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Simrad CS66 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator Manual Simrad CS66 Chart System English www.simrad-yachting.com A brand by Navico - Leader in Marine Electronics...
  • Page 2 Approved by 110504 First issue. 100205 Updated to include CS66 8-channels system used as ECDIS back-up. Applies to software version 1.2.xx. 301105 New software release (1.3.xx.), including changes to Chart Presentation dialog, new commands in Navigation menu and updated procedure for starting a route.
  • Page 3 Operator Manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad CS66 Chart System. This manual assumes that the user is familiar with the foundations of navigation. In addition, the user should have basic knowledge of the Windows user interface, such as operation of pull down menus and dialog boxes.
  • Page 4 Simrad CS66 Sections This manual is divided in the following sections: System description An overview of the CS66 system and its components. System start-up and shut-down Procedure for starting and stopping the CS66 chart system. User interface An overview of operator units and the user interface.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ....................2 System components ..................2 The software ....................6 The chart database ..................6 SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN ........7 Start-up ......................8 Turning the CS66 system OFF ...............8 USER INTERFACE ..............9 Operator panels.....................10 Display organization..................18 Chart symbols ....................24 On-Screen keyboard ..................25 The logbook ....................26 GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM ......29...
  • Page 6 Printing a route .....................91 7.10 Deleting a route ....................91 7.11 Exporting routes ...................91 7.12 Importing routes ...................92 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 .........93 General......................94 Creating and sailing along a quick route ............94 Sailing along a predefined route..............97 Calculating position and range/bearing ............101 Alarm messages ..................103...
  • Page 7 Operator Manual 11 SYSTEM MESSAGES ............127 11.1 Main failure alarm ..................128 11.2 The CS message system................128 11.3 Testing the alarm system ................129 12 FAULT FINDING ............133 12.1 Fault location/identification................134 13 TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS........135 14 INDEX ................139 14.1 General index....................140 14.2 Menu index ....................146 20221859 / F...
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  • Page 9: System Description

    SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This section provides an overview of the CS66 system and its components. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    The CS66 system CS66 is a planning, monitoring and reporting system for navigation. CS66 displays the vessel position, speed and course in real time in the chart, based on information received from navigational sensors. The vessel’s symbol is displayed with actual heading, and speed vectors may also be indicated.
  • Page 11 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 20221859 / F...
  • Page 12 FB200 is used for filtering the power to the computer to avoid electromagnetic interference. Chart Interface unit All external equipment is connected to the CS66 system via the Chart Interface unit. Cherry keyboard The keyboard used in the CS66 systems is a low-profile compact keyboard with 86 keys.
  • Page 13 Alarm Reset unit An Alarm Reset unit is included in the CS66 systems. The unit is used to reset any main system alarm created when power is lost or if the chart system stops working.

  • Page 14: The Software

    An updated chart database will be received from Jeppesen when the permit code is obtained! The CS66 system does also allow for installing and using charts in S57 and S63 format from any other chart supplier. Refer Installing a chart database, page 30.

  • Page 15: System Start-Up And Shut Down

    SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN 2 SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN This section describes how to start and stop the CS66 system. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 16: Start-Up

    POWER BUTTON If the CS66 system includes a COP20/30 panel or an external ON/OFF switch, the system is turned ON by pressing the key. POWER When power is switched on, the operating system will be started, automatically followed by the CS program.

  • Page 17: User Interface

    USER INTERFACE 3 USER INTERFACE This section gives an overview of standard and optional CS66 operator panels and the user interface. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 18: Operator Panels

    Simrad CS66 3.1 Operator panels A standard CS66 system is delivered with a Cherry keyboard ® and with a TrackMan Wheel. The Cherry keyboard and the TrackMan wheel may be replaced by a COP20 or a COP30 Operator panel. An optional COP10 may be included for remotely operating the CS66 system.
  • Page 19 USER INTERFACE Object information window, page 23. • The middle key is used both with the scrolling function, and by pressing the key: − The scrolling function is used to increase/decrease the chart scale − Pressing the key will move the chart center to cursor position −...
  • Page 20 Simrad CS66 COP20 Operator panel (Option) A COP20 may be included in the CS66 system to replace the Cherry keyboard and the TrackMan wheel. POWER ALARM DIMMER INDICATOR Trackball COP20 TRACK BALL WITH KEYBOARD COURSOR KEYS Power key Used for turning the CS66 system ON/OFF. Refer page 8.
  • Page 21 USER INTERFACE Keyboard The keyboard is used for entering characters in the different dialog boxes. Several function keys are pre-defined as short-cut keys. Refer Tool bar, page 19. The arrow keys in the lower right corner of the keyboard may be used for selecting chart scale.
  • Page 22 Simrad CS66 COP30 Operator panel (Option) A COP30 may be included in the CS66 system to replace the Cherry keyboard and the TrackMan wheel. The next pages give an overview over elements on COP30, with references to pages with additional description.

