OPERATOR MANUAL
SIMRAD GB60
Glass Bridge system
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English
© 2006, 2007 by Navico Egersund AS
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OPERATOR MANUAL
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad GB60 GlassBridge System.
This manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of the Windows user interface,
such as operation of pull down menus and dialog boxes.
In this manual, names of dialog boxes, menu commands and menu buttons are written in
boldface (e.g. Navigation menu, Edit command, OK button). References to buttons on
the keyboard and on the optional operator panels are written in boldface, but in a
different text style (e.g. F9 button).
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 injury/death exists if care is not
exercised.
Sections
The document includes the following sections:
1
System description
An overview of the GB60 system and its components
2
Turning the system ON and OFF
A description for how to start and stop the GB60 system
3
Operator panels
An overview of GB60 operator panels
4
User interface
An overview of how the display is organized, and how to use menus and pop-up menus
5
Getting ready to use the system
Procedures that have to be performed before the system is ready to use
6
Basic operation
Common procedures that are independent on active view setup
7
The chart windows
Description of the chart display,- how to move around in the chart, select scale, and how
to position user objects in the chart.
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3D window
Description of the 3D display, the different 3D modes, the favorite boat view option and
how to change the 3D appearance
9
Navigational information
Information and abbreviations used in the NavInfo display
10 Video window
Description of the video display, how to select active video device and how to change the
video device settings
11 Radar
Description of the radar display, how to change radar settings and radar view, measure
distance, add guard zones, record radar images and how to use the radar overlay function
12 ECHO SOUNDER
Description of the Sounder display, how to set up and optimize the sounder, select
operational modes, position and use marks and waypoints, and how to use the included
record/playback function
13 Route planning
Methods and parameter settings used when planning and editing a route directly in the
chart
14 Advanced route planning
Route planning and modification by using the Planbook option
15 Tides and currents
Description for tides and currents symbols and how to use this information in route
planning
16 Navigating with GB60
Procedures for sailing along a route
17 Managing the chart database
Description of how the chart database is automatically and manually updated
18 Target tracking
Procedures for how to track radar or AIS targets
19 Maintenance
Descriptions for simple maintenance procedures that should be performed by the system
operator
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Contents
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2
3
4
5
6
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ......................................................1
1.1
Introduction ....................................................................................................2
1.2
System components ........................................................................................3
1.3
The software ...................................................................................................5
1.4
The chart database ..........................................................................................5
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF..................................7
2.1
Start up............................................................................................................8
2.2
Turning the GB60 system OFF ......................................................................8
OPERATOR PANELS ...........................................................9
3.1
General..........................................................................................................10
3.2
Keyboards .....................................................................................................10
3.3
Pointing devices............................................................................................11
3.4
GB60 Armrest remote CU (Option) .............................................................12
USER INTERFACE ............................................................15
4.1
General..........................................................................................................16
4.2
Displays, views and panes ............................................................................16
4.3
Display organization.....................................................................................17
4.4
Ghost cursor..................................................................................................22
GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM .............................23
5.1
Setting up the display in a single monitor system ........................................24
5.2
Setting up multiple monitors ........................................................................26
5.3
Defining the boat properties .........................................................................28
BASIC OPERATION ..........................................................37
6.1
Positioning a man-over-board marker ..........................................................38
6.2
Switching between predefined views ...........................................................39
6.3
Selecting active pane ....................................................................................39
6.4
Changing the pane content ...........................................................................40
6.5
Working with multiple monitors ..................................................................41
6.6
Setting the display brightness .......................................................................41
6.7
Tracking the vessel’s motion........................................................................42
6.8
Switching between Nav view and Plan view................................................42
THE CHART WINDOWS ....................................................43
7.1
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Chart types....................................................................................................44
7.3
The chart display ..........................................................................................45
7.4
Positioning the chart in the display ..............................................................47
7.5
Setting the chart orientation..........................................................................48
7.6
Selecting chart scale (zooming)....................................................................49
7.7
User objects in the chart ...............................................................................50
3D WINDOW ...................................................................57
8.1
General..........................................................................................................58
8.2
The 3D display..............................................................................................58
8.3
3D navigator modes......................................................................................60
8.4
Favorite boat views.......................................................................................65
8.5
Changing the 3D appearance........................................................................65
NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION.......................................67
9.1
The NavInfo display .....................................................................................68
10 VIDEO WINDOW .............................................................71
10.1 General..........................................................................................................72
10.2 The video display..........................................................................................72
10.3 Selecting the video inputs.............................................................................73
10.4 Adjusting video device settings....................................................................73
10.5 Adjusting stream format ...............................................................................74
10.6 Video pause ..................................................................................................74
11 RADAR ............................................................................75
11.1 General..........................................................................................................76
11.2 The radar display ..........................................................................................76
11.3 Starting and stopping the radar transmission................................................79
11.4 Radar settings ...............................................................................................80
11.5 Changing the radar view...............................................................................82
11.6 Optimizing the radar image ..........................................................................83
11.7 Measuring range and bearing to a target ......................................................85
11.8 Setting up a guard zone ................................................................................86
11.9 Recording the radar image............................................................................86
11.10 Radar overlay................................................................................................87
11.11 Target tracking..............................................................................................87
12 ECHO SOUNDER ..............................................................89
12.1 General..........................................................................................................90
12.2 The sounder display......................................................................................90
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12.3 Starting /stopping the sounder transmission.................................................93
12.4 Display setup ................................................................................................93
12.5 Selecting operational mode ..........................................................................95
12.6 Sounder settings............................................................................................96
12.7 Optimizing the sounder image......................................................................98
12.8 Using marks, event marks or an instant waypoints ......................................99
12.9 Advanced sounder options..........................................................................100
12.10 Record/playback .........................................................................................102
13 ROUTE PLANNING .........................................................103
13.1 General........................................................................................................104
13.2 Using the cursor for creating a route ..........................................................104
13.3 Locking and unlocking a route ...................................................................106
13.4 Naming individual waypoints.....................................................................106
13.5 Using existing marks or waypoints in a route ............................................107
13.6 Creating a route from a track......................................................................107
13.7 Editing a route ............................................................................................108
14 ADVANCED ROUTE PLANNING.......................................111
14.1 General........................................................................................................112
14.2 Opening the Planbook ................................................................................112
14.3 Edit a preplanned route...............................................................................113
14.4 Returning to Nav view................................................................................116
15 TIDES AND CURRENTS ..................................................117
15.1 General........................................................................................................118
15.2 Tide bar symbol ..........................................................................................119
15.3 Current arrow symbols ...............................................................................119
15.4 Using tides and current information in route planning...............................120
16 NAVIGATING WITH GB60..............................................125
16.1 General........................................................................................................126
16.2 Steering to a mark.......................................................................................126
16.3 Creating and sailing along a quick route ....................................................126
16.4 Sailing along a pre-planned route...............................................................127
17 MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE ...............................129
17.1 The chart table ............................................................................................130
17.2 Opening a chart...........................................................................................131
17.3 Changing view settings for chart objects....................................................131
17.4 Installing charts...........................................................................................132
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17.5 Uninstalling charts......................................................................................133
17.6 Chart quilting..............................................................................................134
18 TARGET TRACKING........................................................135
18.1 General........................................................................................................136
18.2 Changing the target settings .......................................................................136
18.3 Starting the target tracking .........................................................................137
18.4 Tracking symbols .......................................................................................138
18.5 Target alarms ..............................................................................................139
19 MAINTENANCE ..............................................................141
19.1 Maintenance philosophy.............................................................................142
19.2 Cleaning the operator panel and the computer surface...............................142
19.3 Checking the connectors.............................................................................142
19.4 Replacing the air inlet fan filter..................................................................142
19.5 Backup and restore procedures...................................................................142
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This section provides an overview of the GB60 system and
its components.
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1.1
Introduction
GB60 is designed to provide owners of large yachts with a total
overview of their surroundings and complete control of the
vessel.
It is possible to configure 3 monitors for each GB60 BB, and up
to 4 GB60 BB may be connected in the GlassBridge Network. A
maximum installation will enable the user to configure 12
monitors in different ways and with any combination of Vector
charts, Photos, Radars, NavInfo, Raster charts, 3D and Video
inputs.
GB60 displays the vessel position, speed and course in real time
in the chart, based on information received from navigational
sensors.
Based on speed and course information, the system generates
danger and grounding alarms.
GB60 includes route planning, and routes may be planned
independent of the actual vessel position. The routes are stored
and may be recalled whenever necessary.
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1.2
System components
The GB60 system includes the following units:
− GB60 BB (Black Box)
− DVD module
− Color monitor (may be supplied by others)
− Keyboard and mouse (may be supplied by others)
Keyboard and mouse may be replaced with a KM60 or a
COP20, including both a keyboard and a pointing device.
The basic system may be expanded with a GB60 Armrest CU
remote panel and with a PD60 Pointing device.
Optional equipment
Units that may be delivered by others
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GB60BB
GB60BB is built around a high–performance computer, running
Microsoft® Windows XP™ operating system.
DVD module
The DVD module includes a DVD reader/writer, and the
system’s on/off switch.
KM60 Keyboard & Mouse (Option)
The KM60 includes keyboard and a built-in track pad.
The keys are back-lit, and a dedicated key is used for controlling
the keyboard illumination.
GB60CU Armrest Remote control unit
(Option)
The GB60CU makes it possible to remotely operate the most
important functions in the GB60 system.
GB60CU is designed for mounting in the helmsman chair’s
armrest.
PD60 pointing Device (Option)
PD60 is an illuminated pointing device with cursor buttons.
COP20 Operator panel (Option)
The COP20 Operator panel includes keyboard, track ball with
cursor buttons, power button, alarm indicator and dimmer button
for panel lighting.
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1.3
The software
The GB60 software is running on Microsoft® Windows XP™
Operating system.
Software version and serial number is displayed during system
startup.
1.4
The chart database
GB60 uses Passport World Charts from Jeppesen Marine.
When delivered from factory a default world chart is installed
on the GB system. As the charts are updated regularly, a DVD
with the latest updated world chart will follow the system when
delivered from stock. It is recommended that this chart database
is installed before started using the system. The world chart
includes no access to detailed charts, and a permit code for
detailed chart regions should therefore be obtained from Simrad
before the system is used.
Refer the separate GB60 Installation manual for how to install
charts.
For updated chart information, visit:
http://www.passportonboard.com.
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TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
This section describes how to start and stop the GB60
system.
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2.1
Start up
The system is switched ON by pressing the power button on the
DVD module.
When power is switched on, the operating system will be started,
automatically followed by the GB60 program.
When the system is switched ON after the first-time
initialization, the system will start with the same settings that
were activated when the system was turned OFF.
2.2
Turning the GB60 system OFF
It is not possible to turn OFF the GB60 program separately.
The system is shut down by pressing User Settings followed by
the Shut Down menu buttons.
When the shut down is confirmed, the GB60 program will shut
down, followed by the shutdown procedure for the operating
system.
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OPERATOR PANELS
This section gives an overview of GB60 operator panels.
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3.1
General
The GB60 system may be operated with standard keyboard and
mouse, or with the KM60 keyboard or COP20 Operator panel.
An optional GB60 Armrest remote CU may be included for
remotely operating the GB60 system.
An optional PD60 pointing device may also be included.
3.2
Keyboards
The keyboard is used for entering characters in the different
dialog boxes.
The arrow buttons in the lower right corner of the keyboard may
be used for selecting chart scale. Refer Selecting chart scale
(zooming), page 49.
KM60 Keyboard (Option)
The KM60 includes both a keyboard and a pointing device.
The pointing device includes left, right and middle cursor
buttons, together with a pad used for moving the cursor.
Back
Lite
The Back Lite button in the keyboard’s right corner is used for
adjusting the keyboard illumination.
