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Raychart 320 Chartplotter

Owner’s Handbook

Document Number: 81167_3 Date: 21st November 2001

Prelim Pages iii

Raychart 320 Chartplotter 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

WAAS 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 in near continuous broadcast since December 1999 and is also available for other GPS applications such as marine navigation, surveying, agriculture and automotive systems.

WAAS 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 signal delays caused by the atmosphere and ionosphere. The ‘corrected’ differential messages are then broadcast through two Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites on the same frequency as the GPS signal. The Raymarine Raychart 320 GPS receiver utilizes one of its 12 channels to ‘listen’ and decode the corrected WAAS messages. 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 WAAS 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 WAAS 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 refinements and upgrades are made to the system. The status of WAAS and planned outages are available on-line at the following websites:

http://wwws.raytheontands.com/waas

or http://www.raymarine.com

Your unit is shipped from the factory in normal GPS mode. For improved accuracy provided by the WAAS system, you need to enable the WAAS capability of your unit.

➤ To enable WAAS:

1. Press the

2. Press

3. Press

MENU key

GPS SETUP soft key FIX MODE soft key t o se lec t SD m ode.

Extended Offshore Coverage

Using two GEO satellites, WAAS provides augmented differential GPS coverage for most of North America. Since the WAAS differential messages are broadcast by GEO satellites, the WAAS 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 with WAAS, these systems will provide global satellite based differential GPS augmentation into the future.

EGNOS is currently in the early testing and qualification 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

Your 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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➤ To enable EGNOS:

1. Press the

2. Press

3. Press FIX MODE soft key to select SD mode.

MENU key

GPS SETUP soft key

Accuracy and Continuation of Broadcast Coverage

The navigational accuracy of equipment using these satellite broadcast SD signals during the testing and qualification phases is not guaranteed by Raymarine Limited or Raytheon Corporation, nor is the continuation of the broadcast SD signals the responsibility of Raymarine Limited or Raytheon Corporation.

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Preface

This handbook covers the Raychart 320 Chartplotter manufactured by Raymarine.

It contains important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly.

Raymarine’s Product Support representatives or your authorized dealer are available to answer any questions you may have.

Warranty

To register your Raychart 320 Chartplotter 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 receive 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

To 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 product specifications without notice.

Consequently, unavoidable differences may occur between the product and the handbook from time to time, for which Raymarine cannot accept liability.

Raymarine SeaTalk SmartRoute C-MAP

Raymarine Limited 2001

is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited.



is a trademark of Raymarine Limited.

and C-MAP NT® are registered trademarks of C-Map s.r.l.

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Contents - Raychart 320 Chartplotter

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 Chartplotter Display..........................................................1-3

Chartplotter .............................................................................1-4

1.4 Operating Controls...................................................................1-5

Trackpad and Cursor ...............................................................1-5

Dedicated Keys .......................................................................1-7

Soft Keys .................................................................................1-7

Pop-Up Menus ........................................................................1-8

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 Chart Display Control Functions .............................................2-6

Moving Around the Chart Screen ............................................2-6

Customizing the Display Options ........................................... 2-9

Simulator Mode .....................................................................2-10

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Chapter 3: Operation ..................................................................................3-1

3.1 Introduction ..............................................................................3-1

3.2 Using Chart Cards ....................................................................3-2

Inserting a Chart Card ..............................................................3-2

Removing a Chart Card ...........................................................3-3

Displaying the Chart Data .......................................................3-3

Displaying Object Information ...............................................3-4

3.3 Changing the Display Mode.....................................................3-7

Data Display Pages ..................................................................3-7

GPS/Waypoint Data ................................................................3-9

Boat/Environment Data .........................................................3-12

CDI/BDI Data .......................................................................3-15

Data Boxes ............................................................................3-16

Data Log ................................................................................3-17

3.4 Working with Waypoints........................................................3-18

Introduction ...........................................................................3-18

Placing a Waypoint ...............................................................3-19

Selecting a Waypoint .............................................................3-22

Waypoint Data Display ..........................................................3-22

