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Page 4 This User’s Guide describes how to install and operate Raymarine’s RayTech Navigator marine navigation software. It assumes that the PC on which the software will be installed meets the requirements for running Navigator (see Chapter 2 for details), and that all peripheral equipment that you intend to operate concurrently with Navigator has been installed and is fully operational and compatible.
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Page 15: I I N N T T R R O O D D U U C C T T I I O O N N
Welcome to RayTech Navigator This User’s Guide describes how to use Raymarine Navigator marine navigation software (Figure 1-1). RayTech Navigator operates within a standard Windows enables you to utilize the latest digital charts and Global Positioning System (GPS) instrumentation to help you pilot your vessel to virtually anywhere in the world.
Page 16: Easy Marine Navigation Using Routes And Waypoints
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Easy Marine Navigation Using Routes and Waypoints RayTech Navigator takes the guesswork out of marine navigation by enabling you to easily chart, plot, and execute simple or complex routes. A route is composed of a series of waypoints that you select on the screen, with each waypoint denoting a certain position along the path of the route.
Page 17: Comprehensive Weather/Oceanographic Reporting
Comprehensive Weather/Oceanographic Reporting Navigator offers you the capability to download and display the latest weather and ocean conditions, and then superimpose this information upon your charts in several layers. Weather and oceanographic (sea tides and currents) files (in GRIB format) can be downloaded directly from the internet or requested via email.
Page 18: Advanced Graphical User Interface With Customizable Toolbars/Displays
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Advanced Graphical User Interface with Customizable Toolbars/Displays You operate Navigator via an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI) complete with many customizable Toolbars, Function bars, and “floating” Databoxes (Figure 1-2). Using an intuitive menu hierarchy, you can display only those tools that you commonly use, or customize screens to show you only pertinent information, with just a few mouse clicks.
Page 19: D C O N T O U R D I S P L A Y
Integrates with Raymarine’s SeaTalk Data Output Devices Navigator is designed to work transparently with Raymarine’s SeaTalk data communications package, or any other device that outputs data in NMEA 0183 format. This enables parameters such as Heading, Wind Speed/Direction, Sea Temperature, and a variety of others to be accessed and displayed within Navigator.
Page 20: Optional Modules
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Optional Modules RayTech Navigator offer two comprehensive optional modules to increase Navigator’s capabilities: Sail Racer and Fishing Pro. Sail Racer Module Navigator’s Sail Racer Module is targeted toward the professional sailboat racer, and includes DataTrak, Polars, Route Optimization, Advanced Weather Routing, Pre Start display, Navigation Numbers, and a specialized Racing toolbar.
Page 21: Fishing Pro Module
Fishing Pro Module The Fishing Pro Module enables you to use Navigator to easily locate the world’s best fishing areas using up-to-the-minute, satellite-based oceanographic data. The module includes: The latest ocean temperature data presented as overlays upon your navigational charts to aid you in finding the warmer locations where fish may be hiding.
Page 22: C C I I Ss
Overview This chapter explains how to install RayTech Navigator onto your PC, and contains the following: Before You Begin Before you can begin installing Navigator, you need to make sure that the PC you intend to use meets the minimum hardware requirements for running the software.
Page 23: Hardware Requirements
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Hardware Requirements This subsection lists the minimum hardware requirements that your PC must conform to in order to run Navigator properly. While Navigator is designed to run successfully on the minimum configuration, we also include a recommended hardware setup that ensures optimal performance from the Navigator software.
Page 24: Installing Navigator
Installing Navigator The steps you follow to install Navigator depend upon whether you are installing from a CD or from Raymarine’s Web site on the Internet. Both of these methods are explained in this section, and both consist of a short sequence of installation wizard screens containing simple steps that you must complete.
Page 25 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Click Agreement screen (Figure 2-2) is displayed. This screen contains Navigator’s Licensing Agreement/Legal Disclaimers. Click I accept… , then click Next to continue Figure 2-2. InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Screen Figure 2-1. InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen .
Page 26 Make our Legal Department happy by reading all the text, then click the checkbox beside “ to display the ISW Customer Information screen (Figure 2-3). Type your name and organization, set access, then click Next to continue Figure 2-3 InstallShield Wizard Customer Information Screen Type the name of the person and the organization to whom this version of Navigator is being licensed, then choose whether you want Navigator to be used just by that specific...
Page 27 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Select the installation setup you want, then click Next to continue Figure 2-4 InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Screen The ISW Setup Type screen allows you to choose which components of Navigator you want installed. The choices are as follows: Click If you select Complete, skip to Step 10.
Page 28 First, click drop-down menu beside component, then, choose the method of installation Click Space to check the space available on your drives Figure 2-5. InstallShield Wizard Custom Setup Screen The ISW Custom Setup screen choices are defined as follows: Ø This feature will be installed on local hard drive installs selected component only Ø...
Page 29 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 2-6. InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install Screen Click installation. The progress of the installation is displayed on the screen, and after a few moments, the ISW Completed screen (Figure 2-7) appears. Click Figure 2-7. InstallShield Wizard Completed Screen Install on the ISW Ready to Install screen to begin the to complete the installation.
Page 30: Installing From The Internet
Installing From the Internet Installation from Raymarine’s Web site is very similar to installing from a CD. To install Navigator from the Internet, do the following: Point your Internet browser to: Follow the instructions on the screen to download Navigator.
Page 31: U U S S I I N N G G N N A A V V I I G G A A T T O O R R ' ' S S I I N N T T E E R R F F A A C C E E
Overview This chapter shows you around Navigator’s user interface, illustrating and explaining the functions and components of the following: The sections that follow give you details about all drop-down menu hierarchies/submenus and how to access them, as well as how to display the various Toolbars and Functionbars and what they do.
Page 32 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 3-1. Navigator’s Main Interface...
Page 33: Drop-Down Menus
Drop-Down Menus This section shows each of the main interface drop-down menus (File, Waypoint, etc. — Figures 3-2 through 3-9) and gives brief functional descriptions of each menu item. File Menu Waypoint Menu Figure 3-2. File Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions Figure 3-3.
