NorthStar Navigation NorthStar 8000i - Manual (Page 142)

142 Northstar 8000i Operation Manual
9. The 8000i updates the range readout with each change in radius.
Select OK when you are at the target.
10. To show the bearing readout, you can either:
ƒ drag EBL 1 across the PPI until it touches the target, or
ƒ select Adjust EBL 1 then use Up or Down or the rotary knob
to move EBL1 until it touches the target.
11. The 8000i updates the bearing readout with each change. Select OK
when you are at the target.
12. When you want to clear the data, select Center EBL 1, then select
Return.
13. If you want to find the range and bearing between two other locations,
select VRM/EBL 2 then repeat the sequence. These dotted lines are
shown in a different color.
NOTE: If you select the junction of the EBL/VRM, you can drag them both at the
same time.
NOTE: If there's no heading data available from a heading sensor, the EBL readouts
are shown relative to your vessel's heading.
24.5 Set the EBL reference bearing
The EBL reference defines the reference bearing for the bearing readouts. There
are two choices:
•
Relative. The bearing readouts are relative to your heading. This is the default.
•
North. The bearing readouts are relative to true or magnetic North, depending
on the bearing mode you chose (see "Select the bearing mode" in the Chart
section).
To change the EBL Reference setting:
1. Display the Radar screen and the control panel. If you can't see the
Range and Bearing button, select Return.
2. Select
Range and Bearing.
3. The
EBL Reference button shows the current selection. Select the
button to toggle to the other setting. The new setting is shown
immediately and stays until you change it again.
4. When you are finished, select Return.