1.2 Instrument layout ........7 1.3 IS20 system examples......8 2 Basic operation ......... 11 2.1 Turning the IS20 on ....... 11 2.2 Backlighting .......... 12 2.3 Scrolling through data pages ....13 2.4 Resetting a data page ......14 2.5 Operating the menu system.....
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5.5 Changing the display settings ....39 5.6 Language selection......... 41 5.7 Changing the units of measure....42 6 IS20 Alarm system ........43 6.1 Alarm indication........43 6.2 Acknowledging an alarm ......44 6.3 Viewing active alarms ......44 6.4 Alarm codes ..........
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10.1 Spares and auxiliaries ......73 10.2 SimNet cables and accessories ....74 11 Specifications ......... 75 11.1 Technical specifications ......75 11.2 Dimensional drawing......76 11.3 Menu flow chart ........77 11.4 Data groups and data items ....78 IS20 Graphic instrument | 5...
A race timer is also included in the IS20. 1.2 Instrument layout The IS20 has a 130 * 104 pixels LCD. The display may be set to red or white illumination color, and the contrast and light level are adjustable.
The following general softkey symbols are used: Cancel 1.3 IS20 system examples The IS20 may be installed as a stand-alone instrument system, or as part of an advanced instrument or steering system on the boat. The figures below show simplified illustrations for basic and an expanded IS20 system.
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IS20 Graphic, Basic system IS20 Graphic, Basic system with 2 sensors Introduction | 9...
2.1 Turning the IS20 on IS20 has no power key, and will be running as long as power is connected. The IS20 includes a power save function. Refer page 19.
2.2 Backlighting The display backlight may be adjusted at any time. Press the light key − The Light level overlay window will be displayed on top of the current view Press one of the keys as described below to change the display illumination: a The Light key to increase the light level by one step b The Up/Down softkeys to increase/decrease...
2.3 Scrolling through data pages The IS20 Graphic is pre-configured with 8 instrument pages, of which 2 are disabled. The instrument will scroll through the pages by using the Up and Down keys. Default page at first time turn-on Note that the pages shown with a...
Pressing the Right key will have no effect if the active data page not includes any calculated data! 2.5 Operating the menu system All functions and settings in the IS20 are available from the menu system, activated by pressing the Menu/Enter key. The main menu items give further access to sub menus and various settings.
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Use the keys as shown below to navigate in the menu system: Single press Press and hold Confirm a selection/parameter setting Go to next menu level/ parameter settings Return to normal operation Go to previous menu level/ and the last active data parameter listing page Go to previous/next menu item,...
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The illustration below shows how to change the display contrast from 9 to 6. Press and holding the Left key will always return the display to normal operation and the last active page! 16 | Basic operation...
Menu illustrations In this manual, the first steps in a menu operation are illustrated by overlapping menu windows. When more detailed illustrations are required to show key presses and screens, this is shown as below: 2.6 Disabling/enabling data pages By disabling a data page, the number of pages will be reduced when scrolling through the data pages.
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Disabling pages Continue to select pages and repeat the procedure if more pages are to be disabled. Enabling a page Continue to select pages and repeat the procedure if other pages are to be enabled. 18 | Basic operation...
2.7 Locking and unlocking the keys The IS20 keys may be locked to prevent any unintended operation. The key lock function is enabled by pressing the Menu/Enter and the Light keys simultaneously. A locked instrument has a padlock symbol in the upper left...
The advanced features described in this section are not required for basic operation of the instrument.! 3.1 Customizing the data pages IS20 Graphic may display 8 pages. These are pre- configured from factory, but they are all user configurable. The number of pages may be reduced by disabling one or more pages.
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4 windows/ 4 windows/ horizontally square Changing the page layout All data pages are user configurable. The illustration below shows how a 4-window page is configured. Press and hold the Left key to leave the menu and return to normal operation when all windows are defined. For a list of all available data groups and data items, refer to Data groups and data items, page 78 onwards.
Restoring factory default pages All user defined data pages may be restored to factory default layout and content. Use the keys to confirm or cancel and return to the menu. 3.2 Remote operation This function is for future use. 3.3 SimNet group function The SimNet group function provides global control of groups of units.
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Simrad Damping Simrad, None, 1-6 Simrad Alarm Simrad, None, 1-6 Simrad − Simrad: Default group for IS20 − None: Not assigned to a group − 1 – 6: Group numbers The figures on next page illustrates how the instruments on a flybridge and in a cockpit are assigned to separate language-, damping- and display groups, and how this affects the setup for the different instruments.
Changing the SimNet group setup The SimNet groups are normally configured during installation, but may be changed at any time. 3.4 Demo mode The IS20 includes a demo mode useful for demonstrations and on show. Active demo mode is indicated with flashing DEMO text in the upper right corner of the page.