Page 34: Route Menu
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Route Menu Figure 3-4. Route Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions Tools Menu Figure 3-5. Tools Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions...
Page 35: Tools/Pre-Start Menu
Using Navigator’s Interface Tools/Pre-Start Menu Figure 3-6. Tools/Pre-Start Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions View Menu Figure 3-7. View Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions...
Page 36: Window Menu
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Window Menu Figure 3-8. Window Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions Help Menu Figure 3-9. Help Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions...
Page 37: Toolbars
Toolbars This section shows each of the Toolbars (Standard, Charting, etc. — Figures 3-10 through 3-21) and gives brief functional descriptions of each Toolbar item. Standard Toolbar Waypoints and Routes Toolbar Figure 3-11. Waypoints and Routes Toolbar Item Descriptions Figure 3-10. Standard Toolbar Item Descriptions Using Navigator’s Interface...
Page 38: Charting Toolbar
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Charting Toolbar Figure 3-12. Charting Toolbar Item Descriptions Alarm Toolbar Figure 3-13. Alarm Toolbar Item Descriptions...
Page 39: Animation Toolbar
Using Navigator’s Interface Animation Toolbar Figure 3-14. Animation Toolbar Item Descriptions Tides/Currents Toolbar Figure 3-15. Tides/Currents Toolbar Item Descriptions...
Page 40: D V I E W T O O L B A R
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3-D View Toolbar Figure 3-16. 3-D View Toolbar Item Descriptions Fishing Toolbar Figure 3-17. Fishing Toolbar Item Descriptions 3-10...
Page 41 Using Navigator’s Interface Yacht Racing Toolbar Figure 3-18. Yacht Racing Toolbar Item Descriptions Pre-Start Toolbar Figure 3-19. Pre-Start Toolbar Item Descriptions Weather Toolbar Figure 3-20. Weather Toolbar Item Descriptions 3-11...
Page 42 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Pathfinder Panel Toolbar Figure 3-21. Pathfinder Toolbar Item Descriptions Functionbar Menus Standard Functionbar This subsection illustrates the Standard Functionbar’s menu hierarchy (Figure 3-22), then gives brief explanations for the function of the buttons on each menu level (Figures 3-23 through 3-30). 3-12...
Page 43 Using Navigator’s Interface Figure 3-22. Standard Functionbar Menu Hierarchy 3-13...
Page 44: Route Button
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Route Button Figure 3-23. Functionbar Route Button Descriptions Goto Button Figure 3-24. Functionbar Goto Button Descriptions Marks Button Figure 3-25. Functionbar Marks Button Descriptions 3-14...
Page 45 Using Navigator’s Interface Top-Level “More” Button Figure 3-26. Functionbar Top-Level “More” Button Descriptions Second-Level “More” Button Figure 3-27. Functionbar Second-Level “More” Button Descriptions 3-15...
Page 46: File Button
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide File Button Figure 3-28. Functionbar File Button Descriptions Weather Animation Button Figure 3-29. Functionbar Weather Animation Button Descriptions 3-16...
Page 47: Setup Button
Using Navigator’s Interface Setup Button Figure 3-30. Functionbar Setup Button Descriptions Radar Functionbar This subsection illustrates the Radar Functionbar’s menu hierarchy (Figure 3-31), then gives brief explanations for the function of the buttons on each menu level (Figures 3-32 through 3-37). 3-17...
Page 48 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 3-31. Radar Functionbar Menu Hierarchy 3-18...
Page 49 Using Navigator’s Interface Heading Mode Button Figure 3-32. Radar Functionbar Heading Mode Button Descriptions Targets Button Figure 3-33. Radar Functionbar Targets Button Descriptions Marpa Button Figure 3-34. Radar Functionbar Marpa Button Descriptions 3-19...
Page 50: Gain Button
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Gain Button Figure 3-35. Radar Functionbar Gain Button Descriptions 3-20...
Page 51 Using Navigator’s Interface VRM/EBL Buttons The VRM/EBL Functionbar buttons can only be accessed in an open Radar window by clicking the button on the VRM/EBL Pathfinder Panel Toolbar — see Figure 3-21. Figure 3-36. Radar Functionbar VRM/EBL Button Descriptions 3-21...
Page 52: Tune Button
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Tune Button The Tune Functionbar button can only be accessed in an open Radar window by clicking the — see Figure 3-21. Figure 3-37. Radar Functionbar Tune Button Descriptions Sonar Functionbar This section illustrates the Sonar Functionbar’s menu hierarchy (Figure 3-38), then gives brief explanations for the function of the buttons on each menu level (Figures 3-39 through 3-44).
Page 53 Using Navigator’s Interface Figure 3-38. Sonar Functionbar Menu Hierarchy 3-23...
Page 54: Frequency Button
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Frequency Button Figure 3-39. Sonar Functionbar Frequency Button Descriptions Zoom Button 3-24 Figure 3-40. Sonar Functionbar Zoom Button Descriptions...
Page 55 Using Navigator’s Interface Bottom Lock Button Figure 3-41. Sonar Functionbar Bottom Lock Button Descriptions A-Scope Button Figure 3-42. Sonar Functionbar A-Scope Button Descriptions 3-25...
Page 56 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide VRM/EBL Buttons The VRM/EBL Functionbar buttons can only be accessed in an open Sonar window by clicking the Panel Toolbar — see Figure 3-21. Figure 3-43. Sonar Functionbar VRM/EBL Button Descriptions 3-26 button on the Pathfinder VRM/EBL...
Page 57: Alarm Buttons
Using Navigator’s Interface Alarm Buttons The Alarm Functionbar buttons can only be accessed in an open Sonar window by clicking the button on the Pathfinder Panel ALARMS Toolbar — see Figure 3-21. Figure 3-44. Sonar Functionbar Alarm Button Descriptions 3-27...
Page 58: Customizing The Interface
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Customizing the Interface This section describes how you can tailor Navigator’s interface to display only the information you require. It explains how use the Customize dialog box to modify and personalize the following areas of Navigator: Drop-down menu commands Toolbars Keyboard input...
