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GO7

Operator Manual

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Preface

Disclaimer

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reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest

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in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or

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2012 by Richardson’s Maptech.

Navico product references

This manual can refer to the following Navico products:

•Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder)

•DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)

•DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)

•GoFree™ (GoFree)

•SonicHub® (SonicHub)

Warranty

The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.

In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or

system: simrad-yachting.com.

Regulatory statements

This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as

coastal sea areas administered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A.

The GO7 complies with:

•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.

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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.

Important text that requires special attention from the reader is

emphasized as follows:

ÚNote: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or

some important information.

Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn

personnel that they should proceed carefully to

prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/

personnel.

Manual version

This manual is written for the GO7 software version 1.0. The manual

is continuously updated to match new software releases. The latest

available manual version can be downloaded from simrad-

yachting.com.

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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.

Use the menu options and on-screen buttons to maneuver in the

pdf file as described below:

•Search, Goto page, Page Up and Down

Select the relevant panel button.

•Scroll pages

Drag finger on the screen in any direction.

•Panning on the page

Drag finger on the screen in any direction.

•Zoom In/Out

Select the relevant panel button.

Touch operation: Use pinch or spread gestures.

•Exit the pdf viewer

Select the in the upper right corner of the panel.X

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The Software version

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.

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Contents

13 Introduction

13 The Home page

14 Application pages

16 Integration of 3rd party devices

17 GoFree wireless

17 Remote controllers

18 Basic operation

18 System Controls dialog

18 Turning the system on and off

19 Display illumination

19 Locking the touchscreen

20 Using menus and dialogs

20 Selecting pages and panels

21 Using the cursor on the panel

22 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint

23 Screen capture

24 Customizing your system

24 Customizing the Home page wallpaper

24 Adjusting panel size

25 Adding new favorite pages

26 Edit favorite pages

26 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar

27 Charts

27 The Chart panel

28 Chart data

28 Showing dual chart types

29 Vessel symbol

29 Chart scale

29 Panning the chart

29 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel

30 Displaying information about chart items

30 Using the cursor on the chart panel

31 Creating routes

31 Find objects on chart panels

32 3D charts

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75 Echosounder

75 The Echosounder image

76 Using the cursor on the Echosounder panel

77 Viewing Echosounder history

77 Setting up the Echosounder image

79 Recording log data

81 Echosounder settings

83 DownScan

83 The DownScan image

84 Zooming the DownScan image

84 Using the cursor on the DownScan panel

84 Viewing DownScan history

85 Setting up the DownScan image

87 AIS

87 AIS target symbols

88 Viewing information about AIS targets

89 Calling an AIS vessel

89 AIS SART

91 Vessel alarms

92 Vessel settings

95 Instrument panels

95 Dashboards

95 Customizing the Instruments panel

97 Audio

97 Enabling audio

97 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

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103 Alarms

103 Alarm system

103 Type of messages

103 Single alarms

103 Multiple alarms

104 Acknowledging a message

104 Alarms dialog

106 Tools

106 Waypoints/routes/tracks

106 Tides

106 Alarms

106 Settings

106 Vessels

107 Sun, Moon

107 Trip calculator

107 Files

107 Find

108 Simulator

108 Demo mode

108 Simulator source files

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

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Introduction

The Home page

The page is accessed from any operation by selecting theHome

Home button in the upper left corner of a panel.

1 Tools

Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task,

or for browsing stored information.

2 Applications

Select a button to display the application as a full page

panel. Press and hold a button to display pre-configured

split page options for the application.

3 Close button

Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous

active page.

4 Favorites

Select a button to display the panel combination.

Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the

Favorites panel.

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5 Man Over Board (MOB) button

Select to save a Man Over Board (MOB) waypoint at the

current vessel position.

Application pages

Each application connected to the system is presented on panels.

The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination

with other panels in a multiple panel page.

All application pages are accessed from the page.Home

1 Application panel

2 Instrument bar

Navigation and sensor information. The bar can be turned

off and it can be configured by the user.

3 System controls dialog

Quick access to basic system settings.

Display the dialog by a short press on the key or byPower

swiping down from top of the screen.

4 Status bar

5 Dialog

Information to or input from the user.

6 Alarm message

Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur.

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7 Menu

Panel specific menu.

Display the menu by selecting the panel button.MENU

Split pages

You can have up to 4 panels on each page.

2 panels page 3 panels page 4 panels page

Panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted from the System

Controls dialog.

ÚNote: Mercury features, if enabled, do not allow split pages.

Pre-configured split pages

Each full screen application has several pre-configured split pages,

featuring the selected application combined with each of the other

panels.

ÚNote: The number of pre-configured split pages cannot be

changed, and the pages cannot be customized or deleted.

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.

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For more information, refer to on page 25."Adding new favorite pages"

Integration of 3rd party devices

Several 3rd party devices can be connected to the GO7. The

applications are displayed on separate panels or integrated with

other panels.

A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should

automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature

from the advanced option in the System settings dialog.

The 3rd party device is operated by using menus and dialogs as on

other panels.

This manual does not include specific operation instructions for any

3rd party device. For features and functionality, refer to the

documentation included with the 3rd party device.

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 page when the device isHome

available.

FUSION-Link integration

FUSION-Link devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network can be

controlled from the GO7 system.

The FUSION-Link devices appear as additional sources when using

the audio function. No additional icons are available.

Refer to on page 97 for more information."Audio"

BEP CZone integration

The GO7 integrates with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling

and monitoring a distributed power system on your vessel.

The CZone icon is available in the Tools panel on the pageHome

when a CZone system is available on the network.

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A separate manual is provided with your CZone system. Refer to this

documentation and to the GO7 Installation manual for how to

install and configure the CZone system.

CZone dashboard

When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone

dashboard is added to the Instruments panels.

