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Raymarine RC400 Owner's Handbook Manual

Raymarine rc400 navigation aids: user guide
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RC400
GPS Chartplotter
Owner's Handbook
Document Number: 81237-2
Date: August 2004

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  • Page 1 RC400 GPS Chartplotter Owner’s Handbook Document Number: 81237-2 Date: August 2004...
  • Page 2 RC400 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 3: About This Handbook

    This handbook describes the RC400 Portable GPS Chartplotter. The RC400 utilizes Satellite Differential (SD) signals for enhanced navigational accuracy. The RC400 GPS Chartplotter can be used portably with the supplied Ni- MH batteries or fix-mounted while connected to ship’s power. The equipment is comprised of: •...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Warranty To register your RC400 ownership, please take a few minutes to fill out the Warranty registration card at the back of this handbook. 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 5: Safety Notices

    The internal antenna may not be able to obtain a fix if the unit is operated indoors. The RC400 may require several minutes to obtain a GPS fix the first time you power up. Failure to properly mount the chartplotter can result in poor performance.

  • Page 6: Ni-Mh Battery Recycling

    For example: extreme temperature, deep cycle, extreme over- charge and over discharge. • The Ni-MH batteries included with your RC400 are not covered by the unit’s warranty. WARNING: Alkaline Battery Use When using Alkaline batteries, ensure the BATTERY TYPE switch inside unit is set to ALKALINE so that the cells are not charged when the Power/NMEA cable is connected.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Safety Notices ... v Ni-MH Battery Recycling ... vi Chapter 1: Overview ...1 1.1 RC400 GPS Chartplotter ... 1 Display Features and Functions ... 1 Operating Controls and Display Layout ... 1 Trackpad and Cursor ... 2 Dedicated Keys ... 3 Status Bar ...
  • Page 8 System Check and Initial Switch On ... 19 Initial Switch On ... 19 Checking Chartplotter Operation ... 20 EMC Conformance ... 20 GPS Reception ... 20 Chapter 3: Getting Started ...21 Introduction ... 21 Battery Voltage Indicator ... 21 Simulator ... 21 Switching On/Off ...
  • Page 9 COG Vector ... 40 Arrival Circle ... 40 Anchor Alarm ... 41 XTE Alarm ... 41 Select Chart ... 41 Chart Text ... 41 Chart Boundaries ... 42 Safety Contours ... 42 Depth Contours ... 42 Spot Soundings ... 42 Light Sectors ...
  • Page 10 Servicing and Safety ... 107 Resetting the System ... 108 Problem Solving ... 109 Troubleshooting ... 109 How to Contact Raymarine ... 110 On the Internet ... 110 Customer Support ... 110 In the US ... 110 In Europe ... 112 Worldwide Support ...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview 1.1 RC400 GPS Chartplotter Display Features and Functions The RC400 GPS Chartplotter includes the following features: • Detailed navigation information from installed Navionics Chart card • Positional information from Satellite Differential GPS • GPS satellite status •...

  • Page 12: Trackpad And Cursor

    TRACKPAD navigates through soft key selections maneuvers the cursor. Figure 1-1: RC400 GPS Chartplotter Operating Controls Trackpad and Cursor On the primary chart display, 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.

  • Page 13: Dedicated Keys

    Dedicated Keys These keys have fixed functions. Some keys can be used in either of two ways: • Press: Press the key briefly and then release it. This method is used for most key operations. • Press and hold: Press the key, keep it pressed for the period of time stated (typically 3 seconds), then release it.

  • Page 14: Pop-Up Menus

    Waypoint or a Route can be erased. 1.2 Satellite Differential System The RC400 GPS Antenna utilizes a satellite differential correction system to improve the accuracy and integrity of the basic GPS signals. Three separate compatible systems currently exist or are in development: 1.

  • Page 15: How It Works

    Geostationary Satellites which broadcast the corrected data on the standard GPS frequency, making it available to the GPS Antenna. The RC400 GPS uses the correctional data transmitted by the Geostationary Satellites to refine the basic GPS positional data for greater accuracy.

  • Page 16: Availability Of Waas And Egnos Signals

    Availability of WAAS and EGNOS Signals The WAAS system is presently broadcasting in North America. The RC400 GPS Chartplotter is EGNOS compatible. However, at the time of going to print the EGNOS was still under test. Further information on the WAAS and EGNOS systems can be found at: www.raymarine.com...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Installation

    2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components Unpack your RC400 GPS Chartplotter carefully. Retain the carton and packing materials in the event that you need to return the unit for service. Check that you have all the correct system components.

