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Raymarine Raychart 425 Owner's Handbook Manual

Manual is about: Raymarine Raychart 425 Navigation Aids: User Guide

Summary of Raychart 425

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    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..

  • Page 2: Raychart 425

    Raychart 425 chartplotter owner’s handbook document # 81172_3 date: march 2002.

  • Page 4: Raychart 425 Chartplotter

    Raychart 425 chartplotter iii raychart 425 chartplotter owner’s handbook safety notices caution: high voltage the display unit contains high voltages. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools available only to qualified service technicians – there are no user serviceable parts or...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Iv preface this handbook covers the raychart 425 manufactured by raymarine. It contains 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 product support r...

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    V contents - raychart 425 chartplotter safety notices................................................................. Iii warranty ................................................................................... Iv emc conformance ....................................................................

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    Vi 3.3 working with routes................................................................3-9 creating a new route ............................................................3-10 saving the current route ......................................................3-11 clearing the current route from the ...

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    Vii simulated sog ........................................................................4-4 simulated cog .......................................................................4-5 4.3 chart set up parameters ..........................................................4-5 orientation ..................

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    Viii chapter 6: maintenance & fault finding .................................................6-1 6.1 maintenance.............................................................................6-1 routine checks .......................................................................6-1 servicing and saf...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1: overview 1-1 chapter 1: overview 1.1 introduction this handbook describes the raychart 425 chartplotter and its associated raystar 120 gps receiver. The raystar 120 utilizes satellite differential (sd) signals for enhanced navigational accuracy over conventional shore based differential g...

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    1-2 raychart 425 chartplotter appendix a details the technical specification for the chartplotter. Appendix bdetails the technical specification for the gps receiver. Appendix cdefines the nmea data received/transmitted by the chartplotter. Appendix dprovides a list of abbreviations used in this han...

  • Page 12: How It Works

    Chapter 1: overview 1-3 the combination of the waas, egnos and msas systems will provide global satellite based differential gps augmentation into the future. How it works the following description is based on waas, but the principles apply equally to the egnos and msas systems. Waas comprises the f...

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    1-4 raychart 425 chartplotter availability of the waas and egnos the waas system is presently broadcasting in north america. The raychart 425 chartplotter is egnos compatible. However, at the time of going to print the egnos was still under test. Further information is available on the raytheon (waa...

  • Page 14: 1.3 The Chartplotter

    Chapter 1: overview 1-5 1.3 the chartplotter display features and functions the raychart 425 chartplotter includes the following : • detailed navigation information is displayed when a navionics ® nav-chart card is installed. • uses positional information from satellite differential gps to dis- play...

  • Page 15: Display Options

    1-6 raychart 425 chartplotter display options display options are selected in system set up and chart set up as described in chapter 4. Operating controls the chartplotter is operated by means of the following controls: • a trackpad. • six dedicated push-button (labelled) keys. • function bar which ...

  • Page 16: Trackpad And Cursor

    Chapter 1: overview 1-7 trackpad and cursor the trackpad is used to move the cursor horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The cursor is the cross-hair symbol (+) which is used to select a position or item on the chart. The longer that the edge of the trackpad is pressed, the faster the cursor move...

  • Page 17: Function Bar

    1-8 raychart 425 chartplotter function bar the function bar at the bottom of the screen contains a number of functions which change according to the current operation. The functions are grouped into related sets and subsets providing access to the various functions. The primary function bar is displ...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2: getting started 2-1 chapter 2: getting started 2.1 introduction this chapter provides information and instructions to allow you to practice using the raychart 425 chartplotter. It is intended to help you become familiar with the controls before you start using the chartplotter for routine...

  • Page 19: 2.2 Switching On/off

    2-2 raychart 425 chartplotter 2.2 switching on/off ➤ to turn the chartplotter display unit on, press the power key. The keys illuminate, the display unit beeps and the raychart logo is displayed, followed by the following warning: warning the electronic chart is an aid to navigation designed to faci...

  • Page 20: 2.3 Chart Simulator

    Chapter 2: getting started 2-3 figure 2-1: lighting controls the last-used control is highlighted in inverse video. 2. Press the trackpad left/right to select the lights function. 3. Press the trackpad top/bottom to increase or decrease the lighting to one of four levels. You can press and hold the ...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Display Mode

    2-4 raychart 425 chartplotter sired mode on power-up. Simulated data should never be used for nav- igational purposes. ➤ to view a chart image using simulated data: 1. Press the page key to display the set up function bar (figure 2-2): figure 2-2: set up function bar 2. Press trackpad left/right to ...

