Raymarine Marine GPS System User manual

Distributed by

Any reference to Raytheon or

RTN in this manual should be

interpreted as Raymarine.

The names Raytheon and RTN

are owned by the

Raytheon Company.

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WARNING: This electronic chart is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized

government charts, not to replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain

all of the current information needed for the safety of navigation, and the captain is responsible for their

prudent use.

The program and its charts do NOT excuse the user from carrying the required official charts

and documents.

Raymarine, Inc., ("Raymarine") does not warrant that this Product is error free or that it is compatible

with products manufactured by any person or entity other than Raymarine.

This Product utilizes digital chart data, and electronic information from the Global Positioning System

("GPS") and weather information which may contain errors. Raymarine does not warrant the accuracy of

such information and you are advised that errors in such information may

cause the product to malfunction

or give incorrect readings. Raymarine is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by your use or

inability to use the Product, by the interaction of the Product with products manufactured by others or by

errors in chart data or information utilized by the Product provided by third parties.

Except for the limited warranty regarding the magnetic media contained in the license agreement

accompanying the Product, this Product is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either

express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness

for a particular purpose, and any others which may arise from course of performance, course of dealing,

or usage of trade.

WARNING: Nautical navigation is an inherently dangerous undertaking and should only be engaged in

by persons trained and experienced in navigation. This Product is intended for use only by persons

trained in nautical navigation and only as a navigational aid, not as the sole method of navigation.

NOTICE: You may not use this Product unless you agree to the terms of the license agreement. By

pressing the button titled "I AGREE", you agree to be bound by the terms of the license agreement and to

release and hold Raymarine harml

ess from and against any and all claims, obligations, and liabilities with

respect to the Product, except those specifically reserved in the license agreement. If you do not agree with

the terms of the license agreement, press the button entitled "I DO NOT AGREE" and the program will

exit. If you choose this option you may return the program within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase

by following the instructions contained in the license agreement.

First Edition, February 2002 Document Number: 81207_1

Windows and NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Inc. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel.

NVIDIA and GeForce are trademarks or registered trademarks of NVIDIA, Corp. Maptech is a registered trademark

of Maptech. C-Map and C-Map NT are registered trademarks of C-Map SRL. SeaTalk is a trademark of Nautech

Limited. Raymarine is a registered trademark, and Navigator is a trademark, of Raymarine, Inc. All other product

names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks (if applicable) of their respective companies. RayTech

Navigator has been licensed subject to a license agreement between you and Raymarine, Inc. Under copyright laws,

use of this manual is intended for the original licensee. No portion of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted

in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and

retrieval systems, for any purpose other than the licensee’s use, without express written permission of Raymarine, Inc.,

and provided in the licensing agreement between you and Raymarine, Inc.

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This User’s Guide describes how to install and operate Raymarine’s

RayTech Navigator marine navigation software. It assumes that the

PC on which the software will be installed meets the requirements for

running Navigator (see Chapter 2 for details), and that all peripheral

equipment that you intend to operate concurrently with Navigator has

been installed and is fully operational and compatible. In many cases,

you will be directed to refer to the user manual(s) that came with your

peripheral devices for specific installation/operation instructions.

This Guide is intended for users with varying technical and nautical

backgrounds, but assumes a general level of PC and related software

environment experience, as well as a moderate knowledge of nautical

terminology and practices. Certain portions of Navigator and this

Guide are targeted toward the experienced sailor, and these areas

are clearly identified as such.

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The technical and graphical information contained within this User’s

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However, Raymarine’s policy of continuous product improvement and

updating may change product specifications and operating nature with

out prior notice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the

product and this Guide may occur from time to time, liability for

which cannot be accepted by Raymarine.

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Ø Text that represents items you see on the screen are shown

in this font. For example:

On the Polars screen, click the Polar tab.

Ø Text that represents text you are required to type-in is shown

in this font. For example:

Point your browser to www.raymarine.com.

