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HSB Series LCD Display

Owner’s Handbook

Document number: 81163_1 Date: 1st September 1999

Preface i

HSB Series LCD Display Owner’s Handbook

September 1999

SAFETY NOTICES

This radar equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular:

1. HIGH VOLTAGE. The LCD display unit and scanner unit contain 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. ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY. The radar scanner transmits

electromagnetic energy. It is important that the radar is turned off whenever personnel are required to come close to the scanner to perform work on the scanner assembly or associated equipment.

It is recommended that the radar scanner is mounted out of range of personnel (above head height).

Avoid looking directly at the antenna as your eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy.

When properly installed and operated, the use of this radar will conform to the requirements of ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3Hz to 300 GHz and NRPB, Board Statement on Restrictions on Human Exposure to Static and Time Varying Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation. Doc NRPB, N0. 5 (1993).

3. NAVIGATION AID. This radar 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 radar unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement.

HSB Series LCD Display

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

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

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. As a result, 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. HSB is a trademark of Raytheon Marine Company. Pathfinder is a trademark of Raytheon Marine Company.

This product contains technology provided under license by Acorn Group plc. The copyright of this intellectual property is acknowledged by Raytheon Marine Company, as are Acorn’s trademarks and patents. Acorn’s world wide web address is http://www.acorn.com.

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Preface

This handbook covers the radar and chart aspects of the following HSB Series systems from Raytheon:

SystemSystem

System

DisplayDisplay

Display

ScannerScanner

Scanner

ChartplotterChartplotter

Chartplotter

Pathfinder Radar RL70 Yes No

Chartplotter RC520 No Yes

Combined Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter RL70RC Yes Yes

Repeater Display RL70 No No Repeater Display RL70RC No Yes Repeater Display RC520 No Yes

Notes: Radar systems are supplied with an appropriate Raytheon scanner unit and inter-connecting cable. Details for installing the scanner are described in the Pathfinder Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook. The chartplotter display unit includes a cartridge holder assembly which contains two slots for C-MAP NT chart cards.

This handbook contains very important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly.

Raytheons Product Support representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Warranty

To register your HSB Series display unit 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.

When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields. These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one another, with a consequent adverse effect on operation. In order to minimise these efffects and enable you to get the best possible performance from your

HSB Series LCD Display

Raytheon equipment, guidelines are given at appropriate points throughout this handbook to enable you to ensure minimum interaction between different items of equipment, i.e. ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

The design and manufacture of Raytheon equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate EMC standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Overview ............................................................................ 1

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................. 1

How to Use This Handbook .................................................... 1

Terminology .......................................................................... 3

General ....................................................................................... 3

Display Unit ........................................................................... 4

Scanner ................................................................................. 4

Display Unit Features .................................................................. 5

Operating Modes ......................................................................... 5

Window Options .................................................................... 5

1.2 The Pathfinder Radar Display ...................................................... 7

Pathfinder Radar Display Options ................................................ 7

Radar Functions ......................................................................... 10

1.3 The Chartplotter Display .............................................................11

Chartplotter Display Options ...................................................... 11

Chartplotter Functions ................................................................ 12

1.4 Operating Controls ......................................................................14

Trackpad and Cursor ..................................................................14

Moving the Cursor ................................................................15

Context-Sensitive Cursor Control .......................................... 15

Dedicated Keys .......................................................................... 16

Soft Keys ................................................................................... 16

Pop-Up Menus ........................................................................... 17

Database Lists ............................................................................18

Chapter 2:

Getting Started & Adjusting the Display .......................................... 19

2.1 Introduction ................................................................................19

Conventions Used ...................................................................... 19

Simulator ...................................................................................19

2.2 Switching the Display On and Off ...............................................20

Radar Mode .......................................................................... 20

Chart Mode ...........................................................................22

Simulator Mode .........................................................................23

Changing the Lighting and Contrast ............................................ 24

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2.3 Controlling the Display ...............................................................25

Selecting the Mode of Operation ................................................. 25

Selecting a Half-Screen Window for Display .......................... 26

Switching Control Between Radar & Chart Screens ................ 29

Returning to the Full-Screen Display ......................................29

Customising the Screen Presentation Options .............................. 31

Switching the Cursor Data Box On and Off .............................31

Switching Radar Range Rings or Chart Grid On and Off ..........31

Data Boxes ...........................................................................32

Waypoint Display - Radar mode ............................................ 32

Custom Options - Chart mode ................................................ 33

2.4 Radar Display Control Functions .................................................34

Using the Zoom Function ............................................................34

Offsetting the Centre .................................................................. 35

