Page 3 - Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Owner’s Handbook; SAFETY NOTICES; WARNING: NAVIGATION AID; WAAS Satellite Differential GPS; The WAAS system is shown diagrammatically in
Prelim Pages iii Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Owner’s Handbook 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...
Page 4 - Figure i: The WAAS System; Availability of the WAAS System in North America; or; MENU; key; Extended Offshore Coverage; Figure ii
iv Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Figure i: The WAAS System Availability of the WAAS System in North America The WAAS system is presently broadcasting and being tested for aviation use. It is expected to be certified by the FAA in 2002. During this testing and certification period, continuous service is exp...
Page 5 - Prelim Pages; Figure ii: WAAS Coverage Map; Coverage Outside of North America; Accuracy and Continuation of Broadcast Coverage
Prelim Pages v Figure ii: WAAS Coverage Map Coverage Outside of North America Europe and Asia are developing similar systems to WAAS called EGNOS and MSAS respectively. Combined with WAAS, these systems will provide global satellite based differential GPS augmentation into the future. EGNOS is curre...
Page 6 - Raynav 300 GPS Plotter; Preface; NT
vi Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Preface This handbook covers the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter manufactured by Raymarine. It contains important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this handbook thorough...
Page 7 - Contents - Raynav 300 Plotter
Prelim Pages vii Contents - Raynav 300 Plotter SAFETY NOTICES......................................................................... iiiWAAS Satellite Differential GPS ............................................. iii Availability of the WAAS System in North America ...........ivExtended Offshore ...
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viii Chapter 3: Operation ..................................................................................3-1 3.1 Introduction ..............................................................................3-13.2 Changing the Display Mode ....................................................3-1 Data...
Page 11 - Many illustrations in this handbook show example screens. The; How this Handbook is Organized
Chapter 1: Overview 1-1 Chapter 1: Overview 1.1 Introduction This handbook describes the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter. Note: Many illustrations in this handbook show example screens. The screen you see on your display depends on your system configuration and set up options, so it may differ from the illus...
Page 12 - General; Display Modes; The GPS Plotter can display data in the following modes,; DISPLAY
1-2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 1.2 Features General The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter has a built-in GPS that provides the following navigational signals: • Satellite Differential GPS (eg, WAAS). • Ground based Differential GPS, when used with an additional RTCM beacon receiver. • Standard GPS. These are liste...
Page 13 - The Plotter Display; FIND SHIP; Plotter Functions; Display Functions; SmartRoute
Chapter 1: Overview 1-3 Those modes containing more than one page of data provide additional soft keys giving access to the sub-sets of data within each group, each cycled through with the associated soft key. 1.3 The Plotter Display When a position fix has been established, your vessel’s position, ...
Page 14 - GPS Data Pages; Selecting the Display Mode; Operating Controls; trackpad moves the cursor to select a position or item on the chart.
1-4 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter • Man OverBoard (MOB) to navigate back to a missing person or object • Data Log display For systems with an autopilot, when the status and locked heading information change, the new data can be displayed. GPS Data Pages Amongst a number of information pages, the GPS Data p...
Page 15 - Figure 1-1: Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Operating Controls; Trackpad and Cursor; Moving the Cursor; When certain menus and soft keys are displayed, the cursor is not
Chapter 1: Overview 1-5 Figure 1-1: Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Operating Controls Trackpad and Cursor The trackpad is used to: • Move the cursor around the screen • Select an item from a pop-up menu • Adjust a variable soft key control The cursor is used to: • Select a position on the screen. • Select a...
Page 16 - Context-Sensitive Cursor Control; Dedicated Keys; POWER; RANGE
1-6 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Context-Sensitive Cursor Control The cursor is context-sensitive. Some items on the screen have information associated with them. Whan you place the cursor over such objects, the information is displayed in a pop-up box. In addition, soft keys aredisplayed for certain item...
Page 17 - Soft Keys; If the key text is greyed out, it is not currently available.; ALARMS SET UP
Chapter 1: Overview 1-7 Soft Keys The four keys below the screen are called soft keys because their functions change according to the operation. The soft keys are grouped into related sets and subsets providing access to the various functions. The soft key labels are displayed on the screen just abo...
Page 18 - Database Lists; POSITION; WAYPOINT LIST
1-8 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Database Lists The waypoints, routes and tracks created on the display unit are stored in database lists. You can view these lists and select items for editing as shown in Figure 1-4 . Figure 1-4: Typical Waypoint List As with pop-up menus, when a database list is on-scree...
