Raymarine RAYCHART 620 PLUS User Manual
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RayChart 620
and 630
Owner’ s
Handbook
Document number: 81155_2
Date: 11th May1999
RayChart 620 and 630
Electronic Charting Systems
Owner’ s Handbook
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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 device 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 judgement, and this device should not be relied upon as a
substitute for such prudence and judgement.
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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
676 Island Pond Road
Manchester, NH 03109-5420
Telephone: (603) 647-7530
1-800 539-5539
Fax: (603) 634-4756
EUROPE Raytheon Marine Limited
Anchorage Park
Portsmouth
Hampshire PO3 5TD
England
Telephone: (+44) 1705 693611
Fax: (+44) 1705 694642
Copyright © Raytheon Marine Company 1999
The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best
of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, the Raytheon
policy of continuous improvement and updating may change product
specifications without prior notice. Therefore, unavoidable differences between
the product and handbook may occur from time to time, for which liability
cannot be accepted by Raytheon.
Raytheon is a registered trademark of Raytheon Company
SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raytheon Marine Europe Limited
RayChart is a trademark of Raytheon Marine Company
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Preface
This handbook covers the following electronic charting systems from Raytheon
Marine Company:
• RayChart 620 monochrome chartplotter
• RayChart 630 color chartplotter
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.
Raytheon Product Support or your local dealer will be available to answer any
questions you may have.
How this Handbook is Organized
This handbook is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduces the chartplotter’s features and concepts.
Chapter 2: Explains how to start using the chartplotter, including instructions
for turning it on, using the controls, changing the lighting, and using chart cards.
This chapter also describes how to display navigational data. Simple exercises
are included.
Chapter 3: Provides instructions for using the initial soft keys to set up onscreen routes, navigate to a point and measure distances.
Chapter 4: Explains how to use additional basic functions, such as track
histories, marks and events. It also explains how to use the Man Overboard
(MOB) function.
Chapter 5: Provides information on the stored data, such as waypoints, routes
and events, and how you can review, edit and use them.
Chapter 6: Provides instructions for customizing the chartplotter defaults,
such as the numerical units used, the equipment connected and the alarm
settings, to suit your preferences. It also explains how to customize the screen
display.
Chapter 7: Provides instructions for installing the chartplotter.
Chapter 8: Provides information on maintenance, and what to do if you
experience problems with your chartplotter.
Appendix A: Lists the system specifications.
Appendix B: Defines the NMEA data received/transmitted by the chartplotter.
A glossary (including a list of abbreviations), index and warranty information
are included at the end of the handbook.
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How to Use this Handbook
This handbook is organized with the information about operating the
chartplotter at the front, since you will probably use these chapters most often.
When you first receive your chartplotter, you should read Chapter 7, and install
the equipment. Then read Chapters 1 and 2 to familiarize yourself with the
controls of the chartplotter. You may also wish to read Chapters 3, 4 and 5.
When you are happy with the basics of using the chartplotter, read Chapter 6,
decide how you wish to set up your defaults, alarms and the screen, and follow
the instructions to make your changes.
Once you are on the water, you can follow the instructions in Chapters 3 and 4
to perform all your routine tasks, and refer to Chapter 5 for information about
more advanced features.
If you experience any difficulties with your chartplotter, refer to Chapter 8.
Refer to the Glossary if there are any terms you are unfamiliar with.
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Note: The Quick Reference Card, included with your system, provides a useful
summary of the chartplotter controls.
Text Conventions
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold
capitals; for example, MENU. The soft (unlabelled) key functions, menus and
options are shown in normal capitals; for example, ROUTE.
Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a sequence of
numbered steps, are indicated by the ➤ symbol in the margin.
Terms included in the glossary are shown in bold type.
Exercises are shown in italic type, like this paragraph.
Warranty
To register your 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
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure
that performance is not compromised.
