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SL70RC PLUS
Series Radar/
Chartplotter
Display
Owner’s
Handbook
Document number: 81206-1
Date:March 2002
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SL70RC PLUS Series Radar/Chartplotter

Display Owner’s Handbook
March 2002
INTENDED USE
The display units detailed in this handbook may form part of navigational
radar systems intended for light marine use. These displays and radar
systems are only an aid to navigation.
SAFETY NOTICES
This radar equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the
instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular:
1. HIGH VOLTAGE. The LCD display unit and scanner unit contain
high voltages. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and
tools only available to qualified service technicians – there are no user
serviceable parts or adjustments. The operator should never remove the
display unit cover or attempt to service the equipment.
2. ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY. The radar scanner transmits
electromagnetic energy. It is important that the radar is turned off whenever
personnel are required to come close to the scanner to perform work on the
scanner assembly or associated equipment.
It is recommended that the radar scanner is mounted out of range of personnel
(above head height).
Avoid looking directly at the antenna as your eyes are the most sensitive part of
the body to electromagnetic energy.
When properly installed and operated, the use of this radar will conform to the
requirements of ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 Standard for Safety Levels with
Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3Hz
to 300 GHz and NRPB, Board Statement on Restrictions on Human Exposure
to Static and Time Varying Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation. Doc NRPB,
N0. 5 (1993).
4. NAVIGATION AID. This unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can
be affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects,
environmental conditions, and improper handling or use. It is the user’s
responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational judgements.
This radar unit should not be relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and
judgement.
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Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service

Representatives. For information on our products and services, contact either
of the following:
UNITED STATES Raymarine Inc.
22 Cotton Road, Unit D
Nashua, NH 03063-4219
Telephone: +1 603 881 5200
+1 800 539 5539
Fax: +1 603 864 4756
EUROPE Raymarine Limited
Anchorage Park
Portsmouth
Hampshire PO3 5TD
England
Telephone: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611
Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642
Copyright © Raymarine Ltd. 2002
The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the
best of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, our policy of
continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications
without prior notice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the product
and handbook may occur from time to time, for which liability cannot be
accepted by Raymarine.
Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited.
SeaTalk is a registered trademark of Raymarine Limited.
Pathfinder Plus is a trademark of Raymarine Limited.
This product contains technology provided under license by Acorn Group plc.
The copyright of this intellectual property is acknowledged by Raymarine
Ltd., as are Acorn’s trademarks and patents. Acorn’s world wide web address
is http://www.acorn.com.
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Preface
This handbook describes the radar and chart aspects of the following PLUS
series displays from Raymarine:
System Display Scanner Chartplotter
Combined Radar/Chartplotter -
Mono display SL70MRC Yes Yes
Color display SL70CRC Yes Yes
Note: Radar systems are supplied with an appropriate Raymarine scanner

unit and inter-connecting cable. Details for installing the scanner are de-
scribed in the Pathfinder Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook.
The Raychart (RC) display units include a cartridge holder assembly which
contains two slots for C-MAP NT chart cards.
This handbook contains very important information on the installation and
operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in
operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly.
Raymarine’s Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be
available to answer any questions you may have.
TFT Color LCD Displays

The colors of the display may seem to vary when viewed against a colored
background or in colored light. This is a perfectly normal effect that will be
seen with all color LCD displays.
In common with all Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displays, the screen may
exhibit a few (less than 20) wrongly illuminated pixels. These may appear as
black pixels in a light portion of the screen, or as colored pixels in black areas.
CAUTION:
To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is
advisable to replace the sun cover provided when the color LCD display is
not in use.
Warranty
To register your display unit ownership, please take a few minutes to fill out
the warranty registration card found at the end of this handbook. It is very
important that you complete the owner information and return the card to the
factory in order to receive full warranty benefits.
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EMC Conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry
standards for use in the recreational marine environment.
The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories
conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards,
but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not
compromised.
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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................ 1.v
Warranty ....................................................................................... 1.v
EMC Conformance ...................................................................... 1.vi
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................1.1

How to Use This Handbook .......................................................... 1.1
1.1 General .......................................................................................... 1.3
PLUS Display Units ..................................................................... 1.3
Operating Modes .......................................................................... 1.4
Heading and Position Data ........................................................... 1.5
1.2 The Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display ............................................ 1.7
Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display Options ..................................... 1.7
Radar Functions ........................................................................... 1.9
1.3 The Chartplotter Display ............................................................ 1.10
Chartplotter Display Options ...................................................... 1.10
Chartplotter Functions ................................................................ 1.12
1.4 Operating Controls ..................................................................... 1.13
Trackpad and Cursor ................................................................... 1.13
Dedicated Keys ........................................................................... 1.15
Soft Keys ..................................................................................... 1.16
Pop-Up Menus ............................................................................ 1.16
Database Lists ............................................................................. 1.17
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display ....................................2.1

2.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 2.1
Conventions Used ......................................................................... 2.1
Simulator ...................................................................................... 2.1
2.2 Switching the Display On and Off ................................................ 2.2
Simulator Mode ............................................................................ 2.5
Changing the Lighting & Contrast - SL70MRC Mono Display ... 2.6
Changing the Brightness - SL70CRC Color Display ................... 2.7
2.3 Controlling the Display ................................................................. 2.8
Selecting the Mode of Operation .................................................. 2.8
Customizing the Screen Presentation Options ............................ 2.14
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2.4 Radar Display Control Functions ............................................... 2.17

Using the Zoom Function - SL70MRC Mono Display .............. 2.17
Using the Zoom Function - SL70CRC Color Displays .............. 2.18
Offsetting the Center ................................................................... 2.20
Hiding the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM) ................................. 2.21
2.5 Chart Display Control Functions ............................................... 2.22
Moving Around the Chart ........................................................... 2.22
Radar/Chart Overlay - SL70CRC only ....................................... 2.26
2.6 Typical Chart Scenarios ............................................................. 2.27
Place and Goto a Waypoint ......................................................... 2.28
Make and Follow a Route ........................................................... 2.30
Review Your Passage Plan .......................................................... 2.32
Displaying the Radar and Synchronizing Radar & Chart ........... 2.34
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations ..........................................................3.1

3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3.1
3.2 Range Control ............................................................................... 3.2
Changing the Range ...................................................................... 3.3
Determining Actual Radar Range ................................................. 3.3
3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture ............................... 3.4
Identifying False Echo Returns .................................................... 3.5
Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune ..................... 3.7
Changing the Targets Display ......................................................3.11
3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs .................... 3.13
Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel ................. 3.14
Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT) ........ 3.16
Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes ........................................... 3.18
3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms ................................................ 3.19
Placing a Guard Zone .................................................................. 3.20
Moving, Reshaping or Deleting a Guard Zone ........................... 3.21
Controlling Guard Zone Alarms ................................................. 3.21
3.6 MARPA ...................................................................................... 3.23
Introduction to MARPA ............................................................. 3.23
Using MARPA ............................................................................ 3.25
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Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations ........................................................4.1

4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4.1
4.2 Changing the Heading Mode ........................................................ 4.2
True and Relative Motion ............................................................. 4.2
4.3 Using Marks .................................................................................. 4.4
4.4 Man Overboard (MOB) ................................................................ 4.5
4.5 Cursor Echo .................................................................................. 4.6
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations ..........................................................5.1

5.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 5.1
5.2 Using Chart Cards ......................................................................... 5.2
Inserting a Chart Card ................................................................... 5.2
Removing a Chart Card ................................................................ 5.3
Displaying the Chart Data ............................................................. 5.3
Displaying Object Information ..................................................... 5.4
5.3 Working with Waypoints .............................................................. 5.8
Introduction .................................................................................. 5.8
Placing a Waypoint ....................................................................... 5.9
Selecting a Waypoint .................................................................. 5.12
Waypoint Data Display ............................................................... 5.12
Editing the Waypoint Details ...................................................... 5.13
Erasing a Waypoint ..................................................................... 5.14
Moving a Waypoint .................................................................... 5.14
Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad ............................... 5.15
5.4 Working with Routes .................................................................. 5.18
Creating a New Route ................................................................. 5.19
Saving the Current Route ............................................................ 5.22
Clearing the Current Route ......................................................... 5.23
Retrieve a Route From the Database ........................................... 5.23
Displaying Route Information .................................................... 5.24
Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route ....................... 5.26
Editing a Route ........................................................................... 5.27
5.5 Following Routes and Going to Points ....................................... 5.29
Follow a Route ............................................................................ 5.29
Target Point Arrival .................................................................... 5.31
Other Follow Route Options ....................................................... 5.31
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Going To an Individual Target Point ........................................... 5.32

Stop Follow or Stop Goto ............................................................ 5.33
5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes ........................................... 5.34
5.7 Using Tracks ............................................................................... 5.37
Setting Up a Track ...................................................................... 5.38
Clearing the Current Track ......................................................... 5.39
Managing Tracks ........................................................................ 5.39
SmartRoute ................................................................................. 5.41
Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations ..............................................................6.1

6.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 6.1
6.2 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key .......................... 6.2
6.3 Alarms and Timers ........................................................................ 6.4
Alarm Reporting ........................................................................... 6.4
Setting Alarms and Timers ........................................................... 6.5
6.4 Man Overboard (MOB) ................................................................ 6.6
6.5 Cursor Echo .................................................................................. 6.7
6.6 GPS Setup ..................................................................................... 6.8
6.7 Data Log Mode ........................................................................... 6.10
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults ...................................................7.1

7.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 7.1
7.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters .................................................. 7.2
7.3 System Set Up Parameters ............................................................ 7.4
Data Boxes .................................................................................... 7.6
Bearing Mode ............................................................................... 7.6
Cursor Reference .......................................................................... 7.6
Cursor Readout ............................................................................. 7.6
Day/Night ..................................................................................... 7.7
Help ............................................................................................... 7.7
Soft Keys ....................................................................................... 7.7
Key Beep ...................................................................................... 7.7
MOB Data ..................................................................................... 7.7
Menu Timeout Period ................................................................... 7.7
Units .............................................................................................. 7.7
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Variation Source ........................................................................... 7.8

Bridge NMEA Heading ................................................................ 7.8
NMEA Out Set Up ........................................................................ 7.9
Cursor Echo .................................................................................. 7.9
Date and Time Settings ................................................................. 7.9
GPS SOG/COG Filter ................................................................. 7.10
Compass Set Up .......................................................................... 7.10
Language .................................................................................... 7.10
Simulator .................................................................................... 7.10
7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters .............................................................7.11
EBL Display ................................................................................7.11
Timed Transmission Option ....................................................... 7.12
Marks Options ............................................................................ 7.12
Custom Scale .............................................................................. 7.12
Bearing Alignment ..................................................................... 7.13
Antenna Size ............................................................................... 7.13
Send on HSB ............................................................................... 7.13
7.5 MARPA Set Up Parameters ........................................................ 7.14
7.6 Advanced Settings ...................................................................... 7.15
Display Timing ........................................................................... 7.15
STC Preset .................................................................................. 7.16
Tune Preset .................................................................................. 7.16
7.7 Chart Set Up Parameters ............................................................. 7.17
Customize Chart ......................................................................... 7.17
Plotter Mode ............................................................................... 7.18
Chart Orientation ........................................................................ 7.18
Object Information ..................................................................... 7.19
Waypoint Options ....................................................................... 7.19
Vectors ........................................................................................ 7.19
Radar/Chart Synch ...................................................................... 7.19
Datum Selection ......................................................................... 7.19
Position Offset ............................................................................ 7.20
Chapter 8: Installation ......................................................................................8.1

8.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8.1
Planning the Installation ............................................................... 8.2
EMC Installation Guidelines ........................................................ 8.2
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8.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components ................................. 8.4

8.3 Selecting the Display Unit Location ............................................. 8.5
8.4 Cable Runs .................................................................................... 8.8
Power Cable .................................................................................. 8.8
Inter-Unit Scanner Cable .............................................................. 8.9
8.5 Mounting the Display Unit ......................................................... 8.10
8.6 System Connections ................................................................... 8.12
Display Unit Connection ............................................................ 8.13
8.7 Radar System Tests and Installation Alignment ......................... 8.16
System Check ............................................................................. 8.16
Switch On and Initial Setup ........................................................ 8.16
Radar System Checks and Adjustments ..................................... 8.17
EMC Conformance ..................................................................... 8.20
8.8 Integrated Systems ...................................................................... 8.21
SeaTalk® and NMEA In ............................................................. 8.22
Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box ................................. 8.25
Data Output ................................................................................. 8.26
Data Conversion ......................................................................... 8.27
8.9 Integrated System Checks .......................................................... 8.28
Chart Display ............................................................................. 8.28
Received Data ............................................................................. 8.28
Transmitted Data ........................................................................ 8.28
Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving ..............................................9.1

9.1 Maintenance ................................................................................. 9.1
Routine Checks ............................................................................. 9.1
Cleaning Instructions - SL70CRC ................................................ 9.1
EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines ......................................... 9.2
9.2 Resetting the System ..................................................................... 9.2
9.3 Problem Solving ........................................................................... 9.4
Technical Support: ........................................................................ 9.4
How to Contact Raymarine (US) .................................................. 9.5
How to Contact Raymarine (Europe) ........................................... 9.6
Worldwide Support ....................................................................... 9.6
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Appendix A: Specification ................................................................................... A.1

7" SL70RC PLUS Series Displays ...............................................A.1
Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box ................................................. B.1

Raystar 112, 105, Apelco 182 and 182XT ....................................B.2
Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differential Receiver ......................B.6
Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features .......................................................... C.1
Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted ................ D.1
Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor ...................................E.1

G-Series Course Computer ........................................................... E.1
Appendix F: Abbreviations ..................................................................................F.1
Index .................................................................................................1.1
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Chapter 1: Overview 1-1
Chapter 1: Overview
How to Use This

Handbook
How to Use This Handbook
This handbook describes the following displays:
SL70MRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter, 7" Mono Display
SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter, 7" Colour LCD Display
If you are installing the display system yourself, you should read Chapter 8
before you start the installation. This chapter also provides information that
will be useful if you are connecting your system to other equipment.
For an overview of the display unit controls and the radar/chartplotter system,
read Chapter 1. Chapter 2 will help you start using your system.
For detailed information on radar operations refer to Chapter 3:Standard
Radar Operations and Chapter 4:Integrated Radar Operations.
For chartplotter operating details, refer to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.
To change the system set up defaults, read Chapter 7.
Details for installing a radar scanner are provided in the Pathfinder Radar
Scanner Owner’s Handbook supplied with your scanner.
Note: Many illustrations in this handbook show example screens. The screen
you see on your display depends on your system configuration and set up op-
tions, so it may differ from the illustration.
This handbook is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the features and functions of the Display.
This chapter also provides an overview of the controls. You should read this
chapter to familiarize yourself with the system.
Chapter 2 explains how to start using the display and describes how to use
some of the basic radar and chart functions. Chapter 2 also provides operating
guidelines for typical chartplotter scenarios; these guidelines introduce you to
many of the chartplotter functions.
Chapter 3 provides detailed operating information for the main radar
functions - adjusting the radar picture; measuring distances and bearings;
setting guard zones and alarms; using MARPA for target tracking.
Chapter 4 provides detailed operating information for integrated radar system
functions, including using marks, man overboard and cursor echo.
Chapter 5 provides detailed operating information for the standard
chartplotter functions - using chart cards, plotting waypoints and routes,
following routes and showing tracks.
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Chapter 6 provides detailed operating information for further chart functions,

How to Use This
including measuring distances, man overboard and cursor echo. It includes

Handbook
instructions for setting up a differential GPS.

Chapter 7 provides instructions for setting up your system to suit your
preferences. You should read this chapter to determine how to set up the radar
and chartplotter system defaults.
Chapter 8 provides planning considerations and detailed instructions for
installing the display unit. It should be referred to when you are ready to install
the system. Details to connect the display to other equipment are also
provided. To install a complete radar system, you will also need to read the
Owner’s Handbook supplied with the scanner.
Chapter 9 provides information on user maintenance, and what to do if you
experience problems.
The Appendices provide additional information that you may find useful:
Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the radar and chartplotter.
Appendix B provides details on connecting the display unit to specific GPS
systems.
Appendix C defines the chart features shown on the chart display.
Appendix D defines the SeaTalk and NMEA data that is transferred on
integrated systems.
Appendix E provides details on connecting a Raymarine heading sensor for
MARPA and radar/chart overlay.
Appendix F provides a list of abbreviations.
An Index and warranty information are included at the end of the handbook.
A summary of the radar and chartplotter controls are provided on the Quick
Reference Cards supplied with your system.
Terminology
The following terminology is used to describe radar and chartplotter systems:
Master A unit capable of sourcing specific data such as
chart or radar data.
Radar Display Unit providing Radar Master functionality.
Chart Display Unit providing Chart Master functionality.
Combined DisplayUnit providing both Radar and Chart Master .
Integrated System Additional instruments are connected via the
Seatalk or NMEA interfaces.
1.1 General
The Pathfinder PLUS Radar/Chartplotter comprises the SL70MRC (Mono)
General
or SL70CRC (Color) display unit, scanner unit and associated cables.
Display Unit
The display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or
below deck.
The unit includes:
• 7" color or LCD PLUS display
• Trackpad
• Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys
• Four soft keys (unlabeled) whose functionality changes
• The combined Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter includes two slots for the C-
MAP NT® chart cards
The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use.
Scanner
The Pathfinder Radar is supplied with a scanner unit which illuminates targets
with microwave energy and then collects the returns from those targets. The
scanner includes a sensitive low-noise front end receiver, and a variety of
clutter attenuation controls to maintain target resolution.
The scanner is adjusted and operated from the display unit, so these details are
provided in this Handbook. It can be switched between transmit and stand-by
modes. It also has a power-saving timed transmit mode which pauses between
bursts of transmissions.
Installation of the scanner is described separately in the Scanner Owner’s
Handbook.
PLUS Display Units

Features
• Chartplotter – Displays chart information from the C-MAP NT® chart
cards (C-Cards)
• Uses position data from GPS, DGPS, WAAS or Loran-C technology
• Displays and transfers SeaTalk and NMEA data
• Three full-screen operating modes: Radar, Chart and Data Log .
• View radar and chart simultaneously as radar/chart overlay (color display
only) or in half-screen windows.
• Half-screen windows to display additional data: Course Deviation Indica-

Operating Modes
tor (CDI), Bearing and Distance Indicator (BDI), navigation data.

• Cursor echo across SeaTalk, and between chart and radar windows
• Choice of orientation: Head Up, Course Up and North Up
• The system can be connected to an ST80 Navigator keypad for entry of
alpha-numeric data.
Set Up Options
Set up options allow you to choose what is displayed, how it is displayed
(including language and units), bearing mode and how the display operates
with other equipment. You can view the cursor position and a variety of data
from other equipment, e.g. speed, heading, depth, wind and tide information
in a set of user-selectable data boxes.
Display options are provided in System Set Up, described in Chapter 7.
Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 2 allow you to switch the
cursor and data boxes On/Off. The cursor box and user-selected data boxes
can be moved around the screen.
Operating Modes
You can view a full screen radar or chart and, on a color unit, you can overlay
the radar targets on to the full screen chart.You can also set Windows On to
split the display into two half-screen windows to show supplementary data or
display radar and chart simultaneously. The main operating mode (radar or
chart) is displayed in the upper window; you choose what is displayed in the
lower window.
The following are available:
Table 1-1: Operating Modes and Window Options

Display Full-screen mode Half-screen Window Options
Radar Mode CDI, BDI, Chart or Nav Data

SL70MRC, SL70CRC
PLUS Chart Mode CDI, BDI, Radar or Nav Data
Radar/Chart Overlay Windows not available

Data Log Mode
Half-Screen Window Options
Heading and Position

• Chart display, Radar display: If data is available as a function of the
combined display unit it can be displayed full screen or in a half-screen
Data
window.
• CDI: This gives the Course Deviation Indicator graphical display, with
data relating to the target waypoint.
• BDI: This gives the Bearing and Distance Indicator graphical display, with
data relating to the target waypoint.
• Nav Data: This shows nine (mono display) or sixteen (colour display) data
boxes, providing navigational data in the units specified in your set up.
Note that up to 6 of these data boxes are also available as a user-selectable
group (see Section 7.3).
You select the operating mode and windows using the DISPLAY key as
described in Chapter 2.
Heading and Position Data

Full functionality of the radar/chartplotter is achieved when it is part of an
integrated system with other equipment connected via SeaTalk or NMEA
0183. Data from this equipment including position and heading is shown on
the display and is used in calculations.
Details on connecting other equipment are given in Chapter 8.
Providing Heading Data for Radar/Chart Overlay and MARPA

The performance of MARPA and Radar/Chart Overlay is dependent on the
quality of your heading sensor. It is important that both the heading sensor and
the radar scanner (bearing alignment) are correctly calibrated. Refer to the
appropriate heading sensor and radar scanner handbooks for calibration
details. The better the accuracy of your heading data, the better the
performance of MARPA and Radar/Chart Overlay.
A gyro compass provides the best performance in all conditions. Alternatively
you could use a fluxgate compass with rate gyro stabilization.
MARPA requires heading data to be frequently updated (we recommend a
data output rate of greater than 8 Hz); heading data must therefore be provided
to the display on NMEA.
In multiple-display systems, heading must be connected, via NMEA, to each
display that will be used for MARPA.
We recommend the Pathfinder Smart Heading System (which includes the
Gyro Plus 2 unit). Good results are also obtained with a Raymarine autopilot
system incorporating a 150G or 400G Course Computer with internal rate
gyro.
Other heading sensors connected on NMEA may provide satisfactory results

Heading and Position
in reasonable sea states. However, in unsettled conditions a rate gyro compass

is advisable.
Data
Contact Raymarine Customer Services or your authorized Raymarine dealer

for additional information. For specific configuration details with the
Raymarine course computer refer to Appendix E. If you are using a suitable
third party heading sensor, refer to its documentation for installation and
calibration details.
1.2 The Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display
The Pathfinder Radar

PLUS Display
When a scanner is connected and the radar is in Transmit mode, the radar
picture provides a map-like representation of the area in which the radar is
operating. Typically, your ship’s position is at the centre of the display, and its
dead ahead bearing is indicated by a vertical heading line, known as the Ship’s
Heading Marker (SHM).
The radar picture can be viewed with a variety of fixed or customised range
scales. On color displays, the color of the radar returns (echoes) indicates their
intensity: the strongest returns are shown in yellow and the weaker are shown
in shades of blue. A status bar at the top of the radar image displays range,
current heading and mode indicators for the various options you can set.
An example radar picture is shown on the next page, with example radar
returns (echoes) and default Pathfinder Radar information. The Status Bar is
also illustrated.
The radar display can show additional information, depending on your
currently selected options, set up selections and the data available from other
equipment. The example displays on the following pages show some of these
features.
Functions are available to control the display as follows:
• Zoom the Display
• Offset your vessel from the centre of the radar picture
Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 2.
Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display Options

In addition to the display set up options previously described, radar set up
options allow you to customise the radar image by selecting how radar marks
and Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) data are displayed. You can also specify
timed transmit mode and custom range scales.
The Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 2 allow you to switch
range rings on/off and waypoint display on/off.
Note: When you turn the display off and on again, the Screen Presentation set-
tings are retained in memory.

PLUS Display Options
Default Display
Pathfinder Radar
RINGS RM RV3 AUTO Status Bar

3nm 1/2 126°T H-UP T IR
Range rings
The number and
spacing depend on
Targets:
the current range, or
you can turn them off
Landmass Ship's Heading
Marker (SHM)
You can hide this
temporarily
Cursor position,
Channel buoy controlled by the
trackpad
Ship's position
Surface You can move this
vessel off-centre if required
Bearing scale,
each tick indicating
2o of azimuth
CURSOR
BRG 045° R Cursor position box
Shows the current
RNG 0.28 nm cursor position as
either Range/Bearing
HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN MARPA or Lat/Long. You can
move this box to your
preferred position
on the screen, or
Default soft key labels turn it off.
These can be turned off; press any soft key to re-display them.
Different labels are displayed when you press a key.
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Status Bar Mode Indicators

displayed when function on:
Selected range, Range rings Motion Mode Target Vectors Auto mode Target
in nautical miles (displayed if Relative Motion True Vector or Gain, Sea, Expansion
rings are on) True Motion Relative Vector Tune Guard Zone
and vector length Wakes Alarms
RINGS RM RV3 AUTO WKS EX GZ

3nm 1/2 126°T H-UP GST FTC RC IR
Range ring interval Current heading Heading mode

Not displayed if if data available, or Normally Head Up (H-UP); Rain
range rings are off Course Over Ground. Course Up (C-UP) or Clutter
Displayed in degrees North Up (N-UP) can be
Magnetic or True selected if heading data
available FTC Interference
(Remote rain) Rejection
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Figure 1-1: Radar Display Features

Radar Functions
RR AUTO FTC EX
3n m 1/2 126°TH-UP G S T FTC RC IR
CURSOR POSITION TIME

BRG 063° R 50°49^13N
RNG 1.65 nm 001°12^09W 13:48:06
COG SOG SPEED Data boxes, showing data
(if available) in the selected
120@T 6.3kts 5.7kts units
DEPTH
14.4m
Mark, symbol selected using
setup options
Mark, default symbol

Active waypoint - from Chartplotter
Offset centre
Long target wake (short,
medium or long wakes can
be selected)
WPT
203°T 1.20nm
01h:30m
Waypoint data box, showing
range, bearing and time to go
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Figure 1-2: Typical Radar Picture
Radar Functions
The Pathfinder Radar includes the following functions:
• Choice of range scales from / nm to 72nm (dependent on scanner type).
1
8
• Automatic and manual control of tuning, gain and sea clutter.

• Two Variable Range Markers (VRMs) and Electronic Bearing Lines
(EBLs), allowing target range and bearing measurements.
VRM/EBLs can be floated.
• Target wakes and target expansion mode.
• Two guard zones with alarms.
• Add marks to record important or dangerous locations.
• Man Overboard (MOB) to navigate back to a person or object.
• 10 Target MARPA
Operation of these radar functions is described in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.
1.3 The Chartplotter Display

The Chartplotter
The SL70MRC or SL70CRC display includes a Chartplotter. The chartplotter

Display
includes a small-scale world map and detailed navigation information is

displayed when a cartographic chart card is installed. The details displayed
depend on the chart zoom level selected. A plotter mode is provided to enable
route plotting and tracking at large scales even when a chart card is not
installed, or when the chart is zoomed beyond the available cartographic
detail. A typical chartplotter screen is shown in Figure 1-3.
The chartplotter uses position information from a GPS, DGPS, WAAS or
Loran-C instrument. Once the position fix has been established, your vessel’s
position, if on screen, is shown as a boat shape pointing in the direction of the
current heading (or COG if heading data is not available). If no heading or
COG data is available, the vessel is shown as a circle.
The chartplotter screen includes a status bar that displays chart scale, with
either cursor position, range and bearing or, when the cursor is homed to the
vessel (by pressing FIND SHIP), vessel position, Speed Over Ground (SOG),
Course Over Ground (COG) and fix type (VES POS, DIF FIX or SD FIX).
The status bar also indicates if radar/chart overlay is switched on.
Any waypoints you have placed are displayed (unless you turned them off in
Chart Set Up as described in Chapter 7) and the current route is shown.
Information can be viewed on-screen by positioning the cursor over a
waypoint, current route or chart object. The chartplotter screen can also show
additional information, depending on your currently selected options, set up
selections and data available from other equipment.
An example chart display, in its default configuration, with a chart card
installed, is shown in the following illustration.
Several functions are available to control the display as follows:
• Zoom in/out and Pan the Display
• Offset the Chart or Center the Chart around the Vessel
• Synchronize the Chart and Radar (if radar data is available)
Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 2.
Chartplotter Display Options

In addition to the display set up options previously described, chart set up
options, described in Chapter 7, allow you to customize the chart by selecting:
• What cartographic features and level of detail are displayed.
• Chart orientation (north up, head up or course up), datums and position offset.
• How waypoints are displayed (symbols and numbers).
• Vectors for heading, COG and tide.
The Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 2 allow you to switch
Chartplotter Display
the Chart Grid On/Off and Custom Chart Details On/Off.
Options
Note: When you turn the display off and on again, the Screen Presentation set-
tings are retained in memory.
Status Bar
Chart Range
Chart Boundary
Vessel Position
Waypoint Cursor -
selecting chart object
Depth Area
Cursor position box

Object data box - Shows the current
for object selected cursor position as
by cursor either Range/Bearing
or Lat/Long. You can
move this box to your
preferred position on
the screen or turn it off.
Default soft key labels
These can be turned off: press any soft key to redisplay them.
Different labels are displayed when you press a key.
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Figure 1-3: Typical Chartplotter Display
Custom Chart Details

The chartplotter set up options include a sub-menu to customize the
cartographic features. This menu allows you to switch features On, Off, or
control them using the CUSTOM soft key. The factory default settings for the
Custom chart options are as follows:
ON: Chart text, chart boundaries, depth contours, navigation marks
and land features.
OFF: Caution and routing data.
CUSTOM: Spot sounding, light sectors, marine features.
Note: The factory default for the CUSTOM settings is ON.
Icons are displayed in detail, depth shading limit is 10 m and depth contour
display is 0-100 m.
A complete list of chart features is given in Appendix C.
Chartplotter Functions
Chartplotter
The Chartplotter includes the following functions:

Functions
• Display C-MAP NT C-Card chart information including Ports and Tides

(if available)
• View chart information (if available) for the Nearest Port
• Place, Move, Erase and Edit a Waypoint
• Goto Waypoint or Cursor
• Create, Save, Name, Edit and Follow a Route
• Review Route and Waypoint Lists
• Display vessel’s track; Save and Name the Track for re-call to screen
• SmartRoute to make a track into a route
• Measure Chart Distances and Bearings on-screen
• Set Up Alarms and Timers
• Man OverBoard (MOB) to navigate back to a missing person or object
• Differential GPS set up page
Operation of these functions is described in Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.
1.4 Operating Controls
Operating Controls
You operate the radar and chart using a variety of controls:
• A trackpad providing up, down, left, right and diagonal control of an on-
screen cursor.
• Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys.
• Four soft keys with labels displayed on the screen.
• Pop-up menus, displayed on-screen, from which you select options.
• Database lists, displayed on-screen, which enable you to edit items.
Note: The cursor is the cross-hair symbol (+) visible on the display. You move
the cursor using the trackpad and use it to select a position or item on the chart.
The control keys are shown in Figure 1-4. They are back-lit for night-time use.
When you use a control, a help message is displayed at the top of the screen
(unless you switch help off as described in Chapter 7). The following
paragraphs describe the controls and on-screen facilities.
Dedicated
keys
Trackpad
Soft keys
Dedicated keys
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Figure 1-4: LCD Display Control Keys
Trackpad and Cursor

The trackpad has several functions:
• To move the cursor around the screen
• To select an item from a pop-up menu
• To adjust a variable soft key control
The cursor is used to:
• Select a position on the screen.

Trackpad and Cursor
• Select an item, e.g.guard zone on the radar, chart object on the chartplotter.
• Select an area of the radar image to zoom into or pan the chart display..
Moving the Cursor

You can press on any of the four sections of the trackpad to move the cursor in
that direction (up, down, left or right), or press two sections at the same time to
move diagonally. The cursor moves faster as you continue to press the
trackpad. The current cursor position is shown in the cursor data box (if
selected).
Note: During many operations you cannot move the cursor around the
screen; if you cannot move the cursor using the trackpad, check the default soft
keys are displayed (unless they have been switched OFF in system set up). If
not, press ENTER until they are displayed.
The cursor is normally displayed as a crosshair. However, if you have not
moved the cursor for more than five seconds, when you next move it the cursor
is outlined by a circle so it is easier to locate on the screen.
Context-Sensitive Cursor Control

The cursor is context-sensitive. When the cursor is positioned over special
features on the display a text label appears to identify the feature as detailed in
Table 1-2 .
Moving and deleting items with the context-sensitive cursor

Some items on the radar/chartplotter screen have information associated with
them. Most information is displayed in a data box. The context-sensitive
cursor allows you to move databoxes. It also allows you to move or delete
other items, such as radar guard zones. Further details of items that can be
moved or deleted are given in the appropriate sections throughout this
handbook.
➤ To move any data box or selectable item:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the item until the item’s label is
displayed.
2. Press ENTER to take control of the item, use the trackpad to move it to the
required position.
3. Press ENTER again to fix the position, or press CLEAR to abandon the
move.
➤ To delete an item:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the item until the item’s label is
displayed then press CLEAR.
Table 1-2: Context-Sensitive Cursor Text Labels
Dedicated Keys
Text Label Feature Radar/Chart
BOX Data box (any type) Both
MOB Man Over Board marker Both
MRK Radar Mark Both
WPT Chart Waypoint Both
CTR Center of radar Radar
FLT Floating EBL/VRM Radar
GRD Guard zone Radar
MARPA MARPA Target Radar
SHM Ships Heading Marker Radar
VRM/EBL VRM and EBL, 1 or 2 Radar
ZMB Zoom box Radar
A➟ B Ruler line Chart
COG Course Over Ground vector Chart
HDG Heading vector Chart
POS Vessel’s position Chart
RTE Route leg Chart
TIDE Tide vector Chart
Dedicated Keys
The dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARKS, GAIN, VRM/EBL, MULTI,
ALARMS, RANGE, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed
functions; the functions are similar on all Pathfinder displays. For example,
ALARMS is used to set up the system alarms on both a chartplotter and a radar.
Some keys can be used in two ways:
• Press: Press the key momentarily and then release it. This method is used
for most key operations.
• Press and hold: Press the key and hold it down for the length of time stated
(for example, 3 seconds), and then release it.
When you press a dedicated key, one of the following happens:
i. The associated operation is actioned, e.g. change chart scale (RANGE).
ii. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
iii. A set of soft keys is displayed, providing further functions.
As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key action. If the key-
press is not valid for the current screen or mode, three rapid beeps sound to
Soft Keys
indicate that no response is available. If required, you can turn the key beeps
off as part of your set up procedure (see Chapter 7).
Soft Keys
The four keys below the screen are called soft keys because their functions
change according to the operation. The soft keys are grouped into related sets
and subsets providing access to the various functions. The soft key labels are
displayed on the screen just above the keys. The default soft keys are displayed
until you press a key, or select an item on the screen; the soft keys associated
with the action are then displayed.
HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN RDR CHRT

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The currently selected soft key option is shown by its gray or green
background. If the key text is displayed in gray rather than in black, it is not
currently available.
When you press a soft key one of the following happens:
i. The associated operation is actioned, e.g. NORTH UP.
ii. A sub-set of soft keys is displayed, providing further functions.
iii. A pop-up menu is displayed, providing further options.
As with dedicated keys, when you press a soft key a single audio beep
confirms the key action. If the key-press is not valid for the current screen or
mode, three rapid beeps sound to indicate that no response is available. If
required, you can turn the key beeps off as part of your set up procedure (see
Chapter 7).
Pop-Up Menus
Pop-up menus usually provide set up options. When a pop-up menu is on-
screen, a set of associated soft keys is also displayed as shown in Figure 1-5.
You use the trackpad to select an option from the menu, then use the
appropriate soft key to set the option. For example, you can toggle the OFF
TRACK ALARM on/off.
ALARMS SET UP
Database Lists
ARRIVAL ALARM 0.01nm
OFF TRACK ALARM ON
ANCHOR ALARM OFF
COUNTDOWN TIMER 00:33:00
ALARM CLOCK OFF
SELECT ARRIVAL
ALARM RADIUS
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Figure 1-5: Typical Pop-up Menu
Database Lists
The waypoints, routes and tracks that you create on the chartplotter are stored
in database lists. You can view these lists and select items for editing.
WAYPOINT LIST
SYMBOL NAME
WAYPOINT 001
WAYPOINT 002
WAYPOINT 003
WAYPOINT 004
WAYPOINT 005
POSITION 50°21^966N
001°20^368W
BRG _186° RNG _21.0nm
TEMP ---°C DEPTH ---m
DATE --/--/-- TIME --:--:--
GOTO EDIT MAKE NEW WAYPOINT

WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT TRANSFER
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Figure 1-6: Typical Database List

As with pop-up menus, when a database list is on-screen, a set of associated
soft keys is also displayed; you use the trackpad to select an item from the list,
then use the appropriate soft key to edit the item. For example, you can erase a
waypoint or a route.

Database Lists
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-1
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the

Display
2.1 Introduction
Introduction
This chapter provides information and instructions to get you started using
your display. It will help you to become familiar with the display and the
functions of the controls before you start using the unit. More detailed
information on operating the radar display is provided in Chapter 3 and
Chapter 4. Chartplotter operating details are given in Chapter 5 and
Chapter 6.
Conventions Used
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold
capitals; for example, MENU. The soft key functions, menu names and
options are shown in normal capitals; for example, SCREEN.
Operating procedures, which may consist of a single key-press or a sequence
of numbered steps, are indicated by a ➤ symbol in the margin.
When the procedure requires you to press a soft key, the soft key icon is shown
in the margin.
Simulator
The display unit includes a simulator function, that allows you to practice
operating your radar or Chartplotter without data from the scanner or GPS
system. You will need to use the set up options to switch the display to
simulator mode, as described in Section 2.2. You can use it in either of two
ways:
• Before the display unit has been installed on your vessel. In this case, you
only need to connect the display to a 12V or 24V DC power supply, con-
necting the red core from the power lead to positive (+) and the black core
to negative (-). See Chapter 8 for full details.
• After the display has been installed on your vessel, but while in the marina
or at anchor.
The following section, Section 2.2, includes instructions to view simulated
radar and chart images.
2.2 Switching the Display On and Off

If you have a combined Radar/Chartplotter, the factory default power-up
mode is radar. Once you have used the display unit it powers-up in the last used
Switching the Display
mode. The following sections describe the power-up sequence in radar and
chart modes, how to adjust the lighting and how to select simulator mode.
On and Off
Radar Mode
This section explains how to switch the radar display and scanner on and off,
and how to switch the scanner between Transmit, Standby and Scanner Off
mode.
You normally operate your radar in transmit mode, but you can use the display
unit without the scanner operating as follows:
Standby mode: You should use this mode when you are not operating the
radar for short time periods. The scanner does not transmit and the antenna
does not rotate, so the radar uses less power. However, the scanner remains
powered so when you return to transmit mode, the magnetron does not need to
warm up.
Scanner off mode: You should use this mode when you do not require the
radar, but you are using the display unit say, for chart data or to view data from
another source. Scanner off mode removes power from the scanner.
➤ To switch the display on, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps.
If the unit was last used in Radar mode, the keys light up, the display shows the
Pathfinder graphic, followed by the start-up information illustrated below, and
the radar starts the magnetron warm-up sequence.
WARMING UP
Figure 2-1: Switching on the Radar Display

After 70 seconds, when the magnetron warm-up sequence is complete, the

Standby screen is displayed, with the text STANDBY and a prompt to press the
POWER key to enter Transmit mode.
➤ To switch the radar scanner from Stand-by mode to Transmit mode, press the

POWER key.
On and Off
The scanner transmits pulsed energy while it rotates, and the antenna sweep
builds up the radar picture using echoes returned from targets.
Figure 2-2: Radar Transmit Mode

➤ You can switch on and adjust the display backlighting and, on the mono
display, contrast as described later in this chapter.
➤ To switch to Stand-by mode, press the POWER key.
The display returns to the Stand-by screen, and the scanner transmission and
rotation stops.
➤ To use Scanner off mode:
1. Ensure that the radar is in Standby mode, warming up, or displaying a mes-
sage that radar data is not available.
2. Press the CLEAR key. The message STANDBY. RADAR DATA NOT AVAILABLE
appears in the radar picture. The scanner is powered down and the timer, if
running, is cleared.
To return to radar operation, press the POWER key. The warm-up countdown
is displayed and the radar goes into Standby mode. You press POWER again to
switch to Transmit mode when required.
Chart Mode
➤ To switch the display on, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps.
If the display was last used in chartplotter mode, the keys light up and the
Raychart graphic is displayed, followed by the caution:

On and Off
CAUTION:
Raychart chart displays are based on cartographic data that
C-MAP believes to be accurate. However, you should not rely on these
displays as your primary source of navigation. Rather, your Raychart
should be used only as a backup to official government charts and
traditional methods of navigation.
When you have read and understood the caution, press the CONTINUE soft key.
The chart is displayed.
If this is the first time the chartplotter has been turned on, and no chart card is
installed, the display shows the small-scale world map and the default soft
keys. Otherwise, the display shows the selected chart area and any data that
were displayed when the display was last used.
Until unit beeps

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Figure 2-3: Switch On - Chart Mode
Switch Off
CAUTION:
To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is
advisable to replace the sun cover provided when the color LCD display is
not in use.
A reminder is displayed when you switch off the color LCD display.
➤ To switch the scanner and display unit off, press and hold the POWER key for
three seconds. A countdown timer is displayed as shown below:
GAIN DISPLAY
Simulator Mode
VRM/EBL
MARKS
MULTI
Countdown timer:
number of seconds POWER OFF IN
to power off
3s ALARMS RANGE
POWER ENTER CLEAR MENU
3
SECONDS
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Figure 2-4: Switch Off

When the counter reaches zero a beep sounds, and the display unit switches
off. Release the POWER key.
Note: Switch the display unit off before you remove the power cord.
Note: You do not need to change to Standby mode before turning off the dis-
play: if you turn the radar display off while it is in Transmit mode, the scanner
is also de-activated.
Simulator Mode
When simulator mode is on a simulator data box is displayed.
When the display is switched off then on again, simulator mode is maintained.
It is recommended that you select the System Set Up Menu and switch off
simulator mode when you have finished.
MENU ➤ To view a simulated image:
SYSTEM
1. Press MENU followed by the SYSTEM SET UP soft key.
SET UP¬
The set up menu pop-up is displayed.
2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar over the option SIMULATOR. The
simulator soft keys are displayed.
3. In the system set up menu, press RADAR to view a simulated radar image,
DATA to view the chart display with simulated position, or BOTH to view
simulated radar and chart data.
4. Press ENTER twice to return to the default display.
Note: Any waypoints placed on the chartplotter in simulator mode are re-
tained in the database list and are available for use in routes.
Changing the Lighting & Contrast - SL70MRC Mono Display

You can change the level of backlighting and contrast for the screen and keys.
The key lighting is set the same as the screen lighting, except that it remains
Lighting & Contrast -
switched on at its lowest level even when the screen lighting is turned off, so
SL70MRC Mono
Changing the
that you can always find the keys.

