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Simrad E50 Series User Manual

Simrad E50 Series
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ENGLISH
E50xx ECDIS System
Operator Manual
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Simrad E50 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimrad
ModelE50 Series
CategoryCar Navigation system
LanguageEnglish

Summary

2 The User Interface

The Main Panel Layout

Description of the main panel's predefined display areas.

Shortcut Buttons Guide

Explanation of the system's shortcut buttons and their functions.

Accessing the Main Menu

How to open and use the main menu for system options.

Navigating Settings Dialogs

How to use settings dialogs for system configuration.

4 Installing Charts

Installing Charts from NavStick

Procedure for installing charts using the NavStick USB drive.

Copying Charts to the System

Transferring chart data from NavStick to the E5000 processor.

5 Setting Up the Chart Panel

Portrayal Settings Explained

Visual settings for chart portrayal and symbols.

Chart Objects Display

Configuration options for displaying chart objects.

Navigational Settings

Settings related to chart orientation and vessel display.

Own Vessel Display Settings

Customizing how the vessel is shown on the chart.

6 Tools for Safe Navigation

Setting a Guard Zone

Configuring guard zones for navigational alerts.

Manually Calculating Vessel Position

Plotting vessel position using Lines Of Position (LOP).

7 Other Vessels on the Chart Panel

AIS Targets Display

Information and symbols for AIS targets.

AIS Target Display Settings

Customizing how AIS targets are displayed on the chart.

Configuring AIS Targets

Setting parameters for AIS target activation and danger levels.

AIS Functions

Using AIS filter, status, and communication features.

Radar Targets Overview

Information and symbols for Radar targets.

Radar Target Display Settings

Customizing how Radar targets are displayed on the chart.

Configuring Radar Targets

Setting parameters for Radar target danger and loss timeouts.

8 Route Planning

Route Settings

Parameters affecting route planning and navigation.

Creating a New Route

Step-by-step guide to creating new routes.

Modifying Existing Routes

Editing parameters of saved routes.

Adding and Moving Waypoints

Manipulating waypoints within a route.

Exporting Routes

Saving routes to external media like SD cards or USB drives.

Importing Routes

Loading routes from external media into the system.

9 Sailing Along a Predefined Route

Starting a Voyage

Initiating navigation along a pre-planned route.

The Navigation Panel

Displays real-time voyage information during navigation.

10 Managing the Chart Database

The Chart Database Overview

How charts are managed within the system.

The Chart Library

Listing all installed chart databases.

Manual Chart Updates

Manually adding or modifying objects within chart datasets.

User Chart Objects

Adding custom markers and objects to the chart.

11 The Log Book

12 PLECDIS Systems

Defining Main and Backup ECDIS Systems

Configuring primary and backup ECDIS systems for redundancy.

Automatic Data Synchronization

Automated synchronization of data between interconnected ECDIS systems.

Manual Data Synchronization

Performing manual data backups between ECDIS systems.

13 Maintenance

Backup and Restore of System Data

Functions for backing up and restoring system data.

Software Upgrades

Procedure for installing software updates.

14 System Messages

The ECDIS Message System

Overview of system alerts, alarms, and warnings.

15 Fault Finding

Fault Identification and Troubleshooting

Table for identifying faults and their potential causes/solutions.

17 Icons Reference

Target Symbols

Visual representations of AIS and Radar targets.

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