Navman GPS Receiver TRACKER950 User Manual

TRACKER950  
C H A R T P L O T T E R  
Installation and  
Operation Manual  
English...............4  
Français...........44  
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7 Fuel screen................................................................................................... 26  
8 Position screen ............................................................................................ 27  
9 Menu screen................................................................................................. 28  
9-1 General Setup ..................................................................................................... 30  
9-2 Navigation Setup ................................................................................................. 30  
9-3 CDI/Units/Alarms ................................................................................................. 30  
9-4 Map Configuration ............................................................................................... 31  
9-5 Track History ....................................................................................................... 32  
9-6 Fuel Settings ....................................................................................................... 32  
9-7 Simulation Mode.................................................................................................. 33  
10 Installation.................................................................................................. 34  
10-1 What comes with the TRACKER950 ................................................................ 34  
10-2 Options and accessories ................................................................................... 34  
10-3 Installation ......................................................................................................... 35  
Appendix A - Specifications.......................................................................... 37  
Appendix B - Troubleshooting...................................................................... 38  
Appendix C - Glossary ................................................................................... 40  
Appendix D - Conditions of Sale & Warranty .............................................. 41  
Appendix E - How to contact us ................................................................... 42  
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1 Introduction  
Congratulations on choosing the NAVMAN  
TRACKER950 chartplotter. For maximum benefit,  
please read this manual carefully before installing  
and using the unit. Special terms are explained in  
Appendix C.  
Chart accuracy  
C-MAP™ electronic charts are derived from  
geographical data (including official government  
charts) which are not verified or approved by  
Hydrographic Authorities. C-MAP™ electronic  
charts are designed only to simplify navigation  
calculations. They must be used with official charts  
and prudent navigation habits, rather than as a  
primary source of navigation information.  
The TRACKER950  
The TRACKER950 chartplotter is a compact,  
ruggedly built, highly integrated navigation  
instrument. It has been designed to be easy to  
use. Complex navigation functions can be  
performed with a few key presses, taking the hard  
work out of navigation. It has an easy to read,  
colour display.  
There is no direct relationship between the colour  
of water areas and their depth. The navigator shall  
always check depth and use official paper charts.  
The GPS system  
The TRACKER950 has a built-in chart of the world,  
suitable for route planning and general interest.  
You can see extra details by plugging in a C-MAP™  
electronic chart cartridge for the region where you  
are navigating.  
The US government is solely responsible for the  
operation, accuracy and maintenance of the GPS  
satellites. They are subject to changes that will  
affect the performance and accuracy of all GPS  
receivers.  
The TRACKER950 receives information from the  
GPS system and displays the boat’s position and  
speed.  
The civilian GPS signals may very occasionally  
be turned off. This unit will not work if its power  
fails. You must guard against these events by  
always having another way of navigating.  
To navigate with the TRACKER950, you can go  
directly to any point on the chart or you can create  
routes for the boat to follow. When the boat is  
navigating to one of these points, the unit displays  
course information for the helmsman to follow.  
The TRACKER950 can send data to an autopilot  
or radar and can repeat depth information from a  
depth sounder. With an optional fuel kit, the  
TRACKER950 becomes a sophisticated yet easy  
to use fuel computer. An optional PC interface kit  
allows you to download waypoints and routes from  
a Windows based PC.  
1-1 Care  
Cleaning and maintenance  
Clean the TRACKER950 case with a damp cloth  
or mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners and  
petrol or other solvents.  
C-MAP™ cartridges  
Handle the cartridges carefully. Keep them in their  
protective cases when not plugged into the  
TRACKER950. If they get dirty or wet, clean them  
with a damp cloth or mild detergent.  
Keep the protective cover over the slot for the  
C-MAP™ cartridge at all times. If the slot gets  
dirty, clean it by blowing the dirt out. If it gets wet,  
clean it with clean fresh water and dry it with warm,  
dry air.  
Clip the dust cover over the display when you are  
not using the unit or if you remove the unit from  
the boat.  
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1-2 C-MAP™ chart cartridges  
A C-MAP™ electronic chart cartridge has chart  
details required for navigating in a particular region.  
When you plug the cartridge in, the extra details  
are automatically superimposed on the  
TRACKER950’s built-in chart of the world. The  
cartridge plugs into a slot in the upper, left side of  
the display unit.  
When you insert or remove a cartridge it does not  
matter if the TRACKER950 is turned on or off.  
To insert a cartridge  
1
2
3
Remove the protective cover from the C-MAP™  
slot.  
Take the C-MAPcartridge out of its case.  
Keep the case.  
Hold the cartridge up to the slot with the  
label facing you and the edge with the gold  
contacts (on the back of the cartridge) facing  
the slot.  
4
5
Carefully push the cartridge fully into the slot.  
It is shaped to prevent you from putting the  
cartridge in the wrong way.  
Replace the protective cover over the  
cartridge.  
To remove a cartridge  
1
2
3
Remove the protective cover from the C-MAP™  
slot.  
Pull the cartridge out and put it back in its  
case.  
Replace the protective cover over the slot.  
1-3 Removing and replacing the unit  
You can easily remove and replace the display  
unit for security or protection.  
2
Plug the cables into their sockets on the  
back of the unit:  
match the colour on the end of the plug  
to the colour of the nut on the socket  
To remove the display unit  
1
Clip the dust cover over the display unit.  
Loosen the knobs at each end of the unit.  
hold the plug against the socket and  
rotate the plug until it slides easily into  
the socket  
2
The unit has some cables plugged into the  
back. Unplug each by turning the end of the  
plug a quarter of a turn anticlockwise and  
pulling the plug out.  
lock the plug in place by pushing the end  
of the plug towards the socket and  
turning it a quarter turn clockwise  
3
4
Lift the unit off its cradle and store it in a safe  
place.  
If you plug a cable into the wrong  
TRACKER950 socket by mistake, nothing will  
be damaged.  
Tie a waterproof cover, such as a plastic  
bag, over the plugs on the cables. It is  
important to keep the plugs dry.  
3
Adjust the angle of the display to be easily  
seen and tighten the knobs on each end of  
the unit. Unclip the dust cover.  
To replace the display unit  
1
Sit the unit in its cradle with the rubber  
washers between the bracket and the  
display unit case.  
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1-4 Navigation data  
Latitude and longitude  
Latitude and longitude are displayed in degrees and minutes:  
Degrees symbol  
Minutes symbol  
N or S of equator for  
latitude  
43° 12.538' N  
E or W of zero for longitude  
Minutes, 0 to 60, to 3 decimal  
Degrees  
places  
Navigation data  
Data displayed on the TRACKER950 has three-letter names.  
The boat is sailing from the start to the destination and has moved off the original plotted course from the  
start to the destination.  
BRG Bearing to destination  
COG Course Over Ground  
Bearing to the destination from the boat.  
Direction in which the boat is moving over the ground. (Note - When  
SOG < 0.2 knot COG is not updated.)  
CTS  
DTG  
ETA  
Course To Steer  
Optimum course to steer to return to the original plotted course.  
Distance from the boat to the destination.  
Distance To Go  
Expected Time of Arrival  
At the destination, assuming that SOG and COG remain constant.  
SOG Speed Over Ground  
Current boat speed over the ground. This is not necessarily the  
same as the boat speed through the water nor the speed at which  
it is approaching the destination.  
STR  
TTG  
XTE  
Steering  
The difference between COG and CTS.  
Time To Go  
Cross Track Error  
The estimated time to reach the destination.  
The distance from the boat to the nearest point of the original plotted  
course.  
VMG Velocity Made Good  
The speed at which the boat is approaching the destination.  
DESTINATION  
Current Boat  
position  
START  
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2 Operation  
This section describes the basic principles of how to operate the TRACKER950. For more detail, refer to  
the chapters following.  
2-1 Front panel  
C-MAP™  
cartridge slot  
Power ON/OFF  
MOB Keys  
or Esc (Escape)  
Cursor Key  
Soft Keys  
Keys  
Esc key  
Softkeys  
The five keys in a row under the display are called  
softkeys. The name of a softkey depends on the  
information currently being displayed on the  
screen. The name is displayed in a small box  
directly above the key; if the name is grey or the  
box is empty then the key is inactive.  
The Esc key has three different uses:  
1
2
To switch the unit on and off (see section 2-4).  
When the main screens are displayed, press  
the Esc key to move to the next main screen  
(see section 2-6).  
Beeper  
3
Otherwise the Esc key is an ‘escape’ key to  
go from the current screen to the previous  
one. If you were changing some data in the  
current screen when you press this key, then  
the changes are ignored.  
The TRACKER950 has an internal beeper. It  
beeps:  
once when you press a key  
three times when you press an inactive key  
Cursor keys  
There are four cursor keys within the one round  
button.  
continually when there is an alarm (see  
section 2-3)  
External beepers can be connected to sound  
alarms in the boat (see section 10).  
the top of the button is CursorUp  
the bottom of the button is CursorDown  
the left side of the button is CursorLeft  
the right of the button is CursorRight  
The function of a cursor key depends on what is  
being displayed at the time.  
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2-2 Chart displays  
A typical TRACKER950 chart screen is shown  
below.  
If you press the cursor key midway between  
two of the marked keys, the cursor moves  
diagonally.  
Chart displays can show:  
When you move the cursor to the edge of the  
screen the chart will scroll. For example, if you  
move the cursor to the top of the screen then the  
chart will scroll down and you will see a part of the  
chart that was above the rest.  
A part of the built-in worldwide chart. See  
Chart scale below  
Chart details from any C-MAP™ cartridge  
fitted.  
Land is brown, water is blue. You can control  
the type of information displayed on the chart  
(see section 9-4).  
Chart symbols  
The chart will show symbols, such as waypoints  
and C-MAP™ symbols, as shown below. To select  
a waypoint, move the cursor to the symbol. A white  
circle appears around it to show that it is selected  
and a window appears with information about the  
symbol.  
The current boat position if it is on the chart.  
A cross-shaped symbol called the cursor.  
