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disclaimer.pdf
- HSB Series Color LCD Display Owner’s Handbook
  - March 2000
  - SAFETY NOTICES
- Preface
  - TFT LCD Displays
    - CAUTION:
    - To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is advisable to replace the su...
  - Warranty
  - EMC Conformance
- Contents
  - Chapter 1: Overview 1-1
    - 1.1 Introduction 1-1
    - 1.2 The Pathfinder Radar Display 1-8
    - 1.3 The Chartplotter Display 1-11
    - 1.4 Operating Controls 1-14
  - Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display 2-1
    - 2.1 Introduction 2-1
    - 2.2 Switching the Display On and Off 2-2
    - 2.3 Controlling the Display 2-7
    - 2.4 Radar Display Control Functions 2-16
    - 2.5 Chart Display Control Functions 2-20
    - 2.6 Typical Chart Scenarios 2-25
  - Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations 3-1
    - 3.1 Introduction 3-1
    - 3.2 Range Control 3-2
    - 3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture 3-4
    - 3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs 3-13
    - 3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms 3-19
    - 3.6 MARPA 3-23
  - Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations 4-1
    - 4.1 Introduction 4-1
    - 4.2 Changing the Heading Mode 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
    - 5.3 Working with Waypoints 5-8
    - 5.4 Working with Routes 5-14
    - 5.5 Following Routes and Going to Points 5-23
    - 5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes 5-28
    - 5.7 Using Tracks 5-30
  - 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
    - 6.4 Man Overboard (MOB) 6-6
    - 6.5 Cursor Echo 6-7
    - 6.6 GPS Setup 6-8
    - 6.7 Data Log Mode 6-9
  - 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
    - 7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters 7-10
    - 7.5 MARPA Set Up Parameters 7-13
    - 7.6 Advanced Settings 7-14
    - 7.7 Chart Set Up Parameters 7-16
  - Chapter 8: Installation 8-1
    - 8.1 Introduction 8-1
    - 8.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components 8-4
    - 8.3 Selecting the Display Unit Location 8-5
    - 8.4 Cable Runs 8-8
    - 8.5 Mounting the Display Unit 8-10
    - 8.6 System Connections 8-12
    - 8.7 Radar System Tests and Post Installation Alignment 8-16
    - 8.8 Integrated Systems 8-21
    - 8.9 Integrated System Checks 8-30
  - Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving 9-1
    - 9.1 Maintenance 9-1
    - 9.2 Resetting the System 9-3
    - 9.3 Problem Solving 9-4
  - Appendix A: Specification A-1
  - Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box B-1
  - Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features C-1
  - Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted D-1
  - Appendix E: Connecting A Raytheon ST80 Active Compass for MARPA E-1
  - Appendix F: Abbreviations F-1
  - Index i
  - HSB Series
  - Color LCD Display
  - Owner’s
  - Handbook
- Chapter 1: Overview
  - 1.1 Introduction
    - How to Use This Handbook
    - Terminology
    - General
      - Figure 11: Radar System
      - Display Unit
      - Scanner
    - Display Unit Features
    - Operating Modes
      - Half -Screen Window Options
        Figure 12: Full Screen Operating Modes
  - 1.2 The Pathfinder Radar Display
    - Pathfinder Radar Options
  - 1.3 The Chartplotter Display
    - Chartplotter Display Options
      - Figure 13: Typical Chartplotter Display
    - Chartplotter Functions
  - 1.4 Operating Controls
    - Figure 14: LCD Display Control Keys
    - Trackpad and Cursor
      - Moving the Cursor
      - Context-Sensitive Cursor Control
    - Dedicated Keys
      - 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.
    - Soft Keys
      - 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.
    - Pop-Up Menus
      - Figure 15: Typical Pop-up Menu
    - Database Lists
      - Figure 16: Typical Database List
- Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display
  - 2.1 Introduction
    - Conventions Used
    - Simulator
  - 2.2 Switching the Display On and Off
    - Radar Mode
      - To switch the Radar on, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps. The keys light up, the...
        Figure 21: Switching on the Radar Display
      - To switch the radar scanner from Standby mode to Transmit mode, press the POWER key.
        Figure 22: Radar Transmit Mode
      - You can switch on and adjust the display backlighting and contrast, if required, as described lat...
      - To switch to Standby mode, press the POWER key. The display returns to the Standby screen, and th...
      - To use Scanner off mode:
        1. Ensure that the radar is in Standby mode, warming up, or (if the unit is a Repeater) displayin...
        2. Press the CLEAR key. The message STANDBY. RADAR DATA NOT AVAILABLE appears in the radar pictur...
    - Chart Mode
      - To switch the display on in chartplotter mode, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps....
      - CAUTION:
      - Raychart chart displays are based on cartographic data that C-MAP believes to be accurate. Howeve...
        Figure 23: Switch On - Chart Mode
    - Switch Off
      - CAUTION:
      - To provide protection against the damaging effects of UV light, it is advisable to replace the su...
        To switch the scanner and display unit off, press and hold the POWER key for three seconds. A cou...
        Figure 24: Switch Off
    - Simulator Mode
      - To view simulated image:
      - 1. Press MENU followed by the SYSTEM SET UP soft key. 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 ...
        3. In the system set up menu, press RADAR to view a simulated radar image, DATA to view the chart...
        4. Press ENTER twice to return to the default display.
    - Changing the Brightness
      - 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):
        2. The LIGHT soft key indicates the brightness level, use the trackpad (up or down) to increase o...
        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...
  - 2.3 Controlling the Display
    - Chart
    - Radar
    - Selecting the Mode of Operation
      - To change the mode, press the DISPLAY key to show the DISPLAY pop-up, then press again to cycle t...
        Figure 25: Using the DISPLAY Key
      - Selecting a Half-Screen Window for Display
        To select a window for display:
        From the full-screen Radar or Chart mode, press the DISPLAY key. The following soft keys are disp...
