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RayTech RNS
V5.0

User Manual

Document Number: 81216_2
Date: May 2004

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    RayTech RNS V5.0 User Manual Document Number: 81216_2 Date: May 2004...
  • Page 2 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 Chapter 1: System overview, features and requirements ...5 1.1 Introduction ... 5 1.2 System overview ... 5 1.3 System features ... 5 Easy marine navigation ... 5 Chart formats ... 5 Comprehensive Weather/ Oceanographic reporting ... 6 Advanced graphical user interface ...
  • Page 4 Chapter 3: The User Interface and controls ...17 3.1 Introduction ...17 3.2 What does the screen show me? ...17 3.3 How do I use the interface? ...18 Drop down menus ...18 Toolbars ...19 Softkeys ...19 Pathfinder panel ...20 Right mouse menus ...20 3.4 How is information displayed? ...21 Selection dialog box ...21 Action box ...21...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5: Using charts ...33 5.1 Introduction ...33 Use your charts safely ...33 5.2 What does the chart show me? ...33 5.3 How do I open a chart? ...34 5.4 How do I move around the chart? ...34 Chart panning ...34 Zooming ...34 How do I find my boat on the chart? ...35 5.5 How do I choose a chart type? ...36...
  • Page 6 VRMs/EBLs..53 MARPA ...55 What is MARPA? ...55 What are target vectors and history? ...57 How do I acquire MARPA targets? ...57 How do I cancel a MARPA target? ...58 How do I view MARPA target data? ...59 Chapter 8: Using sonar ...61 8.1 Introduction ...61 8.2 What does the screen show me? ...61...
  • Page 7 11.3 How can I get Technical Support? ...114 World wide web ...115 Help us to help you ...115 How can I contact Raymarine in the US? ...115 How can I contact Raymarine in Europe? ...116 Appendix A: Charts ...117 Appendix B: Radar ...121 Appendix C: Sonar ...127...
  • Page 8 RayTech RNS V5.0 - User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Important Information

    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 10 RayTech RNS V5.0 - User’s Manual Raymarine does not warrant the accuracy of such information and you are advised that errors in such information may cause the product to malfunction or give incorrect readings. Raymarine is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by your use or...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    In accepting these terms and conditions, you agree to be bound by the terms of the license agreement and to release and hold Raymarine harmless from and against any and all claims, obligations and liabilities with respect to the product, except those specifically reserved in the license agreement.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Chapter 1: System Overview, Features And Requirements

    Chapter 1: System overview, features and requirements 1.1 Introduction This chapter introduces RayTech RNS and covers the following: • System overview. • System requirements. 1.2 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.

  • Page 14: Comprehensive Weather/ Oceanographic Reporting

    • SoftCharts International Nautical charts and PhotoNavigator. • NDI/CHS charts. Comprehensive Weather/ Oceanographic reporting RNS offers you the capability to download and display the latest weather and ocean conditions, and then superimpose this information upon your charts in several layers. Weather and oceanographic charts (in GRiB format) can be downloaded directly from the Internet or requested via e-mail.

  • Page 15: Fishing

    • PCMCIA port - optional for hsb • Monitor - capable of displaying 800 x 600 resolution, 16 bit color. If your PC is not equipped with serial or PCMCIA cardbus ports, refer to the Raymarine Note: website, www.raymarine.com, for adapter recommendations. Failure to use the recommended adapters may result in poor system performance.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    For details on installing system hardware refer to - RayTech RNS - Getting Started. 2.2 How do I install RNS ?... Your RNS software can be installed from either a CD-ROM or downloaded directly from the Internet. This section describes both methods and how to open RNS after installation.

  • Page 18: How Do I Run Rns For The First Time

    2.3 How do I run RNS for the first time? To run RNS for the first time: 1. Select Start/Programs/RayTech/RNS V5.0 from the Windows taskbar. The program will load and display the Open New Page dialog box. Raster Chart 2. Click the 3.

  • Page 19: How Do I Disable The Disclaimer

    • 5.0 Upgrade License - this type of key is required if you are upgrading to RNS V5.0 from a previous version. • 5.0 License - this type of key is included when you purchase RNS V5.0. • Both types of keys can be purchased from Show this disclaimer http;///www.raymarine.com/RayTech...

  • Page 20: How Do I Set Up Rns

    2.4 How do I set up RNS? Once you have installed and started using RNS, you can enter specific information on your boat and change default settings to your personal preferences to suit the way you work. To set up RNS: 1.

  • Page 21: How Do I Install Instruments To Rns

    To install C-Map charts from a CD-ROM it will be necessary to install the C-Map chart selector onto your PC. This should be installed in accordance with the instructions on the NT+/PC selector software. Using C-Map’s chart selector you select the charts that you want to purchase. You then purchase the relevant chart licenses on-line and register the charts.

  • Page 22: Maptech Bsb V4 Cartography

    Maptech BSB V4 cartography You should install and register Maptech BSB V4.0 cartography in accordance with the installation instructions contained on their software. Earlier Maptech BSB cartography versions Versions of Maptech BSB cartography prior to V4 are automatically detected and installed by RNS on startup.
  • Page 23 5. All of the installed charts are highlighted by default. If you do not want to install all of the charts, deselect them by clicking in the black area to the right hand side of the chart installer. 6. If necessary, highlight the charts you want to install. Install 7.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 3: The User Interface And Controls

    Chapter 3: The User Interface and controls 3.1 Introduction This chapter introduces the RNS User Interface and its features and covers: • The User Interface. • The Interface controls. This chapter gives only a brief overview of the interface and its controls, experiment, try pointing the cursor at different objects on the screen and click to see what will happen.

  • Page 26: How Do I Use The Interface

    3.3 How do I use the interface? The interface can be controlled using the PC mouse, standard or Raymarine waterproof USB Navigation Keyboard. This section will detail how to control the interface using the PC mouse and standard keyboard. For details on using the Raymarine waterproof...

  • Page 27: Toolbars

    Toolbars Toolbars provide specific shortcuts to a function. To access a function using a toolbar, move the cursor over the icon for the required function and click. Softkeys The softkey labels change to reflect the page selected and the functions available. Click the corresponding softkey to select the required function.

  • Page 28: Pathfinder Panel

    Pathfinder panel The Pathfinder panel provides shortcuts for some of the more common functions. Just move the cursor over the required button and click. The controls that can be found in this panel are: use to scroll through open pages changes the active window in a split page displays the waypoint softkeys (if the function bar is open) displays the databox softkeys (if the function bar is open)

  • Page 29: How Is Information Displayed

    3.4 How is information displayed? Information is shown in databoxes or dialog boxes on the RNS screen. The different types of information boxes are illustrated in the following section: Selection dialog box A selection dialog box allows you to access various components to carry out a selected function or feature setting.

  • Page 30: Data Box

    Data box A databox displays information dedicated to a specific function, such as, navigation, VRM/EBL’s. Because it displays dedicated information, the contents of the box are updated in real time. Databoxes can be floated, moved to any position and then docked.

  • Page 31: Can I Change What I See On The Screen

    3.5 Can I change what I see on the screen? You can show more than one application on a page. RNS contains pre-set page options for displaying up to three applications on a page, each in a separate pane. There is also a custom option that allows you to split a page either horizontally or vertically and display a different application in each pane: To open a pre-set page:...

  • Page 32: How Do I Move Around A Split Page

    RayTech RNS V5.0 - User’s Manual How do I move around a split page? When you open a page that has been split, you need to be able to activate a different pane within the page. The pane that you are working in is known as the ‘active’ pane, and has a red border around the edge of it.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4: Using Waypoints

    Chapter 4: Using waypoints 4.1 Introduction Waypoints are a core feature of RNS. They can be created while any application is active and used by the others. They can be stored in the system, e-mailed, archived to a memory card, or transferred to another SeaTalk, hsb instrument.

  • Page 34: At A Known Position

    ... at a known position To place a waypoint at a known position: 1. Select Waypoints/ Manage Waypoints. The folders dialog box will appear. Up one level 2. Select Waypoints 3. Select . Click New Waypoint 4. Select 5. Enter the name for your new waypoint. Click box appears.

  • Page 35: How Do I Place A Man Overboard Marker

    9. Enter correct longitude. Click 10. Click . The waypoint properties dialog box disappears and a new waypoint is placed at the position specified. How do I place a man overboard marker? In the unfortunate event that a member of crew, or an important piece of equipment falls overboard, a man overboard (MOB) marker can be used to mark the position.

  • Page 36: How Do I Navigate To A Waypoint

    4.3 How do I navigate to a waypoint? You can navigate to an existing waypoint at any time using: • Waypoints button the Pathfinder panel. • Using the cursor. • Using the waypoints database list..using the WAYPT button 1. Click WAYPT on the Pathfinder panel. More 2.

  • Page 37: How Do I Move A Waypoint

    5. Click 4.4 How do I move a waypoint? You can move a waypoint to a new position, or to your boat’s current position. To move a waypoint to a new position: 1. Place the cursor over the waypoint you want to move. 2.

  • Page 38: How Do I Organize Waypoints

    4. Select and click on the details that you want to edit. The on-screen keyboard, numeric pad or drop-down lists will be displayed as required. 5. Click when you have finished editing the waypoint details. The dialog box closes. How do I organize waypoints? You can create as many different groups, known in RNS as folders, of waypoints as you need, and then manipulate the individual waypoints within those folders.

  • Page 39: How Do I Delete A Waypoint Or Waypoint Folder

    To rename a folder: 1. Select Waypoints/Manage Waypoints. The Folders dialog box is displayed. 2. Right-click the folder that you want to rename. A drop-down menu is displayed 3. Highlight Rename and click. The on-screen keyboard is displayed. 4. Type in the new name of the folder. Click How do I delete a waypoint or waypoint folder? To delete a waypoint on-screen: 1.

  • Page 40: How Do I Use The Waypoint Recycle Bin

    How do I use the waypoint recycle bin? When you delete waypoints, they are placed in the waypoint recycle bin, from which you can later retrieve them if you need to. However, it is important to remember that each time you close RNS the recycle bin is emptied, permanently deleting all the waypoints it contains.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5: Using Charts

    Chapter 5: Using charts 5.1 Introduction RNS utilizes chart layering technology, which permits you to simultaneously view different types of charts and maps, including navigational charts, live radar, satellite images and weather data. For full information on installing charts refer to Chapter 2 - Getting Started. Use your charts safely CAUTION: RNS should not be used as a substitute for good navigational practice...