Chart scale  
Press the Zoom In key to display a smaller area of  
the chart in more detail. Press the ZoomOut key  
to display a bigger area in less detail.  
In the Underway screen, you can move the cursor  
to C-MAP™ chart symbols to see a window with  
information about the symbol.  
The chart scale is displayed on some screens (e.g.  
scale = 8 nm) is the vertical distance across the  
currently visible chart area. For example if the scale  
is 8 nm then a portion of chart eight nautical miles  
high is currently displayed.  
Latitude and Longitude  
Latitude and longitude are displayed on navigation  
screens. Normally it displays the position of the  
boat and a boat symbol appears in front of the  
numbers to indicate this:  
The cursor  
The cursor is used to select points on the chart.  
Latitude  
Longitude  
Boat symbol  
To move the cursor across the chart, press one of  
the cursor keys:  
Press the cursor key which points in the  
direction that you want the cursor to move,  
for example press CursorUp to move the  
cursor up.  
If you have moved the cursor in the last ten  
seconds, then it displays the position of the cursor  
and the boat symbol is not displayed:  
Latitude  
Longitude  
If you hold a cursor key down, the cursor  
moves across the screen.  
Waypoints  
Scale  
Bearing  
Distance to go  
Latitude  
Longitude  
Boat position  
The cursor  
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2-3 Alarms  
When the TRACKER950 detects a condition  
outside the alarm parameters, it gives an alarm. It  
beeps continually and displays a warning message  
in a window.  
The following alarms can be enabled or disabled:  
Arrival Radius, Anchor Alarm, XTE Alarm and Low  
Fuel (see section 9-3).  
To clear the alarm, press the Esc key.  
2-4 Turning on and off / Auto Power  
3
It displays the Satellite Status screen. Wait  
for the GPS or DGPS receiver to start up,  
which should take less than three minutes.  
Auto Power  
If the TRACKER950 is wired for Auto Power (see  
section 10-3), then the TRACKER950  
automatically turns on and off with the boat power;  
you can not turn the TRACKER950 on or off  
manually.  
4
It is then ready to use. It displays the  
Underway screen, the first of the main  
screens (see section 2-6).  
To turn the unit on manually  
To turn the unit off manually  
Hold down the Esc key. The unit beeps and  
displays a countdown window. Continue to hold  
down the Esc key until the unit turns off.  
1
Hold the Esc key down until it beeps, then  
release the key. It displays a title screen for a  
few seconds, then beeps again and displays  
a navigation warning.  
2
If you can not read the display then the  
screen backlight may be set too low. Press  
the BackLt key (the softkey furthermost to  
the right) to turn the backlight on full (see  
section 9-1).  
If the display is in the wrong language, select  
the right language (see section 9-1).  
Read the warning and press the Confirm  
key.  
2-5 Man overboard (MOB)  
3
If the NMEA output is on, you are asked: “Is  
Autopilot Active?” This gives you the  
opportunity to disengage the autopilot now  
before going to the MOB waypoint.  
The MOB feature saves the boat’s position and  
then navigates back to this point. To do this:  
1
Either:  
hold down the two softkeys labelled MOB  
at the same time for about a second  
Then press the Yes or No key.  
Warning: If the autopilot is active and you  
press the Yes key then this might result in  
a sudden and dangerous turn.  
Navigate back to the place where MOB was  
pressed.  
or press an external MOB button for  
about a second (if one is installed)  
It beeps 4 times and boat’s position is stored  
as the waypoint ‘MOB’.  
4
2
The display changes to the Underway  
screen, with a scale of 0.1 miles, with the  
MOB waypoint situated in the centre of the  
screen. It goes to plotter mode, with a white  
screen with crosshatching, rather than  
displaying a chart (see section 9-4).  
To clear MOB.  
1
Press the two MOB keys again.  
2
A window appears asking if you want to  
cancel the MOB. Press Yes.  
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2-6 Main screens  
After you have turned the unit on (see section 2-  
4), it displays the Satellite Status screen until it  
acquires a position fix, then displays the Underway  
screen. This is one of the five main screens. Each  
main screen displays a particular navigation  
function.  
Press  
Esc  
key  
Five main screens  
Underway  
Underway Screen  
Highway Screen  
Navigation Screen  
Fuel Screen  
A chart with boat movement and position  
Highway  
A chart with the destination at the top and  
the boat in the middle  
Navigation  
Access the navigation functions  
Fuel  
The fuel computer (this is only displayed if  
the fuel kit is installed and fuel data set up)  
Position  
Boat position and navigation data  
To move to the next main screen, press the Esc  
key. After the Position screen it returns to the  
Underway screen.  
Other screens  
Satellite Status  
Information about the GPS satellites  
Menu  
Customise the TRACKER950 options  
To display these screens:  
press the Sat or Menu keys in main screens  
that display these keys  
display the Satellite Status screen from the  
Menu screen by selecting Satellite  
To return to a main screen, press the Esc key one  
or more times.  
Position Screen  
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2-7 Navigating  
The TRACKER950 has two ways of navigating,  
going straight to a point or following a route.  
the route by using the Waypoints screen  
(see section 6-1).  
To create a route, go to the Routes screen  
(see section 6-2). You can create waypoints  
as you create the route.  
Waypoints  
Before you start navigating, you can enter  
waypoints at points of interest (see section 6-1).  
Tip: create a waypoint at your marina so that you  
can navigate back easily.  
To start the route, see section 6-2-7.  
The Underway and Highway screens will  
show navigation data. If the TRACKER950 is  
connected to an autopilot, it will start  
steering. The waypoint which is the current  
destination is displayed in the Underway and  
Highway screens.  
Going straight to a point  
The TRACKER950 can go straight to a waypoint  
or to any arbitrary point. This is called GoTo:  
To start the GoTo, go to the GoTo screen  
(see section 4-1).  
If you enable the XTE alarm, it will give an  
alarm if the boat deviates too much from its  
intended course.  
The Underway and Highway screens will  
show navigation data. If the TRACKER950 is  
connected to an autopilot, it will start  
steering. The destination is displayed on the  
Underway and Highway screens.  
The boat stops going to the current waypoint  
in the route and starts going to the next  
waypoint:  
If you enable the XTE alarm, it will give an  
alarm if the boat deviates too much from its  
intended course.  
a
when the boat comes within the arrival  
radius of the current waypoint  
b
or when the boat passes the waypoint  
When the boat comes within the arrival  
radius of the destination, it can give an  
Arrival Radius alarm to show that you have  
reached the destination. It will then end the  
GoTo automatically. To set the arrival radius  
and enable this alarm, see section 9-3.  
In these two cases, the TRACKER950  
can give an Arrival Radius alarm to show  
that you have reached the waypoint. To  
set the arrival radius and enable this  
alarm, see section 9-3.  
c
Or if you press the Skip key in the  
Underway screen.  
To manually stop the GoTo, go to the  
Underway screen, press the GoTo key and  
press the Cancel key.  
To manually stop the boat following the  
route, go to the Routes screen and press the  
RteOff key.  
Following a route  
A route is a list of waypoints.  
You can create waypoints before you create  
2-8 Simulation mode  
When the TRACKER950 is in simulation mode it  
simulates boat movement and satellite data. The  
real boat does not move. We recommend that you  
use the TRACKER950 in Simulation mode to  
familiarise yourself with the TRACKER950 before  
using it on the water.  
If it is in Simulation mode, then it displays Simulate.  
To start and stop Simulation mode, see section 9-  
7.  
Warning: Never turn on Simulation mode when  
you want to use the TRACKER950 to navigate  
on the water.  
To see if the TRACKER950 is in Simulation mode,  
go to the Satellite Status screen (see section 3-2).  
2-9 PC interface  
The TRACKER950 can be connected to a  
Windows based PC to simplify using waypoints  
and routes. These can be created and changed  
on the PC, then downloaded to the TRACKER950  
(see the PC interface kit’s documentation).  
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3 Satellite Status screen  
The satellite status screen displays the signal strengths of the visible GPS satellites, their current positions  
and information about the accuracy of the calculated position.  
3-1 GPS and DGPS worldwide navigation  
GPS and DGPS  
GPS and DGPS antennas  
The US Government operates the GPS system.  
The NAVMAN GPS antenna gives a GPS position.  
There are twenty-four satellites orbiting the earth  
The unit has a high-gain antenna and a sensitive 12-  
that broadcast position and time signals. The  
channel receiver. It tracks signals from all satellites  
positions of these satellites are constantly  
visible above the horizon and uses measurements  
changing. Your GPS receiver analyses the signals  
from all satellites more than 5° above the horizon to  
from the closest satellites and calculates exactly  
calculate the position.  
where it is on earth. This is called the GPS position.  
The NAVMAN differential receiver has a unique  
All GPS positions have some errors, caused by  
‘H-Field’ toroidal antenna for high sensitivity and  
small variations in the positions of the satellites  
excellent immunity from electrical noise and  
and by atmospheric effects. The accuracy of the  
which requires no grounding. The receiver has  
GPS position is typically better than 10 m (33 feet)  
two channels and automatically selects the  
for 95% of the time.  
strongest differential beacon signal to use.  
To make GPS positions more accurate, a system  
The NAVMAN DGPS antenna has both a GPS  
of land-based transmitters has been developed,  
receiver and  
automatically applies the differential corrections to  
the GPS position and gives a DGPS position.  
a
differential receiver and  
called differential beacons. These transmit  
correction signals that a receiver can use to correct  
for most of the errors in the GPS position. Such a  
receiver is called a differential receiver and the  
corrected position is called the DGPS position. The  
accuracy of the DGPS position is typically 2 to 5 m  
(6 to 15 feet), depending on the distance to the  
nearest beacon.  
Startup  
Each time a NAVMAN GPS antenna is turned on,  
it normally takes about 50 seconds before it outputs  
the first position. If it has not been turned on for  
several months or if it has been moved more than  
1000 km (550 nm) since it was last turned off then  
it will take two minutes or longer.  
