Page 2 - Trademarks and registered trademarks
Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB, Raymarine, RayTech, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited. Apelco is a registered trade-mark of Raymarine Holdings Limited (Registered in all major marketing territories). AST, Autoadapt, Auto GST, Autose...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Contents Important information ................................................................ 1 Safety notices ........................................................................................ 1WARNING .................................................................................
Page 6 - Important information; WARNING; WARNING; Product installation
Important information 1 Important information Safety notices Intended use RayTech V6.0 is intended for recreational marine use. Users should note that only authorized government charts and associated Notices to Mariners contain all the information required for safe navigation Disclaimers This electr...
Page 7 - Conventions used; Find; Product use
Important information 3 Conventions used In this manual the following conventions will be used: • RayTech refers to RayTech V6.0.• The names of keyboard keys are printed in boldface, such as Enter. • Italics are used to show names, such as Open Chart, or softkeys such as Find Vessel . • Instructions...
Page 8 - Chapter 1: System overview and features; Accessories; Component; Easy marine navigation; CAUTION; Navionics CF Card Reader
Chapter 1: System overview and features 5 Chapter 1: System overview and features 1.1 Introduction This chapter introduces RayTech and covers the following: • What’s in the box. • System overview. 1.2 What do I get in the box? When you open the box containing RayTech, you will find various compo-nen...
Page 9 - Sailboat racing
Chapter 1: System overview and features 7 Comprehensive Weather/ Oceanographic reporting RayTech offers you the capability to download and display the latestweather and ocean conditions, and then superimpose this informationupon your charts in several layers. Weather and oceanographic charts (inGRIB...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: System requirements; System requirements; Minimum system requirements; Optimum system requirements
Chapter 2: System requirements 9 Chapter 2: System requirements 2.1 Introduction This section deals with making sure that your PC is ready to install and runRayTech and details: • System requirements. • Whether your PC is ready to install RayTech. • Upgrading drivers and adapters. 2.2 System require...
Page 11 - Upgrading drivers and adapters; Driver update; To run the Windows Update utility:
Chapter 2: System requirements 11 Note: *If you are not planning to buy the Pathfinder PC kit, or you are not intending to use RayTech’s hsb 2 networking capability for chart, radar, sonar sharing, you can skip this check. YES Is the PC a laptop?* You will need a PCI-PCMCIA adaptor if connecting to ...
Page 12 - Windows update does not always update all drivers. Raymarine; DirectX; OK; Useful websites
Chapter 2: System requirements 13 Figure 2-3: Direct X Diagnostics screen 1. Figure 2-4: Direct X Diagnostics screen 2. Note: Windows update does not always update all drivers. Raymarine recommend that you check your PC/Hardware manufacturers web site to check for relevant driver updates. DirectX To...
Page 13 - Chapter 3: Getting started; Installing RayTech; Installation from a CD-ROM; To install RayTech from the internet:; Starting to use RayTech; License keys; V6.0 Upgrade License key
Chapter 3: Getting started 15 Chapter 3: Getting started 3.1 Introduction Having made sure that your computer meets the operating requirementsand has the latest drivers installed. See “System requirements” on page 9,you are now ready to install and run RayTech. This section deals with: • Installing ...
Page 14 - Entering license key segments of less than 4 characters; Running RayTech for the first time; To run RayTech for the first time:; Configure network settings; izationSeaTalk; network. To configure other types of network click; Finish
Chapter 3: Getting started 17 Figure 3-3: RayTech mode dialog box Figure 3-4: RNS Network Set up Wizard Entering license key segments of less than 4 characters You may have a license key that contains segments of less than fournumbers. To enable RayTech it is necessary to enter the license key andpa...
Page 15 - Raymarine recommends that you register your RayTech software on; Using RayTech on a new computer; To display the license keyboard:; Continuing To Use RayTech; Operating modes; Planning
Chapter 3: Getting started 19 8. Click OK. RayTech starts to open and the network initialization progress box apears. As the initialization process is carried out RayTech will open and the Open New Page dialog box is displayed. 9. Highlight the icon for the page type you want to open and click OK. T...
Page 16 - Simulator; To Select The Simulator Mode:; Setting up RayTech; Installing instruments to RayTech; RayTech Tools; To use the RayTech Tools wizard:
Chapter 3: Getting started 21 Simulator RayTech includes a simulator mode which enables you to practise oper-ating the software without data from a GPS antenna, radar scanner ortransducer. To Select The Simulator Mode: 1. Select File/setup . The Set Up Dialog Box Is Displayed. 2. Double-click The In...
