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Owner's
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Document number: 81155_1
Date: XX Month 1999
155_CVR_1.p65
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  • Page 1 RayChart 620 and 630 Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81155_1 Date: XX Month 1999 155_CVR_1.p65 10/12/98, 11:31...

  • Page 2: Safety Notices

    RayChart 620 and 630 Electronic Charting Systems Owner’s Handbook SAFETY NOTICES 1. HIGH VOLTAGE. The display unit contains high voltages. Adjustments require specialised service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians – there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments. The operator should never remove the display unit cover or attempt to service the equipment.
  • Page 3 Raytheon. Raytheon is a registered trademark of Raytheon Company SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raytheon Marine Europe Limited RayChart is a trademark of Raytheon Marine Company C-MAP is a registered trademark. 155_TL_1.p65 10/12/98, 11:31...
  • Page 4 Preface This handbook covers the following electronic charting system from Raytheon Marine Company: • RayChart 620 monochrome chartplotter • RayChart 630 colour chartplotter It contains very important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    RayChart 620 and 630 How to Use this Handbook This handbook is organized with the information about operating the chartplotter at the front, since you will probably use these chapters most often. When you first receive your chartplotter, you should read Chapter 7, and install the equipment.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Overview The chartplotter is a sophisticated electronic charting system, which uses GPS, dGPS or Loran-C technology to make navigation as simple and accurate as possible. ® The chartplotter displays chart information from the C-MAP NT range of electronic chart cards (C-Cards), and position information from satellites or land-based radio beacons.

  • Page 7: Navigational Displays

    RayChart 620 and 630 Functions • Quick and easy on-screen route setup and control. • GOTO function navigating immediately to a waypoint. • Event and mark recording. • Edit and review functions for stored route, waypoint and event data. • Setup options to customize the chartplotter according to your own system preferences, such as chart orientation (north up, course up or head up), display windows, and alarm setup.

  • Page 8: The Chart Display

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 The Chart Display The chartplotter includes a small-scale world map that can be used for route planning. Detailed navigation information is displayed when a chart card is installed. Once the position fix has been established, the screen shows the chart area and associated data that were displayed when the chartplotter was last used.
  • Page 9 RayChart 620 and 630 Cursor data box Shows the current cursor position as either Lat/Long or TDs Scale rule, in nautical miles Chart boundary Lat/Long grid Vessel's heading vector Vessel's current position Cursor position, controlled by the trackpad Default soft key labels These can be turned off.

  • Page 10: Operating Controls

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 Operating Controls You operate the chartplotter in a variety of ways; the control keys on the display unit are used with on-screen facilities such as pop-up menus. These include: • A trackpad providing up, down, left, right and diagonal control of an on- screen cursor.

  • Page 11: Dedicated Keys

    RayChart 620 and 630 move diagonally. The cursor moves faster as you continue to press the trackpad. The current cursor position is shown in the cursor data box. The cursor is displayed as a cross symbol ( ) on the chart. It is used to: •...

  • Page 12: The Soft Keys

    Chapter 1: Introduction The Soft Keys The four keys below the screen are called soft keys because their functions change according to the operation. The soft keys are grouped into related sets and subsets providing access to the various functions. The soft key labels are displayed on the screen just above the keys.

  • Page 13: Other Soft Key Functions

    RayChart 620 and 630 If different ssoft keys are displayed, press the CLEAR key to select the default functions. Try using the CENTER key to center the chart on the cursor position: 1. Move the cursor to one side of the chart.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Getting Started And Controlling The Chart Display

    Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides information, instructions and simple exercises to get you started using the chartplotter. It will help you to become familiar with the chart display and the functions of the controls before you start using the chartplotter for routine navigation.
  • Page 15 RayChart 620 and 630 Note: You can now turn on and adjust the display backlighting and contrast, if required, as described later in Section 2.3. 2. When you have read the notice, press the CONTINUE soft key to clear the caution.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Lighting And Contrast

    You can change the level of screen backlighting and monochrome screen contrast. • A 620 Chartplotter with a monochrome display has six brightness levels and 40 contrast levels. • A 630 Chartplotter with colour display has six brightness levels and a day/ night view setting.