        4. To select a different window, press either SELECT WINDOWS soft key until the required window i...
      - Switching Control Between Radar & Chart Screens
        Radar:
        Chart:
        To change the active window, press the RDR CHRT soft key to toggle control between the radar and ...
      - Returning to the Full-Screen Display
        Press and hold the DISPLAY key for 2 seconds to return to the currently selected full-screen (upp...
        Figure 26: Radar Half-Screen Window Options
    - Customizing the Screen Presentation Options
      - Radar:
      - Chart:
      - Switching the Cursor Data Box On and Off
        To control the cursor data box:
        1. Press the SCREEN soft key.
        2. Press the CRSR BOX soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF.
        3. To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER.
        You can move the cursor data box using the context-sensitive cursor.
      - Switching Radar Range Rings or Chart Grid On and Off
        To turn the range rings or chart grid on or off:
        1. Press the SCREEN default soft key.
        2. Press the RANGE RINGS or the CHRT GRID soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or from O...
      - Data Boxes
        To switch the group of data boxes on or off:
        1. Press the SCREEN default soft key.
        2. Press the DATABOXES soft key to toggle the setting from ON to OFF or from OFF to ON.
        To move any data box:
        1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the box until the letters BOX are displayed.
        2. Press ENTER to take control of the box, use the trackpad to move it to the required position, ...
      - Waypoint Display - Radar mode
        To display the active waypoint:
        1. Press the SCREEN soft key.
        2. Press the WAYPOINT soft key to toggle the setting ON.
        Figure 27: Active Waypoint on a Radar Display
      - Custom Options - Chart mode
        To switch the customized options on or off:
        1. Press the SCREEN default soft key.
        2. Press the CUSTOM soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF.
  - 2.4 Radar Display Control Functions
    - Using the Zoom Function
      - To enlarge an area:
      - 1. Press the DISPLAY key. The soft key labels are updated.
        2. Press the ZOOM soft key to display the following soft keys
        3. Press the required zoom option soft key, INTO WIN or FROM WIN.
        4. Use the trackpad to move the zoom box to the required area, and press ENTER.
        To move the enlarged area in view in the window:
      - 1. Move the cursor over the edge of the zoom box in the original radar picture, until the letters...
        2. Press ENTER to take control of the zoom box. The cursor shape changes to a four-way arrow.
        3. Use the trackpad to move the zoom box over the required area.
        4. Press ENTER again to drop the zoom box, update the enlarged version, and return the cursor to ...
        Figure 28: Radar Display Zoom Window
    - Offsetting the Center
      - To change the center:
      - 1. Move the cursor over the center of the radar picture, until the letters CTR are displayed.
        2. Press ENTER to take cursor control of the center point. The cursor changes to a four-headed ar...
        3. Move the cursor to the required off-center position.
        4. Press ENTER again to set the position and return to normal cursor control.
        Figure 29: Radar Display with an Offset Center
        To return the center of the radar picture to the center of the screen, repeat step1 and then pre...
    - Hiding the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM)
      - To hide the heading marker:
      - 1. Position the cursor over the heading marker, so that the text SHM is displayed.
        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
      - Changing the Chart Center
        To center the chart:
        1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the vessel’s position. The cursor text POS is displayed.
        2. Press CLEAR. The chart is moved so that your vessel’s position is in the center of the screen.
        To move your vessel’s position off-center:
        1. Move the cursor over your vessel’s position until the letters POS are displayed.
        2. Press ENTER to take control of the chart position. The letters POS are now in inverse video, a...
        Figure 210: Changing the Chart Center
        3. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required position.
        4. Press ENTER to select the position and return to normal cursor control. The chart is redrawn w...
      - Using FIND SHIP
        To release the cursor from homed mode press the trackpad to move the cursor away from the vessel’...
        Synchronise the Radar and Chart
      - Changing the Chart Scale
        To change the scale quickly, press and hold the required arrow on the RANGE key.
        To zoom in to a larger-scale (more detailed) 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.
        3. If further chart enlargement is available using the current chart card you can press the botto...
        Figure 211: Chart Boundaries
        4. When no further chart detail is available, as you press the bottom of the RANGE key, the effec...
        To zoom out to a smaller-scale (less detailed) chart, simply press the upper part of the RANGE ke...
  - 2.6 Typical Chart Scenarios
    - Place and Goto a Waypoint
    - Make and Follow a Route
    - Review Your Passage Plan
    - Displaying the Radar and Synchronizing Radar & Chart
- Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations
  - 3.1 Introduction
  - 3.2 Range Control
    - Changing the Range
      - Figure 31: Changing the Radar Range
      - Each time you press the RANGE key, the range changes to the next available setting. The system wi...
      - To change the range quickly, press and hold the required arrow on the RANGE key.
      - The Standard Range Scale
    - Determining Actual Radar Range
      - Figure 32: Determining Radar Range
  - 3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture
    - Identifying False Echo Returns
      - Side Lobes
        Figure 33: Side Lobes
      - Indirect Echoes
        Figure 34: Indirect Echoes
      - Multiple Echoes
        Figure 35: Multiple Echoes
      - Blind Sectors or Shadow Effect
    - Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune
      - Figure 36: Radar Status Bar
      - To adjust a parameter:
      - 1. Select a range appropriate to the adjustment you wish to make. The optimum Tune setting varies...
        2. Press GAIN or MULTI. The slider soft keys are displayed. The last-used slider is highlighted (...
        3. Press the required soft key so that the slider box is highlighted. The TUNE and GAIN soft keys...
        4. Use the trackpad to move the slider up or down. You can press and hold the control to move the...
        5. When you have set all the controls to the levels you require, press ENTER, or CLEAR to clear t...
      - Gain Control and Sea Control
        Gain Control
        Sea Clutter Control
        Figure 37: Sea Clutter
      - Tuning the Receiver
      - Rain Clutter Control, using RAIN and FTC
        Figure 38: Rain Clutter
    - Changing the Targets Display
      - Figure 39: 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 curren...
