Raymarine HSB Chartplotter, HSB Series User Manual
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HSB Series
Chartplotter
owner’s
handbook
Document number: 81150_1
Date: 18th September 1998
HSB Series Chartplotter
HSB Series Chartplotter
Installation and Operation Handbook
SAFETY NOTICES
1. HIGH VOLTAGE. The display unit contains high voltages.
Adjustments require specialised service 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.
2. NAVIGATION AID. This unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy
can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects,
environmental conditions, and improper handling or use.
It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and
navigational judgements, and this unit should not be relied upon as a
substitute for such prudence and judgement.
HSB Series Chartplotter
RAYTHEON MARINE products are supported by a network of
Authorized Service Representatives. For information on Raytheon
products and services, contact either of the following:
UNITED STATES Raytheon Marine Company
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Manchester, NH 03109-5420
Telephone: (603) 647-7530
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Copyright © Raytheon Marine Company 1998
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time, for which liability cannot be accepted by Raytheon.
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Preface
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Preface
This handbook covers the chart aspects of the following HSB Series
systems from Raytheon:
System Display Chartplotter Radome
Chartplotter
Raychart RC520 Yes No
Combined Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Systems
RL72RC RL70RC Yes 2D 18"
RL74RC RL70RC Yes 4D 24"
Repeater Displays
Repeater RL70 No –
Repeater RL70RC Yes –
Repeater RC520 Yes –
It contains very 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.
Raytheons Product Support representatives or your authorised dealer
will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Warranty
To register your HSB Series Chartplotter ownership, please take a few
minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this
handbook. It is very important that you complete the owner information
and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty
benefits.
EMC Conformance
All Raytheon equipment and accessories are designed to the best
industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment.
Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate
Electromagnetic Compatability (EMC) standards, but correct installation
configuration is essential to maintain EMC performance.
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Contents v
Contents
Chapter 1: Overview..............................................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 1
How this Handbook is Organised.................................... 1
Terminology.................................................................. 2
General............................................................................. 2
Display Unit Features ......................................................... 4
Display Unit Functions........................................................ 4
Operating Modes ............................................................... 4
Half-screen Window Options.......................................... 6
1.2 The Chartplotter Display .................................................... 7
Chartplotter Display Options ............................................... 8
1.3 Operating Controls ............................................................ 9
Trackpad and Cursor ....................................................... 10
Context-Sensitive Cursor Control ................................. 10
Dedicated Keys ............................................................... 11
Soft Keys......................................................................... 12
Pop -U p Me nus ................................................................ 12
Database Lists................................................................. 12
Chapter 2:
Getting Started & Adjusting the Display..............................13
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 13
Conventions Used ........................................................... 13
Simulator......................................................................... 13
2.2 Switching the Display Unit On and Off ............................... 14
Changing the Lighting and Contrast .................................. 15
Chart Simulator................................................................ 16
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2.3 Using Chart Cards ........................................................... 17
Inserting a Chart Card ...................................................... 17
Displaying the Chart Data ................................................. 18
Displaying Chart Information............................................. 19
Removing a Chart Card.................................................... 19
2.4 Controlling the Display ..................................................... 20
Selecting the Mode of Operation ....................................... 20
Selecting a Half-screen Window for Display .................. 22
Switching Control Between Radar & Chart Screens....... 22
Returning to the Full-Screen Display ............................. 24
Moving Around the Chart.................................................. 24
Changing the Chart Centre .......................................... 24
Using FIND SHIP ........................................................ 25
Changing the Chart Scale ............................................ 26
Customising the Screen Presentation Options ................... 29
Cursor Data Box On and Off ........................................ 29
Chart Grid On and Off.................................................. 29
Data Boxes................................................................. 29
Custom Options .......................................................... 30
2.5 Typical Scenarios............................................................. 33
Place and Goto A Waypoint ................................................... 34
Make and Follow a Route....................................................... 36
Review Your Passage Plan .................................................... 38
Displaying the Radar and Synchronising Radar & Chart ........... 40
Chapter 3: Waypoints, Routes and Tracks ..........................43
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 43
Safety......................................................................... 43
3.2 Working with Waypoints ................................................... 44
Introduction ..................................................................... 44
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Placing a Waypoint .......................................................... 45
