MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2
Table of Contents End-User License Agreement...................................................................................................................3 Terms of Use......................................................................................................................................3 MAXSEA® SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT .........................................................................................3 CHARTS LICENSE AGREEMENT ....................................................
Table of Contents Activating a Route.......................................................................................................................... 26 Quick Go To (Instant Active Waypoint) ............................................................................................. 27 Waypoint Switching Mode ............................................................................................................... 28 Cancelling the Active Route ................................................
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Getting Tidal Streams Prediction ......................................................................................................... 58 Play tides & Tidal Currents Animation .................................................................................................. 60 Logbook ............................................................................................................................................. 62 Logbook .....................................
Table of Contents Edit and Modify Polar files ............................................................................................................... 86 Race .................................................................................................................................................. 89 Weather File Adjustment.................................................................................................................... 89 Routing variability calculation and display .........
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Acquiring Targets............................................................................................................................ 124 Sharing Charts between MaxSea and NavNet ..................................................................................... 124 Routes & Marks Synchronization ....................................................................................................... 125 Radar Signal processing Settings ...............................
Table of Contents Quick Access and Shortcuts.............................................................................................................. 182 About Your MaxSea Configuration ..................................................................................................... 184 MaxSea on PC ................................................................................................................................ 184 Requirement Configuration............................................
MaxSea TimeZero is a nautical navigation software application based on the most sophisticated display technology available. MaxSea TimeZero features a full 3D operating environment with unparalleled speed of zooming, powerful tools and an intuitive easy to use interface.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Worldwide tide database included: display tidal data on MaxSea TimeZero to know about water depth in ports Integration with the ActiveCaptain "Points of Interest" database: MaxSea is the first Navigation software to offer ActiveCaptain Points-of-Interest (POI) integration and real-time updating. Compatible with AIS: MaxSea TimeZero can be connected to any AIS using NMEA0183 or via Ethernet.
End-User License Agreement Terms of Use This product contains embedded navigational charts provided by Mapmedia, and Jeppesen and/or Navionics. By using these charts, you agree to be bound by the terms of the Mapmedia, Jeppesen and Navionics End-User License Agreement, a copy of which is included in the documentation for this product.
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Getting Started MaxSea TimeZero can be used in two modes. Upon starting the software choose "Home Planning" or "Navigation" mode. Home Planning Choose the "Home Planning" mode when planning on shore. In "Home Planning" mode, the vessel icon is not displayed on the chart, the alarms are disabled and routes cannot be activated. All the other functions such as creating Marks, planning routes, or ordering and viewing weather files are available.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 o 3D Data o Satellite Pictures Read more and get the latest Mapmedia data updates on MaxSea TimeZero Web site Installing Charts Chart DVD(s) are provided with MaxSea TimeZero or when a Chart Pack is ordered. Mapmedia mm3d charts and data can also be downloaded online from the Mapmedia Catalog. Note: MaxSea TimeZero needs to be installed and correctly activated on the computer prior to installing charts Charts Installation from DVD(s): 1. 1.
Getting Started Connection Overview MaxSea can be connected to instruments using the following methods: Serial port : In most cases, connecting a GPS to a computer is straightforward, and is accomplished by simply connecting the serial cable supplied by the GPS manufacturer to the serial port on the PC. The serial port is a nine-pin male port on the back of the computer often identified by an IO or COM symbol. Serial-to-USB adapter: Newer computers – especially notebooks – may not include a serial port.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Note: The Connection Wizard option will not appear in "Home Planning". user interface 1. MaxSea Button : Click on this button to access the Menus and Options of MaxSea TimeZero. 10 2. Status Bar : This area provides access to the "Undo/Redo / " functions and displays the general status of the software; Gray for regular Navigation Mode, Yellow when MaxSea is running in Home Planning mode, and Red when an Alarm is active.
Getting Started 8. Configure tools: This button displays the configuration window providing for the addition or removal of icons for the ToolBar and Ribbons. The configuration is independent for each Workspace. 9. Tools bar : The ToolBar groups all the tools that can be used with the current WorkSpace. Once a Tool is selected, an action with the cursor on the chart is required such as creating a Waypoint, for example.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 1. Navigation Work Space: The Navigation Work Space is selected by default when MaxSea Time Zero is started in "Navigation" mode. This WorkSpace intentionally has limited functionality available to simplify operation while underway. To access more advanced planning functions such as animation, for example, select the Planning Work Space. 2. Planning Work Space: The Planning Work Space is selected by default when MaxSea TimeZero is started in "Home Planning" mode.
Working with Charts MaxSea TimeZero offers a new ultra fast cartographic engine with unparalleled seamlessness and speed of zooming. MaxSea TimeZero will always select the best charts as you scroll around and zoom in and out. Because scrolling and zooming are so important, MaxSea TimeZero provides you with several ways of doing them both using the mouse or keyboard.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Using Zoom tools and buttons If the mouse does not have a wheel, use the Zoom In / Zoom Out button or the Zoom Tool. Using the Zoom +/- Buttons : By default, the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons are available just below the "Center Ship" button in the ToolBar. Simply left click on the corresponding button to Zoom In or Zoom Out by fixed increment.
Working with Charts Change the 2D chart orientation by using the 2D button available in the Ribbon. A simple left click on the 2D button will cycle the various modes (North Up and Head Up) while a right click on the button will allow you to directly pick and choose a mode. 2D North Up: this mode displays the North at the top of the screen. 2D Head Up: this mode orients the bow of the vessel to the top of the screen. The chart rotates as the vessel’s bow is always pointed toward the top of the screen.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 o 3D North Up: In this mode, the azimuth is fixed pointing toward the North. The pitch or inclination is adjusted by holding the middle click button and moving the mouse. If the mouse does not have a middle button, press and hold the Alt key of the keyboard while moving the cursor. o 3D Head up: In this mode, the azimuth is fixed pointing along the current Heading. The pitch or inclination is adjusted by holding the middle click button and moving the mouse.
Working with Charts Navionics : MapMedia mm3d "Datacore by Navionics" vector charts format When a Vector Chart is selected (either "HOs S-57", "Jeppesen" or "Navionics"), the "S-52 Display" allows you to choose from Various Preset display configurations (Base, Standard, Fishing, Others). When set to "Custom", use the "S-52 Display" Menu to customize the configuration. Refer to the chapter Adjusting Vector Charts Display for more information.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Depth Shading: Depth Shading: click on this button to overlay Depth Shading over the Charts. The Depth Shading is only available where 3D Bathymetry data is available. A depth color scale can be applied on vector, raster or fishing charts. This unique feature allows you to view water depths at-a-glance with vibrant colors. The transparency levels can be adjusted from the Plotter Display options menu so that the chart data is visible beneath the color shading.
Working with Charts Geographic Grid: Select Grid: click on this button to display the geographical grid on chart. Adjusting Vector Charts Display Unlike Raster charts, Vector charts can provide control over the level of displayed information. Vector charts are made up of individual objects and data layers such as navigations aids, spot soundings and land features that can be displayed or hidden. These adjustments are made from the Vector Chart and S-52 Display Option menu.
Routes & Waypoints Route Introduction MaxSea TimeZero allows for the creation of an unlimited number of routes, with only one activated at a time. An active route is displayed in red and has special priority in the navigation system. An route is activated, the first Waypoint becomes active (surrounded in yellow) and the leg to reach that Waypoint displays the Cross Track Alarm (red and green dashed lines).
Routes & Waypoints Note: MaxSea TimeZero allows for the creation of an unlimited number of routes, but only one route can be activated at a time. An active route displays in red and has a special priority in the navigation system. When a route is activated, the first Waypoint also becomes active and is surrounded in yellow. Show/Hide Routes and Marks Marks and Routes can be hidden or displayed using the corresponding layer buttons located in the ribbon. Please note that these buttons are hidden by default.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 While creating a route the chart will moves automatically to follow the route. To move the chart manually, hold the mouse button down and move the cursor to the edge of the screen where you want the chart to scroll to. The arrow keys on the keyboard can also be used to scroll the chart while building a route.
Routes & Waypoints Reverse Route To reverse the direction of a route, click on any leg of the route, and then, choose "Reverse Route". Delete Route To delete a Route, Right Click on any leg of the route and choose "Delete Route". Note: An Active Route cannot be deleted; it must be deactivated first by selecting "cancel Navigation". Split Route To split a route into two parts, Right Click on any leg of the route; and then, choose "Split Route".
