Garmin GPSMAP 9x2 Owner's Manual page 56

Dometic Optimus
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When connected to a compatible Optimus system, the
chartplotter allows you to access and control the system. You
can enable the Optimus overlay to control the Optimus system
(Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar, page
When necessary, the Optimus system provides messages with
information, instructions, and alerts about faults and hazards.
When necessary, the Optimus system provides messages with
information, instructions, and alerts about faults and hazards.
A no swimming icon indicates that you should not swim when
certain Optimus modes are active. In these modes, propeller
control is automatic and could injure someone in the water.
Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar
1 From a chart, select Menu > Edit Overlays.
2
Select Top Bar or Bottom Bar.
3 Select Optimus Bar.
Optimus Overlay Bar Overview
To use the overlay bar, you must connect your Optimus system
to your chartplotter and add the overlay bar to the necessary
screens (Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar, page
Control mode
Optimus control buttons
Rudder
Standby button
You must press a mode button on the overlay bar to engage or
disengage the mode. When the mode is engaged, the button is
illuminated.
The overlay bar configuration and buttons vary, based on
systems, modes, and equipment. Refer to your Optimus
documentation for more information.
Optimus Overlay Symbols
Autopilot heading hold
Autopilot track mode
Autopilot route mode
SeaStation position hold
SeaStation heading hold
Optimus Limp Home Mode
In the event of a steering failure, Optimus Limp Home mode
becomes available. Limp Home mode is a system override that
may severely limit your boat's control. It should only be used in
an emergency if you are unable to call for assistance. Proceed
with extreme caution. Read the Optimus owner's manual and
always wear a personal flotation device (PFD).
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your
vessel. Use of Limp Home mode does not relieve you of the
responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational
hazards and never leave the motor controls unattended.
When available, the Limp Home button appears on the Optimus
overlay bar. Refer to the Optimus owner's manual before using
Limp Home mode.
To engage Limp Home mode from any screen, select Info >
Warning Manager > Steering Limp Home.
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Tide, Current, and Celestial
Information
Tide Station Information
You can view information about a tide station for a specific date
and time, including the tide height, and when the next high and
low tides will occur. By default, the chartplotter shows tide
information for the most recently viewed tide station, present
date, and past hour.
Select Info > Tides & Currents > Tides.
Current Station Information
NOTE: Current station information is available with certain
detailed maps.
You can view information about a current station for a specific
date and time, including the current speed and level of the
current. By default, the chartplotter shows current information for
the most recently viewed current station and for the present date
and time.
Select Info > Tides & Currents > Currents.
Celestial Information
You can view information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise,
moonset, moon phase, and the approximate sky view location of
the sun and moon. The center of the screen represents the sky
overhead, and the outermost rings represent the horizon. By
default, the chartplotter shows celestial information for the
present date and time.
Select Info > Tides & Currents > Celestial.
Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or
Celestial Information for a Different Date
1
Select Info > Tides & Currents.
2
Select Tides, Currents, or Celestial.
3
Select an option:
• To view information for a different date, select Change
Date > Manual, and enter a date.
• To view information for today, select Change Date >
Current.
• If available, to view information for the day after the date
shown, select Next Day.
• If available, to view information for the day before the date
shown, select Previous Day.
Viewing Information for a Different Tide or
Current Station
1
Select Info > Tides & Currents.
2
Select Tides or Currents.
3
Select Nearby Stations.
4
Select a station.
Viewing Almanac Information from the
Navigation Chart
1
From a chart or 3D chart view, select a location.
2 Select Information.
3
Select Tides, Currents, or Celestial.
Warning Manager
During an active warning, an indicator appears on the Info
button on the menu bar. The Warning Manager displays a color-
coded alarm icon and prioritizes alarm messages by severity.
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