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SL520/530/631 PLUS
Chartplotter
Display
Owner’s
Handbook
Document number: 81209_1
Date: September 2002
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iii SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Display Owner’s Handbook September 2002 INTENDED USE The display units detailed in this handbook may form part of navigational radar systems intended for light marine use. These displays and radar systems are only an aid to navigation. SAFETY NOTICES This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or navigational inaccuracies. In particular: 1. HIGH
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iv SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. For information on our products and services, contact either of the following: UNITED STATES Raymarine Inc. 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, NH 03063-4219 Telephone: +1 603 881 5200 +1 800 539 5539 Fax: +1 603 864 4756 EUROPE Raymarine Limited Anchorage Park Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5TD England Telephone: +44 (0) 23 9269 3611 Fax: +44 (0) 23 9269 4642 Copyright © Raymari
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v Preface This handbook describes the following PLUS displays from Raymarine: System Display Scanner Chartplotter Chartplotter - Mono 7” Display SL520 PLUS No Yes Color 7” Display SL530 PLUS No Yes Color 10.4” Display SL631 PLUS No Yes Note: The display units include a cartridge holder assembly which contains two slots for C-MAP NT chart cards. This handbook contains very important information on the installation and operation of your new equipment. In order to obtain the best results in operati
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vi SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays EMC Conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.
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vii Contents Preface ............................................................................................ 1.v Warranty ....................................................................................... 1.v EMC Conformance ...................................................................... 1.vi Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................1.1 How to Use This Handbook ..................................................
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viii SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Make and Follow a Route ........................................................... 2.20 Review Your Passage Plan .......................................................... 2.22 Chapter 3: Standard Chart Operations ..........................................................3.1 3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3.1 3.2 Using Chart Cards ..................................................
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ix Clearing the Current Track ......................................................... 3.39 Managing Tracks ........................................................................ 3.39 SmartRoute ................................................................................. 3.41 Chapter 4: Further Chart Operations ..............................................................4.1 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4.1 4.2 Meas
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x SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays GPS SOG/COG Filter ................................................................. 5.10 Compass Set Up .......................................................................... 5.10 Language .................................................................................... 5.10 Simulator .................................................................................... 5.10 5.4 Chart Set Up Parameters..............................................
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xi 6.9 Integrated System Checks .......................................................... 6.24 Chart Display .............................................................................. 6.24 Received Data ............................................................................. 6.24 Transmitted Data ........................................................................ 6.24 Chapter 7: Maintenance and Problem Solving ..............................................7.1 7.1 Maintenance .....
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xii SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays
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Chapter 1: Overview 1-1 Chapter 1: Overview How to Use This Handbook This handbook describes the following displays: SL520 PLUS Chartplotter, 7" Mono Display SL530 PLUS Chartplotter, 7" Color Display SL631 PLUS Chartplotter, 10.4" Color Display If you are installing the display system yourself, you should read Chapter 6 before you start the installation. This chapter also provides information that will be useful if you are connecting your system to other equipment. For an overview of the display
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Ho How to w to Use T Use Th hiis s Handbook Handbook 1-2 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays the system. Details to connect the display to other equipment are also provided. Chapter 7 provides information on user maintenance, and what to do if you experience problems. The Appendices provide additional information that you may find useful: Appendix A lists the technical specifications for the chartplotter. Appendix B defines the chart features shown on the chart display. Appendix C defines
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Chapter 1: Overview 1-3 1.1 General The display unit is waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck. The unit includes: 7" or 10.4" PLUS display Trackpad Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys Four soft keys (unlabeled) whose functionality changes ® Two slots for the C-MAP NT chart cards The display and keys can be illuminated for night-time use. PLUS Display Units Features ® Displays chart information from the C-MAP NT chart cards (C-Cards) Uses position d
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Ope Opera rat tiin ng Mo g Modes des 1-4 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays Operating Modes You can view a full screen chart.You can also set Windows On to split the display into two half-screen windows to show supplementary data. The main operating mode (chart) is displayed in the upper window; you choose what is displayed in the lower window. The following are available: j Table 1-1: Operating Modes and Window Options Display Full-screen mode Half-screen Window Options Chart CDI, BDI or
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Chapter 1: Overview 1-5 1.2 The Chartplotter Display The SL520/530/631 PLUS display includes a Chartplotter. The chartplotter includes a small-scale world map and detailed navigation information is displayed when a cartographic chart card is installed. The details displayed depend on the chart zoom level selected. A plotter mode is provided to enable route plotting and tracking at large scales even when a chart card is not installed, or when the chart is zoomed beyond the available cartographic
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C Ch ha artplo rtplotter Display tter Display Options Options 1-6 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays The Screen Presentation Options, described in Chapter 2 allow you to switch the Chart Grid On/Off and Custom Chart Details On/Off. Note: When you turn the display off and on again, the Screen Presentation set- tings are retained in memory. Status Bar Chart Range Chart Boundary Vessel Position Waypoint Cursor - selecting chart object Depth Area Cursor position box Object data box - Shows t
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Chapter 1: Overview 1-7 Chartplotter Functions The Chartplotter includes the following functions: Display C-MAP NT C-Card chart information including Ports and Tides (if available) View chart information (if available) for the Nearest Port Place, Move, Erase and Edit a Waypoint Goto Waypoint or Cursor Create, Save, Name, Edit and Follow a Route Review Route and Waypoint Lists Display vessel’s track; Save and Name the Track for re-call to screen SmartRoute to make a track into a r
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O Op pe er ra atin ting g C Con ont tro rols ls 1-8 SL520/530/631 PLUS Chartplotter Displays 1.3 Operating Controls You operate the chart using a variety of controls: A trackpad providing up, down, left, right and diagonal control of an on- screen cursor. Eleven dedicated (labeled) control keys. Four soft keys with labels displayed on the screen. Pop-up menus, displayed on-screen, from which you select options. Database lists, displayed on-screen, which enable you to edit items. Note:
