MARINE ELECTRONICS One Touch To Choose Your World COMPACT X7 Sunlight Readable Display Color Chart Plotter with Internal GPS Receiver CODE: S4igLZ7cx_0ww 1600iC93/060509 SKY X7 Sunlight Readable Display Color Chart Plotter with External GPS Receiver CODE: CODE: S4egLZ7cx_0ww 1600iC93/060509 COMPACT X7 FISH Sunlight Readable Display Color Chart Plotter with Internal GPS Receiver and Fish Finder CODE: S4igLZ7cx_0ww 1600iC93/060509 SKY X7 FISH Sunlight Readable Display Color Chart Plotter with External GPS
Warning! Electronic charts displayed by the chart plotter 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 Please read through this manual before the first operation.
Table of Content 1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 13 1.1 CONVENTIONS ........................................................................................ 13 1.2 FEATURES ......................................................................................... 13 1.2.1 Specifications ................................................................................ 14 1.2.1.1 Main Characteristics ......................................
3.2.6 Units Selection .............................................................................. 37 3.2.7 Nav Aids Presentation ................................................................... 37 3.2.8 Input/Output Menu ........................................................................ 37 3.2.8.1 Port 1/Port 2/Port 3 Input ................................................ 37 3.2.8.2 Port 1/Port 2/Port 3 Output ............................................. 38 3.2.8.
3.5.7.3 Finding Wrecks ............................................................... 58 3.5.7.4 Finding Obstructions ....................................................... 58 3.5.7.5 Finding Port By Name ..................................................... 58 3.5.7.6 Finding Port By Distance ................................................ 58 3.5.7.7 Finding Lakes Info ........................................................... 58 3.5.7.8 Finding Lakes By Name ...........................................
4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.2.2 Events ......................................................................................... 74 4.2.2.1 Adding Event ................................................................... 75 4.2.2.2 Deleting Event ................................................................. 75 4.2.2.3 Goto ................................................................................. 75 4.2.2.4 Editing Event ................................................................... 75 4.
5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 User Manual 5.1.1 Time Reference ............................................................................... 89 5.1.2 Time Format .................................................................................... 89 5.1.3 Date Format ..................................................................................... 90 5.1.4 Wind Speed ..................................................................................... 90 5.1.5 Beeper .................................
5.7.4 Quick Info on AIS Target ............................................................. 101 5.8 C-STAFF ....................................................................................... 101 5.9 C-WEATHER SERVICE ......................................................................... 101 5.9.1 C-Weather Service Menu ............................................................ 102 5.9.1.1 Download ....................................................................... 102 5.9.1.
6.5.3 6.5.4 6.5.5 6.5.6 6.5.7 6.5.8 6.5.9 Range Mode ................................................................................ 122 Bottom Range ............................................................................. 122 Depth ....................................................................................... 122 Shift ....................................................................................... 123 Frequency ........................................................................
7.6.4 Serial Ports .................................................................................. 137 7.6.5 Modem Test ................................................................................ 138 A Terms B Smart DGPS WAAS Receiver ...................................................................... 147 B.1 INSTALLING ....................................................................................... 147 B.2 DIMENSIONS .....................................................................
1Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the chart plotter! If you have not used a position-finding instrument before and intend to use your chart plotter for navigating, we suggest you should read this User Manual and make sure you are familiar with its contents. The User Manual is divided into three main parts. Chapter "Before You Begin" introduces you to the basic information to get you start using the chart plotter.
precisely, to ease and speed up all calculations, which so far have been done manually. If connected to a positioning instrument, the chart plotter 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 information obtained from electronic charts of C-MAP BY JEPPESEN C-CARD.
Guardian alarm, Safety Status Bar, Safety route check Perspective view Satellite image coverage Turbo and Smooth Zoom Multilanguage Enhanced Port information database Tides & Currents data Photos & Diagrams Automatic information on all chart objects Search function for ports, tidal information, service facilities • Coordinate System (ddd mm ss, ddd mm.mm, ddd mm.
Speed Filter Dead Reckoning • Screen Amplifier • Reset Total and Partial Trip • Rolling Road Scale • Fix Datum • Compass Calibration • Bearings True and Magnetic • Variation user selectable • Course Vector • Static Navigation • A-B-C-D Function • EBL-VRM Function Report Pages • Depth Graph Page • GPS Status Page • Navigation Data Page • 3D Navigation Data Page • Fish Finder full screen Page (*) • Fish Finder Dual Frequency Page (*) • Fish Finder Zoom Page (*) • Chart - Fish Finder Page (*) • Wind Data Page
Alarms Handling Arrival Alarm, XTE Alarm, Anchor Alarm, Depth Alarm, Grounding Alarm, Grounding Alarm Range, Grounding Alarm Report • MOB Function • Simulation Speed, Heading, Date, Time, Cursor Control, Simulation On/Off Auxiliary Memory • User C-CARD 1/2/4 MB Interface • 2 ports I/O (FOR COMPACT X7) • 3 ports I/O (FOR SKY X7) • Note* SOLO PER SKY & COMPACT X7 If connected to Fish Finder Black Box. 1.2.1.2 Physical Characteristics FOR SKY & COMPACT X7 Chart plotter size (inch/mm) • see Par. 7.
Power consumption • 12W average; 27W max peak Power supply • 10 - 35 Volt dc Operating Temperature Range • From 0°C to 55°C (from 32°F to 131°F) Memory • Non volatile Keyboard • Backlighted, silicon rubber FF Module 600W-50-200KHz Technical Specifications • Power Output : 600W (4800Wpp), 50/200KHz Dual Frequency • Max Depth : 213m (700Ft) at 200kHz, 457m(1500Ft) at 50kHz • Automatic Recognition of the AIRMAR "X-DUCER ID" transducers for best performance • Advanced Digital Signal Processing • Speed & Tempera
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2Before You Begin This chapter provides basic information to get you start using the chart plotter; it will help you to become familiar with the chart display and the functions of the controls before you start using the chart plotter. 2.1 THE KEYBOARD The 'CONTRAST'/'BACKLIGHT'/'POWER' key Press and hold the right side of 'POWER' for 1 second to turn the chart plotter On. Press and hold the right side of 'POWER' down (once the chart plotter has been turned On) for 3 seconds turns the chart plotter Off.
