SL70 PLUS Series Pathfinder Radar Display Owner’s Handbook Document number: 81205_2 Date: September 2002
iii SL70 PLUS Series Pathfinder Radar Display Owner’s Handbook September 2002 INTENDED USE The display units detailed in this handbook may form part of navigational radar systems intended for light marine use. These displays and radar systems are only an aid to navigation. SAFETY NOTICES This radar equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular: 1.
iv SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. For information on our products and services, contact either of the following: UNITED STATES Raymarine Inc.
v Preface This handbook describes the following PLUS series displays from Raymarine: System Display Scanner Chartplotter Pathfinder Radar - Mono display Color display SL70M SL70C Yes Yes No No Note: Radar systems are supplied with an appropriate Raymarine scanner unit and inter-connecting cable. Details for installing the scanner are described in the Pathfinder Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook. This handbook contains very important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment.
vi SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays EMC Conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
vii Contents Preface ............................................................................................... v Warranty ...........................................................................................v EMC Conformance ......................................................................... vi Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................1.1 How to Use This Handbook .........................................................
viii SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations ..........................................................3.1 3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3.1 3.2 Range Control ............................................................................... 3.2 Changing the Range ...................................................................... 3.3 Determining Actual Radar Range .............................
ix Bearing Mode ............................................................................... 5.6 Cursor Reference .......................................................................... 5.6 Cursor Readout ............................................................................. 5.6 Day/Night ..................................................................................... 5.7 Help ............................................................................................... 5.7 Soft Keys ...
x SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 6.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components ................................. 6.4 6.3 Selecting the Display Unit Location ............................................. 6.5 6.4 Cable Runs .................................................................................... 6.8 Power Cable .................................................................................. 6.8 Inter-Unit Scanner Cable ..............................................................
xi Appendix A: Specification ................................................................................... A.1 7" SL70 PLUS Series Displays .....................................................A.1 Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted ................ B.1 Appendix C: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor .................................. C.1 G-Series Course Computer ...........................................................C.1 Appendix D: Abbreviations ..................
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1-1 Chapter 1: Overview How to Use This Handbook This handbook describes the following displays: SL70MPLUS Pathfinder Radar, 7" Mono Display SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar, 7" Color LCD Display If you are installing the display system yourself, you should read Chapter 6 before you start the installation. This chapter also provides information that will be useful if you are connecting your system to other equipment. For an overview of the display unit controls and the radar system, read Chapter 1.
1-2 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays How to Use This Handbook provided. To install a complete radar system, you will also need to read the Owner’s Handbook supplied with the scanner. Chapter 7 provides information on user maintenance, and what to do if you experience problems. The Appendices provide additional information that you may find useful: Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the radar.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-3 The Pathfinder PLUS Radar comprises the SL70M (Mono) or SL70C (Color) display unit, scanner unit and associated cables. Display Unit The display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck. The unit includes: • 7" color or mono LCD PLUS display • Trackpad • Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys • Four soft keys (unlabeled) whose functionality changes The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use.
1-4 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Set Up Options Operating Modes Set up options allow you to choose what is displayed, how it is displayed (including language and units), bearing mode and how the display operates with other equipment. You can view the cursor position and a variety of data from other equipment, e.g. speed, heading, depth, wind and tide information in a set of user-selectable data boxes.
1-5 Heading and Position Data Full functionality of the radar is achieved when it is part of an integrated system with other equipment connected via SeaTalk or NMEA 0183. Data from this equipment including position and heading is shown on the display and is used in calculations. Details on connecting other equipment are given in Chapter 6. Providing Heading Data for MARPA The performance of MARPA is dependent on the quality of your heading sensor.
1-6 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays The Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display 1.2 The Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display When a scanner is connected and the radar is in Transmit mode, the radar picture provides a map-like representation of the area in which the radar is operating. Typically, your ship’s position is at the centre of the display, and its dead ahead bearing is indicated by a vertical heading line, known as the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM).
1-7 Default Display 3nm RINGS 1/2 126°T RM RV3 AUTO H-UP T Status Bar IR Range rings The number and spacing depend on the current range, or you can turn them off Targets: Landmass Ship's Heading Marker (SHM) You can hide this temporarily Cursor position, controlled by the trackpad Channel buoy Ship's position You can move this off-centre if required Surface vessel Bearing scale, each tick indicating 2o of azimuth CURSOR BRG 045° R RNG 0.
1-8 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Radar Functions RR AUTO FTC 1/2 H-UP G S T FTC TIME CURSOR POSITION BRG 063° R 50°49^13N RNG 1.65 nm 001°12^09W 3nm 126°T EX RC IR 13:48:06 COG SOG 120@T 6.3kts SPEED 5.7kts Data boxes, showing data (if available) in the selected units DEPTH 14.4m Mark, symbol selected using setup options Mark, default symbol WPT 203°T 1.
1-9 1.3 Operating Controls You operate the radar using a variety of controls: • A trackpad providing up, down, left, right and diagonal control of an onscreen cursor. • Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys. • Four soft keys with labels displayed on the screen. • Pop-up menus, displayed on-screen, from which you select options. • Database lists, displayed on-screen, which enable you to edit items. Note: The cursor is the cross-hair symbol (+) visible on the display.
1-10 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Trackpad and Cursor • Select a position on the screen. • Select an item, e.g. guard zone. • Select an area of the radar image to zoom into . Moving the Cursor You can press on any of the four sections of the trackpad to move the cursor in that direction (up, down, left or right), or press two sections at the same time to move diagonally. The cursor moves faster as you continue to press the trackpad.