Display
➤ To change the lighting and contrast:

1. Press the MULTI key to display the soft key controls:
The last-used soft key is highlighted in inverse video (white text on a black
background).
If you press MULTI during the magnetron warm-up sequence countdown,
only the LIGHT and CONTRAST sliders are displayed, and the lighting is
automatically switched on at its last-used level.
ON
O A
F U
25% F 50% T
O
ALARM LIGHT CONTRAST TUNE
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75% 2. To select a control (if it is not already highlighted) press the soft key.
Alternatively, you can press the trackpad left and right edges to move side-
LIGHT ways between the controls to select the soft key.
3. If necessary, press the soft key to toggle the control ON/OFF.
4. Use the trackpad (up or down) to increase or decrease the setting (between
50% 0 and 100 in 1% steps). You can press and hold the trackpad to change the
setting more rapidly. The lighting/contrast level is adjusted as you change
CONTRAST
the setting.
5. Press ENTER to remove the soft key sliders and return to the default screen,
with the new lighting and contrast levels retained, or press CLEAR to dis-
card the changes and return to the default screen.
If lights are left ON when you switch off the display, the next time the display
is switched on, the lights will be ON, but at the default setting of 40%. The new
contrast level is retained until you reset it, unless you set the control very low
or very high; in this case, the contrast will be restored as follows:
Contrast set < 30% restored to 30%
Contrast set > 70 % restored to 70%
Changing the Brightness - SL70CRC Color Display

The MULTI key on the color LCD display is used to adjust brightness. The
brightness of the screen can be adjusted over a wide range, suitable for
Brightness - SL70CRC
viewing in daylight (high brightness level) or at night (low brightness level).
Changing the
Color Display
The key lighting is automatically adjusted as you alter the screen lighting, so
that you can always find the keys. If you set the backlight to a high level, the
key lighting is dimmed; if you set the backlight to a low level, the key lighting
level is increased.
Adjusting the Brightness

➤ To change the screen brightness:
1. Press the MULTI key to display the soft key controls (Radar mode soft keys
are illustrated):
ON
A
U
25% 75% T
O
ALARM LIGHT TUNE
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2. The LIGHT soft key indicates the brightness level, use the trackpad (up or
down) to increase or decrease the setting. You can press and hold the track-
pad to change the setting more rapidly. The brightness level is adjusted as
you change the setting.
3. Press ENTER to return to the default screen, with the new brightness level.
➤ To set the screen brightness to 100%:
Press and hold the MULTI key for one second. The brightness is increased to
MULTI
100%.
The brightness level is retained when you switch off the display.
Note: During night-time use, the brightness may be set very low, when subse-
quently operated during the day it may not be apparent that the display is on;
press MULTI, followed by the second soft key from the left, then use the track-
pad to increase brightness. Alternatively, press and hold MULTI for one sec-
ond to set the brightness to 100%.
2.3 Controlling the Display

You control the display using the cursor and control keys. You start all
operations from the default screen, that is the default soft keys are displayed:
Controlling the
Chart
Display
ROUTE GOTO SCREEN FIND SHIP

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Radar
HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN MARPA
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When you have completed an action using the soft keys, press ENTER or
CLEAR to return to the default screen; you may need to press ENTER or
CLEAR several times to back-track through the soft key hierarchy.
Note: If you have set up your system so that the default soft keys are not dis-
played all the time, press any soft key to display the labels.
The remainder of this section describes how to select the mode of operation
and switch half-screen windows on/off. The following sections describe how
to set up the display for the Radar and for the Chart.
The controls are summarized in the fold-out illustration on pages 2-9 and
2-10 .
Selecting the Mode of Operation

You use the DISPLAY key to select the full-screen mode.
If the data is available on your system, the following modes (described on
Operating Modes on page 1-4) can be selected:
• Radar
• Chart and Radar/Chart Overlay (color display)
• Data log
The DISPLAY key also accesses the soft keys for the half-screen window
options.
GAIN Controls display adjustments. DISPLAY Controls display mode windows.

GAIN controls for background noise (speckle). - Press for display mode and soft keys display.
SEA controls sea clutter. - Press again to toggle through display modes, then ENTER.
RAIN controls rain clutter around the vessel. - Press and hold for 2 seconds for full page radar display.
FTC controls rain clutter at a distance. Monochrome
- Press for soft keys display. WINDOWS SELECT ZOOM
OFF ON WINDOWS OFF ON
MANUAL MANUAL
O O
F F 50%
F 75%
F
Press soft key to toggle window on/off, or return to full screen.
FTC RAIN SEA GAIN
Zoom: Move Zoom box using trackpad, press ENTER to finish.
Color
WINDOWS SELECT
OFF ON WINDOWS ZOOM¬
Select a slider using the soft key or trackpad.
Toggle between Auto/Man or off/on by pressing soft key again.
Soft Key Labels:
Adjust slider using trackpad, and press ENTER to finish.
Change when you press a key.
Default soft key labels are shown. Press soft key to toggle window on/off, or return to full screen.
Zoom: Press ZOOM key to display zoom window options.
VRM/EBL Used to measure range and bearing to/between targets. Move Zoom box using trackpad, press ENTER to finish.
- Press to place VRM/EBL if one not already placed.
Adjust position using trackpad, and press ENTER to finish.
- Press to display soft keys if VRM/EBL already placed.
MARKS / MOB Controls placing marks, and Man
VRM/EBL Overboard function.
VRM/EBL1 VRM/EBL2 DATABOX
OFF ON OFF ON FLOAT¬ OFF ON - Press to place mark at cursor position, and use trackpad
to move mark. Press ENTER to finish.
- Press and hold for 2 seconds to activate or cancel MOB.
Use soft key to toggle VRM/EBL on or off. Soft keys

Press FLOAT to access float options for existing VRM/EBL. Press to select option, or highlight option or slider.
Labels change when you press soft/dedicated key. RANGE Controls range scale. Range scale and range rings are
Press VRM/EBL DATABOX to toggle data box display off/on. shown in the Status Bar.
Elipses (...) after the text indicate that pressing soft
key leads to a further display of soft key options. - Press top of key to increase the range scale.
- Press bottom of key to decrease the range scale.
MULTI Controls guard zone alarm sensitivity, and tuning the receiver. - Press and hold to change the scale faster.
Also controls display lighting and contrast (monochrome) or brightness ENTER
(color). Confirms selection and (if appropriate) clears current
- Press to display sliders. soft key labels. It either performs the selected task,
accepts changes, or leads to display of more options. ALARMS Used to control guard zones.
When cursor text is displayed, takes cursor control - Press to display soft keys.
Monochrome
of the object. GUARD 1 GUARD 2
ON
When arrow-head cursor symbol is displayed, drops OFF ON OFF ON
O A
F U the object under cursor control.
25% F 25% T
O
ALARM LIGHT CONTRAST TUNE CLEAR
Use soft key to toggle zone on or off.
Cancels operation in progress and returns to the
Adjust size/shape using trackpad, press ENTER to finish.
previous display.
Deletes an object/function under cursor control.
Color - Press and hold MULTI key for brightness to 100%. MENU Provides access to setup options.
ON
Trackpad - Press to display soft keys.
A Controls cursor position on the screen, and also the sliders
75% U SYSTEM RADAR MARPA
25%
and setup options. SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SET UP¬
T
O Hold the trackpad down to move the cursor faster.
ALARM LIGHT TUNE
POWER
Select a slider using the soft key or trackpad. Press and hold until unit beeps to turn on display. Press soft key to display required setup menu, then use trackpad
Toggle between Auto/Man or off/on by pressing key again. Press to toggle between Standby and Transmit. to select option and soft key to change setting.
Adjust slider using trackpad, and press ENTER to finish. Press for 3 seconds to turn off display. Press ENTER to close menu, and CLEAR to to finish.
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GAIN DISPLAY
Not used in Chart mode. Controls display mode and windows.
- Press for display mode and soft keys display.
- Press again to toggle through display modes, then ENTER.
VRM/EBL
- Press and hold for 2 seconds for full screen display.
Use to measure range and bearing to/between points.
- Position cursor at start point, and press VRM/EBL key to display the Monochrome
Ruler data box. Select end point using trackpad, and press ENTER to fix WINDOWS SELECT
OFF ON WINDOWS
end position of ruler.
MULTI
Controls display lighting and contrast (monochrome) or brightness (color). Chartplotter
Color
- Press to display sliders.
WINDOWS SELECT OVERLAY
Monochrome
O
F
F 60% Soft Key Labels:
Press soft keys to toggle window on/off and to select
Change when you press a key.
lower window.
LIGHT CONTRAST Default soft key labels are shown.
Press ENTER to finish.
Color - Press and hold MULTI key for brightness to 100%. MARKS / MOB
Controls waypoints, and Man Overboard function.
O - Press to display waypoint soft keys.
F - Press and hold for 2 seconds to activate or cancel MOB.
F
PLACE WPT PLACE WPT WAYPOINT LOAD/SAVE
LIGHT AT CURSOR AT VESSEL LIST USER CARD
Soft keys
Press to select option, or slider.
Labels change when you press soft/dedicated key. Press soft key to place waypoint at cursor or vessel, or display the
Select a slider using the soft key or trackpad. Elipses (...) after the text indicate that pressing soft key waypoint list/user card menu and asscociated soft keys.
Toggle between off/on by pressing the soft key again. leads to a further display of soft key options. Press ENTER to finish.
Adjust slider using trackpad, and press ENTER to finish.
ALARMS ENTER
Use to set up the chartplotter alarms. Confirms selection and (if appropriate) clears current soft
key labels. It performs the selected task, accepts changes, RANGE
- Press to display the Alarms set up menu and soft keys,
or displays more options. Controls chart scale.
the soft keys correspond to the selected alarm.
When cursor text is displayed, takes cursor control Displayed vertical distances shown in the Status Bar.
ALARMS SET UP of the object. - Press top of key to increase the chart distance.
When arrow-head cursor symbol is displayed, drops the - Press bottom of key to decrease the chart distance.
ARRIVAL ALARM 0.01nm - Press and hold to change the scale faster.
object under cursor control.
OFF TRACK ALARM OFF
ANCHOR ALARM OFF
CLEAR
ALARM CLOCK OFF MENU
Cancels operation in progress and returns to the
previous display. Provides access to setup options.
Deletes an object/function under cursor control. - Press to display soft keys.
SYSTEM CHART TRACK GPS
SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SET UP¬
SELECT ARRIVAL
ALARM RADIUS Trackpad
Controls cursor position and the slider values.
Hold the trackpad down to move the cursor faster.
Press soft key to display required setup menu, then use trackpad
to select option and soft key to change option.
Use the trackball to select the alarm, then use the soft keys to adjust POWER Press ENTER to close menu, and CLEAR to finish.
parameters and/or toggle the alarm on/off. Press and hold until unit beeps to turn on display.
Press ENTER to finish. Press for 3 seconds to turn off display.
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➤ To change the mode, press the DISPLAY key to show the DISPLAY pop-up, then
DISPLAY
press again to cycle through the modes available, shown in the Figure 2-5.
Selecting the Mode of

Operation
Figure 2-5: Using the DISPLAY Key
The selected mode is shown by an icon with a red border and the mode is
displayed on the screen. The associated half-screen window soft keys are also
displayed.
When the required mode is shown, press ENTER or CLEAR. The default soft
keys are displayed. The selected mode is shown full-screen; in Radar and
Chart mode you can switch on half-screen windows for additional display, as
described in the following section.
If you press DISPLAY again, the pop-up and soft keys for the current mode are
shown.
Selecting a Half-Screen Window for Display

Note: Windows can only be used with Radar or Chart screens, they are not
available on the data log screen.
➤ To select a window for display:
1. From the full-screen Radar or Chart mode, press the DISPLAY key. Soft
keys similar to those shown below are displayed with an image of each
available window:
Radar - SL70MRC Mono Display:

WINDOWS SELECT ZOOM
DISPLAY
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Chart - SL70MRC Mono Display

Operation
WINDOWS SELECT
DISPLAY
OFF ON WINDOWS
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2. To select a different window, press either SELECT WINDOWS soft key until
the required window is highlighted. If necessary, this will toggle windows
on. Press ENTER.
3. To toggle windows off, press the WINDOWS OFF ON soft key.
Figure 2-6 shows the half-screen horizontal windows (in radar mode).
Switching Control Between Radar & Chart Screens

In a combined system, to switch control between radar and chart, you can
change the full-screen mode using the DISPLAY key. Alternatively, when you
have both radar and chart displayed in half-screen windows the soft key RDR
CHRT lets you toggle operating control between the radar and the chart
window.
If a window is active, i.e. control of the cursor via the trackpad is available in
that window, and you switch windows off, control automatically returns to the
full-screen (upper window) mode.
Radar:
HDG MODE TARGETS MORE¬ RDR CHRT
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Chart:
ROUTE GOTO MORE¬ RDR CHRT
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➤ To change the active window, press the RDR CHRT soft key to toggle control
between the radar and chart display. The current active display is highlighted
in red on the RDR CHRT label and the cursor appears in that window.
Returning to the Full-Screen Display

To return to the full-screen display you can turn windows off, as previously
described. Alternatively, to return to full-screen display:
DISPLAY ➤ Press and hold the DISPLAY key for 2 seconds to return to the currently
selected full-screen (upper window) display
CDI Window BDI Window

Operation
WINDOWS SELECT ZOOM WINDOWS SELECT ZOOM
OFF ON WINDOW OFF ON OFF ON WINDOW OFF ON
Navdata Window Chart Window
RDR CHRT
WINDOWS SELECT ZOOM WINDOWS SELECT ZOOM

OFF ON WINDOW OFF ON OFF ON WINDOW OFF ON
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Figure 2-6: Radar Half-Screen Window Options

Customizing the Screen Presentation Options

The SCREEN soft key lets you switch the following screen presentation options
on or off:
Screen Presentation
Customizing the
Radar:
Options
SCREEN
CRSR BOX RNGE RNGS DATABOXES WAYPOINT
OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
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Chart:
CRSR BOX CHRT GRID DATABOXES CUSTOM
OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
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Switching the Cursor Data Box On and Off

The cursor data box provides the cursor’s position in latitude/longitude and/or
bearing/range. If you wish to see a full image, you can switch the data box off.
➤ To control the cursor data box:
SCREEN 1. Press the SCREEN soft key.
2. Press the CRSR BOX soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or from ON
CRSR BOX
OFF ON to OFF.
3. To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER.
➤ You can use the context sensitive cursor to select and move the cursor data box
BOX (the label BOX is displayed). See Moving and deleting items with the context-
sensitive cursor on page 1-14
Switching Radar Range Rings or Chart Grid On and Off

The radar range rings can be turned on or off. They are normally left on, but
you may wish to turn them off if you are using VRM/EBLs or guard zones (see
Section 3.4 and Section 3.5) to make the display clearer.
The Chartplotter display includes grid lines of latitude and longitude which
you can use to help determine position on the chart. The grid lines can be
switched on if required.
If you are in Chart mode the RNGE RNGS soft key is replaced by the CHRT GRID
soft key.
➤ To turn the range rings or chart grid on or off:
SCREEN 1. Press the SCREEN default soft key.
2. Press the RANGE RINGS or the CHRT GRID soft key to toggle the setting from
RNGE RNGS
OFF ON OFF to ON or from ON to OFF.
To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER.
Data Boxes
A group of up to six data boxes can be displayed, if the information is available
on your system. You select which data is displayed in the boxes during
system set up as described in Chapter 7:Setting Up the System Defaults.
Screen Presentation
Customizing the
The default data box positions are along the bottom of the display. Each box
Options
can be moved to the required position on the screen using the context-sensitive
cursor.
Note: If you select BDI, CDI or Nav Data for display in a half-screen window,
the data boxes are temporarily hidden.
SCREEN At any time, you can switch the group of data boxes on or off using the SCREEN
soft key. When first installed, the boxes are all OFF. When the display unit is
switched off and on again, the data boxes return to their last-used states (ON or
OFF) and positions.
Note: The SCREEN soft key does not control the nine or sixteen data boxes that
can be displayed in the half-screen window.
➤ To switch the group of data boxes on or off:
DATABOXES
2. Press the DATABOXES soft key to toggle the setting from ON to OFF or from
OFF ON OFF to ON.
If you turn the data boxes on and none are displayed, you need to select the
ones you require using the system set up menu, as described in Section 7.3,
System Set Up Parameters.
➤ You can use the context sensitive cursor to select and move any data box (the
BOX label BOX is displayed). See Moving and deleting items with the context-
Waypoint Display - Radar mode

If you are currently going to a waypoint, you can display the active waypoint
on the radar picture. The waypoint may have been generated locally on the
chartplotter, or received via the SeaTalk or NMEA interface.
Note: If you use the GOTO CURSOR function, the active cursor is displayed as a
lollipop symbol on the radar.
➤ To display the active waypoint:
SCREEN 1. Press the SCREEN soft key.
2. Press the WAYPOINT soft key to toggle the setting ON.
WAYPOINT
OFF ON
The standard radar picture is displayed again, with the active waypoint joined
to your vessel’s position by a dotted line. If the waypoint is off-screen, the
dotted line is extended to the edge of the radar picture.
Screen Presentation
Customizing the
Active waypoint
Options
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Figure 2-7: Active Waypoint on a Radar Display
Custom Options - Chart mode

When chart details have been customized in the Chart Set Up menu (as
described in Section 7.7) the SCREEN soft key can be used to switch the custom
chart options off or on:
When set to ON, all chart options set to CUSTOM in the Customize Chart menu
are displayed; when set to OFF, options set to CUSTOM are not shown.
The factory default for custom chart options is ON.
➤ To switch the customized options on or off:
2. Press the CUSTOM soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or from ON
CUSTOM
OFF ON to OFF.
2.4 Radar Display Control Functions

This section describes how to use the radar controls to:
• Use the zoom function to enlarge a selected area.
Radar Display Control

• Offset the center of the radar display.
Functions
• Momentarily hide the ship’s heading marker (SHM).
Using the Zoom Function - SL70MRC Mono Display

If you wish to see a section of the radar picture in more detail, you can use the
Zoom function to magnify the selected area to twice its size. The enlarged area
is displayed in a quarter-screen Zoom Window in the lower right corner of the
screen. A box in the original radar picture indicates the enlarged area; you can
move this using the context-sensitive cursor, changing the image in the Zoom
Window.
Note: If the area you wish to enlarge is in the quarter of the screen that will be
covered by the Zoom Window, you should offset the centre (see the next sec-
tion) to move the area to another part of the screen before selecting Zoom
mode.
Note: You cannot use Zoom and Windows at the same time: if you turn one on,
the other is turned off automatically, and restored when the first is turned off
again.
➤ To enlarge an area:
1. Press the DISPLAY key. The soft keys are updated.
WINDOWS SELECT ZOOM

DISPLAY
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2. Press the ZOOM soft key to toggle the Zoom function ON.
The labels are cleared, and the cursor has control of the zoom box that
indicates the area to be enlarged. This is indicated by the letters ZMB in
inverse video, and the four-headed cursor symbol. The zoom box defaults
to its last-used position since power-on.
3. Use the trackpad to move the zoom box to the required area, and press
ENTER.
The selected area is shown in an enlarged format in the quarter-screen
Zoom window. The original radar picture occupies the rest of the screen.
➤ You can use the context sensitive cursor to select and move the enlarged area
ZMB in view in the window (the label ZMB is displayed). See Moving and deleting
items with the context-sensitive cursor on page 1-14.
RR AUTO
3n m 1/2 126°T H-UP T IR
Zoom Box, indicating the
enlarged area. You can move this
using the context-sensitive cursor,
Function - SL70CRC
to change the image in the Zoom

Using the Zoom
Color Displays
Window
ZMB Zoom Box cursor text
RADAR ZOOM ( x2 )
Zoom Window, providing a

times 2 enlargement of the area
shown in the Zoom Box
CURSOR
BRG 033° R
RNG 1.78nm
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➤ To return to the normal display, press DISPLAY and then press the ZOOM soft
key to set the function OFF.
Alternatively, you can press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds. This also
removes any grouped data boxes.
Using the Zoom Function - SL70CRC Color Displays

If you wish to see a section of the radar picture in more detail, you can use the
Zoom function to magnify the selected area to twice its size. There are two
zoom options:
• Zoom Into - The enlarged area is displayed in a quarter-screen Zoom Win-
dow in the lower right corner of the screen. A box in the original radar pic-
ture indicates the enlarged area; you can move this using the context-
sensitive cursor, thereby changing the image in the Zoom Window.
Note: If the area you wish to enlarge is in the quarter of the screen that will be
covered by the Zoom Window, you should offset the center (see the next sec-
tion) to move the area to another part of the screen before selecting Zoom
mode.
• Zoom From - The enlarged area is displayed in the main window, with the
original radar picture in a quarter-screen window in the lower right corner
of the screen. A box in the original radar picture indicates the enlarged area;
you can move this using the context-sensitive cursor, thereby changing the
zoomed image.
Note: You cannot use Zoom and Windows at the same time: if you turn one on,
the other is turned off automatically, and restored when the latter is turned off
again.
➤ To enlarge an area:
Function - SL70CRC
Using the Zoom
Color Displays
1. Press the DISPLAY key. The soft keys are updated.
WINDOWS SELECT
DISPLAY
OFF ON WINDOWS ZOOM...
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2. Press the ZOOM soft key to display the following soft keys
x4
x2
INTO WIN FROM WIN ZOOM OFF
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3. Press the required zoom option soft key, INTO WIN or FROM WIN.
The soft keys are cleared, and the cursor has control of the zoom box that
indicates the area to be enlarged. This is indicated by the letters ZMB in
inverse video, and the four-headed cursor symbol. The zoom box defaults
to its last-used position since power-on.
4. Use the trackpad to move the zoom box to the required area, then press
ENTER. The selected area is shown in enlarged format, either in the quar-
ter-screen Zoom window (INTO WIN) or in the main window (FROM WIN).
Press DISPLAY then ENTER to exit the Zoom mode.
Alternatively, you can press and hold DISPLAY for 2 seconds.
➤ You can use the context sensitive cursor to select and move the enlarged area
in view in the window (the label ZMB is displayed). See Moving and deleting
ZMB
items with the context-sensitive cursor on page 1-14
RINGS RM RV3 AUTO

3n m 1/2 126°T H-UP T IR
Zoom Box, indicating the
enlarged area. You can move this
using the context-sensitive cursor,
Offsetting the Center
to change the image in the Zoom

Window
ZMB Zoom Box cursor text
RADAR ZOOM ( x2 )
Zoom Window, providing a

times 2 enlargement of the area
shown in the Zoom Box
CURSOR
BRG 033° R
RNG 1.78nm
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Figure 2-8: Radar Display Zoom Window
Offsetting the Center

The radar picture is normally shown with your vessel at the center of the
display. However, you can move the center, so that your vessel is offset by up
to 66% of the radius, anywhere on the screen.
Note: You cannot offset the center when the radar display is set to the longest
range scale.
➤ You use the context sensitive cursor to select and move the center of the radar
picture (the label CTR is displayed). See Moving and deleting items with the
CTR
context-sensitive cursor on page 1-14
DEPTH
14.4m
Bearing scale markers

adjusted to point
towards the offset Offset centre
centre position
WPT
203°T 1.20nm
01h:30m D3973-1
Figure 2-9: Radar Display with an Offset Center

➤ To return the center of the radar picture to the center of the screen, select the
center point (CTR ) then press the CLEAR key. The center is always reset to the
CTR
center of the display when you turn on the Radar display.
Note: When the center is offset, additional range rings are displayed to the
Hiding the Ship’s

Heading Marker
edge of the radar picture, at the standard ring interval for the current range. If
(SHM)
you have selected the longest range scale, you cannot offset the center.
Hiding the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM)

The radar picture includes the ship’s heading marker, which is a line from your
vessel’s position to the edge of the picture at the vessel’s current heading. In
the standard Head Up mode, the heading marker is always a vertical line.
If you wish to check for small targets that may be hidden under the heading
marker, you can hide it momentarily using the context-sensitive cursor.
➤ To hide the heading marker:
1. Position the cursor over the heading marker, so that the text SHM is dis-
played.
2. Press and hold CLEAR. The heading marker is hidden until you release the
CLEAR key.
2.5 Chart Display Control Functions

Moving Around the Chart
Chart Display Control
You will normally operate the chartplotter with the chart showing your
vessel’s current location. The default orientation is North-Up, and the vessel
Functions
moves across the screen. You will need to move the chart if your vessel moves
out of the area currently displayed, or if you wish to examine or place
waypoints in another area. Alternatively, you can home the cursor onto the
vessel using FIND SHIP.
There are four ways in which you can move the chart:
• Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the edge of the chart. The chart will
pan across. This method is useful if the area you wish to see is only just off
the screen.
• Use the context-sensitive cursor to change the chart center.
• Automatically re-center the vessel using the FIND SHIP soft key.
• Change the chart scale to zoom out and in to a new area centered on the cur-
sor position. This method is useful if the area you wish to see is a long dis-
tance away.
Changing the Chart Center

You can move the area of the chart displayed on the screen using the context-
sensitive cursor. This allows you to center your vessel in the middle of the
screen, or to move the chart so that your vessel is displayed off-center
anywhere on the screen.
➤ To center the chart:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the vessel’s position. The cursor text
POS POS is displayed.
2. Press CLEAR. The chart is moved so that your vessel’s position is in the
center of the screen.
➤ You use the context sensitive cursor to select and move your vessel’s position
off-center (the label POS is displayed). See Moving and deleting items with the
POS context-sensitive cursor on page 1-14.
Moving Around the

Chart
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Figure 2-10: Changing the Chart Center
Using FIND SHIP

FIND SHIP is used in chart mode to re-draw the chart with the vessel at the center
and the cursor homed onto the vessel.

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When you press FIND SHIP the following occur:

• The chart is re-drawn with the vessel’s position in the center.
• The cursor is homed onto the vessel position and moves with it.
• When the vessel moves near the edge of the chart window, the chart is
redrawn to place the vessel and cursor at the center again.
• The status bar indicates vessel position, speed and course over ground.
➤ To release the cursor from homed mode press the trackpad to move the cursor
away from the vessel’s current position. The status bar shows the cursor
position, range and bearing.
Synchronize the Radar and Chart

If you have chart and radar windows on and you have selected Radar/Chart
Synch in Chart Set Up (Section 7.7, Chart Set Up Parameters), FIND SHIP can
be used to synchronize the radar and chart images. It is recommended that you
set the radar to True motion to ensure the radar and chart images remain
synchronised when the vessel moves. When you press FIND SHIP the following
occur:
• The chart is redrawn so that its center position matches that of the radar dis-
play.
• The radar is redrawn to the scale and heading mode of the chart.
Note: Depending on the topology of the coastline, the radar returns may not
Moving Around the
relate to the charted shoreline, the radar image will therefore be different to
Chart
the chart display. For example, a gently sloping beach with a cliff several hun-
dred metres beyond the charted coastline, the cliff is not shown on the chart
but will be displayed on the radar image.
Changing the Chart Scale

The RANGE key allows you to change the chart scale so that you can see a
smaller or larger area on the screen.
Plotter mode is available to allow you to zoom into a smaller area, even when
no chart data is available for that scale. Section 7.7 describes how to set plotter
mode on/off.
You can change the chart scale for two purposes:
• To see either more detail (of a smaller area) or a larger area (in less detail)
on the screen.
• To move the display to another area of the chart, by zooming out to a small
scale chart, then zooming in on another position centered on the cursor.
The cartographic detail available on charts varies according to the chart scale
and some areas include detail at smaller scales than others. This can cause
blank areas on the display when adjacent areas with different levels of detail
are displayed. To reduce this affect you can use the Chart Set Up options (see
Section 7.7) to set chart display detail to simple. Then, as you zoom in, charted
areas are displayed but with less detail shown.
Each time you press the RANGE key, the chart scale changes to the next
available setting. The status bar indicates the distance from top to bottom of
the screen, in nautical miles.
Vertical distance
Increases the displayed on chart
chart distance
RANGE
CSR 50 45'980N
Decreases the 6nm POS 001 01'490W
chart distance
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Figure 2-11: Changing the Chart Scale

➤ To change the scale quickly, press and hold the required arrow on the RANGE
key.
RANGE
The distance indicator at the left-hand end of the status bar is updated
whenever you change the chart scale.
Moving Around the

➤ To zoom in to a larger-scale (more detailed) chart:
Chart
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor in the area you wish to see in more
detail.
2. Press the lower part of the RANGE key to zoom into the area.
The section of the chart around the cursor is enlarged to fill the screen with
RANGE
a larger-scale chart showing more detail. The cursor is now positioned in
the center of the screen.
The distance indicated at the top left of the screen is updated.
3. If further chart enlargement is available using the current chart card you
can press the bottom of the RANGE key to zoom in again, re-positioning
the cursor first if required.
An area of further chart detail is indicated by a box around the area as
shown in Figure 2-12.
Chart Boundary -
indicates further
detail is available inside
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Figure 2-12: Chart Boundaries

4. When no further chart detail is available, as you press the bottom of the
RANGE key, the effect depends on whether Plotter Mode is on or off as
follows:
• If Plotter Mode is Off, the chart scale remains unchanged, indicating

the smallest chart scale is displayed.
Note: If Plotter Mode is Off and the cursor is homed to the vessel (see
Using FIND SHIP on page 2-23), if the vessel moves outside an area of
Radar/Chart Overlay -
available cartography, the chart will automatically re-scale to the next

SL70CRC only
range with cartography.

• If Plotter Mode is On, the scale is decreased and the message NO CHART
DATA is displayed. The vessel, waypoints, routes and tracklines are dis-
played without cartography.
The chart information is restored when you return to a chart scale for which the
information is available.
RANGE ➤ To zoom out to a smaller-scale (less detailed) chart, simply press the upper part
of the RANGE key as many times as required.
Radar/Chart Overlay - SL70CRC only

On the color display, the radar targets can be overlaid on to the full-screen
chartplotter display. The radar/chart overlay option helps you to distinguish
between fixed, charted objects and other objects that could be moving vessels.
Some radar controls are available in overlay mode.
The following criteria must be true for radar/chart overlay to function
correctly:
• Position and heading data are provided so that vessel position and orienta-
tion can be determined.See Heading and Position Data on page 1-5 for
further details.
• The vessel must be displayed on screen.
• The chartplotter must be in North Up or Course Up mode (see Section 7.7).
• The chartplotter range must be between 1/4nm and 48nm (equivalent to a
radar range of 1/8nm to 24nm).
• Custom range scales are disabled on the radar.
• The radar must be transmitting.
To ensure the vessel remains on the screen, you could use Find Ship (see Using
FIND SHIP on page 2-23) to home the cursor onto the vessel.
When Radar/Chart overlay is switched on, the status bar indicates OVL. If the
option is switched on but the overlay is not visible (because one of the above
criteria has failed), the status bar indication changes to (OVL).
When Radar/Chart overlay is switched on the soft key MORE... provides

access to the SCREEN soft key and to the radar controls TARGETS and MARPA.
The radar GAIN control is also active in overlay mode.
Note: Radar/Chart overlay is displayed at the current chart range.
Typical Chart
➤ To select radar/chart overlay:
Scenarios
1. Press the DISPLAY key to show the DISPLAY pop-up, then if necessary press
DISPLAY
again to select Chart mode.
2. Press the OVERLAY OFF ON soft key to toggle the option on.
The two highest intensity radar returns are displayed in purple, over the chart
image. The radar image is translucent, so that chart text, contours and outlines
are visible beneath the radar targets.
2.6 Typical Chart Scenarios

The following illustrations provide operating guidelines for typical navigation
scenarios. These scenarios can be used as a training guide; they show you how
to perform a particular operation and they introduce many of the chartplotter
functions.
Each scenario indicates the key presses required to perform particular tasks. A
typical chartplotter screen image is shown for each task.
The scenarios assume you have read the previous sections of this chapter and
that you are familiar with the Operating Controls. Full operating details for
each function are provided in Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.
Operating guidelines are provided for the following scenarios:
• Working with Waypoints
Place a Waypoint
Goto a Waypoint
• Make and Follow a Route
Create a Route
Follow a Route
• Review the Passage Plan
View Route Information
Change the SOG, Hours and ETA.
• Displaying the Radar Image and Synchronizing Radar & Chart
Changing the Full-Screen Mode & Selecting Half-Screen Windows
Radar and Chart Synchronization (Find Ship)
Cursor Echo
Place and Goto a Waypoint

1
Place and Goto a
1. Press MARKS
Waypoint
2. Position Cursor as required
Press the soft key
Press the soft key to go to the

waypoint selected by the cursor.
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Place and Goto a

The vessel navigates towards the target
Waypoint
waypoint
See:
5.3 Working wth Waypoints
Go to an individual Target Point,
page 5-26.
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Make and Follow a Route

#
1
Make and Follow a

Route
Press the soft key
MAKE EDIT CLEAR

ROUTE ROUTE ROUTE MORE¬
Press the soft key
1. Position Cursor - in this example

over an existing waypoint
2. Press the soft key
Position Cursor for next waypoint,

then press soft key.
Repeat to plot all waypoints in
sequence.
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Make and Follow a

Route
Press the soft key. The route becomes
the current route.
Press the soft key
GOTO GOTO FOLLOW

CURSOR WAYPOINT ROUTE
Press the soft key
The vessel starts to navigate to the

first (target) waypoint in the route.
STOP GOTO RESTART WAYPOINT

FOLLOW CURSOR XTE ADVANCE
See:
5.4 Working wth routes,
Follow a route, page 5-24.
Other Follow Options, page 5-25.
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Review Your Passage Plan

1
Review Your Passage
Press the soft key

Plan
MAKE EDIT CLEAR 2

Press the soft key
REVERSE SAVE ROUTE 3

ROUTE ROUTE LIST MORE¬
Press the soft key
1. Use the trackpad to move

selection bar over required route.
Time defaults to ETA - and assumes

the current time is the start time.
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Review Your Passage

Plan
See:
Displaying Route Information
page 5-18.
Change the TIME to HOURS - the display

indicates it will take 32 minutes to reach
the destination. You can change the
PLANNED SOG; the display updates to
indicate TIME required at the planned
speed.
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Displaying the Radar and Synchronizing Radar & Chart

1
1. Press DISPLAY -- then press
twice more to select RADAR.
Displaying the Radar
and Synchronizing
Radar & Chart
2. Press the soft keys to set windows

ON. The Chart window is the default
selection.
3. Press ENTER.
Press the soft key. You can control

the chart cursor.
SYSTEM CHART TRACK GPS 3

SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SETUP¬ 1. Press MENU.
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and Synchronizing
Radar & Chart
1. Move selection bar over
Radar/Chart Synch.
2. Press the soft key.

