Simrad IS40 User manual

ENGLISH
IS40 Display
Operator Manual
simrad-yachting.com

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Preface | IS40 Operator Manual
Preface
As Navico are 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 instrument 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
Copyright © 2012 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:
www.simrad-yachting.com
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the IS40 instrument and OP10 Autopilot
controller. It assumes that all equipment is installed and 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:
¼Note: 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.

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The software
This manual is written for Simrad IS40 Release to Market 1 (RTM1). Please check website for
details on the current release version.
¼Note: The menu route shown above is an example only and may not match the software
installed on your unit!
¼Note: To update the software you will need a compatible multifunction display / chartplotter
running on the network. eg. Simrad NSS multi function display (MFD). If you do not have a
suitable device on the network you can arrange to update the software via a Simrad dealer.
You can download the latest version of the software from www.simrad-yachting.com.
Instructions on how to do this can be found on the website.
¼Note: The manual may have been updated to match new software releases. The latest
available manual version can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com
¼Note: Portions of this software are copyright © 2011 The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org).
All rights reserved.

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Contents | IS40 Operator Manual
Contents
5 Operation
5 The IS40 Display and OP10 Autopilot controller
6 Pages
7 Default pages
11 Replacing a data page
12 Changing an analog display scale
13 Template pages
14 Customizing a page
15 Auto scroll
16 Timer
17 Log
18 Alarms
21 Setup
21 Sources
22 Device list
27 Time & Date
27 Units
28 Display mode
28 Display setup
29 Show graphics
29 Boat type
29 Damping
30 Decimal places
30 Magnetic variation
30 Sounds
30 System
32 Diagnostics
33 Autopilot
33 Overview
33 Operation
34 OP10 Autopilot controller
35 Turning the autopilot on / off
35 Autopilot operational modes
36 Autopilot symbols
36 Selecting an autopilot mode
37 Standby mode (Manual helm steering)
37 Auto mode (Compass steer mode)
37 Wind mode
39 NoDrift mode
40 Navigation mode (Steer to waypoint)
42 Non Follow Up mode
42 Using the Autopilot in an EVC System
43 Autopilot settings
43 Installation menu
43 Commissioning
44 Dockside
45 Virtual Rudder Feedback
46 Rudder drive
47 Sea trial

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49 Autopilot response
50 Sea state filter
50 Sailing
51 Automatic steering
54 Reset
55 Maintenance
55 General maintenance
57 Specications
57 Technical specifications
58 Dimensional drawings
58 Display
58 OP10 Autopilot controller
59 Menu ow chart

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Operation | IS40 Operator Manual
Operation
The Simrad IS40 system is a networked multifunction instrument display and OP10 Autopilot
controller. The display shows speed, depth, heading, position, wind and environmental data
measured by sensors and other equipment connected to the system.
Navigational data, engine/battery status and vessel parameters such as accumulated log and
rudder angle may also be displayed.
The instrument calculates speed trim, wind, trip distance and time, average speed, set and
drift parameters. A race timer is also included.
If a compatible autopilot is installed and connected to the same network it can be controlled
by the OP10 Autopilot controller.
The IS40 Display and OP10 Autopilot controller
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AUTO
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MODE STBY
1 Display
2 Menu / Enter key
Used to enter the main menu, select sub menus and confirm selection.
¼Note: Press and holding the Enter key for 3 seconds takes you directly to the display setup
lighting level screen. If the lighting level is set below 5 it will automatically increase to 5. Use
the up and down keys to set the desired level and press Enter to confirm.
3 Page key
Scrolls through the eight default display pages and navigates back a step in menus.
¼Note: the eight default display pages including Autopilot page can be customized to display
the required data.
4 Directional keys
Scrolls up and down through selected menus / set values.
5 OP10 Autopilot controller
6 Mode key
Changes the Autopilot mode.
7 STBY key
¼Note: the key is labeled OFF on some models.
Changes the autopilot to Standby mode.
8 Course control keys
Changes target course / Activates Non Follow Up (NFU) mode when in Standby mode.
9 Auto key
Changes the autopilot to AUTO mode.
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Pages
From new the display shows eight default data pages. Data pages show a variety of boat data
and information available from sensors and devices on the network.
The display default pages show: Basic speed/depth, wind composite, basic wind/speed,
steering, depth history, GPS, highway and autopilot.
Each press of the page key will change the current data page to the next preselected page in
the cycle.
¼Note: Pressing the page key will change the data pages in sequence and in continuous
rotation.
You can choose to have up to eight pages as part of the data page cycle, these can be any
combination of the eight default and nine template pages available from the pages menu.
¼Note: Only seven pages will be available when in Instrument Only display mode.
¼Note: Two or more pages need to be enabled for the page key to function.

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Operation | IS40 Operator Manual
Default pages
Basic Speed / Depth
Two line data display. Boat speed and Depth
Wind Composite
The wind composite page presents the following information:
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1 Apparent wind speed (AWS)
2 Red - Close hauled port tack
3 Boat orientation. (Always pointing forwards)
4 True wind speed (TWS)
5 Apparent wind angle (AWA)
6 Green - Close hauled starboard tack
7 Apparent wind angle graphic
8 True wind angle graphic
9 True wind angle (TWA)
Basic Wind / Speed
Two line data display. Apparent Wind Angle and True Wind Speed
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1 Wind angle indicator - Green arrow right = Starboard tack. Red arrow right = Port
tack
2 Beaufort scale indicator

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Steering
The Steering page presents the following information:
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1 Compass graphic (Heading)
2 Heading
3 Bearing to waypoint (BTW)
4 O track limit
5 Rhumb line
6 Bearing to waypoint indicator
7 Course over ground (COG)
8 Cross track error (XTE) R = Right / L = Left
9 Cross track error graphic
10 Boat position from rhumb line
Depth History
Current depth and histogram of recorded depth data.
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1 Depth value
2 Boat type - Sail or Motor boat image
3 Depth graphic
¼Note: You can adjust the time period scale via the up & down keys.