Page 19 - Chapter 2: Getting Started; Chapter 3; Conventions Used; ENTER; SCREEN; Simulator
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-1 Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides information, instructions and a simple familiarization exercise in using the display. Operating information is detailed in Chapter 3 . Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) ...
Page 20 - CLEAR; the GPS Data Screen is displayed.; key for at least; GPS STATUS; STEER STARBOARD
2-2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Figure 2-1: GPS Status Screen The GPS Status screen is displayed until a satellite fix has been acquired. When satellite acquisition is complete, the READY FOR NAVIGATION pop-up box displays for two seconds. To proceed whilst satellite acquisition continues, press the CLEA...
Page 21 - Changing the Lighting and Contrast; Factory default settings are
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-3 zero the display and key backlights extinguish. If the POWER key is released within this period, power-down is cancelled. Changing the Lighting and Contrast You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen and keys. The key backlighting always retai...
Page 22 - Controlling the Display; If you have set up your system so that the default soft keys are not
2-4 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 2.3 Controlling the Display The display is controlled by means of the cursor and control keys. Most plotter operations are started from the default soft keys displayed in the plotter screen ( Figure 2-4 ). Figure 2-4: Default Soft Keys On completion of an action using the ...
Page 24 - Plotter Display Control Functions; Moving Around the Plotter Screen; home; Panning the Display
2-6 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 2.4 Plotter Display Control Functions You will normally operate the GPS Plotter with the display showing one of the Navigation Data pages. The range of pages is listed in Selecting the Display Mode on page 2-4 and illustrated in Figure 2-5 . The complete range of pages is ...
Page 25 - Changing the Display Center; POS; Changing the Display Scale
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-7 ➤ To release the cursor from homed mode, use the trackpad to move the cursor away from the vessel’s current position. The status bar shows the current cursor position, bearing and range. The cursor no longer moves with the vessel and no redraw occurs if the vessel move...
Page 26 - Customizing the Display Options; Switching the Cursor Data Box On/off
2-8 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Figure 2-6: Status Bar ➤ To change the scale rapidly, press and hold top or bottom of the RANGE key. The distance indicator at the left-hand side of the status bar is updated whenever you change the display scale. ➤ To zoom in to a larger-scale (more detailed) display: 1. ...
Page 27 - Switching Grid On/off; Simulator Mode; If you use; Simulated data should never be used for navigational purposes.
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-9 Switching Grid On/off The Plotter display can be set to show grid lines of latitude and longitude which can help determine position. ➤ To turn the grid on or off: 1. Press the SCREEN default soft key. 2. Press the CHRT GRID soft key to toggle the setting ON and OFF . 3...
Page 29 - Changing the Display Mode
Chapter 3: Operation 3-1 Chapter 3: Operation 3.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to navigate with the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter. It covers the following topics: • Controlling waypoints, including placing, moving, editing and delet-ing waypoints. • Changing the display mode.• Using a range of da...
Page 30 - Press the; key for at least two seconds; Data Display Pages; Chapter 4
3-2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter The modes that contain more than one page of data provide additional soft keys which cycle through the pages. The highlighted soft key indicates the screen mode currently displayed. Note: Press the DISPLAY key for at least two seconds in any display mode to return to the G...
Page 31 - GPS Data; COG; kts
Chapter 3: Operation 3-3 GPS/Waypoint Data GPS Data The GPS Data display comprises four text data pages, selected in turn by the GPS DATA soft key. These pages are shown in Figure 3-1 to Figure 3-4 . Figure 3-1: GPS Data Page #1 Figure 3-2: GPS Data Page #2 D4936-2 WPT BRG 320° M 0.55 nm 050° M 12.0...
Page 33 - Waypoint Data; BRG; BRG
Chapter 3: Operation 3-5 Waypoint Data The Waypoint Data display comprises three data pages, selected in turn by the WPT DATA soft key. These pages are shown in Figure 3-5 to Figure 3-7 : Figure 3-5: Waypoint Data #1 Figure 3-6: Waypoint Data #2 D4940-2 XTE 0.06 nm 01 h: 00 m 050° M TTG COG SOG ROUT...
