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STARLIGHT PLUS
LORENZ ELECTRONICS S.N.C
Via Lirone, 10
20068 Peschiera Borromeo (MI)
LORENZ ELECTRONICS S.N.C
Via Lirone, 10
20068 Peschiera Borromeo (MI)
STARLIGHT PLUS
CODE: SLCOLS 515a522/523 - 120702
Copyright 2002 HYDROSERVICE Italia.
All rights reserved. Printed in Italy. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed
in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written
permission of the publisher.
STARLIGHT PLUS
Warning!!!
Electronic charts displayed by the chartplotter are believed to be accurate and
reliable, but they are not intended to substitute for the official charts which
should remain your main reference for all the matters related to the execution
of a safe navigation.
For this reason we would like to remind you that you are required to carry on
board and use the officially published and approved nautical charts.
Caution
nPlease read through this manual before the first operation. If you have any
questions, please contact the Company customer service or your local
dealer.
nThe chartplotter is not built water proof. Please give attention to avoid
water intrusion into the chartplotter. Water damage is not covered by the
warranty.
nExtensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the chartplotter.
nConnection to the power source with reversed polarity will damage the
chartplotter severely. This damage may not be covered by the warranty.
nThe chartplotter contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only ex-
perienced technicians can handle.
nThe C-MAP NT+ C-CARD are available from your local dealer.
nWe will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or con-
sequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this
material.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 11
1.1 FEATURES ........................................................................................... 11
1.2 BASICS ........................................................................................... 12
1.3 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................................................... 12
2 Before You Begin ........................................................................................... 13
2.1 THE KEYBOARD ...................................................................................... 13
2.2 TURNING THE CHARTPLOTTER ON AND OFF.................................... 15
2.2.1 Turning On ...................................................................................... 15
2.2.2 Turning Off ...................................................................................... 16
2.3 CHANGING KEYPAD BACKLIGHT AND CONTRAST ........................... 16
2.4 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ................................................................ 16
2.5 SETTING THE INPUT PORT & FORMAT ............................................... 16
2.5.1 NMEA-0183 Power & I/O Port ........................................................ 16
2.5.2 NMEA-0183 GPS Port .................................................................... 17
2.6 ADDITIONAL C-CARDS ........................................................................... 18
2.6.1 Inserting C-CARD ........................................................................... 18
2.6.2 Removing C-CARD......................................................................... 18
2.7 PRINT SCREEN ON PAPER ................................................................... 19
3 For the New User ........................................................................................... 21
3.1 SCREEN DISPLAY CONFIGURATION ................................................... 21
3.1.1 Charts and Text Area ..................................................................... 21
3.1.2 Depth Graph ................................................................................... 23
3.1.3 GPS Data Page .............................................................................. 23
3.1.4 Navigation Data Page..................................................................... 24
3.1.5 Graphic Data (Rolling Road) Page................................................. 24
3.2 A-B-C-D FUNCTION ................................................................................ 25
3.2.1 Inserting the A-B-C-D points .......................................................... 25
3.2.2 Deleting the A-B-C-D points ........................................................... 25
3.2.3 Navigating on the A-B-C-D points .................................................. 25
3.3 MAP ORIENTATION FUNCTION............................................................. 25
3.4 NAVIGATING TO A SINGLE DESTINATION .......................................... 26
3.4.1 Distance and Bearing to Target ..................................................... 26
3.4.2 Time To Go ..................................................................................... 26
3.4.3 Deleting Target ............................................................................... 26
3.5 C-MAP NT+ INFORMATION .................................................................... 27
3.5.1 Display Mode .................................................................................. 27
3.5.2 Customize Map............................................................................... 28
3.5.2.1 Marine Settings .................................................................. 28
3.5.2.2 Depth Settings ................................................................... 30
3.5.2.3 Land Settings ..................................................................... 30
3.5.2.4 Chart Settings .................................................................... 31
3.5.3 Getting Automatic Info.................................................................... 32
3.5.4 Info Tree and Expanded Info page................................................. 33
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3.5.5 Info Function ................................................................................... 33
3.5.6 Getting Port Info ............................................................................. 33
3.5.7 Getting Tide Info ............................................................................. 34
3.5.8 Find Function .................................................................................. 35
3.5.8.1 Finding Port Services ........................................................ 35
3.5.8.2 Finding Nearest Ports ........................................................ 36
Searching by name ............................................................ 36
Searching port in the range ............................................... 36
3.5.8.3 Finding Tide Stations ......................................................... 36
3.5.8.4 Finding Wrecks .................................................................. 37
3.5.8.5 Finding Obstructions.......................................................... 37
4 For the Experienced User ........................................................................................... 39
4.1 MORE ABOUT CREATING AND USING ROUTES ................................ 39
4.1.1 Waypoints ....................................................................................... 39
4.1.1.1 Adding Waypoint ............................................................... 39
4.1.1.2 Creating a route ................................................................. 40
4.1.1.3 Deleting Waypoint ............................................................. 40
4.1.1.4 Deleting route .................................................................... 41
4.1.1.5 Distance and Bearing to Target......................................... 41
Time To Go ........................................................................ 42
Deleting Target .................................................................. 42
4.1.1.6 Moving Waypoint ............................................................... 42
4.1.1.7 Inserting Waypoint ............................................................. 43
4.1.1.8 Editing Waypoint................................................................ 44
4.1.1.9 Finding information about Waypoints: User Points List page .. 45
Finding User Points ........................................................... 45
Deleting selected User Point ............................................. 45
Deleting all User Points with the same symbol ................. 46
Deleting all User Points with the same type ..................... 46
Deleting all stored User Points .......................................... 46
4.1.2 Routes ........................................................................................... 46
4.1.2.1 Selecting route ................................................................... 46
4.1.2.2 Deleting route .................................................................... 46
4.1.2.3 Reversing route ................................................................. 46
4.1.2.4 Selecting route Color ......................................................... 47
4.1.2.5 Finding information about a route: Route Report.............. 47
Selecting route ................................................................... 47
Changing Speed & Fuel values ......................................... 47
Reversing route ................................................................. 47
Deleting route .................................................................... 48
4.2 USING MARKS & EVENTS...................................................................... 48
4.2.1 Marks ........................................................................................... 48
4.2.1.1 Adding Mark ....................................................................... 48
4.2.1.2 Deleting Mark ..................................................................... 48
4.2.1.3 Goto ................................................................................... 48
4.2.1.4 Moving Mark ...................................................................... 48
4.2.1.5 Editing Mark ....................................................................... 49
4.2.1.6 Finding information about Marks: User Points List page .. 50
4.2.2 Events ........................................................................................... 50
4.2.2.1 Adding Event ..................................................................... 50
4.2.2.2 Deleting Event ................................................................... 50
4.2.2.3 Goto ................................................................................... 51
4.2.2.4 Editing Event...................................................................... 51
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4.2.2.5 Finding information about Events: List User Points page. 51
4.3 EBL & VRM FUNCTION ........................................................................... 52
4.3.1 Placing EBL & VRM ....................................................................... 52
4.3.2 Deleting EBL & VRM ...................................................................... 52
4.3.3 Editing EBL & VRM ........................................................................ 52
4.4 MORE ABOUT A-B-C-D FUNCTION ....................................................... 53
4.4.1 Adding the A-B-C-D points ............................................................. 53
4.4.2 Deleting the A-B-C-D points ........................................................... 53
4.4.3 Deleting the A-B-C-D segment....................................................... 53
4.4.4 Moving the A-B-C-D points............................................................. 53
4.4.5 inserting the A-B-C-D points .......................................................... 54
4.4.6 Navigating on the A-B-C-D points .................................................. 54
4.5 USING THE TRACK FUNCTIONS ........................................................... 54
4.5.1 Selecting active Track .................................................................... 54
4.5.2 Enabling Track storing.................................................................... 54
4.5.3 Displaying Track ............................................................................. 54
4.5.4 Selecting track Color ...................................................................... 55
4.5.5 Deleting Track ................................................................................ 55
4.5.6 Selecting Track memorizing type ................................................... 55
4.5.7 Selecting distance .......................................................................... 55
4.5.8 Selecting time ................................................................................. 55
4.6 USER C-CARD MENU ............................................................................. 56
4.6.1 Saving File ...................................................................................... 56
4.6.2 Loading File .................................................................................... 57
4.6.3 Deleting File .................................................................................... 57
4.6.4 Formatting User C-CARD............................................................... 57
4.6.5 Changing User C-CARD................................................................. 58
5 Terms & Functions ........................................................................................... 59
6 For the Technician ........................................................................................... 81
6.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... 81
6.2 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 82
6.3 EXTERNAL WIRING ................................................................................ 83
6.4 TYPICAL CONNECTION - "POWER & I/O" Connector .......................... 84
6.5 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 85
6.5.1 Printing on Serial Printer ................................................................ 85
6.5.2 Printing on Parallel Printer.............................................................. 86
6.6 SYSTEM TEST ......................................................................................... 87
6.6.1 RAM Menu ...................................................................................... 87
6.6.2 DIM Menu ....................................................................................... 88
6.6.3 CARTRIDGES ................................................................................ 88
6.6.4 SERIAL PORTS ............................................................................. 89
A C-Forecast ........................................................................................... 90
Coverage of the forecasting area ..................................................................... 91
A.1 PRESENTATION OF DATA ...................................................................... 91
A.1.1 Presentation of weather information .............................................. 93
A.1.1.1 Viewing the information in Navigation mode ..................... 93
A.1.1.2 Viewing the weather information in Browse mode ............ 93
A.2 SYSTEM SET-UP C-FORECAST ............................................................ 94
A.2.1 Installation of hardware components .............................................. 95
A.2.1.1 Electrical connection.......................................................... 95
A.2.1.2 Verification of C-COM module ........................................... 97
A.2.1.3 The GSM SIM-card ............................................................ 97
A.2.2 Installation of Software................................................................... 98
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A.2.2.1 Registrations of user ID ..................................................... 98
A.2.2.2 Inserting the telephone number of the C-Forecast server 98
A.2.2.3 Activation of the serial port ................................................ 98
A.2.3 Transfer of Weather Data ............................................................... 98
A.2.3.1 Insert current date and time .............................................. 98
A.2.3.2 Selection of an area from which to get weather data ....... 99
Inserting of point of departure ........................................... 99
Inserting heading ............................................................... 99
A.2.3.3 Selecting type of weather information to be collected ...... 99
A.2.3.4 Download of data ............................................................... 99
Error massages ............................................................... 100
SIM-card PIN Error .......................................................... 100
Other Errors ..................................................................... 100
A.3 MENU SETTINGS .................................................................................. 100
A.3.1 C-Forecast SetUp menu ............................................................... 100
A.3.1.1Display .............................................................................. 101
A.3.1.2 Wind Speed Alert ............................................................. 101
A.3.1.3 Waves Height Alert .......................................................... 101
A.3.1.4 Modem Port ..................................................................... 101
A.3.1.5 Wind Speed Unit .............................................................. 101
A.3.1.6 Wave Height Unit ............................................................. 101
A.3.1.7 User Identifier................................................................... 102
A.3.1.8 Telephone Number .......................................................... 102
A.3.1.9 Sim Pin ............................................................................. 102
A.3.1.10 Max Speed ..................................................................... 102
A.3.2 Download Preview ......................................................................... 102
A.3.2.1 Type ................................................................................. 103
A.3.2.2 Mode and Position ........................................................... 103
A.3.2.3 Show on Chart ................................................................. 103
A.3.2.4 Course.............................................................................. 103
A.3.2.5 ETD and Date .................................................................. 104
A.3.2.6 Download Now ................................................................. 104
A.3.3 Browse 104
B C-Staff ......................................................................................... 106
B.1 C-STAFF MENU ..................................................................................... 107
B.1.1 Send Position ................................................................................ 107
B.1.2 Position Request ........................................................................... 107
C Trouble shooting ......................................................................................... 108
Analytical Index ......................................................................................... 109
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1
Introduction
If you have not used a position-finding instrument before and intend to use
your chartplotter for navigating, we suggest that you read this user manual and make
sure you are familiar with its contents. Chapter 2 "Before You Begin" introduces you
to the basic information to get you start using the chartplotter. Chapter 3 "For the
New User" should be read first to become familiar with your new instrument. Chap-
ter 4 "For the Experienced User" introduces the advanced features of the chartplotter.
For all other information you wish please refer to the Chapter 5 "Terms and Func-
tions".
Throughout this user manual, the keys are shown in capitals letters enclosed
between single inverted commas, for example 'MENU'.
Menu operations are in bold characters listed by keys sequence with the menu
names enclosed between inverted commas, for example 'MENU' + "BASIC SET-
TINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' means: press the 'MENU'
key, using the cursor key to select the Basic Settings menu, press 'ENTER', using the
cursor key to select the Input/Output menu and then press 'ENTER'.
Terms and functions underlined, for example Target, are explained in the Chapter 5.
1.1 FEATURES
The chartplotter is a computer specifically designed for nautical use but, more
precisely, to ease and speed up all calculations, which so far have been done manu-
ally. If connected to a positioning instrument, the chartplotter displays the current
position, the speed, and the heading of the boat and its track. The user information
like Waypoints, Marks and tracks can then be stored on a User C-CARD, and can be
recalled at any time. On the screen are shown navigation data and cartographic infor-
mation obtained from electronic charts of C-MAP NT+ C-CARD.
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1.2 BASICS
The chartplotter is controlled by using 11 keys. There is also a cursor key to
move a cursor across the screen. As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the
key action; every time the key pressed is not valid, three rapid beeps sound indicates
that no response is available.
Fig. 1.2 - The controller
1.3 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
If your chartplotter does not operate properly, go to the System Test on Par.
6.6. Most common operating difficulties can be diagnosed using these tests. If you
still need assistance, call your local dealer, reporting the Software Release and Car-
tography information available in the About Page.
Select About Page: 'MENU' + "About..." + 'ENTER'
Fig. 1.3 - About Page
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2
Before You Begin
This chapter provides basic information to get you start using the chartplotter;
it will help you to become familiar with the chart display and the functions of the
controls before you start using the chartplotter.
2.1 THE KEYBOARD
The 'CONTRAST'/'BRIGHTNESS'/'POWER' key
Press the right side of 'POWER' to turn the chartplotter On. Press and hold
the right side of 'POWER' down (once the chartplotter has been turned On) for 3
seconds turns the chartplotter Off.
Press and immediately release the right side of 'POWER' to adjust the bright-
ness, press and immediately release the left side of 'POWER' to adjust the contrast of
the display.
The
A-B-C-D
key
Pressing 'A-B-C-D' places A, B, C, D points at cursor coordinates.
The
PAGE
key
Press 'PAGE' to select the configuration you wish among cartography and
text area in two different modes (text area on the right side or on the bottom line of
the screen, full screen if Target has been inserted or with partial information on
SOG), only cartography, Depth Graph 1/2 screen and 1/3 screen pages, GPS Data
page, Navigation Data page, Graphic Data page (See Par. 3.1).
The
INFO
key
Selects information on cartographic objects.
The
DEST
key
Place the cursor and press 'DEST' to set Target.
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The
MOB
key
Pressing 'MOB' inserts MOB (Man OverBoard).
The
MENU
key
Selects the Functions Menu.
The
Z
O
O
M
and
Z
O
O
M
keys
Press 'ZOOM IN' shows more details of a smaller area, by changing the
chart scale and zooming in on your display. Press 'ZOOM OUT' to operate simi-
larly to the 'ZOOM IN', except in reverse, changing the scale and showing a wider,
otherwise less detailed view.
The
C
L
E
A
R
key
Excluding specific situations, returns to the previous menu or leaves a menu
without making changes. If you are not into a menu, if the GPS computing a valid fix
position and the chartplotter is not in Home mode, pressing 'CLEAR' sets Home
mode. When Home (called also Navigate) mode is set, the cursor is not shown any-
more and all cartographic functions (zoom, scroll, etc.) are leaded by the fix position.
The fix is centered in the map display and the map scrolls underneath as the fix
position changes. To deactivate Home mode move the cursor.
In Basic Mode deletes the A, B, C, D points, the User Point (Mark, Event,
Waypoint), the MOB, the Target identified by the cursor.
The
E
N
T
E
R
key
Selects the desired option, confirms selection; in Basic Mode places A, B, C,
D points on the cursor coordinates, in Advanced Mode creates Objects (Mark, Event,
Waypoint, EBL/VRM).
The cursor key
Moves the cursor about on the display screen, quickly and accurately. The
cursor starts moving slowly the cursor key is initially pressed then accellerates after a
while if the cursor key is pressed and hold. It also scrolls the desired option in the
menu page(s): up/down move the current menu selection; right executes the func-
tion assigned to the active selection in the menu (same as 'ENTER'); left quit menu
(same as 'CLEAR').
If in Home (Navigate) mode, it allows to exit from Home mode.
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2.2 TURNING THE CHARTPLOTTER ON AND OFF
Before powering On the chartplotter, check for the correct voltage (10-35
volt dc) and the correct connections with the positioning instrument:
Fig. 2.2 - Power On
2.2.1 TURNING ON
Press and hold the right side of 'POWER' for 1 second. The chartplotter
emits one rapid beep sound and a title page is opened:
Fig. 2.2.1 - Title page
Note (*)
The software version is subject to change without notice. This manual is valid anyway.
After a few seconds, the first of the two Caution Notice pages is displayed,
reminding you that the chart plotter is only an aid to navigation, and should be used
with appropriate prudence. The electronic charts are not intended to substitute for
the official charts. Then the cartographic screen is displayed.
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2.2.2 TURNING OFF
Press the right side of 'POWER' and hold for 3 seconds: a countdown timer
appears on the screen, if you release the key before the countdown timer reaches
zero, the chart plotter will remain On.
2.3 CHANGING KEYPAD BACKLIGHT AND CONTRAST
Press and immediately release the right side of 'POWER' (do not press and
hold the key, or the "power-off" message will be displayed!): the backlight increases.
Repeat this operation the backlight decreases.
Press and immediately release the left side of 'POWER': the contrast increases.
Press and immediately release the left side of 'POWER' the contrast decreases. In
other words, first pressure of the key will increase the value till you keep it pressed,
next pressure of the key will decrease the value till you keep it pressed.
Warning!!!
At low temperatures the CCFL backlight may not glow properly. allow a few minutes to warm
up.
2.4 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE
It is possible to select the language in which you wish information to be
displayed (for screen labels, menus and options, but it is not affect the map informa-
tion). The default setting is Italian.
Press 'MENU', by using the cursor key select the Basic Settings menu, then
press 'ENTER' and again by using the cursor key select Language item and press
'ENTER': choose the language you want and press 'ENTER' to confirm.
