cancelling
individual targets or to stop the tracking function.
Cancel tracking individual targets by selecting the target icon before activating the menu.
Viewing MARPA target information
If the pop-up is activated, you can select a MARPA target to display basic target information.
Information for the 3 MARPA targets closest to the vessel is also displayed in the data bar.
When a target is selected, detailed information for the target can be displayed from the
menu.
You can display information about all MARPA targets by using the Vessels tool option on the
Home page.
MARPA alarm settings
You can define the following MARPA alarms:
• MARPA target lost
Controls whether an alarm is activated when a MARPA target is lost.
• MARPA unavailable
Controls whether an alarm is activated if you do not have the required inputs for MARPA
to work (valid GPS position and heading sensor connected to the radar server).
Recording radar data
You can record radar data and save the file internally in the unit, or save it onto a storage
device connected to the unit.
A recorded radar file can be used for documenting an event or an operational error. A logged
radar file can also be used by the simulator.
Ú Note: The record menu option is available if recording is turned on in the Advanced
system settings.
If more than one radar is available, you can select which source you want to record.
Radar settings
This section only lists user settings, for installation settings refer to "Software setup" on page 130.
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Radar symbology
You can select which optional radar items that should be turned on/off collectively from the
menu. Refer to the Radar panel illustration.
Bearings
Used for selecting whether the radar bearing should be measured in relation to True/
Magnetic North (°T/°M) or to your relative heading (°R).
Data bar
Turns on/off the radar data bar. Refer to the radar panel illustration.
The data bar can show up to 3 targets, arranged with the most dangerous targets on top.
You can select to show MARPA targets on top and before any AIS targets, even if the AIS
targets are closer to your vessel.
MARPA settings
History length
Trails can be used to visualize the previous positions of a tracked target.
The history length defines the time presentation of the trail.
Safe ring
A safe ring can be added around your vessel to present the danger zone. The radius of the
ring is the same as the closest point of approach as set in the Dangerous Vessels dialog. Refer
to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 61.
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AIS
About AIS
If a compatible AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the system, AIS targets
can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting
devices within range.
AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on chart and radar images.
The AIS is an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance. You can set alarms to
notify you if an AIS target gets too close or if the target is lost.
Selecting an AIS target
When you select an AIS icon, the symbol changes to selected target symbol. Only one target
can be selected at a time.
Ú Note: Pop-up information must be enabled to see the vessel's name. Refer to "Chart
settings" on page 33.
Searching for AIS vessels
You can search for AIS targets by using the find option in the menu. If the cursor is active, the
system searches for vessels around the cursor position. Without an active cursor, the system
searches for vessels around your vessel's position.
Displaying target information
The vessels dialog
The vessels dialog displays a list of all targets.
By default, the dialog lists targets, arranged by distance to own vessel. You can select to
change the sort order, and to display only a selected target type.
The vessels dialog also lists received AIS messages.
AIS vessel details
Detailed information about an AIS target is available from the AIS vessels details dialog.
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• select the AIS pop-up
• select the info option in the menu
AIS information on radar panels
The radar data bar includes information about targets.
The targets are listed with the closest target on top, and are color coded to indicate target
status.
Calling an AIS vessel
If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA
2000 or NMEA 0183, a DSC call can be initiated to other vessels from the unit.
The call option is available in the AIS vessel details dialog, and in the vessel status dialog.
Refer to "Displaying target information" on page 58.
AIS SART
When an AIS SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) is activated, it starts transmitting its
position and identification data. This data is received by your AIS device.
If your AIS receiver is not compliant with AIS SART, it interprets the received AIS SART data as
a signal from a standard AIS transmitter. An icon is positioned on the chart, but this icon is an
AIS vessel icon.
If your AIS receiver is compliant with AIS SART, the following takes place when AIS SART data
is received:
• An AIS SART icon is located on the chart in the position received from the AIS SART
• An alarm message is displayed
If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm.
Ú Note: The icon is green if the received AIS SART data is a test and not an active message.
AIS SART alarm message
When data is received from an AIS SART, an alarm message is displayed. This message
includes the AIS SART’s unique MMSI number, and its position, distance, and bearing from
your vessel.
You have the following options:
• Ignore the alarm
- The alarm is muted and the message closed. The alarm does not reappear
Ú Note: If you ignore the alarm, the AIS SART icon remains visible on your chart, and the
AIS SART remains in the vessels list.
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• Save the waypoint
- The waypoint is saved to your waypoint list. This waypoint name is prefixed with MOB
AIS SART - followed by the unique MMSI number of the SART. For example, MOB AIS
SART - 12345678.
• Activate the MOB function
- The display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the AIS SART position
- The system creates an active route to the AIS SART position
Ú Note: If the MOB function is already active, this will be terminated and replaced by the
new route towards the AIS SART position.
Ú Note: If the AIS stops receiving the AIS SART message, the AIS SART remains in the
vessels list for 10 minutes after it receives the last signal.
Vessel alarms
You can define several alarms to alert you if a target shows up within predefined range limits,
or if a previously identified target is lost.
AIS target symbols
The system uses the AIS target symbols shown below:
Sleeping AIS target (not moving or at anchor).
Moving and safe AIS target with course extension line.
Dangerous AIS target, illustrated with bold line.
A target is defined as dangerous based on the CPA and TCPA settings.
Lost AIS target.
When no signals have been received within a time limit, a target is defined
as lost.
The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the
reception of data was lost.
Selected AIS target, activated by selecting a target symbol.
The target returns to the default target symbol when the cursor is removed
from the symbol.
AIS SART (AIS Search And Rescue Transmitter).
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Vessel settings
MMSI
Used for entering your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number into the system.
You need to have this number entered to receive addressed messages from AIS and DSC
vessels. You also need to have your MMSI number entered to avoid seeing your own vessel
as an AIS target.
Icon filters
By default, all targets are shown on the panel if an AIS device is connected to the system.
You can select not to show any targets, or to filter the icons based on security settings,
distance, and vessel speed.
Extension lines
Defines the length of course over ground and heading extension lines for your own vessel
and for other vessels.
The length of the extension lines is set to indicate the distance the vessel will move in the
selected time period.
Your own vessel heading information is read from the active heading sensor, and COG
information is received from the active GPS. For other vessels COG data is included in the
message received from the AIS system.
Defining dangerous vessels
You can use the CPA (Closest point of approach) and TCPA (Time to closest point of
approach) values to define when a target should be considered as dangerous. When a target
comes within the distance for CPA or within the time limit for TCPA, the symbol changes to
the dangerous target symbol.
Speed and course
The extension line can be used to indicate speed and course for targets, either as absolute
(true) motion or relative to your vessel.
AIS icon orientation
Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information.
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Echosounder
The image
A
Surface
B
Bottom
C
Fish arches
D
Range scale
E
Depth
F
Temperature
G
Frequency
Multiple sources
You can specify the source for the image in the active panel. You can display different
sources simultaneously using a multi-panel page configuration.
For more information on how to select the source for a panel, refer to "Source" on page 64.
Zooming the image
You can zoom the image.
The zoom level is shown on the image. If the cursor is active, the system zooms in where the
cursor is positioned.
Zoom bar
The zoom bar (A) is displayed when you zoom the image.
Drag the zoom bar vertically to view different parts of the water column.
Using the cursor on the panel
By default, the cursor is not shown on the image.
When you position the cursor on the panel, the image pauses and the cursor information
window is activated. The depth and range of the cursor is shown at the cursor position.
Removing the cursor
You can remove the cursor and the cursor window from the panel by:
• selecting the clear cursor button
• selecting the clear cursor menu option
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Viewing history
Whenever the cursor is shown on the panel, the history bar (A) is shown at the top of the
panel. The history bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total
image history stored.
You can view history by panning the image.
To resume normal scrolling, clear the cursor.
Recording log data
Start recording log data
You can start recording log data and save the file internally in the unit, or save it onto a
storage device connected to the unit.
When the data is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol in the top left corner and a
message appears periodically at the bottom of the screen.
Specify recording settings in the recording dialog.
Stop recording log data
Use the stop logging option to stop recording log data.
Viewing recorded data
Both internally and externally stored sounder records can be reviewed when the view sonar
log option is selected in the echo settings dialog. Refer to "Echosounder settings" on page 135.
Upload sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis
To upload sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis do one of the following:
• Use the services option. Follow the prompts to sign in and transfer the log files to C-MAP
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• Use the Storage dialog. Select the sonar logs icon and the logs you want to transfer. If you
are already signed in to C-MAP Genesis the files are transferred. If you are not signed in,
select the transfers icon and follow the prompts to sign in and transfer the log files to CMAP Genesis. You can sign in and transfer files at a later time when the unit is connected
to the internet.
Customizing the image
Use the menu to customize the image. When the cursor is active, some options in the menu
are replaced with cursor mode features. Select the clear cursor option to return to the normal
menu.
Range
The range setting determines which water depth that is visible on the screen.
Ú Note: Setting a deep range in shallow water may cause the system to lose track of the
depth.
Frequency
The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the
transducer model that is configured for use.
• A low frequency, for example 50 kHz, will go deep. It generates a wide cone but is more
sensitive to noise. It is good for bottom discrimination and wide area search.
• A high frequency, for example 200 kHz, offers higher discrimination and is less sensitive to
noise. It is good for separating targets and for higher speed vessels.
Gain
The gain controls the sensitivity. The more you increase the gain, the more details are shown
on the image. However, a higher gain setting may introduce more background clutter. If the
gain is set too low, weak echoes might not be displayed.
A manual and an automatic gain mode are available. By default, the gain is set to Auto.
Color
Strong and weak echo signals have different colors to indicate the different signal strengths.
The colors used depend on which palette you select.
The more you increase the color setting, the more echoes are displayed in the color at the
strong return end of the scale.
Source
Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are available.
Used to specify the source for the image in the active panel.
You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi-panel page configuration.
Menu options for each panel are independent.
Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference.
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Measuring distance
The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the positions of two observations
on the image.
1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance
2. Select the measure menu option
Ú Note: The measure option is not available unless the cursor is placed on the image.
3. Position the cursor on the second measuring point
- A line is drawn between the measuring points, and the distance listed in the Cursor
Information window
4. Continue selecting new measuring points if required
Use menu options to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring
function is active.
Select the finish measuring menu option to resume normal image scrolling.
Advanced options
The Advanced menu option is only available when the cursor is not active.
Noise rejection
Filters out signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter.
TVG
Wave action and boat wakes can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The TVG (Time
Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near
the surface.
Scroll speed
You can select the scrolling speed of the image on the screen. A high scroll speed updates
the image fast, while a low scroll speed presents a longer history.
Ú Note: In certain conditions it may be necessary to adjust the scroll speed to get a more
useful image. Such as adjusting the image to a faster speed when vertically fishing
without moving.
Ping Speed
Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. By default,
the ping speed is set to max. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to limit
interference.
Log sonar
Select to start and stop recording of echosounder log data. For more information, refer to
"Recording log data" on page 63.
More options
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Zoom
A
Zoom level
B
Zoom bars
The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of the sounder image on the left side of the
panel.
By default, the zoom level is set to 2x. You can select up to 8x zoom.
The range zoom bars on the right side of the display shows the range that is magnified. If you
increase the zooming factor the range is reduced. You see this as reduced distance between
the zoom bars.
Move the zoom bars up/down on the image to view different depths of the water column.
Bottom lock
The bottom lock mode is useful when you want to view targets close to the bottom. In this
mode, the left side of the panel shows an image where the bottom is flattened. The range
scale is changed to measure from the seabed (0) and upwards. The bottom and the zero line
are always shown on the left image, independent of the range scale. The scaling factor for
the image on the left side of the panel is adjusted as described for the Zoom option.
Palettes
Used for selecting the image's color palette.
Temperature graph
The temperature graph is used to illustrate changes in water temperature.
When toggled on, a colored line and temperature digits are shown on the image.
Depth line
When toggled on, a line is shown on the bottom surface. The depth line makes easier to
distinguish the bottom from fish and structures.
Amplitude scope
The amplitude scope is a display of an echo sounding on the panel. The strength of the
actual echoes are indicated by both width and color intensity.
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Zoom bar
The zoom bar (A) is displayed when you zoom the image.
Drag the zoom bar vertically to view different parts of the water column.
Overlay DownScan
When a DownScan capable transducer is connected to your system, you can overlay
DownScan images on the regular Echosounder image.
When overlay DownScan is activated, the Echosounder panel menu expands to include basic
DownScan options.
Pause
Pauses the image, allowing you to examine the image in detail.
The pause function stops the echosounder from pinging. The system is not collecting data
when paused in this manner.
Fish ID
You can select how you want the fish targets to appear on the screen. You can also select if
you want to be notified by a beep when a fish ID appears on the panel.
Traditional fish arches
Fish symbols
Fish symbols and depth indication
Ú Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish.
Color marker
This option allows you to change certain colors on the image.
Ú Note: Only the colors above the sea floor are changed in the image.
Changing colors
Ú Note: Use carefully, some color changes can hide obstructions and other objects.
1. Select the color marker menu option
2. Select one or more colors you want to change
3. Select the marker color menu option to display replacement colors
4. Select the replacement color
5. Select the back menu option to save your changes.
When color changes are applied, the color marker menu option changes from off to showing
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If the palette is changed, the color changes are applied to it. However, if white is selected for
a dark background palette, then changing to a palette with a light background will
automatically turn the replacement color to black. If a dark color is selected on a light
background image, it will change to white if the palette is changed to a dark color
background.
Removing color changes
To remove color changes, select the color marker menu option and then de-select the color.
Remove all color changes to turn the color marker feature off.
Color erase
Erases specific colors on the image so the palette background color is shown in their place.
This effectively hides the selected colors on the image.
Ú Note: Use carefully, some color changes can hide obstructions and other objects.
1. Select the color erase menu option
2. Select one or more colors you want to erase. The color selected will change to white in
the menu. The color selected will be removed from the image and the palette
background color shown instead.
3. Select the back menu option to save your changes.
When color erase is applied, the color erase menu option changes from off to showing a
color bar.
Remove all color changes to turn the color erase feature off.
Minute marker
Determines if the minute marker line (A) is shown on the image. Each black and each white
stripe in the line represents 1 minute. If there is a discontinuity in the signal, this is indicated
with a triangle (B).
Echosounder settings
This section only lists user settings, for other installation settings refer to "Software setup" on
page 130.
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View sonar log
Used to view recordings. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the
scrolling and display from the menu.
You can use the cursor on the image, measure distance, and set view options as on a live
image. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected log file, you can select which
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SideScan
About SideScan
SideScan provides a wide coverage in high detail of the seabed to the sides of your boat.
