Raymarine Marine GPS System manual

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Table of Contents ix S S S t t t a a a n n n d d d a a a r r r d d d F F F u u u n n n c c c t t t i i i o o o n n n b b b a a a r r r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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1 - 1 C C C h h h a a a p p p t t t e e e r r r 1 1 1 I I I n n n t t t r r r o o o d d d u u u c c c t t t i i i o o o n n n Welcome to RayTech Navigator This User’s Guide describes how to use Raymarine ® ’s RayTech Navigator marine navigation software (Figure 1 - 1). RayTech Navigator operates within a standard Windo ws ® environment, and e[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 1 - 2 Easy Marine Navigation Using Routes and Waypoints RayTech Navigato r takes the guesswork out of marine navigation by enabling you to easily chart, plot, and execute simple or complex routes. A route is composed of a series of waypoints that you select on the screen, with each waypoint denoting a certain positi[...]

Introduction 1 - 3 • Raster – A paper chart that has been scanned into a high resolution image. A raster chart has the advantage of being virtually identical to the original paper chart from which it was scanned . The MapTech NOAA/BSB and PCX charts are examples of raster charts. • Aerial Imagery – A high resolution, geo - referenced raster[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 1 - 4 Advanced Graphical User Interface with Cus tomizable Toolbars/Displays You operate Navigator via an easy - to - use Graphical User Interface (GUI) complete with many customizable Toolbars, Function bars, and “floating” Databoxes (Figure 1 - 2). Using an intuitive menu hierarchy, you can display only tho se[...]

Introduction 1 - 5 Integrates with Ray marine ’s SeaTalk ® and NMEA 0183 Data Output Device s Navigator is designed to work transparently with Raymarine’s SeaTalk data commun i cations package, or any other device that outputs data in NMEA 0183 format. This enables parameters such as Heading, Wind Speed/Direction, Sea Temperature, and a variet[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 1 - 6 Optional Modules RayTech Navigator offer two comprehensive optional modules to increase Navigator’s capabilities: Sail Racer and Fishing Pro. Sail Racer Module Navigator’s Sail Racer Module is targeted toward the professional sailboat rac er, and includes DataTrak, Polars, Route Optimization, Advanced Weat[...]

Introduction 1 - 7 Fishing Pro Module The Fishing Pro Module enables you to use Navigator to easily locate the world’s best fishing areas using up - to - the - minute , satellite - based oceanographic data. The module includes: • The latest ocean temperature data presented as overlays upon your navigational charts to aid you in finding the warm[...]

2 - 1 C C C h h h a a a p p p t t t e e e r r r 2 2 2 I I I n n n s s s t t t a a a l l l l l l i i i n n n g g g t t t h h h e e e S S S o o o f f f t t t w w w a a a r r r e e e Overview This chapter explains how to install RayTech Navigator onto your PC , and contains the following: • Minimum and recommended system requirements • How to set [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 2 - 2 Hardware Requirements This subsection lists t he minimum hardware requirements that your PC must conform to in order to run Navigator properly. While Navigator is designed to run successfully on the minimum configuration, we also include a recommended hardware setup that ensure s optimal performance f rom the [...]

In stalling the Software 2 - 3 Installing Navigator The steps you follow to install Navigator depend upon whether you are installing from a CD or from Raymarine’s Web site on the Internet. Both of these methods are explained in this sectio n, and both consist of a short sequ ence of installation wizard screens containing simple steps that you mus[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 2 - 4 Figure 2 - 1 . InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen 2. Click Next . The InstallShield Wizard (ISW) License Agreement s creen (Figure 2 - 2 ) is displayed. This screen contains Navigator’s Licensing Agreement/ Legal Disclaimers. Figure 2 - 2 . InstallShield Wiza rd License Agreement Screen Click I accept… , [...]

In stalling the Software 2 - 5 3. Make our Legal Department happy by reading all the text , then click the checkbox beside “ I accept …” and click Next to display the ISW Customer Information s creen (Figure 2 - 3 ) . Figure 2 - 3 InstallShield Wizard Customer Infor mation Screen 4. Type the name of the person and the organization to whom thi[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 2 - 6 Figure 2 - 4 InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Screen The ISW Setup Type s creen a llow s you to choose which compo nents of Navigator you want installed. The choices are as follows: Ø Complete – Installs Navig ator and all subcomponents Ø C ustom – Installs only the Navigator subcomponents you choose (A s[...]

In stalling the Software 2 - 7 Figure 2 - 5 . InstallShield Wizard Custom Setup Screen The ISW Custom Setup screen choices are defined as follows : Ø This feature will be installed on local hard drive – i nstalls selected component only Ø This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on local hard drive – installs selected component an[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 2 - 8 Figure 2 - 6 . InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install Screen 7. Click Install on the ISW Ready to Install scre en to begin the installation . The progress of the installation is displayed on the screen, and a fter a few moments, the I SW Completed screen (Figure 2 - 7 ) appears. 8. Click Finish to complete the [...]

In stalling the Software 2 - 9 Installing From the Internet Installation from Raymarine’s Web site is v ery similar to installing from a CD . To ins tall Navigator from the Internet, do the following: 1. Point your Internet browser to : www.raymarine.com/raytech 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download Navigator.[...]

