User manual RAYMARINE RAYCHART 425

Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company. Raychart 425 Chartplotter Owner's Handbook Document # 81172_3 Date: March 2002 Raychart 425 Chartplotter iii Raychart 425 Chartplotter Owner's 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 user's responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgement. This device, therefore, should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement. THE LEADER IN ELECTRONIC CHARTS The Raychart 425 Chartplotter is designed to use Navionics Nav-Chart chart cards which provide cartography in seamless vector format. iv Preface This handbook covers the Raychart 425 manufactured by Raymarine. 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. Raymarine's Product Support representatives, or your authorized dealer, will be available to answer any questions you may have. Warranty 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 Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine 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 Raymarine 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 Raymarine. Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited. Copyright © Raymarine Limited 2002 v Contents - Raychart 425 Chartplotter SAFETY NOTICES................................................................. Warranty ................................................................................... EMC Conformance .................................................................. Technical Accuracy.................................................................. Chapter 1: iii iv iv iv 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 and EGNOS ...................................1-4 Broadcast Continuation and Accuracy ....................................1-4 1.3 The Chartplotter .......................................................................1-5 Display Features and Functions ..............................................1-5 Operating Controls ..................................................................1-6 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 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 Chapter 2: Chapter 3: vi 3.3 Working with Routes................................................................3-9 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 ..........................................................................3-31 Setting up a Track ..................................................................3-32 Clearing the Current Track ....................................................3-33 SmartRoute ............................................................................3-34 3.8 Displaying Chart Information ................................................3-34 Port Services ..........................................................................3-34 Tide Information ....................................................................3-36 3.9 Man Overboard (MOB) .........................................................3-41 3.10Alarms....................................................................................3-42 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 Language .................................................................................4-4 Simulator .................................................................................4-4 vii 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 5.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components ............................5-3 Items Missing? ........................................................................5-3 Registering this Product ..........................................................5-3 5.3 Installing the GPS Receiver .....................................................5-4 Surface Mounting ....................................................................5-4 Pole Mounting .........................................................................5-5 5.4 Installing the Chartplotter ........................................................5-7 Trunnion (yoke) Mounting ......................................................5-9 Panel Mounting .......................................................................5-9 5.5 Cable Running .......................................................................5-10 Introduction ...........................................................................5-10 Connectors .............................................................................5-11 5.6 System Check and Initial Switch On......................................5-13 EMC Conformance ...............................................................5-13 System Check ........................................................................5-13 Initial Switch On ....................................................................5-13 Checking Chartplotter Operation ..........................................5-14 viii 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 Technical 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 Raychart 425 Mounting Template ...........................................................1-iii GPS Receiver Mounting Template ............................................................ T-1 Chapter 1: Overview 1-1 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. National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 interconnection standard, Version 2.3 April 1998. 1-2 Raychart 425 Chartplotter 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 System 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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA. 2. European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS). This system is being developed by a European consortium. 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. 