Raymarine 300 User Manual
Raynav 300 GPS
Plotter
Owner’s Handbook
Document Number: 81171_5
Date: September 2002
Prelim Pages iii
Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Owner’s Handbook
SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING: NAVIGATION AID
This device is intended to be used as an aid to navigation. Its
accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment
failure or defects, environmental conditions and incorrect
handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common
prudence and navigational judgement. This device should not be
relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement.
CAUTION:
Do not connect/disconnect the GPS Antenna from the display
unit whilst power is applied. Such action could cause irreparable
damage.
WAAS Satellite Differential GPS
W AAS provides differential augmentation to GPS. It was designed to
enhance the basic GPS service to satisfy the aviation industry’ s
navigation requirement for instrument flight rule navigation and
landing, IFR and approach landings. WAAS has been i n near
continuous broadcast since December 1999 and is also available for
other GPS applications such as marine navigation, surveying,
agriculture and automotive systems.
W AAS consists of a network of ground reference stations across the
United States that monitor GPS satellite data. The master stations
collect data from the reference stations and create a GPS correction
message, taking into account selective availability (SA), GPS
satellite orbit and clock drift, and sig nal delays caused by the
atmosphere and ionosphere. The ‘corrected’ differential messages
are then broadcast through two Geostationary Eart h Orbit (GEO)
satellites on the same frequency as the GPS signal. The Raymarine
Raynav 300 and 301GPS receiver utilizes one of its 12 channels to
‘listen’ and decode the corr ected W AAS mes sages. The result is a
DGPS system that provides improved accuracy (<3 meters) in
comparison with standard GPS (100 meters with SA, 15 m without
SA) and land based DGPS (10 meters) systems.
The W AAS system is shown diagrammatically in Figure i.
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Figure i: The WAAS System
Availability of the WAAS System in North America
The W AAS system is presently broadcasting and being tested for
aviation use. It is expected to be certified by the FAA in 2002. During
this testing and certification period, continuous service is expected;
however, brief signal outages may occur as refin ements and upgrades
are made to the system. The status of W AAS an d planned outages are
available on-line at the following websites:
http://wwws.raytheontands.com/waas
or http://www.raymarine.com
Y our unit is shipped from the factory in normal GPS mode. For
improved accuracy provided by the W AAS system, you need to
enable the W AAS capability of your unit.
➤ T o enable W AAS:
1. Press the MENU key
2. Press GPS SETUP soft key
3. Press FIX MODE soft key to select SD mode.
Extended Offshore Coverage
Using two GEO satellites, W AAS provides aug mented differential
GPS coverage for most of North America. Since the W AAS
differential messages are broadcast by GEO satellites, the W AAS
signals cover a greater area both inland and offshore in comparison
with land based DGPS systems. Coverage for North America is
shown in Figure ii.
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75˚N
60˚N
45˚N
30˚N
15˚N
0˚
15˚S
Figure ii: WAAS Coverage Map
Coverage Outside of North America
Europe and Asia are developing similar systems to WAAS called
EGNOS and MSAS respectively. Combined wit h W AAS, these
systems will provide global satellite based dif ferential GPS
augmentation into the future.
EGNOS is currently in the early testing and qualificat ion phases and
signal outages may occur at any time. The status of EGNOS and any
planned outages are available on-line at Raymarine’ s website:
http://www.raymarine.com
Y our unit is shipped from the factory in normal GPS mode. For
improved accuracy provided by the EGNOS system, you need to
enable the EGNOS capability of your unit.
0˚15˚W30˚W45˚W60˚W90˚W 75˚W105˚W120˚W135˚W150˚W165˚W 15˚E135˚E 150˚E 165˚E 180˚
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➤ T o enable EGNOS:
1. Press the MENU key
2. Press GPS SETUP soft key
3. Press FIX MODE soft key to select SD mode.
Accuracy and Continuation of Broadcast Coverage
The navigational accuracy of equipment using these satellite
broadcast SD signals during the testing and qualificat ion phases is not
guaranteed by Raymarine Limited or Raytheon Corporation, nor is
the continuation of the broadcast SD signals the responsibilit y of
Raymarine Limited or Raytheon Corporation.
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Preface
This handbook covers the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter manufactured by
Raymarine.
It contains important information on the installation and oper ation of
your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation
and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly .
Raymarine’s Pr oduct Support representatives or your authorized
dealer are available to answer any questions you may have.
Warranty
T o register your Raynav 300 GPS Plotter ownership, please take a
few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end
of this handbook. It is important that you complete the owner
information and return the card to the factory in order to receiv e full
warranty benefits.
EMC Conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best
industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment.
The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and
accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to
ensure that performance is not compromised.
Technical Accuracy
T o the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was
correct when it went to press. However, the Raymarine policy of
continuous product improvement may change prod uct specifications
without notice.
Consequently , unavoidable differences may occur between the
product and the handbook from time to time, for which Raymarine
cannot accept liability .
