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9.1 Disclaimer

For disclaimer see

page 218

9.2 Weather application pre-requisites

Before you can use the weather application you need to:

• Obtain a Sirius ID number. (For full details, see the Sirius Instal-

lation handbook.)

• Customize a page set to include a weather application.

• Specify the weather elements that you wish to display.

• For the G-Series system to display weather data, it must be

connected to an SR100 Sirius Receiver which is supplying the

appropriate data.

• For your vessel to be displayed and for weather reports to be

available at your position, you need a fix for your boat’s position

and be within range of Sirius satellites.

For further information on installing and commissioning a weather

receiver, see the SR100 Weather Receiver Installation Guide.

Creating a weather window

A weather application window is not included in the pre-configured

page sets. You therefore need to customize a page set to include

one. For information about how to do that, see Selecting an appli-

cation page on page 26.

9.3 Weather application setup

With a weather window active, the Weather Setup Menu is avail-

able from the system Setup menu.

To open the Weather Setup Menu

1. With a weather window active, press the MENU button.

2. Select Weather Setup menu.

Specifying meteorological elements

You can choose to view textual weather reports or animated graph-

ics for specific weather element.

To specify meteorological elements

1. Make a weather window active.

2. Press the DISPLAY GRAPHICS softkey.

3. Select a weather element and make the appropriate setting for

each element you are interested in.

4. Press OK.

FUNCTION OPTION

Sirius Weather User ID

Details the Weather ID obtained from Sirius

and keyed in on your display.

(as advised)

Wind Symbol

Graphic used for wind symbol

Arrow

Barb

Marine Watchbox Alerts

Enables alert when watchbox is issued.

OFF

50nm

150nm

300nm

500nm

ALL

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9.4 The weather display

The main features of the weather display are shown below.

Note: Time shown can be either for the time of latest data or

animation time/date, as appropriate.

9.5 Moving around the weather map

When you open the weather application, a world map is displayed.

Use the cursor to move around the map and the range button to

zoom in and out.

To re-centre the map on your boat, use the FIND SHIP softkey.

9.6 Placing waypoints

The waypoint button operates as normal when a weather window is

active, but you need to make a radar or chart window active to see

the waypoints.

9.7 Weather symbols

The following table summarizes the weather symbols used by the

G-Series system. The section after it gives more information about

each.

Many symbols have additional data associated with them. If this is

the case, the object window will contain the text “OK for more info”.

To display additional data for meteorological objects

1. Highlight the object.

2. If a pop-up indicates that additional data is available, press OK

to see it.

FIND SHIP DISPLAY

GRAPHICS...

ANIMATE

WEATHER...

WEATHER

REPORTS... PRESENTATION...

2400 nm Medium

Marine

zone

Range Animation time/data

Status

bar

Weather soft keys

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Signal strength

Wave

heights

Surface

observation

stations

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Precipitation (NOWRad)

NOWRad displays the type and level of precipitation:

Storm Cast

Storm cast arrows indicate the direction and speed of a storm.

Waves (blues) Canadian radar (Dark greens-yellow)

Storm cast

Cities (grey)

Surface observation stations (pink)

Lightning Wind Sea surface temperature

( green-yellow-orange)

Weather symbols

Surface pressure

Squall line (red)

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Hurricane (Category 1-5) Tropical storm Tropical disturbance,

tropical depression

Storm Tracks symbols

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High / low pressure (blue & red) Cold front (blue)Warm front (red)

Occluded front (purple) Stationary front (red-blue) Trough (brown)

Isobars (grey)

1010

Dry line (red)

NOWRad (green-yellow-red)

Snow (Blues),Mixture (Pinks)

Color Precipitation

type Intensity (dBz)

Light green Rain 15-19

Medium green Rain 20-29

Dark green Rain 30-39

Yellow Rain 40-44

Orange Rain 45-49

Light red Rain 50-54

Dark red Rain 55 +

Light blue Snow 5-19

Dark blue Snow 20 +

Light pink Mixed 5-19

Dark pink Mixed 20 +

Direction

of storm

Speed of

storm

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Sea surface

temperature

(SST)

The temperature

range of the sea sur-

face is indicated by

shading, from low

temperatures to

higher temperatures

through blue-green-

yellow-orange-red.

Canadian radar

Canadian radar shows the intensity of precipitation for Canada.

Unlike NOWRad, Canadian radar does not show the precipitation

type.

Tracking storms

You can use the STORM TRACK function to monitor significant

storms in your area. These include tropical disturbances, depres-

sions, storms and cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and super-

typhoons.

The G-Series system displays the path the storm has taken, its cur-

rent and forecast position, the wind radii (for its current position

only), and its current direction and speed of travel.

Tropical storm data

Tropical storm data can be displayed for a selected storm. The data

includes:

• The storm’s name, type, date and time.

• The position, direction and speed of travel of the storm.

• The pressure and maximum wind speed and gusts.

Color Intensity (mm/hr)

Transparent 0.00-0.20

Light green 0.21-1.00

Medium green 1.01-4.00

Dark green 4.01-12.00

Yellow 12.01-24.00

Orange 24.01-50.00

Light red 50.01-100

Dark red 100.01 +

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Hurricane

(Category 1-5)

Tropical storm Tropical disturbance,

tropical depression

Storm Tracks symbols

These symbols are displayed on screen in three different colours:

Grey - historical, Red - current, Orange - forecast

Move the cursor over the symbol for additional information.

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Lightning

The system puts a lightning symbol at every cloud-to-ground strike

recorded within the last 5, 10 and 15 minutes.

Surface observation stations

You can view current or historical weather data at surface observa-

tion stations.

City forecasts

The Cities option gives you access to details of city weather fore-

casts. Forecasts for up to three days may be available.

Wind

This option displays the current wind direction and magnitude. You

can choose (using the Weather Setup Menu) to display the wind

symbol as either an arrow or a wind barb. Wind arrows give an indi-

cation of wind speed - the larger the arrow the stronger the wind.

Wind barbs give a more precise representation of wind speed:

Waves

This option gives you wave period, wave direction and wave height

data.

Strike recorded in

last 0 - 5 minutes

Strike recorded in

last 5 - 10 minutes

More recent strikes

overlay older ones

Strike recorded in

last 10 - 15 minutes

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Lightning Strikes

Buoy Station C - MAN WSI NWS

All surface observations stations are represented by a pink symbol:

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3-7 kts 8-12 kts 13-17 kts 18-22 kts 23-27 kts 28-32 kts 33-37 kts 38-42 kts 43-47 kts 48-52 kts

53-57 kts 78-82 kts73-77 kts68-72 kts63-67 kts58-62 kts 88-92 kts83-87 kts 98-102 kts93-97 kts

Wind speed symbols

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Wave height is displayed in 16 levels:

Surface pressure

This option shows surface pressure data using standard meteoro-

logical symbols.

Waves shown in

16 shades of colour from:

Reds - Highest waves

Greens - Intermediate waves

Blues - Lowest waves

Cuba

Florida

Wave height ranges

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Squall line (red)

High pressure

(blue)

High pressure

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

(purple)

Stationary front

(red-blue)

Trough (brown) Isobars (grey)

1012

1010

Dry line (brown)

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9.8 Weather toolbar

Options available under the default weather toolbar are summarized in the following two diagrams.

FIND SHIP DISPLAY GRAPHICS ANIMATE WEATHER WEATHER REPORTS PRESENTATION

Weather reports pop-up

Forecast at cursor/ship

Tropical statements

Marine warnings

Marine zone forecasts

Watchbox warnings

Watchbox show/hide

Marine zone show/hide

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9.9 Viewing data for a specific

position

It is possible to display the sea temperature, wind speed and direc-

tion, wave height, precipitation intensity and type for a location

specified by you. The marine zone is also shown.

To view data for a specific position

1. Move the cursor to the required position.

2. Press OK.

FIND SHIP DISPLAY

GRAPHICS

ANIMATE

WEATHER

Forecast win/wav/pres

Wave Direction

Wave Period

WEATHER

REPORTS PRESENTATION

Animate type forecast/n-rad

Animate on/off

Pause on/off

Weather graphics pop-up

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9.10 Animated weather graphics

The animated weather feature allows you to view an animation

from the current time for:

• The forecast for wind and wave activity or surface pressure.

• The weather radar history loop (NOWRad).

You cannot display information by moving the cursor over a symbol

when animation is running.

The range and trackpad controls do however remain operable, pro-

vided the PAUSE option has not been selected. Ranging or

panning causes the animation to restart.

The animation stops if you press any of the ACTIVE, PAGE, DATA,

WPS/MOB, or MENU buttons, or if you close the window containing

the animation.

To set up an animated weather graphic

1. Press the ANIMATE WEATHER softkey.

2. Toggle to the required setting on the ANIMATE TYPE softkey.

3. Toggle to the required option on the FORECAST softkey (wind,

wave or surface pressure).

To run an animation

1. Press the ANIMATE WEATHER softkey.

2. Toggle to ON with the ANIMATE softkey.

The status bar indicates the time-frame displayed. The weather

radar history provides up to eight images of data covering the last

two hours, at 15-minute intervals.

To pause an animation

1. Press the PAUSE softkey.

9.11 Viewing weather reports

The following weather reports are available:

• Tropical statements.

• Marine warnings.

• Marine zone forecasts.

• Watchbox warnings.

Each report type may contain several bulletins; the window can be

scrolled to view all the data.

To view weather reports

1. Press the WEATHER REPORTS softkey.

2. Press the appropriate softkey for the type of report you want.

3. If available, select the relevant option on the FORECAST AT

softkey (ship or cursor).

Watchbox warnings

When a tornado or thunderstorm warning is received, the system

generates a watchbox alert:

Use the trackpad or rotary control to scroll through the report.

You can set the range for the watchbox alert to: OFF; 50; 150; 300;

500 and ALL using the weather setup menu. Any watchbox outside

of the selected range will not trigger the alarm. (Units vary accord-

ing to the configuration of your system.)

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Warning type and

period for which

warning is valid

Watchbox report

text

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You can switch off the marine watchbox alert (using the Weather

Setup Menu, see page 112) or set the watchbox status to hide.

Reports continue to be added to the database, irrespective of the

alert and show/hide status.

To clear a watchbox alert

1. Press ACKNOWLEDGE.

The alert is removed from the display but you can still see the

watchbox warning by using the Weather Reports softkeys.

Displaying marine watchboxes

When the marine watchboxes feature is ON (default), any regions

for which a watchbox is valid are highlighted on the weather map as

a red polygon.

To show or hide watchboxes

1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.

2. Toggle to the appropriate setting on the WATCHBOX softkey.

To display watchbox data

1. Highlight the watchbox.

2. Press OK to display the Object Info pop-up screen.

3. Press OK again to display the watchbox data.

9.12 Troubleshooting

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Watchbox alert

warning area

Problem Reason

Boat symbol not displayed No position fix

FIND SHIP softkey greyed-out No position fix

Boat symbol drawn as a solid circle No heading or COG available

‘No Connection’ message is displayed

in the status bar

No signal received from SR100;

check cabling and that SR100 is

powered.

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Chapter 10: Navtex

You can use the G-Series system to view marine safety information (including weather forecasts and marine

warnings) if you have a Navtex integrated receiver connected to your system.

Major areas of coverage include the Mediterranean Sea, The North Sea, coastal areas around Japan and

areas around the North American continent.

Chapter contents

• 10.1 Setting up Navtex on page 124

• 10.2 Selecting message alert categories on page 124

• 10.3 The Navtex message window on page 124

• 10.4 Managing Navtex messages on page 124

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10.1 Setting up Navtex

Before you are able to view Navtex messages you need to:

• Specify the baud rate of your Navtex receiver.

• Enable the appropriate category of Navtex messaging (see

page 125).

10.2 Selecting message alert

categories

On initial power up, the system provides alerts for all message cat-

egories listed in the Navtex Alert Menu. You can switch off any

category except Navigation Warnings (Category A), Meteorological

Warnings (Category B) and Search and Rescue information (Cate-

gory D).

To select the message alert categories

1. Press MENU to open the Setup menu.

2. Select Navtex Messages and open the Navtex Message List.

3. Press the SETUP ALERTS softkey.

4. Select the appropriate category and toggle its status to the

required setting.

10.3 The Navtex message window

Once correctly connected to the Navtex unit, the system will display

messages it receives from within your chosen categories:

When you receive a message, the toolbar gives you the option to

erase or save the message as appropriate. The G-Series system

can save up to 100 Navtex messages. Once this capacity is

reached, it starts to overwrite the oldest messages with newer

ones.

To view saved messages

1. Press MENU to open the Setup menu.

2. Select Navtex messages.

3. Select the appropriate message from the list.

The message text is displayed in the right-hand column. Scroll

through it to see the complete text.

You also have the option to sort the message list by date, station or

category, erase a message, or set up the message alerts.

10.4 Managing Navtex messages

Management options for Navtex messages allow you to:

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• Select categories for which the G-Series system will show

alerts.

