A65 GPS Chartplotter Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81248-2 Date: March 2006
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Contents Important Information .......................................................................................7 Intended Use .................................................................................................. 7 Safety Notices ............................................................................................... 7 Electronic Chart Cards .................................................................................... 8 Technical Accuracy .................................
A65 GPS Chartplotter 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 Key Beep .............................................................................................39 Digital Compass .................................................................................39 System Diagnostics ............................................................................39 User Card Menu .................................................................................40 User Card Manager... ..........................................
4.5 Moving around the Chart ..................................................................... 67 4.6 Navigating to a Specific Point ............................................................... 68 4.7 Build and Follow a Route ................................................................... 72 What is a Route? .................................................................................. 72 Building a Route ...................................................................................
A65 GPS Chartplotter
Important Information Intended Use The A65 is a GPS Chartplotter display unit that can be upgraded to include optional Fishfinder functionality. This handbook contains important information on the operation of your A65 GPS Chartplotter. To get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read it thoroughly. For full details of installation and system integration, please refer to the Installation Manual supplied with the display.
A65 GPS Chartplotter CAUTION: Global Positioning System Antenna Do not connect or disconnect the GPS antenna from the display unit while power is switched on. Doing this may result in irreparable damage. Electronic Chart Cards To use your A65 display as a navigation aid, charts with the appropriate level of detail for the geographic area you wish to navigate are required. The charts are available an electronic format on Navionics® CompactFlash® (CF) Chart cards.
Chapter 1: Using the Display The A65 is a GPS Chartplotter display unit that can be upgraded to include fishfinder capabilities. The A65 comes equipped with a 6.5" TFT 256 Color Sunlight Viewable Color LCD and RS12 GPS Sensor. ENTER CANCEL RANGE PAGE ACTIVE WPTS MOB DATA MENU D7 71 41 PWR 1.1 System Overview The A65 features the following applications: • Chartplotter for navigation information, waypoint entry and route-planning.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Note: The A65 sets its internal clock from the GPS. Therefore, time of day is not available until a GPS fix is acquired. After this initial fix, the A65 continues to update its internally stored time of day, even if GPS fix is lost. Upon power down, however, time of day is lost. • Temp Graph for plotting water temperature readings from the transducer over the past 60 minutes, current water temperature, Speed Over Ground, battery voltage and a trip log.
Chapter 1: Using the Display 11 1.2 The Controls Rotary Knob Use to scroll through lists or to edit alpha-numeric characters. Rotate to scroll or to fine tune cursor position on chart left/right or up/down. Press to accept displayed value or to toggle cursor direction on chart. Trackpad Controls the on-screen cursor. Also used to scroll through menu. Press the corresponding edge of the trackpad to move the cursor horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 1.3 Selecting How the Applications are Displayed Each A65 application (Chart, Fishfinder) is displayed in a separate page. In turn, these pages can be split into 2 side-by-side windows.The settings you choose are saved so that each time you open an application it is presented in the same way. Selecting a Page 1. Press the PAGE key. The associated soft keys are displayed: CHART FISHFINDER D7895-1 2. Press the appropriate soft key to select the desired page set.
Chapter 1: Using the Display 12nm Csr Pos FIND SHIP 13 N 25°18.160 GOTO North-Up W 080°19.397 ROUTES (Relative Motion) 250°T 0.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Fishfinder Page This function requires that you have installed the optional DSM25 Digital Sounder Module. The fishfinder application gives you a detailed view of what is below your vessel. This includes the seabed and its texture, fish, and other underwater objects. The fishfinder function is fully described in the DSM25 Owner’s Handbook.
Chapter 1: Using the Display 15 Data Pages The A65 can also display various Data pages as split windows alongside the chart and fishfinder applications. The following soft keys appear when the Chart page is selected: FULL SCREEN CHART/ NAV DATA CHART/ FISHFINDER CHART/ CDI CHART/ TEMP GRAPH D7896-1 Press the appropriate soft key to select the desired data split screen.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Temp Graph The Temp Graph Page displays a graph plotting water temperature readings from the transducer over the past 60 minutes as well as current water temperature, boat (paddlewheel) speed, battery voltage and a trip log: 150nm Csr Pos N-UP N 26°16.618 (RM) Temperature W 078°44.961 71.5° F 74 74 73 73 72 72 71 71 70 70 69 69 68 68 60 50 40 30 20 10 Minutes Speed 0 - + 13.5 V 4.6 kts Log nm Trip nm 71.5°F N 25°30.000 W 078°30.961 28.
