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CR40/42/50 MKII DGPS ChartRadar

Table of contents

7. RADAR operation

7.1 Radar map, 81
7.1.1 Map orientation, 82

7.1.2 Environmental effects, 82
7.1.3 Effects of ship´s movement, 83
7.1.4 Navigational echoes, 84

7.1.5 Sea return, 84
7.1.6 Storm and rain squall returns, 85
7.1.7 Blind sectors or shadow effect, 85

7.1.8 Side lobes, 86
7.1.9 Radar interference, 86
7.1.10 False echoes, 86

7.2 Starting operation, 88
7.2.1 Radar menus, 88

7.2.2 Initial radar display setup, 89
7.2.3 Start transmission, 93
7.2.4 Shut down procedure for the

radar function, or back to
standby, 93
7.2.5 Standard radar display, 94

7.2.6 Dual radar display, 98
7.2.7 Split-screen operation, 99
7.2.8 General features for the radar

operation, 102

8. ECHO and SPECIAL menus

8. Echo menu, 105

8.1 Depth & temperature diagram, 105
8.2 Special menu, 107
8.2.1 Speed alarm, units & language, 107

8.2.2 Interface setup, NMEA, 109
8.2.3 Interface setup, alarm/log, 113
8.2.4 Decca lanes, 114

8.2.5 Loran C, 115
8.2.6 Display color, 116

8.2.7 Factory settings, 117

9. Installation and service

9. Installation notes, 119
9.1 Installation of CR40/42, 121

9.2 Installation of CR50, 123
9.3 Place of installation of
display unit, 125

9.4 Installation of RS4050, 125
9.5 Installation of DS40/42/50, 126
9.5.1 Operation of DS40/42/50, 127

9.6 Installation of antenna, 128
9.7 Electrical connections, 129
9.7.1 Power supply connections, 130

9.7.2 Fuse, 129
9.7.3 NMEA0183 interface conn., 131

9.8 Optional connections, 131
9.9 Installation of scanner unit, 133
9.9.1 Shifting away from obstacles, 134

9.9.2 Mounting of scanner, 135
9.9.3 Connecting cables, 139
9.9.4 Connector´s pin numbers

and wire colors, 145
9.9.5 Grounding wire, 147
9.9.6 Adjustment, 148

9.10 Preventive maintenance, 148
9.11 Repair and service, 148

9.12 Troubleshooting, 149
9.13 Specifications, 150

Appendix A

Glossary of terms, 153

Appendix B

List of datums, 161

Appendix C

C-MAP attributes, 163

Index, 169
CE Declaration, 175

International warranty, 177
List of Simrad distributors

Summary of Contents for CR40 MKII

Page 1: ...ough CHART menu or when unit is off All electronic navigation equipment is subject to external factors beyond the control of the manufacturer Therefore such equipment must be regarded as an aid to nav...

Page 2: ...overboard together with present course C bearing B and distance DIST to the MOB position Elapsed time first in seconds and then in minutes If is shown instead of number of minutes means that the elap...

Page 3: ...on menus 4 1 Position display 35 4 2 Set drift 39 4 3 Speed diagram 40 4 4 Dual speed display 41 4 5 Wind display 42 4 6 MOB position 44 4 7 Satellite status 45 4 8 DGPS setup 47 4 9 DSC alarm 49 5 Wa...

Page 4: ...nterface setup alarm log 113 8 2 4 Decca lanes 114 8 2 5 Loran C 115 8 2 6 Display color 116 8 2 7 Factory settings 117 9 Installation and service 9 Installation notes 119 9 1 Installation of CR40 42...

Page 5: ...mon system used for navigation and positioning all over the world Not only for maritime use but also for land based applications and aviation The satellite based system has been developed and is opera...

Page 6: ...unit beyond repair Quality service personnel The CRXX is sealed and does not contain any user serviceable parts Opening of the unit will void its warranty Touching electrical parts inside may cause bo...

Page 7: ...divided into e g a chart display and two data chart displays etc The display which is currently activated is indicated by a highlighted frame around the active window There are five screen combination...

Page 8: ...page window 5 window 2 window 3 We pretend that in this page window 2 contains the navigation display highway window 3 a chart display in a large scale for overview and window 5 a chart display in a...

Page 9: ...pre set from the factory They can all be exchanged with new displays at your choice However the same display can not appear twice on the same page so in case you are trying to select the same display...

Page 10: ...dar control menu ENT Opens for confirms insertion and editing of data except for the radar function Calls up information on marks waypoints etc on chart together with several INFO windows from a chart...

Page 11: ...e actual ship cursor position on chart Activates INFO window with the possibility of plotting a waypoint route line etc 0 9 A Z The alpha numeric keys inserts and selects data in data displays Keys 1...

Page 12: ...y to highlight the function and press ENT If you want to switch to a different menu use the cursor key to move to the adjacent menu Most functions in the menus are general and can be called forward at...

Page 13: ..._ MOB position _6_ Stop track _7_ Satellites _7_ Tracks _8_ DGPS _8_ Targets _9_ DSC alarm _9_ Data transfer _4_ NAV _5_ ECHO _6_ RADAR _1_ Navigation _1_ Depth temperature diagram _1_ Radar _2_ Waypo...

Page 14: ...ce of another display and it will not mess up the pre set displays on the screen And once you have confirmed the changes or just want to exit the display the display will disappear from the screen as...

Page 15: ...2 7 Initial start up PWR To turn on the power press and hold the PWR key till a picture appears on the screen PAGE Press PAGE to scroll through a quick guide which informs of the use of the keys and w...

Page 16: ...p the language display Go to the bottom line in the display Select language ENT Confirm entry 2 8 Turn power off PWR Call up INFO window and PWR Press and hold until screen turns black The CRXX is now...

Page 17: ...s own cursor and individual chart setup MENU Call up the menu bar and WIN select the WINdow in which the large scale chart should appear and 1 1 press 1 and 1 to call up Chart 1in scale 1 26400000 MEN...

Page 18: ...present position on the chart and the pointer informs of the actual true course course over ground There is a built in autohome function which automatically moves the chart to maintain the ship symbol...

Page 19: ...00 7 1 6 000 2 1 2 000 000 5 1 60 000 8 1 2 000 3 1 600 000 6 1 20 000 9 1 600 Chart details may not be available in all scales in all areas Non covered areas will be marked as hatched or all blue wit...

Page 20: ...1 1998 LOWER Name DENMARK NORTH COAST LIMFJORDEN Code EN B102 03 Date 01 03 1999 Chart reading is now in stand by and you may insert remove cartridges MENU Exit Test ENT To open the drawer below the k...

Page 21: ...the C MAP chart areas can be turned off so they will not be visible on the chart refer to Chart setup Other chart areas can quickly be reached by means of the zoom keys ZOOM OUT Zoom out until desire...

Page 22: ...position 1 Edit user data Inactive function 2 Chart info Refer to Appendix C 3 Find nearest port services Refer to Appendix C 4 Bearing dist from A to B Inactive function 5 Lock cursors Inactive funct...

Page 23: ...Select NAV mode Refer to section 3 3 8 PLOT Plot new data Refer to section 3 3 9 PAGE More user data Inactive function MENU Exit Exit info window 4 Bearing dist from A to B will quickly provide the be...

Page 24: ...tion 3 3 2 5 Lock cursors Refer to section 3 3 2 9 Chart setup Refer to section 3 4 0 Cursor to center Refer to section 3 3 2 GOTO Select NAV mode Refer to section 3 3 8 PLOT Plot new data Refer to se...

Page 25: ...ices Refer to Appendix C 4 Bearing dist from A to B Refer to section 3 3 2 5 Lock cursors Refer to section 3 3 2 9 Chart setup Refer to section 3 4 0 Cursor to center Refer to section 3 3 2 GOTO Selec...

Page 26: ...sors Refer to section 3 3 2 9 Chart setup Refer to section 3 4 0 Cursor to center Refer to section 3 3 2 GOTO Select NAV mode Refer to section 3 3 8 PLOT Plot new data Refer to section 3 3 9 PAGE More...

Page 27: ...earest port services Refer to Appendix C 4 Bearing dist from A to B Refer to section 3 3 2 5 Lock cursors Refer to section 3 3 2 9 Chart setup Refer to section 3 4 0 Cursor to center Refer to section...

Page 28: ...N 10 34 767W Example 1 Edit user data 2 Chart info Refer to Appendix C 3 Find nearest port services Refer to Appendix C 4 Bearing dist from A to B Refer to section 3 3 2 5 Lock cursors Refer to sectio...

Page 29: ...NAV modes refer to chapter 4 Waypoints and navigation Anchor guard When setting anchor check change the preset alarm distance etc so you will be warned in case you drift too far from the anchored posi...

Page 30: ...With chart in active display press PLOT to call up an INFO window with the following to choose from PLOT new data PLOT Plot eventmark ship 1 Plot waypoint cursor 2 Insert waypoint ship 3 Insert waypoi...

Page 31: ...with ENT or exit the function with MENU to abandon the route 5 From active chart display with cursor ON To draw lines or to make a route is the same procedure please refer to point 4 6 From active cha...

Page 32: ...ntation NORTH UP TRUE Rotation resolution 5 Depth Level 1 0 002m Level 2 2 006m Level 3 6 MAX Grid AUTO Show scale WITH BACKGROUND Auto chart select OFF Extended level range ON Non active waypoints ON...

Page 33: ...When OFF there will be no special color to indicate where the land on the chart is if any i e land will be all blue Boundary lines will indicate available C MAP chart areas Chart area can be set to L...

Page 34: ...le ON will add a small line to the chart display indicating that the length of the line equals a certain number of nautical miles km Auto chart select When sailing with Auto chart select ON and cursor...

