Page 1 81244_4.book Page i Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Document number: 81244_4 Date: January 2008...
Page 2 Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB, Raymarine, RayTech Navigator, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited. Apelco is a registered trademark of Raymarine Holdings Limited (registered in all major marketing territories). AST, Autoadapt, Auto GST, Autoseastate, Autotrim, Bidata, Marine Intelligence, Maxiview, On Board, Raychart, Raynav, Raypilot, Raystar, ST40, ST60, Seaclutter, Smart Route, Tridata and Waypoint Navigation are trademarks of Raymarine Limited.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
81244_4.book Page iii Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Contents Chapter 1: Overview....................1 1.1 What will my E-Series integrate with? ..............1 1.2 What can the E-Series Display do? ................2 1.3 The Simulator ......................5 Chapter 2: General Operation.................. 7 2.1 Introduction ......................7 2.2 Powering the display ON/OFF ................7 2.3 Using the controls ....................8 The control panel ....................8...
Page 4 81244_4.book Page iv Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Reference Manual 2.10 Emergencies and warnings .................32 Man Overboard (MOB) .................32 Alarms ......................33 Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints ..............35 3.1 What is a waypoint? ...................35 3.2 How are waypoints represented? ...............36 3.3 Placing a waypoint .....................37 3.4 Navigating to a waypoint ...................38 Start navigating to a waypoint ..............38...
Page 5 81244_4.book Page v Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM 4.2 Uses of the chart application ................50 4.3 Viewing the chart ....................52 4.4 The chart display ....................52 4.5 Where am I on the chart? ..................53 4.6 Moving around the chart ..................53 4.7 Additional information on the chart ..............54 Displaying details of objects and features .............55 Finding nearby features and services ............55...
Page 6 81244_4.book Page vi Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Reference Manual 4.12 Monitoring where you are going ................88 ... using chart vectors ..................88 ... using the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) ..........89 4.13 Warnings of potential dangers ................89 4.14 Using the radar with the chart ................90 Synchronizing the chart with radar range .............90 Viewing MARPA targets on the chart ............90 Distinguishing between fixed and moving objects ........92...
Page 7 81244_4.book Page vii Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 5: 3D Chart....................115 5.1 Important ......................115 3D Chart functionality .................115 Safety ......................115 5.2 An introduction ....................115 5.3 What can I use the 3D Chart Application for? ...........116 5.4 The 3D chart display ..................116 5.5 Where am I on the 3D chart? ................117 5.6 Moving around the 3D chart ................117 5.7 Other 3D controls .....................118...
Page 8 81244_4.book Page viii Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Reference Manual 5.13 Using the 3D chart with a fishfinder ..............126 5.14 Navigating with 3D charts ................127 5.15 Setting up the 3D Chart ..................127 Chapter 6: The Fishfinder..................129 6.1 The fishfinder display ..................129 6.2 Background information ...................129 6.3 Operating the fishfinder ..................130 6.4 Explaining the readout ..................130...
Page 9 81244_4.book Page ix Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog)..............149 7.1 Introduction ......................149 7.2 What is radar? ....................149 Detecting targets ..................149 Maximum radar range ................150 Factors impairing a radar picture ..............150 7.3 Powering on/off the various scanner operating modes ........154 7.4 The radar picture ....................155 7.5 Marking a position on the radar screen ............156 7.6 Changing what you see in the radar window ............156...
Page 10 81244_4.book Page x Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Reference Manual 7.11 Setting up your radar ..................179 7.12 Warnings of potential dangers ................181 Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) ..............183 8.1 Radar setup ......................183 Select scanner .....................183 Scanner setup .....................183 8.2 Radar alarms ....................185 8.3 Powering on/off the various scanner operating modes ........186 Radar status ....................186...
Page 11 81244_4.book Page xi Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM 8.12 Measuring distance, range and bearing ............201 Range rings ....................202 Bearing and range ..................202 The Variable Range Marker (VRM) and Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) ..203 Variable Range Marker ................203 Electronic Bearing Marker ................203 Combined range and bearing ..............204 Tracking a target with a VRM or EBL ............204 Floating VRM and EBL .................205...
Page 12 81244_4.book Page xii Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Reference Manual Chapter 11: Video..................... 225 11.1 Introduction ......................225 11.2 Setting up the video application ...............225 Displaying a video application ..............225 Customizing the video application ..............226 Adjusting the image ..................229 Chapter 12: Engine Monitoring................
Page 13 81244_4.book Page xiii Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM xiii Canadian radar ...................242 Tracking storms ...................242 Lightning .....................243 Surface observation stations ...............243 City forecasts ....................244 Wind ......................244 Waves ......................245 Surface pressure ..................246 Viewing data at a particular location ............246 14.8 Animated weather graphics ................246 Setting up animation ...................247 Running animation ..................247 14.9 Viewing weather reports ..................247...
Page 14 81244_4.book Page xiv Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Reference Manual 15.6 Presets ......................256 To assign a channel to a preset ..............256 To delete a channel from a preset ..............256 To move a channel to a new preset .............256 15.7 Parental locking ....................256 To enable blocking ..................257 To set up a password ...................257...
Page 15 81244_4.book Page xv Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM 17.6 Using AIS for collision avoidance ..............270 Safe zones ....................270 MARPA and AIS options ................271 Safety messages ..................271 17.7 AIS Alarms ......................272 Local AIS alarms ..................272 Active alarm list ..................273 17.8 Simulator ......................274 17.9 AIS Layer Setup Menu ..................274 Chapter 18: System setup and customizing............
Page 16 Common problems and how to solve them ..........299 19.5 Getting Technical Support .................302 Help us to help you ..................303 World wide web ..................304 Contacting Raymarine in the US ..............304 Contacting Raymarine in Europe ..............305 For Navionics cartography ................305 For Sirius weather ..................305...
Page 17 81244_4.book Page i Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Important information Important Information Intended use The display units detailed in this handbook may form part of marine navigational radar system or GPS system intended for use on (non-IMO/SOLAS class) leisure vessels or small workboats.
Page 18 81244_4.book Page ii Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual WARNING:Fishfinder sounder module Removing the transducer cable from the rear of the fishfinder sounder module whilst it is switched on can cause sparks. Only remove the transducer cable after power has been switched off. Ensure that the sounder module is mounted where it is well ventilated and in an area free from flammable vapors.
Page 19 81244_4.book Page iii Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Important information Raymarine does not warrant that this product is error-free or that it is compatible with products manufactured by any person or entity other than Raymarine. Weather services All information presented by this service is advisory only. You acknowledge the risk...
Page 20 81244_4.book Page iv Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Limitation of liability; indemnification; warranty disclaimer A. NOT WITHSTANDING ANYTHING CONTAINED HEREIN, OR THE FORUM IN WHICH ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT BY SUBSCRIBER AGAINST WSI AND/OR SIRIUS, SUBSCRIBER AGREES THAT EACH OF WSI'S AND SIRIUS' LIABILITY, IF ANY, TO THE SUBSCRIBER FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, CLAIM, LIABILITY OR EXPENSE, OF ANY KIND CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE...
Page 21 Technical accuracy To the best of our knowledge, the technical information contained within this handbook, was correct at the time of printing. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, Raymarine’s policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice.
Page 22 Outside of North America, contact your local dealer or Navionics SpA on Phone: (+39) 0584 961696 or Fax: (+39) 0584 961309) When archiving data, Raymarine recommends that you only use SanDisk CF memory cards. Other brands of CF memory card may not work in your E-Series Display.
Page 23 Warranty To register your new Raymarine product, please fill out the warranty card included in the box or go to: www.raymarine.com It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to receive full warranty benefits, including notification of software updates if they are required.
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Page 25: Overview
When used as part of a SeaTalk system it will display information from other SeaTalk and NMEA instruments. It can also be networked with other E-Series displays by way of Raymarine’s SeaTalk High Speed switch. Information from the E-Series display can Appendix 1...
Page 26: What Can The E-Series Display Do
81244_4.book Page 2 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 1.2 What can the E-Series Display do? With the appropriate equipment connected to your system and the necessary data available, your E-Series display combines the following applications which are used to: Chart (Chapter 4) Locate where you are.
Page 27 81244_4.book Page 3 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 1: Overview Radar (Chapter 7) Digital Radar (Chapter 8) Detect landmasses & navigation markers. North-Up (Relative Motion) Rings 1nm Detect and measure the range and distance of other vessels. Acquire targets and track them for collision avoidance. Navigate to a specified position (waypoint).
Page 28 81244_4.book Page 4 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Engine Monitor (Chapter 13) View engine data e.g. engine temperature, oil pressure, fuel level etc from up to three engines on a compatible engine system. Weather (Chapter 14) Only available for the US.
Page 29: The Simulator
81244_4.book Page 5 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 1: Overview 1.3 The Simulator The E-Series Display includes a simulator mode, which allows you to practice operating your display without data from a GPS antenna, radar scanner. fishfinder or an AIS receiver.
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Page 31: General Operation
81244_4.book Page 7 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation Chapter 2: General Operation 2.1 Introduction This chapter gives details of the general operation of the E-Series display, and covers the following subjects: • Powering the display on/off. •...
Page 32: Using The Controls
81244_4.book Page 8 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 2.3 Using the controls The control panel DATA ACTIVE PAGE Press to access When multiple windows are open: Press to scroll through available ruler, chart vectors, - Press to select required window.
Page 33: Buttons And Soft Keys
81244_4.book Page 9 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation Buttons and soft keys To navigate to the required function you will need to press a series of buttons and/or soft keys: PAGE Buttons ACTIVE Access system functions or change what you see on-screen. WPTS Within the text of this document they are written in bold capitals e.g.
Page 34: The Cursor
81244_4.book Page 10 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual The cursor When you are using the chart and radar applications, the cursor is used to move around the screen: The cursor appears on the screen as a white cross. If the cursor has not been moved for a short period of time, it changes to a circle with a cross in it, to make it easier to locate on the screen.
Page 35: Additional Screen Information
81244_4.book Page 11 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation 2.5 Additional screen information Information is displayed on the screen using a variety of methods: Data bar Status bar Status icons Gives information specific to Confirm status of DSM, Gives information associated with each application.
Page 36 81244_4.book Page 12 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Menus Menus enable you to configure your system to your particular needs. Whenever the MENU button is pressed, the Setup menu is displayed MENU MENU containing a list of all the menus available for the active application D6582-1 together with system wide menus e.g.
Page 37 81244_4.book Page 13 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation Editing the dialog box information Dialog boxes enable data to be edited or entered into a list e.g. Edit Waypoint screen. To edit/enter data into a dialog box: 1.
Page 38 81244_4.book Page 14 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Status icons The status icons on the data bar confirm whether the appropriate connections to your E-Series system have been made: Status icon Description The boat and fish icon indicates the current status of your fishfinder: Icon animated - connection to a DSM has been successful.
Page 39 81244_4.book Page 15 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation Status icon Description The Auto pilot is in Standby mode. The autopilot is in Track mode. The Autopilot is in Auto mode. No autopilot detected. An autopilot alarm is active. The Auto pilot is in Power Steer mode.
Page 40: Initial Setup Procedures
81244_4.book Page 16 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 2.6 Initial setup procedures When you first use your E-Series Display after it has been commissioned (see Installation Guide), we recommend that you carry out the following: •...
Page 41: Selecting A Page Set
81244_4.book Page 17 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation Selecting a page set Your Display has four pre-configured page sets and one empty set for you to choose from. The applications configured in a page set is a local setting and will therefore only affect the individual display on which you are working.
Page 42: Selecting An Application Window
81244_4.book Page 18 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Selecting an application window When the selected page has more than one window, the window that is currently active will be bordered in red e.g. Active window highlighted Soft keys associated with...
