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A Ab bo ou utt T Th hiiss U Usseerr’’ss G Gu uiid dee G Deessccrriippttiioonn Guuiiddee D This User’s Guide describes how to install and operate Raymarine’s RayTech Navigator marine navigation software. It assumes that the PC on which the software will be installed meets the requirements for running Navigator (see Chapter 2 for details), and that all peripheral equipment that you intend to operate concurrently with Navigator has been installed and is fully operational and compatible.
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C Ch haap ptteerr 11 IIn nttrro od du uccttiio on n Welcome to RayTech Navigator This User’s Guide describes how to use Raymarine®’s RayTech Navigator marine navigation software (Figure 1-1). RayTech Navigator operates within a standard Windows® environment, and enables you to utilize the latest digital charts and Global Positioning System (GPS) instrumentation to help you pilot your vessel to virtually anywhere in the world.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Easy Marine Navigation Using Routes and Waypoints RayTech Navigator takes the guesswork out of marine navigation by enabling you to easily chart, plot, and execute simple or complex routes. A route is composed of a series of waypoints that you select on the screen, with each waypoint denoting a certain position along the path of the route. A route typically has a starting waypoint and an ending waypoint, and as many intermediate waypoints as you need or want.
Introduction • Raster – A paper chart that has been scanned into a high resolution image. A raster chart has the advantage of being virtually identical to the original paper chart from which it was scanned. The MapTech NOAA/BSB and PCX charts are examples of raster charts. • Aerial Imagery – A high resolution, geo-referenced rasterized photograph taken from aerial or satellite sources.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Advanced Graphical User Interface with Customizable Toolbars/Displays You operate Navigator via an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI) complete with many customizable Toolbars, Function bars, and “floating” Databoxes (Figure 1-2). Using an intuitive menu hierarchy, you can display only those tools that you commonly use, or customize screens to show you only pertinent information, with just a few mouse clicks.
Introduction Integrates with Raymarine’s SeaTalk® and NMEA 0183 Data Output Devices Navigator is designed to work transparently with Raymarine’s SeaTalk data communications package, or any other device that outputs data in NMEA 0183 format. This enables parameters such as Heading, Wind Speed/Direction, Sea Temperature, and a variety of others to be accessed and displayed within Navigator. Navigator can also connect to such onboard systems as Ockam, B&G, and KVH via a standard RS-232 data cable.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Optional Modules RayTech Navigator offer two comprehensive optional modules to increase Navigator’s capabilities: Sail Racer and Fishing Pro. Sail Racer Module Navigator’s Sail Racer Module is targeted toward the professional sailboat racer, and includes DataTrak, Polars, Route Optimization, Advanced Weather Routing, Pre Start display, Navigation Numbers, and a specialized Racing toolbar.
Introduction Fishing Pro Module The Fishing Pro Module enables you to use Navigator to easily locate the world’s best fishing areas using up-to-the-minute, satellite-based oceanographic data. The module includes: • The latest ocean temperature data presented as overlays upon your navigational charts to aid you in finding the warmer locations where fish may be hiding.
C Ch haap ptteerr 22 IIn nssttaalllliin ng g tth hee S So offttw waarree Overview This chapter explains how to install RayTech Navigator onto your PC, and contains the following: • Minimum and recommended system requirements • How to set your PC to display Navigator in optimal color • Installing Navigator from CD-ROM • Installing Navigator from the Internet Note: How to connect external devices such as GPS, Radar/Sonar, and autopilots is explained in Appendix A, “Connecting Peripheral Instruments.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Hardware Requirements This subsection lists the minimum hardware requirements that your PC must conform to in order to run Navigator properly. While Navigator is designed to run successfully on the minimum configuration, we also include a recommended hardware setup that ensures optimal performance from the Navigator software.
Installing the Software Installing Navigator The steps you follow to install Navigator depend upon whether you are installing from a CD or from Raymarine’s Web site on the Internet. Both of these methods are explained in this section, and both consist of a short sequence of installation wizard screens containing simple steps that you must complete. After you have successfully installed Navigator, you will need your Navigator License Key(s).
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 2-1. InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen 2. Click Next. The InstallShield Wizard (ISW) License Agreement screen (Figure 2-2) is displayed. This screen contains Navigator’s Licensing Agreement/Legal Disclaimers. Click I accept… , then click Next to continue Figure 2-2.
Installing the Software 3. Make our Legal Department happy by reading all the text, then click the checkbox beside “I accept …” and click Next to display the ISW Customer Information screen (Figure 2-3). Type your name and organization, set access, then click Next to continue Figure 2-3 InstallShield Wizard Customer Information Screen 4.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Select the installation setup you want, then click Next to continue Figure 2-4 InstallShield Wizard Setup Type Screen The ISW Setup Type screen allows you to choose which components of Navigator you want installed. The choices are as follows: Ø Complete – Installs Navigator and all subcomponents Ø Custom – 5. Installs only the Navigator subcomponents you choose (A selection screen is displayed after you pick this option and click Next.
Installing the Software First, click drop-down menu beside component, then, choose the method of installation Click Space to check the space available on your drives Figure 2-5.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 2-6. InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install Screen 7. Click Install on the ISW Ready to Install screen to begin the installation. The progress of the installation is displayed on the screen, and after a few moments, the ISW Completed screen (Figure 2-7) appears. 8. Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-7.
Installing the Software Installing From the Internet Installation from Raymarine’s Web site is very similar to installing from a CD. To install Navigator from the Internet, do the following: 1. Point your Internet browser to: www.raymarine.com/raytech 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download Navigator.
C Ch haap ptteerr 33 U Ussiin ng gN Naavviig gaatto orr’’ss IIn ntteerrffaaccee Overview This chapter shows you around Navigator’s user interface, illustrating and explaining the functions and components of the following: • Navigator main interface • Main drop-down menus • Toolbars • Functionbars (Standard, Radar, and Sonar) The sections that follow give you details about all drop-down menu hierarchies/submenus and how to access them, as well as how to display the various Toolbars and Functionbars and what
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 3-1.
Using Navigator’s Interface Drop-Down Menus This section shows each of the main interface drop-down menus (File, Waypoint, etc. — Figures 3-2 through 3-9) and gives brief functional descriptions of each menu item. File Menu Figure 3-2. File Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions Waypoint Menu Figure 3-3.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Route Menu Figure 3-4. Route Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions Tools Menu Figure 3-5.
Using Navigator’s Interface Tools/Pre-Start Menu Figure 3-6. Tools/Pre-Start Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions View Menu Figure 3-7.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Window Menu Figure 3-8. Window Drop-Down Menu Item Descriptions Help Menu Figure 3-9.
Using Navigator’s Interface Toolbars This section shows each of the Toolbars (Standard, Charting, etc. — Figures 3-10 through 3-21) and gives brief functional descriptions of each Toolbar item. Standard Toolbar Figure 3-10. Standard Toolbar Item Descriptions Waypoints and Routes Toolbar Figure 3-11.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Charting Toolbar Figure 3-12. Charting Toolbar Item Descriptions Alarm Toolbar Figure 3-13.
