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Raymarine GPS Plotter Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company.
  • Page 2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Owner’s Handbook Document Number: 81171_4 Date: 30th November 2001...

  • Page 4: Waas Satellite Differential Gps

    The ‘corrected’ differential messages are then broadcast through two Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites on the same frequency as the GPS signal. The Raymarine Raynav 300 and 301GPS receiver utilizes one of its 12 channels to ‘listen’ and decode the corrected WAAS messages. The result is a DGPS system that provides improved accuracy (<3 meters) in...

  • Page 5: Availability Of The Waas System In North America

    GEO satellites, the WAAS signals cover a greater area both inland and offshore in comparison with land based DGPS systems. Coverage for North America is shown in Figure ii. Figure i: The WAAS System Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 6: Coverage Outside Of North America

    The navigational accuracy of equipment using these satellite broadcast SD signals during the testing and qualification phases is not guaranteed by Raymarine Limited or Raytheon Corporation, nor is the continuation of the broadcast SD signals the responsibility of Raymarine Limited or Raytheon Corporation.

  • Page 7: Preface

    Warranty To register your Raynav 300 GPS Plotter ownership, please take a few minutes to fill out the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Prelim Pages Contents - Raynav 300 Plotter SAFETY NOTICES... iii WAAS Satellite Differential GPS ... iii Availability of the WAAS System in North America iv Extended Offshore Coverage iv Coverage Outside of North America v Accuracy and Continuation of Broadcast Coverage v Preface ...
  • Page 9 viii Chapter 3: Operation ...3-1 3.1 Introduction...3-1 3.2 Changing the Display Mode...3-1 Data Display Pages ...3-2 GPS/Waypoint Data ...3-3 Boat/Environment Data ...3-6 CDI/BDI Data ...3-9 Data Boxes ...3-10 Data Log ...3-11 3.3 Working with Waypoints...3-12 Introduction ...3-12 Placing a Waypoint ...3-13 Selecting a Waypoint ...3-17 Waypoint Data Display ...3-17 Editing Waypoint Details ...3-18...
  • Page 10 Prelim Pages 3.8 Man Overboard (MOB) ...3-44 3.9 Alarms & Timers...3-45 3.10 Cursor Echo...3-47 Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter ... 4-1 4.1 Introduction...4-1 4.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters...4-1 4.3 System Set Up Parameters ...4-2 Bearing Mode ...4-4 Cursor Reference ...4-4...
  • Page 11 6.2 Resetting the System ...6-2 6.3 Problem Solving...6-3 Appendix A: Technical Summary... A-1 Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data...B-1 Appendix C: List of Abbreviations ...C-1 GPS Antenna Mounting Template ... T-1 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Mounting Template ... T-3 Index ... xi...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Overview

    An Index provides an easy lookup to specific keywords or topics. Installation Templates are included at the end of this handbook. A summary of the GPS Plotter controls and functions are provided on the Quick Reference Card supplied with your system.

  • Page 13: Features

    These are listed in order of accuracy and their availability is dependent upon your location. The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter uses the best available signal to provide optimum accuracy. The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck. The unit comprises •...

  • Page 14: The Plotter Display

    Chapter 1: Overview Those modes containing more than one page of data provide additional soft keys giving access to the sub-sets of data within each group, each cycled through with the associated soft key. 1.3 The Plotter Display When a position fix has been established, your vessel’s position, if on screen, is shown as a boat shape, pointing in the direction of the current heading (or COG if heading data is not available).

  • Page 15: Plotter Functions

    Plotter Functions Display Functions The Raynav 300 GPS Plotter includes the following functions: • Place, Move, Erase and Edit a Waypoint • Goto Waypoint or Cursor • Create, Save, Name, Edit and Follow a Route • Review Route and Waypoint Lists •...

  • Page 16: Operating Controls

    (unless you switch help off as described in Chapter 4). The following paragraphs describe the controls and on-screen facilities. POWER key Figure 1-1: Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Operating Controls Trackpad and Cursor The trackpad is used to: •...
  • Page 17 When the cursor is positioned over special features on the display a text label appears below the cursor, identifying the feature as follows: Text Label TIDE Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Feature Data box (any type) Man Over Board marker Chart Waypoint...