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 The top part of the Route Detail displays user configuration options about to Start the route at the Boat Location, to set the Date of departure or click Now to come back at the actual date or the Date of Arrival. The time of departure can be selected at the actual time or another selected date. When a time of departure is selected, MaxSea will calculate the ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) according to the parameters available in the table (speed, current,...).
Routes & Waypoints corresponding value. Note: If no tide station available near destination a message warns you that No tidal stations were found near this route's arrival point. Configure List: To add or remove columns of the Route Detail table Copy list to clipboard: To copy the list information as displayed on your screen. You can paste this information in a text editor or Excel for further editing Export list in text file format: To export the list information as displayed on your screen.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 As soon as you adjust the Departure (or Arrival) date and you change the speed (either the speed of all legs or the speed of each leg individually), MaxSea will compute the simulation with the new parameters taking into account the currents (if available). By default, MaxSea TimeZero uses the current which is closest to the middle of the leg (surrounded in red below).
Routes & Waypoints o The Active Route is displayed in red o The Active Leg is drawn with dashed lines o The Active Waypoint is surrounded in yellow o When the "Display XTE Alarm lines" option is checked from the "Marks and Routes" menu, the Cross Track Limit Area appears delimited with two colored dashed lines: green on the starboard of the Ship icon, red on the port of the Ship icon. This value can be adjusted from the "Alarms" options menu ("XTE Alarm Value").
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Right Click on the chart on the intended destination Select "Go To" This will create an Instant Active Waypoint for navigation. Tips : If you want to create an Instant Active Waypoint using coordinates, double click on the "Go To" tool. This will display a window where you can enter the coordinate Note: Any Instant Active Waypoint created with the Go To tool will be erased when the Active Route is canceled.
Routes & Waypoints CIRCLE AND CROSS LINE : This is the default selection. In this mode, the next Waypoint is automatically switched when the boat enters the active Waypoint's arrival circle or crosses the line through the Waypoint that is perpendicular to the leg line. The "Waypoint Switching Mode" parameters are changed from the "Routes and Waypoints" menu. Note: Upon arrival at the last Waypoint of the route, it will deactivate automatically.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Note: You can also click twice instead of clicking and dragging (click once with the divider tool selected, move the cursor then click a second time) 2. Multiple Bearing and distance from own ship position Double click with the Divider tool on one or several points on the chart to display the Bearing and Distance from the ship. Note: As the boat moves, the Bearing and Distance value will be updated in real time. 30 3.
Routes & Waypoints Right Click on a Divider line to erase the selected or all divider lines To move a divider anchor point, simply select it then drag it to another location. Importing & Exporting Marks and Routes The "Import/Export" option available under the MaxSea Button will allow you to Import or Export navigation objects to a file.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Different Tools in MaxSea are available to easily plot a SAR Route depending on the type of find: Right-Click on the Route tool and choose the tool appropriate for the search : SAR Star, SAR Snail, SAR Sector and SAR Survey. Left-Click anywhere on the chart a mark (or the MOB symbol), release the mouse-click, drag and move the cursor on the chart to drawn the corresponding SAR route in a wished direction.
Ship & Track Ship Icon When MaxSea TimeZero is started in Navigation mode and is receiving a valid position, a boat icon is displayed on the chart: Note: If the icon does not appear on the chart, click on the "Center On" button in the ToolBar to center the charts on own ship position The icon in red represents the boat and indicates its position and heading (or course if heading data is not available).
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Display Parameters Right click on the Around Mebutton in the ribbon to access the Display Parameters 1. COG/SOG predictor : to turn on or off the COG vector (red dashed line) 2. Heading Line : to turn on or off the Heading line (green line) 3. 34 Show Max Range On Route: to turn on or off the display of the estimated maximum fuel range overlay on a Route line.
Ship & Track Estimated maximum fuel range can be displayed either on the active route or the planning route. 4.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 5. Laylines: to turn on or off the Laylines. This button is only available with the Routing Module. ( Read more in the Laylines related topic) 6. Camera: to turn on or off the FLIR Camera Field of View.
Ship & Track When your boat is on the screen and the chart is scrolled or zoomed, a red circle appears in the middle of the screen. This is the "Relative Motion Circle", a new and intuitive way to control the Relative/True motion as well as the Shift and Look ahead mode. When the Ship icon is inside the Relative Motion Circle, the chart will scroll on the screen and the Ship icon will always stay at the same relative position inside the circle (Relative motion mode).
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 To select and center a track on the Chart, click on the first column in the list that corresponding to the track you want to display. Convert a track into a route Right Click on a track (either on the Chart or from the Track list) and select "Follow Track". The route will follow the track direction. Note: If you right click on the track being recorded (the "Active Track"), select "Track Back" to convert the Track into a Route and automatically reverse it.
Ship & Track 1. An Instant Waypoint is created at the current ship position and the Route is activated 2. The Navigation Work space is automatically selected 3. The chart is automatically zoomed and centered on the MOB location 4. The MOB alarm is activated in the status bar.
Weather Forecast Weather Forecast When starting MaxSea for the first time, an empty folder called MyMaxSea in "My documents" WEATHER is created under on your computer . WEATHER INFORMATION WARNING: The weather information is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors or inaccuracies, and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively. The service is provided “as is”. You are urged to check alternate weather information sources prior to making safety related decisions.
Weather Forecast 6. When you choose to retrieve the Weather file by e-mail or when subscribing to a request, you can select the type of compression used. Some e-mail providers will only allow to transfer attachment file that are compressed or have a specific extension. 7. No Compression: No compression will be used and the plain GRIB file (.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 to show/hide Wind Direction and speed. to show /hide the Oceanic Currents to show/hide the Waves height and Direction Weather in Lines This mode is exclusive: only one type of weather data can be displayed in contour lines at the same time. Left Click to display or hide the selected forecast data using isolines. Right Click to select the data which appear on the chart: 1. Pressure 2.
Weather Forecast 6. 500mb pressure. 7. Waves, 8. Current, 9. Sea Explorer), 10. Altimetry or Sea Height Anomalies (only available with MaxSea TimeZero Explorer), 11. Surface Temperature (only available with MaxSea TimeZero Sea Color or Biomass density (only available with MaxSea TimeZero Explorer) A color scale is available at the bottom left of the screen when a Weather Layer is displayed in color.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 1. VCR Tool bar on the left-hand corner where user can manipulate animation 2. Virtual date and hour legend 3. Chart legend 4. VCR tool tip informs on selected animation Date and Hour. 5. Time lines: three time lines for each information on Day, month and hour. 6. VCR Guide arrow shows where the animation located in time lines 7. Straight line colored in blue shows presence of available data 8. Stripped lines indicate forecast areas 9.
Weather Forecast To step forward and backward using the file forecast interval, click on the "Step Back/Forward" buttons and You can also "scrub" the weather file by clicking and moving the mouse cursor on the hour line or using the wheel. Note: Whenever the Chart Time is different from the current computer local time, the VCR tooltip is colored in yellow. When the display's date is outside the weather file, the VCR guide, arrow and background tooltip are colored in red.
Marks & Objects Creating and Editing Marks Marks are used to plot specific locations such as fishing spots, harbors or preferred anchorages. All Marks are displayed in the Marks List. Marks can be created graphically by placing the cursor at the desired location on the chart and clicking the left mouse button or manually by entering the Latitude/Longitude. Note: Waypoints (Marks created using the Route Building tool) will not appear in the Marks List. Only the Marks created with the Mark Tool will.
Marks & Objects If you want to enter new coordinates for a mark, double click on the mark (or right click and choose "Mark Properties") to display the Property window. Enter the new coordinates in the corresponding fields. Changing Marks Icon and Color: Double click on a mark (or right click and choose "Mark Properties") to display the Property window. Change the color and/or icon from the corresponding fields.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Click on the corresponding Boundary Tool ( Area, Circle or Line) and click on the Chart to create the boundary. For areas and lines, double click on the last point to close the area or end the line. You can also right click anywhere on the Chart and choose "Create" -> "Boundary". The default color and transparency (for areas and circles) defined in the Marks & Boundaries options will be used.
Marks & Objects Moving a Boundary: When the option "Allow Unselected Object to be Moved" is enabled (enabled by default in the General Options), put the cursor over a boundary then drag it (click and hold while moving) to its new position. When "Allow Unselected Object to be Moved" is disabled, you have to select the boundary first (click on it) then drag it. Note: When moving a boundary, make sure that the boundary is displayed entirely on the screen.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Marks and Objects Lists To display a list of Marks, Boundaries or Annotations, click on the "List" button in the ribbon (displayed by default in the "Planning" Work Space) Once the list tab is open at the bottom of the screen, you can change list category from the left pane: To select a specific row (or line), click inside the first grey column in front of the specific line: When a line is selected, the chart will be centered on the corresponding object.