3 - 1 C C C h h h a a a p p p t t t e e e r r r 3 3 3 U U U s s s i i i n n n g g g N N N a a a v v v i i i g g g a a a t t t o o o r r r ’ ’ ’ s s s I I I n n n t t t e e e r r r f f f a a a c c c e e e Overview This chapter shows you around Navigator’s user interface, illustrating and explaining the functions and components of the followi[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 2 Figure 3 - 1 . Navigator’s Main Inte r face[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 3 Drop - Down Menus This section shows each of the main interface drop - down menus (File, Waypoint, etc. — Figures 3 - 2 through 3 - 9 ) and gives brief functional descriptions of each menu item. File Menu Figure 3 - 2 . F ile Drop - Down Menu Item Descriptions Waypoint Menu Figure 3 - 3 . Waypoint Drop - Down M[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 4 Route Menu Figure 3 - 4 . Route Drop - Down Menu Item Descriptions Tools Menu Figure 3 - 5 . Tools Drop - Down Menu Item Descriptions[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 5 Tools /Pre - St art Menu Figure 3 - 6 . Tools/ Pre - Start Drop - Down Menu Item Descriptions View Menu Figure 3 - 7 . View Drop - Down Menu Item Descriptions[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 6 Window Menu Figure 3 - 8 . Window Drop - Down Menu Item Descriptions Help Menu Figure 3 - 9 . Help Drop - Down Menu Ite m Descriptions[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 7 Toolbars This section shows each of the Toolbars (Standard, Charting, etc. — Figures 3 - 10 through 3 - 21 ) and gives brief functional descriptions of each Toolbar item. Standard Toolbar Figure 3 - 10 . Standard Toolbar Item Descriptions Waypoints and Routes Toolbar Figure 3 - 11 . Waypoints and Routes Toolbar[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 8 Charting Toolbar Figure 3 - 12 . Charting Toolbar Item Descriptions Alarm Toolbar Figure 3 - 13 . Alarm Toolbar Item Descriptions[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 9 Animation Toolbar Figure 3 - 14 . Animation Toolbar Item Descriptions Tides/Currents Toolbar Figure 3 - 15 . Tides/Currents Toolbar Item Descriptions[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 10 3 - D View Toolbar Figure 3 - 16 . 3 - D View Toolbar Item Descriptions Fishing Toolbar Figure 3 - 17 . Fishing Toolbar Item Descript ions[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 11 Yacht Racing Toolbar Figure 3 - 18 . Yacht Racing Toolbar Item Descriptions Pre - Start Toolbar Figure 3 - 19 . Pre - Start Toolbar Item Descriptions Weather Toolbar Figure 3 - 20 . Weather Toolbar Item Descriptions[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 12 Pathfinder Panel Toolbar Figure 3 - 21 . Pathfinder Toolbar Item Descriptions Functionbar Menus Standard Functionbar This subsection illustrates the Standard Functionbar’s menu hierarchy (Figure 3 - 22), then gives brief explanations for the function of the buttons on each menu level (Fi gures 3 - 23 throug[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 13 Figure 3 - 22 . Standard Functionbar Menu Hierarchy[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 14 Route Button Figure 3 - 23 . Functionbar Route Button Descriptions Goto Button Figure 3 - 24 . Functionbar Goto Button Descriptions Marks Button Figure 3 - 25 . Functionba r Marks Button Descriptions[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 15 Top - Level “More” Button Figure 3 - 26 . Functionbar Top - Level “More” Button Descriptions Second - Level “More” Button Figure 3 - 27 . Functionbar Second - Level “More” Button Descriptions[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 16 File Button Figure 3 - 28 . Functionb ar File Button Descriptions Weather Animation Button Figure 3 - 29 . Functionbar Weather Animation Button Descriptions[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 17 Setup Button Figure 3 - 30 . Functionbar Setup Button Descriptions Radar Functionbar This subsection illustrates the Radar Funct ionbar’s menu hierarchy (Figure 3 - 31), then gives brief explanations for the function of the buttons on each menu level (Figures 3 - 32 through 3 - 37 ).[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 18 Figure 3 - 31 . Radar Functionbar Menu Hierarchy[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 19 Heading Mode Button Figure 3 - 32 . Radar Functionba r Heading Mode Button Descriptions Targets Button Figure 3 - 33 . Radar Functionbar Targets Button Descriptions Marpa Button Figure 3 - 34 . Radar Functionbar Marpa Button Descriptions[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 20 Gain Button Figure 3 - 35 . Radar Functionbar Gain Button Descrip tions[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 21 VRM/EBL Button s The VRM/EBL Functionbar buttons can only be accessed in an open Radar window by clicking the VRM/EBL button on the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar — see Figure 3 - 21. Figure 3 - 36 . Radar Functionbar VRM/EBL Button Descriptions[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 22 Tune Button The Tune Functionbar button can only be accessed in an open Radar window by clicking the M ULTI button on the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar — see Figure 3 - 21. Figure 3 - 37 . Radar Functionbar Tune Button Descriptions Sonar Functionbar This section illustrates the Sonar Functionbar’s menu hierarc[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 23 Figure 3 - 38 . Sonar Functionbar Menu Hierarchy[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 24 Frequency Button Figure 3 - 39 . Sonar Functionbar Frequency Button Descriptions Zoom Button Figure 3 - 40 . Sonar Functionbar Zoom Button Descriptions[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 25 Bottom Lock Button Figure 3 - 41 . Sonar Functionbar Bottom Lock Button Descriptions A - Scope Button Figure 3 - 42 . Sonar Functionbar A - Scope Button Descriptions[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 26 VRM/EBL Button s The VRM/EBL Functionbar buttons can only be accessed in an open Sonar window by clicking the VRM/EBL button on the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar — see Figure 3 - 21. Figure 3 - 43 . Sonar Functionbar VRM/EBL Button Descriptions[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 27 Alarm Button s The Alarm Functionbar buttons can only be accessed in an open Sonar window by clicking the ALARMS button on the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar — see Figure 3 - 21. Figure 3 - 44 . Sonar Functionbar Alarm Button Descri ptions[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 28 Customizing the Interface This section describes how you can tailor Navigator’s interface to display on ly the information you require. It explains how use the Customize dialog box to modify and personalize the following areas of Navigator: • Drop - down menu commands • Toolbars • Keyboard input • T[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 29 Commands Tab The Commands tab of the Customize dialog box enables you to customize Navigator’s drop - down menus to display the commands you want to see, rather than the defaults. To customize drop - down menus: 1. From the View menu (or right - click near the Toolbar display area) , select Customize to displ [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 30 Toolbars Tab The Toolbars tab of the Customize dialog box enables you to restore Navigator’s Toolbars t o their factory default states , and also allows you to create and name (and rename) custom Toolbars . To display the Toolbars tab: 1. From the View menu (or right - click near the Toolbar display area), [...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 31 Figure 3 - 46 . Customize Dialog Box Toolbars Tab Check the Toolbars you want to display or modify Click button to perform desired operation on Toolbar[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 32 Keyboard Tab The Keyboard tab of the Customize dialog box enables you to associate keystroke shortcuts to commonly - used commands in Navigator. For exam ple, to display the Layers dialog bo x, you might assign the keys Ctrl+L . Then, each time you press that sequence of keys, the Layers dialog box appear s .[...]