You switch between a panel’s dashboards by selecting the left and

right arrow symbols or by selecting the dashboard from the menu.

Editing a CZone dashboard

You can customize a CZone dashboard by changing the data for

each of the gauges. Available editing options depend on the type of

gauge and which data sources that are connected to your system.

For more information, refer to on page 95."Instrument panels"

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.

Configuration and setup are described in the GO7 Installation

manual.

ÚNote: For safety reasons, Autopilot and CZone functions

cannot be controlled from a wireless device.

Operating the system with a wireless device

When remote control is accepted, the active page is mirrored to the

wireless device.

The image on the wireless device includes softkeys used for

operating the GO7 system.

Remote controllers

You can connect an OP40 to the network and remotely control the

GO7.

A separate manual is included with the remote controller.

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Basic operation

System Controls dialog

The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system

settings. You display the dialog by making a short press on the

Power key. The icons displayed on the dialog can vary. For example,

the adjust splits option is only available if you are viewing a split

page when you open the dialog.System Controls

Activating functions

Select the icon of the function you want to set or toggle on or off.

For those functions that toggle on and off, a highlighted icon

indicates the function is activated, as shown in the Instrument bar

icon above.

Turning the system on and off

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 key is released before the shut-down is completed, thePower

power off process is cancelled.

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First time startup

The first time the unit is started and after a master reset, the system

runs through an automatic start-up sequence, including language

setup and automatic data source selection.

You can select to interrupt this sequence and later configure the

system yourself.

Standby mode

In Standby mode, the Sonar and the backlight for screen and keys

are turned off to save power. The system continues to run in the

background.

You select Standby mode from the dialog.System Controls

Switch from Standby mode to normal operation by a short press on

the key.Power

Display illumination

Brightness

The display backlighting can be adjusted at any time from the

System Controls dialog. You can also cycle the preset backlight

levels by short presses on the key.Power

Night mode

The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for

low light conditions.

ÚNote: Details on the chart may be less visible when the

Night mode is selected!

Locking the touchscreen

You can temporarily lock a touchscreen to prevent accidental

operation of the system. 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.

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You lock the touchscreen from the dialog.System Controls

You remove the lock function by a short press on the key.Power

Using menus and dialogs

Menus

You display a page menu by selecting the button in theMENU

upper right corner of the page.

•Activate a menu item and toggle on/off an option by selecting

•Adjust a slide bar value by either:

•dragging the slide bar

•selecting the or icons+ -

Select the menu option to return to the previous menu level,Back

and then exit.

You can make the menu slide away by tapping the screen outside

the menu area, or by pressing the button. When you re-MENU

press the button, the menu opens in the same status it hadMENU

before it closed.

The status of the cursor (active vs. inactive) changes the menu

options.

Selecting pages and panels

Selecting a page

•Select a full page panel by selecting the relevant application

button on the pageHome

•Select a favorite page by selecting the relevant favorite button

•Select a predefined split panel by pressing and holding the

relevant application icon

Select active panel

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.

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Using the cursor on the panel

The cursor can be used to measure a distance, to mark a position,

and to select items.

By default, the cursor is not shown on the panel.

Position the cursor by tapping the desired location on the screen.

When the cursor is active, the cursor position window is displayed.

To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select

the option.Clear cursor

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning

the cursor on the panel, then using the option in theGoto Cursor

menu.

The Cursor assist function

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision

placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor

symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.

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.

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Measuring distance

The cursor can be used to measure the distance between your

vessel and a selected position, or between 2 points on the chart

panel.

1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to

measure the distance.

2. Start the measure function from the menu.

- The measuring icons appear with a line drawn from the vessel

center to the cursor position, and the distance is listed in the

cursor information window.

3. You can reposition the measuring points by dragging either

icon as long as the measuring function is active.

ÚNote: The bearing is always measured from the grey icon

to the blue icon.

You can also start the measuring function without an active cursor.

Both measuring icons are then initially located at the vessel position.

The grey icon follows the vessel as the vessel moves, while the blue

icon remains at the position given when you activated the function.

You terminate the measuring function by selecting the Finish

measuring menu option.

Creating a Man Overboard waypoint

If an emergency situation should occur, you can position a Man

Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position by

selecting the button on the page.MOB Home

When you activate the MOB function the following actions are

automatically performed:

•a MOB waypoint is positioned at the vessel’s position

•the display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the

vessel's position

•the system displays navigation information back to the MOB

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.

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Cancel navigation to MOB

The system continues to display navigational information towards

the MOB waypoint until you cancel the navigation from the menu.

Delete a MOB waypoint

1. Select the MOB waypoint to activate it

2. Select the MOB waypoint's pop-up to display the MOB waypoint

dialog

3. Select the delete option in the dialog.

A MOB waypoint can also be deleted from the menu when it is

activated.

Screen capture

You need to turn on the Screen capture option in the System

Settings dialog to be able to take a screenshot on a touch screen.

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 on page 106 for how to view files."Tools"

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Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page wallpaper

The Home page's wallpaper can be customized. You can select one

of the pictures included with the system, or you can use your own

picture in .jpg or .png format.

The images can be available on any location that can be seen in the

files browser. When a picture is chosen as the wallpaper, it is

automatically copied to the Wallpaper folder.

Adjusting panel size

You can change the panel size for an active split page. The panel

size can be adjusted for both favorite pages and for predefined split

pages.

1. Activate the dialogSystem Controls

2. Select the adjust splits option in the dialog

3. Adjust the panel size by dragging the adjustment icon

4. Confirm your changes by tapping one of the panels or selecting

the save option in the menu.

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The changes are saved to the active favorite or split page.

Adding new favorite pages

1. Select the icon in the favorite panel on the page toNew Home

open the page editor dialog

2. Drag and drop page icons to set up a new page

3. Change the panel arrangement (only possible for 2 or 3 panels),

if required.

