Raymarine Marine RADAR User Manual

E-Series Display

Operating Guide

What can I see?

Understanding the chart
Using the chart
Displaying additional information
Displaying additional information (continued)
Understanding the 3D chart
Using the 3D chart

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ACTIVE

WPTS

MOB

DATA

MENU

OUT

RANGE

IN

CANCELOK

General Operation

The control panel
Using the controls
Setting up the display
Using CompactFlash cards

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Basic Navigation

Working with waypoints
How do I get to a point?

What is around me?

Understanding the radar
Avoiding a collision
Using MARPA
AIS

Where am I going?

Monitoring a course

What's under the boat?

Understanding the fishfinder
Using the fishfinder

Other functions

Monitoring data and engines
Viewing video images
Navtex and Sirius Weather Data
Sirius Weather Data (continued)
Autopilot Control
Understanding tha digital radar
Operating a networked E-Series Display

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General Operation

The control panel

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DATA

Press to access
ruler, chart vectors,
archive & transfer
and data bar
on/off functions.

ACTIVE

When multiple windows are open:

- Press to select required window.

- Press and hold to maximize current
window.

- Press again to return to multiple
windows.

PAGE

Press to scroll through available pages.
Press and hold to select different page
set or customise your own layout.

WPTS/MOB

Press to display the waypoint soft keys.
Press again to place waypoint at your
boat's position.

PAGE

ACTIVE

WPTS

MOB

DATA

MENU

Press and hold to place a

Man Overboard (MOB) marker at

your current position. Press and hold
again to exit MOB.

MENU

Press to access the set up menus.

OUT

RANGE

IN

Rotary control

Use to edit alpha-numeric values, and

CANCELOK

scroll through lists.
Turn clockwise to increase value and
counter-clockwise to decrease value.
Press to move the cursor to the next
character when editing text.
Use to edit symbology (VRM/EBL etc).

Softkeys

Press to select the corresponding
function identified by the on­screen label

Trackpad

Used to control the on-screen cursor
and to scroll through menu items.
Press the corresponding edge of the

Power

Press once to turn ON.
Press again to access backlight
functions and scanner controls.

trackpad to move the cursor
horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
Press and hold to move rapidly over
larger distances.

Press and hold to turn the display
OFF.

CANCEL

Press to cancel the selected on-screen

RANGE

Press to change the display scale
so that a smaller or larger area

option when editing data; also used to
return to the previous soft key set or
menu.

can be seen on the screen.

Chart Card slot
Open the cover to install
CompactFlash cards.

OK

Press to select an on-screen option, or
return to the previous set of soft keys
or menu.

WARNING: 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. This unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such
prudence and judgement.

Always keep a proper look-out.

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General Operation

Using the controls

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How do the controls work?

Buttons

Access system functions or change what you see on-screen.
Within the text of this document they are written in bold capitals
e.g. WPTS/MOB.

Press and hold to access short cuts - see individual buttons on
facing page.

Soft keys

WAYPOINT AT

They change depending on application or
function being performed.

Press and hold MENU to display help
information for the currently displayed
soft keys.

Press the corresponding key (below the
screen) to select.

Further soft keys may be displayed.
If a key has several options, each press
will highlight the next option.

If a key displays a single value or a slider
above, use the rotary control to adjust.

Within the text of this document they are
written in capitals e.g. SORT LIST.

CURSOR

ERASE WAYPOINT SORT LIST

WAYPOINT AT

VESSEL

ACTIVE

DATA

WAYPOINT AT

LAT/LONG...

SET DEFAULT SYM

& GROUP...

SET UP DEFAULT
SYMB GROUP

Example:

PAGE

This example shows
the series of button

WPTS/

and soft key presses

MOB

required to change
the waypoint default

MENU

symbol or group.

GO TO WAYPOINT

OPTIONS…

WAYPOINT

GROUPS...

REVIEW AND EDIT

WAYPOINTS

VIEW AND EDIT

DETAILS…

EDIT DEFAULT

This process of pressing buttons and soft keys to navigate to the required function, is simplified within this
guide and represented by a strip e.g.

WPTS/

MOB

REVIEW AND EDIT

WAYPOINTS ...

SET DEFAULT SYM

& GROUP...

SET UP DEFAULT

SYMB GROUP

The Cursor

The Cursor appears on the screen
as a white cross.

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The cursor is context-sensitive. When it is placed over an object e.g. a waypoint or chart feature, it
changes color and a label or information associated with the object is displayed. When you place

WPT

the cursor over certain items, the soft keys change to enable you to access related operations.

To make it easier to locate on screen, the cursor
changes to a circle with a cross in it, when it is moved
after a 10 second period of inactivity.

Simulator:

To practice using your Display without data from a GPS, scanner or fishfinder, switch on the simulator via the
System Setup menu.

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General Operation

Setting up the display

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How do I select how the applications are displayed?

The applications are shown using a combination of page sets, pages and windows. There are five page sets
each containing five pages with a combination of windows and applications in each. These sets can be edited
to define the combination that suits your particular needs.

Any changes you
make will be saved
to the system. You
can change these
preferences as many
times as you wish.

Page

(1, 2, 3 or 4 windows)

How do I select the Page Set?

Window

PAGE

Press

and hold

Note: Alternatively you can display the Select Page Set screen via the Menu key.

Highlight
required page
set.

How do I select a Page?

PAGE

Soft keys reflect current page set. Displayed option highlighted

Note: Alternatively, repeatedly press PAGE until the required page is highlighted.

How do I select a Window?

To temporarily maximise active window:

To
confirm...

Or

To
customise...

OK

EDIT PAGE SET

Follow on-screen
instructions

SOFT KEY

Press approp­riate soft key

ACTIVE

Press to move
The active window
is bordered in red

More information - See the 'General Operation' chapter of the Reference Manual

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highlight to next

window

Press ACTIVE again to return to multiple windows mode.