Page 35: ...ition see section 4 6 _7_ Satellites see section 4 7 _8_ DGPS see section 4 8 _9_ DSC alarm see section 4 9 4 1 Position display MENU Load menu bar and 2 1 load Position display Indicates the datum cu...

Page 36: ...cator and accuracy Small letters a b c indicate that SA is active and the position accuracy is expected to be better than 100 meters in 95 of the time Capital letters indicate that SA is OFF and the p...

Page 37: ...hange CLR Reset log 0 9 Key in new values or Toggle between available values ENT Confirm editing and return to Position display Datum is preset to WGS 1984 World Geodetic System 1984 but can be change...

Page 38: ...to receive STW information from external instrument via NMEA port will require that NMEA sentence VHW and Log speed sensor are set to ON in Refer to section 8 2 1 and 8 2 2 Course and bearing reading...

Page 39: ...rift Set drift 0 6 kn T Relative direction Speed True direction The set drift display will show how fast the current is moving in knots in what direction true it is moving and what direction in relati...

Page 40: ...IND ms R 4 3 Speed diagram MENU Call up the menu bar and 2 3 load Speed diagram S Speed over ground V Velocity towards waypoint W Speed through water SD Set and drift Speed and direction true or relat...

Page 41: ...ervals from 1 minute to 3 hours and freeze Go to the function you wish to change Key in new figure or change setting ENT Confirm entry and return to Speed diagram 4 4 Dual speed display trawling speed...

Page 42: ...me gives a very stable reading Dynamic speed with short filtering time is reacting quickly to changes but is also more unsteady How to reset dual speed ENT Open for change ENT Press ENT to reset dual...

Page 43: ...ration Damping level LOW Relative wind scale NORMAL Wind angle offset 000 Show wind speed as RELATIVE Wind speed unit METERS SECOND The settings available for each function are described on the next p...

Page 44: ...AGNIFIED 0 60 Wind angle offset can be from 0 to 360 Show wind speed as TRUE or RELATIVE Wind speed unit can be either METERS SECOND KNOTS KILOMETERS HOUR or MILES HOUR 4 6 MOB position MENU Call up t...

Page 45: ...ystem starting from left to right with the numbers 1 to 32 or the legend No almanac Satellite status bottom line indicates the satellite is healthy excluded or non existing satellite 0 satellite data...

Page 46: ...and a fixed antenna altitude PDOP position dilution of precision is equivalent to 3D positioning The values will typically stay between 1 3 and 8 The lower the value the higher the quality A poor geo...

Page 47: ...PS setup display with built in module DGPS setup Beacon SKAGEN B312 D87 3nm Status LOCKED Beacon is monitored YES Frequency 298 5kHz MANUAL Bit rate 100bps AUTO Signal strength 17 Signal to noise rati...

Page 48: ...have to use the received differential data with caution as there is no guarantee it is not faulty Frequency the frequency of the beacon station can be set manually if known However when left in AUTO t...

Page 49: ...plotter is connected to a compatible Simrad Shipmate VHF radiotelephone which is expected to be launched in the beginning of year 2001 The message from the VHF will appear in a pop up window together...

Page 50: ...CR40 42 50 MKII Position menus Chapter 4 50...

Page 51: ...waypoints stored in the memory MENU Call up the menu bar and 3 1 load WP list The waypoint list will appear in alphabetical order and will include the waypoint s position in lat long To edit one of th...

Page 52: ...he memory The route list will keep a record of all the saved routes in the system It will provide information on number of waypoints in the route etc To make new routes you need a chart in the active...

Page 53: ...splay indicates how many route points are in the route etc Toggle through the stored routes with the keys or A Z Select route by entering its name existing route Move the cursor up down to select a sp...

Page 54: ...route the mode will be COMPOSITE Show route as NAVIGATION for navigational data in the route display example on the previous page or POINTS for a list of route points together with the points position...

Page 55: ...tepoint A 0001 Routepoint B 0003 ETA speed 10 0kn AUTO Total distance from A to B 110 5nm Time to go from A to B 2h35m Arrival time 11 41 Date 12 02 2001 Toggle between available routes in the memory...

Page 56: ...and press PLOT Then follow the instructions in the info windows Refer to section 3 3 9 Lines can also be edited directly on the chart via info windows Refer to section 3 3 4 and 3 3 5 MENU Call up th...

Page 57: ...ing it ON again WIN Delete MENU Exit ENT Accept Place the cursor on the function you wish to change i e name line type or color Toggle between available values ENT Confirm entry 5 4 1 Delete lines via...

Page 58: ...3 5 load Start track pop up window Start track Name TRACK 1 Display track ON Update DISTANCE Interval 0 100nm Trackpoints 0 Type As default from the factory The first track is stored as TRACK1 the ne...