Marks & Objects Click on the Ribbon layers to show or hide all together actual selected layer and right-click on it to select which layer you want to show or hide: Click Marks to show or hide all marks that have been added on chart Click Boundaries to show or hide all boundries (circle, lines or polygons) that have been plotted on the chart Click Annotations to show or hide all annotations that have been typed on the chart 51
Online Services ActiveCaptain To understand the ActiveCaptain features one must first understand what Active Captain is and how the ActiveCaptain service is different from traditional Points of Interest (POI) or marina databases. ActiveCaptain is what is called a "crowd sourced" data service whereby hundreds of thousands of users of a service participate in building and consuming the data.
Online Services To display basic marker information, rollover or click on any marker. To access the full marker information, double click on any marker. This will open the Marker Property window that contains multiple tabs (sorted by category). Updating ActiveCaptain Markers To update the ActiveCaptain database, select the "Update" Work Space and click on the "ActiveCaptain Update" will guide you. button located in the Ribbon.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Read more in the related AIS targets topic Panoramio and Personal Photos Panoramio is a website that enables digital photographers to geolocate, store and organize their photographs. When the PC is connected to the Internet MaxSea TimeZero automatically downloads and displays the Panoramio pictures if the "Panoramio" layer is selected from the "Points Of Interest" button in the ribbon.
Online Services Note that you can right click on any Panoramio picture icons on the chart to save them in your "My Photo" database (allowing you offline access to them) Import Photos in MaxSea Manual Import: To manually import a picture in MaxSea, move the cursor at the desired location on the chart, right click and choose "Add To MyPhotos". Automatic Import: If you have multiple pictures to import, you can try the innovative picture import function of MaxSea.
Tides & Tidal Currents Getting Tide Prediction MaxSea TimeZero can predict the tide level for thousands of tide stations around the world. These predictions can be displayed as graphs over time or for a particular instant directly on the chart.
Tides & Tidal Currents To change the prediction date, click directly on the graph and move the cursor while keeping the mouse button down from left to right or from right to left. Click on the clock button to return to the actual date. Tide and Current NavData You can display a Tide and Current NavData. This will always give you the information of the nearest Tide and Current station from your boat.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Getting Tidal Streams Prediction MaxSea TimeZero can predict the tidal current set and drift for thousands of location around the USA. In Europe, high density tidal currents are available as an option for some areas.
Tides & Tidal Currents Current Graph To display a Current Graph , Right click a Current Station Arrow on the chart and choose "Open Current Graph": 59
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 To change the prediction date, click directly on the graph and move the cursor while keeping the mouse button down from left to right or from right to left. Click on the clock button to return to the actual date. Tide and Current NavData You can display a Tide and Current NavData. This will always give you the information of the nearest Tide and Current station from your boat.
Tides & Tidal Currents Display the Tide Height and/or Tidal Currents information on the chart Click on the Tides Mode to set automatically the speed and playback of the animation depending on tides, the time bar is simultaneously ajusted.: Click on the "Play" button to start a 24H time lapse movie from the current time: You can change the start date of the animation by clicking on the "Calendar" button.
Logbook Logbook MaxSea allows to automatically creates a navigation logbook depending to the ship track. It is similar to the one normally hand-written by the navigator himself. This logbook can be used as your track historic. Two ways for recording events in the logbook: 1. 2. Click on to plot events on the Manual mode option selected by default, using the Logbook chart. Automatic mode can be checked in the Option menu under MaxSea's option.
Logbook A Pin is displayed each time a logbook event is created. You can manually create a Logbook event using the "Add to Logbook" tool in the ToolBar. Note that this tool is hidden by default. You can add it to the ToolBar configuration (either in the Navigation or Planning WorkSpace) by clicking on the "Configure Tools" (at the bottom of the ToolBar).
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Logbook Ribbon tool and select Create a new logbook. The actual Right-click on the date is selected to named the logbook you can change it. The previous logbook will be automatically closed. Add Note and Comments in the logbook To add a note or a comment, double click on a Logbook event to open the Event Properties windows. The "Values" tab allows you to enter basic text information (such as a name and a comment). Select the "Notes" tab to access a Rich Text Editor.
Logbook The historic track will be displayed on both sides of the selected logbook event. By default the interval is defined to be +6h and -6h around the logbook event. You can change this setting from the "Ship & Track" option menu. Once the track is displayed, you can right click on it to convert it into a route. Logbook List The Logbook list displays all the logbook information in a table. To open the Logbook list, select the Planning WorkSpace and click on the "Lists" button (in the Ribbons).
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 To import / export logbook information To archive a Logbook, select the "Import/Export" function from the MaxSea Menu. Select "Export Data", click on "Next", select the "GPX" format, click on "Next" then choose objects to be exported (Marks and/or Routes and/or Logbook points), choose layers to be exported, click on "Please select the export file...", give a name to the file and click on finish to valid.
Targets Targets Overview MaxSea shall process all tracked targets reported across its interface and shall present all reported targets in accordance with the system equipment connected to MaxSea. Depending on the system unit connected to MaxSea you can access to miscellaneous target's layer which stack there transparency on displayed chart and on which user add marks and save his data. Targets tool in the Ribbon allows you to quickly Show/Hide all of them.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 AIS target's symbols : Regular AIS Symbol (AIS targets Class A are colored by default in blue and AIS targets Class B are colored by default in green). User can quickly and easily change individually the symbol color : Right-click on the symbol and choose a target Color in the right-click menu. Click in the corresponding color cell in the AIS List Read more in the MaxSea Target Options Menu to assign default color (fixed or variable color).
Targets All AIS targets locations sent to MaxSea will be analyzed and the icon symbol will be displayed in a small size to indicate the “SLEEP” status. However, if AIS target data is received in a dangerous area, the AIS icon symbol will be displayed in the ACTIVE status. The active status displays the icon symbol depending on the real vessel length of the selected AIS target This status can be chosen at any time by right clicking on a target: o Desactivate AIS target to hide its real size on chart.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 A line displaying the predicted passing point of an AIS target can be displayed on the chart: By default AIS target (Class A or other) are colored in blue and the Graphic line is also colored in blue. Note that you can always overwrite the default color of a specific target by right clicking and assigning a new color: This can be useful when you want to track a fleet. TimeZero will remember the AIS color selection even after restarting the software.
Targets To customize the column that are displayed in the list, click on the "Action" menu and select "Configure List". You can sort the AIS target list by double clicking on any column (for example, you could sort by CPA, Range or speed) ARPA targets displayed on chart If you have a Radar with the ARPA function, MaxSea can display the ARPA targets (sent by the radar) directly on the chart.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 4. Open the NavData and click on the "+" to add the "Target Information" to the NavData configuration. Once the Target Information NavData is displayed, click on any target (the target will be surrounded by a square selection icon indicating the reference target of the NavData) . 1. ARPA Target List: 1. Select the Planning WorkSpace and click on the Lists buttons in the Ribbon. Select ARPA on the bottom left.
Targets You can setup a CPA/TCPA and/or a Proximity alarm under the Alarm Option Menu. The CPA/TCPA alarm can be used to detect possible threat even if the targets are far away. The CPA/TCPA alarm uses the speed and course of both the target and your own ship to make the calculation. The proximity alarm is only used in close range situation. Usually, it is used as a "tier 2" alarm to raise attention about immediate threat.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 In this case the AIS position alarm is displayed in the title bar, the distance between the Own ship and the AIS vessel target is shorter than the CPA alarm value. Contrary to the previous case, the AIS target is not considered as dangerous because condition of Dangerous CPA is not reached, the alarm is activated because they are near from each other (the CPA distance is reached). Note: The alarm will be raised even if the targets are not displayed on the screen.
Weather Routing What is Weather Routing ? - The Weather Routing is an optional module. To check if you have this add-on, select "About MaxSea" under the MaxSea Menu. The Routing Module would appear listed under "Activated Module". The unique Routing algorithm developed by MaxSea uses the isochrons method (displayed on the charts using yellow and purple curves). Each isochron represents a group of points that can be reached in the same amount of time.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Weather Routing Between Two Points Between two points 1. If you have no GPS position (at home for example) or want to launch a routing from a specific point (competitor's position for example), follow the instructions below: o Select the "Launch Routing" tool o Move the cursor over the charts (at the departure location) and click once to set the starting point.
