Users Manual Part 6

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6. PLOTTER OPERATION (C-
TYPES)
Plotter operation is available in both IMO- and C-type specifications, with the functions
and menus different for each type. This chapter covers the operations for the C-type.
For the IMO-type, see chapter 5.
The following plotter functions are available with the C-type radar:
6.1 Tracks
Own ship track is traced on the display based on position data sent from position-fixing
equipment. Additionally, with connection of a AIS transponder or GPS buoy, other
ships’ tracks can also be shown
Own ship track and other ship track can be saved as a route. For details see "Creating
a route from existing tracks" on page 6-54.
6.1.1 Symbols
Own ship mark
The own ship mark appears at current position. The
mark changes as shown in the figure to the right, de-
pending on whether you are plotting a track.
In addition to marking own ship position, the mark has the following functions:
• The own ship vector line (thick, white) points in the direction of ship’s course.
• The heading line, colored light blue, points in the direction of ship’s heading.
• The current vector points in the direction of the tide flow for a maximum of five
depth layers. (Layer #1, yellow; layer #2, purple; layer #3, blue; layer #4, green, lay-
er #5, white.). Requires tide data in NMEA 0183 format.
• Display own ship track and other ship
track.
• Enter waypoints.
• Enter marks.
• Create routes.
• Set destination.
• Display charts and chart-related informa-
tion (requires a valid chart card).
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Own ship vector
Heading line
Own ship mark
Own ship track
Time mark
Current vector
Other ship track
Current marker
Target number
Other ship symbol
(ex. sister ship)
Plotting a
track
Track plotting
stopped