Page 17 - To manually configure instruments:
Chapter 3: Getting started 23 2. Highlight the instruments icon and click OK. The configure instruments dialog box is displayed. You can now set the network configuration and either automatically ormanually configure your system and instruments. To set the network configuration: 1. Double-click Netw...
Page 18 - Installing charts; IMPORTANT; Maptech cartography; Maptech BSB V4.0 cartography; Navionics cartography
Chapter 3: Getting started 25 6. Double-click the NMEA icon and the connection dialog box is displayed. 7. Double-click the What’s connected icon. In the case of NMEA, the NMEA connection dialog box is displayed. 8. Click either NMEA Sent or NMEA Received icon. The appropriate sentence dialog box is...
Page 19 - SeaTalk; system; Navionics CF Chart Card reader; RayTech chart installer
Chapter 3: Getting started 27 There are two ways in which Navionics cartography can be accessed byRayTech: • via your SeaTalk hs system. • using the Navionics CF chart card reader. SeaTalk hs system With the PC connected to your SeaTalk hs system, and a Navionics chart card installed in an E-Series ...
Page 20 - Chapter 4: The User Interface and controls; Interface controls; Drop down menus; To display a toolbar:; Softkeys; BACK; Right mouse menus
Chapter 4: The User Interface and controls 29 Chapter 4: The User Interface and controls 4.1 Introduction This chapter introduces the RayTech User Interface and its features andcovers: • The User Interface. • The Interface controls. This chapter gives only a brief overview of the interface and its c...
Page 21 - Pathfinder panel; Displaying information; Selection dialog box; Action box
Chapter 4: The User Interface and controls 31 Pathfinder panel The Pathfinder panel provides shortcuts for some of the more commonfunctions. Just move the cursor over the required button and click. Thecontrols that can be found in this panel are: 4.4 Displaying information Information is shown in da...
Page 22 - Application information box; Changing what you see on the screen; Moving around a split page; ACTIVE
Chapter 4: The User Interface and controls 33 Application information box Application information boxes contain information about various functions,such as route details. 4.5 Changing what you see on the screen You can show more than one application on a page. RayTech contains pre-set page options f...
Page 24 - Chapter 5: Using charts; Use your charts safely; The chart screen; To open a chart for the first time:; Moving around the chart; Chart panning; To find your current position on the chart:; Choosing a chart type; tab
Chapter 5: Using charts 37 Chapter 5: Using charts 5.1 Introduction RayTech utilizes chart layering technology, which permits you to simulta-neously view different types of charts and maps, including navigationalcharts, live radar, aerial photographs and weather data. For full information on install...
Page 25 - Chart layers; To adjust layer transparency:; Chart order; Transparency; * Only available if RayTech is connected to an hsb; Chart quilting
Chapter 5: Using charts 39 Note: RayTech will use raster photos over Navionics photos when both layers have been turned on. To select the chart type to be displayed: Click the button for the type of chart you want to be displayed. The buttonwill highlight to indicate that chart type has been selecte...
Page 27 - Chapter 6: Using Platinum cartography; D cartography; Enhanced features; D bathymetric charts; New 2D chart features; Aerial photo overlay; To display aerial photo overlay:; Panoramic photos
Chapter 6: Using Platinum cartography 43 Chapter 6: Using Platinum cartography 6.1 Introduction The Navionics Platinum Chart card used in conjunction with RayTechenables you to access enhanced 2D cartography and 3D bathymetriccharts. These features will give you an accurate, easy to view image of th...
Page 28 - Navionics Object Properties; Pilot book; To view the pilot book:; D chart enhancements; Business services information; To display business services:; Find nearest; To use the find nearest feature:
Chapter 6: Using Platinum cartography 45 The availability of these photos is shown by a camera symbol on the chart. The symbol is placed where the photo was taken and the angle of the shotis shown by the angle of the camera symbol .To view a panoramic photo: 1. Right click on the camera icon and sel...
Page 29 - Search port by name; Navionics Object properties; Wrecks data; To display wrecks data:; Coastal roads
Chapter 6: Using Platinum cartography 47 1. Right-click anywhere on a Navionics chart page. The right-mouse menu is displayed. 2. Select Navionics Object properties . The Information dialog box is displayed. 3. Click Find Nearest. The find nearest selection box is displayed. 4. Highlight the categor...
