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NorthStar 961X Operation And Reference Manual

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    961 961 gps chart navigator operations and reference manual p/n gm1700 revision d ✦ x xd.

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty Policy

    Limited warranty policy northstar technologies warrants the northstar 961 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years. This warranty applies to the original purchaser and to any subsequent owner during the warranty period, which begins on the date of shipment o...

  • Page 3: Contents

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page iii contents list of figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vii list of tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Page iv 961 operations and reference manual rev. D understanding the chart screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 understanding electronic charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page v editing a route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 erasing a route. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Page vi 961 operations and reference manual rev. D service and maintenance functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 service functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page vii list of figures figure 1: 961 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15 figure 2: 961 controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Page viii 961 operations and reference manual rev. D.

  • Page 9: List Of Tables

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page ix list of tables table 1: contacting northstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 table 2: noise-level meanings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Page x 961 operations and reference manual rev. D.

  • Page 11: List Of 961 Screens

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page xi list of 961 screens initial startup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8 system test screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Page xii 961 operations and reference manual rev. D chart view b with two info bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14 chart screen with cursor info bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page xiii create new route dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13 edit new route screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Page xiv 961 operations and reference manual rev. D chart screen with tide graph and tide station bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10 chart screen with current stations and station coverage bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 chart screen with curre...

  • Page 15: Quick Start

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-1 1 quick start welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 turning the 961 on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 turning the...

  • Page 16: Welcome

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D welcome overview congratulations on your purchase of the northstar 961x or 961xd color gps/raster charting system. The 961 is a high-performance, easy-to-use, full-featured gps chart naviga- tor that meets your marine naviga...

  • Page 17: Scope Of This

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-3 devote more time and attention to enjoying your trip. Wel- come to the world of northstar 961 color-chart navigation! Scope of this manual whether you’re an experienced mariner, a novice boater, or somewhere between the two,...

  • Page 18: Using This Manual

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D ence manual is a complete guide to understanding and operat- ing the northstar 961 gps chart navigator. Each of the 961’s functions is discussed in the appropriate chapter of the man- ual. The manual complements the 961’s ea...

  • Page 19: Conventions

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-5 chapters 13 and 14 describe customizing the setup of your 961—including the loading of charts—and the maintenance and service procedures, respectively. A comprehensive glos- sary is found at the back of the manual, as is the...

  • Page 20: Technical Support

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • menu keys with a red ✖ mark cancel an operation, and return you to the screen you were previously viewing. • a bulleted list contains a series of related items or topics. • a numbered list contains a series of steps in a p...

  • Page 21: Hearing From You

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-7 hearing from you your feedback is important and helps ensure that this manual is a valuable resource for all 961 users. Send your questions, comments, or suggestions about this manual to: service@northstarcmc.Com service and...

  • Page 22: Turning The 961 On

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D northstar technologies 30 sudbury road acton, ma 01720 if you have special overnight or second-day shipping require- ments (ups or federal express), please call the northstar fac- tory for turnaround time and freight costs b...

  • Page 23

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-9 after the initial startup screen, the 961 automatically dis- plays the system test screen for about 10 seconds. System test screen after the system test screen, the 961 automatically displays the owner’s message screen for a...

  • Page 24

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D owner’s message screen after the owner’s message screen, the 961 automatically displays the advisory message screen, warning you not to rely solely on the 961’s chart cartography for safe navigation. Advisory message screen.

  • Page 25: For New Units Only

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-11 2. To proceed, accept the advisory message by pressing any key. If chart cds for your geographical area have already been installed onto the 961’s hard drive, and after the unit acquires gps signals, you’ll see your vessel ...

  • Page 26: About The Display’S

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D about the display’s brightness if you don’t touch any key on the control head for one hour or more, its lcd screen automatically dims to about half its nor- mal brightness (based on its current brightness), if required by t...

  • Page 27

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-13 basic navigation terminology if you’re new to navigation, before proceeding you may want to review the basic navigation terms on the following page in highlight one. It is suggested that you review these terms carefully bec...

  • Page 28

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D highlight one: basic navigation terms bearing: the true or magnetic course from your present position to a waypoint . Coordinates: coordinates specify a location on the earth’s surface using latitude and longitude (see this...

  • Page 29: Figure 1: 961 Function Keys

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-15 introducing the function keys five keys located on the lower left part of the 961 instantly select the most common functions. Each successive press of a function key selects additional display screens belonging to that func...

  • Page 30: Reviewing The First

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • waypts/routes displays four different screens for list- ing, adding, going to, editing, searching, and sorting your waypoints, routes, tracks, and avoidance points. • star displays three different screens showing alarms a...

  • Page 31: Using Chart Views A and B

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-17 using chart views a and b the 961 has two chart screens, called chart views, desig- nated by either view a or view b in the upper right-hand cor- ner of the view. Chart view b offers the same chart-view functions as chart v...

  • Page 32: Chart-View Features

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-18 961 operations and reference manual rev. D +44 (0)1823 723366 or visit the ukho’s website at www.Ukho.Gov.Uk (click on the “charts” link) for a list of world- wide admiralty charts and publications agents/distributors. For further details about acquiring and using t...

  • Page 33: Water Depths

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-19 water depths the small box in the lower left-hand corner shows how water depths (spot soundings) are shown on the currently displayed chart—in feet, meters, or fathoms. These are the numbers from the paper version of the ch...

  • Page 34: Introducing The

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-20 961 operations and reference manual rev. D introducing the chart screen’s menu keys the chart screen is controlled by six menu keys that are located in a vertical row to the right of the display screen. Each of these keys controls a function to its left: • go to pro...

  • Page 35

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-21 to set up your chart screen to display position coordinates as loran tds in addition to lat/lon, see ”changing the chart setup” starting on page 13-23. To show your position coordinates and other navigational data on the ch...

  • Page 36: Navigating To A Point

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-22 961 operations and reference manual rev. D (ete) in hours and minutes. The 961 also displays the placement of your vessel relative to the desired track. 5. The name and number of the chart in use, its originator and manufacturer, source date, and chart datum. 6. If ...

  • Page 37

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-23 the distance and bearing to the cursor location, as well as its lat/lon coordinates, are automatically displayed in the cursor info bar at the bottom of the screen. Chart screen with cursor location info bar (to return to s...

  • Page 38

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-24 961 operations and reference manual rev. D selected cursor position dialog box 3. To navigate directly to the coordinates, press the go now key (or press the cancel key to cancel). The 961 returns to the chart screen, and displays a dashed green line—the “desired tr...

  • Page 39

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-25 chart screen with coord waypoint to display an info bar showing your sog and cog, lat/ lon coordinates, gri and tds, distance and bearing to the active waypoint, and details about the chart-in-use, press either of the info ...

  • Page 40

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-26 961 operations and reference manual rev. D option 2 — entering coordinates your second option for navigating to a point is to enter numeric coordinates as lat/lon, loran-c tds, or distance and bearing, as follows: 1. From the chart screen, press the go to key. The g...

  • Page 41

    Chapter 1 - quick start 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 1-27 3. To navigate directly to the new coordinates, press the go now key (or press the cancel key to cancel). The 961 returns to the chart screen, and displays a green line—the “desired track”—to the new waypoint, automatically...

  • Page 42

    Chapter 1 - quick start page 1-28 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 1. Press the star key. The alarm message with its corresponding time and date is shown in the new alarms box. The word new means that you haven’t acknowledged the alarm message or the message hasn’t self-cleared. 2. To ackn...

  • Page 43: Introducing The 961

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 2-1 2 introducing the 961 system overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 introducing the 961’s controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 caring for the ...

  • Page 44: System Overview

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 page 2-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D system overview this section summarizes nine of the 961’s major features: gps; dgps; navigation; waypoints and routes; hardware; the chart screen; navigational chart cds (the 961 is compatible with hcrf charts—the fo...

  • Page 45: Waypoint,

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 2-3 • nearby waypoints • lat/lon in large, easy-to-read numbers • loran tds (and group repetition interval, or gri) • speed-over-ground (sog) and course-over-ground (cog) • distance and bearing to the active waypoint, if...

  • Page 46: Chart-Screen

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 page 2-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • 1.44-mb floppy disk drive (for backing up and restoring data) • 100-mb zip drive (optional replacement for floppy drive) chart-screen features the 961’s chart screens maximize usability by including such features a...

  • Page 47: Navigational Chart

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 2-5 charts. The plotter function is particularly useful when you’re fishing out in the open ocean and using stored tracks and way- points as reference points. The 961 automatically displays your boat symbol on a north-up...

  • Page 48: Purchasing Charts

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 page 2-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D covers a specific geographic area, providing chart screen zoom in/out levels from maximum detail to a less-detailed overview. Purchasing charts to obtain bsb charts, contact your authorized northstar dealer or call m...

  • Page 49: Currents

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 2-7 as well as much of the western canadian coastline. You can view tides for today or any other date you choose. For more about viewing tides, see ”viewing tide-station data” starting on page 4-10; for full details abou...

  • Page 50: Figure 2: 961 Controls

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 page 2-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D figure 2: 961 controls the following keys comprise the 961’s controls: • pwr key • chart, star, steer, trip, waypts/routes (the five “function” keys briefly described in chapter one; see ”introducing the function key...

  • Page 51: Entering Data

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 2-9 the alphanumeric keypad is described below, since you may need to understand the data entry process before you start entering position coordinates, waypoint names, and so on. For a detailed description of the remaini...

  • Page 52: Entering Letters

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 page 2-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D for other numerical entries that vary in length, such as dis- tance, you enter numbers from the right side of the data entry area. To correct data entry mistakes, press the left arrow key to move the cursor back one...

  • Page 53: Basic Maintenance

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 2-11 basic maintenance the following information will help you maintain your 961’s high performance level: • keep fingerprints off the display screen (remove any prints with a lens cleaning cloth) • don’t scratch the dis...