1-11 Table 1-2: Context-Sensitive Cursor Text Labels Text Label Feature BOX Data box (any type) MOB Man Over Board marker MRK Radar Mark WPT Chart Waypoint CTR Center of radar FLT Floating EBL/VRM GRD Guard zone MARPA MARPA Target SHM Ships Heading Marker VRM/EBL VRM and EBL, 1 or 2 ZMB Zoom box Dedicated Keys The dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARKS, GAIN, VRM/EBL, MULTI, ALARMS, RANGE, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed functions; the functions are similar on all Pathfinder displ
1-12 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Pop-Up Menus displayed on the screen just above the keys. The default soft keys are displayed until you press a key, or select an item on the screen; the soft keys associated with the action are then displayed. HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN MARPA D4152-3 The currently selected soft key option is shown by its gray or green background. If the key text is displayed in gray rather than in black, it is not currently available.
Chapter 1: Overview 1-13 Database Lists The waypoints, routes and tracks that you create on the chartplotter are stored in database lists. You can view these lists and select items for editing. WAYPOINT LIST SYMBOL NAME WAYPOINT 001 WAYPOINT 002 WAYPOINT 003 WAYPOINT 004 WAYPOINT 005 POSITION BRG _186° 50°21^966N 001°20^368W RNG _21.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-1 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides information and instructions to get you started using your display. It will help you to become familiar with the display and the functions of the controls before you start using the unit. More detailed information on operating the radar display is provided in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. Conventions Used Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals; for example, MENU.
2-2 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 2.2 Switching the Display On and Off Switching the Display On and Off This section explains how to switch the radar display and scanner on and off, and how to switch the scanner between Transmit, Standby and Scanner Off mode. You normally operate your radar in transmit mode, but you can use the display unit without the scanner operating as follows: Standby mode: You should use this mode when you are not operating the radar for short time periods.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-3 The scanner transmits pulsed energy while it rotates, and the antenna sweep builds up the radar picture using echoes returned from targets. Figure 2-2: Radar Transmit Mode ➤ You can switch on and adjust the display backlighting and, on the mono display, contrast as described later in this chapter. ➤ To switch to Stand-by mode, press the POWER key. The display returns to the Stand-by screen, and the scanner transmission and rotation stops.
2-4 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Simulator Mode CAUTION: To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is advisable to replace the sun cover provided when the color LCD display is not in use. A reminder is displayed when you switch off the color LCD display. ➤ To switch the scanner and display unit off, press and hold the POWER key for three seconds.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-5 3. In the system set up menu, press RADAR to view a simulated radar image, DATA to view simulated numerical data and waypoint display, or BOTH to view simulated radar data. 4. Press ENTER twice to return to the default display. Changing the Lighting & Contrast - SL70M Mono Display You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen and keys.
2-6 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays contrast level is retained until you reset it, unless you set the control very low or very high; in this case, the contrast will be restored as follows: Changing the Brightness - SL70C Color Display Contrast set < 30% restored to 30% Contrast set > 70 % restored to 70% Changing the Brightness - SL70C Color Display The MULTI key on the color LCD display is used to adjust brightness.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-7 2.3 Controlling the Display HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN MARPA D4152-3 When you have completed an action using the soft keys, press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the default screen; you may need to press ENTER or CLEAR several times to back-track through the soft key hierarchy. Note: If you have set up your system so that the default soft keys are not displayed all the time, press any soft key to display the labels.
2-8 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays DISPLAY Controls display mode windows. - Press for display mode and soft keys display. - Press again to toggle through display modes, then ENTER. - Press and hold for 2 seconds for full page radar display. Monochrome GAIN Controls display adjustments. GAIN controls for background noise (speckle). SEA controls sea clutter. RAIN controls rain clutter around the vessel. FTC controls rain clutter at a distance. - Press for soft keys display.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-9 BDI Window Controlling the Display CDI Window WINDOWS OFF ON SELECT WINDOWS ZOOM OFF ON SELECT WINDOWS ZOOM OFF ON WINDOWS OFF ON SELECT WINDOWS ZOOM OFF ON Navdata Window WINDOWS OFF ON D5663_1 Figure 2-4: Radar Half-Screen Window Options
2-10 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Customizing the Screen Presentation Options The SCREEN soft key lets you switch the following screen presentation options on or off: Customizing the Screen Presentation Options SCREEN CRSR BOX OFF ON RNGE RNGS DATABOXES OFF ON OFF ON WAYPOINT OFF ON D3643-2 Switching the Cursor Data Box On and Off The cursor data box provides the cursor’s position in latitude/longitude and/or bearing/range.
SCREEN 2-11 At any time, you can switch the group of data boxes on or off using the SCREEN soft key. When first installed, the boxes are all OFF. When the display unit is switched off and on again, the data boxes return to their last-used states (ON or OFF) and positions. Note: The SCREEN soft key does not control the nine or sixteen data boxes that can be displayed in the half-screen window. ➤ To switch the group of data boxes on or off: SCREEN DATABOXES OFF ON 1. Press the SCREEN default soft key. 2.
2-12 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 2.4 Radar Display Control Functions This section describes how to use the radar controls to: Radar Display Control Functions • Use the zoom function to enlarge a selected area. • Offset the center of the radar display. • Momentarily hide the ship’s heading marker (SHM).
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display RR 1/2 126°T H-UP AUTO T IR Zoom Box, indicating the enlarged area. You can move this using the context-sensitive cursor, to change the image in the Zoom Window ZMB Zoom Box cursor text RADAR ZOOM ( x2 ) Zoom Window, providing a times 2 enlargement of the area shown in the Zoom Box CURSOR BRG 033° R RNG 1.78nm D3972-1 ➤ To return to the normal display, press DISPLAY and then press the ZOOM soft key to set the function OFF.
2-14 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays ➤ To enlarge an area: 1. Press the DISPLAY key. The soft keys are updated. Using the Zoom Function - SL70C Color Displays WINDOWS OFF ON DISPLAY SELECT WINDOWS ZOOM... D4208-2 2. Press the ZOOM soft key to display the following soft keys x4 x2 INTO WIN FROM WIN ZOOM OFF D4188-2 3. Press the required zoom option soft key, INTO WIN or FROM WIN.
