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81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 2 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB, RayTech Navigator, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are UK registered trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited. Pathfinder and Raymarine are UK registered trademarks of Raymarine Holdings Limited.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 3 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Contents Important information............................................. 9 Split screen pages...........................................................26 Warnings and Cautions .................................................... 9 Emergencies and warnings ..................................... 27 Electronic charts ............................................................. 10 Man overboard .............................
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 4 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Creating a route .......................................................42 Chapter 5:3D chart application ............................ 63 Following a route .....................................................44 Safety and system requirements ............................ 64 Editing routes ...........................................................45 Safety.....................................................................
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 5 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Presentation options ............................................... 79 Tropical storm data..........................................................92 Gain and power ............................................................. 79 Lightning..........................................................................92 Power setting ..................................................................
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 6 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 9:Navtex .................................................105 Messages and alarms ........................................... 116 Setting up Navtex ..................................................106 Safety messages .......................................................... 116 Selecting message alert categories .......................106 AIS alarms ............................................................
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 7 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM COG/SOG filter............................................................. 128 Contacting Raymarine........................................... 146 System-wide settings ............................................ 129 Using the website ..........................................................146 System Setup menu ..................................................... 129 In the US ...........................................
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81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 9 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Important information Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Navigation aid This product is intended to serve only as an aid to navigation. Use of specific features such as AIS overlay, and various cartographic aids are meant only to aid safety and decision-making. These features cannot be relied upon as complete or accurate as their use and availability may vary locally.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 10 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Electronic charts Multi-media chart cards Electronic charts are an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain the current information needed for safe navigation. The Captain is responsible for their prudent use.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 11 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Declaration of conformity About this manual Raymarine Ltd. declare that the A-Series Multifunction Displays are in compliance with the essential requirements of EMC directive 2004/108/EC.
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81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 13 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 2: Using the display This chapter gives details of the general operation of the A-Series display. Chapter contents • 2.1 Introduction on page 14 • 2.2 System overview on page 14 • 2.3 Applications on page 16 • 2.4 First time use on page 17 • 2.5 Controls on page 19 • 2.6 Operation on page 20 • 2.7 Additional screen information on page 22 • 2.8 Displaying applications on page 25 • 2.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 14 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2.1 Introduction 2.2 System overview The A-Series Multifunction display combines advanced chart plotting and high definition digital fishfinder technology within a compact and powerful navigation system. Core System Your A-Series Multifunction Display comes equipped with a VGA (640 x 280 pixel) TFT 256 color sunlight viewable display and an internal high sensitivity GPS module.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 15 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Extended System Your A-Series may connect to other equipment, for example to share data.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 16 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2.3 Applications The A-Series features are provided within a number of applications. Some applications are limited to certain models. Chartplotter • Locate where you are • Interpret your surroundings. • Monitor where you are going. • Record where you have been. Fishfinder (D Models only) • • • • • See where the fish are. Identify underwater objects. View seabed structure. View sea depth and temperature data.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 17 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2.4 First time use Data When you first use your A-Series Display after it has been installed we recommend that you carry out the following: • View data generated by the system or by instruments available on NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 or SeaTalkng. Turn on the display To Power ON: Press and hold the POWER key until the screen shows the Raymarine logo. 3d chart Select a page set. Requires upgraded cartography (chart card).
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 18 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Simulator Your A-Series display includes a simulator mode that enables you to practice operating the unit without data from a GPS antenna or transducer unit. Note: The simulator will NOT display any real-data, including any safety messages (e.g. those received from AIS). To turn the simulator ON or OFF: 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button to display the setup menu. 2. Use the trackpad up / down keys to select System Setup.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 19 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2.5 Controls WPTS/MOB Press and release to display the waypoints softkeys. Press again to place a waypoint at your boat's position. Press and hold to place a Man Overboard (MOB) marker at your current position CANCEL Press to quit the selected on-screen option when editing data. Also used to return to the previous softkey or menu level. Trackpad Controls the on-screen cursor. Also used to scroll through menus.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 20 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2.6 Operation Cursor appearance The cursor appears on the screen as a white cross. D7366_3 Powering the display ON/OFF To Power ON: D7368_2 Press and hold the POWER key until the screen shows the Raymarine logo. The unit starts up in the last used display configuration. Press and hold the POWER key until the power down countdown reaches zero. The unit is powered OFF.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 21 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To Zoom in or out Use the RANGE button to change the scale of the viewable area. Press ‘IN’ to see a smaller area of the screen in more detail (large scale). Press ’OUT’ to see a greater area of the chart (small scale). Note: The display saves the current palette when the unit is powered off. A display set to NIGHT may be difficult to see in bright sunlight.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 22 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2.7 Additional screen information Status bar Data bar Status icons • • Confirm status of Sounder, GPS, AIS and Autopilot • Gives information specific to each application. Cannot be edited or moved. • • • • Gives information associated with your boat or the environment. Customisable content. Vertical or horizontal format. Display or hide. Normal or large size.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 23 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Toolbars and softkeys WAYPOINT AT CURSOR WAYPOINT AT VESSEL WAYPOINT AT LAT/LONG... GO TO WAYPOINT OPTIONS… Active waypoint REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS A toolbar is a set of softkey labels which appear along the bottom of an application page or window.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 24 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Setup menus See also Menus are provided for you to make system or application changes. For full details of the setup menus and available settings refer to System Setup and Customizing on page 125. To use the Setup menus 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button to open the Setup menu. 2. Use the Trackpad up / down to scroll through the available items.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 25 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2.8 Displaying applications 2. Enter the data. Press OK to save the changes. The various applications that make up your A-Series system are arranged in groups called page sets. e.g. Symbol Name Waypoint 1 Group My Waypoints OK Selecting a page set Comment To select a page set: To change character or selection, use: 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button to display the setup menu , 2.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 26 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2. Either select the application page you want from the toolbar or toggle between the applications configured in the page set by pressing PAGE/MENU. 3. Press OK or CANCEL. To change the active window 1. Press ACTIVE to toggle active status between windows (the red border moves to highlight the active window).