Page 43: Adjusting The Display Lighting
81244_4.book Page 19 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation Adjusting the display lighting The display has two distinct color palettes, for day and night operation. You can also manually adjust the backlight level. Note: The display lighting is a local setting and will therefore only affect the individual display on which you are working.
Page 44: Using Compactflash Cards
81244_4.book Page 20 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 2.7 Using CompactFlash cards Cautions CAUTION: CompactFlash Card Installation When installing CompactFlash cards ensure that the card is fitted the correct way around. DO NOT try to force the card into position as this may result in irreparable damage to the card.
Page 45: Inserting A Card
81244_4.book Page 21 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation Inserting a card To insert a card, refer to the illustration and: Important Information 1. Check that you are using the correct type of card (see , at the beginning of this manual 2.
Page 46: Managing Data
81244_4.book Page 22 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual appears on all displays in the network. All displays will therefore need to be restarted individually. You must only remove the card while the CF Card Removal message is displayed. Once the message is closed, the card should no longer be removed.
Page 47 Chapter 2: General Operation Saving information to a card Important: Raymarine strongly recommend that you save data to a separate CompactFlash card and not to a Navionics card containing cartography. 1. Insert card and select the SAVE TO CARD function:...
Page 48 81244_4.book Page 24 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Retrieving information from a card 1. Insert card and select the RETRIEVE FROM CARD function: RETRIEVE FROM ARCHIVE AND DATA CARD TRANSFER Insert card 2. Select required list: e.g.
Page 49 81244_4.book Page 25 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation Erasing information from a card If you wish to remove information from a card, for example you no longer need it, or the card is full, it can be erased by using the ERASE FROM CARD soft keys. A message will be displayed on screen asking you to confirm that you want to delete the item(s), before it takes place.
Page 50: Sending And Receiving Information Using A Pc
81244_4.book Page 26 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Sending and receiving information using a PC You can transfer and retrieve waypoints or routes to and from another instrument or PC using NMEA or SeaTalk With a RayTech 6.0’s planner you can transfer waypoints and routes via a CF memory card.
Page 51 If you forget your password you will lose your waypoints and Waypoint Password Setup routes Raymarine recommends that you Enable Password archive your waypoints and Change Password... routes Select Enable Password Read and accept Select ON.
Page 52 81244_4.book Page 28 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual e.g. e.g. Edit Password Edit Password Password: Carrot Password: Carrot Confirm Password: Confirm Password: Carrot Hint: Hint: Choose a word that will help you Choose a word that will help you to remember your password to remember your password Enter a password...
Page 53 Carrot Confirm Password: will lose your waypoints and routes Hint: Rabbit Raymarine recommends that you Choose a word that will help you archive your waypoints and routes Do you want to continue? to remember your password Add a hint word...
Page 54: Operating A Networked E-Series Display
286 and Data Reset (see ) which will erase all waypoints in the unit’s memory. Raymarine strongly recommend therefore that you regularly back-up your waypoints, routes and tracks to a CF memory card. 2.9 Operating a networked E-Series Display...
Page 55: Functions Only Affecting The Display In Use
81244_4.book Page 31 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation System Setup Menu System Setup Menu Postion Mode Postion Mode Lat/Long Lat/Long TD Setup TD Setup Simulator Simulator Bearing Mode Bearing Mode System Integration Setup Menu System Integration Setup Menu MOB Data Type MOB Data Type Position...
Page 56: Emergencies And Warnings
(MOB symbol) and your on-screen vessel. • Other equipment - other Raymarine equipment acknowledges the MOB. • Current position to MOB position - as your vessel moves away from the MOB...
Page 57: Alarms
81244_4.book Page 33 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 2: General Operation Note: To obtain a MOB position, you need either position data from a GPS (or equiva- lent device) or heading and speed data. Silencing a MOB To temporarily silence the alarm from a MOB, press any key on any instrument on the SeaTalk system.
Page 58 81244_4.book Page 34 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual External alarms If an instrument that is connected to the display on SeaTalk generates alarms, these will sound on your E-Series display accompanied by a pop-up message box. You can cancel these alarms by pressing the ACKNOWLEDGE soft key.
Page 59: Working With Waypoints
81244_4.book Page 35 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints This chapter gives details of how to place, edit, manage and navigate to a waypoint. 3.1 What is a waypoint? A waypoint is a position marked on a chart, radar or fishfinder window to indicate a site (for fishing, diving etc.) or as a place to navigate to.
Page 60: How Are Waypoints Represented
81244_4.book Page 36 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 3.2 How are waypoints represented? Waypoints on 2D Chart and Radar windows On 2D chart and radar windows, a waypoint is represented when it is both active (displayed in a box) and inactive (no box) i.e.
Page 61: Placing A Waypoint
81244_4.book Page 37 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints 3.3 Placing a waypoint A waypoint can be placed at: • The cursor position. • Your vessel’s position. • At a position of your choosing (using lat/lon or Loran TD coordinates between 80 N/S).
Page 62: Navigating To A Waypoint
81244_4.book Page 38 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 3.4 Navigating to a waypoint This section explains how to start and stop navigating to a waypoint. When you navigate to a waypoint or to the cursor position, the data is sent on NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk and can be used by an autopilot, if connected.
Page 63: Stop Navigating To A Waypoint
81244_4.book Page 39 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints Stop navigating to a waypoint If at any time you wish to stop navigating towards the selected waypoint: WPTS/ GOTO WAYPOINT WPTS/ GOTO WAYPOINT STOP GOTO STOP GOTO OPTIONS...
Page 64: Editing A Waypoint
81244_4.book Page 40 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual To access the waypoint list: Waypoint List WPTS/ REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS... To exit way- Select required waypoint point list 3.6 Editing a waypoint Once a waypoint has been placed it can be edited in a variety of ways. You can: •...
Page 65: Changing Waypoint Details
81244_4.book Page 41 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints Changing waypoint details When a waypoint is created it is assigned a default name, symbol and group. You can change these details to suit your needs and add a comment if required. This is particularly useful when you are managing large numbers of waypoints.
Page 66: Erasing A Waypoint(S)
81244_4.book Page 42 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual CAUTION: It is possible to move waypoints that are used in routes. In such instances, the stored route will include the Waypoint in its new position. Ensure that this does not present a navigation hazard.
Page 67: Changing The Default Symbol Or Group
81244_4.book Page 43 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints Erasing all waypoints If you need to erase all your waypoints, you can use the ARCHIVE & TRANSFER soft keys: 1. Select the ERASE FROM SYSTEM option and the appropriate list: SELECT LIST ARCHIVE AND ERASE FROM...
Page 68: Sorting The Waypoint List
81244_4.book Page 44 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Group List Group EDIT DEFAULT To save Select required default group To abandon the symbol or group default change, press CANCEL. Note: 3.7 Sorting the waypoint list If your system contains a large number of waypoints, you can sort your waypoint list to make it easier to locate a particular waypoint.
Page 69: Making A New Waypoint Group
81244_4.book Page 45 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints e.g. GROUP LIST WPTS/ REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINT Deep fishing WAYPOINTS ... GROUPS ... Shallow fishing Reef fishing You can now make a new waypoint group, or erase, move or rename existing groups. Making a new waypoint group To create a new waypoint group: 1.
Page 70: Renaming An Existing Group
81244_4.book Page 46 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 4. Determine the group that the waypoint is to be moved to as follows: MOVE BETWEEN GROUPS GROUP LIST GROUP LIST GROUP A GROUP B My Waypoints My Waypoints Fishing SELECT GROUP B...
Page 71: Erasing A Group
81244_4.book Page 47 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 3: Working with Waypoints Erasing a group You can erase any waypoint group from the system except the group containing the active waypoint. When a waypoint group is erased, the group name together with all of the waypoints in that group are erased from the system with the exception of: •...
Page 72: Showing/Hiding Waypoint Symbols
81244_4.book Page 48 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Showing/hiding waypoint symbols You can define which waypoint symbol types are shown/hidden in the radar or chart application: 1. Display the SHOW BY SYMBOL option: SHOW/HIDE SHOW BY PRESENTATION...
Page 73: Using The Chart
81244_4.book Page 49 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Chapter 4: Using the Chart 4.1 Important Navionics support In addition to Gold and Platinum, the E-Series now supports the following Navionics cartography: • Silver • Gold Plus •...
Page 74: Chart Cards
Chart Setup menu (see page 108 ). When you adjust the datum of the E-Series Display, a Raymarine GPS will automatically correlate. If you have a third party GPS, you will need to correlate this separately.
Page 75 81244_4.book Page 51 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart page 88 • Monitor where you are going (see • Distinguish between fixed and moving objects using radar overlay (see page 90 page 94 • Record where you have been (see page 82 page 97 •...
Page 76: Viewing The Chart
81244_4.book Page 52 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 4.3 Viewing the chart You will normally view your chart with the vessel on screen and motion mode ‘active’. When motion mode is active, as your vessel moves, the chart is redrawn to keep the vessel on screen.
Page 77: Where Am I On The Chart
81244_4.book Page 53 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 4.5 Where am I on the chart? Your current position is represented on screen by a boat symbol. If neither heading nor COG data is available, the vessel is shown as a D6627-1 Boat symbol solid circle.
Page 78: Additional Information On The Chart
81244_4.book Page 54 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual A feature of the chart is ‘autoscale’. If you select a chart scale that does not have cartographic detail in some areas, the chart will use the most detailed level available for the surrounding area and stretch it to fit the selected scale.
Page 79: Displaying Details Of Objects And Features
81244_4.book Page 55 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Displaying details of objects and features To view details: More detailed information for Move cursor over object, to selected object displayed. display basic information. If the object you have selected has more than one subject area: Highlight the required subject area.
Page 80: Animated Tides And Currents
81244_4.book Page 56 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual SELECT PORT FIND NEAREST... WAYPOINTS PORTS PORT SERVICES FIND TIDE STATIONS CURRENT STATIONS WRECKS OBSTRUCTIONS Select required 16 nearest to cursor in selected category category displayed. Once located, you can use the soft keys and trackpad to: •...
Page 81 81244_4.book Page 57 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Direction and speed of current (green arrows) Tide height D10607_1 Press the ANIMATION PLAY/PAUSE softkey to start animation. Animation time and date are displayed on the status bar; the animation starts from the current time.
Page 82 81244_4.book Page 58 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual To set the step interval The Set Time Interval softkey gives you control over the Step Forward and Step Back functions. 1. If the animation is playing, press PAUSE. 2.
Page 83: Displaying Details Of Tides
81244_4.book Page 59 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Displaying details of tides You can display details of tides by: • Selecting the appropriate tidal diamond (see below) or page 55 • Via the FIND NEAREST function (see ...Using the tidal diamond 1.
Page 84: Displaying Details Of Port Services
81244_4.book Page 60 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual OBJECT INFO FOUR MILE POINT Position 30 06'.700N 12'.700W 05:41AM +187.0 0.5kt Flood 01:08AM +358.0 0.2kt 06:17AM +0.0 0.0kt Flood 11:30AM +358.0 0.2kt Position cursor over Current information displayed current diamond 2.
Page 85 81244_4.book Page 61 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart SEARCH BY NAME SEARCH Enter Port Name Enter port name (or part of) using: Soft key For help with entering text into a dialog box, please refer to page 13. Note: 3.
Page 86: Pilot Book Information
81244_4.book Page 62 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual ... using the port symbol The services available at a particular port can be displayed by selecting its symbol: OBJECT INFO Position 58'.147N RAINBOW HARBOR 52'.215W Photos Pilot Book Utilities...
Page 87 81244_4.book Page 63 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart To view pilot book information: 1. Select the pilot book option: OBJECT INFO 58'.147N Position RAINBOW MARINA 52'.215W Photos Pilot Book Book5, Chp5 Book5, Chp6 Select appropriate port symbol Highlight the pilot book option Select the pilot book option...
