Raymarine GPS Plotter User Manual
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Raynav 300 GPS
Plotter
Owner’s Handbook
Document Number: 81171_4
Date: 30th November 2001
Prelim Pages iii
Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Owner’s Handbook
SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING: NAVIGATION AID
This device is intended to be used as an aid to navigation. Its
accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment
failure or defects, environmental conditions and incorrect
handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common
prudence and navigational judgement. This device should not be
relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement.
CAUTION:
Do not connect/disconnect the GPS Antenna from the display
unit whilst power is applied. Such action could cause irreparable
damage.
WAAS Satellite Differential GPS
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
Raynav 300 and 301GPS 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.
Prelim Pages v
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 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 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 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter ownership, please take a
few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end
of this handbook. It is important that you complete the owner
information and return the card to the factory in order to 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.
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Contents - Raynav 300 Plotter
SAFETY NOTICES......................................................................... iii
WAAS Satellite Differential GPS ............................................. iii
Availability of the WAAS System in North America iv
Extended Offshore Coverage iv
Coverage Outside of North America v
Accuracy and Continuation of Broadcast Coverage v
Preface ........................................................................................ vi
Warranty vi
EMC Conformance vi
Technical Accuracy vi
Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Introduction..............................................................................1-1
How this Handbook is Organized ............................................1-1
1.2 Features ....................................................................................1-2
General ....................................................................................1-2
Display ....................................................................................1-2
1.3 The Plotter Display ..................................................................1-3
Plotter Functions .....................................................................1-4
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 ............................................................2-3
Selecting the Display Mode .................................................... 2-4
2.4 Plotter Display Control Functions............................................ 2-6
Moving Around the Plotter Screen ..........................................2-6
Customizing the Display Options ........................................... 2-8
Simulator Mode .......................................................................2-9
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Chapter 3: Operation ..................................................................................3-1
3.1 Introduction..............................................................................3-1
3.2 Changing the Display Mode ....................................................3-1
Data Display Pages ..................................................................3-2
GPS/Waypoint Data ................................................................3-3
Boat/Environment Data ...........................................................3-6
CDI/BDI Data .........................................................................3-9
Data Boxes ............................................................................3-10
Data Log ................................................................................3-11
3.3 Working with Waypoints........................................................3-12
Introduction ...........................................................................3-12
Placing a Waypoint ...............................................................3-13
Selecting a Waypoint .............................................................3-17
Waypoint Data Display ..........................................................3-17
Editing Waypoint Details ......................................................3-18
Erasing a Waypoint ................................................................3-19
Moving a Waypoint ...............................................................3-20
3.4 Working with Routes..............................................................3-21
Creating a New Route ............................................................3-22
Saving the Current Route ......................................................3-25
Displaying Route Information ...............................................3-26
Clearing the Current Route from the Screen ..........................3-28
Retrieve a Route from the Database ......................................3-29
Using the Route List to Erase or Name a Route .....................3-30
Editing a Route ......................................................................3-30
3.5 Following Routes and Going to Waypoints ...........................3-32
Going To an Individual Target Point ......................................3-33
Follow a Route .......................................................................3-34
Other Follow Route Options .................................................3-35
Stop Follow or Stop Goto ......................................................3-36
Target Point Arrival ...............................................................3-36
3.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes.......................................3-37
Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints ...............................................3-37
Transferring Database Lists ...................................................3-37
3.7 Using Tracks ..........................................................................3-38
Setting Up a Track .................................................................3-39
Clearing the Current Track ....................................................3-41
SmartRoute ............................................................................3-41
Managing Tracks ...................................................................3-42
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3.8 Man Overboard (MOB) ........................................................3-44
3.9 Alarms & Timers...................................................................3-45
3.10 Cursor Echo...........................................................................3-47
Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter .................................................... 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 Plotter Set Up Parameters ........................................................4-8
Chart Orientation ..................................................................... 4-9
Waypoint Symbols ..................................................................4-9
Waypoint Numbers ..................................................................4-9
Default Waypoint Symbol .....................................................4-10
Vectors ...................................................................................4-10
Datum Selection ....................................................................4-10
4.5 GPS Set Up.............................................................................4-10
Fix Mode ...............................................................................4-11
D-GPS Set Up ........................................................................4-12
Restart GPS ...........................................................................4-13
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
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Registering this Product ..........................................................5-3
5.3 GPS Antenna Installation.........................................................5-4
Surface Mounting ....................................................................5-4
Pole Mounting .........................................................................5-6
5.4 Plotter Installation ....................................................................5-7
Trunnion (yoke) Mounting ......................................................5-8
Panel Mounting .......................................................................5-9
5.5 Connecting to Other Equipment.............................................5-10
5.6 Cable Running........................................................................ 5-11
Introduction ...........................................................................5-11
Connectors .............................................................................5-11
5.7 System Check and Initial Switch On......................................5-14
EMC Conformance ...............................................................5-14
System Check ........................................................................5-14
Initial Switch On ....................................................................5-15
Checking the Plotter Operation .............................................5-15
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding .................................................6-1
6.1 Maintenance .............................................................................6-1
Routine Checks .......................................................................6-1
EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines ....................................6-1
Disposal ...................................................................................6-2
6.2 Resetting the System ................................................................6-2
6.3 Problem Solving.......................................................................6-3
Appendix A: Technical Summary............................................................ A-1
Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data.....................................................B-1
Appendix C: List of Abbreviations ..........................................................C-1
GPS Antenna Mounting Template .................................... T-1
Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Mounting Template ..................T-3
Index ........................................................................................xi
Chapter 1: Overview 1-1
Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 Introduction
This handbook describes the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter.