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    Chapter 2: getting started 2-5 figure 2-3: display modes 50°45.000 n 001°06.000 w(c) cog 230° t sog 6.8 kts waypoint 001 position steer starboard brg 234° t gps fix rng 2.4 nm time 14:32 12/12/99 time 12:34 date 26/01/99 eta (waypoint) 13:37 26/01/99 ttg (waypoint) 01:03 eta (route) 14:32 27/01/99 t...

  • Page 23: Moving Around The Chart

    2-6 raychart 425 chartplotter moving around the chart you will normally operate the chartplotter with the chart showing your vessel’s current location. In the default north-up orientation (shown in the status box at the top of the display), the vessel moves in relation to the screen. You will need t...

  • Page 24: Changing The Chart Scale

    Chapter 2: getting started 2-7 • if screen amplifier is enabled, the vessel is positioned so as to increase screen forward visibility, see chapter 4: setting up. 3. To release the cursor from homed mode press the trackpad to move the cursor away from the vessel’s current position. The status bar sho...

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    2-8 raychart 425 chartplotter 2. If further chart enlargement is available using the current chart card you can press the bottom of the range key to zoom in again, reposi- tioning the cursor first if required. An area of further chart detail is indicated by a box around the area as shown in figure 2...

  • Page 26: Inserting A Nav-Chart Card

    Chapter 2: getting started 2-9 2.5 using navionics nav-chart cards the chartplotter has a built-in world map that can be used for route planning. Most areas (these are shown with chart box boundaries) are covered at a range of approximately 512nm as shown on the status bar at the top of the screen. ...

  • Page 27: Removing A Nav-Chart Card

    2-10 raychart 425 chartplotter figure 2-7: nav-chart card insertion/removal removing a nav-chart card caution: do not use a metallic instrument, eg. A screwdriver or pliers, to aid removal, as doing so can cause irreparable damage. ➤ to remove a nav-chart card, refer to figure 2-7: 1. Pull out the c...

  • Page 28: Chapter 3: Operation

    Chapter 3: operation 3-1 chapter 3: operation 3.1 introduction this chapter explains how to use the chart functions to navigate with the raychart 425. Safety the raychart 425 makes it very easy to mark a waypoint and travel towards it. However, always check first that the route is safe. If using the...

  • Page 29: Placing A Waypoint

    3-2 raychart 425 chartplotter up menu, as described in chapter 4. The waypoint is added to the waypoint list and named with the next available number. The edit functions can be used to change the symbol and name. When the cursor is positioned over a waypoint, the waypoint bearing and range are displ...

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    Chapter 3: operation 3-3 ii. Place the cursor in the required position on the chart and press enter to place the waypoint. The waypoint is added to the way- point list and named using the next available number. The waypoint functions remain displayed so that further way- points can be placed. If req...

  • Page 31: Selecting A Waypoint

    3-4 raychart 425 chartplotter selecting a waypoint positioning the cursor over a waypoint selects that waypoint and accesses the waypoint options function bar. This enables you to goto (described in section 3.4), edit (symbol, name, position), erase or move the waypoint. Selecting a waypoint from th...

  • Page 32: Waypoint Data Display

    Chapter 3: operation 3-5 the list details all waypoints. The selected waypoint is indicated by the highlight bar with its position; bearing and range are provided (if gps fix available). 4. Use trackpad up/down to move through the list to highlight the required waypoint. The selected waypoint can be...

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    3-6 raychart 425 chartplotter figure 3-9: edit waypoint function 4. To edit the waypoint name, select edit name. The name waypoint window is displayed. 5. Use the trackpad to enter or edit the name as follows: • use trackpad left/right to move the cursor to the character to be changed. Up to eight c...

  • Page 34: Erasing Waypoints

    Chapter 3: operation 3-7 figure 3-13: waypoint list function bar 4. Select edit waypoint; the waypoint edit functions are displayed (figure 3-14): figure 3-14: waypoint edit functions 5. To edit the waypoint name, select edit name; the cursor is placed in the name field of the selected waypoint. I. ...