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Contents - Raynav 300 Plotter
SAFETY NOTICES......................................................................... iii
WAAS Satellite Differential GPS ............................................. iii
Availability of the WAAS System in North America ...........iv
Extended Offshore Coverage ............................................. ...iv
Coverage Outside of North America ......................................v
Accuracy and Continuation of Broadcast Coverage ..............v
Preface ........................................................................................ vi
Warranty ................................................................................vi
EMC Conformance ................................................................vi
Technical Accuracy ...............................................................vi
Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Introduction..............................................................................1-1
How this Handbook is Organized ............................................1-1
1.2 Features ....................................................................................1-2
General ....................................................................................1-2
Display ....................................................................................1-2
1.3 The Plotter Display ..................................................................1-3
Plotter Functions .....................................................................1-3
1.4 Operating Controls...................................................................1-4
Trackpad and Cursor ...............................................................1-5
Dedicated Keys .......................................................................1-6
Soft Keys ..................................... ............................................1-7
Pop-Up Menus ........................................................................1-7
Database Lists .........................................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Getting Started ....................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Introduction..............................................................................2-1
Conventions Used ...................................................................2-1
Simulator .................................................................................2-1
2.2 Power On/Off...........................................................................2-1
Changing the Lighting and Contrast ........................................2-3
2.3 Controlling the Display............................................................2-4
Selecting the Display Mode ....................................................2-4
2.4 Plotter Display Control Functions............................................2-6
Moving Around the Plotter Screen ..........................................2-6
Customizing the Display Options ...........................................2-8
Simulator Mode .......................................................................2-9
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Chapter 3: Operation ..................................................................................3-1
3.1 Introduction..............................................................................3-1
3.2 Changing the Display Mode....................................................3-1
Data Display Pages ..................................................................3-2
GPS/W aypoint Data ................................................................3-3
Boat/Environment Data ...........................................................3-6
CDI/BDI Data .........................................................................3-9
Data Boxes ............................................................................3-10
Data Log ................................................................................3-11
3.3 W orking with W aypoints........................................................3-12
Introduction ...........................................................................3-12
Placing a W aypoint ...............................................................3-13
Selecting a W aypoint .............................................................3-16
W aypoint Data Display ..........................................................3-17
Editing W aypoint Details ......................................................3-17
Erasing a W aypoint ................................................................3-19
Moving a W aypoint ...............................................................3-19
Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad ..........................3-20
3.4 W orking with Routes..............................................................3-23
Creating a New Route ............................................................3-24
Saving the Current Route ......................................................3-27
Displaying Route Information ...............................................3-28
Clearing the Current Route from the Screen ..........................3-30
Retrieve a Route from the Database ......................................3-32
Using the Route List to Erase or Name a Route .....................3-32
Editing a Route ......................................................................3-33
3.5 Following Routes and Going to W aypoints ...........................3-35
Going To an Individual T arget Point ......................................3-35
Follow a Route .......................................................................3-36
Other Follow Route Options .................................................3-37
Stop Follow or Stop Goto ......................................................3-38
Ta rget Point Arrival ...............................................................3-39
3.6 Transferring W aypoints and Routes.......................................3-40
Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints ...............................................3-40
Transferring Database Lists ...................................................3-40
3.7 Using Tracks ..........................................................................3-41
Setting Up a Track .................................................................3-42
Clearing the Current Track ....................................................3-43
SmartRoute ............................................................................3-44
Managing Tracks ...................................................................3-44
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3.8 Man Overboard (MOB) ........................................................3-46
3.9 Alarms & Timers...................................................................3-47
3.10 Cursor Echo...........................................................................3-49
Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter .................................................... 4-1
4.1 Introduction..............................................................................4-1
4.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters..............................................4-2
4.3 System Set Up Parameters .......................................................4-3
Bearing Mode ..........................................................................4-4
Cursor Reference .....................................................................4-4
Cursor Readout ........................................................................4-5
Day/Night ................................................................................4-5
Help .........................................................................................4-5
Soft Keys .................................................................................4-5
Key Beep .................................................................................4-5
MOB Data ...............................................................................4-5
Autopilot Pop Up .....................................................................4-6
Menu Timeout Period ..............................................................4-6
Units ........................................................................................4-6
V ariation Source ......................................................................4-6
NMEA OUT Set Up ................................................................4-7
Cursor Echo .............................................................................4-7
