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Raymarine A65 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Owner's Handbook
Document number: 81248-2
Date: March 2006

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  • Page 1 GPS Chartplotter Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81248-2 Date: March 2006...

  • Page 2: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Trademarks and registered trademarks Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine plc. Navionics is a registered trademark of Navionics SpA. SanDisk is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Google is a trademark of Google, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information ...7 Intended Use ... 7 Safety Notices ... 7 Electronic Chart Cards ... 8 Technical Accuracy ... 8 Chapter 1: Using the Display ...9 1.1 System Overview ... 9 Powering the Display ON/OFF ... 10 Adjusting the Display Lighting ... 10 1.2 The Controls ...
  • Page 4 4.2 Man Overboard (MOB) ...62 4.3 What is Displayed ...63 Electronic Charts ...63 Chart Orientation and Relative Motion ...63 4.4 The Chartplotter Display ...64 Find Ship ...65 Chart Card ...65 Simplifying the Information on the Chart (Declutter) ...66 A65 GPS Chartplotter...
  • Page 5 4.5 Moving around the Chart ... 67 4.6 Navigating to a Specific Point ... 68 4.7 Build and Follow a Route ... 72 What is a Route? ... 72 Building a Route ... 72 Following a Route ... 76 4.8 Editing Routes ... 79 Selecting a Route for Editing ...
  • Page 6 A65 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 7: Important Information

    Important Information Intended Use The A65 is a GPS Chartplotter display unit that can be upgraded to include optional Fishfinder functionality. This handbook contains important information on the operation of your A65 GPS Chartplotter. To get the best results in operation and performance, please take the time to read it thoroughly.

  • Page 8: Electronic Chart Cards

    Electronic Chart Cards To use your A65 display as a navigation aid, charts with the appropriate level of detail for the geographic area you wish to navigate are required. The charts are available an electronic format on Navionics The A65 is compatible with both Navionics Gold and Silver Chart cards.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Using The Display

    Chapter 1: Using the Display The A65 is a GPS Chartplotter display unit that can be upgraded to include fishfinder capabilities. The A65 comes equipped with a 6.5" TFT 256 Color Sunlight Viewable Color LCD and RS12 GPS Sensor. 1.1 System Overview The A65 features the following applications: •...

  • Page 10: Powering The Display On/Off

    PWR key. However, there is a one-minute de- lay from the time you make the setting change to when the A65 places it in memory. If power is removed from the unit without using the PWR key less than one minute after mak- ing a change, the setting is lost.

  • Page 11: The Controls

    Chapter 1: Using the Display 1.2 The Controls Rotary Knob Rotary Knob Use to scroll through lists or to Use to scroll through lists or to edit alpha-numeric characters. edit alpha-numeric characters. Rotate to scroll or to fine tune Rotate to scroll or to fine tune cursor position on chart left/right cursor position on chart left/right or up/down.

  • Page 12: Selecting How The Applications Are Displayed

    1.3 Selecting How the Applications are Displayed Each A65 application (Chart, Fishfinder) is displayed in a separate page. In turn, these pages can be split into 2 side-by-side windows.The settings you choose are saved so that each time you open an application it is presented in the same way.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Using the Display 12nm North-Up (Relative Motion) Csr Pos 25°18.160 080°19.397 250°T 0.67nm GOTO PRESENTATION FIND SHIP FIND SHIP ROUTES ROUTES TRACKS TRACKS PRESENTATION GOTO D7931-3 Using the chartplotter you can carry out such functions as: • Monitor the course of your vessel on the chart as you travel to a destination •...

  • Page 14: Fishfinder Page

    • Obtain information about water depth and temperature and sea bed texture • Place waypoints to indicate places, such as a favorite fishing spot or an under- water object of interest BOTTOM BOTTOM ZOOM ZOOM LOCK LOCK A65 GPS Chartplotter A-SCOPE A-SCOPE PRESENTATION PRESENTATION...

  • Page 15: Data Pages

    FIND SHIP FIND SHIP Note: The A65 sets its internal clock from the GPS. Therefore, time of day is not available until a GPS fix is acquired. After this initial fix, the A65 continues to update its internally stored time of day, even if GPS fix is lost. Upon power down, however, time of day is lost.

