MaxSea Operator Manual version 12.6 - Furuno USA

MaxSea Operator Manual version 12.6
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Tips
Example 1: ARPA target Example 2: AIS target
(1) - Target's direction
Except for AIS target that its orientation is represented by the top of the triangle symbol, the orientation for
each others targets is represented by a gray straight line as it is shown in pictures above notified by (1).
This relative direction indicates the target's motion assuming their present course (COG) and speed (SOG)
remains.
This direction is oriented according to an estimated course and speed of the target.
Note: the target's direction is oriented North up when no COG and SOG are received.
(2) - Target's Vector Display
You can display the symbol targets with one or two vectors lines shown in pictures above by number (2) and
(3).
To set up target vectors:
1. Choose [option: GPS/Track...] from the software [Utilities] menu. The GPS/track settings dialog
box appears.
2. Click on [Misc] tab.
3. Check corresponding boxes to activate the vector's direction as you wish between Ground
heading, Surface heading and drift vectors.
4. Then set the Vector display mode by choosing the display according either to a fixed length or to
a speed variation.
Right-clicking each target symbol will display an appropriate menu list where you can choose various options:
1. Display the selected target Properties dialog.
2. Delete Target Track/Trail from the chart.
3. Activate the CPA Warning On function.
4. Activate the Track on function.