• Erase messages.

• Sort the message list.

Sorting the message list

By default the message list sorts by the date and time the message

was received (DATE) with the most recent message at the top. If

required, you can sort the list by station identifier (STN) or by mes-

sage category (CAT).

To sort the message list

1. Press MENU to open the Setup menu.

1. Select Navtex Messages and open the Navtex Message List.

2. Toggle to your preferred sorting method on the SORT LIST

softkey.

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Chapter 11: Radar

The G-Series can be used with digital radar scanners. Digital scanners offer:

• Improved target definition.

• Full-color image.

• Scan-to-scan.

• SuperHD option. Super HD effectively increases the transmitter power by a factor of at least two, and re-

duces the beamwidth by a similar amount.

• Dual-range operation.

• Simultaneous operation of two radar scanners.

Chapter contents

• 11.1 Radar setup on page 128

• 11.2 Controlling power to the scanners on page 130

• 11.3 Radar range and image quality on page 131

• 11.4 Radar window overview on page 134

• 11.5 Using waypoints with the radar on page 135

• 11.6 Radar display options on page 136

• 11.7 Tuning the radar display: GAIN on page 140

• 11.8 Tuning the radar display: ENHANCE ECHOES on page 143

• 11.9 Radar range on page 144

• 11.10 Measuring distance, range and bearing on page 145

• 11.11 Using radar to track objects on page 150

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11.1 Radar setup

The Radar Setup Menu lets you customize the way the radar operates. Changes you make in this menu are kept when you remove power

from the G-Series system.

Note: The radar needs to be receiving heading and position data

for full functionality.

Select scanner

Selects which scanner is displayed in the active radar window.

Scanner setup

The scanner setup option lets you customize various aspects of the

scanner’s behavior.

Dual range

If dual range is set to on, the system allows you to view two ranges

simultaneously in one window.

Short range gives you a maximum range of 3 nautical miles; long

range provides standard ranges.

When dual range is enabled, chart overlay and synchroniza-

tion functions are disabled. If you already have chart overlay

or synchronization turned on, dual range is not available.

Tune

The tune function is used to fine-tune the scanner’s receiver for

maximum target returns on the display.

Auto mode: recommended

In AUTO mode, the radar tunes itself automatically on all range

scales.

This is the default mode and it is recommended that you leave the

tune function in auto mode to ensure that the radar receiver is

always tuned to receive the maximum signal.

Radar Setup > Select Scanner

Scanner Setup > Dual Range

Color Palette

EBL Reference Tune

Timed Transmit Sea Clutter Curve

Transmit Period Parking Offset

Standby Period Scanner Size

Bearing Alignment

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Manual (MAN) mode

If you do set the tune function to MANUAL, you will need to adjust it

about 10 minutes after you have turned on the radar, since the

required setting will change after the magnetron has warmed up.

Adjust the control to obtain the maximum signal strength (indicated

by the eight-step horizontal bar). If you cannot tune the radar suc-

cessfully, refer to the Installation Guide.

Sea clutter curve

Adjust the system’s sensitivity to sea clutter. The steepest setting is

1 and the shallowest is 8. The default setting is 4.

Parking offset

The default parking offset is 0 degrees: the scanner aligns with the

pedestal, facing forwards.

With parking offset selected you can use the rotary controller to

adjust the parking offset from 0 to 358 degrees in steps of two

degrees.

This setting change is only available when the digital radar is set to

Off or Standby. The changes you make are applied at the end of the

next transmit cycle.

To open the radar setup menu

1. Make a radar application window active.

2. Press the MENU button.

Edit name

The edit name softkey is available when the radar setup menu is

open. This option allows you to name scanners. The default names

are 1 for the first scanner and 2 for the second scanner if there is

one. Names can be up to five characters long, and are displayed on

the title bar.

Radar alarms

For information about the radar-specific alarms you can configure,

see Alarm Setup Menu on page 194.

Note: Until you are familiar with interpreting the radar display, take

every opportunity to compare the radar display with your

physical surroundings. Note the location of boats, buoys and

coastal structures and their corresponding echoes on the

radar display. Practice harbor and coastal navigation during

daylight hours and in clear weather conditions.

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11.2 Controlling power to the scanners

You control power to the radar scanners from the power control toolbar, which you open with the power button on the G-Series keyboard:

There are three power states for the radar scanners:

• Off.

• On and in standby: powered up and ready to transmit.

• On and in transmit (TX): rotating and transmitting.

The default power mode is on and in standby.

To change scanner power states

1. Press the power button.

2. Toggle to your desired power state on RADAR 1 or RADAR 2

as appropriate.

You can turn the radar scanners off even if there is no display, or if

the display is blank for any reason. In this situation, a message on

the keyboard LCD screen prompts you.

To switch scanners off when the monitor is blank

1. Press the power button.

A prompt on the keyboard LCD says “To switch radars off

press power”.

2. Press the power button.

PWR

RADAR 1

TX STBY

RADAR 1

ON OFF

RADAR 2

TX STBY

RADAR 2

ON OFF

MONITOR

CONTROLS

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Radar status

The following table summarizes the various scanner states and

associated status icons.

11.3 Radar range and image quality

Radar operates by transmitting radio pulses, then detecting the

reflections as the pulses bounce back from objects within radar

range. The reflections are processed and displayed on-screen as

‘echoes’.

Range

Radar range is limited by the height of your scanner and the height

of the target, as illustrated below:

The table below gives the approximate range for various antenna

and target heights.

Image quality

Not all radar echoes are produced by valid targets. Spurious ech-

oes may be caused by:

Status Icon Description

Transmit

(TX)

Scanner on and transmitting.

This is the usual mode of operation.

Standby

(STDBY)

Scanner powered on but not transmit-

ting; antenna not rotating.

This is a power-save mode used when

radar is not needed for short periods.

When you return to transmit mode, the

magnetron does not need to warm up.

This is the default mode.

Off

Scanner powered off.

When radar is not required.

Timed

transmit

Scanner switches between on/trans-

mitting & standby mode.

Power save mode when constant use of

radar not required. To set up this option,

see page 131

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(Rotating icon)

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(static icon)

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(grayed-out icon)

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(rotating/static icon)

Antenna height

(m)

Object height

(m)

Range

(nm)

3 3 7.7

3 10 10.9

5 3 8.8

5 10 12

a1a2

Earth

Cliff

Radar

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Rmax

Rmax = 2.23 ( h + H )

Rmax

maximum radar range

radar antenna height

target height

in nautical miles

in metres

Rmax = radar horizon of antenna (a1) + radar horizon of target (a2)

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• Side lobes

• Indirect echoes

• Multiple echoes

• Blind sectors

• Sea, rain or snow clutter

• Interference

Through observation, practice, and experience, you can generally

detect these conditions very quickly and use the radar controls to

minimize them.

Side lobes

Side lobe patterns are produced by small amounts of energy from

the transmitted pulses that are radiated outside the narrow main

beam.

The effects of side lobes are most noticeable with targets at short

range (normally below 3 nm) and with large objects. Side lobe ech-

oes form either arcs on the radar screen similar to range rings, or a

series of echoes forming a broken arc.

Indirect echoes

There are several types of indirect echoes, or ‘ghost’ images.

These sometimes have the appearance of true echoes, but in gen-

eral they are intermittent and poorly defined.

Multiple echoes

Multiple echoes are uncommon but can occur if there is a large

object with a wide vertical surface at a comparatively short range.

The transmitted signal bounces between the object and your own

vessel, producing multiple echoes. The false echoes are displayed

beyond the range of the true target echo, but on the same bearing.

Blind sectors

Obstructions such as funnels and masts near the radar antenna

can obstruct the radar beam and cause radar shadows or ‘blind

sectors’.

True echo Side echoes

Main lobe

Antenna

Arc

Side

lobe

Side

lobe

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False echo

Passing

ship

True echo

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True echo

False echo

Mast

or funnel

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True echo

Multiple echoes

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If the obstruction is relatively narrow, there will be a reduction of the

beam intensity, though not necessarily a complete cut-off. However,

with wider obstructions there can be a total loss of signal in the

shadow area. There might also be multiple echoes which extend

behind the obstruction.

Blind sector effects can normally be minimized by careful selection

of the scanner site prior to installation.

Sea clutter

Radar returns from waves around the vessel can clutter the centre

of the radar picture, making it difficult to detect real targets. Such

‘sea clutter’ usually appears as multiple echoes on the display at

short range, and the echoes are not repetitive or consistent in

position.

In high winds or extreme conditions, sea clutter can produce an

almost solid disc on a radar display.

Rain or snow clutter

Radar detects rain and snow. Returns from storm areas and rain

squalls consist of countless small echoes which continually change

in size, intensity and position.

These returns sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending

on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell.

Mutual radar interference

This can occur when two or more radar-equipped vessels are oper-

ating within range of each other. The interference usually appears

as a spiral of small dots from the display centre, and is most

marked at long ranges.

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11.4 Radar window overview

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Your position

By default your boat is shown at the centre of the radar display and

your dead-ahead bearing is indicated by a vertical line known as

the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM).

Operation modes

The radar gives excellent results in one of the four preconfigured

operation modes under the GAIN softkey. Select the mode that

best suits your circumstances: attempting to make manual adjust-

ments to the settings could degrade your image. (However, this

facility is available.)

See page 140 for more information.

Other vessels or objects

On-screen targets may be large, small, bright or faint, depending

on the size of the object, its orientation and surface type.

Remember that the strength of an object’s echo may not be propor-

tional to the physical size of the object. For example, a nearby

object might produce an echo of the same strength as a more dis-

tant, but larger, object.

With experience, the approximate size of different objects can be

determined by the relative size and brightness of the echoes.

Factors affecting echo strength

• The physical size of the reflecting object.

• The material from which the object is made. Metallic surfaces

reflect signals better than non-metallic.

• Vertical surfaces, like cliffs, reflect the radar signal better than

sloping surfaces, like sandbanks.

• High coastlines and mountainous coastal regions can be ob-

served at longer radar ranges. Therefore, the first sight of land

may be a mountain several miles inland from the coastline. Al-

though the coastline may be much nearer, it may not appear on

the radar until the vessel is closer to shore.

• Some targets, such as buoys and small boats, can be difficult to

discern, because they do not present a consistent reflecting

surface as they bob about in the waves. Consequently, these

echoes tend to behave erratically on the radar screen.

• Buoys and small boats often resemble each other, but boats

can often be distinguished by their motion.

• Trees and shrubbery do not reflect radar. Thus, they can dis-

guise the shape of nearby land.

11.5 Using waypoints with the radar

You can use waypoints in the radar application for navigation (just

like in the chart application), using the WPTS/MOB button.

You can also edit waypoints from within the radar application.

For full details on using waypoints, see Chapter 4:Using Waypoints

on page 35 and Chapter 5:The Chart Application on page 43.

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11.6 Radar display options

VRM/EBL TARGET

TRACKING

GAIN

Radar mode and orientation

Range rings on/off

AIS layer on/off

ENHANCE

ECHOES

PRESENTATION

Show/hide waypoints

Show waypoints menu

Show by symbol/group

On radar show/hide

Waypoint name on/off

Vessel offset 0, 1/3, 2/3

Motion mode true (TM)/relative (RM)

Orientation heading-up/north-up/course-up

Dual range long/short

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The presentation softkey on the radar toolbar gives you control

over:

• Waypoint behavior

• EBL

• Radar mode and display orientation

• Range rings

• AIS

These radar settings are locally applied, which means they affect

only the scanner and display on which you are working.

Orientation

Radar orientation refers to the relationship between the radar dis-

play and your direction of travel. There are three orientation modes:

• Head up

• North up

• Course up

These orientation modes are used in conjunction with motion

modes (see page 138) to control how your vessel’s progress is

shown on screen.

Heading-Up (H-UP)

This is the default mode for the radar application.

North-Up (N-UP)

If heading data becomes unavailable while in this mode, a warning

message will be shown, the status bar shows North-Up in brackets

and the radar uses 0° heading in relative motion. When heading

data becomes available once more, North-Up mode is reinstated.

It is not possible to select Head Up mode when the motion mode is

set to True.

Ship's Heading Market (SHM)

(indicating the boat's current

heading) is upwards

As your boat's heading changes:

SHM fixed upwards

Radar picture rotates accordingly

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Radar picture fixed (north up)

SHM rotates accordingly

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Course-Up (C-UP)

If you select a new course, the picture will reset to display the new

course upwards.

The reference used for Course-Up depends upon the information

available at a given time. The system prioritizes this information in

the following order:

1. Bearing from origin to destination (your intended course).

2. Locked heading from an Autopilot.

3. Bearing to waypoint.

4. Instantaneous heading.

If heading data becomes unavailable while in this mode a warning

message is displayed; the status bar puts Course-Up in brackets to

show it is suspended; and the radar uses 0° heading in relative

motion mode.