Date and Time Settings ............................................................4-7
GPS Source .............................................................................4-8
GPS SOG/COG Filter .............................................................4-8
NMEA Input ............................................................................4-8
Language .................................................................................4-8
Simulator .................................................................................4-8
4.4 Plotter Set Up Parameters ........................................................4-9
Chart Orientation .....................................................................4-9
W aypoint Symbols ................................................................4-10
W aypoint Numbers ................................................................4-10
Default W aypoint Symbol .....................................................4-10
Vectors ...................................................................................4-10
Datum Selection ....................................................................4-11
Position Offset .......................................................................4-11
4.5 GPS Set Up.............................................................................4-12
Fix Mode ...............................................................................4-12
D-GPS Set Up ........................................................................4-13
Restart GPS ...........................................................................4-15
Chapter 5: Installation .............................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Introduction..............................................................................5-1
EMC Installation Guidelines ...................................................5-1
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5.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components.............................5-3
Items Missing? ........................................................................5-3
Registering this Product ..........................................................5-3
5.3 GPS Antenna Installation.........................................................5-4
Surface Mounting ....................................................................5-4
Pole Mounting .........................................................................5-6
5.4 Plotter Installation....................................................................5-7
Trunnion (yoke) Mounting ......................................................5-8
Panel Mounting .......................................................................5-9
5.5 Connecting to Other Equipment.............................................5-10
5.6 Cable Running........................................................................5-11
Introduction ...........................................................................5-11
Connectors .............................................................................5-11
5.7 System Check and Initial Switch On......................................5-14
EMC Conformance ...............................................................5-14
System Check ........................................................................5-14
Initial Switch On ....................................................................5-15
Checking the Plotter Operation .............................................5-15
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding .................................................6-1
6.1 Maintenance.............................................................................6-1
Routine Checks .......................................................................6-1
EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines ....................................6-1
Disposal ...................................................................................6-2
6.2 Resetting the System................................................................6-2
6.3 Problem Solving.......................................................................6-3
Appendix A: Technical Summary............................................................ A-1
Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data.....................................................B-1
Appendix C: List of Abbreviations ..........................................................C-1
GPS Antenna Mounting Template ............................................................ T-1
Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Mounting Template ......................................... T-3
Index................................................................................................................ xi
Chapter 1: Overview 1-1
Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 Introduction
This handbook describes the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter.
Note: Many illustrations in this handbook show example screens. The
screen you see on your display depends on your system configuration and
set up options, so it may differ from the illustration.
How this Handbook is Organized
Chapter 1 - Overview (this chapter) provides an overview of the
features and functions of the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter. Y ou should read
this chapter to familiarize yourself with the GPS Plotter.
Chapter 2 - Getting Started provides an overv iew of the controls. It also
explains how to start using the GPS Plotter.
Chapters 3 - Operation provides detailed operating information for the
main plotter functions - plotting waypoints and routes, fol lowing routes,
using tracks, SmartRoute, Man Overboard and Data Lo g Mode.
Chapter 4 - Setting Up the GPS Plotter provides instructions for
setting up your GPS Plotter system to suit your preferences. Y ou should
read this chapter to determine how to set up your system preferences.
Chapter 5 - Installation provides planning considerations and detailed
instructions for installing the GPS Plotter.
Chapter 6 - Maintenance & Fault Finding provides information on
user maintenance and what to do if you experience pr oblems.
Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the GPS Plotter.
Appendix B defines the SeaT alk and NMEA data that is transferred on
integrated systems.
Appendix C provides a list of abbreviations used in this handbook.
An Index pro vides an easy lookup to specific keywords or topics.
Installation T emplates are included at the end of this h andbook.
A summary of the GPS Plotter controls and functions are provided on the
Quick Reference Card supplied with your syst em.
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1.2 Features
General
The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter has a built-in GPS that provides the
following navigational signals:
• Satellite Differential GPS (eg, WAAS).
• Ground based Differential GPS, when used with an additional R TCM
beacon receiver.
• Standard GPS.
These are listed in order of accuracy and their availability is dependent
upon your location. The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter uses the best avai lable
signal to provide optimum accuracy .
The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed
either above or below deck.
The unit comprises
• Low profile ant enna
•4
½ in. LCD display comprising:
• Eight dedicated (labelled) control keys
• Four soft keys with lab els displayed on-screen
•Trackpad
The display and keys can be illuminated for nig ht-time use.
Display
• Computes positi on information from SDGPS, DGPS or GPS
• Displays and transmits SeaT alk and NMEA data
• Cursor echo across SeaT alk
• Choice of orien tation: Head Up, Course Up and North Up
Display Modes
The GPS Plotter can display data in the following modes,
cycled through by means of the
• Default GPS/W aypo int display
• Boat Data (three pages) / Environmen t Data (two pages)
• Bearing & Distance In dicator (BDI) / Course Deviation Indicator
(CDI)
• Data B oxes
• Data Log
• Plotter display
• Return to default GPS/W aypoint display
DISPLAY key:
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Those modes containing more than one page of data provide additional
soft keys giving access to the sub-sets of data within each group, each
cycled through with the associated soft key.
1.3 The Plotter Display
When a position fix has been established, your vessel’ s positio n, if on
screen, is shown as a boat shape, pointing in the direction of the current
heading (or COG if heading data is not available). If no heading or COG
data is available, the vessel is shown as a circle.
