OPERATOR’S MANUAL SIMRAD CX34/44/54 NavStation 183-3451-102 06354.20 English Important information and warnings! To activate the MOB ‘MAN OVERBOARD’ function, press and hold the [MOB] key for 2 seconds (further information on page III). Insert or remove C-MAP cartridges ONLY through SETUP menu or when unit is off. Do not use MAX and NT+ C-cards at the same time! All electronic navigation equipment is subject to external factors beyond the control of the manufacturer.
About this manual The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.
MOB - MAN OVERBOARD Page-III MOB In case someone falls overboard, press the [MOB] key and hold for 2 seconds (or activate an external MOB switch - hold for 5 seconds). CLR Press [CLR] to confirm and reset the alarm if activated by mistake. ) ENT Before pressing [ENT] to start MOB navigation: • Reduce speed. • Turn off Autopilot. Press [ENT] to start MOB navigation with all relevant data available for an efficient rescue operation and a precise track record of the vessel’s movements.
Page-IV Sections 1 Product introduction and short description of how to use this manual. Safety warnings. How to get started, including: Dedicated function keys and short description of common functions. 2 System description. Overview of key functions and menu layout. Initial start-up. Turn power on/off. 3 The radar menu and its related functions are only applicable when optional radar scanner is connected. Radar quick menu gives access to e.g. RadarChart overlay and start/stop transmission.
CX34/44/54 NavStation Table of contents About this manual .............................................................. back of front cover MOB ‘MAN OVERBOARD’ function ....................................................... III Sections ................................................................................................. IV Chapter 1 Introduction and safety summary 1.1 Introduction and system familiarization .......................................1-1 1.2 Safety summary ......................
Table of contents 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.2.7 3.2.8 3.2.9 3.2.10 3.3 CX34/44/54 NavStation Radar menu .................................................................................. 3-8 Shortcut to the pages in the radar-series ...................................... 3-9 Initial radar display setup ............................................................. 3-9 Start transmission ........................................................................
CX34/44/54 NavStation 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 Table of contents Echo quick menu .......................................................................... 5-5 Plot waypoint or event mark via PLOT menu .............................. 5-6 Presentation setup......................................................................... 5-7 How the echosounder works........................................................5-10 Transducer beamwidth ................................................................
Table of contents 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.7.1 8.8 CX34/44/54 NavStation Satellite status............................................................................... 8-7 DGPS information ........................................................................ 8-9 SDGPS information .....................................................................8-11 Satellites in SDGPS system ........................................................ 8-13 DSC VHF alarm ...........................................................
CX34/44/54 NavStation Table of contents Chapter 11 Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service 11.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................11-1 11.2 Preventive maintenance...............................................................11-3 11.3 Repair and service .......................................................................11-3 11.4 Specifications .............................................................................
Table of contents CX34/44/54 NavStation
Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-1 1.1 Introduction and system familiarization Congratulations on your purchase of SIMRAD CX34/44/54 NavStation - a combination of the latest GPS and SDGPS receiver technology and optional built-in differential receiver for accurate positioning, plus: detailed cartography and high performance radar and optional echosounder technology; all in a unique slim-line design with a bright 7” (CX34), 10” (CX44) or 15” (CX54) TFT color display.
Chapter 1-2 Introduction and safety summary chapter 2 before you start out, and then proceed with section 2.7 Initial startup. For quick location of a certain term, please check the “Glossary of terms” and the “Index” at the back of the manual. Also, “How to get started” further on in this chapter will give you a quick introduction to some of the many features you have access to.
Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-3 1.3 How to get started When starting up for the very first time, the first time after loading a new software or after a master reset: Make sure that all hardware installation and electrical connections are completed in accordance to the installation instructions. PWR Press and hold the [PWR] key until you have a picture on the screen The system will perform a software update and check for communication activity.
Chapter 1-4 ) Introduction and safety summary Heading is only available if a compass was detected at start-up. Your present position will automatically be updated within a few minutes. When ready, the ship symbol on the chart will flash, the position coordinates will stop flashing, and the *** will be replaced by actual course and speed figures. 1.3.1 Dedicated function keys RADAR Short press will toggle overlay on/off: The toggle function will require: 1. Valid position. 2.
Introduction and safety summary ECHO With built-in Echosounder: Long press will toggle between: Echo + A-scope ECHO Dual frequencies (CX44/54) Custom screen1 Custom screen2 Without built-in Echosounder: Long press will toggle between: Depth & temp.
Chapter 1-6 PAGE Introduction and safety summary Short press will toggle between active pages under the main function keys. Long press will start automatic rotation of these pages (see section 2.1). Press any key to stop rotation. 1.3.2 Radar and radar functions RADAR Press the [RADAR] key to call up a radar display. Press again to toggle between the radar shortcut series - see display examples in section 1.3.1. To start the radar 1.
Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-7 1.3.3 Chart and chart functions CHART Press the [CHART] key to call up a chart display. Press again to toggle between the chart shortcut series - see chart examples in section 1.3.1. C-MAP cartridges (standby) Press [MENU], [8], [CHART] whenever inserting or removing a C-MAP card. Select and adjust chart range/scale Press one of the numeric keys 1 - 9 to select a fixed range (and chart level). Key 9 will select the largest range and key 1 the smallest.
Chapter 1-8 [6] Introduction and safety summary Plot ship’s position as target. • With cursor activated on the chart you also have access to: [2] Plot waypoint - cursor position. [6] Plot cursor position as target. How to make a route on the chart 1. Place the cursor on the position for the first routepoint. 2. Press [PLOT], [4]: Make route. 3. Move cursor to next destination and press [PLOT] - (repeat). 4. Press [ENT] when ready to save the route.
Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-9 How to start waypoint navigation (two ways) • Place cursor on the symbol of the WP you wish to go to: 1. Press [GOTO], [2]. 2. Press [ENT] to start navigation. • Without placing cursor on the symbol of the WP you wish to go to: 1. Press [GOTO], [2]. 2. Use the +/- keys to select the WP you wish to go to. 3. Press [ENT] to start navigation. How to start route navigation (two ways) • Place cursor on the routepoint you wish to go to first: 1. Press [GOTO], [3]. 2.
Chapter 1-10 Introduction and safety summary 1.3.4 Echosounder / Fishfinder (with built-in module) ECHO Press the [ECHO] key to call up an echosounder display. Press again to toggle between the echo shortcut series - see display examples in section 1.3.1. Select and adjust echosounder range Press one of the numeric keys 1 - 9 to select a fixed range. Key 9 will select the largest range and key 1 the smallest. Use the +/- keys to adjust range in smaller steps. Key 0 will select Auto Range.
Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2-1 SIMRAD CX44 2.1 Fundamentals of the display and page system The CX34/44/54 NavStation has a multi-function screen and data presentation system with full screen and different types of split screens. The series of pages under the function keys (situated in a vertical row to the right of the display) will in most situations be sufficient information for the operator.
Chapter 2-2 Fundamentals & initial start-up Long press on the [PAGE] key will start a rotation of the four pages in intervals of 5 seconds (increase/decrease the time in [MENU], [8], [1]). Press any key to stop rotation. 2.1.1 How to exchange a page in the PAGE system The four pages in the PAGE system are collected from the RADAR, CHART, ECHO and PILOT menus in the sequence of which the function keys appear on the keypad ie.
Fundamentals & initial start-up WIN ENT Chapter 2-3 Press [WIN] several times to check the screen image (situated to the far right in the top line of the menu bar) which windows the function can be placed into Press [ENT] to enter the highlighted function into the highlighted window If the function text in the menu is red, the display will not be available for the selected window. ) 2.
Chapter 2-4 CHART ECHO ECHO Fundamentals & initial start-up Shortcut to Chart function. Short press will toggle between different data fields on chart. Long press will toggle between Chart in full screen, Dual Chart, and two custom screens. With built-in Echosounder function: Shortcut to Echosounder functions. Long press will toggle between Echo display in full screen with A-scope, Dual Frequency (CX44/54), and two custom screens.
Fundamentals & initial start-up PWR Chapter 2-5 Power on - hold key depressed till you have a picture on the screen. Calls up a window where you can adjust the brightness in the screen, background light in keypad, and select Daylight displays, Night display or custom made color palettes. Hold two seconds to turn the power off. 2.3 Menu bar MENU Toggles the menu bar on/off To fit the complete menu bar across the screen, some of the menus have been abbreviated.
Chapter 2-6 Fundamentals & initial start-up 2.4 Menu layout 1 2 3 RADAR CHART ECHO 1 Radar 1 Chart 1 50kHz* 2 Dual Radar 2 Dual Chart 2 200kHz* 3 Radar & Chart 3 Custom screen 1 3 Dual Frequency (CX44/54)* 4 Custom screen 4 Custom screen 2 4 Depth & temperature diagram 5 Custom screen 1 6 Custom screen 2* *) available with built-in echosounder function.
Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2-7 6 7 MISC WP/RTE 1 Wind 1 Waypoints 2 Speed diagram 2 Routes 3 Decca lanes 3 Route calculation 4 Loran C 4 Lines 5 Satellites 5 Tracks 6 DGPS 6 Targets 7 SDGPS 7 MOB data 8 DSC info 8 Data transfer 8 SETUP RADAR Radar setup 2 Interface setup CHART C-MAP cartridge 3 Palette setup ECHO Echosounder setup* 4 Factory settings PILOT Pilot/Position setup 5 QuickGuide 1 Speed alarm, units & language When selecting a submenu in the SETUP menu
Chapter 2-8 Fundamentals & initial start-up 2.6 Naming of routes, points etc. First select the key with the desired letter, then you can either repeat the keystrokes, which will toggle between e.g. A,B,C,1, or once you have selected one letter you can go back and forth in the alphabet by means of the +/- keys. Use the cursor key to go to next space or to go back one space if you make a mistake. Depending on the selected language, the 0 (zero) key will hold special characters e.g.
Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2-9 New window: Automatic input source setup listing Data type, Group and Source of connected units. ENT PAGE ENT ) Press [ENT] to continue Press [PAGE] to scroll through a quick guide which informs of the use of the keys and where you can enter owner’s setup, etc. - the quick guide is also accessible via [MENU], [8], [5]. Press [ENT] when ready to assume normal operation - go to [MENU], [8], [2] if you wish to make adjustments to the interface setup.
Chapter 2-10 Fundamentals & initial start-up 2.8 Turn power on Starting up for the first time, or after loading a new software, or after a master reset - see section 2.7. Starting up at any other time: PWR To turn on the CX34/44/54, press and hold the [PWR] key until you have a picture on the screen ENT Press [ENT] when the system is ready 2.9 Turn power off PWR Call up INFO window, and... PWR Press and hold until the curtains begin to close The CX34/44/54 is now turned off.