  • Page 18: Items Missing

    R38099 R38100 R38102 81237 Items Missing? If any of the above items is missing or damaged, please contact your Raymarine dealer or our Product Support Department to obtain replacements. Description RC400 GPS Chartplotter Mounting Bracket Base Mounting Bracket Adapter Mounting Knob...

  • Page 19: Planning The Installation

    2.3 Planning the Installation When planning to install your RC400 using the bracket mount and ship’s power, 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 20 RC400 GPS Chartplotter 1.75" 3.57" (90.57mm) (44.52mm) 6.48" (164.6mm) POWER GOTO PAGE ENTER CLEAR RANGE RANGE D6523-2 Figure 2-1: RC400 Dimensions...

  • Page 21: Installing The Batteries And Chart Card

    Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 Installing the Batteries and Chart Card Before using the RC400, you must install the Navionics Gold Chart Card and, if being used portably, the batteries. The chart card is inserted in the rear of the RC400, beneath the battery tray.

  • Page 22: Installing The Batteries

    Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries or with four (4) AA alkaline cells (not supplied), using the supplied Battery Tray. Note: The RC400 was designed to be used with all Ni-MH or all alkaline battery cells only. Do not mix or use any other battery types.

  • Page 23: Inserting A Gold Chart Card

    WARNING: When using Alkaline cells, set the battery type switch to ALKALINE so that the cells are not charged when the NMEA cord is connected. Charging Alkaline cells may cause excessive heat and could result in cell leakage or explosion causing damage or injury. Inserting a Gold Chart Card Charts with detailed information for the area you wish to navigate are available on Navionics Gold Chart cards, each of which can store up to 20...

  • Page 24: Removing A Gold Chart Card

    5. Attach the knob. Adjust the display angle and tighten the knob. 6. Slide the RC400 downward onto the mounting bracket until the tabs at the bottom of the bracket enter the corresponding indentations on the chartplotter. 7. Firmly press the RC400 onto the bracket until it clicks into place.
  • Page 25 1. Use the thumb on one hand to depress one of the two release tabs on either side of the mounting bracket. 2. Grasping the RC400 with the other hand, pull the chartplotter forward and remove from the bracket. Figure 2-5: RC400 Bracket Mounting Arrangement...

  • Page 26: Running The Cable

    2.6 Running the Cable Introduction A cable is required to supply power for operating the unit, charging its batteries and providing NMEA connection on board your vessel. Of course you can also charge the unit with the Cigarette Lighter Adapter. Notes: (1) Adequately secure the Power/NMEA cable and protect from physical damage.
  • Page 27 When removing, press down on the outer ring as you pull the con- nector away from the RC400. This will prevent damage to the connector. 2. Cut the cable to length and connect the red wire (via a 1A quick blow fuse) to the + battery terminal and the black wire to the –...

  • Page 28: Cigarette Lighter Adapter

    Figure 2-6: Opening the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 2.7 Charging the Ni-MH Batteries After connecting the RC400 to power you are ready to charge the batteries. Although some voltage may be measured on the Ni-MH batteries initially, they must be fully charged before normal use.

  • Page 29: System Check And Initial Switch On

    2.8 System Check and Initial Switch On When installation is complete and all connections have been made, re- check the installation before using the system for navigation. If problems occur, refer to Chapter 6:Maintenance & Troubleshooting. Initial Switch On To switch on the chartplotter, press the POWER key. If necessary, adjust the lighting and contrast (see Chapter 4).

  • Page 30: Checking Chartplotter Operation

    The internal antenna may not be able to obtain a fix if the unit is operated indoors or below decks. The RC400 may require several minutes to obtain a GPS fix the first time you power up. card for the area of your vessel.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Introduction This chapter provides information and instructions to allow you to start using your RC400 GPS Chartplotter. It is intended to help you familiarize yourself with the controls before you start using the chartplotter for routine navigation.

  • Page 32: Switching On/Off

    3.2 Switching On/Off ➤ To turn the chartplotter unit on, press the POWER key. The keys illuminate and the Raychart logo is displayed, followed by this warning: THE ELECTRONIC CHART IS AN AID TO NAVIGATION DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE USE OF AUTHORISED GOVERNMENT CHARTS, NOT TO REPLACE THEM.

  • Page 33: Simulator Mode

    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 ten levels. You can press and hold the trackpad to change the setting more rapidly. The lighting level is adjusted as you change the setting.

