Dead Reckoning - Leica MX420 Operator's Manual

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UTM, and some alarm limits. There is an optional software pack-
age available to setup a user grid as well. The option is explained
in the Position, and CFG Position sections ofthis manual.
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Time - sets appropriate offsets, and 12 or 24 hour clock mode.
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Various NMEA input controls for sensors (i.e. speed log, wind
instruments, etc).
You have probably already figured out that you will need to pay close
attention to the configuration screens. The good news is that you
should only have to setup one time. Keep in mind, though, that you
may need to revisit these and other configuration screens from time to
time to get the COU to do exactly what you want it to.
Dead Reckoning
The MX420 COU is capable ofDead Reckoning (OR) calculation when
appropriate compass/heading and speed log sensors are connected
and activated. Refer to the NA V 4 and CFG sections ofthis document.
When the COU is in the OR mode a OR icon is displayed in the upper
left portion of the screen.
NA V7 - The Panorama Screen
This screen is designed to give you a unique 3 dimensional look at the
active route you are to follow.
It
is typically referred to as a runway
view because you can see navigation markers, your course line, the
cross-track error lines, and waypoint flags as you pass them. Take a
look at the example below.
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PRNORRMR.
If you don't see the information described below on your screen, you
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