The key Press 'MOB' to set MOB (Man OverBoard). When MOB is activated, press 'MOB' to delete it. The key Press 'CLEAR' to exit from menu or to leave a menu without making changes. 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 'FUNCTION' key The 'FUNCTION' key can be customized to have a quick access to some functions. Pressing and holding down 'FUNCTION' shows a pop-up window that contains all possible functions assignable to the key. Move the cursor key up/down to place the selector on the preferred item; move the cursor key to the right or press 'ENTER' to set the selected item; move the cursor key to the left or press 'CLEAR' to close the pop-up window.
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.
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "PORT 1/2/3 INPUT" + 'ENTER' + "NMEA-4800-N81-N" + 'ENTER' POWER + SUPPLY QUICK DISCONNECT BRACKET CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW BROWN GRAY ORANGE PINK BLUE DESCRIPTION PWR-/GND/COMMON POWER +10-35Vdc INPUT 1+ COMMON OUTPUT 1+ INPUT 2+ OUTPUT 2+ INPUT 3+ OUTPUT 3+ COMMON GPS POWER SWITCH SMART GPS SENSOR SMART GPS SENSOR CABLE WIRE COLOR RED BROWN GREEN WHITE BLACK/YELLOW/SHIELD FUNCTION POWER +10-35 Vdc GPS NMEA0183 OUTP
QUICK DISCONNECT BRACKET CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW BROWN GRAY ORANGE PINK BLUE DESCRIPTION PWR-/GND/COMMON POWER+ 10-35Vdc INPUT 1+ COMMON OUTPUT 1+ INPUT 2+ OUTPUT 2+ INPUT 3+ OUTPUT 3+ COMMON AUTOPILOT DEVICE FUNCTION NMEA0183/180/180CDX/INPUT+ SIGNAL RETURN Fig. 2.5.2 - Autopilot Connections on Port 2 PER SKY & COMPACT X7 Fig. 2.5.2a - Autopilot Connections on Port 1 FOR SKY X7 FISH Fig. 2.5.
QUICK DISCONNECT BRACKET CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW BROWN GRAY ORANGE PINK BLUE DESCRIPTION PWR-/GND/COMMON POWER+ 10-35Vdc INPUT 1+ COMMON OUTPUT 1+ INPUT 2+ OUTPUT 2+ INPUT 3+ OUTPUT 3+ COMMON NMEA0183 DEVICE FUNCTION NMEA0183 OUTPUT+ NMEA0183 INPUT+ SIGNAL RETURN Fig. 2.5.3 - External NMEA Connections on Port 1 FOR SKY & COMPACT X7 Fig. 2.5.3a - External NMEA Connections on Port 1 FOR SKY X7 FISH Fig. 2.5.
Fig. 2.5.4 - C-COM cable 2. Connect the wires to the quick disconnect bracket cable as follows: QUICK DISCONNECT BRACKET CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW DESCRIPTION POWER GND POWER +10-35Vdc INPUT 1+ COMMON OUTPUT 1+ FUNCTION POWER SUPPLY GND POWER SUPPLY+ C-COM C-COM C-COM C-COM GSM Plus CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW FUNCTION GND POWER SUPPLY+ C-COM TX+ C-COM TXC-COM RX+ Fig. 2.5.
2.6.1 INSERTING C-CARD Hold the C-CARD by the short inclined side so that you can see the C-MAP label. date r.n. ser.n se class code ION N ERT INS ECTIO DIR class + NT code date A INCLINED SIDES 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.
2.7 MENU OPTIONS You may select how the chart plotter displays primary information (such as how time is displayed) from the main Menu. Refer to Chapter 5 for more information. 'MENU' 2.8 DATA ENTRY Information is keyed into the chart plotter when editing a Waypoint, entering a Route or using the Fix Correction functions. When the field is highlighted: • Enter or edit data by pressing up/down cursor key to step through the available characters until the preferred character is displayed.
3For the New User In order to get started using your chart plotter, you must do the following things: 1) Your chart plotter must have been installed properly according to the installation instruction on Par. 6.2. 2) You must have performed the proper settings for use with your positioning instrument (see Par. 2.5 and 2.6) and inserting the C-CARD for navigating in area you wish (see Par. 2.7). 3) You must have Power On to the chart plotter and adjust the brightness and contrast of the display (see Par. 2.
Fix received Indication - if fix is not received the following icon is shown: - if a Differential GPS signal is received the following icon is shown: Charting or Navigation (Home) Ship icon (if in Charting the displayed icon is ) Cursor or Ship Coordinates Distance and Bearing from Ship to Cursor (from Ship to Target if Target is set, from Ship to MOB if MOB is set) Speed Over Ground Course Over Ground Map Datum selected Chart Scale Fig. 3.1.
3.1.2 THE DEPTH GRAPH PAGES The Depth graph can be shown in two different modes. Depth graph displayed only on 1/3 of the screen: Fig. 3.1.2 - Example of Depth Graph 1/3 of the screen or Depth graph displayed on 1/2 of the screen: Fig. 3.1.2a - Example of Depth Graph 1/2 of the screen 3.1.3 THE GPS DATA PAGE The GPS Data page shows in graphic mode GPS data. Fig. 3.1.
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 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.
3.1.6 THE WIND DATA PAGE The Wind Data page shows data related to the wind: TWS (True Wind Speed: Velocity of the Wind relative to a fixed point on the earth), AWS (Apparent Wind Speed: the Speed at which the Wind appears to blow relative to a moving point, also called Relative Wind Speed), TWA (True Wind Angle) and AWA (Apparent Wind Angle). Also SPEED (Ship Speed) and HEAD (Ship Heading) are shown. Fig. 3.1.
3.2 BASIC SETTINGS The Basic Settings Menu provides access to the set up functions. Here you can choose the language you want (see Par. 2.4). 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' 3.2.1 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' 3.2.
3.2.6 UNITS SELECTION Allows to select the preferred unit for Distance, Speed, Depth and Altitude (altitude of GPS Antenna on the medium sea level). Speed: Kts(knots)/Mph(miles per hour)/Kph(chilometres per hour). The default setting is Kts. 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SPEED" + 'ENTER' Distance: Nm(Nautical Miles)/Sm(statute miles)/Km(chilometres). The default setting is Nm. 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DISTANCE" + 'ENTER' Depth: Ft(Feet)/FM(Fathoms)/Mt(Meters).
(4800 Baud Rate, Parity None, 8 Bits Number, 1 Stop Bit and Normal Polarity) you must select: 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "PORT 2 INPUT" + 'ENTER'+ "NMEA-0183 4800-N81-N" + 'ENTER' Note The option C-COM defines on which Port (both Input and Output) the C-COM modem is connected. It is important to remark that this setting affects the Input and the Output of the selected Port. C-COM can only be set on one Port at time.