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-15 The radar picture is normally shown with your vessel at the center of the display. However, you can move the center, so that your vessel is offset by up to 66% of the radius, anywhere on the screen. Note: You cannot offset the center when the radar display is set to the longest range scale. CTR ➤ You use the context sensitive cursor to select and move the center of the radar picture (the label CTR is displayed).
2-16 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Hiding the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM)
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-1 Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3.1 Introduction You can use this chapter with the radar display set to simulator mode, or on the water after you have installed and set up your Pathfinder system. This chapter covers the following topics: • Range control. • Interpreting and adjusting the radar picture, including adjusting the gain, sea clutter and rain clutter, changing the targets display, and tuning the radar.
3-2 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 3.2 Range Control The radar picture can be viewed at various scales. The shortest range scale gives a maximum range of / nautical miles, measured from the default centre to the top of the radar picture. The longest range scale gives a maximum range of between 24 and 72 nautical miles depending on your scanner.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-3 Changing the Range Selected range scale Range ring spacing 6nm RR 1nm RANGE Decreases the range scale Figure 3-1: RANGE AUTO MAN 343°T Status Bar D3939_1 Changing the Radar Range ➤ Each time you press the RANGE key, the range changes to the next available setting. The system will beep three times if no further range scale is available. ➤ To change the range quickly, press and hold the required arrow on the RANGE key.
3-4 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 3.3 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.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-5 Identifying False Echo Returns This section briefly describes the echo patterns that can be produced by false echoes and the likely cause. It should be noted that the radar operator, through observation, practice, and experience, can generally detect these conditions very quickly. These effects can usually be minimized using the radar controls. Side Lobes A small part of the RF energy from each transmitted pulse is radiated outside the single narrow beam.
3-6 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Indirect Echoes There are several types of indirect echoes or ghost images - some examples are shown in Figure 3-4. These sometimes have the appearance of true echoes, but in general they are intermittent and poorly defined.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-7 Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune MULTI Note: Gain, Sea and Tune can only be adjusted if the control is set to Manual adjustment. MANUAL MANUAL O F F O F F 75% 50% FTC RAIN SEA GAIN D3936-3 When you select manual GAIN, SEA or TUNE adjustment the soft key icon shows a vertical slider bar. As you press the trackpad, the value is indicated in the slider. When you switch FTC or RAIN On, the soft key icon shows a vertical slider bar.
3-8 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune 4. Use the trackpad to move the slider up or down. You can press and hold the control to move the slider quickly rather than in single steps. The image on the screen changes as you move the slider, so that you can see the effect of your adjustment. If you select MANUAL TUNE adjustment, an 8-step signal-strength indicator bar is displayed above the slider.
MANUAL 75% SEA 3-9 Sea Clutter Control Radar returns from waves around your vessel can clutter the centre of the radar picture (see Figure 3-7, making it difficult to detect real targets. Such sea clutter usually appears as multiple echoes on the display at short range scales, and the echoes are not repetitive or consistent in position. With high winds and extreme conditions, echoes from sea clutter may cause dense background clutter in the shape of an almost solid disc.
3-10 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Rain Clutter Control, using RAIN and FTC 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. These returns, shown in Figure 3-8, sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-11 Changing the Targets Display The Pathfinder PLUS Radar allows you to improve target visibility by changing the following: • Interference rejection • Target wakes These parameters are accessed from the default soft key TARGETS. This section explains how to change these modes and describes the effect of each mode. The current settings are shown at the right-hand end of the status bar as shown in Figure 3-9.
3-12 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Interference Rejection INT REJ OFF ON 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. This type of interference is most noticeable at long ranges.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-13 3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs A standard VRM is displayed as a circle with its centre on your vessel’s position, and it’s EBL is displayed as a line from the origin to the edge of the radar picture display. However, each pair can be floated, so that the origin can be moved.
3-14 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays • Measure the range of a target or point from your vessel’s position, using a VRM • Measure the bearing of a target or point from your vessel’s position, using an EBL • Measure the range and bearing between any two points on the radar, using the FLOAT function Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel Note: An alternative method of measuring range and bearing is to use the cursor data box: If the cursor readout is set to display range and bearing
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-15 Ship's Heading Marker VRM/EBL EBL as solid line Cursor symbol as four-way arrow Cursor text in inverse video Indicate cursor control of VRM/EBL D3970-1 Figure 3-12: Placing a VRM 2. If required, use the trackpad controls to change the radius (range) of the VRM circle and the angle of the EBL until they cross the required target. The range and bearing information in the VRM/EBL data box is updated as you move the cursor. 3. Press ENTER to drop the VRM/EBL.
3-16 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Moving an Existing VRM/EBL You can move an existing VRM/EBL using the context-sensitive cursor. You can control the VRM and EBL separately or both together. VRM Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT) ➤ Use the context sensitive cursor to select and move any VRM and/or EBL. If you wish to change the VRM and EBL together, move the cursor over the intersection of VRM/EBL. The label indicates the current object as VRM, EBL, or VRM/EBL.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-17 FLOAT... FLOAT 1 FLOAT 2 UNFLOAT 1 UNFLOAT 2 D3646-2 The soft keys are cleared. The cursor is positioned over the origin of the VRM/EBL, over your vessel. The cursor has control of the VRM/EBL, as indicated by the four-headed arrow, the text FLT in inverse video, and the solid VRM/EBL line. 5. Use the trackpad to move the origin of the VRM/EBL to the required position (over the first target). 6.
3-18 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes Each VRM/EBL data box is switched on and off with its associated VRM/ EBL. However, when one or both VRM/EBLs are active, you can move the data box(es) and you can switch the data box(es) off at any time. Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes BOX ➤ You use the context sensitive cursor to select and move a VRM/EBL data box (the label BOX appears under the cursor).