Selecting a Waypoint ....................................................... 46
Waypoint Data Display ..................................................... 47
Editing the Waypoint Details ............................................. 47
Erasing a Waypoint.......................................................... 48
Moving a Waypoint .......................................................... 49
3.3Working with Routes ......................................................... 50
Creating a New Route ...................................................... 51
Saving the Current Route ................................................. 53
Clearing the Current Route ............................................... 54
Retrieve a Route From the Database ................................ 54
Displaying Route Information............................................ 55
Route Leg and Waypoint Information............................ 55
Using Route Information to Review Your Passage Plan . 56
Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route ............... 57
Editing a Route ................................................................ 58
Inserting a Waypoint into a Route ................................. 58
Adding Waypoints at the End of the Route .................... 59
Removing a Waypoint from the Route .......................... 59
Reversing the Route.................................................... 59
3.4 Following Routes and Going to Points ............................... 60
Follow a Route................................................................. 61
Target Point Arrival .......................................................... 62
Altering the Route ............................................................ 62
Joining a Route ........................................................... 62
Advancing to a Waypoint ............................................. 63
Restart Cross Track Error (XTE)................................... 63
Going To an Individual Target Point................................... 63
Stop Follow or Stop Goto.................................................. 64
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3.5 Transferring Waypoints and Routes .................................. 65
Displayed Seatalk Waypoints....................................... 65
Managing Database Lists ............................................ 65
3.6 Using Tracks................................................................... 67
Setting Up a Track ........................................................... 68
Clearing the Current Track................................................ 68
Managing Tracks ............................................................. 69
Saving and Naming a Track ......................................... 69
Naming, Erasing and Showing a Track ......................... 70
Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations...................................71
4.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 71
4.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key .................. 72
4.3 Alarms and Timers........................................................... 74
Alarm Reporting............................................................... 74
External Alarms .......................................................... 74
Setting Alarms and Timers ............................................... 75
4.4 Man Overboard (MOB)..................................................... 76
4.5 Cursor Echo .................................................................... 77
4.6 GPS Setup ...................................................................... 77
4.7 Data Log Mode ................................................................ 79
Chapter 5: Setting Up the Chartplotter ................................81
5.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 81
5.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters...................................... 82
5.3 System Parameters ......................................................... 83
Data Boxes ..................................................................... 85
Bearing Mode .................................................................. 85
Cursor Reference ............................................................ 85
Cursor Readout ............................................................... 85
Day/Night ........................................................................ 86
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Help ................................................................................ 86
Soft Keys......................................................................... 86
Key Beep ........................................................................ 86
MOB Data ....................................................................... 86
Menu Timeout Period....................................................... 86
Units ............................................................................... 87
Variation Source .............................................................. 87
Auto Mode .................................................................. 87
Manual Mode.............................................................. 88
Cursor Echo .................................................................... 88
Date and Time Settings .................................................... 88
Language........................................................................ 89
Simulator......................................................................... 89
5.4 Chart Set Up Parameters ................................................. 90
Customise Chart.............................................................. 91
Chart Orientation ............................................................. 91
Ob jec t I nf or ma ti on ........................................................... 92
Waypoint Options ............................................................ 92
Vectors ........................................................................... 92
Datum Selection .............................................................. 92
Chapter 6: Installation ......................................................... 93
6.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 93
EMC Installation Guidelines.............................................. 94
Planning the Installation.................................................... 95
6.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components ....................... 96
6.3 Location .......................................................................... 97
Selecting the Display Unit Site........................................... 97
6.4 Integrated Systems .......................................................... 99
Data Conversion ......................................................... 99
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Data Standards ..............................................................1 00
HS B ..........................................................................10 0
