Summary of Contents for Raymarine Pathfinder Radar
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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.
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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.
PLUS Series LCD Display Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81186_2 Date:14th December 2001...
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Series LCD Display Owner’s Handbook December 2001 INTENDED USE The display units detailed in this handbook may form part of navigational radar systems intended for light marine use. These displays and radar systems are only an aid to navigation. SAFETY NOTICES This radar equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual.
EMC Conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories...
PLUS Display Units ... 1.5 Operating Modes ... 1.6 Heading and Position Data ... 1.9 1.2 The Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display ... 1.10 Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display Options ... 1.10 Radar Functions ... 1.12 1.3 The Chartplotter Display ... 1.13 Chartplotter Display Options ...
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2.4 Radar Display Control Functions ... 2.16 Using the Zoom Function ... 2.16 Offsetting the Center ... 2.17 Hiding the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM) ... 2.18 2.5 Chart Display Control Functions ... 2.19 Moving Around the Chart ... 2.19 2.6 Typical Chart Scenarios ... 2.23 Place and Goto a Waypoint ...
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viii Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations ...4.1 4.1 Introduction ... 4.1 4.2 Changing the Heading Mode ... 4.2 True and Relative Motion ... 4.2 4.3 Using Marks ... 4.4 4.4 Man Overboard (MOB) ... 4.5 4.5 Cursor Echo ... 4.6 Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations ...5.1 5.1 Introduction ...
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Other Follow Route Options ... 5.32 Going To an Individual Target Point ... 5.33 Stop Follow or Stop Goto ... 5.34 5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes ... 5.35 5.7 Using Tracks ... 5.38 Setting Up a Track ... 5.39 Clearing the Current Track ... 5.40 Managing Tracks ...
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Variation Source ... 7.8 Bridge NMEA Heading ... 7.8 NMEA Out Set Up ... 7.9 Cursor Echo ... 7.9 Date and Time Settings ... 7.9 GPS SOG/COG Filter ... 7.10 Compass Set Up ... 7.10 Language ... 7.10 Simulator ... 7.10 7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters ...7.11 EBL Display ...7.11 Timed Transmission Option ...
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EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines ... 9.1 9.2 Resetting the System ... 9.2 9.3 Problem Solving ... 9.3 Technical Support: ... 9.3 How to Contact Raymarine (US) ... 9.4 How to Contact Raymarine (Europe) ... 9.5 Worldwide Support ... 9.5...
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Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differential Receiver ...B.6 Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features ... C.1 Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted ... D.1 Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor ...E.1 G-Series Course Computer ... E.1 Appendix F: Abbreviations ...F.1 Index ...
This handbook describes the following display systems: RL70 PLUS Pathfinder Radar, 7" LCD Display RL70RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar & Chartplotter, 7" LCD Display RC520 PLUS Chartplotter, 7" LCD Display If you are installing the display system yourself, you should read Chapter 8 before you start the installation.
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Appendix C defines the chart features shown on the chart display. Appendix D defines the SeaTalk and NMEA data that is transferred on integrated systems. Appendix E provides details on connecting a Raymarine heading sensor for MARPA. Appendix F provides a list of abbreviations.
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Chapter 1: Overview Terminology The following terminology is used to describe radar and chartplotter systems: Master Repeater Fishfinder Display Unit providing Fishfinder Master, Chart Repeater and Radar Display Chart Display Combined DisplayUnit providing both Radar and Chart Master or Fishfinder Integrated System Additional instruments are connected via ™...
The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use. Scanner series Pathfinder Radar is supplied with a scanner unit which illuminates targets with microwave energy and then collects the returns from those targets. The scanner includes a sensitive low-noise front end receiver, and a variety of clutter attenuation controls to maintain target resolution.
Chapter 1: Overview In particular, you can connect your Radar to a remote Chartplotter (or Fishfinder/Chartplotter) to provide similar functionality to the combined Radar/Chartplotter (or Fishfinder/Chartplotter). However, you should be aware that if you change, say, radar range on one display, it affects all displays showing radar (or radar/chart overlay on color displays).
• Cursor echo across SeaTalk, and between chart and radar windows • Choice of orientation: Head Up, Course Up and North Up • The system can be connected to an ST80 Navigator keypad for entry of alpha-numeric data. Set Up Options Set up options allow you to choose what is displayed, how it is displayed (including language and units), bearing mode and how the display operates with other...
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Chapter 1: Overview Operating Mode for Stand Alone Units Additional Modes for Linked Units (or combined Radar/Chartplotter) DISPLAY DISPLAY Figure 1-2: Full Screen Operating Modes Radar Display Chartplotter Display 000° 0.220 SeaTalk TIME POSITION TIME 000° 0.220 POSITION D4285-1...
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Chapter 2. Multi-display systems If you have several operation is similar to a combined Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Unit: three full-screen modes –radar, chart and data log are available on all displays. In addition, if you have an set any display to fishfinder mode; if the system includes a chartplotter, similar functionality to a combined Fishfinder/Chartplotter is available on all displays.
Contact Raymarine Customer Services or your authorized Raymarine dealer for additional information. For specific configuration details with the Raymarine course computer refer to Appendix E. If you are using a suitable third party heading sensor, refer to its documentation for installation and...
An example radar picture is shown on the next page, with example radar returns (echoes) and default Pathfinder Radar information. The Status Bar is also illustrated. The radar display can show additional information, depending on your currently selected options, set up selections and the data available from other equipment.
Chapter 1: Overview Default Display Targets: Landmass Channel buoy Surface vessel 045° 0.28 Default soft key labels These can be turned off; press any soft key to re-display them. Different labels are displayed when you press a key. Status Bar Selected range, Range rings in nautical miles...
063° 1.65 120@T Radar Functions (PLUS) series Pathfinder Radar includes the following functions: • Choice of range scales from • Automatic and manual control of tuning, gain and sea clutter. • Two Variable Range Markers (VRMs) and Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs), allowing target range and bearing measurements.
Chapter 1: Overview 1.3 The Chartplotter Display (PLUS) series LCD Display can include a Chartplotter. The chartplotter includes a small-scale world map and detailed navigation information is displayed when a cartographic chart card is installed. The details displayed depend on the chart zoom level selected. A plotter mode is provided to enable route plotting and tracking at large scales even when a chart card is not installed, or when the chart is zoomed beyond the available cartographic detail.
1-14 Chartplotter Display Options In addition to the display set up options previously described, chart set up options, described in Chapter 7, allow you to customize the chart by selecting: • What cartographic features and level of detail are displayed. •...
Chapter 1: Overview ON : Chart text, chart boundaries, depth contours, navigation marks and land features. OFF : Caution and routing data. CUSTOM : Spot sounding, light sectors, marine features. Note: The factory default for the CUSTOM settings is ON. Icons are displayed in detail, depth shading limit is 10 m and depth contour display is 0-100 m.
1-16 1.4 Operating Controls You operate the radar and chart systems using a variety of controls: • A trackpad providing up, down, left, right and diagonal control of an on- screen cursor. • Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys. • Four soft keys with labels displayed on the screen. •...
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Chapter 1: Overview The cursor is used to: • Select a position on the screen. • Select an item, e.g.guard zone on the radar, chart object on the chartplotter. • Select an area of the radar image to zoom into or pan the chart display. Moving the Cursor You can press on any of the four sections of the trackpad to move the cursor in that direction (up, down, left or right), or press two sections at the same time to...
