Simrad GB40 User manual

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Simrad GB40
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Contents
1 Welcome to the GB40 7
1.1 Disclaimer..........................................................7
1.2 Warranty ...........................................................8
1.3 Terms and conventions ........................................8
1.4 Get Started ........................................................9
1.5 Start Up.............................................................9
1.6 Multiple panes in pages...................................... 11
1.7 Controllers - OP30 remote/USB mouse ................. 12
1.8 Network the GB40 ............................................. 13
1.9 Add an OP30 to a GB40...................................... 13
2 Setup 15
2.1 Setup: Units ..................................................... 15
2.2 Setup: Chart .................................................... 17
2.3 Setup: Navigation ............................................. 18
2.4 Setup: Data sources .......................................... 19
2.5 Setup: Tracks ................................................... 20
2.6 Setup: Radar.................................................... 21
2.7 Setup: Echosounder .......................................... 21
2.8 Setup: AIS ....................................................... 23
2.9 Setup: Entertainment ........................................ 24
2.10 Setup: Installation........................................... 25
2.11 Setup: Vessel Statistics .................................... 27
2.12 Setup: Backup/Restore .................................... 28
2.13 Setup: System ................................................ 28
2.14 Setup: Restore To Factory Defaults .................... 30

3 Chart 31
3.1 Chart Manager.................................................. 31
3.2 Chart: The Basics.............................................. 44
3.3 Chart: Display .................................................. 45
3.4 Chart: Display features ...................................... 46
3.5 Chart: Show vessel status and position ................ 47
3.6 Chart: Position data sources ............................... 47
3.7 Chart: Instant GoTo .......................................... 47
3.8 Chart: GoTo/Show a new coordinate .................... 48
3.9 Chart: Range and bearing .................................. 48
3.10 Chart: Keep your vessel in view......................... 49
3.11 Chart: Pan the chart ........................................ 50
3.12 Chart: Zoom the chart ..................................... 50
3.13 Chart: Preset chart views ................................. 50
3.14 Chart: Orientation - Head Up/North Up/Course
Up ................................................................ 51
3.15 Chart: Vessel offset selection ............................ 52
3.16 Chart: Detail selection...................................... 52
3.17 Chart: Customise the chart screen ..................... 53
3.18 Chart: Vessel symbol selection .......................... 54
3.19 Chart: Predictor line on/off ............................... 54
3.20 Chart: Chart boundaries on/off .......................... 55
3.21 Chart: Guard zone - what is it?.......................... 55
3.22 Chart: Guard zone on/off.................................. 55
3.23 Chart: Safe depths on/off ................................. 56
3.24 Chart: Safe soundings on/off............................. 56
3.25 Chart: Light sectors on/off ................................ 57
3.26 Chart: Lat/Long grid overlay on/off .................... 57
3.27 Chart: Text on/off ........................................... 58
3.28 Chart: Preset chart views ................................. 58

3.29 Chart: Overlays............................................... 62
3.30 Chart: Overlay the radar .................................. 63
3.31 Chart: Overlay ports & marinas ......................... 64
3.32 Chart: Overlay tide information ......................... 64
3.33 Chart: Overlay roads, terrain, bathymetry, SAR,
GMDSS .......................................................... 65
3.34 Chart: Information about an object .................... 66
3.35 Chart: Routes & waypoints ............................... 66
3.36 Chart: Create/name a new route ....................... 67
3.37 Chart: Copy a route ......................................... 68
3.38 Chart: Delete or show/hide a route .................... 68
3.39 Chart: Select & follow/stop a route .................... 69
3.40 Chart: Manage with chart ................................. 70
3.41 Chart: Manage with Routes Library .................... 71
3.42 Chart: GoTo next or previous waypoint............... 73
3.43 Chart: Reverse a route ..................................... 73
3.44 Chart: Reset the XTE ....................................... 73