        2. Press the appropriate soft key to toggle the required setting between OFF and ON.
        3. When the required options are highlighted, press ENTER. The screen returns to the default disp...
      - Interference Rejection
        Figure 310: Interference Rejection
      - Target Expansion
      - Target Wakes
  - 3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs
    - Figure 311: EBL and VRM Displays
    - Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel
      - Placing a VRM/EBL
        To place a VRM/EBL when one is not already displayed:
        1. Press VRM/EBL.
        Figure 312: Placing a VRM
        2. If required, use the trackpad controls to change the radius (range) of the VRM circle and the ...
        3. Press ENTER to drop the VRM/EBL. The radar shows this VRM/EBL as a short-dashed line, and the ...
        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 context-sensitive cursor.
        To place a VRM/EBL when one is already displayed:
        1. Press VRM/EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
        2. Press the soft key for the VRM/EBL you require, to toggle the setting from OFF to ON.
        3. Position the EBL/VRM using the trackpad, and press ENTER to drop it. The radar shows the VRM/E...
      - Moving an Existing VRM/EBL
        To move the VRM and/or EBL:
        1. Move the cursor over the VRM or EBL you wish to change. If you wish to change the VRM and EBL ...
        2. Press ENTER to take control of the object. The object(s) under control is displayed as a solid...
        3. Move the EBL to the new angle and/or change the VRM radius (range) using the trackpad controls.
        4. Press ENTER again to drop the VRM/EBL in its new position, or CLEAR to abandon the operation a...
      - Deleting an Existing VRM/EBL
        You can delete a VRM/EBL by using the VRM/EBL key to display the soft keys, and pressing the requ...
        Alternatively, you can delete an existing VRM/EBL using the context- sensitive cursor. To do so:
        1. Move the cursor over the VRM/EBL you wish to control, until the letters VRM, EBL, or VRM/EBL a...
        2. Press CLEAR.
    - Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT)
      - Floating a VRM/EBL
        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 previous 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.
        4. Press the FLOAT 1 soft key to float VRM/EBL1, or the FLOAT 2 soft key to float VRM/EBL2.
        5. Use the trackpad to move the origin of the VRM/EBL to the required position (over the first ta...
        6. Press ENTER to drop the VRM/EBL in its new position, or CLEAR to abandon the operation and ret...
        7. Use the context-sensitive cursor to take control of the VRM and/or EBL, to obtain the range an...
        8. Read the range and bearing information from the VRM/EBL data box.
      - Moving and Unfloating a Floating EBL
        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 ...
        2. If you wish to unfloat the VRM/EBL, press CLEAR. The origin of the VRM/EBL is reset to your ve...
        3. Alternatively, if you wish to move the floating VRM/EBL, press ENTER to take control of it and...
        To unfloat a floating VRM/EBL using the keys:
        1. Press VRM/EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
        2. Press the FLOAT soft key.
        3. Press the UNF LOAT 1 soft key to unfloat VRM/EBL1, or the UNFLOAT 2 soft key to unfloat VRM/EBL2.
    - Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes
      - To move a VRM/EBL data box, using the context-sensitive cursor:
      - 1. Move the cursor over the box until the letters BOX are displayed, and press ENTER to take curs...
        2. Use the trackpad to move the box to its new location, and press ENTER to drop it and return to...
        To control the VRM/EBL data boxes:
      - 1. Press VRM//EBL to display the VRM/EBL soft keys.
        2. Press the VRM/EBL DATABOX soft key to toggle the setting from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF.
  - 3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms
    - Figure 313: Guard Zone Display
    - Placing a Guard Zone
      - To place a guard zone:
      - 1. Press ALARMS. The soft keys are displayed.
        2. If necessary, press the soft key for the guard zone you require, to toggle the setting between...
        Figure 314: Placing a Guard Zone
        3. If necessary, use the trackpad to move the corner of the guard zone to the required position. ...
        4. Press ENTER to drop the corner in its new position and redraw the zone, or CLEAR to abandon th...
        5. If required, use the context-sensitive cursor to reposition other corners/ sides of the zone i...
    - Moving, Reshaping or Deleting a Guard Zone
      - You can move, reshape or delete an existing guard zone using the context- sensitive cursor. To do...
      - 1. Move the cursor over the guard zone corner or side that you wish to control, until the letters...
        2. If you wish to delete the whole zone, press CLEAR.
        3. Alternatively, if you wish to move the corner or side, press ENTER to take control of it. The ...
        4. Move the corner or side to the new position, as described on the previous page.
        5. Press ENTER again to drop the corner or side in its new position, or CLEAR to abandon the oper...
        6. If required, reposition the cursor and repeat steps 3 to 5 to move the other corners or sides.
        You can also delete (turn off) a zone by pressing the ALARMS key, and then pressing the appropria...
    - Controlling Guard Zone Alarms
      - To clear the alarm, press any key (on the master or repeater display).
      - To change the alarm sensitivity setting:
      - 1. Press MULTI to display the sliders.
        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 m...
        4. Use the trackpad to increase or decrease the alarm slider setting. You can press and hold the ...
        5. The higher the setting, the more sensitive the alarm, and the smaller the target density requi...
        6. Press ENTER to clear the slider display.
  - 3.6 MARPA
    - Introduction to MARPA
      - SAFTEY NOTICES
      - Risk Assessment
      - Target Data
      - Target Vector and History
      - Repeater Displays
      - Radar Range Scales
    - Using MARPA
      - Acquire a Target
        To acquire a target:
        1. Press the MARPA soft key to display the ACQUIRE TARGET soft keys.
        2. Position the cursor over the required target and press the ACQUIRE TARGET soft key. The symbol...
        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.