1-18 Table 1-3: Context-Sensitive Cursor Text Labels Text Label TIDE Some items on the radar/chartplotter screen, such as the cursor have information associated with them. Most information is displayed in a data box. The context-sensitive cursor allows you to move databoxes. Dedicated Keys The dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARKS, GAIN, VRM/EBL, MULTI, ALARMS, RANGE, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed...
Chapter 1: Overview until you press a key, or select an item on the screen; the soft keys associated with the action are then displayed. The currently selected soft key option is shown by its green background. If the key text is displayed in gray rather than in black, it is not currently available. When you press a soft key one of the following happens: i.
1-20 Database Lists The waypoints, routes and tracks that you create on the chartplotter are stored in database lists. You can view these lists and select items for editing. WAYPOINT LIST POSITION BRG _186° ---° Figure 1-6: Typical Database List As with pop-up menus, when a database list is on-screen, a set of associated soft keys is also displayed;...
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides information and instructions to get you started using the series LCD display. It will help you to become familiar with the display and the functions of the controls before you start using the unit.
2.2 Switching the Display On and Off If you have a combined Radar/Chartplotter, the factory default power-up mode is radar. Once you have used the display unit it powers-up in the last used mode. The following sections describe the power-up sequence in radar and chart modes, how to adjust the lighting and how to select simulator mode.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display After 70 seconds, when the magnetron warm-up sequence is complete, the Standby screen is displayed, with the text STANDBY and a prompt to press the POWER key to enter Transmit mode. ➤ To switch the radar scanner from Stand-by mode to Transmit mode, press the POWER key.
Chart Mode ➤ To switch the display on, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps. If the display was last used in chartplotter mode, the keys light up and the Raychart graphic is displayed, followed by the caution: CAUTION: Raychart chart displays are based on cartographic data that C-MAP believes to be accurate.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display Countdown timer: number of seconds to power off SECONDS Figure 2-4: Switch Off When the counter reaches zero a beep sounds, and the display unit switches off. Release the POWER key. Note: Switch the display unit off before you remove the power cord. Note: You do not need to change to Standby mode before turning off the dis- play: if you turn the radar display off while it is in Transmit mode, the scanner is also de-activated.
Changing the Lighting and Contrast You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen and keys. The key lighting is set the same as the screen lighting, except that it remains switched on at its lowest level even when the screen lighting is turned off, so that you can always find the keys.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2.3 Controlling the Display You control the display using the cursor and control keys. You start all operations from the default screen, that is the default soft keys are displayed: Chart Radar When you have completed an action using the soft keys, press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the default screen;...
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➤ To change the mode, press the DISPLAY key to show the DISPLAY pop-up, then press again to cycle through the modes available, shown in the Figure 2-5. DISPLAY Figure 2-5: Using the DISPLAY Key The selected mode is shown by an icon with a red border and the mode is displayed on the screen.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display Radar: DISPLAY Chart: DISPLAY 2. To select a different window, press either SELECT WINDOWS soft key until the required window is highlighted. If necessary, this will toggle windows on. Press ENTER . 3.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display GAIN Controls the presentation of radar targets. GAIN controls for background noise (speckle). SEA controls sea clutter. RAIN controls rain clutter around the vessel. FTC controls rain clutter at a distance. - Press for soft keys display. MANUAL MANUAL RAIN...
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GAIN Not used in Chart mode. VRM/EBL Use to measure range and bearing to/between points. - Position cursor at start point, and press VRM/EBL key to display the Ruler data box. Select end point using trackpad, and press ENTER to fix end position of ruler.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display Customizing the Screen Presentation Options The SCREEN soft key lets you set the following screen presentation options on or off: Radar: Chart: Switching the Cursor Data Box On and Off The cursor data box provides the cursor’s position in latitude/longitude and/or bearing/range.
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2-14 Data Boxes A group of up to six data boxes can be displayed, if the information is available on your system. You select which data is displayed in the boxes during system set up as described in Chapter 7:Setting Up the System Defaults. The default data box positions are along the bottom of the display.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display ➤ To display the active waypoint: 1. Press the SCREEN soft key. 2. Press the WAYPOINT soft key to toggle the setting ON . To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER . The standard radar picture is displayed again, with the active waypoint joined to your vessel’s position by a dotted line.
2-16 2.4 Radar Display Control Functions This section describes how to use the radar controls to: • Use the zoom function to enlarge a selected area. • Offset the center of the radar display. • Momentarily hide the ship’s heading marker (SHM). Using the Zoom Function If you wish to see a section of the radar picture in more detail, you can use the Zoom function to magnify the selected area to twice its size.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display ➤ To move the enlarged area in view in the window: 1. Move the cursor over the edge of the zoom box in the original radar picture, until the letters ZMB appear under the cursor. 2.
2-18 ➤ To change the center: 1. Move the cursor over the center of the radar picture, until the letters CTR are displayed. 2. Press ENTER to take cursor control of the center point. The cursor changes to a four-headed arrow. 3.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2.5 Chart Display Control Functions Moving Around the Chart You will normally operate the chartplotter with the chart showing your vessel’s current location. The default orientation is North-Up, and the vessel moves across the screen. You will need to move the chart if your vessel moves out of the area currently displayed, or if you wish to examine or place waypoints in another area.
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2-20 Figure 2-9: Changing the Chart Center 3. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required position. 4. Press ENTER to select the position and return to normal cursor control. The chart is redrawn with the vessel position at the cursor. Alternatively, you can press CLEAR to abandon the move and leave the chart (and vessel) in its former position.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display the radar and chart images. It is recommended that you set the radar to True motion to ensure the radar and chart images remain synchronised when the vessel moves. When you press FIND SHIP the following occur: •...
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2-22 ➤ To change the scale quickly, press and hold the required arrow on the RANGE key. RANGE The distance indicator at the left-hand end of the status bar is updated whenever you change the chart scale. ➤ To zoom in to a larger-scale (more detailed) chart: 1.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display • If Plotter Mode is Off, the chart scale remains unchanged, indicating the smallest chart scale is displayed. Note: If Plotter Mode is Off and the cursor is homed to the vessel (see Using FIND SHIP on page 2-20), if the vessel moves outside an area of available cartography, the chart will automatically re-scale to the next range with cartography.
2-24 Place and Goto a Waypoint PLUS Series LCD Display 1. Press MARKS 2. Position Cursor as required Press the soft key Press the soft key to go to the waypoint selected by the cursor. D4267-1...
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Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display The vessel navigates towards the target waypoint See: 5.3 Working wth Waypoints Go to an individual Target Point, page 5-26. D4267-2a 2-25...
2-26 Make and Follow a Route PLUS Series LCD Display Press the soft key Press the soft key 1. Position Cursor - in this example over an existing waypoint 2. Press the soft key Position Cursor for next waypoint, then press soft key. Repeat to plot all waypoints in sequence.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display Press the soft key. The route becomes the current route. Press the soft key Press the soft key The vessel starts to navigate to the first (target) waypoint in the route. See: 5.4 Working wth routes, Follow a route, page 5-24.
2-28 Review Your Passage Plan PLUS Series LCD Display Press the soft key Press the soft key Press the soft key 1. Use the trackpad to move selection bar over required route. 2. Press the soft key Time defaults to ETA - and assumes the current time is the start time.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display See: Displaying Route Information page 5-18. Change the TIME to HOURS - the display indicates it will take 32 minutes to reach the destination. You can change the PLANNED SOG; the display updates to indicate TIME required at the planned speed.
