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Simrad Shipmate GN30 mkII Operator's Manual

Simrad Shipmate GN30 mkII Operator's Manual

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$'03 .AVIGATOR
 %NGLISH

.OTE All electronic navigation equipment is subject to external fac-
tors beyond the control of the manufacturer. Therefore such equip-
ment 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 3()0-!4% '. -+)) $'03 .AVIGATOR  %NGLISH  .OTE All electronic navigation equipment is subject to external fac- tors beyond the control of the manufacturer. Therefore such equip- ment must be regarded as an aid to navigation. The prudent navigator will, for that reason, never rely on a single source for position fixing and navigation.
  • Page 2 ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ -/" -!. /6%2"/!2$ FUNCTION In case someone falls overboard, press the [MOB]  SEC S and hold for two seconds (or activate an external MOB switch), and the system will provide you with all rele- vant data for an efficient rescue operation. An alarm will sound if the MAN OVERBOARD function is activated from...
  • Page 3 GN30 MKII DGPS Navigator Table of contents 1. Introduction ......5 4.2.3 Plot mark or waypoint as ship’s position ......50 4.2.4 Plot mark or waypoint via 2. Fundamentals & initial start-up WP list ...........51 Keypad ..........7 4.2.5 Edit mark or waypoint....52 Getting started.......9 4.2.6 Delete mark or waypoint ..54 Menu bar ........
  • Page 4 GN30 MKII DGPS Navigator Table of contents Troubleshooting procedure..87 Specifications of GN30....88 Appendix A Glossary of terms ........89 Appendix B List of datums..........93 Index ............95 CE Declaration ........100 International warranty ......101 List of Simrad distributors...
  • Page 5 '. -+)) )NTRODUCTION #HAPTER  Congratulations on your purchase of 3()0-!4% $'03 .AVIGATOR '. -+)) - an advanced navigation and high performance position- ing tool for the professional fleet ..and yet uncomplicated to operate. The GN30 MKII has a 6" large bright 4 level monochrome LCD dis- play.
  • Page 6 If the unit is not working properly, please check section 7.7 Troubleshooting. If your GN30 MKII requires servicing or repair, cal your authorized SIMRAD dealer. 0OWER SOURCE FUSE AND POWER CABLE Check that the DC power sup- plied to the unit is within the range of 10 to 32 volts.
  • Page 7 '. -+)) &UNDAMENTALS INITIAL START UP #HAPTER   +EYPAD The keypad consists of 21 operation keys which give very straightforward access to the many features. key has the special function of opening and [ENT] closing for insertion/editing of data. Use the multi- direction cursor key to move around in the chart dis- play, and to place the cursor on the function you wish to change, then select the data by using the alphanu-...
  • Page 8 #HAPTER  '. -+)) &UNDAMENTALS INITIAL START UP When the key symbol and "KEYS TO PRESS" appear next ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ to the start of a new section, it is to point out that when you press the various keys next to the text in italic, you will then obtain what the italic text describes.
  • Page 9 '. -+)) &UNDAMENTALS INITIAL START UP #HAPTER  Activates pop-up window for plot modes to plot marks, PLOT waypoints, routes, etc. on chart. Toggles between four pre-selected windows. Hold two seconds for automatic rotation of preselected displays. Press WIN again to return to manual operation. Turns off the menu bar.
  • Page 10 #HAPTER  '. -+)) &UNDAMENTALS INITIAL START UP tor disappears in the position display - see section 3.2.1. Select display language and insert the correct antenna altitude: $ISPLAY LANGUAGE #ALL UP DISPLAY MENU 'O TO THE BOTTOM LINE IN THE DISPLAY 3ELECT LANGUAGE AND CONFIRM )NSERT CORRECT ANTENNA ALTITUDE (above sea level) #ALL UP DISPLAY FOR 0OSITION SETUP...
  • Page 11 '. -+)) &UNDAMENTALS INITIAL START UP #HAPTER   -ENU BAR ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ 4OGGLES THE MENU BAR ONOFF MENU The menu bar is placed at the top of the screen, and the individual menus are selected by keying the number next to the menu or by using the cursor key to highlight the menu, and pressing [ENT]...
  • Page 12 #HAPTER  '. -+)) &UNDAMENTALS INITIAL START UP  -ENU LAYOUT #(!24 7024% 1:Chart display 1:Position display 1:Mark, WP list 2:Turn cursor ON/OFF 2:Course and speed 2:WP used in routes 3:Chart setup 3:Dual speed 3:Delete group of WPs 4:Decca lanes 4:Routes 5:Loran C 5:Route calculation 6:MOB position...