Radar menu Chapter 3-1 3. Radar operation The CX34/44/54 combines chart plotting with radar navigation. For first time users of Radar, we have included a basic description of the radar presentation with a basic understanding of how the controls affect the radar’s operation and display. The following paragraphs describe the control settings used for initial display setup, turn-on procedure, inclement weather operation and finally the turn off procedure. Radar controls are described in chapter 3.2. 3.
Chapter 3-2 Radar menu 3.1.1 Orientation In the Head Up mode, the heading line always appears on the screen at 0° relative according to the on-screen bearing scale, and is coincident with the antenna beam passing the ship’s bow. Thus the top of the displayed picture represents the direction in which the ship is heading. All targets appearing on the display are “Relative” to own ship’s position and heading.
Radar menu Chapter 3-3 other targets which are underway will also be moving on the display screen at their True course and True speed. All motion seen on the True motion display is “TRUE” (meaning motion over the ground). 3.1.3 Environmental effects The effects of weather and water surface conditions generally act to reduce the ability of radar to detect targets. Weather effects reduce the long range at which targets can be detected.
Chapter 3-4 Radar menu entire length of cable does not appear on the screen, only a point on the cable, and that point keeps changing giving the illusion of a moving target. 3.1.4 Navigational echoes Echoes displayed on the radar screen may be large or small, bright or faint, depending on the size and shape of the object and its angle relative to your radar antenna.
Radar menu Chapter 3-5 3.1.6 Sea return Not all radar echoes are produced by hard navigation items such as boats, buoys and land. Some radar echoes may be received from irregularities on the surface of the water, particularly at close range by breaking wave crests, particularly in windy weather and in heavy seas. These echoes appear on the radar screen on the short range scales as multiple small echoes next to own ship.
Chapter 3-6 Radar menu alert for objects in these blind sectors. The DX45 and DX60 scanners have an advanced blind sector function where up to two sectors can be defined and cover a total of 90°. The sectors will be clearly marked on the screen and in order to eliminate ghost echoes (false reflecting targets), there will be no radar signals transmitted into the defined sector(s). 3.1.9 Side lobes Echoes on the radar screen are not always the direct returns to the radar antenna.
Radar menu Chapter 3-7 3.1.11 False echoes Occasionally, echoes may appear on the screen at positions where there is no actual target. This type of target is called a False Echo. Sometimes they are known as Ghost Images, Indirect Echoes or Multiple Echoes depending on how they are generated. Ghost images usually have the appearance of true echoes, but, in general, they are intermittent and poorly defined.
Chapter 3-8 Radar menu 3.2 Radar menu The Golden Rule! Today’s radars are packed full of neat features designed to make your cruising more enjoyable and safer. Use these features when you can, but remember the old axiom KISS (keep it simple sailor). If a target shows on the display, there most likely is something there. If there are no targets shown on your display, it doesn’t guarantee there are no other objects around. Maintain a good visual watch, proceed at a safe speed and enjoy your boating.
Radar menu Chapter 3-9 3.2.1 Shortcut to the pages in the radar-series The RADAR function is one of the main functions in the CX34/44/54. Each page under the [RADAR] key will include a window representing the radar function. It is not possible to exchange main function displays with a new display. Refer to section 2.1, 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 for further information on the display and page system.
Chapter 3-10 Radar menu 3.2.3 Start transmission Normally, when starting the transmission, it will take approx. two minutes for the antenna to warm up and be ready for transmission. For initial start-up and after long storage, see below.
Radar menu ENT GOTO ENT RADAR Chapter 3-11 To resume the radar transmission: Call up the Radar quick menu Start transmission To shut down the radar function: Call up the Radar quick menu Turn ‘Power off’ 3.2.5 Standard radar display The standard radar display will require full screen presentation. RADAR Shortcut to radar display MENU Or load the radar display via the menu: Call up the menu bar, and...
Chapter 3-12 Radar menu Use cursor to activate and move the cross cursor on the radar background - press [CLR] to remove cursor. EBL Activate EBL-VRM1, and use cursor to move EBL-VRM1 around in the radar background - more details further ahead in this section - press [EBL] again, or [CLR] to remove EBL-VRM1.
Radar menu Chapter 3-13 RM (Relative Motion): The ship will stay in the center of the screen or at an offset position and targets will appear relative to own ship’s position. If receiving the alarm: “Heading missing” or “Position missing” the system will change to Head-Up in Relative Motion after 60 seconds and at the same time inform of “Changing to HeadUp” in a pop-up window. 0.50nm indicates the displayed range in the radar picture. Power off indicates that the radar function is not active.
Chapter 3-14 Radar menu return to AUTO mode by pressing [CLR]. Press [CLR] to toggle between HBR (Harbor) and AUTO mode. Sea control – is used on the shorter ranges to suppress the effects of sea clutter close to own ship by reducing the nearby gain level. It can effectively reduce the strength of the mass of random echoes received from nearby sea clutter for up to approx. 1 to 2 nm depending on wave and sea conditions.
Radar menu Chapter 3-15 after-glow or wake behind the moving targets or own ship. If the range scale is changed, the trails are cleared and new trails will be drawn on the screen. The trails are drawn for anything that moves on the screen, including sea gulls, sea clutter, buoys, and shoreline. Own trail – toggle between OFF and ON. This function will require that ‘Trails’ (above) is activated and mode of orientation is TM. RR = RangeRings – toggle between # *.** (as display example), *.
Chapter 3-16 Radar menu The guard zone is not available in the secondary radar display in Dual Radar mode. IR (Interference Rejection) – will reduce false echoes from other radars nearby, see section 3.1.10. Stretch – toggle between AUTO, ON, OFF. AUTO (default) - small targets are enhanced at ranges above 3 nm. ON - all targets will be enhanced. OFF - all targets will remain unchanged. Rpm – will determine the scanner rotation (full screen presentation).
Radar menu Chapter 3-17 Depth - readout in meters, feet or fathoms from built-in echosounder function or external depth source. 3.2.
Chapter 3-18 To turn off: Radar menu Press [ENT], [1] again to hide EBL-VRM1. Long press on [CLR] will turn off all active cursors. Toggle on/off directly from the [EBL] key. 2 Activate EBL-VRM2 A dotted line + circle will be drawn on the screen. Use the cursor key to move the EBL-VRM2 cursor. By placing the square cursor point over a target or over an object, it will indicate the distance to same. To turn off: Press [ENT], [2] again to hide EBL-VRM2. Long press on [CLR] will turn off all active cursors.
Radar menu MENU Chapter 3-19 Exit Radar quick menu 3.2.7 RadarChart overlay Radar and chart images merged into one presentation takes away the guesswork of interpreting radar information by providing the full picture. The overlay is a feature under the radar function, which consists of three layers of information. The first layer is the chart with the ship’s symbol indicating precisely where you are at all times. The second layer is the radar image with targets.
Chapter 3-20 Radar menu Chart will be shown on the radar display and a short press on the [RADAR] key will toggle the overlay on/off, but now only with the Chart data, as the User Data is currently ‘hidden’.
Radar menu Chapter 3-21 ◄ GOTO ► OVERLAY ∆ General Presentation Dep Display mode Orientation Rotation resolution Motion PLOT NORTH UP 15° RELATIVE Extended level range OFF Value added data Grid Boundary lines Mixing levels Declutter ON AUTO OFF ON OFF ∆ MENU Exit +/- Toggle between available settings ENT Confirm changes, or...
Chapter 3-22 C-MAP features Marine: Names Nav-Aids Lights Light Sectors Signals Buoys Attention Areas Tides, currents Nature of seabed Ports Tracks, routes Name tags Land: Natural features rivers Natural features Cultural features Landmarks Traffic Points of interest Radar menu Overlay Full *Custom Simple OFF INT OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF ON INT ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF INT ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON Fishing
Radar menu Chapter 3-23 Group: Areas - specifies the presentation of different areas on chart The default settings in this group are the same for all display modes and any change of the default settings will be applied in all display modes. The features can be changed from FILLED to CONTOUR: C-MAP features Land areas Depth areas Caution areas Dredged areas All display modes FILLED FILLED FILLED FILLED Group: User data - user defined objects can be visible or invisible on chart.
Chapter 3-24 Radar menu 3.2.8 Dual radar display MENU 1,2 Call up the menu bar, and... load the Dual Radar display Standard radar display Secondary radar display This feature requires a full-screen presentation, with the standard display in the left half of the screen and the secondary radar display in the right half of the screen. The two half-screen radar displays can be set up and operated independently.
Radar menu Chapter 3-25 Carry out adjustments by using the same procedures as described in section 3.2.5 for the standard radar display, except for the guard zone which is not available in the secondary radar display. Indication of HDG (heading), Rpm (scanner rotation speed) and Pulse is only available in full screen presentation. 3.2.9 Radar & Chart display MENU 1,3 Call up the menu bar, and...
Chapter 3-26 Radar menu chart display, nothing will happen in the radar display, because the synchronization is ‘one way only’. The lock function is automatically activated when the required data is available. When the data is not available, the radar display and the chart display will both function as individual standard displays. This synchronized feature is only available in the Radar & Chart display. 3.2.
Radar menu Chapter 3-27 • Radar colors - There are several color settings to choose from for the radar display. See Palette setup ([MENU],[8],[3]). • Range - The extension of the range depends on how powerful the connected radar antenna is. There are several ways of adjusting the range on the screen, the quickest way is: 1-9 Use one of the shortcut keys to quickly go to a different range: Press [1] = 0.125 nm [4] = 0.75 nm [7] = 6 nm [2] = 0.25 nm [5] = 1.5 nm [8] = 12 nm [3] = 0.
Chapter 3-28 Radar menu Composition - materials such as metal and water are good reflectors. Others, such as wood and fiberglass are poor reflectors. 3.3 Demo mode For the purpose of a demonstration, the radar function has a demo mode, which can present a simulated radar picture without having a radar scanner connected. Warning! Any adjustments/setups already made to the radar function will return to default settings when selecting the Demo mode.
Radar menu ENT GOTO ENT Chapter 3-29 Bring the Demo mode in Standby: Call up Radar quick menu Go to Standby mode - this way you can easily return to the simulated radar picture by repeating the [ENT] and [GOTO] sequence. Turn off the Demo mode and return to normal operation: Call up Radar quick menu RADAR Turn ‘Power off’ MENU Call up the menu bar, and...
Chapter 3-30 Radar menu
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-1 4. Chart menu 2 CHART 1 Chart 2 Dual Chart 3 Custom screen 1 The displays obtained from this menu can easily be accessed from the main function key [CHART] see section 4.1. RadarChart overlay is accessed via the radar display - see section 3.2.7. 4 Custom screen 2 For safety reasons, navigation with electronic charts should always be combined with authorized paper charts.