  • Page 54: Safeguarding The

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 page 2-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D off. When wiping the window, always use a damp cloth or a dry, clean, microfiber-type lens cleaning cloth. To dissolve any oil or grease on the screen, use a small amount of window cleaner or alcohol. Pre-packaged m...

  • Page 55: Introducing Gps and Dgps

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 2-13 for details on interfacing the 961, see the northstar 961 gps chart navigator installation manual. Introducing gps and dgps this section introduces the gps and dgps navigation systems, and describes how these system...

  • Page 56: Absolute and

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 page 2-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D absolute and repeatable accuracy gps’s major advantage over all other commercially-available navigation systems, including loran, is its all-weather, world- wide availability, and its absolute accuracy. (those reade...

  • Page 57: Differential Gps

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 2-15 differential gps corrections these differential corrections are generated by fixed reference stations, and then broadcast by marine radiobeacons over a relatively limited area—usually a maximum broadcast radius of 2...

  • Page 58

    Chapter 2 - introducing the 961 page 2-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D.

  • Page 59: Using The Controls

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-1 3 using the controls more navigation terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 pwr key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 brightness ke...

  • Page 60

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D more navigation terminology some users who are new to navigation may find unfamiliar terms in this chapter; these terms have a special meaning throughout the manual. Highlight two defines several naviga- tion expressi...

  • Page 61: Pwr Key

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-3 pwr key turning the system on and off pressing the pwr key turns the 961 system (the control head or heads and the processor) on and off. Turning the system on to turn the 961 on: 1. Press the pwr key. After several m...

  • Page 62: Turning The System Off

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 2. To proceed, accept the advisory message by pressing any of the five function keys. If chart cds for your geographical area have been installed onto the 961’s hard drive, and after the unit acquires gps signals, you...

  • Page 63: Using The

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-5 power-off dialog box 2. To turn off only the head where you pressed the pwr key, press the this head key. Otherwise, to turn off the entire system including the processor, press the both heads key. Using the test-powe...

  • Page 64: Chart Key

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D screen and re-enter the data that you lost when you pressed the function key. To purposely cancel an edit-in-progress, however, you’d normally press the cancel key. Chart key use the chart key to display a chart-view ...

  • Page 65

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-7 chart screen with menu keys use the go to key to: • go to new coordinates now • add new coordinates to the end of your trip • restart your track to the active waypoint, if necessary use the new chart key to: • view ch...

  • Page 66: Star Key

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D use the overlay key to: • view the noaa tide station overlay on the chart screen and view 24 hours of graphical tide data for a chosen date • view the currents overlay on the chart screen and view 24 hours of currents...

  • Page 67: Alarms

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-9 2. Setup functions 3. Service functions alarms the alarms screen shows any new alarms waiting to be viewed and cleared; a history of old alarms already viewed and cleared; current alarm settings (alarms turned on or o...

  • Page 68

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D ually clear most alarms, if desired. This key only appears if there are new alarms present. • use the change settings key to turn an alarm on or off, or to change the alarm distance. • use the drop anchor key to drop...

  • Page 69: Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-11 even if you’re not actually looking at the 961, the alarm audio sounds, reminding you to check the unit for alarm messages. For full details about the 961’s alarm function, see ”under- standing alarms” starting on pa...

  • Page 70

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D information about these options, see ”changing the dis- play setup” starting on page 13-2. • use the navigation setup key to set the geodetic datum reference to auto or manual (if set to manual, choose from a list of...

  • Page 71: Service Menu

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-13 service menu the service menu screen uses five menu keys—product information, receiver setup , port setup, gps sta- tus, and databases and log—to control service func- tions: service menu screen • use the product inf...

  • Page 72: Steer Key

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • use the port setup key to configure the four i/o ports as required for any devices that you’ll interface to the 961, and to enable pulses per nautical mile (ppnm). For more technical information about these options...

  • Page 73: Traditional Steer Screen

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-15 • use the restart here key to restart the track line to the active waypoint (xte becomes zero) so that your present position becomes the initial track point (your ves- sel will subsequently follow any remaining waypo...

  • Page 74: Trip Key

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D present position to the active waypoint. Sog, cog, eta, and ete are shown numerically. If you’re navigating to a waypoint, the 3d steer screen dis- plays your vessel on or near your desired track line, according to y...

  • Page 75

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-17 press the trip key to display a list of past, active, and future waypoints with their lat/lon coordinates, and for past way- points, the actual time of arrival as day and date or day and time, as well as distance and...

  • Page 76: Waypts/routes

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-18 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • remove points from the trip (all points or only selected ones) use the save trip as route key to: • save the trip as a permanent route in the 961’s database use the stop nav/resume nav key (not shown if there isn’t...

  • Page 77: Waypoints Screen

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-19 on these list screens, you can select each waypoint, route, track, or avoidance point by pressing the up and down arrows of the cursor pad; the currently selected waypoint, route, track, or avoidance point is indicat...

  • Page 78: Routes Screen

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-20 961 operations and reference manual rev. D you can also search the list for a particular waypoint by enter- ing the first few characters of the category you’re sorting by. The waypoints screen has five menu keys—go to, tds,lt/ ln , new waypt, copy, and edit—t...

  • Page 79

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-21 routes screen by pressing the cursor pad left or right, you can sort the route list by each column (the 961 highlights selected col- umns with a vertical stripe): • a sort by the cht column (means the route is marked...

  • Page 80

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-22 961 operations and reference manual rev. D use the follow key to: • follow the selected route (first you choose the starting waypoint) in a forward or reverse direction • join a selected leg of the route, and follow the remainder of the route, in a forward or...

  • Page 81: Tracks Screen

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-23 tracks screen the tracks screen lists your stored tracks by whether the track is marked for display on the chart screen; color (for chart screen display); name; start date and time of the first track point; and end d...

  • Page 82: Avoidance Points Screen

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-24 961 operations and reference manual rev. D the tracks screen has five menu keys—next color, on chart , new track, start saving,and edit—that con- trol the track function (if there aren’t any defined tracks, this screen is empty). Use the next color key to: • ...

  • Page 83

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-25 avoidance points screen by pressing the cursor pad left or right, you can sort the avoidance point list by each column (the 961 highlights selected columns with a vertical stripe): • a sort by the rad (radius) column...

  • Page 84: Brightness Key

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-26 961 operations and reference manual rev. D use the new avoid key to: • add a new avoidance point to the list use the copy key to: • make a new avoidance point by editing a copy of an exist- ing one use the edit key to: • edit an avoidance point • erase an avo...

  • Page 85: Save Key

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-27 restores its previous brightness level. This function helps maintain the integrity of the display screen and reduce power consumption when the 961 is on for many hours at a time. Save key the save key instantly saves...

  • Page 86

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-28 961 operations and reference manual rev. D man overboard dialog box the 961 saves your position and displays it on the chart screen as a waypoint with a symbol called *mobxx*: the mob position has immediately become your active waypoint. When navigating to an...

  • Page 87

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-29 chart screen with *mob6* waypoint after the mob keypress, the chart screen info bar auto- matically appears, even if you haven’t pressed the info key. This info bar shows the mob waypoint as your active way- point. I...

  • Page 88: In And Out Keys

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-30 961 operations and reference manual rev. D in and out keys each press of the in key zooms in to double the chart scale; each press of the out key zooms out to halve the chart scale. Cursor pad the cursor pad’s purpose the cursor pad is located in the 961’s lo...

  • Page 89: Using The Cursor

    Chapter 3 - using the controls 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 3-31 using the cursor pad on other screens on other screens, you move the cursor pad in an up-to-down (vertical) and left-to-right (horizontal) direction to select data. For example, at the waypoints screen, you press the...

  • Page 90: Menu Keys

    Chapter 3 - using the controls page 3-32 961 operations and reference manual rev. D menu keys use the six menu keys—located in a vertical row on the right of the display screen—for a variety of functions. Each key’s function depends specifically on which screen you’re display- ing; each key’s curren...

  • Page 91

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-1 4 understanding the chart screen understanding electronic charts . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 understanding the chart screen . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 displaying your vessel’s position on a chart 4-4 functions performed at the chart screen . . . 4-4 u...

  • Page 92: Moving Between

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D understanding electronic charts the electronic charts used by the 961 have been scanned directly from the official paper charts. When used carefully, electronic charts can open up a whole new world of accu...

  • Page 93: Menu Keys

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-3 menu keys both of the chart views have six menu keys—go to, new chart , overlay, clear, and two info keys; collectively, these keys control a range of chart navigation functions. For a complete description...

  • Page 94: Vessel-Centered

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D play setup information, including how to set up the 961’s security system, see ”changing the display setup” starting on page 13-2. Displaying your vessel’s position on a chart vessel-centered display the u...

  • Page 95: Going To New

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-5 • clear the chart screen of menu keys and other chart symbols • display in-depth navigation information about your posi- tion • use the save key to save your vessel’s position as a way- point or as part of...

  • Page 96

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D go to coordinates dialog box from this point, you can either go directly to the new coordi- nates, or add the new coordinates to the end of your trip. Going to new coordinates now this option tells the 961...

  • Page 97: Restarting The

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-7 adding coordinates to the end of the trip you can specify the next waypoint to go to before you reach the active waypoint, called “queuing.” if you're unfamiliar with the term queue, it means to put in lin...

  • Page 98: Selecting New

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 2. At the go to coordinates dialog box, press the restart here key. The 961 restarts your desired track to run from your present position to the active waypoint, and returns to the chart screen. For an in-...

  • Page 99

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-9 vessel-position charts screen cursor-position charts screen you can view a list of all the charts in the database by pressing the all charts key, then return to the list of local charts by pressing the pos...

  • Page 100: Viewing Tide-Station

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D you can sort either of these lists by pressing the cursor pad left and right to highlight each chart-list category. You can sort the list by chart no., chart name, usage, or scale by pressing the cursor p...