  • Page 13 '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS #HAPTER   #(!24 MENU F For safety reasons electronic navigation should CHART always be combined with authorized paper #HART DISPLAY charts. 2:Turn cursor ON 3:Chart setup  #(!24 ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ KEY GIVES YOU DIRECT ACCESS TO THE CHART DIS [GOTO] GOTO PLAY OR LOAD CHART DISPLAY FROM MENU PRESS...
  • Page 14 #HAPTER  '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS #URSOR FUNCTION With chart display active, PRESS THE CURSOR KEY TO ACTI VATE THE CURSOR and PRESS TO TURN THE CURSOR OFF [CLR] (or turn cursor ON/OFF [MENU], [1], [2] ) 5SE THE CURSOR KEY TO MOVE CURSOR IN ANY DIRECTION ON THE SCREEN - the chart will automatically adjust.
  • Page 15 '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS #HAPTER   The key is a shortcut to call up the chart dis- [GOTO] GOTO play from any other display.  With chart in display, press to call up info [GOTO] GOTO window with available navigation modes: To select ’Cursor’...
  • Page 16 #HAPTER  '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS 0,/4 FUNCTION Press the key with chart in display, to call up an [PLOT] PLOT info window with the following to choose from: Select PLOT mode 0LOT MARK 2:Plot mark with name etc. 3:Make route 4:Draw line 5:Plot target...
  • Page 17 '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS #HAPTER  $RAW LINE To draw lines or to make a route is the same procedure, please refer to above point 3. 0LOT TARGET Plot and save the cursor position as a special target po- sition.
  • Page 18 #HAPTER  '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS  #HART SETUP ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ In this display you can adjust what type of information you want shown on the screen. This gives you the opportunity to have an uncluttered screen to look at with no more information than what is needed for the time being.
  • Page 19 '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS #HAPTER   0/3)4)/. MENU All the functions in the POSITION menu are 0OSITION DISPLAY described in this chapter, except for the 2:Course and speed MOB position: 3:Dual speed 4:Decca lanes Selecting ’6:MOB position’ will call up a display 5:Loran C which will provide information of the last acti- 6:MOB position...
  • Page 20 #HAPTER  '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS Time and date in UTC - Universal Time Coordinates - is equal to standard time in London (GMT). UTC is not affected by the local summertime adjustments. Status indicator (bottom left corner of position display) with number of received satellites: S= Satellite search, a(A)= good, b(B)= acceptable, c(C)= fair, or *= no up- date (see also ’Status indicator and accuracy’...
  • Page 21 '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS #HAPTER  rected by the differential data. The accuracy will typi- cally be 3-5 metres. In order to utilize the high accuracy of the GPS system, it is necessary to align the lat/long calculations to the paper charts you are using.
  • Page 22 #HAPTER  '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS 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. Status indicator (4 satellites and differential corrections) UTC time If no log transducer is con-...
  • Page 23 '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS #HAPTER   $ECCA LANES ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ ,OAD DECCA CHAIN DISPLAY MENU /PEN FOR ENTRY AND KEY IN CHAIN NUMBER OR LEAF THROUGH CHAINS BY THE  KEYS - to clear chain number, insert number 9. #ONFIRM ENTRY ,IST OF DECCA CHAINS 00 S Baltic...
  • Page 24 #HAPTER  '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS  ,ORAN # ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ ,OAD ,ORAN # CHAIN DISPLAY MENU /PEN FOR ENTRY AND LEAF THROUGH CHAIN NUMBERS - to clear chain number, select **** located between 4990 and 8000. )F REQUIRED GO TO THE SLAVES AND TOGGLE BETWEEN AVAIL ABLE SLAVES (not all chains have several slaves to choose from)
  • Page 25 '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS #HAPTER   0OSITION SETUP ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ ,OAD DISPLAY FOR 3ATELLITE OVERVIEW AND 0OSITION MENU SETUP 3ATELLITE OVERVIEW >++-++++-+--+-++++++++++++++++-+-< The display will show the 5P 7P 8P 11P 12P 18P 22P status of all the satellites 10dB 13dB 12dB 9dB 11dB 8dB 13dB 11dB in the GPS system, start- HDOP 1.4...