        2. Press the CANCEL TARGET soft key to cancel target tracking and remove the symbol from the disp...
        1. Press the default soft key MARPA to display the MARPA soft keys.
        2. Press the MARPA LIST soft key, the database list is displayed.
        3. Use the trackpad to select a target, then press the CANCEL TARGET soft key to remove the selec...
        4. Press CLEAR to remove the database list.
      - View Target Data
        To view (or hide) target data using the context sensitive cursor:
        1. Move the cursor over the target for which you require data. The letters MARPA and the followin...
        2. Press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key to toggle the data box on/off for the selected target.The ...
        Figure 315: MARPA Target Data Box
        To view (or hide) target data using the default soft keys:
        1. Press MARPA to display the MARPA soft keys.
        2. Press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key to toggle the data box on. The target data box is displaye...
        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:
        1. Press MARPA followed by the MARPA LIST soft key, the database list is displayed.
        2. Use the trackpad to select a target, then press the MARPA BOX ON/OFF soft key to toggle the da...
        3. Press CLEAR to remove the database list.
        Figure 316: MARPA Database List
        To cancel all targets:
        1. Press MARPA followed by MARPA LIST to display the database list.
        2. Press the CANCEL ALL soft key. You are prompted to confirm. Press YES to continue, all the MAR...
- Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations
  - 4.1 Introduction
  - 4.2 Changing the Heading Mode
    - True and Relative Motion
      - Figure 41: Radar Heading Modes
      - 1. A locked heading over a SeaTalk connection
        2. The heading at the time Course Up was selected
        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 sel...
        3. Press ENTER to clear the heading mode soft keys. The current orientation is indicated in the s...
  - 4.3 Using Marks
    - To place a mark symbol:
    - 1. Press the MARKS key. The soft keys PLACE MRK AT CURSOR and PLACE MRK AT VESSEL are displayed.
      - 2. To place a mark at the cursor, position the cursor at the required point. If you are displayin...
      - 3. To place a mark at the vessel position, press PLACE MRK AT VESSEL. The mark is placed using th...
      - 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 pre...
        iii. Press CLEAR to keep all the existing marks, and cancel the new mark placement.
        If you have placed a mark and wish to move it later:
    - 1. Move the cursor over the mark until the letters MRK are displayed.
      - 2. Press ENTER to take control of the mark.
      - 3. Move the mark to the new position using the trackpad.
      - 4. Press ENTER again to drop the mark in its new position, or CLEAR to abandon the operation and ...
      - To delete an individual mark, move the cursor over the mark until the letters MRK are displayed, ...
  - 4.4 Man Overboard (MOB)
    - To initiate the MOB procedure, press and hold the MARKS key for two seconds. The Pathfinder Radar...
      - Figure 42: MOB Alarm
    - To cancel the MOB, press and hold the MARK key for 2 seconds.
  - 4.5 Cursor Echo
- Chapter 5: Standard Chart Operations
  - 5.1 Introduction
    - Safety
      - CAUTION:
      - The equipment should not be used as a substitute for good navigational practice nor for official ...
  - 5.2 Using Chart Cards
    - 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 illustration.
        4. Gently push the card into one of the two slots. It will only go in if it is correctly oriented...
        5. Close the card cover until it clicks shut, to prevent water entering the display unit.
        Figure 51: Removing the Chart Card
    - Removing a Chart Card
      - 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 re...
        3. Remember to close the card cover so that it clicks shut, to prevent water from entering the ca...
    - Displaying the Chart Data
      - To zoom in:
      - 1. Use the trackpad to move the cursor inside one of the chart boxes, and press the lower part of...
    - Displaying Object 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...
        2. To view further details, press ENTER. The details available are listed on- screen in an object...
        3. Press CLEAR twice to remove the pop-up from the screen and return to the default display.
      - Chart Source Data
        To obtain chart source data, move the cursor so that is not over a symbol, then press ENTER. An o...
      - Port Area
        Figure 52: Port Symbols
      - Tide Data
        Figure 53: 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 DAY; to ch...
      - 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 a...
        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 bearing to the port. If...
        5. Press CLEAR to return to the default display.
        Figure 54: Nearest Port - Typical Data
  - 5.3 Working with Waypoints
    - Introduction
    - Placing a Waypoint
      - To access the place waypoint soft keys, press MARKS:
      - To place a waypoint at the cursor position or at the vessel position:
      - 1. Press either the PLACE WPT AT CURSOR or the PLACE WPT AT VESSEL soft key. The waypoint is adde...
        2. Press CLEAR or ENTER to remove the place waypoint soft keys.
        To place a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
      - 1. Press MARKS, followed by the WAYPOINT LIST soft key. The Waypoint List and associated soft key...
        2. Press the MAKE NEW WAYPOINT soft key. The waypoint is placed at the current vessel position, o...
    - Selecting a Waypoint
      - To select a waypoint using the cursor:
      - 1. Move the cursor over the waypoint, until the letters WPT are displayed. The Waypoint Data box ...
        To select a waypoint using the Waypoint List:
      - 1. Press MARKS, followed by the WAYPOINT LIST soft key. The Waypoint List and associated soft key...
        2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up and down the list to highlight the required wayp...
    - Waypoint Data Display
      - To display the waypoint data box, move the cursor over the waypoint. The waypoint data box is dis...
      - To remove the waypoint data box and soft keys either:
      - To display the waypoint details from the waypoint list:
    - Editing the Waypoint Details
      - To edit a waypoint:
      - 1. Select the waypoint, using the cursor or the waypoint list, as previously described. The waypo...
        2. Press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key. The Edit Waypoint soft keys are displayed:
        3. To edit the symbol, press the SYMBOL soft key.
        4. To edit the waypoint name, press the NAME soft key.
        5. To edit the waypoint position, press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key, followed by POSITION. The Way...
