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Raymarine RC400 Owner's Handbook Manual - Stop Follow Or Stop Goto

Manual is about: Raymarine RC400 Navigation Aids: User Guide

Summary of RC400

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    Rc400 gps chartplotter owner’s handbook document number: 81237-2 date: august 2004.

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    Ii rc400 gps chartplotter.

  • Page 3: About This Handbook

    Iii about this handbook introduction this handbook describes the rc400 portable gps chartplotter. The rc400 utilizes satellite differential (sd) signals for enhanced navigational accuracy. The rc400 gps chartplotter can be used portably with the supplied ni- mh batteries or fix-mounted while connect...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Iv rc400 gps chartplotter important information this handbook 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 representatives, o...

  • Page 5: Gps Reception

    V gps reception gps systems must have a clear horizon-to-horizon view to track satellites. Because its gps antenna is internal, the rc400 should never be mounted below deck. The rc400 must be used outdoors to ensure proper gps signal reception. The internal antenna may not be able to obtain a fix if...

  • Page 6: Ni-Mh Battery Recycling

    Vi rc400 gps chartplotter • do not mix alkaline and ni-mh cells. • do not dispose of cells in fire. • do not dismantle cells. • replace all cells at the same time. • charge and discharge under the ambient temperature men- tioned in cell’s specifications. • using batteries in extreme conditions may a...

  • Page 7: Contents

    Vii contents about this handbook ........................................................................................... Iii introduction .................................................................................Iii conventions used ...........................................................

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    Viii rc400 gps chartplotter 2.8 system check and initial switch on .......................................... 19 initial switch on ......................................................................... 19 checking chartplotter operation ............................................... 20 emc confo...

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    Ix cog vector ................................................................................ 40 arrival circle .............................................................................. 40 anchor alarm ............................................................................. 41 xte alarm ....

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    X rc400 gps chartplotter 5.5 changing the display mode ....................................................... 72 cdi display ................................................................................ 73 bdi display .................................................................................

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1: overview 1 chapter 1: overview 1.1 rc400 gps chartplotter display features and functions the rc400 gps chartplotter includes the following features: • detailed navigation information from installed navionics ® gold chart card • positional information from satellite differential gps • gps ...

  • Page 12: Trackpad and Cursor

    2 rc400 gps chartplotter figure 1-1: rc400 gps chartplotter operating controls trackpad and cursor on the primary chart display, 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 c...

  • Page 13: Dedicated Keys

    Chapter 1: overview 3 dedicated keys these keys have fixed functions. Some keys can be used in either of two ways: • press: press the key briefly and then release it. This method is used for most key operations. • press and hold: press the key, keep it pressed for the period of time stated (typicall...

  • Page 14: Pop-Up Menus

    4 rc400 gps chartplotter pop-up menus pop-up menus usually provide various options. When a pop-up menu is on-screen, a set of associated functions is also displayed. Use the trackpad to select an option from the menu, then use the appropriate function to set the option. For example, the radius of th...

  • Page 15: How It Works

    Chapter 1: overview 5 figure 1-2: waas coverage map 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 s...

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    6 rc400 gps chartplotter figure 1-3: the waas system availability of waas and egnos signals the waas system is presently broadcasting in north america. The rc400 gps chartplotter is egnos compatible. However, at the time of going to print the egnos was still under test. Further information on the wa...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: installation 7 chapter 2: installation 2.1 introduction this chapter provides instructions to assist in planning the installation of the rc400 gps chartplotter. Emc installation guidelines all raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the r...

  • Page 18: Items Missing?

    8 rc400 gps chartplotter items missing? If any of the above items is missing or damaged, please contact your raymarine dealer or our product support department to obtain replacements. Part number description e33018 rc400 gps chartplotter r38095 mounting bracket base r38096 mounting bracket adapter r...

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    Chapter 2: installation 9 2.3 planning the installation when planning to install your rc400 using the bracket mount and ship’s power, 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...

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    10 rc400 gps chartplotter figure 2-1: rc400 dimensions 3.57" (90.57mm) 6.48" (164.6mm) 1.75" (44.52mm) d6523-2 power clear page enter range in goto mob range out.