SeaTalk.....................................................................101
NMEA .......................................................................1 02
SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted ........10 3
6.5 Cable Runs ....................................................................10 5
Power Cable...................................................................10 5
6.6 Mounting the Display Unit ................................................10 6
Trunnion (Yoke) Mounting ...............................................10 6
Console Mounting...........................................................10 7
6.8 HSB Series System Connections .....................................1 08
Grounding the Chartplotter..........................................1 08
DC Power Connection ................................................10 8
Power for External Equipment.....................................10 8
Display Unit Connections.................................................109
HSB Connection ........................................................110
SeaTalk Connection...................................................11 0
NMEA Output to External Navaids...............................111
Power and NMEA Input Connection ............................111
Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box to Connect a SeaTalk
GPS...............................................................................113
6.8 System Check and Initial Switch On .................................114
System Check ................................................................114
Initial Switch On ..............................................................114
Checking the Chartplotter Operation ................................11 5
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving ..................1 17
7.1 Maintenance ..................................................................117
Warnings .......................................................................117
Routine Checks ..............................................................117
EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines ..............................117
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7.2 Resetting the System ......................................................118
7.3 Problem Solving..............................................................119
Common Problems and Their Solutions ...........................119
How to Contact Raytheon (US) ........................................119
For Marine Product and Services Information...............11 9
For Accessories and Parts ..........................................11 9
For Technical Support: ...............................................120
For Product Repair and Service...................................120
How to Contact Raytheon Marine in Europe......................12 1
Technical Support ......................................................121
Accessories and Parts ................................................121
Worldwide Support .........................................................121
Appendix A: Specification ................................................ 123
HSB Series 7” LCD Displays............................................123
General .....................................................................123
Chartplotter Features .................................................124
Interfacing .................................................................124
Abbreviations ...................................................................12 5
Index .................................................................................1 27
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 Introduction
How this Handbook is Organised
This handbook describes the HSB Series Chartplotter RC520 and the
charting functions of the combined Radar/Chartplotter RL70RC (refer to
the
Pathfinder HSB Series Radar Handbook,
also provided with the
combined system, for details on the radar functions). If you are using any
HSB series 7" display unit as a chart repeater display you should refer to
this handbook.
The handbook is organised as follows:
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the features and functions of the
HSB Series Chartplotter. You should read this chapter to familiarise
yourself with the system.
Chapter 2 provides an overview of the controls. It also explains how to
start using the chartplotter and includes operating guidelines for typical
scenarios; these guidelines introduce you to many of the chartplotter
functions.
Chapters 3 provides detailed operating information for the main
chartplotter functions - plotting waypoints and routes, following routes
and showing tracks.
Chapter 4 provides detailed operating information for further chart
functions, including measuring distances, man overboard and cursor
echo. It includes instructions for setting up a differential GPS.
Chapter 5 provides instructions for setting up your chartplotter system to
suit your preferences. You should read Chapter 5 to determine how to
set up the system defaults.
Chapter 6 provides planning considerations and detailed instructions for
installing the chartplotter. It should be referred to when you are ready to
install the chartplotter.
Chapter 7 provides information on user maintenance, and what to do if
you experience problems.
Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the Chartplotter.
A List of Abbreviations, an Index and warranty information are
included at the end of the handbook.
Chapter 1
Introduction
2 HSB Series Chartplotter
Note: Installation of all HSB display units is the same, whether the unit is
a chartplotter or a radar display. If you have both the
HSB Series
Pathfinder Radar
or the
HSB Series Chartplotter Handbook
you can
refer to either handbook for display unit installation details.
T erminology
The following terminology is used to describe chartplotter and radar
systems:
Master A unit capable of sourcing specific data
(such as radar or chart data).
Repeater A unit capable of displaying data, such as radar,
from the HSB.
Radar Display Unit providing Radar Master and Chart Repeater
functionality.
Chart Display Unit providing Chart Master and Radar Repeater
functionality.
Combined Display Unit providing both Radar and Chart Master
functionality.
Integrated System Additional instruments are connected via the
HSB, Seatalk or NMEA interfaces.
HSB™ High Speed Bus - links compatible display units.
For full display and control between HSB series
display units, the units must be connected via
HSB and SeaTalk.
General
The HSB Series Chartplotter, or combined Radar/Chartplotter display
unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below
deck. The unit includes:
• 7" LCD display
• Chartholder compartment containing two slots for the C-MAP NT
®
electronic chart cards.
• Eleven dedicated (labelled) control keys.
• Four soft keys (unlabelled) whose functionality changes.
The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use.