When heading data becomes available again, Course-Up mode is

reinstated.

To select an orientation mode

1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.

2. Press RADAR MODE & ORIENTATION.

3. Choose your preferred setting under the ORIENTATION

softkey.

The selected orientation mode is displayed in the status bar.

Setting the motion mode

Motion modes control how your progress is represented on the dis-

play. The selected motion mode is displayed in the status bar. If no

position data is available, the status bar shows the motion mode in

brackets.

There are two motion modes:

• Relative motion

• True motion

The default setting is relative motion.

Relative motion (RM) with optional vessel offset

When the motion mode is set to Relative, the position of your boat

is fixed on the screen and all the targets move relative to the boat.

You can specify whether the boat is fixed in the centre of the win-

dow (0 offset) or offset by 1/3 or 2/3:

The default vessel-offset value is zero.

True Motion (TM)

When the motion mode is set to True, fixed radar targets maintain a

constant position and moving vessels (including your boat) travel in

true perspective to each other and to fixed landmasses on the

screen. As the boat’s position approaches the edge of the screen,

the radar picture is automatically reset to reveal the area ahead of

the boat.

Current course upwards

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Radar picture fixed

SHM rotates accordingly

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If heading and position data become unavailable when true motion

is selected: a warning message is shown; the display reverts to rel-

ative motion; the status bar indicates that True Motion is selected

but suspended by showing it in parentheses (TM).

It is not possible to select True Motion when the orientation is set to

Head Up.

To set the motion mode

1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.

2. Press RADAR MODE AND ORIENTATION.

3. Toggle between True and Relative Motion on the MOTION

MODE key.

To change the vessel offset

1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.

2. Press RADAR MODE & ORIENTATION.

3. Toggle to your desired offset using the VESSEL OFFSET

softkey.

Changing the bearing mode for EBLs

The default bearing mode for EBLs is relative to your vessel’s

heading. If heading data is available, you can set the bearing mode

to be relative (REL) or magnetic/true (M/T).

When M/T is selected, the EBL bearings will be expressed as either

true or magnetic, depending on the equipment connected. The cur-

rent EBL bearing is given on the EBL label and on the ADJUST

EBL softkey label.

To change the EBL reference

1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.

2. Toggle between M/T and REL on the EBL REFERENCE key.

Dual range

The G-Series system allows you to view either a short- or a long-

range image in separate radar windows. To allow this, dual range

must be enabled in the Radar Setup Menu (see Radar setup on

page 128).

To set the range

1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.

2. Press RADAR MODE & ORIENTATION.

3. Toggle between LONG and SHORT on the DUAL RANGE

softkey.

The default setting is long, which provides a standard scanner

range. The short setting provides a maximum range of six or twelve

nautical miles.

Note: If chart-radar sync is turned on in the chart application, you

cannot enable dual range in the radar application. If dual

range is on, you cannot turn on chart-radar synchronization.

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11.7 Tuning the radar display: GAIN

Gain reduces the effect of false echoes and clutter. For best results, retain the default AUTO setting. You can, however, adjust gain settings

manually if required

VRM/EBL TARGET

TRACKING

GAIN

Threshold auto/man

Super HD controls

Adjust harbour mode

Rain on/off

Coastal mode

Sea auto/man Offshore mode

ENHANCE

ECHOES

PRESENTATION

Gain auto/man

Buoy mode

Power boost auto/manual

Antenna boost auto/manual

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Gain presets

There are four preset gain modes to give you the best picture in dif-

ferent circumstances.

Harbor is the default mode. This setting takes account of land clut-

ter so that smaller targets, like navigation buoys, are not lost.

Coastal accounts for the slightly higher levels of sea clutter you

might encounter out of harbor and adjusts the radar display

accordingly.

Offshore automatically adjusts for high levels of sea clutter.

Buoy is a special mode to enhance the detection of small objects

like mooring buoys. It is useful at ranges up to 3/4 nm.

Manually adjusting gain

The gain function makes the radar picture clearer by changing the

sensitivity of radar reception.

•For long ranges select a sensitivity level that gives a slight

speckle in the background. Setting the gain too low can cause

weak or small targets to disappear, however.

•For shorter ranges reduce the gain slightly to reduce speckle

and improve target definition.

Note: If you control gain manually, check it each time you change

the range scale.

To manually adjust gain settings

1. Press the GAIN softkey.

2. Press the ADJUST softkey for the preset mode you are in.

3. Select manual on the GAIN softkey.

The changes you make are applied to both the active window and

any other radar windows displaying this preset. Gain setting

changes are kept at system power-off.

Rain clutter

Radar detects echoes from rain or snow. The strength of these ech-

oes depends upon the altitude, range, density and size of the snow

flakes or rain droplets and appear on screen as countless small

echoes continuously changing size, intensity and position.

Turning the RAIN clutter function on suppresses the bulk effect of

rain returns from around your boat, so that recognizing other

objects is easier.

Sea clutter

Radar echoes from waves around your boat can clutter the centre

of the radar picture, making it difficult to detect real targets (see

page 131).

Adjusting the sea mode will reduce this clutter for up to 5 nautical

miles (depending on wave and sea conditions) from your boat. This

reduces sea echoes to intermittent small dots, while small targets

remain visible and persistent. Gain levels further from your boat

remain unchanged.

Super HD adjustments

You can generally use the default AUTO settings for best results,

but two manual controls allow you to explore Super HD’s

capabilities.

Antenna boost

This scales the effective antenna size. At zero, the effective

antenna size matches its actual size. At 95, the effective antenna

size is doubled.

Increasing effective antenna size has the effect of separating tar-

gets that appear merged at lower settings.

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In some circumstances, a larger effective scanner can be a draw-

back. In particular, if you are in a harbor or close to land, you may

see more detail than is useful.

For that reason, the AUTO settings for Harbor and Coastal modes

provide lower scale factors of about 30% and 60%.

Power boost

This adjusts effective transmit power. At zero, the radar operates at

its standard power (4kW or 12kW). At 90, the effective power is

increased by a factor of at least two.

Increasing power has the effect of making targets more distinct

from noise. For maximum benefit, reduce gain to prevent saturation

of strong targets.

The default power boost setting for all AUTO modes is 90.

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11.8 Tuning the radar display: ENHANCE ECHOES

The ENHANCE ECHOES softkey gives you access to further features for tuning the radar display.

Interference rejection

Interference rejection automatically reduces mutual radar interfer-

ence when two radar-equipped vessels are operating within range

of each other. It is switched on by default.

You can adjust the strength of interference rejection in the Radar

Setup Menu.

Turning interference rejection off altogether allows you to detect the

presence of other radars in the vicinity.

To turn interference rejection off

1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.

2. Toggle the setting to OFF on the INT REJECT softkey.

VRM/EBL TARGET

TRACKING

GAIN

Expansion on/off

Wakes on/off

Scan to scan on/off

ENHANCE

ECHOES

PRESENTATION

Interference rejection on/off

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Expansion

The expansion function allows you to either override the pulse

length or to give larger returns so targets are easier to see.

To override the pulse length

1. Open the Radar Setup Menu. You can either use the MENU

button, or press and hold the EXPANSION softkey.

2. Set the magnification level for target expansion to HIGH.

To give larger returns

1. Open the Radar Setup Menu.

2. Set the magnification level for target expansion to LOW.

Note: Selecting this option may compromise target resolution.

Wakes

When the wakes function is switched on, you can see the direction

and speed of moving targets relative to your boat. Targets are dis-

played in yellow, turning to paler shades of blue as the signal

diminishes.

The wakes option is a local setting which applies only to the display

on which you are working. You can choose to display wakes for a

period of 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10

minutes.

To switch wakes display on

1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.

2. Toggle wakes to ON using the WAKES softkey.

3. Select your preferred wakes setting.

4. Press OK.

To switch wakes display off

1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.

2. Press the WAKES softkey.

3. Press the CLEAR WAKES softkey.

Scan to scan

When scan to scan is switched on, stationary objects appear stron-

ger with each sweep of the radar. If the object moves, it appears

relatively weakly on screen.

This can be used to reduce the effects of rain and sea clutter.

To switch scan to scan on or off

1. Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey.

2. Toggle to ON or OFF using the SCAN TO SCAN softkey.

3. Press OK.

11.9 Radar range

You can zoom in or out to view the radar display at different scales.

The scale is measured from the centre to the top of the window and

is displayed in the left-hand corner of the status bar.

•Short-range scales show nearby objects in greater detail, and

are most suitable as you approach coastlines, harbors, or other

vessels. The shortest range available is 1/8 nautical miles.

•Long-range scales provide the best overview of the vessel’s

relationship to landmasses, weather fronts and large ships with-

in or beyond your field of vision. The longest range available is

72 nautical miles, depending upon the scanner fitted.

To change the radar range

1. Zoom to your required scale using the RANGE button on the

keyboard.

Synchronizing radar range and chart scale

The chart application includes an option to synchronize the radar

range with the chart scale.

When synchronization is switched on:

• The radar range in all radar windows changes to match the

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• ‘Sync’ is displayed in the top left-hand corner of the chart

window.

• If you change the radar range, all synchronized chart views

change scale to match.

• If you change the scale of a synchronized chart window, all ra-

dar windows update to match.

To synchronize radar range and chart scale

1. Make a chart window active.

2. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.

3. Press CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION.

4. Toggle to RDR on the CHART SYNC softkey.

Note: Radar range synchronization is not available when the chart

motion mode is set to autorange, nor when the selected

scanner is set to dual range.

11.10Measuring distance, range and

bearing

You can measure distance, range and bearing in the radar applica-

tion. Options for doing so are detailed in the table below.

Range rings

Range rings help you gauge the approximate distance between

points at-a-glance. Range rings are centred on your position and

displayed on the screen at pre-set intervals.

The number and spacing of range rings changes to suit the scale

you have set.

To show or hide range rings

1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.

2. Toggle to ON or OFF using the RANGE RINGS softkey.

Bearing and range

The radar display shows you bearing and range data to any object

you highlight.

To find the bearing and range to an object

1. Move the cursor to the object’s position.

2. Read off the bearing and range in the databar.

Functions

Distances

between

points

Range from

your boat Bearings

Range Rings Yes (approx.) Yes (approx.) -

Cursor - Yes Yes

Variable Range

Markers (VRMs)

- Yes -

Electronic Bearing

Lines (EBLs)

- - Yes

Floating VRMs Yes - -

Floating EBLs - - Yes

Functions

Distances

between

points

Range from

your boat Bearings

Range - 1/4 nm

Range rings - 1/8 nm apart

Range - 3/4 nm

Range rings - 1/4 nm apart

Range - 11/2 nm

Range rings - 1/4 nm apart

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Bearing and range from

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The Variable Range Marker (VRM) and Electronic Bearing Line (EBL)

The VRM/EBL softkey opens the toolbars shown below:

VRM/EBL TARGET

TRACKING

GAIN

Adjust VRM

Adjust EBL

Adjust Float

Center

Floating EBL

Setup VRM/EBL 2

VRM/EBL on/off

ENHANCE

ECHOES

PRESENTATION

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Variable Range Marker

A Variable Range Marker (VRM) is a circle of variable radius cen-

tred on your vessel’s position.

You can use the VRM to measure the distance from your vessel to

a selected object by adjusting the radius of the marker so that it

intersects the object’s position.

The range is displayed on the ADJUST VRM softkey label when

you highlight the VRM.

Electronic Bearing Marker

An Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) is an on-screen marker drawn

from your position to the edge of the window.

When this line is rotated to align with a target, the bearing relative

to your current heading is measured and displayed on the ADJUST

EBL softkey label.

The data is also displayed if you select the EBL with the cursor.

To change the EBL reference from relative to magnetic or true, see

page 139.

Combined range and bearing

You can combine a VRM and an EBL to measure range and bear-

ing simultaneously:

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Tracking a target with a VRM or EBL

You can tell which direction an object is travelling in by tracking its

movement in relation to the EBL. If it continues travelling towards

the EBL, it could be on a collision course with your boat.

To create a VRM or an EBL

1. Press the VRM/EBL softkey.

2. Toggle to ON with the VRM/EBL softkey.

3. To adjust settings, press either the ADJUST VRM or ADJUST

EBL softkey and make changes with the rotary controller.

To place a second VRM or EBL

1. Press the SET UP VRM/EBL 2 softkey.

2. Proceed as with VRM/EBL 1.

Floating VRM and EBL

The VRM/EBL float function allows you to measure range and

bearing between any two points on the radar screen (rather than

from your vessel’s position).

First you move the VRM/EBL centre to the position you want to

measure from. Then you change the radius of the VRM to measure

distance, or change the angle of the EBL to take a bearing.

To use floating VRM

1. Create a standard VRM.

2. Highlight the VRM or press the VRM/EBL softkey.

3. Press the FLOATING VRM softkey.

4. Press the ADJUST FLOAT softkey.

5. Move the cursor to the point to measure from.

6. Press OK.

7. Move the cursor to the point to measure to.

8. The range between the two points is shown on the ADJUST

VRM softkey label.