Page 88: Displaying Panoramic Photos
81244_4.book Page 64 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Displaying panoramic photos If you are using a suitable chart card, you can display a panoramic photo(s) of many ports and marinas. The availability of photos is indicated by a camera symbol on the chart.
Page 89: Displaying Details Of Business Services & Points Of Interest
81244_4.book Page 65 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Displaying details of business services & points of interest When a suitable chart card is installed the location of various business services and points of interest are indicated by the following symbols: Business services/points of interest symbols Anchorage Airport...
Page 90: Displaying An Aerial Photo Overlay
81244_4.book Page 66 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Displaying an aerial photo overlay If you are using a suitable chart card, the aerial photo overlay feature can be applied to individual chart windows and will help you to interpret your environment and its features.
Page 91 81244_4.book Page 67 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart To change the level of opaqueness: AERIAL OVERLAY AERIAL OVERLAY AERIAL OVERLAY Adjust Enable soft key Overlay slider overlay level displayed as required Specifying the overlay area You can specify whether the aerial photo overlay is displayed for land areas only or for land and sea areas.
Page 92: Displaying Vessel Identity (Ais)
81244_4.book Page 68 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Displaying vessel identity (AIS) If you have an AIS receiver fitted to your system, you can use the AIS feature to: • Display targets for any other AIS equipped vessels. •...
Page 93: Measuring Distances And Bearings
81244_4.book Page 69 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 4.8 Measuring distances and bearings ... from your boat You can determine the position, distance and bearing from your boat to the position of the cursor by referring to the cursor position (Csr Pos) data in the databar..
Page 94: Navigating To A Specific Point
81244_4.book Page 70 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 4.9 Navigating to a specific point You can use your chart to navigate to a specific point marked by the cursor (temporary waypoint) or to a waypoint. If required you can display the largest chart scale possible that will display both your boat and the target waypoint.
Page 95: Go To An Existing Waypoint
81244_4.book Page 71 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Go to an existing waypoint You can navigate to an existing waypoint by either selecting the appropriate waypoint on-screen with the cursor or by selecting it from the waypoint list: For more information on navigating with Waypoints, please refer to Chapter Note: 3:Working with Waypoints.
Page 96: Stop Navigating To Your Target Waypoint
81244_4.book Page 72 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual NAVIGATION ALARM Waypoint Arrival To de-activate the arrival alarm Wait 10 seconds ACKNOWLEDGE Stop navigating to your target waypoint To stop navigating towards the selected waypoint: GOTO...
Page 97: What Is A Route
81244_4.book Page 73 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Once created you have the option to view a route’s details, amend its course, edit its name and color or erase it. All route options can be accessed via the ROUTES soft key. What is a route? A route is a series of waypoints used to navigate a course.
Page 98: Building A Route
81244_4.book Page 74 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Building a route Routes can either be built on screen or via the waypoint list. A route consists of: • New waypoints that you have specifically placed for that route •...
Page 99 81244_4.book Page 75 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 3. Continue entering waypoints. If you make an error, you can remove the last way- page 76 point (see for details). page 77 4. Save your route when it is complete (see for details).
Page 100 81244_4.book Page 76 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual BUILD NEW USE WAYPOINT ROUTES... ROUTE LIST 2. Select and insert the first waypoint in the new route: Make Route Make Route Waypoints New Route Waypoints New Route INSERT Crag Rock...
Page 101 81244_4.book Page 77 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart The waypoint and its dotted line are removed from the screen and the cursor moves back to the previous waypoint. If you repeatedly press these keys, successive waypoints are removed.
Page 102: Following A Route
81244_4.book Page 78 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Following a route When you are following a route the active route is shown on all chart windows. On a networked system, an active route is shown and can be controlled from all the displays. When the distance to the next waypoint in the route is less than that specified for the page 289 arrival alarm radius (see...
Page 103 81244_4.book Page 79 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Follow using the cursor You can either use the cursor to select and follow a route from the start of the route or from a selected waypoint within the route..
Page 104: Resetting Cross Track Error (Xte)
81244_4.book Page 80 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Advance to the next waypoint in a route If you are following a route, you have the option to advance to the next waypoint in that route. Example: W.Wight In this example, the advance...
Page 105: Viewing Details Of Routes
81244_4.book Page 81 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Viewing details of routes Details of all routes that you create are held in the Route List. You can: • View the route list and then select the required route, or •...
Page 106: Editing Routes
81244_4.book Page 82 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual TIME HOURS and/or ROUTE DETAILS... ACTUAL PLANNED Toggle as required 4.11 Editing routes Once you have created a route, it can be edited in a variety of ways. You can: page 79 •...
Page 107: Editing The Selected Route
81244_4.book Page 83 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Editing the selected route Once you have selected the appropriate route (see previous section) you can proceed to edit it. Reversing a route You can reverse the course of a route: BayView REVERSE ROUTE BayView...
Page 108 81244_4.book Page 84 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 3. Select the start of the route and the waypoint for insertion: Make Route Make Route Sunday tour Sunday tour Waypoints Waypoints Harbour Ent. Harbour Ent. Midchannel Midchannel Midchannel...
Page 109 81244_4.book Page 85 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart To add a waypoint within a route: PLACE INSERT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT Move cursor Stretch to Route course changes over appropriate position for Route index re- leg of route new waypoint numbers You can also use the method described on page 83, to add a waypoint within a...
Page 110 81244_4.book Page 86 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 4. Select waypoint to be added: Add new waypoint at cursor PLACE WAYPOINT New leg added to end of route. Use existing waypoint Make Route Waypoints Sunday tour Harbour Ent.
Page 111 81244_4.book Page 87 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Changing the name or color of a route You can change the name of a route from the default to a more meaningful one and/or change the color if required. This will make them easier to distinguish from one another, particularly if you have numerous routes in your system.
Page 112: Monitoring Where You Are Going
81244_4.book Page 88 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 4.12 Monitoring where you are going ... using chart vectors You can display a variety of graphical indicators to help monitor where you are going. The chart vectors can be set to either; Thin, Normal (default), or Wide: Any vectors applied to a chart window that is set to system view, will be dis- Note: played in all other system view chart windows.
Page 113: Using The Course Deviation Indicator (Cdi)
81244_4.book Page 89 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart TIDE ARROW WIND ARROW DATA CHART VECTORS COG VECTOR HDG VECTOR ... using the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) The CDI assists with accurately maintaining your course to your destination. A ‘rolling road’...
Page 114: Using The Radar With The Chart
81244_4.book Page 90 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Alarm Setup Menu Setup System Alarms Setup... Chart Setup... MENU Navigation Alarms Setup... Cartography Setup Radar Alarms Setup... GPS Status... Fishfinder Alarms Setup... Compass Setup... System Setup... Alarm Setup...
Page 115 81244_4.book Page 91 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart are displayed in the chart window and associated MARPA functions can be accessed page 174 via the chart. For detailed information on MARPA see To access the MARPA controls when you are in a chart application: On screen: Select the target with cursor...
Page 116: Distinguishing Between Fixed And Moving Objects
81244_4.book Page 92 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Distinguishing between fixed and moving objects You can overlay radar image data over your chart image allowing better distinction between fixed objects and other marine traffic. For best results, switch on Radar-Chart page 90 synchronization (see ) to ensure radar range and chart scale are synchronized.
Page 117 81244_4.book Page 93 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart If radar overlay is applied to a chart window that is set to system view, the over- Note: lay will be displayed in all other system view chart windows. To turn off radar overlay: RADAR OVERLAY PRESENTATION...
Page 118: Recording Where You Have Been
81244_4.book Page 94 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 4.15 Recording where you have been What is a track? A track is an on-screen trail that represents the course you have taken. This trail is made up of a series of track points which are created automatically.
Page 119: How Can I Use Tracks
81244_4.book Page 95 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart How can I use tracks? Tracks can be used to: • Review where you have been. • Retrace your original journey by converting the track to a route and automatically reversing it.
Page 120: Creating A Route From A Track
81244_4.book Page 96 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Creating a route from a track Creating a route from a track enables you to retrace the course of that track. When a track is converted the system creates the closest route through the recorded track, using the minimum number of waypoints.
Page 121: Editing Tracks
81244_4.book Page 97 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart ...from a saved track You can create a route from a track that you have already saved: To name the route Route generation completed. Track 2 Maximum deviation from CREATE ROUTE oritinal track equals 0,001nm.
Page 122: Editing The Selected Track
81244_4.book Page 98 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Editing the selected track Once you have selected the appropriate track (see previous section) you can proceed to edit it. Changing the name or color of a track You can change the name of a track from the default to a more meaningful one and/or change the color if required.
Page 123: Defining How The Chart Windows Are Presented
81244_4.book Page 99 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 4.17 Defining how the chart windows are presented Each chart window can be tailored to meet your particular needs. You can: • Set the chart view for individual windows or system wide (see below). page 100 •...
Page 124: Setting The Orientation Of The Chart
81244_4.book Page 100 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Setting the orientation of the chart The orientation of a chart refers to the relationship between the chart and the direction page 101 that you are travelling in. It is used in conjunction with motion mode (see ) to control how your boat and chart relate to one another and how they are displayed on screen.
Page 125: Setting The Motion Mode
81244_4.book Page 101 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Setting the motion mode The motion mode controls the relationship between the chart and your boat. Whilst motion mode is active, as your boat moves, the chart is redrawn to keep the boat on- screen.
Page 126: Altering The Level Of Chart Detail Displayed
81244_4.book Page 102 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual In the following example the motion mode has been set to Relative with a vessel offset of 1/3. The boat is fixed in the offset position and the chart moves accordingly: True motion (TM) When the motion mode is set to True, the chart is fixed and the boat moves in true perspective to fixed landmasses on the screen.
Page 127: Range Rings
81244_4.book Page 103 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart You can also specify the level of detail on the chart display (simple, detailed or Note: extra detailed). For more details, see page 110. Range rings Range rings give you an incremental representation of distance from your vessel to help you judge distances at a glance.
Page 128 81244_4.book Page 104 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Show/hide by group/symbol You can show or hide waypoints with a particular symbol or belonging to a specified group: 1. Select to show/hide by waypoint group or symbol: SHOW/HIDE SHOW BY PRESENTATION...
Page 129: Showing Or Hiding A Route Or A Track
81244_4.book Page 105 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Showing or hiding a route or a track You can define which routes or tracks are shown or hidden from the screen. When a route is set to HIDE, the route line is not displayed. The display of waypoints within a page 103 hidden route depends however on the show/hide waypoint setting (see ).
Page 130: Showing Or Hiding Cartographic Features
81244_4.book Page 106 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Routes ROUTE ON CHART SHOW Set to SHOW or HIDE as required Highlight required route Tracks TRACK ON CHART SHOW Set to SHOW or HIDE as required Highlight required track Showing or hiding cartographic features If there are a large number of cartographic objects in a particular area, you can reduce...
Page 131: Setting Up Your Chart And Its Cartography
81244_4.book Page 107 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart 4.19 Setting up your chart and its cartography The set up for your chart and its cartography can be changed from the standard configuration to suit your particular needs. Although you will probably only do this when you first use the chart, you may decide to make subsequent adjustments once you become more familiar with the system.
Page 132 The default datum for your display is WGS1984. If this is not suitable, you can change the setting. When you adjust the datum of the E-Series Display, a Raymarine GPS will automatically correlate. If you have a third party GPS, you will need to correlate this separately.
Page 133 81244_4.book Page 109 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Important: Any offset entered will be applied to all charts on the chart card. You should therefore ensure that this feature is switched off once you have transitioned off of the errant chart.