3.45 Chart: Tracks.................................................. 74
3.46 Chart: Tracks settings ...................................... 74
3.47 Chart: Track - show/hide .................................. 75
3.48 Chart: Manage the Track Library........................ 76
3.49 Chart: Waypoints ............................................ 77
3.50 Chart: Create a waypoint or event mark ............. 77
3.51 Chart: Edit a waypoint/event mark .................... 77
3.52 Chart: Navigate & manage your waypoints.......... 78
3.53 Chart: Manage the Waypoints Library ................. 79
3.54 Chart: Cancel GoTo waypoint ............................ 79
4 3D Chart 81
4.1 3D Chart: Screen .............................................. 81

4.2 3D Chart: Display.............................................. 82
4.3 3D Chart: Synchronize with Chart........................ 82
4.4 3D Chart: View Adjustments ............................... 83
4.5 3D Chart: Bathymetrics - Show/Hide.................... 83
5 3D Steer 85
5.1 3D Steer: Display.............................................. 85
5.2 3D Steer: Reset the XTE .................................... 85
6 AIS: Introduction 87
6.1 AIS: Screen...................................................... 88
7 Echosounder 89
7.1 Echosounder: Display ........................................ 89
7.2 Echosounder: Screen ......................................... 90
7.3 Echosounder: Interpret the screen....................... 91
7.4 Echosounder: Operating modes........................... 93
7.5 Echosounder: Colors.......................................... 94
7.6 Echosounder: Scroll speed.................................. 94
7.7 Echosounder: Pulse power.................................. 95
7.8 Echosounder: Gain setting.................................. 95
7.9 Echosounder: Threshold setting........................... 96
7.10 Echosounder: Noise filter.................................. 97
7.11 Echosounder: A-scope ratio .............................. 97
7.12 Echosounder: Depth line................................... 97
7.13 Echosounder: Depth value ................................ 98
7.14 Echosounder: 50/200 kHz split screen ................ 98
7.15 Echosounder: Auto Range................................. 99
7.16 Echosounder: Range ...................................... 100
7.17 Echosounder: Range shift ............................... 100

7.18 Echosounder: Zoom range .............................. 100
7.19 Echosounder: Zoom range shift ....................... 101
7.20 Echosounder: Split zoom screen ...................... 101
7.21 Echosounder: Split bottom lock ....................... 102
7.22 Echosounder: Split ratio ................................. 103
7.23 Echosounder: A-Scope - show/hide .................. 103
8 Radar 105
8.1 Radar: Introduction ......................................... 105
8.2 Radar: Display................................................ 105
8.3 Radar: Screen ................................................ 106
8.4 Radar: Status bar............................................ 107
8.5 Radar: Operating modes - Start/Stop/Standby .... 107
8.6 Radar: Orientation - Head Up/North Up/Course
Up .............................................................. 107
8.7 Radar: Range offset (trigger delay).................... 108
8.8 Radar: PPI position - Look Ahead/Center/Offset... 109
8.9 Radar: True or Relative Motion mode (TM/RM) .... 110
8.10 Radar: True Motion - reset TM position ............. 110
8.11 Radar: Gain, Rain clutter, Sea clutter
adjustment................................................... 111
8.12 Radar: Preferences ........................................ 114
8.13 Radar: Range & bearing ................................. 116
8.14 Radar: Targets.............................................. 121
8.15 Radar: MARPA............................................... 122
8.16 Radar: Guard zones ....................................... 126
9 Instruments 131
9.1 Instruments: Screen........................................ 131
9.2 Instruments: Display ....................................... 131

9.3 Instruments: Configure gauge........................... 132
9.4 Instruments: New panel................................... 133
10 Entertainment 135
10.1 Entertainment: File formats supported.............. 136
10.2 Entertainment: USB drives.............................. 136
10.3 Entertainment: Video Juke Box........................ 138
10.4 Entertainment: Music Jukebox......................... 139
10.5 Entertainment: DVD/CD ................................. 143
11 Alarms 145
11.1 Alarms: Alarm Log......................................... 145
11.2 Alarms: Customize ........................................ 146
11.3 Alarms: Acknowledgement.............................. 147
12 Index 149

1Welcome to the GB40
The GB40 (Glass Bridge 40) system is designed for easy use in the
marine environment.
