Raymarine C Series Reference Guide 81221_4
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81221_4.book Page i Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM C-Series Display Reference Manual Document number: 81221_4 Date: March 2006 81221_4.book Page ii Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM E-Series Reference Manual Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB, Raymarine, RayTech Navigator, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited. Apelco is a registered trademark of Raymarine Holdings Limited (registered in all major marketing territories). AST, Autoadapt, Auto GST, Autoseastate, Autotrim, Bidata, Marine Intelligence, Maxiview, On Board, Raychart, Raynav, Raypilot, Raystar, ST40, ST60, Seaclutter, Smart Route, Tridata and Waypoint Navigation are trademarks of Raymarine Limited. Navionics is a registered trademark of Navionics Company, Italy. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Software in this product is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. Contents of this handbook ©Raymarine UK 2006. 81221_4.book Page i Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Important information i Important Information Intended use The display units detailed in this handbook may form part of marine navigational radar system or GPS system intended for use on (non-IMO/SOLAS class) leisure vessels or small workboats. This handbook contains important information on the operation and maintenance of your C-Series Display. To get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read this handbook thoroughly. For full details of installation and system integration, please refer to the C-Series Installation Guide supplied with the display. Safety notices WARNING:Navigation Aid This device is intended to be used as an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions and incorrect handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgement. This device should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement. WARNING:Product installation This equipment must be installed in accordance with the instructions in the C-Series System Installation Guide. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/ or damage to the vessel. WARNING:High voltage The display unit and scanner unit contain high voltages. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians - there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments. The operator should never remove the display unit cover or attempt to service the equipment. WARNING:Electromagnetic energy The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the scanner has been installed according to the recommendations given in the relevant scanner handbook. Avoid looking directly at the antenna. 81221_4.book Page ii Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM ii C-Series Display Reference Manual WARNING:Fishfinder sounder module Removing the transducer cable from the rear of the fishfinder sounder module whilst it is switched on can cause sparks. Only remove the transducer cable after power has been switched off. Ensure that the sounder module is mounted where it is well ventilated and in an area free from flammable vapors. CAUTION: Water Ingress To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage to the display, ensure that the chart card door is firmly closed. This can be confirmed by an audible click. CAUTION: CompactFlash Cards • Removing the CompactFlash card whilst information is being written to or read from it may cause damage to the card and loss of all data. Use the proper procedure detailed on page 18 to remove the card. • Do not save data (waypoints, routes etc.) to a Navionics card as the charts may be overwritten. When archiving use a different CompactFlash card. • 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. CAUTION: Global Positioning System Antenna Do not connect or disconnect the GPS antenna from the display unit whilst power is switched on. Doing this may result in irreparable damage. CAUTION: UV Light To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is advisable to replace the sun cover provided when the display is not in use. CAUTION: Cleaning the display Take care when cleaning the display, to avoid damaging it: (1) Do NOT wipe the display screen with a dry cloth, as this could scratch the screen coating. (2) Do NOT use acid, ammonia based or abrasive products. Disclaimers Electronic charts are an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain the current information needed for safe navigation. The Captain is responsible for their prudent use. The C-Series and its charts do not therefore exclude the user from carrying the required official charts and documents. Raymarine does not warrant that this product is error-free or that it is compatible with products manufactured by any person or entity other than Raymarine. This product uses digital chart data, and electronic information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) which may contain errors. Raymarine does not warrant the accuracy of such information and you are advised that errors in such information may cause the product to malfunction. Raymarine is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by your use or inability to use the product, by the interaction of the product with 81221_4.book Page iii Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Important information iii products manufactured by others, or by errors in chart data or information utilized by the product and supplied by third parties. About this manual This manual describes how to operate your C-Series display in conjunction with Navionics cartography. It assumes that all peripheral equipment to be operated with it is compatible and has been correctly installed. This manual is intended for users of varying marine abilities, but assumes a general level of knowledge of display use, nautical terminology and practices. Technical accuracy To the best of our knowledge, the technical information contained within this handbook, was correct at the time of printing. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, Raymarine’s policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice. As a result Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and this handbook. Raymarine does not support after-sales or technical support for Navionics chart cards. If you wish to file a report of an error or omission on a Navionics chart, please provide the information to the Navionics web site at the link below: http://www.navionics.com/DiscrepancyReports.asp Raymarine does not necessarily support all the features in particular Navionics cartography. EMC conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. Multi-media chart cards To use your C-Series Display as a navigation aid, charts with the appropriate level of detail for the geographic area you wish to navigate are required. The charts are available in electronic format on Navionics Chart cards. To check the current availability of Navionics® chart card types and the latest feature sets, visit www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it. To obtain Navionics cards, contact your local dealer or visit the Navionics web site. 81221_4.book Page iv Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM iv C-Series Display Reference Manual Alternatively, anywhere in North America call Navionics toll-free on 1-800-848-5896 Outside of North America, contact your local dealer or Navionics SpA on: Phone: (+39) 0584 961696 or Fax: (+39) 0584 961309) When archiving data, Raymarine recommends that you only use SanDisk CF memory cards. Other brands of CF memory card may not work in your C-Series Display. Disposal Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Raymarine’s products, we support its requirements as part of our environmental policy and we ask you to be aware of how you should dispose of this product. The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol found on our products signifies that it should not be disposed of in general waste or landfill. Please contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services for information on product disposal. 81221_4.book Page v Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Contents v Contents Chapter 1: Overview ..................................................................................................1 1.1 What will my C-Series integrate with? .................................................................. 1 1.2 What can the C-Series Display do? ........................................................................ 2 1.3 The Simulator ........................................................................................................ 4 Chapter 2: General Operation ..................................................................................5 2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Powering the display ON/OFF ...............................................................................5 2.3 Using the controls .................................................................................................6 The control panel ............................................................................................ 6 Buttons and soft keys ...................................................................................... 7 The cursor ....................................................................................................... 8 2.4 Displaying applications ......................................................................................... 8 2.5 Additional screen information ..............................................................................9 2.6 Initial setup procedures ......................................................................................13 Setting the language, date/time format and units of measurement ..............13 Selecting a page set ......................................................................................14 Selecting an application page .......................................................................14 Selecting an application window ..................................................................15 Adjusting the display lighting ........................................................................16 2.7 Using CompactFlash cards ..................................................................................17 Cautions ........................................................................................................17 What are CompactFlash cards used for? .......................................................17 Inserting a card .............................................................................................18 Removing a card ...........................................................................................18 2.8 Managing data ...................................................................................................19 Writing/retrieving data to a CompactFlash card ............................................19 Sending and receiving information using a PC ..............................................22 Password protecting your waypoints ............................................................23 2.9 Emergencies and warnings .................................................................................26 Man Overboard (MOB) .................................................................................26 Alarms ..........................................................................................................27 81221_4.book Page vi Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM vi C-Series Display Reference Manual Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints .....................................................................29 3.1 What is a waypoint? ...........................................................................................29 3.2 How are waypoints represented? .......................................................................30 3.3 Placing a waypoint .............................................................................................31 3.4 Navigating to a waypoint ...................................................................................32 Start navigating to a waypoint ......................................................................32 Stop navigating to a waypoint ......................................................................33 3.5 Viewing waypoint information ...........................................................................33 3.6 Editing a waypoint ..............................................................................................34 Changing waypoint details ...........................................................................35 Moving a waypoint .......................................................................................35 Erasing a waypoint(s) ....................................................................................36 Changing the default symbol or group ..........................................................37 3.7 Sorting the waypoint list .....................................................................................38 3.8 Organising waypoints into groups ......................................................................38 Displaying the waypoint group list ................................................................38 Making a new waypoint group .....................................................................39 Moving waypoints between groups ..............................................................39 Renaming an existing group .........................................................................40 Erasing a group .............................................................................................41 3.9 Controlling waypoint display ..............................................................................41 Show/hide waypoint names ..........................................................................41 Showing/hiding waypoint symbols ...............................................................42 Showing/hiding waypoint groups .................................................................42 Chapter 4: Using the Chart ......................................................................................43 4.1 Important ...........................................................................................................43 Safety ............................................................................................................43 Chart functionality ........................................................................................43 Chart cards ....................................................................................................44 4.2 Uses of the chart application ..............................................................................44 4.3 Viewing the chart ................................................................................................45 4.4 The chart display .................................................................................................45 4.5 Where am I on the chart? ....................................................................................46 4.6 Moving around the chart ....................................................................................46 4.7 Additional information on the chart ...................................................................47 81221_4.book Page vii Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Contents vii Displaying details of objects and features .....................................................48 Finding nearby features and services ............................................................48 Displaying details of tides .............................................................................49 Displaying details of currents ........................................................................50 Displaying details of port services .................................................................50 Displaying details of business services & points of interest ...........................53 Displaying vessel identity (AIS) .....................................................................54 4.8 Measuring distances and bearings .....................................................................55 ... from your boat ...........................................................................................55 ... between two points on your chart .............................................................55 4.9 Navigating to a specific point .............................................................................56 Go to an existing waypoint ...........................................................................57 Resetting cross track error (XTE) ...................................................................57 Arriving at your target waypoint ...................................................................57 Stop navigating to your target waypoint .......................................................58 Maintaining a view of your navigation ..........................................................58 4.10 Building and following a route ............................................................................59 What is a route? ............................................................................................59 What can I do with a route? ..........................................................................59 Building a route .............................................................................................60 Following a route ..........................................................................................64 Resetting cross track error (XTE) ...................................................................66 Viewing details of routes ...............................................................................67 4.11 Editing routes .....................................................................................................68 Selecting a route for editing ..........................................................................68 Editing the selected route .............................................................................69 4.12 Monitoring where you are going ........................................................................74 ... using chart vectors ....................................................................................74 ... using the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) ................................................75 4.13 Warnings of potential dangers ............................................................................75 4.14 Using the radar with the chart ............................................................................76 Synchronizing the chart with radar range .....................................................76 Viewing MARPA targets on the chart ............................................................76 Distinguishing between fixed and moving objects ........................................77 4.15 Recording where you have been .........................................................................78 What is a track? ............................................................................................78 How can I use tracks? ....................................................................................79 81221_4.book Page viii Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM viii C-Series Display Reference Manual Creating a track .............................................................................................79 Creating a route from a track ........................................................................80 4.16 Editing tracks ......................................................................................................81 Selecting a track for editing ...........................................................................81 Editing the selected track ..............................................................................82 4.17 Defining how the chart windows are presented .................................................83 Working with multiple chart views ................................................................83 Setting the orientation of the chart ...............................................................84 Setting the motion mode ..............................................................................85 4.18 Altering the level of chart detail displayed ..........................................................86 Showing or hiding waypoints/waypoint information ....................................87 Showing or hiding a route or a track .............................................................88 Showing or hiding cartographic features ......................................................89 4.19 Setting up your chart and its cartography ...........................................................90 Chart Setup ...................................................................................................90 Cartography Setup ........................................................................................93 Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder ..............................................................................95 5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................95 5.2 How does the Fishfinder work? ...........................................................................95 5.3 What can the fishfinder show me? ......................................................................96 Interpreting the bottom structure .................................................................97 Factors influencing target display ..................................................................97 Factors impairing a fishfinder picture ............................................................98 Seeing a live image .......................................................................................98 5.4 Enhancing what you see ...................................................................................100 Changing the range ....................................................................................100 Shifting the image .......................................................................................100 Zooming in on the bottom ...........................................................................101 Simplifying the bottom image .....................................................................103 Isolating bottom fish ...................................................................................104 Changing how the image scrolls .................................................................105 Changing how the depth digit is displayed .................................................106 5.5 Marking a position ............................................................................................107 5.6 Determining depths and distances of targets ....................................................108 Measuring using VRMs ...............................................................................109 5.7 Fishfinder alarms ..............................................................................................110 81221_4.book Page ix Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Contents ix 5.8 Setting up your fishfinder ..................................................................................110 Display settings ...........................................................................................111 Transducer Calibration ................................................................................112 DSM Setup ..................................................................................................113 5.9 Other settings affecting the fishfinder image ....................................................114 Operating frequency modes ........................................................................114 Gain modes .................................................................................................115 Adjusting the power setting ........................................................................117 Chapter 6: Using the Radar ...................................................................................119 6.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................119 6.2 What is radar? ..................................................................................................119 Detecting targets ........................................................................................119 Maximum radar range ................................................................................120 Factors impairing a radar picture .................................................................120 6.3 Powering on/off the various scanner operating modes .....................................124 6.4 The radar picture ...............................................................................................125 6.5 Marking a position on the radar screen ............................................................126 6.6 Changing what you see in the radar window ....................................................126 Setting the orientation of the radar .............................................................126 Setting the motion mode ............................................................................128 Showing or hiding the range rings ..............................................................130 Changing the bearing mode for EBLs ..........................................................130 6.7 Getting the best picture ....................................................................................130 Using the GAIN functions ............................................................................130 Using the enhance echoes functions ...........................................................132 6.8 Changing the displayed range ..........................................................................135 Radar range and chart scale synchronization ..............................................135 6.9 Measuring distances, ranges and bearings .......................................................136 ... Using the range rings ..............................................................................136 ... Using the cursor ......................................................................................136 ... Using VRMs and EBLs ..............................................................................137 ... Using floating VRMs/EBLs .......................................................................139 6.10 Using radar to avoid a collision .........................................................................140 Guard Zones ...............................................................................................140 MARPA .......................................................................................................143 Setting up MARPA .......................................................................................146 81221_4.book Page x Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM x C-Series Display Reference Manual Acquiring a target to track ..........................................................................147 Cancelling targets .......................................................................................147 Displaying vessel identity (AIS) ...................................................................148 6.11 Setting up your radar ........................................................................................148 6.12 Warnings of potential dangers ..........................................................................150 Chapter 7: Using the data application ................................................................151 7.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................151 7.2 Selecting a data application ..............................................................................151 7.3 Selecting the data for display ............................................................................152 Pre-configured data panels .........................................................................152 Customize the panels ..................................................................................153 Chapter 8: Using the Course Deviation Indicator ..............................................157 8.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................157 8.2 The CDI screen ..................................................................................................157 Steering instructions ...................................................................................158 8.3 Selecting the CDI application ............................................................................158 8.4 Modifying the CDI application ..........................................................................158 Chapter 9: Using the Engine Monitor ..................................................................159 9.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................159 9.2 Displaying and setting up the engine monitor ..................................................159 9.3 The engine monitor display ...............................................................................161 9.4 Configuring the engine panels. .........................................................................161 9.5 What should I do when an alarm is triggered? ..................................................161 Chapter 10: Navtex ..................................................................................................163 10.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................163 10.2 Setting up Navtex weather ...............................................................................163 10.3 Incoming message alerts ..................................................................................163 10.4 Viewing messages ............................................................................................164 Displaying the Navtex Message List ............................................................164 Displaying and scrolling through a message ...............................................164 10.5 Managing Navtex messages ............................................................................164 Selecting message alert categories .............................................................164 Sorting the message list ..............................................................................165 81221_4.book Page xi Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Contents xi Chapter 11: Automatic Identification System (AIS) ............................................167 11.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................167 11.2 What is AIS? .....................................................................................................167 Classes of AIS data ......................................................................................167 11.3 What do I need to run AIS? ...............................................................................169 11.4 Selecting the AIS function .................................................................................169 AIS status ....................................................................................................169 11.5 How is AIS data displayed? ...............................................................................170 AIS Target symbols ......................................................................................170 Viewing target information .........................................................................171 11.6 Using AIS for collision avoidance ......................................................................173 Safe zones ...................................................................................................173 MARPA and AIS options ..............................................................................174 Safety messages .........................................................................................174 11.7 AIS Alarms ........................................................................................................174 Local AIS alarms ..........................................................................................175 Active alarm list ..........................................................................................175 11.8 Simulator ..........................................................................................................176 11.9 AIS Layer Setup Menu .......................................................................................176 Chapter 12: System setup and customizing .........................................................177 12.1 Customizing the page sets ................................................................................177 Reconfiguring the application and page layout ...........................................177 Rename a page set ......................................................................................178 Return to default setting .............................................................................178 12.2 Changing the databar .......................................................................................179 Databar position .........................................................................................179 Data bar size ...............................................................................................179 Customizing the contents of the data bar ...................................................180 12.3 Changing the set up menu options ...................................................................183 Application specific .....................................................................................183 External equipment menus .........................................................................183 System-wide menus ....................................................................................183 Chapter 13: Maintenance & Troubleshooting ......................................................193 13.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................193 13.2 Maintenance procedures ..................................................................................193 81221_4.book Page xii Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM xii C-Series Display Reference Manual Servicing and Safety ....................................................................................193 Routine checks ............................................................................................193 Cleaning the display ....................................................................................194 13.3 Resetting the Display ........................................................................................194 Settings reset ..............................................................................................194 Settings and data reset ...............................................................................195 13.4 Troubleshooting your Display ...........................................................................195 Common problems and how to solve them .................................................195 13.5 Getting Technical Support .................................................................................198 World wide web ..........................................................................................199 Contacting Raymarine in the US ..................................................................199 Contacting Raymarine in Europe .................................................................200 For Navionics cartography ..........................................................................201 AppendixA: Specification ..................................................................................... 203 AppendixB: List of Abbreviations ....................................................................... 209 AppendixC: List of cursor labels .......................................................................... 211 81221_4.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 1: Overview 1 Chapter 1: Overview This chapter gives an overview of the C-Series display system and its features. 1.1 What will my C-Series integrate with? Autopilot Instruments AIS receiver GPS Radar scanner C-Series display PAGE ACTIVE WPTS MOB DATA MENU OUT RANGE IN Remote keyboard OK DSC VHF CANCEL 11.18.02 RAY240 OK MENU CH 16/9 HI/LO WX SCAN WATCH D9001_1 SQ Fishfinder DSM 250 Navtex receiver When used as part of a SeaTalk system it will display information from other SeaTalk and NMEA instruments. Information from the C-Series display can be transferred between applications and to other SeaTalk instruments within the system. For more detail on system integration, please refer to the Installation Guide. 81221_4.book Page 2 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 2 C-Series Display Reference Manual 1.2 What can the C-Series Display do? With the appropriate equipment connected to your system and the necessary data available, your C-Series display combines the following applications which are used to: 0.5nm North-Up (Relative Motion) Local Locate where you are. Interpret your surroundings. Monitor where you are going. Record where you have been. Navigate to a specified position (waypoint). Build and navigate routes. View details of nearby features & services. View details of boats equipped with AIS. Distinguish between fixed and moving objects. Measure distances and bearings. D7363_2 Chart (Chapter 4) You will need a chart card, and position/heading data, for the chart application to be fully functional. Fishfinder (Chapter 5) 200kHz: Auto Range: Build a picture of what is below your vessel. Auto Locate & distinguish underwater objects & targets. Distinguish the seabed and its texture. Obtain information about water depth, temperature. Mark a point of interest, fishing spot etc. ZOOM… BOTTOM LOCK… A-SCOPE… D7377-1 Determine depths and distances of targets. TRANSDUCER SETTINGS… PRESENTATION… You will need position data, in addition to a DSM250, for your fishfinder to be fully functional. Radar (Chapter 6) 6nm North-Up (Relative Motion) Rings 1nm Detect landmasses & navigation markers. Detect and measure the range and distance of other vessels. Acquire targets and track them for collision avoidance. Navigate to a specified position (waypoint). TARGET TRACKING... GAIN... TARGETS DISPLAY... PRESENTATION... D7375-2 View details of boats equipped with AIS. VRM/EBL... You will need position and heading data, in addition to a compatible scanner, for your radar application to be fully functional. 81221_4.book Page 3 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 1: Overview 3 Data (Chapter 7) D7376-1 View data generated by the system or by instruments available on NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and SeaTalk or SeaTalk2. Course Deviation Indicator (Chapter 8) 3nm North-Up Relative Motion Local View real-time display of your vessel on a 'rolling road' in 3D perspective. Give details of any correction required to steer your vessel along a given course. D7379-1 View data about the distance and time to go until you reach a specified point. You will need accurate heading and position data for your CDI application to be fully functional. Engine Monitor (Chapter 9) T D7497-1 View engine data e.g. engine temperature, oil pressure, fuel level etc from up to three engines on a compatible engine system. Navtex (Chapter 10) Major areas of NAVTEX coverage include the Mediterranean Sea, the North Sea, coastal areas around Japan and areas around the North American continent. Automatic broadcast of localised Maritime Safety Information (MSI) Receive navigational and meteorological warnings, and search and rescue information. D8728-1 Draft You will need a Navtex receiver connected to your system via NMEA, in order to receive this data. 81221_4.book Page 4 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 4 C-Series Display Reference Manual Waypoints (Chapter 3) & AIS (Chapter 11) Whilst not applications in their own right, waypoints and AIS are handled at system level and are covered in separate chapters. 1.3 The Simulator The C-Series Display includes a simulator mode, which allows you to practice operating your display without data from a GPS antenna, radar scanner, fishfinder or AIS receiver. The simulator mode is switched on/off in the System Setup Menu (see page 183). Once enabled, you can use the simulator: • Before installation - Simply connect the display to a 12V DC power supply, fused at 1 amp by attaching the red core from the power lead to positive (+) and the black core to negative (-). • After installation - Whilst in a marina or at anchor. Please note that system settings made whilst in simulator mode, are not transmitted via SeaTalk to other equipment. Important: Incoming AIS safety messages cannot be displayed while the simulator is switched on. 81221_4.book Page 5 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 5 Chapter 2: General Operation 2.1 Introduction This chapter gives details of the general operation of the C-Series display, and covers the following subjects: • Powering the display on/off. • Using the controls. • Application display. • Displaying and editing additional information. • Adjusting the display lighting. • Initial setup procedures. • Using CompactFlash cards. • Managing data. • Emergencies and warnings. 2.2 Powering the display ON/OFF Power ON D6577-1 Press the POWER button until the introductory logo is displayed. The keys light up and after a few seconds an application page and a navigation warning is displayed. Read this information and then press OK to remove it. At this time the radar scanner (if fitted and powered) is checked for compatibility with the display. An error message is displayed if the scanner is incompatible. Power OFF Press and hold the POWER button until the power down count reaches zero. If the POWER button is released within the countdown period, power off is cancelled. Remember to replace the suncover to protect the display. 