Simrad MX510 User manual

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Manual
Simrad MX510 and MX512
Navigation Systems
English

Operator & Installation manual
Simrad MX510 and MX512
Navigation Systems
English
The original language for this document is English. In the event of any discrepancy
between translated versions and the English version of this document, the English
document will be the official version.
Document no: 510 100 2002
Revision: B
Date: May 2010
To the best of our knowledge, the content in this publication was correct at the time of
printing.
As we are continuously improving our products we retain the right to make changes to
the product and the documentation at any time. Updated manuals are available from our
website www.simrad-yachting.com, and are free to download.
© Copyright 2010 by Navico Holding AS.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE!!
THE MX51xIS AN AID TO NAVIGATION ONLY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD IT BE USED IN LIEU OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT CHARTS. ITS
ACCURACY CAN BE AFFECTED BY MANY FACTORS SUCH AS EQUIPMENT
DEFECTS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, OR IMPROPER OPERATION. THE
USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFE NAVIGATION OF THE VESSEL. THIS INCLUDES
CONSULTING AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT CHARTS AND EXERCISING COMMON
PRUDENCE AND NAVIGATIONAL JUDGEMENT AT ALL TIMES.
How To Contact Us?
Contact your local SIMRAD Marine dealer for:
Installation, Service, & Technical Support
•
Sales of Accessories
•
Hardware and Software Upgrades
•
Unlike many other consumer electronics industries which only sell consumer electronic
devices, your marine dealer is often your best advisor for installation and service of your
new GPS receiver. We strongly encourage you to utilize the knowledge and experience
of your sales and service dealer.
Should you need to contact us directly for new sales, upgrades, repair service, or
technical support, we can be reached at the following:
USA Office:
NAVICO TORRANCE
A Division of NAVICO, Inc.
23868 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 201
Torrance, California 90505-5908
USA
[phone] Telephone
[phone] Fax
Internet:
www.simrad-yachting.com/en/Products/Professional/MX-Line/
Product Information
The model and serial number of your instrument are given on the instrument. Enter the
model and serial number in the spaces provided below. Always refer to this information
when you contact your dealer.
MX51_ CDU Serial No.:_________________
Antenna Model: __________________
Antenna S/N: __________________
Europe:
NAVICO UK Ltd.
Contact your dealer.
www.simrad-yachting.com/
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About this manual
Models Covered are:
MX51x GPS/DGPS
MX51x/BR
MX51x/BRIM
MX51x/MUC
This manual covers the operation and installation of both the MX510 and MX512 CDU
models. The keypad operation of these models are identical.
We have attempted to take care and develop manuals which provide in-depth
information. Where possible, we have attempted not only to describe what you see on
the screen, but how to understand and use it as well. Obviously, we can’t teach you how
to navigate, but we can help make your work more thorough and enjoyable. Throughout
the manual, you will find helpful hints about the interaction of various functions. In a
piece of equipment that has the many capabilities, important details can sometimes
become obscured in one or two lines of text. In our effort to ensure you get the most out
of this documentation, and to protect against important details becoming lost, don’t be
surprised if you see the same or similar information more than once.
This manual is organized into two main parts. The first section deals with the operation
while the second section talks about the installation and electrical interface. We start
by describing first the MX51x models covered in this book, then the special front panel
features including the traffic light indicator and USB connector. The sections that follow
detail each primary function as it is presented on the front panel (i.e. NAV, RTE, WPT,
PLOT, ...CFG). The appendices describe important details about special functions and
installation of the MX51x.
We hope you find the manual enjoyable and informative reading. As always, we welcome
your comments on improving our products or manuals. We wouldn’t mind if you wrote
to tell us that we did the job right the first time either. You can find a Reader Comment
Card at the back of the manual.
Related Documents
MX51x Quick Reference Guide (P/N 510 100 2003)
Symbols used in this manual
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:
Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
When necessary, used to warn personnel they should proceed carefully to
prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment.

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Contents
1 About GPS Navigation ...................................................... 11
Special notes.......................................................................11
2 Functional Description ..................................................... 13
CDU Congurations ..............................................................13
Basic CDU conguration ................................................13
MX51x DGPS................................................................13
MX51x/BR ..................................................................13
MX51x/BRIM (Backup Receiver Integrity Monitor) .............14
MX51x/MUC (Multi Unit Control) .....................................14
3 DGPS Beacon System ....................................................... 15
4 Keypad & Display Description .......................................... 17
Differential GPS Trafc Light Operation: ..................................17
GPS Trafc Light Operation: ..................................................18
The Display: ........................................................................19
+ Virtual Softkeys: .......................................................19
The Function Keys: ...............................................................20
Programmable Keys (F1 to F4) .....................................20
Mark / MOB Key .........................................................20
GOTO.......................................................................21
POWER ON/OFF ........................................................21
CLR (CLEAR) .............................................................21
CURSOR ..................................................................21
ENTER.....................................................................21
DAY/NIGHT View.......................................................21
FUNCTION Keys ...................................................................22
Automatic Identication System (AIS) ..........................22
Navigate....................................................................22
Dead Reckoning ...........................................................23
NAV1 - The Panorama Screen ........................................23
NAV2 - Basic Steering Information..................................25