The GB40 can integrate navigation, fishfinding, instrumentation,
multimedia entertainment, and an onboard camera. Whatever type
of boat you have and however you use it, you can customize the
GB40 to meet your needs.
Flexible, modular and innovative, the GB40 delivers awesome
performance.
Please take a few minutes to learn how to get started with your
GB40.
Note:The GB40 has several requirements that must be met to
ensure safe and proper operation. Installation and interfacing o
f
the GB40 should be done by a marine technician using the
guidelines found in the various installation manuals.
1.1 Disclaimer
As Simrad 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 Simrad distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the
instrument and transducers 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.
NAVICO HOLDING AS. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS
PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR
THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals,
user guides and other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated
from, another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict
between any Translation of the Documentation, the English
language version of the Documentation will be the official version
of the Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.
Navico Holding AS. and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates
reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.
Copyright © 2008 Navico Holding AS.
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1.2 Warranty
The Simrad Warranty Statement is supplied as a separate
document.
It is shipped with the Product Registration Card.
In case of any queries, refer to www.simrad-yachting.com.
1.3 Terms and conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
To "click" on a screen feature (button, icon, text field or other)
with the OP30 means to position the cursor on a screen feature
and press the tick key.
To "drag" over an area with the OP30 remote control means to
position the cursor on a screen feature, hold down the tick key,
then reposition the cursor.
"Select" means to use the OP30 Remote control or USB mouse to
click on the button, key, area or point specified. For USB keyboard
operation, refer to the Controller section.
"Select Pages" mean to select Pages on your OP30 controller
OR select Pages on the USB mouse menu at the top of the
screen. To "cancel" an operation means to press X on the OP30
or select "Cancel" on the main menu.
The "main menu" refers to the buttons down the right side of
the screen. Some of these buttons display settings or values. In
some instances, the buttons referred to are actually mouse
buttons above the main pane, or shortcut buttons on the OP30.
The "scroll frame" is the semi-transparent area framing the
chart. If you position your cursor over the edge of a scroll frame,
the chart scrolls toward the opposite edge. So, if the cursor is
positioned over the top edge, the chart scrolls from top to bottom.
A "pane" is a part of a screen showing one GB40 function, such as
the sounder, chart, radar, and so on.
A "page" is a full screen that might display anything from one to
four panes.
The "cursor" is the crosshair or arrow that is shown on screen.
"Buttons" are displayed graphically on screen. They are normally
located around the screen border or in rows on the pages.
Range - enlarges the detail and Range + shrinks the detail.
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1.4 Get Started
It's best to work through this section with the GB40 set up and
running so you can try out the various functions and see the
results.
This section assumes you have one OP30 and the master unit in
the system. It also assumes you are running from factory default
settings.
If starting the system for the first time, you're recommended to
check the setup preferences for Units, Chart, Radar and
Echosounder. Most of these should have been set by your
system installer. See the Setup section for more information.
It's essential that you enter accurate data to ensure the
GB40 delivers safe and reliable information.
The draft and the safe depth values must be accurate
otherwise the "Depth Below Keel" alarm will not work
correctly.
The transducer depth must be accurate otherwise the
echosounder screen will be wrong.
You are recommended to add a safety margin to these
values.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US
Government which is solely responsible for its operation,
accuracy and maintenance. This system is subject to
changes which could affect the accuracy and performance
of all GPS equipment in the world.
1.5 Start Up
When starting a GB40 system, perform the following common
tasks:
¾ Turn on the GB40:
•Press and hold the PWR key on the OP30 for about 5-6
seconds.
Note:If there is no OP30 connected, start the system using the
ON/OFF button at the rear of the GB40.
When the GB40 starts up, the splash screen loads followed by
the Terms & Conditions.