Editing Waypoint Details ......................................................3-23

Erasing a Waypoint ................................................................3-24

Moving a Waypoint ...............................................................3-25

3.5 Working with Routes..............................................................3-26

Creating a New Route ............................................................3-27

Saving the Current Route ......................................................3-30

Displaying Route Information ...............................................3-31

Clearing the Current Route from the Screen ..........................3-33

Retrieve a Route from the Database ......................................3-34

Using the Route List to Erase or Name a Route .....................3-34

Editing a Route ......................................................................3-35

3.6 Following Routes and Going to Waypoints ...........................3-37

Going To an Individual Target Point ......................................3-38

Follow a Route .......................................................................3-39

Other Follow Route Options .................................................3-39

Stop Follow or Stop Goto ......................................................3-41

Target Point Arrival ...............................................................3-41

3.7 Transferring Waypoints and Routes.......................................3-42

Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints ...............................................3-42

Transferring Database Lists ...................................................3-42

3.8 Using a C-Map User Card ......................................................3-43

Saving Waypoints/Routes to a User Card ..............................3-43

Loading Waypoints/Routes from a User Card .......................3-45

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3.9 Using Tracks ..........................................................................3-47

Setting Up a Track .................................................................3-48

Clearing the Current Track ....................................................3-49

SmartRoute ............................................................................3-50

Managing Tracks ...................................................................3-50

3.10 Man Overboard (MOB) ........................................................3-52

3.11 Alarms & Timers...................................................................3-53

3.12 Cursor Echo...........................................................................3-55

Chapter 4: Setting Up the Chartplotter .................................................. 4-1

4.1 Introduction..............................................................................4-1

4.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters..............................................4-1

4.3 System Set Up Parameters .......................................................4-2

Bearing Mode ..........................................................................4-4

Cursor Reference .....................................................................4-4

Cursor Readout ........................................................................4-4

Day/Night ................................................................................4-4

Help .........................................................................................4-5

Soft Keys .................................................................................4-5

Key Beep .................................................................................4-5

MOB Data ...............................................................................4-5

Menu Timeout Period ..............................................................4-5

Units ........................................................................................4-5

Variation Source ......................................................................4-5

NMEA OUT Set Up ................................................................4-6

Cursor Echo .............................................................................4-6

Date and Time Settings ............................................................4-7

GPS Source ............................................................................. 4-7

GPS SOG/COG Filter .............................................................4-7

NMEA Input ............................................................................4-8

Language .................................................................................4-8

Simulator .................................................................................4-8

4.4 Chart Set Up Parameters ..........................................................4-8

Customize Chart ......................................................................4-9

Plotter Mode ..........................................................................4-10

Chart Orientation ...................................................................4-10

Object Information ................................................................4-10

Waypoint Symbols ................................................................4-10

Waypoint Numbers ................................................................4-10

Default Waypoint Symbol .....................................................4-11

Vectors ................................................................................... 4-11

Datum Selection ....................................................................4-11

4.5 GPS Set Up.............................................................................4-11

Fix Mode ...............................................................................4-12

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D-GPS Set Up ........................................................................4-13

Restart GPS ...........................................................................4-14

Chapter 5: Installation ...............................................................................5-1

5.1 Introduction ..............................................................................5-1

EMC Installation Guidelines ...................................................5-1

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 Chartplotter ..............................................................................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 Chartplotter 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

Index.............................................................................................xi

GPS Antenna Mounting Template .........................................T-1

Raychart 320 Chartplotter Mounting Template ..................T-3

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Chapter 1: Overview

1.1 Introduction

This handbook describes the Raychart 320 Chartplotter.

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 Raychart 320 Chartplotter. You should read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Chartplotter.

Chapter 2 - Getting Started provides an overview of the controls. It also explains how to start using the Chartplotter.

Chapters 3 - Operation provides detailed operating information for the main chartplotter functions - plotting waypoints and routes, following routes, using tracks, SmartRoute, Man Overboard and Data Log Mode.

Chapter 4 - Setting Up the Chartplotter provides instructions for setting up your Chartplotter system to suit your preferences. You 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 Chartplotter.

