Raymarine RL80CRC PLUS, RL70CRC PLUS, RL70C PLUS, Combined Pathfinder Radar, RC530 PLUS User Manual

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hsb2 PLUS Series

Color LCD Display

Owner’s

Handbook

Document number: 81188_2

Date:14th December 2001

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hsb2 Series Color LCD Display

Owner’s Handbook

December 2001

INTENDED USE

The display units detailed in this handbook may form part of navigational radar systems intended for light marine use. These displays and radar systems are only an aid to navigation.

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 specialized 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).

4. NAVIGATION AID. This unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgements. This radar unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement.

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Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. For information on our products and services, contact either of the following:

UNITED STATES Raymarine Inc.

	22 Cotton Road, Unit D
	Nashua, NH 03063-4219
	Telephone:	[phone]
		[phone]
	Fax:	[phone]
EUROPE	Raymarine Limited
	Anchorage Park
	Portsmouth
	Hampshire PO3 5TD
	England
	Telephone:	[phone]
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Copyright © Raymarine Ltd. 2001

The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, our 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 Raymarine.

Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited.

SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited.

hsb2 is a trademark of Raymarine Limited. Pathfinder Plus is a trademark of Raymarine Limited.

This product contains technology provided under license by Acorn Group plc. The copyright of this intellectual property is acknowledged by Raymarine Ltd., 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 hsb2 (PLUS) series display systems from Raymarine:

System	Display	Scanner	Chartplotter
Pathfinder Radar	RL70C PLUS,	Yes	No
	RL80C PLUS
Raychart Chartplotter	RC530 PLUS,	No	Yes
	RC631 PLUS
Combined Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter	RL70CRC PLUS,	Yes	Yes
	RL80CRC PLUS

This handbook also describes the use of multi-display systems.

Note: Radar systems are supplied with an appropriate Raymarine scanner unit and inter-connecting cable. Details for installing the scanner are described in the Pathfinder Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook.

The Raychart (RC) display units include 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.

Raymarine’s Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have.

TFT LCD Displays

The colors of the display may seem to vary when viewed against a colored background or in colored light. This is a perfectly normal effect that will be seen with all color LCD displays.

In common with all Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displays, the screen may exhibit a few (less than 20) wrongly illuminated pixels. These may appear as black pixels in a light portion of the screen, or as colored pixels in black areas.

CAUTION:

To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is advisable to replace the sun cover provided when the color LCD display is not in use.

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Warranty

To register your hsb2 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 Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment.

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

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Contents
Preface ..............................................................................................................		v
	Warranty .........................................................................................	vi
	EMC Conformance .........................................................................	vi
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................		1.1
	How to Use This Handbook ..........................................................	1.1
1.1	General ..........................................................................................	1.4
	Introduction to hsb2 Systems ........................................................	1.4
	PLUS Display Units .....................................................................	1.5
	Operating Modes ..........................................................................	1.6
	Heading and Position Data ...........................................................	1.9
1.2	The Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display ..........................................	1.10
	Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display Options ...................................	1.10
	Radar Functions .........................................................................	1.12
1.3	The Chartplotter Display ............................................................	1.13
	Chartplotter Display Options ......................................................	1.14
	Chartplotter Functions ................................................................	1.15
1.4	Operating Controls .....................................................................	1.16
	Trackpad and Cursor ...................................................................	1.16
	Dedicated Keys ...........................................................................	1.18
	Soft Keys .....................................................................................	1.18
	Pop-Up Menus ............................................................................	1.19
	Database Lists .............................................................................	1.20
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display ....................................		2.1
2.1	Introduction ..................................................................................	2.1
	Conventions Used .........................................................................	2.1
	Simulator ......................................................................................	2.1
2.2	Switching the Display On and Off ................................................	2.2
	Simulator Mode ............................................................................	2.5
	Changing the Brightness ...............................................................	2.6
2.3	Controlling the Display .................................................................	2.7
	Selecting the Mode of Operation ..................................................	2.7
	Customizing the Screen Presentation Options ............................	2.13

