Lorenz PANORAMIC 8 SUN User manual

Copyright 2006 LORENZ ELECTRONICS Italia.
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MARINE ELECTRONICS
One Touch To Choose Your World
PANORAMIC 8 SUN
Sunlight Readable Display Color Chartplotter with external GPS Receiver
CODE: S3egLZ7wc 1100e805/110406
COMPACT 8 SUN
Sunlight Readable Display Color Chartplotter with internal GPS Receiver
CODE: S3igLZ7wc 1100e805/110406
USER MANUAL

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Warning!
Electronic charts displayed by the chartplotter are believed to be accurate and reliable, but they are not
intended to substitute for the official charts which should remain your main reference for all the mat-
ters related to the execution of a safe navigation.
For this reason we would like to remind you that you are required to carry on board and use the
officially published and approved nautical charts.
Caution
Please read through this manual before the first operation. If you have any questions, please contact
the Company customer service or your local dealer.
The chartplotter is not built water proof. Please give attention to avoid water intrusion into the
chartplotter. Water damage is not covered by the warranty.
Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the chartplotter.
Connection to the power source with reversed polarity will damage the chartplotter severely. This
damage may not be covered by the warranty.
The chartplotter contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only experienced technicians can
handle.
The C-MAP C-CARD are available from your local dealer.
We will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the performance or use of this material.
Exposure of display to UV rays may shorten life of the liquid crystals used in your plotter. This
limitation is due to the current technology of the LCD displays.
Avoid overheating which may cause loss of contrast and, in extreme cases, a darkening of the screen.
Problems which occur from overheating are reversible when temperature decreases.
Cleaning procedure for the plotter screen
Cleaning of the plotter screen is a very important operation and must be done carefully. Since the
surface is covered by a antireflective coating, the procedure for cleaning all the surfaces can be per-
formed using the following procedure: You need a tissue or lens tissue and a cleaning spray containing
Isopropanol (a normal spray cleaner sold for the PC screen, for example PolaClear by Polaroid). Fold
the tissue or lens tissue into a triangular shape, moisten the tip and use the index finger behind a corner
to move the tissue across the surface, in overlapping side to side strokes. If the tissue is too wet, a
noticeable wet film will be left in its path and you will need to repeat the process. If too dry, the tissue
won’t glide easily, and may damage the surface.

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Table of Content
1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 11
1.1 CONVENTIONS ........................................................................................ 11
1.2 FEATURES ........................................................................................... 11
1.2.1 Specifications ................................................................................. 12
1.2.1.1 Main Characteristics .......................................................... 12
1.2.1.2 Physical Characteristics ..................................................... 14
1.3 BASICS ........................................................................................... 15
2 Before You Begin ........................................................................................... 17
2.1 THE KEYBOARD ...................................................................................... 17
2.2 TURNING THE CHARTPLOTTER ON AND OFF.................................... 18
2.2.1 Turning On ...................................................................................... 19
2.2.2 Turning Off ...................................................................................... 19
2.3 CHANGING BACKLIGHT AND CONTRAST ........................................... 19
2.4 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ................................................................ 19
2.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................... 20
2.5.1 GPS Connection ONLY FOR PANORAMIC 8 SUN ........................... 20
2.5.2 Autopilot Connection ...................................................................... 20
2.5.3 External NMEA Connection ............................................................ 21
2.5.4 C-COM GSM Plus Connection ....................................................... 21
2.5.5 Beacon Receiver Connection ......................................................... 22
2.6 ADDITIONAL C-CARDS ........................................................................... 23
2.6.1 Inserting C-CARD ........................................................................... 23
2.6.2 Removing C-CARD ......................................................................... 24
2.7 MENU OPTIONS ...................................................................................... 25
2.8 DATA ENTRY ........................................................................................... 25
3 For the New User ........................................................................................... 27
3.1 SCREEN DISPLAY CONFIGURATION ................................................... 27
3.1.1 Charts and Text Area ..................................................................... 27
3.1.2 Depth Graph ................................................................................... 29
3.1.3 GPS Data Page .............................................................................. 29
3.1.4 Navigation Data Page ..................................................................... 30
3.1.5 Graphic Data (Rolling Road) Page ................................................. 30
3.1.6 The Wind Data Page ...................................................................... 31
3.2 BASIC SETTINGS .................................................................................... 31
3.2.1 Course Vector ................................................................................. 31
3.2.2 Screen Amplifier ............................................................................. 31
3.2.3 Advanced Functions ....................................................................... 31
3.2.4 User Points ..................................................................................... 32
3.2.5 Depth Window ................................................................................ 32
3.2.6 Units Selection ................................................................................ 32
3.2.7 Nav Aids Presentation .................................................................... 32