  • Page 17: Using Chart Cards

    RayChart 620 and 630 The new lighting and contrast levels are retained until you reset them or turn off the chartplotter. At power-on, the monochrome screen lighting is always off, but the last-used contrast setting is retained. The colour screen powers-on at the last used settings for brightness and night/ day view.

  • Page 18: Removing A Chart Card

    Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display Push the card in as far as it will go, then move it to the left so that the top is under the retaining pegs. Release the card so that it is held in place by the pegs.

  • Page 19: Displaying Information About Objects

    RayChart 620 and 630 To zoom in: 1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor inside one of the chart boxes, and press the lower part of the RANGE key. That area is expanded so that you can see more detail. Note that the smaller the chart box is on the screen, the greater the amount of detail that is available when you zoom in.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display 2. To view further details, press ENTER. The soft keys EXPAND, ALLINFO and NEAREST are displayed. 3. To obtain expanded information about the object(s): Press the EXPAND soft key. The objects and any sub-objects are listed in a window in the center of the screen.
  • Page 21 RayChart 620 and 630 Port Area At large chart scales port area information is indicated by the symbol Where available, details for each facility can be displayed. In some areas the chart shows symbols for individual facilities. The facilities and their associated symbols are defined below.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display Tide Data The symbol indicates tide height data is available for that position on the chart. To obtain tide height data: 1. Place the cursor over the tide symbol . The tide height object data box and the soft keys EXPAND, ALL INFO and NEAREST are displayed.

  • Page 23: Controlling The Chart

    RayChart 620 and 630 2.5 Controlling the Chart You control the chart display using the cursor and control keys. You start all operations with the default soft keys displayed (this is referred to as the default screen in the following sections).

  • Page 24: Changing The Chart Scale

    Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display Note: If you have selected a chart display with one or two data windows, the chartplotter will treat the start of the data window as the edge of the chart. Changing the Chart Scale The RANGE key allows you to change the cartography scale so that you can see a smaller or larger area on the screen.
  • Page 25 RayChart 620 and 630 to indicate that the chartplotter is in Plotter Mode. The cartographic information is restored when you return to a chart scale for which the information is available. To zoom out to a smaller scale chart, simply press the upper part of the RANGE key as many times as required.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display D3821-1 Change the values to the required position, as follows: a. Move the cursor to the first digit you wish to change, using the left or right trackpad controls. When you move right from the latitude direction, the cursor moves to the first longitude digit.

  • Page 27: Displaying Navigation Information

    RayChart 620 and 630 Displaying Navigation Information Although you can use your chartplotter with the whole screen devoted to the chart, you also have the option of displaying a wide range of navigational data. This information is normally presented in one or two windows, with the chart displayed in the rest of the screen.

  • Page 28: Changing Between Full Screen And Windows

    Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display The windows soft keys disappear after seven seconds if you do not make a selection. If you wish to change the display again, press DISPLAY. The soft keys are re- displayed. Changing between Full Screen and Windows You can change between the full screen display and windows display using the soft keys as follows:...
  • Page 29 RayChart 620 and 630 D3833-1 4. Use the two left-hand soft keys to select the number and location of the windows. You can select: One window at the bottom left of the chart display One window at the bottom right of the chart display...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2: Getting Started and Controlling the Chart Display last used (CDI or BDI) is shown. The soft keys disappear after 7 seconds if you do not make a selection. The CDI or BDI data is presented in a window at the bottom right of the screen, with steering data, as shown in the examples below: CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) Waypoint graphic, fixed until within 3nm...
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  • Page 32: Chapter 3: Using The Default Soft Keys

    Chapter 3: Using the Default Soft Keys Chapter 3: Using the Default Soft Keys 3.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to perform some basic chart operations using the trackpad, and the default soft keys. The default soft key display is shown below.

  • Page 33: Using The Go To Key

    RayChart 620 and 630 3.2 Using the GO TO Key The GO TO default soft key provides a quick method of navigating to a target point. You can select any target point (which is then stored as a new waypoint) or an existing waypoint.