A status bar at the top of the screen displays the scale, with either cursor
position, range and bearing or , when the cursor is homed (locked) to the
vessel (by pressing FIND SHIP), vessel position, Speed Over Ground
(SOG) and Course Over Ground (COG).
Note: When the cursor is homed, it is ‘locked’ to the vessel and moves
with it. The screen is automatically panned to keep the vessel and cursor
in such a position that they are 10% from the edge of the window with t he
heading vector (be it shown or not) passing through t he center of the window.
The current route is shown and any waypoints you have placed are
displayed (unless you set them to off in Set Up). Inform ation can be
viewed on-screen by positioning the cursor over a w aypoint, current
route or track.
Functions are available to control the display as follows:
• Zoom in/out
• Pan the D isplay
• Centre the Chart on the Vessel
Plotter Functions
Display Functions
The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter includes the following functions:
• Place, Move, Erase and Edit a W aypoi nt
• Goto W aypo int or Cursor
• Create, Save, Name, Edit and Follow a Route
• Review Route and W a ypoint Lists
• Display vessel’ s track; Save and Name the T rack for re-call to screen
•Use SmartRoute to make the current track in to a route
• Set Up Alarms and T imers
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• Man OverBoard (MOB) to navigate back to a missing person or
object
• Data Log di splay
For systems with an autopilot, when the status and locked heading
information change, the new data can be displayed.
GPS Data Pages
Amongst a number of information pages, the GPS Data pages provide a
series of four textual displays, selected by the associated soft key . These
provide essential information associated with plotting a course for your
vessel.
•Fix status
• St eering Indication
• Position Latitud e/Longitude
• W aypoint Bearin g and Range
• Course Over Groun d (COG)
• Speed Over Ground (SOG)
• Current T ime
• Sunrise and Sunset Times
• T wilight T imes
The range of pages is detailed in Selecting the Display Mode on page 2-4.
The complete range of pages is described fully in Data Display Pages on
page 3-2.
1.4 Operating Controls
Operation utilizes a number of buttons and on-screen controls. These
include:
• A trackpad providing up, d own, left, right and diagonal control of an
on-screen cursor.
• Eight dedicated (labelled) control keys .
• Four soft keys with labels displayed on screen.
• Pop-up menus, displayed on-screen, from which options are selected.
• Databas e lists, displayed on-scre en, which enable editing of items.
Note: The cursor is the cross-hair symbol (+) visible on the display. The
trackpad moves the cursor to select a position or item on the chart.
The controls are shown in Figure 1-1. They are back-lit for night-time
use. When you use certain controls, a help message is displayed at the top
of the screen (unless you switch help off as described in Chapter 4). The
following paragraphs describe the controls and on-screen facilities.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-5
Cursor
Status Bar
DISPLAY key
MARK key
RANGE key
ALARMS key
Trackpad
MENU key
POWER key Soft keys Soft key labels
Figure 1-1: Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Operating Controls
Trackpad and Cursor
The trackpad is used to:
• Move the cursor around the screen
• Select an item fr om a pop-up menu
• Adjust a variable soft key con trol
The cursor is used to:
• Select a position on the screen.
• Select and, if valid, move an item, e.g. a waypoint, on the screen.
• Select an area of the screen to zoom in to.
• Pan the d isplay .
Moving the Cursor
Press the corresponding edge of the trackpad to move the cursor
horizontally , vertically or diagonally; the longer you press, the faster the
cursor moves. The current cursor position is shown in the Status Bar at
the top of the display .
Note: When certain menus and soft keys are displayed, the cursor is not
active. If you find that you cannot move the cursor, it may be because the
unit is in one of these modes. Press CLEAR (repeatedly) until the default
soft keys are displayed; the cursor should then respond.
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CLEAR key
ENTER key
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Context-Sensitive Cursor Control
The cursor is context-sensitive. Some items on the screen have
information associated with them. Whan you place the cursor over such
objects, the information is displayed in a pop-up box. In addition, soft
keys aredisplayed for cert ain items. For example, when you p lace the
cursor over a waypoint, the waypoint data is displayed i n a pop-up box
and the waypoint soft keys are displayed.
Text Label Feature
BOX Data box (any type)
MOB Man Over Board marker
WPT Chart Waypoint
COG Course Over Ground vector
HDG Heading vector
POS Vessel’s position
RTE Route leg
TIDE Tide vector
Dedicated Keys
The dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARK, RANGE, ALARMS, ENTER,
CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed functions.
Some keys can be used in two ways:
• Pr ess: Press the key momentarily and then release it. This method is
used for most key operations.
• Pr ess and hold: Press the key and hold it down for the length of time
stated (for example, 3 seconds), then release it.
When you press a dedicated key , one of the following happens:
1. The associated operation is actioned, eg. change chart scale (RANGE).
2. A pop-up menu is displayed, provi ding further options.
3. A set of soft keys is displayed, providing furth er functions.
As you press a key , a single audio beep confirms the key action. If the
key-press is invalid for the current screen or mode, three rapid beeps
sound. If required, you can turn these sounds off as part of your set up
procedure (see System Set Up Parameters on page 4-3).