Chapter 6 - Maintenance & Fault Finding provides information on user maintenance and what to do if you experience problems.

Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the Chartplotter.

Appendix B defines the SeaTalk and NMEA data that is transferred on

integrated systems.

Appendix C provides a list of abbreviations used in this handbook.

An Index provides an easy lookup to specific keywords or topics.

Installation Templates are included at the end of this handbook.

A summary of the Chartplotter controls and functions are provided on the Quick Reference Card supplied with your system.

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1.2 Features

General

The Raychart 320 Chartplotter 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 RTCM

beacon receiver.

• Standard GPS.

These are listed in order of accuracy and their availability is dependent upon your location. The Raychart 320 Chartplotter uses the best available signal to provide optimum accuracy.

The Raychart 320 Chartplotter is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck.

The unit comprises

• Low profile antenna

• 4

½ in. LCD display comprising:

• Eight dedicated (labelled) control keys

• Four soft keys with labels displayed on-screen

• Trackpad

• Two slots for C-MAP NT

The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use.

chart cards (C-Cards)

Display

• Displays chart information from C-MAP NT® chart cards

• Computes position information from SDGPS, DGPS or GPS

• Displays and transmits SeaTalk and NMEA data

• Cursor echo across SeaTalk

• Choice of orientation: Head Up, Course Up and North Up

Display Modes

The Chartplotter can display data in the following modes, cycled through by means of the

• Default Chart display

• GPS Data (four pages) / Waypoint Data (three pages)

• Boat Data (three pages) / Environment Data (two pages)

• Bearing & Distance Indicator (BDI) / Course Deviation Indicator

(CDI)

DISPLAY key:

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• Data Boxes

• Data Log

• Return to default Chart display

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 Chartplotter Display

The chartplotter includes a small-scale world map. Detailed navigation information is displayed when a C-MAP NT

chart card is installed. A plotter mode is provided to enable route plotting and tracking at large scales even when a chart card is not installed.

Note: The default world map scale is 1200nm.

When a position fix has been established, your vessel’s position, 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 the heading vector (be it shown or not) passing through the 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). Information can be viewed on-screen by positioning the cursor over a waypoint, current route, track or chart object.

Functions are available to control the display as follows:

• Zoom in/out

• Pan the Display

• Centre the Chart on the Vessel

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Chartplotter

Display Functions

The Raychart 320 Chartplotter includes the following functions:

• Display C-MAP NT C-Card chart information including Ports and Tides (if available)

• View chart information (if available) for the Nearest Port

• Place, Move, Erase and Edit a Waypoint

• Goto Waypoint or Cursor

• Create, Save, Name, Edit and Follow a Route

• Review Route and Waypoint Lists

• Display vessel’s track; Save and Name the Track for re-call to screen

• Use SmartRoute to make the current track into a route

• Set Up Alarms and Timers

• Man OverBoard (MOB) to navigate back to a missing person or

object

• Data Log display

The chartplotter includes a world map that can be used for route planning. Detailed navigation information is displayed when a C-MAP NT C-Card is installed.

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

• Steering Indication

• Position Latitude/Longitude

• Waypoint Bearing and Range

• Course Over Ground (COG)

• Speed Over Ground (SOG)

• Current Time

• Sunrise and Sunset Times

• Twilight Times

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 3-7.

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1.4 Operating Controls

Operation utilizes a number of buttons and on-screen controls. These include:

• A trackpad providing up, down, 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.

• Database lists, displayed on-screen, 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.

Cursor Status Bar

128nm

TEIGNMOUTH

ENPORT

PLYMOUTH

CSR 50°50^05W BRG 309°T POS 001°06^00W COG 37.84nm

EXETER

TOPSHAM

EXMOUTH

TORQUAY

DARTMOUTH

SALCOMBE

GOTOROUTE SCREEN FIND SHIP

POWER key Soft keys

Figure 1-1: Raychart 320 Chartplotter Operating Controls

Trackpad and Cursor

The trackpad is used to:

• Move the cursor around the screen

• Select an item from a pop-up menu

• Adjust a variable soft key control

PORTLAND

HARBOUR

ISLE O

Soft key labels

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DISPLAY key MARK key

RANGE key

ALARMS key

Trackpad

MENU key

CLEAR key

ENTER key

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The cursor is used to:

• Select a position on the screen.