General
Chapter 1: Introduction 3
Dedicated
keys
Trackpad
Soft keys
Dedicated keys
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The HSB (High Speed Bus) connection enables transfer of data
between two compatible units. For example, the chart data is transferred
from the chartplotter (the master display) via the HSB connection and
can be displayed
and controlled
on any other HSB display (repeater
display). In particular, you can connect your HSB Series Chartplotter to a
remote HSB Series Radar to provide similar functionality to the
combined Radar/Chartplotter.
Full functionality of the HSB Series Chartplotter is achieved when it is
part of an integrated system, with other equipment (in addition to another
HSB unit) connected via Seatalk or NMEA 0183. Data from this
equipment including position, waypoints and routes, is displayed on the
chartplotter and is used in calculations. Details on connecting other
equipment are given in Chapter Six.
General
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Display Unit Features
• Uses position information from GPS, dGPS or Loran-C technology
• Displays chart information from the C-MAP NT
®
chart cards (C-Cards)
• Displays and transfers Seatalk, NMEA and HSB data
• Provides full control of data from other HSB instruments
• Three full-screen operating modes: Radar, Chart, Data Log (if
appropriate data is available)
• View radar and chart simultaneously and synchronise radar image
with chart screen
• Half-screen windows to display additional data: Course Deviation
Indicator (CDI), Bearing Deviation Indicator (BDI), navigation data
• Cursor echo across SeaTalk, and between chart and radar windows
Display Unit Functions
The HSB Series Chartplotter 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 on-screen; Save and Name the Track for re-call
to screen
• Measure Chart Distances and Bearings on-screen
• Set Up Alarms and Timers
• Man OverBoard (MOB) to navigate back to a missing person or object
• Differential GPS tuning page
Operating Modes
If you have a combined Radar/Chartplotter Unit, or have an HSB Radar
connected three full-screen modes as shown opposite are available
(chart, radar and data log); data log mode is used to initiate and display a
running log of vessel travel. You select the mode using the DISPLAY
key as described in Chapter two.
Display Unit
Features &
Functions
Chapter 1: Introduction 5
HEAD UP
IR
3nm
RR
CURSOR
HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN
BRG
RNG nm
000°
0.220
1/2
HEAD UP
IR
3nm
RR
CURSOR
HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN
BRG
RNG nm
000°
0.220
1/2
Radar Display Chartplotter Display
TIME POSITION CMG DMG
CLEAR LOG
STOP LOG
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
17:30
18:00
18:30
19:00
19:30
346°
H
180°
H
012°
H
206°
H
043°
H
245°
H
093°
H
302°
H
145°
H
50°21^890N
001°20^610W
50°18^010N
001°20^070W
50°21^850N
001°19^290W
50°18^500N
001°21^300W
50°20^990N
001°18^280W
50°19^660N
001°21^960W
50°19^730N
001°18^030W
50°20^930N
001°21^750W
50°18^550N
001°18^650W
6.86
KM
7.23
KM
7.23
KM
6.67
KM
5.74
KM
5.00
KM
4.63
KM
5.00
KM
5.74
KM
HSB
SeaTalk
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Operating Mode for
Stand Alone Units
Additional Modes for
Linked Radar Units
(or combined
Radar/Chartplotter)
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
TIME POSITION CMG DMG
CLEAR LOG
STOP LOG
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
17:30
18:00
18:30
19:00
19:30
346°
H
180°
H
012°
H
206°
H
043°
H
245°
H
093°
H
302°
H
145°
H
50°21^890N
001°20^610W
50°18^010N
001°20^070W
50°21^850N
001°19^290W
50°18^500N
001°21^300W
50°20^990N
001°18^280W
50°19^660N
001°21^960W
50°19^730N
001°18^030W
50°20^930N
001°21^750W
50°18^550N
001°18^650W
6.86
KM
7.23
KM
7.23
KM
6.67
KM
5.74
KM
5.00
KM
4.63
KM
5.00
KM
5.74
KM
In addition, in chart or radar mode you can set
Windows On
to split the
display into two half-screen windows for supplementary data display as
described below. The upper window shows the selected mode (radar or
chart); operating control defaults to the upper window, but you can
switch control between the radar and chart window with a single keypress.