Chapter 4-2 CHART From any display: Long press on the [CHART] key will toggle between: Chart CHART Chart menu and INFO windows Dual Chart Custom screen 1 Custom screen 2 From full chart display: Short press on the [CHART] key will toggle between different presentations of the data field on the chart e.g.: 4.1.1 Data field on chart Chart range indicator (0.11nm) can be set ON/OFF in ‘Show range’ - section 4.5 Chart setup under General.
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-3 long, compass and depth indication, bearing and distance to either approaching point or cursor position; together with time and date in local or UTC. *)Refer to section 6.3 Status indicator and accuracy. 4.1.2 Ship symbol The ship symbol indicates the present position on the chart and the vector informs of the actual heading (input from compass) or true course (course over ground).
Chapter 4-4 Chart menu and INFO windows 4.1.
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-5 4.2 Dual Chart display It is possible to have two charts in different scales on the screen at the same time, one for detail and one for overview. Each chart can be operated individually, and each will have its own cursor and individual chart setup. MENU 2,2 Call up the menu bar, and... press [2] and [2] to call up the Dual Chart display WIN Press the [WIN] key to select active display (red frame).
Chapter 4-6 Chart menu and INFO windows 4.3 Chart custom screens The two custom screens in the chart menu consist of multiple window combinations e.g.: The displays, which are not related to the chart function, can be exchanged with a different one. It is also possible to change the right half of the screen from two quarter windows to half screen window, and vice versa. See section 2.1.2 how you go about changing the displays.
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-7 4.4 Chart quick menu Access the chart quick menu from active chart display. The functions available depends on the actual situation - refer to sections 4.4.1 to 4.4.7. 4.4.
Chapter 4-8 Chart menu and INFO windows 4.4.
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-9 4.4.3 Cursor placed on waypoint ENT With chart in active window, and cursor placed on a waypoint, press [ENT] to call up the quick menu with the following to choose from: WP found Name: WP 1 LAT 57°15.504N LON 9°17.249E 1 1 Edit user data 2 Chart info Refer to Appendix C 3 Find nearest port services Refer to Appendix C 4 Bearing and dist from A to B Refer to section 4.4.2 5 Lock cursors Refer to section 4.4.
Chapter 4-10 Chart menu and INFO windows 4.4.4 Cursor placed on route leg or line section ENT With chart in active window, and cursor placed on a route leg or line section, press [ENT] to call up the quick menu with the following to choose from: Route leg found: Name: RTE 1 Leg: B130° 34.26nm Total: 5 legs 143.1nm 1 5-6 1 Edit user data 2 Chart info Refer to Appendix C 3 Find nearest port services Refer to Appendix C 4 Bearing and dist from A to B Refer to section 4.4.
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-11 4.4.5 Cursor placed on routepoint or linepoint ENT With chart in active window, and cursor placed on a routepoint or linepoint, press [ENT] to call up the quick menu with the following to choose from: Routepoint found Name: RTE 1 From start: 108.8nm To end: 34.26nm 1 5 1 Edit user data 2 Chart info Refer to Appendix C 3 Find nearest port services Refer to Appendix C 4 Bearing and dist from A to B Refer to section 4.4.
Chapter 4-12 Chart menu and INFO windows 4.4.6 Cursor placed on trackpoint Trackpoints are not as easily recognized as Routepoints, you may have to move the cursor along on the track to locate a trackpoint.
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-13 4.4.7 Cursor placed on target ENT With chart in active window, and cursor placed on a target symbol, press [ENT] to call up the quick menu with the following to choose from: Target found Name: TARGET 1 LAT 57°02.825N LON 7°45.555E 1 1 Edit user data 2 Chart info Refer to Appendix C 3 Find nearest port services Refer to Appendix C 4 Bearing and dist from A to B Refer to section 4.4.2 5 Lock cursors Refer to section 4.4.
Chapter 4-14 Chart menu and INFO windows 4.4.8 GOTO menu GOTO Call up the GOTO menu with access to navigation modes: Select NAV mode 1 Cursor 2 Waypoint 3 Route 4 Track 5 Anchor guard MENU To select “Cursor” navigation will require that the chart cursor is active. “Waypoint”, “Route” and “Track” navigation requires that a waypoint, route or track is stored in the memory. Exit For further details on the different NAV modes, refer to section 6.9 Navigation examples.
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-15 4.4.9 PLOT menu The CX34/44/54 is designed to make navigation easy and safe. Waypoints can easily be plotted with a single keystroke, or be inserted via the keypad. Making routes and drawing lines are done directly on the chart. Very straightforward, uncomplicated and with a high level of confidence as you can follow your actions ‘live’ on the chart.
Chapter 4-16 Chart menu and INFO windows the symbol (cf.section 2.5) and the color (select with +/- keys). Any changes made will be new presets for plotting/insertion of the cursor position. - From active chart display with cursor on: Same options as above, except that the zeroes in the position coordinates have been exchanged with the cursor position. - From active echo display: Plot and save waypoint from echogram.
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-17 4.5 Chart setup The settings are dedicated to the chart in the active window and does not affect the second chart. The C-MAP features available in the chart setup will depend on the type of C-card used i.e. NT MAX (all featues) or NT+ (refer to section 4.5.2 and Appendix C). See section 3.2.7 for chart settings related to the RadarChart overlay.
Chapter 4-18 PLOT Go to the next group GOTO Step back to the previous group Chart menu and INFO windows Scroll up/down in the chart settings +/- Toggle between available settings ENT Confirm changes and return to chart, or... MENU Abandon Chart setup and return to chart without making any changes 4.5.
Chart menu and INFO windows C-MAP features Marine: Names Nav-Aids Lights Light Sectors Signals Buoys Attention Areas Tides, currents Nature of seabed Ports Tracks, routes Name tags Land: Natural features rivers Natural features Cultural features Landmarks Traffic Points of interest Chapter 4-19 Full *Custom Simple Fishing Low ON INT ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON INT ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF ON INT ON OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON INT ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF INT OFF OF
Chapter 4-20 Chart menu and INFO windows Group: Areas - specifies the presentation of different areas on chart. The default settings in this group are the same for all display modes and any change of the default settings will be applied in all display modes, except GRID, which do not include C-MAP features.
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-21 4.5.2 Description of chart features Auto chart select - When sailing with ‘Auto chart select’ ON and cursor turned off, the range will automatically change to match the chart which is available. But when set to OFF, then the selected range will remain, also when sailing ‘out of the chart’. Boundary lines - will indicate available C-MAP chart areas. Caution areas - can be set to FILLED or CONTOUR.
Chapter 4-22 Chart menu and INFO windows Grid - the LAT/LON grid can be set to ON or AUTO ON= The LAT/LON grid will be visible on the chart display all the time. AUTO= The LAT/LON grid will appear on the chart display when there is no actual chart available in the selected scale. The color of the grid is preset in the Palette setup. Human dictionary - when set to ON, the shown information will be written in more clear and understandable text. Land areas - can be set to FILLED or CONTOUR.
Chart menu and INFO windows Chapter 4-23 change to heading (compass). NAV UP - the chart will automatically turn, so your bearing to destination is up. If chart cursor is active it will stop the chart from rotating, press [CLR] to turn cursor off. RELATIVE motion - the ‘ship is positioned at the center of the screen and the chart will move. TRUE motion - the ‘ship’ will move across the chart. Points of interest - when set to ON, you can obtain information on special attractions.
Chapter 4-24 Chart menu and INFO windows Traffic - when set to ON, the chart will indicate roads, railroads, etc. Underwater objects - can be set ON or OFF. Value added data (NT MAX only) - when set to ON, additional data on wrecks, cables and pipelines, sailing directions, bathymetric info, etc. will be available.
Echo menu Chapter 5-1 5. Echo menu The ECHO menu and its related functions are only applicable with built-in echosounder module and connected transducer, except section 5.11 ‘Depth & temperature diagram’ which applies to all models in the CX34/44/54 serie. 3 ECHO 1 50kHz (or 38kHz CX44/54)* 2 200kHz* 3 Dual Frequency (CX44/54)* 4 Depth & temperature diagram - see section 5.11. 5 Custom screen 1 6 Custom screen 2* *) available with built-in Echosounder function.
Chapter 5-2 Echo menu the reception of the reflected sound wave, the depth to the object can be determined. The entire process begins in the display unit. Transmitter power is sent to the transducer as a short pulse of electrical energy. The electrical signal produced by the transmitter is converted into an ultrasonic signal by the transducer and transmitted into the water.
Echo menu Chapter 5-3 5.3 Standard echo display This is the basic presentation mode (standard display) for observing fish schools and sea bed. Some surface noise may appear just below the transmission line. MENU 3,2 To access one of the displays via the menu e.g.: Call up the menu bar, and... press [3] and [2] to call up the Echo display for 200kHz in full screen Transmission line. Time scale. Depth range is adjustable with +/- keys or the Quick-range keys 1-9. Press key 0 to return to Auto range.
Chapter 5-4 Echo menu Press cursor left/right to adjust gain ADJ Direct access to Setup display related to active echo display 50kHz or 200kHz - (see section 5.7) Use the cursor to go to the function you wish to change the value for +/- Toggle between available values ENT Confirm changes, or... MENU Abandon changes and exit Setup display 5.4 Variable range marker The VRM (Variable Range Marker) refers to a horizontal black line shown on the display screen.
Echo menu Chapter 5-5 5.5 Echo quick menu A number of echo features can easily be accessed from the Echo quick menu. ENT From active echo display: Call up the Echo quick menu with access to the following features: Echo quick menu 1 Change frequency 2 Hide A-scope 3 Standard echo display 4 Bottom lock display 5 Zoom display 6 Shift display ECHO Transmit power off MENU Exit 1 Change frequency will toggle between 38 (CX44/54), 50 or 200 kHz displays (Airmar transducers) to suit the task.
Chapter 5-6 Echo menu the expansion window can be adjusted in the Setup display. 5 Zoom display This feature will provide an expanded view of the area near the *Variable Range Marker which will give a better separation of echoes. The actual range of the expansion window can be adjusted in the Setup display. *) see section 5.4. 6 Shift display This feature can be applied when operating in deep waters and select the range for an expansion window.
Echo menu Chapter 5-7 5.7 Presentation setup The general Echosounder setup e.g. Selecting transducer, Alarm settings, Demo mode etc. is placed in the SETUP menu (section 10.3). The echo setup in this chapter are the most common settings for adjusting the presentation of the high or low frequency echo picture, and can be accessed by a single keystroke.
Chapter 5-8 Echo menu to change the basic range setting(s) to keep the displayed bottom in the lower half of the display. For instance, as your boat moves into deeper waters, the system will automatically switch to a deeper range, always keeping the displayed bottom in the lower half of the display. Manual range allows the operator to set the range displayed on the screen. Gain – is another way of saying “sensitivity”, or possibly “volume”.