3. Press ENTER twice.
5
Press the soft key.
6
SCREEN FIND SHIP MORE¬ RDR CHRT
Press the soft key to synchronise the

chart & radar images.
The radar and chart windows are

synchronised and the cursor is
'homed' on the vessel
Move the chart cursor - you can see

chart cursor move on the radar
screen.
You can move the cursor over
a radar target to determine its
identity on the chart
See:
2.3 Controlling the Display
6.5 Cursor Echo
7.3 System Parameters
7.6 Chart Set Up
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and Synchronizing
Radar & Chart
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-1
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations

3.1 Introduction
This chapter provides detailed instructions for the standard operations of your
Pathfinder radar. Additional functions, that are available on integrated
systems with appropriate data sources, are described in Chapter 4. If you have
a combined radar/chart display refer to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 for
Introduction
information on charting operations.
You can use this chapter with the radar display set to simulator mode, or on the
water after you have installed and set up your Pathfinder system.
This chapter covers the following topics:
• Range control.
• Interpreting and adjusting the radar picture, including adjusting the gain,
sea clutter and rain clutter, changing the targets display, and tuning the
radar.
• Measuring range (distances) and bearings using Variable Range Markers
(VRMs) and Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs).
• Setting up guard zones and handling alarms.
Note: Until you are familiar with interpreting the radar display, you should
take every opportunity to compare the radar’s display patterns with visual
targets, such as other vessels, buoys and coastal structures. You should prac-
tice harbour and coastal navigation during daylight and in clear weather con-
ditions.
If you have a combined radar/chartplotter, or a system with any chart display
connected via SeaTalk , you can identify objects using either the radar/chart
overlay (see Radar/Chart Overlay - SL70CRC only on page 2-26) or the
cursor echo feature: With cursor echo on (see Section 4.5 and Chapter 7) you
can select an object on the radar display, the cursor is repeated on the chart
display so you can check the object’s identity.
3.2 Range Control

The radar picture can be viewed at various scales. The shortest range scale
gives a maximum range of / nautical miles, measured from the default centre
1
8
to the top of the radar picture. The longest range scale gives a maximum range
of between 24 and 72 nautical miles depending on your scanner.
• The long range scales provide the best overview of your vessel’s relation-
ship to land masses, weather fronts and large ship targets in or beyond
Range Control
view.
• The short range scales provide greater detail of the radar echoes close to
your vessel, and should be used as you approach the coastline, harbour or
other vessels in the area.
The Pathfinder Plus Radar display includes concentric range rings, which you
can use to help you to judge distances on the radar picture. Their number and
spacing are adjusted automatically if you change the range scale. They can be
turned off (see You can use the context sensitive cursor to select and move the
cursor data box (the label BOX is displayed). See Moving and deleting items
with the context-sensitive cursor on page 1-14 on page 2-14).
The Standard Range Scale

Details of the standard ranges that can be selected are shown in the table
below. If you wish, you can customize the range scales by specifying different
ranges, as described in Section 7.4, Radar Set Up Parameters.
Table 3-1: Radar Range Scales

Maximum Range Number of Range Range Ring Interval
(nm) Rings (nm)
0.125 2 0.0625
0.25 2 0.125
0.5 4 0.125
0.75 3 0.25
1.5 6 0.25
3 6 0.5
6 6 1
12 6 2
24* 6 4
48* 6 8
72* 6 12
* The maximum range depends on your scanner type, as detailed in the Pathfinder Plus Radar
Scanner Owner’s Handbook.
The number of range rings shown in the table is the number to the selected
range. Additional range rings are displayed to the edge of the radar picture, at
the standard ring interval for the current range, and are visible when the centre
is offset.
Changing the Range

Selected Range ring
Increases range scale spacing
the range scale
RANGE
RR
Decreases 6nm 1nm 343°T
the range scale
Status Bar D3939_1
Changing the Range

Figure 3-1: Changing the Radar Range
➤ Each time you press the RANGE key, the range changes to the next available
RANGE
AUTO MAN setting. The system will beep three times if no further range scale is available.
➤ To change the range quickly, press and hold the required arrow on the RANGE
key.
The range scale and range ring interval indicators, at the left-hand end of the
status bar, are updated whenever you change the range.
Determining Actual Radar Range

The actual maximum radar range is essentially line-of-sight, and is limited by
the height of the scanner and the height of the target as shown in Figure 3-1.
Table 3-2 lists some range examples:
Rmax
a1 a2
Earth
h H
Radar Rmax = 2.23 ( h + H ) Cliff
Rmax maximum radar range in nautical miles
h radar antenna height in metres
H target height in metres
Rmax = radar horizon of antenna (a1) + radar horizon of target (a2)
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Figure 3-2: Determining Radar Range
Table 3-2: Radar Range

Antenna Height (m) Target Height (m) Maximum Range (nm)
3 3 7.8
3 10 10.9
5 3 8.9
5 10 12.0
Note: The ranges shown in the table are theoretical maximum ranges. The ra-
dar horizon is greater than the optical horizon, but the radar can only detect
targets if a large enough target is above the radar horizon.
3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture

Navigational echoes may be large, small, bright or faint, depending not only
on the size of the object but also on its orientation and surface. Different
objects reflect the radar signals in different ways. For example, vertical
objects such as cliffs reflect signals better than sloping ones such as
sandbanks.
Adjusting the Radar
Interpreting and
High coastlines and mountainous coastal regions can be observed at the

longest radar range. However, the first sight of land may be a mountain several
Picture
miles inland from the coastline. The actual coastline may not appear on the
radar until the vessel is close to the line of sight distance.
The radar indication may not be similar to your visual observation; a nearby
small object may appear to be the same size as a distant large object on the
radar. However, with experience the approximate size of different objects can
be determined by the relative size and brightness of the echoes.
Some targets, such as buoys and small boats, can be difficult to differentiate,
since they bob and toss about in the waves and do not present a consistent
reflecting surface. Consequently, these echoes have a tendency to fade and
brighten and, at times, to disappear momentarily. Buoys and small boats often
resemble each other, but boats can usually be distinguished by their motion.
Not all radar echoes are produced by hard navigational items. Some echoes
may be received from irregularities on the surface of the water, particularly at
close range (sea clutter), or from rain or snow either around the vessel or in the
distance. In addition, some echoes may be indirect returns to the radar scanner,
providing false echoes or multiple echoes.
The effects of many false echoes can be minimized, and the target presentation
clarified using the controls summarized below. This section explains how to
interpret the radar picture and how the controls affect the display. It provides
instructions for adjusting the settings, describes the circumstances in which
they should be adjusted, and how they interact with each other.
Table 3-3: Controls to Adjust the Radar Picture

Control Option Function Default Setting
GAIN GAIN Controls the strength of the target returns AUTO

SEA Reduces sea returns AUTO-HARBOUR
RAIN Reduces close rain or snow returns OFF
FTC Reduces distant rain or snow returns OFF
MULTI TUNE Fine tunes the receive AUTO
TARGETS INT REJ Turns interference rejection on/off ON

Soft Key EXPANSION Turns target expansion on/off OFF
WAKES Turns wakes on/off and selects wakes length OFF
Identifying False Echo Returns

Not all echoes are direct returns to the radar antenna. Occasionally signals
appear at positions where there is no actual target. These are called false
echoes, and may be caused by side lobes, ghost images, indirect echoes or
multiple echoes.
This section briefly describes the echo patterns that can be produced by false
Identifying False Echo

echoes and the likely cause. It should be noted that the radar operator, through
observation, practice, and experience, can generally detect these conditions
Returns
very quickly. These effects can usually be minimized using the radar controls.
Side Lobes
A small part of the RF energy from each transmitted pulse is radiated outside
the single narrow beam. This produces side lobe patterns, shown in
Figure 3-3.
Side lobes have no effect on distant or small surface objects. However, the
echo from a large object at short range may produce an arc on the radar screen
similar to a range ring or a series of echoes forming a broken arc. Side-lobe
echoes normally occur at ranges below 3nm, and can be reduced by adjusting
the SEA control.
Main lobe
Side lobe Side lobe
Antenna
Arc True echo Side echoes

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Figure 3-3: Side Lobes

Indirect Echoes
There are several types of indirect echoes or ghost images - some examples are
shown in Figure 3-4. These sometimes have the appearance of true echoes,
but in general they are intermittent and poorly defined.
Indirect (false) echoes

Identifying False Echo
False echo True echo True echo

Returns
Passing Mast
ship or funnel False echo
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Figure 3-4: Indirect Echoes
Multiple Echoes
Multiple echoes appear if there is a large target with a wide vertical surface at
a comparatively short range. The transmitted signal will be reflected back and
forth between the target and your own ship. Multiple echoes therefore appear
beyond the true target’s echo on the same bearing, as shown in Figure 3-5.
This is not very common.
MULTIPLE ECHOES True echo
Multiple echoes
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Figure 3-5: Multiple Echoes
Blind Sectors or Shadow Effect

Funnels and masts located near the antenna, may cause shadows. In shadow
areas beyond the obstruction there will be a reduction of the beam intensity,
although not necessarily a complete cut-off. However, there will be a blind
sector if the subtended angle is more than a few degrees. There may also be
multiple echoes which extend behind the obstruction. This should be avoided
by careful selection of the scanner site prior to installation (Chapter 8).
Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune

Automatic adjustment of Gain, Sea and Tune is available, alternatively you
can set any of these parameters to manual and use the trackpad to adjust its
GAIN
value. Rain clutter is adjusted manually using the RAIN or FTC control. GAIN,
SEA, RAIN and FTC are accessed from the GAIN key; TUNE is accessed from the
MULTI key. We recommend that you leave the TUNE control in Auto mode.
MULTI
Adjusting Gain, Sea

Clutter, Rain Clutter
Note: Gain, Sea and Tune can only be adjusted if the control is set to Manual
and Tune
adjustment.
MANUAL MANUAL
O O
F F 50%
F 75%
F
FTC RAIN SEA GAIN
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When you select manual GAIN, SEA or TUNE adjustment the soft key icon
shows a vertical slider bar. As you press the trackpad, the value is indicated in
the slider.
When you switch FTC or RAIN On, the soft key icon shows a vertical slider bar.
As you press the trackpad, the value is indicated in the slider.
If you change the settings, the new GAIN, SEA and TUNE modes (auto or
manual) and values remain set even when you turn the radar off and on again;
Rain and FTC are reset to Off at power-on. The status bar indicates which
controls are switched to Auto or On, as shown in Figure 3-6.
Status Bar Gain, Sea and/or Tune set to Auto

RR TM TV3 AUTO WKS EX GZ
FTC on Rain on D3987-3
Figure 3-6: Radar Status Bar

➤ To adjust a parameter:
1. Select a range appropriate to the adjustment you wish to make. The opti-
mum Tune setting varies slightly for different ranges, depending on the
GAIN
pulse width used.
2. Press GAIN or MULTI. The slider soft keys are displayed. The last-used
MULTI
slider is highlighted (displayed in inverse video) to show that it is selected.
3. Press the required soft key so that the slider box is highlighted.
The TUNE and GAIN soft keys toggle the control between Auto and Manual
mode. The SEA soft key toggles the control between Auto-Harbour, Auto-
Offshore and Manual mode. If you select Manual mode the last auto setting
is retained. You can only move the slider if the control is set to Manual.
4. Use the trackpad to move the slider up or down. You can press and hold the
control to move the slider quickly rather than in single steps.
The image on the screen changes as you move the slider, so that you can see
the effect of your adjustment.
If you select MANUAL TUNE adjustment, an 8-step signal-strength indicator
bar is displayed above the slider. Adjust the slider to obtain the maximum
reading on the indicator.
Adjusting Gain, Sea
Note: Because the changes to the settings are made immediately, you cannot
and Tune
revert to the previous setting by pressing CLEAR.

5. When you have set all the controls to the levels you require, press ENTER,
or CLEAR to clear the slider display. The status bar is updated to indicate
which controls are switched to Auto or On.
Gain Control and Sea Control

The GAIN control can be set to either Auto or Manual. In Auto mode, the
Pathfinder Plus radar optimizes the setting. The SEA control can be set to Auto-
Harbour (default), Auto-Offshore or Manual mode. In Auto-Offshore mode,
the Pathfinder Plus Radar optimizes its settings to account for the effects of sea
clutter. In harbours or close proximity to land different auto settings may
be necessary to cater for the effects of land clutter. To avoid losing small
targets it is therefore advisable to set the Sea control to Auto-Harbour
mode. Alternatively, set both Sea and Gain to Manual mode then adjust
the settings to ensure that all close small targets are visible.
The GAIN control adjusts the level of the display of signals received from the
scanner; it is equivalent to a volume control on a radio.
Because the SEA control affects the gain, you may need to manually readjust it
if you manually change the Gain setting.
Gain Control
When the GAIN control is set to Manual, you should check it every time you
MANUAL
change the range scale.
50%
On long range settings, the gain should be set to give a slight speckle in the
GAIN
background of the radar picture. Do not set the gain too low, or you may miss
small or weak targets.
On shorter ranges, you may wish to reduce the gain slightly to reduce the
speckle and therefore improve target definition.
Sea Clutter Control

MANUAL Radar returns from waves around your vessel can clutter the centre of the radar
picture (see Figure 3-7, making it difficult to detect real targets. Such sea
75%
clutter usually appears as multiple echoes on the display at short range scales,
SEA
and the echoes are not repetitive or consistent in position. With high winds and
extreme conditions, echoes from sea clutter may cause dense background
clutter in the shape of an almost solid disc.
Adjusting Gain, Sea

and Tune
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Figure 3-7: Sea Clutter

The SEA control reduces the gain level in the areas near your vessel, extending
up to 3 to 5nm depending on the wave and sea conditions. This has the effect of
reducing the sea returns to intermittent small dots, while small targets are still
visible. Gain levels further from your vessel remain unchanged.
You can use the Gain and Sea control to help minimize the effects of side lobes
(see Identifying False Echo Returns on page 3-5).
Note: On short range scales, do not set the Sea control so high that all clutter
is removed, since this could stop you seeing echoes from close targets.
Tuning the Receiver

The TUNE control is used to fine tune the receiver in the scanner for maximum
A
U target returns on the display. In Auto mode, the radar tunes itself automatically
T
O on all range scales. We recommend that you leave the TUNE control in Auto
TUNE mode.
If you do set the TUNE control to Manual, you will need to adjust it about 10
minutes after you have turned on the radar, since the required setting changes
once the magnetron has warmed up.
You should adjust the control to obtain the maximum signal strength, as
indicated in the 8-step bar above the slider. If you cannot tune the radar
successfully, refer to Section 7.6 for information on the Tune Preset function.
Rain Clutter Control, using RAIN and FTC

The radar can see echoes from rain or snow. Returns from storm areas and rain
squalls consist of countless small echoes that continuously change size,
intensity, and position. These returns, shown in Figure 3-8, sometimes appear
as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the
storm cell.
Adjusting Gain, Sea
The RAIN and FTC controls are used to reduce this clutter, so that targets
masked by the clutter can be seen on the radar picture.
and Tune
O
F
F • The RAIN control is used to reduce large clutter masses around your vessel
caused by rain or snow.
RAIN
• The FTC (Fast Time Constant) control is used to reduce rain clutter at a dis-
tance from your vessel, such as that shown below.
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Figure 3-8: Rain Clutter

When the FTC control is turned up, only the leading edge of large (rain clutter)
O echoes is displayed, while the effect on smaller (ship) echoes is only slight.
F This means that you can also use the control on shorter ranges to distinguish
F
between two very close echoes on the same bearing, which may otherwise
FTC
merge and appear as one echo.
When the FTC control is turned up, the receiver is less sensitive, and there is a
reduction of background noise and fill-in returns from land and large targets.
You should therefore turn the control down when its use is not required. Since
storm cells are usually visible for long distances due to their extreme altitude,
you may wish to leave them displayed so that you can observe the location of
bad weather.
If you turn the RAIN or FTC control Off (equivalent to setting the level to 0%),
the actual setting is stored, and restored when you turn the control on again.
Note: RAIN and FTC are reset to Off at power-on.
Changing the Targets Display

The Pathfinder PLUS Radar allows you to improve target visibility by
changing the following:
• Interference rejection
• Target expansion
Changing the Targets

• Target wakes
These parameters are accessed from the default soft key TARGETS.
Display
This section explains how to change these modes and describes the effect of
each mode. The current settings are shown at the right-hand end of the status
bar as shown in Figure 3-9.
Status Bar Wakes on Target Expansion on
RR TM TV3 AUTO WKS EX GZ

Interference Rejection on D3986-3
Figure 3-9: Status Bar

➤ To change the settings of the target modes:
1. Press the TARGETS default soft key.
The target option soft keys are displayed, with the current selections high-
lighted.
TARGETS
INT REJ EXPANSION WAKES CLEAR
OFF ON OFF ON OFF S M L WAKES
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2. Press the appropriate soft key to toggle the required setting between OFF
and ON.
Note: If an option is not available for the current setting, its soft key label is
grey. When you press the key, the system beeps and the setting remains OFF.
WAKES
OFF S M L
For the Wakes mode, press the WAKES soft key to step the highlighted
selection through the wake options.
You can use the soft keys to change the settings of any or all the modes on
this display.
3. When the required options are highlighted, press ENTER. The screen
returns to the default display with the new mode(s) in operation. The status
bar is updated to indicate which controls are switched on.
Interference Rejection
Mutual radar interference is likely when two or more radar-equipped vessels
INT REJ
OFF ON are operating within range of each other. This usually appears as a series of
small dots moving to and from the display center in a straight line or a long,
sweeping curve. This type of interference is most noticeable at long ranges.
Changing the Targets
Display
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Figure 3-10: Interference Rejection

The Pathfinder Plus Radar includes a mechanism that automatically reduces
such interference. This mechanism is normally left switched on. However, if
you wish to detect the presence of other radars in the vicinity, you can turn off
the interference rejection.
Target Expansion
You can make targets easier to see by expanding them. Target expansion
EXPANSION
OFF ON overrides the normal pulse length, thereby increasing the size of the target seen
on the screen. However, this is at the expense of range resolution.
Target Wakes
You can see the direction and speed with which targets are moving relative to
your vessel by selecting the target wakes display option.
WAKES When wakes are switched on, the target is displayed at the brightest level and
OFF S M L
the previous positions of targets are retained at successively fainter levels on
the screen. You can select long, medium or short wakes, which retain
information from previous scans at a reduced video level.
CLEAR
You can clear existing wakes from the display by pressing the CLEAR WAKES
WAKES soft key. The soft key is only available when wakes are switched on; the
display starts showing new wakes as soon as the old wakes have been cleared.
When wakes are switched off, no new wakes are displayed and existing wakes
are cleared.
3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs

The Pathfinder Plus Radar display allows you to specify up to two Electronic
Bearing Lines (EBLs), each with an associated Variable Range Marker
(VRM), using the VRM/EBL key.
A standard VRM is displayed as a circle with its centre on your vessel’s
position, and it’s EBL is displayed as a line from the origin to the edge of the
Measuring Range and

Bearing Using VRM/
radar picture display. However, each pair can be floated, so that the origin can
be moved.
EBLs
RR AUTO
3n m OFF 126°T H-UP T IR
Floated VRM2
(long-dashed line)
Floated EBL2
(long-dashed line)
VRM
VRM1 (short-dashed line)
EBL1 (short-dashed line)

VRM/EBL 2
BRG 015° T VRM/EBL data boxes
RNG 096 nm
CURSOR CURSOR VRM/EBL 1
BRG 146° T 50°47^72N BRG 243° T
RNG 1.70 nm 001°10^58N RNG 0.98 nm
Two cursor readout boxes

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Figure 3-11: EBL and VRM Displays

Note: When using VRM/EBLs, you may wish to turn off the range rings to
make the VRMs clearer (see Section 2.4).
VRMs move if you change the range scale, so that the actual range you have
marked is maintained. VRM/EBLs also move if you offset the centre.
When a VRM/EBL pair is active, its bearing and range are displayed in its
associated data box, which can be moved, deleted or reinstated.
The bearing information is displayed as either the bearing relative to your
vessel’s heading or (if heading data is available from a position fixer or
compass) the actual bearing in degrees magnetic or degrees true. These are
controlled by the setup parameters (see Section 7.4).
The VRM/EBL functions allow you to perform the following tasks:
• Measure the range of a target or point from your vessel’s position, using a
VRM
• Measure the bearing of a target or point from your vessel’s position, using
an EBL
• Measure the range and bearing between any two points on the radar, using
the FLOAT function
Measuring Range and
Note: An alternative method of measuring range and bearing is to use the cur-
Bearing to Target
from Vessel
sor data box: If the cursor readout is set to display range and bearing (rather
than Lat/Long), you can determine the range and bearing by moving the cur-
sor over the target and checking the cursor data box readings. You can also
estimate the range to a target by reference to the range rings.
Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel

To measure the range and/or bearing of a target or point from your vessel’s
position, you need to place a VRM/EBL and move it so that it crosses the
target or point for which you require the bearing or range.
When you turn on a VRM/EBL, it is displayed in its last-used position.
Note: If the VRM’s last-used position is outside the radar picture at the cur-
rent range setting, it is placed at its default position instead. This is one third
of the range for VRM1, and two-thirds for VRM2.
Placing a VRM/EBL
Placing and positioning VRM/EBLs on the Pathfinder Plus Radar display is
quick and easy.
VRM/EBL
• If a VRM/EBL is not already displayed, you can place one with a single
press of the VRM/EBL key.
• If you have already placed a VRM/EBL, pressing the VRM/EBL key pro-
vides soft key control of additional functions.
➤ To place a VRM/EBL when one is not already displayed:
VRM/EBL
1. Press VRM/EBL.
The radar picture shows VRM/EBL1, together with its associated data
box in its last-used position.
As shown in Figure 3-12, the cursor is positioned over the intersection of
the VRM circle and the EBL line. It has control of the VRM/EBL as indi-
cated by the four-way arrow, the solid VRM/EBL line, and the text VRM/
EBL.
Ship's Heading Marker EBL as solid line

Cursor symbol
as four-way arrow Indicate cursor control
VRM/EBL Cursor text in of VRM/EBL
inverse video
VRM as solid line
Measuring Range and

Bearing to Target
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from Vessel
Figure 3-12: Placing a VRM
2. If required, use the trackpad controls to change the radius (range) of the
VRM circle and the angle of the EBL until they cross the required target.
The range and bearing information in the VRM/EBL data box is updated
as you move the cursor.
3. Press ENTER to drop the VRM/EBL. The radar shows this
VRM/EBL as a short-dashed line, and the cursor returns to normal control.
4. Read the range and bearing to the target or point, which is shown in the
VRM/EBL data box.
5. If required, you can move or delete the VRM/EBL data box using the con-
text-sensitive cursor.
➤ To place a VRM/EBL when one is already displayed:
1. Press VRM/EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
VRM/EBL
VRM/EBL
VRM/EBL1 VRM/EBL2 DATABOX
OFF ON OFF ON FLOAT¬ OFF ON
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The labels for the two left-hand soft keys indicate the current status of the
two VRM/EBLs.
VRM/EBL1
2. Press the soft key for the VRM/EBL you require, to toggle the setting from
OFF ON
OFF to ON.
The soft key labels are cleared, and the radar picture shows the VRM/EBL
and its associated data box.
3. Position the EBL/VRM using the trackpad, and press ENTER to drop it.
The radar shows the VRM/EBL as a short-dashed line (VRM/EBL1) or a
long-dashed line (VRM/EBL2), and the cursor returns to normal control.
Moving an Existing VRM/EBL

You can move an existing VRM/EBL using the context-sensitive cursor. You
can control the VRM and EBL separately or both together.
➤ Use the context sensitive cursor to select and move any VRM and/or EBL. If
you wish to change the VRM and EBL together, move the cursor over the
VRM intersection of VRM/EBL. The label indicates the current object as VRM, EBL,
Measuring Range and
or VRM/EBL. See Moving and deleting items with the context-sensitive cursor
Bearing Between
Targets (FLOAT)
on page 1-14.
Deleting an Existing VRM/EBL

VRM/EBL ➤ You can delete a VRM/EBL by using the VRM/EBL key to display the soft
keys, and pressing the required VRM /EBL soft key to toggle the setting from ON
VRM/EBL1
OFF ON to OFF.
➤ Alternatively, you can delete an existing VRM/EBL using the context-
VRM
sensitive cursor as described in Moving and deleting items with the context-
This has the same effect as turning the VRM/EBL off using the
VRM/EBL soft keys. It turns off the VRM/EBL pair, irrespective of the cursor
text: you cannot turn off VRMs and EBLs independently.
Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT)

You can measure the range and bearing between any two points on the radar,
such as two targets, using the Pathfinder Plus Radar’s Float function. This
allows you to move the origin of a VRM/EBL away from your vessel’s
position and onto a target. You can then change the angle of the EBL, relative
to its new origin, to obtain the bearing between two points. The radius of the
VRM can also be adjusted to determine the distance between two points.
Floating a VRM/EBL
Note: You can float a VRM/EBL pair using either the soft keys or the context-
sensitive cursor. The procedure for using the cursor is the same as for moving
or unfloating a VRM/EBL pair, as described below; however, as it is more dif-
ficult to locate the VRM/EBL origin when it is over the center, you will proba-
bly find it easier to use the keys in this case.
➤ To float a VRM/EBL pair using the keys:
1. If one is not already present, place a VRM/EBL pair as described in the pre-
vious section.
2. Press VRM/EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
3. Press the FLOAT soft key. The soft keys are updated, with the relevant
options displayed.
FLOAT...
FLOAT 1 FLOAT 2 UNFLOAT 1 UNFLOAT 2
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4. Press the FLOAT 1 soft key to float VRM/EBL1, or the FLOAT 2 soft key to
FLOAT 1 float VRM/EBL2.
The soft keys are cleared. The cursor is positioned over the origin of the
VRM/EBL, over your vessel. The cursor has control of the VRM/EBL, as
Measuring Range and

Bearing Between
indicated by the four-headed arrow, the text FLT in inverse video, and the
Targets (FLOAT)
solid VRM/EBL line.
5. Use the trackpad to move the origin of the VRM/EBL to the required posi-
tion (over the first target).
6. Press ENTER to drop the VRM/EBL in its new position, or CLEAR to aban-
don the operation and return the VRM/EBL to its previous position.
The radar shows the VRM/EBL as a short-dashed line (VRM/EBL1) or a
long-dashed line (VRM/EBL2), and the cursor returns to normal control.
7. Use the context-sensitive cursor to take control of the VRM and/or EBL, to
VRM obtain the range and/or bearing to a second target, as previously described.
8. Read the range and bearing information from the VRM/EBL data box.
Moving and Unfloating a Floating EBL

You can move or unfloat a VRM/EBL that has been floated. You can unfloat a
VRM/EBL either by using the context-sensitive cursor or by using the FLOAT
soft key options.
➤ To move or unfloat a floating VRM/EBL using the cursor:
1. Move the cursor over the origin of the VRM/EBL you wish to control, until
the letters FLT are displayed.
VRM
FLT
2. If you wish to unfloat the VRM/EBL, press CLEAR. The origin of the
VRM/EBL is reset to your vessel’s position.
3. Alternatively, if you wish to move the floating VRM/EBL, press ENTER to
take control of it and move it using the trackpad.
Press ENTER again to drop the VRM/EBL in its new position, or CLEAR
to abandon the operation and return the VRM/EBL to its previous posi-
tion.
➤ To unfloat a floating VRM/EBL using the keys:
VRM/EBL 1. Press VRM/EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
2. Press the FLOAT soft key.
FLOAT 1
3. Press the UNF LOAT 1 soft key to unfloat VRM/EBL1, or the UNFLOAT 2 soft
key to unfloat VRM/EBL2.
UNFLOAT 1
The soft keys are cleared, and the VRM/EBL is repositioned with its ori-
gin at your vessel’s position.
Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes

Each VRM/EBL data box is switched on and off with its associated VRM/
EBL. However, when one or both VRM/EBLs are active, you can move the
data box(es) and you can switch the data box(es) off at any time.
➤ You use the context sensitive cursor to select and move a VRM/EBL data box
(the label BOX appears under the cursor). See Moving and deleting items with
Controlling VRM/EBL
BOX
the context-sensitive cursor on page 1-14.
Data Boxes
➤ To control the VRM/EBL data boxes:

VRM/EBL 1. Press VRM/EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
VRM/EBL
2. Press the VRM/EBL DATABOX soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or
DATABOX from ON to OFF.
OFF ON
Note: VRM/EBL data boxes are not affected by the setting of the DATABOXES
soft key accessed using the SCREEN default soft key. This only controls the set
of data boxes available for integrated systems (see Chapter 2).
3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms

The Pathfinder Plus Radar display allows you to set up one or two guard
zones, using the ALARMS key. You can set up sector zones or 360° (circular)
zones as shown in Figure 3-13.
RR AUTO
3nm 126°T
Setting Guard Zones

1/2 H-UP T IR
and Alarms
GRD Guard zone 1, sector zone
(short-dashed line)
Guard zone 2, circular zone

(long-dashed line)
CURSOR
BRG 031° R
RNG 2.24 nm
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Figure 3-13: Guard Zone Display

Guard zones are fixed with respect to the ship’s heading marker (SHM),
moving as the SHM moves. They also move if you offset the center, or if you
change the range scale, so that the area you have marked is maintained.
The guard alarm sounds when a target enters a guard zone, exceeding the
target density threshold within the zone; the alarm also sounds on a repeater
display. The alarm sensitivity control allows you to set the threshold above
which a new target will trigger an alarm, and also to turn the alarm on or off.
Note: A guard zone only operates when the whole zone is displayed on the
screen, or could be displayed by offsetting the center. In addition, a guard
zone is inactive for 10 seconds after it is placed or re-sized, to avoid inappro-
priate alarms during positioning.
This section covers the following topics:
• Placing a guard zone
• Moving, reshaping or deleting a guard zone
• Controlling guard zone alarms
Placing a Guard Zone

Placing and positioning guard zones on the Pathfinder Plus Radar display is
quick and easy.
• If a guard zone is not already displayed, you can place one using the
ALARMS key.
• If you have already placed a guard zone, pressing the ALARMS key allows
Placing a Guard Zone
you to toggle either guard zone on or off.

Note: When you turn on a guard zone, it is normally displayed in its last-used
position and shape. However, if this position is off-screen at the current range
setting, or within one quarter of the current range from your vessel, the guard
zone is placed at its default position and shape instead. This is at one third
(Zone 1) or two thirds (Zone 2) of the current range, as a sector zone occupy-
ing 30° either side of the ship’s heading marker.
➤ To place a guard zone:
1. Press ALARMS. The soft keys are displayed.
ALARMS GUARD 1 GUARD 2

OFF ON OFF ON
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The soft keys indicate the current status of the two guard zones.
2. If necessary, press the soft key for the guard zone you require, to toggle the
GUARD 1
OFF ON
setting between OFF and ON. The soft keys are cleared. If you turned a
guard zone on, it is displayed in its last-used position with one corner under
cursor control.
The radar picture shows the guard zone as a four-sided shape bounded by
a solid line (or a circle if previously set as one).
The cursor is positioned over an outer corner of the zone as shown in
Figure 3-14. The cursor has control of this corner, as shown by the text
GRD in inverse video, the four-headed arrow, and the solid guard zone
boundary.
Sector Zone Circular Zone

Ship's Heading Marker
Cursor symbol as
four-way arrow
Cursor text in
inverse video GRD Move GRD
cursor
Zone as solid line
Indicate cursor control

of guard zone
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Figure 3-14: Placing a Guard Zone

3. If necessary, use the trackpad to move the corner of the guard zone to the
required position. As you move the corner, the width and/or height of the
zone changes, but its general sector shape is retained.
Note: To create a 360° guard zone, rather than a sector guard zone, you can
either move the corner all the way round to form a circle, or move it back to
just the other side of the other outer corner.
Moving, Reshaping or
4. Press ENTER to drop the corner in its new position and redraw the zone, or
Deleting a Guard
CLEAR to abandon the operation and return the corner to its previous posi-
Zone
tion.
The display shows this zone boundary as a short-dashed line (zone 1) or a
long dashed line (zone 2), and the cursor returns to normal control.
5. If required, use the context-sensitive cursor to reposition other corners/
sides of the zone in turn, as described below.
Moving, Reshaping or Deleting a Guard Zone

You can move, reshape or delete an existing guard zone using the context-
sensitive cursor.
➤ You use the context sensitive cursor to reshape a guard zone by placing the
GRD cursor over thecorner or side that you wish to control (the label GRD appears
under the cursor). See Moving and deleting items with the context-sensitive
cursor on page 1-14.
Note: To convert a 360° guard zone back to a sector guard zone, take control
of any point on the circle, and move it to open up the circle.
➤ You can use the context sensitive cursor to delete a guard zone.
➤ You can also delete (turn off) a zone by pressing the ALARMS key, and then
ALARM pressing the appropriate guard zone soft key to toggle the setting from ON to
OFF ON
OFF.
Controlling Guard Zone Alarms

The guard alarm is triggered when a target enters a guard zone which exceeds
the target density threshold. You can set the threshold above which a new
target will trigger an alarm, and can also turn the alarm on or off.
When the alarm is triggered, the unit beeps and a text message is displayed.
➤ To clear the alarm, press any key (on the master or repeater display).
The alarm will sound again after 10 seconds, unless one or more of the
following happens:
• You turn the guard zone off

• You adjust the guard zone size/shape to reduce the number of targets in the
zone
• You turn the alarm off
• You decrease the alarm sensitivity
• The target leaves the guard zone
Controlling Guard
➤ To change the alarm sensitivity setting:

Zone Alarms
1. Press MULTI to display the sliders.
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ON
O A
F U
25% F 50% T
O
ALARM LIGHT CONTRAST TUNE
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SL70CRC
ON
A
U
25% 75% T
O
ALARM LIGHT TUNE
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2. Press the ALARM soft key to highlight the Alarm slider.

3. If required, press the soft key again to toggle the setting between OFF and
ON. You can only move the slider if the control is set to ON.
4. Use the trackpad to increase or decrease the alarm slider setting. You can
press and hold the trackpad to change the value more rapidly.
5. The higher the setting, the more sensitive the alarm, and the smaller the tar-
get density required to set it off.
6. Press ENTER to clear the slider display.
3.6 MARPA
Introduction to MARPA
The SL70RC series displays include a MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar
Plotting Aid) function for target tracking and risk analysis. This section gives
an introduction to the Pathfinder Plus Radar MARPA system and shows you
how to use the MARPA functions, you should also read Section 7.5.
MARPA improves the standard of collision avoidance by obtaining detailed
MARPA
information for several automatically tracked targets. MARPA provides
continuous, accurate and rapid situation evaluation.
You can acquire up to ten targets, which are then automatically tracked by the
MARPA system. MARPA calculates target bearing and range, true speed and
course, CPA (Closest Point of Approach), and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of
Approach).
Each tracked target can be displayed with a vector depicting approximate
target speed (vector length) and course (vector direction). The calculated
target data can also be shown on the screen. Each target is continually assessed
and you are warned if one becomes dangerous or is lost.
Effective MARPA operation is dependent on accurate own ship’s heading,
plus SOG and COG. The better the quality of the heading data, the better
MARPA will perform. (MARPA functions without SOG and COG data but
only relative vector, CPA and TCPA are shown; target course and speed
cannot be calculated). For more information on heading sensors, and how to
connect them to your display, refer to Heading and Position Data on page 1-5
and Appendix E.
SAFETY NOTICES
MARPA can improve collision avoidance when used wisely. It is the
user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and navigational
judgements.
There are conditions where acquiring a target may become difficult. These
same conditions may be a factor in successfully tracking a target. Some of
the conditions are:
• The target echo is weak.
• The target is very close to land, buoys or other large targets.
• The target or your own ship is making rapid manoeuvres.
• Choppy sea state conditions exist and the target is buried in excessive
sea clutter or in deep swells.
• Choppy sea state conditions exist yielding poor stability; own ship’s
heading data is very unstable.
• Inadequate heading data
Symptoms of such conditions are that acquisition is difficult and the
MARPA vectors are unstable; the symbol wanders away from the target,
locks onto another target or changes to a lost target symbol. If any of these
conditions are present, acquisition and tracking may need to be re-initiated
Introduction to
or, in some cases be impossible to maintain. Improving the quality of the

MARPA
heading data will reduce the effect of the other conditions.
Risk Assessment
Each target is monitored to see if it will be within a certain distance from your
own vessel within a certain time. If so, the target is designated as dangerous
and you are warned with an audible alarm in addition to a warning on the
screen. The target symbol changes and flashes to indicate that it is a dangerous
target. Pressing any key silences the alarm and removes the warning, but the
target symbol remains dangerous.
Both the distance (Own Vessel Safe Zone) and the time (Time to Safe Zone)
are selectable as described in Section 7.5.
If a target is lost, either because the MARPA software has lost contact with it,
or because it has moved out of range, you are warned, again with an audible
alarm and an on-screen warning. Pressing any key silences the alarm, removes
the warning and removes the lost target symbol from the screen.
Target Data
All MARPA targets are stored in a MARPA database list, which shows
bearing, range, course and speed of each tracked target.
For any one target a pop-up data box can be placed on the screen, this shows
bearing, range, course, speed, CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA
(Time to Closest Point of Approach). The target for which data is displayed is
indicated by a circle around its symbol.
Each target is displayed as a symbol to indicate its status:
Target is being acquired
Target is safe
Target is dangerous.
Target is Lost
The dangerous and lost symbols are shown flashing.
Target Vector and History

The MARPA targets can be displayed with a vector line showing where they
will be at a certain time in the future, (assuming present course and speed).
You can select a relative or true vector and the vector length. The vector type
(RV or TV) and length are shown in the status bar.
You can also select to view the target’s history, this appears as a series of dots
that are dropped by the target as it makes way. The interval between them is
Using MARPA
selectable.
A relative vector indicates the target’s motion related to your own ship’s
motion. The target’s relative course and speed are calculated to produce a
vector that is displayed on the target only. This mode is used for collision
avoidance and threat assessment.
A true vector indicates the target’s motion over ground. In this mode true
vectors for the target and your own ship are displayed. MARPA measures the
direction in which the target and own ship are actually moving over the
ground. The result is the vessel’s true course, the rate of motion is the vessel’s
true speed. Consider this motion as if you were in a helicopter looking down
watching the targets move across the water. This mode can aid navigation.
Section 7.5 describes how to set the target vector and history parameters.
Data Transfer
MARPA data is sent on NMEA allowing any other equipment, with the
necessary functionality, to show the tracked targets’ data.
Radar Range Scales

MARPA target acquisition is only available at radar range scales of up to
12nm, although tracking continues at all ranges.
Note: If you change to a lower range scale, targets may be beyond the range
of the scanner and will be lost. In such cases an alarm pop-up indicates the
target is off-screen.
Using MARPA
The MARPA functions are accessed through the MARPA default soft key, and
some options are available with the context sensitive cursor, or through the
MARPA database list. Where there are two ways of performing a certain
function this section describes both ways. Information on how to set up the
MARPA system is in Section 7.5.
HDG MODE TARGETS SCREEN MARPA

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Acquire a Target
➤ To acquire a target:
1. Press the MARPA soft key to display the ACQUIRE TARGET soft keys.
Using MARPA
CANCEL MARPA BOX ACQUIRE MARPA

TARGET OFF ON TARGET LIST
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2. Position the cursor over the required target and press the ACQUIRE TARGET
ACQUIRE
TARGET soft key.
The symbol is placed at the cursor position and the radar searches for a
target at the cursor position. If a target is present for several scans the radar
locks onto it and the symbol indicates a safe target, the target vector is
also displayed. If the target is continuously lost, the lost target symbol is
displayed and a Lost Target alarm is generated; press any key to cancel the
alarm and remove the lost target symbol from the display.
3. Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the default display.
Cancel a Target
➤ To cancel a target using the context-sensitive cursor:
1. Move the cursor over the target, the following soft keys are displayed.
CANCEL MARPA BOX

TARGET OFF ON
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CANCEL
2. Press the CANCEL TARGET soft key to cancel target tracking and remove the
TARGET
symbol from the display. The default soft keys are displayed.
➤ To cancel a target from the database list.
MARPA
1. Press the default soft key MARPA to display the MARPA soft keys.
LIST
2. Press the MARPA LIST soft key, the database list is displayed.
CANCEL
3. Use the trackpad to select a target, then press the CANCEL TARGET soft key
TARGET
to remove the selected target.
4. Press CLEAR to remove the database list.
View Target Data

You can toggle the MARPA data box on/off using the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft
key. This box displays the data for one MARPA target. You can select the
target using the context sensitive cursor or the database list. Alternatively, if
you display the data box when no target is selected, data is displayed for the
last target that had the data box displayed – unless a new target has been
acquired, then the new target data is displayed.
Using MARPA
➤ To view (or hide) target data using the cursor:
1. Move the cursor over the target for which you require data. The letters
MARPA and the following soft keys are displayed.
CANCEL MARPA BOX

TARGET OFF ON
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MARPA BOX 2. Press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key to toggle the data box on/off for the
OFF ON
selected target.The target data box is displayed and the associated target
symbol is identified by a circle drawn around it.
The default soft keys are displayed when you move the cursor away from
the target.
Note: When you select ON, if the data box was already displayed for another
target, it is updated for the selected target.
MARPA 1
BRG 84°M RNG 1.48nm
CRS 110°M SPD 0.0kts
CPA 1.48nm TCPA PASSED
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Figure 3-15: MARPA Target Data Box

➤ To view (or hide) target data using the default soft keys:
1. Press MARPA to display the MARPA soft keys.
MARPA BOX 2. Press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key to toggle the data box on. The target
OFF ON
data box is displayed and the associated target symbol is identified by a cir-
cle drawn around it. The default soft keys are displayed.
3. Press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key again to toggle the data box off.
➤ To view the MARPA database list and a target data box:
MARPA
LIST 1. Press MARPA followed by the MARPA LIST soft key, the database list is dis-
played.
MARPA BOX 2. Use the trackpad to select a target, then press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft
OFF ON
key to toggle the data box on/off.
3. Press CLEAR to remove the database list.
MARPA
ID BRG RANGE COURSE SPEED
o o
0 327 T 0.63nm 256 T 3.0kts
o o
1 537 T 1.70nm 256 T 2.0kts
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CANCEL MARPA BOX CANCEL

TARGET OFF ON ALL
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Figure 3-16: MARPA Database List

➤ To cancel all targets:
MARPA BOX 1. Press MARPA followed by MARPA LIST to display the database list.
OFF ON
Press the CANCEL ALL soft key. You are prompted to confirm.
CANCEL Press YES to continue, all the MARPA targets are cleared from the screen, and
ALL
the data is removed from the MARPA database list.
Press NO to cancel the operation.
Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations 4-1
Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations

4.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to use and display non-radar information that may
be available from other units connected to your system. It also explains how to
use the man overboard (MOB) function.You can use this chapter with the
radar display set to simulator mode, or on the water after you have installed
and set up your Pathfinder Radar system.
In order to use these functions, you need the following additional data from
Introduction
equipment connected to your system via a SeaTalk or NMEA link:
Table 4-1: Function of External Data

Data Example source Integrated functions available
Heading Compass* - Heading value in status bar

Autopilot - North Up or Course Up heading modes (as
alternatives to Head Up
- MOB (if speed data also available)
Rate Gyro Com- - MARPA

pass on NMEA - Radar/Chart Overlay (color display only)
*If heading data is available via both NMEA and SeaTalk, NMEA data takes priority. For all other
data, SeaTalk data takes priority (see Section 8.8).
Waypoint data Chartplotter - Waypoint display and data
Position GPS system - Marks

- Position data in Data Box and Nav Window
- MOB
- COG, SOG and time
- Radar/Chart Overlay (color display only)
Other data Transducers - Data Box and Nav Window data displays including
speed, depth, wind
Chart display Chartplotter - Chart display as full-screen or half-window display

• Changing the heading mode of the radar picture
• Using marks
• Man Overboard (MOB)
• Cursor echo
Note: Until you are familiar with interpreting the radar display, you should take
every opportunity to compare the radar’s display patterns with visual targets,
such as other vessels, buoys and coastal structures. You should practice har-
bour and coastal navigation during daylight and in clear weather conditions.
4.2 Changing the Heading Mode

The radar picture is normally shown with your vessel’s dead ahead bearing
straight up, as indicated by the Ship’s Heading Marker at 0° relative bearing.
This is the Head Up orientation.
If heading information is available via a SeaTalk or NMEA connection, you
can choose a different heading mode. In Course Up and North Up mode you
can also select relative or true motion.
True and Relative Motion

Heading Mode
Changing the
Relative motion is the default for the radar display. In relative motion your
own ship’s position remains fixed on the radar screen and all radar targets
move relative to your own ship.
In true motion, fixed radar targets maintain a constant position on the screen,
whilst your own ship moves across the radar image at the appropriate speed
and heading. A map-like image is thus displayed, with all moving vessels
travelling in true perspective to each other and to fixed land masses.
As your ship’s position approaches the edge of the screen, the radar display is
automatically reset to reveal the area ahead of your ship. You can manually
reset your ship’s position at any time by pressing the TRUE REL soft key twice.
Heading Modes
The heading modes are as follows:
Head Up North Up Course Up
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Figure 4-1: Radar Heading Modes

• Head Up: The radar picture is displayed with the vessel’s current heading
upwards. As the heading changes the picture will rotate.
• North Up: The radar picture is stabilized and displayed with north
upwards. As you change heading, the ship’s heading marker moves.
• Course Up: The radar picture is stabilized and displayed with the cur-
rently selected course upwards. As you change heading, the ship’s heading
marker moves. If you select a new course, the picture resets to display the
new course upwards.
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.
True and Relative

Motion
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.
4.3 Using Marks

The Marks function allows you to place a mark anywhere on the radar picture.
You can also move existing marks or delete them. You should be aware that
radar marks are not the same as chart waypoints and cannot be used in routes,
nor can they be transferred to other displays.
Marks are placed with the default mark symbol at either cursor or vessel
position. If you wish to use a different symbol, you can change the default
setting from the RADAR SET UP menu (see Section 7.4). Mark symbols are
always displayed within a circle.
Using Marks
Marks are stored with their latitude, longitude and symbol; the information is
retained when the radar is turned off. Up to 100 marks can be stored in each
display unit.
Note: When you use the MARKS key to access the Marks function, simply
MARKS
press the key momentarily and release it. If you hold it down for two seconds,
the Pathfinder Radar will enter man overboard (MOB) mode, as described in
Section 4.4.
The Marks function is only available when your vessel’s position is known via
the SeaTalk or NMEA connection.
Placing a Mark
➤ To place a mark symbol:
1. Press the MARKS key. The soft keys PLACE MRK AT CURSOR and PLACE
MARKS
MRK AT VESSEL are displayed.
2. To place a mark at the cursor, position the cursor at the required point. If
you are displaying the cursor position box showing the lat/long position,
PLACE MRK
you can check the coordinates to place the mark accurately.
AT CURSOR
Press the PLACE MARK AT CURSOR softkey.The mark is placed using the
default symbol.
PLACE MRK
AT VESSEL 3. To place a mark at the vessel position, press PLACE MRK AT VESSEL. The
mark is placed using the default symbol.
Note: If the Mark database is full, a warning message is displayed, with the
position (in latitude and longitude) of the oldest mark. You have the following
options:
i. Press the YES soft key to replace this old mark with the new mark.
ii. Press the NO soft key to keep the old mark and display the next oldest
mark. You can keep pressing NO to step through the mark database until
a mark you wish to replace is displayed, and then press YES.
iii. Press CLEAR to keep all the existing marks, and cancel the new mark
placement.
Moving or Deleting a Mark

You can move or delete marks using the context-sensitive cursor.
MRK
➤ Use the context sensitive cursor to move or delete a mark (the label MRK
appears under the cursor). See Moving and deleting items with the context-
sensitive cursor on page 1-14.
4.4 Man Overboard (MOB)

If you lose a person or object overboard, and need to return to the location, you
should use the Man Overboard (MOB) function immediately.
Man Overboard
(MOB)
Note: To obtain an MOB position, you need either of the following:
• Position data from a GPS or equivalent device
• Heading and speed data, so that the position can be calculated by dead
reckoning
You can select the type of data used for the MOB position using the Set Up
Menus (see Section 7.3).
➤ To initiate the MOB procedure, press and hold the MARKS key for two
MARKS
seconds.
The Pathfinder Plus Radar then performs all the following tasks
automatically:
• Marks the current position with a MOB symbol.