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ....................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview..................................................................................... 1
Features ...................................................................................... 1
Functions .................................................................................... 2
Navigational Displays ................................................................. 2
1.2 The Chart Display ........................................................................ 3
1.3 Operating Controls ...................................................................... 5
The Trackpad and Cursor............................................................. 5
Dedicated Keys ........................................................................... 6
The Soft Keys ............................................................................. 7
Soft Key Initial Functions ....................................................... 7
Other Soft Key Functions ....................................................... 8
Pop-Up Menus ............................................................................ 8
Database Lists ............................................................................. 8
Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display ........ 11
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................11
2.2 Switching the Chartplotter On and Off..........................................11
2.3 Adjusting the Lighting and Contrast .............................................13
2.4 Using Chart Cards .......................................................................14
Inserting a Chart Card .................................................................14
Removing a Chart Card ..............................................................15
Dis pla yin g th e Ch art Dat a ...........................................................15
Displaying Information About Objects ........................................16
Por t Ar ea ..............................................................................18
Tid e D ata..............................................................................19
2.5 Controlling the Chart ..................................................................20
Moving the Chart .......................................................................20
Changing the Chart Scale.......................................................21
Changing the Chart Center .....................................................22
Displaying Navigation Data ........................................................24
Chart .........................................................................................24
Changing between Full Screen and Windows .........................25
Changing the Window Set Up ................................................25
Navigation .................................................................................26
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Chapter 3: Using the Initial Soft Keys................................................ 29
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................29
Safety ...................................................................................29
3.2 Setting Up and Using On-Screen Routes ......................................30
Making a New On-Screen Route .................................................31
Editing an Existing Route On-Screen...........................................32
Editing Route Information ..........................................................33
Using a Route.............................................................................35
Following, Reversing and Stopping a Route............................35
Advancing to the Next Leg of the Route..................................36
Erasing a Route .....................................................................36
3.3 Using the GO TO Key .................................................................37
Navigating to a Target Point ........................................................37
Editing the Waypoint Details ......................................................37
Clearing or Changing a GO TO ...................................................38
3.4 Measuring Distances Using the RULER Key ...............................39
Chapter 4: Additional Basic Functions .............................................. 41
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................41
4.2 Marks and Events........................................................................41
Placing and Deleting a Mark .......................................................42
Placing and Deleting an Event .....................................................43
4.3 Using Track Histories..................................................................43
Starting and Stopping a Track .....................................................44
Deleting the Current Track..........................................................44
Editing Track Controls ...............................................................44
4.5 Man OverBoard (MOB) .............................................................46
4.6 Alarms and Timers .....................................................................47
Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) .................................................. 49
5.1 Introduction ................................................................................49
5.2 The Waypoint List ......................................................................50
Viewing the Waypoint List .........................................................50
Waypoint List Operations ...........................................................51
Finding a Waypoint in the List ...............................................51
Editing a Waypoint or Adding a New Waypoint......................52
5.3 The Current Route ......................................................................53
Viewing the Current Route .........................................................53
Current Route Operations ...........................................................54
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5.4 The Route List ............................................................................55
Viewing the Route List ...............................................................55
Route List Operations .................................................................56
Route Details .............................................................................57
Editing a Route or Building a New Route .....................................57
5.5 Finding and Displaying a Waypoint.............................................59
5.6 Displaying and Printing the Log ..................................................59
5.7 Printing the screen ......................................................................60
Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter ......................................... 61
6.1 Introduction ...............................................................................61
6.2 Setting Up the Data.....................................................................62
Changing the Parameters ............................................................62
Setting Up the System.................................................................63
Language ..............................................................................65
Units ....................................................................................65
Date and Time.......................................................................65
Simulator ..............................................................................65
Help .....................................................................................65
Keypress Sound ....................................................................66
Cursor Echo ..........................................................................66
GPS Input .............................................................................66
Serial Output.........................................................................66
Printer Baud Rate ..................................................................66
Setting Up the Navigation Data ...................................................66
Heading ................................................................................68
Magnetic Variation ...............................................................68
Position Resolution ...............................................................68
TD Settings Menu .................................................................68
Map Datum and Fix Datum....................................................69
