Introduction And System Familiarization - Simrad CE34 ChartSounder Manual

CE34/44/54 Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-1

1.1 Introduction and system familiarization

Congratulations on your purchase of SIMRAD CE34/44/54 ChartSounder
- a combination of the latest GPS and SDGPS receiver technology and optional
built-in differential receiver for accurate positioning, plus: detailed cartography
and high performance echosounder; all in a unique slim-line design with a bright
7" TFT (CE34), 10" ATFT/TFT (CE44) or 15" TFT (CE54) color display.
The electronic chart system includes a built-in world chart for rough planning
and overview. The choice of chart system best suitable for the CE34/44/54 was
carefully singled out to be the C-MAP NT+ mini cards. The optional C-MAP
charts are available world-wide at your local Simrad dealer.
The echosounder system with selectable frequencies will provide an impression
of Bottom expansion, VRM expansion, Shift, A-scope and White line.
The Global Positioning System is at this time and age the most common system
used for navigation and positioning all over the world. Not only for maritime use,
but also for land-based applications and aviation. The satellite-based system has
been developed and is operated by the US Department of Defense in order to
provide an accurate and reliable service, which include a 24-hour global cover-
age. The GPS system consists of approx. 24 satellites which orbit around the
Earth at an altitude of approx. 20,200 km.
The satellites transmit perfectly synchronized data. However, depending on the
position, the signals will reach the receiver at a slightly different time. By adding
the measured time difference to the known position of the satellites it is possible
to calculate the ship's position to within a few meters.
The SimNet data and control network provides high speed data transfer and con-
trol between Simrad products that are integrated as a total navigation, steering
and communication system on board.
DS34/44/54 Dual Station for the CE34/44/54 is available with a bright 7" TFT,
10" ATFT/TFT or 15" TFT color display. The main unit and the dual station are
identical in design and operation.
How to use this manual? This manual is written for the products: CE34, CE44
and CE54, which mainly share the same type of software. From hereon, these
models will be referred to as: CEXX.
It is a good idea if you make yourself familiar with the key functions, menu
structure and rotation of pages (screens) described in chapter 2 before you start
out, and then proceed with section 2.7 Initial start-up. For quick location of a
certain term, please check the "Glossary of terms" and the "Index" at the back of
the manual. Also, "How to get started" further on in this chapter will give you a