Weather Routing If you have a valid GPS position, you can launch the Routing from your own ship position by following the instructions below: o Select the "Launch Routing" tool o Move the cursor over the charts and from the ToolBar. DOUBLE CLICK the arrival location. IMPORTANT - The departure date should be between the time boundaries of the weather forecast. A red flag appears if this is not the case: (or if you have no weather file loaded).
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 2. Move the cursor on the selected route and Double Click on it. 3. Routing is then drawn from actual boat position. On pictures above, number (1) shows you limits of the selected Route and number (2) is the part of the weather routing from boat position to first waypoint of selected route. Start Point of Routing represented by Flag P Multi-Legs Routing Optimal Route represented from series of green points displayed on chart From a point 1.
Weather Routing Weather Routing displayed on the Chart The Weather Routing is displayed by default on the chart along with the isochrons and SailSets colors. s: o Right click on the Routing tool and click on to show / hide Isochrons on the chart. Isochrons are displayed on the chart as alternate yellow and purple curves. o Each numbered isochron is drawn in yellow every 10mn to 6 hours depending on total distance and purple every 24 hours.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Read more in related Topics : SailSet Polar and for Setting Up Weather Routing Changing direction when passing a Waypoints When you approach to a waypoint on a route, routing can take in account in its calculation to pass it by one of the three methods below. 1.
Weather Routing You can also use the Rewind or Step button as well as the mouse wheel (when the cursor is over the Virtual Time box) Note: To stop an Animation, you can hit the ESC key Displaying the Routing List By default the Lists are displayed in the Planning Workspace. Click Route List in the left column to display the Optimized Route in a tabular format, double click on the Optimized Route.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Setting up weather routing The routing is calculated by the program using a set of powerful and sophisticated algorithms. It also takes into account any open tide or ocean current files, waves, Sailset as defined in the Routing Option. Go to the dialog. MaxSea Menu's Options and select the "Routing" Laylines Show/Hide Laylines Upwind and downwind lay-lines can be displayed on your chart.
Weather Routing Right click on the "Arround Me" button in the ribbon and choose the Laylines button to show or hide the laylines on the chart. Note that for the Laylines to appear, an Active Route and the True Wind Direction/Speed values are needed. Note: The Laylines button is grayed out if these conditions are not respected. You can also display a Layline NavData that will groups all layline information.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Getting the most from your boat starts with understanding the various relationships between true wind angles, true wind speeds, and boat speed. The unique Routing algorithm developed by MaxSea uses the isochrons method. Each isochron represents a group of points that the selected sailboat can reach in a fixed amount of time, dependent upon the weather forecast and the boat speed.
Weather Routing The polar graph gives you an immediate representation of the speed of your boat according to the wind angle as well as the SailSet configuration To change the Polar Graph Orientation, click to switch from one to the other "2D Head Up" or "Wind Up" 2D Head UP : In this mode, the azimuth is fixed pointing along the current Heading. Wind UP : this mode allows to center the graph on the boat position and align its axis with the wind direction. Rings, click to show/hide Polar Rings.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 SailSet Polar, click to show/hide distribution of colors on the graph which corresponds to different combinations of sail set depending on weather conditions. Live Polar, click to show/hide the live polar (red curve). The Live polar is equivalent to the current speed towards the mark in comparison to the potential speed (as protracted by the current polar) when on a direct course towards the mark.
Weather Routing Wind Polar list consists to a series of optimum sailing boat speed values depending on TWS (True Wind Speed) and TWA (True Wind Angle). 1. In the Wind Polar list, the theoretical hull speed for various wind velocities and wind angles is in cells. 2. The first row defines the True Wind Speed (TWS). 3. The first column defines the True Wind Angle (TWA). Click in each cell to select and directly change its value by entering new value on keyboard.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 130° GV / LightDownWind GV / LightReaching GV / LightReaching 180° GV / LightDownWind GV / LightDownWind GV / MediumDownWind GV / StrongDownWind 2Reef / StrongDownWind off / GaleDownWind GV / MediumDownWind GV / MediumDownWind 2Reef / StrongDownWind off / GaleDownWind GV / MediumReaching TWA Manage your data list by Using the Action Menu: 1. To Add or Edit each cell value 2. To Delete Row 3. To Delete column 4.
Race Weather File Adjustment It is possible to adjust the wind forecast data values, in order, for example, to take into account the hours or wind direction or wind speed, which has been prevailing in the zone for several days. Click on MaxSea, choose Options and then Routing: Click Routing in the Options menu In such a case, the program will replace the values which you have selected in the corresponding input text.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Right Click on the Routing Tool in the Planning Ribbon and choose Variability Variability is symbolized in the Routing tree by a more or less strong display density (as it is shown in the picture above) 90 Areas colored in Black indicate weather transitions.
Race The ability to overlay both together variability and Sailset allows you to clearly view each transition of different ways (as ridge) across the routing. The Variability value is indicated in each line of the Routing center which corresponds to a time period of the weather routing.
Furuno Sounders Furuno Sounders MaxSea TimeZero is compatible with Furuno Network Fish Finder: DFF1: Black Box Dual-frequency 50/200 kHz DFF3: Black Box Dual frequencies between 28 and 200 kHz BBDS1: Dual-frequency 50/200 kHz which enables to indicate bottom classification FCV-1150: Dual-frequency 28/200 kHz which enables Heaving compensation. Before Launching MaxSea TimeZero On the Furuno BlackBox Sounder: 1.
Furuno Sounders Launch MaxSea TimeZero and make sure that the "Furuno Sounder Module" is enabled. Furuno sounder module unlocks the Sounder Work Space. This Work Space is dedicated to display and control a Furuno Ethernet Sounder and provides features as: Sounder Echogram with real time A-Scope, Accu-Fish, Bottom Classification.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 IP Address: 172.31.3.100 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Click OK Click Close Close Network Connections List window Note: use the IPCONFIG command to check a valid IP address of the computer. (Read more in the related topic of NavNet Network Connection. Launch MaxSea TimeZero and make sure that the "Furuno Sounder Module" is enabled. Furuno sounder module unlocks the Sounder Work Space.
Furuno Sounders 2. Sounder Display Controls 3. A-scope Display 4. Detection of fish (AccuFish) and show it 5. Bottom Discrimination Display (available only with BBDS1 sounder) Sounder Echogram display 1. Depth 2. Range 3. Display Mode indicator HF or LF 4. Hand cursor distance from boat position 5. Horizontal scale : time elapsed 6. Vertical scale : Depth Historic Data MaxSea TimeZero stores the past 3 minutes (approximately) of receiving data.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 The Dual "Sounder & Nav" workspace is useful to display geo-localized object at same time in the sounder echogram and on the chart as above: Cursor Localization: when moving the mouse cursor along the Sounder echogram a red cross is simultaneously display on the Chart allowing to geo-localize any Sounder “sweeps”. Add a mark: Double click in the sounder workspace to create a Mark on the chart space, making it easier to go back on a structure spotted on the Sounder.
Furuno Sounders LF: Lower frequencies, (50 kHz) The 50 kHz frequency is useful for general detection and judging bottom condition. HF: Higher frequencies, (200 kHz) The higher frequency of the ultrasonic signal the better the resolution. For this reason the 200 kHz frequency is ideal for detailed observation of fish schools..
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Bottom Zoom The Bottom Zoom display expands Bottom ground and fish echoes by the zoom range selected in the Sounder Mode ribbon menu. It is also useful for determining bottom hardness. 1. Shows a height part of the bottom zoom. User can set up the step of the bottom "Zoom Range Span" under the "Sounder options" dialog. 2. In the right frame window the bottom Zoom Reference Lines are drawn with grey lines and indicate steps which follow the bottom profile.
Furuno Sounders The bottom Zoom Range Span selected value equal on 10 meters height The bottom Zoom Range Span selected value equal on 5 meters height Bottom Lock The bottom-lock display provides a 10 or 20 feet (3 or 6 meter) wide layer in contact with the bottom. setting up can be down under the Sounder Options dialog.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Bottom Lock Range Span value is equal on 10 meters, Number (1) in the Bottom lock display shows a zoomed echo (zoomed fish school) Bottom lock Display in HF mode: 1. Number (1) shows the area which is zoomed and shown in the Bottom Lock display. 2. Number (2) shows reference lines in single frequency display which follow the bottom profile 3. Number (3) the bottom is represented as a straight line Auto Range: Range can be adjusted manually or automatically.