Using Navigator’s Interface 3 - 33 Menu Tab The Menu tab of the Customize dialog box is currently non - functional within Navigat or; however, it will display if the tab is clicked . Figure 3 - 48 . Customize Dialog Box Menu Tab[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3 - 34 Options Tab The Options tab of the Cus tomize dialog box contains checkboxes that control Toolbar and icon display characteristics. You can also download a new appearance profile for the interface that changes the “look and feel” of the controls without affecting their behavior or command structures. To d[...]

4 - 1 C C C h h h a a a p p p t t t e e e r r r 4 4 4 W W W o o o r r r k k k i i i n n n g g g W W W i i i t t t h h h C C C h h h a a a r r r t t t s s s A A A n n n d d d R R R o o o u u u t t t e e e s s s Overview This chapter explains how to use RayTech Navigator to chart and plot courses for nautical navigation. The chapter is intended to ha[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 2 Working with charts in Navigator consists initially of installing the charts, af ter which, you can open and display as many or as few as you need. The more charts you decide to install , the longer the overall installation process takes; however, once installed , you can display those charts at the moment you[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 3 Figure 4 - 1 . RayTech Settings Dialog Box Figure 4 - 2 . Chart Manager S creen 1 Double - click Raster Charts icon to begin installing charts[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 4 The Chart Manager displays all currently available raster charts (although it will be initially empty) , and is the starting place for opening installed charts or installing new charts. 4. Click Install New Charts . Chart Installer screen 1 is displa yed (Figure 4 - 3 ). Figure 4 - 3 . Chart Installer Screen 1[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 5 Figure 4 - 4 . Chart Installer Screen 2 6. Highlight the charts you want to install (or click Select All to install every chart) , then click Install No w . T he progress of eac h chart ’s installation is shown. W hen the charts have been installed, Chart Manager screen 1 is redisplayed (Figure 4 - 5 ). Figure[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 6 Working With Routes This section explains how to plot and edit route s . A route is a path from location A to location B, and is composed of a series of waypoint s that you “place” on a displayed chart . Each waypoint represents a certain position along the path of the route. A route ty pically has a start[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 7 Creating a Route To create and name a route : 1. As shown in Figure 4 - 6 , select Create Route from the Route menu, or, click the Create Route button on the t oolbar. The Quick Route dialog box is displayed (Figure 4 - 7 ). Figure 4 - 6 . Two Ways of Starting a Route Figure 4 - 7 . Quick Route Dialog Box To sta[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 8 2. Type in a name (up to 13 characters including blanks ) for your route, or click OK to accept the default name of “ Qr. ” Note: Identical route names will ov e rwrite each other without a confirmation warning . 3. Click OK . T he S tandard cursor changes to the Route cursor (Figure 4 - 8 ). Move the curs[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 9 4. Draw the route you want to take. Left - click a t the places where you want to leave a waypoint marker. To remove waypoint s , click the Undo Wp button on the toolbar. The route nam e along with the range and bearing of each leg is displayed b etween each waypoint (Figure 4 - 9 ) . 5. As shown in Figure 4 - 9[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 10 Editing Routes and Waypoints After you’ve completed plotting a route, you might want to make some changes. Navigator allows you to fully manage your routes and their waypoints, including moving/removing waypoints and rou tes, working with groups of waypoints, and changing waypoint properties (properties gov[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 11 Figure 4 - 11 . Edit Route Dialog Box: Adding a Waypoint to a Route If the route you want to add waypoints to is not the currently active route, you ’ll need to se lec t it as shown in Figure 4 - 11 . The waypoints associated with the currently selected route are displayed in the window directly beneath Curre[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 12 To move (relocate) a waypoint : 1. As shown in Figure 4 - 12 , place the cursor over the waypoint you want to move, then press and hold the left mouse button. 2. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want the waypoint moved, then release the button. The waypoint moves to the new location. Fig[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 13 To move the waypoint you ’re heading toward to your vessel’s current position : 1. As shown in Figure 4 - 13 , select Move Dest ination to Vessel from the Waypoint menu, or, click Marks / Dest to Vessel on the function bar. The waypoint you are approaching is moved to your vessel’s current location. Figur[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 14 To put a new waypoint at your vessel’s current position : 1. As shown in Figure 4 - 15 , select Place Waypoint at Vessel from the Waypoint menu, or, click Marks / Wpt at V essel on the function bar. The W aypoint At Vessel information dialog box appears (Figure 4 - 16 ). The dialog box shows the time the wa[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 15 To put a new waypoint at the cursor’s current position : 1. As shown in Figure 4 - 17 , click Marks /Wpt at Cursor on the function bar (this function cannot be accessed from the Waypoints drop - down menu) . The Standard cursor changes to the Route cursor . 2. Place the cursor where you wa nt the new waypoint[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 16 To put a man overboard waypoint at the vessel’s current position : 1. As shown in Figure 4 - 18 , select Place Wayp oint at Cursor from the Waypoint menu, click MOB on the toolbar, or click M ore/More / Man Overboard on the function bar. T he man overboard marker is placed automatically at the vessel’s cu[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 17 To delete a waypoint from a route : 1. Place the cursor over the waypoint you want to delete, then right - click to display the Chart Acti on popup menu (Figure 4 - 19 ). 2. Select Delete Wa ypoint . The waypoint is removed from the chart. Note: You can also delete waypoints from the Waypoint Properties dialog [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 18 Modifying Waypoints You can change how/where/when a ny waypoint is displayed by editing the Waypoint Properties dialog box . To modify a waypoint ’s display characteristics : 1. Place the cursor over the waypoint you want to modify, then right - click to display the Chart Action popup menu. 2. Select Waypoi[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 19 The Waypoints Properties dialog box contains the following: • Group Name field – Name of waypoint group. • Groups button – Displays group action menu (Fig. 4 - 20 ) . • Waypoint Name field – Name of waypoint. • Rename button – Click to rename way point. • Latitude field – Latitude coordinate[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 20 • Relative waypoint drop - down menu – Displayed only if Relative box is checked and Pinged box is unchecked. Choose the waypoint you want the current waypoint to be relative - to — refer to “Setting Relative Waypoints” for more information. • Marker icon s display window – Displays the various [...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 21 6. In the Range field, type the range at which you want WP2 to remain relative from WP1. For example, if you enter 300 miles, WP2 will always remain at a range of 300 miles from WP1, no matter where WP1 is repositioned on the chart. 7. In the Bearing field, type the bearing at which you want WP2 to remain relat[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 22 Work ing With Waypoint Groups You can create as many different groups of waypoints as you need, and then manipulate the individual waypoints within those groups. Waypoint groups can be added/deleted/renamed just like individual waypoints, and waypoints can be swapped between groups, sent - to and retrieved - [...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 23 To re name a waypoint group : 1. Double - click on a waypoint (or select Edit Route from the Route menu, then click Waypoint Properties ) to display the Waypoint Properties dialog box (Figure 4 - 20 ). 2. Click the Group Name drop - down menu, then select the group you want to rename. 3. As shown in Figure 4 - [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 24 To delete a waypoint group : 1. Double - click on a waypoint (or select Edit Route from the Route menu, then click Waypoint Properties ) to display the Waypoint Properties dialog box (Figure 4 - 20 ). 2. Click the Group Name drop - down menu, then sele ct the group you want to delete . 3. Click Groups to disp[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 25 To display or hide a waypoint group : 1. Double - click on a waypoint (or select Edit Route from the Route menu, then click Waypoint Properties ) to display the Waypoint Properties dialog box (Figure 4 - 20 ). 2. Click the Group Name drop - down menu, then select the group you want to delete. 3. Click Groups to[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4 - 26 Using t he Waypoint Recycle Bin When you delete waypoints, they are placed into a recycle bin fro m which you can later (in the same Navigator session) retrieve them if you need to. It’s important to keep in mind that the w aypoint recycle bin is emptied, permanently deleting all waypoints it contains , eac[...]

