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- Page 1 Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company.
- Page 2 Raychart 425 Chartplotter Owner’s Handbook Document # 81172_3 Date: March 2002...
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Page 4: Safety Notices
Note: It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgement. This device, therefore, should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement. The Raychart 425 Chartplotter is designed to use Navionics Nav-Chart chart cards which provide cartography in seamless vector format. ... -
Page 5: Warranty
Warranty To register your Raychart 425 ownership, please take a few minutes to fill out the Warranty registration card. It is very important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the factory in order to receive full warranty benefits. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents - Raychart 425 Chartplotter SAFETY NOTICES... iii Warranty ... iv EMC Conformance ... iv Technical Accuracy... iv Chapter 1: Overview ... 1-1 1.1 Introduction...1-1 How this Handbook is Organized ...1-1 1.2 Satellite Differential System ...1-2 How it Works ...1-3 Availability of the WAAS and EGNOS ...1-4... - Page 7 3.3 Working with Routes...3-9 Creating a New Route ...3-10 Saving the Current Route ...3-11 Clearing the Current Route from the Screen ...3-12 Retrieving a Route from the Database ...3-12 Displaying Route Leg and Waypoint Information ...3-13 Erasing or (re)Naming a Route ...3-14 Editing a Route ...3-14 3.4 Following Routes and Going to Target Points...3-16 Follow a Route ...3-17...
- Page 8 Simulated SOG ...4-4 Simulated COG ...4-5 4.3 Chart Set Up Parameters ...4-5 Orientation ...4-7 Plotter Mode ...4-7 Show Waypoints ...4-7 Waypoint Symbol ...4-8 Autozoom ...4-8 Screen Amplifier ...4-8 COG Vector ...4-8 Arrival Circle ...4-8 Anchor Alarm ...4-8 XTE Alarm ...4-9 Chart Text ...4-9 Chart Boundaries ...4-9 Depth Contours <5M ...4-9...
- Page 9 6.2 Resetting the System ...6-2 6.3 Problem Solving...6-2 Fault Finding ...6-3 6.4 Technical Support ...6-3 Appendix A: Raychart 425 Specification ... A-1 Appendix B: Raystar 120 Specification ...B-1 Appendix C: NMEA Data ...C-1 Appendix D: List of Abbreviations ... D-1 Raychart 425 Mounting Template ...1-iii...
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Page 10: Chapter 1: Overview
Raystar 120 GPS Receiver. The Raystar 120 utilizes Satellite Differential (SD) signals for enhanced navigational accuracy over conventional shore based differential GPS systems (dGPS). The Raychart 425 Chartplotter is waterproof and can be installed either above or below deck. The equipment comprises: •... -
Page 11: Satellite Differential System
Appendix C defines the NMEA data received/transmitted by the Chartplotter. Appendix D provides a list of abbreviations used in this handbook. Installation Templates for the Raychart 425 and its associated Raystar 120 GPS Receiver are included at the end of this handbook. 1.2 Satellite Differential System... -
Page 12: How It Works
Chapter 1: Overview The combination of the WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS systems will provide global satellite based differential GPS augmentation into the future. How it Works The following description is based on WAAS, but the principles apply equally to the EGNOS and MSAS systems. WAAS comprises the following components: •... -
Page 13: Availability Of The Waas And Egnos
Availability of the WAAS and EGNOS The WAAS system is presently broadcasting in North America. The Raychart 425 Chartplotter is EGNOS compatible. However, at the time of going to print the EGNOS was still under test. Further information is available on the Raytheon (WAAS), and the European Space Agency (EGNOS) websites. -
Page 14: The Chartplotter
Chapter 1: Overview 1.3 The Chartplotter Display Features and Functions The Raychart 425 Chartplotter includes the following : • Detailed navigation information is displayed when a Navionics Nav-Chart card is installed. • Uses positional information from Satellite Differential GPS to dis- play vessel’s position. -
Page 15: Operating Controls
• On-screen database lists which enable the editing of items. The controls are shown in Figure 1-3; they are back-lit for night-time use. 128 nm Figure 1-3: Raychart 425 Chartplotter Operating Controls Raychart 425 Chartplotter Status Bar GOTO key GOTO... -
Page 16: Trackpad And Cursor
Chapter 1: Overview Trackpad and Cursor The trackpad is used to move the cursor horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The cursor is the cross-hair symbol (+) which is used to select a position or item on the chart. The longer that the edge of the trackpad is pressed, the faster the cursor moves. -
