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Navman 8084 User Manual

Navman 8084
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Installation and
Operation Manual
Navman
8120/8084

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Navman 8084 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TouchscreenYes
BluetoothYes
Speed AlertsYes
Landmark GuidanceYes
3D Junction ViewsYes
Spoken Safety AlertsYes
Display Resolution480 x 272 pixels
Battery LifeUp to 3 hours
Display Size4.3 inches
MapsAustralia & New Zealand

Summary

Important Safety Information

Safety Alert Symbol Definitions

Explains the meaning of safety alert symbols like DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.

Operating Precautions and Warnings

Covers critical safety warnings for installation, operation, GPS, charts, AIS, sonar, fuel, and simulation.

Introduction

Quick Reference to Features

Provides a quick reference to the manual's built-in and optional features and their locations.

Overview of the 8120/8084

Describes the NAVMAN 8120/8084 as a rugged marine chartplotter and fishfinder.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Details procedures for cleaning the instrument screen and maintaining the transducer.

Plug-in Cards

Explains the use of C-MAP chart cards and user cards for storing navigation data.

Removing and Replacing the Display Unit

Provides instructions on how to safely remove and reattach the display unit from its mounting bracket.

Basic Operation

Overview of the 8120 Keys

Details the function of each button on the NAVMAN 8120 control panel.

Overview of the 8084 Keys

Details the function of each button on the NAVMAN 8084 control panel.

Using the Keys

Explains key press actions, menu navigation, and data input methods like tick boxes and sliders.

Turning On/Off and Auto Power

Details how to turn the instrument on and off, including manual operation and auto power settings.

Backlight and Night Mode

Covers adjusting display brightness and activating night mode for better visibility.

Man Overboard (MOB) Function

Explains how to activate the Man Overboard function to navigate back to a saved position.

Alarms

Explains how the instrument indicates alarms and mentions user-settable alarm options.

Simulate Mode

Describes simulate modes for practicing operations without being on the water.

The Main Windows

Introduces the main display windows and how to switch between them using favorite settings.

Multi-Window Displays

Details managing multiple display windows, including adding, deleting, and exchanging them.

Favorite Displays

Covers creating, selecting, and managing favorite display configurations for quick access.

Data Header

Explains how to configure and display data headers on the instrument's windows.

Compass Display

Describes the compass display, showing boat course and bearing to destination.

Navigation: Chart

Introduction to Navigating

Introduces the two primary navigation methods: direct to point and following a route.

Navigating to a Point

Explains how the instrument shows navigation data when heading towards a specific point.

Going to a Waypoint or Chart Point

Details navigating to a waypoint from the chart window or the waypoint list.

Navigating to a Point on the Chart

Describes how to navigate to a specific point identified by the cursor on the chart.

Following a Route

Covers preparing, creating, and following routes, including starting and cancelling them.

Chart Window

Details the components of a typical chart window, including data header, compass, and boat position.

Chart Modes

Explains the two chart modes: 'Center on boat' and 'Cursor' for positioning and interaction.

Latitude and Longitude Display

Describes how latitude and longitude coordinates are displayed in the data header.

Chart Scale Adjustment

Details how to adjust the chart scale using zoom functions for more or less detail.

Chart Symbols and Information

Explains how to view stored information about chart symbols like waypoints and beacons.

Finding Chart Symbols

Details methods for finding chart symbols by type (waypoints, ports) or by name.

Perspective View

Describes how to enable or disable the perspective view for the chart display.

Radar Overlay

Explains how to overlay radar data onto the chart screen for enhanced situational awareness.

Distance and Bearing Calculator

Explains how to measure distances and bearings, and save courses as routes.

Projected Course

Explains the display of the projected boat position based on current speed and course.

Tracks and Tracking

Details how the instrument records and displays boat tracks over time.

Video Window

Video Window Functionality

Describes the video window function, showing camera input, and how to adjust picture settings.

Navigation: Highway Window

Highway Window Overview

Details the highway window, providing a bird's eye view of the course to a destination.

Navigation: Waypoints

Waypoint Definition and Attributes

Defines waypoints and their attributes: name, icon, color, type, and display options.

Waypoints Window

Explains the waypoints window, listing all entered waypoints with their details.

Managing Waypoints

Introduces the functions for managing waypoints, including creation and editing.

Creating a New Waypoint

Details how to create new waypoints from either the chart or the waypoints list.

Moving a Waypoint

Covers the process of moving existing waypoints on the chart or by editing coordinates.

Editing a Waypoint

Explains how to edit waypoint data from the chart window or the waypoints list.

Editing Waypoint Data

Details how to change waypoint data after it has been created.

