Navionics Raychart 425, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page 1: ...Raychart 425 Chartplotter Owner s Handbook Document 81172_2 Date January 2001...

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Page 3: ...mpt 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 conditi...

Page 4: ...onformance AllRaytheonequipmentandaccessoriesaredesignedtothebestindustry standards for use in the recreational marine environment The design and manufacture of Raytheon equipment and accessories conf...

Page 5: ...g Controls 1 5 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 1 2 1 Introduction 2 1 Conventions Used 2 1 Simulator 2 1 2 2 Switching On Off 2 2 Changing the Lighting and Contrast 2 2 2 3 Chart Simulator 2 3 2 4 Control...

Page 6: ...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 Tr...

Page 7: ...Calibration 4 9 4 4 GPS Setup 4 10 Chapter 5 Installation 5 1 5 1 Introduction 5 1 EMC Installation Guidelines 5 1 Suppression Ferrites 5 2 Connections to Other Equipment 5 2 5 2 Unpacking and Inspec...

Page 8: ...2 Resetting the System 6 2 6 3 Problem Solving 6 2 Fault Finding 6 3 6 4 Worldwide Support 6 3 Appendix A Raychart 425 Specification A 1 Appendix B Raystar 120 Specification B 1 Appendix C NMEA Data...

Page 9: ...rview 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 Satellit...

Page 10: ...fthebasicGPS signals Three separate compatible systems currently exist or are being developed 1 Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS Developed by the Fed eral Aviation Administration FAA in the USA 2 Eu...

Page 11: ...nce 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 po...

Page 12: ...eception area When EGNOS is qualified for navigational use a procedure will be published on our website which will enable EGNOS operation See http www raymarine com for latest information Accuracy and...

Page 13: ...ly placed are displayed and the current route is shown Data can be viewed for current route or chart object The chartplotterscreen canalso show additional information depending on your currently selec...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...ent screen or mode three rapid beeps sound to indicate that no response is available If required the key beeps can be turned off as part of your set up procedure see Chapter 4 Function Bar The Functio...

Page 16: ...he 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 lis...

Page 17: ...nce 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 i...

Page 18: ...rstood 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...

Page 19: ...ed 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 res...

Page 20: ...e set Speed in 1Kt intervals and Course in 1 intervals respec tively 6 Press CLEAR twice to return to the chart screen 7 A flashing SIM indicator appears in inverse video in the status bar at the top...

Page 21: ...BRG 234 T RNG 12 4 nm ROUTE ROUTE 01 WPT 001 TO WPT 002 WAYPOINT STEER STARBOARD PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE From Chart Display Press PAGE to display Set Up functions Press to display CDI Press...

Page 22: ...to move the cursor to the edge of the chart the chart pansacross This methodis usefulifthe areayouwish to seeis just off screen Automatically re centre the vessel using the FIND SHIP function Change t...

Page 23: ...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 fromtopto bottomofthedisplay in...

Page 24: ...the greatest detail is displayed If Plotter Mode is On the scale is decreased but as there is no fur ther detail the vessel waypoints routes and tracklines are dis played without cartography The char...

Page 25: ...rds 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 A...

Page 26: ...ce the cartridge cover Note If difficulty is experienced in removing the card a short length of cord can be securedbetweenthe two circular holes in the card to ease its removal making sure that fittin...

Page 27: ...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 Rayc...

Page 28: ...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 po...

Page 29: ...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 ves sel s current position 5 To place a waypoint using the Waypo...

Page 30: ...Movethecursoroverthewaypoint 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...

Page 31: ...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 way...

Page 32: ...R 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 Figure 3 10 Edit Symbol Options 7 Use trackpad left...

Page 33: ...he 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 ne...

Page 34: ...ursor 1 Place the cursor over the waypoint see Selecting a Waypoint on page 3 4 2 SelectWAYPOINT OPTIONS andpressENTER todisplay theEdit Way point function bar 3 SelectMOVEWAYPOINT Theselected highlig...

Page 35: ...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 followin...

Page 36: ...hange the scale whilst placing way points 1 Ifnecessary movethecursortotherequiredareainwhichtomakethe route and select a suitable chart scale 2 Select ROUTES then MAKE ROUTE The MAKE ROUTE function i...

Page 37: ...oute is stored in the unit s memory and will be re displayediftheunitisswitchedoffandonagain However itisrecom mended that the route is saved as described below The current route waypoints do not appe...

Page 38: ...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 CL...

Page 39: ...e 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 r...

