Raven 210LB Manual instruction

Navigation Aid System
Setup and Operation Manual
016-0171-055
Revision G, 5/8/2012

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Change History
Revision
Date
Description
G
5/8/2012
Updated to Raven Marine Logo and new style
F
11/23/10
Updated to Raven Aerostar logos
E
06/29/2010
Added setup instructions for Traffic Management system and for
210LB/Battery system setup. Updated pictures, text, and organization.
D
03/23/2009
Updated logo. Replaced contact info with reference to contact info.
Updated logo on title page.
C
01/16/2008
Added ‘The Dangers of Installing Other Software’ and ‘Scanning the
Laptop for Malicious Software’.
B
01/26/2007
Added more photographs and expanded descriptions.
A
07/19/2006
First release
© 2012, Raven Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America.

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Table of Contents
1Introduction....................................................................................................................... 5
2Hardware ........................................................................................................................... 5
3General Setup Information............................................................................................... 5
4Power Requirements ........................................................................................................ 6
5Antenna Setup................................................................................................................... 7
6Setup of WPI or BPI .......................................................................................................... 9
6.1 Setup Steps .................................................................................................................10
6.2 Pack-Up Steps for WPI or BPI......................................................................................10
7Setup of 210LB Navigation Aid System..........................................................................11
7.1 Setup Steps .................................................................................................................11
7.2 Pack-Up Steps.............................................................................................................12
8Setup of 210LB/Battery Navigation Aid System ............................................................13
8.1 Setup Steps .................................................................................................................13
8.2 Pack-Up Steps.............................................................................................................14
8.3 Charging the Battery ....................................................................................................15
9Setup of Traffic Management System ............................................................................16
9.1 General Setup Steps....................................................................................................16
9.2 General Pack-Up Steps................................................................................................17
9.3 Setup of the Traffic Management GPS Receiver..........................................................18
10 Setup of 210 WiFi Navigation Aid System ...................................................................19
10.1 Setup Steps..............................................................................................................19
10.2 Pack-Up Steps..........................................................................................................20
11 Laptop Software Tips....................................................................................................21
12 Dangers of Installing Other Software...........................................................................21
13 Removing Malicious Software......................................................................................21
14 System Operational Characteristics ............................................................................21

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1 Introduction
Raven makes both fixed-installation and portable navigational aid systems. This document describes how
to set up your Portable Raven Navigational Aid System, of which can be any of the following:
1) 210LB Navigation Aid System
2) 210LB/Battery Navigation Aid System
3) Traffic Management System
4) 210-WiFi Navigation Aid System (no longer in production)
2 Hardware
Depending on system components, the system weighs between 7 and 17 pounds, and is transported in a single
soft back pack or hard case containing the DGPS unit, antenna, antenna cable, laptop computer, and power
adapters, WPI or BPI.
3 General Setup Information
The optimum place to install the computer is on a forward shelf or bridge window so when looking at the
RADAR, you can also see the computer display. Locate the antenna to Port or Starboard, depending on
the location of the power outlet and, if possible, opposite the side the ship will dock. This helps lessen the
chance of people accidentally pulling the antenna cable loose and/or blocking the antenna view while
standing on the bridge wing.
Take care to tape or place the antenna cable out of harm’s way for the night watch. The doorway should
have proper protection for this cable. Stow the DGPS unit away early enough to avoid the last-minute
rush prior to leaving the vessel, when the antenna cable might get in the way. Notice the protective sleeve
used for antenna cable in the graphic below.
Figure 1: Protect Antenna Cable from Damage
When boarding and leaving the vessel, DGPS unit back pack should be monitored by the pilot for proper
fastening prior to hauling or lowering the back pack.

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General setup items to note:
1. The antenna is waterproof but the 210-WiFi, the 210LB, and the computer are not
waterproof.
2. The 210LB/Battery is waterproof, and is intended to be operated outdoors in order to
reduce the antenna cable length.
3. It usually takes less than 5 minutes to install or remove the Raven Portable Navigation
Aid System.
4. Even though the Raven system shows remote AIS and SEND vessels (see SEND/AIS
Operation Manual), the pilot’s visual lookout and the RADAR are as critical as ever in
knowing the positions of other vessels.
4 Power Requirements
Only use 100-240 VAC power (use provided adapter if necessary) for the laptop computer, the DGPS
unit, or the WPI.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect any device in the Raven system to a
DC power outlet, such as the one in the photograph
below. DC voltage will damage the Raven devices.
Figure 2: DC Outlet; Do Not Use with Raven System Equipment

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5 Antenna Setup
1. Place pilot system bag near the bridge wing door (either port or starboard) and an AC outlet. For
the 210LB/Battery, the DGPS unit is designed to operate outside on the bridge wing, allowing for
a short antenna cable.
2. Locate the Antenna, Cable, and Reel inside the pilot system bag.
Figure 3: Antenna, Cable and Reel
3. Clamp the Antenna outside on the bridge wing as far as possible from obstructions. Point the top
of the antenna straight up.
Figure 4: Correct (Left) and Incorrect (Right) Antenna Setup Using Clamp
Note the following when setting up the antenna:
Position the antenna vertically, as shown in the graphic at the left, above. Any other
alignment can adversely affect the antenna’s performance.
Have a good view of the sky. Avoid metal obstructions of any kind.
Be away from sources of electromagnetic radiation, such as radar or radio transmitters.
Be firmly clamped to avoid vibrating out of position.

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Figure 5: Correct Antenna Setup Using Magnet Mount
4. Un-spool the cable back into the wheelhouse and connect to the DGPS.
5. Locate the DGPS AC power cable.
6. Connect the AC power cord from the DGPS to an AC outlet (use provided adapter if necessary).
7. Verify the power light (RED) has come on solid.

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6 Setup of WPI or BPI
A pilot can use either the Raven WPI or the Raven BPI, depending on the type of power
available or convenience. The WPI uses AC power and the BPI uses battery power.
The WPI is described in detail in the companion manual, WPI Operation Manual. This section assumes
that you have already read the WPI Operation Manual.
Figure 6: Raven WPI (Uses AC Power)
Figure 7: Raven BPI (Uses Battery Power)

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6.1 Setup Steps
1. Locate the AIS pilot plug on the vessel. This is most commonly found on the forward bulkhead of
the wheelhouse.
Figure 8: AIS Pilot Plug Interface (PPI, Left) and PPI Magnified (Right)
2. Connect the WPI or BPI pilot plug to the vessel’s pilot port.
3. Connect the AC power, 100-240 VAC to the WPI. The BPI is battery-operated.
4. Verify the WPI or BPI blue light is on solid.
5. Verify the WPI green light is flashing or the BPI green light is on solid.
6.2 Pack-Up Steps for WPI or BPI
1. Locate the WPI or BPI.
2. Remove AC power from the WPI.
3. Disconnect the WPI or BPI from the ships pilot plug.
4. Put away the WPI or BPI into the pilot system bag.