To use floating EBL

1. Create a standard EBL.

2. Highlight the EBL or press the VRM/EBL softkey.

3. Press the ADJUST EBL softkey.

4. Adjust the direction and start point of the EBL using the

trackpad and rotary controller.

5. The bearing is shown on the ADJUST EBL softkey label.

To use a second floating VRM or EBL

1. Press SET UP VRM/EBL 2.

2. Toggle VRM/EBL 2 to ON.

3. Repeat the steps for using a floating VRM (steps 1-8).

To unfloat a VRM or EBL

1. Press the VRM/EBL softkey.

2. Press the FLOATING EBL softkey (under SET UP VRM/EBL 2

if you are using a second floating VRM or EBL).

3. Select CENTER.

4. Press OK.

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11.11 Using radar to track objects

The TARGET TRACKING softkey opens the toolbars shown below:

VRM/EBL TARGET

TRACKING

GAIN

Acquire target

Monitor in zones

MARPA & AIS options

Zone 1 on/off

Setup zone 1

Zone 2 on/off

Setup zone 2

Options window

MARPA list window

Cancel all targets

Cancel target

ENHANCE

ECHOES

PRESENTATION

MARPA list

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Target tracking functions are used to help avoid collisions.

•Guard zones sound an alarm when an object comes within a

specified range.

•MARPA displays information about tracked objects.

•AIS displays the identity and voyage information of other AIS-

enabled vessels.

To track a target

1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.

2. Highlight the object you wish to track.

3. Press the ACQUIRE TARGET softkey.

The ‘target being acquired’ icon is displayed, followed by the appro-

priate MARPA status icon.

Guard zones

A guard zone is a ‘protected’ area around your vessel: as soon as

an object (like another vessel) enters the zone, it triggers an alarm

on your Nav Station. Guard zones are managed from the Monitor in

Zones toolbar.

Guard zones can be either circular- or sector-guards, and you can

define up to two of them on your system. You can adjust the sensitivity of guard zones on the Alarms Setup

Menu. For more information, see Alarm Setup Menu on page 194.

Guard zones only operate when the whole zone is displayed on the

screen. To avoid inappropriate alarms, they become active ten sec-

onds after being placed or edited.

To place a guard zone

1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.

2. Press the MONITOR IN ZONES softkey.

3. Toggle ZONE 1 or ZONE 2 to ON, as appropriate.

4. Press the corresponding SET UP ZONE softkey.

5. Choose your zone shape.

6. Set the limits of the guard zone using the rotary controller.

7. Press OK.

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6nm Head-Up Relative Motion Rings 1nm

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MARPA

The Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) provides target-

tracking and risk-analysis features. MARPA obtains detailed infor-

mation for up to ten automatically tracked objects and provides

continuous, accurate and rapid situation analysis.

To use MARPA, you need a fast heading sensor.

Setting up MARPA

You can customize the following parameters from the MARPA

Options menu:

To open the MARPA Options menu

1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.

2. Press the MARPA & AIS OPTIONS softkey.

3. Change MARPA options as required.

Safety notices

MARPA can improve collision avoidance when used wisely. It

is the User’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and

navigational judgements.

There are certain conditions under which acquiring a target may

become difficult. Some of those conditions are:

• The target echo is weak.

• The target is very close to land, buoys or other large targets.

• The target or your own ship is making rapid manoeuvres.

• Choppy sea state conditions exist and the target is buried in ex-

cessive sea clutter or in deep swells.

• Choppy sea state conditions exist yielding poor stability.

• Inadequate heading data exists.

Symptoms of such conditions are that acquisition is difficult and the

MARPA vectors are unstable; the symbol wanders away from the

target, locks on to the wrong target or changes to a lost symbol

target.

If any of these conditions are present, acquisition and tracking may

need to be re-initiated or, in some cases be impossible to maintain.

Improving the quality of the heading data will reduce the effect of

the other conditions.

To acquire a target

MARPA automatically tracks acquired targets, calculates target

bearing and range, speed and course, Closest Point of Approach

(CPA), and Time to Closest Point of Approach (TCPA).

Parameter Options

Vector Length

The time period specified for drawing

length of vectors.

0.5min, 1 min, 3 min, 6min,

12min, 30 min, 60 min

Target History

Plots a target’s previous position at the

specified intervals. The four most recent

position points are displayed. If True

target vectors are selected, the four most

recent vessel position points are also

displayed.

OFF, 0.5 min, 1 min, 3 min, 6 min

Own vessel safe zone

The safe zone is a ring, centred on your

boat, within which a target is considered

dangerous if it will enter this zone within

the time to safe zone period.

0.1 nm, 0.2nm, 0.5nm, 1.0 nm,

2.0nm

Time to safe zone

If a target enters your safe zone within this

time period, it is considered dangerous.

3 mins, 6 mins, 12 mins, 24 mins

Safe zone ring

Controls whether the safe zone ring is

displayed or hidden on screen

Visible

Hidden

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Each target tracked can be displayed with a CPA graphic which

shows the target vessel, course and speed (as a vector) and indi-

cates the CPA. The calculated target data can also be shown on

your screen. Each target is continually assessed and an audible

alarm is sounded if a target becomes dangerous, or is lost.

Effective MARPA operation is dependant on accurate own-ship’s

heading and speed. Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Course Over

Ground (COG) information are required to show true target course

and speed. The better the quality of the heading and speed data,

the better MARPA will perform. MARPA will function without SOG

and COG in relative mode. For the best heading data a Raymarine

SMART heading sensor or a gyro-stabilized autopilot is required.

Risk assessment

Each target is monitored to see if it will be within a certain distance

from your boat within a certain time. If so, the target is designated

as dangerous and an audible warning is sounded along with an on-

screen warning being shown. The target symbol changes to the

dangerous target symbol and flashes to indicate that it is a danger-

ous target. Pressing the appropriate soft key will silence the alarm

and remove the warning.

If a target is lost, either because the MARPA software has lost con-

tact with it, or because it has moved out of range, an audible alarm

is sounded and an on-screen warning appears. The on-screen

symbol will change to the target lost symbol. Pressing the appropri-

ate soft key will silence the alarm and remove the on-screen

warning and the target lost symbol.

MARPA range

MARPA target acquisition is only available at radar range scales of

up to 12nm, although tracking continues at all ranges.

If you change to a smaller range scale, targets may be beyond the

range of your scanner and will be lost. In such cases, an on-screen

warning will indicate that the target is off-screen.

Closest point of approach

Closest point-of-approach (CPA) graphics show vectors for your

vessel and a selected target. (A vector is a line showing a predicted

course.) Vector length varies with speed (settings can be changed

in the MARPA Setup Menu).

To show or hide closest point-of-approach

1. Highlight the object with the cursor.

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2. Toggle to the required CPA setting using the CPA GRAPHIC

softkey.

How motion modes affect CPA

In true motion mode, the vectors of your vessel and the target are

shown extended to their intersection point. The CPA is shown as a

line that is placed on your boat’s vector at the point of the CPA. The

length and direction of the line indicates the distance and bearing of

the target at CPA. The text indicates CPA and TCPA. The text next

to the target symbol indicates its true course and speed.

In relative motion mode, no vector extension of your boat is

shown. The CPA line emerges from your own boat, with the target

vector extension being shown as relative, not true. The text next to

the target indicates its course and speed.

Press SHOW DETAILS to display the calculated relative course

and speed.

Displaying MARPA data

All MARPA data is held in a list containing:

• MARPA ID

• Bearing

• Range

• True Course

• True Speed

• CPA

• TCPA

Target display

The position of MARPA objects is marked with an icon, which also

indicates its MARPA status.

To view the MARPA list

1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.

2. Press the MARPA LIST softkey.

To cancel MARPA directly

1. Highlight a tracked MARPA object.

2. Press either the CANCEL TARGET or CANCEL ALL

TARGETS softkey, as appropriate.

To cancel MARPA from the MARPA list

1. Open the MARPA list.

2. Select a target and press CANCEL TARGET or CANCEL ALL

TARGETS, as required.

Displaying vessel identity (AIS)

If you have an AIS receiver fitted to your system, you can use it to:

• Show the position and display vessel data for other AIS-

equipped vessels within a specified range of your boat.

• Display voyage data (position, course, speed and rate of turn)

of AIS-equipped vessels.

• Display basic or detailed information for each target vessel in-

cluding safety critical target data.

• Set up a safe zone around your boat.

• View alarm and safety related messages.

This information is displayed in the form of an overlay or as a dialog

box on your radar screen. For more information about AIS, see

Chapter 12:Automatic Identification System on page 157.

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Target being acquired

Lost target

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To overlay AIS on a radar window

1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.

2. Toggle the AIS LAYER to ON.

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Chapter 12: Automatic Identification System

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) provides safety features when you are at sea.

On the G-Series system, AIS is overlaid on a chart or radar widow. It provides:

• Heading, speed and rate of turn data for nearby AIS-equipped vessels.

• A ‘safe zone’ around your boat.

• Alarms and safety messages.

Chapter contents

• 12.1 Background on page 158

• 12.2 System requirements on page 158

• 12.3 System settings on page 158

• 12.4 AIS setup on page 158

• 12.5 Using AIS on page 159

• 12.6 The AIS data display on page 159

• 12.7 Displaying AIS vectors on page 160

• 12.8 Displaying safety-critical AIS data on page 160

• 12.9 Safe zones on page 161

• 12.10 MARPA and AIS options on page 162

• 12.11 AIS alarms on page 163

• 12.12 Simulator mode on page 163

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12.1 Background

AIS broadcasts information between vessels and shore-based sta-

tions on VHF frequencies in the maritime band. This information is

used to provide fast, automatic and accurate collision-avoidance

data. AIS augments the radar application. It can operate in radar

blind spots and can detect smaller (AIS-equipped) vessels than

radar can.

AIS does not replace radar, because it is unable to detect land or

navigation beacons.

Classes of AIS data

AIS data is defined as Class A or Class B. The sending and receiv-

ing of Class A data is compulsory for larger vessels. You will

therefore be able to view all larger vessels on your AIS display.

Not all AIS receivers will decode all information and not all of the

Class A vessels input all of the required AIS data. For example,

some inexpensive AIS Class B receivers do not decode and output

the ship’s name, IMO number and vessel data.

Class B data is applicable to smaller vessels and is not compulsory.

Do not assume that your AIS will display data for all smaller vessels

in your area.

The following information can be transmitted by a Class A AIS

system:

•Static data: ship name, type, MMSI number, call sign, IMO

number, length, beam and GPS antenna location.

•Voyage data: draft, cargo, destination, ETA, other relevant

information.

•Dynamic data: time, position, COG, SOG, gyro heading, rate of

turn, navigational status.

•Dynamic reports: speed and status.

•Messages: alarm and safety.

12.2 System requirements

To use AIS, you need:

•AIS unit: either a receive-only or full transceiver device.

•VHF antenna

12.3 System settings

For the NMEA port that communicates with the AIS transceiver

unit, specify a baud rate of 38,400 (see page 188).

12.4 AIS setup

The AIS Layer Setup Menu allows you to:

• Select target types displayed (ALL or DANGEROUS).

• Switch AIS safety messages on or off.

• View the list of active AIS alarms.

To display the AIS Layer Setup Menu

1. Ensure the AIS LAYER is set to ON (see Using AIS, below).

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Select AIS Layer Setup.

WARNING

Product installation

Smaller vessels do not have to be fitted with AIS, and

although it is mandatory for larger commercial vessels to

use AIS, do not assume that they all do. Always exercise

due prudence and judgement.

AIS complements radar, it is not a radar substitute.

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12.5 Using AIS

AIS is a selectable layer of the chart or radar application.

To switch AIS layer on

1. With either a chart or radar window active, press the PRESEN-

TATION softkey.

2. If you are in a radar window, toggle AIS on or off using the AIS

LAYER softkey.

If you are in a chart window, press the CHART LAYERS

softkey to open the toolbar containing SYMBOLOGY, then

select AIS.

AIS status icons

Status icons are displayed in the data bar.

12.6 The AIS data display

Suitably AIS-enabled vessels (or AIS ‘targets’) appear as triangular

symbols. Up to 100 targets can be displayed.

Vectors can be displayed for each target. These vectors indicate

the direction of travel and rate of turn of the vessel and the distance

it will travel over a specified period of time (COG/SOG vector). Tar-

gets displayed with their vectors are referred to as ‘active targets’

and are scaled according to the size of the vessel.

You can choose to display all targets or just the dangerous ones

(see page 158).

No recent AIS messages.

There are recent AIS messages.

AIS unit on with active alarms.

AIS unit switched on and operating but dangerous and

lost alarm disabled.