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COP20 Operator panel (Option)
A COP20 includes a keyboard and a track-ball with cursor
buttons.
POWER
BUTTON
DIMMER
ALARM
INDICATOR
Trackball
COP20
KEYBOARD
TRACK BALL WITH
COURSOR BUTTONS
Power button
Not used by the GB60 system.
Dimmer button
The dimmer button is used for adjusting the illumination on the
COP20 panel.
The dimmer button can only be used if the COP20 is connected to
external power.
Alarm indicator
Not used by the GB60 system.
3.3
Pointing devices
A pointing device is required to operate the GB60 system. This
may be a standard mouse, the optional PD60, or the pointing
devices included in the KM60 and COP20 panels.
The left cursor button is used for clicking on buttons and
operating menus, while the right button is used for displaying
pop-up menus.
If the pointing device includes a scroll button, this may be used
for scrolling through the chart scales when a chart window is
active.
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3.4
GB60 Armrest remote CU (Option)
GB60 Armrest remote CU includes 14 dedicated buttons and a
dimmer button used for adjusting the illumination on the GB60
CU panel.
The dedicated buttons are used for activating main functions.
The buttons function are dependant on active window’s content
as shown in the table below:
ACTIVE WINDOW / FUNCTION
BUTTON
CHART
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3D
RADAR
Short press:
Position event mark.
Long press:
Position Man Over Board marker.
Pan up / down
Increase / decrease
camera elevation
(Center on boat
mode).
Increase / decrease
range
Move forward/aft
(Explore mode)
Active menu:
Move up/down in menu list
Pan left / right
Rotate camera
clockwise / counter
clockwise
Decrease / increases
gain
Active menu:
Move right/left in menu lists
Zoom out / in
Center / off center
Active menu:
Escape function, e.g. active the last command
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Active chart pane:
Set boat/view parameters to: center boat, course up and max
ahead view
Single monitor:
Single press:
Long press:
Multiple monitors:
Single press:
Long press:
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Shift focus to next pane (clockwise) in current
display
Switch display to next view configured in View
Manager
Shift focus to next pane (clockwise) in current
display
Shift focus to next monitor
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ACTIVE WINDOW / FUNCTION
BUTTON
CHART
Single monitor:
Single press:
Long press:
Multiple monitors:
Single press:
Long press:
3D
RADAR
Shift focus to next pane (counter clockwise) in
current display
Switch display to previous view configured in
View Manager
Shift focus to previous pane (counter clockwise)
in current display
Shift focus to previous monitor
Toggle external
AIS/ARPA targets
on/off
Toggle radar overlay
on/off
Open the Activate route dialog
Confirm selection
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USER INTERFACE
This section gives an overview of GB60’s display organization,
menus, menu buttons and toolbars.
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4.1
General
GB60 includes two operational views:
− NavView
− PlanView
GB60 is by default operated NavView. All descriptions,
procedures and illustrations throughout this manual are
applicable for this view.
PlanView is mainly used for advanced route planning. Refer
ADVANCED ROUTE PLANNING, page 111 onwards.
4.2
Displays, views and panes
Each display (monitor) in a GB60 system may be defined with 6
different views:
MONITOR
(1)
VIEW 1
VIEW 2
VIEW 3
VIEW 4
VIEW 5
VIEW 6
Each of these views may be full screen or composed by up to 4
different panes containing charts, photos, 3D views, radar, video
or navigational information.
When using multiple monitors in a GB60 system, the monitors
are identified in software when the system is configured.
Each monitor is defined with views as for a single monitor
system.
Refer Working with multiple monitors, page 41.
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4.3
Display organization
The GB60 display is divided into areas as shown in the figure
below.
All buttons and bars remain in the display independent on
display setup and which pane that is active. These items do
however have a time-out function and will be removed if the
display is inactive for a defined time limit. Refer the separate
Installation and Configuration manual. The items will return to
the display as soon as the cursor is moved.
The Menu buttons and the Info-/Tool bar may be turned off
manually by using the Tool buttons.
POP-UP
MENU
MENU
BUTTONS
PANE(S)
TOOL
BUTTONS
WARNING
INDICATOR
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Pop-up menus
Most screen objects have pop-up menus activated by pressing
the right cursor button.
Pop-up menus are available for items such as marks, routes,
waypoints, the boat icon, toolbars, console and charts.
Pane(s)
The screen is composed by up to 4 different panes containing
charts, photos, 3D views, radar, video or navigational
information.
Active pane is indicated with red border.
On-chart warning indicators
Info message (yellow) and safety warning (orange) indicators
are graphics in the bottom left hand corner of the pane.
The message text may be displayed when the cursor is rested
over the symbol.
Additional text for warning messages may be read, cleared and
exported in the Info bar. Refer page 21.
Menu buttons
9 main menu buttons are displayed in GB60.
The menu buttons are located on the same position on the
screen, independent on the view layout and on which
information that is selected for active pane.
Not all buttons are active for all types of information. If a button
is unavailable, the button is grayed.
Some of the main buttons give access groups of additional
buttons. This is indicated with an arrow symbols on the main
button.
When additional menu buttons are displayed, a Back button is
always available to return to main menu buttons.
When a button is used for turning a function on/off, active
function is indicated with an asterisk.
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The following menu buttons are available:
MAIN
BUTTONS
ADDITIONAL BUTTONS
FUNCTION
REF.
PAGE
Center active chart window on vessel
position.
47
Create a route with the vessel’s current
position as the first waypoint.
126
Display additional menu buttons for locating
objects on the screen:
Setting a mark in the chart at the cursor
position
50
Set an event mark at the vessel’s current
position. The mark will be labeled with
current time
50
Add a range bearing line from the vessel to a
position set by the cursor.
50
Display additional menu buttons adding
boundaries in the chart:
Add a boundary line
51
Add a boundary circle
51
Add a closed boundary
51
Set an annotation in the chart
51
Display additional menu buttons adding
importing or exporting data objects:
Import chart object
52
Export chart object
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Display additional menu buttons for viewing
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Viewing a smaller area of the chart.
49
Viewing a larger area of the chart.
49
Switch to previous view.
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Switch to next view.
39
Open the view manager dialog.
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MAIN
BUTTONS
ADDITIONAL BUTTONS
REF.
PAGE
FUNCTION
Display additional buttons for vessel and
chart:
Display additional buttons for positioning the
vessel in the chart:
Keep the vessel in the center of the chart
48
Keep predictor in the center of the chart
48
Keep the vessel image at the edge of the
chart window, opposite the side from where
you are traveling
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Remove any auto scroll settings
Display the chart with the vessel’s heading
upward.
48
Display the chart with the leg upward.
This button is only available when following a
route.
48
Display the chart with the north direction
upward.
48
Turn on the tracking function.
32
Display a range circle around the vessel.
35
Display additional buttons for chart:
Open the chart table.
129
Display the chart outlines.
Display tide bars.
117
Display currents arrows.
Display additional buttons for route planning:
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Create a new route
104
Activate a preplanned route
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MAIN
BUTTONS
ADDITIONAL BUTTONS
FUNCTION
REF.
PAGE
Display additional user setting buttons:
Switch to day colors
Switch to night colors
41
Display the dialog used for setting the
display’s light intensity.
Switch to PlanView.
42
Turn off the GB60 system.
8
Set man overboard mark at the vessel’s
current position.
This button is available in the same position
independent of which group of menu buttons
that are displayed.
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Tool buttons
The tool buttons are used for switching on/off the menu buttons
and the Info/Tool bars, and for maneuvering in the Tool/Info bar.
The Right Click button is used for simulating a click made by
the right cursor button when using a touch screen.
Info bar
The info bar provides information about the vessel's current
position, screen cursor position, active mark, system time and
status of peripheral devices, tides and currents, targets, status
messages. Water temperature and depth will be displayed if
sensors are connected.
The Next and Back tool buttons are used to page through
available information displays.
Tool bar
The tool bar buttons are used to edit features found on 2D and
3D charts, and for changing the radar settings.
If further tool buttons are available, this is indicated with an
arrow button on the right side of the tool bar.
Active button is indicated with depressed button symbol.
If a button includes several settings, this is indicated with an
arrow above the button symbol.
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Ghost cursor
When a view holds more than one chart pane, a duplicate of the
cursor will be shown on inactive panes with charts or radar
images. This ghost cursor will at any time show the position of
the cursor in the active window.
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5
GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM
This section holds procedures that have to be performed before
the GB60 system is ready to use.
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5.1
Setting up the display in a single monitor
system
6 different views may be defined for each monitor. Each view
may be full screen view or composed by up to 4 different panes.
If multiple monitors are connected to the system, each monitor
has to be set up separately. Refer page 26.
1
Select View followed by the View Manager menu buttons
− The GB60 View Manager dialog is displayed, showing
all predefined views. Active view is indicated with red
border
2
Press the Edit button under the layout that is to be
redefined, or under one of the empty views
− The Select a Layout option will be displayed
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3
Select one of the predefined layouts for the view
− The Edit the Layout option will appear, showing
information that may be defined for each pane
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Select the type of information to fill active pane
(indicated with red border). The next pane will be
automatically activated.
5
Click the Done button when all panes are defined to
return to the View Manager dialog
6
When all views are defined, the dialog is closed by
selecting one of the layouts, or by pressing the Done
button
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5.2
Setting up multiple monitors
When using multiple monitors, each monitor has to be set up
separately.
1
Select View followed by the View Manager menu buttons
− When multiple monitors are connected to the system, the
Monitor Configuration option will be displayed. The
dialog shows all monitors connected to the system
2
Click on the monitor that should be configured
− The display will switch to the Select and Configure
Layout option, showing selected monitor number and all
predifined views for this monitor
3
Press the Edit button under the layout that is to be
redefined, or under one of the empty views
− The Select a Layout option will be displayed
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4
Select one of the predefined layouts for the view
− The Edit the Layout option will appear, showing all
information options that may be used in each pane
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Select the type of information to fill active pane
(indicated with red border). The next pane will be
automatically activated.
6
Click the Done button when all panes are defined to
return to the View Manager dialog
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Press the Done button when all views are defined for the
selected monitor
− The display will return to the Monitor Configuration
option
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5.3
Repeat the procedure for all monitors, and close the
dialog by pressing the Done button
Defining the boat properties
The Boat dialog is used for setting various aspects of the boat
and how it is displayed on the chart.
The dialog is activated by right-clicking the boat icon and then
selecting Properties in the pop-up menu.
The settings are logically grouped and arranged under the
following tabs:
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General
The General tab is used to input boat name, display a line to the
active mark or waypoint, set the bearing to true or magnetic and
to display and define the length of a course predictor line.
If the Lock function is activated, it will no be possible to
manually move the vessel by the cursor.
If no GPS is connected, the Lat/Lon coordinates are entered to
move the boat to that location. If GB60 is receiving GPS data,
the boat will be automatically moved to the position indicated
by the GPS.
Compass correction
By pressing the Deviation button in the General tab, the
Compass Heading Correction dialog will be displayed.
Master head correction is used for setting a general adjustment
to the input heading.
The Deviation table is used to correct for a heading deviation at
specific degrees.
Log
This tab contains a logbook feature for keeping accurate records
of voyages.
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Automatic logging
In automatic mode, log entries are automatically created at a
specified time interval. This automatic log records specific boat
information, including date, time, Lat/Lon, Speed Over Ground
(SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), and other available
instrument data.
The log interval is set in minutes in the Write log entry every
field.
The log file is a tab-delimited text file suitable for importing
into a word document, spreadsheet, or database.
The log file is automatically named navlog.txt. If this file exists
when automatic logging is started, the system will add log
records to the existing file.
If a different name for the log file should be used, the file name
and location is set by pressing the Browse button.
Log files may be extremely large. If automatic
logging is enabled, a large log file may reduce the
system capacity. It should therefore periodically be
made a new log file with a unique name.
