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M A N U A L
SIMRAD CA42/50/52
ChartRadar with Echosounder
183-0500-202 English
02244.30
Note!
Insert or remove C-MAP cartridges ONLY through CHART menu or when unit is off.
All electronic navigation equipment is subject to external factors beyond the control of the
manufacturer. Therefore such equipment must be regarded as an aid to navigation. The
prudent navigator will, for that reason, never rely on a single source for position fixing and
navigation.

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  • Page 1 M A N U A L SIMRAD CA42/50/52 ChartRadar with Echosounder 183-0500-202 English 02244.30 Note! Insert or remove C-MAP cartridges ONLY through CHART menu or when unit is off. All electronic navigation equipment is subject to external factors beyond the control of the manufacturer.
  • Page 2 MOB ‘MAN OVERBOARD’ function [MOB] In case someone falls overboard, press the key and hold for two seconds, or activate an external MOB switch – hold for five seconds. [CLR] Press to confirm and reset the alarm if activated by mistake. [ENT] Pressing will provide all relevant data for an efficient rescue...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CA42/50/52 DGPS ChartRadar with Echosounder Table of contents 1. Introduction and system 4.3 Speed, course & depth, 40 familiarization 4.4 Speed diagram, 41 1.1 Introduction and system 4.5 Satellite status, 43 familiarization, 5 4.6 DGPS information, 45 1.2 Safety summary, 6 4.7 SDGPS information, 47...
  • Page 4 CA42/50/52 DGPS ChartRadar with Echosounder Table of contents 7. Echosounder operation, 83 9. Miscellaneous menu 7.1 Echosounder menu, 84 9.1 Wind display, 123 7.2 Echosounder display, 84 9.2 MOB position, 125 7.3 Bottom expansion, 86 9.3 DSC alarm, 125 7.4 VRM expansion, 87 9.4 Data transfer via DataCard...

  • Page 5: Introduction And System Familiarization

    SDGPS, plus: detailed cartography and high performance radar and echosounder technology; all in a unique slim-line design with a 10” ATFT (CA42), 14” TFT (CA50), or 15” TFT (CA52) large LCD display in color. The CA42/50/52 chart system includes a built-in world chart for rough planning and overview.

  • Page 6: Safety Summary

    14” TFT color and 15” TFT color. How to use this manual? The manual is written for the products: CA42, CA50 and CA52, which all share the same type of software. From hereon, these models are referred to as: CAXX.

  • Page 7: Fundamentals & Initial Start-Up

    CA42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.1 Fundamentals of the PAGE and WINdow system The CAXX DGPS ChartRadar with Echosounder has a multi-function screen data presentation system. You can choose to have a full screen, or a screen divided into e.g. a chart display and two data/chart displays, etc.
  • Page 8 CA42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 As many as 4 screen combinations or full screens can be saved in 4 pages (layers). [PAGE] Press the key to toggle between the 4 PAGE] pages, or hold the [ key depressed for two seconds to start a rotation of the 4 pages.
  • Page 9 CA42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 What you do now will determine which POSITION WINdow the display you are about to select will appear in. _1_ Position [WIN] Press the key repeatedly to scroll _2_ Dual speed through the window system.

  • Page 10: Key Functions

    CA42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.2 Key functions A description of the key functions is available at the start-up display in the Quick guide. Some of the key functions are general and can be applied at any time, other key functions are related to a certain menu(s) and can only be applied when in the appropriate menu.
  • Page 11 CA42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 Hotkey to radar display. Hold two seconds to start transmission, go in RADAR Standby or Power off. Hotkey to Chart 1 i.e. jumps to window on the screen with Chart 1 CHART GOTO display;...

  • Page 12: Menu Bar

    CA42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.3 Menu bar MENU Toggles the menu bar on/off To fit in the complete menu bar across the screen, some of the menus have been abbreviated. However, the last selected menu will be highlighted, and if it’s an abbreviation of the menu, then the complete...

  • Page 13: Menu Layout

    CA42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.4 Menu layout CHART WP/RTE _1_ Chart 1 1:26400000 _1_ Position _1_ WP list _2_ Chart 2 1:6600000 _2_ Dual speed _2_ Routes _3_ C-MAP cartridges _3_ Speed, course & depth _3_ Route calculation...

  • Page 14: Choice Of Symbols

    CA42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 MISC _1_ Wind _2_ MOB position _3_ DSC alarm _4_ Data transfer When selecting a sub-menu in the SETUP menu, the display will SETUP always appear in a pop-up window. _1_ Speed alarm, units & language...

  • Page 15: Naming Of Routes, Points, Etc

    Press the key to delete everything from cursor position and to the right of cursor on that row. 2.7 Initial start-up of the CA42/52 MKII unit [PWR] To turn on the power, press and hold the key till a picture...

  • Page 16: Turn Power Off

    CA42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 The echosounder function has a demo program, which can be activated in the Echosounder setup display, refer to section 7.8. When a transducer has been installed and selected, and the Echo- sounder function is set up and ready to perform, please make sure that the demo mode is switched OFF.

  • Page 17: Chart Menus And Info Windows

    The chart display opens for the built-in world chart, as well as the optional, detailed C-MAP electronic charts (C-MAP cart must be inserted in the drawers below the CA42/50/52 MKII’s keypad). Shortcut feature: Hotkey to Chart 1 i.e. jumps to window on the screen with Chart 1...
  • Page 18 CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 Chart range indicator (5.1 nm) can be set ON/OFF in “Chart setup”. The top line of the chart display (with cursor off) will give you ship’s position, speed, course and status of differential data – refer to section 4.1 Status indicator and accuracy.
  • Page 19 CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 Use the cursor key to move cursor in any direction on the screen – the chart will automatically adjust when cursor reaches the edge of the screen. Press to center the cursor on the chart.