2.5 SETTING THE INPUT PORT & FORMAT
2.5.1 NMEA-0183 POWER & I/O PORT
The setting should be NMEA-0183 4800-N81-N if the external NMEA 0183
device is connected as follows:
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Fig. 2.5.1 - I/O PORT
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"NMEA0183 PWR I/O PORT" + 'ENTER' + "4800-N81-N" + 'ENTER'
2.5.2 NMEA-0183 GPS PORT
The setting should be NMEA-0183 4800-N81-N if the external NMEA 0183
device is connected as follows:
Fig. 2.5.2 - GPS PORT
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"NMEA0183 GPS PORT" + 'ENTER' + "4800-N81-N" + 'ENTER'
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2.6 ADDITIONAL C-CARDS
The chartplotter uses two types of C-MAP cartridges: either a chart cartridge
or a data storage cartridge. A chart cartridge, called C-CARD, contains detailed charts
of the area covered. A data storage cartridge, called User C-CARD can be used to
permanently store your routes, Waypoints, Marks, Events and tracks (see Par. 4.6).
2.6.1 INSERTING C-CARD
Hold the C-CARD by the short inclined side so that you can see the C-MAP
label.
Fig. 2.6.1 - Inserting C-CARD (I)
Gently push the C-CARD into one of the two slots (1); push the C-CARD in
as far as it will go, then move it to the bottom (2) to hold fixed into the slot (3).
Fig. 2.6.1a - Inserting C-CARD (II)
2.6.2 REMOVING C-CARD
Press lightly the C-CARD you wish to remove (1) and move it to the top (2)
until you hear a click: the C-CARD will ejected out of the slot (3).
Fig. 2.6.2 - Removing C-CARD
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Note
C-MAP is continuously creating new charts and revising old ones. If you wish to receive
information on the newest available charts, you can write for the catalog of available C-MAP
NT+ C-CARD at your dealer.
2.7 PRINT SCREEN ON PAPER
The user can print the screen image on paper, if the chartplotter is connected
to a printer. The printer must be a serial printer and set as described in Par. 6.5.
To activate the print screen press 'MENU' for more than 1 second. To print
one page it takes several minutes. To abort print screen press 'CLEAR'.
To select the desired settings:
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"PRINTER OUTPUT" + 'ENTER'
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3
For the New User
In order to get started using your chartplotter, you must do the following
things: 1) Your chartplotter must have been installed properly according to the in-
stallation instruction on Par. 6.2.
2) You must have performed the proper settings for use with your position-
ing instrument (see Par. 2.5) and inserting the C-CARD for navigating in area you
wish (see Par. 2.6).
3) You must have Power On to the chartplotter and adjust the brightness and
contrast of the display (see Par. 2.2 and 2.3).
Once this is done, you can use your chartplotter for navigation.
3.1 SCREEN DISPLAY CONFIGURATION
The screen display can be shown in 8 different modes (wrap around) among
cartography and text area in two different modes (text area on the right side or on the
bottom line of the screen, complete if Target has been inserted or with partial infor-
mation on SOG), only cartography, Depth Graph 1/2 screen and 1/3 screen pages,
GPS Data page, Navigation Data page, Graphic Data page.
To select the configuration you wish:
'PAGE' more times
3.1.1 CHARTS AND TEXT AREA
The charts and text area can be shown in two different modes. The first is
with text area on the right side of the screen:
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Fig. 3.1.1 - Charts and text area
The second is with text area on the bottom line of the screen (with partial
information on SOG):
Fig. 3.1.1a - Charts and text windows
If Target is set, in the previous Fig. 3.1.1a instead of the only SOG informa-
tion window, a text line with DST, BRG, XTE, SOG and TTG information appears.
Then it is possible to see on the screen only charts:
Fig. 3.1.1b - Full charts
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3.1.2 DEPTH GRAPH
The depth graph can be shown in two different modes. Depth graph dis-
played only on 1/3 of the screen:
Fig. 3.1.2 - The Depth Graph 1/3 of the screen
or Depth graph displayed on 1/2 of the screen:
Fig. 3.1.2a - The Depth Graph 1/2 of the screen
3.1.3 GPS DATA PAGE
The GPS Data page shows in graphic mode GPS data.
Fig. 3.1.3 - GPS Data Page
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On the right side of the screen (see Fig. 3.1.3), there is a polar representation
of the azimuth and elevation of each satellites. The circle contains a number indicat-
ing the PRN of the satellite and it is filled when it is used for the fix solution. On the
left side there are histograms indicating the S/N ratio (SNR). The bar is filled when
the satellite is used for solution. As example, the satellite with PRN=10 is used for
solution with S/N=44, Azimuth=127degree and Elevation=70degree. When a valid
fix is received, the Lat/Lon, Date, Time, Altitude, VDOP, HDOP, SOG and COG
are shown in the page.
3.1.4 NAVIGATION DATA PAGE
The Navigation Data page shows information about speed (SOG) and course
(COG) of the ship, status of the received signal, ship's coordinate and other general
information.
Fig. 3.1.4 - Navigation Data Page
3.1.5 GRAPHIC DATA (ROLLING ROAD) PAGE
The Graphic Data Page shows in graphic mode navigation data.
Fig. 3.1.5 - Graphic Data Page
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3.2 A-B-C-D FUNCTION
The A-B-C-D function allows you to create the A, B, C, D points and to delete
them.
3.2.1 INSERTING THE A-B-C-D POINTS
Place the cursor on the desired position and press 'A-B-C-D': on the screen
the A point and an information window on A appear. Move the cursor and press 'A-
B-C-D' again: the B point appears, connected to A with a straight segment; an infor-
mation window on A-B segment (distance (DST), bearing (BRG) and total distance
from the first point) appears. Moving the cursor and pressing 'A-B-C-D' places the C
and D points:
Fig. 3.2.1 - A-B-C-D points
3.2.2 DELETING THE A-B-C-D POINTS
Place the cursor on the desired point (A, B, C or D) and press 'CLEAR': the
point is deleted. When the point is deleted, the cursor is placed on the previous point,
if existed. The labels of the next points are renamed.
3.2.3 NAVIGATING ON THE A-B-C-D POINTS
If fix received is good, place the cursor on the desired point A, B, C or D and
press 'DEST'. When the ship arrives to the Destination point, navigation follows to
the next point (if existed).
3.3 MAP ORIENTATION FUNCTION
The Map Orientation function selects the orientation of your chart accord-
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ing to: North (the map is shown with North upwards), Head (the map is shown with
the Head upwards), Course (the map is shown with the ship's current heading up-
wards). The default setting is North. To select the Map Orientation:
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP ORIENTATION" + 'ENTER'
or:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' +
"MAP ORIENTATION" + 'ENTER'
In this case if Course is selected, is possible to insert the Orient. Resolution
angle.
3.4 NAVIGATING TO A SINGLE DESTINATION
3.4.1 DISTANCE AND BEARING TO TARGET
Once you have positioned the cursor on your desired location press 'DEST'.
Fig. 3.4.1 - Navigation to a single destination
On the screen is shown a line connecting the Target with the ship's position.
When the Target is placed, all navigation data are referred to this Target.
3.4.2 TIME TO GO
When the Target is set the TTG value is displayed in the Graphic Data page
(see Fig. 3.1.5):
'PAGE' more times to select Graphic Data page
3.4.3 DELETING TARGET
Place cursor on Target icon, press 'ENTER', select "STOP" and press 'EN-
TER': the symbol identifies Target disappears from the screen. Otherwise press 'CLEAR'
when cursor is on the Target icon.
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3.5 C-MAP NT
+
INFORMATION
As part of C-MAPs continuous Electronic Vector Chart product
development and improvement program, C-MAP NT+, a natural evolution of
our Electronic Chart technology, has been released.
The key points of NT+ can be divided into five main categories:
1. Coverage/Price
2. Chart/Display Presentation
3. New Features/Functions
4. Accessories
5. Compatibility
Looking at the chart displayed on the screen, you will see a variety of objects
and symbols. Refer to the Cartography Reference Guide for their explanation.
The display can be customized for your personal preferences and needs (see
the following paragraphes).
3.5.1 DISPLAY MODE
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "DISPLAY MODE" + 'ENTER'
To simplify the customization of the chart display, the map settings are now
re-organized in modes allowing the user to choose the preferred setting. Pre-pro-
grammed settings are user selectable from Full, Simple, Fishing, Low and Custom.
The default setting is Custom. The custom selection allows the user to customize the
chart to users preferences. The chart below shows the selections for each mode:
Setting Full Simple Fishing Low Custom
(Default values)
Names On On On Off On
Nav-Aids INT INT INT INT INT
Light Sectors On Off Off Off On
Attention Areas On On On Off On
Tides & Currents On On Off Off On
Seabed Type On Off On Off On
Ports & Services On On Off Off On
Tracks & Routes On Off Off Off On
Underwater Objects On Off On Off On
Depth Areas On On On Off On
Depth Areas > 0005 0005 0005 0005 00002 Mt
Depth Areas < 0030 0030 0030 0030 00009 Mt
Depth Lines & Soundings On O n O n Off On
Depth Lines & Soundings > 0000 0000 0000 0000 00000 Mt
Depth Lines & Soundings < 9999 0005 9999 0005 00305 Mt
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Rivers & Lakes On On Off Off On
Natural Features On Off Off Off On
Cultural Features On Off Off Off On
Landmarks On On Off Off On
Lat/Lon Grid On Off On Off On
Chart Boundaries On Auto Off Off On
Cartography On On Off On On
Mixing Levels On Off On Off On
Declutter Off On Off On Off
3.5.2 CUSTOMIZE MAP
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'
This function allows the user to customize the following selections and is
divided into the following setting menus: Marine Settings, Depth Settings, Land Set-
tings and Chart Settings. If any of the settings are changed while in the Customize
Map mode, when exiting the chartplotter will show a prompt Do you want to
change Display Mode to Custom?. Press ENTER' to accept.
Note
The Warning window appears only if Display Mode is not Custom.
The current Map Settings are shown in a table:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CURRENT MAP SETTINGS TABLE" + 'ENTER'
3.5.2.1Marine Settings
The Marine Settings menu controls the display on the map of the marine
features.
Names: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' +
"NAMES" + 'ENTER'
Nav-Aids: US/US Simple/INT/INT Simple/Off. The default setting is US. When
selected it affects Lights, Signals, Buoys & Beacons display.
- INT(ernational): Draws Nav-Aids using international symbology. All com-
ponents of Complex Objects are shown.
- INT(ernational) Simplified: Shows Complex Object with one icon only.
Non-complex Nav-Aids are shown using international symbology.
- US: Draw Nav-Aids using NOAA symbology. All components of Com-
plex Objects are shown.
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- US Simplified: Shows Complex Object with one icon only. Non-complex
Nav-Aids are shown using NOAA symbology.
- Off: Lights, Signals, Buoys & Beacons are no longer displayed on the charts.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAV
AIDS" + 'ENTER'
Light Sectors: On/Off. The default setting is On. Light Sectors are not displayed
when Nav-Aids option is set to Simplified or Off (the display of Light Sectors is
decided by the cartographic Library).
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' +"LIGHT
SECTORS" + 'ENTER'
Attention Areas: On/Off. The default setting is On. The Attention Areas will al-
ways be contour only when On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "AT-
TENTION AREAS" + 'ENTER'
Tides & Currents: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TIDES
& CURRENTS" + 'ENTER'
Seabed Type: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SEA-
BED TYPE" + 'ENTER'
Ports & Services: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "PORTS
& SERVICES" + 'ENTER'
Tracks & Routes: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' +
"TRACKS & ROUTES" + 'ENTER'
Underwater Objects: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "UN-
DERWATER OBJECTS" + 'ENTER'
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3.5.2.2Depth Settings
The Depth Settings menu controls the display on the map of the depth informa-
tions.
Depth Areas: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH
AREAS" + 'ENTER'
Depth Areas >: Sets a min reference depth value. The default setting is 5 Ft.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH
AREAS >" + 'ENTER'
Depth Areas <: Sets a max reference depth value. The default setting is 30 Ft.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH
AREAS <" + 'ENTER'
Depth Lines & Soundings: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH
LINES & SOUNDINGS" + 'ENTER'
Depth Lines & Soundings >: Sets a min reference depth & soundings value. The
default setting is 0 Ft.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH
LINES & SOUNDINGS >" + 'ENTER'
Depth Lines & Soundings <: Sets a max reference depth & soundings value. The
default setting is 09999 Ft.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH
LINES & SOUNDINGS <" + 'ENTER'
3.5.2.3Land Settings
The Land Settings menu controls the display on the map of the terrestrial
features.
Rivers & Lakes: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "LAND SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "RIVERS
& LAKES" + 'ENTER'
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Natural Features: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "LAND SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NATU-
RAL FEATURES" + 'ENTER'
Cultural Features: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "LAND SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "CUL-
TURAL FEATURES" + 'ENTER'
Landmarks: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "LAND SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "LAND-
MARKS" + 'ENTER'
3.5.2.4Chart Settings
The Chart Settings menu controls the display on the map of the chart features.
Lat/Lon Grid: On/Off. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "LAT/
LON GRID" + 'ENTER'
Chart Boundaries: On/Off/Auto. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "CHART
BOUNDARIES" + 'ENTER'
Cartography: On/Off. The default setting is On. Used to zoom-in and pan every-
where regardless the existence of data. While in "virtual cartography" (Cartography
Off) by setting Cartography On from menu, the chartplotter displays the previous
scale level with charts. Again while in Cartography On, the chartplotter will work in
the same way also when you exit from the charts coverage, panning with the cursor
or because of a ship position change. When in Cartography Off, it is also possible to
have virtual cartography between two subsequent scale levels with charts.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "CAR-
TOGRAPHY" + 'ENTER'
Mixing Levels: On/Off. The default setting is Off. When the map coverage at the
current zoom level does not fill the entire screen, the chartplotter draws the rest of
the map expanding the cartographic information read from, at most, two zoom lev-
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els above the current zoom level. For this reason the map is drawn three times: firstly
it draws the two levels before the current level and then the current level. The area
covered by the cartographic data read from the previous levels is identified by a dot-
ted pattern. When the cursor is moved on an areanot covered by data of the current
level and the Cartography item is switched Off, the chartplotter zooms out to the
first level covered by cartographic data. When the Cartography item is switched On,
the cursor can be moved on the areas obtained from the previous levels but no infor-
mation is provided on the objects found on that area since it is considered not suit-
able for navigation at that scale level.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MIX-
ING LEVELS" + 'ENTER'
Note
The Mixing Levels function works only with the new NT+ C-CARDs. It also affects the speed of
the redraw of the screen. If this function is not used it maybe disabled.
Declutter: On/Off. The default setting is Off. When it is On removes overlapping
text (e.g. Names, Spot Soundings etc.).
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
+ "CUSTOMIZE MAP" + 'ENTER'+ "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' +
"DECLUTTER" + 'ENTER'
3.5.3 GETTING AUTOMATIC INFO
The type of Automatic Info is user selectable.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' +"AUTO
INFO" + 'ENTER'
The possible settings are:
- Off: disabled, no automatic info shown at all.
- On Points: only on points. This is the default setting.
- On All: on all objects (points, lines and areas).
The Automatic Info On Points shows information when the cursor is placed
on points (as Port Services, Tides, lights, wrecks, rocks, buoys, beacons, obstruc-
tions, land markers, etc.). The Automatic Info On All shows information when the
cursor is placed on points, on lines (as Depth contours, Traffic Separation, Territo-
rial Sea, Cartographic Lines etc.) on areas (Depth, Built-up, Sea, Attention, Restricted
etc.) and on names (on the beginning of the text -hot spot- or on any of the characters
of the name -name message box-).
The details on Land, Source of Data, Cartographic Area and Spot Soundings
are not shown.
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Fig. 3.5.3 -Automatic Info on Points window
If you press 'ENTER' you get the information about that object.
3.5.4 INFO TREE AND EXPANDED INFO PAGE
This page combines the Info Tree and the Expanded Info pages; this gives the
advantage of showing the details of the object selected on the Info Tree while the
cursor is moving through the Info Trees items.
The upper side of the page contains the Info Tree and the Lower side con-
tains the expanded information. While moving the cursor through the Info Tree, all
the relevant information of the selected object is shown on the lower part of the
page. When the selected object is a Tide Height, pressing 'ENTER' the Tide page
is shown. Pressing 'CLEAR' the page is closed.
3.5.5 INFO FUNCTION
Place the cursor in any place you want and press:
'INFO'
to show the Info Tree and Expanded Info page (see Par. 3.5.4).
3.5.6 GETTING PORT INFO
Upon viewing the chart of a port or harbour, you will see a Port Info icon
that can be clicked on to query the available information immediately displayed with
many details. The Port Info icon is visible only if the Ports & Services option is On
(default setting).
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Fig. 3.5.6 - Port Info icon
The available information is shown in the Automatic Info window where
icons of the available services are shown:
Fig. 3.5.6a - Automatic Info window
To expand information about that object press 'ENTER'.
3.5.7 GETTING TIDE INFO
To obtain Tide Info:
Fig. 3.5.7 - Tide Info icon
Place the cursor on the Tide symbol, a Automatic Info window is opened:
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Fig. 3.5.7a - Quick Info on Tide
To display the Tide Graph page press 'ENTER' for two times:
Fig. 3.5.7b - Tide Graph
Using the cursor key, it is possible to move the cursor anywhere on the graph
and display the time, height (vertical cursor) and draught (horizontal cursor) on a par-
ticular graph point. Also use 'ZOOM IN' or 'ZOOM OUT' to go to previous or
next day and 'ENTER' to set date (move the cursor key up/down to insert the de-
sired number and use it left/right to move cursor to left/right).
Note
Tide graphs are an approximation of the tide and they should be used in conjunction with
traditional tide tables and navigational methods.
3.5.8 FIND FUNCTION
The chartplotter allows finding Nearest Services, Port By name, Tide Sta-
tions, Wrecks, Obstructions.
3.5.8.1Finding Port Services
To locate and display the nearest available facilities of a particular type (i.e.
the nearest Hospital, sailmaker, bank, etc.).
'MENU' + " FIND" + 'ENTER' + "NEAREST SERVICES" + 'ENTER'
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The icons of the available services are shown. Use the cursor key to select
any facility and press 'ENTER'. The list of the nearest ports (up to 10) containing the
facility will be shown on the screen. Then choose the port you want and press 'EN-
TER'.
3.5.8.2Finding Nearest Ports
Shows the list of all ports stored on the C-CARD and allows to locate the
ports on the map.
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER' + "PORT BY NAME" + 'ENTER'
Note
A Warning message is shown if there is no C-CARD inserted or there are no ports on the C-
CARD.