2-30 Displaying the Radar and Synchronizing Radar & Chart PLUS Series LCD Display 1. Press DISPLAY -- then press twice more to select RADAR. 2. Press the soft keys to set windows ON. The Chart window is the default selection. 3.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-31 1. Move selection bar over Radar/Chart Synch. 2. Press the soft key. 3. Press ENTER twice. Press the soft key. Press the soft key to synchronise the chart & radar images. The radar and chart windows are synchronised and the cursor is 'homed' on the vessel...
This chapter provides detailed instructions for the standard radar operations of your series Pathfinder Radar. Additional functions, that are available on integrated systems with appropriate data sources, are described in Chapter 4. If you have a combined radar/chart display refer to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 for information on charting operations.
3.2 Range Control The radar picture can be viewed at various scales. The shortest range scale gives a maximum range of to the top of the radar picture. The longest range scale gives a maximum range of between 24 and 72 nautical miles depending on your scanner. •...
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations Table 3-1: Radar Range Scales Maximum Range (nm) 0.125 0.25 0.75 * The maximum range depends on your scanner type, as detailed in the Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook. The number of range rings shown in the table is the number to the selected range.
PLUS Series LCD Display Note: The ranges shown in the table are theoretical maximum ranges. The ra- dar horizon is greater than the optical horizon, but the radar can only detect targets if a large enough target is above the radar horizon. 3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture Navigational echoes may be large, small, bright or faint, depending not only on the size of the object but also on its orientation and surface.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations Table 3-3: Controls to Adjust the Radar Picture Control Option GAIN GAIN RAIN MULTI TUNE TARGETS INT REJ Soft Key EXPANSION WAKES Identifying False Echo Returns Not all echoes are direct returns to the radar antenna. Occasionally signals appear at positions where there is no actual target.
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Indirect Echoes There are several types of indirect echoes or ghost images - some examples are shown in Figure 3-4. These sometimes have the appearance of true echoes, but in general they are intermittent and poorly defined. Indirect (false) echoes False echo Passing ship...
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune Automatic adjustment of Gain, Sea and Tune is available, alternatively you can set any of these parameters to manual and use the trackpad to adjust its value. Rain clutter is adjusted manually using the RAIN or FTC control. GAIN, GAIN SEA, RAIN and FTC are accessed from the GAIN key;...
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4. Use the trackpad to move the slider up or down. You can press and hold the control to move the slider quickly rather than in single steps. The image on the screen changes as you move the slider, so that you can see the effect of your adjustment.
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Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations Sea Clutter Control Radar returns from waves around your vessel can clutter the centre of the radar picture (see Figure 3-7, making it difficult to detect real targets. Such sea clutter usually appears as multiple echoes on the display at short range scales, and the echoes are not repetitive or consistent in position.
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3-10 Rain Clutter Control, using RAIN and FTC The radar can see echoes from rain or snow. Returns from storm areas and rain squalls consist of countless small echoes that continuously change size, intensity, and position. These returns, shown in Figure 3-8sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations Changing the Targets Display The Pathfinder Plus Radar allows you to improve target visibility by changing the following: • Interference rejection • Target expansion • Target wakes These parameters are accessed from the default soft key TARGETS . This section explains how to change these modes and describes the effect of each mode.
3-12 PLUS Series LCD Display Interference Rejection Mutual radar interference is likely when two or more radar-equipped vessels are operating within range of each other. This usually appears as a series of small dots moving to and from the display center in a straight line or a long, sweeping curve.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs The Pathfinder Plus Radar display allows you to specify up to two Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs), each with an associated Variable Range Marker (VRM), using the VRM/EBL key. A standard VRM is displayed as a circle with its centre on your vessel’s position, and it’s EBL is displayed as a line from the origin to the edge of the radar picture display.
3-14 • Measure the bearing of a target or point from your vessel’s position, using an EBL • Measure the range and bearing between any two points on the radar, using the FLOAT function Note: An alternative method of measuring range and bearing is to use the cur- sor data box: If the cursor readout is set to display range and bearing (rather than Lat/Long), you can determine the range and bearing by moving the cur- sor over the target and checking the cursor data box readings.
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Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations Ship's Heading Marker Figure 3-12: Placing a VRM 2. If required, use the trackpad controls to change the radius (range) of the VRM circle and the angle of the EBL until they cross the required target. The range and bearing information in the VRM/EBL data box is updated as you move the cursor.
3-16 ➤ To move the VRM and/or EBL: 1. Move the cursor over the VRM or EBL you wish to change. If you wish to change the VRM and EBL together, move the cursor over the intersection of VRM/EBL. The cursor text indicates the current object as VRM, EBL, or VRM/EBL.
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Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations or unfloating a VRM/EBL pair, as described below; however, as it is more dif- ficult to locate the VRM/EBL origin when it is over the centre, you will proba- bly find it easier to use the keys in this case. ➤...
3-18 3. Alternatively, if you wish to move the floating VRM/EBL, press ENTER to take control of it and move it using the trackpad. Press ENTER again to drop the VRM/EBL in its new position, or CLEAR to abandon the operation and return the VRM/EBL to its previous posi- tion.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms The Pathfinder Plus Radar display allows you to set up one or two guard zones, using the ALARMS key. You can set up sector zones or 360° (circular) zones as shown in Figure 3-13. Note: You can only view and control guard zones if you are using the Master display (that is, the display to which the scanner is connected).
3-20 Placing a Guard Zone Placing and positioning guard zones on the Pathfinder Plus Radar display is quick and easy. • If a guard zone is not already displayed, you can place one using the ALARMS key. • If you have already placed a guard zone, pressing the ALARMS key allows you to toggle either guard zone on or off.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3. If necessary, use the trackpad to move the corner of the guard zone to the required position. As you move the corner, the width and/or height of the zone changes, but its general sector shape is retained. Note: To create a 360°...
3-22 Controlling Guard Zone Alarms The guard alarm is triggered when a target enters a guard zone which exceeds the target density threshold. You can set the threshold above which a new target will trigger an alarm, and can also turn the alarm on or off. When the alarm is triggered, the unit beeps and a text message is displayed.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3.6 MARPA Introduction to MARPA series displays include a MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) function for target tracking and risk analysis. This section gives an introduction to the Pathfinder Plus Radar MARPA system and shows you how to use the MARPA functions, you should also read Section 7.5.
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3-24 • Choppy sea state conditions exist yielding poor stability; own ship’s heading data is very unstable. • Inadequate heading data Symptoms of such conditions are that acquisition is difficult and the MARPA vectors are unstable; the symbol wanders away from the target, locks onto another target or changes to a lost target symbol.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-25 Target Vector and History The MARPA targets can be displayed with a vector line showing where they will be at a certain time in the future, (assuming present course and speed). You can select a relative or true vector and the vector length. The vector type (RV or TV) and length are shown in the status bar.
3-26 Acquire a Target ➤ To acquire a target: 1. Press the MARPA soft key to display the ACQUIRE TARGET soft keys. 2. Position the cursor over the required target and press the ACQUIRE TARGET soft key. symbol is placed at the cursor position and the radar searches for a target at the cursor position.
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Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations target using the context sensitive cursor or the database list. Alternatively, if you display the data box when no target is selected, data is displayed for the last target that had the data box displayed – unless a new target has been acquired, then the new target data is displayed.