Hiding the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM) ...................................36

2.5 Chart Display Control Functions ................................................ 37

Moving Around the Chart ........................................................... 37

Changing the Chart Centre ..................................................... 37

Using FIND SHIP ................................................................. 38

Changing the Chart Scale .......................................................39

2.6 Typical Chart Scenarios ...............................................................41

Place and Goto A Waypoint .............................................................. 42

Make and Follow a Route ..................................................................44

Review Your Passage Plan ................................................................ 46

Displaying the Radar and Synchronising Radar & Chart ..................... 48

Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations ............................................. 51

3.1 Introduction ................................................................................51

3.2 Range Control .............................................................................52

Changing the Range ................................................................... 52

The Standard Range Scale .....................................................52

Determining Actual Radar Range ................................................ 53

3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture ............................... 54

Identifying False Echo Returns ....................................................55

Side Lobes ............................................................................ 55

Indirect Echoes ..................................................................... 56

Multiple Echoes .................................................................... 56

Blind Sectors or Shadow Effect ..............................................56

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Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter and Rain Clutter ............................... 57

Gain Control and Sea Control ................................................ 58

Tuning the Receiver ..............................................................59

Rain Clutter Control, using RAIN and FTC ............................ 60

Changing the Targets Display ..................................................... 61

Interference Rejection ...........................................................62

Target Expansion .................................................................. 62

Target Wakes ........................................................................62

3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs ........................ 63

Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel ...................64

Placing a VRM/EBL ............................................................. 64

Moving an Existing VRM/EBL ............................................. 65

Deleting an Existing VRM/EBL ............................................ 66

Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT) ...........66

Floating a VRM/EBL ............................................................ 66

Moving and Unfloating a Floating EBL .................................. 67

Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes .............................................68

3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms ................................................. 69

Placing a Guard Zone ................................................................. 70

Moving, Reshaping or Deleting a Guard Zone ..............................71

Controlling Guard Zone Alarms .................................................. 72

Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations .......................................... 73

4.1 Introduction ................................................................................73

4.2 Changing the Heading Mode ....................................................... 74

Heading Modes .......................................................................... 74

Selecting the Heading Mode ....................................................... 75

Effect on VRM/EBLs ................................................................. 75

4.3 Using Marks ............................................................................... 76

Placing a Mark ........................................................................... 76

Moving or Deleting a Mark ......................................................... 77

4.4 Man Overboard (MOB) ...............................................................77

4.5 Cursor Echo ............................................................................... 78

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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations ............................................. 79

5.1 Introduction ................................................................................79

Safety ................................................................................... 79

5.2 Using Chart Cards ....................................................................... 80

Inserting a Chart Card ................................................................. 80

Removing a Chart Card ..............................................................81

Displaying the Chart Data ...........................................................81

Displaying Object Information .................................................... 82

Chart Source Data ................................................................. 82

Port Area .............................................................................. 83

Tide Data .............................................................................. 84

Nearest ................................................................................. 85

5.3 Working with Waypoints ............................................................86

Introduction ...............................................................................86

Placing a Waypoint .................................................................... 87

Selecting a Waypoint ..................................................................88

Waypoint Data Display ...............................................................88

Editing the Waypoint Details ...................................................... 89

Erasing a Waypoint .................................................................... 90

Moving a Waypoint ....................................................................91

5.4 Working with Routes .................................................................. 92

Creating a New Route ................................................................. 93

Saving the Current Route ............................................................ 94

Clearing the Current Route ..........................................................95

Retrieve a Route From the Database ............................................ 96

Displaying Route Information ..................................................... 96

Route Leg and Waypoint Information ....................................97

Using Route Information to Review Your Passage Plan ...........97

Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route .......................... 98

Editing a Route ...........................................................................99

Inserting a Waypoint into a Route ...........................................99

Adding Waypoints at the End of the Route ............................ 100

Removing a Waypoint from the Route .................................. 100

Reversing the Route ............................................................ 100

5.4 Following Routes and Going to Points ........................................ 101

Follow a Route ......................................................................... 102

Target Point Arrival .................................................................. 103

Other Follow Route Options ..................................................... 103

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Joining a Route ................................................................... 103

Advancing to a Waypoint .................................................... 104

Restart Cross Track Error (XTE) ..........................................104

Going To an Individual Target Point .......................................... 104

Stop Follow or Stop Goto ..........................................................105

5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes ........................................... 106

Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints ............................................. 106

Managing Database Lists ..................................................... 106

5.7 Using Tracks .............................................................................108

Setting Up a Track .................................................................... 108

Clearing the Current Track ........................................................ 109