    - Erasing a Waypoint
      - To delete a waypoint using the cursor:
      - 1. Move the cursor over the waypoint, until the letters WPT are displayed. The waypoint soft keys...
        2. Press the ERASE WAYPOINT soft key. The waypoint is removed from the screen and the Waypoint Li...
        To delete a waypoint using the waypoint list:
      - 1. Select the waypoint from the waypoint list as previously described. The waypoint list soft key...
        2. Press the EDIT WAYPOINT soft key, followed by ERASE WAYPOINT. The waypoint is removed from the...
    - Moving a Waypoint
      - CAUTION:
      - Take care when editing waypoints as it is possible to move waypoints that are used in routes stor...
        To move a waypoint using the cursor:
      - 1. Move the cursor over the waypoint, until the letters WPT are displayed. The waypoint soft keys...
        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 move a waypoint using the Waypoint Edit functions:
      - 1. Select the waypoint using either the cursor or the waypoint list as described above. The waypo...
        2. To edit the waypoint position proceed as previously described in Editing the Waypoint Details ...
  - 5.4 Working with Routes
    - To access the route soft keys, press the default soft key ROUTE:
    - Creating a New Route
      - To make a new route by placing waypoints:
      - 1. If necessary, move the cursor to the area in which you wish to make the route, and select a su...
        2. Press the ROUTE soft key, then press the MAKE ROUTE soft key. The make route soft keys are dis...
        3. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want your first waypoint to be. Press t...
        4. Move the cursor to the next waypoint position. A dotted line connects the cursor to the last p...
        5. Press PLACE WAYPOINT again. The waypoint is placed and the dotted line changes to a solid line.
        6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have placed all your waypoints. You can have up to 50 waypoints...
        7. When you have entered all your waypoints, either:
    - Saving the Current Route
      - To save and name the current route:
      - 1. To access the SAVE ROUTE soft key, press the ROUTE soft key, followed by MORE.
        2. Press the SAVE ROUTE soft key. The save route pop-up and the NAME ROUTE soft keys are displaye...
        3. The next available entry on the route list is highlighted. (If required, you can use the track...
        Figure 55: 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 ...
        5. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Name List, or press CLEAR to cancel the operation. To retu...
    - Clearing the Current Route
      - To clear the current route:
      - 1. Press the ROUTE default soft key or place the cursor over a route leg until the text RTE is di...
        2. If you are following the current route the STOP FOLLOW soft keys are displayed. To cancel the ...
        3. If the route has not been saved the SAVE ROUTE soft keys are displayed. To clear the route, wi...
    - Retrieve a Route From the Database
      - To select a route as the current route:
      - 1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by MORE, then press ROUTE LIST. The route list is displayed...
        2. Use the trackpad to select the required route then press the SHOW ROUTE soft key. The chart is...
        Figure 56: Route List Window
    - Displaying Route Information
      - Route Leg and Waypoint Information
        To display information about a route leg, move the cursor over the leg until the letters RTE are ...
        To display information about a route waypoint, move the cursor over the waypoint until the letter...
      - Using Route Information to Review Your Passage Plan
        To display information about any route in the database:
        1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by MORE, then press ROUTE LIST. The route list is displayed...
        2. Use the trackpad to select the required route, then press the ROUTE INFO soft key. The Route I...
        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 ...
        3. Press the ACTUAL SOG key to use the actual SOG value rather than a planned one.
        Figure 57: Route Information Window
        4. Press ENTER to remove the Route Information window, then ENTER or CLEAR to return to the route...
        5. To return to the default soft key display, press ENTER.
    - Using the Route List to Erase and Name a Route
      - To select a route to delete or re-name:
      - 1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by MORE, then press ROUTE LIST. The route list is displayed...
        2. If you ERASE a route you are prompted to confirm. Press NO to cancel the operation, then ENTER...
        3. If you NAME a route, use the trackpad to move the cursor right or left to the character you wi...
        4. Press ENTER to clear the Name List, or CLEAR to cancel the name then to return to the default ...
    - Editing a Route
      - Inserting a Waypoint into a Route
        To insert a new waypoint in the current route:
        1. Move the cursor over the route leg into which you wish to insert a waypoint. The letters RTE a...
        2. Press ENTER. The cursor changes to a four-way arrow, controlling a new waypoint. The waypoint ...
        3. Move the new waypoint to the required position, and press ENTER to drop it and return to norma...
      - Adding Waypoints at the End of the Route
        To add waypoints at the end of the route:
        1. Press the ROUTE soft key, followed by the EDIT ROUTE soft key. The Make Route soft keys are di...
        2. Move the cursor to the required location, and press PLACE WAYPOINT soft key. If you place the ...
        3. Place as many waypoints as required, and press the ACCEPT ROUTE soft key, the default soft key...
      - 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 displayed. The waypoint s...
        2. Press the REMOVE WAYPOINT soft key. The waypoint is removed from the route and the route is re...
      - Reversing the Route
        To reverse the route, so you can Follow the route back:
        1. Either press the ROUTE soft key followed by MORE, or move the cursor over the required waypoin...
        2. Press the REVERSE ROUTE soft key. The current route is reversed on the screen.
  - 5.5 Following Routes and Going to Points
    - To access the Goto/Follow soft keys, press the default soft key GOTO (the soft keys differ if a f...
    - Follow a Route
      - To follow the current route:
      - 1. Press the GOTO default soft key. The Goto/Follow soft keys are displayed.
        2. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key.
      - 1. Place the cursor over a route leg until the letters RTE and the route soft keys are displayed ...
        To follow the current route in reverse:
      - 1. Press the ROUTE default soft key, followed by MORE. The route soft keys are displayed.