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2.4	Radar Display Control Functions ...............................................	2.16
	Using the Zoom Function ...........................................................	2.16
	Offsetting the Center ...................................................................	2.17
	Hiding the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM) .................................	2.18
2.5	Chart Display Control Functions ................................................	2.19
	Moving Around the Chart ...........................................................	2.19
	Radar/Chart Overlay ...................................................................	2.23
2.6	Typical Chart Scenarios ..............................................................	2.25
	Place and Goto a Waypoint .........................................................	2.26
	Make and Follow a Route ...........................................................	2.28
	Review Your Passage Plan ..........................................................	2.30
	Displaying the Radar and Synchronizing Radar & Chart ...........	2.32
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations ..........................................................		3.1
3.1	Introduction ..................................................................................	3.1
3.2	Range Control ...............................................................................	3.2
	Changing the Range ......................................................................	3.2
	Determining Actual Radar Range .................................................	3.3
3.3	Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture ...............................	3.4
	Identifying False Echo Returns ....................................................	3.5
	Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune .....................	3.7
	Changing the Targets Display ......................................................	3.11
3.4	Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs ....................	3.13
	Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel .................	3.14
	Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT) ........	3.16
	Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes ...........................................	3.18
3.5	Setting Guard Zones and Alarms ................................................	3.19
	Placing a Guard Zone ..................................................................	3.20
	Moving, Reshaping or Deleting a Guard Zone ...........................	3.21
	Controlling Guard Zone Alarms .................................................	3.22
3.6	MARPA ......................................................................................	3.23
	Introduction to MARPA .............................................................	3.23
	Using MARPA ............................................................................	3.25

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Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations ........................................................		4.1
4.1	Introduction ..................................................................................	4.1
4.2	Changing the Heading Mode ........................................................	4.2
	True and Relative Motion .............................................................	4.2
4.3	Using Marks ..................................................................................	4.4
4.4	Man Overboard (MOB) ................................................................	4.5
4.5	Cursor Echo ..................................................................................	4.6
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations ...........................................................		5.1
5.1	Introduction ..................................................................................	5.1
5.2	Using Chart Cards .........................................................................	5.2
	Inserting a Chart Card ...................................................................	5.2
	Removing a Chart Card ................................................................	5.3
	Displaying the Chart Data .............................................................	5.3
	Displaying Object Information .....................................................	5.4
5.3	Working with Waypoints ..............................................................	5.8
	Introduction ..................................................................................	5.8
	Placing a Waypoint .......................................................................	5.9
	Selecting a Waypoint ..................................................................	5.12
	Waypoint Data Display ...............................................................	5.12
	Editing the Waypoint Details ......................................................	5.13
	Erasing a Waypoint .....................................................................	5.14
	Moving a Waypoint ....................................................................	5.14
	Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad ...............................	5.15
5.4	Working with Routes ..................................................................	5.18
	Creating a New Route .................................................................	5.19
	Saving the Current Route ............................................................	5.22
	Clearing the Current Route .........................................................	5.23
	Retrieve a Route From the Database ...........................................	5.23
	Displaying Route Information ....................................................	5.24
	Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route .......................	5.26
	Editing a Route ...........................................................................	5.27
5.5	Following Routes and Going to Points .......................................	5.30
	Follow a Route ............................................................................	5.30
	Target Point Arrival ....................................................................	5.32
	Other Follow Route Options .......................................................	5.32

