Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations (Sl72Rc Plus Only); Introduction - Raymarine SL72 Owner's Handbook Manual

Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations (SL72RC PLUS only)

Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations (SL72RC

6.1 Introduction

This chapter explains how to use the additional functions that are provided on
the SL72RC PLUS combined radar/chartplotter.
It covers the following topics:
• Measuring distances and bearings on the chart, using the VRM/EBL key
• Setting alarms and timers
• Man Overboard (MOB)
• Cursor Echo
• GPS Setup
• Data Log Mode
In order to use some of these functions, you may need the following additional
data from equipment connected to your system via a SeaTalk or NMEA link:
Table 6-1:
Data
Heading
COG
Radar data
Position
Other data
*If heading data is available via both NMEA and SeaTalk, NMEA data takes priority. For all other data,
SeaTalk data takes priority (see Section 6.3).
PLUS only)
Function of External Data
Example source
Compass*
GPS
Radar system
GPS system
Transducers
Integrated functions available
- Head Up or Course Up heading modes
- MOB (if speed data also available)
- Radar data, either full-screen or in a half-screen window
- Waypoints
- Position, COG, SOG and time data in Data Box and Nav
Window
- MOBy
- Data Log
- Data Box and Nav Window data displays, including speed,
depth, wind, temperature
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