ACTIVE

Press

and hold

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General Operation

Using CompactFlash cards

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CAUTION

CompactFlash Card

In order to protect your E-Series Display and CompactFlash cards from irreparable
damage, please adhere to the following:

Fit the card the correct way around. DO NOT force.
Ensure card door is firmly closed at all times.
DO NOT use a metallic instrument (e.g. screwdriver or pliers) to aid card removal.
Follow the correct procedure for removing a card (see below).
DO NOT remove card during either a read or write operation.

How do I insert a CompactFlash card?

1.

Check that you are using the correct type of card.
Raymarine recommend Navionics Chart cards or
SANDISK CompactFlash cards.

Narrow
Groove

2.

Open the chart card door, located on the front left
of the display.

Insert the card as shown, with the lip of the card

3.
facing inwards. It should position easily. If it does
not, DO NOT force it, check the direction in which
the lip is facing.

4.

Gently press the card home and then firmly click
the chart card door shut.

How do I remove a CompactFlash card?

... with the unit powered

1.

Press MENU. The Setup menu is displayed.

2.

Use trackpad (up/down) to highlight and then
(right) to select CF CARD REMOVAL. The system
will now complete its checks.

When instructed to do so, open the chart card

3.
door and remove the card.

Lip

... with the unit powered down

1.

Open the chart card door.

2.

Grip the card and pull to remove it from its slot.

Firmly click the chart card door shut.

3.

Firmly click the chart door shut and press OK

4.
twice.

More information...

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See the 'General Operation' chapter of the Reference Manual.

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What can I see?

Understanding the chart

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What can I use the chart for?

FIND

SHIP CURSOR

GOTO ROUTES TRACKS PRESENTATION

Find where you are.
Interpret your surroundings.
Place waypoints at specific locations.
Navigate to a specific point.
Monitor where you are going.
Record where you have been.
Measure the distance between two points.

Chart

range

4nm North-Up (Relative Motion) Local

Chart

orientation

Motion

mode

Portside

Port point

Build and follow routes.
Manage and edit routes and tracks.
Distinguish between fixed & moving objects
(radar overlay).
View photographs of ports and marinas.
View information normally contained in an almanac.
Display an aerial photo overlay.

Chart

view

Gully Ridge

Creek point

Status bar

Chart boundary

Route

Cursor

Waypoint

Active waypoint

Current position

How do I move around the chart?

To change the scale:

OUT

RANGE

IN

Press RANGE (OUT) to see a larger
area of the chart.

Press RANGE (IN) to see a smaller
area in more detail.

How do I find where I am on the chart?

If you cannot find your boat symbol :

The boat symbol
indicates your
position.

More information...

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FIND

SHIP CURSOR

See 'Using the Chart' chapter of the E-Series Reference Manual

Cartographic object

Track

To pan the chart:

Moves cursor. When cursor reaches
window edge, chart pans to a
different area.

Press and hold to pan larger areas.

The screen automatically pans to your
boat's position and re-activiates the motion
mode (see below - 'How do I change how
my boat moves on the chart').

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What can I see?

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Using the chart ...

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Viewing detail on the chart

FIND

SHIP CURSOR

GOTO ROUTES TRACKS PRESENTATION

Display additional information on a

OK

cartographic feature:

For more

information

To show/hide individual cartographic
features:

To show/hide pre-set cartographic
features:

MENU

PRESENTATION...

Setup

Cartography Setup..

DECLUTTER

ON OFF

OFF

ON

How do I change the chart orientation?

The orientation of the chart refers to the relationship between the chart and the direction you are travelling
in. It is used in conjunction with motion mode (see below) to control how your boat and chart relate to one
another and how they are displayed on screen. The default mode is North Up (N-UP). This displays your
chart with true north upwards. As your heading changes the boat symbol moves accordingly.

If desired, you can change the orientation mode to:

Head Up (H-Up) - displays chart with boat's current heading
upwards. As heading changes, boat symbol remains fixed

Course Up (C-Up) - chart picture stabilized, current course
upwards. Boat symbol moves as heading changes.

To change the orientation mode:

PRESENTATION...

CHART MODE AND

ORIENTATION...

ORIENTATION

H-UP N-UP C-UP

Toggle as required

OK

How do I change how my boat moves on the chart?

How your boat moves on the screen is referred to as the motion mode. The default setting for the chart is
Relative Motion. This means that your boat is fixed on the screen and the chart moves relative to your

boat i.e.

If desired, you can change the motion mode to:

True (TM) - the chart is fixed and the boat moves in true perspective to fixed landmasses on the screen.

Autorange (AR) - selects and maintains the largest possible scale of chart that will display both the boat

and the target waypoint This option is not available when radar/chart synchronization is ON.

To change the orientation mode:

PRESENTATION...

More information...

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CHART MODE AND

ORIENTATION...

See 'Using the Chart' chapter of the Reference Manual

MOTION MODE

TM RM AR

NOTE: When you pan the chart or
toggle FIND SHIP/CURSOR to CURSOR,
the motion mode is suspended.

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What can I see?

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Displaying additional information

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Viewing object information

Move cursor over object, to

display basic information.

You can now:

Locate the nearest waypoint, port, port service,
tidal and current stations, wreck or obstruction, to
the selected position.

Search for a named port.

Finding nearby features and services:

1.

Move cursor to

required position

OK

More detailed information for

selected object displayed.

View detailed data for the selected port, tidal or
current station.

View panoramic photographs (dependent on the
type of chart card in use)

OK

FIND NEAREST...

2.

FIND NEAREST...