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3-28 Figure 3-16: MARPA Database List ➤ To cancel all targets: 1. Press MARPA followed by MARPA LIST to display the database list. 2. Press the CANCEL ALL soft key. You are prompted to confirm. Press YES to continue, all the MARPA targets are cleared from the screen, and the data is removed from the MARPA database list.
You should practice har- bour and coastal navigation during daylight and in clear weather conditions. (PLUS) series Pathfinder Radar system. Example source Integrated functions available...
4.2 Changing the Heading Mode The radar picture is normally shown with your vessel’s dead ahead bearing straight up, as indicated by the Ship’s Heading Marker at 0° relative bearing. This is the Head Up orientation. If heading information is available via a SeaTalk or NMEA connection, you can choose a different heading mode.
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Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations The reference used for the Course Up depends on the information available. The first available in the following list is used: 1. A locked heading (i.e. the heading being used by an autopilot) over a SeaTalk connection 2.
MARKS press the key momentarily and release it. If you hold it down for two seconds, the Pathfinder Radar will enter man overboard (MOB) mode, as described in Section 4.4. The Marks function is only available when your vessel’s position is known via the SeaTalk or NMEA connection.
Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations Moving or Deleting a Mark You can move or delete marks using the context-sensitive cursor. ➤ If you have placed a mark and wish to move it later: 1. Move the cursor over the mark until the letters MRK are displayed. 2.
(default - OFF ). Note: The remote display must have SeaTalk Cursor Out enabled. Raymarine recommend that in multi-display systems, you do not enable Cur- sor Out on more than two displays. If multiple displays have cursor out en- abled, the cursors will not be displayed simultaneously, but will flash on/off.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations 5.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use the chart functions to navigate with your series display. It covers the following topics: • Using chart cards. • Controlling waypoints, including placing, moving, editing and deleting waypoints.
5.2 Using Chart Cards The chartplotter has a built-in world map; most areas are displayed on a scale of 4000 nm from the top to the bottom of the screen, and can be zoomed in to 150 nm. To use the chartplotter as a navigation aid, charts with detailed information for the area you wish to navigate are required.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations Figure 5-1: Removing the Chart Card Removing a Chart Card We recommend that before you remove a chart cartridge, you ensure the chart is not being used on any other display unit. Removing a chart cartridge whilst a display unit is accessing the chart may cause an operational error.
The boundary of each chart digitized in the current card is defined by a box or rectangle. (You can switch off the chart boundaries display if you wish, as part of the chartplotter set up described in Section 7.7.) ➤ To zoom in: 1.
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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations ➤ To obtain chart source data, move the cursor so that is not over a symbol, then press ENTER . An object information pop-up is displayed, providing source information for the selected land or depth area. Port Area At large chart scales port area information is indicated by the symbol .
Tide Data The symbol chart. When you select the tide height option, a graph of predictions for maximum and minimum tide heights is displayed, data for sunrise and sunset is also provided as illustrated Figure 5-3. Note: The predictions available are sufficiently accurate under moderate weather conditions, for the coastal areas served by the reference station, to be used for navigation planning.
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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations select the character and up/down to increase/decrease the value. The graph and tide data will be updated accordingly. Nearest ➤ To obtain the information for the nearest port facility: 1. Move the cursor to the required position – this can be anywhere on the chart and may be over an object –...
5.3 Working with Waypoints Introduction series Chartplotter enables you to place up to 998 waypoints (in addition, waypoint number 999 is used for MOB operation): a waypoint is a position entered on a chart as a reference, or as a place to go to. All waypoints placed on the chartplotter are stored in a waypoint database list which includes symbol, position, bearing, range and additional data.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations • Moving a Waypoint At the end is a section about using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad to select, edit, and name your waypoints. Placing a Waypoint The scenario Place and Goto a Waypoint on page 2-24 provides a simple example of how to place a waypoint.
5-10 POSITION BRG _186° ---° 3. You can use the soft keys to edit the waypoint position as described in Edit- ing the Waypoint Details on page 5-13. It is added to the Waypoint List and named with the next available number. To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER or CLEAR twice.
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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations WPT POSITION (LORAN TDs) 3. Edit the Loran parameters as required, using: i. The CHAIN soft key, which enables selection of both the Chain and it’s Slave: WPT POSITION (LORAN TDs) ii. The ASF1/ASF2 soft key, which presents two soft keys for editing ASF 1 and ASF 2 parameters independently : iii.
5-12 Selecting a Waypoint Positioning the cursor over a waypoint selects that waypoint and accesses the waypoint soft keys. These keys enable you to GOTO (described in Section 5.5), EDIT (symbol, name, position), ERASE or MOVE the waypoint. Selecting a waypoint from the List allows you to GOTO and EDIT (symbol, name, position, erase) the waypoint.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations ➤ To remove the waypoint data box and soft keys either: Move the cursor away from the waypoint, or press CLEAR . ➤ To display the waypoint details from the waypoint list: Select the waypoint in the list as described above. MARKS The details for the selected waypoint are displayed in the lower half of the window.
5-14 5. To edit the waypoint position, press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key, followed by POSITION . The Waypoint Position pop-up is displayed. Use the soft keys to select LAT, LON, BRG or RNG . Use the trackpad to edit the value: Use the left or right side of the trackpad to move the cursor to the character you wish to change.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations CAUTION: Take care when editing waypoints as it is possible to move waypoints that are used in routes stored in the Route Database. In such instances, the stored route will include the waypoint in its new ➤...
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5-16 Most of the alphanumeric keys are used to input multiple characters. Each time you press one of these keys in succession, the next character on that key is input. For example, each press of the 1 key alternately inputs A, B, C, then 1. The Navigator’s arrow keys function much like the radar/chart display’s trackpad, enabling you to move the cursor position or input alpha, numeric, or special characters (.
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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations Editing Entries in the Waypoint, Route, or Track Lists You can also use the Navigator Keypad to edit an existing item or to name a new item in the Waypoint List, Route List, or Track List. You first must enter the edit mode for the list you want to modify.
5-18 5.4 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 on the chart, or you can select waypoints from the Waypoint List. You can also save your vessel’s track as you navigate, then convert the track to a route - this function is described in Section 5.7.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations • Retrieving a route from the database list as the current route. • Displaying route information, including the route leg data and waypoint details. Use the waypoint details to review your passage plans for different speeds.
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5-20 Note: You can position the cursor on an existing waypoint – the cursor text WPT indicates you are re-using the waypoint rather than placing a new one. This waypoint is included in the route when you press PLACE WAYPOINT . The waypoint appears on the screen at the cursor position.
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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations 3. Press the USE WPT LIST soft key; the MAKE ROUTE screen is displayed with its associated soft keys. WAYPOINTS 348° 2.30 The available Waypoints are listed in the left hand column (alphanumeric); the right hand column lists the waypoints in the New Route, the number indicates its order in the route.
5-22 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: If the current route has not been saved, when you attempt an operation that affects this route, e.g.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations You can use a Navigator Keypad (see Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad on page 5-15) to name the route. 5. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Name List, or press CLEAR to cancel the operation.
5-24 Figure 5-7: Route List Window Displaying Route Information You can display the following information that relates to your route: • Route leg or waypoint information, using the context-sensitive cursor. • Details of waypoints in the route, using the soft keys. You can use this information to review your passage plan.
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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations Using Route Information to Review Your Passage Plan You can view data for all the waypoints in the current route, or any saved route. You select the route from the database list and the information is displayed in a Route Information pop-up;...
