Introduction And System Familiarization - Simrad CE33 ChartSounder Manual

CE33 Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1-1

1.1 Introduction and system familiarization

Congratulations on your purchase of SIMRAD CE33 ChartSounder - a
combination of the latest GPS and SDGPS receiver technology and optional
built-in differential receiver for accurate positioning, plus: detailed cartogra-
phy and high performance echosounder; all in a unique slim-line design with a
bright 6" TFT color or monochrome display.
The CE33 chart system includes a built-in world chart for rough planning and
overview. The choice of chart system best suitable for the CE33 was carefully
singled out to be the C-MAP NT+ mini cards. The optional C-MAP charts are
available world-wide at your local Simrad dealer.
The echosounder system with selectable frequencies will provide an impres-
sion of Bottom expansion, VRM expansion, A-scope and White line.
The Global Positioning System is at this time and age the most common
system used for navigation and positioning all over the world. Not only for
maritime use, but also for land-based applications and aviation. The satellite-
based system has been developed and is operated by the US Department of
Defense in order to provide an accurate and reliable service, which include a
24-hour global coverage.
The GPS system consists of approx. 24 satellites which orbit around the Earth
at an altitude of approx. 20,200 km.
The satellites transmit perfectly synchronized data. However, depending on
the position, the signals will reach the receiver at a slightly different time. By
adding the measured time difference to the known position of the satellites it
is possible to calculate the ship's position to within a few meters.
DS33 Dual Station for the CE33 is available with a 6" bright TFT color
or monochrome display. The main unit and the dual station are identical in
design and operation.
How to use this manual?
It is a good idea if you make yourself familiar with the key functions, menu
structure and rotation of pages (screens) described in chapter 2 before you
start out, and then proceed with section 2.7 Initial start-up. For quick location
of a certain term, please check the "Glossary of terms" and the "Index" at the
back of the manual. Also, "How to get started" further on in this chapter will