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Raymarine C140w, C90w manual Using radar

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Chapter 9: Using radar

Chapter contents

•9.1 Radar overview on page 100

•9.2 Radar scanner power modes on page 100

•9.3 Radar range and image quality on page 101

•9.4 Radar display overview on page 104

•9.5 Dual range radar operation (digital scanners only) on page 105

•9.6 Radar mode and orientation on page 106

•9.7 Radar tuning — DIGITAL scanners on page 109

•9.8 Radar tuning — ANALOG scanners on page 114

•9.9 Waypoints on page 120

•9.10 Using radar to measure distances, ranges, and bearings on page 121

•9.11 Using radar to track targets and avoid collisions on page 124

•9.12 Radar alarms on page 128

•9.13 Setting up your radar on page 129

Using radar

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Raymarine C140w, C90w manual Using radar

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 noticesTFT LCD Displays Water ingressDisclaimers Connections to other equipment CompactFlash cardsEMC conformance Suppression ferritesTechnical accuracy Warranty registrationProduct disposal IMO and SolasHandbook information Additional handbooks Description Part number User reference handbook information 2.2 About this manualSeries handbooks Series handbooks Description Part numberGetting started Device Type Suitable Devices Connectivity Multifunction display system integrationAIS Powering the display on/off Powering the display onPowering the Display Off Controls List of cursor labels Using buttons and softkeysUsing the cursor Label Feature ApplicationNavigating pages and menus Displaying applicationsSelecting a page set and application Selecting an application window Screen information Status icons Using menusAccessing a menu Editing dialog box informationAdjusting the display lighting Initial setupInitial setup procedures Setting the language, date/time, and units of measurementSystem setup menu Slave 1/2 Menu item Description Options TD SetupBearing Mode ChainSettings and Data Ground Trip ResetMenu item Description Options Settings Reset Reset DefaultsVolume Units Menu item Description Options Date/Time SetupUnits Setup Temperature UnitsHeading If Nmea Port Setting Nmea Output SetupSeaTalk Alarms If Data Alarms If youChange Password Menu item Description Options Waypoint PasswordEnable Password SetupSeries Widescreen user reference Managing display data Inserting a CompactFlash card CompactFlash cards overviewPress the card eject button Removing a CompactFlash CardErasing data from a CompactFlash card Writing and retrieving dataSaving data to a CompactFlash card Retrieving data from a CompactFlash cardExceptions Transferring data using a PCOperating a networked display Transferring waypoint and route dataDesignating a Data Master Display Designating the master displayUsing waypoints Waypoints Waypoints in the CDI and 3D chart applications How waypoints are shown in different applicationsWaypoints in the Fishfinder Application Displaying the waypoint list Waypoint placementTo stop navigating to a waypoint Navigating to a waypoint using the Wpts MOB buttonWaypoint navigation Navigating to an existing waypoint selected on screenMoving a waypoint Changing a waypoint symbolEditing a waypoint Changing waypoint detailsErasing waypoints Making a new waypoint group Changing the default waypoint groupWaypoint groups Displaying the waypoint group listPassword protecting your waypoints Erasing a waypoint groupShowing and hiding waypoint groups Specifying a password for waypoints Changing the waypoints passwordDisabling password protection for waypoints Using the chart Ensure safe navigation Chart application overviewWhat the chart displays Using the chart safelyChart datum Chart cardsMenu item Description Options Object Information Chart setupSelecting the chart setup menu Chart setup menu optionsMenu item Description Options Record Vessel Track Menu item Description Options Vector LengthVector Width Route WidthTrack By menu Menu item Description Options Track IntervalRecord Vessel Vessel Track By menuCartography setup menu options Selecting the cartography setup menuMenu item Description Options Hide Rocks Safety ContourMenu item Description Options Spot Soundings Depth ContourLight Sectors Menu item Description Options Nav. Marks SymbolsMenu item Description Options Marine Features Land FeaturesZooming in and out Moving around the chartWorking with multiple chart views Chart presentationNavigating to the cursor position on the chart Changing the chart displayHead Up H-up Chart orientationSelecting local or system chart view North Up N-upMaintaining a view of your navigation Setting the motion modeSetting the chart orientation Press the Chart Mode and Orientation softkeyTrue Motion TM Chart offsetEnabling chart offset Changing the chart offset valueSpecifying aerial overlay opacity Chart layers Aerial photo overlayResetting the chart offset value Enabling aerial photo overlayRadar overlay AIS objects Bathymetric data3D chart view locator Chart vectorsRange rings Displaying details of tides and currents Decluttering the chartEnabling and