5-26 INFO FOR ROUTE-CURRENT ROUTE Figure 5-8: Route Information Window 4. Press ENTER to remove the Route Information window, then ENTER or CLEAR to return to the route soft keys. 5. To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER . Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route You can delete a route and you can re-name a route by selecting the route on the route list.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations 3. If you NAME a route, use the trackpad to move the cursor right or left to the character you wish to edit. Then use the top or bottom of the trackpadto increase or decrease the letter or number. 4.
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5-28 Adding Waypoints at the End of the Route ➤ To add waypoints at the end of the route: 1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by the EDIT ROUTE soft key. The Make Route soft keys are displayed and the cursor is connected to the last-placed waypoint with a dotted line.
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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations Reversing the Route ➤ To reverse the route, so you can Follow the route back: 1. Either press the ROUTE soft key followed by MORE , or move the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters RTE are dis- played.
5-30 5.5 Following Routes and Going to Points The default soft key GOTO accesses the functions to FOLLOW a route and GOTO a waypoint or cursor. When you select the target destination, the chartplotter calculates bearing, distance and cross track error; this information is passed to a helmsman or autopilot.
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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations You should always check the target waypoint before initiating a follow route. ➤ To follow the current route: 1. Press the GOTO default soft key. The Goto/Follow soft keys are displayed. 2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key. Alternatively, to follow a route: 1.
5-32 Target Point Arrival The arrival alarm is used to alert you when the vessel is approaching the target point. The arrival alarm is defined as a circle (not visible on the screen) around the target. You can specify radius of the arrival alarm (see Section 6.3). The alarm is triggered when either of the following conditions is met: •...
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations Advancing to a Waypoint ➤ Once you are following a route, you can advance to the next waypoint, even if you have not reached the current target waypoint: 1. If necessary, press the GOTO default soft key to display the Goto/Follow soft keys.
5-34 2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT soft key. Navigation to the selected waypoint begins. The soft key STOP GOTO is dis- played. 3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press ENTER or CLEAR . ➤...
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations 5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints In an integrated system, when a route is made current on any SeaTalk equipment it is sent to all SeaTalk instruments, including this chartplotter; this route will override any other current route. When GOTO waypoint or GOTO cursor is in operation it is considered a route.
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5-36 ➤ To save waypoints to, or load waypoints from a user cartridge: CAUTION: Loading waypoints from a user cartridge overwrites any existing waypoint and route lists. 1. Insert a C-MAP User Card into the lower of the two cartridge slots. 1.
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Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations ➤ To receive incoming waypoints on SeaTalk or NMEA: 1. To display the waypoint list press MARKS followed by the WAYPOINT LIST MARKS soft key. Press the WAYPOINT TRANSFER soft key. 2. Press the soft key RECEIVE WPTS FROM ST/NMEA . The soft key changes to STOP RECEIVING WAYPOINTS .
5-38 ➤ To receive the waypoint and route lists via both display units - one unit will send waypoints, the other will receive them. CAUTION: Receiving waypoints from another existing waypoint and route lists. 1. Display the waypoint list as previously described, then press the WAY- POINT TRANSFER soft key.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations • Managing tracks, using the track list, including Saving, Naming, Erasing and Showing a track. • Making a Track into a Route ➤ To access the track controls: 1. From the chart display, press the MENU key to display the chart set up soft keys.
5-40 1 sec 12½ min 5 sec 1 hr, 2½ min 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min 30 min TRACK TIME 0.1 nm 0.5 nm 1.0 nm TRACK DISTANCE Figure 5-9: Track Interval Setting Guide You can change the setting at any time.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations Press CLEAR to abort the Clear Track operation. The current track is cleared from the screen and the default soft keys are displayed. Managing Tracks Although it is easy to set up a track, and this track is retained even if you switch off your display, you can store a number of different tracks so that you can review them at a later date.
5-42 Naming, Erasing and Showing a Track ➤ To name an existing track, erase a track or show a track, you select the track from the track list, then press the appropriate soft key as follows: 1. Press the TRACK LIST soft key. The Track List is displayed. The selection bar indicates the selected track.
Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations 6.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use the additional functions that are provided on series chartplotter and combined radar/chartplotter. It covers the following topics: • Measuring distances and bearings on the chart, using the VRM/EBL key •...
6.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key You can obtain an accurate measurement of the distance and bearing between two points by using the VRM/EBL key. ➤ To place a ruler line and Ruler data box: 1. Position the cursor on the starting point from which you wish to measure. VRM/EBL 2.
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Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations ➤ To re-position one end of the ruler line: 1. Move the cursor over the ruler line towards the end that you want to re- position, until the letters A¡ B are displayed. 2. Press ENTER to take cursor control of the ruler. The ruler end moves to the cursor which changes to a four-headed arrow.
6.3 Alarms and Timers Alarm Reporting The chartplotter reports the following alarms, that are set using the ALARMS ALARMS key: Alarm Arrival Off Track Anchor Countdown Alarm Clock The alarms are switched on or off, and the limits set, using the Alarms Set Up menu, accessed from the ALARMS key.
Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations Setting Alarms and Timers ➤ To set up an alarm or timer: 1. Press the ALARMS key. The Alarms Set Up menu is displayed, showing ALARMS the current settings (see Figure 6-2). 2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up or down the options. As each line is highlighted, the soft key labels are updated to show the current set- tings and controls.
6.4 Man Overboard (MOB) If you lose a person or object overboard, and need to return to the location, you should use the Man Overboard (MOB) function. You can select the type of data used for the MOB position using the set up menus (see Section 7.3).
(default - OFF ). Note: The remote display must have SeaTalk Cursor Out enabled. Raymarine recommend that in multi-display systems, you do not enable Cur- sor Out on more than two displays. If multiple displays have cursor out en- abled, the cursors will not be displayed simultaneously, but will flash on/off.
6.6 GPS Setup GPS set up page provides you with information and the status of the tracked navigation satellites for a SeaTalk GPS. It also enables you to SET UP a SeaTalk Differential GPS, by manually retuning it to a different differential beacon. The GPS Navigation Status pop-up window (shown in Figure 6-4) provides, for each tracked satellite, the satellite number, a graphical signal strength bar and its current usage status.
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Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations Restart GPS This soft key enables re-acquisition of a GPS position fix. Note: Under normal circumstances RESTART GPS is not required. D-GPS Set Up The D-GPS SET UP function provides the ability to set up an external Differential GPS, either automatically (default) or by manually retuning it to a different differential beacon.
6-10 Note: If the display unit is receiving RTCM data via NMEA, repeating a dif- ferential fix from another unit, the MODE soft key is set to AUTO and is grayed out. If receiving RTCM data, the setting must be performed manually on the external DGPS receiver.
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Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations TIME POSITION Figure 6-5: Data Log Window ➤ To stop recording log entries: Press the STOP LOG soft key. ➤ To clear the log entries: Press the CLEAR LOG soft key, you are prompted “Are You Sure”. To cancel the CLEAR LOG operation press the NO soft key.
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults 7.1 Introduction Once you have installed your display unit and are familiar with its basic operation (described in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2), you need to set it up so that it obtains the correct information from the equipment you have connected it to, operates according to your requirements, and displays information according to your preferences.
7.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters The set up parameters are divided into four sections: • System, to control the aspects of the system that are not specific to the radar or chart. • Radar, includes bearing alignment, display preferences and the timed transmission option.
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Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults • For parameters that have a numeric value, or more than four possible settings, a scroll list is displayed above two of the soft keys. • Some parameters are controlled by a slider that is displayed above two of the soft keys.