Differential Correction Source Allows setting what kind of Differential Correction will be used by the GPS between WAASEGNOS and RTCM (beacon correction). The default setting is WAAS-EGNOS. 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "GPS SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "DIFF CORRECTION SOURCE" + 'ENTER' Navigation Speed Allows setting the Navigation Speed among Low Speed, Medium Speed and High Speed.
3.2.9.1 Navigation 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 2 minutes. 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "C- VOICE" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATION" + 'ENTER' 3.2.9.2 Echosounder Enables (On) or disables (Off) the Echosounder Voice mode.
Fig. 3.2.1 - A-B-C-D points 3.3.2 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. 3.3.3 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 'GO-TO'.
On the screen is shown a straight line connecting the Target (called DEST) with the ship's position and an information window with Target position, that disappears when the cursor is moved from the Target. When the Target is placed, all navigation data are referred to this Target. Note When the chart plotter is turned Off, the Target does not remain in memory. 3.4.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Bathymetric & Spot Soundings (additional Data Base with depth and bathy information for an extraordinary view of the seabed depth) Detailed Port Plan (complete port and marina charts with detail) Search & Find (quickly locates chart contents and objects) Tides Preview (dynamic simulation of tides) Dynamic Currents (current arrows dynamically display direction and speed) Dynamic Nav-Aids (displays Nav-Aids in true color and with real interval lighting) Port Info (all the informatio
MAX and NT/NT+ C-CARD coexistence + • When NT data and MAX data cover different areas, the chart plotter gets data from both charts (depending on the current position). • When NT+ data and MAX data cover the same area, the chart plotter gets data only from MAX chart. 3.5.1 MAP SETTINGS MENU It is possible to select the Map Settings Menu in two modes: or 'MAP' for 1 second 'MENU' + "MAP SETTINGS" +'ENTER" in the following paragraphs only the first mode is indicated. 3.5.1.
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, NOAA, Night and Sunlight. Normal is recommended when the chart plotter 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 uses more vivid colors (it is the default setting).
NORMAL size LARGE size Fig. 3.5.1.5 - Example of Normal size (on the left side) and Large side (on the right side) settings 3.5.1.6 Dynamic Nav-Aids 'MAP' for 1 second + "Dynamic Nav-Aids" + 'ENTER' This function allows settings blinking lights on Nav-Aids. The blink period and color of each Nav-aid is read from the Nav-Aid attributes available on the data cartridge. When the ship is inside the Nav-Aid nominal range, the light of the Nav-Aid will start blinking. The default setting is Off.
: the Safety Status Bar is not shown, but a warning alarm icon is shown on the corner of the map screen as soon as any item controlled by the DSI function returns an alarm condition. The Warning Icon remains displayed until the alarm condition persists. Placing the cursor over it, a quick help message is shown next to the DSI icon, allowing to show the DSI bar.
Intertidal, Depth Area, Rocks, Obstructions, Shoreline Constructions, Fishing Facility, Wrecks, Dragged area, Diffusion area, Mooring facilities, Pingos and Production installations. Caution Red when “Guardian Technology” detects cautionary or restricted area. 3.5.1.9 Satellite Imagery 'MENU' + "MAP SETTINGS" +'ENTER' + "SATELLITE IMAGERY" + 'ENTER' It is possible to overlay the Satellite image for background map. When it is set On, the Palette is set to Normal to display the proper colors. 3.5.1.
b. If the cartographic data is changed (for example the C-CARD is removed or replaced), Chart Language settings should be verified and if necessary changed. 3.5.1.12 Other Map Configurations 'MAP' for 1 second + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' This function allows the user to customize the following selections and is divided into the following setting: Marine Settings, Depth Settings, Land Settings, Underwater Objects Settings and Chart Settings.
Name Tags: On/Off. The default setting is On. 'MAP' for 1 second + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' + "Name Tags" + 'ENTER" Nav Aids & Light Sectors: On (Nav Aids & Light Sectors are shown)/Off (Nav Aids & Light Sectors are not shown)/No Sector (Nav Aids are shown, Light Sectors are hidden). The default setting is On. 'MAP' for 1 second + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' + "Nav Aids & Light Sectors" + 'ENTER' Attention Areas: On/Off. The default setting is On.
Land Elevation Values: On/Off. The default setting is On. 'MAP' for 1 second + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' + "Land Elevation Values" + 'ENTER' Roads: On/Off. The default setting is On. 'MAP' for 1 second + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' + "Roads" + 'ENTER' Points Of Interest: On/Off. The default setting is On. 'MAP' for 1 second + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' + "Points Of Interest" + 'ENTER' Lat/Lon Grid: On/Off. The default setting is On.
Wrecks: Off/Icon/Icon+Depth (*). The default setting is Icon. 'MAP' for 1 second + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' +"Wrecks" + 'ENTER' Note (*) Choose the option: • OFF : the object is not visible independently of the selected “Underwater Object Depth Value” • ICON : the object icon is visible without tags, in the range selected from “Underwater Object Depth Value” option • ICON+DEPTH : the object icon and tag is visible, in the range selected from “Underwater Object Depth Value” option 3.5.
3.5.2.1 Info on objects with Pictures On the Quick Info, there will be the camera icon on the top bar of the window if at least one of the objects found has one or more pictures associated. Fig. 3.5.2.1 - Example of Quick Info on objects with picture On the Full Info, there will be the small camera icon on a corner of the square containing the object icon or a big photo icon centered on the square for the object without icon. Fig. 3.5.2.
shown: When the cursor is placed over the icon, the icons of the available services are Fig. 3.5.2.2a - Quick Info: available services If you press 'ENTER' all available information about the cartographic point under the cursor will be shown. See the next paragraph. 3.5.2.3 Full Info on Lakes The following is an example of Full Info on Lakes: Fig. 3.5.2.3 - Example of Full Info page To see the "Fishing" object press 'MENU' (when the "Fishing" object is highlighted). On the screen appears: Fig. 3.5.2.
3.5.3 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 contains 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.
Fig. 3.5.5a - Automatic Info window To expand information about that object press 'ENTER'. 3.5.6 GETTING TIDE INFO When you will see a Tide Info icon you can click on it to query the available information that will immediately be displayed. Fig. 3.5.6 - Tide Info icon Place the cursor on the Tide symbol, a Automatic Info window is opened: Fig. 3.5.6a - Automatic Info on Tide To display the Tide Graph page, press 'ENTER' for two times.