  • Page 42: How Do I Open A Chart

    chart is shown also affects the amount of detail shown. Cartographic information is also available for objects marked on the chart. Source details for such objects as structures, lines and open sea areas are also available. Using the advanced functions described in Chapter 7 - Using RNS’s Advanced features, information on the weather, tides and currents can be overlaid on the charts.

  • Page 43: How Do I Find My Boat On The Chart

    Range In will show a smaller area of a chart, Range Out will show a larger area of a chart. You can use: Menu Item Keyboard Pathfinder panel Left mouse button Right mouse button Mouse wheel How do I find my boat on the chart? Now that you have opened a chart, you will need to know where you are.

  • Page 44: How Do I Choose A Chart Type

    5.5 How do I choose a chart type? You choose the type of chart you want to display using the charting toolbar. There are four primary buttons on the toolbar for controlling the type of chart being displayed. There is also a button to enable or disable radar overlay, and a button to enable or disable chart quilting.

  • Page 45: Chart Order

    Chart order In order for chart layering to work consistently, charts have been layered in a pre- determined order. Your chart pages are layered as follows from bottom to top: • C-Map NT vector charts. • Raster Navigational charts. • Raster topographic charts. •...
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  • Page 47: Chapter 6: Using Routes

    Chapter 6: Using routes 6.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use RNS to chart and plot courses. It is intended to have you navigating in the shortest time possible and covers: • Creating routes. • Editing routes. • Monitoring a course. The definition of terms used in working with charts and routes will be found in Appendix A - Charts.

  • Page 48: How Do I Create A Route

    6.2 How do I create a route? You create a route by placing a series of waypoints between your starting point and your destination. Each waypoint represents a certain position along the path of a route. To create a route: Route 1.

  • Page 49: What If I Place A Waypoint In The Wrong Position

    What if I place a waypoint in the wrong position? If you place a waypoint in the wrong position: 6.3 How do I edit a route? After you have completed plotting your route, you might want to make some changes. These changes can include: •...

  • Page 50: How Do I Delete A Waypoint From A Route

    3. In the Route column, highlight where you want to add a waypoint. 4. In the Waypoints column highlight the waypoint or mark you want to add to the route. 5. Double-click the highlighted waypoint or mark. It will be added to the route below the highlighted waypoint.

  • Page 51: How Do I Monitor My Course

    Chapter 6: Using routes 6.4 How do I monitor my course? With RNS 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. The CDI gives a graphical representation of your boat’s course in a ‘rolling road’ format.The symbol for your boat is shown on the centerline when the boat is on course, with steering instructions for maintaining your course shown just above the screen horizon.
  • Page 52 RayTech RNS V5.0 - User’s Manual The XTE also gives instructions as to which way you should steer to correct the error. These instructions are shown as arrows either side of the XTE pointing towards the centerline. The greater the XTE, the more arrows appear. You should correct your course by steering in the direction indicated by the arrows.

  • Page 53: Chapter 7: Using Radar

    Chapter 7: Using radar 7.1 Introduction Data from your hsb (repeated) within RNS. The picture can be displayed on a separate page or you can overlay a radar image on a chart. This chapter explains how to use the radar application of RNS to find out what is around you and to assist in collision avoidance and includes: •...

  • Page 54: What Does The Radar Picture Show Me

    RayTech RNS V5.0 - User’s Manual 7.3 What does the radar picture show me? With your radar scanner connected and the radar in transmit mode, the radar picture provides a map-like representation of the area in which the radar is operating. Pathfinder Drop down menus Title bar...

  • Page 55: Can I Change How The Picture Is Shown

    7.4 Can I change how the picture is shown? Head - up (H-UP) Head -up is the default mode. The radar picture is shown with the boat’s current heading upwards. As the heading changes the picture will rotate. North - up (N-UP) In this mode, the radar picture is stabilized and shown with North at the top of the picture.

  • Page 56: How Do I Get The Best Radar Picture

    7.5 How do I get the best radar picture? You can get a clearer radar picture by minimizing the effects of false or multiple echoes and clarifying target presentation by using the softkeys/controls accessed using the radar softkeys: How do I use the gain functions? To use the gain functions: 1.

  • Page 57: Gain Mode

    Chapter 7: Using radar With the FTC function set high, the receiver is made less sensitive, and there is a reduction of background noise and fill-in returns from land and large targets. You should therefore set the control to low (or Off) when its use is not required. Rain mode Your radar can see echoes from rain and snow.

  • Page 58: How Do I Make A Target Clearer

    In Auto mode, the radar tunes itself automatically on all range scales. If you decide to use manual fine-tuning, adjust it about 10 minutes after you have turned the radar on to allow the magnetron to warm up. The optimum setting varies slightly for different display ranges, depending on the pulse width used.