Page 34 - Boat/Environment Data; Boat Data
3-6 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Figure 3-7: Waypoint Data #3 Boat/Environment Data Boat Data The Boat Data display comprises three data pages, selected in turn by the BOAT DATA soft key. These pages are shown in Figure 3-8 to Figure 3-10 : Figure 3-8: Boat Data #1 D4942-2 OWN POS 050° M WPT POS COG SOG R...
Page 35 - HDG
Chapter 3: Operation 3-7 Figure 3-9: Boat Data #2 Figure 3-10: Boat Data #3 D4944-2 WPT BRG 320° M 0.55 nm 050° M 12.0 kts WPT RNG COG SOG ROUTE GOTO BOAT DATA ENVIROMNT SD-FIX STEER STARBOARD WPT 004 DEPTH 12.5 M TEMP 11° C D4945-2 PILOT AUTO 050° M 0.05 nm RUDDER COG XTE ROUTE GOTO BOAT DATA ENVIR...
Page 36 - Environment Data; ENVIRONMT; STBD; STBD
3-8 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Environment Data The Environment Data display comprises two data pages, selected in turn by the ENVIRONMT soft key. These pages are shown in Figure 3-11 and Figure 3-12 . Figure 3-11: Environment Data #1 Figure 3-12: Environment Data #2 D4946-2 WIND SSW 7 050° M 320° M RUD...
Page 37 - CDI Data
Chapter 3: Operation 3-9 CDI/BDI Data The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) / Bearing Deviation Indicator (BDI) display comprises two data pages, selected alternately by the CDI and BDI soft keys. These pages are shown in Figure 3-13 and Figure 3-14 : CDI Data The CDI display shows Cross Track Error ...
Page 38 - Data Boxes; The Data Boxes display is shown in; MANUAL
3-10 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter of distance to destination and Velocity Made Good (VMG) towards destination. Figure 3-14: BDI Display The line to the waypoint symbol is shown at an angle equal to the difference between the COG and the Bearing to Waypoint to a maximum of ± 15°. The waypoint symbol is the...
Page 39 - Data Log; START LOG; TIME POSITION CMG DMG
Chapter 3: Operation 3-11 Data Log The GPS Plotter can be set to log passage data every 30 minutes. Up to 48 log entries are held. When 48 entries have been saved, the first entries start being overwritten. If the number of log entries exceeds the table size, use the trackpad up/down to scroll the l...
Page 40 - Working with Waypoints; Introduction; placed on the GPS Plotter
3-12 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 3.3 Working with Waypoints Introduction You can place up to 998 waypoints on the GPS Plotter. A waypoint is a position entered on the display as a reference or destination point. All waypoints placed on the GPS Plotter are stored in a waypoint database list which includes...
Page 41 - Placing a Waypoint; MARK; PLACE WPT AT CURSOR
Chapter 3: Operation 3-13 At the end is a section about using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad to select, edit and name your waypoints. Placing a Waypoint ➤ To access the Place Waypoint soft keys, press MARK ; the Place Waypoint soft keys are displayed as shown in Figure 3-17 : Figure 3-17: Waypoint Sof...
Page 42 - NEW WAYPOINT
3-14 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter bearing and range, date, time and, if placed at vessel, depth and tem-perature (if available) are shown. 2. Press the MAKE NEW WAYPOINT soft key; the New Waypoint screen is displayed, together with its associated soft keys, see Figure 3-19 . Figure 3-19: New Waypoint Scre...
Page 44 - Selecting a Waypoint; Following Routes and Going to Waypoints
3-16 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter iii. the SET TD 1 and SET TD 2 soft keys, which enable editing of each TD’s co-ordinate values. Note: Except for the CHAIN setting, numerical data is edited using the trackpad as described in Editing Waypoint Details on page 3-17. 4. When editing is complete, press ENTER ...
Page 45 - Waypoint Data Display; Editing Waypoint Details; EDIT WAYPOINT
Chapter 3: Operation 3-17 Waypoint Data Display In plotter mode, waypoint data can be viewed in two ways; either using the context-sensitive cursor to select the waypoint and display the pop-up Waypoint Data Box, or by viewing waypoint details from the Waypoint List. ➤ To display the waypoint detail...
Page 47 - Erasing a Waypoint; Editing a Route; Moving a Waypoint
Chapter 3: Operation 3-19 Erasing a Waypoint In plotter mode you cannot erase the target waypoint or waypoints that are used in routes. However, you can remove a waypoint from the current route - see Editing a Route on page 3-33 . If you try to erase a waypoint that is used in a saved route you are ...