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    Chapter 2: installation 11 2.4 installing the batteries and chart card before using the rc400, you must install the navionics gold chart card and, if being used portably, the batteries. The chart card is inserted in the rear of the rc400, beneath the battery tray. Installing the aa cells and the cha...

  • Page 22: Installing The Batteries

    12 rc400 gps chartplotter installing the batteries when used portably, the rc400 can be powered by the supplied four (4) nickel metal hydride (ni-mh) batteries or with four (4) aa alkaline cells (not supplied), using the supplied battery tray. Note: the rc400 was designed to be used with all ni-mh o...

  • Page 23: Inserting A Gold Chart Card

    Chapter 2: installation 13 warning: when using alkaline cells, set the battery type switch to alkaline so that the cells are not charged when the nmea cord is connected. Charging alkaline cells may cause excessive heat and could result in cell leakage or explosion causing damage or injury. Inserting...

  • Page 24: Removing A Gold Chart Card

    14 rc400 gps chartplotter removing a gold chart card caution: do not use a metallic instrument (such as a screwdriver or pliers) to aid removal, as this can cause irreparable damage. ➤ to remove a gold chart card: 1. Loosen the two retaining screws on the rear of the unit. 2. Remove the battery tray...

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    Chapter 2: installation 15 ➤ to remove the rc400 from the mounting bracket assembly: 1. Use the thumb on one hand to depress one of the two release tabs on either side of the mounting bracket. 2. Grasping the rc400 with the other hand, pull the chartplotter forward and remove from the bracket. Figur...

  • Page 26: 2.6 Running The Cable

    16 rc400 gps chartplotter 2.6 running the cable introduction a cable is required to supply power for operating the unit, charging its batteries and providing nmea connection on board your vessel. Of course you can also charge the unit with the cigarette lighter adapter. Notes: (1) adequately secure ...

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    Chapter 2: installation 17 if the power cable must be extended, estimate the length of cable between the vessel’s main power source and the connector block, then select the correct wire size determined by the distance as indicated below. The dc power input should be connected to the power cable at t...

  • Page 28: Cigarette Lighter Adapter

    18 rc400 gps chartplotter cigarette lighter adapter you can also power the rc400 and charge batteries using the supplied 12vdc cigarette lighter adapter. This adapter contains a 1.5a fuse, which is located inside the plug that is inserted into the cigarette lighter. To open, unscrew the tip until it...

  • Page 29: Initial Switch On

    Chapter 2: installation 19 2.8 system check and initial switch on when installation is complete and all connections have been made, re- check the installation before using the system for navigation. If problems occur, refer to chapter 6:maintenance & troubleshooting . Initial switch on to switch on ...

  • Page 30: Emc Conformance

    20 rc400 gps chartplotter checking chartplotter operation to confirm that the chartplotter is operating correctly, perform the following checks: 1. Press the trackpad left/right, up/down and check cursor movement and normal scrolling action. 2. Insert a navionics gold chart ® card for the area of yo...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    Chapter 3: getting started 21 chapter 3: getting started 3.1 introduction this chapter provides information and instructions to allow you to start using your rc400 gps chartplotter. It is intended to help you familiarize yourself with the controls before you start using the chartplotter for routine ...

  • Page 32: 3.2 Switching On/off

    22 rc400 gps chartplotter 3.2 switching on/off ➤ to turn the chartplotter unit on, press the power key. The keys illuminate and the raychart logo is displayed, followed by this warning: warning: the electronic chart is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorised government char...

  • Page 33: 3.3 Simulator Mode

    Chapter 3: getting started 23 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 ten levels. You can press and hold the trackpad to change the setting more rapidly. The lighting level is adjusted as you chan...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Display Mode

    24 rc400 gps chartplotter 2. Press trackpad left/right to highlight system set up and press enter to display the system set up menu. 3. Use trackpad up/down to highlight the simulator option. 4. Use trackpad left/right to select on . 5. If necessary, use trackpad up/down to highlight, in turn, the s...

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    Chapter 3: getting started 25 figure 3-1: display modes press to display time/date information press to display bdi note: in any display mode, press goto to return to chart display press to display waypoint data press to display cdi press to return to chart display press to display navigation data d...

  • Page 36: Moving Around The Chart

    26 rc400 gps chartplotter moving around the chart the most common use of the chartplotter is to show your vessel’s current location. In the default north-up orientation (shown as nu in the status box at the top of the display), the vessel moves in relation to the screen. You will need to reposition ...