Managing Tracks ..................................................................... 109

Saving and Naming a Track ................................................. 109

Naming, Erasing and Showing a Track ................................. 110

Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations ............................................... 111

6.1 Introduction .............................................................................. 111

6.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key ........................ 112

6.3 Alarms and Timers ................................................................... 114

Alarm Reporting ...................................................................... 114

External Alarms .................................................................. 114

Setting Alarms and Timers ........................................................ 114

6.4 Man Overboard (MOB) ............................................................ 116

6.5 Cursor Echo .............................................................................. 117

6.6 GPS Setup ................................................................................ 118

6.7 Data Log Mode ......................................................................... 119

Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults .....................................121

7.1 Introduction .............................................................................. 121

7.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters ................................................ 122

7.3 System Set Up Parameters ........................................................ 124

Data Boxes .............................................................................. 126

Bearing Mode .......................................................................... 126

Cursor Reference ..................................................................... 126

Cursor Readout ........................................................................ 126

Day/Night ................................................................................ 127

Help ........................................................................................ 127

Soft Keys ................................................................................. 127

Key Beep ................................................................................. 127

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MOB Data ............................................................................... 127

Menu Timeout Period ............................................................... 127

Units ........................................................................................ 128

Variation Source ...................................................................... 128

Auto Mode ......................................................................... 128

Manual Mode ..................................................................... 128

Cursor Echo ............................................................................. 129

Date and Time Settings ............................................................. 129

Language ................................................................................. 130

Simulator ................................................................................. 130

7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters .......................................................... 131

EBL Display ............................................................................ 131

Timed Transmission Option ......................................................132

Marks Options ......................................................................... 132

Custom Scale ........................................................................... 132

Bearing Alignment ................................................................... 133

7.5 Advanced Settings .................................................................... 134

Display Timing ........................................................................ 134

STC Preset ............................................................................... 135

Tune Preset .............................................................................. 135

7.6 Chart Set Up Parameters ............................................................ 136

Customise Chart ....................................................................... 136

Plotter Mode ............................................................................ 137

Chart Orientation ...................................................................... 137

Object Information ................................................................... 138

Waypoint Options .................................................................... 138

Vectors .................................................................................... 138

Radar/Chart Synch ................................................................... 138

Datum Selection ....................................................................... 138

Chapter 8: Installation ...................................................................... 141

8.1 Introduction .............................................................................. 141

Planning the Installation ............................................................142

EMC Installation Guidelines ..................................................... 142

8.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components ................................144

8.3 Selecting the Display Unit Site ................................................... 145

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8.4 Cable Runs ............................................................................... 147

Power Cable .............................................................................147

Inter-Unit Cable ....................................................................... 148

8.5 Mounting the Display Unit ........................................................ 149

Trunnion (Yoke) Mounting .......................................................149

Console Mounting .................................................................... 150

8.6 Display Unit Connections .......................................................... 151

Grounding the System ......................................................... 151

DC Power Connection ......................................................... 151

Power for External Equipment ............................................. 151

Display Unit Connection .......................................................... 152

Scanner Connection (master displays) .................................. 153

Power and NMEA Input Connection .................................... 154

8.7 Radar System Tests and Post Installation Alignment ................... 155

System Check .......................................................................... 155

Switch On and Initial Setup ....................................................... 155

Radar System Checks and Adjustments ..................................... 156

Transmission Check ............................................................ 156

Bearing Alignment .............................................................. 157

Display Timing Adjustment .................................................158

EMC Conformance .................................................................. 159

8.8 Integrated Systems .................................................................... 160

Power for External Equipment ............................................. 160

HSB™ High Speed Bus ............................................................161

HSB Connection ................................................................. 161

SeaTalk® and NMEA In .......................................................... 162

........................................................................................... 163

SeaTalk .............................................................................. 164

SeaTalk Connection ............................................................ 164

NMEA 0183 ....................................................................... 166

NMEA Input Connection .....................................................166

Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box .................................167

Data Output ............................................................................. 168

Data Conversion .......................................................................168

8.9 Integrated System Checks ........................................................ 169

Chart Display - RL70RC, RC520 .............................................. 169

Received Data .......................................................................... 169

Transmitted Data ......................................................................169

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Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving ............................... 171

9.1 Maintenance ............................................................................ 171

Warnings ................................................................................. 171

Routine Checks ........................................................................ 171

EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines ....................................... 171

9.2 Resetting the System ................................................................. 172

9.3 Problem Solving ....................................................................... 173

Common Problems and Their Solutions .....................................173

How to Contact Raytheon (US) ................................................. 173

For Marine Product and Services Information ....................... 173

For Accessories and Parts .................................................... 173