The SideScan panel is available when a SideScan capable transducer is connected to the
system.
The SideScan panel
A
Range scale
B
Range icons
Zooming the image
Use the range icons or change the range menu setting to specify the distance out to the left
and right of the center displayed in the image. A change in the range causes a zoom in or
out of the image.
Using the cursor on the panel
When you position the cursor on the panel, the image pauses and the cursor information
window is activated. The left/right distance from the vessel to the cursor are shown at the
cursor position.
Removing the cursor
You can remove the cursor and the cursor window from the panel by:
• selecting the clear cursor button
• selecting the clear cursor menu option
Viewing history
In a SideScan view, pan the image to see sides and history by maneuvering the image left,
right, and up.
To resume normal SideScan scrolling, select the clear cursor option.
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Recording SideScan data
Displays the record log dialog. SideScan data can be recorded by selecting the correct file
format (xtf) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 63.
Setting up the image
Use the SideScan menu to set up the image. When the cursor is active, some options in the
menu are replaced with cursor mode features. Select the clear cursor option to return to the
normal menu.
Source
Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are available.
Used to specify the source for the image in the active panel.
You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi-panel page configuration.
Menu options for each panel are independent.
Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference.
Range
The range setting determines the distance out to the left and right of the center.
Preset range levels
Select a preset range level manually from the menu.
Auto range
In auto range, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to
the bottom.
Auto is the preferred setting for fish finding.
Select the range option and then the auto option in the menu.
Frequencies
Two frequencies are supported. 800 kHz provides the sharpest image without sacrificing
range. While 455 kHz can be used in deeper waters, or for expanded range capabilities.
Contrast
Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen.
Ú Note: We recommend that you use the auto contrast option.
Palettes
Used for selecting the image's color palette.
View
Specifies if the SideScan page displays the left side of the image only, right side only, or left
and right side at the same time.
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Advanced options
TVG
Wave action and boat wakes can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The TVG (Time
Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near
the surface.
Flipping the image left/right
If required, flips the left/right side of the image to match the direction of the transducer
installation.
More options
Pause
Pauses the image, allowing you to examine the image in detail.
The pause function stops the echosounder from pinging. The system is not collecting data
when paused in this manner.
Range Lines
Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate distance.
Recording SideScan data
Displays the record log dialog. SideScan data can be recorded by selecting the correct file
format (xtf) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 63.
Echosounder settings
Use the echosounder settings dialog to make settings to your echosounder system. Refer to
"Echosounder settings" on page 135.
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DownScan
About DownScan
DownScan provides detailed images of structure and fish directly below your boat. The
DownScan panel is available when a DownScan capable transducer is connected to the
system.
The DownScan panel
Zooming the image
You can zoom the image.
The zoom level is shown on the image. If the cursor is active, the system zooms in where the
cursor is positioned.
Using the cursor on the panel
When you position the cursor on the panel, the image pauses and the cursor information
window is activated. The depth of the cursor is shown at the cursor position.
Removing the cursor
You can remove the cursor and the cursor window from the panel by:
• selecting the clear cursor button
• selecting the clear cursor menu option
Viewing DownScan history
You can pan the image history by dragging the image to the left and right.
To resume normal DownScan scrolling, clear the cursor from the image.
Recording DownScan data
Displays the record log dialog. DownScan data can be recorded by selecting the correct file
format (xtf) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 63.
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Setting up the DownScan image
Use the DownScan menu to set up the image. When the cursor is active, some options in the
menu are replaced with cursor mode features. Select the clear cursor menu option to return
to the normal menu.
Source
Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are available.
Used to specify the source for the image in the active panel.
You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi-panel page configuration.
Menu options for each panel are independent.
Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference.
Range
The range setting determines which water depth that is visible on the screen.
Ú Note: Setting a deep range in shallow water may cause the system to lose track of the
depth.
Preset range levels
Select a preset range level manually from the menu.
Auto range
In auto range, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to
the bottom.
Auto is the preferred setting for fish finding.
Select the range option and then the auto option in the menu.
Frequencies
Two frequencies are supported. 800 kHz provides the sharpest image without sacrificing
range. While 455 kHz can be used in deeper waters, or for expanded range capabilities.
Contrast
Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen.
Ú Note: We recommend that you use the auto contrast option.
Palettes
Used for selecting the image's color palette.
FishReveal
Select FishReveal to display fish arches in the image.
When FishReveal is enabled, the menu expands to include FishReveal options.
Gain
Controls the sensitivity of the FishReveal data on the DownScan image. Increasing gain
shows more detail on the screen. Decreasing gain displays less. Too much detail clutters the
screen. If the gain is set too low, weak fish arch data might not be displayed.
Color
Adjusts the colors of the fish arch data to help differentiate them from other targets.
Adjusting the color can help separate fish and important structures on or near the bottom
from the actual bottom.
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TVG
Wave action and boat wakes can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The TVG (Time
Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near
the surface.
Palette
Select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions.
Ú Note: Palette choice is often a user preference, and may vary depending on the fishing
conditions. It is best to select a palette that provides good contrast between the image
details and FishReveal arches.
Advanced options
TVG
Wave action and boat wakes can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The TVG (Time
Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near
the surface.
More options
Pause
Pauses the image, allowing you to examine the image in detail.
The pause function stops the echosounder from pinging. The system is not collecting data
when paused in this manner.
FishReveal option
When FishReveal is enabled, displays fish arches in the image. Refer to "FishReveal" on page 74.
Range lines
Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate depth.
Recording DownScan data
Displays the record log dialog. DownScan data can be recorded by selecting the correct file
format (xtf) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page 63.
Echosounder settings
Use the echosounder settings dialog to make settings to your echosounder system. Refer to
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3D Sonar
About 3D Sonar
3D Sonar is a multi-beam sonar technology that allows anglers to see fish, underwater
structures and bottom contours in customizable, three-dimensional views.
The 3D Sonar page is available when a 3D Sonar capable transducer is connected to the
system.
The 3D panel
In 3D view, the sea floor image is built up in real-time directly under the vessel as the boat
moves. If you are not moving the image will remain stagnant. You can also see other
underwater objects and clusters of fish. The 3D view shows both the left and right channels
of data.
A
Depth, temperature, and frequency
B
Transducer beam
C
Range
D
3D panel buttons
E
Depth indication line
F
Zoom panel buttons
G
Contrast
Zooming the image
You can zoom the image.
The zoom level is shown on the image. If the cursor is active, the system zooms in where the
cursor is positioned.
Using the cursor on a 3D image
By default, the cursor is not shown on the image.
On a 3D image, select the Cursor Enable panel button to use the cursor.
When the cursor is positioned on an image, the cursor information window and the history
bar are activated.
The cursor information window shows available data at the cursor position, including the
distance and range from the vessel to the cursor position.
The history bar is used to pan back in the stored data. The highlighted part of the History bar
shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total image history stored. Refer
to "Viewing image history" on page 78.
Ú Note: The history bar can be turned off. Refer to "Clear live history" on page 79.
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Removing the cursor
You can remove the cursor and the cursor window from the panel by:
• selecting the clear cursor button
• selecting the clear cursor menu option
Saving waypoints
To save a waypoint, position the cursor on the panel and then select the new waypoint
menu option.
If the cursor is positioned on a 3D image, no depth information is included for the waypoint.
The waypoint on a 3D image is drawn with a line beneath it to indicate its point on the sea
floor.
3D mode options
There are two modes for the 3D panel:
• Vessel mode
• Cursor mode
Switch between vessel mode and cursor mode by selecting the 3D panel buttons. You can
also return from cursor mode to vessel mode by selecting the clear cursor menu option.
3D vessel mode
In this mode, the view is locked to the vessel, and the image moves with the vessel.
The camera can be rotated around the vessel, and the camera elevation changed to look
down or look more sideways from the vessel:
• To change the camera rotation, drag horizontally on the screen
• To change the camera elevation and tilt, drag vertically on the screen
3D cursor mode
When you activate cursor mode, the camera position is the same as when cursor mode was
enabled.
In cursor mode, the image does not move with the vessel. The image can be zoomed, and
the camera can be rotated in any direction by dragging on the screen.
Cursor mode includes the cursor functions described in "Using the cursor on a 3D image" on page 76.
Fish renderings
When objects are identified in the water column, they are shown as clusters of dots. The
point color corresponds to the target intensity, and the point colors are automatically
adjusted to complement the chosen palette.
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Viewing image history
The highlighted part of the history bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation
to the total image history stored.
The history bar appears by default when the cursor is active. You can turn off the history bar,
have it always shown at the top of the screen, or have it appear only when the cursor is
active. Refer to "Clear live history" on page 79.
The history bar is at the top of the screen on 3D images.
You pan the image history by dragging on the image, or by dragging the highlighted region
of the history bar.
To resume scrolling showing current data, clear the cursor.
Setting up the image
Source
Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are available.
Used to specify the source for the image in the active panel.
You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi-panel page configuration.
Menu options for each panel are independent.
Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference.
Range
The range setting determines the distance out to the left and right of the center.
Preset range levels
Select a preset range level manually from the menu.
Auto range
In auto range, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to
the bottom.
Auto is the preferred setting for fish finding.
Select the range option and then the auto option in the menu.
Frequencies
Two frequencies are supported. 800 kHz provides the sharpest image without sacrificing
range. While 455 kHz can be used in deeper waters, or for expanded range capabilities.
Contrast
Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen.
Ú Note: We recommend that you use the auto contrast option.
Palettes
Used for selecting the image's color palette.
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Advanced options
TVG
Wave action and boat wakes can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The TVG (Time
Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near
the surface.
Flipping the image left/right
If required, flips the left/right side of the image to match the direction of the transducer
installation.
Vertical enhancement
This option stretches the data so that the differences between depths are greater on the
panel, which help you to see the changes in depth in relatively shallow areas.
Target sensitivity
This setting adjusts how many and what intensity points are included in the water column.
Turn it down to see less noise or things you don’t want to see, and turn it up to see more
information.
The Auto option automatically adjusts the settings to the optimal levels. Auto sensitivity can
be adjusted (+/-) to your preference while still maintaining the auto sensitivity functionality.
More options
Pause
Pauses the image, allowing you to examine the image in detail.
The pause function stops the echosounder from pinging. The system is not collecting data
when paused in this manner.
Clear live history
Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing only the most current
data.
View lock
When enabled, the camera will maintain the set relative rotation from the vessel. For
example, if you rotate to face the starboard side of the vessel, the camera will rotate to
maintain the starboard view when the vessel rotates.
Depth highlighting
Highlights (A) the specified depth range. The low limit sets the shallowest depth of the range
to be highlighted (B). The high limit sets the deepest depth of the range to be highlighted
(C).
The highlight color depends on the color of the selected palette.
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Echosounder settings
Use the echosounder settings dialog to make settings to your echosounder system. Refer to
"Echosounder settings" on page 135.
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StructureMap
About StructureMap
The StructureMap feature overlays SideScan images from a SideScan source on the map. This
makes it easier to visualize the underwater environment in relation to your position, and aids
in interpreting SideScan images.
The StructureMap image
StructureMap can be displayed as an overlay on your chart panel. When StructureMap
overlay is selected, the chart menu increases to show the StructureMap options.
The example below shows a chart panel with Structure overlay, combined with a traditional
SideScan panel.
StructureMap sources
Two sources can be used to overlay Structure logs on the charts, but only one can be viewed
at a time:
• Live data - Used when SideScan data is available
• Saved files - recorded SideScan data that are converted to StructureMap (*.smf) format
Live data
When live data is selected, the SideScan imaging history is displayed as a trail behind the
vessel icon. The length of this trail varies depending on available memory in the unit and
range settings. As the memory fills up, the oldest data is automatically deleted as new data is
added. When increasing the search range, the ping speed of the SideScan transducer is
reduced, but the width and the length of the image history is increased.
Ú Note: Live mode does not save any data. If the unit is turned off, all recent data is lost.
Saved files
Saved mode is used to review and examine StructureMap files, and to position the vessel on
specific points of interest on a previous scanned area. Saved files can be used as source if no
SideScan sources are available.
With this mode selected, the StructureMap file is overlaid on the map based on position
information in the file.
If the chart scale is large, the StructureMap area is indicated with a boundary box until the
scale is large enough to show Structure details.
Ú Note: When saved files are used as the source, all StructureMap files found on the
storage device and in the system’s internal memory are displayed. If there is more than
one StructureMap of the same area, the images overlap and clutter the chart. If several
logs of the same area are required, the maps should be put on separate storage devices.
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StructureMap tips
• To get a picture of taller structures (a wreck, etc.) — do not drive over it, instead, steer the
boat so the structure is on the left or right side of your vessel.
• Do not overlap history trails when conducting a side-by-side scan of an area.
Using StructureMap with mapping cards
StructureMap allows you to maintain full chart capability and can be used with preloaded
cartography as well as C-MAP, Navionics, and other third-party charting cards compatible
with the system.
When using StructureMap with mapping cards, copy the StructureMap (.smf) files to the
unit’s internal memory. We recommend keeping copies of StructureMap files on external
mapping cards.
Structure options
You adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu is
available when Structure overlay is enabled.
Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are used as the source.
Unavailable options are greyed.
Range
Sets the search range.
Transparency
Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay. With minimum transparency settings, the chart
details are almost hidden by the StructureMap overlay.
Palettes
Used for selecting the image's color palette.
Contrast
Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen.
Water column
Shows/hides the water column in Live mode.
If turned OFF schools of bait fish might not be seen on the SideScan image.
If turned ON the accuracy of the SideScan image on the map might be affected by the water
depth.
Frequencies
Two frequencies are supported. 800 kHz provides the sharpest image without sacrificing
range. While 455 kHz can be used in deeper waters, or for expanded range capabilities.
Clear live history
Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing only the most current
data.
Log sonar data
Displays the log sonar dialog. Refer to "Recording log data" on page 63.
Source
Determines the StructureMap source displayed on the chart overlay. Refer to "StructureMap
sources" on page 81.
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ForwardScan
About ForwardScan
ForwardScan sonar is a navigational aid that helps you monitor the underwater environment
in front of your vessel while carrying out slow speed maneuvers.
To use the ForwardScan feature you must have a ForwardScan transducer mounted on your
vessel.
The ForwardScan transducer must be connected to a compatible sonar module (or another
unit which has built-in sonar shared over the network).
If you have both a sonar/CHIRP and a ForwardScan transducer connected to different sonar
modules (or another unit which has built-in sonar shared over the network), you can view
both simultaneously on a single device.
Warning: Do not rely on this equipment as your principle source of
navigation or hazard detection.