Manual log entries
Manual log entries are added by pressing the New Log Entry
button.
Viewing log files
The log file listed next to the Browse button is opened by
pressing the View Log button
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Dead reckoning
Dead Reckoning is a fallback method of navigation where
known values are used if the GPS is unavailable or lost.
Select the radio button to select which values should be
calculated, and enter known or approximated values in the other
fields.
If a route is active, the Follow Active Route option will make
the boat follow that route.
As the boat’s location and movement are simulated in Dead
Reckoning, this option may be used for learning and
experimenting with the software when the system not is
connected to any navigation inputs.
Dead Reckoning is enabled automatically whenever GPS input
fails or is interrupted. The boat icon will then continue on the
same speed and heading until input resumes.
Track
A track is a graphical presentation of the historical path of the
vessel. The track is made up of a series of track points
connected by line segments whose length depends on the
frequency of track recording.
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Enable boat tracking
To enable boat tracking, at least one recording method must be
toggled on:
− By course change – records a track segment every time
the course change more the the specified degrees. This is
preferred tracking method if the track later is to be
converted to a route
− By time – records a track every specified time
− By distance – records a track at given distance
Setting Record by options to a small number will
create a large number of track points. This may
reduce the system capacity.
Enable Ewake
This option limits the length of the track to a user specified time
integer (minimum value is 1 second). This is useful in a small
area where the chart may be cluttered with track lines.
Track coloring
The Track Coloring button opens the track coloring dialog box.
This option is used for selecting a specific color based on
specific data types. If this option is selected, appropriate data
from an NMEA device must be available.
Right-click on line to
change color
Left-click on line to add
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Click and drag divider to
adjust value settings
Click here to change
track line thickness
Click a divider to
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Alarms
Several alarms can be set to alert of upcoming waypoints or
hazards. Alarms are triggered when user-specified events occur
or when selected values are reached. Alarms are enabled by
activating the appropriate options in the Alarms tab.
Click the dotted button to the right of a selection to modify
alarm parameters and to configure the alarm to sound
continuously, singly or as no sound.
Waypoint arrival alarm
This alarm interfaces with active waypoints. When activated, an
alarm will appear when the vessel is within the distance set for
waypoint arrival alarm.
When sailing on a route, the next waypoint in the route will be
activated when the vessel reach the arrival circle.
Changes to the waypoint arrival distance after routes or marks
have been created do not affect already created objects. To
change waypoint arrival distance for existing waypoints, change
their arrival circle radius as described in page 110.
Boundary alarm
The boundary alarm is used for trigging an alarm when the
vessel crosses a defined area encircling a mark. Refer User
objects in the chart, page 50 onwards.
There are two types of boundary alarms:
− Boat Crosses Boundary
− Predictor Crosses Boundary, used when a predictor line
is active. Refer page 29
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Shallow water alarm
This alarm is triggered when the value supplied by a depth
sounder is less than the user specified depth alarm limit.
The alarm will not function if no depth inputs are connected to
the system!
Cross Track Error alarm
Cross Track Error is the distance that the boat has deviated from
the designated route. In certain areas, deviation from the route
could put a vessel in danger.
XTE readout is displayed on the Info bar when a route is active.
The blue area is the safe zone and the center line is the route line
or heading.
If the vessel moves outside of the set alarm value, alarm message
will be displayed. If toggled on, an acoustic alarm will also be
activated.
Stats
The Stats Tab is used to input vessel specific information.
It is also used to specify the exact location of the GPS to be able
to position the boat icon more accurate on the chart.
The Min Vessel Size option is used for defining the minimum
vessel symbol when using large chart scale.
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Display
This tab is used for setting the shape of the boat icon and
specifications for the vessel's heading line.
Heading line length can be set to be short, medium or long (to
edge of screen) and it is also possible to specify how thick the
heading line will appear.
Range circle
A range circle may be added to the boat.
When activated, the number of circles, circle radius and the
thickness of the range circle(s) may be specified.
By pressing the Change Color button it is also possible to
change the color for the range circle(s).
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6
BASIC OPERATION
This chapter describes common procedures independent on
active view setup.
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6.1
Positioning a man-over-board marker
If an emergency situation should occur, a short press on the
MOB menu button will place a Man Over Board mark at the
vessel’s current position.
A man over board window will pop-up in the lower part of the
display, showing time and position details for the man over
board mark.
The mark may be de-activated or cleared by using the Active
and Clear buttons.
Additional man over board marks are located by pressing the
MOB button.
Only an active man over board marker can be removed!
The man over board window will remain in the display until all
man over board markers are cleared.
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If an optional GB60 CU is included in the system, a long press
on the MOB button positions a Man Over Board mark at the
vessel position.
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6.2
Switching between predefined views
If the system includes multiple monitors, refer Working with
multiple monitors, page 41.
For single monitor systems, several methods may be used for
switching between predefined views:
− Press the View button, followed by the Previous View or
Next View buttons
− Press the View button, followed by the View Manager
button.
Press the selected view in the View Manager dialog
− Press and hold the Page Up or Page Down keyboard
buttons
If an optional GB60 CU is included in a single monitor system, a
long press on the right/left buttons will switch between available
views
6.3
Selecting active pane
Only one pane in a view will have the focus at a time. Active
pane is indicated with red border. All keyboard commands are
sent to the active pane.
When a view consists of several panes, the focus is switched
between the panes by moving the cursor to selected pane and
clicking the left cursor button.
It is also possible to switch between the panes by using a short
press on the Page Up or Page Down keyboard buttons.
If an optional GB60 CU is included in the system, a short press
on the right/left buttons will switch focus between the panes in
clockwise/counter clockwise direction.
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6.4
Changing the pane content
It is possible to quickly change a pane’s content without altering
the views defined in the View Manager.
When pressing the right cursor button in any pane, the pop-up
menu will contain a Show in this pane a.. command. This
command line is always located at the bottom of the pop-up
menu, and current content in the selected pane will be indicated
with a tick.
Using this method for changing the pane content does not affect
the display layout defined in the View Manager!
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6.5
Working with multiple monitors
Up to 3 monitors may be connected to each GB60 BB.
The monitors should be configured to match the cursor
movement as illustrated below. When monitor no.2 is active, the
cursor should appear on monitor no.1 when the cursor is moved
left and out of monitor 2, and should appear on monitor no.3
when the cursor is moved right.
MONITOR
(1)
MONITOR
(2)
MONITOR
(3)
Active monitor is indicated with red frame.
Pressing the F6 button on the keyboard will toggle between
available views on active monitor.
A continued press on the Page Up or Page Down keyboard
buttons or on the right/left buttons on an optional GB60 CU will
switch focus between available monitors.
6.6
Setting the display brightness
Day and Night display palettes are available for optimum color
contrast under different light conditions.
To change the display palette, click User Settings followed by
the Day or Night buttons.
Active palette will be ticked.
The screen intensity may be changed for both palettes pressing
the Screen Intensity button.
Details in the chart may be less visible when Night
palette is selected
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6.7
Tracking the vessel’s motion
It is possible to track the vessel’s motion by pressing Vessel
followed by the Tracking menu buttons.
Track points recording can be modified in the Boat dialog,
activated by selecting Properties from the vessel pop-up menu.
Refer Defining the boat properties, page 28.
6.8
Switching between Nav view and Plan view
GB60 is mainly used in Plan view, and Nav view is only used
for advanced route planning and chart management.
The system is switched from Nav view to Plan view by pressing
User Settings followed by To PlanView menu buttons.
To avoid that NavView not is left unintentionally, the command
has to be confirmed.
The system returns to Nav view when pressing the Nav view
icon.
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7
THE CHART WINDOWS
This section describes the chart display,- how to move
around in the chart, select scale, and how to position user
objects in the chart.
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7.1
General
When the GB60 system is set up and charts installed according
to instructions in the previous chapters, the chart views will
display the vessel in real time on the chart. The vessel’s position
will continuously be determined in relation to land, objects and
user defined aids to navigation.
When detailed charts are installed, the chart view will give
harbor detailed information for all areas covered by the
purchased chart area.
The chart view is also used for planning routes, and for sailing
automatically or manually along a predefined route as described
in the NAVIGATING WITH GB60 page 125 onwards.
7.2
Chart types
3 chart types are used by the GB60 system:
− Vector charts are multilayered information charts. The
charts are easy to read in any layout.
Vector charts includes the shaded relief option that
displays shaded relief on land, water or both in color or
gray scale
− Raster charts are a scanned image of a paper chart, and
the text is therefore embedded in the image. Resizing or
rotating raster charts will result in text distortion.
− Aerial photography are geo-referenced images that can
be viewed like a navigation chart and used as additional
aids to navigation.
Not all chart types are available for all areas. If the selected
chart type not is available, a World folio chart will be displayed.
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7.3
The chart display
TITLE BAR
TOOL BAR
Title bar
A chart’s title bar includes:
− active chart number and native scale
− zoom level and the apparent scale
(first bracket pair)
− depth units (second bracket pair)
− chart name
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The chart toolbar
Several toolbar buttons are displayed when chart information is
displayed in a pane. The buttons are identical for all chart types,
but the buttons availability is depending on chart type.
The following toolbar buttons are used in chart views:
Used to turn on/off depth values, and to de-clutter depth values
in quilted charts
The De-clutter option merges some soundings and should be used
with caution!
Changes the lights and boys appearance
Turns on/off land features
Changes contour settings
Turns on/off other chart information insignificant for navigation
safety
Turn on/off streets and roads
Turns on/off port information
Turns on/off and configures land and sea shaded relief. Shaded
relief may be shown on land, water or both in color or gray scale
Turns on/off a grid of meridians and parallels
Turns on/off radar overlay
Used for setting the blending when photo charts are used
Activates the follow ship function, which automatically keeps
the vessel symbol in center of the pane
Turns on/off all AIS targets
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7.4
Positioning the chart in the display
Keeping the boat in the chart center
When the Center on Boat menu button is activated, the system
will automatically keep the boat in the center of the display.
The function will be de-activated when the chart is moved
manually.
The function is identical to pressing the Boat menu button as
described in Auto scrolling page 48.
Moving the chart to cursor position
By double-clicking the left cursor button anywhere in a chart,
the chart will be centered on the cursor position.
Manual panning
When moving the cursor to the edge of the chart, an arrow
symbol will be located next to the cursor symbol.
With this symbol present, the chart may be panned in the
arrow’s direction by pressing and holding the left cursor button.
The scroll speed will increase as the cursor is moved away from
the center of the pane.
It is also possible to pan up, down, left and right by using the
corresponding arrow buttons on the keyboard.
If an optional GB60 CU is included in the system, the arrow
buttons are used for panning.
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Auto scrolling
3 auto scrolling options are available for automatically keeping
the vessel in the chart window while sailing.
Keeps the vessel centered in the chart. The function
is identical to pressing the Center on Boat menu
button described above.
Keeps predictor centered in the chart
Keeps the vessel image at the edge of the chart
window, opposite the side to where you are traveling
Removes all auto scrolling settings
7.5
Setting the chart orientation
The following options are available for how the chart is rotated
in the display:
Chart displayed with vessel’s heading upward
Chart displayed with the leg upward. This button is only
available when following a route.
Chart displayed with the north direction upward.
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7.6
Selecting chart scale (zooming)
Active chart scale is indicated in the title bar.
The chart scale is changed by:
− Pressing the View button, followed by the Zoom In or
Zoom Out buttons
− Right-clicking on the chart window, select Zoom from
the pop-up menu and then select a chart scale
− Dragging a rectangle around the selected area. The
rectangle is defined by pressing and holding the left
cursor button, and then moving the cursor to a position
that makes the rectangle large enough to cover the
selected area
If an optional GB60 CU is included in the system, a short press
on the zoom buttons will increase/decrease the chart scale
If a chart is displayed on the screen at a resolution greater than its
source scale, this will be indicated with text (OVERZOOM) in the
title bar and with grayed hatch overlay on the chart.
