Chapter 1: Overview; Introduction; How This Handbook Is Organized - Raymarine Raychart 425 Owner's Handbook Manual

Chapter 1: Overview

Chapter 1: Overview

1.1 Introduction

This handbook describes the Raychart 425 Chartplotter and its
associated 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:
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The Raychart 425 Chartplotter can output GPS and Waypoint data to
operate with other equipment, eg. an autopilot or repeater instrument
connected via the NMEA 0183 interface

How this Handbook is Organized

The handbook is organized as follows:
Chapter 1: Overview (this chapter) provides an overview of the features
and functions of the Raychart 425 and associated Raystar 120. Please
read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the Chartplotter and
Satellite Differential system.
Chapter 2: Getting Started provides an overview of the controls and how
to start using the chartplotter.
Chapter 3: Operation provides detailed operating procedures for the
main chartplotter functions - plotting waypoints and routes, navigation
functions, Track handling, Port and Tide information, Man Overboard
and Alarm functions.
Chapter 4: Setting Up provides instructions for setting up the
chartplotter system and charting preferences.
Chapter 5: Installation provides planning considerations and detailed
instructions for installing the Chartplotter and GPS Receiver on your
vessel.
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding provides information on user
maintenance and what to do if you experience problems.
1. National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) 0183 interconnection standard, Version 2.3
April 1998.
6 in LCD display with Chart holder compartment for a Navionics
Nav-Chart electronic chart card
Raystar 120 GPS Receiver
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