Searching by name
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER' + "PORT BY NAME" + 'ENTER' + "SEARCH
PORTS" + 'ENTER'
If the Range option is disabled (Off selected) the list of available ports ordered by
name is shown; otherwise the list of available ports in the range is shown. Press
'MENU' and then use the cursor key to insert port name (max 15 characters). Press
'ENTER' to accept (press 'CLEAR' to close menu). If inserted name is found, the
list with all ports containing the inserted name is shown. Repeat the operation to
refine search or move through the list with cursor key. Press 'ENTER' to show port
on the map.
Searching port in the range
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER' + "PORT BY NAME" + 'ENTER' + "RANGE" +
'ENTER'
Finds port in the range. Use the cursor key to insert preferred value. Press 'ENTER'
to accept.
3.5.8.3Finding Tide Stations
Finds the nearest Tide Stations (up to 10) on the map, from the boat position
- if a valid fix is received - or from the cursor position - if the received fix position is
not good.
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER" + "TIDE STATIONS" + 'ENTER'
A new window will appear in few seconds. Choose the Tide Stations you
want and press 'ENTER' or 'F
IND
' to display the Tide Graph page (see Par. 3.5.4).
Press 'CLEAR' to display the Tide Station chosen.
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3.5.8.4Finding Wrecks
Searches for Nearest Wrecks:
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER' + "WRECKS" + 'ENTER'
Use the cursor key to select the port and 'ZOOM IN'/'ZOOM OUT' to
select next/previous page. Press 'ENTER' to locate the selected Wreck on the map.
3.5.8.5Finding Obstructions
Searches for Nearest Obstructions:
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER' + "OBSTRUCTIONS" + 'ENTER'
Use the cursor key to select the port and 'ZOOM IN'/'ZOOM OUT' to
select next/previous page. Press 'ENTER' to locate the selected Obstruction.
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4
For the Experienced User
Now you have had a chance to became familiar with your new chartplotter,
there are a great number of advanced features that you will find helpful. First of all
the use of the Advanced Mode.
The chartplotter can operate in two different modes: Basic Mode and Ad-
vanced Mode. In the first mode there is a restricted number of functions, while in
Advanced Mode it is possible to have more available functions, for example it is
possible to handle Waypoints. To select the Advanced Mode:
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ADVANCED FUNCTIONS" +
'ENTER' + "ON" + 'ENTER'
When Advanced Functions is Off the chartplotter operates in Basic Mode.
4.1 MORE ABOUT CREATING AND USING ROUTES
At anytime, you may add or delete Waypoints, see a route summary, reverse
the direction of the route or erase the entire route.
4.1.1 WAYPOINTS
You may add Waypoints, delete Waypoints from a route, move any Waypoint
in the route to another location, insert a Waypoint between two existing ones, find any
Waypoint at anytime. Every time you place the cursor on a Waypoint the following
functions are available.
4.1.1.1Adding Waypoint
Select Advanced Mode + 'ENTER' + "WAYPOINT" + 'ENTER'
The Waypoint appears on the cursor position. An info window is shown
containing route number, Waypoint name, symbol and Latitude/Longitude.
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Fig. 4.1.1.1 - Waypoint placing
4.1.1.2Creating a route
Repeat the "Adding Waypoint" procedure described in the previous Par.
4.1.1.1. The sequence of moving the cursor and pressing 'ENTER' is continued to
create the route, until you have reached the last Waypoint, your final destination.
Segments connecting the Waypoints are shown, and the starting point is identified
by a circle surrounding the first Waypoint of the route:
Fig. 4.1.1.2 - Route planning
4.1.1.3Deleting Waypoint
Select Advanced Mode + Adding Waypoint or Place cursor on Waypoint
Fig. 4.1.1.3 - Deleting Waypoint (I)
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Press 'ENTER'. Select "DELETE" and press 'ENTER'. The Waypoint is
deleted and a new line between previous and next Waypoint is shown. The deleted
Waypoint remains shaded until the screen is redrawn.
Fig. 4.1.1.3a - Deleting Waypoint (II)
4.1.1.4Deleting route
Select Advanced Mode + Adding Waypoint or Place cursor on Waypoint
Press 'ENTER'. Select "DELETE ROUTE" and press 'ENTER'. A window
is opened: select "YES" and press 'ENTER' to confirm (select "NO" and press 'EN-
TER' otherwise). The route remains on the screen shaded until the screen is redrawn.
To delete route see also Par. 4.1.2.2 and 4.1.2.4.
4.1.1.5Distance and Bearing to Target
Once you have positioned the cursor on the desired starting Waypoint (it
could be the first Waypoint of the route or another one) press 'DEST'. A circle
surrounds the Waypoint symbol. A line is shown, connecting the Target with the
ship's position. When the Target is placed, all navigation data are referred to this
Target.
Fig. 4.1.1.5 - Selecting destination (Target)
The destination will automatically switch to the next Waypoint on the route
when you reach or pass the present destination.
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Time To Go
When the Target is set the TTG value is displayed in the Graphic Data page:
'PAGE' more times to select Graphic Data page
Deleting Target
If in Advanced Mode place cursor on Target icon, press 'ENTER', select
"STOP NAV" and press 'ENTER': the symbol that identifies Target disappears from
the screen. If in Basic Mode simply place cursor on Target icon and press 'CLEAR' to
delete Target (see also Par. 3.4.3). The deleted Target remains shaded until the screen
is redrawn.
4.1.1.6Moving Waypoint
Select Advanced Mode + Adding Waypoint or Place cursor on Waypoint
Press 'ENTER'. Select "MOVE" and press 'ENTER'. Use the cursor key to
move the cursor: a dotted line, connecting the Waypoint to the new position, is
shown:
Fig. 4.1.1.6 - Moving Waypoint function (I)
To place the Waypoint in the new position, choose the new place and press
'ENTER' ('CLEAR' otherwise), Waypoint appears in the new position:
Fig. 4.1.1.6a - Moving Waypoint function (II)
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4.1.1.7Inserting Waypoint
Every time you place the cursor on the segment connecting two existing
Waypoints of a route the following function is available.
Place cursor on route leg
Fig. 4.1.1.7 - Placing Waypoint between two existing ones (I)
Press 'ENTER'. Select "INSERT" and press 'ENTER'. The line between the
two Waypoints is turned into a dotted line: move the cursor to the new position.
When the cursor is stationary for one second or two, the line will "rubber-band",
drawing a dotted line between the last Waypoint and the cursor, and another dotted
line between the cursor and the next Waypoint:
Fig. 4.1.1.7a - Placing Waypoint between two existing ones (II)
Once you have positioned the cursor at new location, press 'ENTER' (press
'CLEAR' to abort operation):
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Fig. 4.1.1.7b - Placing Waypoint between two existing ones (III)
4.1.1.8Editing Waypoint
Select Advanced Mode + Adding Waypoint or Place cursor on Waypoint
Press 'ENTER'. Select "EDIT" and press 'ENTER' to modify a Waypoint.
A window will be shown with Name, Symbol, Color and Latitude/Longitude of the
Waypoint, advising about what Waypoint data are modifiable.
Fig. 4.1.1.8 - Edit Waypoint (I)
Use the cursor key to select the field. If you have selected Name field, press
'ENTER': use the cursor key to insert the character (8 characters max), then press
'ENTER'. If Symbol field is selected press 'ENTER': a window with 16 different
symbols appears:
Fig. 4.1.1.8a - Edit Waypoint (II): Waypoint symbols
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Use the cursor key to select the symbol and press 'ENTER'. If Color field is
selected press 'ENTER': a window with 8 different colors appears, use the cursor key
to select the desired color and press 'ENTER'. If select Coordinates field, press 'EN-
TER' and then use the cursor key to insert the value. Then press 'CLEAR'.
Fig. 4.1.1.8b - Edit Waypoint (III)
4.1.1.9 Finding information about Waypoints: User Points List page
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER'
Move up/down the cursor key to select the User Point you wish. If the page
contains more than 8 User Points, the list continues in the next pages.
Fig. 4.1.1.9 - User Points page
Finding User Points
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER'
+ "FIND' + 'ENTER'
The chartplotter exits from the User Points List page and redraws the chart. The
selected point appears, with the cursor placed on it.
Deleting selected User Point
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER'
+ "CLR-ONE' + 'ENTER'
Deletes the selected User Point. A warning message appears, select "YES" and press
'ENTER' ('CLEAR' otherwise).
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Deleting all User Points with the same symbol
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER'
+ "CLR-SYM' + 'ENTER'
Deletes all User Points which have the same identifier of that shown in the selected
row. A warning message appears, select "YES" and press 'ENTER' ('CLEAR' other-
wise).
Deleting all User Points with the same type
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER'
+ "CLR-TYP' + 'ENTER'
Deletes all User Points which have the same type of that shown in the selected row.
A warning message appears, select "YES" and press 'ENTER' ('CLEAR' otherwise).
Deleting all stored User Points
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER'
+ "CLR-ALL' + 'ENTER'
A warning message appears, select "YES" and press 'ENTER' ('CLEAR' otherwise)
to delete all stored User Points.
4.1.2 ROUTES
The following functions are used for the route management. The chartplotter
handles routes from 1-25, which are permanently stored in the memory as they are
created. Only one route can be selected for work at any one time.
4.1.2.1Selecting route
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "CUR-
RENT ROUTE" + 'ENTER'
Use the cursor key to insert the route number to work and press 'ENTER'. If the
number is more than 25, the chartplotter emits three beeps.
4.1.2.2Deleting route
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "DE-
LETE ROUTE" + 'ENTER'
A window is opened: select "YES" and press 'ENTER' to confirm (select "NO" and
press 'ENTER' otherwise). The route remains on the screen shaded until the screen
is redrawn. To delete route see also Par. 4.1.1.4 and 4.1.2.4).
4.1.2.3Reversing route
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "RE-
VERSE ROUTE" + 'ENTER'
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Reversing a route plan is most typically used to return to the point where the route
originally started.
4.1.2.4Selecting route Color
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' +
"ROUTE COLOR" + 'ENTER'
A window is opened: use the cursor keys to select the route color you want among
the eight colors available. Press 'ENTER' to confirm. The route appears on the screen
colored by the selected color. It is possible to select a different color for any route.
4.1.2.5Finding information about a route: Route Report
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' +
"ROUTE REPORT" + 'ENTER'
If there are more than 8 Waypoints shown, use the cursor key to select another page.
Fig. 4.1.2.5 - Route Data Report page
Selecting route
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' +
"ROUTE REPORT" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE #" + 'ENTER'
Use the cursor key to select the route number and press 'ENTER'. The route, shown
by straight segments, is centered on the screen, with the cursor on the central
Waypoint. See also Par. 4.1.2.1.
Changing Speed & Fuel values
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' +
"ROUTE REPORT" + 'ENTER'
It is possible to modify the Speed and Fuel consumption values, respectively by se-
lecting "SPEED" and "FUEL". Insert value by using the cursor key and pressing
'ENTER'.
Reversing route
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' +
"ROUTE REPORT" + 'ENTER' + "REVERSE" + 'ENTER'
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Reversing a route plan is most typically used to return to the point where the route
originally started. See also Par. 4.1.2.3.
Deleting route
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' +
"ROUTE REPORT" + 'ENTER' + "CLEAR" + 'ENTER'
A window is opened: select "YES" and press 'ENTER' to confirm (select "NO" and
press 'ENTER' otherwise). The route remains on the screen shaded until the screen
is redrawn. To delete the route see also Par. 4.1.1.4 and 4.1.2.2.
4.2 USING MARKS & EVENTS
You may place a Mark, as it is called, at your cursor position, while Event is
created at your vessel position.
4.2.1 MARKS
You may tag a location on the chart with a Mark symbol and number, which
you can record for later use. Every time you place the cursor on a Mark the following
functions are available.
4.2.1.1Adding Mark
Select Advanced Mode + 'ENTER' + "MARK" + 'ENTER'
The new Mark appears on your cursor position. An info window containing
Mark name, symbol and Latitude/Longitude is shown.
4.2.1.2Deleting Mark
Select Advanced Mode + Adding Mark or Place cursor on Mark
Press 'ENTER'. Select "DELETE" and press 'ENTER': the Mark remains
on the screen shaded until the next screen is redrawn.
4.2.1.3Goto
Place cursor on Mark
Press 'DEST': a circle encloses the Mark symbol. A straight line is shown on
the screen connecting the Target with the ship's position. When the Target is placed,
all navigation data are referred to this Target.
4.2.1.4Moving Mark
Select Advanced Mode + Adding Mark or Place cursor on Mark
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Press 'ENTER'. Select "MOVE" and press 'ENTER'. By moving the cursor
with the cursor key, a dotted line connecting the Mark with the new position is
shown:
Fig. 4.2.1.4 - Moving Mark function (I)
Press 'ENTER':
Fig. 4.2.1.4a - Moving Mark function (II)
The Mark is placed in the new position, the "old" Mark, remains on the
screen shaded until the screen is redrawn.
4.2.1.5Editing Mark
Select Advanced Mode + Adding Mark or Place cursor on Mark
Press 'ENTER'. Select "EDIT" and press 'ENTER'. A window appears to
modify Name, Symbol, Color and coordinates of the existing Mark.
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Fig. 4.2.1.5 - Edit Mark
Use the cursor key to select the field. If you have selected Name field, press
'ENTER': use the cursor key to insert the character (8 characters max), then press
'ENTER'. If Symbol field is selected press 'ENTER': a window with 16 different
symbols appears. Use the cursor key to select the symbol and press 'ENTER'. If
Color field is selected press 'ENTER': a window with 8 different colors appears, use
the cursor key to select the desired color and press 'ENTER'. If Coordinates field is
selected, press 'ENTER' and then use the cursor key to insert the value. Then press
'CLEAR'.
4.2.1.6Finding information about Marks: User Points List page
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER'
A full window is opened showing information about all stored User Points (Marks,
Events and Waypoints). Move up/down the cursor key to select the User Point you
wish. If the page contains more than 8 User Points, the list continues in the next pages.
See Par. 4.1.1.9.
4.2.2 EVENTS
In Navigate mode you may place a location with an Event symbol and num-
ber, directly on the ship's position. Move the cursor to exit from Navigate mode;
place the cursor on an Event to access the following functions.
4.2.2.1Adding Event
Select Advanced Mode + 'MODE', then 'ENTER' + "EVENT" + 'ENTER'
An Event is placed directly on the ship's position.
4.2.2.2Deleting Event
Place cursor on Event
Press 'ENTER'. Select "DELETE" and press 'ENTER': the Event remains
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on the screen shaded until the next screen is redrawn.
4.2.2.3Goto
Place cursor on Event
Press 'DEST': a circle encloses the Event symbol. A straight line is shown on
the screen connecting the Target with the ship's position. When the Target is placed,
all navigation data are referred to this Target.
4.2.2.4Editing Event
Place cursor on Event
Press 'ENTER'. Select "EDIT" and press 'ENTER'. A window appears to
modify Name, Symbol, Color of the existing Event.
Fig. 4.2.2.4 - Edit Event
Use the cursor key to select the field. If you have selected Name field, press
'ENTER': use the cursor key to insert the character (8 characters max), then press
'ENTER'. If Symbol field is selected press 'ENTER': a window with 16 different
symbols appears. Use the cursor key to select the symbol and press 'ENTER'. If
Color field is selected press 'ENTER': a window with 8 different colors appears, use
the cursor key to select the desired color and press 'ENTER'. Then press 'CLEAR'.
4.2.2.5Finding information about Events: List User Points page
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER'
A full window is opened showing information about all stored User Points
(Marks, Events and Waypoints). Move up/down the cursor key to select the User
Point you wish. If the page contains more than 8 User Points, the list continues in
the next pages. See Par. 4.1.1.9.
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4.3 EBL & VRM FUNCTION
EBL & VRM function enables to create a dotted line and a circle respectly
with direction and radius determined by the user.
4.3.1 PLACING EBL & VRM
Select Advanced Mode + 'ENTER' + "EBL & VRM" + 'ENTER'
On the screen a dotted line and a circle appear: you can move in any direc-
tion you choose rotating the trackball. When the desired position is selected, press
'ENTER'. A window is shown containing the bearing value for the EBL and the
radius value for the VRM.
Fig. 4.3.1 - EBL & VRM
4.3.2 DELETING EBL & VRM
Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on the cross EBL & VRM + 'ENTER'
Select "DELETE" and press 'ENTER': the line and circle disappear from the
screen.
4.3.3 EDITING EBL & VRM
Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on the cross EBL & VRM + 'ENTER'
Select "EDIT" and press 'ENTER': with the cursor key move the line and
the circle, when the desired position is selected, press 'ENTER'. A window is shown
containing the bearing value for the EBL and the radius value for the VRM.
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4.4 MORE ABOUT A-B-C-D FUNCTION
The A-B-C-D function, explained in the previous paragraph 3.2, if Advanced
Mode is selected, allows you not only to create the A, B, C, D points and to delete
them, but also to modify and move them.
4.4.1 ADDING THE A-B-C-D POINTS
Place the cursor on the desired position and press 'A-B-C-D': the A point and
an information window on A appear. Move the cursor, press 'A-B-C-D': the B point
appears, connected to A with a straight segment; an information window on A-B
segment (distance (DST), bearing (BRG) and total distance from the first point) ap-
pears. Moving the cursor, pressing 'A-B-C-D' places the C and D points (see previous
Fig. 3.2.1).
4.4.2 DELETING THE A-B-C-D POINTS
When placing the cursor on the desired point (A, B, C or D) the information
window appears. Press 'ENTER', select "DELETE" and press 'ENTER' again: the
point is deleted. When the point is deleted, the cursor is placed on the previous point,
if existed. The labels of the next points are renamed.
4.4.3 DELETING THE A-B-C-D SEGMENT
When placing the cursor on the desired point (A, B, C or D) or on segment
between two points the information window appears. Press 'ENTER', select "DE-
LETE ALL" and press 'ENTER' again: all points and connecting segments are de-
leted.
4.4.4 MOVING THE A-B-C-D POINTS
When placing the cursor on the desired point (A, B, C or D) the information
window appears. Press 'ENTER', select "MOVE" and press 'ENTER': by the cursor
key move the cursor, on the screen a dotted line connecting the point to move with
the new position appears. By pressing 'ENTER' the point is placing in the new posi-
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4.4.5 INSERTING THE A-B-C-D POINTS
Placing cursor on the segment connecting two points, the information win-
dow appears. Select "INSERT" and press 'ENTER': by the cursor key move the
cursor, on the screen a dotted line appears. By pressing 'ENTER' the new point is
placing between the two existed points which are renamed.
4.4.6 NAVIGATING ON THE A-B-C-D POINTS
If fix received is good, place the cursor on the desired point A, B, C or D and
press 'DEST'. When ship reaches the Destination point, navigation follows the next
point (if exists). When Target is set, three options are available: STOP NAV, NEXT
and PREV.
4.5 USING THE TRACK FUNCTIONS
The chartplotter can be set up for recording your track as you move and for
plotting this track on the chart.