Page 30 - D bathymetric chart application; The application; Active motion mode; Presentation
Chapter 6: Using Platinum cartography 49 6.4 3D bathymetric chart application 3D cartography screen Status bar Navigational object North arrow Boat symbol Land mass Underwater contours D8760_1 50 RayTech RNS V6.0 - Users Guide The application To obtain the best results from your 3D cartography you s...
Page 31 - Find Ship; Changing your viewpoint; Making the view clearer; Planning mode; Move Boat here
Chapter 6: Using Platinum cartography 51 Forward Default view. Eye point is above andbehind the boat, lookingforward. Click Find Ship to return to this view. Aft Eye point above and in front of the boat, looking behind it. FWD ROTATE 195 o T 2.431nm FWD D8761_1 AFT ROTATE 011 o T AFT 2.431nm D8762_1...
Page 32 - Using 2D and 3D charts together
Chapter 6: Using Platinum cartography 53 information in the status bar is now shown in brackets to indicate planningmode has ben selected. Clicking the FIND SHIP soft key reTurns the application to active motionmode, in the default view, showing the chart in the forward looking viewat your current p...
Page 33 - Chapter 7: Working with waypoints; Placing a waypoint; To place a waypoint at the cursor’s current position:; Enter Waypoint button; Waypoints/ Manage Waypoints
Chapter 7: Working with waypoints 55 Chapter 7: Working with waypoints 7.1 Introduction Waypoints are a core feature of RayTech. They can be created while anyapplication is active and used by the others. They can be stored in thesystem, e-mailed, archived to a memory card, or transferred to anotherS...
Page 34 - Placing a man overboard marker; To place a MOB marker:; Changing a waypoint symbol; To change a waypoint symbol:; Navigating to a waypoint; To move a waypoint to a new position:
Chapter 7: Working with waypoints 57 7.4 Placing a man overboard marker In the unfortunate event that a member of crew, or an important piece ofequipment falls overboard, a man overboard (MOB) marker can be used tomark the position. If a MOB marker is placed, RayTech suspends all currentnavigation f...
Page 35 - Edit waypoint details
Chapter 7: Working with waypoints 59 To move a waypoint that you are heading toward to your boat’s current position: Select Waypoint/ Move Destination to Vessel . The waypoint that you are approaching is moved to your boat’s current position. To move a waypoint you are heading away from to your boat...
Page 36 - To manually empty the recycle bin:; Transferring route and waypoint data; Network; Removable card
Chapter 7: Working with waypoints 61 To manually empty the recycle bin: 1. Select Waypoints/Empty Waypoint Recycle Bin. A dialog box is displayed asking you to confirm this action. 2. Click OK . The recycle bin will be emptied. Note: It is important to remember that each time RayTech is closed, the ...
Page 38 - Chapter 8: Working with routes; Creating a route; Add a waypoint to a route; To add a waypoint using the route menu:
Chapter 8: Working with routes 65 Chapter 8: Working with routes 8.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use RayTech to chart and plot courses. It isintended to have you navigating in the shortest time possible and covers: • Creating routes. • Editing routes. • Monitoring a course. The definit...
Page 39 - To add a waypoint to a route using the right-mouse menu:; Deleting a waypoint; To delete a Waypoint using the waypoint list:; Choosing a route; To follow a route ‘from here’:; Monitoring the course
Chapter 8: Working with routes 67 3. In the Route column, highlight where you want to add a waypoint.4. In the Waypoints column highlight the waypoint or mark you want to add to the route. 5. Double-click the highlighted waypoint or mark. It will be added to the route below the highlighted waypoint....
Page 41 - Tides and Currents screens
Chapter 8: Working with routes 71 72 RayTech RNS V6.0 - Users Guide Tides and Currents screens Tides Currents D8772_1
Page 42 - Chapter 9: Using tides and currents; Setting the region; To set the tide region:; Open nearest tides; To use Open Nearest Tides:
Chapter 9: Using tides and currents 73 Chapter 9: Using tides and currents CAUTION: Tides and currentsWhilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of thedata used for tides and currents, this information can beinfluenced by local conditions. It is therefore recommendedthat consideration is giv...
Page 43 - Open nearest currents; To use Open Nearest Currents:
Chapter 9: Using tides and currents 75 9.3 Currents Current flow data is a prediction for maximum and minimum current flowover a 24 hour period for a selected station. Data for sunrise, sunset andmoon phase is also provided. When using current information the default is always the last selectedstati...
