Lowrance ELITE TI User manual

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ELITE Ti
Operator Manual
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Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the
right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be
reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest
distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment
in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or
property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for
observing safe boating practices.
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AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT
IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY
VIOLATE THE LAW.
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Trademarks
Lowrance®and Navico®are registered trademarks of Navico.
Simrad®is used by license from Kongsberg.
Navionics®is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc.
NMEA®and NMEA 2000®are registered trademarks of the National
Marine Electronics Association.
Fishing Hot Spots®is a registered trademark of Fishing Hot Spots Inc.
Copyright© 2012 Fishing Hot Spots.
C-MAP is a trademark of Jeppesen.
SD™and microSD™are trademarks or registered trademarks of
SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
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Additional mapping data: Copyright© 2012 NSI, Inc.: Copyright©
2012 by Richardson’s Maptech.
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Power-Pole®is a registered trademark of JL Marine Systems, Inc.
C-Monster™is a trademark of JL Marine Systems, Inc.
Navico product references
This manual can refer to the following Navico products:
•Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder)
•DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)
•DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)
•GoFree™ (GoFree)
•INSIGHT GENESIS® (Insight Genesis)
•SmartSteer™ (SmartSteer)
•StructureMap™ (StructureMap)
•StructureScan® (StructureScan)
•StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD)
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or
system: lowrance.com.
Regulatory statements
This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as
coastal sea areas administered by the USA, and countries of the E.U.
and E.E.A.
This equipment complies with:
•CE under 2014/53/EU Directive
•The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008
•Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
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received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The relevant Declaration of conformity is available on the following
website: lowrance.com.
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the ELITE Ti. It
assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the
system is ready to use.
The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of
navigation, nautical terminology and practices.
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is
emphasized as follows:
ÚNote: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or
some important information.
Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn
personnel that they should proceed carefully to
prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/
personnel.
Manual version
This manual is written for software version 1.0. The manual is
continually updated to match new software releases. The latest
available manual version can be downloaded from lowrance.com.
Viewing the manual on the screen
The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the
manuals and other PDF files on the screen. Manuals can be
downloaded from lowrance.com.
The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or
copied to the unit’s internal memory.
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Use the menu options or the keys and on-screen buttons to
maneuver in the PDF file as described below:
•Search, Goto page, Page Up and Down
Select the relevant panel button.
•Scroll pages
Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
•Panning on the page
Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
•Zoom In/Out
Key operation: Use the +and -keys.
•Exit the PDF viewer
Select the Xin the upper right corner of the panel.
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The Software version
The software version currently on this unit can be found in the
About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings.
For more information, refer to "About" on page 110. For upgrading
your software, refer to "Softwareupgrades" on page 115.
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Contents
13 Introduction
13 Front controls
14 The Home page
15 Application pages
16 Power-Pole anchors
19 Basic operation
19 System Controls dialog
19 Turning the system on and off
20 Display illumination
20 Locking the touchscreen
20 Using menus and dialogs
21 Selecting pages and panels
21 Using the cursor on the panel
23 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint
24 Screen capture
25 Customizing your system
25 Customizing the Home page wallpaper
25 Adjusting panel size
26 Data Overlay
26 Adding new favorite pages
27 Edit favorite pages
28 Charts
28 The Chart panel
29 Chart data
29 Selecting chart type
29 Vessel symbol
29 Chart scale
30 Panning the chart
30 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
31 Displaying information about chart items
31 Using the cursor on the chart panel
32 Creating routes
32 Find objects on chart panels
32 3D charts
33 Chart overlay
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34 Insight charts
35 Navionics charts
39 Jeppesen charts
44 Chart settings
47 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails
47 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs
47 Waypoints
49 Routes
52 Trails
53 Navigating
53 Steer panel
54 Navigate to cursor position
54 Navigate a route
55 Navigating with the autopilot
56 Navigation settings
58 Sonar
58 The Sonar image
59 Zooming the image
59 Using the cursor on the image
59 Viewing history
60 Setting up the image
62 Stop sonar
62 Advanced options
63 Start recording log data
64 Stop recording log data
65 Viewing the recorded sounder data
66 Sonar view options
68 Sonar settings
71 StructureScan
71 The StructureScan image
72 Zooming the StructureScan image
72 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel
73 Viewing StructureScan history
73 Setting up the StructureScan image
74 Stop sonar
75 Advanced StructureScan settings
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76 StructureMap
76 The StructureMap image
76 Activating Structure overlay
77 StructureMap sources
78 StructureMap tips
78 Recording StructureScan data
79 Using StructureMap with mapping cards
80 Structure options
82 Info panels
82 Dashboards
82 Customizing the Info panel
84 Trolling motor autopilot
84 Safe operation with the autopilot
85 Switching from automatic navigation to standby mode
85 Autopilot interface
86 Autopilot control of the trolling motor
90 Autopilot settings
92 Wireless connection
92 Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot
93 GoFree Shop
93 GoFree Controller & Viewer
93 Uploading log files to Insight Genesis
94 Bluetooth wireless technology
95 Wireless settings
98 AIS
98 AIS target symbols
99 Searching for AIS items
99 Viewing information about single AIS targets
100 Calling an AIS vessel
100 AIS SART
102 Vessel alarms
103 Vessel settings
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105 Alarms
105 Alarm system
105 Type of messages
105 Single alarms
105 Multiple alarms
106 Acknowledging a message
106 Alarms dialog
108 Tools
108 Waypoints/routes/trails
108 Tides
108 Alarms
108 Settings
111 Vessels
111 Sun, Moon
112 Trip calculator
112 Files
112 Find
112 GoFree Shop
114 Maintenance
114 Preventive maintenance
114 Checking the connectors
114 Touchscreen calibration
114 NMEA Data logging
115 Software upgrades
116 Backing up your system data
119 Simulator
119 Demo mode
119 Simulator source files
120 Advanced simulator settings
121 Touchscreen operation
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Introduction
Front controls
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3
4
5
6
1
1 Touch screen
2 Pages
3 Zoom out / Zoom in (combined press = MOB)
4 New waypoint (long press = Find dialogue)
5 Power button
Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF.