Coverage  
A GPS antenna can receive signals from the GPS  
satellites when it is almost anywhere on earth.  
However, differential beacons are usually only  
installed near ports or important waterways and  
each beacon only has a limited range, typically  
less than 400 km (220 nm).  
TRACKER950 antennas  
The TRACKER950 must be connected to:  
a GPS antenna  
or a DGPS antenna, which is a combined  
GPS and differential receiver  
or a GPS antenna and a separate differential  
receiver  
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3-2 The Satellite Status screen  
When you turn the TRACKER950 on, the Satellite  
Status screen is automatically displayed while the  
GPS receiver starts up.  
To display this screen at any other time:  
press the Sat key in the Position or Fuel  
screen  
or choose it from the Menu screen  
The satellite status screen displays information  
about the GPS satellites:  
The current type of GPS fix, for example  
Acquiring, GPS fix, DGPS fix, No GPS. If the  
unit is in Simulation mode it displays  
Simulate (see section 2-8).  
The date and time, from the GPS satellites.  
The time is UTC (GMT) plus the Local Time  
Offset (see section 9-1). You can set this  
offset to display local time anywhere in the  
world.  
The signal strengths of up to twelve visible  
GPS satellites are displayed as bargraphs.  
The higher the bar the stronger the signal;  
the strongest satellite is on the left.  
The current positions of the visible GPS  
satellites are displayed within two circles.  
The outer circle indicates the horizon and the  
inner circle 45° elevation. The centre of the  
circles is directly above. North is at the top of  
the screen.  
If the boat is moving the current COG is  
displayed as a line from the centre of the  
circles.  
The value of HDOP indicates the error in the  
GPS position caused by poor satellite  
positions. A low value indicates a more  
precise fix, a higher value a less accurate fix.  
Esc key  
Return to the previous screen.  
Mapshft key  
Go to the Mapshift screen to apply a  
correction to make the displayed position  
match the chart position (see section 3-3).  
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3-3 Mapshift screen and datums  
Satellite derived positions are based on a  
worldwide reference (datum) known as WGS84.  
To set mapshift  
1
Move your boat to a known point on the  
chart, for example a marina berth.  
Some paper charts are based on datums other  
than WGS84. This results in an offset between a  
latitude and longitude plotted on the paper chart  
and the same latitude and longitude plotted on the  
TRACKER950. To match the TRACKER950 with  
your local charts you must enter the datum for your  
local area (see Appendix A for a list of available  
datums). Once your local datum has been entered  
all latitudes and longitudes, including waypoints,  
will match the paper charts (see section 9-2).  
2
Press the Esc key until it displays the Fuel or  
Position screen. Press the Sat key to display  
the Satellite Status screen.  
3
4
Press the Mapshft key to display the  
Mapshift screen.  
The GPS position is shown as a cross in a  
circle. Press the cursor keys to move the  
cursor to the position on the chart where the  
boat actually is.  
If you prefer to retain the WGS84 datum (no local  
datum) but find that the boat position is offset you  
can correct this offset with the mapshift function.  
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6
Press the Set key to set the new mapshift.  
The boat will now be displayed at its actual  
location.  
Warning: Mapshift is for eliminating minor  
offsets. It must not be used to correct positions  
to match local charts.  
The Mapshift offset is displayed in the  
navigation data window. Check the setting by  
performing the same procedure at other  
known locations.  
To clear mapshift  
1
Press the Esc key until it displays the Fuel or  
Position screen. Press the Sat key to display  
the Satellite Status screen.  
2
3
Press the Mapshft key to display the  
Mapshift screen.  
Press the Clear key.  
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4 Underway screen  
The Underway screen is the main screen for  
displaying your current location and heading while  
navigating. It displays:  
The chart with the boat position and track.  
Two user-definable data fields (see section 9-  
2).  
When you turn the TRACKER950 on and first  
come to the Underway screen, the boat is in the  
centre of the screen and Autopan is on (see below):  
If you press any other key other than Zoom  
In, ZoomOut or Esc then Autopan will turn off  
To turn Autopan on again, press the Centre  
key twice (quickly).  
After centring the screen around the boat or  
cursor you can change the scale by pressing  
the Zoom In or ZoomOut keys and the  
TRACKER950 will retain the scale selected.  
This is useful. For example, you can:  
Esc key  
Go to the Highway screen.  
The left-most softkey can have two functions:  
if the boat is navigating along a route, the  
key is Skip  
a
b
c
centre on the cursor and ZoomOut to see  
the entire route  
otherwise the key is GoTo  
then centre on the boat and zoom in to  
see more detail  
Skip key  
Stop navigating to the current waypoint on  
the route and start navigating to the next  
waypoint on the route.  
then switch between those two displays  
by pressing the Centre key once or twice  
(quickly)  
GoTo key  
Autopan  
Displays the GoTo screen. GoTo is a simple  
way of navigating straight to one place (see  
section 4-1).  
When you centre on the boat by pressing the  
Centre key twice (quickly), it turns Autopan on.  
The chart automatically scrolls to keep the boat  
position in the centre of the screen.  
Hide key  
To remove navigation data from the  
screen so as to display more of the chart,  
press the Hide key once.  
Autopan stays on until you press any key other  
than Zoom In, ZoomOut or Esc.  
Markers and Navigation Aids  
To remove the softkey names so that the  
chart fills the entire screen, press the  
Hide key again. The Hide, Zoom In and  
ZoomOut keys are still active even  
though they are not displayed.  
In the Underway screen, when you move the cursor  
to a C-MAP™ symbol, a window appears  
explaining what the symbol is. If the Expand softkey  
is displayed you can press it to see more  
information about the symbol.  
To restore the data, press the same key  
(second from the left) again.  
Centre key  
Moves the chart so that either the boat or  
cursor is in the centre of the screen:  
To centre on the cursor, press the Centre  
key once  
To centre on the boat, press the Centre  
key twice (quickly).  
This turns Autopan on (see below) and  
temporarily moves the cursor to the boat.  
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4-1 GoTo screen  
GoTo is a simple way of navigating straight to one  
place: to the cursor position or to a waypoint.  
To cancel a GoTo  
1
2
In the Underway screen, press the GoTo key.  
To start the GoTo  
Press Cancel. The TRACKER950 will stop  
navigating to the destination.  
1
In the Underway screen, zoom in or out until  
the boat and destination are visible.  
2
Press the GoTo key. A dotted line joins the  
boat and cursor positions, showing the  
planned course.  
3
4
Move the cursor to the destination; this can  
be a waypoint or just the current cursor  
position.  
Warning: make sure that the course does  
not pass over land or dangerous waters.  
Press the Confirm key to start the GoTo. The  
TRACKER950 will start navigating to the  
destination.  
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5 Highway Screen  
The Highway screen displays a chart with your  
current position and heading when you are  
navigating to a destination:  
The destination is automatically positioned  
directly ahead, at the top centre of the chart.  
The boat position is automatically maintained  
in the centre of the chart.  
You can see on the chart where you are, where  
you are heading, and if you are approaching land  
or any dangerous water.  
It displays two vertical parallel lines, called  
the CDI (Course Deviation Indicator).  
The straight line joining the start to the  
destination is the ideal course for the boat.  
The CDI lines are on either side of the ideal  
course. The distance from a CDI line to the  
ideal course is called the CDI Scale; set this  
to the maximum distance that you would like  
the boat to deviate from the ideal course  
(see section 9-3).  
The CDI lines are like a highway over the  
water that you would like the boat to move  
along. As the boat moves away from the  
ideal course it will appear to move towards  
one of the CDI lines.  
It displays four user-definable data fields  
(see section 9-2). Two fields have large  
digits so they can be read from a distance.  
Esc key: Go to the Navigation screen.  
UndrWay key: Go to the Underway screen.  
Menu key: Go to the Menu screen.  
Fuel key: Go to the Fuel screen.  
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6 Navigation screen  
Use the Navigation screen to create edit and delete  
waypoints and routes. You can also calculate  
distances and bearings along a path on the chart.  
Esc key  
if fuel is enabled, go to the Fuel screen  
otherwise, go to the Position screen  
Waypts key  
Go to the Waypoints screen to add, change or  
delete waypoints (see section 6-1).  
Routes key  
Go to the Routes screen to add, change or  
delete routes (see section 6-2).  
Dist key  
Go to the Distance screen to calculate  
distances and bearings (see section 6-3).  
6-1 Waypoints  
6-1-1 Introduction to waypoints  
Waypoints are points on the chart which you can  
define. They appear on the chart as shown in  
section 2-2. They can be created, changed and  
deleted.  
6-1-2 Waypoints screen  
To display the Waypoints screen:  
1
Go to the Navigation screen and zoom in or  
out to display the area of the chart you are  
interested in.  
A waypoint has a position.  
2
Press the Waypts key.  
A waypoint has a name and can be specified  
as normal or danger:  
The softkeys available in the Waypoints screen  
change according to where the cursor is:  
Normal: You can navigate to a normal  
waypoint and it can be included in a  
route.  
When the cursor is not over a waypoint, the  
softkeys are:  
Save+: Create a waypoint where the  
Danger: A danger waypoint is a point  
that you want to avoid. If the boat comes  
within the arrival radius of a danger  
waypoint the unit can give an alarm (see  
section 9-3). You can not navigate to a  
danger waypoint.  
cursor is (see section 6-1-3).  
Save : Create a waypoint where the  
boat is (see section 6-1-3)  
Find: Display an existing waypoint on the  
chart (see section 6-1-5).  
Make sure that you do not create a waypoint on  
land or in dangerous water if you are going to  
navigate to the waypoint.  
Create: Create a new waypoint (see  
section 6-1-4).  
List: List the waypoints (see section 6-1-9).  
When the cursor is over a waypoint, the  
softkeys are:  
Edit: Change the waypoint data (see  
section 6-1-6).  
Move: Move the waypoint (see section  
6-1-7).  
Delete: Delete the waypoint.  
Create: Create a new waypoint (see  
section 6-1-4).  
