B&G LCD CHART Instruction Manual

HB-0847-02
B&G LCD CHART
USER’S GUIDE
AND INSTALLATION
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Use of the B&G LCD Chart Implies
knowledge and acceptance of this
warning by the user.
WARNING!
Please read this notice before using
the B&G LCD Chart
The electronics chart is an aid to navigation
designed to fac
ilitate the use of authorised
government charts, not to replace them. Only
official government charts and notices to
mariners contain all the information needed
for the safety of navigation and, as always,
the captain is responsible for their prudent
use.
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WARRANTY
1. Brookes and Gatehouse Ltd. warranties its products and
services to be free of defects in material and workmanship and
undertakes to remedy any defects resulting from faulty
workmanship, materials or design or failure to perform to
specifications.
2. The warranty (parts and labour) is limited to defects encountered
during the period of twelve months from the purchase date, but
not more than eighteen months from the manufacturing date as
determined by Brookes and Gatehouse Ltd, whichever comes
first.
3. Warranty services (parts and labour) are free of charge for
services at Brookes and Gatehouse Ltd, or from a Brookes
and Gatehouse Ltd Authorised Service Centre. The customer is
responsible for packing, transportation and insurance charges.
4. The warranty does not cover damages or malfunction caused by
the improper use or improper installation, or from routine
deterioration due to age, use and marine environmental
conditions.
5. Brookes and Gatehouse Ltd. assumes no obligation or
warranty for products, other than those mentioned above, and in
all cases is not responsible for direct or indirect damages of any
kind, including loss, damages relative to use (or lack of) of the
product and or services by Brookes and Gatehouse Ltd, or
damages of any kind claimed by third parties, except where
limited by law.
6. The use of Brookes and Gatehouse Ltd, products and/or
services implies complete acceptance of the above listed
conditions by the user.
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Part 1 -Introduction
HB-0847-02
Part 1 -Introduction
The B&G LCD Plotter is a fully integrated chart plotting system which
displays information combined from your position fixer and instrument
system (if available), and presents it in a flexible but easy to use format.
Information is fed from your position fixer and/or instrument system and
may be viewed in a choice of display configurations.
Flexible, user friendly software allows for easy programming and
operation. To access a chart, simply install a Navionics
MICROCHART, then using the cursor buttons, zoom into any degree
of detail from an overall view to a close up showing objects as small as
3m (10 ft) in size.
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Part 2 -OPERATING INFORMATION
CONTENTS
Para Page
2.1 The Keyboard 2-4
2.2 Quick Tour 2-5
2.3 Functional Characteristics 2-7
2.3.1 navigation and cursor mode 2-7
2.3.2 autozoom 2-7
2.3.3 contrast 2-8
2.3.4 illumination 2-8
2.3.5 screen amplifier 2-8
2.3.6 overzoom 2-8
2.4 Inserting a Microchart2-9
2.5 Removing a Microchart2-9
2.6 Chart Information 2-9
2.7 Using the Zoom Key 2-10
2.8 Displaying Chart Details 2-10
2.9 Displaying Navaid Information 2-10
2.10 Displaying Port Services 2-11
2.11 Information Windows in Cursor Mode 2-12
2.11.1 no route present 2-12
2.11.2 route present 2-12
2.11.3 waypoint editing 2-12
2.11.4 navaids window 2-13
2.12 Information Windows in Navigation Mode 2-13
2.12.1 speed windows 2-13
2.12.2 navigation window 2-14
2.12.3 data window 2-15
2.13 Routes 2-15
2.13.1 route elements 2-15
2.13.2 marker 2-16
2.13.3 track 2-16
2.13.4 boat position 2-16
2.13.5 rubber banding 2-16
2.13.6 leg 2-16
2.13.7 waypoint 2-16
2.13.8 cursor 2-16
2.14 Plotting a Route 2-17
2.14.1 create or edit 2-17
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CONTENTS (Contd)
2.14.2 delete last waypoint 2-17
2.14.3 deleting a waypoint 2-17
2.14.4 deleting all waypoints 2-17
2.14.5 moving a waypoint 2-17
2.14.6 inserting a waypoint 2-18
2.15 Changing a Route during Navigation 2-18
2.15.1 changing target waypoint 2-18
2.15.2 deleting all waypoints 2-18
2.16 Route Functions from the Main Menu 2-18
2.16.1 route information 2-18
2.16.2 entering the power and speed 2-19
2.17 Managing Routes 2-19
2.17.1 storing a route 2-19
2.17.2 recalling a route 2-20
2.17.3 deleting a route 2-20
2.17.4 reversing a route 2-20
2.18 Tracks 2-20
2.18.1 switching a track on 2-21
2.18.2 switching a track off 2-21