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 27 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2.9 Emergencies and warnings You can use your A-Series display to mark the position of a man overboard (MOB) or to sound an alarm when a particular situation occurs, e.g. when a depth limit is reached or a specified period of time has elapsed. Man overboard If you lose a person or object overboard and need to return to the spot, activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function immediately.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 28 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM • System alarms are triggered by A-Series applications, i.e the chart or fishfinder. When you cancel a system alarm, the A-Series cancels the alarm and makes appropriate changes to the application that triggered it. For example, if the chart application sounds an arrival alarm, navigation to the next waypoint in the route starts when you cancel the alarm.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 29 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 3: Waypoints This chapter introduces waypoints and explains how to use them for navigation with your A-Series Multifunction Display. Chapter contents • 3.1 Introducing waypoints on page 30 • 3.2 Using Waypoints on page 31 • 3.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 30 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 3.1 Introducing waypoints A waypoint is a position marked on a chart or fishfinder screen as a reference point or as a place to go to and can be used as a building block when creating routes. Waypoints are represented on screen by a symbol and their details stored in a waypoint list. Waypoints can be created in any application and displayed on the chart and fishfinder windows.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 31 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 3.2 Using Waypoints 3D chart and CDI waypoints On a 3D chart or Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) only the active waypoint is shown. This section details the creation, navigation and editing of waypoints. The waypoint toolbar You can use the waypoint toolbar to create, edit and navigate to waypoints. To display the waypoints toolbar 1.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 32 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2. Using the trackpad move the cursor to the position where you want the waypoint. 3. Press the WAYPOINT AT CURSOR softkey. 4. Press OK. For detailed information on navigating with waypoints, see The chart application on page 37. To place a waypoint at your boat’s position: To navigate to a waypoint 1. Press the WPTS/MOB button. 1. Highlight the waypoint. 2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT softkey. 2.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 33 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM View / edit waypoint details Editing waypoint details You can view and edit the details of any waypoint that has been created and stored. When you create a waypoint, the system automatically assigns it a name, symbol and group. You can change these details and add comments if required. This is particularly useful if you are managing large groups of waypoints. The default waypoint symbol is - X.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 34 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT WAYPOINTS softkey Use the trackpad to select the waypoint to be edited. Press the VIEW AND EDIT DETAILS softkey. Make any changes you require. Press OK to save your changes. Press CANCEL to return to normal operation. Moving waypoints CAUTION: Moving waypoints If you move a waypoint that is used in a route, the new position will be updated within the route.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 35 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Erasing a waypoint 3.3 Waypoint groups You can erase any waypoint, except the active waypoint or one that is part of a saved route. If you try to erase a waypoint from a hidden route, a warning message will be displayed. All new waypoints are automatically placed in a group called ‘My Waypoints’. To make waypoints easier to manage, you can organize them into different groups.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 36 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 3. Press SELECT GROUP A and select the group to move the waypoint from. 4. Press SELECT GROUP B and select the group to move the waypoint to. 5. Highlight the waypoint you want to move. 6. Press MOVE WAYPOINT FROM A TO B. 7. Press OK when done. 3. Press the ERASE GROUP softkey. 4. Press OK to confirm the deletion. To rename a group 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Open the waypoint group list. Highlight the group you want to rename.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 37 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 4: The chart application The chart application of the A-Series Multifunction Display provides navigation, hazard awareness and planning features. Using the chart application you can establish your position, navigate using waypoints and routes, record your progress and measure distances and bearings: Chapter contents • 4.1 Chart safety and requirements on page 38 • 4.2 The chart on page 39 • 4.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 38 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.1 Chart safety and requirements Safety WARNING: Navigation aid This product is intended to serve only as an aid to navigation. Use of specific features such as AIS overlay, and various cartographic aids are meant only to aid safety and decision-making. These features cannot be relied upon as complete or accurate as their use and availability may vary locally.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 39 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.2 The chart A typical chart view is shown below: Chart orientation Motion mode Chart view Status bar Chart range Active waypoint Current position AIS target Cartographic object Chart cards When a chart card is present, the A-Series will automatically use the most recent cartography for the display.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 40 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Your position Your current position is represented by a boat symbol. Your position is also displayed in the data bar under VES POS. A solid circle on the chart indicates that neither heading nor Course Over Ground (COG) data is available. If your position is outside the area of chart currently shown in the chart window, the vessel symbol will not be visible.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 41 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.3 Navigating to a specific point 3. Press the GOTO CURSOR softkey. This is the simplest way of using the chart application for navigation. A specific point can be either the cursor position or a waypoint contained in the waypoint list. Example Drg 4nm North-Up (Relative Motion) A temporary waypoint is placed at the cursor position and data sent to the autopilot (if attached as part of the system).
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 42 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.4 Creating a route Building a route A route is a series of waypoints used to navigate a course. A route is represented on-screen by a series of waypoints linked together by a line. Route name Sunday Trip Routes can either be built on screen or by using the waypoint list you can: • Build a temporary route that you follow immediately (Quick Route).