81221_4.book Page 6 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 6 C-Series Display Reference Manual 2.3 Using the controls The control panel ACTIVE When multiple windows are open: - Press to select required window. - Press and hold to maximise current window. - Press again to return to multiple windows. PAGE Press to scroll through available pages. Press and hold to select different page set or customise your own layout. PAGE ACTIVE WPTS/ MOB DATA MENU OUT RANGE IN OK Softkeys Press to select the corresponding function identified by the on-screen label Power Press once to turn ON. Press again to access backlight functions and scanner controls. Press and hold to turn the display OFF. CANCEL WPTS/MOB Press to display the waypoint soft keys. Press again to place waypoint at your boat's position. Press and hold to place a Man Overboard (MOB) marker at your current position. Press and hold again to exit MENU Press to access the set up menus. Press and hold to access help information. Rotary control Use to edit alpha-numeric values, and scroll through lists. Turn clockwise to increase value and counter-clockwise to decrease value. Press to move the cursor to the next character when editing text. Use to edit symbology (VRM/ EBL etc). Trackpad Used to control the on-screen cursor and to scroll through menu items. Press the corresponding edge of the trackpad to move the cursor horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Press and hold to move rapidly over larger distances. RANGE Press to change the display scale so that a smaller or larger area can be seen on the screen. CANCEL Press to cancel the selected on-screen option when editing data; also used to return to the previous soft key set or menu. Chart Card slot Open the cover to install CompactFlash cards. OK Press to select an on-screen option, or return to the previous soft key set or menu. D7517_1 DATA Press to access ruler, chart vectors, archive & transfer and data bar on/off functions. 81221_4.book Page 7 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 7 Buttons and soft keys To navigate to the required function you will need to press a series of buttons and/or soft keys: PAGE Buttons Access system functions or change what you see on-screen. Within the text of this document they are written in bold capitals e.g. WPTS/MOB. Press and hold to access short cuts. ACTIVE WPTS MOB DATA MENU Soft keys WAYPOINT AT CURSOR ERASE WAYPOINT WAYPOINT AT VESSEL SORT LIST WAYPOINT AT LAT/LONG... SET DEFAULT SYM & GROUP... SET UP DEFAULT SYMB GROUP GO TO WAYPOINT OPTIONS… WAYPOINT GROUPS... REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS… EDIT DEFAULT Example: The example above shows the series of button and soft key presses required to change the waypoint default symbol or group. D7364-2 They change depending on application or function being performed. Press the corresponding key (below the screen) to select. Further soft keys may be displayed. If a key has several options, each press will highlight the next option. If a key displays a single value or a slider above, use the rotary control to adjust. Within the text of this document they are written in capitals e.g. SORT LIST. WPTS MOB REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS ... SET DEFAULT SYM & GROUP... SET UP DEFAULT SYMB GROUP Note: The key beep that you hear whenever a button or soft key is pressed, can be switched off and the soft keys automatically hidden if required. For more details, please refer to the Display Setup Menu on page 191. D7365-2 This process of pressing buttons and soft keys to navigate to the required function is simplified in this manual and represented by a strip e.g. 81221_4.book Page 8 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 8 C-Series Display Reference Manual The cursor When you are using the chart and radar applications, the cursor is used to move around the screen: D7366_3 The cursor appears on the screen as a white cross. WPT D7369-2 D7368_2 If the cursor has not been moved for a short period of time, it changes to a circle with a cross in it, to make it easier to locate on the screen. The cursor is context-sensitive - when it is placed over an object e.g. a waypoint or chart feature, it changes color and a label or information associated with the object is displayed. When you place the cursor over certain items, the soft keys change to enable you to access related operations. Notes: (1) For a full list of cursor labels and their meanings, please see page 211 (2) For details of how to temporarily hide the cursor, please see page 191. 2.4 Displaying applications The various applications that make up your C-Series system are displayed in a series of screens known as page sets. There are 4 pre-configured and one empty page set to choose from. Each page set contains 5 pages. These pages are made up of 1, 2, 3 or 4 windows combined in various formats. Each window can display an application e.g. Chart Page (consists of 1, 2, 3 or 4 windows) CDI Fishfinder Engine monitor Radar Data Window If necessary, you can change the combination and layout of these page sets to meet your particular needs (see page 177). Note: For details of how to select page sets, pages and windows, please refer to page 14. D8928_1 Page set 81221_4.book Page 9 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 9 2.5 Additional screen information Information is displayed on the screen using a variety of methods: Status Statusbar bar Gives Givesinformation informationspecific specifictoto each eachapplication. application. Cannot Cannotbe beedited editedorormoved. moved. 3nm 3nm Head-Up Head-Up Data Data bar bar Gives Gives information information associated associated with with your your boat boat or or the the environment. environment. Customisable Customisable content* content* Vertical Vertical or or horizontal horizontal format* format* Display Display or or hide*. hide*. Normal Normal or or large large size*. size*. Relative Relative Motion Motion Statusicons icons Status Confirm status status of of DSM, DSM, Confirm GPS and scanner. GPS, AIS and scanner. Rings ½nm ½nm Rings Status bar Gives information specific to each application. Cannot be edited or moved. MARPA ALARM MARPA ALARM D7456_1 Target (onscreen) screen) Targetlost lost (on ACKNOWLEDGE ACKNOWLEDGE Pop-up messages messages Pop-up Alert you you to Alert to aa situation situatione.g. e.g. alarm, function alarm, function not notavailable. available. Not editable. editable. Not May require require aa response May responsee.g. e.g. press ACKNOWLEDGE to press ACKNOWLEDGE to silence alarms. silence alarms. Dialog Dialogboxes boxes Enable Enabledata datatotobebeedited editedoror entered enteredinto intoaastore/list store/liste.g. editing a waypoint. e.g. editing a waypoint. Menus (see next page) Menus (see next page) Used to configure system to Used to configure system your particular needs. to your particular needs. * For details of how to adjust and edit the data bar, please see page 180 Note: To change the size of the text on screen, please see page 191. D7456_2 Database baselists lists Data Containinformation information you Contain you have added to thetodisplay's memory have added the display's e.g. waypoints. memory e.g. waypoints. Highlight an an entry entry using Highlight with trackpad or rotary control to trackpad or rotary control to display related information. display related information. Editable using soft keys. Editable using soft keys. 81221_4.book Page 10 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 10 C-Series Display Reference Manual Menus 0 MENU MENU D6582-1 Menus enable you to configure your system to your particular needs. Whenever the MENU button is pressed, the Setup menu is displayed containing a list of all the menus available for the active application together with system wide menus e.g. Setup Menus for the active application External equipment/ instruments GPS Status... Compass Setup... AIS Layer Status... System-wide menus System Setup... Alarm Setup... Display Setup... Databar Set... Select Page Setup... System Diagnostics... Remove CF Card D7370_2 Radar Setup ... For details of application menus, please refer to the appropriate chapter. For all other settings, please refer to Chapter 12:System setup and customizing. To access a menu: 1. Select the appropriate menu and setting: Cartography Setup Menu Setup GPS Status... Compass Setup... Detailed On On ON ON 1. Highlight item, using: 1. Highlight item, using: Trackpad (up/down) or Rotary control Trackpad (up/down) or Rotary control 2. Select item, using: 2. Select item, using: Trackpad (right) Trackpad (right) D8500_1 MENU Chart Display Chart Grid Chart Text Chart Boundaries Spot Soundings Chart Setup... Cartography Setup... 2. To change the setting: Cartography Setup Menu Detailed On On ON ON 66ft ALL ON Highlight or change value to new setting, using: Trackpad (up/down) or Rotary control OK OFF 7ft 10ft 16ft 20ft 33ft 66ft D8501_1 Chart Display Chart Grid Chart Text Chart Boundary Spot Soundings Safety Contour Depth Contour Nav. Marks 81221_4.book Page 11 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 11 Editing the dialog box information Dialog boxes enable data to be edited or entered into a list e.g. Edit Waypoint screen. To edit/enter data into a dialog box: 1. Select the field for editing: e.g. Symbol Name Waypoint 1 EDIT NAME Group My Waypoints Comment D8502-1 Highlight field to be edited e.g. waypoint name 2. Edit/enter data and save: e.g. Symbol Name Wa aypoint 1 OK Group My Waypoints Comment , To move to next character for editing, use: or or Turn Press D8503-1 To change character or selection, use: 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 if necessary. Notes: (1) Character text can be entered in upper or lower case. (although the system is not case sensitive e.g. WAYPOINT 1, Waypoint 1are considered to be the same name). (2) If you need to use special or accented characters (e.g. ~ ` ´), the Extended Character Set should be switched to ON in the System Setup Menu (see page 183). 81221_4.book Page 12 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 12 C-Series Display Reference Manual Status icons The status icons on the data bar confirm whether the appropriate connections to your C-Series system have been made: Status icon Description D6892-3 The boat and fish icon indicates the current status of your fishfinder: Icon animated - connection to a DSM has been successful. Icon static - the DSM is connected but not transmitting. Icon greyed-out - no DSM is connected. (animated icon) D6893-2 The satellite icon indicates the current status of your GPS: FIX - your unit is successfully connected to a GPS receiver. NO FIX - your unit has been unable to connect to a suitable GPS receiver. (static icon) D6894-2 The scanner icon indicates the current status of your radar scanner: Icon rotates - the scanner is transmitting (TRANSMIT/TX mode). Icon static - the scanner is powered on but is not currently transmitting (STANDBY mode). Icon greyed out - this indicates that the scanner is currently powered off (OFF mode). Icon rotates and is then static - a power save mode in which the scanner powers on/off intermittently (TIMED TRANSMIT mode). (static icon) The AIS icon indicates the current status of the AIS function: AIS unit not available i.e. not connected or off. AIS unit is switched on and operating. D8929_1 AIS unit on with active alarms. o AIS unit switched on and operating but dangerous and lost alarm disabled. Note: These icons will also appear when you are in simulator mode. 81221_4.book Page 13 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 13 2.6 Initial setup procedures When you first use your C-Series Display after it has been commissioned (see Installation Guide), we recommend that you carry out the following: • Set the language, the date and time format and preferred units of measurement. • Select a page set. • Select an application page/window. • Adjust the display lighting. Note: For full details of all setup and customizing options, please refer to Chapter 12:System setup and customizing. Setting the language, date/time format and units of measurement To adjust the language, date/time format and units of measurement to your preferred settings: 1. Select the setting: Setup System Setup Menu Position Made Lat/Lon... MENU System Setup... Alarm Setup... Date/Time Setup... Units Setup... Highlight System Setup System Integration Setup... Waypoint Password Setup... Highlight required setting Enter System Setup D8504-1 Enter setting 2. Adjust the setting: Date/Time Setup Menu Date Format Time Format Local Time Offset or mm/dd/yy 12hr UTC mm/dd/yy dd/mm/yy OK Change value as required D8505-1 e.g. 3. Repeat this process until you have changed all of these settings. Note: For full details of all System Setup options, please refer to Chapter 12:System setup and customizing. For application specific set up options, please refer to the appropriate chapter. 81221_4.book Page 14 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 14 C-Series Display Reference Manual Selecting a page set Your Display has four pre-configured page sets and one empty set for you to choose from. PAGE OK Highlight appropriate pre-configured page set D8511-1 Press & hold Note: Alternatively, you can access the Select Page Set screen via MENU. If none of the pre-configured page sets meet your particular requirements and/or you intend to use the engine monitor application, refer to the Setup and Customizing chapter for details of how to customize both the layout and the application appearing in each window. Selecting an application page Once you have selected the appropriate page set (see previous section), choose the application page that you wish to use: PAGE Press until required page displayed Or: Press soft key of required page D8512-1 PAGE 81221_4.book Page 15 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 15 Selecting an application window When the selected page has more than one window, the window that is currently active will be bordered in red e.g. Soft keys associated with active window D8516_1 Active window highlighted Changing the active window To change the active highlight to other windows on the page and display the associated soft keys: e.g. Active window Active window ACTIVE D8513-1 Press to move active window Multiple to single window To make the active window full-screen when multiple windows are being displayed: Multiple windows Press and hold Single window D8514-1 ACTIVE Single to multiple windows To return to multiple windows: Single window Multiple windows D8515_1 ACTIVE 81221_4.book Page 16 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 16 C-Series Display Reference Manual Adjusting the display lighting The display has two distinct color palettes, for day and night operation. You can also manually adjust the backlight level. Note: The display lighting is a local setting and will therefore only affect the individual display on which you are working. Day/night operation To select the day/night mode of operation: PALETTE DAY NIGHT D6802-3 OK Toggle as required The display saves the current palette when the unit is powered off. If the palette was set to NIGHT when it was last used, and you then power on in bright sunlight, it may be difficult to see the screen. Reset the palette to DAY to return to normal daytime lighting. Backlight level To adjust the backlight level when in day or night operation mode: Backlight Level Change the level as required D8517_1 OK 81221_4.book Page 17 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 17 2.7 Using CompactFlash cards Cautions CAUTION: 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. CAUTION: Water Ingress To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage to the display, ensure that the chart card door is firmly closed at all times. This can be confirmed by an audible click. CAUTION: 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. CAUTION: 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. What are CompactFlash cards used for? CompactFlash cards enable you to get the most from your display. Their uses include: • Detailed cartographic information Obtain detailed cartographic information of the area that you navigate using Navionics® chart cards. To check the current availability of Navionics chart card types, please visit www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it. The amount of cartographic detail shown varies for different areas and for different scales. The chart scale in use is indicated in the status bar - the number represents the distance in nautical miles from the top of the chart window to the bottom of the chart window. • Archiving To archive waypoints, routes and tracks. • Saving To save waypoint, route and track data for use by other equipment e.g. a PC. You can remove and insert cards while a chart is displayed provided that you follow the correct procedure (see page 18). The 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. 81221_4.book Page 18 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 18 C-Series Display Reference Manual Inserting a card To insert a card, refer to the illustration and: 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, located on the front left of the display. 3. Insert the card as shown, with the lip of the card facing inwards. It should position easily. If it does not, DO NOT force it, check the direction in which the lip is facing. 4. Gently press the card home. 5. To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage, close the chart card door and press firmly until a click is heard. Narrow Groove D7215_2 Lip Removing a card ...with the unit powered on 1. Select the CF Card Removal function: System Diagnostics... Remove CF Card Highlight Remove CF Card Select Remove CF Card CF Card Removal You may now safely remove your compact flash card. Press OK or CANCEL when finished. D8518-1 Setup MENU IMPORTANT: 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. You must only remove the card while the CF Card Removal message is displayed. Once the message is closed, the card should no longer be removed. 2. Open the chart card door. 81221_4.book Page 19 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 19 3. Grip the card and pull to remove it from its slot. 4. To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage, close the chart card door and press firmly until a click is heard. 5. Press OK. ...with the unit powered down 1. Open the chart card door. 2. Grip the card and pull to remove it from its slot. 3. To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage, close the chart card door and press firmly until a click is heard. 2.8 Managing data This section explains how you can manage the data contained in your C-Series and includes the following: • Writing/retrieving to a CF card. • Erasing information from a card. • Erasing information from your system. • Transferring information to/from a PC. • Password protection. Writing/retrieving data to a CompactFlash card Your display can save up to 1,000 waypoints, 100 routes and 10 tracks in data base lists. Once this number is reached you will 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 NMEA. When navigation is active, you can also receive waypoints, routes and tracks from a PC, SeaTalk and NMEA instruments (see page 22). Saving information to a card Important: Raymarine strongly recommend that you save data to a separate CompactFlash card and not to a Navionics card containing cartography. 1. Insert card and select the SAVE TO CARD function: Insert card ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER SAVE TO CARD D8070_1 DATA 81221_4.book Page 20 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 20 C-Series Display Reference Manual 2. Select list containing data for saving: e.g. ROUTE LIST Toggle to required list Contents for selected list displayed D8655_1 Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 SELECT LIST WPT RTE TRK 3. Define data for saving To save all items in list to card: SAVE ALL Save Route Or To save individual items: e.g. e.g. ROUTE LIST SAVE ROUTE Follow on-screen instructions to remove card Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 D8520_1 Highlight item for saving Retrieving information from a card 1. Insert card and select the RETRIEVE FROM CARD function: RETRIEVE FROM CARD ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER D9094_1 DATA Insert card 2. Select required list: SELECT LIST WPT RTE TRK Toggle to required list ROUTE LIST Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 Contents for selected list displayed 3. Define data to be retrieved: D8655_1 e.g. 81221_4.book Page 21 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 21 To retrieve all selected database items: RETRIEVE ALL Retrieve Route Or To retrieve individual items: e.g. Follow on-screen instructions ROUTE LIST RETRIEVE ROUTE Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 D8656_1 Highlight item for retrieving If whilst retrieving information a selection is already found to exist on the system, a warning message will appear. The soft keys will change to give you the options of retrieving as new, replacing or cancelling the retrieving process Erasing information from a card If you wish to remove information from a card, for example you no longer need it, or the card is full, it can be erased by using the ERASE FROM CARD soft keys. A message will be displayed on screen asking you to confirm that you want to delete the item(s), before it takes place. 1. Insert the card and select the ERASE FROM CARD function: ERASE FROM CARD ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER D8168_1 DATA Insert card 2. Select the required list: SELECT LIST WPT RTE TRK Toggle to required list ROUTE LIST Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 Contents for selected list displayed 3. Define data to be deleted: D8655_1 e.g. 81221_4.book Page 22 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 22 C-Series Display Reference Manual To delete all items: ERASE ALL YES Or To delete individual items: e.g. ROUTE LIST ERASE ROUTE Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 D8657_1 Highlight item for deleting Sending and receiving information using a PC You can transfer and retrieve waypoints or routes to and from another instrument or PC using NMEA. 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. To transfer or receive information: ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER DATA TRANSFER ON NMEA... D8638_1 1. Select the transfer on NMEA option: SEND WPTS ON NMEA SEND RTES ON NMEA RECEIVE ON NMEA STOP TRANSFER D6808-2 2. Press the appropriate soft key to send or receive NMEA: Note: If you wish to stop the transfer at any point, press STOP TRANSFER. 3. When transfer is complete, STOP TRANSFER greys out and the soft keys reappear. 81221_4.book Page 23 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 23 Password protecting your waypoints If required, you can prevent access to, modification and sight of your waypoint and route databases and functions by means of a password. Password confirmation When Password Protection is enabled and you are attempting to access a password protected function for the first time during a power-cycle, the system will request confirmation of your password before you can: • 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. Note: Once you have provided a password to the system, it must be entered to access the Password Setup sub-menu, regardless of the whether Password Protection is set to ON or OFF. Disabled data/functions When Password Protection is ON and you have not entered a password you will be unable to: • 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. Setting up a password To setup a password: 1. Select Waypoint Password Setup: Setup MENU GPS Status... Compass Setup... System Setup... Highlight required System Setup Menu Select System Setup Menu System Setup Menu System Integration Waypoint Password Setup Highlight Waypoint Password Setup Select Waypoint Password Setup D8954_1 Radar Setup... 81221_4.book Page 24 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 24 C-Series Display Reference Manual 2. Change the Enable Password status to ON, read and accept the warning: Setting Password Protection required a password to access your waypoint and route databases. If you forget your password you will lose your waypoints and routes Raymarine recommends that you archive your waypoints and routes Waypoint Password Setup OK ON Select Enable Password YES Read and accept the warning Select ON. D8962_1 Enable Password Change Password... 3. Enter a password and confirm it: e.g. e.g. Edit Password Password: Carrot Confirm Password: Hint: Password: Carrot Confirm Password: Carrot Hint: OK Choose a word that will help you to remember your password OK Choose a word that will help you to remember your password Enter a password (1-16 characters) and/or: Repeat to confirm the password D8957_1 and/or: Edit Password Note: The password is case sensitive. 4. Add a hint, to help you to remember your password (optional): Your password has been accepted. If you continue your waypoints and routes will be protected. Edit Password Password: Carrot Confirm Password: Carrot If you forget your password you will lose your waypoints and routes Raymarine recommends that you archive your waypoints and routes Do you want to continue? OK Hint: Rabbit Choose a word that will help you to remember your password and/or: YES Add a hint word (0-16 characters) Read and accept the warning D8958_1 e.g. The password is now set and protection enabled although access to the waypoint and route functions remains available until you restart your system. Note: If required, this password can be changed by selecting the Change Password option on the Waypoint Password Setup Menu. Enabling/disabling password protection Once you have set up a password on your system (see previous section) you will need to key in this password whenever you want to change the status of the password protection feature. To enable/disable password protection: 1. Select Waypoint Password Setup: 81221_4.book Page 25 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 25 Setup System Setup Menu Radar Setup... MENU GPS Status... Compass Setup... System Integration Waypoint Password Setup System Setup... Select System Setup Menu Highlight Waypoint Password Setup Select Waypoint Password Setup. D8960_1 Highlight required System Setup Menu 2. Enter your password ensuring that the appropriate upper or lower case characters are used and then enable/disable the password protection, as required. Enter Password Password: Carrot Waypoint Password Setup OK Enable Password Change Password... OFF OK Enter password Select OFF D8961_1 Select Enable Password Important: If you enter an invalid password more than twice within one power cycle the system shall display the hint. There is no limit to the number of attempts to enter a valid password but if you forget your password, you will need to perform a Settings and Data Reset (see page 184) which will erase all waypoints in the unit’s memory. Raymarine strongly recommend therefore that you regularly back-up your waypoints, routes and tracks to a CF memory card. 81221_4.book Page 26 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 26 C-Series Display Reference Manual 2.9 Emergencies and warnings You can use your C-Series display to mark the position of a man overboard or to sound an alarm when a particular situation occurs e.g when a depth limit is reached, a specified period of time has elapsed etc. Man Overboard (MOB) Marking a MOB WPTS MOB D6652-3 Press and hold until alarm sounds If you lose a person or object overboard, and need to return to the location, you should use the Man Overboard (MOB) function immediately. The MOB function can be used whilst any application is in use and is activated by either pressing and holding the WPTS/MOB key for three seconds, or by a MOB message being received from other equipment on the SeaTalk system. When a MOB is activated the following is initiated automatically: • Alarm - the MOB alarm is triggered (Morse --- every 30 seconds). • Waypoint - a MOB waypoint is placed at your current position. D9101_1 • Positional information - the bearing, range and vessel position are displayed in the data bar. These are calculated according to the MOB data type set in the System SetUp (see page 183). Assuming that your boat and the MOB are subject to the same tide and wind effects, dead reckoning normally gives a more accurate course. • Radar range change - if radar is transmitting, the system changes the radar range to 1/8 nm. • Active navigation is suspended - Navigation to any active waypoint is suspended and any existing navigation function is cancelled. No further GOTO or route functions are selectable whilst the MOB function is active. • Autorange motion mode - If radar/chart synchronization is set to OFF (see page 76), the chart application changes the motion mode to Autorange.This displays the largest possible scale of chart that will include both the target waypoint (MOB symbol) and your on-screen vessel. • Other equipment - other Raymarine equipment acknowledges the MOB. • Current position to MOB position - as your vessel moves away from the MOB position, a dotted line is displayed from your current position to the MOB position. Note: To obtain a MOB position, you need either position data from a GPS (or equivalent device) or heading and speed data. 81221_4.book Page 27 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 27 Silencing a MOB To temporarily silence the alarm from a MOB, press any key on any instrument on the SeaTalk system. After approximately 10 seconds the alarm will sound once more if the state of MOB is still active. Silencing an alarm will not deactivate or clear the MOB state. Clearing a MOB To clear a MOB and its data: Once cleared, your chart and radar applications will return to the motion mode that applied prior to the MOB alarm and the GOTO and route functions will once more be available. Press and hold for 4 seconds D8231_1 WPTS MOB Note: Alternately if you have a MOB keypad fitted, press and hold the MOB key. Alarms You get warning of a hazard or a particular situation via in-built alarms which are generated for the system as a whole or for individual applications. When an alarm sounds, a message box is displayed explaining the cause of the alarm. You can specify what alarms will operate and the parameters within which they will sound, via the Alarm Setup Menu (see page 187). Cancelling alarms Display alarms By pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE soft key, the alarm is silenced and any message box is cleared. If the alarm has been generated by the chartplotter, the appropriate action is taken. For example, following an arrival alarm, the next route leg is activated. Please note: • Although you can change the configuration of the arrival alarm, it cannot be turned off. • To cancel a MOB alarm, press and hold the WPTS/MOB until the MOB symbol disappears from the screen. • If an anchor alarm is silenced, but the alarm condition persists, the alarm is repeated every 30 seconds External alarms If an instrument that is connected to the display on SeaTalk generates alarms, these will sound on your C-Series display accompanied by a pop-up message box. You can cancel these alarms by pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE soft key. The alarm will be silenced, but no other action will be taken by the C-Series display. 81221_4.book Page 28 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 28 C-Series Display Reference Manual 81221_4.book Page 29 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 29 Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints This chapter gives details of how to place, edit, manage and navigate to a waypoint. 3.1 What is a waypoint? A waypoint is a position marked on a chart, radar or fishfinder window to indicate a site (for fishing, diving etc.) or as a place to navigate to. By default, all waypoints are indicated on screen by a waypoint symbol - x. This symbol can however be changed if you wish. You can also select an alternative symbol to be used as the default for newly created waypoints. D8696_1 Waypoint symbols Note: For details of how to change the symbol, please refer to page 35. Waypoints are a core feature of the C-Series display. They can be created in any application and are displayed on the radar, chart and fishfinder windows. A series of waypoints can be combined together to form a route. The details of all waypoints, irrespective of the application they were created in, are stored in a dedicated waypoint list which will hold up to 1000 waypoints. All waypoints are by default, placed in the MY WAYPOINTS group. If required, you can create new groups and change the default group. If necessary, waypoints can be archived to a CompactFlash card or transferred to another NMEA compatible instrument. If the system receives an active waypoint over SeaTalk or NMEA, it is displayed but cannot be edited. If required, you can prevent access to, modification and sight of your waypoint and route databases and functions by means of a password. For more information see page 23. 81221_4.book Page 30 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 30 C-Series Display Reference Manual 3.2 How are waypoints represented? Waypoints on Chart and Radar windows On chart and radar windows, a waypoint is represented when it is both active (displayed in a box) and inactive (no box) i.e. Default waypoint Active waypoint Alternative symbol D8694_1 Waypoint 1 Waypoints on CDI windows D8930_1 On CDI windows, a waypoint is represented only when it is active (displayed in a box). Waypoints on Fishfinder windows When a waypoint is created it is represented on fishfinder windows, by a vertical line labelled WPT. This symbology cannot be changed. WPT WPT D8697_1 WPT 81221_4.book Page 31 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 31 3.3 Placing a waypoint A waypoint can be placed at: • The cursor position. • Your vessel’s position. • At a position of your choosing (using lat/lon or Loran TD coordinates between 800 N/S). When you are placing a waypoint, you can either accept the default or customize its details. For more information see page 34. Once a waypoint has been placed, you can view its details and edit them (if necessary). For more information, see page 33 and page 34. ... at the cursor OK WAYPOINT AT CURSOR Or Wait 4 secs Move cursor to required position for waypoint Accepts default D7457-2 WPTS MOB ... at your vessel’s position WAYPOINT AT VESSEL OK Or WPTS MOB Or Wait 4 secs x2 D7458_2 WPTS MOB Accepts default If the system cannot determine your position, a warning is displayed and the waypoint is not placed. ... at a known position WAYPOINT AT LAT/LON... Place Waypoint Position: 50 50'.838N 01o06'.331W Enter position OK x2 D7459_2 WPTS MOB 81221_4.book Page 32 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 32 C-Series Display Reference Manual 3.4 Navigating to a waypoint This section explains how to start and stop navigating to a waypoint. When you navigate to a waypoint or to the cursor position, the data is sent on NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk and can be used by an autopilot, if connected. For more information on navigation, see page 56. Start navigating to a waypoint D8285_1 You can navigate to a waypoint using the cursor, via the WPTS MOB button or by selecting the GOTO option. Once navigation is active, the waypoint symbol is surrounded by a box and a dashed line appears between your boat and the waypoint. If required you can display navigation details for the active waypoint in the data bar (see page 180). ...using the cursor To navigate to a waypoint using the cursor, when a chart or radar application is active: GO TO WAYPOINT WPT D7461_4 Position cursor over waypoint to go to. ...via the WPTS MOB button To navigate to a waypoint using the WPTS/MOB button when any application is active: GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS ... Waypoint List GOTO WAYPOINT D6559-3 WPTS/ MOB Select required waypoint .... by selecting the GOTO option You can navigate to a waypoint using the GOTO option when a chart application is active and the top level chart soft keys are displayed: GO TO ... Waypoint List Or GOTO CURSOR GOTO WAYPOINT Select required waypoint D7503_2 GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS... 81221_4.book Page 33 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 33 Stop navigating to a waypoint If at any time you wish to stop navigating towards the selected waypoint: WPTS/ MOB GOTO WAYPOINT GOTO WAYPOINT WPTS/ STOP GOTO OPTIONS... MOB OPTIONS... STOP GOTO Or Or: WPT WPT Position cursor over active waypoint. D7505-2 Position cursor over active waypoint. STOP GOTO D7505-1 STOP GOTO Once navigation is no longer active, the waypoint symbol returns to its normal unboxed state and the dashed line between your boat and the waypoint is removed. 3.5 Viewing waypoint information You can view the details of any waypoint that you have placed, by either selecting it with the cursor (in radar and chart windows) or by selecting it on the waypoint list. Once you are viewing a waypoint’s details, a variety of editing and managing options are available. You can also display navigation details for the active waypoint in the data bar (see page 180). ...using the cursor To view the details of a waypoint that is not active. Edit Waypoint OK EDIT WAYPOINT Waypoint details displayed Position cursor over waypoint To exit waypoint list D7506_2 WPT Note: Details of the waypoint that you are currently navigating to, can be accessed via the waypoint list as described below. ...using the waypoint list The waypoint list shows all the waypoints that have been placed (including the active one), and displays details of the selected waypoint: Note: Temperature and depth are only captured (if available) for waypoints placed at your vessel’s position. 81221_4.book Page 34 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM C-Series Display Reference Manual D6560-2 34 To access the waypoint list: REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS... Waypoint List OK To exit waypoint list Select required waypoint D7507-2 WPTS/ MOB 3.6 Editing a waypoint Once a waypoint has been placed it can be edited in a variety of ways. You can: • Change the waypoint details - name, symbol, group or add a comment. • Move a waypoint. • Erase a waypoint. D6561-2 D6561-1 • Change the default symbol and group of newly placed waypoints. 81221_4.book Page 35 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 35 Changing waypoint details When a waypoint is created it is assigned a default name, symbol and group. You can change these details to suit your needs and add a comment if required. This is particularly useful when you are managing large numbers of waypoints. To change the details of a waypoint: 1. Select the detail you wish to edit: WPT Edit Waypoint VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS Or Waypoint List Highlight field for changing D8286-1 Select required waypoint with cursor or via waypoint list 2. Edit the selected detail: Repeat for other fields, if necessary e.g. Edit details as required using: and/or Soft key , Soft key reflects highlighted field OK OK To save To save and exit editing D8287-1 Edit Waypoint EDIT SYMBOL Note: If you make a mistake whilst editing, press CANCEL. Moving a waypoint You can move any waypoint (except the active one) to a new position. There are two methods of moving a waypoint: ... by entering new coordinates If you know the new co-ordinates, bearing or range for the particular waypoint, you can enter this information by editing the waypoint as described in the previous section. ... by dragging the waypoint to a new position WPT WPT MOVE WAYPOINT Note: To abandon the move, press CANCEL. Drag waypoint to new location D8288-1 WPT Select waypoint for moving PLACE WAYPOINT 81221_4.book Page 36 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 36 C-Series Display Reference Manual CAUTION: It is possible to move waypoints that are used in routes. In such instances, the stored route will include the Waypoint in its new position. Ensure that this does not present a navigation hazard. Erasing a waypoint(s) You can erase any waypoint on the system (including groups of waypoints) except: • The active waypoint or • Any waypoint used in a route. Notes: (1) If a route is hidden its waypoints can still be displayed. If you attempt to erase a waypoint from a hidden route, a warning message will be displayed. (2) For details of erasing groups of waypoints, see page 41. Erasing an individual waypoint You can erase individual waypoints on screen or via the waypoint list. ...using the cursor YES ERASE WAYPOINT Confirm the pop-up message Select waypoint for erasing D8289-2 WPT ... using the waypoint list 1. Select the waypoint for erasing from the waypoint list: WPTS MOB Waypoint List REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS... D8843_1 Select waypoint for erasing 2. Erase the selected waypoint: YES OK D8844_) ERASE WAYPOINT 81221_4.book Page 37 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 37 Erasing all waypoints If you need to erase all your waypoints, you can use the ARCHIVE & TRANSFER soft keys: 1. Select the ERASE FROM SYSTEM and the appropriate list: SELECT LIST WPT ERASE FROM SYSTEM... Select the WPT list D8716-1 ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER DATA 2. Erase all waypoints: System Waypoint List ERASE ALL WAYPOINTS Waypoint Group 1 Waypoint Group 2 Waypoint Group 3 YES D8851_1 System waypoint list displayed Changing the default symbol or group When you add a waypoint to your system it is assigned to the default group and given the default symbol: My Waypoints Default Group D6658-2 Default Symbol If these are not suitable, you can select an alternative symbol and group to be the default. For an alternative group to be selected for the default, it must first be created see page 39. 1. Select either the default symbol or group: WPTS MOB REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS... SET DEFAULT SYM & GROUP... SET UP DEFAULT SYMB Toggle to required option. Default displayed. D8290-1 2. Change the symbol or group default: OK EDIT DEFAULT To save Or Select required default symbol D8291-1 Symbol 81221_4.book Page 38 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 38 C-Series Display Reference Manual Group List Group OK EDIT DEFAULT To save D9055-1 Select required default group Note: To abandon the symbol or group default change, press CANCEL. 