Position Correction ...............................................................69
Head Up Response ................................................................69
Setting Up the Chartplotter..........................................................70
Waypoint Name ....................................................................71
Waypoint Display .................................................................71
Course Vector .......................................................................71
Heading Vector .....................................................................71
Wind Vector .........................................................................71
Tide Vector...........................................................................72
Dead Reckoning....................................................................72
Cur sor Dat a Bo x ...................................................................72
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Setting Up the Alarms and Timers ...............................................72
Alarms..................................................................................73
Timers ..................................................................................73
Fix Status ...................................................................................74
Initializing the GPS ...............................................................74
Setting Up a Differential Beacon ............................................75
Memory C-Card .........................................................................76
6.3 Customizing the Screen Display ..................................................78
Setting the Cartography Detail ....................................................78
Chart Orientation........................................................................79
Setting Up Windows ..................................................................80
Changing Color Settings .............................................................82
Chapter 7: Installation ....................................................................... 85
7.1 Introduction ...............................................................................85
EMC Installation Guidelines .......................................................86
7.2 Pac kin g Li st ...............................................................................87
7.3 Planning the Installation ..............................................................88
Selecting a Location ...................................................................88
Connection Options....................................................................89
Cabling ......................................................................................90
7.4 Mounting the Chartplotter...........................................................90
Trunnion Mounting ....................................................................90
Panel Mounting..........................................................................90
7.5 Chartplotter Connections ............................................................92
Power/NMEA Connection..........................................................92
DC Power .............................................................................93
NMEA Connection ...............................................................93
Printer Connection ................................................................94
GPS Sensor Port .........................................................................94
SeaTalk Connection ...................................................................94
7.6 System Check and Initial Setup ...................................................95
System Check ............................................................................95
Switch On and Initial Setup .........................................................95
EMC Checks Before Going to Sea...............................................96
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Chapter 8: Maintenance and Problem Solving ................................. 97
8.1 Routine Maintenance..................................................................97
Cabling and Connections ............................................................97
EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines.........................................97
Disposal ...............................................................................97
8.2 Problem Solving.........................................................................98
Common Problems and Their Solutions.......................................98
How to Contact Raytheon (US) ...................................................99
For Marine Product and Services Information .........................99
For Accessories and Parts ......................................................99
For Technical Support: ..........................................................99
For Product Repair and Service ..............................................99
How to Contact Raytheon (Europe) ...........................................100
Accessories and Parts ..........................................................100
Technical Support ...............................................................100
Worldwide Support ..................................................................100
Appendix A: Specification ................................................................101
Appendix B: NMEA Data Received and Transmitted ......................103
Glossary.............................................................................................105
G.1 Terms ......................................................................................105
G.2 Abbreviations ..........................................................................107
Index..................................................................................................109
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Intr oduction
1.1 Overview
The chartplotter is a sophisticated electronic charting system, which uses GPS
or dGPS data to make navigation as simple and accurate as possible.
The chartplotter displays chart information from the C-MAP NT
electronic chart cards (C-Cards), and position information from satellites. It can
also display data available from other compatible instruments in your system.
The chartplotter is designed to be extremely easy to use, while providing
powerful options for handling data and customizing the system to match your
requirements. Everyday functions are available at the touch of a button, with as
much or as little help as you need. The on-screen prompt and menu system,
from which you can select the functions and options you require, simplifies
even complex tasks such as editing stored route data.
The monochrome display unit can be installed either above or below deck; the
color display unit must be mounted below. The display can be illuminated for
night-time use.
Features
• Large-screen waterproof display available in monochrome or color.
• Chart display with zoom and pan control; includes a background world map
• Display of chart object information, including port and tide data.
• Vessel’s position displayed, with optional heading, course, tide and wind
• Display options include control of cartographic data and windows for
• Plotter mode, which allows the use of the chartplotter at scales for which no
• Eight languages.
• Memory C-cards can be used to store and transfer route, waypoint, event and
• If two chartplotters are installed on the system, each can be operated
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range of
and two slots for C-MAP NT C-Cards providing large-scale cartography.
vectors, and optional track history display.
displaying navigational data such as Course Deviation Indicator (CDI),
Bearing Deviation Indicator (BDI), and data from other instruments.
chart information is available.
track history data.
independently, but the active route is displayed on both units.
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Functions
• Quick and easy on-screen route setup and control of up to 20 routes, 1000
waypoints.
• GOTO function navigating immediately to a waypoint.
• Event and mark recording.
• Edit and review functions for stored route, waypoint and event data.
• Setup options to customize the chartplotter according to your own system
preferences, such as chart orientation (north up, course up or head up),
display windows, and alarm setup.
• Ruler function for measuring chart distances.
• Centre options for centering the chart on the ship, cursor, or a specified
position, and a Home Mode for displaying the vessel’s current position and
tracking information.
• Alarm reporting and control, and a range of timers including countdown and
elapsed timers.
• Log record.
• Print option.