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D9056_1

097°T

11.6kt

1.237nm

00h04m33s

Safety

critical data

Heading

Large

vessel

Direction

of turn

Small

vessel

Sleeping

target

Dangerous

target (flashes)

Safe zone (defined by

distance or time)

COG/SOG

vector

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AIS Target symbols

AIS target symbols are summarized below.

Viewing AIS information

You can display information relating to individual AIS targets.

To see AIS data for a selected target

1. Highlight the AIS target with the cursor.

2. Select the appropriate data from the toolbar.

The AIS toolbar

Softkeys on the AIS toolbar give you access to:

• AIS vectors

• AIS safety critical data

• AIS List

• Full AIS data

12.7 Displaying AIS vectors

The AIS vector feature gives you the following data for selected

targets:

• A COG/SOG vector indicating the predicted distance that a tar-

get will travel within a given period of time.

• Graphical representation of heading and direction of turn.

To switch AIS vectors on or off

1. Highlight the AIS target for which you want to display vectors.

2. Toggle to your desired setting on the AIS VECTOR softkey.

12.8 Displaying safety-critical AIS data

Safety-critical target data such as COG, SOG, CPA and TCPA can

be displayed in the tag alongside each target. You can switch this

data on or off or set it to display it automatically when the cursor is

over the target.

To view AIS data

1. Highlight an AIS target.

2. Toggle to your preferred setting on the AIS DATA softkey:

AUTO (default): safety-critical data shown when the cursor is

over the target.

ON: safety-critical data shown constantly.

OFF: safety-critical data never shown.

Uncertain target

Calculated CPA/TCPA value uncertain.

Sleeping target

Target not activated, dangerous or lost.

Activated target

Target activated i.e. AIS vector displayed.

Vector line (optional) shows predicted distance travelled within

given time.

Dangerous target

Targets within specified distance (CPA) or time (TCPA).

Dangerous target alarm sounds if en-abled.

Target flashes.

Lost target

When signal of dangerous target not received for 20 seconds.

Target in latest predicted position.

Alarms sounds if enabled.

Target flashes.

Selected target

Target selected with cursor.

Can activate the target and view detailed data.

COG/SOG

vector

Heading

Direction

of turn

AIS

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AIS list

The AIS list provides collision-avoidance data for the highlighted

target:

To display the AIS List

1. Make a chart window active, with AIS Layer turned on.

1. Press the AIS OPTION softkey.

2. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.

3. Select AIS LIST.

Full AIS data

Full AIS data for an individual target includes static, dynamic and

voyage related data.

To view full AIS data for a target

1. Highlight the target with the cursor.

2. Press the VIEW FULL AIS DATA softkey.

1. Select the target on the AIS list.

2. Press the VIEW FULL AIS DATA softkey.

12.9 Safe zones

A safe zone is a circular area about your vessel. If another vessel

enters this area, the G-Series system considers it dangerous. The

perimeter of the zone is displayed on the radar and chart window

as a red ring.

The AIS safe zone uses the same criteria as MARPA and will deem

a target dangerous if it comes within a specified distance of your

vessel (closest point of approach, or CPA) within a specified time

(time to closest point of approach, or TCPA). The CPA and TCPA

are calculated using COG/SOG and position from the AIS target.

When the system recognizes a dangerous AIS target:

• The target symbol changes to red and flashes.

• An warning is displayed.

• An alarm sounds (if AIS alarm is enabled).

Safe zone alarm

You can disable the dangerous target alarm. Doing so will prevent

the visual warning from displaying and the audible alarm from

sounding, but dangerous targets are still displayed in red.

The AIS status icon shows the current status of AIS alarms.

The dangerous target alarm operates irrespective of the status of

the AIS target display or the status (VISIBLE/HIDDEN) of the safe

zone ring.

To set up an AIS safe zone

1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.

2. Press the MARPA and AIS OPTIONS softkeys.

3. Select Own Vessel Safe Zone and set the radius of your safe

zone.

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Time to safe zone

The time to safe zone function calculates how long it will take other

AIS-equipped vessels to reach your safe zone, based on their AIS

data. You can set your system to alert you when such vessels

reach a designated ‘time to safe zone’.

To set the time to safe zone

1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey.

2. Press the MARPA and AIS OPTIONS softkey.

3. Select Time to Safe Zone in the MARPA & AIS OPTIONS

menu.

12.10MARPA and AIS options

Safety messages

When AIS Safety Messages is on (controlled from the AIS Layer

Setup Menu), incoming safety messages from vessels, shore sta-

tions and mobile stations are displayed in a pop-up box. The

message will include latitude and longitude if it is available.

Whenever you receive a safety message, the system gives you

options to:

• Remove the message (ACKNOWLEDGE).

• Place a waypoint to mark the sending vessel’s position.

Parameter Options

Vector Length

The time period specified for drawing length of

vectors.

0.5min, 1 min, 3 min,

6min, 12min, 30 min, 60

min

Target History

Plots a MARPA target’s previous position at speci-

fied intervals. The four most recent position points

are displayed. If True target vectors are selected,

the four most recent vessel position points are also

displayed.

OFF, 0.5 min, 1 min, 3

min, 6 min

Own vessel safe zone

The safe zone is a ring, centred on your boat, within

which a target is considered dangerous if it comes

within a specified distance (CPA).

0.1 nm, 0.2nm, 0.5nm,

1.0 nm, 2.0nm

Time to safe zone

If a target enters your safe zone within this time

period, it is considered dangerous.

3 mins, 6 mins, 12 mins,

24 mins

Safe zone ring

Controls whether the safe zone ring is displayed or

hidden on screen

Visible

Hidden

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• GOTO the sending vessel’s position.

Note: When the simulator is operating you will not be able to

receive any safety messages.

12.11AIS alarms

In addition to the dangerous target alarm, the system generates an

alarm when a dangerous target becomes lost (this happens if the

AIS signal from a tracked vessel is not received for more than 20

seconds).

When the connected AIS unit generates an alarm, the G-Series

system indicates the alarm status in the data bar and displays a

warning message:

Active alarm list

The active alarm list shows the status of each local alarm. This list

can either be accessed via the AIS Layer Setup Menu (see

page 158) or from the Alarms Setup Menu (see page 194).

To acknowledge an AIS alarm

1. Press either the REMOVE MESSAGE or VIEW AIS ALARM

LIST softkey.

2. Acknowledge the message at your AIS unit.

Note: Alarms remain active until they are acknowledged on the

AIS unit. Removing the message or adding it to the Alarm

list on your G-Series system does not cancel the alarm.

12.12Simulator mode

We recommend that you use the simulator to familiarize yourself

with the AIS function.

When the system simulator is switched on (see page 29), it dis-

plays 20 AIS targets within a 25nm range. These targets are

displayed using the appropriate AIS targets status symbol (see

page 160) and move around the screen as if they were real targets.

Note: Incoming safety messages cannot be displayed while the

simulator is switched on.

REMOVE

MESSAGE

VIEW AIS

ALARM LIST...

4nm North-Up (Relative Motion) Local

AIS message

AIS Local Alarm

This alarm must be acknowledged on your

AIS Receiver.

To remove this message press REMOVE

MESSAGE.

"AIS message"

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AIS Alarm

active icon

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Chapter 13: Video

The video application allows the G-Series system to display images from on-board cameras and DVD

players.

Chapter contents

• 13.1 Video overview on page 166

• 13.2 Setting up the video application on page 166

• 13.3 Using composite video on input 1 on page 166

• 13.6 Cycling through video feeds on page 167

• 13.7 Adjusting the image on page 167

See also…

www.raymarine.com for information about compatible engines and related software updates.

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17.1 The engine monitor

The engine monitor toolbar gives you access to five preconfigured

data panels. You can customize these panels in the same way as

you do in the data application. For more information about custom-

izing data panels, see Customizing data panels on page 180.

17.2 Setting up the engine monitor

Before you use the engine monitor, you need to:

• Customize a page set to include an engine monitor window.

• Set the number of engines and the maximum tachometer range

to reflect your particular vessel.

For information about how to do customize page sets, see Choos-

ing page sets on page 25.

To set engine and tachometer values

1. Open the Panel Setup Menu (with an engine monitor window

active, press the MENU button).

2. Set the number of engines.

3. Set the maximum tachometer range.

Temperature and fuel units

Engine temperature units (°F or °C) and fuel units (liters, imperial

gallons or US gallons) are defined in the System Setup Menu under

Units Setup.

17.3 Available data

The table below summarizes the data contained in each pre-config-

ured data panel (available on the softkeys).

0 0

25 25

50 50

75 75

100 100

% %

Fuel 1 Fuel 2

Fuel Rate

11.61 gals/h

Fuel Rate

13.95 gals/h

D7516_3

ENGINE ENGINE &

FUEL

ENGINE &

RESOURCES TWIN ENGINE

FUE

ESOURCE

Panel Type

D8953_1

Data content

Tacho &

engine hours

Oil pressure

Engine coolant

temperature

Boost

pressure

Alternator

Fuel level

(tanks 1 & 2)

Fuel rate

Total fuel

Engine Engine

& fuel

Fuel

resources

Engine &

resources

Multi

engines (3)

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17.4 Engine monitor alarms

The engine monitor triggers an alarm (over NMEA/SeaTalk2) when

a problem is detected.

If this occurs, check the engine monitoring system and if necessary

refer to the documentation supplied with your engine system. Press

ACKNOWLEDGE to silence the alarm.

Note: When engine monitoring is active, all other system alarms

remain active.

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Chapter 18: System Setup and Customizing

This chapter details the settings available on the system Setup menu. For instructions on how to use the

menus, see Operating Principles on page 21.

Chapter contents

• 18.1 Page sets on page 188

• 18.2 Databar on page 188

• 18.3 Compass bar on page 189

• 18.4 Compass Setup on page 190

• 18.6 System-wide settings on page 191

• 18.5 GPS Setup on page 190

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The system Setup menu is split into sections: application-specific,

external equipment and system-wide.

Application-specific menus are context-sensitive. The menu that

opens is appropriate to the application in the active window when

you press the MENU button.

• For application-specific setup menu details, refer to the appro-

priate application chapter of this book.

External equipment menus provide options to set up external

equipment that is connected to your G-Series system. This might

include AIS, Navtex, GPS or Compass equipment; the options

available on the menu depend upon what is connected.

System setup menus control functions throughout the system.

When you first power on your system, default values are used. The

tables that follow show the sub-menus, settings and options that

are available to customize those defaults.

Changes you make on one display affect all displays in the net-

work, with the exception of Display Setup, Databar Setup and

Select Page set.

18.1 Page sets

If none of the default page sets suit you, you can edit them to dis-

play the application and page layouts you want.

To configure a page set

1. Open the system Setup menu.

2. Open the Select Page Set screen.

3. Highlight the page set you want to edit.

4. Press the appropriate softkey:

EDIT PAGE SET

RENAME PAGE SET

RESET TO DEFAULT PAGES

5. Follow the on-screen instructions for the option you selected.

6. Press OK.

18.2 Databar

Configuration options available on the Databar Setup screen

include:

•Position on screen

At the top or on the side of the display.

•Size

For the top position, set to large or small.

•Data displayed

Note: The databar configuration applies only to the display on

which you are working.

To configure the databar

1. Open the system Setup Menu.

2. Select Databar Setup then Configure.

3. Press the appropriate softkey:

ADD DATA

REMOVE DATA

MOVE DATA

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Press OK when complete.

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The table below lists the data available.

Log trip

You can view the total distance travelled (Log) and the distance of

your current journey (Trip) based on your speed through water

(STW) from a speed transducer.

In addition you can include in your data application or databar,

ground log and four ground trip counters based on your GPS posi-

tion. These counters are updated every minute and can be

individually reset from the system setup menu.

If the GPS fix is lost or if the system simulator is switched on, the

system will pause the ground log and trip counters. When the GPS

fix returns, or the system simulator is switched off, the ground log

and trip counters resume.

18.3 Compass bar

The compass bar gives you a continuous readout centred on your

current heading or course over ground (COG). Arrows at either end

of the bar indicate current steer direction.

When displayed, it replaces the databar and is always positioned at

the top of the screen.

Data groups Data (abbreviations in brackets)

VESSEL Vessel position (Ves Pos)

Course over ground/Speed over ground

(COG/SOG)

Heading

Speed

Wind velocity made good (VMG Wind)

Waypoint velocity made good (VMG Wpt)

Log trip

Log

Trip

Ground Log/Trip 1

Ground Log

Ground Trip 1

Ground Trip 2

Ground Trip 3

Ground Trip 4

Rudder

NAVIGATION Cross track error (XTE)

Waypoint (WPT)

DEPTH Depth

ENVIRONMENT Pressure

Air temperature (Air Temp)

Sea temperature (Sea Temp)

Set drift

WIND True wind

Apparent wind (App Wind)

Ground wind

TIME AND DATE Local time

Local date

CURSOR POSITION Cursor position (Csr Pos)

TRANSDUCER STATUS Transducer status

Data groups Data (abbreviations in brackets)

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• In heading mode, the bearing marker is RED.