  • Page 18: Dedicated Keys

    Chapter 1: Overview Dedicated Keys The dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARK, RANGE, ALARMS, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed functions. Some keys can be used in two ways: • Press: Press the key momentarily and then release it. This method is used for most key operations.

  • Page 19: Pop-Up Menus

    Use the trackpad to select an item from the list, then use the appropriate soft key to select the function. ALARMS SET UP Figure 1-3: Typical Pop-up Menu WAYPOINT LIST 348° 1.00 Figure 1-4: Typical Waypoint List Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4898_2 D4906-2...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides information, instructions and a simple familiarization exercise in using the display. Operating information is detailed in Chapter 3. Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals;...
  • Page 21 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter GPS STATUS D-FIX D5551_1 Figure 2-1: GPS Status Screen The GPS Status screen is displayed until a satellite fix has been acquired. When satellite acquisition is complete, the READY FOR NAVIGATION pop-up box displays for two seconds.

  • Page 22: Changing The Lighting And Contrast

    Chapter 2: Getting Started zero the display and key backlights extinguish. If the POWER key is released within this period, power-down is cancelled. Changing the Lighting and Contrast You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen and keys.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Display Mode

    Data Boxes • Data Log • Plotter display • Return to GPS/Waypoint display The complete ranges of pages available in Boat and Environment Data modes are described in Chapter 3. Figure 2-4: Default Soft Keys Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4897-1...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2: Getting Started ... after preliminary displays, the default display is shown Waypoint data SD-FIX GPS data SD-FIX 50°50^000W Press DISPLAY 001°06^000W to return to GPS/Waypoint Data Press to show DISPLAY Plotter Display TIME POSITION Press DISPLAY to show Data Log Press POWER...

  • Page 25: Plotter Display Control Functions

    2.4 Plotter Display Control Functions You will normally operate the GPS Plotter with the display showing one of the Navigation Data pages. The range of pages is listed in Selecting the Display Mode on page 2-4 and illustrated in Figure 2-5. The complete range of pages is described fully in Data Display Pages on page 3-2.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Getting Started ➤ To release the cursor from homed mode, use the trackpad to move the cursor away from the vessel’s current position. The status bar shows the current cursor position, bearing and range. The cursor no longer moves with the vessel and no redraw occurs if the vessel moves off screen.

  • Page 27: Customizing The Display Options

    1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the box until the letters BOX are displayed. 2. Press ENTER to take control of the box, use the trackpad to move it to the required position and press ENTER again. Figure 2-6: Status Bar Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4902-1...

  • Page 28: Simulator Mode

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Switching Grid On/off The Plotter display can be set to show grid lines of latitude and longitude which can help determine position. ➤ To turn the grid on or off: 1. Press the SCREEN default soft key. 2.
  • Page 29 2-10 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3: Operation

    Chapter 3: Operation Chapter 3: Operation 3.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to navigate with the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter. It covers the following topics: • Controlling waypoints, including placing, moving, editing and delet- ing waypoints. • Changing the display mode.

  • Page 31: Data Display Pages

    Raynav 300 GPS Plotter The modes that contain more than one page of data provide additional soft keys which cycle through the pages. The highlighted soft key indicates the screen mode currently displayed. Note: Press the DISPLAY key for at least two seconds in any display mode to return to the GPS/Waypoint display.

  • Page 32: Gps/Waypoint Data

    Chapter 3: Operation GPS/Waypoint Data GPS Data The GPS Data display comprises four text data pages, selected in turn by the GPS DATA soft key. These pages are shown in Figure 3-1 to Figure 3-4. SD-FIX 50°50^000N 001°50^000W STEER STARBOARD SD-FIX STEER STARBOARD WPT 004...
  • Page 33 SD-FIX 12:34:00 23/02/00 STEER STARBOARD SD-FIX 12:34:00 23/02/00 STEER STARBOARD WPT 004 Figure 3-3: GPS Data Page #3 WPT 004 Figure 3-4: GPS Data Page #4 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 320° 0.55 050° 12.0 D4938-2 05:30 06:43 18:00 18:54 D4939-2...
  • Page 34 Chapter 3: Operation Waypoint Data The Waypoint Data display comprises three data pages, selected in turn by the WPT DATA soft key. These pages are shown in Figure 3-5 to Figure 3-7: SD-FIX STEER STARBOARD SD-FIX STEER STARBOARD 320° 0.55 WPT 004 Figure 3-5: Waypoint Data #1 320°...