4. 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 page.Home

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Edit favorite pages

1. Select the edit icon for a favorite icon to enter edit mode

- Select the X icon to remove the page

- Select the tool icon to display the page editor dialog

2. Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog.

3. Save or discard your changes to leave the favorite edit mode.

Setting the appearance of the Instrument

bar

Data sources connected to the system can be viewed in the

Instrument bar.

You can configure the Instrument bar to display either one or two

bars, or set it to alternate the bars automatically.

You can turn the Instrument bar off from the System controls

dialog.

ÚNote: This only turns the Instrument bar off for the current

page.

Turning the Instrument bar on/off

1. Activate the dialogSystem controls

2. Deactivate/activate the instrument bar icon to toggle the bar on

and off.

Edit the content of the Instrument bar

1. Select the button to edit the contentMENU

2. Select the content you want to display

ÚNote: You can configure Bar 1 for active page or for all

pages except those that have a local configuration. Bar 2

can only be configured for active page.

3. Define the time period if you want the two bars to alternate

automatically

4. Select the edit option to change any of the instrument fields,

followed by the field you want to change

5. Save your changes by selecting the finish edit option in the

menu.

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Charts

The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land

and other chart objects. On the chart panel you can plan and

navigate routes, place waypoints, and display AIS targets.

The Chart panel

1Waypoint*

2Vessel with extension line (extension line is optional)

3Route*

4North indicator

5Grid lines*

6Range rings*

7Track*

8Chart range scale

9Range 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.

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Chart data

The system is delivered with different embedded cartography

depending on region.

All units support Insight charts from Navico including Insight

Genesis. The system also supports Navionics Gold, Platinum+ and

Navionics+, C-MAP MAX-N/MAX-N+ by Jeppesen as well as content

created by variety of third party mapping providers in the AT5

format. For a full selection of available charts please visit

insightstore.navico.com, c-map.jeppesen.com or navionics.com.

ÚNote: The system does not automatically switch to

embedded cartography if the chart card is removed. A low-

resolution chart will be displayed until you re-insert the

card or manually switch back to the embedded

cartography.

Showing dual chart types

If you have different chart types available - embedded or in the card

slot - you can show two different chart types simultaneously on a

page with two chart panels.

You can select a dual chart panel by pressing and holding the Chart

application button on the page, or by creating a favoriteHome

page with two chart panels.

Selecting chart type

You specify the chart type in the Chart panel by selecting one of the

available chart types in the chart source menu option. If you have a

multiple Chart panel, the chart type is set individually for each chart

panel. Activate one of the chart panels, and then select one of the

available chart types in the chart source menu option. Repeat the

process for the second chart panel, and select an alternative chart

type for this panel.

ÚNote: 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.

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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).

Chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on) are

shown in the lower right corner of the chart panel.

Panning the chart

You can move the chart in any direction by dragging your finger on

the screen.

Select the menu option to remove the cursor andClear cursor

cursor window from the panel. This also centers the chart to the

vessel position.

Positioning the vessel on the chart panel

Chart orientation

Several options are available for how the chart is rotated in the

panel. The chart orientation symbol in the panel’s upper right

corner indicates the north direction.

North up Heading up Course up

North up

Displays the chart with north upward.

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Heading up

Displays the chart with the vessel’s heading directed upward.

Heading information is received from a compass. If heading is not

available, then the COG from the GPS is used.

Course up

Rotates the chart in the direction of the next waypoint when

navigating a route or navigating to a waypoint. If not navigating the

heading up orientation is used until navigation is started.

Look ahead

Moves the vessel icon closer to the bottom of the screen so that

you can maximize your view ahead.

Displaying information about chart items

When you select a chart item, a waypoint, a route, or a target, basic

information for the selected item is displayed. Select the chart item's

pop-up to display all available information for that item. You can

also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu.

ÚNote: Pop-up information has to be enabled in chart

settings to see basic item information.

Using the cursor on the chart panel

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.

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Select the menu option to remove the cursor and theClear cursor

cursor window from the panel. This also centers the chart to the

vessel position.

Select the menu option to display the cursor in itsRestore cursor

previous location. The and optionsClear cursor Restore cursor

are useful features for toggling between the vessel's current

location and the cursor position.

Creating routes

You can create routes as follows on the chart panel.

1. Position the cursor on the chart panel.

2. Select followed by in the menu.New New route

3. Tap the chart panel to position the first routepoint.

4. Continue positioning the remaining routepoints.

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

ÚNote: For more information, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and

Tracks" on page 50.

Find objects on chart panels

You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart

panel.

Activate the cursor on the panel to search from the cursor position.

If the cursor is not active, the system searches for items from the

vessel's position.

ÚNote: You must have a SIRIUS data package subscription to

search for fueling stations and an AIS receiver connected to

search for vessels.

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3D charts

The 3D option provides a three dimensional graphical view of land

and sea contours.

ÚNote: All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D

cartography for the appropriate area the chart appears flat.

When 3D chart option is selected, the Pan and the Rotate icons

appear on the right side of the chart panel.

Panning the 3D chart

You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon

and then panning in the desired direction.

Select the menu option to stop panning, and toReturn to vessel

center the chart to vessel position.

Controlling the view angle

You can control the view angle by selecting the Rotate icon and

then panning the chart panel.

•To change the direction you are viewing, pan horizontally

•To change the tilt angle of the view, pan vertically

ÚNote: When centered on the vessel position, only the tilt

angle can be adjusted. The view direction is controlled by

the chart orientation setting. See "Positioning the vessel on the cha

panel" on page 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.

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Insight specific chart options

Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously

described in this section) are common for all chart types.

Chart imagery style

The charts can be displayed in three imagery styles.

2D mapping style Shaded relief No contours

Insight view options

Chart detail

•Full

All available information for the chart in use.

•Medium

Minimum information sufficient for navigation.