Page 48 - to set the position and return to normal cursor control or; to cancel the operation.; Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad; When using the Navigator Keypad, you should be aware that it can
3-20 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 2. Press MOVE WAYPOINT , the cursor changes to a four-headed arrow. 3. Move the cursor to the required waypoint position.4. Press ENTER to set the position and return to normal cursor control or press CLEAR to cancel the operation. Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad ...
Page 50 - del; the characters required to complete the editing.; ins; key to enter your changes.
3-22 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter ➤ To edit an item in a list using the Navigator Keypad: 1. If necessary, use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired character position. 2. Press an alphanumeric key until the desired character is displayed. Each time you press one of these keys in...
Page 51 - Working with Routes; Transferring
Chapter 3: Operation 3-23 3.4 Working with Routes A route is made up of a series of waypoints (maximum 50). To make a route you place a series of waypoints and/or use existing ones. When a route is created, it becomes the current route and is displayed on screen. The current route is maintained when...
Page 52 - Creating a New Route; WAYPOINTS; NEW ROUTE
3-24 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Creating a New Route Note: If there is a current route, it is cleared when MAKE ROUTE is select- ed . If following the current route you are prompted to STOP FOLLOW . Press the YES soft key to continue, or NO to abandon route creation. If the route has not been saved you ...
Page 55 - Saving the Current Route; When a change to this route is attempted, eg.; SAVE ROUTE
Chapter 3: Operation 3-27 Saving the Current Route You can save up to 20 named routes in the Route Database List. These routes can then be re-displayed and followed at a later date. When you save the route, all new waypoints are saved in the Waypoint List. Note: When a change to this route is attemp...
Page 56 - Displaying Route Information; The following route information can be displayed:; Full Route Details; To display information about any route in the database:; ROUTE LIST
3-28 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Displaying Route Information The following route information can be displayed: • Full route details, using the soft keys. • Route leg or waypoint information, using the context-sensitive cur-sor. Full Route Details ➤ To display information about any route in the database:...
Page 58 - Route Leg and Waypoint Information; If a route is being followed, the; Clearing the Current Route from the Screen
3-30 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Route Leg and Waypoint Information ➤ To display information about a route leg, move the cursor over the leg until the letters RTE appear. The Route Leg data box is displayed, together with the Follow Route soft keys as shown in Figure 3-35 . Figure 3-35: Route Leg Data Bo...
Page 61 - Inserting a Waypoint into a Route; RTE; If you clear the route without saving it, the new waypoint is re-; Adding/Removing Waypoints at the End of the Route
Chapter 3: Operation 3-33 Editing a Route After a route has been created, it can be edited by: • Inserting a Waypoint into the route • Adding waypoints at the end of the route • Removing a Waypoint • Reversing a Route • Moving a Waypoint as described in Section 3.3. Note: Apart from Moving a Waypoin...
Page 62 - Removing a Waypoint from within the Route; You can remove the last waypoint from a route, as described in; Reversing the Route
3-34 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter waypoints can be added to the route in the same way as for a new route. 2. Move the cursor to the required location, and press PLACE WAYPOINT soft key. 3. Place as many waypoints as required and press the ACCEPT ROUTE soft key; the default soft keys are displayed. Note: I...
Page 63 - Following Routes and Going to Waypoints; Going To an Individual Target Point
Chapter 3: Operation 3-35 3.5 Following Routes and Going to Waypoints The default GOTO soft key accesses the functions to follow a route and Goto a waypoint or cursor. When a target destination is selected, the GPS Plotter calculates bearing, distance and cross track error (XTE). This information ca...
Page 64 - Follow a Route; The current route may have been created on this display unit, or
3-36 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter ➤ To navigate directly to an existing waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the Waypoint List as described in Section 3.3 . or... Using the trackpad, position the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters WPT and the waypoint soft keys are displayed as shown in ...
Page 65 - Other Follow Route Options; You cannot remove a waypoint from a route if it is the target.
Chapter 3: Operation 3-37 ➤ To follow the current route: 1. Press the GOTO default soft key to display the Goto/Follow soft keys ( Figure 3-39 ). or... Place the cursor over a route leg until the letters RTE and the route soft keys ( Figure 3-35 ) are displayed. 2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key . ...
