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Enabling/Disabling pages
Replacing a page
Creating custom pages
¼ Note:
You can only change the data on custom pages.
IS42 Display
Quick Guide
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Pages key
With no menu active:
• Press to scroll through the enabled data pages
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• Press and hold to display a list of enabled pages from where you can
select directly the page to display
Menu and dialog operation: Press to return to previous menu level or to exit
a dialog.
Arrow keys
2
Press to move up and down in menus and dialogs.
Press to adjust a value.
Enter key
3
Press to select a menu option and enter the next menu level.
Press to activate/deactivate a menu/dialog option.
MENU/Backlight key
Press once to display the page menu.
4
Double-press to display the Settings menu.
Press and hold to show the Display setup dialog.
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  • Page 1 Enabling/Disabling pages IS42 Display Quick Guide Replacing a page Pages key With no menu active: • Press to scroll through the enabled data pages • Press and hold to display a list of enabled pages from where you can select directly the page to display Menu and dialog operation: Press to return to previous menu level or to exit a dialog.
  • Page 2 Vessel setup wizard Menu navigation Selecting a data page Directly selecting a page Display setup Scrolling through enabled data pages Data source selection...
  • Page 3 IS42 Operator Manual ENGLISH www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 5 Marine Electronics Association. Copyright Copyright © 2016 Navico Holding AS. Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or system: www.simrad-yachting.com. Preface | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 6 The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product's section at the following website: www.simrad-yachting.com. About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the IS42. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    AIS page display options Displaying target information AIS messages AIS SART Vessel alarms AIS settings 32 Autopilot Safe operation with the autopilot Autopilot controller The autopilot page Autopilot modes Using the autopilot in an EVC system Contents | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 8 Cleaning the display unit Checking the connectors Software update 69 Menu flow chart Page menus Settings menu 72 Technical specification 73 Dimensional drawing 74 Terms and abbreviations 76 Supported data NMEA 2000 PGN (transmit) NMEA 2000 PGN (receive) Contents | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The IS42 is a networked multifunction instrument. The display shows data measured by sensors and other equipment connected to the system. The unit calculates speed, wind, trip distance and time, average speed, set and drift. If a compatible autopilot computer is connected to the network, the IS42 will also display autopilot status.

  • Page 10: Front Panel And Keys

    Press to activate/deactivate a menu/dialog option. MENU/Backlight key Press once to display the page menu. Double-press to display the Settings menu. Press and hold to display the Display setup dialog from where you can adjust the display backlight. Introduction | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Not all pages have a page specific menu, but all page menus give access to the Settings menu. You can also access the Settings menu by double-pressing the MENU key. Page menu Settings menu Basic operation | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 12: Display Setup

    Enter key to confirm your selection and to close the dialog Selected field Field in edit mode Ú Note: You can at any time press the Pages key to leave a dialog without saving the entries. Display setup Basic operation | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 13: Display Mode

    "Network groups" on page 62. Display mode The IS42 unit can be set up as an instrument only, as an autopilot display only, or as a combination of those two display modes. • Instrument display only: Displays active data pages. The Autopilot page can be one of these data pages •...

  • Page 14: Selecting A Data Page

    Refer to "Man Over Board (MOB)" on page 13 Selecting a data page The IS42 includes 14 predefined data pages, but only 8 of these can be enabled. For detailed information about pages, refer to "Pages" on page 14.

  • Page 15: Man Over Board (Mob)

    Man Over Board (MOB) Ú Note: MOB and AIS-SART will only work with a Simrad Multifunction Display (MFD) on the network. If a Man Over Board event is triggered from another system on the network, the instrument automatically switches to the MOB page.

  • Page 16: Pages

    Pages The IS42 includes 14 predefined data pages. In addition to these pages there are 13 template pages that can be used for creating user defined pages. You can have up to 8 pages enabled in the unit. These can be any combination of predefined pages and user defined pages.