Chapter 1: Using the Display 0.5nm Csr Pos 17 N-UP N 25°18.160 (RM) W 080°19.397 WPT 0003 STEER STARBOARD COG FIND SHIP GOTO ROUTES HEADING 0.067nm 220°T 225°T WPT BRG WPT RNG VMG (WPT) 250 °T 0.42 nm 3.1kts TRACKS PRESENTATION D7892-2 >> Selecting a Split Window ACTIVE When the selected page has a split window, the window that is currently active is bordered in red and the soft key options for that application are displayed.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 12nm Csr Pos N-UP N 26°42.618 (RM) W 078°31.961 200 kHz 0 ft 20 40 ZOOM BOTTOM LOCK A-SCOPE ft 60 PRESENTATION D7938-2 FISHFINDER SETTINGS 48 8 47 1.4 The Simulator The A65 display includes a simulator mode, with which you can practice operating your display without data from a GPS antenna or a DSM.
Chapter 1: Using the Display 19 Setup Chart Setup... Fishfinder Setup... System Setup... Alarms Setup... GPS Setup... Compass Setup... Display Setup... Diagnostics Menu... User Card Menu... System Setup Simulator Bearing Mode Variation Source Manual Variation Language OFF TRUE AUTO (05 E) 00 E ENGLISH (US) OFF ON OFF ON ENTER Units... NMEA-Out Setup... D8526-3 Settings Reset... Settings and Data Reset...
A65 GPS Chartplotter
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 2.1 Introduction This chapter gives details of the general operation of the A65 display and covers the following subjects: • • • • • • • Using the controls Setting up the display Presenting information Alarms Installing and removing CompactFlash (CF) cards Saving and retrieving information Sharing information using the NMEA protocol 2.
A65 GPS Chartplotter ACTIVE WPTS MOB DATA MENU ENTER RANGE ACTIVE When a split window page is displayed, press to select which window you wish to work from. The selected window is outlined in red and associated soft key labels are displayed. WPTS/MOB Press to display the Waypoints soft keys. Press again to place a waypoint at the vessel position. Press and hold to place a Man Overboard (MOB) marker at your current position.
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 23 Soft Keys There are five soft keys in the bar below the display screen. When a system function key is pressed, the primary soft keys for that function are shown.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 2.3 Status Bar The Status Bar provides current information about the chart application. Half Screen 12nm N-UP Csr Pos N 25°18.160 (RM) W 080°19.397 12nm Csr Pos N North-Up 25°18.160 W 080°19.397 (Relative Motion) 090°T 0.67nm D8995-1 Full Screen Top Line • Chart Range This represents the distance from the top to the bottom of screen at the current zoom level (refer to “Zoom in/out“ on page 67). Range rings are drawn at intervals equal to 1/4 of this value.
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 25 2.4 Displaying Control Information on the Screen Information connected with controls is shown on your screen in the following ways: • • • • Soft Keys Dialog boxes Pop-Up messages Database lists Soft Keys These are the primary means of control of the display. See “Soft Keys“ on page 23 for a detailed explanation. Dialog Boxes Dialog boxes enable editing of objects stored on the display, such as a waypoint.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Database Lists Database lists contain information that have been added to the display memory, such as lists provided for waypoints and routes. You can scroll through a database list using the trackpad to highlight a particular entry. Entries within a database list can be selected for editing (for example, erase or edit the name of a waypoint). 2.5 Setting up the Display You can set up the display so that the applications being used are presented in the way that suits how you work.
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 27 2. Use the trackpad or the rotary knob to highlight the menu items you wish to access. When you first power on your display the default values are used. The tables in following sections show the sub-menus, default settings and options available. 2.6 Chart Setup Menu The setup for your chartplotter and its cartography can be changed from the standard configuration to suit your particular needs.
A65 GPS Chartplotter OR Chart Setup Chart Display Chart Grid Chart Text Chart Text Size Chart Boundaries Spot Soundings Safety Contour Depth Contour Nav. Marks Nav. Marks Symbols Light Sectors Caution & Routing Data Marine Features Land Features More... DETAILED ON ON LARGE ON ON 7ft ALL ON INTERNATIONAL ON OFF ON ON D8228-2 ENTER 3. Press the trackpad (right) to select this item. The menu changes to show you the available options. 4.
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 29 6. Repeat these steps until you have completed setting up the display with your preferences. 7. Press CANCEL to return to the default screen. This may require pressing the key more than once. Depth Contour Safety Contours (shaded areas) Chart Boundary Range Ring Distance Light Sector Spot Sounding Range Ring Chart Grid Caution and Routing Data Nav Mark Chart Text D8822-2 Chart Setup The following describes the options found in the Chart Setup menu.