  • Page 59: How Do I Set Up The Radar Display

    7.6 How do I set up the radar display? Range control enables the radar picture to be viewed at varying scales. This is also known as ‘zooming’ in or out. The shortest range scale gives a maximum range of 1/8 nm, measured from the center to the top of the radar picture.
  • Page 60 To place a waypoint using the main menu: To place a waypoint using the Pathfinder panel: 1. Click the WAYPT button on the Pathfinder panel. The waypoint softkey options will appear in the softkey bar. 2. Click the softkey corresponding to where you want to place the waypoint. A way- point will be placed in that position.

  • Page 61: How Do I Use Radar To Help Avoid A Collision

    7.8 How do I use radar to help avoid a collision? You can use the following radar functions to help you avoid a collision: • Range rings. • VRMs/EBLs. • MARPA. Range rings Range rings are concentric circles displayed on-screen and centered from your boat at pre-set distances.
  • Page 62 To use a VRM/EBL to tell you how far away a target is and in what direction it is traveling: VRM/EBL 1. Click the softkey. The softkey options for VRM/EBL 1 will be displayed. VRM/EBL 1 2. Click the softkey to ON. The VRM/EBL will be shown on the radar picture with your boat at its center.

  • Page 63: Marpa

    To place the second VRM/EBL pair: MORE 1. Click the softkey on the VRM/EBL 1 softkey bar. The softkeys for VRM/EBL 2 will be displayed. 2. Repeat steps 2 through 8 above. The VRM/EBL will be placed at a location 2/3 of current range and a bearing of 330 MARPA Safety Notices...
  • Page 64 Vessel Safe Zone) and the time (Time to Safe Zone) are selectable. If a target is lost, it is either because the MARPA software has lost contact with it, or it has moved out of range. If this occurs, you are notified with an audible alarm and an on-screen ‘MARPA target (ID No.) lost’...

  • Page 65: What Are Target Vectors And History

    What are target vectors and history? You can display MARPA targets with a vector line showing where they will be at a certain time in the future (assuming their present course and speed remains unchanged). You can select a relative or true vector, and the vector length. Relative vector A relative vector indicates the target’s motion relative to your own boat’s motion.

  • Page 66: How Do I Cancel A Marpa Target

    locks on to it and the safe target symbol appears. The target ID number appears at the safe target symbol. The own vessel safe zone is also displayed. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each target you want to acquire. Method 2 1.

  • Page 67: How Do I View Marpa Target Data

    How do I view MARPA target data? To view the MARPA database list: Target Tracking 1. Click the Marpa List 2. Click the 3. Click to remove the list from the screen without editing. To edit the MARPA database list: Delete All 1.
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  • Page 69: Chapter 8: Using Sonar

    Chapter 8: Using sonar 8.1 Introduction The hsb series Fishfinder use sound waves (sonar) to show you what is under your boat, find fish and show the bottom of a lake or sea. The transducer sends high- frequency sound waves down into the water; these sound waves strike fish, the bottom or other objects in the water and are returned as echoes.

  • Page 70: How Do I Display The Sonar In A Separate Page

    The images at the right of the screen are the most recent echoes. Some echoes indicate fish and others show the bottom. Bottom structure structures, such as a reef or shipwreck will also be indicated. The sonar screen includes a status bar displaying transducer frequency and gain settings.

  • Page 71: Scrolling Speed

    To change the background color: Presentation 1. Click Advanced 2. Click Bkground color. 3. Click 4. Click and drag the color selector. As the color selector is moved the background color is previewed in the color selection preview bar at the bottom of the palette. 5.

  • Page 72: Target Depth Id

    The sonar automatically adjusts the scroll speed, based on depth, but you can also manually adjust the speed. If you select automatic adjustment, the scroll speed is related to boat speed as follows: • Less than, or equal to 0.5 kts, scroll speed is constant at 10%. •...

  • Page 73: How Do I Change The Range

    coverage or 200 kHz for a narrow, detailed view), or you can set split frequency mode to display both frequencies in different pages. • Change the sonar display mode, for the active page, to view bottom lock, A-scope or zoom images. •...

  • Page 74: How Do I Select The Operating Frequency

    How do I select the operating frequency? The sonar uses dual frequency - 50 kHz and 200 kHz - to provide the optimum image at different depths and can be used in either auto or manual modes. The frequency setting is indicated in the status bar. In Auto frequency the sonar automatically selects the appropriate frequency, based on the current display range.

  • Page 75: How Do I Make The Picture Clearer

    Chapter 8: Using sonar How do I make the picture clearer? Various factors can affect the displayed image, in particular, debris and air bubbles can cause background noise. You can minimize these effects using the gain controls. These controls are: •...

  • Page 76: How Do I Get A Clearer Picture Of The Bottom

    RayTech RNS V5.0- User’s Manual only the strongest echoes are displayed. You can adjust TVG manually or automatically. To adjust the gain controls: Transducer Settings 1. Click 2. Click Gain. The gain control softkeys are displayed. D6999_1 3. Click the appropriate softkey to adjust the gain control settings. How do I get a clearer picture of the bottom? You can get a clearer picture of the bottom using the Bottom Lock function.

  • Page 77: How Can I See A Live Image Of What's Below The Boat

    The bottom lock image appears at the left hand side of the screen. The bottom appears as a straight line, but some features may extend above this line. Depth from the bottom is referenced at the right of the split screen, with the bottom shown as zero. Actual depth is shown in the bottom left of the screen.