For Technical Support: ........................................................ 174

For Product Repair and Service ............................................ 174

How to Contact Raytheon (Europe) ........................................... 175

Technical Support ............................................................... 175

Accessories and Parts .......................................................... 175

Worldwide Support .................................................................. 175

Appendix A: Specification ................................................................177

HSB Series 7" LCD Displays .................................................... 177

General ...............................................................................177

Radar Features .................................................................... 178

Chartplotter Features ........................................................... 179

Interfacing .......................................................................... 180

Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box to Connect a SeaTalk

GPS and Differential Beacon Receiver .............................................181

Raystar 112, 105, Apelco 182 and 182XT .................................. 182

Autohelm GPS, Z260 and Z273 ................................................ 183

Raystar 112LP (SeaTalk version) .............................................. 184

Raystar 114 Combined GPS and Differential Beacon Receiver ... 185

Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features .........................................187

Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted . 191

Abbreviations ................................................................................... 193

Index ..................................................................................................195

Chapter 1: Overview 1

Chapter 1: Overview

1.1 Introduction

This handbook describes the following HSB Series systems:

RL70 Pathfinder Radar, 7" LCD Display RL70RC Combined Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter, 7" LCD Display RC520 Chartplotter, 7" LCD Display

If you have an HSB Series LCD display, it is possible to connect another HSB series LCD or CRT display to provide an integrated system. Connecting an HSB Series Pathfinder Radar display to a chartplotter provides similar functionality to the Combined Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter display; the radar data can be repeated on the chart display and chart data repeated on the radar display.

If you are using the 7" LCD display unit as a repeater display refer to this handbook for details on the operating controls.

This handbook describes the display unit controls and details both radar and chart operations. Controls that are specific to either radar or chartplotter are described in radar or chart sections/chapters.

Note: Many illustrations in this handbook show example screens. The screen you see on your display depends on your system configuration and set up options, so it may differ from the illustration.

How to Use This Handbook

For an overview of the display unit, the radar and the chartplotter systems, read Chapters 1 and 2 of this handbook. Having read these chapters you should be able to start using your system.

For detailed information on radar operations refer to Chapters 3 and 4.

For chartplotter operating details, refer to Chapters 5 and 6.

To change the system set up defaults, read Chapter 7.

If you are installing the display system yourself, you should read Chapter 8 before you start the installation. This chapter also provides information that will be useful if you are connecting your HSB Series system to other equipment.

Details for installing a radar scanner are provided in the Scanner User’s Handbook supplied with your scanner.

Chapter 1

Overview

HSB Series LCD Display

The handbook is organised as follows:

Chapter 1 provides an overview of the features and functions of the HSB Series LCD Display. This chapter also provides an overview of the controls. You should read this chapter to familiarise yourself with the system.

Chapter 2 explains how to start using the display and describes how to use some of the basic radar and chart functions. Chapter 2 also provides operating guidelines for typical chartplotter scenarios; these guidelines introduce you to many of the chartplotter functions.

Chapters 3 provides detailed operating information for the main radar functions - adjusting the radar picture; measuring distances and bearings; setting guard zones and alarms.

Chapter 4 provides detailed operating information for integrated radar system functions, including using marks, man overboard and cursor echo.

Chapter 5 provides detailed operating information for the standard chartplotter functions - using chart cards, plotting waypoints and routes, following routes and showing tracks.

Chapter 6 provides detailed operating information for further chart functions, including measuring distances, man overboard and cursor echo. It includes instructions for setting up a differential GPS.

Chapter 7 provides instructions for setting up your system to suit your preferences. You should read this chapter to determine how to set up theradar and chartplotter system defaults.

Chapter 8 provides planning considerations and detailed instructions for installing the display unit. It should be referred to when you are ready to install the system. Details to connect the display to other equipment are also provided. To install a complete radar system, you will also need to read to the Owner’s Handbook supplied with the scanner.

Chapter 9 provides information on user maintenance, and what to do if you experience problems.

The Appendices provide additional information that you may find useful: Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the radar and for the chartplotter. Appendix B provides details on connecting the display unit to specific GPS systems.

Appendix C defines the chart features shown on the chart display. Appendix D defines the SeaTalk and NMEA data that is transferred on

integrated systems.

Introduction

Chapter 1: Overview 3

A List of Abbreviations, Index and warranty information are included at the end of the handbook.

A summary of the radar and chartplotter controls are provided on the Quick Reference Cards supplied with your system.

Terminology

The following terminology is used to describe radar and chartplotter systems:

Master A unit capable of sourcing specific data

(such as radar or chart data).