Working With Charts And Routes 4 - 27 Figure 4 - 26 . Retrieving Waypoints From The Recycle Bin S TEP 1 . Click drop - down, then select waypoint group to restore to S TEP 2 . Select waypoints you want to retrieve from Recycle Bin S TEP 3 . Cl ick Move - > to retrieve and restore waypoints[...]

5 - 1 C C C h h h a a a p p p t t t e e e r r r 5 5 5 A A A d d d v v v a a a n n n c c c e e e d d d N N N a a a v v v i i i g g g a a a t t t o o o r r r F F F u u u n n n c c c t t t i i i o o o n n n s s s Overview This chapter covers the more advanced Navigator functions such as Radar and Sonar. It also includes information about using Polars [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 2 The hsb 2 Series Pathfinder Plus Radar system includes the following: • Range scales: 1/8nm to 24nm up to 72nm (scanner - dependent). • Automatic and manual control of tuning, gain and sea clutter. • Two Variable Range Markers (VRMs) and Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs), allowing target range and bearing [...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 3 Displaying the Radar Screen Data from your Pathfinder PLUS Radar can be repeated in a separate RayTech Navigator window or overlaid on a chart. To display radar data in a separate window: 1. Make sure the radar is operational and correctly conne cted to the PC. 2. Power on the radar unit. 3. Click File/Open . The [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 4 Displaying the Control Panel You can display a Control Panel dialog box on the outside of the radar window, which enables you to modify a number of radar settings. To display th e Control Panel: 1. From within the Radar Window, click the right mouse button. 2. Select View/Control Panel . The Control Panel (Fig[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 5 Using the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar The Pathfinder Panel is a special toolbar that simulates the functions of the buttons of the hsb 2 Series Radar and Fishfinder display units. When one of the buttons is pressed, the associated soft key functions appear in the function bar below. You can access the Pathfinder Pane[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 6 Using the Range Control The radar display can be viewed at various scales by using the range (zoom) control . The shortest range scale gives a maximum range of 1/8 nautical miles, measured from the default center to the top of the radar picture. The longest range scale gives a maximum range of between 24 and 7[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 7 The Standard Range Scale Details of the standard ranges are shown in the table below. Y ou can also customize the range scales by specifying different ranges. Radar Range Scales Maximum Range (nm) Number of Range Rings Range Ring Interval (nm) 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 2 2 4 3 0.0625 0.125 0.125 0.25 1.5 3 6 6 0.25 0.5 [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 8 Determining Actual Radar Range The actual maximum radar range is esse ntially line - of - sight, and is limited by the height of the scanner and the height of the target as shown below lists some range examples: Radar Range Antenna Height (m) Target Height (m) Maximum Range (nm) 3 3 7. 8 3 10 10.9 5 3 8.9 5 10[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 9 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Pictu re Navigational echoes may be large, small, bright or faint, depending not only on the size of the object but also on its orientation and surface. Different objects reflect the radar signals in different ways. For example, vertical objects such as cliffs reflect signals b[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 10 Controls t o Adjust the Radar Picture Control Option Function Default Setting GAIN GAIN SEA RAIN FTC Controls the strength of the target returns Reduces sea returns Reduces close rain or snow returns Reduces distant rain or snow returns AUTO AUTO - HARBOR O FF OFF SEA SEA Reduces sea returns AUTO - HARBOR MUL[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 11 Side Lobes A small part of the RF energy from each transmitted pulse is radiated outside the single narrow beam. This produces side lobe patterns, shown in Figu re 5 - 2 . Side lobes have no effect on di stant or small surface objects; h owever , the echo from a large object at short range may produce an arc on t[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 12 Multiple Echoes Multiple echoes (Figure 5 - 4) appear if there is a large target with a wide vertical surface at a comparatively short range. The transmitted signal will be reflected back and forth between the target and your own ship. Multiple echoes therefore appear beyond the true targets echo on the same [...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 13 Radar Gain Cont rol The Gain control adjusts the level of the display of signals received from the scanner; it is equivalent to a volume control on a radio. The Gain control can be set either to Auto or Manual modes. In Auto mode, the Pathfinder Plus radar optimizes the setting. In harbors or close proximity to l[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 14 4. If you select Manual mode, the arrow control buttons appear. Use the up/down arrows to increase/decrease the Manual Gain. Important: Because the changes to the settings are made immedia tely, you cannot revert to the previous setting by clicking CLEAR . 5. When you have set the controls to the levels you r[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 15 Note: On short range scales, do not set the Sea Clutter control so high that all clutter is removed, since this could prevent you from seeing close - echo targets. The SEA control can be set to Auto - Harbor (default), Auto - Offshore or Manual mode. In Auto - Offshore mode, the Pathfinder Plus Radar optimizes it[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 16 R ain Clutter Control The radar can see echoes from rain or snow. Returns from storm areas and rain squalls consist of countless small echoes that continuously change size, intensity, and position (Figure 5 - 6) . These returns sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity of the rainfall o[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 17 If you turn the RAIN or FTC control Off (equivalent to setting the level to 0%), the actual setting is stored, and restored when you turn the control on again. Keep in mind however, that RAIN and FTC are reset to Off at power - on. To adjust the RAIN and FTC controls : 1. Select a range appropriate to the adjustm[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 18 Tuning the Receiver T he TUNE control is used to fine - tune the receiver in the scanner for maximum target returns on the display. In Auto mode, the radar tunes itself automatically on all range scales. Raymarine recommend s that you leav e the TUNE control in Auto mode. If you set the TUNE control to Manual[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 19 Changing the Target Display The Pathfinder PLUS Radar allows you to improve target visibility by changing the following: • Interference rejection ( In Rej ) • Target expansion ( Expansion ) • Target wakes ( Wakes ) These controls are accessed from the Functionbar Target s Button. To change target mode setti[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 20 Interference Reje ction Mutual radar interference is likely when two or more radar - equipped vessels are operating within range of each other. This usually appears as a series of small dots moving to and from the display center in a straight line or a long, sweeping curve ( Figure 5 - 7) . This type of inter[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 21 Target Wakes You can see the direction and speed with which t argets are moving relative to your vessel by selecting the target wakes display option. When wakes are switched on, the target is displayed at the brightest level and the previous positions of targets are retained at successively fainter levels on the [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 22 Note: When using VRM/EBL , you may want to turn off the range rings to make the VRMs clearer. To do this, use the Color control in the Control Panel to change the color of the range rings to the same color as the background. When a VRM/EBL pair is acti ve, its bearing and range are displayed in its associated[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 23 Measuring Range an d B earing to Target f rom Vessel To measure the range and/or bearing of a target or point from your vessels position, you need to place a VRM/EBL and move it so that it crosses the target or point for which you require the bearing or range. When you turn o n a VRM/EBL, it is displayed in its l[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 24 Moving a VRM/EBL You can control VRM/EBL separately or together. To move a VRM or EBL: 1. Click the VRM/EBL button on the Pathfinder Panel. 