Echo menu Chapter 5-9 echoes received and only reflect on the screen what is received from both echoes, which will give a more uncluttered recording. Signal threshold – can be set to ON to eliminate the appearance of unwanted noise. The threshold level is automatic and the feature should be used with caution, as it may eliminate small fish and small unidentified objects on the screen.
Chapter 5-10 Echo menu 5.8 How the echosounder works When the CX34/44/54 is turned on, a transmitter begins to send electrical pulses to the transducer. The ceramic resonators in the transducer has a special property which enables it to change dimensions slightly when a varying voltage is applied. The voltage is thus converted to mechanical vibrations (sound waves) which are then transmitted down through the water. See Fig. 1. Fig. 1 Transmitted ‘ping’ from the transmitter/receiver.
Echo menu Chapter 5-11 5.9 Transducer beamwidth The transducer mounted to the hull of your vessel serves as both a ‘speaker’ when transmitting, and as a ‘microphone’ when the echosounder is receiving. Similar to the way a flashlight focuses light, most of the sound from your transducer is focused downwards with a smaller amount going out to the sides. The amount of focusing of the sound beam is expressed as a ‘beamwidth’.
Chapter 5-12 Echo menu 5.10 Effects of the vessel’s speed The presentation of fish on the CX34/44/54 depends directly on the vessel’s speed, as well as on the depth of the fish. When the vessel is at rest, the echo traces will appear stretched and flattened. As the vessel’s speed becomes greater, the echo traces will become shorter and more arched. The reason for this change in appearance is that as the vessel speed increases, fewer number of sound ‘pings’ strike each fish.
Echo menu Chapter 5-13 Setup for Depth: Scale for depth: 0 -> 100 m Color for depth: Scale for temperature: Color for temperature: Interval of screen: Time interval: 0 -> 20 °C TIME 5 MIN. Go to the function you wish to change 0-9 +/- Key in new figures, or... change settings ENT Confirm changes Scale for depth - there are six depth scales to choose from, ranging from 0 -> 10m to 0 -> 3000m. Toggle between values with +/- keys. Color - for depth and temperature can be changed.
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Pilot menu & navigation examples Chapter 6-1 6. Pilot menu 4 PILOT 1 Highway - see section 6.2 & 6.2.1 2 Position - see section 6.3 3 Dual Speed - see section 6.4 4 ETA & AVN - see section 6.5 5 Trim & Highway - see section 6.6 6 Set & Drift - see section 6.7 7 Custom screen 1 - see section 6.8 8 Custom screen 2 - see section 6.8 + chapter 7. See also section 6.10 Anchor guard, section 6.11 MOB navigation and 6.9 Navigation examples.
Chapter 6-2 PILOT Pilot menu & navigation examples Press the [PILOT] key from any display to call up a display in the pilot-series, and: Long press on the [PILOT] key will toggle between (default): Highway PILOT Custom screen 1 Custom screen 2 From one of the pilot displays i.e.
Pilot menu & navigation examples Chapter 6-3 6.2 Highway display and Navigation setup MENU 4,1 Call up the menu bar, and... load Highway display When there is no navigation mode active, you will receive the legend: NAVIGATION IS OFF. Before starting out in one of the navigation modes, it may be a good idea to check out the Navigation setup display and see if the default settings will suit your need. ADJ Load Navigation setup Navigation setup: Anchor alarm distance: 00.50nm WP circle alarm: 00.
Chapter 6-4 Pilot menu & navigation examples The waypoint alarm will be activated when you reach the circle or the perpendicular line - WP line alarm - crossing through the waypoint. When “Auto waypoint shift” is set to “WP-circle” it will override the “WP circle alarm” function. XTE alarm - forms a corridor along the ideal track. When crossing one of the boundaries the XTE alarm will be activated. The alarm will automatically reset once you are inside the limits again.
Pilot menu & navigation examples Chapter 6-5 6.2.1 Highway display when navigation mode is active MENU 4,1 Call up the menu bar, and... load Highway display With navigation mode active, the highway display will provide a graphical steering display: Intended track between two waypoints. XTE alarm lines - refer to sec.6.2 for alarm setup. Ship’s position and course in relation to intended track.
Chapter 6-6 Pilot menu & navigation examples 6.3 Position display MENU 4,2 Call up the menu bar, and... load the Position display Datum currently selected. Trip log 1 and 2. Position with three decimals in minutes. Speed over ground. Internal POS Course, magnetic or true. 15-01-2006 Depth or Compass from external sensor. UTC or local time and date - Time and date in UTC - Universal Time Coordinates - is equal to standard time in London (GMT). UTC is not affected by the local summertime adjustments.
Pilot menu & navigation examples Chapter 6-7 Status indicator and accuracy Small letters (a,b,c,) indicate that SA is active, and the position accuracy is expected to be better than 100 meters in 95% of the time. Capital letters indicate that SA is OFF, and the position accuracy is then expected to be 15 meters or better in 95% of the time. dGPS indicates that differential data is received, either via built-in differential receiver or from external receiver.
Chapter 6-8 0-9 Pilot menu & navigation examples +/- Key in new values, or... Toggle between available values ENT Confirm editing and return to the Position display Datum - is preset to WGS 1984 (World Geodetic System 1984), but can be changed to any of the 118 datums listed in Appendix B e.g. to match old paper charts or trackplotter data from RS2500/RS4000 (datum #002 European 1950). The position in the position display and NMEA output (GLL+GL2) will refer to the selected datum.
Pilot menu & navigation examples Chapter 6-9 6.4 Dual speed display (trawling speed display) The analogue differential speed indicator will show how much the present speed varies from the average speed. If the difference exceeds +/- 3 knots (or km/h or miles/h), an arrow will appear which will be pointing out of the scale. MENU 4,3 Call up the menu bar, and... load Dual Speed display Internal POS Water speed readout from connected log transducer. Position with three decimals in minutes.
Chapter 6-10 Pilot menu & navigation examples 6.5 ETA & AVN display MENU 4,4 Call up the menu bar, and... load the ETA & AVN display -to receive any data will require that navigation mode is active. 6 14-03-2006 ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival - refers to the inserted local time, and can be calculated to any point used for navigation. AVN - Approximate Velocity Necessary - is automatically calculated in knots after you key in the planned arrival time and date.
Pilot menu & navigation examples Chapter 6-11 Go to AVN, and... 0-9 Insert time and date ENT Confirm entry 6.6 Trim & Highway display Some of the readings rely on data from external log and compass. The Trim & Highway display will provide information on actual and mean speed, velocity and water speed - see also section 6.7 Set & Drift display. MENU 4,5 Call up the menu bar, and... load the Trim & Highway display B: Bearing. X: XTE Cross-trackerror. D: Distance to point.
Chapter 6-12 Pilot menu & navigation examples 6.7 Set & Drift display The readings rely on data from external log and compass. MENU 4,6 Call up the menu bar, and... load the Set & Drift display Relative direction. True direction. Speed. The Set & Drift display will show how fast the current is moving in knots; in what direction (true) it is moving and what direction in relation to the vessel (relative).
Pilot menu & navigation examples Chapter 6-13 6.8 Pilot custom screens The two custom screens in the pilot menu consist of multiple window combinations e.g.: The displays presented in the example above are the default displays for Custom screen 1 under the PILOT menu (Custom screen 2, see section 7. Engine menu).
Chapter 6-14 Pilot menu & navigation examples 6.9 Navigation examples 6.9.1 Chart/cursor navigation. 6.9.2 Waypoint navigation. 6.9.3 Route navigation. 6.9.4 Track navigation. Relevant for all navigation modes are: - the highway display with graphical steering - section 6.2.1. - the ETA & AVN display with Estimated Time of Arrival and Approximate Velocity Necessary to reach a given point at a specific time - section 6.5.
Pilot menu & navigation examples Chapter 6-15 Next destination: While on the way, you can easily move the cursor to the next destination, and when ready to change navigation leg... GOTO 2 Call up the GOTO menu Restart to approaching point - a new course line will be drawn from ship’s position to destination. To turn NAV mode off again: Press [GOTO], [3]. 6.9.2 Waypoint navigation To start Waypoint navigation will require that at least one waypoint is stored in the memory. Refer to section 4.4.
Chapter 6-16 Pilot menu & navigation examples 6.9.3 Route navigation To start Route navigation will require that at least one route is stored in the memory. Refer to section 4.4.9 PLOT menu. There are two ways to start Route navigation: • From the chart: Place cursor on the routepoint you wish to start your navigation from GOTO 3 Call up the GOTO menu, and... Select Route navigation mode This will activate the pop-up window “Navigate in route” with the selected routepoint as first destination point.
Pilot menu & navigation examples Chapter 6-17 routepoint. GOTO Pressing [GOTO] from chart display during navigation will activate an INFO window with the following functions to choose from: 1. Advance (to next routepoint) 2. Restart to approaching point (in case you have drifted off course) 3. Turn NAV OFF 6.9.4 Track navigation A track is created by a series of trackpoints connected by track lines. Using a track for navigation is somewhat like navigating in a route with many waypoints.
Chapter 6-18 Pilot menu & navigation examples This will activate the pop-up window “Navigate in track” from where you can choose which track you wish to select for navigation: +/- Scroll up/down in the track list until the correct track number / name appears Use the cursor to move around in the window if anything needs to be changed - such as Direction in track, etc.
Pilot menu & navigation examples Chapter 6-19 6.10 Anchor guard GOTO 5 Call up the GOTO menu, and... activate the anchor guard function -the chart display will provide an impression of the vessel’s position in relation to the alarm circle. 4,1 To check/change the preset alarm distance: Call up the menu bar, and...
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Engine monitoring Chapter 7-1 7. Engine menu 5 ENG 1 Engine status - see section 7.1 2 Fuel and transmission - see section 7.2 3 Battery status - see section 7.3 4 2nd Engine status - see section 7.4 5 2nd Fuel and transmission - see section 7.4 6 2nd Battery status - see section 7.4 This graphical engine monitoring system is available for engines outputting data via NMEA2000® or an appropriate interface device supporting NMEA2000®.
Chapter 7-2 Engine monitoring The engine monitoring system provides analog graphical gauges and digital (numerical readings) data for up to four engines - see display examples further on in this chapter. General settings SimNet will auto detect the engines at start-up and will automatically set up the parameters in default mode. Before using the engine monitor system, you may want to edit the setup to customize the read-out.
Engine monitoring Chapter 7-3 7.1 Engine status MENU 5,1 Call up the menu bar, and... load the Engine status display Forward Reverse (N = Neutral) The numbers at the bottom represents Engine 1 to the left and Engine 2 to the right in each column. The Engine status display will provide data from 1 or 2 engines. If there are more than 2 engines on board (and connected to the system), a second Engine status display is available by pressing: [MENU], [5], [4].