Navigational Displays
The chartplotter is compatible with the SeaTalk® and NMEA 0183 standards.
Full functionality of the chartplotter is achieved when it is part of an integrated
system, with other equipment connected via SeaTalk or NMEA 0183. Data
from this connected equipment, including position, waypoints and routes, is
displayed on the chartplotter and is used in calculations. Details of connecting
other equipment are given in Chapter 7.
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1.2 The Chart Display
The chartplotter includes a small-scale world map, detailed navigation
information is displayed when a chart card is installed.
The
The chartplotter screen includes a cursor data box which normally provides the
following information:
• The cursor position, in either latitude and longitude or TDs, depending on
your setup
• The vessel’s Course Over Ground (COG) and Speed Over Ground (SOG)
• A scale ruler in the selected units (e.g. nautical miles)
• The units in which chart depth data is displayed
• The cursor’s bearing (BRG) and range (RNG) from your vessel’s current
position
The cursor data box is also used to display the vessel’s position and the range
and bearing to the active waypoint, when the chartplotter is in Home Mode (see
Section 2.5).
A sample chart display, in its default configuration with a chart card installed, is
shown in the top illustration overleaf.
The chart display can show additional information, depending on the current
data and on your setup selections, as shown in the example display in the
bottom illustration overleaf. You can also display the cursor position from other
compatible displays (see Chapter 6).
Chart Display
Note: If required, you can use the setup options to change the units in which
information is displayed, turn off the cursor data box and soft key labels, and
change the chart orientation (see Chapter 6).
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Chart Display
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Shows the current
cursor position as
either Lat/Long
or TDs
Scale rule,
in nautical miles
Chart boundary
Lat/Long grid
Vessel's heading
vector
Vessel's current
position
Cursor position,
controlled by the
trackpad
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COG SOG
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DEPTH IN FEET
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Object data box
Route leg
Active waypoint
Track history
Mark
Event
Default soft key labels
These can be turned off. To redisplay them, press any soft key.
CURSOR
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1.3 Operating Controls
To control the chartplotter, the 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.
• Eight 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 symbol (
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 nighttime use. Many controls display a help message; you can switch help (and soft
key labels) off as described in Chapter 6.
) visible on the display. You move the
Controls
Operating
Dedicated key
Soft keys
Dedicated keys
The T r ackpad and Cursor
The trackpad 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 sides 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
Dedicated
keys
Trackpad
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Operating
Controls
diagonally. The cursor moves faster as you continue to press the trackpad. The
current cursor position is shown in the cursor data box.
The cursor is displayed as a cross symbol (✣) on the chart. It is used to:
• Select a position on the chart.
• Select an item e.g. waypoint, on the chart.
• Pan the chart display.
➤ Try using the trackpad now to move the cursor around the chart. You can use
short presses on the trackpad to move the cursor small distances, or press and
hold to move the cursor quickly.
As you move the cursor to the edge of the display, the display pans across the
chart so that the area you have moved to remains in view. If you continue to
pan, the chart is redrawn on the screen at intervals.
If you move the cursor over an object for which there is information available,
an Object Data Box appears at the top of the screen (see Chapter 2).
Dedicated Keys
These keys have fixed functions. Some keys can be used in two ways:
• Press: Press the key momentarily and then release it. This method is used for
most key operations.
Controls
• Press and hold: Press the key and hold it down for the length of time stated
(for example, 3 seconds), and then release it.
Operating
When you press a dedicated key, one of the following happens:
a) The associated operation is performed, 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 desired, you can turn the sound off as part of
your set up procedure (see Chapter 6).
The dedicated keys are defined in the illustration on page 9.
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The 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 initial 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.
Note: Throughout this manual the term soft key label is shortened to soft key.
When you are instructed to press a soft key, this means press the key below the
soft key label.
You can control whether or not the soft key labels are displayed all the time,
using the system set up as described in Chapter 6. If no labels are displayed,
press one of the soft keys to make them appear. The labels disappear again if
you do not press a key for 7 seconds.
Like the dedicated keys, when you press a soft key one of the following
happens:
a) The associated operation is actioned, e.g. GOTO.
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.
Controls
Operating
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.
Soft Key Initial Functions
In the initial operating mode, the soft keys provide a quick method of
performing the most commonly used tasks. These tasks are described in detail
in Chapter 3.