  • Page 34: Clearing Or Changing A Go To

    Chapter 3: Using the Default Soft Keys D3825-1 2. Use the left or right sides of the trackpad to move the cursor to the number, letter or symbol you wish to change. You can hold the trackpad down to move quickly. 3.

  • Page 35: Setting Up And Using On-Screen Routes

    RayChart 620 and 630 3.3 Setting Up and Using On-Screen Routes The ROUTE soft key provides a quick and easy method of setting up (or selecting) and using a route. Note: You can also create, edit and control routes using the EDIT menu options, as described in Chapter 5.

  • Page 36: Making A New On-Screen Route

    Chapter 3: Using the Default Soft Keys Making a New On-Screen Route To making a new route using the ROUTE soft key : 1. Move the cursor to the area in which you wish to make the route, and select a suitable chart scale.

  • Page 37: Editing An Existing Route On-Screen

    RayChart 620 and 630 D3827-1 10. When you have entered all your waypoints, press CLEAR to return to the default display. Your route is displayed on the screen, but is not active. To add waypoints to a route using an external device such as the NavPlotter 100, use the MAKE /EDIT option as described above.

  • Page 38: Editing Route Information

    Chapter 3: Using the Default Soft Keys Note: You can also use this option to delete waypoints that are not part of the current route, if you have selected the waypoint display option when you set up your chartplotter (see Chapter 6). To delete a waypoint: Note: You cannot delete a waypoint if it is used in another route.
  • Page 39 RayChart 620 and 630 D3828-1 The route name is shown at the top of the route summary. For each waypoint you placed, the following information is given: The leg number Position The position of the waypoint for this leg, as selected by the cursor position when you made the route.

  • Page 40: Using A Route

    Chapter 3: Using the Default Soft Keys 2. Use the left or right sides of trackpad to move the cursor to the number, letter or symbol you wish to change. You can hold the trackpad down to move quickly, or press ENTER to skip to the start of the next field. 3.

  • Page 41: Advancing To The Next Leg Of The Route

    RayChart 620 and 630 3. If you wish to follow the route in the reverse order, use the trackpad or the RTE soft key to highlight the REVERSE option, and press ENTER. The circle moves to the waypoint at the opposite end of the route.

  • Page 42: Erasing A Route

    Chapter 3: Using the Default Soft Keys Erasing a Route The chartplotter can store up to 20 routes. If you have used all the route slots and want to create a new route, you can erase a selected route. Note: If required, you can store routes on a Memory C-Card for future use, as described in Chapter 6, before deleting them from the chartplotter’s memory.
  • Page 43 RayChart 620 and 630 3.4 Measuring Distances Using the RULER Key You can obtain an accurate measurement of the distance between two points by using the RULER soft key, as follows: 1. From the default soft key display, press the RULER soft key.

  • Page 44: Chapter 4: Additional Basic Functions

    Chapter 4: AdditionalBasic Functions Chapter 4: Additional Basic Functions 4.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use some further basic functions available on the chartplotter, using the dedicated keys and the menus. To get the most out of your chartplotter, you should set up the basic data and customize the display, as described in Chapter 6.

  • Page 45: Placing And Deleting A Mark

    RayChart 620 and 630 Placing and Deleting a Mark To place a mark symbol at the cursor position: 1. Press the MARK key. The soft key labels change, as shown in the example on the following page. The current mark symbol is shown below the cursor data box at the top left of the screen.

  • Page 46: Placing And Deleting An Event

    Chapter 4: AdditionalBasic Functions Placing and Deleting an Event The procedure for placing an event is the same as for placing a mark, except that you use the EVENT key and the event is always placed at the vessel’s position. The event is marked with an event name in addition to the event symbol.

  • Page 47: Deleting The Current Track

    RayChart 620 and 630 D3360-1 2. Use the trackpad or press the TRACKS soft key to highlight the START option, and press ENTER. The option changes to STOP, indicating that Track History is turned on, and the chartplotter starts laying down track marks.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4: AdditionalBasic Functions • Change the track interval for the current track. You can select one of the following intervals: 1, 5, 10 or 30 seconds 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes 0.1, 0.5 or 1.0 nm • Start or stop a track history, or delete a selected track. These options perform the same functions as the START/STOP and DELETE options from the TRACKS menu.

