Raymarine Raychart Chartplotter RC530 PLUS, RL80CRC PLUS Selecting the Heading and Motion Mode

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.The heading at the time Course Up was selected

If 1. is in use and a new course (locked heading) is selected, the picture automatically rotates to the new Course Up.

If 2. is in use, press the HDG MODE soft key then COURSE UP to manually reset the Course Up to the new course.

Selecting the Heading and Motion Mode

Press the HDG MODE default soft key to obtain the following display, when heading information is available:

HDG MODE

NORTH UP COURSE UP HEAD UP TRUE REL

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The currently selected mode is highlighted, and is indicated in the radar status bar (N-UP, C-UP or H-UP and TM or RM).

➤To change the heading and motion mode:

1.Press the HDG MODE default soft key.

2.Press the soft key corresponding to the mode you require. The radar picture changes to the selected mode.

3.Press ENTER to clear the heading mode soft keys. The current orientation is indicated in the status bar.

Note: True Motion is only available in Course Up and North up mode.

If you re-select Course Up when this is already the current mode, the Course Up reference is reassessed according to the current data.

Effect on VRM/EBLs

VRM/EBLs do not move on the screen, unless you change the range, offset the centre, or change the heading mode.

•In Head Up mode, the VRM/EBLs are fixed with respect to the ship’s heading marker.

•In North Up mode, the VRM/EBLs are fixed with respect to North.

•In Course Up mode, the VRM/EBLs are fixed with respect to the selected course.

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