Page 44 - Chapter 10: Working with radar; Displaying radar in a new page; To display radar in a new page:; The radar picture; To change the way in which the picture is shown:; Getting the best radar picture; Gain; To use the gain functions:
Chapter 10: Working with radar 77 Chapter 10: Working with radar 10.1 Introduction Data from your hsb 2 series Pathfinder and SeaTalk hs E-Series radar can be transferred and displayed (repeated) within RayTech. The picture can bedisplayed on a separate page or you can overlay a radar image on a cha...
Page 45 - Rain mode; It is recommended that you leave the tune function in AUTO mode, to; Setting up the radar display
Chapter 10: Working with radar 79 4. When you have finished, click the BACK button. FTC You can use the Fast Time Constant (FTC) function to remove areas ofclutter at a distance from your boat. It should be used in conjunction withthe RAIN function to obtain the best results. When the FTC function i...
Page 46 - Changing the displayed range; To place a waypoint using the main menu:; Using radar to help avoid a collision; Range rings; Range Rings
Chapter 10: Working with radar 81 Changing the displayed range Each time you click the RANGE button on the Pathfinder panel, the rangechanges to the next available setting. You can also change the range by clicking the range icons in the toolbar. 10.8 Marking a position on-screen You can mark a posi...
Page 48 - Target and vector history; Target is being acquired; Target history; To set up target vectors and history:; MARPA targets; Method 2
Chapter 10: Working with radar 85 (COG). The better the quality of the heading data, the better MARPA willperform. MARPA will function without SOG and COG data, but only rela-tive vector, CPA and TCPA are shown; target course and speed cannot becalculated. Risk assessment Each target is displayed as...
Page 49 - Viewing MARPA target data; To view the MARPA database list:; Default sonar screen
Chapter 10: Working with radar 87 3. The target symbol and ID will disappear from the screen and the target is cancelled. 4. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for each target you want to cancel. Method 2 1. Move the cursor over the target you want to cancel.2. Right click to display the right-click menu.3. Highl...
Page 50 - Chapter 11: Working with sonar; The sonar screen; Displaying sonar in a new page; To display sonar in a separate page:; Changing the screen view; Background color; To change the background color:; Scrolling speed
Chapter 11: Working with sonar 89 Chapter 11: Working with sonar 11.1 Introduction Raymarine Fishfinders use sound waves (sonar) to show you what is underyour boat, find fish and show the bottom of a lake or sea. The transducersends high-frequency sound waves down into the water; these soundwaves st...
Page 51 - Target depth ID; To turn on Target Depth ID:; Improving the underwater view; Changing the range; To adjust the range:; Selecting the operating frequency; 0 kHz frequency; To change the frequency:; Making the picture clearer; Gain mode
Chapter 11: Working with sonar 91 To change the scrolling speed: 1. Click Tools/Sonar Setup. The sonar set up dialog box appears. 2. Click the Scroll speed action box to change the speed setting. To pause the scrolling speed: 1. Click Presentation . 2. Click Scroll . 3. Toggle Scroll to Paused . Tar...
Page 52 - Color gain mode; To adjust the gain controls:
Chapter 11: Working with sonar 93 the strength at which the echoes are displayed. If the gain is low only thestrongest echoes are displayed; as the gain increases, more, but weakerechoes are displayed, such as those from air bubbles. The gain controls should be set high enough to see fish and bottom...
Page 53 - Getting a clear picture of the bottom; RANGE; Getting a live image from below the boat
Chapter 11: Working with sonar 95 11.6 Getting a clear picture of the bottom You can get a clearer picture of the bottom using the Bottom Lock function.The normal scrolling bottom display provides a top-down view, referencedfrom the surface of the water. Bottom lock shows a water column of fixedheig...
Page 55 - Isolating objects near the bottom; To display white line:; Getting a closer view; To place a sm at the boat’s current position:
Chapter 11: Working with sonar 99 11.8 Isolating objects near the bottom The white line feature - see White line - page 97 separates echoes fromobjects near the bottom and the bottom itself. When white line is switchedon, the sonar displays echoes differently. The strongest echoes are displayed in t...
