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Summary of Contents for SL70RC PLUS Series

Page 1: ...Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company...

Page 2: ...SL70RC PLUS Series Radar Chartplotter Display Owner s Handbook Document number 81206 1 Date March 2002...

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Page 4: ...gnetic energy It is important that the radar is turned off whenever personnel are required to come close to the scanner to perform work on the scanner assembly or associated equipment It isrecommended...

Page 5: ...tion contained in this handbook to the best of our knowledge was correct as it went to press However our policy of continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications withoutpriornot...

Page 6: ...Displays The colors of the display may seem to vary when viewed against a colored background or in colored light This is a perfectly normal effect that will be seen with all color LCD displays Incomm...

Page 7: ...ies are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagne...

Page 8: ...Options 1 10 Chartplotter Functions 1 12 1 4 Operating Controls 1 13 Trackpad and Cursor 1 13 Dedicated Keys 1 15 Soft Keys 1 16 Pop Up Menus 1 16 Database Lists 1 17 Chapter 2 Getting Started Adjust...

Page 9: ...zing Radar Chart 2 34 Chapter 3 Standard Radar Operations 3 1 3 1 Introduction 3 1 3 2 Range Control 3 2 Changing the Range 3 3 Determining Actual Radar Range 3 3 3 3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Ra...

Page 10: ...ypoints 5 8 Introduction 5 8 Placing a Waypoint 5 9 Selecting a Waypoint 5 12 Waypoint Data Display 5 12 Editing the Waypoint Details 5 13 Erasing a Waypoint 5 14 Moving a Waypoint 5 14 Using the ST60...

Page 11: ...ntroduction 6 1 6 2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM EBL Key 6 2 6 3 Alarms and Timers 6 4 Alarm Reporting 6 4 Setting Alarms and Timers 6 5 6 4 Man Overboard MOB 6 6 6 5 Cursor Echo 6 7 6 6 GPS Setu...

Page 12: ...Bearing Alignment 7 13 Antenna Size 7 13 Send on HSB 7 13 7 5 MARPA Set Up Parameters 7 14 7 6 Advanced Settings 7 15 Display Timing 7 15 STC Preset 7 16 Tune Preset 7 16 7 7 Chart Set Up Parameters...

Page 13: ...Radar System Checks and Adjustments 8 17 EMC Conformance 8 20 8 8 Integrated Systems 8 21 SeaTalk and NMEA In 8 22 Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box 8 25 Data Output 8 26 Data Conversion 8 27...

Page 14: ...aystar 112 105 Apelco 182 and 182XT B 2 Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differential Receiver B 6 Appendix C C MAP Chart Card Features C 1 Appendix D SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted D 1 Appe...

Page 15: ...xiv SL70MRC SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Chartplotter Displays...

Page 16: ...h your scanner Note Many illustrations in this handbook show example screens The screen you see on your display depends on your system configuration and set up op tions so it may differ from the illus...

Page 17: ...ovide additional information that you may find useful Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the radar and chartplotter Appendix B provides details on connecting the display unit to specifi...

Page 18: ...collects the returns from those targets The scanner includes a sensitive low noise front end receiver and a variety of clutter attenuation controls to maintain target resolution The scanner is adjust...

Page 19: ...selectable data boxes Display options are provided in System Set Up described in Chapter 7 Screen Presentation Options described in Chapter 2 allow you to switch the cursor and data boxes On Off The c...

Page 20: ...position and heading is shown on the display and is used in calculations Details on connecting other equipment are given in Chapter 8 Providing Heading Data for Radar Chart Overlay and MARPA The perfo...

Page 21: ...easonableseastates However inunsettled conditionsa rate gyrocompass is advisable Contact Raymarine Customer Services or your authorized Raymarine dealer for additional information For specific configu...

Page 22: ...next page with example radar returns echoes and default Pathfinder Radar information The Status Bar is also illustrated The radar display can show additional information depending on your currently s...

Page 23: ...azimuth Cursor position box Shows the current cursor position as either Range Bearing or Lat Long You can move this box to your preferred position on the screen or turn it off Default Display 126 T AU...

Page 24: ...ms Add marks to record important or dangerous locations Man Overboard MOB to navigate back to a person or object 10 Target MARPA Operation of these radar functions is described in Chapter 3 and Chapte...

Page 25: ...IND SHIP vessel position Speed Over Ground SOG Course Over Ground COG and fix type VES POS DIF FIX or SD FIX The status bar also indicates if radar chart overlay is switched on Any waypoints you have...

Page 26: ...rt text chart boundaries depth contours navigation marks and land features OFF Caution and routing data CUSTOM Spot sounding light sectors marine features Note The factory default for the CUSTOM setti...

Page 27: ...for the Nearest Port Place Move Erase and Edit a Waypoint Goto Waypoint or Cursor Create Save Name Edit and Follow a Route Review Route and Waypoint Lists Display vessel s track Save and Name the Tra...

Page 28: ...hair symbol visibleon the display Youmove the cursor using the trackpad anduse it to select a position or item on the chart ThecontrolkeysareshowninFigure 1 4 Theyareback litfornight timeuse When you...

Page 29: ...thanfiveseconds whenyounextmoveitthecursor is outlined by a circle so it is easier to locate on the screen Context Sensitive Cursor Control The cursor is context sensitive When the cursor is positione...

Page 30: ...press a dedicated key one of the following happens i The associated operation is actioned e g change chart scale RANGE ii A pop up menu is displayed providing further options iii A set of soft keys i...

Page 31: ...shown by its gray or green background If the key text is displayed in gray rather than in black it is not currently available When you press a soft key one of the following happens i The associated o...

Page 32: ...keys is also displayed you use the trackpad to select an item from the list then use the appropriate soft key to edit the item For example you canerase a waypoint or a route SELECT ARRIVAL ALARM RADI...

Page 33: ...1 18 SL70MRC SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Chartplotter Displays Database Lists Database Lists...

