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Chapter 15: Using the weather application (North America only)

Chapter contents

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15.1 Weather application overview on page 206

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15.2 Displaying the weather application on page 206

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15.3 Weather application setup on page 207

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15.4 Weather application display overview on page 207

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15.5 Weather map navigation on page 211

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15.6 Weather reports on page 211

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15.7 Storm tracking on page 212

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15.8 Animated weather graphics on page 213

Using the weather application (North America only)

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Page 5: ...3 Display power 22 3 4 Controls 23 3 5 Hybridtouch overview 25 3 6 Touchscreen overview 26 3 7 Home screen overview 26 3 8 Pages 27 3 9 Applications 29 3 10 Screen overview 30 3 11 Editing information...

Page 6: ...Autopilot control options 106 7 5 Autopilot dialog box 106 7 6 Autopilot status symbols 107 7 7 Autopilot alarms 108 Chapter 8 Using alarms and MOB functions 109 8 1 Using Man Overboard MOB functions...

Page 7: ...nge 177 12 6 Fishfinder presentation options 178 12 7 Fishfinder waypoints 183 12 8 Fishfinder alarms 183 12 9 Fishfinder setup 184 Chapter 13 Using the engine application 191 13 1 Engine application...

Page 8: ...the thermal camera application 229 19 1 Thermal camera application overview 230 19 2 Camera control 231 19 3 Image adjustments 233 19 4 Camera setup 236 Chapter 20 DSC VHF radio integration 237 20 1...

Page 9: ...rs or otherwise attempt to access internal components unless specifically instructed in this document Warning Touchscreen display When exposed to prolonged periods of direct sunlight the touchscreen d...

Page 10: ...common with all Thin Film Transistor TFT LCD units the screen may exhibit a few less than 7 wrongly illuminated pixels These may appear as black pixels in a light area of the screen or as colored pixe...

Page 11: ...the official Raymarine adaptor is compatible with your system Chart cards Your system is pre loaded with electronic charts for your region If you wish to use different chart data you can insert compat...

Page 12: ...registration To register your Raymarine product ownership please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found in the box or visit www raymarine com and register on line It is i...

Page 13: ...Chapter 2 Handbook information Chapter contents 2 1 Handbook information on page 14 2 2 Handbook conventions on page 15 Handbook information 13...

Page 14: ...al equipment to be operated with it is compatible and has been correctly installed This handbook is intended for users of varying marine abilities but assumes a general level of knowledge of display u...

Page 15: ...the term select is used in procedures involving softkeys to refer to the action of selecting a softkey either using touch or by pressing the corresponding physical key Menus the term select is used in...

Page 16: ...16 E Series Widescreen User reference...

Page 17: ...e 23 3 5 Hybridtouch overview on page 25 3 6 Touchscreen overview on page 26 3 7 Home screen overview on page 26 3 8 Pages on page 27 3 9 Applications on page 29 3 10 Screen overview on page 30 3 11 E...

Page 18: ...es the various external devices that can be connected to your multifunction display Your multifunction display uses a number of protocols to transfer data between the various devices in your networked...

Page 19: ...e connection SeaTalkhs Device Type Suitable Devices Connectivity of ONE of the following Raymarine fishfinders DSM 30 DSM 300 DSM 400 Cartography included Embedded internal Navionics cartography Inter...

Page 20: ...rine autopilots SeaTalk SeaTalkng Autopilot third party Third party autopilots NMEA 0183 waypoint and bearing information VHF radio Raymarine DSC VHF radios NMEA 0183 SeaTalk Additional multifunction...

Page 21: ...g Chart card cartography is shared between E Series Widescreen displays and G Series GPM processor units Embedded cartography can NOT be shared between E Series Widescreen displays and G Series GPM pr...

Page 22: ...worked system does NOT support multiple GPS receivers 3 3 Display power Powering the display on 1 Press and hold the POWER button until the Raymarine logo appears 2 Press OK to acknowledge the warning...

Page 23: ...screen where you can access all the application pages and your waypoint track and route data 6 WPTS MOB press and release to show the waypoint softkeys Press again to place a waypoint at your vessel s...

Page 24: ...disable the audible beep that you hear when a button or softkey is pressed go to Menu Display Setup Key Beep Touch icons You can use the BACK and CLOSE icons to move between the different levels of so...

Page 25: ...IND Wind indicator Chart WPT Waypoint Chart Radar 3 5 Hybridtouch overview Your multifunction display features Hybridtouch which enables you to operate the unit using the touchscreen and the physical...

Page 26: ...to use the simulator mode accessible from Menu System Setup Menu in these situations Note To disable the audible beep that you hear when you touch the screen go to Menu Display Setup Touch beep 3 7 Ho...

Page 27: ...ultifunction display to show applications Pages are displayed and accessed on the home screen Each page can display between 1 and 4 applications Any page on the home screen can be customized enabling...

Page 28: ...pplication s you want to display on the page Adding a new page to the home screen With the home screen displayed 1 Use the MORE softkey to scroll to a home screen that has space for new page icons 2 S...

Page 29: ...as fishing spots or wrecks Radar application with a suitable radar scanner you can use the radar application to track targets and measure distances and bearings A number of automatic gain presets and...

Page 30: ...0 Screen overview Screen item Description 1 Databar provides information about your vessel and its environment The position and type of information in the databar can be customized if required The dat...

Page 31: ...vious menu 2 Menu item momentarily touching a menu item highlights and automatically selects the item You can also use the trackpad or rotary control to highlight an item and the OK button to select i...