4 The log/timer functions 4.1 The timer function The timer function is used to measure time and distance after a race start. When a timer page is displayed, basic key operation is replaced by functions indicated by softkeys. The softkey functions are further described in the following pages.
Starting the race timer The race timer will continue to run until the Stop soft key is pressed even if the race timer page is replaced by another page! When the counter turns zero, the race log starts to log the distance, the Synchronize soft key is removed and the timer function will work as a race timer!
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Resetting the timer A stopped or paused timer is reset to the pre-set countdown time by pressing the Reset soft key. Synchronizing the timer The countdown timer may be synchronized to the nearest whole minute at any time by pressing the Sync soft key. The synchronize soft key will not appear if the counter has turned zero! Freezing the display...
4.2 Trip logging The trip log display shows: − total accumulated distance since the instrument was installed or factory reset − distance and time since the trip log was started/reset Resetting the trip log The trip log is reset to zero by pressing the Reset soft key.
4.4 Setting the time offset The time function in IS20 is only available when a GPS is connected to the system. The GPS runs on UTC time, and can be adjusted to show local time by entering a UPC offset value.
5 Changing the default settings 5.1 General The factory default settings may all be changed from the Setup command in the Main menu. Updating the settings will affect all instruments in the SimNet group. Refer to SimNet group function, page 5.2 Setting the damping factors The damping factors indicate how fast the display will respond to changes.
5.3 Alarm setup The IS20 may be set up to sound an alarm if vessel or environmental parameters exceeds preferred values. The alarm monitoring is disabled by setting the value to Off. Boat speed alarm Used to give alarm if the boat speed goes beyond a selected value.
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Depth alarm The depth alarm can be set up for deep and shallow water limits. An anchor alarm can be activated to warn if the boat is drifting. The alarm will sound when during a 40 seconds time period there is a change in depth of 2-3 meters (6 –...
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Wind alarm The wind alarm can be set for high and low wind speeds. The wind shift alarm will monitor the wind angle. The reference angle is set when the alarm is turned on, and reset to present wind angle when an alarm is acknowledged.
The Auto select option will look for all sources connected to the instrument system. If more than one source is available for each item, the IS20 will automatically select from an internal SimNet priority list. 1. Verify that all interfaced units are powered on 2.
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Manual source selection If more than one source is available for each item, the preferred source may be selected manually. As an example, the following illustrations show how the compass source is changed. Select the preferred data source and confirm with the OK soft key.
5.5 Changing the display settings To optimize the readability under different light conditions, the display is controlled by 4 settings: − Display contrast − Display background − Light color − Light level Display background and light are grouped in Day and Night profile settings, making it possible to quickly switch between these settings by using the Light key.
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Day and night profiles The day and night settings control the display background, the light color and light level for the display and the keys. Change Default Setting Range per step value Light level 9 – Off White (Day) Light color White / Red Red (Night) Invert display...
5.6 Language selection The language is set when the instrument is turned on for the first time. Refer First time start-up, page 57. It is however possible to change the language at any time. The following languages may be selected: −...
5.7 Changing the units of measure Parameter Options Default − kn Boat speed − km/h − mph − kn Wind speed − m/s − mph − nm Distance − mi − km − m Depth − ft − °M Heading °M −...
6 IS20 Alarm system 6.1 Alarm indication The alarm system in IS20 Graphic is activated if any alarm settings are exceeded. Refer to Alarm setup, page 34. When an alarm is notified, the alarm will be indicated with an alarm text and with an audible alarm.
If the alarm is received from other units connected to SimNet, the alarm text may not be displayed. The alarm condition will then be indicated with a code. A description for available codes are listed in the table on next page. 44 | IS20 Alarm system...
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Rudder feedback data missing Rudder feedback failure Rudder response failure Rudder drive overload High temperature Bypass/clutch overload Bypass/clutch disengaged High drive supply Low drive supply Autopilot control communication failure Autopilot function communication failure Non volatile memory failure IS20 Alarm system | 45...
7 Installation 7.1 Location of the unit The IS20 should be mounted with special regard to the unit’s environmental protection, temperature range and cable length. Refer page 75. Avoid mounting the control unit(s) where it is easily exposed to sunlight, as this may shorten the lifetime of the display.
Bracket mounting An optional bracket is available for the IS20. The illustration below shows the mounting details for the bracket. 48 | Installation...
7.3 Cable connection The IS20 may be connected to: − a SimNet network using SimNet cables − an NMEA2000 system − an NMEA0183 output port SimNet/ SimNet/ NMEA2000 NMEA2000 NMEA0183 In SimNet The SimNet cable system with very small plugs in both ends makes it easy to run the cables.