Furuno Sounders Note: Background color can be set from the sounder options Accu-Fish The ACCU-FISH feature estimates the length of each fish and shows a fish symbol and depth value or fish length. Note: the information presented by this feature is intended for reference purposes only; it is not a completely accurate measurement of fish length. This feature requires appropriate transducer and either Network Sounder BBDS1, DFF1 or DFF3.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Fish Localization When “Sounder & Nav” Work Space is used to display side by side the Plotter and the Sounder, every Accu-Fish icons will automatically appear geo-localized on the chart. Fish Alarm: Fish Alarm Button in the Ribbon for accuracy alarm in MaxSea. When a school Click on the Fish is Detected a message is written in the title bar. Read more in the Sounder options topic AccuFish Options ACCU-Fish Info: Fish information displayed under the AccuFish icon.
Furuno Sounders ACCU-Fish color: Select this option under the Sounder Display Ribbon menu the color of fish symbols displayed. Default value : Yellow Range of choice : Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light blue, White/Black Fish Symbol Off Solid Icon Stripped Icon Colored Icon Bottom Classification (only available with Furuno BBS1) The Furuno BBDS1 Black Box Ethernet sounder can be directly connected to MaxSea TimeZero to collect depth and seabed information.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Aquarium mode with probability curve Bottom components The BBDS1 determines the bottom structure and separates it into the following categories: mud, sand, gravel, and rock. This is achieved by analyzing echo characteristics from the bottom components such as particle size and hardness. Connected to the BBDS1, TimeZero can then display the major component of the bottom among: Rock, Gravel, Sand and Mud.
Furuno Sounders 1. Right-click on the track displayed on chart 2. Select in the contextual list: "Variable Color" 3. click on “Bottom Classification” Default colors used for the track display are those used on the Furuno equipment (NavNet 3D): Mud : Blue Sand : Yellow Gravel : Orange Rock : Red The track color settings can be modified from the “Ship & Track” option menu: 1. Click on the MaxSea button and choose Options... 2. click on the “Variable Color Setup” Button 3.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 PBG tool and select the Right-Click The Ribbon the Bottom Hardness color on chart. Bottom Discrimination to display Colors are distributed from the softest bottom (mud) to hardest bottom (rock) as following : “Black & White” or “Black & White inverted” colors can also be selected from the PBG option.
Furuno Sounders “Sand” with a probability of 52%.Minimum is set to 50%, data is then displayed on chart. On same position, 75% filter Hardness is chosen, data doesn’t appear anymore. Bottom Classification NavData The “Bottom classification” NavData can be added to the slide bar: It provides you the real time probability distribution. Note: colors next to the bar graph are the same colors used for the variable color track.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 The gain can be adjusted automatically (Fishing or Cruising) or manually. The HF and LF Gain controls adjust the sensitivity of the receiver. In automatic operation, the gain will automatically allow to display the bottom echo in reddish brown. .
Furuno Sounders Manual Gain LF: 0% Manual Gain LF: 100% Interference Rejection Interferences from other fish finders and electrical equipment can introduce artifacts (or noise) on the sounder screen. Click on the Sounder Adjustment Ribbon menu and choose between Auto/ Off / high or Low. Note : Turn the noise limiter circuit off when no interference exists, otherwise weak echoes may be missed.
3D database & PBG 3D database Overview (Exclusively included in MaxSea Explorer) MaxSea TimeZero is delivered with a World wide 3D database, when purchasing new chart areas, the 3D Chart database will be automatically updated. The best way to proceed is first to import more precise 3D data such as MapMedia 3D Chart database on your fishing area.
3D database & PBG Additional settings allow you to refine the 3D data presentation on the screen and don't modify the recorded data. read more in the "PBG 2D and 3D displays" related topic. Additional settings allow you to refine the 3D display on the screen and these don't modify the recorded data. Right-click on the Depth Shading Ribbon tool and choose Depth Contour Lines to show/hide Depth Contour lines overlaying on Chart. Depth Contour Lines can be displayed even if Depth Shading is unselected.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Very High Contour lines display, click on Minus to decrease Click the PBG Points ribbon tool to show/hide all the PBG points stored in the PBG tracks. This option will help you to find quickly available PBG 3D data. PBG points are shown independently of the Depth Shading selection. Use the Delete PBG Points tool to erase wrong PBG points directly on the chart. MaxSea TimeZero provides three different 3D databases.
3D database & PBG 2. 3D Static database 3. 3D PBG database" Terrain Sharpness: This parameter allows to “smooth” or “sharpen” the 3D data. User can adjust it from PBG /Options /MaxSea Menu. 2D view - lower sharpness (0) 2D view - higher Sharpness (100) 3D view - lower sharpness (0) 3D view - higher Sharpness (100) PBG filters Tidal Height correction can be turned on /off from the PBG /Options/ MaxSea menu.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 The PBG /Options menu allows to access to additional settings before recording Depth coming from your sounder in the 3D PBG database. Tidal Height Correction: check to apply Tidal correction. Set Reference Station: click on this button for how to choose the Tidal Height Station reference : 1. In Automatic mode: Click to select this filter and the nearest tide station from own ship position will be used automatically. 2.
3D database & PBG Medium Size (the holes are being filled):200m Large Size (all the area is interpolated):1000m Note: even with a very large brush size, the details are not disappearing. MaxSea Time Zero uses a very advanced interpolation process that keep a good detail were the data has been recorded while filling the “holes”. A recommended brush size is 100 to 300m.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Without Terrain Shading (0) With Terrain Shading 50% filtered Note that the Terrain shading filter is available for all together 3D database. Terrain Sharpness: This parameter allows to “smooth” or “sharpen” the 3D PBG data. Enter directly a value between 0 to 100 or click and move the cursor along the slide bar to increase or decrease the value. The Terrain Sharpness can be directly adjusted under PBG ribbon.
3D database & PBG Depth Display: is where how to configure the DPT NavData's range display, either choose under Sea Level or under Keel. For example the depth measured Under Sea level is 100m and the keel Draft is fixed to 8.0m. When you switch the Depth Display from Under Sea Level to Under Keel, the DPT NavData's Range also changes and DPT will be be refreshed to 92m.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 The unfiltered data includes absurd depths, like 1000m. Having “incoherent” depths in an area strongly affects its content. Consequently, a "normal" depth can be highly "shifted". The filter removes erroneous data. Sampling becomes more precise. Display results with and without filter: 4. Browse and search the PTZ file stored on the Hard disk to import. 5.
Radar FAR-NN3D FAR-NN3D overview - Before starting MaxSea with FAR-NN3D, make sure that : 1. Settings Up MaxSea / FAR-NN3D are configured 2. FAR-NN3D system is powered on 3. Your Computer is correctly connected to FAR-NN3D network Radar Solutions are an add-on to MaxSea(Exclusively included in MaxSea Explorer) which allow users to interface Radar Antenna to the software. MaxSea can display in real time, radar overlay image at any scale on the cartography.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 The Radar echo can be also displayed overlaying on the chart in the Monitoring or 2D/3D or Nav & Radar. workspaces. The Nav & Radar workspace provides two frames, the right one is dedicated exclusively to the Radar and the left is dedicated to your navigation and to show your Radar overlay. Radar Overlay Display settings o o Radar Overlay: to display radar overlay on chart.
Radar FAR-NN3D Radar Overlay Range controls can be directly set from Tools Bar [R+] and [R-]. When the Radar Auto centering is activated, Range controls enables the radar picture to be viewed at varying scales. Click to provide greater detail of the radar echoes close to your boat, and should be used as you approach coastlines, harbors or boats in area. This corresponds to short range scales or Zoom in the Toolbar.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Click to choose the Guard zone 2 tool to draw the second zone in the radar operating workspace. Click again on this tool will erase the guard zone2 drawing on chart. Right-click any where in the operating radar workspace and select Guard Zone 1 to show or hide it. Radar Display settings MaxSea allows user to customize the operating Radar workspace display. This can be done under the Radar Options menu.
Radar FAR-NN3D Note :the trail settings (display, mode, shade, level and length), can be configured as well in the Radar Ribbon menu at any time. Adjusting Gain and Suppressing Clutter Adjust the gain control Gain level: click on the button to automatically adjust. This action cancels manual settings. Right-click on it to display the slide,and move the cursor using the wheel of the mouse along the slide bar to adjust the range from 0 to 100%.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 speed targets. Choose the setting best suited to current conditions. For effective monitoring of high-speed craft, you should use “2” together with Wiper. 3. (3): Stably displays unstable targets; distinguish high-speed craft from sea clutter. Echo Stretch: Normally, the reflected echoes from long range targets appear on the display as weaker and smaller blips even though they are compensated by the radars internal circuitry.
