Raymarine Chartplotter 425

Raychar t 425
Chartplotter
Owners Handbook
Document # 81172_2
Date: January 2001
Raychart 425 Chartplotter iii
Raychar t 425 Chartplotter
Owners Handbook
SAFETY NOTICES
CAUTION: HIGH VOLTAGE
The display unit contains high voltages. Adjustments require
specialized service procedures and tools available only to
qualified service technicians there are no user serviceable
parts or adjustments. The operator should never remove the
display unit cover or attempt to service the equipment.
CAUTION: NAVIGATIONAL AID

This device is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be
affected
by many factors, including equipment failure or defects,
environmental conditions and improper handling or use.
Note: It is the users responsibility to exercise common prudence
and navigational judgement. This device, therefore, should not be
relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement.
TH E LEADE R I N ELECT R ONI C CHA R T S
The Raychart 425 Chartplotter is designed to use Navionics Nav-

Chart
chart cards which provide cartography in seamless vector format.
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Preface
This handbook covers the Raychart 425 manufactured by Raytheon
Marine Company.
It contains important information on the installation and operation
of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in
operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly.
Raytheons Product Support representatives, or your authorized
dealer, will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Warrant
y To register your Raychart 425 ownership, please take a few minutes
to fill out the Warranty registration card. It is very important that you
complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in
order to receive full warranty benefits.
EMC Conformance
All Raytheon equipment and accessories are designed to the best
industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment.
The design and manufacture of Raytheon equipment and accessories
conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that
performance is not compromised.
Technical Accuracy
The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook,
to the best of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press.
However, the Raytheon policy of continuous product improvement
may change product specifications without prior notice. As a result,
unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may
occur from time to time, for which liability cannot be accepted by
Raytheon.
Raytheon is a registered trademark of Raytheon
Company. Copyright Raytheon Marine Company
2000
Contents - Raychart 425 Char tplotter
SAFETY NOTICES.................................................................
iii Warranty
................................................................................... iv EMC
Conformance .................................................................. iv
Technical Accuracy ..................................................................
iv
Chapter 1: Overview
.................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 1-1
How this Handbook is Organized ............................................
1-1
1.2 Satellite Differential System .................................................... 1-
2
How it Works ........................................................................... 1-
3
Availability of the WAAS System in North America ..............
1-4
Coverage Outside of North America ....................................... 1-
4
Accuracy and Continuation of Broadcast Coverage ...............
1-4
1.3 The Chartplotter ....................................................................... 1-4
Display Functions .................................................................... 1-
4
Operating Controls .................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2: Getting Started
....................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 2-1
Conventions Used ................................................................... 2-
1
Simulator ................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Switching On/Off ..................................................................... 2-2
Changing the Lighting and Contrast ........................................
2-2
2.3 Chart Simulator ........................................................................ 2-3
2.4 Controlling the Display ............................................................ 2-4
Selecting the Display Mode .................................................... 2-
4
Moving Around the Chart ....................................................... 2-
6
2.5 Using Navionics Nav-chart Cards............................................ 2-9
Inserting a Nav-Chart Card ..................................................... 2-
9
Removing a Nav-Chart card ..................................................2-
10
Displaying the Chart Data .....................................................2-
10
Chapter 3: Operation
................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 3-1
Safety ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Working with Waypoints.......................................................... 3-1
Introduction ............................................................................. 3-1
Placing a Waypoint .................................................................. 3-
2
Selecting a Waypoint ............................................................... 3-
4
Waypoint Data Display ........................................................... 3-
5
Editing Waypoint Details ........................................................ 3-
5
Erasing Waypoints ................................................................... 3-
7
Moving Waypoints ..................................................................3-8
3.3 Working with Routes................................................................3-8
Creating a New Route ............................................................3-10
Saving the Current Route ...................................................... 3-11
Clearing the Current Route from the Screen ..........................3-
12
Retrieving a Route from the Database ...................................3-
12
Displaying Route Leg and Waypoint Information ................3-
13
Erasing or (re)Naming a Route ..............................................3-14
Editing a Route ......................................................................3-14
3.4 Following Routes and Going to Target Points........................3-
16
Follow a Route .......................................................................3-17
Reverse a Route .....................................................................3-17
Target Point Arrival ...............................................................3-18
Alter a Route ..........................................................................3-18
Going to an Individual Target ................................................3-
20
Stop Follow or Stop Goto ......................................................3-
23
3.5 Changing the Display Mode...................................................3-23
CDI Display ...........................................................................3-24
BDI Display ...........................................................................3-25
Waypoint Data .......................................................................3-26
Navigation Data .....................................................................3-27
Time/Date Data .....................................................................3-28
3.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes .......................................3-
30
Displayed Waypoints .............................................................3-30
3.7 Using Tracks ..........................................................................3-32
Setting up a Track ..................................................................3-33
Clearing the Current Track ....................................................3-34
SmartRoute ............................................................................3-35
3.8 Displaying Chart Information ................................................3-35
Port Services ..........................................................................3-35
Tide Information ....................................................................3-36
3.9 Man Overboard (MOB) .........................................................3-42
3.10Alarms ....................................................................................3-43
Chapter 4: Setting Up
.................................................................................4-1
4.1 Introduction..............................................................................4-1
4.2 System Set Up Parameters .......................................................4-1
Bearing Mode ..........................................................................4-3
Key Beep .................................................................................4-3
Units ........................................................................................4-3
Variation ..................................................................................4-3
Date Format .............................................................................4-4
Time Offset ..............................................................................4-4
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Language ................................................................................. 4-4
Simulator ................................................................................. 4-4
Simulated SOG ........................................................................ 4-4
Simulated COG ....................................................................... 4-5
4.3 Chart Set Up Parameters .......................................................... 4-5
Orientation ............................................................................... 4-7
Plotter Mode ............................................................................ 4-7
Show Waypoints ...................................................................... 4-7
Waypoint Symbol .................................................................... 4-8
Autozoom ................................................................................ 4-8
Screen Amplifier ..................................................................... 4-8
COG Vector ............................................................................. 4-8
Arrival Circle ........................................................................... 4-8
Anchor Alarm .......................................................................... 4-8
XTE Alarm .............................................................................. 4-9
Chart Text ................................................................................ 4-9
Chart Boundaries ..................................................................... 4-9
Depth Contours <5M ............................................................... 4-9
Depth Contours 10M ............................................................... 4-9
Depth Contours >20M ............................................................. 4-9
Position Calibration ................................................................. 4-9
4.4 GPS Setup ..............................................................................4-10
Chapter 5: Installation
.............................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 5-1
EMC Installation Guidelines ................................................... 5-1
Suppression Ferrites ................................................................ 5-2
Connections to Other Equipment ............................................ 5-
2
5.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components ............................5-2
Items Missing? ........................................................................ 5-3
Registering this Product .......................................................... 5-3
GPS Receiver Installation ....................................................... 5-3
5.3 Installing the Chartplotter ........................................................ 5-6
Trunnion (yoke) Mounting ...................................................... 5-8
Panel Mounting ....................................................................... 5-9
5.4 Cable Running .......................................................................5-10
Introduction ...........................................................................5-10
Connectors ............................................................................. 5-11
5.5 System Check and Initial Switch On......................................5-
13
EMC Conformance ...............................................................5-13
System Check ........................................................................5-13
Initial Switch On ....................................................................5-13
vii Checking Chartplotter Operation ..........................................5-14
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Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding

.................................................6-1
6.1 Maintenance.............................................................................6-1
Routine Checks .......................................................................6-1
Servicing and Safety ................................................................6-1
6.2 Resetting the System ................................................................6-2
6.3 Problem Solving.......................................................................6-2
Fault Finding ...........................................................................6-3
6.4 Worldwide Support ..................................................................6-3
Appendix A: Raychart 425 Specification
................................................ A-1
Appendix B: Raystar 120 Specification

...................................................B-1
Appendix C: NMEA Data

............................................................................C-1
Appendix D: List of Abbreviations

......................................................... D-1
GPS Receiver Mounting Template

............................................................ T-1
Raychart 425 Mounting Template

............................................................ T-3
Chapter 1: 1-
Overview 1
Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 Introduction
This handbook describes the Raychart 425 Chartplotter and its
associated Raystar 120 GPS Receiver. The Raystar 120 utilizes
Satellite Differential (SD) signals for enhanced navigational accuracy
over conventional shore based differential GPS systems (dGPS).
The Raychart 425 Chartplotter is waterproof and can be installed
either above or below deck. The equipment comprises:
6 in LCD display with Chart holder compartment for a Navionics
Nav-Chart electronic chart
card
Raystar 120 GPS Receiver
The Raychart 425 Chartplotter can output GPS and Waypoint
data to operate with other equipment, eg. an autopilot or repeater
instrument connected via the NMEA 0183 interface1.
How this Handbook is

Organized
The handbook is organized as follows:
Chapter 1: Overview (this chapter) provides an overview of the
features and functions of the Raychart 425 and associated Raystar
120. Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the
Chartplotter and Satellite Differential system.
Chapter 2: Getting Started provides an overview of the controls and
how to start using the chartplotter.
Chapter 3: Operation provides detailed operating procedures for
the main chartplotter functions - plotting waypoints and routes,
navigation functions, Track handling, Port and Tide information,
Man Overboard and Alarm functions.
Chapter 4: Setting Up provides instructions for setting up
the chartplotter system and charting preferences.
Chapter 5: Installation provides planning considerations and
detailed instructions for installing the Chartplotter and GPS
Receiver on your vessel.
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding provides information on
user maintenance and what to do if you experience problems.
1- Raychart
1. National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 interconnection 425Version 2.3
standard,
2 April 1998. Chartplotter
Chapter 1: 1-
Overview 3
Appendix A details the Technical Specification for the
Chartplotter. Appendix B details the Technical Specification for
the GPS Receiver. Appendix C defines the NMEA data
received/transmitted by the
Chartplotter.
Appendix D provides a list of abbreviations used in this handbook.
Installation Templates for the Raychart 425 and its associated
Raystar 120 GPS Receiver are included at the end of this handbook.
1.2 Satellite Differential Sy stem

The Raystar 120 GPS Receiver utilizes a new satellite differential
correction system to improve the accuracy and integrity of the basic
GPS signals. Three separate compatible systems currently exist or are
being developed:
1. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). Developed by the
Fed- eral Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA.
2. European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System
(EGNOS). This system is being developed by a European
consor- tium.
3. The MTSAT Satellite-Based Augmentation System (MSAS).
Being developed by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for
civil aviation use.
The area coverage of the WAAS system is the furthest advanced so
far and includes the entire United States of America but also covers
large areas outside of this as shown in Figure 1-1.
135E 150E 165E 180 165W 150W 135W 120W 105W 90W 75W 60W 45W 30W 15W 0 15E
75N
60N
45N
30N
15N
15S
D4910-1
Figure 1-1: WAAS

Coverage Map
The combination of the WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS systems will
provide global satellite based differential GPS augmentation into
the future.
How it
Works
The following description is based on WAAS, but the principles
apply equally to the EGNOS and MSAS systems.
WAAS comprises the following components:
Ground Reference Stations across the USA
Master Stations located at East Coast and West Coast
Geostationary Satellites located above the equator
rom GPS. The Ground Reference Stations
The Ground Reference aStations are located
ster Stations which at known the
calculate positions
error of
and receive data continuously f
ns anthe d generate correctional data.
send their data to the
M GPS-received ntial signals are then sent to the two
positio tes which broadcast the corrected data on the
er
ency, aking it available to the users Raystar
The corrected diffllie 120
Geostationary Sate
standard GPS frequ S Re m
GPS Receiver. tellitceiver uses the correctional data transmitted
P by s to refine the GPS positional data for
The Ray star 120 G ao ll greater
the G eost ationa ry S ria e
accuracy. ct
y in Figure 1-2.
WAAS is shown pi
D4903-1
Figure 1-2: The WAAS

System
Availabilit y of the WAAS System in North
America
The WAAS system is presently broadcasting and being tested for
aviation use. It is expected to be certified by the FAA in 2002. During
this testing and certification period, continuous service is expected,
however, brief signal outages may occur as refinements and upgrades
are made to the system. The status of WAAS and planned outages are
available on- line at Raytheons website
http://wwws.raytheontands.com/waas
or http://www.raymarine.com
Coverage Outside of North America

EGNOS is currently in the early testing and qualification phases
and signal outages may occur at any time. The status of EGNOS
and any planned outages are available on-line at Raytheons
website http://www.raymarine.com
Use of Satellite Differential is currently disabled outside of the
WAAS reception area. When EGNOS is qualified for navigational
use, a procedure will be published on our website which will enable
EGNOS operation. See http://www.raymarine.com for latest
information.
Accuracy and Continuatio n of Broadcast

Cove rage
The navigational accuracy of equipment using these satellite
broadcast SD signals during the testing and qualification phases is
not guaranteed by Raytheon Marine Company or Raytheon
Corporation, nor is the continuation of the broadcast SD signals the
responsibility of Raytheon Marine Company or Raytheon
Corporation.
1.3 The Chartplott er

Displa y Funct ions
The Raychart 425 Chartplotter includes the following functions:
Create, Place, Move, Edit or Erase a Waypoint.
GoTo Waypoint, Port, Facility or Cursor.
Display Tide Heights, Tide Currents, Sun and Moon data.
Create, Save, Name, Edit or Follow a Route.
Review Route and Waypoint Lists.
Display vessels track on-screen.
Convert a track to a route (SmartRoute).
Set Up Alarms and Timers.
Man OverBoard (MOB) to navigate back to a missing person
or object.
Satellite acquisition data.
Uses positional information from Satellite Differential GPS to
display vessels position.
The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use.
Detailed navigation information is displayed when a Navionics
Nav-Chart card is installed.
The vessels position is shown as a boat symbol pointing in its
current direction.
At the top of the chartplotter screen a status bar displays chart scale,
cursor position plus range and bearing or the vessels position, Speed
Over Ground (SOG) and Course Over Ground (COG). When in
Simulator mode, a flashing SIM indication is displayed in inverse
video in the top left hand corner with corresponding North Up (NU),
Head Up (HU)or Course Up (CU) information. If in Overzoom
mode, this is indicated by OV.
Waypoints previously placed are displayed and the current route
is shown. Data can be viewed for current route or chart object.
The chartplotter screen can also show additional information,
depending on your currently selected options, set up selections and
data available from other equipment.
An example chart display in its default configuration, with a chart
card installed, is shown in Figure 1-3.
Several functions are available to control the display as follows:
Zoom in/out.
Pan the Display.
Centre the Chart around the Vessel.
Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 2.
Display
Options
Display options are selected in System Set Up and Chart Set
Up as described in Chapter 4.
Operating Controls
The chartplotter is operated by means of the following controls:
A trackpad.
Six dedicated push-button (labelled) keys.
On-screen pop-up menus from which options are selected.
On-screen database lists which enable the editing of items.
The controls are shown in Figure 1-3; they are back-lit for night-time
use.
Status Bar
MOB
GOTO
GOTO key
SIM OV NU CSR BRG 231T
PAGE PAGE key
4830.367'N
128 nm POS 135.636'W RNG 40.91nm CLEAR
CLEAR key
EXETER
TOPSHAM
TEIGNMOUTH ENTER RANGE key
EXMOUTH
ENPORT
TORQUAY PORTLAND ISLE O
PLYMOU TH DARTMOUTH
HARBOUR
ENTER key
SALCOMBE
CAP DE
Trackpad
LA HAGUE
ALDERNEY
GUERNSEY POWER key
JERSEY PORTB
Navionics

Nav-
Chart
FIND SHIP ROUTES WAYPOINTS
compartm
ent
Cursor
Primary
Function Bar
D4982_2
Figure 1-3: Raychar t 425 Chartplotter Ope rating