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51, 52 and 53 SimNet must be properly terminated, i.e. unless it is a small system (see the figure on page 51) there must be terminations at each end of the Simrad backbone The SimNet network has to be terminated according to the number and type of products connected.
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SimNet network, small system Installation | 51...
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SimNet network, medium system 52 | Installation...
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3. Equipment should not be daisy-chained in a drop cable. 4. The wind transducer (*) has a built in terminator. Connecting IS20 to an NMEA2000 network No daisy-chain connection is permitted between SimNet units when connected to an NMEA2000 network! Use the SimNet cable (part no 24005729) to connect the IS20 to an MNEA2000 network.
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Connecting IS20 to an NMEA0183 output unit The IS20 instrument may be used as repeater for data from a device with an NMEA0183 output port (NMEA “talker”). Use a repeater that is dedicated for the type of data you want to present and the way you want it presented, i.e.
8 Configuration 8.1 First time start-up When the IS20 is powered on for the first time, the instrument will run through an automatic start-up sequence presenting: − Product name, software version, release date − Language selection − Automatic data source selection Press the Menu/Enter key when the start-up procedure is completed.
8.2 Calibration After installation, certain functions in the system must be calibrated to adapt to the physical position and type of sensors installed. All calibration is initiated from the CALIBRATION sub menu. Boat speed The hull shape or the location of the speed sensor may cause incorrect speed readings, and calibration is required to ensure that correct speed and log readings are displayed.
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Calibrate by speed over ground With a GPS connected to the system, the speed may be automatically set identical to the speed over ground value. This adjustment should be made in calm sea with no effect from wind or tidal current. 1.
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Depth The default value for the depth offset is 0.0, which indicates the displayed depth from the transducer to the seabed (b). Refer to the illustration on next page. The value should be increased or decreased, depending on whether the depth reading should be from the water line or from the keel respectively: −...
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The symbol in front of the depth reading will change to indicate that the depth is measured from: the keel the water line Range Changes per step Default value Units -10 - +10 m, ft Configuration | 61...
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(sensor) and calibrated separately. Refer to Manual source selection, page 38. The calibration procedure will have no effect on earlier compass models from Simrad and non-Simrad compasses! 62 | Configuration...
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Compass calibration Before the compass calibration is started, make sure that there is enough open water around the vessel to make a full turn. The calibration should be done in calm sea conditions and with minimal wind to obtain good results. Use about 60- 90 seconds to make a full circle.
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Turn rate too high, Turn rate too low, turning cw turning cw 4. The automatic calibration is completed when the information window disappears from the display Heading offset After compass calibration, the heading should be checked against a known reference, a compensated compass or a bearing.
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Rudder The rudder calibration is used to compensate for any non-linearity in the transmission between the rudder and the rudder feedback unit. Adjusting the maximum rudder angle 1. Select Max starboard and press the Menu/Enter key to start the calibration 2.
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Setting rudder zero position This adjustment should be made in calm sea and side forces from wind or current should be avoided. 1. Bring the boat up to cruising speed, and head directly into the wind 2. If the boat has twin engines, synchronize the engine RPM's 3.
The instance number is used to identify multiple units of the same model when connected to a SimNet or NMEA2000 network. The instance number is added to the product name e.g. IS20-3 for easy identification of the unit. Range Change per step Default value 0 –...
9 Maintenance 9.1 General maintenance The IS20 instruments are “repair by replacement” units, and the operator is therefore required to perform only a very limited amount of preventive maintenance. If the unit requires any form of cleaning, use fresh water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent).
NMEA 0183 status The NMEA 0183 status screen lists status information about available data type, checksum error and NMEA 0183 version. System data The System data screen provides status information about the different NMEA messages used by the system. 70 | Maintenance...
9.3 Resetting the instrument system The reset options will reset the instrument to default settings. The Installation and Setup procedures must be repeated after a reset has been performed! Two different reset options are available: Local reset: Resets the selected instrument Global reset: Resets parameters on the selected instrument and all other units that share...
11.4 Data groups and data items DATA GROUP DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION Speed / Depth BOAT SPD Boat speed Speed over ground Velocity made good to wind VMG WPT VMG to waypoint (Waypoint Closure Velocity, WCV) SPD TRIM Speed trim DEPTH Current depth.
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DATA GROUP DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION Vessel HEADING Heading RUDANGLE Rudder angle Course over ground M AGVAR Magnetic variation Direction of current flow DRIFT Speed of current LATITUDE Latitude LONTUDE Longitude Coordinated Universal Time TIME Local time at vessel position Navigation BRG WPT Bearing to next waypoint...
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DATA GROUP DATA ITEM DESCRIPTION vironme SEA TEMP Sea temp erature AIR TEMP Air temperature B ARO PR Barometric pressure HUMIDITY Outdoor humidity 80 | Specifications...
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