Operating
Modes
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In addition, in chart or radar full-screen mode you can set
Windows On
to split the display into two half-screen windows for supplementary data
display as described below. The upper window shows the selected
mode (chart or radar); operating control defaults to the upper window,
but you can switch control between the radar and chart window with a
single key-press.
The following information, if available on your system, can be shown:
Full-Screen Mode Half-Screen Window Options
Chart CDI, BDI, Nav Data or Radar
Radar CDI, BDI, Nav Data or Chart
Data Log Not available
Half-screen Window Options
You can choose one of the following for display in the lower window:
• CDI: This gives the Course Deviation Indicator. It is a graphical display
showing the deviation from the required track with reference to the
target waypoint. The display also provides the cross track error (XTE)
distance, and the range, bearing and time to go (TTG) to the target
waypoint.
• BDI: This gives the Bearing Deviation Indicator. It is a graphical
display showing the deviation from the required bearing with
reference to the target waypoint. The display also provides the cross
track error (XTE) distance, and the range, bearing and time to go
(TTG) to the target waypoint.
• Nav Data: This shows nine data boxes, providing navigational data in
the units specified in your set up. Note that up to six of these boxes are
also available as a user-selectable group (see Section 5.3 System
Parameters).
• Radar display: If radar data is available, either as a function of the
combined display unit or via the HSB link, it can be displayed. Refer to
the
Pathfinder HSB Series Radar Handbook
for detailed information.
Details on selecting windows are given in Chapter 2.
Operating
Modes
Chapter 1: Introduction 7
1.2 The Chartplotter Display
The chartplotter includes a small-scale world map that can be used for
route planning. Detailed navigation information is displayed when a chart
card is installed.
Once the 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.
The chartplotter screen includes a status bar that displays chart scale,
with either cursor position, range and bearing or, when the cursor is
placed over the vessel, vessel position, Speed Over Ground (SOG) and
Course Over Ground (COG).
Any waypoints you have placed are displayed (unless you turned them
off in Chart Set Up as described in Chapter 5) and the current route is
shown. Data boxes can be viewed on-screen by positioning the cursor
over a waypoint, current route or chart object. The chartplotter screen
can also show additional information, depending on your currently
selected options, set up selections and data available from other
equipment.
An example chart display, in its default configuration, with a chart card
installed, is shown in the following illustration.
Several functions are available to control the display as follows:
• Zoom in/out and Pan the Display
• Offset the Chart or Centre the Chart around the Vessel
• Synchronise the Chart and Radar (if radar data is available)
Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 2.
The Chartplotter
Display
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Chartplotter Display Options
Set up options allow you to customise the chart by choosing what is, or is
not displayed, how it is displayed (including language and units),
heading mode and how the chartplotter operates with other HSB units.
You can also view the cursor position and a variety of data from other
equipment, e.g. speed, heading, depth, wind and tide information in a set
of user-selectable data boxes. The cursor box and user-selected data
boxes can be moved around the screen and they can be turned on or off.
Status Bar
Vessel Position
Cursor -
selecting chart object
Cursor position box
Shows the current
cursor position as
either Range/Bearing
or Lat/Long. You can
move this box to your
preferred position on
the screen or turn it off.
Waypoint
Object data box -
for object selected
by cursor
Default soft key labels
These can be turned off: press any soft key to redisplay them.
Different labels are displayed when you press a key.
Depth Area
Chart Range
Chart Boundary
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Display options are provided in System Set Up and Chart Set Up as
described in Chapter 5. In addition Screen Presentation Options,
decribed in Chapter 2 are provided to switch:
• Cursor Box and Databoxes On/Off
• Chart Grid On/Off
• Custom Chart Details On/Off
Note: When you turn the display off and on again, most settings are
retained, including the chart scale, gain setting, and data box positions.
Chartplotter
Display Options
Chapter 1: Introduction 9
1.3 Operating Controls
You operate the chartplotter in a variety of ways; the control keys on the
display unit are used with on-screen facilities such as pop-up menus.
These include:
• A trackpad providing up, down, left, right and diagonal control of an
on-screen cursor.
• Eleven dedicated (labelled) keys.