Using Navigator’s Interface Animation Toolbar Figure 3-14. Animation Toolbar Item Descriptions Tides/Currents Toolbar Figure 3-15.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 3-D View Toolbar Figure 3-16. 3-D View Toolbar Item Descriptions Fishing Toolbar Figure 3-17.
Using Navigator’s Interface Yacht Racing Toolbar Figure 3-18. Yacht Racing Toolbar Item Descriptions Pre-Start Toolbar Figure 3-19. Pre-Start Toolbar Item Descriptions Weather Toolbar Figure 3-20.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Pathfinder Panel Toolbar Figure 3-21. Pathfinder Toolbar Item Descriptions Functionbar Menus Standard Functionbar This subsection illustrates the Standard Functionbar’s menu hierarchy (Figure 3-22), then gives brief explanations for the function of the buttons on each menu level (Figures 3-23 through 3-30).
Using Navigator’s Interface Figure 3-22.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Route Button Figure 3-23. Functionbar Route Button Descriptions Goto Button Figure 3-24. Functionbar Goto Button Descriptions Marks Button Figure 3-25.
Using Navigator’s Interface Top-Level “More” Button Figure 3-26. Functionbar Top-Level “More” Button Descriptions Second-Level “More” Button Figure 3-27.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide File Button Figure 3-28. Functionbar File Button Descriptions Weather Animation Button Figure 3-29.
Using Navigator’s Interface Setup Button Figure 3-30. Functionbar Setup Button Descriptions Radar Functionbar This subsection illustrates the Radar Functionbar’s menu hierarchy (Figure 3-31), then gives brief explanations for the function of the buttons on each menu level (Figures 3-32 through 3-37).
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 3-31.
Using Navigator’s Interface Heading Mode Button Figure 3-32. Radar Functionbar Heading Mode Button Descriptions Targets Button Figure 3-33. Radar Functionbar Targets Button Descriptions Marpa Button Figure 3-34.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Gain Button Figure 3-35.
Using Navigator’s Interface VRM/EBL Buttons The VRM/EBL Functionbar buttons can only be accessed in an open Radar window by clicking the VRM/EBL button on the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar — see Figure 3-21. Figure 3-36.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Tune Button The Tune Functionbar button can only be accessed in an open Radar window by clicking the MULTI button on the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar — see Figure 3-21. Figure 3-37. Radar Functionbar Tune Button Descriptions Sonar Functionbar This section illustrates the Sonar Functionbar’s menu hierarchy (Figure 3-38), then gives brief explanations for the function of the buttons on each menu level (Figures 3-39 through 3-44).
Using Navigator’s Interface Figure 3-38.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Frequency Button Figure 3-39. Sonar Functionbar Frequency Button Descriptions Zoom Button Figure 3-40.
Using Navigator’s Interface Bottom Lock Button Figure 3-41. Sonar Functionbar Bottom Lock Button Descriptions A-Scope Button Figure 3-42.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide VRM/EBL Buttons The VRM/EBL Functionbar buttons can only be accessed in an open Sonar window by clicking the VRM/EBL button on the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar — see Figure 3-21. Figure 3-43.
Using Navigator’s Interface Alarm Buttons The Alarm Functionbar buttons can only be accessed in an open Sonar window by clicking the ALARMS button on the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar — see Figure 3-21. Figure 3-44.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Customizing the Interface This section describes how you can tailor Navigator’s interface to display only the information you require.
Using Navigator’s Interface Commands Tab The Commands tab of the Customize dialog box enables you to customize Navigator’s drop-down menus to display the commands you want to see, rather than the defaults. To customize drop-down menus: STEP 1. Select the drop-down menu that contains the command(s) you want to move 1. From the View menu (or right-click near the Toolbar display area), select Customize to display the Customize dialog box (Figure 3-45). 2.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Toolbars Tab The Toolbars tab of the Customize dialog box enables you to restore Navigator’s Toolbars to their factory default states, and also allows you to create and name (and rename) custom Toolbars. To display the Toolbars tab: 1. From the View menu (or right-click near the Toolbar display area), select Customize to display the Customize dialog box. 2. Click the Toolbars tab (Figure 3-46). To reset Toolbars to original default settings: 1.
Using Navigator’s Interface Click button to perform desired operation on Toolbar Check the Toolbars you want to display or modify Figure 3-46.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Keyboard Tab The Keyboard tab of the Customize dialog box enables you to associate keystroke shortcuts to commonly-used commands in Navigator. For example, to display the Layers dialog box, you might assign the keys Ctrl+L. Then, each time you press that sequence of keys, the Layers dialog box appears. To associate keystrokes with commands: 1. From the View menu (or right-click near the Toolbar display area), select Customize to display the Customize dialog box. 2.
Using Navigator’s Interface Menu Tab The Menu tab of the Customize dialog box is currently non-functional within Navigator; however, it will display if the tab is clicked. Figure 3-48.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Options Tab The Options tab of the Customize dialog box contains checkboxes that control Toolbar and icon display characteristics. You can also download a new appearance profile for the interface that changes the “look and feel” of the controls without affecting their behavior or command structures. To display the Options tab: 1. From the View menu (or right-click near the Toolbar display area), select Customize to display the Customize dialog box. 2.
C Ch haap ptteerr 44 W Wo orrkkiin ng gW Wiitth hC Ch haarrttss A An nd dR Ro ou utteess Overview This chapter explains how to use RayTech Navigator to chart and plot courses for nautical navigation. The chapter is intended to have you navigating with the basics in the shortest possible time, and leaves the more complex Navigator operations for Chapter 5, “Advanced Navigator Functions.” Refer to that chapter if you already have a working knowledge of Navigator.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Working with charts in Navigator consists initially of installing the charts, after which, you can open and display as many or as few as you need. The more charts you decide to install, the longer the overall installation process takes; however, once installed, you can display those charts at the moment you need them without waiting.
Working With Charts And Routes Double-click Raster Charts icon to begin installing charts Figure 4-1. RayTech Settings Dialog Box Figure 4-2.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide The Chart Manager displays all currently available raster charts (although it will be initially empty), and is the starting place for opening installed charts or installing new charts. 4. Click Install New Charts. Chart Installer screen 1 is displayed (Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3. Chart Installer Screen 1 5. 4-4 If you know where the charts you want to load are, click Browse and locate/select the appropriate directory.
Working With Charts And Routes Highlight the charts you want to install, then click Install Now. Progress is shown next to chart. Figure 4-4. Chart Installer Screen 2 6. Highlight the charts you want to install (or click Select All to install every chart), then click Install Now. The progress of each chart’s installation is shown. When the charts have been installed, Chart Manager screen 1 is redisplayed (Figure 4-5). Figure 4-5.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Working With Routes This section explains how to plot and edit routes. A route is a path from location A to location B, and is composed of a series of waypoints that you “place” on a displayed chart. Each waypoint represents a certain position along the path of the route. A route typically has a starting waypoint, an ending waypoint, and as many intermediate waypoints as you need or want. The distance between any two waypoints is known as a leg.