Page 32: ...ou can also use the trackpad or rotary control to scroll the list 3 Scroll bar indicates your position in the list You can also touch and drag the scroll bar to scroll the list 4 Details displays the...

Page 33: ...eyboard 3 Close select this icon to close the dialog s Using control dialogs Control dialogs enable you to control externally connected equipment such as an autopilot unit The following diagram shows...

Page 34: ...the screen at any position on the screen to place the cursor there Selecting the active window using touch With a page featuring multiple applications displayed 1 Tap anywhere inside the application y...

Page 35: ...s to your system have been made The symbols show the status for the following Radar scanner AIS receiver transceiver Sonar DSM GPS receiver Autopilot Radar scanner status symbols The radar scanner pow...

Page 36: ...bol Description AIS unit is switched on and operating AIS currently unavailable AIS unit is switched off or not connected Symbol Description AIS unit is in Silent Mode AIS unit is in Silent Mode with...

Page 37: ...obtain a fix Autopilot status symbols The autopilot status is indicated in the databar Symbol Description Autopilot is in Standby mode Autopilot is in Track mode Autopilot is in Auto mode No autopilo...

Page 38: ...units of measurement Set your vessel details Adjust the display brightness Align the touchscreen Designate the data master Select the GPS data source Familiarize yourself with the Simulator Mode Setti...

Page 39: ...antenna is mounted on the port side of the vessel and you specified a Safe Width of 4 meters you would be leaving 2 meters of the hull uncovered by the collision zone Adjusting the display brightness...

Page 40: ...will only become active in the event of a fault and or reassignment of the data master Designating the data master The following task must be performed on the multifunction display that you want to de...

Page 41: ...Select the System Setup menu 3 Select the Simulator item and change its value to On Adjusting the simulator vessel speed 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select System Setup 3 Select Simulator Speed 4 Selec...

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Page 43: ...d or CF microSD card adaptor on page 44 4 3 Ensure chart card door is securely closed on page 45 4 4 Removing a memory card chart card or CF microSD adaptor on page 45 4 5 Saving user data and user se...

Page 44: ...card adaptor 1 Check that you are using the correct type of card or card adaptor 2 Open the chart card door located on the front right of the display 3 Insert the card or CF microSD card adaptor as s...

Page 45: ...SD adaptor 1 If the system is powered on press the MENU button Otherwise skip to Step 3 2 Select the Remove CF Card menu option A message is displayed confirming that it is safe to remove the card 3 O...

Page 46: ...ttings to a memory card Note Raymarine strongly recommends that you save settings to a separate memory card and NOT to a chart card containing cartography 1 Insert card in to the card slot 2 Select th...

Page 47: ...cel Erasing data from a memory card 1 Insert the card in to the card slot 2 Press the DATA button 3 Select the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey 4 Select the ERASE FROM CARD softkey 5 Use the SELECT LIST s...

Page 48: ...reset 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select System Setup 3 Select Settings Reset 4 If you have password protected your waypoints enter your waypoint password and press the OK button 5 Select the YES optio...

Page 49: ...ng waypoints routes and tracks Chapter contents 5 1 Waypoints on page 50 5 2 Routes on page 60 5 3 Tracks on page 66 5 4 Waypoints routes and tracks storage capacity on page 68 Using waypoints routes...

Page 50: ...placed around the symbol to highlight it Item Description 1 Inactive waypoint 2 Active waypoint 3 Alternative waypoint symbols By default all waypoints are indicated on screen by a waypoint symbol x Y...

Page 51: ...igating and managing waypoints Waypoint features are accessed from the chart or radar application by positioning the cursor over an existing waypoint on the screen any application by pressing the WPTS...

Page 52: ...mbol field to customize the waypoint details Then select SAVE Placing a waypoint at your vessel s position In addition to positional information a waypoint placed at the vessel position will capture t...

Page 53: ...rt window 2 Select the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS softkey 3 Select the required waypoint from the list 4 Select the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey Cancelling navigation to a waypoint 1 Press the WPTS MOB button 2 S...

Page 54: ...the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS softkey The Edit Waypoint dialog is displayed 2 Select the field you want to change 3 Select the EDIT softkey to display the on screen keyboard 4 Use the on screen keyboard t...

Page 55: ...the Waypoint List displayed 1 Select the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS softkey The Edit Waypoint dialog is displayed 2 Select the Symbol field 3 Select the required symbol in the list Showing and hiding wayp...

Page 56: ...the route to the desired position on the chart 4 Select the PLACE WAYPOINT softkey Moving a waypoint by entering new coordinates With the Waypoint List displayed 1 Select the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS sof...

Page 57: ...me 4 Select the on screen keyboard s SAVE key Moving waypoints between groups With the Waypoint Group List displayed 1 Select the appropriate waypoint group from the list 2 Select the MOVE BETWEEN GRO...

Page 58: ...outes and so on to a chart card as the charts may be overwritten 1 Insert a memory card in the card slot 2 Press the DATA button 3 Select the ARCHIVE AND TRANSFER softkey 4 Select the SAVE TO CARD sof...

Page 59: ...your waypoints Disabled Data Functions When Password Protection is ON and you have not entered a password you will NOT be able to View details of waypoint and route databases Edit waypoints or routes...

Page 60: ...Password menu item 7 Press the OK button 5 2 Routes A route is a series of waypoints typically used to assist with passage planning and navigation A route is displayed on screen as a series of waypoi...

Page 61: ...es not affect any current navigation You cannot save a new route if any of the waypoints within it are currently active Building a route using touch In the chart application 1 Select the PLANNING soft...

Page 62: ...oute for future use select the SAVE ROUTE softkey Build a route from a track You can create a route from a recorded track When a track is converted the system creates the closest route through the rec...