2.18.3 tracking density 2-21
2.18.4 storing a track 2-21
2.18.5 deleting one track 2-21
2.18.6 deleting all tracks 2-22
2.18.7 recalling a track 2-22
2.19 Marks 2-22
2.19.1 inserting a mark 2-22
2.19.2 deleting a mark 2-22
2.19.3 storing a mark 2-22
2.19.4 recalling a mark 2-23
2.19.5 deleting all marks 2-23
2.20 GO TO Function 2-23
2.20.1 go to a waypoint 2-23
2.20.2 go to a mark 2-23
2.20.3 go to a lat/lon 2-23
2.20.4 go to nearest. . . 2-24
2.20.5 go to a port 2-24
2.21 Display Log 2-25
2.21.1 status page 2-25
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2.21.2 depth page 2-25
2.21.3 speed page 2-25
2.21.4 true wind log 2-26
2.21.5 position log 2-26
2.22 Position Offset Calibration 2-26
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PART 2 -OPERATING INFORMATION
2.1 The Keyboard
B&G LCD Chart Plotter
Zoom +/-
•increases or decreases the chart range
•activates and deactivates the Autozoom feature
Cursor Keys
•provides cursor control in all directions
•allows selections in Menu windows
•selects Automatic Mode or Manual Mode of operation
Enter Key
in manual mode:
•inserts a waypoint at the cursor position
within menus:
•confirms a selection
in automatic mode:
•changes the target waypoint
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2.2 Quick Tour
The default language for the B&G LCD Plotter is English. Should you wish
to change this, press the MENU key to access the main menu. Using the
cursor, select SETUP, and then scroll down to highlight LANGUAGE. Select
the desired language by using the left/right cursor keys and press the DATA
key to exit.
To quickly gain confidence using the B&G LCD Plotter, use it intuitively. No
damage may occur by pressing an incorrect button. For correct operation,
ensure your GPS is switched on, insert a chart cartridge and press the ON
key. After a short introductory screen, press the ON key once to activate
screen illumination. Repeatedly press the ON key to select the desired
intensity setting. Press any other key, except OFF, to continue.
Menu Key
•displays the main menu bar across the top of the screen
•displays route information from the data window
•configures speed during route planning
Data Key
•selects page of information containing navigational data
•returns to the map
•deletes the last route segment
•aborts a function that is not required
Clear Key
•deletes individual waypoints
•deletes routes
•deletes markers
Mark Key
•inserts a marker at the cursor or boat position
On Key
•switches unit on
•adjusts illumination setting
Contrast Key
•adjust contrast level in conjunction with left/right cursor keys
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Once your GPS has obtained a lock, the area relative to the boat position is
automatically displayed in the most suitable zoom scale. The boat’s position
is indicated by a circle with a cross-hair. The straight line protruding from the
centre is the boat’s heading vector and indicates the boat’s course over
ground; this should be ignored if the boat is stationary.
Direction
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Two windows appear, the first one contains the boat’s position, date, time,
fix, satellite numbers, depth and magnetic variation. The second window
shows the speed, course and chart range. Press the DATA key repeatedly
to alternate between the data window and the navigational window (LCD
Plotter is in navigation mode).
To create a route, press one of the cursor keys. It is now possible to move
the cursor in any direction. A constant connection is made between the
boat’s present position and the cursor by way of an ‘elastic band’. The
geographic position of the cursor is given by the point of intersection of the
two lines and is shown in the data window. This data window also shows the
distance of the cursor from the boat’s present position.
Move the cursor to the first waypoint location and press the ENTER key.
This waypoint position will be shown as a small black circle with a number
located in it. This is your first waypoint location.
To exit the cursor screen, press the DATA key. The navigational data
window now shows the distance to waypoint and time to reach the new
waypoint. Also shown is the arrival time and the chart range.
To add more waypoints, simply move the cursor to the position you require,
and then press ENTER. Should you make a mistake, press the CLEAR key
(cursor mode only, in navigation mode, CLEAR deletes the entire route) to
delete the required waypoints and relative segments, beginning with the last
waypoint entered. When you have finished, press the DATA key.