• The MOB waypoint replaces any current active waypoint and route.
• Displays the MOB data box, showing the bearing and distance from your
vessel to the MOB waypoint position, and the elapsed time since the MOB
was initiated.
• Displays the position data box, showing your vessel’s position.
• As your vessel moves away from the MOB position, a dotted line is dis-
played connecting the MOB position and the vessel’s current position.
• Sounds a 4-second alarm pattern every 30 seconds.
• Sends an MOB message to other units in the system, via the SeaTalk con-
nection.
Figure 4-2: MOB Alarm

➤ To cancel the MOB, press and hold the MARK key for 2 seconds.
MARKS
Cursor Echo
Note: The MOB procedure can also be initiated or cancelled remotely if the
appropriate SeaTalk message is received by the Pathfinder Radar.
4.5 Cursor Echo

In a combined radar/chart display, or in a system with any chart display
connected via Seatalk, you can set the display to enable cursor transfer. Cursor
echo (accessed from the Set Up Menu) enables you to display a chart cursor on
the radar picture, or a radar cursor on the chart picture (you cannot display a
remote radar cursor in a radar window, nor a remote chart cursor in a chart
window).
The following options are provided:
• Radar Cursor In : displays the cursor from another radar on the chart win-
dow (default - OFF).
• Chart Cursor In: displays the cursor from another chartplotter on the
radar window (default - OFF).
Note: The remote display must have SeaTalk Cursor Out enabled.
• SeaTalk Cursor Out: enables the output, onto SeaTalk, of the display’s
own cursor (default - OFF).
• Cursor Echo Local: echoes the cursor position between open windows on
the same display (default - ON).
When the appropriate option is switched on, the display shows its own cursor,
plus the cursor of the other display(s) with appropriate cursor text (RDR or CHT)
to indicate its origin. This means that you could move the cursor over a target
on the radar display, and check the identity of the target by looking at the radar
cursor position on the chartplotter.
Refer to Section 7.3 for cursor echo set up details.
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations 5-1
Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations

5.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to use the chart functions to navigate with your
display. It covers the following topics:
• Using chart cards.
• Controlling waypoints, including placing, moving, editing and deleting
waypoints.
• Working with routes, including creating a new route, managing routes
using the route database and editing routes.
• Following routes and going to waypoints.
Introduction
• Transferring Waypoints and Routes
• Using tracks, including showing tracks, setting up tracks, saving tracks and
creating a route from a track (SmartRoute).
All these chart functions are available in plotter mode, so you can plot and
track routes at large scales even when a chart card is not installed.
Further functions, including measuring distances and setting alarms are
described in Chapter 6.
Safety
The chartplotter makes it very easy to place a waypoint and travel towards it.
However, you should always check first that the route is safe. If you are using
the chartplotter in combination with a SeaTalk autopilot, the autopilot will
prompt for confirmation before it steers the vessel towards the waypoint.
If you have entered your route using a small-scale chart, zoom in to a larger
scale to check for hazards, such as small shoals, that may not be shown on the
smaller scale charts.
Note: Until you are familiar with interpreting the chart display, you should
take every opportunity to compare the displayed objects with visual targets,
such as buoys and coastal structures. You should practice harbour and coast-
al navigation during daylight and in clear weather conditions.
CAUTION:
The equipment should not be used as a substitute for good navigational
practice nor for official government paper charts.
5.2 Using Chart Cards

The chartplotter has a built-in world map; most areas are displayed on a scale of
4000 nm from the top to the bottom of the screen, and can be zoomed in to
150 nm.
To use the chartplotter as a navigation aid, charts with detailed information for the
area you wish to navigate are required. The charts are available on C-MAP NT
electronic chart cards (C-Cards), each of which can store as many as 20 charts in
an electronic format. A single C-MAP chart normally provides as much
information as is available in paper charts for that geographic area, and can be
displayed down to a range of 1/64 nm on the screen if the data is available.
Two card slots are provided on the display unit. Chart data from both slots can
be downloaded.
Using Chart Cards
The chart scale in use is indicated in the status bar - the number represents the
distance (in nautical miles) displayed from the top of the chart window to the
bottom of the chart window.
Note: You can remove and insert cards while a chart is displayed. The chart
information is retained on-screen until the chartplotter redraws the screen:
for example, when you pan outside the current area, or use the RANGE key to
change the chart scale.
Inserting a Chart Card

➤ To insert a chart card:
1. Check that the card is a C-MAP NT C-Card with the required chart stored
on it.
2. Open the card cover, at the lower left of the display front panel.
3. Hold the card with the title label towards the left, as shown in the illustra-
tion.
4. Gently push the card into one of the two slots. It will only go in if it is cor-
rectly oriented. Push the card in as far as it will go, then move it to the right
so that the top is under the retaining pegs. The card will be held in place by
the pegs.
5. Close the card cover until it clicks shut, to prevent water entering the dis-
play unit.
Removing a Chart
Card
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Figure 5-1: Removing the Chart Card
Removing a Chart Card

We recommend that before you remove a chart cartridge, you ensure the chart
is not being used on any other display unit. Removing a chart cartridge whilst
a display unit is accessing the chart may cause an operational error.
➤ To remove a chart card:
1. Open the card cover, at the lower left of the display front panel.
2. Press on the card you wish to remove, and move the top of the card to the
left to clear the retaining pegs.
The card will spring half-way out, enabling you to grip the card and
remove it from the slot.
3. Remember to close the card cover so that it clicks shut, to prevent water
from entering the card reader assembly.
Displaying the Chart Data

The new chart information will be displayed when you move the cursor into an
area covered by the new chart or, if it is already in the area, change the range
scale.
The boundary of each chart digitized in the current card is defined by a box or
rectangle. (You can switch off the chart boundaries display if you wish, as part
of the chartplotter set up described in Section 7.7.)
➤ To zoom in:
1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor inside one of the chart boxes, and press
the lower part of the RANGE key.
That area is expanded, with the cursor at the centre, so that you can see
RANGE
more detail. Note that the smaller the chart box is on the screen, the further
you can zoom in and the greater the amount of detail that is available.
If you have switched on Plotter Mode (see Section 7.7), you can zoom in
further than the most detailed chart; all chart functions remain available.
Displaying Object Information

Chart cards include a number of displayed objects for which information is
available, such as lights and buoys. If your chart includes port and tide data,
Displaying Object
this can be displayed along with information for the nearest port facility (for a
Information
selected position). Chart source data is also available. You use the context-
sensitive cursor to identify the object and display detailed information.
➤ To obtain the chart object, port or tide information:
1. Move the cursor over the symbol for which you require the information.
An Object data box such as the following is displayed at the lower left cor-
ner of the screen:
1 Object
Caution area
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2. To view further details, press ENTER. The details available are listed on-
screen in an object information pop-up.
Use the trackpad to move the selection bar over the required item then
press ENTER to display the full details.
3. Press CLEAR twice to remove the pop-up from the screen and return to the
default display.
Chart Source Data

The chart card contains additional background data for most chart objects,
icons, lines, open sea areas etc. Some of these items automatically provide an
information data box, as described above. For other chart objects, such as
bridges and territorial lines, you need to press ENTER to display the object
information pop-up.
➤ To obtain chart source data, move the cursor so that is not over a symbol, then
press ENTER.
An object information pop-up is displayed, providing source information for
the selected land or depth area.
Port Area
At large chart scales port area information is indicated by the symbol . An

object information pop-up provides the name of the marina or port and a list of
the facilities available.
Where available, details for each facility can be displayed. This information
includes items such as accommodation, slip sizes, fueling, sanitation,
electrical or other maintenance services provided, VHF channels monitored,
and other safety and navigation information.
In some areas the chart shows symbols for individual facilities. The facilities
and their associated symbols are illustrated in Figure 5-2.
Displaying Object
Information
Figure 5-2: Port Symbols
Tide Data
The symbol indicates tide height data is available for that position on the
chart. When you select the tide height option, a graph of predictions for
maximum and minimum tide heights is displayed, data for sunrise and sunset
is also provided as illustrated Figure 5-3.
Note: The predictions available are sufficiently accurate under moderate

weather conditions, for the coastal areas served by the reference station, to be
used for navigation planning. However, certain weather fronts and storms
can alter tidal patterns and influence predicted times and heights.
The cursor, represented by a dotted vertical line on the graph, is used to select
a time for which the tide height is displayed.
You can use the soft keys and trackpad to change the date for which tide
information is shown.
CSR 50°49^05W BRG 304°T

6nm POS 001°18^00W RNG 27.70nm
CALSHOT CASTLE
4.61
Displaying Object
Information
3.96
3.31
2.66
2.01
1.36
0.71
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
CURSOR SELECTED DATE
TIME 13:30 2/01/1998
HEIGHT 4.06m
SUNRISE/SUNSET HIGH/LOW WATER

TWILIGHT 0646 LOW 0640 0.88m
SUNRISE 0807 HIGH 0220 4.22m
SUNSET 1611 LOW 1900 0.76m
TWILIGHT 1732 HIGH 1400 4.10m
SET DATE PREV. DAY TODAY NEXT DAY
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Figure 5-3: Tide Data

➤ To select a time, use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required time.
➤ To change the day press PREV. DAY, DAY or TODAY, as required. Alternatively,
press SET DATE; to change date, use the trackpad to move the cursor left/right to
select the character and up/down to increase/decrease the value.
The graph and tide data will be updated accordingly.
Nearest
➤ To obtain the information for the nearest port facility:
1. Move the cursor to the required position – this can be anywhere on the
chart and may be over an object – then press ENTER to display the object
information pop-up.
2. Press the NEAREST soft key. The port facility symbols are displayed.
3. Use the trackpad to highlight the required facility, then press ENTER.
4. The nearest ports providing that facility are listed with distance and bear-
ing to the port.
If you highlight a port name then press ENTER, details for that facility are
displayed. Typical port data is shown in Figure 5-4.
Press CLEAR to return to the port list.
Displaying Object
Press CLEAR to return to the facility symbols.
Information
5. Press CLEAR to return to the default display.
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Figure 5-4: Nearest Port - Typical Data

5.3 Working with Waypoints

Introduction
The Chartplotter enables you to place up to 998 waypoints (in addition,
waypoint number 999 is used for MOB operation): a waypoint is a position
entered on a chart as a reference, or as a place to go to. All waypoints placed on
the chartplotter are stored in a waypoint database list which includes symbol,
position, bearing, range and additional data. All waypoints in the database are
displayed on the screen, unless you set waypoint display off in the Chart Set
Up menu, as described in Chapter 7. You can select a waypoint, either on-
screen or from the list, for editing.
A waypoint can be placed at the cursor position, or at the vessel’s current
position (this is sometimes known as an event mark); a waypoint at the vessel
Working with
Waypoints
position includes additional information (if available) on the depth and

temperature when it was placed. Alternatively, you can manually enter
Waypoints as either Lat/Long coordinates or Loran TDs which are
automatically converted into Lat/Long coordinates. All waypoints can be
included in a route. You can place waypoints, using simulator mode, before
you install the chartplotter on your vessel.
Note: Radar marks may also be displayed on the screen; these are screen an-
notations - you cannot GOTO marks, nor include them in routes.
When you place a new waypoint, it is displayed using the default symbol of a
cross (unless you have changed the symbol in Chart Set Up). The waypoint is
added to the waypoint list and tagged with the next available number. You can
use the edit functions to change the symbol and name. When the cursor is
positioned over a waypoint, the waypoint bearing and range are displayed.
Waypoints in the current route are available on other SeaTalk instruments that
support current route transfer, for example, anotherRaymarine Chartplotter or
ST80 Masterview. You can transfer waypoints between the chartplotter and
other NMEA or SeaTalk instruments using the Waypoint Transfer functions.
You can also save waypoints to, or load them from, a user cartridge. These
functions are described in Section 5.6.
This section explains how to perform the following tasks using the on-screen
cursor and the waypoint list:
• Placing a Waypoint
• Selecting a Waypoint
• Displaying Waypoint data
• Editing a Waypoint (symbol, name & position)
• Erasing a Waypoint
• Moving a Waypoint
At the end is a section about using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad to select,
edit, and name your waypoints.
Placing a Waypoint
The scenario Place and Goto a Waypoint on page 2-28 provides a simple
example of how to place a waypoint.
➤ To access the place waypoint soft keys, press MARKS:
MARKS
MARKS
PLACE
PLACE WPT
WPT PLACE
PLACE WPT
WPT WAYPOINT
WAYPOINT LOAD/SAVE
AT
AT CURSOR
CURSOR AT
AT VESSEL
VESSEL LIST
LIST USER CARD
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➤ To place a waypoint at the cursor position or at the vessel position:
Placing a Waypoint
PLACE WPT
AT CURSOR 1. Press either the PLACE WPT AT CURSOR or the PLACE WPT AT VESSEL soft
key. The waypoint is added to the waypoint list and tagged using the next
PLACE WPT available number.
AT VESSEL
The waypoint soft keys are displayed until you move the cursor away from
the waypoint or press CLEAR.
GOTO EDIT ERASE MOVE

WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT
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You can use the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key to name the waypoint as
described in Editing Waypoints below.
2. Press CLEAR or ENTER to remove the place waypoint soft keys.
➤ To place a waypoint as latitude/longitude using the Waypoint List:
MARKS 1. Press MARKS, followed by the WAYPOINT LIST soft key. The Waypoint List
and associated soft keys are displayed.
WAYPOINT
LIST 2. Press the MAKE NEW WAYPOINT soft key followed by the LAT/LONG soft
key; the WPT POSITION (LAT/LONG) screen is displayed, with it’s associated
MAKE NEW
soft keys. The waypoint is placed at the current vessel position, or if not
WAYPOINT
available, the cursor position.
WAYPOINT LIST
SYMBOL NAME
WAYPOINT 001
WAYPOINT 002
WAYPOINT 003
WAYPOINT 004
WAYPOINT 005
POSITION 50°21^966N
001°20^368W
BRG _186° RNG _21.0nm
TEMP ---°C DEPTH ---m
DATE TIME
Placing a Waypoint
--/--/-- --:--:--
GOTO EDIT MAKE NEW WAYPOINT

WAYPOINT WAYPOINT WAYPOINT TRANSFER
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3. You can use the soft keys to edit the waypoint position as described in Edit-
ing the Waypoint Details on page 5-13.
It is added to the Waypoint List and named with the next available number.
To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER or CLEAR twice.
➤ To place a waypoint as Loran TDs using the Waypoint List:
1. Press MARK, followed by the WAYPOINT LIST soft key; the Waypoint List
and associated soft keys are displayed.
2. Press the MAKE NEW WAYPOINT, the waypoint is placed at the current ves-
sel position, or if not available, the cursor position. To change the position
press the LORAN TDs soft key; the WPT POSITION (LORAN TDs) screen is dis-
played, with it’s associated soft key.
Note: You can enter waypoints as Loran TDs which are converted to Lat/Long
coordinates. However, although the waypoint is shown in both Lat/Long and
Loran TDs in the Waypoint List, you can subsequently only edit the position as
Lat/Long coordinates. TD entries in the Waypoint List are shown only for
those waypoints which were entered as TDs.
WPT POSITION (LORAN TDs)
CHAIN 6731 - NELS Lessay

SLAVES Y - Z (24 -39)
TD 1 29138.0
TD 2 44713.8
ASF 1 +0.0
ASF 2 +0.0
CHAIN ASF1/ASF2 SET TD 1 SET TD 2
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3. Edit the Loran parameters as required, using:
Placing a Waypoint
i. The CHAIN soft key, which enables selection of both the Chain and it’s
Slave:
WPT POSITION (LORAN TDs)
CHAIN 6731 - NELS Lessay

SLAVES Y - Z (24 -39)
TD 1 29138.0
TD 2 44713.8
ASF 1 +0.0
ASF 2 +0.0
SELECT CHAIN SELECT SLAVES
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ii. The ASF1/ASF2 soft key, which presents two soft keys for editing ASF 1
and ASF 2 parameters independently:
SET ASF 1 SET ASF 2
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iii. The SET TD 1 and SET TD 2 soft keys, which enable editing of each TD’s
parameters independently.
Note: Except for the CHAIN setting, parameters are edited using the trackpad
as described in Editing the Waypoint Details on page 5-13.
4. When editing is complete, press the ENTER key to save the waypoint or
CLEAR to cancel the operation; the display returns to the New Waypoint
screen.
Press the ENTER or CLEAR to return to the Waypoint List.
Selecting a Waypoint
Positioning the cursor over a waypoint selects that waypoint and accesses the
waypoint soft keys. These keys enable you to GOTO (described in Section 5.5),
EDIT (symbol, name, position), ERASE or MOVE the waypoint.
Selecting a waypoint from the List allows you to GOTO and EDIT (symbol,
name, position, erase) the waypoint. The Waypoint List also provides options
to make a new waypoint and transfer waypoints.
➤ To select a waypoint using the cursor:
1. Move the cursor over the waypoint, until the letters WPT are displayed.
The Waypoint Data box (see Waypoint Data Display on page 5-12) and the
WPT
following soft keys are displayed:
Selecting a Waypoint

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The selected waypoint can be edited via these soft keys.

➤ To select a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
1. Press MARKS, followed by the WAYPOINT LIST soft key.
MARKS
The Waypoint List and associated soft keys are displayed.
The list details all waypoints in alpha-numeric order. The selected way-
WAYPOINT
LIST point is indicated by the selection bar; its position, bearing and range are
provided.
2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up and down the list to highlight
the required waypoint.
The selected waypoint can be edited via the soft keys displayed.
Waypoint Data Display

Waypoint data can be viewed in two ways: you can use the context-sensitive
cursor to select the waypoint and thus display the waypoint data box, or you
can view waypoint details on the waypoint list.
Note: To permanently display the target waypoint data box, select it in the
System Set Up menu (see Section 7.3) and use the SCREEN soft key to switch
data boxes on.
➤ To display the waypoint data box, move the cursor over the waypoint.
The waypoint data box is displayed, this indicates waypoint number/name,
bearing and range (or latitude and longitude if selected in system set up).
WAYPOINT 001
BRG 191oT
RNG 2.2nm
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While the cursor is over the waypoint, the waypoint soft keys are displayed.
➤ To remove the waypoint data box and soft keys either:

Move the cursor away from the waypoint, or press CLEAR.
➤ To display the waypoint details from the waypoint list:
Select the waypoint in the list as described above.
MARKS
The details for the selected waypoint are displayed in the lower half of the
WAYPOINT
window. Temperature, depth, date and time are included (if available) for
LIST waypoints placed at the vessel position.
To remove the Waypoint List and return to the default soft key display, press
CLEAR twice.
Editing the Waypoint Details
Editing the Waypoint

You can change the name, symbol and position of any waypoint.
Details
➤ To edit a waypoint:
1. Select the waypoint, using the cursor or the waypoint list, as previously
described. The waypoint soft keys are displayed.
EDIT
WAYPOINT 2. Press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key. The Edit Waypoint soft keys are dis-
played:
SYMBOL NAME POSITION
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3. To edit the symbol, press the SYMBOL soft key.

Use the soft keys, shown in the following illustration, to highlight the
required symbol, then press ENTER to confirm the selection.
Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the default soft keys.
SELECT SYMBOL
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4. To edit the waypoint name, press the NAME soft key.

The NAME WAYPOINT window is displayed.
Use the trackpad to enter or edit the name:
Use the left or right side of the trackpad to move the cursor to the character
you wish to change.
Use the top or bottom of the trackpad to scroll through the characters.
When you have finished editing the name, to remove the window, press
ENTER to save the name or CLEAR to cancel the operation. The waypoint
name replaces the waypoint number.
Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the default soft keys.
5. To edit the waypoint position, press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key, followed
EDIT by POSITION. The Waypoint Position pop-up is displayed.
WAYPOINT
Use the soft keys to select LAT, LON, BRG or RNG.
Use the trackpad to edit the value:
Use the left or right side of the trackpad to move the cursor to the character
you wish to change.
Use the top or bottom of the trackpad to scroll through the characters.
Adjust each parameter until the waypoint position is correct.
When you have finished editing the position, press ENTER to save the position
or CLEAR to cancel the operation. Press ENTER or CLEAR again, the
Waypoint Position window is removed from the screen and the default soft
keys are displayed.
Erasing a Waypoint
Erasing a Waypoint
You cannot erase the target waypoint or waypoints that are used in routes.
However, you can remove a waypoint from the current route - see Editing a
Route on page 5-27.
If you try to erase a waypoint that is used in a saved route you are warned
“WAYPOINT IS USED IN A ROUTE & CANNOT BE DELETED”
➤ To delete a waypoint using the cursor:
1. Move the cursor over the waypoint, until the letters WPT are displayed. The
WPT
waypoint soft keys are displayed.
ERASE
WAYPOINT
2. Press the ERASE WAYPOINT soft key. The waypoint is removed from the
screen and the Waypoint List is updated.
Note: If you have stopped a GOTO (see Stop Follow or Stop Goto on
page 5-33), the target waypoint remains displayed as a target; you need to use
the CLEAR GOTO soft key before you can erase the waypoint using the cursor.
➤ To delete a waypoint using the waypoint list:
1. Select the waypoint from the waypoint list as previously described. The
MARKS
waypoint list soft keys are displayed.
WAYPOINT
LIST
2. Press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key, followed by ERASE WAYPOINT. The way-
point is removed from the screen and the waypoint list is updated.
Moving a Waypoint
You can move any waypoint except the target waypoint (the waypoint you are
following). You can use the Waypoint soft keys and cursor to move the
selected waypoint, or you can edit the waypoint position.
CAUTION:
Take care when editing waypoints as it is possible to move waypoints that
are used in routes stored in the Route Database. In such instances, the
stored route will include the waypoint in its new position.List.
➤ To move a waypoint using the cursor:
WPT
1. Move the cursor over the waypoint, until the letters WPT are displayed. The
waypoint soft keys are displayed.
MOVE
WAYPOINT 2. Press MOVE WAYPOINT, the cursor changes to a four-headed arrow.
3. Move the cursor to the required waypoint position.
Press ENTER to set the position and return to normal cursor control.
Press CLEAR to cancel the operation.
➤ To move a waypoint using the Waypoint Edit functions:
Using the ST60 or

ST80 Navigator
1. Select the waypoint using either the cursor or the waypoint list as described
Keypad
above. The waypoint soft keys are displayed.
2. To edit the waypoint position proceed as previously described in Editing
the Waypoint Details on page 5-13.
Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad

If you have an ST60 or ST80 Navigator Keypad connected on SeaTalk it can
be used to name or edit your waypoints, tracks, or routes on any display in the
system. The keypad can also be used to select entries in the Waypoint List. The
Navigator provides 10 dedicated alphanumeric keys, a multidirectional cursor
control pad, plus Insert and Delete keys.
Note: When using the Navigator Keypad, you should be aware that it can con-
trol several displays simultaneously; any display in edit mode (i.e. ready for
alpha-numeric data entry) will be affected by the Navigator Keypad.
1 2 3
abc def ghi
4 5 6
jkl mn opq
7 8 9
rst uvw xyz
ins 0 del
NAVIGATOR
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Figure 5-5: ST80 Navigator Keypad

Most of the alphanumeric keys are used to input multiple characters. Each
time you press one of these keys in succession, the next character on that key is
input. For example, each press of the 1 key alternately inputs A, B, C, then 1.
The Navigator’s arrow keys function much like the radar/chart display’s
trackpad, enabling you to move the cursor position or input alpha, numeric, or
special characters (. , - / ‘ & ).
The ins key functions the same as the ENTER key on radar/chart display and
del inserts a space during edit mode.
Selecting an Entry in the Waypoint List

The Navigator can be used to select an existing item in the Waypoint List. This
can be accomplished using the arrow or alphanumeric keys.
Using the ST60 or
ST80 Navigator
➤ To select an existing item in the Waypoint List:

Keypad
1. Use the up and down arrow keys to move the selection bar up and down the
list to highlight the desired entry.
or
Press the alphanumeric key that contains the first letter or number of the
desired waypoint name. The selection bar moves to the entry starting with
that letter or number.
If more than one entry begins with that character, the selection bar moves
to the first one in the list. Each time the same key is pressed, the selection
bar moves to the entry starting with the next character on the key. If no
entry exists for that character, the entry starting with the nearest previous
character is selected. If the numeric value of the key is input when no
numeric entry exists, the selection bar moves to the first alpha entry.
For example, let’s say we have four waypoints named ORION,
POLARIS, QUANTUM, and 6-GUN. Pressing the opq/6 key four suc-
cessive times would select the waypoints ORION (O), POLARIS (P),
QUANTUM (Q), then 6-GUN (6). However, pressing the rst/7 key four
successive times would select QUANTUM for the first three key presses
because entries beginning with the associated letters do not exist and Q is
the next previous beginning letter. The fourth press of the rst/7 key would
select 6-GUN because no entries begin with a 7 and 6 is the next previous
beginning number.
2. Use the ins key like the display’s ENTER key, to close the Waypoint List.
The del key and left and right arrow keys do not function in select mode.
Editing Entries in the Waypoint, Route, or Track Lists

You can also use the Navigator Keypad to edit an existing item or to name a
new item in the Waypoint List, Route List, or Track List. You first must enter
the edit mode for the list you want to modify. Methods for editing each list are
described in the respective sections of this chapter.
➤ To edit an item in a list using the Navigator Keypad:
1. If necessary, use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor to the
desired character position.
2. Press an alphanumeric key until the desired character is displayed. Each
time you press one of these keys in succession, the next character on that
key is input.
or
Using the ST60 or

ST80 Navigator
1. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the list of alpha, numeric,
Keypad
and special characters until the desired character is displayed (just as you
would with the trackpad). Note that you must use this method to input spe-
cial characters; they are not available using the alphanumeric keys.
Use the del key to insert a space, if required.
2. Use the arrow keys and alphanumeric keys to input the remainder of the
characters required to complete the editing.
3. When done, press the ins key to enter your changes.
5.4 Working with Routes

A route is made up of a series of waypoints (maximum 50). To make a route
you place a series of waypoints on the chart, or you can select waypoints from
the Waypoint List. You can also save your vessel’s track as you navigate, then
convert the track to a route - this function is described in Section 5.7.
When a route is created it becomes the current route and is displayed on-
screen. The current route is maintained when you power-off. Only one route
can be current and is displayed (if it is in the field-of-view) as solid lines
connecting waypoints. If you are following the route, the current leg is shown
as a dotted line and previous legs are removed from the screen (although the
waypoints remain displayed). The current route (and its waypoints) is
transferred via SeaTalk to a repeater chart display and other instruments. You
Working with Routes
can also use the Waypoint Transfer functions to transfer the route database to a
repeater display.
Once you have created a route you can use the GOTO soft keys to follow the
route. In addition, the GOTO default soft key provides various options as
described in Section 5.5.
Up to 20 routes can be saved in the route database. You can then select a route
from the database list as the current route.
The current route can be edited by adding and moving waypoints. The current
route is always placed in the database list as route number 0, so you can edit the
current route without affecting the original route in the database. Once a route
has been saved, options are also provided to name a route, erase a route and to
display route details.
You can use the route information to review your passage plan by adjusting the
planned Speed Over Ground (SOG).
Note:
It is possible for the current route to be overwritten by a route from another
unit on an integrated system, so it is advisable to save all routes.
This section explains how to perform the following tasks:
• Creating a new route.
• Saving the current route in the database list.
• Clearing the current route.
• Retrieving a route from the database list as the current route.
• Displaying route information, including the route leg data and waypoint
details. Use the waypoint details to review your passage plans for different
speeds.
• Using the database list to erase and name existing routes.
• Editing a route by adding, removing and moving waypoints.
➤ To access the route soft keys, press the default soft key ROUTE:
ROUTE
MAKE EDIT CLEAR
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Creating a New Route

Note: If there is a current route, it is cleared when you select MAKE ROUTE. If
you are following the current route you are prompted to STOP FOLLOW. Press
the YES soft key to continue, or NO to abandon route creation. If the route has
not been saved you are prompted to save it.
The chart scenario Make and Follow a Route on page 2-30 provides a simple
example of how to create a route.

There are two methods to create routes, whilst creating a route you can switch
between these methods:
• Placing new waypoints on the chart.
• Selecting existing waypoints from the Waypoint List.
You can edit a route after you have finished making it, as described in Editing
a Route on page 5-27.
➤ To make a new route by placing waypoints:
Note: You can pan the chart and change the scale while placing waypoints.
1. If necessary, move the cursor to the area in which you wish to make the
route, and select a suitable chart scale.
2. Press the ROUTE soft key, then press the MAKE ROUTE soft key. The make
ROUTE
route soft keys are displayed:
MAKE
ROUTE PLACE UNDO ACCEPT USE
WAYPOINT WAYPOINT ROUTE WPT LIST
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3. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want your first way-
PLACE point to be. Press the PLACE WAYPOINT soft key.
WAYPOINT
Note: You can position the cursor on an existing waypoint – the cursor text
WPT indicates you are re-using the waypoint rather than placing a new one.
This waypoint is included in the route when you press PLACE WAYPOINT.
The waypoint appears on the screen at the cursor position. The number
displayed alongside the waypoint identifies its position in the route. The
new waypoint is temporarily added to the waypoint list with the first avail-
able waypoint number. The waypoints in the current route are re-num-
bered to identify the new positions.
Note: If you Clear the route before it is Saved, the waypoint is removed.
4. Move the cursor to the next waypoint position. A dotted line connects the
cursor to the last placed waypoint.
PLACE 5. Press PLACE WAYPOINT again. The waypoint is placed and the dotted line
WAYPOINT
changes to a solid line.
If you placed the waypoint incorrectly, you can delete the last-placed way-
UNDO point by pressing the UNDO WAYPOINT soft key.
WAYPOINT
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have placed all your waypoints. You can
have up to 50 waypoints in a route.
7. When you have entered all your waypoints, either:
ACCEPT Press the ACCEPT ROUTE soft key (or ENTER) to complete the route. Your
ROUTE
route is displayed on the screen, and is the current route, but it is not active.
The first waypoint of a new route is outlined with a square, indicating that
it will be the target waypoint when the route is activated. If selected, the
waypoint data box is displayed for the target waypoint.
You can save the route as described below.
Note: The completed route is stored in the display unit, and will be re-dis-
played if you turn the unit off and on again. However, on an integrated system
it is possible for a current route from another unit to overwrite this route; it is
therefore recommended that you Save the route as described below.
➤ To make a new route using the Waypoint List:
1. Press the ROUTE soft key; the route soft keys are displayed.
MAKE EDIT CLEAR

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2. Press the MAKE ROUTE soft key; the make route soft keys are displayed.
PLACE UNDO ACCEPT USE
WAYPOINT WAYPOINT ROUTE WPT LIST
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3. Press the USE WPT LIST soft key; the MAKE ROUTE screen is displayed with
its associated soft keys.
MAKE ROUTE
WAYPOINTS NEW ROUTE
COWES 01 HARBOUR
GURNARD LEDGE 02 MAIN CHANNEL
MAIN CHANNEL 03 COWES
NEEDLES FAIRWAY 04 LYMINGTON
PORT SOLENT
50°50^000N 50°52^230N
001°06^000W 001°02^390W
348°m 2.30nm 300°m 1.00nm
INSERT REMOVE ACCEPT USE

WAYPOINT WAYPOINT ROUTE CURSOR

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The available Waypoints are listed in the left hand column (alphanumeric); the
right hand column lists the waypoints in the New Route, the number indicates
its order in the route. The lower part of the table shows position, bearing and
range of the highlighted waypoint.
You use the trackpad left/right to move control between the two columns (the
highlighted title indicates the selected column) and the trackpad up/down to
scroll through the lists.
4. Select a waypoint from the Waypoint List then go to the New Route col-
umn and select a position in the list.
5. Press the INSERT WAYPOINT soft key to place the waypoint below the
selected position in the Route. You can have up to 50 waypoints in a route.
6. To remove a waypoint from the New Route column, highlight the way-
point and press the REMOVE WAYPOINT soft key.
Notes: (1)A waypoint cannot be used more than once in a route; those already
used are displayed in a lighter shade of gray.
Notes: (2)The INSERT WAYPOINT or REMOVE WAYPOINT action adds/removes
the highlighted waypoint to/from the Route column, regardless of which col-
umn is selected.
7. When all waypoints have been entered, press the ACCEPT ROUTE soft key
(or ENTER) to complete the route.
Note: The completed route is stored in the display unit and will be re-dis-
played if you turn the unit off then on again. However, on an integrated system
it is possible for a current route from another unit to overwrite this route; it is
therefore recommended that you save the route, as described in Saving the
Current Route on page 5-22.
Saving the Current Route

You can save up to 20 named routes in the route database list. These routes can
then be re-displayed and followed at a later date. When you save the route, all
new waypoints are saved in the Waypoint List.
Note: If the current route has not been saved, when you attempt an operation
that affects this route, e.g. CLEAR ROUTE, you are prompted to save it.
➤ To save and name the current route:
ROUTE 1. To access the SAVE ROUTE soft key, press the ROUTE soft key, followed by
MORE.
SAVE 2. Press the SAVE ROUTE soft key. The save route pop-up and the NAME ROUTE
ROUTE
soft keys are displayed as illustrated in Figure 5-6.
Saving the Current
3. The next available entry on the route list is highlighted.