Displaying Waypoint on Chart

Describes how to display a selected waypoint at the center of the chart window.

Deleting a Waypoint

Covers deleting individual waypoints from the chart or the waypoint list.

Deleting All Waypoints

Explains the process to delete all waypoints from the instrument's memory.

Changing Waypoint Data

Explains how to modify individual data fields of a waypoint.

Sorting Waypoints

Describes how to sort the waypoint list by name, icon, or distance.

Navigating to a Waypoint

Refers to the section detailing navigation to a specific waypoint.

Navigation: Routes

Routes Window

Explains the routes window, listing all entered routes with their details.

Managing Routes

Introduces functions for managing routes, including creation and editing.

Creating a New Route

Details how to create a new route from the chart window or the routes list.

Route Creation Menu Options

Lists menu options available during route creation, such as adding or inserting waypoints.

Creating a Route from Routes Window

Details the process of creating a new route directly from the routes window interface.

Editing a Route

Covers editing existing routes, either from the chart or the route list.

Displaying a Route on the Chart

Describes how to view a selected route displayed on the chart window.

Deleting a Route

Details how to delete individual routes from the instrument.

Deleting All Routes

Explains the process to delete all routes from the instrument's memory.

Navigating a Route

Refers to the section detailing how to navigate along a created route.

Satellites

GPS Navigation Principles

Explains GPS navigation principles, including WAAS/EGNOS and DGPS systems.

Satellite Window

Details the satellite window, showing GPS status, time, date, and satellite signal strengths.

Sonar Fishfinding

Introduction to Sonar Fishfinding

Introduces sonar functions, requiring an optional transducer for depth and fish finding.

Using the Instrument

Explains how the instrument uses a sonar transducer to send pulses and receive echoes.

Interpreting the Sonar Display

Explains how sonar windows display history, echo appearance, and the effect of depth and scroll speed.

Shadows in Sonar Display

Explains how sonar shadows are created around areas the ultrasonic beam cannot see.

Single and Dual Frequency Fishfinding

Explains the use of 200 kHz and 50 kHz frequencies for fishfinding.

Fish Detection and Display

Covers finding fish, using fish symbols, and interpreting fish arches on the sonar display.

Sonar Range

Details the sonar range setting, including Auto and Manual modes for depth display.

Gain and Threshold Settings

Explains how gain and threshold settings control sonar detail and how to adjust them.

Sonar Fishfinding: Windows

Sonar History Window (No Split)

Describes the basic sonar history window, showing echoes from right to left.

Extended History Mode

Explains how to use extended history mode to review past sonar echoes.

Sonar Zoom and Full Screen Zoom

Details sonar zoom displays and the 'Bottom lock' feature for focused viewing.

Sonar Bottom Window

Describes the sonar bottom window, used for comparing bottom signal strengths.

Sonar 50/200 Window

Details the 50/200 kHz sonar window, showing history for both frequencies simultaneously.

Sonar A-Scope Window

Explains the A-Scope window, useful for manually adjusting gain and threshold settings.

Gauges Window

Gauges Window Functionality

Describes the gauges window, showing boat data as analog gauges and how to select layouts.

Data Window

Data Window Functionality

Describes the data window, displaying numeric data fields and graphs.

Fuel Functions and Display

What the Fuel Computer Does

Explains how the fuel computer uses flow sensors to estimate fuel remaining, used, and economy.

Fuel Display

Details the fuel display, showing speed, RPM, fuel flow, and remaining fuel levels.

Fuel Data Fields

Explains the meaning of 'Remaining', 'Used', 'Fuel Flow', 'Range', 'Economy', and 'Fuel Consumption Curve'.

Adding or Removing Fuel

Details procedures for updating the instrument when fuel is added or removed from the tank.

Low Fuel Alarm

Explains how to set and manage low fuel alarms for the fuel tanks.

Boat Speed Sensors

Covers selecting boat speed sensors (GPS or paddlewheel) for accurate calculations.

Water Speed vs. Ground Speed

Explains the difference between water and ground speed and their effect on calculations.

Fuel Consumption Curves

Explains fuel consumption curves, showing fuel usage vs. engine RPM, and how to create them.

Managing Fuel Consumption Curves

Details managing fuel consumption curves, including renaming and deleting them.

Using Fuel Consumption Curves

Explains how to use created curves to compare current boat performance.

Calibrating Sensors

Details the process for calibrating petrol/gasoline fuel flow sensors for accurate readings.

Tides Window

Tides Window Functionality

Describes the tides window, showing tide information and how to select dates.

User Card Window

User Card Data Management

Explains the user card window for storing and loading navigation data like waypoints and routes.