  • Page 34: Controlling The Display

    2. Press trackpad left/right to highlight SYSTEM SET UP and press ENTER to display the System Set Up menu. 3. Use trackpad up/down to highlight the SIMULATOR option. 4. Use trackpad left/right to select ON. 5. If necessary, use trackpad up/down to highlight, in turn, the SIMU- LATED SOG and COG options and trackpad left/right to set as desired.
  • Page 35 Press to return to Chart display SUNRISE 05:05 SUNSET 21:14 TODAY AT POSITION (VESSEL) 5 0 ° 4 6 . 3 4 9 ' N 0 0 1 ° 1 0 . 4 1 1 ' W TIME 02:18 DATE 10/07/04 ETA (WAYPOINT) 03:03 10/07/04 TTG (WAYPOINT)

  • Page 36: Moving Around The Chart

    Moving Around the Chart The most common use of the chartplotter is to show your vessel’s current location. In the default North-Up orientation (shown as NU in the status box at the top of the display), the vessel moves in relation to the screen. You will need to reposition the chart if your vessel moves out of the area currently displayed, or if you wish to examine or place waypoints in another area.

  • Page 37: Changing The Chart Scale

    • When the vessel moves near the edge of the chart window, the chart is redrawn with the vessel at the center and the cursor homed on the vessel. • While homed, the status bar indicates position, SOG and COG. •...
  • Page 38 ➤ For rapid scale change, press and hold the RANGE IN or RANGE OUT key. The distance indicator at the left-hand end of the status bar is updated whenever you change the chart scale. ➤ To zoom in to a more detailed chart: 1.

  • Page 39: Using Navionics Gold Chart Cards

    Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.5 Using Navionics Gold 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 40: Displaying The Chart Data

    RC400 GPS Chartplotter Note: Only one chart portfolio can be loaded from the Gold Chart Card to the display memory at a time. Use the trackpad up/down to select the desired chart and press ENTER to load it into the chartplotter’s memory.

  • Page 41: 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 can set it up to operate according to your preferences. This is achieved using the function controls that are displayed when the PAGE key is pressed.
  • Page 42 2. Use trackpad left/right to highlight SYSTEM SET UP and press ENTER to display the System Set Up menu: SYSTEM SET UP Figure 4-1: System Set Up Menu 3. Use trackpad up/down to move the highlight up or down the list. 4.

  • Page 43: Bearing Mode

    Menu Item BEARING MODE DISTANCE UNITS SPEED UNITS DEPTH UNITS VARIATION VARIATION MODE DATE FORMAT TIME OFFSET LANGUAGE SIMULATOR SIMULATED SIMULATED SCREEN SAVER LIGHT SAVER Bearing Mode The mode (MAGnetic 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. Options MAGnetic/TRUE NAUTICAL MILES (nm)

  • Page 44: Units

    Note: Variation can only be changed if the VARIATION MODE is set to MANUAL Variation Mode This can be set to AUTO or MANUAL. In AUTO mode, the RC400 automatically calculates and sets the magnetic variation. Set this to MANUAL to enter your own value.

  • Page 45: Simulator

    Simulator The simulator enables operation of the RC400 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. A flashing SIM status indicator is displayed in the left hand corner of the Status Bar at the top of the screen.

  • Page 46: Screen Saver

    Screen Saver This function defines the timeout period after which the LCD is switched off following keypad inactivity. Either OFF (when this function is disabled) or the timeout value (either in minutes or in seconds) is shown. Move the trackpad horizontally to adjust the value of the timeout. The sequence of the values is as follows: •...

  • Page 47: Chart Set Up Parameters

    Chapter 4: Setting Up 4.3 Chart Set Up Parameters The CHART SET UP function allows the chartplotter to be set up according to your system configuration and your personal preferences. ➤ To set the Chart default parameters: 1. Press the PAGE key to display the SET UP function bar: D4694_1 2.

  • Page 48: Default Setting

    3. Use trackpad up/down to highlight the desired parameter, then use trackpad left/right to select the desired setting. Note: There are two screens for Chart Set-up. Scroll past MORE... to ac- cess the other screen. 4. When the desired values have been set, press ENTER to clear the menu and return to the set up function bar.

  • Page 49: Orientation

    Parameter DEPTH CONTOURS SPOT SOUNDINGS LIGHT SECTORS PRESENTATION 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 50: Show Waypoints

    Show Waypoints This option controls whether or not the waypoints are shown on the Chart display, with their appropriate symbols. The active waypoint, and waypoints in the current route, are always shown. Waypoint Symbol This option allows selection of the symbol for waypoint display. The selected symbol is used for subsequent waypoints.

  • Page 51: Anchor Alarm

    Anchor Alarm 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) an alarm message is displayed. Pressing any key removes the warning and resets the distance. The alarm will not be triggered again unless the vessel moves the selected distance from its position (at the time that the alarm was turned off).