Working With Charts And Routes Creating a Route To create and name a route: 1. As shown in Figure 4-6, select Create Route from the Route menu, or, click the Create Route button on the toolbar. The Quick Route dialog box is displayed (Figure 4-7). To start a route: Select Create Route or click Create Route button on toolbar Figure 4-6. Two Ways of Starting a Route Type a new route name, then click OK, or just click OK to accept default name Figure 4-7.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 2. Type in a name (up to 13 characters including blanks) for your route, or click OK to accept the default name of “Qr.” Note: Identical route names will overwrite each other without a confirmation warning. 3. Click OK. The Standard cursor changes to the Route cursor (Figure 4-8). Move the cursor over the area where you want the route to begin, then left-click the mouse.
Working With Charts And Routes 4. Draw the route you want to take. Left-click at the places where you want to leave a waypoint marker. To remove waypoints, click the Undo Wp button on the toolbar. The route name along with the range and bearing of each leg is displayed between each waypoint (Figure 4-9). 5. As shown in Figure 4-9, when you reach the end of the route, right-click and select Finish Quick Route, or just click the Create Route button on the toolbar.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Editing Routes and Waypoints After you’ve completed plotting a route, you might want to make some changes. Navigator allows you to fully manage your routes and their waypoints, including moving/removing waypoints and routes, working with groups of waypoints, and changing waypoint properties (properties govern how a waypoint appears and behaves on the screen).
Working With Charts And Routes STEP 1. STEP 2. Select the route or waypoint group that contains the waypoints you want to display Click arrow, then select the route you want to add waypoints to STEP 3. Highlight waypoint you want to add to the selected route STEP 4. Highlight the waypoint after which the new waypoint will be added Click >> to add new waypoint to route STEP 5. Click checkbox to display selected route all the time Figure 4-11.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To move (relocate) a waypoint: 1. As shown in Figure 4-12, place the cursor over the waypoint you want to move, then press and hold the left mouse button. 2. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want the waypoint moved, then release the button. The waypoint moves to the new location. To move a waypoint: Place cursor over waypoint, press and hold the left mouse button, then move to new location and release Figure 4-12.
Working With Charts And Routes To move the waypoint you’re heading toward to your vessel’s current position: 1. As shown in Figure 4-13, select Move Destination to Vessel from the Waypoint menu, or, click Marks/Dest to Vessel on the function bar. The waypoint you are approaching is moved to your vessel’s current location. Figure 4-13. Moving the Waypoint You Are Approaching To The Vessel To move the waypoint you’re heading away from to your vessel’s current position: 1.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To put a new waypoint at your vessel’s current position: 1. As shown in Figure 4-15, select Place Waypoint at Vessel from the Waypoint menu, or, click Marks/Wpt at Vessel on the function bar. The Waypoint At Vessel information dialog box appears (Figure 4-16). The dialog box shows the time the waypoint is added, and has a space where you can type relevant information, such as location, water depth and temperature, etc. 2.
Working With Charts And Routes To put a new waypoint at the cursor’s current position: 1. As shown in Figure 4-17, click Marks/Wpt at Cursor on the function bar (this function cannot be accessed from the Waypoints drop-down menu). The Standard cursor 2. changes to the Route cursor . Place the cursor where you want the new waypoint, then left-click. The new waypoint appears on the chart. Figure 4-17.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To put a man overboard waypoint at the vessel’s current position: 1. As shown in Figure 4-18, select Place Waypoint at Cursor from the Waypoint menu, click MOB on the toolbar, or click More/More/Man Overboard on the function bar. The man overboard marker is placed automatically at the vessel’s current position, Navigator calculates the most direct route back to the marker, and automatically makes that route the active route. Figure 4-18.
Working With Charts And Routes To delete a waypoint from a route: 1. Place the cursor over the waypoint you want to delete, then right-click to display the Chart Action popup menu (Figure 4-19). 2. Select Delete Waypoint. The waypoint is removed from the chart. Note: You can also delete waypoints from the Waypoint Properties dialog box. Refer to “Modifying Waypoints” later in this section. Right-click on waypoint to display Chart Action popup, then select Delete Waypoint Figure 4-19.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Modifying Waypoints You can change how/where/when any waypoint is displayed by editing the Waypoint Properties dialog box. To modify a waypoint’s display characteristics: 1. Place the cursor over the waypoint you want to modify, then right-click to display the Chart Action popup menu. 2. Select Waypoint Properties to display the Waypoint Properties dialog box (Figure 4-20). Note: You can also double-click on a waypoint to display the Waypoint Properties dialog box.
Working With Charts And Routes The Waypoints Properties dialog box contains the following: • Group Name field –Name of waypoint group. • Groups button – Displays group action menu (Fig. 4-20). • Waypoint Name field – Name of waypoint. • Rename button – Click to rename waypoint. • Latitude field – Latitude coordinate of waypoint. • Range field – Displayed only if Relative box is checked and Pinged box is unchecked. Displays range of waypoint in Metric or English units.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide • Relative waypoint drop-down menu – Displayed only if Relative box is checked and Pinged box is unchecked. Choose the waypoint you want the current waypoint to be relative-to — refer to “Setting Relative Waypoints” for more information. • Marker icons display window – Displays the various icons you can use to represent the waypoint. • New button – Adds a new waypoint to the group. • Delete button – Deletes the waypoint from the group.
Working With Charts And Routes 6. In the Range field, type the range at which you want WP2 to remain relative from WP1. For example, if you enter 300 miles, WP2 will always remain at a range of 300 miles from WP1, no matter where WP1 is repositioned on the chart. 7. In the Bearing field, type the bearing at which you want WP2 to remain relative from WP1. For example, if you enter 90 degrees, WP2 will always remain at a bearing of 90 degrees from WP1, no matter where WP1 is repositioned on the chart. 8.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Working With Waypoint Groups You can create as many different groups of waypoints as you need, and then manipulate the individual waypoints within those groups. Waypoint groups can be added/deleted/renamed just like individual waypoints, and waypoints can be swapped between groups, sent-to and retrieved-from the Waypoint Recycle Bin. To create a new waypoint group: 1.
Working With Charts And Routes To rename a waypoint group: 1. Double-click on a waypoint (or select Edit Route from the Route menu, then click Waypoint Properties) to display the Waypoint Properties dialog box (Figure 4-20). 2. Click the Group Name drop-down menu, then select the group you want to rename. 3. As shown in Figure 4-20, click Groups to display the Group Action popup menu. 4. Select Rename Waypoint Group. The Rename Waypoint Group dialog box is displayed (Figure 4-22). 5.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To delete a waypoint group: 1. Double-click on a waypoint (or select Edit Route from the Route menu, then click Waypoint Properties) to display the Waypoint Properties dialog box (Figure 4-20). 2. Click the Group Name drop-down menu, then select the group you want to delete. 3. Click Groups to display the Group Action popup menu. 4. Select Delete Waypoint Group.
Working With Charts And Routes To display or hide a waypoint group: 1. Double-click on a waypoint (or select Edit Route from the Route menu, then click Waypoint Properties) to display the Waypoint Properties dialog box (Figure 4-20). 2. Click the Group Name drop-down menu, then select the group you want to delete. 3. Click Groups to display the Group Action popup menu. 4. Select Show Group on Chart to display the waypoints, or Hide Group on Chart to remove them.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using the Waypoint Recycle Bin When you delete waypoints, they are placed into a recycle bin from which you can later (in the same Navigator session) retrieve them if you need to. It’s important to keep in mind that the waypoint recycle bin is emptied, permanently deleting all waypoints it contains, each time you restart Navigator. To retrieve waypoints from the recycle bin: 1.
