Raymarine GPM400 Reference Manual
G-Series
Systems
Reference Guide
G-Series System
Reference Guide
Document Number: 81276-1
Date: June 2007
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Contents
Chapter 1: System Overview ............................ 13
1.1 Hardware overview .................................................. 14
1.2 Display and keyboard ..............................................15
1.3 Installing and commissioning ................................... 17
1.4 System applications ................................................. 17
Chapter 2: Operating Principles ........................ 21
2.1 Introducing Nav Stations ..........................................22
2.2 Using the applications .............................................. 22
2.3 Displaying applications ............................................25
2.5 Simulator mode ........................................................29
2.6 Emergencies and warnings ...................................... 29
Chapter 3: Nav Station Setup ........................... 31
3.2 Monitor settings ........................................................ 32
3.3 Keyboard settings .................................................... 33
3.4 Setting language, date and time, and units of measure-
ment ............................................................................... 33
3.5 Local settings ........................................................... 33
Chapter 4: Using Waypoints ............................. 35
4.1 Introducing waypoints .............................................. 36
4.3 Waypoint list ............................................................. 38
4.4 Placing waypoints .................................................... 38
4.5 Navigating to waypoints ........................................... 39
4.6 Waypoint information ............................................... 39
4.7 Editing waypoints ..................................................... 39
4.8 Sorting the waypoint list ........................................... 41
4.9 Waypoint groups ...................................................... 41
Chapter 5: The Chart Application ...................... 43
5.1 Warnings and cautions .............................................44
5.2 Supplied cartography ...............................................44
5.4 Chart setup ...............................................................46
5.8 Heading and course information ..............................62
5.10 Showing and hiding waypoints ...............................64
5.11 Chart layers ............................................................64
5.12 Chart mode and orientation ....................................66
5.13 Chart view ..............................................................68
5.14 Chart detail .............................................................68
5.15 Journey planning ....................................................69
5.16 Measuring distance, range and bearing .................73
Chapter 6: 3D Chart ..........................................75
6.1 Safety notice .............................................................76
6.2 3D chart requirements ..............................................76
6.3 Setting up the 3D chart .............................................76
6.4 The 3D chart view ....................................................76
6.5 Operation modes ......................................................77
6.8 Tuning the view ........................................................81
6.9 Using the standard and 3D charts together ..............83
6.10 Aerial photography overlay .....................................84
Chapter 7: Autopilot Integration ........................ 85
7.1 Emergency disengage ..............................................86
7.2 Enabling and engaging the autopilot ........................86
7.3 Autopilot Status Indicator .........................................86
7.4 The autopilot control screen .....................................87
7.5 Waypoint arrival ........................................................87
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Chapter 8: The Fishfinder .................................91
8.1 The fishfinder display ............................................... 92
8.2 Background information ........................................... 92
8.3 Operating the fishfinder ........................................... 92
8.4 Explaining the readout ............................................. 93
8.5 Factors influencing the readout ............................... 93
8.8 Adjusting gain and power ...................................... 102
8.9 Measuring depth and distance .............................. 103
8.10 Fishfinder alarms ................................................. 105
8.11 Editing presets ..................................................... 105
8.12 Fishfinder configuration ....................................... 107
Chapter 9: Sirius Weather (US only) ............... 111
9.1 Disclaimer .............................................................. 112
9.2 Weather application pre-requisites ........................ 112
9.3 Weather application setup ..................................... 112
9.4 The weather display .............................................. 113
9.5 Moving around the weather map ........................... 113
9.6 Placing waypoints .................................................. 113
9.7 Weather symbols ................................................... 113
9.9 Viewing data for a specific position ....................... 119
9.10 Animated weather graphics ................................. 120
9.11 Viewing weather reports ...................................... 120
9.12 Troubleshooting ................................................... 121
Chapter 10: Navtex .........................................123
10.1 Setting up Navtex ................................................ 124
10.2 Selecting message alert categories ..................... 124
10.3 The Navtex message window .............................. 124
10.4 Managing Navtex messages ............................... 124
Chapter 11: Radar ...........................................127
11.1 Radar setup ......................................................... 128
11.3 Radar range and image quality ........................... 131