3.7 Sorting the waypoint list If your system contains a large number of waypoints, you can sort your waypoint list to make it easier to locate a particular waypoint. The waypoint list can be sorted by: • Name (default) • Range (closest first) • Symbol • Group name • Date • Comment • Depth To sort the waypoint list: SORT LIST BY SORT LIST SELECT SORT OPTION Order by: Range Name Range Symbol Date OK Save D8292-1 Depth Select sort method 3.8 Organising waypoints into groups Provided that you have not changed the default group, all waypoints are automatically placed in the default “My Waypoints” group when they are created. In order to make your waypoints easier to manage, you can organize them into groups of your choice. When fishing, for example, you may only wish to see the waypoints that indicate good fishing sites. Other waypoints, say, for racing, would be superfluous at this time. Note: A waypoint cannot be placed in multiple groups Displaying the waypoint group list To display the group list with its options: 81221_4.book Page 39 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 39 e.g. GROUP LIST WPTS/ MOB REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS ... WAYPOINT GROUPS ... Deep fishing Shallow fishing D6885-3 Reef fishing You can now make a new waypoint group, or erase, move or rename existing groups. Making a new waypoint group To create a new waypoint group: 1. Display the group list (see above). Make a new group and accept the default name: MAKE NEW MAKE NEW OK OK GROUP... MAKE NEW GROUP... D8293_1 GROUP... D8293_1 2. You can now either: OK Or Make a new group and customise the name: EDIT GROUP NAME NEW WAYPOINT GROUP G Edit name OK Save D8293_2 MAKE NEW GROUP... Moving waypoints between groups Waypoints can be easily moved between groups: 1. Display the group list (see page 38). 2. Display the MOVE BETWEEN GROUPS option: GROUP LIST MOVE BETWEEN GROUPS MOVE BETWEEN GROUPS... My Waypoints Waypoint 1 Waypoint 2 Waypoint 3 GROUP B Fishing D8295_1 GROUP A 3. Determine the group that contains the waypoint to be moved: MOVE BETWEEN GROUPS GROUP LIST GROUP A My Waypoints Deep fishing Shallow fishing Reef fishing Select group containing waypoint to be moved. OK My Waypoints Waypoint 1 Waypoint 2 Waypoint 3 Waypoints in selected group listed. D8297_1 SELECT GROUP A 81221_4.book Page 40 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 40 C-Series Display Reference Manual 4. Determine the group that the waypoint is to be moved to: GROUP LIST MOVE BETWEEN GROUPS My Waypoints Waypoint 1 Waypoint 2 Waypoint 3 GROUP LIST GROUP B Fishing My Waypoints Deep fishing Shallow fishing Reef fishing SELECT GROUP B Move control to Group B OK Select group to add waypoint to D8298_1 GROUP A 5. Select waypoint to be moved: Repeat until all changes made GROUP LIST MOVE BETWEEN GROUPS GROUP A MOVE WAYPOINT FROM A TO B GROUP B My Waypoints Waypoint 1 Waypoint 2 Waypoint 3 Fishing OK Move control to Group A. D8299_1 Select required waypoint. Note: Alternatively, waypoints can be moved from Group B to Group A if required. The soft keys reflect this accordingly. Renaming an existing group You can change the name of an existing waypoint group: 1. Display the group list (see page 38). 2. Select the group for renaming: GROUP LIST My Waypoints Deep fishing Shallow fishing Reef fishing RENAME GROUP... D8300_1 Select required group 3. Edit the selected group name: NEW WAYPOINT G Edit name OK Save new name Note: To revert to the original name whilst editing, press CANCEL. D8301_1 EDIT GROUP NAME 81221_4.book Page 41 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 41 Erasing a group You can erase any waypoint group from the system except the group containing the active waypoint. When a waypoint group is erased, the group name together with all of the waypoints in that group are erased from the system with the exception of: • ‘My Waypoints’ - the waypoints contained within this group are deleted but the group name remains. • Waypoints used in routes within your system. You should therefore ensure that any individual waypoints that you want to keep (which are not part of a route), are moved before their group is erased. 1. Display the group list (see page 38). 2. Select and erase the group: GROUP LIST ERASE GROUP... YES Confirm the pop-up message Highlight page set for editing D8302_1 My Waypoints Deep fishing Shallow fishing Reef fishing Note: Waypoint groups can also be erased via the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER function as described on page 37. For details of how to erase waypoint groups from a card, see page 21. 3.9 Controlling waypoint display When you have placed many waypoints on your system, it may become difficult to easily interpret chart or radar information. This is particularly the case if you have many waypoints in a small area. There are a number of ways that you can control the display of waypoints and waypoint information in chart and radar windows. These are: • Show or hide waypoints with a particular symbol. • Show or hide waypoints belonging to a specific group. • Show or hide all of the waypoint names. • Show or hide the index of a waypoint within a route - chart only (see page 87). Show/hide waypoint names You can show or hide all waypoint names if required: SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS... WAYPOINT NAME ON Select status D8306_1 PRESENTATION... 81221_4.book Page 42 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 42 C-Series Display Reference Manual Showing/hiding waypoint symbols You can define which waypoint symbol types are shown/hidden in the radar or chart application: 1. Display the SHOW BY SYMBOL option: SHOW BY SYM D8839_1 SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS... PRESENTATION... Select SYM 2. To change the status (show or hide) of a symbol type: ON RADAR SHOW HIDE SHOW BY SYMBOL SHOW HIDE SHOW HIDE OK Or ON CHART SHOW HIDE Select required group D8304_1 M Fish Ra Day Select status Note: Waypoints in an active route are always displayed, regardless of whether the display is set to show or hide. Showing/hiding waypoint groups You can define which waypoint symbol types are shown/hidden in radar or chart applications: 1. Display the SHOW BY GROUP function. SHOW BY GROUP D8721_1 SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS... PRESENTATION... Select GROUP 2. To change the status (show or hide) of a waypoint group: ON RADAR SHOW HIDE My Waypoints Fishing Racing Day trips Select required group SHOW SHOW SHOW HIDE Or OK ON CHART SHOW HIDE Select status Note: Waypoints in an active route are always displayed, regardless of whether the display is set to show or hide. D8305_1 SHOW BY GROUP 81221_4.book Page 43 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 43 Chapter 4: Using the Chart 4.1 Important Safety When using your chartplotter you should always check that a route is safe. Zoom in to check for hazards, such as small shoals, that may not be shown on a smaller scale chart. Until you are familiar with interpreting the chart display, you should take every opportunity to compare the displayed objects with visual targets, such as buoys and coastal structures. You should practice harbour and coastal navigation during daylight and in clear weather conditions. The simulator mode can also be used to help you gain experience. It is strongly recommended that before you use your chart application, that you read and understand Chapter 3:Working with Waypoints. CAUTION: The equipment should not be used as a substitute for good navigational practice nor for official government paper charts. Do not use the chart before you have read this chapter. Chart functionality 1. To access full functionality, your chart application requires position and heading data from your boat’s Global Positioning System (GPS). 2. Your C-Series Display has a built in world map, but to use your Display as a navigation aid, you will need detailed information for the area you wish to navigate. This information comes in the form of a chart card and is available from Navionics (see the Important Information section at the front of this manual for details). For full information on installing and removing chart cards refer to page 17. 3. For your GPS and chart to correlate accurately with your paper charts, they will need to be using the same datum. The default datum for your display is WGS84. If this is not suitable, you can change the setting via the Chart Setup menu (see page 91). When you adjust the datum of the C-Series Display, a Raymarine GPS will automatically correlate. If you have a third party GPS, you will need to correlate this separately. 4. For the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to function you should have a suitable AIS receiver connected. 81221_4.book Page 44 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 44 C-Series Display Reference Manual Chart cards To use your C-Series Display as a navigation aid, charts with the appropriate level of detail for the geographic area you wish to navigate are required. The charts are available in electronic format on Navionics Chart cards. Details of these cards and how to obtain them is given on page iii. When archiving data, Raymarine recommends that you only use SanDisk brand CF memory cards. Other brands of CF memory cards may not work in your C-Series Display. 4.2 Uses of the chart application Once the heading and position data is available you can use your chart to: • Find out where you are (see page 46). • Interpret your surroundings (seepage 47). • Measure the distance and bearing between two points (see page 55). • Place waypoints at specific locations (see page 56). • Navigate to a specific point (see page 56). • Build and follow a route (see page 59). • Monitor where you are going (see page 74). • Distinguish between fixed and moving objects using radar overlay (seepage 76). • Record where you have been (see page 78). • Manage and edit routes and tracks (see page 68 and page 81). • View AIS data (see page 54). Facilities are also provided to customize your chart application to your own particular requirements and circumstances. You can: • Alter the way the chart is drawn in relation to your boat and the direction you are travelling in (chart orientation and motion mode). • Manage and edit chart data you have entered. • Control the level of detail displayed on-screen. Note: To change the data displayed in the data bar at the top /side of the screen, please refer to page 179. 81221_4.book Page 45 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 45 4.3 Viewing the chart You will normally view your chart with the vessel on screen and motion mode ‘active’. When motion mode is active, as your vessel moves, the chart is redrawn to keep the vessel on screen. When you zoom the chart in active mode, the chart zooms about your vessel position. Alternatively, you may be planning a journey and do not want the chart to redraw as your vessel moves. You can suspend the active motion mode by using the cursor to pan the chart (see page 46) or by selecting FIND CURSOR. When motion mode is suspended, the mode is shown in the status bar in parenthesis e.g. (RELATIVE MOTION); zoom operates about your cursor position. Provided the necessary data to ascertain your vessel’s position is available, you can activate the motion mode, by selecting FIND SHIP. 4.4 The chart display The main features of the chart display are as follows: Chart range Chart orientation 4nm North-Up Motion mode Chart view (Relative Motion) Local Status bar Chart boundary Gully Ridge Cursor Route Portside Waypoint name Port point Waypoint Creek point Track Active waypoint Current position Cartographic object SHIP FIND CURSOR GOTO... ROUTES... TRACKS... PRESENTATION... Soft keys D6605_2 Port Services 81221_4.book Page 46 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 46 C-Series Display Reference Manual 4.5 Where am I on the chart? D6627-1 Boat symbol Your current position is represented on screen by a boat symbol. If neither heading nor COG data is available, the vessel is shown as a solid circle. If positional data has been selected for display (see page 180), your position will be displayed in the data bar under VES POS. If you cannot see your boat: FIND SHIP Toggle to FIND SHIP Chart redraws with boat at centre To mark your current position: x2 OK (or wait 3 seconds) Accepts default D8714_1 WPTS MOB Note: For more information on waypoints, please refer to the Waypoint Chapter. 4.6 Moving around the chart To move around the chart and display the area required at the appropriate scale, use a combination of zooming and panning. Note: When you pan the chart, or when you change the scale in autorange mode; the motion mode is suspended - see page 45 and page 85. Panning D6583-3 Panning moves the chart that is displayed to a different area. To pan a chart, simply press the appropriate arrow (left/right, up/down) on the trackpad. When the cursor reaches the edge of the screen, the chart pans. Note: When you pan the chart, active motion mode is suspended. Zooming in/out OUT D6585-2 RANGE D6585-1 IN When you zoom in, the chart scale changes to show a smaller area in more detail. Conversely, if you zoom out the chart area displayed is increased but the detail is reduced. Note: The cartographic detail available on charts varies according to the chart and the chart scale. Some areas provide detail at smaller scales than others. 81221_4.book Page 47 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 47 A feature of the chart is ‘autoscale’. If you select a chart scale that does not have cartographic detail in some areas, the chart will use the most detailed level available for the surrounding area and stretch it to fit the selected scale. This means that you will never have blank or hatched areas on your screen. However there may be some misalignment of objects which cross the chart boundary in this area. To zoom in/out: e.g. 3nm ... about your boat: N-UP RM Sys OUT FIND SHIP RANGE D6585-1 IN FIND SHIP selected Chart zooms in/out on your boat Motion mode active e.g. ... about the cursor: FIND CURSOR 1nm N-UP (RM) Sys OUT RANGE D6585-1 IN Chart zooms in/out on the cursor Motion mode inactive D9006_1 FIND CURSOR selected 4.7 Additional information on the chart Depending on the chart card you are using, you will also be able to view some or all of the following addition information: • Details of each cartographic object that is marked on the chart, including source data for structures, lines, open sea areas etc. • Details of ports, port and business services, tidal and current information, wrecks and obstructions. Note: For full details of the features available with each chart card type, please refer to the Navionics website: www.navionics.com or navionics.it. To change the set up options to control how selection of object information operates seepage 90. 81221_4.book Page 48 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 48 C-Series Display Reference Manual Displaying details of objects and features To view details: More detailed information for selected object displayed. Move cursor over object, to display basic information. D 6771-2 OK If the object you have selected has more than one subject area: Highlight the required subject area. Details displayed in right-hand column. Scroll through detailed list D 8308_1 Move control to right hand column The soft keys provide controls to: • Locate the nearest waypoint, port, port service, tidal and current stations, wreck or obstruction, to the selected position. • Search for a named port. • View detailed data for the selected port, tidal station or current station. Finding nearby features and services You can locate the nearest waypoint, port, port service, tidal and current stations, wreck or obstruction, to the cursor position. 1. Select position for the FIND NEAREST option: FIND NEAREST... Move cursor to required position 2. Select the feature or service. For ports, you can select a specific service and for a selected port or business service you can find the nearest ports: D8260_1 OK 81221_4.book Page 49 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 49 SELECT PORT FIND NEAREST... WAYPOINTS PORTS PORT SERVICES TIDE STATIONS CURRENT STATIONS WRECKS OBSTRUCTIONS Select required category 16 nearest to cursor in selected category displayed. D8310_1 FIND Once located, you can use the soft keys and trackpad to: • Display detailed data for services at the listed ports. • Show the selected item on the chart. • GOTO the selected waypoint • View tidal/current data for the selected tidal/current station. Displaying details of tides You can display details of tides by: • Selecting the appropriate tidal diamond (see below) or • Via the FIND NEAREST function (see page 48). ...Using the tidal diamond 1. To display numerical tidal information: OBJECT INFO OK Position cursor over tidal diamond High Low High Low 01:25AM 09:02AM 03:51AM 08:14AM Tidal information displayed +2.5ft +0.4ft +2.1ft +1.5ft D8311_1 T ST MARKS RIVER Position 30004.700N 84010.700W You can now view additional tidal data. 2. To display additional tidal data including a tidal curve: Detailed data is shown for the selected time (red, dashed, vertical line). D6782_3 TIDAL DATA 81221_4.book Page 50 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 50 C-Series Display Reference Manual You can now: • Move the time-selector, using the trackpad/rotary control. • Change the displayed date, using the soft keys. Displaying details of currents You can display details of currents by: • Selecting the appropriate current diamond (see below) or • Via the FIND NEAREST function (see page 48). ... using the current diamond 1. To display numerical current information: OBJECT INFO OK Position cursor over current diamond Ebb Flood Ebb Flood 05:41AM 01:08AM 06:17AM 11:30AM +187.0 +358.0 +0.0 +358.0 Current information displayed 0.5kt 0.2kt 0.0kt 0.2kt D8313_1 C FOUR MILE POINT Position 30006'.700N 84012'.700W 2. To display additional current data including a current curve: Detailed data is shown for the selected time. You can now: • Move the time-selector, using the trackpad/rotary control. • Change the displayed date, using the soft keys. Displaying details of port services You can display details of port services by: • Using the port search option (see below). • Selecting the appropriate port symbol (see page 52). • Using the FIND NEAREST function (see page 48). D7513_2 CURRENT DATA 81221_4.book Page 51 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 51 ... using the port search option The port search option allows you to specify the name a port and display its services: 1. Select the edit name option: SEARCH BY NAME EDIT NAME D8314_1 OK 2. Enter the port name (or the first few characters of the port name) and search: SEARCH BY NAME SEARCH OK Enter Port Name GA D 8309_1 Enter port name (or part of) using: or Soft key , Note: For help with entering text into a dialog box, please refer to page 11. 3. If the search returns more than one port, you can select which port’s facilities and services you want to display.: i. Select a particular port and its service: SELECT PORT GANDERS MARINE GANDERS BASIN GANDERS QUAY Position Bearing and Range from selection SELECT PORT 29043.730N 84058.957W GANDERS MARINE GANDERS BASIN GANDERS QUAY 0 342 T .007nm Restaurants Travel Agencies Beauty Shops Position 29043.730N 84058.957W Bearing and Range from selection 3420T .007nm Restaurants Travel Agencies Beauty Shops Highlight required port Highlight required service D8742_1 Select highlighted port ii. Display details of the selected service: GANDERS QUAY - Travel Agencies Travel Agencies DAVIS TRAVEL GANDERS QUAY - Travel Agencies Travel Agencies DAVIS TRAVEL VIEW DETAILS... Select service Details of service displayed D8743_1 Tel: 1234567 1 High Street Ganders Quay 4. You can now centre the screen on the selected port by pressing SHOW ON CHART. 81221_4.book Page 52 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 52 C-Series Display Reference Manual ... using the port symbol The services available at a particular port can be displayed by selecting its symbol: OBJECT INFO Select appropriate port symbol Position 29058'.147N 093052'.215W General Services Repair Services Fuel Other information Services for selected port displayed D9099_1 OK RAINBOW HARBOR Dredged area Depth area You can now view details of individual services: 1. Select required service: OBJECT INFO RAINBOW HARBOR Dredged area Depth area Position 29058'.147N 093052'.215W General Services Repair Services Fuel Other information Water Transportation Car Services Utilities Stores Banks Restaurants-Bars Highlight required service D9100_1 Move control to the utilities column 2. Display service details: RAINBOW HARBOR - Restaurants-Bars VIEW DETAILS... Ichibon Japanese Seafood Landrys Restaurants Inc Joes Crab Shack Redfish Island Details of selected service displayed. D8318_1 Restaurants-Bars Note: This method is also used when using the SEARCH BY NAME and FIND NEAREST functions. 81221_4.book Page 53 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 53 Displaying details of business services & points of interest When a suitable chart card is installed the location of various business services and points of interest are indicated by the following symbols: Business services/points of interest symbols Airport Babysitting Barber Bank Camping Car hire Firemen Fishing equipment Gas/Petrol Parking Golf Gym Hospital Hotel Laundry Nautical repairs Marina Museum Police Post Office Restaurant Ship repairs Shop Taxi station Tourist information Train Water transport Weather station D8226_1 Anchorage You can view the name, address, telephone number, and type of business of an individual service by selecting its symbol on screen: OBJECT INFO OK Select business service symbol e.g restaurant Position xxx Eating places Name The Haven Address 20 High Rd Seaview Isle of Wight Phone 0123 45678 Additional information displayed D8264_1 Point of Interest Land area Note: If required, you can declutter your chart by either switching off the business ser- vices symbols (via the Cartography Setup Menu) or by switching on the DECLUTTER option (via the PRESENTATION soft key). 81221_4.book Page 54 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 54 C-Series Display Reference Manual Displaying vessel identity (AIS) If you have an AIS receiver fitted to your system, you can use the AIS feature to: • Display targets for any other AIS equipped vessels. • Display voyage information being broadcasted by these targets i.e. their position, course, speed and rate of turn. • Display basic or detailed information for each target vessel including safety critical target data. • Set up a safe zone around your boat. • View AIS alarm and safety related messages. This information is displayed in the form of an overlay and additional data is displayed in a dialog box on your chart screen e.g. Heading Large vessel Direction of turn Small vessel 097°T 11.6kt 1.237nm 00h04m33s Safety critical data COG/SOG vector Safe zone (defined by distance or time) Dangerous target (flashes) PRESENTATION CHART LAYERS... AIS LAYER ON This feature can also be used in conjunction with the radar application. For full information on how to use the AIS feature, please refer to Chapter 11:Automatic Identification System (AIS). D9023_1 To switch on AIS: D9056_1 Sleeping target 81221_4.book Page 55 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 55 4.8 Measuring distances and bearings ... from your boat You can determine the position, distance and bearing from your boat to the position of the cursor by referring to the cursor position (Csr Pos) data in the databar. ... between two points on your chart The ruler option of your chart application can be used to obtain an accurate measurement of the distance and bearing between two points on your chart. To position the ruler 1. Position the ruler starting point: ; 0650T 0.18nm DATA B RULER Range & bearing from A to B displayed. ADJUST B highlighted. D6665-3 A Position cursor at start point. 2. Position the ruler end point: o 033 T 0.60nm B OK A D8321-1 To fix new ruler position Move cursor to end point. Distance and bearing displated. To reposition the ruler To reposition either the start or end point of the ruler: B ADJUST A Or A ADJUST B Select which point to adjust 008oT 0.46nm To fix new ruler position Move cursor to new position D8322-1 OK To clear the ruler RULER CLEAR RULER D8323_1 DATA 81221_4.book Page 56 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 56 C-Series Display Reference Manual 4.9 Navigating to a specific point You can use your chart to navigate to a specific point marked by the cursor (temporary waypoint) or to a waypoint. If required you can display the largest chart scale possible that will display both your boat and the target waypoint. When you navigate to a waypoint or to the cursor position, the data is sent on NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk and can be used by an autopilot, if connected. On arrival at the specified point a message is displayed and an alarm sounds. When you are steering manually, you can also use the chart to determine the bearing or direction to steer. Note: If you are currently navigating a route or going to the cursor /waypoint, you must press STOP GOTO, before the system can commence a new GOTO request. 4nm North-Up (Relative Motion) Local GOTO CURSOR Boat's heading changes Press to stop GOTO to follow course to and remove temporary waypoint temporary waypoint RESTART XTE Dashed line marking original course of GOTO Temporary waypoint Temporary (within white box) waypoint placed at cursor name D6608-3 STOP GOTO To go to the cursor position: GOTO CURSOR Position cursor at desired destination Note: This target waypoint is also identified on the radar Temporary waypoint placed at the cursor. D6493-2 GOTO... 81221_4.book Page 57 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 57 Go to an existing waypoint You can navigate to an existing waypoint by either selecting the appropriate waypoint on-screen with the cursor or by selecting it from the waypoint list: Note: For more information on navigating with Waypoints, please refer to Chapter 3:Working with Waypoints. ... selected with the cursor This option navigates you to the waypoint that you select on screen. GO TO WAYPOINT Position cursor over required waypoint. Dashed line from boat to active (boxed) waypoint. Navigation commences. D7461_2 WPT ... selected via the waypoint list This option selects the waypoint that you wish to navigate to from the waypoint list. : GOTO GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS ... WPTS/ MOB Waypoint List GOTO WAYPOINT Select required waypoint Resetting cross track error (XTE) When you are following a waypoint, you can restart the XTE. This results in a new course from the current vessel position to the current target waypoint. Restarting XTE is useful if you find yourself off track and want to go straight to your target, rather than get back onto the original track. Arriving at your target waypoint When you arrive at the target (active) waypoint: • An alarm sounds and • A warning message is displayed. D6543-2 Or 81221_4.book Page 58 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 58 C-Series Display Reference Manual NAVIGATION ALARM D8325_2 Waypoint Arrival To de-activate the arrival alarm Or ACKNOWLEDGE D8326_1 Wait 10 seconds Stop navigating to your target waypoint To stop navigating towards the selected waypoint: GOTO... STOP GOTO D8324_1 o Maintaining a view of your navigation By selecting Auto Range mode, your chart will automatically adjust the range to maintain both your boat and the target waypoint on screen, using the largest scale possible. PRESENTATION CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION Note: For more detail, see Setting the motion mode on page 85. AR D7509-2 To select Auto Range mode: 81221_4.book Page 59 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 59 4.10 Building and following a route FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS ... BUILD NEW ROUTE ... REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES ... D6534-2 SHOW/HIDE ROUTES ... This section describes how to use routes and includes the following: • What is a route? • What can I do with a route? • Building and saving a route. • Following a route. • Viewing details of routes. Once created you have the option to view a route’s details, amend its course, edit its name and color or erase it. All route options can be accessed via the ROUTES soft key. What is a route? A route is a series of waypoints used to navigate a course. A route is displayed on screen as a series of waypoints linked by a line. Route name Sunday Trip Route destination D8327_1 Waypoint What can I do with a route? You can: • Build a temporary route that you follow immediately (Quick Route). If you do not rename a quick route, it will be overwritten and its waypoints deleted when a new quick route is built. • Build and save a route for later use, in which case the route is stored in the route list. • Convert a track of your course into a route (see page 80). 81221_4.book Page 60 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 60 C-Series Display Reference Manual Building a route Routes can either be built on screen or via the waypoint list. A route consists of: • New waypoints that you have specifically placed for that route Or: • Existing waypoints that are already stored in the system Or: • A combination of new and existing waypoints. Note: A route can also be created from a track. See page 80 for details. Up to 100 routes can be added to your system, each consisting of up to 50 waypoints. As each waypoint is added, it is assigned an index number corresponding to its position in the route and drawn on the chart using the currently specified symbol. The following should be noted: • When a route is being built it is not active and does not affect any current navigation. • You can include a waypoint more than once in a route, but the same waypoint cannot be placed consecutively. • You can create a new route when the route list is full but on saving this, you will be prompted to choose an existing route to overwrite. • You cannot save a new route if any of the waypoints within it are currently active. • The way in which the OK and CANCEL buttons operate is different when you are building and editing routes (see below). Building a route on screen You can build a route on screen that consists of either new or existing waypoints or a combination of both. ... using new waypoints 1. To place the first waypoint in a route: BUILD NEW ROUTE PLACE WAYPOINT Position cursor at required position To place new waypoint at cursor's position D8343_1 ROUTES 2. To place subsequent waypoints in the route: Route 1 Move cursor to next waypoint position Cursor joined to waypoint with dashed line. Next waypoint placed Dashed line now solid D8344_1 PLACE WAYPOINT 81221_4.book Page 61 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 61 3. Continue entering waypoints. If you make an error, you can remove the last waypoint (see page 62 for details). 4. Save your route when it is complete (see page 63 for details). 4nm North-Up (Relative Motion) Sunday Trip# PORT POINT Local RTE Sunday Trip# GULLY RIDGE Portside Port point Sunday Trip# CREEK VIEW PORTSIDE SHOW/HIDE ROUTES… FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS… BUILD NEW ROUTE REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES… D6546_2 CREEK POINT ... using existing waypoints You can use waypoints that already exist, to build a new route. 1. Create your route: Repeat as necessary ROUTES USE THIS WAYPOINT BUILD NEW ROUTE WPT Includes waypoint in route D8351_1 Move cursor over required waypoint. Note: If you make an error, you can remove the last waypoint (see page 62 for details). 2. Save your route when it is complete (see page 63 for details). Building a route using the waypoint list You may prefer to build routes using existing waypoints in the waypoint list: 1. Select the Waypoint List route build option: 81221_4.book Page 62 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM C-Series Display Reference Manual BUILD NEW ROUTE ROUTES... USE WAYPOINT LIST D6498-3 62 2. Select and insert the first waypoint in the new route: Make Route New Route Waypoints Crag Rock Blyth Bay Sandy y Bay y INSERT WAYPOINT New Route 01 Sandy Bay Waypoint added to New Route. Highlight required waypoint D8355-1 Make Route Waypoints Crag Rock Blyth Bay Sandy Bay 3. Continue entering waypoints until your route is complete. Note: If you make an error, you can delete the waypoint from the new route list (for details see page 63). Building a route on-screen and via the waypoint list You can build your route using both the on-screen and the waypoint list methods described on the previous pages. This will necessitate alternating control between the Make Route dialog and the chart. Changing control Chart to Make Route dialog Make Route Waypoints Crag Rock Blyth Bay Sandy Bay USE WAYPOINT LIST... New Route 01 Sandy Bay 02 Crag Rock 03 Rush Creek Make Route dialog to chart Make Route New Route 01 Sandy Bay 02 Crag Rock 03 Rush Creek USE CURSOR..... D8357-1 Waypoints Crag Rock Blyth Bay Sandy Bay Making changes to the route being built If you make an error whilst building a route you can: • Undo the last waypoint (on-screen route build only). • Delete a waypoint from the new route list (waypoint list route build only). • Abandon the route build. To remove the last waypoint when you are building a route on-screen: UNDO WAYPOINT D8352_1 Undoing the last waypoint 81221_4.book Page 63 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 63 The waypoint and its dotted line are removed from the screen and the cursor moves back to the previous waypoint. If you repeatedly press these keys, successive waypoints are removed. Delete a waypoint from the new route list If you insert a waypoint incorrectly into a route that you are building via the waypoint list, you can remove it: Make Route New Route 01 Sandy Bay 02 Crag Rock 03 Rush Creek Waypoints Crag Rock Blyth Bay Sandy Bay REMOVE WAYPOINT Highlight incorrect waypoint New Route 01 Sandy Bay 02 Rush Creek Remaining waypoints close-up and renumber accordingly D8356-1 Make Route Waypoints Crag Rock Blyth Bay Sandy Bay To abandon the route build To cancel the route that you are currently building (on-screen or via the waypoint list): YES D8353_1 CANCEL Saving routes Once you have built your route either on screen and/or via the waypoint list you have the option to either: • Save and immediately follow the built route (Quick Route) Or: • Save the built route for later use (and rename it if required). Quick routes A route that is saved and immediately followed is referred to as a Quick Route. If a Quick Route already exists, it is overwritten unless you rename it (see page 82). Route saved under 'Quick Route' Follow route commences D8348-1 FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE To save the built route for later use o SAVE ROUTE... Save Route Name Route 1 EDIT NAME EDIT COLOR Or: Color To accept default D8350_1 OK Note: For further details on editing a dialog box, please refer to page 11 81221_4.book Page 64 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 64 C-Series Display Reference Manual Following a route When you are following a route the active route is shown on all chart windows. When the distance to the next waypoint in the route is less than that specified for the arrival alarm radius (see page 188), or your boat reaches the closest point of approach to the target (defined by a line passing through the waypoint and perpendicular to the route leg), a warning dialog is displayed and an alarm sounds (see page 57). Once the alarm is acknowledged the next waypoint is selected, the display updates to indicate the next leg of the route and the system sends the new navigation data to the autopilot. There are several ways to select the follow route option: • • • • Using Quick Route. Using the cursor. Via the route list. In reverse order. Target waypoint highlighted 4nm North-Up Course to active waypoint (Relative Motion) Local NORTH POINT KNOLL ADVANCE WAYPOINT STOP FOLLOW RESTART XTE D6606-2 COWES Note: You can stop following an active route at any time by pressing STOP FOLLOW. Follow using Quick Route Build your route FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE D6542-2 This option follows a route as soon as it is built. For more details see page 60. 81221_4.book Page 65 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 65 Follow using the cursor You can either use the cursor to select and follow a route from the start of the route or from a selected waypoint within the route. ... from the start of the route FOLLOW THIS ROUTE D7510-2 Position cursor over any leg of required route ... from a selected waypoint within the route FOLLOW FROM HERE D6717-3 Position cursor over appropriate waypoint Follow using the route list This option directs you to the start of the route that you have selected on the route list and then follows it: Route List GOTO... Or: FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS... Color ------------- Name Quick Route Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 FOLLOW ROUTE Select route to follow To start follow route D6539-4 ROUTES... Follow in reverse order This option reverses the waypoint order (i.e. the last waypoint of the original route is now the first) and renumbers the waypoints accordingly. The route name moves to the reassigned first waypoint and then the system automatically activates the reversefollow route function. Route List Or: ROUTES... FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS... Color ------------- Name Quick Route Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 Select required route REVERSE AND FOLLOW Reverse-follow route starts Note: To stop following an active route at any time, press STOP FOLLOW. D8362_1 GOTO... 81221_4.book Page 66 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 66 C-Series Display Reference Manual Advance to the next waypoint in a route If you are following a route, you have the option to advance to the next waypoint in that route. W.Wight 1 2 Example: In this example, the advance waypoint option was selected following arrival at Waypoint 2. 3 This has resulted in Waypoint 3 being dismissed and the course of the route advancing to Waypoint 4. 4 D6603_3 W.Wight 5 To advance to the next waypoint in a route: GOTO… Or ADVANCE WAYPOINT D6499-4 Position cursor over route Note: If the current destination is the last waypoint, then it advances on to the first waypoint in the route. Resetting cross track error (XTE) When you are following a route or going to a waypoint, you can restart the XTE. This results in a new course from the current vessel position to the current target waypoint. Restarting XTE is useful if you find yourself off track and want to go straight to your target, rather than get back onto the original track. Although RESTART XTE causes your vessel to change course, it does not affect the saved route. When you are following a route .. D6549_3 RESTART XTE 81221_4.book Page 67 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 67 Viewing details of routes Details of all routes that you create are held in the Route List. You can: • View the route list and then select the required route, or • Select the required route on-screen. The TIME and SOG options can then be used to aid passage planning by displaying the time in hours or as an ETA and the SOG as actual or planned. If the route is currently being navigated to (active), the data is updated to show bearing, distance and time from your current position. ... via the route list 1. Display the Route List: Select required route. Details displayed on right of screen. D8997_1 REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES… ROUTES… 2. Display details of the selected route: ETA TIME HOURS and/or ROUTE DETAILS... Toggle as required D8998_1 SOG ACTUAL PLANNED ... with the cursor 1. Select the route and the REVIEW AND EDIT THIS ROUTE option: Position cursor over any leg of the required route 2. Display details of the selected route: D9000_1 REVIEW AND EDIT THIS ROUTE 81221_4.book Page 68 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 68 C-Series Display Reference Manual ETA TIME HOURS and/or ROUTE DETAILS... Toggle as required D8998_1 SOG ACTUAL PLANNED 4.11 Editing routes Once you have created a route, it can be edited in a variety of ways. You can: • Reverse a route (see page 65) • Amend the course of a route (see page 69). • Change the name of a route (see page 73). • Change the color of a route (see page 73). • Erase a route (see page 73). Note: An active route can be edited, with the exception of the target waypoint. If a waypoint being edited becomes the target, then the system shall cancel the edit; the waypoint shall remain in its original position. Selecting a route for editing For a route to be edited it must first be selected either via the route list or by selecting the appropriate route on-screen. ... via the route list REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES ... Highlight required route D8369_1 ROUTES ... You can now edit the route as described on page 69. ... with the cursor Route 3 REVIEW AND EDIT THIS ROUTE Move cursor over required route You can now edit the route as described on page 69. D8370_1 RTE 81221_4.book Page 69 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 69 Editing the selected route Once you have selected the appropriate route (see previous section) you can proceed to edit it. Reversing a route You can reverse the course of a route: 4 1 2 3 BayView 3 2 REVERSE ROUTE BayView Select appropriate route with cursor 4 Waypoints renumber and route name moves D6541-4 1 Note: For details of how to reverse and immediately follow a route, see page 65. Changing the course of a route You can amend the course of a route by: • Adding a waypoint to the beginning or end of the route or between two existing waypoints. • Moving a waypoint within a route. • Removing a waypoint. You can effect these changes either via the Make Route dialog box or by selecting the route on screen and then using the appropriate soft keys (not applicable when adding a waypoint at the beginning of a route). Note: You will not be able to edit the waypoint that you are currently navigating to (target waypoint). Add a waypoint at the beginning of a route This option changes the course of a route by adding an existing waypoint to the start of the route: 1. Select the appropriate route for editing (see page 68). 