  • Page 26 #HAPTER  '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS ($/0 0$/0 AND $/0 LIMITS ,OAD STATUS DISPLAY MENU The value of HDOP (horizontal dilution of precision) expresses “the quality” of the satellite geometry in rela- tion to 2D positioning and a fixed antenna altitude. PDOP (position dilution of precision) is equivalent to 3D positioning.
  • Page 27 '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS #HAPTER  0OSITION SETUP ,OAD 0OSITION SETUP DISPLAY MENU -ANUAL ANTENNA ALTITUDE is preset to 5m. Insert actual antenna height to achieve uptimum position accuracy. !LTITUDE MODE can be set to automatic for cars, trucks and aircraft, but should stay on manual for ships.
  • Page 28 #HAPTER  '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS  3PEED DIAGRAM ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ ,OAD 3PEED DIAGRAM MENU 3 *.* 6 *.* 7 *.* [kn] 13:49 14:04 14:19 S&D:S *.* kn T***° R***° WIND:*.* ms ***°R S = Speed over ground. V = Velocity towards waypoint.
  • Page 29 '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS #HAPTER  #ALL 3ETUP SPEED DIAGRAM Setup speed diagram: The scale for the above speed diagram can be Scale for speed max: + 010kn adjusted in this display. Scale for speed min: + 000kn Speed over ground (S): The time interval of the Velocity made good (V):...
  • Page 30 #HAPTER  '. -+)) #HART AND POSITION MENUS  $'03 INFORMATION ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ This display is only available if the GN30 MKII has a built-in DGPS receiver. If receiving differential correc- tions from external receiver, refer to ’Status indicator’ in position display.
  • Page 31 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER   .!6)'!4)/. -%.5 The navigation program features several methods of navigation.The easiest and most NAVIGATION straightforward mode is to start with Chart/ .AVIGATION DISPLAY cursor navigation described just below. 2:Navigation setup After getting more aquinted with the unit and 3:Cursor having explored the setup functions, you can 4:Waypoint...
  • Page 32 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION  .AVIGATION DISPLAY ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ #ALL UP GRAPHICAL STEERING DISPLAY MENU (navigation must be active) C: Course over ground #M 3 DT: Depth (external) "M 70  6 S: Speed over ground B: Bearing to approaching waypoint 8  $ ...
  • Page 33 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER   %STIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL %4! ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ #ALL THE %4! !6. DISPLAY MENU (navigation must be active) ETA: ETA refers to the inserted local time, and can be cal- Arrival Time: 08:41 culated to any waypoint in Date:...
  • Page 34 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION  #REATE ROUTE BY CURSOR ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ Waypoints entered by cursor plottings are stored in the WP list starting from the highest vacant WP number. ,OCATE THE POSITION OF THE FIRST WAYPOINT BY MEANS OF PLOT THE CURSOR KEY AND PRESS [PLOT)
  • Page 35 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER  !LTERNATIVE ROUTE NUMBER CAN BE SELECTED 3AVE THE ROUTE IN THE MEMORY (See 4.1.7 Route navigation) ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ  7AYPOINT NAVIGATION 0RESS TO LOAD #HART DISPLAY PRESS [GOTO] [GOTO] GOTO CALL UP 3ELECT .!6 MODE (IGHLIGHT 7AYPOINT WITH CURSOR AND PRESS [ENT]...
  • Page 36 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION General rules for waypoints applied in routes: ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ • Waypoints inserted in a route will, besides its WP number, also be given a route point number. • Waypoints used in routes can be edited when they are not included for navigation.
  • Page 37 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER  Set up route: 2.01 -the active WP (last en- tered) in the WP list is Name: Course line: XTE: automatically suggested, **°**.***N ***°**.***E if acceptable press [PLOT] **°**.***N ***°**.***E or... **°**.***N ***°**.***E **°**.***N ***°**.***E New WP.
  • Page 38 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #ONFIRM AND SAVE ROUTE (See 4.1.7 Route navigation)  2OUTE NAVIGATION ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ 3ELECT 2OUTE NAVIGATION FROM CHART DISPLAY OR GOTO Press and select Route from menu [MENU], [4], 2OUTE NO 0OINT NO Route number: 01.01...
  • Page 39 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER  See section 4.1.3 ETA & AVN, and 5.1.4 Set & drift. Press if you wish to make any changes i.e. Ad- [GOTO] GOTO vance to next WP, Restart to approaching point, Turn NAV OFF, etc. This example shows the vessel in 01.07 relation to the route points 01.05,...