11.5 Using waypoints with the radar ............................ 135
11.9 Radar range ......................................................... 144
11.10 Measuring distance, range and bearing ............ 145
Chapter 12: Automatic Identification System ..157
12.1 Background ..........................................................158
12.2 System requirements ........................................... 158
12.3 System settings .................................................... 158
12.4 AIS setup .............................................................158
12.5 Using AIS ............................................................. 159
12.6 The AIS data display ............................................159
12.7 Displaying AIS vectors ......................................... 160
12.8 Displaying safety-critical AIS data ........................ 160
12.9 Safe zones ........................................................... 161
12.10 MARPA and AIS options ....................................162
12.11 AIS alarms .........................................................163
12.12 Simulator mode ..................................................163
Chapter 13: Video ...........................................165
13.1 Video overview ..................................................... 166
13.2 Setting up the video application ........................... 166
13.3 Using composite video on input 1 ........................ 166
13.4 Setting a name for the video feed ........................ 166
13.5 Selecting a video input ......................................... 166
13.6 Cycling through video feeds ................................. 167
13.7 Adjusting the image .............................................167
Chapter 14: Sirius Audio (US only) .................169
14.1 Using Sirius Radio ...............................................170
14.2 Tuning to a channel .............................................170
14.3 Browsing channels ...............................................170
14.4 Scanning channels ............................................... 171
14.5 Hiding or showing channels and categories ........171
14.6 Presets .................................................................171
14.7 Parental locking ...................................................172
14.8 Favourite song alerts ...........................................172
Chapter 15: Course Deviation Indicator ..........175
15.1 The CDI display ...................................................176
15.2 Using the CDI application ...................................176
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Chapter 16: The Data Application ................... 179
16.1 The data display ................................................... 180
16.2 Using the data application .................................... 180
Chapter 17: Engine Monitor ............................ 183
17.1 The engine monitor .............................................. 184
17.2 Setting up the engine monitor .............................. 184
17.3 Available data ......................................................184
17.4 Engine monitor alarms ......................................... 185
Chapter 18: System Setup and Customizing .. 187
18.1 Page sets ............................................................ 188
18.2 Databar ................................................................ 188
18.3 Compass bar ........................................................ 189
18.4 Compass Setup ...................................................190
18.5 GPS Setup ........................................................... 190
18.6 System-wide settings ........................................... 191
Chapter 19: CompactFlash Cards and Managing
Data ................................................................ 197
19.1 Cautions ...............................................................198
19.2 Card insertion and removal ..................................198
19.3 Saving and retrieving data ................................... 199
19.4 Sending and receiving data from a personal computer
199
19.5 Password protecting your waypoints ...................200
Chapter 20: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ....
203
20.1 Maintenance procedures .....................................204
20.2 Resetting the monitor ........................................... 204
20.3 Troubleshooting ................................................... 205
20.4 Getting technical support ..................................... 209
20.5 Navionics contact details .....................................210
20.6 Sirius contact details ............................................ 210
Chapter 21: Shortcuts ..................................... 211
21.1 System shortcuts .................................................212
Chapter 22: Disclaimers and Licenses ...........217
22.1 Sirius Weather ......................................................218
22.2 Navionics license agreement ...............................219
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Warnings and Cautions
The system described in this book may form part of a marine navigational radar or GPS-based system intended for use on (non-IMO/
SOLAS class) leisure vessels or small workboats.
This handbook contains important information on the operation and
maintenance of your G-Series system. To get the best results in
operation and performance, please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly.
For full details of installation and system integration, refer to the
G-Series Installation Guide and the G-Series Commissioning
Guide.
Navigation Aid
This product is intended to ser ve only as an aid to navigation. Use of specific features such as AIS overlay, radar,
and various cartographic aids are meant only to aid safety
and decision-making. These features cannot be relied
upon as complete or accurate as their use and availability
may vary locally. It is your responsibility to use caution,
sound judgement, official government charts, notices to
mariners and proper navigational skill when using this or
any other electronic device.
Product installation
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the
instructions in the G-Series System Installation Guide.
Failure to do so could result in poor product performance,
personal injury and/or damage to the vessel.