  • Page 20: C-Map Cartridges

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.2 C-MAP cartridges On the front of the CAXX below the keypad are two small watertight drawers wherein you place the C-MAP cartridge(s) you wish to load. Do not attempt to insert or remove cartridges unless the CAXX is...
  • Page 21 CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 MENU Return to chart display In addition to the larger boundaries of the world chart there will be separate boundary lines for the individual charts stored on the same cartridge. However, the boundary lines for the C-MAP chart areas can be turned off, so they will not be visible on the chart –...

  • Page 22: Info Windows

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3 INFO windows A number of pop-up INFO windows are available mainly from active chart display. Only a few of the functions in the INFO windows can be accessed from data displays and other displays. Refer to sections 3.3.x.

  • Page 23: Cursor Active But Not Placed On Object Or Data

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.2 Cursor active but not placed on any object or data With chart in active window, and cursor not placed on any object or user data, press to call up an info window with the following to...

  • Page 24: Cursor Placed On Waypoint

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.3 Cursor placed on waypoint With chart in active window, and cursor placed on a waypoint, press to call up an info window with the following to choose from: [ENT] WP found...

  • Page 25: Cursor Placed On Route Leg Or

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.4 Cursor placed on route leg or line section With chart in active display and cursor placed on a route leg or line leg, press to call up an info window with the following to choose...

  • Page 26: Cursor Placed On Routepoint Or Linepoint

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.5 Cursor placed on routepoint or linepoint With chart in active display and cursor placed on a routepoint or linepoint, press to call up an info window with the following to [ENT]...

  • Page 27: Cursor Placed On Trackpoint

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.6 Cursor placed on trackpoint Trackpoints are not as easily recognized as Routepoints, you may have to move the cursor along on the track to locate a trackpoint. With chart in active display and cursor placed on a trackpoint, press...

  • Page 28: Cursor Placed On Target

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 PAGE More user data if cursor is placed on a MOB track you can toggle between data on MOB symbol and data on MOB track. The symbol and track are edited separately.

  • Page 29: Goto Function

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.8 GOTO function Shortcut to Chart 1, press again to call up INFO window with available CHART GOTO navigation modes: Select NAV mode To select “Cursor” navigation will require Cursor that the cursor is active.

  • Page 30: Plot Function

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.9 PLOT function The CAXX is designed to make navigation easy and safe. Making routes, drawing lines and plotting waypoints, etc. can all be done directly on the chart. Very straightforward and uncomplicated.
  • Page 31 CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 From active chart display with cursor ON: Plot and save cursor position as a waypoint; insert a location name (cf.section 2.6), adjust the position by keying in new figures, change the symbol (cf.section 2.5).

  • Page 32: Chart Setup

    CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.4 Chart setup [ENT], [9], With chart 1 or chart 2 in active window, press to load the chart setup for the selected chart (1 or 2) Chart setup Land settings Simplified draw mode...
  • Page 33 CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 All user data in the chart system are listed under ‘Chart settings’ in the display example and are described below: NORMAL, COMPRESSED CHART OFF: Chart can be set to NORMAL - will automatically select the chart level appropriate for the selected range/scale.
  • Page 34 CA42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 NORTH UP, HEAD UP NAV UP Orientation can be set to , and the mode can be RELATIVE TRUE motion. NORTH UP – The chart will always be presented as north up.

  • Page 35: Position Menus

    CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4. Position menu - see section 4.1. _1_ Position - see section 4.2. _2_ Dual speed - see section 4.3. _3_ Speed, course & depth - see section 4.4. _4_ Speed diagram - see section 4.5.
  • Page 36 CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 Speed indicates Speed over ground. Course, magnetic or true. Depth or Compass from external sensor, or actual antenna altitude. UTC or local time and date Time and date in UTC – Universal Time Coordinates – is equal to standard time in London (GMT).
  • Page 37 CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 Position setup From position display, press to load Position setup [ENT] Datum 000: World Geodetic System 1984 Log 1: 00001.1nm Log 2: 00001.1nm Display position as: LAT/LON Delta position: 0°00.000N 0°00.000E Start position: Lat 56°52N Lon 009°50E...
  • Page 38 CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 Display position as – the position can be shown in latitude/longitude, Loran C or decca coordinates (after selecting chain). Toggle with +/-. Delta position – some paper charts do not indicate a datum, but instead they have a notation to an offset or delta position to WGS84.

  • Page 39: Dual Speed Display

    CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.2 Dual speed display (trawling speed display) The analogue differential speed indicator will show how much the present speed varies from the average speed. If the difference exceeds +/- 3 knots (or km/h or miles/h), an arrow will appear which will be pointing out of the scale.

  • Page 40: Speed, Course & Depth

    CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.3 Speed, course & depth MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load Speed, course & depth display Speed over ground This display is preset to show: *.*kn Speed over ground in knots, Course Magnetic course and Depth below keel in meters.

  • Page 41: Speed Diagram

    CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.4 Speed diagram MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load “Speed diagram” S 6.2 V 4.8 W 2.2 [kn] 22:03 22:08 SD:S *.*kn *° R *° WIND: *.*ms *°R S= Speed over ground. V= Velocity towards waypoint.
  • Page 42 CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 Speed diagram setup: Scale for speed, max: +005kn Scale for speed, min: -000kn Speed over ground (SOG): Velocity made good (V): Water speed (W): Time interval: 5 MIN. The scale for the speed diagram can be adjusted in this display.

  • Page 43: Satellite Status

    CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.5 Satellite status MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load satellite status display 0 ° 30 ° 60 ° Alarm: OFF GPS: D HDOP: 1.6 DOP limit: 8 >++++++++ ++ - - ++++ +++++ - ++ + +++-+++-<...
  • Page 44 CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 The minus key will exclude the satellite, and… the plus key will reinstate it ZOOM - these two plus and minus keys are also the keys! Confirm entry HDOP, PDOP and DOP limits: MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...