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	Going To an Individual Target Point	...........................................	5.33
	Stop Follow or Stop Goto ............................................................		5.34
5.6	Transferring Waypoints and Routes ...........................................		5.35
5.7	Using Tracks ...............................................................................		5.38
	Setting Up a Track ......................................................................		5.39
	Clearing the Current Track .........................................................		5.40
	Managing Tracks ........................................................................		5.41
	SmartRoute .................................................................................		5.42
Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations ..............................................................			6.1
6.1	Introduction ..................................................................................		6.1
6.2	Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL ..........................Key		6.2
6.3	Alarms and Timers ........................................................................		6.4
	Alarm Reporting ...........................................................................		6.4
	Setting Alarms and Timers ...........................................................		6.5
6.4	Man Overboard (MOB) ................................................................		6.6
6.5	Cursor Echo ..................................................................................		6.7
6.6	GPS Setup .....................................................................................		6.8
6.7	Data Log Mode ...........................................................................		6.10
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults ...................................................			7.1
7.1	Introduction ..................................................................................		7.1
7.2	Changing the Set Up Parameters ..................................................		7.2
7.3	System Set Up Parameters ............................................................		7.4
	Data Boxes ....................................................................................		7.6
	Bearing Mode ...............................................................................		7.6
	Cursor Reference ..........................................................................		7.6
	Cursor Readout .............................................................................		7.6
	Day/Night .....................................................................................		7.7
	Help ...............................................................................................		7.7
	Soft Keys .......................................................................................		7.7
	Key Beep ......................................................................................		7.7
	MOB Data .....................................................................................		7.7
	Menu Timeout Period ...................................................................		7.7

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	Units ..............................................................................................	7.7
	Variation Source ...........................................................................	7.8
	Bridge NMEA Heading ................................................................	7.8
	NMEA Out Set Up ........................................................................	7.9
	Cursor Echo ..................................................................................	7.9
	Date and Time Settings .................................................................	7.9
	GPS SOG/COG Filter .................................................................	7.10
	Compass Set Up ..........................................................................	7.10
	Language ....................................................................................	7.10
	Simulator ....................................................................................	7.10
7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters .............................................................		7.11
	EBL Display ................................................................................	7.11
	Timed Transmission Option .......................................................	7.12
	Marks Options ............................................................................	7.12
	Custom Scale ..............................................................................	7.12
	Bearing Alignment .....................................................................	7.13
	Antenna Size ...............................................................................	7.13
	Send on HSB ...............................................................................	7.13
7.5 MARPA Set Up Parameters ........................................................		7.14
7.6	Advanced Settings ......................................................................	7.15
	Display Timing ...........................................................................	7.15
	STC Preset ..................................................................................	7.16
	Tune Preset ..................................................................................	7.16
7.7 Chart Set Up Parameters .............................................................		7.17
	Customize Chart .........................................................................	7.17
	Plotter Mode ...............................................................................	7.18
	Chart Orientation ........................................................................	7.18
	Object Information .....................................................................	7.19
	Waypoint Options .......................................................................	7.19
	Vectors ........................................................................................	7.19
	Radar/Chart Synch ......................................................................	7.19
	Datum Selection .........................................................................	7.19
	Position Offset ............................................................................	7.20
Chapter 8: Installation ......................................................................................		8.1
8.1	Introduction ..................................................................................	8.1
	Planning the Installation ...............................................................	8.2
	EMC Installation Guidelines ........................................................	8.2

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8.2	Unpacking and Inspecting the Components .................................	8.4
8.3	Selecting the Display Unit Location .............................................	8.5
8.4	Cable Runs ....................................................................................	8.8
	Power Cable ..................................................................................	8.8
	Inter-Unit Scanner Cable ..............................................................	8.9
	hsb2 Cable .....................................................................................	8.9
8.5	Mounting the Display Unit .........................................................	8.10
8.6	System Connections ...................................................................	8.12
	Display Unit Connection ............................................................	8.13
8.7	Radar System Tests and Installation Alignment .........................	8.16
	System Check .............................................................................	8.16
	Switch On and Initial Setup ........................................................	8.16
	Radar System Checks and Adjustments .....................................	8.17
	EMC Conformance .....................................................................	8.20
8.8	Integrated Systems ......................................................................	8.21
	hsb2™ (High Speed Bus) Multiple Display Systems ..................	8.21
	SeaTalk® and NMEA In .............................................................	8.24
	Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box .................................	8.29
	Data Output .................................................................................	8.30
	Data Conversion .........................................................................	8.30
8.9	Integrated System Checks ..........................................................	8.31
	Chart Display -RL70/80CRC PLUS, RC530 PLUS, RC631 PLUS ..
	8.31
	Received Data .............................................................................	8.31
	Transmitted Data ........................................................................	8.31
Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving ..............................................		9.1
9.1	Maintenance .................................................................................	9.1
	Routine Checks .............................................................................	9.1
	Cleaning Instructions ....................................................................	9.1
	EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines .........................................	9.1
9.2	Resetting the System .....................................................................	9.3
9.3	Problem Solving ...........................................................................	9.4
	Technical Support: ........................................................................	9.4
	How to Contact Raymarine (US) ..................................................	9.5
	How to Contact Raymarine (Europe) ...........................................	9.6
	Worldwide Support .......................................................................	9.6

