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Raymarine SL70M Owner's Handbook Manual

Raymarine SL70M Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company.
  • Page 2 SL70 PLUS Series Pathfinder Radar Display Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81205_1 Date:March 2002...

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgements. This radar unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judgement.
  • Page 5 Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. For information on our products and services, contact either of the following: UNITED STATES Raymarine Inc. 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219 Telephone: +1 603 881 5200...

  • Page 6: Preface

    Raymarine: System Pathfinder Radar - Mono display Note: Radar systems are supplied with an appropriate Raymarine scanner unit and inter-connecting cable. Details for installing the scanner are de- scribed in the Pathfinder Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook. This handbook contains very important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment.

  • Page 7: Emc Conformance

    SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays EMC Conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Simulator ... 2.1 2.2 Switching the Display On and Off ... 2.2 Simulator Mode ... 2.4 Changing the Lighting & Contrast - SL70M Mono Display ... 2.5 Changing the Brightness - SL70C Color Display ... 2.6 2.3 Controlling the Display ... 2.7 Customizing the Screen Presentation Options ...
  • Page 9 3.2 Range Control ... 3.2 Changing the Range ... 3.3 Determining Actual Radar Range ... 3.3 3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture ... 3.4 Identifying False Echo Returns ... 3.5 Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune ... 3.7 Changing the Targets Display ...3.11...
  • Page 10 Date and Time Settings ... 5.9 GPS SOG/COG Filter ... 5.10 Compass Set Up ... 5.10 Language ... 5.10 Simulator ... 5.10 5.4 Radar Set Up Parameters ...5.11 EBL Display ...5.11 Timed Transmission Option ... 5.12 Marks Options ... 5.12 Custom Scale ... 5.12 Bearing Alignment ...
  • Page 11 EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines ... 7.2 7.2 Resetting the System ... 7.2 7.3 Problem Solving ... 7.4 Technical Support: ... 7.4 How to Contact Raymarine (US) ... 7.5 How to Contact Raymarine (Europe) ... 7.6 Worldwide Support ... 7.6...
  • Page 12 Appendix A: Specification ... A.1 7" SL70 PLUS Series Displays ...A.1 Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted ... B.1 Appendix C: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor ... C.1 G-Series Course Computer ...C.1 Appendix D: Abbreviations ... D.1...
  • Page 13 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays...

  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 5 provides instructions for setting up your system to suit your preferences. You should read this chapter to determine how to set up the radar system defaults. Chapter 6 provides planning considerations and detailed instructions for installing the display unit.
  • Page 15 Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the radar. Appendix B defines the SeaTalk and NMEA data that is transferred on integrated systems. Appendix C provides details on connecting a Raymarine heading sensor for MARPA. Appendix D provides a list of abbreviations.

  • Page 16: General

    Chapter 1: Overview 1.1 General The Pathfinder PLUS Radar comprises the SL70M (Mono) or SL70C (Color) display unit, scanner unit and associated cables. Display Unit The display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck.

  • Page 17: Setup Options

    Operating Modes You can view a full screen radar.You can also set Windows On to split the display into two half-screen windows to show supplementary data. The main operating mode (radar) is displayed in the upper window; you choose what is displayed in the lower window.

  • Page 18: Heading And Position Data

    NMEA. We recommend the Pathfinder Smart Heading System (which includes the Gyro Plus 2 unit). Good results are also obtained with a Raymarine autopilot system incorporating a 150G or 400G Course Computer with internal rate gyro.

  • Page 19: The Pathfinder Radar Plus Display

    A status bar at the top of the radar image displays range, current heading and mode indicators for the various options you can set.

  • Page 20: Default Display

    Not displayed if if data available, or range rings are off Course Over Ground. Displayed in degrees Magnetic or True Figure 1-1: Radar Display Features displayed when function on: Auto mode Motion Mode Target Vectors Gain, Sea, Relative Motion True Vector or...

  • Page 21: Radar Functions

    • Add marks to record important or dangerous locations. • Man Overboard (MOB) to navigate back to a person or object. • 10 Target MARPA Operation of these radar functions is described in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 126°T 13:48:06 6.3kts...

  • Page 22: Operating Controls

    Chapter 1: Overview 1.3 Operating Controls You operate the radar using a variety of controls: • A trackpad providing up, down, left, right and diagonal control of an on- screen cursor. • Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys. • Four soft keys with labels displayed on the screen.

  • Page 23: Moving The Cursor

    The context-sensitive cursor allows you to move databoxes. It also allows you to move or delete other items, such as radar guard zones. Further details of items that can be moved or deleted are given in the appropriate sections throughout this handbook.

