Main windows | NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 guide

2-7 The main windows

The display menu allows quick access to the main windows. Full-screen Chart and Sonar are at the top of the menu. Other windows are available from the More… sub menu.

Note

1The windows available depend on the optional sensors and instruments that are installed (see section 1-1).

2Set up commonly used windows

as favorites and press to switch between windows (see section 2-7-2).

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NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 operation manual Main windows

Contents

Explorer Could result in minor or moderate injury Possible injury or deathCould result in death or serious injury DamagePage Contents Tides window User card window 15 AIS Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors Installation Other Nmea instruments Introduction Plug-in cards Cleaning and maintenanceOverview 657 can use two kinds of plug-in card Turn the display unit off see -2 and put the dust cover on Changing the plug-in cardRemoving the display unit Replacing the display unit Basic Operation Using the keysUsing the menus Overview of the keys Turning on and off / auto power Turning on manually Turning off manually To cancel MOB or set another MOB Backlight and night modeNight mode Man overboard MOB 657 has user settable alarms see section AlarmsSimulate mode Main windows Page Multi window displays Adding a favorite display to the list Favorite displaysSelecting a favorite display Deleting a favorite display from the list Compass Setting the data header for a displayData header Displays can show data at the top, called the data header Introduction to navigating Navigation ChartGoing to a waypoint or to a point on the chart Navigating to a point Preparing Starting a route from the chart windowCancelling a route Starting a route from the routes window Typical chart window shows Chart windowTo go to the Chart window, press then select Chart Land Sea Cursor see section Typical waypoint see section Chart symbols and information Chart modesChart scale Latitude and longitude Distance and bearing calculator Finding a chart symbolPerspective view Projected course Time intervals Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Navigation Highway windowTracks and tracking Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Navigation Waypoints Waypoints window Creating a new waypoint Displaying a waypoint on the chartManaging waypoints Moving a waypoint Changing a waypoint’s data Navigation RoutesDeleting all waypoints Sort Waypoints Managing routes Creating a new route from the chart windowRoutes window Creating a new route Editing a route Displaying a route on the chartEditing a route from the chart Creating a new route from the routes window Satellites Satellite window UsingSonar fishfinding Introduction Satellite window shows Interpreting the display Strength of echoes Water Bottom typesFrequency and cone width Depth Shadows When to use 50 kHzWhen to use 200 kHz Example of shadows When to use Mixed When to use 50/200 kHz KHz display 200/50 Khz display Mixed display Minute ago Seconds ago Now Fish arches Fish detection and display Where to find fishFish symbols Auto Range657 has two range modes Zoom range and offset Gain window Changing modeGain and threshold This display is called the gain window Sonar fishfinding Displays Sonar history display no split Screen. Press to return to the most recent echo Extended history modeSonar Zoom and Full Screen Zoom displays History position bar Sonar Bottom display Sonar 50/200 display Fish recognition Setting gain and thresholdSonar A-Scope display Bottom type Selecting a Gauges layout Gauges windowData window Changing a gauge layout Fuel window Fuel functions and displayWhat the fuel computer does Fuel window shows When you add or remove fuel Boat speed sensors Low fuel alarmWhen you remove fuel Speed Log Economy Water speed and ground speedSpeed Log Economy Range Start running the boat in a straight line Fuel consumption curvesMaking a curve Press twice, then select Fuel Deleting a curve Using a curveRenaming a curve Selecting a curve To the reading of the fuel dispenser’s gauge Then press Setup enginesCalibration Tides window shows data for the chosen date Choosing the date of the tide chartTides window Saving data to the user card User card windowUser card window has Sorting the file names 15 AISDeleting a file from the user card Rereading the file information Viewing AIS Vessels Vessels Safety msgs rxAIS Windows Displaying Full AIS Details 16 DSC/Buddy track windows Displays Distress Poll Creating a waypoint Using the displays Displaying a boat on the chartBoat positions Deleting a boat Setting up Time see Favorites see 17-14 Simulate see Setup option menusSmartCraft Factory reset Setup SystemAuto power off Language Rotation Setup ChartSetting map datum Palette Applying a map shift Nmea datum offsetMap shift Map shift Lat/lon grid Frequency Setup SonarPulse power Digit size GPS Source Setup GPSSetup Fuel Dgps Source Source Setup enginesSetup tanks Num engines Time Setup TrackDistance Record Reset total dist Setup AIS Show Dangerous OnlySetup Logs Reset engine hours Arrival radius Anchor alarm Setup AlarmsSymbol Alarm Alarm sounds when it is on Setup Comms Setup UnitsTemperature Fuel Speed Setup CalibrateTemperature filter Speed filter Keel Offset Setup TimeSetup Favorites Speed range Simulate InstallationSetup Simulate Mode Optional sensors and instruments Installation What comes withInstallation Options and Accessories GPS or Dgps antenna For GPS navigation see section Connections Power/data cablePin Wire Function Display unit 18-3 Black Yellow Blue Bracket Mounting Installation The display unitFlush Mounting There are two mounting arrangements Black Power/data cable Red Yellow Fuse 2A Installation Power/data cableBasic power Auto power Dgps Source Installation GPS antenna Selecting an antennaInstalling an antenna Blue Sonar cable Either Installation Sonar transducerInstallation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors NavBus Installation SmartCraftInstallation Other NavBus instruments Installation Northstar VHF radio Installation Other Nmea instruments If the display unit is bracket mounted, adjust Installation Setup and testEnter setup data to set up the 657 to your Tilt and rotation for best viewing and hand Appendix a Specifications South American List of datumsAdindan Afgooye Appendix B Troubleshooting General problems GPS navigation problems Fuel consumption problems Erratic Fuel Flow readings Sonar fishfinding problemsTwin engine installation shows only one flow rate There is no reading for fuel economy There is a double bottom trace displayed Bottom is not displayedBottom is displayed too far up the screen Appendix C Glossary and navigation data Glossary Navigation data TBMFT!COUNBSJOFDPN