B&G Vulcan Series, Operator'S Manual

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Positioning the radar center
You can move the radar PPI (Plan Position Indicator) center to
different positions within the radar panel, and select how your
vessel symbol moves on the radar image.
Radar motion is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel
as either TM (True motion) or RM (Relative motion).
The radar position can only be changed when the radar is
transmitting.
Center Look ahead
Custom offset
Center
Default setting. The radar PPI center is centered on the radar panel.
Look Ahead
Moves the radar PPI center to the bottom of the panel to maximize
the view ahead.
Offset
Allows you to move the PPI center to any location on the radar
panel.
1.
Select the offset option from the menu
2.
Move the cursor to where you want to position the radar center
3.
Confirm the setting by selecting the save offset option in the
menu.
True motion
In True motion, your vessel and moving targets move across the
Radar screen as you travel. All stationary objects remain in a fixed
position. When the vessel’s symbol reaches the edge of the screen,
the radar image is redrawn with the vessel symbol repositioned in
the center of the screen.
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