  • Page 49: Man Overboard (Mob)

    RayChart 620 and 630 4.5 Man OverBoard (MOB) If you lose a person or object overboard, and need to return to the location, you should use the Man OverBoard (MOB) function at once. To initiate the MOB procedure, press and hold the MARK key for two seconds.

  • Page 50: Alarms And Timers

    Chapter 4: AdditionalBasic Functions 4.6 Alarms and Timers The chartplotter reports the following alarms: Alarm Indicates: Arrival Your vessel has arrived at the active waypoint, it has either: broken the arrival circle (the radius of which is set in Set Up) or, is perpendicular to the route leg through that waypoint.
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  • Page 52: Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (Edit)

    Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) 5.1 Introduction The chartplotter allows you to perform a number of tasks using the information you have saved. This information includes waypoints, routes, events, track histories and the log. This chapter explains how to view, edit, use and print the stored information using the EDIT main menu.

  • Page 53: Viewing The Waypoint List

    RayChart 620 and 630 5.2 The Waypoint List Whenever you create a waypoint, it is added to the Waypoint List. The Waypoint List also includes any events you have marked, which have default names of the format xxxEVT, and waypoints sent from a master chartplotter as part of the active or selected route.

  • Page 54: Waypoint List Operations

    Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) • Position, in either latitude and longitude or TDs, depending on your setup • Bearing and range from your vessel’s current position • Source of position data (cursor, edit, GPS etc) • Depth and temperature when the event waypoint was created, if available •...

  • Page 55: Editing A Waypoint Or Adding A New Waypoint

    RayChart 620 and 630 4. Press ENTER to accept your selection. The Waypoint List is redisplayed, with the selected waypoint highlighted. Note: You can find a waypoint on the chart using the FIND option from the EDIT menu (see section 5.5).

  • Page 56: Viewing The Current Route

    Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) 5.3 The Current Route The Current Route option allows you to view the currently selected route, with progress details, and to specify a planned Speed Over the Ground (SOG) to obtain an estimated time of arrival (ETA). You can also advance to the next leg of the route from this screen.

  • Page 57: Current Route Operations

    RayChart 620 and 630 The ETA predictions are based on either the current or planned speed over the ground (SOG), as displayed above the list of waypoints, depending on your selection. Current Route Operations With the current route summary displayed, you can use the soft keys to perform...

  • Page 58: Viewing The Route List

    Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) 5.4 The Route List Whenever you create a route, its details are added to the Route List. You can store data for up to 20 routes in the chartplotter’s memory. The Route List option allows you to perform the following tasks: •...
  • Page 59 RayChart 620 and 630 Route List Operations When the Route List is displayed, you can use the soft keys to display, delete, or follow a selected route, and display the details of the waypoints that make up the route: ROUTE DETAILS...

  • Page 60: Editing A Route Or Building A New Route

    Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) Route Details To display the details of the currently highlighted route: 1. Press the ROUTE DETAILS soft key. The Route Details screen is displayed. D3817-1 This displays the details of the waypoints in the route, in the same format as the Waypoint List (see Section 5.2).
  • Page 61 RayChart 620 and 630 D3817-1 The right side of the screen shows the Route Details window, and the left side shows the Waypoint List window. Initially, cursor control is in the Route Details window. 2. Use the trackpad to highlight the position in the Route Details list where you wish to insert or delete a waypoint.

  • Page 62: Finding And Displaying A Waypoint

    Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) 5. Press the EDIT RTE NAME key to edit the route name. Use the trackpad to change the letters and numbers, and press ENTER when you have finished. 6. When you have finished editing the route, press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the Route List.

  • Page 63: Displaying And Printing The Log

    RayChart 620 and 630 5.6 Displaying and Printing the Log A log entry is created every 30 minutes and the log keeps data from the last 24 hours. To display the log, select the LOG option from the EDIT menu.