Page 59: Commands Tab
Commands Tab The Commands tab of the Customize dialog box enables you to customize Navigator’s drop-down menus to display the commands you want to see, rather than the defaults. To customize drop-down menus: Select the drop-down menu that contains the command(s) you want to move TIP:...
Page 60: Toolbars Tab
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Toolbars Tab The Toolbars tab of the Customize dialog box enables you to restore Navigator’s Toolbars to their factory default states, and also allows you to create and name (and rename) custom Toolbars. To display the Toolbars tab: From the View menu (or right-click near the Toolbar display area), select Click the...
Page 61 Check the Toolbars you want to display or modify Figure 3-46. Customize Dialog Box Toolbars Tab Using Navigator’s Interface Click button to perform desired operation on Toolbar 3-31...
Page 62: Keyboard Tab
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Keyboard Tab The Keyboard tab of the Customize dialog box enables you to associate keystroke shortcuts to commonly-used commands in Navigator. For example, to display the Layers dialog box, you might assign the keys keys, the Layers dialog box appears. To associate keystrokes with commands: From the View menu (or right-click near the Toolbar display area), select...
Page 63 Using Navigator’s Interface Menu Tab The Menu tab of the Customize dialog box is currently non-functional within Navigator; however, it will display if the tab is clicked. Figure 3-48. Customize Dialog Box Menu Tab 3-33...
Page 64: Options Tab
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Options Tab The Options tab of the Customize dialog box contains checkboxes that control Toolbar and icon display characteristics. You can also download a new appearance profile for the interface that changes the “look and feel” of the controls without affecting their behavior or command structures.
Page 65: Installing Charts
Overview This chapter explains how to use RayTech Navigator to chart and plot courses for nautical navigation. The chapter is intended to have you navigating with the basics in the shortest possible time, and leaves the more complex Navigator operations for Chapter 5, “Advanced Navigator Functions.”...
Page 66 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Working with charts in Navigator consists initially of installing the charts, after which, you can open and display as many or as few as you need. The more charts you decide to install, the longer the overall installation process takes;...
Page 67 Working With Charts And Routes Double-click Raster Charts icon to begin installing charts Figure 4-1. RayTech Settings Dialog Box Figure 4-2. Chart Manager Screen 1...
Page 68 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide The Chart Manager displays all currently available raster charts (although it will be initially empty), and is the starting place for opening installed charts or installing new charts. Click displayed (Figure 4-3). If you know where the charts you want to load are, click Browse want Navigator to search all available drives for charts, click Search...
Page 69 Highlight the charts you want to install, then click Install Now . Progress is shown next to chart. Figure 4-4. Chart Installer Screen 2 Highlight the charts you want to install (or click install every chart), then click each chart’s installation is shown. When the charts have been installed, Chart Manager screen 1 is redisplayed (Figure 4-5).
Page 70: Working With Routes
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Working With Routes This section explains how to plot and edit routes. A route is a path from location A to location B, and is composed of a series of waypoints that you “place” on a displayed chart. Each waypoint represents a certain position along the path of the route.
Page 71: Creating A Route
Creating a Route To create and name a route: 1. As shown in Figure 4-6, select Route menu, or, click the The Quick Route dialog box is displayed (Figure 4-7). Working With Charts And Routes Create Route Create Route To start a route: Create Route Select Create Route...
Page 72 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Type in a name (up to 13 characters including blanks) for your route, or click Note: Identical route names will overwrite each other Click cursor where you want the route to begin, then left-click the mouse. The route is started, and the name you chose along with range and bearing of the first leg is displayed (Figure 4-8).
Page 73 Draw the route you want to take. Left-click at the places where you want to leave a waypoint marker. To remove waypoints, click the toolbar. The route name along with the range and bearing of each leg is displayed between each waypoint (Figure 4-9). As shown in Figure 4-9, when you reach the end of the route, right-click and select Create Route...
Page 74 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Editing Routes and Waypoints After you’ve completed plotting a route, you might want to make some changes. Navigator allows you to fully manage your routes and their waypoints, including moving/removing waypoints and routes, working with groups of waypoints, and changing waypoint properties (properties govern how a waypoint appears and behaves on the screen).
Page 75 Select the route or waypoint group that contains the waypoints you want to display Highlight waypoint you want to add to the selected route Click new waypoint to route Figure 4-11. Edit Route Dialog Box: Adding a Waypoint to a Route If the route you want to add waypoints to is not the currently active route, you’ll need to select it as shown in Figure 4-11.
Page 76 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To move (relocate) a waypoint: As shown in Figure 4-12, place the cursor over the waypoint you want to move, then press and hold the left mouse button. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want the waypoint moved, then release the button.
Page 77 To move the waypoint you’re heading toward to your vessel’s current position: As shown in Figure 4-13, select from the Waypoint menu, or, click the function bar. The waypoint you are approaching is moved to your vessel’s current location. Figure 4-13. Moving the Waypoint You Are Approaching To The Vessel To move the waypoint you’re heading away from to your vessel’s current position: As shown in Figure 4-14, select...
Page 78 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To put a new waypoint at your vessel’s current position: As shown in Figure 4-15, select from the Waypoint menu, or, click on the function bar. The Waypoint At Vessel information dialog box appears (Figure 4-16). The dialog box shows the time the waypoint is added, and has a space where you can type relevant infor- mation, such as location, water depth and temperature, etc.
Page 79 To put a new waypoint at the cursor’s current position: As shown in Figure 4-17, click function bar (this function cannot be accessed from the Waypoints drop-down menu). The Standard cursor Place the cursor where you want the new waypoint, then left-click.
Page 80 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To put a man overboard waypoint at the vessel’s current position: As shown in Figure 4-18, select from the Waypoint menu, click MOB on the toolbar, or click The man overboard marker is placed automatically at the vessel’s current position, Navigator calculates the most direct route back to the marker, and automatically makes that route the active route.