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3.2.8 Input/Output Menu .......................................................................... 33
3.2.8.1 Port 1/Port 2/Port 3 Input ................................................... 33
3.2.8.2 Port 1/Port 2/Port 3 Output ................................................ 33
3.2.8.3 Port 1/Port 2/Port 3 NMEA Output Messages Selection ... 33
3.2.8.4 GPS Setup Menu ............................................................... 33
Internal GPS ONLY FOR COMPACT 8 SUN ......................... 34
Restart GPS ....................................................................... 34
Differential Correction Source ........................................... 34
Navigation Speed .............................................................. 34
3.2.8.5 Send & Receive Marks/Routes .......................................... 34
3.2.8.6 C-Link ................................................................................. 34
3.2.8.7 Cable Wiring Page ............................................................. 34
3.2.9 C-Voice Menu ................................................................................. 35
3.2.9.1 Navigation ........................................................................... 35
3.2.9.2 Echosounder ...................................................................... 35
3.2.9.3 Output Port ......................................................................... 35
3.3 A-B-C-D FUNCTION ................................................................................. 35
3.3.1 Inserting the A-B-C-D points .......................................................... 35
3.3.2 Deleting the A-B-C-D points ........................................................... 36
3.3.3 Navigating on the A-B-C-D points .................................................. 36
3.4 NAVIGATING TO A SINGLE DESTINATION .......................................... 36
3.4.1 Distance and Bearing to Target (Destination) ................................ 36
3.4.2 Time To Go ..................................................................................... 37
3.4.3 Deleting Target ............................................................................... 37
3.5 C-MAP NT MAX INFORMATION ............................................................. 37
3.5.1 Map Menu ....................................................................................... 38
3.5.1.1 Perspective View ............................................................... 38
3.5.1.2 Palette ................................................................................ 39
3.5.1.3 Map Orientation ................................................................. 39
3.5.1.4 Zoom Type ........................................................................ 39
3.5.1.5 Fonts & Symbols ............................................................... 40
3.5.1.6 Dynamic Nav-Aids ............................................................. 40
3.5.1.7 Mixing Levels ..................................................................... 40
3.5.1.8 Safety Status Bar (DSI - Data Safety Indicator) ............... 41
3.5.1.9 Currents Prediction ............................................................ 42
3.5.1.10Other Map Configurations ................................................. 42
3.5.2 Getting Automatic Info .................................................................... 46
3.5.2.1 Info on objects with Pictures ............................................. 46
Change Picture Size .......................................................... 47
3.5.2.2 Quick Info on Lakes ........................................................... 47
3.5.2.3 Full Info on Lakes .............................................................. 48
3.5.3 Info Tree and Expanded Info page ................................................. 48
3.5.4 Info Function ................................................................................... 49
3.5.5 Getting Port Info ............................................................................. 49
3.5.6 Getting Tide Info ............................................................................. 50
3.5.7 Find Function .................................................................................. 51
3.5.7.1 Finding Port Services ........................................................ 51
3.5.7.2 Finding Ports By Name ...................................................... 51
3.5.7.3 Finding Ports By Distance ................................................. 52
3.5.7.4 Finding Tide Stations ......................................................... 52
3.5.7.5 Finding Wrecks .................................................................. 52
3.5.7.6 Finding Obstructions .......................................................... 52
3.5.7.7 Finding POIs ...................................................................... 52