Chapter 7-4 Engine monitoring Engine RPM limit, default is 4200 RPM. To control the limit manually, you can insert a new limit by means of the numerical keys. When the limit is exceeded, the green fill color will turn red. Oil pressure range, default is 100 Psi. Use numerical keys to enter new range. Can be shown in Psi (10-125 Psi) or Pascal (69-862 kPa). Turbo pressure range, default is 50 Psi. Use numerical keys to enter new range. Can be shown in Psi (10-125 Psi) or Pascal (69-862 kPa).
Engine monitoring Chapter 7-5 In the top part of this display you have read-outs for Engine 1 to the left and Engine 2 to the right and a total for both in the middle. The second line in the middle i.e. ‘17.0 L/nm’ - liter per nautical mile, is calculated by the NavStation. The read-out can be presented in L/nm, L/km, L/mi, G/nm, G/km, G/mi. The unit can be selected in [MENU], [8], [1], see section 10.5. The numbers at the bottom represents Engine 1 to the left and Engine 2 to the right in each column.
Chapter 7-6 Engine monitoring Right engine source - use +/- to toggle between connected engines. Transmission oil temperature range, default is 120 degrees Celcius. Use numerical keys to enter new range. Can be shown in Celcius (50°C to 300°C) or Fahrenheit (122°F to 572°F). Transmission oil pressure range, default is 100 Psi. Use numerical keys to enter new range. Can be shown in Psi (10-500 Psi) or Pascal (69-3447 kPa). Fuel pressure range, default is 100 Psi. Use numerical keys to enter new range.
Engine monitoring Chapter 7-7 Left engine source: Right engine source: Left battery source: Right battery source: ENGINE 1 ∆ ENGINE 2 BATTERY 1 BATTERY 2 Left alternator volt.range:10-15 Volt Right alternat. volt.range:10-15 Volt Left battery voltage range:10-15 Volt Left battery current range: 60 Amp Right battery volt.range: 10-15 Volt Right batt. current range: 60 Amp MENU Exit ∆ Battery status setup Accept ENT Left engine source - use +/- to toggle between connected engines.
Chapter 7-8 Engine monitoring 7.4 Second set of engine monitoring displays The menu points 4, 5 and 6 are a second set of displays, which only will be visible if the system detected more than two engines on board. MENU 5,4 MENU 5,5 MENU 5,6 Call up the menu bar, and... load the 2nd Engine status display - refer to section 7.1. Call up the menu bar, and... load the 2nd Fuel and transmission display - refer to section 7.2. Call up the menu bar, and...
Engine monitoring Chapter 7-9 7.5 Demo mode For the purpose of demonstration, the engine function has a demo mode, which can present static simulated read-outs. To run a demo of the engine monitoring system: MENU 8,2 PLOT Call up the menu bar, and...
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Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8-1 8. Miscellaneous menu 6 MISC 1 Wind - see section 8.1 2 Speed diagram - see section 8.2 3 Decca lanes - see section 8.3 4 Loran C - see section 8.4 5 Satellites - see section 8.5 6 DGPS - see section 8.6 7 SDGPS - see section 8.7 8 DSC info - see section 8.8 8.1 Wind display The CX34/44/54 is ready to present wind data from instruments connected via NMEA0183 or SimNet. MENU 6,1 Call up the menu bar, and...
Chapter 8-2 ADJ Miscellaneous menu Load Setup for Wind display Setup for Wind: Damping level: MEDIUM Apparent wind scale: NORMAL Wind angle offset: 000° Show wind speed as: Wind speed unit: APPARENT METERS/SECOND Go to the function you wish to change +/- Toggle between settings, or... 0-9 Key in new figure ENT Confirm entry and return to Wind display Damping level - can be set to LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. The higher level the more steady and slow reacting reading.
Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8-3 8.2 Speed diagram MENU 6,2 Call up the menu bar, and... load “Speed diagram” S= Speed over ground. V= Velocity towards waypoint. W*= Speed through water. SD (Set and drift)*= Speed and direction, true or relative. WIND*= Speed and direction. * Connection to external sensors is required. ADJ Call “Speed diagram setup” - see next page.
Chapter 8-4 Miscellaneous menu The scale for the speed diagram can be adjusted in this display. Time interval can be set in intervals from 5 minutes to 3 hours and freeze.
Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8-5 8.3 Decca lanes MENU 6,3 Call up the menu bar, and... load decca chain display ADJ Open for change +/- Leaf through the available chains - see listing below. ENT Confirm entry To change the position readouts to decca mode, see section 10.4 under Pilot/Position setup, where ‘Display position as’ can be toggled to ‘Decca’.
Chapter 8-6 Miscellaneous menu 8.4 Loran C MENU 6,4 Call up the menu bar, and... load Loran C chain display ADJ Open for change +/- Leaf through the available chains - see listing below. If required, go to the slaves, and... +/- Toggle between available slaves (not all chains have more than one slave) 0-9 ...
Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8-7 8.5 Satellite status MENU 6,5 Call up the menu bar, and... load satellite status display The display will show which satellites are currently being used for computation of data. It will show their position together with SNR - Signal to Noise Ratio. The bottom line shows the status of all the satellites in the GPS system, starting from left to right with the numbers 1 to 32. Satellite status (bottom line): + indicates the satellite is healthy.
Chapter 8-8 Miscellaneous menu Position update alarm “Alarm” in the satellite status display is preset to “OFF”. If the received position data is invalid, the position shown in the position display will start to flash. A position update alarm can be set ON/OFF from the satellite status display [MENU],[6],[5]: ADJ Open for change Go to “Alarm” +/- Toggle alarm ON/OFF ENT Confirm entry Reset the alarm by [CLR]. Status indicator: GPS * - see section 6.3.
Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8-9 8.6 DGPS information The DGPS - differential position corrections - can be provided from a built-in module, which is preset to full automatic operation, or from connected DGPS receiver - see “Status indicator” in position display. List of beacon stations is available in addendum, part no. 183-0122-501. MENU 6,6 Call up the menu bar, and...
Chapter 8-10 Miscellaneous menu Status - can either be: LOCKED = locked on a beacon and receiving differential data. NOT LOCKED = not locked on a becon and receiving no differential data. NOT INSTALLED = there is no built-in DGPS module in unit. NOT IN USE = external DGPS receiver applied. Beacon is monitored - YES or NO. If YES it should be safe to rely on the received differential data, because the beacon station’s performance is under observation.
Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8-11 8.7 SDGPS information The SDGPS - satellite differential GPS - is preset to full automatic operation, which means that the system will utilize the position corrections from either differential GPS stations (refer to section 8.6) or satellite differential GPS signals from WAAS, EGNOS or MSAS (refer to section 8.7.1). MENU 6,7 Call up the menu bar, and... load SDGPS setup display SDGPS setup: SDGPS select mode: Uses corrections from: CHANNEL 1: sat.no.
Chapter 8-12 Miscellaneous menu Uses corrections from - indicates which differential corrections (DGPS or SDGPS) are currently used for position determination. CHANNEL 1: sat.no. - indicates which satellite number and name is currently tracked/searched by channel 1, and what is the tracking state. Corrections - indicates if corrections are being received on this channel. If YES: is the quality of the reception sufficiently high for the corrections to be usable. NONE: no corrections are received.
Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8-13 8.7.1 Satellites in SDGPS system The SDGPS system consist of eight orbiting geostationary satellites and is designed to form a seamless global augmentation system consisting of Waas (USA), EGNOS (Europe) and MSAS (Japan). If all three parts would become operative at the same time, there would be no performance problem.
Chapter 8-14 Miscellaneous menu 8.8 DSC VHF info To receive an iDSC Alarm and Message from VHF will require that the CX34/44/54 is connected to a compatible Simrad VHF radiotelephone. The data is transmitted via NMEA or SimNet. The message from the VHF will appear in a pop-up window together with an acoustic alarm. Press [CLR] to reset the alarm, or press [ENT] to stop alarm and select the suggested channel for communication - refer to the VHF manual for further details.
Waypoint / route menu Chapter 9-1 9. Waypoint / route menu 7 WP/RTE 1 Waypoints - see section 9.1 2 Routes - see section 9.2 3 Route calculation - see section 9.3 4 Lines - see section 9.4 5 Tracks - see section 9.6 6 Targets - see section 9.7 7 MOB data - see section 9.8 8 Data transfer - see section 9.9 to 9.11 9.1 Waypoints stored in the memory The waypoint list will appear in alphabetical order and will include the waypoint’s position in lat/long.
Chapter 9-2 Waypoint / route menu A-Z Insert name of waypoint you wish to edit, or... +/- Leaf through waypoints with +/- keys or up/down cursor ENT Open for editing Place the cursor on the function you wish to change 0-9 +/- Key in new figures, or... toggle between available values PLOT Move the position to ship’s position ENT Confirm entry and return to WP list Plot new waypoints with the [PLOT] key - refer to section 4.4.9. 9.1.
Waypoint / route menu Chapter 9-3 9.2 Routes stored in the memory The route list will keep a record of all the saved routes in the system. It will provide information on number of waypoints in the route etc. Existing routes can be altered via the route list - see further on in this chapter, or directly on the chart via info windows - refer to sections 4.4.4 and 4.4.5. To delete a route - refer to section 9.2.1.
Chapter 9-4 Waypoint / route menu This display provides information on course line, XTE line, route legs, routepoints etc. ENT Call up the Edit route display - if you wish to make any changes. (Editing a route currently used for navigation is not possible) Setting the Course line to OFF in this display will make the route invisible on the screen. Put it back on the screen by setting it ON again.
Waypoint / route menu Chapter 9-5 If the XTE distance is not the same in all legs, the value will be *.* instead of the 00.10nm. Navigation mode can be either RHUMBLINE or GREAT CIRCLE, or... if not set to the same in all legs in a route, the mode will be: COMPOSITE. Direction in route can be set to either FORWARD or REVERSE direction.
Chapter 9-6 Waypoint / route menu 9.2.1 Delete route via menu MENU 7,2 Call up the menu bar, and... load route list display +/- Select the route you wish to delete ENT Call up the details on highlighted route ENT Open for editing WIN Delete route CLR Confirm that you want to delete the selected route, if not sure: press [MENU] to exit the display without having made any changes. Edit routes directly on the chart via info windows, refer to section 4.4.4 and 4.4.5. 9.2.
Waypoint / route menu Chapter 9-7 the +/- keys and then press [CLR] to remove the point from the route. Display example: ENT Save the route with [ENT] and go to the Edit display - or leave the function with [MENU] to abandon the route. In the Edit route display you can set up the route preferences you need and also change the name of the route. Place the cursor on the function you wish to change 0-9 +/- Key in new figures, and...
