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selected in the menu in order to match the position from the GPS with the
position on the charts. You must know what datum reference is used by
the GPS and set it in the Fix Datum option.
“MAP DATUMS”: Allows selecting any Geodetic Datum reference from the
over 100 available on the chartplotter. Map Datum selection switches to the
selected reference datum applying the datum offsets stored with the charts.
“FIX CORRECTION”: Turns ON or OFF the Correction from the
positioning system. If the new Correction is calculated, but the Correction
is not enabled, the ship's position is not changed.
“MANUAL COMPUTE CORRECTION”: Corrects fixes from the
positioning instrument. By placing the Pointer on the ship's real position
and selecting this option, the error is calculated and internally memorized
for appropriate correction, but not applied.
“ENTER CORRECTION OFFSET”: Allows manual correction of fix
position. The correction is entered as X, Y offset in minutes and thousand
of m/- 9.999.
5.2.9.
Demo
The built-in Demo function allows you to become proficient in the use of the
chartplotter. It simulates the reception of the navigation data (Lat/Lon, Course,
Speed, date, time). The simulated ship's position is placed at the current
Pointer position by the time the simulation is activated. This menu is divided in
the sub-menus: for Demo Full and Demo a Route please see the Par. 2.5.1
and Par. 2.5.2.
5.2.9.1. Custom Demo
After the DEMO menu is shown:
1. Use the UP or DOWN CURSOR button to select “CUSTOM DEMO” and
press the ENTER button.
2. Use the UP or DOWN CURSOR button to select the desired option and
then press the ENTER button. The available options are listed below:
“HEADING”: Inserts the Heading value.
“SPEED”: Inserts the Speed value.
“DATE”: Inserts the Date value.
“TIME”: Inserts the Time value.
“CURSOR CONTROL”: Turns ON or OFF the Pointer control in the
CHART Page.
“ACTIVATE SIMULATION”: Once the settings are selected, turns ON the
Simulator (otherwise to turn Off the Simulation select OFF).
Demo