(If required, you can use the trackpad to select another position in the list;
Route
this can be a blank slot, or an existing route that you no longer require).
SAVE ROUTE
1 EMPTY
2 EMPTY
3 EMPTY
4 EMPTY
5 EMPTY
NAME ROUTE?
YES NO
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Figure 5-6: Save Route Window

4. If you do not wish to name or re-name the route, press the NO soft key to
clear the list. The route is saved and is listed as Route Not Named.
If you wish to name the route press the YES soft key. Use the trackpad to
move the cursor right or left to the character you wish to edit. Then use the
top or bottom of the trackpad to increase or decrease the letter or number.
You can use a Navigator Keypad (see Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator
Keypad on page 5-15) to name the route.
5. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Name List, or press CLEAR to cancel
the operation. To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER again.
Clearing the Current Route

You can clear the current route from the screen. When you select CLEAR ROUTE
if the current route has not been saved, you have the option of saving it and, if
you are following the current route, you have the option to stop.
➤ To clear the current route:
ROUTE 1. Press the ROUTE default soft key or place the cursor over a route leg until
Clearing the Current

the text RTE is displayed.
RTE Press the CLEAR ROUTE soft key.
Route
2. If you are following the current route the STOP FOLLOW soft keys are dis-
STOP
FOLLOW played.
To cancel the CLEAR operation press NO.
To stop following and clear the route press YES.
SAVE 3. If the route has not been saved the SAVE ROUTE soft keys are displayed.
ROUTE
To clear the route, without saving it in the route database, press NO.
To save the route in the database, press YES. The Name route soft keys are
displayed and you should continue as described in the previous section,
Saving the Current Route on page 5-22.
The current route is cleared from the screen and the default soft keys are
displayed. You can now use the ROUTE soft keys to make a route, or to show
another route from the database.
Retrieve a Route From the Database

You can select a route as the current route from the database list. The list is
accessed from the second set of ROUTE soft keys.
➤ To select a route as the current route:
ROUTE 1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by MORE, then press ROUTE LIST. The
route list is displayed as illustrated in Figure 5-7. The selection bar indi-
SHOW
ROUTE cates the selected route.
2. Use the trackpad to select the required route then press the SHOW ROUTE
soft key. The chart is re-drawn at a scale suitable to display the whole route.
ROUTE LIST
CURRENT
1 EMPTY
2 EMPTY
3 EMPTY
4 EMPTY
SHOW ERASE ROUTE NAME

ROUTE ROUTE INFO ROUTE
Displaying Route
Information
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Figure 5-7: Route List Window
Displaying Route Information

You can display the following information that relates to your route:
• Route leg or waypoint information, using the context-sensitive cursor.
• Details of waypoints in the route, using the soft keys. You can use this
information to review your passage plan.
Route Leg and Waypoint Information

➤ To display information about a route leg, move the cursor over the leg until the
letters RTE are displayed. A Route Leg data box such as the following is
RTE
displayed.
ROUTE NO.
ROUTE NAME
LEG 02 - 03
0°T 5.5nm
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To remove the data box, move the cursor away from the route or press CLEAR.
➤ To display information about a route waypoint, move the cursor over the
waypoint until the letters WPT are displayed. The waypoint data box is
WPT
displayed, this box includes the route and waypoint number.
To remove the data box, move the cursor away from the route or press CLEAR.
Using Route Information to Review Your Passage Plan

You can view data for all the waypoints in the current route, or any saved route.
You select the route from the database list and the information is displayed in a
Route Information pop-up; the following details are provided for each
waypoint:
Position
Bearing (from previous waypoint)
Length of leg (from previous waypoint)
Total Length
Time (ETA or Elapsed)
Soft keys are provided to toggle the time between ETA or elapsed and to
change the Speed Over Ground (SOG) value; the ETA for each waypoint is
Displaying Route
Information
calculated using the selected SOG, so you can change the SOG to determine its
effect on your ETA.
The chart scenario Review Your Passage Plan on page 2-32 provides a simple
example of how to use the route information.
➤ To display information about any route in the database:
route list is displayed. The selection bar indicates the selected route.
2. Use the trackpad to select the required route, then press the ROUTE INFO soft
key.
ROUTE
INFO The Route Information pop-up is displayed. As illustrated in Figure 5-8,
this lists the waypoints in the route and details bearing, length of each leg,
total distance, and either the estimated time of arrival (ETA) or the elapsed
time.
The soft keys allow you to toggle between ETA or total (elapsed) time,
and to change the Speed Over Ground (SOG) value used in the time calcu-
lations. The current selections are highlighted.
➤ To change the SOG used for ETA calculations:
1. Press one of the PLANNED SOG keys to switch from actual to planned SOG.
2. Press the up or down PLANNED SOG keys to change the planned SOG value.
The Time values in the Route Information list are updated.
3. Press the ACTUAL SOG key to use the actual SOG value rather than a
planned one.
INFO FOR ROUTE-CURRENT ROUTE
WPT POSITION BRG DISTANCE TOTAL TIME

°T nm nm ETA
01 50°21^97N --- 0.0 0.0 --:--
001°15^80W
02 50°21^97N 090 4.4 4.4 --:--
001°08^75W
03 50°27^48N 000 5.5 10.0 --:--
001°08^75W
to Erase and Name a
Using the Route List
Route
ACTUAL
TIME SOG PLANNED SOG
ETA TOTAL 1.0kn 0.0kn
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Figure 5-8: Route Information Window

4. Press ENTER to remove the Route Information window, then ENTER or
CLEAR to return to the route soft keys.
5. To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER.
Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route

You can delete a route and you can re-name a route by selecting the route on
the route list.
➤ To select a route to delete or re-name:
route list is displayed. The selection bar indicates the selected route.
Press the appropriate soft key – ERASE ROUTE or NAME ROUTE.
2. If you ERASE a route you are prompted to confirm.
ERASE
ROUTE
Press NO to cancel the operation, then ENTER or CLEAR if you wish to
remove the route list.
Press YES to erase the route from the list, then ENTER or CLEAR to remove
the route list.
3. If you NAME a route, use the trackpad to move the cursor right or left to the
NAME
ROUTE character you wish to edit. Then use the top or bottom of the trackpad to
increase or decrease the letter or number.
4. Press ENTER to clear the Name List, or CLEAR to cancel the name then to
return to the default soft key display, press ENTER again.
Editing a Route
Once you have created a route, you can edit it using the Waypoint List as
described in Creating a New Route on page 5-19, or using the context-
sensitive cursor to:
• Insert a Waypoint into the route
• Add waypoints at the end of the route
Editing a Route
• Remove a Waypoint
• Reverse a Route
• Move a Waypoint as described in Moving a Waypoint on page 5-14.
Any changes you make to the route, except move a waypoint, affect only the
current route. The current route is always held in position 0 in the database, so
you need to Save the route if you want to keep the changes.
Inserting a Waypoint into a Route

You can use the context-sensitive cursor to insert one or more waypoints in the
current route. However, if the route is being followed you cannot insert a
waypoint into the current leg.
➤ To insert a new waypoint in the current route:
1. Move the cursor over the route leg into which you wish to insert a way-
RTE point. The letters RTE and the route leg data box are displayed. The Route
soft keys are displayed.
2. Press ENTER. The cursor changes to a four-way arrow, controlling a new
waypoint. The waypoint is connected to the existing waypoints on either
side with a dashed line.
3. Move the new waypoint to the required position, and press ENTER to drop
it and return to normal cursor operation, or CLEAR to abandon the opera-
tion.
The new waypoint is temporarily added to the waypoint list and named with
the first available waypoint number. The waypoints in the current route are re-
numbered to identify the new positions.
Note: If you Clear the route before it is Saved, the new waypoint is removed.
Adding Waypoints at the End of the Route

➤ To add waypoints at the end of the route:
ROUTE 1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by the EDIT ROUTE soft key.
The Make Route soft keys are displayed and the cursor is connected to the
EDIT
ROUTE
last-placed waypoint with a dotted line. You can add further waypoints to
the route in the same way as for a new route.
2. Either:
PLACE
WAYPOINT
i. Move the cursor to the required location, and press PLACE WAYPOINT
soft key.
If you place the waypoint in the wrong position, press the UNDO WAY-
UNDO
WAYPOINT POINT soft key.
Or
Editing a Route
ii. Press USE WPT LIST, the MAKE ROUTE pop-up is displayed.
Select a waypoint from the Waypoint List then press the INSERT WAY-
POINT soft key to place the waypoint at the end of the Route.
3. Place as many waypoints as required, and press the ACCEPT ROUTE soft key,
ACCEPT
ROUTE the default soft keys are displayed.
Note: You can UNDO waypoints in the original route, not just the new ones.
Removing a Waypoint from the Route

➤ To remove a waypoint from the current route:
1. Move the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters WPT are dis-
WPT
played. The waypoint soft keys are displayed.
2. Press the REMOVE WAYPOINT soft key. The waypoint is removed from the
REMOVE
WAYPOINT route and the route is re-numbered.
Alternatively, you can remove the last waypoint from a route by pressing the
UNDO WAYPOINT soft key, as described above in Adding Waypoints at the End
of the Route on page 5-28.
If the route has not been saved and the waypoint was placed as part of the
route, the waypoint is erased.
If the route has been saved, or the waypoint existed before you created the
route, the waypoint remains on the screen.
Reversing the Route

➤ To reverse the route, so you can Follow the route back:
ROUTE 1. Either press the ROUTE soft key followed by MORE,
or move the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters RTE are dis-
played.
The route soft keys are displayed.
REVERSE
ROUTE 2. Press the REVERSE ROUTE soft key. The current route is reversed on the
screen.
5.5 Following Routes and Going to Points

The default soft key GOTO accesses the functions to FOLLOW a route and GOTO
a waypoint or cursor. When you select the target destination, the chartplotter
calculates bearing, distance and cross track error; this information is passed to
a helmsman or autopilot. You can also restart the cross track error (XTE) from
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When the chartplotter is following a route, the target destination is indicated

by a square around the waypoint (or cursor marker) and a dotted line shows the
intended track, from your start point or previous waypoint, to the target
Following Routes and

waypoint.
Going to Points
This section describes the following:
• Follow a route either forwards, or in reverse order.
• Target Point Arrival
• Other follow route options, including joining at a selected waypoint,
advancing waypoints, and restarting XTE.
• Go to an individual point, either an existing waypoint or the cursor.
• Stop and Restart Follow/Goto.
An alarm is triggered when you approach a waypoint, this section describes
what happens when you arrive at waypoints. Chapter 6 describes how to set
the alarm.
The chartplotter can also display the vessel’s actual track and the track can be
recorded for later display. The Track function is described in the Section 5.7.
➤ To access the Goto/Follow soft keys, press the default soft key GOTO (the soft
GOTO keys differ if a follow or goto is already in progress):
GOTO GOTO FOLLOW

WAYPOINT CURSOR ROUTE
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Follow a Route
Note: The current route may have been created on this display, or created on
another unit and received on this display via SeaTalk.
If a route has been reversed or if a route on screen was being followed but
stopped before completion, the target waypoint – outlined by a square box –
may be different to when the route was created.
You should always check the target waypoint before initiating a follow
route.
➤ To follow the current route:
GOTO
1. Press the GOTO default soft key. The Goto/Follow soft keys are displayed.
FOLLOW 2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key.
ROUTE
Alternatively, to follow a route:

1. Place the cursor over a route leg until the letters RTE and the route soft keys
RTE are displayed then press FOLLOW ROUTE.
FOLLOW
ROUTE Your vessel’s current position becomes the origin, and the target waypoint in
the current route becomes the active target.
The soft keys change as follows:
Follow a Route
STOP EDIT CLEAR REVERSE

FOLLOW ROUTE ROUTE ROUTE
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These options are described in the following sections.

➤ To follow the current route in reverse:
ROUTE 1. Press the ROUTE default soft key, followed by MORE. The route soft keys
are displayed.
REVERSE
ROUTE 2. Press the REVERSE ROUTE soft key. The current route is reversed on the
screen. Press ENTER or CLEAR.
GOTO
3. Press the GOTO default soft key. The Goto/Follow soft keys are displayed.
4. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key.
FOLLOW
ROUTE The soft keys change as follows:

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These options are described in the following sections.

Alternatively:
RTE
1. Place the cursor over the route leg until the letters RTE and the route soft
REVERSE
ROUTE keys are displayed. Press REVERSE ROUTE then FOLLOW ROUTE.
Your vessel’s current position becomes the origin, and the target waypoint in
FOLLOW
ROUTE the current route becomes the active target.
Target Point Arrival

The arrival alarm is used to alert you when the vessel is approaching the target
point. The arrival alarm is defined as a circle (not visible on the screen) around
the target. You can specify radius of the arrival alarm (see Section 6.3).
The alarm is triggered when either of the following conditions is met:
• The distance to the target point is less than that specified for the arrival
alarm.
• Your vessel reaches the closest point of approach to the target (defined by a
line passing through the waypoint and perpendicular to the route leg).
➤ To cancel the arrival alarm and go towards the next waypoint in the route,
either press any key
Target Point Arrival

or wait for 10 seconds.
The target becomes the origin, the next waypoint becomes the target point, and
the two are connected by a dotted line indicating the current leg. Any previous
route leg is removed from the screen, but waypoints remain.
Note: When following a route using a SeaTalk autopilot, the autopilot will not
turn to the new waypoint until it is accepted at the autopilot control unit.
Other Follow Route Options

You can use the soft keys to follow a route from a selected waypoint (join a
route), or if already following, you can advance to the next waypoint. You can
also restart the cross track error, setting the current vessel position as the new
origin.
In addition, you can move a selected waypoint as described in Section 5.3, or
remove a waypoint from the route as described in Section 5.4.
Joining a Route
➤ To start tracking the current route at a selected waypoint:
1. Move the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters WPT and the
WPT waypoint soft keys are displayed.
FOLLOW 2. Press the FOLLOW FROM HERE soft key.
FROM HERE
Your vessel follows the route, using the selected waypoint as the target
point.
3. To return to the default display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or
press CLEAR or ENTER.
Advancing to a Waypoint
➤ Once you are following a route, you can advance to the next waypoint, even if
you have not reached the current target waypoint:
GOTO 1. If necessary, press the GOTO default soft key to display the Goto/Follow
soft keys.

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2. Press the WAYPOINT ADVANCE soft key. The current leg of the route is aban-
WAYPOINT doned and the next waypoint becomes the target. The display is updated to
ADVANCE
show the new route leg.
Individual Target
Restart Cross Track Error (XTE)

Going To an
Point
While you are following a route, or going to a target point, you can restart the
XTE. This sets the XTE to zero and moves the origin to the actual vessel
position.
Restarting XTE is useful if you find yourself off track and want to go straight
to your target, rather than get back onto the original track.
➤ To restart XTE:
GOTO 1. Press the GOTO default soft key, the Follow/Goto soft keys are displayed.
RESTART
2. Press the RESTART XTE soft key. The route origin moves to the current vessel
XTE
position, thus the XTE becomes zero.
Going To an Individual Target Point

Rather than following a route, you can go directly to a selected target point,
this can be an existing waypoint (not in the current route), or the cursor
position.
➤ To navigate directly to an existing waypoint:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the required waypoint until the
WPT
letters WPT and the waypoint soft keys are displayed.

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Alternatively, you can select the waypoint from the waypoint list as described
in Section 5.3.
GOTO
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT soft key.
WAYPOINT
Navigation to the selected waypoint begins. The soft key STOP GOTO is dis-
played.
3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the
waypoint or press ENTER or CLEAR.
➤ To navigate directly to the cursor position:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor as required.
GOTO 2. Press the GOTO default soft key, followed by GOTO CURSOR.
If navigation is currently in progress you are warned “Already following
route. Cancel route and goto cursor?”.
GOTO
CURSOR
To cancel the GOTO CURSOR operation, press NO.
To continue with the GOTO CURSOR operation (and stop the current GOTO
Stop Follow or Stop

ROUTE), press YES.
Goto
The chartplotter places a temporary waypoint as the target and starts to
navigate towards it. The waypoint is shown as a square with a circle and
dot in the centre, and is connected to the vessel’s starting position with a
dashed line.
STOP
GOTO
The soft key STOP GOTO is displayed.
3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the
waypoint or press ENTER or CLEAR.
Stop Follow or Stop Goto

➤ To stop following the route or target point
either:
GOTO 1. If necessary, press the GOTO soft key, then press the STOP GOTO/FOLLOW
soft key.
STOP
GOTO
Or:
STOP 1. Move the cursor over any waypoint or leg in the current route, then press
FOLLOW
the STOP GOTO/FOLLOW soft key.
The dotted line from your vessel to the target waypoint disappears.
If you stopped a GOTO WAYPOINT or CURSOR, to remove the target point from
the screen, move the cursor over the target point then press the CLEAR GOTO
soft key.
If you subsequently use the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key to restart navigation, the
route is followed from the point at which it was stopped. This is indicated by a
square around the target waypoint. If you want to follow from another
waypoint you can initiate the follow then use the WAYPOINT ADVANCE or
FOLLOW FROM HERE soft key to step through the route.
5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes

Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints
In an integrated system, when a route is made current on any SeaTalk
equipment it is sent to all SeaTalk instruments, including this chartplotter; this
route will override any other current route. When GOTO waypoint or GOTO
cursor is in operation it is considered a route.
The current route can be edited on any instrument with route edit capability.
Note: Transferred waypoints are not automatically saved by the chartplotter,
however you can save the route locally, thus adding the waypoints to the local
waypoint list.
Managing Database Lists

Waypoints and
Transferring
Routes
There are several methods of maintaining database lists. The method you
choose will depend on the links available (SeaTalk or NMEA), and whether
you want to transfer individual waypoints or the complete waypoint and route
list:
• You can save the complete Waypoint and Route Lists to a user cartridge in
the chart card slot.
• You can load new Waypoint and Route Lists from a user cartridge in the
chart card slot.
• If waypoints are transmitted by other equipment on SeaTalk or NMEA,
you can receive them on the chartplotter.
When RECEIVE WPTS FROM ST/NMEA is selected, any waypoints sent on
SeaTalk or NMEA are transferred and appended, one-by-one, to the way-
point list; routes sent on NMEA are appended to the route list.
You can use this function to add waypoints from a PC connected via
NMEA.
• You can send the waypoint and route lists from the chartplotter to other
instruments via NMEA using the SEND WPT LIST function.
Sending the waypoint list does not affect current routes.
The NMEA link could be to a PC.
CAUTION:
The function LOAD USER CARD replaces the existing waypoint and route
lists with the transferred lists.
➤ To save waypoints to, or load waypoints from a user cartridge:

CAUTION:
Loading waypoints from a user cartridge overwrites any existing
waypoint and route lists.
1. Insert a C-MAP User Card into the lower of the two cartridge slots.
MARKS
1. Press MARKS followed by the LOAD/SAVE USER CARD soft key.
2. The User Card Menu and associated soft keys are displayed.
3. Press the SAVE WPT/RTE DATA TO CARD or LOAD WPT/RTE DATA FROM
CARD soft key; an appropriate warning and Yes/No soft keys are displayed.
USER CARD MENU

USER CARD PRESENT
Waypoints and
Transferring
WARNING
Routes
SAVING DATA TO THE USER
CARD WILL ERASE ALL EXISTING
WAYPOINT AND ROUTE DATA
ON THE CARD.
ARE YOU SURE ?

YES NO
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4. Press Yes to continue or No to abandon the operation and return to the pre-
vious screen.
5. If the operation is successful, confirmation of the number of Routes and
Waypoints saved/loaded is displayed.
USER CARD MENU

USER CARD PRESENT
SAVE COMPLETE
SAVED 2 ROUTE(S) AND
7 WAYPOINT(S)
LOAD WPT/ SAVE WPT/ CHECK

RTE DATA RTE DATA CARD IN
FROM CARD TO CARD USER SLOT
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If the operation fails, the Save Failed message is displayed.

USER CARD MENU

USER CARD NOT PRESENT
SAVE FAILED
NO OR INCORRECT CARD
ENSURE USER CARD IS CORRECTLY
INSERTED IN THE LOWER SLOT
LOAD WPT/ SAVE WPT/ CHECK

RTE DATA RTE DATA CARD IN
FROM CARD TO CARD USER SLOT
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➤ To receive incoming waypoints on SeaTalk or NMEA:

Waypoints and
Transferring
Routes
MARKS
1. To display the waypoint list press MARKS followed by the WAYPOINT LIST
soft key.
WAYPOINT
LIST Press the WAYPOINT TRANSFER soft key.
2. Press the soft key RECEIVE WPTS FROM ST/NMEA.
WAYPOINT The soft key changes to STOP RECEIVING WAYPOINTS.
TRANSFER
When waypoints are transmitted by other equipment they are added to the
waypoint list on the chartplotter. Routes transmitted on NMEA are
appended to the route list.
3. To disable waypoint transfer, press the soft key STOP RECEIVING WAY-
POINTS.
Alternatively, press ENTER, or CLEAR, twice to close the Waypoint List.
➤ To send the waypoint list on NMEA:
WAYPOINT
1. Display the waypoint list as previously described, then press the WAY-
TRANSFER
POINT TRANSFER soft key.
2. Press the soft key SEND WPT LIST ON NMEA.
The soft key changes to STOP SENDING WAYPOINTS.
The waypoint and route lists are transmitted from the chartplotter to other
instruments on NMEA.
5.7 Using Tracks

The Track function is used to mark on-screen the trail that your vessel has
followed, as if it had left a visible fixed wake.
While the track is switched on it is recorded in the display unit’s memory. You
specify the interval at which track points are made and a line is drawn on-
screen between each point. Up to 4500 track points can be saved in total, in up
to 5 track files (each a maximum of 750 points). The current track remains on-
screen, even following a power off/on, until you clear the track.
Breaks in the track will be caused when any of the following occur for longer
than the specified track interval: the track is switched off then on; the position
fix is lost; the display unit is switched off.
To enable you to follow this track on your return voyage, the SmartRoute
Using Tracks
function converts the track (or the last segment of a track with breaks) into a
route which is automatically reversed, see SmartRoute on page 5-41.
A track can be saved and retrieved for display at a later date. You can only
display one track at a time; you must clear a current track from the screen if
you want to display a saved track.
This section describes:
• Setting up a track, including how to specify the interval.
• Clearing the current track.
• Managing tracks, using the track list, including Saving, Naming, Erasing
and Showing a track.
• Making a Track into a Route
➤ To access the track controls:
1. From the chart display, press the MENU key to display the chart set up soft
keys.

SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SETUP¬
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2. Press the TRACK SETUP soft key to display the Track soft keys:
TRACKS CLEAR MAKE INTO

OFF ON TRACK ROUTE MORE¬
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The following instructions assume you have the track soft keys displayed.
Setting Up a Track
You use the track soft keys to switch the track on and to specify the interval, as
time or distance, at which track points are saved. The time interval between
track points can be set to 1s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 3min, 5min, 10min or
30minutes. The distance spacing between track points can be set to 0.1nm,
0.5nm or 1.0nm. The interval default is a distance of 0.1nm. The maximum
track length is 750 points. When the track has reached this length, the first
points are overwritten. The track is saved until you switch it off. When the unit
is powered off, the current track (thus far) is retained in memory.
Setting a short time interval between track points is best suited to navigation
within a close or complex environment, e.g. an estuary or marina whereas, in
contrast, a greater distance interval is best suited to a long haul voyage.
Setting Up a Track
Refer to the setting guide shown in Figure 5-9 to determine the best setting for
your planned voyage; this is particularly important if you wish to use
SmartRoute to convert your track to a route.
1 sec 12½ min

5 sec 1 hr, 2½ min
10 sec 2 hrs, 5 min
30 sec 6 hrs, 15 min
TRACK INTERVAL SETTING
1 min 12 hrs, 30 min

3 min 1 day, 13 hrs, 30 min
5 min 2 days, 14 hrs, 30 min
10 min 5 days, 5 hrs
30 min 15 days, 15 hrs
TRACK TIME
0.1 nm 75 nm
0.5 nm 375 nm
1.0 nm 750 nm
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TRACK DISTANCE
Figure 5-9: Track Interval Setting Guide
You can change the setting at any time. The setting applies only to the current
track and is not saved as a stored track.
➤ To set up a track:
1. Press the MORE soft key to access the TRACK INTERVAL soft keys.
Press the appropriate soft key to set either a time interval or a distance inter-
val; press the UP arrow to increase the interval, the DOWN arrow to decrease
the interval.
Press ENTER to return to the track soft keys.
TRACK INTERVAL TRACK

0.1nm LIST MORE¬
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TRACK
2. Press the TRACK OFF ON soft key to toggle tracks on.
OFF ON
Your vessels trail will be displayed on-screen, with a line joining the
points at the selected interval.
Clearing the Current Track

You can clear the current track from the screen. When you select CLEAR
TRACK, if the current track has not been saved, you have the option of saving it.
➤ To clear the current track:
Clearing the Current

CLEAR 1. Press the CLEAR TRACK soft key.
TRACK
2. If the track has not been saved the SAVE TRACK soft keys are displayed.
Track
To clear the track without saving it in the Track List, press NO.
SAVE
TRACK To save the track in the list, press YES. The Name track soft keys are dis-
played and you should continue as described in the following section, Sav-
ing and Naming a Track.
Press CLEAR to abort the Clear Track operation.
The current track is cleared from the screen and the default soft keys are
displayed.
Managing Tracks
Although it is easy to set up a track, and this track is retained even if you switch
off your display, you can store a number of different tracks so that you can
review them at a later date. This section explains how to perform the following
tasks:
• Save and Name a track.
• Name, Erase and Show an existing track.
Saving and Naming a Track

You can save up to 5 named tracks in the Track List. These tracks can be re-
displayed at a later date.
➤ To save and name the current track:
TRACK 1. Press the MORE soft key followed by the TRACK LIST soft key. The track list
LIST
pop-up and associated soft keys are displayed.
2. The next available entry on the track list is highlighted.

(If required, you can use the trackpad to select another position in the list;
this can be a blank slot, or an existing track that you no longer require).
SAVE
TRACK 3. Press SAVE TRACK. The name track soft keys are displayed.
NAME TRACK?
YES NO
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4. If you do not wish to name or rename the track, press the NO soft key (or
CLEAR) to clear the list. The track is saved and is listed as Track Not
Managing Tracks
Named.
If you wish to name the track press the YES soft key. Use the trackpad to
move the cursor right or left to the character you wish to edit. Then use the
top or bottom of the trackpad to increase or decrease the letter or number.
You can use a Navigator Keypad (see Using the ST60 or ST80 Navigator
Keypad on page 5-15) to name the track.
5. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Track List, then to return to the default
soft key display, press ENTER again or CLEAR.
Naming, Erasing and Showing a Track

➤ To name an existing track, erase a track or show a track, you select the track
from the track list, then press the appropriate soft key as follows:
TRACK 1. Press the TRACK LIST soft key. The Track List is displayed. The selection bar
LIST
indicates the selected track.
Select the required track then press the appropriate soft key.
NAME
TRACK 2. If you NAME a track, use the trackpad to move the cursor right or left to the
character you wish to edit. Then use the top or bottom of the trackpad to
edit the letter or number. Press ENTER finish the operation or CLEAR to
cancel the name, then ENTER to remove the track list.
ERASE 3. If you ERASE a track you are prompted to confirm.
TRACK
Press NO to cancel the operation, then ENTER to remove the track list.
Press YES to erase the track from the list, then ENTER to remove the track
list.
4. If you SHOW a track, and you have a current track on screen, you are
SHOW prompted to save the track. Proceed as previously described in Clearing the
TRACK
Current Track.
Alternatively, press the NO soft key to cancel the SHOW TRACK operation.
The track list is removed and the selected track is displayed.
5. Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the default display.
SmartRoute
SmartRoute enables the current track, or the last segment of a track with
breaks, to be converted to a route (the track could have been retrieved from the
track list). SmartRoute places a waypoint at the last track point, then considers
each point in turn and determines the closest route through the recorded track.
The number of waypoints created is minimized, whilst maintaining optimum
correlation to the recorded track. On completion, the maximum deviation of
the route from the recorded track is displayed.
➤ To convert the current track into a route:
1. Select MAKE INTO ROUTE and press ENTER.
The current track is converted to a new route and becomes the current
route, with the most recently placed track point as the start of the route, i.e.
the track is reversed.
SmartRoute
If there is an unsaved current route on screen, the option to save the route is
given, see Section 5.4, Working with Routes.
2. Check the calculated route and, in particular, that the route deviation from
the original, given in the warning box, is within navigable limits.
CAUTION:
Before following the route, ensure that it is safe for navigation, noting that
it may deviate from your actual path travelled.

SmartRoute
Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations 6-1
Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations

6.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to use the additional functions that are provided on
the combined radar/chartplotter display.
It covers the following topics:
• Measuring distances and bearings on the chart, using the VRM/EBL key
• Setting alarms and timers
• Man Overboard (MOB)
• Cursor Echo
• GPS Setup
• Data Log Mode
In order to use some of these functions, you may need the following additional
Introduction
data from equipment connected to your system via a SeaTalk or NMEA link:
Table 6-1: Function of External Data

Data Example source Integrated functions available
Heading Compass* - Head Up or Course Up heading modes

COG GPS - MOB (if speed data also available)
Radar data Radar system - Radar data, either full-screen or in a half-screen window
Position GPS system - Waypoints

- Position, COG, SOG and time data in Data Box and Nav
Window
- MOB
- Data Log
Other data Transducers - Data Box and Nav Window data displays, including speed,
depth, wind, temperature
*If heading data is available via both NMEA and SeaTalk, NMEA data takes priority. For all other data,
SeaTalk data takes priority (see Section 6.3).
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.
Measuring Distances
Using the VRM/EBL
Key
Figure 6-1: Measuring Distance Using a VRM

➤ To re-position one end of the ruler line:

1. Move the cursor over the ruler line towards the end that you want to re-
position, until the letters A→ B are displayed.
2. Press ENTER to take cursor control of the ruler. The ruler end moves to the
cursor which changes to a four-headed arrow.
3. Move the cursor to the required position. The ruler data box is updated.
4. Press ENTER again to set the position and return to normal cursor control.
Alternatively, press CLEAR to reset the ruler to the previous position.
➤ To clear the ruler line and ruler data box
either:
Move the cursor over the ruler line, until the letters A→ B are displayed, then
press CLEAR.
VRM/EBL
or:
RULER Press VRM/EBL, the ruler soft keys are displayed. Press RULER OFF ON to
OFF ON
toggle the ruler line and data box off.
Measuring Distances
Using the VRM/EBL
➤ To clear the ruler data box:
Key
RULER Press VRM/EBL, the ruler soft keys are displayed. Press RULER DATABOX OFF
DATABOX
OFF ON ON to toggle the ruler data box off.
➤ To move the Ruler data box, using the context-sensitive cursor:
BOX 1. Move the cursor over the box until the letters BOX are displayed, and press
ENTER to take cursor control of the box.
2. Use the trackpad to move the box to its new location, and press ENTER to
drop it and return to normal cursor operation.
6.3 Alarms and Timers

Alarm Reporting
The chartplotter reports the following alarms, that are set using the ALARMS
ALARMS
key:
Alarm Indicates:
Arrival Your vessel has arrived at the active waypoint: it has either
reached the arrival circle (the radius of which is specified) or,
has reached its closest point of approach (defined by a line
passing through the waypoint and perpendicular to the route
leg).
Off Track Your vessel has exceeded the specified distance (maximum
cross track error) from the active route leg.
Anchor Your vessel has drifted from its anchor position (set when the
Alarms and Timers
alarm was turned on) by more than the specified distance.

Countdown The countdown timer has reached zero.
Alarm Clock The time matches the specified alarm time.
The alarms are switched on or off, and the limits set, using the Alarms Set Up
menu, accessed from the ALARMS key.
When an alarm is triggered, the alarm buzzer sounds and a pop-up window
describing the alarm is displayed.
➤ To silence the alarm and clear the message, press any key.
If the alarm was generated by the chartplotter, the appropriate action is taken.
For example, following an arrival alarm, the next route leg is activated.
If an anchor alarm is silenced, but the alarm condition perstists, the alarm is
repeated every 30 seconds.
External Alarms
All SeaTalk system alarms (except autopilot alarms) are received and
displayed on the chartplotter. You can silence these alarms by pressing any
key. No other action is taken by the chartplotter except to silence the alarm.
Setting Alarms and Timers

➤ To set up an alarm or timer:
1. Press the ALARMS key. The Alarms Set Up menu is displayed, showing
ALARMS
the current settings (see Figure 6-2).
2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up or down the options. As each
line is highlighted, the soft key labels are updated to show the current set-
tings and controls.
ALARMS SET UP
ARRIVAL ALARM 0.01nm

OFF TRACK ALARM ON
ANCHOR ALARM OFF
ALARM CLOCK OFF
Setting Alarms and

Timers
SELECT ARRIVAL
ALARM RADIUS
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Figure 6-2: Alarms Set Up List

3. Use the up or down soft keys to change the alarm setting. For example, for
the arrival alarm you can adjust the radius from the waypoint at which the
arrival alarm will be triggered.
The alarm distances can be set in the range 0.01 to 9.99 nm, in steps of
0.01nm. The timer is set in hours, minutes and seconds, and the alarm
clock in hours and minutes.
ALARM 4. If required, press the ALARM OFF ON soft key to toggle the alarm on or off.
OFF ON
If you turn an alarm off, its value is retained and will be used when you turn
the alarm on again.
Note: You can turn all the alarms and timers on and off, except for the Arrival
Alarm which is always on.
5. Press ENTER to save the changes and clear the list.
6.4 Man Overboard (MOB)

If you lose a person or object overboard, and need to return to the location, you
should use the Man Overboard (MOB) function.
You can select the type of data used for the MOB position using the set up
menus (see Section 7.3).
Note: To obtain MOB position, you need either of the following:
• Position data from a GPS or equivalent device
• Heading and speed data, so that the position can be calculated by dead
reckoning
➤ To initiate the MOB procedure, press and hold the MARKS key for two
MARKS seconds. The system then performs the following tasks automatically:
• Redraws the chart at 1/2 nm (even if cartography is not available but plotter
mode is on).
• Marks the current position with a MOB symbol which replaces any
Man Overboard
current active waypoint and route.

(MOB)
• Displays the MOB data box, showing the bearing and distance from your
vessel to the MOB waypoint position, and the elapsed time since the MOB
was initiated (Figure 6-3).
• Displays the position data box, showing your vessel’s position.
• As your vessel moves from the MOB position, a dotted line is displayed
connecting the MOB symbol and the vessel’s current position.
• Sounds a 4-second alarm pattern every 30 seconds.
• Sends an MOB message (including bearing and distance) to other units in
the system, via the SeaTalk connection.
MOB position
MOB
RNG 0.33nm POSITION
BRG 162°T N 49°54^76
00:05:24 W 002°09^83
MOB data box

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Figure 6-3: MOB Display

➤ To cancel the MOB, press and hold the MARKS key for 2 seconds.
MARKS The chart is re-drawn at its previous scale, and the MOB symbol and data box
are removed.
Note: The MOB procedure can also be initiated or cancelled if the appropri-
ate SeaTalk message is received by the display unit.
6.5 Cursor Echo

In a combined radar/chart display, or in a system with a radar display
connected via SeaTalk, you can set the display to enable cursor echo. Cursor
echo (accessed from System Set Up, described in Section 7.3) enables you to
display a radar cursor on the chart picture, or a chart cursor on the radar
picture(you cannot display a remote chart cursor in a chart window nor a
remote radar cursor in a radar window).
The following options can be toggled ON or OFF:
• Radar Cursor In : displays the cursor from another radar on the chart win-
Cursor Echo
dow (default - OFF).
radar window (default - OFF).
If you set the options to OFF, no cursor echo information is displayed.
When the appropriate option is switched on, the display shows its own cursor,
plus the cursor of the other display with appropriate cursor text (RDR or CHT) to
indicate its origin. This means that you could move the cursor over a target on
the radar display, and check the identity of the target by looking at the radar
cursor position on the chartplotter.
6.6 GPS Setup

GPS set up page provides you with information and the status of the tracked
navigation satellites for a SeaTalk GPS. It also enables you to SET UP a SeaTalk
Differential GPS, by manually retuning it to a different differential beacon.
The GPS Navigation Status pop-up window (shown in Figure 6-4) provides,
for each tracked satellite, the satellite number, a graphical signal strength bar
and its current usage status. HDOP and satellite Fix Status are also displayed.
Data for up to 12 satellites are shown.
NAVIGATION STATUS
SAT SIGNAL STATUS AZ ELEV
03 IN USE 085 085
31 IN USE 292 051
21 IN USE 127 048
23 IN USE 075 043
22 IN USE 174 028
19 IN USE 290 014
GPS Setup
17 IN USE 056 012

27 SPARE 321 011
16 SPARE 024 005
15 SPARE 237 065
HDOP FIX STATUS

1 FIX
RESTART D-GPS
GPS SETUP¬
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Figure 6-4: Navigation Status Window

Positional accuracy is dependent upon certain parameters; in particular for
GPS, the azimuth and elevation angles are used in a triangulation process to
calculate position. HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Position) is a measure of
this accuracy; a higher figure signifies greater error. In ideal circumstances,
the figure should be in the region of 1.0. The Fix Status can indicate:
• FIX, where a satellite fix has been acquired.
• D-FIX, where a differential beacon fix has been acquired.
• SD-FIX, where a satellite differential fix has been acquired.
• NO FIX, where no fix can be acquired.
MENU
➤ To select GPS Set Up:
Press MENU, then press the GPS SETUP... soft key.
GPS
SETUP¬ The Navigation Status pop-up window shown in Figure 6-4 is displayed.
Restart GPS
This soft key enables re-acquisition of a GPS position fix.
Note: Under normal circumstances RESTART GPS is not required.
D-GPS Set Up
The D-GPS SET UP function provides the ability to set up an external
Differential GPS, either automatically (default) or by manually retuning it to
a different differential beacon.
In AUTO mode, the D-GPS is set to automatic and beacon selection is made
automatically by the beacon receiver. The beacon frequency and bit rate
received from the beacon receiver are displayed. The soft keys are disabled
and grayed out.
In MANual mode, you can select the beacon frequency and bit rate that are sent
to the beacon receiver.
When you select D-GPS SETUP a pop-up window, providing the following
GPS Setup
parameters, is displayed with associated soft keys:
• Beacon ID - This shows the Beacon ID of the beacon transmitter. If no bea-
con has been found this item states NOT LOCKED.
• Beacon Frequency - Both the menu item and associated soft keys show the
currently used differential beacon’s frequency in kHz. The frequency
range available is 283.5kHz to 325.0kHz.
• Bit Rate - Both the menu item and associated soft keys show the currently
used differential beacon’s bit rate in bps. The rates available are 50bps,
100bps and 200bps.
• Signal Strength and Signal to Noise Ratio - These items indicate the
received signal strength and Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) in dB, received
from the beacon receiver. If the display unit is using RTCM data received
via NMEA, this information is not available and the item shows dashes,
one per character. The received Signal Strength and SNR are interrelated.
SNR provides a measure of the quality of the received signal and is depen-
dent upon signal strength.
• Differential Age - This indicates the time elapsed since the last differential
beacon correction update.
➤ To tune a differential SeaTalk GPS to another beacon:
1. Press D-GPS SETUP, the Differential GPS Setup pop-up is displayed.
D-GPS 2. Press MODE AUTO MAN to toggle between AUTO and MAN modes; the
SETUP¬
selected mode is highlighted is indicated in the pop-up window.
Note: If the display unit is receiving RTCM data via NMEA, repeating a dif-
ferential fix from another unit, the MODE soft key is set to AUTO and is grayed
out. If receiving RTCM data, the setting must be performed manually on the
external DGPS receiver.
3. To set a new beacon manually, press BEACON SELECT, use the soft keys to
set the required beacon frequency and bit rate.
Press ENTER to return to the Differential GPS Setup pop-up window.
The status of the selected beacon is displayed in the pop-up.
Press ENTER to return to the Navigation Status window, then ENTER to
return to the MENU soft keys.
6.7 Data Log Mode

You can set the chartplotter to log course data every thirty minutes. Up to 48
log entries are held, when 48 entries have been made, the chartplotter will start
overwriting the first entries.
Data Log Mode
You start the log using soft keys provided in Data Log Mode. When you select
Data Log Mode the log is displayed full-screen. If the screen is full, you use the
trackpad to scroll the list and view further log entries. Each line in the log
shows:
• Time of log entry
• Position at time of log entry
• Course Made Good (CMG) since last log entry
• Distance Made Good (DMG) since last log entry
Once you have enabled the data log, data is continually logged, but you must
set the display to Data Log Mode to view it. You use the DISPLAY key to
change the full-screen mode.
You can stop the log at any time and you can clear the log from memory.
If the chartplotter is switched off while the log is running, a dashed line will be
displayed before the first new entry since switching the chartplotter on again.
➤ To activate Data Log Mode:
DISPLAY
1. Press DISPLAY, the DISPLAY pop-up is shown.
2. Press DISPLAY again, until LOG is selected, then press ENTER.
➤ To start recording log entries, press the START LOG soft key.
As shown in Figure 6-5, the chartplotter records the time and vessels position.
Every thirty minutes the time, new position, distance made good and course
made good are recorded.
START LOG The START LOG soft key changes to STOP LOG.
TIME POSITION CMG DMG

15:30 50°21^890N 346°M 6.86KM
001°20^610W
16:00 50°18^010N 180°M 7.23KM
001°20^070W
16:30 50°21^850N 012°M 7.23KM
001°19^290W
17:00 50°18^500N 206°M 6.67KM
001°21^300W
17:30 50°20^990N 043°M 5.74KM
001°18^280W
18:00 50°19^660N 245°M 5.00KM
001°21^960W
18:30 50°19^730N 093°M 4.63KM
001°18^030W
19:00 50°20^930N 302°M 5.00KM
001°21^750W
19:30 50°18^550N 145°M 5.74KM
001°18^650W
Data Log Mode

STOP LOG CLEAR LOG
D4284-1
Figure 6-5: Data Log Window

➤ To stop recording log entries:
STOP LOG Press the STOP LOG soft key.

➤ To clear the log entries:
CLEAR LOG Press the CLEAR LOG soft key, you are prompted “Are You Sure”. To cancel the
CLEAR LOG operation press the NO soft key.
To continue press the YES soft key, all log entries are deleted, but the data log
remains active.
➤ To return to the chart display:
DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY to select the chart mode, then press ENTER.

STOP LOG The log continues until you return to the data log mode and press STOP LOG.

Data Log Mode
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults 7-1
Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults

7.1 Introduction
Once you have installed your display unit and are familiar with its basic
operation (described in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2), you need to set it up so that
it obtains the correct information from the equipment you have connected it to,
operates according to your requirements, and displays information according
to your preferences.
MENU
This is achieved using the soft key controls that are displayed when you press
the MENU key.
In most cases, you will only need to use the MENU key options when you first
set up your system. However, you may decide to change the way you have
customized some aspects, such as the screen and help setting, as you become
more familiar with your system.
Once you have set the values, they remain as the default settings until you reset
them; they are retained even if you power off your display.
Introduction
• Changing the default set up parameters
• System parameter functions and default settings
• Radar-specific parameter functions and default settings
• MARPA specific parameters and default settings
• Advanced Radar functions
• Chart specific parameter functions and default settings
You should check the functions of the parameters, and decide on the new
settings, before making the changes.
Note: The SYSTEM SET UP menu option from the chartplotter display is the
same as that accessed from the radar display SYSTEM SET UP menu.
7.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters

The set up parameters are divided into four sections:
• System, to control the aspects of the system that are not specific to the
radar or chart.
• Radar, includes bearing alignment, display preferences and the timed
transmission option.
• MARPA, to control the MARPA target tracking parameters, including tar-
get vectors, safe zone and target history display.
• Advanced, to control specialist radar settings such as display timing, STC
preset and tune preset (see Section 7.6 for instructions on how to access
these functions).
• Chart, to control the chartplotter display, including waypoint information,
vectors and radar/chart synchronization.
Note: The GPS and Track Set Up menus are described in Chapter 6.
This section provides instructions for displaying and changing the default
values. The following sections list the parameters and their possible settings,
Changing the Set Up
and describe the function of each parameter in turn.