7.3 System Set Up Parameters The following table lists the System menus and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections. Table 7-1: System Set Up Parameters Menu...
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Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults Table 7-1: System Set Up Parameters Menu TEMPERATURE UNITS VARIATION SOURCE BRIDGE NMEA HEADING NMEA OUT SET UP DBT, CURSOR ECHO RADAR CURSOR IN CHART CURSOR IN S/T CURSOR OUT CURSOR ECHO LOCAL DATE FORMAT TIME FORMAT TIME OFFSET...
Data Boxes Press the SELECT BOXES soft key to display the data box sub-menu. This allows you to select up to 6 data boxes that you can display on the fishfinder. Note: 1. A fixed set of 16 of these data items are available for display in the Nav Data half-screen window (see Chapter 2).
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults Day/Night This option allows you to change the display between day and night modes. If you select NIGHT mode, a different palette, more suited to night time viewing is used. Help When Help is set to ON , a prompt appears when selecting a soft key or menu choice, and when using the context-sensitive cursor.
Variation Source The variation value is the difference between True and Magnetic direction data for heading or bearing values. The Variation Source option provides soft keys for selecting Auto or Manual variation mode, displays the current variation value for each and highlights the currently selected mode. Auto Mode If you select Auto mode, the display obtains the value of variation automatically, normally from received data.
• Chart Cursor In: displays the cursor from another or chartplotter on the radar display or radar window (default - OFF ). Note: The remote display must have SeaTalk Cursor Out enabled. Raymarine recommend that in multi-display systems, you do not enable Cursor Out on more than two displays.
MEDIUM or LOW . Compass Set Up This option is used to calibrate a Raymarine heading sensor such as the Rate Gyro Compass. Controls are provided for Linearise Compass which detects and corrects for heading errors caused by metal objects, and Align Heading which matches the displayed heading to a known heading or transit.
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults 7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters The RADAR SET UP option allows you to set up the radar according to your system configuration and your personal preferences. Note: Some parameters can only be changed if you are using the Master dis- play (that is, the display to which the scanner is connected).
7-12 Timed Transmission Option The TIMED TRANSMIT parameter, together with the TX PERIOD and STANDBY PERIOD parameters, controls the radar’s timed transmission power-saving mode. When TIMED TRANSMIT is set to ON , the scanner performs the number of scans specified by TX PERIOD and then shuts down for the number of min- utes specified by STANDBY PERIOD .
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults To change the range scale, highlight the required range and use the soft keys to change the value. Start at the top of the list and work down, since each value must be greater than the value for the previous range in the list. The following scale increments are available: Table 7-4: Radar Range Scale Increments...
7-14 7.5 MARPA Set Up Parameters The MARPA set up menu provides options to specify the target vectors, safe zone and target history display. The following table lists the MARPA Set Up parameters and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting.
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults 7.6 Advanced Settings The ADVANCED SET UP option allows you to set up values for the following three parameters that affect the fine-tuning of the radar. Advanced settings are only available from the Master radar display (that is, the display con- nected to the scanner).
7-16 Under certain circumstances, it may be easier to adjust the display timing with MBS (Main Bang Suppression) off; press the MBS soft key to toggle the setting OFF . MBS is reset to ON automatically when you finish adjust- ing the display timing.
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults 7.7 Chart Set Up Parameters The CHART SET UP option allows you to set up the chartplotter according to your system configuration and your personal preferences. The following table lists the Chart Set up parameters and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting.
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults Object Information You can set Object Information ON or OFF . When set ON , object information is displayed in normal chartplotter operation when the cursor is placed over a chart object for two seconds. When set OFF , no information is displayed. Waypoint Options Waypoint Symbols controls whether or not the waypoints are shown on the Chart display, with their appropriate symbols.
7-20 CAUTION: Changing the chart datum does not cause any waypoint or routes stored in the chartplotter to move on the display, although their latitude and longitude changes to reflect the new datum. When adding waypoints numerically to the waypoint list, or via SeaTalk, NMEA or to which the display is currently set.
Chapter 8: Installation Chapter 8: Installation 8.1 Introduction This chapter provides installation instructions for the Display. Simple systems such as that in Figure 8-1 below, or integrated systems (see Section 8.8) are explained. Details for mounting the LCD Display and connecting the equipment are included. •...
Section 8.4. EMC Installation Guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
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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.
8.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components Unpack your system carefully, to prevent damage to the equipment. Save the carton and packing, in case you need to return a unit for service. Check that you have all the correct system components. These depend on your system package, as follows: Table 8-1: Parts and Accessories...
The maximum length of cable between a master display and the scanner unit should not normally exceed 60 ft. (20 m). If you need to use a longer cable, refer to the Pathfinder Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook. • Environment: Do not restrict airflow at the rear of the display unit;...
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POWER Figure 8-3: 7” LCD Display Dimensions PLUS Series LCD Display GAIN DISPLAY VRM/EBL MARKS MULTI ALARMS RANGE ENTER CLEAR MENU Weight: 1.2 Kg (2.6 lbs) Compass Safe Distance: 1 m (39 in) D3221_3...
Chapter 8: Installation 8.4 Cable Runs Consider the following before installing the system cables: • You need to attach the power cable and the scanner cable. Additional cables will be required if you are installing an integrated system. • All cables should be adequately secured, protected from physical damage and protected from exposure to heat.
power cable. For further details on the master display power cable length refer to the Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook. If a longer power cable run is required, use the supplied power cable to connect to the display unit. Then use a suitable connector block to connect the free end to the extension cable, taking particular care to ensure correct polarity.
Chapter 8: Installation 8.5 Mounting the Display Unit series LCD display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck. The display unit can be mounted using the mounting bracket supplied, or console mounted using the optional flush- mounting kit (see Section 8.2).
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8-10 CAUTION: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the location before proceeding. Make sure there is sufficient rear access for mounting and cabling. 1. Check the selected location for the unit.A clear, flat area at least 9 in (230 mm) wide by 8¼...
The power connection to the display should be made at either the output of the battery isolator switch, or at a DC power distribution panel. Raymarine recommends that power is fed directly to the display via its own dedicated cable system and MUST be protected by a thermal circuit breaker or fuse, installed close to the power connection.
8-12 Display Unit Connection The rear of the sockets: • Scanner (antenna) connection • , in/out connector for connecting to another • SeaTalk, for SeaTalk data input and output and connecting to another series display (such as a chartplotter or second radar display). •...
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Chapter 8: Installation Scanner Connection (master displays) Connect the inter-unit cable plug to the rear scanner connector. If you are using an inter-unit extension cable, connect this to the display unit, and connect the supplied cable to the extension cable. The scanner connector pins are shown in the following diagram, together with the connections and core colours.
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8-14 Power and NMEA Input Connection The DC power and NMEA input should be connected at the rear Power/ NMEA seven-pin connector. The connector (viewed from the outside) and pin functions are shown in the following diagram and table. The NMEA Input is detailed in Section 8.8.
Chapter 8: Installation 8.7 Radar System Tests and Installation Alignment Once you have installed your Pathfinder Plus Radar System and made all the connections, you need to check your installation and perform the System Tests before using the system for navigation. It is strongly recommended that the System Tests are performed before connecting the radar to other equipment in an integrated system.
8-16 1. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys. 2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key. The SYSTEM SET UP menu is displayed, listing the parameters and their cur- rent settings. The complete list, which you can scroll down, is shown in the following illustration.