2. Display the Make Route screen: AMEND ROUTE COURSE… USE WAYPOINT LIST... Sunday tour 01 Midchannel 02 Outer Harbour 03 Harbour Ent. 50016'.75N 00106'.095W 50047'.356N 00106'.604W The Make Route screen is displayed D6507_3 Make Route Waypoints Harbour Ent. Midchannel Outer Harbour Pierhead Waypoint 4 81221_4.book Page 70 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 70 C-Series Display Reference Manual 3. Select the start of the route and the waypoint for insertion: 50016'.75N 00106'.095W Make Route Sunday tour 01 02 03 Waypoints Harbour Ent. Midchannel Outer Harbour Pierhead Waypoint 4 Midchannel Outer Harbour Harbour Ent. 50047'.356N 00106'.604W 50016'.75N 00106'.095W Sunday tour 01 02 03 Midchannel Outer Harbour Harbour Ent. 50047'.356N 00106'.604W Move control to route column. Return control to Waypoint column. Move highlight above first waypoint in route. Select waypoint for insertion. D8371_1 Make Route Waypoints Harbour Ent. Midchannel Outer Harbour Pierhead Waypoint 4 4. Insert waypoint and save route: Make Route INSERT WAYPOINT Waypoints Harbour Ent. Midchannel Outer Harbour Pierhead Waypoint 4 Sunday tour 01 Pierhead 02 Midchannel 03 Outer Harbour 04 Harbour Ent. 50016'.75N 00106'.095W 50047'.356N 00106'.604W SAVE ROUTE... D8372_1 Waypoint insert at beginning of route. Route index renumbers. Add a waypoint within a route This option inserts a waypoint within a route in order to change its course e.g. North-Up (Relative Motion) Local RTE PLACE WAYPOINT Original course Position for new waypoint Amended route D6604_2 4nm 81221_4.book Page 71 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 71 To add a waypoint within a route: PLACE WAYPOINT INSERT WAYPOINT RTE Stretch to position for new waypoint Route course changes Route index renumbers D8373_1 RTE Move cursor over appropriate leg of route Note: You can also use the method described on page 69, to add a waypoint within a route. Add a waypoint(s) to the end of a route This option inserts a waypoint (or series of waypoints) at the end of a route in order to extend its existing course. You can create new waypoints for this purpose and/or use a waypoint that already exists in the system. 1. Select the appropriate route for editing (see page 68). 2. Select the amend route course option: D8382_1 AMEND ROUTE COURSE... 3. Define new or existing waypoint: Define new waypoint 3 1 RTE 2 Drag cursor to required position for additional waypoint Or: Use existing waypoint Make Route Sunday tour 01 Midchannel 02 Outer Harbour 03 Harbour Ent. 50016'.75N 00106'.095W 50047'.356N 00106'.604W Select waypoint for insertion. D8380_1 USE WAYPOINT LIST... Waypoints Harbour Ent. Midchannel Outer Harbour Pierhead Waypoint 4 81221_4.book Page 72 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 72 C-Series Display Reference Manual 4. Select waypoint to be added: Add new waypoint at cursor 3 1 PLACE WAYPOINT RTE 2 New leg added to end of route. Or: Use existing waypoint Make Route USE WAYPOINT LIST... 50016'.75N 00106'.095W Sunday tour 01 Midchannel 02 Outer Harbour 03 Harbour Ent. 50047'.356N 00106'.604W D8381_1 Waypoints Harbour Ent. Midchannel Outer Harbour Pierhead Waypoint 4 New leg added to end of route. 5. If required, you can add further waypoints to the end of the route by repeating steps (3) and (4) above. Note: If you wish to add a combination of existing and new waypoints to the end of a route, you will need to move control from/to the on-screen cursor/Make Route screen (see page 62). Move a waypoint within a route OK MOVE WAYPOINT Move cursor over waypoint to be repositioned Drag cursor to new position D8374_1 WPT WPT Note: A waypoint’s new position will be reflected in all other routes that make use of it. Remove a waypoint from within a route You can remove a waypoint from within a route provided that it has not been used in another route. If you try to remove a waypoint that is used in another route, the system will warn you that it cannot be removed. REMOVE WAYPOINT Move cursor over waypoint to be removed D8374_1 WPT 81221_4.book Page 73 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 73 Changing the name or color of a route You can change the name of a route from the default to a more meaningful one and/or change the color if required. This will make them easier to distinguish from one another, particularly if you have numerous routes in your system. 1. Select the appropriate route for editing (see page 68). 2. Select the Edit Name or Edit Color option: EDIT NAME Edit Route Name R t 1 Route EDIT NAME AND COLOR... Or Color D8376_1 EDIT COLOR Select name or color 3. Edit and save: Edit Route Name Dartmouth Color Color Edit color/name OK Save D8377_1 Edit Route Name R t 1 Route Note: If the route has been saved by pressing FOLLOW (QUICK) ROUTE, the route is named ‘Quick Route’. Changing its name prevents it being overwritten by a new Quick Route. Erasing a route You can delete any route in your system except for the one that you are following. When you erase a route the system deletes only those waypoints created with this particular route. Waypoints that have been created separately or are used in other routes are not deleted. To erase a route: 1. Select the appropriate route for editing (see page 68). ERASE ROUTE YES D8379-1 2. Erase the track or route: You can also erase all or selected routes, using the ARCHIVE & TRANSFER function as described on page 19. 81221_4.book Page 74 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 74 C-Series Display Reference Manual 4.12 Monitoring where you are going ... using chart vectors You can display a variety of graphical indicators to help monitor where you are going: Note: Any vectors applied to a chart window that is set to system view, will be dis- played in all other system view chart windows. Heading (HDG) and course over ground (COG) vectors Heading vector (HDG) D6772-2 Course over ground (COG) The ship’s heading (HDG) is displayed as a line with an open arrow head. It does not take account of winds or tides. The course over ground (COG) indicates the boat’s actual course and is displayed as a line with two open arrow heads. The length of these lines is determined by the distance your boat will travel in the time you have specified (3 mins, 6 mins or infinite) in the Chart Setup Menu (see page 90) at the current speed. Any times that you specify will apply to all chart views and if INFINITE is selected the vector will extend to the edge of the chart window. Note: If neither the speed over ground (SOG) or heading are available, vectors cannot be displayed. Wind and tide arrows Wind arrow D6773_2 Tide arrow Winds and tides are displayed as lines with solid arrow heads in the direction of the wind or tidal set. Winds arrows point into your boat and tidal arrows point away. The width of the arrow indicates its strength. To switch graphical indicators on/off: WIND ARROW ON OFF COG VECTOR ON OFF HDG VECTOR ON OFF CHART VECTORS D6548-2 DATA TIDE ARROW ON OFF 81221_4.book Page 75 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 75 ... using the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) D6895-2 The CDI assists with accurately maintaining your course to your destination. A ‘rolling road’ in three dimensional perspective provides a real-time display of your boat’s course. See Chapter 8:Using the Course Deviation Indicator for more information. 4.13 Warnings of potential dangers When the appropriate equipment is installed and switched on, the following alarms will be triggered when you are in the chart application: • System alarms - Anchor, Timer, Alarm clock and Temperature. • Navigation alarms - Arrival and Off track. • Radar alarms - Guard zones. • Fishfinder alarms. • AIS alarms. When an alarm is triggered, a buzzer sounds and a pop-up window describing the alarm and how to clear it is displayed. In some cases, the appropriate action is taken by the Chart. For example, following an arrival alarm, the next route leg is activated. To switch these alarms on/off and set the limits: MENU GPS Status... Compass Setup... System Setup... Alarm Setup... Select Alarm Setup Note: For more details of alarms, see page 187. Alarm Setup Menu System Alarms Setup... Navigation Alarms Setup... Radar Alarms Setup... Fishfinder Alarms Setup... Select appropriate sub-menu D8363_1 Setup Chart Setup... Cartography Setup 81221_4.book Page 76 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 76 C-Series Display Reference Manual 4.14 Using the radar with the chart You can enhance the use of your chart by combining it with the following radar features: • Radar range synchronization • MARPA. • Radar overlay. Synchronizing the chart with radar range When synchronization is switched on: • The radar range in all radar windows, changes to match the chart scale. • ‘Sync’ is indicated in the top left-hand corner of the chart window. • If you change the radar range, in any radar window, all synchronized chart views change scale to match. • If you change the scale of a synchronized chart window, all radar windows change range to match. To set the radar range synchronization: CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION… RADAR SYNC ON D9102_1 PRESENTATION… Note: Radar range synchronization is not available when the chart motion mode is set to Autorange. Viewing MARPA targets on the chart The Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) function is used for target tracking and risk analysis. Although set up in radar mode or radar overlay, all MARPA targets are displayed in the chart window and associated MARPA functions can be accessed via the chart. For detailed information on MARPA see page 143. To access the MARPA controls when you are in a chart application: On screen: Select the target with cursor Or: ACQUIRE TARGET With radar overlay on: MARPA OPTIONS... Marpa controls displayed TARGET TRACKING... D6609-3 RADAR OPTIONS... MARPA LIST... 81221_4.book Page 77 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 77 Distinguishing between fixed and moving objects You can overlay radar image data over your chart image allowing better distinction between fixed objects and other marine traffic. For best results, switch on Radar-Chart synchronization (see page 76) to ensure radar range and chart scale are synchronized. To switch radar overlay on: 1. Select radar overlay: RADAR OVERLAY ON CHART LAYERS D6889-4 PRESENTATION The default soft keys change to give access to some of the radar options and if a radar is connected, the radar image will be overlaid on the chart e.g. Radar range North-Up (Relative Motion) Overlay Local D6896-3 4nm Status 2. To access radar and navigation options: RADAR OPTIONS... x2 NAVIGATION OPTIONS... ... For route and track options. D8364_1 OK ... For target tracking, gain and target display or to change radar range. Note: If radar overlay is applied to a chart window that is set to system view, the over- lay will be displayed in all other system view chart windows. PRESENTATION CHART LAYERS RADAR OVERLAY OFF D8365_1 To turn off radar overlay: 81221_4.book Page 78 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 78 C-Series Display Reference Manual Changing the radar range from the chart window When the radar overlay is set to ON, the radar range is indicated in the top left-hand corner of the chart window in the same color as the overlay. You can now change the radar range: OUT RADAR OPTIONS... RANGE D6585-1 D7217-3 IN Note: If RDR RNG SYNC is set to ON (see page 76), the chart scale also changes 4.15 Recording where you have been What is a track? A track is an on-screen trail that represents the course you have taken. This trail is made up of a series of track points which are created automatically. You can save the track to create a permanent record of where you have been. . North-Up FIND SHIP (Relative Motion) GOTO… ROUTES… Local TRACKS… PRESENTATION… D6607_2 4nm 81221_4.book Page 79 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 79 How can I use tracks? Tracks can be used to: • Review where you have been. • Retrace your original journey by converting the track to a route and automatically reversing it. If required, a track can be personalized and the track options customized to your own particular needs. You can: • Rename a track. • Change the color of a track. • Specify the time period between track point creation (see page 90). • Specify the distance between each track point (see page 90). Creating a track To start a track... [ START TRACK Track laid from your boat D6500-2 TRACKS… If the power fails whilst a track is being recorded or the position fix is lost, a break will occur in the track. Only the last segment of a track can be converted into a route. If the maximum number of tracking points is reached, you will be warned. The track will continue to be recorded with the earlier tracking points being overwritten. To stop the track... Stop the tracking process: SAVE TRACK Or: STOP TRACK DISCARD TRACK Or: CANCEL STOP COMMAND D6501-3 TRACKS… 81221_4.book Page 80 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 80 C-Series Display Reference Manual Creating a route from a track Creating a route from a track enables you to retrace the course of that track. When a track is converted the system creates the closest route through the recorded track, using the minimum number of waypoints. Each waypoint created will be saved with the depth and temperature data (if applicable) for that position. On completion, the maximum deviation of the route from the recorded track is displayed and the new route is added to the route list. It can now be displayed, edited and erased etc. in the same way as other routes in the system. D8366-1 Note: If a track break occurs, only the last segment is converted to a route. CAUTION: Before following the route, ensure that it is safe for navigation, noting that it may deviate from your actual path travelled. ... from the current track You can create a route from the track that you are currently laying. This method will take a ‘snapshot’ of the track to date, convert it to a route and then continue laying the track: 1. Select the track list: Track List CREATE ROUTE FROM TRACK… Name Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 D6505_3 TRACKS… Color ------------- 2. Create a route from current track: Route generated and dialog box displayed YES Or NO To accept default (numbered) D8367_1 CREATE ROUTE FROM TRACK… Route generation completed. Maximum deviation from oritinal track equals 0,001nm. Please check route before navigating. Do you want to name the route? Note: Alternatively you can also select the current track with the cursor and convert it to a route. 81221_4.book Page 81 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 81 ...from a saved track You can create a route from a track that you have already saved: To name the route CREATE ROUTE FROM TRACK… TRACK Route generated and dialog box displayed Position cursor over track YES Or: NO To accept default (numbered) D8368_1 Route generation completed. Maximum deviation from oritinal track equals 0,001nm. Please check route before navigating. Do you want to name the route? Track 2 Note: Alternately you can select the track via the track list - see page 80. 4.16 Editing tracks Once you have created a track, it can be edited in a variety of ways. You can: • Change the name of a track (see page 82). • Change the color of a track (see page 82). • Erase a track (see page 82). Selecting a track for editing For a track to be edited it must first be selected either via the track list or by selecting the appropriate track on-screen. ... via the track list TRACKS ... REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS ... Highlight required track Track 2 TRACK Position cursor over track D8674_1 ... via the cursor 81221_4.book Page 82 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 82 C-Series Display Reference Manual Editing the selected track Once you have selected the appropriate track (see previous section) you can proceed to edit it. Changing the name or color of a track You can change the name of a track from the default to a more meaningful one and/or change the color if required. This will make them easier to distinguish from one another, particularly if you have numerous tracks in your system. 1. Select the appropriate track for editing (see page 81). 2. Select the Edit Name or Edit Color option: EDIT NAME AND COLOR... EDIT NAME Edit Track Name T k1 Track Or Color D8739_1 EDIT COLOR Select name or color 3. Edit and save: Edit Route Name Dartmouth Color Color Edit color/name OK Save D8377_1 Edit Route Name R t 1 Route Erasing a track You can delete any track in your system: 1. Select the appropriate track for editing (see page 81). ERASE TRACK YES D8741-1 2. Erase the track: You can also erase all or selected tracks, using the ARCHIVE & TRANSFER function as described on page 21. 81221_4.book Page 83 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 83 4.17 Defining how the chart windows are presented Each chart window can be tailored to meet your particular needs. You can: • Set the chart view for individual windows or system wide (see below). • Change how the chart is orientated (see page 84). • Change the way your chart is drawn in relation to your boat movement (see page 85). Working with multiple chart views If you have more than one chart window, you can either share the presentation or present each window independently. The option you have chosen is indicated on the chart status bar as LOCAL or SYSTEM. System chart view When a chart application is started it defaults to system view. Any windows set to system view will have the same presentation as other system windows for: • Chart mode and orientation. • Chart layers - radar and AIS. • Radar/chart synchronization. • Show/hide waypoints, routes and tracks. • Declutter. • Vectors. If you change any of these options in one window, ALL system windows will update. Local chart view When local chart view is selected the presentation for each window is set independently. Defining chart window presentation PRESENTATION CHART VIEW LOCAL SYSTEM D6586_3 To define how the chart windows are presented: Note: The motion mode will be set but not synchronized across windows when the chart view is set to system. 81221_4.book Page 84 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 84 C-Series Display Reference Manual Setting the orientation of the chart The orientation of a chart refers to the relationship between the chart and the direction that you are travelling in. It is used in conjunction with motion mode (see page 85) to control how your boat and chart relate to one another and how they are displayed on screen. The mode that you choose is restored at power up. Any changes that you make to a chart window that is set to system view will be reflected in all other system view chart windows. The following options are available: North Up (N-up) In North Up mode, the chart orientation is fixed with true north upwards. As your heading changes the boat symbol moves accordingly. This is the default mode for the chart application. Head Up (H-up) Head Up mode displays the chart with your boat’s current heading upwards. As the heading changes the boat symbol remains fixed and the chart picture rotates accordingly. Notes: (1) To prevent continuous backwards and forwards rotations as the boat yaws from side-to-side, the chart will not update unless the heading changes by at least 10 degrees from the last displayed orientation. (2) It is not possible to select Head Up when the motion mode is set to True. Course Up (C-UP) In Course Up mode, the chart picture is stabilized and shown with your current course upwards. As your boat’s heading changes, the ship symbol moves accordingly. 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 always prioritizes this information in the following order.: 1. Bearing from origin to destination, i.e. intended course. 2. Locked heading from an Autopilot. 3. Bearing to waypoint. 4. Instantaneous heading. If heading data becomes unavailable whilst in this mode, a warning message will be shown and the chart uses 0° heading in relative motion. PRESENTATION… CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION… ORIENTATION H-UP N-UP C-UP D6511_2 To set the orientation of the chart: 81221_4.book Page 85 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 85 Setting the motion mode The motion mode controls the relationship between the chart and your boat. Whilst motion mode is active, as your boat moves, the chart is redrawn to keep the boat onscreen. The three motion modes are: • Relative motion. • True motion. • Autorange. When you pan the chart or toggle FIND SHIP/CURSOR to CURSOR, the motion mode is suspended. This is indicated in the status bar by ‘( )’ around the motion mode and enables you to view another area of the chart whilst navigating. To reset the motion mode and return your boat to the screen, press FIND SHIP. Manually changing the range in autorange also suspends motion mode. PRESENTATION… CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION… MOTION MODE TM RM AR D6512-2 The default setting is relative motion with zero offset. The mode that you select is restored at power up. When a chart window is set to SYSTEM view the motion mode will be set but not synchronized across other system view windows. 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 the chart picture moves relative to your boat. You can specify using the VESSEL OFFSET soft key, whether the boat is fixed in the centre of the window (0 offset) or offset by 1/3 or 2/3. If you change the offset to 1/3 or 2/3, the view ahead of your boat will be increased. 0 Vessel offset 1/3 Vessel offset D6839_3 0 Vessel offset 81221_4.book Page 86 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 86 C-Series Display Reference Manual D6840_2 In the following example the motion mode has been set to Relative with a vessel offset of 1/3. The boat is fixed in the offset position and the chart moves accordingly: True motion (TM) When the motion mode is set to True, the chart is fixed and the boat moves in true perspective to fixed landmasses on the screen. As the boat’s position approaches the edge of the screen, the chart picture is automatically reset to reveal the area ahead of the boat. D6841-2 Note: It is not possible to select True Motion when the orientation is set to Head Up. Autorange Autorange selects and maintains the largest possible scale of chart that will display both the boat and the target waypoint. Autorange is not available if radar-chart synchronization is on. 4.18 Altering the level of chart detail displayed The chart features that you need to see will vary according to your particular needs and circumstances. You can adjust this level of detail by showing/ hiding the following features: • Waypoints. • Waypoint index of a route. • Individual routes and tracks. • Cartographic features. • Chart vectors for COG, heading, tide and wind (seepage 74) Note: You can also specify the level of detail on the chart display (simple, detailed or extra detailed). For more details, see page 93. 81221_4.book Page 87 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 87 Showing or hiding waypoints/waypoint information The system has various options to control the display of waypoints and waypoint information. You can show or hide all your waypoints and their names or show or hide waypoints by group or by symbol. These options are particularly useful when you have placed a large number of waypoints in a small area and rendered your chart difficult to interpret. Note: The show/hide status of a waypoint is a local setting and will therefore only af- fect the individual display on which you are working. Show/hide by group/symbol You can show or hide waypoints with a particular symbol or belonging to a specified group: 1. Select to show/hide by waypoint group or symbol: SHOW BY SYM Toggle to symbol or group D6879_2 SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS... PRESENTATION... 2. Change status to show or hide as required. SHOW BY GROUP SHOW SHOW HIDE Select relevant group ON CHART SHOW Toggle to required status D8383_1 My Waypoints Fishing Diving Show/hide waypoint name PRESENTATION… SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS ... WAYPOINT NAME ON D6881_2 You can show or hide the waypoint names from the screen: Show/hide waypoint index ROUTES… SHOW/HIDE ROUTES… WAYPOINT INDEX ON D6595-2 The order of waypoints within a route is indicated by the waypoint index. To show/hide this index: 81221_4.book Page 88 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 88 C-Series Display Reference Manual Showing or hiding a route or a track You can define which routes or tracks are shown or hidden from the screen. When a route is set to HIDE, the route line is not displayed. The display of waypoints within a hidden route depends however on the show/hide waypoint setting (see page 87). The active route is always displayed irrespective of the display status. Note: The show/hide status of a route or track applied to a chart window that is set to system view, will be displayed in all other system view chart windows. ... using the cursor You can use the cursor method to hide a route or track. Routes HIDE ROUTE RTE Move cursor over appropriate route Or Tracks HIDE TRACK TRACK D8390_1 Move cursor over appropriate track Note: Use the route/track list to return the display status to SHOW. ... via the route/track list You can show or hide a route /track via the appropriate list: 1. Select the Show/Hide Route or Show/Hide Track option: Routes SHOW/HIDE ROUTES… ROUTES… Or: Tracks SHOW/HIDE TRACKS… D8388-1 TRACKS… 2. Select required route or track: 81221_4.book Page 89 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 89 Routes ROUTE ON CHART SHOW Set to SHOW or HIDE as required Highlight required route Or Tracks TRACK ON CHART SHOW Set to SHOW or HIDE as required D8389-1 Highlight required track Showing or hiding cartographic features If there are a large number of cartographic objects in a particular area, you can reduce the amount of detail by de-cluttering the chart display. Turning declutter on hides the following cartographic objects: • Text. • Chart boundaries. • Spot soundings. • Depth contours. • Light sectors. • Caution & routing data. • Land and marine features. • Business services (if available on your cartography) PRESENTATION DECLUTTER ON OFF D6492-2 To declutter your chart: If the declutter option is applied to a chart window that is set to SYSTEM view, the declutter will be applied to all other system view chart windows. If decluttering does not hide/show the particular features of your choice, they can be turned on/off individually via the Cartography Setup menu (see page 93). 81221_4.book Page 90 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 90 C-Series Display Reference Manual 4.19 Setting up your chart and its cartography The set up for your chart and its cartography can be changed from the standard configuration to suit your particular needs. Although you will probably only do this when you first use the chart, you may decide to make subsequent adjustments once you become more familiar with the system. Any settings that you change are retained even when you power off. Chart Setup To select the Chart Setup Menu: Chart Setup Menu Setup Object Information Vector Length Points ON Infinite GPS Status... Compass Setup... Record Vessel Track By Track Interval Time 1 secs Datum Chart Offset... WGS 1984 Highlight Chart Setup menu D8391_1 MENU Chart Setup... Cartography Setup Enter Chart Setup menu The following table details the functions and options within the Chart Setup menu: FUNCTION OPTIONS Description (Default in bold) Object Information OFF - No info pop-up is displayed but detailed data can still be displayed by pressing OK. ALL ON - the info pop-up for all cartographic areas (including objects) is displayed. Points ON - the info pop-up only displayed for objects selected with the cursor. Vector Length The time period specified for drawing COG and Heading vectors. Record Vessel Track By AUTO - system automatically creates track points. TIME - for track point creation by time. DISTANCE - for track point creation by distance. OFF All ON Points ON 3 Mins 6 Mins Infinite Auto Time Distance 81221_4.book Page 91 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 91 FUNCTION OPTIONS Description (Default in bold) Track Interval Options available depend on setting in Record Vessel Track By function: TIME - specify time period between track points creation. DISTANCE - specify distance between track points creation. AUTO - no options available TIME selected: 1 sec 5 secs 10 secs 30 secs 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min DISTANCE selected: 0.1 nm 0.5 nm 1.0 nm Datum Grid moves according to datum selected and the lat/lon of cartographic features change. System attempts to set up any GPS to the new mode and indicates whether successful or not. See additional information below. Chart Offset Moves the position of the chart in order to correct for position errors in the cartography. See below for further information. WGS 84 List of datum provided ON OFF Datum For your GPS and chart to correlate accurately with your paper charts, they will need to be using the same datum. The default datum for your display is WGS1984. If this is not suitable, you can change the setting. When you adjust the datum of the C-Series Display, a Raymarine GPS will automatically correlate. If you have a third party GPS, you will need to correlate this separately. CAUTION:* Changing the chart datum does not cause any waypoint or routes stored in the chartplotter to move on the display, although their latitude and longitude changes to reflect the new datum. When adding waypoints numerically to the waypoint list, or via SeaTalk or NMEA, it is important that they are referenced to the same datum to which the display is currently set. Chart Offset This feature allows you to move the position of the chart in order to correct for position errors in the cartography. This adjustment is indicated as a distance north/west (+ve) or south/east (-ve) from your vessel position to a maximum of 1000m. To view the effects of an offset you can turn the feature on/off. Once calculated, the offset is applied to all charts. 81221_4.book Page 92 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 92 C-Series Display Reference Manual Important: Any offset entered will be applied to all charts on the chart card. You should therefore ensure that this feature is switched off once you have transitioned off of the errant chart. Any charting errors that you discover should be reported to Navionics (see page 201). To switch on chart offset: Alarm Setup Menu Object Information Vector Length Points ON Infinite Datum Chart Offset... WGS 1984 OFFSET ON Toggle to ON D7187-3 Select Chart Offset Note: If your vessel position is not available, the current chart centre is used as the ref- erence point. Changing the offset value To change the offset value: 1. Select the Chart Offset function (see previous section) 2. Set the north/south offset value: ADJUST N-S 0ft ADJUST N-S -80ft or: Adjust North/ South level as required. D7188_3 SET OFFSET... 3. Set the east/west offset value: ADJUST E-W 0ft ADJUST E-W 121ft or: Adjust East/ West level as required. Press Resetting the offset value To reset the chart offset to zero: 1. Select the Chart Offset function (see previous section). 2. Reset to zero: OK D8384_1 Or 81221_4.book Page 93 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 93 CLEAR OFFSET D8393_1 SET OFFSET... Cartography Setup The Cartographic Setup Menu allows you to configure what is displayed on your chart: To select the Cartography Setup Menu: Setup MENU Chart Setup... Cartography Setup... GPS Status... Compass Setup... Cartography Setup Menu Chart Display Chart Grid Chart Text Chart Boundaries Spot Soundings Detailed On On ON ON Highlight Cartography Setup menu D8392_1 Enter Cartography Setup menu The following table details the functions and options within the Cartography Setup menu: FUNCTION Description OPTIONS (Default in bold) Chart Display The level of detail shown on the chart. Simple Detailed Extra detailed Chart Grid Grid lines of latitude and longitude. ON OFF Chart Text Text appearing on the chart e.g. place names etc. ON OFF Chart Boundaries The line indicating the boundary of the chart. ON OFF Spot Soundings Number on the chart indicating depth. ON OFF Safety Contour Areas with depths shallower that the specified value, are shaded in a darker blue than those areas with depths greater than the specified value. OFF 6ft 9ft 16ft 19ft 32ft 65ft (Contour always drawn at or deeper than the selected depth). 81221_4.book Page 94 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 94 C-Series Display Reference Manual FUNCTION Description OPTIONS (Default in bold) Depth Contour A line indicating the depth at a particular position. ALL 16ft 19ft 32ft 65ft OFF Nav. Marks ON OFF Nav. Marks Symbols The set of symbology used for navigation marks. Corresponds to paper charts. International US Light Sectors The sector of light cast by a fixed beacon. ON OFF Caution & Routing Data ON OFF Marine Features The following cartographic features displayed on the water cables, nature of seabed points, tide station, current stations and port information. ON OFF Land Features The cartographic features that are displayed on the land. ON OFF Colored Seabed Areas In available areas (e.g. Portugal) this gives greater definition of seabed. ON OFF Background Color The color of background water when there is no Navionics cartography. White Blue Business Services The symbols indicating the location of a business ON OFF Roads Major coastal roads ON OFF Additional Wrecks Extended wrecks data for new wrecks ON OFF 81221_4.book Page 95 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 95 Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 5.1 Introduction This chapter describes how the Fishfinder uses sonar to see fish, bottom structure and texture, and underwater obstructions such as wrecks. The standard fishfinder image is a historical, scrolling bottom graph at an automatically selected range and frequency. Various functions are provided to improve the underwater view, select what is displayed and sound an alarm including: • Changing the view displayed (Zoom, A-Scope or Bottom Lock). • Adjusting the range and zoom. • Shifting the image. • Simplifying the bottom image and isolating bottom fish. • Pausing the scrolling image. • Switching the depth digit on/off. • Using waypoints to mark a position. • Determining depths and distances of targets. • Fishfinder alarms (fish, depth or water temperature). • Setting up the fishfinder application including manually adjusting the frequency and adjusting the gain values. Note: Please refer to the Installation Guide for fishfinder calibration information. 5.2 How does the Fishfinder work? The fishfinder application uses a Digital Sounder Module (DSM) to process sonar signals from a suitable transducer and provide a detailed underwater view. The transducer located on the bottom of the boat sends pulses of sound waves into the water and measures the time it takes for the sound wave to travel to the bottom and back. The returning sound echoes are affected by bottom structure and by any other objects in their path, e.g. fish, wrecks, reefs. The Digital Sounder Module (DSM) processes these echoes and sends data to the fishfinder which displays a visual interpretation of the underwater view. The strength of echoes is indicated on the display by different colors. You can use this information to determine the bottom structure, the size of fish and other objects in the water e.g. debris, air bubbles. Notes: (1) The DSM will operate at a frequency of 50 kHz or 200 kHz. (2) Some transducers will also enable the fishfinder to display water temperature and/or speed. 81221_4.book Page 96 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 96 C-Series Display Reference Manual 5.3 What can the fishfinder show me? When you first view the fishfinder application, an image representing the echoes seen by the DSM is displayed. As time passes this image scrolls from right to left and becomes a record of the echoes seen. The images at the right hand side of the display are therefore the most recent. The fishfinder window will display: • The bottom together with any bottom structure such as reefs and shipwrecks etc. • Target images indicating fish. • A status bar noting the frequency and gain settings. • The bottom depth. You can customize the fishfinder to: • Hide the depth of the targets - see page 106. • Show the depth lines - see page 113. • Change the color palette and the depth displayed - see page 113. • Pause or change the scroll speed - see page 105. • Enable a fish, shallow or deep water alarm - see page 110 and page 188 • Adjust the DSM and Transducer to suit local conditions - see page 110. Frequency mode Frequency Gain mode Cursor controlled by trackpad Gain: Auto High 200 kHz: Auto Bottom of transducer Depth markers 50 Target depth 69 68 Target Bottom FISHFINDER SETTINGS... ZOOM... BOTTOM LOCK... A-SCOPE... PRESENTATION... D6669-4 Bottom depth 81221_4.book Page 97 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 97 Interpreting the bottom structure The bottom usually produces a strong echo. These images indicate the bottom conditions as follows:. A hard bottom (sand) produces a thin line A soft bottom (mud or seaweed cover) produces a wide line. The dark layer indicates a strong signal. D6855-2 A rocky or uneven bottom or a wreck produces an irregular image with peaks and troughs The dark layers indicate a good echo; the lighter areas weaker echoes. This could mean that the upper layer is soft and therefore allowing sound waves to pass to the more solid layer below. It is also possible that the sound waves are making two complete trips – hitting the bottom, bouncing off the boat, then reflecting off the bottom again. This can happen if the water is shallow, the bottom is hard, or gain is set high. The Fishfinder provides various features to help you interpret the fishfinder picture. Factors influencing target display The shape and size of this mark is influenced by a combination of factors: Boat speed The shape of the target changes along with your speed. Slower speeds return flatter, more horizontal marks. As your boat’s speed increases, the target will tend to thicken and arch slightly; until at fast speeds the mark resembles a double vertical line. The depth of the target The closer the target to the surface the larger the mark on screen. 81221_4.book Page 98 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 98 C-Series Display Reference Manual Note: The depth of individual targets can be displayed by switching on the Target Depth ID in the Fishfinder Setup Menu. The number of target depths displayed is influenced by the fish alarm sensitivity level (see page 188). Target depth D6890-2 Target The size of the target The larger the target, the larger the return on the fishfinder display. The size of a fish target is however dependent upon the size of the fish’s swim bladder rather than its overall size. This swim bladder will vary in size between different breeds of fish. The frequency of the transducer The same target will appear differently when the transducer frequency is changed. The lower the frequency the broader the mark. Factors impairing a fishfinder picture Although weaker than the fish or bottom echoes, your fishfinder picture may be impaired by echoes received from floating or submerged debris, air bubbles or from your boat’s movements. This is known as background noise or clutter and is controlled by the gain modes (gain, color gain and TVG). Raymarine recommends that you allow your system to automatically control the ideal sensitivity level based on depth and water conditions. You can however adjust these settings manually if you prefer. For more details, please refer to page 116. Seeing a live image The standard fishfinder display shows a historical record of fishfinder echoes. If required, you can display a live image of the bottom structure and the fish directly below the transducer by using the A-Scope feature. The width of the bottom covered by the A-Scope is indicated at the bottom of the window. A-Scope provides a more precise and easier to interpret indication of the target strength. 81221_4.book Page 99 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 99 There are three A-Scope modes which are selected for individual fishfinder windows: I MODE 2 The left-hand side of the Mode 1 image is expanded to give a more detailed view. MODE 1 The A-scope image is centred in the window. MODE 3 The A-scope image angles outward as signal width increases with depth. D6674-3 To display the A-Scope image: 1. Select the A-Scope option: A-scope image Standard fishfinder image 0 20 A-SCOPE... 