Chapter 9-8 Waypoint / route menu 9.3 Route calculation To stay well informed during navigation, the Route calculation display will provide information on how long it takes to go from one point to another, total distance, arrival time etc. MENU 7,3 Call up the menu bar, and... load route calculation display 15-01-2006 +/- Toggle between available routes in the memory Go to Routepoint A, and...
Waypoint / route menu Chapter 9-9 9.4 Lines stored in the memory The line list will keep a record of all the saved lines in the system. It will provide information on number of line sections in line etc. ‘Lines’ are used for defining a certain area on the chart e.g. a fishing ground, a shipwreck, large rocks, restricted areas etc., or defining a channel to sail through narrow passages, making your own coast line or for whatever reason you could use a drawing on the chart.
Chapter 9-10 Waypoint / route menu Leaf through the line points by moving cursor up/down ENT Call up the Edit line display - if you wish to make changes. Turning “Line” OFF will make the line drawing invisible on the screen. Put it back on the screen by turning it ON again. Place the cursor on the function you wish to change i.e. name, line type or color +/- Toggle between available values ENT Confirm editing MENU Return to line list 9.4.1 Delete lines via menu MENU 7,4 Call up the menu bar, and.
Waypoint / route menu Chapter 9-11 9.5 Start / stop track The track function will provide a track trailing the movement of your ship. As default from the factory, the first track is stored as TRACK 1, the next as TRACK 2 etc. To start track function: PLOT 7 Call up the PLOT menu Load Start track pop-up window If you wish to change the default values: Move cursor to where you wish to make a change +/0-9 Toggle between available values, or...
Chapter 9-12 Waypoint / route menu Type of track line i.e. full, dotted, etc. has 9 different types to choose from in 15 different colors. To stop track: PLOT 8 ENT Call up the PLOT menu Load Stop track pop-up window Stop the highlighted track 9.6 Tracks stored in the memory All tracks (of more than 1 trackpoint) will automatically be stored in the memory. To see which tracks are registered, you can scroll through the list by: MENU 7,5 Call up the menu bar, and...
Waypoint / route menu ENT Chapter 9-13 Open for change “Display track” can be set ON/OFF, where OFF will make it invisible on the screen. Turn ON to put it back on the screen. +/- Toggle between available values ENT Confirm changes MENU Return to track list 9.6.1 Delete tracks via menu MENU 7,5 Call up the menu bar, and...
Chapter 9-14 Waypoint / route menu 9.7 Targets stored in the memory The CX34/44/54 can display the bearing and distance of up to three targets at a time in relation to the vessel e.g. harbors or important navigational points. A target is a fixed point on the chart which can be plotted by the cursor or from the ship’s position - refer to section 4.4.9, or keyed in via the keypad - refer to section 4.4.7.
Waypoint / route menu +/- Toggle between available values ENT Confirm entry Chapter 9-15 9.7.1 Delete target via menu MENU 7,6 Call up the menu bar, and... load target display +/- Select the target you wish to delete ENT Open for editing WIN Delete target CLR Confirm that you want to delete the selected target, if not sure: press [MENU] to exit the display without having made any changes. Edit targets directly on the chart via info windows, refer to section 4.4.7. 9.
Chapter 9-16 Waypoint / route menu 9.9 Data transfer via DataCard or disc Data transfer to and from external memory can be performed via Simrad DataCard, or with a Simrad TL50 Turbo Loader (CX44/54) via an ordinary 1.44Mb disc. DataCards and TL50 Turbo Loader are optional equipment available from your local Simrad dealer. How to perform data transfers via TL50 (including data from Shipmate RS2500 Trackplotter) is described in the TL50 manual.
Waypoint / route menu 1 3 Chapter 9-17 DataCard status Press [1] to find out what data (if any) is stored on the DataCard The capacity is divided into two databanks: DATABANK 1 and 2 which can hold approx. 2 x 450 Kb data. Toggle between the two databanks with the +/- keys. Save on DataCard Press [3] to call up a new INFO window where you can see which data will be transferred i.e. routes, waypoints, etc. and how much space it will take up in bytes + percentage of max. storage capacity.
Chapter 9-18 Waypoint / route menu User data generated by other chartplotter models e.g. CE42/52, CP42/52, CA42/52, CR42/52, CX33 can all be transferred to a CX34/ 44/54 unit via the Data transfer system. However, it is not immediately accessible to transfer data via DataCard from the new model CX34/44/54 to the older model CA42, etc., as this would require an update of the CA42. - For more information, please contact an authorized Simrad dealer.
Waypoint / route menu MENU Chapter 9-19 Press [MENU] to exit and *reboot (only if loading “Setup”) *) When the system makes a ‘reboot’ the screen will turn black for a brief moment, then the system will re-start and automatically return to the active display which was on the screen before you made the transfer. 9.9.1 List of criteria for data transfer in the Action column OVERWRITE - will overwrite existing data in the memory you are transferring data to.
Chapter 9-20 Waypoint / route menu 9.10 Data transfer via DataCard to/from PC-Planner Data transfer to and from a PC-Planner can be performed via Simrad DataCard. Transfer routes, waypoints and tracks stored in the internal memory of the CX34/44/54 to the PC-Planner or routes and waypoints from the PC-Planner to the CX34/44/54 unit. MENU 7,8 Call up the menu bar, and... load the Data transfer window Data transfer 1 DataCard upper drawer - see section 9.9 3 DataCard lower drawer - see section 9.
Waypoint / route menu Chapter 9-21 9.11 Data transfer via PC interface Data transfer to and from a route planning program on a Personal Computer can be made via NMEA connection (Refer to Optional connections in the Installation manual) by means of the standard NMEA0183 sentences WPL and RTE. The data transfer on these two sentences does not include WP symbol, color, XTE limit, etc. PC-based planning systems differ in operation and performance beyond the control of Simrad.
Chapter 9-22 Waypoint / route menu CX34 example: WARNING! Normal NMEA communication will be interrupted. MENU Exit Accept ENT Press [ENT] to accept warning and continue. NMEA (1) connection 1 Transmit WPs 3 Transmit routes 7 Receive WPs and routes MENU 1 Exit Transmit WPs Press [1] to start transmission of all waypoints stored in the CX34/ 44/54 WP list to PC When the transmission is completed you will receive a new info window informing of how many waypoints were transferred.
Waypoint / route menu 7 Chapter 9-23 Receive WPs and routes Press [7] to enable reception of waypoints and routes from the planning program The transmission of waypoints and routes can now be activated from the PC program. The info window below will inform you of the progress of the reception of data by keeping an eye on the counter. When the counter stops, means that all the data from the PC planner has been collected.
Chapter 9-24 Waypoint / route menu
Setup menu Chapter 10-1 10. Setup menu 8 SETUP RADAR Radar setup - see section 10.1 CHART C-MAP cartridges - see section 10.2 ECHO Echosounder setup* - see section 10.3 PILOT Pilot/Position setup - see section 10.4 1 Speed alarm, units & language - see section 10.5 2 Interface setup - see section 10.6 3 Palette setup - see section 10.7 4 Factory settings - see section 10.8 5 QuickGuide - see section 10.9 *) available with built-in Echosounder function. 10.
Chapter 10-2 Setup menu Example of Radar setup: HU RM .50nm Power off TI 0 AUTO Tune 100 AUTO Gain 44 AUTO Sea 30 Rain 0 Scanner type Auto Scanner height 05m Heading adjust 000.
Setup menu Chapter 10-3 Tuning reference: Normally there should be no need to adjust the Tuning reference. However, if sensitivity is poor or there are any symptoms at all suggesting improper tuning, you may need to make an adjustment: Choose a displayed range of 3nm or higher. Use cursor to go to the Tuning reference value. Use +/- keys to adjust the value in single steps (allowing 3-4 revolutions) until weak echoes in the distance becomes acceptable.
Chapter 10-4 Setup menu refer to minimum (first set of numbers) and maximum (second set of numbers) allowed STC value, the automatic function will never use an STC outside this interval. The third set of numbers equals the sensitivity of the function. The higher the number (more sensibility), the more STC filter. If necessary, the factory presets can be adjusted to expand or limit the effect of the auto function, but first check if Gain Auto needs to be adjusted (see below).
Setup menu Chapter 10-5 4. Set ‘Rain’ to minimum: move cursor to the ‘Rain’ bar, and adjust with +/- keys. Now you are ready to adjust the Sea Auto and Sea Harbor limits in the lower part of the Radar setup display: First set of 3 digits - minimum: Adjust to lowest figure with acceptable amount of sea clutter on screen.* Second set of 3 digits - maximum: Adjust to highest figure with acceptable amount of sea clutter on screen.* Third set of 3 digits - Sensitivity: Adjust to max.
Chapter 10-6 CHART Setup menu load the pop-up window for C-MAP cartridges (which also brings the chart system in stand-by) To open the drawer below the keypad, press the eject key next to the drawer. Place the cartridge in the tray with the terminals pointing towards the unit, and push the drawer back in place - make sure it is closed tight, so it remains watertight. C-MAP cartridges UPPER Code: EN-C161.
Setup menu MENU 8 ECHO Chapter 10-7 Call up the menu bar, and... open the SETUP menu, and... load Echosounder setup display CX34 example: Echosounder setup: SINGLE 200kHz 00.0 m Transducer: Keel depth below surface: 00.0 m Display: DEPTH BELOW KEEL Data on NMEA-out from: NONE Alarm for fish: Strength: 065% OFF Depth DS fish: min: 0005 m max: 0030 m Depth DK alarm min.: 0005.0 m OFF Depth DK alarm max.: 0030.
Chapter 10-8 Setup menu Use the cursor key to move cursor around in the display +/- Select new values by means of the +/- keys ENT Confirm changes, or... MENU Abandon changes and exit display Transducer - select transducer type. Insert the depth (position) of the transducer below surface. Display can show: DEPTH BELOW KEEL / SURFACE / TRANSDUCER Data on NMEA-out from - select the frequency you wish to use for transfer of data to connected navigator, plotter, etc.
Setup menu Chapter 10-9 and a view all the way to the bottom. For vessels moving at high speed with the risc of losing bottom detection, RANGE or a max. depth setting (50 to 2000m) is recommended. The unit will not wait for a bottom echo, but transmit a new pulse as soon as the selected range has been reached. Auto range is automatically switched off. The depth alarm setting will have a higher priority than the selected depth range.
Chapter 10-10 Setup menu Miscellaneous menu). Toggle with +/-. Start position - can be inserted if the exact start position is known. Speed and course filter level - there is a filter of 10 steps available (0= fast response, 9= stable readout). Display speed as - SOG Speed Over Ground or STW Speed Through Water. Toggle with +/-. To receive STW information will require connection of external instrument via the SimNet system or the NMEA port.