Parameters
➤ To set the default parameters:
MENU
1. Press the MENU key to display the set up soft keys - the options available
depend on the selected operating mode.
Radar
SYSTEM RADAR MARPA
SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SET UP¬
D3640-3
Chart
SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SETUP¬
D4162-1
2. Press the soft key for the set up you require.

The requested set up menu is displayed, listing the parameters and their
current settings.
3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up and down the list. An arrow
is displayed at the top or bottom right-hand corner if you can scroll the list
to display further parameters.
As each line is highlighted, the soft keys are updated to show the settings
available.
• For parameters that have a numeric value, or more than four possible
settings, a scroll list is displayed above two of the soft keys.
• Some parameters are controlled by a slider that is displayed above two
of the soft keys.
• For some parameters, a soft key provides access to a sub-menu of fur-
ther options.
4. Press the soft key corresponding to the desired setting or, for scroll lists, use
the soft keys to scroll forwards or backwards through the list until the
required setting is displayed. This setting is retained when you move the
selection bar on to the next parameter in the menu list.
For sliders, press the appropriate soft key repeatedly to increase or
decrease the slider value in individual steps, or press and hold the key to
change the setting quickly.
5. Once you have set all the required values, press ENTER to clear the menu
and return to the set up soft keys.
6. Press ENTER, MENU or CLEAR to clear the soft keys and return to the
default display.
Changing the Set Up

You can return all the settings to their original factory settings, if required, by
performing a factory reset as described in Chapter 9.
Parameters
7.3 System Set Up Parameters

The following table lists the System menus and their options, shows the
factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your
new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections.
Table 7-1: System Set Up Parameters

Menu Options Factory New
Default Default
DATA BOXES
POSITION OFF, LAT/LONG, TDs OFF
SPEED OFF or ON OFF
DEPTH OFF or ON OFF
COG OFF or ON OFF
SOG OFF or ON OFF
TIME OFF or ON OFF
DATE OFF or ON OFF
WIND OFF, APP, TRUE or BOTH OFF
WAYPOINT OFF, LAT/LON, or OFF
RNG/BRG/TTG
CROSS TRACK ERROR OFF or ON OFF
HEADING OFF or ON OFF
LOG/TRIP OFF or ON OFF
System Set Up
Parameters
PILOT OFF or ON OFF

VMG OFF, WIND, WPT or BOTH OFF
TEMPERATURE OFF or ON OFF
TIDE SET/DRIFT OFF or ON OFF
BEARING MODE MAGNETIC, TRUE TRUE
CURSOR REFERENCE MAG/TRUE, RELATIVE RELATIVE

CURSOR READOUT OFF,LAT/LONG,RNG/ RNG/BRG
BRG,BOTH
DAY/NIGHT DAY, NIGHT DAY
HELP OFF/ON ON
SOFT KEYS OFF/ON ON
KEY BEEP OFF/ON ON
MOB DATA DR, POSITION DR
MENU TIMEOUT PERIOD NO TIMEOUT, 10, 20, 30 NO TIMEOUT

SECONDS
DISTANCE UNITS NAUTICAL MILES, STATUTE NAUTICAL MILES

MILES, KILOMETERS,
KILOYARDS
SPEED UNITS KNOTS, MILES PER HOUR, KNOTS

KILOMETERS PER HOUR
DEPTH UNITS METERS, FEET, FATHOMS FEET
TEMPERATURE UNITS CENTIGRADE, FAHRENHEIT FAHRENHEIT
VARIATION SOURCE AUTO, MANUAL AUTO

Table 7-1: System Set Up Parameters

Menu Options Factory New
Default Default
BRIDGE NMEA HEADING OFF or ON ON
NMEA OUT SET UP

APB OFF or ON ON
BWC OFF or ON ON
BWR OFF or ON ON
DBT, OFF or ON ON
DPT OFF or ON ON
MTW OFF or ON ON
RMB OFF or ON ON
RSD OFF or ON ON
RTE OFF or ON ON
TTM OFF or ON ON
VHW OFF or ON ON
VLW OFF or ON ON
WPL OFF or ON ON
GGA OFF or ON ON
GLL OFF or ON ON
RMA OFF or ON ON
RMC OFF or ON ON
VTG OFF or ON ON
System Set Up
Parameters
ZDA OFF or ON ON
CURSOR ECHO
RADAR CURSOR IN OFF or ON OFF
CHART CURSOR IN OFF or ON OFF
S/T CURSOR OUT OFF or ON OFF
CURSOR ECHO LOCAL OFF or ON ON
DATE FORMAT DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY MM/DD/YY
TIME FORMAT 12 HOUR, 24 HOUR 12 HOUR
TIME OFFSET UTC, or local offset value: UTC

Plus or minus up to 13 hours,
in whole hours
GPS SOG/COG FILTER HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW MEDIUM
COMPASS SET UP -
LINEARISE COMPASS Press soft key to start the
linearisation procedure and
ALIGN HEADING to align the heading
LANGUAGE ENGLISH (UK), ENGLISH ENGLISH (US)

(US), DANISH, FRENCH,
GERMAN, DUTCH, ITALIAN,
ICELANDIC, NORWEGIAN,
PORTUGUESE, SPANISH,
SWEDISH, FINNISH
SIMULATOR OFF, DATA, RADAR, BOTH OFF

Data Boxes
Press the SELECT BOXES soft key to display the data box sub-menu. This allows
you to select up to 6 data boxes that you can display.
Note: 1. A fixed set of 9 (mono) or 16 (color) of these data items are available
for display in the Nav Data half-screen window (see Chapter 2).
2. In addition to these grouped data boxes, boxes for the cursor readout, VRM/
EBL data, waypoint data, MOB data and simulator status are displayed when
selected or when the appropriate function is active..
Data boxes provide regularly used data in a compact form so that most of the
picture can still be seen. The ones you select here can be turned on and off as a
group during normal operation, and you can also move them around the screen
individually using the context-sensitive cursor (see Context-Sensitive Cursor
Control on page 1-14.).
Bearing Mode
The mode (magnetic or true) of all the bearing and heading data displayed.
This is indicated in the radar status bar after the heading value.
Cursor Reference
Data Boxes
The mode of the bearing data displayed for the cursor readout. The bearing
information can be displayed in either of two forms:
• Relative: The bearing relative to your vessel’s heading.
• Mag/True: The actual bearing in either degrees magnetic or degrees true.
This option is only available in Radar mode if your system includes a radar
display and you have heading data from a compass.
If you choose this mode, the selection you made for the previous parame-
ter (Bearing Mode), °M or °T, is displayed in the cursor (Rng/Brg) data
boxes. The current units are shown for the heading value in the status bar
at the top of the screen.
Cursor Readout
This option controls whether the cursor data is shown in latitude and longitude
or in range and bearing. Alternatively, you can show both types of readout, in
separate boxes, or turn the cursor data box off.
You can also turn the cursor readout box(es) on and off during normal
operation, via the SCREEN default soft key (see Switching the Cursor Data Box
On and Off on page 2-14.)
Day/Night
This option allows you to change the display between day and night modes.
If you select NIGHT mode, a different palette, more suited to night time
viewing is used.
Help
When Help is set to ON, a prompt appears when selecting a soft key or menu
choice, and when using the context-sensitive cursor. The help message is
cleared when an action is selected.
Soft Keys
When the Soft Keys option is set to ON, the default soft keys are displayed if no
other operation is in progress.
When the Soft Keys option is set to OFF, the default soft keys are only
displayed when a soft key is pressed, and they disappear if no operation is
performed for 10 seconds.
Key Beep
Day/Night
This option controls whether or not the keys make a noise when you press them.
MOB Data
This option controls whether MOB data is based on position data, or on dead
reckoning (DR). Dead reckoning normally provides a better indication of the
course to an object in the water, on the assumption that your vessel and the
object are both subject to the same tide and wind effects.
Menu Timeout Period

With no timeout set, menus and soft key labels remain displayed until you
clear them by pressing ENTER, CLEAR or the appropriate dedicated key.
If you set a value here, the menus and soft key labels will be cleared if a key has
not been pressed for the specified number of seconds.
This setting does not affect the default soft key labels, which are controlled by
the Soft Keys option (see above).
Units
You can set the units for speed, depth and temperature. The units you set will
be used to display all data, including information received from other
instruments on the system. However, the distance units do not affect the
instrumented range of the radar, which is always in nautical miles.
Variation Source
The variation value is the difference between True and Magnetic direction
data for heading or bearing values. The Variation Source option provides soft
keys for selecting Auto or Manual variation mode, displays the current
variation value for each and highlights the currently selected mode.
Auto Mode
If you select Auto mode, the display obtains the value of variation
automatically, normally from received data. The variation value that is used
depends on the data available, and is selected in the following order of priority:
1. Variation value from the same source as the heading data:
• If heading data is being taken from NMEA, then variation is also taken
from NMEA
• If heading is taken from SeaTalk, then SeaTalk variation is used
2. Variation value from a different source:
• If heading data is being taken from NMEA, but no NMEA variation is
available, then variation is taken from SeaTalk
• If heading is taken from SeaTalk, but no SeaTalk variation is available,
Variation Source
then variation is taken from NMEA

3. A calculated variation value, using position data, if no SeaTalk or NMEA
value is available
4. The current manual variation value, if no SeaTalk or NMEA value and no
position data is available
Manual Mode
If you select Manual mode, by pressing either of the MANUAL keys, you can
specify the local variation value according to the area in which you are
operating. Press the appropriate MANUAL key to adjust the variation up or
down, to a maximum of 30° East or West.
This value is then transmitted to any other SeaTalk instruments on your
system. It is retained if you turn the display off and on again.
In Manual mode, incoming NMEA variation is ignored. However, if the
variation is changed on another SeaTalk instrument, the new value is used and
the manual value that is displayed is updated.
Note: The Manual variation value defaults to 0°, so it is important to set up a
value if variation is not available from an external source.
Bridge NMEA Heading

The displays bridge NMEA input data to the SeaTalk bus (see Section 8.8).
The Bridge NMEA Heading option can be used to prevent NMEA heading
data being bridged onto the SeaTalk bus.
For example, if you have a course computer connected on SeaTalk and

NMEA, and an active compass connected on NMEA(for MARPA), SeaTalk
data overrides NMEA data in the course computer. You should therefore
switch OFF the Bridge NMEA Heading option to ensure the course computer
receives the same NMEA heading input as the radar system.
NMEA Out Set Up

This option lets you switch off individual NMEA out sentences.
Cursor Echo
You can set up an integrated system so that radar and chartplotter displays
connected via SeaTalk can display each other’s cursors.
Cursor echo functions so that you can display a chart cursor on the radar
picture, or a radar cursor on the chart picture (you cannot display a remote
radar cursor in a radar window nor a remote chart cursor in a chart window).
When the appropriate options are switched on, each display shows its own
cursor, plus the cursor of the other display with appropriate cursor text (RDR or
CHT) to indicate its origin. This means that you could move the cursor over a
target on the radar display, and check the identity of the target by looking at the
NMEA Out Set Up

radar cursor position on the chartplotter.
Press the CURSOR ECHO soft key to display the cursor transfer soft keys. The
following options can be toggled ON or OFF:
• Radar Cursor In: displays the cursor from another radar on the chart dis-
play or chart window (default - OFF).
radar display or radar window (default - OFF).
Note: The remote display must have SeaTalk Cursor Out enabled. Raymarine
recommend that in multi-display systems, you do not enable Cursor Out on
more than two displays. If multiple displays have cursor out enabled, the cur-
sors will not be displayed simultaneously, but will flash on/off.
If you set the options to OFF, no cursor echo information is displayed.
Date and Time Settings

Set your preferred date format (DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY) and time
format (12 or 24 hour). If you wish to display local time, use the soft keys to
change from UTC to the required time offset. This can be up to plus or minus
13 hours, in hourly steps.
GPS SOG/COG Filter

The SOG/COG filter averages the velocity vectors to compensate for the
oscillating motion of the vessel, giving a clearer indication of the vessel’s
course and speed. The filter does not affect the calculation of the GPS position.
The velocity vectors calculated from the GPS Signal give an instantaneous
measure of speed and direction of the GPS antenna. The COG and SOG can
therefore seem erratic under certain conditions. For example, when a vessel is
moving slowly through rough seas, the antenna moves from side to side as
well as in the direction of the vessel.
Slow moving vessels, or vessels sailing in rough seas will benefit from a high
setting, whereas a power boat that can quickly change speed and direction will
benefit from a low setting.
Select the SOG/COG filter setting as required. This can be set to HIGH,
MEDIUM or LOW.
Compass Set Up
This option is used to calibrate a Raymarine heading sensor such as the
GPS SOG/COG Filter
Pathfinder Smart Heading System. Controls are provided for Linearise

Compass which detects and corrects for heading errors caused by metal
objects, and Align Heading which matches the displayed heading to a known
heading or transit.
Refer to the Handbook supplied with your heading sensor for more details.
Language
Select the language in which you wish information to be displayed. The
selected language will be used for screen text, labels, menus and options, but
will not affect the letters displayed by the context-sensitive cursor. The
language setting also affects the display format for lat/long position
information.
Simulator
The simulator allows you to operate your display without data from the
antenna and/or external data sources. The system set up simulator options
have the following functions:
• Data provides simulated numerical data, and a waypoint display.
• Radar provides simulated radar picture, with example targets. The pic-
ture does not change if you change the range, although the range rings are
adjusted (see Chapter 3).
• Both provides simulated data and radar picture.
When the simulator is switched on, a SIMULATOR data box is displayed during
operation, showing the simulation selected.
7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters

The RADAR SET UP option allows you to set up the radar according to your
system configuration and your personal preferences.
Note: Some parameters can only be changed if you are using the Master dis-
play (that is, the display to which the scanner is connected).
The following table lists the Radar Set Up parameters and their options,
shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a
note of your new default setting. Each parameter is described in the fol-
lowing subsections.
Table 7-2: Radar Set Up Parameters

Parameter Options Factory Default New Default
EBL DISPLAY MAG/TRUE, RELATIVE RELATIVE
TIMED OFF, ON OFF

TRANSMIT
TRANSMIT PERIOD 10 scans, 20 scans, 30 scans 20 scans
STANDBY PERIOD 3, 5, 10 or 15 mins 10 minutes
Radar Set Up
DEFAULT MARK
Parameters
SYMBOL , , ,
MARK DISPLAY OFF, ON ON
CLEAR MARKS Press soft key to clear marks N/A

database
CUSTOM SCALE OFF, ON,SET RANGES... OFF
BEARING Slider value 0°

ALIGNMENT
ANTENNA SIZE 4 ft., 6ft (only if an open array 4 ft.

scanner is connected)
SEND ON HSB Not valid for SL70RC PLUS

Series
EBL Display
The mode of the bearing data displayed for Electronic Bearing Lines
(EBLs). The bearing information can be displayed in either of two forms:
• Relative: The bearing relative to your vessel’s heading.
• Mag/True: The actual bearing in either degrees magnetic or degrees true.
This option is only available if you are obtaining data from a compass.
If you choose this mode, the selection you made for Bearing Mode
determines whether °M or °T is displayed in the EBL data boxes. The
current units are shown for the heading value in the status bar at the top
of the screen.
Timed Transmission Option

The TIMED TRANSMIT parameter, together with the TX PERIOD and
STANDBY PERIOD parameters, controls the radar’s timed transmission
power-saving mode.
When TIMED TRANSMIT is set to ON, the scanner performs the number of
scans specified by TX PERIOD and then shuts down for the number of min-
utes specified by STANDBY PERIOD. While it is shut down, the scanner does
not rotate, and the display is in stand-by.
Set the TIMED TX parameter to OFF for normal operation. In this case, the
TX PERIOD and STANDBY PERIOD values are ignored.
Note: Timed Transmission is not available on a Repeater Display.
Marks Options
You can select the mark symbol that will be used when you place a mark
(see Section 4.3).
If you turn the MARK DISPLAY option OFF, any marks you have placed are
hidden on the display, but retained in the marks database. You can turn the
Timed Transmission
option on again to display them at any time.

To clear all stored marks from the marks database, press the CLEAR MARKS
Option
soft key, and the YES soft key to confirm the deletion.
Custom Scale
You can set up your own range scale. When switched ON, this is used
instead of the Pathfinder Plus Radar default range scale (see Section 3.2).
To set up a scale, press the SET RANGES soft key. The Custom Range Setup
Menu is displayed, which allows you to change the maximum range for
each range selection.
The following table lists the ranges, shows the factory default setting, and
provides a space for you to make a note of your new setting.
Table 7-3: Radar Custom Range Scales

Range Default Setting (nm) New Setting (nm)
1 0.125
2 0.25
3 0.5
4 0.75
5 1.5
6 3.0
7 6.0
8 12.0
9 24.0*
10 48.0*
11 72.0*
* Maximum range depends on scanner type, refer to the Scanner Owner’s Handbook.
To change the range scale, highlight the required range and use the soft
keys to change the value. Start at the top of the list and work down, since
each value must be greater than the value for the previous range in the list.
The following scale increments are available:
Table 7-4: Radar Range Scale Increments

Range Scales (nm) Scale Increments (nm)
0.125 to 0.5 0.125
0.5 to 3.0 0.25
3.0 to 6.0 0.5
6.0 to 24.0 2.0
24 to maximum for scanner 4.0
When you have finished setting up the new scale, press ENTER to return to
the Radar Set Up Menu, and press the ON soft key to select your new
scale.
Bearing Alignment
Bearing Alignment
The bearing alignment is normally set when you first install your system,
and is described in Radar System Checks and Adjustments on page 8-17.
The bearing alignment corrects for display azimuth error. It can be set to a
value in the range -180° to +179.5°, in increments of 0.5°.
Antenna Size
This option is used to specify the size of an open array scanner. Refer to the
Pathfinder Scanner Owner’s handbook for further details.
Send on HSB
This option is not valid on the SL70RC PLUS series systems.
7.5 MARPA Set Up Parameters

The MARPA set up menu provides options to specify the target vectors, safe
zone and target history display.
The following table lists the MARPA Set Up parameters and their options,
shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note
of your new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following
subsections.
Table 7-5: MARPA Set Up Parameters

TARGET VECTOR TRUE RELATIVE

RELATIVE
VECTOR LENGTH 30 SECS, 1 MIN, 3 MINS, 3 MINS

6 MINS, 12 MINS
OWN VESSEL 0.1 nm, 0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 0.5 nm
SAFE ZONE 1.0 nm, 2.0 nm
TIME TO SAFE 3 MINS, 6 MINS, 3 MINS

ZONE 12 MINS, 24 MINS
MARPA Set Up
SAFE ZONE RING OFF, ON ON

Parameters
TARGET HISTORY OFF, 0.5 MIN, 1 MINS, OFF

2 MINS, 4 MINS
Target Vector and Predicted Position

The target vector can be True or Relative. True indicates the target’s true
course and speed over ground. If selected, the vessel’s vector is also shown. A
Relative vector indicates the target’s course and speed relative to your vessel.
The length of the vector is determined by the target predicted position after a
set time interval.
Safe Zone
The safe zone options are used to set the dangerous target alarm limits.
The safe zone is a ring, centred on your vessel, within which a target is
considered dangerous. A target can also be considered dangerous when it is
within a specified time of the safe zone. You can switch the safe zone on/off.
When the zone is on and a target is acquired, the safe zone ring is displayed.
Target History
Target history can be set to plot the targets’ previous position at specified
intervals. The four most recent position points are displayed. If True target
vectors are selected, then the four most recent vessel position points are also
displayed.
7.6 Advanced Settings

The ADVANCED SET UP option allows you to set up values for the following
three parameters that affect the fine-tuning of the radar. .
Table 7-6: Advanced Radar Set Up Parameters

Parameters Function Slider Range
Display timing Corrects for display range error 0m to 152.4m
STC preset Equalizes target levels across display 0-preset maximum
Tune preset Allows adjustment of the tuning range 0-255

controlled by the TUNE control
Note: Under normal circumstances you will not need to adjust these settings,
as they are set automatically at the factory. If these parameters are set incor-
rectly the performance of the radar will be adversely affected. Access to the
menu is therefore via a hidden key press.
➤ To change the settings:
1. Press the MENU key to display the set up soft keys.
Advanced Settings
2. Press and hold the blank soft key directly to the right of the RADAR SET UP
soft key for 5 seconds. The Advanced Settings menu is then displayed.
3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar to the required option.
4. Use the soft keys to increase or decrease the slider setting. As soon as you
start to adjust the setting, the menu page is cleared so that you can see the
effects of the adjustment on the radar picture, and the radar is set to 1/8nm
range.
5. Press ENTER to display the menu again.
6. Press CLEAR to return to the Menu soft keys, and CLEAR again to return to
normal operation.
➤ If required, you can recall the factory defaults for this page. To do so, move the
selection bar to the SCANNER RESET option, press the ADVANCED SETTING
RESET soft key, and press the YES soft key to confirm.
Display Timing
If you extended the inter-unit cable, you should have set the display timing
when you first installed your system, as described in Radar System Checks
and Adjustments on page 8-17.
Under certain circumstances, it may be easier to adjust the display timing
with MBS (Main Bang Suppression) off; press the MBS soft key to toggle
the setting OFF. MBS is reset to ON automatically when you finish adjust-
ing the display timing.
STC Preset
The Sensitivity Time Control can be adjusted to equalise targets levels
across the display. The factory setting should provide an even display, but
if you find that targets are brighter or dimmer nearer the centre than at the
edge of the display, you can adjust this slider until the required display is
achieved.
Note: Caution should be observed when adjusting this parameter as poor ad-
justment can adversely affect auto gain and sea controls.
Tune Preset
The radar tuning is controlled either automatically or manually using the
TUNE control (see Tuning the Receiver on page 3-9). However, this only
controls a restricted range of tuning values. If the actual tuning peak falls
outside this range, you will need to adjust the Tune Preset slider to move
the controlled range over the tuning peak.
Press the INITIATE SET UP soft key to enable slider control, and adjust for
maximum image intensity.
If required, you can press the RESTORE PREVIOUS soft key to reset the Tune
Preset to the value before you pressed INITIATE SET UP.
STC Preset
7.7 Chart Set Up Parameters

The CHART SET UP option allows you to set up the chartplotter according to
your system configuration and your personal preferences.
The following table lists the Chart Set up parameters and their options, shows
the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your
new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections.
Table 7-7: Chart Set Up Parameters

CUSTOMIZE CHART See below for details
PLOTTER MODE OFF, ON OFF
CHART NORTH UP, COURSE UP, NORTH UP

ORIENTATION HEAD UP
OBJECT OFF, ON ON
INFORMATION
WAYPOINT SYMBOLS OFF, ON ON
WAYPOINT NUMBERS OFF, OFF ON
Chart Set Up
Parameters
DEFAULT WAYPOINT
SYMBOL , , ,
HEADING VECTOR OFF, 3 MINS, 10 MINS, OFF

INFINITE
COG VECTOR OFF, 3 MINS, 10 MINS, OFF

INFINITE
TIDE VECTOR OFF, 10 MINS, 1 HOUR, OFF

INFINITE
RADAR/CHART OFF, ON OFF

SYNCH
DATUM SELECTION WGS 84, LOCAL WGS 84
POSITION OFFSET OFF, ON OFF
Customize Chart
This provides a list of chart options, enabling you to specify how the chart
features are displayed. Most options can be toggled between on, off and
custom - custom passes on/off control to the SCREEN soft keys (see
Customizing the Screen Presentation Options on page 2-14).
The following features can be set using Customize Chart, factory default
settings are shown in bold type:
• chart text (on, off, custom)

• chart text size (small, normal, large)
• chart display (detailed, simple)
• chart boundaries (on, off, custom)
• spot soundings (on, off, custom)
• depth shading limit (set the limit)
• depth contours (on, off, custom)
• depth contour display (set the upper and lower limits)
• nav marks (on, off, custom)
• light sectors (on, off, custom)
• caution and routing data (on, off, custom)
• marine features (on, off, custom)
• land features (on, off, custom)
• icon display (simple, detailed, custom)
The factory default for CUSTOM options is ON.
Plotter Mode
Plotter Mode
Plotter Mode enables you to zoom into a smaller area, even when no chart data
is available for that scale. This allows you use the chartplotter functions at
large scales even when a chart card is not installed.
Chart Orientation
The chart orientation is normally North Up, but can be changed to Course Up
or Head Up if heading data is available. The orientation modes give the
following displays:
• North Up: The chart is displayed with north upwards. As you change
heading, the ship’s heading marker moves. This is the default mode, and is
the only mode available if there is no heading data.
• Course Up: The chart is stabilized and displayed with the currently
selected course upwards. If you select a new course, the picture rotates to
display the new course upwards.
The reference used for the Course Up depends on the information avail-
able. The first available in the following is used:
i. A locked heading over a SeaTalk connection
ii. The heading at the time Course Up was selected
To update the Course Up reference while Course Up is the current mode,
re-select Course Up from the set up menu.
• Head Up: The chart is displayed with the vessel’s current heading
upwards. As the heading changes the chart will rotate.
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
Object Information
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
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 center matches that of the radar display. The
radar is redrawn to the scale and heading mode of the chart.
Datum Selection
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.
CAUTION:
Changing the chart datum does not cause any waypoint or routes stored
in the chartplotter to move on the display, although their latitude and
longitude changes to reflect the new datum.
When adding waypoints numerically to the waypoint list, or via SeaTalk
or NMEA, it is important that they are referenced to the same datum to
which the display is currently set.
When you change datum selection, the system attempts to set any connected
GPS to the new mode, using SeaTalk and NMEA set up commands. A
message shows whether the set up was successful or not.
Position Offset
You can offset the vessel position to allow for differences between the GPS
and paper chart data. This may be useful if you are using a datum that is not
available on the Chartplotter, or if you are referring to a paper chart drawn to
unknown datum.
You can change the offset by moving the cursor to the known vessel position.
This offset is applied to all incoming position data. The default offset value is
zero.
Position Offset
When position offset is switched on, all displayed vessel position data is
annotated (C) to indicate it has been corrected.
➤ To switch the position offset on/off:
1. Select the POSITION OFFSET option, then press the OFFSET OFF ON soft key
to toggle the option on/off. The last selected offset value is added to posi-
tion data and the vessel is displayed at the corrected position.
➤ To set a new offset value:
1. Select the POSITION OFFSET option, then press the SET UP OFFSET soft key.
If necessary, position offset is automatically toggled on.
2. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required vessel position; the cur-
sor position is displayed in a position offset data box.
3. Press the ACCEPT OFFSET soft key, the vessel is displayed at the new posi-
tion. Press ENTER to return to the default display.
➤ To set the offset value to zero:
1. Select the POSITION OFFSET option, then press the SET UP OFFSET soft key
2. Press the CANCEL OFFSET soft key. The position offset value is set to zero.
Chapter 8: Installation 8-1
Chapter 8: Installation
8.1 Introduction
This chapter provides installation instructions for your SL70RC PLUS series
display. Details for mounting the SL70RC PLUS series display and
connecting the equipment are included. A typical system is illustrated in
Figure 8-1.
• To install the display unit follow the instructions in Section 8.2 to
Section 8.6.
You should then test the display as described in Section 8.7.
• To connect your display to other equipment, follow the guidelines in
Section 8.8 and Section 8.9, taking particular care to ensure the correct
polarity of the SeaTalk supply.
• Details on installing the scanner are provided in the Pathfinder Plus
Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook.
Scanner Display Unit GPS
Introduction
Junction
Box
Compass SeaTalk
Distribution Panel
NMEA 12/24V Supply
12V Supply 12V Supply

D4288-2
Figure 8-1: Typical System

Note: If you wish to practice using the display before installation, connect a
12V or 24V DC power supply (connecting the red wire via a 6.3A quick blow
fuse to positive and the black wire to negative) and using the simulator mode,
as described in Chapter 2.
For full functionality of the radar and chartplotter you need to provide position
and heading data.
• Orientation - heading data is required for the radar to operate in North Up
and Head Up mode and the chart to operate in Course Up and Head Up.
• MOB requires heading and speed data. Alternatively, SOG and COG
(derived from the same source as position data) enable the MOB function.
• MARPA and radar/chart overlay require accurate heading data; full
MARPA functionality is provided if SOG and COG are also available.
• Position data is required for full functionality of the chart display.
Full details of heading, position and other data are given in Section 8.8.
Planning the Installation

Before you install your system, plan the installation, considering:
• Location of the display unit, as described in Section 8.3.
• Cable Runs, including cables for an integrated system (to provide heading
and position data etc.), as described in Section 8.4.
EMC Installation Guidelines

All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry
standards for use in the recreational marine environment.
Planning the
Installation
Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic

Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure
that performance is not compromised. Although every effort has been taken to
ensure that they will perform under all conditions, it is important to understand
what factors could affect the operation of the product.
The guidelines given here describe the conditions for optimum EMC
performance, but it is recognized that it may not be possible to meet all of these
conditions in all situations. To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC
performance within the constraints imposed by any location, always ensure
the maximum separation possible between different items of electrical
equipment.
For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended that wherever possible:
• Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are:
• At least 3 ft (1 m) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying
radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the case of SSB
radios, the distance should be increased to 7 ft (2 m).
• More than 7 ft (2 m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can
normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiat-
ing element.
• The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for
engine start. Voltage drops below 10 V, and starter motor transients, can
cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may
cause the loss of some information and may change the operating mode.
• Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables
can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so
is detailed in the installation manual.
• If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable, this ferrite should not be
removed. If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be
reassembled in the same position.
Suppression Ferrites
The following illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with
Raymarine equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine.
EMC Installation
Guidelines
D3548-4
Figure 8-2: Typical Suppression Ferrites
Connections to Other Equipment

If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a
cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be
attached to the cable near to the Raymarine unit.
8.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components

Unpack your system carefully, to prevent damage to the equipment. Save the
carton and packing, in case you need to return a unit for service.
Check that you have all the correct system components. These depend on your
system package, as follows:
Table 8-1: Parts and Accessories

Item Part No Supplied with: Option for:
7”Mono LCD Display E52044 SL70MRC PLUS -

7” Color LCD Display E52046 SL70CRC PLUS -
Display Accessories
7” Sun cover D331 SL70MRC/SL70CRC PLUS
Handbook Radar/Chart 81206 SL70MRC /SL70CRC PLUS -

Quick Reference Card, Chart 86078/86079 SL70MRC /SL70CRC PLUS -
7” Mounting bracket assy W143 All -

Trunnion knobs (x2) W145 All -
7” Flush Mount Kit M92708 - All
Power cable W144 All -
Seatalk cable assembly -
Flat moulded plugs both ends:
3 ft 3 in (1 m) long W284 - All
Unpacking and
Inspecting the
Components
29 ft 3 in (9 m)) long W287 - All
Flat to male round connector:

12 in (0.3 m) long D187 - All
Flat to female round connector:
12 in (0.3 m) long D188 - All
Flat moulded plug one end only:
3 ft. 3 in (1 m) long D229 - All
Ferrite for SeaTalk Cable - All -
Seatalk junction 3-way block D244 - -
Seatalk auxiliary junction box R55006 All -
NMEA OUT cable assy

4 ft 11 in (1.5m) R55005 All -
8.3 Selecting the Display Unit Location

The display unit can be mounted using the mounting bracket supplied, or
console mounted using the optional flush-mounting kit.
The dimensions of the display unit, including the bracket, are shown in
Figure 8-3 and Figure 8-4.
When planning the display installation, the following should be considered to
ensure reliable and trouble free operation:
• Convenience: The contrast and colors seen on all color LCD displays vary
slightly with viewing angle; this is more noticeable on the left hand side.
Power the unit and select a suitable mounting location prior to installing
the display.
The mounting location should be easily accessible to allow operation of
the front panel controls.
• Access: There must be sufficient space behind the display to allow cable
connections to the rear panel connectors, avoiding tight bends in the cable.
• Interference: The selected location should be far enough away from
devices that may cause interference, such as motors, generators and radio
transmitter/receivers (see the EMC guidelines earlier in this section).
• Magnetic compass: Mount the display unit at least 3 ft (1m) away from a
Selecting the Display

magnetic compass.
Unit Location
• Cable runs: The display unit must be located near a DC power source. The
power cable supplied is 4.9 ft. (1.5m), but a longer cable can be used if
required: refer to Section 8.4.
The maximum length of cable between a master display and the scanner
unit should not normally exceed 60 ft. (20 m). If you need to use a longer
cable, refer to the Pathfinder Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook.
• Environment: Do not restrict airflow at the rear of the display unit;the
color display incorporates Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps (CCFL),
which have a reduced light output when the unit is very hot.
Ensure there is adequate ventilation, particularly if the display unit is
pod-mounted.
The display should be protected from physical damage and excessive
vibration. Although the display unit is waterproof, it is good practice to
mount it in a protected area away from prolonged and direct exposure to
rain and salt spray.
GAIN DISPLAY
VRM/EBL
MARKS
MULTI
ALARMS RANGE

Unit Location
Weight: 1.2 Kg (2.6 lbs)
Compass Safe Distance: 1 m (39 in)

D3221_3
Figure 8-3: 7” Mono LCD Display Dimensions

0.95 in
(24.3 mm) 6.89 in (175 mm)
(10 mm)
0.4 in
10.51 in (267 mm)
8.1 in (205.2 mm)

7.3 in (185 mm)
8.8 in (223.6 mm)
GAIN DISPLAY
VRM/EBL
MARKS
MULTI
8.5 in (217 mm)

ALARMS RANGE

Unit Location
1.42 in (36 mm) 4.53 in (115 mm)
(33.5 mm)
(53.5 mm)
6.9 in (176 mm)

1.3 in
2.1 in
cable cleareance
3.15 in
(80 mm)
Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 Kg)
6.3 in (160 mm) 1.28 in (32.5 mm)
Compass Safe Distance: 39 in (1 m)
8.85 in (225 mm)
D5063-1
Figure 8-4: 7” LCD Color Display Dimensions

8.4 Cable Runs

Consider the following before installing the system cables:
• You need to attach the power cable and the scanner cable. Additional
cables will be required if you are installing an integrated system.
• All cables should be adequately secured, protected from physical damage
and protected from exposure to heat. Avoid running cables through bilges
or doorways, or close to moving or hot objects.
• Acute bends must be avoided
• Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead, a water-
tight feed-through should be used.
• Secure cables in place using tie-wraps or lacing twine. Coil any extra cable
and tie it out of the way.
You need to run the following cables:
• Power/NMEA Input cable, supplied with the display unit. This has a con-
nector plug at one end for connecting the display unit, and 7 wires at the
other end for connecting the power supply and optional NMEA inputs (see
Section 8.8, Integrated Systems).
CAUTION:
Do not pull the cable through the bulkheads using a cord attached to the
connector. This could damage the connections.
Cable Runs
• Inter-unit cable, supplied with the scanner unit. This is Vinyl-covered and
shielded, with a connector plug at one end for connecting to the display unit
or extension cable.
• SeaTalk cable, optional, with SeaTalk connector(s) at one or both ends.
• NMEA Output cable, optional, with an NMEA OUT connector at one
end only.
Power Cable
The display system (i.e. with a scanner connected) is intended for use on ships’
DC power systems rated as follows:
12 V or 24 V systems Radome Scanner System
12 V, 24 V or 32 V systems 4 kW Open Array Scanners System
24 V or 32 V systems 10 kW Open Array Scanners System
A 5 ft. (1.5 m) power cable is supplied for connecting the ship’s DC power to
the display unit. Longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to
minimise any voltage drop in the cable. The scanner type and the length and
type of the inter-unit cable also affect the wire gauge required for the extension
power cable. For further details on the master display power cable length refer
to the Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook.
If a longer power cable run is required, use the supplied power cable to connect
to the display unit. Then use a suitable connector block to connect the free end
to the extension cable, taking particular care to ensure correct polarity. The
supplied power cable has a cross-section of 2.0 mm . 2
Inter-Unit Scanner Cable

The inter-unit (scanner) cable entrance is at the rear of the scanner unit. If the
unit is mounted on a hollow mast the cable may be run inside the mast and then
fed through the radar’s cable entrance. Make sure that the cable does not chafe
where it enters the mast.
Note: Route the cable from the display up to the scanner, since this will re-
quire the smallest clearance hole.
The type of inter-unit cable, for connecting the scanner to the display unit,
depends on your scanner package. Refer to the Pathfinder Plus Radar
Scanner Owner’s Handbook for details, which include length considerations
and bending radii.
Inter-Unit Scanner
Cable
8.5 Mounting the Display Unit

The display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or
below deck. The display unit can be mounted using the mounting bracket
supplied, or console mounted using the optional flush-mounting kit (see
Section 8.2).
Mounting Bracket
The display unit can be mounted on a dash, chart table, bulkhead or deckhead.
Mounting the Display
Figure 8-5: Display Mounting

1. Loosen the knobs and remove the mounting bracket from the display unit.
Unit
2. Mark the locations of the mounting bracket screw holes on the mounting
surface.
3. Use the screws supplied to attach the mounting bracket at the marked loca-
tions.
4. Attach the display unit to the mounting bracket, adjust the display angle
and tighten the knobs.
Console Mounting
The display unit can be console mounted if required, using the optional flush-
mounting kit (M92708).
CAUTION:
Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the
location before proceeding. Make sure there is sufficient rear access for
mounting and cabling.
1. Check the selected location for the unit. A clear, flat area at least 9 in (230
mm) wide by 8¼ in (210 mm) high, with at least 6 in (152 mm) (mono dis-
play) or 6.9in (176 mm) (color display) of clearance behind the panel, is
required.
2. Unpack the flush-mounting kit.
3. Using the supplied template, trace out the display unit opening.
4. Drill a ½ in (12.7 mm) pilot hole in each corner of the cut-out area.
5. Using a suitable saw, cut along the inside edge of the cut-out line.
6. Remove the mounting bracket knobs and bracket from the display unit.
Make sure that the unit fits in the cut-out area.
If the optional screw fitting is required, drill four 3/16 in (5 mm) holes as
indicated on the template.
Screw the studs into the holes provided at the rear of the display.
7. Connect the DC power cable, inter-unit cable, and any other accessory
cables to the display. Avoid tight bends in the cables.
8. Place the gasket on the unit and slide the unit into the panel cut-out.
9. Use the flush-mounting kit to secure the unit to the console.
Alternatively, place a spacer over each of the four studs and secure with
the thumb nuts.
Mounting the Display

Unit
8.6 System Connections

Grounding the System
It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to the system. You
must ground the display by connecting the drain wire (shield) of the Power/
NMEA Input cable to the nearest ground point of the ship’s RF ground system.
If you need to extend the wire, the extension wire should be an 8 mm braid or
AWG 10 (6.0 mm ) multi-stranded cable.
2
If your vessel does not have an RF system, connect the drain wire to the
negative battery terminal.
DC Power Connection
The display is intended for use on ships’ DC power systems rated at 12 V, 24 V
or 32 V. However, the operating voltage of the radar and radar/chartplotter
displays is limited by the scanner to which it is connected as follows:
12 V and 24 V systems Radome Scanner System
12 V, 24 V or 32 V 4 kW Open Array Scanner System
24 V or 32 V 10 kW Open Array Scanner System
The power connection to the display should be made at either the output
System Connections
of the battery isolator switch, or at a DC power distribution panel.