  • Page 23: Dedicated Keys

    USER INTERFACE Keyboard The keyboard is used for entering characters in the different dialog boxes. Several function keys are pre-defined as short-cut keys. Refer Tool bar, page 19. The arrow key in the lower right corner of the keyboard may be used for selecting chart scale.
  • Page 24 Simrad CS66 Used to start sailing along a predefined route. When the key is pressed, the Start Voyage dialog will be displayed. Refer Starting a voyage, page 98. Used to stop sailing along a predefined route. Refer Stopping the voyage, page 99.
  • Page 25 The COP10 Remote Operator panel is designed for mounting in the helmsman chair’s armrest, and makes it possible to remotely operate the CS66 system. The unit has dedicated keys, and a dimmer key used for adjusting the illumination on the COP10 panel.

  • Page 26: Display Organization

    Simrad CS66 Used to cancel the last command. Used for increasing or decreasing the display illumination. Refer Display palettes, page 42. Used for resetting an acoustic alarm. See also The CS message system, page 128. Used to confirm a selection.

  • Page 27: Tool Bar

    USER INTERFACE Menu bar The menu bar provides pull down menus used for accessing commands, submenus and dialog boxes. Tool bar The tool bar contains drop down list used for selecting chart scale, command keys together with a voyage status field. When the cursor is rested over a toolbar key, the function for the selected key will appear.
  • Page 28 Simrad CS66 Ref. Toolbar key Function Shortcut key page Keys used for selecting base, standard, F4, F5, F6 custom or all chart information. Draws a circle with variable radius. The circle center may be the vessel or a position set by the cursor.
  • Page 29 USER INTERFACE Ref. Toolbar key Function Shortcut key page Stop the voyage function Delete Silence alarm sound Graphic area The graphic area shows chart in selected scale and with selected information. Refer 20221859 / F...

  • Page 30: Dialog Boxes

    Simrad CS66 Chart layout on the display, page 43. Information windows 6 different information windows may be activated from the Window menu to show information about current vessel, sensors and cursor position. Refer Information windows, page In addition to these selectable windows, the Route window will be automatically displayed when a route is started.
  • Page 31 USER INTERFACE Object information window When moving the cursor to the object and clicking the right cursor key, the object information dialog will be displayed. The dialog shows a list of information for the selected object/area, together with cursor position when the right key was pressed. List of objects in the information dialog will depend on available information for the selected area.

  • Page 32: Chart Symbols

    Simrad CS66 3.3 Chart symbols All chart symbols used by the CS system is presented in the Chart Symbols window. Use the following procedure to display the symbols: Make sure that the ChartletsBase database is registered. Refer page 32. Tap the Tools menu followed by the Chart Symbols command.

  • Page 33: On-Screen Keyboard

    USER INTERFACE Object information window, page 23. The Chart Symbols window includes a color calibration function, described in Verifying the display color, page 116. 3.4 On-Screen keyboard The CS system includes Microsoft On-Screen Keyboard function, activated by tapping the Tools menu followed by the On-Screen Keyboard command.

  • Page 34: The Logbook

    Simrad CS66 3.5 The logbook In the CS66 system, system information and vessel movements will be automatically logged and saved to an internal database. The voyage recording is defined by the IMO and includes information required to reproduce the navigation and verify the official database used during the previous 12 hours.
  • Page 35 USER INTERFACE Playback function All system information and vessel movements saved in the internal database may be used by the system’s Playback function. Start and stop time is selected in the Logbook dialog, together with which logged information that should be used for playback. Use the following procedure to start the Playback function: Tap Play Back −...
  • Page 36 Simrad CS66 Close the playback function by reopening the Logbook dialog and deactivating Play Back 20221859 / F...

  • Page 37: Getting Ready To Use The System

    GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM 4 GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM This section holds procedures that have to be performed before the CS66 system is ready to use. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 38: Installing A Chart Database

    Simrad CS66 4.1 Installing a chart database The CS66 system has pre-installed word-wide C-Map CM-93 Edition 3.0 (CM-93/3) charts distributed by Jeppesen Marine. Charts in S57 and S63 format may also be imported to the CS system. Separate software module must be obtained from Jeppesen.
  • Page 39 The pre-installed C-MAP database includes detailed charts, but a license code for detailed chart zones have to be obtained from Jeppesen or your local Simrad dealer before the system can be used. All C-MAP chart management is performed by using the C-MAP Chart Manager.
  • Page 40 Simrad CS66 Registering the database The chart databases installed from factory are displayed in the Registered databases field. If a new database is to be installed use the following procedure: Activate the Databases tab in the C-MAP Chart Manager Press Register manually, and locate the...
  • Page 41 GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM Installing S57 charts S57 charts are installed from the S57 Chart Manager. Press the Import S57 key in the S57 Chart Manager dialog to activate the Import S57 dialog Select the … key and browse to the folder where you have saved your S57 charts Press Import to start copying the chart cells to local hard disk...
  • Page 42 Simrad CS66 When the import process is completed the charts are ready to be used in the CS66 system Installing S63 charts The S63 charts needs a user permit code to be installed on the CS system. This permit code is unique to your system, and it is installed when the system is delivered from factory.
  • Page 43 GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM Press the ... key to install a certificate (*.crt) and public key (*.pub), eventually a signature file if these are supplied from your chart vendor (ref above) Press Install Permit File to locate and install the user permit code received from the chart vendor.