WAYPOINTS

RTS
PORT SERVICES
TIDE STATIONS
CURRENT STATIONS
WRECKS
OBSTRUCTIONS

Select required

category

Displaying port services:

RAINBOW MARINA
Photos

OK

Pilot Book

Select appropriate

port symbol

Services for selected port displayed

Displaying tidal and current details:

Or

C

OK

T

OBJECT INFO

0

Position

MILE POINT

Ebb
Flood
Ebb
Flood

30

0

84

05:41AM
01:08AM
06:17AM
11:30AM

06'.700N
12'.700W

Current information
displayed

OBJECT INFO

+187.0
+358.0
+0.0
+358.0

Position

Utilities
Banks
Restaurants-Bars
Supplies
Hookups
Fuel

0.5kt

0.2kt

0.0kt

0.2kt

FIND

29

093

0

58'.147N

0

52'.215W

TIDE DATA

Or

CURRENT DATA

SELECT PORT

SELECT PORT

16 nearest to cursor in selected

category displayed.

SEARCH BY NAME

Or

Note:
Alternatively you can search
for port by name

Graph page displayed

More information...

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See the 'Using the Chart' chapter of the Reference Manual.

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What can I see?

Y

O

5

ook

B

5

Displaying additional information (continued)

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How do I display a panoramic photo?

If you are using a suitable chart card, you can display a panoramic
photo(s) of many ports and marinas. The availability of photos is
indicated by the camera symbol on the chart. This symbol is placed
where the photo was taken and the angle of the shot is indicated
by the camera symbol.

Select required
camera symbol

How do I display pilot book information?

This will enable you to view detailed information normally contained in an almanac..

1.

Select
appropriate
port symbol

2.

Highlight required

book/chapter

RAINBOW MARINA
Photos
Pilot Book

OBJECT INFO

Position

ook 5, Chp

29

093

OK

0

58'.147N

0

52'.215W

RAINBOW MARINA
Photos

Pilot B

Highlight and select the pilot
book option

VIEW PILOT BOOK

OK

OBJECT INFO

Position

Book5, Chp

29

093

Selected book/chapter

VIEW PHOTO

0

58'.147N

0

52'.215W

displayed

How do I display aerial photo overlay?

The aerial photo overlay feature will help you to interpret your
environment and its features. If you are using a suitable chart
card, this overlay will appear by default on 3D chart windows
and can be applied to individual 2D chart windows when
required.

Applying aerial photo overlay to a 2D chart:

PRESENTATION…

3D - Aerial photo overlay can be switched off via
the 3D Chart Setup Menu.

More information...

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See the 'Using the Chart' chapter of the Reference Manual.

2D - Adjust the opaqueness level using the rotary control.
Specify land only or land/sea overlay via the cartographic menu.

CHART LAYERS...

AERIAL OVERLA

OFF

N

Enable soft key

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What can I see?

FIND SHIP

Understanding the
3D chart

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What can I use the 3D chart for?

If you are using a suitable chart card you will be able to:

Display a 3D view of land, sea &
features.

Interpret your surroundings.

Mode RotationRange

Synchronize the 2D and 3D chart.
Locate where you are.
Monitor where you are going.

GOTO

ADJUST ON

EYE CENTRE

ADJUST

ROTATE PITCH

PRESENTATION

Go to an existing waypoint.
Navigate a route.

Status bar

North arrow

Cartographic objects

How do I move around the 3D chart?

To change the scale:

Press RANGE (OUT) to see a larger
area of the chart.

Press RANGE (IN) to see a smaller
area in more detail.

To pan the 3d chart:

To pan a 3D chart to a different
area

OUT

RANGE

IN

To adjust rotation/pitch

1.

Select rotate
or pitch:

Adjust the

2.
rotation/pitch:

Changing the view on the 3D chart

To enhance objects and make it easier to see their shape and position:

Press

Turn

Center-of-view

Active waypoint
(with arrival circle)

Boat symbol

Depth scale

Or

ADJUST

ROTATE PITCH

Toggle control to
required function

Rotates the view or
changes the vertical
angle of view.

PRESENTATION…

3D VIEW

OPTIONS...

To show/hide pre-set cartographic features:

PRESENTATION...

More information...

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DECLUTTER

ON OFF

See 'Using the 3D Chart' chapter of the E-Series Reference Manual

ADJUST

EXAGGERATION

ADJUST

EXAGGERATION

Adjust
factor as
required

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What can I see?

FIND SHIP

Using the 3D chart ...

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How do I find where I am on the 3D chart?

GOTO

ADJUST ON

EYE CENTRE

ADJUST

ROTATE PITCH

PRESENTATION

Your position:

If you cannot see your boat symbol:

The 3D chart automat­ically redraws with the

Or

FIND SHIP

boat in forward looking
view at your current
position.

How do I change the motion mode? Using aerial photographs

Active motion mode

Default mode when 3D chart opened and there is a
valid fix. Shows aerial view from above your boat.

Planning mode:

To view an area of the chart you are not currently in.
The boat may not remain on the screen.

To change to planning mode and pan to the area of
the 3D chart you want to view:

Turn

Or

The aerial photograph overlay helps you to
interpret features in your environment. This
option is accessed via the 3D Chart Setup menu.

Synchronize 3D chart with 2D chart

With a 2D chart window active,
synchronise 3D to 2D chart:

More information...

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PRESENTATION...

See 'Using the 3D Chart' chapter of the Reference Manual.

Note: When multiple windows are
displayed and the current window
is set to SYSTEM, changes made to
the chart are reflected in all
windows. If set to LOCAL no other
window is affected.

3D location

Eye point

CHART MODE AND

ORIENTATION...

CHART SYNC

RDR 3D OFF

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Basic Navigation

Working with Waypoints

WAYPOINT AT

CURSOR

WAYPOINT AT

VESSEL

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What is a waypoint?