  • Page 52: Chart Boundaries

    Chart Boundaries When ON, Chart boundary lines are shown on the screen. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off. Safety Contours Set to display safety contours of less than 2, 5, 10 and 20 meters or set to OFF.

  • Page 53: Gps Setup

    3. Using the trackpad, set the desired offset value. The distance and bearing of cursor from vessel is displayed in the Status Bar as BRG and RNG. 4. Press CLEAR to reset the value to zero and return to the Chart Set Up menu.
  • Page 54 GPS STATUS Figure 4-3: 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 55 ➤ To enable or disable SD-GPS mode. 1. Using the trackpad left/right highlight SD-GPS in the function bar. 2. Press ENTER to toggle between SD-GPS ENABLE and SD-GPS OFF. • Select ON to allow the unit to use SD corrections if available. •...
  • Page 56 RC400 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 57: Chapter 5: Operation

    RC4300. 5.2 Working with Waypoints The RC400 enables you to place up to 500 waypoints. A waypoint is a position entered on a chart as a reference or destination point. All waypoints placed on the chartplotter are stored in a waypoint database list which includes symbol, position, bearing, range, date and time.

  • Page 58: Placing A Waypoint

    Placing a Waypoint Note: It is not possible to place multiple waypoints at the same position. ➤ To place a new waypoint: 1. From chart mode, press ENTER; the primary function bar is displayed 2. Using trackpad left/right, select WAYPOINTS. 3.
  • Page 59 5. To place a waypoint at a known position (lat./long): Select PLACE WPT AT POS. A box appears in the center of the screen with the current cursor position (lat./long). Use the trackpad left/right to select the value and the trackpad up/down to change the value. Press ENTER to place the waypoint or CLEAR to cancel.

  • Page 60: Selecting A Waypoint

    Selecting a Waypoint Positioning the cursor over a waypoint selects that waypoint and accesses the WAYPOINT OPTIONS function bar. This enables you to GoTo (described in Section 5.4), edit (name, symbol), erase or move the waypoint. Selecting a waypoint from the Waypoint List allows you to GoTo and edit (symbol, name, position, erase) the waypoint.

  • Page 61: Waypoint Data Display

    3. Select WAYPOINT LIST and press ENTER to display the Waypoint List. The Waypoint List and associated function bar are displayed (see Fig- ure 5-1 ). 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).

  • Page 62: Editing Waypoint Details

    Editing Waypoint Details The name, symbol and position of a waypoint can be changed, either by means of the cursor or via the Waypoint List. Note: The target waypoint cannot be edited. ➤ To edit a waypoint using the cursor: 1.
  • Page 63 ➤ To edit a waypoint using the Waypoint List: 1. From chart mode, press ENTER to display the primary function bar. 2. Using trackpad left/right, select WAYPOINTS. 3. Select WAYPOINT LIST; the Waypoint List is displayed, with its associ- ated function bar. 4.

  • Page 64: Erasing Waypoints

    Erasing Waypoints Note: A waypoint that is the target waypoint or waypoints that are also used in any saved route(s) cannot be erased. If an attempt is made to erase a waypoint that is used in a saved route, the warning “WAYPOINT IS USED IN ROUTE(S) AND CANNOT BE ERASED”...

  • Page 65: Working With Routes

    4. Move the cursor to the desired waypoint position. 5. When the cursor is in the correct position, press ENTER to set the new position and return to normal cursor control. To return to chart mode, press CLEAR twice. ➤ To move a waypoint using the Waypoint List: 1.

  • Page 66: Creating A New Route

    • Use the database list to erase and name existing routes • Edit a route by adding, removing and moving waypoints Note: The system is limited to 500 unique waypoints yet 20 routes of 50 waypoints as stated above are permissible. This figure is achieved by us- ing waypoints in more than one route.
  • Page 67 Note: The completed route is stored in the unit’s memory and will be re- displayed if the unit is switched off and on again. However, Raymarine recommends that you save the route as described below. The current route waypoints do not appear in the waypoint list until the route is saved.

  • Page 68: Saving The Current Route

    Saving the Current Route You can save up to 20 named routes in the route database. These routes can then be re-displayed and followed subsequently. Note: If you attempt an operation that affects this route (CLEAR ROUTE, for example) before the current route is saved, you are prompted to save ➤...

  • Page 69: Clearing The Current Route From The Screen

    Clearing the Current Route from the Screen To clear the current route from the screen, select CLEAR ROUTE. If the current route has not been saved, you are prompted to save it. ➤ To clear the current route from the screen: 1.

  • Page 70: Displaying Route Leg And Waypoint Information

    128 nm Figure 5-2: Route List Display 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 To remove the data, move the cursor away from the route leg or press CLEAR.