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Appendix A:	Specification ...................................................................................	A.1
	hsb2 Series 7"and 10.4" LCD Color Displays ...............................	A.1
Appendix B:	Using the Auxiliary Junction Box .................................................	B.1
	Raystar 112, 105, Apelco 182 and 182XT ....................................	B.2
	Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differential Receiver ......................	B.6
Appendix C:	C-MAP Chart Card Features ..........................................................	C.1
Appendix D:	SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted ................	D.1
Appendix E:	Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor ...................................	E.1
	G-Series Course Computer ...........................................................	E.1
Appendix F:	Abbreviations ..................................................................................	F.1
	Index ..............................................................................................	1.xv

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Chapter 1: Overview

How to Use This Handbook

This handbook describes the following hsb2 (PLUS) series displays and multidisplay systems:

RL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar, 7" Color LCD Display

RL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar & Chartplotter, 7" Color LCD Display RC530 PLUS Chartplotter, 7" Color LCD Display

RL80C PLUS Pathfinder Radar, 10.4" Color LCD Display

RL80CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar & Chartplotter, 10.4" Color LCD Display

RC631 PLUS Chartplotter, 10.4" Color LCD Display

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 hsb2 series system to other equipment.

For an overview of hsb2 (PLUS) display systems, the display unit controls and the radar/chartplotter systems, read Chapter 1. Chapter 2 will help you start using your system.

For detailed information on radar operations refer to Chapter 3:Standard Radar Operations and Chapter 4:Integrated Radar Operations.

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

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

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

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.

This handbook is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 provides an overview of an hsb2 multi-display system and the features and functions of the hsb2 PLUS series LCD Color Display. This chapter also provides an overview of the controls. You should read this chapter to familiarize 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.

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

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 the radar and chartplotter system defaults.

Chapter 8 provides planning considerations and detailed instructions for installing the display unit(s). 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 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 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.

Appendix E provides details on connectinga Raymarine heading sensor for MARPA and radar/chart overlay.

Appendix F provides a list of abbreviations.

An 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.

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Terminology

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

Master	A unit capable of sourcing specific data such as
	fishfinder, chart or radar data.
Repeater	A unit capable of displaying data, such as radar, from
	hsb2.

Fishfinder Display Unit providing Fishfinder Master, Chart Repeater and Radar Repeater functionality.

Radar Display Unit providing Radar Master, Fishfinder Repeater and Chart Repeater functionality.

Chart Display Unit providing Chart Master, Fishfinder Repeater and Radar Repeater functionality.

Combined DisplayUnit providing both Radar and Chart Master or Fishfinder and Chart Master functionality.

Integrated System Additional instruments are connected via hsb2, Seatalk or NMEA interfaces.

hsb2™	High Speed Bus - links compatible display units.
	It supersedes HSB and allows multiple display systems.
	For full display and control between hsb2 series display
	units, the units must be connected via hsb2 and SeaTalk.

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1.1 General

The hsb2 (PLUS) series Pathfinder Radar or Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter comprises the 7"or 10.4"Color LCD PLUS display unit, scanner unit and associated cables. The RC530 PLUS and RC631 PLUS Chartplotters cannot be connected to the scanner unit.

Display Unit

The hsb2 (PLUS) series display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck.

The unit includes:

•7" or 10.4"color LCD PLUS display

•Trackpad

•Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys

•Four soft keys (unlabeled) whose functionality changes

•Two slots for the C-MAP NT® chart cards

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

Scanner

The hsb2 series Pathfinder Radar is supplied with 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 Handbook.