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-19 3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms 3nm RR 1/2 126°T H-UP AUTO T Setting Guard Zones and Alarms The Pathfinder Plus Radar display allows you to set up one or two guard zones, using the ALARMS key. You can set up sector zones or 360° (circular) zones as shown in Figure 3-13. IR GRD Guard zone 1, sector zone (short-dashed line) Guard zone 2, circular zone (long-dashed line) CURSOR BRG 031° R RNG 2.
3-20 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Placing a Guard Zone Placing and positioning guard zones on the Pathfinder Plus Radar display is quick and easy. • If a guard zone is not already displayed, you can place one using the ALARMS key. Placing a Guard Zone • If you have already placed a guard zone, pressing the ALARMS key allows you to toggle either guard zone on or off. Note: When you turn on a guard zone, it is normally displayed in its last-used position and shape.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-21 3. If necessary, use the trackpad to move the corner of the guard zone to the required position. As you move the corner, the width and/or height of the zone changes, but its general sector shape is retained. 4. Press ENTER to drop the corner in its new position and redraw the zone, or CLEAR to abandon the operation and return the corner to its previous position.
3-22 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays • You turn the guard zone off • You adjust the guard zone size/shape to reduce the number of targets in the zone • You turn the alarm off • You decrease the alarm sensitivity • The target leaves the guard zone Controlling Guard Zone Alarms ➤ To change the alarm sensitivity setting: 1. Press MULTI to display the sliders. SL70M ON 25% O F F 50% A U T O ALARM LIGHT CONTRAST TUNE D3935-3 SL70C ON 25% 75% A U T O ALARM LIGHT TUNE D5036_1 2.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-23 3.6 MARPA Introduction to MARPA 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. MARPA calculates target bearing and range, true speed and course, CPA (Closest Point of Approach), and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach).
3-24 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays • Choppy sea state conditions exist yielding poor stability; own ship’s heading data is very unstable. • Inadequate heading data Introduction to MARPA 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.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-25 Target Vector and History You can also select to view the target’s history, this appears as a series of dots that are dropped by the target as it makes way. The interval between them is selectable. A relative vector indicates the target’s motion related to your own ship’s motion. The target’s relative course and speed are calculated to produce a vector that is displayed on the target only. This mode is used for collision avoidance and threat assessment.
3-26 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN MARPA D4126_1 Acquire a Target ➤ To acquire a target: 1. Press the MARPA soft key to display the ACQUIRE TARGET soft keys. Using MARPA CANCEL TARGET MARPA BOX OFF ON ACQUIRE TARGET MARPA LIST D4120_1 ACQUIRE TARGET 2. Position the cursor over the required target and press the ACQUIRE TARGET soft key. The symbol is placed at the cursor position and the radar searches for a target at the cursor position.
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-27 View Target Data ➤ To view (or hide) target data using the cursor: 1. Move the cursor over the target for which you require data. The letters MARPA and the following soft keys are displayed. CANCEL TARGET MARPA BOX OFF ON D4119_1 MARPA BOX OFF ON 2. Press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key to toggle the data box on/off for the selected target.The target data box is displayed and the associated target symbol is identified by a circle drawn around it.
3-28 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays MARPA ID 0 1 BRG o 327 T o 537 T RANGE 0.63nm 1.70nm COURSE SPEED o 3.0kts o 2.0kts 256 T 256 T Using MARPA CANCEL TARGET MARPA BOX OFF ON CANCEL ALL D4121-1 Figure 3-16: MARPA Database List ➤ To cancel all targets: MARPA BOX OFF ON CANCEL ALL 1. Press MARPA followed by MARPA LIST to display the database list. Press the CANCEL ALL soft key. You are prompted to confirm.
Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations 4-1 Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations 4.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use and display non-radar information that may be available from other units connected to your system. It also explains how to use the man overboard (MOB) function.
4-2 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 4.2 Changing the Heading Mode The radar picture is normally shown with your vessel’s dead ahead bearing straight up, as indicated by the Ship’s Heading Marker at 0° relative bearing. This is the Head Up orientation. If heading information is available via a SeaTalk or NMEA connection, you can choose a different heading mode. In Course Up and North Up mode you can also select relative or true motion.
Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations 4-3 The reference used for the Course Up depends on the information available. The first available in the following list is used: 1. A locked heading (i.e. the heading being used by an autopilot) over a SeaTalk connection 2.
4-4 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 4.3 Using Marks The Marks function allows you to place a mark anywhere on the radar picture. You can also move existing marks or delete them. You should be aware that 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.
Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations 4-5 Moving or Deleting a Mark You can move or delete marks using the context-sensitive cursor. MRK ➤ Use the context sensitive cursor to move or delete a mark (the label MRK appears under the cursor). See Moving and deleting items with the contextsensitive cursor on page 1-10. If you lose a person or object overboard, and need to return to the location, you should use the Man Overboard (MOB) function immediately.
4-6 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Figure 4-2: Cursor Echo MARKS MOB Alarm ➤ To cancel the MOB, press and hold the MARK key for 2 seconds. Note: The MOB procedure can also be initiated or cancelled remotely if the appropriate SeaTalk message is received by the Pathfinder Radar. 4.5 Cursor Echo In a system with any chart display connected via Seatalk, you can set the display to enable cursor transfer.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-1 Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5.1 Introduction Once you have installed your display unit and are familiar with its basic operation (described in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2), you need to set it up so that it obtains the correct information from the equipment you have connected it to, operates according to your requirements, and displays information according to your preferences.
5-2 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 5.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters The set up parameters are divided into four sections: • System, to control the aspects of the system that are not specific to the radar or chart. • Radar, includes bearing alignment, display preferences and the timed transmission option. • MARPA, to control the MARPA target tracking parameters, including target vectors, safe zone and target history display.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-3 required setting is displayed. This setting is retained when you move the selection bar on to the next parameter in the menu list. For sliders, press the appropriate soft key repeatedly to increase or decrease the slider value in individual steps, or press and hold the key to change the setting quickly. 5. Once you have set all the required values, press ENTER to clear the menu and return to the set up soft keys. 6.
