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RC435 & RC435i
Chartplotters
Owner’s Handbook
Document Number: 81236-2
Date: August 2004
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About this Handbook
Introduction
This handbook describes the RC435 Chartplotter with external GPS
antenna and RC435i Chartplotter with internal GPS antenna. The RC435
and RC435i utilize Satellite Differential (SD) signals for enhanced
navigational accuracy.
The RC435 and RC435i GPS Chartplotters are waterproof and therefore
can be installed above deck. The equipment is comprised of:
6 in Color LCD display with Chart holder compartment for a Navion-
ics
®
Gold Chart electronic chart card
Low profile external GPS antenna for the RC435
Internal GPS antenna for the RC435i
The RC435/435i Chartplotters can output GPS and Waypoint data to
operate with other equipment, such as an autopilot or repeater instrument
connected via the NMEA 0183 interface. You can also download
waypoints and routes to the RC435/435i from an external source.
Note: This handbook contains important information about installing,
using and maintaining your new Raymarine product. To get the best from
the product, please read this handbook thoroughly.
Conventions Used
Throughout this handbook, dedicated buttons are referred to in bold
capitals (for example, ENTER). Functions, modes of operation and
options are shown in normal capitals (for example, LIGHT).
Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press, or a
sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by a symbol in the margin.
When textual data is displayed on screen, any unavailable data is shown
as dashes, one per character.
Where procedures refer to Select, this implies using the trackpad to
highlight a function and then pressing the ENTER key.
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Important Information
This handbook contains 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.
Raymarines Product Support representatives, or your authorized dealer,
are available to answer any questions you may have.
Intended Use
The Raymarine RC435 is a chartplotter display unit with a built-in GPS
receiver and external GPS antenna. The Raymarine RC435i version of
the chartplotter display contains an internal GPS antenna. Both units are
intended for marine navigation purposes on recreational boats.
Warranty
To register your RC435/435i 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.
Technical Accuracy
To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was
correct as it went to press. However, our policy of continuous product
improvement and updating may change specifications without prior
notice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the product and
handbook may occur from time to time. Raymarine cannot accept
liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain.
For the latest product information visit our website:
www.raymarine.com
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.
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GPS Reception
GPS systems must have a clear horizon-to-horizon view to track
satellites. The GPS antenna must be mounted in an open location with a
clear, unobstructed view of the sky. Because its GPS antenna is internal,
the RC435i should never be mounted below deck or panel (flush)
mounted. The optional Panel Mounting Kit listed in the handbook
applies to the RC435 with External Antenna only.
Failure to properly mount the chartplotter can result in poor performance.
Safety Notices
CAUTION: Product Installation
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could
result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damage
to your boat.
CAUTION: Navigation Aid
Although we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable,
many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it should only be
used as an aid to navigation and should never replace common sense
and navigational judgement. Always maintain a permanent watch
so you can respond to situations as they develop.
WARNING: High Voltage
This unit contains high voltages. Adjustments require specialized
service procedures and tools available only to qualified service
technicians – there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments. The
operator should not remove the cover or attempt to service the unit.
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Raymarine Products and Services
Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service
Representatives. Raymarines Technical Services representatives or your
local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have. For
information on Raymarine products and services, contact either of the
following:
United States Raymarine, Inc.
22 Cotton Road, Unit D
Nashua, New Hampshire
03063-4219 USA
Telephone:1-603-881-5200
1-800-539-5539
Fax: 1-603-864-4756
Europe Raymarine Ltd
Anchorage Park
Portsmouth, Hampshire
PO3 5TD England
Telephone: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642
Or, you may contact us on the World Wide Web at:
www.raymarine.com
© Raymarine Limited 2004
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Contents
About this Handbook ........................................................................................... iii
Introduction .................................................................................iii
Conventions Used ........................................................................iii
Important Information ....................................................................................... iv
Intended Use ................................................................................ iv
EMC Conformance ...................................................................... iv
GPS Reception .............................................................................. v
Safety Notices ............................................................................... v
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................1
1.1 RC435 and 435i Chartplotters ...................................................... 1
Display Features and Functions .................................................... 1
Operating Controls and Display Layout ....................................... 1
Trackpad and Cursor ............................................................... 2
Dedicated Keys ....................................................................... 3
Status Bar ................................................................................ 3
Function Bar ........................................................................... 3
Pop-Up Menus ........................................................................ 4
Database Lists ......................................................................... 4
1.2 Satellite Differential System ......................................................... 4
How it Works ................................................................................ 5
Availability of WAAS and EGNOS Signals ................................. 6
Broadcast Continuation and Accuracy ......................................... 6
Chapter 2: Installation .......................................................................................7
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 7
EMC Installation Guidelines ........................................................ 7
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components ................................. 8
Items Missing? .............................................................................. 8
Optional Items .............................................................................. 8
2.3 Installing the RC435 External GPS Antenna ................................ 9
Special Instructions for Installing the RC435i .............................. 9
Surface Mounting the External GPS Antenna ........................... 10
Pole Mounting the External GPS Antenna ................................ 11
2.4 Installing the Chartplotter ........................................................... 12
Bracket Mounting ....................................................................... 14
Panel Mounting ........................................................................... 14
2.5 Running the Cable ...................................................................... 16
Introduction ................................................................................ 16
Connectors .................................................................................. 16
2.6 System Check and Initial Switch On .......................................... 19
EMC Conformance ..................................................................... 19
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System Check ............................................................................. 19
Initial Switch On ......................................................................... 19
Checking Chartplotter Operation ............................................... 20
Chapter 3: Getting Started .............................................................................21
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................21
Simulator .................................................................................... 21
3.2 Switching On/Off ........................................................................ 22
Changing the Lighting and Contrast ........................................... 22
3.3 Simulator Mode .......................................................................... 23
3.4 Controlling the Display ............................................................... 24
Selecting the Display Mode ........................................................ 24
Moving Around the Chart ........................................................... 26
Using FIND SHIP ....................................................................... 26
Changing the Chart Scale ............................................................ 27
3.5 Using Navionics Gold Chart Cards ............................................. 29
Inserting a Gold Chart Card ........................................................ 30
Removing a Gold Chart card ......................................................30
Loading the Chart Data ............................................................... 31
Displaying the Chart Data ........................................................... 32
Chapter 4: Setting Up .......................................................................................33
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................33
4.2 System Set Up Parameters .......................................................... 33
Bearing Mode ............................................................................. 35
Key Beep ..................................................................................... 35
Units ............................................................................................ 36
Variation ......................................................................................36
Variation Mode ........................................................................... 36
Date Format ................................................................................ 36
Time Offset ................................................................................. 36
Language ....................................................................................36
Simulator .................................................................................... 37
Simulated SOG ........................................................................... 37
Simulated COG ........................................................................... 37
4.3 Chart Set Up Parameters ............................................................. 38
Orientation .................................................................................. 40
Plotter Mode ............................................................................... 40
Show Waypoints ......................................................................... 41
Waypoint Symbol ....................................................................... 41
Autozoom ................................................................................... 41
Screen Amplifier ......................................................................... 41
COG Vector ................................................................................41
Arrival Circle .............................................................................. 41
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Anchor Alarm ............................................................................. 42
XTE Alarm ................................................................................. 42
Select Chart ................................................................................. 42
Chart Text ................................................................................... 42
Chart Boundaries ........................................................................ 43
Safety Contours .......................................................................... 43
Depth Contours ........................................................................... 43
Spot Soundings ........................................................................... 43
Light Sectors ............................................................................... 43
Presentation ................................................................................ 43
Position Calibration .................................................................... 43
4.4 GPS Setup ................................................................................... 44
Chapter 5: Operation .......................................................................................47
5.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 47
5.2 Working with Waypoints ............................................................ 47
Placing a Waypoint ..................................................................... 48
Selecting a Waypoint .................................................................. 50
Waypoint Data Display ............................................................... 51
Editing Waypoint Details ............................................................ 52
Erasing Waypoints ...................................................................... 54
Moving Waypoints ..................................................................... 54
5.3 Working with Routes .................................................................. 55
Creating a New Route ................................................................. 56
Saving the Current Route ............................................................ 58
Clearing the Current Route from the Screen ............................... 59
Retrieving a Route from the Database ........................................ 59
Displaying Route Leg and Waypoint Information ...................... 60
Erasing or (re)Naming a Route ................................................... 61
Route Info ................................................................................... 61
Editing a Route ........................................................................... 63
5.4 Following Routes and Going to Target Points ............................ 65
Follow a Route ............................................................................ 66
Reverse a Route .......................................................................... 66
Target Point Arrival .................................................................... 67
Alter a Route ............................................................................... 67
Going to an Individual Target ..................................................... 69
Go to a Waypoint ........................................................................ 69
Go to Cursor ................................................................................ 70
Go to a Port ................................................................................. 71
Stop Follow or Stop GoTo .......................................................... 72
5.5 Changing the Display Mode ....................................................... 72
CDI Display ................................................................................ 73
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BDI Display ................................................................................ 74
Waypoint Data ............................................................................ 75
Navigation Data .......................................................................... 76
Time/Date Data ........................................................................... 78
5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes ............................................80
Displayed Waypoints .................................................................. 80
Managing Database Lists ...................................................... 80
5.7 Using Tracks ............................................................................... 82
Setting up a Track ........................................................................82
Clearing the Current Track ......................................................... 84
SmartRoute ................................................................................. 84
5.8 Object Information ..................................................................... 85
5.9 Using Archives ........................................................................... 86
Archiving a Route ....................................................................... 86
Loading or Deleting an Archived Route ..................................... 88
Archiving a Track .......................................................................89
Loading or Deleting an Archived Track ..................................... 90
Archiving a Waypoint Set ........................................................... 92
Loading or Deleting an Archived Waypoint Set ......................... 93
5.10 Displaying Chart Information ..................................................... 95
Port Services ...............................................................................95
Tide Information ......................................................................... 97
5.11 Man Overboard (MOB) ............................................................103
5.12 Alarms ....................................................................................... 104
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Troubleshooting ..............................................105
6.1 Maintenance ............................................................................. 105
Routine Checks .........................................................................105
Servicing and Safety ................................................................. 105
6.2 Resetting the System ................................................................. 106
6.3 Problem Solving .......................................................................107
Troubleshooting ........................................................................107
6.4 How to Contact Raymarine ....................................................... 108
On the Internet ..........................................................................108
Customer Support ..................................................................... 108
In the US ...................................................................................108
In Europe ................................................................................... 110
Worldwide Support ................................................................... 110
Appendix A:Specifications ..............................................................................111
NMEA Data .............................................................................. 112
Appendix B: List of Abbreviations .................................................................113
Index .............................................................................................115
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Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 RC435 and 435i Chartplotters
Display Features and Functions
The RC435/435i Chartplotter includes the following features:
Detailed navigation information from installed Navionics
®
Gold
Chart card
Positional information from Satellite Differential GPS
GPS satellite status
Create, Place, Move, Edit or Erase a Waypoint
GoTo Waypoint, Port, Facility or Cursor
Create, Save, Name, Edit or Follow a Route
Review Route and Waypoint Lists
Display Tide Heights, Tide Currents, Sun and Moon data
Display vessels position, direction and track on-screen
Convert a track to a route (SmartRoute)
Alarms and Timers
Man OverBoard (MOB) to navigate back to a missing person or
object
Display and keys illuminated for night-time use
Operating Controls and Display Layout
The chartplotter is operated by means of the following controls:
A multi-direction trackpad with context sensitive cursor
Six dedicated and labelled push-buttons
The main navigation display also features:
Dedicated status panel
Dynamic function bar
On-screen pop-up menus
Database lists for storing waypoints and routes
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Figure 1-1: RC435/435i 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.