Working With Charts And Routes STEP 1. Click drop-down, then select waypoint group to restore to STEP 2. Select waypoints you want to retrieve from Recycle Bin Click Move -> to retrieve and restore waypoints STEP 3. Figure 4-26.
C Ch haap ptteerr 55 A Ad dvvaan ncceed dN Naavviig gaatto orr F Fu un nccttiio on nss Overview This chapter covers the more advanced Navigator functions such as Radar and Sonar. It also includes information about using Polars data and graphics to analyze and fine-tune your racing sailboat’s performance. Using Radar With Navigator This sections explains how to use the various Radar functions within Navigator.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide The hsb2 Series Pathfinder Plus Radar system includes the following: • Range scales: 1/8nm to 24nm up to 72nm (scanner-dependent). • Automatic and manual control of tuning, gain and sea clutter. • Two Variable Range Markers (VRMs) and Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs), allowing target range and bearing measurements. • Target wakes and target expansion mode. • Add marks to record important or dangerous locations. • 10 Target MARPA for target tracking and risk analysis.
Advanced Navigator Functions Displaying the Radar Screen Data from your Pathfinder PLUS Radar can be repeated in a separate RayTech Navigator window or overlaid on a chart. To display radar data in a separate window: 1. Make sure the radar is operational and correctly connected to the PC. 2. Power on the radar unit. 3. Click File/Open. The Open window appears. 4. Double click the Radar icon. The radar window opens with the radar function in Standby mode. 5.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Displaying the Control Panel You can display a Control Panel dialog box on the outside of the radar window, which enables you to modify a number of radar settings. To display the Control Panel: 1. From within the Radar Window, click the right mouse button. 2. Select View/Control Panel. The Control Panel (Figure 5-1) is displayed along the side of the radar window. 3. Click the right mouse button and select View/Control Panel again to toggle the Control Panel off.
Advanced Navigator Functions Using the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar The Pathfinder Panel is a special toolbar that simulates the functions of the buttons of the hsb2 Series Radar and Fishfinder display units. When one of the buttons is pressed, the associated soft key functions appear in the function bar below. You can access the Pathfinder Panel from either the View Menu or the Toolbars button on the Standard toolbar.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using the Range Control The radar display can be viewed at various scales by using the range (zoom) control. The shortest range scale gives a maximum range of 1/8 nautical miles, measured from the default center to the top of the radar picture. The longest range scale gives a maximum range of between 24 and 72 nautical miles, depending upon the type of your scanner.
Advanced Navigator Functions The Standard Range Scale Details of the standard ranges are shown in the table below. You can also customize the range scales by specifying different ranges. Radar Range Scales Maximum Range (nm) Number of Range Rings Range Ring Interval (nm) 0.125 0.25 0.5 0.75 2 2 4 3 0.0625 0.125 0.125 0.25 1.5 3 6 6 0.25 0.5 6 12 24* 48* 72* 6 6 6 6 6 1 2 4 8 12 * The maximum range depends on your scanner type.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Determining Actual Radar Range The actual maximum radar range is essentially line-of-sight, and is limited by the height of the scanner and the height of the target as shown below lists some range examples: Radar Range Antenna Height (m) Target Height (m) Maximum Range (nm) 3 3 7.8 3 10 10.9 5 3 8.9 5 10 12.0 Note: The ranges shown in the table are theoretical maximum ranges.
Advanced Navigator Functions Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture Navigational echoes may be large, small, bright or faint, depending not only on the size of the object but also on its orientation and surface. Different objects reflect the radar signals in different ways. For example, vertical objects such as cliffs reflect signals better than sloping ones such as sandbanks. High coastlines and mountainous coastal regions can be observed at the longest radar range.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Controls to Adjust the Radar Picture Control Option Function Default Setting AUTO GAIN Controls the strength of the target returns SEA Reduces sea returns AUTO-HARBOR RAIN Reduces close rain or snow returns OFF FTC Reduces distant rain or snow returns OFF SEA SEA Reduces sea returns AUTO-HARBOR MULTI TUNE Fine tunes the receiver AUTO GAIN TARGETS INT REJ Turns interference rejection on/off ON EXPANSION Turns target expansion on/off OFF WAKES Tu
Advanced Navigator Functions Side Lobes A small part of the RF energy from each transmitted pulse is radiated outside the single narrow beam. This produces side lobe patterns, shown in Figure 5-2. Side lobes have no effect on distant or small surface objects; however, the echo from a large object at short range may produce an arc on the radar screen similar to a range ring or a series of echoes forming a broken arc.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Multiple Echoes Multiple echoes (Figure 5-4) appear if there is a large target with a wide vertical surface at a comparatively short range. The transmitted signal will be reflected back and forth between the target and your own ship. Multiple echoes therefore appear beyond the true targets echo on the same bearing, as shown in the figure below. This is not very common. Figure 5-4.
Advanced Navigator Functions Radar Gain Control The Gain control adjusts the level of the display of signals received from the scanner; it is equivalent to a volume control on a radio. The Gain control can be set either to Auto or Manual modes. In Auto mode, the Pathfinder Plus radar optimizes the setting. In harbors or close proximity to land different auto settings may be necessary to cater for the effects of land clutter.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide 4. If you select Manual mode, the arrow control buttons appear. Use the up/down arrows to increase/decrease the Manual Gain. Important: Because the changes to the settings are made immediately, you cannot revert to the previous setting by clicking CLEAR. 5. When you have set the controls to the levels you require, press ENTER, CLEAR, or BACK to return to the default level of soft keys.
Advanced Navigator Functions Note: On short range scales, do not set the Sea Clutter control so high that all clutter is removed, since this could prevent you from seeing close-echo targets. The SEA control can be set to Auto-Harbor (default), Auto-Offshore or Manual mode. In Auto-Offshore mode, the Pathfinder Plus Radar optimizes its settings to account for the effects of sea clutter. In harbors or close proximity to land different auto settings may be necessary to cater for the effects of land clutter.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Rain Clutter Control The radar can see echoes from rain or snow. Returns from storm areas and rain squalls consist of countless small echoes that continuously change size, intensity, and position (Figure 5-6). These returns sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell. The RAIN and FTC controls are used to reduce this clutter, so that targets masked by the clutter can be seen on the radar picture.
Advanced Navigator Functions If you turn the RAIN or FTC control Off (equivalent to setting the level to 0%), the actual setting is stored, and restored when you turn the control on again. Keep in mind however, that RAIN and FTC are reset to Off at power-on. To adjust the RAIN and FTC controls: 1. Select a range appropriate to the adjustment you want to make. 2. From the Pathfinder Panel, click the GAIN button. The Gain buttons are displayed. or Click the right mouse button and select View/Control Panel.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Tuning the Receiver The TUNE control is used to fine-tune the receiver in the scanner for maximum target returns on the display. In Auto mode, the radar tunes itself automatically on all range scales. Raymarine recommends that you leave the TUNE control in Auto mode. If you set the TUNE control to Manual, you will need to adjust it about 10 minutes after you have turned on the radar, since the required setting changes after the magnetron has warmed up.