5-4 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 5.3 System Set Up Parameters The following table lists the System menus and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults System Set Up Parameters Menu Options Factory Default VARIATION SOURCE AUTO, MANUAL AUTO BRIDGE NMEA HEADING OFF or ON ON NMEA OUT SET UP APB BWC BWR DBT, DPT MTW RMB RSD RTE TTM VHW VLW WPL GGA GLL RMA RMC VTG ZDA OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON O
5-6 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Data Boxes Press the SELECT BOXES soft key to display the data box sub-menu. This allows you to select up to 6 data boxes that you can display. Note: 1. A fixed set of 9 (mono) or 16 (color) of these data items are available for display in the Nav Data half-screen window (see Chapter 2). 2.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-7 Day/Night This option allows you to change the display between day and night modes. If you select NIGHT mode, a different palette, more suited to night time viewing is used. Help When Help is set to ON, a prompt appears when selecting a soft key or menu choice, and when using the context-sensitive cursor. The help message is cleared when an action is selected.
5-8 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Units You can set the units for speed, depth and temperature. The units you set will be used to display all data, including information received from other instruments on the system. However, the distance units do not affect the instrumented range of the radar, which is always in nautical miles. Variation Source The variation value is the difference between True and Magnetic direction data for heading or bearing values.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-9 Bridge NMEA Heading The display bridges NMEA input data to the SeaTalk bus (see Section 6.8). The Bridge NMEA Heading option can be used to prevent NMEA heading data being bridged onto the SeaTalk bus. For example, if you have a course computer connected on SeaTalk and NMEA, and an active compass connected on NMEA(for MARPA), SeaTalk data overrides NMEA data in the course computer.
5-10 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Date and Time Settings Set your preferred date format (DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY) and time format (12 or 24 hour). If you wish to display local time, use the soft keys to change from UTC to the required time offset. This can be up to plus or minus 13 hours, in hourly steps. GPS SOG/COG Filter The SOG/COG filter averages the velocity vectors to compensate for the oscillating motion of the vessel, giving a clearer indication of the vessel’s course and speed.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-11 Simulator The simulator allows you to operate your display without data from the antenna and/or external data sources. The system set up simulator options have the following functions: • Data provides simulated numerical data, and a waypoint display. • Radar provides simulated radar picture, with example targets. The picture does not change if you change the range, although the range rings are adjusted (see Chapter 3).
5-12 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 5.4 Radar Set Up Parameters The RADAR SET UP option allows you to set up the radar according to your system configuration and your personal preferences. Note: Some parameters can only be changed if you are using the Master display (that is, the display to which the scanner is connected).
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-13 Timed Transmission Option The TIMED TRANSMIT parameter, together with the TX PERIOD and STANDBY PERIOD parameters, controls the radar’s timed transmission power-saving mode. When TIMED TRANSMIT is set to ON, the scanner performs the number of scans specified by TX PERIOD and then shuts down for the number of minutes specified by STANDBY PERIOD. While it is shut down, the scanner does not rotate, and the display is in stand-by.
5-14 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays To change the range scale, highlight the required range and use the soft keys to change the value. Start at the top of the list and work down, since each value must be greater than the value for the previous range in the list. The following scale increments are available: Table 5-4: Radar Range Scale Increments Range Scales (nm) Scale Increments (nm) 0.125 to 0.5 0.125 0.5 to 3.0 0.25 3.0 to 6.0 0.5 6.0 to 24.0 2.0 24 to maximum for scanner 4.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-15 5.5 MARPA Set Up Parameters The MARPA set up menu provides options to specify the target vectors, safe zone and target history display. The following table lists the MARPA Set Up parameters and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections.
5-16 5.6 Advanced Settings The ADVANCED SET UP option allows you to set up values for the following three parameters that affect the fine-tuning of the radar. . Table 5-6: Advanced Radar Set Up Parameters Parameters Function Slider Range Display timing Corrects for display range error 0m to 152.
Chapter 5: Setting Up the System Defaults 5-17 STC Preset The Sensitivity Time Control can be adjusted to equalise targets levels across the display. The factory setting should provide an even display, but if you find that targets are brighter or dimmer nearer the centre than at the edge of the display, you can adjust this slider until the required display is achieved. Note: Caution should be observed when adjusting this parameter as poor adjustment can adversely affect auto gain and sea controls.
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Chapter 6: Installation 6-1 Chapter 6: Installation 6.1 Introduction This chapter provides installation instructions for your SL70 PLUSdisplay. Details for mounting the SL70 PLUSdisplay and connecting the equipment are included. A typical system is illustrated in Figure 6-1. • To install the display unit follow the instructions in Section 6.2 to Section 6.6. You should then test the display as described in Section 6.7. • To connect your display to other equipment, follow the guidelines in Section 6.
6-2 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays For full functionality of the radar you need to provide position and heading data. • Orientation - heading data is required for the radar to operate in North Up and Head Up mode. • MOB requires heading and speed data. Alternatively, SOG and COG (derived from the same source as position data) enable the MOB function. • MARPA requires accurate heading data; full MARPA functionality is provided if SOG and COG are also available.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-3 • More than 7 ft (2 m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element. • The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10 V, and starter motor transients, can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may cause the loss of some information and may change the operating mode. • Raymarine specified cables are used.
6-4 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 6.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components Unpack your system carefully, to prevent damage to the equipment. Save the carton and packing, in case you need to return a unit for service. Check that you have all the correct system components.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-5 6.3 Selecting the Display Unit Location The display unit can be mounted using the mounting bracket supplied, or console mounted using the optional flush-mounting kit. The dimensions of the display unit, including the bracket, are shown in Figure 6-3and Figure 6-4.