2. Click the button that corresponds to what you want to modify: VRM/EB L 1 or VRM/EB L 2 . A drop - down dialog b ox for the selected VRM/EBL appears. 3. Click VRM/EBL O[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 25 Placing Marks The Marks function allows you to pla ce a mark anywhere on the radar screen . Radar marks are not the same as chart waypoints and cannot be used in routes, nor can they be transferred to other displays. Marks are placed with the default mark symbol at either cursor or vessel position. Marks are stor[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 26 Introduction to MARPA The hsb 2 Series displays include a Mi ni Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) function for target tracking and risk analysis. MARPA improves the standard of collision avoidance by obtaining detailed information for several automatically tracked targets. MARPA provides continuous, accura[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 27 Symptoms of such conditions are that acquisition is difficult and the MARPA vectors are unstable; the symbol wanders away from the target, locks onto another target or changes to a lost target symbol. If any of these conditions are prese nt, acquisition and tracking may need to be re - initiated or, in some cases[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 28 Figure 5 - 9 . Radar Target Symbol Key Target Vector and History The MARPA targets can be displayed with a vector line showing where they will be at a certain time in the future, (assuming present course and speed). You can s elect a relative or true vector and the vector length. You can also select to view t[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 29 Acquiring a MARPA Target The MARPA functions are accessed through the MARPA default soft k ey , and some options are available using the right mouse button. To acquire a MARPA target: 1. Double - click the left mouse button over the target. or 1. Click MENU on the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar and select MARPA Set Up [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 30 Deleting a MARPA Target To remove a target from the Marpa database: 1. Click MARPA on the Functionbar. 2. Click MARPA List . The Marpa database is displayed . 3. Select a target from the list, and then click Delete to remove the selected target. or 1. Click the right mouse button. 2. Select MARPA > Clear .[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 31 To acquire a target: 1. Click Ac quire Target in the MARPA Box. The cursor is displayed with arrows on all four corners. 2. Position the cursor over the required target and click the left mouse button . To clear a target: 1. Click Clear Target in the MARPA b ox. The cursor is displayed with arro ws on all four co[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 32 Using Sonar With Navigator Data from your hsb 2 Series Fishfinder can transferred and displayed (repeated) in a separate Navigator window. The hsb 2 Series Fishfinders use sound waves (sonar) to find fish and show the bottom of a lake or sea. The transducer sends high - frequency sound waves down into the wat[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 33 Pathfinder Panel for Sonar The Pathfinde r Panel is a special toolbar that simulates the functions of the buttons of the hsb 2 Series Radar and Fishfinder display units. When one of the buttons are pressed, the associated function buttons appear in the Sonar Function bar. You can access the Pathf inder Panel from[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 34 Fish Indications When the Fishfinder detects a fish, it displays an arch - shaped mark. In general, a larger arch indicates a larger fish, though this is not always true. For example, if there are two fish of the same size: one is close to the surface, the other is near the bottom. The fish that is close to t[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 35 Effect of Frequency and Boat Speed The return from a fish has a different appearance depending on the frequency used: 50k Hz produces a wide beam, so a fish spotted by this frequency gives a broad arch; the 200 kHz beam is narrower so the same fish produces a narrower arch. The shape of the arch is also affected [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 36 Figure 5 - 12 . Sonar Target Bottom Indicators Depth Target ID You can select wh ether or not the depth appears for displayed fish echoes. When Target Depth ID is set to ON, the depth is displayed just above each fish echo. When set to OFF, the depth of each echo is not displayed. To toggle on and off the Tar[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 37 Selecting the Background Color The background color you select for the primary Sonar window is used on all the Sonar windows (scrolling bottom, Zoom, Bottom Lock and A - Scope). You w ill probably find that you need to change the background color in different light conditions. For example, a white background is p[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 38 The Fishfinder automatically adjusts the scroll speed, based on depth. Y ou also can manually adjust the speed. If you select automatic adjustment, the scroll speed relates to boat speed as follows: • Less than, or equal to 0.5 kn, scroll speed is constant at 10% • Between 0.5 – 15 kn, scroll speed vari[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 39 Adjusting the Range Control The Fishfinder automatically adjusts the display range. Alte rnatively, the RANGE key lets you select the maximum depth displayed on the scrolling bottom and A - Scope displays. You can also set the shift value to move the image window up or down within the current range. If you select[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 40 Selectin g the Power Setting The POWER MODE Functionbar button allows adjustment of the transducer signal. When AUTO is selected (default), the Fishfinder automatically determines the power setting based on the current depth. LO power (10 W) is used in depth range s less than 20 feet and HI power (600 or 1000[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 41 Split Frequency – The transducer can operate in both 50 kHz and 20 0 kHz frequencies at the same time. If you choose split frequency operation, the scrolling bottom display is split horizontally; the upper half shows the 200 kHz detailed view and the lower half shows the 50 kHz image. You can also choose the sp[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 42 To adjust the Gain: 1. On the Pat hfinder Panel, click GAIN . T he Gain function buttons appear. 2. Click the Gain button for the appropriate frequency: 50KHz or 200KHz . 3. Click the large button to toggle between Auto or Manual Gain. 4. Click the arrow keys to adjust the level. Adjusting Color Gai n The Col[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 43 Using the A - Scope The scrolling bottom display provides a historical record of sonar echoes. A - Scope displays a real - time image of the bottom structure and fish directly below the t ransducer, alongside the scrolling bottom display. At the lower end of the window, A - Scope also displays the patented Bottom[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 44 Using Bottom Lock The scrolling bottom display provides a top - down view, referenced from the surface of the water. Bottom Lock shows a water column of fixed height, referenced from the bottom, that appears flat. It removes bottom detail to provide an image of o bjects directly above the bottom, and is usefu[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 45 Using the White Line The Whi te Line feature separates echoes from fish near the bottom and the bottom itself. When White Line is switched on, the Fishfinder displays echoes differently. The strongest echoes display in the back - ground color with a thin line on top. All other echoes remain unchanged. To switch t[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 46 If the Bottom Lock or A - Scope image is displayed, selecting Zoom automatically switches Off Bottom Lock or A - Scope. If you have split frequency selected, the selected Zoom image is d isplayed in both frequency windows. Using Alarms The ALARMS Functionbar button is used to set up alarms : three alarms are [...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 47 To set an alarm: 1. On the Pathfinder Panel, click ALARMS . 