Warning: Do not use this equipment to gauge depth or other conditions
for swimming or diving.
The ForwardScan image
A
Depth range scale and vessel position
B
Forward range scale
C
Point data
D
Bottom
E
Depth history
Setting up the ForwardScan image
Source
Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are available.
Used to specify the source for the image in the active panel.
You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi-panel page configuration.
Menu options for each panel are independent.
Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference.
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Depth
Controls depth range. Depth range is set to auto mode by default.
Forward range
Controls the forward looking search range. Maximum Forward range is 91 meters (300 feet).
Noise rejection
Filters out signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter.
Show zones
Displays warning zones (yellow) and critical zones (red) on the screen. Refer to "Critical forward
range and Critical depth" on page 85.
More options
Pause
Pauses the image, allowing you to examine the image in detail.
The pause function stops the echosounder from pinging. The system is not collecting data
when paused in this manner.
Palettes
Used for selecting the image's color palette.
History ratio
Controls how much sounder history is shown behind the boat. The higher the ratio, the more
history will be shown.
Point data
By default, ForwardScan only shows the bottom. Select this option to specify to view no
sounder data points, all data points, or only points (objects) in the water column.
Depth lines
Displays lines on the screen that make it easier to quickly estimate depth and the underwater
objects.
Recording ForwardScan data
Displays the record dialog. ForwardScan log data can be recorded by selecting the correct
file format (sl3) in the record dialog. For more information, refer to "Recording log data" on page
63.
Heading extension
Use the chart heading extension to monitor ForwardScan on the chart panel. Heading
extension colors are based on the ForwardScan alarm values.
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Red - Critical
B
Yellow - Warning
C
Green - Safe
Setting up ForwardScan extensions
Select ForwardScan in the chart settings dialog to view the ForwardScan heading extension
on the chart panel.
ForwardScan installation settings
Specify the setup in the ForwardScan installation dialog.
Critical forward range and Critical depth
Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth are user-selected thresholds that define a critical
zone forward of your vessel.
If the alarm is turned ON and you travel into water shallow enough to cross into the critical
zone, the Critical Zone alarm is activated.
To receive Critical Zone alarms, enable the Forward range alarm in the Alarm settings dialog.
For more information about enabling alarms, refer to "Alarms" on page 127.
You can show the critical warning zones on the image by activating the Show zones menu
option.
A
Critical zone
B
Warning zone
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Warning forward range and warning depth
Set the warning forward range and warning depth thresholds that define the warning zone
lines shown on the ForwardScan image.
Offset angle
The offset angle is used to fine tune the transducer angle if the transducer is not installed
parallel to the waterline.
If the mounting angle of the transducer is off, the image can be misrepresented.
The angle can be adjusted from 0 (vertical) to 20°.
Warning: Adjustments to the offset angle value should be done with
caution. Large variations in the offset angle value can distort depth data,
increasing the risk of striking underwater obstructions.
Depth offset
All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water
depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of
the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface.
B
A
• To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset equal
to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the vessel, A
(negative value).
• To show the depth from the water surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the
vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value)
• For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0.
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Autopilot
Safe operation with the autopilot
Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT replace
a human navigator.
Warning: Ensure the autopilot has been installed correctly, commissioned
and calibrated before use.
Ú Note: For safety reasons a physical standby key should be available.
Do not use automatic steering when:
• In heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters
• In poor visibility or extreme sea conditions
• When in areas where use of an autopilot is prohibited by law
When using an autopilot:
• Do not leave the helm unattended
• Do not place any magnetic material or equipment near the heading sensor used by the
autopilot system
• Verify at regular intervals the course and position of the vessel
• Always switch the autopilot to standby and reduce speed in due time to avoid hazardous
situations
Autopilot alarms
For safety reasons it is recommended to turn on all autopilot alarms when operating the
autopilot.
For more information, refer to "Alarms" on page 127.
Selecting active autopilot
If both an autopilot computer and a trolling motor are configured for MFD control, only one
of them can be active at a time.
Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar.
Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the
switch button in the autopilot controller.
The autopilot controller
A
Control bar
B
Autopilot controller, disengaged
C
Autopilot controller, engaged
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D
Mode button
E
Mode dependent information
F
Mode dependent buttons
G
Engage/Standby button
Engaging and disengaging the autopilot
To engage the autopilot:
• Select the engage button to activate last active mode
• Select the mode button to display the list of available modes, then select the preferred
mode
The autopilot will engage in the selected mode, and the autopilot controller will change to
show active mode options.
To disengage the autopilot:
• Select the standby button
When the autopilot is in standby, the boat must be steered manually.
Autopilot indication
The status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected.
Autopilot modes
The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the
mode depend on the autopilot computer, the boat type and available inputs.
Non-Follow Up mode (NFU)
In this mode the port and starboard buttons are used to control the rudder.
Activate this mode by selecting the port or starboard button when the autopilot is in
standby.
Follow-Up mode (FU)
In this mode the rudder moves to a set rudder angle. The rudder position is maintained at
the set angle.
To change the set rudder angle
• Select the port or starboard button
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Heading hold mode (A)
In this mode the autopilot steers the vessel on the set heading.
When the mode is activated, the autopilot selects the current compass heading as the set
heading.
Ú Note: In this mode the autopilot does not compensate for any drifting caused by current
and/or wind (W).
W
To change the set heading
• Select a port or starboard button
An immediate heading change takes place. The heading is maintained until a new heading is
set.
Tacking in Heading hold mode
Ú Note: Only available when the boat type is set to sail (autopilot configuration).
Ú Note: Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried out in calm sea
conditions with light wind to find out how it works on your vessel.
Tacking in heading hold mode changes the heading by a fixed tack angle, either to port or
starboard.
The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the tack time in the autopilot settings dialog.
Refer to "Autopilot settings" on page 94.
To initiate a tack:
• Selecting the tack button in the mode list, then selecting the tack direction.
NoDrift mode
In NoDrift mode the vessel is steered along a calculated track line, from present position and
in a direction set by the user.
When the mode is activated, the autopilot will draw an invisible track line based on current
heading from the vessel’s position. The autopilot will now use the position information to
calculate the cross track distance, and automatically steer along the calculated track.
W
Ú Note: If the vessel is drifting away from the track line due to current and/or wind (W), the
vessel will follow the line with a crab angle.
To change the set track line
• Select a port or starboard button
NAV mode
Warning: NAV mode should only be used in open waters. Navigation
mode must not be used while sailing, as course changes may result in
unexpected tacks or gybes.
Prior to entering NAV mode you must be navigating a route or towards a waypoint.
In NAV mode the autopilot automatically steers the vessel to a specific waypoint location, or
along a pre-defined route. Position information is used to change the course to steer to keep
the vessel on the track line to the destination waypoint.
Ú Note: For information about navigation, refer to "Navigating" on page 39.
NAV mode options
While in NAV mode the following buttons are available in the autopilot controller:
Restart
Restarts the navigation from the vessel’s current position.
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Skip
Skips the active waypoint and steers towards the next waypoint. This option is only available
when navigating a route with more than one waypoint between the vessel position and the
end of the route.
Cancel
Cancels active navigation and deselects the current route or waypoint navigation. The
autopilot is switched to heading hold mode, steering the vessel on the heading that was
active when the cancel button was selected.
Ú Note: This is different from selecting standby which does not stop current navigation.
Turning in NAV mode
When the vessel reaches a waypoint, the autopilot will give an audible warning and display a
dialog with the new course information.
There is a limit for the allowed automatic course change to next waypoint in a route:
• If the required course change to the next waypoint is less than the course change limit,
the autopilot will automatically change the course
• If the required course change to next waypoint is more than the set limit, you are
prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable. If the turn is not
accepted, the vessel will continue with the current set heading.
The course change limit setting depends on the autopilot computer. Refer to the autopilot
computer documentation.
Wind mode
Ú Note: Wind mode is only available when the boat type is set to Sail. It is not possible to
activate wind mode if wind information is missing.
In wind mode the autopilot captures the current wind angle as steering reference, and
adjusts the heading of the boat to maintain this wind angle.
The autopilot will keep the boat on the set wind angle until a new wind angle is set.
Warning: In wind mode the autopilot steers to the apparent or true wind
angle and not to a compass heading. Any wind shift could result in the
vessel steering on an undesired course.
To change the set wind reference angle
• Select a port or starboard button
• With the autopilot controller active, turn the rotary knob
An immediate change of wind reference angle takes place.
Tacking and gybing in wind mode
The tack/gybe option in wind mode mirrors the set wind angle on the opposite tack.
Tacking and gybing in wind mode can be performed when sailing with apparent or true
wind as the reference. In either case the true wind angle must be less than 90° (tacking) and
more than 120° (gybing).
The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the tack time in the autopilot settings dialog.
Refer to "Autopilot settings" on page 94.
To initiate a tack or gybe:
• Select the Tack/Gybe option in the mode list
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Turn patterns
The system includes a number of turn patterns, available when the autopilot is in auto mode.
The number of turn patterns depend on autopilot computer.
Ú Note: Turn patterns are not available if the boat type is set to sail.
To start a turn
Select the port or starboard options in the turn dialog.
Turn variables
All turn patterns, except the U-turn, have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn,
or at any time when the boat is in a turn.
U-turn
Changes the current set heading by 180°. When activated, the autopilot is switched to Auto
mode.
The turn rate is identical to Turn rate setting.
C-turn
Steers the vessel in a circle.
Turn variable:
• Rate of turn. Increasing the value makes the vessel turn a smaller circle.
Spiral
Makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius.
Turn variables:
• Initial radius
• Change/turn. If this value is set to zero, the boat will turn in a circle. Negative values
indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius
Zigzag
Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern.
Turn variables:
• Course change
• Leg distance
Square
Steers the vessel in a square pattern, doing 90° course changes.
Turn variable:
• Leg distance
S-turn
Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading. When activated, the autopilot is switched to
S-turns mode.
Turn variables:
• Course change
• Turn radius
Depth contour tracking
Makes the autopilot follow a depth contour.
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Warning: Do not use the DCT turn pattern unless the seabed is suitable.
Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a
small area.
Ú Note: If depth data is lost during DCT the autopilot will automatically switch to auto
mode.
It is recommended to turn on the AP Depth Data Missing alarm when using DCT. When
this alarm is activated an alarm will be raised if the depth data is lost during DCT.
To initiate a DCT turn
• Steer the boat to the depth you want to track, and in the direction of the depth contour
• Activate auto mode, then select depth contour tracking while monitoring the depth
reading
• Select the port or starboard button to initiate the depth contour steering to follow the
bottom sloping to starboard or to port
Port option
(depth decreases to port)
Starboard option
(depth decreases to starboard)
Turn variables
• Ref. depth: this is the reference depth for the DCT function. When DCT is initiated the
autopilot reads the current depth and set this as the reference depth. The reference depth
can be changed when the function is running
• Depth gain: this parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder and the
deviation from the selected depth contour. The higher depth gain value the more rudder
is applied. If the value is too small it will take a long time to compensate for drifting off the
set depth contour, and the autopilot will fail to keep the boat on the selected depth. If the
value is set too high the overshoot will increase and the steering will be unstable.
• CCA: the CCA is an angle that is added to or subtracted from the set course. With this
parameter you can make the boat yaw around the reference depth with s movements.
The larger the CCA the bigger yawing will be allowed. If the CCA is set to zero there is no
S-ing.
Operating a professional autopilot system
If the MFD system is connected to a professional autopilot system, the MFD can be used to
operate the autopilot.
Ú Note: The MFD cannot be used to configure or commission a professional autopilot
system.
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For more information about the autopilot system, refer to the separate documentation
following the autopilot system.
Autopilot sources
A professional autopilot system has its own source groups. If the MFD is going to be used to
operate the professional autopilot system, the MFD must use the same source groups as the
autopilot system.
The MFD will detect a connected professional autopilot system, and a prompt will be
displayed asking if the MFD should enable professional autopilot compatibility.
• Yes: the MFD restarts using the same source groups as the professional autopilot, and the
MFD can be used to operate the autopilot
• No: the MFD remains with its own source groups. The MFD cannot be used to operate the
autopilot
If No is selected the question is not asked again. The setting can be changed by selecting
Professional autopilot compatibility in the Advanced settings dialog.
The autopilot controller for professional autopilots
The controller for professional autopilot has additional buttons and fields available.
A
Thruster indication
B
Work profile button
Command transfer
The AP70/80 system can be set up as a Master system or as an Open system. These options
control the command transfer between control units in the autopilot system. For details,
refer to the AP70/80 Operator manual.
The command transfer action and request depends on system setup and status of the
autopilot controller as illustrated below.
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A
Passive unit – open system: request command by selecting the Take command
button
• The command is immediately transferred
B
Unlocked unit: lock/unlock other units by selecting the information field
C
Locked unit: request command by selecting the Take command button
• A request is sent to the unit in control
D
Unit in control: confirm request for command transfer
• The command is transferred when the requestor confirms take-over
Enabling/disabling thrusters
If a thruster is available for autopilot control, the Thruster button is shown in the autopilot
control bar. The button has the following indications and function:
Thruster available, but turned off.
• Select to enable the thruster
Thruster in use. Red and green arrows indicate thrust direction.
• Select to disable the thruster
Thruster available, but currently inhibited due to high speed.
• Reduce vessel speed to enable the thruster
Selecting a work profile
The AP70/AP80 supports multiple work profiles with different autopilot settings. On the MFD,
the active work profile is shown on in the autopilot controller.
The Work profile button is available in the autopilot controller or in the autopilot controller's
mode panel depending on MFD screen size.
To select the work profile:
• Select the work profile button to display the list of available work profiles, then select the
preferred work profile
Autopilot settings
The Autopilot settings dialog depends on which autopilot computer that is connected to the
system. If more than one autopilot is connected, the Autopilot settings dialog shows option
for the active autopilot.
The autopilot settings can be split between settings done by the user, and settings done
during installation and commissioning of the autopilot system.
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• User settings can be changed for various operational conditions or user preferences.
• Installation settings are defined during commissioning of the autopilot system. No
changes should later be done to these settings.
The following sections describe the user settings per autopilot computer. For installation
settings, refer to "Software setup" on page 130.
Common user settings
The following user settings are common to all autopilots.
Chart compass
Select to display a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass
symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel.
NAC-1 specific user settings
Steering response
Used to increase or decrease the steering sensitivity. A low response level reduces the rudder
activity and provides a more loose steering. A high response level increases the rudder
activity and provides more tight steering. A too high response level will cause the boat to
make S movements.
