SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Display Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81209_1 Date: September 2002
iii SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Display Owner’s Handbook September 2002 INTENDED USE The display units detailed in this handbook may form part of navigational radar systems intended for light marine use. These displays and radar systems are only an aid to navigation. SAFETY NOTICES This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular: 1. HIGH VOLTAGE.
iv SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. For information on our products and services, contact either of the following: UNITED STATES Raymarine Inc. 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219 Telephone: +1 603 881 5200 +1 800 539 5539 Fax: +1 603 864 4756 EUROPE Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5TD England Telephone: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642 Copyright © Raymarine Ltd.
v Preface This handbook describes the following PLUS displays from Raymarine: System Chartplotter - Mono 7” Display Color 7” Display Color 10.4” Display Display Scanner Chartplotter SL520 PLUS SL530 PLUS SL631 PLUS No No No Yes Yes Yes Note: The display units include a cartridge holder assembly which contains two slots for C-MAP NT chart cards. This handbook contains very important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment.
vi SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 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.
vii Contents Preface ............................................................................................ 1.v Warranty ....................................................................................... 1.v EMC Conformance ...................................................................... 1.vi Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................1.1 How to Use This Handbook ..........................................................
viii SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Make and Follow a Route ........................................................... 2.20 Review Your Passage Plan .......................................................... 2.22 Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations ..........................................................3.1 3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3.1 3.2 Using Chart Cards ............................................................
ix Clearing the Current Track ......................................................... 3.39 Managing Tracks ........................................................................ 3.39 SmartRoute ................................................................................. 3.41 Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations ..............................................................4.1 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4.1 4.
x SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays GPS SOG/COG Filter ................................................................. 5.10 Compass Set Up .......................................................................... 5.10 Language .................................................................................... 5.10 Simulator .................................................................................... 5.10 5.4 Chart Set Up Parameters........................................................
xi 6.9 Integrated System Checks .......................................................... 6.24 Chart Display .............................................................................. 6.24 Received Data ............................................................................. 6.24 Transmitted Data ........................................................................ 6.24 Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving ..............................................7.1 7.1 Maintenance ...............
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1-1 Chapter 1: Overview How to Use This Handbook This handbook describes the following displays: SL520 PLUS Chartplotter, 7" Mono Display SL530 PLUS Chartplotter, 7" Color Display SL631 PLUS Chartplotter, 10.4" Color Display If you are installing the display system yourself, you should read Chapter 6 before you start the installation. This chapter also provides information that will be useful if you are connecting your system to other equipment.
1-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays How to Use This Handbook the system. Details to connect the display to other equipment are also provided. Chapter 7 provides information on user maintenance, and what to do if you experience problems. The Appendices provide additional information that you may find useful: Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the chartplotter. Appendix B defines the chart features shown on the chart display.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-3 The display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck. The unit includes: • 7" or 10.4" PLUS display • Trackpad • Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys • Four soft keys (unlabeled) whose functionality changes • Two slots for the C-MAP NT® chart cards The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use.
1-4 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Operating Modes Operating Modes You can view a full screen chart.You can also set Windows On to split the display into two half-screen windows to show supplementary data. The main operating mode (chart) is displayed in the upper window; you choose what is displayed in the lower window.
1-5 1.2 The Chartplotter Display The SL520/530/631 PLUS display includes a Chartplotter. The chartplotter includes a small-scale world map and detailed navigation information is displayed when a cartographic chart card is installed. The details displayed depend on the chart zoom level selected. A plotter mode is provided to enable route plotting and tracking at large scales even when a chart card is not installed, or when the chart is zoomed beyond the available cartographic detail.
1-6 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Chartplotter Display Options The Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 2 allow you to switch the Chart Grid On/Off and Custom Chart Details On/Off. Note: When you turn the display off and on again, the Screen Presentation settings are retained in memory.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-7 The Chartplotter includes the following functions: • Display C-MAP NT C-Card chart information including Ports and Tides (if available) • View chart information (if available) for the Nearest Port • Place, Move, Erase and Edit a Waypoint • Goto Waypoint or Cursor • Create, Save, Name, Edit and Follow a Route • Review Route and Waypoint Lists • Display vessel’s track; Save and Name the Track for re-call to screen • SmartRoute to make a track into a route • Measure Chart Distances a
1-8 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Operating Controls 1.3 Operating Controls You operate the chart using a variety of controls: • A trackpad providing up, down, left, right and diagonal control of an onscreen cursor. • Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys. • Four soft keys with labels displayed on the screen. • Pop-up menus, displayed on-screen, from which you select options. • Database lists, displayed on-screen, which enable you to edit items.
1-9 The cursor is used to: • Select a position on the screen. • Select an item, e.g. chart object. • Pan the chart display. Moving the Cursor You can press on any of the four sections of the trackpad to move the cursor in that direction (up, down, left or right), or press two sections at the same time to move diagonally. The cursor moves faster as you continue to press the trackpad. The current cursor position is shown in the cursor data box (if selected).
1-10 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Dedicated Keys Table 1-2: Context-Sensitive Cursor Text Labels Text Label Feature BOX Data box (any type) MOB Man Over Board marker WPT Chart Waypoint A➟ B Ruler line COG Course Over Ground vector HDG Heading vector POS Vessel’s position RTE Route leg TIDE Tide vector Dedicated Keys The dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARKS, VRM/EBL, MULTI ALARMS, RANGE, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed functions; the functions are similar on all Pathfin
1-11 ROUTE GOTO SCREEN FIND SHIP D4160-1 The currently selected soft key option is shown by its gray or green background. If the key text is displayed in gray rather than in black, it is not currently available. When you press a soft key one of the following happens: i. The associated operation is actioned, e.g. NORTH UP. ii. A sub-set of soft keys is displayed, providing further functions. iii. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
1-12 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Database Lists Database Lists The waypoints, routes and tracks that you create on the chartplotter are stored in database lists. You can view these lists and select items for editing. WAYPOINT LIST SYMBOL NAME WAYPOINT 001 WAYPOINT 002 WAYPOINT 003 WAYPOINT 004 WAYPOINT 005 POSITION BRG _186° 50°21^966N 001°20^368W RNG _21.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-1 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides information and instructions to get you started using your display. It will help you to become familiar with the display and the functions of the controls before you start using the unit. Chartplotter operating details are given in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals; for example, MENU.
2-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 2.2 Switching the Display On and Off Switching the Display On and Off ➤ To switch the display on, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps. If the display was last used in chartplotter mode, the keys light up and the Raychart graphic is displayed, followed by the caution: CAUTION: Raychart chart displays are based on cartographic data that C-MAP believes to be accurate.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-3 GAIN Simulator Mode ➤ To switch the display unit off, press and hold the POWER key for three seconds. A countdown timer is displayed as shown below: DISPLAY VRM/EBL MARKS MULTI Countdown timer: number of seconds to power off POWER OFF IN 3s RANGE ALARMS POWER ENTER CLEAR MENU 3 SECONDS D3599-1 Figure 2-2: Switch Off When the counter reaches zero a beep sounds, and the display unit switches off. Release the POWER key.