Fig. 3.5.6b - 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 drought (horizontal cursor) on a particular 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 desired number and use it left/right to move cursor to left/right).
3.5.7.3 Finding 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. 3.5.7.4 Finding 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.
Use the cursor key to select any objects and press 'ENTER'. The list of the nearest lakes containing the facility will be shown on the screen. Fig. 3.5.7.7a - Nearest Lakes list Then choose the lake you want and press 'ENTER': the Full Info page is shown. 3.5.7.8 Finding Lakes By Name Searches for Lakes inserting the Lake name: 'MENU' + "FIND" + 'ENTER' + "LAKES BY NAME" + 'ENTER' Shows the list of all lakes stored on the C-CARD in alphabetic order. Pressing 'MENU' to insert the Lake name. 3.5.7.
Fig. 3.6.1 - Man Overboard Note In the information window the bottom side "ENTER for Options" appears only if the "Advanced Functions" item in the "Basic Settings" menu is activated (On), see Par. 3.2.4. 3.6.2 DELETING MOB Press 'MOB', select 'CANCEL" and press 'ENTER' again. The MOB symbol remains on the screen shaded until the next screen redraws. Note If the "Advanced Settings" item in the menu "Basic Settings" is activated (On), see Par. 3.2.
4For the Experienced User Now you have had a chance to became familiar with your new chart plotter, there are a great number of advanced features that you will find helpful. First of all the use of the Advanced Mode. The chart plotter can operate in two different modes: Basic Mode and Advanced 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.
route number, Waypoint name, symbol and Latitude/Longitude. Fig. 4.1.1.1 - Waypoint placing 4.1.1.2 Creating 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.
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) 4.1.1.4 Deleting route Select Advanced Mode + 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 'ENTER' otherwise).
Time To Go When the Target is set the TTG value is displayed in the Graphic Data page (or in the Navigation Data page): 'PAGE' more times Note If SOG value is less than 1.0 knots or the BRG is greater than 90 degrees, the TTG value is not displayed. Deleting Target If in Basic Mode place cursor on Target icon and press 'CLEAR': the symbol that identifies Target disappears from the screen, but the Waypoint remains. If in Advanced Mode (see Par. 3.4.
Fig. 4.1.1.6a - Moving Waypoint function (II) 4.1.1.7 Inserting 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.
Once you have positioned the cursor at new location, press 'ENTER' (press 'CLEAR' to abort operation): Fig. 4.1.1.7b - Placing Waypoint between two existing ones (III) 4.1.1.8 Editing Waypoint Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on Waypoint Press 'ENTER'. Select "EDIT" and press 'ENTER' to modify a Waypoint. A window will be shown with Name, Symbol and Latitude/Longitude of the Waypoint, advising about what Waypoint data are modifiable. Fig. 4.1.1.
Fig. 4.1.1.8a - Edit Waypoint (II): Waypoint symbols Use the cursor key to select the symbol and press 'ENTER'. If select Coordinates field, press 'ENTER' 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 on 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.
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' otherwise).
4.1.2.2 Deleting route 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE 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 4.1.2.5). 4.1.2.
Note If there is the Target in the current route, it is not possible to change the current route. So if the "Route #" item is selected, the chart plotter emits three beeps. 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 selecting "SPEED" and "FUEL". Insert value by using the cursor key and pressing 'ENTER'.
Land Areas Shallow Water • Intertidal Areas • Rocks • Wrecks • Obstructions • Shoreline Constructions • Fishing Facility • Dreged Areas • Diffusers • Mooring/Warping Facility • Production Installation • Pingos • No Data Available If any of these alarm conditions is detected, the function returns the list of dangerous objects and the relative dangerous route leg, that is drawn with a different color.
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE CHECK REPORT" + 'ENTER' 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.
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. Note If you try to move a Mark that belongs to many routes, the chart plotter emits three beeps and on the screen a Warning message appears.
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'.
4.2.2.1 or: Adding Event Select Advanced Mode + 'MODE', then 'ENTER' + "EVENT" + 'ENTER' 'EVENT' (if it is present) An Event is placed directly on the ship's position. 4.2.2.2 Deleting Event Place cursor on Event Press 'ENTER'. Select "DELETE" and press 'ENTER': the Event remains on the screen shaded until the next screen is redrawn. Note If you try to delete a Event that belongs to many routes, the chart plotter emits three beeps and on the screen a Warning message appears.
4.2.2.5 Finding information on Events: 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. 4.2.2.6 Add to Route Place cursor on Event Press 'ENTER'.
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. 4.
two points the information window appears. Press 'ENTER', select "DELETE ALL" and press 'ENTER' again: all points and connecting segments are deleted. 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 position. 4.
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' + "VISIBLE" + 'ENTER' To enable (On) or disable (Off) the displaying of track. The default setting is Off. 4.5.4 SELECTING TRACK COLOR 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "COLOR" + 'ENTER' Selects the desired color for the selected track.
4.5.8 SELECTING DISTANCE 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "DISTANCE" + '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.
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.
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.
searching for MIRROR C-CARDs. When one or more MIRROR C-CARD is found (in one or both chart plotters) a special connection is established between the chart plotters to habilitate the MIRROR C-CARDs. If a regular C-CARD which has previously activated a MIRROR C-CARD is removed, even the MIRROR C-CARD will be not read anymore on the other unit. 4.
Destination ID Destination Position • Next Waypoint ID* • Range from Destination to next Waypoint* • Bearing from Destination to next Waypoint* • Route Length* • Distance from Destination to Last Route Waypoint* • Remaining Route Legs* • Planned Cruising Speed • Average Fuel Consumption • Initial Fuel Load C-Link Navigation Data can refer to: • Single Destination navigation • Route Following navigation. Values identified by * are sent only for Route Following navigation.
condition if the navigation is activated on one of the two chart plotters, a warning message will be shown to notify that the C-Link Navigation Data will be ignored by the other chart plotter. 4.8.1.
The C-Link Navigation Data are deleted at Power Off. 4.8.1.5 C-Link Navigation Data: acquisition and display As soon as the C-Link Navigation Data is received, the Slave parses the information received and executes the relative actions depending on its current working status.