  • Page 78: How Do I Isolate Objects Near The Bottom

    If a bottom lock or zoom image is displayed, selecting A-Scope automatically switches them off. If you have split frequency images displayed, A-Scope is automatically displayed in both panes. To display the A-Scope image: A-Scope 1. Click A-Scope 2. Click to ON.

  • Page 79: How Do I Get A Closer View Of An Image

    How do I get a closer view of an image? Zoom enlarges all or part of the scrolling bottom display. You should select automatic zoom if you want to keep the bottom in the lower half of the display page. Alternatively you can select the level of zoom to a factor of x2, x4 or x6, proportional to the current range.
  • Page 80 Sonar marks can be placed: • At your boat’s position. • At the cursor position. • At a known position..at the boat’s current position To place a sm at the boat’s current position: 1. Select Waypoint/Place Waypoint at Vessel. A new sm will be placed at the boat’s current position.

  • Page 81: How Can I Tell The Depth And Distance Of An Object

    Latitude 6. Click 7. Enter correct latitude. Click Longitude 8. Click 9. Enter correct longitude. Click 10. Click . The waypoint properties dialog box disappears and a new sm is placed at the position specified. 8.7 How can I tell the depth and distance of an object? You can use the Variable Range Marker (VRM) t o determine the depth and distance- behind-the boat of an object on the display.
  • Page 82 Depth VRM/EBL The distance-behind- boat continues to update as your boat moves. However, the vertical line does not scroll with the scrolling bottom image. If the display range changes, the VRM maintains the same position and may, therefore, move out of the visible display area.

  • Page 83: What Kind Of Sonar Alarms Can I Use

    8.8 What kind of sonar alarms can I use? You can set up alarms to warn you of: • Shallow water. • Deep water. • Fish. Each alarm can be turned on and off as required. Shallow water alarm The shallow water alarm can be set at any depth between 2ft (0.5 fathoms/1 meter) and 3000ft (500 fathoms/1000 meters).
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  • Page 85: Chapter 9: Using Rns Advanced Features

    Chapter 9: Using RNS advanced features 9.1 Introduction This chapter introduces and shows you how to use the advanced features of RNS and covers: • Weather information. • Measuring distances. • Using Polars. • DataTrak. • Route Optimization. • Pre-start display. •...

  • Page 86: What Does The Screen Show Me

    RayTech RNS V5.0 - User’s Manual What does the screen show me? Once you have downloaded a weather file it can be overlaid on your chart in several layers. Tidal current Temperature Wind direction/strength You can choose what information is displayed and the format it is shown in. For example, ocean currents can be shown as barbs, arrows, scaled or contours.

  • Page 87: How Do I Get Weather Information From The Internet

    How do I get weather information from the internet? To get weather information from the internet: 1. Select File/Get Weather from Internet. The Internet dialog box is displayed. 2. Click the action buttons to set up the weather file and information you require. 3.

  • Page 88: How Do I View A Weather File

    To select the weather region you require: 1. Scroll to the area name for the weather required. 2. Click to highlight the name. 3. Click How do I view a weather file? To view a downloaded weather file: 1. Select View/Weather Toolbar. The weather toolbar will be displayed. 2.
  • Page 89 Chapter 9: Using RNS advanced features 7. Click the arrow at the right of the Date box. A drop-down menu is displayed. 8. Select the date of the animation to be played. 9. Click Play (b) to start the animation. The animation will now start to play.

  • Page 90: How Can I Measure Distances On A Chart

    9.3 How can I measure distances on a chart? You can measure distances to and from any point to another on a chart using the ruler function. Simply by placing the cursor over a point, the latitude and longitude, range and bearing point to point is displayed.

  • Page 91: How Do I Use Polars To Optimize My Performance

    9.4 How do I use polars to optimize my performance? This section explains how to use RNS’s Polars plotting functions to analyze and fine- tune your boat’s performance. Intended primarily for the experienced sailor, polar uses a group of variables (such as apparent/true/current corrected wind angles, boat speed, heel and pitch, etc.) to determine what heading you should set your boat on to achieve the best possible speed under varying wind conditions.

  • Page 92: How Do I Enter And Edit Data

    How do I enter and edit data? Data is entered using the polar and data parameters screens. Polar parameters To edit the polar parameters: Polar 1. Click tab in the Polar Plot dialog box. 2. Replace as much of the default data as possible with real data that you have collected.
  • Page 93 The definitions for the cells in the table are: True wind speed - in knots Boat speed in knots at zero degrees (sailing directly into the wind) Bsp0 TwaUp True wind angle Upwind - in degrees BspUp Boat speed Upwind - in knots Twa1 True wind angle - in degrees (first variable) Bsp1...
  • Page 94 Data 1. Click tab in the Polar Plot dialog box. The Data test screen will be displayed. This screen will initially contain a single row of test data; however, you can store and edit as many different test data rows as you need, each row represents a unique run and its associated performance statistics.
  • Page 95 For full definitions of the terms used in the above table refer to Appendix L - Glossary of Note: terms. 3. Type your data into the appropriate fields, Click You can further refine your analysis by using filters to narrow the number of data test rows displayed in the Data Tests screen.

