NorthStar Navigation Multi-Function Unit M84 - Manual (Page 89)

Northstar M121/M84 Installation and Operation Manual 88
Simulate mode is a way of becoming familiar
with the Instrument (see section 2-6).
Press
MENU
twice, then select Simulate:
Simulate
Turn simulate mode off
Turn simulate mode on
19-15 Setup > Favorites
See section 2-7-2.
19-16 Setup > Simulate
The options required for Normal are:
Speed: The simulated boat speed to use.
Course: The simulated course over ground.
Note: To select the start point, go to the chart
window before starting the simulation. Then:
• To start the simulation from the boat
position, press
ESC
to switch to centre on
boat mode.
• To start the simulation from a different point,
move the cursor to that point on the chart.
Tip: To calculate a course, use the cursor (see
section 3-2-1).
Tip: As the boat moves, vary Course to
simulate the boat moving off course.
2 Demo
Simulates a boat moving along a route and
automatically displays different Instrument
functions. The options required for Demo are:
Speed: The simulated boat speed to use.
Route: The route to follow.
Mode
There are two choices for Mode:
1 Normal
Simulates the boat moving from the selected
start point at the given speed and heading.
! WARNING
Never have simulate mode on when the
Instrument is navigating on the water.