Raymarine H6, System Installation Manual

Page 1: ...System Installation Manual Document number 87035_1 Date November 2004 D7579_1...

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Page 3: ...System overview 7 Introduction 7 System overview 7 Planning the installation 13 Introduction 13 Installation sites 13 Safety of operation 14 Off vessel communications 14 Navtex 15 Television receptio...

Page 4: ...n 33 Audio visual control unit 36 Power amplifier 38 Speaker units 39 System set up 43 Introduction 43 Initial system startup 43 Adjusting the display screen 44 H6 software setup 46 Online setup 47 Te...

Page 5: ...pendix A ini file details 67 Installation checklist 91 Raymarine H6 World Wide Warranty 93 System component dimensions 99 Display unit connections 105 Inter unit connections 107 Installation templates...

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Page 7: ...carried out in accordance with the installation instructions contained in the relevant handbooks supplied with the equipment Installationofsystemoptionsandaccessoriesshouldbecarriedoutinaccordancewit...

Page 8: ...on and entertainment computer main boards and lifeline transmitters have lithium batteries fitted Do not attempt to re charge these batteries Do not incinerate these batteries Check local regulations...

Page 9: ...ical equipment For optimum EMC performance it is recommended that wherever possible Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are At least 3 ft 1 m from any equipment transmitting or cables carry...

Page 10: ...mentoftheinstallationtoensurethatthecorrectqualityofcableis used andthatmaximumlengthsasspecifiedinthishandbookarenotexceeded Valid proof of purchase of the correct cable type will be required for Ray...

Page 11: ...rent data protocols SeaTalk and National Marine Electronics Association NMEA Data Interface Standard Data transfer fortheentertainment functions is achieved using compositevideo RGB RS232 and 5 1 Audi...

Page 12: ...checking compatibility between items that the same sentence identifiers are used e g VTG carries Course and Speed Over Ground data GLL carries latitude and longitude DBT carries water depth and MWV ca...

Page 13: ...to dedicated interface units which in turn pass it to the associated computer The computer processes the data which is then shown on the displays The user can set these displays to show information a...

Page 14: ...A junction box Calibration instrument Entertainments core package The entertainments core package consists of the following components Entertainments computer Entertainments interface unit 12 channel...

Page 15: ...6installationallof thecabintelevisionsandthesaloonentertainments screen will all show the same programme If the option of individual channels being availableinindividualcabinsisrequired itwillbenecess...

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Page 19: ...that all of the different sections are available in the correct sequence at the right time Installation sites When planning installation sites for system components consider the following Ventilation...

Page 20: ...nctions correctly Pathfinder radar unit The Pathfinder radar unit should be installed at the main helm adjacent to the H6 displays Alarms created in H6 can only be cancelled using the Pathfinder unit...

Page 21: ...smissions worldwide Raymarine recommend the Marine Computing International 518 KHz antenna which is available from www marinecomputing com Television reception Consultation will be required with the c...

Page 22: ...sed bulkhead or deckhead a watertight feed through should be used Secure cables in place using tie wraps or lacing twine Coil any extra cable and tie it out of the way Computer interface units and cor...

Page 23: ...lt spray Ventilation To prevent any dimming of the displays by the in built active thermal management it will be necessary to provide adequate ventilation Wherever possible this should be ambient cabi...

Page 24: ...ilation This airflow should be of a forced type if necessary Speaker units Position Thespeakerunitsshouldbeinstalledgivingconsiderationtotheeffects of surround sound in an enclosure packed with a suit...

Page 25: ...talling the system cables You need to attach power cables and scanner cables Additional cables may be required for long cable runs All cables should be adequately secured protected from physical damag...

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Page 29: ...Manufacturer s handbook accompanying the product Safety notices WARNING High Voltage This system contains high voltages Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to q...

Page 30: ...d Do not attempt to re charge these batteries Do not incinerate these batteries Check local regulations when disposing of used batteries Ensure that they are replaced with a battery of the same type C...

Page 31: ...ting installation sites for the computer and interface units the following points must be considered Position The computer and interface units must be installed so that the unit is square to the bulkh...

Page 32: ...ck mounts of both the avigation and Entertainments computers The computer and interface units must be supported behind the bulkhead when installed This can be achieved using suitable L section channel...

Page 33: ...offbuttononthefrontofthenavigationcomputer Ifthecomputerand interface units are installed some way from the helm e g on another deck this is not always easy or practical Consideration should therefor...

Page 34: ...onnected to the boat s ground or Floating with neither battery terminal connected to the boat s ground Grounding the displays It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to each display T...