  • Page 45: Dgps Information

    CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.6 DGPS information The DGPS – differential position corrections – can be provided from a built-in module, which is preset to full automatic operation, or from connected DGPS receiver – see ‘Status indicator’ in position display.
  • Page 46 CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 Status – can either be: LOCKED = locked on a beacon and receiving differential data not locked on a beacon and receiving no differential NOT LOCKED = data. NOT INSTALLED = there is no built-in DGPS module in unit.

  • Page 47: Sdgps Information

    CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.7 SDGPS information The SDGPS – satellite differential GPS - is preset to full automatic operation, which means that the system will utilize the position corrections from either differential GPS stations (refer to section 4.6) or satellite differential GPS signals from WAAS, EGNOS or MSAS (refer to section 4.7.1).
  • Page 48 CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 Uses corrections from - indicates which differential corrections (DGPS or SDGPS) are currently used for position determination. CHANNEL 1: sat.no. - indicates which satellite number and name is currently tracked/searched by channel 1, and what is the tracking state - see also section 4.7.1.

  • Page 49: Satellites In Sdgps System

    It is, however, not expected to become fully employed till sometime in 2003. In the meantime, the system will have limited usage but will be available to all users with e.g. Simrad XX42/50/52 MKII software, version 4.20 and up. Num-...
  • Page 50 CA42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4...

  • Page 51: Waypoint / Route Menus

    CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5. Waypoint / route menus WP/RTE - see section 5.1. _1_ WP list Routes - see section 5.2. Route calculation - see section 5.3. Lines - see section 5.4. Start track - see section 5.5.

  • Page 52: Routes Stored In The Memory

    CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.1.1 Delete waypoints via menu MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load WP list Select waypoint you wish to delete [ENT] Press to open for editing Press [WIN] to delete waypoint Confirm entry and return to WP list Edit waypoints directly on the chart via info windows.
  • Page 53 CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 This display provides information on course line, XTE line, route legs, routepoints, etc. Call up the Edit route display – if you wish to make any changes. Routepoints Turning “Course line” OFF in the Route display will make the route invisible on the screen.
  • Page 54 CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 If the XTE distance is not the same in all legs, the value will be *.* instead of the 0.10nm. Navigation mode can be either Rhumbline or Great circle, or … if not set to the same in all legs in a route, the mode will be: COMPOSITE.

  • Page 55: Delete Route Via Menu

    CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.2.1 Delete route via menu MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load route list Select the route you wish to delete [ENT] Press to open for editing Press [WIN] to delete route Confirm Edit routes directly on the chart via info windows. Refer to section 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.
  • Page 56 CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 delete the routepoint by highlighting the RtePt number by means of the +/- keys and then press [CLR] to remove the point from the route. Display example: [ENT] Save the route with and go to the Edit display - or leave the function with [MENU] to abandon the route.

  • Page 57: Route Calculation

    CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.3 Route calculation To stay well informed during navigation, the Route calculation display will provide information on how long it takes to go from one point to another, total distance, arrival time, etc. MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...

  • Page 58: Lines Stored In The Memory

    CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.4 Lines stored in the memory The line list will keep a record of all the saved lines in the system. It will provide information on number of line sections in line, etc. “Lines” are used for defining a certain area on the chart, e.g. a fishing ground, a shipwreck, large rocks, restricted areas, etc., or defining a...

  • Page 59: Delete Lines Via Menu

    CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Call up the Edit line display - if you wish to make any changes. Turning Edit line: “Line” OFF Name: FISHING BORDER will make Line: the line drawing invisible on the screen. Put it back...

  • Page 60: Start / Stop Track

    5.5 Start / stop track The track function will provide a track trailing the movement of your ship. With a Simrad TL50 Turbo Loader + ARPA radar connected, you will also be able to track ARPA targets on the CAXX chart display - refer to the TL50 manual for further details.

  • Page 61: Tracks Stored In The Memory

    CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Update of the track can be performed by distance in nautical miles, or by time interval. Type of track line i.e. full, dotted, etc. has 9 different types to choose from in 15 different colors.

  • Page 62: Delete Tracks Via Menu

    CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Open for change “Display track” can be set ON/OFF, where OFF will make it invisible on the screen. Turn ON to put it back on the screen. Toggle between available values Confirm changes 5.6.1 Delete tracks via menu MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...

  • Page 63: Targets Stored In The Memory

    CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.7 Targets stored in the memory The CAXX can display the bearing and distance of up to three targets at a time in relation to the vessel e.g. harbors or important navigational points. A target is a fixed point on the chart which can be plotted by the cursor or from the ship’s position, or keyed in via the keypad.

  • Page 64: Delete Target Via Menu

    CA42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Key in new values, alphabetical or numerical Toggle between available values Confirm entry 5.7.1 Delete target via menu MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load target display Select the target you wish to delete...

  • Page 65: Nav Menu (Nav Inactive)

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.1 NAV menu – (NAV inactive) - see section 6.1.1 _1_ Highway - see section 6.5.2 _2_ Waypoint navigation - see section 6.5.3 _3_ Route navigation - see section 6.5.4 _4_ Track navigation - see section 6.3...

  • Page 66: Navigation Setup

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 Navigation setup: Anchor alarm distance: 00.50nm WP circle alarm: 00.10nm WP and cursor navigation: XTE alarm: 00.10nm Navigation mode: RHUMBLINE Route navigation: XTE alarm: Auto waypoint shift: WP-circle Track navigation: XTE alarm: 00.10nm...

  • Page 67: Nav Menu - (Nav Active)

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 RHUMBLINE Navigation mode – navigation is used for shorter GREAT CIRCLE distances, and for long trips, especially when crossing COMPOSITE at high latitudes. navigation is used when not all legs in a route are set to the same navigation mode.