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 43 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 3. Press USE WAYPOINT LIST. 4. From the waypoint list, select the first waypoint to be used in the route. 5. Continue to select waypoints until your route is complete. Saving a route Making changes to the route being built A route that is saved and immediately followed is called the ‘Quick Route’. If a quick route already exists, saving the new route will overwrite the existing quick route.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 44 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.5 Following a route You select a route to follow either by either: • Selecting the Quick Route option at the time you build the route. See Building a route on page 42 • Highlighting it with the cursor • Selecting it within the routes list. To follow a route in reverse order: 1. Press either the GOTO or ROUTES softkey. 2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE OPTIONS softkey. The route list appears. 3.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 45 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.6 Editing routes A saved route can be edited in a variety of ways, you can: • Change the course of a route. • Change the name or color of a route. • Erase a route. It is possible to edit an active route with the exception of the target waypoint. If a waypoint becomes the target during an edit, the system automatically cancels the edit and the waypoint retains its original position and data. To select a route to edit: 1.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 46 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To change the name and color of a route; 1. Press the ROUTES softkey. 2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT ROUTES softkey. The routes list appears. 3. Press the EDIT NAME AND COLOR softkey. 4. Press the EDIT NAME softkey and enter the new route name. 5. Press the EDIT COLOR softkey and enter the new route color. 6. Press OK to accept the changes. To view time and SOG data: 5.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 47 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.7 Course deviation indicator Steering instructions The CDI gives you a ‘rolling road’ representation of your progress toward an active waypoint, with navigation data displayed alongside. The rolling road covers an area of sea that corresponds to the Cross Track Error (XTE) limits specified in the Setup menu.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 48 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.8 Using tracks 2. Press the START TRACK softkey. A track is an on-screen trail that represents the course you have taken. This trail is made up of a series of track points which are created automatically. You can save the track to create a permanent record of where you have been. To stop recording a track: 1. Press the TRACKS softkey. 2. Press the STOP TRACK softkey. 3.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 49 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To select a track for editing: 1. Use the trackpad to highlight the required track. 2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS soft key, Or 4.9 Measuring distance, range and bearing The A-Series provides a number of tools to measure distance, range and bearing. 1. Press the TRACKS soft key to open the track list. 2. Press the REVIEW AND EDIT TRACKS soft key.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 50 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Range rings Ruler Range rings are a series of concentric circles a set distance apart. They are used to help assess the distance between objects on the chart. The chart application includes a ruler which accurately measures the distance and bearing between two points. B A o 008 T 0.46nm To use the ruler To switch range rings on or off 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. Press CHART LAYERS AND DATA softkey.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 51 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.10 Chart presentation Vectors and arrows The chart has a number of content layers and display modes providing different kinds of display and information. The vectors and arrows are a chart presentation layer. They present system data with relation to your vessel on the chart. This can assist in monitoring your boat’s course.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 52 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Vector length Orientation options: The length of the vectors is determined by the distance your boat will travel in a given time (This time can be set using the set up menu) at the current speed. • North Up (N-Up) This is the default mode with the chart static and orientated with true north to the top of the screen. As your boat’s heading changes, the boat symbol rotates accordingly.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 53 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Motion mode options • Relative motion (RM) This is the default motion mode. In this mode the chart is redrawn relative to your boat’s position as your journey progresses, so that your boat is always shown in the same place on-screen. • True motion (TM) In this mode the chart view remains static and your boat is shown moving across it as progress is made.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 54 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.12 Journey planning or 1. Open the Route or Track list. 2. Highlight a route or track in the list. 3. Toggle between SHOW and HIDE settings with the ROUTE ON CHART or TRACK ON CHART softkey. Note: The active route is always displayed irrespective of the display status. Declutter Declutter allows you to reduce the amount of detailed information shown on the chart. To turn declutter ON or OFF: 1.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 55 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 3. Press the TIDAL DATA or CURRENT DATA soft key. A dialog box appears containing additional data and a tidal or current curve as appropriate for the selected area. You can now use the trackpad to select the relevant time and the soft keys to select the relevant date. To show information using the FIND NEAREST soft key: 1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required position. 2. Press OK. 3.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 56 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To set the animation date: 4. Press the SET DATE soft keys. The following soft key options appear in the toolbar: • NAV - shows the standard chart view. If FISH is selected and no data is available for the current position, (FISH) is shown in the databar to indicate that the system is in bathymetric mode but does not have data.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 57 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Details of ports, port and business services • Requires navionics chart card with port and business services data. To display port services Various symbols on the chart indicate the location of business services and points of interest. 1. 2. 3. 4. These locations are indicated using the following symbols. Business services/points of interest symbols Type of business/services available. Highlight a port symbol. Press OK.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 58 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Panoramic and aerial photographs Overlay area Requires navionics chart card with aerial photography. You can choose whether the aerial overlay is shown for land areas only, or for land and sea areas. In some regions an aerial photo overlay is available to enhance your chart view. The overlay covers navigable waters and an area up to 3 miles from the coast including US lakes and inland waters.