A waypoint is a position marked on a chart, radar or fishfinder screen to
indicate a site (for fishing, diving etc), or as a position to go to. You can
place a waypoint at the cursor or your boat's position or at a specified
position. Waypoints are represented in chart or radar applications as an
'X' (default) and by a vertical line labeled WPT in Fishfinder. Active
waypoints are displayed on 3D Chart and CDI windows. The details of
each waypoint are stored in a waypoint list. Waypoints can be renamed,
edited, grouped, or erased, as necessary. To make full use of waypoint
features, ensure your display is receiving heading and position data. We
recommend that you regularly back-up your waypoints by archiving them
to a CompactFlash card. Waypoints can also be transferred to another
NMEA compatible instrument.

How do I place a waypoint?

... at the cursor?

... at the vessel?

WAYPOINT AT

LAT/LON

GO TO WAYPOINT

OPTIONS

REVIEW AND EDIT

WAYPOINTS

Waypoint

Networked systems

If you have networked two or more
E-Series Displays, the waypoints are
stored on the master display and
transferred to other displays via the
SeaTalk High Speed network.

WPTS/

MOB

WAYPOINT AT

CURSOR

Move cursor
to position

How do I navigate to a point?

GOTO... GOTO CURSOR

Move cursor
to position

How do I navigate to a waypoint?

...using the waypoint list?

Name:

WPTS/

MOB

GO TO WAYPOINT

OPTIONS...

...using the cursor?

WPT

Place cursor

over waypoint.

GO TO WAYPOINT

Waypoint 1
Waypoint 2
Waypoint 3

WPTS/

WPT

MOB

Alternatively, press WPTS/MOB twice.

CAUTION

Always check that your route to a waypoint
is safe before travelling towards it.

Waypoint list

My Waypoint

Group:

o

Position:

50 53’.826N

o

001 10’.963W

o

Rng/Brg:

284

4.315nm

Temperature:
Depth:
Date:
Time:

O

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---.-ft
05/11/2003
14:59:11

Highlight

required waypoint

To stop navigation to a waypoint:

GOTO...

OR:

Move cursor to

required position

WAYPOINT AT

VESSEL

GO TO WAYPOINT

STOP GOTO

WPT

Can I edit a waypoint?

Once a waypoint has been placed it can be edited in as variety of ways. You can:

Change the waypoint details

More information...

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Move a waypoint

See the 'Working with Waypoints' chapter of the Reference Manual

Change the default group or symbol

Erase a waypoint

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Basic Navigation

SHOW/HIDE

ROUTES

FOLLOW ROUTE

OPTIONS

BUILD NEW

ROUTE

How do I get to a point?

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What is a route?

A route is made up of a series of waypoints. These
waypoints can either be placed specifically for that route
and/or you can use existing waypoints. You can save a
route for future use or follow it immediately (Quick Route).
Routes are stored in a route list. If you have networked
two or more E-Series displays, the routes are stored in the
master display and are transferred to the other displays via
the SeaTalk High Speed network.
Routes can be named, edited, erased and archived. After
routes have been created you can choose which ones are
displayed on your chart.

How do I build a route by placing waypoints on screen?

Target waypoint
highlighted

KNOLL

REVIEW AND EDIT

ROUTES

Course from start point
to target waypoint

NORTH POINT

Remaining
legs of route

COWES

OUT

1.

Move cursor into
appropriate area

2.

PLACE

PLACE WAYPOINT PLACE WAYPOINT

WAYPOINT

RANGE

IN

Select a

suitable scale

Move cursor to position

3.

How do I follow a route?

... from the route list

GOTO...

FOLLOW ROUTE

OPTIONS...

ROUTE...

for next waypoint.

OK

Route List

Color Name

---- Quick Route

---- Route 1

---- Route 2

---- Route 3

BUILD NEW

ROUTE

Move cursor to
required position
for first waypoint

SAVE ROUTE

UNDO WAYPOINT

If you place a waypoint at the incorrect

position, press UNDO WAYPOINT.

FOLLOW ROUTE

Select route

... from the start of route ... from a selected waypoint within route

FOLLOW FROM

HERE

Position cursor over any

leg of required route

More information...

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FOLLOW THIS

ROUTE

Position cursor over

appropriate waypoint

See the 'Using the Chart' chapter in the Reference Manual, for more
information on routes.

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What is around me?

VRM/EBL

Understanding the radar

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What does the radar show me?....

TARGET

TRACKING

GAIN

ENHANCE
ECHOES...

PRESENTATION

Range ring spacing

Icon
confirming
radar

Data bar

Range

3nm

Orientation

Head-Up Relative Motion Rings ½nm

Motion mode

connection

Range
ring

Ship's
heading

Boat's

marker

position

Surface
vessel

Landmass

VRM/EBL... GAIN...

TARGET

TRACKING...

ENHANCE

ECHOES...

PRESENTATION...

Waypoint

Typically your boat's position is at the centre of the display, and its dead ahead bearing is indicated by a vertical
heading line, known as the Ship's Heading Marker (SHM).

Remember that the radar picture may vary from visual observations that you make; a nearby small object may
appear the same size on the screen as a distant large object. However, with experience the approximate size of
different objects can be determined by the relative size and brightness of the echoes.

How do I measure distances, ranges and bearings with the radar?

VRMs

Align a VRM on a target to
display its range from your
boat:

ADJUST VRM

1.800nm

Combined VRM/EBL

Rings

Combine a VRM and EBL to
measure range and bearing of
specified target.

e.g.

ADJUST VRM

1.800nm

ADJUST EBL

0

30.0

S

Note: Range/bearing also displayed when VRM/EBL selected with the cursor.

More information...

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See the 'Using the Radar' chapter of the Reference Manual

EBLs

Align an EBL on a target to
display its bearing relative to
your boat's heading:

e.g.e.g.

