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Kongsberg Maritime disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation, use or maintenance of the equipment. Disclaimer Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is correct and fairly stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions. Support information If you require maintenance or repair, contact your local dealer.
Software Release Note Table of contents DO I NEED TO UPGRADE? ............5 SOFTWARE LICENSES .............. 6 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............7 See the instruction video....................7 Removing the operating software ..................8 Deleting the sy50.xml system file..................9 Installing a new version of the operating software ............9 UPDATED FUNCTIONS AND DIALOG BOXES ......
Do I need to upgrade? Do I need to upgrade? This software update introduces new functionality. It also addresses software bugs that have been reported by our users, or detected during our own product testing. We recommend that all users update their software. 490366/B...
Simrad SY50 Software Release Note Software licenses The Simrad SY50 is not a licensed product. The SY50 system does not need any software licenses to operate. However, specific software license codes "unlocks" additional functionality. The software license is a 32 character hexadecimal string based on the hardware identifier ( ).
Registered dealers and distributors can download the new software version from the "Simrad Dealer Club". To access the "Simrad Dealer Club", visit our website. • www.kongsberg.com/sdc Topics See the instruction video, page 7 Removing the operating software, page 8 Deleting the sy50.xml system file, page 9...
Simrad SY50 Software Release Note Removing the operating software Before you can install the new software version, you must remove the old version. Prerequisites The following items may be useful: • Computer mouse • Computer keyboard Neither tools nor instruments are required. This procedure is made for the Microsoft ®...
Software installation Select in the dialog box to remove the software. Uninstall Follow the instructions provided by the wizard. Click the [X] in the top right corner to close the Control Panel. If applicable: Disconnect the keyboard and the mouse from the Processor Unit. Deleting the sy50.xml system file After you have removed the SY50 software, there is still one more file that must be deleted before you can install the new software version.
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Simrad SY50 Software Release Note Unpack the ZIP file to access the executable application file. Copy the application file to a USB flash drive. Turn on the Processor Unit. Make the following preparations. If applicable: Connect the keyboard and the mouse to USB sockets on the front panel of the Processor Unit.
Updated functions and dialog boxes Updated functions and dialog boxes This new software version has resulted in changes to some of the functions and dialog boxes in the SY50 user interface. Topics User Settings Setup page , page 11 Units page, page 12 New Marker dialog box, page 14 Operating Panel page, page 14 Display Options dialog box, page 22...
Simrad SY50 Software Release Note saved user settings. These settings can be related to different operations, environmental conditions or basic personal preferences. By default, information about the current range, bearing and tilt will not be saved. On the User Settings...
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Updated functions and dialog boxes Description The SY50 system is prepared to work with several international standards for units of measurements. Use the options to select the units of measurements you want to work with. The Units SY50 system uses them in all presentations. You only need to define them once. Use the drop-down lists provided to make the selections.
Simrad SY50 Software Release Note New Marker dialog box dialog box allows you to create a new marker based on the known depth New Marker and geographical position of a new target. How to open dialog box is opened from the button in the menu.
Updated functions and dialog boxes functionality provided by the SY50 system can be accessed using the trackball on the Operating Panel and the menu system shown in the display presentation. The SY50 system supports two different operating panels. These are referred to as "Mk2"...
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Simrad SY50 Software Release Note Details User Setting Buttons On the Mk2 Operating Panel, the four buttons dedicated for user settings or presentation modes are located the top of the panel. Select to specify what you want to use the buttons Mode Selection for.
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Updated functions and dialog boxes Active Ping Gain This is the gain setting in the currently active view Active Ping Bearing This is the bearing setting in the currently active view. Active Ping Tilt This is the tilt setting in the currently active view Button Options The Mk2 Operating Panel is fitted with three function buttons.
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Simrad SY50 Software Release Note "OSM". Use on the shortcut menu to delete the Delete Own Ship Marker marker from the current view. Auto Bearing This is an "on/off" function. Set this function to On to start the automatic search function. In the Auto Bearing mode the SY50 system will automatically search within defined sector limits.
Updated functions and dialog boxes Operating Panel Mk3 The Mk3 Operating Panel is connected to the Processor Unit with a USB cable. A dedicated power supply unit is not required. Details User Settings Presentation modes On the Mk3 Operating Panel, the requested user setting or presentation mode is chosen with a single button.
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Simrad SY50 Software Release Note Rotary Switch Functions The Mk2 Operating Panel is fitted with three rotary switches. The Mk3 Operating Panel is fitted with two rotary switches. The switches are identified with numbers. Each switch can be assigned a function related to range, gain, bearing or tilt.
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Updated functions and dialog boxes mode is started. The chosen tilt sector is shown on the tilt indicator in the Horizontal view using a shaded background. The sector and step settings are made using the function on the menu. Tilt Main Zoom Place the cursor anywhere in the view, right-click and select...
Simrad SY50 Software Release Note Display Options dialog box dialog box is used to specify basic settings for the sonar presentation. Display Options The pages in the dialog box are described in a separate structure. How to open This dialog box is opened from the menu.
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Updated functions and dialog boxes Description page offers a range General of "on/off switches". You use them to enable or disable the relevant functions. Note The information shown on the top bar must not be used for vessel navigation. Details Use icons on the main menu Select this function to use icons instead of text on the...
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Simrad SY50 Software Release Note Bottom Depth Select this check box to see the current water depth on the top bar. The information must be provided by an external depth sensor (echo sounder) connected to the SY50 system. Roll Select this check box to see the vessel's current roll movements on the top bar.
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Updated functions and dialog boxes Related functionality Top bar The top bar is located at the top of the display presentation and stretches from the far left to the far right.The top bar gives you fast access to key functionality and navigational information.It provides buttons for hiding and showing the menu, making screen captures, opening the dialog box, and opening...
Simrad SY50 Software Release Note Minimum display requirements Unless specifically ordered, the SY50 system is not provided with a display. The display must then be purchased locally. You can use more than one display on your Processor Unit depending on personal and/or operational preferences.
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Index Index Bottom Bar Length General page..........24 Units page..........13 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) Menu on the Right Side description ..........24 General page..........23 minimum requirements display ............. 26 Depth Units page..........13 description New Manually Initiated Track Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)....
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Simrad SY50 Software Release Note Temperature Units page..........13 Top Bar General page..........23 Units page description ..........12 Updated functions and dialog boxes ..... 11 Use icons on the main menu General page..........23 User Settings User Settings Setup page ....... 11 User Settings Setup page description ..........
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