The longer the trackpad is pressed, the faster the cursor moves. The
current cursor position (in latitude and longitude) is shown in the status
bar at the top of the screen.
The cursor is context-sensitive. Some items on the screen, such as
waypoints and chart objects have information associated with them.
When the cursor is placed over such objects, this information is displayed
in the status bar. Some items may also have options or settings. If
available, these are displayed in a function bar at the bottom of the screen.
Note: During many operations the cursor cannot be moved around the
screen (while a function bar is displayed, for example) and the cursor is
used exclusively for selection. In such cases, three rapid beeps indicate
invalid action.
FIND SHIP ROUTES
WAYPOINTS
MORE¬
Chart card
compartment
Status bar
Cursor
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Vessel Symbol
PAGE toggles between Set Up, CDI,
BDI, Waypoints, Navigation and
Time/Date display modes.
POWER toggles the unit on and off.
CLEAR exits a function or backs up
one menu level.
RANGE zooms to display a larger
or smaller chart area.
TRACKPAD navigates through soft
key selections maneuvers the cursor.
ENTER accepts soft key selections.
GOTO is for following a route or for
going to a waypoint, port, nearest
facility or current cursor position.
Primary function bar
Chapter 1: Overview 3
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.
When a dedicated key is pressed, one of the following occurs:
1. The associated operation occurs (for example, change chart scale
RANGE key).
2. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
3. A set of functions is displayed.
As a key is pressed, a single audio beep confirms the key action. If the
key-press is not valid for the current screen or mode, three rapid beeps
sound to indicate that no response is available. If desired, the key beeps
can be turned off as part of your set up procedure (see Chapter 4).
Status Bar
On the primary chart display, the status bar at the top of the screen
provides context-sensitive information. In general operation this will be
the scale of the chart, the position of the cursor (lat. and long) and the
range and bearing to the cursor. When the cursor is placed over a dynamic
object, the status bar will display information appropriate to that object.
Function Bar
The Function Bar at the bottom of the screen contains a number of
functions which change according to the current operation. The functions
are grouped into related sets and subsets providing access to the various
functions. The primary function bar is displayed when the ENTER key is
pressed.
The currently selected function is highlighted with a green background.
When a function is invoked, one of the following occurs:
1. The associated operation is performed (for example: GOTO WAY-
POINT).
2. A sub-set of functions is displayed.
3. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
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4. The appropriate database list (for example, Route or Waypoint) is dis-
played.
As with dedicated keys, when the action is invoked, a single audio beep
confirms the action. If the selection is not valid, three rapid beeps indicate
invalid action. Key beeps can be deactivated as part of the set up
parameters (see Chapter 4).
Pop-Up Menus
Pop-up menus usually provide various options. When a pop-up menu is
on-screen, a set of associated functions is also displayed.
Use the trackpad to select an option from the menu, then use the
appropriate function to set the option. For example, the radius of the
waypoint arrival alarm can be specified or the selected navigation data
can be set on/off.
Database Lists
Waypoints and routes created on the chartplotter are stored in database
lists. These lists can be viewed and items selected for editing.
As with pop-up menus, when a database list is on-screen, a set of
associated soft keys is also displayed; use the trackpad to select an item
from the list, then use the appropriate function to edit the item. For
example, a Waypoint or a Route can be erased.
1.2 Satellite Differential System
The RC435/435i 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. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). Developed by the Fed-
eral Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA.
2. European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS).
This system is being developed by a European consortium.
3. The MTSAT Satellite-Based Augmentation System (MSAS). Being
developed by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for civil avia-
tion use.
The area covered by the WAAS system includes the entire United States
of America but also extends to a much wider area as detailed below.
Chapter 1: Overview 5
Figure 1-2: WAAS Coverage Map
The combination of the WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS systems will
provide global satellite based differential GPS augmentation into the
future.
How it Works
The following description is based on WAAS, but the principles apply
equally to the EGNOS and MSAS systems.
WAAS comprises the following components:
Ground Reference Stations across the USA
Master Stations located at East Coast and West Coast
Geostationary Satellites located above the equator
The Ground Reference Stations are located at known positions and
receive data continuously from GPS. The Ground Reference Stations
send their data to the Master Stations which calculate the error of the
GPS-received positions and generate correctional data.
The corrected differential signals are then sent to the two
Geostationary Satellites which broadcast the corrected data on the
standard GPS frequency, making it available to the GPS Antenna.
The RC435/435i GPS uses the correctional data transmitted by the
Geostationary Satellites to refine the basic GPS positional data for
greater accuracy.
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30˚N
45˚N
60˚N
75˚N
15˚S
15˚W30˚W45˚W60˚W90˚W 75˚W105˚W120˚W135˚W150˚W165˚W 15˚E135˚E 150˚E 165˚E 180˚
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Figure 1-3: The WAAS System
Availability of WAAS and EGNOS Signals
The WAAS system is presently broadcasting in North America.
The RC435/435i 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
Broadcast Continuation and Accuracy
The continuation of the broadcast SD signals is not the responsibility of
Raymarine. The navigational accuracy of equipment using these satellite
broadcast SD signals is not guaranteed.
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Figure 2-1: Typical Suppression Ferrites
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components
Unpack your RC435/435i 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.
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.
Optional Items
You may also order the following accessories from Raymarine:
Part Number Description
E32040
E33019
RC435 Chartplotter with External GPS
RC435i Chartplotter with Internal GPS
E35009 External GPS Antenna for RC435
E32050 RC435/435i Sun Cover
E35005 RC435/435i Mounting Bracket and Mounting Knobs (x2)
E35001 GPS Pole Mounting Kit (RC435 only)
R38024 RC435/435i Power/NMEA Cable
E32051 RC435 Panel Mounting Kit
(Due to internal antenna, RC435i cannot be flush mounted)
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Chapter 2: Installation 9
2.3 Installing the RC435 External GPS Antenna
The RC435 GPS Antenna is designed to receive the signals emitted from
the satellites in a direct path.
The GPS Antenna should be mounted in an open location with a clear
view of the sky. GPS systems rely on stability to track satellites therefore
the height of the receiver is not as important as having a clear horizon to
horizon view.
The external GPS Antenna can be mounted on a pole or surface mounted.
When planning the location for the unit, consider finding a convenient
pathway for running the cable that connects the GPS Antenna to the
display unit. Ideally the cable should be run so that it is hidden from view
and, if possible, be in a direct path to the point of connection. It is
important to keep the cable separated as far as possible from other
shipboard cables to prevent interference.
Note: Mounting on the mast of a sailboat is not recommended.
Failure to properly mount the antenna can result in poor performance.
CAUTION:GPS ANTENNA LOCATION
When mounting the GPS Antenna flush to a deck surface, avoid
areas where the unit could be stepped on or tripped over.
Special Instructions for Installing the RC435i
Because its GPS antenna is internal, the RC435i should be mounted in an
open location with a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.
The RC435i should never be mounted below deck.
The RC435i should never be panel (flush) mounted.
The optional Panel Mounting Kit listed in Section 2.2, Unpacking
and Inspecting the Components, applies to the RC435 with External
Antenna only.
The RC435i must not be flush mounted into the dash of a boat or into a
NavPod style instrument housing. The RC435i must be mounted in a
relatively open cockpit with its included yoke/trunnion mount bracket.
The boat can have a bimini or a dodger, but not a hardtop.
Note: If you want to flush- or pod-mount the unit, have a hardtop, or are
otherwise concerned about giving the upper-rear portion of the unit's
chassis a clear view of the sky, you should opt for the standard RC435
with its external antenna.
Failure to properly mount the chartplotter can result in poor performance.
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Surface Mounting the External GPS Antenna
1. Select a suitable area that allows access to the underside of the mount-
ing surface for attaching the mounting hardware.
2. Using the template supplied at the end of the handbook, carefully drill
the two 6mm (0.25in) mounting holes.
3. If the cable is to pass through the mounting surface drill the 19mm
(0.75in) center hole.
If the cable is to exit from the side of the GPS Antenna above the
mounting surface, remove the two plastic tabs (1) obstructing the
cable channel.
Note: Failure to remove the plastic tabs from within the cable channel
could result in cable damage.
4. Screw the supplied brass studs (2) into the underside of the antenna.
5. Attach the gasket (3) to the mounting surface, ensuring that the holes
match and pass the cable through the center hole or the cable exit
channel.
6. Carefully position the GPS Antenna, passing the studs through the
holes in the mounting surface and secure to the mounting surface
using the thumb nuts provided (4).
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2
3
4
2
3
4
Top view
Underside view
Chapter 2: Installation 11
Pole Mounting the External GPS Antenna
1. Screw the pole mount base to a suitable pole or rail mount bracket,
having an industry standard 1inch 14TPI thread, until secure.
2. Pass the cable through the center hole of the pole mount base (A) or
insert the cable into the side exit channel (B).
3. Check that the cable is positioned correctly and secure the GPS
Antenna to the pole mount base using the two screws provided.
If the cable is to exit from the side of the GPS Antenna through the
side channel, remove the two plastic tabs obstructing the cable chan-
nel.
Note: Failure to remove the plastic tabs from within the cable channel
could result in cable damage.
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2.4 Installing the Chartplotter
When planning the installation of your RC435/435i, 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°. You may wish to apply power before you install the unit, to deter-
mine the best viewing angle prior to fixing. The mounting location
should be easily accessible to allow operation of the front panel con-
trols.
Access: There must be sufficient space behind the unit to allow cable
connections to the rear panel connectors, avoiding tight bends in the
cable. At least 50mm (2in) should be allowed at the right of the chart-
plotter to enable chart cards to be inserted and removed.
Interference: The selected location should be far enough away from
devices that may cause interference, such as motors and generators.
Power Source: The unit should be located near a DC power source.
The power cable supplied is 1.5m (5ft), but a longer cable can be used
if required. Power must be supplied via a 1A quick blow fuse or cir-
cuit breaker. Refer to Running the Cable on page 16.
Interconnections: The unit transmits navigation and waypoint data
on NMEA and, therefore, can be connected to an NMEA compatible
autopilot or compatible instrument repeater(s). The navigation data
transmitted by the chartplotter is detailed in Appendix A.
Environment: The unit should be protected from physical damage,
heat sources and excessive vibration. Although the unit is waterproof,
it is good practice to mount it in a protected area away from prolonged
and direct exposure to rain and/or salt spray.
When surface mounting the unit to an enclosed compartment, make
sure that the compartment is ventilated and drained. Failure to meet
this requirement may lead to excessive build up of moisture within
the unit, leading to condensation on the screen.
The dimensions of the unit, including the bracket, are shown in Figure 2-
2 .
Chapter 2: Installation 13
Figure 2-2: RC435/RC435i Dimensions
ANTENNA PWR/NMEA
4.72in (120mm)
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1.38in
(35mm)
1.38in
(35mm)
1.26in
(32mm)
5.08in (129mm)
7.00in (178mm)
2.52in (64mm)
1.57in
(39.9mm)
5.12in (130mm) plug clearance
7.48in (190mm)
6.93in (176mm)
5.28in (134mm)
3.74in (95mm)
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Bracket Mounting
The display unit can be conveniently mounted on a dash area, chart table,
bulkhead or deckhead. Mount the unit as follows:
1. Loosen the mounting bracket knobs and remove the bracket from the
display unit.
2. Mark the locations of the bracket screw holes on the mounting sur-
face.
3. Drill the holes where marked.
4. Use the screws supplied to fix the bracket at the marked locations.
5. Fit the unit to the bracket, adjust the display angle and tighten the
knobs.
Panel Mounting
CAUTION:
Make sure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other items
behind the location before proceeding. Make sure that there is
sufficient rear access for mounting and cabling. Allow at least 6cm at
the right hand side of the display to enable chart cards to be inserted
and removed.
The RC435 can be panel mounted, using the panel-mounting kit
(accessory) available from your local Raymarine dealer. A mounting
template appears at the end of this handbook.
Note: The RC435i with Internal GPS antenna cannot be panel (flush)
mounted.
Panel mount the unit as follows:
1. Check the selected location for the unit. A clear, flat area at least
185mm (7¼ in) wide by 185mm (7¼ in) high, with at least 120mm
(4¾ in) of clearance behind the panel, is required.
2. Using the supplied template, trace the unit cut-out and mark the drill-
ing centers for the four securing holes outside of the cut-out area.
3. To provide start holes for removing the cut-out, drill four 10mm
(
3
/
8
in) holes in each opposing corner.
4. Using a suitable saw, cut along the inside edge of the cut-out line.
5. With the mounting bracket and knobs removed, make sure that the
unit fits in the cut-out area.
6. Drill out the four 5mm (
3
/
16
in) securing holes as indicated on the tem-
plate. It is recommended that a 1mm
(
1
/
16
in) pilot hole is drilled first.
Chapter 2: Installation 15
7. Screw the studs into the vacant holes at the rear of the unit, hand tight
only.
8. Place the gasket on the unit and slide the unit into the panel cut-out.
9. Secure the unit with the thumb nuts, hand tight only (Figure 2-3 ).
Figure 2-3: RC435 Panel Mounting Arrangement
2
0
.
0
2
20.02
˚ a
n
d
-
3
5
.0
2
and -35.02
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2.5 Running the Cable
Introduction
The minimum requirements are a power cable and (for the RC435 only) a
connection from the GPS Antenna. Additional cables will be required if
connecting to other equipment.
Notes: (1) All Power/NMEA cables should be adequately secured and
protected from physical damage and exposure to heat. Avoid run-
ning cables through bilges, doorways or close to moving objects
or heat sources.
(2) Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck-
head, a swan neck tube should be used.
(3) Where the cable will be exposed to the elements, a suitable
drip loop should be used.
Connectors
Antenna Connector
The ANTENNA connector provides power and RF connection to the
associated GPS Antenna.
CAUTION:
Do not connect/disconnect the GPS Antenna from the display unit
while power is applied. Such action could cause irreparable damage.
Connect the antenna using the attached cable, as follows:
1. If not already installed, mount the GPS Antenna Section 2.3.
2. Feed the cable through to the rear of the Chartplotter.
3. Coil up any unused cable in an appropriate safe space out of view. Do
not bend the cable tighter than 100mm (4in) radius.
4. Screw the cable connector fully into its mating connector on the
Chartplotter.
5. Ensure that the protective boot covers the connector.
Note: If the supplied cable is too short, use an extension cable
(Raymarine Part Number E36011), or consult your Raymarine dealer.
It is recommended that you use only a single extension cable as each
extra connector would reduce signal levels.
Chapter 2: Installation 17
POWER/NMEA Connector
CAUTION:
If you do not have a breaker in your power circuit, you must fit an in-
line 1A quick-blow fuse to the positive (red) lead of the power cable.
This unit is not intended for use on positive ground vessels.
The POWER/NMEA connector provides for 12VDC power connection
and NMEA inputs/outputs using the supplied cable.
The chartplotter is intended for use on vessels DC power systems
operating in the range 10.0VDC to 18.0VDC (in other words, 12V
systems, not 24V or 32V systems).
Power connections should be made at a DC power distribution panel
through an isolator switch and a 1A circuit breaker or 1A quick blow fuse.
All connections must be clean and tight.
The DC power system should be either:
Negative ground, with the negative battery terminal connected to the
vessels ground
Floating, with neither battery terminal connected to the vessels
ground
A 1.5m (5ft) power cable is supplied. If a longer power cable run is
required, use the supplied power cable to connect to the unit plus a
suitable connector block to connect to the extension cable. The supplied
power cable cores have a cross-section of 2.0mm
2
(15 AWG).
Longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimize any
voltage drop in the cable.
If the power cable must be extended, estimate the length of cable between
the vessels main power source and the connector block, then select the
correct wire size determined by the distance as indicated below.
The DC power and NMEA inputs/outputs should be connected to the
POWER/NMEA cable at the rear of the chartplotter. The cable colors are
detailed below.
Wire size AWG: 16 15 14 12 10 8
Wire size in mm
2
:
1.5 2.0 2.5 4.0 6.0 10.0
Maximum Extension (feet): 36 49 65 98 147 230
Maximum Extension (meters): 11.0 15.0 20.0 30.0 45.0 70.0
18 RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters
Connect to the power supply using the power cable supplied:
1. Connect the molded connector to the POWER/NMEA connector on
the rear chartplotter. Run the free end back to the vessels distribution
panel or to a junction box.
