Raymarine RL80CRC PLUS Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key, Measuring Distance Using a VRM

Measuring Distances

Using the VRM/EBL

Key

6-2 hsb2 PLUS Series Color LCD Display

6.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key

You can obtain an accurate measurement of the distance and bearing between two points by using the VRM/EBL key.

➤To place a ruler line and Ruler data box:

1. Position the cursor on the starting point from which you wish to measure.

VRM/EBL

2.Press VRM/EBL.

A Ruler data box is displayed showing the bearing and distance from the starting point to the cursor position. The character A appears at the cursor location.

3.Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the measurement end point. A line connects the cursor to the starting point, and the Ruler data box is updated to show the bearing and length of the line as shown in Figure 6-1.

4.Press ENTER to fix the end point of the ruler line, and return to normal cur- sor control. The letter B marks the location of the end point on the chart.

Figure 6-1: Measuring Distance Using a VRM