  • Page 101

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-11 chart screen with tide stations and station coverage bar tide stations—if stations are in your vessel’s area—are displayed on the chart screen, and a station coverage bar (replac- ing an info bar) at the ...

  • Page 102: Clearing

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D chart screen with tide graph and tide station bar from this point, you can view this tide station’s data for today’s date. The tide graph shows current tide level and the times of high and low tides. To v...

  • Page 103: Displaying

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-13 eral seconds, then release. To return the symbols to the screen, press any key. Displaying information about your position to display navigational information right on the chart screen, press the info key...

  • Page 104

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D chart view a with two info bars chart view b with two info bars you can remove each info bar by pressing its corresponding info key. Removing the info bars reduces on-screen clutter to show more of the ar...

  • Page 105: Using The Save Key

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-15 info bar , press and hold an info key for two or more sec- onds, and the info bar slides down off the chart screen; upon briefly pressing the same info key, the info bar reap- pears by sliding up. The low...

  • Page 106: Selecting Objects On

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D chart screen with cursor info bar when you’re moving the cursor to view other areas on the chart, the 961 doesn’t automatically display new charts as it does when your vessel naturally approaches the edge...

  • Page 107

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-17 chart screen with selected object you know you’ve selected, for example, a waypoint, when the color of the cursor’s square window changes from red to green, and the name of the waypoint appears in the cur...

  • Page 108: Using The Cursor

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-18 961 operations and reference manual rev. D note: at any given time, the chart screen may display multiple objects at the same location. When you move the cursor onto these multiple objects, the 961 displays a set of arrows at the lower left of the...

  • Page 109

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-19 going directly to the cursor position to go directly to the cursor’s position: 1. Press the cursor pad to move the cursor to the desired location on the chart screen, then press the cursor menu key. The s...

  • Page 110: Making A New Waypoint

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-20 961 operations and reference manual rev. D adding the cursor position to the end of your trip to add the cursor position to the end of your trip: 1. Press the cursor pad to move the cursor to the desired location on the chart screen, then press th...

  • Page 111: Making A New Avoidance Point

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-21 store as a waypoint dialog box 3. To provide a user-defined name for the waypoint, use the keypad to enter a name in the name field (waypoint names can have up to nine characters); or, use the default way...

  • Page 112: Making A New Route

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-22 961 operations and reference manual rev. D to store a new, named avoidance point at the chart location designated by the cursor: 1. Press the cursor pad to move the cursor to the desired location on the chart screen, then press the cursor menu key...

  • Page 113

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-23 the store as a waypoint dialog box appears, sup- plying a default waypoint name starting with the letter w, and a default route name starting with the letter r. Store as a waypoint dialog box 3. To name t...

  • Page 114

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-24 961 operations and reference manual rev. D adding points to an already displayed route 1. At the chart screen, move the cursor to the desired next point of the route displayed on the chart screen, then press the cursor menu key. 2. Press the store...

  • Page 115

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-25 press the edit key (to edit the route) or follow key (to follow it now). Note: for details about displaying a different route on the chart screen, see ”displaying a route on the chart screen” starting on ...

  • Page 116

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-26 961 operations and reference manual rev. D selected route point dialog box 2. If desired, to reverse the direction of the route, press the reverse direction key; if not, to go directly from your present position to the selected route point, press ...

  • Page 117

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-27 the selected trip point dialog box appears. (if you chose a past trip point, this dialog box is named selected coordinate.) selected trip point dialog box 2. To go directly from your present position to t...

  • Page 118

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-28 961 operations and reference manual rev. D will add the route starting at the selected point, including all subsequent points. This procedure also applies to selecting a route leg: press the cursor pad to move the cursor to the desired route leg, ...

  • Page 119

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-29 joining a route leg or trip leg you can join a leg of a displayed route, or join a future leg of the trip. To join a future trip leg: 1. On the chart screen, press the cursor pad to select the desired fut...

  • Page 120

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-30 961 operations and reference manual rev. D to join a route leg: 1. On the chart screen, press the cursor pad to select the desired route leg. 2. Press the cursor menu key. The selected route leg dialog box appears. Selected route leg dialog box 3....

  • Page 121: Editing A Waypoint

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-31 editing a route or the trip you can edit a route or a trip by adding waypoints to the mid- dle of a route leg or a trip leg. This function splits a leg into two new segments. 1. On the chart screen, press...

  • Page 122

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-32 961 operations and reference manual rev. D selected waypoint dialog box 3. Press the edit key. The 961 returns to the chart screen, showing the selected waypoint. Edit selected waypoint dialog box.

  • Page 123

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-33 4. Press the cursor pad to move the cursor and the way- point to the desired location. 5. Press the done key to store the new coordinates in the waypoint database (or press the cancel key to cancel). If y...

  • Page 124

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-34 961 operations and reference manual rev. D deleting a trip point or a route point you can delete any future trip point or any route point at the chart screen. (to delete a route point at the chart screen, the route must be marked for display on th...

  • Page 125: Customizing Chart

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-35 customizing the chart screen customizing chart setup options you can set up the 961’s chart screen to display data in spe- cific ways. To access the chart setup screen: 1. Press the star key to access the...

  • Page 126: Individual Waypoint Symbols

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-36 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • range rings • distance scale bar • past trip legs • chart update regions individual waypoint symbols pressing the waypts key on the chart setup screen lets you choose waypoint symbols to display by indi...

  • Page 127: Loran On Info Bars

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 4-37 legs, and so on, you may want to turn the track predictor line off until you are more experienced. Loran on info bars you can turn on or off the display of loran tds on the chart- screen info bars (this s...

  • Page 128: Chart Update Regions

    Chapter 4 - understanding the chart screen page 4-38 961 operations and reference manual rev. D chart update regions you can set the 961 to display the locations of chart update regions on the chart screen by turning the show update region to the on position. The 961’s default setting is off. Changi...

  • Page 129

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 5-1 5 understanding position coordinates using gps to determine position . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 using dgps to determine position . . . . . . . . . 5-4 understanding loran-c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 using phantom loran to determine...

  • Page 130: Lat/lon Coordinates

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates page 5-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D using gps to determine position the 961 uses a high-performance gps receiver as its primary source of position data. Calculated directly from the received satellite data are your present position in la...

  • Page 131

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 5-3 gps satellite status screen the gps satellite status screen shows the received sig- nal-to-noise ratio (snr) for each satellite (up to 12), and a map indicating where the satellites are now located in ...

  • Page 132: Using Dgps To

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates page 5-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D ference, all of which affect accuracy. Hdop can range from an ideal value of slightly less than one up to a poor value of 10 or more; any value less than two indicates excellent performance. Using dgps...

  • Page 133

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 5-5 transmitter now in use. The lower half of the screen shows the beacon’s name, and the transmitter’s frequency and baud rate. There are three bar graphs that display: • snr • signal • noise snr is a goo...

  • Page 134: Status Messages

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates page 5-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D status messages a message about dgps operations is displayed at the lower half of the gps satellite status screen. These messages are described in ”table 3: dgps status messages” below. The 961’s dgps ...

  • Page 135: Understanding Loran-C

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 5-7 differential receiver. Other brands of differential receivers may supply dgps corrections, but they omit the additional signal information shown on the 961’s screen. Understanding loran-c what is loran...

  • Page 136: About Loran’S

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates page 5-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D about loran’s absolute accuracy loran isn’t as proficient as gps in absolute accuracy; that is, when you’re visiting a spot for the first time. Because loran transmits at a relatively low frequency (10...

  • Page 137: Viewing Loran Tds

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 5-9 figure 4: position variances with uncorrected gps viewing loran tds some readers may be used to navigating with a loran receiver; if you’re an experienced mariner, you may already have fish- ing spots ...

  • Page 138: What Is Phantom

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates page 5-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D using phantom loran to determine position what is phantom loran? The 961’s phantom loran feature is designed for those 961 users who’ve previously compiled lists of fishing spots or other locations as...

  • Page 139: Setting Phantom

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 5-11 5. To display your position in loran tds, press the chart key, then press one of the chart-screen info keys until you display the loran data. To return to displaying gps-only coordinates, repeat the a...

  • Page 140

    Chapter 5 - understanding position coordinates page 5-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D.

  • Page 141: Creating Waypoints

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 6-1 6 creating waypoints introducing waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 displaying waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 sorting the list of waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 searching for a waypoint . ....

  • Page 142: Introducing Waypoints

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints page 6-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D introducing waypoints what is a waypoint? As used in 961 operations, the term waypoint refers to a spe- cific location that’s entered into the 961’s database, and defined by its lat/lon or loran tds, or distance and b...

  • Page 143: Graphical Display

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 6-3 graphical display displaying waypoints on the chart screen the 961 displays waypoints on the chart screen by using their symbols and, optionally, their names. You control the appearance of waypoints on the chart scree...

  • Page 144: List Display

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints page 6-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D displaying waypoint names on the chart screen you assign each new waypoint a name when you create it; see ”creating a new waypoint” starting on page 6-7. You then have the option whether to display the name directly b...

  • Page 145: Other Displays Of

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 6-5 the waypoints screen lists all your existing waypoints, showing symbol, name, distance from your present position, bearing, and lat/lon or tds and gri. To select a waypoint (indicated by the horizontal stripe), press ...

  • Page 146: Sorting By Symbol

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints page 6-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D sorting by symbol to show a list of waypoints sorted by symbol—with similar symbols listed together—press the cursor pad left to high- light the symbol column (shown at the far left without a heading). This makes it e...

  • Page 147: Searching For A Waypoint

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 6-7 resorted while you’re displaying the list; you must leave and return to viewing the waypoints screen to update the sort- ing order. Searching for a waypoint if you’ve stored hundreds of waypoints, scrolling through th...

  • Page 148: Creating A New

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints page 6-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • instantly—by pressing the save key (at any of the 961’s screens) to save the vessel’s present position as a waypoint • numerically—by entering the coordinates at the way- points screen note: pressing the mob key wil...