  • Page 96: How Do I Graph And Read A Polar Plot

    How do I graph and read a polar plot? The polar plot screen graphs the theoretical headings your boat should take towards specified targets (both upwind and down wind) when encountering various wind conditions. The accuracy of these graphs depends primarily on the volume and accuracy of the boat and weather specific information that you have entered into the polar parameters and data test screens.
  • Page 97 To read a polar plot: Refer to the example shown below and the accompanying definitions: Pop-up axis Target upwind Bottom axis • The bottom axis shows boat speed range in knots. The maximum/minimum speed and speed interval are determined on the scale plotted. •...

  • Page 98: How Do I Use The Upwind, Downwind And Vmc Plot Screens

    How do I use the upwind, downwind and Vmc plot screens? The upwind, downwind and Velocity Made good on Course (Vmc) screens enable you to directly analyze those aspects of the polar plot by reducing the displayed information to only those elements. Upwind plot The upwind plot screen calculates the best angle and boat speed when sailing upwind and displays:...
  • Page 99 Downwind plot The downwind plot screen calculates the best angle and boat speed when sailing downwind and displays: • VMG relative to Twa. Click to view, then select the Tws range to plot by clicking on the up/down arrows or by entering the numbers directly. •...
  • Page 100 RayTech RNS V5.0 - User’s Manual Vmc plot The Vmc plot screen displays the Velocity Made good on Course towards a specific mark or target. Although similar in concept to VMG, Vmc is equal to VMG only when the bearing to the mark and wind direction are identical. Vmc is used when you expect the wind to change between your present position and the target (primarily in long course racing).

  • Page 101: How Do I Calibrate My Instruments To Ensure Data Accuracy

    Chapter 9: Using RNS advanced features How do I calibrate my instruments to ensure data accuracy? The accuracy of data generated by your instruments and performance evaluation depends on accurate calibration. This section gives an introductory explanation of instrument calibration, you must refer to the Manufacturer’s manuals that came with your instruments for specific calibration procedures.
  • Page 102 • Take the boat heading into wind and read the Awa angle. If the Awa value is not zero, there is a calibration error. This method is not as accurate as the next. • Perform two or three tacks upwind in even wind strength, then compare the average Awa tack-to-tack using RNS’s DataTrak function.

  • Page 103: How Do I Use Datatrak

    9.5 How do I use DataTrak? With RNS connected to your boat’s instruments you can use DataTrak to record any of your instrument channels and display the collected data as a time-based graph. This is useful for looking at trends, averages, real time data and comparing instrument data. Information can be displayed in default or customized pages.
  • Page 104 SeaTemp Displays sea temperature and boat speed. Target compare Compares your performance with your current targets. Target create Used to identify good target points when sailing upwind or downwind. Targetsp Displays Corrected True Wind Speed, Target boat speed and boat speed. Targetan Displays Apparent wind angle, Target true wind angle and Corrected true wind angle.

  • Page 105: How Do I Add The Wands To Datatrak

    3. Click . A new page will open and application icons are displayed. 4. Double-click DataTrak. The page will open and the DataTrak dialog box is displayed. 5. Highlight the graph you want to display. 6. Click . The selected graph is displayed. Data will automatically appear from the right of the screen.

  • Page 106: How Do I Optimize My Route

    9.6 How do I optimize my route? You can use route optimization to determine your ideal route on any chart page based upon: • Ocean currents. • Wind speed and direction. • Polar characteristics of your vessel. To optimize your route: 1.

  • Page 107: How Do I Set Up The Pre-Start Display

    9.7 How do I set up the pre-start display? The pre-start display can assist you in making a good start by: • Enabling you to calculate the extent and direction of any line bias. • Enabling you to decide which end of a line to start, taking into account line bias, tidal strength, and the angle and direction of likely wind shifts.

  • Page 108: How Do I Use Navigation Numbers

    9.8 How do I use navigation numbers? You can use the navigation numbers feature of RNS to display data collected from your boat’s instruments and adjust it in a ‘What happens if’ scenario to optimize performance. Using the ‘What if’ page you can make an assumption about what the wind will do and enter this into RNS.
  • Page 109 Screen Information and use What if Permits you to enter assumptions about what the wind will do and calculate alternative laylines 30 second (short) and 10 minute (long) averages for true wind direction and sure wind speed Numbers updated using current position data Layline data displayed for data comparison Next Leg Time on tack - port and starboard...

  • Page 110: How Do I Transfer Route And Waypoint Data

    • Send to or receive from a memory card. • Save to or load from a user card. • Send to NMEA. • Send to a file. • Send to an e-mail. • Export to a Raymarine C-Series display. • Import from a Raymarine C-Series Display.

  • Page 111: Sending Data

    Sending data The initial procedure for sending data is the same for all of the options, but varies as shown for the final steps. To send data, select Waypoints/Route and Waypoint Transfer. The route and waypoint transfer dialog box is displayed. You the have the options: Select Route or Waypoint- •...
  • Page 112 11. A secondary dialog box will be displayed, dependant upon the type of transfer you have selected: Transfer type Dialog box Send to hsb Send to memory card Send to user card Send to NMEA Send to a file Send to an E-mail Action to complete transfer The action is completed automatically.