  • Page 35: Moving Waypoints

    3-8 raychart 425 chartplotter ➤ to delete a waypoint using the waypoint list: 1. Select the waypoint from the waypoint list as previously described. The waypoint list function bar is displayed. 2. Use trackpad up/down to move through the list to highlight the required waypoint. 3. Select erase waypo...

  • Page 36: 3.3 Working With Routes

    Chapter 3: operation 3-9 3.3 working with routes a routeis made up of a series of waypoints (maximum 50). A route is made by placing a series of waypoints on the chart. When a route is created it becomes the current route and is displayed on-screen. The current route is maintained after power-off. O...

  • Page 37: Creating A New Route

    3-10 raychart 425 chartplotter 3. Select more to see more functions (figure 3-18): figure 3-18: second level functions 4. Select more again to return to the first level functions. 5. Press clear to return to chart mode. Creating a new route note: if there is a current route on screen, it is cleared ...

  • Page 38: Saving The Current Route

    Chapter 3: operation 3-11 4. Move the cursor to the next waypoint position; a dotted line connects the cursor to the last placed waypoint. 5. Press enter again. The next waypoint is placed and the dotted line changes to a solid line. Note: if the waypoint was placed incorrectly, it can be deleted by...

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    3-12 raychart 425 chartplotter 4. Press enter to save the route. Press enter again (in response to the prompt) to name the route or clear to save as the default route xx, where xx is the next available number. When naming a route, use the trackpad to move the cursor right or left to the character to...

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    Chapter 3: operation 3-13 figure 3-21: route list display displaying route leg and waypoint information ➤ to display information about a route leg, move the cursor over the leg until its data is displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen (figure 3-22). Figure 3-22: status bar showing curre...

  • Page 41: Editing A Route

    3-14 raychart 425 chartplotter erasing or (re)naming a route a route or can be deleted or re-named via the route list. When deleting a route, you are prompted to confirm. ➤ to select a route to delete: 1. Select routes, followed by more, then route list. The route list is displayed with the selected...

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    Chapter 3: operation 3-15 1. Select edit route and press enter; the place waypoint function is shown as above (see figure 3-19). 2. Add waypoint(s) to the route by moving the cursor and pressing enter in the same way as the route was first created. 3. Remove waypoints from a route by pressing clear ...

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    3-16 raychart 425 chartplotter ➤ to remove a waypoint from the route using the cursor: 1. Place the cursor over the waypoint; see selecting a waypoint on page 3-4. 2. Select waypoint options; the waypoint functions are displayed. 3. Select remove waypoint; the waypoint is removed from the route and ...

  • Page 44: Follow A Route

    Chapter 3: operation 3-17 figure 3-28: second level goto functions 3. Select more to return to the first level functions. 4. Press clear to return to the chart screen. Note: the functions differ if a follow or goto is already in progress (see stop follow or stop goto on page 3-23). Follow a route no...

  • Page 45: Target Point Arrival

    3-18 raychart 425 chartplotter ➤ to follow the reversed route: 3. Press the goto key. The goto/follow functions are displayed. 4. Press follow route. The vessel’s current position becomes the origin and the first waypoint in the reversed route becomes the target waypoint. The function bar is removed...

  • Page 46: Join A Route

    Chapter 3: operation 3-19 join a route ➤ to start following the current route from a selected waypoint: 1. Move the cursor over a route waypoint until the waypoint options function is displayed (figure 3-29): figure 3-29: route options function 2. Press enter and select follow from here(figure 3-30)...

  • Page 47: Go To A Waypoint

    3-20 raychart 425 chartplotter ➤ to restart xte: 1. Press the goto key. If following a route, the following functions are displayed (figure 3-32): figure 3-32: goto options (1) if a goto is in progress, the following functions are displayed (figure 3-33): figure 3-33: goto options (2) 2. Select rest...

  • Page 48: Go To Cursor

    Chapter 3: operation 3-21 or ii. Press the goto key to display the waypoint options and select goto waypoint; the waypoint list appears. Use the cursor to select the required waypoint (figure 3-36): figure 3-36: waypoint list alternatively, a waypoint can be selected from the waypoint list as descri...

