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General| Type | Chartplotter |
|---|---|
| Display | Color LCD |
| GPS | Yes |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 pixels |
| Chart Format | Navionics |
| Operating Temperature | -15°C to 55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
Overview of the CS66 system as a navigation planning and reporting tool.
Lists the hardware units comprising the CS66 system, including computer, monitor, and peripherals.
Details the operating system (Windows XP) and software version information for the CS66.
Explains the pre-installed C-Map charts and options for importing S57/S63 formats.
Procedure for powering on the CS66 system, detailing methods based on panel configuration.
Procedure for powering off the CS66 system, covering different operational configurations.
Describes standard and optional operator panels like keyboards, trackballs, and control units.
Explains the display interface layout: menu bar, tool bar, graphic area, dialog boxes, and information windows.
Provides a guide to understanding the various symbols used on the CS66 charts for navigation.
Details the use of the virtual keyboard for system interaction when a physical keyboard is unavailable.
Explains how to access and use the system's logbook for recording voyage and system information.
Covers the installation of C-MAP, S57, and S63 charts, including license code management.
Guides on configuring navigation sensors like GPS, gyrocompass, and log for accurate positioning.
Explains how to set up GPS quality warnings and interpret signal quality indicators.
Explains how to change display color schemes for optimal contrast under various lighting conditions.
Configures chart content, symbols, orientation, grid, and display types for optimal viewing.
Manages information windows, chart scale, positioning, vectors, trails, and Head Up display.
Describes how to use the Man Over Board function to mark the vessel's current position in emergencies.
Configures danger alarms for depth/areas and displays information about danger objects.
Displays AIS/ARPA targets and tracks vessel movement, including saving data.
Guides on setting fixed marks, variable range markers, and fixed range markers for navigation.
Details manual position fixing using LOPs and accessing tidal prediction data.
Overview of route planning and the Route Editor window for creating and managing routes.
Explains route symbols and parameters like radius, deviation, and speed for planning.
Guides on creating, modifying, copying, deleting, and exporting/importing routes.
Covers displaying saved routes on the chart and printing route information.
Overview of system operation for real-time display and monitoring of vessel position.
Guides on creating and sailing a quick route from the vessel's position to a cursor point.
Details how to sail along a planned route, including alarms for heading and position deviations.
Explains how to use the calculator for position fixing and range/bearing measurements.
Describes system messages, including alarm, warning, and information messages, and their handling.
Emphasizes keeping the chart database updated with the latest information from suppliers.
Covers automatic and manual updates for official charts as required by SOLAS convention.
Guides on plotting user-defined markers and areas to identify events or hazards on the chart.
Explains how to view charts, legends, and summary reports of official chart updates.
Covers cleaning panels, checking connectors, replacing fan filters, and verifying display color.
Lists recommended preventive maintenance actions and their intervals for the CS system.
Covers backup and restore procedures for software, charts, and user information using recovery console and backup manager.
Describes the acoustic alarm activated by power failure or chart program issues, reset via alarm unit.
Explains system messages categorized as alarms, warnings, and information, including muting and acknowledging.
Guides on testing alarms and indicators via system configuration, including password protection.
Presents a table of symptoms, probable error sources, and corrective actions for MC50 computer issues.
A comprehensive index of essential terms used in this CS66 Operator Manual.
References to all pull-down menus and their commands used in the CS system.
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