Page 59: ...ighted track 5 6 Tracks stored in the memory All tracks of more than 1 trackpoint will automatically be stored in the memory To see which tracks are registered you can scroll through the list by MENU...

Page 60: ...te the track CLR Confirm Edit tracks directly on the chart via info windows Refer to section 3 3 6 5 7 Targets stored in the memory The CRXX can display the bearing and distance of up to three targets...

Page 61: ...FF Put it back on the screen by turning it ON again Position 56 52 700N 9 50 500E B 345 D 295 7nm Select the target you wish to change or replace with a different target by moving the cursor up down L...

Page 62: ...rs via TL50 Turbo Loader inclusive data from Shipmate RS2500 Trackplotter is described in the TL50 manual Use the Simrad DataCard or TL50 Turbo Loader to make backup files of all the user data you hav...

Page 63: ...om keys The actual date and time will be saved with the data transfer A name can be added for easy identification later on ENT Press ENT to activate Save on DataCard You will now receive a warning tha...

Page 64: ...80 Targets 3 72 Tracks 5 75287 Setup 1 2289 Exit Load from DataCard ENT Press ENT x 2 to transfer a copy of the data in DATABANK 1 to the internal memory in the unit Any existing data in the internal...

Page 65: ...is active section 6 3 Anchor guard 6 4 MOB navigation and 6 5 Navigation examples 6 1 1 Navigation display MENU Call up the menu bar and 4 1 load Navigation display Since there is no navigation mode...

Page 66: ...e you drift too far from the anchored position The alarm distance can be set to anywhere from 0 01 to 9 99nm See also section 6 3 Anchor guard The alarm will automatically reset once you are inside th...

Page 67: ...e circle line border When set to WP line the system will change to next waypoint in the route after passing the waypoint line border When Auto waypoint shift is set to WP circle then the alarm functio...

Page 68: ...und X XTE Cross track error S Speed over ground B Bearing to approaching point D Distance to approaching point V Speed towards point Route Name of active route Point No of approaching point TDG Total...

Page 69: ...setup from active navigation display or refer to display example and description of functions in section 6 1 1 6 2 3 NAV mode Turn NAV off MENU Call up the menu bar and 4 2 turn off navigation mode 6...

Page 70: ...avigation the approaching point and present speed over ground AUTO is automatically used for the calculation You can change to any waypoint in the route and also insert an alterna tive ETA speed MANUA...

Page 71: ...drift display MENU Call up the menu bar and 4 4 load the Set drift trim display X XTE Cross track error D Distance to point ENT Open for change ENT Reset mean speed indication in display 6 2 6 NAV mo...

Page 72: ...vessel s position in relation to the alarm circle To check change the preset alarm distance MENU Call up the menu bar and 4 1 load the navigation display ENT Press ENT to call up the navigation setup...

Page 73: ...elect MOB position 6 5 Navigation examples Relevant for all navigation modes are the navigation display with graphical steering section 6 2 1 the ETA AVN display with Estimated Time of Arrival and App...

Page 74: ...ination While on the way you can easily move the cursor to the next destination and when ready to change navigation leg GOTO Press GOTO and 2 to 2 Restart to approaching point A new course line will b...

Page 75: ...highlighted in the WPlist This will activate the pop up window Navigate to WP now follow the procedures from the a few lines down From the menu MENU Call up the menu bar and 4 2 select WP in Navigatio...

Page 76: ...one route is stored in the memory Refer to section 3 3 9 PLOT function When navigating in a route you will have a graphical steering display to navigate by see section 6 2 1 Know your ETA Estimated T...

Page 77: ...ion to the first waypoint in the route It is possible to mix and match the data you require to have on the screen e g window for the chart display window for the navigation display and window for the...

Page 78: ...ate by see section 6 2 1 Know your ETA Estimated Time of Arrival and your AVN Average Velocity Necessary see section 6 2 4 Call up the Set drift display see section 4 2 There are two ways of activatin...

Page 79: ...ition YES XTE alarm 00 10 OFF Auto trackpoint shift WP line Navigation mode RHUMBLINE ENT Start navigation A course line will now be drawn from ship s position to the first point of destination It is...

Page 80: ...igation examples Chapter 6 80 MENU Pressing MENU and 4 from an active data display during navigation 4 will give access to the following displays feature 1 Navigation display 2 Turn NAV off 3 ETA AVN...

Page 81: ...he ship s dead ahead bearing is indicated by the heading line flashing at the 0 relative bearing with every revolution of the sweep trace Head Up mode Coastline contours and landmass are generally dep...

Page 82: ...gets Weather effects reduce the long range at which targets can be detected Water surface clutter waves reduces the ability to detect targets close by Either can ob scure the echoes from targets that...

Page 83: ...head cable crossings can mimic a moving target on your radar screen The cable target usually appears to be on a collision course The entire length of cable does not appear on the screen only a point o...

Page 84: ...ect on the radar With experience however different targets can be identified by the relative size brightness and position of their radar echo returns Buoys and small boats are one example of targets t...

