SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Display Owner's Handbook Document number: 81209_1 Date: September 2002 iii SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Display Owner's Handbook September 2002 INTENDED USE The display units detailed in this handbook may form part of navigational radar systems intended for light marine use. These displays and radar systems are only an aid to navigation. SAFETY NOTICES This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular: 1. HIGH VOLTAGE. The LCD display unit unit contains high voltages. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available 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. 2. NAVIGATION AID. This unit 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. It is the user's responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgements. This unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement. iv SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. For information on our products and services, contact either of the following: UNITED STATES Raymarine Inc. 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219 Telephone: +1 603 881 5200 +1 800 539 5539 Fax: +1 603 864 4756 EUROPE Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5TD England Telephone: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642 Copyright © Raymarine Ltd. 2002 The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, our policy of continuous improvement and updating 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. SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited. Pathfinder Plus is a trademark of Raymarine Limited. This product contains technology provided under license by Acorn Group plc. The copyright of this intellectual property is acknowledged by Raymarine Ltd., as are Acorn's trademarks and patents. Acorn's world wide web address is http://www.acorn.com. v Preface This handbook describes the following PLUS displays from Raymarine: System Chartplotter Mono 7" Display Color 7" Display Color 10.4" Display Display SL520 PLUS SL530 PLUS SL631 PLUS Scanner No No No Chartplotter Yes Yes Yes Note: The display units include a cartridge holder assembly which contains two slots for C-MAP NT chart cards. This handbook contains very 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 Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have. TFT Color LCD Displays The colors of the display may seem to vary when viewed against a colored background or in colored light. This is a perfectly normal effect that will be seen with all color LCD displays. In common with all Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displays, the screen may exhibit a few (less than 20) wrongly illuminated pixels. These may appear as black pixels in a light portion of the screen, or as colored pixels in black areas. CAUTION: To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is advisable to replace the sun cover provided when the color LCD display is not in use. Warranty To register your display unit ownership, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits. vi SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 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. vii Contents Preface ............................................................................................ 1.v Warranty ....................................................................................... 1.v EMC Conformance ...................................................................... 1.vi Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................1.1 How to Use This Handbook .......................................................... 1.1 1.1 General .......................................................................................... 1.3 PLUS Display Units ..................................................................... 1.3 Operating Modes .......................................................................... 1.4 Heading and Position Data ........................................................... 1.4 1.2 The Chartplotter Display .............................................................. 1.5 Chartplotter Display Options ........................................................ 1.5 Chartplotter Functions .................................................................. 1.7 1.3 Operating Controls ....................................................................... 1.8 Trackpad and Cursor ..................................................................... 1.8 Dedicated Keys ........................................................................... 1.10 Soft Keys ..................................................................................... 1.10 Pop-Up Menus .............................................................................1.11 Database Lists ............................................................................. 1.12 Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display ....................................2.1 2.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 2.1 Conventions Used ......................................................................... 2.1 Simulator ...................................................................................... 2.1 2.2 Switching the Display On and Off ................................................ 2.2 Simulator Mode ............................................................................ 2.3 Changing the Lighting & Contrast - SL520 Mono Display .......... 2.4 Changing the Brightness - SL530/631 Color Display .................. 2.5 2.3 Controlling the Display ................................................................. 2.6 Selecting the Mode of Operation .................................................. 2.6 Customizing the Screen Presentation Options ............................ 2.10 2.4 Chart Display Control Functions ................................................ 2.12 Moving Around the Chart ........................................................... 2.12 2.5 Typical Chart Scenarios .............................................................. 2.16 Place and Goto a Waypoint ......................................................... 2.18 viii SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Make and Follow a Route ........................................................... 2.20 Review Your Passage Plan .......................................................... 2.22 Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations ..........................................................3.1 3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3.1 3.2 Using Chart Cards ......................................................................... 3.2 Inserting a Chart Card ................................................................... 3.2 Removing a Chart Card ................................................................ 3.3 Displaying the Chart Data ............................................................. 3.3 Displaying Chart Object and Source Information ........................ 3.4 3.3 Working with Waypoints .............................................................. 3.8 Introduction .................................................................................. 3.8 Placing a Waypoint ....................................................................... 3.9 Selecting a Waypoint .................................................................. 3.12 Waypoint Data Display ............................................................... 3.12 Editing the Waypoint Details ...................................................... 3.13 Erasing a Waypoint ..................................................................... 3.14 Moving a Waypoint .................................................................... 3.14 Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad ............................... 3.15 3.4 Working with Routes .................................................................. 3.18 Creating a New Route ................................................................. 3.19 Saving the Current Route ............................................................ 3.22 Clearing the Current Route ......................................................... 3.23 Retrieve a Route From the Database ........................................... 3.23 Displaying Route Information .................................................... 3.24 Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route ....................... 3.26 Editing a Route ........................................................................... 3.27 3.5 Following Routes and Going to Points ....................................... 3.29 Follow a Route ............................................................................ 3.29 Target Point Arrival .................................................................... 3.31 Other Follow Route Options ....................................................... 3.31 Going To an Individual Target Point ........................................... 3.32 Stop Follow or Stop Goto ............................................................ 3.33 3.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes ........................................... 3.34 3.7 Using Tracks ............................................................................... 3.37 Setting Up a Track ...................................................................... 3.38 ix Clearing the Current Track ......................................................... 3.39 Managing Tracks ........................................................................ 3.39 SmartRoute ................................................................................. 3.41 Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations ..............................................................4.1 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4.1 4.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key .......................... 4.2 4.3 Alarms and Timers ........................................................................ 4.4 Alarm Reporting ........................................................................... 4.4 Setting Alarms and Timers ........................................................... 4.5 4.4 Man Overboard (MOB) ................................................................ 4.6 4.5 Cursor Echo .................................................................................. 4.7 4.6 GPS Setup ..................................................................................... 4.8 4.7 Data Log Mode ........................................................................... 4.10 Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults ...................................................5.1 5.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 5.1 5.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters .................................................. 5.2 5.3 System Set Up Parameters ............................................................ 5.4 Data Boxes .................................................................................... 5.6 Bearing Mode ............................................................................... 5.6 Cursor Reference .......................................................................... 5.6 Cursor Readout .......................................................... ...