Page 17: Function Bar
As with pop-up menus, when a database list is on-screen, a set of associated soft keys is also displayed; use the trackpad to select an item from the list, then use the appropriate function to edit the item, eg. a Waypoint or a Route can be erased. Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 18: Chapter 2: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides information and instructions to allow you to practice using the Raychart 425 Chartplotter. It is intended to help you become familiar with the controls before you start using the chartplotter for routine navigation. -
Page 19: Switching On/Off
➤ To change the lighting and contrast: 1. Press the POWER key to display the lighting controls (Figure 2-1). WARNING NOTICES TO MARINERS CONTAIN ALL CAPTAIN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PROPER USE. Press “ENTER” to continue. Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 20: Chart Simulator
Chapter 2: Getting Started The last-used control is highlighted in inverse video. 2. Press the trackpad left/right to select the LIGHTS function. 3. Press the trackpad top/bottom to increase or decrease the lighting to one of four levels. You can press and hold the trackpad to change the setting more rapidly. -
Page 21: Controlling The Display
• Bearing & Distance Indication (BDI) • Waypoint data • Navigation data • Time/Date data • Return to Set Up functions Note: Press GOTO to return to normal Chart display at any time. Figure 2-2: Set Up Function Bar Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4694_1... - Page 22 Chapter 2: Getting Started Press PAGE to return to Chart display SUNRISE 06.23 SUNSET 21.34 TODAY AT POSITION (USER SELECTED) 50°45 .000 N 001°06 .000 W (c) TIME 12:34 DATE 26/01/99 STEER STARBOARD Press to display PAGE Time/Date information POSITION 50°45.000 N 001°06.000 W(c) COG 230°...
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Page 23: Moving Around The Chart
• When the vessel moves near the edge of the chart window, the chart is redrawn with the vessel at the centre and the cursor homed on the vessel. • Whilst homed, the status bar indicates vessel position, SOG and COG . Figure 2-4: Primary Function Bar Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 24: Changing The Chart Scale
Chapter 2: Getting Started • If Screen Amplifier is enabled, the vessel is positioned so as to increase screen forward visibility, see Chapter 4: Setting Up. 3. To release the cursor from homed mode press the trackpad to move the cursor away from the vessel’s current position. - Page 25 The chart information is restored when you return to a chart scale for which the information is available. ➤ To zoom out to a less detailed chart, press the top of the RANGE key as many times as required. 128 nm Figure 2-6: Chart Detail Boundaries Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4988_2...
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Page 26: Using Navionics Nav-Chart Cards
Chapter 2: Getting Started 2.5 Using Navionics Nav-Chart Cards The chartplotter has a built-in world map that can be used for route planning. Most areas (these are shown with chart box boundaries) are covered at a range of approximately 512nm as shown on the Status Bar at the top of the screen. -
Page 27: Removing A Nav-Chart Card
The boundary of each chart digitized in the current card is defined by a box or rectangle. (You can switch off the chart boundaries display as part of the chartplotter set up described in Chapter 4). Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4706_2... -
Page 28: Chapter 3: Operation
Raychart 425. Safety The Raychart 425 makes it very easy to mark a waypoint and travel towards it. However, always check first that the route is safe. If using the chartplotter in combination with an autopilot connected via NMEA, the autopilot will normally prompt for confirmation before it steers the vessel towards the waypoint. -
Page 29: Placing A Waypoint
3. To place a waypoint at the cursor position: i. Select PLACE WPT AT CURSOR . The selected function now has help text appended to it (Figure 3-3): Figure 3-1: Primary Function Bar Figure 3-2: Waypoints Soft Keys Figure 3-3: Place Waypoint Function Raychart 425 Chartplotter... - Page 30 Chapter 3: Operation ii. Place the cursor in the required position on the chart and press ENTER to place the waypoint. The waypoint is added to the way- point list and named using the next available number. The waypoint functions remain displayed so that further way- points can be placed.