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 terminal.
3. Use a suitable junction box to connect to any NMEA equipment.
4. Cut any unused wires short or insulate and tape back.
If the power connections are accidentally reversed, the system will
not function. Use a voltmeter to check that the input power leads are
connected with the correct polarity.
Pin Function Color
1 Battery positive +
(10.0VDC to
18.0VDC)
Red
2 Battery negative Black
NMEA Input (-ve)
common
Green
Not connected Gray
3 NMEA output (-ve)
common
Brown
4 NMEA output (+ve) Yellow
6 NMEA Input (+ve) White
Not connected Drain/Screen (bare wire)
Chapter 2: Installation 19
2.6 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.
EMC Conformance
Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is
not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting, etc.
System Check
Before performing the functional test, check that:
All connections are clean and tight
All cables are secured and protected
Initial Switch On
To switch on the chartplotter, press the POWER key.
If necessary, adjust the lighting and contrast (see Chapter 4).
If desired, change the default language settings as follows:
1. Press the PAGE key to display the setup function bar.
2. Using trackpad left/right, select the SYSTEM SET UP function and press
ENTER. The SYSTEM SET UP menu is displayed, listing the parameters
and their current settings:
Figure 2-4: System Set Up Menu
SYSTEM SET UP
KEY BEEP
DISTANCE UNITS
DEPTH UNITS
VARIATION
ON
nm
FEET
5°W
BEARING MODE
TRUE
SPEED UNITS KNOTS
DATE FORMAT
TIME OFFSET
SIMULATOR
SIMULATED SOG
MM/DD/YY
UTC
OFF
5.0 KTS
VARIATION MODE AUTO
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
SIMULATED COG 340°T
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3. Using trackpad up/down, select the LANGUAGE option.
4. Using trackpad left/right, select the desired language.
5. Press ENTER to return to the setup functions. The chartplotter now
uses the selected language.
6. Press CLEAR to return to the normal chart screen.
Checking Chartplotter Operation
To confirm that the chartplotter is operating correctly, perform the
following checks:
1. Press the trackpad left/right, up/down and check cursor movement
and normal scrolling action.
2. Insert a Navionics Gold Chart
®
card for the area of your vessel.
You are asked to select one to use (See Select Chart on page 42)
3. Use the RANGE key to zoom-in and check that the new chart car-
tridge data is displayed.
4. Ensure that position data is available; use the FIND SHIP function to
check that the cursor is fixed on the vessel symbol which is correctly
positioned at the center of the chart display, see Chapter 5:Operation.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 21
Chapter 3: Getting Started
3.1 Introduction
This chapter provides information and instructions to allow you to start
using your RC435/435i Chartplotter. It is intended to help you familiarize
yourself with the controls before you start using the chartplotter for
routine navigation.
Note: There is often more than one method of performing a particular
task. Normal operating procedures are detailed in Chapter 5. When you
are familiar with the system you can adapt these procedures to suit your
method of operation.
Simulator
The Chartplotter includes a Simulator mode, which allows you to
practice operating your chartplotter without live GPS data. Section 3.3,
Simulator Mode describes how you can switch to this mode. Simulator
mode can be used in the following situations:
Before the chartplotter has been installed on your vessel. Connect the
Chartplotter unit to a 12V DC power supply, fused at 1A, connecting
the red core from the power lead to positive (+) and the black core to
negative (-); see Chapter 2 for full details.
Once the chartplotter has been installed on your vessel and while in a
marina or otherwise at anchor.
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3.2 Switching On/Off
To turn the chartplotter unit on, press the POWER key. The keys
illuminate, the unit beeps and the Raychart logo is displayed, followed by
this warning:
WARNING:
THE ELECTRONIC CHART IS AN AID TO NAVIGATION
DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE USE OF AUTHORISED
GOVERNMENT CHARTS, NOT TO REPLACE THEM. ONLY
OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHARTS AND NOTICES TO
MARINERS CONTAIN ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR
THE SAFETY OF NAVIGATION AND, AS ALWAYS, THE
CAPTAIN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PROPER USE.
When you have read and understood the warning, press the ENTER key.
If this is the first time that the chartplotter has been switched on and no
chart card is installed, the display shows the background world map at
Lat. 0°/Lon 0°.
To turn the unit off, press and hold the POWER key. A countdown timer is
displayed. Keep holding the key until this reaches zero when the unit will
power off.
Changing the Lighting and Contrast
You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen. The
backlights for the keys are constantly lit for safety. To change the lighting
and contrast:
1. Press the POWER key to display the lighting controls.
The CONTRAST control is highlighted with a dark outline.
2. Press the trackpad left/right to select the LIGHTS function.
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3. Press the trackpad top/bottom to increase or decrease the lighting to
one of four levels. You can press and hold the trackpad to change the
setting more rapidly. The lighting level is adjusted as you change the
setting.
4. Press the trackpad right to select the CONTRAST control. There are 16
contrast levels. Adjust the setting as for lighting to select the best
viewing level.
5. Press CLEAR to return to the chart screen, with the new lighting and
contrast levels retained.
Note: The CONTRAST and LIGHTS settings are retained when the unit
is powered down. However, if you set the LIGHTS value to less than 60%
brightness, the setting automatically returns to 60% brightness when the
unit is next turned on. This ensures that the screen is not too dim to view.
3.3 Simulator Mode
When simulator mode is started, your initial simulated position is
wherever the cursor was last positioned. To practice using the
chartplotter in a particular chart area, use the trackpad to pan to that area,
then switch simulator ON. When in Simulator mode, a flashing SIM
indication is displayed in the top left hand corner of the chart screen.
Note: If real position data is available and the simulator is active, simu-
lated data takes precedence. On power-up the simulator defaults to its
previous setting on power-down.
CAUTION: Simulator Mode
Care should be taken to determine the desired mode on power-up.
Simulated data should never be used for navigational purposes.
To view a chart image using simulated data:
1. Press the PAGE key to display the SET UP function bar:
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.
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24 RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters
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.
Speed is set in 1Kt intervals and Course in 1° intervals.
6. Press CLEAR twice to return to the chart screen.
7. A flashing SIM indicator appears at the top left of the chart screen.
3.4 Controlling the Display
This section describes how to:
Change the display mode
Move around the chart by panning the display, changing the chart
center and changing the chart scale
Selecting the Display Mode
Use the PAGE key to select the display mode. Select the following modes
by repeat presses of the PAGE key as listed below and as shown overleaf:
Set Up functions (see Chapter 4)
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
Bearing & Distance Indication (BDI)
Waypoint data
Navigation data
Time/Date data
Return to Chart Display
Note: The setup function bar is displayed when first entering a screen,
press CLEAR to hide this bar.
Note: Press GOTO to return to normal Chart display at any time
Chapter 3: Getting Started 25
Figure 3-1: Display Modes
Press to display
Time/Date
information
Press to display
BDI
Note: In any display mode,
press GOTO to return
to chart display
Press
to display
Waypoint Data
Press
to display CDI
Press
to return to
Chart display
Press
to display
Navigation Data
D6232-2
SYSTEM
SETUP
CHART
SETUP
TRACK
SETUP
GPS
SETUP
TOPSHAM
EXETER
TEIGNMOUTH
EXMOUTH
TORQUAY
DARTMOUTH
PLYMOUTH
ENPORT
SALCOMBE
PORTLAND
HARBOUR
ISLE O
CAP DE
LA HAGUE
ALDERNEY
GUERNSEY
JERSEY
PORTB
CSR 48°30.367'N
POS 1°35.636'W
128 nm
BRG 231°T
RNG 40.91nm
SIM OV NU
TIME 02:18
DATE 10/07/04
STEER STARBOARD
> l
ETA (WAYPOINT) 03:03 10/07/04
TTG (WAYPOINT) 00:44
ETA (ROUTE) 03:44 10/07/04
TTG (ROUTE) 01:25
50°46.349'N
001°10.411'W
SUNRISE 05:05
SUNSET 21:14 TODAY
AT POSITION (VESSEL)
POSITION
50°46.338'N
1°10.391'W
COG 313° T
SOG 5.0 Kts
WAYPOINT "HILLHEAD"
BRG 313°T GPS FIX OK
RNG 3.74nm TIME 02:15 10/07/04
STEER STARBOARD
> l
ROUTE
"CURRENT"
"HILLHEAD"
COG 313°T TIME 02:15 10/07/04
BRG 313° T
RNG 3.76 nm
WAYPOINT 01
SOG 5.0 Kts TTG 00:47
XTE 0.02nm ETA 03:02 10/07/04
STEER STARBOARD
> l
STEER PORT
76
26 RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters
Moving Around the Chart
The most common use of the chartplotter is to show your vessels 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.
You ca n al so home the cursor to the vessel using the FIND SHIP function.
Homing locks the vessel to the cursor and updates the display such that
the chart is re-drawn so that the vessel is always on screen. See Using
FIND SHIP below.
There are three ways in which you can reposition the chart:
Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the edge of the chart; the chart
pans across. This method is useful if the area you wish to see is just off
screen.
Automatically re-center the vessel using the FIND SHIP function.
Change the chart scale using the RANGE key to zoom out and in to a
new area. This method is useful if the area you wish to see is some dis-
tance away.
Using FIND SHIP
FIND SHIP is used to re-draw the chart with the vessel at its center and the
cursor homed on the vessel.