  • Page 35: Boat/Environment Data

    BOAT DATA soft key. These pages are shown in Figure 3-8 to Figure 3-10: SD-FIX DEPTH SPEED STEER STARBOARD 320° 0.55 WPT 004 Figure 3-7: Waypoint Data #3 12.5 WPT 004 Figure 3-8: Boat Data #1 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 050° 12.0 D4942-2 320° 0.55 050° 12.0 D4943-2...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Operation SD-FIX DEPTH TEMP STEER STARBOARD SD-FIX LOCK STEER STARBOARD 12.5 11° WPT 004 Figure 3-9: Boat Data #2 325° 323° WPT 004 Figure 3-10: Boat Data #3 320° 0.55 050° 12.0 D4944-2 AUTO 050° 0.05 D4945-2...
  • Page 37 105° 32.0 STEER STARBOARD WIND (APP) 105° 32.0 STEER STARBOARD STBD WPT 004 Figure 3-11: Environment Data #1 STBD WPT 004 Figure 3-12: Environment Data #2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter SSW 7 050° 320° D4946-2 SSW 7 050° 320° D4947-2...

  • Page 38: Cdi/Bdi Data

    Chapter 3: Operation CDI/BDI Data The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) / Bearing Deviation Indicator (BDI) display comprises two data pages, selected alternately by the CDI and BDI soft keys. These pages are shown in Figure 3-13 and Figure 3-14: CDI Data The CDI display shows Cross Track Error (XTE) and Distance to Waypoint presented in a ‘runway’...

  • Page 39: Data Boxes

    3-10 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter of distance to destination and Velocity Made Good (VMG) towards destination. 0.05 300° 23.2 STEER STARBOARD 04 :12 WPT 004 D4933-2 Figure 3-14: BDI Display The line to the waypoint symbol is shown at an angle equal to the difference between the COG and the Bearing to Waypoint to a maximum ±...

  • Page 40: Data Log

    Chapter 3: Operation Data Log The GPS Plotter can be set to log passage data every 30 minutes. Up to 48 log entries are held. When 48 entries have been saved, the first entries start being overwritten. If the number of log entries exceeds the table size, use the trackpad up/down to scroll the list and view further log entries.

  • Page 41: Working With Waypoints

    You can place up to 998 waypoints on the GPS Plotter. A waypoint is a position entered on the display as a reference or destination point. All waypoints placed on the GPS Plotter are stored in a waypoint database list which includes symbol, position, bearing, range and additional data.

  • Page 42: Placing A Waypoint

    Chapter 3: Operation Placing a Waypoint ➤ To access the Place Waypoint soft keys, press MARK ; the Place Waypoint soft keys are displayed as shown in Figure 3-17: ➤ To place a waypoint at the cursor (plotter screen) or the vessel’s current position: 1.

  • Page 43: New Waypoint

    2. Press the MAKE NEW WAYPOINT followed by the LORAN TDs soft key; the WPT POSITION (LORAN TDs) screen is displayed, together with it’s associated soft keys, see Figure 3-20. NEW WAYPOINT 124° Figure 3-19: New Waypoint Screen Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 12.6 D5518-1...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Operation WPT POSITION (LORAN TDs) Figure 3-20: Waypoint Position Screen (Loran TDs) Note: You can enter Waypoints as Loran TDs which are converted to Lat/Long coordinates. You can subsequently only edit their positions as Lat/Long coordinates. 3. Edit the Loran parameters as required, using: i.
  • Page 45 (or CLEAR to cancel the operation); the display returns to the New Waypoint screen. 5. Press ENTER to place the waypoint in the waypoint list (or CLEAR to abort the operation). 6. When complete, press CLEAR as required to exit to the default dis- play. Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 46: Selecting A Waypoint

    Chapter 3: Operation Selecting a Waypoint Selecting a waypoint from the Waypoint List allows you to GOTO and EDIT (symbol, name, position, erase) the waypoint. The Waypoint List also provides options to make a new waypoint and transfer waypoints. Positioning the cursor over a waypoint selects that waypoint and accesses the waypoint soft keys.

  • Page 47: Editing Waypoint Details

    ENTER to confirm the selection. Press CLEAR to return to the default soft keys. Figure 3-25: Waypoint Symbol Selection 4. To edit the waypoint name, press the NAME soft key. Figure 3-24: Edit Waypoint Soft Keys Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4908-1 D4909_1...