Ø When you are required to access/choose items from drop-down

menus, the word select is used. Menus levels are shown

separated by a forward slash “/”. For example:

From the File menu, select Setup/System.

Ø When you are required to “press a button” on the screen,

the word click is used. For example:

Click Apply to plot new variables after editing.

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Ø When you see the symbol in a margin it means there is an

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Ø When you see the symbol in a margin it can indicate a tip,

words to the wise, or simply some additional, useful information.

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This section gives National and International telephone numbers, email

and surface mail addresses, and an Internet address for use should you

encounter any difficulties while using RayTech Navigator.

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United States: Raymarine, Inc.

22 Cotton rd, Unit D

Nashua, NH 03063-4219

Europe: Raymarine Ltd

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Welcome to RayTech Navigator

This User’s Guide describes how to use Raymarine

®

’s RayTech

Navigator marine navigation software (Figure 1-1). RayTech

Navigator operates within a standard Windows

®

environment, and

enables you to utilize the latest digital charts and Global Positioning

System (GPS) instrumentation to help you pilot your vessel to virtually

anywhere in the world. Navigator easily interfaces with your boat’s

onboard navigational systems, offering you the flexibility to allow

Navigator to autopilot your vessel to any destination you choose to

plot. Navigator also incorporates the capability to download the latest

weather and oceanographic information and display it on any chart,

thus keeping you apprised of foul weather near you or your destination.

Furthermore, Navigator is the perfect choice for the serious sailor

or fisherman, offering advanced optional modules that enhance

Navigator’s route-plotting and fish-finding performance. The subsec-

tions that follow detail the sophisticated capabilities and features of

RayTech Navigator.

Figure 1-1. Typical RayTech Navigator Chart Screen

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide

1-2

Easy Marine Navigation Using Routes and Waypoints

RayTech Navigator takes the guesswork out of marine navigation by

enabling you to easily chart, plot, and execute simple or complex

routes. A route is composed of a series of waypoints that you select

on the screen, with each waypoint denoting a certain position along

the path of the route. A route typically has a starting waypoint and an

ending waypoint, and as many intermediate waypoints as you need or

want. Using Navigator, you can create a route to any destination with

a few simple clicks of the mouse, and then follow it manually or

enable your vessel’s autopilot to follow the route/waypoints you have

designated. Routes and waypoints can easily be changed “on the fly,”

should weather or other factors necessitate a change in course.

Multiple Chart Formats for Flexibility

Navigator uses the latest digitized versions of the paper charts

traditionally used in marine navigation, and supports a variety of

popular chart formats:

• C-Map

®

NT

• Maptech

®

NOAA/BSB

• Maptech PCX

• Maptech Photo Regions and Topographical Charts

• SoftCharts

®

Nautical Charts and PhotoNavigator

These charts fall into three basic types:

• Vector – A paper chart that has been digitized

into a format consisting of line segments.

Vector charts can be easier to read than

a rasterized chart, but may not include

the level of detail found in Raster charts.

The C-MAP chart is an example of a

vector chart.

Introduction

1-3

• Raster – A paper chart that has been scanned into

a high resolution image. A raster chart

has the advantage of being virtually

identical to the original paper chart from

which it was scanned. The MapTech

NOAA/BSB and PCX charts are

examples of raster charts.

• Aerial Imagery – A high resolution, geo-referenced rasterized

photograph taken from aerial or satellite

sources. You can overlay your vessel’s

position on such an image, and get a

visual estimation of your position with

reference to actual, photography-based

landmarks. The MapTech Photo Region

chart is an example of an aerial imagery

chart.

Comprehensive Weather/Oceanographic Reporting

Navigator offers you the capability to download and display the latest

weather and ocean conditions, and then superimpose this information

upon your charts in several layers. Weather and oceanographic (sea

tides and currents) files (in GRIB format) can be downloaded directly

from the internet or requested via email. After you have acquired your

files, you can fully animate them to show the predicted weather and

ocean currents over a specified period of time. Typical weather files

contain information in 6, 12, and 24 hour intervals, covering a period

of several days. Navigator can further break this information down

into intervals as small as 30 minutes, giving you a comprehensive

presentation of atmospheric and marine conditions.