To center the vessel:
1. From chart mode, press ENTER; the primary function bar is dis-
played:
2. Select FIND SHIP; the following actions are performed:
The chart is re-drawn with the vessels position in the center.
The cursor is homed onto the vessel position and moves with it.
OBJECT
INFO
ARCHIVES
MORE¬
FIND SHIP ROUTES
WAYPOINTS
MORE¬
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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.
If SCREEN AMPLIFIER is enabled, the screen displays the vessel off-
set from center, to increase forward visibility, see Chapter 4:Setting
Up.
3. To release the cursor from homed mode press the trackpad to move
the cursor away from the vessels current position. The status bar
shows the cursor position, range and bearing from the vessel.
Changing the Chart Scale
The RANGE key changes the chart scale so that a larger or smaller area is
shown on the available cartography.
Plotter mode is available to allow you to zoom into a smaller area, even
when no chart data is available for that scale. To enable plotter mode, see
Chapter 4:Setting Up.
You can change the chart scale for two purposes:
To see either a smaller area (in more detail) or a larger area (in less
detail)
To move the display to another area of the chart, by zooming out to a
small scale chart, then zooming in to another location
Each time you press the RANGE key, the chart scale changes to the next
available setting. The Status Bar at the top left-hand side of the screen
indicates the distance, from top to bottom of the display, in nautical miles.
For rapid scale change, press and hold the desired arrow on the RANGE
key.
The distance indicator at the left-hand end of the status bar is updated
whenever you change the chart scale.
BRG 231°T
RNG 40.91nm
128nm
CSR 48°30.367'N
POS 1°35.636'W
SIM NU
BRG 231°T
RNG 40.91nm
64nm
CSR 48°30.367'N
POS 1°35.636'W
SIM NU
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Chart zoom out
Chart zoom in
Vertical distance displayed on chart
28 RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters
To zoom in to a more detailed chart:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor in the area you wish to see in
more detail and press the bottom of the RANGE key to zoom in.
The section of the chart around the cursor is enlarged to fill the screen
with the chart showing more detail. The cursor is now positioned in
the center of the screen.
2. If further chart enlargement is available using the current chart card
you can press the bottom of the RANGE key to zoom in again, reposi-
tioning the cursor first if needed.
An area of further chart detail is indicated by a box around the area.
3. In normal operation, the unit will allow you to zoom in as far as the
chart detail allows. By selecting PLOTTER MODE in CHART SETUP you
can overzoom beyond that of the chart card and the vessel, way-
points, routes and tracklines will be displayed without cartography.
To zoom out to a less detailed chart, press the top of the RANGE key as
many times as desired.
TOPSHAM
EXETER
TEIGNMOUTH
EXMOUTH
TORQUAY
DARTMOUTH
PLYMOUTH
ENPORT
SALCOMBE
PORTLAND
HARBOUR
ISLE O
CAP DE
LA HAGUE
ALDERNEY
GUERNSEY
JERSEY
PORTB
CSR 48°30.367'N
POS 1°35.636'W
128 nm
BRG 231°T
RNG 40.91nm
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SIM OV NU
Chart Boundary -
Indicates further
detail is available inside.
Shown when using
Navionics
®
Gold Chart Card
FIND SHIP ROUTES
WAYPOINTS
MORE¬
Chapter 3: Getting Started 29
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.
To use the chartplotter as a navigation aid, charts with detailed
information for the area you wish to navigate are required. The charts are
available on Navionics Gold Chart cards, each of which can store up to 20
charts in an electronic format.
A Gold Chart card provides an appropriate level of detail for a given
geographic area and scale; this data can be displayed down to a range of
1
/8 nm on the screen (height) if the data is available.
To obtain Navionics Gold Chart cards, contact your local dealer or visit
www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it to find the dealer nearest you.
Call Navionics toll free from anywhere in North America at:
1-800-848-5896.
Outside of North America, contact your local dealer or:
Navionics S.p.A.
Tel: (+39) 0584 961696
Fax: (+39) 0584 961309
30 RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters
Inserting a Gold Chart Card
CAUTION:
To prevent the ingress of water and consequent damage to the unit,
ensure that the chart card door is firmly closed. This can be
confirmed by an audible click.
To insert a Gold Chart card, refer to Figure 3-2 :
1. Check that you are using the correct Gold Chart card for the desired
area.
2. Open the chart card door on the right-hand side of the unit.
3. Insert the card as shown with the smooth edge of the card outermost.
4. Gently press the card home. If inserted correctly the card release but-
ton will move outwards as the card is inserted. If this is not the case,
flip the card and retry.
5. To prevent the ingress of water, close the chart card door and press
firmly until an audible click is heard.
Removing a Gold Chart card
CAUTION:
DO NOT use a metallic instrument, e.g. a screwdriver or pliers, to
aid removal, as doing so can cause irreparable damage.
To remove a Gold Chart card:
1. Open the chart card door.
2. Gently press the card release button.
3. Grip the card and pull to remove it from its slot.
4. To prevent the ingress of water, close the chart card door and press
firmly until an audible click is heard.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 31
Figure 3-2: Insertion and Removal of Gold Chart Cards
Loading the Chart Data
A Gold Chart Card can hold multiple chart area portfolios. When the
flash card is inserted for the first time and the display powered on the
following is displayed.
To insert chart card
To remove chart card
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Card
release
button
Card
release
button
32 RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters
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 chartplotters memory.
If a different portfolio is desired this can be accessed by the SELECT
CHART option (see Select Chart on page 42).
Displaying the Chart Data
The new chart data will be displayed when you move the cursor into an
area covered by the new chart.
The boundary of each chart is defined by a box or rectangle. (You can
switch off the chart boundaries display as part of chart set up described in
Chapter 4:Setting Up).
LOAD
CHART
"ENTER" TO LOAD
"CLEAR" TO QUIT
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Chapter 4: Setting Up 33
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. These settings can be changed at any time.
When your preferences are set, they remain until they are reset and are
retained even when the unit is powered off.
This chapter covers the following topics:
System parameters and default settings
Chartplotter-specific parameters and default settings
GPS status and default settings
The set up parameters are selected via three soft keys:
System Set Up: controlling overall functionality
Chart Set Up: controlling the chartplotter functions, including way-
point information and vectors
GPS Set Up: displaying the GPS Antenna status
Note: The additional TRACK SET UP function is covered in Chapter 5:Op-
eration.
This section provides instructions for displaying and changing the
factory default values to your preferences. The following sections list the
parameters with their possible settings and describe the function of each
parameter in turn.
4.2 System Set Up Parameters
To set the System default parameters:
1. From chart mode, with no function bar displayed, press the PAGE key
to display the SET UP function bar:
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Chapter 4: Setting Up 35
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.
Key Beep
This setting controls audible feedback resulting from operation of the
keys.
Note: Alarms remain active.
Menu Item Options
Factory
Default New Setting
BEARING
MODE
MAGnetic/TRUE TRUE
KEY BEEP OFF/ON ON
DISTANCE
UNITS
NAUTICAL MILES (nm)
KILOMETERS (km)
STATUTE MILES (sm)
NAUTICAL
MILES
SPEED UNITS KNOTS
KILOMETERS PER HOUR (KPH)
MILES PER HOUR (MPH)
KNOTS
DEPTH UNITS METRES
FEET
FATHOMS
METRES
VARIATION 30°W to 30°E (1° steps) 0.0°E
VARIATION
MODE
MANUAL
AUTO
AUTO
DATE FORMAT DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY DD/MM/YY
TIME OFFSET UTC or local offset value
up to 13 hours in 1 hour steps
UTC
LANGUAGE Multi Language ENGLISH
SIMULATOR OFF/ON OFF
SIMULATED
SOG
00Kt to 99Kt in 1Kt steps 00Kt
SIMULATED
COG
000° to 359° in 1° steps 000°
36 RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters
Units
This sets the units for distance, speed and depth. This setting will be used
to display all data. However, the distance units do not affect the chart
scale, which is always in nautical miles.
Variation
The variation value is the difference between True and Magnetic
direction data for heading or bearing values. The Magnetic value is
derived from True by applying the user selected value of variation.
The variation is set in 1° steps to 30° East or West. Press trackpad right to
move the value eastward, or left to move it westward. The selected value
is retained when the unit is switched off. The Default value is zero.
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 RC435/435i
automatically calculates and sets the magnetic variation. Set this to
MANUAL to enter your own value.
Date Format
Set the preferred date format (DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY). The selected
setting is retained when the unit switched off. The Default is DD/MM/YY.
Time Offset
To display local time, use the trackpad to change from UTC (Universal
Time Constant, also known as GMT) to the desired time offset. This can
be up to ±13 hours, in 1 hour steps. The default is UTC.
Language
Select the language in which information is to be displayed. The selected
language is used for screen text, labels, menus and options. Chart text,
provided by the chart card, is not affected.
Chapter 4: Setting Up 37
Simulator
The simulator enables operation of the RC435/435i Chartplotter 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.
Note: The simulated data overrides any real data that the display unit is
receiving from externally connected equipment.
The position is initially the position of the cursor when the simulator is
switched on and the SOG and COG are as selected by the user. The
position is updated to reflect the SOG and COG. See Simulated SOG and
Simulated COG below.
If a GOTO or Follow is started, the simulator does not use the selected
value of COG but, instead, generates a value of COG that simulates the
navigation function in progress. When GOTO or Follow is stopped, the
user selected value of COG is used.
Simulated SOG
Use horizontal movements of the trackpad to adjust the value of SOG
which is adjustable in 1 knot intervals from 00 to 99.