• Select and, if valid, move an item, e.g. a waypoint, on the chart.

• Select an area of the screen to zoom into.

• Pan the display.

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.

Context-Sensitive Cursor Control

The cursor is context-sensitive. Some items on the screen, such as waypoints and chart objects have information associated with them. When you place the cursor over such objects, the information is displayed in a pop-up box. In addition, soft keys are displayed for certain items. For example, when you place the cursor over a waypoint, the waypoint data is displayed in a pop-up box and the waypoint soft keys are displayed.

When the cursor is positioned over special features on the display a text label appears below the cursor, identifying the feature as follows:

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 Ro ute leg

TIDE Tide vector

Chart Icons Various

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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:

• Press: Press the key momentarily and then release it. This method is used for most key operations.

• Press 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, providing further options.

3. A set of soft keys is displayed, providing further 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 4-2).

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 associated with the action are 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, providing further functions.

3. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.

As with dedicated keys, soft key operations are confirmed (or denied) by key beeps, see Dedicated Keys above.

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Pop-Up Menus

Pop-up menus usually provide set up options. When a pop-up menu is on-screen, a set of associated 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

Use the trackpad to select an option from the menu, then use the appropriate soft key to set the option. For example, you can toggle the

ANCHOR ALARM on/off using the soft keys.

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.

POSITION

BRG 348°m

TEMP 20°C DATE 23/11/01

0.01nm ON OFF 00:10:00 OFF

SELECT DISTANCE

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Figure 1-3: Typical Pop-up Menu

WAYPOINT LIST

SYMBOL NAME

WPT 001 WPT 002 WPT 003 WPT 004

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, and options are shown in normal capitals; for example,

Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by a

Simulator

The Chartplotter display unit includes a Simulator mode, which allows you to practice operating your Chartplotter without data from a GPS antenna. You will need to use the set up options to switch the display unit to Simulator mode, see Sect ion 2.2, Power On/Off. You can use it in either of two ways:

• Before the Chartplotter has been installed on your vessel. In this case, you only need to connect the Chartplotter display unit to a 12V DC power supply, fused at 1A, connecting the red core from the power lead to positive (+) and the black core to negative (-); see Cable Run- ning on page 5-11 for full details.

• After the Chartplotter has been installed on your vessel, but while in the marina or at anchor.

ENTER. The soft key functions, menu names

SCREEN.

➤ symbol in the margin.

2.2 Power On/Off

➤ To turn the display unit on, press the POWER key.

The keys light up and the introductory logo is displayed, followed by the caution shown in Figure 2-1.

When you have read and understood the caution, press the

soft key.

TINUE

The GPS Status screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-2.

CON-

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CAUTION

THE ELECTRONIC CHART IS AN AID TO NAVIGATION DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE USE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT CHARTS, NOT TO REPLACE THEM. ONLY OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHARTS AND NOTICES TO MARINERS CONTAIN ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR THE SAFETY OF NAVIGATION AND, AS ALWAYS, THE CAPTAIN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PROPER USE.

V3.01

CONTINUE

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Figure 2-1: Power-on Caution

GPS STATUS

SAT SIGNAL STATUS

15 09 08 10 20 17

LOCKED IN USE IN USE LOCKED LOCKED LOCKED

SAT SIGNAL STATUS

23 18 26 12 14 03

LOCKED IN USE IN USE LOCKED LOCKED LOCKED

HDOP FIX STATUS

1.0 D-FIX

FIX MODE GPS D SD

D-GPS

SET UP

RESTART

GPS

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Figure 2-2: 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.

To proceed whilst satellite acquisition continues, press the

CLEAR key;

the Chart Screen is displayed.