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 59 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 4.13 Chart setup FUNCTION There are three ways you can change chart settings: • Chart Setup Menu. • Cartography Setup Menu. • Presentation softkey (see page 51). Changes are retained when you power off. Vector Width Sets the width of the COG and HEADING chart vector lines. Auto System automatically creates track points. Time For track point creation by a specified time.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 60 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Datum The Chart application and your paper charts must use the same datum to correlate accurately. The default datum for the display is WGS1984. If that is not suitable, you can change it to one from the set provided under the Datum option on the Chart Setup menu. If you have a Raymarine GPS attached, it will automatically update when you adjust the datum. If you use a third-party GPS, you need to update its datum separately.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 61 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM FUNCTION OPTIONS FUNCTION OPTIONS Safety Contour Areas with depths shallower that the specified value are shaded in a darker blue than those areas with depths greater than the specified value. OFF 7ft 10ft 16ft 20ft 33ft 66ft (Contour always drawn at or deeper than the selected depth). Marine Features Cables, nature of seabed points, tide station, current stations and port information.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 62 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chart scale Use the Range key to change the scale of your chart view. When you zoom in, you see a smaller area of the chart in more detail (larger scale). When you zoom out, you see a greater area of the chart in less detail (smaller scale). 2. Select Alarm Setup. 3. Choose the appropriate sub-menu. 4. For detailed information about alarm configurations, see Alarm Setup Menu on page 131.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 63 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 5: 3D chart application REQUIRES UPGRADED CARTOGRAPHY The 3D chart gives you an accurate, three-dimensional view of the area around your vessel. This can help you navigate more confidently if the area is new to you or if visibility is poor. Navigation functions are available in the 3D chart. Chapter contents • 5.1 Safety and system requirements on page 64 • 5.2 3D chart operation on page 64 • 5.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 64 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 5.1 Safety and system requirements 5.2 3D chart operation Range Horizontal distance across screen (halfway up the window or at center of view). Shown in selected system units. Safety Mode Shows mode application is working iin. Boat symbol Boat's position on chart. Select sail or power boat. Rotation Shows in degrees true, how far the on-screen view has been rotated from your boat's heading.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 65 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM The 3D chart has the following features: Active and Planning modes • Choice of operating modes; Active or Planning. • Ability to change the view point. You can choose to view the 3D chart application in one of two modes: • 360o rotation of the selected view. • Active action mode. • Planning mode. • o 1 - 90o pitch angle. • Ability to exaggerate the view. • Ability to synchronize 2D and 3D charts.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 66 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Active action mode Changing the view Provided that your system has a valid fix, this is the default mode when you first open the 3D chart application. The screen shows an aerial view of the 3D chart as if you are above your boat, slightly behind it and looking forward (eye point). As the boat moves forward the chart automatically updates and reveals the changing view ahead.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 67 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To select the view option To adjust exaggeration 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey. Toggle to your preferred view on the VIEW TO softkey. Press OK. Making the view clearer If required, the 3D chart view can be made clearer using the following features: • Exaggeration. • Declutter. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. Press the 3D VIEW OPTIONS softkey.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 68 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 5.3 Using the standard and 3D charts together 3D view locator If the area in which you are navigating is unfamiliar, or visibility is poor, working with standard and 3D chart windows side-by-side can give you extra confidence and information. With the charts displayed side by side, a comprehensive view of the surrounding area is available.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 69 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chart synchronization To synchronize the standard chart with the 3D chart Chart synchronization enables you to synchronize heading, range and position information on the 2D and 3D charts. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. When chart synchronization is ON: 2D/3D synchronization is flagged in the status bars.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 70 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 5.4 Aerial photography overlay 5.5 Setting up the 3D chart You can overlay aerial photography onto the 3D image. This can help you interpret the chart view of your surroundings. Aerial photography is available for the navigable waters up to three miles inside the coastline. Beyond these limits, land appears green (on color charts) or grey (on black-and-white charts).
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 71 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 6: Fishfinder application D MODELS ONLY. The fishfinder uses acoustic sounding to display fish, seabed structure, and underwater obstructions like wrecks. Chapter contents • 6.1 The fishfinder screen on page 72 • 6.2 How the fishfinder works on page 72 • 6.3 Interpreting the Fishfinder image on page 73 • 6.4 Fishfinder Pre-set operation on page 74 • 6.5 Changing the depth range on page 78 • 6.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 72 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 6.1 The fishfinder screen 6.2 How the fishfinder works The fishfinder displays a scrolling image of the seabed, updating from the right as your vessel makes progress. The fishfinder application uses a built in processor to interpret acoustic signals and build up a detailed picture of the seabed.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 73 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 6.3 Interpreting the Fishfinder image Factors influencing the readout When an object is detected, it is displayed on screen as a mark. Bottom indications The bottom usually produces a strong echo. These images indicate the bottom conditions as follows:.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 74 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Transducer frequency Your transducer may support a number of frequencies. The same target will appear differently when the transducer frequency is changed. The lower the frequency, the broader the mark. For information on setting the transducer frequency see Transducer settings on page 86.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 75 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To change the display mode Zoom split 1. Press the appropriate ADJUST... softkey. 2. For dual frequency screens, select FREQ1 or FREQ2.to select which frequency display you wish to change. 3. Press the SELECT VIEW softkey. 4. Use the track pad up/down to select the required display mode. With the zoom display mode you can split the screen and display the zoomed image alongside the standard fishfinder image (ZOOM SPLIT).