• In COG mode, the bearing marker is GREEN.

• When you use the compass bar with an active waypoint, the

bearing marker is BLUE and the active waypoint symbol indi-

cates the bearing to your waypoint.

You turn the compass bar on and off from the data toolbar.

To turn the compass bar on and off

1. Press the DATA button.

2. Use the DATABAR softkey to turn the compass bar on or off.

Note: When the compass bar is displayed the transducer icons

remain visible in the top-right section of the screen.

Compass bar setup

The compass bar is set to open in heading mode. To change this

setting, press the MENU button and go to the Databar Setup menu

where you can select either Heading or COG.

Note: If a man overboard (MOB) alarm is activated while the

compass bar is open, the compass is replaced with the

MOB toolbar. The compass bar returns when you cancel the

active MOB.

18.4 Compass Setup

This option can be used to linearize, or ‘swing’, a Raymarine ST80

active compass or Smart Heading sensor connected on SeaTalk.

Note: You calibrate an autopilot compass through the autopilot

control head.

To linearize your compass

1. Select Compass Setup.

2. Press the LINEARIZE COMPASS softkey.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Use the rotary controller to fine-tune heading alignment.

18.5 GPS Setup

The GPS is used to position your boat on the chart. You can set up

your Global Positioning System (GPS) and check its status from

the GPS Status option in the Setup Menu.

For each tracked satellite, this screen provides:

• satellite number

• signal strength bar

• status

• azimuth angle

• elevation angle

• A sky-view to show the position of tracked satellites

ON Displays the standard databar, at the top or side of the

screen depending on your setup options.

COMPASS Replaces the standard databar with the compass bar,

displayed along the top of the screen.

OFF Removes both the databar and the compass bar from

your display.

Steer directionBearing marker

Active waypoint

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GPS accuracy depends upon the parameters shown, especially the

azimuth and elevation angles which are used in triangulation to cal-

culate your position.

Horizontal Dilution of Position (HDOP) is a measure of GPS accu-

racy; a higher figure signifies a greater positional error. In ideal

circumstances, the figure should be in the region of 1.0.

Satellite differential system

Select the satellite group(s) appropriate to your area using the

Other Set Up softkey:

• WAAS - United States

• EGNOS - Europe

• MSAS - Japan

• GAGAN - India

Note: The EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN systems may not be

active. Check with your local government for operational

status.

COG/SOG filter

Set the COG/SOG filter to the level appropriate to your use and to

the level of oscillation being experienced by the GPS:

•HIGH for trawling or when there is a high level of oscillation.

•MEDIUM for general use.

5. LOW when travelling at speed.Display Setup

18.6 System-wide settings

The following tables detail the options available under each of the

system-wide menu items.

DIFF SET UP OTHER SET UP RESTART GPS

DIFF GPS

ON OFF

D6809_3

Actual mode

GPS reporting

(No Fix, Fix, D

Fix or SD Fix)

Mode

selected

by GPS

Only available if connected to

Raymarine landbased GPS e.g. 114

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System Setup menu

MENU ITEM OPTIONS

Position Mode

Controls whether the position is expressed in latitude and

longitude co-ordinates or Loran TDs.

Lat/Long

TD’s

TD Setup

If the Position Mode is set to TD’s, this function controls the

selected chain identifier, slave and ASF.

Various

Simulator

ON - allows operation of display without data from antenna

and/or external data sources.

Demo - a series of slides with descriptions to demonstrate

the various system functions.

OFF

Demo

Bearing Mode

Mode of all bearing and heading data displayed. This does

not affect how the chart or radar are drawn.

True

Magnetic

MOB Data Type

Selects whether position data or dead reckoning displayed

on screen. Assuming your boat and the MOB are subject to

same tide and wind effects, dead reckoning normally gives

a more accurate course.

Dead

Reckoning

Position

Variation Source

This allows you to compensate for the naturally occurring

offset of the earths magnetic field. When set to AUTO, the

value the system would use (or is using) is noted in the

menu e.g. 40W. To enter your own variation value, set to

MANUAL.

Auto

Manual

Manual variation

If Variation Source is set to MANUAL then use this setting

to enter the variation value. This value is transmitted to any

other SeaTalk instruments.

0°E

Range 0 - 30º

east/west

Language

Selected language used for screen text, labels, menus,

options and display format for lat/lon position information.

Selection

available will

vary according

to your

location.

Extended Character Set

Controls whether additional accented characters are made

available when you are entering text.

OFF

Ground Trip Reset...

Resets the chosen ground trip distance counter to zero. Ground Trip 1 -

4 Reset

Settings Reset

Resets all system setup menus, including page sets and the data bar to the

factory default. Waypoints, routes and tracks are NOT removed.

Settings and Data Reset

Resets all system setup menus, including page sets and the data bar to the

factory default. Waypoints, routes and tracks are deleted.

Date /Time Setup See sub-menu

below

Units Setup See sub-menu

below

System Integration See sub-menu

below

Waypoint Password Set-up...

Allows you to set up a password to protect access to your

waypoint and route databases.

MENU ITEM OPTIONS

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Date/Time Setup Menu

Units Setup Menu

MENU ITEM OPTIONS

Date Format

Displays date as day/month/year or month/day/year

mm/dd/yy

dd/mm/yy

Time Format

Displays either 12 or 24 hour clock

12hr

24hr

Local Time Offset

Specify local time in increments of 0.5 hours (+/- 13)

from the Universal Time Constant. Use rotary control

for 0.5hr increments and trackpad to individually adjust

the value of the tens, units, and tenths - system rounds

to nearest 0.5 hr.

+/- 13hrs from UTC

MENU ITEM OPTIONS

Distance Unit

Choose the units you require distances to be displayed

in.

Miles

Speed Units

Choose the units that you require speed to be

measured in.

Knots

MPH

KPH

Depth Units

Choose the units that you require depths to be

measured in.

Meters

Feet

Fathoms

Temperature Units

Select required temperate unit.

Fahrenheit

Celsius

Pressure Units

Select required pressure unit.

Bar

Psi

Kpa

Volume Units

Select required volume unit.

US Gallons

Imp Gallons

Litres

MENU ITEM OPTIONS

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System Integration Setup Menu

Note: If AIS or Navtex has been set on any display in the system,

the menu options will be available on all displays. Navtex

and AIS are available simultaneously.

Alarm Setup Menu

The Alarm Setup Menu has five sub-menus:

• System Alarms Setup

• Navigation Alarms Setup

• Radar Alarms Setup

• Fishfinder Alarms Setup

• AIS Alarms Setup

System Alarms Setup

System alarms sound in all applications.

MENU ITEM OPTIONS

DSC Message

When set to ON, details of distress DSC messages are

displayed on screen

OFF

SeaTalk Alarms

When set to enabled, all SeaTalk system alarms are

received and displayed on the chartplotter.

Enabled

Disabled

Data Master

When set to ON, the display you are working on is

defined as the master.

OFF

Bridge NMEA Heading

Used to prevent NMEA heading data being bridged

onto the SeaTalk bus. Switch this function off if you are

using MARPA with an external fast heading sensor.

OFF

NMEA Output Setup

Allows you to switch off individual NMEA out sentences

APB, BWC, BWR,

DBT, DPT, GGA,

GLL, MTW, RMA,

RMB, RMC, RSD,

RTE, TTM, VHW,

VLW, VTG, WPL,

ZDA

NMEA Port Setting

Select the appropriate setting dependent on the equip-

ment attached to the NMEA port for each individual

display.

When Navtex 4,800 or 9,600 selected, the option to

view the Navtex message list is available.

NMEA 4,800

Navtex 4,800

Navtex 9,600

AIS 38,400

MENU ITEM OPTIONS

Anchor Alarm

Switches the anchor alarm on or off.

OFF

Anchor Alarm Radius

If the Anchor Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered

when you drift from your anchor position by more than

the specified distance.

0.01 - 9.99 nm

0.10nm

(or equivalent in the

selected Distance

Unit)

Timer

Switches the countdown timer alarm on or off

OFF

Timer Period

If the Timer is set to ON, the system counts down from

the time you specify. An alarm is triggered when zero is

reached.

00h01m - 99hrs

59mins

00h00m

Alarm Clock

Switches the alarm clock on or off.

OFF

Alarm Clock Time

If the Alarm Clock is set to ON, an alarm is triggered

when the time you specify is reached.

00.01 - 24:00hrs

00:00

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Navigation Alarms Setup

Navigation alarms will sound in any application when you are

navigating.

Radar Alarms Setup

These alarms will only sound when you are in the radar application.

Note: If a radar is not detected, the alarm setup windows are

grayed out.

Temperature Alarm

If this alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered if the

temperature moves into or out of the range that you

have specified in Lower Temperature Limit /Upper

Temperature Limit.

OFF

Lower Temperature Limit

Specifies the lower limit of the sea temperature range

that is to trigger the Temperature Alarm.

60°F

0°-99.8°F

Upper Temperature Limit

Specifies the upper limit of the sea temperature range

that is to trigger the Temperature Alarm.

75°F

0.2°-99.9°F

MENU ITEM OPTIONS

Arrival Alarm Radius

The distance from the target waypoint or the closest

point of approach to the target waypoint that triggers the

arrival alarm to sound.

0.1nm

0.01 - 9.99nm

Offtrack Alarm

Switches the off-track alarm on or off

OFF

Offtrack Alarm XTE

If the Offtrack Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered

when the XTE for any current navigation, exceeds the

value that you have specified.

0.3nm

0.01 - 9.99nm

(or equivalent in the

selected Distance

Unit)

MENU ITEM OPTIONS

Guard Zone Sensitivity

Ensure that this is not set too low or targets will be

missed.

50%

0 - 100%

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Fishfinder Alarms Setup Note: If a fishfinder is not detected, the alarm setup windows are

greyed out.

AIS Alarms Setup

Display setup

MENU ITEM OPTION

Fish Alarm

Switches the fish alarm on or off.

OFF

Fish Alarm Sensitivity

If the Fish Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered

when the fish return strength reaches the sensitivity that

you specify.

10% - 100%

Fish Alarm Depth Limits

If the Fish Alarm and this alarm is set to ON, an alarm is

triggered (2 beeps) if any target meets the sensitivity

level and is within the Shallow Fish Limit and Deep Fish

Limit that you specify.

OFF

Shallow Fish Limit

Specifies the lower value for the Fish Alarm Depth LImit.

2ft

(0002ft - 1000ft)

Deep Fish Limit

Specifies the upper value for the Fish Alarm Depth LImit

1000ft

(0002ft - 5000ft)

Shallow Depth Alarm

Switches the shallow depth alarm on or off.

If a DSM is not connected, this cannot be set.

OFF

Shallow Depth Alarm Value

If the Shallow Depth Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is trig-

gered if the depth drops below the value you specify.

5ft

(0002ft - maximum

range of transducer)

Deep Depth Alarm

Switches the deep depth alarm on or off.

If a DSM is not connected, this cannot be set.

OFF

Deep Depth Alarm Value

If the Deep Depth Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is trig-

gered if the depth exceeds the value that you specify.

Dangerous Targets Alarm

Switches the alarm for dangerous targets to on or off.

When OFF, the AIS alarm off icon is displayed in the status

bar.

OFF

AIS Alarm List

Details the identity, description, time and acknowledge-

ment of alarm messages received from an AIS receiver.

MENU OPTION OPTIONS

Soft key Autohide

Controls whether the toolbar is automatically hidden if

not used for a period of 10 seconds. Pressing any key

re-displays it.

OFF

Cursor Autohide

Controls whether the cursor is automatically hidden if

not used for 10 seconds. Pressing any key re-displays

the cursor.

OFF

Key beep

Controls whether a noise is made when you press a

key.

OFF

Text size

Controls the size of the text on the screen

Small

Large

Chapter 19: CompactFlash Cards and Managing Data

CompactFlash cards expand the capabilities of the G-Series system. They provide:

•Detailed cartographic information

Obtain cartographic information using Navionics® chart cards. To check the current availability of Navion-

ics chart card types, visit www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it.

•Archiving and updating

Store waypoints, routes and tracks and update system software.

•Saving data

Save waypoint, route and track data for use on other equipment like personal computers.

Chapter contents

• 19.1 Cautions on page 198

• 19.2 Card insertion and removal on page 198

• 19.3 Saving and retrieving data on page 199

• 19.4 Sending and receiving data from a personal computer on page 199

• 19.5 Password protecting your waypoints on page 200

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19.1 Cautions

CompactFlash Card Installation

When installing CompactFlash cards ensure that the card is

fitted the correct way around. DO NOT try to force the card

into position as this may result in irreparable damage to the

card.

Water Ingress

To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage to

the unit, ensure that the chart card door is firmly closed at

all times. This can be confirmed by an audible click.

Card Removal

DO NOT use a metallic instrument such as a screwdriver or

pliers to help you remove a card, as doing this can cause

irreparable damage.