Page 40: ...ted 2 Select NAME ROUTE and press ENTER 3 To name or rename a route use trackpad left right to select each char acterto be edited Use trackpad up down to scroll through the charac ters or numerals 4 P...

Page 41: ...e 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...

Page 42: ...XTE can be reset to zero from the actual vessel position When the chartplotter is following a route the target destination is indicatedbyasquarearoundthewaypoint orcursormarker andadotted line shows...

Page 43: ...eguntiltheRoutefunctionsare displayed 2 Select FOLLOW ROUTE Thevessel scurrentpositionbecomestheorigin andthefirstwaypointin thecurrentroute becomesthetargetwaypoint A dottedline connects the vessel s...

Page 44: ...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 nex...

Page 45: ...t even if the current target waypoint has not been reached To advance to a waypoint 1 Press the GOTO key to display the Goto Follow functions Figure 3 31 Figure 3 31 GOTO Follow Functions 2 Select WAY...

Page 46: ...reset to zero Going to an Individual Target Rather than following a route you can go directly to a selected target This can be an existing waypoint a port or nearest facility or the current cursor po...

Page 47: ...36 Waypoint List Alternatively a waypoint can be selected from the Waypoint List as described in Section 3 2 2 Select GOTO WAYPOINT A dotted line is drawn from the vessel s current position to the se...

Page 48: ...directly to the nearest port or to a selected port or facility To navigate directly to selected port 1 Press the GOTO key and select GOTO PORT to display the Port List 2 Use trackpad up down to select...

Page 49: ...OW function Figure 3 38 Figure 3 38 Stop Follow Stop Goto Soft Keys The dotted line from the vessel to the target waypoint disappears 3 5 Changing the Display Mode Use the PAGE key to select the requi...

Page 50: ...ar press CLEAR CDI Display The CDI display shows Cross Track Error XTE and distance to waypoint presented in a runway format Figure 3 40 Figure 3 40 CDI Display The runway represents a 0 3nm width wit...

Page 51: ...f no GOTO or follow is in progress the steering instruction is NO TARGET The graphical XTE indication places arrows either side of the steering instruction and pointing towards it dependent on the val...

Page 52: ...or follow is in progress the steering instruction is NO TARGET no steering arrows are shown but the rhumb line indicator is shown ThegraphicalXTEindicationwillplacearrowseithersideofthesteering instru...

Page 53: ...e to the target waypoint not the whole route and are based on the Speed OverGround SOG towardsthetarget IftheVMGisnegative ordatais not available these fields are replaced by dashes one per character...

Page 54: ...n instead POSITION is replaced with LAST POSITION The c indicatoronlyappearswhenthepositionhasbeenusercalibrated The Fix indicator shows the GPS Fix status and indicates either D FIX SD FIX or NO FIX...

Page 55: ...casethelastdate is used The vessel s current position is used unless there is no GPS fix in which case the cursor position is used and shown as a USER SELECTED position The position data can be either...

Page 56: ...elect SET POSITION then either i VESSEL POSITION which sets the position to the current position of the vessel or ii SELECT POSITION which enables specific Latitude Longitude data to be entered Use cu...

Page 57: ...46 Figure 3 46 Primary Function Bar 2 Using trackpad left right select WAYPOINTS Figure 3 47 Figure 3 47 Waypoint Function Bar 3 Select WAYPOINT LIST The Waypoint List is displayed with its associated...

Page 58: ...e track is turned on it is recorded in the display unit s memory Youspecifytheintervalatwhichtrackpointsaremadeandalineisdrawn on screen between each point Up to 2000 track points can be saved in tota...

Page 59: ...tscontinuetobeplaced buttheoldestpointsstarttobedeleted Track points continue to be placed until the track is switched off The current track is retained even when the unit is powered off Setting a sho...

Page 60: ...displayed on screen with a line joining the points at the selected interval Clearing the Current Track The current track can be cleared from the screen To clear the current track 1 Select CLEAR TRACK...

Page 61: ...sor over an object displays its associated data in a pop up box Typical examples for Port Services and Tide Information are given below Port Services At detailed chart scales placing the cursor over a...

Page 62: ...ble select the More option and press ENTER 5 Press CLEAR to remove the pop up from the screen Tide Information At detailed chart scales placing the cursor over a Tide Height or Current symbolformoreth...

Page 63: ...how the Tidal Heights information Figure 3 57 or CLEAR to cancel the operation If no Fix is available to provide date information a warning box appears Figure 3 57 Tidal Height Display D4972_1 TIDAL H...