List: List the waypoints (see section 6-1-9).  
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To edit the waypoint data:  
6-1-3 Create a new waypoint at the  
cursor or boat position  
1
2
3
Press the CursorUp or CursorDown keys to  
highlight the piece of data to change.  
1
In the Waypoints screen:  
Press the Edit key to highlight a character in  
the piece of data.  
to create the new waypoint at the cursor  
position, move the cursor to the desired  
position and press the Save+ key  
To change the data, press the CursorLeft or  
CursorRight keys to highlight the character  
to change, then press the CursorUp or  
CursorDown keys to change the character.  
to create it at the boat position, press the  
Save key  
2
3
To save as a waypoint, press the Waypt key.  
A waypoint edit window appears. Edit this as  
described in section 6-1-6, then press the  
Save key.  
Repeat this until all characters are correct,  
then press the Enter key.  
4
5
Repeat steps 1 to 3 until all the data is  
correct.  
Repeat step 2 above to create more  
waypoints. Then press the Esc key to return  
to the Waypoints screen.  
Press the Save key.  
6-1-4 Create a new waypoint at a  
specified position  
1
In the Waypoints screen, press the Create  
key to display a new waypoint edit window. It  
uses the boat’s position (GPS) as the default  
position.  
2
Edit the waypoint data as described in  
section 6-1-6, then press the Save key.  
6-1-5 Find a waypoint  
This moves the chart so that an existing waypoint  
is displayed on the chart:  
1
In the Waypoints screen, move the cursor so  
that it is not over a waypoint. Press the Find  
key.  
6-1-7 Move a waypoint  
1
In the Waypoints screen, move the cursor to  
the waypoint.  
2
A window appears with a waypoint name.  
Use the cursor keys to select the waypoint to  
find. Press the Enter key.  
2
3
4
Press the Move key.  
Move the cursor to the new position.  
Press the Save key.  
6-1-6 Edit a waypoint  
You have the opportunity to edit the data for a  
waypoint in a number of screens. A window with  
the waypoint data appears:  
6-1-8 Delete a waypoint  
You can not delete a waypoint if it is part of a route  
or if the boat is going to it.  
In the Waypoints screen: move the cursor to  
the waypoint, then press the Delete key.  
From the list of waypoints (see section 6-1-9):  
use the cursor keys to highlight the waypoint,  
then press the Delete key.  
6-1-9 List the waypoints  
In the Waypoints screen, press List to display a  
list of all the waypoints. Waypoints that are being  
used can not be edited or deleted.  
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Use the cursor keys to highlight a particular  
waypoint. These softkeys keys are available:  
Edit: Edit the data for the highlighted  
Waypoint (see section 6-1-6).  
Delete: Delete the highlighted Waypoint. You  
can not delete a waypoint if it is part of a  
route or the boat is going to the waypoint.  
Create: Create a new waypoint (see section  
6-1-4).  
View: Display the chart with the waypoint in  
the centre of the screen.  
GoTo: Start the boat going to the waypoint  
(see section 4-1).  
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6-2 Routes  
List: Display a list of the routes, see  
section 6-2-5).  
6-2-1 Introduction to routes  
A route is a list of waypoints that the boat can  
navigate along. Routes can be created, changed  
and deleted.  
6-2-3 Create a new route by  
selecting waypoints from a list  
A route can have between two and fifty waypoints.  
A route can start and stop at the same waypoint;  
in this case there must be three or more waypoints  
in the route.  
1
In the routes screen, press the TxtCrt key to  
display a new, empty route list.  
2
The route is given a default name. To  
change the name, press the Edit key and  
use the cursor keys to change the name,  
then press the Enter key.  
The boat can start at any waypoint in the route  
and can travel along a route in either direction.  
Waypoints on the route can be skipped.  
3
To add a waypoint to the route, press the  
CursorUp or CursorDown keys to move the  
highlight up or down the route to where you  
want to add the waypoint.  
Routes are a particularly powerful feature when  
the TRACKER950 is connected to an autopilot,  
allowing the vessel to be automatically guided  
along the route.  
Press the Insert key. A list of waypoints is  
displayed. Press the CursorUp or  
CursorDown keys to move the highlight to  
the waypoint, then press the Enter key.  
Make sure that any routes that you create do not  
cross land or any dangerous water.  
6-2-2 Routes screen  
To display the Routes screen:  
4
5
To delete a waypoint from the route, press  
the CursorUp or CursorDown keys to move  
the highlight to the waypoint.  
1
2
Go to the Navigation screen.  
Press the Routes key.  
Press the Delete key.  
Repeat this process until the route is  
finished. Press the Done key to save the  
new route.  
6-2-4 Create a new route by  
selecting waypoints from a chart  
Choose waypoints in the order in which they will be  
traversed. New waypoints can be created as you  
go.  
1
2
3
In the routes screen, press the Create key.  
Move the cursor to the start of the route.  
Press the Add key.  
If the cursor is over an existing waypoint it is  
added to the route.  
The softkeys available in the Routes screen are  
different if the boat is navigating along a route or  
not:  
If the cursor is not over an existing waypoint,  
it creates a new waypoint there and displays  
a window of data for the waypoint. You can  
edit this as described in section 6-1-6, then  
press the Save key. The waypoint is added  
to the route.  
If the boat is not navigating a route, the  
softkeys are:  
TxtCrt: Create a new route by selecting  
waypoints from a list (see section 6-2-3).  
Create: Create a new route by selecting  
waypoints from a chart (see section 6-2-  
4).  
4
Repeat the step above to add the remaining  
waypoints to the route.  
Press the Undo key to remove the last  
waypoint from the route.  
List: Display a list of the routes (see  
section 6-2-5).  
5
6
When the route is finished, press the Save  
key.  
If the boat is navigating a route, the softkeys  
are:  
It gives the route a default name. Use the  
RteOff: Stop navigating along the route.  
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cursor keys to change the name, then press  
the Enter key.  
where the new waypoint should be,  
then press the Add key. Edit the  
waypoint data as described in section  
6-1-6. Press the Save key.  
6-2-5 List the routes  
In the Routes screen, press the List key to display  
a list of all the routes.  
Cursor is not on the route  
The softkeys are:  
Use the cursor keys to highlight a particular route.  
The softkeys keys are:  
Start: Start the route (see section  
6-2-7).  
Display: display the highlighted route as a  
chart (see section 6-2-6).  
Delete: Delete the route.  
4
Finally, press the Esc key to return to the list  
of routes.  
Delete: delete the highlighted route  
Start: Start the highlighted route (see section  
6-2-7).  
6-2-7 Start a route  
To start the boat navigating over a route:  
TxtCrt: Create a new route by selecting  
waypoints from a list (see section 6-2-3).  
1
Either:  
Exit: return to the Routes screen.  
list the routes and highlight the route  
(see section 6-2-5)  
6-2-6 Display, edit or delete a route  
or display the route (see section 6-2-6)  
Press the Start key.  
1
2
In the Routes screen, press the List key,  
Use the cursor keys to highlight the route. If  
there is an arrow to the left of the route then  
it is active and can not be edited.  
2
3
It asks if you want to traverse the route in the  
forward or reverse direction. The forward  
direction is the order that you created the  
route. Press the Fwd or Rev keys.  
3
4
Press the Display key. It displays the route  
on a chart.  
It displays a chart with the route marked.  
To start, edit or delete the route, move the  
cursor and press the required softkeys.  
Press the > key to change the start  
waypoint to one later in the route.  
The available softkeys depend on where the  
cursor is:  
Press the < key to change the start  
waypoint to one earlier in the route.  
Cursor is over a waypoint in the route  
The softkeys are:  
4
Press the Go key to start the boat navigating  
along the route.  
Move: Move the cursor to move the  
waypoint.  
Remove: Remove the waypoint from  
the route.  
Extend (only available if the cursor is  
over the last waypoint of the route):  
Add a new way point to the end of  
the route.  
Note that the Move and Remove keys  
above are the only ways to change  
waypoints which are used in a route. The  
Waypoint functions described in section  
6-1 can not be used on such waypoints.  
Cursor is over a leg of the route  
The softkey is:  
Insert: Insert a new waypoint in the  
leg of the route. Move the cursor to  
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6-3 Distance and bearing calculator  
The Distance screen allows you to calculate the  
distance and bearings over a path on the chart. To  
display the screen:  
1
2
3
Press the Esc key until the Navigation  
screen is displayed.  
Zoom in or out so that the area of interest is  
displayed.  
Press the Dist key.  
To calculate a distance and bearings over a path:  
1
Move the cursor to the start of the path.  
Press the Start key.  
2
Move the cursor to the next point on the  
path. Press the Next key. It displays the total  
distance from the start and the bearing from  
the previous point to the next point.  
3
4
Repeat the above step to enter the whole  
path. The distance is the length of the whole  
path.  
To save the new path as a route, press the  
Save key. This saves any new points as new  
waypoints with default names. To rename  
the new waypoints: go to the Waypoints  
screen, list the waypoints and edit the new  
waypoints (see section 6-1-9).  
5
Move the cursor to the start of the path.  
Press the Start key. Repeat the above steps  
to find the length of other paths.  
Finally, press the End key to return to the  
Navigation screen.  
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7 Fuel screen  
To use the fuel features, first purchase and install  
the optional single or twin engine fuel kit.  
If a fuel kit is installed but this fuel screen does not  
appear, you must enable it by setting Num Engines  
to 1 or 2 and setting up the other fuel data (see  
section 9-6).  
It displays:  
Used  
The total fuel used since it was last cleared.  
This can be reset to 0 by the Clear Used  
command (see section 9-6).  
Remaining  
The amount of fuel remaining in the fuel  
tank(s).  
Flow  
The fuel consumption. For twin engine  
installations, the fuel flow for each engine is  
shown separately. This is useful for checking  
that both engines are under the same load.  
Economy  
The distance travelled per unit of fuel used.  
The TRACKER950 uses GPS speed over  
the ground and fuel consumption for this  
calculation. The Economy units are set by  
the units selected for speed and fuel. Adjust  
the throttle and trim for the best economy.  