  • Page 149

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 6-9 selected cursor position dialog box 3. Press the store as waypt/route key. The store as a waypoint dialog box appears. Store as a waypoint dialog box.

  • Page 150: Creating A New

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints page 6-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 4. Use the keypad to enter the new waypoint’s name (or use the default name, w0000, which automatically names these waypoints sequentially from w0001 up to w9999). You can use any characters on the keypad. The name c...

  • Page 151

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 6-11 vessel position dialog box 2. Use the keypad to enter the new waypoint’s name (or use the default name, *savedxx*). You can use any char- acters on the keypad. The name can be from one to nine characters long, and mu...

  • Page 152: Creating A New

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints page 6-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D note: if you use the default waypoint name, the 961 automatically names this type of new waypoint sequentially, such as *saved01* , *saved02* , and so on. The word saved designates a saved waypoint, and the number in...

  • Page 153

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 6-13 and bearing from your present position, or else as latitude or longitude (or loran coordinates). Whichever you enter, the 961 automatically calculates the other numbers. You can enter data in any order into new waypo...

  • Page 154: Editing A Waypoint

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints page 6-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D the restore key to recopy the field you’re currently editing. 3. When you’re finished changing the waypoint, press the done key (or press cancel to cancel and return to the waypoints screen). The new waypoint is now ...

  • Page 155

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 6-15 • update a waypoint’s coordinates to be the same as your vessel’s position. To move a waypoint to another location: 1. At the chart screen, press the cursor pad and if nec- essary, the left arrow and right arrow keys...

  • Page 156: Erasing A Waypoint

    Chapter 6 - creating waypoints page 6-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D the 961 returns to the chart screen, showing the way- point at your vessel position. Erasing a waypoint at the waypoints screen, you can permanently erase a way- point from the 961’s database (upon erasure, if the wa...

  • Page 157: Creating Avoidance Points

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 7-1 7 creating avoidance points introducing avoidance points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 displaying avoidance points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 sorting the list of avoidance points . . . . . . . . 7-7 searching for an avoidance point . . . ....

  • Page 158: What Is An

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points page 7-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D introducing avoidance points what is an avoidance point? As used in 961 operations, the term avoidance point refers to a location that you enter into the 961’s database, and define by its radius, lat/lon or lor...

  • Page 159: Displaying Avoidance Points

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 7-3 displaying avoidance points the 961 displays avoidance points on three different screens. For the type of display and its corresponding location, see ”table 5: displaying avoidance points” below. Graphical disp...

  • Page 160

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points page 7-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D to see avoidance points on the chart screen, press the chart key. Chart screen with avoidance points any avoidance points in your area are displayed on the chart screen. As you press the cursor pad to move arou...

  • Page 161: List Display

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 7-5 3-d steer screen with avoidance points list display displaying avoidance points on the avoidance points screen to display a list of named avoidance points, press the way- pts/routes key until you reach the avoi...

  • Page 162

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points page 7-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D avoidance points screen the avoidance points screen lists all your existing avoid- ance points, showing radius, name, distance from your present position, bearing, and lat/lon or tds and gri. To select an avoid...

  • Page 163: Sorting By Radius

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 7-7 sorting the list of avoidance points you can sort the avoidance-point list by the following: • radius • name • distance from your present position • bearing at the avoidance points screen, press the cursor pad ...

  • Page 164: Sorting By Bearing

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points page 7-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D displaying local avoidance points to show the avoidance points closest to your current position (also called local avoidance points), highlight the distance column, then enter zeroes into the search field. The ...

  • Page 165: Creating A New

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 7-9 the avoidance point that you find during your search will appear in the list at about the third line from the top, which lets you easily view avoidance points that are above and below the found avoidance point....

  • Page 166

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points page 7-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D selected cursor position dialog box 3. Press the store as waypt/route key. The store as a waypoint dialog box appears. Store as a waypoint dialog box.

  • Page 167: Creating A New

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 7-11 4. Use the keypad to enter the new avoidance point’s name (or use the default name, w0000, which automatically names these avoidance points sequentially from w0001 up to w9999). You can use any characters on t...

  • Page 168

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points page 7-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D entry, press the clear entry key to clear the current field, then resume editing. To access the avoidance point description field, which is displayed near the bottom of the screen, either press the cursor pad ...

  • Page 169: Editing An Avoidance Point

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 7-13 editing an avoidance point you can change any characteristics of an avoidance point at ei- ther the avoidance points screen or the chart screen. Editing an avoidance point at the avoidance points screen to edi...

  • Page 170

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points page 7-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D the 961 returns to the chart screen, showing the new radius of the avoidance point and its position data in the cursor info bar. Erasing an avoidance point at the avoidance points screen, you can permanently e...

  • Page 171

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 7-15 sent the best pair of loran secondary stations. (gri can be set to the user’s preferred gri, as defined at the 961’s naviga- tion setup screen; see ”preferred loran gri” starting on page 13-19.) not all positi...

  • Page 172

    Chapter 7 - creating avoidance points page 7-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D.

  • Page 173: Creating Routes

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-1 8 creating routes introducing routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 displaying routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 sorting the list of routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 searching for ...

  • Page 174: Introducing Routes

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D introducing routes what is a route? As used in 961 operations, the term route refers to a sequence of waypoints that form a connected path you want to follow. In its simplest form, a route can be just a straight line bet...

  • Page 175: Displaying Routes

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-3 displaying routes the 961 displays routes in two different ways. For the type of display and its corresponding location, see ”table 6: displaying routes” below. Graphical display displaying a route on the chart screen th...

  • Page 176: List Display

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D chart screen with displayed route to see the route displayed on the chart screen, you may have to press the out key and/or press the cursor pad to move into the route’s area. The directional arrow markers on the route in...

  • Page 177

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-5 routes screen sorted by name the routes screen lists all your existing routes, showing whether a route is marked for display on the chart screen, whether is route is marked to accept save keypresses, route name, date the...

  • Page 178: Sorting The List Of Routes

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D marking a route to accept save keypresses you can mark any one stored route to “accept” save key- presses. When you mark a route in this way, each time you press thesave key, the 961 automatically adds *savedxx* waypoint...

  • Page 179: Sorting By Chart

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-7 at the routes screen, press the cursor pad left or right to select the particular sort field (whenever you sort the routes list, you retain the currently selected route). Sorting by chart display and save status to show ...

  • Page 180: Creating A New Route

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D creating a new route you can create and store up to 1000 routes to the 961’s data- base. There are several ways to create and store a new route: • graphically—on the chart screen—using the cursor • as you travel—by savin...

  • Page 181

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-9 2. If desired, use the keypad to change the coordinates. Press the store as waypt/route key. The store as a waypoint dialog box appears, sup- plying a default waypoint name and a default route name starting with the lett...

  • Page 182: Creating A Route As

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D adding points to an already displayed route 1. At the chart screen, move the cursor to the desired next point of the displayed route, then press the cursor menu key. 2. Press the store as waypt/route key. The store as a...

  • Page 183

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-11 to create a route as you travel: 1. At any screen, press the save key. The vessel position dialog box appears. Vessel-position dialog box 2. If desired, use the keypad to enter a name for the first waypoint, or use the ...

  • Page 184

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D timed vessel-position dialog box 6. You can either press the add to end of route key, or wait nine seconds; in either case, the 961 automatically creates a *savedxx* waypoint. As long as the vessel position dialog box i...

  • Page 185: Creating A Route

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-13 points to this route at any time, go to the routes screen, select the route, and press the stop saving route key. Note: if you use the default waypoint name, the 961 automatically names this type of new waypoint sequent...

  • Page 186

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 2. Use the keypad to enter a route name (or use the default route name), then press the create route key. The edit new route screen appears. Edit new route screen the edit new route screen comprises two sections: the to...

  • Page 187: Copying A Route

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-15 3. Press the cursor pad up or down to select the first waypoint, then press the insert key. You can also use the search function to find the first waypoint. The 961 adds the first waypoint to the route. 4. For each wayp...

  • Page 188: Saving The Trip As A

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 3. If desired, use the keypad to enter a new route name, then press the edit route key. The edit route screen appears. 4. To edit the route, follow the guidelines in “editing a route at the routes screen” below, startin...

  • Page 189: Editing A Route

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-17 3. Press the save as a route key (or press cancel to cancel). The 961 returns to the trip screen. Current navigation, if any, isn’t affected. Editing a route you can change the waypoints or the waypoint coordinates of a...

  • Page 190

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-18 961 operations and reference manual rev. D edit the route dialog box 2. If desired, change the route name, then press the edit route key. The edit route screen appears. Edit route screen.

  • Page 191

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-19 the edit route screen comprises two sections: at the top half of the screen, the right side shows a list of the selected route’s waypoints and legs; the left side shows a graphical rep- resentation of this route. (to th...

  • Page 192

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-20 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 2. If the start of the route isn’t already selected, press the move up key to highlight the start of the route (remem- ber: don’t highlight the first waypoint at the bottom half of the screen; press the move up key to h...

  • Page 193: Deleting Route Waypoints

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-21 deleting route waypoints to permanently delete individual waypoints from a route (but not from the 961’s database of waypoints): 1. At the edit route screen, press either the move up or move down keys to highlight the r...

  • Page 194

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-22 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 6. Press the cursor pad to move the waypoint to the desired location, then press the done key (or press can- cel to leave the waypoint unchanged). The 961 shows the location of the moved route waypoint. Graphically addi...

  • Page 195

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-23 4. Press the cursor menu key, then press the store as waypt/route key. 5. If desired, enter a name for the new waypoint; otherwise, the 961 defaults to a name starting sequentially as w0000. 6. Press the add to end of r...

  • Page 196: Erasing A Route

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-24 961 operations and reference manual rev. D x , otherwise you won’t be able to delete the waypoint from the route. 4. Press the cursor menu key. The selected route point dialog box appears. Selected route point dialog box 5. Press the delete point key. The 961 re...