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

Introduction to hsb2 Systems

It is possible to connect up to ten hsb2 (PLUS) series LCD or CRT displays (dependent on cable lengths) and a scanner unit to provide an integrated system. The system may include existing HSB display units that have been suitably upgraded - contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for upgrade kit details.

The hsb2 (High Speed Bus) connection enables transfer of data between compatible units. For example, radar data is transferred from the radar (the

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master display) via the hsb2 connection and can be displayed and controlled on any other hsb2 series LCD or CRT display (the repeater display).

In particular, you can connect your Radar to a remote Chartplotter (or Fishfinder/Chartplotter) to provide similar functionality to the combined Radar/Chartplotter (or Fishfinder/Chartplotter). However, you should be aware that if you change, say, radar range on one display, it affects all displays showing radar (or radar/chart overlay on color displays).

The hsb2 system can include several chartplotter displays, each with two chart cartridge slots. Each display can access two local and up to six remote chart cartridges. Charts can be controlled independently on each display, even when a remote chart cartridge is being used.

Pathfinder Scanner

PLUS Display Units

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PLUS Display Units

Features

•Chartplotter – Displays chart information from the C-MAP NT® chart cards (C-Cards)

•Uses position data from GPS, DGPS, WAAS or Loran-C technology

•Displays and transfers SeaTalk, NMEA and hsb2 data

•Provides full control of data from other hsb2 instruments

•Several full-screen operating modes including Radar, Chart, Data Log or Sonar, if appropriate data is available.

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• View radar and chart simultaneously as radar/chart overlay or in half-

	ngtiaerOp	screen windows.
		• Half-screen windows to display additional data: Course Deviation Indica-
	sMode	tor (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
		• The system can be connected to an ST80 Navigator keypad for entry of
		alpha-numeric data.

Set Up Options

Set up options allow you to choose what is displayed, how it is displayed (including language and units), bearing mode and how the display operates with other hsb2 units. You can 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.

Display options are provided in System Set Up, described in Chapter 7. Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 2 allow you to switch the cursor and data boxes On/Off. The cursor box and user-selected data boxes can be moved around the screen

Operating Modes

On a single hsb2 unit you can view a full screen radar or chart and, on a combined unit, you can overlay the radar targets on to the full screen chart.You can also set Windows On to split the display into two half-screen windows to show supplementary data or, on a combined display unit, display radar and chart simultaneously. The main operating mode (radar or chart) is displayed in the upper window; you choose what is displayed in the lower window.

The following are available:

	Table 1-1:	hsb2 Single Display Operating Modes and Window Options
	Display		Full-screen mode	Half-screen Window Options
	RL70C PLUS,		Radar	CDI, BDI or Nav Data
	RL80C PLUS
	RC530 PLUS,		Chart	CDI, BDI or Nav Data
	RC631 PLUS
			Data Log	Windows not available
			Radar Mode	CDI, BDI, Chart or Nav Data
	RL70CRC PLUS,
			Chart Mode	CDI, BDI, Radar or Nav Data
	RL80CRC PLUS
			Radar/Chart Overlay	Windows not available
			Data Log Mode

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Operating Mode for Stand Alone Units

Radar Display

Chartplotter Display

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	1/2			IR
CURSOR
BRG 000°
RNG 0.220nm
HDG MODE	TARGETS		SCREEN	MARPA

Additional Modes for Linked Units

(or combined Radar/Chartplotter)

