Raymarine GPS navigation Operation Manual page 42

alarm is initially set to 0.10 nm from the factory to provide an arrival alert in
the event that one is not set by the operator.
3.7.2 The Anchor Alarm
The anchor alarm is intended to be used to monitor your vessel's position
while at anchor. If the vessel begins to drift beyond the entered distance of
the anchor alarm, the alarm wiII sound off and notify the crew of the possible
dragging of the anchor.
The distance value to input for the an-
tors, such as the amount of anchor line
out and the depth, the proximity of other
objects or vessels, and weather condi-
tions. However, the incremental dis-
mile steps which is equivalent to approximately 60 feet or 18 meters per step.
The first task, when entering an anchor watch alarm, is to press thd-[
key as you drop anchor to store your present position as a waypoint. Make
a mental note of the
EVENT
approximately 3 seconds on the dispIay and certainly is the last used
waypoint. If you miss seeing the number, just check the waypoint list. The
stored Event will be the highlighted waypoint on the list.
Press thepALM/ key. Press the -1 softkey. Use the numeric keys
to enter the drift limit distance. Input values can range from .Ol to 9.99
nautical miles. Pres$mJwhen the value is correct to set the anchor watch
alarm.
Now press thdm[ key, and enter the EVENT # that you've just saved
to be your destination waypoint and then press-1 The anchor watch is
now set and will be monitoring the anchor drop point.
Example: To set an anchor limit of 100 yards, (.05nm at 2000 yd/nm),type
0, S.JZFZiZlfor .05nm (300 feet).
In the event that you drift beyond the distance set for the anchor watch alarm,
the audio beeper will sound and the ANC characters will be indicated
on-screen in the alarm warning area. PressvIto silence the audible
alarm.
OPERATION 3-28
memory # (number), The number appears for
* -
EVENT
SOUNDS WHEN
VESSEL CROSSES ZONE