6-6 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays GAIN DISPLAY VRM/EBL MARKS MULTI RANGE ALARMS POWER ENTER CLEAR MENU Selecting the Display Unit Location Weight: 1.2 Kg (2.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-7 0.95 in (24.3 mm) 0.4 in (10 mm) 6.89 in (175 mm) 7.3 in (185 mm) 8.1 in (205.2 mm) 10.51 in (267 mm) 8.8 in (223.6 mm) GAIN DISPLAY VRM/EBL MARKS RANGE ENTER CLEAR MENU 2.1 in (53.5 mm) 1.3 in (33.5 mm) 1.42 in (36 mm) 3.15 in (80 mm) 6.3 in (160 mm) Selecting the Display Unit Location ALARMS POWER 8.5 in (217 mm) MULTI 4.53 in (115 mm) 6.9 in (176 mm) cable cleareance Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 Kg) 1.28 in (32.5 mm) Compass Safe Distance: 39 in (1 m) 8.
6-8 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 6.4 Cable Runs Consider the following before installing the system cables: • You need to attach the power cable and the scanner cable. Additional cables will be required if you are installing an integrated system. • All cables should be adequately secured, protected from physical damage and protected from exposure to heat. Avoid running cables through bilges or doorways, or close to moving or hot objects.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-9 power cable. For further details on the master display power cable length refer to the Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook. If a longer power cable run is required, use the supplied power cable to connect to the display unit. Then use a suitable connector block to connect the free end to the extension cable, taking particular care to ensure correct polarity. The supplied power cable has a cross-section of 2.0 mm .
6-10 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 6.5 Mounting the Display Unit The display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck. The display unit can be mounted using the mounting bracket supplied, or console mounted using the optional flush-mounting kit (see Section 6.2). Mounting Bracket The display unit can be mounted on a dash, chart table, bulkhead or deckhead. Mounting the Display Unit Figure 6-5: Display Mounting 1.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-11 1. Check the selected location for the unit. A clear, flat area at least 9 in (230 mm) wide by 8¼ in (210 mm) high, with at least 6 in (152 mm) (mono display) or 6.9in (176 mm) (color display) of clearance behind the panel, is required. 2. Unpack the flush-mounting kit. 3. Using the supplied template, trace out the display unit opening. 4. Drill a ½ in (12.7 mm) pilot hole in each corner of the cut-out area. 5.
6-12 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 6.6 System Connections Grounding the System It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to the system. You must ground the display by connecting the drain wire (shield) of the Power/ NMEA Input cable to the ship’s RF ground; a single ground point should be used for all equipment. If you need to extend the wire, the extension wire should be an 8 mm braid or AWG 10 (6.0 mm ) multi-stranded cable.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-13 Display Unit Connection The rear of the display provides the following connection sockets: • Scanner (antenna) connection • SeaTalk, for SeaTalk data input and output. • NMEA Output, for NMEA data output in an integrated system. • Power/NMEA Input, for 12 V, 24 V or 32 V DC power connection, two NMEA 0183 inputs and one RF ground (screen) connection.
6-14 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Scanner Connection (master displays) Connect the inter-unit cable plug to the rear scanner connector. If you are using an inter-unit extension cable, connect this to the display unit, and connect the supplied cable to the extension cable. The scanner connector pins are shown in the following diagram, together with the connections and core colours.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-15 Power and NMEA Input Connection The DC power and NMEA input should be connected at the rear Power/ NMEA seven-pin connector. The connector (viewed from the outside) and pin functions are shown in the following diagram and table. The NMEA Input is detailed in Section 6.8. f 2 5 1 7 4 6 Pin No.
6-16 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 6.7 Radar System Tests and Installation Alignment Once you have installed your Pathfinder Plus Radar System and made all the connections, you need to check your installation and perform the System Checks before using the system for navigation. It is strongly recommended that the System Checks are performed before connecting the display to other equipment in an integrated system.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-17 rent settings. The complete list, which you can scroll down, is shown in the following illustration. SYSTEM SET UP MENU Figure 6-9: TRUE RELATIVE RNG/BRG RNG/BRG ON ON ON DR NO TIMEOUT NAUTICAL MILES KNOTS METRES CENTIGRADE AUTOMATIC ON DD/MM/YY 24 HOUR UTC MEDIUM ENGLISH (US) OFF D3650-6 System Set Up Menu 3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar down to the LANGUAGE option. The soft key labels are updated. 4. Use the soft keys to highlight the required language.
6-18 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Ensure the display unit is in Radar mode. To switch to transmit mode, press and release the POWER key. The antenna sweep should start to build up the radar picture. Run through the operations described in Chapter 3 and check that all the expected data is displayed.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-19 ➤ To adjust the radar to eliminate the alignment error: 1. If a visual relative bearing of a target has been determined, as in 2.1 above, set an EBL to this relative bearing. 2. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys and select RADAR SET UP.
6-20 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays you will need to check the display timing before using the system for navigation. Incorrect timing is most noticeable on the / nm or ¼ nm range scales. Targets such as bridges or piers appear bent or bowed. 1 8 Note: Under normal circumstances you do not need to adjust these settings, as they are set automatically at the factory. If these parameters are set incorrectly the performance of the radar will be adversely affected.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-21 6.8 Integrated Systems The displays can be linked to other equipment to transfer data as follows: • Data can be received via SeaTalk or NMEA, some of which will increase the functionality of the display. Other data can be viewed on the display. • Data can be transmitted via SeaTalk and NMEA to enhance other equipment. • Some incoming data can be converted across the communication link and re-transmitted - see Data Conversion on page 6-27.
6-22 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays SeaTalk and NMEA In ® The display can receive a comprehensive range of data.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-23 SeaTalk The SeaTalk standard was originally developed by Autohelm (part of Raymarine), and allows compatible instruments to be connected by a single cable carrying power and data in/out. This means that additional instruments and functions can be added to a SeaTalk system, simply by plugging them into the network. SeaTalk is a precise, high-speed, bi-directional protocol which is flexible enough to adapt to any number of instruments, without a central processor.