ADJUST EBL

30.0

1

/

Range rings

2

nm

Use the range rings to gauge
the approximate distances
between two points or from
your boat.

0

S

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What is around me?

VRM/EBL

TARGET

TRACKING

GAIN

ENHANCE

ECHOES

PRESENTATION

Avoiding a collision

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How can the radar help me avoid a collision?

You can set up your E-Series Display to sound an alarm when anything comes within a pre-set range of the boat.
These guard zones allow you to take any necessary action to avoid a collision.

Guard zones

A sector or circular zone fixed with respect to the Ships Heading Marker (SHM). If the SHM moves, or the centre is
offset, or the range scale changes, the zone moves accordingly.

What does a guard zone display?

SHM

SHM

IMPORTANT

A guard zone:

Will only operate when a whole zone is displayed on
screen, or displayed by offsetting the centre.

Is inactive for 10 seconds after it is placed or re-sized, to

Sector Zone

Circular Zone

avoid inappropriate alarms.

How do I set up a circular guard zone?

1. Select guard zone function:

TARGET

TRACKING...

2. Select guard zone option:

ZONE SHAPE

SECTOR CIRCLE

Toggle to

required shape

MONITOR IN

ZONES...

SET INNER

xx.xx nm

inner boundary

ON OFF

Toggle to ON

Tur n

Turn to set

ZONE 1

Press

How do I distinguish between fixed and moving objects?

12nm

N-UP

(RM)

StatusRadar Range

Ov

Sys

To switch radar overlay on/off:

You can overlay radar image data on your chart allowing better
distinction between fixed objects and other marine traffic.

With a 2D chart window active:

SET UP

ZONE 1

Tur n

OK

Turn to set

outer boundary

More information...

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PRESENTATION...

CHART LAYERS

To switch chart/radar synchronization on/off

For best results, also switch on chart/radar sychronization.

With a 2D chart window active:

PRESENTATION...

To change scanner
range in this mode:

CHART MODE AND

ORIENTATION...

RADAR

OPTIONS...

See the 'Using the Radar' chapter of the Reference Manual.

RADAR OVERLAY

ON OFF

CHART SYNC

RDR 3D OFF

OUT

RANGE

IN

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What is around me?

MONITOR
IN ZONES

ACQUIRE TARGET

MARPA & AIS

OPTIONS

MARPA LIST

AIS LIST

Using MARPA....

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What is MARPA?

Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) functions are used for target tracking and risk analysis. MARPA
improves your standards of collision avoidance by obtaining detailed information for up to 10 targets, and provides
continuous and rapid situation evaluation.

MARPA tracks the selected targets and calculates target bearing, range, true speed, course, Closest Point of
Approach (CPA), and Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA). Each tracked target can be displayed with a CPA
graphic depicting the approximate target speed (vector length) and course (vector direction). Alternatively, move
the cursor over the target to display the range and CPA. You can now access bearing and speed. Each target is
continually assessed. An alarm sounds if a target becomes dangerous or lost.

NOTE: For MARPA to operate, fast heading data is required.

How do I set up the MARPA functions?

TARGET

TRACKING...

MARPA & AIS

OPTIONS...

How do I acquire a MARPA target?

Move cursor over

target to acquire

MARPA target symbols

TARGET

TRACKING...

Target being acquired

ACQUIRE TARGET

How do I view details of MARPA targets?

TARGET

TRACKING...

MARPA LIST...

Highlight

and select

1800T

2.3kt

The target is acquired -

this takes a few seconds

Safe target

MARPA LIST

1.739nm

3.242nm

1.305nm

1.774nm

Tru e

Course

342
335
276
321

ID Bearing Range

o

312

T

2

o

T

274

3

o

T

086

4

o

T

247

5

OK

Select value

from list

Repeat to
acquire further
targets
(10 max)

Dangerous target

Tru e

Speed

9.9kt

68.4kt

9.4kt

22.7kt

CPA TCPA

1.739nm

3.242nm

1.305nm

1.774nm

00h00m00s
00h00m00s
00h00m00s
00h00m00s

o

T

o

T

o

T

o

T

How do I cancel MARPA target(s)?

CANCEL TARGET

More information...

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See the 'Using the radar' chapter of the Reference Manual.

Or:

Tracked targets with data listed.

CANCEL ALL

MARPA LIST...

CANCEL TARGET

TARGETS

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What is around me?

Using AIS

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AIS VECTOR

ON OFF

AIS DATA

AUTO ON OFF

VIEW FULL

AIS DATA

What is AIS?

AIS uses digital radio signals to broadcast ‘realtime’
information between vessels and shore based stations
via dedicated VHF frequencies. This information is used
to identify and track vessels in the surrounding area and
to provide collision avoidance data. AIS will augment
your radar application, as it can operate in radar blind
spots.
In order to use the AIS feature, you will need a GPS and
compass for timing and position information together
with data from a suitable AIS receiver.

How do I display AIS?

On chart windows:

PRESENTATION...

CHART LAYERS...

AIS LAYER
ON OFF

Toggle as required

On radar windows:

PRESENTATION...

AIS LAYER
ON OFF

Toggle as required

How is AIS data displayed?

The AIS system displays other AIS equipped vessels in
the surrounding area as targets overlaid on a chart or
radar window. Up to 100 targets are displayed and are
scaled according to the size of the vessel. A vector
indicates the direction of travel of the vessel. As the
vessel’s status changes, the symbol for the target will
change accordingly.

You can view detailed AIS data, safety critical target
information, Alarm message (ALR) and Safety Related
Message (SRM) messages. You can also set up a safe
zone.

AIS target symbols

Sleeping target
Target not activated, dangerous or

lost.

