VRM and EBL
The variable range marker (VRM) and the electronic bearing line (EBL) measure the distance and bearing from your boat to a target object. On the Radar screen, the VRM appears as a circle that is centered on the present location of your boat, and the EBL appears as a line that begins at the present location of your boat and intersects the VRM. The point of intersection is the target of the VRM and the EBL.
You can set up to two independent VRM/EBL indicators on the chartplotter radar screen.
Showing and Adjusting a VRM and EBL
You can adjust the diameter of a VRM and the angle of an EBL, which moves the intersection point of the VRM and the EBL. A VRM and EBL configured for one mode are applied to all other radar modes.
- From a radar screen, select .
- Select VRM/EBL 1 or VRM/EBL 2 to enable the VRM/EBL lines on the radar screen.
- To adjust the position of a VRM/EBL target, select , and select a new location for the intersection point of the VRM and the EBL
- Select Done.
Quickly Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object
Changing an EBL Bearing Reference
You can change the bearing reference of the EBL so that it uses the heading of the boat or north.
Changing the Origin of a VRM and EBL
You can change the origin of the VRM and EBL lines so that they center on a location other than your vessel.
- From a radar screen, select .
- If necessary, select VRM/EBL 1 or VRM/EBL 2 to enable the VRM/EBL lines on the radar screen.
- Select .
- Select a location on the radar screen where you want to center the VRM and EBL and select Done
To return the VRM and EBL so that it is centered on the vessel, select Reset Floating Origin.
Using VRM and EBL Quick Actions from the Radar Screen
You can quickly set and adjust VRM and EBLs using shortcuts directly from the radar screen.
- Select an object or location on radar screen and select VRM/EBLs from the shortcut menu.
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Select an option to quickly set or adjust a VRM and EBL:
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Drop VRM/EBL 1 or Drop VRM/EBL 2: Sets the intersection point of the VRM and EBL at the selected location.
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Disable VRM/EBL 1 or Disable VRM/EBL 2: Disables the VRM and EBL and clears it from the radar screen.
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Float VRM/EBL 1 or Float VRM/EBL 2: Sets the origin point of the VRM and EBL at the selected location instead of your vessel.
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Reset VRM/EBL 1 Origin or Reset VRM/EBL 2 Origin: Resets the origin point of the VRM and EBL so it is centered on your vessel.
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