  • Page 71: Erasing Or (Re)Naming A Route

    Erasing or (re)Naming a Route A route can be deleted or re-named via the Route List. When deleting a route, you are prompted to confirm. ➤ To select a route to delete: 1. Select ROUTES, followed by MORE, then ROUTE LIST. The route list is displayed with the selected route highlighted.
  • Page 72 Figure 5-3: Route Info The route is displayed as a series of legs. For each leg the next waypoint position, leg bearing, leg distance, total distance and elapsed time at current Speed over Ground (SOG) is listed. Press the trackpad up/down keys to scroll through the list.

  • Page 73: Editing A Route

    Editing a Route A route may be edited in order to: • Add a Waypoint into a route • Remove a Waypoint from a route • Move a Waypoint (as described in Section 5.2) • Reverse a Route Any changes made to the route affect only the current route, so the route must be saved in order to keep the changes.
  • Page 74 2. Press ENTER; the Route Leg functions are displayed: 3. Select INSERT WAYPOINT. The cursor now controls the route leg which is connected to the exist- ing waypoints on either side of the cursor by a dotted line. 4. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the desired position and press ENTER to place the new waypoint and return to normal cursor opera- tion or CLEAR to cancel the operation.

  • Page 75: Following Routes And Going To Target Points

    5.4 Following Routes and Going to Target Points The GOTO/MOB key accesses the functions to follow a route or go to a waypoint, port, nearest facility or current cursor position. When the target destination is selected, the chartplotter calculates bearing, distance and cross track error;...

  • Page 76: Follow A Route

    Follow a Route Note: If a route has been reversed or if a route on screen was being fol- lowed, but stopped before completion, the target waypoint (outlined by a square box) may be different to when the route was created. The target waypoint should always be checked before initiating a FOLLOW ROUTE.

  • Page 77: Target Point Arrival

    Target Point Arrival Target alarms (see Chapter 5) can be set up to trigger when the vessel is approaching the target point. The arrival alarm is defined as a circle (not visible on the screen), with a specified radius around the target. The alarm is triggered when either of the following conditions is met: •...

  • Page 78: Advance To A Waypoint

    The vessel follows the route, using the selected waypoint as the target. Advance to a Waypoint When following a route it is possible to advance to the next waypoint, even if the current target waypoint has not been reached. ➤ To advance to a waypoint: 1.

  • Page 79: Going To An Individual Target

    2. Select RESTART XTE. The dotted line between the original origin and the target waypoint is redrawn from the vessel’s current position to the target waypoint and the XTE is reset to zero Going to an Individual Target Rather than following a route, you can go directly to a selected target. This can be an existing waypoint, a port or nearest facility or the current cursor position.

  • Page 80: Go To Cursor

    Figure 5-4: Waypoint List A waypoint also can be selected from the Waypoint List as described in Working with Waypoints on page 47. 2. Select GOTO WAYPOINT. A dotted line is drawn from the vessel’s current position to the selected waypoint and navigation to the selected waypoint begins. Go to Cursor Note: If navigation is currently in progress or if the cursor is homed (Find Ship) it is not possible to go to cursor.

  • Page 81: Go To A Port

    A temporary waypoint is placed at the cursor position and navigation proceeds towards it. The temporary waypoint is shown as a square with a dot in the center and is connected to the vessel’s starting position by a dotted line. On arrival, the arrival alarm is triggered and the arrival pop-up box is displayed.

  • Page 82: Stop Follow Or Stop Goto

    Stop Follow or Stop GoTo ➤ To stop following the route or target point: 1. Either press and release the GOTO/MOB key or move the cursor over the target waypoint. 2. Select the STOP GOTO or STOP FOLLOW function: The dotted line from the vessel to the target waypoint disappears. 5.5 Changing the Display Mode Use the PAGE key to select the desired display mode.

  • Page 83: Cdi Display

    Chapter 5: Operation Note: The Set Up Function Bar remains displayed in each display mode. To remove the Set Up Function Bar, press CLEAR. CDI Display The CDI display shows Cross Track Error (XTE) and distance to waypoint presented in a “runway” format: D6241-1 Figure 5-5: CDI Display The runway represents a 0.3nm width with the vessel symbol shown on...