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3.5.7.8 Finding Lakes By Names .................................................. 52
3.5.7.9 Finding Lakes Information ................................................. 52
3.6 MAN OVERBOARD (MOB) ...................................................................... 53
3.6.1 Inserting MOB .................................................................................. 53
3.6.2 Deleting MOB .................................................................................. 54
4 For the Experienced User .............................................................................. 55
4.1 MORE ABOUT CREATING AND USING ROUTES ................................ 55
4.1.1 Waypoint ......................................................................................... 55
4.1.1.1 Adding Waypoint ............................................................... 55
4.1.1.2 Creating a route ................................................................. 56
4.1.1.3 Deleting Waypoint ............................................................. 56
4.1.1.4 Deleting route .................................................................... 57
4.1.1.5 Distance and Bearing to Target ......................................... 57
Time To Go ........................................................................ 58
Deleting Target .................................................................. 58
4.1.1.6 Moving Waypoint ............................................................... 58
4.1.1.7 Inserting Waypoint ............................................................. 59
4.1.1.8 Editing Waypoint ................................................................ 60
4.1.1.9 Finding info about Waypoints: User Points List page ....... 61
Finding User Points ........................................................... 61
Deleting selected User Point ............................................. 61
Deleting all User Points with the same symbol ................. 61
Deleting all User Points with the same type ..................... 61
Deleting all stored User Points .......................................... 62
Send/Receive User Points ................................................ 62
4.1.2 Routes ........................................................................................... 62
4.1.2.1 Selecting Route ................................................................. 62
4.1.2.2 Deleting route .................................................................... 62
4.1.2.3 Reversing route ................................................................. 63
4.1.2.4 Route Color ........................................................................ 63
4.1.2.5 Finding information about a route: Route Report .............. 63
Selecting route ................................................................... 63
Changing Speed & Fuel values ......................................... 64
Reversing route ................................................................. 64
Deleting route .................................................................... 64
4.1.2.6 Route Name ....................................................................... 64
4.1.2.7 Send/Receive Route .......................................................... 64
4.2 MARK & EVENT ....................................................................................... 64
4.2.1 Marks ........................................................................................... 65
4.2.1.1 Adding Mark ....................................................................... 65
4.2.1.2 Deleting Mark ..................................................................... 65
4.2.1.3 Goto ................................................................................... 65
4.2.1.4 Moving Mark ...................................................................... 65
4.2.1.5 Editing Mark ....................................................................... 66
4.2.1.6 Finding information about Marks: User Points List page .. 67
4.2.1.7 Add to Route ..................................................................... 67
4.2.2 Events ........................................................................................... 67
4.2.2.1 Adding Event ..................................................................... 67
4.2.2.2 Deleting Event ................................................................... 67
4.2.2.3 Goto ................................................................................... 67
4.2.2.4 Editing Event ...................................................................... 68
4.2.2.5 Finding info about Events: User Points List page ............. 68

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4.2.2.6 Add to Route ...................................................................... 68
4.3 MORE ABOUT A-B-C-D FUNCTION ....................................................... 69
4.3.1 Inserting the A-B-C-D points .......................................................... 69
4.3.2 Deleting the A-B-C-D Points ........................................................... 69
4.3.3 Deleting the A-B-C-D Segment ...................................................... 69
4.3.4 Moving the A-B-C-D points ............................................................. 69
4.3.5 Inserting the A-B-C-D points .......................................................... 70
4.3.6 Navigating on the A-B-C-D points .................................................. 70
4.4 USING THE TRACK FUNCTIONS ........................................................... 70
4.4.1 Selecting active Track .................................................................... 70
4.4.2 Enabling Track storing .................................................................... 70
4.4.3 Displaying Track ............................................................................. 70
4.4.4 Selecting track Color ...................................................................... 71
4.4.5 Deleting Track ................................................................................ 71
4.4.6 Deleting Selected Track ................................................................. 71
4.4.7 Selecting Track memorizing type ................................................... 71
4.4.8 Selecting distance .......................................................................... 71
4.4.9 Selecting time ................................................................................. 72
4.5 USER C-CARD MENU ............................................................................. 72
4.5.1 Saving File ...................................................................................... 72
4.5.2 Loading File .................................................................................... 72
4.5.3 Deleting File .................................................................................... 72
4.5.4 Formatting User C-CARD ............................................................... 73
4.6 C-LINK ........................................................................................... 73
4.6.1 How C-Link system works .............................................................. 73
4.7 C-LINK NAVIGATION DATA TRANSFER ............................................... 73
4.7.1 Operations ...................................................................................... 74
4.7.1.1 Introductive elements ........................................................ 74
4.7.1.2 C-Link serial connection .................................................... 75
4.7.1.3 Master Chart Plotter .......................................................... 75
Operating mode ................................................................ 75
4.7.1.4 Slave Chart Plotter ............................................................ 75
Operating mode ................................................................. 75
Stop current navigation ...................................................... 76
Inhibit Navigation operation ............................................... 76
Inhibit Route following ....................................................... 76
MOB handling .................................................................... 76
Notes .................................................................................. 76
4.7.1.5 C-Link navigation data: Acquisition and Display ............... 76
4.7.1.6 Graphical representation on Map Display ......................... 77
4.7.1.7 Route Data Report ............................................................. 77
4.7.1.8 Quick Info ........................................................................... 78
Route Navigation: Quick Info on the Destination .............. 78
Quick info on Single Destination ....................................... 78
5 Advanced Settings ......................................................................................... 79
5.1 SETUP ........................................................................................... 79
5.1.1 Time Reference ............................................................................... 79
5.1.2 Time Format .................................................................................... 79
5.1.3 Date Format ..................................................................................... 80
5.1.4 Wind Speed ..................................................................................... 80
5.1.5 Beeper ........................................................................................... 80
5.1.6 External Wpt .................................................................................... 80