  • Page 44: Setting Up Primary And Secondary Reference Systems

    Simrad CS66 Press Import to start copying the chart cells to local hard disk − The chart cells will first be converted to S-57 format, then converted again to CS93/3 format used by the CS system. The conversion may take several hours When completed the charts are ready to be used in the CS system.
  • Page 45 GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM 20221859 / F...

  • Page 46: Navigator Setup

    Permitted heading deviation between primary and secondary heading source before an alarm is given. Used for initializing correct ship heading. Speed log systems are configured during installation of the CS66 system. Available names will be displayed in the Log drop down field. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 47: Echo Sounder

    Used for manually entering speed value. Echo sounder The echo sounders are configured during installation of the CS66 system. Available names will be displayed in the Echo Sounder drop down field. Used to enter transducer offset/draft when an echo sounder is connected.

  • Page 48: Defining The Quality Limits For The Gps Signal

    Simrad CS66 4.3 Defining the quality limits for the GPS signal The quality limits for the GPS signal is set in the GPS Quality Warning dialog. The signal quality is visualized by bubble color in the Nav and Beacon windows.

  • Page 49: Setting Up The Display

    SETTING UP THE DISPLAY 5 SETTING UP THE DISPLAY This section describes available display settings, how to position and scale the chart, and how to turn on/off information windows. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 50: Display Palettes

    Simrad CS66 5.1 Display palettes 3 different sets of display palettes are available for optimum color contrast under different light conditions. To change the display color, click the Setup menu followed by the Display command, and select requested display palette.

  • Page 51: Chart Layout On The Display

    SETTING UP THE DISPLAY 5.3 Chart layout on the display Several settings for the chart layout on the display are configured by tapping the Setup menu followed by Chart and Presentation Settings. The Chart Presentation Settings dialog will be displayed: The presentation is divided in logical groups as described in the following pages.
  • Page 52 Simrad CS66 Ship true scale: Displays the vessel symbol in true scale on the chart. True motion: The display shows the vessel symbol moving Ship motion: with its own true motion, while the chart remains fixed. The point at which new chart is...
  • Page 53 SETTING UP THE DISPLAY Two shadings: Only two shadows used to indicate water depth. Shallow color is used down to safety contour depth, and from safety contour and down safe water color is used. Highlight safety contour: The safety contour is normally highlighted but if the highlight cover/hides important information it can be turned off.
  • Page 54 Simrad CS66 Base: This is the level of information that cannot Display type: be removed from the display, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas and during all circumstances. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation.

  • Page 55: Information Windows

    SETTING UP THE DISPLAY Determines the point at which new chart will be displayed on the Generation of chart: screen. The following options are available: Automatic: The chart is redrawn automatically by the system, based on the vessel’s speed and heading.
  • Page 56 Simrad CS66 Nav window The navigation window shows the vessel’s present position and speed as measured by reference systems. In addition to time and date, the following information is shown: GPS name as defined in navigator setup. GPS: Refer page 38.
  • Page 57 SETTING UP THE DISPLAY Route window The route window showing the route name will be automatically activated when a route is started. It is possible to remove the window from the display by deselecting it from the Window menu. The window is divided in two sections, separated by a horizontal line.
  • Page 58 Simrad CS66 GPS Quality window The GPS quality window visualizes the defined quality limits for the GPS signal as described in Defining the quality limits for the GPS signal, page 40. The following color indication for GPS quality is used in the slide bar: −...

  • Page 59: Selecting The Chart Scale

    SETTING UP THE DISPLAY 5.5 Selecting the chart scale Active chart scale is indicated in the tool bar’s drop down field. The chart scale is changed by: − selecting a scale in the scale drop down field − by scrolling up/down with the middle cursor key −...

  • Page 60: Positioning The Chart On The Screen

    Simrad CS66 5.6 Positioning the chart on the screen Follow ship function When the ship symbol key is tapped, the system will automatically keep the vessel in the center of the display, either with True, Relative or Scroll motion. Refer Chart layout on the display, page 43.