Advanced Navigator Functions Changing the Target Display The Pathfinder PLUS Radar allows you to improve target visibility by changing the following: • Interference rejection (In Rej) • Target expansion (Expansion) • Target wakes (Wakes) These controls are accessed from the Functionbar Targets Button. To change target mode settings: 1. Click the Targets button. 2. Click In Rej to toggle On/Off. 3. Click Expansion to toggle On/Off. 4. Click Wakes to select Off, Short, Medium, or Long wakes. 5.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Interference Rejection Mutual radar interference is likely when two or more radar-equipped vessels are operating within range of each other. This usually appears as a series of small dots moving to and from the display center in a straight line or a long, sweeping curve (Figure 5-7). This type of interference is most noticeable at long ranges. Figure 5-7.
Advanced Navigator Functions Target Wakes You can see the direction and speed with which targets are moving relative to your vessel by selecting the target wakes display option. When wakes are switched on, the target is displayed at the brightest level and the previous positions of targets are retained at successively fainter levels on the screen. You can select long, medium or short wakes, which retain information from previous scans at a reduced video level.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Note: When using VRM/EBL, you may want to turn off the range rings to make the VRMs clearer. To do this, use the Color control in the Control Panel to change the color of the range rings to the same color as the background. When a VRM/EBL pair is active, its bearing and range are displayed in its associated data box, which can be moved, deleted or reinstated. VRMs move if you change the range scale, so that the actual range you have marked is maintained.
Advanced Navigator Functions Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel To measure the range and/or bearing of a target or point from your vessels position, you need to place a VRM/EBL and move it so that it crosses the target or point for which you require the bearing or range. When you turn on a VRM/EBL, it is displayed in its last-used position. Note: If the VRMs last-used position is outside the radar picture at the current range setting, it is placed at its default position instead.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Moving a VRM/EBL You can control VRM/EBL separately or together. To move a VRM or EBL: 1. Click the VRM/EBL button on the Pathfinder Panel. 2. Click the button that corresponds to what you want to modify: VRM/EBL 1 or VRM/EBL 2. A drop-down dialog box for the selected VRM/EBL appears. 3. Click VRM/EBL On to display the selected VRM/EBL on the radar picture in its last-used position. The object is displayed with dashed-lines. 4.
Advanced Navigator Functions Placing Marks The Marks function allows you to place a mark anywhere on the radar screen. Radar marks are not the same as chart waypoints and cannot be used in routes, nor can they be transferred to other displays. Marks are placed with the default mark symbol at either cursor or vessel position. Marks are stored with their latitude, longitude and symbol; and the information is retained when the radar is turned off. To place a mark symbol at the cursor position: 1.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Introduction to MARPA The hsb2 Series displays include a Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) function for target tracking and risk analysis. MARPA improves the standard of collision avoidance by obtaining detailed information for several automatically tracked targets. MARPA provides continuous, accurate, and rapid situation evaluation. You can acquire up to ten targets, which are then automatically tracked by the MARPA system.
Advanced Navigator Functions Symptoms of such conditions are that acquisition is difficult and the MARPA vectors are unstable; the symbol wanders away from the target, locks onto another target or changes to a lost target symbol. If any of these conditions are present, acquisition and tracking may need to be re-initiated or, in some cases be impossible to maintain. Improving the quality of the heading data will reduce the effect of the other conditions.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 5-9. Radar Target Symbol Key Target Vector and History The MARPA targets can be displayed with a vector line showing where they will be at a certain time in the future, (assuming present course and speed). You can select a relative or true vector and the vector length. You can also select to view the targets history, this appears as a series of dots that are dropped by the target as it makes way. The interval between them is selectable.
Advanced Navigator Functions Acquiring a MARPA Target The MARPA functions are accessed through the MARPA default soft key, and some options are available using the right mouse button. To acquire a MARPA target: 1. Double-click the left mouse button over the target. or 1. Click MENU on the Pathfinder Panel Toolbar and select MARPA Set Up. The MARPA Box appears. 2. Click Acquire Target in the MARPA Box. 3. Position the cursor over the required target and click the left mouse button. or 1.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Deleting a MARPA Target To remove a target from the Marpa database: 1. Click MARPA on the Functionbar. 2. Click MARPA List. The Marpa database is displayed. 3. Select a target from the list, and then click Delete to remove the selected target. or 1. Click the right mouse button. 2. Select MARPA > Clear. 3. Click the left mouse button on the selected target to remove it from the screen.
Advanced Navigator Functions To acquire a target: 1. Click Acquire Target in the MARPA Box. The cursor is displayed with arrows on all four corners. 2. Position the cursor over the required target and click the left mouse button. To clear a target: 1. Click Clear Target in the MARPA box. The cursor is displayed with arrows on all four corners. 2. Position the cursor over the required target and click the left mouse button. To view target data the MARPA List: 1. Click MARPA List in the MARPA box.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using Sonar With Navigator Data from your hsb2 Series Fishfinder can transferred and displayed (repeated) in a separate Navigator window. The hsb2 Series Fishfinders use sound waves (sonar) to find fish and show the bottom of a lake or sea. The transducer sends high-frequency sound waves down into the water; these sound waves strike fish, the bottom, or other objects in the water and return as echoes.
Advanced Navigator Functions Pathfinder Panel for Sonar The Pathfinder Panel is a special toolbar that simulates the functions of the buttons of the hsb2 Series Radar and Fishfinder display units. When one of the buttons are pressed, the associated function buttons appear in the Sonar Functionbar. You can access the Pathfinder Panel from either the View Menu or the Toolbars button on the Standard toolbar.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Fish Indications When the Fishfinder detects a fish, it displays an arch-shaped mark. In general, a larger arch indicates a larger fish, though this is not always true. For example, if there are two fish of the same size: one is close to the surface, the other is near the bottom. The fish that is close to the surface has a larger arch because, being closer, more sound waves are returned to the Fishfinder.
Advanced Navigator Functions Effect of Frequency and Boat Speed The return from a fish has a different appearance depending on the frequency used: 50kHz produces a wide beam, so a fish spotted by this frequency gives a broad arch; the 200 kHz beam is narrower so the same fish produces a narrower arch. The shape of the arch is also affected by the speed of the boat. If the boat is moving slowly, the arches tend to be longer; if the boat is moving more quickly, the arches are short and peaked.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 5-12. Sonar Target Bottom Indicators Depth Target ID You can select whether or not the depth appears for displayed fish echoes. When Target Depth ID is set to ON, the depth is displayed just above each fish echo. When set to OFF, the depth of each echo is not displayed. To toggle on and off the Target Depth ID 5-36 1. Click MENU on the Pathfinder Panel. 2. Click the Target Depth ID button to toggle on/off.
Advanced Navigator Functions Selecting the Background Color The background color you select for the primary Sonar window is used on all the Sonar windows (scrolling bottom, Zoom, Bottom Lock and A-Scope). You will probably find that you need to change the background color in different light conditions. For example, a white background is probably easiest to see in bright sunlight, but a black background may be preferable at night. To change the background color: 1.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide The Fishfinder automatically adjusts the scroll speed, based on depth. You also can manually adjust the speed. If you select automatic adjustment, the scroll speed relates to boat speed as follows: • Less than, or equal to 0.5 kn, scroll speed is constant at 10% • Between 0.