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7.7
User objects in the chart
The GB60 system makes it possible for the user to plot own
marks or areas to identify events, hazards etc in the chart. All
entered user information is automatically saved, and will be
visible in the chart if selected as described in Changing the
appearance of an object, page 54.
Each object has specific properties that provide information
about the object.
Adding objects
For positioning a mark in the chart, press the Objects button
followed by the button for the mark that is to be added to the
chart.
− The selected button will be labeled with an asterisk.
The following objects can be defined:
A user defined point in the chart.
Positioned by clicking the left cursor button on selected location
Event mark at the vessel’s current position.
The mark will be automatically set at the vessel’s current position
when the button is pressed.
Range bearing line from the vessel to any position in the chart.
Click the button and move the cursor to see range and bearing
from vessel center to cursor position.
The bearing line may be positioned in the chart by pressing the
left cursor button.
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Line between two or more marks to indicate a limit or
extent in the chart. If selected, range information is
located on the line.
Click on the left cursor button for positioning the first
boundary point. Continue to move the cursor and click
until the boundary is complete. Press the right cursor
button to save the boundary.
If the last point is identical with the first point, the
boundary will be closed.
A mark used to encircle an area in the chart.
Click the left cursor button to position the circle. The
circle radius may be changed by changing the range
circle as described in page 55.
A polygonal-shaped enclosed boundary used to
encircle an area in the chart.
Click the left cursor button to positioning the first
boundary point. Continue to move the cursor and click
until the boundary is complete. Press the right cursor
button to save the boundary.
An annotation consisting of a single text line.
The text is positioned by pressing the left cursor button at
selected position.
Importing and exporting data
Data may be imported and exported from the GB60 system by
selecting the Objects button followed by Transfer Objects and
Import or Export buttons.
The data could be transferred in two formats: Open Navigation
Format (ONF) or Comma Separated Values (CSV).
ONF is a format that can be easily re-imported into the GB60,
and is used when saving route history that is intended used
later. Data in this format is stored with a .txt extension.
CSV is the best format to use when viewing data in a
spreadsheet.
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Importing objects
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Click the Import Objects button to open the Import
dialog
2
Choose a data type (Marks, Routes, Boundaries etc) to
import
3
Browse to the location of the stored data file and select
the file to import
4
Click the Import All button to import all navigation
object data from the selected .txt file
5
To import single data, click the "+" sign to the left of the
folder that contains the data that is to be imported. Then
click on the individual item to import followed by the
Import button. This must be repeated for each item that
should be imported.
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Confirm the selection and start the import by pressing the
OK button
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Exporting objects
1
Click the Export Objects button to open the Export
dialog
2
Choose the export format in the Export File As dropdown list
3
Select a location and a name for the file
4
To export all of your data, click on Add All to Export
List button
When Add All to Export List is selected, all objects in every folder
will be exported
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To export single data, click the "+" sign to the left of the
folder that contains the data that is to be exported. Then
click on the individual items to export followed by the
Add to Export List button. This must be repeated for
each item that should be exported
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Confirm the selection and start the export by pressing the
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Moving objects
Any object may be moved to a new location by using one of
these methods:
− Drag and drop the object to a new location
− Right-click on the object and choose Properties to edit
the Lat/Lon for the object.
Deleting objects
Any object may be removed from the chart by pressing the right
cursor button and selecting Delete from the pop-up menu.
Changing the appearance of an object
Several object settings as position, visibility, description and
icon may be changed in the Mark dialog, activated by pressing
the Property option on a mark’s pop-up menu.
The settings are arranged under the following tabs:
General
The General tab is used to input mark name, lock the mark at
current Lat/Lon coordinates, display mark, mark name and mark
description in the display.
Description
Used for adding a description to the mark, either by typing a text
or by attaching a file.
The Display Description option has to be turned on in the
General tab to see the text.
Icon
Used for changing the object icon in the chart.
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Range Circle
Range circle option displays one or more circles around the
mark to identify a limited or dangerous area.
When activated, the number of circles, range circle radius and
the thickness of the range circle can be specified.
By pressing the Change Color button it is also possible to
change the color for the range circle.
The Off Limits Area radio buttons are used for defining an off
limit alarm. An acoustic alarm could be activated and an alarm
message displayed if the vessel is inside or outside the range
circle area.
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8
3D WINDOW
This section describes the 3D display, the different 3D
modes, the favourite boat view option and a description for
how to change the 3D appearance.
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8.1
General
GB60’s 3D navigator allows you to view the ocean floor and
land in clean, representational 3D graphics. You can also use the
mouse and keyboard to control movement in the 3D window.
3D charts are navigational aids, and errors in
source material, data processing and 3D
presentation may occur. It is advisable to always
have official navigation charts as the primary
means of navigation.
8.2
The 3D display
3D STATUS
BAR
3D THUMB
NAIL
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3D TOOL
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3D Status bar
The Status bar in 3D views provides elevation and depth
information, the quality of the 3D data, the amount of exaggeration
of the terrain and vessel, and the predicted depth at vessel position.
The 3D status bar may be turned off and the text height may be
changed by selecting the Status bar command in pop-up menu.
3D toolbar
The following toolbar buttons are available in 3D view:
Used to enhance the 3D image by over- or under-exaggerating
3D terrain data. Minor changes in elevation become visible in
areas that might otherwise appear completely flat.
Terrain exaggeration is shown in the status bar as shown below.
Used for turning on/off the depth and keel marker.
Decreases or increases the size for the vessel icon.
The vessel’s exaggeration is shown in the status bar. A scale of
1x means that the boat is represented to scale in relation to the
surrounding area.
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The 3D thumbnail
The 3D thumbnail is a small 2D image of the chart, displayed in
the lower left corner of the 3D window.
The grey arrow in the middle of the 3thumbnail shows the
direction of the 3D view.
The thumbnail may be removed from the 3D display by
deselecting the Show Thumbnail command in the pop-up menu.
The 3D locator
The 3D locator appears on the 2D chart windows whenever a 3D
view is defined in the system. The locator shows the size of the
3D window, and will be moved and resized according to the 3D
window.
The grey arrow in the middle of the 3D locator shows the
direction of the 3D view.
The 3D locator may be moved in the 2D pane to change the 3D
appearance in the 3D pane. When moving the 3D locator to a
new position, the 3D window will automatically be set to
Explore mode. Refer page 63.
8.3
3D navigator modes
When a 3D chart is open, two different 3D modes are available:
−
Center on boat mode, default viewing that keeps the
view centered on the boat
− Explore mode, which allows you to view all parts of the
chart regardless of the boat location
Both 3D modes also include a “Bottom lock” view.
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Switching between 3D modes
The different 3D modes are selected form the pop-up menu
activated by pressing the right cursor button.
Center on boat mode
This default viewing mode keeps the boat in the center of the 3D
window.
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The following camera movement can be used in Center on boat
mode:
Description
A
B
Distance from vessel to camera
A
The distance will affect the camera
elevation indicated in the status bar
Z
The vertical rotation will affect the
camera elevation indicated in the
status bar
Up and
Down
arrow
buttons
360° horizontal rotation
The camera will keep the tilt angle
and the elevation during rotation.
Camera heading is shown in the
status bar.
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Menu
buttons
180° vertical rotation
The camera will be tilted to keep
the vessel in focus.
C
Keyboard
buttons
Left and
Right
arrow
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Explore Mode
Explore mode allows you to view the entire 3D terrain,
regardless of actual boat position.
Explore mode is indicated with an airplane symbol in center of
the display.
The following buttons are used to move the view in Explore
mode:
Description
Keyboard
buttons
Menu
buttons
Distance from camera to airplane
The distance will affect the camera
elevation indicated in the status bar
180° vertical rotation
The camera will be tilted to keep the
airplane in focus.
A and Z
The vertical rotation will affect the camera
elevation indicated in the status bar
Forward and aft airplane movement
The camera will move with the same
elevation as long as the airplane symbol
is
Airplane/camera heading
The airplane/camera heading will be
indicated in the status bar
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Down
arrow
buttons
Left and
Right
arrow
buttons
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Bottom lock modes
Both Center on boat mode and Explore mode includes a
Bottom lock sub mode. In these modes, the 3D view is
centered on a point between the vessel/plane and the ocean
floor.
The distance from ocean floor to the bottom lock point is set in
the pop-up menu.
The figure below shows the boat and the bottom lock point as it
appears in Center on boat with Bottom lock mode. The bottom
lock point is indicated with a sub.
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8.4
Favorite boat views
It is possible to save and retrieve custom 3D view settings.
By selecting Favorite boat views from the pop-up menu,
predefined views can be selected and current view saved.
When a new view is added, a dialog for entering view name will
be displayed:
Select a proper name for the view and close the dialog by
pressing the OK button.
It is not possible to remove a custom made view!
8.5
Changing the 3D appearance
The 3D appearance for terrain, sky and water may be changed
from the pop-up menu.
If the water appearance is set to solid, the transparency has to be
more than 0 to see depth indicator lines!
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NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION
This section lists information and abbreviations used in the
NavInfo display.
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9.1
The NavInfo display
The Nav Info window shows information about vessel position,
navigational status and route information.
Position
The Position field shows vessel position as measured by active
sensor.
Active sensor status is indicated with background color for
sensor name. The following color indications are used:
Green
Yellow
Red
Nav. Status and Time
The Nav status field shows navigational info as measured by
active sensor.
The field also includes present time and date.
The following abbreviations are used:
COG
SOG
HDG
Heading
Log
Speed through water
Set
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Active Route
Active route’s name is presented in this field.
Active Waypoint
Information about active waypoint:
WP
Waypoint number
XTE
Cross track error
BTW
Bearing to active waypoint
Next leg
Next leg heading
DWP
Distance to active waypoint
TTW
Time to active waypoint
Time to End Waypoint
Information about last waypoint in active route:
WP
Last waypoint number
DTA
Distance to last waypoint
TTA
Remaining time to last waypoint
ETA
Estimated time of arrival at the last waypoint
Current SOG are used for all route calculations.
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VIDEO WINDOW
This section describes the video display, how to select
active video device and how to change the video device
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10.1 General
Up to 4 cameras may be connected to GB60.
The video cameras are configured from the pop-up menu
activated by clicking the right cursor button in a video window.
The Choose Input and Adjust Pan/Tilt/Zoom commands are not
used by GB60.
10.2 The video display
VIDEO
IDENTIFICATION
The Video identification is set in the Options dialog as
described in the separate GB60 Installation manual.
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10.3 Selecting the video inputs
If more than one video devices are included in the GB60 system,
the device that should to be used for active display is selected as
follows:
1
Press the right cursor button and select Configure video
command in the video pop-up menu
− the Camera/Video Configuration dialog will be
displayed
2
Toggle on the device selected for active display
10.4 Adjusting video device settings
The video device settings should be set according to the
specifications for the connected device.
The settings are adjusted in the Video Decoder and Video Proc
Amp tabs in the Properties dialog, activated by selecting the
Adjust Settings command in the video pop-up menu.
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10.5 Adjusting stream format
The dialog used for setting the video format is activated by
pressing the Adjust Stream command in the video pop-up
menu.
Frame Rate: Defines how often the video picture is updated
per second.
Output Size: Defines the number of pixels used for presenting
the video picture.
Setting the Frame Rate or Output Size values too
high will decrease the GB60 system’s capacity!
10.6 Video pause
A video stream may be paused by activating the video window
and then selecting the Enter button.
The image is paused indefinitely until the Enter button is
pressed again.
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11
RADAR
This section describes the radar display, how to change
radar settings and radar view, measure distance, add guard
zones, record radar images and how to use the radar
overlay function.