  • Page 48: Erasing A Waypoint

    Chapter 3: Operation The NAME WAYPOINT window is displayed. 5. Use the trackpad to enter or edit the name: • Use the trackpad left/right to move the cursor to the character to be changed. • Use the trackpad top/bottom to scroll through the characters. 6.

  • Page 49: Moving A Waypoint

    2. Press MOVE WAYPOINT , the cursor changes to a four-headed arrow. 3. Move the cursor to the required waypoint position. 4. Press ENTER to set the position and return to normal cursor control or press CLEAR to cancel the operation. Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 50: Working With Routes

    Chapter 3: Operation 3.4 Working with Routes A route is made up of a series of waypoints (maximum 50). To make a route you place a series of waypoints and/or use existing ones. When a route is created, it becomes the current route and is displayed on screen.

  • Page 51: Creating A New Route

    Table is displayed with its associated soft keys (Figure 3-28). WAYPOINTS 348° Figure 3-26: Default Soft Keys (Typical) Figure 3-27: Route Soft Keys 2.30 300° Figure 3-28: Route Building Table Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4921-1 D4983-1 NEW ROUTE 1.00 D4985-2...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3: Operation The Route Building Table shows available Waypoints in the left hand column (in alphanumeric order). The right hand column contains the waypoints in the New Route. The number to the left of the waypoint name in the New Route column indicates its order in the route. The lower part of the table shows position, bearing and range of the highlighted waypoint.
  • Page 53 When in the plotter screen, the first waypoint of a new route is outlined with a square, indicating that it will be the target waypoint when the route is activated. If selected, the waypoint data box is displayed for the target waypoint. Figure 3-30: Make Route Soft Keys Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4928-1...

  • Page 54: Saving The Current Route

    Chapter 3: Operation Saving the Current Route You can save up to 20 named routes in the Route Database List. These routes can then be re-displayed and followed at a later date. When you save the route, all new waypoints are saved in the Waypoint List. Note: When a change to this route is attempted, eg.

  • Page 55: Displaying Route Information

    2. Use the trackpad up/down to select the required route, then press the ROUTE INFO soft key. The Route Information is displayed as shown in Figure 3-33. ROUTE LIST Figure 3-32: Route List and Soft Keys Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4916-1...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3: Operation INFO FOR ROUTE - NEW ROUTE 3. Use the soft keys to toggle between ETA or HOURS (elapsed) time and to change the Speed Over Ground (SOG) value used in the time cal- culations. The current selections are highlighted. ➤...

  • Page 57: Clearing The Current Route From The Screen

    ➤ To clear the current route, either: 1. Place the cursor over a route leg until the text RTE is displayed. The Route soft keys are displayed as shown in Figure 3-34. Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4912-1 D4960-1...

  • Page 58: Retrieve A Route From The Database

    Chapter 3: Operation Press the CLEAR ROUTE soft key to clear the route. or... 2. Press the ROUTE default soft key. The Route soft keys are displayed as shown in Figure 3-29: Press the CLEAR ROUTE soft key to clear the route. or...

  • Page 59: Using The Route List To Erase Or Name A Route

    After a route has been created, it can be edited by: • Inserting a Waypoint into the route • Adding waypoints at the end of the route • Removing a Waypoint • Reversing a Route • Moving a Waypoint as described in Section 3.3. Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 60: Inserting A Waypoint Into A Route

    Chapter 3: Operation Note: Apart from Moving a Waypoint used in other route(s), any chang- es made to the route affect the current route only. The current route must always be Saved in order to keep the changes. Inserting a Waypoint into a Route The context-sensitive cursor can be used to insert one or more waypoints into the current route.

  • Page 61: Following Routes And Going To Waypoints

    NMEA repeater. You can also restart the XTE from the vessel’s position and set XTE to zero at that point. When the GPS Plotter is following a route, the target destination is indicated by a square around the waypoint and a dotted line shows the...

  • Page 62: Going To An Individual Target Point

    Chapter 4 describes how to set the alarm. The GPS Plotter can also display the vessel’s actual track which can be recorded for later display. The Track function is described in Section 3.7, Using Tracks.