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Page 31: Selecting A Waypoint
3. Select WAYPOINT LIST and press ENTER to display the Waypoint List. The Waypoint List and associated function bar are displayed (see Figure 3-4). Figure 3-5: Waypoint Options Figure 3-6: Waypoint Function Bar Figure 3-7: Primary Function Bar Figure 3-8: Waypoint Function Bar Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 32: Waypoint Data Display
Chapter 3: Operation The list details all waypoints. The selected waypoint is indicated by the highlight bar with its position; bearing and range are provided (if GPS fix available). 4. Use trackpad up/down to move through the list to highlight the required waypoint. - Page 33 3. Select WAYPOINT LIST ; the Waypoint List is displayed, with its associ- ated function bar (Figure 3-13): Figure 3-9: Edit Waypoint Function Figure 3-10: Edit Symbol Options Figure 3-11: Primary Function Bar Figure 3-12: Waypoint Function Bar Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4674_1...
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Page 34: Erasing Waypoints
Chapter 3: Operation Figure 3-13: Waypoint List Function Bar 4. Select EDIT WAYPOINT ; the waypoint edit functions are displayed (Figure 3-14): 5. To edit the waypoint name, select EDIT NAME ; the cursor is placed in the name field of the selected waypoint. i. -
Page 35: Moving Waypoints
1. Select the waypoint using the Waypoint List as described above. The waypoint functions are displayed. 2. To edit the waypoint position proceed as previously described in Editing Waypoint Details on page 3-5. Figure 3-15: Move Waypoint Function Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 36: Working With Routes
Chapter 3: Operation 3.3 Working with Routes A route is made up of a series of waypoints (maximum 50). A route is made by placing a series of waypoints on the chart. When a route is created it becomes the current route and is displayed on-screen. -
Page 37: Creating A New Route
The waypoint appears on the screen at the cursor position. The number displayed alongside the waypoint identifies its position in the route. Note: If the route is Cleared before it is saved, the waypoint is removed. Figure 3-18: Second Level Functions Figure 3-19: Place Waypoint Function Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 38: Saving The Current Route
Chapter 3: Operation 4. Move the cursor to the next waypoint position; a dotted line connects the cursor to the last placed waypoint. 5. Press ENTER again. The next waypoint is placed and the dotted line changes to a solid line. Note: If the waypoint was placed incorrectly, it can be deleted by press- ing CLEAR . -
Page 39: Clearing The Current Route From The Screen
1. Select ROUTES , followed by MORE , then ROUTE LIST . The route list is displayed with the currently selected route highlighted (Figure 3-21. 2. Select SHOW ROUTE . The route list is removed and the selected route is shown on screen as the current route. Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 40: Displaying Route Leg And Waypoint Information
Chapter 3: Operation Displaying Route Leg and Waypoint Information ➤ To display information about a route leg, move the cursor over the leg until its data is displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen (Figure 3-22). Figure 3-22: Status Bar showing Current Route To remove the data, move the cursor away from the route leg or press CLEAR . -
Page 41: Erasing Or (Re)Naming A Route
To add waypoint(s) to the end of a route: Note: If no current route is displayed, select a route from the Route List and use the SHOW ROUTE function to make it active, see Retrieving a route from the database. Raychart 425 Chartplotter... - Page 42 Chapter 3: Operation 1. Select EDIT ROUTE and press ENTER ; the PLACE WAYPOINT function is shown as above (see Figure 3-19). 2. Add waypoint(s) to the route by moving the cursor and pressing ENTER in the same way as the route was first created. 3.