  • Page 37: Changing The Chart Scale

    Chapter 3: getting started 27 • when the vessel moves near the edge of the chart window, the chart is redrawn with the vessel at the center and the cursor homed on the vessel. • while homed, the status bar indicates position, sog and cog . • if screen amplifier is enabled, the screen displays the ve...

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    28 rc400 gps chartplotter ➤ for rapid scale change, press and hold the range in or range out key. The distance indicator at the left-hand end of the status bar is updated whenever you change the chart scale. ➤ to zoom in to a more detailed chart: 1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor in the are...

  • Page 39: Loading The Chart Data

    Chapter 3: getting started 29 3.5 using navionics gold 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 40: Displaying The Chart Data

    30 rc400 gps chartplotter note: only one chart portfolio can be loaded from the gold chart card to the display memory at a time. Use the trackpad up/down to select the desired chart and press enter to load it into the chartplotter’s memory. If a different portfolio is desired this can be accessed by...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Setting Up

    Chapter 4: setting up 31 chapter 4: setting up 4.1 introduction when you have installed your system and are familiar with its basic operation, you can set it up to operate according to your preferences. This is achieved using the function controls that are displayed when the page key is pressed. The...

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    32 rc400 gps chartplotter 2. Use trackpad left/right to highlight system set up and press enter to display the system set up menu: figure 4-1: system set up menu 3. Use trackpad up/down to move the highlight up or down the list. 4. When the desired parameter is highlighted, use trackpad left/right t...

  • Page 43: Bearing Mode

    Chapter 4: setting up 33 bearing mode the mode ( mag netic 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. Menu item options factory default new setting bearing mode magnetic/true true distance units nautical miles (nm...

  • Page 44: Units

    34 rc400 gps chartplotter units this sets the units for distance, speed and depth. This setting will be used to display all data. However, the distance units do not affect the chart scale, which is always in nautical miles. Variation the variation value is the difference between true and magnetic di...

  • Page 45: Simulator

    Chapter 4: setting up 35 simulator the simulator enables operation of the rc400 without data from external sources. The options are on or off . When on is selected the simulator generates position, sog and cog data and uses the simulated data instead of any real data. A flashing sim status indicator...

  • Page 46: Screen Saver

    36 rc400 gps chartplotter screen saver this function defines the timeout period after which the lcd is switched off following keypad inactivity. Either off (when this function is disabled) or the timeout value (either in minutes or in seconds) is shown. Move the trackpad horizontally to adjust the v...

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    Chapter 4: setting up 37 4.3 chart set up parameters the chart set up function allows the chartplotter to be set up according to your system configuration and your personal preferences. ➤ to set the chart default parameters: 1. Press the page key to display the set up function bar: 2. Use the trackp...

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    38 rc400 gps chartplotter 3. Use trackpad up/down to highlight the desired parameter, then use trackpad left/right to select the desired setting. Note: there are two screens for chart set-up. Scroll past more.. . To ac- cess the other screen. 4. When the desired values have been set, press enter to ...

  • Page 49: Orientation

    Chapter 4: setting up 39 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 (he...

  • Page 50: Show Waypoints

    40 rc400 gps chartplotter show waypoints this option controls whether or not the waypoints are shown on the chart display, with their appropriate symbols. The active waypoint, and waypoints in the current route, are always shown. Waypoint symbol this option allows selection of the symbol for waypoin...

  • Page 51: Anchor Alarm

    Chapter 4: setting up 41 anchor alarm the selected value is used as the anchor alarm distance. If the vessel moves outside of the selected distance from its position (at the time that the alarm was enabled) an alarm message is displayed. Pressing any key removes the warning and resets the distance. ...

  • Page 52: Chart Boundaries

    42 rc400 gps chartplotter chart boundaries when on , chart boundary lines are shown on the screen. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off. Safety contours set to display safety contours of less than 2, 5, 10 and 20 meters or set to off. The selected setting is retained when the ...

  • Page 53: 4.4 Gps Setup

    Chapter 4: setting up 43 3. Using the trackpad, set the desired offset value. The distance and bearing of cursor from vessel is displayed in the status bar as brg and rng . 4. Press clear to reset the value to zero and return to the chart set up menu. — or — press enter to confirm the selected offse...

