10 using radar to avoid a collision, Guard zones, Unfloating a vrm/ebl – Raymarine C Series User Manual

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5. If required, you can float a second VRM/EBL:

i. Press SET UP VRM/EBL 2.
ii. Toggle the VRM/EBL 2 to ON.
iii. Repeat steps 1 to 8 above.

Unfloating a VRM/EBL

To unfloat VRM/EBLs and return them to the central position:

1. Select the VRM/EBL option.
2. Unfloat VRM/EBL 1 or 2:

6.10 Using radar to avoid a collision

Your radar includes numerous functions to help you avoid a collision. You can:

• Assess how far away a target is and its bearing (VRMs/EBLs).
• Set an alarm to trigger when a target is within a specified zone (Guard Zones).
• Display detailed information on tracked targets (MARPA).
• Display the identity of other vessels and if broadcasted, their voyage information

(AIS).

• Display the range and bearing of a target.

Guard Zones

Guard zones are fixed with respect to the SHM, moving as it moves. They also move if
the centre is offset or the range scale is changed, so that the pre-marked area is

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Bearing between
1st & 2nd target
on soft key

ADJUST VRM

190

0

Move EBL over
2nd target

ADJUST EBL

xxx

0

To save &
remove
highlight

OK

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To unfloat VRM/EBL 1:

FLOATING EBL...

CENTER

OK

To unfloat VRM/EBL 2:

FLOATING EBL...

CENTER

SET UP VRM/EBL

2

OK

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