6-24 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays priority. You should, therefore use an NMEA input channel (see Power and NMEA Input Connection) rather than the SeaTalk interface, unless the compass only has a SeaTalk output. To connect the display unit to the SeaTalk bus, connect a standard SeaTalk cable between the SeaTalk connector on the rear of the display and a SeaTalk instrument or the SeaTalk bus.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-25 convenient to connect the power to the SeaTalk auxiliary junction box described in the following section. Red Yellow Black +12 V + NMEA Data (orange) -- NMEA Data (yellow) 0V D3604-1 Figure 6-13: NMEA Input Connection Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box A junction box (optional with the radar display) is used to connect the SeaTalk system to the display unit. This junction box enables the SeaTalk bus, power and GPS to be connected.
6-26 To Display Unit SeaTalk Socket To GPS Power Out: 1 & 2 Power In: 1 & 3 12V Power Supply Spare Input Fused Cable SeaTalk Power GPS Core Black (screen) Red Yellow Black (screen) Red Black (screen) Red Yellow Terminal 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 Function 0V +12v SeaTalk 0V +12V 0V +12V SeaTalk D4291-1 Figure 6-14: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box Data Output Data is transmitted in SeaTalk and NMEA formats as detailed in Appendix D and can be used to enhance other equipment as required.
Chapter 6: Installation 6-27 NMEA OUT connector NMEA OUT connector Pin Pin name Function Pin 2, white Pin 5, screen Rear of display Pin 3, blue Pin 4, not connected 3 2 4 5 2 NMEA_GND NMEA ground 3 NMEA_SIG NMEA data output 4 N/C N/C 5 CGND Screen *Pin 1 does not exist on this connector NMEA out D4254_1 Figure 6-15: NMEA Output Connector Data Conversion The displays convert some information across the communications links as follows: NMEA In to NMEA Out and SeaTalk SeaTalk to NMEA O
6-28 6.9 Integrated System Checks Received Data If either SeaTalk or NMEA In is connected, verify that the expected data is displayed. 1. Press DISPLAY and select the NAV DATA WINDOW ON. Check that the expected data is displayed. 2. If heading data is connected select Radar mode and check heading is displayed in the Status Bar. Transmitted Data If SeaTalk or NMEA Out is being transmitted to other equipment, check that the data is being received correctly.
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 7-1 Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible causes of problems you may experience with your display unit. 7.1 Maintenance WARNING: The display unit contains high voltage.
7-2 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays • Some products generate high voltages, so never handle the cables/connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment. • When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields. These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one another, with a consequent adverse effect on operation.
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 7-3 ➤ To perform a factory reset: 1. Press MENU. 2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key to display the System Set Up page (see Section 5.3 for details). 3. Press and hold MENU for 5 seconds. A countdown timer is displayed. If you release the MENU key before the timer reaches zero, the reset is not performed. When the reset request has been accepted, the system restarts. The factory default settings are listed in Section 5.3 7.
7-4 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Technical Support: Please visit out website at: www.raymarine.com/recreational/support where you will find a Questions & Answers database, service information and e-mail access to the Technical Support department.
Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving 7-5 In the event that repairs can not be obtained conveniently, product service may also be obtained by returning the unit to: Raymarine Product Repair Center 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219 The Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Savings Time. All products returned to the Repair Center are registered upon receipt.
7-6 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Worldwide Support
A-1 Appendix A:Specification 7" SL70 PLUS Series Displays General Approvals: CE - conform to FCC - conforms to 1999/5/EC, EN60945:1997 Part 80 (47CFR) and Part 2 (47CFR) Size: 7”mono 7” color 223 x 204 x 75mm (8.8" x 8" x 3"), excluding bracket 223 x 205 x 152 mm (8.8" x 8.1" x 6"), excluding bracket Weight 7”mono 7” color 1.2 kg(2.6lbs) 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) Mounting Bracket with panel mount option Power External 10.
A-2 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays 7" SL70 PLUS Series Displays Cursor Echo Cursor Echo between radar and chart on separate displays connected via SeaTalk. Man Overboard (MOB Mode) Mark placed with course line; readout shows range, bearing, lat/lon of MOB and time elapsed since MOB. Screen Functions Full, half and quarter screens available dependent on function Data Boxes Up to six user selectable information boxes Radar Features Range Scales (Range Rings) 0.125 (0.0625), 0.25 (0.
A-3 Wakes Short, medium, long, off Target Expansion Operator selectable Timed TX Rotation periods: 10, 20 or 30 scans Repetition periods: 3, 5, 10 or 15 minutes Interfacing SeaTalk Input Depth, Speed Over Ground & Course Over Ground, Position, Waypoint number, range, bearing and time to go, Speed through water, Time, Cross Track Error, Heading, Wind, Date, Log/Trip, Pilot Status, Temperature, Man Overboard, and cursor position NMEA Input NMEA 0183 (GLL, GGA, GLC, GTD, VTG, BWC, BWR, RMA, RMB, RMC
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B-1 Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted The following table defines the data received on the NMEA/SeaTalk ports. Data sources are listed in order of priority except where indicated.
B-2 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted The display unit transmits the following data, if available, on SeaTalk: 4 Data Output SeaTalk NMEA Out Position (LAT/LON) ✔ GGA, GLL, RMC, RMA Position (Loran C TD’s) ✔ RMA Speed Over Ground and Course Over Ground ✔ RMC, VTG , RMA Waypoint Data ✔ RMB, APB, BWC, BWR Depth ✔ Apparent Wind Angle and Speed ✔ — Boat Speed Through Water ✔ — Total Log and Trip Log ✔ Water Temperature ✔ H
C-1 Appendix C: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor The performance of MARPA on the displays is dependent on the quality of your heading sensor. Raymarine recommend that, for optimum MARPA operation, you use the Pathfinder Smart Heading System (which includes the Gyro Plus 2 unit) or a G-series course computer, connected via NMEA, as your source of heading data. The G-series course computer uses rate gyro compensation.