  • Page 40 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION Route calculation: Route: 0 1 - Route point A: 06-WP1992:ROUTE 1.06x Route point B: 05-WP1993:ROUTE 1.05x ETA speed: 010.0kn MANUAL Total distance from A to B: 91.62nm Time to go from A to B: 09h09m Arrival time: 20:35...
  • Page 41 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER  0LACE CURSOR ON THE ROUTE LEG OR WAYPOINT YOU WISH TO EDIT AND OPEN FOR EDITING 0RESS TO ABANDON ).&/ WINDOWS [CLR] 7ITH CURSOR PLACED ON A WAYPOINT the INFO window WP966 found. (called forward by ) will inform of which [ENT], [GOTO]...
  • Page 42 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION  %DIT ROUTE THRU ROUTE MENU Edit route: 2.01 This is an example of what the Edit route display Name: Course line: XTE: could look like, and what **°**.***N ***°**.***E type of editing is available. 57°46.201N 9°26.643E Refer to details below and...
  • Page 43 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER  (OW TO CHANGE 84% LIMIT OR REPLACE A WAYPOINT IN EXISTING ROUTE ,OAD THE 2OUTE DISPLAY MENU +EY IN THE 2OUTE NUMBEROR SELECT FROM LIST 7ITH CURSOR UNDER 0OINT NO KEY IN THE 0OINT NO TO BE REPLACEDOR SCROLL THROUGH LIST The selected WP no.
  • Page 44 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION (OW TO DELETE A WAYPOINT IN EXISTING ROUTE ,OAD 2OUTE DISPLAY MENU +EY IN THE 2OUTE NUMBER  OR SELECT FROM LIST 7ITH CURSOR UNDER 0OINT NO KEY IN THE 0OINT NO YOU WANT TO DELETE FROM THE ROUTE  OR SELECT THE 0OINT NO BY SCROLLING THROUGH LIST /PEN FOR EDITING AND DELETE THE 70 FROM THE ROUTE...
  • Page 45 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER   4RACK NAVIGATION ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ To start the track navigation will require that the chart display is active, and the tracking function for the track in question is set to OFF. With cursor the system OFF, will search for nearest trackpoint to the ship.
  • Page 46 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION )F REQUIRED GO TO AND SELECT A DIFFERENT TRACKPOINT AS THE APPROACHING POINT 'O TO AND CHOOSE SAILING DIRECTION IN TRACK 3TART NAVIGATING Refer to section 4.1.2 Navigation display, 4.1.3 ETA & AVN, and 5.1.4 Set & drift. 4O STOP NAVIGATING FROM CHART DISPLAY OR GOTO -press...
  • Page 47 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER  2. Plot ship’s position on chart by means of the [PLOT] key. Refer to section 3.1.1 "PLOT function", 4.2.3 via chart, and 4.2.4 via WP list. 3. Plot cursor position, ship’s position or arbitrary posi- tion as specific WP number.
  • Page 48 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION *’Display position as’ can be toggled between LAT/LON and Loran C (only valid if the correct Loran C chain is pre-selected - see section 3.2.5). !CCEPT SUGGESTED WAYPOINT OR %NTERLOCATE ALTERNATIVE 70 NO 5SE CURSOR TO MOVE AROUND IN DISPLAY AND #HOOSE POSITION COORDINATES ,!4,/.
  • Page 49 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER  !LPHANUMERIC NAMING OF POINTS First select the key with the desired letter, then you can either repeat the keystrokes, which will toggle between eg. A,B,C, 1, or once you have selected one letter you can go back and forth in the alphabet by means of the +/- keys.
  • Page 50 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION  0LOT MARK OR WAYPOINT AS SHIP S ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ POSITION There are two ways of inserting the present position (ship’s position) as a waypoint: 1. Plot position in WPplot list - the quick way. 2.
  • Page 51 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER   0LOT MARK OR WAYPOINT VIA 70LIST ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ ,OAD 7AYPOINT LIST MENU Example: Waypoint number: 1996 Name: The display will show 1991 **°**.***N ***°**.***E part of the WP list in 1992 **°**.***N ***°**.***E numerical order, and the...
