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Raymarine RayTech RNS 5.0 Getting Started

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RayTech RNS

Getting Started

Document Number: 81241_1
Date: May 2004

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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    RayTech RNS Getting Started Document Number: 81241_1 Date: May 2004...

  • Page 2: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Autohelm, HSB, Raymarine, RayTech, RayTech RNS, 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information ...1 System overview and features ...5 Getting Started ...9 System integration ...19 Installation Guidelines ...21 Interfacing RNS ...25 Technical support ...39...
  • Page 4 RayTech RNS V5.0 - Getting Started...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    This manual describes how to get started using RayTech RNS marine navigation software. It shows you how to ensure that the PC on which this software is to be installed meets the requirements for running this version of RayTech RNS.

  • Page 6: The Limits Of Electronic Navigation

    This program and its charts do not excuse the user from carrying the required official charts and documents. 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.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used

    However, it is possible that software issues or malfunctions may remain undetected in the software. Whilst Raymarine make every effort to find, fix and repair software issues as they are discovered, this product is specifically not promised to be issue free.

  • Page 8: System Integration

    Technical accuracy The technical information contained within this manual, to the best of our knowledge, 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 9: System Overview And Features

    If any of the above components are missing, you should contact, in the first instance, the Raymarine dealer where you purchased your package, or Raymarine Customer Support, the details of which can be found in the Technical Support section of this...

  • Page 10: Easy Marine Navigation

    System overview RayTech RNS operates within a standard Windows environment, and enables you to utilize the latest digital charts and Global Positioning System (GPS) instrumentation to help you navigate your boat virtually anywhere in the world. RNS easily interfaces with your boats onboard navigational systems, offering you the flexibility to allow RNS to autopilot your boat to any destination you chose to plot.

  • Page 11: Advanced Graphical User Interface

    Advanced graphical user interface RNS is operated via an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI) complete with many customizable toolbars, softkeys and ‘floating’ data boxes. Using an intuitive menu hierarchy, you can display only those tools that you commonly use, or customize screens to show you only pertinent information, with just a few mouse clicks.
  • Page 12 RayTech RNS - Getting Started...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Before you can begin installing RayTech RNS, you need to make sure that the PC you intend to use meets the minimum hardware requirements for running the software. Whilst RayTech RNS will run successfully on the minimum requirement, for best performance, the optimum requirements are recommended.
  • Page 14 An upgrade is required. Visit www.raymarine.com for details of recommended PCs and adapters RayTech RNS requires Windows 2000 or XP Raymarine recommends NVIDIA graphics adapters for best performance An USB-serial adaptor is required. Visit www.raymarine.com for details of recommended PCs and adapters You will need a PCI-PCMCIA adaptor Visit www.raymarine.com for...

  • Page 15: Driver Update

    Upgrading drivers and adapters Prior to installing RayTech RNS, Raymarine strongly recommend updating your PC display drivers and verifying that you have the latest versions of Microsoft DirectX and your Display adapter driver installed. It will be necessary to have the PC connected to the internet for these checks and up- Note: dates to be carried out.
  • Page 16 Review and Install Updates. 5. Click Install Now 6. Click . Installation of the updates starts, with progress being shown on screen. Upon completion of the installation a dialog box appears. This will tell you that installation is complete and that you need to restart your computer for the updates to be activated.
  • Page 17 Getting Started DirectX To ensure that you have the latest version of DirectX installed you should run the DirectX diagnostics utility. To run DirectX diagnostics utility: Start 1. On the computer taskbar, click . The pop-up menu is displayed. 2. Select and click .

  • Page 18: Useful Websites

    If the version installed is not current, download the latest version. Useful websites You may find he following websites useful when ensuring your PC has the latest drivers and adapters available: Manufacturer Intel software VIA software AMD software SIS software ATI graphics NVIDIA graphics http:// www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/...
  • Page 19 Installing RNS Having checked that your computer meets the operating requirements, and upgraded the drivers and adapters as necessary your computer is now ready for installing RayTech RNS. However, to make sure that RNS V5.0 operates correctly you should, before installation, execute the Windows Add/Remove Programs utility and remove any previously installed KiwiTech or RayTech program(s).

  • Page 20: Installation From The Internet

    Remove 6. Check selected program. Your RNS software can now be installed from either a CD-ROM or downloaded directly from the Internet. Installation from a CD To install RNS using a CD-ROM: 1. Insert the RNS CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. After a few moments the Install Shield Wizard Welcome screen is displayed.
  • Page 21 To start using RNS after installing it: 1. Select Start/Programs/RayTech/RNS V5.0 from the computer taskbar. The program will load and display a disclaimer dialog. 2. Read the disclaimer. 3. If you agree to the terms of the disclaimer, click I Agree. If not, click I do not Agree, and the program will terminate.
  • Page 22 RayTech RNS - Getting Started...

  • Page 23: System Integration

    What is SeaTalk? SeaTalk The SeaTalk protocol was originally developed by Autohelm (part of Raymarine) and enables compatible instruments to be connected by a single cable carrying power (12 volts, 150 mA) and data in/out, without a central processor, creating a simple network.

  • Page 24: What Is Nmea

    VTG carries Course and Speed Over Ground data, GLL carries latitude and longitude, DBT carries water depth and MWV carries relative wind angle and wind speed data. ) protocol was developed by Raymarine to enable up to ten...