  • Page 197

    Chapter 8 - creating routes 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 8-25 3. To erase the route, press the yes key (or press no to can- cel). The 961 deletes the route and returns to the routes screen..

  • Page 198

    Chapter 8 - creating routes page 8-26 961 operations and reference manual rev. D.

  • Page 199: Creating Tracks

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 9-1 9 creating tracks introducing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 displaying tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 sorting the list of tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 creating a n...

  • Page 200: Introducing Tracks

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks page 9-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D introducing tracks what is a track? As used in 961 operations, the term track refers to a sequence of position measurements that the 961 automatically records every five seconds—as you travel from point a to point b and ...

  • Page 201: Graphical Display

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 9-3 graphical display displaying a track on the chart screen the 961 displays a track on the chart screen as a series of colored dots. You can display any number of tracks at the same time on the chart screen. The more track...

  • Page 202: List Display

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks page 9-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D chart screen with displayed tracks in the sample screen above, the track is the series of dots run- ning diagonally from the lower-right to the upper-left. To see the displayed track on your chart screen, you may have to...

  • Page 203

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 9-5 tracks screen sorted by name if there aren’t any tracks defined yet, as is the case with a new 961 or if you’ve erased all user-defined tracks, the tracks screen will be blank, although the new track and start saving key...

  • Page 204: Sorting The List Of Tracks

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks page 9-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D sorting the list of tracks you can sort the tracks list by the following: • whether the track is marked for display on the chart screen • color • name • start date and time • end date and time at the tracks screen, press...

  • Page 205: Creating A Track By

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 9-7 • pressing the new track key to define the track’s start and end times on the tracks screen • pressing the start saving key to immediately start defining a new track now creating a track by defining start and end date/ti...

  • Page 206

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks page 9-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D date key, then press the arrow keys to select a desired hour. To change the minute, press the hour key, then press the arrow keys to select a desired minute. As you press the arrow keys to define the track, the 961 updat...

  • Page 207: Creating A Track

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 9-9 creating a track using the start saving key with this method, you tell the 961 to immediately start saving position data to a new track, then tell the 961 when to stop saving this data (you can only save to one track at ...

  • Page 208: Editing A Track

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks page 9-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 4. To mark the track for display on the chart screen, press the on chart key. The 961 updates the track data on the chart screen every 10 seconds. Editing a track you can change an existing track at the tracks screen. E...

  • Page 209

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 9-11 edit track screen 2. To change the track’s name, use the keypad to enter the new name in the name field (if you make a mistake while changing the name, you can press the clear entry key to clear the field and resume). T...

  • Page 210: Erasing A Track

    Chapter 9 - creating tracks page 9-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D erasing a track at the tracks screen, you can permanently erase a track from the 961’s database: 1. At the tracks screen, press the cursor pad up or down to select the desired track. 2. Press the edit key. 3. Press the ...

  • Page 211

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 10-1 10 waypoint and route navigation steering to a waypoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 navigating from the routes screen . . . . . . . . 10-6 navigating from the chart screen . . . . . . . . 10-10 navigating from the waypoints screen ....

  • Page 212: Steering To A Waypoint

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation page 10-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D steering to a waypoint the steer and 3-d steer screens help you steer precisely along a course line to your active waypoint. Both screens dis- play—using large digits that you can read from a distance—the...

  • Page 213

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 10-3 steer screen the standard steer screen is a simplified version of the 3-d steer screen, displaying the same numeric information, but without the perspective view of the course line and nearby waypoints an...

  • Page 214

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation page 10-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 3-d steer screen the 3-d steer screen provides a comprehensive picture of your progress toward the active waypoint, if any. The screen is a track-centered display showing in your general area any waypoint...

  • Page 215: Understanding The

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 10-5 understanding the steering screen displays cross-track error (xte) the lower part of either steering screen displays xte using your vessel’s symbol to illustrate distance from the black course line. Xte i...

  • Page 216: (Ete)

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation page 10-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D estimated time of arrival (eta) and estimated time enroute (ete) the 961’s steering screens display eta as day and time, and ete as either minutes and seconds, hours and minutes, or days and hours—dependi...

  • Page 217

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 10-7 routes screen 2. Press the cursor pad up or down to select the desired route, then press the follow key. The follow route screen appears. Follow route screen.

  • Page 218

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation page 10-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D the follow route screen comprises two sections: at the top half of the screen, the right side lists the selected route’s waypoints, and the length and bearing of each leg; the left side shows a graphical ...

  • Page 219: Joining A Leg of A Route

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 10-9 the chart screen appears and the 961 begins navigat- ing directly to the selected waypoint. Your xte starts at zero because you’re right on the course line to the way- point. To see the route in the trip,...

  • Page 220: Following A Route

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation page 10-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D distance from the leg. To see the route in the trip, press the trip key (you may have to press the cursor pad down to scroll the trip list of the future waypoints). Adding a route to the end of your trip...

  • Page 221

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 10-11 note: you can also perform any of these functions at the routes screen; for details, see ”following a route from the routes screen” starting on page 10-6. Following a route by choosing a starting waypoin...

  • Page 222: Joining A Leg of A Route

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation page 10-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 5. Press the go now key. The 961 begins navigating directly to the selected way- point, and will follow the rest of the selected route. Joining a leg of a route 1. On the routes screen, press the cursor ...

  • Page 223

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 10-13 5. Press the go now key. The join leg dialog box appears, prompting you to remember to press the save key at the point where you actually join the leg (a save keypress will store that point in the trip)....

  • Page 224: Using

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation page 10-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D using point-and-shoot navigation often, point-and-shoot navigation is the easiest and most pow- erful way of travelling to waypoints. This method also gives you flexibility in deciding where to travel. U...

  • Page 225

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 10-15 adding an existing waypoint to the end of the trip 1. Press the cursor pad to select a waypoint on the chart screen, then press the cursor menu key. The selected waypoint dialog box appears. 2. Press the...

  • Page 226

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation page 10-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D selected cursor position dialog box 3. Press the go now key. The 961 creates a new unnamed waypoint at the cursor location, returns to the chart screen, and guides you directly to this new, temporary way...

  • Page 227: Going to A Selected

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 10-17 selected cursor position dialog box 3. Press the add to end of trip key. The 961 creates a new waypoint named coord, adds it to the end of your trip, and returns to the chart screen. If you were already ...

  • Page 228: Adding A Selected

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation page 10-18 961 operations and reference manual rev. D you can press the tds, lt/ln key to view waypoint coor- dinates as loran tds. 3. Press the go to key. Go to waypoint dialog box 4. Press the go now key. The 961 goes to the steer screen, and guides you d...

  • Page 229: Restarting The Track

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 10-19 go to waypoint dialog box 4. Press the add to end of trip key. The 961 adds the waypoint to the end of your trip, and returns to the waypoints screen. Restarting the track when navigating from one waypoi...

  • Page 230: Restarting From The

    Chapter 10 - waypoint and route navigation page 10-20 961 operations and reference manual rev. D figure 5: restarting the desired track whenever you want to steer directly from an off-course posi- tion to a waypoint, press the restart here key, and the 961 recalculates the desired track to extend fr...

  • Page 231: Using The Trip Function

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 11-1 11 using the trip function introducing the trip function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2 displaying the trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 changing the trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5 saving the ...

  • Page 232: What Is The Trip?

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function page 11-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D introducing the trip function what is the trip? In 961 operations, the trip isa sequence of past, active, and future waypoints. Like a route, the trip consists of a series of waypoints, but unlike a route, a tr...

  • Page 233: Displaying The Trip

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 11-3 • it helps you plan the future parts of today’s trip by adding a waypoint, a series of waypoints—or even routes—to the end of the trip • it lets you change how you follow a route, in any way, without affecting ...

  • Page 234: Understanding The

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function page 11-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D to display any trip waypoints not currently on the screen, press the cursor pad up or down to scroll the list. To the right of the arrival column is a red vertical slide bar, which is relative to the size of th...

  • Page 235: Time of Arrival

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 11-5 note: coord waypoints are unnamed waypoints that aren’t displayed on the waypoints screen. Time of arrival as you travel, the 961 updates all the information you need to safely and efficiently plan your trip. F...

  • Page 236: Adding and Going

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function page 11-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • follow the trip back home by copying old trip points—in reverse order—to the future part of the trip you can also restart the leg to the active waypoint at the trip screen, but this action doesn’t actually ch...

  • Page 237: Inserting A New

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 11-7 2. Use the keypad to enter your desired new destination as lat/lon, tds, or distance and bearing. 3. Press the go now key (or press the cancel key to can- cel). The 961 goes to the steer screen showing coord as...

  • Page 238: Adding A New

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function page 11-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 4. Press the insert key (or press the cancel key to can- cel). If you changed the active waypoint, the 961 goes to the steer screen showing coord as the new active way- point; if you selected a future waypoint,...

  • Page 239: Joining A Future Leg

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 11-9 go to selection dialog box 3. Press the go direct key (or press the cancel key to cancel). The 961 goes to the steer screen. Your desired track is from your present location to your chosen one. Intermedi- ate w...

  • Page 240: Going Directly to A

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function page 11-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D go to selection dialog box 3. Press the join leg key (or press the cancel key to can- cel). The 961 goes to the steer screen, and you’re travelling along the leg to your active waypoint. The 961 has removed in...

  • Page 241

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 11-11 past trip point dialog box 3. Press the go backwards key (or press the cancel key to cancel). The 961 goes to the steer screen, removes any active and future points, and starts navigating directly from your pr...

  • Page 242: Erasing The Trip

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function page 11-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D save trip as route dialog box 2. If desired, use the keypad to change the default route name in the name field. 3. Press the save as a route key (or press cancel to cancel). The 961 returns to the trip screen....