Repeater A unit capable of displaying data, such as radar,

from the HSB.

Radar Display Unit providing Radar Master and Chart Repeater

functionality.

Chart Display Unit providing Chart Master and Radar Repeater

functionality.

Combined Display Unit providing both Radar and Chart Master

functionality.

Integrated System Additional instruments are connected via the

HSB, Seatalk or NMEA interfaces.

HSB™ High Speed Bus - links compatible display units.

For full display and control between HSB series display units, the units must be connected via HSB and SeaTalk.

General

The HSB Series Pathfinder Radar or Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter, illustrated below, comprises the 7" LCD display unit, scanner unit and associated cables. The RC520 Chartplotter cannot be connected to the scanner unit.

General

HSB Series LCD Display

Display Unit

The HSB Series LCD display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck.

The unit includes:

• 7" LCD display

• Trackpad

• Eleven dedicated (labelled) control keys

• Four soft keys (unlabelled) whose functionality changes

• The chartplotter (RC520) and combined Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter

(RL70RC) include two slots for the C-MAP NT

electronic chart cards

The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use.

The HSB (High Speed Bus) connection enables transfer of data between two compatible units. For example, the radar data is transferred from the radar (the master display) via the HSB connection and can be displayed and controlled on any other HSB Series LCD or CRT display (repeater display). In particular, you can connect your HSB Series Pathfinder Radar to a remote HSB Series Chartplotter to provide similar functionality to the combined Pathfinder Radar/ Chartplotter.

Full functionality of the HSB Series Pathfinder Radar is acheived when it is part of an integrated system, with other equipment (in addition to another HSB unit) connected via Seatalk or NMEA 0183. Data from this equipment including position and waypoints is displayed on the radar and is used in calculations. Details on connecting other equipment are given in Chapter 8.

Scanner

The HSB Series Pathfinder Radar is supplied with either a scanner unit which illuminates targets with microwave energy and then collects the returns from those targets. The scanner includes a sensitive low-noise front end receiver, and a variety of clutter attenuation controls to maintain target resolution.

Installation of the scanner is described separately in the Scanner Owner’s Handbook. The scanner is adjusted and operated from the display unit, so these details are provided in this HSB Series LCD Display Handbook.

The scanner can be switched between transmit and standby modes. It also has a power-saving timed transmit mode which pauses between bursts of transmissions.

General

Chapter 1: Overview 5

Display Unit Features

• Uses position information from GPS, dGPS or Loran-C technology

• Displays and transfers SeaTalk, NMEA and HSB data

• Provides full control of data from other HSB instruments

• Three full-screen operating modes: Radar, Chart, Data Log (if appropriate

data is available)

• View radar and chart simultaneously

• Half-screen windows to display additional data: Course Deviation Indicator

(CDI), Bearing and Distance Indicator (BDI), navigation data

• Cursor echo across SeaTalk, and between chart and radar windows

• Choice of orientation: Head Up, Course Up and North Up

• Chartplotter - Displays chart information from the C-MAP NT

chart cards

(C-Cards)

Operating Modes

If you have a combined Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Unit, or have both an HSB Series Radar and Chartplotter connected, three full-screen modes are available – chart, radar and data log – as shown in the following illustration; you select the operating mode using the DISPLAY key as described in Chapter 2.

In addition, in chart or radar mode you can set Windows On to display supplementary data as described below. Alternatively, on a combined radar/ chartplotter or repeat display, you can split the display into two half-screen windows for radar and chart display.

The following information, if available on your system, can be shown:

Full-screen Mode Window Options

Radar Mode CDI, BDI, Chart or Nav Data Chart Mode CDI, BDI, Radar or Nav Data Data Log Mode Windows not available

Window Options

You can choose one of the following for display in the lower window:

• CDI: This gives the Course Deviation Indicator graphical display, with data

relating to the target waypoint.

• BDI: This gives the Bearing and Distance Indicator graphical display, with

data relating to the target waypoint.

• Chart display (when in Radar mode) Radar display (when in Chart mode): If data is available, either as a

function of the combined display unit or via the HSB link, it can be displayed.

Operating Modes

HSB Series LCD Display

• Nav Data: This shows nine data boxes, providing navigational data in the units specified in your set up. Note that up to 6 of these data boxes are also available as a user-selectable group (see Section 7.3 System Set Up Parameters).

Details on selecting windows are given in Chapter 2.