  • Page 84: Bdi Display

    RC400 GPS Chartplotter The steering instruction is STEER STARBOARD if the XTE is 0.01nm or more to port, STEER PORT if the XTE is 0.01nm or more to starboard or ON COURSE if the XTE is less than 0.01 on either side. If no GoTo or Follow is in progress, the steering instruction is NOT TRACKING.
  • Page 85 Chapter 5: Operation The range scale automatically scales for distance. The ranges shown are 1nm, 4nm, 20nm, 40nm, 100nm, 200nm, 400nm, 1000nm, 2000nm, 4000nm. In each case the range scale has graduations at ¼, ½ and ¾ of the current scale. The steering instruction for the BDI display uses the deviation from vessel bearing to waypoint bearing to instruct you to turn the vessel towards the target waypoint.

  • Page 86: Waypoint Data

    Waypoint Data The Waypoint Data display comprises text data occupying the whole screen. ROUTE WAYPOINT 01 COG 313°T SOG 5.0 Kts XTE 0.02nm STEER STARBOARD > Figure 5-7: Waypoint Data If a route is not selected, the ROUTE field displays NO ROUTE. The WAYPOINT field shows the name of the waypoint.
  • Page 87 Chapter 5: Operation 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. The steering instruction is STEER STARBOARD if the XTE is 0.01nm or more to port, STEER PORT if the XTE is 0.01nm or more to starboard or ON COURSE if XTE is less than 0.01 on either side.

  • Page 88: Navigation Data

    Navigation Data The Navigation Data display comprises text data occupying the whole screen: Textual data provides Position, SOG, COG, Bearing and Range to waypoint, Time, Fix status and the XTE indicator. Any unavailable data is replaced by dashes, one per character. When there is no GPS fix but there is a value for the last fix, this is shown instead;...

  • Page 89: Time/Date Data

    Time/Date Data The Time/Date display comprises text data occupying the whole screen: Textual data provides Sunrise and Sunset time, Current Time/ Date, Waypoint and Route arrival times plus the XTE indicator. Sunrise and Sunset times are for the selected day and at the selected position.
  • Page 90 The Time and Date fields show the local current time and date. The TTG and ETA (WAYPOINT) data relates to the target waypoint. The TTG and ETA (ROUTE) data relates to the end of the route. All data is based on the SOG towards the current target. If the SOG is negative, or data is not available, these fields are replaced with dashes, one per character.

  • Page 91: Transferring Waypoints And Routes

    5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes There are two methods of transferring waypoints and routes. The first is via the NMEA interface and the seconds is via the Gold Chart card. The transferring to and from the Gold Chart card is described in the Using Archives section on page 87.
  • Page 92 4. Initiate receiving of waypoints on the NMEA compatible equipment. 5. Select WPT/ROUTE TRANSFER. The waypoint transfer functions are displayed: 6. Select SEND WAYPOINTS and press ENTER; the text changes to STOP SENDING. 7. To stop waypoint transfer, press ENTER. ➤...

  • Page 93: Using Tracks

    5.7 Using Tracks The TRACK function is used to mark an on-screen trail that the vessel has followed, as if it had left a visible fixed wake. While the track is turned on, it is recorded in the display unit’s memory. You specify the interval at which track points are made and a line is drawn on-screen between each point.
  • Page 94 Track points continue to be placed until the track is switched off. The current track is retained even when the unit is powered off. Setting a short time interval between track points is best suited to navigation within a close or complex environment such as an estuary or marina, whereas a greater distance interval is best suited to a long voyage.

  • Page 95: Clearing The Current Track

    2. Use trackpad left/right to select TRACK ENABLE and press ENTER. The TRACK ENABLE text changes to indicate TRACK OFF. The vessel’s track is displayed on-screen with a line joining the points at the selected interval. Clearing the Current Track The current track can be cleared from the screen.

  • Page 96: Object Information

    5.8 Object Information The OBJECT INFO function provides detailed information about objects displayed on the chart. ➤ To display detailed object information: 1. Using the trackpad, place the cursor over the desired object. 2. In chart mode, press ENTER; the primary function bar is displayed: 3.

  • Page 97: Using Archives

    5.9 Using Archives The ARCHIVE function is used to save routes, tracks and waypoints to the Gold Chart card. This is particularly useful if you use a lot of routes, tracks or waypoints and do not wish to repeatedly re-enter these. Once you have archived your data to the card, the copy on the chartplotter can be deleted, thus freeing up memory.
  • Page 98 Figure 5-11: Archiving a Route 4. You can now (if desired) change the name of the archived file. Use trackpad left/right and up/down to change. Press ENTER when com- plete. 5. The route is now archived. Press CLEAR twice to return to normal operation.

  • Page 99: Loading Or Deleting An Archived Route

    Loading or Deleting an Archived Route Using the ROUTE ARCH. LIST function, a previously archived route can be loaded back into the chartplotters memory, renamed or deleted. ➤ To load, delete or rename a route from the archive: 1. In chart mode, press ENTER; the primary function bar is displayed: 2.

