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  • Page 1 Operator Manual ENGLISH simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 3 National Marine Electronics Association. ® SiriusXM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc. ™ ™ FUSION-Link Marine Entertainment Standard is a registered trademark of FUSION Electronics Ltd. Preface | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 4 CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC • The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008 The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the GO7 section on the following website: simrad-yachting.com. Preface | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the GO7. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use. The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of navigation, nautical terminology and practices.

  • Page 6: Viewing Manual On Screen

    Viewing the manual on the screen The pdf viewer included in the GO7 makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from simrad-yachting.com. The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or copied to the unit’s internal memory.
  • Page 7 The software version currently on this unit can be found in the About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings. For information regarding upgrading your software, refer to "Software upgrades" on page 110. Preface | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 8 Preface | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Vessel symbol Chart scale Panning the chart Positioning the vessel on the chart panel Displaying information about chart items Using the cursor on the chart panel Creating routes Find objects on chart panels 3D charts Contents | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 10 Follow-up steering (FU) AUTO mode (auto compass) NoDrift mode NAV mode WIND mode WIND Nav mode Turn pattern steering Using the GO7 in an AP24/AP28 system Using the autopilot in an EVC system Autopilot settings Contents | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 11 Enabling audio The Audio panel 100 Setting up the audio system 100 Operating the audio system 101 Favorite channels 101 Sirius radio (North America only) 102 Time plots 102 The Time plot panel 102 Selecting data Contents | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 12 109 Advanced simulator settings 110 Maintenance 110 Preventive maintenance 110 Cleaning the display unit 110 Cleaning the media port door 110 Checking the connectors 110 Software upgrades 111 Backing up your system data 113 Touchscreen operation Contents | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page. Favorites Select a button to display the panel combination. Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel. Introduction | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 14: Application Pages

    Display the dialog by a short press on the Power key or by swiping down from top of the screen. Status bar Dialog Information to or input from the user. Alarm message Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur. Introduction | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 15: Split Pages

    Access a pre-configured split page by pressing and holding the main panel button. Favorite pages All preconfigured favorite pages can be modified and deleted, and you can create your own. You can have a total of 12 favorite pages. Introduction | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    Mercury VesselView integration Mercury VesselView SmartCraft data display and interaction are enabled through the GO7 when a VesselView 7 or VesselView 4 gateway device is present on the NMEA 2000 network. A Mercury icon appears on the Home page when the device is available.

  • Page 17: Gofree Wireless

    For more information, refer to "Instrument panels" on page 95. GoFree wireless The GO7 includes built-in wireless functionality that lets you use a wireless device to remotely view (phone and tablet) and control the system (tablet only). The system is controlled from the wireless device by Apps downloaded from their relevant Application store.

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    You turn the system on and off by pressing and holding the Power key. You can also turn the unit off from the System Controls dialog. If the Power key is released before the shut-down is completed, the power off process is cancelled. Basic operation | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Display Illumination

    Lock the touchscreen when large amounts of water are on the screen, for example, in heavy seas and weather. This feature is also useful when cleaning the screen while the unit is turned on. Basic operation | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: Using Menus And Dialogs

    In a multiple panel page, only one panel can be active at a time. The active panel is outlined with a border. You can only access the page menu of an active panel. You activate a panel by tapping it. Basic operation | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle over the desired item to display item information. When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation. Basic operation | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 22: Creating A Man Overboard Waypoint

    Multiple MOB waypoints are saved by repeatedly pressing the MOB buttons. The vessel continues to show navigation information to the initial MOB waypoint. Navigation to subsequent MOB waypoints needs to be done manually. Basic operation | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Screen Capture

    When the function is activated, you can take a screenshot on a touch screen by double-selecting the title bar of an open dialog, or by double-selecting the status bar if no dialog is open. Refer to "Tools" on page 106 for how to view files. Basic operation | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Customizing Your System

    Select the adjust splits option in the dialog Adjust the panel size by dragging the adjustment icon Confirm your changes by tapping one of the panels or selecting the save option in the menu. Customizing your system | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Adding New Favorite Pages

    Change the panel arrangement (only possible for 2 or 3 panels), if required. Save the page layout The system displays the new favorite page, and the new page is included in the list of favorite pages on the Home page. Customizing your system | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Edit Favorite Pages

    Define the time period if you want the two bars to alternate automatically Select the edit option to change any of the instrument fields, followed by the field you want to change Save your changes by selecting the finish edit option in the menu. Customizing your system | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Charts