  • Page 243: Erasing Your Entire

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 11-13 erasures dialog box erasing your entire trip to permanently erase the entire trip: 1. At the trip screen, press the erasures key (you don’t have to select a particular point). 2. Press erase entire trip. The 9...

  • Page 244: Erasing A Single

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function page 11-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D to permanently erase all the trip points after the selected one, but not the selected one (with this option, you can only erase points after the active waypoint): 1. At the trip screen, select the point at whi...

  • Page 245: Stopping Navigation

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 11-15 restart here dialog box 3. Press the yes, restart here key (or press the can- cel key to cancel). The 961 goes to the steer screen showing navigation to the active waypoint. You’re going directly from your pre...

  • Page 246

    Chapter 11 - using the trip function page 11-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D note that if there’s an active waypoint in the trip, when you turn on the 961, navigation will be stopped..

  • Page 247

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 12-1 12 alarms, tidetrack, and currents understanding alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 understanding the tidetrack function . . . 12-8 understanding the currents function . . . . 12-12 t his chapter describes three important navigati...

  • Page 248: Understanding Alarms

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents page 12-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D understanding alarms displaying alarms alarms are designed to automatically alert you of certain situa- tions. The 961 updates the status of its alarms every second, and displays its alarm messages in t...

  • Page 249: Clearing An Alarm

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 12-3 • yellow messages provide cautions, such as demo mode, nearing a waypoint or avoidance point, and excessive cross-track error (xte) • green messages provide information, such as arriving at a waypoint, ...

  • Page 250: Table 8: 961 Alarms

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents page 12-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 2. To clear the alarm message from the screen and stop the alarm audio (if on), press the clear alarm key. The 961 moves the new alarm to the old alarms box. For a description of auto-clearing alarms an...

  • Page 251

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 12-5 no dgps this alarm means that dgps corrections are temporarily unavailable. You can dis- able the entire dgps system—see ”set- ting dgps operation” starting on page 14-6, or you can just disable the ala...

  • Page 252: Changing Alarm

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents page 12-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D changing alarm settings you can change the settings for the cross track, arrival radius, dgps, and anchor drag alarms: • the cross-track alarm can be set to on or off, and the alarm distance set in naut...

  • Page 253: Understanding The

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 12-7 to change the alarm settings: 1. At the alarms screen, press the change settings key. The alarm settings are highlighted. Alarm settings screen 2. Press the cursor pad up or down to highlight the desire...

  • Page 254: What Is Tidetrack?

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents page 12-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D uations; however, even with the alarm audio off, you’ll still see the alarm messages displayed onscreen. You can set the 961’s alarms to emit seven different levels of sound from low to high, or else tu...

  • Page 255: Adding The Tide

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 12-9 adding the tide overlay to add tide-station information to the chart screen: 1. At the chart screen, press the overlay key, then press the show tides key. If tide stations are in the area, they’re displ...

  • Page 256

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents page 12-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 1. At the chart screen, press the overlay key, then press the show tides key. 2. Press the graph on key. The 961 automatically selects the nearest station. Chart screen with tide graph and tide station...

  • Page 257

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 12-11 • the times of high and low tide (some days don’t have two full tide cycles due to the time of the first high tide, as illustrated above) • the scale range on the tide graph, the light gray/dark gray v...

  • Page 258: Removing Tide

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents page 12-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D choosing cursor-location tide stations you can choose any tide station on the chart screen by mov- ing the cursor to that station. 1. At the chart screen, press the overlay key, then press the show tid...

  • Page 259: Selecting Current

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 12-13 if current stations are in the area, they’re displayed on the chart screen, the graph on key appears, and a sta- tion coverage bar (replacing an info bar) shows today’s date and time and the number of ...

  • Page 260

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents page 12-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D the 961 automatically selects the nearest station. Chart screen with current graph and current station bar the current graph and current station bar displays the following information: • name of the cu...

  • Page 261: Removing Current

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 12-15 future hours, press the cursor pad to highlight the hour (for example, 03), then press the left arrow or right arrow keys to view past or future hours, respectively. To view the current graph for past ...

  • Page 262

    Chapter 12 - alarms, tidetrack, and currents page 12-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D.

  • Page 263: Customizing Setup Functions

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-1 13 customizing setup functions changing the display setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 changing navigation setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9 changing the chart setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-23 loading, updating, and deletin...

  • Page 264: Changing The Display Setup

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D changing the display setup the 961 offers several different options for display setup. To access these options, press the star key until you reach the setup menu screen, then press the display setup key. Di...

  • Page 265: Time Zone

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-3 note: if you’re viewing and editing information on the display setup screen, and you press one of the five function keys to view other data, the 961 immediately cancels your edit-in-progress so that you can...

  • Page 266: Distance And Speed

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D when setting the cross-track distance, the available choices depend on the dist/speed units (nautical miles, statute miles, or kilometers) that you selected on the display setup screen. The relationship bet...

  • Page 267: Tide Height Units

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-5 to set the distance and speed units: 1. Press the cursor pad to highlight the dist/speed field, then press the edit key. 2. Press the cursor pad left or right or press the arrow keys to select either nm/kts...

  • Page 268: System Security

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 1. At the display setup screen, press the cursor pad to highlight the save wpts option, then press the edit key. 2. Press the cursor pad left or right or press the arrow keys to select either 10, 20, or 100...

  • Page 269

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-7 entering a personal owner’s message 1. Press the star key until you reach the display setup screen, then press the security key. The enterpassword dialog box appears. Password dialog box 2. Enter the norths...

  • Page 270

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D owner’s message display screen 3. To enter your personalized message to appear on the owner’s message screen, press the edit key, then use the keypad to type in the message. Usually, this message consists o...

  • Page 271: Changing Navigation Setup

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-9 entering a user-defined password 1. If you don’t want to use the northstar-defined password, press the cursor pad to highlight the password field. 2. Press the edit key. 3. Use the keypad to enter a new pas...

  • Page 272: Geodetic

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • geodetic datum • preferred loran gri • waypoint switching • magnetic variation • distance, bearing, and steering calculations each of these options is described in detail below. Note: if you’re viewing a...

  • Page 273: Table 10: Datum List

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-11 3. Press the cursor pad down to highlight the manual datum field, then press the edit key. 4. Press the cursor pad up or down or press the arrow keys to scroll the list of datums, organized alphabetically ...

  • Page 274

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D arc 1950—zambia cl1880 -147 -74 -283 arc 1950—zimbabwe cl1880 -142 -96 -293 arc-1960 mean value cl1880 -160 -8 -300 arc 1960—kenya cl1880 -161 -7 -300 arc 1960—tanzania cl1880 -158 -12 -299 ascension islan...

  • Page 275

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-13 dos 1968 (s.W. Pac. Isl.) intl 230 -199 -752 easter island 1967 intl 211 147 111 european 1950 mean value intl -87 -98 -121 european 1950—cyprus intl -104 -101 -140 european 1950—egypt intl -130 -117 -151 ...

  • Page 276

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D johnston island 1961 intl 191 -77 -204 kandawala (sri lanka) evrst -97 787 86 kerguelen island (indian ocean) intl 145 -187 103 kertau 1948 (malaysia) evrstm -11 851 5 kkj (finnish) finn -78 -231 -97 l.C. ...

  • Page 277

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-15 north american 1927—canal zone cl1866 0 125 201 north american 1927—caribbean cl1866 -7 152 178 north american 1927—central america cl1866 0 125 194 north american 1927—cuba cl1866 -9 152 178 north america...

  • Page 278

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D ord. Surv. Of gt. Brit. 1936—isle of man, wales airy 371 -111 434 ord. Surv of gt. Brit. 1936—scot. & shetland isl airy 384 -111 425 ord. Surv. Of gt. Brit. 1936—wales airy 370 -108 434 pico de las nieves ...

  • Page 279

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-17 south american 1969 mean value sa1969 -57 1 -41 south american 1969—argentina sa1969 -62 -1 -37 south american 1969—bolivia sa1969 -61 2 -48 south american 1969—brazil sa1969 -60 -2 -41 south american 1969...

  • Page 280

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-18 961 operations and reference manual rev. D if you need help converting lat/lon from one datum to another, see ”table 11: reference ellipsoid constants” below. The reference ellipsoid constants tell you the actual size and shape of the earth, which ...

  • Page 281: Preferred Loran Gri

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-19 * in namibia, “a” = 6377483.865 legal meters, reflecting a dif- ference there in the definition of legal and international meters. Preferred loran gri you can choose the preferred four-digit loran gri to u...

  • Page 282

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-20 961 operations and reference manual rev. D figure 6: passing a waypoint you may prefer manual switching for critical situations when trying to locate a buoy in dense fog, or maneuvering around a waypoint trying to find a lobster trap, and so on. Wh...

  • Page 283: Magnetic

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-21 2. Press the cursor pad left or right or press the left arrow or right arrow keys to select either auto or man (for manual). 3. When done, press the accept key (or cancel to leave the option unchanged). 4....

  • Page 284: Distance,

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-22 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 1. At the navigation setup screen, press the cursor pad to highlight the mag variation option, then press the edit key. 2. Press the cursor pad left or right or press the left arrow or right arrow keys to ...

  • Page 285: Changing The Chart Setup

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-23 1. At the navigation setup screen, press the cursor pad to highlight the dist/brg/steer option, then press the edit key. 2. Press the cursor pad left or right or press the left arrow or right arrow keys to...

  • Page 286: Enabling/disabling

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-24 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • clearzoom • predictor line • the display of loran data on the info bars • range rings • distance scale • past trip legs • chart update regions each of these options is described in detail below. Note: if...

  • Page 287: Displaying

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-25 chart setup screen (waypoints) 2. Press the cursor pad to highlight any of the waypts to display lines, then press the edit key. 3. Press the cursor pad left or right or press the left arrow or right arrow...

  • Page 288: Clearzoom

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-26 961 operations and reference manual rev. D you can turn on or off the display of waypoint names on the chart screen. To set the chart-screen display of waypoint symbols: 1. At the chart setup screen, press the waypts key. 2. At the second chart set...