Page 35: ...unting hole 4 1 mm dia me ter 4 position s Remove shaded areas only 302 2 mm 11 9 in 391 6 mm 15 4 in center line Ins tru me nt edge Sun cover edge D7410_ 1 3 1 2 To ensure correct dimensions use the...

Page 36: ...washer affix nuts and tighten 6 To each side of the display loosely attach in the following order i Metal washer ii Bracket iii Plastic washer iv Cam v Penny washer vi Spring washer vii M8 bolt 7 Oper...

Page 37: ...a s o n l y H 6 T r a c k b a l l U n i t M o u n t i n g T e m p l a t e D r i l l h o l e 6 m m 1 4 i n d i a m e t e r i n 8 p o s i t i o n s F a s c i a e d g e C o v e r e d g e H o l e A H o l...

Page 38: ...rill the eight 6 mm 1 4 in holes marked in the shaded area 4 Cut the aperture in the surface checking that there is nothing behind that the saw might damage 5 Ensurethatthesealinggasketiscorrectlyloca...

Page 39: ...s c i a e d g e C o v e r e d g e H o l e A H o l e A H o l e A H o l e A D7323 1 R e m o v e m a t e r i a l f r o m s h a d e d a r e a s o n l y H 6 L i f e l i n e U n i t M o u n t i n g T e m p...

Page 40: ...3 Using the template drill the eight 6 mm 1 4 in holes marked in the shaded area 4 Cut the aperture in the surface checking that there is nothing behind that the saw might damage 5 Ensurethatthesealin...

Page 41: ...ositioninthe radar arch and one in a vertical position in either the engine room or a forward cabin On a sail boat one could be installed in the sail locker and one in the main accommodation To mount...

Page 42: ...al from shaded areas only H6 AVC Unit Mounting Template Fascia edge Hole A Hole A Hole A Hole A 1 2 3 Hole A If you are using the Button Head screws supplied drill 6 mm 1 4 in holes If you are using S...

Page 43: ...template drill a suitable size hole at each of the positions marked A for the securing screws 3 Using the template drill the eight 6 mm 1 4 in holes marked in the shaded area 4 Cut the aperture in the...

Page 44: ...each of the positions marked A for the securing screws Fas cia edge D7319 1 UP Rem ove mat er ial from sh ad ed ar ea s only H6 Amplifier Unit Mounting Template Ho le A Ho le A Ho le A Ho le A 1 2 3...

Page 45: ...und quality it is necessary to install the speakers in certain positions and ensure that they are acoustically insulated 5 1 surround sound Toenjoythefulleffectof5 1surroundsoundthespeakersshouldbeins...

Page 46: ...97 58 mm 3 27 32 in 97 58 mm 327 32 in Cut hole 114 mm 41 2 in diameter Hole A Hole A Hole A Hole A PLEASE CHECK MEASUREMENTS ON TEMPLATE BEFORE USE D7324 1 D7421_1 Check Hole A If you are using the...

Page 47: ...Sub woofer installation Drill hole 5 2 mm 7 32 in diam eter 4 positions Remove material from shaded areas only H6 Sub Woofer Unit Mounting Template Cut hole 189 mm 729 64 in diameter UP D73 25 1 D7423...

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Page 49: ...instruments within the system are powered ON 2 Press the button on the front of the Navigation computer to start running H6 3 Press the power button on both displays to ON The H6 disclaimer is display...

Page 50: ...Brightness volume and input source Note Raymarine H6 monitors do not have in built speakers monitor volume adjustment is partofthesoftwaresetup Thereforeadjustingthevolumeofthemonitorwillhavenoeffect...

Page 51: ...tion They can be used for VGA inputs to adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the image on the screen Once commissioning is complete these controls do not normally need to be adjusted Vertica...

Page 52: ...yed These files are found in the Setup directory and are named cam ini datasources ini setup ini It is strongly recommended that you make a copy of these files and place them in the Setupdirectory The...

Page 53: ...rop down menu is displayed ii Select All Files All files in the directory are displayed 8 Double click cam ini The contents of the file open in Notepad 9 Modifythefilescriptasnecessary makingsurethati...

Page 54: ...ou are asked to name the modem type in either GPRS or GSM The association is then made between the modem and the On line browser softkey 7 Complete installation as instructed by the wizard This proced...

Page 55: ...ary to construct a short link with a jack plug at each end which is then installed between theAudio input and Line Out ports on the rear of the Entertainments computer as illustrated above Satellite t...

Page 56: ...tered and available for use The registration screen will no longer appear at system power up If Navtex isnot required thesoftwaremustbedisabledby amendingthesetup ini file See ini file details on page...