High voltage
The display unit and scanner unit contain high voltages.
Adjustments require specialized ser vice procedures and
tools only available to qualified service technicians there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments. The
operator should never remove the display unit cover or
attempt to service the equipment.
Electromagnetic energy
The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy.
Ensure that the scanner has been installed according to
the recommendations given in the relevant scanner handbook. Avoid looking directly at the antenna.
Fishfinder sounder module
Removing the transducer cable from the rear of the fishfinder sounder module whilst it is switched on can cause
sparks. Only remove the transducer cable after power has
been switched off. Ensure that the sounder module is
mounted where it is well ventilated and in an area free
from flammable vapors.
Water ingress
To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage to
the display, ensure that the chart card door is firmly
closed. This can be confirmed by an audible click.
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Disclaimers
Electronic charts are 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 the current
information needed for safe navigation. The Captain is responsible
for their prudent use. The G-Series and its charts do not therefore
exclude the user from carrying the required official charts and
documents.
Raymarine does not warrant that this product is error-free or that it
is compatible with products manufactured by any person or entity
other than Raymarine.
This product uses digital chart data, and electronic information from
the Global Positioning System (GPS) which may contain errors.
Raymarine does not warrant the accuracy of such information and
you are advised that errors in such information may cause the product to malfunction. Raymarine is not responsible for damages or
injuries caused by your use or inability to use the product, by the
interaction of the product with products manufactured by others, or
by errors in chart data or information utilized by the product and
supplied by third parties.
Weather services
All information presented by this service is advisory only. You
acknowledge the risk of incomplete and erroneous information and
assume complete responsibility and risks associated with this
device, and accordingly release Raymarine, Sirius Satellite Radio
Inc. and WSI Corporation from any and all claims arising from the
use of this service. By using this service, you acknowledge and
agree that you have read the terms of the subscription agreement
for this service and agree to all of the terms contained therein. If
you do not have the subscription agreement, you may view a copy
on the internet at www.sirius.com/marineweatheragreement or call
1-800-869_5480
for a copy to be sent to you.
CompactFlash Cards
Removing the CompactFlash card while information is
being written to or read from it may cause damage to the
card and loss of all data. Use the procedure detailed in this
manual to remove the card.
Do not save data (waypoints, routes etc.) to a Navionics
card as the charts may be overwritten. When archiving use
a different CompactFlash card.
DO NOT use a metallic instrument such as a screwdriver or
pliers to remove a card, as doing this can cause irreparable damage.
Global Positioning System Antenna
Do not connect or disconnect the GPS antenna from the
display unit whilst power is switched on. Doing this may
result in irreparable damage.
UV Light
To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV
light, it is advisable to replace the sun cover provided
when the display is not in use.
Cleaning the display
Take care when cleaning the display. To avoid damaging it:
Do NOT wipe the display screen with a dry cloth, as this
could scratch the screen coating.
Do NOT use acid, ammonia-based or abrasive products.
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About this manual
This manual describes how to operate your G-Series display in
conjunction with Navionics cartography. It assumes that all peripheral equipment to be operated with it is compatible and has been
correctly installed.
This manual is intended for users of varying marine abilities, but
assumes a general level of knowledge of display use, nautical terminology and practices.
Raymarine does not necessarily support all the features in particular Navionics cartography.
Technical accuracy
To the best of our knowledge, the technical information contained
within this handbook, was correct at the time of printing. However,
Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions
it may contain.
In addition, Raymarine’s policy of continuous product improvement
may change specifications without notice. As a result Raymarine
cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and
this handbook.
Raymarine does not support after-sales or technical support for
Navionics chart cards. If you wish to file a report of an error or omission on a Navionics chart, please provide the information to the
Navionics web site at the link below:
http://www.navionics.com/DiscrepancyReports.asp
EMC conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best
industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment.
Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is
required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
Multi-media chart cards
The G-Series system comes pre-loaded with Navionics chart data.
If you wish to use different chart data, you can insert Navionics
chart cards into the Compact Flash slot on the G-Series system
unit (GPM400).