  • Page 68: Highway Display

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.2.1 Highway display MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load Highway display With navigation mode active, the highway display will provide a graphical steering display: C: Course over ground C359 ° ° ° °...

  • Page 69: Navigation Setup

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.2.2 Navigation setup If you wish to make any changes in the navigation setup, you can [ENT] quickly enter the navigation setup display by pressing from the highway display (graphical steering display).

  • Page 70: Eta & Avn

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.2.6 NAV mode – ETA & AVN Navigation mode must be active to call up the ETA & AVN display. MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load the ETA & AVN display...

  • Page 71: Trim & Highway Display

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 Go to ETA mode, and… AUTO Select or MANUAL Go to AVN, and… Insert time and date Confirm entry 6.2.7 NAV mode – Trim & highway display The readings rely on data from external log and compass, and navigation mode must be active.

  • Page 72: Set & Drift

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.2.8 Set & drift The readings rely on data from external log and compass. MENU Load menu bar, and… load display for “Set & drift” Set & drift Relative direction. 0.6 kn Speed.

  • Page 73: Anchor Guard

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.3 Anchor guard MENU Call up the menu bar, and… activate the anchor guard function - the chart display will provide an impression of the vessel’s position in relation to the alarm circle.

  • Page 74: Mob Navigation

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.4 MOB navigation The MOB – Man overboard – display will be activated if you press the [MOB] blue key on the CAXX keypad and hold it depressed for two seconds, or activate an external MOB switch. The MOB display will provide all relevant data for an efficient rescue operation –...

  • Page 75: Chart/Cursor Navigation

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.5.1 Chart/cursor navigation Cursor navigation is the easiest and most straightforward way of navigation – point and go. CHART Shortcut to chart 1 display Press the cursor key to activate the cursor, then move the cursor to...

  • Page 76: Waypoint Navigation

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.5.2 Waypoint navigation There are two ways of activating Waypoint navigation: From the chart or from the menu. From the chart: CHART Shortcut to chart 1 display Press the cursor key to activate the cursor, then move the chart cursor...

  • Page 77: Route Navigation

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 It is possible to mix and match the data you require to have on the screen e.g. ½ window for the chart display, ¼ window for the navigation display, and ¼ window for the Trim & highway display, maybe.
  • Page 78 CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 suggested). This will activate the pop-up window ‘Navigate in route’ - now follow the procedures from the a few lines further ahead. From the menu: MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...

  • Page 79: Track Navigation

    CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 MENU [MENU] [4], Pressing from an active data display during navigation will give access to the following displays / feature: 1. Highway display 2. Turn NAV off 3. WP advance (to next waypoint in route) 4.
  • Page 80 CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 suggested). This will activate the pop-up window ‘Navigate in track’ - now follow the procedures from the a few lines further ahead. From the menu: MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...
  • Page 81 CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 It is possible to mix and match the data you require to have on the screen e.g. ½ window for the chart display, ¼ window for the navigation display, and ¼ window for the Trim & highway display or ETA &...
  • Page 82 CA42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6...

  • Page 83: Echosounder Operation

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 7. Echosounder operation The echosounder function of the CAXX determines the distance between its transducer and underwater objects such as fish, lake bottom or seabed. It does this by utilizing the fact that an ultrasonic wave transmitted through water travels at a nearly constant speed of 4800 feet (1500 meters) per second.

  • Page 84: Echosounder Menu

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 7.1 ECHOSOUNDER MENU ECHO _1_ Echo 50kHz - see section 7.2. _2_ Echo 200kHz - see section 7.2. _3_ Bottom expansion 50kHz - see section 7.3 _4_ Bottom expansion 200kHz - see section 7.3. _5_ VRM expansion 50kHz - see section 7.4.
  • Page 85 CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 This is the basic presentation mode (standard display) for observing fish schools and seabed. Some surface noise may appear just below the transmission line. FREQUENCY: 50kHz T *.*°C S 0.0kn DK 5.0 m PULSE: SHORT...

  • Page 86: Bottom Expansion

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 7.3 Bottom expansion The advanced bottom lock and expansion feature ensures a reliable depth readout and provides a compressed standard display in the upper 1/2 of the display. The bottom area can be magnified for better separation of echoes.

  • Page 87: Vrm Expansion

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 7.4 VRM expansion This feature will provide an expanded view of the area near the Variable Range Marker which will give a better separation of echoes. The actual size of the expansion window can be adjusted in the Setup display for 38kHz/50kHz/200kHz.

  • Page 88: A-Scope

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 7.5 A-scope The amplitude scope which appears in the right side of the echo display, can be turned on and off. The readout indicates the precise amplitude or strength of the last received ping (sounding), which often can be used for determining individual species of fish or hardness of the bottom.

  • Page 89: Variable Range Marker

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 7.6 Variable range marker From active echo display: Turn on the Variable Range Marker function, and… Move the variable range marker up/down Adjust the range by means of the +/- keys Turn VRM marker off again 7.7 Depth &...
  • Page 90 CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 Call Setup for Depth display Setup for Depth: 0 → → → → Scale for depth: 100 m Color for depth: 0 → → → → 20 °C Scale for temperature: Color for temperature: Interval of screen:...

  • Page 91: Echosounder Setup

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 7.8 Echosounder setup The ‘Echosounder setup’ display mainly consist of general settings, but also applies to a specific frequency where stated. The type of transdu- cer selected (and installed) in the first two lines will also determine the frequencies.
  • Page 92 CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 Do not connect transducers containing speed log sensor e.g. Airmar triducer B744V to ECHO2 port, as this will cause the 1kW pulses to be connected directly to the speed sensor and thereby damage the electronics beyond repair! DEPTH BELOW SURFACE, DEPTH BELOW “Display”...