2. Click the bu tton for the desired alarm: For the Fish Alarm , click FISH ALARM to toggle the alarm On/Off . For the Shallow Alarm or Deep Alarm , click SHALLOW ALARM or DEEP ALARM soft key to display two new Function bar keys. 3. Press the ALARM to to[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 48 Distance - behind - boat is displayed next to the vertical line, at the top of the window. The VRM distance uni ts correspond to the depth units assigned in System Set Up as follows: System Depth Unit VRM Distance Unit Meters M eters Feet F eet Fathoms Fathoms The distance - from - boat continues to update as[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 49 Using Waypoints The MARKS Functionbar button lets you to place up to 998 waypoints. A waypoint is a position, normally entered on a chart as a reference, or as a place to go to. A waypoi nt can be placed at the cursor position or at the vessel’s current position (this is sometimes known as an event mark); all w[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 50 Using Polars t o Optimize Your Performance This section explains how to use Navigator’s Polars plotting functionality to analyze and fine - tune your boat’s performance. Intended primarily for the experienced sailor, Polars uses a group of variables (such as apparent/true/corrected wind angles, boat speed[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 51 Collecting Data The accuracy of the analysis presented by Polars depends upon the volum e and accuracy of the data collected. There are two primary areas within Polars where you can enter and modify data: the Polar tab and the Data tab (Figure 5 - 13). The Polar tab displays the Polar Parameters screen, which con[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 52 Polar Parameters Screen To enter data into the Polar Parameters screen, do the following: 1. On the Polars screen, click the Polar tab. The Polar Parameters screen is d isplayed (Figure 5 - 14 ). Figure 5 - 14 . Polar Parameters Screen 2. Replace as much of the default data as possible with real data that you[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 53 4. To edit individual values, click on the cell you want to change. The value is highlighted. The definitions for the cell names are as follows: Tws – True wind speed in knots Bsp0° – Boat speed in knots at zero degrees (sailing directly into the wind) TwaUp – True wind angle Upwind in degrees BspUp – Bo[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 54 Data Tests Screen To enter values into the Data Tests screen, do the following: 1. On the Polars screen, click the Data tab. The Data Tests screen is displayed (Figure 5 - 15 ). This screen initially contains a single row of test data; however, you can store and edit as many different test data rows as you ne[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 55 2. Double - click on the test data row you want to edit. The corresponding Test Parameters screen appears (Figure 5 - 16 ). The data that you see in this screen comes from Navigator’s database, w hich contains data you’ve saved from various from trips . The parameter definitions are as follows: Test – Name [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 56 Twd – True wind direction, in degrees. The magnetic bearing that the wind is coming from, calculated to appear as though measured from a stationary boat. CorTwa – Corrected True wind angle, in degrees. CorTws – Corrected True wind speed, in knots. CorTwd – Corrected True wind direction, in degrees. Bs[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 57 ForestayStrain – Set – The direction of the current, in degrees. Drift – The velocity of the current, in knots. F igure 5 - 16 . Test Parameters Screen 3. Type your data into the appropriate fields, then click OK when you are finished. 4. You can further refine your analysis by using filters to narrow the n[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 58 Figure 5 - 17 . Filters Screen The Filters screen selections sort the data test rows as follows: > = TWS – Displays only those tests having True Wind Speed greater - than - or - equal - to the value entered. < = TWS – Displays only those tests having True Wind Speed less - than - or - equal - to the[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 59 How to Graph and Read a Polar Plot This section lists the basic steps you must perform to graph and read a Po lar Plot screen (Figures 5 - 14 and 5 - 18 ). The Polar Plot screen graphs the theoretical heading s your boat should t ake toward specified targets (both upwind and down) when encountering various wind c[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 60 To read a Polar plot, refer to the example in Figure 5 - 18 and the following plot component definitions : • The bottom axis shows boat speed range in knots, with the minimum/maximum speed and speed interval determined by you, depending on the scale you want plotted. • The top axis describes an arc of 180[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 61 Figure 5 - 18 . Polar Plot Example Screen Click to set scale of bottom axis (boat speed in knots) Click to plot optimum heading for selected ran ge of True Wind Speed Current boat speed and heading, as entered into Data Test screen[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 62 Using the Upwind, Downwind, and Vmc Plot Screens T he Upwind, Downwind, and Vmc Plot (Velocity Made good on Course) s creens enable you to directly anal yze those aspects of the Polar plot by reducing the display content to only those elements. The Upwind Plot screen (Figure 5 - 19) calculates the best angle [...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 63 The Downwind Plot screen (Figure 5 - 20 ) calculates the best angle and boat speed when sailing downwind and displays: • Velocity Made Good relative to True Wind Angle – click Vmg to view, then select the True Wind Speed range to plot by cl icking on the Tws (kts) up/down arrows or by entering numbers directl[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 64 The Vmc Plot scre en (Figure 5 - 21) displays the Velocity Made good on Course toward a specific mark or target. Although similar in concept to Vmg, Vmc is equal - to Vmg only when the bearing to the mark and wind direction are identical. Vmc is used when you expect the wind to change between your present pos[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 65 Calibrating to Ensure Data Accuracy The accuracy of the data generated by your instruments and performance eval uation systems depends on accurate calibration. While the following subsection presents an introductory explanation of instrument calibration, you must refer to the manuals that came with your instrumen[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 66 Compass Calibration Compass calibration involves two procedures: Deviation and Heading Error calibration. Calibrating Deviation corrects compass error around the different points of the compass. Keep in mind that some instr u - mentation systems have the ability to swing (calibrate) the compass automatically.[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 67 Here are some important guidelines f or successful Awa offset calibration: • Choose a day with no wind shear, minimal gradient, and a steady True Wind Speed. • Ensure that Navigator’s DataTrak utility is online and operational. • Sail upwind at your optimum close - hauled angle. • Complete four to six t[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 68 Figure 5 - 22 . Twa Corrections Screen It’s important to note that depending on your instrumentation system’s damping, the Twa value can take up to 30 seconds to “settle down” after a tack/gybe. Whether you add or subtrac t the value depends upon whether the instruments have either lifted or headed du[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 69 True Wind Speed Calibration True Wind Speed calibration assumes that t he True Wind Speed upwind reflects the correct value. However, when sailing downwind, airflow over the masthead unit is affected by the spinnaker. Therefore, downwind Tws must be corrected so that your instruments show the same Tws value upwin[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 70 Using the Engine Instrument Panel This section explains how to display and configure the engine instrument panel (Figure 5 - 24). The panel is composed of up to ten gauges, including a tachometer, oil pressure gauge, volt meter, etc. You can select which gauges are displayed and what they show, and you can mo[...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 71 Figure 5 - 24 . Single Eng ine Instrument Panel with Tachometer Displaying the Panel 1. From the File menu, select Open . The Open Window dialog box is displayed. 2. Double - c lick the Engine Panel icon to display the gauges. Click button to reset engine hour trip meter[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5 - 72 Configuring the Panel Navigator allows you to choose the gaug es you want displayed and in most cases, what they display. To configure the panel, perform the following steps: 1. Move the cursor to the title bar of the engine panel and click the right mouse button. Fr om the pop - up menu that appears, select [...]