  • Page 113: Receiving Data

    To send data using Select All: Select All 1. Highlight 2. Click . A dialog box, asking you to confirm the action is displayed. 3. Click . The dialog box closes. 4. The routes and waypoints transfer dialog box remains on screen. Click 5.
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  • Page 115: Chapter 10:The Usb Navigation Keyboard

    Chapter 10:The USB Navigation keyboard 10.1 Introduction The easy-to-use Raymarine USB Navigation Keyboard (referred to as the keyboard) has been specifically designed for using RayTech RNS in RNS mode. The layout of the controls make displaying information and controlling RNS quick, easy and smooth.
  • Page 116 • Power Press and hold to power down RNS. • Rotary control Use to edit alpha-numeric values and scroll through lists. Can also be used for smooth ranging within an application. See Note below. • Trackpad Controls cursor movement. Press any section to move the cursor in the direction of the arrow on the trackpad.

  • Page 117: How Do I Install The Keyboard

    10.3 How do I install the keyboard? The keyboard has been designed as a ‘plug and play’ device. Installation is a simple matter of plugging it in to an unused USB port on the computer that you are using to run RNS.
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  • Page 119: Chapter 11:Troubleshooting

    As with all powerful systems, sometimes everything does not go as it should with RayTech RNS.This chapter will help you spot and solve most problems, and gives details of how to contact Raymarine for technical assistance. 11.2 Troubleshooting RNS The following problems, causes and possible solutions, may help:...
  • Page 120 Using the Unplug/Remove Hardware icon on the Windows toolbar, stop the card, then remove and re-insert it. This should force Windows to re-detect and configure the device. Call Raymarine technical support for details of a more permanent work-around solution. Solution Refer to adapter recommendations given in Raytech system requirements on www.raymarine.com, or try updating the...
  • Page 121 RayTech crashes or will not run properly. Solution Refer to adapter recommendations given in Raytech system requirements on www.raymarine.com, or try updating the adapter drivers from the Manufacturers website. Update your graphics driver from the Manufacturers website, or set RayTech to use Microsoft’s OpenGL from within RNS Performance Settings - Contact Raymarine technical support.

  • Page 122: How Can I Get Technical Support

    Raymarine Technical Support. 11.3 How can I get Technical Support? 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 123: World Wide Web

    • Software issue number. How can I contact 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. Who do I contact for accessories and parts? You can obtain many Raymarine accessories and parts directly from your authorized Raymarine dealer.

  • Page 124: How Can I Contact Raymarine In Europe

    If you want to enquire about the repair status of your unit, contact the Repair Center at: 1-800-539-5539 How can I contact Raymarine in Europe? You can obtain Technical Support, service and accessories from your authorized Raymarine dealer, or by contacting:...

  • Page 125: Appendix A: Charts

    Appendix A: Charts Introduction This appendix gives additional information on charts used in RNS and includes: • Chart formats. • Chart types. • Displaying chart object and source information. • Waypoints. • Routes. • Tracks. Safety CAUTION: The equipment should not be used as a substitute for good navigational practice nor for official government paper charts.
  • Page 126 Chart types Charts fall into three basic types: Vector A paper chart that has been digitized into a format consisting of line segments. Vector charts can be easier to read than a rasterized chart, but may not include the level of detail found in Raster charts.
  • Page 127 Charts the route is being followed, the current leg is shown as a dotted line and the previous legs are removed from the screen (although the waypoints remain displayed). Tracks The track function is used to mark on-screen the trail that the vessel has followed, as if it had left a visible wake.
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  • Page 129: Appendix B: Radar

    Appendix B: Radar Introduction This appendix describes the basics of radar and things that can affect the radar picture. What is radar? Radio Detection And Ranging (RADAR) is something that is in use all around us, although it is normally invisible. One of the most common uses of radar at sea is to detect the presence of objects, known as ‘targets’...
  • Page 130 optical horizon, the radar can only detect targets if a large enough target is above the radar horizon. Antenna height (m) Range control The radar picture can be viewed at various scales. The shortest range scale gives a maximum range of 1/8 nm, measured from the default center to the top of the radar picture.
  • Page 131 Standard range scales Standard ranges that can be selected are shown in the following table: Maximum range (nm) 0.125 0.25 0.75 *The maximum range depends on scanner type. The number of range rings shown in the table is the number to the selected range. Additional range rings are displayed to the edge of the radar picture, at the standard ring interval for the current range, and are visible when the center is offset.
  • Page 132 disappear momentarily. Buoys and small boats often resemble each other, but boats can usually be distinguished by their motion. Not all radar echoes are produced by hard navigational items. Some echoes may be received from irregularities on the surface of the water, particularly at close range (sea clutter), or from rain or snow either around the boat or in the distance.
  • Page 133 Indirect echoes There are several types of indirect echoes or ghost images. These sometimes have the appearance of true echoes, but in general they are intermittent and poorly defined. False echo Passing ship 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.
  • Page 134 Sea clutter D7054_1 Rain clutter D7055_1 Interference D7056_1 Radar returns from waves around the boat can clutter the center of the radar picture, making it difficult to detect real targets. Such ‘sea clutter’ usually appears as multiple echoes on the display at short range scales., and the echoes are not repetitive or consistent in position.