  • Page 24: Text Label

    ALARMS, RANGE, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed functions; the functions are similar on all Pathfinder displays. For example, ALARMS is used to set up the system alarms on both a chartplotter and a radar. Some keys can be used in two ways: •...

  • Page 25: Pop-Up Menus

    You use the trackpad to select an option from the menu, then use the appropriate soft key to set the option. For example, you can toggle the OFF TRACK ALARM on/off. ALARMS SET UP Figure 1-4: Typical Pop-up Menu SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays D4152-3 D4265-1...

  • Page 26: Database Lists

    Chapter 1: Overview Database Lists The waypoints, routes and tracks that you create on the chartplotter are stored in database lists. You can view these lists and select items for editing. SYMBOL POSITION BRG _186° TEMP ---° DATE --/--/-- GOTO WAYPOINT Figure 1-5: Typical Database List...
  • Page 27 1-14 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays...

  • Page 28: Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting The Display

    The display unit includes a simulator function, that allows you to practice operating your radar without data from the scanner or GPS system. You will need to use the set up options to switch the display to simulator mode, as described in Section 2.2.

  • Page 29: Switching The Display On And Off

    Scanner off mode: You should use this mode when you do not require the radar, but you are using the display unit say, to view data from another source. Scanner off mode removes power from the scanner. ➤ To switch the display on, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps.
  • Page 30 ➤ To use Scanner off mode: 1. Ensure that the radar is in Standby mode, warming up, or displaying a mes- sage that radar data is not available. 2. Press the CLEAR key. The message STANDBY. RADAR DATA NOT AVAILABLE appears in the radar picture.

  • Page 31: Switch Off

    Note: Switch the display unit off before you remove the power cord. Note: You do not need to change to Standby mode before turning off the dis- play: if you turn the radar display off while it is in Transmit mode, the scanner is also de-activated.

  • Page 32: Changing The Lighting & Contrast - Sl70M Mono Display

    2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar over the option SIMULATOR . The simulator soft keys are displayed. 3. In the system set up menu, press RADAR to view a simulated radar image, DATA to view simulated numerical data and waypoint display, or BOTH to view simulated radar data.

  • Page 33: Changing The Brightness - Sl70C Color Display

    MULTI , followed by the second soft key from the left, then use the track- pad to increase brightness. Alternatively, press and hold MULTI for one sec- ond to set the brightness to 100%. SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays D5036_1...

  • Page 34: Controlling The Display

    Selecting a Half-Screen Window for Display ➤ To select a window for display: 1. Press the DISPLAY key. The following soft are displayed with an image of each available window: SL70M Mono Display: DISPLAY SL70C Color Display: DISPLAY 2. To select a different window, press either SELECT WINDOWS soft key until the required window is highlighted.
  • Page 35 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays CDI Window BDI Window Navdata Window D5663_1 Figure 2-4: Radar Half-Screen Window Options...
  • Page 36 Press for 3 seconds to turn off display. DISPLAY Controls display mode windows. - Press for display mode and soft keys display. - Press again to toggle through display modes, then ENTER. - Press and hold for 2 seconds for full page radar display. Monochrome WINDOWS SELECT...

  • Page 37: Customizing The Screen Presentation Options

    1-10 Switching Radar Range Rings The radar range rings can be turned on or off. They are normally left on, but you may wish to turn them off if you are using VRM/EBLs or guard zones (see Section 3.4 and Section 3.5) to make the display clearer.
  • Page 38 1-10 Waypoint Display If you are currently going to a waypoint, you can display the active waypoint on the radar picture. The waypoint may have beenreceived via the SeaTalk or NMEA interface. ➤ To display the active waypoint: 1.

  • Page 39: Radar Display Control Functions

    Using the Zoom Function - SL70M Mono Display If you wish to see a section of the radar picture in more detail, you can use the Zoom function to magnify the selected area to twice its size. The enlarged area is displayed in a quarter-screen Zoom Window in the lower right corner of the screen.

  • Page 40: Using The Zoom Function - Sl70C Color Displays

    Using the Zoom Function - SL70C Color Displays If you wish to see a section of the radar picture in more detail, you can use the Zoom function to magnify the selected area to twice its size. There are two zoom options: •...
  • Page 41 1-10 3n m 033° 1.78 Figure 2-6: Radar Display Zoom Window SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 126°T Zoom Box, indicating the enlarged area. You can move this using the context-sensitive cursor, to change the image in the Zoom...