The bigger the number the better the  
economy. CAUTION: Fuel economy can  
change drastically depending on boat  
loading and sea conditions. Always carry  
adequate fuel for the journey plus a  
sufficient reserve.  
Range  
The estimated distance that the boat is able  
to travel before running out of fuel using  
Economy and Remaining (see above).  
CAUTION: Range is an estimate only and  
should be used as an indication only. Always  
carry adequate fuel for the journey plus a  
sufficient reserve.  
Esc key: Go to the Position screen.  
Menu key: Go to the Menu screen.  
UndrWay key: Go to the Underway screen.  
Highway key: Go to the Highway screen.  
Nav key: Go to the Navigation screen.  
Sat key: Go to the Satellite status screen.  
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8 Position screen  
This displays navigation data, with the latitude and  
longitude of the boat in large numbers.  
Esc key: Go to the Underway screen.  
Menu key: Go to the Menu screen.  
Highway key: Go to the Highway screen.  
Nav key: Go to the Navigation screen.  
Fuel key: Go to the Fuel screen.  
Sat key: Go to the Satellite status screen.  
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9 Menu screen  
The TRACKER950 has a number of advanced  
navigation features which are set up through this  
menu. We recommend that you become totally  
familiar with the operation of the unit using the  
default settings before making any changes to the  
data in these menus.  
To display the Menu, display the Position, Highway  
or Fuel screen and press the Menu key.  
Using the Menus  
A menu is a list of items. To select an item in a  
menu, press the CursorUp or CursorDown key to  
highlight the item, then press the CursorRight key:  
If the item is another menu then the menu  
will be displayed. Select a further item.  
If the item is a piece of data then a small  
window will appear, displaying the data. Use  
the cursor keys to change the data, then  
press Enter. Press Esc to leave the data  
unchanged.  
The first item in the first menu is Satellite. Select  
this to display the Satellite Status screen. The other  
menus are described in the following sections.  
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Menu map, with default settings in brackets  
Menu Satellite Status screen  
General Setup  
Backlight (16)  
Local time Ofst (0)  
NMEA output (OFF)  
Language (English)  
Navigation Setup  
Map datum (WGS84)  
North reference (Automag)  
Map orientation (North Up)  
Velocity averaging (20 secs)  
Projected course (OFF)  
User Data 1 (XTE)  
Land Settings menu  
Marine Settings menu  
Natural features (ON)  
Rivers & lakes (ON)  
Cultural features (ON)  
Landmarks (ON)  
User Data 2 (TTG)  
Water turbulence (ON)  
Bathometric lines (ON)  
Depth area limits (000)  
Bathometrics & soundings range  
Spot soundings (ON) (0-15m)  
Bottom type (ON)  
User Data 3 (CDI Scale)  
User Data 4 (ETA)  
CDI/Units/Alarms  
CDI scale (0.1 nm)  
Distance units (nm)  
Speed units (Kts)  
Depth units (m)  
Nav-aids/features menu Ports & services (ON)  
Attention areas (Contour)  
Tracks & routes (ON)  
Arrival radius (OFF)  
Anchor alarm (OFF)  
XTE alarm (ON)  
Low fuel (OFF)  
Lights (ON)  
Bouys & beacons (ON)  
Signals (ON)  
Map Configuration  
Track History  
Cartograph. objects (ON)  
Track history (ON)  
Other Settings menu  
Names (ON)  
Plotting interval (Distance)  
Resolution by dist (0.05 nm)  
Resolution by time (10 sec)  
Track memory used  
Compass (ON)  
Chart generation (ON)  
New objects (ON)  
Complex object icon (Single)  
Info level (Detailed)  
Clear track memory  
Fuel Setup  
Tank full  
Chart Settings menu  
Lat/lon grid (OFF)  
Tank size  
Chart boundaries (ON)  
Waypoint icons (ON)  
Track display (ON)  
Plotter mode (OFF)  
Set remaining  
Clear used  
Units (L)  
Num engines (0)  
Fuel cal  
Flow filter (10 sec)  
Range  
Communication  
Send All Waypoints  
Send All Routes  
Send Track  
Simulation Mode  
Mode (Normal)  
Speed  
Activate simulation (OFF)  
Delete All Waypoints  
Delete All Routes  
Delete Track  
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9-1 General Setup  
Backlight  
NMEA Output  
Backlight brightness, 16 Levels  
Enable/Disable the NMEA0183 output for the  
autopilot or radar.  
Local Time Ofst  
The difference between local time and UTC (GMT).  
You must change Local Time Ofst when daylight  
saving time starts and ends.  
Language  
Select the language for the screens. The options  
are Dutch, English, French, German, Italian,  
Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.  
9-2 Navigation Setup  
Map Datum  
COG damping is also derived from this setting.  
128 chart datums are provided. The satellite  
derived positions displayed on the TRACKER950  
can be adjusted to match your local paper charts  
by selecting the appropriate datum for your region.  
Projected Course  
The TRACKER950 can estimate your course  
based on your current speed and heading. It can  
display this course as a solid line from the boat  
position. The length of the line is how far you will  
travel in a specified time and the options for this  
Projected Course time are 2 minutes, 10 minutes,  
30 minutes, 1 hour and 2 hours or OFF.  
North Reference  
The options are True or AutoMag.  
Map Orientation  
The options are:  
User-definable fields  
North up: North is always at the top of a  
chart display.  
The Highway screen displays four user-definable  
fields: User Data 1, User Data 2, User Data 3 and  
User Data 4. The choices for each field are VMG,  
CTS, ETA, TTG, XTE, STR , Depth, Fuel Economy,  
Range, Scale or CDI scale.  
Projected Track up: The chart is  
automatically rotated so that the boat  
direction is to the top of the screen. A small  
square appears in the upper right corner of  
the LCD, indicating the direction of North.  
This mode is useful for navigating narrow  
harbours or rivers.  
User Data 1 and User Data 2 are also displayed  
on the Underway screen.  
Velocity Averaging  
The TRACKER950 can show instantaneous speed  
or speed averaged over a selected period. The  
options are OFF, 20 seconds and 60 seconds. The  
9-3 CDI/Units/Alarms Setup  
CDI Scale  
Depth Units  
The CDI Scale controls the Course Deviation  
Indicator (CDI) which is displayed on the Highway  
screen when navigating to a point (see section 5).  
Set the CDI Scale to the maximum distance that  
you would like the boat’s path to deviate from the  
original plotted course. The options are 0.05, 0.1,  
0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 and 10.0 distance units.  
Options are feet, fathoms or metres.  
Arrival Radius Alarm  
When the Arrival Radius alarm is enabled it gives  
an alarm:  
a
when the boat comes within this distance of  
a waypoint, (either a normal or danger  
waypoint)  
Distance Units  
Options are nautical miles, statute miles or  
kilometres.  
b
or when the boat is navigating a route to a  
waypoint and the boat passes the waypoint  
To enable the alarm, enter an Arrival Radius  
distance (up to 9.99 distance units).  
Speed Units  
Options are knots, miles per hour and kilometres  
per hour.  
To disable the alarm, set the Arrival Radius  
value to OFF.  
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Anchor Alarm  
When the Anchor Alarm is enabled it gives an  
alarm when the boat moves by more than the  
Anchor Alarm distance.  
Low Fuel Alarm  
When the Low Fuel alarm is enabled it gives an  
alarm when the fuel remaining in the tank is less  
than the Low Fuel value.  
To enable the alarm, enter an Anchor Alarm  
distance (up to 9.99 distance units). The  
TRACKER950 saves the current boat  
position.  
To enable the alarm, enter a Low Fuel value.  
Ensure  
To disable the alarm, set the Low Fuel value  
to OFF.  
To disable the alarm, set the Anchor Alarm  
value to OFF.  
The accuracy of the alarm is determined by the  
accuracy of the positioning system: typically within  
10 m for GPS and 2 to 5 m for DGPS.  
XTE Alarm  
When the XTE Alarm is enabled it gives an alarm  
when the boat is navigating to a point and the  
distance from the boat to the original plotted course  
(XTE) is more than CDI (Course Deviation  
Indicator) value.  
To turn off a TRACKER950 alarm,  
press the Esc key  
To enable the alarm, set the XTE Alarm  
value to ON.  
To disable the alarm, set the XTE Alarm  
value to OFF.  
9-4 Map Configuration  
The Map Configuration screen provides access to  
menus allowing you to enable or disable an  
extensive range of chart features. You can  
configure a display format that best suit your needs.  
Some important points to note are:  
Attention Areas  
Areas of importance, such as restricted  
anchorages and shallow areas, are highlighted as  
Attention Areas. Three options are available for  
displaying Attention Areas:  
Plotter Mode  
ON displays attention areas as a dot pattern  
and displays information (!) icons.  
Occasionally it is desirable to zoom in to a scale  
smaller than the available chart resolution.  
Examples of this are if you wish to track very small  
movements of the boat or if you do not have a C-  
MAP™ chart for an area.  
Contour does not display attention areas,  
only the information (!) icons.  
OFF does not display the attention areas or  
the information (!) icons.  
If you turn Plotter Mode ON, then when you zoom  
in beyond the chart limits the TRACKER950 will  
enter track plot mode and will only display the boat  
position and track (if enabled). Chart and map  
information will no longer be displayed and the  
display is white with black crosshatch lines.  
Note:  
a
Detailed Attention Area information is only  
available in the Underway screen.  
b
In some earlier C-MAP™ cartridges the  
information (!) icons are inactive.  
For normal use, turn Plotter mode OFF.  
Bathometric Lines and soundings  
C-MAP™ cartridges contain a large amount of spot  
sounding and depth contour data. This can be  
selectively displayed by turning Bathometric Lines  
and Spot Soundings off or on, then selecting the  
ranges to display with Depth Area Limits and  
Bathometrics & Soundings Range.  