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11.1 General
Combining GB60 with RA60 radar series provides technology
that is highly recommended for improved navigation
capabilities.
The radar image can be set up as a full screen view or combined
with other panes as described in page 24 onwards.
The radar image can also be displayed as an overlay to existing
2D chart views.
11.2 The radar display
RADAR
CONSOLE
RADAR TEXT
BANNER
RADAR TOOLBARS
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Radar console
The radar console is by default located at the left side of the
screen. It provides detailed navigation information.
Radar text banner
The left and right radar text banner displays radar information.
Left side
RSI at ….:
Radar name.
Status:
Radar status.
Range / RR, nm: Radar range / Range intervals in Nautical
miles. Refer page 80.
Right side
Pulse:
Pulse length. Refer page 80.
Speed:
Radar rotation speed. Refer page 81.
MBS:
Main Bang Suppression. Refer the separate
GB60 Installation and Configuration
manual.
Mode:
Radar Orientation mode. Refer page 82.
Radar toolbars
The radar toolbar buttons give complete control over the radar
features. The buttons are organized in two different toolbars:
Radar tool buttons and Radar control buttons.
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Radar tool buttons
The following tool buttons are available:
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
Start/stop the radar transmission
REF.
PAGE
79
Target expansion
Reject radar interference.
78
4 options are available: Off, Minimum, Medium and
Maximum
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Variable range marker (VRM)
85
Electronic bearing line (EBL)
86
Guard zone
86
Range rings
85
Pulse length
80
Manually select objects to track
136
Display the radar image with vessel’s heading upward
82
Keep the vessel center at the edge of the radar window,
opposite the side to where you are traveling
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Radar control buttons
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
REF.
PAGE
Automatically keep the radar range identical to chart
scale
80
Increase/decrease radar range
80
Automatic control radar gain
83
Increase/decrease radar gain
83
Automatic control sea clutter
84
Increase/decrease the sea clutter
84
Increase/decrease the weather clutter
84
11.3 Starting and stopping the radar transmission
When the radar is configured according to procedures in the
separate Radar Installation manual, the GB60 display can be set
up to include radar view as described in Setting up the display,
page 24 onwards.
The radar transmission is started and paused by pressing the
Transmit button.
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11.4 Radar settings
Pulse length
Refers to the length of each puls of the radar waves from the
transmitter. Typically a longer pulse length produces better long
range target detection and a shorter pulse length is for better
target range discrimination.
The pulse lengths are pre-set for each range, but it is possible to
toggle between long or short pulse lengths by pressing the pulse
length button.
The pulse length is shown in right corner of the radar text
banner.
Radar range
The range buttons determine the size of the area represented in
the Radar window. In addition, the range setting also determines
the number and distance of the range rings as shown in the table
below.
RANGE (nm)
No of rings
1
/16
2
1
1
2
1
1
4
3
/4
1
3
1
1
4
1
1 /2
1
3
2
1
/2
4
3
1
3
4
1
4
6
2
3
8
2
4
12
3
4
16
4
4
24
6
4
36
9
4
48
12
4
64
16
4
72
18
4
96
24
4
/8
/4
/2
80
Ring interval (nm)
1
/8
/8
/4
/4
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The AUTO RANGE button is used when the radar overlay
function is active. Refer page 87.
The function keeps the overlaid radar image consistently scaled
and sized with the chart window and helps maintaining a cleaner
image. When enabled, a change in radar range or chart zoom
level changes the radar overlay accordingly.
The RANGE up/down buttons are used to manually increase or
decrease the radar range.
Setting the radar rotation speed
The radar can operate at twice its normal antenna rotation speed.
Double speed is useful for high-speed vessels or when operating
in tight navigation waterways. By operating at double speed the
radar is refreshed at twice the speed as normal.
Press the button, and then depress and repress the Transmit
button for the speed to change.
Rejecting radar interference
Interference could be caused by radar signals from other radar
units operating in the same frequency band.
By pressing the Interference rejection button, the interference
rejection may be set to off, minimum, medium or maximum.
In order to not miss weak targets, the interference rejection
should be set to off when no interference exists.
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11.5 Changing the radar view
Orientation
The radar view may be rotated by using the radar pop-up menu.
The current orientation is displayed in the upper right corner.
Orientation options are described below.
Head up
Rotates the radar image such that the line connecting the center
of the radar image to the top of the display is the vessel’s current
heading.
Head up can also be selected by pressing the Head Up tool
button.
North up
This option rotates the radar image so that north is always
directly up on the radar window. The line connecting the center
of the radar image to the top of the display is the north indicator.
North up option will only work when a heading sensor is
connected to the system.
Course up
Course up rotates the radar image to display the current course
over ground (COG) up on the radar window. The radar image
will be rotated according to the vessel rotation.
This rotation option will only work when a GPS is connected to
the system.
COG is not the same as heading. COG is where the boat is
moving, while heading is where the boat is pointing.
Leg up
This option rotates the radar image to the intended course
between the start point (or last waypoint) and the next waypoint
in a route. Leg up is useful when the ship is yawing excessively
and the radar image is changing too much.
Also this rotation option will only work when a heading sensor
is connected to the system.
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Off centering the radar
The radar center is by default centered in the radar window. The
center can however be offset to provide greater radar range.
Manually moving the radar center
Click and drag the radar center symbol to re-center the image
wherever desired.
The Look ahead button will automatically appear as depressed
to indicate that the radar is off centered.
Look ahead view
By pressing a deactivated Look ahead button the radar image
will be rotated with the heading upwards, and the radar center
will be moved to the bottom of the display to give maximum
view ahead.
Center on boat
Any radar offset will be indicated with a depressed Look ahead
button. By then pressing this button the button image will be
deactivated and the radar image will be centered.
11.6 Optimizing the radar image
Adjusting the radar gain
By pressing the auto gain button, the radar sensitivity will be
automatically controlled based on the auto gain preset value.
The auto gain preset is defined when the radar is installed and
configured. Refer the separate GB60 Installation manual.
The Gain Up/Down buttons are used to manually adjust the
radar gain.
A higher gain value makes the radar more sensitive to radar
returns, allowing it to display weaker targets.
If the gain is set too high, the image might get cluttered with
background noise.
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Reducing the sea clutter
Sea clutter is shown on the radar screen as a thick cluster of
radar returns.
When the auto sea button is active, the radar will automatically
compensate for changing sea state due to wind or swells.
The auto sea preset is defined when the radar is installed and
configured. Refer the separate GB60 Installation manual.
The SEA up/down buttons are used to manually control the
effect of random echo returns from waves or rough water near
the vessel.
When the Sea value is increased, the on-screen clutter caused by
the echoes of waves will be reduced.
Reducing the precipitation clutter
The vertical beam width of the radar antenna is used to see
targets on the surface even when a ship is rolling. This feature,
however, can have the side effect of confusing rain, snow or
other conditions with real targets.
The RAIN Up/ Down buttons are used to reduce the effect of
weather or other meteorological phenomenon on the radar
image.
The value should not be increased too much as this may filter
out real targets with the weather.
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11.7 Measuring range and bearing to a target
The range and bearing to a target can be measured in a chart
window by using a range/bearing line as described in page 50.
Range and bearing to a target can also be measured within the
radar view as described below.
Range rings
This button toggles the radar range rings on and off.
As described above in the Radar range section page 80, these
rings are at preset distances from the vessel based on the radar
range. Range and distance between rings are shown in nautical
miles and is found in the upper left hand corner of the radar
display.
To measure the range of a radar echo from the vessel, count the
number of rings between the center of the display (where the
vessel is) and the target. Check the range ring interval and
guesstimate the distance of the target to the nearest ring.
Variable range markers
This tool is a user-controlled range ring that surrounds the
vessel. The VRM is normally used to measure distances to
targets and is adjusted by grabbing it with the mouse cursor and
dragging it to the desired distance. The range for the VRM is
displayed in the lower left hand corner of the radar display as
shown below.
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Electronic bearing line
This is a bearing line from the center of the vessel that remains
constant as the vessel moves. Use the EBL to measure the
bearing from the vessel’s position to a target. To adjust the EBL,
click on it and drag it to the desired angle. The EBL is found in
the lower right corner of the radar display.
11.8 Setting up a guard zone
When a radar is included in GB60 it is possible create fully
customizable guard zones. This zone acts as a shield to the
vessel. If the radar receives radar returns inside the guard zone,
an alarm will be activated.
When the guard button is pressed, a guard zone will be located
on the radar image.
Click the button to display/hide the zone.
The zone shape is changed by clicking and dragging any of the
outer edges the shape.
The zone is moved or rotated by clicking and dragging inside the
shape.
11.9 Recording the radar image
GB60 includes a radar record option, making it possible to
record the radar images on a voyage and play them back at a
later time.
The buttons are used as follows:
Launches a dialog for finding pre-recorded radar files. Radar
files are saved with a “.rad” or “.ras” extension
Rewinds the radar file that are currently displayed
Pauses the active radar file
Starts recording the radar data in real-time.
When clicking this button a dialog for entering file name and
location will be displayed.
Stops playback of active file
Replays the selected radar playback file until Stop is selected
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11.10
Radar overlay
Overlaying the radar on the chart is the ideal way to merge the
power of electronic charting and the security of radar. The chart
brings context to what can often be a confusing display of radar
blobs.
The radar overlay is toggled on/off by pressing the overlay
button toggles.
When radar overlay is on, the important radar information is
also displayed in the corners of the chart screen.
Radar overlay on electronic charts requires a high
speed and well-adjusted compass. Slight deviation
errors are significantly magnified with radar
overlay. Make sure that both radar and digital
compass are correctly installed and configured!
The Auto Range feature described in page 80 keeps the chart
scale and the radar range in sync, making it easy to understand
the radar in context with the chart. To change the radar range,
simply zoom out using any of the charting zoom tools.
11.11
Target tracking
Radar targets may be tracked by the GB60 system as described
in TARGET TRACKING, page 135 onwards.
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ECHO SOUNDER
This section describes the echo sounder display,
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12.1 General
The EB60 echo sounder is designed specifically for use with the
GB60. It provides depth-finding capabilities, detects fish,
measures depth, examines the shape and makeup of the sea floor
and displays speed and water temperature.
The sounder display provides information in both text and
graphic forms.
12.2 The sounder display
When the sounder is configured according to procedures in the
separate EB60 Installation manual, the GB60 display can be set
up to include sounder view as described in Setting up the
display, page 24 onwards.
As default, the sounder display is split into two views (as seen in
the example image on the next page). A full-screen mode is also
available. Refer Selecting single display, page 93.
The sounder display contains a number of text items. Most of
these can be hidden to make the sounder returns more visible.
Refer Advanced sounder options, page 100.
In the default setup, the strongest returns are displayed in red,
while weaker returns are orange and blue. The very weakest
returns are violet. The sea floor is represented with brown and
black and the bottom line is colored grey. The colors may be
modified as described in Advanced sounder options, page 100.
The sounder operation is controlled by the sounder toolbar and
the right-click menu.
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FREQUENCY
INDICATOR
DEPTH
SCALE
SHALLOW
ALARM
LIMIT
BOTTOM
LINE
INDICATOR
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FLOOR
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The sounder toolbar
The sounder toolbar is used for controlling and configuring the
sounder layout.
The following tool buttons are available:
BUTTON
92
DESCRIPTION
REF.
PAGE
Sounder display setup
93
Operational mode
95
Automatically keep the sounder range identical to depth
97
Increase/decrease sounder range
97
Increase/decrease shift
97
Increase/decrease sounder gain
98
Position a mark at cursor position
99
Position an event mark at current vessel position
99
Toggle the sounder frequency
96
Adjust the clutter value
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BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
REF.
PAGE
Adjust signal level
98
Adjust acceptable noise level
99
12.3 Starting /stopping the sounder transmission
It is not possible to turn off the sounder transmission from the
GB60 system.