Radar FAR-NN3D The NN3D Server option allows user to share all available charts in MaxSea to NavNet3D. Go to MaxSea Menu's Options and choose NN3D Charts Server Click on "Enable" to activate the NN3D Chart Server and select the type of data that will be shared with NavNet 3D. Note that a message warns you if TimeZero is not connected to a NN3D Network. Routes & Marks Synchronization This function is only available for MaxSea Explorer installed on your computer connected to NavNet 3D network.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Configure the CCRP under the Initial Setup options menu and enter each value: o Longitudinal CCRP Position o Lateral CCRP Position (-Port) Setting up Several Radar Sources As NavNet System, several Radar sources from a same antenna can transmit data information to MaxSea. Up to two FAR Radar Systems can be connected together to MaxSea. MaxSea easily allows to manage several Radar sources.
Network Camera Overview of a network video system Camera functions are exclusively included in MaxSea Explorer connected to a NavNet 3D System. MaxSea TimeZero Explorer configurated with the NavNet 3D system can now display video when a network camera is plugged in. Network video system uses wireless IP network for transporting digital video, audio and others data. A network video system allows video to be monitored on the network.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Simple Click on each arrow to move the video view on right/ left /up /down Apply a long click on an arrow so that the video view moves continuously in the chosen direction Click on Plus to zoom in the view Click on Minus to zoom out the view FLIR M-Series MaxSea TimeZero can be connected to a Flir M-Series, which can be controlled Ethernet.
Network Camera Note that the FLIR M-Series does not output video via Ethernet. According to the model, the FLIR MSeries has one or two analog video outputs (on BNC connection) which can be connected to a monitor, an AXIS Video encoder or a Video Amplifier/Distributor (if the video needs to be split to multiple monitors. If you want the video to be displayed on MaxSea TimeZero (inside a NavData), you will have to use an AXIS Video encoder (AXIS 241S) in order to convert the analog video feed into IP video.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 The FLIR camera is locked on the Mark 0070. Right click the Mark and choose "Move Camera here" or click a pan tilt in the video viewer to unlock. 130 Own Ship or the active route, to do right click and choose "Lock Camera on active Waypoint".
Connecting Instruments Connection Wizard Connection Wizard We suppose that you have physically connected a GPS compatible NMEA 183 to the computer and that you wish to acquire information received from serial ports or NavNet (NN1, versions vx2 or NavNet 3D): date / hour, position, COG, SOG, strength and direction of Wind , etc..... To bring up the Connection Wizard dialog, choose [Connection wizard] under MaxSea Button Configurations Menu: Choose a type of connection between the following options: 1.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 o When everything seems to be OK, click “Next” to start Autodetection. At the end all data are listed : Check each data getting on port com3, next screen will display reporting data table o If data were detected, click "Next" to display a connections report. Report gives detail on current connections (data list and its actual status).
Connecting Instruments Add/Configure a Garmin USB connection. This function can be used if a Garmin USB GPS is used for receiving position and COG/SOG.. Note: At the end a table report lists all available COM ports identified by your system. "N/A" indicates that data is not available , "-" indicates that data is not checked and the cross "X" indicates that data is available and transmitted. Auto pilot Connection If your computer is connected to an autopilot, you can control this from the software.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 1. Connection Man Over Board (MOB) This option allows to add a MOB connection for receiving and transmitting the MOB information to NMEA equipment compatible and also to NKE equipment connected to a serial COM Port. Choose the COM Port in the list and the corresponding baud rate value. If the COM Port is used to receive another data information else than MOB, you will not be allowed to choose a baud rate value. This value depends to the present connection configuration.
Connecting Instruments Data Source Note : this option will appear in grey when connection is not detected. This option allows you to view and choose the Data Source being used by each COM Port configured . When a connection is configured, all Data Source are listed as checked or unchecked boxes. Select corresponding case information that you wish to acquire and Click Next. Choose Master Selection: 1. If the same information is provide by several instruments, you need to select one as your master source.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Clear All The "Clear all to remove all existing connections" option allows you to restore factory settings and erase all previous configuration to restart connection configuration. NavNet Network Connection This function is included in MaxSea depending on your own software version which must belong to Pack Explorer Range. Before using it, the hardware installation has to be done as following: 1. Setting up your NavNet 3D 2. Power on NavNet 3D 3.
Connecting Instruments The computer on which MaxSea is installed has an IP to communicate with the NavNet system. The NavNet system uses a TCP/IP computer protocol through an Ethernet. This protocol is an open architecture that allows for multiple ways of connecting the NavNet system. Instruments (GPS, etc..) connected to the NavNet network also communicate between them via Ethernet TCP/IP. So It is necessary to supply an IP address and host's name for every instrument to identify them separately.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 If a radar software change is required, check the appropriate product pages’ documents section at www.furuno.com for the correct procedures. Check and Assign Radar Hostname(s): When multiple radars are networked or inter-switched together, a unique number must be assigned to each processor. Note that for MaxSea to correctly detect the radar, one FAR2xx7 must be assigned to “RADAR1” (IP address = 172.31.3.6).
Connecting Instruments Right Click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties.” Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click on “Properties.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Fill the IP fields as shown below: Click on OK to confirm the change. The new IP can take up to 20 seconds to be recognized. Turn OFF any Firewall that could prevent data to be exchanged between the Radar and the PC. If you wish to leave the Firewall ON, make sure that MaxSea is authorize or in the firewall exception. Note: If you plan to connect another computer, make sure that the IP address of the second computer is different (for example 172.31.3.
Connecting Instruments MaxSea will automatically scan for information on the network and for instruments connected serially (if applicable). ARPA Information: 1. Configure the FAR2xx7 The ARPA target output must be setup through the LAN for all the FAR2xx7. Hold “HL OFF” and pres the “MENU” key 5 times. The “Initialize” menu appears. First, select “ARP Preset” (6). Select “True” for “TTM Output” (2) Select “Back” to return to the “Initialize” menu and select “Other” (8). Set “INS” (5) to “LAN”.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Note: If you acquire an ARPA target on the FAR2xx7, you should see $TTM sentences flow in the window. Click on “Next”. When MaxSea is done analyzing the port, the following window will appear. Select “UDP 10028” in the list and make sure that “ARPA” is checked. Click on “Next” then “Finish” to finalize the configuration Permission Type End User Category OS Product Version Installation Instrument XP/VISA/7 Medium Guide Connection MaxSea Time zero version 1.
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Getting More Help Products Assistance More Resources Provides easy access to the extensive resources on www.maxsea.com, including support pages, tips and tutorials, online download and a privileged area for all MaxSea Users which is called My MaxSea. My MaxSea Area MaxSea has created a club for all users of MaxSea TimeZero. This privileged area called “My MaxSea” . To join the club, all you have to do is register on the web site. Just visit www.maxsea.com and click on the Register section.
Getting More Help o By Email, support@maxsea.fr o On Our WEB Site www.maxsea.
References MaxSea's Options Click on MaxSea logo Options : to call up all MaxSea Menu MaxSea menu organizes a number of items which call up setting dialog to configure and manage MaxSea Data, setups and presentation. 1.
References Click on "Delete All logbooks" to reset all logbook recordings. Routes: The Route options allow users to configure settings related to routes behavior and appearance. Route Color: changes the default Route color Route Thickness :changes the thickness of all routes. This is a global settings and will affect all the routes displayed on the screen Prompt for Route Name: check this option to have the software prompt for a Route Name after creating a route.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 is automatically switched when your boat crosses the line through the Waypoint that is perpendicular to the active leg line Circle and Cross line: in this mode, the next Waypoint is automatically switched if it enters the switching circle or crosses the line.. Switching Circle Radius: this option sets the radius of the switching circle and arrival alarm. This is a global setting that affects all Waypoint in a route ( 66yd by default.
References Show Max Range on Route: this option turns on or off the display of the estimated maximum fuel range overlay on a Route line. Max Range On Route Color: allows the user to change the color of the maximum fuel range overlay on a Route line. Show Vessel Fuel Range Ring: this option turns on or off the display of the estimated maximum fuel range ring (a range ring centered around the vessel) Vessel Fuel Range Color: allows the user to change the color of the maximum fuel range ring.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Active Captain , setting up active captain POI By default the worldwide ActiveCaptain database is installed with MaxSea TimeZero. The latest Active Captain database will be installed each time you will upgrade your MaxSea TimeZero version. Activate your Active Captain account inside MaxSea You must be registered on the http://www.activecaptain.com/ web site before.
References Display Raster chart Unit legend : check and a new legend will be added in the left-corner and inform user on the Raster chart actual unit.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Vector chart o Chart Color Palette : You can customize the appearance of charts by turning on and off layers of information.
