Using the weather application North America only | Raymarine C140w

Chapter 15: Using the weather application (North America only)

Chapter contents

•15.1 Weather application overview on page 180

•15.2 Weather application setup on page 180

•15.3 Weather application display overview on page 181

•15.4 Weather map navigation on page 185

•15.5 Weather reports on page 185

•15.6 Storm tracking on page 186

•15.7 Animated weather graphics on page 187

Using the weather application (North America only)

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Raymarine C140w, C90w manual Using the weather application North America only

Contents

Page Page Trademarks and registered trademarks Page Contents Using AIS 133 Using the Course Deviation Indicator 145 Customizing your display 207 Important Information Safety notices Disclaimers TFT LCD DisplaysWater ingress Connections to other equipment CompactFlash cardsEMC conformance Suppression ferrites Technical accuracy Warranty registrationProduct disposal IMO and Solas Handbook information Additional handbooks Description Part number User reference handbook information 2.2 About this manualSeries handbooks Series handbooks Description Part number Getting started Device Type Suitable Devices Connectivity Multifunction display system integration AIS Powering the Display Off Powering the display on/offPowering the display on Controls List of cursor labels Using buttons and softkeysUsing the cursor Label Feature Application Selecting a page set and application Navigating pages and menusDisplaying applications Selecting an application window Screen information Status icons Using menusAccessing a menu Editing dialog box information Adjusting the display lighting Initial setupInitial setup procedures Setting the language, date/time, and units of measurement System setup menu Slave 1/2 Menu item Description Options TD SetupBearing Mode Chain Settings and Data Ground Trip ResetMenu item Description Options Settings Reset Reset Defaults Volume Units Menu item Description Options Date/Time SetupUnits Setup Temperature Units Heading If Nmea Port Setting Nmea Output SetupSeaTalk Alarms If Data Alarms If you Change Password Menu item Description Options Waypoint PasswordEnable Password Setup Series Widescreen user reference Managing display data Inserting a CompactFlash card CompactFlash cards overview Press the card eject button Removing a CompactFlash Card Erasing data from a CompactFlash card Writing and retrieving dataSaving data to a CompactFlash card Retrieving data from a CompactFlash card Exceptions Transferring data using a PCOperating a networked display Transferring waypoint and route data Designating a Data Master Display Designating the master display Using waypoints Waypoints Waypoints in the Fishfinder Application Waypoints in the CDI and 3D chart applicationsHow waypoints are shown in different applications Displaying the waypoint list Waypoint placement To stop navigating to a waypoint Navigating to a waypoint using the Wpts MOB buttonWaypoint navigation Navigating to an existing waypoint selected on screen Moving a waypoint Changing a waypoint symbolEditing a waypoint Changing waypoint details Erasing waypoints Making a new waypoint group Changing the default waypoint groupWaypoint groups Displaying the waypoint group list Showing and hiding waypoint groups Password protecting your waypointsErasing a waypoint group Disabling password protection for waypoints Specifying a password for waypointsChanging the waypoints password Using the chart Ensure safe navigation Chart application overview What the chart displays Using the chart safely Chart datum Chart cards Menu item Description Options Object Information Chart setupSelecting the chart setup menu Chart setup menu options Menu item Description Options Record Vessel Track Menu item Description Options Vector LengthVector Width Route Width Track By menu Menu item Description Options Track IntervalRecord Vessel Vessel Track By menu Cartography setup menu options Selecting the cartography setup menu Menu item Description Options Hide Rocks Safety ContourMenu item Description Options Spot Soundings Depth Contour Light Sectors Menu item Description Options Nav. Marks SymbolsMenu item Description Options Marine Features Land Features Zooming in and out Moving around the chart Working with multiple chart views Chart presentationNavigating to the cursor position on the chart Changing the chart display Head Up H-up Chart orientationSelecting local or system chart view North Up N-up Maintaining a view of your navigation Setting the motion modeSetting the chart orientation Press the Chart Mode and Orientation softkey True Motion TM Chart offsetEnabling chart offset Changing the chart offset value Specifying aerial overlay opacity Chart layers Aerial photo overlayResetting the chart offset value Enabling aerial photo overlay Radar overlay AIS objects Bathymetric data Range rings 3D chart view locatorChart vectors Displaying details of tides and currents Decluttering the chartEnabling and disabling chart vectors Decluttering the chart display Viewing animated tide and current information Symbol DescriptionAnimated tide and current information Displaying details of currents Controlling tide and current animations Additional chart informationUsing the port search option Using the cursor to find a port Displaying details of objects and features Displaying details of services and points of interestBusiness services and points of interest symbols Displaying