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The LCD Plotter will emit an audible alarm along with text confirmation when
the target waypoint has been reached.
The navigational data window will display the boat’s velocity and direction of
navigation with respect to the ground (not compensating for errors caused
by tidal currents, wind, or magnetic deviations), bearing, distance, and time
to next waypoint.
2.3 FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Descriptions used for operating the B&G LCD Plotter.
2.3.1 Navigation mode and cursor mode (AUTO & MANUAL mode)
The LCD Plotter is already in navigation mode when it is first switched on
and when the cursor is not present. The navigation mode is the normal
setting used during navigation. In this mode it is possible to do quick editing
operations (i.e., change waypoint, delete waypoint, delete route) by using
the CLEAR key.
To change to cursor mode, simply press the cursor key to activate the
cross-hair. This mode of operation is used to insert and delete markers, and
for viewing navaid information etc. The information windows shown are
different for each mode. Pressing the DATA key toggles between cursor
mode and navigation mode.
2.3.2 Autozoom
This function automatically zooms the image to the best scale available; that
is, the boat position to the next waypoint in the route. To deactivate
Autozoom, press and hold the ZOOM+ key to the desired scale. To
reactivate Autozoom, press and hold the ZOOM+ key until AUTOZOOM is
highlighted and then release. When the LCD Plotter is first switched on, if a
route is already shown on the screen from a previous day’s navigating, and
the GPS has a lock, Autozoom is automatically selected.
2.3.3 Contrast
Press the CONTRAST key to open the contrast window. Adjust the contrast
to the desired setting by pressing the left/right cursor keys. Press the
ENTER key to exit the contrast function.
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2.3.4 Illumination
To alter the illumination level, repeatedly press the ON key until the desired
level is obtained. The LCD Plotter has eight levels of illumination.
2.3.5 Screen Amplifier
The LCD Plotter is constantly monitoring the orientation of the boat. With the
Screen Amplifier on, 75% of the LCD Plotter’s screen is dedicated to the
area in front of the boat. To activate/deactivate the Screen Amplifier, press
the MENU key. Next, press the left/right cursor keys and select SETUP.
Now, scroll down to highlight SCREEN AMPLIFIER, and then use the
cursor left/right keys to select ON or OFF. Press ENTER to accept.
2.3.6 Overzoom
The overzoom feature does not show a higher level of detail, but increases
the viewing of pre-existing information. Its operation maybe likened to a
magnifying glass.
CHARTS
INTRODUCTION
The LCD Plotter comes with a map of the World already loaded into its
memory. It is possible to zoom onto any point on this map in scales ranging
from 4,096 to 512 NM (nautical miles). For better chart detail, use a
Navionics Seamless memory cartridge of the area of navigation.
2.4 Inserting a Microchart
Note: Only insert or remove chart cartridges when the instrument is
switched OFF
Remove the rubber cap covering the socket on the right hand side of the
casing. Then, ensuring that the Navionics logo is facing towards you, push
the cartridge firmly into the socket.
2.5 Removing a Microchart
Remove the rubber cap and press the button that is found in the top part of
the internal socket containing the cartridge. When the plotter is turned on,
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but not connected to the GPS, the first cartographic image will be a large
panorama centred on Africa, independent of the cartridge inserted. A small
square indicates the limits of the cartridge currently inserted. Press the
CURSOR key to move the cursor within the square and successively zoom
as desired.
If the LCD Plotter is connected to a GPS, the image automatically centres
on the boat position in the 4 NM scale. If a route is already shown on the
display, the autozoom function is automatically selected.
The maximum level of detail corresponds to that of a port plan and is
approximately equivalent to one metre per pixel or 1/8 NM.
Always verify that the rubber cap is completely sealed, especially if the LCD
Plotter is installed outside, as water may damage the memory card. Only
remove the rubber cap when the instrument is dry.
2.6 Chart Information
Navionics charts contain the following types of symbols:
100
2.7 Using the Zoom Key
To increase or decrease the coverage shown on the LCD Plotter screen,
press and hold the ZOOM +/-key and release at the desired setting.
Spot Depth
Shipwreck
Navigational Aid: Lights
Depth Contour
Port Services
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2.8 Displaying Chart Details
Information may be switched on or off to greatly enhance the viewing of the
area currently being navigated. This is especially useful in ports and
harbours where there are numerous depth contours etc. Navigational aids
which may be switched on or off are as follows: depth contours, names,
navaids, and the land fill capability. To switch a Navaid on or off, observe the
following procedure:
1) Press the MENU key
2) Use the CURSOR key to highlight SETUP from the menu
3) Use the CURSOR up/down keys to select desired function
4) Use the CURSOR left/right keys to select ON or OFF from the menu
5) Press ENTER to accept
2.9 Displaying Navaid Information (Lights)
To display navaid information, move the CURSOR over the light symbol
(ensure NAVAIDS is switched to ON in the setup menu). A window will now
be displayed showing the position and characteristics of the light.
Description of light characteristics:
Abbreviations for Light Abbreviations for Colour
AL Alternating AM Amber
FFixed BBlack
FLL Fixed and Flashing BL Blue
FL(..) Group Flashing GGreen
FL Single Flashing OR Orange
IQ Interrupted Quick RRed
OC Single-Occulting VL Violet
OC(..) Composite Group Occulting WWhite
QContinuous Group YYellow
Abbreviations for Period Abbreviations for Range
..S xx seconds ..M xx nautical miles
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2.10 Displaying Port Services
Entering in a port, place the cursor on the sail boat shown on the map
(zoom minimum 1 NM) and press the ENTER key to open the information
window.
This window will display different icons which represent the services
provided by the port. Select the icon with the CURSOR key. The number of
the icons shown is dependent on the services provided by that port.
These icons open a list of services provided by the particular port.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
(a) Information and port authorities
(b) Sanitary and first aid services
(c) Customer services
(d) Tourist services and shops
(e) Fuel
(f) Water
(g) Engine, boat and electronic servicing
Note
Port Services are available on supported Microchartcartridges only.
Please contact your Navionics stockist for further information.
2.11 INFORMATION WINDOWS IN CURSOR MODE
The LCD Plotter will display different windows depending on whether the
unit is operating in cursor mode (cross-hair shown) or navigation mode.
2.11.1 No Route Present in Cursor Mode
•Total route length
•Time enroute (with the set speed)
•Distance from the last waypoint to the cursor
•Cursor position
•Chart range
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2.11.2 Route Present in Cursor Mode
•Range, from the boat position to the cursor
•Time enroute (true boat speed)
•Bearing
•Cursor position
•Chart range
2.11.3 Waypoint Editing
If the cursor is placed over a waypoint, a window will appear prompting you
to either delete the waypoint or move it. Press the ENTER key to move it, or
press the CLEAR key to delete it.
By pressing the ENTER key, to move a waypoint, this window will display
the following information:
•Cursor position (the position will change until the waypoint is fixed by
ENTER)
•Chart range
When the cursor is placed on a segment of the route, a window is displayed
showing the two waypoints placed at the extremities of the segment; by
pressing the ENTER key, it is possible to insert a new waypoint. After a
waypoint is inserted, this window gives the co-ordinates relative to the new
waypoint.
2.11.4 Navaids Window
If the cursor is moved over a navaid, a window will be displayed showing:
•The Latitude/Longitude of the selected navaid
•The characteristics for the navaid
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2.12 INFORMATION WINDOWS IN NAVIGATION MODE
Press DATA to display the following windows:
2.12.1 Speed Windows
If no route is plotted, this small window will appear
containing only the boat speed (knots), the course
and chart range.
The calculation of time of travel is based upon
information previously collected from the data input.
a) -Speed over ground in knots
b) -Distance to the next waypoint
c) -Time to reach next waypoint from present position
d) -Arrival time
e) -Chart range
a
b
c
d
e
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2.12.2 Navigation Window
a
b
c
d
e
Displays information of the complete trip.
a) -Average speed
b) -Time from departure
c) -Trip distance (previous distance from
departure)
d) -Total distance
e) -Clear to start trip
a) -Speed over ground
b) -Course
c) -Waypoint bearing (of the target waypoint)
d) -Distance to the next waypoint
e) -Time to reach the next waypoint
f) -Chart range
c
d
e
a
b
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2.12.3 Data Window
2.13 ROUTES
2.13.1 Route Elements
a
b
c
d
Displays information of the current
position of the boat (active only when the
GPS is connected).
a) -
Day, month, year, local or Greenwich
Mean Time
b) -Boat position
c) -
GPS Status and number of satellites.
This will be replaced with DIFF if
interfaced to a GPS Differential system.
d) -Units of depth measurement, value of
magnetic variation and method used
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