Controls
Trackpad and Cursor
The trackpad is used to move the cursor horizontally, vertically or
diagonally. The cursor is the cross-hair symbol (+) which is used to
select a position or item on the chart.
The longer that the edge of the trackpad is pressed, the faster the
cursor moves. The current cursor position is shown in the status bar
at the top of the screen.
The cursor is context-sensitive. Some items on the screen, such as
waypoints and chart objects have information associated with them.
When the cursor is placed over such objects, their information is
displayed in the status bar. In addition, a function bar is displayed for
certain items. For example, when the cursor is placed over a
waypoint, the waypoint data is displayed in the status bar and the
waypoint options function is displayed.
Note: During many operations the cursor cannot be moved around
the screen, eg. whilst a function bar is displayed, the cursor is used
exclusive- ly for selection. In such cases, three rapid beeps indicate
invalid action.
Dedicated Keys
These keys have fixed functions. Some keys can be used in either of
two ways:
Press: Press the key momentarily and then release it. This
method is used for most key operations.
Press and hold: Press the key, keep it pressed for the period of
time stated (eg. 3 seconds), then release it.
When a dedicated key is pressed, one of the following occurs:
1. The associated operation is actioned, eg. change chart scale
(RANGE
key).
2. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
3. A set of functions is displayed.
As a key is pressed, a single audio beep confirms the key action. If
the key-press is not valid for the current screen or mode, three rapid
beeps sound to indicate that no response is available. If required, the
key beeps can be turned off as part of your set up procedure (see
Chapter 4).
Function Bar
The Function Bar at the bottom of the screen contains a number of
functions which change according to the current operation. The
functions are grouped into related sets and subsets providing access
to the various functions. The primary function bar is displayed when
the ENTER key is pressed.
The currently selected function is highlighted by means of a
gray background.
When a function is invoked, one of the following occurs:
1. The associated operation is actioned, eg. GOTO WAYPOINT.
2. A sub-set of functions is displayed.
3. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
4. The appropriate database list (Route or Waypoint) is displayed.
As with dedicated keys, when the action is invoked, a single audio
beep confirms the action. If the selection is not valid, three rapid
beeps indicate invalid action. Key beeps can be deactivated as part of
the set up parameters (see Chapter 4).
Pop-Up Menus
Pop-up menus usually provide various options. When a pop-up
menu is on-screen, a set of associated functions is also displayed.
Use the trackpad to select an option from the menu, then use the
appropriate function to set the option, eg. the radius of the waypoint
arrival alarm can be specified and the selected navigation data can be
set on/off.
Database Lists
The waypoints and routes created on the chartplotter are stored in
database lists. These lists can be viewed and items selected for
editing.
As with pop-up menus, when a database list is on-screen, a set of
associated soft keys is also displayed; use the trackpad to select an
item from the list, then use the appropriate function to edit the item,
eg. a Waypoint or a Route can be erased.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started

2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides information and instructions to allow you to
practice using the Raychart 425 Chartplotter. It is intended to help
you become familiar with the controls before you start using the
chartplotter for routine navigation.
Note: There is often more than one method of performing a
particular task. Normal operating procedures are detailed in
Chapter 3. When you become familiar with the system you can adapt
these procedures to suit your method of operation.
Convention s Used
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown
in bold capitals; for example, ENTER. The functions and options are
shown in normal capitals, eg. LIGHT.
Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press, or a
sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by a symbol in the
margin.
When textual data is displayed on screen, any unavailable data is
shown as dashes, one per character.
Where procedures refer to Select, this implies using the trackpad to
highlight a function, then pressing the ENTER key to action that
function.
Simulator
The Chartplotter display unit includes a Simulator mode, which
allows you to practice operating your chartplotter without data from
a GPS system. You will need to use the set up options to switch the
display to Simulator mode, as described in Section 2.2, Switching
On/Off. You can use it in either of two ways:
Before the chartplotter has been installed on your vessel. In this
case, you only need to connect the Chartplotter display unit to a
12VDC power supply, fused at 1A, connecting the red core from
the power lead to positive (+) and the black core to negative (-);
see Chapter 5 for full details.
After the chartplotter has been installed on your vessel and while
in a marina or otherwise at anchor.
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Chartplotter
2.2 Switching On/Off
To turn the chartplotter display unit on, press the POWER key. The
keys illuminate, the display unit beeps and the Raychart logo is
displayed, followed by the following warning:
WARNING
THE ELECTRONIC CHART IS AN AID TO
NAVIGATION DESIGNED TO FACILITATE
THE USE OF AUTHORISED GOVERNMENT
CHARTS, NOT TO REPLACE THEM. ONLY
OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHARTS AND
NOTICES TO MARINERS CONTAIN ALL
INFORMATION NEEDED FOR THE
SAFETY OF NAVIGATION AND, AS
ALWAYS, THE CAPTAIN IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR THEIR PROPER USE.
Press ENTER to continue.
When you have read and understood the warning, press the ENTER
key. The chart is displayed.
If this is the first time that the chartplotter has been switched on, and
no chart card is installed, the display shows the background world
map at Lat 0/Lon 0. Otherwise, the display shows the selected
chart area and any data that were displayed when the unit was last
used.
To turn the display unit off, press and hold the POWER key for at
least
3 seconds. A countdown timer is displayed; when it reaches zero
the display and key back-lights extinguish.
Changing the Lighting and Contrast

You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen.
The key backlighting remains on to enable the keys to be seen at all
times.
To change the lighting and contrast:
1. Press the POWER key to display the lighting controls (Figure 2-
1).
Chapter 2: Getting 2-
Started 3
Figure 2-1: Lighting

Controls
The last-used control is highlighted in inverse video.
2. Press the trackpad left/right to select the LIGHTS function.
3. Press the trackpad top/bottom to increase or decrease the lighting
to one of four levels. You can press and hold the trackpad to
change the setting more rapidly. The lighting level is adjusted as
you change the setting.
4. Press the trackpad right to select the contrast control. There are 16
contrast levels. Adjust the setting as for lighting to select the best
viewing level.
5. Press CLEAR to return to the chart screen, with the new lighting
and contrast levels retained.
When the display unit is switched on, screen lighting is restored to
ON if it was ON previously. Whilst the unit is switched on, the
chosen lighting level is retained until you reset it. The new contrast
level is retained until you reset it, even after power-off, unless you
set the control very low or very high; in this case, the contrast will be
restored on power-up as follows:
Contrast set < 30% restored to 30%
Contrast set > 70% restored to 70%
2.3 Chart Simulator

When simulator mode is started, your initial simulated position is
wherever the cursor was last positioned. To practice using the
chartplotter in a particular chart area, use the trackpad to pan to that
area, then switch simulator ON.
Note: If real position data is available and the simulator is active,
simulated data takes precedence. On power-up the simulator
defaults to its previous setting on power-down. Care should be taken
to determine de-
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Chartplotter
sired mode on power-up. Simulated data should never be used for
navigational purposes.
To view a chart image using simulated data:
1. Press the PAGE key to display the SET UP function bar (Figure
2-2):
D4694_1
Figure 2-2: Set Up

Function Bar
2. Press trackpad left/right to highlight SYSTEM SET UP and press
ENTER
to display the System Set Up
menu.
3. Use trackpad up/down to highlight the SIMULATOR option.
4. Use trackpad left/right to select ON.
5. If necessary, use trackpad up/down to highlight, in turn, the
SIMU- LATED SOG and COG options and trackpad left/right
to set as required. These set Speed in 1Kt intervals and Course in
1 intervals, respec- tively.
6. Press CLEAR twice to return to the chart screen.
7. A flashing SIM indicator appears in inverse video in the status
bar at the top of the chart screen.
2.4 Cont rol ling the

Display
This section describes how to:
Change the display mode.
Move around the chart by panning the display, changing the chart
centre and changing the chart scale.
Selectin g the Display Mode

Use the PAGE key to select the display mode. Select the following
modes by repeat presses of the PAGE key as listed below and shown
in
Figure 2-3:
Set Up functions (see Chapter 4)
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
Bearing & Distance Indication (BDI)
Waypoint data
Chapter2:Navigation
Getting data 2-
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Time/Date data
Return to Set Up functions
Note: Press GOTO to return to normal Chart display at any time.
From Chart
Display
Press PAGE to display Set Up
functions
PAGE
CSR 4830.367'N BRG 231T

128 nm POS 135.636'W RNG
40.91nm
EXETER
TOPSHAM
TEIGNMOUTH
EXMOUTH
ENPORT TORQUAY PORTLAND ISLE O
Press PLYMOUTH DARTMOUTH HARBOUR

Pres
SALCOMBE
PAGE s
CAP DE
to return to LA HAGUE PAGE
Chart display ALDERNEY to display

SUNRISE 06.23
CDI
GUERNSEY
SUNSET 21.34 TO D A Y
JERSEY PORTB
AT POSITION (USER SELECTED)
5045 .000 N
00106 .000 W (c)
SYSTEM
SETUP CHART TRACK GPS
SETUP SETUP SETUP
T IM E 12:34
D A T E 26/01/99
ETA (WAYPOINT) 13:37 26/01/99
TTG (WAYPOINT) 01:03
ETA (ROUTE) 14:32 27/01/99
TTG (ROUTE) 34:03
STEER STA RB O AR D
Note: In any display Press to display

Press PAGE to mode, press GOTO PAGE
BDI
display to return
Time/Dat to chart display
e
informati
on
POSITION
5045.000 N
00106.000 W(c)
C O G 230 T
S O G 6.8 Kts
WAYPOINT 001
ROUTE
BRG 234 T GPS FIX RO UT E 01
RNG 2.4 nm TIME 14:32 12/12/99 WAYPOINT
W PT 001 TO W PT 002
STEER ST A RB O A R D
B R G 234 T
Press
R N G 12.4 nm
Pres
PAGE s
PAGE
to display COG 230 T TIME 13:29 12/12/99
Navigation Data SOG 6.8 Kts TTG 01:03

to
STEER ST A RB O A R D display
Waypoint Data
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Figure 2-3: Display

Modes
Moving Around the
Chart
You will normally operate the chartplotter with the chart showing
your vessels current location.
In the default North-Up orientation (shown in the status box at the
top of the display), the vessel moves in relation to the screen. You
will need to reposition the chart if your vessel moves out of the area
currently displayed, or if you wish to examine or place waypoints in
another area.
Alternatively, you can home the cursor onto the vessel using the
FIND SHIP function. homing locks the vessel to the cursor and
updates the display such that the chart is re-drawn so as to ensure
that the vessel is always on screen, see Using FIND SHIP below.
There are three ways in which you can reposition the chart:
Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the edge of the chart; the
chart pans across. This method is useful if the area you wish to see
is just off screen.
Automatically re-centre the vessel using the FIND SHIP function.
Change the chart scale using the RANGE key to zoom out and in
to a new area. This method is useful if the area you wish to see is
some distance away.
Using FIND
SHIP
FIND SHIP is used to re-draw the chart with the vessel
normally at its centre and the cursor homed on the vessel.
To centre the vessel:
1. From chart mode, press ENTER; the primary function bar is
displayed
(Figure 2-4):
Figure 2-4: Primary

Function Bar
2. Select FIND SHIP; the following actions are performed:
The chart is re-drawn with the vessels position in the centre.
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 redrawn with the vessel at the centre and the cursor
homed on the vessel.
Whilst homed, the status bar indicates vessel position, SOG and
CO
G.
If Screen Amplifier is enabled, the vessel is positioned so as
to increase screen forward visibility, see Chapter 4: Setting
Up.
3. To release the cursor from homed mode press the trackpad to move
the cursor away from the vessels current position. The status bar
shows the cursor position, range and bearing.
Changing the Chart Scale

The RANGE key changes the chart scale so that a smaller or larger
area is shown on the available cartography.
Plotter mode is available to allow you to zoom into a smaller area,
even when no chart data is available for that scale. To enable plotter
mode, see Chapter 4: Setting Up.
You can change the chart scale for two purposes:
To see either more detail (of a smaller area) or a larger area (in
less detail).
To move the display to another area of the chart, by zooming out
to a small scale chart, then zooming in on another position.
Each time you press the RANGE key, the chart scale changes to the
next available setting. The Status Bar at the top of the screen indicates
the distance, from top to bottom of the display, in nautical miles
(Figure 2-5).
Simulator Increases the

indication
chart range
SIM OV NU
CSR 4830.367'N BRG 231T
128nm POS 135.636'W RNG 40.91nm
RANGE
Vertical distance Decreases the

displayed on chart Status Bar chart range D4990_1
Figure 2-5: Sta tus Bar Indication

For rapid scale change, press and hold the required arrow on the
RANGE
key.
The distance indicator at the left-hand end of the status bar is
updated whenever you change the chart scale.
To zoom in to a more detailed chart:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor in the area you wish to
see in more detail and press the bottom of the RANGE key to
zoom in.
The section of the chart around the cursor is enlarged to fill the
screen with the chart showing more detail. The cursor is now
positioned in the centre of the screen.
The distance indicated at the top left of the screen is updated.
2. If further chart enlargement is available using the current chart
card you can press the bottom of the RANGE key to zoom in
again, reposi- tioning the cursor first if required.
An area of further chart detail is indicated by a box around the
area as shown in Figure 2-6.
SIM OV NU CSR BRG 231T
4830.367'N
128 nm POS 135.636'W RNG 40.91nm
EXETER
TOPSHAM
TEIGNMOUTH
EXMOUTH
ENPORT TORQUAY PORTLAND ISLE O
PLYMOUTH DARTMOUTH HARBOUR
SALCOMBE
Chart Boundary -
Indicates further CAP DE
detail is available LA HAGUE
inside.
Shown when ALDERNEY
using Navionics GUERNSEY
Nav-Chart card.
JERSEY PORTB
FIND SHIP ROUTES WAYPOINTS
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Figure 2-6: Chart Detail

Boundaries
3. If no further chart detail is available then, when the bottom of the
RANGE key is pressed, the result depends upon whether Plotter
Mode is on or off:
If Plotter Mode is Off, the chart scale remains unchanged,
indicating that the greatest detail is displayed.
If Plotter Mode is On, the scale is decreased but, as there is no
further detail, the vessel, waypoints, routes and tracklines are
displayed without cartography.
The chart information is restored when you return to a chart scale
for which the information is available.
To zoom out to a less detailed chart, press the top of the RANGE
key as many times as required.
2.5 Using Nav ionics Nav-Chart Cards
The chartplotter has a built-in world map that can be used for route
planning. Most areas (these are shown with chart box boundaries) are
covered at a range of approximately 512nm as shown on the Status
Bar at the top of the screen.
To use the chartplotter as a navigation aid, charts with detailed
information for the area you wish to navigate are required. The charts
are available on Navionics Nav-Chart cards, each of which can store
up to 20 charts in an electronic format, depending upon its memory
storage capacity.
A Nav-Chart card provides an appropriate level of detail for a given
geographic area and scale; this data can be displayed down to a
range of
1
/8 nm on the screen (height) if the data is available.
To obtain Navionics Nav-Chart cards, contact your local dealer or visit
www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it to find the dealer nearest
you. Call Navionics toll-free from anywhere in North America on:
1-800-848-5896.
Outside of North America, contact your local dealer
or: Navionics S.p.A.
Tel: (+39) 0584 961696
Fax: (+39) 0584 961309
Insertin g a Nav-Chart
Card
CAUTION:
To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage to the
unit,
always ensure that the cartridge cover is fully and properly
inserted, whether or not a Nav-Chart card is inserted.
To insert a Nav-Chart card, refer to Figure 2-7:
1. Check that you are using the correct Nav-Chart card for the
required area.
2. Pull out the cartridge cover at the right hand side of the unit.
3. Hold the card with the title label and keyway slot towards you and
the two circular holes outermost, as shown below. Gently push the
card into its slot until it clicks into position. It will only fit in the
correct orientation.
4. To prevent the ingress of water, replace the cartridge cover.
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Figure 2-7: Nav-Chart Card Inse rtion/Removal

Removin g a Nav-Chart card
CAUTION:
DO NOT use a metallic instrument, eg. a screwdriver or pliers, to
aid
removal, as doing so can cause irreparable damage.
To remove a Nav-Chart card, refer to Figure 2-7:
1. Pull out the cartridge cover at the right hand side of the unit.
2. Grip the card firmly and pull to remove it from its slot.
3. To prevent the ingress of water, replace the cartridge cover.
Note: If difficulty is experienced in removing the card, a short length
of cord can be secured between the two circular holes in the card to
ease its removal, making sure that fitting of the cartridge cover is
not impeded.
Displayin g the Chart Data

