User Guide

7. Press ENT to view full details of the highlighted target such as MMSI, Vessel name,
distance, bearing, heading, ROT, COG, SOG, status and other vessel information.
9-4-1 T/CPA approach screen
1. When in AIS mode, press the AIS/IC key again to toggle between the standard AIS
screen and the T/CPA Approach screen.
2. In TCPA Approach mode, the approaching AIS target's details are listed on the left side
along with it's geographical position on the plotter PPI.
3. The zoom range is automatically selected to the best range according to the selected
target on the left. You can’t change the zoom range in this mode.
4. Press +/- button or rotate the CH knob to select the target, press ENT key to display
target information, or press EXIT key to return to the previous display.
Note: If the radio detects a TCPA or CPA breach, the T/CPA Approach screen will
automatically popup with an alert tone. Press EXIT to stop the alert. The alert will sound again
after 1 minute if the AIS alarm has not been released.
T/CPA APPROACH
228278700
0.59Min 1.0nM
9-4-2 Plotter symbols and meanings
Your vessel is always in the center of the plotter screen. You are represented by a
solid circle, along with a small line that indicates your bearing with respect to North.
All other vessels or targets displayed on the plotter screen are represented by a
diamond shape. These are targets around your vessel that are within the current
zoom distance setting. The small line indicates the targets bearing.
When a target is selected, it is represented by a solid diamond.
Examples:
You and the target vessel are heading away from each other.
You and the target vessel are heading towards each other.
Note: Nautical Miles is the only unit used in AIS mode.
Lowrance - Link-8 Operation Instructions64