Advanced Navigator Functions Adjusting the Range Control The Fishfinder automatically adjusts the display range. Alternatively, the RANGE key lets you select the maximum depth displayed on the scrolling bottom and A-Scope displays. You can also set the shift value to move the image window up or down within the current range. If you select automatic range adjustment, the Fishfinder selects the shallowest range that still keeps the bottom in the lower half of the display window.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Selecting the Power Setting The POWER MODE Functionbar button allows adjustment of the transducer signal. When AUTO is selected (default), the Fishfinder automatically determines the power setting based on the current depth. LO power (10 W) is used in depth ranges less than 20 feet and HI power (600 or 1000 W, depending on your transducer) is selected for depths greater than 20 feet.
Advanced Navigator Functions Split Frequency – The transducer can operate in both 50 kHz and 200 kHz frequencies at the same time. If you choose split frequency operation, the scrolling bottom display is split horizontally; the upper half shows the 200 kHz detailed view and the lower half shows the 50 kHz image. You can also choose the split frequency display with the Fishfinder display options: Bottom Lock, A-Scope, or Zoom. To change the frequency: 1.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To adjust the Gain: 1. On the Pathfinder Panel, click GAIN. The Gain function buttons appear. 2. Click the Gain button for the appropriate frequency: 50KHz or 200KHz. 3. Click the large button to toggle between Auto or Manual Gain. 4. Click the arrow keys to adjust the level. Adjusting Color Gain The Color Gain determines how echoes of different strengths are displayed.
Advanced Navigator Functions Using the A-Scope The scrolling bottom display provides a historical record of sonar echoes. A-Scope displays a real-time image of the bottom structure and fish directly below the transducer, alongside the scrolling bottom display. At the lower end of the window, A-Scope also displays the patented Bottom Coverage width indication. To display the A-Scope image: 1. From the top-level Functionbar menu, click A-Scope. 2. Click A-Scope Mode. A drop-down menu appears. 3.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using Bottom Lock The scrolling bottom display provides a top-down view, referenced from the surface of the water. Bottom Lock shows a water column of fixed height, referenced from the bottom, that appears flat. It removes bottom detail to provide an image of objects directly above the bottom, and is useful when you are looking for fish that feed close to the bottom.
Advanced Navigator Functions Using the White Line The White Line feature separates echoes from fish near the bottom and the bottom itself. When White Line is switched on, the Fishfinder displays echoes differently. The strongest echoes display in the background color with a thin line on top. All other echoes remain unchanged. To switch the white line feature on and off: 1. On the Pathfinder Panel, click MULTI, the White Line button is displayed. 2.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide If the Bottom Lock or A-Scope image is displayed, selecting Zoom automatically switches Off Bottom Lock or A-Scope. If you have split frequency selected, the selected Zoom image is displayed in both frequency windows. Using Alarms The ALARMS Functionbar button is used to set up alarms: three alarms are available to alert you to the presence of fish, shallow water, and deep water.
Advanced Navigator Functions To set an alarm: 1. On the Pathfinder Panel, click ALARMS. 2. Click the button for the desired alarm: For the Fish Alarm, click FISH ALARM to toggle the alarm On/Off. For the Shallow Alarm or Deep Alarm, click SHALLOW ALARM or DEEP ALARM soft key to display two new Functionbar keys. 3. Press the ALARM to toggle the alarm On/Off, then press the ALARM DEPTH and use the up/down arrows to change the alarm limit. 4.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Distance-behind-boat is displayed next to the vertical line, at the top of the window. The VRM distance units correspond to the depth units assigned in System Set Up as follows: System Depth Unit VRM Distance Unit Meters Meters Feet Feet Fathoms Fathoms The distance-from-boat continues to update as your boat moves. However, the vertical line does not scroll with the scrolling Fishfinder image.
Advanced Navigator Functions Using Waypoints The MARKS Functionbar button lets you to place up to 998 waypoints. A waypoint is a position, normally entered on a chart as a reference, or as a place to go to. A waypoint can be placed at the cursor position or at the vessel’s current position (this is sometimes known as an event mark); all waypoints placed on the Fishfinder are stored in a waypoint database list with position, depth and temperature when it was placed.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using Polars to Optimize Your Performance This section explains how to use Navigator’s Polars plotting functionality to analyze and fine-tune your boat’s performance. Intended primarily for the experienced sailor, Polars uses a group of variables (such as apparent/true/corrected wind angles, boat speed, heel/pitch, and so forth) to determine what heading you should set your boat upon to achieve the best possible speed under varying wind conditions.
Advanced Navigator Functions Collecting Data The accuracy of the analysis presented by Polars depends upon the volume and accuracy of the data collected. There are two primary areas within Polars where you can enter and modify data: the Polar tab and the Data tab (Figure 5-13). The Polar tab displays the Polar Parameters screen, which contains variables/values used to plot the Polar graph.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Polar Parameters Screen To enter data into the Polar Parameters screen, do the following: 1. On the Polars screen, click the Polar tab. The Polar Parameters screen is displayed (Figure 5-14). Click on any cell to edit its value Click Apply to plot new variables after editing Click Open to load Polar Parameters Click Save/Save As to save changes to file Loaded Polar Parameters filename appears here Figure 5-14. Polar Parameters Screen 5-52 2.
Advanced Navigator Functions 4. To edit individual values, click on the cell you want to change. The value is highlighted.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Data Tests Screen To enter values into the Data Tests screen, do the following: 1. On the Polars screen, click the Data tab. The Data Tests screen is displayed (Figure 5-15). This screen initially contains a single row of test data; however, you can store and edit as many different test data rows as you need, each row representing a unique run and its associated performance statistics.
Advanced Navigator Functions 2. Double-click on the test data row you want to edit. The corresponding Test Parameters screen appears (Figure 516). The data that you see in this screen comes from Navigator’s database, which contains data you’ve saved from various from trips. The parameter definitions are as follows: Test – Name you choose for this set of test data. Date – Date of test run.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Twd – True wind direction, in degrees. The magnetic bearing that the wind is coming from, calculated to appear as though measured from a stationary boat. CorTwa – Corrected True wind angle, in degrees. CorTws – Corrected True wind speed, in knots. CorTwd – Corrected True wind direction, in degrees. Bsp – Boat speed, in knots. Vmg – Velocity made good, in knots.
Advanced Navigator Functions ForestayStrain – Set – The direction of the current, in degrees. Drift – The velocity of the current, in knots. Figure 5-16. Test Parameters Screen 3. Type your data into the appropriate fields, then click OK when you are finished. 4. You can further refine your analysis by using filters to narrow the number of data test rows displayed in the Data Tests screen.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 5-17. Filters Screen The Filters screen selections sort the data test rows as follows: > = TWS – Displays only those tests having True Wind Speed greater-than-or-equal-to the value entered. < = TWS – Displays only those tests having True Wind Speed less-than-or-equal-to the value entered. > = TWA – Displays only those tests having True Wind Angle greater-than-or-equal-to the value entered.