DISPLAY

3nm	RR	HEAD UP
	1/2		IR

HSB

SeaTalk

CURSOR

BRG 000°

RNG 0.220nm

HDG MODE TARGETS

SCREEN

MARPA

	TIME	POSITION	CMG	DMG	TIME	POSITION	CMG	DMG
	15:30	50°21^890N	346°H	6.86KM	15:30	50°21^890N	346°H	6.86KM
		001°20^610W				001°20^610W
	16:00	50°18^010N	180°H	7.23KM	16:00	50°18^010N	180°H	7.23KM
		001°20^070W				001°20^070W
	16:30	50°21^850N	012°H	7.23KM	16:30	50°21^850N	012°H	7.23KM
		001°19^290W				001°19^290W
	17:00	50°18^500N	206°H	6.67KM	17:00	50°18^500N	206°H	6.67KM
		001°21^300W				001°21^300W
	17:30	50°20^990N	043°H	5.74KM	17:30	50°20^990N	043°H	5.74KM
		001°18^280W				001°18^280W
	18:00	50°19^660N	245°H	5.00KM	18:00	50°19^660N	245°H	5.00KM
		001°21^960W				001°21^960W
	18:30	50°19^730N	093°H	4.63KM	18:30	50°19^730N	093°H	4.63KM
		001°18^030W				001°18^030W
DISPLAY	19:00	50°20^930N	302°H	5.00KM	19:00	50°20^930N	302°H	5.00KM
		001°21^750W				001°21^750W
	19:30	50°18^550N	145°H	5.74KM	19:30	50°18^550N	145°H	5.74KM
		001°18^650W				001°18^650W

STOP LOG

CLEAR LOG

STOP LOG

CLEAR LOG

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Figure 1-2: Full Screen Operating Modes

Operating Modes

1-8 hsb2 PLUS Series Color LCD Display

Half-Screen Window Options

	ngtiaerOp	• Chart display, Radar display: If data is available as a function of the
		combined display unit it can be displayed full screen, as shown in
	sMode	Figure 1-2, or in a half-screen 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.
		• Nav Data: This shows sixteendata 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).
		You select the operating mode and windows using the DISPLAY key as
		described in Chapter 2.

Multi-display systems

If you have several hsb2 series Radar and Chartplotter displays connected operation is similar to acombined Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Unit: threefour full-screen modes –radar, chart, radar/chart overlay and data log are available on all displays.

In addition, if you have an hsb2 series Fishfinder display connected, you can set any display to fishfinder mode; if the system includes a chartplotter, similar functionality to a combined Fishfinder/Chartplotter is available on all displays.

On an hsb2 system with Radar, Chart and Fishfinder available, the following information can be shown on any display unit:

Table 1-2:	Window Options for Integrated Systems
Full-screen mode		Half-screen Window Options
Chart Mode,		CDI, BDI, Nav Data, Fishfinder or Radar
Radar Mode		CDI, BDI, Chart or Nav Data
Fishfinder Mode		Depth/temp, Chart or CDI, BDI
Radar/Chart Overlay		Windows not available
Data Log Mode		Windows not available

For details on the fishfinder, refer to the hsb2 Series Display Owner’s

Handbook supplied with your fishfinder.

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Heading and Position Data

Full functionality of the radar/chartplotter is achieved when it is part of an integrated system with other equipment (in addition to another hsb2 unit) connected via SeaTalk or NMEA 0183. Data from this equipment including position and heading is shown on the display and is used in calculations.

Details on connecting other equipment are given in Chapter 8.

Providing Heading Data for Radar/Chart Overlay and MARPA

The performance of MARPA and Radar/Chart Overlay is dependent on the quality of your heading sensor. It is important that both the heading sensor and the radar scanner (bearing alignment) are correctly calibrated. Refer to the appropriate heading sensor and radar scanner handbooks for calibration details. The better the accuracy of your heading data, the better the performance of MARPA and Radar/Chart Overlay.

A gyro compass provides the best performance in all conditions. Alternatively you could use a fluxgate compass with rate gyro stabilization.

MARPA requires heading data to be frequently updated (we recommend a data output rate of greater than 8 Hz); heading data must therefore be provided on NMEA.

In multiple-display systems, heading must be connected, via NMEA, to each display that will be used for MARPA.

We recommend the Raymarine Rate Gyro Compass system. Good results are also obtained with a Raymarine autopilot system incorporating a 150G or 400G Course Computer with internal rate gyro.

Other heading sensors connected on NMEA may provide satisfactory results in reasonable sea states. However, in unsettled conditions a rate gyro compass is advisable.

Contact Raymarine Customer Services or your authorized Raymarine dealer for additional information. For specific configuration details with the Raymarine course computer refer to Appendix E. If you are using a suitable third party heading sensor, refer to its documentation for installation and calibration details.