Page 134: Cartography Setup
81244_4.book Page 110 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual SET OFFSET... CLEAR OFFSET Cartography Setup The Cartographic Setup Menu allows you to configure what is displayed on your chart: To select the Cartography Setup Menu: Setup Cartography Setup Menu Chart Display...
Page 135: Chart Layers
81244_4.book Page 111 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart FUNCTION OPTIONS Description (Default in bold) Depth Contour 16ft A line indicating the depth at a particular position. 19ft 32ft 65ft Nav. Marks International Nav. Marks Symbols The set of symbology used for navigation marks.
Page 136: Radar Overlay
81244_4.book Page 112 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Radar overlay Overlaying the chart image with radar data allows for better distinction between stationary and moving objects. For best results, switch on radar-chart synchronization. You can customize the opacity setting for the overlaid image by twisting the rotary controller.
Page 137: Viewing Marpa Targets On The Chart
81244_4.book Page 113 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 4: Using the Chart Radar range synchronization is not available when the chart motion mode is set Note: to Autorange. The chart can be synchronized with either the 3D chart or the radar but not both.
Page 138: Range Rings
81244_4.book Page 114 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Heading Large vessel Direction of turn Small vessel 097°T 11.6kt 1 .237nm 00h04m33s Sleeping target Safety COG/SOG Safe zone (defined by Dangerous critical data vector distance or time) target (flashes) Chapter 12: For more information about how to use AIS, see...
Page 139: Chapter 5: 3D Chart
81244_4.book Page 115 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 5: 3D Chart Chapter 5: 3D Chart 5.1 Important 3D Chart functionality To obtain the best results from the 3D cartography application you should make sure that your display is receiving accurate heading and position data from a suitable source and that you are using a chart card incorporating 3D cartography for the appropriate area.
Page 140: What Can I Use The 3D Chart Application For
81244_4.book Page 116 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 5.3 What can I use the 3D Chart Application for? 3D cartography introduces an easy-to-use chart format that provides you with a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours around your boat. Land masses are shown in green, the shade depending on the height above sea level.
Page 141: Where Am I On The 3D Chart
81244_4.book Page 117 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 5: 3D Chart 5.5 Where am I on the 3D chart? Your current position is represented by a boat. You can choose from a power boat or yacht. To change the style of vessel displayed, see page 128 If positional data has been selected for display page 281...
Page 142: Other 3D Controls
81244_4.book Page 118 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Rotating and pitching Select Toggle control between the rotate and ADJUST ROTATE PITCH pitch functions. Press Adjust Turn the rotary control to adjust the Turn active function: •...
Page 143: Changing The Mode
81244_4.book Page 119 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 5: 3D Chart 5.8 Changing the mode You can choose to view the chart in one of two modes: • Active motion mode. • Planning mode. Active motion mode This is the default mode when you open the 3D application provided that there is a valid fix.
Page 144: Changing The View
81244_4.book Page 120 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 5.9 Changing the view View options There are Five view options that you can choose from - Forward, Aft, Port, Starboard and Depth Plane. Forward •Default View. •Eye point above and behind the boat, looking forward.
Page 145: Vessel Offset
81244_4.book Page 121 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 5: 3D Chart These can be views of: • The same area of the chart from different angles. • Views of up to 4 different areas of the chart. For full details of page set up and “active” windows refer to page 18. Note: Multiple 3D views Example:...
Page 146: Aerial Photo Overlay
81244_4.book Page 122 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 5.10 Aerial photo overlay You can overlay an aerial photo onto the 3D image. This will help you to interpret your environment and its features. Aerial photos cover the navigable waters up to 3 miles inside the coastline.
Page 147: Declutter
81244_4.book Page 123 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 5: 3D Chart Exaggeration factor x1 Exaggeration factor x50 To adjust exaggeration: ADJUST 3D VIEW ADJUST PRESENTATION… EXAGGERATION OPTIONS... EXAGGERATION Adjust factor as required Press CANCEL at any time during adjustment to return to the previous setting. Declutter Navigating in an area that shows a lot of information on the chart, such as navigation marks, can be confusing.
Page 148: Using 2D And 3D Charts Together
81244_4.book Page 124 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 5.12 Using 2D and 3D charts together If the area in which you are navigating is unfamiliar, or visibility is poor, working with 2D and 3D chart applications on the screen side-by-side can give you extra confidence and help you find out what is around you.
Page 149: Chart Synchronization
81244_4.book Page 125 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 5: 3D Chart Chart synchronization Chart synchronization enables you to synchronize the heading, range and position information on the 2D and 3D charts. When chart synchronization is ON, please note the following: •...
Page 150: Using The 3D Chart With A Fishfinder
81244_4.book Page 126 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 5.13 Using the 3D chart with a fishfinder If you have a fishfinder in your system, you can display the transducer cone to indicate the area that it covers on the 3D chart. This is particularly useful when fishing as it enables you to compare the chart view with the information your fishfinder is showing you.
Page 151: Navigating With 3D Charts
81244_4.book Page 127 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 5: 3D Chart 5.14 Navigating with 3D charts You can access navigation options when a 3D chart is active. This includes following a route and selecting a waypoint from the waypoint list to start a GOTO. Waypoint arrival circle...
Page 152 81244_4.book Page 128 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual To select the 3D Chart Setup Menu: 3D Chart Setup Menu Centre-of-View Indicator e.g. Setup Vessel Symbol Power 3D Chart Setup... Aerial Photo Overlay MENU Chart Text Nav.
Page 153: The Fishfinder
81244_4.book Page 129 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 6: The Fishfinder Chapter 6: The Fishfinder The fishfinder uses acoustic sounding to display fish, seabed structure, and underwater obstructions like wrecks. 6.1 The fishfinder display The fishfinder displays a scrolling image of the seabed, updating from the right as your vessel makes progress.
Page 154: Operating The Fishfinder
81244_4.book Page 130 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 6.3 Operating the fishfinder The fishfinder provides you with four preset configurations, available on the default toolbar. These are tailored to provide optimal operation in different circumstances - you should be able to find a preset that gives you excellent results in any situation.
Page 155: Display Mode Settings
81244_4.book Page 131 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 6: The Fishfinder Boat speed The fishfinder’s reading of the bottom changes as your speed changes. Slower speeds return flatter, more horizontal marks; as your speed increases, the image will tend to thicken and arch, until at high speeds the bottom resembles a double line on the fishfinder display.
Page 156 81244_4.book Page 132 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual For each preset (and for each frequency within the preset), you can change the following display mode settings: • Zoom • Bottom Lock • A-Scope To change the settings for a preset 1.
Page 157: Adjusting The Position Of The Zoomed Area
81244_4.book Page 133 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 6: The Fishfinder To select split-screen or full-screen 1. Select FULL or SPLIT with the ZOOM softkey. When the zoom function is active (ZOOM FULL or ZOOM SPLIT), you can either select a predefined zoom factor or adjust it manually.
Page 158: Bottom Lock And Bottom Shift
81244_4.book Page 134 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual To set the zoom position 1. Press the ZOOM softkey. 2. Select MAN with the ZOOM POSITION softkey. 3. Reposition the zoomed image using the rotary controller. 4.
Page 159: A-Scope' Modes
81244_4.book Page 135 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 6: The Fishfinder below the transducer by using the A-Scope feature. The width of the bottom area covered by the A-Scope is indicated by the number at the bottom of the window. ‘A-SCOPE’...
Page 160: Range Shift
81244_4.book Page 136 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual To open the Range Adjust toolbar 1. Press the RANGE button on the E-Series keyboard. To select manual or auto range mode 1. Open the Range Adjust toolbar. 2.
Page 161: Auto Gain Settings
81244_4.book Page 137 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 6: The Fishfinder Auto gain settings The gain, or sensitivity, of the display adjusts background noise by varying the echo strength for display. The value of the GAIN control determines the strength above which echoes are displayed.
Page 162: Power Setting
81244_4.book Page 138 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual TVG (Time Varied Gain) The TVG (Time Variable Gain) reduces clutter by varying the gain throughout the water column. This function is useful for reducing the appearance of ‘noise’. Increasing the TVG value increases the maximum depth to which TVG is applied;...
Page 163: Measuring Depth And Distance With Vrm
81244_4.book Page 139 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 6: The Fishfinder SHALLOW SHALLOW Freq1: 200 kHz-Auto Freq1: 200 kHz-Auto Freq2: None Freq2: None F1: 200 kHz F1: 200 kHz 1768ft VRM marker indicating distance behind boat Depth line 42.2ft VRM marker indicating...
Page 164: Adjusting The Scroll Mode And Speed
81244_4.book Page 140 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual To make a measurement using VRM 1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. 2. Press the VRM softkey. 3. Toggle to ON. 4. Pause the display to make it easier to position the VRM over the object. 5.
Page 165: Viewing Frequencies Within A Preset
81244_4.book Page 141 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 6: The Fishfinder This allows you to inspect a paused image, place waypoints or VRMs, while the other frequency continues to scroll and detect fish. To pause or resume scrolling 1.
Page 166: Manual Frequency Selection
81244_4.book Page 142 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual • Reset a selected preset to factory defaults (RESET <PRESET> softkey). The fishfinder can handle only one set of frequency presets across displays. It is not possible to set one Display up with a different set of fishfinder frequencies to another.
Page 167: Fishfinder Configuration
81244_4.book Page 143 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 6: The Fishfinder 6.12 Fishfinder configuration This section describes the settings you can change using the fishfinder setup menu. The setup menu contains settings that are likely to be changed infrequently. Menus page 12 For information on how to use setup menus, see...
Page 168 81244_4.book Page 144 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual • Power setting. The setup options available depend upon the DSM fitted to your vessel. Fish- Note: finder settings should not ordinarily require adjustment. Configure preset frequencies Change the settings for one or more of the fishfinder presets.
Page 169 81244_4.book Page 145 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 6: The Fishfinder 200 kHz: Auto Gain: Auto High Standard fishfinder image The standard fishfinder image displays the bottom as a combination of features (mud, sand, fish targets etc) with various sonar signal strengths.
Page 170 81244_4.book Page 146 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Select Transducer DSM400 The system automatically detects any attached Raymarine approved transducers and sets the power and frequency settings. Please refer to the DSM400 ‘s installation manual for information on how to Note: configure any non-Raymarine approved transducers.
Page 171 81244_4.book Page 147 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 6: The Fishfinder Ping Enable Normally enabled, you can disable the ping when appropriate: to test other equipment, or if there is a diver beneath the vessel, for example.
Page 172 81244_4.book Page 148 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual...
Page 173: Using The Radar (Analog)
81244_4.book Page 149 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) 7.1 Introduction This chapter describes the basics of radar and the things that can affect your radar picture. It then shows you how to use your radar and its various functions including: •...
Page 174: Maximum Radar Range
81244_4.book Page 150 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Maximum radar range Maximum radar range is essentially line-of-sight, so is limited by the height of the scanner and the height of the target as illustrated below: R max Earth Radar...
Page 175 81244_4.book Page 151 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) Side lobes Side lobe patterns are produced by small amounts of energy from the transmitted pulses that are radiated outside the narrow main beam. The effects of side lobes are most noticeable with targets at short ranges (normally below 3 nm), and in particular with larger objects.
Page 176 81244_4.book Page 152 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Multiple echoes Multiple echoes are not very common but can occur 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, resulting in multiple echoes, displayed beyond the range of the true target echo, but on the same bearing.
Page 177 81244_4.book Page 153 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) Rain or snow clutter 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 sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell.
Page 178: Powering On/Off The Various Scanner Operating Modes
81244_4.book Page 154 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 7.3 Powering on/off the various scanner operating modes To control the power to the radar: SCANNER SCANNER RADAR Switch scanner ON Select required or OFF operating mode The scanner icon in the data bar indicates the chosen status and is described as: Radar Radar status...
