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RayChart 620
and630
Owner’s
Handbook
Documentnumber:81155_2
Date: 11thMay1999

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RayChart 620 and 630
Electronic Charting Systems
Owner’s Handbook
SAFETY NOTICES
1.HIGHVOLTAGE.
Thedisplay unit containshigh voltages. Adjustmentsrequire specialised
serviceprocedures and toolsonly availabletoqualified servicetechnicians
–thereare no userserviceablepartsoradjustments. Theoperatorshould
neverremove the displayunitcover orattemptto service theequipment.
2.NAVIGATIONAID.
Thisdeviceis onlyanaidto navigation.Itsaccuracycan beaffectedby
many factors, including equipment failure or defects, environmental
conditionsandimproper handlingoruse.
Itisthe user’sresponsibilityto exercise commonprudenceand
navigationaljudgement,and this deviceshouldnot be relieduponas a
substitutefor suchprudenceand judgement.

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Copyright©RaytheonMarineCompany1999
Thetechnical and graphicalinformationcontained in thishandbook, to the best
ofourknowledge,wascorrect as it went to press. However, the Raytheon
policyofcontinuousimprovementandupdatingmaychangeproduct
specifications without prior notice. Therefore, unavoidable differences between
theproductandhandbookmay occur from time to time, for whichliability
cannotbeacceptedbyRaytheon.
RaytheonisaregisteredtrademarkofRaytheonCompany
SeaTalkis a registered trademark ofRaytheonMarine Europe Limited
RayChartisatrademarkofRaytheonMarineCompany

Preface iii
Preface
Thishandbookcoversthe following electronic charting systems from Raytheon
MarineCompany:
• RayChart620monochromechartplotter
• RayChart 630 color chartplotter
Itcontains very important information onthe installation and operation ofyour
newequipment. In order to obtainthebest results in operation andperformance,
pleasereadthis handbook thoroughly.
RaytheonProduct Support or your localdealerwillbe available to answer any
questionsyoumayhave.
How this Handbook is Organized
Thishandbook is dividedinto the following chapters:
Chapter1: Introduces the chartplotter’s features and concepts.
Chapter2: Explains how to start using the chartplotter, including instructions
forturning it on, using the controls,changingthe lighting, and using chart cards.
Thischapter also describes howto display navigational data.Simpleexercises
are included.
Chapter3:Provides instructions forusingtheinitial soft keys tosetupon-
screenroutes, navigate to a point andmeasuredistances.
Chapter4:Explains how touse additional basic functions, suchas track
histories,marksandevents. It also explains how to use theManOverboard
(MOB) function.
Chapter5:Provides information onthestoreddata, such as waypoints, routes
andevents,andhowyoucanreview,editandusethem.
Chapter6: Provides instructionsfor customizing the chartplotterdefaults,
suchasthe numerical units used, the equipmentconnectedandthe alarm
settings,to suit your preferences. It alsoexplainshowto customize the screen
display.
Chapter7: Provides instructions for installing the chartplotter.
Chapter8:Provides information on maintenance, and whattodoifyou
experience problems with your chartplotter.
AppendixA:Lists the system specifications.
AppendixB: Defines theNMEA data received/transmitted bythechartplotter.
A glossary(includinga list of abbreviations),indexand warranty information
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HowtoUsethisHandbook
Thishandbook is organized with theinformation about operating the
chartplotterat the front, sinceyou will probably usethese chapters most often.
Whenyou first receive yourchartplotter, you should read Chapter7, and install
theequipment. Then read Chapters 1and2 to familiarize yourselfwiththe
controlsof the chartplotter. You mayalsowishto read Chapters 3, 4and5.
Whenyou are happy with thebasicsof using the chartplotter, readChapter6,
decidehowyou wish to set up yourdefaults,alarmsandthe screen, and follow
theinstructionstomakeyourchanges.
Onceyouare on the water, youcanfollowthe instructions in Chapters 3 and4
toperform all your routinetasks,and refer to Chapter5for information about
moreadvancedfeatures.
Ifyou experience any difficultieswith your chartplotter, referto Chapter8.
Refertothe Glossary if there areanytermsyou are unfamiliar with.
Note:TheQuick Reference Card, included withyoursystem, provides a useful
summary of the chartplotter controls.
Text Conventions
Throughoutthis handbook, the dedicated(labelled)keys are shown in bold
capitals;for example, MENU. Thesoft (unlabelled) key functions,menusand
optionsare shown in normal capitals;forexample, ROUTE.
Operatingprocedures,whichmayconsistofasinglekey-pressorasequenceof
numberedsteps,areindicatedbythe➤ symbol in the margin.
Termsincludedin the glossary are showninboldtype.
Exercises areshown in italic type,like this paragraph.
Warranty
Toregister your chartplotter ownership,please take a fewminutes to fill outthe
warrantyregistrationcard found at the end ofthishandbook.It is very important
thatyou complete the owner informationandreturn the card tothefactory in
order to receive full warranty benefits.
EMC Conformance
AllRaytheonequipment and accessories are designedtothebestindustry
standardsfor use in the leisuremarineenvironment.
Theirdesign and manufacture conformsto the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure
thatperformanceisnotcompromised.