disabling chart vectors Decluttering the chart displayViewing animated tide and current information Symbol DescriptionAnimated tide and current information Displaying details of currentsControlling tide and current animations Additional chart informationUsing the port search option Using the cursor to find a portDisplaying details of services and points of interest Business services and points of interest symbolsDisplaying details of objects and features Displaying panoramic photos Locating your vessel on the chart displayHow to locate your vessel Displaying pilot book informationWaypoint editing Waypoint navigationShowing and hiding waypoint names Hiding a waypoint on the chart displayShowing and hiding waypoint symbols Waypoint appearanceBuilding a route Building a route using new waypointsRoutes Building a routeBuilding a route from a track Building a route using existing waypointsBuilding a route using the waypoint list Navigation Options softkeyAdding 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 trackDisplaying route details Displaying route details using the cursorDisplaying route details using the route list Displaying the route listFollowing a route using quick route Press the Follow Route Options softkeyFollowing a route in reverse order Editing a route Erasing a route Removing a waypoint from a routeReversing a route Creating a Track TracksCreating a track Displaying the track listChanging the name or color of a track Editing a trackErasing a track Press the Review and Edit Tracks softkeyMeasuring distances and bearings Positioning the chart rulerRepositioning the chart ruler Clearing the chart rulerUsing the 3D chart 3D chart overview SafetyUses for the 3D Chart Function Description Options 3D chart setupSelecting the 3D chart setup menu 3D chart setup menu options3D chart cards 3D chart display overview3D chart view modes 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 modesAerial photo overlay on 3D chart Using the 2D and 3D charts together 3D Chart NavigationPress the Chart Mode and Presentation softkey 2D and 3D chart synchronizationDisplaying 2D and 3D charts simultaneously Synchronizing the 2D and 3D chartsDisplaying the 3D view locator on the 2D chart Using autopilot control Pilot Control dialog Autopilot status symbolsDisengaging the autopilot in an emergency Autopilot controlEnabling the autopilot control function Engaging the autopilotDisengaging the autopilot Autopilot control options Autopilot alarmsSilencing autopilot alarms Silencing autopilot alarms and disengaging autopilotUsing radar Digital radar Radar scanner power modesRadar Radar Status Mode Icon Description of status Radar overviewPowering the radar scanner on and off Radar range and image qualityMaximum radar range Radar image quality Side LobesIndirect Echoes Rain or Snow Clutter Multiple EchoesBlind Sectors Sea ClutterInterference Radar display overviewDual Range Range covered Operation Using Dual Range with SuperHD radarDual range radar operation digital scanners only LimitationsSelecting long or short range radar operation Radar mode and orientationPress the Radar Mode & Operation softkey Enabling Dual Range radar operationNorth Up N-UP Course Up C-UP Selecting the radar orientation modeRadar motion modes overview Press the Radar Mode and Orientation softkeySelecting the radar motion mode Changing the radar vessel offsetSuperHD Controls Radar tuning Digital scannersTuning method Related options Description Offshore110 Series Widescreen user reference Rejection this ExpansionAuto Adjusting digital radar color gain Selecting digital radar gain presetsAdjusting digital radar gain presets Adjusting digital radar preset gainSelecting the enhance echoes functions Selecting a digital radar color paletteEnabling radar wakes Radar tuning Analog scannersAdjusting the radar tune control Enabling radar expansionUsing 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 functionEnabling radar wakes Enabling radar expansionDisplaying the waypoint list Hiding a waypoint on the radar displayMeasuring using Variable Range Markers VRMs Using radar to measure distances, ranges, and bearingsMeasuring using the range rings Measuring using the cursorMeasuring using combined VRM and EBL Measuring using Electronic Bearing Lines EBLsMeasuring using floating VRM and EBL Creating a VRM or EBL on the radar displayCreating a floating 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 zoneHow a Marpa risk is assessed Enabling and disabling radar warning alarmsSafety notices Marpa overviewSetting up Marpa Status symbols for Marpa targetsTrue mode Relative modeParameter Descriptions Options Target History Displaying vessel vectors CPA graphicsMarpa options Parameter Descriptions Options Vector LengthCancelling a Marpa target Radar alarmsSelecting the radar alarms setup menu Using Marpa Acquiring a Marpa target to trackRadar setup menu options Setting up your radarParking Offset Antenna SizeColor Palette Period ReferenceTimed Transmit132 Series Widescreen user reference Using AIS AIS Simulator Mode AIS overviewHow AIS Works AIS prerequisites Class a Class B Data Receive Send Classes of AIS dataEnabling or disabling AIS Displaying AIS vectorsEnabling and disabling AIS vectors AIS status symbols AIS silent modeEnabling and disabling AIS silent mode Displaying detailed AIS target information AIS target symbolsTarget type Description Symbol Viewing AIS target informationSafe Zones Using AIS to avoid collisionsDisplaying safety-critical AIS information Safety MessagesAIS options Parameter Description Options Vector LengthParameter Description Options Own Vessel Safe Zone Enabling and disabling buddy tracking AIS alarmsAcknowledging AIS alarms Buddy trackingEditing 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 menuDeleting a buddy Displaying additional buddy informationPress the Buddy Data Auto on OFF softkey 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 application148 Series Widescreen user reference Using the fishfinder Example fishfinder screen Fishfinder introductionFishfinder screen Fishfinder overviewInterpreting the seabed using sonar Sonar imageHow the fishfinder works Factors influencing the sonar display Fishfinder presets Clutter / Background noiseDisplay modes Preset 3 Shallow or Selecting a fishfinder presetSelecting a fishfinder display mode Fishfinder zoom modeFishfinder A-Scope mode Bottom Lock Enabling the Fishfinder A-Scope ModeRange Adjusting the bottom lock range/positionFishfinder range Enabling Bottom LockChanging the fishfinder depth range Using fishfinder range shiftManual Adjusting the fishfinder gain manuallyFishfinder presentation options Sonar gainFishfinder color threshold Adjusting the fishfinder color gainAdjusting the fishfinder color threshold Fishfinder color gainDepth and distance with the fishfinder Fishfinder powerAdjusting the fishfinder time varied gain Adjusting the fishfinder powerMeasuring depth and distance with VRM Fishfinder scrollingDual / Single frequency fishfinder Fishfinder waypoints Placing a Waypoint on the Fishfinder DisplayEnabling dual frequency transducers Fishfinder alarms Setting up fishfinder alarmsFishfinder alarms setup Setting up your fishfinder Opening the fishfinder setup menuFishfinder setup menu options Sonar frequency Fishfinder preset configurationTransducer and DSM settings Fishfinder Transducer Calibration Ping EnableMenu Item Description Options Ping Rate Limit per SecondSpeed Offset Temperature OffsetMenu Item Description Options Depth Offset WaterlineUsing the engine monitor Displaying the engine monitor application Engine monitor overviewChanging what the engine monitor displays Setting up the engine monitor applicationSilencing 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 overviewXTE Selecting a pre-configured data panelChanging 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 applicationUsing the weather application North America only Weather application setup Weather application overviewAdding the weather application to a page set Weather symbols Weather application display overviewSelecting weather graphics Storm tracks symbols Surface pressure symbolsSurface observation station symbols Wave information symbols Wind speed symbolsColor code Intensity in mm per hour NOWRad precipitation color codesCanadian radar precipitation color codes Color code Precipitation type IntensityWeather map navigation Weather reportsRe-centering your vessel on the weather map Storm tracking Displaying weather reportsChanging the position of forecasts on the weather map Running a weather animation Animated weather graphics188 Series Widescreen user reference Using Sirius satellite radio North America only Displaying the Sirius radio application Sirius radio overviewScanning Sirius radio channels Tuning to a Sirius radio channelSirius radio basic operations Browsing Sirius radio channelsMoving a Sirius radio channel to another preset Sirius radio presetsAssigning Sirius radio channel presets Deleting a Sirius radio channel from a presetFavorite Sirius radio song alerts Setting up Sirius radio favorite alertsSirius radio parental locking Setting up Sirius radio parental lockingChanging the Sirius radio password Accessing a blocked Sirius radio channelUsing Navtex Navtex Message Alert Categories Navtex setupNavtex overview Incoming Navtex Message AlertsSorting the Navtex message list Viewing and Managing Navtex MessagesViewing a Navtex message Displaying the Navtex message list198 Series Widescreen user reference Using video Video application overview Changing the video aspect ratio Displaying the video applicationAdjusting 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 Customizing page sets Selecting applications for a page setRenaming a page set Changing the data displayed in the databar Customizing the databarMoving the databar Resizing the databar210 Series Widescreen user reference Maintaining your display Routine equipment checks Servicing and safetyCleaning the display case CleaningSettings and data reset Cleaning the display screenResetting your display Performing a settings resetPerforming a settings and data reset 216 Series Widescreen user reference Technical support Raymarine technical support Sirius supportViewing product information Navionics website Navionics support220 Series Widescreen user reference