Page 66 - Joining a Route; Advancing to a Waypoint; You can advance past the end of a route back to the start.; Stop Follow or Stop Goto
3-38 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Joining a Route ➤ To start following the current route at a selected waypoint: 1. Move the cursor over the required route waypoint until the letters WPT and the waypoint soft keys are displayed. 2. Press the FOLLOW FROM HERE soft key. Your vessel follows the route, using ...
Page 67 - Target Point Arrival; When following a route using a SeaTalk autopilot, the autopilot
Chapter 3: Operation 3-39 • Move the cursor over any waypoint or leg in the current route, then press the STOP GOTO/FOLLOW soft key. The dotted line from your vessel to the target waypoint disappears. If you subsequently use the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key to restart navigation, the route is followed from...
Page 68 - Transferring Waypoints and Routes; Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints; Waypoints transferred as part of a route are not automatically; Transferring Database Lists; and; Receiving Waypoints from Other Equipment
3-40 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 3.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints In an integrated system, when a route is made current on any SeaTalk equipment it is sent to all other SeaTalk equipment. This route will override any other current route. When GOTO waypoint or GOTO cursor ...
Page 69 - POINTS; Where multiple waypoints have the same position, the last way-; Sending Waypoints to Other Equipment; WAYPOINT TRANSFER
Chapter 3: Operation 3-41 3. To disable waypoint transfer, press the soft key STOP RECEIVING WAY- POINTS . Alternatively, press CLEAR twice to close the Waypoint List. Note: Where multiple waypoints have the same position, the last way- point sent is the only one included in the Waypoint List. Sendi...
Page 70 - Setting Up a Track; TRACK OFF
3-42 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter • Manage tracks using the Track List, including Saving, Naming, Eras-ing and Showing a track. • Convert the current track to a route. Setting Up a Track The track soft keys are used to switch the Track on and to specify the interval at which track points are placed. The t...
Page 71 - Track points are not ‘wasted’ when the vessel is stationary as there; Clearing the Current Track
Chapter 3: Operation 3-43 Note: Track points are not ‘wasted’ when the vessel is stationary as there is a minimum distance separation, even when using a time interval set-ting. ➤ To set up a track: 1. From the plotter display, press the MENU key to display the set up soft keys as shown in Figure 3-4...
Page 72 - Managing Tracks; Saving and Naming the Current Track
3-44 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter i. To clear the track without saving it in the Track List, press NO . ii. To save the track in the list, press YES . The NAME TRACK soft keys are displayed and you should continue as described in Saving and Naming the Current Track below. The current track is cleared from...
Page 73 - Naming, Erasing and Showing a Track
Chapter 3: Operation 3-45 Figure 3-45: Name Track Soft Keys 4. To name the route press the YES soft key. i. Use the trackpad left/right to select the character you wish to edit and the trackpad top/bottom to change the character. ii. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Track List. 5. To save the unn...
Page 74 - key for two; MOB
3-46 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 3.8 Man Overboard (MOB) If a person or object is lost overboard, use the Man Overboard (MOB) function to return to the location immediately. Note: To obtain an MOB position, you need either of the following: • Position data from the GPS antenna. • Heading and speed data, ...
Page 75 - The MOB procedure can also be initiated or cancelled remotely-; ALARMS; External Alarms
Chapter 3: Operation 3-47 • Replaces all current waypoint data with MOB data. ➤ To cancel the MOB, press and hold the MARK key for 2 seconds. The chart is re-drawn at its previous scale, and the MOB symbol and data box are removed. Note: The MOB procedure can also be initiated or cancelled remotely-...
Page 76 - Setting Alarms and Timers; ALARM OFF ON
3-48 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Setting Alarms and Timers ➤ To set up an alarm or timer: Press the ALARMS key. The Alarms Set Up list is displayed, showing the current settings as shown in Figure 3-47 . Figure 3-47: Alarms Set Up Menu 1. Use the trackpad up/down to navigate through the list. As each lin...
Page 77 - Cursor Out; : outputs the display’s cursor to the SeaTalk bus.
Chapter 3: Operation 3-49 3.10 Cursor Echo In a plotter display, or in a system with any plotter display connected via Seatalk, you can set the display to enable cursor transfer. Cursor echo is accessed from the Set Up Menu and enables the display of a plotter cursor on other equipment, or another e...
