Raymarine 420D manual Chartplotter display, General, Display functions

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1-2	RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter

General

The RayChart 420 Chartplotter is waterproof and can be installed either above or below deck. The equipment comprises:

•6 in LCD display with Chartholder compartment for a Navionics® Nav-Chart electronic chart card

•GPS receiver (RC420) or Differential/GPS (dGPS) receiver (RC420D)

The RayChart 420 Chartplotter can output GPS and Waypoint data (SOG and COG) to operate with other equipment, eg. an autopilot or repeater instrument connected via the NMEA 0183 interface.

1.2 The chartplotter display

Display functions

The RayChart 420 Chartplotter includes the following functions:

•Create, Place, Move, Edit or Erase a Waypoint.

•GoTo Waypoint, Port, Facility or Cursor.

•Create, Save, Name, Edit or Follow a Route.

•Review Route and Waypoint Lists.

•Display vessel’s track on-screen; Convert a track to a route (SmartRoute).

•Set Up Alarms and Timers.

•Man OverBoard (MOB) to navigate back to a missing person or object.

•Satellite acquisition data (including a Differential GPS Setup page).

•Uses positional information from GPS (RC420) or dGPS (RC420D) to display vessel’s position.

•The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use.

The chartplotter includes a 64nm world map that can be used for route planning. Detailed navigation information is displayed when a Navionics® Nav-Chart card is installed.

Your vessel’s position is shown as a boat symbol pointing in your current direction.

At the top of the chartplotter screen a status bar displays chart scale, cursor position plus range and bearing, the vessel’s position, Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Course Over Ground (COG).

Waypoints you have placed are displayed and the current route is shown. Data can be viewed for current route or chart object.

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Contents Distributed by Raychart 420/ 420D Chartplotter Page Safety Notices RayChart 420 and 420D Chartplotter Owner’s HandbookUnited States Warranty PrefaceEMC Conformance RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Contents Join a route Advance to a waypoint Table of Contents Vii For accessories and parts Table of Contents RayChart 420/420D Overview IntroductionHow this Handbook is organised Chartplotter display GeneralDisplay functions Display options Operating controls128 nm Trackpad and cursorFunction bar Dedicated keysDatabase lists Pop-up menusGetting started Conventions usedSimulator Switching on/off Chart simulator Controlling the display Selecting the display modeTime 1234 Date 26/01/99 Using Find Ship Moving around the chartStatus Bar Chart range Changing the chart scale128 nm Using Navionics Nav-Chart cardsInserting a Nav-Chart card Removing a Nav-Chart card Displaying the chart dataDisplaying chart information To obtain port services information RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Introduction SafetyOperation Working with waypointsPlacing a waypoint Operation Selecting a waypoint Editing the waypoint details Enter Moving a waypoint Erasing a waypointWorking with routes Creating a new route Saving the Current Route Retrieving a route from the database Clearing the current route from the screenDisplaying route leg and waypoint information Erasing or renaming a routeEditing a route To add a waypoint to the end of a route Inserting/deleting waypoints in a routeFollowing routes and going to target points Reverse a route Follow a routeTarget point arrival Alter a routeJoin a route Advance to a waypoint Restart Cross Track Error XTEGo to a waypoint Going to an individual targetGo to a port Go to cursorStop follow or stop goto Changing the display modeCDI display BDI display Waypoint data BRG 234 T RNG 12.4 nmNavigation data COG 230 T SOG 6.8 KtsTime/Date Data Time Date 26/01/99Transferring waypoints and routes Displayed waypointsManaging database lists WPT/ROUTE Transfer Using tracksSetting Setting up a trackMan Overboard MOB Clearing the current trackSmartRoute‰ Range key operates normally to change chart scale AlarmsSystem set up parameters Setting up the chartplotterMenu Options Factory New Default Setting Variation Bearing modeKey beep UnitsSimulated COG Time offsetLanguage Simulated SOGChart set up parameters Parameter Options Factory New Default Setting Show waypoints Plotter modeWaypoint symbol OrientationScreen amplifier Anchor alarmXTE alarm Chart textDepth contours 20M Chart boundariesDepth contours 5M Depth contours 10MGPS setup Setting Up the Chartplotter RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter EMC Installation Guidelines InstallationUnpacking and inspecting the components Suppression ferritesConnections to other equipment Selecting the best location LocationItems Missing? Registering this Product122 mm 4.8 Panel mounting Connecting to other equipmentMounting the chartplotter Trunnion yoke mountingD47221 Chartplotter connectors GPS connectorCabling POWER/NMEA connector Function Color System Check and Initial Switch OnSystem Check Initial Switch OnChecking the Chartplotter Operation RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Routine checks Maintenance & fault findingMaintenance Servicing and SafetyTwo types of reset are available for the Chartplotter Resetting the systemFault finding Problem solvingWorldwide support How to contact Raytheon Marine USFor accessories and parts For product repair and serviceHow to contact Raytheon Marine Europe RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Y2K Appendix a SpecificationRayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Appendix B Nmea data RayChart420 COG Appendix C List of abbreviationsRayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Cut out Shaded area Only RayChart Warranty Limitations Limited Warranty CertificateUnited States of America Factory Service Centers