  • Page 42: Offsetting The Center

    Radar Display with an Offset Center ➤ To return the center of the radar picture to the center of the screen, select the center point ( CTR ) then press the CLEAR key. The center is always reset to the center of the display when you turn on the Radar display.

  • Page 43: Sl70M & Sl70C Plus Pathfinder Radar Displays

    2-16 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays...

  • Page 44: Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations

    Pathfinder radar. Additional functions, that are available on integrated systems with appropriate data sources, are described in Chapter 4. You can use this chapter with the radar display set to simulator mode, or on the water after you have installed and set up your Pathfinder system.

  • Page 45: Range Control

    0.125 0.25 0.75 * The maximum range depends on your scanner type, as detailed in the Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook. 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 centre is offset.

  • Page 46: Changing The Range

    Antenna Height (m) Note: The ranges shown in the table are theoretical maximum ranges. The ra- dar horizon is greater than the optical horizon, but the radar can only detect targets if a large enough target is above the radar horizon.

  • Page 47: Interpreting And Adjusting The Radar Picture

    High coastlines and mountainous coastal regions can be observed at the longest radar range. However, the first sight of land may be a mountain several miles inland from the coastline. The actual coastline may not appear on the radar until the vessel is close to the line of sight distance.

  • Page 48: Identifying False Echo Returns

    Side lobes have no effect on distant or small surface objects. However, the echo from a large object at short range may produce an arc on the radar screen similar to a range ring or a series of echoes forming a broken arc. Side-lobe echoes normally occur at ranges below 3nm, and can be reduced by adjusting the SEA control.

  • Page 49: Indirect Echoes

    There may also be multiple echoes which extend behind the obstruction. This should be avoided by careful selection of the scanner site prior to installation (Chapter 6). SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays True echo Mast...

  • Page 50: Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter And Tune

    If you change the settings, the new GAIN , SEA and TUNE modes (auto or manual) and values remain set even when you turn the radar off and on again; Rain and FTC are reset to Off at power-on. The status bar indicates which controls are switched to Auto or On, as shown in Figure 3-6.

  • Page 51: Gain Control And Sea Control

    On long range settings, the gain should be set to give a slight speckle in the background of the radar picture. Do not set the gain too low, or you may miss small or weak targets.

  • Page 52: Tuning The Receiver

    Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations Sea Clutter Control Radar returns from waves around your vessel can clutter the centre of the radar picture (see Figure 3-7, 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 53: Rain Clutter Control, Using Rain And Ftc

    3-10 Rain Clutter Control, using RAIN and FTC The radar can see echoes from rain or snow. Returns from storm areas and rain squalls consist of countless small echoes that continuously change size, intensity, and position. These returns, shown in Figure 3-8, sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell.

  • Page 54: Changing The Targets Display

    Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations Changing the Targets Display The Pathfinder PLUS Radar allows you to improve target visibility by changing the following: • Interference rejection • Target expansion • Target wakes These parameters are accessed from the default soft key TARGETS .

  • Page 55: Interference Rejection

    3-12 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Interference Rejection Mutual radar interference is likely when two or more radar-equipped vessels are operating within range of each other. This usually appears as a series of small dots moving to and from the display center in a straight line or a long, sweeping curve.

  • Page 56: Measuring Range And Bearing Using Vrm/Ebls

    A standard VRM is displayed as a circle with its centre on your vessel’s position, and it’s EBL is displayed as a line from the origin to the edge of the radar picture display. However, each pair can be floated, so that the origin can be moved.

  • Page 57: Measuring Range And Bearing To Target From Vessel

    • Measure the bearing of a target or point from your vessel’s position, using an EBL • Measure the range and bearing between any two points on the radar, using the FLOAT function Note: An alternative method of measuring range and bearing is to use the cur-...
  • Page 58 2. Press the soft key for the VRM/EBL you require, to toggle the setting from OFF to ON . The soft key labels are cleared, and the radar picture shows the VRM/EBL and its associated data box. 3. Position the EBL/VRM using the trackpad, and press ENTER to drop it.

  • Page 59: Measuring Range And Bearing Between Targets (Float)

    VRMs and EBLs independently. Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT) You can measure the range and bearing between any two points on the radar, such as two targets, using the Pathfinder Plus Radar’s Float function. This allows you to move the origin of a VRM/EBL away from your vessel’s...

  • Page 60: Moving And Unfloating A Floating Ebl

    6. Press ENTER to drop the VRM/EBL in its new position, or CLEAR to aban- don the operation and return the VRM/EBL to its previous position. The radar shows the VRM/EBL as a short-dashed line (VRM/EBL1) or a long-dashed line (VRM/EBL2), and the cursor returns to normal control.