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Contents
Chapter1:Introduction ....................................................................... 1
1.1Overview..................................................................................... 1
Features ...................................................................................... 1
Functions .................................................................................... 2
NavigationalDisplays ................................................................. 2
1.2The Chart Display ........................................................................ 3
1.3 Operating Controls ...................................................................... 5
The Trackpad and Cursor............................................................. 5
DedicatedKeys ........................................................................... 6
The Soft Keys ............................................................................. 7
SoftKey Initial Functions ....................................................... 7
OtherSoft Key Functions ....................................................... 8
Pop-UpMenus ............................................................................ 8
DatabaseLists ............................................................................. 8
Chapter2: GettingStartedandControllingtheChart Display ........ 11
2.1Introduction ................................................................................11
2.2Switching the Chartplotter On andOff..........................................11
2.3Adjusting the Lighting and Contrast .............................................13
2.4UsingChartCards .......................................................................14
InsertingaChartCard .................................................................14
RemovingaChartCard ..............................................................15
DisplayingtheChartData ...........................................................15
DisplayingInformationAboutObjects ........................................16
PortArea ..............................................................................18
TideData..............................................................................19
2.5 Controlling the Chart ..................................................................20
MovingtheChart .......................................................................20
ChangingtheChartScale.......................................................21
Changing theChartCenter .....................................................22
DisplayingNavigationData ........................................................24
Chart .........................................................................................24
ChangingbetweenFullScreenandWindows .........................25
ChangingtheWindowSetUp ................................................25
Navigation .................................................................................26

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Chapter3:Using theInitialSoft Keys................................................ 29
3.1Introduction ................................................................................29
Safety ...................................................................................29
3.2 SettingUpandUsingOn-ScreenRoutes ......................................30
MakingaNewOn-ScreenRoute .................................................31
EditinganExistingRouteOn-Screen...........................................32
EditingRouteInformation ..........................................................33
UsingaRoute.............................................................................35
Following,ReversingandStoppingaRoute............................35
AdvancingtotheNextLegoftheRoute..................................36
ErasingaRoute .....................................................................36
3.3UsingtheGOTOKey .................................................................37
Navigating toaTargetPoint ........................................................37
Editingthe Waypoint Details ......................................................37
ClearingorChangingaGOTO ...................................................38
3.4 MeasuringDistances Using the RULER Key ...............................39
Chapter4: AdditionalBasicFunctions .............................................. 41
4.1Introduction ................................................................................41
4.2MarksandEvents........................................................................41
PlacingandDeletingaMark .......................................................42
PlacingandDeletinganEvent .....................................................43
4.3Using Track Histories..................................................................43
Startingand Stopping a Track .....................................................44
Deletingthe Current Track ..........................................................44
Editing Track Controls ...............................................................44
4.5 Man OverBoard (MOB) .............................................................46
4.6 Alarms and Timers .....................................................................47
Chapter5:Using StoredLists(EDIT) .................................................. 49
5.1Introduction ................................................................................49
5.2 The Waypoint List ......................................................................50
Viewingthe Waypoint List .........................................................50
Waypoint List Operations ...........................................................51
Findinga Waypoint in the List ...............................................51
EditingaWaypointorAddingaNew Waypoint......................52
5.3 The CurrentRoute ......................................................................53
Viewingthe Current Route .........................................................53
Current Route Operations ...........................................................54