Page 63: ...he FOLLOW QUICK ROUTE softkey Note You can stop following a route at any time by pressing the STOP FOLLOW softkey If you do not rename a quick route it will be overwritten and its waypoints deleted wh...

Page 64: ...oftkey Cross Track Error XTE Cross Track Error XTE is the amount of deviation from your intended route or waypoint expressed as a distance In the event that you steer off track you can go straight to...

Page 65: ...e chart application 1 Select the PLANNING softkey 2 Select the MY ROUTES softkey 3 Select the route you want to add a waypoint to 4 Select the AMEND ROUTE COURSE softkey 5 Select the USE WAYPOINT LIST...

Page 66: ...ad select the Chart Setup option 3 Using the trackpad select the Route Width menu item 4 Using the trackpad select the appropriate route line thickness 5 Press the OK button 5 3 Tracks A track is an o...

Page 67: ...Tracks From the home screen select My tracks You can then proceed and review or edit the required track using the options available Track interval The track interval specifies the time period or dista...

Page 68: ...t no options are available if the record track interval by is set to auto 5 4 Waypoints routes and tracks storage capacity The display can store the following quantities of waypoints routes and tracks...

Page 69: ...rt planning options on page 79 6 5 Chart navigation options on page 79 6 6 Measuring distances and bearings on page 80 6 7 Chart vectors on page 81 6 8 Current information on page 82 6 9 Tide informat...

Page 70: ...function display 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 vessel and the direction you are...

Page 71: ...nd 15 m Chart cards overview Chart cards provide additional cartographic information Obtain detailed cartographic information for the area that you navigate using Navionics chart cards To check the cu...

Page 72: ...rse Over Ground COG data is available the vessel is shown as a solid circle If positional data has been selected for display your position will be displayed in the data bar under VES POS Chart orienta...

Page 73: ...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 vessel s heading changes the ship symbol mov...

Page 74: ...ect is restored at power up Relative Motion with optional vessel offset When the motion mode is set to Relative the position of your vessel is fixed on the screen and the chart picture moves relative...

Page 75: ...ur vessel In the chart application 1 Press the FIND softkey and select the SHIP option Your vessel is displayed in the center of the chart 2 To mark this position press the WPTS MOB button twice then...

Page 76: ...the chart is using North up Head up or Course up 4 Vessel symbol shows your current position Item Description 5 Motion mode states the current motion mode Relative True or Autorange 6 Cartographic ob...

Page 77: ...at the water level 7 Cartographic objects use the Cartography Setup menu to choose which objects to display 8 Rotation shows in degrees true how far the on screen view has been rotated from your vess...

Page 78: ...t 4 Pan Use the trackpad on the UniControl to pan the chart Panning the chart using touch In the chart application 1 Swipe your finger across the display in the direction you want to pan the chart Swi...

Page 79: ...ints stored on the system 6 5 Chart navigation options The chart provides features to help navigate to a chosen location The Navigation Options are found on the chart toolbar softkeys Navigation optio...

Page 80: ...ring 2 Select the NAVIGATION softkey 3 Select the RULER softkey 4 Position the cursor at the end point of your measurement or bearing The range and bearing is displayed 5 Press the OK button to fix th...

Page 81: ...width of the arrow indicates the tide strength Wind arrow wind direction is displayed as a yellow line with solid arrow heads pointing towards your vessel indicating the wind direction The width of t...

Page 82: ...a time period that you specify You can also set the date for the animation and start or restart the animation at any point within a 24 hour period If the system does not have a valid date and time th...

Page 83: ...s Animated current information is available in the chart application wherever a diamond shaped symbol with a T is displayed This symbol indicates the availability of animated tide information for the...

Page 84: ...ollowing options TODAY S DATE Set the animation date to the current date PREV DATE Set the animation date to 24 hours previous to current date NEXT DATE Set the animation date to 24 hours ahead of cur...

Page 85: ...ends upon the electronic charts that you are using for your system For full details of the features available for your chart cards contact your chart card supplier Displaying chart object information...

Page 86: ...yers and display modes providing different kinds of display and information You can overlay data onto a chart window to give greater depth of information The overlays available are Aerial overlay Prov...

Page 87: ...on with aerial photo overlay enabled 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the Cartography Setup menu item 3 Select the Aerial Photo Overlay menu item 4 Select the On Land or On Land and Sea option as appr...

Page 88: ...2D chart view 1 Select the 2D CHART LAYERS softkey 2 Use the RADAR OVERLAY softkey to select the ON option Accessing MARPA controls on the chart In the chart application 1 Select the target using the...

Page 89: ...o your multifunction display you can overlay NOWRad weather information on the chart display The NOWRad weather overlay provides NOWRad weather information and reports in the chart application You can...

Page 90: ...hart application 1 Select the PRESENTATION softkey 2 Use the softkey toolbar to set the required options Multiple chart synchronization You can synchronize the heading range and position information a...

Page 91: ...ard does NOT contain bathymetric data the chart reverts to the default NAV navigation data Enabling Fish mode In the chart application 1 Select the PRESENTATION softkey 2 Select the CHART TYPE softkey...

Page 92: ...2 Use the CHART DETAIL softkey to select the HIGH or LOW option as appropriate 92 E Series Widescreen User reference...

Page 93: ...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...

Page 94: ...your vessel This setting only applies to the 2D chart view The 3D chart view is always set to Relative Motion regardless of the setting you specify here Relative Motion default True Motion Autorange V...

Page 95: ...r the Vector Length setting COG Vector displays a green vector line from your vessel icon indicating your current Course Over Ground COG bearing The length of the line depends on the value you specify...