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    44 rc400 gps chartplotter figure 4-3: 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 paramete...

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    Chapter 4: setting up 45 ➤ to enable or disable sd-gps mode. 1. Using the trackpad left/right highlight sd-gps in the function bar. 2. Press enter to toggle between sd-gps enable and sd-gps off . • select on to allow the unit to use sd corrections if available. • select off to force the unit to calc...

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    46 rc400 gps chartplotter.

  • Page 57: Chapter 5: Operation

    Chapter 5: operation 47 chapter 5: operation 5.1 introduction this chapter explains how to use the chart functions to navigate with the rc4300. 5.2 working with waypoints the rc400 enables you to place up to 500 waypoints. A waypoint is a position entered on a chart as a reference or destination poi...

  • Page 58: Placing A Waypoint

    48 rc400 gps chartplotter placing a waypoint note: it is not possible to place multiple waypoints at the same position. ➤ to place a new waypoint: 1. From chart mode, press enter ; the primary function bar is displayed 2. Using trackpad left/right, select waypoints . 3. To place a waypoint at the cu...

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    Chapter 5: operation 49 5. To place a waypoint at a known position (lat./long): select place wpt at pos . A box appears in the center of the screen with the current cursor position (lat./long). Use the trackpad left/right to select the value and the trackpad up/down to change the value. Press enter ...

  • Page 60: Selecting A Waypoint

    50 rc400 gps 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 5.4 ), edit (name, symbol), erase or move the waypoint. Selecting a waypoint from the waypoint li...

  • Page 61: Waypoint Data Display

    Chapter 5: operation 51 3. Select waypoint list and press enter to display the waypoint list. The waypoint list and associated function bar are displayed (see fig- ure 5-1 ). The list details all waypoints. The selected waypoint is indicated by the highlight bar with its position; bearing and range ...

  • Page 62: Editing Waypoint Details

    52 rc400 gps chartplotter editing waypoint details the name, symbol and position of a waypoint can be changed, either by means of the cursor or via the waypoint list. Note: the target waypoint cannot be edited. ➤ to edit a waypoint using the cursor: 1. Place the cursor over the waypoint. 2. Select w...

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    Chapter 5: operation 53 ➤ to edit a waypoint using the waypoint list: 1. From chart mode, press enter to display the primary function bar. 2. Using trackpad left/right, select waypoints . 3. Select waypoint list ; the waypoint list is displayed, with its associ- ated function bar. 4. Select edit way...

  • Page 64: Erasing Waypoints

    54 rc400 gps chartplotter erasing waypoints note: a waypoint that is the target waypoint or waypoints that are also used in any saved route(s) cannot be erased. If an attempt is made to erase a waypoint that is used in a saved route, the warning “ waypoint is used in route(s) and cannot be erased ” ...

  • Page 65: 5.3 Working With Routes

    Chapter 5: operation 55 4. Move the cursor to the desired waypoint position. 5. When the cursor is in the correct position, press enter to set the new position and return to normal cursor control. To return to chart mode, press clear twice. ➤ to move a waypoint using the waypoint list: 1. Select the...

  • Page 66: Creating A New Route

    56 rc400 gps chartplotter • use the database list to erase and name existing routes • edit a route by adding, removing and moving waypoints note: the system is limited to 500 unique waypoints yet 20 routes of 50 waypoints as stated above are permissible. This figure is achieved by us- ing waypoints ...

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    Chapter 5: operation 57 ➤ to make a new route by placing waypoints: note: you can pan the chart and change the scale while placing way- points. 1. If necessary, move the cursor to the desired area in which to make the route and select a suitable chart scale. 2. Select routes then make route . The ma...

  • Page 68: Saving The Current Route

    58 rc400 gps chartplotter saving the current route you can save up to 20 named routes in the route database. These routes can then be re-displayed and followed subsequently. Note: if you attempt an operation that affects this route ( clear route, for example) before the current route is saved, you a...

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    Chapter 5: operation 59 clearing the current route from the screen to clear the current route from the screen, select clear route . If the current route has not been saved, you are prompted to save it. ➤ to clear the current route from the screen: 1. Select routes or place the cursor over a route le...