•Low

Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes

information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not

intended to be sufficient for safe navigation.

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.

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Navionics chart settings

Colored seabed areas

Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue.

Annotation

Determines what area information, such as names of locations and

notes of areas, is available to display.

Presentation type

Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the

navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S.

presentation types.

Chart details

Provides you with different levels of geographical layer information.

Safety depth

The Navionics charts use different shades of blue to distinguish

between shallow and deep water.

Safety depth, based on a selected limit, is drawn without blue

shading.

ÚNote: The built in Navionics database features data down

to 20 m, after which it is all white.

Contours depth

Determines which contours you see on the chart down to the

selected safety depth value.

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.

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Navionics view options

Chart shading

Shading adds terrain information to the chart.

Navionics dynamic tide and current icons

Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the

diamond icons used for static tides and current information.

The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to

a specific date and time. The system animates the arrows and/or

gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time.

Dynamic tide information Dynamic current informatio

The following icons and symbology are used:

Current speed

The arrow length depends on the rate, and the

symbol is rotated according to flow direction. Flow

rate is shown inside the arrow symbol. The red

symbol is used when current speed is increasing,

and the blue symbol is used when current speed is

decreasing.

Tide height

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.

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ÚNote: All numeric values are shown in the relevant system

units (unit of measurement) set by user.

Easy View

Magnifying feature that increases the size of chart items and text.

ÚNote: There is no indication on the chart showing that this

feature is active.

Photo overlay

Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area

as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited

to certain regions, and cartography versions.

You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes.

No Photo overlay Photo overlay, land only Full Photo ov

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

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Navionics Fish N' Chip

The system supports Navionics Fish N' Chip (U.S. only) chart feature.

For more information, see www.navionics.com.

Depth highlight range

Select a range of depths between which Navionics fills with a

different color.

This allows you to highlight a specific range of depths for fishing

purposes. The range is only as accurate as the underlying chart data,

meaning that if the chart only contains 5 meter intervals for contour

lines, the shading is rounded to the nearest available contour line.

No Depth highlight range Depth highlight range: 6 m -

Shallow water highlight

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

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Jeppesen tides and currents

The system can display Jeppesen tides and currents. With this

information it is possible to predict the time, level, direction and

strength of currents and tides. This is an important tool when

considering planning and navigation of a trip.

In large zoom ranges the tides and currents are displayed as a

square icon including the letter (Tides) or (Current). When youT C

select one of the icons, tidal or current information for that location

are displayed.

Dynamic current data can be viewed by zooming inside a 1-nautical

mile zoom range. At that range, the Current icon changes to an

animated dynamic icon that shows the speed and direction of the

current. Dynamic icons are colored in black (greater than 6 knots),

red (greater than 2 knots and less than or equal to 6 knots), yellow

(greater than 1 knot and less than or equal to 2 knots) or green

(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

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Chart settings

Settings and display options made in the Chart settings page are

common for all chart panels.

3D boat selection

Determines which icon to use on 3D charts.

Boat settings

The boat settings are used when calculating an automatic route.

The boat's draught, width and height must be input to use the

autorouting and easy routing features.

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.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints

A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, or on

the Echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with

latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned on the

Echosounder image has a depth value, in addition to position

information. A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may

want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to

create a route.

Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the

cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in

the menu.

In the Chart and Nav panels, you can save a waypoint at the vessel

position, when the cursor is not active, by selecting the new

waypoint option in the menu.

Moving a waypoint

1. Select the waypoint you want to move

- The waypoint icon expands to indicate that it is active

2. Activate the menu and select the waypoint in the menu

3. Select the move option

4. Select the new waypoint position

5. Select Finish in the menu

The waypoint is now automatically saved at the new position.

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Edit a waypoint

You can edit all information about a waypoint from the Edit

Waypoint dialog.

This dialog is activated by selecting the waypoint's pop-up, or from

the menu when the waypoint is activated.

The dialog can also be accessed from the Waypoints tool on the

Home page.

Delete a waypoint

You can delete a waypoint from the dialog or byEdit Waypoint

selecting the menu option when the waypoint is activated.Delete

You can also delete waypoints from the Waypoints tool on the

Home page.

You can delete MOB waypoints the same way.

Waypoint alarm settings

You can set an alarm radius for each individual waypoint you create.

The alarm is set in the dialog.Edit Waypoint

ÚNote: 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 on page 104."Alarms dialog"

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Routes

A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that

you want to navigate them.

When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the

route name is displayed.

The system includes support for Navionics Autorouting and

Jeppesen Easy Routing. This feature automatically suggests

routepoints between the first and last routepoint of a route, or

between selected routepoints in a complex route. You can use the

feature when you create a new route, or you can use it to edit

already saved routes.

Creating a new route on the chart panel

1. Activate the cursor on the chart panel.

2. Select the new route option from the menu.

3. Position the first waypoint on the chart panel.

4. Continue positioning new routepoints on the chart panel until

the route is completed.

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

Edit a route from the chart panel

1. Select the route to make it active.

2. Select the route edit option in the menu.

3. Position the new routepoint on the chart panel:

- If you set the new routepoint on a leg, a new point is added

between existing routepoints.

- If you set the new routepoint outside the route, the new

routepoint is added after the last point in the route.

4. Drag a routepoint to move it to a new position.

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

ÚNote: The menu changes depending on the selected edit

option. All edits are confirmed or cancelled from the menu.

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Delete a route

You can delete a route by selecting the menu option whenDelete

the route is activated. You can also delete routes from the Routes

tool on the page.Home

Autorouting and Easy Routing

The Autorouting and Easy Routing suggest new routepoint

positions based on information in the map and on your boat's size.

Before you can start using this feature the boat draught, width and

height must be entered into the system. The boat settings dialog is

automatically displayed if the information is missing when you start

the feature.