Advanced Navigator Functions How to Graph and Read a Polar Plot This section lists the basic steps you must perform to graph and read a Polar Plot screen (Figures 5-14 and 5-18). The Polar Plot screen graphs the theoretical headings your boat should take toward specified targets (both upwind and down) when encountering various wind conditions.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To read a Polar plot, refer to the example in Figure 5-18 and the following plot component definitions: • The bottom axis shows boat speed range in knots, with the minimum/maximum speed and speed interval determined by you, depending on the scale you want plotted. • The top axis describes an arc of 180° representing your boat’s direction with respect to the wind. At 0° you are sailing directly into the wind, at 180° you are sailing directly with the wind.
Advanced Navigator Functions Current boat speed and heading, as entered into Data Test screen Click to set scale of bottom axis (boat speed in knots) Click to plot optimum heading for selected range of True Wind Speed Figure 5-18.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using the Upwind, Downwind, and Vmc Plot Screens The Upwind, Downwind, and Vmc Plot (Velocity Made good on Course) screens enable you to directly analyze those aspects of the Polar plot by reducing the display content to only those elements.
Advanced Navigator Functions The Downwind Plot screen (Figure 5-20) calculates the best angle and boat speed when sailing downwind and displays: • Velocity Made Good relative to True Wind Angle – click Vmg to view, then select the True Wind Speed range to plot by clicking on the Tws (kts) up/down arrows or by entering numbers directly. • Boat Speed relative to True Wind Speed – click Bsp to view. • True Wind Angle relative to True Wind Speed – click Twa to view. Figure 5-20.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide The Vmc Plot screen (Figure 5-21) displays the Velocity Made good on Course toward a specific mark or target. Although similar in concept to Vmg, Vmc is equal-to Vmg only when the bearing to the mark and wind direction are identical. Vmc is used when you expect the wind to change between your present position and the target (primarily in long course racing).
Advanced Navigator Functions Calibrating to Ensure Data Accuracy The accuracy of the data generated by your instruments and performance evaluation systems depends on accurate calibration. While the following subsection presents an introductory explanation of instrument calibration, you must refer to the manuals that came with your instrumentation systems for the specific calibration procedures.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Compass Calibration Compass calibration involves two procedures: Deviation and Heading Error calibration. Calibrating Deviation corrects compass error around the different points of the compass. Keep in mind that some instrumentation systems have the ability to swing (calibrate) the compass automatically. Heading Error calibration ensures that the heading the compass indicates always reflects your true heading.
Advanced Navigator Functions Here are some important guidelines for successful Awa offset calibration: • Choose a day with no wind shear, minimal gradient, and a steady True Wind Speed. • Ensure that Navigator’s DataTrak utility is online and operational. • Sail upwind at your optimum close-hauled angle. • Complete four to six tacks in steady wind conditions. • Use the “wand method” of averaging in the charts to ascertain the difference in Awa on each tack.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Figure 5-22. Twa Corrections Screen It’s important to note that depending on your instrumentation system’s damping, the Twa value can take up to 30 seconds to “settle down” after a tack/gybe. Whether you add or subtract the value depends upon whether the instruments have either lifted or headed during the tack. The same convention applies to a downwind gybe, whereby a lift takes you away from, and a header takes you closer to, the bottom mark.
Advanced Navigator Functions True Wind Speed Calibration True Wind Speed calibration assumes that the True Wind Speed upwind reflects the correct value. However, when sailing downwind, airflow over the masthead unit is affected by the spinnaker. Therefore, downwind Tws must be corrected so that your instruments show the same Tws value upwind and down. The simplest method to achieve this is to measure wind speed upwind and then calculate an average using the wand method.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Using the Engine Instrument Panel This section explains how to display and configure the engine instrument panel (Figure 5-24). The panel is composed of up to ten gauges, including a tachometer, oil pressure gauge, volt meter, etc. You can select which gauges are displayed and what they show, and you can monitor the operation of up to two onboard engines with two concurrently displayed engine panels.
Advanced Navigator Functions Click button to reset engine hour trip meter Figure 5-24. Single Engine Instrument Panel with Tachometer Displaying the Panel 1. From the File menu, select Open. The Open Window dialog box is displayed. 2. Double-click the Engine Panel icon to display the gauges.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Configuring the Panel Navigator allows you to choose the gauges you want displayed and in most cases, what they display. To configure the panel, perform the following steps: 1. Move the cursor to the title bar of the engine panel and click the right mouse button. From the pop-up menu that appears, select Settings. The Engine Panel Settings Screen is displayed (Figure 5-25).
Advanced Navigator Functions 3. Select a gauge, then decide whether you want the gauge displayed by clicking Enabled. Next, select the setting(s) you want that gauge to display. In Figure 5-24, the tachometer has been enabled, and the range has been set to a 6000 RPM maximum. 4. Repeat Step 3 for all gauges you want displayed on the panel. 5. Click the Panel tab. As shown in Figure 5-26, the checkboxes on the Panel tab allow you to: • Display gauge sets for one or two engines.
A Ap pp peen nd diixx A A C Co on nn neeccttiin ng gP Peerriip ph heerraall IIn nssttrru um meen nttss Overview This appendix gives a technically-oriented general explanation of common marine instrument/cabling principles, and then shows you how to connect the various instruments and devices that can interface with RayTech Navigator. These include GPS, radar and sonar, autopilots, and other navigational reporting devices and systems.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Connecting to Instruments Via an NMEA Cable This section explains the basics of connecting Navigator to the NMEA leads of a GPS, an NMEA-equipped instrument, radar, and an autopilot. These connections are made using a 9-pin NMEA cable (Figure A-1, Raymarine Part No. E86001), one end of which connects to your PC’s COM port, the other to the various devices. In addition to the cable diagram, specific NMEA lead connection assignments are given for each type of device.
Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments Connecting Directly to a GPS When connecting Navigator directly to a GPS system, follow these guidelines: • Verify that GPS NMEA output is turned on. • Set the GPS datum to WGS84. To connect directly to a GPS system, refer to Figure A-1 and Table A-1. Table A-1.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Connecting Directly to NMEA-Equipped Instruments Most instrument systems are equipped to accept incoming NMEA data from your GPS, and will output additional collected NMEA data, such as vessel position, heading, speed, water depth, etc. To connect Navigator directly to an NMEA-equipped instrument system, refer to Figure A-1 and Table A-2. Table A-2.
Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments Connecting Directly to Radar In order for Navigator to be able to display range rings, cursor information, and electronic bearing lines, the radar system you use must be able to output the NMEA RSD string. To display MARPA targets, your radar must be able to output NMEA TLL or TTM strings. If you are going to this feature, make sure your radar system is correctly tracking the MARPA targets before connecting it to Navigator.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Connecting Directly an Autopilot Then following cabling instructions apply to most autopilot systems; however, you should also refer to the “Connecting Specific Instruments and Devices” section later in this appendix and to the manual that came with your autopilot. Your autopilot must support NMEA 2.1 strings APA or APB. To connect directly to an autopilot, refer to Figure A-1 and Table A-4. Table A-4.
Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments Connecting Specific Instruments and Devices The subsections that follow explain how to connect Navigator to various manufacturers’ instruments and devices. ™ Connecting to a Raymarine Direct SeaTalk Interface You connect Navigator to a Raymarine Direct SeaTalk interface (Part No. E85001) using Cable Part No. E86001 as shown in Figure A-2. This interface converts the SeaTalk data format into RS-232 signals and vice-versa.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Connecting to a Raytheon Autohelm System The optimum way to connect Navigator to a Raytheon Autohelm system is to use the Direct SeaTalk Interface, Raymarine Part No. E85001 (Figure A-2). You can also use a Z290 SeaTalk-to-NMEA converter for this connection; however, keep in mind that not all SeaTalk features are supported by the Z290. Therefore, to ensure full communications, we recommend that you use the Direct SeaTalk Interface.
Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments Connecting to B&G Instruments Navigator connects to the B&G 290, 390, 690, 790, and 2000 instrumentation systems through the B&G Performance Board or through a B&G NMEA FFD display. (For other B&G instruments, refer to “NMEA Basics,” earlier in this appendix.) Using the B&G Performance Board has the advantage of enabling Navigator to automatically send data back to the B&G unit for remote display. To connect Navigator to a B&G Performance Board: 1.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Connecting to KVH Instruments Navigator connects to KVH instruments via KVH’s NMEA Box or Race Box interface devices. Connecting via the Race Box offer the advantage of automatically sending Navigator data back to the KVH system’s displays. If you use the Race Box, you will also need the NMEA Box, because the Race Box doesn’t propagate all of the NMEA data. To connect to a KVH Race Box, refer to Figure A-1 and Table A-8.
Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments Connecting to Ockam Instruments Navigator connects to Ockam instruments via Ockam’s Model 050D RS-232 Interface (which you must supply). You must also set two switches on the Ockam unit. Note: You can connect Navigator to any model Ockam RS-232 Interface; however, to ensure optimum reliability of the data transfer, we recommend that you use Ockam Model 050D. To connect to an Ockam Model 050D RS-232 Interface: 1. Set Switch S1 on Model 050D to 4. 2.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Basic NMEA and RS-232 Cabling Principles This section explains some of the basic principles involved with National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and RS-232 electrical connections. Knowledge of this information is not required to connect Navigator to the various peripheral devices; however, it is provided for the advanced user as pertinent technical background. NMEA Basics Most marine electronic devices that output data do so over NMEA ports.
Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments Important: when performing the above connection, be sure you connect the devices directly; do not use the vessel’s DC ground circuit to carry the Transmit (negative) signal. You may encounter devices that do not properly implement the NMEA specification, and share their Transmit (negative) lead with the device’s DC power ground circuit.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide To wire an RS-232 device to provide input to an NMEA device: 1. Connect the RS-232 Device’s Tx lead to the NMEA Device’s Rx+ lead. 2. Connect the RS-232 Device’s SGnd lead to the NMEA Device’s Rx- lead. To wire an RS-232 device to receive input from an NMEA device: 1. Connect the RS-232 Device’s Rx lead to the NMEA Device’s Tx+ lead. 2. Connect the RS-232 Device’s SGnd lead to the NMEA Device’s Tx- lead.
Appendix A – Connecting Peripheral Instruments Circuit Grounding Issues By far the most important issue in electrical connections is proper circuit grounding. In addition to all the other electrical gremlins that poor grounding gives rise to, instrument signals are easily scrambled if they are badly grounded, resulting in erratic and unreliable displays. Installations with both AC and DC current have separate ground circuits for each.
RayTech Navigator User’s Guide Connecting With a KiwiTech Cable The section gives the pin/lead configurations for the earlier KiwiTech 9- and 25-pin NMEA cables (Tables A-10 and A-11). For optimum Navigator performance, we recommend that you update and use Raymarine Cable Part No. E86001. Table A-10.
Raymarine Interim Sheet RayTech Navigator Version 4.1 This interim sheet describes enhancements made to RayTech Navigator version 4.1 that are not described in the User’s Guide. Route Enhancements Waypoint/Route Transfer RayTech V4.1 introduces a revised feature that enables you to export your waypoints and routes to a file, or send them by e-mail, or transfer them to/ from a Raymarine electronic device via hsb2. ➤ To transfer a waypoint or route: 1.
2 Raymarine Interim Sheet 2. Click Next. The HSB2 Waypoint Transfer dialog appears. 3. Click the Change Option button. The Waypoint Sending Option dialog appears. 4. Select the waypoints/routes you wish to send. 5. Click OK. By default, the Waypoint/Route Transfer feature transfers all waypoints and routes stored by RayTech. Raymarine electronics have storage limits of 1000 waypoints and 20 routes, each containing a maximum of 50 waypoints. RayTech does not have such a limitation.
Raymarine Interim Sheet 3 1. Select Transfer waypoints and routes via HSB2 from the Waypoint Transfer dialog. 2. Click Next. The HSB2 Waypoint Transfer dialog appears. 3. Click the Receive button on the HSB2 Waypoint Transfer dialog. The waypoints/routes are transferred from the electronic device to RayTech, preserving waypoint and route names and the button label changes to Stop receiving. All received waypoints are assigned to the ‘HSB2’ group. 4.
4 Raymarine Interim Sheet 6. Click the Send button to send the mail. RayTech notifies you that your message was sent. 7. Click Cancel to close the dialog. Create Route RayTech V4.1 introduces an additional chart panning feature that assists users of the Create Route feature. The Create Route feature is activated by selecting the Create Route button from the Route toolbar or by selecting Create Route item from the Route menu.
Raymarine Interim Sheet 5 Charting Enhancements C-Map Chart Server/Client With V4.1, RayTech can be a server or client of C-Map cartography transmitted over the hsb2 network. As part of a hsb2 network, RayTech is capable of serving C-Map cartography stored on the PC or read from a CMap NT card reader. In this same configuration, RayTech can be a client of C-Map cartography served from Raymarine hsb2 chart plotters.
6 Raymarine Interim Sheet New Databoxes Databox displays enable you to place vital navigation data where you want it. The databoxes can be customized for content, size, color, position, and font, ensuring a bright, clear view. New to RayTech V4.1 are additional databox radar channels for MARPA, VRM, EBL, radar bearing/range and radar cursor latitude/longitude. Position Reporting New in RayTech Navigator 4.1 is the capability to send and receive automated vessel position reports.
Raymarine Interim Sheet ➤ 7 To set up your position report: 1. Click on the File menu and select Get Weather from the Internet. The RayTech Internet Weather window appears. 2. Click the Advanced button of the E-Mail Request tab to set up position reporting and advanced weather services. 3. Find the Automatic Position Report section under advanced setup. 4. In the Send To field, enter the address to which you would like the position report sent.
8 Raymarine Interim Sheet Other Vessel Tracking works in conjunction with the Position Reporting system, enabling the navigator or racer to monitor the positions of other vessels traveling in company or under race conditions. It is accessed by clicking on the Tools menu and selecting Other Vessel Tracking. DataTrak Enhancements The DataTrak module is a time-based, graphical recording system included with RayTech Sail Racer and RayTech Fishing Pro Suites.