4.5.1 SELECTING ACTIVE TRACK
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "AC-
TIVE TRK" + 'ENTER'
Select the number of the active track. The default setting is 1.
4.5.2 ENABLING TRACK STORING
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' +
"TRACKING" + 'ENTER'
To enable (On) or disable (Off) the track storing. It is not possible to use the
track storing if you are not receiving a valid fix. The default setting is On.
4.5.3 DISPLAYING TRACK
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "VIS-
IBLE" + 'ENTER'
To enable (On) or disable (Off) the displaying of track. The default setting is
Off.
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4.5.4 SELECTING TRACK COLOR
Selects the desired color among the eight colors available for the selected
track. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' +
"COLOR" + 'ENTER'
4.5.5 DELETING TRACK
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "DIS-
TANCE" + 'ENTER'
Deletes all track. After pressing 'ENTER' a warning window appears: select
"Yes" and press 'ENTER' to confirm (select "No" otherwise).
4.5.6 SELECTING TRACK MEMORIZING TYPE
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "STEP
UNIT" + 'ENTER'
Choose Distance (Dist) - the chartplotter can store a fix when the distance
from its last stored position is greater than a defined distance; Time - the chartplotter
can store a fix after a defined time; Auto - the software decides when storing a posi-
tion, on the basis of the straight or curved track. The default setting is Time.
4.5.7 SELECTING DISTANCE
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "DIS-
TANCE" + 'ENTER'
When the tracking function is On and the type of track storing is Distance,
you can store a fix when the distance from its last stored position is greater than a
defined distance. Choose in the range 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10.0 Nm (the
distance unit is selected by the user, see Cap. 5). The default setting is 0.01 Nm.
4.5.8 SELECTING TIME
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "TIME"
+ 'ENTER'
When the tracking function is On and the type of track storing is Time, the
chartplotter can store a fix after a defined time. Choose among 1, 5, 10, 30 sec, 1, 5, 10
min. The default setting is 1 sec.
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4.6 USER C-CARD MENU
The chartplotter allows to copy information to an User C-CARD. You can
also return the information to internal memory at a later time. This allows virtually
unlimited storage.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER'
Fig. 4.6 - User C-CARD Menu
4.6.1 SAVING FILE
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER'
+ "SAVE" + 'ENTER'
A window is opened to insert the file name and the type of data to save:
Fig. 4.6.1 - Save File function (I)
Select the file name. At first a default name is shown: use the cursor key to
insert the name. Press 'ENTER'. Select the data type to save among "MARK",
"EVENT", "ROUTE" or "TRACK".
Note
When naming a file, you may have trouble finding a name that uniquely identifies the file's
contents. Dates, for example, are often used in filenames; however, they take up several characters,
leaving you with little flexibility. The secret is to find a compromise, a point where you can
combine a date with a word, creating a unique filename. The maximum length of the filename
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is 8 characters. The characters may be numbers (0, ..., 9), letters (A, ..., Z) and spaces (for example
legal identifiers are "ABC", "AA", "12121212", "A B C", "1 A 1", and so on.
Press 'CLEAR'. On the screen appears:
Fig. 4.6.1a - Save File function (II)
4.6.2 LOADING FILE
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER'
+ "LOAD" + 'ENTER'
Before pressing 'ENTER', choose file name in the list shown on the screen
using the cursor key.
4.6.3 DELETING FILE
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER'
+ "DELETE" + 'ENTER'
A warning window is shown, select "YES" and press 'ENTER' to confirm
deletion (select "NO" otherwise). This operation remove old or unnecessary files to
clean up your User C-CARD. Remember that this option permanently erases the
file.
4.6.4 FORMATTING USER C-CARD
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER'
+ "FORMAT" + 'ENTER'
A warning window is shown, select "YES" and press 'ENTER' to con-
firm the formatting (select "NO" otherwise). The format of User C-CARD
must be done before using a new User C-CARD: this operation prepares the
User C-CARD to receive and store information.
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4.6.5 CHANGING USER C-CARD
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER'
+ "CHANGE" + 'ENTER'
Allows to change the User C-CARD.
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5
Terms & Functions
This section explains the terms that may be unfamiliar to the reader. The
symbol nindicates that the term is followed only by an explanation, while the
symbol indicates that the term is more widely explained; you will also find a
briefly description on how to select the related menu option, listing the operation a
keys sequence with the menu names enclosed between double apices. For example
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'EN-
TER' means that you must press the 'MENU' key, using the cursor key to select the
ADVANCED SETTINGS menu and press 'ENTER' key to access it; then use the
cursor key to select the USER POINTS item and then press the 'ENTER' key to
display the User Points page.
nA-B-C-D
Select the A-B-C-D function that allows you to place the A, B, C, D points. In Basic Mode it is possible
to place and delete them (see Par. 3.2), in Advanced Mode it is possible to place, move, navigate and
delete them. (see Par. 4.4).
About (page)
Selects a page that gives information on software and cartography version and general software specifi-
cation (as user points number, routes number and so on). For more information see Par. 1.3.
'MENU' + "About..." + 'ENTER'
Activate Simulation
Enables (On) or disables (Off) the Simulation mode. The default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SIMULATION" + 'ENTER' + "ACTIVATE SIMU-
LATION" + 'ENTER'
Active Track
Selects the number of the active Track. The default setting is 1.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "ACTIVE TRK" + 'ENTER'
Additional Second Factor (ASF)
Sets the ASF for the slave in the selected chain. The default setting is 0.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "COORDINATE SYS-
TEM" + 'ENTER' + "TD" + 'ENTER' + "ASF1/2" + 'ENTER'
Advanced Functions
When it is On the chartplotter works in Advanced Mode, otherwise when it is Off the chartplotter
works in Basic Mode. The default setting is Off.
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'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ADVANCED FUNCTIONS" + 'ENTER'
Advanced Mode
The chartplotter can operate in two different modes: Basic Mode and Advanced Mode. In Advanced
Mode it is possible to have more available functions, for example it is possible to handle Waypoints.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ADVANCED FUNCTIONS" + 'ENTER' + "On" + 'ENTER'
Advanced Settings (menu)
Selects the Setup, Map Setting, Fix, Navigate, Track, Compass, Alarms, Simulation, Route menus and
the User Points page and User C-Cards menu.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER'
Alarms (menu)
Sets the desired value for the Arrival Alarm, XTE Alarm, Anchor Alarm, Depth Alarm. Also you can
set the preferred value for the Grounding Alarm, Grounding Alarm Range, Grounding Alarm Report.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER'
Alter = Alternate Solution
Turns On/Off the Alternate Solution in the chain. The default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "COORDINATE SYS-
TEM" + 'ENTER' + "TD" + 'ENTER' + "Alter" + 'ENTER'
Altitude (Unit)
Sets the altitude (altitude of GPS Antenna on the medium sea level) unit among Ft = Feet, FL = Flight
Level and Mt = Meters. The default setting is Ft.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALTITUDE" + 'ENTER'
Anchor Alarm
This function allows inserting of the limit of anchor dragging: beyond that, the alarm is activated. The
chartplotter computes the distance between the current GPS position and the GPS position saved at
the activation of the anchor alarm in the menu. If the computed distance exceeds the value set in the
menu, the chartplotter shows the alarm message and starts the acoustic alarm. The default setting is
Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' + "ANCHOR ALARM" +
'ENTER'
Arrival Alarm
Specifies the radius of a circle around the Waypoint of a route: when your vessel reaches this circle the
alarm sounds. You can disable (Off) the Arrival Alarm or insert value. The default setting is 1.00 Nm.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' + "ARRIVAL ALARM" +
'ENTER'
nArrival Time
The estimated time of day you will reach your destination, based on your current speed and track from
GPS.
Attention Areas
Enables (On) or disables (Off) the displaying of the Attention Areas (areas in which special attention by
the mariner is required, because of natural or man-made hazards, or sailing regulations and restric-
tions). Moreover a special symbol (!) is placed inside the area selecting On. This is valid also for the
categories: FISHING FACILITY, MARINE FARM/CULTURE, MILITARY PRACTICE AREA,
RESTRICTED AREA, SEAPLANE LANDING AREA. When the area is small, it is identified only
by the boundary. The default setting is Contour.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ATTENTION AREAS" + 'ENTER'
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Auto Info
The type of Automatic Info is user selectable. The possible settings are: Off: disabled, no automatic
info shown at all; On Points: only on points. This is the default setting. On All: on all objects (points,
lines and areas).
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "AUTO INFO" + 'ENTER'
nAzimuth
The angular measurement from the horizon to a satellite or another object.
Basic Mode
The chartplotter can operate in two different modes: Basic Mode and Advanced Mode. In the first
mode there is a restricted number of functions, and it is not possible to handle Waypoints, Marks,
Events and A-B-C-D function.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ADVANCED FUNCTIONS" + 'ENTER' + "Off" + 'ENTER'
Basic Settings (menu)
Enables or disables Advanced Functions and Depth Window; selects the Language, sets the desired
setting for Distance, Speed, Depth and Altitude unit, Map Orientation, Course Vector, User Points
and select the Input/Output menu and Voice mode.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER'
nBeacon
A prominent, specially constructed object forming a conspicuous vertical mark as a fixed aid to naviga-
tion.
Bearings
Selects either degrees magnetic, Auto Mag, or true, True. If magnetic readings are selected the variation
is computed automatically for every zone as soon as the chart is displayed. The default setting is Auto
Mag.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "COMPASS" + 'ENTER' + "BEARINGS" + 'ENTER'
Beeper
Turns On/Off the sound after pressing a key ("beep"). The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "BEEPER" + 'ENTER'
nBRG = Bearing
It is the angle between the North (True or Magnetic) and a destination. It represents the direction to
follow.
nBuoy
A floating object moored to the sea bottom in a particular (charted) place, as an aid to navigation.
nBuoys & Beacons
Buoys and Beacons are used to indicate to mariners recommended or established routes, underwater
dangers, restrictions and regulations. They can be lighted or not and - for the color chartplotter - are
coloured according to their international code.
Cable Wiring - GPS
Displays the Cable Wiring page for GPS.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +"CABLE WIRING -
GPS" + 'ENTER'
Cable Wiring - Power & I/O
Displays the Cable Wiring page for Power and I/O.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +"CABLE WIRING -
POWER & I/O" + 'ENTER'
Calibration
The variation table is used to match magnetic value readout on the chartplotter comparable with the
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value given by the compass of the boat. In other words, since the compass of the boat must be compen-
sated (due to the iron masses, ...), we use the same values given by the chartplotter. This means that, for
example, if the BRG to the next Waypoint readout in the chartplotter display is "X" Mag degree, if you
steer the boat reading "X" Mag degree from the compass, you are driving well toward the next Waypoint.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "COMPASS" + 'ENTER' + "CALIBRATION" +
'ENTER'
Cartography
Turns On/Off the Cartography. Used to zoom-in and pan everywhere regardless the existence of data.
While in "virtual cartography" (Cartography Off) by setting Cartography On from menu, the
chartplotter displays the previous scale level with charts. Again while in Cartography On, the chartplotter
will work in the same way also when you exit from the charts coverage, panning with the cursor or
because of a ship position change. When in Cartography Off, it is also possible to have virtual cartogra-
phy between two subsequent scale levels with charts. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "CARTOGRAPHY" + 'ENTER'
Chain
Selects the chain. The Loran chains are groups of transmitting stations that use timed radio pulse
transmissions. In each of these chains there is a master station and two or more slave or secondary
stations. Stations belonging to a same chain transmit pulses in timing groups: a different time base
identifies each chain. The time base of each chain is the Group Repetition Interval or GRI. This GRI
identifies the chain in unique mode. For example the GRI = 4990 identifies the chain of Central Pacific
zone. The default setting is 9970.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "COORDINATE SYS-
TEM" + 'ENTER' + "TD" + 'ENTER' + "Chain" + 'ENTER'
Change (User C-CARD)
Changes the current User C-CARD.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER' + "CHANGE" +
'ENTER'
Chart Boundaries
Enables (On) or disables (Off) the displaying of the Chart Boundaries. Selecting Auto instead, if we are
in background charts only the first charts level contained in the C-CARD are displayed, if we are in a
charts level contained in the C-CARD the next four charts level are displayed. The default setting is
On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "CHART BOUNDARIES" + 'ENTER'
Chart Settings (menu)
Turns On/Off the display of coordinates (Lat/Lon Grid), Chart Boundaries, Cartography, Mixing
Levels and Declutter.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER'
nCOG = Course Over Ground
Direction of the path over ground actually followed by a vessel.
Color (Track)
Selects the desired color for the track.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "COLOR" + 'ENTER'
Compass (menu)
Sets the desired value for Bearing and Magnetic Variation, and selects the Calibration page.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "COMPASS + 'ENTER'
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Compute Correction
Corrects fixes from the positioning instrument. By placing the cursor on the ship's real position and
selecting this option, the error is calculated and internally memorized for appropriate correction, but
not applied.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX " + 'ENTER' + "COMPUTE CORRECTION"
+ 'ENTER'
Coordinate System
Sets your preferred Coordinate System among ddd mm ss, ddd mm.mm, ddd mm.mmm, UTM, OSGB,
TD. The default setting is ddd mm.mmm.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "COORDINATE SYS-
TEM" + 'ENTER'
nCorrection
To compute fix error in automatic mode, place cursor on ship's real position and then follow the
procedure (compute correction). It is also possible to compute the fix error in manual mode (correction
offset). Once you computed the error, you can turn the fix correction On or Off.
Correction Offset
Manual correction of fix position.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX" + 'ENTER' + "CORRECTION OFFSET" +
'ENTER'
Course Vector
Disables (Off) or sets time as : 2, 10, 30 min, 1, 2 hours, Infinite. The default setting is Infinite.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "COURSE VECTOR" + 'ENTER'
nCross Track error = XTE
The distance from the ship's present position to the closest point on a line between the origin and
destinations Waypoints of the navigation leg being travelled.
nCTS = Course To Steer
The optimum direction the boat should be steered in order to efficiently make headway back to the
courseline while also proceeding toward the destination Waypoint.
Cultural Features
Enables (On) or disables (Off) the displaying of the Cultural Features (any man-made topographic
feature as built-up area, buildings, roads, ...). The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "LAND SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "CULTURAL FEATURES" + 'ENTER'
nCurrent
Non-periodical movement of sea-water, generally horizontal, due to many causes such as different
temperatures and prevalent winds. Some may be temporary, others permanent.
Current (Route)
Selects theactive route:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "CURRENT ROUTE" +
'ENTER'
Current Map Settings Table
Displays the current settings for Map Setting items.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CURRENT MAP
SETTINGS TABLE" + 'ENTER'
Cursor Control
Enables (On)/disables (Off) the cursor control. The default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SIMULATION" + 'ENTER' + "CURSOR CON-
TROL" + 'ENTER'
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Customize Map (menu)
This function allows the user to customize the following selections and is divided into the following
setting menus: Marine Settings, Depth Settings, Land Settings and Chart Settings.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER'
Date (simulation)
Sets the date of the simulated fix.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SIMULATION" + 'ENTER' + "DATE" + 'ENTER'
Date Format
Sets you preferred date between MM-DD-YY (month-day-year) and DD-MM-YY (day-month-year).
The default setting is MM-DD-YY.
''MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "DATE FORMAT" + 'ENTER'
nDatum
The Latitude and Longitude lines printed on any map are based on certain models of the shape of the
earth: these models are called Datum or Coordinate Systems. There are many different Datum in use,
each one gives different Lat/Lon positions for an identical point on the surface of the earth.
Dead Reckoning
Enables (On) or disables (Off0 the Dead Reckoning. The default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX" + 'ENTER' + "DEAD RECKONING" +
'ENTER'
Declutter
Turns On/Off. When it is On removes overlapping text (e.g. Names, Spot Soundings etc.). The default
setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DECLUTTER" + 'ENTER'
nDefault
Indicates a value or a setting which is used if the user has not defined a particular value. You can modify
this value using the menu settings.
Delete (file)
Deletes file from User C-CARD:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE" + 'ENTER'
Delete (route)
To delete the selected route.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE ROUTE" +
'ENTER' + "YES" + 'ENTER'
Delete (Track)
To clear the stored track.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE" + 'ENTER' +
"YES" + 'ENTER'
Delete Selection (Track)
To clear the selected track.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE SELECTION"
+ 'ENTER'
Depth (Unit)
Sets the depth units among Ft = Feet, FM = Fathoms and Mt = Meters. The default setting is Ft.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH" + 'ENTER'
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Depth Alarm
Turns On/Off the Depth Alarm. The default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH ALARM" +
'ENTER'
Depth Areas
Turns On/Off the displaying of Depth Areas (imaginary lines connecting points of equal water depth).
The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH AREAS" + 'ENTER'
Depth Areas <
Sets a min reference depth value. The default setting is 5 Ft.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH AREAS <" + 'ENTER'
Depth Areas >
Sets a max reference depth value. The default setting is 30 Ft.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH AREAS >" + 'ENTER'
nDepth Contours
Imaginary lines connecting points of equal water depth (see also Bathymetric Lines).
Depth Graph 1/2 screen
Selects the Depth Graph displaying on 1/2 of the screen.
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Fig. 5 - The Depth Graph 1/2 screen
Depth Graph 1/3 screen
Selects the Depth Graph displaying on 1/3 of the screen.
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Fig. 5a - The Depth Graph 1/3 screen
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Depth Lines & Soundings
Turns On/Off the displaying of Depth Lines and Soundings. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH LINES & SOUNDINGS" + 'ENTER'
Depth Lines & Soundings <
Sets a max reference depth & soundings value. The default setting is 09999 Ft.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH LINES & SOUNDINGS <" + 'ENTER'
Depth Lines & Soundings >
Sets a min reference depth & soundings value. The default setting is 0 Ft.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH LINES & SOUNDINGS >" + 'ENTER'
Depth Settings (menu)
Turns On/Off the display of Depth Areas and Depth Lines & Soundings.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH SETTINGS" + 'ENTER'
Depth Window
Turns On/Off the display of Depth Window on the screen. The default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH WINDOW" + 'ENTER'
nDGPS = Differential GPS
Provides even greater positioning accuracy than standard GPS.
DGPS Input
Selects the DGPS Input between 4800 Baud and 9600 Baud. The default setting is 4800 Baud.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "DGPS INPUT" +
'ENTER'
Display Mode
To simplify the customization of the chart display, the map settings are now re-organized in modes
allowing the user to choose the preferred setting. Pre-programmed settings are user selectable from
Full, Simple, Fishing, Low and Custom. The default setting is Custom.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "DISPLAY MODE"
+ 'ENTER'
Distance (Track)
When the tracking function is On and the type of track storing is Distance, you can store a fix when
the distance from its last stored position is greater than a defined distance. Choose in the range 0.01,
0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0, 10.0 Nm (the distance unit is selected by the user). The default setting is 0.01
Nm.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "DISTANCE" + 'ENTER'
Distance (Unit)
Sets the distance unit among Nm = nautical miles, Sm = status miles e Km = kilometers. The default
setting is Nm.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DISTANCE" + 'ENTER'
nDTG = Distance To Go
The actual distance to reach the Target.