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 76 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To select the zoom factor: Bottom lock and bottom shift 1. Press the ZOOM softkey. 2. On the ZOOM FACTOR key, toggle between pre-defined settings or select xR to set a factor manually. For manual settings, adjust the zoom factor with the trackpad. 3. Press OK to accept your setting. The Bottom Lock function applies a filter to flatten the image of the seabed and make any objects on or just above it easier to discern.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 77 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Using A-Scope to view a live image A-SCOPE Modes softkey The standard fishfinder display shows a historical record of fishfinder echoes. If required, you can display a live image of the bottom structure and the fish directly below the transducer by using the AScope feature. The width of the bottom area covered by the AScope is indicated by the number at the bottom of the window.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 78 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 6.5 Changing the depth range To return to the standard fishfinder image You can change the depth range for the fishfinder screen. 1. Press the RANGE softkey to select AUTO. 2. Press OK. You can choose from either: • an automatic adjustment whereby the display automatically show the shallowest required range.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 79 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 6.6 Presentation options The PRESENTATION softkey gives you access to VRM features (for measuring depth and distance), frequency view selection and a scroll control. These settings affect the monitor you are working on. Gain and power The gain settings alter the way the fishfinder processes background noise (also called clutter). Use of these settings can improve the fishfinder readout.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 80 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM TVG (Time Varied Gain) Dual / Single frequency view The TVG (Time Varied Gain) reduces clutter by varying the gain throughout the water column. This function is useful for reducing the appearance of ‘noise’. Dual frequency operation allows the sonar to operate and display 2 frequencies simultaneously. Increasing the TVG value increases the maximum depth to which TVG is applied; decreasing it reduces the maximum depth.
314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 81 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Measuring depth and distance The fishfinder display gives you various methods of measuring depth and distance: marked by the cursor, is indicated in the data bar at the top of the screen. This performs in a similar way to a VRM, but without lines. • VRMs - to indicate the distance behind your boat and the depth below of selected objects.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 82 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Adjusting the scroll mode and speed To make a measurement using VRM 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. Press the VRM softkey. Toggle to ON. Pause the display to make it easier to position the VRM over the object. 5. Take your measurements: Scroll speed You can adjust the speed at which the display scrolls, but the same section of the bottom is displayed regardless of scrolling speed.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 83 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 6.7 Placing waypoints 6.8 Fishfinder alarms You can pause the scrolling image to place a waypoint at a position or target that you want to return to at a later date. When a waypoint is placed, its details are added to the Waypoint List and a vertical line labelled WPT is placed on screen. You can edit waypoints and navigate to them in an active fishfinder window.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 84 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 6.9 Fishfinder Setup Menu This section describes the settings you can change using the fishfinder setup menu. The setup menu contains settings that are likely to be changed infrequently. For information on how to use setup menus, see Setup menus on page 24. Manual frequency selection If you select a frequency manually, the fishfinder operates at that fixed frequency.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 85 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To open the fishfinder setup menu Example display settings 1. Make a fishfinder window active. 2. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button. 3. Select Fishfinder Setup. Option Gain: Auto High 200 kHz: Auto Standard fishfinder image The standard fishfinder image displays the bottom as a combination of features (mud, sand, fish targets etc) with various sonar signal strengths. Available settings 75 75.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 86 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Transducer settings • Nearby vessels equipped with a fishfinder, or certain physical conditions (like hard seabeds), can affect the DSM. Its setup menus enable you to change settings to allow for this. Trip Counter Reset Zero the trip counter. • Note: The setup options available depend upon the transducer fitted to your vessel.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 87 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 7: Sirius weather (US only) Requires a Raymarine SR50 Sirius weather receiver. With a Raymarine SR50 Sirius Weather Receiver installed in your boat’s system and a suitable subscription purchased, historical, live and forecast weather can be superimposed onto a world map. This can be used to check the weather for your current position or areas that you are planning to visit.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 88 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 7.1 System requirements 7.2 Using Sirius Weather Before you can use the weather application you need to: • Obtain a Sirius ID number. (For full details, see the Sirius Installation handbook.) • Customize a page set to include a weather application. • Specify the weather elements that you wish to display.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 89 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Specifying meteorological elements To display additional data for meteorological objects You can choose to view textual weather reports or animated graphics for specific weather element. 1. Highlight the object. 2. If a pop-up indicates that additional data is available, press OK to see it. To specify meteorological elements 1. Make a weather window active. 2. Press the DISPLAY GRAPHICS softkey. 3.
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81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 91 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM D8570_1 Sea surface temperature (SST) The temperature range of the sea surface is indicated by shading, from low temperatures to higher temperatures through blue-greenyellow-orange-red. Canadian radar Intensity (mm/hr) Medium green 1.01-4.00 Dark green 4.01-12.00 Yellow 12.01-24.00 Orange 24.01-50.00 Light red 50.01-100 Dark red 100.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 92 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Tropical storm data Surface observation stations Tropical storm data can be displayed for a selected storm. The data includes: You can view current or historical weather data at surface observation stations. The storm’s name, type, date and time. • The position, direction and speed of travel of the storm. • The pressure and maximum wind speed and gusts.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 93 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Wind Waves This option displays the current wind direction and magnitude. You can choose (using the Weather Setup Menu) to display the wind symbol as either an arrow or a wind barb. Wind arrows give an indication of wind speed - the larger the arrow the stronger the wind. This option gives you wave period, wave direction and wave height data.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 94 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Surface pressure 7.3 Animated weather graphics This option shows surface pressure data using standard meteorological symbols. The animated weather feature allows you to view an animation from the current time for: Example Drg • The forecast for wind and wave activity or surface pressure. • The weather radar history loop (NOWRad).