  • Page 100: Archiving A Track

    4. A list of archived routes is displayed. • To load a route from the archive: Use trackpad up/down to select the route you wish to load and press ENTER. • To delete a route from the archive: Use trackpad up/down to select the route you wish to delete, then use the trackpad left/right to select DELETE ARCHIVE and press ENTER.

  • Page 101: Loading Or Deleting An Archived Track

    Chapter 5: Operation D6257-1 Figure 5-13: Archiving a Track 4. The track is now archived. Press CLEAR twice to return to normal operation. Note: Once archived, the track can be cleared from the chartplotters memory to free up space. (See Clearing the Current Track on page 85) Loading or Deleting an Archived Track Using the TRACK ARCH.
  • Page 102 2. Using trackpad left/right, select ARCHIVES. 3. Using trackpad left/right, select MORE... and then TRACK ARCH. LIST. TRACK ARCHIVES Figure 5-14: Track Archive List 4. A list of archived tracks is displayed. • To load a track from the archive: Use trackpad up/down to select the track you wish to load and press ENTER.

  • Page 103: Archiving A Waypoint Set

    • To rename a track in the archive: Use trackpad up/down to select the track you wish to rename, then use the trackpad left/right to select RENAME ARCHIVE and press ENTER. The first character of the selected track name will be highlighted. Use the trackpad left/right to select the character and up/down to change.

  • Page 104: Loading Or Deleting An Archived Waypoint Set

    RC400 GPS Chartplotter D6258-1 Figure 5-15: Archiving a Waypoint 4. The waypoint set is now archived. Press CLEAR twice to return to normal operation. Note: Once archived, waypoints can be erased from the chartplotters memory to free up space. (See Erasing Waypoints on page 54.) Loading or Deleting an Archived Waypoint Set Using the WAYPOINT ARCH.
  • Page 105 2. Using trackpad left/right, select ARCHIVES. 3. Using trackpad left/right, select MORE... and then WAYPOINT ARCH. LIST. WAYPOINTS ARCHIVES Figure 5-16: Waypoint Archive List 4. A list of archived waypoint sets is displayed. Note: When loading waypoint sets onto the chartplotter, you can either add to the waypoints currently loaded on the chartplotter or replace the waypoints currently loaded.

  • Page 106: Displaying Chart Information

    • To delete a waypoint set from the archive: Use trackpad up/down to select the waypoint set you wish to delete, then use the trackpad left/right to select DELETE ARCHIVE and press ENTER. • To rename a waypoint set in the archive: Use trackpad up/down to select the waypoint set you wish to rename, then use the trackpad left/right to select RENAME ARCHIVE and press ENTER.
  • Page 107 Figure 5-17: Available Port Services 3. Use the trackpad to select the desired service and press ENTER to dis- play further details: Figure 5-18: Port Service Details 4. To see more options (if available), select the...More... option and press ENTER. 5.

  • Page 108: Tide Information

    Tide Information At detailed chart scales, placing the cursor over a Tide Height or Current symbol for more than 0.5 seconds enables detailed tide information to be displayed in an object information pop-up box. Soft keys enable Sun/ Moon Data and Previous/Next Day information to be displayed. Tidal Height ➤...
  • Page 109 1.30 1.06 0.81 0.57 0.33 0.08 -0.15 Figure 5-19: Tidal Height Display ➤ To display the Tide Height at a particular Date/Time: 1. Press ENTER to select MORE OPTIONS; the SUN/MOON DATA soft keys. 2. Using trackpad left/right, select PREVIOUS DAY or NEXT DAY soft key; press ENTER the appropriate number of time.
  • Page 110 ➤ To display Sun/Moon data: 1. Select SUN/MOON DATA. The SUN rise/set and MOON rise/set times are displayed. The MOON PHASE box indicates the number of days referred to full moon, together with a pictorial representation. 1.30 1.06 0.81 0.57 0.33 0.08 -0.15...
  • Page 111 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. 2. Press ENTER to show the Tidal Current information and soft keys or CLEAR to cancel the operation. NANTUCKET HARBOR 1.75 1.46...
  • Page 112 The “Port Name” is that supplied by the Gold Chart cartridge. The Tidal Current graph is automatically scaled. The cursor, represented by a dashed line, can be moved along the horizontal axis by means of the Trackpad. A CURSOR data box below the graph shows corresponding TIME, SET and DRIFT.
  • Page 113 Chapter 5: Operation NANTUCKET HARBOR 1.75 1.46 1.18 0.89 0.60 0.32 0.03 D4980-3 Figure 5-22: Tidal Current & Sun/Moon Data Display...