EBL = Electronic Bearing Line
Dotted line with direction selectable by the user (see Par. 4.3).
Select Advanced Mode + 'ENTER' + "EBL & VRM" + 'ENTER'
Echosounder AVAILABLE ONLY IF THE CHARTPLOTTER IS CONNECTED TO THE
VOICE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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Enables (On) or disables (Off) the Echosounder Voice mode. If it is On, the Depth message is spoken.
The message is spoken if a valid depth data is received by the chartplotter or if it is in Simulation mode.
The default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "VOICE" + 'ENTER' + "ECHOSOUNDER" + 'ENTER'
Event
User point that refers to the ship's position. It is simply a way of marking where the boat is (see Par.
4.2).
Inserting Event: Select Advanced Mode + 'MODE' + 'ENTER' + "EVENT" + 'ENTER'
Deleting Event (Advanced Mode): Place cursor on Event + 'ENTER' + "DELETE" + 'ENTER'
Deleting Event (Basic Mode): Place cursor on Event + 'CLEAR'
Editing Event: Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on Event+ 'ENTER' + "EDIT"+ 'ENTER' + Modify
Symbol, Name, Color + 'CLEAR'
External Waypoint
The coordinates of a Waypoint, received from a GPS or a LORAN connected to the chartplotter, can
be stored into the chartplotter, if the GPS or the Loran are NMEA-0183 protocol compatible and
support the $BWC sentence (this symbol remains on the screen for 30 seconds). You may save it by
placing a Waypoint or a Mark onto that symbol. As soon as the chartplotter receives another $BWC
sentence with the coordinates of a new Waypoint, the symbol moves to the new point. The default
setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "EXTERN WPT" + 'ENTER'
nFile
It is a collection of information (of the same type) stored on a User C-CARD. Each file must have a
unique name, ideally one that describes its contents. Filenames are kept in a directory on each User C-
CARD (see Par. 4.6).
Filter Dump
Sets the Filter step. Move cursor key up/down to insert value in the range [500 - 12000], move it to the
left/right to move the cursor, press 'ENTER'. A bigger value means on heavy filter and it is applied to
both position and speed filter. The default value is 500.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX" + 'ENTER' + "FILTER DUMP" + 'ENTER'
Find
The chartplotter allows finding Nearest Services, Port By name, Tide Stations, Wrecks, Obstructions.
'MENU' + "FIND" + 'ENTER'
Fix (menu)
Turns On/Off the Dead Reckoning, Fix Correction, the Position Filter and the Speed Filter, enables
the Compute Correction and Correction Offset functions, sets the desired value for Filter Dump and
Static Navigation
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX" + 'ENTER'
Fix Correction
Turns On/Off the Correction from the positioning system. If the new Correction is calculated, but the
Correction is not enabled, the ship's position is not changed. The default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX" + 'ENTER' + "FIX CORRECTION" + 'ENTER'
Fix Datum
Selects the Fix Datum among 130 items. WGS 1984 is the default Fix Datum.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "FIX DATUM" + 'ENTER'
Formatting
The formatting of a User C-CARD must be done before using a new User C-CARD: this operation
prepares the User C-CARD to receive and store information. Before you start the formatting proce-
dure, insert a new User C-CARD into the slot. Be sure to label it; the label will remind you that you
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have formatted the User C-CARD, and will help you identify its contents. An used User C-CARD can
also be formatted; if a used User C-CARD is formatted, however, all previously stored data on the User
C-CARD will be completely deleted (see Par. 4.6).
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER' + "FORMAT" +
'ENTER'
Goto
Sets a particular mark on the map, called Target or Destination.
'DEST'
nGPS = Global Positioning System
It is a satellite based navigation system operated by the US Department of Defense. It gives the naviga-
tor a position 24 hours a day, 365 days a year under any weather conditions.
GPS Data Page
The GPS Data Page shows in graphic mode GPS data.
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Fig. 5b - GPS Data Page
On the right side of the screen (see Fig. 5b), there is a polar representation of the azimuth and elevation
of each satellites. The circle contains a number indicating the PRN of the satellite and it is filled when
it is used for the fix solution. On the left side there are histograms indicating the S/N ratio (SNR). The
bar is filled when the satellite is used for solution. As example, the satellite with PRN=10 is used for
solution with S/N=44, Azimuth=127degree and Elevation=70degree. When a valid fix is received,
the Lat/Lon, Date, Time, HDOP, VDOP, SOG, COG and Altitude are shown in the page.
Graphic Data Page
The Graphic Data Page shows in graphic mode navigation data.
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Fig. 5c - Graphic Data Page
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Grounding Alarm
The chartplotter is provided with a function that, by querying the map's data, verifies potential danger
to navigation due to shallow water, land, rocks, obstructions and shoreline constructions. The maps
are scanned periodically (every 10 seconds). When the Grounding Alarm is active, the chartplotter
scans an area in front of the boat. This area is identified by a triangle drawn in front of the boat icon
whose direction is determined by the current boat heading. The length of the triangle is user selectable
and its angle is 30 degrees. If any of the above objects are found, the chartplotter notifies the danger on
a dedicated warning message box in the Grounding Alarm Report page. The Grounding Alarm is
switched Off by default after a Master Reset. Once the Grounding Alarm has been activated, a warning
message is shown.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' + "GROUNDING ALARM"
+ 'ENTER'
Note
The Grounding Alarm function only operates with the new NT+ C-CARDs. It also affects the
speed of the redraw of the screen. If this function is not used it maybe disabled.
Grounding Alarm Range
Allows setting the length of the sector to be detected among 0.25, 0.5, 1.0 Nm. The default setting is
0.25 Nm. When any of the searched objects is found in the scanned area, a tick marker is printed on the
relative box in the Grounding Alarm Report page to identify which dangerous objects have been cur-
rently detected.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' + "GROUNDING ALARM
RANGE" + 'ENTER'
Grounding Alarm Report
Allows displaying the report of the dangerous objects currently detected.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' + "GROUNDING ALARM
REPORT" + 'ENTER'
Heading (Simulation)
Sets the desired value for heading in Simulation mode. The default setting is 000° M.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SIMULATION" + 'ENTER' + "HEADING" +
'ENTER'
nHDG = Heading
The horizontal direction in which a ship actually points or heads in any moment (see also COG).
nHDOP = Horizontal Dilution Of Precision
It is the index for position-fixing accuracy. The smaller the HDOP value, the more accurately the
position can be fixed.
Home
From the chart display, if the GPS computing a valid fix position and the chartplotter is not in Home
mode, pressing 'CLEAR' sets Home mode. When Home (called also Navigate) mode is set, the cursor
is not shown anymore and all cartographic functions (zoom, scroll, etc.) are leaded by the fix position.
The fix is centered in the map display and the map scrolls underneath as the fix position changes. As
soon as the cursor key is touched, Home mode is deactivated and the cursor symbol is shown. Note
that altough the cursor symbol is not displayed when Home mode is active, its coordinates must be
updated with the fix position coordinates.
If a valid fix position is not received and 'CLEAR' is pressed, the chartplotter emits a triple beep.
Activate Home mode (if not into a menu): 'CLEAR'
Exit from Home mode: move the cursor
Info page
This page combines the Info Tree and the Expanded Info pages; this gives the advantage of showing the
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details of the object selected on the Info Tree while the cursor is moving through the Info Trees items.
The upper side of the page contains the Info Tree and the Lower side contains the expanded informa-
tion. While moving the cursor through the Info Tree, all the relevant information of the selected object
is shown on the lower part of the page.
'INFO'
Input/Output (menu)
Selects the proper format for the NMEA0183 PWR I/O Port, NMEA0183 GPS Port, DGPS Input,
NMEA Output Format and Printer Output. Displays also the Cable Wiring - Power & I/O and Cable
Wiring - GPS.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER'
Land Settings (menu)
Turns On/Off the display of Natural Features, Rivers & Lakes, Cultural Features and Landmarks.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "LAND SETTINGS" + 'ENTER'
Landmarks
Turns On/Off the displaying of the Landmarks (any prominent object such as monument, building, silo,
tower, mast, ..., on land which can be used in determining a location or a direction). The default setting is
On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "LAND SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "LANDMARKS" + 'ENTER'
Language
Selects the language in which you wish information to be displayed (for screen labels, menus and
options, but it is not affect the map information). The default setting is Italian (see Par. 2.4).
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "LANGUAGE" + 'ENTER'
nLatitude
The angular distance North or South of the equator measured by lines encircling the earth parallel to
the equator in degrees from 0° to 90°.
nLAT/LON
Coordinate system using Latitude and Longitude coordinates to define a position on earth.
Lat/Lon Grid
Turns On/Off the displaying of the Latitude and Longitude Grids. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "LAT/LON GRID" + 'ENTER'
Light Sectors
Turns On/Off the displaying of Light Sectors. The default setting is On. Light Sectors are not dis-
played when Nav-Aids option is set to Simplified or Off (the display of Light Sectors is decided by the
cartographic Library).
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "LIGHT SECTORS" + 'ENTER'
Load (file)
Loads file from User C-CARD:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER' + "LOAD" + 'ENTER'
nLOG
Speed of the vessel relative to the water.
nLongitude
The angular distance East or West of the prime meridian (Greenwich meridian) as measured by lines
perpendicular to the parallels and covering at the poles from 0° to 180°.
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nLoran
The Loran Chains are groups of transmitting stations that use timed radio pulse transmissions.
nMagnetic Deviation
The angle between the Magnetic North and the Compass North.
nMagnetic Variation
The angle between the magnetic and geographic meridians at any place, expressed in degrees West or
East to indicate the direction of magnetic North from true North. It changes from point to point, and
(at the same point) with time.
Map Datum
Selects the Map Datum among 130 items. WGS 1984 is the default Map Datum.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "MAP DATUM" +
'ENTER'
Map Orientation
Selects the orientation of your chart according to: North (the map is shown with North upwards),
Head (the map is shown with the ship's current heading upwards), Course (the map is displayed with
the currently selected course leg upwards). The default setting is North. See also par. 3.3.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "MAP ORIENTA-
TION" + 'ENTER'
or
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP ORIENTATION" + 'ENTER'
Map Setting (menu)
One of the many advantages of the C-MAP cartography is the ability to select the information you
want to display. The user may choose either to display or not on the screen the selected objects, de-
pending on his specific requirement. Use the Map Setting menu to select the cartographic objects to
display on the screen.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER'
Mark
Reference points related to cursor position (see Par. 4.2).
Inserting Mark: Select Advanced Mode + 'ENTER' + "MARK" + 'ENTER'
Deleting Mark (Advanced Mode): Place cursor on existing Mark + 'ENTER' + "DELETE" + 'ENTER'
Deleting Mark (Basic Mode): Place cursor on existing Mark + 'CLEAR'
Editing Mark: Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on existing Mark + 'ENTER' + "EDIT" + 'ENTER' +
Modify Symbol, Name, Coordinates, Color + 'CLEAR'
Moving Mark: Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on existing Mark + 'ENTER' + "MOVE" + 'ENTER'
+ move cursor + 'ENTER'
Marine Settings (menu)
Turns On/Off the display of Names, Nav-Aids, Light Sectors, Attention Areas, Tides & Currents,
Seabed Type, Ports & Services, Tracks & Routes, Underwater Objects.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER'
Mixing Levels
Turns On/Off. When the map coverage at the current zoom level does not fill the entire screen, the
chartplotter draws the rest of the map expanding the cartographic information read from, at most, two
zoom levels above the current zoom level. For this reason the map is drawn three times: firstly it draws
the two levels before the current level and then the current level. The area covered by the cartographic
data read from the previous levels is identified by a dotted pattern. When the cursor is moved on an
areanot covered by data of the current level and the Cartography item is switched Off, the chartplotter
zooms out to the first level covered by cartographic data. When the Cartography item is switched On,
the cursor can be moved on the areas obtained from the previous levels but no information is provided
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on the objects found on that area since it is considered not suitable for navigation at that scale level. The
default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "CHART SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MIXING LEVELS" + 'ENTER'
Note
The Mixing Levels function works only with the new NT+ C-CARDs. It also affects the speed of
the redraw of the screen. If this function is not used it maybe disabled.
MOB = Man OverBoard
It is an important function useful in the case someone or something falls overboard.
Inserting MOB
Press 'MOB' to place MOB symbol at ship's coordinates: the message "MOB Activate" is shown for a
few second, then disappears. Data displayed in Text Area are related to MOB.
Fig. 5e - Man Overboard
Deleting MOB
Place cursor on MOB, press 'ENTER, select 'CANCEL" and press 'ENTER' again. The MOB symbol
remains on the screen shaded until the next screen redraws.
Names
Turns On/Off the displaying of the Names. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAMES" + 'ENTER'
Natural Features
Turns On/Off the displaying of the Natural Features (any topographic feature formed by the action of
natural processes: coastlines, relief, glaciers, ...). The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "LAND SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NATURAL FEATURES" + 'ENTER'
Nav-Aids
Selects the desired setting among US/US Simple/INT/INT Simple/Off. The default setting is US.
When selected it affects Lights, Signals, Buoys & Beacons display.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAV-AIDS" + 'ENTER'
Navigate (menu)
Selects the desired setting for Map Orientation, Orientation Resolution, Coordinate System, Map Da-
tum, Fix Datum and Roll Road Scale. Enable the Reset Total Trip and Reset Partial Trip functions.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER'
Navigate (mode)
In Operating mode (called also Home mode) all operations refer to the ship's position.
Enter Navigate: 'MODE'
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Exit from Navigate: move the cursor
Navigation AVAILABLE ONLY IF THE CHARTPLOTTER IS CONNECTED TO THE
VOICE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Enables (On), disables (Off) or insert the time (2, 5, 10, 15 minutes) for the Navigation Voice mode. If
it is On, the message is always sent, as fast as possible. Instead if it is one among the available values, for
example 2 minutes, the message is sent related to the selected time, in the previous example every two
minutes.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "VOICE" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATION" + 'ENTER'
Navigation Data Page
Shows information about speed (SOG) and course (COG) of the ship, status of the received signal,
ship's coordinate and other general information.
'PAGE' more times
Fig. 5e - Navigation Data Page
Nearest Services
To locate and display the nearest available facilities of a particular type (i.e. the nearest Hospital, sailmaker,
bank, etc.). The icons list of the available services is shown on the screen.
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER' + "NEAREST SERVICES" + 'ENTER'
nNMEA-0183
The NMEA-0183 Data Interface Standard was developed by the National Marine Electronics Associa-
tion of America. It is an international standard that enables equipment from many different manufac-
tures to be connected together and to share information.
NMEA-0183 GPS Port
Sets the format for the navigation data input Port (GPS). For example to set the Port as NMEA-0183
(4800 Baud Rate, Parity None, 8 Bits Number, 1 Stop Bit and Normal Polarity) you must select 4800-
N81-N. The available choice is among (1200-N81-N), (1200-N81-I), (4800-N81-N), (4800-N81-I), (9600-
O81-N), (9600-O81-I). The default setting is (4800-N81-N).
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "NMEA0183 GPS PORT"
+ 'ENTER'
NMEA-0183 PWR I/O Port
Sets the format for the navigation data input Port (PWR & I/O). For example to set the Port as
NMEA-0183 (4800 Baud Rate, Parity None, 8 Bits Number, 1 Stop Bit and Normal Polarity) you must
select 4800-N81-N. The available choice is among (1200-N81-N), (1200-N81-I), (4800-N81-N), (4800-
N81-I), (9600-O81-N), (9600-O81-I). The default setting is (4800-N81-N).
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "NMEA0183 PWR I/O
PORT" + 'ENTER'
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NMEA Output Format
Disables (Off) or sets the interface among 0183, 0180, 0180/CDX. The default setting is 0183.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +"NMEA OUTPUT FOR-
MAT" + 'ENTER'
Obstructions
Finds the nearest Obstructions:
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER' + "OBSTRUCTIONS" + 'ENTER'
Orientation Resolution
It is the resolution angle for the Map Orientation, range [5, 30] degrees. The default setting is 15°.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "ORIENT. RESOLU-
TION" + 'ENTER'
OSGB = Ordnance Survey of Great Britain
A coordinate system describing only Great Britain. Generally used with GBR36 datum, which also
describes only Great Britain. This coordinate system cannot be used in any other part of the world.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "COORDINATE SYS-
TEM" + 'ENTER' + "OSGB" + 'ENTER'
Pair
Selects the pair of stations in the selected chain. The default setting is W X.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "COORDINATE SYS-
TEM" + 'ENTER' + "TD" + 'ENTER' + "Pair" + 'ENTER'
Palette
It is possible to set the palette used to enhance the visibility of the screen depending on the surrounding
light condition. The possible choices are Normal, Classic, Night and Sunlight. The default setting is
Normal. Normal is recommended when the chartplotter is not exposed to the direct sunlight. When
this mode is set the maps are displayed in order to use colors as similar as possible to the ones used in the
original paper charts. Classic is also recommended when the chartplotter is not exposed to the direct
sunlight. The colors used are the same colors used on NT cartography. Night is recommended when
the environment is dark in order to reduce the glare of the display. The chartplotter displays maps and
screen in darker colors. Sunlight is designed to enhance the visibility of the screen when the chartplotter
is exposed to the sunlight. The maps are much brighter than in the other modes and the depth areas are
filled with white color so different depth areas are not easily distinguishable.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "PALETTE" + 'ENTER'
Port By Name
To locate and display the port inserting the name. The icons list of the available services is shown on
the screen.
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER' + "PORT BY NAME" + 'ENTER'
nPort Info
The Port Info function is a combination of a new Port Info database containing all the relevant Safety
and Navigational information normally found in good pilot books and a new presentation software
which displays special Port Facility Symbols (see Par. 3.5.3).
Ports & Services
Turns On/Off the displaying of Ports and Services (areas along shore with facilities for mooring, down-
loading and uploading of ships, generally sheltered from waves and winds. Port installations are piers,
wharves, pontoons, dry docks, cranes... ). The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "PORTS & SERVICES" + 'ENTER'
Position Filter
Turns On/Off the Position Filter. In case of a jittering fix this option makes the ship' position more
stable and the track smoother. The default setting is Off.
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'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX" + 'ENTER' + "POSITION FILTER" + 'ENTER'
Printer Output
Disables the print screen (Off) or select Baud Rate among [300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600].