Page 34: ...y consist of a single key press or a sequence of numbered steps are indicated by a symbol in the margin Whentheprocedurerequiresyoutopressasoftkey thesoftkeyiconisshown in the margin Simulator The dis...

Page 35: ...without the scanner operating as follows Standby mode You should use this mode when you are not operating the radar for short time periods The scanner does not transmit and the antenna does not rotate...

Page 36: ...u can switch on and adjust the display backlighting and on the mono display contrast as described later in this chapter To switch to Stand by mode press the POWER key The display returns to the Stand...

Page 37: ...of navigation Whenyouhavereadandunderstoodthecaution presstheCONTINUEsoft key The chart is displayed If this is the first time the chartplotter has been turned on and no chart card is installed the d...

Page 38: ...m Set Up Menu and switch off simulator mode when you have finished To view a simulated image 1 Press MENU followed by the SYSTEM SET UP soft key The set up menu pop up is displayed 2 Usethetrackpadtom...

Page 39: ...he soft key Alternatively you can press the trackpad left and right edges to move side ways between the controls to select the soft key 3 If necessary press the soft key to toggle the control ON OFF 4...

Page 40: ...s Radar modesoft keys are illustrated 2 The LIGHT soft key indicates the brightness level use the trackpad up or down to increase or decrease thesetting You can press and hold thetrack pad to change t...

Page 41: ...dis played all the time press any soft key to display the labels The remainder of this section describes how to select the mode of operation and switch half screen windows on off The following sectio...

Page 42: ...off Press FLOAT to access float options for existing VRM EBL Press VRM EBL DATABOX to toggle data box display off on FLOAT VRM EBL2 OFF ON VRM EBL1 OFF ON VRM EBL DATABOX OFF ON Press soft key to disp...

Page 43: ...ER Press and hold for 2 seconds for full screen display Press soft key to place waypoint at cursor or vessel or display the waypoint list user card menu and asscociated soft keys Press ENTER to finish...

Page 44: ...own press ENTER or CLEAR The default soft keys are displayed The selected mode is shown full screen in Radar and Chart mode you can switch on half screen windows for additional display as described in...

Page 45: ...g control between the radar and the chart window If a window is active i e control of the cursor via the trackpad is available in thatwindow andyouswitchwindowsoff controlautomaticallyreturnstothe ful...

Page 46: ...tion Figure 2 6 Radar Half Screen Window Options CDI Window SELECT WINDOW WINDOWS OFF ON ZOOM OFF ON SELECT WINDOW WINDOWS OFF ON ZOOM OFF ON BDI Window Navdata Window Chart Window D4150 1 SELECT WIND...

Page 47: ...cursor on page 1 14 Switching Radar Range Rings or Chart Grid On and Off The radar range rings can be turned on or off They are normally left on but youmaywishtoturnthemoffifyouareusingVRM EBLsorguar...

Page 48: ...witch the group of data boxes on or off 1 Press the SCREEN default soft key 2 Press the DATABOXES soft key to toggle the setting from ON to OFF or from OFF to ON To return to the default soft key disp...

Page 49: ...t details have been customized in the Chart Set Up menu as describedinSection 7 7 theSCREENsoftkeycanbeusedtoswitchthecustom chart options off or on When set to ON all chart options set to CUSTOM in t...

Page 50: ...c tion to move the area to another part of the screen before selecting Zoom mode Note YoucannotuseZoomandWindowsatthesametime if youturnoneon the other is turned off automatically and restored when th...

Page 51: ...can move this using the context sensitive cursor thereby changing the image in the Zoom Window Note Iftheareayouwishtoenlargeisinthequarterofthescreenthatwillbe covered by the Zoom Window you should o...

Page 52: ...icated by the letters ZMB in inverse video and the four headed cursor symbol The zoom box defaults to its last used position since power on 4 Use the trackpad to move the zoom box to the required area...

Page 53: ...to select and move the center of the radar picture the label CTR is displayed See Moving and deleting items with the context sensitive cursor on page 1 14 Figure 2 9 Radar Display with an Offset Cent...

Page 54: ...elected the longest range scale you cannot offset the center Hiding the Ship s Heading Marker SHM Theradarpictureincludestheship sheadingmarker whichisalinefromyour vessel s position to the edge of th...

Page 55: ...e screen Use the context sensitive cursor to change the chart center Automatically re center the vessel using the FIND SHIP soft key Changethechartscaletozoomoutandintoanew areacenteredonthecur sor po...

Page 56: ...nd cursor at the center again The status bar indicates vessel position speed and course over ground To release the cursor from homed mode press the trackpad to move the cursor away from the vessel s c...

Page 57: ...nge the chart scale for two purposes To see either more detail of a smaller area or a larger area in less detail on the screen To move the display to another area of the chart by zooming out to a smal...

Page 58: ...to fill the screen with a larger scale chart showing more detail The cursor is now positioned in the center of the screen The distance indicated at the top left of the screen is updated 3 If further c...

Page 59: ...on to the full screen chartplotter display The radar chart overlay option helps you to distinguish betweenfixed chartedobjectsandotherobjectsthatcouldbemovingvessels Some radar controls are available...

Page 60: ...sprovideoperatingguidelinesfortypicalnavigation scenarios Thesescenarioscanbeusedasatrainingguide theyshowyouhow to perform a particular operation and they introduce many of the chartplotter functions...

Page 61: ...hfinder Radar Chartplotter Displays Place and Goto a Waypoint Place and Goto a Waypoint 1 Press MARKS 2 Position Cursor as required Press the soft key 1 2 3 Press the soft key to go to the waypoint se...

Page 62: ...r 2 Getting Started Adjusting the Display 2 29 Place and Goto a Waypoint 4 The vessel navigates towards the target waypoint See 5 3 Working wth Waypoints Go to an individual Target Point page 5 26 D42...

Page 63: ...a Route GOTO SCREEN ROUTE FIND SHIP MAKE ROUTE EDIT ROUTE CLEAR ROUTE MORE 2 2 Press the soft key 1 3 4 Press the soft key D4268 1 Press the soft key 1 Position Cursor in this example over an existing...

