Northstar
EXPLORER 550/550i
Installation and Operation Manual
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2-7 Simulate mode
In Simulate mode, the EXPLORER ignores data
from the GPS antenna and other transducers
and sensors and the EXPLORER generates this
data itself. Otherwise, the EXPLORER functions
normally.
There are two simulate modes:
Normal:
Allows a user to become familiar
with the EXPLORER off the water.
Demo:
Simulates a boat moving along a
route and automatically displays different
EXPLORER
functions.
To start and stop Simulate mode, and for more
information, see section 14-11. In simulate mode,
Simulate
or
Demo
flashes at the bottom of
the display.
SmartCraft menu and displays
The SmartCraft displays require a SmartCraft
system to be installed. For information on
using SmartCraft, see the
SmartCraft Gateway
Installation and Operation Manual
.
To go to a display, press
, press
or
to select the type of display to show, press
or
to select the display from the list, then press
.
2-8 The main displays
Chart menu and displays
The available displays depend on the optional
sensors and instruments that are installed (see
section 1-1).
!
WARNING
Never have Simulate mode on when the
EXPLORER is navigating on the water.