30 A-SCOPE ON 40 Toggle to ON D6675-2 50 2. Select the required A-Scope mode: Toggle to required mode OK D8439_1 A-SCOPE MODE 1 Note: Selecting A-Scope automatically switches OFF Bottom Lock and Zoom. 81221_4.book Page 100 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 100 C-Series Display Reference Manual 5.4 Enhancing what you see You can enhance the image by applying the following options: • Change the range (Range). • Shift the selected viewing range (Range Shift). • View a zoomed area (Zoom). • Flatten the bottom image to help separate fish from the bottom (Bottom Lock) • Isolate bottom fish (White Line/Bottom Fill) • Pause the scrolling image or adjust the rate at which the image scrolls (Scroll Pause/ Scroll Speed) • Change the size of or remove the depth digit. Changing the range The DSM automatically adjusts the display to show the shallowest required range. Alternatively, you can select to range in/out on the image (up to the maximum depth displayed on the scrolling bottom and A-Scope images). Changes to the range are reflected in all Fishfinder windows. To select manual/auto range mode: To return to autorange: OUT RANGE D6585-1 IN RANGE AUTO Toggle to AUTO D8440_1 To select and adjust manual range mode: Shifting the image The DSM automatically adjusts the display to keep the bottom in the lower half of the display window. Alternatively, you can shift the image within the current range. Changes to the range shift are reflected in all Fishfinder windows. To shift the image: e.g. OUT RANGE MAN RANGE D6585-1 RANGE SHIFT 0FT RANGE SHIFT 5FT Toggle to MAN Press to highlight To return to the standard fishfinder image: Toggle to AUTO D8442_1 RANGE AUTO Adjust shift value as required. D8441_1 IN 81221_4.book Page 101 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 101 Zooming in on the bottom If necessary you can zoom in on the bottom to display more detail. This zoom option enables you to: • Replace the standard fishfinder image with the zoomed image or display the zoomed image alongside the standard fishfinder image. • Set to zoom level to one of the pre-defined zoom factor levels or adjusted manually. • Reposition the portion of the image to be zoomed, if required. Note: When the range increases, the area shown in the zoom window also increases. Selecting a split or full screen zoomed image You can either replace the standard fishfinder image with the zoomed image (ZOOM ON) or split the screen and display the zoomed image alongside the standard fishfinder image (ZOOM SPLIT). The zoomed section is indicated on the standard fishfinder screen by a zoom box (see illustration below). Zoom range box Standard fishfinder image Zoom range Zoom ZxR indicator ZOOM ON SPLIT OFF ZOOM FACTOR x2 x3 x4 xR ZOOM RANGE 4500ft ZOOM POSITION AUTO MAN ZOOM START 52.7ft D6676-3 Zoom box To select a split or full screen: ZOOM ON Or ZOOM SPLIT OK D8443_1 ZOOM... 81221_4.book Page 102 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 102 C-Series Display Reference Manual Selecting the zoom factor When the zoom function is active (ZOOM ON or ZOOM SPLIT), you can select either a predefined zoom factor or you can adjust the zoom factor manually. Pre-defined zoom factor Select x2, x3 or x4 for a predefined zoom level. The greater the factor, the smaller the area you are viewing and therefore the smaller the zoom box. These factors are proportioned to the range e.g. x2 x3 x4 ZOOM FACTOR x2 ZOOM... D8835_1 Zoom factor OK D8836_1 Toggle to x2, x3 or x4 zoom factor Manual zoom adjustment To manually adjust the range shown in the zoom window: e.g. ZOOM FACTOR 20ft Toggle to xR zoom factor Highlight soft key ZOOM FACTOR 10ft OK Adjust the zoom factor as required D8837_1 e.g. ZOOM FACTOR xR Adjusting the position of the zoomed area When the zoom function is selected, the system automatically selects the zoom position so that the bottom details are always in the lower half of the display. If required you can reposition the portion of the image to be zoomed so that an alternative area is displayed. With the zoom function set to ON or SPLIT: ZOOM POSITION AUTO MAN e.g. ZOOM START 29ft Highlight soft key ZOOM START 31ft Reposition zoomed image as required OK D8444_1 e.g. Note: Selecting Zoom automatically switches off Bottom Lock and A-Scope images. 81221_4.book Page 103 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 103 Simplifying the bottom image When you are looking for fish that feed close to the bottom, you can use the Bottom Lock function to filter out and flatten the bottom structure and display the fish (or any other objects directly above the bottom) more clearly. Bottom Lock is selected for individual fishfinder windows and can either replace (ON) or appear alongside (SPLIT) the standard fishfinder image. Note: If the A-Scope or Zoom image was displayed, selecting Bottom Lock automati- cally switches OFF A-Scope and Zoom. Bottom lock range (distance from bottom) Depth from the surface Gain: Auto High 200 kHz: Auto Depth reading BL Bottom shift B-LOCK RANGE 50ft BOTTOM SHIFT 14% Bottom lock image Standard fishfinder image D6672-3 BOTTOM LOCK ON SPLIT OFF Adjusting bottom lock range/position Adjusting the range of the bottom lock image allows you to view more bottom details. You can also reposition the image on screen to anywhere between the bottom of the window (0%) and the middle of the window (50%): BOTTOM LOCK ON B-LOCK RANGE 20ft BOTTOM LOCK SPLIT BOTTOM SHIFT 10% Adjust as required D8445-1 BOTTOM LOCK... 81221_4.book Page 104 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 104 C-Series Display Reference Manual Isolating bottom fish You can separate the echoes from fish near the bottom and from the bottom itself by using the White Line and/or the Bottom Fill features. Gain: Auto High 200 kHz: Auto Standard fishfinder image The standard fishfinder image displays the bottom as a combination of features (mud, sand, fish targets etc) with various sonar signal strengths. 75 75.9 ft Gain: Auto High 200 kHz: Auto White line When this feature is applied, a white lIne is drawn along the bottom (as defined by the digital depth value) and the detail below the bottom removed. Fish near the bottom can now be seen more easily. 75.9 ft Bottom fill Gain: Auto High 200 kHz: Auto When this feature is applied, the detail below the bottom is removed and replaced by a single contrasting color. 75 75.9 ft The bottom is now clearly defined and the fish near the bottom can be seen more easily. 100 Gain: Auto High 200 kHz: Auto White line and bottom fill When both White Line and Bottom Fill are applied, the bottom is defined by a white line and the detail below it replaced by a single contrasting color. 75.9 ft Both the bottom and fish near the bottom are now clearly defined. 100 Note: White Line and Bottom Fill are selected for individual fishfinder windows. D6833-3 75 81221_4.book Page 105 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 105 BOTTOM FILL ON PRESENTATION... OK and/or D6678-3 WHITE LINE ON Changing how the image scrolls Adjusting the scroll mode and speed You can adjust the speed at which the display scrolls, but the same section of the bottom is displayed regardless of scrolling speed. A faster speed displays more detail. This is useful when you are looking for fish. If you select a slower speed the information remains on the display for longer. The following options are available: • Manual - This allows you to set the scroll speed as a percentage of the maximum scroll rate for that depth. The lower the percentage, the slower the image will scroll. The default is manual adjustment with a full speed scroll (100%). • Automatic - The system automatically adjusts the scroll speed, based on boat speed: • Less than, or equal to 0.5 kts, scroll speed is constant at 10%. • Between 0.5–15 kts, scroll speed varies linearly with boat speed. • Greater than 15 kts, scroll speed is constant at 100%. To select the scroll mode and speed: Fishfinder Setup Menu Setup MENU Fishfinder Setup... GPS Setup... Enter Fishfinder Setup menu Depth Digit Size Depth Digit Position Target Depth ID Depth Lines Color Palette Scroll Manual Scroll Speed LARGE BOTTOM OFF OFF Copper MANUAL 100% 100% MANUAL AUTO Enter selection D8448_1 Highlight scroll mode/manual scroll speed as required Note: If you have configured a transducer with no paddle wheel, selecting AUTO will result in full speed scrolling (100%). 81221_4.book Page 106 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 106 C-Series Display Reference Manual Pausing the scrolling image You can pause the display to see a ‘snapshot’ of the image. When a display is paused, scrolling stops but the depth indication continues to be updated.Scroll pause/resume affects the currently selected fishfinder frequency (200kHz, 50kHz or BOTH). If you are in dual frequency mode (see page 114), you can pause one frequency while the other continues to scroll. This allows you to inspect a paused image, place waypoints or VRMs, while the other frequency continues to scroll and detect fish etc. When in automatic frequency mode and the depth changes, the new frequency will NOT be paused. To pause or resume scrolling: OK Toggle as required D8449_1 SCROLL PAUSE RESUME PRESENTATION... Changing how the depth digit is displayed The depth under the boat is displayed in the upper or lower left hand corner of the fishfinder window. The size of this depth digit can be adjusted or it can be switched on/ off for individual fishfinder windows. Changing the size/position of the depth digit You can decrease the size of the depth digit (to small or medium) and you can change its position to the top of the screen e.g. Depth Digit Size - SMALL Depth Digit Position - TOP D8451_1 Depth Digit Size - LARGE Depth Digit Position - BOTTOM To change the depth digit size/position: 81221_4.book Page 107 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 107 Fishfinder Setup Menu Depth Digit Size Depth Digit Position Target Depth ID Depth Lines Color Palette Scroll Manual Scroll Speed MENU GPS Status... Compass Setup... Enter Fishfinder Setup menu LARGE BOTTOM OFF OFF Copper MANUAL 100% Select required digit size and position D8450_1 Setup Fishfinder Setup... Note: No matter what size is selected, the Depth Digits will auto-shrink (when neces- sary) to fit in the available space. Removing/redisplaying the depth digit To remove or redisplay the depth digit: DEPTH DIGITS ON OFF OK D8452_1 PRESENTATION... Toggle to required status Note: When multiple fishfinder windows are displayed, we recommend that the depth digit is always displayed in at least one window. 5.5 Marking a position You can pause the scrolling image to place a waypoint at a position or target that you want to return to at a later date. When a waypoint is placed, its details are added to the Waypoint List and a vertical line labelled WPT (see illustration below) is displayed on screen. You can edit waypoints and navigate to them in the Fishfinder window. Notes: (1) For full details of working with waypoints, please refer to Chapter 3. (2) For details of how to pause the scrolling Fishfinder image, see page 106. Gain: Auto High 200 kHz: Auto WPT WPT WPT WPT TRANSDUCER SETTINGS… ZOOM… BOTTOM LOCK… A-SCOPE… PRESENTATION… D6856-2 WPT 81221_4.book Page 108 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 108 C-Series Display Reference Manual 5.6 Determining depths and distances of targets The fishfinder provides various features to determine depths and distances: Gain: Auto High 200 kHz: Auto VRM marker indicating distance behind boat Depth line VRM marker indicating depth of target 48 49 63 69 69 74 73 74 70 74 78 ON VRM 1 OFF RANGE 0.787nm 78 DEPTH 44.7ft Cursor (depth indicated in data bar) Depth Depth target ID markers D6864-2 Depth reading 49 • Depth reading - your current depth displayed. The size and position of this digit can be changed via the Fishfinder display Setup menu (see page 110). • Depth lines - horizontal dashed lines drawn at regular intervals to indicate the depth from the surface. These are switched on/off via the Fishfinder Display Setup menu (see page 113). • Depth Target ID - depths noted against recognized targets. The sensitivity of these IDs is directly linked to the Fish Alarm sensitivity; the greater the fish alarm sensitivity, the greater the number of labelled returns. These targets are switched on/off via the Fishfinder Display Setup menu (see page 113). • Cursor depth - the depth and the distance from your boat marked by the cursor, is indicated in the data bar at the top of the screen. This performs in a similar way to a VRM, but without lines. • VRMs - to indicate the distance behind your boat and the depth below of selected objects. For further information see page 109. 81221_4.book Page 109 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 109 Measuring using VRMs You can use a Variable Range Marker (VRM) to determine the depth and distancebehind-boat of an object. These markers consist of a horizontal (depth) line and a vertical (distance-behind-boat) line; each of which are marked with the appropriate measurement and are controlled individually. Note: VRMs set up in Fishfinder are unrelated to those set up in Radar. 1. Select the VRM option: VRM VRM... ON D8453_1 PRESENTATION... Toggle to ON 2. Pause the display to make it easier to position the VRM over an object (see page page 106) 3. Measure the depth and/or distance: . Measuring distance e.g. 1.56nm RANGE 49ft Move range marker over target OK and/or Measuring depth e.g. DEPTH 10ft To save position 12ft Move depth marker over target Note: To return the marker to its previous position, press CANCEL D8455_1 Press to highlight 81221_4.book Page 110 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 110 C-Series Display Reference Manual 5.7 Fishfinder alarms In addition to the system alarms (see page 187), the following alarms can be set when you are connected to a DSM or when the simulator is on: • Fish Alarms - sound when a target meets the specified sensitivity level and, is within the depth limits (if enabled). The greater the fish alarm sensitivity, the greater the number of target image depths displayed. • Shallow/Deep Alarms - sound when the DSM detects that the depth is less than the shallow limit, or greater than the deep limit. You can switch the alarms on, set the limits and specify the fish alarm sensitivity as described onpage 188. 5.8 Setting up your fishfinder The set up for your fishfinder can be changed from the standard configuration to suit your particular needs. The Fishfinder Setup Menu is divided into three sections: • Display settings. • Transducer settings. • DSM settings. To select the Fishfinder Setup Menus: Fishfinder Setup Menu Fishfinder Setup... MENU GPS Setup... Compass Setup... Enter Fishfinder Setup menu Depth Digit Size Depth Digit Position Target Depth ID Depth Lines Color Palette Scroll Manual Scroll Speed LARGE BOTTOM OFF OFF Copper MANUAL 100% Select Transducer Select Speed Transducer Depth Offset (Waterline) Depth Offset Temperature Offset Frequency Calibration... P65/P66 UNKNOWN 0.0ft 100% 0.00F DSM Reset... Trip Counter Reset... SONAR interference Rejection 2nd Echo Interference Rejection Ping Rate Limite (per sec.) Ping Enable Select required function Note: For general information on the Setup Menus, see page 183. Auto OFF 30 Display settings Transducer settings DSM settings D8456_1 Setup 81221_4.book Page 111 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 111 Display settings The display settings provide controls to change the fishfinder image. These settings are applied locally and will therefore only affect the individual display on which you are working: MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) Depth Digit Size The size of the digit indicating the depth SMALL MEDIUM LARGE Depth Digit Position The position of the digit indicating the depth BOTTOM TOP Target Depth ID Controls whether the depth of identified targets are displayed. N.B. The level of targets displayed is directly linked to the level of Fish Alarm sensitivity (see page 188). ON OFF Depth Lines Controls whether horizontal lines indicating depth are displayed ON OFF Color Palette Choose the color palette to suit different conditions/your personal preference. Classic Blue Classic Black Classic White Sunburst Greyscale Inverted Greyscale Copper Night Vision Scroll Select AUTO to vary the scroll speed in relation to your boat’s speed or MANUAL to specify the Scroll Speed. MANUAL AUTO Manual Scroll Speed If Scroll is set to MANUAL, specify the percentage of the normal speed that screen should scroll at (see page 105 for more details). 10-100% 100% 81221_4.book Page 112 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 112 C-Series Display Reference Manual Transducer Calibration The C-Series display receives the image from a DSM which processes sonar signals from a transducer mounted in the water. If the transducer is equipped with a speed paddle wheel and temperature-sensing thermistor, the DSM calculates speed and temperature. To ensure accurate readings it may be necessary to calibrate the transducer(s) by applying offsets to depth, speed and temperature. As these settings are held in the DSM and relate to the transducer, they are applied system-wide. The Fishfinder Setup Menu provides the following set up options for your transducer: MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) Select Transducer When selecting a transducer, the DSM reports to the C-Series whether it sees a 600W or 1kW transducer. The C-Series then allows you to select an appropriate transducer from the 600W or 1kW list. 600W detected: P65/66 P79 P319/B117/SS555 B66V/B66VL B744V/b744VL/SS544V B45 1kW detected: B256 B260 R99 Select Speed Transducer Select the equipped speed transducer. Note: This option is only available if the selected transducer is one that does not include an integrated speed transducer. NONE UNKNOWN B120/P120 ST 600 ST69 Depth Offset (Waterline) or (Keel) When the offset is '0' or positive (Waterline), the offset represents how far below the water's surface the transducer is. When the offset is negative (Keel), the offset represents how far below the transducer the keel is. 0 feet +/- 9.9 feet Speed Offset Specify the offset to calibrate the speed transducer (if fitted). 100% 1- 200% Temperature Offset Specify the offset to calibrate the thermistor (if fitted). 0°F +/- 9.9°F Frequency Calibration... Hides the setup menu and brings up a set of soft keys to tune the transducer frequencies. For details, see page 114. 50 kHz 200 kHz 81221_4.book Page 113 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 113 DSM Setup Certain conditions, such as a hard bottom or other vessels equipped with a fishfinder, may affect the DSM. The following DSM Setup controls enable you to change settings to allow for this. As they are held in the DSM, they are applied system-wide. MENU ITEM OPTIONS DSM Reset... Restore all settings on the DSM to factory default. When performing a DSM Reset, it is normal to briefly loose connection with the DSM. YES NO Trip Counter Reset... Resets the Trip Counter of the DSM. YES NO SONAR Interference Rejection Removes spikes caused by other fishfinder-equipped vessels AUTO LOW MEDIUM HIGH 2nd Echo Interference Rejection Minutely adjusts the ping rate according to the 2nd echo level. Results in better sensitivity of the image. OFF LOW HIGH Ping Rate Limit (per sec.) Provides a speed limiter; it is useful to adjust the ping rate to suit local conditions. For example, the ping rate may be too fast when there is a hard bottom in shallow water. 26 pings per second 5 to 30 pings per second Ping enable The sonar ping is normally enabled. It can be disabled. This is useful when other equipment is being tested, or if someone is diving beneath the boat. Disabled Enabled (Default in bold) Any changes that you make to the set up are saved when you power off the digital sounder module (DSM) except for the following: Type Function Reverts to Soft keys Gain AUTO (automatic) Auto Gain Mode MED (medium) TVG AUTO (automatic) Range AUTO (automatic) Range Shift 0 Power AUTO (automatic) Ping Speed Limit 26 Ping Enable Enabled Setup Menu 81221_4.book Page 114 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 114 C-Series Display Reference Manual 5.9 Other settings affecting the fishfinder image The system automatically adjusts the following settings in order to optimize the fishfinder image: • Operating frequency. • Gain modes (Gain, Color Gain, TVG) • Power setting. They should not ordinarily require adjustment. You can however make adjustments manually if required. Operating frequency modes The operating frequency is indicated in the status bar. You can choose to either set the frequency to automatic (default) or manual. Automatic frequency When operating in automatic frequency, your DSM automatically changes the frequency from 200 kHz to 50 kHz as your depth increases and from 50kHz to 200 kHz as your depth decreases. This mode is useful for automatically searching for the bottom and is the normal mode of operation. Manual frequency Manual frequency allows you to manually set the system to either a single or dual frequency mode: Single frequency mode This mode sets the transducer to ping at a single frequency: • 50 kHz - scans a wide area and penetrates water well. Use this setting when you are in deep water and the DSM is locked onto a shallow target e.g. very large shoal of fish or you are in very shallow water (<30 feet) and you need to see better fish targets (wider cone angle),or: • 200 kHz - scans a narrow area but produces more detail. Use this setting when you are in deep water and the 200 kHz signal is so strong that you want to retain this higher resolution picture. It is good for finding fish that are near the bottom or close together. To select a single frequency: T FREQUENCY AUTO MAN FREQ MODE SINGLE DUAL SELECTED FREQ 200 50 BOTH Toggle to required frequency D7353-2 FISHFINDER SETTINGS... Note: Changing the frequency in a single fishfinder window will automatically change all other fishfinder windows to that frequency. 81221_4.book Page 115 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 115 Dual frequency mode In dual frequency mode the DSM pings at the same rate but alternates between 200 kHz and 50 kHz. This allows you to select the required frequency(s) - 50kHz, 200 kHz or BOTH for each individual fishfinder window. Combine this mode with the zoom, bottom lock and A-scope functions to customize each fishfinder window to meet your particular requirements or fishing conditions. For example, when you are in deeper water you can set one fishfinder application to 200 kHz and another to 50kHz. Display the 50 kHz in normal mode to show full bottom detail and a long history. This will give you an overview of the current fishing conditions. Display the 200 kHz window in fullpan zoom to view the top of the water column in very high detail and see fish swimming near the surface. In a third fishfinder application, select BOTH to split the window and display a high resolution image (200 kHz) and a wider cone (50kHz) simultaneously. Using these settings covers all possibilities and ensures that nothing is missed. Note: When BOTH (default) is selected, any changes that you make to the zoom, bot- tom lock, A-scope etc. will be applied to both images within that window. To select the dual frequency(s) for the active fishfinder window: FREQUENCY AUTO MAN FREQ MODE SINGLE DUAL SELECTED FREQ 200 50 BOTH Toggle to required frequency D9059_1 FISHFINDER SETTINGS... Gain modes You can make various adjustments to the gain modes if required: • Gain mode. • Auto gain. • Color gain. • TVG. Note: In addition to the controls described in this section, the Fishfinder Setup options allow you to adjust the Interference Rejection, 2nd Echo Interference Rejection and Ping Rate Limit. These options are described on page 110. Auto gain modes GAIN... GAIN MODE AUTO LO AUTO GAIN MED HIGH Toggle to required setting D7357-2 FISHFINDER SETTINGS... 81221_4.book Page 116 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 116 C-Series Display Reference Manual The gain, or sensitivity, of the display adjusts background noise by varying the echo strength for display. The value of the GAIN control determines the strength above which echoes are displayed. There are three AUTO GAIN modes: • Low is ideal for viewing fishfinder images with a minimum of background noise as you are cruising to your fishing spot. Only the strongest echoes are displayed. • Medium is a slightly higher gain setting that displays more detailed echoes as you are trolling. This is the default mode. • High gives the best details of the targets you have located but also displays the most background noise and surface clutter. This is suitable when you are fishing. With all of these modes, the DSM will automatically adjust the Gain setting for current conditions and adjust separately for each frequency. Any adjustments made apply to all windows using that frequency. Manually adjusting the gain modes If necessary you can set the gain controls manually. The new values remain set even when you switch off the display and are applied to both the active window and any other fishfinder windows displaying that frequency. Manual Gain Mode This should be set high enough to see fish and bottom detail but without too much background noise. Generally, a high gain is used in deep and/or clear water; a low gain in shallow and/or murky water. GAIN... GAIN MODE AUTO GAIN MODE MAN Press to highlight soft key Toggle to manual and adjust setting D7548-2 100 FISHFINDER SETTINGS... Color Gain This sets the lower limit for the strongest echo color. All echoes with a signal strength above this value are displayed in the strongest color. Those with a weaker value are divided equally between the remaining colors. Setting a low value produces wide band for the weakest color, but a small signal band for the other colors; setting a high value gives a wide band for the strongest color, but a small signal band for the other colors. GAIN... COLOR GAIN AUTO COLOR GAIN MAN Press to highlight soft key Toggle to manual and adjust setting D7358-2 100 FISHFINDER SETTINGS... 81221_4.book Page 117 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 5: Using the Fishfinder 117 TVG (Time Varied Gain) The TVG (Time Variable Gain) reduces the clutter by varying the gain throughout the water column. This function is useful for reducing the appearance of ‘noise’. Increasing the TVG value increases the maximum depth to which TVG is applied. Decreasing it reduces the maximum depth. A low TVG value has little effect on gain in shallow water; a high value decreases the gain in shallow water so that only the strongest echoes are displayed. TVG has no effect in Fishfinder Simulator Mode. 100 TVG AUTO GAIN... TVG MAN Press to highlight soft key Toggle to manual and adjust setting D7359-2 FISHFINDER SETTINGS... Gain adjust (200/50) When the SELECTED FREQ is set to BOTH (see page 115), the GAIN ADJUST soft key is enabled to allow you to select the frequency that the gain controls affect. To adjust this gain setting: GAIN... GAIN ADJUST 200 50 Toggle to the required frequency D8457-1 FISHFINDER SETTINGS... Note: Gain adjustment for individual frequencies is only available when the selected frequency is set to BOTH. Adjusting the power setting The Power control provides adjustment of the transducer signal. Auto This is the default setting. When it is selected the DSM automatically determines the required power setting based on the current depth, speed, and (bottom) signal strength. Manual If you wish to manually adjust the power to suit current conditions, you can adjust the power level between 0 and 100%, in 10% increments. Lower power levels are normally used in depth ranges less than 8 ft. (2.4 m) and higher power levels are typically selected for depths greater than 12 ft. (3.7 m). Note: When the power level setting is changed there is a short delay while the new setting takes effect. 81221_4.book Page 118 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 118 C-Series Display Reference Manual To adjust the Power Setting: 1. Select the power setting function: POWER AUTO D8460_1 FISHFINDER SETTINGS... Press to highlight 2. Select the power setting mode and adjust as necessary: POWER AUTO OK Or 50 Select required mode POWER MAN Adjust level as required D8461_1 POWER MAN 81221_4.book Page 119 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 119 Chapter 6:Using the Radar 6.1 Introduction This chapter describes the basics of radar and the things that can affect your radar picture. It then shows you how to use your radar and its various functions including: • Changing orientation and motion mode. • Getting the best radar picture. • Measuring distances and bearings. • Collision avoidance using Guard Zones, MARPA and AIS. • Using waypoints to mark positions. • Setting up the radar display. • Radar alarms. • View AIS data. 6.2 What is radar? Radio Detection And Ranging (RADAR) is something that is in use all around us, although it is normally invisible. One of the most common uses of radar at sea is to detect the presence of objects, known as ‘targets’ at a distance, and if they are moving, detect their speed. This chapter of the Reference manual provides the information and instructions to enable you to start using the radar so that you know what is around you and use the inbuilt Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) functions to help in collision avoidance. Until you are familiar with interpreting the radar display, every opportunity should be taken to compare the radar screen patterns with visual targets, such as other boats, buoys and coastal structures. You should practise harbor and coastal navigation during daylight hours and in clear weather conditions. Detecting targets Radar works by transmitting radio pulses, then detecting reflections of these pulses (echoes) from objects in the area and displaying the reflections as targets on your display. 81221_4.book Page 120 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 120 C-Series Display Reference Manual Maximum radar range Maximum radar range is essentially line-of-sight, so is limited by the height of the scanner and the height of the target as illustrated below: Rmax a1 h a2 Earth Radar Rmax = 2.23 ( Rmax h H H h + H ) maximum radar range radar antenna height target height Cliff in nautical miles in metres in metres D1643-3 Rmax = radar horizon of antenna (a1) + radar horizon of target (a2) The table below shows typical maximum radar ranges for various radar antenna heights and target heights. Remember that although the radar horizon is greater than the optical horizon, the radar can only detect targets if a large enough target is above the radar horizon. Antenna height (m) Target height (m) Maximum range (nm) 3 3 7.7 3 10 10.9 5 3 8.8 5 10 12.0 Factors impairing a radar picture Not all radar echoes are produced by valid targets. Spurious echoes may be caused by: • 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. 81221_4.book Page 121 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 121 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 ranges (normally below 3 nm), and in particular with larger objects. Side lobe echoes form either arcs on the radar screen similar to range rings, or a series of echoes forming a broken arc. Main lobe Side lobe Side lobe Arc True echo Side echoes D1638-4 Antenna Indirect echoes There are several types of indirect echoes or ghost images. These sometimes have the appearance of true echoes, but in general they are intermittent and poorly defined. Passing ship True echo True echo Mast or funnel False echo D1641-4 False echo 81221_4.book Page 122 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 122 C-Series Display Reference Manual Multiple echoes Multiple echoes are not very common but can occur if there is a large target with a wide vertical surface at a comparatively short range. The transmitted signal will be reflected back and forth between the target and your own ship, resulting in multiple echoes, displayed beyond the range of the true target echo, but on the same bearing. True echo D1642-3 Multiple echoes Blind sectors Obstructions such as funnels and masts near the radar antenna may obstruct the radar beam and cause radar shadows or ‘blind sectors’. If the obstruction is relatively narrow, there will be a reduction of the beam intensity, though not necessarily a complete cut-off. However, for wider obstructions there may be a total loss of signal in the shadow area. There may 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 D3968-4 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 scales, and the echoes are not repetitive or consistent in position. With high winds and extreme conditions, echoes from sea clutter may cause dense background clutter in the shape of an almost solid disc. 81221_4.book Page 123 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 123 Rain or snow clutter D3967-4 The radar can see echoes from rain or snow. Returns from storm areas and rain squalls consist of countless small echoes that continuously change 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. Interference D6601-2 When two or more radar-equipped vessels are operating within range of each other mutual radar interference can occur. This usually appears as a spiral of small dots from the display centre This type of interference is most noticeable at long ranges. 81221_4.book Page 124 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 124 C-Series Display Reference Manual 6.3 Powering on/off the various scanner operating modes To control the power to the radar: SCANNER OFF Switch scanner ON or OFF RADAR TX Select required operating mode D8397_1 SCANNER ON The scanner icon in the data bar indicates the chosen status and is described as: Radar Mode Radar status icon Scanner on and transmitting. When SCANNER set to ON, select this mode to activate scanner. This is the usual mode of operation. D7440-1 Transmit (TX) Status description/use (Rotating icon) Scanner on but not transmitting and antenna not rotating. Antenna does not rotate, the scanner does not transmit and the radar data is removed from the screen. This is a power save mode used when radar not needed for short time periods. When you return to transmit mode, the magnetron does not need to warm up. This is the default mode. D6894-2 Standby (STDBY) (static icon) Scanner powered off When radar not required but display in use for other applications e.g. chart. When selected, system countdowns - during this time you cannot re-power the scanner. D7441-1 Off (grayed-out icon) D7442-1 Timed transmit (rotating/static icon) Scanner switches between on/transmitting & standby mode Power save mode when constant use of radar not required. To set up this option, see page 148 Note: When an open array antenna is fitted, the system stops the antenna in the for- ward facing position when Standby mode is selected. 81221_4.book Page 125 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 125 6.4 The radar picture You will need heading and position data for full functionality of your radar. A fast heading sensor is also needed for operation of MARPA and can maximize the performance of radar/chart overlay. With your radar scanner connected and the radar in transmit mode, the radar picture, provides a map-like representation of the area in which the radar is operating e.g. Orientation Motion mode Range ring spacing Data bar Range 3nm Head-Up Relative Motion Rings ½nm Radar status icon Landmass Ship's heading marker Boat's position Waypoint Surface vessel VRM/EBL... TARGET TRACKING... GAIN... ENHANCE ECHOES... PRESENTATION... D6803-3 Range ring Typically, your boat’s position is at the centre of the display, and its dead ahead bearing is indicated by a vertical heading line, known as the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM). On-screen targets may be large, small, bright or faint, dependent on the size of the object, its orientation and surface. Strongest target returns are displayed in yellow with weaker returns in two shades of blue. Be aware that the size of a target on screen is dependent on many factors and may not necessarily be proportional to its physical size. Nearby objects may appear to be the same size as a distant larger objects. With experience, the approximate size of different objects can be determined by the relative size and brightness of the echoes. You should bear in mind that: The size of each on-screen target is affected by: • The physical size of the reflecting object. • The material from which the object is made. Metallic surfaces reflect signals better than non-metallic. • Vertical objects such as cliffs reflect signals better than sloping ones such as sandbanks • High coastlines and mountainous coastal regions can be observed at longer radar ranges. Therefore, the first sight of land may be a mountain several miles inland 81221_4.book Page 126 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 126 C-Series Display Reference Manual from the coastline. Although 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 and toss about in the waves. Consequently, these echoes tend to fade and brighten and at times, to disappear momentarily. • Buoys and small boats often resemble each other, but boats can often be distinguished by their motion. 6.5 Marking a position on the radar screen You can mark a position by using a waypoint. Waypoints are positions marked on the screen as a reference or destination point and are stored in the Waypoint list. They can also be used to build routes and assist in passage planning. Waypoints are placed on the radar screen via the WPTS/MOB button in the same way as they are placed on a chart. You can edit waypoints and navigate to waypoints in the radar window For full details on using waypoints and passage planning see Chapter 3:Working with Waypointsand Chapter 4:Using the Chart. 6.6 Changing what you see in the radar window The radar screen can be tailored to your particular needs. You can: • Change how the radar is orientated (see page 126). • Change where your boat is positioned (motion mode) in relation to the radar (see page 128). • Show or hide waypoints (see page 42). • Show or hide range rings (see page 130). • Change the bearing mode for EBLs (see page 130). • Show AIS targets. Setting the orientation of the radar The orientation of the radar refers to the relationship between the radar and the direction that you are travelling in. There are three orientation modes to choose from: • Head up. • North up. • Course up. These orientation modes are used in conjunction with motion mode (see page 128) to control how your boat and radar relate to one another and how they are displayed on 81221_4.book Page 127 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 127 screen. Any changes that you make to the orientation of the radar are retained when you switch off. Head Up (H-UP) This is the default mode for the radar application. e.g: N 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 D8398_1 N North Up (N-UP) e.g: True north at top N As your boat's heading changes: Radar picture fixed (north up) SHM rotates accordingly D8399_1 N Notes: (1) If heading data becomes unavailable whilst in this mode, a warning message will be shown, the status bar indicates 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. (2) It is not possible to select Head Up mode when the motion mode is set to True. 81221_4.book Page 128 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 128 C-Series Display Reference Manual Course Up (C-UP) e.g: N As your boat's heading changes: Radar picture fixed SHM rotates accordingly Current course upwards D8400_1 N 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 always prioritizes this information in the following order.: 1. Bearing from origin to destination, i.e. intended course. 2. Locked heading from an Autopilot. 3. Bearing to waypoint. 4. Instantaneous heading. Note: If heading data becomes unavailable whilst in this mode, a warning message will be shown, the status bar indicates the Course Up in brackets and the radar uses 0° heading in relative motion. When heading data becomes available once more, CourseUp mode is reinstated. PRESENTATION… RADAR MODE & ORIENTATION… ORIENTATION H-UP N-UP C-UP D6592-2 To select the orientation mode: The selected motion mode is displayed in the status bar. Setting the motion mode The motion mode controls the relationship between the radar and your boat. There are two modes: • Relative motion. • True motion. The selected motion mode is displayed in the status bar. The default setting is relative motion with zero offset 81221_4.book Page 129 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 129 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. 0 offset 1/ offset 3 2/ offset 3 D6842-2 You can specify whether the boat is fixed in the centre of the window (0 offset) or offset by 1/3 or 2/3 to increase the view ahead i.e. The default mode for the radar application is Relative with zero offset. To change the vessel offset: RADAR MODE & ORIENTATION… VESSEL OFFSET 0 Toggle as required D8805_1 PRESENTATION… Note: If no position data is available, the status bar shows the motion mode in brack- ets. 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. Notes: (1) If heading and position data become unavailable when True motion is se- lected, a warning message will be shown, the mode will revert to relative motion and be noted in the status bar in brackets e.g. (TM) (2) It is not possible to select True Motion when the orientation is set to Head Up. To change the motion mode: RADAR MODE & ORIENTATION… MOTION MODE TM RM Toggle as required D6838-2 PRESENTATION… 81221_4.book Page 130 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 130 C-Series Display Reference Manual Showing or hiding the range rings To turn the range rings on/off: RANGE RINGS OFF ON Toggle as required D6897-2 PRESENTATION 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), magnetic/true (M/T). When M/T is selected, the EBL bearings will be expressed as either true or magnetic dependant on the equipment connected. The current EBL bearing is expressed on both the radar screen EBL label and on the ADJUST EBL soft key. To change the EBL reference: EBL REFERENCE M/T REL Toggle as required D6898-2 PRESENTATION 6.7 Getting the best picture You can improve the quality of the radar picture by using: • The gain controls - sea, gain, tune, FTC and rain. • The target display controls - interference rejection, expansion, wakes. Using the GAIN functions The gain function reduces the effects of false echoes and clutter. For the best results Raymarine recommends that you retain the AUTO default setting. You can however adjust these settings manually if required. Manually adjusting the gain modes The sea, gain and tune controls can all be adjusted manually if necessary: o SEA GAIN MAN GAIN AUTO MAN GAIN MAN TUNE AUTO TUNE MAN Press to highlight Toggle to manual (MAN) 50 Adjust level as required D8406_1 SEA HBR Note: The new values remain set even when you switch off the display and are applied to both the active window and any other radar windows. 81221_4.book Page 131 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 131 Sea Radar echoes from waves around your boat can clutter the centre of the radar picture, making it difficult to detect real targets (see page 122). Adjusting the sea mode will reduce this clutter for up to 5 nautical miles (depending on wave and sea conditions) from your boat. This has the effect of reducing the sea echoes to intermittent small dots whilst small targets remain visible and persistent. Gain levels further from your boat remain unchanged. There are three sea gain modes: • HBR (Automatic Harbor mode) - this takes account of the effects of land clutter so that small target are not lost. It should be used when you are in harbor or in close proximity to land. • OSH (Automatic Offshore mode) - the system continually calculates the required level of sea clutter control. • MAN (Manual mode) - this enables you to select the sea clutter level and then adjust the settings to ensure that all close small targets are visible. On short range scales, do not set the SEA control so high that all clutter is removed, since this could stop you seeing echoes from close targets. The acuteness of the sea clutter curve is set up in the Radar Setup menu (see page 149). Manual sea clutter mode should be used in conjunction with the GAIN function (described below). 