  • Page 49: Go To A Port

    3-22 raychart 425 chartplotter 2. Use the trackpad to position the cursor as required. 3. Press enter to start the goto, or clear to cancel the operation. A temporary waypoint is placed at the cursor position and navigation proceeds towards it. The temporary waypoint is shown as a square with a dot ...

  • Page 50: Stop Follow Or Stop Goto

    Chapter 3: operation 3-23 stop follow or stop goto ➤ to stop following the route or target point: 1. Either press the goto key or move the cursor over the target way- point. 2. Select the stop goto or stop follow function (figure 3-38): figure 3-38: stop follow/stop goto soft keys the dotted line fr...

  • Page 51: Cdi Display

    3-24 raychart 425 chartplotter cdi display the cdi display shows cross track error (xte) and distance to waypoint presented in a ‘runway’ format (figure 3-40): figure 3-40: cdi display the ‘runway’ represents a 0.3nm width with the vessel symbol shown at the bottom. Bearing to waypoint, distance to ...

  • Page 52: Bdi Display

    Chapter 3: operation 3-25 the first arrow is shown when the xte reaches 0.01nm, the second at.05nm and subsequently at 0.1nm intervals. Bdi display the bdi display shows deviation from the bearing to waypoint and distance to waypoint. Cross track error, bearing to waypoint, distance to waypoint, tim...

  • Page 53: Waypoint Data

    3-26 raychart 425 chartplotter the graphical xte indication will place arrows either side of the steering instruction and pointing towards it dependent on the difference between cog and bearing to waypoint. The first arrow is shown when the difference reaches 5° and thereafter at 5° intervals. Waypo...

  • Page 54: Navigation Data

    Chapter 3: operation 3-27 the time to go (ttg) and estimated time of arrival (eta) data relate to the target waypoint (not the whole route) and are based on the speed over ground (sog) towards the target. If the vmg is negative, or data is not available, these fields are replaced by dashes, one per ...

  • Page 55: Time/date Data

    3-28 raychart 425 chartplotter textual data provides position, sog, cog, bearing and range to waypoint, time, fix status and the xte indicator. Any unavailable data is replaced by dashes, one per character. When there is no gps fix but there is a value for the last fix, this is shown instead; positi...

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    Chapter 3: operation 3-29 when the time/date screen is first opened, the data relates to the current day, unless there is no date information available. In this case the last date is used. The vessel’s current position is used unless there is no gps fix in which case the cursor position is used and ...

  • Page 57: Displayed Waypoints

    3-30 raychart 425 chartplotter 3.6 transferring waypoints and routes displayed waypoints waypoints and routes can be received and transmitted via nmea, see also chapter 5, section 5.4, installing the chartplotter. The nmea link could be to a pc, typically via a spare rs232 com port. Managing databas...

  • Page 58: 3.7 Using Tracks

    Chapter 3: operation 3-31 the waypoint transfer functions are displayed (figure 3-49): figure 3-49: waypoint functions 6. Select send waypoints and press enter; the text changes to stop sending. 7. To stop waypoint transfer, press enter. ➤ to receive waypoints and route lists: 1. Display the waypoin...

  • Page 59: Setting Up A Track

    3-32 raychart 425 chartplotter ➤ to access the track controls: 1. From chart mode, press the page key to display the chart set up func- tion bar (figure 3-50): figure 3-50: set up function bar 2. Select track set up to display the track function bar (figure 3-51): figure 3-51: track set up options t...

  • Page 60: Clearing The Current Track

    Chapter 3: operation 3-33 figure 3-52: track interval setting guide ➤ to set up a track: 1. Select the interval function. Use trackpad up/down to select the appropriate options to set either a time interval or a distance interval; press up to increase the interval or down to decrease the interval. 2...

  • Page 61: Smartroute

    3-34 raychart 425 chartplotter smartroute smartroute enables the latest track to be converted to a route. ➤ to convert a track to a route: 1. Select make into route and press enter. The current track is converted to a new route, with the most recently placed track point as the start of the route, ie...

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    Chapter 3: operation 3-35 figure 3-54: available port services 3. Use the trackpad to select the required service and press enter to display further details (figure 3-55): figure 3-55: port service details 4. To see more options (if available), select the.......More....... Option and press enter. 5....