Page 79 - Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter; key. These settings can be changed at any time.; System; , controlling the plotting functions, including waypoint infor-; Track; Using Tracks; GPS; , displaying the GPS Navigation Status, selecting the GPS Fix
Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-1 Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4.1 Introduction When you have installed your system and are familiar with its basic operation, you may wish to set it up to operate according to your requirements and display information according to your preferences. T...
Page 80 - Changing the Set Up Parameters; Chapter 6
4-2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 4.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters ➤ To set the default parameters: 1. Press the MENU key to display the Set Up soft keys shown in Figure 4-1 . The options available depend upon the current operating mode; the full range of options is shown when in Plotter Mode. Figure 4-1...
Page 81 - The System menus and their options are listed in; System Set Up Parameters
Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-3 4.3 System Set Up Parameters The System menus and their options are listed in Table 4-1 . It also shows the factory default setting and provides a space to make a note of the new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections. Tabl...
Page 82 - Bearing Mode; The bearing relative to your vessel’s heading.
4-4 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Bearing Mode This is the mode (magnetic or true) of all the bearing and heading data displayed as indicated in the status bar. Cursor Reference The mode of the bearing data displayed for the cursor readout. The bearing information can be displayed in either of two forms: •...
Page 83 - The alarms continue to sound.; MOB Data
Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-5 ( RNG/BRG ) data boxes. The current units are shown for the heading value in the status bar. Cursor Readout This option controls whether the cursor data is shown in latitude and longitude or in range and bearing. Alternatively, you can show both types of rea...
Page 84 - Autopilot Pop Up; ON; Menu Timeout Period; Units; Auto Mode
4-6 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Autopilot Pop Up This option controls whether or not the autopilot pop up is displayed. When set to ON , if the status and locked heading of the autopilot changes, they are displayed in a pop up box. The box is removed from the display after two seconds. When Autopilot Pop...
Page 85 - Manual Mode; The Manual variation value defaults to 0°, so it is important to set; NMEA OUT Set Up; The remote display must have SeaTalk Cursor Out enabled.; Date and Time Settings
Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-7 4. The current manual variation value, if no SeaTalk or NMEA value and no position data is available. Manual Mode If MANUAL mode is selected, by pressing either of the MANUAL soft keys, the local variation value can be specified according to the area in whic...
Page 87 - The; Plotter Set Up Parameters; Chart Orientation
Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-9 4.4 Plotter Set Up Parameters The PLOTTER SET UP option allows you to set up the Plotter according to your system configuration and your personal preferences. The following table lists the Plotter Set up parameters and their options, shows the factory defaul...
Page 88 - Waypoint Symbols; Heading Vector indicates your current heading.
4-10 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter • North Up: The screen is displayed with north upwards. As you change heading, the ship’s heading marker moves. This is the default mode and is the only mode available if there is no heading data. • Course Up: The plotter is stabilized and displayed with the currently sel...
Page 89 - Datum Selection; When the datum (reference grid) is changed, the geographical; Position Offset
Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-11 Datum Selection You can select either WGS 84 or LOCAL datum. In LOCAL mode, you are presented with a Datum Names list. Use the trackpad up/down to scroll through the list; press ENTER to select the option and close the menu. Note: When the datum (reference ...
Page 90 - Fix Mode
4-12 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 4.5 GPS Set Up The GPS set up page provides information for the status of the tracked navigation satellites plus HDOP and satellite Fix Status. It also provides the ability to set up a Coastal GPS by manually retuning it to a different differential beacon. ➤ To select GPS...
Page 93 - Differential Age; Restart GPS
Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-15 is using RTCM data received via NMEA, this information is not available and the item shows dashes, one per character. The received Signal Strength and SNR are interrelated. SNR provides a measure of the quality of the received signal and is dependent upon s...
Page 95 - Chapter 5: Installation; If you wish to practice using the; EMC Installation Guidelines; optimum
Chapter 5: Installation 5-1 Chapter 5: Installation 5.1 Introduction This chapter provides instructions to assist in planning the installation of the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter aboard your vessel. Note: If you wish to practice using the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter before installation, you can connect it, via...
Page 96 - Suppression Ferrites
5-2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter • Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual. • If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable, this ferrite should not be removed. If th...
Page 97 - Unpacking and Inspecting the Components; System Parts and Accessories; Registering this Product
Chapter 5: Installation 5-3 5.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components Unpack your Raynav 300 GPS Plotter carefully. Retain the carton and packing materials in the event that you need to return the unit for service: System Parts and Accessories Items Missing? If any one (or more) of the above items...