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•Select Accept conditions of use.
•If there is no GPS signal going into the GB40 an alarm may
appear. If so, select Acknowledge.
•A full-screen Chart pane is displayed. If you have a GPS signal
going into the system your position is centered on-screen.
¾ Start the Radar:
A radar scanner typically has a warm up period before signals can
be adequately processed.
•Select Pages on your OP30 controller OR select Pages on
the USB mouse menu at the top of the screen. (Throughout
this manual, this action is abbreviated to "Select Pages.")
•Select Radar.
The Radar Mode button will display its current status.
•Select Radar Mode if the status needs to change.
¾ Check the Instruments:
•Select Pages.
•Select Instruments.
Your default instruments pane contains some basic information
which you can customize, depending on the sensory data your
vessel receives.
¾ Show/hide the Instruments bar:
You can show or hide the instruments bar at the bottom of the
screen.
•If you want to change the current setting, select Pages.
•Select Show/Hide Instruments Bar to toggle to the
other setting.
You can customize the instruments bar.
¾ Start the Echosounder:
•Select Pages.
•Select Echo.
You can customize the Echosounder.
¾ Select a palette:
You can select a palette to suit sunlight, day time, or night time
conditions.
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•Select Pages.
•The Palette button shows the current setting. Select it to
change the setting.
•A list of choices is displayed. Select the new setting.
1.6 Multiple panes in pages
The GB40 can save and recall combinations of panes, delivering
several functions on screen at the same time. A collection of panes
is called a Page.
Pages can be configured in several layouts:
Single - a full pane.
Twin - two half panes, side by side.
Tri - One half pane, two quarter panes.
Three-to-One - One half pane, three mini-panes.
Quad - Four quarter-panes.
¾ Loading preset panes
•Select Pages to display the single-function pages.
•Select Pages again to display a choice of preset page
combinations tailored to suit activities such as cruising or
fishing.
•Select the page you want to display.
¾ To expand a small pane temporarily
•Press WIN on your OP30 until the pane you want to expand
has a red border.
•Select MAX at the top right of your screen.
•Select MIN when finished.
¾ To customize a preset page
You can select your own combination of applications to put into a
preset page.
•Select Edit Pages.
•Select the preset page you want to edit. Select Next.
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•Select the layout type. Select Next.
◦Choose the content for each pane from the list of
applications displayed. After selecting the application for the
current highlighted pane (indicated by a red border).
Change focus to another pane by using the arrow keys on
the OP30. Once again, select an application from the list to
be displayed in this pane.
◦Select Edit. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a new
name. Select OK.
◦Show or hide the instrument bar.
•Select Save.
1.7 Controllers - OP30 remote/USB mouse
The GB40 can be operated using a SIMRAD OP30 remote control
(this is the preferred option) or by using a USB mouse. These
devices are called controllers.
Note:At least one controller must be present in the network
when powered up for the first time.
OP30
The OP30 has several dedicated shortcut and feature buttons
that can access common features quickly. Each GB40 on the
network can be set up to accept or ignore key presses from any
OP30 on the network.
USB Mouse
Plugging in a USB mouse introduces an extra set of buttons on
screen.
Using a USB mouse can be a very convenient way to quickly
negotiate through the GB40s onscreen menus and buttons.
However, each mouse can only operate the GB40 it is plugged
into. The GB40 registers "left-click" or single-button clicks and
dragging, but not double-clicks.
If you're using a mouse on the same system as an OP30
controller, right click the mouse each time you use it after having
used the OP30. This will put the system back into the correct
mode for mouse usage.
Note:When a GB40 detects a mouse, an extra set of buttons
above the main pane appears. These buttons are shortcuts to
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common functions. Right click the mouse to make it operational.
You can switch between the menu and chart cursor with a right
click (similar to the OP30 MENU key).
1.8 Network the GB40
The GB40 can be connected to a wide variety of compatible marine
devices, including Simrad's echosounder and radar. A qualified
marine electronics technician should perform these installations.