Page 179: The Radar Picture
81244_4.book Page 155 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) 7.4 The radar picture You will need heading and position data for full functionality of your radar. A fast heading sensor is also needed for operation of MARPA and can maximize the performance of radar/chart overlay.
Page 180: Marking A Position On The Radar Screen
81244_4.book Page 156 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual from the coastline. Although the coastline may be much nearer, it may not appear on the radar until the vessel is closer to shore. • Some targets, such as buoys and small boats, can be difficult to discern, because they do not present a consistent reflecting surface as they bob and toss about in the waves.
Page 181 81244_4.book Page 157 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) page 158 These orientation modes are used in conjunction with motion mode (see ) to control how your boat and radar relate to one another and how they are displayed on screen.
Page 182: Setting The Motion Mode
81244_4.book Page 158 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Course Up (C-UP) e.g: As your boat's heading changes: Current course upwards Radar picture fixed SHM rotates accordingly If you select a new course, the picture will reset to display the new course upwards. The reference used for Course-Up depends upon the information available at a given time.
Page 183 81244_4.book Page 159 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) Relative motion (RM) with optional vessel offset When the motion mode is set to Relative, the position of your boat is fixed on the screen and all the targets move relative to the boat. You can specify whether the boat is fixed in the centre of the window (0 offset) or offset by 1/3 or 2/3 to increase the view ahead i.e.
Page 184: Showing Or Hiding The Range Rings
• The target display controls - interference rejection, expansion, wakes. Using the GAIN functions The gain function reduces the effects of false echoes and clutter. For the best results Raymarine recommends that you retain the AUTO default setting. You can however adjust these settings manually if required.
Page 185 81244_4.book Page 161 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) Manually adjusting the gain modes The gain, sea, FTC and rain controls can all be adjusted manually if necessary: GAIN GAIN AUTO AUTO GAIN Adjust level as RAIN RAIN...
Page 186 81244_4.book Page 162 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Gain The gain function makes the radar picture clearer by changing the sensitivity of radar reception. • For long ranges - select a sensitivity level that gives a slight speckle in the back- ground.
Page 187: Using The Enhance Echoes Softkey Functions
81244_4.book Page 163 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) Using the enhance echoes softkey functions You can improve visibility with the enhance echoes softkey function. Select the enhanced echoes softkey from an active radar window to access it’s functions. Interference Rejection The interference rejection function, which is normally left switched on, automatically reduces any close by radar interference when two radar equipped vessels are...
Page 188 81244_4.book Page 164 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 3. Set the magnification level for target expansion to LOW: Selecting this option may compromise target resolution. Note: Wakes When the wakes function is switched on, you can see the direction and speed of moving targets relative to your boat.
Page 189: Changing The Displayed Range
81244_4.book Page 165 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) Tune The tune function is used to fine tune the receiver in the scanner for maximum target returns on the display. To Access the Tune Function: 1.
Page 190: Radar Range And Chart Scale Synchronization
81244_4.book Page 166 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual The range of the radar is adjusted by pressing the RANGE button. Press IN to decrease the range scale or ‘zoom in’. RANGE Press OUT to increase the range scale or ‘zooms out. D6585-2 Each press of the button changes the range by one setting.
Page 191: Measuring Distances, Ranges And Bearings
81244_4.book Page 167 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) 7.9 Measuring distances, ranges and bearings When you are using the radar application, you can measure distances, ranges and bearings in a variety of ways. These options are detailed in the table below: Distances Range from Functions...
Page 192: Using Vrms And Ebls
81244_4.book Page 168 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual ... Using VRMs and EBLs What is a VRM? A Variable Range Marker (VRM) is a circle centred on your vessel’s position and fixed with respect to the heading mode. When this circle is adjusted to align with a target, its range from your boat is measured and displayed on the ADJUST...
Page 193 81244_4.book Page 169 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) Tracking a target with a VRM/EBL You will be able to tell which way the target is traveling by watching how it moves in relation to the EBL. If it continues traveling directly along the EBL, it shows that it is on a possible collision course with your boat - take the appropriate action.
Page 194: Using Floating Vrms/Ebls
81244_4.book Page 170 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual ... Using floating VRMs/EBLs You can use the VRM/EBL float function to measure the range and bearing between any two points on the radar screen. This function allows you to move the VRM/EBL centre away from your boat’s position and onto a target.
Page 195: Using Radar To Avoid A Collision
81244_4.book Page 171 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) ADJUST VRM ADJUST EBL Bearing between To save & 1st & 2nd target remove Move EBL over on soft key highlight 2nd target 5. If required, you can float a second VRM/EBL: i.
Page 196 81244_4.book Page 172 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual maintained. A guard zone only operates when the whole zone is displayed on the screen. An audible alarm sounds to alert you when a target enters the zone. Guard zones are inactive for 10 seconds after being placed or re-sized, to avoid inappropriate alarms whilst they are being positioned.
Page 197 81244_4.book Page 173 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) Repeat for other settings SET INNER ZONE SHAPE SECTOR xx.xx nm Press to highlight Set inner limit for guard zone Circular guard zone Head-Up Circular Guard Zone To set up a circular guard zone: Repeat for...
Page 198: Marpa
The better the quality of the heading and speed data, the better MARPA will perform. MARPA will function without SOG and COG in relative mode. For the best heading data a Raymarine SMART heading sensor or a gyro-stabilized autopilot is required.
Page 199 81244_4.book Page 175 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) How is a risk assessed? Each target is monitored to see if it will be within a certain distance from your boat within a certain time. If so, the target is designated as dangerous and an audible warning is sounded along with an on-screen warning being shown.
Page 200 81244_4.book Page 176 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual MARPA targets CPA graphics CPA graphics show vectors for your vessel and a selected target. A vector is a line on- screen showing the predicted courses of your vessel and the selected target if you both remain on your present course.
Page 201: Setting Up Marpa
81244_4.book Page 177 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) True mode With the display set in True mode, the vectors of your vessel and the target are shown extended to their intersection point. The CPA is shown as a line that is placed on your boat’s vector at the point of the CPA.
Page 202: Acquiring A Target To Track
81244_4.book Page 178 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Acquiring a target to track 1. Select target to be acquired: Target TARGET TRACKING... Move cursor over target to be acquired 2. Acquire target: ACQUIRE TARGET 'Target being acquired' If target present for several symbol displayed...
Page 203: Displaying Vessel Identity (Ais)
81244_4.book Page 179 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) To cancel an individual target: MARPA LIST... ID Bearing Range Course Speed TCPA CANCEL TARGET 1.4nm 2.2kt 1.4nm 2min 4.0nm 1.5kt 4.0nm 8min Highlight target to be cancelled To cancel all targets: CANCEL ALL TARGETS...
Page 204 81244_4.book Page 180 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 1. Select MENU 2. Select Radar Setup Function Options Description (Default in bold) EBL Reference Mag/True The EBL gives you a bearing to a target on the Radar display window. Relative Timed Transmit Controls the radar’s timed transmission power-save mode.
Page 205: Warnings Of Potential Dangers
81244_4.book Page 181 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 7: Using the Radar (Analog) 7.12 Warnings of potential dangers If switched on, the following alarms will be triggered when you are in the radar application: • System alarms - anchor, timer, alarm clock and temperature. •...
Page 206 81244_4.book Page 182 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual...
Page 207: Using The Radar (Digital)
81244_4.book Page 183 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) The E-series can be used with digital radar scanners. Digital scanners offer: • Improved target definition. • Full-color image. •...
Page 208 81244_4.book Page 184 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Dual range Dual Range operation: Note: 1. Dual Range operation is not available if Marpa is ON. 2. With Dual Range switched on: • You cannot acquire MARPA targets. •...
Page 209: Radar Alarms
81244_4.book Page 185 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) Sea clutter curve Radar echoes from waves around your boat can clutter the centre of the radar picture, making it difficult to detect real targets. Several factors can effect the level of clutter you see, such as the mounting height of the radar, weather and sea conditions.
Page 210: Powering On/Off The Various Scanner Operating Modes
81244_4.book Page 186 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 8.3 Powering on/off the various scanner operating modes To control the power to the radar: SCANNER SCANNER RADAR Switch scanner ON Select required or OFF operating mode Notes: (1) When an open array antenna is fitted, the system stops the antenna in the forward facing position when Standby mode is selected.
Page 211: Radar Range And Image Quality
81244_4.book Page 187 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) 8.4 Radar range and image quality Radar operates by transmitting radio pulses, then detecting the reflections as the pulses bounce back from objects within radar range. The reflections are processed and displayed on-screen as ‘echoes’.
Page 212 81244_4.book Page 188 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Side lobes Side lobe patterns are produced by small amounts of energy from the transmitted pulses that are radiated outside the narrow main beam. The effects of side lobes are most noticeable with targets at short range (normally below 3 nm) and with large objects.
Page 213 81244_4.book Page 189 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) echoes are displayed beyond the range of the true target echo, but on the same bearing. True echo Multiple echoes Blind sectors Obstructions such as funnels and masts near the radar antenna can obstruct the radar beam and cause radar shadows or ‘blind sectors’.
Page 214 81244_4.book Page 190 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Rain or snow clutter Radar detects rain and snow. Returns from storm areas and rain squalls consist of countless small echoes which continually change in size, intensity and position. These returns sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell.
Page 215: Radar Window Overview
81244_4.book Page 191 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) 8.5 Radar window overview Dual Orientation Range range ring Radar Pre-set Motion indicator mode seperation range mode Radar status Data bar Icons Ships heading Ships marker position Land mass...
Page 216: Factors Affecting Echo Strength
81244_4.book Page 192 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Factors affecting echo strength • The physical size of the reflecting object. • The material from which the object is made. Metallic surfaces reflect signals better than non-metallic.
Page 217 81244_4.book Page 193 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) page 194 These orientation modes are used in conjunction with motion modes (see to control how your vessel’s progress is shown on screen. Heading-Up (H-UP) This is the default mode for the radar application.
Page 218: Setting The Motion Mode
81244_4.book Page 194 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Course-Up (C-UP) e.g: As your boat's heading changes: Current course upwards Radar picture fixed SHM rotates accordingly If you select a new course, the picture will reset to display the new course upwards. The reference used for Course-Up depends upon the information available at a given time.
Page 219 81244_4.book Page 195 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) Relative motion (RM) with optional vessel offset When the motion mode is set to Relative, the position of your boat is fixed on the screen and all the targets move relative to the boat. You can specify whether the boat is fixed in the centre of the window (0 offset) or offset by 1/3 or 2/3: 0 offset...
Page 220: Changing The Bearing Mode For Ebls
81244_4.book Page 196 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Changing the bearing mode for EBLs The default bearing mode for EBLs is relative to your vessel’s heading. If heading data is available, you can set the bearing mode to be relative (REL) or magnetic/true (M/T).
Page 221: Tuning The Radar Display
81244_4.book Page 197 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) 8.9 Tuning the radar display: Gain Gain reduces the effect of false echoes and clutter. For best results, it is recommended you retain the default AUTO setting. You can, however, adjust gain settings manually if required.
Page 222: Gain
81244_4.book Page 198 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Gain The gain control makes the radar picture clearer by changing the sensitivity of radar reception. • For long ranges - select a sensitivity level that gives a slight speckle in the back- ground.
Page 223: Super Hd Adjustments
81244_4.book Page 199 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) Super HD adjustments Only available if a ‘Super HD’ radar is fitted to your vessel. Note: You can generally use the default AUTO settings for best results, but two manual controls allow you to explore Super HD’s capabilities.
Page 224: Expansion
81244_4.book Page 200 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Expansion The expansion function allows you to either override the pulse length or to give larger returns so targets are easier to see. To override the pulse length 1.