ROUTE
You use the soft keys to access the following functions:
ROUTE Set up or edit an on-screen route of waypoints, and navigate
towards them in turn
GO TO Navigate towards a location you have indicated with the
cursor
RULER Measure distances and bearings on the chart
CENTER Center the chart on the cursor, vessel or a specified position,
or select Home Mode
GO TO RULER CENTER
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Operating
Controls
If different soft keys are displayed, press the CLEAR key to select the initial
functions.
Other Soft Key Functions
In addition to the initial soft keys, the dedicated keys MENU, EVENT, MARK,
DISPLAY or POWER provide access to different functions; these functions
have associated soft keys as shown in the illustration on page 9.
Press CLEAR to return to the initial soft key display.
Pop-Up Menus
Pop-up menus provide access to set up options. You use the trackpad to select
an option from the menu, then use the appropriate keys to set the option. An onscreen prompt tells you which key to use. When appropriate, an input box will
be displayed for you to enter information.
Database Lists
The waypoints and routes that you create on the chartplotter are stored in
database lists. You can view these lists and select items for editing.
When a list is on-screen, associated soft keys are also displayed; you use the
trackpad to select an item from the list, then use the appropriate soft key to
perform the required action. For example, you can delete a waypoint or a route.
DISPLAY
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DISPLAY
Press to display current main screen mode.
Press to toggle the main screen modes, and use the soft keys to
select the required window or a full-screen display.
The display times out to the normal display.
Press and hold for 5 seconds to print the current display
MARK
Press to display Mark soft keys
Choose Mark symbol.
Press PLACE MARK to place the mark symbol at the cursor position.
Press EXIT to finish.
MOB
Press and hold for 2 seconds to activate or cancel Man Overboard.
POWER
Press to turn on the display.
Press to access lighting control.
Press for 3 seconds to turn off
the display.
TRACKS
START
EDIT
DELETE
ROUTE GOTO
SCREEN EDIT SET UP
CARTOGRAPHY
ORIENTATION
WINDOWS
COLOURS
WAYPOINT LIST
CURRENT ROUTE
ROUTE LIST
FIND
LOG
RULER
SYSTEM
NAVIGATE
PLOTTER
ALARMS/TIMERS
FIX STATUS
MEMORY C-CARD
Soft keys
Press to select the indicated function, or scroll round a menu list.
If no labels are displayed, press any soft key to display the default
soft key labels.
Labels change when you press a dedicated key, as
shown above the keys.
CENTER
PLACE MARK
SELECT SYMBOL DELETE MARK
Chart range scale control
Press the top of the key to zoom out to a smaller-scale chart.
Press the bottom of the key to zoom in to a larger-scale chart.
Press and hold to change the scale faster.
EVENT
Press to display Event soft keys
Choose Event symbol.
Press PLACE EVENT to place event symbol at the vessel's position.
Press EXIT to finish.
PLACE EVENT SELECT SYMBOL
DELETE EVENT EXIT
Trackpad
Press the edge to move the cursor on the chart or in the menus.
MENU
Press to display the Main Menus, with the last-used option
highlighted. Use the soft keys or trackpad to highlight the required
option, and press ENTER.
Press CLEAR to finish.
EXIT
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS - BRIGHTNESS + NIGHT VIEW
BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS -
BRIGHTNESS + CONTRAST -
CONTRAST +
ENTER
Press to confirm a selection and (if appropriate) clear the current
soft key labels. The key either performs the selected task,
accepts changes, or leads to a display of further options.
CLEAR
Press to cancel an operation or display, and return to the previous
display.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started and Contr olling
the Chart Display
2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides information, instructions and simple exercises to get you
started using the chartplotter. It will help you to become familiar with the chart
display and the functions of the controls before you start using the chartplotter
for routine navigation. It also explains how to change the back lighting, how to
use chart cards and how to control the chart display.
More detailed information on operating the chartplotter is given in Chapters 3, 4
and 5.
2.2 Switching the Chartplotter On and Off
➤ To switch the chartplotter on and start operation:
1. Press and release the red POWER key.
The keys light up, and the display shows the last-used location. Over this is
the chartplotter status screen, which includes:
- Software version number
- Database version number
- Chart number and description for any card in each of the two card slots.