  • Page 16: Temp Graph

    Temperature N-UP (RM) 26°16.618 W 078°44.961 Speed Trip 28 6 ROUTES GOTO ROUTES GOTO A65 GPS Chartplotter 71.5° Minutes 13.5 25°30.000 W 078°30.961 9:35:08am TRACKS PRESENTATION TRACKS PRESENTATION 71.5°F 28.6ft...

  • Page 17: Selecting A Split Window

    Chapter 1: Using the Display 0.5nm Csr Pos FIND SHIP FIND SHIP Selecting a Split Window When the selected page has a split window, the window that is currently active is bordered in red and the soft key options for that application are displayed. ACTIVE Pressing the ACTIVE key changes this active highlight to the other window on that page and its associated soft key labels.

  • Page 18: The Simulator

    SETTINGS 1.4 The Simulator The A65 display includes a simulator mode, with which you can practice operating your display without data from a GPS antenna or a DSM. Before installation, connect the display to a 12VDC power supply, fused at 4 amps by attaching the red wire from the power lead to positive (+) and the black lead to negative (–).

  • Page 19: System Setup

    Chapter 1: Using the Display Chart Setup... Fishfinder Setup... System Setup... Alarms Setup... GPS Setup... Compass Setup... Display Setup... Diagnostics Menu... User Card Menu... System Setup System Setup Simulator Bearing Mode Variation Source Manual Variation Language Settings Reset... Settings and Data Reset... Units...
  • Page 20 A65 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: General Operation And System Setup

    Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 2.1 Introduction This chapter gives details of the general operation of the A65 display and covers the following subjects: • Using the controls • Setting up the display • Presenting information • Alarms •...

  • Page 22: Rotary Knob

    When a chart is displayed, use to fine tune cursor location. Rotate clockwise to move cursor up and counter-clockwise to move it down. Push in to toggle direction control. Now rotate clockwise to move cur- sor to the right and counter-clockwise to move it to the left. A65 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 23: Soft Keys

    Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup Soft Keys There are five soft keys in the bar below the display screen. When a system function key is pressed, the primary soft keys for that function are shown. Pressing a soft key will carry out one of the following functions: •...

  • Page 24: Status Bar

    Note: Measurements in the Status Bar are displayed in the Distance Units set in the Units parameter of the System Setup menu.When zooming in and the value becomes less than 0.5 mile or 0.5 kilometer, the distance unit converts to feet or meters, respectively. (RM) 080°19.397 North-Up 080°19.397 A65 GPS Chartplotter (Relative Motion) 090°T 0.67nm...

  • Page 25: Displaying Control Information On The Screen

    Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 2.4 Displaying Control Information on the Screen Information connected with controls is shown on your screen in the following ways: • Soft Keys • Dialog boxes • Pop-Up messages • Database lists Soft Keys These are the primary means of control of the display.

  • Page 26: Database Lists

    PWR key. However, there is a one-minute de- lay from the time you make the setting change to when the A65 places it in memory. If power is removed from the unit without using the PWR key less than one minute after mak- ing a change, the setting is lost.

  • Page 27: Chart Setup Menu

    Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 2. Use the trackpad or the rotary knob to highlight the menu items you wish to access. When you first power on your display the default values are used. The tables in following sections show the sub-menus, default settings and options available. 2.6 Chart Setup Menu The setup for your chartplotter and its cartography can be changed from the standard configuration to suit your particular needs.
  • Page 28 More... 5. Press ENTER to save your selection or CANCEL to retain the previous set- ting. Chart Setup Chart Setup DETAILED LARGE INTERNATIONAL Chart Setup Chart Setup DETAILED LARGE INTERNATIONAL A65 GPS Chartplotter 16ft 16ft 33ft 33ft 66ft 66ft ENTER...

  • Page 29: Chart Setup

    Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 6. Repeat these steps until you have completed setting up the display with your preferences. 7. Press CANCEL to return to the default screen. This may require pressing the key more than once. Depth Contour Chart Setup The following describes the options found in the Chart Setup menu.