2-4 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Changing the Lighting & Contrast - SL520 Mono Display Changing the Lighting & Contrast SL520 Mono Display You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen and keys. The key lighting is set the same as the screen lighting, except that it remains switched on at its lowest level even when the screen lighting is turned off, so that you can always find the keys. ➤ To change the lighting and contrast: 1.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-5 The MULTI key on the color LCD display is used to adjust brightness. The brightness of the screen can be adjusted over a wide range, suitable for viewing in daylight (high brightness level) or at night (low brightness level). The key lighting is automatically adjusted as you alter the screen lighting, so that you can always find the keys.
2-6 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 2.3 Controlling the Display You control the display using the cursor and control keys. You start all operations from the default screen, that is the default soft keys are displayed: Controlling the Display ROUTE GOTO SCREEN FIND SHIP D4160-1 When you have completed an action using the soft keys, press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the default screen; you may need to press ENTER or CLEAR several times to back-track through the soft key hierarchy.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-7 Selecting a Half-Screen Window for Display ➤ To select a window for display: 1. Press the DISPLAY key. The following soft are displayed with an image of each available window: DISPLAY WINDOWS OFF ON SELECT WINDOWS D4156-2 2. To select a different window, press either SELECT WINDOWS soft key until the required window is highlighted. If necessary, this will toggle windows on. Press ENTER. 3. To toggle windows off, press the WINDOWS OFF ON soft key.
2-8 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Fold out sheet Radaronly /chartonly Display Selecting the Mode of Operation
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-9 BDI Window Selecting the Mode of Operation CDI Window WINDOWS OFF ON SELECT WINDOW WINDOWS OFF ON SELECT WINDOW D6110_1 Navdata Window WINDOWS OFF ON SELECT WINDOW Figure 2-3: Half-Screen Window Options
2-10 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Customizing the Screen Presentation Options The SCREEN soft key lets you switch the following screen presentation options on or off: Customizing the Screen Presentation Options CRSR BOX OFF ON CHRT GRID DATABOXES OFF ON OFF ON CUSTOM OFF ON D4177-1 Switching the Cursor Data Box On and Off The cursor data box provides the cursor’s position in latitude/longitude and/or bearing/range. If you wish to see a full image, you can switch the data box off.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-11 Note: If you select BDI, CDI or Nav Data for display in a half-screen window, the data boxes are temporarily hidden. SCREEN At any time, you can switch the group of data boxes on or off using the SCREEN soft key. When first installed, the boxes are all OFF. When the display unit is switched off and on again, the data boxes return to their last-used states (ON or OFF) and positions.
2-12 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 2.4 Chart Display Control Functions Moving Around the Chart Chart Display Control Functions You will normally operate the chartplotter with the chart showing your vessel’s current location. The default orientation is North-Up, and the vessel moves across the screen. You will need to move the chart if your vessel moves out of the area currently displayed, or if you wish to examine or place waypoints in another area.
2-13 Moving Around the Chart Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display D4278-1 Figure 2-4: Changing the Chart Center Using FIND SHIP FIND SHIP is used in chart mode to re-draw the chart with the vessel at the center and the cursor homed onto the vessel. ROUTE GOTO SCREEN FIND SHIP D4160-1 When you press FIND SHIP the following occur: • The chart is re-drawn with the vessel’s position in the center. • The cursor is homed onto the vessel position and moves with it.
2-14 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays • To see either more detail (of a smaller area) or a larger area (in less detail) on the screen. Moving Around the Chart • To move the display to another area of the chart, by zooming out to a small scale chart, then zooming in on another position centered on the cursor. The cartographic detail available on charts varies according to the chart scale and some areas include detail at smaller scales than others.
2-15 Moving Around the Chart Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display Chart Boundary indicates further detail is available inside D4279-1 Figure 2-6: Chart Boundaries 4. When no further chart detail is available, as you press the bottom of the RANGE key, the effect depends on whether Plotter Mode is on or off as follows: • If Plotter Mode is Off, the chart scale remains unchanged, indicating the smallest chart scale is displayed.
2-16 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 2.5 Typical Chart Scenarios Typical Chart Scenarios The following illustrations provide operating guidelines for typical navigation scenarios. These scenarios can be used as a training guide; they show you how to perform a particular operation and they introduce many of the chartplotter functions. Each scenario indicates the key presses required to perform particular tasks. A typical chartplotter screen image is shown for each task.
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2-18 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Place and Goto a Waypoint 1 Place and Goto a Waypoint 1. Press MARKS 2. Position Cursor as required 2 Press the soft key 3 Press the soft key to go to the waypoint selected by the cursor.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-19 The vessel navigates towards the target waypoint See: 5.3 Working wth Waypoints Go to an individual Target Point, page 5-26.
2-20 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Make and Follow a Route # 1 Make and Follow a Route ROUTE GOTO SCREEN FIND SHIP Press the soft key 2 MAKE ROUTE EDIT ROUTE CLEAR ROUTE MORE¬ Press the soft key 3 1. Position Cursor - in this example over an existing waypoint 2. Press the soft key 4 Position Cursor for next waypoint, then press soft key. Repeat to plot all waypoints in sequence.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-21 Make and Follow a Route 5 Press the soft key. The route becomes the current route. 6 ROUTE GOTO SCREEN FIND SHIP Press the soft key 7 GOTO CURSOR GOTO WAYPOINT FOLLOW ROUTE Press the soft key 8 The vessel starts to navigate to the first (target) waypoint in the route. STOP FOLLOW GOTO CURSOR RESTART XTE WAYPOINT ADVANCE See: 5.4 Working wth routes, Follow a route, page 5-24. Other Follow Options, page 5-25.
2-22 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Review Your Passage Plan 1 ROUTE GOTO SCREEN FIND SHIP Review Your Passage Plan Press the soft key MAKE ROUTE EDIT ROUTE CLEAR ROUTE 2 MORE¬ Press the soft key REVERSE ROUTE SAVE ROUTE ROUTE LIST 3 MORE¬ Press the soft key 4 1. Use the trackpad to move selection bar over required route. 2. Press the soft key 5 Time defaults to ETA - and assumes the current time is the start time.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-23 See: Displaying Route Information page 5-18. Change the TIME to HOURS - the display indicates it will take 32 minutes to reach the destination. You can change the PLANNED SOG; the display updates to indicate TIME required at the planned speed.
2-24 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Review Your Passage Plan
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-1 Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use the chart functions to navigate with your display. It covers the following topics: • Using chart cards. • Controlling waypoints, including placing, moving, editing and deleting waypoints. • Working with routes, including creating a new route, managing routes using the route database and editing routes.
3-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 3.2 Using Chart Cards The chartplotter has a built-in world map; most areas are displayed on a scale of 4000 nm from the top to the bottom of the screen, and can be zoomed in to 150 nm. To use the chartplotter as a navigation aid, charts with detailed information forthe area you wish to navigate are required. The charts are available on C-MAP NT electronic chart cards (C-Cards), each of which can store as many as 20 charts in an electronic format.
3-3 D4158-1 Figure 3-1: Removing the Chart Card Removing a Chart Card We recommend that before you remove a chart cartridge, you ensure the chart is not being used on any other display unit. Removing a chart cartridge whilst a display unit is accessing the chart may cause an operational error. ➤ To remove a chart card: 1. Open the card cover, at the lower left of the display front panel. 2. Press on the card you wish to remove, and move the top of the card to the left to clear the retaining pegs.