ÚNote: 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.

ÚNote: It is not possible to start the Autorouting or Easy

Routing if one of the selected routepoints is located in an

unsafe area. A warning dialog is displayed, and you have to

move the relevant routepoint(s) to a safe area to proceed.

ÚNote: If no compatible cartography is available, the

Autorouting or Easy Routing menu option is not available.

Compatible cartography includes Jeppesen CMAP MAX-N

+, Navionics+ and Navionics Platinum. For a full selection of

available charts please visit insightstore.navico.com, c-

map.jeppesen.com or navionics.com.

1. Position at least two routepoints on a new route, or open an

existing route for editing.

2. Select , followed by:Autorouting

- if you want the system to add new routepointsEntire Route

between the first and the last routepoint of the open route.

- if you want to manually select the routepoints thatSelection

define the limits for the autorouting, then select the relevant

routepoints. Selected routepoints are colored red. Only two

routepoints can be selected, and the system discards any

routepoints between your selected start and end points.

3. Select to start the automatic routing.Accept

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- When the automatic routing is completed the route appears

in preview mode, and the legs are color coded to indicate safe

or unsafe areas. Navionics uses red (unsafe) and green (safe),

while C-MAP uses red (unsafe), yellow (dangerous) and green

(safe).

4. Move any routepoints if required when the route is in preview

mode.

5. Select to accept the routepoints positions.Keep

6. Eventually repeat step 2 ( ) and step 3 if you want theSelection

system to automatically position routepoints for other parts of

the route.

7. Select to complete the automatic routing and save theSave

route.

Autorouting and Easy Routing examples

•Entire route option used when first and last route points are

selected.

First and last routepoint Result after automatic routin

•Selection option used for autorouting part of a route.

Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routin

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Creating routes using existing waypoints

You can create a new route by combining existing waypoints from

the dialog. The dialog is activated by using the toolRoutes Routes

on the page.Home

Converting Tracks to Routes

You can convert a track to a route from the Edit Track dialog. The

dialog is activated by activating the track, then selecting the track's

pop-up, or by selecting the info option from the menu.

The Edit Tracks dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Tracks

tool on the page.Home

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The Edit Route dialog

You can add and remove routepoints from the dialog.Edit Route

This dialog is activated by selecting an active route's pop-up or from

the menu.

The dialog can also be accessed by using the tool on theRoutes

Home page.

Tracks

Tracks are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the

vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled. Tracks can

be converted to routes from the dialog.Edit

From the factory, the system is set to automatically track and draw

the vessel's movement on the chart panel. The system continues to

record the Tracks until the length reaches the maximum points, and

then automatically begins overwriting the oldest points.

The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Tracks

dialog.

Creating new Tracks

You can start a new track from the dialog, activated by usingTracks

the tool on the Home page.Tracks

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Tracks settings

Tracks are made up of a series of points connected by line segments

whose length depends on the frequency of the recording.

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.

ÚNote: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the

chart settings to be visible.

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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 on the page.Tools panel Home

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Navigating

The navigation function included in the system allows you to

navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint, or along a predefined

route.

If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot

can be set to automatically navigate the vessel.

For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes,

refer to on page 42."Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks"

Navigation panels

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.

1 Data fields

2 Route information

3 Vessel heading

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4 Bearing to next routepoint

5 Bearing line with allowed off course limit

When travelling on a route the bearing line shows the

intended course from one waypoint towards the next.

When navigating towards a waypoint (cursor position, MOB

or an entered lat/lon position), the bearing line shows the

intended course from the point at which navigation was

started towards the waypoint.

6 Vessel symbol

Indicates distance and bearing relative to the intended

course.

If the XTE (Cross Track Error) exceeds the defined XTE limit,

this is indicated with a red arrow including the distance

from the track line. Refer to on page 55."XTE limit"

Data Fields

The Nav panel offers the following information:

DTD Distance to destination

SOG Speed over ground

COG Course over ground

TTD Time to destination

Navigate to cursor position

You can start navigating to a cursor position on any chart, or

Echosounder panel.

Position the cursor at the selected destination on the panel, and

then select the option in the menu.Goto Cursor

ÚNote: The menu option is not available if youGoto Cursor

are already navigating.

Navigate a route

You can start navigating a route from the chart panel or from the

Route dialog.

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When route navigation is started, the menu expands and shows

options for canceling the navigation, for skipping a waypoint, and

for restarting the route from current vessel position.

Starting a route from the chart panel

Activate a route on the panel, and then select the route navigation

option from the menu.

You can select a routepoint to start navigating from a selected

position.

Start navigating a route from the Route dialog

You can start navigating from the dialog, activated by:Route

•Selecting the tool from the pageRoute Home

•Selecting the route details from the menu

Cancel navigation

When you are navigating, the menu includes an option for

cancelling the navigation.

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Navigating with the autopilot

When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality,

you are prompted to set the autopilot to navigation mode.

If you choose not to engage the autopilot, the autopilot can be set

to navigation mode from the Autopilot Controller later on.

For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "Autopilot"

on page 57.

Navigation settings

Navigation method

Different methods are available for calculating the distance and

bearing between any two points on a chart.

The Great circle route is the shortest path between two points.

However, if you are to travel along such a route, it would be difficult

to steer manually as the heading would constantly be changing

(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.

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Arrival radius

Sets an invisible circle around the destination waypoint.

The vessel is considered arrived at the waypoint when it is within

this radius.

XTE limit

This setting defines how far the vessel can deviate from the selected

route, if the vessel goes beyond this limit, an alarm is activated.

Arrival alarm

When the arrival alarm is enabled, an alarm is activated when the

vessel reaches the waypoint or when it is within the specified arrival

radius.

Magnetic variation

Magnetic variation is the difference between true bearings and

magnetic bearings, caused by different locations of the Geographic

and the Magnetic north poles. Any local anomalies such as iron

deposits might also affect the magnetic bearings.