135°E 75°N 150°E 165°E 180° 165°W 150°W 135°W 120°W 105°W 90°W 75°W 60°W 45°W 30°W 15°W 0° 15°E 60°N 45°N 30°N 15°N 0° 15°S D4910-1 Figure 1-1: WAAS Coverage Map Chapter 1: Overview 1-3 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 The Ground Reference Stations are located at known positions and receive data continuously from GPS. The Ground Reference Stations send their data to the Master Stations which calculate the error of the GPS-received positions and generate correctional data. The corrected `differential' signals are then sent to the two Geostationary Satellites which broadcast the corrected data on the standard GPS frequency, making it available to the user's Raystar 120 GPS Receiver. The Raystar 120 GPS Receiver uses the correctional data transmitted by the Geostationary Satellites to refine the GPS positional data for greater accuracy. WAAS is shown pictorially in Figure 1-2. D4903-1 Figure 1-2: The WAAS System 1-4 Raychart 425 Chartplotter Availability of the WAAS and EGNOS The WAAS system is presently broadcasting in North America. The Raychart 425 Chartplotter is EGNOS compatible. However, at the time of going to print the EGNOS was still under test. Further information is available on the Raytheon (WAAS), and the European Space Agency (EGNOS) websites. Links to these sites can be found at: http://www.raymarine.com Broadcast Continuation and Accuracy The continuation of the broadcast SD signals is not the responsibility of Raymarine. The navigational accuracy of equipment using these satellite broadcast SD signals is not guaranteed. Chapter 1: Overview 1-5 1.3 The Chartplotter Display Features and Functions The Raychart 425 Chartplotter includes the following : · Detailed navigation information is displayed when a Navionics® Nav-Chart card is installed. · Uses positional information from Satellite Differential GPS to display vessel's position. · Satellite acquisition data. · 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 vessel's 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. · The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use. · The vessel's 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 vessel's 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. Heading information is shown as 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. 1-6 Raychart 425 Chartplotter 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. · Function bar which changes according to the selected operation. · 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 SIM 128 nm NU CSR 48°30.367'N POS 1°35.636'W BRG RNG 231°T 40.91nm PAGE CLEAR GOTO key PAGE key CLEAR key RANGE key ENTER key Trackpad EXETER TOPSHAM TEIGNMOUTH EXMOUTH ENPORT TORQUAY PLYMOUTH DARTMOUTH SALCOMBE ENTER PORTLAND HARBOUR ISLE O CAP DE LA HAGUE ALDERNEY GUERNSEY JERSEY PORTB POWER key Navionics® Nav-Chart compartment Cursor FIND SHIP ROUTES WAYPOINTS Primary Function Bar D4982_3 Figure 1-3: Raychart 425 Chartplotter Operating Controls Chapter 1: Overview 1-7 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 exclusively 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). 1-8 Raychart 425 Chartplotter 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. Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-1 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. Conventions 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. 2-2 Raychart 425 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 Started 2-3 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 · Contrast set < 30% > 70% restored to 30% 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- 2-4 Raychart 425 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 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Figure 2-2: Set Up Function Bar Press trackpad left/right to highlight SYSTEM SET UP and press ENTER to display the System Set Up menu. Use trackpad up/down to highlight the SIMULATOR option. Use trackpad left/right to select ON. If necessary, use trackpad up/down to highlight, in turn, the SIMULATED SOG and COG options and trackpad left/right to set as required. These set Speed in 1Kt intervals and Course in 1° intervals, respectively. Press CLEAR twice to return to the chart screen. A flashing SIM indicator appears in inverse video in the status bar at the top of the chart screen. 2.4 Controlling 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. Selecting 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 Navigation data Time/Date data Return to Set Up functions Note: Press GOTO to return to normal Chart display at any time. Chapter 2: Getting Started From Chart Display Press PAGE to display Set Up functions PAGE 2-5 128 nm SIM OV NU CSR 48°30.367'N POS 1°35.636'W BRG RNG 231°T 40.91nm Press PAGE EXETER TOPSHAM TEIGNMOUTH EXMOUTH ENPORT TORQUAY PLYMOUTH DARTMOUTH SALCOMBE PORTLAND HARBOUR ISLE O Press PAGE CAP DE LA HAGUE ALDERNEY GUERNSEY JERSEY PORTB to return to Chart display SUNRISE SUNSET 06.23 21.34 TODAY SYSTEM SETUP CHART SETUP to display CDI AT POSITION (USER SELECTED) 50°45 .000 N 001°06 .000 W (c) TRACK SETUP GPS SETUP TIME 12:34 DATE 26/01/99 ETA TTG ETA TTG (WAYPOINT) (WAYPOINT) (ROUTE) (ROUTE) 13:37 01:03 14:32 34:03 27/01/99 26/01/99 STEER STARBOARD Press PAGE to display Time/Date information Note: In any display mode, press GOTO to return to chart display Press PAGE to display BDI POSITION 50°45.000 N 001°06.000 W(c) COG 230° T SOG 6.8 Kts WAYPOINT BRG RNG 234° T 2.4 nm 001 GPS TIME FIX 14:32 12/12/99 ROUTE ROUTE 01 STEER STARBOARD WAYPOINT WPT 001 TO WPT 002 Press PAGE BRG 234° T RNG 12.4 nm COG SOG XTE 230° T 6.8 0.5 Kts nm TIME 13:29 TTG ETA 01:03 14:32 12/12/99 12/12/99 Press PAGE to display Navigation Data to display Waypoint Data STEER STARBOARD D4989_1 Figure 2-3: Display Modes 2-6 Raychart 425 Chartplotter Moving Around the Chart You will normally operate the chartplotter with the chart showing your vessel's 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 vessel's 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 COG. Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-7 · 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 vessel's 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). Increases the chart range SIM NU CSR 48°30.367'N POS 1°35.636'W BRG RNG 231°T 40.91nm Decreases the chart range 128nm RANGE Vertical distance displayed on chart Figure 2-5: Status Bar Indication D4990 2 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. 2-8 Raychart 425 Chartplotter 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, repositioning 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 128 nm NU CSR 48°30.367'N POS 1°35.636'W BRG RNG 231°T 40.91nm EXETER TOPSHAM TEIGNMOUTH EXMOUTH ENPORT TORQUAY PLYMOUTH DARTMOUTH SALCOMBE PORTLAND HARBOUR ISLE O Chart Boundary Indicates further detail is available inside. Shown when using Navionics® Nav-Chart card. CAP DE LA HAGUE ALDERNEY GUERNSEY JERSEY PORTB FIND SHIP ROUTES WAYPOINTS D4988_2 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. Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-9 2.5 Using Navionics 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 Inserting 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. 