Page 85: ...horizon and are very helpful for observing potential bad weather conditions If the returns from storm areas and rain squalls are not desired the RAIN clutter control can be adjusted to minimize the e...

Page 86: ...usually can be reduced by adjustment of the SEA clutter control 7 1 9 Radar interference Whenever two or more radar equipped vessels are operating within reception range of each other mutual interfer...

Page 87: ...e signal on first striking the smooth side of the large target will be reflected and these subsequent echo returns to the antenna are shown on the display However the same reflection may also hit othe...

Page 88: ...no other objects around Maintain a good visual watch proceed at a safe speed and enjoy your boating 7 2 1 Radar menus Main radar menu MENU Call up the menu bar and 6 press 6 to call up the RADAR main...

Page 89: ...threshold 5 Stand by time 000000h Tx time 000000h Auto sea minimum 035 Auto sea default 050 Auto sea maximum 070 Auto gain minimum 080 Auto gain default 090 Auto gain maximum 105 Head Up North Up Tru...

Page 90: ...on should be HU Head Up Turn the ship so a target becomes visible in the front and adjust until target is straight ahead on the heading line Use the keys to position it correctly Tuning reference is p...

Page 91: ...ew AUTO settings Preset parameters can only be adjusted from X MIT mode after correct scanner type etc has been selected and Stretch mode is left in off position Auto gain values To adjust the preset...

Page 92: ...se a displayed range of 0 5nm press key 7 Now you are ready to adjust the Auto sea values in the lower part of the Radar setup display Auto sea minimum factory value 035 Adjust to visible Sea clutter...

Page 93: ...ge 6 months the antenna will need an extra 20 minutes to warm up so when the count down of 120 seconds are finished the radar must be left in Standby mode for the extra 20 minutes it takes for the ant...

Page 94: ...should appear and 6 1 load Radar display the top line indicates the bearing and distance from ship s position to cursor position or ships position with COG and SOG indications HU 2 0nm Power off TI Tu...

Page 95: ...your boat NU North Up in true motion In this mode targets are displayed at their measured distances in true direction from your boat North being at the top of the display In the NU mode you must be i...

Page 96: ...dge the unwanted echoes will disappear leaving real targets visible The amount of delay is controlled by the rain clutter adjustment As you increase the adjustment the delay will get larger causing th...

Page 97: ...cate the distance to same The readout automatically adjusts for the range the radar is on This dashed line can be placed over either a moving target such as another boat or a fixed target such as land...

Page 98: ...he defined guard zone The guard zone is not available in the secondary radar display in Dual Radar mode HDG your heading will be shown in degrees from connected compass If no compass is connected you...

Page 99: ...es with the keys and insert data by the numerical keys ENT Confirm changes by pressing ENT or MENU To make adjustments in the second radar display right half of screen WIN Go to the second radar displ...

Page 100: ...right corner of the menu bar 6 1 Select radar display from the radar menu you now have a chart and radar display presented on the same screen As an example you may want to try and match the ship s po...

Page 101: ...Also when activated the radar display will then automatically place itself in the left side of the screen if it s not placed there already To activate cursor lock or scale range lock from radar displa...

Page 102: ...een display and scanner Cursor EBL HU or NU modes will provide an image on the radar display which will determine the risk of a collision if you continue on the proposed course line Press ENT to activ...

Page 103: ...he factory and can not be changed Palette 5 to 9 can be customized according to your wishes However the radar colors are restricted in all palette setups to DAY or NIGHT Range rings The extension of t...

Page 104: ...energy and display an image larger than normal Convex surfaces will scatter the energy and display week images A conical surface may not display any image The texture of the target surface also contro...

Page 105: ...rom external equipment in relation to time or distance 8 1 Depth temperature diagram MENU Call up the menu bar and 5 1 load Depth temperature diagram Present water temperature 8 3 C 12 05 27 2m C 7 00...

Page 106: ...s Alarm figures for minimum and maximum depths can be inserted and alarms can be activated deactivated Color for depth and temperature can be changed Toggle between available colors by means of the ke...

Page 107: ...Speed alarm units language display Setup for speed LOG speed sensor ON LOG speed calibration 019000 PULSES nm Speed alarm maximum 000 0kn OFF Speed alarm minimum 000 0kn OFF To select new values for t...

Page 108: ...trawl fishing entering into harbors with speed limits etc Speed stability and time of response can be adjusted in position setup display press MENU 2 1 ENT and use the cursor key to go to Speed filter...

Page 109: ...has 2 in out ports 1 NMEA1 contains both an NMEA port and the connection for the dual station The NMEA1 data from the main unit is available from NMEA2 port on the dual station 2 NMEA2 is recommended...

Page 110: ...EA0183 NMEA2 NMEA0183 Sentence String Status NMEA Wind data Relative wind MWV ON 2 True wind MWV ON 2 Water data Water temperature MTW ON 2 Water speed and heading VHW OFF 1 Depth DPT DBT ON 2 Heading...