To check the current availability of Navionics® chart card types and
the latest feature sets, visit www.navionics.com or
www.navionics.it
To obtain Navionics cards, contact your local dealer or visit the Navionics web site.
Alternatively, anywhere in North America call Navionics toll-free on
1-800-848-5896
Outside of North America, contact your local
dealer or Navionics SpA on:
Phone: (+39) 0584 961696 or Fax: (+39) 0584 961309)
When archiving data, Raymarine recommends the use of SanDisk
CF memory cards. Other brands of CF memory card may not work
in your G-Series system.
Disposal
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive
does not apply to some of Raymarine’s products, we support its requirements as part of our environmental policy and we
ask you to be aware of how you should dispose of this product.
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol found on a product signifies
that it should not be disposed of in general waste or landfill.
Please contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine
Technical Services for information on product disposal.
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Chapter 1: System Overview
This chapter gives you an overview of the G-Series system components and features.
Chapter contents
• 1.1 Hardware overview on page 14
• 1.2 Display and keyboard on page 15
• 1.3 Installing and commissioning on page 17
• 1.4 System applications on page 17
See also…
Operating Principles on page 21 for information about how to use G-Series system features.
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1.1 Hardware overview
The diagram below shows a G-Series system with one GPM400 and two monitors (second monitor is a repeater).
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SeaTalk
Alarm
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network devices
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DVI/VGA
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NMEA 0183
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DSM 300
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AV server
Video/audio sources
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1.2 Display and keyboard
You access the features and functions of a G-Series system through Nav Stations, which comprise monitors and keyboards. This section
gives you an overview of the controls in a Nav Station. For detailed information about how to operate the system, see Chapter 2:Operating
Principles on page 21.
Keyboard controls
The diagram above shows the layout of controls on a G-Series keyboard. If you have more than one monitor in your Nav Station, you
can switch between monitors from the keyboard. You can also use
the keyboard at different Nav Stations on your vessel.
Power button
Controls system power. For further information, see Controlling
system power on page 32.
Rotary controller
Choose items in menus or lists. Turning the controller clockwise or
counterclockwise moves the highlight down or up through the list of
available options.
You also use the rotary controller to select letters when you enter
text and to set values on sliders.
Trackpad
Moves the on-screen cursor. The trackpad provides movement in
eight directions.
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You also use the trackpad to navigate system menus: move up or
down through option lists and press trackpad-right to select the
next menu level if there is one.
Softkeys
A softkey is a button whose function changes according to your
task. The current function of each softkey is indicated in the tool-
bar, the strip of softkey labels along the bottom of the monitor.
Softkeys are color-coded with softkey labels.
OK
Confirm the selection of a highlighted list, menu or screen object.
Cancel
Press the cancel button to undo an action or keypress. For example, if you make an incorrect menu or toolbar selection, press
cancel to go back to the previous screen.
Range
Change the scale of a chart, radar or fishfinder view. Range in to
decrease the scale (closer view), range out to increase the scale
(more distant view).
Page
Switch to a different page view. Press-and-hold to configure page
sets.
WPTS/MOB
Place waypoints (WPTS) or a Man Overboard Marker (MOB) and
access waypoint functions.
Menu
Open menus for changing system- or application-wide settings.
Active
In multi-window views, cycle through windows to make each active
in turn. Active windows are marked with a red border. Press-andhold to make the current active window full-screen.
Data
Open the data toolbar for the current application and access
databar preferences.
Autopilot control keys
If you have a Raymarine autopilot connected to the G-Series system, you can control some of its features from the G-Series
keyboard.
• Standby puts autopilot on standby.
• Dodge to be implemented in future Raymarine product
releases.
• Pilot displays the autopilot control screen.
Alphanumeric keys
Edit waypoint data.
Menu symbol
Open the on-screen menu when using a Raymarine monitor.
Up/Down
Select a different Nav Station if more than one is assigned to the
keyboard.
Left/Right
Select a different monitor if more than one is assigned to the
keyboard.
Enter
Confirm a selection in the on-screen display settings menu.
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Display controls
If you have a Raymarine monitor you can customize display settings, including choosing between day or night-time color palettes,
using the G-Series setup menus. For information about how to do
that, see Introducing Nav Stations on page 22.