HEAD UP

3nm

CURSOR

HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN

BRG RNG nm

000°

0.220

1/2

Radar Display Chartplotter Display

TIME POSITION CMG DMG

CLEAR LOG

STOP LOG

15:30

16:00

16:30

17:00

17:30

18:00

18:30

19:00

19:30

346°

180°

012°

206°

043°

245°

093°

302°

145°

50°21^890N

001°20^610W

50°18^010N

001°20^070W

50°21^850N

001°19^290W

50°18^500N

001°21^300W

50°20^990N

001°18^280W

50°19^660N

001°21^960W

50°19^730N

001°18^030W

50°20^930N

001°21^750W

50°18^550N

001°18^650W

6.86

7.23

6.67

5.74

5.00

4.63

5.00

5.74

HSB

SeaTalk

D4285-1

Operating Mode for Stand Alone Units

Additional Modes for Linked Units (or combined Radar/Chartplotter)

DISPLAY

TIME POSITION CMG DMG

CLEAR LOG

STOP LOG

15:30

16:00

16:30

17:00

17:30

18:00

18:30

19:00

19:30

346°

180°

012°

206°

043°

245°

093°

302°

145°

50°21^890N

001°20^610W

50°18^010N

001°20^070W

50°21^850N

001°19^290W

50°18^500N

001°21^300W

50°20^990N

001°18^280W

50°19^660N

001°21^960W

50°19^730N

001°18^030W

50°20^930N

001°21^750W

50°18^550N

001°18^650W

6.86

7.23

6.67

5.74

5.00

4.63

5.00

5.74

HEAD UP

3nm

CURSOR

HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN

BRG RNG nm

000°

0.220

1/2

Operating Modes

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1.2 The Pathfinder Radar Display

When a scanner is connected and the radar is in Transmit mode, the radar picture provides a map-like representation of the area in which the radar is operating. Typically, your ship’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).

The radar picture can be viewed with a variety of fixed or customised range scales. A status bar at the top of the radar image displays range, current heading and mode indicators for the various options you can set.

An example radar picture is shown on the next page, with example radar returns (echoes) and default Pathfinder Radar information. The Status Bar indicator is also illustrated.

The radar display can show additional information, depending on your currently selected options, set up selections and the data available from other equipment. The example displays on the following pages show some of these features.

Functions are available to control the display as follows:

• Zoom the Display

• Offset your vessel from the centre of the radar picture

Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 2.

Pathfinder Radar Display Options

Set up options allow you to customise the radar image by choosing what is displayed, how it is displayed (including language and units), heading mode and how the radar operates with other HSB units. You can also view the cursor position and a variety of data from other equipment, e.g. speed, heading, depth, wind and tide information in a set of user-selectable data boxes. The cursor box and user-selected data boxes can be moved around the screen and they can be turned on or off.

Display options are provided in System Set Up and Radar Set Up as described in Chapter 7. In addition, Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 2 are provided to switch:

• Cursor Box and Databoxes On/Off

• Range Rings On/Off

• Waypoint Display On/Off

Note: When you turn the display off and on again, these settings are retained in memory.

The Pathfinder

Radar Display

HSB Series LCD Display

CURSOR

HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN

BRG

RNG nm

045°

0.28

Landmass

Surface vessel

Default soft key labels

These can be turned off; press any soft key to re-display them. Different labels are displayed when you press a key.

Channel buoy

Range rings

The number and spacing depend on the current range, or you can turn them off

Status Bar

Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM)

You can hide this temporarily

Ship’s position

You can move this off-centre if required

Cursor position, controlled by the trackpad

Targets:

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Bearing scale, each tick indicating 2 of azimuth

Cursor position box

Shows the current cursor position as either Range/Bearing or Lat/Long. You can move this box to your preferred position on the screen, or turn it off.

Default Display

126°T

AUTO

3nm

1/2

H-UP

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Status Bar

Selected range,

in nautical miles

Range ring interval

Not displayed if

range rings are off

Range rings

(on/off)

Current heading

if heading data available,

or Course Over Ground.

Can be displayed in

degrees Magnetic or True

Heading mode

Normally Head Up (H-UP),

but you can select

Course Up (C-UP) or

North Up (N-UP) if

you have heading data

Mode Indicators

displayed when function set on:

Target

Expansion

Wakes

Interference

Rejection

Auto mode Gain, Sea

and/or Tune

FTC

(Remote rain)