The new chart data will be displayed when you move the cursor into
an area covered by the new chart When a chart cartridge is inserted,
the chart is automatically redrawn.
The boundary of each chart digitized in the current card is defined by
a box or rectangle. (You can switch off the chart boundaries display
as part of the chartplotter set up described in Chapter 4).
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Chapter 3: Operation
3.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to use the chart functions to navigate with
the
Raychart 425.
Safety
The Raychart 425 makes it very easy to mark a waypoint and travel
towards it. However, always check first that the route is safe. If using
the chartplotter in combination with an autopilot connected via
NMEA, the autopilot will normally prompt for confirmation before it
steers the vessel towards the waypoint.
If a route has been entered using a less detailed chart, zoom in for
more detail to check for hazards, such as small shoals, that may not
be shown on the less detailed charts.
Note: Until you are familiar with interpreting the chart display, you
should take every opportunity to compare the displayed objects with
vi- sual targets, such as buoys and coastal structures. You should
practice harbour and coastal navigation during daylight and in
clear weather conditions. The equipment should not be used as a
substitute for good navigational practice.
3.2 Working with Waypoints

Int roduction
The Raychart 425 enables up to 500 waypoints to be placed. A
waypoint is a position entered on a chart as a reference or destination
point. All waypoints placed on the chartplotter are stored in a
waypoint database list which includes symbol, position, bearing,
range, date and time.
All waypoints in the database are displayed on screen, unless the
SHOW WAYPOINTS is set to OFF in the Chart Set Up menu, as
described in Chapter 4. A waypoint can be selected, either on-screen
or from the list, for editing.
The waypoint is usually placed at the cursor position and can be part
of a route; A waypoint can also be placed at the vessels current
position. Waypoints can be placed before the chartplotter is installed
on your vessel.
When a new waypoint is placed, it is displayed using either the
3-2 default symbol of a cross or an alternativeRaychart 425 from
symbol available
the Chart Set Chartplotter
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Operation 3
Up menu, as described in Chapter 4. The waypoint is added to the
waypoint list and named with the next available number. The edit
functions can be used to change the symbol and name. When the
cursor is positioned over a waypoint, the waypoint bearing and range
are displayed.
Waypoints can also be transferred between the chartplotter, other
NMEA
connected instruments or a PC, using the Waypoint Transfer
functions. This section explains how to perform the following tasks
using the
on-screen cursor and the waypoint list:
Placing a Waypoint
Selecting a Waypoint
Displaying Waypoint data
Editing a Waypoint (symbol, name & position)
Erasing a Waypoint
Moving a Waypoint
Placin g a Waypoint
Note: It is not possible to place multiple waypoints at the same
position.
To place a new waypoint:
displayed
(Figure 3-1):
Figure 3-1: Primary

Function Bar
2. Using trackpad left/right, select WAYPOINTS (Figure 3-2).
Figure 3-2: Waypo ints

Soft Keys
3. To place a waypoint at the cursor position:
i. Select PLACE WPT AT CURSOR. The selected function
now has help text appended to it (Figure 3-3):
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Chartplotter
PLACE MOVE CURSOR, "ENTER"TO PLACE
WAYPOINT WAYPOINT, "CLEAR" TO QUIT
Figure 3-3: Place Waypo int

Function
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ii. Place the cursor in the required position on the chart and press
ENTER to place the waypoint. The waypoint is added to the
waypoint list and named using the next available number.
The waypoint functions remain displayed so that further
waypoints can be placed.
If required, use EDIT WAYPOINT to name the waypoint as
described
in Editing Waypoint Details on page 3-5.
iii. When finished placing waypoints, press CLEAR.
4. To place a waypoint at the vessels
position:
Select PLACE WPT AT VESSEL. A new waypoint is placed
at the vessels current position.
5. To place a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
Select WAYPOINT LIST. The Waypoint List and associated
function
Soft Keys are displayed (Figure 3-4):
SIM OV NU
Figure 3-4: Waypo int List Disp lay

6. Select MAKE NEW WAYPOINT.
The waypoint is placed at the current vessel position or, if a GPS
fix is not available, the cursor position. The new waypoint is
added to the Waypoint List and named with the next available
number.
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To return to chart mode, press CLEAR twice.
Chartplotter
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Selectin g a Waypoint
Positioning the cursor over a waypoint selects that waypoint and
accesses the WAYPOINT OPTIONS function bar. This enables you
to GOTO (described in Section 3.4), edit (symbol, name, position),
erase or move the waypoint.
Selecting a waypoint from the Waypoint List allows you to GOTO
and edit (symbol, name, position, erase) the waypoint. The Waypoint
List also provides options to make a new waypoint and transfer
waypoints.
To select a waypoint using the cursor:
1. Move the cursor over the waypoint; the WAYPOINT OPTIONS
function bar, together with help text, is displayed (Figure 3-5):
Figure 3-5: Waypo int

Op tions
2. Press ENTER to select the waypoint function bar (Figure 3-6):
Figure 3-6: Waypoint

Function Bar
The selected waypoint can be edited via these
functions.
To select a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
1. Press ENTER to display the primary function bar (Figure 3-7):
Figure 3-7: Primary

Function Bar
2. Select WAYPOINTS and press ENTER to display the waypoint
function bar (Figure 3-8):

3-8 Function Bar Raychart 425
3. Select WAYPOINT LIST and press ENTER Chartplotter
to display the
Waypoint List.
The Waypoint List and associated function bar are displayed (see
Figure 3-4).
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The list details all waypoints. The selected waypoint is indicated
by the highlight bar with its position; bearing and range are
provided (if GPS fix available).
4. Use trackpad up/down to move through the list to highlight
the required waypoint.
The selected waypoint can be edited using the EDIT WAYPOINT
function.
Waypoint Data
Display
Waypoint data can be viewed in two ways: the cursor can be used to
select the waypoint to display the waypoint data in the status bar at
the top of the screen, or the waypoint details can be viewed on the
waypoint list.
To display waypoint data:
Move the cursor over the waypoint. The waypoint data is displayed in
the status bar, indicating waypoint number/name, bearing and range
from vessel (dashes are shown if no fix is available).
Whilst the cursor is over the waypoint, the WAYPOINT OPTIONS
function
bar is displayed.
To remove the waypoint data:
Move the cursor away from the waypoint or press CLEAR.
To display the waypoint details from the waypoint
list: Select the waypoint in the list as described
above.
The details for the selected waypoint are displayed in the lower half of
the
window. Date and time are included for all waypoints.
To remove the Waypoint List and return to chart mode, press CLEAR
three times.
Editin g Waypoint
Details
The name, symbol and position of a waypoint can be changed, either
by means of the cursor or via the Waypoint List.
Note: The target waypoint cannot be edited.
To edit a waypoint using the cursor:
1. Place the cursor over the waypoint, see Selecting a Waypoint on
page 3-4.
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to display the
10 Edit Way- point function bar. Chartplotter
3. Select EDIT WAYPOINT. The Edit Waypoint function bar is
displayed
(Figure 3-9):
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Operation 11
Figure 3-9: Edit Waypo int

Function
4. To edit the waypoint name, select EDIT NAME.
The NAME WAYPOINT window is displayed.
5. Use the trackpad to enter or edit the name as follows:
Use trackpad left/right to move the cursor to the character to
be changed. Up to eight characters can be used.
Use trackpad up/down to scroll through the characters.
When editing is complete, press ENTER; the waypoint
name is updated and the window is removed
6. To edit the symbol, select EDIT SYMBOL.
The SELECT SYMBOL options are displayed (Figure 3-10).
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Figure 3-10: Edit Symbol

Op tions
7. Use trackpad left/right to highlight the required symbol, then press
ENTER.
To edit a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
displayed
(Figure 3-11).
Figure 3-11: Prima ry Function Bar

Figure 3-12: Waypoint Function Bar

3. Select WAYPOINT LIST; the Waypoint List is displayed, with its
associated function bar (Figure 3-13):
Figure 3-13: Waypoint List
Function Bar
4. Select EDIT WAYPOINT; the waypoint edit functions are
displayed
(Figure 3-14):
Figure 3-14: Waypoint Edit

Functions
5. To edit the waypoint name, select EDIT NAME; the cursor is
placed in the name field of the selected waypoint.
i. Edit the name as previously described (up to eight characters).
6. To edit the waypoint symbol, select EDIT SYMBOL.
i. Use trackpad left/right to highlight the required symbol.
ii. Press ENTER to accept the choice or CLEAR to abort the
operation.
7. To change the waypoints position, select EDIT POSITION. The
cursor is placed in the Position field in the Waypoint List.
i. Use trackpad left/right to select the latitude/longitude
fields. ii. Use trackpad up/down to scroll through and edit
the values.
iii. When editing is complete, press ENTER to save the new
position.
Erasing Waypoints
Note: A waypoint that is the target waypoint or waypoints that are
also used in any saved route(s) cannot be erased. If an attempt is
made to erase a waypoint that is used in a saved route, the warning
WAYPOINT IS USED IN ROUTE(S) AND CANNOT BE
ERASED is displayed.
To delete a waypoint using the cursor:
1. Place the cursor over the waypoint; see Selecting a Waypoint on
page 3-4.
2. Select WAYPOINT OPTIONS and press ENTER to display the
Edit Way- point function bar.
3. Select ERASE WAYPOINT. A warning box appears. Press
ENTER to erase or CLEAR to retain. If erased, the waypoint
list is updated and the screen is cleared.
To delete a waypoint using the waypoint list:
1. Select the waypoint from the waypoint list as previously described.
The waypoint list function bar is displayed.
2. Use trackpad up/down to move through the list to highlight
the required waypoint.
3. Select ERASE WAYPOINT. Press ENTER to erase the
waypoint. To return to chart mode, press CLEAR three times.
Moving Waypoints
Any waypoint, except the target waypoint, can be moved. The
Waypoint function bar and cursor are used to move the selected
waypoint, or the waypoint position can be edited.
Note: Take care when editing waypoints as it is possible to move
waypoints that are used in routes stored in the Route Database
List.
To move a waypoint using the cursor:
page 3-4.
2. Select WAYPOINT OPTIONS and press ENTER to display the
Edit Way- point function bar.
3. Select MOVE WAYPOINT. The selected (highlighted) function
now has help text appended to it (Figure 3-15):
CURSOR SELECT POS, "ENTER"

MOVES WPT, "CLEAR" TO QUIT
Figure 3-15: Move Waypo int Function

4. Move the cursor to the required waypoint position.
5. When the cursor is in the correct position, press ENTER to set the
new position and return to normal cursor control.
To return to chart mode, press CLEAR.
To move a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
1. Select the waypoint using the Waypoint List as described above.
The waypoint functions are displayed.
2. To edit the waypoint position proceed as previously described in
Editing Waypoint Details on page 3-5.
3.3 Working with Rou tes

A route is made up of a series of waypoints (maximum 50). A
route is made by placing a series of waypoints on the chart.
When a route is created it becomes the current route and is displayed
on-screen. The current route is maintained after power-off. Only one
route can be current and is displayed (if it is in the field-of-view) as
solid lines connecting waypoints. If following the route, the current
leg is shown as a dotted line.
After a route has been created, the GOTO key can be used to
follow the route. The GOTO key provides various other options as
described in Section 3.4.
Up to 20 routes can be saved in the route database. Any one of these
can be selected from the database to be used as the current route.
The current route can be edited by adding and/or moving waypoints.
When a route has been saved, options are also provided to name or
erase a route.
This section explains how to perform the following tasks:
Create a new route.
Save the current route in the database.
Clear the current route.
Retrieve a route from the database list as the current route.
Display route information, including route leg data and
waypoint details.
Use the database list to erase and name existing routes.
Edit a route by adding, removing and moving waypoints.
To access the route function bar:
1. Press ENTER to display the primary function bar (Figure 3-16):
Figure 3-16: Primary Function Bar

2. Select ROUTES to display the first level functions (Figure 3-17):
Fig ure 3-17: First Level Functions

3. Select MORE to see more functions (Figure 3-18):
Figure 3-18: Seco nd Level
Functions
4. Select MORE again to return to the first level functions.
5. Press CLEAR to return to chart mode.
Creating a New Route

Note: If there is a current route on screen, it is cleared when
MAKE ROUTE is selected. If following the current route you are
prompted to STOP FOLLOW. Press ENTER to continue or
CLEAR to abandon route creation. If the route has not been
saved you are prompted to save it.
Waypoints in a route can be added/removed after it has been created,
either via the ROUTES function or via the cursor (see Editing a
Route in the following sections).
To make a new route by placing
waypoints:
Note: You can pan the chart and change the scale whilst placing
waypoints.
1. If necessary, move the cursor to the required area in which to
make the route and select a suitable chart scale.
2. Select ROUTES then MAKE ROUTE. The MAKE
ROUTE function is replaced with PLACE WAYPOINT,
together with help text
(Figure 3-19):
Figure 3-19: Place Waypo int

Function
3. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where the first
waypoint is to be placed and press ENTER.
Note: The cursor can be placed on an existing waypoint, if required;
the PLACE WAYPOINT function changes to USE THIS
WAYPOINT. Press ENTER to use the waypoint.
The waypoint appears on the screen at the cursor position. The
number displayed alongside the waypoint identifies its position in
the route.
Note: If the route is Cleared before it is saved, the waypoint is
removed.
4. Move the cursor to the next waypoint position; a dotted line
connects the cursor to the last placed waypoint.
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5. Press ENTER again. The next waypoint is placed and the dotted
line changes to a solid line.
Note: If the waypoint was placed incorrectly, it can be deleted by
pressing CLEAR. Successive waypoints can be deleted in this way.
6. Repeat Step 4. and Step 5. until all waypoints have been placed. Up
to
50 waypoints can be included in a route. Any existing waypoint(s)
can be included by placing the cursor on the waypoint(s).
7. When all your waypoints have been entered, press GOTO to
complete the route. The route is displayed on screen and is the
current route, but is not active, ie. not being followed.
8. Select MORE to access the SAVE ROUTE function, or
ENTER to return to chart mode.
Note: The completed route is stored in the units memory and will be
re-displayed if the unit is switched off and on again. However, it is
recommended that the route is saved as described below. The
current route waypoints do not appear in the waypoint list until the
route is saved.
Savin g the Current Route

Up to 20 named routes can be saved in the route database. These
routes can then be re-displayed and followed subsequently.
Note: If an operation is attempted that affects this route (eg.
CLEAR ROUTE) before the current route is saved, you are
prompted to save it.
To save and name the current route:
1. Select ROUTES, followed by MORE.
2. Select SAVE ROUTE. The Save Route list is displayed.
3. The next available entry on the list is highlighted. If required,
use trackpad up/down to select another position in the list; this
can be a blank slot, or an existing route no longer required.
(Figure 3-20).
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ute List
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4. Press ENTER to save the route. Press ENTER again (in response
to the prompt) to name the route or CLEAR to save as the default
ROUTE XX, where XX is the next available number.
When naming a route, use the trackpad to move the cursor right or
left to the character to be edited. Use trackpad up/down to scroll
through the characters or numerals. The name can contain up to eight
alphanumeric characters, including spaces.
5. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Route List, then press
CLEAR to return to the chart mode.
Clearing the Current Route from the Screen

To clear the current route from the screen, select CLEAR
ROUTE. If the current route has not been saved, you are
prompted to save it.
To clear the current route from the
screen:
1. Select ROUTES or place the cursor over a route leg until the leg
data is displayed in the Status Bar.
2. Select CLEAR ROUTE and press ENTER to clear the route or
press
CLEAR to cancel the
operation.
3. If the route has not been saved, a prompt gives the options
ENTER to save or CLEAR to remove the route from the screen.
4. To save the route in the database, press ENTER. The Name
Route functions are displayed, see Saving the Current Route on
page 3-11.
Retrievin g a Route from the

Database
A route from the database list can be selected as the current route. The
list is accessed from the second set of ROUTES functions.
To select a route as the current route:
1. Select ROUTES, followed by MORE, then ROUTE LIST. The
route list is displayed with the currently selected route highlighted
(Figure 3-21):
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Fig ure 3-21: Route List

Display
2. Select SHOW ROUTE. The route list is removed and the
selected route is shown on screen as the current route.
Displayin g Route Leg and Waypoint

Infor mation
To display information about a route leg, move the cursor over the
leg until its data is displayed in the status bar at the top of the
screen (Figure 3-22).
Figure 3-22: Status Bar showing

Current Route
To remove the data, move the cursor away from the route leg or press
CLEAR.
To display information about a route waypoint, move the cursor over
the waypoint until its pop-up data box is displayed (Figure 3-23).

