11/23/10 Updated to Raven Aerostar logos Added setup instructions for Traffic Management system and for 06/29/2010 210LB/Battery system setup. Updated pictures, text, and organization. Updated logo. Replaced contact info with reference to contact info. 03/23/2009 Updated logo on title page.
Antenna Setup........................7 Setup of WPI or BPI ......................9 Setup Steps .........................10 Pack-Up Steps for WPI or BPI ..................10 Setup of 210LB Navigation Aid System ................11 Setup Steps .........................11 Pack-Up Steps ......................12 Setup of 210LB/Battery Navigation Aid System ............13 Setup Steps .........................13...
1 Introduction Raven makes both fixed-installation and portable navigational aid systems. This document describes how to set up your Portable Raven Navigational Aid System, of which can be any of the following: 1) 210LB Navigation Aid System 2) 210LB/Battery Navigation Aid System...
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual General setup items to note: 1. The antenna is waterproof but the 210-WiFi, the 210LB, and the computer are not waterproof. 2. The 210LB/Battery is waterproof, and is intended to be operated outdoors in order to reduce the antenna cable length.
5 Antenna Setup 1. Place pilot system bag near the bridge wing door (either port or starboard) and an AC outlet. For the 210LB/Battery, the DGPS unit is designed to operate outside on the bridge wing, allowing for a short antenna cable.
Page 8
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual Figure 5: Correct Antenna Setup Using Magnet Mount 4. Un-spool the cable back into the wheelhouse and connect to the DGPS. 5. Locate the DGPS AC power cable. 6. Connect the AC power cord from the DGPS to an AC outlet (use provided adapter if necessary). 7.
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual 6 Setup of WPI or BPI A pilot can use either the Raven WPI or the Raven BPI, depending on the type of power available or convenience. The WPI uses AC power and the BPI uses battery power.
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual Setup Steps 1. Locate the AIS pilot plug on the vessel. This is most commonly found on the forward bulkhead of the wheelhouse. Figure 8: AIS Pilot Plug Interface (PPI, Left) and PPI Magnified (Right) 2.
DGPS unit on without an antenna, turn it off for 10 seconds, connect the antenna, and then turn it back on. 4. Plug in the DGPS to 100-240 VAC, unless it is the 210LB/Battery unit, which is battery-operated. 5. Setup the BPI as described earlier in this manual.
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual Pack-Up Steps Pack up the system in reverse set up order. It is very important that the power supply be unplugged before any other wires are disconnected. In general: 1. Shut down the computer. 2.
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual 8 Setup of 210LB/Battery Navigation Aid System This system contains a 210LB/Battery GPS receiver, a Raven BPI (Bluetooth Pilot Interface), a TBA-2 antenna, 6 feet of antenna cable, antenna clamp or magnet, and a laptop computer.
Figure 12: Correct Antenna Mounting Using Clamp 4. Turn on the power to the 210LB/Battery box by pressing the power button. (Make sure that you keep the battery charged with the charger that comes with the system. See section 8.3 - Charging the Battery.
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual Charging the Battery A fully charged battery can power the system for about 18 hours. When the battery is plugged into the charger and charging, all the LEDs will flash. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge a fully discharged battery.
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual 9 Setup of Traffic Management System The Raven Traffic Management System differs from the Raven Navigation Aid System in that it uses a WAAS GPS receiver. This WAAS GPS receiver is a low-end, third-party, GPS receiver.
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual General Pack-Up Steps Pack up the system in reverse set up order. It is very important that the power supply be unplugged before any other wires are disconnected. In general: 1. Shut down the computer. 2.
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual Setup of the Traffic Management GPS Receiver 1. Stick the window cradle to the wheelhouse window that has the best unobstructed view of the sky. You can adjust the angle of the cradle back. Turn on the iBlue 737 and place it into the window cradle.
DGPS unit on without an antenna, turn it off for 10 seconds, connect the antenna, and then turn it back on. 4. Plug in the DGPS to 100-240 VAC, unless it is the 210LB/Battery unit, which is battery-operated. 5. Set up the WPI as described earlier in this manual.
Navigation Aid System Setup and Operation Manual 10.2 Pack-Up Steps Pack up the system in reverse set up order. It is very important that the power supply be unplugged before any other wires are disconnected. In general: 1. Shut down the computer. 2.
The Laptop Admin folder is on the desktop for most systems. If it is not on the desktop, consult your Raven representative for its location. This folder contains software utilities to remove malicious software, such as spyware and viruses.