The Default value is zero and the selected value is retained on power
down.
If the simulator is switched OFF, the value is shown as dashes and no
adjustment is possible.
Simulated COG
Use horizontal movements of the trackpad to adjust the value of COG
which is adjustable in 1° intervals from 000° to 359°. It wraps around
from 000 to 359 and from 359 to 000.
The Default value is zero and the selected value is retained on power
down.
If the simulator is switched OFF, the value is shown as dashes and no
adjustment is possible.
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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:
2. Use the trackpad left/right to highlight the CHART SET UP function and
press ENTER to display the Chart Set Up menu:
Figure 4-2: Chart Set Up Menu
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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.
5. Press CLEAR to return to the normal display.
The table below lists the Chart Set up parameters and their options, shows
the factory default setting and provides a space to make a note of the new
default setting.
.
Parameter Options
Factory
Default New Setting
ORIENTATION NORTH UP
COURSE UP
HEAD UP
NORTH UP
PLOTTER MODE OFF/ON ON
SHOW WAYPOINTS OFF/ON ON
WAYPOINT SYMBOL FISH, SKULL,
ANCHOR or X
X
AUTOZOOM OFF/ON ON
SCREEN AMPLIFIER OFF/ON ON
COG VECTOR OFF/ON OFF
ARRIVAL CIRCLE 0.01nm, 0.05nm,
0.1nm, 0.5nm
0.1nm
ANCHOR ALARM OFF, 0.01nm,
0.05nm, 0.1nm,
0.5nm
OFF
XTE ALARM OFF, 0.01nm,
0.05nm, 0.1nm,
0.3nm, 0.5nm
OFF
SELECT CHART OFF/LOAD CHART OFF
CHART TEXT OFF/ON ON
CHART BOUNDARIES OFF/ON ON
SAFETY CONTOURS OFF/2m/5m/10m/
20m
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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). The orientation modes function as follows:
North Up: The chart is displayed with north upwards. This is the
default mode and is the only mode available if there is no COG data.
Course Up: The chart is rotated such that the currently selected
course (bearing to the target waypoint) or, if no navigation function is
taking place, the current COG value is shown upwards.
To update the Course Up reference while Course Up is the current
mode, re-select COURSE UP from the set up menu.
If a new course is selected (a new target waypoint, for example), the
chart displays the new course upwards.
Head Up: The chart is displayed with the vessels current COG
upwards. As the heading changes the chart rotates periodically to
maintain orientation.
Note: Head Up and Course Up modes are dependent upon a valid GPS
fix.
Plotter Mode
Plotter mode allows the user to zoom in beyond the level of cartography
and continue to use plotter functions. The selected setting is retained
when unit switched off.
DEPTH CONTOURS OFF/5m/10m/20m/
ALL
5m
SPOT SOUNDINGS OFF/ON ON
LIGHT SECTORS OFF/ON ON
PRESENTATION INTERNATIONAL
U.S.
INTERNA-
TIONAL
POSITION CALIBRA-
TION
OFF/ON OFF
Parameter Options
Factory
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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. Existing waypoints
are not affected. The selected symbol is retained when the unit switched
off.
Autozoom
When autozoom is enabled, initializing any navigation function or
selecting FIND SHIP activates Autozoom. When active, this selects the
chart range and position such that the vessel and the target waypoint are
both on screen but at the largest scale possible. Moving the cursor off the
vessel, or changing scale, deactivates Autozoom.
Autozoom will not zoom in beyond the largest cartographic scale (unless
Plotter Mode is activated). When in MOB mode, Autozoom is selected
automatically and will zoom in as far as possible, irrespective of the
selection of Plotter Mode.
Screen Amplifier
Screen amplifier mode makes best use of the screen by positioning the
vessel on the screen so as to increase forward visibility. The screen
amplifier is only active when the cursor is homed on the vessel.
COG Vector
When ON, a vector line from the vessel is drawn in the direction of COG.
This line extends to the edge of the screen. If COG is not valid, no line is
drawn. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.
Arrival Circle
The selected value is used as the arrival circle radius. When approaching
the target waypoint, this is the distance at which the arrival alarm sounds.
The selected setting is retained when unit switched off. Arrival criteria
are met when the arrival circle is entered or a line perpendicular to the
desired track and passing through the waypoint is crossed.
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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) the alarm sounds and an alarm message is
displayed.
To silence the alarm, press any key. This 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). The alarm is set to OFF on power up.
XTE Alarm
The selected value is used as the cross track error limit. The alarm is
triggered when the cross track error exceeds the selected limit when a
GOTO or a Route Follow is in progress and an alarm message is displayed.
Select Chart
Use SELECT CHART to access different charts from the same Gold Card.
Use the trackpad up/down buttons to select the desired chart and press
ENTER to load this as the active chart.
Note: Only one chart can be active at any one time.
Chart Text
When ON, Chart text (such as place names) are shown on the screen. The
selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.
LOAD
CHART
"ENTER" TO LOAD
"CLEAR" TO QUIT
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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. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.
Depth Contours
Set to display depth contours of 5, 10 and 20 meters, set to ALL to show all
contours or set to OFF. The selected setting is retained when the unit
switched off.
Spot Soundings
When ON, spot soundings are displayed. The selected setting is retained
when the unit switched off.
Light Sectors
When ON, light sectors are displayed. The selected setting is retained
when the unit switched off.
Presentation
Set to display navigation mark in either INTERNATIONAL or US
symbology. The selected setting is retained when the unit is switched off.
Position Calibration
When ON, all position data is offset from WGS 84 by the value of the
selected calibration. The selected setting is retained when the unit
switched off. The default calibration offset is zero.
To perform position calibration:
1. Use the trackpad to select POSITION CALIBRATION.
2. Move the trackpad horizontally.
The menu is removed and a single function and help text are shown:
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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.
or
Press ENTER to confirm the selected offset value.You are returned to
the Chart Set Up menu with POSITION CALIBRATION set to ON. Posi-
tion data is followed by (c) to indicate that the calibration offset has
been set.
An offset of 2nm or less is applied to all position data equal to the range
and bearing between the WGS 84 position and the position entered.
Note: Pressing ENTER with a selected offset of more than 2nm gives a
warning message which is cleared on any key press. The Calibration Set
Up mode maintains and the user can either reselect an acceptable offset
or press CLEAR to reset the value to zero and return to the Set Up menu.
4.4 GPS Setup
The GPS set up page provides information for the status of the tracked
navigation satellites plus HDOP and satellite Fix Status. It also provides
the ability to select the SD satellite and to reset the GPS system.
To select GPS Set Up:
1. Press the PAGE key to display the SET UP functions:
2. Use the trackpad to highlight the GPS SET UP function and press
ENTER to display the GPS STATUS screen and soft key. GPS STATUS is
displayed.
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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. HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Position) is a
measure of this accuracy; a higher figure signifies greater error. In ideal
circumstances, the figure should be in the region of 1.0. The Fix Status
can indicate:
SD-FIX, where a Satellite Differential fix has been acquired
FIX OK, where a normal GPS fix has been acquired
NO FIX, where no satellite fix can be acquired
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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.
Select OFF to force the unit to calculate a normal GPS fix with no
satellite GPS corrections.
3. Press CLEAR twice to return to the normal display.
To reset SD-GPS.
1. Using the trackpad left/right highlight RESET GPS in the function bar
and press ENTER.
2. Press CLEAR twice to return to the normal display.
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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. To place a waypoint at the cursor position:
i. Select PLACE WPT AT CURSOR. A description of the options avail-
able is displayed.
ii. Place the cursor in the desired position on the chart and press
ENTER to place the waypoint. The waypoint is added to the way-
point list and named using the next available number.
The waypoint functions remain displayed so that further way-
points can be placed.
Use EDIT WAYPOINT to name the waypoint as described in Editing
Waypoint Details on page 52.
iii.When finished placing waypoints, press CLEAR.
4. To place a waypoint at the vessels position:
Select PLACE WPT AT VESSEL. A new waypoint is placed at the ves-
sels current position. If there is no position data available then no
waypoint is placed.
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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.
6. To place a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
Select WAYPOINT LIST. The Waypoint List and associated function
Soft Keys are displayed:
Figure 5-1: Waypoint List Display
7. Select MAKE NEW WAYPOINT.
The waypoint is placed at the current vessel position or, if a GPS fix is
not available, the cursor position. The new waypoint is added to the
Waypoint List and named with the next available number.
The EDIT WAYPOINT function is now highlighted allowing you to
change the waypoint name, symbol or position. See page 52 for
detailed information.
To return to chart mode, press CLEAR twice.
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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. The Waypoint List also
provides options to make a new waypoint and transfer waypoints.
To select a waypoint using the cursor:
1. Move the cursor over the waypoint; the WAYPOINT OPTIONS function
bar, together with help text, is displayed:
2. Press ENTER to select the waypoint function bar.
The selected waypoint can be edited via these functions.
To select a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
1. Press ENTER to display the primary function bar.
2. Select WAYPOINTS and press ENTER to display the waypoint function
bar.
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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).
4. Use trackpad up/down to move through the list to highlight the
desired waypoint.
The selected waypoint can be edited using the EDIT WAYPOINT function.
Waypoint Data Display
Waypoint data can be viewed in two ways: the cursor can be used to select
the waypoint to display the waypoint data in the status bar at the top of the
screen, or the waypoint details can be viewed on the waypoint list.