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Soft Keys
The four keys below the screen are called soft keys because their
functions change according to the operation. The soft keys are grouped
into related sets and subsets providing access to the various functions.
The soft key labels are displayed on the screen just above the keys. The
default soft keys are displayed until you press a key , or select an item on
the screen; the soft keys asso ciated with the action ar e then displayed as
shown in Figure 1-2.
GOTO SCREENROUTE FIND SHIP
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Figure 1-2: Default Soft Keys
Note: If the key text is greyed out, it is not currently available.
When you press a soft key , one of the following happens:
1. The associated operation is actioned.
2. A sub-set of soft keys is displayed, providi ng further functions.
3. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing furt her options.
As with dedicated keys, soft key operations ar e confirmed (or denied) by
key beeps, see Dedicated Keys above.
Pop-Up Menus
Pop-up menus usually provide set up options. When a pop-up menu is
on-screen, a set of associat ed soft keys is also displayed as shown in
Figure 1-3.
ALARMS SET UP
ARRIVAL ALARM
OFF TRACK ALARM
ANCHOR ALARM
COUNTDOWN TIMER
ALARM CLOCK
ALARM
OFF ON
SELECT DISTANCE
Figure 1-3: Typical Pop-up Menu
Use the trackpad to select an option from the menu, then use the
appropriate soft key to set the option. For example, you can togg le the
ANCHOR ALARM on/off using the soft key s.
0.01nm
ON
OFF
00:10:00
OFF
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Database Lists
The waypoints, routes and tracks created on the display unit are stored in
database lists. You can view these lists and select items for editing as
shown in Figure 1-4 .
WAYPOINT LIST
SYMBOL NAME
WPT 001
WPT 002
WPT 003
WPT 004
POSITION
BRG 348°m
TEMP 20°C
DATE 23/11/01
N 50°50^000
W 001°06^000
RNG 1.00nm
DEPTH 12.3m
TIME 08:45:12
GOTO
WAYPOINT
EDIT
WAYPOINT
MAKE NEW
WAYPOINT
WAYPOINT
TRANSFER
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Figure 1-4: Typical Waypoint List
As with pop-up menus, when a database list is on-screen, a set of
associated soft keys is also displayed. Use the trackpad to select an item
from the list, then use the appropriate soft key to select the function.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides information, instructions and a simple
familiarization exercise in using the display . Operating information is
detailed in Chapter 3.
Conventions Used
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in
bold capitals; for example, ENTER. The soft key functions, menu names
and options are shown in normal capitals; for example, SCREEN.
Operating procedures, which may consist of a singl e key-press or a
sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by a ➤ symbol in the margin.
Simulator
The plotter display unit includes a Simulator mode, which allows you to
practice operating your plotter without data from a G PS antenna. Y ou
will need to use the set up options to switch the display unit to Simulator
mode, see Section 2.2, Power On/Off. Y ou can use it in ei ther of two
ways:
• Before the plotter has been installed on your vessel. In this case, you
only need to connect the plotter display unit to a 1 2V DC power supply , fused at 1A, connecting the red core from the power lead to positive (+) and the black core to negative (-); see Cable Running on page
5-11 for full d etails.
• After the plotte r has been installed on your vessel, but while in the
marina or at anchor .
2.2 Power On/Off
➤ T o turn the display unit on, press the POWER key.
The keys light up and the introductory logo is disp layed.
The GPS Status screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-1.
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GPS STATUS
SAT SIGNAL STATUS
15
09
08
10
20
17
LOCKED
IN USE
IN USE
LOCKED
LOCKED
LOCKED
HDOP FIX STATUS
SAT SIGNAL STATUS
23
18
26
12
14
03
LOCKED
IN USE
IN USE
LOCKED
LOCKED
LOCKED
1.0 D-FIX
FIX MODE
GPS D SD
D-GPS
SET UP
RESTART
GPS
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Figure 2-1: GPS Status Screen
The GPS Status screen is displayed until a satellite fix has been acquired.
When satellite acquisition is complete, the READY FOR NAVIGATION
pop-up box displays for two seconds.
T o proceed whilst satellite acquisition continues, press the CLEAR key;
the GPS Data Screen is displayed.
SD-FIX
WPT BRG
320°M
50°50^000N
WPT RNG
0.55nm
001°06^000W
COG
050°M
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
GOTO GPS DATAROUTE WPT DATA
Figure 2-2: GPS Data Screen
➤ T o switch the display unit off, press and hold the POWER key for at least
three seconds. A 3-second countdown timer is displayed; when it reaches
SOG
12.0kts
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CONTRASTLIGHT
ON
42% 60%
zero the display and key backlights extin guish. If the POWER key is
released within this period, power-down is cancelled.
Changing the Lighting and Contrast
Y ou can change the level of b acklighting and contrast for the screen and
keys. The key backlighting always retains a minimal level to enable the
keys to be seen at night.