  • Page 30: Spot Soundings

    Marine Features The cartographic features that are displayed on the water. Land Features The cartographic features that are displayed on the land. Navigate to ‘More’ and right-press the trackpad to access additional selections. A65 GPS Chartplotter OPTIONS bold (Default in 16ft...

  • Page 31: Object Information

    Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup Chart Display Chart Grid Chart Text Chart Text Size Chart Boundaries Spot Soundings Safety Contour Depth Contour Nav. Marks Nav. Marks Symbols Light Sectors Caution & Routing Data Marine Features Land Features More... ENTER Object Information Vector Length...

  • Page 32: Fishfinder Setup

    These setup items are for an optional a DSM25 Digital Sounder Module. The Fishfinder Setup menu is described in the DSM25 Handbook. 2.8 System Setup These settings define parameters that are used by the A65 in all applications. FUNCTION Description...

  • Page 33: Settings Reset

    The Waypoint and Route List databases are not reset. After making this selection, press ENTER to accept the reset or CANCEL to quit without resetting. CAUTION: Raymarine recommends that you backup your waypoints to a separate CompactFlash card before performing this operation. Settings and Data Reset Returns all settings to their original factory values.

  • Page 34: Date Format

    Note: The A65 sets its internal clock from the GPS. Therefore, time of day is not available until a GPS fix is acquired. After this initial fix, the A65 continues to up- date its internally stored time of day, even if GPS fix is lost.

  • Page 35: Alarm Setup Menu

    Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup 2.9 Alarm Setup Menu You receive warnings of hazards via built-in alarms that are generated for each application. If an alarm is generated, it sounds an audible warning and displays a message box on screen that explains the cause of the alarm. In some cases, the appropriate action is taken.

  • Page 36: Fishfinder Alarms Setup

    You can set up your Global Positioning System (GPS) and check its status using the GPS Status page of the Setup menu. This screen provides, for each tracked satellite, the satellite number, a graphical signal strength bar, status, azimuth angle and its elevation angle from your vessel. A65 GPS Chartplotter OPTIONS bold (Default in 0.30nm...

  • Page 37: Fix Status

    (3-D) position fix (latitude, longitude and altitude) The Datum field displays which mathematical model of the Earth's shape was used to determine your position. The datum used by the A65 is WGS 84 (World Geodetic System 1984).

  • Page 38: Display Setup

    2.11 Display Setup These options control the appearance of your A65 Display. Brightness Use the trackpad (left/right) keys or rotary knob to select the brightness value from a low of 5% to a high of 100% in 5% increments. The default is 100%. This setting always resets to 100% at power-up.

  • Page 39: Key Beep

    Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup Key Beep Controls whether or not the keys sound a tone when you press them. Select ON or OFF. The default is ON. Digital Compass This feature simulates a pedestal-style compass that displays your current course over ground (COG) or heading (HDG) and the bearing to the active waypoint.

  • Page 40: User Card Menu

    2.13 User Card Menu This menu contains options for using Compact Flash (CF) cards with the A65. User Card Manager... This utility is a file manager for the CF card, much like Windows ® in Microsoft Windows. User Card Manager provides you with details about the files on the card, such as Name, Type and file size.

  • Page 41: Remove User Card

    Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup Remove User Card... Make this selection to safely remove the Compact Flash card that is currently in use. When this item is selected, the following pop up message appears: “Safe to remove card. Press ENTER to continue.” Remove the card from the card reader and press ENTER to return to the menu.

  • Page 42: Inserting A Cf Card

    If it does not, DO NOT force it, check the direction in which the lip is facing. 4. Gently press the card home. 5. To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage, close the chart card door and press firmly until an audible click is heard. Narrow Groove A65 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 43: Removing A Cf Card

    Chapter 2: General Operation and System Setup D7908-1 Removing a CF Card 1. Press MENU . 2. Navigate to User Card Menu and select “Remove User Card”. A message appears that it is safe for you to remove the card. 3.

  • Page 44: Save Information To A Compactflash Card

    4. When the transfer is complete, STOP TRANSFER grays out and the SEND/ RECEIVE soft keys reappear, if sending. When RECEIVE is active, you must press STOP TRANSFER to halt the transfer mode. A65 GPS Chartplotter LOAD WPTS FROM CARD.