3-4 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays ➤ To zoom in: 1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor inside one of the chart boxes, and press the lower part of the RANGE key. RANGE That area is expanded, with the cursor at the centre, so that you can see more detail. Note that the smaller the chart box is on the screen, the further you can zoom in and the greater the amount of detail that is available. If you have switched on Plotter Mode (see Section 5.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-5 Port Area At large chart scales port area information is indicated by the symbol . An object information pop-up provides the name of the marina or port and a list of the facilities available. Where available, details for each facility can be displayed. This information includes items such as accommodation, slip sizes, fueling, sanitation, electrical or other maintenance services provided, VHF channels monitored, and other safety and navigation information.
3-6 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Note: The predictions available are sufficiently accurate under moderate weather conditions, for the coastal areas served by the reference station, to be used for navigation planning. However, certain weather fronts and storms can alter tidal patterns and influence predicted times and heights. The cursor, represented by a dotted vertical line on the graph, is used to select a time for which the tide height is displayed.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-7 Nearest You can obtain information for the eight nearest waypoints, port services, ports, tide stations, wrecks or obstructions for a selected position. The chartplotter also provides options to redraw the chart with a selected item at the centre, Goto a waypoint and display a list of all the port on the chart card. ➤ To obtain the information for the nearest objects: 1.
3-8 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 3.3 Working with Waypoints Introduction The Chartplotter enables you to place up to 998 waypoints (in addition, waypoint number 999 is used for MOB operation): a waypoint is a position entered on a chart as a reference, or as a place to go to. All waypoints placed on the chartplotter are stored in a waypoint database list which includes symbol, position, bearing, range and additional data.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-9 Placing a Waypoint The scenario Place and Goto a Waypoint on page 2-18 provides a simple example of how to place a waypoint. ➤ To access the place waypoint soft keys, press MARKS: MARKS MARKS PLACE PLACE WPT WPT PLACE PLACE WPT WPT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT LOAD/SAVE AT LIST USER CARD AT CURSOR CURSOR AT AT VESSEL VESSEL LIST D5572-1 D4169-1 PLACE WPT AT CURSOR PLACE WPT AT VESSEL 1. Press either the PLACE WPT AT CURSOR or the PLACE WPT AT VESSEL soft key.
3-10 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays WAYPOINT LIST SYMBOL NAME WAYPOINT 001 WAYPOINT 002 WAYPOINT 003 WAYPOINT 004 WAYPOINT 005 POSITION BRG _186° 50°21^966N 001°20^368W RNG _21.0nm Placing a Waypoint TEMP ---°C DEPTH ---m DATE --/--/-- TIME --:--:-- GOTO WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINT MAKE NEW WAYPOINT WAYPOINT TRANSFER D4262-2 3. You can use the soft keys to edit the waypoint position as described in Editing the Waypoint Details on page 3-13.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-11 WPT POSITION (LORAN TDs) CHAIN 6731 - NELS Lessay SLAVES Y - Z (24 -39) TD 1 29138.0 TD 2 44713.8 ASF 1 +0.0 ASF 2 +0.0 CHAIN ASF1/ASF2 SET TD 1 SET TD 2 i. The CHAIN soft key, which enables selection of both the Chain and it’s Slave: WPT POSITION (LORAN TDs) CHAIN 6731 - NELS Lessay SLAVES Y - Z (24 -39) TD 1 29138.0 TD 2 44713.8 ASF 1 +0.0 ASF 2 +0.0 SELECT CHAIN SELECT SLAVES D5592-1 ii.
3-12 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Selecting a Waypoint Positioning the cursor over a waypoint selects that waypoint and accesses the waypoint soft keys. These keys enable you to GOTO (described in Section 3.5), EDIT (symbol, name, position), ERASE or MOVE the waypoint. Selecting a waypoint from the 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.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-13 ➤ To remove the waypoint data box and soft keys either: Move the cursor away from the waypoint, or press CLEAR. ➤ To display the waypoint details from the waypoint list: MARKS 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. Temperature, depth, date and time are included (if available) for waypoints placed at the vessel position.
3-14 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays EDIT WAYPOINT 5. To edit the waypoint position, press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key, followed by POSITION. The Waypoint Position pop-up is displayed. Use the soft keys to select LAT, LON, BRG or RNG. Use the trackpad to edit the value: Use the left or right side of the trackpad to move the cursor to the character you wish to change. Use the top or bottom of the trackpad to scroll through the characters.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-15 CAUTION: Take care when editing waypoints as it is possible to move waypoints that are used in routes stored in the Route Database. In such instances, the stored route will include the waypoint in its new position.List. ➤ To move a waypoint using the cursor: WPT MOVE WAYPOINT 1. Move the cursor over the waypoint, until the letters WPT are displayed. The waypoint soft keys are displayed. 2. Press MOVE WAYPOINT, the cursor changes to a four-headed arrow.
3-16 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Most of the alphanumeric keys are used to input multiple characters. Each time you press one of these keys in succession, the next character on that key is input. For example, each press of the 1 key alternately inputs A, B, C, then 1. A short beep is emitted each time a key is pressed. The Navigator’s arrow keys function much like the chart display’s trackpad, enabling you to move the cursor position or input alpha, numeric, or special characters (.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-17 Editing Entries in the Waypoint, Route, or Track Lists You can also use the Navigator Keypad to edit an existing item or to name a new item in the Waypoint List, Route List, or Track List. You first must enter the edit mode for the list you want to modify. Methods for editing each list are described in the respective sections of this chapter. To edit an item in a list using the Navigator Keypad: 1.
3-18 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 3.4 Working with Routes A route is made up of a series of waypoints (maximum 50). To make a route you place a series of waypoints on the chart, or you can select waypoints from the Waypoint List. You can also save your vessel’s track as you navigate, then convert the track to a route - this function is described in Section 3.7. Working with Routes When a route is created it becomes the current route and is displayed onscreen.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-19 ➤ To access the route soft keys, press the default soft key ROUTE: ROUTE MAKE ROUTE EDIT ROUTE CLEAR ROUTE MORE¬ D4167-1A Creating a New Route The chart scenario Make and Follow a Route on page 2-20 provides a simple example of how to create a route. There are two methods to create routes, whilst creating a route you can switch between these methods: • Placing new waypoints on the chart. • Selecting existing waypoints from the Waypoint List.
3-20 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Note: If you Clear the route before it is Saved, the waypoint is removed. 4. Move the cursor to the next waypoint position. A dotted line connects the cursor to the last placed waypoint. PLACE WAYPOINT UNDO WAYPOINT 5. Press PLACE WAYPOINT again. The waypoint is placed and the dotted line changes to a solid line. If you placed the waypoint incorrectly, you can delete the last-placed waypoint by pressing the UNDO WAYPOINT soft key. 6.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-21 MAKE ROUTE NEW ROUTE COWES GURNARD LEDGE MAIN CHANNEL NEEDLES FAIRWAY PORT SOLENT 50°50^000N 001°06^000W 50°52^230N 001°02^390W 348°m 300°m INSERT WAYPOINT 2.30nm REMOVE WAYPOINT 01 02 03 04 HARBOUR MAIN CHANNEL COWES LYMINGTON ACCEPT ROUTE 1.00nm USE CURSOR D5574-1 The available Waypoints are listed in the left hand column (alphanumeric); the right hand column lists the waypoints in the New Route, the number indicates its order in the route.