  • Page 63: Follow A Route

    2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key . Your vessel’s current position becomes the origin and the target way- point in the current route becomes the active target; the soft keys are displayed as shown in Figure 3-39. Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 64: Other Follow Route Options

    Chapter 3: Operation ➤ To follow the current route in reverse using the soft keys: 1. Reverse the route as described in Reversing the Route on page 3-32. 2. Press the GOTO default soft key; the Goto/Follow soft keys are dis- played.

  • Page 65: Stop Follow Or Stop Goto

    The arrival alarm is defined as an invisible circle, with a specified radius, around the target. The alarm is triggered when either of the following conditions is met: Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 66: Transferring Waypoints And Routes

    Chapter 3: Operation • The distance to the target point is less than that specified for the Arrival alarm. • Your vessel reaches the closest point of approach to the target (defined by an imaginary circle around the waypoint). ➤ To cancel the Arrival alarm and go towards the next waypoint in the route, either: •...

  • Page 67: Using Tracks

    The Waypoint and Route Lists are transmitted from the display unit to other equipment on NMEA. 3.7 Using Tracks The Track function is used to mark, on-screen, the trail that your vessel has followed, as though it had left a visible fixed wake. Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 68: Setting Up A Track

    Chapter 3: Operation While Track is on, it is recorded in memory as the Current Track and is retained following a POWER OFF/ON . You specify the interval at which track points are created and a line is drawn on-screen between each point. The current track remains on-screen until you clear the track.
  • Page 69 1 day, 13 hrs, 30 min 375 nm 750 nm Figure 3-41: Set Up Soft Keys Figure 3-42: First Level Track Soft Keys Raynav 300 GPS Plotter 2 days, 14 hrs, 30 min 5 days, 5 hrs 15 days, 15 hrs D4918-1 …...

  • Page 70: Clearing The Current Track

    Chapter 3: Operation 3. Press the MORE... soft key to display the second level Track soft keys as shown in Figure 3-43. Figure 3-43: Second Level Track Soft Keys 4. Press the appropriate TRACK INTERVAL up/down soft key to set an appropriate TIME or DISTANCE interval.

  • Page 71: Managing Tracks

    6. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Track List. 7. To return to the Track soft key display, press CLEAR . 8. To return to the default soft key display, press CLEAR again. Figure 3-44: Name Track Soft Keys Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4922-1...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3: Operation Naming, Erasing and Showing a Track ➤ To name an existing track, erase a track or show a track: 1. Press the TRACK LIST soft key; the Track List is displayed. The highlight indicates the selected track. 2.

  • Page 73: Man Overboard (Mob)

    MOB position with the vessel’s current posi- tion. Figure 3-45: MOB Display (Plotter Screen) • Sounds a 4-second alarm pattern every 30 seconds. • Sends an MOB message to other units in the system, via the SeaTalk connection. Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 74: Alarms & Timers

    The chart is re-drawn at its previous scale, and the MOB symbol and data box are removed. Note: The MOB procedure can also be initiated or cancelled remotely- from other Raymarine equipment connected via SeaTalk. 3.9 Alarms & Timers The Plotter reports the following alarms which are set using the ALARMS key as detailed in Table 3-1.

  • Page 75: Setting Alarms And Timers

    Note: All alarms and timers can be switched on and off, except for the Ar- rival Alarm which is always on. 6. Press ENTER to save the changes and clear the menu. ALARMS SET UP Figure 3-46: Alarms Set Up Menu Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4898_2...

  • Page 76: Cursor Echo

    Chapter 3: Operation 3.10 Cursor Echo In a plotter display, or in a system with any plotter display connected via Seatalk, you can set the display to enable cursor transfer. Cursor echo is accessed from the Set Up Menu and enables the display of a plotter cursor on other equipment, or another equipment’s cursor on the plotter display.
  • Page 77 3-48 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 78: Chapter 4: Setting Up The Gps Plotter

    Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4.1 Introduction When you have installed your system and are familiar with its basic operation, you may wish to set it up to operate according to your requirements and display information according to your preferences.

  • Page 79: System Set Up Parameters

    SOFT KEYS KEY BEEP MOB DATA Options MAGNETIC or TRUE MAG/TRUE or RELATIVE LAT/LONG RNG/BRG BOTH DAY or NIGHT OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON DR or POSITION Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Factory Default Default TRUE RELATIVE RNG/BRG...