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    60 rc400 gps chartplotter figure 5-2: 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 to remove the data, move the cursor away from the rou...

  • Page 71: Route Info

    Chapter 5: operation 61 erasing or (re)naming a route a route 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 route ...

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    62 rc400 gps chartplotter figure 5-3: route info the route is displayed as a series of legs. For each leg the next waypoint position, leg bearing, leg distance, total distance and elapsed time at current speed over ground (sog) is listed. Press the trackpad up/down keys to scroll through the list. 3...

  • Page 73: Editing A Route

    Chapter 5: operation 63 editing a route a route may be edited in order to: • add a waypoint into a route • remove a waypoint from a route • move a waypoint (as described in section 5.2 ) • reverse a route any changes made to the route affect only the current route, so the route must be saved in orde...

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    64 rc400 gps chartplotter 2. Press enter ; the route leg functions are displayed: 3. Select insert waypoint . The cursor now controls the route leg which is connected to the exist- ing waypoints on either side of the cursor by a dotted line. 4. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the desired posi...

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    Chapter 5: operation 65 5.4 following routes and going to target points the goto/mob key accesses the functions to follow a route or go to a waypoint, port, nearest facility or current cursor position. When the target destination is selected, the chartplotter calculates bearing, distance and cross t...

  • Page 76: Follow A Route

    66 rc400 gps chartplotter follow a route note: if a route has been reversed or if a route on screen was being fol- lowed, but stopped before completion, the target waypoint (outlined by a square box) may be different to when the route was created. The target waypoint should always be checked before ...

  • Page 77: Target Point Arrival

    Chapter 5: operation 67 target point arrival target alarms (see chapter 5 ) can be set up to trigger when the vessel is approaching the target point. The arrival alarm is defined as a circle (not visible on the screen), with a specified radius around the target. The alarm is triggered when either of...

  • Page 78: Advance To A Waypoint

    68 rc400 gps chartplotter the vessel follows the route, using the selected waypoint as the target. Advance to a waypoint when following a route it is possible to advance to the next waypoint, even if the current target waypoint has not been reached. ➤ to advance to a waypoint: 1. Press and release t...

  • Page 79: Go to A Waypoint

    Chapter 5: operation 69 2. Select restart xte . The dotted line between the original origin and the target waypoint is redrawn from the vessel’s current position to the target waypoint and the xte is reset to zero going to an individual target rather than following a route, you can go directly to a ...

  • Page 80: Go To Cursor

    70 rc400 gps chartplotter figure 5-4: waypoint list a waypoint also can be selected from the waypoint list as described in working with waypoints on page 47 . 2. Select goto waypoint . A dotted line is drawn from the vessel’s current position to the selected waypoint and navigation to the selected w...

  • Page 81: Go to A Port

    Chapter 5: operation 71 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 in the center and is connected to the vessel’s starting position by a dotted line. On arrival, the arrival alarm is triggered and t...

  • Page 82: Stop Follow Or Stop Goto

    72 rc400 gps chartplotter stop follow or stop goto ➤ to stop following the route or target point: 1. Either press and release the goto/mob key or move the cursor over the target waypoint. 2. Select the stop goto or stop follow function: the dotted line from the vessel to the target waypoint disappea...

  • Page 83: Cdi Display

    Chapter 5: operation 73 note: the set up function bar remains displayed in each display mode. To remove the set up function bar, press clear . Cdi display the cdi display shows cross track error (xte) and distance to waypoint presented in a “runway” format: figure 5-5: cdi display the runway represe...

  • Page 84: Bdi Display

    74 rc400 gps chartplotter the steering instruction is steer starboard if the xte is 0.01nm or more to port, steer port if the xte is 0.01nm or more to starboard or on course if the xte is less than 0.01 on either side. If no goto or follow is in progress, the steering instruction is not tracking . T...

  • Page 85

    Chapter 5: operation 75 the range scale automatically scales for distance. The ranges shown are 1nm, 4nm, 20nm, 40nm, 100nm, 200nm, 400nm, 1000nm, 2000nm, 4000nm. In each case the range scale has graduations at ¼, ½ and ¾ of the current scale. The steering instruction for the bdi display uses the de...