Page 98 - GPS Antenna Installation; Do mount the antenna up a mast as this will cause the antenna to; Surface Mounting; To surface mount the antenna, referring to
5-4 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 5.3 GPS Antenna Installation The GPS Antenna is designed to receive the signals emitted from the satellites in a direct path. Ideally, the unit should be mounted horizontally in a location that is open and clear of any masts or other structures that could block line-of-sig...
Page 100 - Pole Mounting; Refer to
5-6 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Pole Mounting ➤ Refer to Figure 5-3 : 1. Screw the pole mount base to a suitable pole or rail mount bracket, having an industry standard 1inch 14TPI thread, until secure. 2. Pass the cable through the centre hole of the pole mount base (A) or insert the cable into the side...
Page 101 - Plotter Installation
Chapter 5: Installation 5-7 5.4 Plotter Installation The display unit can be mounted using the trunnion (yoke) bracket, or panel mounted using the optional Panel Mounting Kit. When planning the installation of your Raynav 300, the following points should be considered: • Convenience: The unit should...
Page 103 - Panel Mounting; The gasket must be fitted to ensure EMC compliance.
Chapter 5: Installation 5-9 4. Secure the gasket to the rear of the unit: Remove the protective paper from the adhesive side of the gasket (this is the side that is to be affixed to the unit) then press the gasket onto the rear case, covering the screws. 5. Fit the unit to the trunnion, adjust the d...
Page 104 - Connecting to Other Equipment; The unit transmits navigation and waypoint data on NMEA
5-10 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 12. Screw the studs into the vacant holes at the rear of the unit, hand tight only. 13. Slide a spacer ferrule onto each stud.14. Secure the unit with the thumb nuts, hand tight only. Figure 5-5: Panel Mounting 5.5 Connecting to Other Equipment The unit transmits navigati...
Page 105 - • Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead, a; Connectors; ANTENNA; , for connection to the associated GPS antenna.; Figure 5-6: Raynav 300 Rear Connector Panel
Chapter 5: Installation 5-11 5.6 Cable Running Introduction The minimum requirements are a power cable and a connection from the associated GPS Antenna. Additional cables will be required if you are connecting to other equipment. Consider the following points before installing the system cables: • A...
Page 106 - Antenna Connector
5-12 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Antenna Connector The ANTENNA connector provides power and RF connection to the associated GPS Antenna. CAUTION: Do not connect/disconnect the GPS Antenna from the display unit whilst power is applied. Such action could cause irreparable damage. ➤ Connect the antenna usin...
Page 107 - Power/NMEA Connections; Table 5-1: Maximum Power Cable Extension Lengths
Chapter 5: Installation 5-13 If a longer power cable run is required, use the supplied power cable to connect to the unit, then use a suitable connector block to connect the free end to the extension cable. The supplied power cable has a cross-section of 2.0mm 2 (15 AWG). Longer power cable runs may...
Page 108 - SeaTalk Connector; The SeaTalk connector cannot be used to power the Plotter. Power; System Check and Initial Switch On; Finding; EMC Conformance
5-14 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter ➤ Connect the power supply using the standard power cable supplied: 1. Connect the moulded power plug to the PWR/NMEA connector on the rear of the Plotter. Run the free end back to the vessel’s distribu-tion panel or, if insufficient cable length, to a junction box. 2. Cu...
Page 109 - Initial Switch On; Chapter 2; Checking the Plotter Operation; SYSTEM SET UP MENU
Chapter 5: Installation 5-15 Initial Switch On To switch on the plotter: 1. Press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps. 2. If necessary, adjust the lighting and contrast (see Chapter 2 ). 3. If required, change the default language settings as follows: i. Press the MENU key to display the set...
Page 111 - Routine Checks; plotter; EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding 6-1 Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible causes of problems you may experience with your Raynav 300 GPS Plotter. 6.1 Maintenance WARNING: The plotter contains specialized circuit...
Page 112 - Disposal; Resetting the System; Take care Factory Reset clears all Waypoint and Route databas-; RESET IN Xs
6-2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter • 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. In general this will not...
Page 113 - key until the countdown timer times out or; key to abort Factory Reset.