  • Page 17: Predefined Pages And Template Pages

    1 + 6 Digital Speed 1 + 3 Digital - side Composite Wind 1 + 4 Digital Single analog Motoring Analog + 3 Steering 2x2 Digital (Engine) Single Time Plot Composite Wind + 3 Dual Time Plot Pages | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 18 Autopilot status page Autopilot status. Refer to "Autopilot" on page 32. Highway page Navigation information, including a 3D view of the boat position on the track. Tide page Tidal information shown relative to the yacht's bow. Pages | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 19 Current depth and histogram of recorded depth data. The Depth histogram time period can be set to show 5, 10, 30 or 60 minutes history. You change the period from the menu or by using the arrow keys. Pages | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 20 Wind Angle speed page Apparent angle and true wind speed. The wind angle indicator (1) is red for port and green for starboard tack. The true wind speed field includes a Beaufort scale indicator (2). Pages | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 21 GPS and navigation information. If not navigating the navigation fields show dashes. Composite Wind Easy visualization of wind information. Apparent wind angle indicator (1) and true wind angle indicator (2). AIS page Showing AIS targets within selected range. Refer to "AIS" on page Pages | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 22 The needle color indicates the engine's position: white for center, red for port and green for starboard. The motoring page can be set up to show one or two engines. Refer to "Engine setup" on page 64. Pages | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 23 When two gauges are selected, the data displayed in the dynamic fields are not repeated for the second gauge. Steering Navigational data, including an easy visualization of compass heading. Single time plot Easy visualization showing current and historical data plotted over a specified time scale. Pages | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Configuring Data Pages

    Any enabled page can be replaced with one of the other predefined pages, or by a template page if you want to create a custom page. Creating/editing a custom page A custom page is created in a two steps process: Pages | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Missing Or Faulty Data

    Missing or faulty data If a data type is missing or if the data is out of scale, there will be no data reading on the display. The example shows the basic Depth/Speed page with missing speed information. Pages | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Trip Log

    Trip 1 requires correctly calibrated boat speed for accurate trip records. Trip 2 requires a compatible GPS connected to the network. You start, stop and reset the active Trip log from the menu, activated by pressing the MENU key. Trip log | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Ais

    Lost AIS target. When no signals have been received within a time limit, a target is defined as lost. The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost. | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Selecting A Target

    Your own vessel heading information is read from the active heading sensor, and COG information is received from the active GPS. For other vessels COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system. | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Displaying Target Information

    List of all AIS messages All received messages are listed in the Message listing, activated by pressing the MENU key when the AIS page is displayed. Select a message and press the MENU key to display the original message. | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Ais Sart

    If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to other vessels from the IS42. From the Call dialog you can change channel or cancel the call. The Call dialog is closed when the connection is established.
  • Page 31 The CPA and TCPA define when a vessel is dangerous regardless of the enabled or disabled state. Vessel message Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a message is received from an AIS target. | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: Ais Settings

    The extension line can be used to indicate speed and course for targets, either as absolute (true) motion or relative to your vessel. AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information. | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 33 Your vessel's MMSI number Used for entering your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number into the system. You need to have this number entered to receive addressed messages from AIS and DSC vessels. | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 34: Autopilot

    • Verify at regular intervals the course and position of the vessel • Always switch to Standby mode and reduce speed in due time to avoid hazardous situations Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Autopilot Controller

    For boat type set to SAIL: activates Wind mode (A) • For other boat type settings: activates NoDrift mode (B) Press and hold to activate NAV mode (C) STBY key Press to activate Standby mode. Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 36: The Autopilot Page

    The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the mode depend on the autopilot computer, the boat type and available inputs, as explained in the description of the following steering modes. Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 37 Switch to AUTO mode by pressing the AUTO key. When the • mode is activated, the autopilot selects the current boat heading as the set heading. Changing set heading in AUTO mode You adjust the set heading by using the port or starboard keys. Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 38 Warning: In wind mode the autopilot steers to the apparent or true wind angle and not to a compass heading. Any wind shift could result in the vessel steering on an undesired course. Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 39 1° keys on the autopilot controller. Confirm the tack/gybe in the dialog by pressing the AUTO key • on the autopilot controller or the Enter key on the IS42. Ú Note: The autopilot will temporarily add a 5 degree bear-away on the new tack to allow the boat to pick up speed.
  • Page 40 AUTO key activates the heading capture function. This will automatically cancel the turn, and the vessel will continue on the heading read from the compass the very moment you pressed the AUTO key. Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 41 • seconds when the autopilot is in AUTO mode. • Confirm to switch to NAV mode in the dialog by pressing the AUTO key on the autopilot controller or the Enter key on the IS42. Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 42 Course change less than set limit Course change larger than set limit The course change limit setting depends on the autopilot computer: NAC-2/NAC-3: Course chg confirm angle, refer to "Steering (NAC-2/ • NAC-3)" on page 42 Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 43: Using The Autopilot In An Evc System