  • Page 61: Controlling Vrm/Ebl Data Boxes

    Note: VRM/EBL data boxes are not affected by the setting of the DATABOXES soft key accessed using the SCREEN default soft key. This only controls the set of data boxes available for integrated systems (see Chapter 2). SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays...

  • Page 62: Setting Guard Zones And Alarms

    Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms The Pathfinder Plus Radar display allows you to set up one or two guard zones, using the ALARMS key. You can set up sector zones or 360° (circular) zones as shown in Figure 3-13.

  • Page 63: Placing A Guard Zone

    The radar picture shows the guard zone as a four-sided shape bounded by a solid line (or a circle if previously set as one).

  • Page 64: Moving, Reshaping Or Deleting A Guard Zone

    Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3. If necessary, use the trackpad to move the corner of the guard zone to the required position. As you move the corner, the width and/or height of the zone changes, but its general sector shape is retained.
  • Page 65 5. The higher the setting, the more sensitive the alarm, and the smaller the tar- get density required to set it off. 6. Press ENTER to clear the slider display. SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays D3935-3 D5036_1...

  • Page 66: Marpa

    The SL70 series displays include a MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) function for target tracking and risk analysis. This section gives an introduction to the Pathfinder Plus Radar MARPA system and shows you how to use the MARPA functions, you should also read Section 5.5.

  • Page 67: Risk Assessment

    Each target is displayed as a symbol to indicate its status: Target is being acquired Target is safe Target is dangerous. Target is Lost The dangerous and lost symbols are shown flashing. SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays...

  • Page 68: Data Transfer

    Radar Range Scales MARPA target acquisition is only available at radar range scales of up to 12nm, although tracking continues at all ranges. Note: If you change to a lower range scale, targets may be beyond the range of the scanner and will be lost.
  • Page 69 If a target is present for several scans the radar locks onto it and the symbol also displayed. If the target is continuously lost, the lost target symbol displayed and a Lost Target alarm is generated;...
  • Page 70 Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations View Target Data You can toggle the MARPA data box on/off using the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key. This box displays the data for one MARPA target. You can select the target using the context sensitive cursor or the database list. Alternatively, if you display the data box when no target is selected, data is displayed for the last target that had the data box displayed –...
  • Page 71 3-28 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 3. Press CLEAR to remove the database list. MARPA D4121-1 Figure 3-16: MARPA Database List ➤ To cancel all targets: 1. Press MARPA followed by MARPA LIST to display the database list.

  • Page 72: Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations

    It also explains how to use the man overboard (MOB) function. You can use this chapter with the radar display set to simulator mode, or on the water after you have installed and set up your Pathfinder Radar system.

  • Page 73: Changing The Heading Mode

    A map-like image is thus displayed, with all moving vessels travelling in true perspective to each other and to fixed land masses. As your ship’s position approaches the edge of the screen, the radar display is automatically reset to reveal the area ahead of your ship. You can manually reset your ship’s position at any time by pressing the TRUE REL soft key twice.

  • Page 74: Effect On Vrm/Ebls

    ➤ To change the heading and motion mode: 1. Press the HDG MODE default soft key. 2. Press the soft key corresponding to the mode you require. The radar picture changes to the selected mode. 3. Press ENTER to clear the heading mode soft keys. The current orientation is indicated in the status bar.

  • Page 75: Using Marks

    Marks are stored with their latitude, longitude and symbol; the information is retained when the radar is turned off. Up to 100 marks can be stored in each display unit. Note: When you use the MARKS key to access the Marks function, simply MARKS press the key momentarily and release it.

  • Page 76: Moving Or Deleting A Mark

    ➤ To initiate the MOB procedure, press and hold the MARKS key for two MARKS seconds. The Pathfinder Plus Radar then performs all the following tasks automatically: • Marks the current position with a MOB • The MOB waypoint replaces any current active waypoint and route.

  • Page 77: Cursor Echo

    The following options are provided: • Radar Cursor In : - not valid for SL70C and SL70M displays. • Chart Cursor In: displays the cursor from another chartplotter on the radar window (default - OFF ).

  • Page 78: Chapter 5: Setting Up The System Defaults

    This chapter covers the following topics: • Changing the default set up parameters • System parameter functions and default settings • Radar-specific parameter functions and default settings • MARPA specific parameters and default settings • Advanced Radar functions You should check the functions of the parameters, and decide on the new...