NAC-2/NAC-3 specific user settings
Autopilot
Switches the view to the last active page.
Steering
These options allow for manually changing low speed and high speed parameters that were
set during the commissioning of the autopilot computer. For more details, refer to the
separate documentation for the autopilot computer.
Selecting the low speed option or the high speed option opens dialogs the following
parameters can be changed.
• Turn rate: Preferred turn rate used while turning in degrees per minute.
• Rudder gain: This parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder and the
heading error. The higher rudder value the more rudder is applied. If the value is too small
it will take a long time to compensate for a heading error, and the autopilot will fail to
keep a steady course. If the value is set too high the overshoot will increase and the
steering will be unstable.
• Counter rudder: Relation between change in heading error and applied rudder. Higher
counter rudder will reduce applied rudder faster when approaching the set heading.
• Auto trim: Controls how aggressively the autopilot will apply rudder to compensate for a
constant heading offset, e.g. when external forces such as wind or current affects the
heading. Lower auto trim will give faster, limitation of a constant heading offset.
Ú Note: In VRF mode this parameter controls the time constant of the rudder estimate. A
lower value makes the rudder estimate faster, i.e. that it will more quickly catch up with
the boat's movements.
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• Init rudder: Defines how the system moves the rudder when switching from manual
steering to an automatic mode.
- Rudder limit: Determines the maximum rudder movement in degrees from midship
position that the autopilot can command the rudder in the automatic modes. The
Rudder limit setting is only active during autosteering on straight courses, not during
course changes. Rudder limit does not affect Follow-up or Non-Follow-up steering.
- Off heading limit: Sets the limit for the off heading alarm. An alarm occurs when the
actual heading deviates from the set heading more than the selected limit.
• Rudder limit: Determines the maximum rudder movement in degrees from midship
position that the autopilot can command the rudder in the automatic modes. The Rudder
limit setting is only active during autosteering on straight courses, not during course
changes. Rudder limit does not affect Follow-up or Non-Follow-up steering.
• Off heading limit: Sets the limit for the off heading alarm. An alarm occurs when the actual
heading deviates from the set heading more than the selected limit.
• Track response: Defines how fast the autopilot shall respond after having registered a
cross track distance.
• Track approach angle: Defines the angle used when the vessel is approaching a leg. This
setting is used both when you start navigating and when you use track offset.
• Course change confirm angle: Defines the limits for course change to next waypoint in a
route. If the course change is more than this set limit, you are prompted to verify that the
upcoming course change is acceptable.
Sailing
Ú Note: Sailing parameters are only available when the boat type is set to Sail.
This option allows for manually changing parameters that were set during the
commissioning of the autopilot computer. For more details of the settings, refer to the
separate documentation for the autopilot computer.
• Tack time: Controls the rate of turn (tack time) when performing a tack in wind mode.
• Tack angle: Controls the angle that the boat will tack to between 50º - 150º in Heading
hold mode.
• Wind function: Select what wind function the autopilot will use when in wind mode.
- Auto:
If TWA is <70º, Wind mode will use AWA.
If TWA is ≥70º, Wind mode will use TWA.
- Apparent
- True
• Manual speed: If neither boat speed or SOG data is available and or deemed reliable a
manual value for speed source can be entered and used by the autopilot to aid steering
calculations.
AC70/AC80 Specific user settings
The AC70/AC80 computers do not have any specific user settings available in the MFD.
Ú Note: The MFD cannot be used to configure or commission an AP70/AP80 system. For
more information, refer to the documentation included with the autopilot system.
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Trolling motor autopilot
Safe operation with the autopilot
Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT replace
a human navigator.
Warning: Ensure the autopilot has been installed correctly, commissioned
and calibrated before use.
Ú Note: For safety reasons a physical standby key should be available.
Do not use automatic steering when:
• In heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters
• In poor visibility or extreme sea conditions
• When in areas where use of an autopilot is prohibited by law
When using an autopilot:
• Do not leave the helm unattended
• Do not place any magnetic material or equipment near the heading sensor used by the
autopilot system
• Verify at regular intervals the course and position of the vessel
• Always switch the autopilot to standby and reduce speed in due time to avoid hazardous
situations
Autopilot alarms
For safety reasons it is recommended to turn on all autopilot alarms when operating the
autopilot.
For more information, refer to "Alarms" on page 127.
Selecting active autopilot
If both an autopilot computer and a trolling motor are configured for MFD control, only one
of them can be active at a time.
Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar.
Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the
switch button in the autopilot controller.
The autopilot controller for trolling motor
A
Control bar
B
Autopilot controller, disengaged
C
Autopilot controller, engaged
D
Mode button
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E
Mode dependent information
F
Mode dependent buttons
G
Engage/Standby button
When the autopilot controller is the active panel, it is outlined with a border.
Engaging and disengaging the autopilot
To engage the autopilot:
• Select the engage button to activate last active mode
• Select the mode button to display the list of available modes, then select the preferred
mode
The autopilot will engage in the selected mode, and the autopilot controller will change to
show active mode options.
To disengage the autopilot:
• Select the standby button
When the autopilot is in standby, the boat must be steered manually.
Autopilot indication
The status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected.
Autopilot modes
The autopilot has several steering modes.
Anchor modes
In these modes the trolling motor maintains the vessel position at a selected location.
Ú Note: When in anchor mode, the vessel heading can be affected by wind or current.
The following anchor options are available:
Cursor
Navigates to cursor position, and then maintains the vessel at that position.
Waypoint
Navigates to the selected waypoint, and then maintains the vessel at that position.
Here
Maintains the vessel at the current position.
Change the position in anchor mode
Use the arrow buttons to reposition the vessel when in anchor mode. Each press on a button
will move the anchor position 1.5 m (5 ft) in the selected direction.
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Heading lock mode
In this mode the autopilot steers the vessel on the set heading.
When the mode is activated, the autopilot selects the current compass heading as the set
heading.
Ú Note: In this mode the autopilot does not compensate for any drifting caused by current
and/or wind (W).
W
To change the set heading
• Select a port or starboard button
An immediate heading change takes place. The heading is maintained until a new heading is
set.
NAV mode
Warning: NAV mode should only be used in open waters.
Prior to entering NAV mode you must be navigating a route or towards a waypoint.
In NAV mode the autopilot automatically steers the vessel to a specific waypoint location, or
along a pre-defined route. Position information is used to change the course to steer to keep
the vessel on the track line and to the destination waypoint.
When arriving at the destination, the autopilot switches to the selected arrival mode. It is
important to select an arrival mode that fits your navigation needs before NAV mode is
activated. Refer to "Arrival mode" on page 101.
NAV mode options
While in NAV mode the following buttons are available in the autopilot controller:
Restart
Restarts the navigation from the vessel’s current position.
Skip
Skips the active waypoint and steers towards the next waypoint. This option is only available
when navigating a route with more than one waypoint between the vessel position and the
end of the route.
Turn pattern steering
The system includes a number of automatic turn steering features.
When a turn pattern is activated, the system creates temporary waypoints on the turn.
The last waypoint on the turn is the final waypoint. When the vessel reaches the final
waypoint, the vessel goes into arrival mode. Refer to "Arrival mode" on page 101.
Starting a turn
• Select the port or starboard button
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Turn variables
All turn patters have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn, or at any time when
the boat is in a turn.
U-turn
Changes the current set heading by 180°.
Turn variable:
• Turn radius
C-turn
Steers the vessel in a circle.
Turn variable:
• Turn radius
• Degrees to turn
Spiral
Makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius.
Turn variables:
• Initial radius
• Radius change per loop
• Number of loops
Zigzag-turn
Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern.
Turn variables:
• Course change per leg
• Leg distance
• Number of legs
Square
Steers the vessel in a square pattern, doing 90° course changes.
Turn variable:
• Leg distance
• Number of legs
S-turn
Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading.
Turn variables:
• Turn radius
• Course change
• Number of legs
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Trolling motor speed control
In Heading lock mode, Nav. mode and in Turn pattern steering the autopilot system can
control the trolling motor speed.
The set target speed is displayed in the autopilot controller.
There are two ways to control the target speed of the trolling motor:
• Propeller rate, set as a percentage of power (A)
• Cruise control speed (B)
Switch between the speed options by selecting the speed icon.
The speed is increased/decreased in preset steps by selecting the plus and minus buttons.
The speed can also be set manually by selecting the speed field (C).
Recording and saving a track
A track can be saved as a route from the autopilot controller. If track recording is disabled, the
function can be enabled from the autopilot controller.
For more information, refer to "Waypoints, routes, and tracks" on page 35.
Autopilot settings
Chart compass
Select to display a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass
symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel.
Select active autopilot
Selects if the autopilot controls the trolling motor or the outboard motor(s).
Auto hide autopilot bar
Controls whether the autopilot information bar is shown when the autopilot is in standby.
Arrival mode
The autopilot switches from navigation mode to the selected arrival mode when the vessel
reaches the destination point.
Standby
Disengages the autopilot. The trolling motor is controlled by hand-held remote or by foot
pedal.
Heading lock
Locks and maintains the last vessel heading.
Anchor
Anchors the vessel at the destination point.
Anchor point setup
The trolling motor can store a number of anchor points, labelled with MTG prefix. Anchor
points in the trolling motor are displayed in the Anchor point dialog.
These MTG anchor points can be saved as a waypoint in the MFD system. The position of an
MTG anchor point can be redefined to be identical to an existing waypoint, or to the current
vessel position.
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Outboard autopilot
Safe operation with the autopilot
Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT replace
a human navigator.
Warning: Ensure the autopilot has been installed correctly, commissioned
and calibrated before use.
Ú Note: For safety reasons a physical standby key should be available.
Do not use automatic steering when:
• In heavy traffic areas or in narrow waters
• In poor visibility or extreme sea conditions
• When in areas where use of an autopilot is prohibited by law
When using an autopilot:
• Do not leave the helm unattended
• Do not place any magnetic material or equipment near the heading sensor used by the
autopilot system
• Verify at regular intervals the course and position of the vessel
• Always switch the autopilot to standby and reduce speed in due time to avoid hazardous
situations
Autopilot alarms
For safety reasons it is recommended to turn on all autopilot alarms when operating the
autopilot.
For more information, refer to "Alarms" on page 127.
Selecting active autopilot
If both an autopilot computer and a trolling motor are configured for MFD control, only one
of them can be active at a time.
Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar.
Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the
switch button in the autopilot controller.
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The autopilot controller for outboard motors
A
Control bar
B
Autopilot controller, disengaged
C
Autopilot controller, engaged
D
Mode indication
E
Mode buttons
F
Turns button
G
Mode dependent buttons
H
Standby button
When the autopilot controller is the active panel, it is outlined with a border.
Engaging and disengaging the autopilot
To engage the autopilot:
• Select the engage button to activate last active mode
• Select the mode button to display the list of available modes, then select the preferred
mode
The autopilot will engage in the selected mode, and the autopilot controller will change to
show active mode options.
To disengage the autopilot:
• Select the standby button
When the autopilot is in standby, the boat must be steered manually.
Autopilot indication
The status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected.
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Autopilot modes
The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the
mode depend on the autopilot computer, the boat type and available inputs.
Non-Follow Up mode (NFU)
In this mode the port and starboard buttons are used to control the rudder.
Activate this mode by selecting the port or starboard button when the autopilot is in
standby.
To change the rudder position
• Select a port or starboard button.
The rudder moves as long as the button is pressed.
Heading hold mode (A)
In this mode the autopilot steers the vessel on the set heading.
When the mode is activated, the autopilot selects the current compass heading as the set
heading.
Ú Note: In this mode the autopilot does not compensate for any drifting caused by current
and/or wind (W).
W
To change the set heading
• Select a port or starboard button
An immediate heading change takes place. The heading is maintained until a new heading is
set.
NoDrift mode
In NoDrift mode the vessel is steered along a calculated track line, from present position and
in a direction set by the user.
When the mode is activated, the autopilot will draw an invisible track line based on current
heading from the vessel’s position. The autopilot will now use the position information to
calculate the cross track distance, and automatically steer along the calculated track.
W
Ú Note: If the vessel is drifting away from the track line due to current and/or wind (W), the
vessel will follow the line with a crab angle.
To change the set track line
• Select a port or starboard button
NAV mode
Warning: NAV mode should only be used in open waters. Navigation
mode must not be used while sailing, as course changes may result in
unexpected tacks or gybes.
Prior to entering NAV mode you must be navigating a route or towards a waypoint.
In NAV mode the autopilot automatically steers the vessel to a specific waypoint location, or
along a pre-defined route. Position information is used to change the course to steer to keep
the vessel on the track line to the destination waypoint.
Ú Note: For information about navigation, refer to "Navigating" on page 39.
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NAV mode options
While in NAV mode the following buttons are available in the autopilot controller:
Restart
Restarts the navigation from the vessel’s current position.
Skip
Skips the active waypoint and steers towards the next waypoint. This option is only available
when navigating a route with more than one waypoint between the vessel position and the
end of the route.
Cancel
Cancels active navigation and deselects the current route or waypoint navigation. The
autopilot is switched to heading hold mode, steering the vessel on the heading that was
active when the cancel button was selected.
Ú Note: This is different from selecting standby which does not stop current navigation.
Turning in NAV mode
When the vessel reaches a waypoint, the autopilot will give an audible warning and display a
dialog with the new course information.
There is a limit for the allowed automatic course change to next waypoint in a route:
• If the required course change to the next waypoint is less than the course change limit,
the autopilot will automatically change the course
• If the required course change to next waypoint is more than the set limit, you are
prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable. If the turn is not
accepted, the vessel will continue with the current set heading.
The course change limit setting depends on the autopilot computer. Refer to the autopilot
computer documentation.
Turn patterns
The system includes a number of turn patterns, available when the autopilot is in auto mode.
The number of turn patterns depend on autopilot computer.
Ú Note: Turn patterns are not available if the boat type is set to sail.
To start a turn
• Select the port or starboard button
Turn variables
All turn patterns, except the U-turn, have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn,
or at any time when the boat is in a turn.
U-turn
Changes the current set heading by 180°. When activated, the autopilot is switched to Auto
mode.
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The turn rate is identical to Turn rate setting.
C-turn
Steers the vessel in a circle.
Turn variable:
• Rate of turn. Increasing the value makes the vessel turn a smaller circle.
Spiral
Makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius.
Turn variables:
• Initial radius
• Change/turn. If this value is set to zero, the boat will turn in a circle. Negative values
indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius
Zigzag
Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern.
Turn variables:
• Course change
• Leg distance
Square
Steers the vessel in a square pattern, doing 90° course changes.
