Installation manual

64 | Simrad MX500
the desired datum and highlight the Select
softkey then press ENT. Refer to Appendix A
- Datum List for a complete list of datums and
their WGS-84 offset. Go to step 5.
Range Bearing - allows you to define new way-
point coordinates from an existing waypoint in
the Waypoint Bank. When you use this feature
make sure you align the cursor next to the from
waypoint number before you highlight the Make
New WPT softkey and press ENT.
Once you have entered the range and bearing,
the CDU calculates the coordinates. You can
then enter a text description or modify the way-
point number as described in step 6 below.
Edit This WPTb - Select Accept to use the WGS
84 datum or highlight Change and press ENT
to choose from the more than 110 available
Datums. Highlight the desired datum and
highlight the Select softkey then press ENT.
Refer to Appendix A - Datum List for a complete
list of datums and their WGS 84 offset.
Enter the appropriate coordinates using the cursor 3
key and numeric keypad.
Move the cursor down and modify the waypoint 4
number if you wish. Otherwise the CDU assigns the
next available number, beginning at 1.