        2. Press the REVERSE ROUTE soft key. The current route is reversed on the screen. Press ENTER or ...
        3. Press the GOTO default soft key. The Goto/Follow soft keys are displayed.
        4. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key.
      - 1. Place the cursor over the route leg until the letters RTE and the route soft keys are displaye...
    - Target Point Arrival
      - To cancel the arrival alarm and go towards the next waypoint in the route, either press any key o...
    - Other Follow Route Options
      - 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 waypoint soft keys ar...
        2. Press the FOLLOW FROM HERE soft key. Your vessel follows the route, using the selected waypoin...
        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 reache...
        1. If necessary, press the GOTO default soft key to display the Goto/Follow soft keys.
        2. Press the WAYPOINT ADVANCE soft key. The current leg of the route is abandoned and the next wa...
      - Restart Cross Track Error (XTE)
        To restart XTE:
        1. Press the GOTO default soft key, the Follow/Goto soft keys are displayed.
        2. Press the RESTART XTE soft key. The route origin moves to the current vessel position, thus th...
    - Going To an Individual Target Point
      - To navigate directly to an existing waypoint:
      - 1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters WPT and t...
        2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT soft key. Navigation to the selected waypoint begins. The soft key STO...
        3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press ENT...
        To navigate directly to the cursor position:
      - 1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor as required.
        2. Press the GOTO default soft key, followed by GOTO CURSOR. If navigation is currently in progre...
        3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press ENT...
    - Stop Follow or Stop Goto
      - To stop following the route or target point either:
      - 1. If necessary, press the GOTO soft key, then press the STOP GOTO/FOLLOW soft key.
      - 1. Move the cursor over any waypoint or leg in the current route, then press the STOP GOTO/FOLLOW...
  - 5.6 Transferring Waypoints and Routes
    - Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints
    - Managing Database Lists
      - CAUTION:
      - The function COPY WPTS FROM HSB replaces the existing waypoint and route lists with the transferr...
        To receive incoming waypoints on SeaTalk or NMEA:
      - 1. To display the waypoint list press MARKS followed by the WAYPOINT LIST soft key. Press the WAY...
        2. Press the soft key RECEIVE WPTS FROM ST/NMEA. The soft key changes to STOP RECEIVING WAYPOINTS...
        3. To disable waypoint transfer, press the soft key STOP RECEIVING WAYPOINTS. Alternatively, pres...
        To send the waypoint list on NMEA:
      - 1. Display the waypoint list as previously described, then press the WAYPOINT TRANSFER soft key.
        2. Press the soft key SEND WPT LIST ON NMEA. The soft key changes to STOP SENDING WAYPOINTS. The ...
        To receive the waypoint and route lists via HSB:
        CAUTION:
        Copying waypoints from another HSB instrument overwrites any existing waypoint and route lists.
      - 1. Display the waypoint list as previously described, then press the WAYPOINT TRANSFER soft key.
        2. Press the soft key COPY WPTS FROM HSB, you are prompted to confirm. Press NO to cancel the ope...
  - 5.7 Using Tracks
    - To access the track controls:
    - 1. From the chart display, press the MENU key to display the chart set up soft keys.
      - 2. Press the TRACK SETUP soft key to display the Track soft keys:
    - Setting Up a Track
      - To set up a track:
      - 1. Press the TRACK INTERVAL soft key. Press the appropriate soft key to set either a time interva...
        2. Press the TRACK OFF ON soft key to toggle tracks on.
    - Clearing the Current Track
      - To clear the current track:
      - 1. Press the CLEAR TRACK soft key.
        2. If the track has not been saved the SAVE TRACK soft keys are displayed. To clear the track wit...
    - Managing Tracks
      - Saving and Naming a Track
        To save and name the current track:
        1. Press the TRACK LIST soft key. The track 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 track...
        3. Press SAVE TRACK. The name track soft keys are displayed.
        4. If you do not wish to name or rename the track, press the NO soft key (or CLEAR) to clear the ...
        5. Press ENTER to finish and clear the Track List, then to return to the default soft key display...
      - 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 lis...
        1. Press the TRACK LIST soft key. The Track List is displayed. The grey selection bar indicates t...
        2. If you NAME a track, use the trackpad to move the cursor right or left to the character you wi...
        3. If you ERASE a track you are prompted to confirm. Press NO to cancel the operation, then ENTER...
        4. If you SHOW a track, and you have a current track on screen, you are prompted to save the trac...
        5. Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the default display.
- Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations
  - 6.1 Introduction
  - 6.2 Measuring Distances 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.
      - 2. Press VRM/EBL. A Ruler data box is displayed showing the bearing and distance from the startin...
      - 3. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the measurement end point. A line connects the cursor t...
      - 4. Press ENTER to fix the end point of the ruler line, and return to normal cursor control. The l...
        Figure 61: 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 l...
      - 2. Press ENTER to take cursor control of the ruler. The ruler end moves to the cursor which chang...
      - 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, pres...
      - To clear the ruler line and ruler data box either: Move the cursor over the ruler line, until the...
      - To clear the ruler data box: Press VRM/EBL, the ruler soft keys are displayed. Press RULER DATABO...
      - To move the Ruler data box, using the context-sensitive cursor:
    - 1. Move the cursor over the box until the letters BOX are displayed, and press ENTER to take curs...
      - 2. Use the trackpad to move the box to its new location, and press ENTER to drop it and return to...
  - 6.3 Alarms and Timers
    - Alarm Reporting
      - To silence the alarm and clear the message, press any key. If the alarm was generated by the char...
      - External Alarms
    - Setting Alarms and Timers
      - To set up an alarm or timer:
      - 1. Press the ALARMS key. The Alarms Set Up menu is displayed, showing the current settings (see F...
        2. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up or down the options. As each line is highlighted...