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. Be careful not to set the gain too low, or you may miss weak or small targets. • For shorter ranges - reduce the gain slightly to reduce the speckle and therefore improve target definition. Note: If you set the GAIN to MAN (manual), you should check it every time you change the range scale. Tune The tune function is used to fine tune the receiver in the scanner for maximum target returns on the display. Auto mode In AUTO mode, the radar tunes itself automatically on all range scales. This is the default 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. 81221_4.book Page 132 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 132 C-Series Display Reference Manual 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. You should adjust the control to obtain the maximum signal strength (indicated by the eight step horizontal bar.). If you cannot tune the radar successfully, refer to the Installation Guide. FTC You can use the Fast Time Constant (FTC) function to remove areas of clutter at a distance from your boat or to distinguish between two very close echoes on the same bearing, which may otherwise merge and appear as one echo When the FTC function is turned up, only the leading edge of large (rain clutter) echoes is shown, while the effect on smaller (ship) echoes is only slight. As the receiver is less sensitive, and background noise and fill-in returns from land and other large targets reduced, you should turn the FTC function down when its use is not required. Since storm cells are usually visible for long distances due to their extreme altitude, you may wish to leave them displayed so that you can observe the location of bad weather. Note: Use FTC in conjunction with the RAIN function to obtain the best picture. Rain Your radar detects echoes from rain or snow. The strength of these echoes is dependent upon the altitude, range, density and size of the snow flakes or rain droplets and will appear on screen (see page 123) 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 detection of actual targets is made easier. Using the enhance echoes functions You can improve visibility with the enhance echoes function. Interference Rejection ON The interference rejection function, which is normally left switched on, automatically reduces any mutual radar interference when two radar equipped vessels are operating within range of each other (see page 123). To change the interference rejection setting: 81221_4.book Page 133 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 133 Setup Radar Setup Menu Interference Reject NORMAL Target Expansion LOW Wakes Period 1 min Radar Setup... GPS Status... Compass Setup... Highlight Radar Setup OK Select Interference Reject Select Radar Setup D8414_1 MENU Select NORMAL or HIGH Note: This menu can also be selected by pressing and holding INT. REJECT. If you wish to detect the presence of other radars in the vicinity: ENHANCE ECHOES... INT REJECT ON OFF D8416_1 OFF Expansion The expansion function allows you to either override the pulse length or to give larger returns so targets are easier to see: Overriding the pulse length To override the pulse length: 1. Select the Radar Setup Menu: Press and hold Select Target Expansion D8417_1 Radar Setup Menu NORMAL EXPANSION HIGH ON OFF 1 min Interference Reject ENHANCE Target Expansion ECHOES... Wakes Period Enter Target Expansion option OK D8419_1 Select HIGH 2. Set the magnification level for target expansion to HIGH: Larger returns To alter the processing to give larger returns: ENHANCE ECHOES... EXPANSION ON OFF Press and hold D8417_1 1. Select the Radar Setup Menu: 2. Set the magnification level for target expansion to LOW: Select Target Expansion Enter Target Expansion option Select HIGH Note: Selecting this option may compromise target resolution. OK D8420_1 Radar Setup Menu Interference Reject NORMAL Target Expansion LOW Wakes Period 1 min 81221_4.book Page 134 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 134 C-Series Display Reference Manual Wakes When the wakes function is switched on, you can see the direction and speed of moving targets relative to your boat. A target is displayed in yellow and as the signal diminishes with time it is shown in paler shades of blue. Displaying wakes To switch on the wakes function: D8421_1 WAKES ON ENHANCE ECHOES... Toggle to ON Specifying the wake period You can select via the Radar Setup Menu, whether these wakes are shown for periods of 10 seconds, 30, seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes. To specify the wake period: Setup Radar Setup Menu Interference Reject NORMAL Target Expansion LOW Wakes Period 1 min Radar Setup... MENU GPS Status... Compass Setup... OK System Setup... Highlight Wakes Period Highlight Radar Setup Select wakes period D8422_1 Select Wakes Period Select Radar Setup Note: You can also enter the Radar Setup Menu by pressing and holding the WAKES soft key. ENHANCE ECHOES... CLEAR WAKES D8423_1 Removing wakes When the currently displayed wakes are no longer required they can be remove from your screen: 81221_4.book Page 135 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 135 6.8 Changing the displayed range You can zoom in or out to view your radar picture at varying 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. The scale you will need is dependent upon where you are navigating and the level of detail that you wish to see: • Short range scales - provide greater detail of radar echoes close to the vessel, and are most suited for use as you approach coastlines, habors or other vessels in the area. The shortest range scale available is 1/8 nautical miles (or the equivalent in the chosen unit). • Long range scales - provide the best overview of the vessel’s relationship to landmasses, weather fronts and large ship targets in or beyond the field of vision. The longest range scale available is between 24 and 72 nautical miles (or the equivalent in the chosen unit) depending upon the scanner fitted. The range of the radar is adjusted by pressing the RANGE button. OUT RANGE IN D6585-2 Press IN to decrease the range scale or ‘zoom in’. Press OUT to increase the range scale or ‘zooms out. Each press of the button changes the range by one setting. Pressing and holding the button will change the range quickly in the required direction. Radar range and chart scale synchronization The chart application includes an option to synchronize the radar range and chart scale. When synchronization is switched on: • The radar range in all radar windows, changes to match the chart scale. • ‘Sync’ is indicated in the top left-hand corner of the chart window. • If you change the radar range, in any radar window, all synchronized chart views change scale to match. • If you change the scale of a synchronized chart window, all radar windows change range to match. PRESENTATION… CHART MODE AND ORIENTATION… CHART SYNC RDR D7578-3 With a chart window active, set the radar range synchronization: Note: Radar range synchronization is not available when the chart motion mode is set to Autorange. 81221_4.book Page 136 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 136 C-Series Display Reference Manual 6.9 Measuring distances, ranges and bearings When you are using the radar application, you can measure distances, ranges and bearings in a variety of ways. These options are detailed in the table below: 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 ... Using the range rings Use the range rings to gauge the approximate distances between points. Range rings are concentric circles displayed on the screen and centred from your boat at pre-set distances. The number and spacing of the rings changes as you range in and out. 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 D8407_1 e.g. ... Using the cursor To measure the bearing and range from your boat to a specified target, move the cursor to the appropriate position on the screen. Bearing and range from your vessel to cursor D8402_1 Cursor Note: If cursor data is not shown, refer to page 180. 81221_4.book Page 137 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 137 ... Using VRMs and EBLs What is a VRM? VRM A Variable Range Marker (VRM) is a circle centred on your vessel’s position and fixed with respect to the heading mode. When this circle is adjusted to align with a target, its range from your boat is measured and displayed on the ADJUST VRM soft key. D8408_1 The data is also displayed if you select the VRM with the cursor. What is an EBL? EBL An Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) is a line drawn from your boat to the edge of the window. When this line is rotated to align with a target, its bearing relative to your boat’s heading is measured and displayed on the ADJUST EBL soft key. D8425_1 The data is also displayed if you select the EBL with the cursor. Note: To change the EBL reference from relative to magnetic or true, see page 130. Combined VRM and EBL VRM Target EBL D8403_1 A VRM and an EBL can be combined to measure both the range and the bearing of the specified target. 81221_4.book Page 138 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 138 C-Series Display Reference Manual Tracking a target with a VRM/EBL You will be able to tell which way the target is traveling by watching how it moves in relation to the EBL. If it continues traveling directly along the EBL, it shows that it is on a possible collision course with your boat - take the appropriate action. Creating a VRM and/or EBL To use VRMs and EBLs to tell you the range and bearing of a target: 1. Select the VRM/EBL 1option: VRM/EBL 1 ON VRM/EBL... D8404_1 Toggle to ON Adjust VRM highlighted Note: The first VRM/EBL will be placed at a location of 1/3 of the current range and 030° relative to your boat’s head. If this setting is adjusted, the display will retain the adjustments and use them when the VRM/EBL is next turned on. 2. Adjust the VRM to the required size: ADJUST VRM 0.838nm D8405_1 Adjust VRM to required size Distance from your boat to VRM displayed on soft key. 3. Adjust the EBL to the required angle: ADJUST EBL 410P Adjust EBL to required angle Angle to starboard/ port displayed on soft key. OK D8427_1 ADJUST EBL xxx0 4. Save the adjustment and remove control from the VRM/EBL: 5. To place a second VRM/EBL if required: VRM/EBL 2 ON OFF Toggle to ON Adjust VRM highlighted D8428_1 SET UP VRM/EBL 2 81221_4.book Page 139 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 139 ... Using floating VRMs/EBLs You can use the VRM/EBL float function to measure the range and bearing between any two points on the radar screen. This function allows you to move the VRM/EBL centre away from your boat’s position and onto a target. You can then change the radius of the VRM to determine the distance between two points and change the angle of the EBL, relative to its new origin, to obtain the bearing. Floating a VRM/EBL 1. Create the VRM/EBL as described previously. 2. Select the floating option: VRM/EBL Position cursor over VRM/EBL ADJUST FLOAT FLOATING EBL... Soft key highlighted VRM/EBL highlighted Cursor centered VRM/EBL... D8429_1 Or: 3. Measure the range between two points: Define first point: Move VRM/EBL center over first target OK OK To save and remove highlight To access soft keys Define second point: ADJUST VRM 2.6nm Move VRM over 2nd target 4. Measure the bearing between two points: Range between 1st & 2nd target on soft key D8430_1 ADJUST VRM xxxnm 81221_4.book Page 140 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM C-Series Display Reference Manual ADJUST VRM 1900 ADJUST EBL xxx0 Move EBL over 2nd target Bearing between 1st & 2nd target on soft key OK To save & remove highlight D8431_1 140 5. If required, you can float a second VRM/EBL: i. Press SET UP VRM/EBL 2. ii. Toggle the VRM/EBL 2 to ON. iii. Repeat steps 1 to 8 above. Unfloating a VRM/EBL To unfloat VRM/EBLs and return them to the central position: 1. Select the VRM/EBL option. 2. Unfloat VRM/EBL 1 or 2: To unfloat VRM/EBL 1: FLOATING EBL... CENTER OK To unfloat VRM/EBL 2: FLOATING EBL... CENTER OK D8432_1 SET UP VRM/EBL 2 6.10 Using radar to avoid a collision Your radar includes numerous functions to help you avoid a collision. You can: • Assess how far away a target is and its bearing (VRMs/EBLs). • Set an alarm to trigger when a target is within a specified zone (Guard Zones). • Display detailed information on tracked targets (MARPA). • Display the identity of other vessels and if broadcasted, their voyage information (AIS). • Display the range and bearing of a target. Guard Zones Guard zones are fixed with respect to the SHM, moving as it moves. They also move if the centre is offset or the range scale is changed, so that the pre-marked area is 81221_4.book Page 141 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 141 maintained. A guard zone only operates when the whole zone is displayed on the screen. An audible alarm sounds to alert you when a target enters the zone. Guard zones are inactive for 10 seconds after being placed or re-sized, to avoid inappropriate alarms whilst they are being positioned. You can set up guard zones to be either sector zones or 360° (circular) zones. Your radar can be set up using one or two zones. You can adjust the sensitivity of the guard zone via the Alarms Setup Menu described on page 188. To set up a guard zone: 1. Select the guard zone option: TARGET TRACKING D6834-2 MONITOR IN ZONES... 2. Select Zone 1 or 2: ZONE 1 SET UP ZONE 1 ON Or SET UP ZONE 2 D8433_1 ZONE 2 ON Toggle to ON You can now select the guard zone to be either a sector or a circular zone. Sector guard zones 6nm Head-Up Relative Motion Rings 1nm D6815_3 Sector Guard Zone To set up a sector guard zone: 81221_4.book Page 142 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 142 C-Series Display Reference Manual Repeat for other settings SET INNER xx.xx nm Press to highlight OK Set inner limit for guard zone D6761_3 ZONE SHAPE CIRCLE Circular guard zone 6nm Head-Up D6832-2 Circular Guard Zone To set up a circular guard zone: Repeat for other settings SET INNER xx.xx nm Press to highlight OK Set inner limit for guard zone D6761_3 ZONE SHAPE CIRCLE 81221_4.book Page 143 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 143 MARPA 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 conditions where acquiring a target may become difficult. These same conditions may be a factor in successfully tracking a target. Some of the 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 excessive sea clutter or in deep swells. • Choppy sea state conditions exist yielding poor stability; own boat’s heading data is very unstable. • Inadequate heading data. 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 another target or changes to a lost symbol target. If any of these conditions are present, acquisition and tracking may need to be reinitiated or, in some cases be impossible to maintain. Improving the quality of the heading data will reduce the effect of the other conditions. Introduction to MARPA You can use the Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) functions for target tracking and risk analysis. MARPA improves collision avoidance by obtaining detailed information for up to 10 automatically tracked targets and provides continuous, accurate and rapid situation evaluation. 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). Each target tracked can be displayed with a CPA graphic which shows the target vessel, course and speed (as a vector) and indicates 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. 81221_4.book Page 144 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 144 C-Series Display Reference Manual How is a risk assessed? 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 dangerous 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 contact 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 appropriate soft key will silence the alarm and remove the on-screen warning and the target lost symbol. How far from my boat does MARPA work? 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. What happens to target data? All MARPA targets are stored in a MARPA database list which shows the following information: MARPA LIST ID Bearing 1 022 T 2 TARGET TRACKING o o 025 T Range 0.000nm 0.000nm True Course True Speed o 0.0kts 0.000nm 00h00m00s 0.0kts 0.000nm 00h00m00s 180 T o 180 T CPA TCPA D6811_2 MARPA LIST... Target display Target being acquired Dangerous target Safe target Lost target D7542_2 Each target is displayed as a symbol which indicates its status: 81221_4.book Page 145 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 145 D6810_4 MARPA targets CPA graphics CPA graphics show vectors for your vessel and a selected target. A vector is a line onscreen showing the predicted courses of your vessel and the selected target if you both remain on your present course. These vectors vary in length due to boat speed and vector length set in the MARPA Setup menu. Vector CPA graphic 9 D9008_1 3 1810T 17.1 kt Move cursor over target CPA GRAPHIC ON ON - The CPA graphic will be displayed for as long as the target is being tracked. CPA GRAPHIC OFF OFF - No CPA graphic is shown. CPA GRAPHIC AUTO AUTO - When you place the cursor over any part of a MARPA symbol, the CPA graphic is displayed. This is the default setting. D9009_1 To display the CPA graphic and associated soft keys: 81221_4.book Page 146 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 146 C-Series Display Reference Manual True mode With the display set in True 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. Relative mode With the display set in Relative 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. Setting up MARPA TARGET TRACKING... MARPA & AIS OPTIONS... MARPA OPTIONS... VECTOR LENGTH TARGET HISTORY OWN VESSEL SAFE ZONE TIME TO SAFE ZONE SAFE ZONE RING 6min Off 0.5nm 3min HIDDEN Highlight required parameter Select required level You can set up the following MARPA parameters: Parameter Options (Default in bold) 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 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. 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. Time to safe zone If a target enters your safe zone within this time period, it is considered dangerous. Safe zone ring Controls whether the safe zone ring is displayed or hidden on screen OFF, 0.5 min, 1 min, 3 min, 6 min 0.1 nm, 0.2nm, 0.5nm, 1.0 nm, 2.0nm 3 mins, 6 mins, 12 mins, 24 mins Visible Hidden D6600-2 Enter highlighted parameter 81221_4.book Page 147 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 147 Acquiring a target to track 1. Select target to be acquired: Target Move cursor over target to be acquired D6829-2 TARGET TRACKING... 2. Acquire target: 'Target being acquired' symbol displayed If target present for several scans, the radar will lock onto it and change the symbol to 'Safe' D8806-1 ACQUIRE TARGET Note: If set to ON, the CPA graphic is displayed. Cancelling targets ... from the screen To cancel a target from the screen: Cancelling all targets CANCEL ALL TARGETS CANCEL TARGET Move cursor over target to be cancelled Move cursor over target to be cancelled D8434_1 Cancelling an individual target ...from the MARPA list To cancel a target from the MARPA list: TARGET TRACKING... 2. Cancel target/s: MARPA LIST... D8436_1 1. Display the MARPA List: 81221_4.book Page 148 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 148 C-Series Display Reference Manual To cancel an individual target: MARPA LIST... ID Bearing Range Course Speed 1 2 1370T 1870T 1.4nm 4.0nm 1800T 1300T CPA TCPA 2.2kt 1.4nm 2min 1.5kt 4.0nm 8min CANCEL TARGET OK Highlight target to be cancelled To cancel all targets: CANCEL ALL TARGETS D8435_1 OK Displaying vessel identity (AIS) If you have an AIS receiver fitted to your system, you can use the AIS feature to: • Display a target for any other AIS equipped vessels within a specified range of your boat. • Display voyage information being broadcasted by these targets i.e. their position, course, speed and rate of turn. • Display basic or detailed information for each target vessel including safety critical target data. • Set up a safe zone around your boat. • View alarm and safety related messages. PRESENTATION AIS LAYER ON D9024_1 This information is displayed in the form of an overlay or as a dialog box on your radar screen. To overlay AIS on a radar window: For more information on AIS, see Chapter 11:Automatic Identification System (AIS). 6.11 Setting up your radar The set up for your radar can be changed from the standard configuration to suit your particular needs. Although you will probably only do this when you first use the radar, you may decide to make subsequent adjustments once you become more familiar with the system. Any settings that you change are retained and become the default settings even when you power off. To select the Radar Setup menus when a radar window is active: 81221_4.book Page 149 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 6: Using the Radar 149 Radar Setup Menu Setup MENU GPS Status... Compass Setup... System Setup... Highlight Radar Setup menu Enter Radar Setup menu Active Scanner 2kw Radome Interference Reject Target Expansion Wakes Period NORMAL LOW 1min Timed Transmit Transmit Period Standby Period OFF 10 SCANS 3 MINS Sea Clutter Curve... Antenna Size Bearing Alignment Radar Advanced Setup... Function Description Interference Rejection Radome Options (Default in bold) When ON, any mutual radar interference between two radar equipped vessels operating within range of each other, is automatically reduced. NORMAL Target Expansion LOW Wakes Period 10 seconds Timed Transmit OFF Transmit Period 10 scans Standby Period 3 minutes Sea Clutter Curve... 1-8 Antenna Size Open array 48” 72” When ON, targets are magnified to make them easier to see. When ON, the target is displayed at the brightest level and its previous positions are retained at successively fainter levels on the screen. Controls the radar’s timed transmission power-save mode. When ON, the scanner performs the number of scans specified and then shuts down for the number of minutes specified by the Standby Period. Indicates the number of minutes that the system shuts down - the scanner does not rotate and the display is in standby mode. Adjusts the acuteness of the sea clutter curve when the sea clutter option is set to manual (see page 122). If an open array scanner is fitted, this specifies the size of the scanner. Bearing alignment Correct for display azimuth error. Please refer to the C-Series installation guide. Radar Advanced Setup Please refer to the C-Series installation guide. HIGH HIGH 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes 10 minutes ON 20 scans 30 scans 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes D8437_1 Radar Setup... 81221_4.book Page 150 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 150 C-Series Display Reference Manual 6.12 Warnings of potential dangers If switched on, the following alarms will be triggered when you are in the radar application: • System alarms - anchor, timer, alarm clock and temperature. • Navigation alarms - arrival and off track. • Radar alarms - guard zones. • Fishfinder alarms. • AIS alarms. • Depth alarms. • Data alarms. • External SeaTalk alarms. When an alarm is triggered, a buzzer sounds and a pop-up window describing the alarm and how to clear it is displayed. To switch these alarms on/off and set the limits: MENU GPS Status... Compass Setup... System Setup... Alarm Setup... Alarm Setup Menu System Alarms Setup... Navigation Alarms Setup... Radar Alarms Setup... Fishfinder Alarms Setup... Highlight Alarm Setup menu Highlight appropriate sub-menu Enter Alarm Setup menu Enter sub-menu Note: For more details of alarms, see page 27 and page 187. D8438_1 Setup Radar Setup... 81221_4.book Page 151 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 7: Using the data application 151 Chapter 7: Using the data application 7.1 Introduction D9010_1 The data application enables you to view numeric data generated by the system or by instruments available on NMEA or SeaTalk. 7.2 Selecting a data application To select a data application: 1. Select a page set that includes a data application: PAGE OK Highlight suitable page set with Digital Data application 2. Select a page which includes a data window: Press Select page including Digital Data application D8464_1 PAGE D8465_1 Press and hold 81221_4.book Page 152 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 152 C-Series Display Reference Manual 7.3 Selecting the data for display You can either select a panel of pre-configured data or customize the application to display the data of your choice. Note: Panel selection is a local setting and will therefore only affect the individual dis- play on which you are working. Pre-configured data panels The pre-configured data panels include data associated with Navigation, Waypoint, Route, Fishing or Sailing: Panel Type Navigation Waypoint Route Fishing Sailing Vessel position Active waypoint TTG VMG - Waypoint Depth Cog Sog Speed Set/Drift XTE Trip Local time Sea temperature Ground wind App wind True wind VMG wind D8950_1 Data content Heading 81221_4.book Page 153 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 7: Using the data application 153 To select a pre-configured data panel: e.g. ACTIVE Move control to Digital Data window Select page including Digital Data application Select required panel type Selected panel type displayed D8466_1 WAYPOINT Customize the panels You can customize each panel by changing: • The panel name. • The size and number of data cells • The data contained in each cell. This data can include any transducer or internally calculated navigation data that is available on NMEA or SeaTalk. Additional data includes a compass rose, a distance log and four resettable trip counters. • How the data is displayed. You can control whether the data is displayed in numerical, digits, gauge or graphical format as appropriate to each data item. Note: You can also configure the data panels in this way in the Engine Monitoring and CDI applications. Renaming a panel You can customize the names of the panels as required e.g. the SAILING panel could be renamed RACING: 1. Select and rename the appropriate panel: e.g. e.g. Rename Instrument panel SAILING RENAME PANEL... Panel name Press and hold soft key of panel for renaming Raci D8732_1 To rename the panel use: and/or Soft key , 2. Save the changes: e.g. To return to panel soft keys OK NAVIGATION WAYPOINT ROUTE FISHING Racing Soft key changes to reflect renamed panel D8733_1 OK 81221_4.book Page 154 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 154 C-Series Display Reference Manual Selecting cell data To select the data that is to appear in each cell: 1. Select the data group for the relevant panel e.g. Data Groups e.g. SAILING SELECT DATA... Press and hold relevant soft key Vessel Navigation Depth Environment Wind Time and Date Engine Select data group D9106_1 Highlight data group 2. Select the data to be inserted in the highlighted panel: Numeric Graph - 1 Second Interval Graph p - 10 Second Interval Graph - 1 Minute Interval Graph - 5 Minute Interval Data Pressure Air Temp Sea Temp p Set Drift OK Select format (if applicable) Highlight required data D8729_1 Select data Changing the size of the cells You can change the size of the cells to meet your own particular requirements by using the MERGE CELLS or SPLIT CELL function. Splitting a cell Use the SPLIT CELL function to create two smaller data cells: 1. Select the relevant cell within the required panel: e.g. e.g. Heading 2960T e.g. Speed 20.0kt Heading 2960T Speed 20.0kt Press and hold relevant soft key Trip 13.85nm Trip 13.85nm Active cell highlighted Move highlight to relevant cell The direction in which the selected cell can be split is indicated on the soft key. 2. Split the highlighted cell: D9107_1 NAVIGATION 81221_4.book Page 155 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 7: Using the data application 155 = Split horizontally e.g. e.g. Heading 2960T Heading 2960T Speed 20.0kt Trip 13.85nm Cell for splitting selected SPLIT CELL Speed 20.0kt OK Depth Trip 48.5ft 13.85nm Soft key indicates direction of split Cell splits horizontally OR Split vertically e.g. e.g. Heading 2960T Heading 2960T Speed 20.0kt SPLIT CELL Soft key indicates direction of split Cell splits vertically D8730_1 Cell for splitting selected OK Merging a cell Use the MERGE CELLS function to make a cell larger and therefore easier to see: 1. Select the relevant cell within the required panel: e.g. e.g. e.g. Heading 2960T Heading 2960T Speed 20.0kt Speed 20.0kt Press and hold relevant soft key Trip 13.85nm Trip 13.85nm Active cell highlighted Move highlight to relevant cell D9107_1 NAVIGATION The direction in which the selected cell can be merged is indicated on the soft key. 2. Merge the highlighted cell: Merge horizontally e.g. e.g. Heading 2960T Speed 20.0kt Heading MERGE CELLS 296 T Depth Trip 48.5ft 13.85nm Cell for merging selected Speed 20.0kt 0 OK Trip 13.85nm Cell merges horizontally Soft key indicates direction of merge OR Merge vertically e.g. Heading 0 296 T Speed 20.0kt Cell for merging selected MERGE CELLS Soft key indicates direction of merge Heading 2960T Cell merge vertically OK D8731_1 e.g. 81221_4.book Page 156 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 156 C-Series Display Reference Manual 81221_4.book Page 157 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 8: Using the Course Deviation Indicator 157 Chapter 8: Using the Course Deviation Indicator 8.1 Introduction With your display receiving accurate heading and position information, you can use the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) to monitor your course and accurately steer to a target waypoint. The CDI application is pre-configured to display the CDI graphic. You can customize the panel to display any available data. 8.2 The CDI screen The CDI gives a graphical representation of yours boat’s course in a ‘rolling road’ format. The ‘rolling road’ represents a width of sea equal to the Cross Track Error (XTE) limits that you have specified in the Setup menu. As you travel towards the target waypoint, the checkered pattern and the waypoint will move down the screen at a rate proportional to your boat’s speed. Navigation data is displayed alongside or below the rolling road. Direction to steer to maintain course Direction to steer Target waypoint name On course line D6778-4 Indicates direction Target waypoint of next waypoint 81221_4.book Page 158 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 158 C-Series Display Reference Manual Steering instructions The steering instructions below the rolling road tell you what correction is needed to maintain your course and arrive at the target waypoint. Instruction Cause STEER STARBOARD XTE error to port is more than a 1/4 of the maximum XTE error limit in the Setup menu STEER PORT XTE error to starboard is more than a 1/4 of the maximum XTE error limit in the Setup menu Indication arrows are placed either side of the steering instruction, pointing towards the centre line. The greater the error the more arrows appear. You should correct your course by steering in the direction indicated by the arrows. 8.3 Selecting the CDI application To select the CDI application: 1. Select a page set which includes a CDI application: PAGE OK Press and hold D8462_1 Highlight suitable page set with CDI application Note: If the CDI application is placed in multiple windows, the same data is displayed in each. 2. Select a page which includes a CDI window: Select page including CDI window STEER TO STARBOARD D8463_1 PAGE Once the CDI application is displayed, no use is made of the soft keys. You will therefore need to open a radar, chart or fishfinder window in order to access any functions activated via the soft keys. 8.4 Modifying the CDI application If required, you can modify the information displayed in the CDI application window to meet your own particular requirements. For details, please refer to page 180. 81221_4.book Page 159 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 9: Using the Engine Monitor 159 Chapter 9: Using the Engine Monitor 9.1 Introduction The engine monitor application enables you to view information in the form of gauges and digital data, from up to three compatible engines. To provide a fast update rate, the engine data is transferred from the engine’s serial interface to your C-Series display via NMEA2000/SeaTalk2. Note: For details of compatible engines and related software updates, please refer to the Raymarine website on www.raymarine.com. 50 50 75 0 75 25 0 100 100 % % Fuel 1 Fuel 2 Fuel Rate 11.61 gals/h ENGINE ENGINE & FUEL FUEL RESOURCES Fuel Rate 13.95 gals/h ENGINE & RESOURCES TWIN ENGINE D7516_3 25 If the pre-configured content of these panels and/or the layout of the individual data boxes is not suitable, you can configure the system to display the data and layout of your choice - seepage 153 . 9.2 Displaying and setting up the engine monitor Before using the engine monitor application you should set up your system as follows: 1. Customize a page set to include an engine monitor application window. For details of how to select a particular window and application, please refer to page 177. 2. Set the number of engines and the maximum tachometer range to reflect your particular vessel: 81221_4.book Page 160 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 160 C-Series Display Reference Manual i. With an engine monitor window active, select the Panel Setup Menu: Setup Panel Setup Menu... MENU GPS Setup... D8707_1 Select Panel Setup Menu ii. Set the number of engines: Panel Setup Menu Configure: Configure: Configure: Configure: Configure: ENGINE... ENGINE & FUEL... FUEL RESOURCES... ENGINE & RESOURCES... TWIN ENGINE... Number of Engines 1 Maximum tachometer range AUTO Highlight Number of Engines 1 2 3 OK Set number of engines for your boat D8933_1 Select Number of Engines iii. Set the maximum tachometer range: Panel Setup Menu ENGINE... ENGINE & FUEL... FUEL RESOURCES... ENGINE & RESOURCES... TWIN ENGINE... Number of Engines 1 Maximum tachometer range AUTO Highlight maximum tachometer range Select maximum tachometer range Auto 3000rpm 4000rpm 5000rpm p 6000rpm 7000rpm 8000rpm Set maximum tachometer range for your boat OK D8708_1 Configure: Configure: Configure: Configure: Configure: Note: The engine temperature unit (0F or 0C) and the fuel unit (litres, imperial gallons or US gallons) is defined in the System Setup Menu (Units Setup) and is detailed on page 185. 81221_4.book Page 161 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 9: Using the Engine Monitor 161 9.3 The engine monitor display Engine data is displayed in a series of pre-configured panels. Each panel contains a particular set or data. You can choose the panel that suits your requirements via the soft keys: Panel Type Engine Engine & fuel Fuel resources Engine & resources Twin engines Tacho & engine hours Oil pressure Data content Engine coolant temperature Boost pressure Alternator Fuel level (tanks 1 & 2) Total fuel D9105_1 Fuel rate 9.4 Configuring the engine panels. You can configure each panel by changing the size and number of data cells and the data contained in each cell. You can also rename each panel. For further detail, please refer to page 153. Note: Configuring engine panels is a local setting and will therefore only affect the individual display on which you are working. 9.5 What should I do when an alarm is triggered? Your engine monitor application will trigger an alarm (via NMEA/SeaTalk2) and display an engine alarm warning message when a problem is detected. When this occurs, you should check your 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 continue to trigger. 81221_4.book Page 162 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 162 C-Series Display Reference Manual 81221_4.book Page 163 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 10: Navtex 163 Chapter 10: Navtex 10.1 Overview The display can be used to view marine safety information including weather forecasts and marine warnings received from a Navtex receiver. You can select the type of warning message that will trigger this alert on your display. Once you have read the received message you can either erase or save it. Your system can store up to 100 messages. Once capacity is reached the oldest messages are automatically deleted to allow for new incoming messages. Major areas of NAVTEX coverage include the Mediterranean Sea, The North Sea, coastal areas around Japan and areas around the North American continent. 10.2 Setting up Navtex weather Before you are able to view Navtex messages you will need to: 1. Specify for the communicating NMEA port, the baud rate (4,800 or 9,600) applicable to your Navtex receiver (see page 186). 2. Enable the category of Navtex messages that you wish to receive alerts for (see page 164). 10.3 Incoming message alerts ERASE MESSAGE SAVE MESSAGE D8870_1 Once correctly connected to the Navtex unit, your system will display an alert containing the message details for any incoming messages it receives from your chosen categories e.g: Proceed as follows: • To remove the alert from the screen, press ERASE, or • To add the message to the stored list of messages and then remove the alert from the screen, press SAVE MESSAGE. 81221_4.book Page 164 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 164 C-Series Display Reference Manual 10.4 Viewing messages Displaying the Navtex Message List To view messages stored in your system: Setup Radar Setup... MENU GPS Setup... Compass Setup... AIS Setup... Navtex Messages Highlight Navtex messages D8871_1 Select Navtex messages You now have the option to SORT LIST (by date, station or category), erase a message or set up the message alerts Displaying and scrolling through a message Move control to message box Scroll message (if applicable) D8872_1 Highlight required item in list. Associated message displayed in message box 10.5 Managing Navtex messages You can manage your messages by: • Selecting the message categories for which the C-Series system will provide alerts. • Erasing messages that you do not need. • Sorting the message list. Selecting message alert categories On initial power up, the system provides alerts for all message categories listed in the Navtex Alert Menu. If required you can switch off any categories that you do not need except Navigation Warnings (Category A), Meteorological Warnings (Category B) and Search and Rescue information (Category D). 81221_4.book Page 165 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 10: Navtex 165 To select the message alert categories: Navtex Alert Menu A - Navigational warnings B - Meteorological warnings C - Ice reports D - Search and rescue information E - Meteorological forecasts F - ilot service messages G - Decca messages H - Loran messages I - Omega messages J - Satnav messages K - Other electronic navaid messages L - Additional navigational messages V - Notice to fishermane (US only) W - Environmental (US only) X - Special services Y - Special services Z - No message on hand (QRU) SETUP ALERTS ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON Highlight category Toggle to required status D8876_1 Select category 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 message category (CAT). e.g. Toggle to required sort option e.g. station List sorted by DATE (default) List sorts accordingly D8875_1 SORT LIST STN 81221_4.book Page 166 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 166 C-Series Display Reference Manual 81221_4.book Page 167 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 11: Automatic Identification System (AIS) 167 Chapter 11: Automatic Identification System (AIS) 11.1 Introduction This chapter details the AIS system and how it can be used as a safety aid. Once set up you can overlay the AIS on chart or radar windows and use it to: • Display a target (with heading/speed vectors and rate of turn) for any other AIS equipped vessels. • Display basic or detailed information for each target vessel including safety critical target data. • Set up a safe zone around your boat. • View alarm and safety related messages. 11.2 What is AIS? AIS uses digital radio signals to broadcast ‘real-time’ information between vessels and shore based stations via dedicated VHF frequencies. This information is used to identify and track vessels in the surrounding area and to provide fast, automatic and accurate collision avoidance data. AIS will augment your radar application, as it can operate in radar blind spots and can detect smaller AIS fitted vessels. WARNING: Smaller vessels do not have to be fitted with AIS and whilst it is mandatory for larger commercial vessels to carry AIS, its use is not. You should not therefore assume that your AIS will display ALL vessels in your area. Due prudence and judgement should be exercised. AIS should be used to complement not substitute radar. Classes of AIS data AIS data is defined as Class A or Class B. The sending and receiving of Class A data is compulsory for larger vessels. You will therefore be able to view all larger vessels on your AIS display. Class B data is applicable to smaller vessels and is not compulsory. You should not therefore assume that your AIS is displaying all smaller vessels in your area. Note: 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 draft/beam/length, destination etc. 81221_4.book Page 168 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 168 C-Series Display Reference Manual Data details Class A Class B (Sends and receives) (receives only) Static Data Ship's name Type Call sign IMO number Length and beam Antenna loctation Voyage Related Data Draft Cargo information Destination ETA Other relevant information Dynamic Data Time Ship's position COG SOG Gyro heading Rate of turn Navigational status Dynamic Reports Ship's speed Ship's status Safety Note: To change the specified AIS targets and range see page 173. D8966_1 Messages Alarm 81221_4.book Page 169 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 11: Automatic Identification System (AIS) 169 11.3 What do I need to run AIS? In order to run AIS, you will need: • A receive only unit or a full transponder. Note: A receiver will allow you to receive data about other vessels in your area but will not allow other vessels to ‘see’ you. A full transponder transmits and receives AIS data and therefore allows you to receive data about other vessels and for other AIS equipped vessels to see and receive information about your vessel. This could include position, course, speed and rate of turn data. • A VHF antenna - this is usually supplied with the AIS system. • A GPS - to provide position data. • A Compass - although not essential, will improve speed calculations. When the AIS unit is connected to the C-Series display, the status of the unit is indicated by an AIS icon in the transducer data box. You will now need to specify the 38,400 baud for the NMEA port that communicates with the AIS transceiver or receiver (see page 186). 