  • Page 63: Tide Information

    3-36 raychart 425 chartplotter tide information at detailed chart scales, placing the cursor over a tide height or current symbol for more than 0.5 seconds enables detailed tide information to be displayed in an object information pop-up box. Soft keys enable sun/moon data and previous/next day info...

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    Chapter 3: operation 3-37 figure 3-57: tidal height display ➤ to display the tide height at a particular date/time: 1. Press enter to select more options; the sun/moon data soft keys are shown (figure 3-58). Figure 3-58: sun/moon data soft keys 2. Using trackpad left/right, select previous day or ne...

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    3-38 raychart 425 chartplotter ➤ to display sun/moon data: 1. Select sun/moon data. The sun rise/set and moon rise/set times are shown in individual boxes. The moon phase box indicates the number of days referred to full moon, together with a pictorial representation (figure 3-59). Figure 3-59: tida...

  • Page 66: Tidal Current

    Chapter 3: operation 3-39 tidal current ➤ to obtain tidal current data: 1. Place the cursor over a tide current symbol the tidal current soft key and help text appear (figure 3-60). Figure 3-60: tidal current soft key 2. Press enter to show the tidal current information and soft keys (figure 3-61) o...

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    3-40 raychart 425 chartplotter trackpad. A cursor data box below the graph shows corresponding time, set and drift. Date and time for today (default) are shown with previous/next day information available via the more options soft key; repeated presses of these two soft keys moves the date back/forw...

  • Page 68: 3.9 Man Overboard (Mob)

    Chapter 3: operation 3-41 figure 3-63: tidal current & sun/moon data display 3.9 man overboard (mob) if a person or object is lost overboard, and you need to return to the location, use the man overboard (mob) function. Note: to obtain mob position, a valid gps fix must be available. ➤ to initiate t...

  • Page 69: 3.10 Alarms

    3-42 raychart 425 chartplotter figure 3-64: mob data box • sends an mob message, including bearing and range, to other units in the system, via nmea. Notes: (1) a suffix (c) to the position data indicates that the vessel’s position has been user calibrated, see chapter 4,chart set up parameters. (2)...

  • Page 70: Chapter 4: Setting Up

    Chapter 4: setting up 4-1 chapter 4: setting up 4.1 introduction when you have installed your system and are familiar with its basic operation, you may wish to set it up to operate according to your requirements and display information according to your preferences. This is achieved using the functi...

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    4-2 raychart 425 chartplotter figure 4-2: system set up menu 3. Use trackpad up/down to move the highlight up or down the list. 4. When the required parameter is highlighted, use trackpad left/right to step through the settings. 5. When the required values have been chosen, press enter to imple- men...

  • Page 72: Bearing Mode

    Chapter 4: setting up 4-3 bearing mode the mode (magnetic or true) of all bearing and heading data displayed. This is indicated by m or t in the brg or cog field of the chart status bar. Key beep this setting controls audible feedback resulting from operation of the keys. Note: alarms remain active....

  • Page 73: Date Format

    4-4 raychart 425 chartplotter date format set the preferred date format (dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy). The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off. The default is dd/mm/yy. Time offset to display local time, use the trackpad to change from utc to the required time offset. This can be up to ...

  • Page 74: Simulated Cog

    Chapter 4: setting up 4-5 simulated cog use horizontal movements of the trackpad to adjust the value of cog which is adjustable in 1° intervals from 000° to 359°. It wraps around from 000 to 359 and from 359 to 000. The default value is zero and the selected value is retained on power down. If the s...

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    4-6 raychart 425 chartplotter 3. Use trackpad up/down to highlight the required parameter, then use trackpad left/right to select the required setting. 4. When the required values have been set, press enter to clear the menu and return to the set up function bar. 5. Press clear to clear the function...

  • Page 76: Orientation

    Chapter 4: setting up 4-7 orientation the chart orientation is normally north up, but can be changed to course up or head up. The selected mode is always shown in the inverse video mode indicator in the top left hand corner of the status bar at the top of the display in the form nu (north up), hu (h...

  • Page 77: Waypoint Symbol

    4-8 raychart 425 chartplotter waypoint symbol this option allows selection of the symbol for waypoint display. The selected symbol is used for subsequent waypoints. Existing waypoints are not affected. The selected symbol is retained when the unit switched off. Autozoom when autozoom is enabled, com...