Page 81 To delete a waypoint from a route: Place the cursor over the waypoint you want to delete, then right-click to display the Chart Action popup menu (Figure 4-19). Select Delete Waypoint the chart. Note: You can also delete waypoints from the Waypoint Properties dialog box.
Page 82: Modifying Waypoints
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Modifying Waypoints You can change how/where/when any waypoint is displayed by editing the Waypoint Properties dialog box. To modify a waypoint’s display characteristics: Place the cursor over the waypoint you want to modify, then right-click to display the Chart Action popup menu. Select Properties dialog box (Figure 4-20).
Page 83 The Waypoints Properties dialog box contains the following: field –Name of waypoint group. Group Name button – Displays group action menu (Fig. 4-20). Groups field – Name of waypoint. Waypoint Name Rename button – Click to rename waypoint. Latitude field – Latitude coordinate of waypoint. field –...
Page 84 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Setting Relative Waypoints This subsection explains how to set a waypoint so that it is always displayed the same relative distance from another waypoint. To set one waypoint as relative to another: As explained previously, create two waypoints, or, decide which two existing waypoints you want to use.
Page 85 In the field, type the range at which you want WP2 to Range remain relative from WP1. For example, if you enter 300 miles, WP2 will always remain at a range of 300 miles from WP1, no matter where WP1 is repositioned on the chart. In the field, type the bearing at which you want WP2 Bearing...
Page 86 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Working With Waypoint Groups You can create as many different groups of waypoints as you need, and then manipulate the individual waypoints within those groups. Waypoint groups can be added/deleted/renamed just like individual waypoints, and waypoints can be swapped between groups, sent-to and retrieved-from the Waypoint Recycle Bin.
Page 87 To rename a waypoint group: Double-click on a waypoint (or select the Route menu, then click display the Waypoint Properties dialog box (Figure 4-20). Click the group you want to rename. As shown in Figure 4-20, click Group Action popup menu. Select Rename Waypoint Group Group dialog box is displayed (Figure 4-22).
Page 88 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To delete a waypoint group: Double-click on a waypoint (or select the Route menu, then click display the Waypoint Properties dialog box (Figure 4-20). Click the group you want to delete. Click Select (Figure 4-23) warning you that deleting a waypoint group also deletes the waypoints that group shares with others (if any) —...
Page 89 To display or hide a waypoint group: Double-click on a waypoint (or select the Route menu, then click display the Waypoint Properties dialog box (Figure 4-20). Click the Group Name group you want to delete. Click to display the Group Action popup menu. Groups Select Show Group on Chart...
Page 90 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using the Waypoint Recycle Bin When you delete waypoints, they are placed into a recycle bin from which you can later (in the same Navigator session) retrieve them if you need to. It’s important to keep in mind that the waypoint recycle bin is emptied, permanently deleting all waypoints it contains, each time you restart Navigator.
Page 91 Select waypoints you want to retrieve from Recycle Bin Move - > Click retrieve and restore waypoints Figure 4-26. Retrieving Waypoints From The Recycle Bin Working With Charts And Routes Click drop-down, then select waypoint group to restore to 4-27...
Page 92 Overview This chapter covers the more advanced Navigator functions such as Radar and Sonar. It also includes information about using Polars data and graphics to analyze and fine-tune your racing sailboat’s performance. Using Radar With Navigator This sections explains how to use the various Radar functions within Navigator.
Page 93 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide The hsb Series Pathfinder Plus Radar system includes the following: Range scales: 1/8nm to 24nm up to 72nm (scanner-dependent). 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.
Page 94: Displaying The "Top Line" Status Header
Displaying the Radar Screen Data from your Pathfinder PLUS Radar can be repeated in a separate RayTech Navigator window or overlaid on a chart. To display radar data in a separate window: To overlay radar data on top of a chart: Displaying the “Top Line”...
Page 95: Displaying The Control Panel
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Displaying the Control Panel You can display a Control Panel dialog box on the outside of the radar window, which enables you to modify a number of radar settings. To display the Control Panel: From within the Radar Window, click the right mouse button. Select is displayed along the side of the radar window.
Page 96: Using The Pathfinder Panel Toolbar
Using the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar The Pathfinder Panel is a special toolbar that simulates the functions of the buttons of the hsb When one of the buttons is pressed, the associated soft key functions appear in the function bar below. You can access the Pathfinder Panel from either the View Menu or the Toolbars button on the Standard toolbar.
Page 97: Using The Range Control
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using the Range Control The radar display can be viewed at various scales by using the range (zoom) control. The shortest range scale gives a maximum range of 1/8 nautical miles, measured from the default center to the top of the radar picture.
Page 98: The Standard Range Scale
The Standard Range Scale Details of the standard ranges are shown in the table below. You can also customize the range scales by specifying different ranges. Radar Range Scales Maximum Range (nm) Number of Range Rings Range Ring Interval (nm) 0.125 0.25 0.75...
Page 99: Determining Actual Radar Range
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Determining Actual Radar Range The actual maximum radar range is essentially line-of-sight, and is limited by the height of the scanner and the height of the target as shown below lists some range examples: Radar Range Antenna Height (m) Note: The ranges shown in the table are theoretical maximum Target Height (m)
Page 100: Interpreting And Adjusting The Radar Picture
Advanced Navigator Functions 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. Different objects reflect the radar signals in different ways. For example, vertical objects such as cliffs reflect signals better than sloping ones such as sandbanks.
Page 101: Identifying False Echo Returns
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Controls to Adjust the Radar Picture Control Option GAIN GAIN RAIN MULTI TUNE TARGETS INT REJ 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. These are called false echoes, and may be caused by side lobes, ghost images, indirect echoes or multiple echoes.
Page 102: Side Lobes
Advanced Navigator Functions Side Lobes A small part of the RF energy from each transmitted pulse is radiated outside the single narrow beam. This produces side lobe patterns, shown in Figure 5-2. Side lobes have no effect on distant or small surface objects;...
Page 103: Multiple Echoes
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Multiple Echoes Multiple echoes (Figure 5-4) appear if there is a large target with a wide vertical surface at a comparatively short range. The transmitted signal will be reflected back and forth between the target and your own ship.