Turn variable:
• Leg distance
S-turn
Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading. When activated, the autopilot is switched to
S-turns mode.
Turn variables:
• Course change
• Turn radius
Depth contour tracking
Makes the autopilot follow a depth contour.
Ú Note: DCT turn pattern is only available if the system has a valid depth input.
Warning: Do not use the DCT turn pattern unless the seabed is suitable.
Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a
small area.
Ú Note: If depth data is lost during DCT the autopilot will automatically switch to auto
mode.
It is recommended to turn on the AP Depth Data Missing alarm when using DCT. When
this alarm is activated an alarm will be raised if the depth data is lost during DCT.
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To initiate a DCT turn
• Steer the boat to the depth you want to track, and in the direction of the depth contour
• Activate auto mode, then select depth contour tracking while monitoring the depth
reading
• Select the port or starboard button to initiate the depth contour steering to follow the
bottom sloping to starboard or to port
Port option
(depth decreases to port)
Starboard option
(depth decreases to starboard)
Turn variables
• Ref. depth: this is the reference depth for the DCT function. When DCT is initiated the
autopilot reads the current depth and set this as the reference depth. The reference depth
can be changed when the function is running
• Depth gain: this parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder and the
deviation from the selected depth contour. The higher depth gain value the more rudder
is applied. If the value is too small it will take a long time to compensate for drifting off the
set depth contour, and the autopilot will fail to keep the boat on the selected depth. If the
value is set too high the overshoot will increase and the steering will be unstable.
• CCA: the CCA is an angle that is added to or subtracted from the set course. With this
parameter you can make the boat yaw around the reference depth with s movements.
The larger the CCA the bigger yawing will be allowed. If the CCA is set to zero there is no
S-ing.
Autopilot settings
The Autopilot settings dialog depends on which autopilot computer that is connected to the
system. If more than one autopilot is connected, the Autopilot settings dialog shows option
for the active autopilot.
Chart compass
Select to display a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass
symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel.
Select active autopilot
Selects if the autopilot controls the trolling motor or the outboard motor(s).
Autopilot data sources
Provides automatic and manual data source selection for the outboard autopilot.
Auto hide autopilot bar
Controls whether the autopilot information bar is shown when the autopilot is in standby.
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Commissioning
Used to calibrate your boat’s steering (cable steer or hydraulic steering) with the NAC-1.
Ú Note: The autopilot must be commissioned prior to first use and any time after autopilot
default settings have been restored.
Steering response
Used to increase or decrease the steering sensitivity. A low response level reduces the rudder
activity and provides a more loose steering. A high response level increases the rudder
activity and provides more tight steering. A too high response level will cause the boat to
make S movements.
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Audio
About the audio function
If a compatible audio server is properly installed/connected and setup with your system, you
can use the unit to control and customize the audio system on your vessel.
The Audio controller
The control buttons, tools and options vary from one audio source to another.
A
Control bar
B
Audio controller, small and large displays
C
Maximize button, expands the audio controller
D
Source and source information
E
Control buttons
F
ON/OFF button
The OFF button is located in the source list on small displays.
Setting up the audio system
Audio server
If multiple audio sources are connected to the same network, one of the devices must be
selected as the audio server. If only one device is present, it is the selected audio server by
default.
Setting up the speakers
Ú Note: The number of mixer options depends on active audio server.
Speaker zones
This device can be set up to control different audio zones. The number of zones depends on
the audio server connected to your system.
You can adjust balance, volume and volume limit settings individually for each zone.
Adjustments to the bass and tremble settings will alter all zones.
Master volume control
By default, the volume for all speaker zones are adjusted when you adjust the volume.
You can adjust each speaker zone individually. You can also define which zones that shall be
altered when you adjust the volume.
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Selecting audio source
Use the source button to display the list of audio source. The number of sources depends on
the active audio server.
Bluetooth devices
If your audio server supports Bluetooth, Bluetooth will be listed as a source.
Use the Bluetooth icon in the audio controller to pair the audio server with a Bluetooth
enabled device such as a smart phone or tablet.
Using an AM/FM radio
Selecting the tuner region
Before using FM, AM or a VHF radio, you must select the appropriate region for your location.
Radio channels
To tune in to an AM/FM radio channel:
• press and hold the left or right audio control button
To save a channel as a favorite:
• select the favorite menu option
To page through favorite channels:
• select the up or down audio control button
List of favorite channels
The favorite list can be used for selecting a channel, and for deleting the saved channels from
the list.
Sirius radio
Ú Note: Sirius radio is available in North America only.
If you have a compatible Sirius XM receiver connected to your system, you can control the
receiver from the Audio control bar.
Sirius service covers inland U.S. waters and coastal areas into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans,
Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. The SiriusXM products received vary depending on
your selected subscription package. For more information, refer to www.siriusXM.com and
the server documentation.
Lists of Sirius channels
Several options are available for displaying the Sirius channels.
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Sirius favorite channels
You can create your favorite channels from within the list of all channels and the list of
subscribed channels.
Selecting a Sirius channel
To select a channel:
• select the left or right audio control button
To page through favorite channels:
• select the up or down audio control button
Locking channels
You can lock selected Sirius channels from being broadcasted. A user selected 4-digit code
must be entered to lock and unlock channels.
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Instruments
About Instrument panels
The panels consist of multiple gauges that can be arranged on dashboards. The panels can
be created with analog, digital, and bar gauges. Pre-defined dashboards and templates are
included.
Example:
Creating a dashboard
Use the new menu option to create your own dashboard.
Starting from blank
Select to create your own dashboard from scratch.
Use menu options to name the dashboard and manage gauges on the dashboard.
Copying an existing layout
Select to copy an existing layout that you have made.
Use menu options to name the dashboard and manage gauges on the dashboard.
Using a built-in template
Select a pre-defined template to create a dashboard. The template dashboards reflect your
vessel configuration.
Use menu options to name the dashboard and manage gauges on the dashboard.
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Customizing the dashboard
You can use edit menu options to:
• change the data for each of the gauges in any dashboard
• set limits for analog gauges
• change the dashboard layout
Ú Note: You cannot change the layout of pre-defined dashboards or dashboards you have
created using built-in templates.
Adding gauges
Select a gauge in the menu and then position it on the dashboard.
Choosing gauge data
Select the gauge in the dashboard and then the info menu option to choose the data to be
shown on the gauge.
Selecting a dashboard
You switch between the dashboards by:
• swiping left or right on the panel
• selecting the dashboard from the menu
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Weather
About the weather feature
The system includes weather functionality that allows the user to view forecast data overlaid
on the chart. This helps gaining a clear understanding of the weather conditions that are
likely to appear.
The system supports weather data in GRIB format, available for download from various
weather service suppliers.
The system also supports weather data from SIRIUS Marine Weather Service. This service is
available only in North America.
Wind barbs
The rotation of the wind barbs indicate the relative wind direction, with the tail showing the
direction the wind is coming from. In the graphics below, the wind comes from the
northwest.
Wind speed is indicated by a combination of small and large barbs at the end of the wind
tail.
Zero knots / Indeterminate wind direction
Small barb = 5 knots
Large barb = 10 knots
Arrow barb = 50 knots
If a combination of 5 and 10 knot barbs are shown on a tail, then add them together to give
you the total wind speed. The example below shows 3 x large barb + 1 x small barb = 35
knots, and 60 knots indicated with 1 x arrow barb + 1 x large barb.
Wind speed: 35 knots
Wind speed: 60 knots
Showing weather details
If pop-up is enabled, you can select a weather icon to display the identity of the observation.
If you select the pop-up, detailed information about the observation is displayed. You can
also display the detailed information from the menu when the weather icon is selected.
GRIB weather
A GRIB file contains forecast information for a set number of days. It is possible to animate the
weather data, which shows how weather systems are developing.
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Importing GRIB data
GRIB data imported into memory can be displayed as chart overlay. Refer to "Displaying GRIB
weather as overlay" on page 116. The file can be imported from any location that can be seen in
the file manager.
Ú Note: GRIB data that is imported overwrites the GRIB data in memory.
You can import the weather file using the File manager from the Tools panel or the Forecast
menu option on the Chart panel:
• When you select a GRIB file with the File manager, the import option is available. Use it to
import a GRIB file into memory.
Select the GRIB file to import the data.
• Selecting the Forecast menu option on the Chart panel displays the GRIB weather dialog.
Use the import file option in this dialog to open the File manager and import a GRIB file
into memory.
Using this dialog you can also select an available GRIB file. Selecting an available GRIB file is
the same as importing the file into memory. Available GRIB files are files downloaded from
a weather service supplier to the Gribs directory (in the Files manager).
Displaying GRIB weather as overlay
Imported GRIB weather data can be displayed as an overlay on your chart panel.
When the GRIB weather overlay option is selected, the chart menu increases to show GRIB
weather options. From this menu you can select which weather symbols you want to display,
set the distance between the barbs, and adjust the opaqueness of the weather symbols.
A
Wind barbs
B
Pressure contours
C
GRIB information window
GRIB information window
The GRIB information window shows the date and time for the GRIB weather forecast, and
the selected forecast time in brackets. A negative value in the brackets indicates historic
weather data.
If you select a position on the chart, the information window expands to include weather
details for the selected position.
Animating GRIB weather forecast
The GRIB data contains forecast information for a set number of days. It is possible to animate
the weather data and to show the predicted forecast for a specific time and date. The time
scales vary depending on the file you are using.
The time shift is shown in brackets in the GRIB information window. The time is relative to the
current time as provided by a GPS device connected to the system.
Select time and animation speed from the menu.
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SiriusXM weather
About SiriusXM weather
Ú Note: SiriusXM weather is available for North America only.
When connected to a Navico weather module, you can subscribe and include Sirius marine
weather service on your system.
Depending on your selected subscription package, Sirius weather service covers a variety of
North American inland waters and coastal areas. For more information refer to
www.siriusxm.com/sxmmarine.
Sirius status panel
When the weather module is connected to the system, you get access to the Sirius status
panel.
The status panel shows signal strength is indicated as 1/3 (weak), 2/3 (good) or 3/3
(preferred). It also includes antenna status, service level, and the electronic serial number for
the weather module.
Sirius weather panel
Sirius weather can be displayed as an overlay on your chart panel.
When weather overlay is selected, the chart menu increases to show the available weather
options.
A
Precipitation color shading
B
City forecast icon
C
Wind barb
D
Storm icon
E
SST color bar
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F
SST color shading
Showing weather details
If pop-up is enabled, you can select a weather icon to display the identity of the observation.
If you select the pop-up, detailed information about the observation is displayed. You can
also display the detailed information from the menu when the weather icon is selected.
Local weather
The local weather dialog shows current weather and weather forecast for your current
location.
Weather options
View options
Precipitation
Shades of color are used to show precipitation type and intensity. The darkest color indicates
the highest intensity.
Rain
From light green (light rain) - yellow - orange - to dark red (heavy
rain)
Snow
Blue
Mixed
Pink
Sea surface temperature (SST)
You can show the sea surface temperature as color shading or as text.
When color coding is selected, the SST color bar is shown on the left side of the display.
You define how the color codes are used to identify sea surface temperature. Refer to
"Adjusting color codes" on page 120.
Forecast wave indication
Colors can be used to indicate forecast wave height. The highest waves are dark red, while
the lowest are blue.
You can define how the color codes are used to identify the wave height. Refer to "Adjusting
color codes" on page 120.
Forecast wind barbs
Forecast wind barbs can be shown or hidden on the weather panel.
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Surface features
Turns surface features on/off. Surface features include fronts, isobars, and pressure points.
Surface features cannot be shown at the same time as Wind.
Cloud tops
Turn Cloud tops on/off. Cloud tops indicate the height of the top of the clouds. The color
palette used is grey with darker greys indicating lower clouds. Cloud tops cannot be shown
at the same time as Precipitation or Echo Tops.
Ú Note: This feature is only available for certain SiriusXM subscriptions.
Echo tops
Turns Echo tops on/off. Echo tops indicate the tops of storms. The color palette used is the
same as for Precipitation. Echo tops cannot be shown at the same time as Precipitation or
Cloud Tops.
Ú Note: This feature is only available for certain SiriusXM subscriptions.
Weather icons
Several weather icons are available to show current or predicted weather conditions.
Select an icon to display detailed weather information.
City forecast
Surface observation
Tropical storm tracking; past (grey) - present (red) - future (yellow)
Hurricane (category 1-5) tracking; past (grey) - present (red) - future
(yellow)
Tropical disturbance/depression tracking; past (grey) - present (red) future (yellow)
Storm attributes
Lightning
Watch box location and warning
Marine zone location
Marine zone
Depending on your selected subscription, SiriusXM services includes access to weather
reports for U.S. and Canadian marine zones, with the exception of the high seas zones.
You can select a marine zone and view its forecast. You can also select a marine zone as your
current zone of interest to be notified of any weather warnings in that zone.
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Tropical statements
You can read tropical statements including information about tropical weather conditions.
These statements are available for the entire Atlantic and the Eastern Pacific.
Adjusting color codes
You can define the sea surface temperature range and wave height color coding.
The temperature above warm and below cool values is displayed as progressively darker red
and darker blue.
Waves higher than the maximum value are indicated with progressively darker red. Waves
lower than the minimum value are not color coded.
Animating weather graphics
The weather information you have turned on is recorded. This information can be used to
animate past or future weather conditions. The amount of information available in the
system depends on the amount of weather activity; the more complex it is, the less time is
available for animation.
You can animate the past or the future, depending on which weather view you have turned
on:
• with precipitation overlay, you can animate for the past and only assume weather
conditions in the immediate future.
• with colored wave height overlay, you can animate the future (the predictions).
When activated, the time for the current graphic animation is displayed in the panel.
Transparency
Adjusts the transparency of the overlay.
Weather alarms
You can setup lightning or storm alarms to occur when the conditions are within a certain
range of your vessel.
You can also set up an alarm as a severe weather forecast alarm issued for your chosen
marine zone.
A watchbox is defined by the National weather service. When the alarm for watchbox is
turned on, an alarm occurs when your vessel is entering or inside a watchbox.
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Internet connection
Internet usage
Some features in this product use an internet connection to perform data downloads and
uploads.
Internet usage via a connected mobile/cell phone internet connection or a pay-per-MB type
internet connection may require large data usage. Your service provider may charge you
based on the amount of data you transfer. If you are unsure, contact your service provider to
confirm rates and restrictions.
Ethernet connection
The unit is automatically connected to the internet when connected to an Ethernet network
with internet access.
WiFi connection
Use the WiFi functionality to:
• Connect the unit to the internet. For more information, refer to "Wireless settings" on page
141.
