Chapter 5: Operation
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Chapter 5: Operation
5.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to use the chart functions to navigate with the
RC435/435i.
5.2 Working with Waypoints
The RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters enable you to place up to 500
waypoints. A waypoint is a position entered on a chart as a reference or
destination point. All waypoints placed on the chartplotter are stored in a
waypoint database list which includes symbol, position, bearing, range,
date and time.
All waypoints in the database are displayed on screen, unless the
SHOW
WAYPOINTS
is set to
OFF
in the Chart Set Up menu, as described on
page
41
. A waypoint can be selected, either on-screen or from the list, for
editing.
Waypoints can be placed either using the cursor, or at the vessel’s
position, or at a specific lat./long. Waypoints can also be placed before
the chartplotter is installed on your vessel.
When a new waypoint is placed, it is displayed using either the default
symbol of a cross or an alternative symbol available from the Chart Set
Up menu, as described in
Chapter 4
. The waypoint is added to the
waypoint list and named with the next available number.
The edit functions can be used to change the symbol and name. When the
cursor is positioned over a waypoint, the waypoint bearing and range are
displayed.
Waypoints can also be transferred between the chartplotter, other NMEA
connected instruments or a PC, using the Waypoint Transfer functions.
This section explains how to perform the following tasks using the on-
screen cursor and the waypoint list:
•
Placing a Waypoint
•
Selecting a Waypoint
•
Displaying Waypoint data
•
Editing a Waypoint (symbol, name & position)
•
Erasing a Waypoint
•
Moving a Waypoint