  • Page 86: Waypoint Data

    76 rc400 gps chartplotter waypoint data the waypoint data display comprises text data occupying the whole screen. Figure 5-7: waypoint data if a route is not selected, the route field displays no route . The waypoint field shows the name of the waypoint. If the waypoint is part of a route then the t...

  • Page 87

    Chapter 5: operation 77 over ground (sog) towards the target. If the vmg is negative, or data is not available, these fields are replaced by dashes, one per character. The steering instruction is steer starboard if the xte is 0.01nm or more to port, steer port if the xte is 0.01nm or more to starboa...

  • Page 88: Navigation Data

    78 rc400 gps chartplotter navigation data the navigation data display comprises text data occupying the whole screen: 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 t...

  • Page 89: Time/date Data

    Chapter 5: operation 79 time/date data the time/date display comprises text data occupying the whole screen: textual data provides sunrise and sunset time, current time/ date, waypoint and route arrival times plus the xte indicator. Sunrise and sunset times are for the selected day and at the select...

  • Page 90

    80 rc400 gps chartplotter the time and date fields show the local current time and date. The ttg and eta (waypoint) data relates to the target waypoint. The ttg and eta (route) data relates to the end of the route. All data is based on the sog towards the current target. If the sog is negative, or d...

  • Page 91: Displayed Waypoints

    Chapter 5: operation 81 5.6 transferring waypoints and routes there are two methods of transferring waypoints and routes. The first is via the nmea interface and the seconds is via the gold chart card. The transferring to and from the gold chart card is described in the using archives section on pag...

  • Page 92

    82 rc400 gps chartplotter 4. Initiate receiving of waypoints on the nmea compatible equipment. 5. Select wpt/route transfer . The waypoint transfer functions are displayed: 6. Select send waypoints and press enter ; the text changes to stop sending . 7. To stop waypoint transfer, press enter . ➤ to ...

  • Page 93: 5.7 Using Tracks

    Chapter 5: operation 83 5.7 using tracks the track function is used to mark an on-screen trail that the vessel has followed, as if it had left a visible fixed wake. While the track is turned on, it is recorded in the display unit’s memory. You specify the interval at which track points are made and ...

  • Page 94

    84 rc400 gps chartplotter track points continue to be placed until the track is switched off. The current track is retained even when the unit is powered off. Setting a short time interval between track points is best suited to navigation within a close or complex environment such as an estuary or m...

  • Page 95: Clearing The Current Track

    Chapter 5: operation 85 2. Use trackpad left/right to select track enable and press enter . The track enable text changes to indicate track off . The vessel’s track is displayed on-screen with a line joining the points at the selected interval. Clearing the current track the current track can be cle...

  • Page 96: 5.8 Object Information

    86 rc400 gps chartplotter 5.8 object information the object info function provides detailed information about objects displayed on the chart. ➤ to display detailed object information: 1. Using the trackpad, place the cursor over the desired object. 2. In chart mode, press enter ; the primary functio...

  • Page 97: 5.9 Using Archives

    Chapter 5: operation 87 5.9 using archives the archive function is used to save routes, tracks and waypoints to the gold chart card. This is particularly useful if you use a lot of routes, tracks or waypoints and do not wish to repeatedly re-enter these. Once you have archived your data to the card,...

  • Page 98

    88 rc400 gps chartplotter . Figure 5-11: archiving a route 4. You can now (if desired) change the name of the archived file. Use trackpad left/right and up/down to change. Press enter when com- plete. 5. The route is now archived. Press clear twice to return to normal operation. Note: once archived,...

  • Page 99

    Chapter 5: operation 89 loading or deleting an archived route using the route arch. List function, a previously archived route can be loaded back into the chartplotters memory, renamed or deleted. ➤ to load, delete or rename a route from the archive: 1. In chart mode, press enter ; the primary funct...

  • Page 100: Archiving A Track

    90 rc400 gps chartplotter 4. A list of archived routes is displayed. • to load a route from the archive: use trackpad up/down to select the route you wish to load and press enter . • to delete a route from the archive: use trackpad up/down to select the route you wish to delete, then use the trackpa...

  • Page 101

    Chapter 5: operation 91 figure 5-13: archiving a track 4. The track is now archived. Press clear twice to return to normal operation. Note: once archived, the track can be cleared from the chartplotters memory to free up space. (see clearing the current track on page 85) loading or deleting an archi...