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5.1.7 Backlight Timeout ............................................................................ 80
5.2 FIX ........................................................................................... 80
5.2.1 Fix Correction ................................................................................... 81
5.2.2 Compute Correction ........................................................................ 81
5.2.3 Correction Offset ............................................................................. 81
5.2.4 Position Filter ................................................................................... 81
5.2.5 Speed Filter ..................................................................................... 81
5.2.6 Filter Dump ...................................................................................... 81
5.2.7 Dead Reckoning .............................................................................. 82
5.2.8 Static Navigation .............................................................................. 82
5.3 NAVIGATE ........................................................................................... 82
5.3.1 Coordinate System .......................................................................... 82
5.3.2 Fix Datum ......................................................................................... 82
5.3.3 Map Datum ...................................................................................... 83
5.3.4 Map Orientation Resolution ............................................................. 83
5.3.5 Roll Road Scale ............................................................................... 83
5.3.6 Reset Partial and Total Trip ............................................................. 83
5.4 COMPASS ........................................................................................... 83
5.4.1 Bearings ........................................................................................... 84
5.4.2 Variation ........................................................................................... 84
5.4.3 Calibration ........................................................................................ 84
5.5 ALARMS ........................................................................................... 84
5.5.1 Arrival Alarm .................................................................................... 84
5.5.2 XTE Alarm ........................................................................................ 85
5.5.3 Anchor Alarm ................................................................................... 85
5.5.4 Depth Alarm .................................................................................... 85
5.5.5 Grounding Alarm (Guardian Technology) ...................................... 85
5.5.6 Grounding Alarm Range ................................................................. 86
5.5.7 Grounding Alarm Report ................................................................ 86
5.6 SIMULATION ........................................................................................... 86
5.6.1 Activate Simulation .......................................................................... 86
5.6.2 Speed ........................................................................................... 86
5.6.3 Heading ........................................................................................... 86
5.6.4 Date and Time ................................................................................. 87
5.6.5 Cursor Control ................................................................................. 87
5.7 AIS MENU ........................................................................................... 87
5.7.1 AIS SYSTEM DEFINITIONS .......................................................... 87
5.7.2 AIS MENU ...................................................................................... 89
5.7.2.1 Display ............................................................................... 89
5.7.2.2 Activation range ................................................................. 89
5.7.2.3 CPA Alarm ......................................................................... 89
5.7.2.4 CPA Limit ........................................................................... 89
5.7.2.5 TCPA Alarm ....................................................................... 89
5.7.2.6 TCPA Limit ......................................................................... 90
5.7.3 TO SET THE CHART PLOTTER FOR RECEIVING AIS .............. 90
5.7.4 QUICK INFO ON AIS TARGET ..................................................... 90
5.8 C-STAFF ........................................................................................... 90
5.9 C-WEATHER SERVICE ........................................................................... 91
5.9.1 C-WEATHER SERVICE MENU ..................................................... 91
5.9.1.1 Download ........................................................................... 91
Select Country to Call ........................................................ 92
SIM PIN .............................................................................. 92
Download Area .................................................................. 92

