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This software update introduces new functionality. It also addresses software bugs that
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Summary of Contents for Simrad SY50

Page 1: ...ality in the SY50 system This includes transmission and reception interfaces with external peripherals and sensors and all user interface A firmware update for the Transceiver Unit is not included with this release Additional end user documents related to the SY50 system can be found on our website This includes publications that are translated to other languages Selected publications are also pro...

Page 2: ...er use or maintenance may cause damage to the equipment and or injury to personnel You must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate or work on the equipment Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation use or maintenance of the equipment Disclaimer Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to ensure that a...

Page 3: ...leting the sy50 xml system file 9 Installing a new version of the operating software 9 UPDATED FUNCTIONS AND DIALOG BOXES 11 User Settings Setup page 11 Units page 12 New Marker dialog box 14 Operating Panel page 14 Operating Panel Mk2 15 Operating Panel Mk3 19 Display Options dialog box 22 General page 22 MINIMUM DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS 26 Software Release Note ...

Page 4: ...4 490366 B Simrad SY50 ...

Page 5: ... This software update introduces new functionality It also addresses software bugs that have been reported by our users or detected during our own product testing We recommend that all users update their software Do I need to upgrade ...

Page 6: ...re ID This unique identifier is generated using information from key components in the Processor Unit The software license is linked to the physical Processor Unit You cannot move the SY50 system software from one Processor Unit to another unless you also request and install a new license In order to obtain a software license you must contact one of our dealers or distributors You can also use the...

Page 7: ...e required These are installed automatically Observe the information offered in the wizard Registered dealers and distributors can download the new software version from the Simrad Dealer Club To access the Simrad Dealer Club visit our website www kongsberg com sdc Topics See the instruction video page 7 Removing the operating software page 8 Deleting the sy50 xml system file page 9 Installing a n...

Page 8: ...r Unit 2 Select Power off to turn off the system 3 In the Power Off dialog box select Exit to Operating System to close the SY50 program 4 If applicable Connect the keyboard and the mouse to USB sockets on the front panel of the Processor Unit 5 Uninstall the application a If applicable Open the on screen keyboard b In the bottom left corner of your desktop select the looking glass to start a sear...

Page 9: ...e following folder c ProgramData 3 Open this folder NtrLib 4 Delete the following file sy50 xml 5 Close File Explorer Installing a new version of the operating software A dedicated wizard is used to install the software The operating software for the SY50 system must be downloaded on a separate computer Prerequisites The following specific items are required for this task Personal computer USB fla...

Page 10: ...plorer b Locate the executable setup file exe c Copy the file to a temporary folder on the D drive d Double click the setup executable file to start the installation e Select the check box to accept the license terms and conditions f Select Install g Follow the instructions provided by the wizard We recommend that you install the software in the default folder suggested by the wizard h Close File ...

Page 11: ... User Settings Setup page is established to offer generic settings that do not naturally belong elsewhere Prerequisites The Installation dialog box is not available when your SY50 system is set to Replay mode How to open This page is located in the Installation dialog box To open the page select Installation on the Setup menu Description User Settings The User Settings dialog box allows you to sav...

Page 12: ...t to reflects its bearing By default a new manually initiated tracked object is automatically given priority status If another object has this priority the status is transferred to the new object The priority is identified with a P On the User Settings Setup page de select New Manually Initiated Track if you do not want new tracked targets to become priority targets Related functionality User Sett...

Page 13: ... readouts related to range and distances in the SY50 system user interface This may for example be the cursor location Depth Choose the unit of measurement for all the presentations of depth This may for example be the current water depth Distance Choose the unit of measurement for all presentations of sailed distance Position Choose the unit of measurement for geographical positions Speed Choose ...

Page 14: ...unique identifier UID by the SY50 system Operating Panel page The Operating Panel offers all necessary control functions for normal operation It further allows you to assign certain functions to dedicated buttons and switches The Operating Panel page is used to select which physical hardware panel you use and to assign functionality to the programmable buttons Prerequisites The Installation dialog...

Page 15: ...Ethernet cable The Mk3 Operating Panel is connected to the Processor Unit with a USB cable The Mk3 Operating Panel is the standard panel provided for the SY50 system Select which operating panel to use Assign functionality as permitted by each type of operating panel Topics Operating Panel Mk2 page 15 Operating Panel Mk3 page 19 Operating Panel Mk2 The Mk2 Operating Panel is connected to the Proce...