➤ T o change the lighting and contrast:
1. Press the POWER key to display the lighting controls (Figure 2-3).
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Figure 2-3: Lighting Controls
2. Use the LIGHT soft key or trackpad left/right to select LIGHT contr ol.
•Use the LIGHT so ft key to toggle lighting ON/OFF.
• Use trackpad up/down to select lighting level (eight levels).
3. Press the CONTRAST soft key , or trackpad left/right, to select the CON-
TRAST cont rol. Adjust the contrast setting in the same way as for the
lighting (100 contrast levels).
4. Press ENTER to remove the soft key sliders and return to the default
screen, with the new lighting and contrast levels retained.
When the display unit is switc hed on, screen lighting is restored to ON if
it was ON previously . Whilst the unit is switched on, the chosen lighti ng
level is retained until it is reset. The new contrast level is retained until it
is reset, even after power-off, unless it has been set eit her very low or very
high; in this case, the contrast will be restored on power -up as follows:
• Contrast set <30% restored to 30%
• Contrast set >70% restored to 70%
Note: Factory default settings are LIGHT OFF and CONTRAST 50%.
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2.3 Controlling the Display
The display is controlled by means of the cursor and control keys. Most
plotter operations are started from the default soft k eys displayed in the
plotter screen (Figure 2-4).
GOTO SCREENROUTE FIND SHIP
Figure 2-4: Default Soft Keys
On completion of an action using the soft keys, press CLEAR to return to
the default screen; you may need to press CLEAR several times to
back-track through the soft key hierarchy.
Note: If you have set up your system so that the default soft keys are not
permanently displayed, press any soft key to display the labels.
Selecting the Display Mode
The DISPLAY key is used to select the desired display mode. The
following modes can be selected.
➤ Select the following modes by repeat presses of the DISPLAY key
(Figure2-5):
• GPS/W aypoint display
• Boat Data (three pages)-Environment Data (two pages)
• Course Deviation In dicator (CDI)-Bearing/Distance Indicator (BDI)
• Data B oxes
• Data Log
• Plotter display
• Return to GPS/Waypoint display
The complete ranges of pages available in Boat and Environment Dat a
modes are described in Chapter 3.
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Press
POWER
... after preliminary displays, the default display is shown
Waypoint data
SD-FIX
SD-FIX
SD-FIX
GPS data
SD-FIX
Press
DISPLAY
to return to
GPS/Waypoint
Data
CSR 50°50^05W SOG 23.4kn
6nm
POS 001°06^00W COG 234°M
GOTOROUTE SCREEN FIND SHIP
DISPLAY
Press to show
Plotter Display
TIME POSITION CMG DMG
09:00 50°50^000N 239°m 4.8nm
20/12 001°06^000W
09:30 50°51^000N 241°m 5.2nm
20/12 001°07^000W
10:00 50°52^000N 240°m 4.5nm
20/12 001°08^000W
ROUTE
GOTO
STOP LOG
50°50^000W
001°06^000W
ROUTE GOTO GPS DATA WPT DATA
CLEAR LOG
SD-FIX
SD-FIX
SD-FIX
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
Note: In any display mode
press DISPLAY key for 2 seconds
to return to default display.
OWN POS
XTE
XTE
XTE
320°M
WPT BRG
WPT RNG
WPT BRG
WPT BRG
0.55nm
COG
352°M
WPT RNG
0.55nm
COG
050°M
GPS DATA WPT DATA
SOG
12.0kts
050°M
SOG
12.0kts
SOG
SOG
WPT DATA
WPT DATA
WPT DATA
SOG
SOG
SOG
WPT DATA
WPT DATA
Environment data
SD-FIX
SD-FIX
Boat data
SD-FIX
DEPTH 12.5m
SPEED 11kts
ROUTE GOTO BOAT DATA ENVIROMNT
ROUTE
Press
DISPLAY
to show
Boat/Environment
Data
APPARENT WIND
TRUE WIND
0.55nm
GPS DATA WPT DATA
12.0kts
DISPLAY
225°T
10
WPT BRG
320°M
WPT RNG
050°M
DEPTH 12.5M
SPEED 11kts
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
Press to show
CDI or BDI
355°T
40 40
30 30
20 20
nm nm
10
STEER STARBOARD
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
WPT 004
GOTO CDI
WIND
WIND
WPT BRG
WPT BRG
WPT RNG
COG
050°M
SOG
SOG
COG
SOG
SOG
WPT DATA
SOG
WPT DATA
WPT DATA
XTE
0.05nm
XTE
WPT BRG
0.05nm
300°T
WPT BRG
WPT RNG
300°T
23.2nm
WPT RNG
TTG
23.2nm
04
h 12m
TTG
BDI BDI
04
h:12m
BDI
Press
DISPLAY
to show
Data Log
WPT RNG WPT BRG PILOT
28.7nm
TIME SPEED COG
10:40:18
DEPTH POSITION
36.5ft
124°T
17kts
50°50^000N
001°06^000W
GOTOROUTE
MANUAL
124°T
15.1kts
Figure 2-5: Display Modes
SOG
Press
DISPLAY
to show
Data Boxes
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2.4 Plotter Display Control Functions
Y ou will normally operat e the GPS Plotter with the display showing one
of the Navigation Data pages.