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Page 43: Following Routes And Going To Target Points
To access the follow and goto functions: 1. Press GOTO to display the first level GOTO functions (Figure 3-27): Figure 3-27: First Level GOTO Functions 2. Select MORE to display the second level GOTO functions (Figure 3-28): Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 44: Follow A Route
Chapter 3: Operation Figure 3-28: Second Level GOTO Functions 3. Select MORE to return to the first level functions. 4. Press CLEAR to return to the chart screen. Note: The functions differ if a FOLLOW or GOTO is already in progress (see Stop Follow or Stop Goto on page 3-23). -
Page 45: Target Point Arrival
Also the XTE can be restarted, setting the current vessel position as the new origin. In addition, a selected waypoint can be moved as described in Section 3.2, or removed from the route as described in Section 3.3. Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 46: Join A Route
Chapter 3: Operation Join a Route ➤ To start following the current route from a selected waypoint: 1. Move the cursor over a route waypoint until the WAYPOINT OPTIONS function is displayed (Figure 3-29): 2. Press ENTER and select FOLLOW FROM HERE( Figure 3-30 ) . The vessel follows the route, using the selected waypoint as the target. -
Page 47: Going To An Individual Target
(Figure 3-34): ...then press ENTER to display the waypoint functions (Figure 3-35): Figure 3-32: GOTO Options (1) Figure 3-33: GOTO Options (2) Figure 3-34: Waypoint Options Figure 3-35: Waypoint Functions Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4688_1 D4689_1... -
Page 48: Go To Cursor
Chapter 3: Operation ii. Press the GOTO key to display the waypoint options and select GOTO WAYPOINT ; the waypoint list appears. Use the cursor to select the required waypoint (Figure 3-36): Alternatively, a waypoint can be selected from the Waypoint List as described in Section 3.2. - Page 49 2. Use trackpad up/down to select the required destination and press ENTER to start the GoTo, or CLEAR to cancel the operation. The operation is conducted in the same manner as for GOTO PORT above. Raychart 425 Chartplotter...
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Page 50: Stop Follow Or Stop Goto
Chapter 3: Operation Stop Follow or Stop Goto ➤ To stop following the route or target point: 1. Either press the GOTO key or move the cursor over the target way- point. 2. Select the STOP GOTO or STOP FOLLOW function (Figure 3-38): Figure 3-38: Stop Follow/Stop Goto Soft Keys The dotted line from the vessel to the target waypoint disappears. -
Page 51: Cdi Display
3-24 Raychart 425 Chartplotter CDI Display The CDI display shows Cross Track Error (XTE) and distance to waypoint presented in a ‘runway’ format (Figure 3-40): D4700_1 Figure 3-40: CDI Display The ‘runway’ represents a 0.3nm width with the vessel symbol shown at the bottom. -
Page 52: Bdi Display
Chapter 3: Operation 3-25 The first arrow is shown when the XTE reaches 0.01nm, the second at.05nm and subsequently at 0.1nm intervals. BDI Display The BDI display shows deviation from the bearing to waypoint and distance to waypoint. Cross track Error, Bearing to Waypoint, Distance to Waypoint, Time to Go, COG and SOG are also shown. -
Page 53: Waypoint Data
Time refers to time data which is acquired from GPS information. Any local time offset is set in the System Set Up menu, see Chapter 4. ROUTE 01 WPT 001 BRG 234° T RNG 12.4 nm STEER STARBOARD Figure 3-42: Waypoint Data Display Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4702_1... -
Page 54: Navigation Data
Chapter 3: Operation The Time To Go (TTG) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) data relate to the target waypoint (not the whole route) and are based on the Speed Over Ground (SOG) towards the target. If the VMG is negative, or data is not available, these fields are replaced by dashes, one per character. -
Page 55: Time/Date Data
If another day is selected, the TODAY text is replaced with ON XX/XX/XX where XX/XX/XX is the selected date in the current format. 06.23 21.34 TODAY 50°45 .000 N 001°06 .000 W (c) 12:34 STEER STARBOARD Figure 3-44: Time/Date Data Display Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4704-1... - Page 56 Chapter 3: Operation When the Time/Date screen is first opened, the data relates to the current day, unless there is no date information available. In this case the last date is used. The vessel’s current position is used unless there is no GPS fix in which case the cursor position is used and shown as a USER SELECTED position.