  • Page 79: Changing The Set Up Parameters

    • For some parameters, a soft key provides access to a sub-menu of fur- ther options. 4. Press the soft key corresponding to the desired setting or, for scroll lists, use the soft keys to scroll forwards or backwards through the list until the SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays D3640-3...
  • Page 80 Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults required setting is displayed. This setting is retained when you move the selection bar on to the next parameter in the menu list. For sliders, press the appropriate soft key repeatedly to increase or decrease the slider value in individual steps, or press and hold the key to change the setting quickly.

  • Page 81: System Set Up Parameters

    KEY BEEP MOB DATA MENU TIMEOUT PERIOD DISTANCE UNITS SPEED UNITS DEPTH UNITS TEMPERATURE UNITS VARIATION SOURCE SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Options Factory Default OFF, LAT/LONG, TDs OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON...
  • Page 82 OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON Not valid for SL70C and SL70M displays OFF or ON OFF or ON Not valid for SL70C and SL70M displays DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY MM/DD/YY...

  • Page 83: Data Boxes

    • Relative: The bearing relative to your vessel’s heading. • Mag/True: The actual bearing in either degrees magnetic or degrees true. This option is only available in Radar mode if your system includes a radar display and you have heading data from a compass.

  • Page 84: Day/Night

    You can set the units for speed, depth and temperature. The units you set will be used to display all data, including information received from other instruments on the system. However, the distance units do not affect the instrumented range of the radar, which is always in nautical miles.

  • Page 85: Variation Source

    Bridge NMEA Heading The displays bridge NMEA input data to the SeaTalk bus (see Section 6.8). The Bridge NMEA Heading option can be used to prevent NMEA heading data being bridged onto the SeaTalk bus. SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays...

  • Page 86: Nmea Out Set Up

    Press the CURSOR ECHO soft key to display the cursor transfer soft keys. The following options can be toggled ON or OFF : • Radar Cursor In: - not valid for SL70C and SL70M displays. • Chart Cursor In: displays the cursor from another chartplotter on the radar window (default - OFF ).

  • Page 87: Gps Sog/Cog Filter

    MEDIUM or LOW . Compass Set Up This option is used to calibrate a Raymarine heading sensor such as the Pathfinder Smart Heading System. Controls are provided for Linearise Compass which detects and corrects for heading errors caused by metal objects, and Align Heading which matches the displayed heading to a known heading or transit.

  • Page 88: Radar Set Up Parameters

    Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5.4 Radar Set Up Parameters The RADAR SET UP option allows you to set up the radar according to your system configuration and your personal preferences. Note: Some parameters can only be changed if you are using the Master dis- play (that is, the display to which the scanner is connected).

  • Page 89: Timed Transmission Option

    Table 5-3: Radar Custom Range Scales Range Default Setting (nm) 0.125 0.25 0.75 12.0 24.0* 48.0* 72.0* * Maximum range depends on scanner type, refer to the Scanner Owner’s Handbook. SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays New Setting (nm)

  • Page 90: Bearing Alignment

    6.0 to 24.0 24 to maximum for scanner When you have finished setting up the new scale, press ENTER to return to the Radar Set Up Menu, and press the ON soft key to select your new scale. Bearing Alignment The bearing alignment is normally set when you first install your system, and is described in Radar System Checks and Adjustments on page 6-17.

  • Page 91: Marpa Set Up Parameters

    Target history can be set to plot the targets’ previous position at specified intervals. The four most recent position points are displayed. If True target vectors are selected, then the four most recent vessel position points are also displayed. SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Options Factory Default TRUE...

  • Page 92: Advanced Settings

    1. Press the MENU key to display the set up soft keys. 2. Press and hold the blank soft key directly to the right of the RADAR SET UP soft key for 5 seconds. The Advanced Settings menu is then displayed.

  • Page 93: Stc Preset

    Press the INITIATE SET UP soft key to enable slider control, and adjust for maximum image intensity. If required, you can press the RESTORE PREVIOUS soft key to reset the Tune Preset to the value before you pressed INITIATE SET UP . SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays...

  • Page 94: Chapter 6: Installation

    • To connect your display to other equipment, follow the guidelines in Section 6.8 and Section 6.9, taking particular care to ensure the correct polarity of the SeaTalk supply. • Details on installing the scanner are provided in the Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook. Scanner Compass Figure 6-1:...

  • Page 95: Planning The Installation

    Section 6.4. EMC Installation Guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

  • Page 96: Suppression Ferrites

    Chapter 6: Installation • More than 7 ft (2 m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiat- ing element. • The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start.

  • Page 97: Sl70M & Sl70C Plus Pathfinder Radar Displays

    Seatalk junction 3-way block D244 Seatalk auxiliary junction box R55006 NMEA OUT cable assy 4 ft 11 in (1.5m) R55005 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Supplied with: Option for: SL70M PLUS SL70C PLUS SL70M/SL70C PLUS SL70M/SL70C PLUS SL70M/SL70C PLUS...

