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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: ...SL72 and SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar and Radar Chartplotter Owner s Handbook Document number 81204_1 Date 18th January 2002...

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Page 4: ...It isrecommended that the radar scanner is mounted out of range of personnel above head height Avoidlookingdirectlyattheantennaasyoureyesarethemostsensitivepartof the body to electromagnetic energy Wh...

Page 5: ...the Raymarine policy of continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications without prior notice As a result unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from...

Page 6: ...arranty To register your SL72 SL72RC PLUS ownership please take a few minutes to fill out thewarrantyregistrationcard found at theend of this handbook It is veryimportantthatyoucompletetheownerinforma...

Page 7: ...iv SL72 SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Radar Chartplotter This Page intentionally left blank...

Page 8: ...S n 1112000 Ancillary Units PLUS Displays details given on Sheet 2 The products have been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive and by application of the following standard s EMC...

Page 9: ...PLUS E52032 Display Unit 7 CRT hsb R70 PLUS E52039 Display Unit 7 CRT hsb Chart R70RC PLUS E52040 Display Unit 10 CRT hsb R80 PLUS E52035 Display Unit 10 CRT hsb Chart R80RC PLUS E52036 Display Unit...

Page 10: ...tter Display SL72RC PLUS only 1 9 Chartplotter Display Options 1 10 Chartplotter Functions 1 11 1 4 Operating Controls 1 12 Trackpad and Cursor 1 12 Dedicated Keys 1 14 Soft Keys 1 14 Pop Up Menus 1 1...

Page 11: ...on 3 1 3 2 Range Control 3 2 Changing the Range 3 2 Determining Actual Radar Range 3 3 3 3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture 3 4 Identifying False Echo Returns 3 5 Adjusting Gain Sea Clutte...

Page 12: ...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 or ST80 Navigator Keypad 5 15 5 4 Working with Routes 5 18 Crea...

Page 13: ...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 Setup 6 8 6 7 Data Log Mode 6 10 Chapter 7 Setting Up the...

Page 14: ...ption 7 13 Marks Options 7 13 Custom Scale 7 13 Bearing Alignment 7 14 Antenna Size 7 14 Send on HSB 7 14 7 5 Advanced Settings 7 15 Display Timing 7 15 STC Preset 7 16 Tune Preset 7 16 7 6 Chart Set...

Page 15: ...ction 8 22 Scanner Connection 8 23 8 10 Radar System Tests and Post Installation Alignment 8 25 System Check 8 25 Switch On and Initial Setup 8 25 Radar System Checks and Adjustments 8 26 EMC Conforma...

Page 16: ...1 2D 18 Radome Scanner Unit A 1 SL72 PLUS and SL72RC PLUS 7 Displays A 3 Appendix B Using the Auxiliary Junction Box B 1 Raystar 112 105 Apelco 182 and 182XT B 2 Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differenti...

Page 17: ...xiv SL72 SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Radar Chartplotter...

Page 18: ...you have an SL72RC PLUS refer to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 for chartplotter operating details To change the system set up defaults read Chapter 7 Details on installing your display unit and radar scann...

Page 19: ...information on user maintenance and what to do if you experience problems The Appendices provide additional information that you may find useful Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the r...

Page 20: ...onality of the radar or radar chartplotter is achieved when it is part of an integrated system with other equipment connected via SeaTalk or NMEA 0183 Data from this equipment including position and h...

Page 21: ...choose what is displayed how it is displayed including language and units and bearing mode You can view the cursor position and a variety of data from other equipment in a set of user selectable data...

Page 22: ...gational data from SeaTalkorNMEA intheunitsspecifiedinyoursetup Notethatupto6of these data boxes are also available as a user selectable group see Section 7 3 Heading and Position Data Full functional...

Page 23: ...available from other equipment The example displays on the following pages show some of these features Functions are available to control the display as follows Zoom the Display Offset your vessel fr...

Page 24: ...icating 10 of 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 Di...

Page 25: ...d zones with alarms Add marks to record important or dangerous locations Man Overboard MOB to navigate back to a person or object Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 G...

Page 26: ...the vessel is shown as a circle The chartplotter screen includes a status bar that displays chart scale with either cursor position range and bearing or when the cursor is homed to the vessel by press...

Page 27: ...gain theScreenPresentationset tings are retained in memory Figure 1 4 Typical Chartplotter Display Custom Chart Details The chartplotter set up options include a sub menu to customize the cartographic...

Page 28: ...cludes the following functions Display C MAP NT C Card chart information including Ports and Tides if available View chart information if available for the Nearest Port Place Move Erase and Edit a Way...

Page 29: ...hecross hairsymbol visibleonthedisplay Youmove the cursor using the trackpad and use it to select a position or item on the chart ThecontrolkeysareshowninFigure 1 5 Theyareback litfornight timeuse Whe...

Page 30: ...ckpad check the default softkeysaredisplayed unlesstheyhavebeenswitchedOFFinsystemsetup If not press ENTER until they are displayed The cursor is normally displayed as a crosshair Context Sensitive Cu...

Page 31: ...ons iii A set of soft keys is displayed providing further functions As you press a key a single audio beep confirms the key action If the key press is not valid for the current screen or mode three ra...

Page 32: ...equired you can turn the key beeps off as part of your set up procedure see Chapter 7 Pop Up Menus Pop up menus usually provide set up options When a pop up menu is on screen a set of associated soft...

Page 33: ...p menus when a database list is on screen a set of associated soft 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 ex...

Page 34: ...h may 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...

Page 35: ...nit 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 ro...

Page 36: ...t Mode Youcanswitchonandadjustthedisplaybacklightingandcontrast ifrequired as described later in this chapter To switch to Stand by mode press the POWER key The display returns to the Stand by screen...

Page 37: ...gation Rather your Raychart should be used only as a backup to official government charts and traditional methods of navigation Whenyouhavereadandunderstoodthecaution presstheCONTINUEsoft key The char...

Page 38: ...et 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 Usethetrackpadtomove...

Page 39: ...ect the LIGHT soft key 3 The LIGHT soft key toggles lighting ON OFF 4 Usethe trackpad up or down toincrease or decreasethesetting selecting one of the eight lighting levels You can press and hold the...

Page 40: ...are not 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...

Page 41: ...ed mode is shown 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...

Page 42: ...etween 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 full screen up...

Page 43: ...eration 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 W...

Page 44: ...and hold for 2 seconds to activate or cancel MOB VRM EBL Used to measure range and bearing to between targets Press to place VRM EBL if one not already placed Adjust position using trackpad and press...

Page 45: ...y Press again to toggle through display modes then ENTER 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 car...

Page 46: ...Rings or Chart Grid On and Off The radar range rings can be turned on or off They are normally left on but youmaywishtoturnthemoffifyouareusingVRM EBLsorguardzones see Section 3 4 and Section 3 5 to m...

Page 47: ...rol the sixteen data boxes that can be displayed in the half screen window To switch the group of data boxes on or off 1 Press the SCREEN default soft key 2 Press the DATABOXES soft key to toggle the...

Page 48: ...int on a Radar Display Custom Options Chart mode SL72RC PLUS only When chart details have been customized in the Chart Set Up menu as describedinSection 7 6 theSCREENsoftkeycanbeusedtoswitchthecustom...

Page 49: ...he screenthat will be covered by the Zoom Window you should offset the centre see the next sec tion to move the area to another part of the screen before selecting Zoom mode Note YoucannotuseZoomandWi...

Page 50: ...OM soft key to set the function OFF Alternatively you can press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds This also removes any grouped data boxes Offsetting the Center The radar picture is normally shown with y...

Page 51: ...ange rings are displayed to the edgeoftheradarpicture atthestandardringintervalforthecurrentrange If you have selected the longest range scale you cannot offset the center Hiding the Ship s Heading Ma...

Page 52: ...enter Automatically re center the vessel using the FIND SHIP soft key Changethechartscaletozoomoutandintoanew areacenteredonthecur sor position This method is useful if the area you wish to see is a l...

Page 53: ...he chart is re drawn with the vessel s position in the center The cursor is homed onto the vessel position and moves with it When the vessel moves near the edge of the chart window the chart is redraw...

Page 54: ...when nochartdataisavailableforthatscale Section 7 6describeshowtosetplotter mode on off You can change the chart scale for two purposes To see either more detail of a smaller area or a larger area in...

Page 55: ...d 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...

Page 56: ...narios SL72RC PLUS only Thefollowingillustrationsprovideoperatingguidelinesfortypicalnavigation scenarios Thesescenarioscanbeusedasatrainingguide theyshowyouhow to perform a particular operation and t...

Page 57: ...hfinder Radar Radar Chartplotter 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 selec...

Page 58: ...r 2 Getting Started Adjusting the Display 2 25 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 59: ...oute 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 wa...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...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 req...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...izing 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 RDR...

Page 64: ...r 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 65: ...2 32 SL72 SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Radar Chartplotter Displaying the Radar and Synchronizing Radar Chart...

Page 66: ...justing the gain sea clutter and rain clutter changing the targets display and tuning the radar Measuring range distances and bearings using Variable Range Markers VRMs and Electronic Bearing Lines EB...

Page 67: ...r picture Their number and spacing are adjusted automatically if you change the range scale They can be turned off see Switching Radar Range Rings or Chart Grid On and Off on page 2 13 Changing the Ra...

Page 68: ...canner 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 Table 3 1 Radar Range Scales Maximum Range nm Number of Range Rings Ra...

Page 69: ...same size as a distant large object on the radar However with experience the approximate size of different objects can be determined by the relative size and brightness of the echoes Some targets suc...

Page 70: ...narrow beam This produces side lobe patterns shown in Figure 3 3 Side lobes have no effect on distant or small surface objects However the echo from a large object at short range may produce an arc on...

Page 71: ...ore 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 the...

Page 72: ...nd 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 On as shown in Figure 3 6 F...

Page 73: ...o Harbour default Auto Offshore or Manual mode In Auto Offshore mode thePathfinderPlusRadaroptimizesitssettingstoaccountfortheeffectsofsea clutter In harbours or close proximity to land different auto...

Page 74: ...rom your vessel remain unchanged Youcan use the gain and Seacontrol to helpminimize the effects of side lobes see Identifying False Echo Returns on page 3 5 Note On short range scales do not set the S...

Page 75: ...ow 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 you...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...expanding them Target expansion overridesthenormalpulselength therebyincreasingthesizeofthetargetseen on the screen However this is at the expense of range resolution Target Wakes You can see the dire...

Page 78: ...ge 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 data box which can be moved deleted or...

Page 79: ...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 is outside the radar picture at the cur re...

Page 80: ...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 EBLs 2 Pressthesoft keyfortheVRM EBL you require to togglethesettingfrom OFF...

Page 81: ...dpressingtherequiredVRM EBLsoftkeytotogglethesettingfromON to OFF Alternatively you can delete an existing VRM EBL using the context sensitive cursor To do so 1 Move the cursor over the VRM EBL you wi...

Page 82: ...to move the origin of the VRM EBL to the required posi tion over the first target 6 PressENTER todrop theVRM EBLinits new position orCLEAR to aban don the operation and return the VRM EBL to its previ...

Page 83: ...VRM EBL data box using the context sensitive cursor 1 Move the cursor over the box until the letters BOX are displayed and press ENTER to take cursor control of the box 2 Use the trackpad to move the...

Page 84: ...ed The guard alarm sounds when a target enters a guard zone exceeding the target density threshold within the zone the alarm also sounds on a repeater display The alarm sensitivity control allows you...

Page 85: ...g 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 yourequire...

Page 86: ...pe or delete an existing guard zone using the context sensitive cursor To do so 1 Movethecursorovertheguardzonecornerorsidethatyouwishtocontrol until the letters GRD are displayed 2 If you wish to del...

Page 87: ...e off You adjust the guard zone size shape to reduce thenumber of targets in the zone You turn the alarm off You decrease the alarm sensitivity The target leaves the guard zone To change the alarm sen...

Page 88: ...retingtheradardisplay youshouldtake every opportunity to comparetheradar s display patterns with visual targets such as othervessels buoys and coastal structures You should practice har bourand coasta...

Page 89: ...adar 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 position...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...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 PLAC...

Page 92: ...ed either of the following Position data from a GPS or equivalent device Heading and speed data so that the position can be calculated by dead reckoning You can select the type of data used for the MO...

Page 93: ...SL72RCPLUS displaysthecursorfromtheradaron the chart window default OFF Chart Cursor In displays the cursor from another chartplotter on the radar window default OFF Note The remote display must have...

Page 94: ...Further functions including 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 a...

Page 95: ...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 chart...

Page 96: ...ish to remove 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 c...

Page 97: ...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 following i...

Page 98: ...zes fueling 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 facilit...

Page 99: ...h 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 press...

Page 100: ...EAREST soft 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...

Page 101: ...All waypoints 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...

Page 102: ...or press CLEAR You 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...

Page 103: ...t 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 Note...

Page 104: ...ting parameters 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 opera...

Page 105: ...he 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 Usethetrackpadtomovetheselectionbarupanddown...

Page 106: ...bed The waypoint 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 fol...

Page 107: ...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 untilthel...

Page 108: ...Selectthewaypointusingeitherthecursororthewaypointlistasdescribed above The waypoint soft keys are displayed 2 To edit the waypoint position proceed as previously described in Editing the Waypoint Det...

Page 109: ...tion 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 pressed...

Page 110: ...d left arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired character position 2 Press an alphanumeric key until the desired character is displayed Each time you press one of these keys in succession the next...

Page 111: ...llow 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 databa...

Page 112: ...ou can pan 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 sof...

Page 113: ...e 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 target w...

Page 114: ...ight the way point and press the REMOVE WAYPOINT soft key Notes 1 Awaypointcannotbeusedmorethanonceinaroute thosealready used are displayed in a lighter shade of gray Notes 2 TheINSERTWAYPOINTorREMOVE...

Page 115: ...saveroutepop 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 another p...

Page 116: ...the route 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...

Page 117: ...nformationaboutarouteleg 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 pr...

Page 118: ...lay information 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 Usethetra...

Page 119: ...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 If...

Page 120: ...tabase so 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 r...

Page 121: ...f the Route 3 Placeasmanywaypointsasrequired andpresstheACCEPTROUTEsoftkey the default soft keys are displayed Note You can UNDO waypoints in the original route not just the new ones Removing a Waypoi...

Page 122: ...e route so you can Follow the route back 1 Either press the ROUTE soft key followed by MORE or move the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters RTE are dis played The route soft keys are d...

Page 123: ...including 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...

Page 124: ...verse 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 Press...

Page 125: ...rrentleg 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 a...

Page 126: ...ourself 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 Pressth...

Page 127: ...sel s starting 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...

Page 128: ...SeaTalk orNMEA 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 slot Yo...

Page 129: ...LOAD WPT 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...

Page 130: ...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 lis...

Page 131: ...o enable 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 SmartRout...

Page 132: ...ronment e g an estuary or marina whereas in contrast a greater distance interval is best suited to a long haul voyage RefertothesettingguideshowninFigure 5 9todeterminethebest settingfor your planned...

Page 133: ...a Track Press CLEAR to abort the Clear Track operation The current track is cleared from the screen and the default soft keys are displayed Managing Tracks Althoughitiseasytosetupatrack andthistrackis...

Page 134: ...appropriate soft key as follows 1 PresstheTRACKLISTsoftkey TheTrackListisdisplayed Theselectionbar indicates the selected track Select the required track then press the appropriate soft key 2 If you N...

Page 135: ...ximum deviation 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 b...

Page 136: ...efollowingadditional data from equipment connected to your system via a SeaTalk or NMEA link IfheadingdataisavailableviabothNMEAandSeaTalk NMEAdatatakespriority Forallotherdata SeaTalk data takes prio...

Page 137: ...RM 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 curso...

Page 138: ...e ruler 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 s...

Page 139: ...ified 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 menu ac...

Page 140: ...adjust the 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 s...

Page 141: ...ically Redrawsthechartat1 2nm evenifcartographyisnotavailablebutplotter mode is on Marks the current position with a MOB symbol which replaces any current active waypoint and route Displays the MOB da...

Page 142: ...toggled ON or OFF Radar Cursor In displays the cursor from another radar on the chart dis play or chart window default OFF Chart Cursor In displays the cursor from another or chartplotter on the rada...

Page 143: ...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 circumst...

Page 144: ...Frequency 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 ass...

Page 145: ...henyouselect 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 time...

Page 146: ...display 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 1...

Page 147: ...6 12 SL72 SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Radar Chartplotter Data Log Mode...

Page 148: ...em However you 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 theyremainasthedef...

Page 149: ...anging the default values The following sections list the parameters and their possible settings and describe the function of each parameter in turn To set the default parameters 1 Press the MENU key...

Page 150: ...displayed This setting is retained when you move the selection bar on to the next parameter in the menu list For sliders press the appropriate soft key repeatedly to increase or decrease the slider va...

Page 151: ...DRIFT OFF LAT LONG TDs OFF or ON OFF or 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...

Page 152: ...ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON DATA SELECTION SL72 PLUS only SEATALK NMEA IN NMEA IN OUT SEATALK NMEA IN CURSOR ECHO RADAR CURSOR IN SL72RC PLUS CHART CURSOR IN S T CURSOR OUT CURSOR ECHO LOCAL SL72...

Page 153: ...sitive cursor see Context Sensitive Cursor Control on page 1 17 Bearing Mode The mode magnetic or true of all the bearing and heading data displayed This is indicated in the radar status bar after the...

Page 154: ...tionissettoON thedefaultsoftkeysaredisplayedifno other operation is in progress When the Soft Keys option is set to OFF the default soft keys are only displayed when a soft key is pressed and they dis...

Page 155: ...ing is taken from SeaTalk then SeaTalk variation is used 2 Variation value from a different source If heading data is being taken from NMEA but no NMEA variation is available then variation is taken f...

Page 156: ...system so that radar and chartplotter displays connected via SeaTalk can display each other s cursors Cursor echo functions so that you can display a chart cursor on the radar picture oraradarcursoron...

Page 157: ...S antenna The COG and SOG can therefore seem erratic under certain conditions For example when a vessel is moving slowly through rough seas the antenna moves from side to side as well as in the direct...

Page 158: ...have the following functions Data provides simulated numerical data and a waypoint display Radar provides simulated radar picture with example targets The pic turedoesnot changeif youchangetherange al...

Page 159: ...either of two forms 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 da...

Page 160: ...sed when you place a mark see Section 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 agai...

Page 161: ...d press the ON soft key to select your new scale Bearing Alignment The bearing alignment is normally set when you first install your system and is described in Radar System Checks and Adjustments on p...

Page 162: ...st the setting the menu page is cleared so that you can see 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...

Page 163: ...eter 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 on p...

Page 164: ...Most options can 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 13 The following features can be s...

Page 165: ...Orientation The chart orientation is normally North Up but can be changed to Course Up or Head Up if heading data is available The orientation modes give the following displays North Up The chart is d...

Page 166: ...layed as a line from your vessel The length of the vector is determined by your choice of SOG and the time period An infinite vector extends to the edge of the chart screen Heading Vector indicates yo...

Page 167: ...e 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 displayed v...

Page 168: ...quick blow fuse to positive and the black wire to negative and using the simulator mode as described in Chapter 2 Ifyouareconnectingyourradarsystemtootherequipmentinstallthentestthe display and scann...

Page 169: ...nal marine environment Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC standards but correct installation is required to ensure thatperformanceisnotcompromis...

Page 170: ...so is detailed in the installation manual If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable this ferrite should not be removed If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reassemb...

Page 171: ...L72 PLUS SL72RC PLUS SL72 PLUS SL72RC PLUS SL72RC PLUS Optional 2D 18 Radome Scanner Unit Mounting Hardware Kit including M8x40 bolts 4 M8 spring washers 4 M8 flat washers 4 bitumen sealing washers 4...

Page 172: ...er problems you can fit insulating bushes between the scanner and its mounting bracket Figure 8 3 Scanner Dimensions Height The scanner unit should normally be mounted as high as practical above the w...

Page 173: ...intensity although not necessarily a complete cut off there will be a blind sector if the subtended angle is more than a few degrees In some shadow sectors the beam intensity may not be sufficient to...

Page 174: ...riate type of hardware consult your boat dealer or representative for their recommendations Depending on the type of sailboat a radar scanner guard should be installed if the sailscould touchthescanne...

Page 175: ...to lower the radar beam back towards the parallel by shimming the rear of the radar so that the beam points slightly downwards with respect to the waterline when the vessel is at rest Figure 8 5 Adjus...

Page 176: ...ent space behind the display to allow cable connections to the rear panel connectors avoiding tight bends in the cable Interference The selected location should be far enough away from devices that ma...

Page 177: ...e display unit and 7 wires at the otherendforconnectingthepowersupplyandoptionalNMEA inputs see Section 8 11 Integrated Systems CAUTION Do not pull the cable through bulkheads using a cord attached to...

Page 178: ...pto20m usingawiregaugeof 1 5mm2 AWG16 orgreater irrespective of the inter unit cable length For vessels with 12 V power systems longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimise any v...

Page 179: ...r on the inter unit cable is a moulded plug that cannot be replaced DO NOT remove this moulded plug Theinter unitcable forconnectingthescannertothedisplayunit dependson your scanner package as follows...

Page 180: ...ny combination of inter unit ca bles can be used For vessels with 12 V power systems the recommended cable s for different runlengthsaregiveninthefollowingtable whichassumesaminimumsupply voltage of 1...

Page 181: ...rmits function Note If you are using a Raymarine mast mount bracket the surface is pre prepared Note If you are mounting the scanner on a flat surface you may find it easier to fit the drain tube as d...

Page 182: ...tie the cord attached to the inside of the base of the scanner to the eye provided in the cover 3 Removethedraintubefrominsidethebaseofthescanner andinsertitinto thedrainholeasshowninthefollowingdiag...

Page 183: ...ite wire will be at the right hand side 8 Connect the red and black power cores 6 Connect the red cable lead to one of the terminal sockets marked and the black cable lead to one of the sockets marked...

Page 184: ...become trapped in the scanner and cause irreparable damage 11 Tighten the securing nut 1 again to ensure a waterproof seal 12 Untie the cord from the scanner cover and coil it up in the base of the s...

Page 185: ...ounting Bracket The display unit can be mounted on a dash chart table bulkhead or deckhead Figure 8 10 LCD Display Mounting 1 Loosen the knobs and remove the mounting bracket from the display unit 2 M...

Page 186: ...each corner of the cut out area 5 Using a suitable saw cut along 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...

Page 187: ...he display unit The DC system should be either Negative grounded with the negative battery terminal connected to the ships ground Floating with neither battery terminal connected to the ships ground C...

Page 188: ...SL72PLUS forSeaTalkdatainputandoutputorNMEAoutput SL72RC PLUS for SeaTalk data input and output NMEA Output SL72RC PLUS only for NMEA data output see Section 8 11 Power NMEA Input for 12 V or 24 V DC...

Page 189: ...nnection The DC power and NMEA input should be connected at the rear Power NMEAseven pinconnector Theconnector viewedfromtheoutside andpin 1 2 3 5 4 7 10 11 8 6 9 13 12 White Black Orange Black Black...

Page 190: ...e the power cord The RED wire must be connected to the feed from the positive battery terminal and the BLACK wire to the feed from the negative battery terminal The shielded wire screen should be conn...

Page 191: ...ned and mechanical locking arrange ments as specified are in place Scanner and power connections have been made All connecting wires are secured and protected as necessary Note If you are the boat own...

Page 192: ...clear of the scanner before switching to transmit mode D3650 5 SYSTEM SET UP MENU DATA BOXES DATA BOXES BEARING MODE BEARING MODE CURSOR REFERENCE CURSOR REFERENCE CURSOR READOUT CURSOR READOUT DAY N...

Page 193: ...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 If t...

Page 194: ...aring alignment error has been eliminated press ENTER to re display the Radar 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...

Page 195: ...y the setup soft keys 4 Press and hold 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 sel...

Page 196: ...ted see Data Conversion on page 8 35 Power for External Equipment External equipment cannot be powered from the display s SeaTalk interface It must be powered from the ship s supply or via a SeaTalk b...

Page 197: ...to a SeaTalk system simply by plugging them into the network SeaTalk is a precise high speed bi directional protocol which is flexible enough to adapt to any number of instruments without a central p...

Page 198: ...esnotsupply12VviatheSeaTalkconnector neitherdoesthe SeaTalkconnectorrequire12V tooperate 12V is requiredforotherSeaTalk units 3 If you are connecting an active compass to the radar the NMEA input has...

Page 199: ...difference that one cable will only carry information in one direction For this reason NMEA 0183 is generally used to connect a data receiver and a transmitter together for example a compass sensor tr...

Page 200: ...ay 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 GPS system The junct...

Page 201: ...ay NMEA output is connected at the rear SeaTalk 3 pin connector This appears as follows when viewed from outside Figure 8 20 SeaTalk NMEA Connector If youareusingNMEAoutputdata youmust set theDataSele...

Page 202: ...t Thisenablesdatareceivedbythedisplaytobepassedtootherinstruments For example if youhaveamaster andarepeaterdisplay you onlyneedtoconnect NMEA In to the master display which will pass the data to the...

Page 203: ...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 SeaTalk or NMEA In is connect...

Page 204: ...ntenance procedures are therefore limited to the following periodic checks Wipe the display clean with a damp cloth ensure power is off Examine the cables for signs of damage such as chafing cuts or n...

Page 205: ...tems of equipment i e ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compatibil ity EMC Always report any EMC related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer We use such information to improve our quality standards...

Page 206: ...all the options except for those listed in the following table which are reset to the factory default each time To perform a factory reset 1 Press MENU 2 Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key to display th...

Page 207: ...t www raymarine com recreational support whereyouwillfindaQuestions Answersdatabase serviceinformationand e mail access to the Technical Support department Alternatively if you don t have access to th...

Page 208: ...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 209: ...ine 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 accessories in...

Page 210: ...up to 95 at 35 C Maximum wind speed for satisfactory operation 100 Kts Maximum Range Scale 24 nm Transmitter Transmitter Frequency 9410 30 MHz Peak Power Output 2 0 kW nominal Transmitter Solid state...

Page 211: ...ner Unit Antenna Side lobes Less than 22 dB Rotation Rate 24 rpm nominal Receiver IF Frequency 60 MHz nominal Receiver Characteristic Semi log Receiver Noise Figure Less than 5 dB including Low Noise...

Page 212: ...agonal 143 mm x 111 mm LCD Contrast 64 levels selectable via soft keys Illumination Screen and keypad 0 to 100 in 1 steps Languages UK English US English Danish French German Dutch Ital ian Icelandic...

Page 213: ...odes pulse selection Tune Rain FTC andSea controls with selectionofmanual orauto matic control of gain sea clutter and tune Auto GSTTM Magnetic Sensor NMEA or Seatalk Waypoint Navigation Lollipop symb...

Page 214: ...red in the units internal memory Additional storage available on User Cartridges Alarms Programmable arrival cross track error anchor drift position fix data loss warning countdown timer and alarm clo...

Page 215: ...A 6 SL72 SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Radar Chartplotter SL72 PLUS and SL72RC PLUS 7 Displays...

Page 216: ...connection to a SeaTalk GPS TheSL72RCPLUS chartplotterdisplaysaresuppliedwithanAuxiliary Junction Box whose main purpose is to make this connection easier The junction box has two flying leads one wit...

Page 217: ...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 polarity...

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: ...e the sleevefrom theendof theRaystar 112LPcabletoexposethegreenandbrown wires then connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the second illustration below CAUTION Ensure the correct polarity o...

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: ...he 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 bef...

Page 222: ...custom you then use the CUSTOM soft key 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 a...

Page 223: ...area Spoil ground Straight territorial sea baseline Submarine transit lane Territorial sea area Restricted area SeaPlane landing area Military practice area Tracksand Routes Deep water route part Deep...

Page 224: ...k Waterfall Lake 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 ent...

Page 225: ...oarding 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 Acces...

Page 226: ...Obstruction Production installation Offshore platform AREAS LIMITS No data area CARTOGRAPHIC OBJECTS Incomplete survey area NATURAL FEATURES Ice Ice area Pingo COMPOSITE OBJECTS Airport Anchorage Cha...

Page 227: ...C 6 SL72 SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Radar Chartplotter C MAP Chart Card Features SL72RC PLUS only...

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: ...he System Set Up menu Data Output SeaTalk NMEA Out Position LAT LON B Position Loran C TD s Speed Over Ground and Course Over Ground B Waypoint Data B Depth B Apparent Wind Angle and Speed B Boat Spee...

Page 230: ...Position LAT LON GGA 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 Wat...

Page 231: ...D 4 SL72 SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Radar Chartplotter SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted...

Page 232: ...T 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 Fe...

Page 233: ...OverBoard 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...

Page 234: ...ng the Heading Mode 4 1 Changing the Radar Range 3 2 Changing the Targets Display 3 11 Chart Center 1 9 2 19 Data 4 1 5 2 Nearest 5 7 Object Information 5 4 7 17 7 19 Port 5 4 5 5 Source 5 4 Tide 5 4...

Page 235: ...TE 7 4 Data Conversion 8 35 Data Display 5 25 Chart Object 5 4 7 17 7 19 Nearest 5 7 Port 5 4 5 5 Source 5 4 Tide 5 4 5 5 Route 5 18 5 24 Data from other Equipment 4 1 6 1 6 6 8 35 Chart 4 1 COG 6 1 H...

Page 236: ...tension Cable 8 4 8 12 8 13 External Alarms 6 4 F Factory Reset 9 3 False Echoes 3 4 3 5 Features 1 4 Chartplotter 1 4 1 9 A 5 Display 1 7 Radar 1 4 1 6 A 4 Find Ship 2 19 2 20 Floating VRM EBLs 3 14...

Page 237: ...Distances Using the VRM EBL Key 6 1 6 2 Measuring Range and Bearing 3 1 3 14 Floats 3 14 3 16 MENU Key 1 14 2 5 5 38 6 8 7 1 7 2 Menu Timeout 7 4 7 7 MOB 4 1 6 1 Alarm 4 5 6 6 Cancel 4 6 6 7 Data Box...

Page 238: ...reen 2 7 Options 1 6 Range Changing 3 2 Custom Scale 7 12 7 13 Set Up 7 2 Simulator 2 1 2 5 System Alignment 8 24 System Test 8 24 Typical System Diagram 8 1 Window Options 2 10 Radar Display Center C...

Page 239: ...lf Screen Window 2 8 a Waypoint 5 8 5 12 the Heading Mode 4 3 the Operating Mode 2 7 Send on HSB 7 12 7 14 Servicing EMC Guidelines 9 1 Set Up Options 2 15 Set Up Parameters GPS Set Up 6 9 Seting Up a...

Page 240: ...riation Source 7 5 7 8 Vectors 7 17 7 19 VMG Data Box 7 4 VRM Variable Range Markers 3 1 3 13 VRM EBL 3 14 3 15 3 16 Data Box 3 18 Effect of Heading Mode 4 3 VRM EBL Key 1 14 3 13 3 14 6 1 6 3 W WAAS...

Page 241: ...viii SL72 SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar Radar Chartplotter...

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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