Raymarine 420D manual Getting started, Conventions used, Simulator

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Chapter 2: Getting Started	2-1

Chapter 2: Getting started

2.1 Introduction

This chapter provides information, instructions and a simple exercise to allow you to practice using the RayChart 420 Chartplotter. It is intended to help you become familiar with the controls before you start using the chartplotter for routine navigation.

Note: There is often more than one method of performing a particular task. Normal operating procedures are detailed in Chapter 3. When you become familiar with the system you can adapt these procedures to suit your method of operation.

Conventions used

Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold capitals; for example, ENTER. The functions and options are shown in normal capitals, eg. LIGHT.

Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press, or a sequence of numbered steps, are indicated by a symbol in the margin.

When textual data is displayed on screen,‰any unavailable data is shown as dashes, one per character.

Where procedures refer to Select, this implies using the trackpad to highlight a function, then pressing the ENTER key to action that function.

Simulator

The Chartplotter display unit includes a simulator mode, which allows you to practice operating your chartplotter without data from a GPS system. You will need to use the set up options to switch the display to simulator mode, as described in Section 2.2, Switching on/off. You can use it in either of two ways:

•Before the chartplotter has been installed on your vessel. In this case, you only need to connect the Chartplotter display unit to a 12V dc power supply, fused at 1A, connecting the red core from the power lead to positive (+) and the black core to negative (-); see Chapter 5 for full details.

•After the chartplotter has been installed on your vessel, but while in the marina or at anchor.

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Contents Distributed by Raychart 420/ 420D Chartplotter Page RayChart 420 and 420D Chartplotter Owner’s Handbook Safety NoticesUnited States EMC Conformance WarrantyPreface 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 How this Handbook is organised OverviewIntroduction Display functions Chartplotter displayGeneral Operating controls Display optionsTrackpad and cursor 128 nmDedicated keys Function barPop-up menus Database listsSimulator Getting startedConventions used Switching on/off Chart simulator Selecting the display mode Controlling the displayTime 1234 Date 26/01/99 Moving around the chart Using Find ShipChanging the chart scale Status Bar Chart rangeUsing Navionics Nav-Chart cards 128 nmInserting a Nav-Chart card Displaying chart information Removing a Nav-Chart cardDisplaying the chart data To obtain port services information RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Safety OperationWorking with waypoints IntroductionPlacing a waypoint Operation Selecting a waypoint Editing the waypoint details Enter Erasing a waypoint Moving a waypointWorking with routes Creating a new route Saving the Current Route Clearing the current route from the screen Retrieving a route from the databaseEditing a route Displaying route leg and waypoint informationErasing or renaming a route Inserting/deleting waypoints in a route To add a waypoint to the end of a routeFollowing routes and going to target points Follow a route Reverse a routeJoin a route Target point arrivalAlter a route Restart Cross Track Error XTE Advance to a waypointGoing to an individual target Go to a waypointGo to cursor Go to a portChanging the display mode Stop follow or stop gotoCDI display BDI display BRG 234 T RNG 12.4 nm Waypoint dataCOG 230 T SOG 6.8 Kts Navigation dataTime Date 26/01/99 Time/Date DataManaging database lists Transferring waypoints and routesDisplayed waypoints Using tracks WPT/ROUTE TransferSetting up a track SettingSmartRoute‰ Man Overboard MOBClearing the current track Alarms Range key operates normally to change chart scaleSetting up the chartplotter System set up parametersMenu Options Factory New Default Setting Bearing mode Key beepUnits VariationTime offset LanguageSimulated SOG Simulated COGChart set up parameters Parameter Options Factory New Default Setting Plotter mode Waypoint symbolOrientation Show waypointsAnchor alarm XTE alarmChart text Screen amplifierChart boundaries Depth contours 5MDepth contours 10M Depth contours 20MGPS setup Setting Up the Chartplotter RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Installation EMC Installation GuidelinesConnections to other equipment Unpacking and inspecting the componentsSuppression ferrites Location Items Missing?Registering this Product Selecting the best location122 mm 4.8 Connecting to other equipment Mounting the chartplotterTrunnion yoke mounting Panel mountingD47221 Cabling Chartplotter connectorsGPS connector POWER/NMEA connector System Check and Initial Switch On Function ColorInitial Switch On System CheckChecking the Chartplotter Operation RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Maintenance & fault finding MaintenanceServicing and Safety Routine checksResetting the system Two types of reset are available for the ChartplotterProblem solving Fault findingHow to contact Raytheon Marine US For accessories and partsFor product repair and service Worldwide supportHow to contact Raytheon Marine Europe RayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Appendix a Specification Y2KRayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Appendix B Nmea data RayChart420 Appendix C List of abbreviations COGRayChart 420/420D Chartplotter Cut out Shaded area Only RayChart Limited Warranty Certificate Warranty LimitationsFactory Service Centers United States of America