User's Manual

Synapsis Radar
with Nautoscan NX Pedestal
Operator Manual
Edition July 2015
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2.3.4.1 Select Map Menu
The MAPS function allows the operator to create and store maps.
MAPS are normally produced for the Radar video in use. For example, they can
be saved under the name of a sea area which corresponds to the Radar video
in use. If the ship enters this sea area again, the associated map can be
loaded.
A map is formed by adding true mark symbols, navigational lines, route lines
and index lines to the PPI at points selected by the operator or at areas of
interest. The symbols can be used to mark navigation channels, safety zones,
buoys or other points of interest.
Valid position information is required to create maps.
Position information is transferred from a position receiver
(e.g. GPS) to the Radar as of data telegram.
The MAP MENU cannot be called up without valid position
information.
A map can be made up of any combination of 100 TRUE MARKS, 250
NAV/ROUTE LINES and 50 INDEX LINES.
When a map is created, it is placed in temporary storage. It can then be saved
in permanent storage. Each map can be assigned with a label made up of 8
alpha numeric characters.
Operator controls
Task
After pressing the soft button the MAIN MAP MENU
appears in the functions display.
After pressing the soft button the MAP MENU appears in
the functions display. The MAP DETAILS gives an
overview about the workload.