To view the Alarm Log:

1.Select Alarms to show the Alarm Log. Use the arrow buttons to scroll up or down the list, if necessary.

2.You can view all of the alarms in the Alarm Log, or just the new alarms. The Show button displays the current setting:

ƒAll - all the entries in the Alarm Log are shown

ƒNew - only the alarms that haven't been acknowledged are shown

3.Select Show if you want to toggle to the other setting.

4.When you are finished, select Return.

29.9Acknowledge one or more alarms

When an alarm is triggered, an alarm icon flashes in the top right corner of the screen and the alarm audio sounds (unless you choose not to sound the audio). The alarm is recorded in the alarm log.

Depending on the type of alarm, the control panel area may be overlain by the Alarm Notification box. If it's not, you must use the Alarm Log to acknowledge the alarm.

You must acknowledge an alarm to remove it from the screen. (You don't need to acknowledge the Waypoint Arrival alarm or the Waypoint Arrived End of Route alarm as these are cleared automatically.)

If another alarm is triggered when an alarm is already show in the Alarm Notification box, the 8000i checks the priority level of the new alarm. The alarm with the highest priority is displayed over any lower priority alarms.

If two (or more) alarms are activated and have the same priority level, the most recent alarm is displayed over the the earlier alarm.

To acknowledge an alarm in the Alarm Notification box:

1.Select Acknowledge in the Alarm Notification box. The Alarm Notification box disappears from the control panel area.

2.Take any corrective action required.

To acknowledge an alarm in the Alarm Log:

1.Select Alarms to show the Alarm Log. The new alarms are shown in color.

2.Select the new alarms that you want to acknowledge, then select

Acknowledge All.

3.The acknowledged alarms immediately change to a gray color to confirm that they are acknowledged.

4.When you are finished, select Return.

5.Take any corrective action required.

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8000I specifications

The NorthStar Navigation 8000i is a sophisticated marine navigation solution designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of marine operations. Utilizing the latest technology and innovative features, the 8000i provides users with a comprehensive navigation tool that is both user-friendly and highly reliable.

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