Rain

Clutter

Guard Zone

Alarms

3nm

126°T

AUTO

WKS FTCEXRCGZIR

1/2

H-UP

GST

Radar Display

Options

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AUTO

015°

096

3nm

RR OFF

VRM

VRM/EBL 2

TBRG

RNG nm

146°

1.70

CURSOR CURSOR

VRM/EBL 1 BRG RNG nm

TBRG

RNG nm

50°47^72N

001°10^58N

H-UP

126°T

243°

0.98

GST

AUTO

RCFTC

FTC EX

126°T

13:48:06

5.7kts

14.4m

6.3kts

3nm

BRG RNG

CURSOR

COG

SOG

TIME

SPEED

DEPTH

WPT

1/2

50°49^13N

203°

1.20nm

01h:30m

001°12^09W

H-UP

POSITION

063°

1.65

120@T

Waypoint data box, showing range, bearing and time to go

Mark, symbol selected using setup options

Floated VRM2 (long-dashed line)

EBL1 (short-dashed line)

Long target wake (short, medium or long wakes can be selected)

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Data boxes, showing data (if available) in the selected units

VRM/EBL data boxes

Mark, default symbol

Active waypoint - from Chartplotter

Two cursor readout boxes

Floated EBL2 (long-dashed line)

Offset centre

VRM1 (short-dashed line)

Radar Display

Options

HSB Series LCD Display

Radar Functions

The HSB Series Pathfinder Radar includes the following functions:

• Choice of range scales from

/8 nm to 72nm (dependent on scanner type).

• Automatic and manual control of tuning, gain and sea clutter.

• Two Variable Range Markers (VRMs) and Electronic Bearing Lines

(EBLs), allowing target range and bearing measurements. VRM/EBLs can be floated.

• Target wakes and target expansion mode.

• Two guard zones with alarms.

• Add marks to record important or dangerous locations.

• Man Overboard (MOB) to navigate back to a person or object.

Operation of these radar functions is described in Chapters 3 and 4.

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1.3 The Chartplotter Display

The HSB Series LCD Display can include a Chartplotter. The chartplotter includes a small-scale world map and detailed navigation information is displayed when a cartographic chart card is installed. A plotter mode is provided to enable route plotting and tracking at large scales even when a chart card is not installed

Once the position fix has been established, your vessel’s position, if on screen, is shown as a boat shape, pointing in the direction of the current heading (or COG if heading data is not available). If no heading or COG data is available, the vessel is shown as a circle.

The chartplotter screen includes a status bar that displays chart scale, with either cursor position, range and bearing or, when the cursor is homed to the vessel (by pressing FIND SHIP), vessel position, Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Course Over Ground (COG).

Any waypoints you have placed are displayed (unless you turned them off in Chart Set Up as described in Chapter 7) and the current route is shown. Information can be viewed on-screen by positioning the cursor over a waypoint, current route or chart object. The chartplotter screen can also show additional information, depending on your currently selected options, set up selections and data available from other equipment.

An example chart display, in its default configuration, with a chart card installed, is shown in the following illustration.

Several functions are available to control the display as follows:

• Zoom in/out and Pan the Display

• Offset the Chart or Centre the Chart around the Vessel

• Synchronise the Chart and Radar (if radar data is available)

Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 2.

Chartplotter Display Options

Set up options allow you to customise the chart by choosing what is displayed (including cartographic features), how it is displayed (including language and units), heading mode and how the chartplotter operates with other HSB units. You can also view the cursor position and a variety of data from other equipment, e.g. speed, heading, depth, wind and tide information in a set of user-selectable data boxes. The cursor box and user-selected data boxes can be moved around the screen and they can be turned on or off.

The Chartplotter

Display

HSB Series LCD Display

Display options are provided in System Set Up and Chart Set Up as described in Chapter 7. In addition Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 2 are provided to switch:

• Cursor Box and Databoxes On/Off

• Chart Grid On/Off

• Custom Chart Details On/Off

Note: When you turn the display off and on again, these settings are retained in memory.

The chartplotter set up options include a sub-menu to customise the cartographic features. This menu allows you to switch features On, Off, or control them using the CUSTOM soft key. The factory default settings for the Custom chart options are as follows:

ON: Chart text, chart boundaries, depth contours, navigation marks and

land features.

OFF: Caution and routing data.

CUSTOM: Spot sounding, light sectors, marine features.

Note: The factory defaut for the

CUSTOM

settings is

ON.

Icons are displayed in detail, depth shading limit is 10 m and depth contour display is 0-100 m.

A complete list of chart features is given in Appendix C.

Chartplotter Functions

The HSB Series Chartplotter includes the following functions:

• Display C-MAP NT C_Card chart information including Ports and Tides (if available)

• View chart information (if available) for the Nearest Port

• Place, Move, Erase and Edit a Waypoint

• Goto Waypoint or Cursor

• Create, Save, Name, Edit and Follow a Route

• Review Route and Waypoint Lists

• Display vessel’s track; Save and Name the Track for re-call to screen

• Measure Chart Distances and Bearings on-screen

• Set Up Alarms and Timers

• Man OverBoard (MOB) to navigate back to a missing person or object

• Differential GPS set up page

Operation of these functions is described in Chapters 5 and 6.