Page 96: ...s ON OFF default Object Information Determines how further information is accessed for cartographic areas and objects OFF information is displayed for a cartographic object when you move the cursor ov...

Page 97: ...are available for the Track Interval menu item Time if the Time option is selected for the Record Vessel Track By menu item you can use the Track Interval menu item to specify the time interval Dista...

Page 98: ...longitude of the cartographic features will also change accordingly The system attempts to set up any GPS to the new mode and indicates whether this was successful or not Note Raymarine recommends th...

Page 99: ...d on the chart OFF grid lines are NOT displayed ON grid lines are displayed OFF ON default Chart Text Determines whether chart text is displayed place names and so on OFF chart text is NOT displayed O...

Page 100: ...20 ft 33 ft 66 ft ALL default Nav Marks Determines whether navigation marks are displayed on the chart OFF navigation marks are NOT displayed ON navigation marks are displayed OFF ON default Nav Mark...

Page 101: ...N land based cartographic features are displayed OFF ON default Deep Water Color Determines the color used to shade areas of deep water The depth used to determine areas of deep water is specified by...

Page 102: ...al Photo Overlay Determines the areas of the chart covered by the aerial photo overlay feature On Land default On Land and Sea On Land and Shallow Colored Seabed Areas Provides greater definition of t...

Page 103: ...tion on page 104 7 2 Disengaging the autopilot in an emergency on page 104 7 3 Autopilot control on page 105 7 4 Autopilot control options on page 106 7 5 Autopilot dialog box on page 106 7 6 Autopilo...

Page 104: ...Use the Autopilot Control menu item to select the Enabled option 7 2 Disengaging the autopilot in an emergency While following a route using the autopilot 1 Press and release the POWER button 2 Press...

Page 105: ...u arrive at a target waypoint Autopilot touchscreen restrictions For safety reasons softkeys that initiate key pilot actions cannot be selected using the touchscreen The affected softkeys are ENGAGE P...

Page 106: ...utopilot in auto mode If you just arrived at the last waypoint in the route the autopilot continues on the current locked heading 7 5 Autopilot dialog box The autopilot dialog box provides important i...

Page 107: ...iption Autopilot is in Standby mode Autopilot is in Track mode Autopilot is in Auto mode No autopilot detected Autopilot alarm active Dodge mode is active Fish mode is active Autopilot calibration Sym...

Page 108: ...the alarm has not already been silenced The Pilot Control screen is displayed indicating a new alarm Additionally the pilot transducer icon is displayed in red and remains red until the alarm is clea...

Page 109: ...Chapter 8 Using alarms and MOB functions Chapter contents 8 1 Using Man Overboard MOB functions on page 110 8 2 Alarms on page 111 Using alarms and MOB functions 109...

Page 110: ...chart application motion mode is reset the databar mode is reset GOTO and route functions are restored MOB chart application If a MOB is raised while the chart application or the home screen is displ...

Page 111: ...your attention You can set up alarms to alert you to certain conditions such as collision warnings and temperature limits Alarms are raised by system functions and also external equipment connected t...

Page 112: ...mer When the countdown reaches zero an alarm is triggered 00h00m default 00h01m to 99h59m Menu item Description Options Alarm Clock When set to ON an alarm is triggered at the time you specify for the...

Page 113: ...Offtrack Alarm setting see above 0 01 to 9 99 nm or equivalent units Menu item Description Options Collision Alarm When Collision Alarm is set to ON an alarm is triggered when charted objects appear...

Page 114: ...to ON an alarm is triggered when charted objects appear in the zone s vicinity If an object exits the collision alarm zone and then re enters it a subsequent alarm is raised You can specify the size o...

Page 115: ...ress the ADJUST ANGLE softkey and use the rotary control to adjust the value 7 Press the OK button to save the changes or the CANCEL button to revert to the previously saved settings Radar alarms setu...

Page 116: ...th Alarm is set to ON an alarm is triggered if the depth drops below the value you specify 0002 ft to maximum transducer range Menu Item Description Options Deep Depth Alarm Deep Depth Alarm Switches...

Page 117: ...ay overview on page 123 9 6 Dual range radar operation on page 125 9 7 Radar mode and orientation on page 126 9 8 Radar tuning HD and SuperHD digital scanners on page 129 9 9 Radar tuning non HD digit...

Page 118: ...Note You must connect a SuperHD radar scanner in order to use the SuperHD option 9 2 Digital radar scan speed Certain digital radar scanners support multiple scan speeds Radar scan speed is set up us...

Page 119: ...ode used when the radar is not needed for short time periods When you return to transmit mode the magnetron does not need to warm up again This is the default mode Off Scanner powered off when radar n...

Page 120: ...image quality A number of factors can affect the quality of a radar image including echoes sea clutter and other interference Not all radar echoes are produced by valid targets Spurious echoes may be...

Page 121: ...ws 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 tota...

Page 122: ...sometimes appear as large hazy areas depending on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell Interference When two or more radar equipped vessels are operating within range of each other...

Page 123: ...er returns in 2 shades of blue If using an HD or SuperHD digital radar scanner stronger target returns show as different colors from a range of 256 colors providing better clarity Be aware that the si...

Page 124: ...operation and to maximize radar chart overlay performance Assigning a scanner to a radar display If your system has 2 radar scanners you can select which one to use for the current radar view In the...

Page 125: ...e is enabled Dual range radar compatibility The range covered by the short Dual Range option depends on the radar scanner you are using and the software version it is using Scanner Dual range mode Ran...