  • Page 64: Chapter 6: Customizing The Chartplotter

    Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter 6.1 Introduction Once you have installed your chartplotter and are familiar with its basic operation, you need to set it up so that it obtains the information from the correct equipment that you have connected it to, operates according to your requirements, and displays information according to your preferences.

  • Page 65: Setting Up The Data

    RayChart 620 and 630 6.2 Setting Up the Data The chartplotter allows you to set up a number of parameters that control the way it operates. These are accessed from the SET UP menu. The SET UP menu options control the following: •...

  • Page 66: Setting Up The System

    Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter D3836-1 For parameters, a window appears listing the settings available, with the current setting highlighted. For parameters that have a numeric value, a single value (or OFF) is displayed, that can be adjusted. 5. Use the up and down trackpad controls to move the selection bar up and down the list, or to increase or decrease the value.
  • Page 67 RayChart 620 and 630 Parameter/Menu Options Factory Default Default Language English, Italianio, English Francais, Deutsch, Espanol, Norge, Svensk, Dutch Units Menu Distance Nautical miles Nautical miles Statute miles Kilometers Depth Feet Feet Fathoms Metres Temperature Centigrade Centigrade Fahrenheit Speed Knots...

  • Page 68: Date And Time

    Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter Language Select the language in which you wish information to be displayed. The selected language will be used for screen text, labels, menus and options, but will not affect the chart information. Units Choose your preferred units for distance, speed, depth and temperature. The units you set will be used to display all data, including information received from other instruments on the system.
  • Page 69 RayChart 620 and 630 Level 1 The default soft key labels are displayed if no other operation is in progress. Keypress Sound This option controls whether or not the chartplotter beeps when you press a key. Head Up Response The Head Up Response controls the damping of the chart rotation when Head Up mode is selected.

  • Page 70: Setting Up The Navigation Data

    Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter Setting Up the Navigation Data The NAVIGATE option from the Set Up menu allows you to set up your navigation preferences . The following table lists the Navigate parameters and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting.

  • Page 71: Position Resolution

    RayChart 620 and 630 Position Resolution When working with position information in latitude and longitude, you can display any position data to either two or three decimal places. Alternatively, you can select TD to display all your position information in Loran TDs.

  • Page 72: Map Datum And Fix Datum

    Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter Map Datum and Fix Datum The Map Datum is the geodetic datum to which position details are referenced on the chartplotter display. You can select a datum to match paper charts that you are using. The Fix Datum is the geodetic datum to which position details received from the GPS are referenced.

  • Page 73: Setting Up The Chartplotter

    RayChart 620 and 630 Setting Up the Chartplotter The PLOTTER option from the Set Up menu allows you to set up your chartplotter display preferences. The following table lists the Plotter parameters and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting.
  • Page 74 Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter Course Vector When the Course Vector is switched on, your vessel is displayed on the chart with a line extending from the bow indicating the current course. You can select the length of the vector line; an “infinite” vector extends to the edge of the chart or to land.

  • Page 75: Setting Up The Alarms And Timers

    RayChart 620 and 630 Setting Up the Alarms and Timers You can set up the following navigational alarms and timers: Parameter Options Factory Default Default Arrival Radius Alarm Arrival radius value Off Course Alarm Value Anchor Alarm Value Danger Zone Alarm...

  • Page 76: Fix Status

    Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter Timers The timer controls have the following functions: • Countdown timer counts down from selected time (in hours, minutes and seconds); an alarm is triggered when the timer reaches zero • Elapsed timer counts up from zero, and is displayed in the cursor data box on the chart •...

  • Page 77: Setting Up A Differential Beacon

    RayChart 620 and 630 2. Use the trackpad to edit the entries to the required values, and press INITIALIZE to send them to the position fixer. 3. Alternatively, press the RESET soft key to reset the GPS. 4. Press CLEAR or ENTER to return to the Fix Status screen, and CHART to return to the chart.
  • Page 78 Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter D3840-1 The list shows the names of the files, by type, stored on the current C-Card. If the device is not available, press MENU to select the other slot for display. 4. Use the trackpad to select the type of data (Waypoints, Marks, Track or a Route) you wish to save.
  • Page 79 RayChart 620 and 630 2. Use the trackpad to select the file you wish to load. 3. Press the LOAD FILE soft key. The data is loaded into the chartplotter’s memory. Track or mark data replaces any existing data of the same type.