Chartplotter

Display Options

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Status Bar

Vessel Position

Cursor -

selecting chart object

Cursor position box

Shows the current cursor position as either Range/Bearing or Lat/Long. You can move this box to your preferred position on the screen or turn it off.

Waypoint

Object data box -

for object selected by cursor

Default soft key labels

These can be turned off: press any soft key to redisplay them. Different labels are displayed when you press a key.

Depth Area

Chart Range

Chart Boundary

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Chartplotter

Functions

HSB Series LCD Display

1.4 Operating Controls

You operate the radar and chart systems using a variety of on-screen controls as well as the keys on the display units. These controls include:

• A trackpad providing up, down, left, right and diagonal control of an on screen cursor.

• Eleven dedicated (labelled) control keys.

• Four soft keys with labels displayed on the screen.

• Pop-up menus, displayed on-screen, from which you select options.

• Database lists, displayed on-screen, which enable you to edit items.

Note: The cursor is the cross-hair symbol (+) visible on the display. You move the cursor using the trackpad and use it to select a position or item on the chart.

The control keys are shown on the illustration below. They are back-lit for night-time use. When you use a control, a help message is displayed at the top of the screen (unless you switch help off as described in Chapter 7). The following paragraphs describe the controls and on-screen facilities.

Dedicated keys

Trackpad

Soft keys

Dedicated keys

Trackpad and Cursor

The trackpad has several functions:

• To move the cursor around the screen

• To select an item from a pop-up menu

• To adjust a variable soft key control

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The cursor is used to:

• Select a position on the screen.

• Select an item, e.g. guard zone on the radar, chart object on the chartplotter.

• Select an area of the radar image to zoom into or pan the chart display.

Moving the Cursor

You can press on any of the four sections of the trackpad to move the cursor in that direction (up, down, left or right), or press two sections at the same time to move diagonally. The cursor moves faster as you continue to press the trackpad. The current cursor position is shown in the cursor data box (if selected).

Note: During many operations you cannot move the cursor around the screen; if you cannot move the cursor using the trackpad, check the default soft keys are displayed (unless they have been switched OFF in system set up). If not, press ENTER until they are displayed.

The cursor is normally displayed as a crosshair. However, if you have not moved the cursor for more than five seconds, when you next move it the cursor is outlined by a circle so it is easier to locate on the screen.

Context-Sensitive Cursor Control

The cursor is context-sensitive. When the cursor is positioned over special features on the display a text label appears to identify the feature as follows:

Text Label Feature Radar/Chart

BOX Data box (any type) Both

MRK Radar Mark Both

MOB Man Over Board marker Both

WPT Chart Waypoint Both

CTR Centre of radar Radar

FLT Floating EBL/VRM Radar

GRD Guard zone Radar

SHM Ships Heading Marker Radar

VRM/EBL VRM and EBL, 1 or 2 Radar

ZMB Zoom box Radar

A-B Ruler line Chart

COG Course Over Ground vector Chart

Operating Controls

HSB Series LCD Display

HDG Heading vector Chart

POS Vessel’s position Chart

RTE Route leg Chart

TIDE Tide vector Chart

Chart Icons Various Chart

Some items on the radar screen, such as the cursor and man overboard marker have information associated with them. The information is displayed in a data box. The context-sensitive cursor allows you to move databoxes.

Dedicated Keys

The dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARKS, GAIN, VRM/EBL, MULTI, ALARMS, RANGE, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed functions; the

functions are similar on all HSB Series displays. For example, ALARMS is used to set up the system alarms on both a chartplotter and a radar.

Some keys can be used in two ways:

• Press: Press the key momentarily and then release it. This method is used for most key operations.

• Press and hold: Press the key and hold it down for the length of time stated (for example, 3 seconds), and then release it.

When you press a dedicated key, one of the following happens:

a) The associated operation is actioned, e.g. change chart scale (RANGE).

b) A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.

c) A set of soft keys is displayed, providing further functions.

As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key action. If the key-press is not valid for the current screen or mode, three rapid beeps sound to indicate that no response is available. If required, you can turn the key beeps off as part of your set up procedure (see Chapter 7).

Soft Keys

The four keys below the screen are called soft keys because their functions change according to the operation. The soft keys are grouped into related sets and subsets providing access to the various functions. The soft key labels are displayed on the screen just above the keys. The default soft keys are displayed until you press a key, or select an item on the screen; the soft keys associated with the action are then displayed.

Operating Controls

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