Activated target

Target activated i.e. AIS vector
displayed.
Vector line (optional) shows predicted
distance travelled within given time.

Selected target

Target selected with cursor.
Can activate the target and view
detailed data.

Dangerous target

Targets within specified distance
(CPA) or time (TCPA).
Dangerous target alarm sounds
and target flashes.

Uncertain target

Calculated CPA/TCPA value uncertain.

Lost target

When signal of a dangerous AIS
target not received for 10 seconds.
Target orientated in COG or CSE
direction as appropriate.
Alarm sounds and target flashes

WARNING:

COG/SOG
vector

Heading

AIS

Direction
of turn

How do I view target information?

AIS DATA

AUTO ON OFF

125oT

7.7kt

01.30nm

12h15m30s

How do I view detailed AIS data?

AIS Target info: Sim Target 6

142oT

COG

25,7kt

SOG

--,---nm

CPA

--h--m--s

TCPA

O

IMO No

Dest

ETA

--/--/---- --:--:--AM

Under Way Using Engine

Status

Normal

Type

VIEW FULL

AIS DATA

More information...

?

MNSI

6

Name

Sim Target 6

Call sign

Last seen

01/01 /2006 01 :13:21A M

Lat

30 39’.702W

080o18'.702W

Lon

159oT

Hdg

--,---nm

--,---ft

Length

--,---ft

Beam

--ft

Draught

See the 'AIS' chapter of the reference manual for data classes and how
to customise this feature.

Smaller vessels do not have to be
fitted with AIS and whilst it is

mandatory for larger commercial
vessels to carry AIS, its use is not. You
should not assume that your AIS will
display ALL vessels in your area.

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Where am I?

Monitoring a course....

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How do I monitor my course?....

Your course is shown on the chart application whilst motion mode is active.
Using COG and heading vectors (Press DATA - CHART VECTORS - COG/HDG VECTORS).
Use the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI). With your display receiving accurate heading and position
information, you can monitor your course and accurately steer to a target waypoint.

What does the CDI show me?....

The CDI gives a graphical representation of your boat's course. This 'rolling road' format represents a width
of sea equal to the Cross Track Error (XTE) limits that you have specified in the Setup menu. As you travel
towards the target waypoint, the checkered pattern moves down the screen to simulate movement at a rate
proportional to your boat's speed.

Direction of

next waypoint

Target waypoint

Correction

arrow

Direction

to steer

Target way-

point name

On course

What do the steering instructions tell me?

On course

Boat on center line.
Zero XTE

More information...

?

See the 'Using the CDI' chapter of the Reference Manual

XTE

0.000nm

line

0ff course

XTE

0.027nm

Boat off center line.
Correction arrow(s) indicate direction to steer

to maintain course to target waypoint.
The greater the XTE, the more arrows.

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What's under the boat?

Adjust P1

SINGLE

PRESET 2

DUAL

PRESET 3

SHALLOW

PRESET 4

DEEP

PRESENTATION

Understanding the fishfinder

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What's under the boat?

The fishfinder application, when connected to a suitable Digital Sounder Module (DSM) and transducer, will help
you to see fish, bottom structure and underwater obstructions. The image scrolls from right to left at an
automatically selected range and frequency to provide a record of the echoes seen. You can mark with a waypoint
any positions of interest that you may wish to return to. These waypoints are added to the waypoint list and can be
used by other applications.

What can I see on the screen?

Transducer Mode

Frequency

SINGLE

F1: 200 kHz

Freq1: 200KHz-Auto

Bottom

ADJUST P1

SINGLE...

PRESET 2

DUAL

How do I interpret the bottom?

Frequency modes

50

PRESET 3
SHALLOW

Freq2: None

69

PRESET 4

DEEP

68

PRESENTATION...

Bottom of
transducer

Depth
markers

Target
depth

Target

Bottom
depth

A thin line indicates a hard
bottom (sand)

A wide line indicates a soft
bottom (mud or seaweed cover)

Peaks and troughs, indicate an
uneven or rocky bottom or a wreck

Dark layers indicate strong signals; lighter layers weaker signals.

What influences target display?

The shape and size of echoes indicating targets, is influenced by a combination of:
Boat speed - flatter at slower speeds Transducer frequency - broader at lower frequencies
Target depth - larger near the surface Target size - larger targets return larger echoes

More information...

?

See the 'Using the Fishfinder' chapter of the Reference Manual.

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What's under the boat?

Adjust P1

SINGLE

PRESET 2

DUAL

PRESET 3

SHALLOW

PRESET 4

DEEP

PRESENTATION

Using the fishfinder....

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How do I change the range or shift the image?

Your system automatically adjusts the display depth range, selecting the shallowest depth that keeps the
bottom on the lower half of the window. You can however, set this manually if required and move the image
within the selected page up or down. Using the range controls will affect all fishfinder windows.

OUT

RANGE

IN

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RANGE

AUTO MAN

OUT

RANGE

IN

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RANGE SHIFT

xx FT

Tur n

Press RANGE

(IN or OUT)

IN - decrease depth.

OUT - increase depth.

Turn to alter

value.

How do I change Presets?

The Fishfinder application window allows you to have up to 4 user configurable preset modes, this allows
you to select and configure the transducer frequency and screen view's (see E-Series reference manual
section 6.6 Display mode settings, and section 6.10 Editing presets).

NONE

ZOOM

A- SCOPE

BOTTOM LOCK

ADJUST P1

SINGLE

Select the preset

to change

ADJUST

FREQ1 FREQ2

SELECT VIEW

ZOOM

Highlight required view

with trackpad

Use the softkeys to select the different modes (unless instructed otherwise)

Tur n

ZOOM

FULL SPLIT

Select required

zoom mode

ZOOM FACTOR
x2 x3 x4 xR

Select required

zoom range

ZOOM POSITION

AUTO MAN

Select required

zoom position

OK

Turn to alter

value

How do I change the gain mode?