  • Page 45: Chapter 3: Working With Waypoints

    Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 3.1 Introduction Waypoints are a core feature of the A65 display. They can be created in the Chart or Fishfinder application and used by each application. Waypoints can be stored in the system, archived to a CompactFlash card or sent to or received from another NMEA compatible instrument.

  • Page 46: Man Overboard (Mob)

    The details of all waypoints, irrespective of the application they were created in, are stored in a dedicated Waypoint List. The A65 display is capable of storing up to 1,000 waypoints. If you reach this limit you can either delete those waypoints that you no longer use or archive those that are used infrequently to a CompactFlash card and then delete them from the system.

  • Page 47: Placing A Waypoint

    Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 3.2 Placing a Waypoint WAYPOINT AT WAYPOINT AT CURSOR VESSEL A waypoint can be placed at the cursor position, the boat’s position or at a position of you choosing (using lat/long coordinates). All waypoints can also be used in the creation of routes.

  • Page 48: At A Known Position

    7. When complete, press ENTER. The Waypoint List appears, displaying your newly-created waypoint. 8. Press ENTER or CANCEL to remove the Waypoint List from the screen. LATITUDE Edit Waypoint Edit Waypoint WPT 0005 26 16.496 W 080 03.907 A65 GPS Chartplotter 26 16.496...

  • Page 49: Navigating To A Waypoint (Goto)

    Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 3.3 Navigating to a Waypoint (GOTO) You can navigate to an existing waypoint using the GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS soft key. This can either be accessed by selecting the desired waypoint on screen with the cursor or via the WPTS/MOB key..

  • Page 50: Navigating To A Waypoint Sent By Nmea

    Navigating to a Waypoint Sent by NMEA You can go to a waypoint that you have imported from another device (such as another Raymarine display) via NMEA. The waypoint appears on the A65 display just as if it were located in the A65’s own waypoint database.

  • Page 51: Viewing Waypoint Information

    Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints On the sending device: 1. Ensure the unit is powered on and connected to the A65’s NMEA port via a suitable cable. 2. Select the desired waypoint and export it via the NMEA port. On the A65: 3.

  • Page 52: Using The Waypoint List

    4. Press ENTER or CANCEL to return to normal operation. Waypoint List Waypoint List SYMBOL WPT 0001 WPT 0002 WPT 0003 WPT 0004 WPT 0005 26 15.247 W 080 04.612 042° 76.4 Depth 09/10/05 Time A65 GPS Chartplotter NAME 1.25 97.2 9:00:07...

  • Page 53: Editing A Waypoint

    Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 3.5 Editing a Waypoint After a waypoint has been placed it can be edited in a variety of ways. You can: • Change the default waypoint symbols • Change the waypoint details, such as name or symbol •...
  • Page 54 76.4 Temp. 09/10/05 Date Waypoint List Waypoint List SYMBOL Position Comment 042° 76.4 Temp. 09/10/05 Date A65 GPS Chartplotter NAME WPT 0001 WPT 0002 WPT 0003 WPT 0004 WPT 0005 26 15.247 W 080 04.612 1.25 97.2 Depth 9:00:07 Time...
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints Note: Alternatively, you can select a waypoint by placing the cursor over it. The cursor turns red and the Waypoint soft keys appear. 4. Press EDIT WAYPOINT. The Edit Waypoint box and associated soft keys appear.

  • Page 56: Changing The Waypoint Details

    Edit Waypoint Edit Waypoint Symbol: Name: WPT 0005 Latitude: 26 16.496 Longitude: W 080 03.907 Comment: Edit Waypoint Edit Waypoint Symbol: Name: WPT 0005 Latitude: 26 16.496 Longitude: W 080 03.907 Comment: A65 GPS Chartplotter COMMENT WPT 0005 MPT 0005...
  • Page 57 Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints ENTER 5. If needed, use the soft keys to select additional editing options. ERASE CLEAR TE T CHARACTER 6. Continue in this manner until the entire Name field is complete. You can use up to 16 characters, including spaces. 7.