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Page 57: Transferring Waypoints And Routes
The Waypoint List is displayed, with its associated function bar (Figure 3-48): Figure 3-48: Waypoint List Function Bar 4. Initiate receiving of waypoints on the NMEA compatible equipment. 5. Select WPT/ROUTE TRANSFER . Figure 3-46: Primary Function Bar Figure 3-47: Waypoint Function Bar Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 58: Using Tracks
Chapter 3: Operation The waypoint transfer functions are displayed (Figure 3-49): 6. Select SEND WAYPOINTS and press ENTER ; the text changes to STOP SENDING . 7. To stop waypoint transfer, press ENTER . ➤ To receive waypoints and route lists: 1. -
Page 59: Setting Up A Track
3-32 Raychart 425 Chartplotter ➤ To access the track controls: 1. From chart mode, press the PAGE key to display the chart set up func- tion bar (Figure 3-50): D4694_1 Figure 3-50: Set Up Function Bar 2. Select TRACK SET UP to display the Track function bar (Figure 3-51): Figure 3-51: Track Set Up Options The following instructions assume that the track functions are displayed. -
Page 60: Clearing The Current Track
Chapter 3: Operation 10 s 30 s 1 min 10 min 30 min TRACK TIME 0.05 nm 100 nm 0.1 nm 0.5 nm 1.0 nm TRACK DISTANCE Figure 3-52: Track Interval Setting Guide ➤ To set up a track: 1. Select the INTERVAL function. Use trackpad up/down to select the appropriate options to set either a time interval or a distance interval;... -
Page 61: Smartroute
The PORT SERVICES function, together with help text, is dis- played (Figure 3-53): 2. To view the port services available, press ENTER . The available ser- vices are listed on-screen in an object information pop-up (Figure 3-54): Figure 3-53: Port Services Function Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4707_1... - Page 62 Chapter 3: Operation 3. Use the trackpad to select the required service and press ENTER to display further details (Figure 3-55): 4. To see more options (if available), select the...More... option and press ENTER . 5. Press CLEAR to remove the pop-up from the screen. Figure 3-54: Available Port Services Figure 3-55: Port Service Details 3-35...
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Page 63: Tide Information
MORE OPTIONS soft key; repeated presses of these two soft keys moves the date back/forward one day at a time. 3. To return to chart display, press CLEAR . Figure 3-56: Tidal Heights Soft Key Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4972_1... - Page 64 Chapter 3: Operation 1.30 1.06 0.81 0.57 0.33 0.08 -0.15 ➤ To display the Tide Height at a particular Date/Time: 1. Press ENTER to select MORE OPTIONS; the SUN/MOON DATA soft keys are shown (Figure 3-58). 2. Using trackpad left/right, select PREVIOUS DAY or NEXT DAY soft key; press ENTER the appropriate number of times to select the required Date.
- Page 65 (Figure 3-59). 1.30 1.06 0.81 0.57 0.33 0.08 -0.15 Figure 3-59: Tidal Heights & Sun/Moon Data Display 2. Select TIDAL HEIGHTS or press CLEAR to return to the Tidal Heights data. NANTUCKET Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4976_2...
- Page 66 Chapter 3: Operation Tidal Current ➤ To obtain Tidal Current Data: 1. Place the cursor over a Tide Current symbol The Tidal Current soft key and help text appear (Figure 3-60). 2. Press ENTER to show the Tidal Current information and soft keys (Figure 3-61) or CLEAR to cancel the operation.