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NAV3 - Expanded Navigation Information ........................25
NAV4 - Sensor Input Navigation .....................................26
NAV5 - Compass Display Screen.....................................28
NAV6 - Compass Display Screen.....................................28
Route........................................................................28
RTE1 - The Active Route................................................29
Creating a Route Using the GOTO Key:............................29
Erasing an Existing Route ..............................................31
Creating a Multi-Waypoint Active Route ...........................32
Insert By Number.........................................................32
Choose in Bank ............................................................33
Insert New Waypoint ....................................................34
Insert Route ................................................................34
Maneuvering Within the Route........................................35
ETA Setup ...................................................................37
SOG Based on Arrival Date & Time: ................................37
RTE2 - The Route Bank .................................................38
Waypoint ...................................................................39
Creating and Editing Waypoints ......................................39
Waypoint Lock/Unlock...................................................42
Removing Waypoints.....................................................43
Moving waypoints .........................................................44
Saving or Restoring Memory Data Using a USB Device ......46
Downloading Waypoints & Routes to Other Devices ...........47
Downloading Waypoints to a Personal Computer...............49
Uploading Waypoints from Other Devices ........................50
Uploading Waypoints from a Personal Computer ...............51
Mark / MOB ...............................................................52
GOTO........................................................................52
Plot...........................................................................54
PLOT 1 - Relative to Boat...............................................55
Customizing the Display ................................................55
Plot Screen Use Examples .............................................57
Grid Search .................................................................57
Man Over Board .........................................................58
Remote MOB................................................................59
Auxiliary....................................................................59

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AUX1 - Alarm Log .......................................................59
AUX2 - Speed Graph.....................................................59
AUX3 - Not Used ..........................................................60
AUX4 - Sun Almanac.....................................................60
AUX5 - Moon Phases.....................................................60
AUX6 - Batteries ..........................................................60
AUX7 -Unit Information .................................................60
AUX 10 - Tide ..............................................................61
Current Tide Display .....................................................61
AUX 11 - Tide Table Port List..........................................62
Adding a Port...............................................................63
Position .....................................................................64
POS1 - Position Display (Large Lat/Long Digits) ................64
User GRID...................................................................65
POS2 - Position, Altitude, Magnetic Variation, & Time ........65
POS3 - Position & Log ...................................................65
GPS ..........................................................................66
GPS1 - GPS Status Screen.............................................66
GPS2 - GPS Health Screen.............................................66
GPS3 - Visible Satellites ................................................67
GPS4 - GPS Position Uncertainty ....................................67
GPS5 - RAIM Status Screen ..........................................67
GPS6 - DGPS STATUS ..................................................69
GPS7 - DGPS Messages.................................................70
Conguration ..............................................................71
Alarms................................................................................71
Anchor - Anchor Watch Alarm ................................................71
COG SOG - Course & Speed Filter Settings & Setup ..................71
Compass - External Compass Input & Magnetic Variation Table ..72
Datum - Current Position Calculation ......................................73
Depth - NMEA Input Control ..................................................73
DGPS - DGPS Conguration ...................................................74
DGPS Mode: ................................................................74
DR - Dead Reckoning............................................................75
Dual Control - Dual Station Control.........................................75
GPS - Elevation Mask Control.................................................76
Initial Pos - Initial Position Entry.............................................77
LAN - Local Area Network .....................................................77
LAN Output (NMEA 0183 OVER IP)..........................................78
Language - Language Conguration........................................78

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Lighting - Display/Keyboard Light, Contrast Control & Set Display Default
Setting ...............................................................................78
Log - Speed Log Input (Pulse or NMEA 0183) ...........................79
Log Pulses - GPS SOG Log Pulse Output ..................................79
LORAN-C Integration ............................................................80
Raytheon: ...................................................................80
Locus: ........................................................................81
Memory ..............................................................................83
Navigation - Navigation Method & Waypoint Pass Criterion Control8 3
NMEA Out 1 - NMEA 0183 Output Data Control ........................85
Other Special Cases Affecting NMEA 0183 Records: ..................87
Operation - General Setup and Control Settings .......................88
Organizer - Automated Message Reminders .............................88
Position - Positioning Reference, Mode, & Alarm Control ............89
Printout (n) - Printer Output Control........................................90
ROT (Rate of Turn) ...............................................................91
Security..............................................................................92
Serial I/O ............................................................................92
Time - Mode and Format Control ............................................92
USB - USB Mass Storage Conguration ...................................93
VGA ..................................................................................94
Wind ..................................................................................94
Wpt & Rte Input - Uploading Waypoints into the MX51x .............95
5 Installation ...................................................................... 97
List of Components ..............................................................97
Installation notes .................................................................99
General.......................................................................99
Electronic Connections ..................................................99
Wire Preparation Procedure ......................................... 100
External Power........................................................... 100
Antenna Installation.................................................... 101
MX51x Navigator Installation........................................ 102
Equipment Interfacing................................................. 103
Mechanical installation drawings........................................... 115
MX510 Electrical installation drawings ................................... 123
MX512 Electrical installation drawings ................................... 131
6 Technical specications ................................................. 141
Appendix A - Datum List.................................................... 145
Appendix B - Engineering Mode......................................... 147
AUX7 - Unit Information & Self Test ...................................... 147