When the sounder is connected and configured, the sounder
information will be transferred to the GB60 as long as the
sounder is running.
12.4 Display setup
The sounder display may be set up with a single display where
one single frequency can be displayed, or with a split view were
the left and the right side of the display present different views.
The display alternatives are presented by pressing the arrow
above the Display button, or by clicking the right cursor button
when the cursor is within the sounder display.
Selecting single display
Single display is activated by selecting No Split command from
the list.
Split display options
Several split display options are available from the list.
When a split display is selected, the sounder display will divided
vertically in two views with identical width.
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Bottom zoom and Custom zoom
Two different zoom modes are available; Bottom zoom and
Custom zoom.
In both zoom modes, the right side of the display shows the
regular sounder data. Here will a blue colored bracket appear in
the depth scale to indicate the portion of the regular view that is
being enlarged.
With Bottom Zoom selected, the left side contains a bottom
zoom display where the bottom is drawn larger. Various ranges
can be selected by using the Range controls (refer page 97).
The ability to shift the view is disabled. This is done
automatically to maintain the sea floor on-screen as the depth of
the bottom changes.
In the Custom Zoom option the left side shows a magnified
version of the sounder echoes. The range and shift of the
zoomed view may be adjusted.
Bottom lock
In the Bottom Lock split view the sea floor is flattened,
allowing easy comprehension of how far a fish or other return is
above the sea floor.
Sea Floor Discrimination
In the Sea Floor Discrimination split view the sounder
automatically tracks the bottom, and the sea floor is centered in
the middle of the view.
Since some of the sound waves penetrate the sea floor before
being returned, the Sea Floor Discrimination view allows more
of the returns beneath the sea floor to be seen. Weak returns
often represent a soft sea floor, made up of sand, silt, or
seaweed. Stronger returns can mean a hard sea floor, made of
rock or other hard material.
Dual frequency
The Dual Frequency split view allows both 50 kHz and
200 kHz sounder pings to be displayed at the same time.
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12.5 Selecting operational mode
The sounder view can be set to 3 different operational modes.
Active mode is selected from the list displayed by pressing the
arrow above the Mode button, or by repeatedly pressing the
Mode button.
Mode of operation and frequency is shown in the upper left
corner of the display.
Fishing mode
In Fishing mode gain and clutter level are automatically tailored
for fish detection under various conditions.
The mode is used when minimal user interaction is needed.
Cruising mode
This is an automatic mode designed to detect the bottom
efficiently without user interaction.
In Cruising mode gain and clutter levels are handled
automatically.
Manual mode
Manual mode provides complete control over all aspects of the
depth sounder.
Gain, Clutter, Signal Level and Noise filters may be used to
adjust the image.
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12.6 Sounder settings
Frequencies
The EB60 operates at two different frequencies: 50 kHz and
200 kHz. The benefits of each frequency is noted in the table
below.
50 kHz
200 kHz
Longer wavelength goes deeper,
but with somewhat lower
resolution.
Shorter wavelength provides a
sharper picture, but can't go as
deep.
Less resolution is better for
detecting big fish, but may miss
bait fish.
Finer resolution is better for
finding smaller fish and viewing
seafloor details.
Wider beam angle is better for
seeing fish not directly under the
transducer.
Narrow beam is more focused
and reduces the influence of
rough water.
The EB60 sounder can operate in either frequency or with both
frequencies at the same time when the screen is split (refer page
93).
The frequency can be toggled by pressing the Frequency button,
or by clicking the right mouse button when the cursor is in the
sounder display.
Frequency and operational mode of operation and is shown in
the upper left corner of the display.
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Sounder range
The maximum depth that the sounder will display onscreen is
equal to the range plus any shift that is applied to the view.
If the range is set to only 60 feet, for example, no data returns
will be displayed for what is beneath this artificial limit even if
the bottom is deeper.
Current range is displayed in the lower left side of the view.
Auto ranging
If auto-ranging feature is selected, the ranging feature is
controlled by the software. In this mode, the sounder will
automatically maintain a range that allows the bottom to be
viewed.
When auto ranging is enabled, the Increase and Decrease range
buttons become disabled.
Manually changing the range
The range can be adjusted manually using the Increase and
Decrease range buttons. Single-clicking either button will
increase or decrease the range by one step.
The small down arrow above each button brings up a list of
available ranges, allowing to instantly jump to a specific range.
Adjusting the shift
The shift function allows for displaying only a portion of the
water column below the vessel. This function is used when the
depth is large, causing the sounder returns to become too small
to clearly view.
The shift can be adjusted using the Shift Up and Shift Down
buttons. Single-clicking either button will increase or decrease
the shift by one step.
The small down arrow above each button brings up a list of
available values, allowing to instantly jump to a specific shift.
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12.7 Optimizing the sounder image
It is possible to manually adjust the way the sounder echoes are
represented on-screen by adjusting the gain, the clutter, the
signal level and the accepted noise.
The values are adjusted in one step by clicking appropriate
button in the sounder toolbar.
All these buttons do also include a small arrow above the button
symbol. Clicking this arrow will bring up a list of available
values, allowing to instantly jump to a specific value.
To manually control the sounder settings the operational mode
must be set to Manual. Refer Selecting operational mode, page
95.
Adjusting the sounder gain
The Gain setting controls the sensitivity of the transducer and
the EB60 module when receiving back the sounder returns.
A high gain setting will add more detail and feedback to the
Sounder display while a low gain setting will only display the
stronger returns.
Reducing the sea clutter
Clutter on screen may be caused by turbidity or debris in the
water, small schools of fish, or other causes. Occasionally this
information cannot be removed using a lower gain setting.
The Clutter filter attempts to only display the stronger returns
and improve clarity and sharpness of the image.
Clutter settings range from Off (no filter) to 9 (weaker returns
are filtered out).
Defining the signal level
The signal level filter specifies how strong the return signal must
be before it is displayed on the screen.
The filter removes weaker returns from the display (these can
also be filtered further by adjusting Noise and Clutter).
Signal Level settings range from Off (no filter) to 5 (weaker
returns are filtered out).
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Reducing the noise
The Noise filter reduces the possibility of interference from
nearby echo sounders and electronic devices.
This filter can be enabled or disabled.
12.8 Using marks, event marks or an instant
waypoints
When a GPS is connected to the GB60, each sounder echo is
automatically associated with a GPS position.
This means that if a mark is dropped on an interesting return in
the sounder display, it is possible to see the location in the chart
window and the sounder display.
Marks
A mark may be dropped at any position in the sounder window.
The mark is positioned by clicking the button, moving the cursor
to selected location and then clicking the left cursor button.
The mark may also be dropped by using the pop-up menu as
described for Instant waypoint below.
Event mark
En event mark will automatically be positioned at the vessel’s
current position when the button is pressed.
Instant waypoint
An instant waypoint may be used if the GB60 is connected to an
autopilot. By positioning an instant waypoint on the sounder
display, an immediate command will be sent to the autopilot,
directing the vessel back to that location.
An instant waypoint is activated by selecting the Instant
Waypoint command in the pop-up menu, moving the cursor to
selected location and then clicking the left cursor button.
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12.9 Advanced sounder options
The GB60 sounder display has a set of default Simrad settings.
It is however possible to configure the display from in the
Sounders tab in the Options dialog.
To display the Options dialog:
1
Click the right mouse button in the sounder window, and
select the Options command
2
Enter 1234 in the password field
The following sounder settings are available:
Parameter
Description
Open Sounder Display
at Start-up
Indicates whether or not a Sounder Display should be created
whenever the GB60 is started.
Histogram Speed
Default setting: No.
Speed at which the sounder returns are scrolled across the screen.
Default setting: 1:1.
Display A-Scope
A-scope indication on/off.
Default setting: Yes.
Display Depth Scale
Depth scale on/off.
Default setting: Yes.
Display Bottom Line
Bottom line indication on/off.
Default setting: Yes.
Display Depth (Text)
Boat speed text on/off, and height for text if enabled.
Default setting: Medium.
Display Boat Speed
(Text)
Boat speed text on/off, and height for text if enabled.
Display Temperature
(Text)
Temperature text on/off, and height for text if enabled.
100
Default setting: Medium.
Default setting: Medium.
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Display Temperature
Graph
Description
When enabled, a moving indication of water temperature appears
on the Sounder Display.
Default setting: No.
Display Tuning
Indicators
When enabled, Auto Gain, Auto Clutter, and Auto Range indicators
are drawn on the bottom of the screen.
Default setting: Yes.
Show Ghost Cursor
When the mouse cursor is moved over a Sounder window, this
causes the location of the Sounder returns to be indicated by
crosshairs in any chart windows that are visible.
Default setting: Yes.
Open/Close Sounder
Toolbars with
Sounder Window
Causes the Sounder Toolbars to open/close when the Sounder
Window is opened/closed.
Display Shallow Water
Alarm Indicator
Used to toggle on/off the shallow water alarm indicator.
Transducer Offset
Used to indicate the vertical distance from the surface of the water
to the transducer’s installed location.
Default setting: No.
Default setting: Yes.
This distance is then used to calculate actual bottom depth and for
monitoring the shallow water alarm.
Temperature & Speed
Calibration
Used to calibrate temperature and speed values.
50 kHz and 200 kHz
Gain Calibration
Both of these controls are used to adjust the gain applied to each
frequency.
Colors
Used for modifying the sounder colour.
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12.10
Record/playback
The GB60 includes an ability to record the sounder data to a file
for later playback. This provides the opportunity for later
examination of the saved file to better understand sea floor and
bottom composition, or to analyze where fish were located in
relation to thermoc lines and structure.
If GPS position data is available when the file is recorded, marks
may be dropped on places of interest to facilitate future trip
planning.
The Record/Playback option is selected from the right-click
menu.
The following buttons are available:
Launches a dialog for finding pre-recorded sounder files.
By pressing the small arrow to the right of the button the latest
played files will be listed
Rewinds the sounder files that are currently displayed
Fast forward function used in playback mode
Starts recording the sounder file
Stop record/playback
Replays the selected file until the Stop button is selected
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13
ROUTE PLANNING
This section describes methods and parameter settings
used when planning and editing a route directly in the
chart.
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13.1 General
An unlimited number of routes may be created in the GB60
system.
Three methods could be used when creating a new route:
− using the cursor. Refer section 13.2 onwards
− manually enter waypoints into a waypoint table as
described in ADVANCED ROUTE PLANNING, page
111
− using the quick route function. Refer page 126
13.2 Using the cursor for creating a route
Use the following procedure for entering waypoints:
3
Click Route followed by the Create Route menu buttons
4
Move the cursor to the position for the first waypoint,
and press the left cursor button
− The waypoint with waypoint number will be positioned
on the chart
5
Continue entering new waypoints by moving the cursor
to new positions and pressing the left cursor button until
the route is completed
6
Press the right cursor button to open the Enter Name
dialog
7
Enter a proper name for the route, and close the dialog by
pressing the OK button
− If tide and current information is available, the ETA
Calculator dialog will be displayed
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8
Press the Next button to start the ETA calculator, or the
Done button if no calculation should be made at present
time
If no tide and current information is available in the area where
the route is created, the New Stations Not Attached dialog will
be displayed.
The dialog is closed and the ETA Calculator dialog is
displayed when the OK button is pressed.
The ETA calculator is described in Using the ETA calculator,
page 123.
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13.3 Locking and unlocking a route
After finishing a route, the route and waypoints should be
locked to prevent accidentally deleting or moving any key route
information.
To lock the entire route (including all waypoints), right-click on
any route leg and select Locking followed by Lock Route and
Marks commands.
If the route or a waypoint at a later time should be edited, the
route is made editable by selecting the Unlock Route and
Marks command.
13.4 Naming individual waypoints
Each waypoint (mark) in a route can be given individual names.