Page 56 - Measuring an object’s depth and distance; Shallow water alarm
Chapter 11: Working with sonar 101 11.10 Measuring an object’s depth and distance You can use the Variable Range Marker (VRM) t o determine the depth anddistance- behind-the boat of an object on the display. The VRM functioncan be used on the scrolling bottom image, bottom lock and zoom pages. The V...
Page 57 - Sonar data recording and playback; To record sonar data:
Chapter 11: Working with sonar 103 To set an alarm: 1. Click Presentation . 2. Click Advanced . 3. Click Alarm . The alarm softkeys are displayed. 4. Click the softkey for the alarm you want to set to ON.5. Click the corresponding Alarm Depth softkey. The on-screen numeric key- pad is displayed. 6. ...
Page 59 - Chapter 12: Using video; The user interface; To change the video label:
Chapter 12: Using video 107 Chapter 12: Using video 12.1 Introduction If the PC on which you are running RayTech has video cameras or webcams fitted you can display images captured by them in the video applica-tion - see page 94. With the cameras positioned to cover on-board blindspots including the...
Page 60 - RayTech Weather screen
Chapter 12: Using video 109 110 RayTech RNS V6.0 - Users Guide RayTech Weather screen Temperature Oceancurrent Wind direction/strength D8786_1
Page 61 - Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features; Weather information; The screen; To set up your weather display:; Getting weather information from the internet; To get weather information from the internet:
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 111 Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 13.1 Introduction This chapter introduces and shows you how to use the advanced featuresof RayTech and covers: • Weather information. • Measuring distances. • Creating and modifying databoxes. • Using Polars. • DataTrak....
Page 62 - Getting weather information using e-mail; File/Get Weather from Internet; Viewing a weather file; To view a downloaded weather file:; Animating weather files; To animate a weather file:
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 113 7. The download completes and the GRIB received information box is displayed. 8. Click OK. The weather information is displayed on the chart Getting weather information using e-mail To get weather information using e-mail: 1. Select File/Get Weather from Int...
Page 63 - Ruler
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 115 9. Click Play (b) to start the animation. The animation will now start to play. You can pause, fast forward orrewind it using the buttons at the right of the toolbar. 116 RayTech RNS V6.0 - Users Guide Rulers Ruler Distance andbearing D7026_1
Page 64 - Float; Modifying a databox; To show an additional channel:
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 117 13.3 Measuring distances on a chart You can measure distances to and from any point to another on a chartusing the ruler function. Simply by placing the cursor over a point, the lati-tude and longitude, range and bearing point to point is displayed - see“Rul...
Page 66 - Polar parameters; To edit the polar parameters:
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 121 graph plots and data matrices, which can be edited to suit your needs. Atypical polars plot screen is shown below. Data collection The accuracy of any analysis presented by the polars tool is dependent onthe volume and accuracy of the data collected. There a...
Page 67 - Data test; To edit the data test parameters:
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 123 Data test To edit the data test parameters: 1. Click Data tab in the Polar Plot dialog box. The Data test screen will be displayed. This screen will initially containa single row of test data; however, you can store and edit as many dif-ferent test data rows...
Page 68 - Graphing and reading a polar plot; To graph a polar plot:; Upwind, downwind and Vmc plot screens; Upwind plot
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 125 6. After completing data entries, Click OK. ReTurns to the data test screen. Graphing and reading a polar plot The polar plot screen graphs the theoretical headings your boat shouldtake towards specified targets (both upwind and down wind) whenencountering v...
Page 69 - Instrument calibration for accurate data; Boat speed
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 127 Downwind plot The downwind plot screen calculates the best angle and boat speed whensailing downwind and displays: • VMG relative to Twa.Click Vmg to view, then select the Tws range to plot by clicking on the Tws (kts) up/down arrows or by entering the numbe...
Page 70 - Adding wands
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 129 Note: DataTrak also contains a graph named - Standard - this is the stan- dard template used by the system whenever it creates a newDataTrak window and you should not open or use this template. When you open a DataTrak page or pane, data for the selected dis...
Page 72 - Route optimization; To optimize your route:
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 133 13.7 Pre-start display The pre-start display - see “Pre-start display” on page 132 can assist you inmaking a good start by: • Enabling you to calculate the extent and direction of any line bias. • Enabling you to decide which end of a line to start, taking i...
Page 73 - Navigation numbers; Screen
Chapter 13: RayTech advanced features 135 Optimum route Navigation numbers D7039_1 136 RayTech RNS V6.0 - Users Guide 13.9 Navigation numbers You can use the navigation numbers feature of RayTech - see “Navigationnumbers” on page 135 to display data collected from your boat’s instru-ments and adjust...