  • Page 61: Displaying Vectors And Trails

    SETTING UP THE DISPLAY To vessel position When the Move View To menu followed by the Ship command is selected, the chart will be moved to vessel position. After the display is redrawn with the vessel in center, the vessel’s movement on the display will be dependant on setting for ship motion.
  • Page 62 Simrad CS66 STABILISATION INDICATOR GYRO VECTOR COURSE/SPEED OVER GROUND VECTOR TIME INCREMENTS TRAIL TIME LABELS Trails are activated by selecting the Setup menu followed by Vectors and Trail command, and then selecting the Activate Primary or Activate Secondary commands. Active function is labeled with a tick.
  • Page 63 SETTING UP THE DISPLAY Vectors and trail setup The vectors and trail layout are defined in the Own Ship’s Vectors and Trail dialog. Vectors Show Velocity Vector: Displays a vector for the course/speed over ground based on measurement from the active navigator. The length of the line is determined by the settings in the Minutes field.

  • Page 64: Head Up Display

    Simrad CS66 5.8 Head up display The Head Up display makes it possible to display an overview or a detailed chart in a separate window, independent on vessel position and chart scale in the main display. In this display the vessel is shown with head up.

  • Page 65: Tools For Safe Navigation

    TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION 6 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION This section describes available functions used for increasing the navigation safety. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 66: Man Over Board

    Simrad CS66 6.1 Man Over Board If an emergency situation should occur, a single tap on the Man over board toolbar key will place a marker at the vessel’s current position. A Man Over Board marker will also be placed at the current...
  • Page 67 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION The danger alarm parameters are defined in the dialog activated by tapping the Setup menu followed by the Danger Alarm and Settings commands. The following parameters have to be set: Pre-warning time in minutes for the antigrounding alarm. Forward (F): Width in meters for the pre-warning sector.

  • Page 68: Displaying Information About Danger Objects

    Simrad CS66 The danger alarm function is disabled when the ship speed is less than 2 knots, or when the pre-warning time is set to 0 minutes. 6.3 Displaying information about danger objects When the danger alarm function is active, it is possible to view information about the objects/areas that are defined as dangerous or caution area.

  • Page 69: Other Vessels' Movement

    TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION 6.4 Other vessels’ movement Other vessels’ movement may be displayed in the chart by connecting an AIS system or an ARPA radar to the CS66 system. The different symbols for AIS and ARPA targets are as shown below.
  • Page 70 Simrad CS66 A dangerous target is illustrated with bold line and with red color. A dangerous target symbol will flash until acknowledged by the operator. The illustration shows a dangerous AIS target. A lost target is indicated with crossed lines centered on the target symbol.
  • Page 71 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION The following selections may be made for displaying the targets: Toggles on/off all selected ARPA/AIS target options in the Show: chart: Disable: No ARPA target vectors displayed. Vectors: True Course: Displays the ARPA target vectors with true course.

  • Page 72: Tracking A Vessel's Motion

    Simrad CS66 The AIS Target Info window could also be activated by tapping the Tools menu followed by the AIS Target Info command. The windows will remain in the display until OK or Close is tapped. 6.5 Tracking a vessel’s motion The CS system makes it possible to track the movement for own vessel, AIS and ARPA targets.
  • Page 73 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION The following settings are available: Log on time: Track points drawn with time lag Tracking Type: according to Minimum Time setting. Log on distance: Track points drawn with distance according to Distance setting. Log on width: Track points drawn if the vessel exceeds the width entered in Width setting.
  • Page 74 Simrad CS66 Saving or closing a track A vessel’s track is saved or no longer tracked by: Select the Tracking menu followed by the Tracked Targets command. − Tracked targets will be listed in the Tracked Targets dialog. Select the tracked target that should be saved or no longer tracked, and confirm by tapping OK −...

  • Page 75: Setting A Fixed Mark At Vessel Position

    TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION Displaying or deleting previously saved tracks Saved track files may be displayed or deleted by tapping the Tracking menu followed by the Load Track command. A list of all previously saved tracks will be displayed. Selected track is displayed by tapping OK, while the track file is deleted from the CS system when tapping Delete Track.

  • Page 76: Variable Range Marker

    Simrad CS66 The mark is deleted by pressing the right cursor key when the cursor is in center of the mark. 6.7 Variable range marker A circle may be added to the chart to indicate a guard zone, either around the vessel or around a fixed position in the chart.

  • Page 77: Fixed Range Markers

    TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION 6.8 Fixed range markers Up to three fixed range markers may be positioned on the display. The markers are used for measuring bearing or distance from the vessel to other objects in the chart. A marker can also be set by tapping the Tools menu followed by one of the Fixed Range Marker commands, or by tapping the key on the keyboard.

