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Raychart 420/ 420D Chartplotter Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81162_2 Date: January 2000
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i RayChart 420 and 420D Chartplotter Owner’s Handbook SAFETY NOTICES 1. HIGH VOLTAGE. The display unit contains high voltages. Adjustments require specialised service procedures and tools only available to qualified service technicians – there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments. The operator should never remove the display unit cover or attempt to service the equipment. 2. NAVIGATION AID. This device is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors, including
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ii RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter RAYTHEON MARINE products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. For information on Raytheon products and services, contact either of the following: UNITED STATES Raytheon Marine Company 22 Cotton Road, Suite 280 Nashua, NH 03063-4219 Telephone: (603) 881-5200 1-800-539-5539 Fax: (603) 864-4756 EUROPE Raytheon Marine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5TD England Telephone: +44 (0)23 9269 3611 Fax: +44 (0)23 9269 4642 Websi
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Preface iii Preface This handbook covers the RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter manufactured by Raytheon Marine Company. It contains very important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly. Raytheon’s Product Support representatives or your authorised dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have. Warranty To register your RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter o
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iv RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter
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Table of Contents v Contents Preface ................................................................................................ iii Warranty ................................................................................... iii EMC Conformance .................................................................... iii Chapter 1: Overview ......................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Introduction ............................................................
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vi RayChart 420/420D Chapter 3: Operation ........................................................................ 3-1 3.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 3-1 3.2 Working with waypoints ........................................................... 3-1 Introduction ............................................................................. 3-1 Placing a waypoint ................................................................... 3-2 Sel
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Table of Contents vii 3.7 Using tracks ........................................................................... 3-27 Clearing the current track ........................................................ 3-29 SmartRoute ............................................................................ 3-29 3.8 Man Overboard (MOB) .......................................................... 3-29 3.9 Alarms ................................................................................... 3-30 Chapter
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viii RayChart 420/420D Chapter 5: Installation ...................................................................... 5-1 5.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 5-1 EMC Installation Guidelines ..................................................... 5-1 Suppression ferrites .................................................................. 5-2 Connections to other equipment ................................................ 5-2 5.2 Unpacking a
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Table of Contents ix How to contact Raytheon Marine (Europe) ................................ 6-5 For accessories and parts...................................................... 6-5 For technical support ........................................................... 6-5 Appendix A: Specification ................................................................ A-1 Appendix B: NMEA data .................................................................... B-1 Appendix C: List of abbreviations ........
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x RayChart 420/420D
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Chapter 1: Overview 1-1 Chapter 1: Overview 1.1 Introduction How this Handbook is organised This handbook describes the RayChart 420 Chartplotter. The handbook is organised as follows: Chapter 1 - Overview (this chapter) provides an overview of the features and functions of the RayChart 420 Chartplotter. You should read this chapter to familiarise yourself with the chartplotter. Chapter 2 - Getting Started provides an overview of the controls. It also explains how to start using the chartplotte
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1-2 RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter General The RayChart 420 Chartplotter is waterproof and can be installed either above or below deck. The equipment comprises: ® 6 in LCD display with Chartholder compartment for a Navionics Nav-Chart electronic chart card GPS receiver (RC420) or Differential/GPS (dGPS) receiver (RC420D) The RayChart 420 Chartplotter can output GPS and Waypoint data (SOG and COG) to operate with other equipment, eg. an autopilot or repeater instrument connected via the NMEA
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Chapter 1: Overview 1-3 The chartplotter screen can also show additional information, depending on your currently selected options, set up selections and data available from other equipment. An example chart display in its default configuration, with a chart card installed, is shown in Section 1.3, Operating controls. Several functions are available to control the display as follows: Zoom in/out Pan the Display. Centre the Chart around the Vessel. Operation of these functions is described
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1-4 RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Status Bar MOB GOTO GOTO key PAGE PAGE key CSR 48°30.367'N BRG 231°T POS 1°35.636'W RNG 40.91nm CLEAR 128 nm CLEAR key EXETER TOPSHAM ENTER RANGE key TEIGNMOUTH EXMOUTH ENPORT TORQUAY PORTLAND ISLE O ENTER key PLYMOUTH DARTMOUTH HARBOUR SALCOMBE Trackpad CAP DE LA HAGUE ALDERNEY POWER key GUERNSEY JERSEY PORTB ® Navionics Nav-Chart compartment FIND SHIP ROUTES WAYPOINTS Cursor Primary Function Bar D4667_1 Trackpad and cursor The trackpad has several functi
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Chapter 1: Overview 1-5 The cursor is context-sensitive. Some items on the screen, such as waypoints and chart objects have information associated with them. When you place the cursor over such objects, the information is displayed in the status bar. In addition, a function bar is displayed for certain items. For example, when you place the cursor over a waypoint, the waypoint data is displayed in the status bar and the waypoint options function is displayed. Dedicated keys These keys have fixed
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1-6 RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter 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, eg. you can specify the radius of the waypoint arrival alarm and you can set selected navigation data on/off. Database lists The waypoints and routes that you create on the chartplotter are stored in database lists. You
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Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-1 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides information, instructions and a simple exercise to allow you to practice using the RayChart 420 Chartplotter. It is intended to help you become familiar 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 3. When you become familiar with the sys