    Grid lines* Range rings* Track* Chart range scale Range rings interval (only displayed when Range rings are turned on) * Optional chart items. You turn the optional images on/off individually from the Chart settings dialog. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Chart Data

    To show charts other than Navionics, Insight chart type must be selected. If you have identical charts available - built in or in the card slot - the system automatically selects the chart with most chart details for your displayed region. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Vessel Symbol

    Vessel symbol When the GO7 has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position. If no GPS position is available, the vessel symbol includes a question mark. Chart scale You zoom in and out on the chart by using the zoom panel icons, or by using fingers to pinch (zoom out) or spread (zoom in).

  • Page 30: Displaying Information About Chart Items

    By default, the cursor is not shown on the chart panel. When you activate the cursor, the cursor position window is displayed. When the cursor is active, the chart does not pan or rotate to follow the vessel. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 31: Creating Routes

    If the cursor is not active, the system searches for items from the vessel's position. Note: Ú You must have a SIRIUS data package subscription to search for fueling stations and an AIS receiver connected to search for vessels. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: 3D Charts

    29. Zooming a 3D chart You zoom in and out on a 3D chart by using the zoom (+ or -) buttons, or the touch method of pinching and spreading your fingers. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 33: Insight Specific Chart Options

    Minimum information sufficient for navigation. Full • All available information for the chart in use. Insight chart categories Insight charts include several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 34: Navionics Specific Chart Options

    Toggles on the chart layer including Navionics edits. These are user information or edits uploaded to Navionics Community by users, and made available in Navionics charts. For more information, refer to Navionics information included with your chart, or to Navionics website: www.navionics.com. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Navionics Chart Settings

    Rock filter level Hides rock identification on the chart beneath a given depth. This helps you to declutter charts in areas where there are many rocks located at depths well below your vessel's draught. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 36: Navionics View Options

    The gauge has 8 labels and is set according to absolute max/min value of the evaluated day. The red arrow is used when tide is rising, and the blue arrow is used when tide is falling. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: Easy View

    Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay Photo transparency The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo. Minimum transparency Maximum transparency Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 38 Highlights areas of shallow water. This allows you to highlight areas of water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10 meters/30 feet). No shallow water highlighted Shallow water highlight: 0 m - 3 m Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 39: Jeppesen Tides And Currents

    (equal to or less than 1 knot), depending on the current in that location. If there is no current (0 knots) this will be shown as a white, square icon. Static Current and Tide icons Dynamic Current icons Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 40: Chart Settings

    Range Rings The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other chart objects. The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the chart scale. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 41 Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the chart. Waypoints, Routes, Tracks Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels. Also opens the Waypoints, Routes and Tracks dialogs you can use to manage them. Charts | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    - The waypoint icon expands to indicate that it is active Activate the menu and select the waypoint in the menu Select the move option Select the new waypoint position Select Finish in the menu The waypoint is now automatically saved at the new position. Waypoints | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 43 Ú The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm dialog to activate an alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. For more information, refer to "Alarms dialog" on page 104. Waypoints | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: Routes

    Drag a routepoint to move it to a new position. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu. Note: Ú The menu changes depending on the selected edit option. All edits are confirmed or cancelled from the menu. Waypoints | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 45 Note: Ú GO7 units designed for sale in the U.S. region do not have Autorouting or Easy Routing capabilities. Autorouting or Easy Routing features are disabled on all non-U.S. units when they are used in U.S. territorial waters.
  • Page 46 Entire route option used when first and last route points are • selected. First and last routepoint Result after automatic routing Selection option used for autorouting part of a route. • Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing Waypoints | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 47 The Edit Tracks dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Tracks tool on the Home page. Waypoints | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 48: Tracks

    The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Tracks dialog. Creating new Tracks You can start a new track from the Tracks dialog, activated by using the Tracks tool on the Home page. Waypoints | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 49 You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the system position a waypoint automatically when a course change is registered. Note: Ú The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible. Waypoints | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks Dialogs

    Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs The Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed from the Tools panel on the Home page. Waypoints | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 51: Navigating

    The Nav panels can be used to display information when you are navigating. The Nav panel The Nav panel is activated from the Home page, either as a full page panel or as part of a multiple panel page. Data fields Route information Vessel heading Navigating | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Navigate To Cursor Position