2-10 Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4706_2 Figure 2-7: Nav-Chart Card Insertion/Removal Removing 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. Displaying 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). Chapter 3: Operation 3-1 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 visual 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 Introduction 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 vessel's 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 default symbol of a cross or an alternative symbol available from the Chart Set 3-2 Raychart 425 Chartplotter 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 Placing a Waypoint Note: It is not possible to place multiple waypoints at the same position. To place a new waypoint: 1. From chart mode, press ENTER; the primary function bar is displayed (Figure 3-1): Figure 3-1: Primary Function Bar 2. Using trackpad left/right, select WAYPOINTS (Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2: Waypoints 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): PLACE WAYPOINT MOVE CURSOR, "ENTER"TO PLACE WAYPOINT, "CLEAR" TO QUIT Figure 3-3: Place Waypoint Function Chapter 3: Operation 3-3 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 vessel's position: Select PLACE WPT AT VESSEL. A new waypoint is placed at the vessel's 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 NU D4991_2 Figure 3-4: Waypoint List Display 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. To return to chart mode, press CLEAR twice. 3-4 Raychart 425 Chartplotter Selecting 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: Waypoint Options 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): Figure 3-8: Waypoint Function Bar 3. Select WAYPOINT LIST and press ENTER to display the Waypoint List. The Waypoint List and associated function bar are displayed (see Figure 3-4). Chapter 3: Operation 3-5 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. Editing 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. 2. Select WAYPOINT OPTIONS and press ENTER to display the Edit Waypoint function bar. 3. Select EDIT WAYPOINT. The Edit Waypoint function bar is displayed (Figure 3-9): 3-6 Raychart 425 Chartplotter Figure 3-9: Edit Waypoint 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). D4674_1 Figure 3-10: Edit Symbol Options 7. Use trackpad left/right to highlight the required symbol, then press ENTER. To edit a waypoint using the Waypoint List: 1. From chart mode, press ENTER; the primary function bar is displayed (Figure 3-11). Figure 3-11: Primary Function Bar 2. Using trackpad left/right, select WAYPOINTS (Figure 3-12). Figure 3-12: Waypoint Function Bar 3. Select WAYPOINT LIST; the Waypoint List is displayed, with its associated function bar (Figure 3-13): Chapter 3: Operation 3-7 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 waypoint's 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 Waypoint 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. 3-8 Raychart 425 Chartplotter 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: 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 Waypoint 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 Waypoint 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. Chapter 3: Operation 3-9 3.3 Working with Routes 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): Figure 3-17: First Level Functions 3-10 Raychart 425 Chartplotter 3. Select MORE to see more functions (Figure 3-18): Figure 3-18: Second 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 Waypoint 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. Chapter 3: Operation 3-11 4. Move the cursor to the next waypoint position; a dotted line connects the cursor to the last placed waypoint. 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 unit's 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. Saving 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). D4680_1 Figure 3-20: Save Route List 3-12 Raychart 425 Chartplotter 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. Retrieving 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. 2. Select SHOW ROUTE. The route list is removed and the selected route is shown on screen as the current route. Chapter 3: Operation 3-13 SIM NU D4681_2 Figure 3-21: Route List Display Displaying Route Leg and Waypoint Information 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). Figure 3-23: Waypoint Pop-Up Box To remove the data, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press CLEAR. 3-14 Raychart 425 Chartplotter Erasing or (re)Naming 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: 1. Select ROUTES, followed by MORE, then ROUTE LIST. The 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: 1. Select ROUTES, followed by MORE, then ROUTE LIST. The 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. Editing 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. Inserting/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. Chapter 3: Operation 3-15 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. 5. Press CLEAR again to remove the function bar and route leg data. The waypoints in the current route are re-numbered to identify the new positions. 3-16 Raychart 425 Chartplotter To remove a waypoint from the route using the cursor: 1. Place the cursor over the waypoint; see Selecting a Waypoint on 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, advancing 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): Figure 3-27: First Level GOTO Functions 2. Select MORE to display the second level GOTO functions (Figure 3-28): Chapter 3: Operation 3-17 Figure 3-28: Second 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. Alternatively, place the cursor over a route leg until the Route functions are displayed. 2. Select FOLLOW ROUTE. The vessel's current position becomes the origin and the first waypoint in the current route becomes the target waypoint. A dotted line connects the vessel's current position to the target waypoint. This line remains fixed on screen as the vessel moves. The function bar is removed. Reverse 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 are renumbered. 3-18 Raychart 425 Chartplotter To follow the reversed route: 3. Press the GOTO key. The Goto/Follow functions are displayed. 4. Press FOLLOW ROUTE. The vessel's 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. Chapter 3: Operation 3-19