• Connect the unit to wireless devices such as smart-phones and tablets. The smart-phones
and tablets can then be used to remote view and control the unit. For more information,
refer to "Remote control of the MFD" on page 122.
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Remote control of the MFD
Remote control options
The following options are available for remotely controlling your MFD:
• a smartphone or a tablet, connected to the same WiFi hotspot as the MFD(s)
• a smartphone or a tablet, connected to an MFD acting as a WiFi access point
Ú Note: For safety reasons, some functions cannot be controlled from a remote unit.
Smartphones and tablets
The Link app
The Link app must be used to connect a phone or tablet to the MFD.
When connected, the Link app on the phone or tablet can be used to:
• Remotely view and control the system
• Back-up and restore settings
• Back-up and restore waypoints, routes and tracks
The Link app can be downloaded from the relevant phone/tablet application store.
Connecting via a hotspot
If you connect a phone/tablet and the MFD(s) to the same hotspot, you can use your phone/
tablet to control all MFDs on the same network.
Connecting to an MFD acting as an access point
If you do not have access to a WiFi network, you can connect your phone/tablet directly to
the MFD.
The MFD network name (SSID) will be displayed as an available network in the phone/tablet.
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Using the Link app
Start the Link app to display MFD(s) available for remote control. The list includes both
connected and not connected MFDs.
Select the MFD you want to control. If the MFD is not connected, follow the instructions on
the MFD and on the table/phone to connect.
Managing WiFi connected remotes
You can change the access level and remove the WiFi connected remote controllers.
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Using your phone with the MFD
About phone integration
The following functions are available when connecting a phone to the unit:
• read and send text messages
• view caller ID for incoming calls
Ú Note: It is possible to use a smartphone to remotely control the MFD. See "Remote control of
the MFD" on page 122.
iPhone limitations:
• only incoming calls and messages received while the phone is connected to the MFD are
available
• messages cannot be sent from the MFD. iPhone does not support sending messages from
connected Bluetooth devices.
Connecting and pairing a phone
Ú Note: Bluetooth must be enabled on your phone before you can connect to the MFD.
Ú Note: If you want to pair a phone while another phone is connected to the MFD, see
"Managing Bluetooth devices" on page 126.
Ú Note: You must always connect to a phone from the MFD, not the other way around.
Use the phone icon to connect your phone to the MFD. When the icon is selected the
following happens:
• Bluetooth is turned ON in the MFD
• the Bluetooth devices dialog opens, listing all Bluetooth enabled devices within range
To pair a phone listed as other devices in the device dialog:
• select the phone you want to pair, and follow the instructions on the phone and on the
MFD
When paired, the phone is moved to the paired device section in the dialog.
To connect a paired phone:
• select the phone you want to connect
When the phone and the unit are connected, a phone icon is shown on the home page.
Incoming messages and phone notifications will now pop-up on the MFD.
Phone notifications
After the phone and unit are paired and connected, use the phone icon to display the list of
messages and the call history.
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By default, the message list shows all messages. The list can be filtered to show only sent or
received messages.
Creating a text message
Ú Note: This option is not available for iPhones.
To create a new text message:
• select the new message option in the message dialog
To respond to a text message or to a phone call:
• select the message or call you want to respond to
Responding to an incoming call
A call must be answered or rejected from the phone.
You can respond to an incoming call by a text message (not available for iPhones).
Message settings
You can define message templates and set how you want the alert to appear in the settings
dialog.
Phone troubleshooting
Not possible to connect an iPhone
The first time an MFD attempts to connect to an iPhone, the following errors might appear:
• connection failing, giving a message saying that the phone is not available for connection
• the phone does not list the correct name for the MFD
If this happens, try the following:
• reboot the MFD and restart the phone
• check that the phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth devices
• manually set the iPhone to allow notifications from the MFD:
Missing notifications
By default, the connection profile for the phone is set to auto.
The connection profile should be changed to alternative if one of the following issues
occurs:
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• the phone is connected and the alert type is set to pop-up or notification, but there is
either no alert or the alert is very delayed
• the phone is connected and there is no sound on the phone when talking
See details for how to display the device details in "Managing Bluetooth devices" on page 126.
To change the alert setting for the phone notifications, see "Message settings" on page 125.
Text messages appearing on the iPhone, but not on the MFD
Check that the text app is not open and active on the iPhone.
Managing Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth enabled devices within range are shown in the Bluetooth devices dialog. Refer to
"Bluetooth devices" on page 141.
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Alarms
About the alarm system
The system continuously checks for dangerous situations and system faults while the system
is running.
Type of messages
The messages are classified according to how the reported situation affects your vessel. The
following color codes are used:
Color
Importance
Red
Critical alarm
Orange
Important alarm
Yellow
Standard alarm
Blue
Warning
Green
Lite warning
Alarm indication
An alarm situation is indicated with:
• an alarm pop up message
• an alarm icon in the status bar, and with the status bar pulsing with the color of the alarm
If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm.
A single alarm is displayed with the name of the alarm as the title, and details for the alarm.
If more than one alarm is active at the same time, the alarm pop-up can display 3 alarms. The
alarms are listed in the order they occur with the last activated alarm at the top. The
remaining alarms are available in the alarms dialog.
Acknowledging a message
The alarm dialog options for acknowledging a message vary depending on the alarm:
• Close
Sets the alarm state to acknowledged. The siren/buzzer stops and the alarm dialog is
removed.
However, the alarm remains active in the alarm listing until the reason for the alarm has
been removed.
• Disable
Disables the current alarm setting. The alarm does not show again unless you turn it back
on in the alarm settings dialog.
There is no time-out on a message or the siren. They remain active until they are
acknowledged or until the reason for the message is rectified.
Alarms
Siren enabled
Enables/disables the siren.
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Alarm dialogs
The alarm dialogs are activated from the Alarm settings dialog or by selecting the Alarm
button on the toolbar.
Active alarms
Lists all active alarms with details. Alarms remain active until the alarm is acknowledged or
the reason for the alarm is removed.
Alarms history
Lists the alarm history with time stamp. The alarms remain in the list until they are manually
cleared.
Settings
List of all available alarm options in the system, with current settings.
From this list you can activate, deactivate and change alarm limits.
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Simulator
About
The simulation feature lets you see how the unit works without being connected to sensors
or other devices.
The status bar indicates if the simulator is toggled on.
Retail mode
In this mode a retail demonstration for the selected region is shown.
If you operate the unit when retail mode is running, the demonstration pauses.
After a time-out period, retail mode resumes.
Ú Note: Retail mode is designed for retail/showroom demonstrations.
Simulator source files
You can select which data files that are used by the simulator. It can be either pre-recorded
data files included in your device, your own recorded log files, or log files on a mass storage
device connected to the unit.
Advanced simulator settings
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Software setup
About software setup
The devices, sensors and features connected to this unit are already installed and configured.
This software setup chapter can be used to setup devices, sensors, and features when
equipment changes are made. It can also be used if equipment or system setup changes are
needed.
User settings are described in the application feature chapters.
Warning: Before you make any software setup changes described in this
chapter, refer to your boat vender to find out if any warranties or similar can
be nullified if you make setup changes.
System settings
Language
Controls the language used on this unit.
Boat settings
Used to specify the physical attributes of the boat.
Text size
Used for setting the text size in menus and dialogs.
Default setting: Normal
Key beeps
Controls the loudness of the beep sound that occurs when physical interaction is made with
the unit.
Time
Configure time settings to suit vessel location, along with time and date formats.
Satellites
The Satellites option displays a graphical view and numeric values for available satellites.
Ú Note: The content in the Satellites dialogs varies with connected antenna.
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From within this dialog you can select and configure the active GPS sensor.
PIN code
Sets a PIN code to prevent unauthorized access to your system's settings.
Note: Record the PIN code and store it in a safe place.
When you establish password protection, the PIN code must be entered when any of the
following are selected. After the correct PIN code is entered, all of them can be accessed
without re-entering the PIN code.
• Settings, activated from the home page or system controls dialog
• Alarms, activated from the toolbar
• Storage, activated from the toolbar
• Store, activated from the toolbar
Restore defaults
Restores selected settings to default factory values.
Advanced
Used for configuration of advanced settings and how your system displays various user
interface information.
Screen capture
Enables/disables screen capture. For more information, refer to "Screen capture" on page 16.
Registration
Guidance for online registration of the device.
About
Displays copyright information, software version, and technical information for this unit.
The Support option accesses the built-in service assistant, refer to "Service report" on page 148.
Services
Used for accessing web sites that provide feature services.
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Alarms
Siren enabled
Enables/disables the siren.
Alarm dialogs
The alarm dialogs are activated from the Alarm settings dialog or by selecting the Alarm
button on the toolbar.
Active alarms
Lists all active alarms with details. Alarms remain active until the alarm is acknowledged or
the reason for the alarm is removed.
Alarms history
Lists the alarm history with time stamp. The alarms remain in the list until they are manually
cleared.
Settings
List of all available alarm options in the system, with current settings.
From this list you can activate, deactivate and change alarm limits.
Radar installation
The radar system requires radar sensor specific settings in order to adjust for a number of
variables found in different installations.
Ú Note: The installation settings available depends on the radar sensor.
Radar source
In a system with more than one radar sensor, the device to configure is selected from this
menu.
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Ú Note: Radars that support dual radar mode are represented twice in the source list, with
an A and B suffix.
Radar status
Displays scanner information and scanner features, primarily used for information and to
assist with fault finding.
Scanner type
Identifies the model of scanner connected to the network.
Software version
Check to make sure you have the latest software. Check the latest software version available
at:
• www.simrad-yachting.com
Serial number
This number should be recorded for support and insurance purposes.
MARPA status
The MARPA status can identify if a heading sensor is on the network and that the radar is
receiving heading information essential for MARPA calculations.
Reset device ID
Should a radar be connected to the network that has been connected to a dual radar
network in the past, it might not be detected by the system because it might have an invalid
Device ID. With the radar connected and powered up, select the Reset Device ID button to
resolve this problem.
Ú Note: This procedure must be performed with only one radar on the network, and only
applies where a network combines an older MFD with other MFDs.
Adjust range offset
(Pulse Radar only)
The radar sweep should commence at your vessel (a radar range of zero). You may need to
adjust the radar range offset to achieve this. If this is set incorrectly, a large dark circle in the
center of the sweep might occur. You might notice straight objects such as straight sea walls
or piers having curves or an indentation. Objects close to your vessel may appear pulled in or
pushed out.
Adjust the range offset as below when the vessel is about 45 to 90 m (50 to 100 yards) from a
straight-walled jetty or similar feature that produces a straight line echo on the display.
• Point the boat towards the jetty
• Adjust the gain setting until a reasonably good image of the jetty echo is displayed
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X
X
Adjust antenna height
Set the radar scanner height relative to the water surface. The Radar uses this value to
calculate the correct STC settings.
Adjust bearing alignment
This is to align the heading marker on the screen with the center line of the vessel. This will
compensate for any slight misalignment of the scanner during installation. Any inaccuracy
will be evident when using MARPA or chart overlay.
Point the boat to be perpendicular to the very end of a breakwater or peninsula. Adjust the
bearing alignment setting, so that the heading marker and land mass intersect.
Sidelobe suppression
Occasionally false target returns can occur adjacent to strong target returns such as large
ships or container ports. This occurs because not all of the transmitted radar energy can be
focused into a single beam by the radar antenna, a small amount of energy is transmitted in
other directions. This energy is referred to as sidelobe energy and occurs in all radar systems.
The returns caused by sidelobes tend to appear as arcs.
Ú Note: This control should only be adjusted by experienced radar users. Target loss in
harbor environments may occur if this control is not adjusted correctly.
When the radar is mounted where there are metallic objects near the radar, sidelobe energy
increases because the beam focus is degraded. The increased sidelobe returns can be
eliminated using the sidelobe suppression control.
By default, this control is set to auto and normally should not need to be adjusted. However,
if there is significant metallic clutter around the radar, sidelobe suppression may need to be
increased.
To adjust the sidelobe suppression value:
1. Set radar range to between 1/2 nm to 1 nm and the sidelobe suppression to auto
2. Take the vessel to a location where sidelobe returns are likely to be seen. Typically, this
would be near a large ship, container port, or metal bridge.
3. Traverse the area until the strongest sidelobe returns are seen.
4. Change auto sidelobe suppression to OFF, then adjust the sidelobe suppression control
just enough to eliminate the sidelobe returns. You may need to monitor 5-10 radar
sweeps to be sure they have been eliminated.
5. Traverse the area again and readjust if sidelobes returns still occur.
Radar sector blanking
(Halo radar only)
Radar installed in close proximity to a mast or structure could cause unwanted reflections or
interference to appear on the radar image. Use the sector blanking feature to stop the radar
from transmitting on up to four sectors in the image. The blanking occurs on the main radar
PPI and on the radar overlay on a chart.
Ú Note: Sectors are setup relative to the heading line of the radar. The bearing of the
sector is measured from the center line of the sector.
Ú Note: Sector blanking should be applied very carefully to avoid reducing the radar’s
usefulness in identifying valid and potentially dangerous targets.
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Main radar PPI
Radar overlay on a chart
Adjust open array park angle
The park angle is the final resting position of the antenna relative to the heading line of the
radar when the radar is set to standby. The antenna will stop rotating at the desired offset.
Adjust local interference reject
Interference from some onboard sources can interfere with the Broadband radar. One
symptom of this could be a large target on the screen that remains in the same relative
bearing even if the vessel changes direction.
Halo light
Controls the levels of the Halo Radar blue accent lighting. The accent lighting can only be
adjusted when the radar is in standby mode.
Ú Note: The blue accent pedestal lighting might not be approved for use in your boating
location. Check your local boating regulations before turning the blue accent lights ON.
Reset radar to factory defaults
Clears all user and installer settings applied to the selected radar source, and restores factory
settings.
Ú Note: Use this option with caution. Take note of current settings first, especially those set
by the operator if radar has already been in active service.
Echosounder settings
Network echosounder mode
The network echosounder mode setting selects whether only one or multiple echosounder
sources can be selected at the same time.
Ú Note: Changing the mode requires that all connected sources are restarted.
View sonar log
Used to view recordings. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the
scrolling and display from the menu.
You can use the cursor on the image, measure distance, and set view options as on a live
image. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected log file, you can select which
channel to display.
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Structure depth offset
All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water
depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of
the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface.
B
A
• To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset equal
to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the vessel, A
(negative value).
• To show the depth from the water surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the
vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value)
• For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0.