• • • Total Fuel Consumption Waypoints in Route Remaining Waypoints • Distance to Destination Distance to Next Wpt • Distance to Last Wpt • TTG To Destination • TTG To Next Wpt • TTG to Last Wpt • ETA to Destination • ETA to Next Waypoint • ETA to Last Wpt • 4.8.1.8 started (liters) : calculated fuel consumption to navigate the whole Route : No. of Wpts in the Route (from PCMPN,1) : No.
Quick info on Single Destination Fig. 4.8.1.
5Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings menu allows the user to control the advanced functions of the chart plotter. The functions are organized into menus. For example all options related to the Fix are in a menu called Fix. For menus there is not an explanation because they are in the previous Chapters, so for the Map Setting menu see Par. 3.5, for the Track menu see Par. 4.4, for the Route menu see Par. 4.1.2, for the User Points menu see Par. 4.1.1.9 and for the User C-CARD menu see Par. 4.5.
5.1.3 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' 5.1.4 WIND SPEED Selects the Wind Speed unit among Kts=Knots, m/s, Bft, Mph and Kph=kilometers per hour. The default setting is Kph. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "WIND SPEED" + 'ENTER' 5.1.5 BEEPER Turns On/Off the sound after pressing a key ("beep").
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX" + 'ENTER' 5.2.1 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' 5.2.2 COMPUTE CORRECTION Corrects fixes from the positioning instrument.
5.2.6 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' 5.2.7 FILTER DUMP Inserts the value for the Filter Dump in the range [500 - 12000]. The default setting is 500. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX" + 'ENTER' + "FILTER DUMP" + 'ENTER' 5.2.8 DEAD RECKONING Enables (On) or disables (Off) the Dead Reckoning.
5.3.2 FIX DATUM Selects the Fix Datum among 130 items. WGS-84 is the default Fix Datum. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "FIX DATUM" + 'ENTER' 5.3.3 MAP DATUM Selects the Map Datum among 130 items. WGS-84 is the default Fix Datum. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "MAP DATUM" + 'ENTER' 5.3.4 ORIENTATION RESOLUTION Selects the orientation of your chart according to your personal needs (see Par. 3.5.1.3 for more information).
'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "RESET PARTIAL TRIP" + 'ENTER' 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "RESET TOTAL TRIP" + 'ENTER' 5.4 COMPASS The Compass menu sets the desired value for Bearing and Magnetic Variation, and selects the Compass Calibration page. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "COMPASS" + 'ENTER' 5.4.1 BEARINGS Selects either degrees magnetic or true.
5.5 ALARMS The chart plotter provides alarm settings for various functions. Here you can set the system for your navigational requirements. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' 5.5.1 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 Off.
shoreline constructions. The maps are scanned periodically (every 10 seconds). When the Grounding Alarm is active, the chart plotter 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.
chart plotter. No current position fix is required because the chart plotter simulates position data internally. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SIMULATION" + 'ENTER' 5.6.1 ACTIVATE SIMULATION Once the settings are selected, turn on the Simulator: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SIMULATION" + 'ENTER' + "ACTIVATE SIMULATION" + 'ENTER' To turn Off the Simulation select Off. The default setting is Off. 5.6.2 SPEED To start the simulator you can insert the Speed value.
5.7 AIS MENU AIS is an Automatic Identification System. It has been introduced to improve the safety of navigation by assisting in the efficient operation of ship-to ship, ship reporting and VTS applications. The system should enable operators to obtain information from the ship automatically, requiring a minimum of involvement of ship’s personnel, and should have a high level of availability.
• • • • • • • • • Radio Call Sign International call sign assigned to vessel, often used on voice radio. Name Name of ship, 20 characters. MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity. MMSI number A unique 9 digit number that is assigned to a DSC radio station. It primarily registers the boat information in the U.S. Coast Guard’s national distress database for use in emergency situations. Active Target Target located within the Activation Range.
5.7.2 AIS MENU To configure the chart plotter to receive AIS data, follow the procedure: 'MENU' + "AIS SETUP" + 'ENTER' The AIS menu is shown on the screen, the items are described in the following paragraphs. 5.7.2.1 Display ''MENU' + "AIS SETUP" + 'ENTER' + "DISPLAY" + 'ENTER' Turns the display of AIS targets overlay on the cartography ON or OFF. The default setting is ON. 5.7.2.
Where: n = Port 1/Port 2/Port 3 m = NMEA-0183 4800-N81-N , NMEA-0183 38400-N81-N according to the transmission speed of your AIS receiver. 5.7.4 QUICK INFO ON AIS TARGET • • • • • • By placing the cursor over a AIS target icon, the following information is displayed: Vessel Name MMSI number Radio Call Sign SOG COG CPA and TCPA values Note The selected AIS target icon is surrounded by a square frame when user places the cursor over the icon. 5.
Data Type Display WIND (Speed & Dir) WAVE Height & Dir 0 1 TEMPERATURE 18° HUMIDITY (%) 30 VISIBILITY 20 WEATHER TYPE: Sun WEATHER TYPE: Rain WEATHER TYPE: Fog WEATHER TYPE: Snow WEATHER TYPE: Clouds WEATHER TYPE: Partly Cloudy WEATHER TYPE: Thunderstorm Fig. 5.9 - Weather data package 5.9.1 C-WEATHER SERVICE MENU To select the menu: 'MENU' + "C-WEATHER" + 'ENTER' The C-Weather menu is shown on the screen, the items are described in the following paragraphs. 5.9.1.
Fig.5.9.1.1 - Download Area Press 'ENTER' to activate the C-Weather Download: the whole data package (see the previous "Weather data package" table) are downloaded. 'CLEAR' allows to interrupt the data download. At the end of the operation press 'CLEAR' to close the window. 5.9.1.2 Copy from User C-CARD 'MENU' + "C-WEATHER" + 'ENTER' + "COPY FROM USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER' Allows the C-Weather Data loading from the User C-CARD.. 5.9.1.
Real Time View On The data is shown (the area of the download) at the current date and time (received from the GPS) • Real Time View Off The Weather data is not displayed. The layer displayed is the one selected into the previous menu item. • 5.9.1.5 Type of Data 'MENU' + "C-WEATHER" + 'ENTER' + "TYPE OF DATA" + 'ENTER' Allows selecting the type of data, see the previous Fig. 5.9. 5.
connected to a GPS, has the capability to transmit a DSC Distress Call with GPS Position. When the VHF radio receives a DSC Distress Call, the position information of the vessel in distress is transferred to the chart plotter. The chart plotter logs the Distress Call into the DSC Log and also marks the position of the vessel in distress on the Chart page. A pop-up screen advises the user that a Distress Call has been received.