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9-5 Track History  
The Track History function plots the track of the  
boat on the chart. The TRACKER950 saves the  
boat’s position to memory at regular intervals,  
which can be:  
Up to 2000 positions can be stored and they are  
retained when the unit is turned off. This menu  
displays the amount of memory used to store the  
track. To delete the track, select Clear Track  
Memory.  
time intervals, from 1 second to 1 minute  
or distance intervals, from 0.01 to 10.0  
distance units  
9-6 Fuel Setup  
To use these fuel features first purchase and install  
the optional single or twin engine fuel kit.  
Num Engines  
Set the number of engines to 1, 2 or 0. If 0 is  
selected the fuel features are turned off and the  
Fuel screen no longer appears.  
Whenever you add or remove fuel from the tank  
you must come to this menu and adjust the level  
or the Low Fuel alarm will be meaningless. To  
adjust the level:  
Fuel Cal  
Calibrating the fuel usage can increase the  
accuracy of fuel measurements from +/- 10% to  
better than +/- 2%. For twin engine installations  
calibration of each transducer is required.  
If you fill the tank, use Tank Full.  
If you partly fill the tank or remove fuel:  
1
Before you add or remove the fuel, go to  
the Fuel screen and note how much fuel  
is in the tank.  
Calibrating the fuel transducer requires accurate  
measurement of the fuel used. This is easiest with  
a small portable tank. It should be noted that due  
to air pockets, it is very difficult to fill underfloor  
tanks to the same level twice. At least 15 litres  
should be used to ensure an accurate calibration.  
(The more fuel used, the more accurate the  
calibration will be.) Each transducer in a twin  
engine installation must be calibrated separately.  
This may be done at the same time with two  
portable tanks, or at different times using one tank  
at a time.  
2
3
Note how much fuel you add or remove.  
Calculate how much fuel is now in the  
tank by adding the two figures.  
4
Come to this menu and enter how much  
fuel is now in the tank in Set Remaining.  
Tank Full  
Select Yes each time you fill the tank full.  
IMPORTANT: Do this each time the fuel tank is  
refilled or the low fuel alarm will be  
meaningless! When partially filling the fuel tank  
use Set Remaining.  
The procedure is as follows:  
1
2
3
Select Clear Used to set the set Fuel Used  
to zero.  
Tank Size  
Enter the capacity of the fuel tank into the unit for  
use with the Tank Full option. Enter the  
manufacturer’s specified capacity.  
Connect the measurement tank(s) to the  
engine(s) via the fuel transducer(s).  
Run the engine(s) at normal cruising speed  
until at least 15 litres is indicated (30 for twin  
engines).  
Set Remaining  
Enter the amount of fuel now in the tank after it  
has been partly filled or fuel removed.  
4
5
Check the actual amount of fuel used per  
engine. The easiest way to do this is to refill  
the tank(s) to the original level(s) and record  
the value(s) shown on the fuel dispenser.  
Clear Used  
Select Clear Used to set Used (the amount of fuel  
used) to zero. Do this to restart measuring the  
amount of fuel used.  
Select Fuel Cal on the fuel menu. The  
amount of fuel that the TRACKER950 has  
recorded will be displayed. Use the  
Units  
CursorLeft or CursorRight key to change this  
to the actual fuel amount used, then press  
the Menu key. (Repeat for the other engine  
in a twin engine installation).  
Options are L (Litres), USGAL (US Gallons) or  
IMPGAL (Imperial Gallons)  
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injected engines may require a larger value.  
Flow Filter  
Sets the period over which the fuel flow is  
averaged. Averaging can be set from 1 to 180  
seconds.  
This setting affects the flow rate and Economy  
displays. It does not affect the fuel used  
measurement.  
Normally engines do not draw fuel from the tank  
at a steady rate. They draw fuel at a high rate for a  
few seconds until the carburettor bowl or fuel  
injection reservoir is full, then draw no fuel for a  
few seconds. If the true flow rate were displayed,  
it would be too erratic to read.  
Usually a value of 10-15 seconds will give a  
9-7 Simulation Mode  
Simulation mode is a way of becoming familiar with  
the TRACKER950 functions. Boat movement and  
satellite data are simulated. The real boat does  
not move.  
Starting waypoint: The start waypoint  
for the simulation.  
Destination waypoint: The end  
waypoint for the simulation.  
Activate simulation  
Enter On to turn simulation mode on, enter Off to  
turn it off.  
As the boat moves, you can vary Heading to  
simulate the boat moving off course.  
Demo mode  
Warning: Never turn Simulation mode on when  
you want to use the TRACKER950 to navigate  
on the water.  
Simulates the boat moving along a route at a  
given speed. When it reaches one end it  
retraces the route in the other direction.  
Before setting this mode you must enter a  
route (see section 6-2). The other option is:  
Speed  
The simulated boat speed to use.  
Route: The route to follow.  
Mode  
There are two choices for Mode:  
Normal mode  
Simulates the boat moving between two  
waypoints at a given speed. The other  
options are:  
Heading: The bearing for the boat to  
follow. You can calculate this from the  
distance and bearing calculator (see  
section 6-3).  
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10 Installation  
Correct installation is critical to the performance  
of the unit. There are two components to install,  
the TRACKER950 and a GPS or DGPS antenna.  
In addition, you can install an optional fuel kit in  
order to use the unit as a fuel computer.  
The TRACKER950 can be wired for Auto Power  
so that it automatically turns on and off with the  
boat power and you can not turn it on or off  
manually. Wire Auto Power if you install the fuel  
option, so that the TRACKER950 records all the  
fuel that is used, or for convenience (see section  
10-3).  
The TRACKER950 can:  
drive external beepers to repeat the  
TRACKER950 internal beeper; use this to  
sound alarms through the boat  
It is vital to read the entire installation section of  
this manual and the documentation that comes  
with your antenna and any other units before  
starting installation.  
have external MOB switches  
send NMEA data to an autopilot, radar or  
similar device  
accept and display NMEA data from a depth  
sounder  
10-1 What comes with the TRACKER950  
Standard configuration  
Power/NMEA cable.  
TRACKER950 display unit, with protective  
cover for the C-MAP™ slot.  
NAVMAN 1220 GPS antenna with 10 m of  
cable and its own Installation and Operation  
manual.  
Mounting Bracket, 2 mounting knobs and 2  
rubber washers.  
This Installation and Operation manual.  
Dust cover for display unit.  
10-2 Options and accessories  
If you install a fuel kit, you should wire Auto  
Power on so that the TRACKER950 is on all  
the time the engine is on and no fuel  
a
C-MAP™ electronic charts cartridges for  
regions where you will be navigating.  
b
For DGPS positioning:  
consumption is missed (see section 10-3).  
NAVMAN DGPS-1 DGPS antenna (this  
replaces the standard NAVMAN 1220  
GPS antenna).  
d
e
Depth sounder with transducer and NMEA  
output.  
One or more external MOB switches:  
momentary push-to-make switches which  
are suitably waterproof and rugged.  
Or a compatible differential receiver from  
another manufacturer.  
c
Fuel kit for single or twin petrol engines.  
Single-engine kit:  
f
One or more external beepers with built-in  
drivers. The TRACKER950 output is 12 V  
DC, 250 mA maximum.  
Fuel transducer with 8 m of cable to  
connect to the TRACKER950.  
g
PC Interface Kit  
Twin-engine kit:  
Two fuel transducers, each with 8 m of  
cable.  
Y-cable to connect the transducers to the  
TRACKER950.  
T junction connector.  
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10-3 Installation  
Do not cut the cable near a connector and  
do not try to disassemble a connector.  
Display unit  
1
Keep the dust cover on the display unit  
during installation. Choose a location for the  
unit that is easily seen and is not exposed to  
the direct sun or water. To the left of the helm  
is preferred for when the helmsman is  
wearing polarised sunglasses.  
Test the system again.  
Optional fuel kit  
9
Fit the fuel kit following the instructions that  
come with the kit. You can cut the transducer  
wires; follow the suggestions for cutting the  
antenna cable.  
2
3
Screw the mounting bracket to the boat with  
four screws.  
Setup and test  
10 Plug the cables into the back of the unit:  
Loosen the knobs at each end of the display  
unit and sit the unit in the bracket, with the  
rubber washers between the bracket and the  
case.  
match the colour on the end of the plug  
to the colour of the nut on the socket  
lock the plug in place by pushing the  
locking ring towards the socket and  
turning it a quarter turn clockwise  
Power/NMEA cable  
4
Connect the Power/NMEA cable power wires  
to a DC power supply between 11 and 16.6 V  
DC as shown. This power supply must be  
protected with a fuse or circuit breaker of  
between 2 and 3 A. If it does not have this, fit  
a 2 A fuse in the power supply line.  
If you plug a cable into the wrong  
TRACKER950 socket by mistake, nothing  
will be damaged.  
11 Insert a C-MAP™ cartridge (see section 1-2).  
5
To enable Auto Power (see section 10),  
connect the yellow Power/NMEA cable wire  
to the positive power supply as shown.  
12 Unclip the dust cover. Turn the  
TRACKER950 on (see section 2-4). Adjust  
the angle of the display unit to be easily  
seen. Tighten the mounting knobs.  
If you do not want Auto Power, leave the  
wire disconnected; make sure it can not  
touch any other conductor.  
13 At the Satellite Status screen, check that it  
displays GPS satellites (see section 3). Wait  
for the GPS receiver to start up and the fix  
type to change from ‘Acquiring’ to ‘GPS fix’ or  
‘DGPS fix’. This should take less than two  
minutes (see section 3-1). Note that it will only  
give a DGPS fix if a DGPS antenna is fitted  
and it is in range of a differential beacon.  
6
7
Fit any external beepers and connect to the  
Power/NMEA cable as shown. If the beepers  
require more than 250 mA DC total, fit a relay.  
Fit any external MOB switches and connect  
to the Power/NMEA cable as shown.  
Antenna  
14 Set up the TRACKER950:  
8
Install the GPS or DGPS antenna following  
Enter Local Time Ofst and Language  
(see section 9-1).  
the instructions that come with the antenna.  