C-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays G-Series Course Computer Scanner Typical SeaTalk System GPS GAIN DISPLAY SEA MOB MARKS MULTI VRM/EBL RANGE ALARMS Fluxgate Compass ENTER POWER CLEAR MENU SeaTalk NMEA G Series Course Computer Distribution Panel NMEA SeaTalk 12/24V Supply 12/24V Supply SeaTalk D5969_1 Figure C-1: Radar System with a G-Series Course Computer
D-1 Appendix D:Abbreviations A ANSI AWG Amp American National Standards Institute American Wire Gauge BDI Brg Bearing and Distance Indicator Bearing CCFL CD CFR CMG COG CRT CTR Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Course Deviation Indicator Code of Federal Regulations Course Made Good Course Over Ground Cathode Ray Tube Center dB DC DMG DR deciBels Direct Current Distance Made Good Dead Reckoning EBL EMC ETA Electronic Bearing Line Electro Magnetic Compatibility Estimated Time of Arrival FCC FLT ft Fed
D-2 SL70M & SL70C PLUS Pathfinder Radar Displays Abbreviations LCD lon Liquid Crystal Display longitude M m MARPA MBS mm Magnetic meters Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid Main Bang Suppression millimeter MOB MRK Man OverBoard Mark nm NMEA nautical mile National Marine Electronics Association POS Position (of vessel) RF Rng rpm Radio Frequency Range Revolutions Per Minute SSB SHM SOG STC Single Side Band Ships Heading Marker Speed Over Ground Sensitivity Time Control T TFT TTG True Thin Fil
Index Index A Accessories 6.4 Acquire a Target 3.26 Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter and Rain Clutter 3.7 Advanced Set Up 5.2, 5.16 Display Timing 5.16 STC Preset 5.17 Tune Preset 5.17 Alarms 3.1, 3.21 Controlling Guard Zones 3.19, 3.21 MOB 4.5 ALARMS Key 1.11, 3.19, 3.20 Alignment Bearing 5.12, 5.14, 6.18 Antenna Size 5.12, 5.14 Autopilot Pop Up 5.7 Autopilot Pop-Up 5.4 B Backlight Control 2.5 BDI Window Options 1.4 Bearing Alignment 5.12, 5.14, 6.18 Bearing Mode 5.4, 5.6 Blind Sectors 3.
xiv VMG 5.4 VRM/EBL 3.18 Waypoint 5.4 Wind 5.4 XTE 5.4 Data Conversion 6.27 Data from other Equipment 4.1, 6.27 Heading 1.5, 3.23, 4.1, 4.5, 5.9, C.1 Navigation Data 4.1 NMEA 4.1, 4.4, 6.24 Position 1.5, 4.1, 4.5 SeaTalk 4.1, 4.4, 4.6, 6.23 Speed 4.5 Waypoint 4.1 Database List 1.9, 1.13 MARPA 3.26, 3.27 Date Data Box 5.4 Date Format 5.5, 5.10 Day/Night 5.4, 5.7 Dedicated Keys 1.3, 1.9, 1.11 ALARMS 1.11, 3.19, 3.20 CLEAR 1.11 DISPLAY 1.4, 1.11, 2.7, 2.12 ENTER 1.11 GAIN 1.11, 3.4, 3.7 MARKS 1.11, 4.4, 4.
Index Course Up 4.2 Effect on VRM/EBLs 4.3 Head Up 4.2 North Up 4.2 Selecting 4.3 Help 5.4, 5.7 Help from Raytheon Europe 7.5 US 7.4 High Voltage 1.iii I Identifying False Echoes 3.5 Identifying Objects 3.1 with Cursor Echo 4.6 Indirect Echoes 3.6 Installation Cable Runs 6.2, 6.8 EMC Conformance 6.20 EMC Guidelines 6.2 Integrated System 6.21 Location 6.2, 6.5 Integrated System 1.5 Definition 1.2 Installation 6.21 Installation Checks 6.28 Interference Rejection 3.4, 3.11, 3.
xvi Pop-up Menus 1.9, 1.12 Soft Keys 1.3, 1.9, 1.11, 5.4, 5.7 Trackpad 1.3, 1.9 Operating Modes 1.4 P Picture Reset 7.2 Pilot Data Box 5.4 Pilot Pop Up 5.7 Pilot Pop-Up 5.4 Placing a Guard Zone 3.19, 3.20 a Mark 4.4 a VRM/EBL 3.14 Pop-up Menus 1.9, 1.12 Position Data 1.5, 4.1, 4.5 Position Data Box 5.4 Power Cable 6.8 Connection 6.12 for External Equipment 6.12, 6.21 Power & NMEA Input Connection 6.13, 6.15, 6.24 POWER Key 1.11, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Power-on Reset 7.2 Power-on Sequence 2.2 Predicted Position 5.
Index Shadows 3.6 SHM (Ship's Heading Marker) 1.6, 3.19 Head Up Mode 2.15 Side Lobes 3.5 Simulator 5.5, 5.11 Chart 2.4 Radar 2.1, 2.4, 2.5 Soft Key Labels 5.7 Soft Keys 1.3, 1.9, 1.11, 5.4, 5.7 SOG (Speed Over Ground) Data Box 5.4 Specification Display A.1 Speed Data 4.5 Speed Data Box 5.4 Standby Mode 1.3, 2.2, 2.3 Status Bar 1.6 STC Preset 5.17 Switching Cursor Data Box On and Off 2.10 Data Boxes On/Off 2.11 Databoxes On/Off 3.18 Display On and Off 2.4, 6.16 Range Rings On and Off 2.10 Scanner Off 2.
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