There are also controls on the front of Raymarine displays, summarized below:
Some of these controls are replicated on the keyboard and you can
use them to adjust Raymarine monitors.
1.3 Installing and commissioning
This book assumes that a G-Series system has already been correctly installed and commissioned on your vessel. If you are about
to install or commission a G-Series system, see the following documents for more information:
• Raymarine G-Series Installation Manual
• Raymarine G-Series Commissioning Guide
1.4 System applications
The features and functions of the G-Series system are grouped
together in applications. Applications included on the system are
summarized on the following pages.
VGA 2/
Scroll DOWN
DVI 1/
Scroll LEFT
DVI 2/
Scroll RIGHT
Composite
Video 1/
PIP
Composite
Video 2/
Brightness
Composite
Video 3/
Night mode
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Menu
VGA 3/
Scroll UP
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Chart
3D chart
Fishfinder
Radar
Data
Video
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Locate where you are
•
Interpret your surroundings.
•
Monitor where you are going.
•
Record where you have been.
•
Navigate to a specified position (waypoint).
•
Build and navigate routes.
•
View details of nearby features & services.
•
View details of boats equipped with AIS.
•
Distinguish between fixed & moving objects.
•
Measure distances and bearings.
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Display a 3D view of land, sea & features.
•
Locate where you are.
•
Interpret your surroundings.
•
Monitor where you are going.
•
Go to an existing waypoint.
•
Navigate a route.
•
Synchronize with the 2D chart.
•
Identify fishing spots.
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See where the fish are.
•
Identify underwater objects.
•
View seabed structure.
•
View sea depth and temperature data.
•
Mark points of interest, like fishing spots or
wrecks.
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Detect landmasses & navigation markers.
•
Detect and measure the range and distance
of other vessels.
•
Acquire targets and track them for collision
avoidance.
•
Navigate to a specified position
(waypoint).
•
View details of boats equipped with AIS.
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View data generated by the system or by
instruments available on NMEA 0183,
NMEA 2000, J1939, SeaTalk or SeaTalk
2
.
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•
View video images from on-board CCTV
cameras, DVD or video player.
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Course Deviation Indicator
Engine Monitor
Sirius Weather
Navtex
Sirius Audio
You can receive and manage radio broadcasts on the G-Series
system using Sirius Audio (Sirius SR100 data receiver required).
Autopilot
If you have a Raymarine autopilot installed, you can make use of
the pilot control features of the G-Series system. You can engage
the autopilot from the G-Series keyboard instead of the pilot control
head.
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View real-time display of your vessel on a
'rolling road' in 3D perspective.
•
Give details of any correction required to
steer your vessel along a given course.
•
View data about the distance and time to
go until you reach a specified point.
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•
View engine data e.g. engine temperature,
oil pressure, fuel level etc from up to three
engines on a compatible engine system.
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•
Only available for the US.
•
Superimpose historical and forecasted
weather graphics on a world map.
•
Determine conditions in your vicinity or at a
particular location.
•
View weather reports.
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•
Automatic broadcast of localised Maritime
Safety Information (MSI)
•
Receive navigational and meteorological
warnings, and search and rescue
information.
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Chapter 2: Operating Principles
The first section of this chapter introduces Nav Stations: the networked keyboards and monitors you use to
operate the G-Series.
The second section describes how you control the applications using the various buttons, softkeys, menus
and toolbars.
The operating principles described in this section apply to all applications. Understanding them will help you
use the system efficiently.
Chapter contents
• 2.1 Introducing Nav Stations on page 22
• 2.2 Using the applications on page 22
• 2.3 Displaying applications on page 25
• 2.4 On-screen information on page 28
• 2.5 Simulator mode on page 29
• 2.6 Emergencies and warnings on page 29
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2.1 Introducing Nav Stations
A Nav Station comprises one or more monitors and associated keyboards grouped at a particular location. For example, you might
have one Nav Station on the fly bridge and one at the cockpit. The
Nav Station is where you access the functions and features of a GSeries system.
Data is shared over the network and repeater monitors let you see,
for example, the same information on the bridge as is available in
the cockpit. You can control the system from either location.