Page 64: ...TART XTE WAYPOINT ADVANCE STOP FOLLOW GOTO SCREEN ROUTE FIND SHIP 7 5 6 8 Press the soft key D4268 2a Press the soft key Press the soft key The route becomes the current route The vessel starts to nav...

Page 65: ...EN ROUTE FIND SHIP MAKE ROUTE EDIT ROUTE CLEAR ROUTE MORE 2 3 2 Press the soft key 1 4 5 Press the soft key Press the soft key D4269 1 Press the soft key 1 Use the trackpad to move selection bar over...

Page 66: ...r Passage Plan 6 Change the TIME to HOURS the display indicates it will take 32 minutes to reach the destination You can change the PLANNED SOG the display updates to indicate TIME required at the pla...

Page 67: ...ronizing Radar Chart 1 2 D4293 1 2 Press the soft keys to set windows ON The Chart window is the default selection 3 Press ENTER 1 Press DISPLAY then press twice more to select RADAR GOTO MORE ROUTE R...

Page 68: ...ar and chart windows are synchronised and the cursor is homed on the vessel D4293 1a Press the soft key See 2 3 Controlling the Display 6 5 Cursor Echo 7 3 System Parameters 7 6 Chart Set Up 4 2 Press...

Page 69: ...2 36 SL70MRC SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Chartplotter Displays Displaying the Radar and Synchronizing Radar Chart...

Page 70: ...hanging the targets display and tuning the radar Measuring range distances and bearings using Variable Range Markers VRMs and Electronic Bearing Lines EBLs Setting up guard zones and handling alarms N...

Page 71: ...g are adjusted automatically if you change the range scale They can be turned off see You can use the context sensitive cursor to select and move the cursor data box the label BOX is displayed See Mov...

Page 72: ...r and the height of the target as shown in Figure 3 1 Table 3 2 lists some range examples Figure 3 2 Determining Radar Range Note The ranges shown in the tablearetheoretical maximum ranges Thera dar h...

Page 73: ...reflecting surface Consequently these echoes have a tendency to fade and brightenand attimes to disappearmomentarily Buoysandsmall boatsoften resemble each other but boats can usually be distinguished...

Page 74: ...tice and experience can generally detect these conditions very quickly These effects can usually be minimized using the radar controls Side Lobes A small part of the RF energy from each transmitted pu...

Page 75: ...erefore appear beyond the true target s echo on the same bearing as shown in Figure 3 5 This is not very common Figure 3 5 Multiple Echoes Blind Sectors or Shadow Effect Funnels and masts located near...

Page 76: ...TUNE modes auto or manual and values remain set even when you turn the radar off and on again Rain and FTC are reset to Off at power on The status bar indicates which controls are switched to Auto or...

Page 77: ...oAuto Harbour default Auto Offshore or Manual mode In Auto Offshore mode thePathfinderPlusRadaroptimizesitssettingstoaccountfortheeffectsofsea clutter In harbours or close proximity to land different...

Page 78: ...ther from your vessel remain unchanged YoucanusetheGainandSeacontroltohelpminimizetheeffectsof sidelobes see Identifying False Echo Returns on page 3 5 Note On short range scales do not set the Sea co...

Page 79: ...elow Figure 3 8 Rain Clutter When the FTC control is turned up only the leading edge of large rain clutter echoes is displayed while the effect on smaller ship echoes is only slight This means that yo...

Page 80: ...s high lighted 2 Press the appropriate soft key to toggle the required setting between OFF and ON Note If an option is not available for the current setting its soft key label is grey When you press t...

Page 81: ...by expanding them Target expansion overridesthenormalpulselength therebyincreasingthesizeofthetargetseen on the screen However this is at the expense of range resolution Target Wakes You can see the...

Page 82: ...e the range scale so that the actual range you have marked is maintained VRM EBLs also move if you offset the centre When a VRM EBL pair is active its bearing and range are displayed in its associated...

Page 83: ...and move it so that it crosses the target or point for which you require the bearing or range When you turn on a VRM EBL it is displayed in its last used position Note If the VRM s last used position...

Page 84: ...sensitive cursor To place a VRM EBL when one is already displayed 1 Press VRM EBL to display the VRM EBL soft keys The labels for the two left hand soft keys indicate the current status of the two VRM...

Page 85: ...r irrespectiveofthecursor text you cannot turn off VRMs and EBLs independently Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets FLOAT You can measure the range and bearing between any two points on the rad...

Page 86: ...mation from the VRM EBL data box Moving and Unfloating a Floating EBL Youcan move or unfloat a VRM EBL that has been floated You can unfloat a VRM EBL either by using the context sensitive cursor or b...

Page 87: ...to select and move a VRM EBL data box the label BOX appears under the cursor See Moving and deleting items with the context sensitive cursor on page 1 14 To control the VRM EBL data boxes 1 Press VRM...

Page 88: ...the target density threshold within the zone the alarm also sounds on a repeater display The alarm sensitivity control allows you to set the threshold above which a new target will trigger an alarm a...

Page 89: ...ading marker To place a guard zone 1 Press ALARMS The soft keys are displayed The soft keys indicate the current status of the two guard zones 2 If necessary press the soft keyfor theguard zone youreq...

Page 90: ...delete an existing guard zone using the context sensitive cursor You use the context sensitive cursor to reshape a guard zone by placing the cursor over thecorner or side that you wish to control the...

Page 91: ...70CRC 2 Press the ALARM soft key to highlight the Alarm slider 3 If required press the soft key again to toggle the setting between OFF and ON You can only move the slider if the control is set to ON...

Page 92: ...d targetdatacanalsobeshownonthescreen Eachtargetiscontinuallyassessed and you are warned if one becomes dangerous or is lost Effective MARPA operation is dependent on accurate own ship s heading plus...

Page 93: ...estoindicatethatitisadangerous target Pressing any key silences the alarm and removes the warning but the target symbol remains dangerous Both the distance Own Vessel Safe Zone and the time Time to Sa...