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5.4The Route List ............................................................................55
Viewingthe Route List ...............................................................55
RouteList Operations .................................................................56
RouteDetails .............................................................................57
Editing aRouteorBuildingaNew Route .....................................57
5.5 FindingandDisplayingaWaypoint.............................................59
5.6 Displayingand Printing the Log ..................................................59
5.7 Printing the screen ......................................................................60
Chapter6:Customizing theChartplotter ......................................... 61
6.1 Introduction ...............................................................................61
6.2 SettingUptheData .....................................................................62
ChangingtheParameters ............................................................62
SettingUptheSystem.................................................................63
Language ..............................................................................65
Units ....................................................................................65
DateandTime.......................................................................65
Simulator ..............................................................................65
Help .....................................................................................65
KeypressSound ....................................................................66
CursorEcho ..........................................................................66
GPSInput .............................................................................66
Serial Output .........................................................................66
PrinterBaud Rate ..................................................................66
SettingUptheNavigationData ...................................................66
Heading ................................................................................68
Magnetic Variation ...............................................................68
Position Resolution ...............................................................68
TDSettings Menu .................................................................68
MapDatumandFixDatum....................................................69
Position Correction ...............................................................69
HeadUpResponse ................................................................69
Setting Up the Chartplotter..........................................................70
WaypointName ....................................................................71
WaypointDisplay .................................................................71
Course Vector .......................................................................71
Heading Vector .....................................................................71
Wind Vector .........................................................................71
Tide Vector...........................................................................72
DeadReckoning....................................................................72
CursorDataBox ...................................................................72

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SettingUptheAlarmsand Timers ...............................................72
Alarms..................................................................................73
Timers ..................................................................................73
Fix Status ...................................................................................74
InitializingtheGPS ...............................................................74
SettingUp a Differential Beacon ............................................75
MemoryC-Card .........................................................................76
6.3 CustomizingtheScreenDisplay ..................................................78
SettingtheCartography Detail ....................................................78
Chart Orientation........................................................................79
SettingUpWindows ..................................................................80
ChangingColorSettings .............................................................82
Chapter7:Installation ....................................................................... 85
7.1 Introduction ...............................................................................85
EMC InstallationGuidelines .......................................................86
7.2 PackingList ...............................................................................87
7.3Planning the Installation ..............................................................88
Selectinga Location ...................................................................88
ConnectionOptions....................................................................89
Cabling ......................................................................................90
7.4 Mountingthe Chartplotter ...........................................................90
Trunnion Mounting ....................................................................90
PanelMounting ..........................................................................90
7.5 Chartplotter Connections ............................................................92
Power/NMEAConnection..........................................................92
DCPower .............................................................................93
NMEAConnection ...............................................................93
Printer Connection ................................................................94
GPS SensorPort .........................................................................94
SeaTalk Connection ...................................................................94
7.6 System Check and Initial Setup ...................................................95
SystemCheck ............................................................................95
SwitchOnand Initial Setup .........................................................95
EMCChecksBeforeGoingtoSea...............................................96

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Chapter8: MaintenanceandProblem Solving ................................. 97
8.1 RoutineMaintenance..................................................................97
CablingandConnections ............................................................97
EMCServicingandSafetyGuidelines .........................................97
Disposal ...............................................................................97
8.2 ProblemSolving.........................................................................98
CommonProblemsandTheirSolutions.......................................98
HowtoContactRaytheon(US) ...................................................99
ForMarine Product and Services Information .........................99
ForAccessories and Parts ......................................................99
For Technical Support: ..........................................................99
ForProduct Repair and Service ..............................................99
HowtoContactRaytheon(Europe) ...........................................100
Accessoriesand Parts ..........................................................100
Technical Support ...............................................................100
Worldwide Support ..................................................................100
AppendixA:Specification ................................................................101
AppendixB: NMEADataReceived andTransmitted ......................103
Glossary.............................................................................................105
G.1Terms ......................................................................................105
G.2Abbreviations ..........................................................................107
Index..................................................................................................109