For information about managing and configuring Nav Stations, see
Nav Station Setup on page 31.
Monitors
For each monitor, you can have a repeat monitor. This is driven by
the same GPM400 as the first monitor, but would be placed at a different Nav Station to make information available at two locations.
Keyboard
A keyboard can be assigned to one or all monitors in your system,
but can only control one monitor at a time. You can select which
monitor you want to control from the keyboard. When a keyboard is
associated with a monitor, this provides full control of the system.
For more information about using keyboards with monitors and Nav
Stations, see Keyboard settings on page 33.
2.2 Using the applications
An application is what you open to use the features of the G-Series
system. For a list of applications, see System applications on
page 17.
All the applications included on the G-Series operate on the same
principles. You set them up and use them using a combination of
menus and toolbars.
This section explains the general operating principles behind these
various elements. Detailed application-specific information is given
in the subsequent chapters of this book.
The cursor
In relevant applications, move the cursor over objects or areas on
screen to highlight them. Once highlighted, the system recognizes
that subsequent actions apply to the highlighted object.
Use the trackpad to move the cursor.
Standard cursor.
If the cursor is not moved for
a while, a white circle is put
around it to make it easier to
locate.
When you highlight an
object, the cursor changes
color.
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Toolbars and softkeys
A toolbar is a set of softkey labels displayed along the bottom of a
display. Each label is color-keyed to match the corresponding softkey on the keyboard.
Pressing a softkey can cause a new toolbar to appear, call up an
options window or menu list, or trigger an action such as setting
your vessel on a track to a selected waypoint. Some softkeys have
sliders or pop-ups associated with them, where you make setting
adjustments using the rotary controller or trackpad.
It is useful to think of toolbars arranged in tiers. To access some
functions, you need to go to a second or third tier. If you accidentally press the wrong softkey, you can go back up a tier by pressing
the CANCEL button.
If there are tiers below a softkey, the softkey label ends with an
ellipsis (…). For example, pressing “GOTO…” on the navigation
toolbar opens the GOTO toolbar, giving you access to further
options.
Note: When instructions in this book refer to softkey labels, the
ellipsis is not included.
Setup menus
Menus are where you make system- or application-wide changes.
Pressing the MENU button opens the Setup menu. From there you
can choose application setup menus or system setup menus.
The application setup menus are context-sensitive: if you are in the
chart application, for example, the chart setup menu is available.
For more information about the setup menus for each application,
see the appropriate chapter of this book. For all other settings, see
Chapter 18:System Setup and Customizing on page 187.
To change a menu setting
1. Select the appropriate menu:
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Radar Setup ...
GPS Status...
Compass Setup...
AIS Layer Status...
System Setup...
Alarm Setup...
Display Setup...
Databar Set...
Select Page Setup...
System Diagnostics...
Remove CF Card
Setup
Menus for the
active application
External equipment/
instruments
System-wide menus
MENU
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Setup
Cartography Setup Menu
Chart Display Detailed
Chart Grid On
Chart Text On
Chart Boundaries ON
Spot Soundings ON
Chart Setup...
Cartography Setup...
GPS Status...
Compass Setup...
1. Highlight item, using:
2. Select item, using:
Trackpad
(up/down)
Trackpad
(right)
Rotary
control
or
1. Highlight item, using:
2. Select item, using:
Trackpad
(up/down)
Trackpad
(right)
Rotary
control
or
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2. Change the setting:
3. Press OK to accept your changes, or CANCEL to go back to
the previous screen.
Dialog boxes
Dialog boxes are where you edit or enter data into the system.
They appear automatically at appropriate points. For example,
when you edit a list of waypoints, a dialog box appears for you to
enter or change waypoint names.
To enter data into a dialog box
1. Select the appropriate field.
2. Enter the data. Press OK to save the changes.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 if necessary.
You can enter character text in upper- or lower-case but the system
is not case sensitive: it considers ‘WAYPOINT 1’ to be the same as
‘Waypoint 1’.
To use special or accented characters, turn on the Extended Character Set in the System Setup Menu (see
page 192).