Page 225: Synchronizing Radar Range And Chart Scale
81244_4.book Page 201 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) To change the radar range 1. Zoom to your required scale using the RANGE button on the keyboard. If Dual range is set to on, the Long range can not be set to less than the Short Note: range value.
Page 226: Range Rings
81244_4.book Page 202 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Distances Range from Functions between Bearings your boat points Variable Range Markers (VRMs) Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs) Floating VRMs Floating EBLs Range rings Range rings help you gauge the approximate distance between points at-a-glance. Range rings are centred on your position and displayed on the screen at pre-set intervals.
Page 227: The Variable Range Marker (Vrm) And Electronic Bearing Line (Ebl)
81244_4.book Page 203 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) Bearing and range from your vessel to cursor Cursor The Variable Range Marker (VRM) and Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) The VRM/EBL softkey opens the toolbars shown below: Variable Range Marker A Variable Range Marker (VRM) is a circle of variable radius centred on your vessel’s position.
Page 228: Combined Range And Bearing
81244_4.book Page 204 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual When this line is rotated to align with a target, the bearing relative to your current heading is measured and displayed on the ADJUST EBL softkey label. The data is also displayed if you select the EBL with the cursor.
Page 229: Floating Vrm And Ebl
81244_4.book Page 205 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) 3. To adjust settings, press either the ADJUST VRM or ADJUST EBL softkey and make changes with the rotary controller. To place a second VRM or EBL 1.
Page 230: Using Radar To Track Objects
81244_4.book Page 206 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual To unfloat a VRM or EBL 1. Press the VRM/EBL softkey. 2. Press the FLOATING EBL softkey (under SET UP VRM/EBL 2 if you are using a second floating VRM or EBL).
Page 231: Marpa
81244_4.book Page 207 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) Head-Up Circular Guard Zone Head-Up Relative Motion Rings 1nm Sector Guard Zone You can adjust the sensitivity of guard zones on the Alarms Setup Menu. For more Alarm Setup Menu page 289 information, see...
Page 232 81244_4.book Page 208 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Setting up MARPA You can customize the following parameters from the MARPA Options menu: Parameter Options Vector Length 0.5min, 1 min, 3 min, 6min, The time period specified for drawing 12min, 30 min, 60 min length of vectors.
Page 233 The better the quality of the heading and speed data, the better MARPA will perform. MARPA will function without SOG and COG in relative mode. For the best heading data a Raymarine SMART heading sensor or a gyro-stabilized autopilot is required.
Page 234 81244_4.book Page 210 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual If you change to a smaller range scale, targets may be beyond the range of your scanner and will be lost. In such cases, an on-screen warning will indicate that the target is off-screen.
Page 235 81244_4.book Page 211 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 8: Using the Radar (Digital) In relative motion mode, no vector extension of your boat is shown. The CPA line emerges from your own boat, with the target vector extension being shown as relative, not true.
Page 236: Displaying Vessel Identity (Ais)
81244_4.book Page 212 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Displaying vessel identity (AIS) If you have an AIS receiver fitted to your system, you can use it to: • Show the position and display vessel data for other AIS-equipped vessels within a specified range of your boat.
Page 237: Using The Data Application
81244_4.book Page 213 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 9: Using the data application Chapter 9: Using the data application 9.1 Introduction The data application enables you to view numeric data generated by the system or by instruments available on NMEA or SeaTalk. 9.2 Selecting a data application To select a data application: 1.
Page 238: Selecting The Data For Display
81244_4.book Page 214 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 9.3 Selecting the data for display You can either select a panel of pre-configured data or customize the application to display the data of your choice. Panel selection is a local setting and will therefore only affect the individual dis- Note: play on which you are working.
Page 239: Customize The Panels
81244_4.book Page 215 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 9: Using the data application e.g. ACTIVE WAYPOINT Move control Select required Select page including to Digital Data panel type Digital Data application Selected panel type window displayed Customize the panels You can customize each panel by changing: •...
Page 240 81244_4.book Page 216 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Selecting cell data To select the data that is to appear in each cell: 1. Select the data group for the relevant panel e.g. Data Groups Vessel e.g.
Page 241 81244_4.book Page 217 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 9: Using the data application Split horizontally e.g. e.g. Heading Speed Heading Speed 20.0kt 20.0kt SPLIT CELL Depth Trip Trip 48.5ft 13.85nm 13.85nm Cell for splitting Soft key indicates Cell splits horizontally selected direction of split Split vertically...
Page 242 81244_4.book Page 218 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual...
Page 243: Autopilot Control
81244_4.book Page 219 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 10: Autopilot Control Chapter 10:Autopilot Control If you have a Raymarine autopilot installed, you can access some of its functions from the E-Series display unit. WARNING:The autopilot functions available on the E-Series display unit do not replace the autopilot control head.
Page 244: To Engage The Autopilot From The Setup Menu
81244_4.book Page 220 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual When the autopilot is engaged, or you hotspot an active route or waypoint, the toolbar gives you the following options: Table 10-1: Active Navigation Toolbar STOP GOTO/FOLLOW Opens the Pilot Control screen.
Page 245: Autopilot Status Indicator
81244_4.book Page 221 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 10: Autopilot Control Autopilot Status Indicator An indicator in the top-right corner of the display unit tells you the current status of the autopilot. Table 10-2: Autopilot status indicators Icon Autopilot mode Standby.
Page 246: Waypoint Arrival
81244_4.book Page 222 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Table For a list of the softkeys available while the Autopilot Control screen is open, see 10-3, Autopilot Control Toolbar Table 10-3: Autopilot Control Toolbar AUTO Engage the autopilot and hold the current course (avail- able when the autopilot is in Track or Standby mode).
Page 247: When You Reach The Last Waypoint In Your Route
81244_4.book Page 223 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 10: Autopilot Control …when you reach the last waypoint in your route The E-Series display: • sounds the waypoint arrival alarm • displays the Pilot Control screen with ‘Last Waypoint’ in the Next Waypoint field. The toolbar gives you three options: Press CLEAR ALARM to silence the alarm and keep the autopilot engaged in auto mode, continuing on the current heading.
Page 248 81244_4.book Page 224 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual...
Page 249: Chapter 11:Video
81244_4.book Page 225 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 11: Video Chapter 11:Video 11.1 Introduction The video application allows you to use your E-Series Display to view images from a video player, on board camera or DVD player. Your Display is supplied with cabling to connect to equipment using a composite input source.
Page 250: Customizing The Video Application
81244_4.book Page 226 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Customizing the video application When you first use the video application, it defaults the input source type to Composite, Video 1, 2, 3 or 4 Cycle Video labels the video images and sets the option...
Page 251 81244_4.book Page 227 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 11: Video Video Setup Menu Cycle 1 VIDEO 1 Cycle 2 VIDEO 2 Cycle 3 VIDEO 3 Cycle 4 VIDEO 4 Cycle Period 10secs Video 1... S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 Video 2... (S-VIDEO VIDEO 1) Video 3...
Page 252 81244_4.book Page 228 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Engine room Bridge Stern PRESENTATION Cycling through the video inputs You can set up your video application to automatically cycle through the images being received. This is particularly useful if you have on-board cameras and wish to use them to obtain a regular overview of your boat, engine room etc.
Page 253: Adjusting The Image
81244_4.book Page 229 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 11: Video Running the video cycle With a video application active: CYCLE VIDEO PRESENTATION You will not be able to change the aspect ratio, contrast, brightness or color lev- Note: els of any video image when the video cycle is running.
Page 254 81244_4.book Page 230 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual...
Page 255: Chapter 12:Engine Monitoring
E-Series display via NMEA2000/SeaTalk Note: For details of compatible engines and related software updates, please re- fer to the Raymarine website on www.raymarine.com. Fuel 1 Fuel 2...
Page 256 81244_4.book Page 232 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual i. With an engine monitor window active, select the Panel Setup Menu: Setup Panel Setup Menu... MENU GPS Setup... Select Panel Setup Menu ii. Set the number of engines: Panel Setup Menu Configure: ENGINE...
Page 257: The Engine Monitor Display
81244_4.book Page 233 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 12: Engine Monitoring 12.3 The engine monitor display Engine data is displayed in a series of pre-configured panels. Each panel contains a particular set or data. You can choose the panel that suits your requirements via the soft keys: Panel Type Fuel...
Page 258: Graphical Engine Data
81244_4.book Page 234 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Graphical engine data You can display engine tilt and trim data. You may need to set up a new page (or modify an existing page set) for this data as an engine application window is not included in the pre configured page sets.
Page 259: Chapter 13:Using The Course Deviation Indicator
81244_4.book Page 235 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 13: Using the Course Deviation Indicator Chapter 13:Using the Course Deviation Indicator 13.1 Introduction With your display receiving accurate heading and position information, you can use the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) to monitor your course and accurately steer to a target waypoint.
Page 260: Steering Instructions
81244_4.book Page 236 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Steering instructions The steering instructions below the rolling road tell you what correction is needed to maintain your course and arrive at the target waypoint. Instruction Cause STEER STARBOARD XTE error to port is more than a 1/4 of the maximum XTE error...
Page 261: Chapter 14:Weather (Us Only)
All information presented by this service is advisory only. You acknowledge the risk of incomplete and erroneous information and assume complete responsibility and risks associated with this device, and accordingly release Raymarine, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and WSI Corporation from any and all claims arising from the use of this service.
Page 262: Pre-Requisites For Using The Weather Application
For your E-Series to display weather data, your system must be connected to a Raymarine SR100 Sirius weather receiver which is supplying the appropriate data. For your vessel to be displayed and for weather reports to be available at your position, you will need a fix for your boat’s position and be within US coastal waters.
Page 263: The Weather Display
81244_4.book Page 239 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 14: Weather (US only) 14.4 The weather display The main features of the weather display are as follows: Range Animation time/data Signal strength Status 2400 nm 12:00 22/11 Medium Marine zone Surface observation...
Page 264: Weather Graphics
81244_4.book Page 240 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 14.7 Weather graphics This section summarizes the weather symbols used within the weather application. For details of each weather type, please refer to the appropriate section. Weather symbols Waves Storm cast...
Page 265: Precipitation (Nowrad)
81244_4.book Page 241 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 14: Weather (US only) Precipitation (NOWRad) NOWRad displays the type and level of precipitation: Note: Dashes indicate that data is not available. Color code Precipitation type Intensity Light green Rain ( 15-19 dBz ) Medium green Rain...
Page 266: Sea Surface Temperature (Sst)
81244_4.book Page 242 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Sea surface temperature (SST) The temperature range of the sea surface is indicated by shading. This shading ranges through blue/green/ yellow/orange/red. For details of how to view the sea surface temperature at a specific point, page 246 Canadian radar...
Page 267: Lightning
81244_4.book Page 243 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 14: Weather (US only) Tropical storm data Tropical storm data can be displayed for a selected storm. This includes: • The storm’s name, type, date and time. • The position, direction and speed of travel of the storm. •...
Page 268: City Forecasts
81244_4.book Page 244 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual To identify the station and display more associated weather data: Station Data e.g. Station ID 41010 OBJECT INFO Station Name KSUT Time 02:36PM OK for more info Wind speed 19.4kt Wind Direction...
Page 269: Waves
81244_4.book Page 245 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 14: Weather (US only) Wind This option displays the current wind direction and magnitude. You can choose (via the Weather Setup Menu) to display the wind symbol as either an arrow or a wind barb.
Page 270: Surface Pressure
81244_4.book Page 246 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Wave Period Wave Direction Viewing data at a For details of how to view actual wave data at a specific point, see particular location (below) Note: To view full numerical wave information, use the available information boxes.
Page 271: Setting Up Animation
81244_4.book Page 247 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 14: Weather (US only) • The forecast for wind, wave or surface pressure. • The weather radar history loop (NOWRad). Setting up animation To setup the animated weather graphic for forecasting (wind, wave or surface pressure) or for the weather radar history loop: ANIMATE TYPE N'RAD...