    • "Automatic steering (AC12N/AC42N)" on page 47 Using the autopilot in an EVC system When the IS42 is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode. The mode indicator is replaced by a dash to indicate EVC override.
  • Page 44 • Autotrim: Controls how aggressively the autopilot will apply rudder to compensate for a constant heading offset, e.g. when external forces such as wind or current affects the heading. Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 45 If the course change is more than this set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable. Sailing (NAC-2/NAC-3) Ú Note: Sailing parameters are only available when the boat type is set to Sail. Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 46 50º - 150º in AUTO mode • Manual speed: If neither boat speed or SOG data is available and or deemed reliable a manual value for speed source can be entered and used by the autopilot to aid steering calculations Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 47 Decrease the Wind value if the actual wind angle is S-ing around the set wind angle, or if the rudder activity is too high The performance mode is indicated in the top left corner of the autopilot page. • HI-A: High response mode set automatically Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 48 If AWA is >60º: Wind mode will use TWA - Apparent - True • VMG optimizing: Optimize the VMG to wind. The function will be active for 5–10 minutes after a new wind angle has been set and only when beating. Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 49 - Rate limit: The rate the vessel is turning in degrees per minute • Minimum rudder: Some boats may have a tendency of not responding to small rudder commands around the course keeping position because of a small rudder, a rudder deadband, Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 50 SG05 Autopilot computer The SG05 Autopilot computer offers the same settings as the AC12N/AC42N Autopilot computers. Refer to "AC12N/AC42N Autopilot computer" on page 45. Autopilot | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 51: Alarms

    A reminder reappears at given intervals for as long as the alarm condition exists. Ú Note: An alarm received from non Navico units on the network must be acknowledged on the unit generating the alarm. Alarms | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Enabling The Alarm System And The Alarm Siren

    Press the Enter key to enable/disable the alarm Press the MENU key to show the menu from where you can • access the alarm limits Alarm history The Alarm history dialog stores alarm messages until they are manually cleared. Alarms | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 53: Alarm Limits On Analog Pages

    This gives you a visual indication of alarm zones. True Wind Speed page showing Depth page showing high and low true wind limits shallow and deep water limits Alarms | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 54: Software Setup

    Software setup Prior to use, the IS42 requires a number of settings be configured in order for the system to perform as expected. Access to the required options are found in the Settings menu, accessed from the page menu or by pressing the MENU key twice.

  • Page 55: Remote Displays

    Remote displays Any compatible B&G HV display connected to the network can be configured to show desired data via the IS42. All HV Displays are listed in the Remote displays dialog. Displays not present on the network are greyed out.

  • Page 56: Calibration

    Ú Note: The distance should be greater than 0.5 NM, ideally 1 NM. To eliminate the effect of tidal conditions it is advisable to perform at least two runs, preferably three, along the measured course. Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 57 Divide the difference between the two recorded numbers and enter this as the wind angle off set If the starboard apparent wind angle is greater than the port angle, then divide the difference by 2 and enter this as a negative offset. Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 58 The Aft depth is calibrated in the same manner as the Depth offset. Ú Note: Aft Depth is only available when a valid signal is received from a second and compatible NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 device. Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 59 (the local field is reading more than 100%), the compass calibration will fail. • If the local field is reading more than 30%, you should look for any interfering magnetic objects and remove them, or you Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 60 If a suitable sensor is fitted, the system will monitor the current sea/air temperature and barometric pressure. The offset value to be entered should adjust the reading from the sensor to match a calibrated source. Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 61: Damping