Press 'GO-TO' to set the navigation on the selected DSC point. Other available functions are: Locate 'MENU' + "DSC" + 'ENTER' + "LOG" + 'ENTER' + "LOCATE" + 'ENTER' Centers the map on the selected DSC position. Delete 'MENU' + "DSC" + 'ENTER' + "LOG" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE" + 'ENTER' Deletes selected DSC position.
Edit 'MENU' + "DSC" + 'ENTER' + "DIRECTORY" + 'ENTER' + "EDIT" + 'ENTER' Edit the fields of any existing entry in the Directory: Vessel Name, MMSI number, contact and phone number. Add 'MENU' + "DSC" + 'ENTER' + "DIRECTORY" + 'ENTER' + "ADD" + 'ENTER' Add a new entry to the Directory. Delete 'MENU' + "DSC" + 'ENTER' + "DIRECTORY" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE" + 'ENTER' Delete the selected entry.
receive NMEA information from the MOBILARM. When a MOBILARM is connected to the chart plotter, any input port of the NMEA Input/Output menu must be changed to MOBILARM as shown below for communications. 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + select any input port you want + 'ENTER' + "MOBILARM" + 'ENTER' The chart plotter continuously verifies the communication status with MOBILARM instruments. If there is no communication for more than one minute, an alarm window appears. 5.11.
5.11.3 MOBILARM PTX PTX is the personal transponder device that is worn by the crew. If a PTX is disconnected from the system a man over-board alarm is raised. So a MOB Waypoint appears on the chart plotter display. In the following for brevity this MOB Waypoint position is called PTX. Warning! Activating navigation to PTX pay attention and don't get too near the man-overboard (don't knock the man down!). 5.11.3.
Otherwise if the received PTX is the active one (the PTX on which we are navigating to), navigation data are updated in memory, the new PTX coordinates becomes the Destination position and the current Fix position becomes the starting position. The map is not automatically centered on it. The PTX icon appears at the new position and a pop-up warning window appears. It is possible to close all menus/data pages (if open) and center the chart on the received PTX (see Par. 5.11.4.4).
5.11.4.3 MOBILARM PTX List Page The MOBILARM Alarm Status List shows the list of all PTX that returned an alarm event. To obtain the page press 'ENTER', using the cursor select "LIST" and press 'ENTER'. PTX indentifier PTX status MOBILARM-Alarm Status List RECOVERED 03:45:14 PM 213°22.120W 20°01.022N Recovered 10:31:24 PM 305°04.015W 79°56.320N Recovered Time of PTX creation PTX position Fig. 5.11.4.
of the most advanced marine navigation system available. 'MENU' + "FISH FINDER SETUP" + 'ENTER' For more information see the specific User Manual. Note The Fish Finder display page is available only if the Fish Finder is connected and powered On.
6Fish Finder FOR SKY & COMPACT X7 FISH The Fish Finder consists of a high power transmitter, sensitive receiver and a transducer. The Fish Finder sends an electrical pulse to the transducer which contains an element that converts the pulse into acoustic (sound) wave which is sent through the water. As this wave travels from the transducer to the bottom, it may strike fish, structures, thermoclines (temperature changes in the water).
6.1 SETTING THE INTERNAL FISH FINDER ON The internal Fish Finder driver is connected directly to the dedicated serial Port2. To switch the internal Fish Finder transmission On follow the procedure: 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "FISH FINDER" + 'ENTER' + "ON" + 'ENTER' Note It is not possible to connect any external Fish Finder unit to the chart plotter. 6.
right side of the screen are closer to you than those on the left. The correct interpretation of the Echogram allows retrieving useful information about what is under the boat. See the following Par. 6.2.2 for more information. Color Bar Colored scale located on the left side of the screen that shows the colors used in the Echogram to represent the echoes strength.
Operating Frequency Readout of the selected operating frequency. 6.2.1 UNDERSTANDING THE ECHOGRAM DISPLAY The main elements that can be easily distinguished into an Echogram are: 1 4 2 Fishes Thermoclines 3 White Line 1 4 Surface Clutter 5 2 Structures 6 Bottom Echo Profile 5 3 6 Fig. 6.2.1 - The Fish Finder echogram Fishes Fishes are represented as arcs because of the cone angle of the transducer.
Surface Clutter Appears like noise at the top of the screen extending many feet below the surface. It’s caused by many things, including air bubbles, bait fish, plankton and algae. Structures Generally, the term “structure” is used to identify objects like wrecks and weeds rising from the bottom. Bottom Echo Profile Bottom profile recorded by the Fish Finder. When the echo sounder is set in autorange mode it is automatically kept in the lower half of the screen.
Fig. 6.3.2 - The Fish Finder Full Screen Note The frequency displayed depends on the selection done in the Frequency item (see Par 6.6.7). The MENU key Pressing 'MENU' activates the Fish Finder Setup menu (see Par. 6.6). Pressing 'MENU' subsequent times toggles between the Fish Finder Setup menu and the Main menu. The Cursor key Moving the Cursor key up/down adjusts the Variable Depth Marker (VDM) up or down on the screen. The ENTER key Pressing 'ENTER' activates the Sensitivity menu (see Par. 6.6.
6.3.3 DUAL FREQUENCY PAGE To display the Fish Finder Dual Echogram, follow this procedure: 'PAGE' + use cursor to select the Fish Finder Dual Frequency page + 'ENTER' Fig. 6.3.3 - The Fish Finder Dual Frequency The Cursor key Moving the cursor to the right or the left moves the Variable Depth Marker (VDM) between the 50 and 200kHz displays. Moving the cursor up or down will move the VDM up and down. Press 'CLEAR' to hide the VDM.
The ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT keys When in this page pressing 'ZOOM IN' changes to Zoom 4X, pressing 'ZOOM OUT' changes to Zoom 2X. 6.3.5 CHART/FISH PAGE To display the Chart page on the left half of the screen and the Fish Finder Echogram on the right half of the screen, follow this procedure: 'PAGE' + use cursor to select the Chart - Fish Finder page + 'ENTER' Fig. 6.3.
In Bottom Lock Zoom mode the Fish Finder Echogram is automatically moved up/down as to keep the Bottom Line always visible in the lower half of the screen. Note Moving the Cursor key up/down displays the Variable Depth Marker (VDM) switching the Fish Finder in Marker Zoom mode. 6.4.2 THE MARKER ZOOM The Marker Zoom mode is activated either when the Fish Finder is in Manual Range mode (see Par. 6.6.3) or the Depth Cursor is displayed on the screen.