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Cartography Setup Menu
Highlight or change value
to new setting, using:
Trackpad
(up/down)
Rotary
control
or
Chart Display Detailed
Chart Grid On
Chart Text On
Chart Boundary ON
Spot Soundings ON
Safety Contour 66ft
Depth Contour ALL
Nav. Marks ON
OFF
7ft
10ft
16ft
20ft
33ft
66ft
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Highlight field to be edited
e.g. waypoint
e.g.
EDIT NAME
Name
Symbol
Group
My Waypoints
Comment
Waypoint 1
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e.g.
Name
Symbol
Group
My Waypoints
Comment
Waypoint 1
OK
To change character or selection, use:
,
To move to next character for editing, use:
or
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2.3 Displaying applications
Each G-Series application is displayed in a window. The system
can display up to four windows at once, on a single page.
You can configure pages to contain the window or windows that
best suit your requirements. You can also create page sets, each
set comprising up to five customized pages, so that you can switch
between different application views easily.
Choosing page sets
Page set configurations apply to the monitor on which you are
working. You can display different pages on other monitors in your
Nav Station.
To select a page set
1. Press and hold PAGE.
2. Select your preferred page set.
3. Press OK.
or
1. Press MENU to open the system Setup menu.
2. Choose Select Page Set.
Page set
Page
(consists of 1, 2, 3 or 4 windows
in various configurations)
Window
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CDI
2D Chart
Weather
3D Chart
Video
Engine monitor
Fishfinder
Data
Radar
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PAGE OK
Highlight appropriate
pre-configured page set
Press & hold
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None of the preconfigured sets includes a page for the engine
monitor, weather or video applications. To configure a set that
does, or to create a custom set for any combination of applications,
see the Setup and Customizing chapter of this book.
Selecting an application page
Once you have selected the appropriate page set, you can choose
the view you want to use.
To view an application page
1. Press PAGE.
2. Either select the application page you want from the toolbar or
toggle between the applications configured in the page set by
pressing PAGE.
3. Press OK or CANCEL.
Selecting application windows
When the selected page has more than one window, the window
that is currently active has a red border. The toolbar applies to the
active window.
To change the active window
1. Press ACTIVE to toggle active status between windows (the
red border moves to highlight the active window).
To toggle between multiple- and single-window views
1. In a multiple-window view, press and hold the ACTIVE button
to display the active window at full-screen.
2. Press ACTIVE once more to return to multiple-window view.
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Soft keys associated with active window
Active window highlighted
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Panning and zooming
In the appropriate application windows, you can pan and zoom the
view to display a different geographic area (pan) or change the
scale at which an area is displayed (zoom).
Panning
In the chart, 3D chart and weather applications, you move the cursor using the trackpad. When the cursor reaches an edge of the
screen, the view automatically pans to display the appropriate area.
Zooming
In chart, 3D chart, fishfinder, weather or radar windows, you can
use the Range In / Out rocker switch to change the scale of the
view. When you zoom in, you see a smaller area of the chart in
more detail (large scale). When you zoom out, you see a greater
area of the chart in less detail (small scale).
The level of cartographic detail available at different scales varies.
Some charts provide detail at smaller scales than others.
If you select a chart scale that does not provide cartographic detail
for your chosen area, the chart will use the most detailed level
available for the surrounding area and stretch it to fit the selected
scale. This means that you will never have blank or hatched areas
on your screen. However there may be some mis-alignment of
objects which cross the chart boundary in this area.
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2.4 On-screen information
Information is displayed on screen in a variety of ways:
* For details of how to adjust and edit the data bar, see
page 188
Note: To change the size of the text on screen, see page 191.
MARPA ALARM
Target lost (on screen)
ACKNOWLEDGE
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Status bar
•
Gives information specific to
each application.
•
Cannot be edited or moved.
Data bar
•
Gives information associated with
your boat or the environment.
•
Customisable content*.
•
Vertical or horizontal format*.
•
Display or hide*.
•
Normal or large size*.
Data base lists
•
Contain information you have added to the
display's memory e.g. waypoints.
•
Highlight an entry using trackpad or rotary
control to display related information.
•
Editable using soft keys.
Pop-up messages
•
Alert you to a situation e.g. alarm, function
not available.