Page 104 Radar Gain Control The Gain control adjusts the level of the display of signals received from the scanner; it is equivalent to a volume control on a radio. The Gain control can be set either to Auto or Manual modes. In Auto mode, the Pathfinder Plus radar optimizes the setting.
Page 105 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Sea Clutter Control Radar returns from waves around your vessel can clutter the center of the radar picture, making it difficult to detect real targets. Sea clutter (Figure 5-5) usually appears as multiple echoes on the display at short range scales, and the echoes are not repetitive or consistent in position.
Page 106 Note: On short range scales, do not set the Sea Clutter control so high that all clutter is removed, since this could prevent you from seeing close-echo targets. The SEA control can be set to Auto-Harbor (default), Auto-Offshore or Manual mode. In Auto-Offshore mode, the Pathfinder Plus Radar optimizes its settings to account for the effects of sea clutter.
Page 107 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Rain Clutter Control 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 (Figure 5-6). These returns sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell.
Page 108 If you turn the RAIN or FTC control Off (equivalent to setting the level to 0%), the actual setting is stored, and restored when you turn the control on again. Keep in mind however, that RAIN and FTC are reset to Off at power-on. To adjust the RAIN and FTC controls: 1.
Page 109: Tuning The Receiver
The TUNE control is used to fine-tune the receiver in the scanner for maximum target returns on the display. In Auto mode, the radar tunes itself automatically on all range scales. Raymarine recommends that you leave the TUNE control in Auto mode.
Page 110 Changing the Target Display The Pathfinder PLUS Radar allows you to improve target visibility by changing the following: Interference rejection ( Target expansion ( Target wakes ( These controls are accessed from the Functionbar Targets Button. To change target mode settings: You can use the buttons to change the settings of any or all the modes.
Page 111: Interference Rejection
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 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 (Figure 5-7).
Page 112 Target Wakes You can see the direction and speed with which targets are moving relative to your vessel by selecting the target wakes display option. When wakes are switched on, the target is displayed at the brightest level and the previous positions of targets are retained at successively fainter levels on the screen.
Page 113 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Note: When using VRM/EBL, you may want to turn off the When a VRM/EBL pair is active, its bearing and range are displayed in its associated data box, which can be moved, deleted or reinstated. VRMs move if you change the range scale, so that the actual range you have marked is maintained.
Page 114: Measuring Range And Bearing To Target From Vessel
Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel To measure the range and/or bearing of a target or point from your vessels position, you need to place a VRM/EBL and move it so that it crosses the target or point for which you require the bearing or range. When you turn on a VRM/EBL, it is displayed in its last-used position.
Page 115 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Moving a VRM/EBL You can control VRM/EBL separately or together. To move a VRM or EBL: 5-24 Click the button on the Pathfinder Panel. VRM/EBL Click the button that corresponds to what you want to modify: VRM/EBL 1 VRM/EBL 2 dialog box for the selected VRM/EBL appears.
Page 116 Placing Marks The Marks function allows you to place a mark anywhere on the radar screen. Radar marks are not the same as chart waypoints and cannot be used in routes, nor can they be transferred to other displays. Marks are placed with the default mark symbol at either cursor or vessel position.
Page 117: Introduction To Marpa
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Introduction to MARPA The hsb Series displays include a Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) function for target tracking and risk analysis. MARPA improves the standard of collision avoidance by obtaining detailed information for several automatically tracked targets. MARPA provides continuous, accurate, and rapid situation evaluation.
Page 118: Risk Assessment
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. If any of these conditions are present, acquisition and tracking may need to be re-initiated or, in some cases be impossible to maintain.
Page 119 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 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.
Page 120 Acquiring a MARPA Target The MARPA functions are accessed through the MARPA default soft key, and some options are available using the right mouse button. To acquire a MARPA target: for a target at the cursor position. If a target is present for several scans, the radar locks onto it and the safe target symbol If the target is continuously lost, the lost target symbol Double-click the left mouse button over the target.
Page 121 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Deleting a MARPA Target To remove a target from the Marpa database: Using the MARPA Dialog Box The MARPA dialog box (Figure 5-10) displays setup information and data specific to the individual targets. You can also acquire, delete, and display a list of targets, and you can toggle the MARPA dialog box on/off using the 5-30...
Page 122 To acquire a target: Click Acquire Target displayed with arrows on all four corners. Position the cursor over the required target and click the left mouse button. To clear a target: Click Clear Target displayed with arrows on all four corners. Position the cursor over the required target and click the left mouse button.
Page 123 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using Sonar With Navigator Data from your hsb (repeated) in a separate Navigator window. The hsb Fishfinders use sound waves (sonar) to find fish and show the bottom of a lake or sea. The transducer sends high-frequency sound waves down into the water;...
Page 124 Pathfinder Panel for Sonar The Pathfinder Panel is a special toolbar that simulates the functions of the buttons of the hsb When one of the buttons are pressed, the associated function buttons appear in the Sonar Functionbar. You can access the Pathfinder Panel from either the View Menu or the Toolbars button on the Standard toolbar.
Page 125: Fish Indications
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Fish Indications When the Fishfinder detects a fish, it displays an arch-shaped mark. In general, a larger arch indicates a larger fish, though this is not always true. For example, if there are two fish of the same size: one is close to the surface, the other is near the bottom.
Page 126: Bottom Indications
Effect of Frequency and Boat Speed The return from a fish has a different appearance depending on the frequency used: 50kHz produces a wide beam, so a fish spotted by this frequency gives a broad arch; the 200 kHz beam is narrower so the same fish produces a narrower arch.
Page 127 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Depth Target ID You can select whether or not the depth appears for displayed fish echoes. When Target Depth ID is set to ON, the depth is displayed just above each fish echo. When set to OFF, the depth of each echo is not displayed.
Page 128: Selecting The Background Color
Selecting the Background Color The background color you select for the primary Sonar window is used on all the Sonar windows (scrolling bottom, Zoom, Bottom Lock and A-Scope). You will probably find that you need to change the background color in different light conditions.