If this is the first time that the Chartplotter has been used, and no chart card is installed, the display shows the world map with the default soft keys. Otherwise, the display shows the selected chart area and any data that were displayed when the display unit was last used. Figure 2-3 shows a typical chartplotter display.

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1200nm

CSR 00°00^00N SOG 23.4kn POS 000°00^00W COG 234°M

GOTOROUTE SCREEN FIND SHIP

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Figure 2-3: Chartplotter Default Display

➤ To 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 zero the display and key backlights extinguish. If the

POWER key is

released within this period, power-down is cancelled.

Changing the Lighting and Contrast

You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen and keys. The key backlighting always retains a minimal level to enable the keys to be seen at night.

➤ To change the lighting and contrast:

1. Press the POWER key to display the lighting controls (Figure 2-4).

42% 60%

CONTRASTLIGHT

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Figure 2-4: Lighting Controls

2. Use the LIGHT soft key or trackpad left/right to select LIGHT control.

• Use the

LIGHT soft key to toggle lighting ON/OFF.

• Use trackpad up/down to select lighting level (eight levels).

3. Press the

TRAST

CONTRAST soft key, or trackpad left/right, to select the CON-

control. Adjust the contrast setting in the same way as for the

lighting (100 contrast levels).

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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 switched on, screen lighting is restored to it was

ON previously. Whilst the unit is switched on, the chosen lighting

ON if

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 either 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%.

2.3 Controlling the Display

The display is controlled by means of the cursor and control keys. Most chart operations are started from the default soft keys (Figure 2-5).

GOTO SCREENROUTE FIND SHIP

Figure 2-5: 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.

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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

(Figure 2-6):

• Chart display

• GPS Data (four pages)-Waypoint Data (three pages)

• Boat Data (three pages)-Environment Data (two pages)

• Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)-Bearing/Distance Indicator (BDI)

• Data Boxes

• Data Log

• Return to Chart display

The complete ranges of pages available in GPS, Waypoint, Boat and Environment Data modes are described in Chapter 3.

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Press

POWER

... after preliminary displays, the default display is shown

CSR 50°50^05W BRG 309°T

128nm

POS 001°06^00W COG 37.84nm

EXETER

Press

DISPLAY

to return to

Chart 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

WPT RNG WPT BRG PILOT

28.7

TIME SPEED COG

10:40:18

DEPTH POSITION

36.5

STOP LOG

GOTO

DISPLAY

Press to show Data Log

124°

kts

50°50^000N 001°06^000W

GOTOROUTE

CLEAR LOG

MANUAL

124°

SOG

15.1

kts

TOPSHAM

TEIGNMOUTH

ENPORT

PLYMOUTH

EXMOUTH

TORQUAY

DARTMOUTH

SALCOMBE

GOTOROUTE SCREEN FIND SHIP

Note: In any display mode press DISPLAY key for 2 seconds to return to default display.