  • Page 52 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION )NSERT LATITUDE OVERWRITES EXISTING FIGURES TOGGLE .3 )NSERT LONGITUDE TOGGLE %7 OR Use cursor to move around in display, and: CHANGE FROM ,!4,/. TO ,ORAN # -correct Loran C chain must be preselected (sec.3.2.5) #HOOSE BETWEEN  SYMBOLS -refer to section 4.2.2.
  • Page 53 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER  In case this INFO window appears on the screen, it’s 110nm because the cursor is not placed on the exact right spot. 1:6600000 Move the cursor slightly, and try pressing again. [ENT] Cursor is not If you want to place it on a waypoint symbol which is placed on WP part of a route, make sure the cursor does not touch any...
  • Page 54 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION  $ELETE MARK OR WAYPOINT ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ Waypoints used in one or more routes, or used for navi- gation, can not be deleted from the WP list before de- leted from the route - see section 4.1.9. $ELETE MARKS OR WAYPOINTS BY MEANS OF CURSOR !CTIVATE CHART DISPLAY GOTO...
  • Page 55 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER  /VERVIEW OF WHICH ROUTES A SPECIFIC WAYPOINT IS PART OF ,OAD 70 USED IN ROUTES MENU 3ELECT THE WAYPOINT YOU WISH TO CHECK The numbers in the "star Waypoint number: 1992 Name: field" indicate in which x 57°03.000N 9°50.000E routes the selected way- WP 992 is used in the following routes:...
  • Page 56 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION +EY IN 4RACK NUMBER AND OPEN FOR CHANGE )NSERT TRACK NAME OF MAX  CHARACTERS -refer to section 4.2.2 Alphanumeric naming of points 'O TO AND SET 4RACKING TO /.  /&& 'O TO AND CHANGE )NTERVAL ETC 3TART  STOP 4RACK FUNCTION 7ITH 7AKE LINE /&&...
  • Page 57 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER   ,INES DRAWING ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ To define a certain area on the chart, e.g. a fishing ground, a shipwreck, large rocks, restricted areas, etc., or to define a channel to sail in through narrow pas- sages, make your own coast line or for whatever reason you could use a drawing on the chart.
  • Page 58 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION %DITING OF LINES DRAWING After having made a drawing and saved it in the mem- ory, you can still make a few corrections, or delete the whole drawing. #HANGE NAME OF DRAWING ,OAD %DIT LINE DISPLAY MENU +EY IN ,INE NUMBER  OR SELECT FROM LIST /PEN FOR CHANGE...
  • Page 59 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER  $ELETE A WHOLE LINE ,OAD %DIT LINE DISPLAY MENU +EY IN ,INE NUMBER  OR SELECT FROM LIST /PEN FOR CHANGE $ELETE LINE DRAWING ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ  4ARGETS The GN30 MKII can display the bearing and distance of up to three targets in relation to the vessel e.g.
  • Page 60 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION 4ARGET DISPLAY The target display can show bearing and distance to three plotted positions, including position and name. ,OAD 4ARGET DISPLAY FROM MENU MENU 3HORTCUT TO CHART DISPLAY GOTO The targets are indicated by a circle and the target num- ber e.g.
  • Page 61 '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION #HAPTER   $ATA TRANSFER ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ Make a safe copy of your data stored in the memory of your GN30 MKII, or make a copy of only the way- points you have saved in the memory. It is not possible to transfer data from the Setup displays.
  • Page 62 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 7AYPOINTS AND NAVIGATION the REMOTE port, as follows: Sender: Pin 1 white (TX A) to PC RS232 serial port RX D (pin 2). Sender: Pin 2 brown (TX B) to PC RS232 serial port GND (pin 5). Receiver: Pin 3 yellow (RX A) from RS232 serial port TX D (pin 3).
  • Page 63 '. -+)) 3ETUP #HAPTER   3%450 -%.5 SETUP 3PEED ALARM UNITS AND LANGUAGE 1:Navigation display .AVIGATION SETUP 2:Interface setup NMEA 3:Waypoint 3:Interface setup remote 4:Route 4:Interface setup alarm/log etc. 5:Wind display 6:Set & drift 7:HSD Link setup  .AVIGATION SETUP ) ui‰ƒ...
  • Page 64 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 3ETUP 'O TO ALARM DISTANCE AND INSERT NEW VALUE IF REQUIRED #ONFIRM DATA ENTRY $ATUM - is preset to WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984), but can be changed to any of the 118 datums listed in Appendix B e.g. to match old paper charts or trackplotter data from RS2500/RS4000 (datum #002 European 1950).