  • Page 114: Man Overboard (Mob)

    5.11 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. ➤ To initiate the MOB procedure from the Chart display, press and hold the GOTO/MOB key for two seconds.

  • Page 115: Alarms

    5.12 Alarms The chartplotter reports the following alarms Alarm Arrival Anchor No Fix The alarms are switched on or off, and the limits set, using the Chart Set Up function via the PAGE key menu. See Chapter 4, Chart Set Up Parameters on page 37.
  • Page 116 RC400 GPS Chartplotter...

  • Page 117: Chapter 6: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    If the unit is dirty, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. Servicing and Safety Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any Raymarine product.

  • Page 118: Resetting The System

    To minimize these effects and to give you the best possible performance from your Raymarine equipment, guidelines are given in the installation instructions that enable you to ensure minimum interaction between different items of equipment, that is, to ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

  • Page 119: Problem Solving

    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 120: How To Contact Raymarine

    6.4 How to Contact Raymarine On the Internet Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at: www.raymarine.com Customer Support Navigate to the Customer Support page for links to: • Finding Factory Service locations and Authorized Dealers near •...

  • Page 121: Product Repair And Service

    Answers and click the Ask Raymarine tab. Product Repair and Service In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a prob- lem, please contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for assis- tance. The dealer is best equipped to handle your service requirements and can offer timesaving help in getting the equip- ment back into normal operation.

  • Page 122: In Europe

    Raymarine dealer. Please refer to the lists of compo- nent part numbers and optional accessories in the Installation chapter of this manual and have the Raymarine part number ready when speaking with your dealer. If you are uncertain about what item to choose for your Rayma- rine unit, please contact our Customer Services Department prior to placing your order.

  • Page 123: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Size (H x W x D) Weight Environmental Mounting Power Input from ship’s battery Controls Display type Display Interfaces Cartography Software update Memory GPS Frequency GPS Sensitivity GPS Signal acquisition Conforms to 89/336/EEC(EMC), EN60945:1997 6.48” (164.6mm) x 3.57” (90.57mm) x 1.75” (44.52mm), excluding mounting bracket 15.2 oz (431g), including batteries Waterproofing:...

  • Page 124: Nmea Data

    GPS Time to first fix GPS Position accuracy Geodetic Datum Note: The system is limited to 500 unique waypoints yet 20 routes of 50 waypoints as stated above are permissible. This figure is achieved by us- ing waypoints in more than one route. NMEA Data Connector POWER/NMEA...

  • Page 125: Appendix B: List Of Abbreviations

    Appendix B: List of Abbreviations dGPS HDOP NiMH 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 Horizontal Dilution Of Precision.
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  • Page 127: Index

    Index Abbreviations 115 Alarms 105 Anchor 41 Man Overboard 104 XTE 41 – Archives 87 Archiving Routes 87 Tracks 90 Waypoint Set 93 Deleting Routes 89 Tracks 91 Waypoint Set 94 Loading Routes 89 Tracks 91 Waypoint Set 94 Arrival Circle 40 Autozoom 40 Batteries Charging 18...
  • Page 128 Cursor 70 Individual Target 69 Port 71 STOP 72 Waypoint 69 GPS 4 – GPS Setup 43 Help from Raymarine 110 Installation 7 Batteries 12 Bracket Mounting 14 Cable Running 16 Chart Card 13 EMC Guidelines 7 Planning 9 Language 34...
  • Page 129 Screen Amplifier 40 Screen Saver 36 SD-GPS 4 Select Chart 41 Service 110 Servicing 107 Simulated COG 35 Simulated SOG 35 Simulator 23 Speed Units 34 Spot Soundings 42 Status Bar 3 Stop Follow 72 Stop GOTO 72 Sun & Moon Data 99 Switching Off 22 Switching On 19 System Check 19...

  • Page 131: Limited Product Warranty

    1. Limited Product Warranty Raymarine warrants that all of its products, in the course of normal use, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years (24 months) from date of sale to the original owner, subject to the limitations set forth in this warranty.
  • Page 132 If repairs are necessary under the warranty, the affected product must be forwarded to a Ray- marine facility or an approved Raymarine service agent, at owner’s expense in a manner set forth in part 3 hereof.

  • Page 133: Factory Service Centers

    Factory Service Centers United States of America Raymarine Inc 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219, USA Telephone: +1 603 881 5200 Fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.raymarine.com Sales & Order Services Telephone: +1 800 539 5539 Ext. 2333 or +1 603 881 5200 Ext.
  • Page 134 Warranty...
  • Page 136 Mounting Template...

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