• Four soft keys with labels displayed on the screen.
• Pop-up menus, displayed on-screen, from which you select options.
• Database lists, displayed on-screen, which enable you to edit items.
Note: The cursor is the cross-hair symbol (+) visible on the display. You
move the cursor with the trackpad and use it to select a position or item
on the chart.
The controls are shown on the following illustration. They are back-lit for
night-time use. When you use a control, a help message is displayed at
the top of the screen (temporarily replacing the status bar). You can
switch help off as described in Chapter 5.
The following paragraphs describe the controls and on-screen facilities.
Trackpad
Soft keys
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Pop-up Menu
Use trackpad
to move
selection bar
Use softkey to
set Chart
Orientation to
North Up
Dedicated
keys
Dedicated keys
Operating
Controls
10 HSB Series Chartplotter
T rackpad and Cursor
The trackpad and has several functions:
• To move the cursor around the chart screen
• To select an item from a pop-up menu or database list
• To adjust a variable soft key control
• To enter names in database lists
You can press on any of the four sections of the trackpad to move the
cursor in that direction (up, down, left or right), or press two sections at
the same time to move diagonally. The cursor moves faster as you
continue to press the trackpad. The current cursor position is shown in
the cursor data box (if selected).
Note: During many operations you cannot move the cursor around the
screen; if you cannot move the cursor using the trackpad, check the
default soft keys are displayed. If not, press ENTER until they are
displayed.
The cursor is normally displayed as a crosshair. However, if you have
not moved the cursor for more than five seconds, when you next move it
the cursor is outlined by a circle so it is easier to locate on the screen.
The cursor is used to:
• Select a position on the chart.
• Select and, if valid, move an item e.g. waypoint, on the chart.
• Pan the chart display.
Context-Sensitive Cursor Control
The cursor is context-sensitive. When the cursor is positioned over
special features on the chart display, a text label appears to identify the
feature, as follows:
Text Label Feature
A-B Ruler line
BOX Data box (any type)
COG Course Over Ground vector
HDG Heading vector
MRK Radar Mark
MOB Man Over Board marker
Trackpad and
Cursor
Chapter 1: Introduction 11
POS Vessel’s position
RTE Route Leg
TIDE Tide vector
WPT Waypoint
Some items on the chartplotter 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 data box. In
addition, soft keys are displayed for certain items. For example, when
you place the cursor over a waypoint, the waypoint soft keys are
displayed.
The context-sensitive cursor allows you to move databoxes.
Dedicated Keys
These keys have fixed functions; the functions are similar on all HSB
Series displays. For example, ALARMS is used to set up the system
alarms on both a chartplotter and a radar.
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), and then release it.
When you press a dedicated key, one of the following happens:
a) The associated operation is actioned, e.g. change chart scale
(RANGE).
b) A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
c) 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 not valid for the current screen or mode, three rapid beeps
sound to indicate that no response is available. If required, you can turn
the key beeps off as part of your set up procedure (see Chapter 5).
Dedicated Keys
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Soft Keys
The four keys below the screen are called soft keys because their
functions change according to the operation. The soft keys are grouped
into related sets and subsets providing access to the various functions.
The soft key labels are displayed on the screen just above the keys. The
default soft keys are displayed until you press a key, or select an item on
the screen; the soft keys associated with the action are then displayed.
The currently selected soft key option is shown by its grey background.
Similarly to the dedicated keys, when you press a soft key one of the
following happens:
a) The associated operation is actioned, e.g. GOTO WAYPOINT.
b) A sub-set of soft keys is displayed, providing further functions.
c) A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
d) The appropriate database list (route, waypoint or track) is displayed.
As with dedicated keys, when you press a key, a single audio beep
confirms the key action. If the key-press is not valid for the current screen
or mode, three rapid beeps sound to indicate that no response is
available. If required, you can turn the key beeps off as part of your set
up procedure (see Chapter 5).
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.
You use the trackpad to select an option from the menu, then use the
appropriate soft key to set the option. For example, you can specify the
radius of the waypoint arrival alarm and you can toggle selected
navigation data boxes on/off.
Database Lists
The waypoints, routes and tracks that you create on the chartplotter are
stored in database lists. You can view these lists and select items for
editing.