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To remove the data, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press
CLEAR.
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Erasing or (re)Namin g a Route
A route or can be deleted or re-named via the Route List. When
deleting a route, you are prompted to confirm.
To select a route to delete:
route list is displayed with the selected route highlighted.
2. Select ERASE ROUTE.
3. Press ENTER to erase the route from the list. A warning box
appears, prompting you to press ENTER to confirm or CLEAR
to cancel the operation.
4. Press CLEAR three times to remove the route list and return to
chart mode.
To select a route to (re)name:
route list is displayed with the selected route highlighted.
2. Select NAME ROUTE. and press ENTER.
3. To name or rename a route, use trackpad left/right to select each
character to be edited. Use trackpad up/down to scroll through
the characters or numerals.
4. Press ENTER to accept the new name or CLEAR to cancel the
operation.
5. Press CLEAR three times to clear the Route List and return to
chart mode.
Editin g a Route
A route may be edited in order to:
Add a Waypoint into a route
Remove a Waypoint from a route
Move a Waypoint (as described in Section 3.2)
Reverse a Route
Any changes made to the route affect only the current route, so the
route must be saved in order to keep the changes.
Insert ing/Deleting Waypoints in a Route

To add waypoint(s) to the end of a route:
Note: If no current route is displayed, select a route from the Route
List and use the SHOW ROUTE function to make it active, see
Retrieving a route from the database.
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1. Select EDIT ROUTE and press ENTER; the PLACE
WAYPOINT function is shown as above (see Figure 3-19).
2. Add waypoint(s) to the route by moving the cursor and pressing
ENTER in the same way as the route was first created.
3. Remove waypoints from a route by pressing CLEAR in the same
way as the route was first created.
Note: When deleting waypoints, if the route has not been saved, the
waypoint is erased. If the route has been saved, the waypoint
remains on the screen.
To insert a waypoint into a route:
1. Move the cursor over the route leg where a waypoint is to be
inserted.
The route leg data is shown in the status bar (Figure 3-24)and the
ROUTE OPTIONS function, with help text, is displayed (Figure
3-25):
Figure 3-24: Route

Leg Data
Figure 3-25: Route Options

Function
2. Press ENTER; the Route Leg functions are displayed (Figure 3-
26):
Figure 3-26: Route Leg

Functions
3. Select INSERT WAYPOINT.
The cursor now controls the route leg which is connected to the
existing waypoints on either side of the cursor by a dotted line.
4. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the required position and
press ENTER to place the new waypoint and return to normal
cursor operation or CLEAR to cancel the operation.
Note: If you move the cursor over an existing waypoint, the option to
use this waypoint appears.
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The waypoints in the current route are re-numbered to identify
the new positions.
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To remove a waypoint from the route using the cursor:
page 3-4.
2. Select WAYPOINT OPTIONS; the Waypoint functions are
displayed.
3. Select REMOVE WAYPOINT; the waypoint is removed from
the route and the remaining waypoints in the current route are
renumbered accordingly.
3.4 Following Routes and Going to Target

Points
The GOTO key accesses the functions to follow a route or go to a
waypoint, port, nearest facility or current cursor position. When the
target destination is selected, the chartplotter calculates bearing,
distance and cross track error; this information can be repeated on
other instrumentation and passed to an autopilot via NMEA. Cross
Track Error (XTE) can be reset to zero from the actual vessel
position.
When the chartplotter is following a route, the target destination is
indicated by a square around the waypoint (or cursor marker) and a
dotted line shows the intended track, from the start point or previous
waypoint, to the target waypoint.
This section explains how to perform the following tasks:
Follow a route.
Reverse a route.
Target Point Arrival.
Altering the route, including joining at a selected waypoint,
advanc- ing waypoints and restarting XTE.
Go to an individual point, either an existing waypoint or the cursor.
Go to the nearest facility or a selected port.
Stop and Restart Follow/Goto.
An alarm is triggered when approaching a waypoint. Chapter 4
describes how to set the alarm.
To access the follow and goto functions:
1. Press GOTO to display the first level GOTO functions (Figure 3-
27):
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2. Select MORE to display the second level GOTO
functions
(Figure 3-28):
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Figure 3-28: Seco nd Level GOTO Functions

3. Select MORE to return to the first level functions.
4. Press CLEAR to return to the chart screen.
Note: The functions differ if a FOLLOW or GOTO is already in
progress
(see Stop Follow or Stop Goto on page 3-23).
Follow a Route
Note: If a route has been reversed or if a route on screen was being
followed, but stopped before completion, the target waypoint
(outlined by a square box) may be different to when the route was
created. The target waypoint should always be checked before
initiating a FOLLOW ROUTE.
To follow the current route:
1. Press the GOTO key. The Goto/Follow functions are displayed.
Alter- natively, place the cursor over a route leg until the Route
functions are displayed.
2. Select FOLLOW ROUTE.
The vessels current position becomes the origin and the first
waypoint in the current route becomes the target waypoint. A dotted
line connects the vessels current position to the target waypoint. This
line remains fixed on screen as the vessel moves. The function bar is
removed.
Revers e a Route
This option enables a return route to be generated from an existing
route which is then followed in reverse order, with waypoints
renumbered accordingly.
To reverse the current route:
From the normal chart display either:
1. Press ENTER to display the primary function bar, then select
ROUTES, followed by MORE, then REVERSE ROUTE.
or
2. Move the cursor over a route leg or waypoint until the ROUTE
OPTIONS function is displayed. Press ENTER to display the
options and select REVERSE ROUTE.
The current route is reversed on the screen and the waypoints
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To follow the reversed route:
3. Press the GOTO key. The Goto/Follow functions are displayed.
4. Press FOLLOW ROUTE.
The vessels current position becomes the origin and the first
waypoint in the reversed route becomes the target waypoint. The
function bar is removed.
Target Point Arrival

Target alarms (see Chapter 4) can be set up to sound when the
vessel is approaching the target point. The arrival alarm is defined as
a circle (not visible on the screen), with a specified radius around the
target.
The alarm is triggered when either of the following conditions is met:
The distance to the target point is less than that specified for the
Arrival alarm.
The vessel reaches the closest point of approach to the target (ie.
it crosses a line passing through the waypoint and perpendicular
to the track).
To cancel the Arrival alarm and go towards the next waypoint in
the route, press any key.
The target becomes the origin, the next waypoint becomes the target
point and the two are connected by a dotted line indicating the current
leg.
If the target waypoint was the subject of a GOTO, or was the last
waypoint in a route, the pop-up alarm is cleared and any temporary
waypoint is removed.
Alter a Route
A route can be followed from a selected waypoint (Join a route) or,
if already following, advanced to the next waypoint. Also the XTE
can be restarted, setting the current vessel position as the new origin.
In addition, a selected waypoint can be moved as described in
Section 3.2, or removed from the route as described in Section 3.3.
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Join a Rou te
To start following the current route from a selected waypoint:
1. Move the cursor over a route waypoint until the WAYPOINT
OPTIONS
function is displayed (Figure 3-29):
Figure 3-29: Route Options Function

2. Press ENTER and select FOLLOW FROM HERE(Figure 3-30).
FOLLOW EDIT REMOVE MOVE

FROM HERE WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT
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Function
The vessel follows the route, using the selected waypoint as the target.
3. To return to chart mode, move the cursor away from the
waypoint or press CLEAR.
Advance to a Waypoint
When following a route it is possible to advance to the next
waypoint, even if the current target waypoint has not been reached.
To advance to a waypoint:
1. Press the GOTO key to display the Goto/Follow functions
(Figure 3-31):
STOP RE START WAYPOINT

FOLLOW XTE ADVANCE
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Fig ure 3-31: GOTO/Follo w

Functions
2. Select WAYPOINT ADVANCE. The current leg of the route
is aban- doned and the next waypoint becomes the target. The
display is updated to show the new route leg.
Restart Cross Track Error (XTE)

Reset XTE is useful if you find yourself off track and prefer to go
directly to your target, rather than get back onto the original track.
Whilst following a route, or going to a target point, you can restart
Chapter 3: the XTE. This sets the XTE to zero and moves the origin to the 3-
Operation vessels actual position. 25
To restart XTE:
1. Press the GOTO
key.
If following a route, the following functions are displayed
(Figure 3-32):
STOP RESTART WAYPOINT

FOLLOW XTE ADVANCE
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Figure 3-32: GOTO

Op tions (1)
If a GOTO is in progress, the following functions are displayed
(Figure 3-33):
STOP RESTART
GOTO XTE
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Figure 3-33: GOTO

Op tions (2)
2. Select RESTART XTE. The dotted line between the original
origin and the target waypoint is redrawn from the vessels
current position to the target waypoint and the XTE is reset to
zero
Going to an Individua l Target

Rather than following a route, you can go directly to a selected
target. This can be an existing waypoint, a port or nearest facility or
the current cursor position.
Go to a Waypoint
To navigate directly to an existing waypoint:
1. From the normal chart display either:
i. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the required
waypoint until the waypoint options function is displayed
(Figure 3-34):
Figure 3-34: Waypo int Opt ions

...then press ENTER to display the waypoint functions (Figure 3-35):
Figure 3-35: Waypoint Functions
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or
ii. Press the GOTO key to display the waypoint options and
select GOTO WAYPOINT; the waypoint list appears. Use
the cursor to select the required waypoint (Figure 3-36):
SIM OV NU
Figure 3-36:
Waypo int List
Alternatively, a waypoint can be selected from the Waypoint
List as described in Section 3.2.
2. Select GOTO WAYPOINT.
A dotted line is drawn from the vessels current position to the
selected waypoint and navigation to the selected waypoint
begins.
Go to Cursor
Note: If navigation is currently in progress or if the cursor is homed
(Find Ship) it is not possible to go to cursor.
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To navigate directly to the current cursor position:
1. Press the GOTO key and select GOTO CURSOR. The GOTO
CURSOR
function now has help text appended to it (Figure 3-37):
GOTO MOVE CURSOR, "ENTER" TO START

CURSOR GOTO CURSOR, "CLEAR" TO QUIT
D4691_1
Figure 3-37: GOTO Cursor

Function
2. Use the trackpad to position the cursor as
required.
3. Press ENTER to start the GoTo, or CLEAR to cancel the
operation. A temporary waypoint is placed at the cursor position and
navigation proceeds towards it. The temporary waypoint is shown as
a square with a
dot in its centre and is connected to the vessels starting position by a
dotted line.
On arrival, the arrival alarm is sounded and the arrival pop-up
box is displayed.
Note: The temporary waypoint is not added to the waypoint list; when
the
GoTo is complete, or is stopped, the temporary waypoint is erased.
Go to a Port
You can navigate directly to the nearest port or to a selected
port or facility.
To navigate directly to selected port:
1. Press the GOTO key and select GOTO PORT to display the Port
List.
2. Use trackpad up/down to select the required port and press
ENTER to start the GoTo, or CLEAR to cancel the operation.
A dotted line is drawn between the current vessel position and the
target waypoint which is placed at the port. The line remains fixed on
the screen as the vessel moves.
Bearing, Range and Cross Track Error are calculated for the target
waypoint in the same manner as for any other Goto or Follow
function.
On arrival, the arrival alarm is sounded and the arrival pop-up
box is displayed.
To navigate directly to the nearest port or facility:
Chapter1.3: Press the GOTO key and select GOTO NEAREST to display the3-
Operation
list. 23
The list shows the eight nearest places where the selected facility
exists, in order of distance. The bearing and range (in selected
units) for each one is shown.
2. Use trackpad up/down to select the required destination and press
ENTER to start the GoTo, or CLEAR to cancel the
operation.
The operation is conducted in the same manner as for GOTO PORT
above.
Stop Follow or Stop Goto

To stop following the route or target point:
1. Either press the GOTO key or move the cursor over the target
waypoint.
2. Select the STOP GOTO or STOP FOLLOW function (Figure 3-
38):
STOP RESTART
GOTO XTE
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STOP RESTART WAY POINT

FOLLOW XTE ADVANCE
D4688_1
Figure 3-38: Stop Follow/Sto p Goto

Sof t Keys
The dotted line from the vessel to the target waypoint disappears.
3.5 Changing the Display

Mode
Use the PAGE key to select the required display mode. Repeat
presses of the PAGE key provide the following display modes:
Set Up functions (see Chapter 4)
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
Bearing & Distance Indication (BDI)
Waypoint data
Navigation data
Time/Date data
Return to Chart display
Note: Press GOTO in any display mode to return to normal Chart
display.
To change the display mode:
1. Press the PAGE key to show the SET UP functions with
SYSTEM SET UP
highlighted (Figure 3-39):
SYSTEM CHART TRACK GPS

SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP
D4699_1
Figure 3-39: Setup

Function Bar
2. Repeat Step 1 to cycle through each of the available display
modes.
Note: The Set Up Function Bar remains displayed in each display
mode. To remove the Set Up Function Bar, press CLEAR.
CDI Display
The CDI display shows Cross Track Error (XTE) and distance
to waypoint presented in a runway format (Figure 3-40):
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Figure 3-40: CDI

Display
The runway represents a 0.3nm width with the vessel symbol
shown at the bottom. Bearing to Waypoint, Distance to Waypoint,
Time to Go (TTG), Course Over Ground (COG) and Speed Over
Ground (SOG) are also shown. Time to Go is calculated on the basis
of distance to destination and Speed Over Ground (SOG) towards the
destination.
At waypoint ranges greater than 4nm, the symbol remains at the
top of the screen. As the waypoint range falls below 4nm, the
symbol moves down the centre line.
The checkered pattern moves down the screen to simulate
movement when SOG is greater than 2 knots.
The steering instruction is STEER STARBOARD if the XTE is
0.01nm or more to port, STEER PORT if the XTE is 0.01nm or
more to starboard or ON COURSE if the XTE is less than 0.01 on
either side. If no GOTO or follow is in progress, the steering
instruction is NO TARGET.
The graphical XTE indication places arrows either side of the
steering instruction and pointing towards it, dependent on the value
of XTE.
The first arrow is shown when the XTE reaches 0.01nm, the
second at.05nm and subsequently at 0.1nm intervals.
BDI Display
The BDI display shows deviation from the bearing to waypoint and
distance to waypoint. Cross track Error, Bearing to Waypoint,
Distance to Waypoint, Time to Go, COG and SOG are also shown.
Time To Go is calculated on the basis of distance to destination and
velocity made good towards destination (Figure 3-41).
Figu
re 3-41: BDI D4701_1
Disp lay
The line to the waypoint symbol is shown at an angle equal to
the difference between the COG and the Bearing to Waypoint.
The range scale automatically scales for distance. The ranges shown
are
1nm, 4nm, 20nm, 40nm, 100nm, 200nm, 400nm, 1000nm, 2000nm,
4000nm. In each case the range scale has graduations at , and
of the current scale.
The steering instruction is STEER STARBOARD if the waypoint
line is 1 or more to port, STEER PORT if the waypoint line is 1 or
more to starboard or ON COURSE if the waypoint line is dead
ahead. If no GOTO or follow is in progress, the steering instruction
is NO TARGET, no steering arrows are shown, but the rhumb line
indicator is shown.
The graphical XTE indication will place arrows either side of the
steering instruction and pointing towards it dependent on the
difference between COG and bearing to Waypoint. The first arrow is
shown when the difference reaches 5 and thereafter at 5 intervals.
Waypoint Data
The Waypoint Data display comprises text data occupying the
whole screen (Figure 3-42).
ROUTE
RO UTE 01
WAYPOINT
W P T 001
B R G 234 T
R N G 12.4 n m
COG 230 T TIME 13:29 12/12/99
SOG 6.8 Kts TTG 01:03
XTE 0.5 nm ETA 14:32 12/12/99
STEER STARBOARD
D4702_1
Figure 3-42: Waypoi nt Data Disp lay