The GB40 integrated networking technology lets you connect two
or more display units in order to share navigation, sounder, radar,
entertainment, and instrumentation data. Any changes that you
make to any of these functions, such as creating a new waypoint
or saving a new video in the video jukebox, are instantly available
to everyone using the GB40 system.
If more than one display unit is used in the GB40 system, one of
them must be specified as the master unit. The other display units
are sometimes referred to as client units. The master unit MUST:
•have all the data wiring (such as NMEA) run to it. Incoming
navigation date, such as GPS and NMEA, is received by the
master unit and then distributed over the network to other
display units.
•have the chart license key connected to it. When the chart
license key is connected and the charts unlocked, other display
units can share the one license and display the charts.
•be operating in order for the other display units to function with
navigational information.
If the master unit is NOT operating, all the other display units will
show a grey screen with the message "Master “name”
unavailable". This will be the case for Chart, Radar, and 3D Chart.
1.9 Add an OP30 to a GB40
The GB40's primary controller is the Simrad OP30. Once the
SimNet network has been initialized you can add more controllers
(OP30s, a USB mouse or trackball) to the system if you want.
Networking an OP30 with a specific unit can be as simple or
detailed as you like. One GB40 can be controlled by several OP30s
or by a subset of controllers on the SimNet network but an OP30
Controller may only control a single GB40.
In multi-unit systems, setting up the master-client relationships
between the GB40s and your OP30 assignments will be done by
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your installer but you may wish to add another OP30 to the
SimNet network at a later time.
Note:Adding a new OP30 to the SimNet network requires
another controller to be present: either an established OP30, or
a USB controller plugged into the unit that the new OP30 will
operate.
For SimNet networks with no suitable controllers attached, try
restarting the SimNet network if moored, OR, if underway,
connect an OP30 to the SimNet network. GB40 will identify with
the OP30 by sounding 3 short beeps. If the OP30 is not
recognized, press and hold the PWR and MENU keys
simultaneously for 3 seconds in order to reset the OP30.
¾ To add an OP30 to the SimNet network:
•Connect a new OP30 to the SimNet network then press and
hold the PWR and MENU keys for 5-10 seconds. A double beep
confirms that the unit has reset.
•Switch Off power on the GB40. Press and hold PWR for 5
seconds on the OP30 to switch on.
This new OP30 will register to each GB40 on the network, but
will not operate any unit until it has been assigned control.
Now use an established OP30 to assign the new OP30 to the
network as follows:
•Select Pages, then Setup from the main menu.
•Select Installation.
•Select Keypad Controller Status. This page allows you to
assign the new OP30 to the target unit.
•Select the new unit's keypad ID. if you don't know which OP30
is which, select a keypad ID and select Identify.
The targeted GB40 will send a beep and flash to the OP30
associated with the ID you selected.
Select Add Keypad.
Select Return.
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2Setup
The setup options affect how the GB40 measures, displays and
interacts with the environment around your vessel.
Some setup options enable you to specify your preferences for
information display formats but other setup options are important
configurations that affect critical navigation settings.
After commissioning the system, you can record a backup on a
portable storage device.
It's essential that you enter accurate data to ensure the
GB40 delivers safe and reliable information.
Enter accurate draft and safe depth values, otherwise the
"Depth Below Keel" alarm will not work correctly.
Enter an accurate transducer depth value, otherwise the
echosounder screens will be wrong.
You are recommended to add a safety margin to this
accurate data.
¾ To access any setting:
•Select Pages then Setup from the main menu.
•Select the row showing the appropriate setting.
Options about that setting will be listed underneath.
•Select the setting you wish to change.
Depending on the setting, you might enter values using the on-
screen keyboard, use a drag-line to alter values, step through
values using on-screen arrows, or use the hard-key controller.
•When you are finished, select Return.
2.1 Setup: Units
¾ To enter setup options for Units
•Select Pages then Setup from the main menu.
•Select + Units to display a list of options.