    Goto Cursor option in the menu. Note: The Goto Cursor menu option is not available if you Ú are already navigating. Navigate a route You can start navigating a route from the chart panel or from the Route dialog. Navigating | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 53 You can start navigating from the Route dialog, activated by: Selecting the Route tool from the Home page • • Selecting the route details from the menu Cancel navigation When you are navigating, the menu includes an option for cancelling the navigation. Navigating | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 54: Navigating With The Autopilot

    (except in the case of due north, south, or along the equator). Rhumb lines are tracks of constant bearing. It is possible to travel between two locations using Rhumb line computation, but the distance would usually be greater than if Great circle is used. Navigating | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 55: Arrival Radius

    Datum Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the GO7. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly to match your paper charts.
  • Page 56 Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor position and position panel. The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information. For more information refer to your Loran system documentation. Navigating | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 57: Autopilot

    Instrument bar, followed by selecting a mode in the Autopilot Controller. Switching from automatic mode to manual steering You switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any automatic operation mode from the autopilot pop-up. Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 58: Autopilot Indication On The Pages 59 The Autopilot Panel

    You remove the pop-up from a page by selecting the X in the upper right corner. You turn it on again by selecting the autopilot tile in the instrument bar. The following pop-ups are available: Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 59 The autopilot panel is used to display navigation data. It can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page. The number of data fields included in the autopilot panel is dependent on available panel size. Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 60: Mode Overview

    Turn patterns • Moves the vessel automatically in pre-defined turn steering patterns. Tacking • Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Tacking with a fixed angle. NoDrift • Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 61: Standby Mode

    Note: Ú FU mode is only available if you have an OP40 or similar included in the system. The GO7 does not have a rotary knob. In FU mode you use the rotary knob to control the rudder angle. Press the rotary knob, then turn the knob to set the rudder angle.

  • Page 62: Auto Mode (Auto Compass)

    Due to a wide range of boat characteristics (from cruising to racing boats) the performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat. Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 63: Nodrift Mode

    If you return to NoDrift mode within 60 seconds you can select to continue on previous set bearing line. If you do not respond, the dialog disappears and the autopilot goes to NoDrift mode with current heading as set bearing line. Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 64: Nav Mode

    Note: Ú To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the GO7 must have valid position input. Autosteering must be tested and determined satisfactory prior to entering the NAV mode.

  • Page 65: Wind Mode

    WIND mode Note: Ú The WIND mode is only available if the system has been set up for sailboat in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 66: Tacking In Wind Mode

    You can interrupt the tack operation as long as the tack dialog is open by selecting the opposite tacking direction. When interrupted, the boat returns to the previous set heading. Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 67: Wind Nav Mode

    In WIND Nav mode the autopilot steers the boat given both wind and position data. In this mode the autopilot calculates the initial course change needed to navigate towards the active waypoint, but the pilot also utilizes the current wind direction in the calculation. Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 68: Turn Pattern Steering

    The turn rate is identical to Rate limit settings. This cannot be changed during the turn. Note: Ú Refer to the separate GO7 Installation manual for information about Rate limit settings. C-turn Steers the vessel in a circle. You can adjust the Rate of turn from the turn dialog before the turn is initiated and during the turn.

  • Page 69: Spiral Turn

    If the system has input from an echosounder, the autopilot can be set to follow a depth contour. Warning: Do not use this feature unless the seabed is suitable. Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a small area. Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 70 With this parameter you can make the boat yaw around the reference depth with lazy-s movements. The larger the CCA, the bigger yawing is allowed. If you the CCA set to zero there are no lazy-s movements. Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 71: Using The Go7 In An Ap24/Ap28 System

    You can only unlock the remote stations from the AP24/AP28 unit in command. Using the autopilot in an EVC system When the GO7 is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode.

  • Page 72: Autopilot Settings

    Ú The lock function is not available on a unit which has autopilot control! If the GO7 is part of an AP24/AP28 system, all other autopilot control units can be locked for autopilot control from the AP24/ AP28 control unit.

  • Page 73: Sailing Parameters

    Apparent wind steering is preferred when you want to achieve maximum boat speed. The autopilot tries to maintain a constant apparent wind angle to get maximum thrust from a given trim of the sails. Autopilot | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 74 Automatic steering This option displays an overview of all autopilot steering parameters, and you can adjust parameters if required. For more details, refer to the separate GO7 Installation manual. Installation Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate GO7 Installation manual.