As with pop-up menus, when a database list is on-screen, a set of
associated soft keys is also displayed; you use the trackpad to select an
item from the list, then use the appropriate soft key to edit the item. For
example, you can erase a waypoint or a route.
Soft Keys, Pop-up
Menus &
Database Lists
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Chapter 2:
Getting Started & Adjusting the Display
2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides information, instructions and a simple exercise to
get you started using the HSB Series Chartplotter display unit. It also
provides some typical scenarios that guide you through the common
chartplotter functions. This chapter will help you to become familiar with
the controls before you start using the chartplotter for routine navigation.
There is often more than one method of performing a particular task.
The scenarios show you one method; other methods are described in
the full operating details in Chapters 3 and 4. When you become familiar
with the system you can choose the method that suits you best.
If you have a combined Radar/Chartplotter, refer to the
HSB Series
Radar Handbook
for information on power-up and on using the radar
functions.
Conventions Used
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in
bold capitals; for example, MENU. The soft key functions and options
are shown in normal capitals; for example, SCREEN.
Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a
sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by a ➤ symbol in the
margin. When the procedure requires you to press a soft key, the soft
key icon is shown in the margin.
Simulator
The Chartplotter display includes a
simulator
mode, which allows you to
practice operating your chartplotter without data from a GPS system.
You will need to use the set up options to switch the display to simulator
mode, as described in
Section 2.2 Switching the Display Unit 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 to a 12V or 24V DC
power supply, connecting the red core from the power lead to positive
(+) and the black core to negative (-); see Chapter 6 for full details.
• After the chartplotter has been installed on your vessel, but while in
the marina or at anchor.
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14
HSB Series Chartplotter
2.2 Switching the Display Unit On and Off
This section explains how to switch the chartplotter display on and off.
The following description assumes that there is no radar scanner
connected to the chartplotter.
➤ To turn the chartplotter display on, press and hold the POWER key until
the unit beeps. The keys light up and the following caution is displayed:
CAUTION
Raychart chart displays are based on cartographic data that
C-MAP believes to be accurate. However, you should not rely on
these displays as your primary source of navigation. Rather, your
Raychart should be used only as a backup to official government
charts and traditional methods of navigation.
When you have read and understood the caution, press the CONTINUE
soft key. The chart is displayed.
If this is the first time the chartplotter has been turned on, and no chart
card is installed, the display shows the small-scale world map at 0°/0°,
and the default soft keys. Otherwise, the display shows the selected
chart area and any data that were displayed when the display was last
used.
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Until unit beeps
➤ To turn the display off, press and hold the POWER key for three
seconds. A countdown timer is displayed; when it reaches zero a beep
sounds, and the display and the key back-lights go off.
Switching the
Display Unit
On/Off
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Changing the Lighting and Contrast
You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen and
the keys. The key lighting is set the same as the display lighting, except
that it remains switched on at its lowest level even when the screen
lighting is turned off, so that you can always find the keys.
➤ To change the lighting and contrast:
1. Press the MULTI key to display the soft key controls:
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LIGHT CONTRAST
O
F
F
50%
The last-used soft key is highlighted in inverse video.
2. Press the soft key below the LIGHT control, if it is not already
highlighted.
Alternatively, you can press the trackpad left and right edges to
move sideways between the controls to select the LIGHT soft key.
3. The LIGHT key toggles lighting ON/OFF.
4. Press the trackpad top or bottom edge to increase or decrease the
setting, selecting one of the eight lighting levels. You can press and
hold the trackpad to change the setting more rapidly. The lighting
level is adjusted as you change the setting.
5. Press the appropriate soft key, or the right arrow on the trackpad, to
select the contrast control. Adjust the setting in the same way as for
the lighting. There are 64 different contrast levels.
6. Press ENTER to return to the default screen, with the new lighting
and contrast levels retained.
If the lights are left ON when you switch off the display, the next time the
display is switched on, the lights will be ON, but at the default level of
42%. The lighting level is retained until you reset it. The new contrast
level is retained until you reset it, unless you set the control 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%
Changing the
Lighting and
Contrast
LIGHT
O
F
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