When set to Auto, the system automatically converts magnetic

north to true north. Select manual mode if you need to enter your

own local magnetic variation.

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.

Coordinate system

Several coordinate systems can be used to control the format for

latitude and longitude coordinates displayed on the chart panel.

Phantom Loran

Enables use of Phantom Loran positioning system.

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Loran settings

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.

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Autopilot

If an AC12N, AC42N or SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the

system, autopilot functionality is available in the system.

An Autopilot is designed to maintain an accurate course in various

sea conditions with minimal helm movements.

Safe operation with the autopilot

Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid,

but DOES NOT replace a human navigator.

Activating the autopilot

You activate the autopilot from any panel by selecting the autopilot

tile in the 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.

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Autopilot indication on the pages

1Autopilot indication in Status bar

2Autopilot pop-up

3Autopilot tile in Instrument bar

Autopilot mode indication in the Status bar

The Status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot

computer is connected to the network.

Icons are included if the autopilot is passive or locked by another

autopilot control unit.

Autopilot pop up

You control the autopilot from the autopilot pop-up.

The pop-up has a fixed position on the page, and it is available for

all pages except when an Autopilot panel is active.

As long as the autopilot pop-up is active, you cannot operate the

background panel or its menu.

You remove the pop-up from a page by selecting the in theX

upper right corner. You turn it on again by selecting the autopilot

tile in the instrument bar.

The following pop-ups are available:

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•Autopilot controller, showing active mode, heading, rudder

and various steering information depending on active autopilot

mode. Manual adjustments to the set heading can only be

made when the port and starboard arrow indicators are

illuminated red and green.

•Mode selection, includes access to turn pattern selection.

•Turn pattern selection

Autopilot controller Mode selection Turn pattern selection

Autopilot tile in Instrument bar

You can select to show the autopilot tile in the Instrument bar.

If the autopilot pop-up is turned off you can turn it on by selecting

the tile in the Instrument bar.

The Autopilot panel

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.

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Data fields

The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel:

CTS Course to steer

DTD Distance to destination

DTW Distance to next waypoint

SOG Speed over ground

COG Course over ground

XTE Cross track error (L: left or R: right)

Mode overview

The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes

and features within the mode depend on boat type and available

inputs, as shown in the following list:

•Standby

Standby mode used when manually steering at the helm.

Compass and rudder angle is shown on the display.

•NFU

Non-Follow Up steering where the rudder movement is

controlled by using the Port and Starboard keys in the Pilot

pop-up, or by another NFU unit.

•FU

Follow-up steering where the rudder angle is set by another FU

unit.

•AUTO

Automatic steering where the set heading is maintained.

•Heading capture

Aborts the turn and uses the instantaneous compass

reading as set heading.

•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

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Automatic steering, keeping the vessel on a straight bearing

line by compensating for drift.

•Dodging

Returns to NoDrift mode after a heading change.

•NAV

Navigation steering. Steers the vessel to a specific waypoint or

through a route.

•WIND

Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot

Commissioning dialog. Automatic steering where the vessel

heading is changed to maintain a set wind angle.

•Tacking/Gybing

Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot

Commissioning dialog. Tacking/Gybing with apparent or

true wing angle as reference.

•WIND Nav

Automatic steering, using both wind and GPS data to steer the

vessel to a specific waypoint or through a route.

Standby mode

Standby (STBY) mode is used when you steer the boat at the helm.

Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)

In NFU mode you use the port and starboard arrow buttons in the

autopilot pop-up to control the rudder. The rudder will move as

long as the button is pressed.

•Activate NFU mode by selecting the port or starboard arrow

button in the pop-up when the autopilot is in STBY or FU mode.

You return to STBY mode by selecting the STBY mode button in the

autopilot pop-up.

Follow-up steering (FU)

ÚNote: 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.

The rudder moves to the commanded angle and then stop.

•You select FU mode from the autopilot pop-up

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ÚNote: If the autopilot pop-up is closed or if an alarm dialog

is activated on the unit controlling the autopilot in FU

mode, the autopilot automatically changes to STBY mode.

Warning: While in FU mode you cannot take manual

control of the wheel.

AUTO mode (auto compass)

In AUTO mode the autopilot issues rudder commands required to

steer the vessel automatically on a set heading.

•You select AUTO mode from the autopilot pop-up. When the

mode is activated, the autopilot selects the current boat

heading as the set heading.

Changing set heading in AUTO mode

You adjust the set heading by using the Port and Starboard arrow

buttons in the autopilot pop-up, or by selecting the Heading tile in

the autopilot pop-up and then entering the desired heading value.

An immediate heading change takes place. The new heading is

maintained until a new heading is set.

Heading capture

When the vessel is turning in AUTO mode, an instant reset of the

mode activates the heading capture function. This automatically

cancels the turn, and the vessel continues on the heading read from

the compass the very moment you re-activated the mode.

Tacking in AUTO mode

ÚNote: The tack function is only available when the system is

set up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning

dialog.

Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried

out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works

on your boat. 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.

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Tacking in AUTO mode is different from tacking in WIND mode. In

AUTO mode the tack angle is fixed and as defined by the user. For

more details, see on page 66."Tacking - WIND mode"

You initiate the tack function from AUTO mode.

When tacking direction is selected the autopilot changes the

current set course according to the set fixed tacking angle.

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.

NoDrift mode

NoDrift mode combines the autopilot and the positioning

information from the GPS.

In NoDrift mode the vessel is steered along a calculated track line in

a direction set by the user. If the vessel's heading is drifting away

from the original heading due to current and/or wind, the vessel

follows the line with a crab angle.

1. Turn the vessel to the desired heading

2. Activate the NoDrift mode. The autopilot draws an invisible

bearing line based on current heading from the boat’s position

Unlike in AUTO (compass) mode, the autopilot now uses the

position information to calculate the cross track error, and

automatically keeps your track straight.