Page 57: ...ts appears 6 Select the area that you require charts for Placing the cursor over a chart number will causea pop up of thearea nameto appearandthearea will behighlighted on the main chart 7 Click the h...

Page 58: ...want to purchase 12 Click Call Center in the toolbar at the top of the screen Contact details for C Map will be displayed 13 Contact C Map at the relevant center shown in the Call Center list and purc...

Page 59: ...ter and will automatically be available through the C Map chart layer 18 Remove the CD ROM from the Navigation computer Maptech charts Installation of Maptech charts requires a keyboard they must ther...

Page 60: ...cate Maptech charts that are installed on your system You then select which charts you require and install them using the chart manager To install charts using the chart manager With a chart window op...

Page 61: ...on of each chart will be shown 6 The chart manager will update the chart list 7 Click OK The dialog box closes Instrument calibration CAUTION Chart and GPS datum The GPS must be set for WGS84 datum Ba...

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Page 63: ...uipment Whenpoweredup allelectricalequipmentproduceselectromagneticfields These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one another with a consequent adverse effect on opera...

Page 64: ...registered prior to use Check that the registration screen does not appear when H6 is started If it does you will need a license key to register the software On line does not work Youwillneedtohaveamo...

Page 65: ...Check Radar transmit softkey is set to ON 2 Check that Pathfinder display has been powered ON Scanner not responding message Check that the cable connecting the scanner to the Pathfinder display is fi...

Page 66: ...shut down Click Reset Lifeline Alarm will be cancelled and Lifeline system will reset Trackball Problem Possible solution Cursor stops following the trackball Move the trackball more slowly The curso...

Page 67: ...een with a dry cloth this could scratch the screen coating Do not use acid ammonia based or abrasive products 1 Ensure the display is switched off 2 Wipe the display with a clean damp cloth 3 If neces...

Page 68: ...snotrequireregularcleaning However if it is found to be necessary to clean the unit 1 Ensure the display is switched off 2 Wipe the display with a clean damp cloth 3 If necessary use iso propyl alcoho...

Page 69: ...feline transmitters WARNING Lithium batteries The Lifeline transmitter tags have a lithium battery fitted Do not attempt to recharge these batteries Do not incinerate these batteries Ensure that they...

Page 70: ...of the transmitter unit together 2 Carefullyremovethebatteryandreplacewithanewone ensuring correct polarity 3 Ensurethatthesealinggasket c iscorrectlylocatedinthegroove around the edge of the unit 4...

Page 71: ...800 539 5539 extension 2444 or 603 881 5200 Product Repair and Service Raymarine Product Repair Center 22 Cotton Road Unit D Nashua NH03603 4219 1 800 539 5539 Opening hours Monday through Friday 081...

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Page 73: ...nd Contrast are from 0 511 Camera names must be enclosed in inverted commas Gamma is either 1 or 0 For NTSC Cameras set PAL 0 Cycle speed is the time in Milliseconds before the camera is switched to t...

Page 74: ...68 Raymarine H6 System Installation Manual Gamma 0 Camera2 Active 0 Name Aft Deck Brightness 164 Contrast 279 Gamma 0 Camera3 Active 0 Name Eng2 Brightness 193 Contrast 232 Gamma 0...

Page 75: ...h RMC this would also match IIRMC It is best to make this pattern as specific as possible Element the element within a sentence that the data is coming from For example SDDPT 10 3 0 0 Element 2 Elemen...

Page 76: ...d0 Element 1 Field1 Caption COG Magnetic Field1 IDString VTG Field1 Element 3 Field2 Caption Heading True Field2 IDString IIHDM Field2 Element 1 Field3 Caption COG True Field3 IDString VTG Field3 Elem...

Page 77: ...String IIRSA Field0 Element 1 Wind Field0 Caption Wind Direction Field0 IDString MWV Field0 Element 1 Field1 Caption Wind Speed Field1 IDString MWV Field1 Element 3 Field2 Caption True Wind Direction...

Page 78: ...String IIMWD Field0 Element 1 Field1 Caption Wind Speed Field1 IDString IIMWD Field1 Element 5 Field2 Caption Heading Field2 IDString IIHDM Field2 Element 1 Field3 Caption Heading True Field3 IDString...

Page 79: ...1 LL Field0 Caption Latitude and Longitude Field0 IDString GGA Field0 Element 1 Field1 Caption COG True Field1 IDString VTG Field1 Element 1 Field2 Caption SOG Field2 IdString GPRMC Field2 Element 7 F...