  • Page 98: Selecting The Display Unit Location

    The maximum length of cable between a master display and the scanner unit should not normally exceed 60 ft. (20 m). If you need to use a longer cable, refer to the Pathfinder Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook. • Environment: Do not restrict airflow at the rear of the display unit;the color display incorporates Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps (CCFL), which have a reduced light output when the unit is very hot.
  • Page 99 POWER Figure 6-3: 7” Mono LCD Display Dimensions SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays GAIN DISPLAY VRM/EBL MARKS MULTI ALARMS RANGE ENTER CLEAR MENU Weight: 1.2 Kg (2.6 lbs) Compass Safe Distance: 1 m (39 in) D3221_3...
  • Page 100 Chapter 6: Installation 10.51 in (267 mm) 8.8 in (223.6 mm) POWER 3.15 in (80 mm) 6.3 in (160 mm) 8.85 in (225 mm) Figure 6-4: 7” LCD Color Display Dimensions 0.95 in (24.3 mm) 6.89 in (175 mm) GAIN DISPLAY VRM/EBL MARKS...

  • Page 101: Cable Runs

    The scanner type and the length and type of the inter-unit cable also affect the wire gauge required for the extension SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Radome Scanner System 4 kW Open Array Scanners System...

  • Page 102: Inter-Unit Scanner Cable

    The inter-unit (scanner) cable entrance is at the rear of the scanner unit. If the unit is mounted on a hollow mast the cable may be run inside the mast and then fed through the radar’s cable entrance. Make sure that the cable does not chafe where it enters the mast.

  • Page 103: Mounting The Display Unit

    The display unit can be console mounted if required, using the optional flush- mounting kit (M92708). CAUTION: Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the location before proceeding. Make sure there is sufficient rear access for mounting and cabling. SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays...
  • Page 104 Chapter 6: Installation 1. Check the selected location for the unit. A clear, flat area at least 9 in (230 mm) wide by 8¼ in (210 mm) high, with at least 6 in (152 mm) (mono dis- play) or 6.9in (176 mm) (color display) of clearance behind the panel, is required.

  • Page 105: System Connections

    The power connection to the display should be made at either the output of the battery isolator switch, or at a DC power distribution panel. Raymarine recommends that power is fed directly to the display via its own dedicated cable system and MUST be protected by a thermal circuit breaker or fuse, installed close to the power connection.

  • Page 106: Display Unit Connection

    NMEA 0183 inputs and one RF ground (screen) connection. To NMEA instruments Figure 6-6: Radar Display Connector Panel The following sections detail the display unit connectors used when installing a display. The remaining connector details are provided in Section 6.8.

  • Page 107: Scanner Connection (Master Displays)

    Tx Trigger -- Battery +ve Data I/O -- *Battery +ve Azimuth + Azimuth -- Figure 6-7: Radar Scanner Connection SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Refer to Pathfinder Scanner Owner's Handbook for connector detail. Scanner White Black Black Orange...

  • Page 108: Power And Nmea Input Connection

    Chapter 6: Installation Power and NMEA Input Connection The DC power and NMEA input should be connected at the rear Power/ NMEA seven-pin connector. The connector (viewed from the outside) and pin functions are shown in the following diagram and table. The NMEA Input is detailed in Section 6.8.

  • Page 109: Radar System Tests And Installation Alignment

    Radar mode, then press ENTER . If necessary, adjust the lighting (see Changing the Lighting & Contrast - SL70M Mono Display on page 2-5 or Changing the Brightness - SL70C Color Display on page 2-6). If required, change the default language settings as follows: 1.

  • Page 110: Radar System Checks And Adjustments

    4. Use the soft keys to highlight the required language. 5. Press ENTER to return to the setup soft keys. 6. Press CLEAR to return to the normal radar screen. Radar System Checks and Adjustments When the display is connected to a scanner unit you should perform the checks and adjustments detailed below.

  • Page 111: Bearing Alignment

    To adjust the alignment, you need to select a visible target of known bearing that is displayed on the radar, and then use the setup options to adjust the radar until the correct bearing reading is obtained.

  • Page 112: Display Timing Adjustment

    1. If a visual relative bearing of a target has been determined, as in 2.1 above, set an EBL to this relative bearing. 2. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys and select RADAR SET UP . RADAR SET UP MENU Figure 6-10: Radar Set Up Menu 3.