3-22 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Saving the Current Route You can save up to 20 named routes in the route database list. These routes can then be re-displayed and followed at a later date. When you save the route, all new waypoints are saved in the Waypoint List. Note: If the current route has not been saved, when you attempt an operation that affects this route, e.g. CLEAR ROUTE, you are prompted to save it. ➤ To save and name the current route: ROUTE 1.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-23 You can use a Navigator Keypad (see Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad on page 3-15) to name the route. 5. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Name List, or press CLEAR to cancel the operation. To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER again. Clearing the Current Route You can clear the current route from the screen.
3-24 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays ROUTE LIST CURRENT 1 EMPTY 2 EMPTY 3 EMPTY 4 EMPTY SHOW ROUTE ERASE ROUTE ROUTE INFO NAME ROUTE Displaying Route Information D4263-1 Figure 3-7: Route List Window Displaying Route Information You can display the following information that relates to your route: • Route leg or waypoint information, using the context-sensitive cursor. • Details of waypoints in the route, using the soft keys.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-25 Using Route Information to Review Your Passage Plan You can view data for all the waypoints in the current route, or any saved route.
3-26 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays INFO FOR ROUTE-CURRENT ROUTE WPT POSITION BRG DISTANCE TOTAL TIME °T 01 50°21^97N --- nm nm ETA 0.0 0.0 --:-- 4.4 4.4 --:-- 5.5 10.0 --:-- 001°15^80W 02 50°21^97N 090 001°08^75W 03 50°27^48N 000 001°08^75W Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route TIME ETA TOTAL ACTUAL SOG 1.0kn PLANNED SOG 0.0kn D4264-1 Figure 3-8: Route Information Window 4.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations NAME ROUTE 3-27 3. If you NAME a route, use the trackpad to move the cursor right or left to the character you wish to edit. Then use the top or bottom of the trackpad to increase or decrease the letter or number. 4. Press ENTER to clear the Name List, or CLEAR to cancel the name then to return to the default soft key display, press ENTER again.
3-28 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Adding Waypoints at the End of the Route ➤ To add waypoints at the end of the route: ROUTE EDIT ROUTE 1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by the EDIT ROUTE soft key. The Make Route soft keys are displayed and the cursor is connected to the last-placed waypoint with a dotted line. You can add further waypoints to the route in the same way as for a new route. 2. Either: PLACE WAYPOINT UNDO WAYPOINT i.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-29 3.5 Following Routes and Going to Points The default soft key GOTO accesses the functions to FOLLOW a route and GOTO a waypoint or cursor. When you select the target destination, the chartplotter calculates bearing, distance and cross track error; this information is passed to a helmsman or autopilot. You can also restart the cross track error (XTE) from the actual vessel position to set XTE to zero at that point.
3-30 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays You should always check the target waypoint before initiating a follow route. ➤ To follow the current route: GOTO FOLLOW ROUTE 1. Press the GOTO default soft key. The Goto/Follow soft keys are displayed. 2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key. Alternatively, to follow a route: RTE FOLLOW ROUTE 1. Place the cursor over a route leg until the letters RTE and the route soft keys are displayed then press FOLLOW ROUTE.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-31 Target Point Arrival The arrival alarm is used to alert you when the vessel is approaching the target point. The arrival alarm is defined as a circle (not visible on the screen) around the target. You can specify radius of the arrival alarm (see Section 4.3). The alarm is triggered when either of the following conditions is met: • The distance to the target point is less than that specified for the arrival alarm.
3-32 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Advancing to a Waypoint ➤ Once you are following a route, you can advance to the next waypoint, even if you have not reached the current target waypoint: GOTO 1. If necessary, press the GOTO default soft key to display the Goto/Follow soft keys. STOP FOLLOW GOTO CURSOR RESTART XTE WAYPOINT ADVANCE D4172-1 WAYPOINT ADVANCE 2. Press the WAYPOINT ADVANCE soft key. The current leg of the route is abandoned and the next waypoint becomes the target.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations GOTO WAYPOINT 3-33 2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT soft key. Navigation to the selected waypoint begins. The soft key STOP GOTO is displayed. 3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press ENTER or CLEAR. ➤ To navigate directly to the cursor position: 1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor as required. GOTO CURSOR STOP GOTO 2. Press the GOTO default soft key, followed by GOTO CURSOR.
3-34 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 3.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints In an integrated system, when a route is made current on any SeaTalk equipment it is sent to all SeaTalk instruments, including this chartplotter; this route will override any other current route. When GOTO waypoint or GOTO cursor is in operation it is considered a route. The current route can be edited on any instrument with route edit capability.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-35 ➤ To save waypoints to, or load waypoints from a user cartridge: CAUTION: Loading waypoints from a user cartridge overwrites any existing waypoint and route lists. 1. Insert a C-MAP User Card into the lower of the two cartridge slots. 1. Press MARK S followed by the LOAD/SAVE USER CARD soft key. 2. The User Card Menu and associated soft keys are displayed. 3.
3-36 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays USER CARD MENU USER CARD NOT PRESENT SAVE FAILED NO OR INCORRECT CARD ENSURE USER CARD IS CORRECTLY INSERTED IN THE LOWER SLOT CHECK LOAD WPT/ SAVE WPT/ CARD IN RTE DATA RTE DATA FROM CARD TO CARD USER SLOT D5596-1 Transferring Waypoints and Routes ➤ To receive incoming waypoints on SeaTalk or NMEA: MARKS WAYPOINT LIST WAYPOINT TRANSFER 1. To display the waypoint list press MARKS followed by the WAYPOINT LIST soft key.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-37 3.7 Using Tracks The Track function is used to mark on-screen the trail that your vessel has followed, as if it had left a visible fixed wake. While the track is switched on it is recorded in the display unit’s memory. You specify the interval at which track points are made and a line is drawn onscreen between each point. Up to 4500 track points can be saved in total: in the current track and in up to 5 track files (each a maximum of 750 points).
3-38 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Setting Up a Track You use the track soft keys to switch the track on and to specify the interval, as time or distance, at which track points are saved. The time interval between track points can be set to 1s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 3min, 5min, 10min or 30minutes. The distance spacing between track points can be set to 0.1nm, 0.5nm or 1.0nm. The interval default is a distance of 0.1nm. The maximum track length is 750 points.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations TRACK INTERVAL 0.1nm 3-39 TRACK LIST MORE¬ D5674-1 TRACK OFF ON 2. Press the TRACK OFF ON soft key to toggle tracks on. Your vessels trail will be displayed on-screen, with a line joining the points at the selected interval. Clearing the Current Track You can clear the current track from the screen. When you select CLEAR TRACK, if the current track has not been saved, you have the option of saving it. CLEAR TRACK SAVE TRACK 1. Press the CLEAR TRACK soft key. 2.
3-40 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 2. The next available entry on the track list is highlighted. (If required, you can use the trackpad to select another position in the list; this can be a blank slot, or an existing track that you no longer require). SAVE TRACK 3. Press SAVE TRACK. The name track soft keys are displayed. NAME TRACK? YES NO D4256-1 Managing Tracks 4. If you do not wish to name or rename the track, press the NO soft key (or CLEAR) to clear the list.
Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations 3-41 SmartRoute SmartRoute enables the current track, or the last segment of a track with breaks, to be converted to a route (the track could have been retrieved from the track list). SmartRoute places a waypoint at the last track point, then considers each point in turn and determines the closest route through the recorded track. The number of waypoints created is minimized, whilst maintaining optimum correlation to the recorded track.