  • Page 80: Menu Options

    Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter Table 4-1: System Set Up Parameters (Continued) Menu MENU TIME-OUT PERIOD DISTANCE UNITS SPEED UNITS DEPTH UNITS TEMPERA- TURE UNITS VARIATION SOURCE NMEA-OUT SET UP CURSOR ECHO DATE FORMAT TIME FORMAT TIME OFFSET...

  • Page 81: Bearing Mode

    Options English (UK), English (US), Danish, French, German, Dutch, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Finnish OFF or ON Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Factory Default Default English (US)

  • Page 82: Help

    Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter Help When Help is set to ON , a prompt appears in place of the status bar when selecting a soft key or menu choice and when using the context-sensitive cursor. The help message is cleared when an action is selected.

  • Page 83: Nmea Out Set Up

    Each NMEA sentence can be set to either OFF or ON individually. The factory default is ON for each sentence. Cursor Echo You can set up your system so that radars, plotters and chartplotters connected via SeaTalk can display each other’s cursors. Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 84: Date And Time Settings

    UTC to the required time offset. This can be up to hours, in hourly steps. GPS Source The Raynav 305 GPS Plotter includes a built-in GPS receiver. However, it is possible to use GPS data from another GPS receiver connected via SeaTalk or NMEA.

  • Page 85: Nmea Input

    Each parameter is described in the following subsections. Table 4-2: Plotter Set Up Parameters Parameter CUSTOMISE PLOTTER CHART ORIENTATION WAYPOINT SYMBOLS WAYPOINT NUMBERS DEFAULT WAYPOINT SYMBOL Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Factory Options Default See below for details NORTH UP NORTH UP COURSE UP HEAD UP...

  • Page 86: Chart Orientation

    Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter Parameter HEADING VECTOR COG VECTOR TIDE VECTOR DATUM SELECTION Chart Orientation The plotter orientation is normally North Up, but can be changed to Course Up or Head Up if heading data is available. The orientation modes give the following displays: •...

  • Page 87: Default Waypoint Symbol

    Coastal GPS by manually retuning it to a different differential beacon. ➤ To select GPS Set Up: 1. Press the GPS SET UP soft key to display the GPS Navigation Status screen with associated soft keys as shown in Figure 4-2: Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 88: Fix Mode

    Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter The GPS Navigation Status screen provides, for each tracked satellite, the satellite number, a graphical signal strength bar and its current usage status. Data for up to 12 satellites are shown. Positional accuracy is dependent upon certain parameters; in particular for GPS, the azimuth and elevation angles are used in a triangulation process to calculate position.

  • Page 89: D-Gps Set Up

    In MAN ual mode, the user selected beacon and bit rate are sent to the beacon receiver. Beacon ID This shows the Beacon ID of the beacon transmitter. If no beacon has been locked onto, this item states NOT LOCKED . Figure 4-3: D-GPS Set Up Screen Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4966_1...

  • Page 90: Restart Gps

    Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter Beacon Frequency Both the menu item and associated soft keys show the currently used differential beacon’s frequency in kHz. In AUTO mode, this is the frequency received from the beacon receiver and the soft keys are disabled and grayed out.
  • Page 91 4-14 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 92: Chapter 5: Installation

    This chapter provides instructions to assist in planning the installation of the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter aboard your vessel. Note: If you wish to practice using the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter before installation, you can connect it, via a 1A quick blow fuse, to a 12VDC power supply and operate it using the simulator mode, as described in Chapter 2: Getting Started.

  • Page 93: Suppression Ferrites

    Figure 5-1: Typical Suppression Ferrites Connections to Other Equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit.

  • Page 94: Unpacking And Inspecting The Components

    Chapter 5: Installation 5.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components Unpack your Raynav 300 GPS Plotter carefully. Retain the carton and packing materials in the event that you need to return the unit for service: System Parts and Accessories Item RN300 System...

  • Page 95: Gps Antenna Installation

    2. If the cable is to pass through the mounting surface drill the 6mm (0.25in) or 19mm (0.75in) centre hole depending on whether the plug is to pass through the surface or not. If the cable is to exit from the side of the GPS Antenna above the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...
  • Page 96 Chapter 5: Installation mounting surface, remove the two plastic tabs (1) obstructing the cable channel. Note: Failure to remove the plastic tabs from within the cable channel could result in cable damage. 3. Screw the supplied brass studs (2) into the underside of the GPS Antenna.