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Chapter 8: Installation Transmission Check WARNING: The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the scanner has been installed according to the recommendations given in the Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook, and that all personnel are clear of the scanner, before switching to transmit mode. Ensure the display unit is in Radar mode.
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8-18 i. Align the vessel’s bow to the target. ii. Note the position of the target relative to the Heading marker. iii. If the target is not under the Heading marker, there is an alignment error and the radar can be adjusted as detailed below. ➤...
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Chapter 8: Installation Display Timing Adjustment The display timing can be affected by the length of the cable used to connect the scanner to the display unit. This in turn affects the short range accuracy shown on the display. If you have extended (or reduced) your inter-unit cable, you will need to check the display timing before using the system for navigation.
- see hsb2 Cable on page 8-8. The system can include existing HSB display units that have been suitably upgraded - contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for upgrade kit details. PLUS Series LCD Display displays; the number is dependent on cable...
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Chapter 8: Installation The High Speed Bus ( master and repeater displays. With an available can be controlled and displayed by any (Guard zones cannot be viewed or controlled on the chartplotter display, nor on a repeater display that is not directly connected to a scanner. Likewise, radar timed transmission is not available on a repeater display).
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8-22 Note: The conformance. The cables are available in lengths of 1, 3, 6, 10 and 20 m. RL80C Plus RL70 Plus Splitter In-line terminator /HSB cable Power Power Multi Display Connection Figure 8-11: Multi-display connections HSB connector Pin 1, screen Pin 3, blue Rear of Display Unit Figure 8-12:...
Chart: Waypoint and route transfer *Accurate heading data is required for MARPA, and it must be provided on NMEA. We recommend the Raymarine Rate Gyro Compass or a Raymarine autopilot system incorporating a 150G or 400G Course Computer with internal rate gyro.
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8-24 hsb 2 Series Display SeaTalk SeaTalk SeaTalk Typical SeaTalk System Figure 8-13: Integrated System with Repeater Display and SeaTalk Instruments Scanner hsb 2 Series Display NMEA NMEA SeaTalk SeaTalk hsb 2 hsb 2 12/24V Supply 12/24V Supply Fluxgate Course Computer (G series) Compass SeaTalk SeaTalk...
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SeaTalk The SeaTalk standard was originally developed by Autohelm (part of Raymarine), and allows compatible instruments to be connected by a single cable carrying power and data in/out. This means that additional instruments and functions can be added to a SeaTalk system, simply by plugging them into the network.
8-26 SeaTalk Connection This connection is necessary for full functionality between displays. SeaTalk data, if present, is the primary source for all navigational data except heading. The SeaTalk input/output should be connected at the rear SeaTalk 3-pin connector. This appears as follows, when viewed from outside: SeaTalk In/Out Figure 8-15: SeaTalk Connector Table 8-5:...
(Channel 2). Refer to Power and NMEA Input Connection on page 8-14 for further details. For example, to connect a Raymarine Heading Sensor to the NMEA Channel 1 input, connect the cables and power supply using a suitable connector block, as shown in the diagram below.
8-28 PLUS Series LCD Display Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box A junction box (provided with the radar/chart and chart displays; optional with the radar displays) is used to connect the SeaTalk system to the series display unit. This junction box enables the SeaTalk bus, power and GPS to be connected.
Chapter 8: Installation To Display Unit SeaTalk Socket Power Supply Fused Cable SeaTalk Power Figure 8-17: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box Data Output Data is transmitted in SeaTalk and NMEA formats as detailed in Appendix D and can be used to enhance other equipment as required. You can disable the transmission of individual NMEA output sentences - refer to NMEA Out Set Up on page 7-9.
8-30 NMEA OUT connector Pin 2, white Pin 5, screen Rear of display Figure 8-18: NMEA Output Connector Data Conversion series displays convert some information across the communications links as follows: NMEA In to NMEA Out and SeaTalk SeaTalk to NMEA Out This enables data received by the display to be passed to other instruments.
Chapter 8: Installation 8.9 Integrated System Checks Chart Display - RL70 PLUS, RL70RC PLUS, RC520 PLUS When you have connected your display unit to the required equipment ensure that position data is available at the display via NMEA or SeaTalk. To confirm your chartplotter is operating correctly, perform the following checks: 1.
• Wipe the display clean with a damp cloth. EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines • Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replace- ment parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any Raymarine product.
• 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. 9.2 Resetting the System There are three types of reset available for the display: •...
Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving 9.3 Problem Solving All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs. However, if this unit should develop a fault, please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation.
For Accessories and Parts Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your authorized Raymarine dealer. However, if you are in need of an item not available from the retailer, please contact Raymarine Technical Services at: 1-800-539-5539 extension 2333 or (603) -881-5200.
Installation chapter of this manual, and have the Raymarine part number ready when speaking with your dealer. If you are uncertain about what item to choose for your Raymarine unit, please contact our Customer Services Department prior to placing your order.
Appendix A: Specification Appendix A:Specification Series 7"LCD Color Displays General Approvals: CE - conform to FCC - conforms to Size: 7” Weight Mounting Power Environmental: Operating/Storage Temp. Range Humidity limit Controls Cursor Display Type: Resolution: Display Size 7" LCD Contrast Illumination Day/Night Mode Languages...
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Cursor Echo Man Overboard (MOB Mode) Screen Functions Data Boxes Radar Features Range Scales (Range Rings) Range Ring Accuracy Bearing Accuracy Variable Range Markers Electronic Bearing Lines Bearing Scale Minimum Range Range Discrimination Presentation Modes Scanner Control Magnetic Sensor Waypoint Navigation Marks MARPA Variation Source...
Appendix A: Specification Display Windows Wakes Target Expansion Timed TX Chartplotter Features Cartography Display Windows Chart Scaling Presentation Modes Waypoints Waypoint Transfer Routes Track History Alarms Navigation Information Variation Source Chart/Radar Synchroniza- tion Radar, Chart, CDI, BDI and Navdata Short, medium, long, off Operator selectable (0.5 nm to 3 nm ranges only) Rotation periods: 10, 20 or 30 scans Repetition periods: 3, 5, 10 or 15 minutes...
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Interfacing High Speed Bus SeaTalk Input NMEA Input SeaTalk Output NMEA Output (User selectable) PLUS Series LCD Display Fully independent use of remote Chart data if present on Full remote control and display of Radar data if present on Depth, Speed Over Ground & Course Over Ground, Position, Waypoint number, range, bearing and time to go, Speed through water, Time, Cross Track Error, Heading, Wind, Date, Log/Trip, Pilot Status, Temperature, Man Overboard, and cursor position...
The following sections detail the connections to the Auxiliary Junction Box for several different types of GPS, including a beacon receiver if installed. Except for Raystar 114, the differential beacon receivers used are Raymarine NRD-2A, Apelco BR101 and the Autohelm Beacon Receiver.
Raystar 112, 105, Apelco 182 and 182XT In order to connect your GPS to your pin connector and strip back the insulation on all the wires. Connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the first illustration below. To connect your Differential Beacon Receiver, you must cut off the 5-pin connector (Raytheon and Apelco versions), strip back the insulation on all the wires and connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the second illustration below.
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Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box Autohelm GPS, Z260 and Z273 To connect your GPS to your first illustration below. To connect your Differential Beacon Receiver, you must cut off the 5-pin connector (Raytheon and Apelco versions) strip back the insulation on all the wires and connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the second illustration below.