Page 272: Tropical Statements
81244_4.book Page 248 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Tropical statements To display the reports for the latest tropical weather statements: Tropical Statements WEATHER TROPICAL REPORTS... STATEMENT Marine warnings To display a report for the current warnings (US coastal or near shore): 1.
Page 273: Watchbox Warnings
81244_4.book Page 249 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 14: Weather (US only) Marine Zone Forecasts for FORECAST AT SHIP Toggle to required report position 14.10 Watchbox warnings To display available watchbox warnings: e.g. Watchbox warnings WATCHBOX WEATHER WARNINGS REPORTS...
Page 274: Displaying Marine Watchboxes
81244_4.book Page 250 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual and/or updated in the database irrespective of the status that you have the alarm or show/ hide feature set to. Displaying marine watchboxes When the marine watchboxes feature is set to ON (default), any regions for which an alert is valid are highlighted on the weather map as a red polygon.
Page 275: Weather Application Setup
81244_4.book Page 251 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 14: Weather (US only) 14.11 Weather application setup When a weather application is the active window, the set up for your weather application can be changed from the standard configuration to suit your particular needs.
Page 276: Showing/Hiding Marine Watchboxes And Zone Boundaries
81244_4.book Page 252 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Showing/hiding marine watchboxes and zone boundaries By default your weather application displays marine zone boundaries and marine watchboxes. If required, you can hide these options: MARINE ZONES SHOW PRESENTATION WATCHBOX...
Page 277: Sirius Audio (Us Only)
81244_4.book Page 253 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 15: Sirius Audio (US only) Chapter 15:Sirius Audio (US only) If you have a Sirius data receiver installed, you can use the E-Series display unit to control satellite radio broadcasts. Refer to the SR50/SR100 documentation for installation information.
Page 278: Tuning To A Channel
81244_4.book Page 254 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Table 15-1, Sirius Audio The softkeys give you access to the functions outlined in Toolbar Table 15-1: Sirius Audio Toolbar Controls the mute setting. MUTE ON/OFF PRESETS…...
Page 279: Filtering Categories From The Browse
81244_4.book Page 255 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 15: Sirius Audio (US only) Filtering categories from the browse This feature allows you to choose a category from which to browse channels; other categories are excluded from the browse. To filter categories 1.
Page 280: Presets
81244_4.book Page 256 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 15.6 Presets You can assign up to 18 channels to presets to make tuning, scanning and browsing easier. To assign a channel to a preset, use the PRESETS softkey from the main control screen or the EDIT PRESETS softkey from any of the following screens: •...
Page 281: To Enable Blocking
81244_4.book Page 257 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 15: Sirius Audio (US only) To enable blocking On the Sirius Radio Control screen: 1. Press the SETUP CHANNELS softkey. 2. Press the PARENTAL LOCK ON/OFF softkey so that ON is highlighted. To set up a password On the Sirius Radio Control screen: 1.
Page 282: To Enter A Password
81244_4.book Page 258 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual To enter a password If you select a blocked channel from the channel list or want to block a channel when the parental lock is on, you will be asked to enter the password. 1.
Page 283: Navtex
81244_4.book Page 259 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 16: Navtex Chapter 16: Navtex 16.1 Overview The display can be used to view marine safety information including weather forecasts and marine warnings received from a Navtex receiver. You can select the type of warning message that will trigger this alert on your display.
Page 284: Viewing Messages
81244_4.book Page 260 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 16.4 Viewing messages Displaying the Navtex Message List To view messages stored in your system: Setup Radar Setup... GPS Setup... MENU Compass Setup... AIS Setup... Navtex Messages Highlight Navtex messages Select Navtex...
Page 285: Sorting The Message List
81244_4.book Page 261 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 16: Navtex To select the message alert categories: Navtex Alert Menu A - Navigational warnings B - Meteorological warnings C - Ice reports D - Search and rescue information E - Meteorological forecasts F - ilot service messages G - Decca messages H - Loran messages...
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Page 287: Automatic Identification System (Ais)
81244_4.book Page 263 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 17: Automatic Identification System (AIS) Chapter 17: Automatic Identification System (AIS) 17.1 Introduction This chapter details the AIS system and how it can be used as a safety aid. Once set up you can overlay the AIS on chart or radar windows and use it to: •...
Page 288 81244_4.book Page 264 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Class A Class B Data details (Sends and receives) (receives only) Static Data Ship's name Type Call sign IMO number Length and beam Antenna loctation Voyage Related Data Draft Cargo information Destination...
Page 289: What Do I Need To Run Ais
81244_4.book Page 265 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 17: Automatic Identification System (AIS) 17.3 What do I need to run AIS? In order to run AIS, you will need: • A receive only unit or a full transponder. Note: A receiver will allow you to receive data about other vessels in your area but will not allow other vessels to ‘see’...
Page 290: How Is Ais Data Displayed
81244_4.book Page 266 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 17.5 How is AIS data displayed? Heading Large vessel Direction of turn Small vessel Sleeping target 097°T 11.6kt Safety 1 .237nm critical data 00h04m33s COG/SOG Safe zone (defined by Dangerous vector distance or time)
Page 291: Viewing Target Information
81244_4.book Page 267 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 17: Automatic Identification System (AIS) Timings for AIS Lost Target alarm 20 secs=SOG >23kt 30 secs=SOG 14-23kt 60 secs=SOG 3-14kt 6mins if SOG less than 3kt Viewing target information You can display information relating to individual AIS targets. When a target is highlighted with the cursor, the soft keys change to allow you to select the following options: •...
Page 292 81244_4.book Page 268 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 10.9kt 7.719nm AIS DATA AUTO 00h57m27s Move cursor over Safety critical data relevant target displayed AIS List You can also view a list of AIS targets. The list provides collision avoidance data for the highlighted target: To display the AIS List: TARGET...
Page 293 81244_4.book Page 269 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 17: Automatic Identification System (AIS) Viewing full AIS data To display detailed AIS data for an individual target e.g. static and dynamic and voyage related data: Move cursor over required target VIEW FULL AIS DATA...
Page 294: Using Ais For Collision Avoidance
81244_4.book Page 270 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual To disable the dangerous target alarm: 1. Select Menu. 2. Select Alarm Setup. 3. Select AIS Alarms Setup. 4. Switch Dangerous Targets Alarm to OFF. 5. Press OK. Setting up an AIS safe zone To set up a safe zone around your vessel and specify the time to safe zone: MARPA &...
Page 295: Marpa And Ais Options
81244_4.book Page 271 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 17: Automatic Identification System (AIS) Parameter Options (Default in bold) Time to safe zone 3 mins, 6 mins, 12 mins, 24 mins If a target enters your safe zone within this time period, it is considered dangerous.
Page 296: Ais Alarms
81244_4.book Page 272 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual AIS Alarm active icon North-Up (Relative Motion) Local AIS Local Alarm "AIS message" AIS message This alarm must be acknowledged on your AIS Receiver. To remove this message press REMOVE MESSAGE.
Page 297: Active Alarm List
81244_4.book Page 273 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 17: Automatic Identification System (AIS) 17.8 Simulator We recommend that you use the simulator to familiarize yourself with the AIS function. page 285 When the system simulator is switched on (see ), it displays 20 AIS targets within a 25nm range.
Page 298: Simulator
81244_4.book Page 274 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual...
Page 299: System Setup And Customizing
81244_4.book Page 275 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 18: System setup and customizing Chapter 18: System setup and customizing This chapter describes how to setup and customize your E-Series display. Any settings that you change will be stored by the display and shown each time you power on. You can, of course change these settings as many times as you wish.
Page 300: Re Configuring The Application And Page Layout
81244_4.book Page 276 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Re configuring the application and page layout To change the configuration of applications and/or page layout or switch off pages: 1. Select the edit page set option: PAGE Press &...
Page 301: Return To Default Setting
81244_4.book Page 277 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 18: System setup and customizing page 276 1. Display the Select Page Set Menu, as described on 2. Rename the page set: Rename Page Set RENAME PAGE SET... To make changes use: Soft key Highlight page for renaming Return to default setting...
Page 302 81244_4.book Page 278 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 18.3 Changing the databar You can change the data bar to meet your own particular needs. This includes: • Position - top or side. • Size (top position only). •...
Page 303: Data Bar Size
81244_4.book Page 279 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 18: System setup and customizing Data bar size When the data bar is positioned at the top of your screen, you have the option of displaying the bar in either a Large or Normal format. The large bar provides more data: Large data bar...
Page 304: Turning The Compass Bar On And Off
81244_4.book Page 280 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual • When you use the compass bar with an active waypoint, the bearing marker is BLUE and the active waypoint symbol indicates the bearing to your waypoint. Turning the compass bar on and off You turn the compass bar on and off from the data toolbar.
Page 305: Customizing The Contents Of The Data Bar
81244_4.book Page 281 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 18: System setup and customizing Customizing the contents of the data bar You can customize your data bar so that it contains the particular information that you require. The table that follows, shows the available data. Data groups Data (abbreviations in brackets) Vessel position (Ves Pos)
Page 306 81244_4.book Page 282 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual If the GPS fix is lost or if the system simulator is switched on, the system will pause the ground log and trip counters. When the GPS fix returns, or the system simulator is switched off, the ground log and trip counters resume.
Page 307 81244_4.book Page 283 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 18: System setup and customizing Sea Temp Sea Temp 57.9 57.9 Speed Air Temp MOVE DATA... 85.9 216.7kt Speed Air Temp Save move 216.7kt 85.9 Highlight Move data data for moving Removing data Once you have selected the configure option (see above), you can remove data within the bar.
Page 308: Changing The Set Up Menu Options
81244_4.book Page 284 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual The options that are available depend on what is connected to your system. System-wide menus These menus control functions throughout the system. When you first power on your display the default values are used. The tables that follow show the sub-menus, default settings and options available.
Page 309 81244_4.book Page 285 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 18: System setup and customizing System Setup MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) Position Mode Lat/Long Controls whether the position is expressed in latitude and lon- TD’s gitude co-ordinates or Loran TDs. TD Setup Various Position Mode...
Page 310 81244_4.book Page 286 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) Settings Reset Resets all system setup menus, including page sets and the data bar to the factory default. Waypoints, routes and tracks are NOT removed. Settings and Data Reset Resets all system setup menus, including page sets and the data bar to the factory default.
Page 311 81244_4.book Page 287 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 18: System setup and customizing MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) Knots Speed Units Choose the units that you require speed to be measured in. Meters Depth Units Feet Choose the units that you require depths to be measured in. Fathoms Fahrenheit Temperature Units...
Page 312 81244_4.book Page 288 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) NMEA Port Setting Select the appropriate setting dependent on the equipment NMEA 4,800 attached to the NMEA port for each individual display. Navtex 4,800 When Navtex 4,800 or 9,600 selected, the option to view Navtex 9,600...
Page 313 81244_4.book Page 289 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 18: System setup and customizing Alarm Setup Menu The Alarm Setup Menu is divided into these sub-menus: • System Alarms Setup. • Navigation Alarms Setup. • Radar Alarms Setup. • Fishfinder Alarms Setup. •...
Page 314 81244_4.book Page 290 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Navigation Alarms Setup Navigation alarms will sound in any application when you are navigating. MENU ITEM OPTIONS (Default in bold) 0.1nm Arrival Alarm Radius 0.01 - 9.99nm The distance from the target waypoint or the closest point of approach to the target waypoint that triggers the arrival alarm to sound.
Page 315 81244_4.book Page 291 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 18: System setup and customizing MENU ITEM OPTION (Default in bold) 1000ft Deep Fish Limit (0002ft - 5000ft) Fish Alarm Depth LImit Specifies the upper value for the Shallow Depth Alarm Switches the shallow depth alarm on or off.