panoramic photos Locating your vessel on the chart displayHow to locate your vessel Displaying pilot book information Waypoint editing Waypoint navigation Showing and hiding waypoint names Hiding a waypoint on the chart displayShowing and hiding waypoint symbols Waypoint appearance Building a route Building a route using new waypointsRoutes Building a route Building a route from a track Building a route using existing waypointsBuilding a route using the waypoint list Navigation Options softkey Adding a waypoint at the start of a route Building a route from the current trackPress the Create Route from Track softkey Building a route from a saved track Displaying route details Displaying route details using the cursorDisplaying route details using the route list Displaying the route list Following a route in reverse order Following a route using quick routePress the Follow Route Options softkey Editing a route Reversing a route Erasing a routeRemoving a waypoint from a route Creating a Track TracksCreating a track Displaying the track list Changing the name or color of a track Editing a trackErasing a track Press the Review and Edit Tracks softkey Measuring distances and bearings Positioning the chart rulerRepositioning the chart ruler Clearing the chart ruler Using the 3D chart Uses for the 3D Chart 3D chart overviewSafety Function Description Options 3D chart setupSelecting the 3D chart setup menu 3D chart setup menu options 3D chart view modes 3D chart cards3D chart display overview 3D Chart View Options Changing the 3D chart vessel view mode 3D chart depth scaleEnabling or disabling the 3D chart depth scale 3D chart vessel view modes Aerial photo overlay on 3D chart Using the 2D and 3D charts together 3D Chart Navigation Press the Chart Mode and Presentation softkey 2D and 3D chart synchronizationDisplaying 2D and 3D charts simultaneously Synchronizing the 2D and 3D charts Displaying the 3D view locator on the 2D chart Using autopilot control Pilot Control dialog Autopilot status symbolsDisengaging the autopilot in an emergency Autopilot control Disengaging the autopilot Enabling the autopilot control functionEngaging the autopilot Autopilot control options Autopilot alarmsSilencing autopilot alarms Silencing autopilot alarms and disengaging autopilot Using radar Digital radar Radar scanner power modesRadar Radar Status Mode Icon Description of status Radar overview Maximum radar range Powering the radar scanner on and offRadar range and image quality Indirect Echoes Radar image qualitySide Lobes Rain or Snow Clutter Multiple EchoesBlind Sectors Sea Clutter Interference Radar display overview Dual Range Range covered Operation Using Dual Range with SuperHD radarDual range radar operation digital scanners only Limitations Selecting long or short range radar operation Radar mode and orientationPress the Radar Mode & Operation softkey Enabling Dual Range radar operation North Up N-UP Course Up C-UP Selecting the radar orientation mode Radar motion modes overview Press the Radar Mode and Orientation softkeySelecting the radar motion mode Changing the radar vessel offset SuperHD Controls Radar tuning Digital scannersTuning method Related options Description Offshore 110 Series Widescreen user reference Auto Rejection thisExpansion Adjusting digital radar color gain Selecting digital radar gain presetsAdjusting digital radar gain presets Adjusting digital radar preset gain Selecting the enhance echoes functions Selecting a digital radar color palette Enabling radar wakes Radar tuning Analog scannersAdjusting the radar tune control Enabling radar expansion Using radar 115 Automatically adjusts For high levels of sea Clutter Using radar 117 Adjusting analog radar sea gain Adjusting analog radar gainAdjusting analog radar FTC function Adjusting analog radar rain function Enabling radar wakes Enabling radar expansion Displaying the waypoint list Hiding a waypoint on the radar display Measuring using Variable Range Markers VRMs Using radar to measure distances, ranges, and bearingsMeasuring using the range rings Measuring using the cursor Measuring using combined VRM and EBL Measuring using Electronic Bearing Lines EBLs Creating a floating VRM or EBL on the radar display Measuring using floating VRM and EBLCreating a VRM or EBL on the radar display Unfloating a VRM or EBL on the radar display Using radar to track targets and avoid collisionsUsing the radar range rings Setting up a radar guard zone How a Marpa risk is assessed Enabling and disabling radar warning alarmsSafety notices Marpa overview Setting up Marpa Status symbols for Marpa targetsTrue mode Relative mode Parameter Descriptions Options Target History Displaying vessel vectors CPA graphicsMarpa options Parameter Descriptions Options Vector Length Cancelling a Marpa target Radar alarmsSelecting the radar alarms setup menu Using Marpa Acquiring a Marpa target to track Radar setup menu options Setting up your radar Color Palette Parking OffsetAntenna Size Period ReferenceTimed Transmit 132 Series Widescreen user reference Using AIS How AIS Works AIS Simulator ModeAIS overview AIS prerequisites Class a Class B Data Receive Send Classes of AIS data Enabling and disabling AIS vectors Enabling or disabling AISDisplaying AIS vectors Enabling and disabling AIS silent mode AIS status symbolsAIS silent mode Displaying detailed AIS target information AIS target symbolsTarget type Description Symbol Viewing AIS target information Safe Zones Using AIS to avoid collisionsDisplaying safety-critical