Installation
Source
Select this option to display a list of sources available for setup. The settings you make in the
rest of the dialog pertain to the source selected.
Search depth
Noise may cause the echosounder to search for unrealistic depths. By setting the search
depth manually the system displays echoes received from objects within the set depth
range.
Depth offset
All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water
depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of
the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface.
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B
A
• To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset equal
to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the vessel, A
(negative value).
• To show the depth from the water surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the
vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value)
• For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0.
Water speed calibration
Water speed calibration is used to adjust the speed value from the paddle wheel to match
the actual boat speed through the water. Actual speed can be determined from GPS speed
over ground (SOG) or by timing the boat over a known distance. Water speed calibration
should be performed in calm conditions, with minimal wind and current movement.
Increase this value above 100 % if the paddle wheel is under reading, and decrease this value
if it is over reading. For example, if the average water speed reads 8.5 knots (9.8 MPH) and
SOG records 10 knots (11.5 MPH) the calibration value needs to be increased to 117 %. To
calculate the adjustment, divide the SOG by the paddlewheel speed, and multiply the
product by 100.
Calibration range: 50-200 %. Default is 100 %.
Water speed averaging
Averages water speed by measuring your speed at a selected interval of time. Water speed
intervals range from one to thirty seconds. For example if you select five seconds, your
displayed water speed will be based on averaging over 5 seconds of sampling.
Calibration range: 1-30 seconds. Default is 1 second.
Water temperature calibration
Temperature calibration is used to adjust the water temperature value from the sonar
transducer. It may be required to correct for localized influences to the measured
temperature.
Calibration range: -9.9° - +9.9°. Default is 0°.
Ú Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is temperature
capable.
Transducer type
Ú Note: The transducer type is automatically set for transducers that support Transducer ID
(XID) and is not user selectable.
Transducer type is used for selecting the transducer model connected to the sonar module.
The transducer selected will determine what frequencies the user can select during sonar
operation. In some transducers with built-in temperature sensors, the temperature reading
may be inaccurate or not available at all if the wrong transducer is selected. Transducer
temperature sensors are one of two impedances - 5k or 10k. Where both options are given
for the same model transducer, refer to paperwork supplied with transducer to determine
impedance.
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Restore echosounder defaults
Restore echosounder settings to the factory supplied defaults.
ForwardScan installation
Available when the ForwardScan feature is connected.
Autopilot settings
The Autopilot settings dialog depends on which autopilot computer that is connected to the
system. If more than one autopilot is connected, the Autopilot settings dialog shows option
for the active autopilot.
The autopilot settings can be split between settings done by the user, and settings done
during installation and commissioning of the autopilot system.
• User settings can be changed for various operational conditions or user preferences.
• Installation settings are defined during commissioning of the autopilot system. No
changes should later be done to these settings.
The following sections describe the installation settings per autopilot computer. For user
settings, refer to "Autopilot" on page 87.
NAC-1 specific installation settings
Commissioning
Used to calibrate your boat’s steering (cable steer or hydraulic steering) with the NAC-1.
Ú Note: The autopilot must be commissioned prior to first use and any time after autopilot
default settings have been restored.
Cable steer calibration
Ú Note: The rudder source must be set to rudder feedback to be able to run this
calibration
Start the calibration process by selecting the rudder feedback calibration option, and follow
the onscreen instructions.
Ú Note: When centering the motor during the calibration process, ensure that the motor is
centered visually when the dialog shows 0 value. If not, center the motor visually before
pressing OK to align the physical position with the dialog value.
When the calibration process is completed, select the rudder test option to confirm the
calibration.
If the calibration does not pass the rudder test:
• confirm that motor is moving
• confirm that the rudder feedback reading moves according to motor rotation
• check the NAC-1 drive cable
• confirm that the motor can be manually moved smoothly in each direction
• check for other mechanical issues
• check wiring connections
• repeat the rudder calibration.
Hydraulic system calibration
Virtual rudder feedback (VRF) calibration is used for vessels with hydraulic steering when no
rudder feedback is available.
Ú Note: The rudder source must be set to VRF to be able to run this calibration.
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Start the calibration process by selecting the VRF calibration option, and follow the onscreen
instructions.
Ú Note: When the autopilot attempts to turn the motor during the calibration process,
ensure that the motor movement is noticeable and that the motor is turning in the
correct direction before selecting Yes on the dialog. When No is selected, the NAC-1
reverses direction and increases power the next time it turns the motor during the
calibration process.
Ú Note: You may have to select No more than once to ensure the pump provides enough
power to turn the motor at high boat speed.
Steering response
Used to increase or decrease the steering sensitivity. A low response level reduces the rudder
activity and provides a more loose steering. A high response level increases the rudder
activity and provides more tight steering. A too high response level will cause the boat to
make S movements.
NAC-2/NAC-3 specific installation settings
For setup and commissioning of the NAC-2 or NAC-3, refer to the commissioning manual
included with the autopilot computer.
AC70/AC80 Specific installation settings
The AC70/AC80 computers do not have any specific installation settings available in the
MFD.
Ú Note: The MFD cannot be used to configure or commission an AP70/AP80 system. For
more information, refer to the documentation included with the autopilot system.
Fuel settings
The fuel utility monitors a vessel's fuel consumption. This information is totaled to indicate
trip and seasonal fuel usage, and is used to calculate fuel economy for display on instrument
pages and the data bar.
To use the utility, a Navico Fuel Flow sensor, or a NMEA 2000 engine adaptor cable/gateway
with Navico Fuel Data Storage device must be fitted to the vessel. The Navico Fuel Flow
sensor, does not require the use of a separate Fuel Storage device. Refer to the engine
manufacturer or dealer for information on whether or not your engine provides a data
output, and what adaptor is available to connect to NMEA 2000.
Once the physical connection is made, ensure source selection is completed. Multiple engine
installations using Fuel Flow sensors, or Fuel Data Storage devices, require setup of related
engine location in the Device list. For general source selection information, refer to "Network
settings" on page 143.
Vessel setup
The Vessel setup dialog must be used to select the number of engines, the number of tanks
and vessel’s total fuel capacity across all tanks.
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Fuel remaining measurement
The Fuel remaining measurement can be determined from fuel used by engine(s), or fuel
level from tank sensors. Nominal fuel consumption is required to set the scale on the fuel
economy gauge. This value should be determined from experience, over time. Alternatively
the boat builder or designer may be able to give an approximate value to use.
Ú Note: Fuel remaining measurement taken from level sensors while underway can get
inaccurate readings due to vessel movement.
Ú Note: Nominal fuel consumption setting should be determined taking into account
typical vessel loads. That is, filled fuel and water tanks, stowed tender, supplies, etc.
Fuel flow configuration
After the number of engines is set, it is required to set which fuel flow sensor is connected to
which engine. Under Device list on the Network page, view the Device Configuration dialog
for each sensor, and set the Location to match the engine the device is connected to.
Unconfigure - defaults the device which clears all user settings.
Reset Fuel Flow - restores only the Fuel K-Value setting, if set in Calibrate. Only Navico
devices can be reset.
Calibrate
Calibration may be required to accurately match measured flow with actual fuel flow. Access
calibration from the Refuel dialog. Calibration is only possible on Navico’s Fuel Flow sensor.
1. Start with a full tank and run the engine as it would normally be operated.
2. After at least several liters (a few gallons) have been used, the tank should be fully refilled,
and the Set to full option selected.
3. Select the Calibrate option.
4. Set the actual amount used based on amount of fuel added to the tank.
5. Select OK to save settings. The Fuel K-Value should now show a new value.
Ú Note: To calibrate multiple engines repeat the steps above, one engine at a time.
Alternatively, run all engines simultaneously, and divide the Actual amount used by the
number of engines. This assumes reasonably even fuel consumption on all engines.
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Ú Note: The Calibrate option is only available when Set to full is selected, and a Fuel Flow is
connected and set up as a source.
Ú Note: A maximum of 8 engines is supported using Fuel Flow sensors.
Fuel Level
With the use of a Navico Fluid Level device connected to a suitable tank level sensor, it is
possible to measure the amount of fuel remaining in any equipped tank. The number of
tanks must be set in Vessel Setup dialog, initiated from the Fuel setting options page, to
allow discrete tank assignment of the Fluid Level devices.
Select Device list on the Network page, and view the Device Configuration dialog for each
sensor, and set the Tank location, Fluid type, and Tank size.
For setting up the Instrument bar or a gauge on the Instrument page with Fluid Level device
data, refer to the Operator Manual.
Ú Note: A maximum of 5 tanks is supported using Fluid Level devices.
Ú Note: Tank data that is output by a compatible engine gateway can also be displayed,
however tank configuration for such a data source is not possible from this unit.
Wireless settings
Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality.
Connect to the Internet
Used for connecting to a hotspot.
When connected, the text changes to include Already connected.
Connect your phone/tablet
Used for connecting a phone or tablet to the MFD. Refer to "Remote control of the MFD" on page
122.
Bluetooth
Enables the built-in Bluetooth functionality.
Bluetooth devices
Displays the Bluetooth device dialog. Use this dialog to pair or remove pairing to Bluetooth
enabled devices.
Select a device to:
• display device details
• connect, disconnect or remove the device from the device list
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External WiFi (IDS Hub)
Activates the WiFi in the IDS Hub.
WiFi networks
Shows the WiFi network connection status. If the MFD is connected to the internet (WiFi
hotspot), the hotspot name (SSID) is shown.
DHCP
Select to enable another device on the network to act as the DHCP server and disable the
unit's WiFi to act as the DHCP server. The DHCP server dynamically assigns IP addresses and
other network configuration parameters to each device on the network. This enables the
devices to access the internet and communicate with other IP network devices connected to
the network.
Ú Note: Only one device on the network should act as a DHCP server.
External hotspot (IDS Hub)
Enables the External wireless in the IDS-HUB to act as a hotspot. When acting as a hotspot
other smart devices can connect to it and access the internet or other smart devices.
Hotspot settings
Select to display the MFD's hotspot network name (SSID) and key. Only available when the
MFD built-in hotspot is turned on.
Remembered hotspots
Displays hotspots the unit has been connected to in the past.
Remote control permissions
Lists remote controller connection information. Select to give (one time or always) or remove
a remote controller permission to control the unit.
Advanced
Tools are available within the software to assist in fault-finding and setting up the wireless
network.
DHCP Probe
The wireless module contains a DHCP server that allocates IP addresses for all the MFDs, and
devices in a network. If integrating with other devices, such as a 3G modem or satellite
phone, other devices in the network may also be acting as DHCP servers. To make it easy to
find all DHCP servers on a network, dhcp_probe may be run from the unit. Only one DHCP
device may be operational on the same network at a time. If a second device is found, turn
off its DHCP feature if possible. Refer to the device’s own instructions for further assistance.
Ú Note: Iperf and DHCP Probe are tools provided for diagnostic purposes by users familiar
with network terminology and configuration. Navico is not the original developer of
these tools, and cannot provide support related to their use.
Iperf
Iperf is a commonly used network performance tool. It is provided for testing wireless
network performance around the vessel so weak spots or problem areas can be identified.
The application must be installed on and run from a tablet device.
The unit must be running Iperf server before initiating the test from the tablet. On exiting the
page, Iperf automatically stops running.
Browser
Select to display a list of items which the internal browser can open.
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Device name
Assigning a name is useful in systems using more than one device of the same type and size.
Sources
Data sources provide live data to the system.
When a device is connected to more than one source providing the same data, the user can
choose the preferred source. Before commencing with source selection make sure all
external devices and networks are connected and turned on.
Auto Select
The Auto Select option looks for all sources connected to the device. If more than one source
is available for each data type, selection is made from an internal priority list. This option is
suitable for the majority of installations.
Manual source selection
Manual selection is generally only required where there is more than one source for the same
data, and the automatically selected source is not the one desired.
Group source selection
The unit can use the same data sources that all other products on the network use, or
alternatively use a data source independently from other units.
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If the unit is part of a source group, all source selection changes will affect all units belonging
to the same group.
Ú Note: In order to enable group selection, the unit must be set to the Simrad group.
Devices with no selected group can use different sources than the rest of the network
devices.
Advanced source selection
This allows the most flexible and precise manual control over which devices provide data.
Occasionally auto select might not assign the desired source, which can be corrected using
the advanced source selection.
Device list
Selecting a device in this list will bring up additional details and options for the device.
All devices allow allocation of an instance number in the configure option. Set unique
instance numbers on any identical devices on the network to allow the unit to distinguish
between them. The data option shows all data being output by the device.
Ú Note: In most cases, setting the instance number on a 3rd party product is not possible.
Diagnostics
Provides information useful for identifying an issue with the network.
NMEA 2000
Provides information on NMEA 2000-bus activity.
Ú Note: The following information might not always indicate an issue that can be simply
resolved with minor adjustment to network layout or connected devices and their
activity on the network. However, Rx and Tx errors are most likely indicating issues with
the physical network, which can be resolved by correcting termination, reducing
backbone or drop lengths, or reducing the number of network nodes (devices).
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Bus State
Simply indicates whether the bus is powered, but not necessarily connected to any data
sources. However, if bus shows as off, but power is present along with an increasing error
count, it is possible that termination or cable topology is incorrect.
Rx Overflows
The unit received too many messages for its buffer before the application could read them.
Rx Overruns
The unit contained too many messages for its buffer before the driver could read them.
Rx/Tx Errors
These two numbers increase when there are error messages, and decrease when messages
are received successfully. These (unlike the other values) are not a cumulative count. Under
normal operation these should be at 0. Values around 96 upwards indicate a heavily error
prone network. If these numbers go too high for a given device, it will automatically drop off
the bus.
Fast Packet Errors
Cumulative counter of any fast packet error. This could be a missed frame, or a frame out of
sequence etc. NMEA 2000 PGNs are made of up to 32 frames. The entire message will be
discarded when a frame is missed.
Ú Note: Rx and Tx Errors often indicate an issue with the physical network, which may be
resolved by correcting termination, reducing backbone or drop lengths, or reducing the
number of network nodes (devices).
UDB
Provides information on Ethernet activity.
SimNet groups
This function is used to control parameter settings, either globally or in groups of units. The
function is used on larger vessels where several units are connected to the NMEA 2000
network. By assigning several units to the same group, a parameter update on one unit will
have the same effect on the rest of the group members.
If any of the settings require discrete control, set the group to None.
Damping
If data appears erratic or too sensitive, damping may be applied to make the information
appear more stable. With damping set to off, the data is presented in raw form with no
damping applied.
Calibration
An offset (positive or negative) can be applied to correct data inaccuracies from NMEA 2000
sources.
