Raymarine Raychart Chartplotter RC530 PLUS manual Object Information, Waypoint Options, Vectors

Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults 7-19

Object Information

You can set Object Information ON or OFF. When set ON, object information is displayed in normal chartplotter operation when the cursor is placed over a chart object for two seconds. When set OFF, no information is displayed.

Waypoint Options

Waypoint Symbols controls whether or not the waypoints are shown on the Chart display, with their appropriate symbols. The active waypoint, and waypoints in the current route are always shown.

Waypoint Numbers controls whether or not the waypoint numbers are shown for any waypoints in the current route.

Default Waypoint Symbol lets you select the symbol you want used for waypoint display.

Vectors

Heading, Tide and Course Over Ground vectors can be displayed as a line from your vessel. The length of the vector is determined by your choice of SOG and the time period. An infinite vector extends to the edge of the chart screen.

Heading Vector indicates your current heading.

COG Vector indicates your course over ground.

Tide Vector indicates the tide angle. Tide information is calculated from the speed through water, compass and position data.

Radar/Chart Synch

If you have a combined radar/chartplotter display you can select Radar/Chart Synch ON or OFF. When set ON with chart and radar windows displayed, FIND SHIP can be used to synchronize the radar and chart images.

The chart is redrawn so that its centre matches that of the radar display. The radar is redrawn to the scale and heading mode of the chart.

Datum Selection

Object Information

You can select either WGS 84 or LOCAL datum. In LOCAL mode, you are presented with a list of datums; use the trackpad to scroll through the list, then press ENTER to select the option and close the menu.