AIS information Safety Messages Parameter Description Options Own Vessel Safe Zone AIS optionsParameter Description Options Vector Length Enabling and disabling buddy tracking AIS alarmsAcknowledging AIS alarms Buddy tracking Editing a buddy’s details Adding a vessel to your buddy listAdding a vessel to your buddy list from AIS target list Adding a vessel to your buddy list from main menu Press the Buddy Data Auto on OFF softkey Deleting a buddyDisplaying additional buddy information Using the Course Deviation Indicator 146 Series Widescreen user reference Going to a waypoint using the CDI application Using the CDI ApplicationMonitoring Your Course Using CDI Following a route using the CDI application 148 Series Widescreen user reference Using the fishfinder Example fishfinder screen Fishfinder introductionFishfinder screen Fishfinder overview How the fishfinder works Interpreting the seabed using sonarSonar image Factors influencing the sonar display Display modes Fishfinder presetsClutter / Background noise Preset 3 Shallow or Selecting a fishfinder presetSelecting a fishfinder display mode Fishfinder zoom mode Fishfinder A-Scope mode Bottom Lock Enabling the Fishfinder A-Scope Mode Range Adjusting the bottom lock range/positionFishfinder range Enabling Bottom Lock Changing the fishfinder depth range Using fishfinder range shift Manual Adjusting the fishfinder gain manuallyFishfinder presentation options Sonar gain Fishfinder color threshold Adjusting the fishfinder color gainAdjusting the fishfinder color threshold Fishfinder color gain Depth and distance with the fishfinder Fishfinder powerAdjusting the fishfinder time varied gain Adjusting the fishfinder power Measuring depth and distance with VRM Fishfinder scrolling Dual / Single frequency fishfinder Enabling dual frequency transducers Fishfinder waypointsPlacing a Waypoint on the Fishfinder Display Fishfinder alarms setup Fishfinder alarmsSetting up fishfinder alarms Fishfinder setup menu options Setting up your fishfinderOpening the fishfinder setup menu Sonar frequency Fishfinder preset configuration Transducer and DSM settings Fishfinder Transducer Calibration Ping EnableMenu Item Description Options Ping Rate Limit per Second Speed Offset Temperature OffsetMenu Item Description Options Depth Offset Waterline Using the engine monitor Displaying the engine monitor application Engine monitor overview Changing what the engine monitor displays Setting up the engine monitor application Silencing engine monitor alarms Using the data application Way Fish Sail Naviga Point Route Ing Data Tion panel Panel Pre-configured data in the data applicationList of pre-configured data panels Data application overview XTE Selecting a pre-configured data panel Changing the size of data panels in the data application Customizing the data applicationSelecting customized data in the data application Renaming data panels in the data application Using the weather application North America only Adding the weather application to a page set Weather application setupWeather application overview Selecting weather graphics Weather symbolsWeather application display overview Surface observation station symbols Storm tracks symbolsSurface pressure symbols Wave information symbols Wind speed symbols Color code Intensity in mm per hour NOWRad precipitation color codesCanadian radar precipitation color codes Color code Precipitation type Intensity Re-centering your vessel on the weather map Weather map navigationWeather reports Changing the position of forecasts on the weather map Storm trackingDisplaying weather reports Running a weather animation Animated weather graphics 188 Series Widescreen user reference Using Sirius satellite radio North America only Displaying the Sirius radio application Sirius radio overview Scanning Sirius radio channels Tuning to a Sirius radio channelSirius radio basic operations Browsing Sirius radio channels Moving a Sirius radio channel to another preset Sirius radio presetsAssigning Sirius radio channel presets Deleting a Sirius radio channel from a preset Favorite Sirius radio song alerts Setting up Sirius radio favorite alerts Sirius radio parental locking Setting up Sirius radio parental lockingChanging the Sirius radio password Accessing a blocked Sirius radio channel Using Navtex Navtex Message Alert Categories Navtex setupNavtex overview Incoming Navtex Message Alerts Sorting the Navtex message list Viewing and Managing Navtex MessagesViewing a Navtex message Displaying the Navtex message list 198 Series Widescreen user reference Using video Video application overview Changing the video aspect ratio Displaying the video application Adjusting the video picture DSC VHF radio integration Using a DSC VHF radio with your display Enabling DSC VHF radio integration 206 Series Widescreen user reference Customizing your display Renaming a page set Customizing page setsSelecting applications for a page set Changing the data displayed in the databar Customizing the databarMoving the databar Resizing the databar 210 Series Widescreen user reference Maintaining your display Routine equipment checks Servicing and safety Cleaning the display case Cleaning Settings and data reset Cleaning the display screenResetting your display Performing a settings reset Performing a settings and data reset 216 Series Widescreen user reference Technical support Viewing product information Raymarine technical supportSirius support Navionics website Navionics support 220 Series Widescreen user reference