        Figure 62: Alarms Set Up List
        3. Use the up or down soft keys to change the alarm setting. For example, for the arrival alarm y...
        4. If required, press the ALARM OFF ON soft key to toggle the alarm on or off. If you turn an ala...
        5. Press ENTER to save the changes and clear the list.
  - 6.4 Man Overboard (MOB)
    - To initiate the MOB procedure, press and hold the MARKS key for two seconds. The system then perf...
      - Figure 63: MOB Display
    - To cancel the MOB, press and hold the MARKS key for 2 seconds. The chart is re-drawn at its previ...
  - 6.5 Cursor Echo
  - 6.6 GPS Setup
    - To select GPS Set Up:
    - 1. Press MENU, then press the GPS SETUP... soft key. The Navigation Status pop-up window shown in...
      - Figure 64: Navigation Status Window
      - To tune a differential SeaTalk GPS to another beacon:
    - 1. Press D-GPS SETUP, the Differential GPS Setup pop-up is displayed with MODE and BEACON SELECT ...
      - 2. Press MODE AUTO MAN to toggle the GPS to manual tuning.
      - 3. Press BEACON SELECT, use the soft keys to set the required beacon frequency and bit rate. The ...
  - 6.7 Data Log Mode
    - To activate Data Log Mode:
    - 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 Figure65, the chartpl...
        Figure 65: Data Log Window
      - To stop recording log entries:
      - To clear the log entries:
      - To return to the chart display,:
- Chapter 7: Setting Up the System Defaults
  - 7.1 Introduction
  - 7.2 Changing the Set Up Parameters
    - To set the default parameters:
    - 1. Press the MENU key to display the set up soft keys - the options available depend on the selec...
      - Radar
      - Chart
        2. Press the soft key for the set up you require.
        3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar up and down the list. An arrow is displayed at the ...
        4. Press the soft key corresponding to the desired setting or, for scroll lists, use the soft key...
        5. Once you have reset all the required values, press ENTER to clear the menu and return to the s...
        6. Press ENTER, MENU or CLEAR to clear the soft keys and return to the default display.
  - 7.3 System Set Up Parameters
    - Data Boxes
    - Bearing Mode
    - Cursor Reference
    - Cursor Readout
    - Help
    - Soft Keys
    - Key Beep
    - MOB Data
    - Menu Timeout Period
    - Units
    - Variation Source
      - 1. Variation value from the same source as the heading data:
        2. Variation value from a different source:
        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
    - Bridge NMEA Heading
    - Cursor Echo
    - Date and Time Settings
    - Language
    - Simulator
  - 7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters
    - EBL Display
    - Timed Transmission Option
    - Marks Options
    - Custom Scale
    - Bearing Alignment
  - 7.5 MARPA Set Up Parameters
  - 7.6 Advanced Settings
    - To change the settings:
    - 1. Press the MENU key to display the set up soft keys.
      - 2. Press and hold the blank soft key directly to the right of the RADAR SET UP soft key for 5 sec...
      - 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 t...
      - 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 ...
    - Display Timing
    - STC Preset
    - Tune Preset
  - 7.7 Chart Set Up Parameters
    - Customize Chart
    - Plotter Mode
    - Chart Orientation
      - i. A locked heading over a SeaTalk connection
        ii. The heading at the time Course Up was selected
    - Object Information
    - Waypoint Options
    - Vectors
    - Datum Selection
      - CAUTION:
      - Changing the chart datum does not cause any waypoint or routes stored in the chartplotter to move...
    - Position Offset
      - To switch the position offset on/off:
      - 1. Select the POSITION OFFSEToption, then press the OFFSET OFF ON soft key to toggle the option o...
        To set a new offset value:
      - 1. Select the POSITION OFFSET option, then press the SET UP OFFSET soft key. If necessary, positi...
        2. Use the trackpad to move the cursor to the required vessel position; the cursor position is di...
        3. Press the ACCEPT OFFSET soft key, the vessel is displayed at the new psoition. Press ENTER to ...
        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 Introduction
    - Figure 81: Typical System
    - Planning the Installation
    - EMC Installation Guidelines
      - Suppression Ferrites
        Figure 82: Typical Suppression Ferrites
      - Connections to Other Equipment
  - 8.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components
  - 8.3 Selecting the Display Unit Location
    - Figure 83: 7” LCD Color Display Dimensions
    - Figure 84: 10.4” LCD Color Display Dimensions
  - 8.4 Cable Runs
    - Power Cable
    - Inter-Unit Cable
  - 8.5 Mounting the Display Unit
    - Mounting Bracket
      - Figure 85: LCD Display Mounting
      - 1. Loosen the knobs and remove the mounting bracket from the display 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 locations.
        4. Attach the display unit to the mounting bracket, adjust the display angle and tighten the knobs.
    - Console Mounting
      - CAUTION:
      - Make sure there are no hidden electrical wires or other items behind the location before proceedi...
      - 1. Check the selected location for the unit. A clear, flat area at least 9in (230 mm) wide by 8¹...
        2. Unpack the flush-mounting kit.
        3. Using the supplied template, trace out the display unit opening.
        4. Drill a º 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 f...
        7. Connect the DC power cable, inter-unit cable, and any other accessory cables to the display. A...
        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.
  - 8.6 System Connections
    - Grounding the System
    - DC Power Connection
      - 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 ab...
    - Power for External Equipment
    - Display Unit Connection
      - Figure 86: Radar Display Connector Panel
      - Scanner Connection (master displays)
        Figure 87: Radar Scanner Connection
      - Power and NMEA Input Connection
        Figure 88: Power and NMEA Connector
        Power Connection
        CAUTION:
        If the power connections are accidentally reversed the system will not work. Use a multimeter to ...
  - 8.7 Radar System Tests and Post Installation Alignment
    - System Check
    - Switch On and Initial Setup
      - 1. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys.
        2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key. The SYSTEM SET UP menu is displayed, listing the parameters ...