  • Page 65 '. -+)) 3ETUP #HAPTER  The 70 CIRCLE ALARM forms a circle around each way- point, and the alarm distance can be set to anywhere be- 70 CIRCLE tween 0.01 to 9.99nm. The waypoint alarm will be acti- vated when you reach the circle or the perpendicular line - 70 LINE ALARM - crossing through the waypoint.
  • Page 66 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 3ETUP An alarm will sound if the vessel should drift outside the alarm circle. There are two ways of deactivating the alarm: .O CONFIRM ALARM AND DEACTIVATE FUNCTION -the Anchor guard will automatically turn OFF .O CONFIRM AND RESET ALARM 4URN ANCHOR GUARD /&&...
  • Page 67 '. -+)) 3ETUP #HAPTER  3ELECT NEW VALUES #ONFIRM ENTRY The SPEED ALARM can be set to maximum and/or a mini- mum cruising speed. This may be handy for trawl fish- ing, entering into harbours with speed limits, etc. Speed stability and time of response can be adjusted in , [=:Position, ;=:Position setup, ;-%.5= ;%.4=...
  • Page 68 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 3ETUP  3ET DRIFT DISPLAY ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ The set & drift display will show how fast the current is moving in knots; in what direction (true) it is moving and what direction in relation to the vessel (relative). F The readings rely on data from external log and compass.
  • Page 69 '. -+)) 3ETUP #HAPTER   (3$ ,INK SETUP AND DATA TRANSFER ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ THE BRIDGE SYSTEM: Having two GN30 MKII units connected together makes it possible to transfer user data i.e. routes, waypoints, tracks, etc. from one unit to another.
  • Page 70 #HAPTER  '. -+)) 3ETUP...
  • Page 71 '. -+)) )NTERFACING AND MASTER RESET #HAPTER   )NTERFACE SETTINGS SETUP The GN30 MKII has 2 in/out ports, 1:Speed alarm, units and language which can be set individually to )NTERFACE SETUP .-%! NMEA 0183, 0182, 0180, and Data- 3:Interface setup remote line IS11, etc.
  • Page 72 #HAPTER  '. -+)) )NTERFACING AND MASTER RESET To change preset interface settings: 4OGGLE BETWEEN AVAILABLE INTERFACE SETTINGS SEE BELOW 'O TO AND TOGGLE BETWEEN SENTENCES SEE BELOW OR SET THEM /&&/. #ONFIRM ENTRY AND CONFIRM WARNING OR %XIT FUNCTION WITHOUT MAKING ANY CHANGES MENU NMEA port settings: •NMEA0183 (see listing below).
  • Page 73 '. -+)) )NTERFACING AND MASTER RESET #HAPTER  VTG Course over ground and ground speed XTE Cross-Track-Error, measured ZTG UTC & time to destination waypoint ZDA Time and date WPL Waypoint location RTE Routes, ONC ON Complete route, ONW ON Working route RNN Routes VHW Water speed and heading F GLL and GL2...
  • Page 74 #HAPTER  '. -+)) )NTERFACING AND MASTER RESET Interface setup alarm/LOG: 3ELECT )NTERFACE SETUP ALARM,/' MENU 4OGGLE BETWEEN OUTPUTS ALARM AND LOG  PULSESNM 5SE CURSOR TO MOVE AROUND IN DISPLAY AND CHANGE SET TINGS WITH  -Alarm stand-by level: LOW=0 volt, HIGH=5 volt #ONFIRM ENTRY ) ui‰ƒ...
  • Page 75 '. -+)) )NTERFACING AND MASTER RESET #HAPTER  7IND DISPLAY True wind direction. Wind relative to vessel. Wind speed, relative or true. #ALL 3ETUP FOR 7IND The damping level can be Setup for Wind: set to , or LOW, MEDIUM .
  • Page 76 #HAPTER  '. -+)) )NTERFACING AND MASTER RESET  %CHO DISPLAY ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ The depth and temperature "instru- ECHO SOUNDER ment" provides a graphical presen- %CHO DISPLAY tation of depth and water tempera- ture FROM EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT in rela- tion to time or distance.
  • Page 77 '. -+)) )NTERFACING AND MASTER RESET #HAPTER  #ALL 3ETUP FOR $EPTH DISPLAY There are six depth scales Setup for Depth: to choose from, from 0-10 m to 0-3000 m. Scale for depth: 0 - > 100 m Depth min. alarm: 0000 m OFF Figures for minimum and Depth max.