3-42 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays SmartRoute
Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations 4-1 Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations 4.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use the additional functions that are provided on the chartplotter display.
4-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 4.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key You can obtain an accurate measurement of the distance and bearing between two points by using the VRM/EBL key. ➤ To place a ruler line and Ruler data box: 1. Position the cursor on the starting point from which you wish to measure. VRM/EBL 2. Press VRM/EBL. A Ruler data box is displayed showing the bearing and distance from the starting point to the cursor position. The character A appears at the cursor location.
Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations 4-3 ➤ To re-position one end of the ruler line: 1. Move the cursor over the ruler line towards the end that you want to reposition, until the letters A→ B are displayed. 2. Press ENTER to take cursor control of the ruler. The ruler end moves to the cursor which changes to a four-headed arrow. 3. Move the cursor to the required position. The ruler data box is updated.
4-4 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 4.3 Alarms and Timers Alarm Reporting ALARMS The chartplotter reports the following alarms, that are set using the ALARMS key: Alarms and Timers Alarm Indicates: Arrival Your vessel has arrived at the active waypoint: it has either reached the arrival circle (the radius of which is specified) or, has reached its closest point of approach (defined by a line passing through the waypoint and perpendicular to the route leg).
Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations 4-5 Setting Alarms and Timers ➤ To set up an alarm or timer: ALARMS 1. Press the ALARMS key. The Alarms Set Up menu is displayed, showing the current settings (see Figure 4-2). 2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up or down the options. As each line is highlighted, the soft key labels are updated to show the current settings and controls. ARRIVAL ALARM 0.01nm OFF TRACK ALARM ON ANCHOR ALARM OFF GROUNDING ALARM 5M/1.
4-6 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 4.4 Man Overboard (MOB) If you lose a person or object overboard, and need to return to the location, you should use the Man Overboard (MOB) function. You can select the type of data used for the MOB position using the set up menus (see Section 5.3).
Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations MARKS 4-7 ➤ To cancel the MOB, press and hold the MARKS key for 2 seconds. The chart is re-drawn at its previous scale, and the MOB symbol and data box are removed. Note: The MOB procedure can also be initiated or cancelled if the appropriate SeaTalk message is received by the display unit. 4.5 Cursor Echo In a system with a radar display connected via SeaTalk, you can set the display to enable cursor echo.
4-8 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 4.6 GPS Setup GPS set up page provides you with information and the status of the tracked navigation satellites for a SeaTalk GPS. It also enables you to SET UP a SeaTalk Differential GPS, by manually retuning it to a different differential beacon. The GPS Navigation Status pop-up window (shown in Figure 4-4) provides, for each tracked satellite, the satellite number, a graphical signal strength bar and its current usage status.
Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations 4-9 Restart GPS This soft key enables re-acquisition of a GPS position fix. Note: Under normal circumstances RESTART GPS is not required. D-GPS Set Up The D-GPS SET UP function provides the ability to set up an external Differential GPS, either automatically (default) or by manually retuning it to a different differential beacon. In AUTO mode, the D-GPS is set to automatic and beacon selection is made automatically by the beacon receiver.
4-10 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Note: If the display unit is receiving RTCM data via NMEA, repeating a differential fix from another unit, the MODE soft key is set to AUTO and is grayed out. If receiving RTCM data, the setting must be performed manually on the external DGPS receiver. 3. To set a new beacon manually, press BEACON SELECT, use the soft keys to set the required beacon frequency and bit rate. Press ENTER to return to the Differential GPS Setup pop-up window.
Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations TIME 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 POSITION 50°21^890N 001°20^610W 50°18^010N 001°20^070W 50°21^850N 001°19^290W 50°18^500N 001°21^300W 50°20^990N 001°18^280W 50°19^660N 001°21^960W 50°19^730N 001°18^030W 50°20^930N 001°21^750W 50°18^550N 001°18^650W CMG DMG 346°M 6.86KM 180°M 7.23KM 012°M 7.23KM 206°M 6.67KM 043°M 5.74KM 245°M 5.00KM 093°M 4.63KM 302°M 5.00KM 145°M 5.
4-12 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Data Log Mode
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-1 Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5.1 Introduction Once you have installed your display unit and are familiar with its basic operation (described in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2), you need to set it up so that it obtains the correct information from the equipment you have connected it to, operates according to your requirements, and displays information according to your preferences.
5-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 5.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters The set up parameters are divided into two sections: • System, to control the aspects of the system that are not specific to the chart. • Chart, to control the chartplotter display , including waypoint information and vectors. Note: The GPS and Track Set Up menus are described in Chapter 4. This section provides instructions for displaying and changing the default values.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-3 5. Once you have set all the required values, press ENTER to clear the menu and return to the set up soft keys. 6. Press ENTER, MENU or CLEAR to clear the soft keys and return to the default display. Changing the Set Up Parameters You can return all the settings to their original factory settings, if required, by performing a factory reset as described in Chapter 7.
5-4 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 5.3 System Set Up Parameters The following table lists the System menus and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults System Set Up Parameters Menu Options Factory Default VARIATION SOURCE AUTO, MANUAL AUTO BRIDGE NMEA HEADING OFF or ON ON NMEA OUT SET UP APB BWC BWR DBT, DPT MTW RMB RSD RTE TTM VHW VLW WPL GGA GLL RMA RMC VTG ZDA OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON O
5-6 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Data Boxes Press the SELECT BOXES soft key to display the data box sub-menu. This allows you to select up to 6 data boxes that you can display. Note: 1. A fixed set of 9 (mono) or 16 (color)of these data items are available for display in the Nav Data half-screen window (see Chapter 2). 2.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-7 Help When Help is set to ON, a prompt appears when selecting a soft key or menu choice, and when using the context-sensitive cursor. The help message is cleared when an action is selected. Soft Keys When the Soft Keys option is set to ON, the default soft keys are displayed if no other operation is in progress.
5-8 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Variation Source The variation value is the difference between True and Magnetic direction data for heading or bearing values. The Variation Source option provides soft keys for selecting Auto or Manual variation mode, displays the current variation value for each and highlights the currently selected mode. Auto Mode If you select Auto mode, the display obtains the value of variation automatically, normally from received data.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-9 For example, if you have a course computer connected on SeaTalk and NMEA, and an active compass connected on NMEA, SeaTalk data overrides NMEA data in the course computer. You should therefore switch OFF the Bridge NMEA Heading option to ensure the course computer receives the same NMEA heading input as the display system. NMEA Out Set Up This option lets you switch off individual NMEA out sentences.
5-10 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays GPS SOG/COG Filter The SOG/COG filter averages the velocity vectors to compensate for the oscillating motion of the vessel, giving a clearer indication of the vessel’s course and speed. The filter does not affect the calculation of the GPS position. The velocity vectors calculated from the GPS Signal give an instantaneous measure of speed and direction of the GPS antenna. The COG and SOG can therefore seem erratic under certain conditions.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-11 5.4 Chart Set Up Parameters The CHART SET UP option allows you to set up the chartplotter according to your system configuration and your personal preferences. The following table lists the Chart Set up parameters and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections.