Page 80: ...ve nothing to do with the hardware These values should never be changed DataServer SensorPorts 19 SensorBaud 4800 SensorPorts9600 Channel0Baud 9600 Channel1Baud 9600 Channel2Baud 9600 Channel3Baud 960...

Page 81: ...xtra sentences are supplied for compatability with non Raymarine products Adding a 1 next to the required sentence will include it in H6s output to the autopilot OutputRMC 1 OutputBWC 0 OutputAPB 0 Ou...

Page 82: ...ort 3 Comport 11 Screen 1 RecvPort Comport and Screen should be left as is ShowOnButtonBar 1 ShowOnButtonBar 0 Removes Ents button from ButtonBar 1 Puts ents button on the buttonbar MouseSwitch 0 Mous...

Page 83: ...OG 1 SendSTW 1 SendPosition 1 SendMaxErr 1 Depth settings are managed by the Depth program itself and are used to rememeber alarm settings between each H6 session There is no need to change the settin...

Page 84: ...Force Adjustment 30 0 Length 70 Beam 5 Airdraft 3 5 Draft 1 5 Used internally do not change SeaTalk UseSeaTalk 0 SeaTalkInterval 500 Speed Best Values are 40 60 80 these give properly rounded dial mar...

Page 85: ...Use any available beeper AlarmBeeps A1 Name Depth OnInterval 8 OffInterval 2 PreferredBeeper 0 A2 Name Lifeline OnInterval 5 OffInterval 5 PreferredBeeper 2 GMH not used in full Nav system Channel re...

Page 86: ...r 1 Entertainment 1 Important Entertainment should always be on to setup the screen switching at bootup If you need to remove Entertainment from the button bar use the ShowOnButtonBar setting in Enter...

Page 87: ...temperature ranges Humidity limit 200 C to 550 C up to 90 at 350 C non condensing Controls Power On Off button Connectors Input Output 18 V DC power hsb2 PAL NTSC RGB RGB Ethernet PS 2 Navigation int...

Page 88: ...kgs 15 43 lbs Mounting Panel mounting Power 14 V to 19 V DC supplied from Navigation interface unit 9A maximum consumption at 19 V DC Environmental Operating Storage temperature ranges Humidity limit...

Page 89: ...768 PS 2 Audio visual control unit Approvals complies with EMC Directive 89 336 EEC by meeting the relevant parts of EN 60945 2002 Size Front panel Enclosure 220 x 105 x 10 mm 8 66 x 4 13 x 0 39 ins 1...

Page 90: ...ware controlled Connectors Input Output Input output 24 V DC power Volume and power switch port 5 1 surround sound Aux stereo 12 x 4 Ohm loudspeaker outputs RS232 interface to entertainments interface...

Page 91: ...tive 89 336 EEC by meeting the relevant parts of EN60945 2002 Size 177 x 74 x 33 mm 7 8 x 3 0 x 1 3 ins Weight 0 25 kgs 0 55 lbs Power 3 x 1 5 V AA size batteries primary or rechargeable Environmental...

Page 92: ...489 9 EN 300 220 1 EN 300 220 3 Size 70 x 45 x 25 mm 2 75 x 1 77 x 0 98 ins Weight 25 grms 0 05 lbs Mounting Clipped to crew member Power CR2 430 lithium cell internal Environmental Operating Storage...

Page 93: ...pply Isolator switch 15 A Thermal breaker rating 8 A Fuse value 12 A Minimum ratings for 24 V boat supply Isolator switch 8 A Thermal breaker rating 4 A Fuse value 6 A Environmental Operating Storage...

Page 94: ...ed resolution 10 Bearing scale 3600 graduated at 100 intervals Minimum range 23m 25yds Range discrimination 23m 25yds Presentation modes Head up Course up or North up selectable True or Magnetic Scann...

Page 95: ...ectromagnetic Compatibility EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon ft feet GPRS General Packet Radio Service GPS Global Positioning System GSM Group Special Mobile Hz Hertz in s Inch es LCD...

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Page 97: ...the Installer and Boat Owner This document forms part of the warranty conditions for Raymarine H6 No Check Confirmed Received H6 Restore disk Received Windows restore disk Off vessel communication co...

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Page 99: ...months subject to the limitscontained in thiswarranty document In the case of a product installed by a Raymarine certified OEM installer on a new boat prior to the sale of the boat to the customer In...

Page 100: ...a Raymarine approved service agent at the owner s expense 4 10 The Raymarine warranty does not cover any differences in material coloring or size between those alluded to in corporate advertising lite...