A65 GPS Chartplotter FUNCTION Description OPTIONS (Default in bold) Spot Soundings Number on the chart indicating depth. ON Safety Contour Areas with depths shallower that the specified value are shaded in a different color than those areas with depths greater than the specified value. The contour is always drawn at or deeper than the selected depth. OFF 7ft 16ft 33ft 66ft Depth Contour Outlines an area that is located at the specified depth. OFF 16ft 33ft 66ft OFF ALL Nav.
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 31 Chart Setup DETAILED ON ON LARGE ON ON 7ft ALL ON INTERNATIONAL ON OFF ON ON Chart Setup Object Information Vector Length Range Rings Background Color POINTS ON OFF ON BLUE FUNCTION Description D8229-2 ENTER Chart Display Chart Grid Chart Text Chart Text Size Chart Boundaries Spot Soundings Safety Contour Depth Contour Nav. Marks Nav. Marks Symbols Light Sectors Caution & Routing Data Marine Features Land Features More...
A65 GPS Chartplotter OPTIONS (Default in bold) FUNCTION Description OFF Range Rings Concentric circles displayed on the screen at pre-set distances that ON are used to gauge the approximate distances between points. Range Rings are drawn at intervals equal to 1/4 of the Chart Range value displayed in the Status Bar (see page 24).
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 33 FUNCTION Description OPTIONS (Default in bold) Manual Variation If Variation Source is set to MANUAL then use this setting to enter the variation value. 0°E Language Select the language in which information is displayed for screen text, labels, menus and options. Does not affect letters displayed by the cursor. Also affects the display format for lat/long position information.
A65 GPS Chartplotter FUNCTION Description OPTIONS (Default in bold) Units... Distance: Set the units for speed, depth, and temperature that is used to display all data, including information received from other instruments on the system. Note: The A65 sets its internal clock from the GPS. Therefore, time of day is not available until a GPS fix is acquired. After this initial fix, the A65 continues to update its internally stored time of day, even if GPS fix is lost.
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 35 2.9 Alarm Setup Menu You receive warnings of hazards via built-in alarms that are generated for each application. If an alarm is generated, it sounds an audible warning and displays a message box on screen that explains the cause of the alarm. In some cases, the appropriate action is taken. For example, following an arrival alarm, the next route leg is activated (if Waypoint Advance is set to AUTO).
A65 GPS Chartplotter FUNCTION Description OPTIONS (Default in bold) Off Track Alarm Switches the Off Track Alarm on or off. OFF Off Track Alarm XTE If the Off Track Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered when the XTE for any current navigation, exceeds the value that you have specified. 0.30nm ON 0.01–9.99nm (or equivalent in the selected Distance Unit) Fishfinder Alarms Setup These setup items are pertinent only if you have a DSM25 Digital Sounder Module installed and connected.
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 37 The sky view graphic shows the position of these satellites. Positional accuracy is dependent upon these parameters. In particular, the azimuth and elevation angles are used in a triangulation process to calculate your position. HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Position (HDOP) more precisely estimates the accuracy of horizontal (latitude/longitude) position fixes by adjusting the error estimates according to the geometry of the satellites used.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 2.11 Display Setup These options control the appearance of your A65 Display. Brightness Use the trackpad (left/right) keys or rotary knob to select the brightness value from a low of 5% to a high of 100% in 5% increments. The default is 100%. This setting always resets to 100% at power-up. Note: You can quickly access this setting by pressing and releasing the POWER button.
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 39 Key Beep Controls whether or not the keys sound a tone when you press them. Select ON or OFF. The default is ON. Digital Compass This feature simulates a pedestal-style compass that displays your current course over ground (COG) or heading (HDG) and the bearing to the active waypoint.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 2.13 User Card Menu This menu contains options for using Compact Flash (CF) cards with the A65. User Card Manager... This utility is a file manager for the CF card, much like Windows® Explorer is used in Microsoft® Windows. User Card Manager provides you with details about the files on the card, such as Name, Type and file size. Use the trackpad or rotary knob to scroll through the list. User User Card Card Manager Manager NAME TYPE DUMP001.BMP DUMP001.TXT BITMAP TEXT DUMP001.
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 41 Remove User Card... Make this selection to safely remove the Compact Flash card that is currently in use. When this item is selected, the following pop up message appears: “Safe to remove card. Press ENTER to continue.” Remove the card from the card reader and press ENTER to return to the menu. WARNING: Improper use of this setting may cause loss of data or damage to the card.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Narrow Groove Lip D7907-1 Inserting a CF Card To insert a card, refer to the illustration, and: 1. Check that you are using the correct type of card. Refer to Important Information section of this handbook. 2. Open the chart card door, located on the front left of the display. 3. Insert the card as shown, with the lip of the card facing inwards, it should position easily. If it does not, DO NOT force it, check the direction in which the lip is facing. 4.
Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 43 D7908-1 Removing a CF Card 1. Press MENU. 2. Navigate to User Card Menu and select “Remove User Card”. A message appears that it is safe for you to remove the card. 3. Open the chart card door. Grip the card and pull to remove it from its slot. 4. To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage, close the chart card door and press firmly until an audible click is heard. 2.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Save Information to a CompactFlash Card DATA 1. Insert a CF card into the card slot. See “Inserting and Removing the CompactFlash Card” on page 41. 2. Press the DATA key. 3. Select SAVE WPTS TO CARD. A message box appears to show that the save is in progress. Note that the save can take as long as one minute to complete. This is because a 1MB file is always saved to the card, despite the number of waypoints you are saving. 4. When the save is complete, a new message box appears.
Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 3.1 Introduction Waypoints are a core feature of the A65 display. They can be created in the Chart or Fishfinder application and used by each application. Waypoints can be stored in the system, archived to a CompactFlash card or sent to or received from another NMEA compatible instrument. To make full use of waypoint features, ensure your display is receiving heading and position data.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 200 kHz 0 WPT WPT 20 WPT WPT WPT WPT 34 42 43 9 FISHFINDER SETTINGS WPT WPT 44 44 43 44 40 47 47 WPT WPT ft ZOOM 60 BOTTOM LOCK A-SCOPE PRESENTATION D8224-1 43 36 The details of all waypoints, irrespective of the application they were created in, are stored in a dedicated Waypoint List. The A65 display is capable of storing up to 1,000 waypoints.
Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 47 WAYPOINT AT CURSOR WAYPOINT AT VESSEL WAYPOINT AT POSITION... GOTO WAYPOINT REVIEW & EDIT OPTIONS... WAYPOINTS... D8121-1 3.2 Placing a Waypoint A waypoint can be placed at the cursor position, the boat’s position or at a position of you choosing (using lat/long coordinates). All waypoints can also be used in the creation of routes. When waypoints are placed they are given a default symbol and name.
A65 GPS Chartplotter • The Edit Waypoint box is displayed, enabling you to change waypoint details. For more information refer to “Editing a Waypoint“ on page 53. 3. To accept the default details press ENTER. The Waypoint List appears, displaying your newly-created waypoint. 4. Press ENTER or CANCEL. The Waypoint List is removed. Shortcut A WPTS x2 MOB D8807-2 WPT 0001 To quickly place a waypoint at your current position, accepting the default details: Press WPTS/MOB twice. ...
Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 49 3.3 Navigating to a Waypoint (GOTO) You can navigate to an existing waypoint using the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS soft key. This can either be accessed by selecting the desired waypoint on screen with the cursor or via the WPTS/MOB key. GOTO WAYPOINT D8073-1 ... using the cursor 1. On the chart screen, move the cursor over the waypoint you wish to go to. The cursor changes color and the Waypoint soft keys appear. 2. Press GOTO WAYPOINT. ...
A65 GPS Chartplotter 1.0nm Position N 25°18.160 North-Up W 080°19.397 Relative Motion -.-°T 0.0nm STOP GOTO RESTART RESTART TE TE Bearing from Origin to Destination: Bearing from Vessel to Destination: dashed line marking original dashed (blue) line marking actual course of GOTO (unchanged) current course of GOTO (updated) D8636-2 WPT 0005 Target Waypoint 5. When you arrive at the target waypoint an alarm sounds and a warning message is displayed. To de-activate this alarm, press any key. 6.
Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 51 On the sending device: 1. Ensure the unit is powered on and connected to the A65’s NMEA port via a suitable cable. 2. Select the desired waypoint and export it via the NMEA port. On the A65: 3. Press GOTO. The GOTO NMEA soft key is grayed out until the waypoint is received. 4. When the GOTO NMEA key is no longer grayed out, press it. The waypoint appears, along with bearing lines to it. D8808-1 GOTO NMEA 3.
A65 GPS Chartplotter ... using the waypoint list The Waypoint List shows all the waypoints that have been placed and displays details of the selected waypoint. 1. Press WPTS/MOB. 2. Press REVIEW & EDIT WAYPOINTS. The Waypoint List is displayed. Waypoint List WPTS MOB SYMBOL NAME WPT WPT WPT WPT WPT REVIEW & EDIT WAYPOINTS... 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 N 26 15.247 W 080 04.612 Position Comment 042° T Temp. 76.4 Date 09/10/05 RNG F 1.25nm Depth Time 97.2ft 9:00:07AM D8468-2 BRG 3.
Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 53 3.5 Editing a Waypoint After a waypoint has been placed it can be edited in a variety of ways. You can: • • • • Change the default waypoint symbols Change the waypoint details, such as name or symbol Move the waypoint Erase the waypoint Change the Default Symbol When you add a waypoint to your system it is given the default symbol, the ‘X’. If this is not suitable, you can select an alternative symbol as the default.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Waypoint List WPTS MOB SYMBOL NAME WPT WPT WPT WPT WPT REVIEW & EDIT WAYPOINTS... 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 N 26 15.247 W 080 04.612 Position Comment 042° T Temp. 76.4 Date 09/10/05 RNG 1.25nm 97.2ft Depth F 9:00:07AM Time D8468-2 BRG 3. Use the trackpad or rotary knob to highlight the waypoint you wish to change. Waypoint List SYMBOL WPT WPT WPT WPT WPT ENTER 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 N 26 15.247 W 080 04.612 Position Comment BRG 042° T Temp. 76.
Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 55 Note: Alternatively, you can select a waypoint by placing the cursor over it. The cursor turns red and the Waypoint soft keys appear. 4. Press EDIT WAYPOINT. The Edit Waypoint box and associated soft keys appear. \ EDIT WAYPOINT... SYMBOL NAME LATITUDE LONGITUDE COMMENT D8878-2 Symbol: WPT 0005 Name: Latitude: N 26 16.496 Longitude: W 080 03.907 Comment: D8630-2 Edit Waypoint 5. Press the SYMBOL soft key.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Changing the Waypoint Details When a waypoint is created it is assigned a default name. You can change this detail and the lat/long or comment fields to suit your needs. This is particularly useful when you are managing large numbers of waypoints. To change a waypoint’s Name, Lat/Long info or Comment: SYMBOL NAME LATITUDE LONGITUDE COMMENT D8878-2 1. Navigate to the Edit Waypoint box for the desired waypoint, as described in the previous section.
Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints ENTER 57 Edit Waypoint OR Symbol: WPT 0005 Name: Latitude: N 26 16.496 Longitude: W 080 03.907 Comment: D8880-2 MPT 0005 CLEAR TE T ERASE CHARACTER INSERT SPACE E TENDED CHARS ON OFF CAPS ON OFF D8877-2 5. If needed, use the soft keys to select additional editing options. 6. Continue in this manner until the entire Name field is complete. You can use up to 16 characters, including spaces. 7. Press the ENTER key to save the change.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Moving a Waypoint You can move any waypoint to a new position. If, however, you are navigating to a waypoint and you wish it to be moved, you will need to stop navigation (press STOP GOGTO or STOP FOLLOW). There are two methods of moving a waypoint: ...
Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 59 Erasing a Waypoint You can erase any waypoint on the system using the cursor or the waypoint list except for the waypoint that you are currently navigating to (see “Navigating to a Specific Point“ on page 68). If you attempt to delete any waypoint used in a route, a warning message is displayed that this is the case. You can override the warning and delete the waypoint anyway by pressing ENTER when prompted.
A65 GPS Chartplotter CAUTION: Erasing a Waypoint used in a Route It is possible to erase waypoints that are used in routes. In such instances, the stored route will join the two waypoints on either side of the waypoint just erased. Ensure that this altered route does not present a navigation hazard. 3.6 Controlling How Waypoints are Displayed When you have placed many waypoints on your system, it may become difficult to easily interpret chart information.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes how to use the Chartplotter application of the A65 display. To access full functionality your chartplotter requires position data from your RS12 GPS Sensor.
A65 GPS Chartplotter CAUTION: Navigation Aid The equipment should not be used as a substitute for good navigational practice nor for official government paper charts. Do not use the chartplotter before you have read the Important Information section at the beginning of this handbook. 4.2 Man Overboard (MOB) If you lose a person or object overboard, and need to return to the location, you should use the Man Overboard (MOB) function immediately.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 63 4.3 What is Displayed The chartplotter has a built in world map. Most areas are displayed at a scale of 72 nm from the top to the bottom of the screen and can be overzoomed as desired. Electronic Charts To use the chartplotter as a navigation aid, you need chart cards containing detailed information for the area you wish to navigate. These cards are available from Navionics. See Chapter 1: Using the Display.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 4.4 The Chartplotter Display Chart range 6.0nm Csr Pos Motion mode Chart orientation N 50°45.160 North-Up W 001°23.497 (Relative Motion) 065°T 4.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 65 Find Ship D6627-1 Your boat is represented on screen by a ship symbol. If you cannot see your boat (it has travelled off-screen), press FIND SHIP. The chart is redrawn with your boat and the cursor in the center of the screen. Actually, the location of the boat on the screen depends on the current motion mode. (See “Relative Motion“ on page 89.) Details of your boat’s position is displayed in the Status Bar and the selected motion mode is reinstated.