Setup menu Chapter 10-11 Setup for speed: Speed alarm maximum (SOG):000.0kn Speed alarm minimum (SOG):000.0kn OFF OFF Setup for units: Depth/altitude in: Distance in: Speed in: Temperature in: Pressure in: Volume in: METERS NAUTICAL MILES KNOTS DEGREE CELCIUS PSI LITER Software version: Serial number: Interface software version: GPS receiver type: PAGE rotation interval: Display text in: MENU Exit CX34 4.00 0x003d69ab 1.19 N11999 05 sec.
Chapter 10-12 Setup menu Depth / altitude in - can be set to meters (m), feet (ft) or fathoms (fm). Distance in - can be calculated in nautical miles (nm), kilometers (km) or statue miles (mi). Speed in - can be shown in knots (kn), kilometers/hour (kh) or miles/hour (mh). Temperature in - can be shown in Celcius or Fahrenheit. Pressure in - can be shown in Psi or Pascal (kPa). Volume in - can be shown in liter or gallon. Software version - indicates which software version is installed in the unit.
Setup menu Chapter 10-13 10.6 Interface setup CX34 has a connector for SimNet control or NMEA2000 plus one NMEA in/out port. CX44/54 has two NMEA in/out ports: 1. NMEA1 contains both an NMEA port and connection for the dual station. The NMEA1 data from the main unit is available from NMEA2 port on the dual station i.e. DS44-CX or DS54-CX. 2. NMEA2 is used for connection to SimNet or NMEA2000 via AT44 Active Tee or for standard NMEA interfacing.
Chapter 10-14 Setup menu Searching interface channels for valid sources and data. Please wait till the first page appears on the screen which will show the nodes (products) operating on the SimNet bus.
Setup menu Chapter 10-15 Group selection can be set to: SIMRAD - auto-selected SimNet units from the Simrad group. STAND-ALONE - manually selected data source and third party units. Source: - depending on which products (sources) are connected, the legend will indicate: ‘none available’, ‘one available’, ‘multiple available’ or ‘owned, data type locked’.
Chapter 10-16 Setup menu chapter 6. The ship symbol will now ‘sail’ to the point of destination directly or via the route you have selected and you can see how the alarms and automatic waypoint shift all work, as if you were sailing yourself. You can also simulate making a track trailing the ship or plotting eventmarks, etc. as the ship is ‘sailing’. External DGPS mode - set to ON (CX34), NMEA1 or NMEA2 (CX44/54) will enable reception of DGPS data from external receiver.
Setup menu Go to Water interface - step back with [GOTO] Example: CX34 with built-in echosounder function: ◄ GOTO Navigation Water Compass ► PLOT Water depth input: INTERNAL ONLY Group selection: SIMRAD Source (multiple available): Simrad EQ44-2 ,Sn:0070B0 Water temperature input: Group selection: SIMRAD Source (one available): Simrad EQ44-2 ,Sn:0070B0 Water temperature offset: +0.0°C ∆ Water speed input: Group selection: SIMRAD Source (one available): Airmar EQS ,Sn:000000 LOG speed cal.
Chapter 10-18 Setup menu pulse rate is calculated by: 19000 x indicated speed (e.g. 4kn) = 15.200 pulses/nm actual speed (GPS) (e.g. 5kn) Example: CX34 without echosounder function: ◄ GOTO Navigation Water Compass ► PLOT Water depth input: INTERNAL ONLY Group selection: SIMRAD Source (multiple available): Simrad EQ44-2 ,Sn:0070B0 Water temperature input: Group selection: SIMRAD Source (one available): Simrad EQ44-2 ,Sn:0070B0 Water temperature offset: +0.
Setup menu PLOT Chapter 10-19 Go to Compass interface - step back with [GOTO] ◄ PLOT ► Input: Group selection: SIMRAD Source (one available): Simrad RC35 ,Sn:000035 Use COG as internal heading: NO ∆ GOTO Navigation Water Compass ∆ MENU Exit Accept ENT Source - indicates that there is one source available: Simrad RC35. Use COG as internal heading - if no compass is connected, you can use the course (COG) from the built-in GPS module by changing NO to YES.
Chapter 10-20 Go to Waypoint interface - step back with [GOTO] ◄ GOTO Compass Wind Waypoint Eng NONE Target Lat/Lon input: Source (none available): MENU Exit ► ∆ Waypoint location input: Source (none available): NMEA0183 output: Waypoint location: Routes: Routes: PLOT NONE WPL RNN RTE OFF OFF OFF Accept ∆ PLOT Setup menu ENT Source - will indicate how many units are connected and available. NMEA0183 output - see also section 10.6.1 Description of sentences.
Setup menu Go to Alarm interface - step back with [GOTO] ◄ GOTO ne Alarm SimNet diagnostic ∆ Alarm: Output (REMOTE pin 2,5): Alarm stand-by level: MOB-input: (REMOTE pin 1,5) Long press (5 sec.): Short press: ► Example: CX34 PLOT ON LOW EXTERNAL MOB OFF ∆ MENU Exit Accept ENT Stand-by level can either be: LOW = 0 volt or HIGH = 5 volt.
Chapter 10-22 Setup menu page or plot ship’s position. Use the +/- keys to toggle between OFF, SHIFT PAGE and PLOT SHIP’s POS: SHIFT PAGE - short press on the external switch will shift to next page stored under the PAGE key. PLOT SHIP’s POS - short press on the external switch will plot and save the actual position, which will be registered in the WP list.
Setup menu PLOT Chapter 10-23 Go to the next interface - step back with [GOTO] The interfaces: SimNet input, SimNet output, NMEA0183 input and NMEA0183 output are for technicians only. PLOT Go to the next and last interface: Identification - step back with [GOTO] ◄ GOTO 83 output Identification Unit description: PLOT ► ∆ NAVSTATION Device instance 001 System instance 000 ∆ MENU Exit Accept ENT Unit description - can be customized to read e.g. MAIN UNIT or BACK-UP UNIT.
Chapter 10-24 Setup menu RMC Recommended minimum specific GPS data. RNN Routes. RTE Routes, ONC ON Complete route, or... ONW ON Working route. VHW Water speed and heading. VTG Course over ground and ground speed. WPL Waypoint location. XTE Cross-Track-Error, measured. ZTG UTC & time to destination waypoint. ZDA Time and date. Additional sentences for CX34/44/54 with built-in echosounder: DBK Depth below keel. DBS Depth below surface. DBT Depth below transducer. DPT Depth, including offset.
Setup menu Chapter 10-25 10.6.2 Description of NMEA2000® sentences PGN name PGN Battery status 127508 Engine parameters, Rapid update 127488 Engine parameters, Dynamic 127489 Transmission Parameters, Dynamic 127493 Fluid Level 127505 Data content Battery instance, Battery potential, Battery current, Battery case temperature Engine instance, Engine speed, Engine boost pressure (Turbo) Engine instance, Engine oil pressure, Engine coolant temp.
Chapter 10-26 Setup menu wish to make your own special palette setup in e.g. palette 5, then: 5 Select Palette setup: 5 Custom Bright only available with built-in echosounder function. Use cursor to scroll up/down in display A-Z Key in a name for the new palette setup - max. 29 characters, -refer to “Naming of routes, points, etc.” in section 2.6.
Setup menu Chapter 10-27 10.8 Factory settings DELETE MEMORY: It will be possible to erase a single category of objects entered into the unit by the user - for example, if moving to a different place in the world you may no longer need the routes etc. you have in the memory. However, an alternative is to store the data on a DataCard or disc - refer to section 9.9.
Chapter 10-28 Setup menu Activating ‘Return to all factory presets’ will erase all user-made settings including waypoints, routes, tracks etc. and restore the basic settings from the factory. The unit will restart with ‘Automatic input source setup’ as described in section 2.7 Initial start-up. Activating ‘Return to SimNet/NMEA presets’ will give two choices: Press [1] Product SimNet reset Reset this unit only Will bring this unit only back to factory defaults of the Interface setup.
Setup menu Chapter 10-29 10.9 QuickGuide A description of the key functions and general guidance* is available in a QuickGuide, which can be accessed either at start-up display - press [PAGE], or via the menu: MENU 8,5 Call up the menu bar, and...
Chapter 10-30 Setup menu
Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications Chapter 11-1 11.1 Troubleshooting For all fault finding, first check that the supply voltage is between 10-32 VDC Symptom No picture on display screen Picture appears on the display screen, but image is too dark or too bright No normal picture or key operation No GPS position update Screen update is extremely slow Some values are missing in the engine displays. Unstable or no data from SimNet.
Chapter 11-2 Symptom No data from replaced SimNet sensor. All data is deleted after turning off the unit and turning it back on Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications Check Check connection of SimNet cables. Check battery lifetime. Expected lifetime is min. 5 years Remedy Perform SimNet system reset, see section 10.8.
Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications Chapter 11-3 11.2 Preventive maintenance Surface cleaning – to keep the CX34/44/54 cabinet and display screen clean, wipe the surfaces with a clean damp cloth. For heavier cleaning, use a clean, damp cloth which has been dipped in a solution of a mild dish detergent and water. Wring out firmly before wiping the unit. ) Never use cleaning solutions containing spirit, alcohol, gasoline or oils.
Chapter 11-4 Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications 11.4 Specifications General data Power supply: 12 and 24 V DC (10-32 V DC max) 20-70 watt (+ Radar supply box - see next page) Power cable: 2 m, 4 pin female connector, (153-5000-007), inclusive: - power fuse T6.3A slow (5x20mm) - fuse for DX radar scanners F8.0A fast (5x20mm) CSD: Compass Safe Distance: 650mm (25.6”) Dimensions: CX34: H:220 mm (8.7”) L:220 mm (8.7”) D:112 mm (4.5”) CX44: H:220 mm (8.7”) L:365 mm (14.
Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications Chapter 11-5 Radar supply box RS4050 to run radar scanners RB714/5/6A Addendum: 183-0700-003 Dimensions: H:125 mm, L:222 mm, D:81 mm Power supply: 12 and 24 V DC (10-32 V DC max) Fuses: Radar supply fuse 4A F Main fuse 6A.3F High voltage fuse 160 mAF Radar motor fuse 6A.3F Radar supply box RS4052 to run radar scanners RB717/8A Addendum: 183-0700-004 Dimensions: H:161.
Chapter 11-6 Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications Chartplotter section Chart system: C-MAP MAX or NT+ Presentation: Dual chart - two charts in individual scales and detail levels Internal memory: Dynamic storage with combinations of/or totals up to: 35,000 marks/waypoints 10,000 waypoints with name (25 characters) 50,000 trackpoints 50,000 line sections 1,000 routes Radar section Display modes: Head Up, North Up, True Motion, Dual Range. Range scale: 0.125 – 48 nm in 11 steps or multi range. Min.
Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications Chapter 11-7 Receiver: Semi-log, 5.5 dB, 64 MHz (nominal) IF frequency, 14/4 MHz bandwidth. Antenna: Slotted waveguide array, horizontal polarization, rotation rate 20-50 rpm. - beam width: DX45 = 5.6° horizontal, 30° vertical. DX60 = 3.8° horizontal, 30° vertical. Housing: Casted aluminum and ASA. Cables: 10m 153.3003.100 15m 153.3003.150 20m 153.3003.200 30m 153.3003.300 40m 153.3003.
Chapter 11-8 Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications Echosounder section (CX34) Frequencies: 50 or 200 kHz, selectable Transmit power: Variable up to 600 watt RMS (4,800 W PP) Impedance: 175 / 425 ohms Display ranges: 5 to 1000 m (50kHz) or 5 to 400 m (200kHz), manual and auto mode.
Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications Chapter 11-9 Alarms: Zoom mode: Fish, max. and min. depth Shift, bottom and VRM expansion, 3 to 50 meter, feet or fathom Event marker: At current ping and depth memory Picture speed: True distance or time, high, medium, low, and freeze Noise filter: User selectable on/off Echo presentation: A-scope and white line discrimination Temperature: Sensor or NMEA Speed: Sensor or NMEA 50/200kHz medium-range transducers (Airmar Des.
Chapter 11-10 Troubleshooting, Service and Specifications SimNet cables and accessories (not included) SimNet cable 0.3 m (1’), (24005829) SimNet cable 2 m (6.6’), (24005837) SimNet cable 5 m (16.6’), (24005845) SimNet cable 10 m (33’), (24005852) SimNet Tee Joiner, 3 sockets (24005860) SimNet Multi Joiner, 7 sockets (24006298) SimNet cable gland (24005878) SimNet protection plug (24005886) SimNet termination plug (24005894) 2 m (6.6’) SimNet power incl. termination (24005902) 2 m (6.
Glossary of terms Appendix A-1 General Almanac – a satellite’s almanac data, is data which determines an approximate lane for satellites in orbit. The almanac data is used by the GPS receiver to find and lock onto the satellite signal. CX34/44/54 has a built-in basic almanac. ATFT – Advanced Thin-Film Transistor (Active matrix) display. AVN – Approximate Velocity Necessary – to arrive at a specific waypoint at a specific time. Bearing – is the direction of where to go e.g. towards a specific waypoint.
Appendix A-2 Glossary of terms key, or use the numerical keys to activate one of the menus. Navigation simulator - the chartplotter function features a built-in navigation simulator which can be used for demonstration purpose or for practicing ‘live’ navigation in ‘off season’. Navigation to cursor or waypoint, in route or in track is started as described in chapter 6.
Glossary of terms Appendix A-3 London (GMT). UTC is not affected by the local summertime adjustments. Velocity – speed towards approaching waypoint. XTE – Cross-Track-Error (-Distance), measured magnitude of the position error perpendicular to the intended track line. Echosounder section (with built-in echosounder function): Alarms – can be set to sound a “beep” if the echosounder detects a target above (shallower than) a minimum alarm depth or below (deeper than) a maximum alarm depth.
Appendix A-4 Glossary of terms Radar section: symbol. Cursor function – The cursor appears on the display as a small To activate the cursor, just press the cursor key. The cursor may now be positioned by using the cursor key. When the cursor is set to a position on the screen, the bearing and distance from ship’s position to cursor position will be displayed in the top line of the screen. To turn off the cursor, press CLR.
List of datum Select the appropriate datum by inserting the number prefix: Press [MENU], [4], [2], [ADJ], and key in the desired number by means of the numerical keys or the +/- keys, confirm entry by [ENT].
Appendix B-2 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 097 098 099 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 Southwest Base Timbalai 1948 Tokyo Tristan Astro 1968 Viti Levu 1916 Wake-Eniwetok 1960 Wake Island Astro 1952 Zanderij Finnish Datum Swedish Datum World Geodetic System 1984 World Geodetic System 1984 World Geodetic System 1984 World Geodetic System 1984 World Geodetic System 1972 World Geodetic System 1984 World Geodetic System 1984 World Geo
C-MAP attributes Appendix C-1 The optional detailed C-MAP NT+ or MAX cards can provide numerous of functions which are accessible via symbols presented on the electronic chart. Place the cursor on a C-MAP object e.g. a buoy or light to call up a small data window with details on the object. The data window will stay on screen for about 10 seconds or till cursor is moved.
Appendix C-2 ENT C-MAP attributes Press [ENT] to Open/Close for additional information available for the object next to ⌧ symbols. Use the cursor to move up/down in the list of objects in the left column - details on the object will appear in the right column. In case the details overflows the window, use the +/- keys to move up/down in the text lines. Press [MENU] to exit the function.
C-MAP attributes Appendix C-3 Use the same procedure to locate a Hospital, Coast Guard, Fuel Station, Public Telephone, Provisions, etc. Pictures and diagrams The enhanced MAX cartography can show aerial images, landmarks, Nav-Aids, etc and e.g. bridge diagrams. The C-card has a collection of pictures and diagrams from key market areas. To recognice when there is a picture or diagram available on the location, see example below: Press the cursor key to activate the chart cursor, and place the cursor on e.
Appendix C-4 C-MAP attributes Tide information ENT Press [ENT] from the chart display to call up the Info window 3 Press [3] to call up the C-MAP symbols with available facilities +/- Use the +/- keys to select the location where you want to know the tide height ENT Press [ENT] to go to the tide symbol on the location ENT With the cursor placed on the tide symbol, press [ENT] to call up the INFO window 2 Press [2] to access chart info - see display example next page.
C-MAP attributes Appendix C-5 The last four lines in the tide display will inform of Begin and End Twilight, Sunrise and Sunset for the selected date. MENU Press [MENU] when you are ready to exit Tide height Example of Tide height information: Caution - the tide information system is quite accurate. However, the predictions are subject to variables, which, like the weather, are beyond the control of man. The tide predictions are based on normal weather conditions.
Appendix C-6 C-MAP attributes Tidal current prediction Press the cursor key to activate the chart cursor and then place the cursor in the area on the chart where you wish to obtain information on the current at a given date If the area is far from your actual position, you can easily ‘travel’ anywhere you wish by following the procedure described on page C-2 for information on Port/Marina.
C-MAP attributes Appendix C-7 Objects organized in categories The purpose of the C-MAP functions is to select objects, which are to be displayed on the screen (chart). The objects are organized in categories and each category can be selected as one, without having to decide upon almost 300 objects separately. Refer to section 4.5 Chart setup.
Appendix C-8 Ports: Berthing facility-up area Causeway Checkpoint Crane Dam Distance mark Dock area Dry dock Dyke area Dyke crown Floating dock Gate Harbor facility Landing place Lock basin Oil barrier Ramp area Shoreline construction Slipway Weir line Small craft facility Coastguard station Pilot boarding place Rescue station Signal station, warning Port area Harbor master Coast guard Police Customs Health emergency Post office Yacht club Boat yard Marine electronics Electric/electronic repairs Engine repa
C-MAP attributes Attention Areas/ Caution Areas: Fishing facility Marine farm/culture Cable, submarine Cable area Offshore production area Pipeline area Anchor berth Anchorage area Cargo transhipment area DEPTH SETTINGS Soundings: Spot sounding Underwater objects: Rocks Wreck area Obstruction Submarine cable Submarine pipeline Cable area, submarine pipeline area Appendix C-9 Contiguous zone Continental shelf area Custom zone Dumping ground Exclusive economic zone Fishery zone Fishing ground Free port area
Appendix C-10 C-MAP attributes
CX34/44/54 NavStation Agents Alarms, - anchor - circle - depth - fish - grounding - MOB - position update - radar - speed - XTE Almanac Anchor guard - select Antenna, altitude Bearing Index end of manual Chart functions - built-in world chart - chart features - colors - cursor - custom screen - data field - declutter - display modes - dual chart - GOTO menu - grid - menu - orientation - PLOT menu - quick menu - radar & chart display - range - return to chart presets - rotation resolution - setup - ship s
Index Differential data - DGPS information - SDGPS information - SDGPS systems - status indicator & accuracy DOP limit DSC info CX34/44/54 NavStation 6-7 8-9 8-11 8-11 6-7 8-8 8-14 Echosounder functions 1-10 - A-scope 5-5,A-3 - background color 10-25,A-3 - bottom lock display 5-5 - change frequency 5-5 - color threshold 5-7 - custom screen 5-1 - data field 5-3 - demo mode 10-7 - depth 10-7,A-3 - depth grid 5-7 - dual frequency (CX44/54) 5-2 - effects of the vessel’s speed 5-12 - event marker 5-6,4-16 - ex
CX34/44/54 NavStation Index Interface setup 10-13 - description of sentences 10-23,10-25 - return to SimNet/NMEA presets10-27 Introduction 1-1 Key functions -dedicated function keys Key symbols in manual Language Light in display Lines, - delete all - draw new line - edit via chart - edit via menu - line list - stored in the memory Local time and date Log - reset - speed calibration Loran C - list of Loran C chains 2-3 1-4 1-2 2-9,10-11 2-9 9-10 4-15 4-10,4-11 9-10 9-9 9-9 10-9 6-6,6-7 6-7 10-17 8-6 8-6
Index Position - display - display setup - flashing - setup - start - update alarm Power off Power on QuickGuide CX34/44/54 NavStation 6-6 6-7 6-6,A-2 10-9 10-9 8-7,8-8 2-10 2-10 10-29 Radar functions 1-6 - alarms 3-26 - blind sectors 3-5 - colors on screen 3-27,10-25 - control menu 3-11,3-24 - cursors function A-3 -EBL-VRM 3-17 -radar cursor 3-11,3-17 - demo mode 3-28 - dual Radar display 3-24 - effects of ship’s movement 3-2 - environmental effects 3-3 - false echoes 3-7 - Gain 3-11 -auto gain values 10
CX34/44/54 NavStation Index Radar functions - continued, - tuning reference 10-2 - zero/range timing 10-2 Repair and service 11-3 Routes, - calculation 9-8 - delete all 10-27 - edit via chart 4-10,4-11 - edit via menu 9-4,9-5,9-6 - make new route from WP list 9-6 - menu 9-1 - navigation 6-16 - navigation setup 6-3 - plot new route 4-15 - route list 9-3 - stored in the memory 9-3 - time to go 9-8 Safety summary 1-2 Satellite status 8-7 Satellites in SDGPS system 8-13 - tracking state 8-13 Sections IV Setup
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