  • Page 58: Moving A Waypoint

    It is possible to move waypoints that are used in routes. In such instances, the stored route will include the Waypoint in its new position. Ensure that this does not present a navigation hazard. Edit Waypoint Edit Waypoint WPT 0005 26 16.496 W 080 03.907 A65 GPS Chartplotter 26 16.496...

  • Page 59: Erasing A Waypoint

    Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints Erasing a Waypoint You can erase any waypoint on the system using the cursor or the waypoint list except for the waypoint that you are currently navigating to (see “Navigating to a Specific Point“ on page 68). If you attempt to delete any waypoint used in a route, a warning message is displayed that this is the case.

  • Page 60: Controlling How Waypoints Are Displayed

    To designate whether all waypoints or their names are displayed: 1. Press PRESENTATION from the main chart screen. 2. Press the SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS soft key. PRESENTATION... 3. Toggle WAYPOINTS between SHOW or HIDE. 4. Toggle WAYPOINT NAME between ON or OFF. A65 GPS Chartplotter SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4: Using The Chartplotter

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes how to use the Chartplotter application of the A65 display. To access full functionality your chartplotter requires position data from your RS12 GPS Sensor. After position data is available you can: •...

  • Page 62: Man Overboard (Mob)

    You can clear a MOB and its data by pressing and holding the WPTS/MOB key. Once cleared, the chart application returns to its state prior to the MOB alarm and the GOTO and route functions are again available. A65 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 63: What Is Displayed

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 4.3 What is Displayed The chartplotter has a built in world map. Most areas are displayed at a scale of 72 nm from the top to the bottom of the screen and can be overzoomed as desired. Electronic Charts To use the chartplotter as a navigation aid, you need chart cards containing detailed information for the area you wish to navigate.

  • Page 64: The Chartplotter Display

    Chart orientation North-Up (Relative Motion) W 001°23.497 065°T PORTSIDE CREEK POINT WPT 0005 ROUTES TRACKS ROUTES TRACKS A65 GPS Chartplotter Motion mode Status bar 4.1nm Chart boundary GULLY RIDGE Route Cursor Waypoint Active waypoint Current position Cartographic object Soft keys...

  • Page 65: Find Ship

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter Find Ship Your boat is represented on screen by a ship symbol. If you cannot see your boat (it has travelled off-screen), press FIND SHIP. The chart is redrawn with your boat and the cursor in the center of the screen. Actually, the location of the boat on the D6627-1 screen depends on the current motion mode.

  • Page 66: Simplifying The Information On The Chart (Declutter)

    • Land and marine features ENTER Object Information Wreck Depth area Date Control zone 11/12/05 Restricted area DECLUTTER ON OFF A65 GPS Chartplotter Position 18.160 W 080 19.397 Category of wreck Dangerous wreck Vertical datum Mean lower low water Water level effect Always under...

  • Page 67: Moving Around The Chart

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter For more information on changing the appearance of the chart and cartographic data, see “Chart Setup“ on page 29. 4.5 Moving around the Chart To move around the chart and display the area at the appropriate scale, use a combination of zooming and panning.

  • Page 68: Navigating To A Specific Point

    • As the boat’s actual course varies from the original, a blue Bearing from Vessel to Destination (BVD) line is drawn between your current position and the waypoint. This line is redrawn as the boat approaches the way- point. GOTO CURSOR A65 GPS Chartplotter...
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 6.0nm Csr Pos 50°45.760 STOP GOTO STOP GOTO Bearing from Origin to Destination: dashed line marking original course of GOTO (unchanged) 4. When you arrive at the target waypoint an alarm sounds and a warning mes- sage is displayed.

  • Page 70: Go To A Waypoint

    This line remains unchanged as the boat moves. • As the boat’s actual course varies from the original, a blue BVD line is drawn between your current position and the waypoint. This line is updated as the boat approaches the waypoint. GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS A65 GPS Chartplotter...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 1.0nm Position 25°18.160 STOP GOTO STOP GOTO Bearing from Origin to Destination: dashed line marking original course of GOTO (unchanged) 5. When you arrive at the target waypoint an alarm sounds and a warning mes- sage is displayed.