  • Page 102

    92 rc400 gps chartplotter 2. Using trackpad left/right, select archives . 3. Using trackpad left/right, select more... And then track arch. List . Figure 5-14: track archive list 4. A list of archived tracks is displayed. • to load a track from the archive: use trackpad up/down to select the track y...

  • Page 103: Archiving A Waypoint Set

    Chapter 5: operation 93 • to rename a track in the archive: use trackpad up/down to select the track you wish to rename, then use the trackpad left/right to select rename archive and press enter . The first character of the selected track name will be highlighted. Use the trackpad left/right to sele...

  • Page 104

    94 rc400 gps chartplotter figure 5-15: archiving a waypoint 4. The waypoint set is now archived. Press clear twice to return to normal operation. Note: once archived, waypoints can be erased from the chartplotters memory to free up space. (see erasing waypoints on page 54.) loading or deleting an ar...

  • Page 105

    Chapter 5: operation 95 2. Using trackpad left/right, select archives . 3. Using trackpad left/right, select more... And then waypoint arch. List . Figure 5-16: waypoint archive list 4. A list of archived waypoint sets is displayed. Note: when loading waypoint sets onto the chartplotter, you can eit...

  • Page 106: Port Services

    96 rc400 gps chartplotter • to delete a waypoint set from the archive: use trackpad up/down to select the waypoint set you wish to delete, then use the trackpad left/right to select delete archive and press enter . • to rename a waypoint set in the archive: use trackpad up/down to select the waypoin...

  • Page 107

    Chapter 5: operation 97 figure 5-17: available port services 3. Use the trackpad to select the desired service and press enter to dis- play further details: figure 5-18: port service details 4. To see more options (if available), select the .......More....... Option and press enter . 5. Press clear ...

  • Page 108: Tide Information

    98 rc400 gps 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 informat...

  • Page 109

    Chapter 5: operation 99 figure 5-19: 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. 2. Using trackpad left/right, select previous day or next day soft key; press enter the appropriate number of time. 3....

  • Page 110

    100 rc400 gps chartplotter ➤ to display sun/moon data: 1. Select sun/moon data . The sun rise/set and moon rise/set times are displayed. The moon phase box indicates the number of days referred to full moon, together with a pictorial representation. Figure 5-20: tidal heights & sun/moon data display...

  • Page 111: Tidal Current

    Chapter 5: operation 101 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. 2. Press enter to show the tidal current information and soft keys or clear to cancel the operation. Figure 5-21: tidal current dis...

  • Page 112

    102 rc400 gps chartplotter the “port name” is that supplied by the gold chart cartridge. The tidal current graph is automatically scaled. The cursor, represented by a dashed line, can be moved along the horizontal axis by means of the trackpad. A cursor data box below the graph shows corresponding t...

  • Page 113

    Chapter 5: operation 103 figure 5-22: tidal current & sun/moon data display sun rises 04:18 sets 19:13 today date:10/07/04 time:01:16:56 moon rises 04:50 sets 19:45 moon phase first qrt in 7 days nantucket harbor d4980-3 tidal current previous day today next day time 2 0.03 0.32 0.60 0.89 1.18 1.46 ...

  • Page 114: 5.11 Man Overboard (Mob)

    104 rc400 gps chartplotter 5.11 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 the mob procedure from the chart display, press an...

  • Page 115: 5.12 Alarms

    Chapter 5: operation 105 5.12 alarms the chartplotter reports the following alarms the alarms are switched on or off, and the limits set, using the chart set up function via the page key menu. See chapter 4 , chart set up parameters on page 37 . When an alarm is triggered a pop-up box describing the...

  • Page 116

    106 rc400 gps chartplotter.

  • Page 117: 6.1 Maintenance

    Chapter 6: maintenance & troubleshooting 107 chapter 6: maintenance & troubleshooting this chapter provides information on routine maintenance and problem solving associated with your rc400 chartplotter. 6.1 maintenance caution: the chartplotter contains high voltage and specialized circuits only ac...

  • Page 118: 6.2 Resetting The System

    108 rc400 gps chartplotter to minimize these effects and to give you the best possible performance from your raymarine equipment, guidelines are given in the installation instructions that enable you to ensure minimum interaction between different items of equipment, that is, to ensure optimum elect...