  • Page 93: Presentation Setup

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 “Demo mode” - the echosounder will function as though a transducer was connected, but all data presented in the displays will be simulated. [ENT] Confirm entry with The system will not accept an illegal combination of transducers and will block from confirming changes to the setup display before the combination is right.

  • Page 94: How The Echosounder Works

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 7.10 How the echosounder works When the CAXX is turned on, the proces- sor begins to send electrical pulses to the transducer. The ceramic resonators in the transducer has a special property which enables it to change dimensions slightly when a varying voltage is applied.

  • Page 95: Transducer Beamwidth

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 7.11 Transducer beamwidth The transducer mounted to the hull of your vessel serves as both a “speaker” when transmitting, and as a “microphone” when the echo- sounder is receiving. Similar to the way a flashlight focuses light, most of the sound from your transducer is focused downwards with a smaller amount going out to the sides.

  • Page 96: Effects Of The Vessel's Speed

    CA42/50/52 Echosounder operation Chapter 7 The center of the sound beam is the most intense, then as you move out towards the sides of the sound beam there is a point where the intensity of the sound is half what it was in the center. The distance moved is the “beamwidth”.

  • Page 97: Radar Operation

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 8. Radar operation The CAXX combines chart plotting with radar navigation. For first time users of Radar, we have included a basic description of the radar presentation with a basic understanding of how the controls affect the radar’s operation and display.

  • Page 98: Map Orientation

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 8.1.1 Map orientation In the RELATIVE mode, the heading line always appears on the screen at 0° relative according to the on-screen bearing scale, and is coinci- dent with the antenna beam passing the ship’s bow. Thus the top of the displayed picture represents the direction in which the ship is heading.

  • Page 99: Effects Of Ship's Movement

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 Buoys are moored to the bottom with concrete via chain. The chain is longer than the depth of the water to allow the buoys to ride in the current and go up and down with the tide. Unfortunately this allows the buoys to lean in the direction of the current.

  • Page 100: Navigational Echoes

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 when maneuvering around nearby vessels, or buoys. The True motion display mode can be compared to your vessel moving on a map or chart. In True motion mode, the surrounding landmass echoes remain stationary on the screen and if your ship is moving at a constant course and speed, you will see your position move across the screen towards the edge of the display.

  • Page 101: Storm And Rain Squall Returns

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 breaking wavecrests, particularly in windy weather and in heavy seas. These echoes appear on the radar screen on the very short range scales as multiple small echoes next to own ship. Under high winds and extreme conditions the echoes from sea clutter may appear as dense background of clutter forming the shape of an almost solid disc, as far as one to two miles in all directions from own ship.

  • Page 102: Side Lobes

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 8.1.8 Side lobes Echoes on the radar screen are not always the direct returns to the radar antenna. There are many types of false echoes that can appear on the display if certain conditions occur. The sections that follow, briefly describe the echo patterns that may be produced by these false echoes and their likely cause.
  • Page 103 /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 a fixed relationship with respect to the true image and characteristically produces a more arc-like appearance with a tendency to smear on the screen. Ghost images are sometimes caused by large targets which have a wide, smooth surface as they pass by near your own ship. Ghost images sometimes are referred to as indirect echoes.

  • Page 104: Starting Operation

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 8.2 Starting operation The Golden Rule! Today’s radars are packed full of neat features designed to make your cruising more enjoyable and safer. Use these features when you can, but remember the old axiom KISS (keep it simple sailor). If a target shows on the display, there most likely is something there.

  • Page 105: Initial Radar Display Setup

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 8.2.2 Initial radar display setup After the installation has been completed there are a number of para- meters to check out and adjust according to the actual circumstances. All defaults from the factory are tested for various situations, however, if your situation is such that adjustments are required, please refer to the details described in this section.

  • Page 106: Heading Adjust

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 MENU] ENT] radar, press [ to abandon, or [ to continue. Use the cursor key to move around in the settings. Toggle between available values with the +/- keys, and insert data by the numerical keys. [ENT] [MENU] Confirm the adjustments by...

  • Page 107: Sensitivity

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 the distance. To do so, place the VRM ring on top of the object and check the readout in the control panel (follow procedure in sec. 8.2.5). If the readout is not the same as the known distance, adjust the value in Zero range with 1 figure up/down for every 3 meter adjustment.

  • Page 108: Auto Sea Minimum

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 • • • • Auto sea values To adjust the preset values, you first have to: 1. Adjust Rain to minimum acceptable value: move cursor to the ‘Rain’ bar, and adjust with +/- keys. 2.

  • Page 109: Start Transmission

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 8.2.3 Start transmission Normally when starting the transmission, it will take approx. two minutes for the antenna to warm up and be ready for transmission. For initial start-up and after long storage, see below. Make sure nobody is standing close to the radar antenna when it starts to rotate after the transmission is activated! [RADAR]...

  • Page 110: Standard Radar Display

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 8.2.5 Standard radar display The radar display can appear in ½ or full screen windows. The Radar display can only appear in one PAGE at a time. RADAR Hotkey to Radar display RADAR -pressing the key from any other active ½...
  • Page 111 /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 Use cursor to move around in the control panel [ENT] ( [MENU] ) Confirm changes by pressing There is no regret or “exit without making any change”-key from the control panel. As soon as the keys are pressed to change a function, the actual change is immediately carried out.
  • Page 112 /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 Tune – see Glossary. To return to AUTO after manual adjustment, press [CLR]. Gain – see Glossary. Gain can also be adjusted directly from keypad. +/- keys will adjust radar gain. Optimum adjustment: Press [+] till noise appears, then press [-] till noise just disappears again.
  • Page 113 /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 Stretch – toggle between OFF, Auto, Pulse and Video. Auto: the radar system will choose the optimum solution. Pulse: will select the nearest longer pulse length on the screen, so the weaker targets far away will be enlarged. Video: all targets will be enlarged.

