NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 Navigation Routes, Deleting all waypoints, Sort Waypoints

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Deleting a waypoint from the chart window

1In the chart window, move the cursor to the waypoint to delete.

2Press and select Delete.

3 Select Yes to confirm.

Deleting a waypoint from the waypoints window

1In the waypoints window, press or to highlight the waypoint to delete. Press and select Delete.

2Select Yes to confirm.

5-2-6 Deleting all waypoints

1In the waypoints window and press and select Delete all.

2Select Yes to confirm.

5-2-7 Changing a waypoint’s data

To change the waypoint data when it is displayed in a window:

1Select the data to change.

Press .

Use the cursor keys to change the data.

Press .

2If necessary, repeat the above step to change other data.

3Select Save.

5-2-8 Sort Waypoints

To change how the waypoints list is displayed:

1Press and select Sort by.

2 Select how to display the list:

Name: In alphabetical order by name.

Icon: Grouped by icon type.

Distance: In order of distance from the boat.

An arrow at at the top of a column indicates how the waypoints are sorted.

5-2-9 Navigating to a waypoint

See section 3-1-2.

6 Navigation: Routes

A route is a list of waypoints that the boat can navigate along. Routes can be created, changed and deleted.

The 657 can have up to 25 routes. Each route can have up to 50 waypoints.

A route can:

Start and stop at the same waypoint .

Include waypoints more than once.

The 657 can navigate along a route in either direction. Waypoints on the route can be skipped.

Routes are a powerful feature when the 657 is connected to an autopilot, allowing the vessel to be automatically guided along the route.

! WARNING

Make sure the course does not pass over land or dangerous waters.

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Contents Explorer Damage Possible injury or deathCould result in death or serious injury Could result in minor or moderate injuryPage Contents Tides window User card window 15 AIS Installation Other Nmea instruments Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensorsIntroduction 657 can use two kinds of plug-in card Cleaning and maintenanceOverview Plug-in cardsReplacing the display unit Changing the plug-in cardRemoving the display unit Turn the display unit off see -2 and put the dust cover onOverview of the keys Using the keysUsing the menus Basic OperationTurning off manually Turning on and off / auto power Turning on manuallyMan overboard MOB Backlight and night modeNight mode To cancel MOB or set another MOBAlarms Simulate mode657 has user settable alarms see section Main windows Page Multi window displays Deleting a favorite display from the list Favorite displaysSelecting a favorite display Adding a favorite display to the listDisplays can show data at the top, called the data header Setting the data header for a displayData header CompassNavigating to a point Navigation ChartGoing to a waypoint or to a point on the chart Introduction to navigatingStarting a route from the routes window Starting a route from the chart windowCancelling a route PreparingLand Sea Cursor see section Typical waypoint see section Chart windowTo go to the Chart window, press then select Chart Typical chart window showsLatitude and longitude Chart modesChart scale Chart symbols and informationProjected course Finding a chart symbolPerspective view Distance and bearing calculatorInterval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Navigation Highway windowTracks and tracking Time intervals Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 orWaypoints window Navigation WaypointsMoving a waypoint Displaying a waypoint on the chartManaging waypoints Creating a new waypointSort Waypoints Navigation RoutesDeleting all waypoints Changing a waypoint’s dataCreating a new route Creating a new route from the chart windowRoutes window Managing routesCreating a new route from the routes window Displaying a route on the chartEditing a route from the chart Editing a routeSatellites Satellite window shows UsingSonar fishfinding Introduction Satellite windowStrength of echoes Interpreting the displayDepth Bottom typesFrequency and cone width WaterExample of shadows When to use 50 kHzWhen to use 200 kHz ShadowsWhen to use 50/200 kHz When to use MixedMinute ago Seconds ago Now KHz display 200/50 Khz display Mixed displayFish detection and display Where to find fish Fish symbolsFish arches Zoom range and offset Range657 has two range modes AutoThis display is called the gain window Changing modeGain and threshold Gain windowSonar history display no split Sonar fishfinding DisplaysHistory position bar Extended history modeSonar Zoom and Full Screen Zoom displays Screen. Press to return to the most recent echoSonar 50/200 display Sonar Bottom displayBottom type Setting gain and thresholdSonar A-Scope display Fish recognitionChanging a gauge layout Gauges windowData window Selecting a Gauges layoutFuel window shows Fuel functions and displayWhat the fuel computer does Fuel windowWhen you add or remove fuel Low fuel alarm When you remove fuelBoat speed sensors Water speed and ground speed Speed Log Economy RangeSpeed Log Economy Press twice, then select Fuel Fuel consumption curvesMaking a curve Start running the boat in a straight lineSelecting a curve Using a curveRenaming a curve Deleting a curveSetup engines CalibrationTo the reading of the fuel dispenser’s gauge Then press Choosing the date of the tide chart Tides windowTides window shows data for the chosen date User card window User card window hasSaving data to the user card Rereading the file information 15 AISDeleting a file from the user card Sorting the file namesViewing AIS Vessels Displaying Full AIS Details Safety msgs rxAIS Windows VesselsDisplays Distress Poll 16 DSC/Buddy track windowsDeleting a boat Using the displays Displaying a boat on the chartBoat positions Creating a waypointSetting up Setup option menus SmartCraftTime see Favorites see 17-14 Simulate see Language Setup SystemAuto power off Factory resetPalette Setup ChartSetting map datum RotationMap shift Nmea datum offsetMap shift Applying a map shiftLat/lon grid Digit size Setup SonarPulse power FrequencyDgps Source Setup GPSSetup Fuel GPS SourceNum engines Setup enginesSetup tanks SourceRecord Setup TrackDistance TimeReset engine hours Setup AIS Show Dangerous OnlySetup Logs Reset total distAlarm sounds when it is on Setup AlarmsSymbol Alarm Arrival radius Anchor alarmFuel Setup UnitsTemperature Setup CommsSpeed filter Setup CalibrateTemperature filter SpeedSpeed range Setup TimeSetup Favorites Keel OffsetMode InstallationSetup Simulate SimulateGPS or Dgps antenna For GPS navigation see section Installation What comes withInstallation Options and Accessories Optional sensors and instrumentsDisplay unit 18-3 Black Yellow Blue Power/data cablePin Wire Function ConnectionsThere are two mounting arrangements Installation The display unitFlush Mounting Bracket MountingAuto power Installation Power/data cableBasic power Black Power/data cable Red Yellow Fuse 2AInstallation GPS antenna Selecting an antenna Installing an antennaDgps Source Installation Sonar transducer Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensorsBlue Sonar cable Either Installation SmartCraft Installation Other NavBus instrumentsNavBus Installation Other Nmea instruments Installation Northstar VHF radioTilt and rotation for best viewing and hand Installation Setup and testEnter setup data to set up the 657 to your If the display unit is bracket mounted, adjustAppendix a Specifications List of datums Adindan AfgooyeSouth American General problems Appendix B TroubleshootingFuel consumption problems GPS navigation problemsThere is no reading for fuel economy Sonar fishfinding problemsTwin engine installation shows only one flow rate Erratic Fuel Flow readingsBottom is not displayed Bottom is displayed too far up the screenThere is a double bottom trace displayed Glossary Appendix C Glossary and navigation dataNavigation data TBMFT!COUNBSJOFDPN