Note: Many illustrations in this handbook show example screens. The
screen you see on your display depends on your system configuration and
set up options, so it may differ from the illustration.
How this Handbook is Organized
Chapter 1 - Overview (this chapter) provides an overview of the
features and functions of the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter. You should read
this chapter to familiarize yourself with the GPS Plotter.
Chapter 2 - Getting Started provides an overview of the controls. It also
explains how to start using the GPS Plotter.
Chapters 3 - Operation provides detailed operating information for the
main plotter functions - plotting waypoints and routes, following routes,
using tracks, SmartRoute, Man Overboard and Data Log Mode.
Chapter 4 - Setting Up the GPS Plotter provides instructions for
setting up your GPS Plotter 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 GPS Plotter.
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 GPS Plotter.
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 GPS Plotter controls and functions are provided on the
Quick Reference Card supplied with your system.
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1.2 Features
General
The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter has a built-in GPS that provides the
following navigational signals:
• Satellite Differential GPS (eg, WAAS).
• Ground based Differential GPS, when used with an additional RTCM
beacon receiver.
• Standard GPS.
These are listed in order of accuracy and their availability is dependent
upon your location. The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter uses the best available
signal to provide optimum accuracy.
The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed
either above or below deck.
The unit comprises
• Low profile antenna
• 4
½ in. LCD display comprising:
• Eight dedicated (labelled) control keys
• Four soft keys with labels displayed on-screen
• Trackpad
The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use.
Display
• 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 GPS Plotter can display data in the following modes,
cycled through by means of the
• Default GPS/Waypoint display
• Boat Data (three pages) / Environment Data (two pages)
• Bearing & Distance Indicator (BDI) / Course Deviation Indicator
(CDI)
• Data Boxes
• Data Log
• Plotter display
• Return to default GPS/Waypoint display
DISPLAY key:
Chapter 1: Overview 1-3
Those modes containing more than one page of data provide additional
soft keys giving access to the sub-sets of data within each group, each
cycled through with the associated soft key.
1.3 The Plotter Display
When a position fix has been established, your vessel’s 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
(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 or track.
Functions are available to control the display as follows:
• Zoom in/out
• Pan the Display
• Centre the Chart on the Vessel
FIND SHIP), vessel position, Speed Over Ground
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Plotter Functions
Display Functions
The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter includes the following functions:
• 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
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 3-2.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-5
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
DISPLAY key
MARK key
POWER key Soft keys Soft key labels
Figure 1-1: Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Operating Controls
Trackpad and Cursor
The trackpad is used to:
• Move the cursor around the screen
• Select an item from a pop-up menu
• Adjust a variable soft key control
RANGE key
ALARMS key
Trackpad
MENU key
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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 screen.
• 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
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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.
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-1
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 plotter display unit includes a Simulator mode, which allows you to
practice operating your plotter without data from a GPS antenna. You
will need to use the set up options to switch the display unit to Simulator
mode, see Section 2.2, Power On/Off. You can use it in either of two
ways:
• Before the plotter has been installed on your vessel. In this case, you
only need to connect the plotter display unit to a 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 Running on page
5-11 for full details.
• After the plotter 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.
The GPS Status screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-1.