Page 126: ...n In the radar application 1 Select the PRESENTATION softkey 2 Use the DUAL RANGE softkey to select the LONG or SHORT option as appropriate 9 7 Radar mode and orientation Radar orientation modes The r...

Page 127: ...nce 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 that is intende...

Page 128: ...ntre of the window 0 offset or offset by 1 3 or 2 3 to increase the view ahead as shown below The default motion mode is Relative with zero offset True Motion TM When the motion mode is set to True fi...

Page 129: ...targets but does not significantly affect the number of targets displayed Increasing the color gain causes more targets to be displayed in the same color which may help you to determine whether an obj...

Page 130: ...r radar eqipped vessels Expansion enables you to override the default radar pulse length providing larger target returns Wakes enables you to see the direction and speed of moving targets relative to...

Page 131: ...etron has warmed up The radar tuning control enables you to fine tune the radar scanner s receiver for maximum target returns on the display Selecting digital radar gain presets These presets require...

Page 132: ...tions 4 Use the SEA softkey to select the MAN option 5 Using the rotary controller adjust the gain control to the appropriate setting between 0 and 100 6 Press the OK button Adjusting SuperHD radar an...

Page 133: ...application 1 Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey 2 Press the WAKES softkey repeatedly until the ON option is selected 3 Select the appropriate time period Adjusting the radar tune control In the radar a...

Page 134: ...distinguish between two very close echoes on the same bearing which may otherwise merge and appear as one echo You can adjust the intensity of the FTC function between 0 and 100 A higher setting show...

Page 135: ...Interference rejection this function minimizes the effect of interference from other radar eqipped vessels Expansion enables you to override the default radar pulse length providing larger target retu...

Page 136: ...l enables you to fine tune the radar scanner s receiver for maximum target returns on the display Adjusting radar gain In the radar application 1 Press the GAIN softkey 2 Press the GAIN softkey until...

Page 137: ...softkey repeatedly until the ON option is selected 3 Press the OK button Enabling radar wakes In the radar application 1 Press the ENHANCE ECHOES softkey 2 Press the WAKES softkey repeatedly until th...

Page 138: ...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 Measuring using the cursor To measure...

Page 139: ...r Note 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 EB...

Page 140: ...current range and 030 relative to your vessel s head If this setting is adjusted the display will retain the adjustments and use them when the VRM EBL is next enabled Creating a floating VRM or EBL o...

Page 141: ...he FLOATING EBL softkey 4 Select the CENTER softkey Using the radar range rings Radar range rings enable you to measure the distance between two points on the radar display Use the range rings to gaug...

Page 142: ...A is used for target tracking and risk analysis in the radar application With an accurate heading sensor connected to your multifunction display you can use the Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid MARPA...

Page 143: ...ese circumstances How a MARPA risk is assessed Each target is monitored to ascertain whether it will be within a certain distance from your vessel within a certain time If so the target is designated...

Page 144: ...lect the TARGET TRACKING softkey 2 Select the MARPA AND AIS OPTIONS softkey 3 Select the Vector Length menu item and adjust the time period as appropriate The distance that your vessel travels in the...

Page 145: ...ns Options Time to Safe Zone If a target enters your safe zone within this time period it is considered dangerous 3 min 6 min 12 min 24 min Safe Zone Ring Controls whether the safe zone ring is displa...

Page 146: ...change after the magnetron has warmed up Sea Clutter Curve radar echoes from waves can make it difficult to detect real targets These echoes are known as sea clutter Several factors can affect the le...

Page 147: ...ion EBL Reference The measurement point used for reference when measuring distances using Electronic Bearing Lines EBLs and range rings in the chart application The options are Magnetic True North or...

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Page 149: ...AIS vectors on page 153 10 6 AIS status symbols on page 154 10 7 AIS silent mode on page 154 10 8 Viewing AIS target information on page 155 10 9 Using AIS to avoid collisions on page 156 10 10 AIS op...

Page 150: ...AIS equipped vessels in the surrounding area are displayed in the chart or radar application as triangular targets Up to 100 targets are displayed As the vessel s status changes the symbol for the ta...

Page 151: ...A receive only AIS unit or a full AIS transceiver a unit that sends and receives A VHF antenna this is usually supplied with the AIS system A GPS to provide position data The AIS layer enabled in the...

Page 152: ...aft beam length and destination Additionally some Class A vessels do not input all of the required AIS data in which case the information will not be shown on your multifunction display Your AIS recei...

Page 153: ...AIS vectors can be displayed 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 g...

Page 154: ...de enables you to disable AIS transmissions AIS silent mode enables you to disable the transmitting functions of your AIS equipment This is useful when you do not want to transmit your vessel s AIS da...

Page 155: ...me Selected target Target selected with cursor Can activate the target and view detailed data Target type Description Symbol Dangerous target Targets within specified distance CPA or time TCPA Dangero...

Page 156: ...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 yo...

Page 157: ...10 AIS options The AIS options are accessible in the chart application by pressing the AIS OPTIONS MARPA AIS OPTIONS softkeys or the radar application by pressing the TARGET TRACKING MARPA AIS OPTION...

Page 158: ...been received for 20 seconds Your AIS receiver generates local alarms which are displayed and sounded on your multifunction display whenever an alarm condition exists on the unit Local AIS alarms Whe...

Page 159: ...a Buddy vessel with an MMSI number sails into the range of your AIS receiver an AIS Buddy icon is displayed Up to 100 vessels may be added to the Buddy List Pre requisites The following items are req...

Page 160: ...rsor over an AIS target The softkeys change to reflect this and give you Buddy related options 2 Alternatively press the MENU button and select the AIS Layer Setup menu 3 Press the VIEW BUDDY LIST sof...