  • Page 72: Build And Follow A Route

    (Quick Route) or saved for later use. The following should be noted: • When a route is being built it is not active and does not affect any current nav- igation, until you select FOLLOW ROUTE. NEW ROUTE A65 GPS Chartplotter REVIEW & EDIT ROUTES...

  • Page 73: Building Routes Using Waypoints On Screen

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter • You can include a waypoint more than once in a route but the same waypoint cannot be placed consecutively. • You can create a new route when the route list is full but on saving this, you are prompted to choose an existing route to overwrite.
  • Page 74 You can use waypoints that already exist, to build a new route. ROUTES North-Up W 001°31.743 WPT 0003 PLACE PLACE UNDO UNDO WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT NEW ROUTE A65 GPS Chartplotter (Relative Motion) 252°T 26.74nm WPT 0004 USE WPT USE WPT LIST LIST USE THIS WAYPOINT...

  • Page 75: Building Routes Using The Waypoint List

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 1. Move the cursor over the appropriate waypoint. 2. Press USE THIS WAYPOINT to include this waypoint in the current route. • If you make an error when you are building your route and wish to remove the last waypoint, press UNDO WAYPOINT.

  • Page 76: Following A Route

    Note: If you power off the A65 using the PWR key while following a route, you will auto- matically continue to follow the route when you power the unit on again.

  • Page 77: Using Quick Route

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter When you are navigating a route the chart displays the following: • Your boat’s heading indicated by a dashed line between your current position and the target waypoint. • The target waypoint is highlighted. • When the distance to the waypoint is less than that specified for the arrival alarm radius (see “Navigation Alarms Setup“...

  • Page 78: Using The Route List

    • by pressing ROUTES and then FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS • by pressing GOTO • by pressing the WPTS key and then GOTO WAYPOINT OPTIONS soft key • when the Temperature Graph page is active FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS WAYPOINT ADVANCE A65 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 79: Editing Routes

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter Reverse Route This option reverses the waypoint order in the selected route and then follows it. ROUTES 1. Press ROUTES. 2. Press FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS. The route list is displayed. 3. Select the desired route on the list. 4.

  • Page 80: Reversing A Route

    1. Select the appropriate route for editing via the REVIEW & EDIT ROUTES soft key. 2. Press AMEND ROUTE COURSE. 3. Press USE WPT LIST. The Make Route screen is displayed. REVIEW & EDIT ROUTES... A65 GPS Chartplotter AMEND ROUTE COURSE...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter ‘ Trackpad controls field highlighted in cyan All existing waypoints Waypoints in this route 4. Use the trackpad (right) to move control from the left (Waypoint) column to the right (New Route) column. 5. Use the trackpad (up) to move the highlight immediately below where you want the new waypoint inserted.
  • Page 82 WPT 0012 WPT 0013 25°28.205 25°33.055 W 079°39.759 W 079°56.151 Make Route Make Route WPT 0008 WPT 0008 WPT 0009 WPT 0009 WPT 0010 WPT 0011 WPT 0011 WPT 0012 WPT 0013 25°34.521 25°33.055 W 079°01.755 W 079°56.151 A65 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 83: Using The Cursor On Screen

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter Note: If you are removing a waypoint from an active route (a route that you are currently following), the change does not take effect until after you have halted the route by pressing STOP FOLLOW. CAUTION: When you remove waypoints from a route, the stored route joins the two waypoints on either side of the waypoint just eliminated.
  • Page 84 CAUTION: When you erase waypoints that are used in routes, the stored route joins the two waypoints on either side of the waypoint just erased. Ensure that this altered route does not present a navigation hazard. A65 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 85: Changing The Name Or Color Of A Route

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter ... to move a waypoint This option changes the course of a route by repositioning an existing waypoint in the route: 1. Move the cursor over the waypoint that is to be moved. The cursors turns red and the action soft keys appear.

  • Page 86: Erasing A Route

    HDG and COG vectors correspond to the centerline displayed in the Digital Compass (see page 39). REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES... Heading vector (HDG) Course over ground (COG) D6772-1 A65 GPS Chartplotter ERASE ROUTE...

  • Page 87: Using Cross Track Error (Xte)

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter Vectors are set on and off using the Vector Length option in the Chart Setup menu, as described on page 31. The length of these lines is determined by the distance your boat will travel in the time you have specified (3 mins, 6 mins or infinite) at the current speed.