5-12 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays • chart boundaries (on, off, custom) • spot soundings (on, off, custom) • depth shading limit (set the limit) • depth contours (on, off, custom) • depth contour display (set the upper and lower limits) • nav marks (on, off, custom) • nav marks icon (international, US) • light sectors (on, off, custom) • caution and routing data (on, off, custom) • marine features (on, off, custom) • land features (on, off, custom) • icon display (simple, detailed, custom) The
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-13 Object Information You can set Object Information ON ALL, ON POINTS or OFF to determine when an object identification pop-up is displayed. When set to ON ALL, the information pop up is displayed when the cursor is placed over any chart area for two seconds. ON POINTS enables the information pop up when the cursor is placed over a displayed chart object and OFF disables the information pop up.
5-14 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays When adding waypoints numerically to the waypoint list, or via SeaTalk or NMEA, it is important that they are referenced to the same datum to which the display is currently set. When you change datum selection, the system attempts to set any connected GPS to the new mode, using SeaTalk and NMEA set up commands. A message shows whether the set up was successful or not.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-1 Chapter 6: Installation 6.1 Introduction This chapter provides installation instructions for your SL520/530/631 PLUS display. Details for mounting the SL520/530/631 PLUS display and connecting the equipment are included. • To install display unit follow the instructions in Section 6.2 to Section 6.6. ou should then test the display as described in Section 6.7. • To connect your display to other equipment, follow the guidelines in Section 6.8 and Section 6.
6-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays For full functionality of the chartplotter you need to provide position and heading data. • Orientation - heading data is required for chart to operate in Course Up and Head Up. • MOB requires heading and speed data. Alternatively, SOG and COG (derived from the same source as position data) enable the MOB function. • Position data is required for full functionality of the chart display. Full details of heading, position and other data are given in Section 6.8.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-3 • The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10 V, and starter motor transients, can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may cause the loss of some information and may change the operating mode. • Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual.
6-4 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 6.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components Unpack your system carefully, to prevent damage to the equipment. Save the carton and packing, in case you need to return a unit for service. Check that you have all the correct system components. These depend on your system package, as follows: Table 6-1: Parts and Accessories Unpacking and Inspecting the Components Item Part No Supplied with: Option for: 7”Mono LCD Display 7” Color LCD Display 10.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-5 6.3 Selecting the Display Unit Location The display unit can be mounted using the mounting bracket supplied, or console mounted using the optional flush-mounting kit. The dimensions of the display unit, including the bracket, are shown in Figure 6-3, Figure 6-5 and Figure 6-4.
6-6 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays GAIN DISPLAY VRM/EBL MARKS MULTI RANGE ALARMS POWER ENTER CLEAR MENU Selecting the Display Unit Location Weight: 1.2 Kg (2.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-7 0.95 in (24.3 mm) 0.4 in (10 mm) 6.89 in (175 mm) 7.3 in (185 mm) 8.1 in (205.2 mm) 10.51 in (267 mm) 8.8 in (223.6 mm) GAIN DISPLAY VRM/EBL MARKS RANGE ENTER CLEAR MENU 2.1 in (53.5 mm) 1.3 in (33.5 mm) 1.42 in (36 mm) 3.15 in (80 mm) 6.3 in (160 mm) Selecting the Display Unit Location ALARMS POWER 8.5 in (217 mm) MULTI 4.53 in (115 mm) 6.9 in (176 mm) cable cleareance Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 Kg) 1.28 in (32.5 mm) Compass Safe Distance: 39 in (1 m) 8.
6-8 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 3.82 in (97 mm) 12.3 in (313 mm) 11.4 in (289 mm) 11.5 in (292 mm) 1.65 in (42 mm) 6.38 in (162 mm) cable clearance 12.9 in (328 mm) 0.28 in (7.1 mm) 10.83 in (275 mm) Selecting the Display Unit Location 7.88 in (200 mm) 3.94 in (100 mm) 0.87 in (22.1 mm) 3.15 in (80 mm) 9.7 in (246 mm) 1.7 in (43 mm) 11.26 in (286 mm) Figure 6-5: 10.4” Color LCD Display DImensions Weight: 12.65 lbs (5.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-9 6.4 Cable Runs Consider the following before installing the system cables: • You need to attach the power cable. Additional cables will be required if you are installing an integrated system. • All cables should be adequately secured, protected from physical damage and protected from exposure to heat. Avoid running cables through bilges or doorways, or close to moving or hot objects.
6-10 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 6.5 Mounting the Display Unit The display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck. The display unit can be mounted using the mounting bracket supplied, or console mounted using the optional flush-mounting kit (see Section 6.2). Mounting Bracket The display unit can be mounted on a dash, chart table, bulkhead or deckhead. Mounting the Display Unit Figure 6-6: Display Mounting 1.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-11 1. A clear, flat area of the following dimensions is required: Display Width Height Depth behind Panel 7” Mono Display 9 in (230 mm) 8¼ in (210 mm) 6 in (152 mm) 7” Color Display 9 in (230 mm) 8¼ in (210 mm) 6.9 in (176 mm) 10.4” Color Display 11.75 in (300 mm) 11.6 in (295 mm) 6.4 in (162 mm) 2. Unpack the flush-mounting kit. 3. Using the supplied template, trace out the display unit opening. 4. Drill a ½ in (12.
6-12 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 6.6 System Connections Grounding the System It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to the system. You must ground the display by connecting the drain wire (shield) of the Power/ NMEA Input cable to the ship’s RF ground; a single ground point should be used for all equipment. If you need to extend the wire, the extension wire should be an 8 mm braid or AWG 10 (6.0 mm ) multi-stranded cable.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-13 Display Unit Connection The rear of the display provides the following connection sockets: • SeaTalk, for SeaTalk data input and output. • NMEA Output, for NMEA data output in an integrated system. • Power/NMEA Input, for 12 V, 24 V or 32 V DC power connection, two NMEA 0183 inputs and one RF ground (screen) connection.
6-14 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Power and NMEA Input Connection The DC power and NMEA input should be connected at the rear Power/ NMEA seven-pin connector. The connector (viewed from the outside) and pin functions are shown in the following diagram and table. The NMEA Input is detailed in Section 6.8. f 2 5 1 7 4 3 6 Display Unit Connection Pin No.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-15 6.7 System Checks and Inital Switch On Once you have installed your Chartplotter and made all the connections, you need to check your installation and perform the System Checks before using the system for navigation. It is strongly recommended that the System Checks are performed before connecting the display to other equipment in an integrated system. If you encounter any problems, refer to Chapter 7.
6-16 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays SYSTEM SET UP MENU EMC Conformance DATA BOXES BEARING MODE CURSOR REFERENCE CURSOR READOUT DAY/NIGHT HELP SOFT KEYS KEY BEEP MOB DATA MENU TIMEOUT PERIOD DISTANCE UNITS SPEED UNITS DEPTH UNITS TEMPERATURE UNITS VARIATION SOURCE BRIDGE NMEA HEADING NMEA-OUT SET UP CURSOR ECHO DATE FORMAT TIME FORMAT TIME OFFSET GPS SOG COG FILTER COMPASS SET UP LANGUAGE SIMULATOR Figure 6-9: TRUE RELATIVE RNG/BRG RNG/BRG ON ON ON DR NO TIMEOUT NAUTICAL MILES KNOTS METRES CE
Chapter 6: Installation 6-17 6.8 Integrated Systems The displays can be linked to other equipment to transfer data as follows: • Data can be received via SeaTalk or NMEA, some of which will increase the functionality of the display. Other data can be viewed on the display. • Data can be transmitted via SeaTalk and NMEA to enhance other equipment. • Some incoming data can be converted across the communication link and re-transmitted - see Data Conversion on page 6-23.
