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. SL70 PLUS Series Pathfinder Radar Display Owner's Handbook Document number: 81205_1 Date:March 2002 iii SL70 PLUS Series Pathfinder Radar Display Owner's Handbook March 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 radar 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 and scanner unit contain 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. ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY. The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. It is important that the radar is turned off whenever personnel are required to come close to the scanner to perform work on the scanner assembly or associated equipment. It is recommended that the radar scanner is mounted out of range of personnel (above head height). Avoid looking directly at the antenna as your eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy. When properly installed and operated, the use of this radar will conform to the requirements of ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3Hz to 300 GHz and NRPB, Board Statement on Restrictions on Human Exposure to Static and Time Varying Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation. Doc NRPB, N0. 5 (1993). 4. 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 radar unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement. iv SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar 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 series displays from Raymarine: System Pathfinder Radar - Mono display Color display Display SL70M SL70C Scanner Yes Yes Chartplotter No No Note: Radar systems are supplied with an appropriate Raymarine scanner unit and inter-connecting cable. Details for installing the scanner are described in the Pathfinder Radar Scanner Owner's Handbook. 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 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar 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 Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display ............................................ 1.6 Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display Options ..................................... 1.6 Radar Functions ........................................................................... 1.8 1.3 Operating Controls ....................................................................... 1.9 Trackpad and Cursor ..................................................................... 1.9 Dedicated Keys ............................................................................1.11 Soft Keys ......................................................................................1.11 Pop-Up Menus ............................................................................ 1.12 Database Lists ............................................................................. 1.13 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 ............................................................................ 2.4 Changing the Lighting & Contrast - SL70M Mono Display ........ 2.5 Changing the Brightness - SL70C Color Display ......................... 2.6 2.3 Controlling the Display ................................................................. 2.7 Customizing the Screen Presentation Options ............................ 2.10 2.4 Radar Display Control Functions ............................................... 2.12 Using the Zoom Function - SL70M Mono Display .................... 2.12 Using the Zoom Function - SL70C Color Displays .................... 2.13 Offsetting the Center ................................................................... 2.15 Hiding the Ship's Heading Marker (SHM) ................................. 2.15 viii SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations ..........................................................3.1 3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3.1 3.2 Range Control ............................................................................... 3.2 Changing the Range ...................................................................... 3.3 Determining Actual Radar Range ................................................. 3.3 3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture ............................... 3.4 Identifying False Echo Returns .................................................... 3.5 Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune ..................... 3.7 Changing the Targets Display ......................................................3.11 3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs .................... 3.13 Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel ................. 3.14 Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT) ........ 3.16 Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes ........................................... 3.18 3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms ................................................ 3.19 Placing a Guard Zone .................................................................. 3.20 Moving, Reshaping or Deleting a Guard Zone ........................... 3.21 Controlling Guard Zone Alarms ................................................. 3.21 3.6 MARPA ...................................................................................... 3.23 Introduction to MARPA ............................................................. 3.23 Using MARPA ............................................................................ 3.25 Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations ........................................................4.1 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4.1 4.2 Changing the Heading Mode ........................................................ 4.2 True and Relative Motion ............................................................. 4.2 4.3 Using Marks .................................................................................. 4.4 4.4 Man Overboard (MOB) ................................................................ 4.5 4.5 Cursor Echo .................................................................................. 4.6 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 ix Bearing Mode ............................................................................... 5.6 Cursor Reference .......................................................................... 5.6 Cursor Readout ............................................................................. 5.6 Day/Night ..................................................................................... 5.7 Help ............................................................................................... 5.7 Soft Keys ....................................................................................... 5.7 Key Beep ...................................................................................... 5.7 MOB Data ..................................................................................... 5.7 Menu Timeout Period ................................................................... 5.7 Units .............................................................................................. 5.7 Variation Source ........................................................................... 5.8 Bridge NMEA Heading ................................................................ 5.8 NMEA Out Set Up .................................................... ...