Document Outline

• disclaimer.pdf
  • HSB Series Color LCD Display Owner’s Handbook
    • March 2000
    • SAFETY NOTICES
  • Preface
    • TFT LCD Displays
      • CAUTION:
      • To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is advisable to replace the su...
    • Warranty
    • EMC Conformance
  • Contents
    • Chapter 1: Overview 1-1
      • 1.1 Introduction 1-1
      • 1.2 The Pathfinder Radar Display 1-8
      • 1.3 The Chartplotter Display 1-11
      • 1.4 Operating Controls 1-14
    • Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-1
      • 2.1 Introduction 2-1
      • 2.2 Switching the Display On and Off 2-2
      • 2.3 Controlling the Display 2-7
      • 2.4 Radar Display Control Functions 2-16
      • 2.5 Chart Display Control Functions 2-20
      • 2.6 Typical Chart Scenarios 2-25
    • Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-1
      • 3.1 Introduction 3-1
      • 3.2 Range Control 3-2
      • 3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture 3-4
      • 3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs 3-13
      • 3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms 3-19
      • 3.6 MARPA 3-23
    • Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations 4-1
      • 4.1 Introduction 4-1
      • 4.2 Changing the Heading Mode 4-2
      • 4.3 Using Marks 4-4
      • 4.4 Man Overboard (MOB) 4-5
      • 4.5 Cursor Echo 4-6
    • Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations 5-1
      • 5.1 Introduction 5-1
      • 5.2 Using Chart Cards 5-2
      • 5.3 Working with Waypoints 5-8
      • 5.4 Working with Routes 5-14
      • 5.5 Following Routes and Going to Points 5-23
      • 5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes 5-28
      • 5.7 Using Tracks 5-30
    • Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations 6-1
      • 6.1 Introduction 6-1
      • 6.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key 6-2
      • 6.3 Alarms and Timers 6-4
      • 6.4 Man Overboard (MOB) 6-6
      • 6.5 Cursor Echo 6-7
      • 6.6 GPS Setup 6-8
      • 6.7 Data Log Mode 6-9
    • Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults 7-1
      • 7.1 Introduction 7-1
      • 7.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters 7-2
      • 7.3 System Set Up Parameters 7-4
      • 7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters 7-10
      • 7.5 MARPA Set Up Parameters 7-13
      • 7.6 Advanced Settings 7-14
      • 7.7 Chart Set Up Parameters 7-16
    • Chapter 8: Installation 8-1
      • 8.1 Introduction 8-1
      • 8.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components 8-4
      • 8.3 Selecting the Display Unit Location 8-5
      • 8.4 Cable Runs 8-8
      • 8.5 Mounting the Display Unit 8-10
      • 8.6 System Connections 8-12
      • 8.7 Radar System Tests and Post Installation Alignment 8-16
      • 8.8 Integrated Systems 8-21
      • 8.9 Integrated System Checks 8-30
    • Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving 9-1
      • 9.1 Maintenance 9-1
      • 9.2 Resetting the System 9-3
      • 9.3 Problem Solving 9-4
    • Appendix A: Specification A-1
    • Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box B-1
    • Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features C-1
    • Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted D-1
    • Appendix E: Connecting A Raytheon ST80 Active Compass for MARPA E-1
    • Appendix F: Abbreviations F-1
    • Index i
    • HSB Series
    • Color LCD Display
    • Owner’s
    • Handbook
  • Chapter 1: Overview
    • 1.1 Introduction
      • How to Use This Handbook
      • Terminology
      • General
        • Figure 11: Radar System
        • Display Unit
        • Scanner
      • Display Unit Features
      • Operating Modes
        • Half -Screen Window Options
          • Figure 12: Full Screen Operating Modes
    • 1.2 The Pathfinder Radar Display
      • Pathfinder Radar Options
    • 1.3 The Chartplotter Display
      • Chartplotter Display Options
        • Figure 13: Typical Chartplotter Display
      • Chartplotter Functions
    • 1.4 Operating Controls
      • Figure 14: LCD Display Control Keys
      • Trackpad and Cursor
        • Moving the Cursor
        • Context-Sensitive Cursor Control
      • Dedicated Keys
        • 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 is displayed, providing further functions.
      • Soft Keys
        • i. The associated operation is actioned, e.g. NORTH UP.
          • ii. A sub-set of soft keys is displayed, providing further functions.
          • iii. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
      • Pop-Up Menus
        • Figure 15: Typical Pop-up Menu
      • Database Lists
        • Figure 16: Typical Database List
  • Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display
    • 2.1 Introduction
      • Conventions Used
      • Simulator
    • 2.2 Switching the Display On and Off
      • Radar Mode
        • To switch the Radar on, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps. The keys light up, the...
          • Figure 21: Switching on the Radar Display
        • To switch the radar scanner from Standby mode to Transmit mode, press the POWER key.
          • Figure 22: Radar Transmit Mode
        • You can switch on and adjust the display backlighting and contrast, if required, as described lat...
        • To switch to Standby mode, press the POWER key. The display returns to the Standby screen, and th...
        • To use Scanner off mode:
          • 1. Ensure that the radar is in Standby mode, warming up, or (if the unit is a Repeater) displayin...
          • 2. Press the CLEAR key. The message STANDBY. RADAR DATA NOT AVAILABLE appears in the radar pictur...
      • Chart Mode
        • To switch the display on in chartplotter mode, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps....
        • CAUTION:
        • Raychart chart displays are based on cartographic data that C-MAP believes to be accurate. Howeve...
          • Figure 23: Switch On - Chart Mode
      • Switch Off
        • CAUTION:
        • To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is advisable to replace the su...
          • To switch the scanner and display unit off, press and hold the POWER key for three seconds. A cou...
            • Figure 24: Switch Off
      • Simulator Mode
        • To view simulated image:
        • 1. Press MENU followed by the SYSTEM SET UP soft key. The set up menu pop-up is displayed.
          • 2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar over the option SIMULATOR. The simulator soft keys ...
          • 3. In the system set up menu, press RADAR to view a simulated radar image, DATA to view the chart...
          • 4. Press ENTER twice to return to the default display.
      • Changing the Brightness
        • Adjusting the Brightness
          • To change the screen brightness:
          • 1. Press the MULTI key to display the soft key controls (Radar mode soft keys are illustrated):
            • 2. The LIGHT soft key indicates the brightness level, use the trackpad (up or down) to increase o...
            • 3. Press ENTER to return to the default screen, with the new brightness level.
            • To set the screen brightness to 100%: Press and hold the MULTI key for one second. The brightness...
    • 2.3 Controlling the Display
      • Chart
      • Radar
      • Selecting the Mode of Operation
        • To change the mode, press the DISPLAY key to show the DISPLAY pop-up, then press again to cycle t...
          • Figure 25: Using the DISPLAY Key
        • Selecting a Half-Screen Window for Display
          • To select a window for display:
          • From the full-screen Radar or Chart mode, press the DISPLAY key. The following soft keys are disp...
            • 4. To select a different window, press either SELECT WINDOWS soft key until the required window i...
        • Switching Control Between Radar & Chart Screens
          • Radar:
          • Chart:
          • To change the active window, press the RDR CHRT soft key to toggle control between the radar and ...
        • Returning to the Full-Screen Display
          • Press and hold the DISPLAY key for 2 seconds to return to the currently selected full-screen (upp...
            • Figure 26: Radar Half-Screen Window Options
      • Customizing the Screen Presentation Options
        • Radar:
        • Chart:
        • Switching the Cursor Data Box On and Off
          • To control the cursor data box:
          • 1. Press the SCREEN soft key.
            • 2. Press the CRSR BOX soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF.
            • 3. To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER.
            • You can move the cursor data box using the context-sensitive cursor.
        • Switching Radar Range Rings or Chart Grid On and Off
          • To turn the range rings or chart grid on or off:
          • 1. Press the SCREEN default soft key.
            • 2. Press the RANGE RINGS or the CHRT GRID soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or from O...
        • Data Boxes
          • 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 setting from ON to OFF or from OFF to ON.
            • To move any data box:
          • 1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the box until the letters BOX are displayed.
            • 2. Press ENTER to take control of the box, use the trackpad to move it to the required position, ...
        • Waypoint Display - Radar mode
          • To display the active waypoint:
          • 1. Press the SCREEN soft key.
            • 2. Press the WAYPOINT soft key to toggle the setting ON.
              • Figure 27: Active Waypoint on a Radar Display
        • Custom Options - Chart mode
          • To switch the customized options on or off:
          • 1. Press the SCREEN default soft key.
            • 2. Press the CUSTOM soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF.
    • 2.4 Radar Display Control Functions
      • Using the Zoom Function
        • To enlarge an area:
        • 1. Press the DISPLAY key. The soft key labels are updated.
          • 2. Press the ZOOM soft key to display the following soft keys
          • 3. Press the required zoom option soft key, INTO WIN or FROM WIN.
          • 4. Use the trackpad to move the zoom box to the required area, and press ENTER.
          • To move the enlarged area in view in the window:
        • 1. Move the cursor over the edge of the zoom box in the original radar picture, until the letters...
          • 2. Press ENTER to take control of the zoom box. The cursor shape changes to a four-way arrow.
          • 3. Use the trackpad to move the zoom box over the required area.
          • 4. Press ENTER again to drop the zoom box, update the enlarged version, and return the cursor to ...
            • Figure 28: Radar Display Zoom Window
      • Offsetting the Center
        • To change the center:
        • 1. Move the cursor over the center of the radar picture, until the letters CTR are displayed.
          • 2. Press ENTER to take cursor control of the center point. The cursor changes to a four-headed ar...
          • 3. Move the cursor to the required off-center position.
          • 4. Press ENTER again to set the position and return to normal cursor control.
            • Figure 29: Radar Display with an Offset Center
          • To return the center of the radar picture to the center of the screen, repeat step1 and then pre...
      • Hiding the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM)
        • To hide the heading marker:
        • 1. Position the cursor over the heading marker, so that the text SHM is displayed.
          • 2. Press and hold CLEAR. The heading marker is hidden until you release the CLEAR key.
    • 2.5 Chart Display Control Functions
      • Moving Around the Chart
        • Changing the Chart Center
          • To center the chart:
          • 1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the vessel’s position. The cursor text POS is displayed.
            • 2. Press CLEAR. The chart is moved so that your vessel’s position is in the center of the screen.
            • To move your vessel’s position off-center:
          • 1. Move the cursor over your vessel’s position until the letters POS are displayed.
            • 2. Press ENTER to take control of the chart position. The letters POS are now in inverse video, a...
              • Figure 210: Changing the Chart Center
            • 3. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required position.
            • 4. Press ENTER to select the position and return to normal cursor control. The chart is redrawn w...
        • Using FIND SHIP
          • To release the cursor from homed mode press the trackpad to move the cursor away from the vessel’...
          • Synchronise the Radar and Chart
        • Changing the Chart Scale
          • To change the scale quickly, press and hold the required arrow on the RANGE key.
          • To zoom in to a larger-scale (more detailed) chart:
          • 1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor in the area you wish to see in more detail.
            • 2. Press the lower part of the RANGE key to zoom into the area.
            • 3. If further chart enlargement is available using the current chart card you can press the botto...
              • Figure 211: Chart Boundaries
            • 4. When no further chart detail is available, as you press the bottom of the RANGE key, the effec...
            • To zoom out to a smaller-scale (less detailed) chart, simply press the upper part of the RANGE ke...
    • 2.6 Typical Chart Scenarios
      • Place and Goto a Waypoint
      • Make and Follow a Route
      • Review Your Passage Plan
      • Displaying the Radar and Synchronizing Radar & Chart
  • Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations
    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 Range Control
      • Changing the Range
        • Figure 31: Changing the Radar Range
        • Each time you press the RANGE key, the range changes to the next available setting. The system wi...
        • To change the range quickly, press and hold the required arrow on the RANGE key.
        • The Standard Range Scale
      • Determining Actual Radar Range
        • Figure 32: Determining Radar Range
    • 3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture
      • Identifying False Echo Returns
        • Side Lobes
          • Figure 33: Side Lobes
        • Indirect Echoes
          • Figure 34: Indirect Echoes
        • Multiple Echoes
          • Figure 35: Multiple Echoes
        • Blind Sectors or Shadow Effect
      • Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune
        • Figure 36: Radar Status Bar
        • To adjust a parameter:
        • 1. Select a range appropriate to the adjustment you wish to make. The optimum Tune setting varies...
          • 2. Press GAIN or MULTI. The slider soft keys are displayed. The last-used slider is highlighted (...
          • 3. Press the required soft key so that the slider box is highlighted. The TUNE and GAIN soft keys...
          • 4. Use the trackpad to move the slider up or down. You can press and hold the control to move the...
          • 5. When you have set all the controls to the levels you require, press ENTER, or CLEAR to clear t...
        • Gain Control and Sea Control
          • Gain Control
          • Sea Clutter Control
            • Figure 37: Sea Clutter
        • Tuning the Receiver
        • Rain Clutter Control, using RAIN and FTC
          • Figure 38: Rain Clutter
      • Changing the Targets Display
        • Figure 39: Status Bar
        • To change the settings of the target modes:
        • 1. Press the TARGETS default soft key. The target option soft keys are displayed, with the curren...
          • 2. Press the appropriate soft key to toggle the required setting between OFF and ON.
          • 3. When the required options are highlighted, press ENTER. The screen returns to the default disp...
        • Interference Rejection
          • Figure 310: Interference Rejection
        • Target Expansion
        • Target Wakes
    • 3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs
      • Figure 311: EBL and VRM Displays
      • Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel
        • Placing a VRM/EBL
          • To place a VRM/EBL when one is not already displayed:
          • 1. Press VRM/EBL.
            • Figure 312: Placing a VRM
            • 2. If required, use the trackpad controls to change the radius (range) of the VRM circle and the ...
            • 3. Press ENTER to drop the VRM/EBL. The radar shows this VRM/EBL as a short-dashed line, and the ...
            • 4. Read the range and bearing to the target or point, which is shown in the VRM/EBL data box.
            • 5. If required, you can move or delete the VRM/EBL data box using the context-sensitive cursor.
            • To place a VRM/EBL when one is already displayed:
          • 1. Press VRM/EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
            • 2. Press the soft key for the VRM/EBL you require, to toggle the setting from OFF to ON.
            • 3. Position the EBL/VRM using the trackpad, and press ENTER to drop it. The radar shows the VRM/E...
        • Moving an Existing VRM/EBL
          • To move the VRM and/or EBL:
          • 1. Move the cursor over the VRM or EBL you wish to change. If you wish to change the VRM and EBL ...
            • 2. Press ENTER to take control of the object. The object(s) under control is displayed as a solid...
            • 3. Move the EBL to the new angle and/or change the VRM radius (range) using the trackpad controls.
            • 4. Press ENTER again to drop the VRM/EBL in its new position, or CLEAR to abandon the operation a...
        • Deleting an Existing VRM/EBL
          • You can delete a VRM/EBL by using the VRM/EBL key to display the soft keys, and pressing the requ...
          • 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 wish to control, until the letters VRM, EBL, or VRM/EBL a...
            • 2. Press CLEAR.
      • Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT)
        • Floating a VRM/EBL
          • To float a VRM/EBL pair using the keys:
          • 1. If one is not already present, place a VRM/EBL pair as described in the previous section.
            • 2. Press VRM/EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
            • 3. Press the FLOAT soft key. The soft keys are updated, with the relevant options displayed.
            • 4. Press the FLOAT 1 soft key to float VRM/EBL1, or the FLOAT 2 soft key to float VRM/EBL2.
            • 5. Use the trackpad to move the origin of the VRM/EBL to the required position (over the first ta...
            • 6. Press ENTER to drop the VRM/EBL in its new position, or CLEAR to abandon the operation and ret...
            • 7. Use the context-sensitive cursor to take control of the VRM and/or EBL, to obtain the range an...
            • 8. Read the range and bearing information from the VRM/EBL data box.
        • Moving and Unfloating a Floating EBL
          • To move or unfloat a floating VRM/EBL using the cursor:
          • 1. Move the cursor over the origin of the VRM/EBL you wish to control, until the letters FLT are ...
            • 2. If you wish to unfloat the VRM/EBL, press CLEAR. The origin of the VRM/EBL is reset to your ve...
            • 3. Alternatively, if you wish to move the floating VRM/EBL, press ENTER to take control of it and...
            • To unfloat a floating VRM/EBL using the keys:
          • 1. Press VRM/EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
            • 2. Press the FLOAT soft key.
            • 3. Press the UNF LOAT 1 soft key to unfloat VRM/EBL1, or the UNFLOAT 2 soft key to unfloat VRM/EBL2.
      • Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes
        • To move a 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 curs...
          • 2. Use the trackpad to move the box to its new location, and press ENTER to drop it and return to...
          • To control the VRM/EBL data boxes:
        • 1. Press VRM//EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
          • 2. Press the VRM/EBL DATABOX soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF.
    • 3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms
      • Figure 313: Guard Zone Display
      • Placing a Guard Zone
        • To place a guard zone:
        • 1. Press ALARMS. The soft keys are displayed.
          • 2. If necessary, press the soft key for the guard zone you require, to toggle the setting between...
            • Figure 314: Placing a Guard Zone
          • 3. If necessary, use the trackpad to move the corner of the guard zone to the required position. ...
          • 4. Press ENTER to drop the corner in its new position and redraw the zone, or CLEAR to abandon th...
          • 5. If required, use the context-sensitive cursor to reposition other corners/ sides of the zone i...
      • Moving, Reshaping or Deleting a Guard Zone
        • You can move, reshape or delete an existing guard zone using the context- sensitive cursor. To do...
        • 1. Move the cursor over the guard zone corner or side that you wish to control, until the letters...
          • 2. If you wish to delete the whole zone, press CLEAR.
          • 3. Alternatively, if you wish to move the corner or side, press ENTER to take control of it. The ...
          • 4. Move the corner or side to the new position, as described on the previous page.
          • 5. Press ENTER again to drop the corner or side in its new position, or CLEAR to abandon the oper...
          • 6. If required, reposition the cursor and repeat steps 3 to 5 to move the other corners or sides.
          • You can also delete (turn off) a zone by pressing the ALARMS key, and then pressing the appropria...
      • Controlling Guard Zone Alarms
        • To clear the alarm, press any key (on the master or repeater display).
        • To change the alarm sensitivity setting:
        • 1. Press MULTI to display the sliders.
          • 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 m...
          • 4. Use the trackpad to increase or decrease the alarm slider setting. You can press and hold the ...
          • 5. The higher the setting, the more sensitive the alarm, and the smaller the target density requi...
          • 6. Press ENTER to clear the slider display.
    • 3.6 MARPA
      • Introduction to MARPA
        • SAFTEY NOTICES
        • Risk Assessment
        • Target Data
        • Target Vector and History
        • Repeater Displays
        • Radar Range Scales
      • Using MARPA
        • Acquire a Target
          • To acquire a target:
          • 1. Press the MARPA soft key to display the ACQUIRE TARGET soft keys.
            • 2. Position the cursor over the required target and press the ACQUIRE TARGET soft key. The symbol...
            • 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 following soft keys are displayed.
            • 2. Press the CANCEL TARGET soft key to cancel target tracking and remove the symbol from the disp...
          • 1. Press the default soft key MARPA to display the MARPA soft keys.
            • 2. Press the MARPA LIST soft key, the database list is displayed.
            • 3. Use the trackpad to select a target, then press the CANCEL TARGET soft key to remove the selec...
            • 4. Press CLEAR to remove the database list.
        • View Target Data
          • To view (or hide) target data using the context sensitive cursor:
          • 1. Move the cursor over the target for which you require data. The letters MARPA and the followin...
            • 2. Press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key to toggle the data box on/off for the selected target.The ...
              • Figure 315: MARPA Target Data Box
            • To view (or hide) target data using the default soft keys:
          • 1. Press MARPA to display the MARPA soft keys.
            • 2. Press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key to toggle the data box on. The target data box is displaye...
            • 3. Press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key again to toggle the data box off.
            • To view the MARPA database list and a target data box:
          • 1. Press MARPA followed by the MARPA LIST soft key, the database list is displayed.
            • 2. Use the trackpad to select a target, then press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key to toggle the da...
            • 3. Press CLEAR to remove the database list.
              • Figure 316: MARPA Database List
            • To cancel all targets:
          • 1. Press MARPA followed by MARPA LIST to display the database list.
            • 2. Press the CANCEL ALL soft key. You are prompted to confirm. Press YES to continue, all the MAR...
  • Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations
    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 Changing the Heading Mode
      • True and Relative Motion
        • Figure 41: Radar Heading Modes
        • 1. A locked heading over a SeaTalk connection
          • 2. The heading at the time Course Up was selected
          • To change the heading and motion mode:
        • 1. Press the HDG MODE default soft key.
          • 2. Press the soft key corresponding to the mode you require. The radar picture changes to the sel...
          • 3. Press ENTER to clear the heading mode soft keys. The current orientation is indicated in the s...
    • 4.3 Using Marks
      • To place a mark symbol:
      • 1. Press the MARKS key. The soft keys PLACE MRK AT CURSOR and PLACE MRK AT VESSEL are displayed.
        • 2. To place a mark at the cursor, position the cursor at the required point. If you are displayin...
        • 3. To place a mark at the vessel position, press PLACE MRK AT VESSEL. The mark is placed using th...
        • i. Press the YES soft key to replace this old mark with the new mark.
          • ii. Press the NO soft key to keep the old mark and display the next oldest mark. You can keep pre...
          • iii. Press CLEAR to keep all the existing marks, and cancel the new mark placement.
          • If you have placed a mark and wish to move it later:
      • 1. Move the cursor over the mark until the letters MRK are displayed.
        • 2. Press ENTER to take control of the mark.
        • 3. Move the mark to the new position using the trackpad.
        • 4. Press ENTER again to drop the mark in its new position, or CLEAR to abandon the operation and ...
        • To delete an individual mark, move the cursor over the mark until the letters MRK are displayed, ...
    • 4.4 Man Overboard (MOB)
      • To initiate the MOB procedure, press and hold the MARKS key for two seconds. The Pathfinder Radar...
        • Figure 42: MOB Alarm
      • To cancel the MOB, press and hold the MARK key for 2 seconds.
    • 4.5 Cursor Echo
  • Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations
    • 5.1 Introduction
      • Safety
        • CAUTION:
        • The equipment should not be used as a substitute for good navigational practice nor for official ...
    • 5.2 Using Chart Cards
      • Inserting a Chart Card
        • To insert a chart card:
        • 1. Check that the card is a C-MAP NT C-Card with the required chart stored on it.
          • 2. Open the card cover, at the lower left of the display front panel.
          • 3. Hold the card with the title label towards the left, as shown in the illustration.
          • 4. Gently push the card into one of the two slots. It will only go in if it is correctly oriented...
          • 5. Close the card cover until it clicks shut, to prevent water entering the display unit.
            • Figure 51: Removing the Chart Card
      • Removing a Chart Card
        • To remove a chart card:
        • 1. Open the card cover, at the lower left of the display front panel.
          • 2. Press on the card you wish to remove, and move the top of the card to the left to clear the re...
          • 3. Remember to close the card cover so that it clicks shut, to prevent water from entering the ca...
      • Displaying the Chart Data
        • To zoom in:
        • 1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor inside one of the chart boxes, and press the lower part of...
      • Displaying Object 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...
          • 2. To view further details, press ENTER. The details available are listed on- screen in an object...
          • 3. Press CLEAR twice to remove the pop-up from the screen and return to the default display.
        • Chart Source Data
          • To obtain chart source data, move the cursor so that is not over a symbol, then press ENTER. An o...
        • Port Area
          • Figure 52: Port Symbols
        • Tide Data
          • Figure 53: 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 SET DAY; to ch...
        • Nearest
          • To obtain the information for the nearest port facility:
          • 1. Move the cursor to the required position – this can be anywhere on the chart and may be over a...
            • 2. Press the NEAREST 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 bearing to the port. If...
            • 5. Press CLEAR to return to the default display.
              • Figure 54: Nearest Port - Typical Data
    • 5.3 Working with Waypoints
      • Introduction
      • Placing a Waypoint
        • To access the place waypoint soft keys, press MARKS:
        • To place a waypoint at the cursor position or at the vessel position:
        • 1. Press either the PLACE WPT AT CURSOR or the PLACE WPT AT VESSEL soft key. The waypoint is adde...
          • 2. Press CLEAR or ENTER to remove the place waypoint soft keys.
          • To place a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
        • 1. Press MARKS, followed by the WAYPOINT LIST soft key. The Waypoint List and associated soft key...
          • 2. Press the MAKE NEW WAYPOINT soft key. The waypoint is placed at the current vessel position, o...
      • Selecting a Waypoint
        • To select a waypoint using the cursor:
        • 1. Move the cursor over the waypoint, until the letters WPT are displayed. The Waypoint Data box ...
          • To select a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
        • 1. Press MARKS, followed by the WAYPOINT LIST soft key. The Waypoint List and associated soft key...
          • 2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up and down the list to highlight the required wayp...
      • Waypoint Data Display
        • To display the waypoint data box, move the cursor over the waypoint. The waypoint data box is dis...
        • To remove the waypoint data box and soft keys either:
        • To display the waypoint details from the waypoint list:
      • Editing the Waypoint Details
        • To edit a waypoint:
        • 1. Select the waypoint, using the cursor or the waypoint list, as previously described. The waypo...
          • 2. Press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key. The Edit Waypoint soft keys are displayed:
          • 3. To edit the symbol, press the SYMBOL soft key.
          • 4. To edit the waypoint name, press the NAME soft key.
          • 5. To edit the waypoint position, press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key, followed by POSITION. The Way...
      • Erasing a Waypoint
        • To delete a waypoint using the cursor:
        • 1. Move the cursor over the waypoint, until the letters WPT are displayed. The waypoint soft keys...
          • 2. Press the ERASE WAYPOINT soft key. The waypoint is removed from the screen and the Waypoint Li...
          • To delete a waypoint using the waypoint list:
        • 1. Select the waypoint from the waypoint list as previously described. The waypoint list soft key...
          • 2. Press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key, followed by ERASE WAYPOINT. The waypoint is removed from the...
      • Moving a Waypoint
        • CAUTION:
        • Take care when editing waypoints as it is possible to move waypoints that are used in routes stor...
          • To move a waypoint using the cursor:
        • 1. Move the cursor over the waypoint, until the letters WPT are displayed. The waypoint soft keys...
          • 2. Press MOVE WAYPOINT, the cursor changes to a four-headed arrow.
          • 3. Move the cursor to the required waypoint position. Press ENTER to set the position and return ...
          • To move a waypoint using the Waypoint Edit functions:
        • 1. Select the waypoint using either the cursor or the waypoint list as described above. The waypo...
          • 2. To edit the waypoint position proceed as previously described in Editing the Waypoint Details ...
    • 5.4 Working with Routes
      • To access the route soft keys, press the default soft key ROUTE:
      • Creating a New Route
        • To make a new route by placing waypoints:
        • 1. If necessary, move the cursor to the area in which you wish to make the route, and select a su...
          • 2. Press the ROUTE soft key, then press the MAKE ROUTE soft key. The make route soft keys are dis...
          • 3. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want your first waypoint to be. Press t...
          • 4. Move the cursor to the next waypoint position. A dotted line connects the cursor to the last p...
          • 5. Press PLACE WAYPOINT again. The waypoint is placed and the dotted line changes to a solid line.
          • 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have placed all your waypoints. You can have up to 50 waypoints...
          • 7. When you have entered all your waypoints, either:
      • Saving the Current Route
        • To save and name the current route:
        • 1. To access the SAVE ROUTE soft key, press the ROUTE soft key, followed by MORE.
          • 2. Press the SAVE ROUTE soft key. The save route pop-up and the NAME ROUTE soft keys are displaye...
          • 3. The next available entry on the route list is highlighted. (If required, you can use the track...
            • Figure 55: Save Route Window
          • 4. If you do not wish to name or re-name the route, press the NO soft key to clear the list. The ...
          • 5. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Name List, or press CLEAR to cancel the operation. To retu...
      • Clearing the Current Route
        • To clear the current route:
        • 1. Press the ROUTE default soft key or place the cursor over a route leg until the text RTE is di...
          • 2. If you are following the current route the STOP FOLLOW soft keys are displayed. To cancel the ...
          • 3. If the route has not been saved the SAVE ROUTE soft keys are displayed. To clear the route, wi...
      • Retrieve a Route From the Database
        • To select a route as the current route:
        • 1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by MORE, then press ROUTE LIST. The route list is displayed...
          • 2. Use the trackpad to select the required route then press the SHOW ROUTE soft key. The chart is...
            • Figure 56: Route List Window
      • Displaying Route Information
        • Route Leg and Waypoint Information
          • To display information about a route leg, move the cursor over the leg until the letters RTE are ...
          • To display information about a route waypoint, move the cursor over the waypoint until the letter...
        • Using Route Information to Review Your Passage Plan
          • To display 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...
            • 2. Use the trackpad to select the required route, then press the ROUTE INFO soft key. The Route I...
            • To change the SOG used for ETA calculations:
          • 1. Press one of the PLANNED SOG keys to switch from actual to planned SOG.
            • 2. Press the up or down PLANNED SOG keys to change the planned SOG value. The Time values in the ...
            • 3. Press the ACTUAL SOG key to use the actual SOG value rather than a planned one.
              • Figure 57: Route Information Window
            • 4. Press ENTER to remove the Route Information window, then ENTER or CLEAR to return to the route...
            • 5. To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER.
      • Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route
        • To select a route to delete or re-name:
        • 1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by MORE, then press ROUTE LIST. The route list is displayed...
          • 2. If you ERASE a route you are prompted to confirm. Press NO to cancel the operation, then ENTER...
          • 3. If you NAME a route, use the trackpad to move the cursor right or left to the character you wi...
          • 4. Press ENTER to clear the Name List, or CLEAR to cancel the name then to return to the default ...
      • Editing a Route
        • Inserting a Waypoint into a Route
          • To insert a new waypoint in the current route:
          • 1. Move the cursor over the route leg into which you wish to insert a waypoint. The letters RTE a...
            • 2. Press ENTER. The cursor changes to a four-way arrow, controlling a new waypoint. The waypoint ...
            • 3. Move the new waypoint to the required position, and press ENTER to drop it and return to norma...
        • Adding Waypoints at the End of the Route
          • To add waypoints at the end of the route:
          • 1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by the EDIT ROUTE soft key. The Make Route soft keys are di...
            • 2. Move the cursor to the required location, and press PLACE WAYPOINT soft key. If you place the ...
            • 3. Place as many waypoints as required, and press the ACCEPT ROUTE soft key, the default soft key...
        • 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 displayed. The waypoint s...
            • 2. Press the REMOVE WAYPOINT soft key. The waypoint is removed from the route and the route is re...
        • Reversing the Route
          • To reverse the 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 waypoin...
            • 2. Press the REVERSE ROUTE soft key. The current route is reversed on the screen.
    • 5.5 Following Routes and Going to Points
      • To access the Goto/Follow soft keys, press the default soft key GOTO (the soft keys differ if a f...
      • Follow a Route
        • To follow the current route:
        • 1. Press the GOTO default soft key. The Goto/Follow soft keys are displayed.
          • 2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key.
        • 1. Place the cursor over a route leg until the letters RTE and the route soft keys are displayed ...
          • To follow the current route in 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 ...
          • 3. Press the GOTO default soft key. The Goto/Follow soft keys are displayed.
          • 4. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key.
        • 1. Place the cursor over the route leg until the letters RTE and the route soft keys are displaye...
      • Target Point Arrival
        • To cancel the arrival alarm and go towards the next waypoint in the route, either press any key o...
      • Other Follow Route Options
        • Joining a Route
          • To start tracking the current route at a selected waypoint:
          • 1. Move the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters WPT and the waypoint soft keys ar...
            • 2. Press the FOLLOW FROM HERE soft key. Your vessel follows the route, using the selected waypoin...
            • 3. To return to the default display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press CLEAR or ENTER.
        • Advancing to a Waypoint
          • Once you are following a route, you can advance to the next waypoint, even if you have not reache...
          • 1. If necessary, press the GOTO default soft key to display the Goto/Follow soft keys.
            • 2. Press the WAYPOINT ADVANCE soft key. The current leg of the route is abandoned and the next wa...
        • Restart Cross Track Error (XTE)
          • To restart XTE:
          • 1. Press the GOTO default soft key, the Follow/Goto soft keys are displayed.
            • 2. Press the RESTART XTE soft key. The route origin moves to the current vessel position, thus th...
      • Going To an Individual Target Point
        • To navigate directly to an existing waypoint:
        • 1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters WPT and t...
          • 2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT soft key. Navigation to the selected waypoint begins. The soft key STO...
          • 3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press ENT...
          • To navigate directly to the cursor position:
        • 1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor as required.
          • 2. Press the GOTO default soft key, followed by GOTO CURSOR. If navigation is currently in progre...
          • 3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press ENT...
      • Stop Follow or Stop Goto
        • To stop following the route or target point either:
        • 1. If necessary, press the GOTO soft key, then press the STOP GOTO/FOLLOW soft key.
        • 1. Move the cursor over any waypoint or leg in the current route, then press the STOP GOTO/FOLLOW...
    • 5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes
      • Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints
      • Managing Database Lists
        • CAUTION:
        • The function COPY WPTS FROM HSB replaces the existing waypoint and route lists with the transferr...
          • To receive incoming waypoints on SeaTalk or NMEA:
        • 1. To display the waypoint list press MARKS followed by the WAYPOINT LIST soft key. Press the WAY...
          • 2. Press the soft key RECEIVE WPTS FROM ST/NMEA. The soft key changes to STOP RECEIVING WAYPOINTS...
          • 3. To disable waypoint transfer, press the soft key STOP RECEIVING WAYPOINTS. Alternatively, pres...
          • To send the waypoint list on NMEA:
        • 1. Display the waypoint list as previously described, then press the WAYPOINT TRANSFER soft key.
          • 2. Press the soft key SEND WPT LIST ON NMEA. The soft key changes to STOP SENDING WAYPOINTS. The ...
          • To receive the waypoint and route lists via HSB:
          • CAUTION:
          • Copying waypoints from another HSB instrument overwrites any existing waypoint and route lists.
        • 1. Display the waypoint list as previously described, then press the WAYPOINT TRANSFER soft key.
          • 2. Press the soft key COPY WPTS FROM HSB, you are prompted to confirm. Press NO to cancel the ope...
    • 5.7 Using Tracks
      • To access the track controls:
      • 1. From the chart display, press the MENU key to display the chart set up soft keys.
        • 2. Press the TRACK SETUP soft key to display the Track soft keys:
      • Setting Up a Track
        • To set up a track:
        • 1. Press the TRACK INTERVAL soft key. Press the appropriate soft key to set either a time interva...
          • 2. Press the TRACK OFF ON soft key to toggle tracks on.
      • Clearing the Current Track
        • To clear the current track:
        • 1. Press the CLEAR TRACK soft key.
          • 2. If the track has not been saved the SAVE TRACK soft keys are displayed. To clear the track wit...
      • Managing Tracks
        • Saving and Naming a Track
          • To save and name the current track:
          • 1. Press the TRACK LIST soft key. The track list pop-up and associated soft keys are displayed.
            • 2. The next available entry on the track list is highlighted. (If required, you can use the track...
            • 3. Press SAVE TRACK. The name track soft keys are displayed.
            • 4. If you do not wish to name or rename the track, press the NO soft key (or CLEAR) to clear the ...
            • 5. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Track List, then to return to the default soft key display...
        • Naming, Erasing and Showing a Track
          • To name an existing track, erase a track or show a track, you select the track from the track lis...
          • 1. Press the TRACK LIST soft key. The Track List is displayed. The grey selection bar indicates t...
            • 2. If you NAME a track, use the trackpad to move the cursor right or left to the character you wi...
            • 3. If you ERASE a track you are prompted to confirm. Press NO to cancel the operation, then ENTER...
            • 4. If you SHOW a track, and you have a current track on screen, you are prompted to save the trac...
            • 5. Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the default display.
  • Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations
    • 6.1 Introduction
    • 6.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key
      • To place a ruler line and Ruler data box:
      • 1. Position the cursor on the starting point from which you wish to measure.
        • 2. Press VRM/EBL. A Ruler data box is displayed showing the bearing and distance from the startin...
        • 3. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the measurement end point. A line connects the cursor t...
        • 4. Press ENTER to fix the end point of the ruler line, and return to normal cursor control. The l...
          • Figure 61: Measuring Distance Using a VRM
        • To re-position one end of the ruler line:
      • 1. Move the cursor over the ruler line towards the end that you want to re- position, until the l...
        • 2. Press ENTER to take cursor control of the ruler. The ruler end moves to the cursor which chang...
        • 3. Move the cursor to the required position. The ruler data box is updated.
        • 4. Press ENTER again to set the position and return to normal cursor control. Alternatively, pres...
        • To clear the ruler line and ruler data box either: Move the cursor over the ruler line, until the...
        • To clear the ruler data box: Press VRM/EBL, the ruler soft keys are displayed. Press RULER DATABO...
        • To move the Ruler 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 curs...
        • 2. Use the trackpad to move the box to its new location, and press ENTER to drop it and return to...
    • 6.3 Alarms and Timers
      • Alarm Reporting
        • To silence the alarm and clear the message, press any key. If the alarm was generated by the char...
        • External Alarms
      • Setting Alarms and Timers
        • To set up an alarm or timer:
        • 1. Press the ALARMS key. The Alarms Set Up menu is displayed, showing the current settings (see F...
          • 2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up or down the options. As each line is highlighted...
            • Figure 62: Alarms Set Up List
          • 3. Use the up or down soft keys to change the alarm setting. For example, for the arrival alarm y...
          • 4. If required, press the ALARM OFF ON soft key to toggle the alarm on or off. If you turn an ala...
          • 5. Press ENTER to save the changes and clear the list.
    • 6.4 Man Overboard (MOB)
      • To initiate the MOB procedure, press and hold the MARKS key for two seconds. The system then perf...
        • Figure 63: MOB Display
      • To cancel the MOB, press and hold the MARKS key for 2 seconds. The chart is re-drawn at its previ...
    • 6.5 Cursor Echo
    • 6.6 GPS Setup
      • To select GPS Set Up:
      • 1. Press MENU, then press the GPS SETUP... soft key. The Navigation Status pop-up window shown in...
        • Figure 64: Navigation Status Window
        • To tune a differential SeaTalk GPS to another beacon:
      • 1. Press D-GPS SETUP, the Differential GPS Setup pop-up is displayed with MODE and BEACON SELECT ...
        • 2. Press MODE AUTO MAN to toggle the GPS to manual tuning.
        • 3. Press BEACON SELECT, use the soft keys to set the required beacon frequency and bit rate. The ...
    • 6.7 Data Log Mode
      • To activate Data Log Mode:
      • 1. Press DISPLAY, the DISPLAY pop-up is shown.
        • 2. Press DISPLAY again, until LOG is selected, then press ENTER.
        • To start recording log entries, press the START LOG soft key. As shown in Figure65, the chartpl...
          • Figure 65: Data Log Window
        • To stop recording log entries:
        • To clear the log entries:
        • To return to the chart display,:
  • Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults
    • 7.1 Introduction
    • 7.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters
      • To set the default parameters:
      • 1. Press the MENU key to display the set up soft keys - the options available depend on the selec...
        • Radar
        • Chart
          • 2. Press the soft key for the set up you require.
          • 3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up and down the list. An arrow is displayed at the ...
          • 4. Press the soft key corresponding to the desired setting or, for scroll lists, use the soft key...
          • 5. Once you have reset all the required values, press ENTER to clear the menu and return to the s...
          • 6. Press ENTER, MENU or CLEAR to clear the soft keys and return to the default display.
    • 7.3 System Set Up Parameters
      • Data Boxes
      • Bearing Mode
      • Cursor Reference
      • Cursor Readout
      • Help
      • Soft Keys
      • Key Beep
      • MOB Data
      • Menu Timeout Period
      • Units
      • Variation Source
        • 1. Variation value from the same source as the heading data:
          • 2. Variation value from a different source:
          • 3. A calculated variation value, using position data, if no SeaTalk or NMEA value is available
          • 4. The current manual variation value, if no SeaTalk or NMEA value and no position data is available
        • Manual Mode
      • Bridge NMEA Heading
      • Cursor Echo
      • Date and Time Settings
      • Language
      • Simulator
    • 7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters
      • EBL Display
      • Timed Transmission Option
      • Marks Options
      • Custom Scale
      • Bearing Alignment
    • 7.5 MARPA Set Up Parameters
    • 7.6 Advanced Settings
      • To change the settings:
      • 1. Press the MENU key to display the set up soft keys.
        • 2. Press and hold the blank soft key directly to the right of the RADAR SET UP soft key for 5 sec...
        • 3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar to the required option.
        • 4. Use the soft keys to increase or decrease the slider setting. As soon as you start to adjust t...
        • 5. Press ENTER to display the menu again.
        • 6. Press CLEAR to return to the Menu soft keys, and CLEAR again to return to normal operation.
        • If required, you can recall the factory defaults for this page. To do so, move the selection bar ...
      • Display Timing
      • STC Preset
      • Tune Preset
    • 7.7 Chart Set Up Parameters
      • Customize Chart
      • Plotter Mode
      • Chart Orientation
        • i. A locked heading over a SeaTalk connection
          • ii. The heading at the time Course Up was selected
      • Object Information
      • Waypoint Options
      • Vectors
      • Datum Selection
        • CAUTION:
        • Changing the chart datum does not cause any waypoint or routes stored in the chartplotter to move...
      • Position Offset
        • To switch the position offset on/off:
        • 1. Select the POSITION OFFSEToption, then press the OFFSET OFF ON soft key to toggle the option o...
          • To set a new offset value:
        • 1. Select the POSITION OFFSET option, then press the SET UP OFFSET soft key. If necessary, positi...
          • 2. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required vessel position; the cursor position is di...
          • 3. Press the ACCEPT OFFSET soft key, the vessel is displayed at the new psoition. Press ENTER to ...
          • To set the offset value to zero:
        • 1. Select the POSITION OFFSET option, then press the SET UP OFFSET soft key
          • 2. Press the CANCEL OFFSET soft key. The position offset value is set to zero.
  • Chapter 8: Installation
    • 8.1 Introduction
      • Figure 81: Typical System
      • Planning the Installation
      • EMC Installation Guidelines
        • Suppression Ferrites
          • Figure 82: Typical Suppression Ferrites
        • Connections to Other Equipment
    • 8.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components
    • 8.3 Selecting the Display Unit Location
      • Figure 83: 7” LCD Color Display Dimensions
      • Figure 84: 10.4” LCD Color Display Dimensions
    • 8.4 Cable Runs
      • Power Cable
      • Inter-Unit Cable
    • 8.5 Mounting the Display Unit
      • Mounting Bracket
        • Figure 85: LCD 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 supplied to attach the mounting bracket at the marked locations.
          • 4. Attach the display unit to the mounting bracket, adjust the display angle and tighten the knobs.
      • Console Mounting
        • CAUTION:
        • Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the location before proceedi...
        • 1. Check the selected location for the unit. A clear, flat area at least 9in (230 mm) wide by 8¹...
          • 2. Unpack the flush-mounting kit.
          • 3. Using the supplied template, trace out the display unit opening.
          • 4. Drill a º in (12.7 mm) pilot hole in 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 f...
          • 7. Connect the DC power cable, inter-unit cable, and any other accessory cables to the display. A...
          • 8. Place the gasket on the unit and slide the unit into the panel cut-out.
          • 9. Use the flush-mounting kit to secure the unit to the console.
    • 8.6 System Connections
      • Grounding the System
      • DC Power Connection
        • CAUTION:
        • This system is not intended for use on “positive” ground vessels.
        • The power cable Ground (earth) connections must be connected to the ship’s ground as described ab...
      • Power for External Equipment
      • Display Unit Connection
        • Figure 86: Radar Display Connector Panel
        • Scanner Connection (master displays)
          • Figure 87: Radar Scanner Connection
        • Power and NMEA Input Connection
          • Figure 88: Power and NMEA Connector
          • Power Connection
          • CAUTION:
          • If the power connections are accidentally reversed the system will not work. Use a multimeter to ...
    • 8.7 Radar System Tests and Post Installation Alignment
      • System Check
      • Switch On and Initial Setup
        • 1. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys.
          • 2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key. The SYSTEM SET UP menu is displayed, listing the parameters ...
            • Figure 89: System Set Up Menu
          • 3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar down to the LANGUAGE option. the soft key labels ar...
          • 4. Use the soft keys to highlight the required language.
          • 5. Press ENTER to return to the setup soft keys.
          • 6. Press CLEAR to return to the normal radar screen.
      • Radar System Checks and Adjustments
        • Transmission Check
          • WARNING:
          • The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the scanner has been installed ac...
        • Bearing Alignment
          • To determine the alignment 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 r...
            • 2. If the vessel is moored:
            • i. Determine the accurate bearing of the target relative to the ship’s bow with the aid of a hand...
              • ii. Measure the relative bearing of the target on the radar using an EBL.
              • iii. If there is a difference in the two bearings (alignment error), adjust the radar as detailed...
            • i. Align the vessel’s bow to the target.
              • ii. Note the position of the target relative to the Heading marker.
              • iii. If the target is not under the Heading marker, there is an alignment error and the radar can...
              • To adjust the radar to eliminate the alignment error:
          • 1. If a visual relative bearing of a target has been determined, as in 2.1 above, set an EBL to t...
            • 2. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys and select RADAR SET UP.
              • Figure 810: Radar Set Up Menu
            • 3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar on the Radar Set Up Menu to BEARING ALIGNMENT.
            • 4. Use the soft keys to adjust the Bearing Alignment slider and to rotate the radar picture. As s...
            • 5. Rotate the picture to place the target under the EBL, or Heading Marker, depending on the meth...
            • 6. When the bearing alignment error has been eliminated press ENTER to re- display the Radar Set ...
            • 7. Press ENTER again to return to the set up soft keys, then press CLEAR to return to the normal ...
            • 8. After adjusting the radar, always check the bearing alignment at the next opportunity. Usually...
        • Display Timing Adjustment
          • To adjust for correct timing:
          • 1. Select the 1/8 nm range.
            • 2. On the radar locate a straight dock, seawall or bridge that is facing your ship. If the image ...
              • Figure 811: Radar Display Timing
            • 3. Press the MENU key to display 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 sec...
            • 5. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar down to the Display Timing option.
            • 6. Use the soft keys to adjust the Display Timing slider. As soon as you start the adjustment, th...
            • 7. When the displayed image appears straight, press ENTER to return to the Advanced Set Up soft k...
            • 8. Press CLEAR to return to the setup soft keys, and CLEAR again to return to the normal radar sc...
      • EMC Conformance
    • 8.8 Integrated Systems
      • Power for External Equipment
      • HSB™ High Speed Bus
        • HSB Connection
          • Figure 812: HSB Connector
      • SeaTalk® and NMEA In
        • Figure 813: Integrated System with Repeater Display and SeaTalk Instruments
        • Figure 814: Integrated System with Repeater Display and NMEA Instruments
        • SeaTalk
        • SeaTalk Connection
          • Figure 815: SeaTalk Connector
        • NMEA 0183
        • NMEA Input Connection
          • Figure 816: NMEA Input Connection
      • Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box
        • CAUTION:
        • Ensure correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying radar or SeaTalk power. It is recommen...
          • Figure 817: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box
      • Data Output
        • Figure 818: NMEA Output Connector
      • Data Conversion
    • 8.9 Integrated System Checks
      • Chart Display - RL70CRC, RC530, RL80CRC, RC631
        • 1. Without a chart card installed, select the Chart display mode and select a suitable range scal...
          • 2. To ensure that the display is responding to position data: Press FIND SHIP, check the cursor i...
          • 3. Insert a chart cartridge for the area of your vessel. Use the RANGE key to zoom-in to check th...
      • Received Data
        • 1. Press DISPLAY and select the NAV DATA WINDOW ON. Check that the expected data is displayed.
          • 2. If heading data is connected, select Chart mode and check it is displayed in the heading data ...
      • Transmitted Data
  • Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving
    • 9.1 Maintenance
      • WARNING:
      • The display unit contains high voltage. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and to...
      • Switch off the display unit before removing the power cord.
      • Routine Checks
      • Cleaning Instructions
        • Cleaning the Display
          • CAUTION:
          • Take care when cleaning the display. Avoid wiping the display screen with a dry cloth - this cou...
      • EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines
    • 9.2 Resetting the System
      • CAUTION:
      • The factory reset clears the Marks database, and the chartplotter Waypoints and Routes databases.
        • To perform a factory reset:
      • 1. Press MENU.
        • 2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key to display the System Set Up page (see Section7.3 for details).
        • 3. Press and hold MENU for 5 seconds.
    • 9.3 Problem Solving
      • How to Contact Raytheon (US)
        • For Marine Product and Services Information
        • For Technical Support:
        • For Product Repair and Service
      • How to Contact Raytheon (Europe)
        • Technical Support
        • Accessories and Parts
      • Worldwide Support
    • Appendix A: Specification
      • HSB Series 7" and 10.4" LCD Color Displays
        • General
        • Interfacing
    • Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box
      • Raystar 112, 105, Apelco 182 and 182XT
        • CAUTION:
        • Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or SeaTalk power. It is re...
          • CAUTION:
        • Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or SeaTalk power. It is re...
          • CAUTION:
        • Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or SeaTalk power. It is re...
          • CAUTION:
        • Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or SeaTalk power. It is re...
    • Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features
    • Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted
    • Appendix E: Connecting A Raytheon ST80 Active Compass for MARPA
      • 1. A course computer (software version 11 or above) on SeaTalk with an ST80 active compass (which...
        • 2. An ST4000 or 5000 autopilot and an ST80 active compass.
        • 3. An ST80 system including an active compass, without a course computer.
      • Course Computer
      • Autopilot 4000/5000
      • ST80 System (without Course Computer)
      • Calibrating the ST80 Active Compass
        • Heading Alignment
          • 1. Mount the compass (as described in the handbook supplied with it) so the alignment marker poin...
            • 2. On your 10.4"LCD/10" CRT radar display, ensure the Heading data box is displayed. Use your shi...
            • 3. Note the error in the active compass heading for each point and average the error. To obtain t...
            • 4. Align your vessel to one point, then rotate the active compass to reduce the readout by the av...
            • 5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to reduce the average error as much as possible. You should aim for an err...
        • Linearization
          • 1. Choose a calm day, and select an area of open water. Ideally, the current tide effects should ...
            • 2. Calculate the size of circle you need to keep your turn rate down to not less than 45 seconds ...
            • 3. Turn your vessel continously through two full circles (720˚) at a slow, steady speed, keeping ...
            • 4. Ideally, continue to turn through a further two circles to ensure you have obtained accurate d...
    • Appendix F: Abbreviations
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