  • Page 97: Pole Mounting

    If the cable is to exit from the side of the GPS Antenna through the side channel, remove the two plastic tabs obstructing the cable chan- nel. Note: Failure to remove the plastic tabs from within the cable channel could result in cable damage. Figure 5-3: Pole Mounting Arrangement Raynav 300 GPS Plotter D4726-2...

  • Page 98: Plotter Installation

    Chapter 5: Installation 5.4 Plotter Installation The display unit can be mounted using the trunnion (yoke) bracket, or panel mounted using the optional Panel Mounting Kit. When planning the installation of your Raynav 300, the following points should be considered: •...

  • Page 99: Trunnion (Yoke) Mounting

    Figure 5-4: Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Dimensions Trunnion (yoke) Mounting The display unit can be conveniently mounted on a dash area, chart table, bulkhead or deckhead. Note: The gasket should be fitted to the rear of the unit to ensure EMC compliance.

  • Page 100: Panel Mounting

    Make sure that there is sufficient rear access for mounting and cabling. The unit can be panel mounted, using the panel-mounting kit (accessory) available from your local Raymarine dealer. ➤ Referring to Figure 5-5, panel mount the unit as follows: 1.

  • Page 101: Connecting To Other Equipment

    The navigation data transmitted and received by the Plotter is detailed in Appendix B to this handbook. 1. National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 interconnection stan- dard, Version 2.3 April 1998. Figure 5-5: Panel Mounting Raynav 300 GPS Plotter and SeaTalk...

  • Page 102: Cable Running

    • The antenna cable should not be run close to any VHF antenna feeds. Cross coupling between the cables may result in interference of the GPS receiver and possible reduction in performance. Connectors Run the following cables from the connectors provided at the rear of the plotter as shown in Figure 5-6: •...

  • Page 103: Antenna Connector

    5. Ensure that the protective boot covers the connector. Note: If the supplied cable is too short, use an extension cable (Part# E36011), or consult your Raymarine dealer. It is recommended that only a single extension cable is used as each extra connector will reduce signal levels.
  • Page 104 Chapter 5: Installation If a longer power cable run is required, use the supplied power cable to connect to the unit, then use a suitable connector block to connect the free end to the extension cable. The supplied power cable has a cross-section of 2.0mm Longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimize any voltage drop in the cable.

  • Page 105: System Check And Initial Switch On

    SeaTalk Connector The Plotter can be connected to an existing SeaTalk system by connecting a SeaTalk cable (available from your Raymarine dealer) into the SeaTalk connector on the rear of the Plotter. The data is passed from instrument to instrument via the daisy chained cable.

  • Page 106: Initial Switch On

    3. Ensure that position data is available; use the FIND SHIP function to check that the cursor is fixed on the vessel symbol which is correctly positioned at the centre of the Plotter display, see Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter. SYSTEM SET UP MENU Figure 5-7: System Set Up Screen...
  • Page 107 5-16 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 108: Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding

    EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines • Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Rayma- rine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in this Raymarine product.

  • Page 109: Disposal

    • Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our quality standards. • In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action, or momentarily may result in faulty operation.

  • Page 110: Problem Solving

    The factory default settings are listed in Chapter 4. 6.3 Problem Solving Prior to packing and shipping, all Raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs. However, should this unit develop a fault, refer to Table 6-2 to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation.
  • Page 111 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...

  • Page 112: Appendix A: Technical Summary

    LCD 240 x 160 pixels landscape Display size 4½in (114.3mm) diagonal Interfaces PWR/NMEA SeaTalk ANTENNA Position data GPS receiver 12-channel, Internal Time to first fix <8 seconds typical To CFR46; suitable for external mount- -10°C to +70°C -40°C to +85°C 20% to 95% RH 9.0VDC to 32.0VDC with reverse polar-...
  • Page 113 From a PC serial port via the NMEA inter- face Memory Capacity: Protection: Raynav 300 GPS Plotter <15 meters 2D RMS (L1,C/A code, HDOP <2 without SA) <3 meters 2D RMS (L1,C/A code, HDOP <2 without SA) Waypoints: 998 max (20 routes of up to...