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 95 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 7.4 Viewing weather reports Watchbox warnings The following weather reports are available: When a tornado or thunderstorm warning is received, the system generates a watchbox alert: • Tropical statements. • Marine warnings. • Marine zone forecasts. • Watchbox warnings. Warning type and period for which warning is valid Each report type may contain several bulletins; the window can be scrolled to view all the data.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 96 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 7.5 Troubleshooting Displaying marine watchboxes When the marine watchboxes feature is ON (default), any regions for which a watchbox is valid are highlighted on the weather map as a red polygon. D8608_1 Watchbox alert warning area To show or hide watchboxes 1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. 2. Toggle to the appropriate setting on the WATCHBOX softkey.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 97 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 2. Select Weather Setup menu. FUNCTION OPTION Sirius Weather User ID Details the Weather ID obtained from Sirius and keyed in on your display. (as advised) Wind Symbol Graphic used for wind symbol Arrow Barb Marine Watchbox Alerts Enables alert when watchbox is issued.
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81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 99 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 8: Sirius Audio (US only) Requires a Raymarine SR50 Sirius weather receiver. If you have a Sirius SR50 data receiver installed, you can use the A-Series system to control satellite radio broadcasts. Refer to the SR50 documentation for installation information. Chapter contents • 8.1 Using Sirius Radio on page 100 • 8.2 Parental locking on page 103 • 8.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 100 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 8.1 Using Sirius Radio To start using Sirius radio 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button. 2. Select Sirius Satellite Radio from the options displayed.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 101 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Trackpad left First channel in the previous category. Trackpad right First channel in the next category. Scanning channels The Scan function automatically tunes to all channels in turn. To scan channels Browsing channels The browse function allows you to view play data for channels without tuning to them. To browse channels 1. On the Sirius Audio Control screen, press the BROWSE softkey.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 102 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Presets 4. Press MOVE TO NEW PRESET. You can assign up to 18 channels to presets to make tuning, scanning and browsing easier. To assign a channel to a preset, use the PRESETS softkey from the main control screen or the EDIT PRESETS softkey from either of the following screens: Note: You can overwrite a channel that has already been assigned to a preset, but you will be prompted to confirm the action.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 103 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 8.2 Parental locking You can set up blocks on selected channels so that they can only be played if a correct password is entered. Parental locking must be enabled for the blocks on your selected channels to be effective. By default, blocking is not enabled. To enable blocking 1. Press the SETUP CHANNELS softkey. 2. Press the PARENTAL LOCK ON/OFF softkey so that ON is highlighted. 5.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 104 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To set up a song or artist alert • Press the ALERTS softkey to open the Edit Alerts screen. This screen shows ten favorites and the song playing currently. • You can delete a favourite from the list, add the current song or artist to the list or switch the favorites alert off. • You can also mark a channel or song as a favourite by pressing the ASSIGN TO ALERT softkey while scanning.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 105 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 9: Navtex With a suitable Navtex integrated receiver connected to your A-Series Display you are able to receive and show marine safety information including weather forecasts and marine warnings. Major areas of coverage include the Mediterranean Sea, The North Sea, coastal areas around Japan and areas around the North American continent. This chapter should be read in conjunction with your Navtex receiver handbook.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 106 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 9.1 Setting up Navtex 9.3 The Navtex message window Before you are able to view Navtex messages you need to enable Navtex by setting the NMEA port appropriately.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 107 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 9.4 Managing Navtex messages Management options for Navtex messages allow you to: • Select categories for which the A-Series will show alerts. • Erase messages. • Sort the message list. Sorting the message list By default the message list sorts by the date and time the message was received (DATE) with the most recent message at the top.
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81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 109 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 10: AIS Requires a compatible AIS receiver and VHF radio. With your A-Series Display connected to a suitable Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver you will be able to access information broadcast between other suitability equipped boats and shore based stations. This information is used to provide fast, automatic and accurate hazard awareness and collision avoidance data.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 110 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 10.1 Background information Classes of AIS data AIS broadcasts information between vessels and shore-based stations on VHF frequencies in the maritime band. This information is used to provide fast, automatic and accurate collision-avoidance data. It can operate in radar blind spots and can detect smaller (AISequipped) vessels than radar can. AIS data is defined as Class A or Class B.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 111 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 10.2 Setting up AIS 10.3 Using AIS Before you are able to view AIS targets you need to set up the NMEA port appropriately. AIS is a selectable layer of the chart application. To enable AIS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 112 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM AIS Layer The AIS screen The AIS Layer Setup Menu allows you to: Suitably AIS-enabled vessels (or AIS ‘targets’) appear as triangular symbols. Up to 100 targets can be displayed. Select target types displayed (ALL or DANGEROUS). • Switch AIS safety messages on or off. • View the list of active AIS alarms. Heading Large vessel To display the AIS Layer Setup Menu Direction of turn 1.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 113 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM AIS Target symbols 10.4 Safe zones AIS target symbols are summarized below. A safe zone is a circular area created about your boat. If an AIS target (i.e a vessel transmitting AIS data) enters this area, your ASeries will consider it as dangerous and sound an appropriate alarm. The perimeter of the safe zone appears on-screen as a red ring around your vessel icon. Sleeping target Target not activated, dangerous or lost.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 114 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Time to safe zone 10.5 AIS display options The time to safe zone feature calculates how long it will take other AIS equipped vessels to reach your safe zone, based on their AIS data. Displaying AIS vectors To set the time to safe zone: 1. Press the TARGET TRACKING soft key. 2. Press the AIS OPTIONS soft key. The AIS options dialog box appears. 3. Select Time to Safe Zone and set the required time. 4. Press OK.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 115 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM AIS list or The AIS list provides collision-avoidance data for the highlighted target: 1. Select the target on the AIS list. 2. Press the VIEW FULL AIS DATA softkey. AIS Options softkey D9092_1 The AIS OPTIONS softkey provides a number of configuration settings. To display the AIS List 1. Make a chart window active, with AIS Layer turned on. 1. Press the AIS OPTION softkey. 2. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey. 3.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 116 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 10.6 Messages and alarms 10.7 AIS alarms Safety messages In addition to the dangerous target alarm, the system generates an alarm when a dangerous target becomes lost (this happens if the AIS signal from a tracked vessel is not received for more than 20 seconds).