- Page 67 The MOON PHASE box indicates the number of days referred to full moon, together with a pictorial representation (Figure 3-63). 2. Select TIDAL CURRENT or press CLEAR to return to the Tidal Current data. Figure 3-62: Sun/Moon Data Soft Keys Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4975_1...
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Page 68: Man Overboard (Mob)
Chapter 3: Operation 1.75 1.46 1.18 0.89 0.60 0.32 0.03 Figure 3-63: Tidal Current & Sun/Moon Data Display 3.9 Man Overboard (MOB) If a person or object is lost overboard, and you need to return to the location, use the Man Overboard (MOB) function. Note: To obtain MOB position, a valid GPS fix must be available. -
Page 69: Alarms
The vessel has drifted from its anchor position (set when the alarm was turned on) by more than the specified distance. GPS fix or Differential data has been lost for more than 30 s. Raychart 425 Chartplotter Indicates... -
Page 70: Chapter 4: Setting Up
Chapter 4: Setting Up Chapter 4: Setting Up 4.1 Introduction When you have installed your system and are familiar with its basic operation, you may wish to set it up to operate according to your requirements and display information according to your preferences. This is achieved using the function controls which are displayed when the PAGE key is pressed. - Page 71 Figure 4-2: System Set Up Menu System Menu Options Options MAGnetic/TRUE OFF/ON NAUTICAL MILES (nm) KILOMETERS (km) STATUTE MILES (sm) KNOTS KILOMETERS PER HOUR (KPH) MILES PER HOUR (MPH) Raychart 425 Chartplotter Factory Default New Setting TRUE NAUTICAL MILES KNOTS...
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Page 72: Bearing Mode
Chapter 4: Setting Up Table 4-2: Menu Item DEPTH UNITS VARIATION DATE FORMAT TIME OFFSET LANGUAGE SIMULATOR SIMULATED SIMULATED Bearing Mode The mode ( MAG netic or TRUE ) of all bearing and heading data displayed. This is indicated by M or T in the BRG or COG field of the Chart status bar. Key Beep This setting controls audible feedback resulting from operation of the keys. -
Page 73: Date Format
Simulator The simulator allows operation of the Raychart 425 without data from external sources. The options are ON or OFF . When ON is selected the simulator generates position, SOG and COG data and uses the simulated data instead of any real data. -
Page 74: Simulated Cog
Chapter 4: Setting Up Simulated COG Use horizontal movements of the trackpad to adjust the value of COG which is adjustable in 1° intervals from 000° to 359°. It wraps around from 000 to 359 and from 359 to 000. The Default value is zero and the selected value is retained on power down. - Page 75 HEAD UP OFF/ON OFF/ON FISH, SCULL, ANCHOR or X OFF/ON OFF/ON OFF/ON 0.01nm, 0.05nm, 0.1nm, 0.5nm OFF, 0.01nm, 0.05nm, 0.1nm, 0.5nm OFF, 0.01nm, 0.05nm, 0.1nm, 0.3nm, 0.5nm OFF/ON OFF/ON OFF/ON Raychart 425 Chartplotter Factory Default New Setting NORTH UP 0.1nm...
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Page 76: Orientation
Chapter 4: Setting Up Table 4-3: Parameter DEPTH CONTOURS DEPTH CONTOURS >20M POSITION CALIBRA- TION Orientation The chart orientation is normally North Up, but can be changed to Course Up or Head Up. The selected mode is always shown in the inverse video Mode Indicator in the top left hand corner of the Status Bar at the top of the display in the form NU (North Up), HU (Heading Up) or CU (Course Up). -
Page 77: Waypoint Symbol
The selected value is used as the anchor alarm distance. If the vessel moves outside of the selected distance from its position (at the time that the alarm was enabled) the alarm sounds and an alarm message is displayed. Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 78: Xte Alarm
Chapter 4: Setting Up To silence the alarm, press any key. This removes the warning and resets the distance, ie. the alarm will not sound again unless the vessel moves the selected distance from its position (at the time that the alarm was silenced). -
Page 79: Gps Setup
2. Use the trackpad to highlight the GPS SET UP function and press ENTER to display the GPS STATUS screen and soft key. GPS STATUS is displayed (Figure 4-7). Figure 4-5: Set Position Function Figure 4-6: GPS Setup Functions Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4713_ D4694_1... - Page 80 Chapter 4: Setting Up Figure 4-7: GPS Status Screen and Soft Key The GPS STATUS screen provides, for each tracked satellite, the satellite number, a graphical signal strength bar, status, azimuth angle and its elevation angle from your vessel. Positional accuracy is dependent upon these parameters; in particular, the azimuth and elevation angles are used in a triangulation process to calculate your position.