    Auto select: Looks for all sources connected to the device. If more than one source is available for each data type, selection is made from an internal priority list. This option is suitable for the majority of installations. Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 62 Ú Note: Setting the instance number on a 3rd party product is typically not possible. Diagnostics The NMEA 2000 tab on the diagnostics page can provide information useful for identifying an issue with the network. Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 63 Fast Packet Errors Cumulative counter of any fast packet error. This could be a missed frame, or a frame out of sequence etc. NMEA 2000 PGNs are made Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 64 Changing the language causes the unit to restart. Time Controls the local time zone offset, and the format of the time and date. Display setup Displays the Display setup dialog. The following options are available: Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 65 • Sleep: Turns the backlight for screen and keys off to save power Display mode The IS42 unit can set up as an instrument only, as an autopilot display only, or as a combination of those two display modes. •...
  • Page 66 Sets the RPM and vessel fuel rate limits. Ú Note: These limits are a visual guide on the data pages. They do not set any alarms. Global reset Resets the source selection on all displays connected to the network. Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 67 About Displays copyright information, software version, and technical information for this unit. Software setup | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    Software update The IS42 includes a USB port of the back of the units. You use this port for software updates. You can update the software for the IS42 unit itself and for NMEA 2000 sensors connected to the network from the IS42.
  • Page 69 Download the latest software from our website: www.simrad- yachting.com, and save it to a USB device Insert the USB device to the IS42 unit, and restart the IS42 unit - The upgrade will now start automatically the upgrade procedure for all units Remove the USB device when the update is completed.
  • Page 70 Software update for remote devices Download the latest software from our website: www.simrad- yachting.com, and save it to a USB device Insert the USB device to the IS42 unit Start the File explorer, and select the update file on the USB device Start the update from the file details dialog Remove the USB device when the update is completed.

  • Page 71: Menu Flow Chart

    If relevant, the page menu includes basic functions for that panel. All page menus include access to the Settings dialog. Settings menu Level 1 Level 2 Pages Pages... AutoScroll AutoScroll time Fuel Refuel Fuel Used Menu flow chart | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 72 Heading Apparent wind True wind Boat speed Attitude Roll Attitude Pitch Tide Trip log Trip 1... Trip 2... Log... Alarms Active Alarms... Alarm history... Alarm settings... Engine Alarm Settings... Alarm enabled Siren Enabled Menu flow chart | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 73 Installation ** Dangerous vessels... Speed and course AIS icon orientation MMSI... System Network Units Decimal places Key beeps Language Time... Display Setup... Display mode... Files Simulate Restore defaults... Engine setup Global reset... About Menu flow chart | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 74: Technical Specification

    White for day mode. Red, green, Illumination blue or white for night mode Environmental protection Waterproof rating IPx7 Humidity 100% RH Temperature Operating -25° to +65ºC (-13°F to +149 ºF) Storage -40° to +85ºC (-40°F to +185 ºF) Technical specification | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 75: Dimensional Drawing

    Dimensional drawing 36.5 mm (1.43") 8 mm 28.5 mm 118 mm (4.64") (0.31") (1.12") 97.5 mm (3.83") Dimensional drawing | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 76: Terms And Abbreviations

    Terms and abbreviations This list shows terms and abbreviations used in the pages and in dialogs in the IS42 system. AIR TEMP Air temperature Automatic Identification System AVG SPD Average speed Apparent wind angle Apparent wind speed BSPD Boat speed...
  • Page 77 Track course to next waypoint True wind angle True wind direction True wind speed Wheel Over Line Wheel Over Point Waypoint name WPT BRG Bearing to waypoint WPT DIST Distance to waypoint Cross track error Terms and abbreviations | IS42 Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Supported Data

    127251 Rate of Turn 127257 Attitude 127258 Magnetic Variation 127488 Engine Parameters, Rapid Update 127489 Engine Parameters, Dynamic 127493 Transmission Parameters, Dynamic 127505 Fluid Level 127508 Battery Status 128259 Speed, Water referenced 128267 Water Depth Supported data | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 79 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position 130306 Wind Data 130310 Environmental Parameters 130311 Environmental Parameters 130312 Temperature 130313 Humidity 130314 Actual Pressure 130576 Small Craft Status 130577 Direction Data Supported data | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 80 Supported data | IS42 Operator Manual...
  • Page 81 Index Time 62 Icon orientation 30 Target symbols 25 Alarms Units of measure, setting 62 Type of messages 49 Autopilot 32 Dodging 38 Warranty 3 Modes 34 Damping 59 Dangerous vessels 30 Device list 60 Diagnostics 60 Key beeps 62 Language 62 Manual About 4...

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