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 117 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To acknowledge an AIS alarm 1. Press either the REMOVE MESSAGE or VIEW AIS ALARM LIST softkey. 2. Acknowledge the message at your AIS unit. Note: Alarms remain active until they are acknowledged on the AIS unit. Removing the message or adding it to the Alarm list on your A-Series system does not cancel the alarm.
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81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 119 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 11: Data and Engine monitors The A-Series can display data from compatible equipment and engines connected to the NMEA and SeaTalkng inputs. Chapter contents • 11.1 System requirements on page 120 • 11.2 Data application on page 120 • 11.3 Engine monitor on page 121 • 11.4 Customizing data panels on page 123 See also… • www.raymarine.com for information about compatible engines and related software updates.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 120 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 11.1 System requirements Engine requirements • Compatible engines only. Your engine requires a NMEA 2000 interface. Check with your engine manufacturer for compatibility. • Most engine types require a connecting cable from the engine manufacturer. 11.2 Data application The data application page is shown as a data panel. Each panel provides various data regarding your system and envireonment.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 121 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Preset data panels 11.3 Engine monitor The data application has 5 preset panels, each of which provides a particular category of data. The engine monitor application provides data regarding your engine and associated resources.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 122 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To set engine and tachometer values 2. Press the appropriate softkey. 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button and select Panel Setup Menu. 2. Set the number of engines. 3. Set the maximum tachometer range. Temperature and fuel units Preset engine monitor panels The engine application has 5 preset panels, each of which provides a particular category of engine data.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 123 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 11.4 Customizing data panels You can customize each panel by changing any or all of the following attributes: To split cells 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button and select Panel Setup Menu. 2. Select the cell you want to split. 3. Press the vertical or horizontal SPLIT CELL softkey as appropriate. • Panel name. • Size and number of data cells.
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81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 125 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 12: System Setup and Customizing This chapter details the settings available on the system Setup menu. Chapter contents • 12.1 Page sets on page 126 • 12.2 Databar and Compass on page 126 • 12.3 Compass Setup on page 127 • 12.4 GPS status on page 127 • 12.5 System-wide settings on page 129 See also For instructions on how to use the menus, see Using the display on page 13.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 126 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 12.1 Page sets 4. Press OK when complete. If none of the default page sets suit you, you can edit them to display the application and page layouts you want. Databar option Settings • Layout and split-screen arrangements Type and Position • Add or remove applications from the page sets Top Data Side Data Top Compass OFF To configure a page set 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the system Setup menu. Open the Select Page Set screen.
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81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 128 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM For each tracked satellite, this screen provides: circumstances, the figure should be in the region of 1.0.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 129 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 12.5 System-wide settings MENU ITEM The following tables detail the options available under each of the system-wide menu items. To access system settings 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MENU button. 2. Select the appropriate menu from those available System Setup menu MENU ITEM OPTIONS Position Mode Controls whether the position is expressed in latitude and longitude co-ordinates or Loran TDs.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 130 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM MENU ITEM Ground Trip Reset... Resets the chosen ground trip distance counter to zero. OPTIONS Ground Trip 1 - 4 Reset Settings Reset Resets all system setup menus, including page sets and the data bar to the factory default. Waypoints, routes and tracks are NOT removed. Settings and Data Reset Resets all system setup menus, including page sets and the data bar to the factory default.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 131 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM MENU ITEM OPTIONS MENU ITEM OPTIONS Pressure Units Select required pressure unit. Bar Psi Kpa NMEA Output Setup Allows you to switch off individual NMEA out sentences Volume Units Select required volume unit. US Gallons Imp Gallons Litres APB, BWC, BWR, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLL, MTW, RMA, RMB, RMC, RSD, RTE, TTM, VHW, VLW, VTG, WPL, ZDA System Integration Setup Menu.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 132 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 3. Select the appropriate alarms category from those available. MENU ITEM OPTIONS System Alarms Setup Temperature Alarm If this alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered if the temperature moves into or out of the range that you have specified in Lower Temperature Limit /Upper Temperature Limit. OFF ON Lower Temperature Limit Specifies the lower limit of the sea temperature range that is to trigger the Temperature Alarm.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 133 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM MENU ITEM OPTIONS MENU ITEM OPTION Offtrack Alarm Switches the off-track alarm on or off OFF ON OFF ON Offtrack Alarm XTE If the Offtrack Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered when the XTE for any current navigation, exceeds the value that you have specified. 0.3nm 0.01 - 9.99nm (or equivalent in the selected Distance Unit) Shallow Depth Alarm Switches the shallow depth alarm on or off.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 134 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM AIS Alarms Setup Dangerous Targets Alarm Switches the alarm for dangerous targets to on or off. When OFF, the AIS alarm off icon is displayed in the status bar. OFF ON AIS Alarm List Details the identity, description, time and acknowledgement of alarm messages received from an AIS receiver.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 135 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 13: Storing data and Chart / CF cards CF (CompactFlash) cards expand the capabilities of your A-Series Multifunction Display. They provide the means to update cartography with Navionics chart cards, and also act as a storage device for routes, waypoints and other data. Chapter contents • 13.1 Card use and information on page 136 • 13.2 Storing and retrieving data on page 138 • 13.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 136 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 13.1 Card use and information CAUTION: CompactFlash cards When installing CompactFlash cards ensure that the card is fitted the correct way around. DO NOT try to force the card into position as this may result in irreparable damage to the card. Removing the CompactFlash card while information is being written to or read from it may cause damage to the card and loss of all data.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 137 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Using the card slot Removing a CompactFlash card Only remove the card while the CF Card Removal message is displayed. Removing a card without accessing the setup menu may result in a system crash and/or loss of data. To remove a CompactFlash card with the unit powered ON: D11369-1 Inserting a CompactFlash card Chart cards can be inserted and removed while a chart is displayed. To insert a CompactFlash card: 1.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 138 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 13.2 Storing and retrieving data You can archive data to a CompactFlash card for safe-keeping or retrieval at a later date. Alternatively, you can transfer data to another instrument or PC using NMEA. When navigation is active, you can also receive waypoints, routes and tracks from a PC, SeaTalk and NMEA instruments (see page 139).