Page 94: ...ich the target and own ship are actually moving over the ground The result is the vessel s true course the rate of motion is the vessel s true speed Consider this motion as if you were in a helicopter...

Page 95: ...get symbol from the display 3 Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the default display Cancel a Target To cancel a target using the context sensitive cursor 1 Move the cursor over the target the followin...

Page 96: ...soft keys are displayed when you move the cursor away from the target Note When you select ON if the data box was already displayed for another target it is updated for the selected target Figure 3 1...

Page 97: ...ist Press the CANCEL ALL soft key You are prompted to confirm Press YES to continue all the MARPA targets are cleared from the screen and the data is removed from the MARPA database list Press NO to c...

Page 98: ...o comparetheradar s display patterns with visual targets such as othervessels buoys and coastal structures You should practice har bourand coastalnavigationduringdaylight andin clearweatherconditions...

Page 99: ...he radar image at the appropriate speed and heading A map like image is thus displayed with all moving vessels travelling in true perspective to each other and to fixed land masses As your ship s posi...

Page 100: ...and is indicated in the radar status bar N UP C UP or H UP and TM or RM To change the heading and motion mode 1 Press the HDG MODE default soft key 2 Pressthesoftkeycorrespondingtothemodeyourequire T...

Page 101: ...4 4 TheMarksfunctionisonlyavailablewhenyourvessel spositionisknownvia the SeaTalk or NMEA connection Placing a Mark To place a mark symbol 1 Press the MARKS key The soft keys PLACE MRK AT CURSOR and...

Page 102: ...koning You can select the type of data used for the MOB position using the Set Up Menus see Section 7 3 To initiate the MOB procedure press and hold the MARKS key for two seconds The Pathfinder Plus R...

Page 103: ...r in a chart window The following options are provided RadarCursorIn displaysthecursorfromanotherradaronthechartwin dow default OFF Chart Cursor In displays the cursor from another chartplotter on the...

Page 104: ...uding measuring distances and setting alarms are described in Chapter 6 Safety The chartplotter makes it very easy to place a waypoint and travel towards it However you should always check first that...

Page 105: ...the number represents the distance in nautical miles displayed from the top of the chart window to the bottom of the chart window Note You can remove and insert cards while a chart is displayed The ch...

Page 106: ...move and move the top of the card to the left to clear the retaining pegs The card will spring half way out enabling you to grip the card and remove it from the slot 3 Remember to close the card cover...

Page 107: ...ect and display detailed information To obtain the chart object port or tide information 1 Move the cursor over the symbol for which you require the information An Object data box such as the followin...

Page 108: ...ng sanitation electrical or other maintenance services provided VHF channels monitored and other safety and navigation information In some areas the chart shows symbols for individual facilities The f...

Page 109: ...hich tide information is shown Figure 5 3 Tide Data To select a time use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required time To change the day press PREV DAY DAY or TODAY as required Alternatively pr...

Page 110: ...oft key The port facility symbols are displayed 3 Use the trackpad to highlight the required facility then press ENTER 4 The nearest ports providing that facility are listed with distance and bear ing...

Page 111: ...ypoints can be included in a route You can place waypoints using simulator mode before you install the chartplotter on your vessel Note Radar marks may also be displayed on the screen these are screen...

Page 112: ...can use the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key to name the waypoint as described in Editing Waypoints below 2 Press CLEAR or ENTER to remove the place waypoint soft keys To place a waypoint as latitude longitude...

Page 113: ...d at the current ves sel position or if not available the cursor position To change the position press the LORAN TDssoftkey theWPT POSITION LORAN TDs screenisdis played with it s associated soft key N...

Page 114: ...meters are edited using the trackpad as described in Editing the Waypoint Details on page 5 13 4 When editing is complete press the ENTER key to save the waypoint or CLEAR to cancel the operation the...

Page 115: ...ed The list details all waypoints in alpha numeric order The selected way point is indicated by the selection bar its position bearing and range are provided 2 Usethetrackpadtomovetheselectionbarupand...

Page 116: ...aypoint soft keys are displayed 2 Press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key The Edit Waypoint soft keys are dis played 3 To edit the symbol press the SYMBOL soft key Use the soft keys shown in the following il...

Page 117: ...27 If you try to erase a waypoint that is used in a saved route you are warned WAYPOINT IS USED IN A ROUTE CANNOT BE DELETED To delete a waypoint using the cursor 1 Movethecursoroverthewaypoint untilt...

Page 118: ...waypointusingeitherthecursororthewaypointlistasdescribed above The waypoint soft keys are displayed 2 To edit the waypoint position proceed as previously described in Editing the Waypoint Details on p...

Page 119: ...selection bar moves to the entry starting with that letter or number If more than one entry begins with that character the selection bar moves to the first one in the list Each time the same key is p...

Page 120: ...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 succession the next character on...

Page 121: ...follow the route In addition the GOTO default soft key provides various options as described in Section 5 5 Up to 20 routes can be saved in the route database You can then select a route from the dat...

Page 122: ...an the chart and change the scale while placing waypoints 1 If necessary move the cursor to the area in which you wish to make the route and select a suitable chart scale 2 Press the ROUTE soft key th...

Page 123: ...ctive The first waypoint of a new route is outlined with a square indicating that it will be the target waypoint when the route is activated If selected the waypoint data box is displayed for the targ...

Page 124: ...way point and press the REMOVE WAYPOINT soft key Notes 1 Awaypointcannotbeusedmorethanonceinaroute thosealready used are displayed in a lighter shade of gray Notes 2 TheINSERTWAYPOINTorREMOVEWAYPOINTa...

Page 125: ...Thesaveroutepop upandtheNAMEROUTE soft keys are displayed as illustrated in Figure 5 6 3 The next available entry on the route list is highlighted If required you can use the trackpad to select anothe...

Page 126: ...press YES 3 If the route has not been saved the SAVE ROUTE soft keys are displayed To clear the route without saving it in the route database press NO To save the route in the database press YES The...

Page 127: ...ayinformationaboutarouteleg movethecursorovertheleguntilthe letters RTE are displayed A Route Leg data box such as the following is displayed To removethedatabox move the cursor away from the route or...

Page 128: ...mation about any route in the database 1 Press the ROUTE soft key followed by MORE then press ROUTE LIST The route list is displayed The selection bar indicates the selected route 2 Usethetrackpadtose...

Page 129: ...1 Press the ROUTE soft key followed by MORE then press ROUTE LIST The route list is displayed The selection bar indicates the selected route Press the appropriate soft key ERASE ROUTE or NAME ROUTE 2...

Page 130: ...o you need to Save the route if you want to keep the changes Inserting a Waypoint into a Route Youcanusethecontext sensitivecursortoinsertoneormorewaypointsinthe current route However if the route is...

Page 131: ...st the new ones Removing a Waypoint from the Route To remove a waypoint from the current route 1 Move the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters WPT are dis played The waypoint soft keys...

Page 132: ...g joining at a selected waypoint advancing waypoints and restarting XTE Go to an individual point either an existing waypoint or the cursor Stop and Restart Follow Goto An alarm is triggered when you...

Page 133: ...reverse 1 Press the ROUTE default soft key followed by MORE The route soft keys are displayed 2 Press the REVERSE ROUTE soft key The current route is reversed on the screen Press ENTER or CLEAR 3 Pre...

Page 134: ...Anyprevious route leg is removed from the screen but waypoints remain Note WhenfollowingarouteusingaSeaTalkautopilot theautopilotwillnot turn to the new waypoint until it is accepted at the autopilot...

Page 135: ...d yourself off track and want to go straight to your target rather than get back onto the original track To restart XTE 1 Press the GOTO default soft key the Follow Goto soft keys are displayed 2 Pres...

Page 136: ...arting position with a dashed line The soft key STOP GOTO is displayed 3 To return to the default soft key display move the cursor away from the waypoint or press ENTER or CLEAR Stop Follow or Stop Go...

Page 137: ...le SeaTalk or NMEA and whether youwant totransferindividualwaypointsor the complete waypoint and route list You can save the complete Waypoint and Route Lists to a user cartridge in the chart card slo...

Page 138: ...RTE DATA FROM CARD soft key an appropriatewarningandYes Nosoft keysaredisplayed 4 Press Yes to continue or No to abandon the operation and return to the pre vious screen 5 If the operation is success...

Page 139: ...To disable waypoint transfer press the soft key STOP RECEIVING WAY POINTS Alternatively press ENTER or CLEAR twice to close the Waypoint List To send the waypoint list on NMEA 1 Display the waypoint...

Page 140: ...you to follow this track on your return voyage the SmartRoute function converts the track or the last segment of a track with breaks into a route which is automatically reversed see SmartRoute on page...

Page 141: ...ary or marina whereas in contrast a greater distance interval is best suited to a long haul voyage RefertothesettingguideshowninFigure 5 9todeterminethebest settingfor your planned voyage this is part...

Page 142: ...should continue as described in the following section Sav ing and Naming a Track Press CLEAR to abort the Clear Track operation The current track is cleared from the screen and the default soft keys a...

Page 143: ...ame an existing track erase a track or show a track you select the track from the track list then press the appropriate soft key as follows 1 PresstheTRACKLISTsoftkey TheTrackListisdisplayed Theselect...

Page 144: ...viation of the route from the recorded track is displayed To convert the current track into a route 1 Select MAKE INTO ROUTE and press ENTER The current track is converted to a new route and becomes t...

Page 145: ...5 42 SL70MRC SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Chartplotter Displays SmartRoute...

Page 146: ...alk or NMEA link IfheadingdataisavailableviabothNMEAandSeaTalk NMEAdatatakespriority Forallotherdata SeaTalk data takes priority see Section 6 3 Table 6 1 Function of External Data Data Example source...

Page 147: ...s VRM EBL A Ruler data box is displayed showing the bearing and distance from the starting point to the cursor position The character A appears at the cursor location 3 Use the trackpad to move the cu...

Page 148: ...to the previous position To clear the ruler line and ruler data box either Move the cursor over the ruler line until the letters A B are displayed then press CLEAR or Press VRM EBL the ruler soft keys...

Page 149: ...specified distance Countdown The countdown timer has reached zero Alarm Clock The time matches the specified alarm time The alarms are switched on or off and the limits set using the Alarms Set Up men...

Page 150: ...he radius from the waypoint at which the arrival alarm will be triggered The alarm distances can be set in the range 0 01 to 9 99 nm in steps of 0 01nm The timer is set in hours minutes and seconds an...

Page 151: ...omatically Redrawsthechartat1 2nm evenifcartographyisnotavailablebutplotter mode is on Marks the current position with a MOB symbol which replaces any current active waypoint and route Displays the MO...

Page 152: ...ursor in a chart window nor a remote radar cursor in a radar window The following options can be toggled ON or OFF RadarCursorIn displaysthecursorfromanotherradaronthechartwin dow default OFF Chart Cu...

Page 153: ...and elevation angles are used in a triangulation process to calculate position HDOP Horizontal Dilution Of Position is a measure of this accuracy a higher figure signifies greater error In ideal circu...

Page 154: ...y Boththemenuitemandassociated soft keysshow the currently used differential beacon s frequency in kHz The frequency range available is 283 5kHz to 325 0kHz Bit Rate Both the menu item and associated...

Page 155: ...e Whenyouselect DataLogModethelogisdisplayedfull screen Ifthescreenisfull youusethe trackpad to scroll the list and view further log entries Each line in the log shows Time of log entry Position at ti...

Page 156: ...Press DISPLAY to select the chart mode then press ENTER The log continues until you return to the data log mode and press STOP LOG TIME POSITION CMG DMG CLEAR LOG STOP LOG 15 30 16 00 16 30 17 00 17...

Page 157: ...6 12 SL70MRC SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Chartplotter Displays Data Log Mode...

Page 158: ...may decide to change the way you have customized some aspects such as the screen and help setting as you become more familiar with your system Onceyouhavesetthevalues theyremainasthedefaultsettingsunt...

Page 159: ...Note The GPS and Track Set Up menus are described in Chapter 6 This section provides instructions for displaying and changing the default values The following sections list the parameters and their p...

Page 160: ...wards or backwards through the list until the required setting is displayed This setting is retained when you move the selection bar on to the next parameter in the menu list For sliders press the app...

Page 161: ...r ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF APP TRUE or BOTH OFF LAT LON or RNG BRG TTG OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF WIND WPT or BOTH OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OF...

Page 162: ...N CHART CURSOR IN S T CURSOR OUT CURSOR ECHO LOCAL OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF OFF OFF ON DATE FORMAT DD MM YY MM DD YY MM DD YY TIME FORMAT 12 HOUR 24 HOUR 12 HOUR TIME OFFSET UTC or...

Page 163: ...l the bearing and heading data displayed This is indicated in the radar status bar after the heading value Cursor Reference The mode of the bearing data displayed for the cursor readout The bearing in...

Page 164: ...Data This option controls whether MOB data is based on position data or on dead reckoning DR Dead reckoning normally provides a better indication of the course to an object in the water on the assump...

Page 165: ...m SeaTalk but no SeaTalk variation is available then variation is taken from NMEA 3 A calculated variation value using position data if no SeaTalk or NMEA value is available 4 The current manual varia...

Page 166: ...sor over a targetontheradardisplay andchecktheidentityofthetarget bylookingatthe radar cursor position on the chartplotter Press the CURSOR ECHO soft key to display the cursor transfer soft keys The f...

Page 167: ...as the Pathfinder Smart Heading System Controls are provided for Linearise Compass which detects and corrects for heading errors caused by metal objects and Align Heading which matches the displayed h...

Page 168: ...rms Relative The bearing relative to your vessel s heading Mag True The actual bearing in either degrees magnetic or degrees true This option is only available if you are obtaining data from a compass...

Page 169: ...n 4 3 If you turn the MARK DISPLAY option OFF any marks you have placed are hidden on the display but retained in the marks database You can turn the option on again to display them at any time To cle...

Page 170: ...Bearing Alignment The bearing alignment is normally set when you first install your system and is described in Radar System Checks and Adjustments on page 8 17 The bearing alignment corrects for displ...

Page 171: ...interval Safe Zone The safe zone options are used to set the dangerous target alarm limits The safe zone is a ring centred on your vessel within which a target is considered dangerous A target can als...

Page 172: ...e the effects of the adjustment on the radar picture and the radar is set to 1 8nm range 5 Press ENTER to display the menu again 6 PressCLEAR toreturn to the Menusoft keys and CLEARagain to returnto n...

Page 173: ...arameter as poor ad justment can adversely affect auto gain and sea controls Tune Preset The radar tuning is controlled either automatically or manually using the TUNE control see Tuning the Receiver...

Page 174: ...be toggled between on off and custom custom passes on off control to the SCREEN soft keys see Customizing the Screen Presentation Options on page 2 14 The following features can be set using Customiz...

Page 175: ...at large scales even when a chart card is not installed Chart Orientation The chart orientation is normally North Up but can be changed to Course Up or Head Up if heading data is available The orienta...

Page 176: ...for waypoint display Vectors Heading Tide and Course Over Ground vectors can be displayed as a line from your vessel The length of the vector is determined by your choice of SOG and the time period An...

Page 177: ...hange the offset by moving the cursor to the known vessel position This offset is applied to all incoming position data The default offset value is zero When position offset is switched on all display...

Page 178: ...ur display to other equipment follow the guidelines in Section 8 8 and Section 8 9 taking particular care to ensure the correct polarity of the SeaTalk supply Details on installing the scanner are pro...

Page 179: ...Section 8 4 EMC Installation Guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment Their design and manufacture...

Page 180: ...se 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 I...

Page 181: ...7 Sun cover D331 SL70MRC SL70CRC PLUS Handbook Radar Chart Quick Reference Card Chart 81206 86078 86079 SL70MRC SL70CRC PLUS SL70MRC SL70CRC PLUS 7 Mounting bracket assy Trunnion knobs x2 7 Flush Moun...

Page 182: ...ted location should be far enough away from devices that may cause interference such as motors generators and radio transmitter receivers see the EMC guidelines earlier in this section Magnetic compas...

Page 183: ...Radar Chartplotter Displays Selecting the Display Unit Location Figure 8 3 7 Mono LCD Display Dimensions DISPLAY GAIN VRM EBL MULTI MARKS ALARMS RANGE ENTER CLEAR MENU POWER Weight 1 2 Kg 2 6 lbs Comp...

Page 184: ...NTER CLEAR MENU POWER Weight 7 7 lbs 3 5 Kg Compass Safe Distance 39 in 1 m 10 51 in 267 mm 0 95 in 24 3 mm 6 89 in 175 mm 0 4 in 10 mm 7 3 in 185 mm 8 1 in 205 2 mm 8 8 in 223 6 mm 3 15 in 80 mm 6 3...

Page 185: ...therendforconnectingthepowersupplyandoptionalNMEA inputs see Section 8 8 Integrated Systems CAUTION Do not pull the cable through the bulkheads using a cord attached to the connector This could damage...

Page 186: ...oss section of 2 0 mm2 Inter Unit Scanner Cable The inter unit scanner cable entrance is at the rear of the scanner unit If the unitismountedonahollowmastthecablemayberuninsidethemastandthen fedthroug...

Page 187: ...re 8 5 Display Mounting 1 Loosen the knobs and remove the mounting bracket from the display unit 2 Mark the locations of the mounting bracket screw holes on the mounting surface 3 Use the screws suppl...

Page 188: ...the inside edge of the cut out line 6 Remove the mounting bracket knobs and bracket from the display unit Make sure that the unit fits in the cut out area If the optional screw fitting is required dri...

Page 189: ...Scanner System 12 V 24 V or 32 V 4 kW Open Array Scanner System 24 V or 32 V 10 kW Open Array Scanner System The power connection to the display should be made at either the output of the battery iso...

Page 190: ...ed system Power NMEA Input for 12 V 24 V or 32 V DC power connection two NMEA 0183 inputs and one RF ground screen connection Figure 8 6 Radar Display Connector Panel Thefollowingsectionsdetail the di...

Page 191: ...1 2 3 5 4 7 10 11 8 6 9 13 12 White Black Orange Black Black Green Yellow Shield Red Red Violet Blue Grey Video Video RTN Battery ve Tx Trigger Battery ve Data I O Tx Trigger Battery ve Data I O Batt...

Page 192: ...s are connected for correct polarity Switch off the display unit before you remove the power cord The RED wire must be connected to the feed from the positive battery terminal and the BLACK wire to th...

Page 193: ...ons have been made On the open array scanner set the power switch on the pedestal ON All connecting wires are secured and protected as necessary Note If you are the boat owner and have performed the i...

Page 194: ...before switching to transmit mode D3650 6 SYSTEM SET UP MENU DATA BOXES DATA BOXES BEARING MODE BEARING MODE CURSOR REFERENCE CURSOR REFERENCE CURSOR READOUT CURSOR READOUT DAY NIGHT DAY NIGHT HELP HE...

Page 195: ...ent error use one of the methods detailed below 1 Visually identify a suitable target such as a buoy that can be seen towards the edge of the radar screen Typically this will be on the 1 5 nm range 2...

Page 196: ...dar Set Up menu 7 Press ENTER again to return to the set up soft keys then press CLEAR to return to the normal radar screen 8 After adjusting the radar always check the bearing alignment at the next o...

Page 197: ...ld the blank soft key directly to the right of the RADAR SET UP soft key for 5 seconds The Advanced Set Up menu is then displayed 5 Use the trackpad to move the selection bar down to the Display Timin...

Page 198: ...wered from the display s SeaTalk interface It must be powered from the ship s supply or via a SeaTalk bus Ensure correct polarity of the SeaTalk connection For systems where the ship s power source is...

Page 199: ...The Raymarine Fishfinder uses its own depth data rather than any oth er depth data on SeaTalk If there is no other depth data on SeaTalk Fishfind er depth is transmitted If speed and temperature data...

Page 200: ...data if present is the primary source for all navigational data except heading The SeaTalk input output should be connected at the rear SeaTalk 3 pin connector This appears as follows when viewed fro...

Page 201: ...e item will talk to another make sure that the two items both use the same sentence identifiers For example VTG carries Course and Speed Over Ground data GLL carries latitude and longitude DBT carries...

Page 202: ...The junction box may also be used for other purposes e g supplying power to a flux gate compass and routing the compass data to the display NMEA In connection or alternatively for connecting a NMEA G...

Page 203: ...r to NMEA Out Set Up on page 7 9 The SeaTalk input output connection is detailed in SeaTalk Connection on page 8 23 The NMEA output connector is a 4 pin connector as illustrated below The 1 5 m NMEA O...

Page 204: ...ssed to other instruments You can prevent NMEA heading data being bridged onto the Seatalk bus refer to Bridge NMEA Heading on page 7 8 Note TotransferNMEAdata ortoconvertthedata thedisplaymustbepow e...

Page 205: ...ctly positioned at the center of the chart display 3 Insert a chart cartridge for the area of your vessel Use the RANGE key to zoom in to check that the chart data is being dis played Received Data If...

Page 206: ...of the display Switch off the display unit before removing the power cord Routine Checks The display is a sealed unit Maintenance procedures are therefore limited to the following periodic checks Wipe...

Page 207: ...instructions to enable you to ensure minimum interaction between differ ent items of equipment i e ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compatibil ity EMC Always report any EMC related problem to your near...

Page 208: ...ls 3 Press and hold MENU for 5 seconds A countdown timer is displayed If you release the MENU key before the timer reaches zero the reset is not performed When the reset request has been accepted the...

Page 209: ...upport Please visit out website at www raymarine com recreational support whereyouwillfindaQuestions Answersdatabase serviceinformationand e mail access to the Technical Support department Alternative...

Page 210: ...5200 to verify your requirements For Product Repair and Service In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem please contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance The de...

Page 211: ...ymarine com Accessories and Parts Raymarine accessory items and parts are available through your authorized Raymarine dealer Please refer to the lists of component part numbers and optional accessorie...

Page 212: ...0 C to 70 C 10 C to 50 C up to 95 at 35 C non condensing Controls 11defined keys 4 soft keysand trackpad Cursor Context sensitive provides range bearing or lat lon Display Type mono color 7 Film Super...

Page 213: ...floating if required resolution 1 Bearing Scale 360 graduated at 10 intervals Minimum Range 23 m 25 yds Range Discrimination 23 m 25 yds Presentation Modes Head up Course up or North up selectable Tru...

Page 214: ...age available on User Cartridges Waypoint Transfer Current route via Seatalk NMEA Routes A route plan may contain up to 50 waypoints Up to 20 routes can be stored in the units internal memory Addition...

Page 215: ...rough water Time Cross Track Error Heading Wind Date Log Trip Pilot Status Temperature Man Overboard and cursor position NMEA Input NMEA 0183 GLL GGA GLC GTD VTG BWC BWR RMA RMB RMC XTE VHW HDG HDM HD...

Page 216: ...to a SeaTalk GPS The chartplotter and radar chartplotter displays are supplied with an Auxiliary Junction Box whose main purpose is to make this connection easier The junction box has two flying lead...

Page 217: ...in connector RaytheonandApelco versions strip back the insulation on all the wires and connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the second illustration below CAUTION Ensure the correct polari...

Page 218: ...l the wires and connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the second illustration below CAUTION Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or SeaTalk power It is re...

Page 219: ...move the sleevefrom theendof theRaystar 112LPcabletoexposethegreenandbrown wires then connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the second illustration below CAUTION Ensure the correct polarit...

Page 220: ...ion on all the wires and connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the illustration below CAUTION Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or SeaTalk power It is...

Page 221: ...to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the illustration below Optional connections to RTCM are also shown Note that the green wire is not used CAUTION Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply...

Page 222: ...to switch the customized icons off on The factory default for the CUSTOM options is on The chart features controlled from the Customize Chart menu are grouped as detailed below some groups are sub di...

Page 223: ...traight territorial sea baseline Submarine transit lane Territorial sea area Restricted area SeaPlane landing area Military practice area Tracksand Routes Deep water route part Deep water route cen te...

Page 224: ...Lake shore Cultural Features Airport area Built up area Railway Road crossing Road part Runway Sloping ground Square Cable overhead Fence Pipeline overhead Pylon Telepheric Tunnel entrance Building re...

Page 225: ...ng place Rescue station Signal station traf fic Signal station warning Port Information Port area Harbour master Coast Guard Police Customs Health emergency Post office Yacht club Boat yard Accessorie...

Page 226: ...uction installation Offshore platform AREAS LIMITS No data area CARTOGRAPHIC OBJECTS Incomplete survey area NATURAL FEATURES Ice Ice area Pingo COMPOSITE OBJECTS Airport Anchorage Channel edge Deep wa...

Page 227: ...C 6 SL70MRC SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Chartplotter Displays C MAP Chart Card Features...

Page 228: ...RMB XTE Depth SeaTalk DBT DPT Apparent Wind Angle and Speed SeaTalk MWV relative Boat Speed Through Water SeaTalk VHW Total Log and Trip Log SeaTalk VLW Water Temperature SeaTalk MTW Average Boat Spee...

Page 229: ...A GLL RMC RMA Position Loran C TD s RMA Speed Over Ground and Course Over Ground RMC VTG RMA Waypoint Data RMB APB BWC BWR Depth Apparent Wind Angle and Speed Boat Speed Through Water Total Log and Tr...

Page 230: ...150G or 400G course computer For information on the Pathfinder Smart Heading System refer to the handbook supplied with the compass If you have a different heading sensor or require further assistance...

Page 231: ...e E 1 Radar System with a G Series Course Computer D5969_1 DISPLAY RANGE MARKS VRM EBL ALARMS GAIN SEA MULTI MOB ENTER CLEAR MENU POWER NMEA NMEA 12 24V Supply 12 24V Supply SeaTalk SeaTalk GPS G Seri...

Page 232: ...Cathode Ray Tube CTR Center dB deciBels DC Direct Current DMG Distance Made Good DR Dead Reckoning EBL Electronic Bearing Line EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility ETA Estimated Time of Arrival FCC Fede...

Page 233: ...d MRK Mark nm nautical mile NMEA National Marine Electronics Association POS Position of vessel RF Radio Frequency Rng Range rpm Revolutions Per Minute SSB Single Side Band SHM Ships Heading Marker SO...

Page 234: ...8 8 Cancel a Target 3 26 MOB 4 6 6 7 CDI Window Options 2 13 Center Control Radar 2 20 Center the Chart 1 10 2 22 Changing the Heading Mode 4 1 4 2 Changing the Radar Range 3 3 Changing the Targets D...

Page 235: ...he Screen Presentation Options 2 14 D Data Box 2 15 7 4 7 6 COG 7 4 Cursor 2 14 Date 7 4 Depth 7 4 Group of Six 2 15 On Off 2 15 Heading 7 4 List of 7 4 Log Trip 7 4 MARPA Target 3 27 MOB 4 5 6 6 Movi...

Page 236: ...cation A 1 Switching Off 2 4 Switching On 8 16 Displaying a Waypoint 2 15 Bearing Data EBLs 7 11 Chart Data 5 3 Waypoint Data 5 8 5 12 5 25 Displaying the Radar and Synchronising Radar Chart 2 34 E EB...

Page 237: ...nterference Rejection 3 4 3 11 3 12 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture 3 1 3 4 Inter Unit Cable 8 9 Items On Screen 1 14 J Junction Box for External Instruments 8 25 K Key Beep 7 4 7 7 Keys...

Page 238: ...1 16 7 4 7 7 Trackpad 1 3 1 13 2 22 Operating Modes 1 4 Chart 2 8 Data Log 2 8 6 1 6 10 Plotter 2 25 7 17 7 18 Radar 2 8 Radar Chart Overlay 2 8 2 26 Selecting 2 8 Switching Control 2 12 Orientation...

Page 239: ...5 22 5 23 5 25 Editing 5 18 5 27 Using the ST60 80 Navigator Keypad 5 17 Erasing 5 18 5 26 Follow 5 29 Loading from a User Cartridge 5 34 Naming 5 18 5 22 5 26 NMEA Transfer 5 34 Retrieving 5 18 5 23...

Page 240: ...15 Databoxes On Off 3 18 Display On and Off 2 4 8 16 Range Rings On and Off 2 14 Scanner Off 2 4 Symbol Marks 7 11 7 12 MOB 4 5 6 6 Waypoint 5 8 5 13 7 17 7 19 Synchronize Chart and Radar 1 10 2 23 7...

Page 241: ...15 Editing 5 8 Editing Details 5 13 Erasing 5 8 5 14 Goto 5 29 5 32 Loading from a User Cartridge 5 34 MOB 4 5 6 6 Moving 5 8 5 14 5 18 5 27 Naming 5 8 5 13 Numbers 7 14 7 17 7 19 Placing 5 8 5 9 5 1...

Page 242: ...s diodes snap in impeller carriers impellers impeller bearings and impeller shaft are specifically excluded from this Warranty Magnetrons Cathode Ray Tubes CRT TFT Liquid Crystal Displays LCD and cold...

Page 243: ...elephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2333 or 1 603 881 5200 Ext 2333 Customer Support Telephone 44 0 23 9271 4713 Fax 44 0 23 9266 1228 Technical Support Telephone 1 800 539 5539 Ext 2444 or 1 603 881 5200 Ext...

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