Page 129 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide The Fishfinder automatically adjusts the scroll speed, based on depth. You also can manually adjust the speed. If you select automatic adjustment, the scroll speed relates to boat speed as follows: Less than, or equal to 0.5 kn, scroll speed is constant at 10% Between 0.5–15 kn, scroll speed varies linearly with boat speed Greater than 15 kn, scroll speed is constant at 100% If you select manual adjustment, the scroll speed is not related to the...
Page 130 Adjusting the Range Control The Fishfinder automatically adjusts the display range. Alternatively, the RANGE key lets you select the maximum depth displayed on the scrolling bottom and A-Scope displays. You can also set the shift value to move the image window up or down within the current range. If you select automatic range adjustment, the Fishfinder selects the shallowest range that still keeps the bottom in the lower half of the display window.
Page 131: Selecting The Power Setting
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Selecting the Power Setting The POWER MODE Functionbar button allows adjustment of the transducer signal. When AUTO is selected (default), the Fishfinder automatically determines the power setting based on the current depth. LO power (10 W) is used in depth ranges less than 20 feet and HI power (600 or 1000 W, depending on your transducer) is selected for depths greater than 20 feet.
Page 132: Adjusting Display Gain (Sensitivity)
Split Frequency – The transducer can operate in both 50 kHz and 200 kHz frequencies at the same time. If you choose split frequency operation, the scrolling bottom display is split horizontally; the upper half shows the 200 kHz detailed view and the lower half shows the 50 kHz image.
Page 133 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To adjust the Gain: On the Pathfinder Panel, click buttons appear. Click the Gain button for the appropriate frequency: 50KHz Click the large button to toggle between Auto or Manual Gain. Click the arrow keys to adjust the level. Adjusting Color Gain The Color Gain determines how echoes of different strengths are displayed.
Page 134 Using the A-Scope The scrolling bottom display provides a historical record of sonar echoes. A-Scope displays a real-time image of the bottom structure and fish directly below the transducer, alongside the scrolling bottom display. At the lower end of the window, A-Scope also displays the patented Bottom Coverage width indication.
Page 135: Using Bottom Lock
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using Bottom Lock The scrolling bottom display provides a top-down view, referenced from the surface of the water. Bottom Lock shows a water column of fixed height, referenced from the bottom, that appears flat. It removes bottom detail to provide an image of objects directly above the bottom, and is useful when you are looking for fish that feed close to the bottom.
Page 136: Using Zoom
Using the White Line The White Line feature separates echoes from fish near the bottom and the bottom itself. When White Line is switched on, the Fishfinder displays echoes differently. The strongest echoes display in the back- ground color with a thin line on top. All other echoes remain unchanged. To switch the white line feature on and off: Using Zoom Zoom enlarges all or part of the scrolling bottom display.
Page 137: Using Alarms
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide If the Bottom Lock or A-Scope image is displayed, selecting Zoom automatically switches Off Bottom Lock or A-Scope. If you have split frequency selected, the selected Zoom image is displayed in both frequency windows. Using Alarms The ALARMS Functionbar button is used to set up alarms: three alarms are available to alert you to the presence of fish, shallow water, and deep water.
Page 138: Using Vrm
To set an alarm: To silence an alarm and clear the alarm message, press any key. Using VRM The VRM (variable range marker) key is used on the Fishfinder to determine the depth and distance-behind-boat of an object on the display.
Page 139 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Distance-behind-boat is displayed next to the vertical line, at the top of the window. The VRM distance units correspond to the depth units assigned in System Set Up as follows: System Depth Unit Meters Feet Fathoms The distance-from-boat continues to update as your boat moves.
Page 140: Using Waypoints
Using Waypoints MARKS A waypoint is a position, normally entered on a chart as a reference, or as a place to go to. A waypoint can be placed at the cursor position or at the vessel’s current position (this is sometimes known as an event mark);...
Page 141 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using Polars to Optimize Your Performance This section explains how to use Navigator’s Polars plotting functionality to analyze and fine-tune your boat’s performance. Intended primarily for the experienced sailor, Polars uses a group of variables (such as apparent/true/corrected wind angles, boat speed, heel/pitch, and so forth) to determine what heading you should set your boat upon to achieve the best possible speed under varying wind conditions.
Page 142: Collecting Data
Collecting Data The accuracy of the analysis presented by Polars depends upon the volume and accuracy of the data collected. There are two primary areas within Polars where you can enter and modify data: the Polar tab and the Data tab (Figure 5-13). The Polar tab displays the Polar Parameters screen, which contains variables/values used to plot the Polar graph.
Page 143 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Polar Parameters Screen To enter data into the Polar Parameters screen, do the following: On the Polars screen, click the Parameters screen is displayed (Figure 5-14). Click on any cell to edit its value Loaded Polar Parameters filename appears here Replace as much of the default data as possible with real data that you’ve collected.
Page 144 To edit individual values, click on the cell you want to change. The value is highlighted. The definitions for the cell names are as follows: – True wind speed in knots – Boat speed in knots at zero degrees Bsp0° (sailing directly into the wind) TwaUp –...
Page 145 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Data Tests Screen To enter values into the Data Tests screen, do the following: On the Polars screen, click the screen is displayed (Figure 5-15). This screen initially contains a single row of test data; however, you can store and edit as many different test data rows as you need, each row representing a unique run and its associated performance statistics.
Page 146 Double-click on the test data row you want to edit. The corresponding Test Parameters screen appears (Figure 5- 16). The data that you see in this screen comes from Navigator’s database, which contains data you’ve saved from various from trips. The parameter definitions are as follows: Test –...
Page 147 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 5-56 – True wind direction, in degrees. The magnetic bearing that the wind is coming from, calculated to appear as though measured from a stationary boat. – Corrected True wind angle, in degrees. CorTwa – Corrected True wind speed, in knots. CorTws –...
Page 148 – ForestayStrain – The direction of the current, in degrees. – The velocity of the current, in knots. Drift Figure 5-16. Test Parameters Screen Type your data into the appropriate fields, then click when you are finished. You can further refine your analysis by using filters to narrow the number of data test rows displayed in the Data Tests screen.