  • Page 75: Echosounder

    The Echosounder image Depth Temperature Frequency and Zoom scale Bottom Zoom buttons Depth Range scale Instrument panel Zoom column Fish arches Echosounder | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 76: Using The Cursor On The Echosounder Panel

    Start the measuring function from the menu Position the cursor on the second measuring point - A line is drawn between the measuring points, and the distance is listed in the Information window Continue selecting new measuring points if required Echosounder | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 77: Viewing Echosounder History

    The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen. Auto range By default, the range is set to Auto. With Auto, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to Echosounder | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 78 If the bottom is well beyond the lower range set, you may lose digital depth. Echosounder frequency The GO7 unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. You can view two frequencies at the same time by selecting dual Echosounder panels from the Home page.

  • Page 79: Recording Log Data

    Record in the Record Echo dialog. When the Echosounder data is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol in the top left corner and a message appears periodically at the bottom of the screen. Echosounder | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 80 You can use the cursor on the replay image, and pan the image as on a normal echo image. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo file, you can select which channel to display. Echosounder | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: Echosounder Settings

    Echosounder settings Overlay downscan When a HDI transducer with DownScan is connected to your system, you can overlay DownScan images on the regular Echosounder image. When activated, the Echosounder menu expands to include basic DownScan options. Echosounder | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: View Echosounder Log

    Echosounder file, you can select which channel to display. You exit the view function by selecting the X in the upper right corner. Installation Used for installation and setup. See the separate GO7 Installation manual. Echosounder | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 83: Downscan

    DownScan provides detailed images of structure directly below your boat, down to 92 m (300 ft). The DownScan page is accessed from the Home page when the DownScan transducer is connected. The DownScan image Depth Temperature Frequency Zoom buttons Range scale DownScan | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 84: Zooming The Downscan Image

    When you select Finish measuring, the image resumes to normal scrolling. Viewing DownScan history You can pan the image history by dragging the image to the left and right. To resume normal DownScan scrolling, select the Clear cursor option. DownScan | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 85: Setting Up The Downscan Image

    This makes it easier to distinguish object from the background. Drag the bar up or down to get the desired contrast setting or select Auto contrast. Palettes You can select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions. DownScan | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 86 This function is useful when you need to position a waypoint precisely on the DownScan image, and if you are using the cursor to measure a distance between 2 elements on the image. DownScan | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 87: Ais

    Moving and safe AIS target with course extension line. Dangerous AIS target, illustrated with bold line. A target is defined as dangerous based on the CPA and TCPA settings. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 94. | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Viewing Information About Ais Targets

    When you select an AIS icon on the chart panel the symbol changes to Selected target symbol, and the vessel's name is displayed. You can display detailed information for a target by selecting the AIS pop-up, or from the menu when the target is selected. | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 89: Calling An Ais Vessel

    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 GO7. The call option is available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel.
  • Page 90 - The system creates an active route to the AIS SART position When data is received from an AIS SART, an alarm message is displayed. This message includes the AIS SART’s unique MMSI number, its position and its distance and bearing from your vessels. | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 91: Vessel Alarms

    Dangerous vessel Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a vessel comes within the predefined CPA or TCPA. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 94. | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: Vessel Settings

    It is also important to have the MMSI number entered to avoid seeing your own vessel as an AIS target on the chart. Note: Ú The Vessel message option in the alarm settings must be toggled on for any MMSI message to be displayed. | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 93: Icon Filters

    If no options are turned on for This vessel then no extension lines are shown for your vessel. Your own vessel heading information is read from the active heading sensor, and COG information is received from the active GPS. | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 94 A different line style is used on the extension lines to indicate motion, as shown below. AIS vessels shown with Absolute motion AIS vessels shown with Relative motion AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information. | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 95: Instrument Panels

    You can also set limits for analog gauges. All edit options are available from the Instruments panel menu. Available editing options depends on which data sources are connected to your system. Instrument panels | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 96 Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a blue background. Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for the information. Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu. Instrument panels | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 97: Audio

    Audio If a SonicHub server or a FUSION marine entertainment system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the GO7 to control and customize the audio system on your vessel. Before you can start using your audio equipment, it must be installed according to the GO7 Installation manual and to the documentation included with the audio device.
  • Page 98 Select to Select to next frequency select rewind/play Press and hold to tune in previous/ fast forward a channel next track Select to select next/ previous favorite channel Select to start Select to pause playback Audio | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 99: Audio Tools

    Select to Select to Select to display the display the display the favorite favorite native menu stations for the channels for for active tuner the VHF source Select to display optional settings for active source Audio | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 100: Setting Up The Audio System

    Setting up the audio system The speakers Speaker zones The GO7 can be set up to control different audio zones. The number of zones depends on the audio server connected to your system. You can adjust balance, volume and volume limit settings individually for each zone.

