Simrad GO7 User manual
ENGLISH
GO7
Operator Manual
simrad-yachting.com
Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the
right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be
reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest
distributor if you require any further assistance.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment
in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or
property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for
observing safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT
IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY
VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user
guides and other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from,
another language (Translation). In the event of any conflict between
any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version
of the Documentation will be the official version of the
Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.
Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates
reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.
Trademarks
Lowrance®and Navico®are registered trademarks of Navico.
Fishing Hot Spots®is a registered trademark of Fishing Hot Spots Inc.
Copyright© 2012 Fishing Hot Spots.
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The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Additional mapping data: Copyright© 2012 NSI, Inc.: Copyright©
2012 by Richardson’s Maptech.
Navico product references
This manual can refer to the following Navico products:
•Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder)
•DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)
•DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)
•GoFree™ (GoFree)
•SonicHub® (SonicHub)
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or
system: simrad-yachting.com.
Regulatory statements
This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as
coastal sea areas administered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A.
The GO7 complies with:
•CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
•The requirements of level 2 devices of the
Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
standard 2008
The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the GO7
section on the following website: simrad-yachting.com.
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About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the GO7. It assumes
that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the system
is ready to use.
The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of
navigation, nautical terminology and practices.
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is
emphasized as follows:
ÚNote:Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or
some important information.
Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn
personnel that they should proceed carefully to
prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/
personnel.
Manual version
This manual is written for the GO7 software version 1.0. The manual
is continuously updated to match new software releases. The latest
available manual version can be downloaded from simrad-
yachting.com.
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Viewing the manual on the screen
The pdf viewer included in the GO7 makes it possible to read the
manuals and other pdf files on the screen. Manuals can be
downloaded from simrad-yachting.com.
The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or
copied to the unit’s internal memory.
Use the menu options and on-screen buttons to maneuver in the
pdf file as described below:
•Search, Goto page, Page Up and Down
Select the relevant panel button.
•Scroll pages
Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
•Panning on the page
Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
•Zoom In/Out
Select the relevant panel button.
•Exit the pdf viewer
Select the Xin the upper right corner of the panel.
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The Software version
The software version currently on this unit can be found in the
About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings.
For information regarding upgrading your software, refer to "Software
upgrades" on page 110.
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Contents
13 Introduction
13 The Home page
14 Application pages
16 Integration of 3rd party devices
17 GoFree wireless
17 Remote controllers
18 Basic operation
18 System Controls dialog
18 Turning the system on and off
19 Display illumination
19 Locking the touchscreen
20 Using menus and dialogs
20 Selecting pages and panels
21 Using the cursor on the panel
22 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint
23 Screen capture
24 Customizing your system
24 Customizing the Home page wallpaper
24 Adjusting panel size
25 Adding new favorite pages
26 Edit favorite pages
26 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar
27 Charts
27 The Chart panel
28 Chart data
28 Showing dual chart types
29 Vessel symbol
29 Chart scale
29 Panning the chart
29 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
30 Displaying information about chart items
30 Using the cursor on the chart panel
31 Creating routes
31 Find objects on chart panels
32 3D charts
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33 Insight specific chart options
33 Insight view options
34 Navionics specific chart options
35 Navionics chart settings
36 Navionics view options
39 Jeppesen tides and currents
40 Chart settings
42 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
42 Waypoints
44 Routes
48 Tracks
50 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs
51 Navigating
51 Navigation panels
52 Navigate to cursor position
52 Navigate a route
54 Navigating with the autopilot
54 Navigation settings
57 Autopilot
57 Safe operation with the autopilot
57 Activating the autopilot
57 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering
58 Autopilot indication on the pages
59 The Autopilot panel
60 Mode overview
61 Standby mode
61 Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)
61 Follow-up steering (FU)
62 AUTO mode (auto compass)
63 NoDrift mode
64 NAV mode
65 WIND mode
67 WIND Nav mode
68 Turn pattern steering
71 Using the GO7 in an AP24/AP28 system
71 Using the autopilot in an EVC system
72 Autopilot settings
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