Page 149 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide The Filters screen selections sort the data test rows as follows: > = TWS < = TWS > = TWA < = TWA > = BSP < = BSP < = Quality Factor From/To After you’ve made your filter selections, click to the Data testing screen.
Page 150 How to Graph and Read a Polar Plot This section lists the basic steps you must perform to graph and read a Polar Plot screen (Figures 5-14 and 5-18). The Polar Plot screen graphs the theoretical headings your boat should take toward specified targets (both upwind and down) when encountering various wind conditions.
Page 151 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To read a Polar plot, refer to the example in Figure 5-18 and the following plot component definitions: The bottom axis shows boat speed range in knots, with the minimum/maximum speed and speed interval determined by you, depending on the scale you want plotted.
Page 152 Current boat speed and heading, as entered into Data Test screen Click to set scale of bottom axis (boat speed in knots) Figure 5-18. Polar Plot Example Screen Advanced Navigator Functions Click to plot optimum heading for selected range of True Wind Speed 5-61...
Page 153 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using the Upwind, Downwind, and Vmc Plot Screens The Upwind, Downwind, and Vmc Plot (Velocity Made good on Course) screens enable you to directly analyze those aspects of the Polar plot by reducing the display content to only those elements. The Upwind Plot screen (Figure 5-19) calculates the best angle and boat speed when sailing upwind and displays: Velocity Made Good relative to True Wind Angle –...
Page 154 The Downwind Plot screen (Figure 5-20) calculates the best angle and boat speed when sailing downwind and displays: Velocity Made Good relative to True Wind Angle – click to view, then select the True Wind Speed range to plot by clicking on the Tws (kts) numbers directly.
Page 155 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide The Vmc Plot screen (Figure 5-21) displays the Velocity Made good on Course toward a specific mark or target. Although similar in concept to Vmg, Vmc is equal-to Vmg only when the bearing to the mark and wind direction are identical. Vmc is used when you expect the wind to change between your present position and the target (primarily in long course racing).
Page 156 Calibrating to Ensure Data Accuracy The accuracy of the data generated by your instruments and performance evaluation systems depends on accurate calibration. While the following subsection presents an introductory explanation of instrument calibration, you must refer to the manuals that came with your instrumentation systems for the specific calibration procedures.
Page 157: Compass Calibration
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Compass Calibration Compass calibration involves two procedures: Deviation and Heading Error calibration. Calibrating Deviation corrects compass error around the different points of the compass. Keep in mind that some instru- mentation systems have the ability to swing (calibrate) the compass automatically.
Page 158 Here are some important guidelines for successful Awa offset calibration: Once you have determined the Awa offset, enter it into the Mast head Unit offset parameter within your instrumentation system. Use half the difference between the wind angle on each tack. This keeps the Awa symmetrical tack-to-tack, because Laylines are predicted based upon the Awa.
Page 159 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide It’s important to note that depending on your instrumentation system’s damping, the Twa value can take up to 30 seconds to “settle down” after a tack/gybe. Whether you add or subtract the value depends upon whether the instruments have either lifted or headed during the tack.
Page 160 Advanced Navigator Functions True Wind Speed Calibration True Wind Speed calibration assumes that the True Wind Speed upwind reflects the correct value. However, when sailing downwind, airflow over the masthead unit is affected by the spinnaker. Therefore, downwind Tws must be corrected so that your instruments show the same Tws value upwind and down.
Page 161 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using the Engine Instrument Panel This section explains how to display and configure the engine instrument panel (Figure 5-24). The panel is composed of up to ten gauges, including a tachometer, oil pressure gauge, volt meter, etc. You can select which gauges are displayed and what they show, and you can monitor the operation of up to two onboard engines with two concurrently displayed engine panels.
Page 162 Figure 5-24. Single Engine Instrument Panel with Tachometer Displaying the Panel From the box is displayed. Double-click the Advanced Navigator Functions Click button to reset engine hour trip meter File menu, select Open . The Open Window dialog icon to display the gauges. Engine Panel 5-71...
Page 163: Configuring The Panel
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Configuring the Panel Navigator allows you to choose the gauges you want displayed and in most cases, what they display. To configure the panel, perform the following steps: Move the cursor to the title bar of the engine panel and click the right mouse button.
Page 164 Select a gauge, then decide whether you want the gauge displayed by clicking Enabled you want that gauge to display. In Figure 5-24, the tachometer has been enabled, and the range has been set to a 6000 RPM maximum. Repeat Step 3 for all gauges you want displayed on the panel. Click the tab.
Page 165 Overview This appendix gives a technically-oriented general explanation of common marine instrument/cabling principles, and then shows you how to connect the various instruments and devices that can interface with RayTech Navigator. These include GPS, radar and sonar, autopilots, and other navigational reporting devices and systems. Covered in the appendix are: Connecting instruments using a standard 9-pin NMEA cable, including cable diagrams and pin-out tables.
Page 166 NMEA leads of a GPS, an NMEA-equipped instrument, radar, and an autopilot. These connections are made using a 9-pin NMEA cable (Figure A-1, Raymarine Part No. E86001), one end of which connects to your PC’s COM port, the other to the various devices. In addition to the cable diagram, specific NMEA lead connection assignments are given for each type of device.
Page 167 Connecting Directly to a GPS When connecting Navigator directly to a GPS system, follow these guidelines: To connect directly to a GPS system, refer to Figure A-1 and Table A-1. Table A-1. Connecting Navigator Directly to GPS System Connect Cable Color: Appendix A –...
Page 168 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Connecting Directly to NMEA-Equipped Instruments Most instrument systems are equipped to accept incoming NMEA data from your GPS, and will output additional collected NMEA data, such as vessel position, heading, speed, water depth, etc. To connect Navigator directly to an NMEA-equipped instrument system, refer to Figure A-1 and Table A-2.