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "PRINTER OUTPUT"
+ 'ENTER'
nPrint screen
The user can print the screen image on paper, if the chartplotter is connected to a printer (see Par. 2.7 and
6.5).
Reset Partial Trip
Resets the partial distance traveled by the ship from the first activation of the chartplotter or starting
from the values reset. The partial trip value is shown on the top of the Navigation Page.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "RESET PARTIAL
TRIP" + 'ENTER'
Reset Total Trip
Resets the total distance traveled by the ship from the first activation of the chartplotter or starting
from the values reset. The total trip value is shown on the top of the Navigation Page.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "RESET TOTAL
TRIP" + 'ENTER'
Rivers & Lakes
Turns On/Off the displaying of Rivers and Lakes. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "LAND SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "RIVERS & LAKES" + 'ENTER'
Rolling Road Scale
Sets you preferred Rolling Road Scale among 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 10.0. The default setting is 0.2.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "ROLL ROAD SCALE"
+ 'ENTER'
Route
Sequence of Waypoints connected by segments. Among the available routes, only one is the active
route, which is shown by a straight line and arrows to indicate the direction. The first Waypoint of the
active route is surrounded by a circle (see Par. 4.1.2).
Selecting Route: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "CUR-
RENT ROUTE" + 'ENTER'
Deleting Route: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE
ROUTE" + 'ENTER'
Reversing Route: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "RE-
VERSE ROUTE" + 'ENTER'
Route Report: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE
REPORT" + 'ENTER'
Selecting Route Color: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' +
"ROUTE COLOR" + 'ENTER'
Route (menu)
Allows route management.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER'
Route Color
Selects color for the desired route.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE COLOR" +
'ENTER'
Route Report
Gives information on the selected route.
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Selecting Active Route: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' +
"REPORT" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE #" + 'ENTER'
Inverting Route: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "RE-
PORT" + 'ENTER' + "INVERT" + 'ENTER'
Deleting Route: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "RE-
PORT" + 'ENTER' + "CLEAR" + 'ENTER'
Selecting Speed: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "RE-
PORT" + 'ENTER' + "SPEED" + 'ENTER' + insert value
Selecting Fuel: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "REPORT"
+ 'ENTER' + "FUEL" + 'ENTER' + insert fuel
Route Reverse
Reversing a route plan is most typically used to return to the point where the route originally started.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "INVERT" + 'ENTER'
Save (file)
Saves file on User C-CARD:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER' + "SAVE" + 'ENTER'
Seabed Type
Enables (On) or disables (Off) the displaying of the Seabed Type.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SEABED TYPE" + 'ENTER'
Setup (menu)
Turns On/Off the Beeper, External Waypoint; selects the desired setting for Palette, Time Reference,
Time Format, Date Format, Wind Speed, Auto Info and Ship Icon Mode.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER'
Ship Icon Mode
Sets the ship icon as Steady or Blinking. The default setting is Blinking.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "SHIP ICON MODE" +
'ENTER'
nSimulation
Used in order to use your chartplotter without input data. It generates a display with a moving vessel,
so that you can practice using the controls in safety.
Simulation (menu)
Enables (On)/disables (Off) Activate Simulation; it is possible to insert desired values for Speed, Head-
ing, Date and Time and selects the Cursor Control function.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SIMULATION" + 'ENTER'
nSNR = Signal to Noise Ratio
The ratio of the magnitude of a signal that of the noise (interference).
nSOG = Speed Over Ground
A calculation of the rate of movement of the ship over the ground.
nSpeed
The current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground location.
Speed Filter
Turns On/Off the Speed Filter. When it is On, you can filter the speed of the ship, to optimize it. The
default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX " + 'ENTER' + "SPEED FILTER" + 'ENTER'
Speed (Simulation)
Sets the value for speed in the Simulation mode. The default setting is 01.0 Kts.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SIMULATION" + 'ENTER' + "SPEED" + 'ENTER'
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Speed (Unit)
Sets the speed unit among Kts = knots, Mph = miles per hour e Kmh = kilometers per hour. The
default setting is Kts.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SPEED" + 'ENTER'
Static Navigation
Sets up a threshold for the speed. When the speed received from the positioning device is under that
threshold, the chartplotter displays zero. The default value is 0.5 Kts.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX" + 'ENTER' + "STATIC NAVIGATION" +
'ENTER'
Step Unit (Track)
Choose Distance (Dist) - the chartplotter can store a fix when the distance from its last stored position
is greater than a defined distance; Time - the chartplotter can store a fix after a defined time; Auto - the
software decides when storing a position, on the basis of the straight or curved track. The default
setting is Time.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "STEP UNIT" + 'ENTER'
nSTR = Steering
The difference between COG and CTS. If COG is 25° and CTS is 30°, then STR is 5° Right.
Target
In order to tag on the chart the point, towards which the ship is Heading, you can use a special mark,
called Target. When the Target is placed, all navigation data are referred to this Target (see Par. 3.4,
4.1.1.4, 4.2.1.3, 4.2.2.3).
Inserting Target : place cursor + 'DEST'
Deleting Target (Basic Mode) : place cursor on Target + 'CLEAR'
Deleting Target (Advanced Mode) : place cursor on Target + 'ENTER' + 'DELETE' + 'ENTER'
TD = Time Difference
Loran-C positions are determined by precise timing of the intervals between reception of pulses trans-
mitted by pairs of stations in the selected chain. Between any two stations a ship must be located
somewhere along a line of possible positions where the measured Time Difference, TD, between ar-
rival of pulses from those stations would be observed. The TD is measured from the time of reception
of the master station signal to the time of reception of the slave station signal.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "COORDINATE
SYSTEM" + 'ENTER' + "TD" + 'ENTER'
nTide
The periodic rise and fall of the surface of oceans, bays, etc., due principally to the gravitational interac-
tions between the Moon and Earth.
nTide Info
The Tide Info feature is the combination of a new tide heights database that will be included within
new C-CARDs and new features which calculate the tide graph for all primary and secondary ports
world-wide. This function can calculate the tide heights for any past or future date and as a by-product
of this calculation will also display the Maximum and Minimum Tide height and time for the day
selected plus the times of Sunrise and Sunset. At some chart levels, the chartplotter will display a new
Tide Diamond Symbol for every Port or tide point in the database covered by that particular C-CARD
(see Par. 3.5.4).
Tide Stations
Finds the nearest Tide Stations (up to 10) on the map, from the boat position - if a valid fix is received
- or from the cursor position - if the fix position is not good.
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER' + "TIDE STATIONS" + 'ENTER'
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Tides & Currents
Turns On/Off the displaying of Tides and Currents. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TIDES & CURRENTS" + 'ENTER'
Time (simulation)
Sets the time of the simulated fix.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SIMULATION" + 'ENTER' + "TIME" + 'ENTER'
Time Format
Sets you preferred time between 12 hour and 24 hour. The default setting is 24 hour.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "TIME FORMAT" +
'ENTER'
nTime Line
The location where the ship will be after the time set by the user.
Time Reference
Sets UTC or Local Time. The default setting is UTC.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "TIME REFERENCE" +
'ENTER'
Time (Track)
When the tracking function is On and the type of track storing is Time, the chartplotter can store a fix
after a defined time. Choose among 1, 5, 10, 30 sec, 1, 5, 10 min. The default setting is 1 sec.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "TIME" + 'ENTER'
Track (menu)
As long as the chartplotter is connected to a positioning instrument, it stores all points in its memory.
The chartplotter can store a fix when the distance from its last stored position is greater than a defined
distance or after a defined time. A line connects such points and represents the past course, called the
track of the ship (see Par. 4.4).
Active Track selecting: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' +
"ACTIVE TRK" + 'ENTER'
Track storing ON/OFF: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' +
"TRACKING" + 'ENTER'
Visibile ON/OFF: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "VIS-
IBLE" + 'ENTER'
Step unit selection: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "STEP
UNIT" + 'ENTER'
Deleting Track : 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "CLEAR"
+ 'ENTER' + "YES" + 'ENTER'
Track color selecting: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' +
"COLOR" + 'ENTER'
Tracking
Turns On/Off the track storing. It is not possible to use the track storing if you are not receiving a
valid fix. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "TRACKING" + 'ENTER'
Tracks & Routes
Turns On/Off the displaying of Tracks and Routes (recommended and established routes for ships at
sea, including traffic separation schemes, deep water routes, ...). The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACKS & ROUTES" + 'ENTER'
nTRN = Turning
The difference between COG and BRG. If COG is 80° and BRG is 75°, TRN is 5° Left.
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nTTG = Time To Go
The estimated time needed to reach your destination, based on your current speed and the distance to
destination.
Underwater Objects
Turns On/Off the displaying of Underwater Objects. (Diffuser, Obstruction, Wreck, Cable - subma-
rine, Cable area, Pipeline area, Pipeline - submarine/on land. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "MAP SETTING" + 'ENTER' + "CUSTOMIZE
MAP" + 'ENTER' + "MARINE SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "UNDERWATER OBJECTS" + 'ENTER'
User C-CARD
The chartplotter uses the optional user C-CARD to save user data: it is a convenient medium to store
and retrieve your information. Before a new user C-CARD can be used, you must format it. The
formatting function initializes the user C-CARD and prepares it for storing information. Remember
that if an user C-CARD is not blank, formatting it will destroy any data already present on the user C-
CARD (the user C-CARDs must be formatted in order to be reused, this operation means all old data
memorized on the user C-CARD will be lost). Data stored on user C-CARD are grouped in files.
Select USER C-CARD menu: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" +
'ENTER'
nUser Point
Place on the chart identified by its coordinates and displayed on the screen with a reference symbol (see
Mark, Waypoint and Event).
User Points
Turns On/Off/Icon the displaying of the User Point Name. The default setting is On.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER'
User Points (List)
Displays the User Points List page on the screen (see Par. 4.1.1.8).
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER'
nUTC = Universal Time Coordinated
A time scale based on the rotation of the earth that is used by most broadcast time services.
UTM = Universal Transverse Mercator
Metric Grid system used on most large and intermediate scale land topographic charts and maps.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "COORDINATE
SYSTEM" + 'ENTER' + "UTM" + 'ENTER'
(Magnetic) Variation
It is possible to calculate the Magnetic Variation in an Automatic or manual mode, by inserting the step
for calculation of Magnetic Variation. The default setting is Automatic.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "COMPASS + 'ENTER' + "VARIATION" + 'ENTER'
Visible (Track)
To enable (On) or disble (Off) the displaying of track. The default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "VISIBLE" + 'ENTER'
Voice AVAILABLE ONLY IF THE CHARTPLOTTER IS CONNECTED TO THE VOICE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
The chartplotter has two different vocal modes, Navigation and Echosounder. According to what
mode is selected the messages spoken from the chartplotter are different.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "VOICE" + 'ENTER'
VRM = Variable Range Marker
Circle with radious selectable by the user (see Par. 4.3).
Select Advanced Mode + 'ENTER' + "EBL & VRM" + 'ENTER'
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Waypoint
Any point to which one intends to navigate. A sequence of Waypoints makes up a route plan (see Par.
4.1.1).
Inserting Waypoint: Select Advanced Mode + 'ENTER' + "WAYPOINT" + 'ENTER'
Moving Waypoint: Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on existing Waypoint +'ENTER' + "MOVE" +
'ENTER' + move cursor + 'ENTER'
Deleting Waypoint (Basic Mode): Place cursor on existing Waypoint + 'CLEAR'
Deleting Waypoint (Advanced Mode): Place cursor on existing Waypoint + 'ENTER' + "DELETE" + 'ENTER'
Editing Waypoint: Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on existing Waypoint + 'ENTER' + "EDIT" +
'ENTER' + Modify symbol, Cursor, Color and coordinates + 'ENTER'
Inserting Waypoint: Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on route leg + 'ENTER' + "INSERT." + 'ENTER'
+ move cursor + 'ENTER'
Finding Waypoint: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER' +
"FIND" + 'ENTER'
nWGS-84 = World Geodetic System 1984
Coordinate System or Datum developed by the Defense Mapping Agency (DMA).
Wind Speed (unit)
Selects the Wind Speed unit amang Kts = Knots, m/s and Kmh = kilometers per hour. The default
setting is Kts.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "WIND SPEED" + 'ENTER'
Wrecks
Finds the nearest Wrecks:
'MENU' +"FIND" + 'ENTER' + "WRECKS" + 'ENTER'
nZoom-In
Shows more detail in a smaller area. Expands map scale; scale value is refreshed. When Plotter Mode
option is set On from the map configuration setup, it allows zooming into map scales not covered by
cartographic details. Pressing and holding 'ZOOM IN' allows fast zoom function.
nZoom-Out
Operates similarly to zoom -in, but in the reverse, showing a wider but less detailed view. Compresses
map scale; scale value is refreshed. When Plotter Mode option is set On from the map configuration
setup, it allows zooming into map scales not covered by cartographic details. Pressing and holding
'ZOOM OUT' allows fast zoom function.
XTE Alarm
Disables the XTE Alarm (Off) or selects the desired value. The default setting is Off.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' + "XTE ALARM" + 'ENTER'
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For the Technician
6.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Power consumption : 3 Watt max, 10 - 35 Volt dc
•Interface : NMEA0183
•Autopilot Interface : NMEA-0180, NMEA-0180/CDX, NMEA-
0183
•Display Resolution : 640 x 480 pixels
•Cartography :C-MAP NT+ C-CARD
•Operating temperature range: 0/+55 degrees Celsius
•Memory : Non volatile with battery back-up
•Keyboard : Silicon rubber, backlight
•Weight : 600 gr.
•Accessories : External Bracket kit
2 Fuses 1 Amp. + fuseholder
I/O cable (CBC0FS0603)
Power supply and I/O (CBC0FS0709)
Quick Reference Guide
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•Dimensions: (mm[inch]) :
6.2 INSTALLATION
Fig. 6.2 - Installation types
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6.3 EXTERNAL WIRING
After having chosen the installation type, connect the chartplotter to the power
supply.
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6.4 TYPICAL CONNECTION - "POWER & I/O" Connector
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6.5 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS
6.5.1 PRINTING ON SERIAL PRINTER
The printer must be connected to the chartplotter via a serial cable with 2
wires from the 7 Pin Conxall Connector as shown in the following figure:
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The printer serial interface RS232 must be set as follows:
• 8 bit data
• 1 stop bit
• no parity
9600 Baud Rate (see Note)
• Data protocol: Ready/Busy
• Carrier detect : Disabled
• Clear to send : Disabled
• Data set ready : Disabled
• CR definition : CR only
• LF Definition : LF only
• Page Length : 11"
6.5.2 PRINTING ON PARALLEL PRINTER
The printer must be connected by using a serial to parallel converter.
The serial to parallel converter must be set as follows:
9600 Baud Rate (see Note (*) at the end of the paragraph)
• Handshake : XON/XOFF
• Data Lengt : 8"
• Parity : none
• Direction : S-P
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Note (*)
This setting depends on the selection of printer output Baud Rate done in the chartplotter. It is
recommended to use the maximum Baud Rate (9600) to reduce the time necessary for printing.
The printer should be compatible with the following formats:
EPSON LQ 2500
IBM PROPRINTER XL24 in AGM mode.
6.6 SYSTEM TEST
If you have connected your position-finding device according to the instruc-
tions, and chosen the proper menu selection for your device, and are still having
problems with your chartplotter, the extended auto-test should help determine the
problem. Make sure the chartplotter is turned Off. While pressing and holding any
other key, turn the chartplotter On. A new menu will appear on the display:
Fig. 6.6 - System Test
Use the cursor key to select the desired test: this will display in reverse video
and with the relative menu window. To choice the test press 'ENTER'. To exit from
any submenu press 'CLEAR'. To exit from the System Test turn Off the chartplotter.
6.6.1 RAM MENU
This test verifies the integrity of the memories and if desired during this test
all the internal memory can be erased and the default setting restored.
nRAM Test
To verify the integrity of the RAM. If on the screen the message "ERROR"
appears, the RAM is physically damaged.
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nRAM Clear
To clear internal memory. If the chartplotter exhibits unusual behaviour, or ap-
pears to be malfunctioning, it may be possible to correct the problem by clearing
RAM.
This operation will erase all Marks, Events, Routes, stored track plots and desti-
nations. It will also return all selections (Input Data Format, Autopilot selection,
etc.) to original default values. To confirm to clear RAM press 'ENTER' again
(but if at this time you do not wish to clear RAM press 'CLEAR').
6.6.2 DIM MENU
To select the desired value for brightness and keypad light.
nContrast
Each time you pressed the cursor key to right, the screen will decrease brightness,
instead of to left it will increase brightness.
nBacklight
The second option allows to set the backlight. Operates in similar mode as Con-
trast.
6.6.3 CARTRIDGES
To check the C-CARD and its connector.
nBackground ROM
To test the WorldWideBackground. If there is not a malfunction, the code of the
Background and the message "OK" are shown, but if the Background is defective
the message "Faulty" is shown.
nC-CARD Test
To test the C-CARD. There are three possible situations:
1. if there is a C-CARD inserted in the slot and there is not a malfunction, the
name of the C-CARD zone and the message "OK" are shown.
2. if there is a C-CARD inserted in the slot, but it is a damaged C-CARD, the
name of the C-CARD zone and the message "Faulty" are shown.
3. if there is not any C-CARD inserted in the slot, the message "not present" is
shown.
4. if there is an User C-CARD inserted in the slot, the message "USER C-CARD"
is shown.
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nC-CARD Connector
Indicates if there is a malfunction in the connector. It is used only in production.
6.6.4 SERIAL PORTS
If you are having problems receiving data from the position-finding instru-
ment, this test should help determine the problem.
nChange Parameters
To change the parameters of the serial interface. This menu allows to select the
Port (Signal Source) between UART0 or UART1, the Baud Rate between 4800
or 9600, the Data Bits (Word Length) between 7 or 8, the Parity between even,
odd or none, the Stop Bits between 1 or 2, the Polarity between "+" or "-".
Default settings are: Port = UART1, Baud Rate = 4800, Data Bits = 8, Parity =
none, Stop Bits = 1, Polarity = +.
nInput Data Display
To allow the chartplotter to act as a computer terminal and display the incoming
data exactly as it received.
If the data displayed on the screen is unrecognizable, you may have selected the
wrong input parameters for your particular receiver, for example, NMEA-0182
instead of NMEA-0183. Check your receiver manual to be sure that you have
selected the proper interface format. If the screen is blank, you may have a bro-
ken connection, and no data is being received.
Use 'ZOOM IN' to stop (or continue after pause) data displaying, 'ENTER' to
show data in hex or ASCII mode (normal or small) and 'CLEAR' to exit.
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A
C-Forecast
C-Forecast is a innovative meteorological forecasting system with the ability
to visualise the weather forecast, for a given area, directly on to the area related
cartography on a chart plotter. The weather data is transferred very quickly to the
plotter thanks to C-COM, a device for data-transfer via GSM developed by C-MAP.