  • Page 114: Appendix B: Seatalk And Nmea Data

    Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data The following table defines the data received on the NMEA/SeaTalk ports. Data sources are listed in order of priority unless otherwise indicated. Data Received Vessel Position (LAT/LON) Speed and Course Over Ground Waypoint Identifier Bearing to Waypoint Distance to Waypoint...
  • Page 115 MOB data Cursor Range & Bearing Waypoint/Route Transfer Other Data: Datum (SeaTalk, DTM); Satellite Data (SeaTalk, GGA); GPS Data (SeaTalk, GGA); DGPS Data (SeaTalk, MSS, GGA); WAAS Data (SeaTalk) Raynav 300 GPS Plotter SeaTalk NMEA Out ✔ GGA, GLL, RMC, RMA ✔...

  • Page 116: Appendix C: List Of Abbreviations

    Appendix C: List of Abbreviations Appendix C: List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Bearing Deviation Indicator Bearing To Waypoint Course Deviation Indicator Course Over Ground. The actual direction of your vessel’s movement over the ground dGPS Differential Global Positioning System Dead Reckoning Distance To Go EGNOS European Geostationary Navigational Overlay System...
  • Page 117 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter...
  • Page 118 This equipment uses certain elements of software supplied to Raymarine by SiRF Tech- nology Inc., to which the following licence agreement applies. Please read it carefully. IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This is a legal agreement (the “Agreement”) between SiRF Technology Incorporated, which has offices at 3970 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054 (“SiRF”) and you.

  • Page 120: Gps Antenna Mounting Template

    Installation Templates 6mm (0.25") dia. for cable only GPS Antenna Mounting Template Note: Access to the underside of the mounting surface must be available to allow for secure fixing. 36mm (1.4in) 18mm (0.7in) Cable Exit Channel 19mm (0.75") dia. for NMEA plug 6mm (0.25") dia.
  • Page 121 Raynav 300 Plotter...
  • Page 122 Template Mounting Plotter Raynav 4.33 in (109.9 mm) 3.8 in (96.3 mm) Outer profile of instrument D4968-1...

  • Page 124: Index

    Index Index Abbreviations 1 Accessories see Parts and Accessories Adding a Waypoint to a Route 21 Advance to Waypoint 35 Alarms Alarm Clock 45 Anchor 45 Arrival 37 Countdown Timer 45 Dedicated Key 45 External 45 MOB 44 Off Track 45 Setting 46 Silence 45 Alarms &...
  • Page 125 Data Log 11 Database List 8 Route 20 Track 42 Waypoint 12 Dedicated Keys 7 ALARMS 45 DISPLAY 4 MARK 13 MENU 40 RANGE 7 Deleting a Route 21 a Waypoint 19 Differential Ground based (DGPS) 2 Satellite (SDGPS) 2 Display Control Functions 6 Panning 6...
  • Page 126 Index GPS Antenna 4 NMEA 10 System Checks 14 Integrated System 21 Joining a Route 33 Keys Dedicated 2 Soft 2 Lighting Controls 3 List of Abbreviations 1 Log, Data 11 Loran TDs 12 Managing Database Lists 37 Tracks 39 MARK Key 13 MENU Key 40 Menu, Pop-up 8...
  • Page 127 Joining 33 Leg 21 Naming 21 NMEA 38 Retrieving 21 Reversing 32 Saving 21 Transfer 37 Route Building Table 22 Route Leg, Data Box 28 Routine Checks 1 Satellite Differential 2 WAAS iii Saving a Route 21 Current Route 25 Current Track 42 Scale Chart 23...
  • Page 128 Index Switching Cursor Data Box On/Off 8 Grid On/Off 9 Symbol MOB 44 Waypoint 12 System Reset Factory Reset 2 Power-On Reset 2 System Set Up 2 Target 32 Arrival 33 GoTo 33 Waypoint 32 Technical Summary 1 Timers Alarm Clock 45 Countdown 45 Trackpad 2 Tracks 38...

  • Page 130: Warranty Limitations

    During this period, except for certain products, travel costs (auto mileage and tolls) up to 100 round trip highway miles (160 kilometres) and travel time of 2 hours, will be assumed by Raymarine only on products where proof of installation or commission by authorized service agents, can be shown.
  • Page 131 Factory Service Centers United States of America Raymarine Inc 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219, USA Telephone: +1 603 881 5200 Fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.raymarine.com Sales & Order Services Telephone: +1 800 539 5539 Ext. 2333 or +1 603 881 5200 Ext.

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