References 6. Increase or decrease in percentage Waves and/or Current values Radar (available only if MaxSea belongs to Explorer range product)The Radar options allow you to configure various advanced Radar Setup and Displays preferences. These Radar Options will only be available if you have unlocked a Radar Plus Pack. Select Radar for setting up general parameters of Processing signal : 1. Day Background Color: Determines the background color of the radar display 2.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 True target trails (No smearing of stationary targets) Relative target trails (targets moving relative to own ship) Radar Initial Setup These settings are used to adjust the initial setup of the Radars (Koden Ethernet radars). Note that this section will not appear if you are using a Furuno Ethernet Radar (either FAR2xx7 or NavNet3D DRS) as these initial settings are performed from the Radar or MFD unit directly.
References Manual Gain Preset: To adjust the Manual Gain preset make sure that the Sea Clutter is set to 0 (manual Sea = 0). Set the Radar to Manual Gain at 50% (from the Radar Ribbon button) and pick a range suitable for navigation (around 3NM). Adjust the Manual Gain Preset control down if the image looks too strong or up if the image looks too faint. Auto Sea Preset: The Auto Sea Preset is only used for range above 1NM (under 1NM TimeZero uses the Auto Harbor Sea preset instead).
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Display Target ID: Check or uncheck the box to Show / hide IDs (targets identities) of all targets displayed on chart. AIS activation Filter: checked by default to activate AIS filter which define how many AIS target around you wish display on chart Hide AIS Targets Farther than...: select a distance in the manu to choose how many AIS targets will be displayed on chart and in the Target List, depending on a distance around your boat (from 0.500 MN to 1000.00MN).
References Note that when ACCU_FISH is enabled, the sounder will work in dual frequency mode (as both frequencies are needed to detect fish automatically). Running your sounder in dual frequency lower the refresh speed. Accu-Fish Info: Fish information is displayed in either depth or size of detected fish. Accu-Fish Symbols: This option determines the fish symbol used to mark detected fish.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 White Edge: Check this option to display a white line over the bottom. This can be helpful to distinguish fish that are close to the bottom (they would appear above the white line). TVG HF and LF : (Time Varying Gain) Increase this setting to reduce gain near the surface in either High or Low frequency while maintaining the gain for deeper water. Transmit Rate: In normal use, leave this setting to the maximum value.
References synchronize transmission. Bottom level HF and LF: To Adjust the bottom level value in HF or LF display. Gain Offset HF an LF: To Adjust the Gain value when working on Manual mode. Normally, set the gain to the point where excessive noise does not appear on the screen. Use a higher gain setting for greater depths and a lower setting for shallow waters.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 160 Alarm Zone: User can create Boundary Zones on the chart (using the "Boundary Area" tool or by right clicking on the chart and select "Create -> Boundary Area") and then set them as Alarm Zones by right clicking on them and selecting "Alarm".
References Alarm Sound: This option allows the user to choose the alarm sound. Notification Sound: This option allows the user to choose the notification sound. Alarm and Notification Sound: This option allows the user to enable or disable the Alarm or Notification sound. When this option is disabled, alarm and notifications will only be displayed in the status bar (at the top of the screen) and will not trigger any sound.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Enable Auto Hand tool selection : if this option is checked the Hand tool will be automatically selected after each action in MaxSea. Option unchecked by default. Allow unselected object to be moved. checked by default, all object can be moved any where on chart without selecting. Customize Functions Keys...
References Depth display to change the reference view either choose "Depth Below Waterline" or "Depth below Keel" Keel Draft from entering a value to assign the keel distance below water. Transducer Draft from entering a value Route Planning Default Speed is the speed ghost boat in the plannnig animation (5.0ft by default) CCRP: The CCRP (Consistent Common Reference Point) settings allows you to define offsets for GPS, Radar, and Transducers.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 6. Backup Collection: When you want to backup your data or when you want to "clone" your data on another computer, it is recommend to use "Collection". Collection conveniently groups all objects (route, marks, objects, tracks, ...), user 3D data (recorded with PBG) and layers configuration in one file. To backup all your data, select "Backup Collection" from the MaxSea menu. To restore all your data, select "Open Collection" from the MaxSea menu.
References 11. Activate Modules / Data : When new updates are detected next time running MaxSea this dialog is automatically displayed. Any time you wish you can activate this function to get new updates and to enter serial numbers to valid your data. 12. Connection Wizard (available only if MaxSea belongs to Navigator range product) 13. User Guide 14. About MaxSea 15. Exit: click to quit MaxSea Status Bar MaxSea TimeZero Status bar allows : 1.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Screenshot above introduces all usual Tools of the Navigation Workspace depending on your MaxSea software configuration. 2D Display Mode and Chart Orientation Mode (Not available in the Update WorkSpace) 2D North Up (Not available in the Polar Workspace) : Click to switch from one to the other and Right Click to display menu. 2D Head UP : Click to switch from one to the other.
References Heading Line: Heading Line is sent by a Gyrocompass, a Satellite or other Electronic Compass and shows the direction of the bow of boat. the Heading Line tool is grayed when heading is not transmitted. COG/SOG predictor: Click to show / Hide the Vector direction display on chart Show Max Range On Route: to turn on or off the display of the estimated maximum fuel range overlay on a Route line.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 MapMedia mm3d "CMap by Jeppesen vector charts" MapMedia mm3d Datacore by Navionics vector charts. Raster Charts Click to display Raster Charts Fishing Charts Click to display Fishing Charts Pink boundaries outlines are displayed on the chart to help you to find quickly presence of chart areas. Vector, Raster and Fishing charts can be installed both together for the same software but cannot be displayed in the same window chart ( exclusive mode).
References PBG Points PBG Shading Bottom Discrimination Points of Interest (POI) Point Of Interest: Click to display or hide selected POI layers on chart. Right click to select POI's layers between the following: My Photos PANORAMIO AC Marinas & Facilities AC Anchorage AC Local Knowledge AC Hazards Waypoints and Routes Routes: Click to display or hide routes. Waypoints: Click to display or hide Waypoints.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Targets Targets (*): Click to display selected Target layers. Right click to select which target layer to display. ARPA AIS Class A AIS Others AIS Online DSC Track Track: Click to display or hide ship's track right-click to select track's historic. Historic Track: Click to display the calendar where you can choose a specified date and time of previous navigation track. Logbook Logbook: Click to display or hide the logbook on chart.
References Weather Routing (*): Click to display or hide Routing tree on chart. Right click to choose what you want to display : Isochrons and/or SailSet color, ... Weather Routing Functions are available only if the Routing Module has been purchased. Routing button is grayed out if weather routing conditions are not fulfilled. Read More in related Weather Routing Chapter Tides and Tidal Current Data Tides: Click to display or hide tidal gauges. Currents: Click to display or hide Tidal Currents arrows.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Clouds Rain Snow Wind in color Pressure in color 500mB in color Wave in color Current in color Sea Surface Temperature in color Sea Height Anomalies in color Sea color Display Weather in Lines o Click to display or hide selected forecast data in Lines. o Right Click to choose which forecast data you want to show or hide on chart. o This mode is also exclusive only one type of data can be displayed at same time.
References In navigation space, you can only display a forecast file if it is corresponding to the actual time. To display a past or future file, you have to use the planning space to display animation. In the Planning Workspace the scrolling bar on the right bottom side allows you to play the weather forecast data directly on the chart. Lists Lists: Click to display or hide lists of : Waypoints, Routes, Route Details, Logbook, etc...
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Live Polar, click to show/hide the live polar (red curve).
References Automatic gain level: Left click on the button to select automatic Gain Level settings. This action cancels manual settings. Gain level: Right-click and adjust the range from 0 to 100% using the wheel of the mouse or the finger left border of the track pad. Automatic Sea Level: Left click on the button to select automatic AC Sea level settings. This action cancels manual settings.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 The toolbar is displayed vertically on the left-hand side of the screen. It includes both tools and buttons and allows working on an electronic chart as you would do on a paper chart with a pencil and navigational protractor. Select any tool or activate any button on the palette by simply clicking on it. Simple click on this tool to display Tools Configuration dialog.
References Mark: To create Marks, which are stored in data base and displayed on charts Route: This tool provides a simple method to draw a route consisting on series of connected route points. GO TO: This tool provides a simple method to simultaneously place a Quick Waypoint at the cursor position and activate the route to go to this Quick Waypoint. Double click to enter the Lat/Lon position Go To. MOB : Single click on Man Over Board button to activate the "Man Over Board" function.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Synchronize Radar Range: When the Range function is operated in MaxSea, the Range key is simultaneously applied in NavNet. : Calculate Bearing by EBL and VRM in the radar operating zone : A variable range marker (VRM) and its associated electronic bearing line (EBL) is used to determine the range and bearing (respectively) of objects detected by the radar. Right click the Select Tool to roll down the menu. Choose either the EBL 1 or EBL 2 or VRM1 or VRM 2.