After 10 seconds, the following caution is displayed:
CAUTION
The charts displayed on your Chartplotter are based on geographical data
that C-MAP believes to be accurate. However you should not rely on these
displays as your primary source of navigation, rather your Chartplotter
should be used only as a backup to official government charts and
traditional methods of navigation.
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Started
Getting
Note: You can now turn on and adjust the display backlighting and contrast, if
required, as described later in Section 2.3.
2. When you have read the notice, press the CONTINUE soft key to accept the
caution.
The Fix Status window, providing GPS status information is displayed. The
Fix Status window is illustrated and described on the following page.
3. To clear the Fix Status window and display the chart, press the CHART soft
key. (You can redisplay the Fix Status window later if required, as
described in Chapter 6.)
Chartplotter
Turning the
On and Off
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➤ To switch the chartplotter off, press and hold the POWER key for three
seconds. A countdown timer is displayed, and if you release the key before the
timer reaches zero the chartplotter will remain on. Otherwise, when the timer
reaches zero the chartplotter display is cleared and the key lights go off.
Fix Status Window
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The right side of the window shows the satellite positions, with each satellite
identified by a number. The bargraphs on the left indicate the signal strength for
each of the currently located satellites. Initially, the chartplotter uses the
predicted satellite positions, and the bargraphs are blank until the satellites are
located.
The GPS searches for the strongest signals: at least four are required for an
accurate position fix. If the signals from the currently located satellites are not
strong enough, the GPS searches for other satellites and these are displayed in
turn. If the fix is from another source (e.g. Loran) the display ahows “Good Fix”
but satellite positions may not be shown.
If a position fix has not been established, a “Fix Alarm” message is displayed.
You can clear the alarm by pressing any key. The unit will beep every few
seconds to indicate there is no position fix, until the position has been
established.
The soft keys INITIALIZE and BEACON can be used to initialize the GPS and to
manually set up a differential beacon. These functions are described in
Chapter 6.
Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display
2.3 Adjusting the Lighting and Contr ast
You can change the level of screen backlighting and monochrome screen
contrast.
• A 630 Chartplotter with color display has six brightness levels and a day/
night view setting.
• A 620 Chartplotter with a monochrome display has six brightness levels and
40 contrast levels.
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Note: The color display lighting can be dimmed but cannot be turned off.
The control key lighting is bright when the screen backlighting is on.When the
screen lighting is off, the keys are lit at a low level so that you can always find
the keys.
➤ To change the backlighting and contrast:
1. Press the POWER key. (Do not press and hold the key, or the power-off
message will be displayed.)
The brightness slider is displayed on the color screen; the soft keys provide
control of the slider and the night /day setting.
Two sliders appear on the monochrome screen, showing the current
settings for brightness and contrast; the soft keys provide control of the
sliders.
Color
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS - BRIGHTNESS + NIGHT VIEW
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Contrast
Lighting and
Adjusting the
Monochrome
BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS -
BRIGHTNESS + CONTRAST -
CONTRAST +
2. Press the appropriate soft key, to adjust the backlight brightness or the
contrast to the required level. The brightness and contrast change as you
adjust the sliders.
On the color display, press the NIGHT VIEW/DAY VIEW soft key to switch
between the night and day setting.
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3. Press ENTER or CLEAR to store the new settings and return to the previous
display.
Alternatively, after several the seconds the lighting controls are removed
and the screen returns to the previous display.
The new lighting and contrast levels are retained until you reset them or turn off
the chartplotter.
At power-on, the monochrome screen lighting is always off, but the last-used
contrast setting is retained.
The color screen powers-on at the last used settings for brightness and night/day
view.
2.4 Using Chart Cards
The chartplotter has a built-in world map. Most areas are covered on a scale of
about 300nm per inch on the screen, although some populated areas have
details down to 30nm per inch on the screen. The chartplotter displays a scale
indicator on the screen for all chart displays.
RayChart 620 and 630
To use the chartplotter fully, charts with detailed information for the area in
which you wish to navigate are required. These are available on C-MAP NT
electronic chart cards (C-Cards), each of which can store as many as 20 charts
in an electronic format. A single C-MAP chart normally provides as much
information as is available in paper charts for that geographic area, with detail
up to 0.05nm per inch.
The chartplotter allows you to install two chart cards at the same time. You can
also use the slots for C-MAP Memory C-Cards, which allow you to store and
retrieve data such as waypoints and routes.