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GPS STATUS
SAT SIGNAL STATUS
15
09
08
10
20
17
LOCKED
IN USE
IN USE
LOCKED
LOCKED
LOCKED
HDOP FIX STATUS
SAT SIGNAL STATUS
23
18
26
12
14
03
LOCKED
IN USE
IN USE
LOCKED
LOCKED
LOCKED
1.0 D-FIX
FIX MODE
GPS D SD
D-GPS
SET UP
RESTART
GPS
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Figure 2-1: GPS Status Screen
The GPS Status screen is displayed until a satellite fix has been acquired.
When satellite acquisition is complete, the
READY FOR NAVIGATION
pop-up box displays for two seconds.
To proceed whilst satellite acquisition continues, press the
CLEAR key;
the GPS Data Screen is displayed.
SD-FIX
WPT BRG
320°M
50°50^000N
WPT RNG
0.55nm
001°06^000W
COG
050°M
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
GOTO GPS DATAROUTE WPT DATA
Figure 2-2: GPS Data Screen
➤ 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
SOG
12.0kts
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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
2. Use the LIGHT soft key or trackpad left/right to select LIGHT control.
3. Press the
TRAST
lighting (100 contrast levels).
4. Press
screen, with the new lighting and contrast levels retained.
When the display unit is switched on, screen lighting is restored to
it was
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
POWER key to display the lighting controls (Figure 2-3).
ON
42% 60%
CONTRASTLIGHT
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Figure 2-3: Lighting Controls
• Use the
LIGHT soft key to toggle lighting ON/OFF.
• Use trackpad up/down to select lighting level (eight levels).
CONTRAST soft key, or trackpad left/right, to select the CON-
control. Adjust the contrast setting in the same way as for the
ENTER to remove the soft key sliders and return to the default
ON if
ON previously. Whilst the unit is switched on, the chosen lighting
LIGHT OFF and CONTRAST 50%.
2.3 Controlling the Display
The display is controlled by means of the cursor and control keys. Most
plotter operations are started from the default soft keys displayed in the
plotter screen (Figure 2-4).
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Figure 2-4: Default Soft Keys
On completion of an action using the soft keys, press CLEAR to return to
the default screen; you may need to press
CLEAR several times to
back-track through the soft key hierarchy.
Note: If you have set up your system so that the default soft keys are not
permanently displayed, press any soft key to display the labels.
Selecting the Display Mode
The DISPLAY key is used to select the desired display mode. The
following modes can be selected.
➤ Select the following modes by repeat presses of the DISPLAY key
(Figure 2-5):
• GPS/Waypoint display
• Boat Data (three pages)-Environment Data (two pages)
• Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)-Bearing/Distance Indicator (BDI)
• Data Boxes
• Data Log
• Plotter display
• Return to GPS/Waypoint display
The complete ranges of pages available in Boat and Environment Data
modes are described in Chapter 3.
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Press
POWER
... after preliminary displays, the default display is shown
Waypoint data
SD-FIX
SD-FIX
SD-FIX
GPS data
SD-FIX
Press
DISPLAY
to return to
GPS/Waypoint
Data
CSR 50°50^05W SOG 23.4kn
6nm
POS 001°06^00W COG 234°M
GOTOROUTE SCREEN FIND SHIP
DISPLAY
Press to show
Plotter Display
TIME POSITION CMG DMG
09:00 50°50^000N 239°m 4.8nm
20/12 001°06^000W
09:30 50°51^000N 241°m 5.2nm
20/12 001°07^000W
10:00 50°52^000N 240°m 4.5nm
20/12 001°08^000W
ROUTE
GOTO
STOP LOG
50°50^000W
001°06^000W
ROUTE GOTO GPS DATA WPT DATA
CLEAR LOG
SD-FIX
SD-FIX
SD-FIX
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
Note: In any display mode
press DISPLAY key for 2 seconds
to return to default display.
