Simrad IS20 Combi User manual

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Manual
Simrad IS20 Combi
Instrument
English Sw. 1.2

Manual
Simrad IS20 Combi
Instrument
English Sw.1.2
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Document no: 20222774
Revision: B
Date: March 2008
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.

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About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for installing and
operating the Simrad IS20 Combi instrument.
The manual does not include operator or installation
procedures for sensors that can be connected to the
system.
In this manual, names of menu commands, dialog box
text and keys are written in boldface (e.g. Main menu,
Setup command, Left key).
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.
Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that a
risk of damage to the equipment or hazard exists if
care is not exercised.
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Contents
1 Introduction ............................................... 7
General information ......................................7
Instrument layout .........................................7
Screen symbols ............................................8
IS20 system examples...................................8
2 Operation ................................................. 11
Turning the IS20 on..................................... 11
Backlighting ............................................... 12
Scrolling through data pages ........................ 13
Operating the menu system ......................... 14
Locking and unlocking the keys..................... 16
Power save function .................................... 16
3 The log/timer functions............................ 17
The timer function ...................................... 17
Trip logging ................................................ 20
Speed logging ............................................ 21
4 Changing the default settings................... 23
General ..................................................... 23
Setting the damping factors ......................... 23
Alarm setup ............................................... 24
Updating the data sources............................ 26
Changing the display settings ....................... 28
Language selection ..................................... 29

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Changing the units of measure ..................... 30
Changing the SimNet group setup ................. 30
5 IS20 Alarm system ................................... 33
Alarm indication.......................................... 33
Acknowledging an alarm .............................. 34
Viewing active alarms .................................. 34
Alarm codes ............................................... 34
6 Installation............................................... 37
Location of the unit ..................................... 37
Mechanical installation................................. 37
Cable connection ........................................ 39
Demo mode ............................................... 45
7 Conguration............................................ 47
First time start-up....................................... 47
Calibration ................................................. 48
SimNet groups............................................ 52
8 Maintenance ............................................. 53
General maintenance................................... 53
Service information ..................................... 53
Resetting the instrument system .................. 54
Displaying instrument information ................. 55

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9 Spare parts............................................... 57
Spares and auxiliaries.................................. 57
SimNet cables and accessories ..................... 58
10 Specications ......................................... 59
Technical specications................................ 59
Dimensional drawings .................................. 60
Menu ow chart .......................................... 61

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Introduction | 7
1 Introduction
General information
The IS20 Combi is an instrument that displays speed,
depth and temperature data measured by sensors con-
nected to the system.
Accumulated log and trip log as well as race log and
timer are implemented.
Instrument layout
The IS20 has a 130 * 104 pixels LCD. The display may
be set to red or white background color, and the contrast
and light level are adjustable.
The instrument is equipped with 2 SimNet connectors.
Keys
The instrument is operated by 6 keys. These are used to
adjust the light, scroll between data pages, to operate
the menu and to set parameter values.

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Softkeys
When the basic operation of
the keys is changed, soft key
symbols will be displayed right
above the keys to indicate the
alternate function.
The softkey symbols are illustrative, and they are de-
scribed under the functions as these appear in this
manual. The following general softkey symbols are used:
OK
Cancel
Screen symbols
The following symbols are used for depth readings:
Decreasing depth
Increasing depth
Depth reading measured from keel
Depth reading measured from water line
IS20 system examples
The IS20 may be installed as a stand-alone instrument
system, or as part of an advanced instrument or steering
system on the boat.
The figures on the next two pages show simplified illus-
trations for basic and an expanded IS20 system.

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IS20 Combi, Basic system
IS20 Combi, Basic system with 2 sensors