  • Page 25: Installation Guidelines

    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 The illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with Raymarine equipment.
  • Page 26 Basic NMEA and RS-232 cabling principles This section explains some of the basic principles involved with NMEA and RS-232 electrical connections. Knowledge of this information is not required to connect t RNS to your peripheral instrumentation: however, it is provided for the advanced user as a pertinent technical background.
  • Page 27 circuit. While the boat’s power ground may, co-incidentally, be at the same level as the RS-232 signal ground, there is no industry standard that requires this. Since the RS-232 transmit and receive data signals reference a common signal ground to maintain their integrity, you must connect the signal ground circuit directly between the two RS-232 linked devices.
  • Page 28 • Always use an isolating transformer with weather FAX audio cables. • Always use an RS-232/NMEA converter with optical isolation on the signal lines. • Always use PC’s and other devices that are directly DC powered. Cables and cable runs When installing system cables consider the following: •...

  • Page 29: Interfacing Rns

    Connecting RNS to your instruments The connection between the PC that is running RNS and your instruments is achieved using a 9-pin cable, Raymarine Part No. E86001. One end connects directly to your PC’s Serial Port, the other to the various devices.
  • Page 30 Connecting directly to NMEA equipped instruments Most instrument systems are equipped to accept incoming NMEA data from your GPS, and will output additional collected NMEA data, such as position, heading, speed, water depth etc. To connect directly to an NMEA equipped instrument system: Connect the cables as follows: Cable color Yellow (Rx)
  • Page 31 Connecting directly to an autopilot The following cabling instructions apply to most autopilot systems, however, you should also refer to the Manufacturer’s handbook that came with your autopilot. Your autopilot must support NMEA 2.3 strings APA or APB. To connect RNS directly to an autopilot: Connect the cables as follows: Cable color Yellow (Rx)
  • Page 32 Depth Transducer Transducer Detailed connection of the 9-pin cable, Raymarine Part No. E 86001, and the SeaTalk system using the RayTech SeaTalk Interface, Raymarine Part No. E85004 is detailed in the following section. Radar scanner E85004 Interface...

  • Page 33: Mounting The Interface Box

    To mount your SeaTalk interface box, select a suitable location that is: • away from direct contact with water. • clean and grease-free. • easily accessible for cabling. • reasonably well protected from physical damage. Raymarine SeaTalk Interface Part No.E85004 Red(v+) Screen(0v) Yellow(Data)
  • Page 34 To mount the interface box: RayTech SeaTalk Interface box troubleshooting If, after connecting your interface box, you have any problems interfacing RNS with your PC the following check list may help cure the problem: Symptom Cause RNS LED unlit No power supply SeaTalk LED unlit Not connected to other SeaTalk products NMEA LED unlit...
  • Page 35 Connecting NMEA directly to Raymarine Pathfinder displays: 9-pin Serial Cable Part No. E86001 Pin No's. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To connect NMEA directly to Raymarine Pathfinder displays: Connect the cables as follows: E86001 serial data cable Yellow Black Green...
  • Page 36 RayTech RNS - Getting Started Connecting an hsb PCMCIA PC kit To connect an hsb PCMCIA card to your PC system: 1. Place the RayTech CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Plug your hsb PCMCIA card into the PCMCIA slot. The Add New Hardware wizard is displayed.
  • Page 37 PCI to PCMCIA cardbus adapter Wherever possible Raymarine recommend using a PC with a PCMCIA slot fitted as standard, e.g. a laptop. However, if RNS is being integrated into a desk top PC then it may be necessary to add a Type II compliant PCMCIA adapter. The following are typical...
  • Page 38 To install RNS to a B & G Performance Board: 1. Install a jumper on the performance board between Pin 7 (RTS) and Pin 8 (CTS). 2. Set the Output Baud Rate setting (cross track error calculation value 2) to 6.4 bps. Refer to the relevant Manufacturers handbook for instructions.
  • Page 39 Connecting to Ockam Instruments RNS connects to Ockam instruments via the Ockam Model 050D RS-232 Interface (not supplied). You must also set two switches on the Ockam unit. You can connect RNS using any Ockam RS-232 interface, however for optimum reliability of data transfer the Model 050D is recommended.
  • Page 40 Fully integrated system The following illustration shows an example of a fully integrated system using SeaTalk, and NMEA connections to pass data to and from RNS. Serial Serial Port 1 Port 2 E86001 9 pin cable E85004 SeaTalk Interface SeaTalk Typical SeaTalk System D6981_1 hsb 2 Series Display...

  • Page 41: Integrated System Checks

    If it is not check all SeaTalk connections. 3. Check Nav data (a half- screen data page) on a Raymarine hsb show available SeaTalk data from instruments (wind, speed, depth, etc.) and auto- pilot (heading, rudder position, pilot status, etc.).
  • Page 42 RayTech RNS - Getting Started...

  • Page 43: Technical Support

    • Serial number(s). • Software version number(s). Contacting Raymarine in the US You can contact Raymarine in the US using the previously detailed world wide web or by calling one of the telephone numbers below: Accessories and parts You can obtain Raymarine accessories and parts directly from your authorized Raymarine dealer.

  • Page 44: Product Repair And Service

    (603) - 881 - 5200 Product repair and service In the unlikely event that a Raymarine unit should develop a problem, contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance. The dealer is best equipped to handle your service requirements and can offer timesaving help in getting your equipment back into normal operation.

  • Page 45: List Of Abbreviations

    List of Abbreviations Abbreviation DGPS GRiB MARPA NMEA NOAA Definition Alternating Current Controller Area Network Compact Disc Direct Current Differential Data Signal Differential Global Positioning System Electronic Bearing Line Electromagnetic Compatibility Giga Hertz Global Positioning System GRidded Binary Graphical User Interface meters milli Amperes Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid...
  • Page 46 RayTech RNS v5.0 - Getting Started...

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