User manual NORTHSTAR 6000I

[. . . ] Northstar 6000i Quickstart Guide and Reference Manual Contents Getting Started . 24 25 27 28 29 31 33 36 39 40 40 Quickstart Guide Northstar 6000i Quickstart Guide . 5 This chapter introduces this manual and explains a few things you should know to keep your Northstar 6000i in top operating condition. Reference Manual Revision D 1 Welcome to the Northstar 6000i The 6000i has several requirements that must be met to ensure safe and proper operation. Installation and interfacing of the 6000i should be handled by a marine technician using the guidelines found in the Northstar 6000i Installation Manual. Congratulations on your purchase of the Northstar 6000i Integrated Navigation System! [. . . ] Decide whether you want to import waypoints into the control unit, or export them to the second unit. 7. To move waypoints and routes in the direction you've chosen, press Start. The status bar displays the message "Transferring" and shows the number of waypoints and routes already transmitted against the total number. The progress bar, located below the status bar, graphically displays the percentage completed. If there's a problem with the transfer process, the following messages may appear: If the second unit is not ready, the control unit displays "Couldn't get remote Import/Export screen waypt/route count" or "Transfer aborted by communication timeout" and the status-bar message "Communication error. " 82 Reference section 4 -- Creating waypoints and routes Transferring waypoints/routes to other units Northstar 6000i If the sending unit doesn't have any waypoints and routes, the control unit displays the dialog-box message "No waypts or routes to transfer" and the status-bar message "No transfer done. " If the receiving unit is completely full of waypoints and routes with no more room available, the master unit displays the database full. " dialog-box message "Status error [002] 8. If the transfer is successful, the control unit's status bar displays the message "Transfer complete. " You can now press any key to resume normal operations. Transferring waypoints to and from a PC If you've stored many waypoints or routes in the 6000i, or if these waypoints are the only record you have of these important locations, you may want to keep a separate copy on your Personal Computer. You can transfer waypoints and routes to your PC using Northstar's loader cable (part number 1100-LC) and the included PC software. Using available third-party software, you can copy, edit or plot your waypoints and routes. Most importantly, you can reload them from your PC into your 6000i if they're accidentally erased or lost due to equipment failure. For transfer software and instructions, and cable ordering information, contact your authorized Northstar dealer. Reference section 4 -- Creating waypoints and routes Reference Manual Revision D Transferring waypoints to and from a PC 83 84 Reference section 4 -- Creating waypoints and routes Transferring waypoints to and from a PC Northstar 6000i Reference section 5 Radar How radar works . 98 This chapter first describes radar briefly, and then explains how to display, control, and adjust the 6000i's radar. . Reference Manual Revision D 85 How radar works The word "radar" is an acronym for "Radio Detecting and Ranging. " A radio transmitter sends out a very short microwave pulse, and then a receiver listens for that signal's echo when it's bounced back from a target in its path. Targets, which may be other boats or ships, navigational markers, flocks of birds, or land masses, are displayed on the 6000i's screen. By knowing how long it takes for a signal to return, the distance to a target can be determined. As the radar antenna scans through a 360-degree rotation, it shows the target's location relative to your position. By watching repeated scans of a target, such as another vessel, you can see how that target is moving. Northstar radar models There are two types of radar units from Northstar. The new 2kW Northstar radar works slightly differently, and these differences are clearly indicated in this manual. The major differences are: · in the 2kW radar, auto modes do not continuously adjust themselves · ranges of manual settings are different between the two types of units · the 2kW unit does not have a STC curve adjustment Turning the radar transmitter on and off Each time you turn on the Northstar 6000i, the radar transmitter must be turned on separately, as a safety feature. When you first press the RADAR key after turning the system on, the unit displays: The Radar TX is off. Do you want to turn it on? Press ENTER to turn it on, or CLEAR to access the radar adjustment pages without turning the transmitter on. 86 Reference section 5 -- Radar How radar works Northstar 6000i 1. NOTE: The radar remains in standby mode for a minute and a half after power is applied. 2. Press Radar TX so it indicates On or Off, as desired. NOTE: Even though the transmitter has been turned off, the radar is still in standby mode and draws power. You can also turn the transmitter on or off using the menu keys: Displaying radar The radar image includes: Note: It's important that you do not use Demo Mode when a radar is interfaced to the Northstar 6000i. · A north indicator to show the direction of true or magnetic north. · The current radar scale, shown by the numbers in the upper left corner of the radar image. Rng is the distance from the center to the largest range ring, and RR is the spacing between the range rings. [. . . ] On the SOFTWARE UPDATE screen, press Start Update and follow any instructions on your screen. Do not remove the card or turn the unit off while the update is in progress or your 6000i system will be corrupted. 164 Reference section 10 -- Setup Setting up radar Northstar 6000i Displaying system information To see your unit's serial number, software versions, and receiver self-test results, press the STAR key until you see the Options/Service info screen. failure, you may have to return the unit to the factory for service. GPS receiver self-test If the GPS receiver's self-test message is failed, you may have to return the unit to the factory for service. Testing the 6000i's keypad A built-in keypad test lets you check the integrity of all the unit's keys except the PWR and SAVE/MOB keys (pressing SAVE/ MOB during the keypad test saves a waypoint instead of testing the keys). On the OPTIONS/SERVICE INFO screen, press More to display the MORE OPTIONS / SERVICE INFO screen. Beacon receiver self-test If your 6000i is connected to an optional Northstar radiobeacon receiver, the receiver is automatically tested each time the unit is turned on. The message PASSED or FAILED is displayed in the beacon rcvr self test field. [. . . ]