A65 GPS Chartplotter ENTER Object Information Object Information N 25° 18.160 W 080° 19.397 Wreck Position Date 11/12/05 N 25 W 080 18.160 19.397 Category of wreck Dangerous wreck Vertical datum Mean lower low water Water level effect Always under water/submerged D8881-2 Wreck Depth area Control zone Restricted area 3. If you desire more detailed information, press ENTER. The Object Info box is re-displayed giving further details relating to the selected object. 4.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 67 For more information on changing the appearance of the chart and cartographic data, see “Chart Setup“ on page 29. 4.5 Moving around the Chart To move around the chart and display the area at the appropriate scale, use a combination of zooming and panning. Panning Panning moves the chart that is displayed to a different area. To pan a chart, simply press the appropriate arrow (left/right, up/down) on the trackpad.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 4.6 Navigating to a Specific Point You can use your Chartplotter to navigate to a specific point marked by the cursor or to a waypoint. When you are steering manually, you can also use the chartplotter to determine the bearing or direction to steer. Go to the cursor position GOTO GOTO CURSOR D8084-1 A Navigating using the cursor is a quick and simple technique that involves travelling directly to a point selected by the cursor position: 1.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 6.0nm Csr Pos N 69 North-Up 50°45.760 W 001°23.797 (Relative Motion) 076°T 5.8nm STOP GOTO RESTART TE Bearing from Origin to Destination: Bearing from Vessel to Destination: dashed line marking original dashed line marking actual course of GOTO (unchanged) current course of GOTO (updated) D8126-2 GOTO CURSOR Temporary Waypoint placed at cursor 4. When you arrive at the target waypoint an alarm sounds and a warning message is displayed.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Go to a Waypoint You can navigate to an existing waypoint by either selecting the appropriate waypoint on screen with the cursor or from the Waypoint List: GOTO WAYPOINT D8073-1 ... selected with the cursor This option navigates you to the waypoint that you select on screen. 1. Move the cursor over the appropriate waypoint. 2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT soft key. ...
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 1.0nm Position N 25°18.160 71 North-Up W 080°19.397 Relative Motion -.-°T 0.0nm STOP GOTO RESTART RESTART TE TE Bearing from Origin to Destination: Bearing from Vessel to Destination: dashed line marking original dashed (blue) line marking actual course of GOTO (unchanged) current course of GOTO (updated) D8636-2 WPT 0005 Target Waypoint 5. When you arrive at the target waypoint an alarm sounds and a warning message is displayed.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 4.7 Build and Follow a Route This section describes how to use routes and includes the following: • • • • What is a Route? Building and Saving a Route Following a Route Displaying Routes on the Chart Once created you have the option to view its details, amend its course, edit its name and color or erase it (see “Changing the Course of a Route“ on page 80). All route options can be accessed via the ROUTES soft key.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 73 • You can include a waypoint more than once in a route but the same waypoint cannot be placed consecutively. • You can create a new route when the route list is full but on saving this, you are prompted to choose an existing route to overwrite. Building Routes using Waypoints on Screen You can build a route on screen that consists of either new or existing waypoints. ROUTES NEW ROUTE PLACE WAYPOINT D8097-2 ...
A65 GPS Chartplotter 6.0nm Csr Pos N 50°45.914 North-Up W 001°31.743 (Relative Motion) 252°T 26.74nm WPT 0001 WPT 0004 WPT 0002 SAVE ROUTE FOLLOW QUICK ROUTE PLACE WAYPOINT UNDO WAYPOINT USE WPT LIST D8129-2 WPT 0003 4. Continue entering new waypoints until your route is complete. 5. To save the route for later use (and rename it if desired): Press SAVE ROUTE or ENTER. The Edit Route dialog box is displayed. Press ENTER to accept the defaults. You can edit the route (see page 79).