Page 161: ...on such as their location approximately every 3 minutes These stations may also be programmed to provide other navigation safety information for example meteorological and hydrological data However no...

Page 162: ...tion targets represent shore based stations that have been equipped with AIS technology They broadcast information such as their location approximately every 10 seconds These stations may also be prog...

Page 163: ...argets activate Note You can NOT add land base station targets to the Buddy List Displaying AIS data for land base station targets In the chart or radar application with the AIS layer enabled 1 Move t...

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Page 165: ...se Deviation Indicator Chapter contents 11 1 Course Deviation Indicator overview on page 166 11 2 Displaying the CDI application on page 167 11 3 Using the CDI application on page 167 Using the Course...

Page 166: ...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...

Page 167: ...t 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...

Page 168: ...in the CDI application In the CDI application 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the Panel Setup Menu menu item 3 Select the Configure CDI menu item A red outline appears around the main screen element...

Page 169: ...ge on page 171 12 3 Fishfinder presets on page 173 12 4 Fishfinder display modes on page 174 12 5 Fishfinder range on page 177 12 6 Fishfinder presentation options on page 178 12 7 Fishfinder waypoint...

Page 170: ...l operation Display modes Zoom A Scope or Bottom Lock Adjustable range and zoom Finding bottom feeding fish with the bottom lock display mode Clutter and gain options to simplify the image Pausing and...

Page 171: ...ne the bottom structure the size of fish and other objects in the water such as debris or air bubbles Note Some transducers include additional sensors to measure water temperature and or speed 12 2 Th...

Page 172: ...depth increases signal strength decreases resulting in a lighter on screen image of the bottom Size of the target The larger the target the larger the return on the fishfinder display The size of a fi...

Page 173: ...r master display and the other frequency at full screen on an additional networked display Shallow this preset optimizes the fishfinder display for shallow waters Deep this preset optimizes the fishfi...

Page 174: ...oom option enables you to Replace the standard fishfinder image with the zoomed image or display the zoomed image alongside the standard fishfinder image Set the zoom factor to a predefined level or a...

Page 175: ...the ZOOM POSITION softkey until the MAN option is selected 2 Use the rotary control to reposition the zoomed area as required 3 Press the OK button Fishfinder A Scope mode The A Scope mode enables yo...

Page 176: ...e between the bottom of the window 0 and the middle of the window 50 by using the Bottom Shift control Bottom Lock is selected for individual fishfinder windows and can either replace ON or appear alo...

Page 177: ...will be able to see 1000 feet of water beneath your vessel without needing to scroll the display up or down Range Shift The Range Shift function enables you to define which area of the overall depth...

Page 178: ...sducer VRM features for measuring depth distance Dual frequency view options Scroll pause and resume Sonar gain The gain settings alter the way the DSM processes background noise also called clutter A...

Page 179: ...75 5 Press the OK button The new values remain set even when you switch off the display they are applied to both the active window and any other fishfinder windows displaying the same frequency Fishfi...

Page 180: ...NTATION softkey 2 Press the GAIN softkey 3 Press the TVG softkey until the MAN option is selected 4 Use the rotary control to select the amount of Time Varied Gain you want 5 Press the OK button Fishf...

Page 181: ...mbers indicate the depth Measuring depth and distance with VRM You can use a Variable Range Marker VRM to determine an object s depth and distance behind your vessel These markers consist of a horizon...

Page 182: ...indication continues to be updated Scroll pause resume affects the currently selected fishfinder frequency If you are in dual frequency mode you can pause one frequency while the other continues to s...

Page 183: ...to provide a number of fishfinder alarms The following fishfinder 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 sen...

Page 184: ...12 9 Fishfinder setup Opening the fishfinder setup menu In the fishfinder application 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the Fishfinder Setup menu item 184 E Series Widescreen User reference...

Page 185: ...O or manual frequencies Depth Digit Size Size of the digit that indicates the depth Small Medium Large Depth Digit Position Position of the digit that indicates the depth Bottom Top Target Depth ID Co...

Page 186: ...t detecting small fish Use lower frequencies if you require a large coverage beneath your boat or if you are in deep water Higher frequencies e g 200 kHz produce narrow beam and produce a high resolut...

Page 187: ...ect Fishfinder Setup from the list of options 3 Select Configure Preset Frequencies from the list of options 4 Use the trackpad to select the required preset 5 Press the EDIT NAME softkey 6 Use the ro...

Page 188: ...he DSM Yes No SONAR Interference Rejection Removes spikes caused by other fishfinder equipped vessels Auto Low Medium High 2nd Echo Interference Rejection Adjusts the ping rate in small increments acc...

Page 189: ...e 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 Fishfinder transducer settings Menu It...

Page 190: ...or the selected frequency Depth Offset waterline Offset represents the depth of the transducer relative to the waterline 9 9 to 9 9 feet Speed Offset Offset applied to the speed log 0 to 100 Temperatu...

Page 191: ...92 13 2 Displaying the engine application on page 192 13 3 Setting up the engine application on page 193 13 4 Changing the engine panel dial color on page 193 13 5 Pre configured data panels on page 1...

Page 192: ...ine s serial interface to your multifunction display via NMEA2000 SeaTalk2 If the default range of data shown by the engine application is not suitable you can change what is displayed Note For detail...

Page 193: ...propriate value 4 Select the Maximum tachometer range menu item then select the appropriate value 13 4 Changing the engine panel dial color In the Engine application 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select P...

Page 194: ...of data panels Each panel consists of a number of cells each containing a different item of data Note Panel selection is a local setting and therefore only affects the individual display that you are...