Ú Note: Any calibrations made here will only be applied locally to this unit. Other devices
on the network will not have these offsets applied.
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NMEA 2000 setup
Receive waypoint
Select this option to allow another device capable of creating and exporting waypoints via
NMEA 2000 to transfer directly to this unit.
Send waypoint
Select this option to allow this unit to send waypoints to another device via NMEA 2000.
Ú Note: The system can only transmit or receive one waypoint at a time on creation of that
waypoint. For bulk import or export of waypoints see the operator manual.
NMEA 0183 setup
The NMEA 0183 port(s) must be set to suit the speed of connected devices, and can be
configured to output only the sentences required by listening devices.
Receive waypoint
Select this option to allow a device capable of creating and exporting waypoints via NMEA
0183 to transfer directly to this unit.
Baud rate
This should be set to correspond with devices connected to the NMEA 0183 input and
output. The input and output (Tx, Rx) use the same baud rate setting.
Ú Note: AIS transponders typically operate at NMEA 0183-HS (high speed), and will require
the baud rate to be set to 38,400.
Serial output
Selection determines whether the data is output via Tx lines, and will enable editing of the
output sentences list.
Serial output sentences
This list allows control over which sentences that are transmitted to other devices from the
NMEA 0183 port. Due to the limited bandwidth of NMEA 0183 it is desirable to only enable
the data that is required. The less sentences that are selected, the higher the output rate of
the enabled sentences.
Commonly used sentences are enabled by default.
Ethernet/Wireless
The NMEA 0183 data stream is output and made available to tablet devices and PCs, via the
internal wireless or Ethernet. The dialogue provides IP and port data typically required for
configuring the application on the third party device.
Ú Note: Other MFDs cannot decode this information back to NMEA 0183, to use the data
as a source. To share data a physical NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 connection is still
required.
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Maintenance
Preventive maintenance
The unit does not contain any field serviceable components. Therefore, the operator is
required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance.
Cleaning the display unit
To clean the screen:
• A micro-fiber or a soft cotton cloth should be used to clean the screen. Use plenty of
water to dissolve and take away salt remains. Crystallized salt, sand, dirt, etc. can scratch
the protective coating if using a damp cloth. Use a light fresh water spray then wipe the
unit dry with a micro-fiber or a soft cotton cloth. Do not apply pressure with the cloth.
To clean the housing:
• Use warm water with a dash of liquid dish soap or detergent.
Avoid using abrasive cleaning products or products containing solvents (acetone, mineral
turpentine, etc.), acid, ammonia, or alcohol as they can damage the display and plastic
housing.
Do not:
• use a jet or high pressure wash
Checking the connectors
Push the connector plugs into the connector. If the connector plugs are equipped with a
lock or a position key, ensure that it is in the correct position.
Touchscreen calibration
Use the system setting option to calibrate the touchscreen.
Software updates
Before initiating an update to the unit, be sure to back up any potentially valuable user data.
Refer to "Backing up your system data" on page 149.
Installed software and software updates
The about dialog shows the software version currently installed on this unit (A).
If the unit is connected to internet, the dialog also shows available software updates (B).
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Update the software when connected to internet
If the system is connected to the internet, the system automatically checks for software
updates. If an update is available a message appears:
You can download the software, ignore the message, or go to the update list to see available
options. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Update the display software from a storage device
You can download the display software update file from www.simrad-yachting.com to a
smart device (e.g. a PC). Transfer the update file to a compatible storage device, and then
insert the storage device in the IDS Hub.
Select the update file in the Storage dialog's storage device directory, in each display. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
Update the IDS Hub software from a storage device
You can download the IDS Hub software update from www.simrad-yachting.com to a smart
device (e.g. a PC). Transfer the update file to a compatible storage device’s main directory.
Turn on the system with the storage device inserted in the IDS Hub. The system will update
the IDS Hub software during the system startup.
Service report
The system has a built-in service assistant that creates a report about the unit. The service
report is used to assist in technical support enquiries.
It can also include information about devices connected to the network(s).
The report includes the software version, serial number, and information from the settings
file.
If you call technical support before creating the report, you can enter an incident number to
assist with tracking. You can attach screenshots and log files to the report.
Ú Note: There is a 20MB limit for the report attachments.
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The report can be saved to a storage device and emailed to support.
You can also upload it directly if you have an internet connection.
Backing up your system data
It is recommended to regularly copy user data and your system settings database as part of
your back-up routine.
Waypoints
The waypoints option in the storage dialog allows for managing user data.
Export format
The following formats are available for export:
• User Data File version 6
Used to export waypoints, routes and colored tracks/trails.
• User Data File version 5
Used to export waypoints and routes with a standardized universally unique identifier
(UUID), which is very reliable and easy to use. The data includes such information as the
time and date when a route was created.
• User Data File version 4
Best used when transferring data from one system to another, since it contains all the
extra bits of information these systems store about items.
• User Data file version 3 (w/depth)
Should be used when transferring user data from one system to a legacy product
• User data file version 2 (no depth)
Can be used when transferring user data from one system to a legacy product
• GPX (GPS Exchange, no depth)
This is the format most used on the web that shares among most GPS systems. Use this
format if you are taking data to a competitor's unit.
Export all waypoints
The export option is used for exporting all waypoints, routes, tracks and trips.
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Export region
The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data.
1. Select the export region option
2. Drag the boundary box to define the desired region
3. Select the export option from the menu
4. Select the appropriate file format
5. Select the export option to export to the memory card
Purging user data
Deleted user data are stored in the unit's memory until the data is purged. If you have
numerous deleted, unpurged user data, purging may improve the performance of your
system.
Ú Note: When user data is deleted and/or purged from the memory, it cannot be
recovered.
Exporting the settings database
Use the settings database option in the storage dialog to export your user settings.
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Integration of 3rd party devices
Several 3rd party devices can be connected to the unit. The applications are displayed on
separate panels or integrated with other panels.
A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the
system. If not, enable the feature from the advanced option in the System settings dialog.
The 3rd party device is operated by using menus and dialogs as on other panels.
This manual does not include specific operation instructions for any 3rd party device. For
features and functionality, refer to the documentation included with the 3rd party device.
SmartCraft VesselView integration
When a compatible Mercury Marine VesselView product or VesselView Link is present on the
NMEA 2000 network, the engines can be monitored and controlled from the unit.
When the feature is also enabled in the advanced settings features dialog:
• A Mercury icon is added to the home page - select it to display the engine instrument
panel.
• A Mercury settings dialog is added - use this dialog to change engine settings.
• Mercury and Vessel Control buttons are added to the control bar:
- Selecting the Mercury button displays engine and vessel data.
- Selecting the Vessel button opens the engine controller.
When the features are enabled, the display may prompt the user for some basic
configuration information.
For more information, refer to the VesselView manual or engine supplier.
Suzuki engine integration
If a Suzuki C-10 gauge is available on the NMEA 2000 network, the engines can be monitored
from the unit.
When the feature is also enabled in the advanced settings features dialog:
• A Suzuki icon is added to the home page - select it to display the engine instrument
panel.
For more information, refer to the engine manual or engine supplier.
Yamaha engine integration
If a compatible Yamaha gateway is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, the engines can
be monitored from the unit.
When the feature is also enabled in the advanced settings features dialog:
• A Yamaha icon is added to the home page - select it to display the engine instrument
panel.
• If the Yamaha system supports Troll Control, a Troll button is added to the control bar.
Select this button to enable/disable troll control and control the trolling speed.
For more information refer to the engine manual or the engine supplier.
Evinrude engine integration
If an Evinrude engine control head is available on the NMEA 2000 network, the Evinrude
engines can be monitored and controlled from the unit.
When the feature is also enabled in the advanced settings features dialog:
• An Evinrude icon is added to the home page - select it to display the engine instrument
panel.
• An Evinrude settings dialog is added - use this dialog to change engine settings.
• An Evinrude button is added to the control bar - selecting this button opens the engine
controller. Use the engine controller to control the engines.
A maximum of two control heads and four engines is supported.
For more information, refer to the engine manual or engine supplier.
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FUSION-Link integration
FUSION-Link devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network can be controlled from the
system.
The FUSION-Link devices appear as additional sources when using the audio function. No
additional icons are available.
Refer to "Audio" on page 110 for more information.
BEP CZone integration
The unit integrates with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling and monitoring a
distributed power system on your vessel.
The CZone icon is available in the toolbar on the Home page when a CZone system is
available on the network.
For information how to use the CZone feature refer to the separate manual provided with
your CZone system.
CZone dashboard
When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone dashboard is added to the
Instruments panels.
You switch between a panel’s dashboards by selecting the left and right arrow symbols or by
selecting the dashboard from the menu.
Editing a CZone dashboard
You can customize a CZone dashboard by changing the data for each of the gauges.
Available editing options depend on the type of gauge and which data sources that are
connected to your system.
Power-Pole anchors
Power-Pole anchors, which can be controlled by the C-Monster Control System installed on
your boat, can be controlled from the unit. To control the Power-Poles, you pair the PowerPoles with the unit using Bluetooth wireless technology available in both products.
Power-Pole controls
When Bluetooth is enabled, the Power-Pole button becomes available in the control bar.
Select it to display the Power-Pole controller.
For pairing Bluetooth devices, refer to "Bluetooth devices" on page 141.
If you are pairing dual Power-Poles, also review "Pairing with dual Power-Poles" on page 153.
When the Power-Pole controller is opened, the system connects to paired Power-Poles.
When the connection is confirmed the control buttons are enabled.
The Power-Pole controller displays control buttons for each Power-Pole that is paired to the
unit.
Single press the AUTO buttons to raise and lower the Power-Poles automatically all the way
up and down. The manual up and down buttons raise and lower the poles as high or low as
you want.
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Single Power-Pole controller
Dual Power-Poles controller
On a dual controller you can raise and lower the Power-Poles separately, or press the sync
(links) button to allow for control of both with a single press of the auto buttons or the
manual up and down buttons.
Stay connected
Select the Settings button on the Power-Pole controller to open the Power-Pole Settings
dialog where you can select to stay connected to all paired Power-Pole anchors.
Ú Note: Selecting to Stay connected speeds up access to the controls, but the anchors
cannot be controlled from another unit when it is selected. Turn off this option to allow
connection from other units.
Pairing with dual Power-Poles
If dual Power-Poles are installed on your boat, the one that is paired first automatically
becomes Port and the second is set to Starboard in the Power-Pole controls.
To swap them around, unpair the connected Power-Poles. And then, toggle off and on
Bluetooth in the Wireless settings dialog to reset the Bluetooth memory. Once Bluetooth has
been toggled back on, proceed in pairing the Power-Poles in the correct order.
Power-Pole Charge module
The Power-Pole battery charge management system displays battery status information.
For installation, wiring and setup information, refer to the Power-Pole documentation
supplied with the charge module.
A
Engine battery/batteries
B
Battery connections
C
Power-Pole charge module
D
Auxiliary battery/batteries
E
Charge module AC power source connection
Battery icons
Color
Indicates
Green
Good level
Yellow
Marginal level
Red
Failing/critical level
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Battery and AC source connections
Color
Indicates
Blue
Current flow
Grey
No current flow
Emergency power transfer
If your engine battery is low and you want to transfer power from the aux battery to the
engine battery, select this option.
Warning: Using a battery at a very low charge level can damage the
battery.
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Touchscreen operation
Basic touchscreen operation on the different panels is shown in the table below.
The panel sections in this manual have more information about panel specific touchscreen
operation.
Icon
Description
Tap to:
Activate a panel on a multi-panel page
Position the cursor on a panel
Select a menu and a dialog item
Toggle a checkbox option on or off
Show basic information for a selected item
•
•
•
•
•
Press and hold:
• On any panel with a cursor to either activate the cursor assist feature
or open the menu. Refer to "Customizing the long press feature" on page 20.
• On the Instrument bar to open the Choose data dialog.
• On a panel button on the home page to see available split screen
options.
• On a favorite button on the home page to enter edit mode.
Scroll through a list of available options without activating any option.
On a slide bar, move the slide up or down.
Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to
stop the scrolling.
Pan to position a chart or sonar image on the panel.
Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image.
Ú Note: Not available for zooming sonar images.
Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image.
Ú Note: Not available for zooming sonar images.
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Status bar icon definitions
Depending on your system and set up, the following icons can appear on the status bar:
Icon
Definition
Alarm - a standard (yellow), important (orange) or critical (red) alarm is
sent. To remove the icon in the status bar, acknowledge the alarm in the
Alarms dialog. If needed, change the alarm setting or remedy the
situation so the same alarm is not resent immediately by the system.
Autopilot modes: Auto-Heading hold, Follow up, Navigation, No drift,
Standby. Use the autopilot controller to select an autopilot mode.
Autopilot turns - autopilot is turning the vessel in a turn mode: C turn,
Depth turn, S turns, Spiral turn, Square turn, ZigZag turns. In most cases,
when the turn is completed the turn icon is replaced with an autopilot
mode icon. Use the autopilot controller to select an autopilot turn or
cancel the turn.
Downloading files, e.g.: software update file, logs from C-MAP Genesis,
GRIB weather files, PredictWind routes, etc.
The unit is connected to the internet. The unit can be used to download
or upload files to the internet.
No GPS signal. Clear view between the antenna and satellites with no
obstructions is best. The placement of the GPS and obstructions
between it and satellites can affect the signal strength (e.g. placing the
GPS antenna in a room with metal walls and/or ceiling). Weather
conditions can also affect the signal.
Check cables and connectors if your system has an external GPS
antenna.
To see status of satellite signal fixes, open the system settings dialog and
select the Satellites option.
GPS signal strength: strong, medium, and weak. The placement of the
GPS and obstructions between it and satellites can affect the signal
strength. In some cases, a well-placed external GPS antenna might be
needed.
GPS signal strength with the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is
strong, medium, and weak.
An external keyboard is connected to the unit.
An external mouse is connected to the unit.
A mobile (cell) phone is connected to the unit via Bluetooth.
The system is simulating. Turn ON/OFF the simulator from the simulator
settings dialog.
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Definition
Radar is paused. If you want the radar to transmit, select the transmit
option in the Radar page menu.
Radar is transmitting. If you want to pause the radar, select the pause
option in the Radar page menu.
An OP40 remote controller is connected to the unit
An ZC1 remote controller is connected to the unit
An OP50 or ZC2 remote controller is connected to the unit
The system is synchronizing data during startup.
File transfer problem, caused by an interruption in the internet
communication.
Trip recording. For more information, open the TripIntel tool option.
Uploading files, e.g.: service report, C-MAP genesis, route files to
PredictWind, etc.
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