  • Page 78 #HAPTER  '. -+)) )NTERFACING AND MASTER RESET  -ASTER RESET ) ui‰ƒ „y €‚iƒƒ If the unit is totally locked i.e. no immediate response from the keypad, the unit can be reset by disconnecting the power supply and then starting up again by simulta- neously pressing the three keys: 4 + 7 + PWR while the power cable is being re-connected.
  • Page 79 '. -+)) )NSTALLATION AND SERVICE #HAPTER   )NSTALLATION OF '. -+)) The GN30 MKII can be flat or bracket mounted - overhead, bulkhead or console. #ONSOLE /VERHEAD "ULKHEAD &LAT MOUNTED 3EE TEMPLATE FOR INSTRUCTIONS 2EMOVABLE CORNERS EX...
  • Page 80 #HAPTER  '. -+)) )NSTALLATION AND SERVICE  )NSTALLATION OF $UAL 3TATION $# The DC30 is a remote control unit for the GN30 MKII DGPS Navigator. Both units are identical in size and appearance, so the DC30 can also be flat or bracket mounted - overhead, bulkhead or console - as described on the previous page.
  • Page 81 '. -+)) )NSTALLATION AND SERVICE #HAPTER   )NSTALLATION OF ANTENNA The antenna must be placed in a position where tall constructions, steel wires, masts, etc. do not obstruct the view to the satellites. Do not, however, mount the antenna in the top of a mast or tower, as this may de- grade the COG and SOG readings, especially if DGPS is used.
  • Page 82 #HAPTER  '. -+)) )NSTALLATION AND SERVICE 5NIVERSAL ANTENNA MOUNTING KIT FOR '03 ANTENNA 23 Mounting examples: The universal antenna mount is for vertical and The universal antenna mount is for vertical and horizontal pipes of 20-40 mm. horizontal pipes of 20-40 mm. Part no.
  • Page 83 '. -+)) )NSTALLATION AND SERVICE #HAPTER   %LECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Ground screw Fuse 2 AF !.4 - Antenna connection Pin 1 + 10-32 V dc Brown (Red) %#(/ Pin 2 - Battery Blue (Black) Pin 1 Speed log Pin 2 5V supply speed log 2%-/4% Pin 3...
  • Page 84 #HAPTER  '. -+)) )NSTALLATION AND SERVICE  0OWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS The internal voltage regulator will allow the GN30 MKII to operate nor- mally over the power supply voltage range from 10 to 32 Vdc. Connec- tion between the GN30 MKII and the external power supply is accomplished by means of the supplied power cable, which is approxi- mately 1.5 meters long.
  • Page 85 '. -+)) )NSTALLATION AND SERVICE #HAPTER   /PTIONAL CONNECTIONS 2323 #OLOUR 4RACKPLOTTER GN30 MKII NMEA RS2500 RS2800 4ERMINAL STRIP 0ORT  TO  0IN 5 TX A RD+1 White 0IN 9 TX B RR+1 Brown 2323 $IFFERENTIAL "EACON 2ECEIVER (Set Interface to DGPS) GN30 MKII NMEA RS5660/RS5665 RX A...
  • Page 86 #HAPTER  '. -+)) )NSTALLATION AND SERVICE /VERVIEW OF OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS • Bridge system with second GN30 MKII • Dual Station DC30 • Repeater IS11 Waypoint + • IS11 - Dataline instrument serie • Colour Trackplotter RS2500/RS2800 • Diff. Beacon Receiver RS5660/RS5665 •...
  • Page 87 '. -+)) )NSTALLATION AND SERVICE #HAPTER   4ROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE For all fault finding, first check that the supply voltage is between 10 - 32 Vdc. 3YMPTON 2EMEDY Check No picture on screen Check that the unit is Press key on keypad [PWR] turned on Check fuse in power cable.
  • Page 88 #HAPTER  '. -+)) )NSTALLATION AND SERVICE  3PECIFICATIONS OF THE '. -+)) 252 mm 70 mm 144 mm 157 mm $'03 .AVIGATOR '. -+)) Interfacing 2 ports in/out NMEA 0183, Power supply 10-32 V dc 0182, 0180,dual station, HSD transfer to second unit Power drain 10/7 W Dimensions 144x252x70mm/1.5kg Alarm/log...