Note: You can insert and remove cards while a chart is displayed. The chart
information is displayed when the chartplotter redraws the screen eg, when you
pan outside the current area or use the
After removal of a card, chart information is retained until screen redraw.
You should not insert or withdraw either card whilst a chart is redrawing.
RANGE
key to change the chart scale.
Inserting a Chart Card
➤ To insert a chart card:
1. Check that the card is the correct format (C-MAP NT C-Card), with the
required chart stored on it.
2. Open the card cover, at the top left of the chartplotter front panel, by
pushing the latch to the left and then opening the cover as shown in the
illustration on the following page.
Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display
3. Hold the card with the metal contacts facing left and the text “front
insertion” towards the card slot. The C-MAP label will be facing right, as
shown in the illustration.
4. Gently push the card into one of the two slots. It will only go in if it is the
right way round.
Push the card in as far as it will go, then move it to the left so that the top is
under the retaining pegs. Release the card so that it is held in place by the
pegs.
5. Close the card cover so that is clicks shut, to stop water splashing into the
chartplotter.
6. Display the chart information by pressing the RANGE key to change the
chart scale.
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Using
Chart Cards
Removing a Chart Card
➤ To remove a chart card:
1. Open the card cover, at the top left of the chartplotter front panel, by
pushing the latch to the left (see above).
2. Press down the card you wish to remove, and move the top of the card to the
right to clear the retaining pegs.
3. Pull out the card.
Displaying the Chart Data
The new chart information will be displayed when you move the cursor into an
area covered by the new chart and zoom in.
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The boundary of each chart digitized in the displayed card is shown as a box or
rectangle. (You can switch off the chart boundaries display if you wish, as part
of the chartplotter setup described in Chapter 6).
➤ To zoom in:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor inside one of the chart boxes, and press
the lower part of the RANGE key.
That area is expanded so that you can see more detail. Note that the smaller
the chart box is on the screen, the greater the amount of detail that is
available when you zoom in.
Note: You cannot zoom out further than the world map and, unless you
have switched on the Plotter Mode, you cannot zoom in further than the
most detailed chart.
Displaying Information About Objects
Chart cards include a number of displayed objects for which information is
available, such as lights and buoys. Chart source data is also available and, if
your chart includes port and tide data, this can be displayed. You can use the
cursor to identify the object and display detailed information. In addition,
position information is available for waypoints and events added using the
chartplotter functions.
➤ To obtain the chart object information:
1. Move the cursor over the symbol for which you require the information.
After a moment, an Object data box appears at the top of the screen, as
shown at the top of the example below.
If the cursor is over more than one object for which information is available,
the number of objects is shown and their descriptions are listed.
2. To view further details, press ENTER. The soft keys EXPAND, ALLINFO and
NEAREST are displayed.
3. To obtain expanded information about the object(s):
a. Press the EXPAND soft key. The objects and any sub-objects are listed in
a window in the center of the screen.
b. Use the trackpad to scroll up and down the list, and highlight the
required object or sub-object.
c. Press ENTER. Any available information is displayed.
If there is more than one page of information for the object, you can
page through it using the PAGE DN soft key, and go back to the beginning
using the BACK soft key.
d. Press CLEAR to return to the expanded list, and select another object if
required.
Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display
e. Press CLEAR to clear the expanded information display, and return to
the EXPAND and ALLINFO soft key display.
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Lighthouse
Tower
Light
Radar transponder beacon
Fog signal
Depth area
Source of data
4. To obtain all the information available at this location:
a. Press the ALLINFO soft key.
The information is displayed in the same way as the expanded data, but
includes additional information such as the depth area and the source of
the data.
b. Press CLEAR to clear the detailed information display, and return to the
EXPAND and ALLINFO soft key display.
5. To obtain port information for the nearest ports:
a. Press the NEAREST soft key. The port facility symbols are displayed.
b. Use the trackpad to highlight the facility for which you require
information, then press ENTER.
c. The nearest ports providing that facility are listed, with distance and
bearing to the port. If you highlight a port name, then press ENTER the
cursor moves to that port (redrawing the chart) and the details for that
facility are displayed.
Note: The distance and bearing to port is a direct measurement and is not
necessarily a safe route to the facility.
d. Press CLEAR, the facility symbols for the selected port are displayed as
described below.
6. Press CLEAR to return to the initial soft key display.
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