  • Page 114: Dual Radar Display

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 zone i.e. a target must be present inside the GZ when the function is activated. And lastly, go back to EBL1, EBL2, VRM1 and VRM2, and clear all four settings by pressing the [CLR] key from the value of each. This will give a better view of the defined guard zone.
  • Page 115 /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 Standard radar display Secondary radar display To make adjustments in the standard radar display (left half of screen): Open for adjustment - by pressing [ADJ] again will toggle between 1 and 2 half of control panel.

  • Page 116: Split-Screen Operation

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 8.2.7 Split-screen operation Improve safe navigation with radar image and chart on the same screen. To split the screen in two halves from any window combination where you want to have a chart in the left half of the screen and the radar display in the right half of the screen: MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...
  • Page 117 /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 As an example you may want to try and match the ship’s position on the two charts by setting them both to Head-Up orientation: From chart display (left window), press [ENT], [9] Chart setup Go to Orientation Toggle to HEAD UP and RELATIVE modes Confirm entry...

  • Page 118: General Features For The Radar Operation

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 Synchronizing cursors or scale/range can be applied individually or combined. To release the lock, repeat procedure or remove one of the displays from the screen. • Show active navigation point on radar display (will require heading input from connected sensor) Having activated one of the navigation modes from the chart display (refer to sections 6.5.1 to 6.5.4), you can make the approaching...
  • Page 119 /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 • • • • Cursor EBL (HU or NU modes) - will provide an image on the radar display which will determine the risk of a collision if you continue on the proposed course line. Press [ENT] to activate the pop-up window ‘Radar quick menu’, and press [8] to show cursor EBL.
  • Page 120 /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 screen, the quickest way is: Use one of the shortcut keys to quickly go to a different range: Press [1] = 24nm [2] = 12 nm [3] = 6 nm [4] = 3 nm [5] = 1.5 nm [6] = 0.75 nm [7] = 0.50 nm...

  • Page 121: Demo Mode

    /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 8.2.9 Demo mode For the purpose of a demonstration, the radar function has a demo mode, which can present a simulated radar picture without having a radar scanner connected. To activate the demo mode: MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...
  • Page 122 /52 Radar operation Chapter 8 2/50 load Radar setup display Open for adjustment - a warning will pop up that you are about to change settings for the MENU] ENT] radar, press [ to abandon, or [ to continue. Use the cursor key to go to ‘Scanner type’, and select ‘Auto detect’ with the +/- keys Accept change &...

  • Page 123: Miscellaneous Menu

    CA42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 9 9. Miscellaneous menu MISC _1_ Wind - section 9.1 _2_ MOB position - section 9.2 _3_ DSC alarm - section 9.3 _4_ Data transfer - section 9.4 9.1 Wind display The CAXX is ready to present wind data from connected instruments.
  • Page 124 CA42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 9 Load “Setup for Wind” display The settings Setup for Wind: available for each Damping level: MEDIUM function are Relative wind scale: NORMAL described on Wind angle offset: 000° the next page. Show wind speed as:...

  • Page 125: Mob Position

    (feature prepared for future DSC VHF) To receive a DSC Alarm and Message from VHF will require that the CAXX is connected to a compatible Simrad Shipmate VHF radiotelephone. The message from the VHF will appear in a pop-up window together with an acoustic alarm.

  • Page 126: Data Transfer Via Datacard Or Disc

    How to perform data transfers via TL50 Turbo Loader (inclusive data from Shipmate RS2500 Trackplotter) is described in the TL50 manual. Use the Simrad DataCard or TL50 Turbo Loader to make backup files of all the user data you have created plus the current setups in the internal memory of the unit.
  • Page 127 CA42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 9 DataCard status Press [1] to find out what data (if any) is stored on the DataCard The capacity is divided into two databanks: DATABANK 1 and 2 which can hold approx. 2 x 450 Kb data. Toggle between the two databanks with the +/- zoom keys.
  • Page 128 CA42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 9 MENU Press [MENU] to Exit, and reboot* * When the system makes a ‘reboot’ (only if loading “Setup”) the screen will turn black for a brief moment, then the system will re-start and automatically return to the active display which was on the screen before you made the transfer.

  • Page 129: Data Transfer Via Pc Interface

    CA42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 9 9.5 Data transfer via PC interface Data transfer to and from a route planning program on a Personal Computer can be made via NMEA connection (Refer to Installation manual section 11.8) by means of the standard NMEA0183 sentences WPL and RTE.
  • Page 130 MENU Exit function and return to normal NMEA communication Transmit routes Press [3] to start transmission of all routes stored in the CA42/50/52 route list to PC When the transmission is completed you will receive a new info window informing of how many routes were transferred.
  • Page 131 If it takes too long and you need the CA42/50/52 in a hurry, then press the [MENU] key to Stop saving any more data – what has been saved until this point will stay in the memory, the rest will be lost.
  • Page 132 CA42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 9...

  • Page 133: Setup Menu

    CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 10. Setup menu SETUP _1_ Speed alarm, units & language - section 10.1 _2_ NMEA interface - section 10.2 _3_ Alarm/log output - section 10.3 _4_ Decca lanes - section 10.4 _5_ Loran C - section 10.5 _6_ Display color - section 10.6...
  • Page 134 CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 Confirm entry, or… MENU exit function without making any changes LOG speed sensor – set to ON, the dual speed display will show water speed from external log sensor (via ECHO1 port). set to OFF and NMEA sentence VHW set to ON, the readout will show water speed from external water speed instrument (via NMEA port 1 or 2).