  • Page 78: Xte Alarm

    Chapter 4: setting up 4-9 to silence the alarm, press any key. This removes the warning and resets the distance, ie. The alarm will not sound again unless the vessel moves the selected distance from its position (at the time that the alarm was silenced). The alarm is set to off on power up. Xte alar...

  • Page 79: 4.4 Gps Setup

    4-10 raychart 425 chartplotter ➤ to perform position calibration: 1. Using horizontal trackpad movements, select set cal. The menu is removed and a single function and help text are shown (figure 4-5): figure 4-5: set position function 2. Using the trackpad, set the value of offset required. The dis...

  • Page 80

    Chapter 4: setting up 4-11 figure 4-7: gps status screen and soft key the gps status screen provides, for each tracked satellite, the satellite number, a graphical signal strength bar, status, azimuth angle and its elevation angle from your vessel. Positional accuracy is dependent upon these paramet...

  • Page 81

    4-12 raychart 425 chartplotter figure 4-8: sd gps set up menu 2. Using vertical trackpad movements, select sd mode. 3. Use horizontal trackpad movements to toggle between enabled and disabled. • select enabled to allow the unit to use sd corrections if available. • select disabled to force the unit ...

  • Page 82: Chapter 5: Installation

    Chapter 5: installation 5-1 chapter 5: installation 5.1 introduction this chapter provides instructions to assist in planning the installation of the raychart 425 chartplotter aboard your vessel. Note: if you wish to practice using the raychart 425 before installation, you can connect it, via a 1a q...

  • Page 83: Suppression Ferrites

    5-2 raychart 425 chartplotter • 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...

  • Page 84: Items Missing?

    Chapter 5: installation 5-3 5.2 unpacking and inspecting the components unpack your raychart 425 chartplotter carefully. Retain the carton and packing materials in the event that you need to return the unit for service. Referring to table 5-1 , check that you have all the correct system components. ...

  • Page 85: Surface Mounting

    5-4 raychart 425 chartplotter 5.3 installing the gps receiver the raystar 120 gps receiver is designed to receive the signals emitted from the satellites in a direct path. Ideally, the unit should be mounted horizontally in a location that is open and clear of any masts, search lights, or other stru...

  • Page 86: Pole Mounting

    Chapter 5: installation 5-5 4. Stick the supplied gasket (3) to the mounting surface ensuring that the holes match and pass the cable through the centre hole or the cable exit channel. 5. Carefully position the gps receiver, passing the studs through the holes in the mounting surface and secure to t...

  • Page 87

    5-6 raychart 425 chartplotter note: failure to remove the plastic tabs from within the cable channel could result in cable damage. . Figure 5-3: pole mounting arrangement d4726-1.

  • Page 88

    Chapter 5: installation 5-7 5.4 installing the chartplotter when planning the installation of your raychart 425, the following points should be considered to ensure reliable and trouble free operation: • convenience: the unit should be installed in a convenient position where it can be viewed straig...

  • Page 89

    5-8 raychart 425 chartplotter figure 5-4: raychart 425 dimensions go to mob clear enter page range power 170mm (6.7in) 196 mm (7.7 in) 184 mm (7.25 in) 168 mm (6.6 in) 122 mm (4.8 in) 34 mm (1.3 in) 25 mm (1 in) 35 mm (1.38 in) 35 mm (1.38 in) 32 mm (1.26 in) 50 mm (2.0 in) 43.5 mm (3.5 in) 90 mm (3...

  • Page 90: Trunnion (Yoke) Mounting

    Chapter 5: installation 5-9 trunnion (yoke) mounting the display unit can be conveniently mounted on a dash area, chart table, bulkhead or deckhead. Trunnion mount the unit as follows: 1. Loosen the trunnion knobs and remove the trunnion from the display unit. 2. Mark the locations of the trunnion s...

  • Page 91: 5.5 Cable Running

    5-10 raychart 425 chartplotter 8. Place the gasket on the unit and slide the unit into the panel cut-out. 9. Secure the unit with the thumb nuts, hand tight only (figure 5-5). Figure 5-5: raychart 425 panel mounting arrangement 5.5 cable running introduction the minimum requirements are a power cabl...

