Raymarine Raynav 300 GPS Plotter User guide

Raynav 300 GPS
Plotter
Owner’s Handbook
Document Number: 81171_5
Date: September 2002

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Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Owner’s Handbook
SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING: NAVIGATION AID
Thisdeviceisintended to beusedasanaidtonavigation.Its
accuracycanbeaffectedbymanyfactors,including equipment
failureordefects, environmentalconditionsandincorrect
handlingoruse.Itistheuser’sresponsibilitytoexercisecommon
prudenceandnavigationaljudgement.Thisdeviceshouldnotbe
relieduponas asubstitutefor suchprudence and judgement.
CAUTION:
Donotconnect/disconnecttheGPS Antennafromthedisplay
unitwhilstpowerisapplied.Suchactioncouldcauseirreparable
damage.
WAAS Satellite Differential GPS
WAASprovidesdifferentialaugmentationtoGPS.Itwasdesignedto
enhancethebasic GPS serviceto satisfythe aviationindustry’s
navigationrequirement forinstrumentflightrulenavigationand
landing,IFRandapproachlandings.WAAShasbeen in near
continuous broadcast since December 1999and is also availablefor
other GPS applications suchas marine navigation, surveying,
agriculture and automotive systems.
WAAS consists of a network of ground reference stations across the
United States that monitor GPS satellite data. The master stations
collect data from the reference stations and create a GPS correction
message, taking into account selective availability (SA), GPS
satelliteorbitandclockdrift,andsignaldelayscaused by the
atmosphere and ionosphere. The ‘corrected’ differentialmessages
arethenbroadcastthrough two GeostationaryEarthOrbit(GEO)
satellites on the same frequency as the GPS signal. The Raymarine
Raynav 300and301GPSreceiverutilizesoneofits12 channels to
‘listen’anddecodethecorrectedWAASmessages.Theresult isa
DGPSsystemthatprovidesimproved accuracy(<3 meters) in
comparisonwithstandardGPS (100 meters with SA, 15 m without
SA)and land basedDGPS(10 meters) systems.
TheWAAS system is shown diagrammaticallyinFigure i.

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Figure i: The WAAS System
Availability of the WAAS System in North America
TheWAAS system ispresently broadcasting and being tested for
aviationuse.ItisexpectedtobecertifiedbytheFAAin 2002.During
this testing and certification period, continuous serviceisexpected;
however,briefsignaloutagesmayoccurasrefinementsandupgrades
aremadetothesystem.ThestatusofWAASandplannedoutagesare
available on-line atthefollowing websites:
http://wwws.raytheontands.com/waas
or http://www.raymarine.com
Your unit is shipped from the factory in normal GPS mode. For
improved accuracy provided by the WAAS system,you needto
enable the WAAScapability of your unit.
➤To enable WAAS:
1. Pressthe MENU key
2. Press GPS SETUP soft key
3. Press FIX MODE soft key to select SD mode.
Extended Offshore Coverage
UsingtwoGEOsatellites,WAAS provides augmented differential
GPS coverage for most ofNorth America. Since the WAAS
differentialmessagesare broadcast by GEO satellites, the WAAS
signalscover a greaterarea bothinland and offshorein comparison
withlandbasedDGPSsystems.Coverage for North America is
shown in Figure ii.
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Figure ii: WAAS Coverage Map
Coverage Outside of North America
Europe and Asia are developing similar systems to WAAS called
EGNOSand MSAS respectively. Combinedwith WAAS, these
systemswillprovideglobalsatellite based differential GPS
augmentation into the future.
EGNOSis currentlyintheearlytestingandqualificationphases and
signaloutagesmayoccur atany time. Thestatus of EGNOS andany
plannedoutagesareavailableon-lineatRaymarine’s website:
http://www.raymarine.com
Your unit is shipped from the factory in normalGPS mode. For
improvedaccuracy providedbythe EGNOS system, you need to
enabletheEGNOScapabilityof your unit.
➤To enable EGNOS:
1. Press the MENU key
2. Press GPS SETUP soft key
3. Press FIX MODE soft key to select SD mode.
Accuracy and Continuation of Broadcast Coverage
Thenavigational accuracyofequipment using thesesatellite
broadcastSDsignalsduringthetestingandqualificationphasesisnot
guaranteedbyRaymarineLimitedorRaytheonCorporation, nor is
thecontinuationofthebroadcastSDsignalstheresponsibility of
Raymarine Limited or Raytheon Corporation.
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Preface
This handbook covers the Raynav 300GPS Plotter manufacturedby
Raymarine.
Itcontainsimportantinformationon theinstallationandoperationof
yournewequipment.In order to obtain the best results in operation
andperformance,pleasereadthishandbookthoroughly.
Raymarine’sProductSupportrepresentativesor yourauthorized
dealer are available to answer anyquestionsyoumayhave.
Warranty
To register your Raynav 300 GPS Plotterownership, please take a
fewminutestofilloutthewarranty registrationcardfoundatthe end
ofthishandbook.It is importantthatyoucompletethe owner
informationand return the cardto the factory in order to receive full
warrantybenefits.
EMC Conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best
industrystandardsforuse in the leisuremarineenvironment.
The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipmentand
accessories conform to theappropriateElectromagnetic
Compatibility(EMC)standards,butcorrectinstallationisrequiredto
ensure that performance is not compromised.
Technical Accuracy
To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was
correct when it wentto press.However, the Raymarinepolicyof
continuousproductimprovementmaychangeproductspecifications
withoutnotice.
Consequently, unavoidable differencesmay occurbetweenthe
productandthehandbookfromtimetotime,forwhichRaymarine
cannotacceptliability.
Copyright©RaymarineLimited2001
Raymarine®is a registeredtrademark of Raymarine Limited.
SeaTalk®isa registered trademarkof Raymarine Limited.
SmartRoute™ isa trademarkofRaymarineLimited.
C-MAP®and C-MAPNT®areregisteredtrademarks of C-Maps.r.l.

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Contents - Raynav 300 Plotter
SAFETY NOTICES......................................................................... iii
WAAS Satellite Differential GPS ............................................. iii
Availability of the WAAS System in North America ...........iv
Extended Offshore Coverage ................................................iv
Coverage Outside of North America ......................................v
Accuracy and Continuation of Broadcast Coverage ..............v
Preface ........................................................................................ vi
Warranty ................................................................................vi
EMC Conformance ................................................................vi
Technical Accuracy ...............................................................vi
Chapter 1: Overview .................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Introduction..............................................................................1-1
Howthis Handbook is Organized ............................................1-1
1.2 Features....................................................................................1-2
General ....................................................................................1-2
Display ....................................................................................1-2
1.3 The Plotter Display ..................................................................1-3
PlotterFunctions .....................................................................1-3
1.4 OperatingControls...................................................................1-4
TrackpadandCursor ...............................................................1-5
DedicatedKeys .......................................................................1-6
SoftKeys .................................................................................1-7
Pop-UpMenus ........................................................................1-7
DatabaseLists .........................................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Getting Started ....................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Introduction..............................................................................2-1
ConventionsUsed ...................................................................2-1
Simulator .................................................................................2-1
2.2 PowerOn/Off...........................................................................2-1
Changingthe Lighting and Contrast........................................2-3
2.3 ControllingtheDisplay............................................................2-4
Selectingthe Display Mode ....................................................2-4
2.4 Plotter Display Control Functions............................................2-6
MovingAround the Plotter Screen ..........................................2-6
Customizingthe Display Options ...........................................2-8
SimulatorMode .......................................................................2-9