Page 75 - USB navigation keyboard; The controls; Rotary control
Chapter 14: RNS mode 139 Chapter 14: RNS mode 14.1 Introduction If you are using a monitor to work with RayTech at one or more of yourhelm stations, using RNS mode and the USB navigation keyboard is theideal way of working.RNS mode- see “The RNS screen” on page 140 - increases the screen areaof your...
Page 76 - To set up RayTech for use with the keyboard:
Chapter 14: RNS mode 141 14.3 Installing the RNS keyboard The keyboard has been designed as a ‘plug and play’ device. Installation isa simple matter of plugging it into an unused USB port on the computerthat you are using to run RayTech. 14.4 Setting up RayTech for use with the RNS keyboard To set u...
Page 77 - Chapter 15: Troubleshooting RayTech
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting RayTech 143 Chapter 15: Troubleshooting RayTech 15.1 Introduction Should something go wrong with RayTech, this chapter will help you spot and solve most problems. It will also give details of how to contact Raymarinefor technical assistance. The following problems, causes...
Page 80 - Technical support; United States
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting RayTech 149 15.2 Technical support www.raymarine.com United States Raymarine Technical Support 1-800-539-5539, or (603) -881-5200You will need your RayTech license key in order to receive free support Product Repair and Service Raymarine Product Repair Center21 Manchester...
Page 81 - A.5 Displaying chart object and source
151 Appendix A: Charts A.1 Introduction This appendix gives additional information on charts used in RayTech andincludes: • Chart formats. • Chart types. • Displaying chart object and source information. • Waypoints. • Routes. • Tracks. A.2 Safety CAUTION: The equipment should not be used as a subst...
Page 82 - Scanner; B.3 Maximum radar range; Standard range scales
153 Appendix B: Radar B.1 Introduction This appendix describes the basics of radar and things that can affect theradar picture. B.2 What is radar? Radio Detection And Ranging (RADAR) is something that is in use allaround us, although it is normally invisible. One of the most common usesof radar at s...
Page 83 - B.5 Interpreting the radar picture; Identifying false echo returns; Side lobes
155 The number of range rings shown in the table is the number to the selectedrange. Additional range rings are displayed to the edge of the radarpicture, at the standard ring interval for the current range, and are visiblewhen the center is offset. B.5 Interpreting the radar picture Navigational ec...
Page 84 - Rain clutter
157 Blind sectors or shadow effect Obstructions such as funnels and masts near the radar antenna mayobstruct the radar beam and cause radar shadows or ‘blind sectors’. If theobstruction is relatively narrow, there will be a reduction of the beamintensity, though not necessarily a complete cut-off. H...
Page 85 - C.2 How the sonar works; The DSM will operate at a frequency of 50 kHz and/or 200 kHz.; C.3 Bottom indications; C.4 Displaying targets; C.5 Factors that can impair an image
159 Appendix C: Sonar C.1 Introduction The sonar provides a detailed underwater view that helps you to seebottom structure and texture, underwater obstructions such as wrecks andfish. Depth data is also provided and depth and temperature alarms can beset. C.2 How the sonar works The sonar applicatio...
Page 87 - Appendix D: Installation Guidelines; D.1 EMC installation guidelines; Suppression Ferrites; D.2 System integration; What is System Integration?; hsb
Installation Guidelines 163 Appendix D: Installation Guidelines D.1 EMC installation guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to best industrystandards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate ElectromagneticCompa...
Page 88 - D.3 Basic NMEA and RS-232 cabling principles; NMEA basics; To connect one NMEA device to another:; provide input; To wire an RS-232 device to; provide and receive input; from; D.4 Circuit grounding issues
Installation Guidelines 165 data receiver and a transmitter together, e.g. a compass sensor transmit-ting heading to a radar display. This information is passed in ‘sentences’, each of which has a three-lettersentence identifier. It is therefore important when checking compatibilitybetween items tha...
Page 89 - Connecting RayTech to your instruments; D.9 Connecting specific instruments and
Installation Guidelines 167 corruption problem, a good place to begin troubleshooting is with thecable shielding, especially on longer cable runs. Make sure the cableshielding hasn’t been scraped off by being squeezed through a tight area. D.7 Preventing interference and crosstalk You should always ...