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 75 1. Move the cursor over the appropriate waypoint. 2. Press USE THIS WAYPOINT to include this waypoint in the current route. • If you make an error when you are building your route and wish to remove the last waypoint, press UNDO WAYPOINT. The dotted line joining it to the route is deleted (but not the waypoint itself). The cursor moves back to the previous waypoint.To remove successive waypoints, press this key repeatedly.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 5. To save the built route for later use (and rename it if desired): Press SAVE ROUTE. To save and immediately follow the built route: Press FOLLOW QUICK ROUTE. Following a Route There are three different ways that you can follow a route: • Using Quick Route —or— • Using the Cursor —or— • Via the Route List In addition to these basic options you can also follow a route in reverse order or advance to the next waypoint in a route that you are currently following.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 77 When you are navigating a route the chart displays the following: • Your boat’s heading indicated by a dashed line between your current position and the target waypoint. • The target waypoint is highlighted. • When the distance to the waypoint is less than that specified for the arrival alarm radius (see “Navigation Alarms Setup“ on page 35), or your boat reaches the closest point to the target, a warning dialog is displayed and an alarm sounds.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Using the Route List ROUTES FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS D8098-1 This option directs you to the start of the route that you have selected on the route list and then follows it: 1. Press ROUTES. 2. Press FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS. The route list is displayed. 3. Select the appropriate route on the list. 4. Press FOLLOW ROUTE. 5. To stop following an active route at any time, press STOP FOLLOW. Note: This option can also be accessed via the GOTO soft key.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 79 Reverse Route ROUTES FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS REVERSE ROUTE D8099-2 This option reverses the waypoint order in the selected route and then follows it. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press ROUTES. Press FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS. The route list is displayed. Select the desired route on the list. Press REVERSE ROUTE. The route is reversed; the last waypoint of the original route is now the first, the waypoints renumber and the route name moves accordingly.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Reversing a Route You can reverse the course of a route as follows: 1. Press FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS. The route list and associated soft keys are shown. 2. Select the appropriate route. 3. Press REVERSE ROUTE. The route name moves to new starting point and the waypoints within the route renumber accordingly. ROUTES... REVIEW & EDIT ROUTES...
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 81 ‘ Trackpad controls field highlighted in cyan Make Route WPT WPT WPT WPT WPT WPT 0008 0009 0010 0011 0012 0013 WPT 0008 WPT 0009 WPT 0011 Waypoints in this route D8123-2 All existing waypoints N 25°34.521 W 079°01.755 4. Use the trackpad (right) to move control from the left (Waypoint) column to the right (New Route) column. 5. Use the trackpad (up) to move the highlight immediately below where you want the new waypoint inserted.
A65 GPS Chartplotter ‘ Make Route 0008 0009 0010 0011 0012 0013 N 25°28.205 W 079°39.759 WPT WPT WPT WPT 0008 0009 0010 0011 N 25°33.055 W 079°56.151 D9047-2 INSERT WAYPOINT WPT WPT WPT WPT WPT WPT 8. Press SAVE ROUTE. The new leg is incorporated into the route. Note: If you are adding a waypoint to an active route (a route that you are currently following), the change does not take effect until after you have halted the route by pressing STOP FOLLOW. ...
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 83 Note: If you are removing a waypoint from an active route (a route that you are currently following), the change does not take effect until after you have halted the route by pressing STOP FOLLOW. CAUTION: When you remove waypoints from a route, the stored route joins the two waypoints on either side of the waypoint just eliminated. Ensure that this altered route does not present a navigation hazard. ...
A65 GPS Chartplotter 3. Move the cursor over an existing waypoint and select USE THIS WAYPOINT to add it to your route. —or— Move the cursor to the desired location and select PLACE WAYPOINT to create a new waypoint for your route. The dashed line changes to a solid line to indicate that the new leg has been added to the end of your route. 4. Add more waypoints to the end of the route by repeating the previous steps. 5. Press SAVE ROUTE when finished.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 85 ... to move a waypoint This option changes the course of a route by repositioning an existing waypoint in the route: 1. Move the cursor over the waypoint that is to be moved. The cursors turns red and the action soft keys appear. Note: If you place the cursor over the waypoint to which you are currently navigating (the active waypoint), the STOP FOLLOW soft key appears in place of the action keys. You must stop the goto before moving this waypoint. 2.
A65 GPS Chartplotter ROUTES... REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES... ERASE ROUTE D8106-1 Erasing a Route You can delete any route in your system except for the one that you are traveling to. 1. Select the appropriate route. 2. Press ERASE ROUTE. A warning box is displayed asking you whether you want to proceed. 3. If you choose to proceed, the route is erased.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 87 Vectors are set on and off using the Vector Length option in the Chart Setup menu, as described on page 31. The length of these lines is determined by the distance your boat will travel in the time you have specified (3 mins, 6 mins or infinite) at the current speed. If INFINITE is selected the vector will extend to the edge of the chart window.
A65 GPS Chartplotter 4.10 Changing What is Displayed in the Chart Window The chart screen can be tailored to your particular needs.