- Page 81 5. Press ENTER to select the new SD Satellite settings and return to the GPS STATUS window, then press CLEAR again to return to the Setup functions. SD GPS SET UP Figure 4-8: SD GPS SET UP Menu Raychart 425 Chartplotter D4996_2...
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Page 82: Chapter 5: Installation
This chapter provides instructions to assist in planning the installation of the Raychart 425 Chartplotter aboard your vessel. Note: If you wish to practice using the Raychart 425 before installation, you can connect it, via a 1A quick blow fuse, to a 12VDC power supply and operate it using the simulator mode, as described in Chapter 2:Get- ting Started. -
Page 83: Suppression Ferrites
Figure 5-1: Typical Suppression Ferrites Connections to Other Equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit. -
Page 84: Unpacking And Inspecting The Components
Chapter 5: Installation 5.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components Unpack your Raychart 425 Chartplotter carefully. Retain the carton and packing materials in the event that you need to return the unit for service. Referring to Table 5-1 , check that you have all the correct system components. -
Page 85: Installing The Gps Receiver
(1) obstructing the cable channel. Note: Failure to remove the plastic tabs from within the cable channel could result in cable damage. 3. Screw the supplied brass studs (2) into the underside of the GPS Receiver. Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 86: Pole Mounting
Chapter 5: Installation 4. Stick the supplied gasket (3) to the mounting surface ensuring that the holes match and pass the cable through the centre hole or the cable exit channel. 5. Carefully position the GPS Receiver, passing the studs through the holes in the mounting surface and secure to the mounting surface using the thumb nuts provided (4). - Page 87 Raychart 425 Chartplotter Note: Failure to remove the plastic tabs from within the cable channel could result in cable damage. D4726-1 Figure 5-3: Pole Mounting Arrangement...
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Page 88: Installing The Chartplotter
Chapter 5: Installation 5.4 Installing the Chartplotter When planning the installation of your Raychart 425, the following points should be considered to ensure reliable and trouble free operation: • Convenience: The unit should be installed in a convenient position where it can be viewed straight on or with a viewing angle of less than 35°. - Page 89 122 mm (4.8 in) GO TO PAGE CLEAR ENTER RANGE POWER 34 mm (1.3 in) Figure 5-4: Raychart 425 Dimensions Raychart 425 Chartplotter 125 mm (4.9 in) 112 mm (4.4 in) 80 mm (3.15 in) plug clearance 25 mm (1 in) 43.5 mm (3.5 in)
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Page 90: Trunnion (Yoke) Mounting
4cm at the right hand side of the display to enable chart cards to be inserted and removed. The unit can be panel mounted, using the panel-mounting kit (accessory) available from your local Raymarine dealer. ➤ Panel mount the unit as follows: 1. -
Page 91: Cable Running
5-10 8. Place the gasket on the unit and slide the unit into the panel cut-out. 9. Secure the unit with the thumb nuts, hand tight only (Figure 5-5). Figure 5-5: Raychart 425 Panel Mounting Arrangement 5.5 Cable Running Introduction The minimum requirements are a power cable and a connection from the Raystar 120 GPS Receiver. -
Page 92: Connectors
4in (100mm) radius. 4. Connect the cable to the GPS connector on the rear of the chartplotter. Note: If the supplied cable is too short, use an extension cable (Part# E35003) available from your local Raymarine dealer. POWER/NMEA Connector CAUTION:... - Page 93 2. Cut the cable to length and connect the red wire, via a 1A quick blow fuse or circuit breaker, to the +ve battery terminal and the black wire to 0V (-ve battery terminal). 11.0 15.0 Raychart 425 Chartplotter (15 AWG). 10.0 20.0 30.0 45.0...