  • Page 78: Manually Calculating Vessel Position

    Simrad CS66 6.9 Manually calculating vessel position When no GPS is available, the Lines Of Position function (LOP) and a magnetic compass may be used to calculate your position. Two LOPs will give you an estimated vessel position. To obtain a high degree of accuracy (position fix) three LOPs must be used.
  • Page 79 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION Go back to the Lines Of Position dialog, press the Line 2 key and repeat the procedure to position a LOP from the mast - The Lines Of Position dialog will now show bearing for both lines Adjust the bearing value to exactly match your readings from the magnetic compass As soon as possible, find a third object and...

  • Page 80: Tidal Predictions

    Simrad CS66 6.10 Tidal predictions C-Map The C-MAP Professional + chart database contains about 4000 tide prediction points around the world. These predictions points may be loaded and displayed by selecting the Tides menu, followed by the Display Tide Points command.
  • Page 81 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION Predicted high/low water events Press the High/Low Water tab to display the high and low water events represented with date and numeric values for water height. Predicted water levels By activating the Water Levels tab the dialog will show water levels in 1 hour’s step for the selected date and the following 2 days.
  • Page 82 Simrad CS66 Displaying all tide points A list of all tide prediction points around the world is displayed by selecting the Tides menu followed by the Tides Info command, or by pressing the Whole Database button in the Tides Info dialog.

  • Page 83: Working With Routes

    NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 7 WORKING WITH ROUTES This section holds description for the different methods that may be used when creating and saving a route. The section also includes guidance for modifying, copying and printing a route. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 84: General

    106 onwards. 7.2 The Route Editor window In the CS66 system, routes are planned in a separate Route Editor window. This window is activated when a new route is created, or when an existing route is modified.
  • Page 85 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 The lower part of the window contains the waypoint table for active route. When a new route is to be created, the waypoint table is empty. This waypoint table may be removed from the window by tapping the Route menu and toggling off the Waypoints command.

  • Page 86: Route Symbols

    Simrad CS66 7.3 Route symbols The following route symbols are used in the CS system: First waypoint with waypoint number and route name. Fixed waypoint with waypoint number and turn radius. Range and bearing between two waypoints. Active waypoint. Movable waypoint.

  • Page 87: Route Parameters

    NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 7.4 Route parameters When a waypoint is added to a route, the system will use the default parameter values shown in the waypoints section of the Route window: Note Route settings for an active route may be changed by tapping the Navigation menu and then selecting the Route Settings command.
  • Page 88 The deviation may be set individually for each leg in the route. Refer Modifying a route by using the Waypoint dialog, page Speed This is the speed used by the CS66 system for calculating estimated time for the route. Rhumb line Option for selecting Rhumb Line computation when calculating the distance between two waypoints.

  • Page 89: Creating A New Route

    NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 7.5 Creating a new route Two methods could be used when creating a new route: − using the cursor. Refer page 82 − manually enter waypoints into a waypoint table as described in page 83 Using the cursor for entering waypoints is used when a rough position of the waypoints is sufficient, while the waypoint’s...
  • Page 90 Simrad CS66 − The dialog will be closed and the system is ready for entering waypoints. Creating a route by using the cursor For route symbols, refer page 78. Before the cursor may be used for entering waypoints, the chart center has to be set according to the position for the first waypoint.
  • Page 91 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 Numeric entries of waypoints If latitude and longitude for waypoint positions are known, these values may be entered into the Waypoint table in the lower part of the Route Editor window. WAYPOINT TABLE If the Waypoints table is not visible, toggle it on by...
  • Page 92 Simrad CS66 Moves highlighted waypoint one place up/down in the waypoint table Displays the highlighted waypoint in center of the display Deletes the highlighted waypoint The waypoint table is also used for entering information about critical points in the route. Refer Specifying critical waypoints, page 86.
  • Page 93 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 Displaying information about danger objects When the Check Route function is activated, information about danger objects may be displayed by tapping the Route menu followed by the Danger Object Info command. The Danger Objects Info dialog will be displayed.
  • Page 94 Simrad CS66 Specifying critical waypoints Each named waypoint in a route may be defined as critical in the Critical Points tab in the Waypoint table. When a waypoint is defined as critical, a Critical warning will be displayed in the Toolbar before the vessel reaches the waypoint.

  • Page 95: Displaying Routes

    NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 Saving a route When all waypoints are entered or when a route is modified, the route is saved by tapping the Route menu and selecting Save. If the route is to be saved with a different name, the Save As command must be selected.

  • Page 96: Modifying Routes

    Simrad CS66 A displayed route is removed from the display from the Hide Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting the Navigation menu followed by the Hide command. 7.7 Modifying routes Any parameter in a route may be modified after the route has been created and saved.
  • Page 97 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 Using the cursor for modification When the route that is to be modified is displayed, the cursor may be used to edit the route. To move a waypoint, activate the waypoint by positioning the cursor over selected waypoint.