You can use them to quickly set the Fish Finder in the most commonly used operating modes. These are Cruise (sets the Fish Finder in full auto mode with the sensitivity settings optimized for displaying at best the bottom) and Fish (sets the Fish Finder in full auto mode with the sensitivity setting optimized for target searching). See the following table.
6.5.6 SHIFT Shows the depth from which start the bottom scanning. This option is available only when Range Mode is Manual and it is disabled in Auto Range and Bottom Lock Mode. 'MENU' + "SHIFT" + 'ENTER' 6.5.7 FREQUENCY Allows you to choose the frequency among Auto, 50 kHz or 200 kHz when single frequency page is selected. 'MENU' + "FREQUENCY" + 'ENTER' 6.5.8 INTERFERENCE REJECTION Selects a filter to remove interference from other Fish Finders. 'MENU' + "INTERFER REJECTION" + 'ENTER' 6.5.
6.5.9.4 STC Length If STC is Custom, it is possible to change the Length of the Sensitivity Time Constant. 6.5.9.5 STC Strength If STC is Custom, it is possible to change the Strength of the Sensitivity Time Constant. 6.5.9.6 Surface Noise Filter This function implements an advanced time varying filter that allows suppressing the surface clutter efficiently while leaving fish targets visible.
Echo: shows echoes Echo + Icon: shows the Fish icon and echoes • Echo + Icon + Depth: shows the Fish icon, depth values and the fish echoes • Echo + Depth: shows depth values • Icon: shows Fish icons • Icon + Depth: shows Fish icons and their depth (accordingly to currently selected depth unit) The Fish icons displayed are among four different shapes depending on the size of the Target (Small, Med, Big, Huge). • • 6.5.10.
precise temperature measuring device, insert here a positive/negative offset to display right value on FF screens. 6.5.11.6 Set Default Settings Restores the default values. 6.5.12 ALARMS The Alarms menu allows you to define additional sonar alarm settings for Fish Alarm, Shallow Alarm, Depth Alarm and Temperature Upper/Lower/Rate. 'MENU' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' 6.5.12.1 Shallow Alarm Triggers an alarm when depth becomes shallower than the value set. 6.5.12.
settings. Insert the User C-CARD into the slot, then follow the procedure: 'MENU' + "LOAD SETTINGS FROM USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER' 6.5.14 SAVE SETTINGS TO USER C-CARD This is useful to avoid the user having to retune up Fish Finder after a Clear RAM operation or a software update. 6.5.15 RESTORE CURRENT PRESET DEFAULTS This option restores the default values only for the current presets and does not affect the other presets. 6.
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7For the Technician 7.1 DIMENSIONS GRAY parts are present ONLY on chart plotter WITH GPS INTERNAL 191.5 (7.5”) 84.7 (3.3”) 209.5 (8.3”) 4 1. 14 ”) .6 (5 39 (1.5”) 113.3 (4.5”) 149 (5.9”) 102.4 (4”) 77.4 (3”) 57.5 (2.25”) Fig. 7.1 - SKY X7 & COMPACT X7 109mm [4.3”] [5 ”] .6 4m 1. 14 113.3mm [4.5”] 149mm [5.9”] 182.3mm [7.2”] 29.8mm [1.2”] m 84.7mm [3.3”] 209.5mm [8.3”] 39.4mm [1.6”] Fig. 7.
7.2 INSTALLATION AND REMOVING 128 (5”) 113 (4.5”) GRAY parts are present ONLY on chart plotter WITH GPS INTERNAL 80 (3. 2”) 5( 7. 3” ) 11 18 5( 4. 5” ) ) .8” (1 5 4 Fig. 7.2 - SKY X7 & COMPACT X7 Fig. 7.
7.3 EXTERNAL WIRING QUICK DISCONNECT BRACKET CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW BROWN GRAY ORANGE PINK BLUE DESCRIPTION PWR-/GND/COMMON POWER+ 10-35Vdc INPUT 1+ COMMON OUTPUT 1+ INPUT 2+ OUTPUT 2+ INPUT 3+ OUTPUT 3+ COMMON Fig. 7.3 - External Wiring for SKY X7 QUICK DISCONNECT BRACKET CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW BROWN GRAY ORANGE PINK BLUE DESCRIPTION PWR-/GND/COMMON POWER+ 10-35Vdc INPUT 1+ COMMON OUTPUT 1+ INPUT 2+ OUTPUT 2+ NC NC COMMON Fig. 7.
7.4 TYPICAL CONNECTIONS POWER + SUPPLY QUICK DISCONNECT BRACKET CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW BROWN GRAY ORANGE PINK BLUE DESCRIPTION PWR-/GND/COMMON POWER +10-35Vdc INPUT 1+ COMMON OUTPUT 1+ INPUT 2+ OUTPUT 2+ INPUT 3+ OUTPUT 3+ COMMON GPS POWER SWITCH SMART GPS SENSOR SMART GPS SENSOR CABLE WIRE COLOR RED BROWN GREEN WHITE BLACK/YELLOW/SHIELD FUNCTION POWER +10-35 Vdc GPS NMEA0183 OUTPUT+ GPS NMEA0183 INPUT+ RTCM 104 INPUT+ GND/SIGNAL RETURN Fig. 7.
Fig. 7.4c - Autopilot Connection on Port 1 POR SKY X7 FISH Fig. 7.4d - Autopilot Connection on Port 1 FOR COMPACT X7 FISH QUICK DISCONNECT BRACKET CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW BROWN GRAY ORANGE PINK BLUE DESCRIPTION PWR-/GND/COMMON POWER+ 10-35Vdc INPUT 1+ COMMON OUTPUT 1+ INPUT 2+ OUTPUT 2+ INPUT 3+ OUTPUT 3+ COMMON NMEA0183 DEVICE FUNCTION NMEA0183 OUTPUT+ NMEA0183 INPUT+ SIGNAL RETURN Fig. 7.4e- External NMEA Connection on Port 1 FOR SKY X7 & COMPACT X7 Fig. 7.
Fig. 7.4g - External NMEA Connection on Port 1 FOR COMPACT X7 FISH QUICK DISCONNECT BRACKET CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW DESCRIPTION POWER GND POWER +10-35Vdc INPUT 1+ COMMON OUTPUT 1+ FUNCTION POWER SUPPLY GND POWER SUPPLY+ C-COM C-COM C-COM C-COM GSM Plus CABLE WIRE COLOR BLACK RED WHITE GREEN YELLOW FUNCTION GND POWER SUPPLY+ C-COM TX+ C-COM TXC-COM RX+ Fig. 7.4h - C-COM Connection on Port 1 7.