11.4 Selecting the AIS function AIS is a selectable layer of the chart or radar application. To switch on AIS: On chart windows: PRESENTATION... CHART LAYERS... AIS LAYER ON OFF Toggle as required On radar windows: Toggle as required D8521_1 AIS LAYER ON OFF PRESENTATION... AIS status The status of the AIS is displayed in the data bar on your display. AIS unit not available i.e. not connected or off. If your own boat’s position is lost the display will disable the AIS functionality and will display the AIS indicator in parenthesis. AIS unit switched on and operating. Once your own boat’s position returns and the AIS display is switched on, the display will reenable the AIS function. AIS unit switched on and operating but dangerous & lost target alarm disabled. D9014_1 AIS unit on with active alarm. 81221_4.book Page 170 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 170 C-Series Display Reference Manual 11.5 How is AIS data displayed? Heading Large vessel Direction of turn Small vessel Sleeping target COG/SOG vector Safe zone (defined by distance or time) Dangerous target (flashes) D9056_1 Safety critical data 097°T 11.6kt 1.237nm 00h04m33s The AIS system displays other AIS equipped vessels in the surrounding area as triangular targets overlaid on a chart or radar window. Up to 100 targets are displayed. As the vessel’s status changes, the symbol for the target will change accordingly. 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). Targets displayed with their vectors are referred to as ‘active targets’ and are scaled according to the size of the vessel. The larger the vessel the larger the target. You can either display all targets or just dangerous targets (page 176). AIS Target symbols Sleeping target Target not activated, dangerous or lost. Activated target Target activated i.e. AIS vector displayed. Vector line (optional) shows predicted distance travelled within given time. Selected target Target selected with cursor. Can activate the target and view detailed data. COG/SOG vector Direction of turn Heading AIS Dangerous target Targets within specified distance (CPA) or time (TCPA). Dangerous target alarm sounds if en-abled. Target flashes. Uncertain target Calculated CPA/TCPA value uncertain. Lost target When signal of dangerous target not received for 20 seconds. Target in latest predicted position. Alarms sounds if enabled. Target flashes. D8523-1 81221_4.book Page 171 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 11: Automatic Identification System (AIS) 171 Viewing target information You can display information relating to individual AIS targets. When a target is highlighted with the cursor. The soft keys change to allow you to select the following options: • AIS vectors. • AIS safety critical data. • AIS List. • Full AIS data. Displaying AIS vectors A target is defined as active when it has the following data displayed graphically: • A COG/SOG vector indicating the predicted distance that a target will travel within a given period of time. • A heading and direction of turn indicator. To switch the AIS VECTOR option ON/OFF: AIS VECTOR ON AIS AIS D9051_1 Move cursor over relevant target When a target is activated, its symbol is scaled according to the size of the vessel. Note: The same target vector and safe zone settings apply to both Radar MARPA and AIS targets. Displaying safety critical AIS data Safety critical target data i.e. COG, SOG, CPA and TCPA can be displayed in the tag alongside each target. You can switch this data ON, OFF or display it automatically (AUTO) when the cursor is over the target. To switch the AIS DATA option to AUTO/ON/OFF: AIS DATA AUTO 1870T 10.9kt 7.719nm 00h57m27s Move cursor over relevant target Safety critical data displayed D9052_1 AIS 81221_4.book Page 172 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 172 C-Series Display Reference Manual AIS List D9092_1 You can also view a list of AIS targets. The list provides collision avoidance data for the highlighted target: AIS OPTIONS... TARGET TRACKING... AIS LIST D9091_1 To display the AIS List: Viewing full AIS data To display detailed AIS data for an individual target e.g. static and dynamic and voyage related data: Move cursor over required target Select required target on AIS list VIEW FULL AIS DATA... D8693_1 Or 81221_4.book Page 173 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 11: Automatic Identification System (AIS) 173 11.6 Using AIS for collision avoidance You can use your AIS for collision avoidance by using the safe zone and safety message functions. Safe zones What is a safe zone? A safe zone is a ring centred on your boat within which a target is considered dangerous. It is displayed on radar or chart windows as a red ring. This 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 your system recognizes a dangerous AIS target: • The target symbol changes to red and flashes. • An alarm pop-up is displayed. • An alarm sounds. D9082_1 Disabling the dangerous target alarm If required, the dangerous target alarm can be disabled. Once disabled any dangerous targets that are detected, will turn red and flash but the alarm will not sound and the pop-up will not be displayed. The AIS status icon reflects that the alarm is disabled. Setting up an AIS safe zone To set up a safe zone around your vessel and specify the time to safe zone: TARGET TRACKING... MARPA & AIS OPTIONS... MARPA & AIS OPTIONS... VECTOR LENGTH 6min TARGET HISTORY Off OWN VESSEL SAFE ZONE 0.5nm TIME TO SAFE ZONE 3min SAFE ZONE RING HIDDEN D8688_1 Highlight and select OWN VESSEL SAFE ZONE. Select required distance. Highlight and select TIME TO SAFE ZONE. Select required duration. Note: If required you can also hide the safe zone ring via this menu. Important When the AIS receiver is connected and functioning, the system will check for dangerous targets within the safe zone and if enabled issue an alarm whenever necessary. Dangerous target alarm operates irrespective of the ON or OFF status of the AIS target display (see page 176) or the VISIBLE/HIDDEN status of the safe zone ring 81221_4.book Page 174 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 174 C-Series Display Reference Manual MARPA and AIS options Parameter Options (Default in bold) 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 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. 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). OFF, 0.5 min, 1 min, 3 min, 6 min 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 Safety messages When the status of the AIS Safety Messages function is set to ON in the AIS Layer Setup Menu (see page 176), any incoming safety messages from surrounding vessels, shore stations and mobile stations, are displayed in a pop-up box. If known, the message will include the sending vessel’s position in lat/lon. You now have the option to: • Remove the message (ACKNOWLEDGE) • Place a waypoint on your chart/radar to mark the sending vessel’s position. • Select to GOTO the sending vessel’s position. Note: When the simulator is operating you will not be able to receive any safety messages. 11.7 AIS Alarms In addition to the dangerous target alarm previously described, the system generates an alarm when a dangerous target becomes a lost target i.e. its signal has not been received for 20 seconds. Your AIS receiver generates local alarms which are displayed and sounded on your CSeries display whenever an alarm condition exists on the unit. 81221_4.book Page 175 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 11: Automatic Identification System (AIS) 175 Local AIS alarms When the connected AIS unit generates an alarm, your C-Series displays a local alarm message and indicates the alarm status in the data bar icon: AIS Alarm active icon 4nm North-Up (Relative Motion) Local AIS Local Alarm AIS message "AIS message" REMOVE MESSAGE VIEW AIS ALARM LIST... D8968_1 This alarm must be acknowledged on your AIS Receiver. To remove this message press REMOVE MESSAGE. To proceed: 1. Remove the message pop-up/display active alarm list: Removes pop-up and adds alarm to AIS Alarm List. Or VIEW AIS ALARM LIST... Removes pop-up, adds alarm to and displays AIS Alarm List D8967_1 REMOVE MESSAGE 2. Acknowledge the message at your AIS unit. Important: An alarm remains active until it is acknowledge on the AIS unit. 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 176) or from the Alarms Setup Menu (see page 187). Note: The local AIS alarms must be acknowledged at the AIS receiver. Removing the message or adding it to the Alarm list on your C-Series display does not cancel the alarm. 81221_4.book Page 176 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 176 C-Series Display Reference Manual 11.8 Simulator We recommend that you use the simulator to familiarize yourself with the AIS function. When the system simulator is switched on (see page 184), it displays 20 AIS targets within a 25nm range. These targets are displayed using the appropriate AIS targets status symbol (see page 170) and move around the screen as if they were real targets. Important: Incoming safety messages cannot be displayed while the simulator is switched on. 11.9 AIS Layer Setup Menu The AIS Layer Setup Menu allows you to: • Select the target types displayed (ALL or DANGEROUS). • Switch the dangerous and lost target alarm warning ON/OFF. • Switch the display of AIS safety messages ON/OFF. • View the list of active AIS unit alarms. To display the AIS Layer Setup Menu: 1. Set the AIS LAYER status to ON ((see page 169). 2. Select the AIS Layer Setup: Setup MENU AIS Layer Setup Displayed Target Types GPS Status... Compass Setup... AIS Layer Setup Highlight AIS Layer Setup Select AIS LayerSetup All AIS Alarms List... Highlight required option Select option Set/view as required D8969_1 Chart Setup... Cartography Setup... 81221_4.book Page 177 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 12: System setup and customizing 177 Chapter 12: System setup and customizing This chapter describes how to setup and customize your C-Series display. Any settings that you change will be stored by the display and shown each time you power on. You can, of course change these settings as many times as you wish. 12.1 Customizing the page sets Each page set provides access to 5 different pages. Each page can display up to four application windows.You can view multiple windows of the same application. For example you could have two chart application on one page - one to view a large scale chart, the other for a detailed view of your immediate surroundings. If none of these meet your particular requirements you can edit the page sets to display the application and page layout that suits your particular needs. This process should also be used if you wish to run an engine monitor application. In addition, you can rename of any of the page sets to a title that is more meaningful. A control is also provided to reset the selected page set to the factory default configuration. Reconfiguring the application and page layout To change the configuration of applications and/or page layout or switch off pages: 1. Select the edit page set option: PAGE Press & hold EDIT PAGE SET.... Or Setup Compass Setup... Display setup... Databar Setup... Select Page Set.... System Diagnostics Remove CF Card... Highlight Select Page Set Enter Select Page Set Highlight page set for editing D8675_2 MENU 81221_4.book Page 178 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 178 C-Series Display Reference Manual 2. Edit the page set: Edit Page Set Soft keys display pages within selected page set D8668_1 OK Follow the on-screen instructions The page, window and application layout that you have defined will now be available each time you open the Select Page Set screen. If you do not want to use all 5 pages in a page set, you can switch off individual pages. When you use PAGE to cycle through the pages, the system will now skip any pages that are set to OFF. Note: A red cross will be overlaid on soft keys associated with pages set to OFF. Rename a page set If required, you can customize the names of the page sets: 1. Display the Select Page Set Menu, as described on page 177 2. Rename the page set: Rename Page Set To make changes use: or Soft key , Highlight page for renaming D8669_2 RENAME PAGE SET... Return to default setting To return a page set to the default configuration and name: 1. Display the Select Page Set Menu, as described on page 177. 2. Reset the page set to the default: Highlight page set to return to default YES D8709_1 RESET TO DEFAULT PAGES 81221_4.book Page 179 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 12: System setup and customizing 179 12.2 Changing the databar You can change the data bar to meet your own particular needs. This includes: • Position - top or side. • Size (top position only). • Data displayed. Note: The databar configuration is a local setting and will therefore only affect the in- dividual display on which you are working. Databar position The data bar can either be displayed vertically at the right-hand side of your screen or horizontally across the top: Side data bar D8273_1 Top data bar To change the data bar position: DATABAR ON OFF DATA Press and hold Databar Setup Menu Position Or Top Large Top Side OK Configure... Setup System Setup... Alarm Setup Display Setup.... Databar Setup... Select Page Set... Highlight Position Select Save Select Position Highlight Databar Setup Select Databar Setup Data bar size When the data bar is positioned at the top of your screen, you have the option of displaying the bar in either a Large or Normal format. The large bar provides more data: D8272_1 MENU 81221_4.book Page 180 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 180 C-Series Display Reference Manual Large data bar D8274_1 Normal data bar To change the data bar size: DATABAR ON OFF DATA Press and hold Databar Setup Menu Position Top Databar Size Configure... Or Top Large Normal Large OK Setup Highlight Top Databar Size System Setup... Alarm Setup Display Setup.... Databar Setup... Select Page Set... Select Save Select Top Databar Size Highlight Databar Setup Select Databar Setup D8276_1 MENU Customizing the contents of the data bar You can customize your data bar so that it contains the particular information that you require. The table that follows, shows the available data. 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 81221_4.book Page 181 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 12: System setup and customizing 181 Data groups Data (abbreviations in brackets) 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 * Trip log You can view the total distance travelled (Log) and the distance since you last applied a reset (Trip) based on your speed through water (STW). In addition you can include in your data application or databar, ground log and four ground trip counters based on your GPS position. These counters are updated every minute. 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 land trip counters resume. Selecting the configure options To select the configure options for the data bar: DATABAR ON OFF DATA Press and hold ADD DATA... Databar Setup Menu Position Or Top REMOVE DATA... Configure... Setup Highlight Databar Setup Select Databar Setup Highlight Configure MOVE DATA... Select Configure Select option D8277_1 MENU System Setup... Alarm Setup Display Setup.... Databar Setup... Select Page Set... 81221_4.book Page 182 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 182 C-Series Display Reference Manual Adding data Once you have selected the configure option (see above), you can add new data: Data Pressure Air Temp Sea Temp Det Drift Highlight required Data Group Highlight required Data Select Data Group Select Data OK Add selected data D8278_1 ADD DATA... Data Groups VESSEL NAVIGATION DEPTH ENVIRONMENT WIND TIME AND DATE CURSOR POSITION TRANSDUCER STATUS When the data bar is positioned to the side of your screen, a new selection is added at the top of the bar. When the data bar is positioned across the top of your screen, a new selection is added on the left. Existing data moves down as new data is added. Moving data Once you have selected the configure option (see above), you can move data within the bar. Sea Temp 57.9oF MOVE DATA... Speed 216.7kt Speed 216.7kt Air Temp 85.9oF Highlight data for moving Move data OK Save move D8279_1 Air Temp 85.9oF Sea Temp 57.9oF Removing data Once you have selected the configure option (see above), you can remove data within the bar. Air Temp 85.9oF Speed 216.7kt Highlight data for moving Sea Temp 57.9oF REMOVE DATA... Speed 216.7kt OK Save move Boxes shuffle up to fill space D8280_1 Sea Temp 57.9oF 81221_4.book Page 183 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 12: System setup and customizing 183 12.3 Changing the set up menu options Setup MENU Chart Setup... Cartography Setup GPS Setup... Compass Setup... System Setup... Alarm Setup... Display Setup... Databar Setup... Select Page Set... System Diagnostics... Remove CF Card... D8281_1 Highlight required Setup Menu Select Setup Menu The Setup Menu contains application specific and system-wide menus: Application specific These menus relate to the application for the active window i.e. Chart, Cartography, Radar, Fishfinder and Engine Monitor Setup. For further details please refer to the appropriate chapter. External equipment menus These menus provide options to set-up external equipment that is connected to your system. They include AIS, Navtex, GPS and Compass setup. The options that are available depend on what is connected to your system. System-wide menus These menus control functions throughout the system. When you first power on your display the default values are used. The tables that follow show the sub-menus, default settings and options available. System Setup MENU ITEM Position Mode Controls whether the position is expressed in latitude and longitude co-ordinates or Loran TDs. TD Setup If the Position Mode is set to TD’s, this function controls the selected chain identifier, slave and ASF. OPTIONS (Default in bold) Lat/Long TD’s Various 81221_4.book Page 184 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 184 C-Series Display Reference Manual MENU ITEM 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. Bearing Mode Mode of all bearing and heading data displayed. This does not affect how the chart or radar are drawn. 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. 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. OPTIONS (Default in bold) OFF ON Demo True Magnetic Dead Reckoning Position 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 ON 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 81221_4.book Page 185 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 12: System setup and customizing 185 MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) 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. See page 23. Date/Time Setup Menu MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) 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 (plus or minus 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 the nearest 0.5 hr. +/- 13hrs from UTC Units Setup Menu MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) Distance Unit Choose the units that you require distances to be displayed in. NM Miles km 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 81221_4.book Page 186 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 186 C-Series Display Reference Manual MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) Pressure Units Select required pressure unit. Bar Psi Kpa Volume Units Select required volume unit. US Gallons Imp Gallons Litres System Integration Setup Menu MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) DSC Message When set to ON, details of distress DSC messages are displayed on screen ON 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. ON 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. NMEA Output Setup Allows you to switch off individual NMEA out sentences ON OFF 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 equipment 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 ST290 System Select ON if your C-Series is connected to a SeaTalk2 system. OFF ON SeaTalk2 Keyboard Used to set up the SeaTalk2 keyboard with your Display. When you are connecting a keyboard to your system select ALL or ONE. When ONE selected press button on required keyboard - display beeps to indicate keyboard selected. OFF ALL ONE 81221_4.book Page 187 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 12: System setup and customizing 187 Alarm Setup Menu The Alarm Setup Menu is divided into these sub-menus: • System Alarms Setup. • Navigation Alarms Setup. • Radar Alarms Setup. • Fishfinder Alarms Setup. • AIS Alarms Setup. Note: To silence any alarms, press ACKNOWLEDGE. System Alarms Setup System alarms will sound in all applications. MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) Anchor Alarm Switches the anchor alarm on or off. OFF ON 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 ON 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 ON 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 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 ON Lower Temperature Limit Specifies the lower limit of the temperature range that is to trigger the Temperature Alarm. 60°F 0°-99.8°F Upper Temperature Limit Specifies the upper limit of the temperature range that is to trigger the Temperature Alarm. 75°F 0.2°-99.9°F 81221_4.book Page 188 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 188 C-Series Display Reference Manual Navigation Alarms Setup Navigation alarms will sound in any application when you are navigating. MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) 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 ON 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) Radar Alarms Setup These alarms will only sound when you are in the radar application. MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) Guard Zone Sensitivity Ensure that this is not set too low or targets will be missed. 50% 0 - 100% Note: If a radar is not detected, the alarm setup windows are greyed out. Fishfinder Alarms Setup MENU ITEM OPTION (Default in bold) Fish Alarm Switches the fish alarm on or off. OFF ON 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. 5% 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 ON Shallow Fish Limit Specifies the lower value for the Fish Alarm Depth LImit. 2ft (0002ft - 1000ft) 81221_4.book Page 189 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 12: System setup and customizing 189 MENU ITEM OPTION (Default in bold) 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 ON Shallow Depth Alarm Value If the Shallow Depth Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered 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 ON Deep Depth Alarm Value If the Deep Depth Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered if the depth exceeds the value that you specify. 3000 ft (DSM with 600W transducer attached) 5000 ft (DSM with 1kW transducer attached) Note: If a fishfinder is not detected, the alarm setup windows are greyed out. AIS Alarms Setup 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 ON AIS Alarm List Details the identity, description, time and acknowledgement of alarm messages received from an AIS receiver. See “AIS Alarms” on page 174. GPS Status The GPS is used to position your boat on the chart. You can set up your Global Positioning System (GPS) and check its status using the GPS status icons and the GPS Status page of the Setup menu. To access the GPS Status page: Setup Highlight GPS Setup Select GPS Setup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 00001.0 SD-FIX 0 0 0 SATELLITE DIFFERENTIAL WGS 1984 D8710_1 MENU System Setup... Alarm Setup GPS Setup.... Compass Setup... Display setup... 81221_4.book Page 190 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 190 C-Series Display Reference Manual This screen provides, for each tracked satellite, the satellite number, a graphical signal strength bar, status, azimuth angle and its elevation angle from your vessel. The sky view graphic shows the position of these satellites. Actual mode GPS reporting (No Fix, Fix, D Fix or SD Fix) Mode selected by GPS DIFF GPS ON OFF DIFF SET UP OTHER SET UP RESTART GPS D6809_3 Only available if connected to Raymarine landbased GPS e.g. 114 Positional accuracy is dependent upon these parameters; in particular, the azimuth and elevation angles are used in a triangulation process to calculate your position. Horizontal Dilution of Position (HDOP) is a measure of this accuracy; a higher figure signifies a greater positional error. In ideal circumstances, the figure should be in the region of 1.0. Selecting the satellite differential system You should select the satellite group(s) appropriate to your area, via the Other Set Up soft key: • WAAS - United States • EGNOS - Europe • MSAS - Japan • GAGAN - India Note: The EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN systems may not currently be active. Check with your local government for operational status. GPS Setup Menu OTHER SET UP WAAS EGNOS MSAS GAGAN DIFF WGX 1984 Medium ON OFF OFF OFFUP SET Highlight satellite group Select group ON OFF OK Highlight ON or OFF as appropriate D8715_1 Datus COG/SOG Filter 81221_4.book Page 191 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 12: System setup and customizing 191 Selecting the COG/SOG filter The COG/SOG filter should be set to the level appropriate to your boat’s use and to the level of oscillation being experienced by the GPS: • HIGH - for use when trawling or when there is a high level of oscillation. • MEDIUM - for general use • LOW - for use when travelling at speed Compass Setup This option can be used to linearize a Raymarine ST80 active compass or Smart Heading sensor connected on SeaTalk. To linearize (‘swing’) your compass proceed as follows: 1. Select the LINEARIZE COMPASS option: Setup Radar Setup... MENU GPS Status... Compass Setup... LINEARIZE COMPASS Follow on screen instructions System Setup... D8670_1 Highlight Compass set up Select Compass set up 2. When instructed to align heading: Turn one click at a time to fine tune heading Display Setup MENU OPTION OPTIONS (Default in bold) Soft key Autohide Controls whether the soft key bar is automatically hidden if not used for a period of 10 seconds. Pressing any key redisplays the soft key bar. OFF ON Cursor Autohide Controls whether the cursor is automatically hidden if not used for 10 seconds. Pressing any key re-displays the cursor. OFF ON D6871_1 ALIGN HEADING 81221_4.book Page 192 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 192 C-Series Display Reference Manual MENU OPTION OPTIONS (Default in bold) Key beep Controls whether a noise is made when you press a key. OFF ON Text size Controls the size of the text on the screen Small Large Databar Setup This sub-menu accesses the Configure Data Bar Menu - refer to page 179 for full details. Select Page Set This sub-menu accesses the Select Page Sets Menu. For details of how to reconfigure the page sets, please see page 177. System Diagnostics This sub-menu is for diagnostic use by authorized dealers. Remove CF Card This sub-menu allows you to safely remove the Compact Flash card that is currently in use. CAUTION: Improper use of this setting may cause loss of data or damage to the card. Ensure you have read the instructions on page 18 thoroughly before attempting to remove or insert a CF card. 81221_4.book Page 193 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 13: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 193 Chapter 13: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 13.1 Introduction This chapter provides information on maintaining and troubleshooting your C-Series Display, and also information on how to get assistance from Raymarine. 13.2 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 electromagnetic fields. These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one another, with a consequent adverse effect on operation. In order to 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 Electromagnetic 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. Generally 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. 81221_4.book Page 194 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 194 C-Series Display Reference Manual Cleaning the display CAUTION: Cleaning the display Take care when cleaning the display, to avoid damaging it. (1) Do NOT wipe the display screen with a dry cloth, as this could scratch the screen coating. (2) Do NOT use acid, ammonia based or abrasive products. Regularly clean your Display as follows: 1. Switch off the power to the Display. 2. Wipe the Display with a clean soft cloth. To remove oily finger marks use a spray cleaning agent of the type used for cleaning eyeglasses. A suitable micro-fibre cloth is supplied with your display and spray can be purchased from your local optician. 13.3 Resetting the Display You can reset the C-Series Display in several ways: • Settings reset. • Settings and data reset. Settings reset All system set-up menus, including page sets and the data bar are reset to the factory default, when you apply a settings reset. Your waypoints, routes and tracks are NOT removed. Applying a settings reset To apply a settings reset: Setup MENU Radar Setup... GPS Status... Compass Setup... System Setup... Highlight System Setup menu Select System Setup menu System Setup Menu Position mode... ID Setup... Simulator... Bearing Mode... MOB Data Type... Manual Variation... Language... Extendeded Charater Set... Lat/Long Yes ON True Position Auto (01oE) 00oEnglish (US) OFF Ground Trip Reset Settings Reset Settings And Data Reset Select settings reset The system resets and returns you to the power on procedure. D8662_1 Highlight Settings Reset 81221_4.book Page 195 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 13: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 195 Settings and data reset All data set-up menus, including page sets and the data bar, are reset to the factory default when you apply a settings and data reset. Important: Applying a settings and data reset will remove all waypoints, routes and tracks. Applying a settings and data reset To carry out a settings and data reset: Radar Setup... GPS Status... Compass Setup... System Setup... Highlight System Setup menu Select System Setup menu System Setup Menu Position mode... ID Setup... Simulator... Bearing Mode... MOB Data Type... Manual Variation... Language... Extendeded Charater Set... Lat/Long Yes ON True Position Auto (01oE) o 00 English (US) OFF Ground Trip Reset Settings Reset Settings and Data Reset Highlight settings and data reset Select settings and data reset D8663_1 Setup MENU The system resets and returns you to the power on procedure. 13.4 Troubleshooting your Display All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs. However, if your C-Series Display unit should develop a fault, this section will help you to identify the most likely cause and show the corrective action required to restore normal operation. If, after referring to this section, you are still having problems with your Display, contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services Department for further advice. Always quote the product serial numbers which are printed on the back of the unit. Common problems and how to solve them This section is divided into problems associated with: • Installation/Display. • Chart application. • Fishfinder application. • Radar application. 81221_4.book Page 196 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 196 C-Series Display Reference Manual Installation/Display Problem Solution Display 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. My display 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 my Display 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 display? Via the system setup menu. For details see page page 194. Display very dull/hard to view • Check PALETTE set to DAY (see page 16). • Check backlight level (see page 16). No fix displayed against GPS status icon • Check GPS status (see page 189). • 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. 81221_4.book Page 197 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 13: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 197 Chart Problem Solution Vessel not shown in correct geographical position on Display • Check GPS status (page 189). • Check that the Display is not in Simulator mode (see page 184). • Check the SDGPS setting is switched OFF. • Perform the chart offset operation (see page 91). Display does not show enough chart detail • Check that the chart card for the appropriate area is installed. • Set the Declutter option to OFF (see page 89). • In the Cartography Setup Menu switch the appropriate feature(s) to ON. Display will not read chart correctly • Check the Chart Card has been inserted correctly with the display switched off. • Check this is the correct compact flash cartography for the unit. Fishfinder 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 connections are sound and connected correctly - refer to the System Integration chapter of your C-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 81221_4.book Page 198 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 198 C-Series Display Reference Manual Radar Problem Solution ‘No data’ message • Check that cable connecting the scanner to the Display 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. “Open array cannot be powered from the display” Scanner not compatible with C-Series Display - refer to Important Information Section of this manual. “Scanner hardware fault” Scanner not functioning - refer to Chapter 4 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting of this manual. 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. 13.5 Getting Technical Support This section details how you can obtain technical support for your C-Series display 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. Help us to help you When requesting service, please quote the following product information: • Product name. • Product identity. • Serial number. • Software application version. To access this information: 81221_4.book Page 199 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 13: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 199 1. Select the Software Services menu: MENU Setup Radar Setup... System Diagnostics External Interfaces..... Internal Interfaces..... Software Services.... GPS Status System Diagnostics... Remove CF Card... Highlight software services Highlight System Diagnostics menu Select System Diagnostics menu D8665_1 Select software services menu 2. Note down the Product Name and ID, Serial Number and App Version from the menu: Unit Info : Software Details Product Name Product Family Product ID C120 Display C Series D598 Serial Number Serial no.xxxxxxxxxx v0.06 v1.00 v3.99 Thu 22 Sep 2005 08:09:05 GMT Development build Full details of your particular unit and its software displayed. D9103_1 Bootcode Version World Map Version App Version App Build Time App Build Label App Build Machine World wide web Please visit the Customer Support area of our website at: www.raymarine.com Visit the Customer Support area of our website for Frequently Asked Questions, servicing information, e-mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and details of Raymarine agents, worldwide. If you don’t have access to the world wide web, contact Technical Support where specialists are available to answer questions about installing, operating and troubleshooting all Raymarine products. Contacting Raymarine in the US You can contact Raymarine in the US either using the Raymarine world wide web 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: 1-800-539-5539 extension 2333 or (603)-881-5200 Opening hours: Monday through Friday 0815 - 1700, Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time. 81221_4.book Page 200 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 200 C-Series Display Reference Manual For product repair and service In the unlikely event that your Raymarine unit should develop a problem, contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance. The dealer is best equipped to handle your service requirements and can offer timesaving 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 US 1-800-539-5539 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 at: 1-800-539-5539 Contacting Raymarine in Europe You can contact Raymarine in Europe either using the Raymarine world wide web 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: Anchorage Park Portsmouth P03 5TD England Tel: +44(0)23 92714713 Fax: +44(0)23 92661228 81221_4.book Page 201 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Chapter 13: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 201 For Navionics cartography For questions about cartography, please contact Navionics directly through their web site: www.navionics.com or contact Navionics customer support: 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 If you wish to file a report of an error or omission on a Navionics chart, please provide the information to Navionics web site, Discrepancy Report section at the link below: http://www.navionics.com/DiscrepancyReports.asp 81221_4.book Page 202 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 202 C-Series Display Reference Manual 81221_4.book Page 203 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Appendix A: Specification 203 Appendix A:Specification C70, C80 and C120 LCD Color Displays General Approvals: CE FCC Conforms to essential requirements of 1995/5/EC, 1989/336/EC. Compliant with CFR47 Parts 2 & 80 Size: C70 C80 C120 253 x 175 x 110 mm (9.9 x 6.9 x 4.3 in.) excluding bracket 283 x 210 x 110 mm (11.1 x 8.2 x 4.3 in.) excluding bracket 356 x 264 x 114 mm (14.0 x 10.4 x 4.5 in.) excluding bracket Weight: C70 C80 C120 1.2 kg. (2.6 lbs) 1.8 kg. (3.9 lbs) 3.0 kg. (6.6 lbs) Mounting Bracket with panel mount option Supply voltage 12V or 24V DC nominal (10.7-32V DC maximum) Floating earth/ fully isolated Power consumption: C70 C80 C120 9 W (full brightness) 10 W (full brightness) 12 W (full brightness) Environmental: Op/Storage Temp. Range Humidity limit Waterproof to CFR46; suitable for external mounting -10° C to +50° C up to 95% at 35°C non-condensing Controls 9 defined keys, 5 soft keys, trackpad and rotary control Cursor Context sensitive, provides range/bearing or lat/lon or depth/range on fishfinder Display type Color TFT LCD Resolution: C70 C80 C120 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) 800 x 600 pixels (VGA) Display size: C70 C80 C120 6.5 in 8.4 in 12.1 in Display Windows Chart, Radar, Fishfinder, CDI, Data and Engine Monitor Illumination Screen and keypad: 0 to 100% in 64 steps Day and Night color palettes available Languages The selection available will vary according to your location. System Alarms Alarm clock, Anchor, Arrival, Deep depth, MOB, Offtrack, Shallow depth, Temperature, Timer 81221_4.book Page 204 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 204 C-Series Display Reference Manual General Connectors 13 pin Radar scanner 4 pin DSM 3 pin SeaTalk 5 pin NMEA 5 pin SeaTalk2/ NMEA2000 3 pin Power Interfaces Pathfinder Radar scanner 1 x DSM receive 1 x SeaTalk, receive and transmit 1 x NMEA0183, receive and transmit 1 x SeaTalk2/ NMEA2000 CompactFlash card slot Waypoints 1000 waypoints entered via cursor, lat/lon, range and bearing from present position or at boat’s position. 16 character name can be assigned. Waypoint symbols and groups Additional storage available on CompactFlash cards Waypoint Transfer Waypoints database via NMEA and CompactFlash cards. Software also available to convert waypoints to Excel file. Man Overboard (MOB Mode) Mark placed with course line; readout shows range, bearing, lat/ lon of MOB and time elapsed since MOB Screen functions Full, half and quarter screens available dependant on function. Also 3 window page with 2 x 1/4 page windows and 1 x 1/2 page window Information Displayed in horizontal or vertical data bar and includes boat data, navigation data, depth, environmental data and wind data 81221_4.book Page 205 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Appendix A: Specification 205 Radar Features Range Scales (Range Rings) 1/8 (1/16)nm to 72 (12) nm dependant on scanner Performance limited by scanner type and position. Range Ring Accuracy Better than +/- 1.5% of the max. range scale in use, or 22m (72 ft), whichever is the greatest. Bearing accuracy +/- 1° Variable Range Markers 2 x VRM’s, readout nm, sm, km Electronic Bearing Lines 2 x EBL’s, floating if required, resolution 1° Bearing scale 360° graduated at 10° intervals 2° small ticks 10° large ticks Minimum range 23m (25 yds) Range Discrimination 23m (25 yds) Presentation Modes Head up, Course up or North up (selectable True or Magnetic) Relative or True Motion Scanner Control Interference rejection, standby/transmit modes, pulse selection, Tune, Rain, FTC and Sea controls, with selection of manual or automatic control of gain, sea clutter and tune (Auto GSTTM) Magnetic Sensor NMEA (required for fast heading data, suitable for MARPA), or SeaTalk Waypoint Display Target waypoint displayed with User control of symbols and groups MARPA Manual acquisition of 10 targets, automatic tracking, dangerous target alarms, safe zone, target history, true or relative vectors, CPA graphics and indication of target speed/course, bearing/ range, CPA and TCPA. Variation Source Auto (SeaTalk/NMEA/Internal algorithm) or Manual Guard Zone Alarm 2 guard zones, selectable sensitivity level, audible alarm Off centre function In Relative Motion, 66% of radius (except at max. range) Wakes 10s, 30s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, OFF Target Expansion Operator selectable with 2 levels available, OFF Timed TX Rotation periods: 10, 20 or 30 scans Repetition periods: 3, 5, 10 or 15 minutes AIS overlay Switch AIS symbols on/off. Specify range and display heading/ speed vectors and ROT. View detailed AIS data, safety critical target data, ALR and SRM messages. Set up a safe zone. 81221_4.book Page 206 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 206 C-Series Display Reference Manual Chart Features Cartography Navionics Charts on CompactFlash cards Chart of the world built in Chart scaling 1/64nm (if cartographic detail is available to 4000nm Presentation Modes Head up, Course up or North up (selectable True or Magnetic) Relative or True Motion Waypoints 1000 waypoints entered via cursor, lat/lon, range and bearing from present position or at boats position. 