•
Not editable.
•
May require a response e.g. press
ACKNOWLEDGE to silence alarms.
Dialog boxes
Enable data to be edited or entered into a
store/list e.g. editing a waypoint.
Menus (see next page)
Used to configure system to your
particular needs.
Status icons
Confirm status of DSM,
GPS, AIS and scanner.
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2.5 Simulator mode
The G-Series Display includes a simulator mode which allows you
to practice operating the display without data from a GPS antenna,
radar scanner, fishfinder (DSM) unit or an AIS receiver.
Once enabled, you can use the simulator:
• Before installation: connect the system to a 12V DC power
supply, fused at 1 amp by attaching the red core from the power
lead to positive (+) and the black core to negative (-).
• After installation while in a marina or at anchor.
Settings made in simulator mode are not transmitted to other
equipment.
Incoming AIS safety messages are not displayed in
simulator mode.
To switch simulator mode on
1. Press the MENU button to open the Setup menu.
2. Select Simulator.
3. Select ON.
4. Press OK.
2.6 Emergencies and warnings
You can use your G-Series system to mark the position of a man
overboard, or to sound warning alarms in particular situations.
Man overboard
If you lose a person or object overboard and need to return to the
spot, activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function immediately.
The MOB function is available at all times, whatever application is
running on the G-Series system.
To activate the Man Overboard function
1. Press and hold the WPTS/MOB key for three seconds.
The G-Series can also receive a MOB message from other equipment on the SeaTalk system.
Placing a MOB marker initiates a set of actions on the G-Series
system:
• Waypoint placed at your current position.
• Alarm sounds in morse, repeated every 30 seconds.
• Positional information including bearing, range and position
are displayed in the databar. These are calculated according to
the MOB configuration specified in the System Setup Menu. Assuming that your boat and the MOB are subject to the same tide
and wind effects, dead-reckoning normally gives a more accurate course.
• Radar range set to
1
/8 nm if in transmit mode.
• Navigation functions are suspended and no new GOTO or
route functions are selectable.
• Motion mode set to autorange if radar/chart synchronization
is set to OFF (see
page 64). The chart application changes the
motion mode to Autorange to display the largest possible scale
of chart that will include both the MOB waypoint and your
vessel.
• MOB message transmitted to other Raymarine equipment.
• Current position to MOB position is represented on screen
by a dotted line.
Note: To obtain a MOB position, you need either position or
heading and speed data from a GPS (or equivalent) device.
To pause a MOB alarm
1. Press any key on any instrument on the SeaTalk system.
After approximately 10 seconds the alarm will sound again if the
MOB function is still active.
Pausing an alarm does not deactivate or clear the MOB state.
Cancelling a MOB alarm
Clearing a man overboard alarm has the following effects:
• The motion mode in the chart and radar applications is reset.
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• The databar mode is reset.
• GOTO and route functions return.
Note: If you have a MOB keypad fitted, you can also press and
hold the MOB key.
To cancel a MOB alarm
1. Press and hold the WPTS/MOB key for four seconds.
Warning alarms
You can configure the G-Series system to sound an alarm when it
detects a hazard or a particular situation. When the alarm sounds,
a message box is displayed to explain the reason for the alarm.
For a full list of alarms available, see Alarm Setup Menu on page
194.
To set up alarms
1. Open the Alarms setup menu.
2. Make your desired settings using the appropriate menu options.
3. Press OK to save your settings.
Cancelling alarms
There are two kinds of alarm: system and external.
System alarms are triggered by G-Series applications, like the
chart or radar. When you cancel a system alarm, the G-Series cancels the alarm and makes appropriate changes to the application
that triggered it. For example, if the chart application sounds an
arrival alarm, navigation to the next waypoint in the route starts
when you cancel the alarm.
External alarms are triggered by equipment that is connected to
the G-Series system, but which is not part of the G-Series system.
When you cancel an external alarm, the alarm stops but no further
action is taken.
You cancel both types of alarm in the same way.
To cancel an alarm
1. Press the ACKNOWLEDGE softkey.
• If an anchor alarm is silenced but the alarm condition persists,
the alarm is repeated every 30 seconds.
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