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Page 94: System Check And Initial Switch On
Chapter 5: Installation 3. Use a suitable junction box to connect to NMEA equipment if required. 4. Cut any unused cores short or insulate and tape back. Note: If the power connections are accidentally reversed, the system will not function. Use a voltmeter to check that the input power leads are con- nected with the correct polarity. -
Page 95: Checking Chartplotter Operation
Chapter 3:Operation. Figure 5-6: System Set Up Menu card for the area of your vessel. ® Raychart 425 Chartplotter... -
Page 96: Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible causes of problems you may experience with your Raychart 425 Chartplotter and/or its associated Raystar 120 Receiver. 6.1 Maintenance... -
Page 97: Resetting The System
Note: The factory default settings are listed in Chapter 4. 6.3 Problem Solving Prior to packing and shipping, all Raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programmes. However, if this unit should develop a fault, please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation. -
Page 98: Fault Finding
Other problems 6.4 Technical Support Please visit our website at: www.raymarine.com/recreational/support where you will find a Questions & Answers database, service information and e-mail access to the Technical Support department. Alternatively, if you don’t have access to our website, call:... - Page 99 Raychart 425 Chartplotter...
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Page 100: Appendix A: Raychart 425 Specification
Appendix A: Raychart 425 Specification Appendix A: Raychart 425 Specification Size Weight Environmental Mounting Power Input Controls Display type Display Resolution Display size Interfaces Cartography Software update Memory Conforms to 89/336/ EEC(EMC), EN60945:1997 184mm (7.3in) x 168mm (6.7in) x 75mm (3in), excluding trunnion 0.75 kg (1.65 lb) - Page 101 Raychart 425 Chartplotter...
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Page 102: Appendix B: Raystar 120 Specification
Appendix B: Raystar 120 Specification Appendix B: Raystar 120 Specification Feature Receiver type: Frequency: Sensitivity: Signal acquisition: Time to first fix: Position accuracy: Speed accuracy: Geodetic Datum: Cable length: Memory Backup: CAUTION: Care should be taken when disposing of this equipment, as a lithium battery is fitted internally. - Page 103 Raychart 425 Chartplotter...
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Page 104: Appendix C: Nmea Data
Appendix C: NMEA Data Appendix C: NMEA Data Connector POWER/NMEA Received Transmitted WPL, RTE WPL, RTE, XTE, APB, BWR, RMB GGA, GSV, GSA, GLL,VTG, PRAYA... - Page 105 Raychart 425 Chartplotter...
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Page 106: Appendix D: List Of Abbreviations
Appendix D: List of Abbreviations Appendix D: List of Abbreviations dGPS HDOP NMEA Bearing Deviation Indicator Bearing To Waypoint Course Deviation Indicator Course Over Ground. The actual direction of your vessel’s movement over the ground. Differential Global Positioning System Distance To Go Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Estimated Time of Arrival Global Positioning System... - Page 107 Raychart 425 Chartplotter...
- Page 108 This equipment uses certain elements of software supplied to Raymarine by SiRF Tech- nology Inc., to which the following licence agreement applies. Please read it carefully. IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This is a legal agreement (the “Agreement”) between SiRF Technology Incorporated, which has offices at 3970 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054 (“SiRF”) and you.
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Page 112: Gps Receiver Mounting Template
Installation Templates 6mm (0.25") dia. for cable only GPS Receiver Mounting Template Note: Access to the underside of the mounting surface must be available to allow for secure fixing. Alternatively, use the pole mounting option. 36mm (1.4in) 18mm (0.7in) Cable Exit Channel 19mm (0.75") dia. - Page 113 Raychart 425 Chartplotter...