  • Page 98: Copying A Route

    Simrad CS66 Reversing a route A route may be reversed by tapping the Reverse Route toolbar key in the Route Editor window. The waypoints will immediately be shown in reversed order, both in the Waypoint table and in the chart.

  • Page 99: Printing A Route

    − By tapping the Print key in the Route Editor window 7.10 Deleting a route A saved route is deleted from the CS66 system by selection the Navigation menu followed by the Delete command. − The Delete route dialog is displayed.

  • Page 100: Importing Routes

    The route is saved by tapping Save in this dialog. 7.12 Importing routes Route created on a remote computer may be imported to the CS66 system. Two different methods are available for import: − Routes imported individually by tapping the Navigation menu followed by the Import SPS.v1 command. The route to be imported is selected from the Open dialog.

  • Page 101: Navigating With The Cs66

    NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 8 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 This section holds procedures for operation and for sailing along a preplanned route. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 102: General

    8.2 Creating and sailing along a quick route The CS66 offers a sail to position function by creating a route from the vessel’s current position to a cursor position. Use the following procedure to start the quick route function: Select the Navigation menu followed by the Create Quick Route command.
  • Page 103 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 Start sailing along the quick route by selecting the Navigation menu and tapping the Start command. It is also possible to start the function by tapping the key or the key on the QUICK ROUTE optional COP30.
  • Page 104 Simrad CS66 Parameter setting for the quick route Parameters used when creating a quick route are defined in the Quick Route Settings dialog. The dialog is activated when a route is under construction by tapping the Navigation menu followed by the Quick Route Settings command.

  • Page 105: Sailing Along A Predefined Route

    NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 8.3 Sailing along a predefined route The voyage function in the CS system makes it possible to sail along any preplanned route and the system will give an alarm if the vessel’s heading or position differs from predefined values defined when the route was planned.
  • Page 106 Simrad CS66 Selecting the start position A predefined route may be started from any leg on the route, and the system will automatically select the leg that is closest to the vessel’s actual position. Note The route will not start if: −...
  • Page 107 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 The selections in the dialog are used as follows: Lists all predefined routes. Route Name: From/To Port: Shows additional information about the route. Shows additional information for waypoints. From/To Waypoint: If other than last waypoint is selected, the route will be defined from WP1 to the selected waypoint.
  • Page 108 Simrad CS66 Changing route operation parameters Route operation parameters may be modified when a route is active by tapping the Navigation menu followed by the Route Operation Settings command. The following parameters may be changed: Operator signal: Wheel over warning: Specifies the time in minutes before reaching the wheel over point at which a wheel over warning will be given.

  • Page 109: Calculating Position And Range/Bearing

    Alarm window. 8.4 Calculating position and range/bearing The calculator included in the CS66 is used for two calculating functions: − Calculating position − Calculating range and bearing Both functions may be used with great-circle or rhumb line computation.
  • Page 110 Simrad CS66 Calculate position Used for calculating the coordinates for a new point from a given position, and with known range and bearing from this position. The position may be calculated by using different methods: − Entering the known position, distance and bearing in the...

  • Page 111: Alarm Messages

    NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66 8.5 Alarm messages The CS66 system will continually check for danger situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, the Alarm window with an alarm message will be displayed, and an audible alarm will be activated.
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  • Page 113: Managing The Chart Database

    MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE 9 MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE This section includes description of how the chart database is automatically and manually updated. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 114: General

    Simrad CS66 9.1 General The chart database should always be updated with the latest available information, and all chart suppliers will offer an update service. Refer to separate information from the supplier that has delivered charts to your CS system.
  • Page 115 MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE The dialog is used for selecting object category. Each category may hold one or more sub-categories. Select the type of object that should be added, and confirm the entry by tapping OK. A symbol for the selected type of object will now be placed in the display center, and the Manual Update dialog will be displayed: The object may now be located by the cursor or by entering...

  • Page 116: Adding Mariner Objects

    Object Information window as described in page 23. 9.3 Adding Mariner objects The CS66 system makes it possible for the user to plot own markers or areas to identify events, hazards etc in the chart. All entered user information is automatically saved, and will be visible in the chart independent of chart presentation settings.
  • Page 117 MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE When the selection is confirmed by tapping OK, a symbol for the selected type of object will be placed in the display center, and the Mariner Object dialog will be shown: The object may now be located by the cursor or by entering coordinates if the symbol is a single point.
  • Page 118 Simrad CS66 Object information window, page 23. Modifying and deleting a mariner object A mariner object may be edited or removed from the display by tapping the Tools menu followed by Mariner Objects and Edit commands. The Edit Mariner Object dialog will be displayed.
  • Page 119 MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE Position fix points The operator may manually place a position fix point, with a corresponding time label in the chart display. The dialog for setting up a manual position fix point is accessed by tapping the Tools menu followed by Mariner Objects and Position Fix commands.
  • Page 120 Simrad CS66 Position lines The operator may manually draw a position line on the display, and specify the time when the position line is drawn manually. Tap the Tools menu followed by Mariner Objects and Position Line commands to access the Position Line dialog.