You use the port/starboard arrow panel buttons in the autopilot

pop-up to reset the bearing line while in NoDrift mode.

Dodging

If you need to avoid an obstacle when using NoDrift mode, you can

set the autopilot to STBY and power steer or use the helm until the

obstacle is passed.

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.

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NAV mode

Warning: NAV mode should only be used in open

waters.

You can use the autopilot to automatically steer the boat to a

specific waypoint location, or along a pre-defined route. The

position information from the GPS is used to change the course to

steer to keep the boat on the track line and to the destination

waypoint.

ÚNote: 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.

Start automatic navigating

When you start navigating a route or to a waypoint from the chart

panel, you are prompted to set the autopilot to NAV mode. If you

reject this request, you can start NAV mode from the autopilot

mode menu.

When NAV mode is initiated, the autopilot automatically keeps the

vessel on the leg.

When the vessel reaches the arrival circle for a routepoint, the

autopilot gives an audible warning and displays a dialog with the

new course information. If the required course change to the next

waypoint is less than the Navigation change limit, the autopilot

automatically changes the course. If the required course change to

next waypoint in a route is more than the set limit, you are

prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable.

ÚNote: For information about navigation settings, refer to

"Navigation settings" on page 54.

Waypoint arrival circle

The Arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is initiated when

you are navigating a route.

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The arrival circle ( ) should be adjusted according to boat speed.1

The higher the speed, the wider the circle. The intention is to make

the autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a

smooth turn onto the next leg.

The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint

circle when creating the route.

X axis = Boat speed in knots

Y axis = Arrival circle, radius in 1/100 Nm

Example: With the speed of 20 knots you should use a waypoint

circle with radius 0.09 Nm.

ÚNote: The distance between any waypoints in a route must

not be smaller than the radius of the waypoint arrival circle.

WIND mode

ÚNote: The WIND mode is only available if the system has

been set up for sailboat in the Autopilot Commissioning

dialog.

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Before the WIND mode is started it must be verified that valid input

from wind transducer is available.

Initiate wind steering as follows;

1. Switch the Autopilot to AUTO mode

2. Adjust the boat heading until wind angle is according to the

angle you want to maintain

3. Select the mode indication in the autopilot controller to activate

the autopilot menu, and select WIND mode

The set course to steer (CTS) and set wind angle are entered from

the compass heading and the wind transducer at the moment the

WIND mode is selected. From that point the autopilot changes the

course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may

change.

Tacking in WIND mode

ÚNote: The tack function is only available when the system is

set up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning

dialog.

Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried

out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works

on your boat. 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.

Tacking in WIND mode as compared to AUTO mode is performed

when sailing with apparent or true wind as the reference. The true

wind angle should be less than 90 degrees.

The rate of turn during the tack will be given by the Tack time

defined in the sailing parameter setup. The tack time is also

controlled by the speed of the boat to prevent loss of speed during

a tack.

You can initiate the tack function from WIND mode.

When you initiate the tacking, the autopilot immediately mirrors the

set wind angle to the opposite side of the bow.

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.

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Gybing

Gybing is possible when the true wind angle is larger than 120°.

The time to make a gybe is determined by the speed of the boat to

make it as quick as possible within control.

Tack and gybe prevent

You should use the autopilot with care when beating and running.

If the sails are unbalanced when beating, yaw forces from the sails

can drive the boat into the wind. If the boat is driven beyond the set

minimum wind angle, the thrust from the sails suddenly disappears

and reduces the boat speed. The boat becomes more difficult to

steer as the rudder becomes less effective.

The tack prevent function in WIND mode has been implemented to

avoid such situations. It reacts immediately when the apparent wind

angle becomes 5° less than the set minimum wind angle, and more

rudder is commanded.

When running, it is difficult to steer the boat with waves coming

sideways or from behind. The waves can yaw the boat into an

unwanted gybe; this can be hazardous for both the crew and the

mast.

The gybe prevent function is activated when the actual apparent

wind angle becomes greater than 175° or gets opposite to the set

wind angle. More rudder is commanded to prevent an unwanted

gybe.

The tack and gybe prevent functions are not a guarantee against

getting into a hazardous situation. If the effect of the rudder and/or

drive unit is not adequate, a dangerous situation may occur. Pay

particular attention in such situations.

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.

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Turn pattern steering

The autopilot includes a number of automatic turn steering features

for power boats when the pilot is in AUTO mode.

ÚNote: The turn steering option is not be available if the

boat type is set to SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning

dialog, instead the tack/gybe feature is implemented.

Initiating a turn

You start the turn by selecting the relevant turn icon, followed by

selecting the port or starboard options in the turn dialog to select

the turn direction.

Stopping the turn

You can stop the turn from within the turn dialog.

At any time during a turn you can select STBY in the autopilot pop-

up to return to STBY mode and manual steering.

Turn variables

The turn steering options, except the C-turn, have settings that you

can adjust before you start a turn and at any time when the boat is

in a turn.

U-turn

U-Turn changes the current set heading to be 180° in the opposite

direction.

The turn rate is identical to Rate limit settings. This cannot be

changed during the turn.

ÚNote: 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. Increasing the turn rate makes the

vessel turn a smaller circle.

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Spiral turn

Spiral-turn makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or

increasing radius. You set the initial radius before the turn is

initiated, and the change per turn during the turn. If the change per

turn is set to zero, the vessel turns in a circle. Negative values

indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing

radius.

Zigzag turns

Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern.

For navigating in a zigzag pattern, you set the initial heading

change before the turn is started.

During the turn you can alter the main heading, the heading

change, and the leg distance.

Square turn

Makes the vessel automatically turn 90° after having travelled a

defined leg distance.