PORTLAND

ISLE O

HARBOUR

Waypoint data

SD-FIX

GPS data

SD-FIX

50°50^000W

001°06^000W

ROUTE GOTO GPS DATA WPT DATA

Environment data

Boat data

TRUE WIND

SD-FIX

DEPTH 12.5M

SD-FIX

SPEED 11kts

DEPTH

SPEED 11kts

ROUTE GOTO BOAT DATA ENVIROMNT

Press

DISPLAY

to show

GPS/Waypoint

Data

SD-FIX

STEER STARBOARD

WPT 004

STEER STARBOARD

WPT 004

Press to show Boat/Environment Data

APPARENT WIND

12.5

STEER STARBOARD

WPT 004

STEER STARBOARD

WPT 004

WPT BRG

352°

WPT RNG

0.55

COG

050°

GPS DATA WPT DATA

SOG

12.0

DISPLAY

WPT BRG

320°

WPT RNG

0.55

COG

050°

SOG

GPS DATA WPT DATA

12.0

XTE

320°M

WPT BRG

WPT RNG

0.55nm

050°M

SOG

12.0kts

SOG

WPT DATA

kts

WPT DATA

WIND

WPT BRG

WPT RNG

COG

050°M

SOG

WPT DATA

kts

WPT DATA

OWN POS

XTE

COG

SOG

WPT DAT

WPT DATA

WIND

SOG

Press

DISPLAY

to show

Data Boxes

225°T

355°T

40 40

30 30

20 20

nm nm

STEER STARBOARD

WPT 004

ROUTE

WPT 004

BDI CDI

GOTO CDI

Figure 2-6: Display Modes

XTE

0.05

WPT BRG

300°

WPT RNG

23.2

TTG

:12

BDI

XTE

0.05nm

WPT BRG

300°T

WPT RNG

23.2nm

TTG

h 12m

Press

DISPLAY

to show

CDI or BDI

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2.4 Chart Display Control Functions

You will normally operate the Chartplotter with the display showing your vessel’s current location.

The range of pages is listed in Selecting the Display Mode on page 2-4 and illustrated in Figure 2-6. The complete range of pages is described fully in Data Display Pages on page 3-7.

Moving Around the Chart Screen

When using the chartplotter screen, the default orientation is North-Up, where the vessel moves across the screen. You 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

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

key.

• Use the context-sensitive cursor to change the chart center.

• 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.

FIND SHIP.

FIND SHIP soft

Panning the Display

Panning the display is useful if the area you wish to see is only just off the screen.

➤ Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the edge of the display; 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 in 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, the display is redrawn to place the vessel and cursor at the center.

• Whilst homed, the status bar indicates vessel position, speed and course over ground.

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➤ To 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 screen.

Changing the Chart Center

You can move the area of the chart displayed on the sreen using the context-sensitive cursor. This allows you to center your vessel in the center of the screen, or to move the chart so that your vessel is displayed off-center anywhere on the screen.

➤ To move your vessel’s position off-center:

1. Move the cursor over your vessel’s position until the letters displayed.

2. Press

3. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required position.

4. 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.

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 the display (and vessel) in its former position.

CLEAR to abandon the move and leave

POS are

➤ To center the display:

1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the vessel’s position. The cur- sor text

2. Press the center of the screen.

POS is displayed.

CLEAR. The display pans to show your vessel’s position is in

Changing the Chart Range

The RANGE key allows you to change the display scale so that you can see a smaller or larger area on the screen.

Plotter mode is available to allow you to zoom into a smaller area, even when no chart data is available for that scale. Chart Set Up Parameters on page 4-8 describes how to set plotter mode on/off.

You can change the display scale:

• To see either a larger scale (of a smaller area) or a larger area (at a smaller scale) on the screen.

• To move the display to another area, by zooming out to a smaller scale, then zooming in on another position centered on the cursor.

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Each time you press the RANGE key, the display scale changes to the next available setting. The status bar, shown in Figure 2-7, indicates the distance from top to bottom of the screen, in nautical miles.

6nm

VES 43°27^05N POS 001°02^83W

SOG 23.4kts COG 234°M

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Figure 2-7: Status Bar

➤ To change the scale rapidly, press and hold top or bottom of the RANGE

key.

The distance indicator at the left-hand side of the status bar is updated whenever you change the display scale.

➤ To zoom in to a larger-scale (more detailed) display:

1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor in the area you wish to see in larger scale.

6nm

2. Press the bottom of the The display, centered on the cursor, is enlarged to show a larger scale and the distance indicated in the status bar is updated.

3. If further chart detail is available, using the current chart card you can press the bottom of the tioning the cursor if required. An area of further chart detail is indicated by a box around the area as shown in Figure 2-8.

CSR 50°50^05W SOG 23.4kn POS 001°06^00W COG 234°M

RANGE key to zoom into the area.

RANGE key to zoom in further, first re-posi-

Chart Boundary -

indicates further detail is available inside

GOTOROUTE

SCREEN FIND SHIP

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Figure 2-8: Chart Detail Boundaries

4. When the bottom of the RANGE key is pressed and no further chart detail is available, the result depends on whether Plotter Mode is on or off as follows:

• If Plotter Mode is Off, the chart scale remains unchanged, ie. the smallest chart scale is displayed.