Card writing

CompactFlash cards can be damaged if they are removed

from the unit during either a read or write operation. A

warning is displayed during write operations. The unit is

continually reading the card. It is therefore essential that

before removing the card you follow the correct procedure

to stop access to the card.

Note: Raymarine recommends the use of SanDisk Standard

Compact Flash memory for reliability.

19.2 Card insertion and removal

You can remove and insert cards while a chart is displayed pro-

vided that you follow the correct procedure. Chart information is

retained on-screen until the chartplotter redraws the screen; for

example, when you pan outside the current area, or use the

RANGE button to change the chart scale.

Cartographic data is available on any monitor.

Card removal

Only remove the card while the CF Card Removal message is dis-

played. This is opened through the setup menu, documented

below. Once the message is closed, the card should no longer be

removed

If you try to remove a card without accessing the setup menu, a

blue screen and warning message is displayed and the unit must

be restarted.

To insert a CompactFlash card

1. Check that you are using the correct type of card (see Important

Information, at the beginning of this manual).

2. Open the chart card door.

3. Insert the card with the lip of the card facing inwards. It should

position easily. If it does not, DO NOT force it but check the

direction in which the lip is facing.

4. Gently press the card home.

5. To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage, close

the chart card door and press firmly until it clicks.

To remove a CompactFlash card with the unit powered

1. Press the MENU button to open the system Setup menu.

2. Select Remove CF Card.

3. When you see the message telling you it is safe to do so,

remove the card. Do not remove a card until you see the

pop-up saying it is safe to do. Otherwise you could lose

data.

4. Open the chart card door.

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

6. To prevent water damage, close the chart card door and press

firmly until it clicks.

7. Press OK.

To remove a CompactFlash card with the unit powered

down

1. Open the chart card door.

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

3. To prevent water damage, close the chart card door and press

firmly until it clicks.

19.3 Saving and retrieving data

The system can save up to 3000 waypoints, 150 routes and 15

tracks in database lists. Once this number is reached, you need to

archive data to a CompactFlash card for safe-keeping or retrieval at

a later date.

Alternatively, you can transfer data to another instrument or PC

using SeaTalkhs or NMEA. When navigation is active, you can also

receive waypoints, routes and tracks from a PC, other SeaTalkhs,

SeaTalk and NMEA instruments (see page 199).

Raymarine strongly recommend that you save data to a separate

CompactFlash card and not to a Navionics card containing

cartography.

To save data to a CF card

1. Make sure the correct card is inserted.

2. Press the DATA button.

3. Press the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey.

4. Press the SAVE TO CARD softkey.

5. Select the data list you want to save on the SELECT LIST

softkey.

6. Define the data you want to save by pressing the appropriate

softkey.

To retrieve information from a CF card

1. Insert the appropriate card.

2. Press the DATA button.

3. Press the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey.

4. Press the RETRIEVE FROM CARD softkey.

5. Select the data list you want to retrieve from.

6. Define the data you want to retrieve by pressing the appropriate

softkey.

If your selection is already found to exist on the system, a warning

message appears and the softkey labels change to give you the

options of retrieving as new, replacing the data or cancelling the

retrieving process.

To erase information from a CF card

1. Insert the appropriate card.

2. Press the DATA button.

3. Press the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey.

4. Press the ERASE FROM CARD softkey.

5. Select the list you want to remove data from.

6. Define the data to be deleted.

7. Press YES to confirm

19.4 Sending and receiving data from a

personal computer

You can transfer and retrieve waypoints or routes to and from

another instrument or PC using NMEA or SeaTalkhs.

With a RayTech 6.0’s planner you can transfer waypoints and

routes via a CF memory card. Such transfers require that the PC be

connected to the display’s NMEA port via a serial data cable. Ray-

Tech 6.0 will transfer waypoints and routes via SeaTalkhs.

To transfer or receive information from a personal

computer

1. Press the DATA button.

2. Press the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey.

3. Press TRANSFER ON NMEA.

4. Press the softkey that corresponds to the transfer you want to

perform.

To stop the transfer at any point, press STOP TRANSFER.

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19.5 Password protecting your

waypoints

If required, you can use password protection to control access to

your waypoint and route databases. Once you have set up a pass-

word, it must be entered to access the Password Setup sub-menu,

regardless of the whether Password Protection is set to ON or OFF.

Password confirmation

When Password Protection is enabled and you attempt to access a

password-protected function for the first time during a power-cycle,

the system asks for the password for the following functions:

• Access WPTS key functions. This does not affect the operation

of the MOB function.

• Access ROUTES soft key functions.

• Create a route from a track. All other track functions are

unaffected.

• Archive or transfer any waypoints.

• Enter the Waypoint Password Setup menu.

Disabled data/functions

When Password Protection is ON and you have not entered a

password you cannot:

• View details of waypoint and route databases.

• Edit waypoints or routes.

• Goto an existing waypoint.

• Follow a route.

• View waypoints on screen (even when the SHOW/HIDE status

is set to SHOW).

• View waypoint names on screen (even when WAYPOINT

NAME is set to ON).

• All other options including GOTO CURSOR are unaffected.

To set up a password

1. Open the system Setup menu.

2. Select System Setup.

3. Select Waypoint Password Setup.

4. Select Enable Password: ON.

5. Press OK.

6. Read and accept the warning.

7. Enter the password and confirm it.

8. If wanted, enter the password hint.

Note: The password is case sensitive.

The password is now set and protection enabled although access

to the waypoint and route functions remains available until you

restart your system.

To change the password

1. Select Change Password on the Waypoint Password Setup

menu.

Enabling and disabling password protection

Once you have set up a password on your system (see previous

section) you need to key in this password whenever you want to

change the status of the password protection feature.

To enable or disable password protection

1. Open the system Setup menu.

2. Select System Setup.

3. Select Waypoint Password Setup.

4. Enter your password. Remember it is case-sensitive.

5. Select Enable Password: OFF.

6. Press OK.

If you enter an invalid password more than twice within one power

cycle the system displays the password hint.

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There is no limit to the number of attempts to enter a valid pass-

word but if you forget your password, you need to perform a

Settings and Data Reset (see page 205) which will erase all way-

points in the unit’s memory.

Raymarine strongly recommends that you regularly save your way-

points, routes and tracks to a CF memory card.

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Chapter 20: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

This chapter provides information on maintaining and troubleshooting the G-Series system, and information

about getting assistance from Raymarine.

Chapter contents

• 20.1 Maintenance procedures on page 204

• 20.2 Resetting the monitor on page 204

• 20.3 Troubleshooting on page 205

• 20.4 Getting technical support on page 209

• 20.5 Navionics contact details on page 210

• 20.6 Sirius contact details on page 210

G-Series Reference Manual 204

20.1 Maintenance procedures

At regular intervals, carry out the following servicing procedures:

• Routine checks.

• Cleaning the Display.

Do not attempt any other servicing procedures.

Servicing and Safety

• Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized

Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service

procedures and any replacement parts used will not affect

performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any

Raymarine product.

• Some products generate high voltages, so never handle the

cables or connectors when power is being supplied to the

equipment.

• When powered on, all electrical equipment produces electro-

magnetic fields. These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical

equipment to interact with one another, with a consequent

adverse effect on operation. In order to minimize these effects

and enable you to get the best possible performance from your

Raymarine equipment, guidelines are given in the installations

manual, to enable you to ensure minimum interaction between

different items of equipment, i.e. ensure optimum Electromag-

netic Compatibility (EMC).

• Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest

Raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our

quality standards.

• In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the

equipment from being affected by external influences. Gener-

ally this will not damage the display, but it can lead to spurious

re-setting action, or momentarily may result in faulty operation.

• At the end of the useful working life of this product, it should

disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Routine checks

Carry out the following tasks on a regular basis:

• Examine all cables for signs of damage, such as chafing, cuts

or nicks.

• Check that all cables are securely connected.

Cleaning the display

Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow

the correct cleaning procedure may damage your display

window and invalidate your warranty.

Window coating

A coating is applied to the plastic window of your display. This

makes it water repellent and prevents glare. To avoid damaging this

coating, the recommended cleaning procedure must be followed.

Recommended cleaning procedure

1. Power off the Display.

2. Rinse the window with fresh water, to remove all dirty particles

and salt deposits.

3. Allow the window to dry naturally.

4. If any smears remain, very gently wipe the window with a clean

microfiber cleaning cloth (provided with the Display or available

from opticians).

20.2 Resetting the monitor

You can reset the G-Series system in one of two ways:

Do not use any abrasive materials including a dry cloth.

Do not use any cleaning solutions, polishes or sprays.

Do not use a jet wash.

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• Settings reset.

• Settings and data reset.

After applying either of these, the system resets and returns you to

the power-on procedure.

Settings reset

When you apply a settings reset, all system set-up menus, page

sets and the data bar are reset to the factory default. Your way-

points, routes and tracks are NOT removed.

Settings and data reset

When you apply a settings and data reset, all the system settings

return to their default values and waypoint, route and track data

are deleted.

To apply a settings reset

1. Open the system Setup menu.

2. Select System Setup.

3. Select Settings Reset.

4. Press the YES softkey to confirm.

To apply a settings and data reset

1. Open the system Setup menu.

2. Select System Setup.

3. Select Settings and Data Reset.

4. Press the YES softkey to confirm.

20.3 Troubleshooting

All Raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive test and

quality assurance programs before packing and shipping. However,

if your system should develop a fault, this section will help you iden-

tify the most likely cause and suggest corrective action.

If, after using this section, you still have problems with your system,

contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Techni-

cal Services Department for further advice.

Always quote the product serial numbers which are printed on the

back of the unit.

This section is divided into problems associated with:

• Installation and display.

• Chart application.

• Fishfinder application.

• Radar application.

• Weather receiver.

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Installation and display

Problem

• Solution

System does not power up

• Check power supply cable is sound and that all connections

are tight and free from corrosion.

• Check relevant fuses.

• Check power source is of the correct voltage and sufficient

current.

System switches off

• Check power input connection is secure at the rear of the

Display(s).

• Check power cable for damage or corrosion.

• Check your boat’s power supply for faulty connections or

insufficient cable diameter.

How do I upgrade software?

• Visit www.raymarine.com and click on Support to download

the latest software. Follow the instructions included with these

downloads.

How do I reset my system?

• Use the system setup menu. For details see page 205.

Display very dull/hard to view

• Check PALETTE set to DAY (see page 32).

No databar or compass databar displayed

• Set the databar or compass bar to ON (see page 188)

No fix displayed against GPS status icon

• Check GPS status (see page 190).

• Check the GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky.

• Check connections/operation of the GPS antenna.

No instrument, navigational or engine data displayed

• Check instruments/engine interface are operating correctly.

• Check SeaTalk/NMEA correctly connected to Display (see

System Integration chapter of the Installation Guide).

• Check all SeaTalk/NMEA cables are free from damage and

corrosion.

Problem

• Solution

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Chart

Fishfinder

Problem

Solution

Vessel not shown in correct geographical position

• Check GPS status (page 190).

• Check that the Display is not in Simulator mode (see

page 29).

• Check the SDGPS setting is switched OFF.

• Perform the chart offset operation (see page 47).

Display does not show enough chart detail

• Set the Declutter option to OFF (see page 68).

• In the Cartography Setup Menu switch the appropriate

feature(s) to ON.

Problem

Solution

How do I upgrade my DSM software?

Visit www.raymarine.com and click on Support to download the latest software.

Follow the instructions included with these downloads.

‘No data source’ for my fishfinder

• Check the DSM power cable is free from damage and

corrosion.

• Check DSM is receiving the correct voltage and current.

• Check status LED of the DSM unit - refer to Maintenance

and problem solving section of the DSM owner’s handbook.

• Check the DSM’s SeaTalk High Speed connections are

sound and connected correctly - refer to the System Integra-

tion chapter of your E-Series Installation Guide.

No depth readings available from the DSM

• Check status LED of DSM unit - refer to the Maintenance

and Problem solving section of your DSM Owner’s manual

• Check Gain setup and Transducer frequency - refer to the

Fishfinder chapter in your Reference Manual.

• Check the DSM power cable is free from damage and

corrosion

Problem

Solution

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Radar Weather receiver

Problem

Solution

‘No data’ message

• Check that cable connecting the scanner to the GPM is

securely connected and undamaged.

‘Scanner software incompatible’ message

• Check software revisions by contacting your local Raymarine

dealer.

“Invalid scanner software: Version xx.x, Version xx.x required”

• Incorrect software version installed. Contact your local

Raymarine dealer.

“Scanner not responding” message

• Check that the cable connecting the scanner to the radar

display unit is securely connected and undamaged.

“Scanner hardware fault”

• Scanner not functioning.

The bearing displayed on the radar picture is not the same as the actual

bearing

• Perform the bearing alignment procedures described in the

Installation Guide.

“No connection”

• Check that the cable connecting to the weather receiver is

securely connected and undamaged.