If a route is not selected, the ROUTE field displays NO ROUTE.
The WAYPOINT field shows the name of the waypoint. If the
waypoint is part of a route then the title field includes the waypoint
index in the route. If there is no target waypoint the text indicates NO
WAYPOINT and all waypoint data is shown as dashes, one per
character. If a route is being followed and the waypoint is not named,
the text shows the waypoint number within the route (as displayed on
screen). If a GOTO Cursor or Port is in progress, the text indicates
GOTO CURSOR or GOTO Port Name.
BRG, RNG and XTE data relate to the target waypoint.
Time refers to time data which is acquired from GPS information.
Any local time offset is set in the System Set Up menu, see
Chapter 4.
The Time To Go (TTG) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) data
relate to the target waypoint (not the whole route) and are based on
the Speed Over Ground (SOG) towards the target. If the VMG is
negative, or data is not available, these fields are replaced by dashes,
one per character.
The steering instruction is STEER STARBOARD if the XTE is
0.01nm or more to port, STEER PORT if the XTE is 0.01nm or
more to starboard or ON COURSE if XTE is less than 0.01 on
either side.
If no GOTO or follow is in progress, the steering instruction is NO
TARGET, no steering arrows are shown, but the rhumb line
indicator is shown.
The graphical XTE indication places arrows either side of the rhumb
line indicator and pointing towards it, dependent on the value of
XTE. The first arrow is shown when the XTE reaches 0.01nm, the
second at.05nm and subsequently at 0.1nm intervals.
Note: The steering instruction and graphical XTE indication are
repeated on all text-only displays.
Navigatio n Data
The Navigation Data display comprises text data occupying the
whole screen (Figure 3-43):
POSITION
5045.252 N
106.000 W (c)
C O G 230 T
S O G 6.8 Kts
W A Y P O IN T 001
BRG 234 T GPS FIX
RNG 2.4 nm T IM E 14:32 12/12/99
STEER STARBOARD
D4703_2
Figure 3-43: Navigation Data Display

Textual data provides Position, SOG, COG, Bearing and Range to
waypoint, Time, Fix status and the XTE indicator. Any unavailable
data is replaced by dashes, one per character. When there is no GPS
fix but there is a value for the last fix, this is shown instead;
POSITION is replaced with LAST POSITION.
The (c) indicator only appears when the position has been user
calibrated. The Fix indicator shows the GPS Fix status and indicates
either D FIX,
SD FIX or NO FIX.
Note: Graphical XTE indicator is as per Waypoint Data on page 3-
26.
Time/Dat e Data
The Time/Date display comprises text data occupying the whole
screen
(Figure 3-44):
SUNRISE 06.23
SUNSET 21.34 TO DA Y
AT POSITION (USER SELECTED)
5045 .000 N
00106 .000 W (c)
T IM E 12:34
D A T E 26/01/99
ETA (WAYPOINT) 13:37 26/01/99
TTG (WAYPOINT) 01:03
ETA (ROUTE) 14:32 27/01/99
TTG (ROUTE) 34:03
STEER STARBOARD
D4704-1
Figure 3-44: Time/Da te Data Display

Textual data provides Sunrise and Sunset time, Current Time/
Date, Waypoint and Route arrival times plus the XTE indicator.
Sunrise and Sunset times are for the selected day and at the selected
position. The TODAY indicator emphasizes that the sunrise and
sunset times relate to the current day. If another day is selected, the
TODAY text is replaced with ON XX/XX/XX where XX/XX/XX is
the selected date in the current format.
When the Time/Date screen is first opened, the data relates to the
current day, unless there is no date information available. In this case
the last date is used. The vessels current position is used unless there
is no GPS fix in which case the cursor position is used and shown as
a USER SELECTED position.
The position data can be either as selected by you, in which case the
text relating to the position is USER SELECTED, or the current
position in which case the text is VESSEL.
The (c) indicator only appears when the position has been user
calibrated. The Time and Date fields show the local current time and
date.
The TTG and ETA (WAYPOINT) data relates to the target waypoint.
The TTG
and ETA (ROUTE) data relates to the end of the route.
All data is based on the SOG towards the current target. If the SOG
is negative, or data is not available, these fields are replaced with
dashes, one per character.
To display Sunrise/Sunset information for a different date:
1. If the Set Up functions are displayed, press CLEAR to remove
them;
press ENTER to display the position functions (Figure 3-45).
SET PREVIOUS NEXT

POSITION TODAY
DAY DAY
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Figure 3-45: Pos ition

Functions
2. Select PREVIOUS DAY or NEXT DAY as required to
display Sun- rise/Sunset information for a particular date.
3. Select TODAY to return the display to current date.
To set the position data manually:
1. Display the Position functions as described for Sunrise/Sunset
display above (Figure 3-45).
2. Select SET POSITION then either:
i. VESSEL POSITION which sets the position to the current
position of the vessel, or
ii. SELECT POSITION which enables specific
Latitude/Longitude data to be entered.
Use cursor left/right to select individual characters to
edit. Use cursor up/down to select the required
character.
iii. Press ENTER to complete, or CLEAR to abort, the
change(s).
3.6 Transferr ing Waypoints and

Routes
Displaye d Waypoints
Waypoints and routes can be received and transmitted via NMEA,
see also Chapter 5, Section 5.3, Installing the Chartplotter. The
NMEA link could be to a PC, typically via a spare RS232 COM port.
Managing Database Lists

The SEND WAYPOINTS function sends all waypoints in the
Waypoint List and all routes in the Route List. Sending the Waypoint
List does not affect current routes.
Note: Sending the Waypoint List includes waypoints in an unsaved
route.
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The RECEIVE WAYPOINTS function adds waypoints and routes
received via NMEA to the Waypoint List and Route List.
Note: Where multiple waypoints have the same position, the last
waypoint sent is the only one included in the Waypoint List.
To send waypoints (and route lists):
displayed
(Figure 3-46):
Figure 3-46: Primary

Function Bar

Function Bar
3. Select WAYPOINT LIST.
The Waypoint List is displayed, with its associated function bar
(Figure 3-48):
Figure 3-48: Waypoint List

Function Bar
4. Initiate receiving of waypoints on the NMEA compatible
equipment.
5. Select WPT/ROUTE TRANSFER.
The waypoint transfer functions are displayed (Figure 3-49):

Functions
6. Select SEND WAYPOINTS and press ENTER; the text changes
to
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7. To stop waypoint transfer, press ENTER.
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To receive waypoints and route lists:
1. Display the Waypoint List as previously described, then select
WPT/ROUTE
TRANSFER.
2. Select RECEIVE WAYPOINTS and press ENTER; the text
changes to
STOP RECEIVING and remains
selected.
3. Initiate sending waypoints on the NMEA compatible equipment.
4. To stop waypoint transfer, press ENTER.
Note: If either the Waypoint List or Route List becomes full, a
warning is displayed and the operation is terminated.
3.7 Using Tracks

The Track function is used to mark an on-screen trail that the vessel
has followed, as if it had left a visible fixed wake.
While the track is turned on, it is recorded in the display units
memory. You specify the interval at which track points are made and
a line is drawn on-screen between each point. Up to 2000 track points
can be saved in total.
The track remains on-screen, even following a Power off/on, until
the track is cleared.
Using the SmartRoute function, a track can also be converted to and
saved as a route which is automatically reversed, ready for use as a
return voyage.
This section describes how to:
Set up a track and specify the interval between track points.
Clear the current track.
Convert the track to a route (SmartRoute).
To access the track controls:
1. From chart mode, press the PAGE key to display the chart set
up function bar (Figure 3-50):
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Figure 3-50: Set Up

Function Bar
2. Select TRACK SET UP to display the Track function bar (Figure
3-51):
Figure 3-51: Track Set Up Options
The following instructions assume that the track functions are
displayed.
Settin g up a Track
Use the track functions to switch the track on and to specify the
interval at which track points are placed. The time interval between
track points can be set to 1s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 10min or 30 minutes.
The distance spacing between track points can be set to 0.05nm,
0.1nm, 0.5nm or 1nm. The maximum track length is 2000 points.
When this limit has been reached, track points continue to be placed,
but the oldest points start to be deleted. Track points continue to be
placed until the track is switched off. The current track is retained
even when the unit is powered off.
Setting a short time interval between track points is best suited to
navigation within a close or complex environment, eg. an estuary or
marina whereas, in contrast, a greater distance interval is best suited
to a long haul voyage.
When complete, a track can be converted to and saved as a route
(SmartRoute).
Refer to the track interval setting guide (Figure 3-52) to determine
the best setting for your planned voyage; this is particularly
important if you wish to use SmartRoute to convert the track to a
route.
1s 33 min
10 s 5 hrs, 30 min
30 s 16 hrs, 40 min
1 min 33 hrs, 20 min
10 min 13 days, 21 hrs, 20 min
30 min 41 days, 16
TRACK INTERVAL
hrs
TRACK TIME
SETTING
0.05 nm 100 nm
0.1 nm 200 nm
0.5 nm 1000 nm
1.0 nm 2000 nm
TRACK DISTANCE
D4971_1
Figure 3-52: Track Interval

Setting Guide
To set up a track:
1. Select the INTERVAL function.
Use trackpad up/down to select the appropriate options to set
either a time interval or a distance interval; press up to increase
the interval or down to decrease the interval.
2. Use trackpad left/right to select TRACK ON and press ENTER.
The TRACK ON text changes to indicate
TRACK OFF.
The vessels track is displayed on-screen with a line joining the
points at the selected interval.
Clearing the Current

Track
The current track can be cleared from the screen.
To clear the current track:
1. Select CLEAR TRACK.
The current track is cleared from the screen and
memory.
2. If no further track points are to be placed, select TRACK OFF and
press
ENTER; the TRACK OFF text changes to indicate
TRACK ON.
SmartRoute
SmartRoute enables the latest track to be converted to a route.
To convert a track to a route:
1. Select MAKE INTO ROUTE and press ENTER.
The current track is converted to a new route, with the most
recently placed track point as the start of the route, ie. the track is
reversed.
If there is an unsaved current route on screen, the option to save the
route is given, see Section 3.3, Working with Routes.
2. Check the calculated route and, in particular, that the route
deviation from the original, given in the warning box, is within
navigable limits.
3.8 Displaying Chart

Information
Nav-Chart cards include a number of displayed objects for which
data is available, eg. lights, buoys, ports or tidal data. Placing the
cursor over an object displays its associated data in a pop-up box.
Typical examples for Port Services and Tide Information are given
below.
Port Services
At detailed chart scales, placing the cursor over a port symbol enables
detailed information to be displayed. Port information is indicated by
the
symbol. The port facilities are listed in the object information
pop-up and, where available, details for each facility can be
displayed.
In some areas the chart shows symbols for individual facilities. These
facilities and symbols are dependent upon the particular area Nav-
Chart card used.
To obtain port services information:
1. Place the cursor over the port symbol for which information is
required. The PORT SERVICES function, together with help
text, is displayed (Figure 3-53):
Figur
e 3-53: Port Ser vices D4707_1
Function
2. To view the port services available, press ENTER. The available
services are listed on-screen in an object information pop-up
(Figure 3-54):
OTHER INFORMATION
FUEL
GENERAL SERVICES
FIRST AID
OTHER UTILITIES ON THE
PIER WATER
REPAIR SERVICES
D4708_1
Figure 3-54: Availab le Port Ser vices

3. Use the trackpad to select the required service and press
ENTER to display further details (Figure 3-55):
HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
BANKS
LAUNDRIES
CAR RENTAL
FISHING/DIVING
ICE
D4709_1
Figur e 3-55: Port Ser vice

De tails
4. To see more options (if available), select the.......More.......
option and press ENTER.
5. Press CLEAR to remove the pop-up from the screen.
Tide Information
At detailed chart scales, placing the cursor over a Tide Height or
Current symbol for more than 0.5 seconds enables detailed tide
information to be
displayed in an object information pop-up box. Soft keys enable
Sun/Moon Data and Previous/Next Day information to be displayed.
Tidal Height
To obtain Tide Height Data:
1. Place the cursor over a Tide Height symbol
The Tidal Heights soft key and help text appear (Figure 3-
56).
TIDAL "ENTER"FOR TIDAL INFORMATION ,

HEIGHTS "CLEAR" OR MOVE CURSOR QUITS
D4972_1
Figure 3-56: Tidal Heights

Sof t Key
2. Press ENTER to show the Tidal Heights information (Figure 3-
57) or CLEAR to cancel the operation. If no Fix is available (to
provide date information), a warning box appears.
NANTUCKET
M
1.31
TIDAL HEIGHT
1.06
0.81
0.57
0.33
0.08
-0.15
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
TIME
CURSOR TODAY
TIME 4:18 DATE:13/ 7/99
HEIGHT -0.0 m TIME:04:13:56
HIGH WATER LOW WATER

12:17 0.9 m 5:37 -0.1 m
--:-- ---.- m 17:37 -0.0 m
MORE "ENTER" TO SELECT MOON DATA

OPTIONS AND DATE, "CLEAR" QUITS
Disp l
Figure 3-57: Tidal Height
ay D4973_1
The Port Name is that supplied by the Nav-Chart cartridge. The
Tidal Height graph is automatically scaled. The cursor, represented by
a dashed line, can be moved along the horizontal axis by means of the
Trackpad. A CURSOR data box below the graph shows
corresponding TIME and HEIGHT.
Times and heights of HIGH WATER and LOW WATER are
shown in their individual boxes.
DATE and TIME for TODAY (default) are shown with
PREVIOUS/NEXT DAY information available via the MORE
OPTIONS soft key; repeated presses of these two soft keys moves
the date back/forward one day at a time.
3. To return to chart display, press CLEAR.
To display the Tide Height at a particular Date/Time:
1. Press ENTER to select MORE OPTIONS; the
SUN/MOON DATA soft keys are shown (Figure 3-58).
SUN/MOON PREVIOUS TODAY NEXT

DATA DAY DAY
D4975_1
Figure 3-58: Sun/Moo n Dat a

Soft Keys
2. Using trackpad left/right, select PREVIOUS DAY or NEXT
DAY soft key; press ENTER the appropriate number of times to
select the required Date.
3. Using trackpad left/right, move the cursor to the required time of
day.
The Cursor box shows the Tide Height for that particular
Date/Time.
4. Select TODAY to return to current Date/Time.
To display Sun/Moon data:
1. Select SUN/MOON DATA.
The SUN rise/set and MOON rise/set times are shown in
individual boxes.
The MOON PHASE box indicates the number of days referred
to full moon, together with a pictorial representation (Figure 3-
59).
NANTUCKET
M
1.31
TIDAL HEIGHT
1.06
0.81
0.57
0.33
0.08
-0.15
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
TIME
SUN TODAY
RISES 4:18 DATE:13/ 7/99
SETS 19:13 TIME:04:13:56
MOON MOON PHASE

RISES 4:50 FIRST QRT
SETS 19:45 IN 7 DAYS
TIDAL PREVIOUS
HEIGHTS NEXT
DAY TODAY DAY
D4976_1
Figure 3-59: Tidal Heights & Sun/Moo n Data

Display
2. Select TIDAL HEIGHTS or press CLEAR to return to the
Tidal Heights data.
Tidal Current
To obtain Tidal Current Data:
1. Place the cursor over a Tide Current symbol
The Tidal Current soft key and help text appear (Figure 3-60).
TIDAL "ENTER"FOR TIDAL INFORMATION ,

CURRENT "CLEAR" OR MOVE CURSOR QUITS
Figure 3-60: Tidal Current D4978_1
Sof t Key
2. Press ENTER to show the Tidal Current information and soft keys
(Figure 3-61) or CLEAR to cancel the operation.
N A N T U C K EHTA R B O R
kts TIDAL CURRENT
1.43
0.90
0.36
-0.16
-0.69
-1.22
-1.75
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
TIME
CURSOR TODAY
TIME 4:30 DATE: 13/ 7/99

SET 350 TIME: 01:15:10
DRIFT 1.1Kts
MAX TIME SET DRIFT SLACK

EBB 3:21 350 1.8Kts 12:02
FLOOD 8:02 171 1.4kts 5:56
EBB 15:59 350 1.7Kts --:--
FLOOD 20:24 171 1.2Kts 18:31
MORE "ENTER" TO SELECT MOON DATA

OPTIONS AND DATE, "CLEAR" QUITS
D4979_1
Figure 3-61: Tidal Current

Display
The Port Name is that supplied by the Nav-Chart cartridge. The
Tidal Current graph is automatically scaled. The cursor, represented
by a dashed line, can be moved along the horizontal axis by means
of the Trackpad. A CURSOR data box below the graph shows
corresponding TIME, SET and DRIFT.
DATE and TIME for TODAY (default) are shown with
PREVIOUS/NEXT DAY information available via the MORE
OPTIONS soft key; repeated presses of these two soft keys moves
the date back/forward one day at a time.
Times of MAXimum EBB and FLOOD Tides, together with SET
and DRIFT figures are shown. A separate box shows corresponding
SLACK figures. These data correspond to the selected Date/Time.
3. To return to chart display, press CLEAR.
To display the Tidal Current data for a particular Date:
1. Press ENTER to select MORE OPTIONS; the
SUN/MOON DATA soft keys are shown (Figure 3-62).
Chapter 3: 3-
Operation 41
SUN/MOON PREVIOUS TODAY NEXT

DATA DAY DAY
D4975_1
Figure 3-62: Sun/Moon Data

Sof t Keys
2. Using trackpad left/right, select PREVIOUS DAY or NEXT
DAY soft key; press ENTER the appropriate number of times to
select the required Date.
3. Select TODAY to return to current Date/Time.
To display Sun/Moon data:
1. Select SUN/MOON DATA; the SUN rise/set and MOON
rise/set times are shown in individual boxes.
The MOON PHASE box indicates the number of days referred
to full moon, together with a pictorial representation (Figure 3-
63).
N A N T U C K EHTA R B O R
kts
1.43 TIDAL CURRENT
0.90
0.35
-0.18
-0.69
-1.22
-1.75
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
TIME
SUN TODAY
RISES 4:18 DATE:13/ 7/99
SETS 19:13 TIME:01:16:56
MOON MOON PHASE

RISES 4:50 FIRST QRT
SETS 19:45 IN 7 DAYS
TIDAL PREVIOUS
CURRENT NEXT
DAY TODAY DAY
D4980_1
Figure 3-63: Tidal Current & Sun/Moo n Data

3- Raychart
Disp lay425
42 Chartplotter
2. Select TIDAL CURRENT or press CLEAR to return to the
Tidal Current data.
3.9 Man Overboard (MOB)
If a person or object is lost overboard, and you need to return to
the location, use the Man Overboard (MOB) function.
Note: To obtain MOB position, a valid GPS fix must be available.
To initiate the MOB procedure from the Chart display, press and hold
the GOTO key for two seconds. The system performs the following
tasks automatically:
Stops any GoTo or Follow operation.
Selects a 1/2 nm scale (even if cartography is not available).
Marks the current position as a temporary waypoint with an MOB
symbol which replaces any current active waypoint and
route.
Displays the MOB data box, showing the bearing and range to
the MOB position, the elapsed time since the MOB was
initiated and COG data (Figure 3-64).
Figure 3-64: MOB

Data Box
Sends an MOB message, including bearing and range, to other
units in the system, via NMEA.
Notes: (1) A suffix (c) to the POSition data indicates that the
vessels position has been User Calibrated, see Chapter
4,Chart Set Up Parameters.
(2) The RANGE key operates normally to change chart
scale.
To cancel MOB, press and hold the GOTO key for 2
seconds.
The MOB symbol and data box are removed and the unit returns
to normal Chart mode.
3.10Alarms
The chartplotter reports the following alarms (Table 3-1 ):
Table 3-1: Alarm Set tings
Alarm Indicates
Arrival The vessel has arrived at the active waypoint: it

has either reached the arrival circle (the radius of
which is specified) or, has reached its closest point
of approach (defined by a line passing through the
waypoint and perpendicular to the track).
XTE The vessel has exceeded the specified distance

(maximum cross track error) from the active
route leg.
Anchor The vessel has drifted from its anchor position

(set when the alarm was turned on) by more than
the specified distance.
No Fix GPS fix or Differential data has been lost for more
than 30 s.
The alarms are switched on or off, and the limits set, using the Chart
Set Up function via the PAGE key menu, see Chapter 4, Section
4.3, Chart Set Up Parameters.
When an alarm is triggered, the alarm buzzer sounds and a pop-up
box, describing the alarm, is displayed.
To silence the alarm and clear the message, press any key.
Chapter 4: 4-1
Setting Up
Chapter 4: Setting Up
4.1 Introduction
When you have installed your system and are familiar with its
basic operation, you may wish to set it up to operate according to
your requirements and display information according to your
preferences.
This is achieved using the function controls which are displayed when
the
PAGE key is pressed. These settings can be changed at any time.
When your preferences are set, they maintain until they are reset and
are retained even when the unit is powered off.
This chapter covers the following topics:
System parameters and default settings.
Chartplotter-specific parameters and default
settings. The set up parameters are selected via three
soft keys:
System Set Up: controlling overall functionality.
Chart Set Up: controlling the chartplotter functions, including
waypoint information and vectors.
GPS Set Up: displaying the Raystar 120 GPS receiver status.
Note: The additional TRACK SET UP function is covered in
Chapter 3:Op- eration.
This section provides instructions for displaying and changing the
factory default values to your preferences. The following sections list
the parameters with their possible settings and describe the function
of each parameter in turn.
4.2 System Set Up Parameters

To set the System default parameters:
1. From chart mode, with no function bar displayed, press the PAGE
key to display the SET UP function bar (Figure 4-1):
D4694_1
Figure 4-1: Set Up

Function Bar
4-2 Raychart
2. Use trackpad left/right to highlight SYSTEM SET425
UP and press
ENTER Chartplotter
to display the System Set Up menu (Figure 4-2):
Figure 4-2: System Set Up Me nu
3. Use trackpad up/down to move the highlight up or down the list.
4. When the required parameter is highlighted, use trackpad
left/right to step through the settings.
5. When the required values have been chosen, press ENTER to
imple- ment the change and return to the set up function bar.
6. Press CLEAR to clear the function bar and return to the chart
display.
Note: To return all settings to their original factory settings,
perform a factory reset as described in Chapter 6.
Table 4-2 lists the System menus and their options, shows the
factory default settings and provides space to make a note of
personal settings. Each parameter is described in the following
subsections.
Table 4-2: System Menu Opt ions
Factory
Menu Item Default New Setting
Options
BEARIN MAGnetic/TRUE TRUE

G
MODE
KEY BEEP OFF/ON ON

(km) STATUTE MILES (sm)
DISTAN NAUTICAL MILES
CE (nm)
UNITS KILOMETERS
U ICAL
NA T MILES
SPEED UNITS KNOTS KNOTS

KILOMETERS PER
HOUR
(KPH)
MILES PER HOUR
(MPH)
Table 4-2: System Menu Opt ions (Continued)
Factory
Menu Item Default New Se tting
Opt ions
DEPTH UNITS METRES
METRE
S FEET
FATHO
MS
VARIATION 30W to 30E (1 steps) 0.0E
DATE FORMAT DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY

DD/MM/YY
TIME OFFSET UTC or local offset UTC

value up to 13
hours in 1 hour
steps
LANGUAGE Multi Language
ENGLISH SIMULATOR
OFF/ON OFF
SIMULAT 00Kt to 99Kt in 1Kt steps 00Kt

ED SOG
SIMULAT 000 to 359 in 1 steps 000

ED COG
Bearin g Mode
The mode (MAGnetic or TRUE) of all bearing and heading data
displayed. This is indicated by M or T in the BRG or COG field of
the Chart status bar.
Key Beep
This setting controls audible feedback resulting from operation of
the keys.
Note: Alarms remain active.
Unit
s This sets the units for distance, speed and depth. This setting will be
used to display all data. However, the distance units do not affect the
chart scale, which is always in nautical miles.
Variation
The variation value is the difference between True and Magnetic
direction data for heading or bearing values. The Magnetic
value is derived from True by applying the user selected value
of variation.
The variation is varied in 1 steps to 30 East or West. Press trackpad
right to move the value eastward, or left to move it westward. The
selected value is retained when the unit is switched off. The Default
value is zero.
Date Format
Set the preferred date format (DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY). The
selected setting is retained when the unit switched off. The Default is
DD/MM/YY.
Time Offset
To display local time, use the trackpad to change from UTC to the
required time offset. This can be up to 13 hours, in 1 hour steps.
The default is UTC.
Language
Select the language in which information is to be displayed. The
selected language is used for screen text, labels, menus and options.
Chart text, provided by the chart card, is not affected.
Simulator
The simulator allows operation of the Raychart 425 without data
from external sources. The options are ON or OFF.
When ON is selected the simulator generates position, SOG and
COG data and uses the simulated data instead of any real data. A
flashing SIM status indicator is displayed in the left hand corner of
the Status Bar at the top of the screen.
Note: The simulated data overrides any real data that the display
unit is receiving from externally connected equipment.
The position is initially the position of the cursor when the simulator
is switched on and the SOG and COG are as selected by the user.
The position is updated to reflect the SOG and COG. See Simulated
SOG and Simulated COG below.
If a GOTO or Follow is started, the simulator does not use the
selected value of COG but, instead, generates a value of COG that
simulates the navigation function in progress. When GOTO or
Follow is stopped, the user selected value of COG is used.
Simulate d SOG
Use horizontal movements of the trackpad to adjust the value of SOG
which is adjustable in 1 knot intervals from 00 to 99.
The Default value is zero and the selected value is retained on
power down.
If the simulator is switched OFF, the value is shown as dashes
and no adjustment is possible.
Simulate d COG
Use horizontal movements of the trackpad to adjust the value of
COG which is adjustable in 1 intervals from 000 to 359. It
wraps around from 000 to 359 and from 359 to 000.
The Default value is zero and the selected value is retained on
power down.
If the simulator is switched OFF, the value is shown as dashes
and no adjustment is possible.
4.3 Chart Set Up Parameters

The CHART SET UP function allows the chartplotter to be set up
according to your system configuration and your personal
preferences.
To set the Chart default parameters:
1. Press the PAGE key to display the SET UP function bar
(Figure 4-3):
D4694_1
Figure 4-3: Set Up

Function Bar
2. Use the trackpad left/right to highlight the CHART SET UP
function and press ENTER to display the Chart Set Up menu
(Figure 4-4):
Figure 4-4: Chart Set Up Me nu
3. Use trackpad up/down to highlight the required parameter, then
use trackpad left/right to select the required setting.
4. When the required values have been set, press ENTER to
clear the menu and return to the set up function bar.
5. Press CLEAR to clear the function bar and return to the normal
display.
Note: To return all settings to their original factory settings,
perform a factory reset as described in Chapter 6.
Table 4-3 lists the Chart Set up parameters and their options, shows
the factory default setting and provides a space to make a note of the
new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following
subsections. Table 4-3: Chart Setup Parame ters
Factory
Parameter Def ault New Se tting
Options
ORIENTATION NORTH NORTH UP

UP
COURSE
UP HEAD
UP
PLOTTER MODE OFF/ON
ON SHOW
WAYPOINTS OFF/ON
ON
WAYPOINT SYMBOL FISH, SCULL, X

ANCHOR or X
AUTOZOOM OFF/ON ON
SCREEN AMPLIFIER
OFF/ON ON COG VECTOR
OFF/ON
OFF
ARRIVAL CIRCLE 0.01nm, 0.1nm

0.05nm,
0.1nm, 0.5nm
ANCHOR ALARM OFF, OFF

0.01nm,
0.05nm, 0.1nm,
0.5nm
XTE ALARM OFF, 0.01nm, OFF
0.05nm, 0.1nm,
0.3nm, 0.5nm
CHART TEXT OFF/ON
ON CHART
BOUNDARIES OFF/ON
ON
DEPTH OFF/ON ON
CONTOURS
<5
M
Table 4-3: Chart Setup Parame ters (Continued)
Factory
Par ameter Defau lt New Setting
Options
DEPTH OFF/ON ON
CONTOURS
10M
DEPTH OFF/ON ON
CONTOURS
>20M
POSITION OFF/ON/SET CAL OFF

CALIBRA- TION
Orientation
The chart orientation is normally North Up, but can be changed to
Course Up or Head Up. The selected mode is always shown in the
inverse video Mode Indicator in the top left hand corner of the Status
Bar at the top of the display in the form NU (North Up), HU
(Heading Up) or CU (Course Up). The orientation modes function as
follows:
North Up: The chart is displayed with north upwards. This is
the default mode and is the only mode available if there is no
COG data.
Course Up: The chart is rotated such that the currently selected
course (bearing to the target waypoint) or, if no navigation
function is taking place, the current COG value is shown
upwards.
To update the Course Up reference whilst Course Up is the current
mode, re-select COURSE UP from the set up menu.
If a new course is selected, eg. a new target waypoint, the chart
displays the new course upwards.
Head Up: The chart is displayed with the vessels current
COG upwards. As the heading changes the chart rotates
periodically to maintain orientation.
Note: Head Up and Course Up modes are dependent upon a valid
GPS
fix.
Plotte r Mode
Plotter mode allows the user to zoom in beyond the level of
cartography and continue to use plotter functions. The selected
setting is retained when unit switched off.
Show Waypoints
This option controls whether or not the waypoints are shown on the
Chart display, with their appropriate symbols. The active waypoint,
and waypoints in the current route, are always shown.
Waypoint Symbol
This option allows selection of the symbol for waypoint display. The
selected symbol is used for subsequent waypoints. Existing
waypoints are not affected. The selected symbol is retained when the
unit switched off.
Autozoom
When autozoom is enabled, commencing any navigation function or
selecting FIND SHIP activates Autozoom. When active, this selects
the chart range and position such that the vessel and the target
waypoint are both on screen but at the largest scale possible. Moving
the cursor off the vessel, or changing scale, deactivates Autozoom.
Autozoom will not zoom in beyond the largest cartographic scale
(unless Plotter Mode is activated). When in MOB mode, Autozoom
is selected automatically and will zoom in as far as possible,
irrespective of the selection of Plotter Mode.
Screen Amplifier
Screen amplifier mode makes best use of the screen by positioning
the vessel on the screen so as to increase forward visibility. The
screen amplifier is only active when the cursor is homed on the
vessel.
COG Vector
When ON, a vector line from the vessel is drawn in the direction of
COG. This line extends to the edge of the screen. If COG is not
valid, no line is drawn. The selected setting is retained when the unit
switched off.
Arriva l Circle
The selected value is used as the arrival circle radius. When
approaching the target waypoint, this is the distance at which the
arrival alarm sounds. The selected setting is retained when unit
switched off. Arrival criteria are met when the arrival circle is entered
or a line perpendicular to the desired track and passing through the
waypoint is crossed.
Anchor Alarm
The selected value is used as the anchor alarm distance. If the vessel
moves outside of the selected distance from its position (at the time
that the alarm was enabled) the alarm sounds and an alarm message
is displayed.
To silence the alarm, press any key. This removes the warning and
resets the distance, ie. the alarm will not sound again unless the
vessel moves the selected distance from its position (at the time that
the alarm was silenced). The alarm is set to OFF on power up.
XTE Alarm
The selected value is used as the cross track error limit. The alarm
sounds when the cross track error exceeds the selected limit when a
GOTO or a Route Follow is in progress and an alarm message is
displayed.
Chart Text
When ON, Chart text, eg. place names are shown on the screen.
The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.
Chart Boundaries
When ON, Chart boundary lines are shown on the screen. The
selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.
Depth Contours <5M