6-18 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays SeaTalk and NMEA In ® The display can receive a comprehensive range of data.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-19 SeaTalk is a precise, high-speed, bi-directional protocol which is flexible enough to adapt to any number of instruments, without a central processor. SeaTalk equipment can also communicate with non-SeaTalk equipment via the NMEA standard. SeaTalk Connection SeaTalk data, if present, is the primary source for all navigational data except heading. The SeaTalk input/output should be connected at the rear SeaTalk 3-pin connector.
6-20 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Standard SeaTalk cables are available in a range of lengths (part numbers W284 to W287), and cables for connecting to SeaTalk units with round connectors are also available (part numbers D187 or D188), see Section 6.2 for further details. NMEA 0183 The NMEA 0183 Data Interface Standard was developed by the National Marine Electronics Association of America.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-21 Red Yellow Black +12 V + NMEA Data (orange) -- NMEA Data (yellow) 0V D3604-1 Figure 6-11: NMEA Input Connection Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box A junction box (provided with the chartplotter display) is used to connect the SeaTalk system to the display unit. This junction box enables the SeaTalk bus, power and GPS to be connected.
6-22 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays To Display Unit SeaTalk Socket To GPS Power Out: 1 & 2 Power In: 1 & 3 12V Power Supply Spare Input Fused Cable SeaTalk Power GPS Core Black (screen) Red Yellow Black (screen) Red Black (screen) Red Yellow Terminal 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 Function 0V +12v SeaTalk 0V +12V 0V +12V SeaTalk D4291-1 Figure 6-12: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box Data Output Data Output Data is transmitted in SeaTalk and NMEA formats as detailed in Appendix D and can be used to e
Chapter 6: Installation 6-23 NMEA OUT connector NMEA OUT connector Pin Pin name Function Pin 2, white Pin 5, screen Rear of display Pin 3, blue Pin 4, not connected 3 2 4 5 2 NMEA_GND NMEA ground 3 NMEA_SIG NMEA data output 4 N/C N/C 5 CGND Screen *Pin 1 does not exist on this connector NMEA out D4254_1 Figure 6-13: NMEA Output Connector Data Conversion The displays convert some information across the communications links as follows: This enables data received by the display to be
6-24 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 6.9 Integrated System Checks Chart Display When you have connected your display unit to the required equipment ensure that position data is available at the display via NMEA or SeaTalk. To confirm your chartplotter is operating correctly, perform the following checks: 1. Without a chart card installed, select the Chart display mode and select a suitable range scale. Verify that the world map is visible.
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 7-1 Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible causes of problems you may experience with your display unit. 7.1 Maintenance WARNING: The display unit contains high voltage.
7-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays • Some products generate high voltages, so never handle the cables/connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment. • When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields. These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one another, with a consequent adverse effect on operation.
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 7-3 ➤ To perform a factory reset: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key to display the System Set Up page (see Section 5.3 for details). 3. Press and hold MENU for 5 seconds. A countdown timer is displayed. If you release the MENU key before the timer reaches zero, the reset is not performed. When the reset request has been accepted, the system restarts. The factory default settings are listed in Section 5.3 7.
7-4 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays How to Contact Raymarine (US) For Marine Product and Services Information Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on the newest Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at: www.raymarine.com For Accessories and Parts Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from your authorized Raymarine dealer.
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 7-5 How to Contact Raymarine (Europe) In Europe, Raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained from your authorised dealer, or contact: Raymarine Company Anchorage Park, Portsmouth PO3 5TD, England Tel +44 (0)23 9269 3611 Fax +44 (0)23 9269 4642 Or visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site: www.raymarine.com Accessories and Parts Raymarine accessory items and parts are available through your authorized Raymarine dealer.
7-6 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Worldwide Support
A-1 Appendix A:Specification SL520/530/631 PLUS Displays General Approvals: CE - conform to FCC - conforms to 1999/5/EC, EN60945:1997 Part 80 (47CFR) and Part 2 (47CFR) Size: 7”mono 7” color 10.4” color 223 x 204 x 75mm (8.8" x 8" x 3"), excluding bracket 223 x 205 x 152 mm (8.8" x 8.1" x 6"), excluding bracket 292 x 289 x 139 (11.5” x 11.4” x 5.46), excluding bracket Weight 7”mono 7” color 10.4” color 1.2 kg(2.6lbs) 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) 5.75 kg (12.
A-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays SL520/530/631 PLUS Displays Interfaces 1 x SeaTalk, receive and transmit 1 x NMEA 0183, transmit 2 x NMEA 0183, receive C-MAP cartridge reader - 2 slots Cursor Echo Cursor Echo between radar and chart on separate displays connected via SeaTalk. Man Overboard (MOB Mode) Mark placed with course line; readout shows range, bearing, lat/lon of MOB and time elapsed since MOB.
A-3 Interfacing SeaTalk Input Depth, Speed Over Ground & Course Over Ground, Position, Waypoint number, range, bearing and time to go, Speed through water, Time, Cross Track Error, Heading, Wind, Date, Log/Trip, Pilot Status, Temperature, Man Overboard, and cursor position NMEA Input NMEA 0183 (GLL, GGA, GLC, GTD, VTG, BWC, BWR, RMA, RMB, RMC, XTE, VHW, HDG, HDM, HDT, DBT, DPT, APB,VLW, MWV, MTW,WPL, RTE and ZDA) SeaTalk Output Cursor data, Guard zone alarm and Navigational data bridged from NMEA NM
A-4 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays SL520/530/631 PLUS Displays
B-1 Appendix B: C-MAP Chart Card Features The C_MAP chart cards display cartographic features which are derived from a library of symbols. The library includes a set of 16 x 16 pixel bitmaps which provide realistically shaped icons for many chart objects. However, these complex icons can overlap and clutter the display at some scales, so it possible for the user to select smaller, simple icons.
B-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays C-MAP Chart Card Features Menu Option Chart Features CAUTION & ROUTING DATA Caution Areas Caution area Fishing facility Marine farm/culture Cable, submarine Cable area Offshore prod’n area Pipeline Pipeline area Anchor berth Anchorage area Cargo transhipment area Contiguous zone Continental shelf area Custom zone Dumping ground Exclusive economic zone Fishery zone Fishing ground Free port area Harbour area (administrative) Incineration area Log pond Nationa
B-3 Menu Option Chart Features LAND FEATURES Natural Features Coastline Dune Hill Land elevation Land region Land Salt pan Slope topline Tree Vegetation area Natural Features Rivers Canal Canal bank Rapids River River bank Waterfall Lake Lake shore ICON DISPLAY Complex (detailed) object/Simple object Cultural Features Airport area Built-up area Railway Road crossing Road part Runway Sloping ground Square Cable, overhead Fence Pipeline, overhead Pylon Telepheric Tunnel entrance Building, religious Bu
B-4 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays C-MAP Chart Card Features The following chart features are always displayed: Menu option Chart features PORTS Ports: Berthing facility Causeway Checkpoint Crane Dam Distance mark Dock area Dry dock Dyke area Dyke crown Floating dock Gate Gridiron Harbour facility Hulk Landing place Landing stairs Lock basin Oil barrier Pile Pontoon Ramp Shoreline construction Slipway Weir Small craft facility CARTOGRAPHIC OBJECTS Line, generic Area, generic NATURAL FEATU
The following chart features are always displayed: Menu option Chart features ROCKS Underwater Rock WRECKS Wrecks DEPTHS 1 Depth area DEPTHS 2 Dredged area DEPTHS 3 Intertidal area PORTS Mooring/Warping facility CAUTION AREAS Fish haven OFFSHORE INSTALLATIONS Diffuser Obstruction Production installation Offshore platform AREAS, LIMITS No data area CARTOGRAPHIC OBJECTS Incomplete survey area NATURAL FEATURES (Ice) Ice area Pingo COMPOSITE OBJECTS Airport Anchorage Channel edge Deep w
B-6 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays C-MAP Chart Card Features
C-1 Appendix C: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted The following table defines the data received on the NMEA/SeaTalk ports. Data sources are listed in order of priority except where indicated.