Page 195: ...ects the individual display that you are currently using It does not affect any networked displays Data Engine Engine and fuel Fuel resources Engine and resources Twin engines Tacho and engine hours O...

Page 196: ...softkey associated with the data panel you want to customize for example NAVIGATION Renaming data panels In the data or engine application 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Panel Setup Menu 3 Select th...

Page 197: ...ication Chapter contents 14 1 Data application overview on page 198 14 2 Pre configured data panels on page 199 14 3 Trim tab calibration on page 202 14 4 Customizing the data application on page 202...

Page 198: ...nstrument data on your multifunction display The data application enables you to view numeric data generated by the system It also shows data from instruments connected to your multifunction display u...

Page 199: ...mber of data panels Each panel consists of a number of cells each containing a different item of data Note Panel selection is a local setting and therefore only affects the individual display that you...

Page 200: ...elow represents a cell Note Panel selection is a local setting and therefore only affects the individual display that you are currently using It does not affect any networked displays Data Navigation...

Page 201: ...el Sailing panel Local Time Sea Temperature Ground Wind App Wind True Wind VMG Wind Selecting a pre configured data panel In the data or engine application 1 Using the softkeys select the pre configur...

Page 202: ...d instrument data that you require In addition to displaying the default pre configured data panels in the data application you can also customize the data panels to your specific requirements You can...

Page 203: ...PANEL softkey The on screen keyboard is displayed 5 Enter the new name for the data panel 6 Select the on screen keyboard s SAVE key Changing the size of data panels In the data or engine application...

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Page 205: ...ng the weather application on page 206 15 3 Weather application setup on page 207 15 4 Weather application display overview on page 207 15 5 Weather map navigation on page 211 15 6 Weather reports on...

Page 206: ...ormation is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors or inaccuracies and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively You are urged to check alternate weather information sources...

Page 207: ...application must be added to at least one page on the home screen You must specify the weather graphics that you want to display on the weather map Selecting weather graphics In the weather applicatio...

Page 208: ...ditions and forecasts Storm tracks symbols The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent different types of storm tracks Surface pressure symbols The weather application uses a range of...

Page 209: ...es of surface obervation station Wind speed symbols The weather application uses a range of symbols to represent different wind speeds Wave information symbols The weather application uses a range of...

Page 210: ...o 19 dBz Dark pink Mixed 20 dBz Canadian radar precipitation color codes Canadian radar shows the intensity of precipitation for Canada Unlike NOWRad Canadian radar does not show the precipitation typ...

Page 211: ...ne zone forecasts Marine watchbox warnings Tropical statements Tropical statements provide information on tropical weather conditions This information may not be available in all areas Marine warnings...

Page 212: ...cannot change the position of TROPICAL STATEMENTS or WATCHBOX WARNINGS 15 7 Storm tracking The storm tracking function enables you to monitor significant storms in the area Examples of significant st...

Page 213: ...option is selected press the FORECAST softkey until the WIN wind WAV waves or PRES pressure option is selected as appropriate 4 Press the ANIMATE softkey until the ON option is selected 5 Press the O...

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Page 215: ...on page 216 16 2 Displaying the Sirius radio application on page 216 16 3 Sirius radio basic operations on page 217 16 4 Sirius radio presets on page 218 16 5 Favorite Sirius radio song alerts on page...

Page 216: ...channels Set up a parental lock on a Sirius radio channel Receive alerts for favorite songs and artists Multiple applications With most applications it is possible to run 4 instances of the same appl...

Page 217: ...tegory 4 Press the trackpad left to tune to the first channel in the previous category Browsing Sirius radio channels In the Sirius Satellite Radio application 1 Select the BROWSE softkey The Channel...

Page 218: ...eset List 3 Select the ASSIGN NEW CHANNEL softkey 4 Select the target channel Deleting a Sirius radio channel from a preset In the Sirius Satellite Radio application 1 Select the PRESETS softkey The P...

Page 219: ...e or at anytime in the future You can define up to 10 favorite songs or artists The following screenshot shows an example of a Sirius radio song alert Setting up Sirius radio favorite alerts In the Si...

Page 220: ...ect SAVE Blocking a Sirius radio channel In the Sirius Satellite Radio application 1 Select the SETUP CHANNELS softkey 2 Select the EDIT CHANNEL ACCESS softkey The Channel List is displayed 3 Select t...

Page 221: ...Chapter 17 Using Navtex Chapter contents 17 1 Navtex overview on page 222 17 2 Navtex setup on page 222 17 3 Viewing and managing Navtex messages on page 223 Using Navtex 221...

Page 222: ...ion display to show alerts for a range of different categories of information including warnings reports and services Examples include navigational warnings ice reports search and rescue information m...

Page 223: ...g the Navtex message list 1 Display the Navtex Message List i Press the MENU button ii Select the NAVTEX MESSAGES menu item The Navtex message list is displayed 2 Select the SORT LIST softkey and choo...

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Page 225: ...Chapter 18 Using video Chapter contents 18 1 Video application overview on page 226 18 2 Using video on page 227 Using video 225...

Page 226: ...every 10 seconds You can also adjust the brightness contrast color and aspect ratio of each video source The following image shows an example of a camera feed displayed in the video application You ca...

Page 227: ...Resolution menu item to adjust the resolution Adjusting the video picture In the video application 1 Select the PRESENTATION softkey 2 Select the CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS or COLOR softkey as appropriate 3...

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Page 229: ...camera application Chapter contents 19 1 Thermal camera application overview on page 230 19 2 Camera control on page 231 19 3 Image adjustments on page 233 19 4 Camera setup on page 236 Using the the...

