appendix c
cnd
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terms and functions
Tide Info
The Tide Info feature is the combination of a
tide heights database that is included within
new C-CARDs and features which calculate the
tide graph for all primary and secondary ports
world-wide, plus the times of Sunrise and
Sunset. At some chart levels, the
CND
will
display a Tide Diamond Symbol for every Port
or tide point in the database covered by that
particular C-CARD.
Tide Stations
Finds the nearest Tide Stations (up to 10) on
the map, from the boat position - if a valid fix is
received - or from the cursor position - if the fix
position is not good.
Time/Date Setup
(menu)
Selects the desired value for Time Reference,
Time Format, and Date Format. Press ‘CLEAR’
to return to the previous menu.
Time Reference
Sets UTC or Local Time.
The default setting is UTC.
Track
A very useful feature of the
CND
, is the ability
to store and display exactly where the boat has
been. This feature is referred to as Tracking.
TRN
= Turning
The difference between COG and BRG. If COG
is 80° and BRG is 75°, TRN is 5° Left.
TTG
= Time To Go
The estimated time needed to reach your
destination, based on your current speed and
the distance to destination.
Turbulence
Turns On/Off the displaying of water turbulence
symbols. The default setting is On.
Underwater Objects
Turns On/Off the displaying of Underwater
Objects. (Diffuser, Obstruction, Wreck, Cable -
submarine, Cable area, Pipeline area, Pipeline
- submarine/on land. The default setting is On.
Units Setup
(menu)
When the Units Setup option is selected from
the Setup menu, a sub-menu is displayed that
allows the various units that the
CND
uses to
be selected and adjusted.
