Koden MDC-2240, Operation Manual

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MDC-2200/2500 Series Chapter 3 Basic operation
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Measure distance and bearing between two points (Offset)
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Though VRM, EBL or PI uses the own ship as an original point for default value, this original point
can be changed (offset) to the optional position. This enable to measure distance and bearing between
two targets.
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The change of original point (offset) can be made for three types independently: VRM1 and EBL1,
VRM2 and EBL2 and for the PI.
1
By pressing [EBL] knob while [EBL1] and [VRM1] are selected, the original points of EBL1 and
VRM1 can be offset to the position of parallel index line.
Then, the numerical values of EBL and VRM displayed at lower part of the screen will change to
blue.
(For MDC-2500) The offset lamp color located at lower right under [EBL] knob will change to
vermillion.
Push
EBL knob
Target A
331.5°
EBL1
Target B
Own ship position
VRM1
1.424NM
VRM1
EBL1
By operating [Joystick], the markers of EBL1 and VRM1 will move together with cross cursor.
Move
Joystick
Target A
331.5°
EBL1
Target B
Own ship position
Cursor
VRM1
1.424NM
VRM1
EBL1
2
By moving the cross cursor, point to the target B to be measured.
3
By turning [EBL] knob and [VRM] knob, point it to the another target A.
4 The bearing and distance from target B to target A are indicated as EBL1 and VRM1.
Target A
331.5°
EBL1
Target B
Own ship position
VRM1
1.424NM
VRM1
EBL1
5
By pressing [EBL] knob after having confirmed above, the origin points of EBL1 and VRM1 will be
restored to the own ship position.