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1.2 The Pathfinder Radar PLUS 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. The colour of the radar returns (echoes) indicates their intensity: the strongest returns are shown in yellow and the weaker are shown in shades of blue. 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 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 PLUS Display Options

In addition to the display set up options previously described, radar set up options allow you to customise the radar image by selecting how radar marks and Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) data are displayed. You can also specify timed transmit mode and custom range scales.

The Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 2 allow you to switch range rings on/off and waypoint display on/off.

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

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Default Display

3nm	RINGS	126°T		RM RV3	AUTO
	1/2			H-UP
					T	IR
Targets:
Landmass
Channel buoy
Surface
vessel
CURSOR
BRG 045° R
RNG 0.28nm
HDG MODE	TARGETS		SCREEN		MARPA

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.

Status Bar

Range rings

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

Ship's Heading Marker (SHM)

You can hide this temporarily

Cursor position, controlled by the trackpad

Ship's position

You can move this off-centre if required

Bearing scale, each tick indicating 2o 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.

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Status Bar

Mode Indicators

displayed when function on:

Selected range,

Range rings

Motion Mode

Target Vectors

Auto mode

Target

in nautical miles

(displayed if

Relative Motion

True Vector or

Gain, Sea,

Expansion

rings are on)

True Motion

Relative Vector

Tune

Wakes

Guard Zone

and vector length

Alarms

3nm

RINGS

126°T

RM RV3 AUTO

WKS

EX GZ

1/2

H-UP

GST

FTC

RC IR

Range ring

interval

Current heading

Heading mode

Rain

Not displayed if

if data available, or

Normally Head Up (H-UP);

range rings are off

Course Over Ground.

Course Up (C-UP) or

Clutter

Displayed in degrees

North Up (N-UP) can be

Magnetic or True

selected if heading data

available

FTC

Interference

(Remote rain)

Rejection

PLUS Display Options

Pathfinder Radar

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sction unF ardaR

3nm	RR		AUTO FTC EX
	1/2 126°T H-UP G S T FTC RC IR
CURSOR		POSITION	TIME
BRG 063° R		50°49^13N	13:48:06
RNG 1.65nm		001°12^09W
COG		SOG	SPEED

120@T 6.3kts 5.7kts

DEPTH

14.4m

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

WPT

203°T 1.20nm 01h:30m

Radar Functions

Mark, symbol selected using setup options

Mark, default symbol

Active waypoint - from Chartplotter

Offset centre

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

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

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The hsb2 (PLUS) series Pathfinder Radar includes the following functions:

•Choice of range scales from 1/8 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.

•10 Target MARPA

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

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1.3 The Chartplotter Display

The hsb2 (PLUS) 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. The details displayed depend on the chart zoom level selected. A plotter mode is provided to enable route plotting and tracking at large scales even when a chart card is not installed, or when the chart is zoomed beyond the available cartographic detail. A typical chartplotter screen is shown in Figure 1-3.

The chartplotter uses position information from a GPS, DGPS, WAAS or Loran-C instrument. 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), Course Over Ground (COG) and fix type (VES POS, DIF FIX or SD FIX). The status bar also indicates if radar/chart overlay is switched on.

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 Center the Chart around the Vessel

•Overlay Radar Targets onto the Chart Display

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

Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 2.

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Chartplotter Display Options

In addition to the display set up options previously described, chart set up options, described in Chapter 7, allow you to customize the chart by selecting:

•What cartographic features and level of detail are displayed.

•Chart orientation (north up, head up or course up), datums and position offset.

•How waypoints are displayed (symbols and numbers).

•Vectors for heading, COG and tide.

The Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 2 allow you to switch the Chart Grid On/Off and Custom Chart Details On/Off.

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

Chart Range

Chart Boundary

Waypoint

Object data box - for object selected by cursor

Status Bar

Vessel Position

Cursor -

selecting chart object

Depth Area

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 soft key labels

These can be turned off: press any soft key to redisplay them.

Different labels are displayed when you press a key.

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Figure 1-3: Typical Chartplotter Display

Custom Chart Details

The chartplotter set up options include a sub-menu to customize 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: