Document Outline

• hsb2 PLUS Series LCD Display Owner’s Handbook
  • September 2002
  • INTENDED USE
  • SAFETY NOTICES
• Preface
  • Warranty
  • EMC Conformance
• Contents
• Chapter 1: Overview
  • How to Use This Handbook
    • Terminology
  • 1.1 General
    • Display Unit
    • Scanner
    • Introduction to hsb2 Systems
    • PLUS Display Units
      • Features
      • Set Up Options
    • Operating Modes
      • Half-Screen Window Options
      • Multi-display systems
    • Heading and Position Data
      • Providing Heading Data forMARPA
  • 1.2 The Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display
    • Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display Options
    • Radar Functions
  • 1.3 The Chartplotter Display
    • Chartplotter Display Options
      • Custom Chart Details
    • Chartplotter Functions
  • 1.4 Operating Controls
    • Trackpad and Cursor
      • Moving the Cursor
      • Context-Sensitive Cursor Control
        • Moving and deleting items with the context-sensitive cursor
    • Dedicated Keys
    • Soft Keys
    • Pop-Up Menus
    • Database Lists
    • Review Your Passage Plan
• Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display
  • 2.1 Introduction
    • Conventions Used
    • Simulator
  • 2.2 Switching the Display On and Off
    • Radar Mode
    • Chart Mode
    • Switch Off
    • Simulator Mode
    • Changing the Lighting & Contrast
  • 2.3 Controlling the Display
    • Chart
    • Radar
    • Selecting the Mode of Operation
      • Selecting a Half-Screen Window for Display
        • Radar:
        • Chart
      • Switching Control Between Radar & Chart Screens
        • Radar:
        • Chart:
      • Returning to the Full-Screen Display
    • Customizing the Screen Presentation Options
      • Radar:
      • Chart:
      • Switching the Cursor Data Box On and Off
      • Switching Radar Range Rings or Chart Grid On and Off
      • Data Boxes
      • Waypoint Display - Radar mode
      • Custom Options - Chart mode
  • 2.4 Radar Display Control Functions
    • Using the Zoom Function
    • Offsetting the Center
    • Hiding the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM)
  • 2.5 Chart Display Control Functions
    • Moving Around the Chart
      • Changing the Chart Center
      • Using FIND SHIP
        • Synchronize the Radar and Chart
      • Changing the Chart Scale
  • 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
    • The Standard Range Scale
    • Changing the Range
    • Determining Actual Radar Range
  • 3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture
    • Identifying False Echo Returns
      • Side Lobes
      • Indirect Echoes
      • Multiple Echoes
      • Blind Sectors or Shadow Effect
    • Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune
      • Gain Control and Sea Control
        • Gain Control
        • Sea Clutter Control
      • Tuning the Receiver
      • Rain Clutter Control, using RAIN and FTC
    • Changing the Targets Display
      • Interference Rejection
      • Target Expansion
      • Target Wakes
  • 3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs
    • Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel
      • Placing a VRM/EBL
      • Moving an Existing VRM/EBL
      • Deleting an Existing VRM/EBL
    • Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT)
      • Floating a VRM/EBL
      • Moving and Unfloating a Floating EBL
    • Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes
  • 3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms
    • Placing a Guard Zone
    • Moving, Reshaping or Deleting a Guard Zone
    • Controlling Guard Zone Alarms
  • 3.6 MARPA
    • Introduction to MARPA
      • SAFETY NOTICES
      • Risk Assessment
      • Target Data
      • Target Vector and History
      • Repeater Displays
      • Radar Range Scales
    • Using MARPA
      • Acquire a Target
      • Cancel a Target
      • View Target Data
• Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Changing the Heading Mode
    • True and Relative Motion
  • 4.3 Using Marks
  • 4.4 Man Overboard (MOB)
  • 4.5 Cursor Echo
• Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations
  • 5.1 Introduction
    • Safety
  • 5.2 Using Chart Cards
    • Inserting a Chart Card
    • Removing a Chart Card
    • Displaying the Chart Data
    • Displaying Chart Object and Source Information
      • Port Area
      • Tide Data
      • Nearest
  • 5.3 Working with Waypoints
    • Introduction
    • Placing a Waypoint
    • Selecting a Waypoint
    • Waypoint Data Display
    • Editing the Waypoint Details
    • Erasing a Waypoint
    • Moving a Waypoint
    • Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad
      • Selecting an Entry in the Waypoint List
      • Editing Entries in the Waypoint, Route, or Track Lists
  • 5.4 Working with Routes
    • Creating a New Route
    • Saving the Current Route
    • Clearing the Current Route
    • Retrieve a Route From the Database
    • Displaying Route Information
      • Route Leg and Waypoint Information
      • Using Route Information to Review Your Passage Plan
    • Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route
    • Editing a Route
      • Inserting a Waypoint into a Route
      • Adding Waypoints at the End of the Route
      • Removing a Waypoint from the Route
      • Reversing the Route
  • 5.5 Following Routes and Going to Points
    • Follow a Route
    • Target Point Arrival
    • Other Follow Route Options
      • Joining a Route
      • Advancing to a Waypoint
      • Restart Cross Track Error (XTE)
    • Going To an Individual Target Point
    • Stop Follow or Stop Goto
  • 5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes
    • Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints
    • Managing Database Lists
  • 5.7 Using Tracks
    • Setting Up a Track
    • Clearing the Current Track
    • Managing Tracks
      • Saving and Naming a Track
      • Naming, Erasing and Showing a Track
    • SmartRoute
• Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key
  • 6.3 Alarms and Timers
    • Alarm Reporting
      • External Alarms
    • Setting Alarms and Timers
  • 6.4 Man Overboard (MOB)
  • 6.5 Cursor Echo
  • 6.6 GPS Setup
    • Restart GPS
    • D-GPS Set Up
  • 6.7 Data Log Mode
• Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters
    • Radar
    • Chart
  • 7.3 System Set Up Parameters
    • Data Boxes
    • Bearing Mode
    • Cursor Reference
    • Cursor Readout
    • Day/Night
    • Help
    • Soft Keys
    • Key Beep
    • MOB Data
    • Autopilot Pop Up
    • Menu Timeout Period
    • Units
    • Variation Source
      • Manual Mode
    • Bridge NMEA Heading
    • NMEA Out Set Up
    • Cursor Echo
    • Date and Time Settings
    • GPS SOG/COG Filter
    • Compass Set Up
    • Language
    • Simulator
  • 7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters
    • EBL Display
    • Timed Transmission Option
    • Marks Options
    • Custom Scale
    • Bearing Alignment
    • Antenna Size
    • Send on HSB
  • 7.5 MARPA Set Up Parameters
  • 7.6 Advanced Settings
    • Display Timing
    • STC Preset
    • Tune Preset
  • 7.7 Chart Set Up Parameters
    • Customize Chart
    • Plotter Mode
    • Chart Orientation
    • Object Information
    • Waypoint Options
    • Vectors
    • Radar/Chart Synch
    • Datum Selection
    • Position Offset
• Chapter 8: Installation
  • 8.1 Introduction
    • Planning the Installation
    • EMC Installation Guidelines
      • Suppression Ferrites
      • Connections to Other Equipment
  • 8.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components
  • 8.3 Selecting the Display Unit Location
  • 8.4 Cable Runs
    • Power Cable
    • Inter-Unit Scanner Cable
    • hsb2 Cable
  • 8.5 Mounting the Display Unit
    • Mounting Bracket
    • Console Mounting
  • 8.6 System Connections
    • Grounding the System
    • DC Power Connection
    • Power for External Equipment
    • Display Unit Connection
      • Scanner Connection (master displays)
      • Power and NMEA Input Connection
        • Power Connection
  • 8.7 Radar System Tests and Installation Alignment
    • System Check
    • Switch On and Initial Setup
    • Radar System Checks and Adjustments
      • Transmission Check
      • Bearing Alignment
      • Display Timing Adjustment
    • EMC Conformance
  • 8.8 Integrated Systems
    • Power for External Equipment
    • hsb2™ (High Speed Bus) Multiple Display Systems
      • hsb2 Connection
    • SeaTalk® and NMEA In
      • SeaTalk
      • SeaTalk Connection
      • NMEA 0183
      • NMEA Input Connection
    • Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box
    • Data Output
    • Data Conversion
  • 8.9 Integrated System Checks
    • Chart Display - RL70 PLUS, RL70RC PLUS, RC520 PLUS
    • Received Data
    • Transmitted Data
• Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving
  • 9.1 Maintenance
    • Routine Checks
    • EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines
  • 9.2 Resetting the System
  • 9.3 Problem Solving
    • Technical Support:
    • How to Contact Raymarine (US)
      • For Marine Product and Services Information
      • For Product Repair and Service
    • How to Contact Raymarine (Europe)
      • Accessories and Parts
    • Worldwide Support
• Appendix A: Specification
  • hsb2 Series7" LCD Displays
    • General
    • Interfacing
• Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box
  • Raystar 112, 105, Apelco 182 and 182XT
  • Autohelm GPS, Z260 and Z273
  • Raystar 112LP (SeaTalk version)
  • Raystar 114 Combined GPS and Differential Beacon Receiver
  • Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differential Receiver
• Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features
• Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted
• Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor
  • G-Series Course Computer
• Appendix F: Abbreviations
  • Factory Service Centers