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• If Plotter Mode is On, the scale is decreased and the message

NO CHART DATA is displayed. The vessel, waypoints, routes

and tracks are displayed without cartography.

The chart information is restored when you return to a chart scale for which the information is available.

➤ To 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 (

• Chart Grid (

• Personalized (

The factory default for these options is

Switching the Cursor Data Box On/off

The cursor data box provides the cursor’s position in latitude/longitude and/or bearing/range.To see a full image, switch the data box off.

CRSR BOX)

CHRT GRID)

CUSTOM)

ON.

➤ To control the cursor data box:

1. Press the

2. Press the To return to the default soft key display, press

SCREEN soft key.

CRSR BOX soft key to toggle the setting between ON and OFF.

CLEAR.

➤ To 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.

Switching Chart Grid On/off

The Chartplotter display can be set to show grid lines of latitude and longitude which can help determine position on the chart.

➤ To turn the chart grid on or off:

1. Press the

2. Press the

3. To return to the default soft key display, press

SCREEN default soft key.

CHRT GRID soft key to toggle the setting ON and OFF.

CLEAR.

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Custom Options - Chart Mode

When chart details have been customized in the Chart Set Up menu (as described in Chart Set Up Parameters on page 4-8) the can be used to switch the custom chart options

When set to menu are displayed; when set to shown.

ON, all chart options set to CUSTOM in the Customize Chart

OFF, the options set to CUSTOM are not

OFF or ON.

SCREEN soft key

➤ To switch the customized options on or off:

1. Press the

2. Press the To return to the default soft key display, press

SCREEN default soft key. CUSTOM soft key to toggle the setting between ON and OFF.

ENTER.

Simulator Mode

When simulator mode is started, your initial simulated position is wherever the cursor was last positioned. To practice using the Chartplotter in a particular chart area, use the trackpad to pan to that area, then switch simulator

A data box indicating screen (this may obscure the cursor; if necessary use the trackpad to move the cursor into view). You can use the context-sensitive cursor to move this box

Note: If you use 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 power-down. Care should be taken to determine desired mode on power-up.

ON. SIMULATOR ON is displayed in the center of the

FIND SHIP when in Simulator mode, the Status Bar at the

Simulated data should never be used for navigational purposes.

Any waypoints placed on the chartplotter in simulator mode are retained in the Waypoint List and are available for use in routes.

➤ To view a simulated display:

1. Press

2. Use the trackpad up/down to move the selection bar over the option

3. Press the

4. Press

MENU followe d by the SYSTEM SET UP soft key. The System Set

Up menu pop-up is displayed.

SIMULATOR. The simulator soft keys are displayed.

ON soft key to start simulation.

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:

• Using electronic chart cards.

• Controlling waypoints, including placing, moving, editing and delet-

ing waypoints.

• Changing the display mode.

• Using a range of data pages to display navigation data.

• Maintaining a Data Log of Time, Position, Course Made Good

(CMG) and Distance Made Good (DMG).

• Working with waypoints and routes, including creating a new route, managing routes using the Route List and editing routes.

• Following routes and going to waypoints.

• Transferring waypoints and routes

• Saving/Loading waypoints and routes to/from C-Map User Card.

• Using tracks, including showing tracks, track set up, saving tracks

and converting a track to a route (SmartRoute).

• Using the Man Overboard (MOB) feature.

• Setting up Alarms and Timers.

• Cursor echo from other equipment.

These chart functions are available in plotter mode, so you can plot and track routes at large scales even when a chart card is not installed.

CAUTION: The Chartplotter 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 Chartplotter in combination with a SeaTalk autopilot, the autopilot will prompt for confirmation before it steers the vessel towards the waypoint.

If you have entered your route using a small-scale chart, zoom in to a larger scale to check for hazards, such as small shoals, that may not be shown on the smaller scale charts.

Note: Until you are familiar with interpreting the chart display, you should take every opportunity to compare the displayed objects with visual targets, such as buoys and coastal structures. You should practice harbour and coastal navigation during daylight and in clear weather conditions.

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