The range of pages is listed in Selecting the Display Mode on page 2-4
and illustrated in Figure 2-5. The complete range of pages is described
fully in Data Display Pages on page 3-2.
Moving Around the Plotter Screen
When using the plotter screen, the default orientation is North-Up, where
the vessel moves across the screen. Y ou will need to pan the display if
your vessel moves out of the current area, or if you wish to examine or
place waypoints in another area. Alternatively , you can home the cursor
onto the vessel using FIND SHIP.
There are four ways in which you can move around the display:
• Use the trackpad to pan the display .
• Automatically home (re-center) the vessel using the FIND SHIP soft
key.
• Use the context-sensitive cursor to change the display cent er.
• Change the display scale to zoom out and in to a new area centered on
the cursor position. This method is useful if the area you wish to see is
a long distance away.
Panning the Display
Panning the display is useful if the area you wi sh to see is only just off the
screen.
➤ Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the edge of the d isplay; the display
will pan across.
Using FIND SHIP
FIND SHIP is used to center the vessel on the screen, even if it is currently
off screen:
➤ Press the FIND SHIP soft key; the following actions occur:
• The display is re-drawn with the vessel ’s position i n the center .
• The cursor is homed (locked) to the vessel’ s position and moves with
it.
• When the vessel moves near the edge of the screen, th e display is
redrawn to place the vessel and cursor at the center.
• Whilst homed, th e status bar indicates vessel position, speed and
course over ground.
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➤ T o release the cursor from homed mode, use the trackpad to move the
cursor away from the vessel’ s current position. The status bar shows the
current cursor position, bearing and range. The cursor no longer moves
with the vessel and no redraw occurs if the vessel moves off scr een.
Changing the Display Center
Y ou can move the area of the display center using the context-sensitive
cursor. This all ows you to center your vessel in the center of the screen, or
to move the display so that your vessel is displayed off-cen ter anywhere
on the screen.
➤ T o move your vessel’ s position off-center:
1. Move the cursor over your vessel’s position until the letters POS are
displayed.
2. Press ENTER to take control of the vessel’s position. The letters POS
are now in inverse video and the cursor symbol has changed to a
four-way arrow . This indicates that the cursor can be used to move the
display in any direction.
3. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required position.
4. Press ENTER to select the position and return to normal cursor con-
trol. The display is redrawn with the vessel’ s position at the cursor .
Alternatively, you can press CLEAR to abandon the move and leave
the display (and vessel) in its former position.
➤ To center the display:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the vessel’s position. The cursor text POS is displayed.
2. Press CLEAR. The display pans to show your vessel’ s position is in
the center of the screen.
Changing the Display Scale
The RANGE key allows you to change the display scale so that you can
see a smaller or larger area on the screen.
Y ou can change the display scale:
• T o see either a larger scale (of a smaller area) or a larger area (at a
smaller scale) on the screen.
• T o move the display to anot her area, by zooming out to a smaller
scale, then zooming in on another position cent ered on the cursor .
Each time you press the RANGE key , the display scale changes to the next
available setting. The status bar, shown in Figure 2-6, indicates the
distance from top to bottom of the screen, in nautical miles.
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VES 43°27^05N
POS 001°02^83W
Figure 2-6: Status Bar
SOG 23.4kts
COG 234°M
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➤ T o change the scale rapidly , press and hold top or bot tom of the RANGE
key.
The distance indicator at the left-hand side of the status bar is updated
whenever you change the display scale.
➤ T o zoom in to a larger-scal e (more detailed) display:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor in the area you wish to see in
larger scale.
2. Press the bottom of the RANGE key to zoom into the area.
The display, centered on the cursor , is enlarged to show a larger scale
and the distance indicated in the status bar is updated.
➤ T o zoom out to a smaller-scale (less detailed) display, press the top of the
RANGE key as many times as required, up to the maximum scale of
1200nm.
Customizing the Display Options
The SCREEN soft key enables the following screen display options to be
set on or off:
• Cursor Box (CRSR BOX)
•Grid (GRID)
• Personalized (CUSTOM)
The factory default for these options is ON.
Switching the Cursor Data Box On/off
The cursor data box provides the cursor’s p osition in latitude/longitude
and/or bearing/range.To see a full image, switch the data box off.
➤ T o control the cursor data box:
1. Press the SCREEN soft key.
2. Press the CRSR BOX soft key to toggle the setting between ON and OFF.
T o return to the default soft key display , press CLEAR.
➤ T o move the cursor box:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the box until the letters
BOX are displayed.
2. Press ENTER to take control of the box, use the trackpad to move it to
the required position and press ENTER again.