When ON, depth contours less than 5 metres are shown. The
Depth Contours 10M

When ON, depth contours of 10 metres are shown. The selected
setting is retained when the unit switched off.
Depth Contours >20M

When ON, depth contours greater than 20 metres are shown. The
Positio n Calib ration

When ON, all position data is offset from WGS 84 by the amount of
the selected calibration and is suffixed by (c). The selected setting is
retained when the unit switched off. The default calibration offset is
zero.
To perform position calibration:
1. Using horizontal trackpad movements, select SET CAL.
The menu is removed and a single function and help text are
shown
(Figure 4-5):
D4713_
Figure 4-5: Set Position

Function
2. Using the trackpad, set the value of offset required. The distance
and bearing of cursor from vessel is displayed in the Status Bar as
BRG and RNG.
3. Press ENTER to confirm the selected offset value or CLEAR to
reset the value to zero and return to the Chart Set Up menu.
An offset of 2nm or less is applied to all position data equal to the
range and bearing between the WGS 84 position and the position
entered. The menu returns with ON highlighted.
Note: Pressing ENTER with a selected offset of more than 2nm
gives a warning message which is cleared on any key press. The
Calibration Set Up mode maintains and the user can either reselect
an acceptable offset or press CLEAR to reset the value to zero and
return to the Set Up menu.
4.4 GPS Setup

The GPS set up page provides information for the status of the
tracked navigation satellites plus HDOP and satellite Fix Status. It
also provides the ability to set up a Differential GPS (RC420D), by
manually retuning it to a different differential beacon.
To select GPS Set Up:
1. Press the PAGE key to display the SET UP functions:
D4694_1
Figure 4-6: GPS Setup

Functions
2. Use the trackpad to highlight the GPS SET UP function and press
ENTER to display the GPS STATUS screen and soft key.
GPS STATUS is displayed (Figure 4-7).
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
SD-FIX
D4714_2
SD-GPS "ENTER" FOR SD-GPS SETUP MENU

SET UP "CLEAR" TO QUIT
D4995_1
Figure 4-7: GPS Sta tus Screen

and Sof t Key
The GPS STATUS screen provides, for each tracked satellite, the
satellite number, a graphical signal strength bar, status, azimuth
angle and its elevation angle from your vessel.
Positional accuracy is dependent upon these parameters; in particular,
the azimuth and elevation angles are used in a triangulation process
to calculate your position. HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Position)
is a measure of this accuracy; a higher figure signifies greater error.
In ideal circumstances, the figure should be in the region of 1.0. The
Fix Status can indicate:
SD-FIX, where a Satellite Differential fix has been acquired
FIX, where a differential beacon fix has been acquired
NO FIX, where no satellite fix can be acquired
To access the SD GPS Setup menu:
1. Press ENTER; the SD GPS SET UP menu is displayed (Figure
4-8):
S D G P SS E T U P
SD MODE ENABLED
SATELLITE SELECT AUTO
SD SATELLITE NAME XXXX
SIGNAL STRENGTH 50dB
AZIMUTH 234
ELEVATION 23
D 4996_1
Figure 4-8: SD GPS SET

UP Me nu
2. Using vertical trackpad movements, select SD MODE.
3. Use horizontal trackpad movements to toggle between ENABLED
and
DISABLED.
Select ENABLED to allow the unit to use SD corrections if
available.
Select DISABLED to force the unit to calculate a normal
GPS fix with no satellite GPS corrections.
4. Use vertical trackpad movements to select SATELLITE SELECT
and use horizontal trackpad movements to toggle between AUTO
and MAN- UAL.
Select AUTO to instruct the unit to select the SD satellite
automatically.
Select MANUAL to force the unit to use the SD satellite
selected.
Note: The SIGNAL STRENGTH, AZIMUTH and ELEVATION
fields are determined by information from the SD satellite.
5. Press ENTER to select the new SD Satellite settings and return
to the GPS STATUS window, then press CLEAR again to
return to the Setup functions.
Chapter 5: 5-
Installation 1
Chapter 5: Installation
5.1 Introduction
This chapter provides instructions to assist in planning the
installation of the Raychart 425 Chartplotter aboard your vessel.
Note: If you wish to practice using the Raychart 425 before
installation, you can connect it, via a 1A quick blow fuse, to a
12VDC power supply and operate it using the simulator mode, as
described in Chapter 2:Get- ting Started.
EMC Installatio n Guidelines

All Raytheon equipment and accessories are designed to the best
industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment.
Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct
installation is required to ensure that performance is not
compromised. Although every effort has been taken to ensure that
they will perform under all conditions, it is important to understand
what factors could affect the operation of the product.
The guidelines given here describe the conditions for optimum EMC
performance, but it is recognized that it may not be possible to meet
all of these conditions in all situations. To ensure the best possible
conditions for EMC performance within the constraints imposed by
any location, always ensure the maximum separation possible
between different items of electrical equipment.
For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended that
wherever possible:
All Raytheon equipment and cables connected to it are:
At least 1 m (3 ft) from any equipment transmitting or cables
car- rying radio signals eg. VHF radios, cables and antennas.
In the case of SSB radios, the distance should be increased to
2 m (7 ft).
More than 2 m (7 ft) from the path of a radar beam. A radar
beam can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above
and below the radiating element.
The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used
for engine start. Voltage drops below 10VDC in the power
supply to our products, and starter motor transients, can cause the
equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may
cause the loss of some information and may change the operating
5-2 mode. Raychart 425
Chartplotter
Chapter 5: 5-
Installation 3
Raytheon specified cables are used at all times. Cutting and
rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and so
must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation
instructions.
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 reassembled in the same position.
Supp ressio n Ferr ites

Figure 5-1 shows typical cable suppression ferrites fitted to
Raytheon equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by
Raytheon.
Figure 5-1: Typical D3548-2
Suppress ion Ferrites
Connections to Other Equipment

If your Raytheon equipment is to be connected to other equipment
using a cable not supplied by Raytheon, a suppression ferrite MUST
always be fitted to the cable close to the Raytheon unit.
5.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the

Components
Unpack your Raychart 425 Chartplotter carefully. Retain the carton
and packing materials in the event that you need to return the unit for
service.
Referring to Table 5-1 , check that you have all the correct
system components.
Table 5-1:System Parts and Accesso ries
Item Part #
RC425 System comprising: E32032
RC425 Chartplotter R38064

5-4 Raystar 120GPS Receiver E32026 Raychart 425
Chartplotter
RC425 Accessories:
Sun Cover E35004

Table 5-1:System Parts and Access ories
(Continued)
Item Part #
Panel Mount Kit* E35006
Trunnion Mount Kit E35005
Power Cable R38024
GPS Extension Cable* E35003
Owners Handbook 81172
Bridge Card 86055
* Optional Accessory.
Items Missing?
If any one (or more) of the above items is missing or damaged,
please contact your Raytheon dealer or our Product Support
Department to obtain replacement parts. Please note that missing
or damaged items cannot be replaced without proof of
purchase.
Registerin g this Product

When you have checked that you have all of the listed components,
please take the time to complete the pre-paid warranty registration
card. This ensures that you receive prompt and expert attention
should you experience any difficulties with the product.
GPS Rec eiver Installation

The Raystar 120 GPS Receiver is designed to receive the signals
emitted from the satellites in a direct path. Ideally, the unit should be
mounted horizontally in a location that is open and clear of any
masts, search lights, or other structures that could block line-of-sight
reception of signals. The height of the GPS Receiver is not as
important as its having a clear view horizon to horizon for optimum
signal reception. In fact, the lower the unit can be mounted and have
a clear view to satellites, the better. The more stable the unit, the
easier it is to track satellites lower to the horizon.
The Raystar 120 can be mounted on a pole. Alternatively, you can use
the supplied surface mount kit.
When mounting the GPS Receiver flush to a deck surface, avoid
areas where the unit will be trodden upon or where it may present a
tripping hazard.
When planning the location for the unit, consider finding a
convenient pathway for running the interconnecting cable between
the GPS Receiver and the display unit or to the rest of an integrated
system. Ideally the cable should be run such that it is hidden from
view and, if possible, be in a direct path to the point of connection. It
is important to keep the cable separated from other shipboard cables
as far as possible to prevent interference pick-up.
Note: Mounting on the mast of a sailboat is not recommended.
Surface
Mounting
Refer to Figure 5-2:
1. Select a suitable area which allows access to the underside of the
mounting surface for fixing and, using the template supplied in
this document, carefully drill the two 6mm (0.25in) fixing holes
marked.
2. If the cable is to pass through the mounting surface drill the 6mm
(0.25in) or 19mm (0.75in) centre hole depending on whether the
plug is to pass through the surface or not.
If the cable is to exit from the side of the GPS Receiver above
the mounting surface, remove the two plastic tabs (1)
obstructing the cable channel.
Note: Failure to remove the plastic tabs from within the cable
channel could result in cable damage.
3. Screw the supplied brass studs (2) into the underside of the
GPS Receiver.
4. Stick the supplied gasket (3) to the mounting surface ensuring that
the holes match and pass the cable through the centre hole or the
cable exit channel.
5. Carefully position the GPS Receiver, passing the studs through
the holes in the mounting surface and secure to the mounting
surface using the thumb nuts provided (4).
1
2 3
2
3
4
4
Top view Underside D4725_1
view
Figure 5-2: Surfac e Mo unting
Ar rangeme nt
Pole Mounting
Refer to Figure 5-3:
1. Screw the pole mount base to a suitable pole or rail mount
bracket, having an industry standard 1in 14TPI thread, until
secure.
2. Pass the cable through the centre hole of the pole mount base (A)
or through the cable exit hole alongside the centre hole (B) or
insert the cable into the side exit channel (C).
3. Check that the cable is positioned correctly and secure the
GPS Receiver to the pole mount base using the two screws
provided.
If the cable is to exit from the side of the GPS Receiver through
the side channel, remove the two plastic tabs (1) obstructing the
cable channel.
Note: Failure to remove the plastic tabs from within the cable
channel could result in cable damage.
.
D4726-1
Figure 5-3: Pole Mounting Arrangement
5.3 Installing the Chartplotter

When planning the installation of your Raychart 425, the following
points should be considered to ensure reliable and trouble free
operation:
Convenience: The unit should be installed in a convenient
position where it can be viewed straight on or with a viewing
angle of less than
35. You may wish to apply power before you install the unit, to
determine the best viewing angle prior to fixing. The mounting
location should be easily accessible to allow operation of the front
panel controls.
Access: There must be sufficient space behind the display unit to
allow cable connections to the rear panel connectors, avoiding
tight bends in the cable. At least 4cm should be allowed at the
right of the chartplotter to enable chart cards to be inserted and
removed.
Interference: The selected location should be far enough away
from devices that may cause interference, such as motors and
generators (see the EMC guidelines earlier in this section).
Power Source: The unit should be located near a DC power
source.
The power cable supplied is 1.5m, but a longer cable can be used
if required. Power must be supplied via a 1A quick blow fuse or
circuit breaker. Refer to Section 5.4, Cable Running.
Interconnections: The unit transmits navigation and waypoint
data on NMEA and, therefore, can be connected to an NMEA1
compatible autopilot or compatible instrument repeater(s). The
navigation data transmitted by the chartplotter is detailed in
Appendix C to this handbook.
Environment: The unit should be protected from physical
damage, heat sources and excessive vibration. Although the unit is
waterproof, it is good practice to mount it in a protected area away
from prolonged and direct exposure to rain and/or salt spray.
The dimensions of the unit, including the bracket, are shown in
Figure 5-4.
1. National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 interconnection standard, Version 2.3
April 1998.
125 mm (4.9 in)
170mm (6.7in)
165 mm
153 mm
(6.5 in)
(6.0 in)
90 mm
(3.5 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
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80 mm (3.15 in)
CLEAR
ENTER RANGE plug clearance

196 mm
184 mm
(7.25 in)
(7.7 in)
POWER
168 mm (6.6 in)

34 mm 25 mm
(1.3 in) (1 in)
43.5 mm
(3.5 in)
(1.26
(2.0
mm
mm
in)
32
50
in)
35 mm 35 mm
(1.38 in) (1.38 in)
122 mm
(4.8 in) D4721-1
Figure 5-4: Raychart 425

Dimensions
Trunnion (yoke) Mounting

The display unit can be conveniently mounted on a dash area, chart
table, bulkhead or deckhead. Trunnion mount the unit as follows:
1. Loosen the trunnion knobs and remove the trunnion from the
display unit.
2. Mark the locations of the trunnion screw holes on the mounting
surface.
3. Use the screws supplied to fix the trunnion at the marked locations.
4. Fit the unit to the trunnion, adjust the display angle and tighten
the knobs.
Panel Mounting
CAUTION:
Make sure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other
items behind the location before proceeding. Make sure that
there is sufficient rear access for mounting and cabling. Allow
at least
4cm at the right hand side of the display to enable chart
cards to be inserted and removed.
The unit can be panel mounted, using the panel-mounting kit
(accessory)
available from your local Raytheon dealer.
Panel mount the unit as follows:
1. Check the selected location for the unit. A clear, flat area at least
7in (175mm) wide by 7in (190mm) high, with at least 3in
(90mm) of clearance behind the panel, is required.
2. Using the supplied template, trace out the display unit cut-out
and mark the drilling centres for the four securing holes
outside of the cut-out area.
3. To provide start holes for removing the cut-out, drill four 3/8 in
(10mm) holes in each opposing corner and four 1/4 in (6mm) holes
for the two trunnion lug clearance slots in the cut-out area.
4. Using a suitable saw, cut along the inside edge of the cut-out line.
5. With the trunnion (yoke) and knobs removed, make sure that the
unit fits in the cut-out area.
6. Drill out the four 3/16 in (5mm) securing holes as indicated on the
template. It is recommended that a 1/16 in (1mm) pilot hole is
drilled first.
7. Screw the studs into the vacant holes at the rear of the unit, hand
tight only.
8. Place the gasket on the unit and slide the unit into the panel cut-
out.
9. Secure the unit with the thumb nuts, hand tight only (Figure 5-5).
D4722_1
Figure 5-5: Raychart 425 Panel Mo unting

Arrangement
5.4 Cable
Running
Int roductio
n
The minimum requirements are a power cable and a connection from
the Raystar 120 GPS Receiver. Additional cables will be required if
connecting to other equipment.
Notes: (1) All cables should be adequately cleated and protected
from physical damage and exposure to heat. Avoid
running cables through bilges, doorways or close to
moving objects or heat sources.
(2) Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead
or deckhead, a watertight gland or swan neck tube
should be used.
Chapter 5: 5-
Installation 11
Connectors
GPS Connector
The GPS connector provides power and data connections to
the Raystar 120 GPS Receiver using the attached 33ft (10m)
cable terminated in a moulded 6-pin connector.
Connect the GPS Receiver as follows:
1. Mount the GPS Receiver as detailed in GPS Receiver Installation
on
page 3.
2. Feed the GPS cable through to the rear of the chartplotter.
3. Coil up any unused cable in an appropriate safe space out of view.
Do not bend the cable tighter than 4in (100mm) radius.
4. Connect the cable to the GPS connector on the rear of the
chartplotter.
Note: If the supplied cable is too short, use an extension cable
(Part# E35003) available from your local Raytheon dealer.
POWER/NMEA Connector
CAUTIO
N:
If you do not have a breaker in your power circuit, you must
fit an in-line 1A quick-blow fuse to the positive (red) lead of
the power cable.
This unit is not intended for use on positive ground
vessels.
The POWER/NMEA connector provides for 12VDC power
connection and NMEA inputs/outputs using the supplied cable.
The chartplotter is intended for use on vessels DC power systems
operating in the range 10.0VDC to 18.0VDC (ie. 12V systems, not
24V or 32V systems).
Power connections should be made at a DC power distribution panel
through an isolator switch and a 1A circuit breaker or 1A quick blow
fuse. All connections must be clean and tight.
The DC power system should be either:
Negative ground, with the negative battery terminal connected to
the vessels ground.
Floating, with neither battery terminal connected to the
vessels ground.
5- A 1.5m (5ft) power cable is supplied. If aRaychart 425
longer power cable
12 Chartplotter
run is required, use the supplied power cable to connect to the
unit plus a
Chapter 5: 5-
Installation 13
suitable connector block to connect to the extension cable. The
supplied power cable cores have a cross-section of 2.0mm2 (15
AWG).
Longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimize
any voltage drop in the cable. In order to determine the correct supply
cable size if the power cable must be extended, estimate the length of
cable between the vessels main power source and the connector
block, then select the wire size determined by the distance as
indicated in Table 5-2 .
Table 5-2:Maximum Power Cable Extension
Lengths
Power Cable Core mm2: 1.5 2.0 2.5 4.0 6.0 10.0
Equivalent AWG: 16 15 14 12 10 8
Maximum Extension 36 49 65 98 147 230