•When you are finished, select Return.
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Units Default Description
Distance Units
Nautical Miles X
Statute Miles
Kilometers
Sets the format for large distance
units.
Distance Units Small
Yards
Feet X
Meters
Sets the format for small distance
units.
Temperature Units
Fahrenheit X
Celsius
Sets the format for temperature
units.
Depth Units
Feet X
Meters
Fathoms
Sets the format for depth units.
Speed Units
Knots X
MPH
KPH
Sets the format for speed units.
Pressure Units
PSI X
Bar
hPa
Sets the format for pressure
units.
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2.2 Setup: Chart
¾ To enter setup options for Chart
•Select Pages then Setup from the main menu.
•Select + Chart to display a list of options.
•When you are finished, select Return.
-Chart Default Description
C-Map Chart Manager
Activate Off Enters the C-Map Chart manager.
Use this to purchase / activate /
remove chart licenses.
C-Map Chart Diagnostics
Default Event Mark Icon
Icon Name Sets the default for icons displayed
on the screen when the Mark button
is pressed.
Default Waypoint Icon
Icon Name Sets the default for icons displayed
on the screen.
Guard Zone - Highlight danger objects within guard zone
On / Off On Sets the guard zone feature to
highlight approaching dangerous
objects on the chart.
Guard Zone angle
5,10,15,30,
45,60,75,90
15 Sets the angular width of the chart
guard zone (degrees).
Guard Zone Prediction time
1-60
minutes
5 Sets the amount of warning time
before the vessel reaches a
dangerous object.
Deep Contour
Depth Units 45 ft Sets the value of the deep water
contour. The deep water contour
should always be deeper than the
safe depth setting.
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2.3 Setup: Navigation
¾ To enter setup options for Navigation
•Select Pages then Setup from the main menu.
•Select + Navigation to display a list of options.
•When you are finished, select Return.
-Navigation Default Description
Bearing mode
True X
Magnetic
Sets the mode in which all bearings are
displayed on the screen. Calculations
are made with variation taken from the
GPS.
Position Format
Degrees /
Minutes /
Seconds
Degrees /
Minutes X
Sets the preferred format for position
data.
Predictor Length
1-60 Minutes 10 Sets how far the predictor line will
extend in front of the vessel: Predicted
position in X minutes at current speed.
Each minute is marked by a solid circle
on the course predictor line. Select Edit
to change.
Look Ahead Distance
(%) 75 Sets the amount of chart visible on the
screen in front of the vessel (Vessel
offset: look ahead mode).
Center Circle to Update
(%) 20 Sets how far the vessel will move from
center of the screen before the chart is
refreshed and the vessel returned to
center of the chart (Vessel Offset:
Center).
Angle Delay to Update
(Deg) 10 Sets the angle the vessel will turn
before the chart redraws to align vessel
with the top of the screen (Look Ahead
mode and Center mode).
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-Navigation Default Description
Waypoint Arrival Distance
(0.01-1
Nautical
Mile)
0.03 Sets the distance between the vessel
and the active waypoint before the
waypoint arrival alarm is activated and
the next waypoint becomes active.
At End of Route
Stop
Navigating X
Keep
Navigating
Stop navigating. Cancels active route
and stops sending information to the
autopilot.
Phantom Loran
On / Off Off Displays Phantom Loran information on
the status bar of the chart screen.
Group Repetition Interval
(Group
Listings)
9960
Preferred TDs
None
2.4 Setup: Data sources
There are three options for selecting the data sources for the
system:
•Local Reset - data sources are set automatically for the current
display unit only.
•Global Reset - data sources are set automatically for ALL
display units in the network.
•Automatic Data Source Selection - manually initiate the auto-
matic data source selection every time the unit is powered up.
Note:Ensure that the sources of the data are connected and
powered On.
¾ To reset Data Sources Locally or Globally:
Select Pages then Setup from the main menu.
Select either Local Reset Data Sources or Global Reset
Data Sources depending on your requirement.
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