References Toolbar Locked Click on the "Configure Tool" to change the toolbar's configuration 1. To add a button in the tool bar, select it in the available buttons list and click on Add. 2. To change its position in the tool bar, select it in the current buttons list and click on arrow either "Down" or "Up" to move it. 3. To remove button in the tool bar, select it in the Current Buttons list and click on Remove. The button will appear next to, in the available buttons list. 4.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 LayLine Informations displays values of the Port LayLine and the Starboard LayLine depending on boat's position as direction, distance and Time to go. 4. GPS Status displays if a GPS is connected and Note: The NavData 1 is displayed by default in the Navigation wokspace and the NavData 2 is displayed by default in the Planning and the Polar workspaces. No NavData is displayed in the Update and Radar workspaces.
References o Cursor Position shows real-time information as the cursor moves over the screen (Latitude /Longitude) o B earing to Cursor : distance between the cursor and the ship, o Range to Cursor course between the cursor and the ship, o Time To Go ( TTG ) to Cursor 3. Route NavData can show: o Time To Go ( TTG ) at the present ship speed. o Distance to the Waypoint o Estimated Time Arrival ( ETA ) o Distance To Arrival 4.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 For each layline Port (1) and Starboard (2) you will get information on: o LayLines direction (LayLine1 - Heading and LayLine 2 - Heading) o Distance between LayLines and the ship’s position (LayLine1 - Distance and LayLine 2 - Distance) o Time required to reach LayLines (LayLine1 - TTG and LayLine 2 -TTG), calculated on the boat’s present optimum speed (taken from the current polar).
References If you move your finger towards the top right and drag down the track Pad will act as if you used the scroll wheel on the 3-button mouse. Note: Refer to the Laptop user's guide to adjust the track pad. Accessibility MaxSea Usual functions keyboard Shortcuts: Press on the keyboard To : : Ctrl Maintain the CTRL key down while selecting several objects together by clicking them one after one using the pan tool.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 F6 Show / Hide NavData F7 Show/Hide list action only available in the Planning and Navigation Workspace. F10 Radar Range Plus F11 Radar Range Minus SHIFT + F2 Switch between Day, Dusk and Night display SHIFT + F5 Track On / Off PBG recording SHIFT + F10 Show / Hide Depth shading and Contour Lines both together on screen. Only available in the Monitoring and Planning workspace.
References Used ports Serial and/or parallel ports and/or USB RAM Memory 1GB Video Card 2 GB 100% DirectX 9.0c with WDDM driver, 128 MB of (minimum), Pixel Shader 3.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 1 Serial Number provides on the My MaxSea Card which is your own serial Number. Your software stored on the MaxSea USB key. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on the PC Wait a few time to let the system to detect the new material. Open the USB folder and doulbe click on the "Click Me" file to install MaxSea. Note: the install procedure will launch automatically on Windows XP SP3 oerating system.
References Licence Activation MaxSea’s protection is based on software license use (without hardware key ). Once the installation is over, the software is launched automatically and runs the licence activation. The Serial number (Licence ID) is necessary to activate your software. You can find this number on a sticker, situated on the back of the TimeZero packaging and/or on your “My MaxSea” club card.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 4. Remove Licence from your computer, use this function when the PC needs to be changed. A dialog box will alert you that the process tries to find the MaxSea licence installed on the PC, once the licence has been found: If the computer is connected to the Internet the uninstall process is automatic, click on Remove to valid and to obtain a new license activation code saved on our server. You will easily retrieve it later for the next installation.
References To Find a Help topic In the Help Viewer, click one of the following tabs: o Contents tab To browse through the Table of Contents, click the Contents tab. Double-click the book icons to reveal topic entries and sub-books. Click a table of contents entry to display the corresponding topic. o Search tab To locate every occurrence of a word or phrase, click the Search tab, type a word or phrase for which you want to search, and then click List Topics.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Direct compatibility with NavNet 3D and FAR2XX7 Radar (Exclusively included in MaxSea Explorer): MaxSea TimeZero can be connected directly to one (or two) FAR2XX7 radars using a simple Ethernet connection.
References Optional Furuno Network Sounder module (DFF1, DFF3, FCV1150 ) ( optional module only with MaxSea Explorer and PBG add-on module,) PBG (Personal Bathymetry Generator) / Bathy Recorder (optional module only with MaxSea Explorer) New File format import MaxSea TimeZero V1.9 Features New DVD Installer. o TimeZero v1.9 will now ship on a DVD. o The DVD contains the program software and World Base Charts (3D and Jeppesen).
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 New: FLIR M-Series Control. o MaxSea TimeZero Explorer can control FLIR M-Series Thermal Cameras. o Pan/Tilt the camera manually or lock on an Object or ARPA Target directly from the chart. o Use an Axis Video server (optional) to bring the video in MaxSea. New: FURUNO 2xx7 Radar Compatibility. o 192 MaxSea TimeZero Explorer is directly compatible with Furuno 2xx7 series radar.
References New: Compatible with mm3d C-MAP by Jeppesen Charts. o MapMedia will be introducing new mm3d charts based upon the jeppesen (C-MAP) data. TimeZero v1.9 allows the user to switch back and forth between any installed vector charts (Navionics, S57, Jeppesen). New: Compatible with mm3d C-MAP by Jeppesen Charts. o MapMedia will be introducing new mm3d charts based upon the jeppesen (C-MAP) data. TimeZero v1.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 o AIS targets are interpolated every few seconds o the manual Mark input Window (input by Lat/Long) has been improved to accept multiple formats. o TD offsets are now available. o Tidal Current Arrows change syze dynamically o New Pop-Up information on Waypoint (allows user to quickly access TTG, ETA and CTS directly from the chart) MaxSea TimeZero V1.8.1 Features Improving the weather module. o Adding Air Temperature, Clouds and Rain-Snow weather data.
Glossary A ACK: Acknowledge ACQ: Acquire, Acquisition Activation: Process that grants access to the software.The user submits first his Site Code and Serial number and then receives a custom Site Key. Activation Wizard: The Activation Wizard simplify the software activation process providing a user friendly interface made of windows and forms.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 Bench mark: a relatively permanent material object, natural or man-made, with a known elevation. A bench mark can be used as a reference point when navigating a route or in determining the elevation of nearby land features. BRG: Bearing Broadcast: To simultaneously send the same message to multiple recipients. Broadcasting is a useful feature in e-mail systems.
Glossary DPTH: Depth DR: Dead Reckoning Function Drift: The cumulative effect of wind and current on the vessel. DSC: means Digital Selective Calling, targets can be used to send ditress calling signal E EBL: means Electronic Bearing Line: This is a bearing line from the center of your GPS position that remains constant as its position moves. You use the EBL to measure the accurate bearing from your GPS’s position to a target.
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 HDG: Heading HDOP: Abbreviation of Horizontal Dilution Of Precision. HDOP allows one to more precisely estimate the accuracy of GPS horizontal (latitude/longitude) position fixes by adjusting the error estimates according to the geometry of the satellites used. Head-up: The Head-up mode is useful for monitoring ship's progress towards the direction of the route. The chart is shown with the direction of the vessels course upward.
Glossary N NMEA: National Maritime Electronics Association. The association sets standards for interfacing nautical electronic devices, including Global Positioning System receivers. NMEA0183: The protocol used between two devices to communicate information. North-up: North (zero degree) is at the top of the display. O Oceanic Experimental model: is a weather model, covering only the ocean areas (and not close to shore).
MaxSea TimeZero Recreational v2 S SAR: Search And Rescue Scale: the distance between two points on a map as they relate to the distance between those same points on the earth. SEA: Anti Clutter Sea, Radar term Serial Number: It identifies the product (software) and proves the purchase act. It is requested by the Activation Wizard or from our services when you have to call them . Sighting line: The line that you sight along to take a bearing.
Glossary U UDP: User Datagram Protocol connectionless protocol that, like TCP, runs on top of IPnetworks. Unlike TCP/IP, UDP/IP provides very few error recovery services, offeringinstead a direct way to send and receive datagrams over an IP network. It's usedprimarily for messages over network broadcast . Upload: Method of transfering data from MaxSea to a GPS. USGS: United States Geological Survey.