  • Page 135: Appendix C: Sonar

    Appendix C: Sonar Introduction The sonar provides a detailed underwater view that helps you to see bottom structure and texture, underwater obstructions such as wrecks and fish. Depth data is also provided and depth and temperature alarms can be set. How the sonar works The sonar application uses a Digital Sounder Module (DSM) to process sonar signals from a suitable transducer and provide a detailed underwater view.
  • Page 136 Ray Tech RNS V5.0 - User’s Manual D7059_1 An uneven bottom which is covered with rocks or coral produces a complex display; the bottom image is irregular, with long tails pointing upward. A wreck produces a similar image. Notice that the lower layer of the image is shown as a lighter gray, indicating a weaker echo.
  • Page 137 (gain, color gain and TVG). Raymarine recommends that you allow your system to automatically control the ideal sensitivity level based on depth and water conditions. You can however adjust these settings manually if you prefer. Range and shift values By default, the sonar automatically adjusts the display depth range, selecting the shallowest range that keeps the bottom in the lower half of the display window.
  • Page 138 Range Range Index (feet) increment (feet) 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Range Shift Shift (fathoms) increment (fathoms) 50 - 100 Range Shift (meters) increment (meters) 1000 1200 1400 100 - 200 1500 1700...

  • Page 139: Appendix D: Toolbars

    Appendix D: Toolbars Introduction This appendix gives details of the menu hierarchy used in the RNS toolbars. They are intended as a reference guide only. Full details of individual functions are contained within the relevant chapters of this handbook. Toolbars Main menu File menu Command...

  • Page 140: Route Menu

    Waypoint menu Command Route and Waypoint transfer Empty Waypoint Recycle bin Route menu Command Follow route Restart XTE Clear route Next leg Previous leg Choose Route Edit Route Go to Waypoint Create Route Go to Cursor Route details Manage routes Reverse Active Route Tools menu Command...

  • Page 141: View Menu

    Tools menu Command Compute Optimum route Select Tide station Cache C-Map cartography Pre-start Data Trak Applications info View menu Command Customize Function bar Tabs Standard toolbar Waypoint and Routes Pathfinder panel Charting toolbar Animation toolbar Alarm toolbar Tides/Currents toolbar 3D toolbar Fishing toolbar Yacht racing toolbar Pre-start toolbar...

  • Page 142: Window Menu

    Displays the on-screen keyboard to enable renaming of the current page Splits the active page vertically Splits the active page horizontally Changes the software into RNS mode for use with the RNS keyboard - refer to RayTech RNS - Getting Started Changes the software into PC mode Action...
  • Page 143 Command Set Up Toolbars Routes and waypoints toolbar Command Goto Cursor Create route Create waypoint Undo waypoint Edit route Route and waypoint transfer Charting toolbar Command Raster charts C-Map Photo Charts overlay Topo charts Radar Overlay Quilting Action Displays the Set up dialog box Displays the Toolbars menu Action Creates a new waypoint at the cursor and makes it the target...
  • Page 144 Animation toolbar Command Alarms toolbar Details and accesses set alarms Tides/currents toolbar Command Previous month Previous day Select date Next day Next month Select station Action Sets playback start time Sets playback finish time Sets playback speed Displays date of animation to be played Animation controls a - Rewind b - Play...
  • Page 145 3D view toolbar Command 3d Up 3d Down 3d Left 3d Right 3d Port 3d Starb 3d Forward 3d Aft 3d Side 3d Top 3d Head Up Fishing toolbar Command SST Layer Plankton Layer Settings Yacht racing toolbar Command Bottom mark Top mark Bottom by laser Action...
  • Page 146 Command Top by laser Next leg Prev leg Set leg Americas Cup course Pre-start toolbar Command Set Port Set Starb Port by laser Starb by laser 01 - 1 minute 04 - 4 minutes 05 - 5 minutes 10 - 10 minutes 15 - 15 minutes Weather toolbar Action...
  • Page 147 Databox toolbar Command Settings Float Dock Delete Default databoxes Insert channel Delete channel Modify channel Channel Up Channel down Action Displays the Databox settings dialog box Enables you to float docked databoxes Enables you to dock floated databoxes Removes a databox Creates a new databox Restores default RNS databoxes Displays Databox selection list...
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  • Page 149: Appendix E: List Of Abbreviations

    Appendix E: List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Alternating Current Compact Disc Course Over Ground Closet Point of Approach Direct Current Differential Data Signal DGPS Differential Global Positioning System Electronic Bearing Line Fast Time Constant Global Positioning System GRIB GRIdded Binary Graphical User Interface High Speed Bus kilo Hertz...
  • Page 150 Abbreviation Meaning Personal Computer Random Access Memory Read Only Memory Receive Ships Heading Marker sonar mark Speed Over Ground Sea Surface Temperature TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach Time Varied Gain Transmit Universal Serial Bus Velocity Made good over Course Velocity Made Good Variable Range Marker...

  • Page 151: Appendix F: Glossary Of Terms

    Appendix F: Glossary of terms Term Meaning Apparent wind angle Apparent wind speed True wind angle True wind speed True wind direction Active route Velocity made good Rudder tab Definition The angle of wind as measured by your vessel’s instruments. When the boat is stationary, Awa is equal to True wind angle (Twa).
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