Page 111: ...ON Routes RNN OFF OFF Routes RTE OFF OFF Cross track error measured XTE OFF OFF Waypoint location WPL OFF OFF UTC time to destination WP ZTG OFF OFF MENU Exit Accept ENT Description of NMEA0183 versio...

Page 112: ...e wind speed and angle Wind speed and angle Depth below surface Depth below keel Depth below transducer Depth including offset Description of NMEA0183 external position heading and speed input GLL RMA...

Page 113: ...pin 1 2 OFF Alarm stand by level LOW Interface setup pos status Output pin 4 6 OFF Pos status stand by level LOW Interface setup log Output pin 5 6 ON MENU Exit Accept ENT The stand by level can be ei...

Page 114: ...17 Irish 18 Finnmarken 19 French 20 S Bothnian 21 Hebridean 22 Frisian 23 Helgeland 0A 0E 1B 2A 2E 3B 3E 3F 4B 4C 4E 5B 5F 6A 6C 6E 7B 7D 7E 8B 8C 8E 9B 9E 24 Skagerak 25 N Persian 26 S Persian 27 Bo...

Page 115: ...negative offset to the time delay toggle positive negative with ENT Confirm entry List of Loran C chains Central Pacific Gulf of Alaska Southeast U S Great Lakes Northeast U S Canadian West Coast Can...

Page 116: ...Menu frame Menu example POS SPECIAL Radar colors DAY Chart colors There is a total of nine palettes numbered from 1 to 9 Ship Cursor Landfilling Background CHART1 CHART2 Depth 1 Depth 2 Depth 3 Grid...

Page 117: ...have in the memory However an alternative is to store the data on a DataCard refer to section 5 8 If the unit is still alive but has ceased to respond to normal operation it could become necessary to...

Page 118: ...this display will first of all generate a WARNING display that you are about to erase some or all data settings If you are absolutely sure press CLR to complete the job If not absolutely sure then pr...

Page 119: ...a number of reasons all user related decisions setups etc should be noted in these two pages as they occur This information may be helpful if your unit has been updated with new software reset or in f...

Page 120: ...CR40 42 50 MKII Installation and service Chapter 9 120 Other important settings continued...

Page 121: ...on manual Chapter 9 121 9 1 Installation of CR40 42 Navigation Center The CR40 42 can be flat or bracket mounted overhead bulkhead or console Console Overhead Bulkhead 2 4 5 9 6 2 5 1 0 312 12 3 354 1...

Page 122: ...Installation manual Chapter 9 122 Flush mounting for CR40 42 Removable corner Min clearance for cables 15 cm See template for instructions 337 13 3 347 13 7 353 13 9 365 14 4 1 9 2 7 6 2 0 2 7 9 2 0...

Page 123: ...116 4 6 376 14 8 419 16 5 445 17 5 9 0 4 9 2 Installation of CR50 Navigation Center The CR50 can be flat or bracket mounted overhead bulkhead or console Console mounting Overhead and bulkhead mounting...

Page 124: ...stallation manual Chapter 9 124 Flush mounting for CR50 Removable corners example Min clearance for cables 18 cm See template for instructions 413 16 3 2 63 10 4 423 16 7 433 17 0 445 17 5 27 3 10 7 2...

Page 125: ...t temperature limits in section 9 13 Specifications there is good ventilation and minimum vibration there is a minimum distance of 50 cm to a magnetic compass 9 4 Installation of Radar supply box RS40...

Page 126: ...olor DS50 color Power Ground 15 meters of cable not extendable Ground Power A special connection cable of 15 meters with two male plugs is supplied with the DS40 42 50 Push one of the male plugs into...

Page 127: ...es 104 3002 023 9 5 1 Operation of DS40 42 50 Dual Station The main unit and the dual station operate in parallel All key commands are relayed to the main unit CRXX and the display picture is instantl...

Page 128: ...below the horizon Beam area avoid installing the GPS antenna inside the beam areas Mounting of DGPS antenna MGL 3 Mount the antenna on a standard US 1 14 thread pipe or optional standard antenna mount...

Page 129: ...multi con x NMEA1 female multi con x ALARM male mini con x 1 RTS TL50 2 DTR TL50 3 RXD TL50 4 TXD TL50 5 GND 6 NMEA2 TX A DATA OUT 7 NMEA2 TX B RETURN 8 NMEA2 RX A DATA IN 9 NMEA2 RX B RETURN 1 10 32...

Page 130: ...ply connections refer to section 9 4 The internal voltage regulator will allow the CRXX to operate normally over the power supply voltage range from 10 to 32 Vdc Connection between the CRXX and the ex...

Page 131: ...be turned off while connecting disconnecting the interface cable 9 8 Optional connections General e g Autopilot or performance instruments CRXX NMEA Pin 6 White TX A DATA OUT Pin 7 Brown TX B RETURN...

