Chapter 1: Operation
NMEA to SeaTalk
The ST60 Multi instrument decodes certain data from NMEA when
available, and if the respective data is not already present on SeaTalk,
transmits the decoded data to SeaTalk. The data types and NMEA
headers are:
Data
Bearing and distance to waypoint
COG and SOG
Cross track error
Latitude and longitude
Navigational information
Time, date, lat, long, COG & SOG
1.7 Display settings
Illumination
When the instrument is first powered up, the display illumination is set
to its lowest (courtesy) level, to facilitate initial access to the keys. To
adjust the level of display illumination:
1. Hold down the
2. There are four preset illumination levels. Momentarily press the
3. Press any other key to leave the illumination-adjust mode.
Note: The display will also return to normal operation 7 seconds after
the last key press.
Contrast
To adjust the display contrast:
1. Hold down the
illumination-adjust mode.
key to cycle through the these levels until you reach the level
you want.
the contrast-adjust mode.
key for approximately one second, to enter the
key for approximately two seconds, to enter
NMEA Header
BWC
VTG
XTE
GLL
RMB
RMC
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