User manual RAYMARINE RC435 AND 435I CHARTPLOTTER

[. . . ] RC435 & RC435i Chartplotters Owner's Handbook Document Number: 81236-2 Date: August 2004 ii RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters iii About this Handbook Introduction This handbook describes the RC435 Chartplotter with external GPS antenna and RC435i Chartplotter with internal GPS antenna. The RC435 and RC435i utilize Satellite Differential (SD) signals for enhanced navigational accuracy. The RC435 and RC435i GPS Chartplotters are waterproof and therefore can be installed above deck. The equipment is comprised of: · 6 in Color LCD display with Chart holder compartment for a Navionics Gold Chart electronic chart card · Low profile external GPS antenna for the RC435 · Internal GPS antenna for the RC435i ® The RC435/435i Chartplotters can output GPS and Waypoint data to operate with other equipment, such as an autopilot or repeater instrument connected via the NMEA 0183 interface. [. . . ] HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Position) is a measure of this accuracy; a higher figure signifies greater error. In ideal circumstances, the figure should be in the region of 1. 0. The Fix Status can indicate: · · · SD-FIX, where a Satellite Differential fix has been acquired FIX OK, where a normal GPS fix has been acquired NO FIX, where no satellite fix can be acquired 46 RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters To enable or disable SD-GPS mode. 1. Using the trackpad left/right highlight SD-GPS in the function bar. SD-GPS ENABLE RESET GPS D6253-2 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 calculate a normal GPS fix with no satellite GPS corrections. Press CLEAR twice to return to the normal display. To reset SD-GPS. 1. Using the trackpad left/right highlight RESET GPS in the function bar and press ENTER. Press CLEAR twice to return to the normal display. Chapter 5: Operation 47 Chapter 5: Operation 5. 1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use the chart functions to navigate with the RC435/435i. 5. 2 Working with Waypoints The RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters enable you to place up to 500 waypoints. A waypoint is a position entered on a chart as a reference or destination point. All waypoints placed on the chartplotter are stored in a waypoint database list which includes symbol, position, bearing, range, date and time. All waypoints in the database are displayed on screen, unless the SHOW WAYPOINTS is set to OFF in the Chart Set Up menu, as described on page 41. A waypoint can be selected, either on-screen or from the list, for editing. Waypoints can be placed either using the cursor, or at the vessel's position, or at a specific lat. /long. Waypoints can also be placed before the chartplotter is installed on your vessel. When a new waypoint is placed, it is displayed using either the default symbol of a cross or an alternative symbol available from the Chart Set Up menu, as described in Chapter 4. The waypoint is added to the waypoint list and named with the next available number. The edit functions can be used to change the symbol and name. When the cursor is positioned over a waypoint, the waypoint bearing and range are displayed. Waypoints can also be transferred between the chartplotter, other NMEA connected instruments or a PC, using the Waypoint Transfer functions. This section explains how to perform the following tasks using the onscreen cursor and the waypoint list: · · · · · · Placing a Waypoint Selecting a Waypoint Displaying Waypoint data Editing a Waypoint (symbol, name & position) Erasing a Waypoint Moving a Waypoint 48 RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters Placing a Waypoint Note: It is not possible to place multiple waypoints at the same position. To place a new waypoint: 1. [. . . ] Our Technical Support Specialists are available to answer questions about installing, operating and trouble-shooting all Raymarine products. Questions can be sent directly to our Technical Support Department via the Internet. Point your browser to www. raymarine. com and click on the Customer Support link. From there, select Find Answers and click the Ask Raymarine tab. Product Repair and Service In the unlikely event your Raymarine unit should develop a problem, please contact your authorized Raymarine dealer for assistance. [. . . ]