Page 64: ...ay press CLEAR To display the Tide Height at a particular Date Time 1 Press ENTER to select MORE OPTIONS the SUN MOON DATA soft keys are shown Figure 3 58 Figure 3 58 Sun Moon Data Soft Keys 2 Usingtr...

Page 65: ...60 Figure 3 60 Tidal Current Soft Key 2 Press ENTER to show the Tidal Current information and soft keys Figure 3 61 or CLEAR to cancel the operation SUN RISES 4 18 SETS 19 13 TODAY DATE 13 7 99 TIME...

Page 66: ...a time Times ofMAXimumEBB and FLOODTides togetherwith SET andDRIFT figures are shown A separate box shows corresponding SLACK figures These data correspond to the selected Date Time 3 To return to ch...

Page 67: ...PHASE box indicates the number of days referred to full moon together with a pictorial representation Figure 3 63 Figure 3 63 Tidal Current Sun Moon Data Display 2 Select TIDAL CURRENT or press CLEAR...

Page 68: ...tion as a temporary waypoint with an MOB symbol which replaces any current active waypoint and route Displays the MOB data box showing the bearing and range to the MOB position the elapsed time since...

Page 69: ...ess any key Table 3 1 Alarm Settings Alarm Indicates Arrival The vessel has arrived at the active waypoint it has either reached the arrivalcircle the radius ofwhichis specified or has reached its clo...

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Page 71: ...re selected via three soft keys System Set Up controlling overall functionality Chart Set Up controlling the chartplotter functions including way point information and vectors GPS Set Up displaying th...

Page 72: ...rt display Note To return all settings to their original factory settings perform a factory reset as described in Chapter 6 Table 4 2 lists the System menus and their options shows the factory default...

Page 73: ...rection data for heading or bearing values The Magnetic value is derived from True by applying the user selected value of variation Thevariationisvariedin1 stepsto30 EastorWest Presstrackpadright to m...

Page 74: ...atus indicator is displayedintheleft handcornerofthe Status Barat the top of the screen Note The simulated data overrides any real data that the display unit is receiving from externally connected equ...

Page 75: ...d OFF the value is shown as dashes and no adjustment is possible 4 3 Chart Set Up Parameters TheCHART SET UP function allows the chartplotter to be set up according to your system configuration and yo...

Page 76: ...meters and their options shows the factory default setting and provides a space to make a note of the new default setting Each parameter is described in the following subsections Table 4 3 Chart Setup...

Page 77: ...current mode re select COURSE UP from the set up menu If a new course is selected eg a new target waypoint the chart dis plays the new course upwards Head Up The chart is displayed with the vessel s c...

Page 78: ...plifier Screen amplifier mode makes best use of the screen by positioning the vessel on the screen so as to increase forward visibility The screen amplifier is only active when the cursor is homed on...

Page 79: ...ing is retained when the unit switched off Chart Boundaries When ON Chart boundary lines are shown on the screen The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off Depth Contours 5M When ON d...

Page 80: ...with ON highlighted Note Pressing ENTER with a selected offset of more than 2nm gives a warning message which is cleared on any key press The Calibration Set Up mode maintains and the user can either...

Page 81: ...lculate your position HDOP Horizontal Dilution Of Position is a measure of this accuracy a higher figure signifies greater error In ideal circumstances the figure should be in the region of 1 0 The Fi...

Page 82: ...LECTanduse horizontal trackpad movements to toggle between AUTO and MAN UAL Select AUTO to instruct the unit to select the SD satellite automati cally Select MANUAL to force the unit to use the SD sat...

Page 83: ...es given here describe the conditions for optimum EMC performance but it is recognizedthat it maynotbe possibleto meetallof these conditions in all situations To ensure the best possible conditions fo...

Page 84: ...supplied by Raytheon Figure 5 1 Typical Suppression Ferrites Connections to Other Equipment If your Raytheon equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raytheon a su...

Page 85: ...hould be mounted horizontally in a location that is open and clear of any masts search lights or other structures that could block line of sight reception of signals The height of the GPS Receiver is...

Page 86: ...lied in this document carefully drill the two 6mm 0 25in fixing holes marked 2 If the cable is to pass through the mounting surface drill the 6mm 0 25in or19mm 0 75in centreholedependingonwhetherthepl...

Page 87: ...cable exit hole alongside the centre hole B or insert the cable into the side exit channel C 3 Check that the cable is positioned correctly and secure the GPS Receiver to the pole mount base using the...

