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Version 2.0
Operator’s Manual
Configuration
The COM1 port of the PC must be connected to the RS-232 port of
NMEA 2 of the CDU (refer to the
Installation & Service Manual).
Note:
The message “Function is not active” will be shown when
the WPT, RTE or TIDE keys are pressed when the MX480
chart mode is activated.
Navigation - Navigation Method & Waypoint Pass Criterion
Control
This screen sets the navigation mode to Rhumb Line or Great Circle,
Cross-track Error limits and alarms, Waypoint Pass Criterion, and
Waypoint Approach alarms. These settings have a direct effect on
your route calculation and how data is displayed in the
NAV
and
PLOT
screens.
Navigation:
Sets navigation to
Rhumb Line
(default) or
Great Circle
mode.
Note:
When the navigation mode is set to Great Circle, the PLOT
screens will not show your course or cross-track error lines.
Range Unit:
Sets the unit of measure for all range calculations. You can choose
between
Nautical Mile
(default),
Nautical Mile & Meters, Nauti-
cal Mile & Feet, Statute Mile
,
Statute Mile & Meters, Statute
Mile & Feet, Kilometers,
and
Kilometers & Meters
.
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