        Figure 89: System Set Up Menu
        3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar down to the LANGUAGE option. the soft key labels ar...
        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
      - Transmission Check
        WARNING:
        The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the scanner has been installed ac...
      - Bearing Alignment
        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 r...
        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...
        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...
        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...
        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 t...
        2. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys and select RADAR SET UP.
        Figure 810: Radar Set Up Menu
        3. Use the trackpad to move the selection bar on the Radar Set Up Menu to BEARING ALIGNMENT.
        4. Use the soft keys to adjust the Bearing Alignment slider and to rotate the radar picture. As s...
        5. Rotate the picture to place the target under the EBL, or Heading Marker, depending on the meth...
        6. When the bearing alignment error has been eliminated press ENTER to re- display the Radar Set ...
        7. Press ENTER again to return to the set up soft keys, then press CLEAR to return to the normal ...
        8. After adjusting the radar, always check the bearing alignment at the next opportunity. Usually...
      - Display Timing Adjustment
        To adjust for correct timing:
        1. Select the 1/8 nm range.
        2. On the radar locate a straight dock, seawall or bridge that is facing your ship. If the image ...
        Figure 811: Radar Display Timing
        3. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys.
        4. Press and hold the blank soft key directly to the right of the RADAR SET UP soft key for 5 sec...
        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, th...
        7. When the displayed image appears straight, press ENTER to return to the Advanced Set Up soft k...
        8. Press CLEAR to return to the setup soft keys, and CLEAR again to return to the normal radar sc...
    - EMC Conformance
  - 8.8 Integrated Systems
    - Power for External Equipment
    - HSB™ High Speed Bus
      - HSB Connection
        Figure 812: HSB Connector
    - SeaTalk® and NMEA In
      - Figure 813: Integrated System with Repeater Display and SeaTalk Instruments
      - Figure 814: Integrated System with Repeater Display and NMEA Instruments
      - SeaTalk
      - SeaTalk Connection
        Figure 815: SeaTalk Connector
      - NMEA 0183
      - NMEA Input Connection
        Figure 816: NMEA Input Connection
    - Using the SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box
      - CAUTION:
      - Ensure correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying radar or SeaTalk power. It is recommen...
        Figure 817: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box
    - Data Output
      - Figure 818: NMEA Output Connector
    - Data Conversion
  - 8.9 Integrated System Checks
    - Chart Display - RL70CRC, RC530, RL80CRC, RC631
      - 1. Without a chart card installed, select the Chart display mode and select a suitable range scal...
        2. To ensure that the display is responding to position data: Press FIND SHIP, check the cursor i...
        3. Insert a chart cartridge for the area of your vessel. Use the RANGE key to zoom-in to check th...
    - Received Data
      - 1. Press DISPLAY and select the NAV DATA WINDOW ON. 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 ...
    - Transmitted Data
- Chapter 9: Maintenance and Problem Solving
  - 9.1 Maintenance
    - WARNING:
    - The display unit contains high voltage. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and to...
    - Switch off the display unit before removing the power cord.
    - Routine Checks
    - Cleaning Instructions
      - Cleaning the Display
        CAUTION:
        Take care when cleaning the display. Avoid wiping the display screen with a dry cloth - this cou...
    - EMC Servicing and Safety Guidelines
  - 9.2 Resetting the System
    - CAUTION:
    - The factory reset clears the Marks database, and the chartplotter Waypoints and Routes databases.
      - To perform a factory reset:
    - 1. Press MENU.
      - 2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key to display the System Set Up page (see Section7.3 for details).
      - 3. Press and hold MENU for 5 seconds.
  - 9.3 Problem Solving
    - How to Contact Raytheon (US)
      - For Marine Product and Services Information
      - For Technical Support:
      - For Product Repair and Service
    - How to Contact Raytheon (Europe)
      - Technical Support
      - Accessories and Parts
    - Worldwide Support
  - Appendix A: Specification
    - HSB Series 7" and 10.4" LCD Color Displays
      - General
      - Interfacing
  - Appendix B: Using the Auxiliary Junction Box
    - Raystar 112, 105, Apelco 182 and 182XT
      - CAUTION:
      - Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or SeaTalk power. It is re...
        CAUTION:
      - Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or SeaTalk power. It is re...
        CAUTION:
      - Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or SeaTalk power. It is re...
        CAUTION:
      - Ensure the correct polarity of the 12 V supply before applying display or SeaTalk power. It is re...
  - Appendix C: C-MAP Chart Card Features
  - Appendix D: SeaTalk and NMEA Data Received and Transmitted
  - Appendix E: Connecting A Raytheon ST80 Active Compass for MARPA
    - 1. A course computer (software version 11 or above) on SeaTalk with an ST80 active compass (which...
      - 2. An ST4000 or 5000 autopilot and an ST80 active compass.
      - 3. An ST80 system including an active compass, without a course computer.
    - Course Computer
    - Autopilot 4000/5000
    - ST80 System (without Course Computer)
    - Calibrating the ST80 Active Compass
      - Heading Alignment
        1. Mount the compass (as described in the handbook supplied with it) so the alignment marker poin...
        2. On your 10.4"LCD/10" CRT radar display, ensure the Heading data box is displayed. Use your shi...
        3. Note the error in the active compass heading for each point and average the error. To obtain t...
        4. Align your vessel to one point, then rotate the active compass to reduce the readout by the av...
        5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to reduce the average error as much as possible. You should aim for an err...
      - Linearization
        1. Choose a calm day, and select an area of open water. Ideally, the current tide effects should ...
        2. Calculate the size of circle you need to keep your turn rate down to not less than 45 seconds ...
        3. Turn your vessel continously through two full circles (720˚) at a slow, steady speed, keeping ...
        4. Ideally, continue to turn through a further two circles to ensure you have obtained accurate d...
  - Appendix F: Abbreviations
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