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding 6-3 4. Either hold the MENU key until the countdown timer times out or release the MENU key to abort Factory Reset. When the unit is reset, it restarts as for a first time Power Up with all values reset to their original factory settings Note: The factory d...
Page 115 - Appendix A: Technical Summary
Appendix A: Technical Summary A-1 Appendix A: Technical Summary Feature Description CE Conforms to 89/336/EEC(EMC), EN60945:1997 Y2K Compliant Size 7.7in (195mm) x 4.33in (110mm) x 3.9in (99mm), excluding trunnion Weight 1.65 lb. (0.75 kg) Environmental Waterproofing To CFR46; suitable for external ...
Page 117 - Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data
Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data B-1 Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data The following table defines the data received on the NMEA/SeaTalk ports. Data sources are listed in order of priority unless otherwise indicated. Data Received Source Vessel Position (LAT/LON) SeaTalk, GGA, RMC, RMA, GLL Speed a...
Page 119 - Appendix C: List of Abbreviations
Appendix C: List of Abbreviations C-1 Appendix C: List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning BDI Bearing Deviation Indicator BTW Bearing To Waypoint CDI Course Deviation Indicator COG Course Over Ground. The actual direction of your vessel’s movement over the ground dGPS Differential Global Position...
Page 121 - SiRF LICENSE AGREEMENT
This equipment uses certain elements of software supplied to Raymarine by SiRF Tech-nology Inc., to which the following licence agreement applies. Please read it carefully. SiRF LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This is a legal agreement (the “Agreement”) between SiRF Technology Incorpor...
Page 123 - Installation Templates; GPS Antenna Mounting Template; Access to the underside of the mounting surface must be available
Installation Templates T-1 GPS Antenna Mounting Template Note: Access to the underside of the mounting surface must be available to allow for secure fixing. Cable Exit Channel 18mm (0.7in) 6mm (0.25") dia. for cable only 19mm (0.75") dia. for NMEA plug 6mm (0.25") dia. 2 positions 18mm (...
Page 125 - Rayna; TOP; Cut out shaded area only
Installation Templates T-3 Rayna v 300 G PS Plotter M ounting Template 4.03 in (102.3 mm) 7.67 in (194.94 mm) 3.8 in (96.3 mm) 4.33 in (109.9 mm) Outer profile of instrument D4968-1 5.5 in (139.6 mm) Drill 4 mm hole (four positions) 300/320 Template TOP Cut out shaded area only Note: Drill 4 mm fixi...
Page 127 - Index; see
Index xi Index A Abbreviations C-1 Accessories see Parts and Accessories Adding a Waypoint to a Route 3-23 , 3-33 Advance to Waypoint 3-38 Alarms Alarm Clock 3-47 Anchor 3-47 Arrival 3-39 , 3-47 Countdown Timer 3-47 Dedicated Key 3-47 External 3-47 MOB 3-46 Off Track 3-47 Setting 3-48 Silence 3-47 A...
Page 130 - xiv
xiv Saving 3-23 Transfer 3-40 Route Building Table 3-24 Route Leg, Data Box 3-30 Routine Checks 6-1 S ST60/ST80 Navigator Keypad 3-20 Satellite Differential 1-2 WAAS -iii Saving Current Route 3-27 Current Track 3-44 a Route 3-23 Scale Chart 3-25 Display 2-6 , 3-25 SeaTalk Cursor Echo 3-49 , 4-7 Data...
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Page 133 - Warranty Certificate; Limited Warranty; Installed Warranty; Obtaining Warranty Service; ranty
Warranty Certificate The Raymarine warranty terms and conditions as described below do not affect the customer’s statutory rights. Limited Warranty Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine Product to be of good materials and workmanship. Raymarine, or it’s approved agents, will repair or exchange un...
Page 134 - Warranty Limitations
Document number: 84064-9 July 2002 Warranty Limitations Raymarine Warranty policy does not apply to equipment that has been subjected to accident, abuse or misuse, shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or non-authorized service, or equipment on which the serial number has been alter...
Page 135 - Factory Service Centers; United States of America
Factory Service Centers United States of America UK, Europe, Middle East, Far East Raymarine Inc22 Cotton Road, Unit DNashua, NH 03063-4219, USA Raymarine LtdAnchorage Park, PortsmouthPO3 5TD, England Telephone: +1 603 881 5200Fax: +1 603 864 4756www.raymarine.com Telephone: +44 (0)23 9269 3611Fax: ...