Raymarine recommends that power is fed directly to the display via its
own dedicated cable system and MUST be protected by a thermal circuit
breaker or fuse, installed close to the power connection.
The DC system should be either:
• Negative grounded, with the negative battery terminal connected to the
ships ground.
• Floating, with neither battery terminal connected to the ships ground.
CAUTION:
This system is not intended for use on “positive” ground vessels.
The power cable Ground (earth) connections must be connected to the
ship’s ground as described above.
Power for External Equipment

External equipment cannot be powered from the display’s SeaTalk
interface.
It must be powered from the ship’s supply or via a SeaTalk bus.
Refer to Section 8.8 for further details.
Display Unit Connection

The rear of the display provides the following connection sockets:
• Scanner (antenna) connection
• SeaTalk, for SeaTalk data input and output.
• NMEA Output, for NMEA data output in an integrated system.
• Power/NMEA Input, for 12 V, 24 V or 32 V DC power connection, two
NMEA 0183 inputs and one RF ground (screen) connection.
To NMEA instruments
TRANSDUCER SeaTalk
To SeaTalk
POWER/NMEA
NMEA
OUT R
instruments/GPS
G
To radar scanner unit
NMEA IN 1 NMEA IN 2
POWER IN
Display Unit
Connection
D5970-1
Figure 8-6: Radar Display Connector Panel

The following sections detail the display unit connectors used when installing
a display. The remaining connector details are provided in Section 8.8.
Scanner Connection (master displays)

Connect the inter-unit cable plug to the rear scanner connector. If you are using
an inter-unit extension cable, connect this to the display unit, and connect the
supplied cable to the extension cable.
The scanner connector pins are shown in the following diagram, together with
the connections and core colours.
Front view of
Display Cable Connector
2 1
5 3 Refer to Pathfinder Scanner Owner's
4 Handbook for connector detail.
8 6
7
11 9
10
13 12
Display Scanner
White White
Video 1 8 Video
Black Black
Video RTN 2 7 Video Rtn
Black Orange
*Battery --ve 3 6 Tx Trigger +
Orange Yellow
Display Unit
Connection
Tx Trigger + 4 5 Tx Trigger --
Black Green
Battery --ve 5 4 Data I/O +
Green Blue
Data I/O + 6 3 Data I/O --
Yellow Violet
Tx Trigger -- 7 2 Azimuth +
Shield Grey
8 1 Azimuth --
Red
Battery +ve 9
Blue Red
Data I/O -- 10 Battery +ve
Red Red
*Battery +ve 11 *Battery +ve
Violet Black
Azimuth + 12 *Battery --ve
Grey Black
Azimuth -- 13 Battery --ve
Battery +ve/--ve = 12, 24 or 32v.
* Not present on 'light', 11 core cables.
D4290B-2
Figure 8-7: Radar Scanner Connection

Power and NMEA Input Connection

The DC power and NMEA input should be connected at the rear Power/
NMEA seven-pin connector. The connector (viewed from the outside) and pin
functions are shown in the following diagram and table. The NMEA Input is
detailed in Section 8.8.
f
2 5
1 7
3 6
Pin No. Function Color
1 Channel 1 NMEA data input (+ve) Orange
2 Channel 1 NMEA return (-ve) Yellow
3 Battery negative Black
Display Unit
Connection
4 Shield (drain wire) No insulation
5 Battery positive (12/24/32 V systems) Red
6 Channel 2 NMEA data input (+ve) Green
7 Channel 2 NMEA return (-ve) Blue
Figure 8-8: Power and NMEA Connector
Power Connection
CAUTION:
If the power connections are accidentally reversed the system will not
work. Use a multimeter to ensure that the input power leads are
connected for correct polarity.
Switch off the display unit before you remove the power cord.
The RED wire must be connected to the feed from the positive (+) battery
terminal and the BLACK wire to the feed from the negative (–) battery
terminal. The shielded wire (screen) should be connected to the ship’s RF
ground as previously described in Grounding the System on page 8-12.
Any unused wires should be insulated and taped back.
8.7 Radar System Tests and Installation Alignment

Once you have installed your Pathfinder Plus Radar System and made all the
connections, you need to check your installation and perform the System Tests
before using the system for navigation. It is strongly recommended that the
System Tests are performed before connecting the radar to other equipment in
an integrated system. If you have extended your inter-unit cable, you will also
need to check the display timing. If you encounter any problems, refer to
Chapter 9.
You may wish to read Chapters 2 to 4, and familiarise yourself with the
operation of the system, before performing the initial set up and alignment.
System Check
Before performing the functional test, check the following:
• All securing bolts are fully tightened and mechanical locking arrange-
ments as specified are in place.
• Scanner and power connections have been made.
On the open array scanner, set the power switch (on the pedestal) ON.
• All connecting wires are secured and protected as necessary.
Note: If you are the boat owner and have performed the installation yourself,
ask your authorised installation dealer to check the installation before going
Radar System Tests
and Installation
to sea.
Alignment
Switch On and Initial Setup

To switch on the display unit, press and hold the POWER key until the unit
beeps. Since the display is a radar master, the magnetron warm-up sequence
should start, after which the unit should enter Stand-by mode.
The display switches on in the last used mode. If it is necessary to change the
mode, press DISPLAY to show the Display pop-up. Press DISPLAY again, as
necessary, to select Radar mode, then press ENTER.
If necessary, adjust the lighting (see Changing the Lighting & Contrast -
SL70MRC Mono Display on page 2-6 or Changing the Brightness - SL70CRC
Color Display on page 2-7).
If required, change the default language settings as follows:
1. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys.
SYSTEM RADAR MARPA

SET UP¬ SET UP¬ SET UP¬
D3640-3
2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key.

The SYSTEM SET UP menu is displayed, listing the parameters and their cur-
rent settings. The complete list, which you can scroll down, is shown in the
following illustration.
SYSTEM SET UP MENU

DATA BOXES
BEARING MODE TRUE
CURSOR REFERENCE RELATIVE
CURSOR READOUT RNG/BRG
DAY/NIGHT RNG/BRG
HELP ON
SOFT KEYS ON
KEY BEEP ON
MOB DATA DR
MENU TIMEOUT PERIOD NO TIMEOUT
DISTANCE UNITS NAUTICAL MILES
SPEED UNITS KNOTS
DEPTH UNITS METRES
TEMPERATURE UNITS CENTIGRADE
VARIATION SOURCE AUTOMATIC
BRIDGE NMEA HEADING ON
NMEA-OUT SET UP
CURSOR ECHO
DATE FORMAT DD/MM/YY
TIME FORMAT 24 HOUR
Radar System Checks

TIME OFFSET UTC
and Adjustments
GPS SOG COG FILTER MEDIUM
COMPASS SET UP
LANGUAGE ENGLISH (US)
SIMULATOR OFF D3650-6
Figure 8-9: System Set Up Menu

3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar down to the LANGUAGE option.
The soft key labels are updated.
4. Use the soft keys to highlight the required language.
5. Press ENTER to return to the setup soft keys.
6. Press CLEAR to return to the normal radar screen.
Radar System Checks and Adjustments

When the display is connected to a scanner unit you should perform the checks
and adjustments detailed below.
Transmission Check
WARNING:
The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the
scanner has been installed according to the recommendations given in the
Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook, and that all personnel
are clear of the scanner, before switching to transmit mode.
Ensure the display unit is in Radar mode.

To switch to transmit mode, press and release the POWER key. The antenna
sweep should start to build up the radar picture.
Run through the operations described in Chapter 3 and check that all the
expected data is displayed.
Bearing Alignment
When the system is correctly installed, you must check the bearing alignment
to ensure that targets appear at their correct bearing relative to the ship’s bow,
and adjust the alignment if necessary.
To adjust the alignment, you need to select a visible target of known bearing
that is displayed on the radar, and then use the setup options to adjust the radar
until the correct bearing reading is obtained.
➤ To determine the alignment error, use one of the methods detailed below.
1. Visually identify a suitable target, such as a buoy that can be seen towards
the edge of the radar screen. Typically, this will be on the 1.5 nm range.
2. If the vessel is moored:
i. Determine the accurate bearing of the target relative to the ship’s bow
with the aid of a hand bearing compass. i.e. Subtract the ship’s head
Radar System Checks
bearing from the target visual bearing.

and Adjustments
Example 1
Visual bearing= 065 °M
Ship’s head= 021°M
Relative bearing= 044°R
Example 2
Visual bearing = 030°M
Ship’s head= 042°M
Relative bearing= -012°(+360) = 348°R
ii. Measure the relative bearing of the target on the radar using an EBL.
iii. If there is a difference in the two bearings (alignment error), adjust the
radar as detailed below.
If the vessel is under way (in reasonably calm conditions):
i. Align the vessel’s bow to the target.
ii. Note the position of the target relative to the Heading marker.
iii. If the target is not under the Heading marker, there is an alignment error
and the radar can be adjusted as detailed below.
➤ To adjust the radar to eliminate the alignment error:

1. If a visual relative bearing of a target has been determined, as in 2.1 above,
set an EBL to this relative bearing.
2. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys and select RADAR SET UP.
RADAR SET UP MENU
EBL DISPLAY RELATIVE

TIMED TRANSMIT OFF
TRANSMIT PERIOD 20 SCANS
STANDBY PERIOD 10 MINS
DEFAULT MARK SYMBOL x
MARK DISPLAY OFF
CLEAR MARKS
CUSTOM SCALE OFF
BEARING ALIGNMENT
ANTENNA SIZE 4 ft
SEND ON HSB ON
D3649-3
Figure 8-10: Radar Set Up Menu

3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar on the Radar Set Up Menu to
Radar System Checks

BEARING ALIGNMENT.
and Adjustments
4. Use the soft keys to adjust the Bearing Alignment slider and to rotate the
radar picture. As soon as you start the adjustment, the menu is cleared so
that the rotation of the picture can be seen. The keys can pressed and held,
to rotate the picture quickly, rather than in single steps.
5. Rotate the picture to place the target under the EBL, or Heading Marker,
depending on the method used to obtain the correct relative bearing.
6. When the bearing alignment error has been eliminated press ENTER to re-
display the Radar Set Up menu.
7. Press ENTER again to return to the set up soft keys, then press CLEAR to
return to the normal radar screen.
8. After adjusting the radar, always check the bearing alignment at the next
opportunity. Usually the bow alignment to target is the most convenient
method, see If the vessel is under way (in reasonably calm conditions): on
page 8-18.
Display Timing Adjustment

The display timing can be affected by the length of the cable used to connect
the scanner to the display unit. This in turn affects the short range accuracy
shown on the display. If you have extended (or reduced) your inter-unit cable,
you will need to check the display timing before using the system for
navigation.
Incorrect timing is most noticeable on the / nm or ¼ nm range scales. Targets

1
8
such as bridges or piers appear bent or bowed.

Note: Under normal circumstances you do not need to adjust these settings, as
they are set automatically at the factory. If these parameters are set incor-
rectly the performance of the radar will be adversely affected. Access to this
menu is therefore via a hidden key press.
➤ To adjust for correct timing:
1. Select the / nm range.
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8
2. On the radar locate a straight dock, seawall or bridge that is facing your
ship. If the image is bent or bowed, as shown in the following diagram, then
you need to adjust the timing.
Own ship Own ship Own ship
Timing early Timing late Normal

D4009-2
Figure 8-11: Radar Display Timing

3. Press the MENU key to display the set up soft keys.
EMC Conformance
4. Press and hold the blank soft key directly to the right of the RADAR SET UP
soft key for 5 seconds. The Advanced Set Up menu is then displayed.
5. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar down to the Display Timing
option.
6. Use the soft keys to adjust the Display Timing slider. As soon as you start
the adjustment, the menu page is cleared so that you can see the effects of
the adjustment on the radar picture, and the radar is set to / nm range.
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8
7. When the displayed image appears straight, press ENTER to return to the
Advanced Set Up soft keys.
8. Press CLEAR to return to the set up soft keys, and CLEAR again to return to
the normal radar screen.
Alternatively, you can use a VRM in conjunction with a target at a known
distance and adjust the picture so the target co-incides with the VRM.
EMC Conformance
Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not
affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc.
8.8 Integrated Systems

The displays can be linked to other equipment to transfer data as follows:
• Data can be received via SeaTalk or NMEA, some of which will increase
the functionality of the display. Other data can be viewed on the display.
• Data can be transmitted via SeaTalk and NMEA to enhance other equip-
ment.
• Some incoming data can be converted across the communication link and
re-transmitted - see Data Conversion on page 8-27.
Power for External Equipment

External equipment cannot be powered from the display’s SeaTalk
interface. It must be powered from the ship’s supply or via a SeaTalk bus.
Ensure correct polarity of the SeaTalk connection.
For systems where the ship’s power source is 24 V only, you may need to
install a 24 V to 12 V DC converter. This is only necessary if the products
being connected to the display are:
• SeaTalk compatible (for example, compass, GPS and instruments), and
there is no existing SeaTalk bus
• NMEA compatible, but operate only from 12 V (for example, compass,
Integrated Systems
GPS and some navigators)
The DC~DC converter must conform to the following specification:
Table 8-2: DC-DC Converter for External Equipment

Input 21 to 32 V DC
Output 13.6 V DC, isolated
Load Continuous current rating, in excess of required load

SeaTalk and NMEA In

®
The display can receive a comprehensive range of data. The primary data is
described below:
Table 8-3: Function of SeaTalk and NMEA Data

Data Primary Uses Suggested Source
Heading Heading Modes Autopilot,

MOB (if Speed data also available) Compass connected to SeaTalk bus
Radar/Chart Overlay (color dis- NMEA Compass*
play),
MARPA (radar)
Position MOB (also requires speed and HDG SeaTalk GPS connected via Auxiliary JB
data) Existing GPS Navigator via SeaTalk bus
Radar/Chart Overlay (color display) Existing GPS (or Loran-C) navigator with
Position data in data box and Nav NMEA output
Window
Waypoints & Marks
Own vessel position (chart)
Data Log (chart)
Waypoint Chart: Waypoint and route transfer Existing GPS Navigator via SeaTalk bus
Existing GPS (or Loran-C) navigator with
NMEA output
SeaTalk® and NMEA
*Accurate heading data is required for MARPA and radar/chart overlay, and it
must be provided on NMEA. We recommend the Pathfinder Smart Heading
System (which includes the Gyro Plus 2 unit) or a Raymarine autopilot system
In
incorporating a 150G or 400G Course Computer with internal rate gyro.

Heading data should ideally contain both magnetic and true heading. If only
one is available then variation needs to be provided either manually or
automatically - see Variation Source on page 7-8.
Some other radars and chartplotters can exchange their cursors via SeaTalk.
Locked heading should be used for Course Up if available via SeaTalk.
Other data connected via a SeaTalk bus or via NMEA is generally displayed in
data boxes, e.g. depth, apparent wind angle and speed, time.
Note: The Raymarine Fishfinder uses its own depth data, rather than any oth-
er depth data on SeaTalk. If there is no other depth data on SeaTalk, Fishfind-
er depth is transmitted. If speed and temperature data are available on
SeaTalk the Fishfinder uses this data; if this data is not on SeaTalk from other
instruments, it is transmitted by the Fishfinder.
For details of received data refer to the table in Appendix D:SeaTalk and
NMEA Data Received and Transmitted.
SeaTalk
The SeaTalk standard was originally developed by Autohelm (part of
Raymarine), and allows compatible instruments to be connected by a single
cable carrying power and data in/out. This means that additional instruments
and functions can be added to a SeaTalk system, simply by plugging them into
the network.
SeaTalk is a precise, high-speed, bi-directional protocol which is flexible
enough to adapt to any number of instruments, without a central processor.
SeaTalk equipment can also communicate with non-SeaTalk equipment via
the NMEA standard.
SeaTalk Connection
SeaTalk data, if present, is the primary source for all navigational data except
heading.
The SeaTalk input/output should be connected at the rear SeaTalk 3-pin
connector. This appears as follows, when viewed from outside:
SeaTalk In/Out
1. Red (No internal connection)
SeaTalk® and NMEA

2. Screen (0V)
3. Yellow (Data)
In
D3232-3
Figure 8-12: SeaTalk Connector
Table 8-4: Sea Talk Connections

Pin No. Function Color
1 +12 V Red
2 0V Shield
3 Data Yellow
Note:
1. If you use the SeaTalk connector you must fit the supplied ferrite to the cable
for EMC CE conformance. The ferrite must be clipped to the cable as close to
the connector as possible.
2. The display does not supply 12 V via the SeaTalk connector, neither does the
SeaTalk connector require 12 V to operate.
12 V is required for other SeaTalk units.
3. If you are connecting an active compass to the radar, the NMEA input has
priority. You should, therefore use an NMEA input channel (see Power and
NMEA Input Connection) rather than the SeaTalk interface, unless the com-
pass only has a SeaTalk output.
To connect the display unit to the SeaTalk bus, connect a standard SeaTalk
cable between the SeaTalk connector on the rear of the display and a SeaTalk
instrument or the SeaTalk bus.
Standard SeaTalk cables are available in a range of lengths (part numbers
W284 to W287), and cables for connecting to SeaTalk units with round
connectors are also available (part numbers D187 or D188), see Section 8.2
for further details.
NMEA 0183
The NMEA 0183 Data Interface Standard was developed by the National
Marine Electronics Association of America. It is an international standard that
enables equipment from many different manufacturers to be connected
together and to share information.
The information is passed in “sentences”, each of which has a three-letter
sentence identifier. When you check to see if one item will “talk” to another,
make sure that the two items both use the same sentence identifiers. For
example: VTG carries Course and Speed Over Ground data; GLL carries
latitude and longitude; DBT carries water depth; MWV carries relative wind
SeaTalk® and NMEA
angle and wind speed data.

The NMEA 0183 standard carries similar information to SeaTalk. However, it
In
has the important difference that one cable will only carry information in one
direction. For this reason NMEA 0183 is generally used to connect a data
receiver and a transmitter together: for example, a compass sensor
transmitting heading to a radar, or a GPS sensor (or Chartplotter) transmitting
position and navigation data to a radar.
NMEA Input Connection

The two NMEA/Power input connectors are normally used for non-SeaTalk
Compass (heading) data or GPS. It can also be used for additional navigation
data (if not provided via SeaTalk).
Connect the input(s) to the orange and yellow wires (Channel 1) and/or the
green and blue wires (Channel 2). Refer to Power and NMEA Input
Connection on page 8-15 for further details.
For example, to connect a Raymarine Heading Sensor to the NMEA
Channel 1 input, connect the cables and power supply using a suitable
connector block, as shown in the diagram below. If installed, it may be
convenient to connect the power to the SeaTalk auxiliary junction box

described in the following section.
Red
+12 V
Yellow
+ NMEA Data (orange)
Black
-- NMEA Data (yellow)
0V
D3604-1
Figure 8-13: NMEA Input Connection
Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box

A junction box (provided with the radar/chart displays; optional with the radar
displays) is used to connect the SeaTalk system to the display unit. This
junction box enables the SeaTalk bus, power and GPS to be connected.
If power is not already available (via another SeaTalk instrument), the
junction box can be used to apply power to the SeaTalk bus for other
applications. The junction box may also be used for other purposes, e.g.
supplying power to a flux gate compass and routing the compass data to the
display NMEA In connection, or alternatively, for connecting a NMEA GPS
Auxiliary Junction
Using the SeaTalk
system.
Box
The junction box includes:
• SeaTalk cable and connector to attach to display unit
• Power cable to connect to 12 V power (if required)
• Input connections to connect SeaTalk cable from external equipment
• Spare connections for another instrument
CAUTION:
Ensure correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying radar or
SeaTalk power. It is recommended that a multimeter is used to check the
connections.
Figure 8-14 shows how to connect the junction box; Appendix B provides
connection details for specific GPS and Beacon Receiver systems.
To GPS
To Display Unit Power Out: 1 & 2
SeaTalk Socket Power In: 1 & 3
12V
Power Spare
Supply Input
Fused
Cable Core Terminal Function

SeaTalk Black (screen) 1 0V
Red 2 +12v
Yellow 3 SeaTalk
Power Black (screen) 1 0V
Red 2 +12V
GPS Black (screen) 1 0V
Red 2 +12V
Yellow 3 SeaTalk
D4291-1
Figure 8-14: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box
Data Output
Data Output
Data is transmitted in SeaTalk and NMEA formats as detailed in Appendix D

and can be used to enhance other equipment as required. You can disable the
transmission of individual NMEA output sentences - refer to NMEA Out Set
Up on page 7-9.
The SeaTalk input/output connection is detailed in SeaTalk Connection on
page 8-23.
The NMEA output connector is a 4-pin connector as illustrated below. The
1.5 m NMEA OUT cable has a ferrite clamp attached to ensure EMC
conformance.
NMEA OUT connector

NMEA OUT connector
Pin Pin name Function
2 NMEA_GND NMEA ground
3 NMEA_SIG NMEA data output
4 N/C N/C
Pin 2, white
Pin 5, screen Pin 3, blue 5 CGND Screen
Pin 4, not connected *Pin 1 does not exist on this connector
3 2
Rear of display
NMEA out
4 5 D4254_1
Figure 8-15: NMEA Output Connector
Data Conversion
The displays convert some information across the communications links as
follows:
NMEA In to NMEA Out and SeaTalk
SeaTalk to NMEA Out
This enables data received by the display to be passed to other instruments.
Data Conversion
You can prevent NMEA heading data being bridged onto the Seatalk bus -
refer to Bridge NMEA Heading on page 7-8.
Note: To transfer NMEA data, or to convert the data, the display must be pow-
ered On.
8.9 Integrated System Checks

Chart Display
When you have connected your display unit to the required equipment ensure
that position data is available at the display via NMEA or SeaTalk.
To confirm your chartplotter is operating correctly, perform the following
checks:
1. Without a chart card installed, select the Chart display mode and select a
suitable range scale. Verify that the world map is visible.
Use the trackpad to check cursor movement and normal scrolling action.
2. To ensure that the display is responding to position data:
Press FIND SHIP, check the cursor is fixed on the vessel symbol which is cor-
rectly positioned at the center of the chart display.
3. Insert a chart cartridge for the area of your vessel.
Use the RANGE key to zoom-in to check that the chart data is being dis-
played.
Received Data
If either SeaTalk or NMEA In is connected, verify that the expected data is
displayed.
Integrated System
1. Press DISPLAY and select the NAV DATA WINDOW ON.

Checks
Check that the expected data is displayed.

2. If heading data is connected, select Chart mode and check it is displayed in
the heading data box, or select Radar mode and check heading is displayed
in the Status Bar.
Transmitted Data
If SeaTalk or NMEA Out is being transmitted to other equipment, check that
the data is being received correctly.
An NMEA Out connector is used to transmit navigation data. The NMEA
Output cable should be connected to the upper, left connector on the rear of the
display unit.
Note: The NMEA Output cable has a ferrite clamp attached to ensure EMC
conformance.
Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving 9-1
Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem

Solving
This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible
causes of problems you may experience with your display unit.
9.1 Maintenance
WARNING:
The display unit contains high voltage. Adjustments require specialized
service procedures and tools only available to qualified service
technicians - there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments and the
operator should not attempt to service the equipment. The operator
should not remove the rear cover of the display.
Switch off the display unit before removing the power cord.
Routine Checks
The display is a sealed unit. Maintenance procedures are therefore limited to
the following periodic checks:
• Wipe the display clean with a damp cloth (ensure power is off).
• Examine the cables for signs of damage, such as chafing, cuts or nicks.
• Check that the cable connectors are firmly attached.
Cleaning Instructions - SL70CRC

Cleaning the Display Maintenance
CAUTION:
Take care when cleaning the display. Avoid wiping the display screen
with a dry cloth - this could scratch the screen coating.
Do not use acid, ammonia based or abrasive products.
• Ensure power is off, wipe the display clean with a damp cloth.
• If necessary, use IPA (iso-propyl alcohol) or a mild detergent solution to
remove grease marks.
EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines

• Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine
service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replace-
ment parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable
parts in any Raymarine product.
• Some products generate high voltages, so never handle the cables/connec-
tors when power is being supplied to the equipment.
• When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic
fields. These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact
with one another, with a consequent adverse effect on operation. In order to
minimise these effects and enable you to get the best possible performance
from your Raymarine equipment, guidelines are given in the installation
instructions, to enable you to ensure minimum interaction between differ-
ent items of equipment, i.e. ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compatibil-
ity (EMC).
• Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest Raymarine
dealer. We use such information to improve our quality standards.
• In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from
being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the
equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action, or momentarily may
result in faulty operation.
9.2 Resetting the System

There are three types of reset available for the display:
EMC Servicing and
Safety Guidelines
• Factory Reset: This resets all values back to their original factory settings.
CAUTION:
The factory reset clears the Marks database and the Waypoints and
Routes databases.
• Power-On Reset: When you turn the display off and on again, the screen
reverts to the chart or radar picture with all windows cleared.
• Picture Reset: Press and hold the DISPLAY key for two seconds to return
the screen to the full-screen picture of the top window with all windows
cleared.
At power-on, the last-used values are retained for all the options, except for
those listed in the following table which are reset to the factory default each
time.
Table 9-1: Power On Default Settings

Item Power-on setting
Heading Mode Head Up

Rain OFF (but value stored) – radar only
FTC OFF (but value stored) – radar only
Alarm ON, with last-used value
Zoom OFF
Windows OFF
Lighting & contrast (mono Lighting 40%, contrast 50%
display)
Brightness (Color Display) ON at 100%.
➤ To perform a factory reset:

1. Press MENU.
2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key to display the System Set Up page (see
Section 7.3 for details).
3. Press and hold MENU for 5 seconds.
A countdown timer is displayed. If you release the MENU key before the
timer reaches zero, the reset is not performed.
When the reset request has been accepted, the system restarts.
The factory default settings are listed in Section 7.3
Resetting the System

9.3 Problem Solving

All Raymarine products are, prior to packing and shipping, subjected to
comprehensive test and quality assurance programs. However, if this unit
should develop a fault, please refer to the following table to identify the most
likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation.
If you still have a problem after referring to the table below, contact your local
dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services Department for
further advice.
Always quote the product serial numbers. The display unit serial number is
printed on the back of the unit.
Common Problems and Their Solutions

Table 9-2: Common Problems
Problem Correction
Display does not function 1. Make sure that the power supply cable is sound and that
all connections are tight and free from corrosion.
2. Check the system fuse.
“Scanner not responding” message Check that the cable connecting the scanner to the radar
display unit is firmly attached and undamaged.
The bearing displayed on the radar Perform the bearing alignment procedure described in
display is not the same as the actual
bearing.
Problem Solving
Technical Support:
Please visit out website at:
www.raymarine.com/recreational/support
where you will find a Questions & Answers database, service information and
e-mail access to the Technical Support department.
Alternatively, if you don’t have access to the world wide web, call:
1-800-539-5539 extension 2444 or
(603) 881-5200 extension 2444
Our Technical Support Specialists are available to answer questions about
installing, operating and trouble-shooting all Raymarine products.
How to Contact Raymarine (US)

For Marine Product and Services Information
Visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site for the latest information on the
newest Raymarine electronic equipment and systems at:
www.raymarine.com
For Accessories and Parts

Many Raymarine accessory items and parts can be obtained directly from
your authorized Raymarine dealer. However, if you are in need of an item not
available from the retailer, please contact Raymarine Technical Services at:
1-800-539-5539 extension 2333 or (603) -881-5200.
Technical Service is available Monday through Friday 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time.
Please have the Raymarine item or part number ready when calling if placing
an order. If you are not sure which item is appropriate for your unit, you should
first contact the Technical Support Department at:
1-800-539-5539 ext. 2444 or
(603)-881-5200 to verify your requirements.
For Product Repair and Service

In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem, please
contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance. The dealer is best
How to Contact
Raymarine (US)
equipped to handle your service requirements and can offer timesaving help in
getting the equipment back into normal operation.
In the event that repairs can not be obtained conveniently, product service may
also be obtained by returning the unit to:
Raymarine Product Repair Center
22 Cotton Road, Unit D
Nashua, NH 03063-4219
The Product Repair Center is open Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Savings Time. All
products returned to the Repair Center are registered upon receipt. A
confirmation letter will be sent to you acknowledging the repair status and the
product’s reference number. Should you wish to inquire about the repair status
of your unit, contact the Product Repair Center at:
1-800-539-5539
Please have the product reference number, or unit serial number, ready when
you call. We will do everything possible to make the repair and return your
unit as quickly as possible.
How to Contact Raymarine (Europe)

In Europe, Raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained
from your authorised dealer, or contact:
Raymarine Company
Anchorage Park, Portsmouth
PO3 5TD, England
Tel +44 (0)23 9269 3611
Fax +44 (0)23 9269 4642
Or visit the Raymarine World Wide Web site:
www.raymarine.com
Accessories and Parts

Raymarine accessory items and parts are available through your authorized
Raymarine dealer. Please refer to the lists of component part numbers and
optional accessories in the Installation chapter of this manual, and have the
Raymarine part number ready when speaking with your dealer.
If you are uncertain about what item to choose for your Raymarine unit, please
contact our Customer Services Department prior to placing your order.
Worldwide Support
Please contact the authorized distributor in the country. A list of worldwide
distributors is supplied with your system.
Raymarine (Europe)
How to Contact
Appendix A: Specification A-1
Appendix A:Specification
7" SL70RC PLUS

Series Displays
7" SL70RC PLUS Series Displays
General
Approvals:
CE - conform to 1999/5/EC, EN60945:1997
FCC - conforms to Part 80 (47CFR) and Part 2 (47CFR)
Size: 7”mono 223 x 204 x 75mm (8.8" x 8" x 3"), excluding bracket
7” color 223 x 205 x 152 mm (8.8" x 8.1" x 6"), excluding bracket
Weight 1.2 kg(2.6lbs)
Mounting Bracket with panel mount option
Power External 10.7 - 44 V DC required

Floating earth/fully isolated
7"mono 10 W consumption with full backlighting
7” color 20 Wmax. consumption with full brightness
Environmental: Waterproof to CFR46; suitable for external mounting

Op/Storage Temp. Range -mono -10°C to +70°C
- color -10°C to +50°C
Humidity limit up to 95% at 35°C non-condensing
Controls 11 defined keys, 4 soft keys and trackpad
Cursor Context sensitive, provides range/bearing or lat/lon
Display Type: - mono 7" Film Super Twist Neumatic (FSTN) LCD, monochrome with
4 gray scales
- color color TFT LCD
Resolution:
Display Size 7"mono 7" diagonal - 143 mm x 111 mm

7"color 136 mm x 100 mm
Mono LCD Contrast 100 levels, selectable via soft keys.
Languages UK English, US English, Danish, French, German, Dutch, Ital-

ian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish,
Finnish
Connectors 13 pin scanner

3 pin SeaTalk input/output
4 pin NMEA output
7 pin power including 2 NMEA input channels
Interfaces 1 x SeaTalk, receive and transmit

1 x NMEA 0183, transmit
2 x NMEA 0183, receive C-MAP cartridge reader - 2 slots
Cursor Echo Cursor Echo between radar and chart on split screen and/or
separate displays connected via SeaTalk.
A-2 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays
Man Overboard Mark placed with course line; readout shows range, bearing,
7" SL70RC PLUS
Series Displays
(MOB Mode) lat/lon of MOB and time elapsed since MOB.
Screen Functions Full, half and quarter screens available dependent on function
Radar/Chart Overlay Radar image can be overlaid on full-screen chart

(color display only)
Data Boxes Up to six user selectable information boxes
Radar Features
Range Scales (Range Rings) 0.125 (0.0625), 0.25 (0.125), 0.5 (0.125), 0.75 (0.25), 1.5 (0.25),
3 (0.5), 6 (1), 12 (2), 24 (4), 48 (8) or 72 (12) nm selectable (depen-
dent on scanner).
Performance limited by the scanner type andposition.
Range scales can be customized
Range Ring Accuracy Better than +/– 1.5% of the max. range scale in use,
or 22 m (72 ft.), whichever is the greatest.
Bearing Accuracy +/– 1°
Variable Range Markers 2xVRMs, readout nm, kyds, sm, km
Electronic Bearing Lines 2xEBLs, floating if required, resolution 1°
Bearing Scale 360° graduated at 10° intervals
Minimum Range 23 m (25 yds)
Range Discrimination 23 m (25 yds)
Presentation Modes Head up, Course up or North up (selectable True or Magnetic)

Relative or True Motion
Scanner Control Interference rejection, standby/transmit modes, pulse selection,

Tune, Rain, FTC, and Sea controls, with selection of manual or auto-
matic control of gain, sea clutter and tune (Auto GST ) TM
Magnetic Sensor NMEA or Seatalk
Waypoint Navigation Lollipop symbol, WPT range, bearing, TTG or lat/lon readout
Marks 100 Mark database
MARPA Manual acquisition of 10 targets, automatic tracking, dangerous

target alarms, safe zone, target history, true or relative vectors
Variation Source Auto (SeaTalk/NMEA/Internal algorithm) or Manual
Guard Zone Alarm 2 guard zones, selectable sensitivity level, audible alarm
Radar/Chart Synchroniza- User selectable in split screen mode provided chart data available
tion
Zoom Mode x2, from 0.25 nm to maximum range, in 1/4 window and - color
display only - full screen from 1/4 window
Off Centre Function 66% of radius (except maximum range)

Appendix A: Specification A-3
Display Windows Radar, Chart, CDI, BDI and Navdata
7" SL70RC PLUS

Series Displays
Wakes Short, medium, long, off
Target Expansion Operator selectable
Timed TX Rotation periods: 10, 20 or 30 scans

Repetition periods: 3, 5, 10 or 15 minutes
Chartplotter Features
Cartography C-MAP® NT micro cartridges available from C-MAP®

Chart of the world built in
Display Windows Chart, Radar, Data Log, BDI, CDI, Navdata
Chart Scaling 1/64 nm (if cartographic data is available) to 4000 nm
Presentation Modes North up (selectable True or Magnetic) Head up or Course up
Waypoints 1000 waypoints entered via cursor, lat/lon, range and bearing from
present position or at vessels position.
16 character name can be assigned
Additional storage available on User Cartridges
Waypoint Transfer Current route via Seatalk, NMEA
Routes A route plan may contain up to 50 waypoints. Up to 20 routes can

be stored in the units internal memory
SmartRoute to create a route from a track history
Track History 5 tracks with up to 750 points in each can be stored in the units
internal memory
Alarms Programmable arrival, cross track error, anchor drift, position fix/
data loss warning, countdown timer and alarm clock
Navigation Information Own ships position in Lat/Lon, XTE, TTG and SOG/COG selectable.
Mileage scale ruler. Bearing and distance to waypoint. Bearing and
distance to cursor, SeaTalk data (see ‘interfacing’ section)
Variation Source Auto (SeaTalk/NMEA/Internal algorithm) or Manual
Chart/Radar Synchroniza- User selectable in split screen mode provided radar/chart data
tion available
A-4 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays
Interfacing
7" SL70RC PLUS
Series Displays
SeaTalk Input Depth, Speed Over Ground & Course Over Ground, Position,
Waypoint number, range, bearing and time to go, Speed through
water, Time, Cross Track Error, Heading, Wind, Date, Log/Trip, Pilot
Status, Temperature, Man Overboard, and cursor position
NMEA Input NMEA 0183 (GLL, GGA, GLC, GTD, VTG, BWC, BWR, RMA, RMB,
RMC, XTE, VHW, HDG, HDM, HDT, DBT, DPT, APB,VLW, MWV,
MTW,WPL, RTE and ZDA)
SeaTalk Output Cursor data, Guard zone alarm and Navigational data bridged
from NMEA
NMEA Output APB, BWC, BWR,DBT, DPT,GGA, GLL, MTW, RMA, RMB, RMC, RSD,
(User selectable) TTM, VLW, VHW, VTG, WPL, ZDA
Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box B-1
Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction
Using the Auxiliary

Junction Box
Box
The SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box is used to connect SeaTalk GPS and
Differential beacon receivers to yourdisplay.
Note: With the exception of the Raystar 114, when you use the following Dif-
ferential Beacon Receiver configurations, the receiver must be set to AUTO
MODE in the GPS Set-Up page. Manual selections will not be accepted. Refer
to Chapter 6 for details.
The recommended method of providing position, course over ground and
speed over ground information to thedisplays is by connection to a SeaTalk
GPS. The chartplotter and radar/chartplotter displays are supplied with an
Auxiliary Junction Box, whose main purpose is to make this connection
easier. The junction box has two flying leads, one with a SeaTalk plug for
connection to the display and the other lead is for connection to a 12V power
supply (the display does not provide power for the GPS).
The following sections detail the connections to the Auxiliary Junction Box
for several different types of GPS, including a beacon receiver if installed.
Except for Raystar 114, the differential beacon receivers used are Raymarine
NRD-2A, Apelco BR101 and the Autohelm Beacon Receiver.
The connections detailed in the following sections ensure that the GPS will
always operate in SeaTalk mode. Note that the Raystar 112LP must be the
SeaTalk version.
B-2 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays
Raystar 112, 105, Apelco 182 and 182XT

Raystar 112, 105,
Apelco 182 and
In order to connect your GPS to yourdisplay, you must first cut off the 6-pin
182XT
connector and strip back the insulation on all the wires. Connect to the
Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the first illustration below.
To connect your Differential Beacon Receiver, you must cut off the 5-pin
connector (Raytheon and Apelco versions), strip back the insulation on all the
wires and connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the second
illustration below.
CAUTION:
Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or
connections.
To Display Unit
SeaTalk Socket
Black
Red From
Yellow GPS
Black Green sensor
12V White
Power
Brown
Supply
(fused) Red
D4294-3
Black
Red From
Yellow GPS
To Display Unit Green sensor
SeaTalk Socket White
Brown
Black
12V
Power
Supply
(fused) Red
Black
Red From
Yellow the
White DBR
Green
D4295-3
Autohelm GPS, Z260 and Z273
Raystar 112, 105,

Apelco 182 and
To connect your GPS to your display connect the wires as shown in the first
182XT
illustration below.
To connect your Differential Beacon Receiver, you must cut off the 5-pin
connector (Raytheon and Apelco versions) strip back the insulation on all the
wires and connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the second
illustration below.
CAUTION:
connections.
To Display Unit
SeaTalk Socket
Black
Red From
Green GPS
Black Yellow sensor
12V White
Power
Brown
Supply
(fused) Red
D4297-3
Black
Red From
Green GPS
To Display Unit Yellow sensor
Brown
Black
12V
Power
Supply
(fused) Red
Black
Red From
Yellow the
White DBR
Green
D4298-3
Raystar 112LP (SeaTalk version)

Raystar 112, 105,
Apelco 182 and
To connect your Raystar 112LP to your display, refer to the first illustration
182XT
below or follow the instructions in Chapter 8.