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 139 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 13.3 Sending and receiving data with a computer You can transfer and retrieve waypoints or routes to and from another instrument or PC using NMEA. With a RayTech 6.0’s planner you can transfer waypoints and routes via a CF memory card. Such transfers require that the PC be connected to the display’s NMEA port via a serial data cable. To transfer or receive information from a computer 1.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 140 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Disabled data/functions To change the password When Password Protection is ON and you have not entered a password you cannot: 1. Select Change Password on the Waypoint Password Setup menu. • View details of waypoint and route databases. • Edit waypoints or routes. Enabling and disabling password protection • Goto an existing waypoint. • Follow a route.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 141 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Chapter 14: Maintenance and troubleshooting This chapter deals with maintenance and troubleshooting for the A-Series Multifunction Display, and covers the following: Chapter contents • 14.1 Safety on page 142 • 14.2 Routine checks on page 142 • 14.3 Resetting the system on page 143 • 14.4 Troubleshooting on page 144 • 14.5 Contacting Raymarine on page 146 • 14.6 Contacting Navionics on page 147 • 14.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 142 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 14.1 Safety WARNING: High voltages The display unit contains high voltages. DO NOT remove the display unit covers or attempt to service the equipment. WARNING: Service and Maintenance This product contains no user serviceable components. Please refer all maintenance and repair to authorized Raymarine dealers. Unauthorized repair may affect your warranty. 14.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 143 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 3. Allow the window to dry naturally. 4. If any smears remain, very gently wipe the window with a clean microfiber cleaning cloth - available from an opticians. 14.3 Resetting the system You can reset your A-Series display in one of two ways: When cleaning the display window DO NOT: • Settings reset. • Use any abrasive materials, including a dry cloth. • Settings and data reset.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 144 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM To apply a settings and data reset at power on: 14.4 Troubleshooting 1. Press and hold the left-most softey whilst powering on the unit. All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subject to comprehensive test and quality assurance programs.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 145 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM System switches OFF Boat icon not shown in the correct geographical position • Check power supply cable is undamaged and that all connections are tight and free from corrosion. • Check GPS status. • Check that the display unit is not in simulator mode. • Check the boat’s power supply for faulty connections. • Perform the chart offset operation.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 146 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM 14.5 Contacting Raymarine your unit, you should contact the Technical Support Department to verify your requirements. Using the website Technical Support For the latest information on Raymarine products visit the website at www.raymarine.com.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 147 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM In Europe 14.6 Contacting Navionics In Europe, Raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained from your authorized dealer or by contacting: For questions about Navionics cartography, contact Navionics directly through their website at www.navionics.com, or contact Navionics Customer Support for your region as detailed below.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 148 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Balmain NSW 2041 Australia Tel: +61-2-9555-2522 Fax: +61-2-9555-2900 14.7 Contacting Sirius For questions about the Sirius Marine Weather Service, contact: www.sirius.com/marineweather Tel: 1-800-869-5480 e-mail: sales@navionics.com.au Navionics UK PO Box 38 Plymouth PL9 8YY England Tel: +44 (0)1752 204735 Fax: +44 (0) 1752 204736 e-mail: sales@navionics.co.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 149 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Appendix A: Disclaimers and licenses Navionics license agreement IMPORTANT: READ THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE ELECTRONIC CHARTS EMBEDDED IN THIS PRODUCT. THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND NAVIONICS S.P.A. (NAVIONICS). BY USING THE ELECTRONIC CHARTS, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE ELECTRONIC CHARTS.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 150 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Sirius weather DISCLAIMER: EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES DESCRIBED ABOVE, THE DATA AND RELATED MATERIALS ARE LICENSED ‘AS IS’, AND NAVIONICS DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS OF THE DATA.
81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 151 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM ORINDIRECTLY BY THE PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCEOF OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR BY THE NEGLIGENCE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, OF WSI AND/OR SIRIUS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO GENERAL MONEY DAMAGES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY THE SUBSCRIBER TO SIRIUS HEREUNDER FOR THE MOST RECENT SIX MONTHS OF SERVICE.
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81314-1_A Series Reference Guide.book Page 154 Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:23 AM Raymarine plc Anchorage Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5TD, UK Tel: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642 www.raymarine.com Raymarine Inc. 21 Manchester Street, Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054 USA, Tel: +1 603 881 5200 Fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.raymarine.