Page 169 Connecting Directly to Radar In order for Navigator to be able to display range rings, cursor infor- mation, and electronic bearing lines, the radar system you use must be able to output the NMEA RSD string. To display MARPA targets, your radar must be able to output NMEA TLL or TTM strings.
Page 170 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Connecting Directly an Autopilot Then following cabling instructions apply to most autopilot systems; however, you should also refer to the “Connecting Specific Instruments and Devices” section later in this appendix and to the manual that came with your autopilot.
Page 171 Connecting to a Raymarine Direct SeaTalk You connect Navigator to a Raymarine Direct SeaTalk interface (Part No. E85001) using Cable Part No. E86001 as shown in Figure A-2. This interface converts the SeaTalk data format into RS-232 signals and vice-versa.
Page 172 Connecting to a Raytheon Autohelm System The optimum way to connect Navigator to a Raytheon Autohelm system is to use the Direct SeaTalk Interface, Raymarine Part No. E85001 (Figure A-2). You can also use a Z290 SeaTalk-to-NMEA converter for this connection; however, keep in mind that not all SeaTalk features are supported by the Z290.
Page 173 Connecting to B&G Instruments Navigator connects to the B&G 290, 390, 690, 790, and 2000 instrumentation systems through the B&G Performance Board or through a B&G NMEA FFD display. (For other B&G instruments, refer to “NMEA Basics,” earlier in this appendix.) Using the B&G Performance Board has the advantage of enabling Navigator to automatically send data back to the B&G unit for remote display.
Page 174 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Connecting to KVH Instruments Navigator connects to KVH instruments via KVH’s NMEA Box or Race Box interface devices. Connecting via the Race Box offer the advantage of automatically sending Navigator data back to the KVH system’s displays. If you use the Race Box, you will also need the NMEA Box, because the Race Box doesn’t propagate all of the NMEA data.
Page 175 Connecting to Ockam Instruments Navigator connects to Ockam instruments via Ockam’s Model 050D RS-232 Interface (which you must supply). You must also set two switches on the Ockam unit. To connect to an Ockam Model 050D RS-232 Interface: Table A-9. Connecting Navigator to an Ockam 050D RS-232 Interface Connect Cable Color: Yellow (Rx) Blue (SGnd)
Page 176 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Basic NMEA and RS-232 Cabling Principles This section explains some of the basic principles involved with National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and RS-232 electrical connections. Knowledge of this information is not required to connect Navigator to the various peripheral devices; however, it is provided for the advanced user as pertinent technical background.
Page 177 Important: when performing the above connection, be sure you connect the devices directly; do not use the vessel’s DC ground circuit to carry the Transmit (negative) signal. You may encounter devices that do not properly implement the NMEA specification, and share their Transmit (negative) lead with the device’s DC power ground circuit.
Page 178 RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To wire an RS-232 device to provide input to an NMEA device: Connect the RS-232 Device’s Tx lead to the NMEA Device’s Rx+ lead. Connect the RS-232 Device’s SGnd lead to the NMEA Device’s Rx- lead. To wire an RS-232 device to receive input from an NMEA device: Connect the RS-232 Device’s Rx lead to the NMEA Device’s Tx+ lead.
Page 179 Circuit Grounding Issues By far the most important issue in electrical connections is proper circuit grounding. In addition to all the other electrical gremlins that poor grounding gives rise to, instrument signals are easily scrambled if they are badly grounded, resulting in erratic and unreliable displays. Installations with both AC and DC current have separate ground circuits for each.
Page 180 The section gives the pin/lead configurations for the earlier KiwiTech 9- and 25-pin NMEA cables (Tables A-10 and A-11). For optimum Navigator performance, we recommend that you update and use Raymarine Cable Part No. E86001. Table A-10. Pin/Lead Configuration for 9-Pin KiwiTech NMEA Cable 9-Pin Serial...
Page 181 Transfer via You have the option of sending or receiving the waypoints and routes to/from a Raymarine electronic device, such as a radar/chartplotter display. To send waypoints/routes via Note: Before transferring waypoints/routes to a Raymarine electronic de- vice, you must first configure the unit to receive waypoints via 1.
Page 182 5. Click OK. By default, the Waypoint/Route Transfer feature transfers all waypoints and routes stored by RayTech. Raymarine electronics have storage limits of 1000 waypoints and 20 routes, each containing a maximum of 50 waypoints. RayTech does not have such a limitation. If you attempt to transfer a quantity of waypoints/routes that exceeds the waypoint/route storage capacity of the Raymarine electronic device, RayTech notifies you accordingly.
Page 183 Raymarine Interim Sheet 1. Select Transfer waypoints and routes via HSB2 from the Waypoint Transfer dialog. 2. Click Next. The HSB2 Waypoint Transfer dialog appears. 3. Click the Receive button on the HSB2 Waypoint Transfer dialog. The waypoints/routes are transferred from the electronic device to Ray- Tech, preserving waypoint and route names and the button label changes to Stop receiving.
Page 184: Create Route
Chart window, the cursor no longer includes the small way- point symbol, indicating you have switched to chart panning mode. Now, a left mouse click centers the chart over the point you have clicked. Raymarine Interim Sheet...
Page 185: Zoom Control
C-Map cartography served from Raymarine To use this feature, the RayTech PC must be connected to the via the RayTech PC kit (Raymarine part number E80019). Quilting On/Off With Quilting off, only the chart that is in focus is displayed. When you get to the edge of the chart, you see its border.
Page 186: Position Reporting
RayTech 4.1’s position reporting is the backbone of the vessel reporting system for the 2002-2003 Around Alone offshore sailing race. Position reporting works in conjunction with RayTech’s automated weather services. Raymarine Interim Sheet...
Page 187 Raymarine Interim Sheet To set up your position report: 1. Click on the File menu and select Get Weather from the Internet. The RayTech Internet Weather window appears. 2. Click the Advanced button of the E-Mail Request tab to set up position reporting and advanced weather services.
Page 188 Plays/Pauses the animation Rewinds/Fast Forwards in increments * Goes to end of the animation time Document number: 82169_1 To be used with handbook: 81207_2 Date: October 2002 Raymarine Interim Sheet...

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