16 character name can be assigned. Waypoint symbols and groups Additional storage available on CompactFlash cards Waypoint Transfer Waypoints database via NMEA Routes A route plan may contain up to 50 waypoints. Up to100 routes can be stored in the units internal memory. Additional storage available on CompactFlash cards. SmartRoute to create a route from track history. Track History 10 tracks with up to 1000 points in each can be stored in the units internal memory. Track optimisation reduces number of points used. Additional storage available on CompactFlash cards Alarms Programmable waypoint arrival, cross track error, anchor alarm, anchor drift, position fix/data loss warning, countdown timer and alarm clock. Navigation information Own boats position in lat/lon, XTE, TTG and SOG/COG selectable. Bearing and distance to waypoint. Bearing and distance to cursor and ETA. Variation Source Auto (SeaTalk/NMEA/Internal algorithm) or Manual AIS overlay Switch AIS symbols on/off. Specify range and display heading/ speed vectors and ROT. View detailed AIS data, safety critical target data, ALR and SRM messages. Set up a safe zone. Radar/Chart overlay Radar image can be overlaid on all screen charts Fishfinder features Transducer Transom-mount, in-hull or thru-hull Output power: Standard transducer High performance transducer Adjustable to 600 watts RMS Adjustable to 1000 watts RMS Frequency Dual 50 kHz and 200 kHz Pulse length 100 usec to 4 msec Maximum Transmit Rate 1580 pulses/ min at 50 ft range Depth: Standard transducer High performance transducer 3 ft (1m) to 3000 ft (1000m) 3 ft (1m) to 5000 ft (1700m) Alarms Fish alarm, fish alarm depth, shallow and deep fish limit 81221_4.book Page 207 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Appendix A: Specification 207 Data features Panel type 5 panels available. Pre-defined (Navigation, Waypoint, Route, Fishing or Sailing) or user-configured. Data available Vessel position, active waypoint, TTG, VMG - Waypoint, depth, COG SOG, heading, speed, set/drift, trip, log, ground log, ground trip, rudder, local time and date, sea temperature, app wind, true wind, VMG wind, ground wind, XTE, compass, locked heading, waypoint data, pressure, air temperature, sea temperature, local data. Engine monitor features Visit www.raymarine.com for a list of compatible engines. Panel type 5 panels available. Pre-defined (engine, engine and fuel, fuel resources, engine and resources, twin engines or triple engine support) or user-configured. Data available Tacho, boost pressure, alternator, oil pressure, coolant temperature, engine hours, fuel level (tanks 1 & 2), fuel rate, total fuel, load. Navtex features Alerts Incoming message (selectable categories) Message list Sorting AIS features Target symbols Sleeping, activated, selected, dangerous and lost. Target information AIS vectors, safety critical data and full AIS data. Collision avoidance Safe zones and safety messages. Alarms Local alarm messages, lost targets Interfacing DSM connection For communication with DSM High Definition Fish Imaging (HDFI) NMEA 0183 Input GLL, GGA, GLC, GTD, VTG, BWC, BWR, RMA, RMB, RMC, XTE, VHW, HDG, HDM, HDT, DBT, DPT, APB, VLW, MWV, WPL, RTE, DSC and ZDA. Selectable to 4800, 4800 Navtex, 9600 Navtex or 38,400 AIS NMEA Output - User selectable APB, BWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLL, MTW, RMA, RMB, RMC, RSD, TTM, VLW, VHW, VTG, WPL, VHF/DSC and ZDA 81221_4.book Page 208 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 208 C-Series Display Reference Manual SeaTalk Input Depth, SOG, COG, Position, Waypoint number, range/ bearing, TTG, Boat speed, Time, XTE, Heading, Wind, data, Log/Trip, Temperature, MOB and cursor position SeaTalk Output Cursor data, guard zone and navigational data bridged from NMEA SeaTalk2 Input SeaTalk2 Output AIS Receiver To receive or receive and transmit AIS data. 81221_4.book Page 209 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Appendix B: Abbreviations 209 Appendix B: List of Abbreviations AIS Automatic Identification System km Kilometer ALR Alarm kpa Kilo pascals °C Degrees Centigrade KPH Kilometers per hour °F Degrees Farenheit kt Knots amp Amperes ky Kiloyards Auto Automatic l litres CAT Category Lat Latitude CCFL Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Lon Longitude CDI Course Deviation Indicator m Metres COG Course Over Ground Man Manual C-Up Course up orientation MARPA Mini Automatic Radar Plotting CPA Closest Point of Approach MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity DC Direct Current MOB Man Overboard DSC Digital Selective Calling MPH Miles per hour DSM Digital Sounder Module nm Nautical Mile EBL Electronic Bearing Line NMEA National Marine Electronics EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility N-Up North up orientation ETA Estimated time of arrival OSH Automatic offshore mode fa Fathoms PSI Pounds per square inch ft Feet RM Relative motion FTC Fast Time Constant RTE Route gal Gallons ROT Rate of turn GPS Global Positioning System s seconds HBR Automatic harbor mode SHM Ships Heading Marker HDFI High Definition Fish Imaging sm Statute Miles HDG Heading SOG Speed Over Ground H-Up Head up orientation SRM Safety Related Message KHz Kilohertz STDBY Standby 81221_4.book Page 210 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 210 C-Series Display Reference Manual STN Station TCPA Time to Closest Point of TM True motion TTG Time To Go TVG Time Variable Gain TX Transmit UTC Universal Time Constant VMG Velocity Made Good VRM Variable Range Marker WPT/ Waypoint/Waypoints XTE Cross Track Error 81221_4.book Page 211 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Appendix C 211 Appendix C: List of cursor labels Label Feature Application A/B Ruler line Chart AIS AIS target Chart COG Course Over Ground vector Chart CTR centre of radar Radar FLT Floating EBL/VRM Radar GRD Guard zone Radar HDG Heading vector Chart MARPA MARPA target Radar MOB Man Over Board marker Chart and radar POS Vessel’s position Chart RTE Route leg Chart SHM Ship’s Heading Marker Radar TIDE Tide indicator Chart VRM/EBL VRM and EBL, 1 or 2 Radar WIND Wind indicator Chart WPT Waypoint Chart and radar 81221_4.book Page 212 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 212 C-Series Display Reference Manual 81221_4.book Page 213 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Index Index A Abbreviations, 209, 211 Activated AIS target, 170 Active alarm list, 175 Active window, 15 Advanced setup radar, 149 Air temperature, in data bar, 181 AIS alarms, 174 active, 175 list, 189 local, 174 classes of data, 167 collision avoidance, 172 displaying data, 169 full AIS data, 172 list, 171 menu, 176 options, 173 running, 168 safe zone own vessel, 174 setting up, 173 time to, 174 safe zones, 173 safety critical data, 171 safety messages, 174 safezone ring, 174 selecting, 169 simulator, 175 status, 169 target history, 174 target information, 170 target symbols, 170 vectors, 171 what is AIS?, 167 Alarm clock, 187 Alarms, 27 AIS, 174 active, 175 dangerous target, 173 local, 174 AIS alarm list, 189 alarm clock, 187 anchor, 187 213 arrival alarm radius, 188 cancelling, 27 deep depth, 189 fish limit, 189 fish alarms, 188 fishfinder deep, 110 fish, 110 shallow, 110 guard zones sensitivity, 188 lower temperature limit, 187 man overboard (MOB), 26 offtrack alarm, 188 radar guard zones, 140 setup menu, 75, 187 anchor alarm, 187 anchor alarm radius, 187 fishfinder, 188 navigation alarms setup, 188 radar, 188 shallow depth alarm, 189 fish limit, 188 system alarms setup, 187 temperature alarm, 187 timer, 187 upper temperature limit, 187 Alerts Navtex weather, 163 Anchor alarm, 187 Apparent wind, in data bar, 181 Applications displaying, 8 reconfiguring, 177 selecting, 14 Archiving to a CompactFlash card, 19 to a PC, 22 Arrival alarm radius, 188 A-Scope, 98 Automatic gain mode, 115 operating frequency, 114 Autorange, 86 B Bearing alignment, 149 81221_4.book Page 214 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 214 measuring, 135 mode, 184 for EBLs, 130 Blind echoes, 120 sectors, 122 Boat position, 46 symbol, 46 Bottom fill, 104 image, 96 lock, 103 Bridge NMEA heading, 186 Business services, 52 Buttons, 7 C Cancelling alarms, 27 MARPA targets, 147 Cards erasing information from, 21 inserting, 18 removing, 19 retrieving information from, 20 saving information to, 19 Cartography Navionics technical support, 200 setup, 93 show/hide features, 89 Caution and routing data, 94 show/hide, 89 CDI displaying, 158 steering instructions, 157 Chart additional information, 47 application uses, 44 autorange, 86 boundaries, 89, 93 cards, 17, 43 cartography setup menu, 93 COG indication, 74 combining with radar, 76 course deviation indicator (CDI), 75 current position, 46 display, 45 change features, 89 C-Series Display Reference Manual detailed/simple, 93 grid, 93 grounding alarm, 75 heading indication, 74 local information, 50 MARPA, 76 measuring distances, 54 moving around, 46 navigate to waypoint stop, 33 using cursor, 32, 57 using GOTO, 32 using the waypoint list, 57 via WPTS MOB button, 32 objects and features, 47 off track alarm, 75 offset, 91 orientation, 84 panning around the chart, 46 ports and services information, 50 presentation, 82 radar overlay, 76 synchronization, 135 routes advance to next waypoint in route, 66 build, 60 erasing, 73, 82 follow, 63 safety, 43 scale synchronization, 135 settings chart orientation, 84 motion mode, 85 setup, 90 show/hide waypoint, 87 index, 87 information, 87 name, 87 synchronizing with radar range, 76 text, 93 tide information, 74 tracks create route from track, 80 create track, 79 definition, 78 edit, 68, 81 vectors, 74 viewing the chart, 45 81221_4.book Page 215 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Index views, 82 local, 83 multiple, 83 system, 83 waypoint arrival alarm, 75 wind indication, 74 XTE restart, 72, 82 zooming, 46 Circular guard zones, 142 Cleaning, the display, 193 Clearing alarms, 27 MOB, 27 Clutter, 122 COG, 74 in data bar, 180 Collision avoidance, 140 using AIS, 172 using guard zones, 140 using MARPA, 143 using VRMs and EBLs, 138 Color gain, 116 palette, 16, 111 CompactFlash cards, 17 cautions, 17 erasing information, 21 inserting, 18 removing, 19 retrieving information, 20 use of, 17 writing to, 19 Compass Setup, 191 Contact Navionics, 200 Raymarine in Europe, 200 Raymarine in US, 199 Control panel, 6 Course deviation indicator, 75 over ground indication, 74 up mode, 84 CPA graphics, 145 vectors, 145 Cross track error in data bar, 180 resetting, 57 restart, 72, 82 215 Cursor, 8 autohide, 191 position in data bar, 181 D Dangerous AIS target, 170 Dangerous target alarm, 173 Data bar, 9 data groups, 180 setup, 179 customizing content, 180 position, 179 size, 179 Data base lists, 9 Data master, 186 Date format, 13, 184 in data bar, 181 Datum, 90, 91 Day operation adjusting the display lighting, 16 Declutter, 89 Deep alarm, 110 depth alarm, 189 value, 189 fish limit, 189 Definition, 78 Depth contours, 94 show/hide, 89 deep alarm, 110 digit, 106 position, 111 removing, 107 resizing, 106 size, 111 lines, 108, 111 marker, 109 of cursor (fishfinder), 108 of targets, 97, 108 offset, 112 ranges, 117 reading, 108 safety contours, 93 shallow alarm, 110 spot soundings, 93 target ID, 108, 111 Detecting targets, 119 81221_4.book Page 216 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 216 Dialog boxes, 9 editing, 11 Digital data application selecting a panel, 151 Display adjust lighting, 16 alarms, 27 application, 8 CDI application, 158 chart application, 45 chart detail, 86 control waypoint display, 41 current details, 50 digital data application, 151 engine monitor application, 159 fishfinder, 111 Fishfinder application, 96 MOB (man overboard), 26 object and feature details, 47 reset, 194 setup cursor autohide, 191 key beep, 192 menu, 191 soft key autohide, 191 text size, 192 show/hide cartographic features, 89 tide details, 49 waypoint groups, 42 symbols, 42 Distances, measuring, 135 DSC message, 186 DSM reset, 113 setup, 113 Dual frequency mode, 114 E EBLs, 138 bearing mode, 130 floating, 138 unfloating, 140 Echoes blind, 120 indirect, 120 multiple, 120 Edit dialog boxes, 11 routes, 68, 81 C-Series Display Reference Manual select route for editing, 68 select track for editing, 69 tracks, 68, 81 waypoint, 35 waypoint symbol or group, 37 Emergencies, man overboard, 26 Engine monitor data content, 161 overview, 159 panel type, 161 Erase information from a CompactFlash card, 21 routes, 73, 82 tracks, 73, 82 waypoint, 36 waypoint groups, 41 Extended character set, 184 External alarm, cancelling, 27 F Fast time constant, 132 Fish alarm, 188 Fishfinder 2nd echo interference rejection, 113 alarms setup, 188 A-Scope, 98 bottom fill, 104 lock, 103 structure, 96 change displayed range, 100 color gain, 116 palette, 111 cursor depth, 108 deep alarm, 110 depth cursor, 108 digit, 106, 111 lines, 108, 111 offset, 112 reading, 108 target ID, 108 display description, 96 DSM reset, 113 factors that impair performance, 98 fish alarm, 110 frequency automatic, 114 calibration, 112 81221_4.book Page 217 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Index manual, 114 dual mode, 114 single mode, 114 operating, 114 gain controls, 117 auto, 115 manual, 116 interpreting the bottom structure, 96 isolating bottom fish, 104 white line, 104 live image, 98 marking a position, 107 operating frequencies, 114 overview, 95 ping enable/disable, 113 rate limit, 113 power setting, 117 principles, 95 scroll, 111 pausing, 105 speed, 105, 111 setup, 110 display, 111 DSM, 113 transducer, 112 shifting the image, 100 SONAR interference rejection, 113 speed offset, 112 target depth ID, 111 depths, 108 distances, 108 temperature offset, 112 time varied gain (TVG), 116 trip counter reset, 113 TVG, 116 VRMs, 108, 109 white line, 104 zooming, 102 Floating VRMs/EBLs, 138 Follow route, 63 Frequency calibration, 112 FTC, 132 G Gain, 131 adjustment, 117 controls, 130 217 Glossary, 209, 211 GOTO function, 57 GPS, status, 189 Groundwind, in data bar, 181 Guard zones, 140 circular, 142 sector, 141 sensitivity, 188 H Hazard warnings, 27 HDG, see heading indication, 74 Head up mode, 84, 127 Heading in data bar, 180 indication, 74 vectors, 90 H-UP, 127 I Image shift, 100 Indirect echoes, 121 Integration, 1 Interference rejection, 133, 149 2nd echo, 113 SONAR interference rejection, 113 K Key beep, 192 Keyboard SeaTalk2, 186 L Land features, 89, 94 Language, 13, 184 Light sectors, 89, 94 Lighting, adjusting, 16 List AIS, 171 Live image, 98 Local chart view, 83 information, 50 Local AIS alarms, 174 Log trip, in data bar, 180 Lost AIS target, 170 M Maintenance, 193 Man overboard (MOB), 26 Managing waypoint list, 38 81221_4.book Page 218 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 218 Manual gain mode, 116 operating frequency, 114 variation, 184 Marine features, 94 Marine features, 89 MARPA acquiring targets, 147 cancelling targets, 147 collision avoidance, 143 CPA vectors, 145 on chart, 76 operating ranges, 144 overview, 143 risk assessment, 144 setup, 146 symbols, 144 target data, 144 symbols, 144 MARPA options, 173 Measuring bearings, 135 distances, 54, 135 ranges, 135 VRMs, 136 Menus accessing, 10 AIS, 176 alarm setup, 187 fishfinder alarms, 188 navigation alarms, 188 radar alarms, 188 system alarms, 187 cartography setup, 93 chart setup, 90 display setup, 191 fishfinder, 111, 113 radar setup, 148 system integration setup, 186 system setup, 183 units setup, 185 Message alerts, Navtex, 163 Messages Navtex managing, 164 Navtex categories, 164 safety AIS, 174 C-Series Display Reference Manual weather, 163 MOB clearing, 27 data type, 184 marking, 26 Motion mode, 85 autorange, 26, 86 relative, 85, 129 setting, 84, 128 true, 86, 129 Moving around the chart, 46 waypoint, 35 within a group, 72, 82 waypoints between groups, 39 Moving objects, 76 Multi-media cards, 17 cautions, 17 use of, 17 Multi-media chart cards, see CompactFlash cards, iii Multiple echoes, 120, 122 N Navigate, 55 stop navigating to a waypoint, 33 to a waypoint, 56 to specified position, 31 to waypoint, 31 using cursor, 32 using GOTO option, 32 via WPTS MOB button, 32 using GOTO option, 32 Navigating maintaining a view, 58 Navigation alarms setup, 188 marks, 94 marks symbols, 94 Navionics, technical support, 200 Navtex message alerts, 163 messages categories, 164 managing, 164 sorting, 165 viewing, 163 overview, 163 setup, 163 81221_4.book Page 219 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Index Nearest port, 48 port service, 48 tidal station, 48 waypoint, 48 Night operation adjusting the display lighting, 16 NMEA bridge heading, 186 output setup, 186 port setting, 186 North up mode, 84 O Object information, 90 Offset depth, 112 speed, 112 temperature, 112 vessel, 85 Offtrack alarm, 188 Operating frequencies automatic, 114 manual, 114 Orientation chart, 84 course up, 84 head up, 84 north up, 84 radar, 126 Overlay radar on chart, 76 Overview, 1 Own vessel safezone, 146 P Page layout, reconfiguring, 177 selecting, 14 sets customizing, 177 reconfiguring, 178 selecting, 14 Panning 2D chart, 46 Parts Europe, 200 US, 199 Password protection, 22 enabling/disabling, 24 219 setting up, 23 Pausing fishfinder, 105 PC archiving information, 22 transferring information, 22 Ping enable, 113 rate limit, 113 Placing a waypoint, 31 Pop-up messages, 9 Ports find nearest, 48 search, 50 symbol, 51 Position mode, 183 where am I?, 46 Power on/off, 5 fishfinder settings, 117 scanner operating modes, 123 Presentation chart windows, 82 Pressure, in data bar, 181 Q Quick Route, 64 R Radar acquiring targets, 147 advanced setup, 149 alarm setup menu, 188 cancelling targets, 147 changing the window, 126 circular guard zones, 142 collision avoidance, 140 guard zones, 140, 141, 142 using MARPA, 143 using VRMs and EBLs, 138 combining with chart, 76 detecting targets, 119 EBLs, 138 bearing mode, 130 floating VRMs/EBLs, 138 FTC, 132 gain, 130, 131 getting the best picture FTC, 132 interference rejection, 133 rain clutter, 132 81221_4.book Page 220 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 220 C-Series Display Reference Manual sea clutter, 131 setting gain, 131 tune radar, 131 using gain controls, 130 wakes, 134 guard zones, 140 head up mode, 127 impaired radar performance, 120 blind sectors, 122 indirect echoes, 121 multiple echoes, 122 rain clutter, 123 sea clutter, 122 side lobes, 121 interference, 123 rejection, 133 introduction, 119 MARP A, 143 MARPA CPA vectors, 145 relative, 146 true, 145 on chart, 76 operating ranges, 144 overview, 143 target data, 144 symbols, 144 maximum range, 120 measuring bearings, 135 distances, 135 ranges, 135 motion mode, 128 orientation, 126, 127 overlay on chart, 76 picture overview, 124 power off/on, 123 principles, 119 rain clutter, 132 range, 135 rings, 129 synchronizing with chart, 76 relative motion mode, 129 risk assessment, 144 safezone, 146 scanner operating modes standby, 123 timed transmit, 123 transmit, 123 sector guard zones, 141 settings changing ranges, 135 MARPA, 146 setup interference rejection, 149 wakes period, 149 synchronizing radar range with chart, 76 targets, 119 history, 146 MARPA on chart, 76 true motion, 129 tune, 131 unfloating VRMs/EBLs, 140 vector length, 146 vessel offset, 129 VRMs, 138 wakes, 134 Rain clutter, 123, 132 Range change displayed range, 100 measuring, 135 rings, 129 Relative mode CPA vectors, 146 Relative motion chart, 85 radar, 129 Removing CompactFlash card, 19 Renaming route, 73, 82 track, 73, 82 waypoint groups, 40 Resetting cross track error, 57 settings and data reset, 194 the display, 194 the system, 184 Retrieving information from CompactFlash card, 20 Reversing a route, 69 Risk assessment, 144 RM, 129 Rolling road, 158 Routes advance to next waypoint in route, 66 building, 60 create from track, 80 definition, 59 81221_4.book Page 221 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Index edit, 68, 81 change color, 73, 82 change course, 69 change name, 73, 82 erasing, 73, 82 follow, 63 overview, 58 reversing, 69 selecting, 68 viewing details, 66 Rudder, in data bar, 180 Ruler, 54 clearing, 55 repositioning, 55 S Safe zone AIS, 173 own vessel, 146, 174 ring, 146, 174 time to, 146, 174 Safety, 193 AIS messages, 174 Safety contours, 93 Safety critical AIS data, 171 Safezone ring, 174 Saving information to a card, 19 Scanner operating modes, 123 Scroll, 111 pause, 105 speed, 105, 111 Sea clutter, 122, 131 temperature, in data bar, 181 SeaTalk alarms, 186 SeaTalk2 keyboard, 186 Second echo interference rejection, 113 Sector guard zones, 141 Select applications, 14 Select page set, 192 Selected AIS target, 170 Service Europe, 200 US, 199 Servicing cleaning the display, 193 routine checks, 193 Set drift, in data bar, 181 221 Settings and data reset, 184 Settings reset, 184 Setup chart, 90 compass, 191 fishfinder, 113 menu, 182 Navtex weather, 163 procedure, 13 radar, 149 Shallow alarm, 110 depth alarm, 189 fish limit, 188 Show/hide cartographic feature, 89 caution and routing information, 89 chart boundaries, 89 depth contours, 89 land and marine features, 89 light sectors, 89 range rings, 129 soft keys, 191 spot soundings, 89 text, 89 waypoint, 87 group, 87 index, 87 information, 87 name, 87 symbol, 87 waypoint symbols, 42 Side lobes, 121 Simulator, 4, 184 AIS, 175 Single frequency mode, 114 Sleeping AIS target, 170 Snow clutter, 123 Soft keys, 7 autohide, 191 SOG in data bar, 180 SONAR interference rejection, 113 Sorting weather message list, 165 Sorting waypoints, 38 Speed in data bar, 180 offset, 112 81221_4.book Page 222 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 222 Spot soundings, 93 show/hide, 89 ST290 system, 186 Standby, 149 Status bar, 9, 45 icons, 9, 12, 169 Steering, using CDI, 157 Symbols AIS targets, 170 boat, 46 business services, 52 MARPA, 144 navigation marks, 94 port, 51 waypoint, 87 waypoints, 29 Synchronizing chart with radar range, 76 System alarms setup, 187 integration, 185 setup menu, 186 setup menu, 183 System diagnostics, 192 T Target acquiring, 147 activated, 170 AIS symbols, 170 cancelling, 147 dangerous, 170 dangerous alarm, 173 depth, 108, 146 depth ID, 111 distances, 108 expansion, 149 history, 146 information, 170 lost, 170 selected, 170 size, 98 sleeping, 170 uncertain, 170 Targets radar, 119 TD Setup, 183 Technical support, 197 Navionics cartography, 200 C-Series Display Reference Manual Raymarine products, 199 Europe, 200 Temperature air, 181 alarm, 187 lower limit, 187 upper limit, 187 offset, 112 sea/water, 181 Text extended character set, 184 show/hide, 89 size, 192 Tidal information, 49, 74 station tide details, 49 vectors, 74 Time format, 13, 184 in data bar, 181 Timed transmit, 149 Timer, 187 TM, 129 Tracks create route from track, 80 create track, 79 definition, 78 edit, 68, 81 erasing, 73, 82 selecting, 69, 81 Transducer calibration, 112 power, 117 status, in data bar, 181 Transferring information from a PC, 22 Transmit period, 149 Trip counter reset, 113 Troubleshooting, 195 True mode CPA vectors, 145 motion mode, 86, 129 wind, in data bar, 181 Tune radar, 131 TVG, 116 U Uncertain AIS target, 170 Unfloating VRMs/EBLs, 140 81221_4.book Page 223 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM Index Units measurement, 13 setup menu, 184, 185 depth, 185 distance, 185 measurement, 13 pressure, 186 speed, 185 temperature, 185 volume, 186 V Variation source, 184 Vectors AIS, 171 CPA, 145 length, 90, 146 using chart vectors, 74 Vessel offset, 85, 129 position, in data bar, 180 symbol, 46 Viewing chart, 45 MARPA targets, 76 windows, 82 route details, 66 waypoint information, 33 VMG Wind/Waypoint, in data bar, 180 VRMs, 108 floating, 138 measuring with, 136 unfloating, 140 using with fishfinder, 109 using with radar, 138 W Wakes, 134 period, 149 Water temperature, 181 Waypoint list, 33 sorting, 33 Waypoints adding, 69 alarm, deactivating, 57 arriving, 57 controlling how display, 41 default group, 29 display by symbol or group, 42 223 edit default symbol and group, 37 details, 35 erase, 36 fishfinder, 107 groups, 38 assign waypoint to group, 39 erase group, 41 make new group, 39 move waypoint between groups, 39 rename group, 40 show/hide, 87 in new routes, 60 list, 33 moving, 35 navigate to, 31, 56 using cursor, 32 using the waypoint list, 32 using waypoint list, 57 with cursor, 57 number of, 29 overview, 29 password protection, 22 enabling/disabling, 24 setting up, 23 placing, 31 at current position, 31 at known position, 31 at the cursor, 31 radar marking a position, 126 show/hide, 87 index, 87 name, 87 symbol, 87 waypoint group, 87 sort waypoint list, 38 stop navigating to, 33, 58 symbols, 29 display, 42 show/hide, 87 viewing waypoint information using cursor, 33 using the waypoint list, 33 White line, 104 Wind data in data bar, 181 indication, 74 vectors, 74 81221_4.book Page 224 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM 224 C-Series Display Reference Manual Window active, 15 selecting, 14 X XTE in data bar, 180 resetting, 57 restart, 72, 82 Z Zoom Chart, 46 Fishfinder, 102 position, 102 Radar, 135 81221_4.book Page i Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM i Raymarine World Wide Warranty Raymarine Inc. APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS SOLD THROUGH OFFICIAL RAYMARINE INC. DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND BOAT BUILDERS WITHIN THE AMERICAS AND CARIBBEAN. Limited warranty Subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth in this U.S. Limited Warranty (hereinafter the ‘Warranty’), Raymarine warrants that its products, when properly installed and used, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months (with respect to VHF radios, a period of thirty-six (36) months),from the date of first purchase (the ‘Warranty Period’). For the purposes of this warranty, ‘date of first purchase’ means the date that the product was purchased by the first retail customer; or in the case of a product installed on a new vessel by a certified Raymarine original equipment manufacturer (a ‘Raymarine OEM’), the date that such vessel was purchased by the first retail customer. Raymarine will, at its sole option, repair or replace any defective products or components returned during the Warranty Period in accordance with the terms, conditions and limitations set forth below. Such repairs or replacement will be the sole remedy of the customer under this Warranty. Obtaining Warranty Service Standard Warranty Service To qualify for standard warranty service the product must be returned to a Raymarine-certified service agent, or directly to Raymarine in person, or by mail (i) within the Warranty Period, and (ii) within thirty (30) days of the alleged product failure.Any products returned by mail must be securely packaged and sent pre-paid and insured to Raymarine or to a Raymarine-certified service agent. All products, whether returned in person or by mail, must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt, to be eligible for standard warranty service. A list of Raymarine-certified service agents is available from Raymarine Technical Support or at www.raymarine.com ‘On Board’ Warranty Service For any Raymarine product or system that (i) has been installed on your vessel by a Raymarine-certified service agent or by a Raymarine OEM, and (ii) has a MSRP equal to or greater than USD $2,500, you are eligible to receive warranty service by a Raymarine certified service agent on-board your vessel (‘On Board Warranty Service’) for a period of 12 months from the date of first purchase of such product or system, or the date of first purchase of the vessel on which such product or system has been installed (the ‘On Board Warranty Period’). In order to obtain On Board Warranty Service eligible customers MUST: • • (i) within the On Board Warranty Period, and (ii) within thirty (30) days from the date of the alleged failure giving rise to the warranty claim for which you are requesting On Board Warranty Service, contact a local Raymarine-certified service agent and request On Board Warranty Service. Present to the Raymarine-certified service agent a copy of the original sales receipt for the product, together with proof of the date of installation of the product by a Raymarine-certified service agent. The service agent may at its sole option, accept or deny such proof of purchase and proof of installation as sufficient to qualify you for On Board Warranty Service. Costs associated with travel, mileage, taxi fares, launch or docking fees, aircraft or vehicle rental, meals, customs, shipping, communication charges, and service agent travel costs are specifically excluded from coverage under this Warranty and are your responsibility. In addition, this Warranty does not cover fees associated with hauling, shipping or towing your vessel to a Raymarine-certified agent. Upon the expiration of the On Board Warranty Period, you are still eligible to receive standard warranty service for the remaining term of the Warranty Period, but will not be eligible for continued On Board Warranty Service. 81221_4.book Page ii Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM ii Raymarine World Wide Warranty Limitations and Exclusions In addition to any other limitations and exclusions set forth herein, Raymarine is not responsible for, and this Warranty does not cover: • • • • • • • failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, unauthorized alteration or repair, improper installation (whether or not by a Raymarine-certified service agent), shipping damage or corrosion; Costs associated with routine system checkouts, alignment/calibration, seatrials or commissioning; repair or replacement of consumable items, including, without limitation, fuses, batteries, drive belts, radar mixer diodes, snap-in impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings and impeller shafts; costs associated with overtime or premium labor costs; differences in material, coloring or size that may exist between actual products and the pictures or descriptions of such products in our advertising, advertising literature or on the Internet; products purchased by a customer from a United States dealer via the Internet if such products were not delivered and installed within the United States; or the replacement of missing components from the package of any product purchased through an online auction site. Other conditions This Warranty is fully transferable provided that you furnish the original proof of purchase to Raymarine or, in the case of On Board Warranty Service, to a Raymarine-certified service agent. This Warranty is void if the label bearing the serial number has been removed or defaced. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS RAYMARINE’S SOLE WARRANTY AND IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO NEW PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS WARRANTY ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WRITTEN WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE LIABILITY OF RAYMARINE TO A CUSTOMER UNDER THIS WARRANTY, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT, BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY OR OTHERWISE SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TEN (10) TIMES THE MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY AND IN NO EVENT SHALL RAYMARINE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. This Warranty supersedes and replaces all previous Warranties. January 2005 81221_4.book Page iii Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM iii Raymarine UK Ltd. APPLICABLE TO PRODUCT SOLD THROUGH OFFICIAL RAYMARINE UK LTD. DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND BOAT BUILDERS WITHIN EUROPE, THE MIDDLE AND FAR EAST, AFRICA AND AUSTRALASIA. Limited Warranty The Raymarine warranty terms and conditions as described below do not affect the customers legal rights and complies with EU Directive 1999/44/EC. In order to ensure that the product continues to operate efficiently and reliably, we recommend that, before using the product, the customer carefully reads the Owner’s Handbook and follows the advice on the safe and correct operation and use of the product. We recommend that the Raymarine product is installed by a Raymarine certified installer. Installation by persons other than a Raymarine certified installer may invalidate the warranty. 1. Product warranty 1.1 Raymarine warrants each new product to be of good materials and workmanship. Raymarine, or its approved agents, will repair or exchange under warranty any parts or product proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, for a period of 2 years (24 months) from date of sale to end user, subject to the limits contained in this warranty document. 1.2 The Raymarine warranty covers the parts and labour associated with any warranty repair as described above, provided that the product is returned to Raymarine or one of its approved agents. 1.3 Raymarine reserve the right to replace under warranty, not repair, certain Raymarine products subject to the limitations below, provided that they are returned to the nearest Raymarine National Distributor. For details of such products refer to the internet at www.raymarine.com or contact your nearest Raymarine National Distributor. 2. Onboard warranty 2.1 In addition to the Product warranty cover as described above, Raymarine will, authorize onboard warranty service by the nearest Raymarine approved service agent, subject to the maximum mileage and other limits referred to in paragraph 4.12 below, on products, where proof of installation, or commission by Raymarine certified installers, can be shown. 2.2 The warranty provides for onboard repair or exchange of the product, by Raymarine or its approved service agents, for a period of 2 years (24 months), subject to the limits contained in this warranty document. In the case of a product installed, by a Raymarine certified OEM installer, on a new boat prior to the sale of the boat to a customer, the 2-year period will begin on the date of the sale of the boat to the customer. In the case of a product installed, by a Raymarine certified installer, on a boat already in the possession of the customer, the 2-year period will begin on the date of the commissioning of the installed product. 2.3 Certain Raymarine products are not covered by onboard warranty unless the products are pre-registered and on board warranty is purchased from the Raymarine certified installer. For details of such products refer to the internet at www.raymarine.com or contact your nearest Raymarine National Distributor. 2.4 The Purchaseable onboard warranty is subject to the limitations below. 3.Obtaining warranty service 3.1 In the event of warranty service being required, the customer should contact Raymarine Technical Support or the nearest Raymarine approved service agent - the contact details of Raymarine Technical Support and a full list of the names and details of worldwide service agents are available on the internet at www.raymarine.com and in the Owner’s Handbook. 81221_4.book Page iv Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM iv Raymarine World Wide Warranty 3.2 In cases where the customer is requesting a warranty service and a Raymarine certified installer has not installed the product; i.e. Product warranty, the affected product must be returned to the customer’s local Raymarine approved service agent or direct to Raymarine with: 3.2.1 proof of purchase showing the date of purchase and the name of the supplier of the product; and 3.2.2 the serial number of the affected product; or 3.2.3 a warranty card completed by the product supplier (which will contain the information required by paragraphs 3.2.1 and 3.2.2). Subject to the limitations below, the product will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of Raymarine or a Raymarine Service Agent) at no further cost and promptly returned to the customer. 3.3 In cases where the customer is making a warranty claim and the product has been installed by a Raymarine certified installer, (boat builder, installer, dealer etc.) i.e. Onboard warranty, the nearest Raymarine approved service agent should be contacted and onboard service requested (which will be subject to the limits referred to in paragraph 4.12 below). Before the onboard warranty service is performed, the customer must have available: 3.3.1 proof of purchase showing the date of purchase and the name of the supplier of the product; and 3.3.2 the serial number of the affected product; or 3.3.3 proof of installation of the product by a Raymarine certified installer; or 3.3.4 a warranty card completed by the product supplier (which will contain the information required by paragraphs 3.3.1 and 3.3.3). 3.4 In cases where onboard warranty has been purchased - as described in 2.3; the nearest Raymarine approved service agent should be contacted and onboard service requested, information detailed in 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 is required. Onboard warranty service will only be performed if the product serial number confirms that the onboard warranty service has been purchased and is valid. 4. Warranty limitations 4.1 Raymarine warranty policy does not apply to any product that has been subjected to accident, abuse or misuse, shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or non-authorized service, or products on which the serial number has been altered, mutilated or removed. 4.2 Certain products do not carry the onboard warranty, as described in section 2 above, unless the onboard warranty cover is purchased at the time of installation. The purchaseable onboard warranty is only available on products purchased in specific territories, for further details refer to the internet at www.raymarine.com or contact your nearest Raymarine National Distributor. 4.3 Products purchased outside the country of installation will not be covered by onboard warranty. 4.4 Raymarine assumes no responsibility for damage incurred during installation or as a result of improper installation. 4.5 This warranty does not cover routine system checkouts, alignment/calibration, seatrials or commissioning, unless required by replacement of part(s) in the area being aligned. 4.6 Raymarine assumes no responsibility for damage caused by or to other equipment, systems or components occasioned by improper or unauthorized connection, or use, of the product. 4.7 Consumable items, including, but not limited to: fuses, batteries, drive belts, radar mixer diodes, snap-in impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings, and impeller shafts are specifically excluded from this warranty. A complete list of the consumable items relating to each product can be found in the Owner’s Handbook and/or on the internet at www.raymarine.com. 4.8 All costs associated with transducer replacement, other than the cost of the transducer itself, are specifically excluded from this warranty. 4.9 Overtime/premium labour portion of services outside of normal working hours is not covered by this warranty. 4.10 If repairs are necessary under the warranty, the affected product must be forwarded to a Raymarine facility or a Raymarine approved service agent, at the owner’s expense. 81221_4.book Page v Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM v 4.11 The Raymarine warranty does not cover any differences in material, coloring or size between those alluded to in corporate advertising, literature or published on the internet, which are not specifically objected to at the time of delivery. 4.12 Travel costs other than auto mileage, tolls and two (2) hours travel time, are specifically excluded from the warranty on all products. Costs, which are excluded from the coverage of this warranty, include but are not limited to; taxi fares, launch fees, aircraft rental, subsistence, customs, shipping, and communications charges etc. 4.13 Neither Raymarine nor a Raymarine service agent shall be liable for any incidental, indirect, consequential or special (including punitive or multiple) damages, nor shall Raymarine or a Raymarine service agent be liable for any loss of profit, business, contracts, opportunity, goodwill or other similar loss. The liability of Raymarine or a Raymarine service agent to a customer under this warranty, whether for breach of contract, tort, breach of statutory duty or otherwise, shall not exceed US$1,000,000. Nothing in this paragraph 4.13 shall limit the liability of Raymarine or a Raymarine service agent in respect of death or personal injury caused by its negligence, fraud or any other liability which by law, cannot be excluded or limited. 4.14 All Raymarine products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to navigation. It is the responsibility of the user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill independent of any Raymarine product. Document Number 80010_1 January 2005 81221_4.book Page vi Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:24 PM vi Raymarine World Wide Warranty Raymarine Service Centers North and South America Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia Raymarine Technical Support 1-800-539-5539 or, +1 603-881-5200 Raymarine Technical Support +44 (0) 23 9271 4713 Product Repair and Service Raymarine Product Repair Center 21 Manchester Street, Merrimack, NH 03054-4801 USA Product Repair and Service Raymarine plc Anchorage Park Portsmouth PO3 5TD England Help us to help you To allow us to respond to your needs faster, please quote the Equipment type, Model number and Serial number when requesting service Stick barcode label here Purchased from Purchase date Dealer address Installed by Installation date Commissioned by Commissioning date Owners name Mailing address D8033-1 Complete product information and interactive help is available at: www.raymarine.com
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