A waypoint name is set by activating the mark pop-up menu and
selecting the Properties command.
The waypoint name is entered in the Mark dialog.
The waypoint name will be displayed right below the waypoint
as shown on the figure.
Individual waypoints could also be renamed from the Planbook as
described in page 111 onwards.
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13.5 Using existing marks or waypoints in a route
Existing marks may be converted to waypoints and used in a
route. A waypoint in an existing route may also be shared
between multiple routes.
1
Press the Create Route menu button to start positioning
waypoints
2
Position the cursor on the mark/waypoint that should be
included in the route, and click the left cursor button
− The Use Existing Mark dialog will be displayed
3
Click YES to use existing mark as a waypoint
4
Repeat this step if more marks should be included in the
route
If the name or position of a shared mark is changed, it will be
changed for all routes.
13.6 Creating a route from a track
Saved tracks may be converted to a new route.
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Right-click on a track to display the track pop-up menu
2
Select Create Route from Track to display the dialog
3
Specify the track distance to use and click OK to convert
the track to a new route
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13.7 Editing a route
Route editing is quickly performed by right-clicking on the
route and selecting the commands from the pop-up as described
in the following pages.
A route could also be edited in the Planbook as described in page
111 onwards.
Splitting a route
A route may be split into two separate routes as follows:
1
Right click on the segment of the route where the route
should be split
2
Select the Split command in the route pop-up menu
− The route will be split in two routes, and the second route
will be renumbered
The figure below shows a route that is split between waypoint no
3 and 4.
Joining two routes
Two routes may be joined into one. The routes can be joined
either at the start or the end of another route.
1
Right-click on any segment of the route between two
waypoints
2
Select Join from the pop-up menu, followed by To Start
of Another Route or To End of Another Route
− The cursor will change to a circle symbol
3
Click the route to append to
− The routes will be joined and all waypoints will be
renumbered sequentially
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Reversing a route
The first waypoint of a route is automatically numbered 1 and
waypoints increase in numerical order. To navigate a route in the
opposite direction from which it was created, the route has to be
reversed.
1
Right-click on any segment of the route between two
waypoints
2
Choose Reverse from the pop-up menu
− Waypoint numbers will reverse order
Existing marks that have been used in another route and
renamed keep their names when the route is reversed. Only
waypoints with their original, automatically assigned numbers
will be renumbered.
Adding new waypoints
There are two methods available in the route pop-up menu for
adding new waypoints to existing routes:
− Insert New Mark: used for inserting waypoints to the
middle of a route
− Append New Mark: used for adding waypoints to the
beginning or end of the route
Inserting waypoints
When Insert New Mark is selected from the pop-up menu, a
new waypoint will be added to the route at the cursor position.
Appending waypoints
When selecting Append New Mark, a new waypoint will be
added to the highest numbered waypoint, which is typically at
the end of a route.
To add a new waypoint to the beginning of a route, the route
must first be reversed to reorder the waypoints.
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Changing the arrival circle for individual
waypoints
The default arrival distance is set in the vessel pop-up menu as
described in page 28.
The arrival distance can be changed for individual waypoints as
follows:
1
Right-click on the selected waypoint and select Arrival
circle radius
2
The Range Circle tab in the Properties dialog will be
displayed
3
Change the arrival distance by entering a new value in
the Arrival Circle field
Removing a waypoint from a route
A waypoint could be removed from a route without deleting the
waypoint itself.
Right-clicking the waypoint to be removed, and then select the
Remove from Route(s) command in the waypoint pop-up
menu.
Deleting routes and waypoints
Individual waypoints and entire routes can be removed from the
system. To prevent accidental data loss, a dialog will be
displayed requesting a confirmation before the waypoint/route is
removed from the system.
The Delete command is available from the mark and the route
pop-up menus.
If an individual waypoint is to be removed, be sure to select the
waypoint and not the entire route.
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14
ADVANCED ROUTE PLANNING
This section holds description for how to perform advanced
route planning by using the Planbook option.
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14.1 General
A route is easily and quickly created as described in Using the
cursor for creating a route, page 104 onwards.
If it is required to plan a route in more details or if an existing
route may be accurately defined, this is done by using the
Planbook option.
If multiple monitors are used in the system, only the main monitor
will switch to Plan view. The remaining monitors will be inactive,
indicated with the startup picture.
14.2 Opening the Planbook
To open the Planbook, GB60 has to be switched to PlanView by
pressing User Settings followed by To PlanView menu buttons.
To avoid that NavView not is left unintentionally, the command
has to be confirmed.
PlanView will now be opened with the Route list tab active.
If a route was active when entering the Planbook, the active
route will be shown on top of the route list.
If no route is active, the route list will be sorted alphabetically.
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14.3 Edit a preplanned route
The Route list and Route detail tabs include several buttons on
the lower part of the display. These buttons are used for editing,
importing and exporting routes. The procedures are simple and
self-explanatory when following the instructions on-screen and
are therefore not described here.
Setting the boat speed for the entire route
Setting the boat speed is important when calculating an ETA for
a route. To set the estimated speed for the entire route:
1
Select the route that should be changed in the route list
2
Enter a boat speed in the Vessel SOG field
3
Click the Apply to All Legs button
4
Click the UPDATE button to update the Route
Summary field
Setting the boat speed for an individual
leg
A route may contain parts where the vessel speed should be
faster or slower than the average speed for the route. To include
this in the ETA calculations, the vessel speed has to be set
separately for these legs.
1
Select the route that should be changed, and click on the
Route Detail Tab
2
Select the first leg that should have an individual speed in
the column labeled Leg SOG
− A gray outline will surround the value
3
Click the right cursor button, and select the Edit Leg
SOG command from the pop-up menu
− The value field will turn grey
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Type a new value, and confirm with the Enter button or
by clicking any new leg
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Estimating arrival time
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) is calculated based on the
route segment lengths and the Speed Over Ground entered for
each leg. Arrival time can start from the present time or from a
user-specified time and date.
To determine ETA based on a user specified time:
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1
Select the route that should be changed in the route list
2
Modify the speed over ground for all legs that have
individual speed
3
Click the drop-down list to select any of the previous
locations used as origin, or select the Select New Origin
button to define a new origin
4
Define a new origin or select an existing waypoint.
Confirm the entry with the OK button to close the dialog
5
Modify the departure date and time for the route
6
Press the UPDATE button to display all route
information in the Route Summary field.
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Layovers
During a long trip, a layover may be defined for time spent
anchored. Layovers are then calculated into the ETA's.
1
Select the route that should be changed in the route list
2
Select the Route details tab, and activate the waypoint
that should contain the layover
3
Click the down arrow in the Type column on the
waypoint that should contain the layover, and change the
setting from Normal to Layover
− The Layover Time field for that leg will change from
N/A to 0:00:00.
4
Change the layover time by right-clicking on that field
and selecting Edit Layover Time
5
Type in the length of your layover time (for example
36:45:00 for 36 hours and 45 minutes)
6
Confirm the entry with the Enter button
Creating a new detailed route
The easiest way to create a route is described in Using the
cursor for creating a route, page 104.
However, if precise lat/lon coordinates are known for the
waypoints, it is possible to use the New button located in the
lower part of the route list as follows:
1
Press the New button, and enter a name for the new route
in the dialog
− The Insert Waypoint dialog will be displayed
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Enter waypoint name and lat/lon value in the input fields,
and confirm the entry with the Insert Waypoint button
3
Press the OK button when all waypoints are defined
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14.4 Returning to Nav view
The system returns to Nav view when pressing the Nav view
icon.
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15
TIDES AND CURRENTS
This section holds a description for the tides and currents
symbols used in the chart and how to use this information
in route planning.
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15.1 General
Tides and currents prediction data is included in the chart
database used in GB60.
Tide and current predictions are overlaid on top of the chart, and
the function is activated from the pop-up menu.
Tides and currents symbols may also be turned on/off by
pressing the Tides and Currents menu buttons
If no icons are displayed, there may not be any tidal or current
stations in the displayed chart area. By increasing the chart scale
all tide and current stations will be indicated with red (current)
and green (tide) square symbols.
Detailed tides and currents information is shown in the info bar.
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15.2 Tide bar symbol
The tide bar icons on the chart give a quick indication of tide
height based on the present system time on the GB60 system.
The blue section of the bar indicates tide height. The more blue
that is visible, the higher the tide height will be. By holding the
cursor on a tide station the name of the station and its associated
value (height) will be displayed.
Tide & current stations are shown in the exact location NOAA’s
data specifies, Lat/Lon coordinates of the stations rounded to the
nearest minute. As a result some stations may appear on land.
15.3 Current arrow symbols
Current icons appear as a transparent red arrow.
The arrow points in the direction the current is moving based on
the present system time on the GB system. In addition, the size
of the arrow serves as a visual indication of how strong or weak
the current is. A large arrow indicates strong currents, whereas a
small arrow indicates a weak or slow current.
Current speed is displayed at the current arrow symbol.
By holding the cursor on a current station the name of the station
and its associated value (speed and direction) will be displayed.
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Adjusting the arrow size
In an area where there are a large number of current stations, the
current arrows can at times overwhelm other information on the
chart. In this instance, the overall size of the current arrows may
be reduced.
Click the right cursor button when the cursor is covering one of
the arrow symbols to display the pop-up menu used for setting
current parameters
Select Adjust Arrow Scale command to display the Current
arrow scale dialog
Use the slider bar to either make the arrows larger or smaller
15.4 Using tides and current information in route
planning
Tide and current predictions may used by the ETA calculator to
calculate best departure time, transit time, required speed and
fuel consumption for a route.
In order for the ETA calculator to work, tide and current stations
must be attached to the various legs in a route.
The tide and current stations may be attached to a route either
automatically or manually as described below. When connected,
dotted lines will be drawn between the station and the leg to
illustrate which stations that are used. Red dotted lines
symbolize attached current stations, while blue color is used for
tide attachment.
When all required tide and current stations are attached, the
ETA calculator is ready for use.
By default, tide and current links to a route are visible. These
links may be turned off by deselecting the Tides & Current
Links in the chart pop-up menu.
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Attaching tide and current station
automatically
Tide and current stations are usually attached to a route when
the route is created.
If stations should be attached afterwards, this is done as
described below:
1
Press the right cursor button when the cursor is above one
of the legs in the route
− The route pop-up menu will be displayed
2
Select Auto Attach Tide & Current Stations
− The ETA Calculator - Attach Stations dialog will be
displayed
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Select maximum distance from leg to tide/current
stations, type of stations, and if existing links should be
kept. Select Show links is the links should be visible in
the chart
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Attaching tide and current station
manually
Other nearby stations may have a stronger effect on the voyage
and on the calculations than the stations that is automatically
selected. These stations may be attached to a leg manually.
1
Press the right cursor button and make sure that tide bars
and current arrows are turned on and visible
2
Move the cursor to the station that should be attached to a
leg. Drag and drop the station onto the waypoint next to
the leg that should have the station attached
− A dotted line appears between the station and the leg.
Red dotted lines symbolize attached current stations,
while blue color is used for tide attachment.
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Repeat as necessary for other stations and legs on the
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Using the ETA calculator
ETA calculator uses the tide and current information connected
to a route to calculate the best and worst departure time, transit
time and speed.