Page 316 OTHER SET UP RESTART GPS Only available if connected to Raymarine landbased GPS e.g. 114 Positional accuracy is dependent upon these parameters; in particular, the azimuth and elevation angles are used in a triangulation process to calculate your position. Horizontal Dilution of Position (HDOP) is a measure of this accuracy; a higher figure signifies a greater positional error.
Page 317 • MEDIUM - for general use • LOW - for use when travelling at speed Compass Setup This option can be used to linearize a Raymarine ST80 active compass or Smart Heading sensor connected on SeaTalk. To linearize (‘swing’) your compass proceed as follows: 1.
Page 318 81244_4.book Page 294 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Databar Setup page 277 This sub-menu accesses the Configure Data Bar Menu - refer to for full details. Select Page Set This sub-menu accesses the Select Page Sets Menu. For details of how to reconfigure page 276 the page sets, please see System Diagnostics...
Page 319: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
In order to minimize these effects and enable you to get the best possible performance from your Raymarine equip- ment, guidelines are given in the installations manual, to enable you to ensure min- imum interaction between different items of equipment, i.e.
Page 320: Cleaning The Display
Do not use a jet wash. Recommended cleaning procedure For improved cleaning, use Marine Shield Marine Electronics Screen Cleaner, which has been approved and tested by Raymarine for use with Raymarine electronic displays (if Marine Shield is not available, use fresh water).
Page 321: Resetting The Display
81244_4.book Page 297 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 19: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 19.3 Resetting the Display You can reset the E-Series Display in several ways: • Settings reset. • Settings and data reset. Settings reset All system set-up menus, including page sets and the data bar are reset to the factory default, when you apply a settings reset.
Page 322 81244_4.book Page 298 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Applying a settings and data reset To carry out a settings and data reset: Setup System Setup Menu Radar Setup... Position mode... Lat/Long MENU ID Setup... GPS Status...
Page 323: Troubleshooting Your Display
• Check SeaTalk High Speed switch or Crossover Coupler correctly connected (see Installation Guide). How do I upgrade my Display software? Visit www.raymarine.com and click on Support to download the latest software. Follow the instruc- tions included with these downloads.
Page 324 81244_4.book Page 300 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Problem Solution How do I reset my display? page 297 Via the system setup menu. For details see page Display very dull/hard to view page 19 •...
Page 325 Check the weather graphics are switched on in the weather graphics menu (see page 238 Fishfinder Problem Solution How do I upgrade my DSM software? Visit www.raymarine com and click on Support to download the latest software. Follow the instruc- tions included with these downloads.
Page 326: Getting Technical Support
• Check that cable connecting the scanner to the Display is securely connected and undamaged. ‘Scanner software incompatible’ message • Check software revisions by contacting your local Raymarine dealer. “Invalid scanner software: Version xx.x, Version xx.x required” Incorrect software version installed. Contact your local Raymarine dealer.
Page 327: Help Us To Help You
81244_4.book Page 303 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 19: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Raymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service, on the world wide web, through our worldwide dealer network and by telephone help line. If you are unable to resolve a problem, please use any of these facilities to obtain additional help.
Page 328: World Wide Web
Raymarine products. Contacting Raymarine in the US You can contact Raymarine in the US either using the Raymarine world wide web as detailed above or by calling one of the telephone numbers below. For accessories and parts...
Page 329: Contacting Raymarine In Europe
81244_4.book Page 305 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Chapter 19: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Contacting Raymarine in Europe You can contact Raymarine in Europe either using the Raymarine world wide web as detailed above or by calling the telephone number below For technical support, service and accessories:...
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Page 331 81244_4.book Page 307 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Appendix A Appendix A:Specification for the E80 and E120 Displays General Approvals Essential requirements of: CE - conforms to Europe: R&TTE 1999/5/EC, EMC 2004/108/EC. FCC - compliant with USA: CFR47 Parts 2 & 80. Canada: RSS - 138.
Page 332 81244_4.book Page 308 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual System Alarms Alarm clock, Anchor, Arrival, Deep depth, MOB, Offtrack, Shallow depth, Temperature, Timer Navigation Alarms Arrival alarm, offtrack XTE alarm. Connectors 13 pin Radar scanner 3 pin SeaTalk + 3 pin alarm out 5 pin NMEA 0183 5 pin SeaTalk2/NMEA 2000...
Page 333 Own boats position in lat/lon, XTE, TTG and SOG/COG selectable. Bearing and distance to waypoint. Bearing and distance to cursor and ETA. Pilot Integration Set Raymarine Autopilot to Track, AUTO and Stby modes Variation Source Auto (SeaTalk/NMEA/Internal algorithm) or Manual...
Page 334 81244_4.book Page 310 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual 3D Chart features Cartography Navionics Charts on CompactFlash cards Chart of the world built in. Presentation Modes Active motion mode, planning mode, Adjust rotation and pitch, port, starboard, forward and aft view, multiple views, Vessel offset Waypoints Waypoints entered at vessel or lat/lon position.
Page 335 81244_4.book Page 311 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Appendix A MARPA Manual acquisition of 10 targets, automatic tracking, dan- gerous target alarms, safe zone, target history, true or rela- tive vectors, CPA graphics and indication of target speed/ course, bearing/ range, CPA and TCPA. Variation Source Auto (SeaTalk/NMEA/Internal algorithm) or Manual Guard Zone Alarm...
Page 336 81244_4.book Page 312 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Magnetic Sensor NMEA (required for fast heading data, suitable for MARPA), or SeaTalk Waypoint Display Create waypoints and target waypoint displayed with User control of symbols and groups MARPA Manual acquisition of 25 targets, automatic tracking, dan- gerous target alarms, safe zone, target history, true or rela-...
Page 337 Engine monitor features Visit www.raymarine.com for a list of compatible engines. Panel type 5 panels available. Pre-defined (engine, engine and fuel, fuel resources, engine and resources, twin engines or triple engine support) or user-configured.
Page 338 81244_4.book Page 314 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual AIS features Target symbols Sleeping, activated, selected, dangerous and lost. Target information AIS vectors, safety critical data and full AIS data. Collision avoidance Safe zones and safety messages. Alarms Local alarm messages, lost targets Interfacing...
Page 339 81244_4.book Page 315 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Appendix B Appendix B: List of Abbreviations Abbrev. Description Abbrev. Description Degrees Centigrade Kilo pascals Degrees Farenheit Knots Automatic Identification System Kiloyards Alarm Liters Amperes Latitude Auto Automatic Longitude Category Metres CCFL Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Manual...
Page 340 81244_4.book Page 316 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networded Display Reference Manual Abbrev. Description Abbrev. Description Time variable gain Variable made good Transmit Waypoint Universal time constant‘ Cross track error Velocity made good...
Page 341 81244_4.book Page 317 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Appendix C Appendix C: List of cursor labels Label Feature Application Ruler line Chart AIS target Chart and Radar Course Over Ground vector Chart Centre of radar Radar Floating EBL/VRM Radar Guard zone Radar Heading vector...
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Page 343 81244_4.book Page 319 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Appendix D Appendix D:Glossary of weather terms Note: For types of warnings, watches and advisories, please refer to the NOAA website at www.nws.noaa.gov/glossary. Definition Term Cold front The boundary between two different air masses where cold air pushes warm air out of the way and brings colder weather.
Page 344 81244_4.book Page 320 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networded Display Reference Manual Term Definition Category 2 Winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 km/hr). Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal. Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down.
Page 345 81244_4.book Page 321 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Appendix D Term Definition Category 5 Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr). Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal. Complete roof fail- ure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some com- plete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away.
Page 346 81244_4.book Page 322 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networded Display Reference Manual Term Definition Tropical cyclone A low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. The cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms and, in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth's surface.
Page 347 81244_4.book Page 323 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Index Index active list local classes of data Numerics collision avoidance 3D Chart displaying data aerial photo overlay full AIS data boat symbol list combining with fishfinder menu controls options declutter running display safe zone...
Page 348 81244_4.book Page 324 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual offtrack alarm position radar guard zones symbol setup menu Bottom anchor alarm fill anchor alarm radius image fishfinder lock navigation alarms setup Bridge NMEA heading radar Business services shallow Buttons...
Page 349 Compass Setup show/hide Contact waypoint Navionics index Raymarine in Europe information Raymarine in US name synchronizing with 3D Control panel synchronizing with radar range Course text deviation indicator tide information over ground indication...
Page 350 81244_4.book Page 326 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Cursor shallow alarm autohide spot soundings labels target ID position in data bar Detecting targets Cycling video inputs Dialog boxes editing Digital data application Dangerous AIS target selecting a panel Dangerous target alarm Display...
Page 351 81244_4.book Page 327 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Index Echoes digit blind lines indirect offset multiple reading target ID Edit display description dialog boxes DSM reset routes factors that impair performance select route for editing fish alarm select track for editing frequency tracks automatic...
Page 352 81244_4.book Page 328 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual white line SeaTalk2 zooming Floating VRMs/EBLs Land features Follow Language route Light sectors Forecasts Lighting, adjusting city Lightning marine zone List Forward view Frequency calibration Live image Local chart view Gain...
Page 353 81244_4.book Page 329 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Index bearings Moving objects distances Multi-media cards ranges cautions VRMs use of Menus Multi-media chart cards, CompactFlash 3D Chart setup cards accessing Multiple echoes Multiple views alarm setup fishfinder alarms Navigate navigation alarms stop navigating to a waypoint radar alarms...
Page 354 81244_4.book Page 330 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual output setup archiving information port setting transferring information North up mode Photo aerial overlay opaqueness level Object information overlay area Offset panoramic depth Ping speed enable temperature rate limit vessel...
Page 355 81244_4.book Page 331 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Index detecting targets range EBLs rings bearing mode synchronizing with chart floating VRMs/EBLs relative motion mode risk assessment gain safezone getting the best picture scanner operating modes standby interference rejection timed transmit rain clutter transmit sea clutter...
Page 356 81244_4.book Page 332 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual Resetting cross track error clutter settings and data reset surface temperature the system temperature, at particular location temperature, in data bar Retrieving information from CompactFlash card SeaTalk alarms Reversing a route SeaTalk2...
Page 357 Stations, surface observation sleeping Status uncertain Targets icons radar Steering, using CDI TD Setup Storm cast Technical support Storms Navionics cartography tracking Raymarine products tropical Europe Surface observation stations Temperature Surface pressure alarm Symbols lower limit AIS targets upper limit boat...
Page 358 81244_4.book Page 334 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual offset measurement sea/water setup menu depth Text distance 3D Chart measurement extended character set speed show/hide temperature size volume Tidal information station Variation source tide details Vectors vectors Time...
Page 359 81244_4.book Page 335 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM Index VMG Wind/Waypoint, in data bar using the waypoint list using waypoint list VRMs with cursor floating number of measuring with overview unfloating password protection using with fishfinder enabling/disabling using with radar setting up placing Wakes...
Page 360 81244_4.book Page 336 Thursday, January 31, 2008 1:53 PM E-Series Networked Display Reference Manual marine alerts Chart tropical statements Fishfinder viewing position sea surface temperature Radar sea temperature at particular location setup application options simulator snow specifying elements storm cast storms tracking tropical...

Raymarine E Series Reference Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 General Operation

Chapter 3 Working with Waypoints

Chapter 4 Using the Chart

Chapter 5: 3D Chart

Chapter 6 The Fishfinder

Chapter 7 Using the Radar (Analog)

Chapter 8 Using the Radar (Digital)

Chapter 9 Using the Data Application

Chapter 10 Autopilot Control

Chapter 11:Video

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for Raymarine E Series