Press once to display the System Controls dialog.
6 Card reader (behind logo)
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The Home page
The Home page is accessed from any operation by a short press on
the Pages key.
1 Tools
Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a
task, or for browsing stored information.
2 Local time and Water depth
3 Applications
Select a button to display the application as a full page
panel.
Press and hold a button to display pre-configured split
page options for the application.
4 Close button
Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous
active page.
5 Favorites
Select a button to display the panel combination.
Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the
Favorites panel.
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Application pages
Each application connected to the system is presented on panels.
The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination
with other panels in a multiple panel page.
All application pages are accessed from the Home page.
1 Application panel
2 Menu
Panel specific menu.
3 System Controls dialog
Quick access to basic system settings. Display the dialog by
a short press on the Power key.
4 Dialog
Information to or input from the user.
5 Alarm message
Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur.
Split pages
You can have up to 4 panels on each page.
2panelspage 3panelspage 4panelspage
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Panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted from the System
Controls dialog.
Quick split pages
Each full screen application has several pre-configured quick split
pages, featuring the selected application combined with each of
the other panels.
ÚNote: The number of quick split pages cannot be changed,
and the pages cannot be customized or deleted.
Access a quick split page by pressing and holding the application
button on the Home page.
Favorite pages
All preconfigured favorite pages can be modified and deleted, and
you can create your own. You can have a total of 12 favorite pages.
For more information, refer to "Addingnewfavoritepages" on page 26.
Power-Pole anchors
ÚNote: Bluetooth available early 2016.
Power-Pole anchors, which can be controlled by the C-Monster
Control System installed on your boat, can be controlled from the
ELITE Ti. To control the Power-Poles, you 'pair' the Power-Poles with
the ELITE Ti using Bluetooth wireless technology available in both
products.
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Power-Pole controls
When Power-Poles are paired with the ELITE Ti, the Power-Pole
button becomes available in the System Controls dialog. Select it to
display the Power-Pole controller.
For pairing Bluetooth devices, refer to "PairingBluetoothdevices" on page
94. If you are pairing dual Power-Poles, also review "Pairingwithdual
Power-Poles" on page 95.
When the Power-Pole controller is opened, the system connects to
paired Power-Poles. When the connection is confirmed the control
buttons are enabled.
ÚNote: The controls are grayed out until the system
connects with the Power-Poles. Once connected and
functional the arrows in the dialog turn white.
The Power-Pole controller displays control buttons for each Power-
Pole that is paired to the ELITE Ti.
Single press the Auto buttons to raise and lower the Power-Poles
automatically all the way up and down. The manual up and down
buttons raise and lower them as quickly, and as high or low as you
want.
SinglePower-Polecontroller
DualPower-Polescontroller
On a dual controller you can raise and lower the Power-Poles
separately, or press the sync (links) button to allow for control of
both with a single press of the auto buttons or the manual up and
down buttons.
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Stay connected
Select the Stay connected (cog) button on the Power-Pole
controller to open the Power-Pole settings dialog where you can
select to stay connected to all paired Power-Pole anchors.
ÚNote: Selecting to Stay connected speeds up access to
the controls, but the anchors cannot be controlled from
another display when it is selected. Turn off this option to
allow connection from other displays.
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Basic operation
System Controls dialog
The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system
settings. You display the dialog by making a short press on the
Power key.
Activating functions
Select the icon of the function you want to set or toggle on or off.
For those functions that toggle on and off, an orange bar across the
top of the icon indicates the function is activated, as shown in the
Data Overlay icon above.
Turning the system on and off
You turn the system on and off by pressing and holding the Power
key. You can also turn the unit off from the System Controls
dialog.
If the Power key is released before the shut-down is completed, the
power off process is cancelled.
Standby mode
In Standby mode, the Sonar and the backlight for screen and keys
are turned off to save power. The system continues to run in the
background.
You select Standby mode from the System Controls dialog.
Switch from Standby mode to normal operation by a short press on
the Power key.
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Display illumination
Brightness
The display backlighting can be adjusted at any time from the
System Controls dialog.
You can also cycle the preset backlight levels by short presses on
the Power key.
Night mode
The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for
low light conditions.
ÚNote: Details on the chart may be less visible when the
Night mode is selected!
Locking the touchscreen
You can temporarily lock a touchscreen to prevent accidental
operation of the system. Lock the touchscreen when large amounts
of water are on the screen, for example, in heavy seas and weather.
This feature is also useful when cleaning the screen while the unit is
turned on.
When the touch lock is active you can only operate the unit from
the keys.
You lock the touchscreen from the System Controls dialog.
You remove the lock function by a short press on the Power key.
Using menus and dialogs
Menus
The menu is used to operate the system and to adjust settings.
•Activate a menu item and toggle on/off an option by selecting it
•Adjust a slide bar value by either:
- dragging the slide bar
- selecting the +or -icons
Select the Back menu option to return to the previous menu level,
and then exit.
Page menus can be hidden to allow pages to be a full screen view.
To hide the menu, drag the menu to the right.
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