(feet):
Maximum Extension 11.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 45.0 70.0
(meters):
The DC power and NMEA inputs/outputs should be connected to the

POWER/NMEA cable at the rear of the chartplotter. The cable
colors are detailed Table 5-3 .
Table 5-3:Power/ NMEA Cable Colors
Funct ion Color
Battery negative Black
Battery positive (10.0VDC to Red

18.0VDC)
NMEA input (+ve) White
NMEA input (-ve) common Green
Not connected Gray
NMEA output (+ve) Yellow
Data output (-ve) common Brown
Not connected Screen
Connect to the power supply using the power cable supplied:

1. Connect the moulded connector to the POWER/NMEA connector
on the rear of the chartplotter. Run the free end back to the vessels
distribution panel or, if insufficient cable length, to a junction
box.
2. Cut the cable to length and connect the red wire, via a 1A quick
5- blow fuse or circuit breaker, to the +ve Raychart 425and the
battery terminal
14 black wire to 0V (-ve battery terminal). Chartplotter
Chapter 5: 5-
Installation 15
3. Use a suitable junction box to connect to NMEA
equipment if required.
4. Cut any unused cores short or insulate and tape back.
Note: If the power connections are accidentally reversed, the system
will not function. Use a voltmeter to check that the input power leads
are connected with the correct polarity.
5.5 System Check and Initial Switch On

When installation is complete and all connections have been
made, re-check the installation before using the system for
navigation. If problems occur, refer to Chapter 6:Maintenance
& Fault Finding.
EMC Conformance
Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that
it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc.
Syste m Check
Before performing the functional test, check that:
All connections are clean and tight.
All cables are secured and protected.
Initia l Switch On
To switch on the chartplotter, press and hold the POWER key
until the unit beeps.
If necessary, adjust the lighting and contrast (see Chapter
2). If required, change the default language settings as
follows:
1. Press the PAGE key to display the setup function bar.
2. Using trackpad left/right, select the SYSTEM SET UP function
and press
ENTER.
The SYSTEM SET UP menu is displayed, listing the
parameters and their current settings (Figure 5-6):
5- Raychart 425
16 Chartplotter
Figure 5-6: System Set

Up Me nu
3. Using trackpad up/down, select the LANGUAGE option.
4. Using trackpad left/right, select the required language.
5. Press ENTER to return to the setup functions. The chartplotter
now uses the selected language.
6. Press CLEAR to return to the normal chart screen.
Checking Chartplotte r Operation

To confirm that the chartplotter is operating correctly, perform
the following checks:
1. Press the trackpad left/right, up/down and check cursor
movement and normal scrolling action.
2. Insert a Navionics Nav-chart card for the area of your vessel.
Use the RANGE key to zoom-in and check that the new chart
cartridge data is displayed.
3. Ensure that position data is available; use the FIND SHIP
function to check that the cursor is fixed on the vessel symbol
which is correctly positioned at the centre of the chart display, see
Chapter 3:Operation.
Chapter 6: Maintenance & 6-
Fault Finding 1
Chapter 6: Maintenanc e & Fault

Finding
This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on
possible causes of problems you may experience with your Raychart
425
Chartplotter and/or its associated Raystar 120 Receiver.
6.1 Maintenance
WARNING:
The chartplotter contains high voltage and specialized circuits
only accessible to qualified service technicians - there are no
user serviceable parts or adjustments and the operator should
not attempt to service the equipment. The operator should
not remove the rear cover.
Routine Checks
The Chartplotter is a sealed unit. Maintenance procedures are
therefore limited to the following periodic checks:
Wipe the display unit clean with a damp cloth.
Examine the cables for signs of damage, such as chafing, cuts
or nicks.
Check that the cable connectors are firmly attached and that the
connections to the vessels dc power are clean and tight.
Ensure that the cartridge cover is always fitted correctly.
Note: Never use chemical or abrasive materials to clean the
chartplotter. If the unit is dirty, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.
Servicin g and Safety

Raytheon equipment should be serviced only by authorized
Raytheon service technicians. They will ensure that service
procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance.
There are no user serviceable parts in any Raytheon product.
Some products generate high voltages, so never handle the cables/
connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment.
When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic
fields. These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to
interact with one another, with a consequent adverse effect on
operation. In order to minimize these effects and enable you to get
6- the best possible performance from your Raychart 425
Raytheon equipment,
2 guidelines are given in the Chartplotter
Fault Finding 3
installation instructions, to enable you to ensure minimum
interaction between different items of equipment, ie. ensure
optimum Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest
Raytheon dealer. We use such information to improve our
quality standards.
In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the
equipment from being affected by external influences. In general
this will not damage the equipment but it can lead to spurious
resetting action, or momentarily may result in faulty operation.
6.2 Resetting the System

Two types of reset are available for the Chartplotter:
Power-On Reset: When you turn the display unit off, then on
again, the screen reverts to the chart display with all windows
cleared.
Factory Reset: This resets all values back to their original
factory settings.
Note: Take care - factory reset clears all Waypoint and Route
databases.
To perform a factory reset:
1. Power off the unit.
2. Press and hold CLEAR whilst powering up until <Erase backup
procedure> is displayed.
3. Either press CLEAR to abort Factory Reset and resume normal
Power-Up or press ENTER to continue Factory Reset.
4. Press ENTER again; the unit restarts as for a first time Power Up
with all values reset to their original factory settings
Note: The factory default settings are listed in Chapter 4.
6.3 Problem Solving

Prior to packing and shipping, all Raytheon products are subjected to
comprehensive test and quality assurance programmes. However, if
this unit should develop a fault, please refer to the following table to
identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to
restore normal operation.
If you still have a problem after referring to the table, contact your
local dealer, national distributor or Raytheon Product Support for
further advice.
Always quote the product serial number.
6- Raychart 425
4 Chartplotter
Fault Finding
As a guide to problem solving, common problems and their
possible causes are detailed in Table 6-1.
Table 6-1:Fault Finding Guide
Problem Cor recti on
Unit does not function 1. Make sure that the power

supply cable is sound and that
all connections are tight and
free from corrosion.
2. Check polarity of the dc
power cables for proper
connection.
Reconnect leads if necessary.
3. Check in-line fuse. Replace if
necessary.
4. Check vessels power (battery)
for correct
voltage readings(10.0VDC to
18.0VDC).
Poor display definition Adjust contrast setting and/or

backlight level.
No position information Check the GPS Receiver

connection
Check the GPS Receiver
No fix Check that GPS Receiver not

obstructed
and able to get clear direct line of
sight view
of satellites in the sky.
No NMEA data received Check the POWER/NMEA

connector and the NMEA
equipment. Note that NMEA
OUT from one product connects
to NMEA IN on another
product and vice versa.
Loss of stored data, eg. waypoints Return to dealer for internal
battery check.
Note that the Waypoint database
is cleared
when a Factory Reset is
performed.
No detailed chart data Check that Nav-Chart card is

pushed fully home
Check that the Nav-Chart
card has appropriate
cartography.
Other problems Visit website

www.raymarine.com
6.4
Fault World
Finding wide Support 5
In the first instance, contact the authorized distributor in your
own country. A list of worldwide distributors and contact
information is supplied with your system.
Alternatively, visit the Raytheon World Wide Web site:
www.raymarine.com
6- Raychart 425
6 Chartplotter
Appendix A: Raychart 425 Specification A-1
Appendi x A: Raychar t 425

Specification
CE Conforms to
89/336/EEC(EM C),
EN60945:1997
Y2K Compliant
Size 184mm (7.3in) x

168mm (6.7in) x 75mm
(3in), excluding trun-
nion
Weight 0.75 kg (1.65 lb)
Environmental Waterproofing
To CFR46; suitable
for external mounting
Temp Range - Operating: -10C to
70C Temp Range -Storage: -20C to
70C Humidity 20% to 95%
RH
Mounting Trunnion (yoke) or panel
Power Input 10.0VDC to 18.0VDC

12Vdc
nominal
Consumption - Typical <9.6W @12VDC including

GPS*
Controls 6 defined keys and trackpad
Display type Film Super Twist 320 x 240 pixels

Nematic (FSTN) LCD (VGA)
monochrome portrait
with 4 grey scales, 4
levels of back-
lighting, 16 levels of
contrast
Display size 145mm (6in) diagonal
117mm (4.25in) x
88mm (3.5in)
viewable
area
Interfaces Power/NMEA NMEA 0183 receive

and trans- mit
Waypoint upload/download
(WPL and RTE)
GPS Raystar 120 GPS
Receiver
Cartography Navionics Nav-Chart

cartridge
Softwa Via Cartography

re cartridge interface
update
A-2 Raychart 425
Chartplotter
Memory Capacity: Waypoints: 500 max

(20 routes of up to 50
way-
points)
Track history: 2000
Protection: Built in dealer
replaceable Lithium
battery giving 3 to 5
years usage
Appendix B: Raystar 120 Specification B-1
Appendi x B: Raysta r 120

Specific ation
Feature Details
Receiver type: 12 Parallel

channels
Frequency: 1575.42 MHz 1 MHz (C/A

code), L1
Sensitivity: -
130dBm
Signal acquisition:
Automatic
Time to first fix: 2.5 minutes maximum, typically

<40 seconds
Position accuracy: 15m RMS. (L1, C/A code, HDOP <2

without SA)
<2.5meters with WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS
Speed accuracy: 0.5m/s RMS. (L1, C/A code HDOP <2.5
without SA) Geodetic Datum: WGS-84 (Customer
Selectable Position Correction) Cable length: 10m (33ft)
Memory Backup: Lithium battery (10

year life)
CAUTION:
Care should be taken when disposing of this equipment,
as a lithium battery is fitted internally.
Local regulations for the disposal of hazardous materials
may apply and must be adhered to.
B-2 Raychart 425
Chartplotter
Appendix C: NMEA Data C-1
Appendix C: NMEA Data
Connector Received Transmitted

POWER/NMEA GGA, GSV, GSA, GGA, GSV, GSA,
GLL, GLL,VTG, WPL,
VTG, MSS, WPL, RTE, XTE, APB,
RTE, RMC BWR, RMB
GPS GGA, GSV, GSA,

GLL,VTG, PRAYA
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Appendix D: List of Abbreviations D-1
Appendi x D: List of Abbrev iations

BDI Bearing Deviation Indicator
BTW Bearing To Waypoint
CDI Course Deviation Indicator
COG Course Over Ground. The actual direction of your

vessels movement over the ground.
dGPS Differential Global Positioning System
DTG Distance To Go
EMC Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
GPS Global Positioning System
HDOP Horizontal Dilution Of Precision. The multiplicative

factor that modifies ranging error. It is caused solely by
the geometry between your vessel and your set of
satellites.
MOB Man OverBoard
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association (interconnection

standard)
SOG Speed Over Ground. The rate of movement of the
vessel over the ground. TTG Time To Go
WPT Waypoint
XTE Cross Track Error

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SiRF arising out of this Agreement and any Agreement shall revert to SiRF, and you shall
Product or Software, whether such liability arises cease and desist all use of the Software. The
from any claim based on breach or repudiation following provisions of this Agreement shall
of contract, warranty, tort or otherwise, shall in survive its termination: Sections 2 through 11.
no case exceed the actual price of the product
whose license, use or other employment gives
rise to the liability, to the extent such liability
may be limited under applicable law.
9. MISCELLANEOUS. This Agreement contains
the entire under- standing and agreement
between the parties respecting the subject
matter hereof and all prior understandings,
representations and agreements of the parties,
whether oral or written, with respect to the
subject of this Agreement are superseded in
their entirety. If any provision of this Agreement
shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable,
the remaining provisions shall remain in full
force and effect. This Agreement may not be
supplemented, modified, amended, released or
discharged except by an instrument in writing
signed
by each party's duly authorized representative.
This Agreement is in the English language only,
which language shall be controlling in all
respects. The rights and obligations of each
party to this Agreement shall not be governed
by the provisions of the United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International
Sale of Goods. If any action at law or in equity,
including an action for declaratory relief or
injunctive relief is brought to enforce or inter-
pret the provisions of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable
attorneys' fees in addition to any other relief to
which the party may be entitled. Any waiver by
either party of any default or breach hereunder
shall not constitute a waiver of any provision of
this Agreement or of any subsequent default or
breach of the same or a different kind.
Installation Templates T-1
36mm (1.4in) 19mm (0.75") dia.

for NMEA plug
18mm
(0.7in)
(0.7in)
18mm
36mm (1.4in)
6mm (0.25") dia. 6mm (0.25") dia.

for cable only Cable Exit Channel 2 positions
D4194-1
GPS Receiver Mounting Template

Note: Access to the underside of the mounting surface must be
available to allow for secure fixing.
T-2 Raychart 425
Chartplotter
Installation Templates T-3
RayChart 420 series

template
TOP
Drill hole
5 mm (3/16")
diameter
(4 positions)
Cut
out
shaded
area only
164.2 mm
(6.46 in)
Drill hole
6 mm (1/4")
diameter
(4 positions)
Drill hole 10 mm (3/8") diameter (4 positions)
125 mm
(4.92 in)
D4729-1
Ray chart 425 Mounting

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Chartplotter

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CAUTION: NAVIGATIONAL AID

TH E LEADE R I N ELECT R ONI C CHA R T S

The Raychart 425 Chartplotter is designed to use Navionics Nav-

Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding

Appendix B: Raystar 120 Specification

Appendix C: NMEA Data

Appendix D: List of Abbreviations

GPS Receiver Mounting Template

Raychart 425 Mounting Template

How this Handbook is

1.2 Satellite Differential Sy stem

Figure 1-1: WAAS

Figure 1-2: The WAAS

Coverage Outside of North America

Accuracy and Continuatio n of Broadcast

1.3 The Chartplott er

Figure 1-3: Raychar t 425 Chartplotter Ope rating

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Changing the Lighting and Contrast

Figure 2-1: Lighting

2.3 Chart Simulator

Figure 2-2: Set Up

2.4 Cont rol ling the

Selectin g the Display Mode

CSR 4830.367'N BRG 231T

Press PLYMOUTH DARTMOUTH HARBOUR

Chart display ALDERNEY to display

Note: In any display Press to display

Navigation Data SOG 6.8 Kts TTG 01:03

Figure 2-3: Display

Figure 2-4: Primary

Changing the Chart Scale

Simulator Increases the

Vertical distance Decreases the

Figure 2-5: Sta tus Bar Indication

FIND SHIP ROUTES WAYPOINTS

Figure 2-6: Chart Detail

Figure 2-7: Nav-Chart Card Inse rtion/Removal

Displayin g the Chart Data

3.2 Working with Waypoints

Figure 3-1: Primary

Figure 3-2: Waypo ints

Figure 3-3: Place Waypo int

Figure 3-4: Waypo int List Disp lay

Figure 3-5: Waypo int

Figure 3-6: Waypoint

Figure 3-7: Primary

Figure 3-8: Waypoint

Figure 3-9: Edit Waypo int

Figure 3-10: Edit Symbol

Figure 3-11: Prima ry Function Bar

Figure 3-12: Waypoint Function Bar

Figure 3-14: Waypoint Edit

CURSOR SELECT POS, "ENTER"

Figure 3-15: Move Waypo int Function

3.3 Working with Rou tes

Figure 3-16: Primary Function Bar