  • Page 92: Connectors

    Chapter 5: installation 5-11 connectors gps connector the gps connector provides power and data connections to the raystar 120 gps receiver using the attached 33ft (10m) cable terminated in a moulded 6-pin connector. ➤ connect the gps receiver as follows: 1. Mount the gps receiver as detailed in ins...

  • Page 93

    5-12 raychart 425 chartplotter suitable connector block to connect to the extension cable. The supplied power cable cores have a cross-section of 2.0mm 2 (15 awg). Longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimize any voltage drop in the cable. In order to determine the correct supp...

  • Page 94: Emc Conformance

    Chapter 5: installation 5-13 3. Use a suitable junction box to connect to nmea equipment if required. 4. Cut any unused cores short or insulate and tape back. Note: if the power connections are accidentally reversed, the system will not function. Use a voltmeter to check that the input power leads a...

  • Page 95

    5-14 raychart 425 chartplotter figure 5-6: system set up menu 3. Using trackpad up/down, select the language option. 4. Using trackpad left/right, select the required language. 5. Press enter to return to the setup functions. The chartplotter now uses the selected language. 6. Press clear to return ...

  • Page 96: 6.1 Maintenance

    Chapter 6: maintenance & fault finding 6-1 chapter 6: maintenance & fault finding this chapter provides information on routine maintenance and on possible causes of problems you may experience with your raychart 425 chartplotter and/or its associated raystar 120 receiver. 6.1 maintenance warning: th...

  • Page 97: 6.2 Resetting The System

    6-2 raychart 425 chartplotter the installation instructions, to enable you to ensure minimum interaction between different items of equipment, ie. Ensure optimum electromagnetic compatibility (emc). Always report any emc-related problem to your nearest raymarine dealer. We use such information to im...

  • Page 98: Fault Finding

    Chapter 6: maintenance & fault finding 6-3 fault finding as a guide to problem solving, common problems and their possible causes are detailed in table 6-1. 6.4 technical support please visit our website at: www.Raymarine.Com/recreational/support where you will find a questions & answers database, s...

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    6-4 raychart 425 chartplotter.

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    Appendix a: raychart 425 specification a-1 appendix a: raychart 425 specification ce conforms to 89/336/ eec(emc), en60945:1997 size 184mm (7.3in) x 168mm (6.7in) x 75mm (3in), excluding trunnion weight 0.75 kg (1.65 lb) environmental waterproofing: to cfr46; suitable for external mounting temp rang...

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    A-2 raychart 425 chartplotter.

  • Page 102: Caution:

    Appendix b: raystar 120 specification b-1 appendix b: raystar 120 specification caution: care should be taken when disposing of this equipment, as a lithium battery is fitted internally. Local regulations for the disposal of hazardous materials may apply and must be adhered to. Feature details recei...

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  • Page 104: Appendix C: Nmea Data

    Appendix c: nmea data c-1 appendix c: nmea data connector received transmitted power/nmea wpl, rte wpl, rte, xte, apb, bwr, rmb gps gga, gsv, gsa, gll,vtg, praya.

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    C-2 raychart 425 chartplotter.

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    Appendix d: list of abbreviations d-1 appendix d: list of abbreviations bdi bearing deviation indicator btw bearing to waypoint cdi course deviation indicator cog course over ground. The actual direction of your vessel’s movement over the ground. Dgps differential global positioning system dtg dista...

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    This equipment uses certain elements of software supplied to raymarine by sirf tech- nology inc., to which the following licence agreement applies. Please read it carefully. Sirf license agreement important - read carefully: this is a legal agreement (the “agreement”) between sirf technology incorpo...

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    In st al la ti on t em pl at es 1- iii r a y cha rt 42 5 m o un ti ng t e mp la te to p drill hole 5 mm (3/16") diameter (4 positions) drill hole 6 mm (1/4") diameter (4 positions) drill hole 10 mm (3/8") diameter (4 positions) raychart 420 series template d4729-1 125 mm (4.92 in) 164.2 mm (6.46 in)...

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    1- iv ra yc ha rt 425 c h ar tp lott er.

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    Installation templates t-1 gps receiver mounting template note: access to the underside of the mounting surface must be available to allow for secure fixing. Alternatively, use the pole mounting option. Cable exit channel 18mm (0.7in) 6mm (0.25") dia. For cable only 19mm (0.75") dia. For nmea plug 6...

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    T-2 raychart 425 chartplotter.