  • Page 113: Emc Conformance

    3. Press the MENU key to display the set up soft keys. 4. Press and hold the blank soft key directly to the right of the RADAR SET UP soft key for 5 seconds. The Advanced Set Up menu is then displayed.

  • Page 114: Integrated Systems

    Chapter 6: Installation 6.8 Integrated Systems The displays can be linked to other equipment to transfer data as follows: • Data can be received via SeaTalk or NMEA, some of which will increase the functionality of the display. Other data can be viewed on the display. •...

  • Page 115: Seatalk And Nmea In

    Other data connected via a SeaTalk bus or via NMEA is generally displayed in data boxes, e.g. depth, apparent wind angle and speed, time. Note: The Raymarine Fishfinder uses its own depth data, rather than any oth- er depth data on SeaTalk. If there is no other depth data on SeaTalk, Fishfind- er depth is transmitted.

  • Page 116: Seatalk Connection

    SeaTalk The SeaTalk standard was originally developed by Autohelm (part of Raymarine), and allows compatible instruments to be connected by a single cable carrying power and data in/out. This means that additional instruments and functions can be added to a SeaTalk system, simply by plugging them into the network.

  • Page 117: Nmea Input Connection

    (Channel 2). Refer to Power and NMEA Input Connection on page 6-15 for further details. For example, to connect a Raymarine Heading Sensor to the NMEA Channel 1 input, connect the cables and power supply using a suitable...

  • Page 118: Using The Seatalk Auxiliary Junction Box

    Figure 6-13: NMEA Input Connection Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box A junction box (provided with the radar/chart displays; optional with the radar displays) is used to connect the SeaTalk system to the display unit. This junction box enables the SeaTalk bus, power and GPS to be connected.

  • Page 119: Data Output

    6-23. The NMEA output connector is a 4-pin connector as illustrated below. The 1.5 m NMEA OUT cable has a ferrite clamp attached to ensure EMC conformance. SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Core Terminal Black (screen) Yellow...

  • Page 120: Data Conversion

    Chapter 6: Installation NMEA OUT connector Pin 2, white Pin 5, screen Rear of display Figure 6-15: NMEA Output Connector Data Conversion The displays convert some information across the communications links as follows: NMEA In to NMEA Out and SeaTalk SeaTalk to NMEA Out This enables data received by the display to be passed to other instruments.

  • Page 121: Integrated System Checks

    1. Press DISPLAY and select the NAV DATA WINDOW ON. Check that the expected data is displayed. 2. If heading data is connected select Radar mode and check heading is dis- played in the Status Bar. Transmitted Data If SeaTalk or NMEA Out is being transmitted to other equipment, check that the data is being received correctly.

  • Page 122: Chapter 7: Maintenance And Problem Solving

    Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible causes of problems you may experience with your display unit. 7.1 Maintenance WARNING: The display unit contains high voltage. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians - there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments and the operator should not attempt to service the equipment.

  • Page 123: Emc Servicing And Safety Guidelines

    EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines • Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replace- ment parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any Raymarine product.
  • Page 124 When the reset request has been accepted, the system restarts. The factory default settings are listed in Section 5.3 Power-on setting Head Up OFF (but value stored) – radar only OFF (but value stored) – radar only ON, with last-used value Lighting 40%, contrast 50%...

  • Page 125: Problem Solving

    7.3 Problem Solving All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs. 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 126: How To Contact Raymarine (Us)

    For Accessories and Parts Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your authorized Raymarine dealer. However, if you are in need of an item not available from the retailer, please contact Raymarine Technical Services at: 1-800-539-5539 extension 2333 or (603) -881-5200.

  • Page 127: How To Contact Raymarine (Europe)

    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 Raymarine unit, please contact our Customer Services Department prior to placing your order.

  • Page 128: Appendix A:specification

    4 pin NMEA output 7 pin power including 2 NMEA input channels 1 x SeaTalk, receive and transmit 1 x NMEA 0183, transmit 2 x NMEA 0183, receive Cursor Echo between radar and chart on separate displays connected via SeaTalk.

  • Page 129: Radar Features

    Zoom Mode Off Centre Function Display Windows SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Mark placed with course line; readout shows range, bearing, lat/lon of MOB and time elapsed since MOB. Full, half and quarter screens available dependent on function Up to six user selectable information boxes 0.125 (0.0625), 0.25 (0.125), 0.5 (0.125), 0.75 (0.25), 1.5 (0.25),...
  • Page 130 Appendix A: Specification Wakes Target Expansion Timed TX Interfacing SeaTalk Input NMEA Input SeaTalk Output NMEA Output (User selectable) Short, medium, long, off Operator selectable Rotation periods: 10, 20 or 30 scans Repetition periods: 3, 5, 10 or 15 minutes Depth, Speed Over Ground &...
  • Page 131 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays...