Display not showing weather data

• Check the weather graphics are switched on in the weather

graphics menu (see page 113).

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20.4 Getting technical support

This section details how you can obtain technical support for your

G-Series system or for your Navionics cartography.

Raymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service,

on the world wide web, through our worldwide dealer network and

by telephone help line. If you are unable to resolve a problem,

please use any of these facilities to obtain additional help.

If you need to request service, please quote the following product

information:

• Product name.

• Product identity.

• Serial number.

• Software application version.

To see your product information

1. Open the system Setup menu.

2. Select System Diagnostics.

3. Select Software Services.

4. Select the Software Services menu:

Web

There is a Customer Support area on our website at:

www.raymarine.com

This contains Frequently Asked Questions, servicing information,

e-mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and

details of worldwide Raymarine agents.

If you don’t have access to the web, contact Technical Support

where specialists are available to answer questions about install-

ing, operating and trouble-shooting all Raymarine products.

Contacting Raymarine in the US

You can contact Raymarine in the US either using the website as

detailed above or by calling one of the telephone numbers below.

For accessories and parts

Contact your authorized Raymarine dealer or Raymarine Technical

Services on:

1-603-881-5200 extension 8665

Opening hours: Monday through Friday 0815 - 1700, Eastern Stan-

dard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time.

For product repair and service

If your Raymarine product should develop a problem, contact your

authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance. The dealer is best

equipped to handle your service requirements and can offer time-

saving help in getting your equipment back into normal operation.

If repairs cannot be obtained conveniently, product service can be

obtained by returning the unit to:

Raymarine Inc.

21 Manchester Street

Merrimack, NH,

03054 - 4801

The Product Repair Centre is open Monday to Friday 0815 to 1700

Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Savings Time.

All products returned to the Repair Centre are registered upon

receipt and a confirmation letter is sent to acknowledge the repair

status and the reference number of the product.

We will make every effort to carry out the repair and return your unit

as quickly as possible.

If you wish to enquire about the repair status of your unit, contact

the Repair Centre on:

1-603-881-5200

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Contacting Raymarine in Europe

You can contact Raymarine in Europe either using the Raymarine

website as detailed above or by calling the telephone number

below.

For technical support, service and accessories

Contact your authorized Raymarine dealer or Raymarine Technical

Support at:

Quay Point

Portsmouth

P03 5TD

England

Tel: +44(0)23 92714713

Fax: +44(0)23 92661228

20.5 Navionics contact details

For questions about Navionics cartography, contact Navionics

directly through their website:

www.navionics.com

or contact Navionics customer support:

If you wish to file a report of an error or omission on a Navionics

chart, please provide the information to Navionics web site, Dis-

crepancy Report section at the link below:

http://www.navionics.com/DiscrepancyReports.asp

20.6 Sirius contact details

For questions about the Sirius marine weather service, contact:

www.sirius.com/marineweather

1-800-869-5480

For questions about the Sirius audio, contact:

www.sirius.com

1-888-539-SIRIUS

Navionics customer support

Navionics Italy Via Fondacci, 269

Z.I. Montramito

55054 Massarosa Italy

Tel: +39-0584-329111

Fax: +39-0584-962696

sales@navionics.it

Navionics USA 6 Thatcher Lane

Wareham

MA 02571 USA

Toll Free: 800-848-5896

Tel: 508-291-6000

Fax: 508-291-6006

sales@navionics.com

Navionics

Australia

134/85 Reynolds Street

Balmain

NSW 2041 Australia

Tel: +61-2-9555-2522

Fax: +61-2-9555-2900

sales@navionics.com.au

Navionics UK PO Box 38

Plymouth, PL9 8YY England

Tel: +44-1752-204735

Fax: +44-1752-204736

sales@navionics.co.uk

Navionics customer support

Chapter 21: Shortcuts

The G-Series system software contains shortcuts for some frequently-used functions. These are usually

accessed by pressing and holding the appropriate keyboard button or softkey, but some are reached by

pressing the rotary controller.

They are summarized in this chapter.

Chapter contents

• 21.1 System shortcuts on page 212

G-Series Reference Manual 212

21.1 System shortcuts

Hardkey shortcuts

Press and hold.

Softkey shortcuts

Press and hold.

Rotary controller shortcuts

Press the rotary controller in until it clicks once.

Hardkey Action

PAGE Open Select Page Set screen.

ACTIVE Set active window to full screen.

WPTS/MOB Press once to place a waypoint when

waypoints toolbar is open.

Press and hold to activate man overboard.

DATA Hold until system beeps to save current

screen to CF card.

Toolbar Softkey Action

Data CHART VECTORS Open Chart Setup Menu.

DATABAR ON/OFF/COMP Open Databar Setup menu.

Fishfinder PRESET

ADJUST PRESET

Open Configure Preset

Frequencies menu.

Video VIDEO 1/2/3/4 Open Video Setup Menu

Data and Engine

Monitor

PANEL 1/2/3/4/5 Open Panel Configuration

screen

Application Action

Radar Toggle between ADJUST VRM and ADJUST

EBL when adjusting VRM

Cycle through adjustment softkeys when

adjusting guard zones.

3D chart Toggle between ADJUST ROTATE and

ADJUST PITCH.

Video Open Video Source selection list.

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Chapter 22: Disclaimers and Licenses

Chapter contents

• 22.1 Sirius Weather on page 218

• 22.2 Navionics license agreement on page 219

G-Series Reference Manual 218

22.1 Sirius Weather

ADVISORY NATURE OF SERVICE; SUBSCRIBERS

RESPONSIBILITY

Subscriber ('Subscriber') acknowledges and agrees that the data

service (the 'Service') is advisory in nature and all actions and judg-

ments taken with respect to the Service are Subscriber’s sole

responsibility. Neither WSI Corporation ('WSI') nor Sirius Satellite

Radio Inc. ('Sirius') makes any representations or warranties with

respect to the reliability, predictive value or accuracy of the informa-

tion contained within the Service, and neither WSI nor Sirius shall

be responsible for inaccurate, omitted, delayed, or erroneous infor-

mation. Subscriber further acknowledges and agrees that the

Service may be interrupted due to adverse weather or other condi-

tions and that neither WSI nor Sirius shall have any liability for such

interruptions. Subscriber is urged to verify the contents of the Ser-

vice against other sources prior to use. Subscriber acknowledges

and agrees that under no circumstances should the user of this

Service make decisions based solely or primarily on weather infor-

mation contained within the Service. In addition, it is Subscribers

responsibility to exercise discretion and observe all safety mea-

sures required by law and his or her own common sense. Neither

WSI nor Sirius assumes any responsibility for accidents resulting

from or associated with use and/or misuse of the Service.

ELIGIBILITY; USE LIMITATIONS

Subscriber must be at least 18 years old to assume the obligations

set forth in these terms. Minors may use the Service only if a parent

or legal guardian assumes the obligations set forth in these Terms

and thereby assumes full responsibility for the minor’s use of the

Service. Sirius provides the Service only for your personal, non-

commercial enjoyment. Subscriber may not make commercial use

of, reproduce, rebroadcast, redistribute or otherwise transmit the

Service, or record, charge admission for utilizing or distribute infor-

mation from the Service.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION; WARRANTY

DISCLAIMER

A. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING CONTAINED HEREIN, OR

THE FORUM IN WHICH ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE ACTION

MAY BE BROUGHT BY SUBSCRIBER AGAINST WSI AND/OR

SIRIUS, SUBSCRIBER AGREES THAT EACH OF WSI’S AND

SIRIUS LIABILITY, IF ANY, TO THE SUBSCRIBER FOR ANY

LOSS, DAMAGE, CLAIM, LIABILITY OR EXPENSE, OF ANY

KIND CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE PERFOR-

MANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS

PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR BY THE NEGLIGENCE,

ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, OF WSI AND/OR SIRIUS SHALL BE

EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO GENERAL MONEY DAMAGES IN

AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY THE SUB-

SCRIBER TO SIRIUS HEREUNDER FOR THE MOST RECENT

SIX MONTHS OF SERVICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL WSI AND/OR

SIRIUS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,

CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR

LOST PROFITS OR DAMAGES FROM LOSS OF USE OR DATA

(DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAM-

AGES ARE OR MAY BE KNOWN TO WSI AND/OR SIRIUS),

WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF AGREEMENT, TORT

OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION RELATING TO THE PER-

FORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.

THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK AND THE DISCLAIMER OF WAR-

RANTIES IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE REFLECTED IN SIRIUS

SERVICE PRICES AND ARE A FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENT OF

SIRIUS AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE TO SUB-

SCRIBER. SUBSCRIBER MAY HAVE GREATER RIGHTS THAN

DESCRIBED ABOVE UNDER HIS OR HER STATE’S LAWS.

B. EXCEPT FOR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT ON THE PART OF WSI

AND/OR SIRIUS, SUBSCRIBER SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY

AND HOLD HARMLESS WSI AND SIRIUS FROM AND AGAINST

ANY AND ALL LOSSES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, EXPENSES

(INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AND

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EXPENSES) OR LIABILITIES OF WHATEVER NATURE OR KIND

ASSERTED BY, SUFFERED OR INCURRED BY THIRD PARTIES

ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SERVICE.

C. NEITHER WSI NOR SIRIUS MAKES ANY WARRANTY WITH

RESPECT TO THE SERVICE AND, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED

ON AN 'AS IS' AND AN 'AS AVAILABLE' BASIS. NEITHER WSI

NOR SIRIUS MAKES ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESEN-

TATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT

NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-

LAR PURPOSE, INTENDED USE OR MERCHANTABILITY

(WHICH ARE ALL HEREBY DISCLAIMED). NEITHER WSI NOR

SIRIUS ASSUMES ANY RESPONSIBILITY WITH RESPECT TO

THE USE BY OF THE SERVICE BY A PARTY.

22.2 Navionics license agreement

IMPORTANT: READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE

ELECTRONIC CHARTS EMBEDDED IN THIS PRODUCT.

THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND NAVION-

ICS S.P.A. (“NAVIONICS”). BY USING THE ELECTRONIC

CHARTS, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO THE TERMS OF THIS

AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, DO

NOT USE THE ELECTRONIC CHARTS.

DEFINITIONS: As used in this Agreement, “Data” means the infor-

mation contained in the hard drive of the system accompanied by

this Agreement; and “Related Materials” means all of the printed

materials and whatever is in this package.

USES PERMITTED: Data may be used on your GPS as an elec-

tronic chart/map and as aid to navigation. This Agreement gives

you certain limited rights to use and maintain the Data. You agree to

use reasonable efforts to protect the Data from unauthorized use,

reproduction, distribution or publication. Navionics reserves all

rights not specifically granted in this Agreement.

USES NOT PERMITTED: YOU MAY NOT (1) make copies of the

Data; (2) alter, recompile, disassemble or reverse-engineer the

Data, or make any attempt to unlock or bypass the initialization sys-

tem or encryption techniques utilized; or (3) remove or obscure the

Navionics copyright and trademark notices.

DURATION: This Agreement is effective from the day electronic

charts are first used and continues until terminated. Termination is

automatic, without notice from Navionics, if you fail to comply with

any provision of this Agreement. Upon termination, you must delete

and destroy the Data and Related Materials. Navionics explicitly

reserves the right to enforce any other legal rights arising from

termination.

WARRANTY: You purchased the Data and Related Materials

together with, or pre-loaded on, a RaymarineTM device or storage

media. Your warranty with respect to the Data and Related Materi-

als is provided by Raymarine PLC or its affiliate and is set forth in

the written materials that accompanied such device or storage

media.

DISCLAIMER: EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES DESCRIBED

ABOVE, THE DATA AND THE RELATED MATERIALS ARE

LICENSED “AS IS,” AND NAVIONICS DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL

OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRAN-

TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOU ASSUME THE

ENTIRE RISK AS TO PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS OF THE

DATA. NAVIONICS’S CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY

OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES RESULTING

FROM ANY CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR ACTIONS ARISING OUT

OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED

THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE LICENSE TO USE THE

DATA. IN NO EVENT SHALL NAVIONICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR

EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF NAVION-

ICS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

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DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMI-

TATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE FOREGOING LIMITA-

TION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: You acknowledge that you have read this

warranty provision, understand it, and agree to be bound by its

terms and conditions. You also agree that: (1) no oral or written

information or advice given by Navionics, its dealers, distributors,

agents or employees shall in any way increase the scope of this

warranty, and you may not rely on any such information or advice;

and (2) this warranty provision is the complete and exclusive state-

ment of agreement regarding warranty by Navionics and

supersedes all proposals or prior agreements, oral or written, and

any other communications you may have had prior to purchasing.

Raymarine plc

Anchorage Park, Portsmouth,

Hampshire, PO3 5TD, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611

Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642

www.raymarine.com

Raymarine Inc.

21 Manchester Street, Merrimack,

New Hampshire 030

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