  • Page 121: Viewing Available Charts, Chart Legend And Summary Report

    MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE 9.4 Viewing available charts, chart legend and summary report Chart catalogue All available charts may be viewed by tapping the Setup menu followed by Chart and Chart Catalog commands. Select the chart category that should be displayed, and confirm by tapping OK.
  • Page 122 Simrad CS66 Chart legend Information about active chart may be displayed by tapping the Setup menu followed by Chart and Chart Legend commands. Summary report A summary report of official authority’s update files may be displayed by selecting the Setup menu followed by Chart and Summary Report commands.

  • Page 123: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 10 MAINTENANCE This section holds descriptions for simple maintenance procedures that should be performed by the system operator. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 124: Maintenance Philosophy

    Simrad CS66 10.1 Maintenance philosophy All units in the CS system are “repair by replacement” units, and the operator is therefore required to perform only a very limited amount of preventive maintenance. 10.2 Cleaning the operator panel and the computer surface Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to avoid damage to the keys and the panel.
  • Page 125 MAINTENANCE Tap the Tools menu followed by the Chart Symbols command. − The Chart Symbols window will be displayed. Set the scale to 1:50 000. Enlarge the window to cover the complete screen by tapping the Maximize key. Move the cursor to the middle of the color test diagram in the lower part of the area, and press the middle cursor key to center the display on this position.

  • Page 126: Preventive Maintenance Intervals

    Simrad CS66 Verify that the color for the diagonal lines can be clearly distinguished from each other. If not, the monitor has to be sent to Simrad for recalibration. 10.6 Preventive maintenance intervals Local evaluations should be made to determine site-specific maintenance intervals.

  • Page 127: Backup And Restore Procedures

    Restore from library backup Simrad Backup Manager The Simrad Backup manager is a program for writing library backups to a DVD for safe storage. You can also write backups from a DVD to the library. It is strongly recommended to store important backups on a DVD because the library is not considered as a safe storage for backup.

  • Page 128: Factory Restore

    Simrad CS66 In the Simrad Recovery Console mode the following screen is shown with three alternatives: • Press F to restore system to it’s factory default state • Press B to backup the current system state • Press R to restore from a previous backup...
  • Page 129 MAINTENANCE When data is restored the following screen is shown: When the restoring process is finished you will be asked to restart the computer or press CTRL+Alt+Del. 20221859 / F...
  • Page 130 This identification text will help you to select the correct backup when you are going to burn the backup to a DVD in the Simrad Backup manager: When the backup procedure is running the following screen is shown: At the end of the procedure, the screen below is shown.
  • Page 131 MAINTENANCE Restore from previous backup In the ‘Welcome to the Simrad Backup and Recovery Console” screen, press R to restore data from previous backup. The following picture is shown. Type the name of the backup you want to restore. When the restore process is running the following screen is...
  • Page 132 When the restore process is finished the following screen is shown: Simrad Backup Manager To open the Simrad Backup Manager the unit must have been started in the normal way (CS66 mode). Do not make backups when the chart system is used for navigation The Simrad Backup Manager is started from the Tools menu.
  • Page 133 MAINTENANCE The Simrad Backup Manager starts and the following screen is shown: The screen shows free library space, burned backups and backups to be burned. Old and obsolete backups may be deleted from the library. 20221859 / F...
  • Page 134 Backup Manager and restart the program with the DVD inserted. Each DVD contains information about the number of discs in the set and which number you have inserted. The backups are now available in the Simrad Recovery Console. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 135: System Messages

    SYSTEM MESSAGES 11 SYSTEM MESSAGES This section provides a description of the different type of messages used in the CS66 system. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 136: Main Failure Alarm

    The alarm will sound until it is reset by pressing the key on the ECDIS Alarm reset unit. 11.2 The CS message system The CS66 system will continually check for danger situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, the Attention window will be displayed.

  • Page 137: Testing The Alarm System

    SYSTEM MESSAGES Indications These messages inform you of conditions that are noteworthy for the Operator. Indication messages are indicated with yellow background color. 11.3 Testing the alarm system Alarms and indicators may be tested by tapping the Setup menu followed by the System Configuration command. To prevent unauthorized use of the system configuration entries, the entry has been password protected.
  • Page 138 Simrad CS66 Alphabetic alarm listing The next pages show a complete alphabetic listing of all alarm messages that may occur in the CS system. ALARM TEXT ALARM TYPE TIMEOUT <Input> timed out AIS Antenna Exceeds Limit AIS capacity 95% AIS capacity exceeded...
  • Page 139 SYSTEM MESSAGES ALARM TEXT ALARM TYPE TIMEOUT Datum Difference Datum Lost default variable Deviation from route Difference Navigators Different geodetic datum End Of Route ERROR <Device name> Grounding Danger Gyro Difference Gyro Error HPR Error HPR Simulation Information overscale Inside Danger Area Internal AIS Unit Error Invalid Log Speed JRC Arpa Error...
  • Page 140 Simrad CS66 ALARM TEXT ALARM TYPE TIMEOUT Rec Wpt Error Route across safety contour Route across specified area Rt Rcv Cr Err RTA Error (ARPA radar target error) Safety contour set to default Seismic Data Error SOG Error Testing Alarm...