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Switching Grid On/off
The Plotter display can be set to show grid lines of latitude and longitude
which can help determine position.
➤ T o turn the grid on or off:
1. Press the SCREEN default soft key.
2. Press the CHRT GRID soft key to toggle the setting ON and OFF.
3. To return to the default soft key display , press CLEAR.
Simulator Mode
When simulator mode is started, your initial simulated p osition is
wherever the cursor was last positione d. T o practice using the Plotter in a
particular area, use the tr ackpad to pan to that area, then switch simulator
ON.
A data box indicating SIMULATOR ON is displayed in the center of the
screen (this may obscure the cursor; if necessary use the trackpad to move
the cursor into view). Y ou can use the context-sensitive cursor to move
this box
Note: If you use FIND SHIP when in Simulator mode, the Status Bar at the
top of the screen shows SIM FIX. If real position data is available (via
GPS) and the simulator is active, simulated data takes precedence.
On power-up the simulator defaults to its previous setting at last p ower-down. Care should be taken to determine desired mode on power-up.
Simulated data should never be used for navigational purposes.
Any waypoints placed on the plotter in simulator mode are retained in the
W aypoint List and are available for use in routes.
➤ T o view a simulated display:
1. Press MENU followed by the SYSTEM SET UP soft key . The System Set
Up menu pop-up is displayed.
2. Use the trackpad up/down to move the selection bar over the option
SIMULATOR. The simulator soft keys are displayed.
3. Press the ON soft key to start simulation.
4. Press ENTER twice to return to the default display .
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Chapter 3: Operation
3.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to navigate with the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter.
It covers the following topics:
• Controlling waypoints, including placing, moving, editing and deleting waypoints.
• Changing the display mode.
• Using a range of data pages to displ ay navigation data.
• Maintaining a Data Log of T ime, Position, Course Made Good
(CMG) and Distance Made Good (DMG).
• W orking with wayp oints and routes, including creating a new route,
managing routes using the Route List and editing routes.
• Following routes an d going to waypoints.
• T ransferring waypoints and routes
• Using tracks, including sho wing tracks, track set up, saving tracks
and converting a track to a route (SmartRoute).
• Using the Man Overboard (MOB) feature.
• Setting up Al arms and Timers .
• Cursor echo from other equipm ent.
CAUTION:
The GPS Plotter makes it easy to place a waypoint and travel
towards it. However , you should always check first that the route is
safe. When using the GPS Plotter in combination with a SeaT alk
autopilot, the autopilot will prompt for confirmation before it steers
the vessel towards the waypoint.
3.2 Changing the Display Mode
The DISPLAY key is used to select the desired screen mode. The
following modes can be selected:
• Default GPS/W aypoi nt display
• Boat Data (three pages) / Environment Data (two pages)
• Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)/Bearing & Distance Indicator
(BDI)
• Data Boxes
• Data Log
• Plotter display
• Return to default GP S/W aypoint display
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The modes that contain more than one page of data provide additional
soft keys which cycle through the pages. The highli ghted soft key
indicates the screen mode currently displayed.
Note: Press the DISPLAY key for at least two seconds in any display
mode to return to the GPS/W ayp oi nt display.
Data Display Pages
In all graphical display pages, the steering instruction is STEER
STARBOARD if the XTE is 0.01nm or more to port, STEER PORT if the XTE
is 0.01nm or more to starboard or ON COURSE if XTE is less than 0.01 on
either side.
If no Goto or follow is in progress, the steering instruction is NOT
FOLLOWING and no steering arrows are shown.
The arrows either side of the steering instruction and pointing towards it
are dependent on the XTE. The first arrow is shown when the diff erence
reaches 0.01nm and the second at 0.05nm.
T extual data provides Position, SOG, COG , Bearing and Range to
waypoint, Time and Date, T ime T o Go (TTG), Steering Indicator,
Sunrise, Sunset, Fix Status and XTE. Any unavailable d ata is replaced by
dashes, one per character . When there is no GPS fix but there is a value for
the last fix, this is shown instead.
The waypoint name is shown unless there is no target, in which case NOT
FOLLOWING is shown. If Goto cursor is in progress, GOTO CURSOR is
shown.
The FIX status indi cates D-FIX for a differential fix, SD-FIX for a satellite
differential fix, FIX for a GPS or other Fix, or NO FIX where a fix has not
been acquired. If the simulator is ON, the word SIMULATOR appears after
the fix status.
BRG , RNG and XTE data relate to the target waypoint.
Time refers to local time zone which is set in the System Set Up menu, see
Chapter 4.
The Time T o Go (TTG) and Estimated T ime of Arrival (ETA) data relate
to the target waypoint (not the whole route) and are based on the Speed
Over Ground (SOG) towards the target. If the Velocity Made Good
(VMG) is negative, or data is not available, these fields are replaced by
dashes, one per character.
Sunrise and Sunset times are for today and at the vessel’ s position.
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