The system automatically adjusts the gain control to display the sharpest image. If required, you can select
the gain level to suit your fishing mode:

Low - when cruising

PRESENTATION...

Med - when trolling

GAIN ...

CRUISING (LOW)
TROLLING (MED)

FISHING (HIGH)

GAIN MODE
AUTO MAN

Highlight required

preset

High - when fishing

OK

COLOR GAIN
AUTO MAN

Select gain level

To define the gain mode still further, and to define other settings available on this page, select manual gain
mode and then adjust the level using the rotary control.

More information...

?

See the 'Using the Fishfinder' chapter of the Reference Manual.

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Monitoring data and engines
Viewing video images

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How do I monitor data?....

NAVIGATION WAYPOINT ROUTE FISHING SAILING

The data application enables you to view numeric
data generated by the system or by instruments
available on NMEA 0183, SeaTalk, SeaTalk
2000 and SeaTalk
series of panels which contain data relating to a
particular function or activity. These can be reconfigured
to your needs.

Press the appropriate soft key to select the panel of your
choice.

How do I monitor the engine(s)?....

2

hs

. This information is displayed in a

, NMEA

ENGINE

ENGINE & FUEL FUEL RESOURCES

How do I view video images?....

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 PRESENTATION

ENGINE &

RESOURCES

The engine monitor application enables you to
view data from up to three compatible engines. The
information is displayed in a series of panels which
contain data relating to engine, fuel and fuel
resources. These can be reconfigured to your needs.

Press the appropriate soft key to select the panel of
your choice.

To view data from 3 engines, change the 'No. of
engine' setting in the Panel Setup Menu

The video application enables you to view images
from a satellite TV, video or DVD player or on-board
camera.

Press the appropriate soft key, to select the video input
of your choice or set CYCLE VIDEO to ON (via the
PRESENTATION key), to cycle through the video inputs.

TWIN ENGINE

More information...

?

Note: Video images can only be viewed on the display

to which the video source is connected. They cannot be
networked to other Displays.

See the appropriate chapter of the Reference Manual.

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Navtex and Sirius Weather Data

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Navtex

If connected to a Navtex receiver, you can use your display to view navigation, meteorological and search
and rescue alerts. You can choose which category of alerts will automatically be displayed when one is
received by your display. After you have read the message you can either erase it or save it to the database
(100 maximum). You can view the list of saved messages at any time. Messages are viewed and alerts set­up via the Setup Menu option Navtex Messages.

Viewing saved messages

Setup

Chart Setup...

1.

MENU

Highlight and select

Navtex messages

Cartography Setup

AIS Layer Setup...

Navtex Messages......

Highlight required

item in list

Navtex Message List

Date Time Message ID

Message

2.

Associated message displayed

in message box

Move control to

message box

The Sirius Weather application (USA only)

To run the Sirius Weather application you will
need to purchase an SR100 weather receiver and
a subscription to Sirius weather.

Once connected, the weather application
superimposes historical, current and forecasted
weather graphics and environmental conditions
on the world map and provides textual forecasts
and warnings. These help you to determine the
actual conditions in your vicinity or at a particular
location.

As in the chart application, use the cursor to
move around the map and view different
locations, and the range button to zoom in and
out.

To re-center the map on your boat use the FIND
SHIP soft key.

Note: As with all weather services, the
information presented is advisory only and you
should be aware that errors may occur.

Note: If you have an SR100 connected, you can
also control your Sirius satellite audio via your
E-Series display.

Range Time data

2400 nm

FIND SHIP

Surface
observation
stations

DISPLAY

GRAPHICS...

Navtex Message List

Date Time Message ID

Scroll through message

(if applicable)

Marine
zone

12:00 22/11

ANIMATE

WEATHER...

Weather soft keys

Message

Wave
heights

WEATHER

REPORTS...

Signal
strength

Medium

PRESENTATION...

More information...

?

See the appropriate chapter for the Reference Manual.

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Sirius Weather Data

NOWRad

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(continued)

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FIND SHIP

DISPLAY

GRAPHICS

ANIMATE

WEATHER

WEATHER

REPORTS

PRESENTATION

By default, all weather graphics are
set to OFF.
To display the required weather
graphic:

Weather symbols (USA only)

24

22

Storm cast

Sea surface temperature

(blue-green-yellow

-orange-red)

26

22

Surface pressure

Florida

Cuba

Waves

(blues-green-red)

NWS C-man WSTBuoy

Surface observation station

(pink)

DISPLAY

GRAPHICS...

Canadian radar

(light green- dark red)

Cities (grey)

Weather Graphics

Storm Cast
Sea Surface Temp
Canadian Radar

Highlight, select and switch graphic
on/off as required

Lightning

(light-med-dark yellow)

Rain (green-yellow-red)
Snow (blues)
Mixture (pinks)

FF

OFF
OFF
OFF

OFF
ON

Or

Wind

(see below for details)

Florida

Marine zones

High pressure (blue) High pressure (red)

Stationary front (red-blue)

Trough (brown) Isobars (grey)

Squall line (red)

Cold front (blue)Warm front (red) Occluded front (purple)

1012

Dry line (brown)

Storm Tracks symbols

Shown in three different colours:
Grey - historical Red - current Orange - forecast

Note: Highlight the symbol for additional information

Hurricane

(Category 1-5)

Tropical

storm

Tropical disturbance

or tropical depression

Wind speed symbols (knots)

3-7 8-12 13-17 18-22 23-27 28-32 33-37 38-43 44-47 48-52 53-57 78-8273-7768-7263-6758-62 88-9383-87 98-10294-97

More information...

?

See the Weather (USA only) chapter of the Reference Manual.