The antenna must be placed so that it has a  
clear view of the sky.  
Enter Map Datum and set up the four  
user-definable fields (see section 9-2).  
You can cut the antenna cable to lead it  
through glands or to make it shorter. Or you  
can extend it by up to 30 m (100 ft):  
15 Set up the TRACKER950 for any options  
you have installed:  
Fuel: enter data in the Fuel Setup menu  
(see section 9-6).  
Before cutting it, install the cable  
temporarily, finish installation and test the  
system (follow steps 9 to 16).  
Autopilot or radar output: enable  
NMEA output (see section 9-1).  
Cut the cable some distance from a  
connector. Install the cable in its final place.  
Depth sounder: choose Depth for one of  
the user-definable fields (see section 9-2).  
Reconnect the wires and braid, matching  
the wire colours. Ensure the joint is  
waterproof and strong; we recommend  
fitting heatshrink to each wire and over  
the whole joint.  
16 Go on a test run to check that the navigation  
equipment works correctly, particularly when  
you use any radio transmitter or radar.  
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GPS or DGPS  
1
7
8
4
2
6
3
5
Fuel cable  
Pin Wire Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Black Ground / Fuel Transducer  
Fuel Transducer  
White Ground  
-
Fuel cable  
1
3
-
Fuel Transducer  
5
7
8
Red Do not connect  
-
Fuel Transducer  
Yellow Differential Correction (IN)  
Green Spare  
Fuel  
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Transducer  
Power/NMEA cable  
Power/NMEA cable  
Pin Wire Signal  
S
1
2
Black Connect with 1 (Ground)  
Black Ground, Power negative  
Brown +13.8 V DC out for external MOB switch,  
protected  
3
4
5
6
7
8
White NMEA out, to autopilot/radar  
Blue NMEA in/out, depth sounder input  
Red Positive power in, 11 to 16.6 V DC  
Orange  
External MOB switch in  
Yellow Auto Power in, 12 V for Auto Power  
Green External beeper out, 12 VDC, 250 mA  
Note: shield is connected to pin 1, black wire  
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Appendix A - Specifications  
NMEA interfaces  
NMEA 0183 standard  
General  
Waypoints  
500, with default or user-defined  
alphanumeric names  
Routes  
25 reversible routes, with up to 50 points each  
Plotter log  
Plots by time or distance, saves up to 2000 points  
Alarms  
Input, from GPS or DGPS receiver.  
Input, from a differential receiver:  
RTCM 104 ver 2.0  
Input, from a depth sounder:  
SDDPT (preferred) or SDDBT  
Output, for autopilot or radar:  
GPAPA, GPAPB, GPGLL, GPVTG, GPRMC,  
GPBWC, GPXTE, GPRMB  
Arrival Radius, Anchor Alarm, XTE Alarm,  
Low Fuel (optional); individually controlled  
Chart datums  
128 chart datums  
One user-defined map shift  
Chart cartridges  
C-MAP™ NT-Cards (16Mbit memory, 48Mbit  
max)  
Plotting scales  
1/8 nm to 4096 nm with push-button zoom  
(chart dependent)  
Operation features  
One button boat or cursor centring  
Dual speed, 8-way cursor control.  
Petrol Computer (Optional fuel transducer required)  
Outboard petrol engines 30 - 300HP*  
Inboard engines 45 450 HP*  
Physical  
Size  
138 mm H x 180 mm W x 67 mm D (5.4" x  
7.1" x 2.6")  
Weight  
Display unit 0.98 kg (2.2 lb)  
Display  
5" diagonal, TFT, colour (320 x 232 pixels)  
Environmental  
Waterproof to IP-66 standard with C-MAP™  
cover in place  
Power  
11.0 to 16.5 VDC at 500 mA typical (with  
backlight on full)  
Output for external beeper  
Switched to Gnd, sink 250mA max, 30V max  
Operating Temperature  
(*minimum flow rate is approx. 8 litres per hour)  
0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)  
PC interface  
Refer to the documentation with the  
TRACKER950 PC interface kit  
List of datums  
ADINDAN  
DABOLA  
CORR. ALEGRE  
ISTS AS. 1968  
ISTS 73 AS.69  
O.S.G.B. 1936  
SWEDISH  
O.S. IRELAND  
SOUTH ASIA  
ANNA 1 AS. 65  
SELVAGEM 1938  
AIN EL ABD 70  
DOS 1968  
AFGOOYE  
DJAKARTA  
KANDEWALA  
JOHNSTON 1961 OBSERVAT.1996  
OLD EGYPTIAN  
TANANARIVE25  
ARC 1960  
F.THOMAS 1955  
LEIGON  
PITCAIRN 1967  
WAKE ISL. 1952  
AUS.GEOD. 66  
SWISS CH-1903  
ARC 1950  
EUROPEAN 1979 KUSAIE AS. 51  
L.C. 5 ASTRO  
PICO NIEVES  
VOIROL 1875  
ASCENS. ISL.58  
GUAM 1963  
ANTIGUA AS. 43 EASTER ISL.67  
EUROPEAN 1950 KERTAU 1948  
KERGUELEN 1949 OLD HAWAIIAN  
OMAN  
TOKYO  
AS.DOS 71/4  
GAN 1970  
LISBOA  
TIMBALAI 1948  
AS.BEACON ‘E’  
FINNISH (KKJ)  
LIBERIA 1964  
POINT 58  
PTE. NOIRE  
P.TO SANTO  
VITI LEVU 16  
AS.TERN ISL.  
TRISTAN 1968  
AS.STATION 52  
GEOD 1949 (NZ)  
GRACIOSA BASE LUZON  
M. MERCURY 68 POTSDAM  
PRV.S.AMER.56 WGS84  
POLISH  
WGS 1972  
AYABELLE  
WAKE-ENIWETOK  
AUS.GEOD.84  
GUX 1 ASTRO  
MERCHICH  
PULKOVO 1942  
HONG KONG 63  
REUNION  
IGN47  
ROME 1940  
INDIAN  
GUNUNG SEGARA MAHE 1971  
MASSAWA  
PUERTO RICO  
BISSAU  
MINNA  
C. CANAVERAL  
NAD 1927  
PRV.S.CHIL.63  
ZANDERIJ  
HJORSEY 1955  
QORNOQ  
IGN 1954  
REV. NAHRWAN  
IGN72  
SANTO(DOS) 65  
INDIAN 1975  
SCHWARZECK  
YACARE  
BELLEVUE (IGN)  
HERAT NORTH  
MERCURY 1960  
BOGOTA OBS.  
MONTSERRAT 58  
CAMP AREA AS.  
NAD 1983  
CARTHAGE  
NAPARIMA, BWI  
CMP.INCHAUSPE  
BERMUDA 1967 HERMANSKOGE  
MIDWAY AS. 61 QATAR NATION.  
BUKIT RIMPAH  
M’PORALOKO  
HU-TZU-SHAN  
REV. KERTAU  
CANTON AS. 66 IGN47-51  
CAPE  
NAHRWAN  
S. AMERICAN 69  
NANKING 1960  
CHAU ASTRO  
NORWEGIAN  
NAVMAN  
CHATHAM 1971 INDIAN 1954  
SAO BRAZ  
IRELAND 1965  
NEW P. SANTO  
SAPPER H. 43  
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This troubleshooting guide assumes that you have  
read and understood this manual.  
10 m for about 5 % of the time.  
b
Under special circumstances the US  
Department of Defence may introduce a  
deliberate and changing error in the GPS  
positions of up to 300 m (1000 ft). This is  
called Selective Availability. The error is  
minimised if a DGPS antenna or differential  
receiver is installed.  
It is possible in many cases to solve difficulties  
without having to send the unit back to the  
manufacturer for repair. Please follow this  
troubleshooting section before contacting the  
nearest NAVMAN dealer.  
There are no user serviceable parts. Specialised  
methods and testing equipment are required to  
ensure that the unit is reassembled correctly and  
is waterproof. Users who service the  
TRACKER950 themselves will void the warranty  
(see appendix D).  
8
9
TRACKER950 navigating in wrong region:  
In simulation mode. Turn simulation mode off  
(see section 9-7).  
The time or date on Satellite Status screen  
is wrong or off:  
No GPS or DGPS fix.  
Repairs to the TRACKER950 must only be carried  
out by a service centre approved by Talon  
Technology. If the unit must be sent to a service  
centre for repair, you must send in any antennas  
and fuel transducers as well.  
a
b
In simulation mode. Turn simulation mode off  
(see section 9-7).  
c
Local Time Offset is wrong. The time  
displayed is UTC (GMT) from the GPS  
Satellites plus the Local Time Offset. Check  
that the offset is correct (see section 9-1).  
You must change the Local Time Offset  
when daylight saving time starts and ends.  
More information can be found on our website:  
1
TRACKER950 will not switch on:  
a
Cables not connected or plugged into wrong  
sockets in display unit. Match the colours.  
10 Autopilot not responding to TRACKER950;  
no output to radar:  
b
c
d
Backlight too low. Turn on full (see section 2-5).  
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.  
Faulty wiring.  
NMEA output disabled. Select NMEA Output  
ON in the General Setup menu (see section 9-  
1).  
2
TRACKER950 turns off unexpectedly:  
11 Depth not displayed:  
a
Power/NMEA cable not plugged in properly.  
a
Set a user definable field to Depth (see  
section 9-2).  
b
Loose or corroded connection in Power/  
NMEA cable. Check cable.  
b
Check depth sounder is working.  
3
The language on the screen is wrong:  
Choose the correct language (see section 9-  
1).  
12 No fuel functions available:  
a
Fuel kit not installed.  
b
Fuel functions not enabled. Set Num  
Engines to 1 or 2 (see section 9-6).  
4
a
No GPS or DGPS fix:  
May occur occasionally if the antenna does  
not have a clear view of the sky. The satellite  
positions are constantly changing.  
c
Cables not connected or plugged into wrong  
sockets in display unit. Match the colours.  
b
Cables not connected or plugged into wrong  
sockets in display unit. Match the colours.  