  • Page 132: Appendix B: Seatalk And Nmea Data Received And Transmitted

    Time (No priority) Date MOB data Autopilot Status (Standby / Auto / Vane / Track) Cursor Range and Bearing (from Chartplotter) Cursor Range and Bearing (from Radar) Global Alarms - Watch alarm, Wind alarm, Autopilot alarms, Depth alarms. Waypoint arrival Waypoint/Route Transfer * If Magnetic Heading is not available, the True Heading and Variation (if available) are used to generate the magnetic heading.
  • Page 133 Radar display range Radar Tracked targets Waypoint/Route Transfer Global Alarm Waypoint Arrival Alarm Bridged from NMEA if selected in the System Set Up menu. SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays SeaTalk NMEA Out ✔ GGA, GLL, RMC, RMA ✔...

  • Page 134: Appendix C: Connecting A Raymarine Heading Sensor

    150G or 400G course com- puter. The method of connecting to your display is the same. If you have a Raymarine 150G or 400G course computer we recommend that you configure your system as follows and illustrated below: •...
  • Page 135 Typical SeaTalk System SeaTalk Figure C-1: Radar System with a G-Series Course Computer SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Scanner Fluxgate Compass NMEA G Series Course Computer 12/24V Supply NMEA SeaTalk GAIN DISPLAY MARKS MULTI VRM/EBL ALARMS RANGE POWER...

  • Page 136: Appendix D:abbreviations

    Appendix D: Abbreviations Appendix D:Abbreviations ANSI CCFL dGPS IEEE in, " American National Standards Institute American Wire Gauge Bearing and Distance Indicator Bearing Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Course Deviation Indicator Code of Federal Regulations Course Made Good Course Over Ground Cathode Ray Tube Center deciBels...
  • Page 137 MARPA NMEA SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Liquid Crystal Display longitude Magnetic meters Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid Main Bang Suppression millimeter Man OverBoard Mark nautical mile National Marine Electronics Association Position (of vessel) Radio Frequency Range Revolutions Per Minute...

  • Page 138: Index

    SeaTalk 6.8 Cancel a Target 3.26 MOB 4.6 Window Options 1.4 Center Control (Radar) 2.15 Changing the Heading Mode 4.1 Changing the Radar Range 3.3 Changing the Targets Display 3.11 Chart Simulator 2.1 Cleaning Instructions 7.1 CLEAR Key 1.11 Clearing Marks 5.11...
  • Page 139 Deleting a Guard Zone 3.19 3.21 a Mark 4.5 a VRM/EBL 3.16 with the Context Sensitive Cursor 1.10 Depth Data Box 5.4 Determining Radar Range 3.3 Display 2.6 Brightness 2.6 Cleaning 7.1 Features 1.3 Lighting 2.5 Operating Modes 1.4 Set Up Options 1.4 DISPLAY Key 1.4...
  • Page 140 Location 6.2 Integrated System 1.4 Definition 1.2 Installation 6.21 Installation Checks 6.28 Interference Rejection 3.4 3.11 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture 3.1 Inter-Unit Cable 6.9 Items On-Screen 1.10 Junction Box for External Instruments 6.25 Key Beep 5.4 Keys Dedicated 1.3 1.11...
  • Page 141 Timing Adjustment 6.19 Typical System Diagram 6.1 Radar Display Center Control 2.15 Definition 1.2 Options 1.6 Range Rings 2.15 Radar Master 1.2 Radar Set Up 5.11 Rain Control 3.4 3.10 Adjusting 3.7 Distant Rain 3.10 Range Changing 3.3 Control 3.1 Determining 3.3...
  • Page 142 Connections 6.12 Grounding 6.12 Set Up 5.2 Targets (MARPA) 1.8 Acquire 3.26 Cancel 3.26 Data 3.27 History 5.14 Vector 5.14 Targets (Radar) 1.3 Control 3.4 Expansion 3.4 3.11 3.12 Interference Rejection 3.4 Wakes 3.4 3.11 3.12 Temperature Data Box 5.4 Terminology 1.2...
  • Page 143 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays...

  • Page 144: Limited Warranty Certificate

    (auto mileage and tolls) up to 100 round trip highway miles (160 kilometres) and travel time of 2 hours, will be assumed by Raymarine only on products where proof of installation or commission by authorized service agents, can be shown.
  • Page 145 84066_8.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 12, 2001 8:27 AM 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.

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