To display waypoint data:
Move the cursor over the waypoint. The waypoint data is displayed in the
status bar, indicating waypoint number/name, bearing and range from
vessel (dashes are shown if no fix is available).
While the cursor is over the waypoint, the WAYPOINT OPTIONS function
bar is displayed.
To remove the waypoint data:
Move the cursor away from the waypoint or press CLEAR.
To display the waypoint details from the waypoint list:
Select the waypoint in the list as described above.
The details for the selected waypoint are displayed in the lower half of the
window. Date and time are included for all waypoints where this
information was available when the waypoint was placed.
To remove the Waypoint List and return to chart mode, press CLEAR
three times.
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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. Place the cursor over the waypoint.
2. Select WAYPOINT OPTIONS and press ENTER to display the Edit Way-
point function bar.
3. Select EDIT WAYPOINT. The Edit Waypoint function bar is displayed.
4. To edit the waypoint name, select EDIT NAME.
The NAME WAYPOINT window is displayed.
5. Use the trackpad to enter or edit the name as follows:
Use trackpad left/right to move the cursor to the character to be
changed. Up to eight characters can be used.
Use trackpad up/down to scroll through the characters.
When editing is complete, press ENTER; the waypoint name is
updated and the window is removed
6. To edit the symbol, select EDIT SYMBOL.
The SELECT SYMBOL options are displayed.
7. Use trackpad left/right to highlight the desired symbol, then press
ENTER.
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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. Select EDIT WAYPOINT; the waypoint edit functions are displayed.
5. To edit the waypoint name, select EDIT NAME; the cursor is placed in
the name field of the selected waypoint.
i. Edit the name as previously described (up to eight characters).
6. To edit the waypoint symbol, select EDIT SYMBOL.
i. Use trackpad left/right to highlight the desired symbol.
ii. Press ENTER to accept the choice or CLEAR to abort the operation.
7. To change the waypoints position, select EDIT POSITION. The cursor
is placed in the Position field in the Waypoint List.
i. Use trackpad left/right to select the latitude/longitude fields.
ii. Use trackpad up/down to scroll through and edit the values.
iii.When editing is complete, press ENTER to save the new position
or CLEAR to abort the operation.
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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” is displayed.
To delete a waypoint using the cursor:
1. Place the cursor over the waypoint; see Selecting a Waypoint on page
50.
2. Select WAYPOINT OPTIONS and press ENTER to display the Waypoint
function bar.
3. Select ERASE WAYPOINT. A warning box appears. Press ENTER to
erase or CLEAR to retain. If erased, the waypoint list is updated and
the screen is cleared.
To delete a waypoint using the waypoint list:
1. Select the waypoint from the waypoint list as previously described.
The waypoint list function bar is displayed.
2. Use trackpad up/down to move through the list to highlight the
desired waypoint.
3. Select EDIT WAYPOINT and press ENTER to display the Edit Waypoint
function bar.
4. Select ERASE WAYPOINT. Press ENTER to erase the waypoint.
To return to chart mode, press CLEAR three times.
Moving Waypoints
Any waypoint, except the target waypoint, can be moved. The Waypoint
function bar and cursor are used to move the selected waypoint, or the
waypoint position can be edited.
Note: Take care when editing waypoints as it is possible to move way-
points that are used in routes stored in the Route Database List.
To move a waypoint using the cursor:
1. Place the cursor over the waypoint; see Selecting a Waypoint on page
50.
2. Select WAYPOINT OPTIONS and press ENTER to display the Edit Way-
point function bar.
3. Select MOVE WAYPOINT. The selected (highlighted) function now has
help text appended to it.
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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. Select the waypoint using the Waypoint List as described above. The
waypoint functions are displayed.
2. To edit the waypoint position proceed as previously described in
Editing Waypoint Details on page 52.
5.3 Working with Routes
A route is made up of a series of waypoints (maximum 50). A route is
made by placing a series of waypoints on the chart.
When a route is created it becomes the current route and is displayed on-
screen. The current route is maintained after power-off. Only one route
can be current and is displayed (if it is in the field-of-view) as solid lines
connecting waypoints. If following the route, the current leg is shown as
a dotted line.
After a route has been created, the GOTO key can be used to follow the
route. The GOTO key provides various other options as described in
Section 5.4, Following Routes and Going to Target Points.
Up to 20 routes can be saved in the route database. Any one of these can
be selected from the database to be used as the current route.
The current route can be edited by adding and/or moving waypoints.
When a route has been saved, options are also provided to name or erase
a route.
This section explains how to perform the following tasks:
Create a new route
Save the current route in the database
Clear the current route
Retrieve a route from the database list as the current route
Display route information, including route leg data and waypoint
details
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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.
To access the route function bar:
1. Press ENTER to display the primary function bar.
2. Select ROUTES to display the first level functions.
3. Select MORE to see more functions.
4. Select MORE again to return to the first level functions.
5. Press CLEAR twice to return to chart mode.
Creating a New Route
Note: If there is a current route on screen, it is cleared when MAKE
ROUTE is selected. Ensure that this route is saved before continuing. If
following the current route you must STOP FOLLOW (see page 72) before
a new route can be created.
Waypoints in a route can be added/removed after it has been created,
either via the ROUTES function or via the cursor (see Editing a Route in the
following sections).
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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. Select ROUTES or place the cursor over a route leg until the leg data is
displayed in the Status Bar.
2. Select CLEAR ROUTE and press ENTER to clear the route or press
CLEAR to cancel the operation.
3. If the route has not been saved, a prompt gives the options ENTER to
save or CLEAR to remove the route from the screen.
4. To save the route in the database, press ENTER. The Name Route
functions are displayed, see Saving the Current Route on page 58.
Retrieving a Route from the Database
A route from the database list can be selected as the current route. The list
is accessed from the second set of ROUTES functions.
To select a route as the current route:
1. Select ROUTES, followed by MORE, then ROUTE LIST. The route list is
displayed with the currently selected route highlighted (Figure 5-2 ).
2. Select SHOW ROUTE. The route list is removed and the selected route
is shown on screen as the current route.
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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.
To display information about a route waypoint, move the cursor over the
waypoint until its pop-up data box is displayed.
To remove the data, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press
CLEAR.
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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.
2. Select ERASE ROUTE.
3. Press ENTER to erase the route from the list. A warning box appears,
prompting you to press ENTER to confirm or CLEAR to cancel the
operation.
4. Press CLEAR three times to return to normal chart operation.
To select a route to (re)name:
1. Select ROUTES, followed by MORE, then ROUTE LIST. The route list is
displayed with the selected route highlighted.
2. Select NAME ROUTE. and press ENTER.
3. To name or rename a route, use trackpad left/right to select each char-
acter to be edited. Use trackpad up/down to scroll through the charac-
ters.
4. Press ENTER to accept the new name or CLEAR to cancel the opera-
tion.
5. Press CLEAR three times to clear the Route List and return to chart
mode.
Route Info
A list of the waypoints in your route, their bearing and range, the time
taken to complete and estimated time of arrival (ETA) can be obtained by
using the ROUTE INFO function.
1. Select ROUTES, followed by MORE, then ROUTE LIST. The route list is
displayed with the selected route highlighted.
2. Select ROUTE INFO. and press ENTER.
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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 vessels starting position by a
dotted line.
On arrival, the arrival alarm is sounded and the arrival pop-up box is
displayed. The dotted line is removed but the temporary waypoint
remains on screen until another GOTO or FOLLOW operation is started, or
the waypoint is removed.
Note: The temporary waypoint is not added to the waypoint list. If the
GoTo is stopped prior to completion or the temporary waypoint is
erased.
Go to a Port
You can navigate directly to the nearest port or to a selected port or
facility.
To navigate directly to selected port:
1. Press the GOTO key, select MORE, and then GOTO PORT to display the
Port List.
2. Use trackpad up/down to select the desired port and press ENTER to
start the GoTo, or CLEAR to cancel the operation.
A dotted line is drawn between the current vessel position and the target
waypoint which is placed at the port. The line remains fixed on the screen
as the vessel moves.
Bearing, Range and Cross Track Error are calculated for the target
waypoint in the same manner as for any other GoTo or Follow function.
On arrival, the arrival alarm is sounded and the arrival pop-up box is
displayed.
To navigate directly to the nearest port or facility:
1. Press the GOTO key and select MORE and then GOTO NEAREST to dis-
play the list.
The list shows the eight nearest places where the selected facility
exists, in order of distance. The bearing and range (in selected units)
for each one is shown.
2. Use trackpad up/down to select the desired destination and press
ENTER to start the GoTo, or CLEAR to cancel the operation.
The operation is conducted in the same manner as for GOTO PORT above.
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Stop Follow or Stop GoTo
To stop following the route or target point:
1. Either press the GOTO 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. Repeat presses of
the PAGE key provide the following display modes:
Set Up functions (see Chapter 4)
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
Bearing & Distance Indication (BDI)
Waypoint data
Navigation data
Time/Date data
Return to Chart display
Note: Press the GOTO key in any display mode to return to normal Chart
display.
To change the display mode:
1. Press the PAGE key to show the SET UP functions with SYSTEM SET UP
highlighted:
2. Repeat Step 1 to cycle through each of the available display modes.
Note: The Set Up Function Bar remains displayed in each display mode.
To remove the Set Up Function Bar, press CLEAR.
