Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 197

Read and understand the engine and drive operator's
manuals along with any vendor information that
may cover the various display components and their
readouts before operating your yacht. The Regal
yacht manual provides in-depth information on many
on board Regal systems but does not or is not to be
thought of as a detailed engine manual, drive or the
related systems such as the remote control, joystick
and other display equipment.
The Regal yacht helm station (dash) is equipped with
various devices specifically designed to monitor the
condition of the Cummins engines and the "Zeus"
propulsion system along with nautical information of many
types. Close observation of the displayed information is
the responsibility of the captain while cruising. Periodically
scan the various displays for engine and propulsion system
digital readouts. Become familiar with the various displays
and their normal operating specifi cations as outlined in the
various propulsion and component manuals.
After educating yourself in the functionality of the various
display devices be sure to train another person as the
skipper's backup. This person should know how to read
and respond to the system readouts.
Many of the engine and drive components utilize a system
of audible alarms and "fault codes" that may indicate a
possible problem with a propulsion component or process.
Again, the skipper needs to recognize the importance
of these alarms and codes since some require immediate
action to prevent equipment or system damage. These
codes are explained in the engine, drive and vendor
manuals.
Once you are orientated to the on board information
highway you will be able to pick and choose which
information you show on the various available displays.
As a note, many skipper's set up their plotters to display
GPS information and use the vessel views to show both
port and starboard engine and drive data independently.
The NEMA 2000 "backbone" is a on board information
highway which permits masses of data to be shifted for
one location to another.
We will cover the basics of these available displays. Read
each manual as needed for additional set-up and operation
details.
CHART PLOTTER(S)
A single Garmin chart plotter is standard on the 53 SC
although dual chart plotters are found and required be-
cause of certain on board optional components. It can
be confi gurated to display various data groups including
navigation, engine and personalized cruise information.
Read chapter 4 which covers the basic operation of the
plotter display. Refer to the Garmin plotter manual for
specifi c set-up details and quick-start recommendations.
Note that the factory set information headings can be
changed in the manufacturer's manual.
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