  • Page 89 '. -+)) 'LOSSARY OF TERMS !PPENDIX ! Almanac A satellite’s almanac data, is data which determines an approximate lane for satellites in orbit. The almanac da- ta is used by the GPS receiver to find and lock onto the satellite signal. The GN30 MKII has a built-in basic al- manac.
  • Page 90 !PPENDIX ! '. -+)) 'LOSSARY OF TERMS Log speed cali- The unit is preset to receive 19000 pulses per nautical bration mile from the log transducer (paddle wheel). However, the figure might have to be changed to compensate for various transducers and actual waterflow passing the transducer.
  • Page 91 '. -+)) 'LOSSARY OF TERMS !PPENDIX ! Will automatically re-calculate the navigation data Restart to from current position to approaching point. approaching point Rhumbline The straight line to a waypoint on a chart. Route number Each route is assigned a route number. Route point no.
  • Page 92 !PPENDIX ! '. -+)) 'LOSSARY OF TERMS...
  • Page 93 '. -+)) ,IST OF DATUMS !PPENDIX " Select the appropriate datum by insert- Corrego Allegre ing the number prefix: Press Djakarta [MENU], and key in the desired DOS 1968 [4], [2], [ENT], number by means of the numerical Easter Island 1967 keys or the +/- keys, confirm entry Gandajika Base Guam 1963...
  • Page 94 !PPENDIX " '. -+)) ,IST OF DATUMS Qornoq Indian (old) Reunion Qornoq Datum 1927 Rome 1940 Scoresbysund Datum 1952 Santo (DOS) Angmassalik Datum 1958 Sao Bras Tanarieve Observatory 1925 Sapper Hill 1943 Timbalai Schwarzeck Special Indian (MGRS rel.) South Asia Southeast Base Southwest Base Timbalai 1948...
  • Page 95 )NDEX Agents ......END OF MANUAL Chart menu - continued, -rubberband feature ....41 Alarms, -setup ........18 -anchor ........65 -ship symbol ......13 -reset........67 -show scale ......18 -setup ........65 -zoom........14 -speed ....... 66,67 Contrast and light ......9 -waypoint circle.....
  • Page 96 )NDEX Magnetic course.....22,64 Electrical connections - continued, Main menus ........11 -optional.........85 Maintenance........86 -power supply ......84 Master reset.........78 ETA display........33 Measurement units....66,67 Menu bar........11 Global Positioning System ...5 Menu layout ........12 Glossary of terms......89 MOB function.. BACK OF FRONT COVER GOTO function......14 MOB position ......19 MOB switches, external....83 HDOP limit.........26...
  • Page 97 )NDEX Speed - continued, Route, -dynamic........ 22 -auto WP shift ....... 64 -filter level ......25,27 -calculation......39 -indicator ....... 22 -collect from WPlist ....35 -over ground ..... 19,32 -create by cursor....16,34 -through water ....22,66 -delete total route....44 -towards waypoint ....
  • Page 98 )NDEX Waypoints (marks) - continued, -plot by cursor......47 -plot mark.......16 -plot pos. as specific WP no...50 -plot position in WP list ..50 -plot ship’s position ....50 -symbols.........48 -used in routes......55 -waypoint menu .....46 WIN change, interval.....10,67 Wind instrument display.....74...
  • Page 99 Simrad Shipmate AS Declaration of Conformity The EMC Directive, Article 10 (1) Undersigned are herewith declaring, that Product: SHIPMATE GN30 MKII DGPS Navigator is in accordance with the protection requirements in the EMC Directive 89/336/EØF of May 3rd, 1989 Employed harmonized standards: EN 60945:1993 / Amd.1:1993...
  • Page 100 Simrad will not be liable for any loss, incidental or consequential damages whether based upon warranty, contract or negli- gence, or arising in connection with the sale, installation, use or repair of the product.
  • Page 101 __________________________________________________________ EQUIPMENT ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ______________________ __________________________ YES:________ NO:________ DATE OF PURCHASE DATE OF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION FOR USE GIVEN SIMRAD warrants that every product shall be free of defects in material and ___________________________________________ workmanship as specified overleaf: AUTHORIZED INSTALLER/DEALER STAMP...
  • Page 102 WARRANTY CARD Simrad Shipmate AS To be mailed to the NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR (see overleaf) Østre Allé 6 together with the installation report WITHIN 14 DAYS DK-9530 Støvring from the date of installation. Denmark _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ OWNER VESSEL _____________________________________________...
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