RayTech Navigator User’s Guide

1-4

Advanced Graphical User Interface with

Customizable Toolbars/Displays

You operate Navigator via an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface

(GUI) complete with many customizable Toolbars, Function bars, and

“floating” Databoxes (Figure 1-2). Using an intuitive menu hierarchy,

you can display only those tools that you commonly use, or customize

screens to show you only pertinent information, with just a few mouse

clicks. You can zoom deeply into charts to display the maximum level

of detail for the region you are in, animate weather and oceanographic

files to monitor the meteorological events in your area, and create

comprehensive logs containing virtually every piece of data that you

might encounter and collect on a voyage. Navigator’s flexible GUI

enables you to tailor its powerful resources to suit your needs quickly

and easily.

Figure 1-2. Navigator’s Toolbars, Functionbars, and Databoxes

Toolbars, Function bars, and Databoxes can

be moved and displayed anywhere you need

them

Introduction

1-5

Integrates with Raymarine’s SeaTalk

®

and NMEA 0183

Data Output Devices

Navigator is designed to work transparently with Raymarine’s SeaTalk

data communications package, or any other device that outputs data

in NMEA 0183 format. This enables parameters such as Heading,

Wind Speed/Direction, Sea Temperature, and a variety of others to be

accessed and displayed within Navigator. Navigator can also connect

to such onboard systems as Ockam, B&G, and KVH via a standard

RS-232 data cable. This enables the information collected by

Navigator to be relayed and displayed on your vessel’s standard

onboard instrumentation systems.

Navigator also connects to Radar systems that are capable of

outputting Cursor Range and Bearing, and also to ARPA Radar

systems. This allows targets identified by Radar to be plotted on

directly onto Navigator’s chart displays. You can also connect

Navigator to a variety of proprietary instruments, and generate

comprehensive log files which can then be analyzed from within

Navigator or saved and exported for future external analysis.

3-D Contour Display

Navigator’s advanced 3-D Contour Display shows your vessel, the

ocean floor, and other related information using a 3-D vector-style

display. This enables you to view any area, such as favored fishing

and sailing spots, harbor entrances, and so forth, within a full, 3-

dimensional window. Images can be rotated 360° so you can view

your vessel’s position from virtually an angle. 3-D Contour gives you

useful navigational perspectives that you might not be able to ascertain

from a conventional display.

The 3-D Contour Display includes:

• Past navigational markers

• Depth markers

• Transducer cone images

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Optional Modules

RayTech Navigator offer two comprehensive optional modules to

increase Navigator’s capabilities: Sail Racer and Fishing Pro.

Sail Racer Module

Navigator’s Sail Racer Module is targeted toward the professional

sailboat racer, and includes DataTrak, Polars, Route Optimization,

Advanced Weather Routing, Pre Start display, Navigation Numbers,

and a specialized Racing toolbar.

• DataTrak is an instrument-recording program that captures a

variety of incoming navigational and performance-related data

and displays it on time-based graphs in multiple windows.

• Polars uses a group of variables (such as apparent/true/

corrected wind angles, boat speed, heel/pitch, and so forth)

to determine what heading you should set your boat upon to

achieve the best possible speed under varying wind conditions.

Analysis results are displayed using multiple graph plots which

you can modify (edit) to suit your needs.

• Route Optimization determines your ideal route based upon

ocean current, wind speed and direction, in addition to your

vessel’s Polar characteristics, then plots this route upon the

chart you desire.

• Advanced Weather Routing consists of detailed, 7-day

animated weather files, text-based advisories for North

American coastal regions, and offshore forecasts/advisories.

• The Racing toolbar displays special icons that are used within

racing environments such as The America’s Cup, and enables

you to set marks and courses quickly and accurately based upon

GPS or laser-guided input.

Raymarine Marine GPS System, RayTech 4.0 User manual

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