In order to access the C-Forecast, it is necessary to set up a subscription. The
only other cost will be the GSM-call to the remote weather report server, normally
lasting less then a minute.
With C-Forecast it is possible to receive weather information regarding the
wind, speed and direction, as well as the height of the waves in the area. The weather
data will be superimposed on to the C-MAP NT+ cartography and visualised directly
on the plotter screen.
In order to access the C-Forecast, the plotter must have the necessary soft-
ware to make the connection, through the GSM-modem (C-COM), with the weather
data server.
The area covered by the weather information is determined by either the
actual position and heading, given by the onboard GPS, or co-ordinates entered manu-
ally by the user. The user variable features can be pre-set through the C-Forecast
menu on the plotter (see fig.A) together with the level of detail. To see the area
covered by the C-Forecast, please refer to the c-forecast.c-map.com web site.
The weather forecast is covering a period of 48-hours, within which the user
can collect the information for any period of 6 hours (Example: At 2 PM on the 21st
of March 2002 a users request a weather forecast, the forecast will cover the period
for the following 6 hours based on the predicted weather situation at the time of
collection, ending at 8 PM on the 21st of March 2002). The weather information on
the C-Forecast server is revised every hour, covering the following 48 hours.
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Fig. A - Preview of the area covered by the requested weather forecast
The coverage of the weather forecast in each instant is determent by the
maximum speed of the boat given at the time of subscription (see Fig. A and table Aa
below).
COVERAGE OF THE FORECASTING AREA
Maximum Speed(Knt) Width in Degree Travel Distance (Nm)
5 160 30
10 150 60
15 140 90
20 130 120
25 120 150
30 110 180
35 100 210
40 90 240
Fig. Aa - Table of the area covered by the forecast
A.1 PRESENTATION OF DATA
The information received from the weather data server consists of two type
of information which will be shown on the plotter screen, represented by two differ-
ent icons, one relating to wind and the other to waves.
The icon for wind is a circle with an arrow pointing towards the center where
the arrow represents the direction of the wind, it will show a number this represents
speed (shown in units according to measurements pre-set by the user - see the left
column in Fig. A.1). It is possible to pre-set an upper limit for the wind speed and
connect this limit to an alarm which will alert and request navigator action (see the
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right column in Fig. A.1). The colour of the wind icon will change to red when the
wind speed limit has been reached (preset by the user in the menu).
Fig. A.1 - Wind icon in condition: Normal (left) and condition alarm (right)
The icon for the waves is a circle with a number representing the height of
the waves (shown in units according to measurements preset by the user), see the left
column of Fig. A.1a. It is possible to preset an upper limit for the height of the waves
and connect this limit to an alarm which will alert and request navigator action (see the
right column in Fig. A.1a). The colour of the wave height icon will change to red
when the height limited has been reached (preset by the user in the menu).
Fig. A.1a - Icon for waves, condition: normal (left) and for alarm (right)
The weather information received from the C-Forecast server is saved in the
chart plotters memory. The information can be accessed and used in two ways, by
using the chart plotter in navigation mode or in browse mode (see Fig. A.1.1).
For every point for which forecast data have been collected, the information
saved to memory contains the data for the subsequent 6 hours from the time of
collection. The area covered by the data in each instants is determined by the maxi-
mum speed of the boat indicated at the time of subscription.
Every point for which weather data have been received, the predictions will
cover the maximum travel distance, if departure happens at the same time as receipt
of the weather data, and the travel speed is at the maximum speed for the full 6 hours.
The significance of this is that there is no need for collecting further information
from the C-Forecast server, until the end of the 6th hour covered by every circle. As
you can see from Fig. A.1b, from the time of collection, the travel time covered is
reduced by an hour until the last hour where you will have to collect a new predic-
tion covering the following 6 hours.
Hours of Navigation Hours covered by the forecast
1a6
2a5
3a4
4a3
5a2
6a1
Fig. A.1b - Table of hours covered by the weather forecast
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A.1.1 PRESENTATION OF WEATHER INFORMATION
A.1.1.1 Viewing the information in Navigation mode
The Navigation mode allows the user to view on screen the weather infor-
mation superimposed directly onto the cartography (the wind or the waves  not
both simultaneously), the area shown is relative to the position of the boat (plotted
by the onboard GPS, or in simulation mode given by the simulator). The data is
relative to the time of day and information received or simulated. The type of infor-
mation shown on the screen depends on the option chosen by the user in the menu:
Video settings - the 3 options are: no information, wind or waves. The information
shown is presented as a serie of icons - wind or waves. The amount of icons presented
on screen, depend on the position from where the information was collected and the
maximum travel speed.
- Example 1:If the boat is traveling at maximum speed all the icons will show up on
the screen.
- Example 2:If the boat is laying still without moving position, no icons will show.
If the boat travels at maximum speed and reaches the area covered by the
information of the 6th hour, the related '6th hour information' will be available on
screen. However if the boat arrived at the same area covered by the 6th hour infor-
mation, after the 6th hour, no information would shown, - the information saved in
memory is regarded not up-to-date by the plotter after the 6th hour and discarded,
and new weather information will have to be collected from the C-Forecast server.
Fig. A.1.1.1 - Mode Navigation: Icons showing wind (left) and the icons for waves (right)
A.1.1.2 Viewing the weather information in Browse mode
The Browse mode allows the user to view on screen (superimposed onto the
cartography) the information related to wind or waves. The user can directly chose
the time and area covered in order to evaluate the situation at the time of arrival in
the area.
To activate the Browse mode, simply chose in the menu - preview. As soon
as the user has activated Browse mode, the cartography center on the point to which
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weather information have been collected and saved. It is possible to use the cursor to
move the view around the area covered by the 6 hours weather forecast and change
the view between wind and waves.
Fig. A.1.1.2 - Mode Browse: Icons for wind (left) and icons for waves (right)
A.2 SYSTEM SET-UP C-FORECAST
To set-up and access the C-Forecast weather forecasting system a serie of
steps must be completed, please read the following carefully:
- Sign up for subscription with C-Forecast. Contact the local reseller or contact
directly your local C-MAP office.
- Connect the chart plotter with the C-COM module.
- Insert the GSM SIM cart into the C-COM module (SIM-card not included).
- The chart plotter has two serial connections ports for exchange of data. Choose
one of these to make the connection to the C-COM module.
- Open set-up in the menu of the chart plotter and insert the identification code of
the subscription, included in the subscription documentation received
from C-MAP.
- Insert also the telephone number for the C-Forecast server, included in the sub-
scription documentation received from C-MAP.
- Remember to insert the SIM PIN number (received together with the SIM-card).
When the above steps have been completed, it will immediately be possible
to receive weather information from the C-Forecast server in the following way:
- Insert the position from where the boat will depart (manually or by use of the
GPS).
- Insert the direction in which the boat will travel.
- Insert the date and time of departure (ETA).
- Start the transfer of weather information.
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A.2.1 INSTALLATION OF HARDWARE COMPONENTS
A.2.1.1 Electrical connection
The data connection between the C-COM module and the chart plotter is
done by using a serial port (it is possible on some chart plotter to a port of your
choice).To make the electrical connection refer to table below, and chose the data
related to the chart plotter to which the data connection is made.
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Fig. A.2.1.1 - Electrical connection to chart plotters controller type with two port access
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A.2.1.2 Verification of C-COM module
The Modem Test (can also read; SYSTEM TEST *) makes it possible to test
the and verify a connection between the C-COM and the chart plotter.
Note (*)
To start the SYSTEM TEST switch on the chart plotter using PWR and any other key.
The Modem Test controls that there is a communication between the chart
plotter and the C-COM by for a short time transmitting a serie of diagnostic com-
mands to the C-COM and verify the result.
If the chart plotter is build with two serial ports, it is possible to chose which
port to use for connection with the C-COM module.
The diagnostic screen for Modem Test will show the following information:
a. MODEM OK: #
b. MODEM ERROR: #
c. MODEM TIMEOUT ERROR: #
a. If the number (#) by the MODEM OK shows 0, it's an indication that the connec-
tion between the chart plotter and the C-COM module is established and the C-
COM is responding correctly. No problems have been found.
b. If the number (#) by the MODEM OK is different to 0, it shows that the connec-
tion to the C-COM module has not been made - the C-COM module may be defect.
c. If the number (#) by the MODEM TIMEOUT ERROR is different to 0, it shows
that the C-COM module is responding but the link to the chart plotter has not been
made.
The error may be for one of the following reasons:
- The C-COM is not connected or not connected correctly to the chart plotter.
- The C-COM module has not got a power supply.
- The serial port to which the link between the C-COM and the chart plotter is
made, is not the correct port, to which the C-COM should be connected.
A.2.1.3 The GSM SIM-card
The GSM SIM-card must be of a type which will allow data transfer. The
SIM-card must be inserted into the SIM-slot in the C-COM module. If the GSM SIM-
card need a PIN-code inserted, for the SIM-card to be activated, then this can be done
in the C-Forecast operation menu. The chart plotter does not accept deactivation of
the PIN-code.
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A.2.2 INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE
A.2.2.1 Registrations of user ID
The user identification number is a string of 16 characters and numbers ####-
####-####-####. The character - is not a part of the code and is only used to make
the code more legible and is not to be inserted.
The code is supplied together with the subscription documents from C-MAP.
The registration code can only be used in one (1) chart plotter. The C-Forecast server
will associate the code and the chart plotter in which the code was first used. During
the connection start-up, the C-Forecast server will compare the registration informa-
tion and the code identifying the chart plotter and will only connect to a known
chart plotter.
Note
The Registration Code is contained in the chart plotter and can after insertion not be changed
by the user. However if the user whish to change the subscription, for the reason of change to an
other chart plotter (for example change to and other model or change because of faulty chart) it
is nessesary to contact C-MAP directly in order to transfer the subscription to the new char plotter.
A.2.2.2 Inserting the telephone number of the C-Forecast server
The telephone number through which the C-COM will make the connec-
tion with the C-Forecast server must be inserted in the menu part - C-Forecast set-up.
A.2.2.3 Activation of the serial port
Some chart plotters are build with more than one serial port, it is therefor
necessary to chose which port is to be used. The user can do this in the menu part - C-
Forecast set-up.
A.2.3 TRANSFER OF WEATHER DATA
Before the data transfer can start, it is necessary to insert: Time of departure
(ETD), current position (PO) manually or obtained from the GPS and the heading.
All the data transfer function are available in the menu - C-Forecast, Preview down-
load.
A.2.3.1 Insert current date and time
Normally the chart plotter will receive date and time through the build in or
attached GPS, or in simulation mode - manually. In case it is necessary to insert the
date and time manually, before collection of data from C-Forecast, it is done in the
menu - C-forecast, preview, date and time (ETD).
If the date and time are not inserted the server can not provide any informa-
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tion or the transferred information may be of no value for navigation.
A.2.3.2 Selection of an area from which to get weather data
The area covered by the weather data is variable according to the type of
subscription, the point of departure and the heading.
Inserting of point of departure
The point of departure can be set by the user either directly from the GPS - actual or
simulated position, by using cursor position or by inserting the numeric co-ordinates
manually.
Inserting heading
The heading will represents the central line of the area covered by the weather infor-
mation. The heading, is normally received from the GPS, but can manually be modi-
fied by the user.
A.2.3.3 Selecting type of weather information to be collected
It is possible to select the type of data to be collected from the options below:
- Wind: only the direction and pressure/speed
- Waves: only height
- Wind + Waves: both the above
A.2.3.4 Download of data
If the previous options/settings have been carried out, it is now possible to
download the weather information using the menu item - C-Forecast; download pre-
view. When the download function is activated, the preview window will close and
a window containing the current subscription detail will appear, you can have two
types of subscription - Download or Period:
If the subscription is Period the C-Forecast server will show the expiry data.
Or if the subscription is Download the C-Forecast server will show the remaining
number of downloads available and the expiry date.
This information can be saved to the chart plotter's memory and the updated
information will be shown before each download.
The first time the chart plotter is connected or after a Master Reset the
above information is not available, in this case the window will not show any infor-
mation. At the following collection of weather information, the subscription infor-
mation will be restored to the system.
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Note
The date-format setting can be change by the user, in the chart plotter menu.
Error massages
A window will appear on screen in case of error, with a description of the error.
SIM-card PIN Error
- If the GSM SIM-card in use has PIN-code activation and the PIN-code has not been
inserted in the set-up menu of C-Forecast, a message will appear PIN SIM not en-
tered.
- If the PIN-code inserted is not correct, a message will appear incorrect PIN SIM.
- If the incorrect PIN SIM message appears more than 3 times, a message will
appear incorrect PIN SIM - SIM locked.
Other Errors
Subscription not found (user not registered).
Incorrect Password (for future use).
Incorrect Registration Code.
Licence not found.
Licence not active.
Licence expired.
Licence data not yet started.
No Download available (only subscription, Download).
Subscription not authorised (C-Forecast server not available).
Insufficient number of download available.
A.3 MENU SETTINGS
All menu settings are reached from the C-Forecast menu selected from the
main Menu. The C-Forecast menu contains the following items: C-Forecast Set-Up,
Download Preview and Browse.
A.3.1 C-FORECAST SETUP MENU
From the C-Forecast Set-Up menu it is allowed entering the information
specified in the subscription and the other settings relative to the display of the weather
information on the map. Once the main Menu is shown on the screen, to select the
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C-Forecast SetUp menu follow the procedure:
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'
The C-Forecast Setup menu is shown on the screen.
A.3.1.1Display
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "DISPLAY"
+ 'ENTER'
Display is the type of weather information to be shown on the map: Wind,
Waves and Off. Wind and waves cannot be displayed simultaneously. The default
setting is Off.
A.3.1.2 Wind Speed Alert
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "WIND SPEED
ALERT" + 'ENTER'
Wind Speed Alert is the wind speed above which all icons are drawn in a
different color/shape (the color icon becames red when the wind speed excedes the
speed limit set by menu). The value can be in the range from 0 to 250 k/h or it can be
set Off. The default setting is Off.
A.3.1.3 Waves Height Alert
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "WAVES
HEIGHT ALERT" + 'ENTER'
Waves Height Alert is the wave height above which all icons are drawn in a
different color/shape (the color icon becames red when the wave speed excedes the
speed limit set by menu). The value can be in the range from 0.1 to 25.0 Mt or it can
be set Off. The default setting is Off.
A.3.1.4 Modem Port
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "MODEM
PORT" + 'ENTER'
The possible choices are GPS and Power I/O. The default setting is GPS.
A.3.1.5 Wind Speed Unit
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "WIND SPEED
UNIT" + 'ENTER'
Wind Speed Unit is the unit of measure used for the wind speed display: Kts;
m/s; Kph; Bft; Mph. The default setting is Kph.
A.3.1.6 Wave Height Unit
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "WAVE
HEIGHT UNIT" + 'ENTER'
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Wave Height Unit is the unit of measure used for the waves height display:
Mt, Ft. The default setting is Mt.
A.3.1.7 User Identifier
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "USER ID" +
'ENTER'
User Id is needed for the data transferring authorization and must match the
data provided in the subscription.
A.3.1.8 Telephone Number
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "TELEPHONE
NUMBER" + 'ENTER'
Telephone Number is the telephone number of the service provider. The
maximum length of telephone number is 20 characters.
A.3.1.9 Sim Pin
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "SIM PIN" +
'ENTER'
Sim Pin is the PIN of the GSM SIM Card used in the GSM module. The Sim
Pin is always shown. The maximum length is 8 digits. The default PIN is an empty
string.
A.3.1.10 Max Speed
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "C-FORECAST SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "MAX SPEED"
+ 'ENTER'
Max Speed is the maximum vessels speed declared in the subscription. The
value can be in the range from 5.0 to 40.0 Kts. If a value lower than 5.0 Kts is entered,
the chartplotter emits three beeps and sets the value to 5.0 Kts; if the entered value is
greater than 40.0 Kts the chartplotter emits three beeps and sets the value to 40.0 Kts.
The default setting is 15 Kts.
Note
The Max Speed is used to define the area covered by the weather information in the Preview display
mode (see Par. A.3.2).
A.3.2 DOWNLOAD PREVIEW
The Preview allows seeing the map area that will be covered by the weather
information. Once the main Menu is shown on the screen:
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "DOWNLOAD PREVIEW" + 'ENTER'
Once the Preview is activated the Main Menu is closed and the map is cen-
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automatically to the zoom level that contains the whole area covered by weather
information.
On the screen a sector is shown: the width of the area covered is proportional
to the vessels speed and depends on the maximum vessels speed declared in the
subscription (see Fig. Ba).
Once the Preview function is active a prompt is shown on the map display
inside a dedicated window. The user can change the values in the prompt manually.
Moving about the selections its possible to set the starting position coordinates be-
tween Fix and Cursor. Max Speed and Local Time Offset are shown and cannot be
changed.
A.3.2.1 Type
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "DOWNLOAD PREVIEW" + 'ENTER'+ "TYPE" +
'ENTER'
Type determines the type of data downloaded from the server. Type can be
set to Wind (downloads only Wind information); Waves (download only waves in-
formation); Wind + Waves (download both types simultaneously). The default set-
ting is Wind + Waves.
A.3.2.2 Mode and Position
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "DOWNLOAD PREVIEW" + 'ENTER'+ "MODE"
+ 'ENTER'
Available options are Fix and Cursor. If the active mode is Fix the coordinates
field (Position) cannot be modified manually. If the GPS is not providing a valid fix
position or the Simulation mode is not active, the active mode is Cursor, the starting
position is at the cursor coordinates and it is not possible to switch to Fix mode. The
default Lat/Lon is the current vessel's position (received from the GPS or simulated).
A.3.2.3 Show on Chart
'"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "DOWNLOAD PREVIEW" + 'ENTER'+ "SHOW
ON CHART" + 'ENTER'
Show On Chart enables to display chart at full screen. By pressing 'CLEAR'
from chart return to this menu.
A.3.2.4 Course
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "DOWNLOAD PREVIEW" + 'ENTER'+ "COURSE"
+ 'ENTER'
The default Course value is the one received from the GPS. If the GPS is not
providing a valid data, the default Course is to be set to 000.
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A.3.2.5 ETD and Date
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "DOWNLOAD PREVIEW" + 'ENTER'+ "ETD" +
'ENTER'
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "DOWNLOAD PREVIEW" + 'ENTER'+ "DATE"
+ 'ENTER'
ETD (Estimated Time of Departure) and Date: the default Date and ETD are
received from the GPS. If they are not received the default Date and ETD are to be
the last most recently received values; a Warning message is shown. In case Date and
ETD have never been received the default Date is the software release date and the
default ETD is 12:00. The value inserted is Local Time: The user is to make sure that
the correct Local Time Offset was set. The software will check that the entered ETD
is not after 18 hours from current time (because the system provides a valid forecast
for 24 hours from current time). The test is valid only when the GPS is providing
valid Date and ETD.