Advanced Navigator Functions 5 - 73 3. Select a gauge, then decide whether you want the gauge displayed by clicking Enabled . Next, select the setting(s) you want that gauge to display. In Figure 5 - 24 , the tachometer has been enabled, and the range has been set to a 6000 RPM maximum. 4. Repeat Step 3 for all gauges you want displayed on the pane[...]

A - 1 A A A p p p p p p e e e n n n d d d i i i x x x A A A C C C o o o n n n n n n e e e c c c t t t i i i n n n g g g P P P e e e r r r i i i p p p h h h e e e r r r a a a l l l I I I n n n s s s t t t r r r u u u m m m e e e n n n t t t s s s Overview This appendix gives a technically - oriented general explanation of common marine instrument/ c[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide A - 2 C onnecting to Instruments Via an NMEA Cable This section explains the basics of connecting Navigator to the NMEA leads of a GPS, an NMEA - equipped instrument, radar, and an autopilot. These connections are made using a 9 - pin NMEA cable (Figure A - 1, Raymarin e Part No. E86001), one end of which connects t[...]

Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments A - 3 Connecting Directly to a GPS When connecting Navigator directly to a GPS system, follow these guidelines: • Verify that GPS NMEA output is turned on. • Set the GPS datum to W GS84. To connect directly to a GPS system, refer to Figure A - 1 and Table A - 1. Table A - 1 . Connecting Navigator[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide A - 4 Connectin g Directly to NMEA - Equipped Instruments Most instrument systems are equipped to accept incoming NMEA data from your GPS, and will output additional collected NMEA data, such as vessel position, heading, speed, water depth, etc. To connect Navigator directl y to an NMEA - equipped instrument system,[...]

Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments A - 5 Connecting Directly to Radar In order for Navigator to be able to display range rings, cursor infor - mation, and electronic bearing lines, the radar system you use must be able to output the NMEA RSD stri ng. To display MARPA targets, your radar must be able to output NMEA TLL or TTM strings. [...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide A - 6 Connecting Directly an Autopilot Then following cabling instructions apply to most autopilot systems; however, you should also refer to the “Connec ting Specific Instruments and Devices” section later in this appendix and to the manual that came with your autopilot. Your autopilot must support NMEA 2.1 str[...]

Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments A - 7 Connecting Specific Instruments and Devices The subsections that follow explain how to connect Navigator to various manufacturers’ instruments and devices. Connecting to a Raymarine Direct SeaTalk ™ Interface You connect Navigator to a Raymarine Direct SeaTalk interface (Part No. E85001) us[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide A - 8 Connecting to a Raytheon Autohelm System The optimum way to connect Navigator to a Raytheon Autohelm system is to use the Direct SeaTalk Interface, Raymarine Part No. E85001 (Figure A - 2). You can also use a Z290 SeaTalk - to - NMEA converter for this connection; however, keep in mind that not all SeaTalk fea[...]

Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments A - 9 Connecting to B&G Instruments Navigator connects to the B&G 290, 390, 690, 790, and 2000 instrumenta tion systems through the B&G Performance Board or through a B&G NMEA FFD display. (For other B&G instruments, refer to “NMEA Basics,” earlier in this appendix.) Using the[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide A - 10 Connecting to KVH Instruments Navigator connects to KVH instruments via KVH’s NMEA Box or Race Box interface devices. Connecting via the Race Box offer the advantage of automatically sending Navigator data back to the KVH system’s displays. If you use the Race Box, you w ill also need the NMEA Box, becaus[...]

Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments A - 11 Connecting to Ockam Instruments Navigator connects to Ockam instruments via Ockam’s Model 050D RS - 232 Interface (which you must supply). You must also set two switches on the Ockam unit. Note : You can connect Navigator to any model O ckam RS - 232 Interface; however, to ensure optimum rel[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide A - 12 B asic NMEA and RS - 232 Cabling Principles This section explains some of the basic principles involved with National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and RS - 232 electrical connections. Knowledge of this information is not required to connect Navigator to the various peripheral devices; however, it is [...]

Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments A - 13 Important: when performing the above connection, be sure you connect the devices directly; do not use the vessel’s DC ground circuit to carry the Transmit (negative) signal. You may encounter devices that do not properly implement the NMEA specification, and share their Transmit (negative) l[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide A - 14 To wire an RS - 232 device to provide input to an NMEA device: 1. Connect t he RS - 232 Device ’s Tx lead to the NMEA D evice ’s R x+ lead. 2. Connect t he RS - 232 Device’s SG nd lead to the NMEA Device’ s R x - lead. To wire an RS - 232 device to receive input f rom an NMEA device : 1. Connect t he [...]

Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments A - 15 Circuit Grounding Issues By far the most important issue in electrical connections is p roper circuit grounding. In addition to all the other electrical gremlins that poor grounding give s rise to, instrument signals are easily scrambled if they are badly grounded , resulting in erratic and un[...]

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide A - 16 Connecting With a KiwiTech Cable The section gives the pin/lead configurations for the earlier KiwiTech 9 - and 25 - pin NMEA cables (Tables A - 10 and A - 11 ). For optimum Navigator performance, we recommend that you update and use Raymarine Cable Part No. E86001. Table A - 10 . Pin/Lead Configuration for 9[...]

R a ym a r i ne Int e rim S heet RayT ech Navigator V ersion 4.1 This interim sheet describes en h anc ements made to RayT ech Navigator versio n 4.1 that are not described in the Us er ’ s Guide. Route Enhance ments Wa ypoint/Rou te T ransfer RayT ech V4.1 introduces a revised feat ure that enables you to export your waypoints and routes to a fi[...]

2 R a y m a r i ne In t er i m Sheet 2. Cl ick Next . The HSB2 W aypoi nt T ransfer dialog appears. 3. Click th e Chan ge Option button. The W aypo int Sending Option dialog app ears. 4. Select the waypo ints/routes you wi sh to send. 5. Cl ick OK . By default, the W aypoi nt/Route T ransfer feature transfers all w aypoints and routes stored b y Ra[...]

R a ym a r i ne Int e rim S heet 3 1. Select T ransf er waypoints and ro utes via HSB2 from the W aypoint Tr ansfer dialog. 2. Click Nex t . The HSB2 W aypoint T ransfer dialog appears. 3. Click the Receive button on the HSB2 W aypoint T ransfer dialog. The waypoints/routes are transferred from the electronic device to Ray- T ech, preserving waypoi[...]

4 R a y m a r i ne In t er i m Sheet 6. Click th e Se nd button to send th e mail. RayT ech notifies you that your messag e was sent. 7. Cl ick Cancel to close the dialog. Cr eate Rou te RayT ech V4.1 introduces an additional chart panni ng feature that assists users of the Create Route feature. The Create Route feature is activated by selecting th[...]

R a ym a r i ne Int e rim S heet 5 Charting E nhancements C-Map C hart Serve r/Client W ith V4.1, RayT ech can be a server or client o f C-Map cartography transmit ted over the hsb 2 network. As part of a hsb 2 network, RayT ech is capable of serving C-Map cartography stored on the PC or read from a C- Map NT card reader . In this same configuratio[...]

6 R a y m a r i ne In t er i m Sheet New Databo xes Databox dis plays enable you to pl ace vital navigation data where yo u want it. The databoxes can be cust omized for content, size, color , position, and font , ensuring a bright, clear view . New to RayT ech V4.1 are additional databox radar channels for MARP A, VRM, EBL, radar bearing/range and[...]

R a ym a r i ne Int e rim S heet 7 ➤ T o set up your posi tion report: 1. Click on the File menu and select Get W eather from the Internet . The RayT ech Internet W eather window appears. 2. Click the Advanced button o f the E-Mail Request tab to set up posit ion reporting and advanced weather services. 3. Find the Automatic Position Report secti[...]

8 R a y m a r i ne In t er i m Sheet Other V essel T racking works in conj unction with the Position Repo rting system, enablin g the navigator or rac er to monitor the positions o f other vessels travelin g in compan y or under r ace conditions. It is accessed by clickin g on the T ools men u and selectin g O ther V essel T racking . DataT ra k En[...]