Page 132: ...OUT Radio nav input Pin 7 Brown TX B RETURN Pin 8 Yellow RX A DATA IN WHT NMEA bus to Pin 9 Green RX B RETURN GRN repeaters Overview of optional connections Compass Dual station DS40 42 50 Performanc...

Page 133: ...ting shadow zones or generating false echoes Therefore do not install the scanner at such a position C Install scanner forward away from obstacle To avoid creating shadow zones or generating false ech...

Page 134: ...obstacles using the following equation Ls 0 4R D 2 m when R 15m Ls 0 025R D 2 m when R 15m where Ls distance to be shifted from keel line D diameter of obstacle on keel line R distance from scanner to...

Page 135: ...c In this case pay attention to the water drain tube located at the bottom of the scanner unit during installation When the radar mast or mounting bracket has a curvature of more than 2mm repair it or...

Page 136: ...25 The bolts included with your radar equipment will suffice for mount base thickness of 9 to 14mm 0 35 to 0 55 in If the mount base is thicker or thinner than this prepare bolts as listed on the prev...

Page 137: ...ill suffice for mount base thickness of 9 to 14mm 0 35 to 0 55 in If the mount base is thicker or thinner than this prepare bolts as listed on the previous page Silicone should be applied to secure th...

Page 138: ...suffice for mount base thickness of 9 to 14mm 0 35 to 0 55 in If the mount base is thicker or thinner than this prepare bolts as listed on the previous page Silicone should be applied to secure the bo...

Page 139: ...on the display and scanner side If it is necessary to pass the cable through a narrow path then fix the scanner side connector vertically by using vinyl tape before guiding the cable through the path...

Page 140: ...or to X11 and 9 pin connector to X12 of PCB Replace the aluminum cover Attach a cable shield onto a ditch with the alumi num cover Be careful that the cable does not get caught between main unit and c...

Page 141: ...anual Chapter 9 141 Fitting interconnecting cable RB714A Antenna Stern side Shield cover Cable shield Radome bottom Fixing plate Rubber ring Interconnecting cable Fix connector on X1 X1 Connect here R...

Page 142: ...9 142 Fitting interconnecting cable RB715A Antenna Stern side Shield cover Cable shield Radome bottom Fixing plate Rubber ring Interconnecting cable Fix connector on PCB X11 X12 X12 Connect here Rado...

Page 143: ...2 5 Remove the four bolts securing the fixing plate at the cable entrance 6 Remove the metal fixing plate rubber seal and washer that secures the cable 7 Pass the cable through as shown in the diagram...

Page 144: ...Fitting interconnection cable RB716A TR unit fixing bolts Remove connector Fixing bolt Fixing plate Inter connection cable Clumper 5 1 0 mm Fixing bolt Cable shield terminal Washer Fixing plate Scann...

Page 145: ...tive colors Pin 5 Red Pin 6 Green Pin 7 Brown Pin 8 White Connector for the RB715A Radar antenna Alternative colors Pin 4 Green Pin 5 Red Pin 6 White Pin 7 Brown 10 10 10 10 40mm 60mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 146: ...6 6 7 7 8 9 Violet Blue Not connected Not connected Yellow Orange thick Red thick Red shield Yellow thick Red center Green thick Brown shield Blue thick Brown center Coax shield Coax center JST no VHR...

Page 147: ...onnect grounding wire from one of the bolts used for mounting the scanner unit to ship s hull The crimp terminal and grounding wire are not included with the radar equipment Radome Open scanner Mount...

Page 148: ...and that no cables are frayed or worn Radar antenna periodically check that the scanner s fitting bolts are tight and not corroded Every 6 to 12 months an even coating of grease should be applied to...

Page 149: ...actory presets see section 8 2 7 No GPS position update Check external position to be OFF refer to interface display in MENU 7 2 Check antenna and cable Replace antenna or cable Screen update is extre...

Page 150: ...l screen combinations Manual operation or automatic rotation of the 4 pages Interfacing 2 ports in out NMEA 0183 0182 0180 Alarm log Alarm relay contact closure output 200 pulses nm 5 Volt pulses Main...

Page 151: ...ion Two charts in different scales on screen simultaneously Radar and chart split screen Radar section Display modes Head Up North Up True Motion Dual Range Range scale 0 125 48nm in 11 steps or multi...

Page 152: ...izontal 5 9 3 9 2 5 1 8 Vertical 25 25 22 Cables 10m 104 3002 012 104 3002 015 104 3002 008 15m 104 3002 013 104 3002 016 104 3002 009 20m 104 3002 014 104 3002 017 104 3002 010 Options Sunhood Simrad...

Page 153: ...GPS receiver to find and lock onto the satellite signal The CRXX has a built in basic almanac AVN Approximate Velocity Necessary to arrive at a specific waypoint at a specific time Bearing is the dire...