  • Page 135: Interface Setup, Nmea

    CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 PAGE rotation interval – can be set to anywhere between 03 to 99 seconds. Refer to “Fundamentals of the WINdow and PAGE system” in section 2.1 for more details on how the function works. Display text in – as standard the CAXX is supplied with the following...
  • Page 136 CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 Go to any sentence you want to change Toggle between values, and between ON and OFF [ENT] Confirm entry, and accept warning (press again), or… MENU exit function without making any changes Interface setup: INPUT Port: NMEA1 –...
  • Page 137 CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 Interface setup: OUTPUT Port: NMEA1 – NMEA0183. NMEA2 – NMEA0183 Sentence String NMEA1 NMEA2 Position data: Global Position System fixdata: Geographic position, Lat/Lon: WGS84 WGS84 Geographic position, Lat/Lon: Recom. min. specific GPS data: Track made good & ground speed:...
  • Page 138 CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 Routes, ONC ON Complete route, or ONW ON Working route. Routes. Water temperature. Water speed and heading. Depth below surface. Depth below keel. Depth below transducer. Depth, including offset. Output must be set to NMEA0183 to receive input.

  • Page 139: Interface Setup, Alarm/Log

    CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 10.3 Interface setup, alarm/log MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load Interface setup alarm/log display Interface setup, alarm: Output (pin 1,2): Alarm stand-by level: Interface setup, pos-status: Output (pin 4,6): Pos-status, stand-by level: Interface setup, log:...

  • Page 140: Decca Lanes

    CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 10.4 Decca lanes MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load decca chain display Leaf through the available chains – see below. Confirm entry List of decca chains: 00 S Baltic 24 Skagerak 01 Vestlandet...

  • Page 141: Loran C

    CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 10.5 Loran C MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load Loran C chain display Leaf through available chain numbers – see below. If required, go to the slaves, and… Toggle between available slaves (not all chains have more than one...

  • Page 142: Display Color

    CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 10.6 Display color MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load the Palette setup There is a total Palette setup: of nine Name: palettes, Text: numbered Background: Data cursor: from 1 to 9. Frame/fill in pop-up windows:...

  • Page 143: Factory Settings

    CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 Go to, and… rename display – max. 31 characters, - refer to “Naming of routes, points, etc.” in section 2.6. Toggle between available color settings Confirm new setup 10.7 Factory settings It is possible to erase a single category of objects entered into the unit by the user –...
  • Page 144 CA42/50/52 Setup menu Chapter 10 DELETE MEMORY: Delete all WAYPOINTS Delete all ROUTES Delete all LINES Delete all TRACKS Delete all TARGETS Used memory: FACTORY PRESETS: Return to NMEA presets Return to CHART presets Return to RADAR presets Return to SOUNDER presets...

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    CA42/50/52 Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service Chapter 11 11.1 Troubleshooting For all fault finding, first check that the supply voltage is between 10 – 32 V dc. Symptom Check Remedy No picture on display Check that the unit is Press the [PWR] key on screen.

  • Page 146: Preventive Maintenance

    CA42/50/52 Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service Chapter 11 Symptom Check Remedy Echo image on radar display Check if ship’s heading is Set ship’s heading correctly differs from actual image. incorrect. – see section 8.2.2. Check if timing is incorrect. Set Zero Range correctly –...

  • Page 147: Repair And Service

    Spare parts – fuses may be bought from a chandler or a marine supply store. Use only fuses specified for this unit – see 11.4 Specifications. If you require a SIMRAD part, please contact your authorized dealer. 11.4 Specifications of the CA42/50/52 General data Power supply: 12 &...
  • Page 148 CA42/50/52 Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service Chapter 11 GPS Antenna RS5640 DGPS Antenna MGL-3 Type: Quadrifilar Helix. Patch (GPS) H-field (diff.). H:75mm, D:127mm Dimensions: L:230mm, D:38mm Weight: 150gr (0.33 lbs) 600gr (1.3 lbs) Environment: -35°C to +75°C, 95% rel. Mounting: 1” 14 thread (standard US).
  • Page 149 CA42/50/52 Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service Chapter 11 Dual frequency transducers Simrad C38/200, 1kW high performance combi transducer 38 and 200kHz, 13x21° and 7° beams. Simrad C50/200, 1kW high performance combi transducer 50 and 200kHz, 10x16° and 7° beams. Airmar B250-22, 1kW combi transducer 50 and 200kHz, 19° and 6° beams.
  • Page 150 CA42/50/52 Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service Chapter 11 Radar antennas RB714A RB715A RB716A Radome: 45cm 65cm Open array: 3 or 4 ft Scanner: Range: to 24nm to 36nm to 48nm Rotation speed: 24rpm 24 or 48rpm 24 or 48 (24V) rpm...

  • Page 151: Appendix A Glossary Of Terms

    CA42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A Glossary of terms Active display – is the display placed in the window with the highlighted frame [WIN] on the screen. Only the active display on the screen is operable. Press the key to toggle which display (window) should be the active one on the screen with the highlighted frame.
  • Page 152 CA42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A Grid - on chart can be set to AUTO / ON / OFF. ON = the grid is always visible on the chart display. OFF = the grid is turned off and will not show on the chart display.
  • Page 153 CA42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A Navigation simulator - the chartplotter function features a built-in navigation simulator which can be used for demonstration purpose or for practicing ‘live’ navigation in ‘off season’. Navigation to cursor or waypoint, in route or in track is started as described in chapter 6.
  • Page 154 CA42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A UTC – Universal Time Coordinates, which is equal to standard time in London (GMT). UTC is not affected by the local summertime adjustments. Velocity – speed towards approaching waypoint. Waypoint advance - will automatically shift to the next waypoint in the route and provide new steering details (Route navigation).
  • Page 155 CA42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A where black is especially useful during nighttime operation when the white back- ground could appear too bright. Echosounder frequency – 38 kHz, 50 kHz or 200 kHz can be selected to suit the task. 200 kHz is for general purpose and offers optimum discrimination and a narrow transmitter beam.
  • Page 156 CA42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A Range – refers to the distance shown from the top to the bottom of the display screen. Selecting Auto range will cause the CAXX to change the basic range setting(s) to keep the displayed bottom in the lower half of the display. For...
  • Page 157 CA42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A and deep water. The setting “Special (40 log R) will adjust the TVG to show the same echo strength for a given size fish at varying depths.The OFF position is used for net sounders. In OFF position the TVG is inactive which means that the sounder operates with a fixed gain between each transmitter pulse.
  • Page 158 CA42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A GAIN control - adjusts the gain level of the radar’s receiver. The Gain control level is usually set for the best target presentation with a slight noise speckle in the background on the 12 or 24nm range. The Gain control level may be reduced on shorter ranges to improve target definition as necessary and increased on longer ranges.
  • Page 159 CA42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A NU – North-Up In this mode, targets are displayed at their measured distances in true direction from your boat. North being at the top of the display. In the North-Up mode, you must be interfaced with an electronic compass for proper operation.
  • Page 160 CA42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A advanced so high as to obliterate all clutter, since this setting could prevent the detection of close in-target echoes. Trails – is a feature which allows the operator to see the past history of target movement as an after-glow or “Wake”...

