Creating A Boundary - Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 40 Owner's Manual

You can create boundary areas, lines, and circles using the
map. You can also convert saved tracks and routes into
boundary lines. You can create a boundary area using
waypoints by creating a route from the waypoints, and
converting the route into a boundary line.
You can select a boundary to act as the active boundary. You
can add the active boundary data to the data fields on the chart.

Creating a Boundary

1
Select User Data > Boundaries > New Boundary.
2
Select a boundary shape.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Boundary Display Settings
Select User Data > Boundaries > Display Options.
Distance/Bearing: Allows you to hide or display the bearing and
distance to your destination for the active boundary.
Chart Display: Allows you to hide or display boundaries on the
chart.
Color: Sets the color of boundaries on the chart.
Converting a Route to a Boundary
Before you can convert a route to a boundary, you must create
and save at least one route
page 12).
1
Select User Data > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Edit Route > Save as Boundary.
Converting a Track to a Boundary
Before you can convert a track to a boundary, you must record
and save at least one track
1
Select User Data > Tracks.
2
Select a track.
3
Select Edit Track > Save as Boundary.
Editing a Boundary
1
Select User Data > Boundaries.
2
Select a boundary.
3
Select Edit Boundary.
4
Select an option:
• To edit the appearance of the boundary on the chart,
select Display Options.
• To change the boundary lines or name, select Edit
Boundary.
• To edit the boundary alarm, select Alarm.
Setting a Boundary Alarm
Boundary alarms alert you when you are within a specified
distance of a set boundary.
1
Select User Data > Boundaries.
2
Select a boundary.
3
Select Alarm > On.
4
Enter a distance.
5
Select an option.
• To set an alarm to sound when your boat is a specified
distance from the boundary of an area that you want to
stay within, select Exiting.
• To set an alarm to sound when your boat is a specified
distance from the boundary of an area that you want to
avoid, select Entering.
Deleting a Boundary
1
Select User Data > Boundaries.
2 Select a boundary.
Autopilot
(Creating and Saving a Route,
(Saving the Active Track, page
3
Select Edit Boundary > Delete.
You can use the autopilot feature only at a station installed next
to a helm, throttle, and helm control device.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your
vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to
operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of
safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and
never leave the helm unattended.
Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your
boat.
Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open
water.
Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the
water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.
The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your
boat to maintain a constant heading (heading hold). The system
also allows manual steering and several modes of automatic-
steering functions and patterns.
Autopilot Screen
12).
Actual heading
Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward)
Actual heading (when in standby mode)
Intended heading (when engaged)
Rudder position indicator (This functionality is available only when a
rudder sensor is connected.)
Adjusting the Step Steering Increment
1 From the Autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >
Step Turn Size.
2 Select an increment.
Setting the Power Saver
You can adjust the level of rudder activity.
1 From the autopilot screen, select MENU > Autopilot Setup >
Power Mode Setup > Power Saver.
2
Select a percentage.
Selecting a higher percentage reduces rudder activity and
heading performance. The higher the percentage, the more
the course deviates before the autopilot corrects it.
TIP: In choppy conditions at low speeds, increasing the
Power Saver percentage reduces rudder activity.
Engaging the Autopilot
When you engage the autopilot, the autopilot takes control of the
helm and steers the boat to maintain your heading.
From any screen, select Engage.
Your intended heading shows in the center of the Autopilot
screen.
Autopilot
WARNING
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