At any time during the turn you can change the main heading and

the distance of the leg until the vessel makes a new 90° turn.

Lazy S-turn

Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading.

You set the selected heading change before the turn is started.

During the turn you can alter the main heading, the heading

change and the turn radius from within the turn dialog.

Depth contour tracking, DCTTM

If the system has Echosounder input, 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.

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Using the GO7 in an AP24/AP28 system

Command transfer

If your GO7 is connected to an autopilot system including an AP24

or AP28 control unit, only one control unit can be active at the same

time. An inactive control unit is indicated with a square with a cross

symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.

You take command from an inactive control unit by selecting the

mode in the autopilot pop-up, and then confirming active mode.

Locking remote stations

The AP24/AP28 includes a Remote Lock function that disables

autopilot control from other units. A locked control unit is indicated

with a key symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.

When the remote lock function is enabled on an AP24/AP28 control

unit, only the active control unit stays in command. No transfer of

command to GO7 or other autopilot control units on the system

can take place.

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.

The mode indicator on the pilot pop-up is replaced by a dash to

indicate EVC override.

The system returns to GO7 control in standby mode if no rudder

command is given from the EVC system within a predefined period.

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•OFF

Seastate filter is disabled. This is the default setting.

•AUTO

Reduces rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough

weather by an adaptive process. The AUTO setting is

recommended if you want to use the seastate filter.

•MANUAL

Linked to the steering response control settings described

previously. It may be used to manually find the optimum

combination of course keeping and low rudder activity in rough

but steady sea conditions.

Sailing parameters

ÚNote: Sailing parameter settings are only available if the

boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning

dialog.

Tack time

When performing a tack in WIND mode, the rate of turn (tack time)

can be adjusted. This gives single-handed sailors time to handle the

boat and the sails during a tack.

A turn performed without shifting wind side, is also made at a

controlled turn rate.

Tack angle

This value is used to preset the course change used when tacking in

AUTO mode. By pressing the port and starboard indicators in the

autopilot pop-up the course changes as much as this value.

Wind function

With wind function set to AUTO, the autopilot automatically selects

between apparent and true wind steering. AUTO is default and

recommended for cruising.

When the boat is running, it is also surfing on the waves. This may

lead to significant changes in boat speed, and thereby also changes

in apparent wind angle. True wind steering is therefore used when

running, while steering to apparent wind is used when beating or

reaching.

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.

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When sailing in closed waters, the apparent wind angle may change

temporarily due to wind gusts. It may then be preferred to sail to

the true wind.

VMG optimizing

You can optimize the VMG to wind. When selected, the function is

active for 5–10 minutes after a new wind angle has been set and

only when beating.

Layline steering

Layline steering is useful when navigating. Cross Track Error (XTE)

from the navigator keeps the boat on the track line. If the XTE from

the navigator exceeds 0.15 NM, the autopilot calculates the layline

and track towards the waypoint.

Response

By default the system switches between HI/LO parameter set based

on speed (motor boats) or speed and wind (sail boats). You can

however manually select which parameter set that shall be used.

HI or LO must be selected if no speed input is available.

You can manually fine tune each of the two (HI/LO) parameter sets.

Level 4 is default with parameter values as set by the autotune

function. If no autotune is made (not recommended) the level 4

values are the factory default values.

A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a

more “loose” steering.

A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides a

more “tight” steering. A too high response level causes the boat to

start lazy-s movements.

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.

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Echosounder

The Echosounder function provides a view of the water and bottom

beneath your vessel, allowing you to detect fish and examine the

structure of the sea floor.

The Echosounder image

1Depth

2Temperature

3Frequency and Zoom scale

4Bottom

5Zoom buttons

6Depth Range scale

7Instrument panel

8Zoom column

9Fish arches

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Using the cursor on the Echosounder panel

The cursor can be used to measure a distance to a target, to mark a

position, and to select targets.

By default, the cursor is not shown on the Echosounder image.

When you position the cursor on the Echosounder image; the

screen pauses, the depth at the cursor position is shown, and the

information window is activated.

To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select

the menu option.Clear cursor

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning

the cursor on the panel, then using the option in theGoto Cursor

menu.

The Cursor assist function

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision

placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor

symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.

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.

Measuring distance

The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the

position of two observations on the image.

It is easier to use the measuring function when the image is paused.

1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to

measure the distance

2. Start the measuring function from the menu

3. 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

4. Continue selecting new measuring points if required

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You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end

point as long as the measuring function is active.

When you select , the image resumes to normal Finish measuring

scrolling.

Viewing Echosounder history

You can view echosounder history by panning the image.

To resume normal scrolling, select the menu option.Clear cursor

Setting up the Echosounder image

Use the Echosounder menu options to set up the image. When the

cursor is active, some options on the Echosounder menu are

replaced with cursor mode features. Select to returnClear cursor

to the normal Echosounder menu.

The range

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

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the bottom. Auto is the preferred setting for most fish finding sonar

use.

Preset range levels

Allows for the selection of a specific depth range that is not tied to

the depth of the water.

Custom range

This option allows you to manually set both upper and lower range

limits.

ÚNote: Setting a custom range puts the sonar in manual

mode. 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 page.Home

Log sonar

Select to start and stop recording of Echosounder data. For more

information, refer to on page 79."Recording log data"

Gain

The gain controls the sensitivity of the Echosounder. The more you

increase the gain, the more details are shown on the image.

However, a higher gain setting may introduce more background

clutter on the image. If the gain is set too low, weak echoes might

not be displayed.

Auto gain

The Auto gain option keeps the sensitivity at a level that works well

under most conditions. With the gain in auto mode, you can set a

positive or negative offset that gets applied to the auto gain.

Color

Strong and weak Echosounder signals have different colors to

indicate the different signal strengths. The colors used depend on

which palette you select. The more you increase the Color setting,

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