  • Page 161: Appendix B List Of Datums

    CA42/50/52 List of datums Appendix B Select the appropriate datum by insert- 032 Corrego Allegre [MENU], ing the number prefix: Press 033 Djakarta [2], [1], [ENT], and key in the desired 034 DOS 1968 number by means of the numerical keys 035 Easter Island 1967 [ENT].
  • Page 162 CA42/50/52 List of datums Appendix B 070 Puerto Rico 107 Camp Area Astro 071 Qatar National 108 Guam 1963 072 Qornoq 109 G. Segara 073 Reunion 110 Herat North 074 Rome 1940 111 HU-TZU-SHAN 075 Santo (DOS) 112 Indian (old)

  • Page 163: Appendix C C-Map Attributes

    CA42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C The optional detailed C-MAP NT+ cards can provide numerous of functions which are accessible via symbols presented on the electronic chart. Place the cursor on a C-MAP object e.g. a buoy or light to call up a small data window with details on the object.
  • Page 164 CA42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Even though it says “No attributes” for an object, you may try to press [ENT] to see if there is additional information available for the object. Use the cursor to move up/down in the list of objects in the left column - details on the object will appear in the right column.
  • Page 165 CA42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C The facility information will stay on the screen for about 10 seconds. Tide information Press [ENT] from the chart display to call up the Info window Press [3] to call up the C-MAP symbols with available facilities...
  • Page 166 CA42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Press [ENT] to go to the tide symbol on the location With the cursor placed on the tide symbol, press [ENT] to call up the Info window Press [2] to access Chart info MENU Exit function Example of Tide height information: If you wish to see the low and high tides for a different date –...
  • Page 167 CA42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Caution - the tide information system is quite accurate. However, the predictions are subject to variables, which, like the weather, are beyond the control of man. The tide predictions are based on normal weather conditions. Hurricanes and strong winds will often have a strong influence on the water level, which can vary several meters.
  • Page 168 CA42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Underwater objects: Nature of seabed: Rocks Seabed area Wreck area Rocky area Obstruction Coral reef Submarine cable Weed / kelp Submarine pipeline Sand waves Cable area, submarine Spring in seabed pipeline area NAVAL AIDS SETTINGS...
  • Page 169 CA42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Caution areas: Tracks, routes: Buoys: Fishing facility Deep water route part Cardinal Marine farm/culture Deep water route centrel. Installation Cable, submarine Fairway Isolated danger Cable area Ferry route Lateral Offshore production area Navigation line Safe water...
  • Page 170 CA42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C...

  • Page 171: Index

    CA42/50/52 DGPS ChartRadar with Echosounder Index Active display 22,151 C-MAP cartridges – continued, Active window 7,151 -feature groups Agents end of manual -find nearest port services Alarms, -objects 163,167 -anchor 66,73 -port/marine location -fish -tide information -reset 66,134 Contrast and light...
  • Page 172 CA42/50/52 DGPS ChartRadar with Echosounder Index Display color Echosounder – continued, DOP limit -transducer, plug 1 & 2 DSC alarm -transmit power 84,93,156 -TVG 93,156 Echogram background color -variable range marker 85,89,157 Echosounder operation -vertical marker -alarm for fish -VRM expansion...
  • Page 173 CA42/50/52 DGPS ChartRadar with Echosounder Index Interface setup, NMEA Navigation – continued, Introduction -examples -graphical steering display Key functions -great circle navigation Key symbols in the manual -highway display 65,68 -navigation mode Language 16,133 -NAV menu (active) Light and contrast...
  • Page 174 CA42/50/52 DGPS ChartRadar with Echosounder Index Position menu – continued, Radar – continued, -start-up -range rings 110,119 Power on/off 10,16 -scanner rotation (Rpm) 110,114 -scanner type Quick guide -sea clutter 105,110,159 -auto sea values Radar, -sea return -alarms -sensitivity -antenna height...
  • Page 175 CA42/50/52 DGPS ChartRadar with Echosounder Index Route – continued, Track function - continued, -make route -delete track via chart -make route from WP list -delete track via menu -names -edit track 27,61 -non active -names -time to go from A to B...

  • Page 176: Declaration Of Conformity

    Directive 1999/5/EC: SIMRAD CA42, CA42 SV, CA50, CA52 Chartplotters with GPS receiver Conformity assessment under Annex II of 1999/5/EC (internal production control) has been undertaken by Simrad Støvring AS...
  • Page 177 Warranty SIMRAD warrants that every product shall be free of defects in material and workman- ship as specified below: CATEGORY “A”: •Autopilots •Radars •Instruments •Navigators •Radiotelephones •Plotters •Gyro compasses incl. sensitive elements •Sonars •Echosounders •Trawl Instrumentation. These products are warranted for a period of 24 months on parts and 12 months on labor from date of purchase, except for category B items.

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