1010

etc.

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Autopilot Operation

Using the Autopilot controls

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How do I access Auto and Standby from my E-Series?

Enabling the Autopilot from set up:

Enabling and engaging the autopilot
To allow the E-Series to control autopilot functions, you need to
enable autopilot control on the display unit. With autopilot
control enabled, the unit lets you engage the autopilot whenever
it has a target waypoint. You can see information for the target
waypoint on the Pilot Control pop-up. The default autopilot
setting is disabled.

What are the Autopilot symbols?

To enable autopilot control on the
E-Series display:
Press the MENU button to open
the Setup Menu.
Select System Setup > System
Integration > Autopilot Control >
Enabled.
Press the OK button.

Wind Vane

mode

Power Steer

mode

Pilot Alarm

mode

No Pilot

connected

Auto

mode

Track

mode

How do I engage and disengage the Autopilot in normal operation?

When the autopilot is enabled, the E-Series
prompts you to engage the autopilot
whenever you initiate a GOTO or FOLLOW
ROUTE.

Select GOTO or FOLLOW ROUTE to display
the Engage Pilot screen.

Select ENGAGE PILOT to display the Pilot
Control screen.

NOTE:
If you press OK, CANCEL or the page times
out without engaging the autopilot, you
go back to the navigation screen with the
autopilot disengaged.

SHIP

FIND

AUTO

CURSOR

GOTO AIS OPTIONS

GOTO CURSOR

FOLLOW ROUTE

OPTIONS

ENGAGE PILOT

TRACK

NAVIGATION

OPTIONS

GOTO WAYPOINT

OPTIONS

How do I disengage the Autopilot in an emergency?

Standby

mode

PRESENTATION

STANDBY

You can choose to disengage the pilot quickly if required by pressing the Power key

Select 'AUTOPILOT STANDBY' to put the
pilot in the autopilot into standby mode
and take control of the helm manually

More information...

?

See Autopilot control chapter of the Reference Manual.

AUTOPILOT

STANDBY

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What is around me?

VRM/EBL

TARGET

TRACKING

Understanding
the digital radar

Card 24

What do the digital radar colors show me?....

GAIN

ENHANCE
ECHOES...

PRESENTATION

Data bar

Ships
position

AIS
target

Radar
range

Dual
range
indicator

Preset
gain
mode

Orientation

Motion
mode

Range
ring
separation

Radar
status
Icons

Ships
heading
marker

Land mass

Range ring

The colors displayed represent the strength of the echoes received from targets. For most targets the echo strength
is closely related to their size. Colors also help to distinguish targets within Clutter. Normally, targets will be
displayed as a stronger color than the surrounding clutter. For example, a Buoy with a radar reflector will show
clearly in sea clutter.

How do I change the radar gain settings?....

The Radar application window allows you to select 4 user configurable preset modes, Buoy, Harbour, Coastal &
Offshore. They allow you to configure the Gain, Color Gain, Rain & Sea Clutter settings to aid you in customising
the display to suit the conditions (see E-Series Reference manual, 'Tuning the radar display'). For each gain preset,
Auto mode is recommended, but you can change settings manually for each preset to suit individual situations.

Turn

Turn to alter

value

GAIN...

Select the Gain

softkey

OK

Select the ok to save

manual setting softkey

COASTAL MODE

Select the mode

to change

GAIN

AUTO MAN

Select softkey,

select MAN

24

GAIN

AUTO MAN

Change value to suit

your conditions

More information...

?

See the 'Using the Radar (Digital)' chapter of the Reference Manual

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Operating a networked E-Series Display

Seatalk

Data Master

S

.

System Setup....

S

.

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What does a networked system do?

If you have connected two or more E-Series Displays (via either a crossover coupler or SeaTalk High Speed

2

Switch), all system data (from NMEA 0183, SeaTalk, SeaTalk
can be transferred across the network enabling you to input, view and maintain data across all your displays
irrespective of the Display from which the data originated (excepting Video Input).

How is the network controlled?

The display that has been installed and nominated as the master, should always be switched on (preferably
first). The master display maintains the waypoint, route and track lists as well as data from NMEA and
SeaTalk. Each time the master display detects a change on any display e.g. waypoint, route or track added or
edited, the data is copied to the database which in turn is copied to all other Displays that are switched on.

If the system does not detect a master, either because it is not switched on or because a master has not been
selected, an alarm will sound and you will be prompted to set a master display.

, NMEA 2000, SeaTalkhs waypoints, routes etc)

How do I change the master display?

System Setup Menu

Highlight System Integration

Select

MENU

Setup

Chart Setup....

Chart Setup....

Cartogrphy Setup....

Cartogrphy Setup....

AIS setup....

AIS setup....

ystem Setup...

Alarm Setup....

Alarm Setup....

GPS Status....

GPS Status....

Highlight System
Setup

Select

Position Mode...
TD Setup...
Simulator
Bearing Mode
MOD Data Type
Variation Source
Manual Variation
Language
Extended Character Set

Ground Trip Reset...
Settings Reset...
Settings and Data Reset...

Date/Time Setup...
Unit Setup...

ystem Integration..

Waypoint Password Setup...

Lat/Long

ON
Tru e
Position

o

Auto(05

W)

o

00

E
English (US)
OFF

System Integration setup Menu

DCM Message

Bridge NMEA Heading

NMEA Output Setup....

ON
ON
ON
OFF

Highlight Data Master

Select

Select ON

OFF
ON

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Raymarine Ltd

Quay Point
Northarbour Road,
Portsmouth, Hampshire
England PO6 3TD
[phone]
www.raymarine.com

Raymarine Inc.

21 Manchester Street,
Merrimack,
NH 03054-4801
USA
1-603 881 5200
www.raymarine.com

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