Page 90 - To connect a PC to a single E-Series display:
Installation Guidelines 169 5. With the radar scanner powered check that you can change range on the E-Series display using RayTech. If the range changes the units are communicating using SeaTalk hs . 6. You can now set up RayTech for use as you require. To connect a PC to a single E-Series display:...
Page 91 - SeaTalk devices
Installation Guidelines 171 Raymarine SeaTalk system E86001 9-pin cable MENU CH OK 16/9 HI/LO SCAN WATCH SQ RAY 240 WX PowerIN PowerIN Wind Transducer Radar scanner Wind display Speed display Depth display DSM 250 Depth Transducer Speed Transducer Transducer PowerIN PowerIN GPS VHF/DSC Radio E85004 ...
Page 92 - Raymarine Direct SeaTalk.; Mounting the interface box; GO TO WPT
Installation Guidelines 173 Detailed connection of the 9-pin cable, Raymarine Part No. E 86001, andthe SeaTalk system using the RayTech SeaTalk/PC/NMEA Interface, Rayma-rine Part No. E85001 is detailed in the following section. RayTech SeaTalk/PC/NMEA Interface: The RayTech SeaTalk/PC/NMEA interface...
Page 93 - Connecting an hsb; To connect an hsb
Installation Guidelines 175 To connect NMEA directly to Raymarine Pathfinder displays: Connect the cables as follow Pathfinder NMEA out cable Pathfinder NMEA Out cable Pathfinder Power/Data cable Pin No's. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9-pin Serial Cable Part No. E86001 D8801_1 E86001 serial data cable Yellow P...
Page 94 - When you have connected your PC using the hsb; PCI to PCMCIA cardbus adapter; Instruments; Connecting to B & G Instruments
Installation Guidelines 177 7. Ensure that each end of the hsb 2 chain has an in-line terminator fitted. Note: When you have connected your PC using the hsb 2 PCMCIA PC kit, Raymarine recommends treating the interface as one unit. When you leave the boat, simply eject the PCMCIA card and leave the w...
Page 95 - Connecting a USB C-Card Reader; To install a USB C-Card reader to your PC:; Fully integrated system; Fully integrated hsb2 system; Integrated system checks; General; Find Vessel; DISPLAY
Installation Guidelines 179 Connecting a USB C-Card Reader This section describes connecting a USB C-Card reader to your PC system. To install a USB C-Card reader to your PC: 1. Plug your C-Map USB C-Card reader into your computer. 2. Click Start on the computer taskbar. The pop-up menu is displayed...
Page 97 - Main menu; File menu
183 Appendix E: Toolbars This appendix gives details of the menu hierarchy used in the RayTech toolbars. They are intended as a reference guide only. Full details of individual func-tions are contained within the relevant chapters of this handbook. Main menu File menu Command Action Command Action O...
Page 99 - Standard toolbar
187 Help menu Animation toolbar Displays or hides the corresponding toolbar Databox toolbar Displays or hides the corresponding toolbar Alarm toolbar Displays or hides the corresponding toolbar Window menu Command Action Command Action Select page Displays Select page dialog box Split horizontally S...
Page 103 - Databox toolbar; Command
195 Databox toolbar Command Action Command Action Settings Displays the Databox settings dialog box Insert channel Displays Databox selection list Float Enables you to float docked databoxes Delete channel Displays Databox list dialog box Dock Enables you to dock floated databoxes Modify channel Dis...
Page 104 - Appendix F: List of abbreviations
197 Appendix F: List of abbreviations s AC Alternating Current CD Compact Disk COG Course Over Ground CPA Closest Point of Approach DC Direct Current DDS Differential Data Signal DGPS Differential Global Positioning System EBL Electronic Bearing Line FTC Fast Time Constant GPS Global Positioning Sys...
Page 105 - Appendix G: Glossary of terms
199 Appendix G: Glossary of terms Abbreviation Meaning Definition Active route The route on a chart which is being used for navigation. Awa Apparent wind angle The angle of wind as measured by your boat’s instruments. When the boat is stationary, Awa is equal to True wind angle (Twa). When the boat ...
Page 109 - history; true vector 85
range 85relative vector 85risk assessment 85target aquisition 86target data 87target history 86targets 86targets and vectors history 85 true vector 85 range rings 81VRM/EBL 82 using 82 course-up 78false echoes 155 blind sectors 157indirect 156interference 158multiple 156rain clutter 157sea clutter 1...