Page 88: ...iewedstraightonorwithaviewingangleoflessthan 35 Youmaywishto applypowerbeforeyouinstalltheunit todeter mine the best viewing angle prior to fixing The mounting location should be easily accessible to...

Page 89: ...ctions The unit transmits navigation and waypoint data onNMEAand therefore canbeconnectedtoanNMEA1 compatible autopilot or compatible instrument repeater s The navigation data transmitted by the chart...

Page 90: ...d or deckhead Trunnion mount the unit as follows GO TO MOB CLEAR ENTER PAGE RANGE POWER 170mm 6 7in 196 mm 7 7 in 184 mm 7 25 in 168 mm 6 6 in 122 mm 4 8 in 34 mm 1 3 in 25 mm 1 in 35 mm 1 38 in 35 mm...

Page 91: ...nit A clear flat area at least 7in 175mm wide by 7 in 190mm high with at least 3 in 90mm of clearance behind the panel is required 2 Using the supplied template trace out the display unit cut out and...

Page 92: ...GPS Receiver Additional cables will be required if connecting to other equipment Notes 1 All cables should be adequately cleated and protected from physical damage and exposure to heat Avoid running...

Page 93: ...aveabreakerinyourpowercircuit youmustfitan in line 1A quick blow fuse to the positive red lead of the power cable This unit is not intended for use on positive ground vessels The POWER NMEA connector...

Page 94: ...wer supply using the power cable supplied 1 Connect the moulded connector to the POWER NMEA connector on therearofthe chartplotter Runthe freeendback tothe vessel s distri bution panel or if insuffici...

Page 95: ...nce Fault Finding EMC Conformance Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions engine starting etc System Check Before performing the f...

Page 96: ...ration To confirm that the chartplotter is operating correctly perform the following checks 1 Press the trackpad left right up down and check cursor movement and normal scrolling action 2 Insert a Nav...

Page 97: ...e cable connectors are firmly attached and that the con nections to the vessel s dc power are clean and tight Ensure that the cartridge cover is always fitted correctly Note Neverusechemicalorabrasive...

Page 98: ...heir original factory settings Note Take care factory reset clears all Waypoint and Route databases To perform a factory reset 1 Power off the unit 2 Press and hold CLEAR whilst powering up until Eras...

Page 99: ...ry 3 Check in line fuse Replace if necessary 4 Checkvessel spower battery forcorrect voltage readings 10 0VDC to 18 0VDC Poor display definition Adjust contrast setting and or backlight level No posit...

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Page 101: ...nion yoke or panel Power Input 10 0VDC to 18 0VDC 12Vdc nominal Consumption Typical 9 6W 12VDC including GPS Controls 6 defined keys and trackpad Display type Film Super Twist Nematic FSTN LCD 320 x 2...

Page 102: ...2 Raychart 425 Chartplotter Memory Capacity Waypoints 500 max 20 routes of up to 50 way points Track history 2000 points Protection Built in dealer replaceable Lithium battery giving 3 to 5 years usag...

Page 103: ...o Feature Details Receiver type 12 Parallel channels Frequency 1575 42 MHz 1 MHz C A code L1 Sensitivity 130dBm Signal acquisition Automatic Time to first fix 2 5 minutes maximum typically 40 seconds...

Page 104: ...B 2 Raychart 425 Chartplotter...

Page 105: ...Appendix C NMEA Data C 1 Appendix C NMEA Data Connector Received Transmitted POWER NMEA GGA GSV GSA GLL VTG MSS WPL RTE RMC GGA GSV GSA GLL VTG WPL RTE XTE APB BWR RMB GPS GGA GSV GSA GLL VTG PRAYA...

Page 106: ...C 2 Raychart 425 Chartplotter...

Page 107: ...stance To Go EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility ETA Estimated Time of Arrival GPS Global Positioning System HDOP Horizontal Dilution Of Precision The multiplicative factor that modifies ranging error...

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Page 109: ...EEMENT 8 U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The Software and Documentation are provided with Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restric tions asset forth in...

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Page 111: ...ate Note Access to the underside of the mounting surface must be available to allow for secure fixing Cable Exit Channel 18mm 0 7in 6mm 0 25 dia for cable only 19mm 0 75 dia for NMEA plug 6mm 0 25 dia...

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Page 113: ...Mounting Template TOP Drill hole 5 mm 3 16 diameter 4 positions Drill hole 6 mm 1 4 diameter 4 positions Drill hole 10 mm 3 8 diameter 4 positions RayChart 420 series template D4729 1 125 mm 4 92 in 1...

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