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Chapter1:Introduction 1
Chapter 1:Introduction
1.1 Overview
Thechartplotter is asophisticated electronic charting system,which uses GPS
ordGPSdatatomakenavigation as simple and accurate as possible.
Thechartplotter displays chart informationfromthe C-MAP NT®range of
electronicchart cards (C-Cards), andposition information from satellites.It can
alsodisplaydataavailable from other compatible instruments in your system.
Thechartplotter is designed to beextremelyeasyto use, while providing
powerfuloptionsforhandlingdataandcustomizingthe system to match your
requirements.Everyday functions are available atthetouchof a button, with as
muchoraslittlehelpasyouneed.Theon-screenpromptandmenusystem,
fromwhich you can select thefunctionsand options you require, simplifies
evencomplextaskssuch as editing stored route data.
Themonochromedisplay unit can be installedeitheraboveor below deck; the
colordisplay unit must be mounted below.Thedisplay can be illuminated for
night-timeuse.
Features
•Large-screenwaterproofdisplayavailablein monochrome or color.
•Chartdisplaywithzoomandpancontrol; includes a background world map
andtwoslotsforC-MAPNTC-Cardsprovidinglarge-scalecartography.
•Display of chart object information, including port and tide data.
•Vessel’s position displayed, withoptional heading, course, tideand wind
vectors,and optional track history display.
•Displayoptions include control ofcartographic data and windowsfor
displayingnavigationaldatasuchasCourseDeviationIndicator(CDI),
BearingDeviationIndicator(BDI),anddata from other instruments.
•Plottermode, which allows theuse of the chartplotteratscales for which no
chart information is available.
•Eightlanguages.
•MemoryC-cardscanbe used to store and transfer route, waypoint,eventand
trackhistory data.
•Iftwo chartplotters are installed onthesystem, each can be operated
independently,but the active routeisdisplayed on both units.
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Functions
•Quickandeasy on-screen route setup and controlofupto20 routes, 1000
waypoints.
•GOTOfunctionnavigatingimmediatelytoawaypoint.
•Eventandmarkrecording.
•Editand review functions forstoredroute, waypoint and event data.
•Setupoptionsto customize the chartplotter according to yourownsystem
preferences,such as chartorientation (north up, courseup or head up),
displaywindows,andalarmsetup.
•Rulerfunction for measuringchart distances.
•Centreoptions for centeringthe chart on theship, cursor, or aspecified
position,and a Home Mode fordisplayingthe vessel’scurrentpositionand
trackinginformation.
•Alarmreportingand control, and a range oftimersincludingcountdownand
elapsedtimers.
•Logrecord.
•Print option.
Navigational Displays
Thechartplotter is compatiblewith the SeaTalk®and NMEA0183 standards.
Full functionality of the chartplotter is achieved when it is part of an integrated
system,withotherequipmentconnectedvia SeaTalk or NMEA 0183. Data
fromthis connected equipment, including position,waypointsand routes, is
displayedon the chartplotterand is used incalculations. Details of connecting
otherequipmentaregiveninChapter7.
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1.2The Chart Display
Thechartplotter includes a small-scaleworldmap, detailed navigation
informationis displayed when achart card is installed.
Thechartplotter screen includes acursor data box whichnormally provides the
following information:
•The cursor position, in either latitude and longitude or TDs, depending on
yoursetup
•Thevessel’sCourse Over Ground (COG)andSpeedOverGround(SOG)
•Ascale ruler in theselected units (e.g. nauticalmiles)
•Theunits in which chartdepth data is displayed
•Thecursor’sbearing(BRG)andrange(RNG)fromyourvessel’scurrent
position
Thecursor data box is alsoused to display the vessel’sposition and the range
andbearing to the active waypoint, whenthechartplotter is in Home Mode (see
Section 2.5).
Asample chart display, inits default configuration witha chart card installed,is
shown in the top illustration overleaf.
Thechart display can showadditional information, depending onthe current
dataandon your setup selections, as shownintheexample display in the
bottomillustration overleaf. You canalso display the cursorposition from other
compatibledisplays (seeChapter 6).
Note:If required, you can usethesetup options to changetheunits in which
informationis displayed, turn offthe cursor data box andsoft key labels, and
changethe chart orientation (see Chapter6).
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Default soft key labels
These can be turned off. To redisplay them, press any soft key.
Vessel's current
position
Cursor position,
controlled by the
trackpad
Cursor data box
Shows the current
cursor position as
either Lat/Long
or TDs
Scale rule,
in nautical miles
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Vessel's heading
vector
Mark
Event
Active waypoint
Route leg
Chart boundary
Object data box
Customizable Window,
showing navigation data
and CDI
Track history
✣
✣
Lat/Long grid
APP WIND
238°P
WPT 001 001WPT
XTE BRG RNG
0.00$ 201°
M 6.398$
APP WIND
2.3kt
VMG
3.9kt
HEADING
200°M
SPEED 4.3kt
DEPTH
24.0ft
ROUTE GO TO RULER CENTER
ON COURSE
CURSOR
50°36.68 N
009°47.60 E
COG SOG
208°M 1.4$