A.3.2.6 Download Now
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "DOWNLOAD PREVIEW" + 'ENTER'+ "DOWN-
LOAD NOW" + 'ENTER'
When the Download function is activated the Preview window is closed and
replaced by another window. Information contained in this window is related to the
current contract status, that can be Download or Period.
A.3.3 BROWSE
Browse allows seeing the wind or waves figures referring to a specific hour
only, amongst the 6 hours preview provided by the server.
Browse mode can only be selected if at least one of the two data types has
been downloaded from the server. If neither wind nor waves information is present,
the chartplotter emits three beeps and shows a warning message saying that the Browse
cannot be activated. Browse mode allows showing only one data type at time; this
means that wind icons and wave icons cannot be shown simultaneously. If both
types are loaded the default type will be Wind. If only one data type is loaded, it will
be the active selection of the browse and it will not be possible to switch to the other
type. Once the main Menu is shown on the screen:
"C-FORECAST" + 'ENTER' + "BROWSE" + 'ENTER'
When Browse is selected from the C-Forecast menu the chartplotter goes on
chart display (full mode  all data windows must be removed) and selects the map
scale that allows seeing the whole area covered by the weather icons.
On the side of the starting position (depending on its rotation) there will be
shown a prompt where the user can select the preferred time and the type of informa-
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tion to be displayed. The default time is the time of the first data received. Supposing
to have data from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM the first time will be 10:00 AM and the icons
shown on the map will be only the ones referring to 10:00 AM.
The user is allowed to change the time of the preview (among the 6 hours)
and the type of data between Wind and Waves by acting on the cursor key. Cursor
key up and down change the time. Cursor key left and right change the data type.
The time step is one hour. When the last or first hour is set and the user tries
to increase or decrease the time the chartplotter sounds three beeps and does not
change the selected time. Changing the time, all the icons referring to the selected
time are displayed on the map. If the time is increased the number of icons shown
will cover a wider area. If the time is decreased, the icons shown on the map display
will decrease. In this case, in order to avoid the map redraw, the icons without infor-
mation will be represented by empty spots (no value and arrow shown).
Changing the data type between Wind and Waves the map display will be
redrawn. If the current type is Wind and there is no Waves information, the
chartplotter does not allow to set Waves. Sounds 3 beeps and shows the message:
Warning Waves information not present. On the other hand, changing from Waves
to Wind when wind icons are not loaded, the warning will be Warning Wind infor-
mation not present.
Pressing 'CLEAR' the Browse mode is quitted and the map is restored to the
normal display.
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C-Staff
The C-Staff functions are based on STAFF Concept ® (Satellite Tracking
Aided Fleet Fishing). The STAFF Concept ® is designed for professional fishing
purpose to allow monitoring the position of the vessels of a fleet from each vessel
(the fleet may have until 20 vessels max). Any fleet's member sends information on
his position, speed and heading, so the C-Staff Server contains information on all
fleet's members and it is enable to comunicate information to each others.
STAFF Concept ® is a network that allows information exchange between a
fleet amongst a wide range of services:
- Exchange geographical position between fleet members
- Fax, SMS and e-mail
- Communicate with other network users
- Internet access
The fleet's members position is shown on the display of the connected
chartplotters. The position of the vessel is represented on the chartplotter screen by
icon, vessel index (univocal value for each vessel in the range from 1 to 20) and vessel
name represented by an 8 characters string (optional).
Each position is shown on the chartplotter display for max 24 hours since the
last valid position received. The chartplotter calculates the supposed (or estimated)
position of the vessel on the basis of the received position, speed and heading.
The C-Staff functions are available only is the OBC - On Board Computer
device is opportunely connected to the chartplotter . For more information contact
the C-MAP Italia.
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B.1 C-STAFF MENU
All menu settings are reached from the C-Staff menu when the Main Menu is
opened on the screen:
"C-STAFF" + 'ENTER'
The C-Staff menu contains the following items: Send Position and Position
Request.
B.1.1 SEND POSITION
Sends to OBC the trasmission command of the vessel current position to the
others fleet's members. When the main Menu is opened on the screen:
"C-STAFF" + 'ENTER' + "SEND POSITION" + 'ENTER'
When the command is executed, the message OK is shown next to the
relative menu item.
B.1.2 POSITION REQUEST
Sends to OBC the request command to update the positions of all fleet's
members. When the main Menu is opened on the screen:
"C-STAFF" + 'ENTER' + "POSITION REQUEST" + 'ENTER'
When the command is executed, the message OK is shown next to the
relative menu item.
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Trouble shooting
THE CHARTPLOTTER DOES NOT TURN ON
Make sure that the correct voltage (10-35 volt dc) is present. Check also that
the polarity is correct. Refer to the Par. 2.2.
THE CHARTPLOTTER DOES NOT GET A VALID FIX
Make sure that no metal obstacle is placed around the chartplotter acting as a
shield for the antenna. If, after 15 minutes, the chartplotter does not get the fix, turn
it Off and On again.
THE CHARTPLOTTER DOES NOT TURN OFF
If, after a 'POWER' pressure (for at least 3 seconds) the chartplotter does not
turn Off, then turn Off the voltage.
THE CHARTPLOTTER SCREEN BECOMES VERY DARK AFTER A
LONG EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Control the contrast (see Par. 2.3).
THE CHARTPLOTTER DOES NOT RESPOND TO ANY COMMAND
Try to turn Off, and then turn On. If the problem persists, erase the memory
(see Par. 6.6.1
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Analytical Index
A
A-B-C-D ........................... 13, 25, 53, 59
About Page .................................... 12, 59
Accessories ..........................................81
Active Track ............................ 54, 59, 78
Adding Event ........................................50
Adding Mark..........................................48
Adding Waypoint ..................................39
Advanced Functions ...................... 39, 59
Advanced Mode ...................... 39, 53, 60
Advanced Settings (menu) ...................60
Alarm ............................................. 60, 80
Alarms (menu) ......................................60
Alternate Solution .................................60
Altitude (Unit) ........................................60
Anchor Alarm ....................................... 60
Arrival Alarm ........................................ 60
Arrival Time .........................................60
ASF ....................................................... 59
Assistance ............................................12
Attention Areas ....................... 29, 60, 76
Auto-test ...............................................87
Automatic Info ............................... 32, 61
Autopilot Interface ................................ 81
Azimuth ................................... 24, 61, 68
B
Background ROM ................................. 88
Backlight ........................................ 16, 88
Basic Mode .................................... 39, 61
Basic Settings .......................................61
Beacon .................................... 28, 61, 72
Bearing .................................................61
Beep............................................... 12, 15
Beeper ..................................................61
BRG ...................................................... 61
brightness .............................................16
Buoy ........................................ 28, 61, 72
BWC ..................................................... 67
C
C-CARD ........................... 18, 67, 79, 88
C-CARD Connector ..............................89
C-CARD Test ........................................ 88
Cable Wiring - GPS ..............................61
Cable Wiring - Power & I/O ..................61
Cartography ............................ 31, 62, 81
Cartridge ................................. 18, 79, 88
Caution Notice ......................................15
Chain....................................... 59, 62, 74
Change (User C-CARD) .......................62
Change Parameters ............................. 89
Changing Speed & Fuel .......................47
Changing User C-CARD.......................58
chart ......................................................21
Chart Boundaries........................... 31, 62
Chart Settings ................................ 31, 62
Chartplotter ...........................................12
Clear RAM ............................................88
COG ........................................ 24, 62, 73
Color ......................... 47, 55, 62, 67, 71
Compass (menu) .................................. 62
Compute Correction ............................. 63
Connections .......................................... 15
Connector .............................................88
contrast .......................................... 16, 88
Coordinate System ........................ 63, 80
Correction ...................................... 63, 67
Correction Offset ..................................63
Course Line ..........................................63
Course Over Ground ............................ 62
Course To Steer ................................... 63
Course Vector.......................................63
Creating a route ....................................40
Cross Track error.................................. 63
CTS ....................................................... 63
Cultural Features ........................... 31, 63
Current (Route) ..................................... 63
Current Map Settings Table .................63
Cursor Control ......................................63
Cursor Key ..................................... 12, 14
Cursor Position ..................................... 71
Customize Map....................... 28, 63, 64
D
Data Cartridge ......................................88
Data Storage Cartridge ........................ 18
Data to Save .........................................56
Date ......................................................35
Date (simulation) .................................. 64
Date Format..........................................64
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Datum ............................................ 64, 67
Dead Reckoning ................................... 64
Declutter ........................................ 32, 64
Default ..................................................64
Delete ...................................................64
Delete (file) ...........................................64
Delete (Track) .......................................64
Delete Selection ...................................64
Deleting A-B-C-D ........................... 25, 53
Deleting active route...................... 46, 47
Deleting EBL & VRM ............................52
Deleting Event ...................................... 50
Deleting File .......................................... 57
Deleting Mark........................................ 48
Deleting MOB .......................................72
Deleting route ........... 41, 46, 48, 64, 75
Deleting Target ....................... 26, 42, 77
Deleting Track ............................... 55, 78
Deleting User Point .............................. 45
Deleting Waypoint .................. 40, 41, 80
Depth ............................................. 60, 64
Depth Window .....................................66
Depth (Unit) ..........................................64
Depth Areas ................................... 30, 65
Depth Areas <................................ 30, 65
Depth Areas >................................ 30, 65
Depth Contours .................................... 65
Depth Graph .................................. 23, 65
Depth Lines & Sndgs < ........................ 30
Depth Lines & Soundings .............. 30, 66
Depth Lines & Soundings <..................66
Depth Lines & Soundings >........... 30, 66
Depth Settings ........................ 30, 66, 70
Depth Unit ............................................. 64
Destination ..................................... 41, 68
Deviation ...............................................71
DGPS .................................................... 66
DGPS Input .......................................... 66
Differential GPS .................................... 66
DIM Menu .............................................88
Dimensions ........................................... 82
Display ..................................................73
Display Mode ................................. 27, 66
Display Resolution ................................ 81
Displaying Track ...................................54
Distance ......................................... 55, 66
Distance (Track) ...................................66
Distance (Unit) ...................................... 66
Distance and Bearing to Target ...........41
Distance To Go..................................... 66
Distance Unit ........................................66
DTG ......................................................66
E
EBL ................................................ 52, 66
EBL & VRM Placing ............................. 52
Echosounder ........................................ 66
Editing EBL & VRM .............................. 52
Editing Event ........................................ 51
Editing Mark ..........................................49
Editing Waypoint ........................... 44, 80
Electronic Bearing Line ........................66
Event ................................ 14, 48, 50, 67
Exit from Navigate ......................... 69, 73
Expanded Info.......................................33
Extended Auto-Test .............................. 87
External Waypoint ................................67
External Wiring ..................................... 83
F
File ........................................................67
Filter ......................................................74
Filter Dump ........................................... 67
Find ....................................................... 67
Find Function ........................................ 35
Finding Nearest Ports........................... 36
Finding Obstructions ............................ 37
Finding Port Services ........................... 35
Finding Tide Stations............................ 36
Finding User Points ..............................45
Finding Waypoint........................... 45, 80
Finding Wrecks..................................... 37
Fix (menu)............................................. 67
Fix Correction .......................................67
Fix Datum ............................................. 67
Fix Position ...........................................63
Formatting ..................................... 57, 67
Fuel ................................................ 47, 76
Functions .............................................. 14
G
Getting Port Info ................................... 33
Getting Tide Info ................................... 34
Global Positioning System ................... 68
Goto ........................................ 48, 51, 68
GPS ................................. 17, 23, 66, 68
GPS Data Page ............................. 23, 68
GPS Port............................................... 73
Graphic Data Page ................. 24, 26, 68
GRI........................................................ 62
Grounding Alarm .................................. 69
Grounding Alarm Range.......................69
H
HDG ......................................................69
HDOP.................................................... 69
Heading ................................................69
Heading (Simulation) ............................ 69
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Home ............................................. 69, 72
I
I/O ......................................................... 16
Info ................................................. 33, 69
Info Function .........................................33
Info Tree ...............................................33
information ............................................13
information on Event ............................ 51
information on Mark..............................50
information on route ............................. 47
information on Waypoint ...................... 45
Input Data Display ................................89
Input/Output (menu) ............................. 70
Inserting A-B-C-D .......................... 25, 53
Inserting C-CARD ................................. 18
Inserting MOB.......................................72
Inserting Target .................................... 77
Inserting Waypoint......................... 43, 80
Interface ................................................ 81
Inverting Route .....................................76
K
Key ........................................................12
Keyboard ..............................................81
L
Lakes ....................................................75
Land Settings................................. 30, 70
Landmarks ..................................... 31, 70
Language ....................................... 16, 70
Lat/Lon Grid ................................... 31, 70
Latitude .................................................70
Light ............................................... 28, 72
Light Sectors.................................. 29, 70
List User Points .................................... 51
List User Points Page .................... 45, 50
Load (file) .............................................. 70
Loading File .......................................... 57
Local Time ............................................ 78
LOG ......................................................70
Longitude ..............................................70
Loran ....................................... 62, 71, 77
M
Magnetic Deviation ...............................71
Magnetic Variation ................................ 71
Man OverBoard ............................. 14, 72
Map ................................................ 66, 71
Map Datum ...........................................71
Map Orientation .............................25, 71
Map Setting (menu) ....................... 66, 71
Map Settings .........................................28
Marine Settings................ 28, 66, 70, 71
Mark .......................... 14, 48, 50, 51, 71
Memory .................................................81
Mixing Levels ................................. 31, 71
MOB ............................................... 14, 72
Moving A-B-C-D.................................... 53
Moving Mark ......................................... 48
Moving Waypoint ........................... 42, 80
N
Names ........................................... 28, 72
Natural Features ............................ 31, 72
Nav-Aids ........................................ 28, 72
Navigate ......................................... 50, 72
Navigate (menu) ...................................72
Navigate (mode) ...................................72
Navigating on A-B-C-D .........................25
Navigating on the A-B-C-D ...................54
Navigation .............................................73
Navigation Data Page.................... 24, 73
Nearest Services ........................... 73, 77
Nearest Tide Stations ........................... 77
NMEA Output Format .................... 61, 74
NMEA-0183 ............................ 16, 67, 73
NMEA-0183 GPS Port ..........................73
O
Obstructions .................................. 37, 74
Orientation Resolution ..........................74
OSGB ............................................ 63, 74
Output Format ...................................... 74
P
Pair........................................................74
Palette................................................... 74
Parallel Printer ......................................86
Partial Trip ............................................75
Placing EBL & VRM ............................. 52
Port By Name ....................................... 74
Port Info .........................................33, 74
Port Services ................... 35, 73, 74, 77
Ports & Services ..................... 29, 33, 74
Position Filter ................................. 67, 74
Positioning Instrument ..........................15
Power ....................................................16
Power Consumption .............................81
Power On .............................................. 15
Print screen .......................................... 75
Printer Output .......................................75
Printer Specifications............................85
R
RAM Clear ............................................88
RAM Menu ............................................ 87
RAM Test .............................................. 87
Removing C-CARD .............................. 18
Reset Partial Trip .................................. 75
Reset Total Trip ....................................75
Resolution ............................................. 81
Reversing Route ..................... 46, 47, 75
Rivers & Lakes .............................. 30, 75
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Rolling Road ......................................... 24
Rolling Road Scale ............................... 75
ROM...................................................... 88
Route ........................ 39, 41, 46, 75, 80
Route (menu)........................................75
Route Report ................................. 47, 75
Route Reverse ......................................76
S
Save (file).............................................. 76
Saving File ............................................56
Screen Display ..................................... 21
Seabed Type ................................. 29, 76
Selecting Active Route ........................76
Selecting active route ...........................46
Selecting Route ............................. 47, 75
Selecting Route Color ................... 47, 75
Serial Ports ............................. 85, 86, 89
Serial Printer .........................................85
Setup (menu) ........................................ 76
Ship Icon Mode..................................... 76
Signal ............................................. 28, 72
Signals .................................................. 76
Simulation ...................................... 69, 76
Simulation (mode) .........................59, 76
slot ........................................................18
SNR ......................................................76
SOG ........................................ 24, 73, 76
Speed .............................. 47, 59, 70, 76
Speed & Fuel ........................................ 47
Speed (Simulation) ............................... 76
Speed (Unit)..........................................77
Speed Filter ..........................................76
Speed Over Ground ............................. 76
Speed Simulation ................................. 76
Speed Unit ............................................ 77
Static Navigation...................................77
Steering ................................................77
Step Unit (Track) ..................................77
Step unit selection ................................78
STR ....................................................... 77
System Test............................ 12, 85, 87
T
Target ................ 22, 26, 41, 66, 68, 77
TD .................................................. 63, 77
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......... 81
Temperature .........................................81
Test ................................................ 12, 87
text area ................................................ 21
Tide ....................................................... 77
Tide Graph ............................................ 35
Tide Info ......................................... 34, 77
Tide Station ............................ 74, 77, 80
Tide Stations.................................. 36, 77
Tide Symbol ..........................................34
Tides & Currents............................ 29, 78
Time ......................................................55
Time (simulation) .................................. 78
Time (Track) .........................................78
Time Difference ....................................77
Time Format ......................................... 78
Time Line .............................................. 78
Time Reference ....................................78
Time To Go............................. 26, 42, 79
Title Page.............................................. 15
Total Trip............................................... 75
Track ................................ 54, 59, 64, 78
Track (menu) ........................................78
Track line pattern..................................55
Track memorizing type ......................... 55
Track storing .................................. 54, 78
Tracking ................................................78
Tracks & Routes ............................ 29, 78
TRN....................................................... 78
Trouble shooting ................................. 108
TTG ......................................... 26, 42, 79
Turning .................................................. 78
Turning Off ............................................16
Typical Connections ............................. 84
U
Underwater Objects ....................... 29, 79
Unit........................................................60
User C-CARD .................. 18, 56, 67, 79
User C-CARD Menu .............................56
User Point Name ..................................79
User Points (List) .................................. 79
User Points List page ....................45, 50
UTC................................................ 78, 79
UTM ............................................... 63, 79
V
Variable Range Marker......................... 79
Variation................................................ 71
Visible ...................................................55
Visible (Track)....................................... 79
Voice .....................................................79
Voltage..................................................15
VRM ............................................... 52, 79
W
Waypoint39, 47, 50, 51, 60, 67, 75, 80
Weight................................................... 81
WGS-84 .................................. 67, 71, 80
Wind Speed (unit).................................80
Wrecks.................................... 37, 74, 80
X
XTE ................................................ 63, 80
XTE Alarm ............................................80
Z
Zoom..................................................... 80
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