  • Page 119: 6.3 Problem Solving

    Chapter 6: maintenance & troubleshooting 109 6.3 problem solving prior to packing and shipping, all raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programmes. However, if this unit should develop a fault, please refer to the following table to identify the most likely c...

  • Page 120: On The Internet

    110 rc400 gps chartplotter 6.4 how to contact raymarine on the internet visit the raymarine world wide web site for the latest information on raymarine electronic equipment and systems at: www.Raymarine.Com customer support navigate to the customer support page for links to: • finding factory servic...

  • Page 121: Technical Support

    Chapter 6: maintenance & troubleshooting 111 technical support for technical support, call: 1-800-539-5539 ext. 2444, or 1-603-881-5200 ext. 2444. Our technical support specialists are available to answer ques- tions about installing, operating and trouble-shooting all rayma- rine products. Question...

  • Page 122: In Europe

    112 rc400 gps chartplotter please have the product reference number, or unit serial number, ready when you call. We will do everything possible to make the repair and return your unit as quickly as possible. In europe in europe, raymarine support, service and accessories may be obtained from your au...

  • Page 123: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix a: specifications 113 appendix a: specifications ce conforms to 89/336/eec(emc), en60945:1997 size (h x w x d) 6.48” (164.6mm) x 3.57” (90.57mm) x 1.75” (44.52mm), excluding mounting bracket weight 15.2 oz (431g), including batteries environmental waterproofing: to ipx7 standard; submersibl...

  • Page 124: Nmea Data

    114 rc400 gps chartplotter note: the system is limited to 500 unique waypoints yet 20 routes of 50 waypoints as stated above are permissible. This figure is achieved by us- ing waypoints in more than one route. Nmea data gps time to first fix cold start: warm start: hot start: typically typically ty...

  • Page 125

    Appendix b: list of abbreviations 115 appendix b: 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...

  • Page 126

    116 rc400 gps chartplotter.

  • Page 127: Index

    117 index a abbreviations 115 alarms 105 anchor 41 man overboard 104 xte 41 archives 87 – 96 archiving routes 87 tracks 90 waypoint set 93 deleting routes 89 tracks 91 waypoint set 94 loading routes 89 tracks 91 waypoint set 94 arrival circle 40 autozoom 40 b batteries charging 18 installing 12 remo...

  • Page 128

    118 removing 14 tide information 98 goto 65 cursor 70 individual target 69 port 71 stop 72 waypoint 69 gps 4 gps setup 43 – 45 h help from raymarine 110 i installation 7 batteries 12 bracket mounting 14 cable running 16 chart card 13 emc guidelines 7 planning 9 l language 34 light saver 36 light sec...

  • Page 129

    119 screen amplifier 40 screen saver 36 sd-gps 4 select chart 41 service 110 servicing 107 simulated cog 35 simulated sog 35 simulator 23 , 35 speed units 34 spot soundings 42 status bar 3 stop follow 72 stop goto 72 sun & moon data 99 , 102 switching off 22 switching on 19 , 22 system check 19 syst...

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  • Page 131: Warranty Certificate

    Warranty certificate in order to ensure that the equipment continues to operate efficiently and reliably, we recom- mend that before using the product, the customer carefully read the owner’s handbook and fol- low the advice on the safe and correct operation and use of the product. We recommend that...

  • Page 132

    Document number: 84161-1 september 2003 consumable items, including, but not limited to: fuses, batteries, drive belts, radar mixer diodes, snap-in impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings, and impeller shaft are specifi- cally excluded from this warranty and raymarine has no liability for su...

  • Page 133: Factory Service Centers

    Factory service centers united states of america uk, europe, middle east, far east raymarine inc 22 cotton road, unit d nashua, nh 03063-4219, usa raymarine ltd anchorage park, portsmouth po3 5td, england telephone: +1 603 881 5200 fax: +1 603 864 4756 www.Raymarine.Com telephone: +44 (0)23 9269 361...

  • Page 134

    Warranty.

  • Page 135

    3.96" (100.49 mm) front 2.76" (70.00 mm) 2.09" (53.00 mm) 3.91" (99.36 mm) 0.28" 17.12 mm rc400 mounting t emplate d6525-1.

  • Page 136

    Mounting template.