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GOTO
RESTART
XTE
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FOLLOW
RESTART
XTE
WAYPOINT
ADVANCE
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SETUP
CHART
SETUP
TRACK
SETUP
GPS
SETUP
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CDI Display
The CDI display shows Cross Track Error (XTE) and distance to
waypoint presented in a runway format:
Figure 5-5: CDI Display
The runway represents a 0.3nm width with the vessel symbol shown on
the center line when the vessel is on course. Cross Track Error (XTE),
Bearing to Waypoint, Distance to Waypoint, Time to Go (TTG), Course
Over Ground (COG) and Speed Over Ground (SOG) are also shown.
Time to Go is calculated on the basis of distance to destination and Speed
Over Ground (SOG) towards the destination.
At waypoint ranges greater than 4nm, the symbol remains at the top of
the screen. As the waypoint range falls below 4nm, the symbol moves
down the center line.
The checkered pattern moves down the screen to simulate movement
when SOG is greater than 2 knots.
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.
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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. This is different from the steering
instructions in all other display modes, which use the XTE to assist you in
steering the vessel back towards the rhumbline between origin and
destination.
The steering instruction is STEER PORT if the waypoint line is 1° or more
to port, STEER STARBOARD if the waypoint line is 1° or more to starboard
or ON COURSE if the waypoint line is dead ahead. If no GoTo or Follow is
in progress, the steering instruction is NOT TRACKING, no steering arrows
are shown, but the rhumb line indicator is shown.
The graphical steering indication will place arrows either side of the
steering instruction and pointing towards it dependent on the difference
between COG and bearing to Waypoint. The first arrow is shown when
the difference reaches 5° and thereafter at 5° intervals.
Waypoint Data
The Waypoint Data display comprises text data occupying the whole
screen.
Figure 5-7: Waypoint Data
ROUTE
"CURRENT"
"HILLHEAD"
COG 313°T TIME 02:15 10/07/04
BRG 313° T
RNG 3.76 nm
WAYPOINT 01
SOG 5.0 Kts TTG 00:47
XTE 0.02nm ETA 03:02 10/07/04
STEER STARBOARD
> l
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If a route is not selected, the ROUTE field displays NO ROUTE.
The WAYPOINT field shows the name of the waypoint. If the waypoint is
part of a route then the title field includes the waypoint index in the route.
If there is no target waypoint the text indicates NO WAYPOINT and all
waypoint data is shown as dashes, one per character. If a route is being
followed and the waypoint is not named, the text shows the waypoint
number within the route (as displayed on screen). If a GOTO Cursor or
Port is in progress, the text indicates GOTO CURSOR or GOTO <
Port
Name
>.
BRG, RNG and XTE data relate to the target waypoint.
Time refers to time data which is acquired from GPS information. Any
local time offset is set in the System Set Up menu, see Chapter 4.
The Time To Go (TTG) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) data relate
to the target waypoint (not the whole route) and are based on the Speed
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.
If no GoTo or Follow is in progress, the steering instruction is NOT
TRACKING, no steering arrows are shown, but the rhumb line indicator is
shown.
The graphical XTE indication places arrows either side of the rhumb line
indicator and pointing towards it, dependent on the value of XTE. The
first arrow is shown when the XTE reaches 0.01nm, the second at.05nm
and subsequently at 0.1nm intervals.
Note: The steering instruction and graphical XTE indication are repeat-
ed on all text-only displays.
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; POSITION is replaced
with LAST POSITION.
The (c) indicator only appears when the position has been user calibrated.
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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. The TODAY indicator emphasizes that the sunrise and sunset
times relate to the current day. If another day is selected, the TODAY text is
replaced with ON XX/XX/XX where XX/XX/XX is the selected date in the
current format.
When the Time/Date screen is first opened, the data relates to the current
day, unless there is no date information available. In this case dashes are
displayed. The vessels current position is used unless there is no GPS fix
in which case the cursor position is used and shown as a USER SELECTED
position.
The position data can be either as selected by you, in which case the text
relating to the position is USER SELECTED, or the current position in which
case the text is VESSEL.
Figure 5-9: Time/Date Data
The (c) indicator only appears when the position has been user calibrated.
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TIME 02:18
DATE 10/07/04
STEER STARBOARD
> l
ETA (WAYPOINT) 03:03 10/07/04
TTG (WAYPOINT) 00:44
ETA (ROUTE) 03:44 10/07/04
TTG (ROUTE) 01:25
50° 46.349'N
001° 10.411'W
SUNRISE 05:05
SUNSET 21:14 TODAY
AT POSITION (VESSEL)
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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 86.
Displayed Waypoints
Waypoints and routes can be received and transmitted via NMEA. The
NMEA link could be to a PC, typically via a spare RS232 COM port.
Managing Database Lists
The SEND WAYPOINTS function sends all waypoints in the Waypoint List
and all routes in the Route List. Sending the Waypoint List does not affect
current routes.
Note: Sending the Waypoint List includes waypoints in an unsaved route.
The RECEIVE WAYPOINTS function adds waypoints and routes received
via NMEA to the Waypoint List and Route List.
Note: Where multiple waypoints have the same position, the last way-
point sent is the only one included in the Waypoint List.
To send waypoints (and route lists):
1. In chart mode, press ENTER; the primary function bar is displayed:
2. Using trackpad left/right, select WAYPOINTS.
3. Select WAYPOINT LIST.
The Waypoint List is displayed, with its associated function bar:
OBJECT
INFO
ARCHIVES
MORE¬
FIND SHIP ROUTES
WAYPOINTS
MORE¬
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AT CURSOR
PLACE WPT
AT VESSEL
PLACE WPT
AT POS
WAYPOINT
LIST
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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 units memory.
You specify the interval at which track points are made and a line is drawn
on-screen between each point. Up to 1000 track points can be saved.
The track remains on-screen, even following a Power off/on, until the
track is cleared.
Using the SmartRoute function, a track can also be converted to and
saved as a route which is automatically reversed, ready for use as a return
voyage.
This section describes how to:
Set up a track and specify the interval between track points
Clear the current track
Convert the track to a route (SmartRoute)
To access the track controls:
1. Press the PAGE key to display the chart set up function bar:
2. Select TRACK SET UP to display the Track function bar:
The following instructions assume that the track functions are displayed.
Setting up a Track
Use the track functions to switch the track on and to specify the interval at
which track points are placed. The time interval between track points can
be set to 1s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 10min or 30min. The distance spacing
between track points can be set to 0.05nm, 0.1nm, 0.5nm or 1nm. The
maximum track length is 1000 points. When this limit has been reached,
track points continue to be placed, but the oldest points start to be deleted.
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TRACK
ENABLE
CLEAR
TRACK
MAKE INTO
ROUTE
INTERVAL
10S
Chapter 5: Operation 87
.
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.
Note: Once archived, the route can be erased from the chartplotters
memory to free up space. See Erasing or (re)Naming a Route on page 61.
1 ROUTE-66
ARCHIVE
ROUTE
ARCHIVE
TRACK
ARCHIVE
WAYPOINT
MORE¬
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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. Using trackpad left/right, select ARCHIVES.
3. Using trackpad left/right, select MORE... and then ROUTE ARCH. LIST.
.
Figure 5-12: Route Archive List
OBJECT
INFO
ARCHIVES
MORE¬
FIND SHIP ROUTES
WAYPOINTS
MORE¬
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ROUTE
ARCH.LIST
TRACK
ARCH.LIST
WAYPOINT
ARCH.LIST
MORE¬
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01 ROUTE001
ROUTE ARCHIVES
LOAD
ROUTE
DELETE
ARCHIVE
RENAME
ARCHIVE
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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 84)
Loading or Deleting an Archived Track
Using the TRACK ARCH. LIST function, a previously archived track can be
loaded back into the chartplotters memory, renamed or deleted.
To load, delete or rename a track from the archive:
1. In chart mode, press ENTER; the primary function bar is displayed:
ARCHIVE
ROUTE
ARCHIVE
TRACK
ARCHIVE
WAYPOINT
MORE¬
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OBJECT
INFO
ARCHIVES
MORE¬
FIND SHIP ROUTES
WAYPOINTS
MORE¬
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2. Using trackpad left/right, select ARCHIVES.
3. Using trackpad left/right, select MORE... and then TRACK ARCH. LIST.
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.
To delete a track from the archive:
Use trackpad up/down to select the track you wish to delete, then
use the trackpad left/right to select DELETE ARCHIVE and press
ENTER.
ROUTE
ARCH.LIST
TRACK
ARCH.LIST
WAYPOINT
ARCH.LIST
MORE¬
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01 TRACK001
TRACK ARCHIVES
LOAD
TRACK
DELETE
ARCHIVE
RENAME
ARCHIVE
RENAME
ARCHIVE
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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. When your changes are complete, press ENTER to save
or CLEAR to discard any changes.
Archiving a Waypoint Set
To archive the waypoints currently loaded on the system:
1. In chart mode, press ENTER; the primary function bar is displayed:
2. Using trackpad left/right, select ARCHIVES .
3. Select ARCHIVE WAYPOINT. You can now (if desired) change the name
of the waypoint set to be archived. Use trackpad left/right and up/
down to change. Press ENTER when complete. To leave without
archiving, press CLEAR.
OBJECT
INFO
ARCHIVES
MORE¬
FIND SHIP ROUTES
WAYPOINTS
MORE¬
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ARCHIVE
ROUTE
ARCHIVE
TRACK
ARCHIVE
WAYPOINT
MORE¬
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