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Chapter 3: Operation ..................................................................................3-1
3.1 Introduction..............................................................................3-1
3.2 Changingthe Display Mode....................................................3-1
DataDisplay Pages ..................................................................3-2
GPS/Waypoint Data ................................................................3-3
Boat/Environment Data ...........................................................3-6
CDI/BDIData .........................................................................3-9
DataBoxes ............................................................................3-10
DataLog ................................................................................3-11
3.3 Working with Waypoints........................................................3-12
Introduction ...........................................................................3-12
Placinga Waypoint ...............................................................3-13
Selectinga Waypoint .............................................................3-16
Waypoint Data Display..........................................................3-17
EditingWaypoint Details ......................................................3-17
Erasinga Waypoint ................................................................3-19
Moving a Waypoint ...............................................................3-19
Usingthe ST60 or ST80Navigator Keypad ..........................3-20
3.4 Working with Routes..............................................................3-23
Creatinga New Route ............................................................3-24
Savingthe Current Route ......................................................3-27
Displaying Route Information ...............................................3-28
Clearingthe Current Route fromthe Screen ..........................3-30
Retrieve a Route from theDatabase ......................................3-32
Usingthe Route List toErase orName aRoute .....................3-32
Editinga Route ......................................................................3-33
3.5 FollowingRoutes and Goingto Waypoints ...........................3-35
GoingToanIndividualTargetPoint......................................3-35
Followa Route .......................................................................3-36
OtherFollow Route Options .................................................3-37
StopFollow orStopGoto ......................................................3-38
TargetPointArrival ...............................................................3-39
3.6 Transferring Waypoints andRoutes.......................................3-40
Displayed SeaTalk Waypoints ...............................................3-40
TransferringDatabase Lists ...................................................3-40
3.7 Using Tracks ..........................................................................3-41
SettingUpa Track .................................................................3-42
Clearingthe Current Track ....................................................3-43
SmartRoute ............................................................................3-44
Managing Tracks ...................................................................3-44

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3.8 Man Overboard (MOB) ........................................................3-46
3.9 Alarms& Timers...................................................................3-47
3.10 Cursor Echo...........................................................................3-49
Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter .................................................... 4-1
4.1 Introduction..............................................................................4-1
4.2 Changingthe Set Up Parameters..............................................4-2
4.3 SystemSet Up Parameters .......................................................4-3
BearingMode ..........................................................................4-4
Cursor Reference .....................................................................4-4
Cursor Readout ........................................................................4-5
Day/Night ................................................................................4-5
Help .........................................................................................4-5
SoftKeys .................................................................................4-5
KeyBeep .................................................................................4-5
MOBData ...............................................................................4-5
Autopilot PopUp .....................................................................4-6
MenuTimeoutPeriod ..............................................................4-6
Units ........................................................................................4-6
VariationSource ......................................................................4-6
NMEA OUT Set Up ................................................................4-7
Cursor Echo .............................................................................4-7
Dateand TimeSettings ............................................................4-7
GPSSource .............................................................................4-8
GPSSOG/COG Filter .............................................................4-8
NMEA Input ............................................................................4-8
Language .................................................................................4-8
Simulator .................................................................................4-8
4.4 Plotter Set Up Parameters ........................................................4-9
ChartOrientation .....................................................................4-9
Waypoint Symbols ................................................................4-10
Waypoint Numbers ................................................................4-10
DefaultWaypointSymbol .....................................................4-10
Vectors ...................................................................................4-10
DatumSelection ....................................................................4-11
PositionOffset .......................................................................4-11
4.5 GPSSet Up.............................................................................4-12
FixMode ...............................................................................4-12
D-GPSSet Up ........................................................................4-13
RestartGPS ...........................................................................4-15
Chapter 5: Installation .............................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Introduction..............................................................................5-1
EMCInstallation Guidelines ...................................................5-1

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5.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the Components.............................5-3
ItemsMissing? ........................................................................5-3
Registeringthis Product ..........................................................5-3
5.3 GPS Antenna Installation.........................................................5-4
SurfaceMounting ....................................................................5-4
PoleMounting .........................................................................5-6
5.4 PlotterInstallation....................................................................5-7
Trunnion(yoke)Mounting ......................................................5-8
PanelMounting .......................................................................5-9
5.5 Connecting to Other Equipment.............................................5-10
5.6 Cable Running........................................................................5-11
Introduction ...........................................................................5-11
Connectors .............................................................................5-11
5.7 SystemCheck and Initial SwitchOn......................................5-14
EMC Conformance ...............................................................5-14
SystemCheck ........................................................................5-14
InitialSwitch On ....................................................................5-15
CheckingthePlotter Operation .............................................5-15
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding .................................................6-1
6.1 Maintenance.............................................................................6-1
RoutineChecks .......................................................................6-1
EMC Servicing and SafetyGuidelines ....................................6-1
Disposal ...................................................................................6-2
6.2 Resetting the System................................................................6-2
6.3 ProblemSolving.......................................................................6-3
Appendix A: Technical Summary............................................................ A-1
Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data.....................................................B-1
Appendix C: List of Abbreviations ..........................................................C-1
GPS Antenna Mounting Template ............................................................ T-1
Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Mounting Template ......................................... T-3
Index................................................................................................................ xi