Alarms; Using Demo Mode - NorthStar 6000i Quickstart Manual And Reference Manual

Alarms

Using demo mode

Simulated radar and
echo-sounding signals
can also be displayed
when in demo mode.
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The Northstar 6000i alerts you to condi-
tions that may require attention. Some
alerts are strictly informative, such as
nearing a waypoint, and some warn of
conditions such as loss of navigation
signals. The unit alerts you with a beeping
sound and a flashing symbol in the lower
You can use demo mode to simulate a
stationary position, or simulate navigating
CHART
to a location you select on the
screen. Demo mode is useful for training,
and could be used for dead reckoning in
the event that GPS signals should ever fail.
To access the demo control screen, display
Chart setup ,
CHART
the screen and press
Demo control .
then press
To place your vessel at a simulated
position and enter demo mode, press the
cursor pad to move the cursor to the
desired position on the chart. Zoom out if
you need to see more area. Press
Position and
ENTER . Your vessel symbol
will now be stationary at this position.

Alarms

right corner of the screen. Many alarms
automatically clear themselves after a few
seconds. Others remain flashing until you
press a key on the
the condition clears. See Alarms, starting on
page 138 for a listing of all alarms and the
meaning of each.
Demo
Demo control screen
To simulate motion from this point to
another location, press the cursor pad to
move the cursor to the destination, then
Demo COG/SOG key. To change
press the
the vessel's speed from the standard 12
ALARM
screen or until
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