  • Page 80: Customizing The Screen Display

    Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter 6.3 Customizing the Screen Display You can customize the display of your chartplotter so that all the information you require is available at the touch of a button, and in the layout and detail you prefer.

  • Page 81: Chart Orientation

    RayChart 620 and 630 settings, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting. Items can be set either OFF or ON, unless indicated. Menu/Parameters Factory Default Default Land Settings Menu Natural Features Rivers & Lakes...

  • Page 82: Setting Up Windows

    Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter • Head Up: The chart is displayed with the vessel’s current heading upwards. This is useful if you wish to compare the chart with a radar screen. As the heading changes the chart will rotate, although some damping is provided to stop it swinging too wildly.
  • Page 83 RayChart 620 and 630 To set up a customized window: 1. Press MENU to display the main menus. 2. Use the trackpad or the SCREEN soft key to highlight the WINDOWS option from the SCREEN menu, and press ENTER. The Customize On Screen Data Windows screen is displayed, showing the last-used window selection.

  • Page 84: Changing Color Settings

    Chapter 6: Customizing the Chartplotter 7. If you wish to set up another window, use the REVIEW soft key to select another window and repeat the procedure. 8. When you have finished defining windows, press CLEAR to return to normal operation. 9.
  • Page 85 RayChart 620 and 630 3. Use the up and down trackpad controls to select an item type to change. Where necessary, press the apropriate soft key to select the specific item (TRACK, ROUTE, SYMBOL, VECTOR) to change. 4. Press ENTER to accept your selection. The available colours are displayed, use the up and down trackpad controls to select a colour then press ENTER to accept the colour (or CLEAR to cancel the selection).

  • Page 86: Chapter 7: Installation

    Chapter 7: Installation Chapter 7: Installation 7.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to install the chartplotter. The chartplotter can be trunnion (yoke) or panel mounted. It must be connected to a power supply and to a source of position data, and can also be connected to other units via the SeaTalk or NMEA connections.

  • Page 87: Emc Installation Guidelines

    RayChart 620 and 630 This chapter covers the following topics: • Packing list • Planning the installation • Mounting the chartplotter • Chartplotter connections • System check and initial setup If you are connecting your chartplotter to a larger system, you should refer to the installation instructions for the other units and for connection to the SeaTalk bus.

  • Page 88: Packing List

    Chapter 7: Installation Cursor Data Box C U R S O R P O S I T I O N 2 4 # 5 8 . 3 3 4 ’ W 1 2 2 # 1 9 . 1 8 4 ’ 2 0 N M T O C U R S O R B R G...

  • Page 89: Planning The Installation

    RayChart 620 and 630 7.3 Planning the Installation Before starting the installation, you need to select a suitable location and mounting method for the chartplotter, and consider the connection options and cabling requirements. Selecting a Location The chartplotter can be mounted in two ways: •...

  • Page 90: Connection Options

    Chapter 7: Installation Although the chartplotter is designed to meet the CFR46 waterproofing standard, it is advisable to mount it, whenever possible, so that it is not exposed to the direct effects of salt spray or the hot sun. The monochrome chartplotter is provided with a sun cover. It is designed for above or below deck installation.

  • Page 91: Mounting The Chartplotter

    RayChart 620 and 630 Cabling Plan your cable runs before you start the installation. Consider the following points: • All cables should be adequately cleated and protected from physical damage and exposure to heat • Acute bends must be avoided •...
  • Page 92 Chapter 7: Installation 6. Remove the trunnion (yoke) knobs and bracket from the chartplotter. Make sure that the unit fits in the cut-out area. 7. Drill four 5mm ( /5 in) holes in the marked locations. 8. Complete the installation of the power data cabling, GPS input, and any other accessory cables to the console (see Section 7.5).