  • Page 141: Fault Finding

    FAULT FINDING 12 FAULT FINDING This section presents a list of symptoms and suggested corrective actions for the MC50 computer. 20221859 / F...

  • Page 142: Fault Location/Identification

    If you are not able to correct the error situation yourself, you should contact your nearest Simrad service office for advice or to request service on board. The fault-finding table below assumes that the problem is caused by the MC50 itself and that no external factors are involved.

  • Page 143: Terms And Abbreviations

    The vessel’s heading may differ from the course over ground due to the effects of wind, tide and currents. Operating Panel for the Simrad Common Operator Station Distance in Nautical miles to Closest Point of Approach for the ARPA target...
  • Page 144 Simrad CS66 NMEA0183 message that contains time, position, and fix related data NMEA0183 message that specifies position fix, time of position fix, and status GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Global Positioning System. A satellite based navigation tool. This system is based on satellites in fixed orbits, circling the earth at an altitude of approximately 20,200 km.
  • Page 145 TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Route A stored sequence of waypoints. These waypoints will be listed in the order in which you desire to follow them. Receiver Speed Over Ground. The actual speed of the vessel relative to the ocean floor. SOLAS SOLAS is the IMO convention to ensure Safety Of Life At Sea.
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  • Page 147: Index

    This index is divided into two parts: General index ............page 140 A comprehensive index of essential terms used in this CS66 Operator Manual. Menu index............page 146 References to all pull-down menus and their commands used in the CS system.

  • Page 148: General Index

    Simrad CS66 14.1 General index Range and Bearing, 103 Chart catalogue, 114 Chart center, 53 Alarm messages, 130 Moving, 53 Targets, 62 Moving to chart, 54 Displaying, 63 Moving to position, 53 Displaying information, 64 Moving to preplanned route, 54...
  • Page 149 INDEX APPLY, 23 Checking a route, 85 CANCEL, 23 Cherry keyboard, 4, 11 OK, 23 Clear highlight, 24 Display, 19 C-MAP, 6, 31 Areas, 19 Command key, 20 Chart layout, 44 COP10, 5, 18 Dialog boxes, 23 Dedicated keys, 18 Graphic area, 23 Dimmer key, 18 Information windows, 23...
  • Page 150 Simrad CS66 Positioning, 70 Follow ship function, 53 Main failure, 129 Maintenance, 117 General, 117 Graphic area, 23 Intervals, 119 Gyro, 39 Man Over Board, 59 Setting a marker, 59 Mariner objects Harbor ETA window, 51 Adding, 109 Head up display, 57...
  • Page 151 INDEX Deleting, 112 Copying, 91 Moving, 112 Creating, 82 Positioning, 112 Numeric entries, 84 Settings, 112 Using the cursor, 83 Danger objects, 86 Position fix points, 112 Danger objects info, 86 Position lines, 113 Default deviation, 81 Adding, 113 Deleting, 92 Deleting, 113 Displaying, 88 Moving, 113...
  • Page 152 Simrad CS66 Unload track, 66 TrackMan wheel, 4 Sail to position, 95 TrackMan Wheel, 11 Saving a route, 88 Turn radius, 80 Saving manual chart updates, 108 Default settings, 80 Sensors, 37 ARPA, 40 Configuring, 37 Variable range marker, 69...
  • Page 153 INDEX Windows Route Editor window, 77 Zooming, 52 20221859 / F...

  • Page 154: Menu Index

    Simrad CS66 14.2 Menu index Create New Route, 82 Danger Objects Info, 86 Help Edit, 91 About, 6 Print Route, 92 Operator Manual, iii Save, 83, 88 Save As, 91 Variable Range Marker, 86 Move View To, 53 Waypoints, 78, 84...
  • Page 155 INDEX Fixed Range Marker, 70, 71 On-Screen Keyboard, 26 Head Up Display, 57 Position Fix at Ship, 68 Logbook, 27 Variable Range Marker, 69 Manual Update, 107 Tracking Add Notice to Mariner, 107 Load Track, 68 Add Object, 107 Targets, 65 Review Updates, 109 Tracked Targets, 67 Mariner Objects...

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