Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
3.1 Introduction
This chapter provides information and instructions to allow you to start
using your RC435/435i Chartplotter. It is intended to help you familiarize
yourself with the controls before you start using the chartplotter for
routine navigation.
Note:
There is often more than one method of performing a particular
task. Normal operating procedures are detailed in Chapter 5. When you
are familiar with the system you can adapt these procedures to suit your
method of operation.
Simulator
The Chartplotter includes a
Simulator
mode, which allows you to
practice operating your chartplotter without live GPS data.
Section 3.3,
Simulator Mode
describes how you can switch to this mode. Simulator
mode can be used in the following situations:
•
Before the chartplotter has been installed on your vessel. Connect the
Chartplotter unit to a 12V DC power supply, fused at 1A, connecting
the red core from the power lead to positive (+) and the black core to
negative (-); see
Chapter 2
for full details.
•
Once the chartplotter has been installed on your vessel and while in a
marina or otherwise at anchor.