1
Make sure that tide and currents information are attached
to the route as described previously
2
Start the ETA calculator by right-clicking on any route
segment, and then click the ETA Calculator command in
the pop-up menu to display the ETA calculator dialog
Calculating best departure time
1
Select Best Departure Time from the three available
options in the ETA calculator dialog, and confirm with
the Next button
2
Input the estimated average boat speed and the earliest
and latest dates and times, and start the calculation by
pressing the Compute button
− The ETA calculator will now calculate the best and
worst depature times and list them in the ETA dialog
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Calculating transit time
1
Select Transit Time from the three available options in
the ETA calculator dialog, and confirm with the Next
button
2
Select a waypoint number, and enter preferred date and
time for arrival at this waypoint
3
Start the calculation by pressing the Compute button
− The transit speed to arrive at the selected waypoint at
preferred time will be displayed
Calculating speed
1
Select Speed from the three available options in the ETA
calculator dialog, and confirm with the Next button
2
Input start and end time for the route
3
Start the calculation by pressing the Compute button
− The boat speed needed in order to arrive at the end of the
route at the specified date and time will be displayed
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16
NAVIGATING WITH GB60
This section holds procedures for sailing along a preplanned
route.
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16.1 General
When the GB60 system is set up and charts installed according
to instructions in the previous chapters, the system will display
the vessel in real time on the chart. The vessel’s position will
continuously be determined in relation to land, objects and user
defined aids to navigation.
The system may be used as a monitoring system, or by sailing
automatically or manually along a predefined route as described
in the following sections.
When the autopilot is set to Nav mode, it will try to maintain a
heading to a mark while maintaining a minimum Cross Track
Error.
16.2 Steering to a mark
A predefined mark may be used as a waypoint, and the vessel
could steer directly to this mark.
By selecting the Activate command on the mark pop-up menu,
the mark will be activated and start flashing.
GB60 will set the origin to current location and the cross track
error to zero.
When arriving at the mark, it will be automatically de-activated.
16.3 Creating and sailing along a quick route
GB60 offers a quick route function by creating a route from the
vessel’s current position to a cursor position.
The quick route function is started by pressing the Quick Route
menu button.
Waypoints are positioned and the quick route may be edited as
done when creating an ordinary route, refer page 104 onwards.
A quick route is automatically activated when the route is saved.
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16.4 Sailing along a pre-planned route
Activating an existing route
GB60 can have an unlimited number of routes, but only one
route can be active at a given time.
A route is activated by right-clicking any segment of the route,
and selecting Activate from the pop-up menu. The route will
turn red, and the first waypoint will be automatically activated
and start blinking.
If a pre-planned route not is visible on the display, the route is
activated from Activate Route dialog, displayed by pressing
Route followed by the Activate Route menu buttons.
A predefined route may be started from any leg on the route, and
the system will automatically select the waypoint that is ahead
of the vessel’s actual position.
If the cross track alarm is turned on, an alarm will be activated if
the vessel position is outside the accepted limits. Refer Cross
Track Error alarm, page 34.
To proceed to the waypoint without having this alarm
notification, select the Proceed Directly to Waypoint command
in the vessel’s pop-up menu.
When the boat comes within a preset distance (the arrival
radius) from the active waypoint, the next waypoint will be
automatically activated.
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When arriving at the last waypoint in the route, a dialog will
confirm this and request a de-activation of the route
Route and waypoint information is shown in the info bar.
The route information is also shown in the Nav info display as
described in page 68.
Deactivating a route
An active route is deactivated by right-clicking any segment of
the route, and selecting Deactivate from the pop-up menu.
An active route will also be automatically deactivated when
another route is activated.
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MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE
17
MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE
This section holds descriptions for how the chart database
is automatically and manually updated
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17.1 The chart table
All charts are listed in the chart table. The table is used to open
charts and change view settings of various chart objects, install
and uninstall charts, and to select charts shown in the quilted
chart image.
The chart table is opened by pressing Chart followed by Chart
Table menu buttons.
The Chart table contains 5 tabs used as follows:
TAB
Open
Objects
Install
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REF
PAGE
Used for opening an installed chart.
Used for showing, hiding or deleting chart
items.
Used for Installing charts.
Uninstall
Used for uninstalling already installed
charts.
Quilting
Used for selecting which charts that
should be quilted.
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17.2 Opening a chart
The Open tab in the Chart table provides a list of charts for the
vessel’s current position.
The tab includes 3 main sections:
− Chart list, holding all folders
containing installed charts
− Chart details, showing
available information for the
chart selected in the chart list
− Search field, used for
searching for a chart name
To open a chart, double click it or highlight it and press the
Open button.
17.3 Changing view settings for chart objects
The Objects tab in the Chart Table includes all objects in the
chart, grouped in logical folders.
Separate items or entire folders may be displayed (green tick),
or hidden (no tick).
An item is removed from the database by selecting the item and
pressing the Delete button.
By right-clicking an item and selecting the Locate
this command from the pop-up menu, the view will
be moved with the selected item in the center of the
chart.
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Creating new object folders
By pressing the Create button new folders may be created.
Select a proper name for the folder and confirm with the OK
button.
Items may be moved dragging and dropping into the new folder.
A user created folder may be deleted or renamed by using the
Delete or Rename buttons in the lower part of the dialog.
17.4 Installing charts
Word folio charts are installed during system setup, and this
installation is described in the separate GB60 Installation
manual.
The Install tab in the Chart Table is used to install additional
charts into the system.
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Use the following procedure to install the charts:
1
Press the Install button
2
Enter the permit code received from the chart supplier,
and confirm by pressing the Next button
3
Follow the instructions on the screen to install the charts
17.5 Uninstalling charts
Charts are removed from the GB60 hard drive by using the
Uninstall tab.
Select chart type to display list of installed charts, select the
chart(s) to be removed and then press the Uninstall button to
remove the chart from the system.
When a chart is deleted, the permit code for the chart remains in
the system. Deleted charts may therefore be reinstalled without
requiring new permit codes.
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17.6 Chart quilting
Quilting is seamless unnoticeable onscreen connection of one
chart to another.
GB60 defaults to quilting charts of the same resolution and
quality whenever possible.
The quilting function is activated and de-activated by toggling
on/off the Quiling On command in the chart pop-up menu.
The Quilting tab in the Chart Table is used to add or remove
charts from the quilt.
The Remove button removes selected chart from the quilt, while
the Remove All Skewed Charts button are used to select and
remove all skewed raster charts from the quilt.
Active chart may quickly be removed from the quilt by selecting
the Remove xxxx From Quilt command in the chart pop-up
menu.
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18
TARGET TRACKING
This section holds procedures for how to track
ARPA/MARPA and AIS targets.
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18.1 General
If ARPA / MARPA radar(s) or AIS device(s) are connected to
the GB60 system, any target detected by these devices can be
displayed and tracked by the GB60 software.
18.2 Changing the target settings
The target settings are defined in the Targets tab in the Options
dialog.
To display the Options dialog:
1
Click the right mouse button in an active Nav or Radar
window, and select the Options command
− A dialog will request a password before it is possible to
enter the system configuration
2
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Enter 1234 in the password field to get access to the
Options dialog
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The following parameters are available:
Parameter
Description
Display ARPA Targets
Turns ON/OFF the displaying of ARPA targets
ARPA targets based
on magnetic
Defines if a magnetic heading sensor is connected to an external
radar
Display AIS Targets
Turns ON/OFF the displaying of AIS targets
Display targets on
radar display
Turns ON/OFF targets on the GB60 radar window
Display DSC Targets
Turns ON/OFF the displaying of DSC targets
Target Name Settings
Defines how the target name will be displayed on the chart
Display Predictors
Displays a course predictor line in minutes for all detected targets
Display Wakes
Displays a historical track of where the target has been
AIS/ARPA Target
Timeouts
Selects how long an AIS/ARPA target will remain on the chart after
it is lost
DSC Target Timeouts
Selects how long an DSC target will remain on the chart after it is
lost
Target Threat Settings
Target alarm settings. Refer Target alarms, page 139
DSC Directory
Used to assign names to the DSC targets
18.3 Starting the target tracking
ARPA and AIS tracking can be activated from a radar window
or from a chart window with radar overlay.
There are three ways to acquire target tracking:
− Double-clicking on a target
− Right clicking on a target and selecting Acquire this
Target command from the radar pop-up menu
− Activating the Acquire function by pressing the Aquire
tool button. When this button is active, the cursor is
changed to a dashed box. Every left click in the radar
window or in a chart window that has radar overlay will
start tracking the object positioned at the cursor location
Once a target is identified, it might take a few radar turns for the
GB60 to properly acquire and track the target.
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18.4 Tracking symbols
ARPA and AIS targets are displayed in the chart and radar
windows in GB60 according to the information that is sent from
the radar system. Refer to the separate documentation delivered
for these systems.
When a target is tracked by the GB60 system, the following
target symbols are used:
Attempting to acquire target. Typically takes up to 7 full
rotations.
Tracking target. Vector shows course and speed.
Target is a threat because it is inside the alarm setting. Refer
Target alarms, page 139. Vector course and speed is indicated
with vector.
Lost target. The GB60 are attempting to reacquire.
Once a target has been acquired information can be displayed in
several ways:
− By resting the cursor over the target
− In the Radar Info bar
− In the radar console
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18.5 Target alarms
The Target Threat Settings button in the Targets tab (Options
dialog) gives access to settings defining when a target should be
considered as dangerous.
When Detect Threats option is turned on, the GB60 will detect
potential threats based on information received from the targets.
A target will be considered as a threat if it is within the limits set
for CPA (Closest Point of Approach) or TCPA (Time to Closest
Point of Approach).
When a target becomes a threat, the symbol will change to a red
triangle, and a flashing target alarm symbol will appear in the
lower left part of all chart and radar windows.
If selected, an audible alarm will also be activated.
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19
MAINTENANCE
This section holds descriptions for simple maintenance
procedures that should be performed by the system
operator.
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19.1 Maintenance philosophy
All units in the GB60 system are “repair by replacement” units,
and the operator is therefore required to perform only a very
limited amount of preventive maintenance.
19.2 Cleaning the operator panel and the
computer surface
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to avoid damage to the
buttons and the panel. If required, clean the buttons and panel
with a non-abrasive cloth moistened with mild soap solution.
19.3 Checking the connectors
The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only.
Push the connector plugs into the connector. If the connector
plugs are equipped with a lock, ensure that this is in correct
position.
19.4 Replacing the air inlet fan filter
If the filters should be checked regularly, and could be vacuum
cleaned in place if required. If the filter is very contaminated, it
should be replaced.
19.5 Backup and restore procedures
The computer includes a DVD writer, making it possible to
back-up and restore software, charts and user information.
It is recommended to have backup routines that are carried out
regularly. The backup files may be restored if the original files
are damaged or lost.
The operating system is installed on the C drive, while all user
information and charts are installed on the D drive. Regular
backup should therefore normally only be necessary for the D
drive.
It is strongly recommended to make a complete system backup
when the system is installed and configured.
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Making a backup
Use the following procedure for making a backup of the
software installed on the computer:
Use the following procedure for making a backup of the
software installed on the computer:
1
Insert the Simrad memory stick in the DVD drive
2
Shut-down and restart the system
− The system will now boot on the memory stick, and the
following main menu will be displayed:
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Insert a blank CD/DVD in the DVD drive.
4
Press 1 to start the backup procedure. A running progress
bar indicates that the back-up procedure is running.
5
Follow the instructions on the display, and eventually
insert a new CD/DVD if required.
6
Press any key to return to the main menu when the
backup is completed.
7
Remove the Simrad memory stick and any CD/DVD and
restart the system.
8
Label the CDs/DVDs and make sure that they are kept in
a safe location.
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Restoring the software
When backup CDs/DVDs have been created as described in
page 143, the software may be restored by using the following
procedure:
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1
Insert the Simrad memory stick in the DVD drive.
2
Shut-down and restart the system.
3
The system will now boot on the memory stick, and the
following main menu will be displayed:
4
Insert the backup CD/DVD containing the system
backup.
5
Press 2 to start the restore procedure. A running progress
bar indicates that the procedure is running.
6
Follow the instructions on the display, and eventually
insert a new CD/DVD if required.
7
Press any key to return to the main menu when the
restore is completed.
8
Remove the memory stick and the CD/DVD and restart
the system.
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