13 Fuel Used or Remaining seem wrong:  
a
b
c
The engine has been run while the  
TRACKER950 is turned off and it has not  
recorded the fuel use. Wire the Auto power  
option (see section 10-3).  
5
5
6
Takes long time to get fix at startup:  
Takes long time to get fix at startup:  
TRACKER950 position different from same  
position on local charts:  
Incorrect chart datum. Select the correct  
chart datum (see section 9-1).  
Fuel may be surging back and forward  
through a transducer in rough seas. Try  
installing a one way valve between the fuel  
transducer and the fuel tank.  
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TRACKER950 GPS position different from  
true position by more than 10 m:  
You have not set Tank Full or Set Remaining  
every time you have refuelled.  
a
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d
e
When refuelling, air pockets may have  
prevented the tank filling completely.  
Recalibrate the fuel transducer after 100  
litres have been used - so the turbine shaft  
has bedded into the bearings correctly.  
f
Fuel transducers wear out over time and  
should be replaced every 5000 litres of fuel  
as a guide.  
14 No or low fuel flow reading:  
a
Check the fuel cable connectors are  
securely plugged in and the locking ring is  
locked in place.  
b
Clogged fuel transducer. To unclog a  
transducer, remove it from the line and  
gently blow through it in the opposite  
direction to the fuel flow. Fit a fuel filter  
before the transducer.  
c
d
e
Inspect the fuel cable(s) for damage.  
Dirty fuel filter.  
Fuel transducer has been exposed to  
excessive heat or vibration.  
15 Only one flow rate value shown for a twin  
engine installation:  
Set Num Engines to 2 (see section 9-6).  
16 Erratic fuel flow readings:  
a
The fuel transducer must not be mounted  
too close to the fuel pump(s) and not subject  
to excess vibration.  
b
c
Check for air leaks in the fuel hose(s) or fuel  
pick-up(s) in the tank(s).  
The Flow Filter has not been set to suit the  
engine(s) (see section 9-6). Increase the  
Flow Filter value until a steady flow rate is  
indicated.  
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Appendix C - Glossary  
The symbol for the boat on the display.  
The symbol for the cursor on the display.  
Route: Two or more waypoints linked in sequence  
to form a path for the boat. The route has a start  
and end waypoint and can be traversed from start  
to finish or in reverse. There can be up to 25 routes,  
each with up to 50 waypoints (see section 6-2).  
Attention Area: An important area on a C-MAP™  
chart, such as a restricted anchorage or a shallow  
area (see section 9-4).  
SOG - Speed Over Ground. Current boat speed  
over the ground. This is not necessarily the same  
as the boat speed through the water nor the speed  
at which it is approaching the destination.  
BRG - Bearing to destination. Bearing to the  
destination from the boat.  
CDI - Course Deviation Indicator. On the Highway  
screen, a graphical indication of the distance from  
the boat to the original plotted course (XTE) (see  
section 5).  
STR - Steering. The difference between COG and  
CTS.  
TTG - Time To Go. The estimated time to reach  
the destination.  
COG - Course Over Ground. Direction in which  
the boat is moving over the ground.  
UTC - Universal Time Coordinated or Coordinated  
Universal Time. A standard world time, formerly  
called Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  
C-MAP™: An electronic chart module (see section  
1-2).  
CTS - Course To Steer. Optimum course to steer  
to return to the original plotted course.  
Waypoint - A user-definable chart position.  
Waypoints are displayed on the chart as one of 12  
icons with the name below. There can be up to  
500 waypoints (see section 6-1).  
Cursor: A cross-shaped symbol on the screen (see  
section 2-2).  
Depth Sounder: A device for measuring the depth  
XTE - Cross Track Error. The distance from the  
using ultrasonics.  
boat to the original plotted course.  
DGPS - Differential Global Positioning System. A  
satellite and land-based navigational tool (see  
section 3).  
VMG - Velocity Made Good. The speed at which  
the boat is approaching the destination.  
Differential beacon: Part of the DGPS system  
(see section 3).  
DTG - Distance To Go. Distance from the boat to  
the destination.  
ETA - Expected Time of Arrival at the destination,  
assuming that SOG and COG remain constant.  
GoTo - A simple way of navigating straight to a  
waypoint or to the cursor position (see section 4-  
1).  
GMT - see UTC.  
GPS - Global Positioning System. A satellite-based  
navigation tool (see section 3).  
Legs are the straight segments of a route between  
waypoints. A route consisting of four waypoints  
will have three legs.  
MOB function: Starts navigating back to the place  
where someone fell overboard (see section 2-5).  
NMEA - National Marine Electronics Association.  
NMEA 0183: A standard for interfacing marine  
electronic devices.  
NVM - Non Volatile Memory. Stores the settings  
and data in your TRACKER950. This data is stored  
while the unit is turned off, so the data is retained  
when you switch it on.  
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Appendix D - Conditions of Sale & Warranty  
IMPORTANT: Some of the following terms and conditions vary from country to country. Please check  
with your NAVMAN dealer from whom you purchased your product.  
2) Repairs as above will be carried out at no  
A. Conditions of Sale  
Except to the extent otherwise required by the laws  
cost to the owner subject to these conditions.  
3) The cost of returning the goods to an  
approved dealer shall be met by the owner.  
of the country in which the accompanying product  
(“the product”) is sold the manufacturer of the  
product Talon Research & Development Co.  
Limited (“Talon Technology”) - has no liability in  
respect of the product beyond the warranty  
hereunder provided. Where liability may not be  
excluded but may be limited to repair or  
replacement or the supply of equivalent goods or  
for the payment of the cost of replacing the goods  
or of acquiring equivalent goods, liability is so  
limited.  
4) Warranty does not extend to accessories or  
defects or injuries caused or resulting from  
causes not attributable to faulty parts or the  
manufacturer of the product including, but  
not limited to, defect or injuries caused by or  
resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect,  
accidental damage, incorrect installation,  
water damage, use of consumables other  
than those approved by Talon Technology or  
any alterations to the product not approved  
by Talon Technology.  
B. Manufacturers warranty  
Warranty Period - 1 year from the date of purchase.  
5) No warranty claim accepted without sales  
documentation.  
Extent of warranty - Subject to the following  
conditions Talon Technology will rectify any defect  
occurring in the product of which notice in writing  
is received by Talon Technology or its approved  
distributor within the Warranty Period.  
6) Talon Technology may, at its discretion,  
replace the product instead of repairing it.  
C. Acceptance of Conditions of  
Conditions:  
1) Repairs may only be carried out by a Service  
Sale  
In consideration of this warranty the purchaser  
accepts the limitations of liability as set out in the  
conditions of sale.  
Centre approved by Talon Technology.  
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Appendix E - How to contact us  
Distributors:  
Argentina  
HERBY Marina S.A.  
Malaysia  
Advanced Equipment Co  
Costanera UNO, 1425 Buenos Aires,  
Argentina  
43A, Jalan Jejaka 2,  
Taman Maluri, Cheras  
Tel: (54) 11 4312 4545 Fax: (54) 11 4312 5258  
55100 Kuala Lumpur,  
Malaysia.  
Australia  
Talon Technology Australia PTY. Ltd.  
2/340 Darling Street,  
Tel: 603 9858062 Fax: 603 9850162  
e-mail: [email protected] or  
Balmain NSW 2041, Australia  
Tel: (61) 2 9818 8382 Fax: (61) 2 9818 8386  
Toll free fax 1300 303 105  
China  
Peaceful Marine Electronics Co., Ltd.  
PO Box 109 Shipai, Guangzhou, China  
Tel: (86) 20 38698784 Fax: (86) 20 38698780  
New Zealand  
Absolute Marine Ltd.  
Unit B, 138 Harris Road,  
East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand  
Tel: (64) 9 273 9273 Fax: (64) 9 273 9099  
South Africa  
Pertec (Pty) Ltd Coastal Division  
(Cape Town Office)  
No. 16 Paarden Eiland Road  
Paarden Eiland, 7405  
Europe:  
PLASTIMO INTERNATIONAL  
15, rue Ingenieur Verriere, B.P.435  
56325 LORIENT CEDEX -FRANCE  
Tel: (33) 02 97873636 Fax: (33) 02 97873649  
PLASTIMO UK Ltd  
Postal Address: PO Box 527  
Paarden Eiland 7420  
Cape Town,  
South Africa.  
Tel: +27 21 511 5055 Fax: +27 21 511 5022  
School Lane, Chandlers Ford Industrial Estate  
EASTLEIGH - HANTS S053 4DG  
Tel : (44) 023 8026 2211 Fax : (44) 023 8026 63  
e-mail : [email protected]  
PLASTIMO ESPANA SA  
Avenida Narcis Monturiol 17  
08339 VILASSAR DE DALT (Barcelona)  
Tel: (34) 93 7507504 Fax: (34) 93 7507534  
PLASTIMO NORDIC AB  
Box 28-Lundenvagen 2  
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NAVMAN is a registered trademark of Talon Research and  
Development Company Limited. All rights reserved.  
47321 HENAN  
Tel: (46) 30436060 Fax: (46) 30430743  
PLASTIMO GERMANY  
15 rue Ingenieur Verriere, 56100 LORIENT  
Tel: (49) 061 05921010 Fax: (49) 061 05921011  
Manufacturers:  
Talon Technology Limited.  
PLASTIMO HOLLAND BV  
PO Box 68155 Newton, Auckland, New Zealand.  
Tel: (64) 9 481 0500 Fax: (64) 9 480 3176  
Slootweg 12, 2871 RP SCHOONHOVEN  
Tel: (31) 182 320522 Fax: (31) 182 320519  
PLASTIMO ITALIA  
Nuova rade spa, Via del Pontasso 5  
I-16015 CASELLA SCRIVIA (GE)  
Tel : (39) 010968011 Fax : (39) 0109670577  
e-mail : [email protected]  
Designers and manufacturers of GPS, communication and marine products.  
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