Page 101: ...l Name Hull ID Boat Registration Installers Name Installation Certificate Number Installation Date Commissioning Date if different to above CommissioningAgent if different to above Navigation CPU Seri...

Page 102: ...1 left Command Center 1 right Command Center 2 left Command Center 2 right Serial No Serial No Serial No Serial No Track ball Command Center 1 Command Center 2 Serial No Serial No Lifeline Receiver S...

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Page 105: ...nd Entertainment computers Navigation and entertainment interface units 303 mm 11 93 in D7432_1 105 mm 4 13 in 93 6 mm 3 7 in 355 6 mm 14 in 384 9 mm 15 15 in 10 mm 0 4 in 303 mm 11 93 in D7433_1 105...

Page 106: ...Display units Trackball 318 mm 12 52 in 350 2 mm 13 78 in 454 2 mm 17 88 in 133 mm 5 24 in 469 6 mm 18 5 in 256 mm 10 1 in 15 5 mm 0 6 in D7532 1 119 mm 4 68 in D7435_1 80 mm 3 15 in 19 2 mm 1 5 in 3...

Page 107: ...System component dimensions 101 Lifeline receiver 119 mm 4 68 in D7435_1 80 mm 3 15 in 58 mm 2 28 in 105 mm 4 13 in 120 mm 4 72 in 10 mm 0 4 in 12 mm 0 47 in...

Page 108: ...ual control unit Power amplifier 149 4 mm 5 9 in 86 2 mm 3 4 in 105 mm 4 13 in 220 mm 8 65 in 298 mm 11 73 in 10 mm 0 4 in 10 mm 0 4 in D7436_1 482 6 mm 19 in 434 mm 17 1 in 325 mm 12 8 in 10 mm 0 4 i...

Page 109: ...dimensions 103 Speaker unit Sub woofer unit 136 mm 5 35 in 136 mm 5 35 in 59 mm 2 32 in 16 mm 0 63 in 112 mm 4 4 in diameter D7438_1 93 mm 3 66 in 10 mm 0 4 in 218 mm 8 58 in diameter 186 mm 7 3 in d...

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Page 111: ...nections 105 Display unit connections The display units should be connected to the system as follows Rotate clockwise to secure seal and cover Push latch to release and close cover Cable seal Cable cl...

Page 112: ...106 Raymarine H6 System Installation Manual Not used VGA input from Navigation interface unit Not used Power IN D7534_1...

Page 113: ...and display Not connected Modem serial port POWER IN Trackball MUX PC PS2 Navigation Interface Not connected COM 1 Navigation Interface Not connected Not connected hsb IN D7443_1 Note The following co...

Page 114: ...UT Navigation computer ENT 10 Entertainment Interface Left display Main helm Right display Main helm Cabin TV 1 NAV 6 NAV 7 NAV 8 NAV 9 NAV 10 NAV B VGA OUT Navigation computer ENT 1 Entertainment Int...

Page 115: ...feline PC HSL CON 23 COM 1 Navigation PC Data Inputs CON 1 CON 16 NMEA data inputs Connections to these terminals are Left 1 Positive Center Negative Right Screen Alarm Outputs CON 28 2 x Alarm output...

Page 116: ...uter rear connections Not connected Not connected Not connected POWER IN Not connected COM 1 Entertainment Interface Not connected Not connected Not connected TV Tuner 5 1 Audio IN Power Amplifier DVD...

Page 117: ...1 ENT 2 ENT 3 ENT 4 ENT 5 NAV 7 Navigation Interface Auxillary input Cabin TV 4 Cabin TV 6 Saloon Plasma screen VGA OUT Entertainments Computer Cabin TV 3 Cabin TV 5 Cabin TV 7 ENT 6 ENT 7 ENT 8 ENT...

Page 118: ...rial Multiplexer CON 17 Audio visual control uni CON 18 Power amplifier unit CON 20 Navigation interface Auxilary Power CON 36 CON 41 12 V Auxillary Power output D7536_1 PC HSL CON 23 COM 1 Navigation...

Page 119: ...Inter unit connections 113 Audio visual control unit POWER IN Not connected DVD Entertainments computer Firewire DVD Entertainments interface unit Not connected DVD Amplifier D7448_1...

Page 120: ...Serial Multiplexer Entertainments Interface POWER IN Earth AUX A Left AUX A Right AUX B Left AUX B Right AUX C Left AUX C Right Front Left Front Right Surround Left Surround Right Centre Sub woofer D...

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Page 124: ...b woofer Important Before using these templates check their printed dimensions are the same as those stated on each template Mistakes can be costly and difficult to remedy This section contains 2 x Co...