C-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted The display unit transmits the following data, if available, on SeaTalk: 4 Data Output SeaTalk NMEA Out Position (LAT/LON) ✔ GGA, GLL, RMC, RMA Position (Loran C TD’s) ✔ RMA Speed Over Ground and Course Over Ground ✔ RMC, VTG , RMA Waypoint Data ✔ RMB, APB, BWC, BWR Depth ✔ Apparent Wind Angle and Speed ✔ — Boat Speed Through Water ✔ — Total Log and Trip Log ✔ Water Temperature ✔ Headi
D-1 Appendix D:Abbreviations A ANSI AWG Amp American National Standards Institute American Wire Gauge BDI Brg Bearing and Distance Indicator Bearing CCFL CD CFR CMG COG CRT CTR Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Course Deviation Indicator Code of Federal Regulations Course Made Good Course Over Ground Cathode Ray Tube Center dB DC DMG DR deciBels Direct Current Distance Made Good Dead Reckoning EBL EMC ETA Electronic Bearing Line Electro Magnetic Compatibility Estimated Time of Arrival FCC FLT ft Fed
D-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Abbreviations LCD lon Liquid Crystal Display longitude M m MBS mm Magnetic meters Main Bang Suppression millimeter MOB MRK Man OverBoard Mark nm NMEA nautical mile National Marine Electronics Association POS Position (of vessel) RF Rng rpm Radio Frequency Range Revolutions Per Minute SSB SHM SOG STC Single Side Band Ships Heading Marker Speed Over Ground Sensitivity Time Control T TFT TTG True Thin Film Transistor Time To Go V VHF VMG VRM Volt
Index Index A Accessories 6.4 Adding a Waypoint to a Route 3.18, 3.28 Alarm Clock Alarm 4.4 Alarms Alarm Clock 4.4 Anchor 4.4 Arrival 3.31, 4.4 Countdown Timer 4.4 External 4.4 Grounding 4.4 MOB 4.6 Off Track 4.4 Setting 4.1, 4.5 ALARMS Key 1.10, 4.4, 4.5 Anchor Alarm 4.4 Arrival Alarm 3.31, 4.4 Autopilot Pop Up 5.7 Autopilot Pop-Up 5.4 B Backlight Control 2.4 BDI Window Options 1.4 Bearing Mode 5.4, 5.6 Bridge NMEA Heading 5.5, 5.8, 6.23 Brightness Adjustment 2.5 Brightness Control 2.5 C Cable Runs 6.
xiv Readout 5.4, 5.6 Reference 5.4, 5.6 Cursor Echo 4.1, 4.7, 5.5, 5.9 Chart 4.7, 5.9 Local 4.7, 5.9 Radar 4.7, 5.9 SeaTalk 4.7, 5.9 Custom Options Chartplotter 1.6, 2.11 Customizing the Chart Display 5.11 the Screen Presentation Options 2.10 D Data Box 2.10, 5.4, 5.6 COG 5.4 Cursor 2.10 Date 5.4 Depth 5.4 Group of Six 2.10 On/Off 2.11 Heading 5.4 List of 5.4 Log/Trip 5.4 MOB 4.6, 5.4 Moving 1.9, 2.11 On/Off 2.11 Pilot 5.4 Position 5.4 Ruler 4.2, 4.3 SOG 5.4 Speed 5.4 Temperature 5.4 Tide Set/Drift 5.
Index E Editing a Route 3.18, 3.27 Using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad 3.17 Waypoint Details 3.8, 3.13 EMC Conformance 1.vi, 6.16 Servicing and Safety Guidelines 7.1 ENTER Key 1.10 Erasing a Route 3.18, 3.26 a Waypoint 3.8, 3.14 External Alarms 4.4 F Factory Reset 7.2 Features Chartplotter 1.5, A.2 Display 1.3 Find Ship 2.12, 2.13 Follow a Route 3.29 Route Options 3.29, 3.31 Stop 3.29, 3.33 Functions Chartplotter 1.7 G Goto a Target 3.29, 3.32 a Waypoint 3.29, 3.32 Cursor 3.29, 3.33 Stop 3.29, 3.
xvi Mounting the Display Unit 6.10 Console Mounting 6.10 Moving a Data Box 1.9, 2.11 a Waypoint 3.8, 3.14, 3.18, 3.27 the Cursor 1.9 MULTI Key 1.10, 2.5 N Naming a Route 3.18, 3.22, 3.26 a Track 3.39 a Waypoint 3.8, 3.13, 3.17 Using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad 3.17 Nav Data Window Options 1.4 Navigation Aid 1.iii Navigator Keypad 3.8, 3.15 NMEA 1.4 Cable 6.9 Data 4.1, 6.20 Heading 5.5, 5.8, 6.23 Input Connection 6.13, 6.18, 6.20 Output Connection 6.13, 6.22, 6.24 NMEA Out Set Up 5.5, 5.9 North Up 5.
Index Route Leg 3.18 Data Display 3.24 Routine Checks 7.1 Ruler Data Box 4.2, 4.3 S Safety 1.iii, 3.1 EMC Guidelines 6.2, 7.1 Navigation Aid 1.iii Saving a Route 3.18 a Track 3.39 Scale Chart 2.12, 2.13, 3.2, 4.6 Scenarios Make & Follow a Route 2.20 Place & Goto a Waypoint 2.18 Review Your Passage Plan 2.22 SeaTalk 1.4 Cable 6.9 Connection 6.13, 6.18, 6.19 Cursor Echo 5.9 Data 4.1, 4.7, 6.18 Selecting a Half Screen Window 2.7 a Waypoint 3.8, 3.12 the Operating Mode 2.6 Servicing EMC Guidelines 7.
xviii V Variation Source 5.5, 5.8 Vectors 5.11, 5.13 VMG Data Box 5.4 VRM/EBL Key 1.10, 4.1, 4.3 W Warranty 1.v Waypoint 5.11, 5.13 Adding to a Route 3.18, 3.28 Data Box 5.4 Data Display 3.8, 3.12, 3.25 Database List 3.8, 3.9, 3.13, 3.14, 3.19, 3.32 Editing 3.8 Editing Details 3.13 Erasing 3.8, 3.14 Goto 3.29, 3.32 Loading from a User Cartridge 3.34 MOB 4.6 Moving 3.8, 3.14, 3.18, 3.27 Naming 3.8, 3.13 Numbers 5.11, 5.13 Placing 3.8, 3.9, 3.19 Position 3.8, 3.13 Removing from a Route 3.18, 3.
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