  • Page 101: Favorite Channels

    You cannot add unsubscribed channels. Locking channels You can lock selected Sirius channels from being broadcasted. A 4- digit-code must be entered to lock channels and the same code entered to unlock the channels. Audio | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 102: Time Plots

    Time plots The GO7 can present data history in different plots. The plots can be displayed in full page, or combined with other panels. The Time plot panel The Time plot panel consists of two predefined layouts. You switch between the layouts by selecting the left and right panel arrows.

  • Page 103: Alarms

    3 alarms. The alarms are listed in the order they occur with the alarm activated first at the top. The remaining alarms are available in the Alarms dialog. Alarms | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 104: Acknowledging A Message

    Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 105 Alarms | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 106: Tools

    By default, the Tools panel includes icons used for accessing options and tools that are not specific to any panel. When external equipment is integrated to the GO7, new icons might be added to the Tools panel. These icons are used for accessing the external equipment's features.

  • Page 107: Sun, Moon

    You can copy screen captures and logs to a card in the card reader. You can also export System Settings, Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a card. Exporting files is covered in the section "Maintenance" on page 110. Find Search function for chart items (waypoints, routes, tracks, etc.). Tools | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 108: Simulator

    Demo mode is designed for retail/showroom demonstrations. Simulator source files You can select which data files are used by the simulator. A set of source files is included in your system, and you can import files by Simulator | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 109: Advanced Simulator Settings

    Set start position Moves your vessel to the current cursor position. Note: Ú This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Simulator | GO7 Operator Manual...

  • Page 110: Maintenance

    Software upgrades The latest software for the GO7 is available for download from our website, simrad-yachting.com. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are included in the upgrade files.

  • Page 111: Backing Up Your System Data

    This is the format most used on the web that shares among most GPS systems in the world. Use this format if you are taking data to a competitors unit. Northstar.dat (no Tracks) • Used to transfer data to a legacy Northstar device. Maintenance | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 112 Select Export to start the export Purging Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Deleted Waypoints, Routes and Tracks are stored in the GO7 memory until the data is purged. If you have numerous deleted, unpurged Waypoints, purging may improve the performance of your system.

  • Page 113: Touchscreen Operation

    Scroll through a list of available options without activating any option. Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to stop the scrolling. Pan to position a chart or Echosounder image on the panel. | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 114 Icon Description Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image. | GO7 Operator Manual...
  • Page 115 Index Activating 57 AP24/28 systems 71 Active panel 20 AUTO mode 62 Adjusting panel size 24 Autopilot pop-up 58 AIS 87 Autopilot tile in Instrument Calling a vessel 89 bar 59 DSC 89 C-turn 68 Icon filters 93 Chart compass 72 Icon orientation 94 Depth contour tracking 69 Searching for AIS items 88...
  • Page 116 Entire route 45, 46 Dynamic tides and Example 46 currents 36 Selection 45, 46 Easy view 37 Fish N' Chip 38 Photo overlay 37 Photo transparency 37 Backing up your system Presentation type 35 data 111 Rock filter 35 Safety depth 35 Shallow water C-turn, Autopilot 68 highlight 38...
  • Page 117 Demo mode 108 Display illumination 19 Home page 13 DownScan image 83 Home page background 24 DownScan Pausing the image 86 Range 85 Record 86 Illumination 19 Using the cursor 84 Improving system View history 84 performance 112 Instrument bar 26 Edit the content 26 Setting the appearance 26 Easy Routing 45...
  • Page 118 Menus 20 Mercury VesselView 16 Range 77 MMSI number 92 Record DownScan data 86 Recording Navigate 51 Log data 79 Arrival alarm 55 Rhumb lines 54 Arrival radius 55 Routes 44 Cancel navigating a Autorouting 45 route 53 Converting tracks to Datum routes 47 Methods 54...
  • Page 119 SonicHub 97 Speaker zones 100 U-turn, Autopilot 68 Speakers 100 Speed and course indication 94 Spiral turn, Autopilot 69 Vessel alarms 91 Split pages 15 Vessel settings 92 Pre-configured 15 View Echosounder log 82 SpotlightScan Contrast 85 Square turn, Autopilot 69 Wallpaper, customizing 24 Standby mode 19 Warranty 4...
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