  • Page 289: Track Predictor Line

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-27 2. Press the cursor pad left or right or press the left arrow or right arrow to select best, better, or off . 3. When done, press the accept key (or cancel to leave the option unchanged). 4. Press return t...

  • Page 290: Range Rings

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-28 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 3. When done, press accept (or cancel to leave the option unchanged). 4. Press return to go back to the setup menu screen. Range rings you can turn on or turn off the display of range rings on the chart sc...

  • Page 291: Chart Update

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-29 1. At the chart setup screen, press the cursor pad to highlight the past trip legs option, then press the edit key. 2. Press the cursor pad left or right or press the left arrow or right arrow keys to sele...

  • Page 292

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-30 961 operations and reference manual rev. D loading, updating, and deleting charts the 961’s cd-rom drive is used to install charts onto the 961. These charts can include either of the following types: • bsb-formatted chartpack and chartkit charts (...

  • Page 293: Purchasing Charts

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-31 • delete individual hcrf chart permits and charts, or all hcrf-specific information • view your hcrf user permit and license • view a list of installed hcrf charts (along with the chart cds and update cds ...

  • Page 294: Loading All Bsb Charts

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-32 961 operations and reference manual rev. D space available for charts, you won’t be able to load all the charts from this cd. When loading charts, you’ll see the number of charts in the database increasing and the space left for charts decreasing. ...

  • Page 295: Loading Marked Bsb Charts

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-33 loading marked bsb charts to mark and load individual charts from the source cd: 1. Press the star key to display the setup menu screen, then press the chart inventory key. 2. Press the load/update charts ...

  • Page 296: Loading and

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-34 961 operations and reference manual rev. D loading and updating hcrf charts this section describes the 961’s hcrf chart-loading and chart-updating functions. Each function is introduced by a standard chart-management objective, which is outlined in...

  • Page 297

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-35 you’ve installed 10 charts, you’ll have one arcs license, one user permit, and 10 chart permits; if you’ve installed 100 charts, you’ll have one arcs license, one user permit, and 100 chart permits, and so...

  • Page 298

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-36 961 operations and reference manual rev. D able at the time of purchase. The skipper license doesn’t include weekly update cds for the charts; to obtain a newer version of a chart, you must re-purchase the chart at an addi- tional cost (as you do w...

  • Page 299

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-37 important considerations please review and keep in mind the following considerations whenever loading or updating hcrf charts. • “loading” charts includes the procedure of loading and updating charts. “upd...

  • Page 300

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-38 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 961’s chart lists. With this in mind, if you mark for dele- tion any one of these multiple components, for example, a chart inset, the 961 will automatically delete all the com- ponents (the base chart and...

  • Page 301: Loading Hcrf Charts

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-39 loading hcrf charts to load hcrf charts, you’ll need: ☞ the chart cd (contains the charts) ☞ the update cd (contains the updates to those charts) ☞ the permit disk (contains your license and the chart per-...

  • Page 302

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-40 961 operations and reference manual rev. D > to ensure that the 961 contains the chart(s) with the most recent date, press the newest version key. > to always replace chart(s) already in the 961, press the always overwrite key. > to never replace c...

  • Page 303

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-41 hcrf summary dialog box 11.Press the ok key to display the loading charts sum- mary dialog box, then press the confirm key..

  • Page 304: Updating Hcrf Charts

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-42 961 operations and reference manual rev. D updating hcrf charts update cds are cumulative, meaning that all corrections from previous weeks are included on the update cd. So, if you haven’t installed the update cd from a previous week, you can just...

  • Page 305

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-43 hcrf summary dialog box 6. Press the ok key to display the updating charts summary dialog box, then press the confirm key..

  • Page 306

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-44 961 operations and reference manual rev. D manually entering a chart permit you can obtain a chart permit via ship-to-shore or email, but it is preferable to obtain your chart permits through the usual method (permit disk), since chart permits are ...

  • Page 307

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-45 charts on disk screen 6. Press the cursor pad to highlight the desired chart, then press the option key to mark it “load” (the 961 won’t actually mark the chart “load” until you first enter the chart permi...

  • Page 308

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-46 961 operations and reference manual rev. D enter navigator permit dialog box 7. Use the keypad to carefully enter the permit, using the left arrow key and right arrow key as necessary. Where the + signs are required, you can scroll across them with...

  • Page 309: Deleting Hcrf Permits

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-47 deleting hcrf permits you can delete individual hcrf chart permits from the 961. Deleting a permit automatically deletes its associated chart. Also, please note that if you delete the permit for only one o...

  • Page 310

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-48 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 1. Press the star key until you display the setup menu screen, then press the chart inventory key. 2. At the chart inventory screen, press the hcrf spe- cific key. 3. At the hcrf charts screen, press the r...

  • Page 311

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-49 troubleshooting the loading of arcs charts whenever you load or update arcs charts onto the 961, there may be times when the 961 displays an error message. The troubleshooting table below lists all the off...

  • Page 312

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-50 961 operations and reference manual rev. D hcrf05 navigator your navigator license has expired. You can’t update charts unless you renew it. Contact your arcs agent/dis- tributor for a license renewal. Hcrf06 skipper your skipper chart isn’t as up-...

  • Page 313: Viewing

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-51 viewing hcrf-specific information this section explains how to perform the following functions: • view your hcrf user permit and license • view the list of installed hcrf charts (along with the chart cds a...

  • Page 314

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-52 961 operations and reference manual rev. D 1. Press the star key until you display the setup menu screen, then press the chart inventory key. 2. At the chart inventory screen, press the hcrf spe- cific key to display the hcrf charts screen (note th...

  • Page 315

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-53 3. At the hcrf charts screen, press the list hcrf charts key to display the hcrf charts in database screen. Hcrf charts in database screen the hcrf charts in database screen lists all the charts installed ...

  • Page 316

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-54 961 operations and reference manual rev. D viewing a list of chart permits to view a list of charts for which you have permits: 1. Press the star key until you display the setup menu screen, then press the chart inventory key. 2. At the chart inven...

  • Page 317

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-55 hcrf permits screen (navigator version) the hcrf permits screen displays all the hcrf permits on the 961. These permits are listed by: • chart number • name (provided that the chart is installed on the 961...

  • Page 318

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-56 961 operations and reference manual rev. D manually enter the noc and user permit. It is highly recom- mended that you enter this information with the assistance of the northstar service department. To enter your noc and user permit: 1. Press the s...

  • Page 319: Common Chart

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-57 7. Press the ok key (or cancel to leave the fields unchanged). Common chart functions the 961 has several functions that help you manage your charts more effectively, including: • deleting charts • sorting...

  • Page 320: Deleting Charts

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-58 961 operations and reference manual rev. D the 961, this screen will be blank). To the right of the scale column is a red vertical slide bar, which is relative to the size of the list of charts in the database. The smaller the slider, the larger th...

  • Page 321

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-59 to sort a chart list, press the cursor pad left or right to highlight each screen’s category by column. To search on a column category, first press the cursor pad left or right to highlight the category fo...

  • Page 322: Changing A Chart’S Usage

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-60 961 operations and reference manual rev. D changing a chart’s usage during navigation, the 961 automatically selects and displays on the chart screen the charts for your cruising area. To help the 961 manage this chart selection process, you can ma...

  • Page 323

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-61 2. Press the star key to display the setup menu screen, then press the chart inventory key. 3. Press the load/update charts key. 4. At the charts in database screen, press the load charts key. The select c...

  • Page 324: Using Demo Mode

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-62 961 operations and reference manual rev. D charts on disk screen you can sort or search on a list of the charts on the cd, includ- ing chart numbers, names, and usage, and display detailed information about the charts. To the right of the option co...

  • Page 325: Starting Demo

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-63 sel anywhere in the world, and can specify a course and speed. The 961 generates dead-reckoned position information as if it was coming from gps fixes. Whenever you go to a new posi- tion or otherwise chan...

  • Page 326

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-64 961 operations and reference manual rev. D the slider, the smaller the list. The slider also indicates your position in the list, i.E. At the top, in the middle, at the bottom, or anywhere else in between. If there aren’t any user-defined waypoints...

  • Page 327: Saving and

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 13-65 5. To accept, press the yes key. To decline, press the no key. In either case, the 961 goes to the chart screen. Note: as with various other 961 screens, on this setup demo mode screen, you can display a w...

  • Page 328

    Chapter 13 - customizing setup functions page 13-66 961 operations and reference manual rev. D viewing the time information screen the time information screen displays: • today’s date • current time (in the selected time zone) • local sunrise time (at your present vessel position) • local sunset tim...

  • Page 329

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 14-1 14 service and maintenance functions service functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 maintenance functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16 t his chapter explains service information and receiver setup as well as ...

  • Page 330: Service Functions

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions page 14-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D service functions this section explains the service menu screen options for viewing product information, configuring the receivers, setting up the ports, viewing gps status, and saving and restoring d...

  • Page 331

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 14-3 viewing head 2 serial number and software revision for systems with two control heads, each head has its own serial number located at the back of the unit. You can view this serial number at the produ...

  • Page 332: Configuring The

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions page 14-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D configuring the receiver the 961’s receiver information screen provides you with access to several of the 961’s gps and dgps (if installed) receiver functions. To display these functions, press the st...

  • Page 333

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 14-5 note: if you’re viewing and editing information on the receiver information screen, and you press one of the five function keys to view other data, the 961 immediately cancels your edit-in-progress so...

  • Page 334: Setting Dgps Operation

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions page 14-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D adjusting satellite elevation you can prohibit the 961 from tracking satellites that are close to the horizon and don’t provide high accuracy. The tracking of low satellites during gps calculations is...

  • Page 335

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 14-7 2. Press the cursor pad left or right to select either on or off . 3. When done, press the accept key (or cancel to leave the option unchanged). Setting beacon frequency and baud rate you can set the ...