To connect the Raystar 112LP and your Differential Beacon Receiver, cut off
the 5-pin connector and strip back the red, black and green wires. Remove the
sleeve from the end of the Raystar 112LP cable to expose the green and brown
wires, then connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the second
illustration below.
CAUTION:
connections.
To Display Unit
SeaTalk Socket Screen From
Red GPS
Yellow sensor
Black
12V
Power
Supply
(fused) Red
D4292-3
Screen
Red From
Yellow GPS
Green sensor
To Display Unit Brown
SeaTalk Socket
Black
12V
Power
Supply
(fused) Red
Black
White From
Red the
Green DBR
Yellow
D4296-3
Raystar 114 Combined GPS and Differential Beacon
Raystar 112, 105,

Apelco 182 and
Receiver
182XT
To connect your Raystar 114 Combined GPS and Differential Beacon
Receiver to your display, cut off the 5-pin connector, strip back the insulation
on all the wires and connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the
illustration below.
CAUTION:
connections.
Note: You can use the GPS Set-Up page to manually tune the Raystar 114. Re-
fer to Chapter 6 for details.
To Display Unit Black From

Combined
Red
Yellow GPS/DBR
Green sensor
Black
12V
Power
Supply
(fused) Red
D4301_1
Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differential Receiver

Satellite Differential
Raystar 120 WAAS
To connect your Raystar 120 WAAS Satellite Differential Receiver to your

Receiver
display, connect to the Auxiliary Junction Box as shown in the illustration

below. Optional connections to RTCM are also shown. Note that the green
wire is not used.
CAUTION:
connections.
Black To RTCM
Brown (if used)
To Display Unit
SeaTalk Socket
Brown
From
Screen
GPS
Red
sensor
Black Yellow
12V
Power
Supply
(fused)
Red
D5478-1
Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features C-1
Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features
C-MAP Chart Card

Features
The C_MAP chart cards display cartographic features which are derived from
a library of symbols. The library includes a set of 16 x 16 pixel bitmaps which
provide realistically shaped icons for many chart objects. However, these
complex icons can overlap and clutter the display at some scales, so it possible
for the user to select smaller, simple icons. Some chart objects are represented
by text; in such cases conventional abbreviated text is used, for example, M –
mud, R – rock, Wk – wreck
The chartplotter set up menu provides the sub-menu CUSTOMISE CHART, which
lets you determine how chart features are displayed. You can set the icon
display of many features to custom; you then use the CUSTOM soft key to
switch the customized icons off/on. The factory default for the CUSTOM
options is on.
The chart features controlled from the Customize Chart menu are grouped as
detailed below, some groups are sub-divided into categories
Menu Option Chart Features
CHART TEXT Names
CHART BOUNDARIES Chart Boundaries
SPOT SOUNDINGS Spot Soundings
DEPTH SHADING LIMIT Reference Depth
DEPTH CONTOURS Depths (Bathymetric Lines)

Depth Labels
DEPTH CONTOUR DIS- Depth Contour

PLAY Range
NAV MARKS Lights: Buoys and Beacons: Signals

Light; Buoy, cardinal Anchor
Light moire’ effect; Buoy, installation Cairn
Light float; Buoy, isolated danger Chain/Wire
Light vessel Buoy, lateral Fog signal
Buoy, safe water Radar reflector
Buoy, special purpose Top mark
Buoy, generic Nav aid, generic
Beacon, cardinal Extended nav- aid,
Beacon, isolated dan- generic
ger Radar station
Beacon, lateral Radar transponder bea-
Beacon, safe water con
Beacon, special pur- Radio station
pose
Beacon, generic
LIGHT SECTORS Light Sectors

C-2 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays

C-MAP Chart Card

CAUTION & ROUTING Caution Areas Tracks and Routes
Features
DATA Caution area Deep water route part

Fishing facility Deep water route cen-
Marine farm/cul- terline
ture Fairway
Cable, submarine Ferry route
Cable area Navigation line
Offshore prod’n Precautionary area
area Radar line
Pipeline Radar range
Pipeline area Radio calling
Anchor berth Recommended route
Anchorage area centerline
Cargo tranship- Recommended track
ment area Recommended traffic
Contiguous zone lane part
Continental shelf Traffic separation line
area Traffic separation
Custom zone scheme boundary
Dumping ground Traffic separation
Exclusive economic scheme crossing
zone Traffic separation
Fishery zone scheme lane part
Fishing ground Traffic separation
Free port area scheme roundabout
Harbour area Traffic separation
(administrative) zone
Incineration area Two-way route part
Log pond
National territorial
area
Sea area
Spoil ground
Straight territorial
sea baseline
Submarine transit
lane
Territorial sea area
Restricted area
Sea Plane landing
area
Military practice
area
MARINE FEATURES Tideways & Cur- Seabed bottom

rents Sand waves
Tideway Seabed area
Water turbulence Spring
Tide height Weed/Kelp
C-MAP Chart Card

LAND FEATURES Natural Features Cultural Features Building, religious
Features
Coastline Airport area Building, single
Dune Built-up area Cemetery
Hill Railway Fortified Structure
Land elevation Road crossing Siloway route part
Land region Road part Tank
Land Runway Chimney
Salt pan Sloping ground Dish aerial
Slope topline Square Flagstaff/flagpole
Tree Cable, overhead Flarestack
Vegetation area Fence Mast
Natural Features - Pipeline, overhead Monument
Rivers Pylon Radar dome plane land-
Canal Telepheric ing area
Canal bank Tunnel entrance Tower
Rapids Windmill
River Windmotor
River bank
Waterfall
Lake
Lake shore
ICON DISPLAY Complex (detailed) object/Simple object

The following chart features are always displayed:

C-MAP Chart Card
Menu option Chart features

Features
PORTS Ports: Services Port Information

Berthing facility Coastguard station Port area
Causeway Pilot boarding Harbour master
Checkpoint place Coast Guard
Crane Rescue station Police
Dam Signal station, traf- Customs
Distance mark fic Health emergency
Dock area Signal station, Post office
Dry dock warning Yacht club
Dyke area Boat yard
Dyke crown Accessories
Floating dock Electrical/electronic
Gate repairs
Gridiron Engine repairs
Harbour facility Sailmaker
Hulk Fishing/diving gear,
Landing place SCUBA
Landing stairs Hotel/Inn
Lock basin Restaurant
Oil barrier Bank/Exchange office
Pile Pharmacy
Pontoon Port/Marina
Ramp Slipway
Shoreline construction Boat hoist
Slipway Crane
Weir Fuel station
Small craft facility Water
Electricity
Showers
Launderette
Public toilets
Post box
Public telephone
Refuse bin
Visitor’s berth
Chandler
Provisions
Bottle gas
Car Parking
Parking for boat and trail-
ers
Caravan site
Camping site
Sewerage pump-out sta-
tion
CARTOGRAPHIC Line, generic

OBJECTS Area, generic
NATURAL FEATURES Land area

Bridge
The following chart features are always displayed:
C-MAP Chart Card

Menu option Chart features
Features
ROCKS Underwater Rock
WRECKS Wrecks
DEPTHS 1 Depth area
DEPTHS 2 Dredged area
DEPTHS 3 Intertidal area
PORTS Mooring/Warping facility
CAUTION AREAS Fish haven
OFFSHORE INSTALLA- Diffuser

TIONS Obstruction
Production installation
Offshore platform
AREAS, LIMITS No data area
CARTOGRAPHIC Incomplete survey area

OBJECTS
NATURAL FEATURES (Ice) Ice area

Pingo
COMPOSITE OBJECTS Airport
Anchorage
Channel edge
Deep water route
Defined water
Harbour
Range system
Lighthouse
Mooring trot
Navigation mark, afloat
Navigation mark, fixed in point
Traffic Separation Scheme Sys-
tem
CARTOGRAPHIC AREAS Cartographic II25 area


C-MAP Chart Card
Features
Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted D-1
Appendix D:SeaTalk and NMEA Data
SeaTalk and NMEA

Data Received and
Received and Transmitted
Transmitted
The following table defines the data received on the NMEA/SeaTalk ports.
Data sources are listed in order of priority except where indicated.
Data Received Source
Position (LAT/LON) SeaTalk, GGA, RMC, RMA, GLL
Position (Loran C TD’s) GLC, RMA, GTD
Speed and Course Over Ground SeaTalk, RMC, RMA, VTG
Waypoint Data SeaTalk, RMB, APB, BWC, BWR, RMB, XTE
Depth SeaTalk, DBT, DPT
Apparent Wind Angle and Speed SeaTalk, MWV (relative)
Boat Speed Through Water SeaTalk, VHW
Total Log and Trip Log SeaTalk, VLW
Water Temperature SeaTalk, MTW
Average Boat Speed through the Water SeaTalk only
Heading SeaTalk, HDG, HDM, HDT, VHW
Locked Heading SeaTalk only (Autopilot / Steering Compass)
Magnetic Variation SeaTalk, RMC, RMA, HDG
Rudder Angle (not displayed) SeaTalk only
Time (No priority) SeaTalk, ZDA, GGA, RMC, GLL, BWC, BWR
Date SeaTalk, ZDA, RMC
MOB data SeaTalk only
Autopilot Status (Standby / Auto / Vane / Track) SeaTalk only
Cursor Range and Bearing (from Chartplotter) SeaTalk only

Cursor Range and Bearing (from Radar) SeaTalk, RSD
Global Alarms - Watch alarm, Wind alarm, SeaTalk Only

Autopilot alarms, Depth alarms.
Waypoint arrival SeaTalk, RMB, APB
Waypoint/Route Transfer SeaTalk, WPL, RTE
* If Magnetic Heading is not available, the True Heading and Variation (if available) are used to
generate the magnetic heading.
D-2 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays
The display unit transmits the following data, if available, on SeaTalk:

SeaTalk and NMEA
Data Received and
Transmitted
Data Output SeaTalk NMEA Out
Position (LAT/LON) ✔ GGA, GLL, RMC, RMA
Position (Loran C TD’s) ✔ RMA
Speed Over Ground and ✔ RMC, VTG , RMA

,
Course Over Ground
Waypoint Data ✔ RMB, APB, BWC, BWR
Depth ✔
Apparent Wind Angle and Speed ✔ —
Boat Speed Through Water ✔ —
Total Log and Trip Log ✔
Water Temperature ✔
Heading ✔ VHW
Magnetic Variation ✔ RMA, RMC
Time ✔ ZDA
Date ✔ ZDA
MOB data ✔ —
Cursor Range & Bearing ✔ RSD 2
EBL/VRM Data — RSD 2
Heading mode — RSD 2
Radar display range ✔ RSD 2
Radar Tracked targets — TTM
Waypoint/Route Transfer — WPL, RTE
Global Alarm SeaTalk —

Waypoint Arrival Alarm APB, RMB
4 Bridged from NMEA if selected in the System Set Up menu.

Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor E-1
Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine
G-Series Course
Heading Sensor
Computer
The performance of MARPA and radar/chart overlay (color display only) on
the displays is dependent on the quality of your heading sensor.
Raymarine recommend that, for optimum MARPAand radar/chart overlay
operation, you use the Pathfinder Smart Heading System (which includes the
Gyro Plus 2 unit) or a G-series course computer, connected via NMEA, as
your source of heading data. The G-series course computer uses rate gyro
compensation.
This Appendix provides connection details for a Raymarine 150G or 400G
course computer. For information on the Pathfinder Smart Heading System
refer to the handbook supplied with the compass.
If you have a different heading sensor, or require further assistance, please
contact your authorized Raymarine dealer or Raymarine Technical Support.
G-Series Course Computer

Note: A 150 or 400 course computer coupled to the optional GyroPlus unit
will provide heading data of equal quality to the 150G or 400G course com-
puter. The method of connecting to your display is the same.
If you have a Raymarine 150G or 400G course computer we recommend that
you configure your system as follows and illustrated below:
• Connect the course computer NMEA1 output to the NMEA input and
radar/chart overlay.
• In the System Set Up Menu set Bridge NMEA Heading OFF (see Bridge
NMEA Heading on page 7-8).
E-2 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays

G-Series Course
Scanner
Typical SeaTalk System
Computer
GPS
GAIN
DISPLAY
SEA
MOB
MARKS
MULTI
VRM/EBL
ALARMS RANGE
Fluxgate
Compass POWER ENTER CLEAR MENU
SeaTalk
NMEA
G Series Course Computer
Distribution Panel
12/24V 12/24V
NMEA Supply Supply
SeaTalk SeaTalk
D5969_1
Figure E-1: Radar System with a G-Series Course Computer

Appendix F: Abbreviations F-1
Appendix F: Abbreviations
Abbreviations
A Amp
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AWG American Wire Gauge
BDI Bearing and Distance Indicator
Brg Bearing
CCFL Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp
CD Course Deviation Indicator
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CMG Course Made Good
COG Course Over Ground
CRT Cathode Ray Tube
CTR Center
dB deciBels
DC Direct Current
DMG Distance Made Good
DR Dead Reckoning
EBL Electronic Bearing Line
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
FCC Federal Communication Commission
FLT Float - floating EBL/VRM
ft feet
FTC Fast Time Constant
GPS Global Positioning System
dGPS differential Global Positioning System
GRD Guard Zone
GHz Giga Hertz
HDG Heading
Hz Hertz
MHz Mega Hertz
IEEE Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers
in, " inch
Kg kilogram
kW kilo Watt
lat latitude
lbs pounds
F-2 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays
LCD Liquid Crystal Display

lon longitude
Abbreviations
M Magnetic
m meters
MARPA Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
MBS Main Bang Suppression
mm millimeter
MOB Man OverBoard
MRK Mark
nm nautical mile
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
POS Position (of vessel)
RF Radio Frequency
Rng Range
rpm Revolutions Per Minute
SSB Single Side Band
SHM Ships Heading Marker
SOG Speed Over Ground
STC Sensitivity Time Control
T True
TFT Thin Film Transistor
TTG Time To Go
V Volts
VHF Very High Frequency
VMG Velocity Made Good
VRM Variable Range Marker
WPT Waypoint
XTE Cross Track Error
yds yards
ZMB Zoom Box
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Index CDI
Window Options 2.13
Center Control (Radar) 2.20
Center the Chart 1.10, 2.22
A Changing the Heading Mode 4.1, 4.2
Accessories 8.4 Changing the Radar Range 3.3
Acquire Changing the Targets Display 3.11
a Target 3.26 Chart
Adding Center 1.10, 2.22
a Waypoint to a Route 5.18, 5.28 Data 4.1, 5.2
Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter and Rain Clutter 3.7 Nearest 5.7
Advanced Set Up 7.2, 7.15 Object Information 5.4, 7.17, 7.19
Display Timing 7.15 Port 5.4, 5.5
STC Preset 7.16 Source 5.4
Tune Preset 7.16 Tide 5.4, 5.5
Alarm Clock Alarm 6.4 Definition 1.2
Alarms 3.1, 3.21 Mode 1.4
Alarm Clock 6.4 Full Screen 2.8
Anchor 6.4 Orientation 7.17, 7.18
Arrival 5.31, 6.4 Course Up 7.18
Controlling Guard Zones 3.19, 3.21 Head Up 7.19
Countdown Timer 6.4 North Up 7.18
External 6.4 Scale 2.22, 2.24, 5.2, 6.6
MOB 4.5, 6.6 Simulator 2.1, 2.5, 7.10
Off Track 6.4 Chart Card 1.3, 1.10
Setting 6.1, 6.5 Object Information 5.4, 7.17, 7.19
ALARMS Key 1.15, 3.19, 3.20, 6.4, 6.5 Chart Grid
Alignment On and Off 2.14
Bearing 7.11, 7.13, 8.18 Chart Master 1.2
Anchor Alarm 6.4 Chartplotter
Antenna Size 7.11, 7.13 Control Functions 2.22
Apelco 182 and 182XT GPS B.2 Display Options 1.10
Arrival Alarm 5.31, 6.4 Features 1.10, A.3
Autohelm GPS, Z260 and Z273 B.3 Functions 1.12
B Set Up 7.2, 7.17
Backlight Control 2.6 Custom Options 1.11, 2.16
BDI Radar/Chart Synch 1.10, 2.23, 7.17, 7.19
Window Options 2.13 Cleaning Instructions 9.1
Bearing Alignment 7.11, 7.13, 8.18 CLEAR Key 1.15
Bearing Mode 7.4, 7.6 Clearing
Blind Sectors 3.6 a Track 5.37, 5.39
Bridge NMEA Heading 7.5, 7.8, 8.27 Marks 7.11, 7.12
Brightness Adjustment 2.7 the Current Route 5.18, 5.23
Brightness Control 2.7 Wakes 3.12
C COG (Course Over Ground) 6.1
Cable Runs 8.8 Data Box 7.4
Installation Considerations 8.2 Vector 7.17, 7.19
Cables Combined Display
Inter-unit 8.8, 8.9 Definition 1.2
NMEA 8.8 Combined Radar/Chartplotter
Power 8.8 Identifying Objects 3.1
SeaTalk 8.8 Identifying Objects with Cursor Echo 4.6, 6.7
Cancel Radar/Chart Overlay 2.26
a Target 3.26 Switching Control 2.12
MOB 4.6, 6.7
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Connections 8.12 MARPA Target 3.27

Display Unit 8.13 MOB 4.5, 6.6
NMEA Input 8.13, 8.22, 8.24 Moving 1.14, 2.15
NMEA Output 8.13, 8.26, 8.28 On/Off 2.15, 3.18
Power 8.12 Pilot 7.4
Power & NMEA In 8.13, 8.15, 8.24 Position 7.4
Scanner 8.13, 8.14 Ruler 6.2, 6.3
SeaTalk 8.13, 8.22, 8.23 SOG 7.4
Context-sensitive Cursor 1.14, 2.22 Speed 7.4
Deleting Items 1.14 Temperature 7.4
Contrast Adjustment 2.6 Tide Set/Drift 7.4
Control Functions Time 7.4
Chartplotter 2.22 VMG 7.4
Radar 2.17 VRM/EBL 3.18
Controlling Guard Zone Alarms 3.19, 3.21 Waypoint 7.4
Conventions Used 2.1 Wind 7.4
Countdown Timer Alarm 6.4 XTE 7.4
Course Up 4.2, 7.18 Data Conversion 8.27
Creating a Route 5.18 Data Display 5.25
by Placing Waypoints 5.19 Chart Object 5.4, 7.17, 7.19
from a Track 5.37, 5.41 Nearest 5.7
Using the Waypoint List 5.20 Port 5.4, 5.5
Cross Track Error - See XTE Source 5.4
Current Route 5.18 Tide 5.4, 5.5
Altering 5.29 Route 5.18, 5.24
Clearing 5.18, 5.23 Data from other Equipment 4.1, 6.1, 6.6, 8.27
Cursor 1.13 Chart 4.1
Context-sensitive 1.14, 2.22 COG 6.1
Data Box 2.14 Heading 1.5, 2.26, 3.23, 4.1, 4.5, 6.1, 6.6,
Goto 5.29, 5.33 7.8, E.1
Moving 1.14 Navigation Data 4.1
Readout 7.4, 7.6 NMEA 4.1, 4.4, 6.1, 8.24
Reference 7.4, 7.6 Position 1.5, 2.26, 4.1, 4.5, 6.1, 6.6
Cursor Echo 3.1, 4.1, 6.1, 6.7, 7.5, 7.9 Radar 6.1
Chart 4.6, 6.7, 7.9 SeaTalk 4.1, 4.4, 4.6, 6.1, 6.7, 8.23
Local 4.6, 6.7, 7.9 Speed 4.5, 6.6
Radar 4.6, 6.7, 7.9 Waypoint 4.1
SeaTalk 4.6, 6.7, 7.9 Data Log Mode 1.4, 6.1, 6.10
Custom Options Full Screen 2.8
Chartplotter 1.11, 2.16 Database List 1.13, 1.17
Customizing MARPA 3.26, 3.27
the Chart Display 7.17 Route 5.15, 5.18, 5.22, 5.25
the Screen Presentation Options 2.14 Retrieving 5.23
D Track 5.39
Data Box 2.15, 7.4, 7.6 Waypoint 5.8, 5.9, 5.13, 5.14, 5.19, 5.32
COG 7.4 Date Data Box 7.4
Cursor 2.14 Date Format 7.5, 7.9
Date 7.4 Datum Selection 7.17, 7.19
Depth 7.4 Day/Night 7.4, 7.7
Group of Six 2.15 Dedicated Keys 1.3, 1.13, 1.15
On/Off 2.15 ALARMS 1.15, 3.19, 3.20, 6.4, 6.5
Heading 7.4 CLEAR 1.15
List of 7.4 DISPLAY 1.5, 1.15, 2.8, 2.11, 2.17, 2.27,
Log/Trip 7.4 6.10
ENTER 1.15
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Index iii
GAIN 1.15, 2.27, 3.4, 3.7 E

MARKS 1.15, 4.4, 4.5, 5.9, 5.12, 5.35, 5.36, EBL (Electronic Bearing Lines) 3.1, 3.13
6.6 Display 7.11
MENU 1.15, 2.5, 5.37, 6.8, 7.1, 7.2 Echoes 3.4
MULTI 1.15, 2.7, 3.4, 3.7, 3.22 False 3.5
POWER 1.15, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Indirect 3.6
RANGE 1.15, 2.24, 2.25, 3.3, 5.2 Multiple 3.6
VRM/EBL 1.15, 3.13, 3.14, 6.1, 6.3 Editing
Deleting a Route 5.18, 5.27
a Guard Zone 3.19, 3.21 Using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad 5.17
a Mark 4.5 Waypoint Details 5.8, 5.13
a VRM/EBL 3.16 Electromagnetic Energy 1.iii
with the Context Sensitive Cursor 1.14 EMC
Deleting - See also Erasing Conformance 1.vi, 8.20
Depth Data Box 7.4 Servicing and Safety Guidelines 9.2
Determining Radar Range 3.3 ENTER Key 1.15
D-GPS Set Up Erasing
Beacon Frequency 6.9 a Route 5.18, 5.26
Beacon ID 6.9 a Waypoint 5.8, 5.14
Bit Rate 6.9 Expansion (Radar Targets) 3.4, 3.11, 3.12
Differential Age 6.9 External Alarms 6.4
Signal Strength & Signal to Noise Ratio 6.9 F
Display 2.7 Factory Reset 9.2
Brightness 2.7 False Echoes 3.4, 3.5
Cleaning 9.1 Features
Features 1.3 Chartplotter 1.10, A.3
Lighting 2.6, 2.7 Display 1.3
Operating Modes 1.4 Radar 1.7, A.2
Selecting 2.8 Find Ship 2.22, 2.23
Set Up Options 1.4 Floating VRM/EBLs 3.14, 3.16
DISPLAY Key 1.5, 1.15, 2.8, 2.11, 2.17, 2.27, Follow
6.10 a Route 5.29
Display Options Route Options 5.29, 5.31
Chartplotter 1.10 Stop 5.29, 5.33
Radar 1.7 FTC Control 3.4, 3.7, 3.10
Display Timing Set Up 7.15 Functions
Display Unit 1.iii, 1.3 Chartplotter 1.12
Connections 8.13 Radar 1.9
Console Mounting 8.10 G
Contrast Adjustment 2.6 Gain
Grounding 8.12 Adjusting 3.7
Lighting Adjustment 2.6 Control 3.4
Location 8.5 Recommendations 3.8
Mounting 8.10 GAIN Key 1.15, 2.27, 3.4, 3.7
Specification A.1 Goto
Switching Off 2.4 a Target 5.29, 5.32
Switching On 8.16 a Waypoint 5.29, 5.32
Displaying Cursor 5.29, 5.33
a Waypoint 2.15 Stop 5.29, 5.33
Bearing Data (EBLs) 7.11 GPS
Chart Data 5.3 Positional Accuracy 6.8
Waypoint Data 5.8, 5.12, 5.25 Restart GPS 6.9
Displaying the Radar and Synchronising Radar & Set Up 6.1, 6.8
Chart 2.34 GPS SOG/COG Filter 7.5, 7.10
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G-Series Course Computer E.1 K

Guard Zones 3.1, 3.19 Key Beep 7.4, 7.7
Controlling Alarms 3.19, 3.21 Keys
Deleting 3.19, 3.21 Dedicated 1.3, 1.13, 1.15
Moving 3.19, 3.21 Lighting 2.6, 2.7
Placing 3.19, 3.20 Soft 1.3, 1.13, 1.16, 7.4, 7.7
Reshaping 3.19, 3.21 L
H Language 7.5, 7.10
Half Screen Windows 1.4, 2.8 Lighting Control 2.6
Selecting 2.11 Backlight 2.6
Head Up 4.2, 7.19 Display 2.7
Heading 7.5, 7.8, 8.27 Key 2.7
Heading Data 1.5, 2.26, 3.23, 4.1, 4.5, 6.1, 6.6, Local Cursor Echo 4.6, 6.7, 7.9
7.8, E.1 Location
Heading Data Box 7.4 Display Unit 8.2, 8.5
Heading Mode 4.2, 7.18, 7.19 Log/Trip Data Box 7.4
Changing 4.1 Loran TDs 5.11
Course Up 4.2 M
Effect on VRM/EBLs 4.3 Magnetron 2.2
Head Up 4.2 Maintenance 9.1
North Up 4.2 Make and Follow a Route Scenario 2.30
Selecting 4.3 Managing Tracks 5.37
Heading Vector 7.17, 7.19 Marks 4.1, 4.4, 5.8
Help 7.4, 7.7 Clearing 7.11, 7.12
Help from Raytheon Deleting 4.5
Europe 9.6 Moving 4.5
US 9.5 Options 7.11, 7.12
High Voltage 1.iii Placing 4.4
I Symbol 7.11, 7.12
Identifying False Echoes 3.5 MARKS Key 1.15, 4.4, 4.5, 5.9, 5.12, 5.35, 5.36,
Identifying Objects 3.1 6.6
with Cursor Echo 4.6, 6.7 MARPA 1.9, 3.23
Indirect Echoes 3.6 Database List 3.26, 3.27
Installation Heading Data 1.5
Cable Runs 8.2, 8.8 Set Up 7.2, 7.14
EMC Conformance 8.20 Target Data Box 3.27
EMC Guidelines 8.2 Master Display
Integrated System 8.21 Definition 1.2
Location 8.2, 8.5 Measuring Distances Using the VRM/EBL Key
Integrated System 1.5, 5.18 6.1, 6.2
Definition 1.2 Measuring Range and Bearing 3.1, 3.14
Installation 8.21 Floats 3.14, 3.16
Installation Checks 8.28 MENU Key 1.15, 2.5, 5.37, 6.8, 7.1, 7.2
Switching Control Between Radar and Chart Menu Timeout 7.4, 7.7
2.12 MOB 4.1, 6.1
Interference Rejection 3.4, 3.11, 3.12 Alarm 4.5, 6.6
Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture 3.1, Cancel 4.6, 6.7
3.4 Data Box 4.5, 6.6
Inter-Unit Cable 8.9 Data Selection 7.4, 7.7
Items On-Screen 1.14 Symbol 4.5, 6.6
J Waypoint 4.5, 6.6
Junction Box Modes
for External Instruments 8.25 Chart 1.4, 2.8
Data Log 1.4, 2.8, 6.1, 6.10
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Index v
Full Screen 2.8 Selecting 2.8

Radar 1.4, 2.8 Switching Control 2.12
Radar/Chart Overlay 1.4, 2.8 Orientation - Chart 7.17, 7.18
Mounting the Display Unit 8.10 Overlaying Radar onto Chart 2.26
Console Mounting 8.10 P
Moving Picture Reset 9.2
a Data Box 1.14, 2.15 Pilot Data Box 7.4
a Floating EBL 3.17 Place and Goto a Waypoint Scenario 2.28
a Guard Zone 3.19, 3.21 Placing
a Mark 4.5 a Guard Zone 3.19, 3.20
a VRM/EBL 3.16 a Mark 4.4
a Waypoint 5.8, 5.14, 5.18, 5.27 a VRM/EBL 3.14
the Cursor 1.14 a Waypoint 5.8, 5.9, 5.19
MULTI Key 1.15, 2.7, 3.4, 3.7, 3.22 Plotter Mode 2.25, 7.17, 7.18
Multiple Echoes 3.4, 3.6 Pop-up Menus 1.13, 1.16
N Port Data 5.4, 5.5
Naming Position
a Route 5.18, 5.22, 5.26 a Waypoint 5.8, 5.13
a Track 5.39 Position Data 1.5, 2.26, 4.1, 4.5, 6.1, 6.6
a Waypoint 5.8, 5.13, 5.17 Position Data Box 7.4
Using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad 5.17 Position Offset 7.17, 7.20
Nav Data Positional Accuracy 6.8
from other Equipment 4.1 Power
Window Options 1.5, 2.13 Cable 8.8
Navigation Aid 1.iii Connection 8.12
Navigational Echoes 3.4 for External Equipment 8.12, 8.21
Navigator Keypad 5.9, 5.15 Power & NMEA Input
NMEA 1.5 Connection 8.13, 8.15, 8.24
Cable 8.8 POWER Key 1.15, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Data 4.1, 4.4, 6.1, 8.24 Power-on Reset 9.2
Heading 7.5, 7.8, 8.27 Power-on Sequence 2.2, 2.4
Input Connection 8.13, 8.22, 8.24 Chart Mode 2.4
Output Connection 8.13, 8.26, 8.28 Radar Mode 2.2
NMEA Out Set Up 7.5, 7.9 Predicted Position 7.14
North Up 4.2, 7.18 R
O Radar
Object Information - Chart 7.17, 7.19 Control Functions 2.17
Displaying 5.4 Features 1.7, A.2
Off Track Alarm 6.4 Functions 1.9
Offsetting the Center 1.7, 1.10 Mode
Range Rings 2.21 Full Screen 2.8
Operating Controls Range
Cursor 1.13 Changing 3.3
Database List 1.13, 1.17 Custom Scale 7.11, 7.12
Dedicated Keys 1.3, 1.13, 1.15 Set Up 7.2
Pop-up Menus 1.13, 1.16 Radar/Chart Synch 1.10
Soft Keys 1.3, 1.13, 1.16, 7.4, 7.7 Simulator 2.1, 2.5
Trackpad 1.3, 1.13, 2.22 System Alignment 8.16
Operating Modes 1.4 System Test 8.16
Chart 2.8 Timing Adjustment 8.19
Data Log 2.8, 6.1, 6.10 Typical System Diagram 8.1
Plotter 2.25, 7.17, 7.18 Window Options 2.13
Radar 2.8 Radar Display
Radar/Chart Overlay 2.8, 2.26 Center Control 2.20
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Definition 1.2 NMEA Transfer 5.34

Options 1.7 Retrieving 5.18, 5.23
Range Rings 2.21 Reversing 5.27, 5.28
Radar Master 1.2 Saving 5.18
Radar Mode 1.4 Saving to a User Cartridge 5.34
Radar Set Up 7.11 Transferring 5.34
Radar/Chart Overlay 1.10, 2.26 Route Leg 5.18
Heading Data 1.5 Data Display 5.24
Mode 1.4, 2.8 Routine Checks 9.1
Radar/Chart Synchronization 1.10, 2.23, 7.17, Ruler Data Box 6.2, 6.3
7.19 S
Rain Control 3.4, 3.10 Safe Zone 7.14
Adjusting 3.7 Safety 1.iii, 5.1
Distant Rain 3.10 Electromagnetic Energy 1.iii
Range EMC Guidelines 8.2, 9.2
Changing 3.3 Navigation Aid 1.iii
Control 3.1 Saving
Determining 3.3 a Route 5.18
Scale a Track 5.39
Custom 3.2, 7.11, 7.12 Scale
RANGE Key 1.15, 2.24, 2.25, 3.3, 5.2 Chart 2.22, 2.24, 5.2, 6.6
Range Rings 2.21, 3.2 Radar Range 3.2
On and Off 2.14 Custom 7.11, 7.12
Raystar 112 and 105 GPS B.2 Scanner 1.iii, 1.3
Raystar 112LP GPS B.4 Connection 8.13, 8.14
Raystar 114 GPS B.5 Modes
Raystar 120 WAAS GPS Receiver B.6 Scanner Off 2.2, 2.3
Remote Cursor Echo Standby 1.3, 2.2, 2.3
Chart 4.6, 6.7, 7.9 Timed Transmit 1.3, 7.11, 7.12
Radar 4.6, 6.7, 7.9 Transmit 1.3, 2.2
Removing Switching Off 2.4
a Waypoint from a Route 5.18, 5.28 Transmission Check 8.17
Reshaping Scanner Off Mode 2.2, 2.3
a Guard Zone 3.19, 3.21 Scenarios
Restart Displaying the Radar and Synchronising Radar
GPS 6.9 & Chart 2.34
XTE 5.29, 5.32 Make & Follow a Route 2.30
Retrieving a Route 5.18, 5.23 Place & Goto a Waypoint 2.28
Returning to the Full-Screen Display 2.12 Review Your Passage Plan 2.32
Reverse a Route 5.27, 5.28 Sea Clutter
Review Your Passage Plan Scenario 2.32 Adjusting 3.7
Route Control 3.4
Clearing 5.18 Recommendations 3.9
Creating 5.18 SeaTalk 1.5
Creating from a Track 5.37, 5.41 Cable 8.8
Current 5.18 Connection 8.13, 8.22, 8.23
Data Display 5.18, 5.24 Cursor Echo 4.6, 7.9
Database List 5.15, 5.18, 5.22, 5.23, 5.25 Data 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 6.1, 6.7, 8.23
Editing 5.18, 5.27 Selecting
Using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad a Half Screen Window 2.11
5.17 a Waypoint 5.8, 5.12
Erasing 5.18, 5.26 the Heading Mode 4.3
Follow 5.29 the Operating Mode 2.8
Loading from a User Cartridge 5.34 Send on HSB 7.11, 7.13
Naming 5.18, 5.22, 5.26
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Index vii
Servicing Synchronize Chart and Radar 1.10, 2.23, 7.17

EMC Guidelines 9.2 System
Set Up Options 1.4, 2.16 Connections 8.12
Set Up Parameters Grounding 8.12
GPS Set Up 6.9 Set Up 7.2, 7.4
Seting Up T
a GPS 6.9 Target (Chart) 5.29
Setting Alarms and Timers 6.1, 6.5 Arrival 5.29, 5.31
Setting Up Goto 5.29, 5.32
a GPS 6.1, 6.8, 6.9 Waypoint 5.29, 5.32
Advanced Radar Options 7.2, 7.15 Targets (MARPA) 1.9
Chart Parameters 7.2, 7.17 Acquire 3.26
GPS Set Up Cancel 3.26
Restart GPS 6.9 Data 3.27
Initial Set Up 8.16 History 7.14
MARPA 7.2, 7.14 Vector 7.14
Radar Parameters 7.2, 7.11 Targets (Radar) 1.3, 2.3
System Parameters 7.2, 7.4 Control 3.4
Tracks 5.37, 5.38 Expansion 3.4, 3.11, 3.12
Shadows 3.6 Interference Rejection 3.4, 3.11, 3.12
SHM (Ship's Heading Marker) 1.7, 3.19 Wakes 3.4, 3.11, 3.12
Head Up Mode 2.21 Temperature Data Box 7.4
Side Lobes 3.5 Terminology 1.2
Simulator 7.5, 7.10 Tide Data 5.4, 5.5
Chart 2.1, 2.5 Tide Set/Drift Data Box 7.4
Radar 2.1, 2.5 Tide Vector 7.17, 7.19
SmartRoute 5.41 Time Data Box 7.4
Soft Key Labels 7.7 Time Format 7.5, 7.9
Soft Keys 1.3, 1.13, 1.16, 7.4, 7.7 Time Offset 7.5, 7.9
SOG (Speed Over Ground) Data Box 7.4 Timed Transmit Mode 1.3, 7.11, 7.12
Specification Timers
Display A.1 Alarm Clock 6.4
Speed Data 4.5, 6.6 Countdown 6.4
Speed Data Box 7.4 Setting 6.1
ST60/80 Navigator Keypad 5.9, 5.15, 5.17 Trackpad 1.3, 1.13, 2.22
Standby Mode 1.3, 2.2, 2.3 Tracks
Status Bar 1.7, 1.10 Clearing 5.37, 5.39
STC Preset 7.16 Converting to Route 5.41
Stop Database List 5.39
Follow 5.29, 5.33 Managing 5.37, 5.39
Goto 5.29, 5.33 Naming 5.39
Track - See Clear Track Using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad
Switching 5.17
Chart Grid On and Off 2.14 Saving 5.39
Chartplotter On 2.4 Setting Up 5.37, 5.38
Cursor Data Box On and Off 2.14 Transferring
Data Boxes On/Off 2.15 a Route 5.34
Databoxes On/Off 3.18 a Waypoint 5.8, 5.18, 5.34
Display On and Off 2.4, 8.16 Transmission Check 8.17
Range Rings On and Off 2.14 Transmit Mode 1.3, 2.2, 2.3
Scanner Off 2.4 Tune Preset 7.16
Symbol Tuning the Receiver 3.4, 3.9
Marks 7.11, 7.12 U
MOB 4.5, 6.6 Units 7.4, 7.7
Waypoint 5.8, 5.13, 7.17, 7.19
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User Cartridge 5.34 X

V XTE (Cross Track Error)
Variation Source 7.4, 7.8 Data Box 7.4
Vectors 7.17, 7.19 Restart 5.29, 5.32
MARPA Target 7.14 Z
VMG Data Box 7.4 Zoom 1.7, 1.10, 2.17, 2.18
VRM (Variable Range Markers) 3.1, 3.13
VRM/EBL 3.14, 3.16
Data Box 3.18
Effect of Heading Mode 4.3
VRM/EBL Key 1.15, 3.13, 3.14, 6.1, 6.3
W
WAAS B.6
Wakes 3.4, 3.11
Clearing 3.12
Warranty 1.v
Waypoint 2.15, 4.1, 7.17, 7.19
Adding to a Route 5.18, 5.28
Data Box 7.4
Data Display 5.8, 5.12, 5.25
Database List 5.8, 5.9, 5.13, 5.14, 5.19, 5.32
Displaying 2.15
Editing 5.8
Editing Details 5.13
Erasing 5.8, 5.14
Goto 5.29, 5.32
Loading from a User Cartridge 5.34
MOB 4.5, 6.6
Moving 5.8, 5.14, 5.18, 5.27
Naming 5.8, 5.13
Numbers 7.14, 7.17, 7.19
Placing 5.8, 5.9, 5.19
Position 5.8, 5.13
Removing from a Route 5.18, 5.28
Saving to a User Cartridge 5.34
Selecting 5.8, 5.12
Symbol 5.8, 5.13, 7.17, 7.19
Target 5.29, 5.32
Transferring 5.8, 5.18, 5.34
Transferring on NMEA 5.34
Transferring on SeaTalk 5.34
Waypoint List
Creating a Route 5.20
Wind Data Box 7.4
Window Options
BDI 2.13
CDI 2.13
Chartplotter 2.13
Full Screen 1.4
Half Screen 1.4, 2.8
Nav Data 1.5, 2.13
Radar 2.13
World Map 1.10, 5.2
Limited Warranty Certificate
Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials and
workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under
normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to end user, except as provided below.
Defects will be corrected by Raymarine or an authorized Raymarine dealer. Raymarine will, except as
provided below, accept labor cost for a period of 2 years/24 months from the date of sale to end user. During
this period, except for certain products, travel costs (auto mileage and tolls) up to 100 round trip highway miles
(160 kilometres) and travel time of 2 hours, will be assumed by Raymarine only on products where proof of
installation or commission by authorized service agents, can be shown.
Warranty Limitations
Raymarine Warranty policy does not apply to equipment which has been subjected to accident, abuse or
misuse, shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or non-authorized service, or equipment on
which the serial number has been altered, mutilated or removed.
Except where Raymarine or its authorized dealer has performed the installation, it assumes no responsibility
for damage incurred during installation.
This Warranty does not cover routine system checkouts or alignment/calibration, unless required by
replacement of part(s) in the area being aligned.
A suitable proof of purchase, showing date, place, and serial number must be made available to Raymarine or
authorized service agent at the time of request for Warranty service.
Consumable items, (such as: Chart paper, lamps, fuses, batteries, styli, stylus/drive belts, radar mixer
crystals/diodes, snap-in impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings, and impeller shaft) are specifically
excluded from this Warranty.
Magnetrons, Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT), TFT Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and cold cathode fluorescent
lamps (CCFL), hailer horns and transducers are warranted for 1 year/12 months from date of sale. These items
must be returned to a Raymarine facility.
All costs associated with transducer replacement, other than the cost of the transducer itself, are specifically
excluded from this Warranty.
Overtime premium labor portion of services outside of normal working hours is not covered by this Warranty.
Travel cost allowance on certain products with a suggested retail price below $2500.00 is not authorized.
When/or if repairs are necessary, these products must be forwarded to a Raymarine facility or an authorized
dealer at owner’s expense will be returned via surface carrier at no cost to the owner.
Travel costs other than auto mileage, tolls and two (2) hours travel time, are specifically excluded on all
products. Travel costs which are excluded from the coverage of this Warranty include but are not limited to:
taxi, launch fees, aircraft rental, subsistence, customs, shipping and communication charges etc. Travel costs,
mileage and time, in excess to that allowed must have prior approval in writing.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW:
(1) THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS INDICATED HEREIN, AND NO
OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES SHALL BE BINDING ON RAYMARINE INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
(2) Raymarine shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or special (including punitive or multiple)
damages.
All Raymarine products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to navigation. It is the responsibility of the
user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill independent of any Raymarine equipment.
Document number: 84066-8

April 2001
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iv SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays

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System Display Scanner Chartplotter

Note: Radar systems are supplied with an appropriate Raymarine scanner

TFT Color LCD Displays

vi SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays

Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................1.1

Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display ....................................2.1

viii SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays

2.4 Radar Display Control Functions ............................................... 2.17

Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations ..........................................................3.1

Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations ........................................................4.1

Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations ..........................................................5.1

x SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays

Going To an Individual Target Point ........................................... 5.32

Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations ..............................................................6.1

Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults ...................................................7.1

Variation Source ........................................................................... 7.8

Chapter 8: Installation ......................................................................................8.1

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8.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components ................................. 8.4

Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving ..............................................9.1

Appendix A: Specification ................................................................................... A.1

Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box ................................................. B.1

Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features .......................................................... C.1

Appendix E: Connecting a Raymarine Heading Sensor ...................................E.1

Appendix F: Abbreviations ..................................................................................F.1

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Chapter 1: Overview 1-1

How to Use This

1-2 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays

Chapter 6 provides detailed operating information for further chart functions,

including measuring distances, man overboard and cursor echo. It includes

instructions for setting up a differential GPS.

Chapter 1: Overview 1-3

PLUS Display Units

1-4 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays

• Half-screen windows to display additional data: Course Deviation Indica-

tor (CDI), Bearing and Distance Indicator (BDI), navigation data.

Table 1-1: Operating Modes and Window Options

Radar Mode CDI, BDI, Chart or Nav Data

Radar/Chart Overlay Windows not available

Chapter 1: Overview 1-5

Half-Screen Window Options

Heading and Position

Heading and Position Data

Providing Heading Data for Radar/Chart Overlay and MARPA

1-6 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays

Other heading sensors connected on NMEA may provide satisfactory results

in reasonable sea states. However, in unsettled conditions a rate gyro compass

Contact Raymarine Customer Services or your authorized Raymarine dealer

Chapter 1: Overview 1-7

1.2 The Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display

The Pathfinder Radar

Pathfinder Radar PLUS Display Options

1-8 SL70MRC & SL70CRC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/Chartplotter Displays