The chart plotter screen becomes very dark after a long exposure to direct sunlight — Control the contrast (see Par. 2.3). 7.5.2 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The list above (see Par. 6.5.1) should allow you to solve most of the operating problems you are likely to encounter. Simply disconnecting the chart plotter from power for a moment may solve your problem as well. If this does not help, you can try one additional memory clear option.
Fig. 7.6 - System Test Use the cursor key to select the preferred 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 chart plotter. 7.6.1 RAM MENU This test verifies the integrity of the memories and if preferred during this test all the internal memory can be erased and the default setting restored. RAM Test To verify the integrity of the RAM.
7.6.3 CARTRIDGES To check the C-CARD and its connector. Background ROM To test the WorldWideBackground. If there is not a malfunction, the code of the Background and the message "OK" are shown. C-CARD Test To test the C-CARD. There are the 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.
7.6.5 MODEM TEST To check the Modem connections. Press 'ENTER' to select the preferred Port (Port 1 or Port 2 FOR CHART PLOTTER WITH INTERNAL GPS RECEIVER, Port 1, Port 2 or Port 3 FOR CHART PLOTTER WITH EXTERNAL GPS RECEIVER) related to the connections made, to the Port that the Modem C-COM is connected.
A Terms This section explains the terms that may be unfamiliar to the reader. Advanced Mode The chart plotter 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. AIS = Automatic Identification System It has been introduced to improve the safety of navigation by assisting in the efficient operation of ship-to ship, ship reporting and VTS applications.
Chain Selects the preferred 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.
DSC = Digital Selective Calling Method of establishing a VHF radio call; it is used to announce urgent maritime safety information broadcasts. This system allows mariners to instantly send Distress Call or/and Position Request to the other vessels equipped with a DSC transceiver within range of the transmission. EBL = Electronic Bearing Line Dotted line with direction selectable by the user. Event User Point that refers to the ship's position. It is simply a way of marking where the boat is.
MOBILARM Automated crew monitoring system dedicated to monitoring onboard crew by maintaining a constant link between the crew member and the boat. The instant a man over-board event happens, an automatic alarm is sounded, and the vessels position is logged. Natural Features Any topographic feature formed by the action of natural processes: coastlines, relief, glaciers, .... Navigate or Navigation (mode) Operating mode (called also Home mode) all operations refer to the ship's position.
Speed The current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground location. Spot Sounding Depth of the water in a specific and charted position STR = 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.
0 to 0.1 kn 0.2 to 1.0 kn 1.1 to 2.0 kn 2.1 to 3.0 kn 3.1 to 9.9 kn - Yellow Yellow Orange Orange Red Fig. A.1b - Tides & Currents table When the chart plotter receives a valid position fix, the Tide icons are shown on the charts on the basis of the current date and time: the screen displays and changes arrows as date/time changes. Time Line The location where the ship will be after the time set by the user.
operational capability, the WAAS will then be incrementally improved over the next years to expand the area of coverage, increase the availability of precision approaches, increase signal redundancy and reduce operational restrictions. Waypoint Any point to which one intends to navigate. A sequence of Waypoints makes up a Route plan . WGS-84 = World Geodetic System 1984 Coordinates System or Datum developed by the Defence Mapping Agency (DMA). Zoom-In Shows more detail in a smaller area.
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B Smart DGPS WAAS Receiver B.1 INSTALLING Choose a location for the antenna that has a clear view of the sky. Ensure there are no major obstructions or fixtures in the immediate proximity to the antenna. The antenna relies on direct “line of sight” satellite reception. If you are unsure that the chosen location is suitable it may be advisable to mount the antenna in a temporary manner to verify correct operation.
mm Ø3.2 Ø25mm [1”] 3”] [0.1 GPS OVERALL SHAPE Fig.B.1a - Installing GPS Antenna (II) 3. Remove the template and let the cable go through the central hole. 4. Apply a small coat of RTV to the underside of the antenna. 5. Place the antenna and then screw it with the three M3 screws. Fig.B.1b - Installing GPS Antenna (III) 41mm [1.61"] 98mm [3.86"] 60mm [2.63"] B.2 DIMENSIONS Fig.B.
Analytical Index 3D Navigation Data .............................. 16 3D View ......................................... 15, 44 A A, B, C, D points ................................... 23 A-B-C-D function .................... 16, 40, 77 A-Scope ....................................... 18, 115 About page ................................ 108, 135 Activate Simulation ............................... 97 active Track .......................................... 78 active window .....................................
Cartographic Data ................................ 43 Cartographic Functions ........................ 14 CARTOGRAPHY INFORMATION ....... 42 Cartridges ........................................... 137 Caution Notice ...................................... 23 Chain ............................................ 92, 140 Change Picture Size ............................. 53 Changing User C-CARD ....................... 82 Chart - Fish Finder ....................... 16, 120 Chart Boundaries ...........................
Dynamic Elevation Data ....................... 43 Dynamic Nav-Aids .................. 15, 43, 46 E EBL .............................................. 76, 141 EBL and VRM ....................................... 23 EBL-VRM Function ........................ 16, 76 ECHO .................................................... 22 Echogram .................................. 114, 116 Echogram window .............................. 114 Editing EBL & VRM .............................. 77 Editing Event ...................
Inserting Waypoint ................................ 65 INSTALLATION .................................. 130 Installing GPS Antenna ...................... 147 Interface ................................................ 17 Interference Rejection ................. 18, 123 Internal GPS ......................................... 38 ISO Certification ................................... 42 K Keel Offset .......................................... 125 key ........................................................
ports I/O ................................................ 17 Position Filter ................................. 15, 91 Position Request ................................ 104 POWER ................................................ 21 Power consumption .............................. 17 Power Output ........................................ 18 Power supply ........................................ 18 Presentation Features .......................... 43 Preset Mode ....................................... 121 PTX ...
Terms .................................................. 139 Text Area .............................................. 31 Thermoclines ...................................... 116 Tide ....................................... 56, 57, 143 Tide & Currents .................... 15, 42, 143 Tide Graph ............................................ 56 Tide Info ....................................... 56, 143 Tide Stations .................................. 16, 57 Tides & Currents ............................