Page 16: ...Click one more time to restore the original font size Rotary Switch Functions The Mk2 Operating Panel is fitted with three rotary switches The switches are identified with numbers Each switch can be assigned a function related to range gain bearing or tilt Under Rotary Switch Options assign one function to each rotary switch on the Operating Panel The following functions can be assigned Horizontal...

Page 17: ... is shown on the tilt indicator in the Horizontal view using a shaded background The sector and step settings are made using the Tilt function on the Main menu Off Centre This is the same function as Set New Ship Centre on the shortcut menu Place the cursor anywhere in the view and press the button The function moves the vessel symbol to the selected position Zoom Place the cursor anywhere in the ...

Page 18: ...ake is saved in mp4 format on the Processor Unit hard disk The file name reflects the current date and time Select Screen Recording to start and stop the recording from the Operating Panel Use the Screen Recording page to define where the video files are saved This page is located in the Output dialog box Delete Oldest Marker The SY50 offers several different marker types You can add as many marke...

Page 19: ... Selection to specify what you want to use the button for Tip Before you can assign custom user settings to the operating panel a selection of settings must be available from the User Settings dialog box The User Settings dialog box is located on the Main menu Any user setting selected on the Operating Panel is identified in the upper left corner of the Horizontal view The identifying number refer...

Page 20: ...l presentation mode is used Vertical Range 2 This is the range setting in the second Vertical view when a dual presentation mode is used Plane Range This is the range setting in the Plane view Active Ping Range This is the range setting in the currently active view Active Ping Gain This is the gain setting in the currently active view Active Ping Bearing This is the bearing setting in the currentl...

Page 21: ... this function to On to start the automatic search function In the Auto Bearing mode the SY50 system will automatically search within defined sector limits The sector is identified in the view using two angular symbols The sector and step settings are made using the Bearing function on the Main menu Screen Recording This is an on off function The Screen Recording function allows you to record and ...

Page 22: ...og box have no effect on the overall performance of the SY50 system Note The information shown on the top bar must not be used for vessel navigation Topics General page page 22 General page The General page in the Display Options dialog box controls the location of the menu You can select which navigational information to be shown on the top bar You can also choose to see Coordinated Universal Tim...

Page 23: ...om the far left to the far right By means of these check boxes you can select which elements to be shown at the top of the presentation For each option the text in brackets is the identification used on the top bar Navigation Select this check box to see the vessel s current geographical position on the top bar The position information must be provided by an external navigation system connected to...

Page 24: ...is shown on the bottom bar at the bottom of the display presentation When disabled the SY50 system uses local time Note To enable UTC time your SY50 system must be set up to accept the NMEA ZDA datagram The NMEA ZDA datagram contains the universal time code UTC day month year and local time zone Coordinated Universal Time French Temps Universel Coordonné UTC is the primary time standard by which t...

Page 25: ... Menu on the top bar To retrieve the menu select Menu one more time When the menu is hidden it is temporarily shown on the left or right side of the display presentation if you move the cursor to that position Navigational information The navigational information is located in the middle of the top bar These fields are separate read outs They present information related to the navigation of the ve...

Page 26: ...lay can be installed in a safe and secure way The minimum technical requirements for the display are Resolution Minimum requirement 1280 x 1024 pixels The visual quality of the presentation depends on the quality of your graphic adapter and display We recommend that you use a large display with resolution 1920 x 1080 or 1920 x 1200 Video interface The video interface must match the output format s...

Page 27: ...ew version of the operating software 9 Removing the operating software 8 I installation software 9 Installing a new version of the operating software 9 L Length Units page 13 M Menu on the Right Side General page 23 minimum requirements display 26 N New Manually Initiated Track User Settings Setup page 12 New Marker dialog box description 14 O Operating Panel supported 15 Operating Panel page desc...

Page 28: ...Units page description 12 Updated functions and dialog boxes 11 Use icons on the main menu General page 23 User Settings User Settings Setup page 11 User Settings Setup page description 11 UTC Coordinated Universal Time description 24 Simrad SY50 Software Release Note ...

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