Formatting and Sorting User Card

Details formatting the user card and sorting the displayed file names.

AIS (Automatic Identification System)

Viewing AIS Vessels

Explains how to view and interpret AIS vessel information displayed on the chart.

Dangerous Vessels

Explains how the instrument calculates TCPA and CPA to identify dangerous vessels.

AIS Windows

Describes the AIS windows for viewing vessel lists and safety messages received.

AIS Details and Sorting

Covers displaying full AIS details for vessels and sorting the vessel list by category.

DSC/Buddy Track Windows

DSC/Buddy Track Windows Overview

Provides an overview of the DSC, Poll, and Buddy Track windows and their functions.

Using DSC/Buddy Track Windows

Details using the windows to display boats, navigate to them, and manage waypoints.

Radar

Radar Window

Details the radar window, explaining its components like range rings and North line.

Radar Modes

Explains the available radar modes: Disabled, Warming, Standby, and Transmitting.

Enabling Radar Functionality

Details the steps to enable the radar system and its warm-up process.

Standby or Transmit Mode

Explains how to quickly switch between standby and transmit modes for the radar.

Disabling Radar Functionality

Details the procedure for disabling the radar functionality and its confirmation.

Adjusting Radar Quality

Discusses common issues affecting radar quality, such as clutter and noise.

Changing Radar Gain Mode

Explains how to change the radar gain mode between Manual, Auto, and Range Rider.

Changing Radar Gain Level

Details how to adjust the radar gain level to optimize signal reception.

Changing Sea Clutter Mode

Explains how to change the sea clutter mode to suit different environments.

Changing Sea Clutter Level

Explains how to adjust the sea clutter level to reduce unwanted signals.

Changing Rain Clutter

Details how to adjust rain clutter settings to minimize interference from rain.

Changing Threshold Level

Explains how to set the threshold level for the weakest echo displayed on the radar.

Changing Echo Expansion

Explains the echo expansion option to improve visibility of small targets.

Target Trails

Explains how to turn target trails on or off to track target movement.

Using VRM/EBL

Explains using Variable Range Markers/Electronic Bearing Lines to measure target range and bearing.

Finding Range and Bearing with VRM/EBL

Details how to find range and bearing using a fixed VRM/EBL setup.

Finding Range and Bearing with Floating VRM/EBL

Details how to find range and bearing using a floating VRM/EBL for measuring between two points.

Radar Guard Zones

Changing PPI Position

Explains how to move the PPI centre for optimal viewing in relative motion mode.

Turning Radar Guard Zones On/Off

Details how to turn radar guard zones on or off for specific areas.

Displaying Radar Guard Zone Area

Explains how to enable or disable the visual display of radar guard zones on the screen.

Changing Radar Guard Zone Alarm

Details how to change alarm settings for radar guard zones, including enter, exit, or both.

Adjusting Radar Guard Zone Boundaries

Explains how to adjust the boundaries and shape of radar guard zones.

Adjusting Alarm Sensitivity

Details how to set alarm sensitivity for radar guard zones based on target size.

Setting Up the 8120/8084

Setup > System

Covers system settings including language, backlight, night mode, beep volume, and auto power.

Setup > Chart

Details chart setup options, including rotation, palette, map datum, and NMEA offsets.

Chart Palette and Map Datum

Covers selecting color palettes and setting the map datum to match paper charts.

NMEA Datum Offset and Map Shift

Explains applying NMEA datum offsets and map shifts for coordinate accuracy.

Chart Submenus (General, Water, Land)

Details options within chart general, water, and land submenus for display customization.

Applying and Clearing Map Shift

Details how to apply a map shift for chart correction and how to clear it.

Setup > Sonar

Covers sonar setup options like frequency, scroll speed, fish symbols, and palette.

Setup > Radar

Details radar setup options including rotation, motion mode, interference filter, and palette.

Setup > Radar > Installation

Covers radar installation settings like park position, zero bearing, zero range, and antenna height.

Setup > GPS

Details GPS setup options including source, DGPS source, restart GPS, static navigation, and filters.

Setup > Fuel

Covers fuel setup options like source, number of engines/tanks, and engine/tank settings.

Setup > Track

Details track setup options for recording, displaying, plotting interval, and memory usage.

Setup > AIS

Covers AIS setup options like filtering by type, distance, speed, and dangerous vessels.

Setup > Logs

Details log setup options for resetting trip distance, total distance, and engine hours.

Setup > Alarms

Explains how to set up and configure various alarms, including trigger values and beeper settings.

Setup > Units

Covers setting units for distance, speed, depth, fuel, compass, temperature, and pressure.

Setup > Comms

Details communication setup options, including NMEA out, NMEA data, and Lat/Lon decimal places.

Setup > Calibrate

Explains how to calibrate speed, speed filter, and temperature readings for accuracy.

Setup > Time

Covers time setup options, including local offset, time format, and date format.

Setup > Favorites

Refers to the section detailing how to set up and manage favorite displays.

Setup > Simulate

Explains simulate mode options for Normal and Demo simulations, including speed and route settings.

Installation

General Installation Warnings

Provides general warnings and cautions for installing the unit, emphasizing safety and proper mounting.

Installation: Included Items

Lists all the components and accessories included in the 8120/8084 package.

Installation: Options and Accessories

Lists optional sensors and instruments that can be connected to the unit for expanded functionality.

Installation: Display Unit Mounting

Provides guidance on selecting a suitable mounting position for the display unit, considering visibility and environment.

Flush Mounting

Details the steps for flush mounting the 8120/8084 unit into a console.

Bracket Mounting

Details the steps for mounting the 8120/8084 unit using the provided bracket.

Installation: Power/Data Cable

Explains wiring the power/data cable for basic power and auto power modes.

Installation: GPS Antenna

Covers selecting and installing GPS antennas, including DGPS sources and restarting GPS.

Installation: Sonar Transducer

Details connecting the sonar transducer and setting up sonar options.

Installation: Petrol/Gasoline Fuel Sensors

Covers installing NAVMAN petrol/gasoline fuel sensors and related setup.

Installation: Diesel Fuel Sensors

Covers installing NAVMAN diesel fuel sensors and related setup.

Installation: SmartCraft

Details connecting to SmartCraft engines via a gateway and setting up engine data.

Installation: Radar

Covers installing and setting up the NAVMAN radar system, referencing its manual.

Installation: Other NavBus Instruments

Explains the NavBus system for connecting instruments and sharing data.

Installation: NAVMAN VHF Radio

Details installing and setting up the optional NAVMAN VHF radio with NavBus functionality.

Installation: Other NMEA Instruments

Explains using NMEA instruments for interconnectivity and data exchange.

Installation: Setup and Test

Guides through the initial setup process and performing test runs to verify functionality.

Appendix A: Specifications

General Specifications

Lists general specifications including dimensions, display, power, and operating temperature.

GPS Navigation Specifications

Details GPS navigation specifications like chart and waypoint limits.

Sonar Fishfinding Specifications

Lists sonar specifications including depth range and output power.

Fuel Computer Specifications

Provides specifications for the fuel computer, including engine types and flow rates.

Communications Specifications

Details communications specifications for NavBus and NMEA interfaces.

Physical Dimensions

NAVMAN 8120 Dimensions

Displays the physical dimensions and measurements for the NAVMAN 8120 model.

NAVMAN 8084 Dimensions

Displays the physical dimensions and measurements for the NAVMAN 8084 model.

List of Datums

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

General Problems

Addresses common issues such as the instrument not turning on, off, or displaying correctly.

GPS Navigation Problems

Troubleshoots common GPS navigation issues like no fix, position discrepancies, and chart mismatches.

Fuel Consumption Problems

Addresses problems related to inaccurate fuel usage and remaining fuel readings.

Fuel Flow and Economy Issues

Troubleshoots fuel flow indication, twin engine issues, erratic readings, and lack of economy data.

Sonar Fishfinding Problems

Troubleshoots erratic sonar operation, transducer issues, and depth reading inconsistencies.

Sonar Bottom Display Issues

Addresses issues where the bottom is not displayed, appears too high, or shows erratic readings.

Sonar Bottom Echo and Double Trace

Troubleshoots missing bottom echoes, erratic readings while moving, and double bottom traces.

Radar Problems

Lists common radar problems, including overlay, arcs, shadows, patterns, echoes, and clutter.

Radar Overlay and Artifacts

Troubleshoots radar overlay issues, arcs, shadows, and patterns appearing on each sweep.

Radar Echoes and Clutter

Addresses issues with false echoes, background noise, multiple echoes, random dots, and sea clutter.

Appendix C: Glossary and Navigation Data

Key Term Definitions

Defines terms related to vessel systems, navigation, radar, and sonar.

Navigation Data

Navigation Data Terms

Explains navigation data terms such as Bearing, CDI, COG, CTS, ETA, DST, SOG, STR, TTN, XTE, VMG.

Appendix D: Compliance Statements

FCC Statement

Provides FCC compliance information regarding radio frequency energy and interference.

Industry Canada Statement

Provides Industry Canada compliance statement regarding device operation and interference.

How to Contact Us

Navman Global Contact Information

Provides contact information for Navman support and distributors worldwide.

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