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 89 Course Up (C-UP) In Course Up mode, the chart picture is stabilized and shown with your current course over ground (COG) upwards. As your boat’s COG changes, the ship symbol moves accordingly. If you select a new course, the picture will reset to display the new course upwards. As long as course data is received, the indicator ‘Course-Up’ or ‘C-UP’ appears in the Status Bar in white text.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Hiding the Chart Grid The display of grid lines on the chart is controlled via the Chart Setup Menu. Hiding Waypoints/Waypoint Information You can show or hide a waypoint’s name or the entire waypoint. These options are particularly useful when you have placed a large number of waypoints in a small area and rendered your chart difficult to interpret. For more information please refer to Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints. PRESENTATION... SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS...
Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 91 4.11 Port Services D6776_1 You can display details of port services by selecting the appropriate port symbol with the cursor. 1. Ensure you have enabled CURSOR INFO. See page 23 for details. 2. Place the cursor over the symbol for the desired port. The cursor turns red and the Object Information box appears. 3. Press ENTER.
A65 GPS Chartplotter You can display details of tides by selecting the appropriate Tide diamond symbol with the cursor. 1. Ensure you have enabled CURSOR INFO. See page 23 for details. 2. Place the cursor over the desired Tide diamond symbol. The cursor turns red and the Object Information box appears. 3. Press ENTER. The Object Information box expands to display (in the lefthand field) the selected tide station and a list of other cartographic objects in the area, if available. 4.
Appendix: Glossary Term Meaning °C Degrees Centigrade °F Degrees Farenheit Active Leg In a route, the segment you are currently traveling. amp Amperes Auto Automatic Bearing The compass direction from your position to a waypoint, measured to the nearest degree. The bearing is expressed either as a true bearing as shown on the chart or as a bearing relative to the heading of the boat.
A65 GPS Chartplotter Coordinated Universal The world standard for time that takes into account the addition or Time (UTC) omission of leap seconds by atomic clocks each year to compensate for changes in the rotation of the earth. Like Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), UTC is based on the mean solar time for Greenwich, England, which is located on the Prime Meridian (zero longitude). UTC time is expressed as plus or minus hours of UTC.
Appendix: Glossary 95 Leg One portion of a route, consisting of starting and destination waypoints. Longitude Position east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees. Man Manual MPH Miles per hour A US standards committee that defines electrical and data National Marine Electronics Association specifications for communications between marine electronics. NMEA standards provide protocols by which marine instruments (NMEA) and also most GPS receivers can communicate with each other.
A65 GPS Chartplotter UTC Coordinated Universal Time Variable Range Marker Markers used in Fishfinder Mode for determining the depth and (VRM) distance-behind-boat of an object. VRMs consist of a horizontal (depth) line and a vertical (distance-behind-boat) line. Velocity Made Good (VMG) Your actual rate to a waypoint based upon your current speed and course after adjusting for such factors as current and leeway.
Index A Abbreviations 93 Advance waypoint 35, 78 Alarm Setup menu 35 Alarms Anchor 35 Arrival 35 Navigation 35 Off Track 36 Waypoint Advance 35 Anchor Alarm 35 Arrival Alarm 35 Auto Scroll data item 38 B Battery data item 38 Bearing from Origin to Destination (BOD) line 49, 50, 68, 70, 71 Bearing from Vessel to Destination (BVD) line 49, 50, 68, 70, 71 Bearing Mode 32 Beep 39 BOD 49, 50, 68, 70, 71 Brightness 38 BVD 49, 50, 68, 70, 71 C Caution & Routing Data 30 CDI 16, 87 Chart cards 8, 40, 42, 63 sa
Depth Contour 30 Depth data item 38 Depth units 34 Diagnostics 39 Digital Compass 39 Display orientation Course Up 89 Head Up 88 North Up 88 Display Setup menu 38 Distance units 34 E Edit routes 79 waypoints 53 Erase routes 86 waypoints 59 F Find Ship 65 Fishfinder Setup menu 32 Follow route 76 in reverse order 79 using Quick Route 77 using the Route List 78 G Glossary 93 GPS Status 36 H Head Up mode 88 Heading indication 31, 86 Heading Vectors 31, 86 K Key Beep 39 L Land Features 30 Language setti
Routes 72 advance to next waypoint 78 build route 72 change the course 80 edit 79 follow route 76 in reverse order 79 using Quick Route 77 using the Route List 78 S Safety 7, 61 Safety Contour 30 Set up chart and cartography 27 Settings Reset 33 Setup menu 26 Simulator 18, 32 Speed data item 38 Speed units 34 Split windows 17 CDI 16, 87 Nav Data 15 Temp Graph 16 Spot Soundings 30 Symbol of waypoint 53 System Chartplotter 12 Controls 11 Overview 9 System Diagnostics menu 39 System Setup menu 32 T Temper
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