Page 154: ...4kn 15 200 pulses nm actual speed GPS e g 5kn Measurement units the user may select the displayed units to be one of the following m meters ft feet 1 foot is 0 3048 meters fm fathoms 1 fathom is 1 82...

Page 155: ...Port side left red Opposite to Starboard right green Release cursors see Lock cursors Restart to approaching point will automatic re calculate the navigation data from current position to approaching...

Page 156: ...sition to cursor position will be displayed in the top line of the screen To turn off the cursor press CLR The chart cursor can be synchronized to the radar cursor and thus be controlled by the radar...

Page 157: ...orological conditions rain or snow Note also that this function does not eliminate the need for maintaining a watch in your ship HU Head Up The heading line always appears on the display at 0 degrees...

Page 158: ...s one echo Relative Motion Land buoys and fixed objects move past own ship In the North Up mode you must be interfaced with an electronic compass for proper operation SEA CLUTTER Control also known as...

Page 159: ...n In the North Up mode you must be interfaced with an electronic compass for proper operation TUNE control is a variable control used to tune the receiver in the pedestal radome for maximum target ret...

Page 160: ...CR40 42 50 MKII Glossary of terms Appendix A 160...

Page 161: ...American 1969 046 Kerguelen Island 009 Adindan 047 Kertau 1948 010 Afgooye 048 L C 5 Astro 011 Ain el Abd 1970 049 Liberia 1964 012 Anna 1 Astro 1965 050 Luzon 013 Arc 1950 051 Mahe 1971 014 Arc 1960...

Page 162: ...Southwest Base 118 Special Indian MGRS rel 082 Timbalai 1948 083 Tokyo 084 Tristan Astro 1968 085 Viti Levu 1916 086 Wake Eniwetok 1960 087 Wake Island Astro 1952 088 Zanderij 089 Finnish Datum 090 S...

Page 163: ...tion 3 3 9 PLOT function PAGE More user data Inactive function MENU Exit 2 Chart info will provide information on the C MAP objects e g Light house Depth area Fishery zone Navigation mark Buoy Fog sig...

Page 164: ...standard time in London GMT The low and high tides are shown for one day at a time The 24 hour time schedule will always run from 00 hours to 24 hours each day The information provided will always be...

Page 165: ...ns are based on normal weather conditions Hurricanes and strong winds will often have a strong influence on the water level which can vary several meters Changes in a coast line either due to natural...

Page 166: ...lope topline Tree point Vegetation area Cultural features Airport area Built up area Railway Road crossing Road part Runway Sloping ground Square area Cable overhead Fence line Landmarks Building reli...

Page 167: ...Exchange office Pharmacy Port Marina Boat hoist Fuel station Water Electricity Showers Laundrette Public toilets Post box Public telephone Refuse bin Visitors berth Chaneler Provisions Bottle gas Car...

Page 168: ...adio calling Recomm route centreline Recommended track Recomm traffic lane part Traffic separation line Traffic sep boundary Traffic sep crossing Traffic sep lane part Traffic sep roundabout Traffic s...

Page 169: ...art info 163 feature groups 33 find nearest port services 163 objects 163 C MAP cartridges continued port marine location 163 tide information 164 Contrast and light 15 Course magnetic 36 over ground...

Page 170: ...lot new data 30 select NAV mode 29 ship to center 22 Installation antenna GPS DGPS 128 connection cables 139 connector s pin numbers and wire colors 145 CR40 42 121 CR50 123 Installation continued DS4...

Page 171: ...play 116 PAGE system 7 preset pages 8 rotation interval 107 Palette setup 116 PDOP limit 46 PLOT function 30 draw line 30 make route 30 plot target 30 plot waypoint 30 set vertical mark 30 Plot ship s...

Page 172: ...or 89 TM true motion 95 159 trails 94 158 tune 89 94 159 tuning reference 89 tx time 89 VRM 94 zero range 89 zoom 103 Repair and service 148 Route arrival time 55 calculation 55 display 53 edit route...

Page 173: ...59 names 32 navigation 78 non active 32 setup 58 start stop track 58 trackpoint advance 30 with TL50 Turbo Loader 58 Tracks stored in the memory 59 Troubleshooting 149 UTC time 35 Warranty 177 Waypoin...

Page 174: ...CR40 42 50 MKII DGPS ChartRadar Index 174...

Page 175: ...eclaration of Conformity The EMC Directive Article 10 1 Undersigned are herewith declaring that Product SIMRAD CR40 42 DGPS ChartRadar is in accordance with the protection requirements in the EMC Dire...

Page 176: ...Declaration of Conformity The EMC Directive Article 10 1 Undersigned are herewith declaring that Product SIMRAD CR50 DGPS ChartRadar is in accordance with the protection requirements in the EMC Direct...

Page 177: ...ts claimed to be defective ON BOARD SERVICE can be arranged by authorized local service dealers or national distributors upon request Labor costs for the repair replacement of the defective modules pa...

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