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5.9.1.2 Copy from USER C-CARD ................................................ 92
5.9.1.3 Weather Forecast .............................................................. 92
5.9.1.4 Real Time View ................................................... 93
5.9.1.5 Type of Data ........................................................ 93
5.10 FISH FINDER MENU .................................................................... 93
5.11 RADAR SETUP MENU ................................................................. 93
6 For the Technician .......................................................................................... 95
6.1 DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................... 95
6.2 INSTALLATION AND REMOVING ........................................................... 96
6.3 EXTERNAL WIRING ................................................................................ 97
6.4 TYPICAL CONNECTIONS ....................................................................... 98
6.5 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 99
6.5.1 Problems and Solutions .................................................................. 99
6.5.2 Quick Reference Guide ................................................................. 100
6.5.3 If you need assistance .................................................................. 100
6.5.3.1 World Background Charts ............................................... 100
Worldwide Background Update ....................................... 100
6.6 SYSTEM TEST ....................................................................................... 101
6.6.1 RAM Menu .................................................................................... 101
6.6.2 Dim Menu ..................................................................................... 102
6.6.3 Cartridges ..................................................................................... 102
6.6.4 Serial Ports ................................................................................... 102
6.6.5 Modem Test .................................................................................. 103
A Terms ......................................................................................... 105
B Smart DGPS WAAS Receiver ...................................................................... 111
B.1 INSTALLING ......................................................................................... 111
B.2 DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................... 112
Analytical Index ......................................................................................... 113

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1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the chartplotter!
If you have not used a position-finding instrument before and intend to use
your chartplotter for navigating, we suggest you should read this User Manual and
make sure you are familiar with its contents.
The User Manual is divided into three main parts. Chapter "Before You
Begin" introduces you to the basic information to get you start using the chartplot-
ter. Chapter "For the New User" should be read first to become familiar with your
new instrument. Chapter "For the Experienced User" introduces the advanced fea-
tures of the chartplotter.
1.1 CONVENTIONS
Throughout this User Manual, the labelled keys are shown in capitals letters
enclosed between single inverted commas, for example 'MENU'.
Menu operations are in bold characters listed by keys sequence with the
menu names enclosed between inverted commas, for example 'MENU' + "BASIC
SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' means: press the
'MENU' key, using the cursor key select the Basic Settings menu and press 'ENTER',
using the cursor key select the Input/Output menu and press 'ENTER'.
Terms underlined, for example Mark, are explained in the Appendix "Terms".
1.2 FEATURES
The chartplotter is a computer specifically designed for nautical use but, more

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precisely, to ease and speed up all calculations, which so far have been done manu-
ally. If connected to a positioning instrument, the chartplotter displays the current
position, the speed, and the heading of the boat and its Track. The user information
like Waypoints, Marks and Tracks can then be stored on a User C-CARD and can be
recalled at any time. On the screen are shown navigation data and cartographic in-
formation obtained from electronic charts of C-MAP C-CARD.
When the package containing the chartplotter is first opened, please check it
for the following contents (if any parts are missing contact the dealer the chartplot-
ter was purchased from):
•External quick disconnect bracket and I/O cable 1,5 mt/5.9"
•Chartplotter's protective cover
•Fuse 2 Amp. + fuseholder
•User Manual
Note ONLY FOR PANORAMIC 8 SUN
The package contains the following parts too: Flush mounting kit; Smart DGPS WAAS Receiver
with cable 15 mt/45 feet.
C-MAP C-CARD (cartography data cards) are available through your local
dealer. For additional information on C-MAP Cartography visit web site at www.c-
map.com.
1.2.1 SPECIFICATIONS
1.2.1.1 Main Characteristics
Recordable Individual points
•User Points : 500
•Type of User Points : 16
Routes
•Routes : 25
•Max User Points per Route : 100
Tracking
•Tracks : 2
•Points per Track : 1000
•Step by Distance : 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 Nm
•Step by Time : 1, 5, 10, 30 Sec, 1, 5, 10 Min
Cartographic Functions
•Detailed Map by using C-MAP C-CARD
•Coordinates System (ddd mm ss, ddd mm.mm, ddd mm.mmm, UTM, OSGB, TD)