Page 230: ...oggle surveillance mode Adjust the camera image Color palette Scene presets Aspect ratio Brightness Contrast Color Video polarity reverse video color Displaying the thermal camera application With the...

Page 231: ...o the camera base to protect the camera optics Engages its pan tilt motors to hold the camera in place in rough seas Note The stowed parked position can be configured using the camera s setup menu Ena...

Page 232: ...to zoom in and out Thermal camera home position The home position is a preset position for the camera The home position usually defines a useful reference point for example straight ahead and level w...

Page 233: ...he OPTIONS softkey 2 Select the CAMERA MODES softkey 3 Use the SURVEILLANCE MODE softkey to select the ON or OFF option as appropriate 19 3 Image adjustments Thermal and visible light operation Dual p...

Page 234: ...ovide 4 additional settings that may provide better imagery in certain conditions The 4 modes are Night Running scene preset mode for night conditions Day Running scene preset mode for daytime conditi...

Page 235: ...reverse video You can reverse the polarity of the video image to change the appearance of objects on screen The reverse video option video polarity switches the thermal image from white hot or red hot...

Page 236: ...1 Select the OPTIONS softkey 2 Select the CAMERA MODES softkey 3 Use the REAR VIEW softkey to select the ON or OFF option as appropriate 19 4 Camera setup Accessing the thermal camera setup menu The t...

Page 237: ...Chapter 20 DSC VHF radio integration Chapter contents 20 1 Using a DSC VHF radio with your display on page 238 20 2 Enabling DSC VHF radio integration on page 239 DSC VHF radio integration 237...

Page 238: ...message is displayed on your multifunction display You can use the softkeys on your multifunction display to clear the message place a waypoint on the chart at the GPS position of the distressed vesse...

Page 239: ...unction display to show messages from your DSC VHF radio 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the System Setup menu item 3 Select the System Integration menu item 4 Select the ON option for the DSC Messag...

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Page 241: ...omizing your display Chapter contents 21 1 Customizing the vessel icon on page 242 21 2 Customizing the databar on page 242 21 3 GPS setup on page 243 21 4 System setup menu on page 245 Customizing yo...

Page 242: ...the trackpad select the Top or Side option as appropriate 5 Press the OK button Changing the data displayed in the databar 1 Select the Databar Setup Menu i Press the MENU button ii Select Databar Se...

Page 243: ...identifying the currently selected item ii Using the trackpad highlight the data item that you want to remove iii Select the REMOVE DATA softkey 21 3 GPS setup The GPS setup options enable you to con...

Page 244: ...t application against your actual proximity to a known charted object 3 Fix status indicates the actual mode the GPS receiver is reporting No Fix Fix D Fix or SD Fix 4 Datum The GPS receiver s datum s...

Page 245: ...th Minimum Safe Beam Minimum Safe Height Position Mode Determines how positioning data is displayed as Latitude Longitude coordinates or Loran TDs Lat Long default TDs TD Setup When the Position Mode...

Page 246: ...ption then specify the value using the Manual Variation setting see below Auto compensation value displayed in brackets default Manual Manual Variation When the Variation Source menu item is set to Ma...

Page 247: ...nts routes and tracks will be deleted from any additional multifunction displays Note If this reset function is performed on a G Series system it will also delete your Nav Station settings Factory Res...

Page 248: ...t the system displays the units in Feet If the Distance unit is set to Kilometers the system displays the units in Meters Distance Units Nautical Miles default Statute Miles Kilometers Speed Units Kno...

Page 249: ...If set to OFF the alarms will NOT be displayed on your multifunction display Preferred GPS Source Your multifunction display supports GPS receivers connected by SeaTalk1 SeaTalkng or NMEA2000 Select t...

Page 250: ...ble the individual NMEA output sentences for each NMEA port NMEA Port Setting Allows you to specify the appropriate port speed for the equipment connected to each NMEA port When the Navtex 4800 or Nav...

Page 251: ...efault Navtex 4800 Navtex 9600 AIS 38400 Waypoint Password Setup This menu allows you to enable password protection for waypoints and to change the password Enable Password OFF default ON Change Passw...

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Page 253: ...pter contents 22 1 Service and maintenance on page 254 22 2 Routine equipment checks on page 254 22 3 Cleaning on page 255 22 4 Cleaning the display case on page 255 22 5 Cleaning the display screen o...

Page 254: ...affect your warranty 22 2 Routine equipment checks Raymarine strongly recommends that you complete a number of routine checks to ensure the correct and reliable operation of your equipment Complete th...

Page 255: ...g If it is necessary to clean the unit follow this basic procedure 1 Switch off the power to the display 2 Wipe the display with a clean soft cloth a microfibre cloth is ideal 3 If necessary use isopr...

Page 256: ...s coating follow this procedure 1 Switch off the power to the display 2 Rinse the screen with fresh water to remove all dirt particles and salt deposits 3 Allow the screen to dry naturally 4 If any sm...

Page 257: ...Chapter 23 Technical support Chapter contents 23 1 Raymarine customer support on page 258 23 2 3rd party support on page 259 Technical support 257...

Page 258: ...nts Telephone and email support In the USA Tel 1 603 881 5200 extension 2444 Email Raymarine custhelp com In the UK Europe the Middle East or Far East Tel 44 0 23 9271 4713 Email ukproduct support ray...

Page 259: ...Contact and support details for 3rd party suppliers can be found on the appropriate websites Navionics www navionics com Sirius marine weather www sirius com marineweather Sirius audio www sirius com...

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