OWN POS
XTE
XTE
XTE
320°M
WPT BRG
WPT RNG
WPT BRG
WPT BRG
0.55nm
COG
352°M
WPT RNG
0.55nm
COG
050°M
GPS DATA WPT DATA
SOG
12.0kts
050°M
SOG
12.0kts
SOG
SOG
WPT DATA
WPT DATA
WPT DATA
SOG
SOG
SOG
WPT DATA
WPT DATA
Environment data
SD-FIX
SD-FIX
Boat data
SD-FIX
DEPTH 12.5m
SPEED 11kts
ROUTE GOTO BOAT DATA ENVIROMNT
ROUTE
Press
DISPLAY
to show
Boat/Environment
Data
WPT BRG
WPT BRG
WPT RNG
WPT BRG
320°M
WPT RNG
050°M
0.55nm
COG
SOG
050°M
SOG
SOG
WPT DATA
WPT DATA
XTE
0.05nm
WPT BRG
300°T
WPT RNG
23.2nm
TTG
BDI BDI
04
h:12m
BDI
WIND
WIND
COG
SOG
SOG
WPT DATA
XTE
0.05nm
WPT BRG
300°T
WPT RNG
23.2nm
TTG
04
h 12m
APPARENT WIND
TRUE WIND
DEPTH 12.5M
SPEED 11kts
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
355°T
4040
30 30
20 20
nm nm
STEER STARBOARD
STEER STARBOARD
WPT 004
GOTO CDI
GPS DATA WPT DATA
12.0kts
DISPLAY
Press to show
CDI or BDI
225°T
10
10
WPT 004
Press
DISPLAY
to show
Data Log
WPT RNG WPT BRG PILOT
28.7nm
TIME SPEED COG
10:40:18
DEPTH POSITION
36.5ft
124°T
17kts
50°50^000N
001°06^000W
GOTOROUTE
MANUAL
124°T
15.1kts
Figure 2-5: Display Modes
SOG
Press
DISPLAY
to show
Data Boxes
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2.4 Plotter Display Control Functions
You will normally operate the GPS Plotter with the display showing one
of the Navigation Data pages.
The range of pages is listed in Selecting the Display Mode on page 2-4
and illustrated in Figure 2-5. The complete range of pages is described
fully in Data Display Pages on page 3-2.
Moving Around the Plotter Screen
When using the plotter screen, the default orientation is North-Up, where
the vessel moves across the screen. 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 display 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 Display Center
You can move the area of the display center using the context-sensitive
cursor. This allows you to center your vessel in the center of the screen, or
to move the display 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 Display Scale
The RANGE key allows you to change the display scale so that you can
see a smaller or larger area on the screen.
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.
Each time you press the
available setting. The status bar, shown in Figure 2-6, indicates the
distance from top to bottom of the screen, in nautical miles.
RANGE key, the display scale changes to the next
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VES 43°27^05N
POS 001°02^83W
Figure 2-6: Status Bar
SOG 23.4kts
COG 234°M
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➤ 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.
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.
RANGE key to zoom into the area.
➤ 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 (
• Grid (
• Personalized (
The factory default for these options is
CRSR BOX)
GRID)
CUSTOM)
ON.
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.
➤ To control the cursor data box:
1. Press the
2. Press the
To return to the default soft key display, press
➤ To move the cursor box:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the box until the letters
BOX are displayed.
2. Press
the required position and press
SCREEN soft key.
CRSR BOX soft key to toggle the setting between ON and OFF.
CLEAR.
ENTER to take control of the box, use the trackpad to move it to
ENTER again.
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Switching Grid On/off
The Plotter display can be set to show grid lines of latitude and longitude
which can help determine position.
➤ To turn the 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.
Simulator Mode
When simulator mode is started, your initial simulated position is
wherever the cursor was last positioned. To practice using the Plotter in a
particular area, use the trackpad to pan to that area, then switch simulator
ON.
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.
Simulated data should never be used for navigational purposes.
Any waypoints placed on the plotter in simulator mode are retained in the
Waypoint List and are available for use in routes.
SIMULATOR ON is displayed in the center of the
FIND SHIP when in Simulator mode, the Status Bar at the
➤ 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 followed 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
Chapter 3: Operation
3.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to navigate with the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter.
It covers the following topics:
• Controlling waypoints, including placing, moving, editing and deleting waypoints.
• Changing the display mode.
• Using a range of data pages to 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
• 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.
CAUTION:
The GPS Plotter makes it easy to place a waypoint and travel
towards it. However, you should always check first that the route is
safe. When using the GPS Plotter in combination with a SeaTalk
autopilot, the autopilot will prompt for confirmation before it steers
the vessel towards the waypoint.
3.2 Changing the Display Mode
The DISPLAY key is used to select the desired screen mode. The
following modes can be selected:
• Default GPS/Waypoint display
• Boat Data (three pages) / Environment Data (two pages)
• Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)/Bearing & Distance Indicator
(BDI)
• Data Boxes
• Data Log
• Plotter display
• Return to default GPS/Waypoint display
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