  • Page 93: Chartplotter Connections

    RayChart 620 and 630 7.5 Chartplotter Connections The chartplotter has 4 rear panel connectors, as follows: 1. SeaTalk input and output: two 3 pin flat connectors, each providing data input and output 2. Power and input/output (NMEA and printer): 7 pin male connector 3.

  • Page 94: Nmea Connection

    Chapter 7: Installation Data output common Brown Ground Screen DC Power The chartplotter is intended for use on ships’ DC power systems operating in the 10 to 35V DC range. The connections should be made at a power distribution panel, isolation switch or to the battery (but not preferred).

  • Page 95: Gps Connection

    RayChart 620 and 630 GPS Connection You can connect your GPS via any of the chartplotter connectors (SeaTalk, GPS or Power/NMEA), depending on how you have decided to set up your system (see Section 7.3). If you are connecting the RayStar 112 GPS to your chartplotter, use the connection cable provided.

  • Page 96: System Check And Initial Setup

    Chapter 7: Installation 7.6 System Check and Initial Setup Once you have installed your chartplotter and made all the connections, you need to check and test your installation before using the system for navigation. You may wish to read Chapters 2 to 6, and familiarize yourself with the operation of the chartplotter, before performing the initial setup.

  • Page 97: Emc Checks Before Going To Sea

    RayChart 620 and 630 6. To speed up your initial position fix, select the FIX STATUS option from the SET UP menu, press the INITIALIZE soft key, and use the trackpad to edit the position data to match your current position. Refer to section 6.2 for further information.

  • Page 98: Chapter 8: Maintenance And Problem Solving

    Chapter 8:Maintenance and Problem Solving Chapter 8: Maintenance and Problem Solving This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible causes of problems you may experience with your chartplotter. 8.1 Routine Maintenance The chartplotter is a sealed unit. Maintenance procedures are therefore limited to cleaning and periodical checks.

  • Page 99: Unit Test And Reset

    RayChart 620 and 630 8.2 Unit Test and Reset The chartplotter includes a Unit Test menu that allows you to test various aspects of the unit and to reset the memory. Note: If you plan to reset your system, you may wish to copy any stored data to a Memory C-Card first, since all stored data in the chartplotter is cleared by the memory reset.

  • Page 100: Common Problems And Their Solutions

    Chapter 8:Maintenance and Problem Solving 8.3 Problem Solving All Raytheon products are, prior to packing and shipping, 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 101 RayChart 620 and 630 How to Contact Raytheon (US) For Marine Product and Services Information Visit the Raytheon World Wide Web site for the latest information on the newest Raytheon Marine electronic equipment and systems at: www.raymarine.com For Accessories and Parts Many Raytheon accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your authorized Raytheon dealer.

  • Page 102: Worldwide Support

    Chapter 8:Maintenance and Problem Solving The Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Savings Time. All products returned to the Repair Center are registered upon receipt. A confirmation letter will be sent to you acknowledging the repair status and the product’s reference number.
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  • Page 104: Appendix A: Specification

    Appendix A: Specification Appendix A: Specification This appendix provides the physical and electrical specification for the chartplotter. Approvals: Size 22.6 x 33.2 x 6.0 cm (8.9” x 13” x 2.4”), excluding trunnion Weight 1.55 Kg (55 oz) Environmental: Waterproofing: To CFR46; suitable for external mounting Temperature Range: Humidity: Mounting...
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  • Page 106 Glossary Glossary This glossary explains the terms and abbreviations that may be unfamiliar to the reader. G.1 Terms Bearing The direction of an object from the observer. Can be stated as an angle relative to either true or magnetic North. Course The direction in which the vessel is to be steered or is being steered.
  • Page 107 RayChart 620 and 630 Time out The automatic clearing of a message or the soft key labels after 7 seconds. True Motion The mode in which the chart remains fixed and the vessel moves across the display. This is the normal display mode.
  • Page 108 Glossary G.2 Abbreviations Bearing Deviation Indicator Bearing To Waypoint Course Deviation Indicator Course Made Good Course Over Ground. The actual direction of your vessel’s calculated movement over the ground. dGPS Differential Global Positioning System Distance Made Good Distance To Go Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Estimated Time of Arrival Global Positioning System...
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