  • Page 88: Changing What Is Displayed In The Chart Window

    ‘(Head-Up)’ or ‘(H-UP)’ in amber text. Note: To prevent continuous backwards and forwards rotations as the boat yaws from side-to-side, the chart will not update unless the heading changes by at least 10 degrees from the last displayed orientation. A65 GPS Chartplotter ORIENTATION N-UP C-UP...

  • Page 89: Relative Motion

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter Course Up (C-UP) In Course Up mode, the chart picture is stabilized and shown with your current course over ground (COG) upwards. As your boat’s COG changes, the ship symbol moves accordingly. If you select a new course, the picture will reset to display the new course upwards.

  • Page 90: Hiding The Chart Grid

    To show/hide a route: 1. Press SHOW/HIDE ROUTES. The Route list is displayed. 2. Select the desired route from the list. 3. Press ROUTE to toggle between HIDE or SHOW as appropriate. SHOW/HIDE WAYPOINTS... SHOW/HIDE ROUTES A65 GPS Chartplotter ROUTE SHOW HIDE...

  • Page 91: Port Services

    Chapter 4: Using the Chartplotter 4.11 Port Services You can display details of port services by selecting the appropriate port symbol with the cursor. 1. Ensure you have enabled CURSOR INFO. See page 23 for details. 2. Place the cursor over the symbol for the desired port. The cursor turns red and the Object Information box appears.

  • Page 92: Tides

    Position field. CORAL SHOAL Depth contour Caution area Obstruction Cable area TODAY Object Information Date 11/12/05 Low tide 6:00am +0.4ft High tide 12:22pm +3.3ft Low Tide 6:31pm +0.6ft PREV. DAY A65 GPS Chartplotter Position 39.100 W 080 09.399 NE T DAY...
  • Page 93 Appendix: Term °C °F Active Leg Auto Bearing Bearing from Vessel to Destination (BVD) Bearing from Origin to Destination (BOD) Boat Speed Glossary Meaning Degrees Centigrade Degrees Farenheit In a route, the segment you are currently traveling. Amperes Automatic The compass direction from your position to a waypoint, measured to the nearest degree.
  • Page 94 Course Over Ground (COG), which also takes into account factors that may alter your course due to winds, currents, etc. Kilohertz Kilometer Kilometers per hour Kiloyards Position north or south of the equator, measured by degrees from 0 to 90. A65 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 95: Appendix: Glossary

    Appendix: Glossary Longitude National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) NMEA North Up Orientation Paddlewheel Speed Range Route Speed Over Ground (SOG) Time To Go (TTG) Time Variable Gain (TVG) One portion of a route, consisting of starting and destination waypoints. Position east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees. Manual Miles per hour A US standards committee that defines electrical and data...
  • Page 96 Waypoints can be stored in the system, archived to a Compact Flash card or transferred to another NMEA compatible instrument. Waypoint Cross Track Error A65 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 97: Index

    Index Abbreviations 93 Advance waypoint 35 Alarm Setup menu 35 Alarms Anchor 35 Arrival 35 Navigation 35 Off Track 36 Waypoint Advance 35 Anchor Alarm 35 Arrival Alarm 35 Auto Scroll data item 38 Battery data item 38 Bearing from Origin to Destination (BOD) line Bearing from Vessel to Destination (BVD) line Bearing Mode 32 Beep 39...
  • Page 98 Land Features 30 Language setting 33 Latitude of waypoint 56 Light Sectors 30 Log data item 38 Longitude of waypoint 56 A65 GPS Chartplotter Man Overboard (MOB) 22 Manual Variation 33 Marine Features 30 Menus Alarm Setup 35 Chart Setup 29...
  • Page 99 Routes 72 advance to next waypoint 78 build route 72 change the course 80 edit 79 follow route 76 in reverse order 79 using Quick Route 77 using the Route List 78 Safety 7 Safety Contour 30 Set up chart and cartography 27 Settings Reset 33 Setup menu 26 Simulator 18...
  • Page 100 A65 GPS Chartplotter...

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