  • Page 336

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions page 14-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D generally, you’ll use automatic mode for everything except specialized applications. To choose automatic mode: 1. At the receiver information screen, press the cur- sor pad to highlight the beacon fre...

  • Page 337: Viewing Gps Status

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 14-9 2. Press the cursor pad left or right to highlight 200, 100, 50 , or 25 bps. 3. When done, press the accept key (or cancel to leave the option unchanged). Viewing gps status the 961’s gps status scree...

  • Page 338: Saving and

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions page 14-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D you make the connection through any of four data transmis- sion ports located at the back of the 961: three nmea ports and one aux port. Each can operate independently, giving you the flexibility to ...

  • Page 339

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 14-11 a blank, properly formatted floppy disk always has enough space to store your backed-up databases (a zip disk also has enough space). If you receive the message “unable to copy data to the removable ...

  • Page 340

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions page 14-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D the select database to save dialog box appears. Select database to save dialog box > to save only your setup and service options (user prefer- ences), press the user preference key. > to save only yo...

  • Page 341

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 14-13 restoring a database to restore a previously saved database to the 961 (note that after you restore a database, you must restart the 961 for the system to “accept” the restored database): 1. Press th...

  • Page 342

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions page 14-14 961 operations and reference manual rev. D the restore data dialog box appears, defined as either user preference data, waypoint and route data, or all data, depending on which of the above options you chose. 3. Insert the disk into the drive...

  • Page 343: Saving Log Data

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 14-15 select a restored database to undo dialog box 2. Press the confirm key. The 961 removes the restore files from the database. Saving log data occasionally, the 961 may have a problem that requires loo...

  • Page 344: Maintenance Functions

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions page 14-16 961 operations and reference manual rev. D save log data dialog box 3. Insert the disk into the drive (either a floppy disk or a zip disk), then press the confirm key. The saving log data dialog box appears, asking you to wait while the 961 s...

  • Page 345: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 14-17 the correct cd-rom, however, be sure to give the northstar service technician your current software version. To access this information, press the star key to display the service menu screen, then pr...

  • Page 346: Returning A 961 For

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions page 14-18 961 operations and reference manual rev. D returning a 961 for service getting an rma number before returning a 961 to northstar for repair, you must con- tact either your dealer or northstar for instructions and a there is continuous or inte...

  • Page 347: Accessing

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page 14-19 returned materials authorization (rma) number. Northstar will not accept shipments without a proper rma number. If you purchased your unit through a dealer, call your dealer for an rma number; if you...

  • Page 348

    Chapter 14 - service and maintenance functions page 14-20 961 operations and reference manual rev. D.

  • Page 349: Navigation

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page a-1 a 961 features and specifications navigation charting: • bsb/noaa raster charts such as maptech chartkit and chartpack (second edition or higher) on cd-rom for chart coverage • hcrf charts such as british admiralty’s arcs charts on cd-rom for world...

  • Page 350: Position Data

    Appendix a – specifications page a-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D position data • latitude/longitude (158 datums) from gps with one-sec- ond updates • phantom loran-c tds (calculated from gps) • displays cursor position in lat/lon or phantom loran-c tds steer screens • easy-to-read gra...

  • Page 351: Waypoint Navigation

    Appendix a – specifications 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page a-3 • stores track history • stores unlimited number of waypoints per route • update waypoint coordinates to vessel’s position • edit waypoints or routes numerically or directly from chart screen • plan-trip function permits...

  • Page 352: Miscellaneous Functions

    Appendix a – specifications page a-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D miscellaneous functions • alarm functions • dedicated brightness-control key • dedicated zoom buttons (in and out keys) • automatic or user-selectable chart preferences • built-in demo/look-ahead function • anchor drag a...

  • Page 353: Dgps Receiver (961Xd)

    Appendix a – specifications 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page a-5 • sc-104 port processes all uscg sc-104 message types, including 1 and 9 dgps receiver (961xd) signal processing • type: 2-channel, fully automatic • frequency range: 283.5–325.0 khz (includes european frequencies) • min...

  • Page 354: Physical Features

    Appendix a – specifications page a-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D • vga monitor output • 200 ppnm speed output • external alarm output (future) • external save input • external mob input • nmea output sentences: apb, bod, bwc, gga, glc, gll, gsa, gsv, hsc, mss, rma, rmb, rmc, vtg, wcv,...

  • Page 355: Processor

    Appendix a – specifications 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page a-7 • emi—meets iec-945; ce certified • temperature—0 ° to 50 ° c maximum; 95 percent relative humidity, non-condensing processor • emi—meets iec 945; ce certified • temperature—0 ° to 50 ° c maximum system power requirement...

  • Page 356

    Appendix a – specifications page a-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D weight—1.5 pounds gps/dgps combination antenna • model #an205-p combination antenna (supplied with 50-foot cable and connectors): mechanical enclosure—abs plastic weight—0.60 kg (1.32 lbs.) dimensions: 152 mm(w) x 152 mm...

  • Page 357: Glossary

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page g-1 g glossary t his glossary contains general navigational terms as well as terms found throughout the 961 operations and reference manual. Accuracy absolute accuracy—the accuracy of your present position’s dis- played lat/lon coordinates, compared wi...

  • Page 358

    Glossary page g-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D coordinates a position defined by either latitude and longitude (see lati- tude and longitude); tds (see tds); or distance and bearing (see distance and bearing). The positions of lat/lon and tds are referred to as absolute, and distance a...

  • Page 359

    Glossary 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page g-3 ete e stimated time enroute to the next waypoint, as calculated by the 961, according to your present speed and distance to the waypoint. Fathom a depth measurement that equals six feet of water. Gps g lobal positioning system. Developed b...

  • Page 360

    Glossary page g-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D used in conjunction with the north/south lines of longitude to determine position. Lcd l iquid crystal display. Leg the path between adjacent waypoints of a route. Also known as a segment of a route or trip. Longitude imaginary lines on th...

  • Page 361

    Glossary 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page g-5 nautical mile (nm ) an international unit equal to 6,076.115 feet (1,852 meters) used officially in the u.S. Since 1959. A nautical mile is about 800 feet more than a statute mile. Nmea n ational marine electronics association. The industr...

  • Page 362

    Glossary page g-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D secondaries the "slave" loran transmitters in a chain of at least three sta- tions. Sentence a group of data in one of several formats defined by the national marine electronics association. Sog s peed over ground. The actual speed of your...

  • Page 363: Index

    961 operations and reference manual rev. D page i-1 index a accuracy absolute 2-14, g-1 of the gps receiver 5-3 repeatable 2-14, g-1 adjusting screen brightness 3-26 alarms changing alarm settings 12-6 clearing 12-3 screen overview 3-9 types of alarm messages 12-4 understanding 12-2 understanding th...

  • Page 364

    Index page i-2 961 operations and reference manual rev. D using 1-17, 2-5 c chart cds bsb charts loading 13-31 chart management functions 13-30 deleting any charts 13-58 hcrf charts arcs license, viewing yours 13-51 chart permits deleting 13-47 manual entry of 13-44 viewing 13-54 important considera...

  • Page 365

    Index 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page i-3 selecting objects on the 4-16 update regions, showing 4-36, 13-29 vessel predictor line 4-35, 13-27 views a and b 3-6 water depths 1-19 waypoint symbols and names 4-35, 13-25 charts automatic changing of 4-2 cautions for using 1-3 changing us...

  • Page 366

    Index page i-4 961 operations and reference manual rev. D d datum choosing a geodetic datum 13-10 listing of available datums 13-11 demo mode, using 13-62 depths, water 1-19 dgps antenna (an205-p) specifications a-8 definition of dgps g-2 features 2-2 indicator 1-19, 5-4 receiver 5-4 setting beacon ...

  • Page 367

    Index 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page i-5 receiver 5-2 adjusting satellite tracking 14-6 changing the speed averaging value 14-5 specifications a-4 viewing status 14-9 viewing the gps software version 14-6 understanding 2-13 using to determine position 5-2 great circle definition of ...

  • Page 368

    Index page i-6 961 operations and reference manual rev. D displaying position as 4-37, 13-27 gri definition of g-3 phantom loran 5-9 setting loran gri 13-19 understanding 5-7 m magnetic variation definition of g-4 setting magnetic variation 13-21 maintaining the 961 cleaning the screen 2-10 installi...

  • Page 369

    Index 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page i-7 p password getting a system password 13-6 phantom loran definition of g-5 understanding 5-10 plotter function definition of 2-5 point-and-shoot navigation. See navigation, going to a point on the chart screen position accuracy using dgps 5-4 ...

  • Page 370

    Index page i-8 961 operations and reference manual rev. D deleting a route point on the chart screen 4-34, 8-23 displaying 8-3 editing a route on the chart screen 8-21 editing a route on the routes screen 8-17 erasing a route on the routes screen 8-24 following a route from the chart screen 10-10 fo...

  • Page 371

    Index 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page i-9 overview 3-13 setting up your 961 changing the chart setup 3-11, 4-35, 13-1 changing the dgps and gps receiver setup 3-13, 14-4 changing the display setup 3-11, 13-1 changing the navigation setup 3-11, 13-1 changing the port setup 3-13 signal...

  • Page 372

    Index page i-10 961 operations and reference manual rev. D t technical support. See service test-power switch, using the 3-5 tidetrack changing tide-height display units 13-5 definition of 12-8 overview 2-6 removing tide stations from the chart screen 12-12 selecting a tide station on the chart scre...

  • Page 373

    Index 961 operations and reference manual rev. D page i-11 display of 13-27 symbol 1-17 w warranty statement 1-7 waypoints adding a waypoint to the end of your trip 10-18 copying and changing an existing waypoint 6-13 definition of 1-14, 6-2 displaying 6-2 editing a waypoint on the chart screen 4-31...

  • Page 374

    Index page i-12 961 operations and reference manual rev. D.