DEPTH IN FEET
100$
To Cursor
BRG RNG
218°M 415.2$
CURSOR
50°36.68 N
009°47.60 E
COG SOG
208°M 1.4$
DEPTH IN FEET
100$
To Cursor
BRG RNG
218°M 415.2$
Objects: 1
NAB
Tr Racon
F1.W.10s27m16M
Horn(2).30s
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1.3 Operating Controls
Tocontrol the chartplotter, thekeyson the display unitareused with on-screen
facilitiessuch as pop-up menus.These include:
•Atrackpadprovidingup,down,left,rightanddiagonal control of an on-
screen cursor.
•Eightdedicated (labelled) keys.
•Foursoftkeys with labels displayed on the screen.
•Pop-upmenus,displayedon-screen,fromwhichyouselectoptions.
•Databaselists,displayedon-screen, which enable you to edit items.
Note:The cursor is thecrosssymbol (
✣ )visible on the display. Youmovethe
cursorwith the trackpad anduseit to select apositionor item on thechart.
Thecontrols are shown onthe following illustration. Theyareback-lit for night-
timeuse.Manycontrolsdisplay a help message; you can switch help(andsoft
keylabels) off as described inChapter6.
Dedicated key Soft keys Dedicated keys
Trackpad
Dedicated
keys
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TheTrackpad and Cursor
The trackpad has several functions:
•Tomove the cursor around thechart screen
•Toselectanitem from a pop-up menu or databaselist
•To adjust a variable soft key control
•Toenter names indatabase lists
Youcanpress on any of the foursidesofthe trackpad to move the cursorinthat
direction(up, down, left or right), orpresstwosections at the same timetomove
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diagonally.The cursor moves faster asyoucontinueto press the trackpad. The
currentcursor position isshown in the cursordata box.
Thecursor is displayed as acrosssymbol(✣)on the chart. It isusedto:
•Select a position on the chart.
•Selectaniteme.g. waypoint, on the chart.
•Panthe chart display.
➤Tryusing the trackpad now tomovethecursor around the chart. Youcanuse
shortpresses on the trackpad tomovethecursor small distances, or pressand
holdto move the cursor quickly.
Asyou move the cursor totheedge of the display, thedisplaypans across the
chartso that the area youhavemoved to remains in view.Ifyoucontinue to
pan,the chart is redrawn onthe screen at intervals.
Ifyou move the cursorover an object for whichthere is information available,
anObjectData Box appears at thetopofthe screen (see Chapter 2).
Dedicated Keys
Thesekeyshavefixedfunctions.Somekeyscanbeusedintwoways:
•Press:Press the key momentarily andthenrelease it. This method is usedfor
mostkeyoperations.
•Pressandhold:Press the keyandhold it down for thelengthoftime stated
(forexample, 3 seconds), andthenrelease it.
Whenyoupress a dedicated key, one of the followinghappens:
a) Theassociated operation is performed,e.g.change chart scale (RANGE).
b) Apop-upmenuisdisplayed,providingfurtheroptions.
c) Aset of soft keys isdisplayed,providingfurther functions.
Asyoupressakey,asingleaudiobeepconfirmsthekeyaction.If the key-press
isnot valid for thecurrent screen or mode, threerapid beeps sound toindicate
thatno response is available. Ifdesired,you can turn the soundoffas part of
yourset up procedure (see Chapter6).
Thededicated keys are definedin the illustration onpage9.
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The Soft Keys
Thefour keys below the screenare called soft keys becausetheirfunctions
changeaccording to the operation. Thesoftkeys are grouped intorelatedsets
andsubsets providing access to thevariousfunctions. The soft key labelsare
displayedon the screen just abovethekeys. The initial soft keysaredisplayed
untilyoupress a key, or select an itemonthescreen;the soft keys associated
withthe action are thendisplayed.
Note:Throughout this manual the termsoft key label is shortenedto soft key.
Whenyouare instructed to press asoftkey,this means press the key belowthe
soft key label.
Youcan control whether or notthesoftkey labels are displayed allthetime,
usingthesystemset up as described in Chapter 6. If nolabelsaredisplayed,
pressoneof the soft keys to make themappear.Thelabelsdisappear again if
youdonotpressakeyfor7seconds.
Likethededicatedkeys,whenyoupressasoft key one of the following
happens:
a) Theassociated operation is actioned,e.g.GOTO.
b) Asub-setof soft keys is displayed, providingfurtherfunctions.
c) Apop-upmenuisdisplayed,providingfurtheroptions.
d) The appropriate database list (route, waypoint or track) is displayed.
Aswithdedicatedkeys,whenyoupressakey,asingleaudiobeepconfirmsthe
keyaction.Ifthekey-press is not valid for the current screen ormode,three
rapidbeeps sound to indicatethat no response isavailable.
SoftKeyInitialFunctions
Intheinitialoperatingmode,thesoftkeys provide a quick method of
performingthemostcommonlyusedtasks. These tasks are described in detail
inChapter3.
ROUTE GO TO RULER CENTER
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Youuse the soft keys to accessthefollowing functions:
ROUTE Setuporedit an on-screen route of waypoints, andnavigate
towardsthem in turn
GOTO Navigate towardsalocationyouhave indicated with the
cursor
RULER Measuredistances and bearings onthe chart
CENTER Centerthe chart onthecursor, vessel oraspecified position,
orselectHomeMode
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Controls