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Raystar 112LP (SeaTalk version) To connect your Raystar 112LP to your illustration below or follow the instructions in Chapter 8. To connect the Raystar 112LP and your Differential Beacon Receiver, cut off the 5-pin connector and strip back the red, black and green wires. Remove the sleeve from the end of the Raystar 112LP cable to expose the green and brown wires, then connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the second illustration below.
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Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box Raystar 114 Combined GPS and Differential Beacon Receiver To connect your Raystar 114 Combined GPS and Differential Beacon Receiver to your insulation on all the wires and connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the illustration below.
PLUS Series LCD Display Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differential Receiver To connect your Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differential Receiver to your display, connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the illustration below. Optional connections to RTCM are also shown. Note that the green wire is not used.
Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features The C_MAP chart cards display cartographic features which are derived from a library of symbols. The library includes a set of 16 x 16 pixel bitmaps which provide realistically shaped icons for many chart objects. However, these complex icons can overlap and clutter the display at some scales, so it possible for the user to select smaller, simple icons.
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Menu Option Chart Features CAUTION & ROUTING Caution Areas DATA Caution area Fishing facility Marine farm/cul- ture Cable, submarine Cable area Offshore prod’n area Pipeline Pipeline area Anchor berth Anchorage area Cargo tranship- ment area Contiguous zone Continental shelf area Custom zone Dumping ground Exclusive economic...
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Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features Menu Option Chart Features LAND FEATURES Natural Features Coastline Dune Hill Land elevation Land region Land Salt pan Slope topline Tree Vegetation area Natural Features - Rivers Canal Canal bank Rapids River River bank Waterfall Lake Lake shore...
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The following chart features are always displayed: Menu option Chart features PORTS Ports: Berthing facility Causeway Checkpoint Crane Distance mark Dock area Dry dock Dyke area Dyke crown Floating dock Gate Gridiron Harbour facility Hulk Landing place Landing stairs Lock basin Oil barrier Pile Pontoon...
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Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features The following chart features are always displayed: Menu option Chart features ROCKS Underwater Rock WRECKS Wrecks DEPTHS 1 Depth area DEPTHS 2 Dredged area DEPTHS 3 Intertidal area PORTS Mooring/Warping facility CAUTION AREAS Fish haven OFFSHORE INSTALLA- Diffuser TIONS...
Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted Appendix D:SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted The following table defines the data received on the NMEA/SeaTalk ports. Data sources are listed in order of priority except where indicated. Data Received Position (LAT/LON) Position (Loran C TD’s) Speed and Course Over Ground...
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series display unit transmits the following data, if available, on SeaTalk: Data Output Position (LAT/LON) Position (Loran C TD’s) Speed Over Ground and Course Over Ground Waypoint Data Depth Apparent Wind Angle and Speed Boat Speed Through Water Total Log and Trip Log Water Temperature Heading Magnetic Variation...
150G or 400G course com- puter. The method of connecting to your If you have a Raymarine 150G or 400G course computer we recommend that you configure your system as follows and illustrated below: •...
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Typical SeaTalk System SeaTalk Figure E-1: Scanner Fluxgate Compass To additional NMEA displays SeaTalk NMEA G Series Course Computer 12/24V Supply NMEA SeaTalk System with a G-Series Course Computer PLUS Series LCD Display GAIN DISPLAY MARKS MULTI VRM/EBL ALARMS RANGE POWER ENTER CLEAR...
Appendix F: Abbreviations Appendix F: Abbreviations ANSI CCFL dGPS IEEE in, " American National Standards Institute American Wire Gauge Bearing and Distance Indicator Bearing Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Course Deviation Indicator Code of Federal Regulations Course Made Good Course Over Ground Cathode Ray Tube Center deciBels...
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MARPA NMEA latitude pounds Liquid Crystal Display longitude Magnetic meters Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid Main Bang Suppression millimeter Man OverBoard Mark nautical mile National Marine Electronics Association Position (of vessel) Radio Frequency Range Revolutions Per Minute Single Side Band Ships Heading Marker Speed Over Ground Sensitivity Time Control...
Index Accessories 8.4 Acquire a Target 3.26 Adding a Waypoint to a Route 5.19 Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter and Rain Clutter 3.7 Advanced Set Up 7.2 7.15 Display Timing 7.15 STC Preset 7.16 Tune Preset 7.16 Alarm Clock Alarm 6.4 Alarms 3.1 3.22 Alarm Clock 6.4...
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NMEA Input 8.12 8.23 8.27 NMEA Output 8.12 8.29 8.31 Power 8.11 Power & NMEA In 8.12 8.14 Scanner 8.12 8.13 SeaTalk 8.12 8.23 8.26 Context-sensitive Cursor 1.17 2.19 Contrast Adjustment 2.6 Control Functions Chartplotter 2.19 Radar 2.16 Controlling Guard Zone Alarms 3.19 Conventions Used 2.1 Countdown Timer Alarm 6.4 Course Up 4.2...
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RANGE 1.18 2.21 2.22 VRM/EBL 1.18 3.13 3.14 Deleting a Guard Zone 3.19 3.21 a Mark 4.5 a VRM/EBL 3.16 Deleting - See also Erasing Depth Data Box 7.4 Determining Radar Range 3.3 D-GPS Set Up Beacon Frequency 6.9 Beacon ID 6.9 Bit Rate 6.9 Differential Age 6.9 Signal Strength &...
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Head Up 4.2 7.18 Heading 7.5 8.30 Heading Data 1.9 3.23 Heading Data Box 7.4 Heading Mode 4.2 7.18 Changing 4.1 Course Up 4.2 Effect on VRM/EBLs 4.3 Head Up 4.2 North Up 4.2 Selecting 4.3 Heading Vector 7.17 7.19 Help 7.4 Help from Raytheon Europe 9.5...
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MULTI Key 1.18 3.22 Multiple Display System Connections 8.22 Installation 8.20 Operating Modes 1.8 Multiple Echoes 3.4 Naming a Route 5.19 5.22 5.26 a Track 5.41 a Waypoint 5.8 5.13 5.17 Using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad 5.17 Nav Data from other Equipment 4.1 Window Options 1.8 2.10 Navigation Aid 1.iii...
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Retrieving a Route 5.19 5.23 Returning to the Full-Screen Display 2.9 Reverse a Route 5.27 5.29 Review Your Passage Plan Scenario 2.28 RL70 PLUS Pathfinder Radar 1.1 RL70CRC Pathfinder Radar 1.1 RL70RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter 1.1 Route Clearing 5.18 Creating 5.18 Creating from a Track 5.39...
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Advanced Radar Options 7.2 Chart Parameters 7.2 7.17 GPS Set Up Restart GPS 6.9 Initial Set Up 8.15 MARPA 7.2 7.14 Radar Parameters 7.2 System Parameters 7.2 Tracks 5.38 5.39 Shadows 3.6 SHM (Ship's Heading Marker) 1.10 Head Up Mode 2.18 Side Lobes 3.5 Simulator 7.5 7.10...
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Warranty 1.v Waypoint 2.14 7.17 7.19 Adding to a Route 5.19 5.28 Data Box 7.4 Data Display 5.8 5.12 5.25 Database List 5.8 5.13 Displaying 2.14 Editing 5.8 Editing Details 5.13 Erasing 5.8 5.14 Goto 5.30 Loading from a User Cartridge 5.35 MOB 4.5 Moving 5.9 5.14...
(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.
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