9.1 Disclaimer 2. Select Weather Setup menu. For disclaimer see page 218. 9.2 Weather application pre-requisites Before you can use the weather application you need to: • Obtain a Sirius ID number. (For full details, see the Sirius Installation handbook.) • Customize a page set to include a weather application. • Specify the weather elements that you wish to display.
9.4 The weather display 9.7 The main features of the weather display are shown below. Range Animation time/data Signal strength 12:00 22/11 Medium 2400 nm Weather symbols The following table summarizes the weather symbols used by the G-Series system. The section after it gives more information about each. Many symbols have additional data associated with them. If this is the case, the object window will contain the text “OK for more info”.
Precipitation (NOWRad) Weather symbols 22 NOWRad displays the type and level of precipitation: 26 24 22 Waves (blues) Storm cast Canadian radar (Dark greens-yellow) Or Wind Lightning Surface observation stations (pink) Cities (grey) Storm Tracks symbols Tropical storm Hurricane (Category 1-5) Surface pressure Sea surface temperature ( green-yellow-orange) NOWRad (green-yellow-red) Snow (Blues),Mixture (Pinks) Tropical disturbance, tropical depression Color Precipitation type Intensity (
Sea surface temperature (SST) Tracking storms You can use the STORM TRACK function to monitor significant storms in your area. These include tropical disturbances, depressions, storms and cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and supertyphoons. The G-Series system displays the path the storm has taken, its current and forecast position, the wind radii (for its current position only), and its current direction and speed of travel.
Lightning Wind The system puts a lightning symbol at every cloud-to-ground strike recorded within the last 5, 10 and 15 minutes. This option displays the current wind direction and magnitude. You can choose (using the Weather Setup Menu) to display the wind symbol as either an arrow or a wind barb. Wind arrows give an indication of wind speed - the larger the arrow the stronger the wind.
Wave height is displayed in 16 levels: Wave height ranges Waves shown in 16 shades of colour from: Reds - Highest waves Greens - Intermediate waves Blues - Lowest waves Florida D8603_1 Cuba Surface pressure This option shows surface pressure data using standard meteorological symbols.
9.8 Weather toolbar Options available under the default weather toolbar are summarized in the following two diagrams.
FIND SHIP DISPLAY GRAPHICS ANIMATE WEATHER WEATHER REPORTS PRESENTATION Animate type forecast/n-rad Weather graphics pop-up Forecast win/wav/pres Wave Direction Animate on/off Wave Period Pause on/off D10566-1 9.9 Viewing data for a specific position To view data for a specific position 1. Move the cursor to the required position. 2. Press OK. It is possible to display the sea temperature, wind speed and direction, wave height, precipitation intensity and type for a location specified by you.
.10 Animated weather graphics The animated weather feature allows you to view an animation from the current time for: • The forecast for wind and wave activity or surface pressure. • The weather radar history loop (NOWRad). • Marine warnings. • Marine zone forecasts. • Watchbox warnings. Each report type may contain several bulletins; the window can be scrolled to view all the data.
9.12 Troubleshooting You can switch off the marine watchbox alert (using the Weather Setup Menu, see page 112) or set the watchbox status to hide. Reports continue to be added to the database, irrespective of the alert and show/hide status. Problem Reason Boat symbol not displayed No position fix 1. Press ACKNOWLEDGE. FIND SHIP softkey greyed-out No position fix The alert is removed from the display but you can still see the watchbox warning by using the Weather Reports softkeys.
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Chapter 10: Navtex You can use the G-Series system to view marine safety information (including weather forecasts and marine warnings) if you have a Navtex integrated receiver connected to your system. Major areas of coverage include the Mediterranean Sea, The North Sea, coastal areas around Japan and areas around the North American continent. Chapter contents • 10.1 Setting up Navtex on page 124 • 10.2 Selecting message alert categories on page 124 • 10.3 The Navtex message window on page 124 • 10.
10.1 Setting up Navtex 10.3 The Navtex message window Before you are able to view Navtex messages you need to: Once correctly connected to the Navtex unit, the system will display messages it receives from within your chosen categories: • Specify the baud rate of your Navtex receiver. • Enable the appropriate category of Navtex messaging (see page 125). On initial power up, the system provides alerts for all message categories listed in the Navtex Alert Menu.
• Select categories for which the G-Series system will show alerts. • Erase messages. • Sort the message list. Sorting the message list By default the message list sorts by the date and time the message was received (DATE) with the most recent message at the top. If required, you can sort the list by station identifier (STN) or by message category (CAT). To sort the message list 1. Press MENU to open the Setup menu. 1. Select Navtex Messages and open the Navtex Message List. 2.
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Chapter 11: Radar The G-Series can be used with digital radar scanners. Digital scanners offer: • Improved target definition. • Full-color image. • Scan-to-scan. • SuperHD option. Super HD effectively increases the transmitter power by a factor of at least two, and reduces the beamwidth by a similar amount. • Dual-range operation. • Simultaneous operation of two radar scanners. Chapter contents • 11.1 Radar setup on page 128 • 11.2 Controlling power to the scanners on page 130 • 11.
11.1 Radar setup The Radar Setup Menu lets you customize the way the radar operates. Changes you make in this menu are kept when you remove power from the G-Series system. . MENU Radar Setup > Select Scanner Scanner Setup > Dual Range Color Palette EBL Reference Tune Timed Transmit Sea Clutter Curve Transmit Period Parking Offset Standby Period Scanner Size Bearing Alignment Radar Advanced Setup When dual range is enabled, chart overlay and synchronization functions are disabled.
Manual (MAN) mode Radar alarms If you do set the tune function to MANUAL, you will need to adjust it about 10 minutes after you have turned on the radar, since the required setting will change after the magnetron has warmed up. For information about the radar-specific alarms you can configure, see Alarm Setup Menu on page 194. Note: Until you are familiar with interpreting the radar display, take every opportunity to compare the radar display with your physical surroundings.
11.2 Controlling power to the scanners You control power to the radar scanners from the power control toolbar, which you open with the power button on the G-Series keyboard: RADAR 1 TX STBY RADAR 1 ON OFF RADAR 2 TX STBY RADAR 2 ON OFF MONITOR CONTROLS PWR D10569-1 There are three power states for the radar scanners: • Off. • On and in standby: powered up and ready to transmit. • On and in transmit (TX): rotating and transmitting.
Radar status 11.3 Radar range and image quality The following table summarizes the various scanner states and associated status icons. Description Radar operates by transmitting radio pulses, then detecting the reflections as the pulses bounce back from objects within radar range. The reflections are processed and displayed on-screen as ‘echoes’. Scanner on and transmitting. This is the usual mode of operation.
• Side lobes Indirect echoes • Indirect echoes • Multiple echoes • Blind sectors There are several types of indirect echoes, or ‘ghost’ images. These sometimes have the appearance of true echoes, but in general they are intermittent and poorly defined. • Sea, rain or snow clutter • Interference False echo True echo True echo Through observation, practice, and experience, you can generally detect these conditions very quickly and use the radar controls to minimize them.
These returns sometimes appear as large hazy areas, depending on the intensity of the rainfall or snow in the storm cell. If the obstruction is relatively narrow, there will be a reduction of the beam intensity, though not necessarily a complete cut-off. However, with wider obstructions there can be a total loss of signal in the shadow area. There might also be multiple echoes which extend behind the obstruction.
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Your position may be a mountain several miles inland from the coastline. Although the coastline may be much nearer, it may not appear on the radar until the vessel is closer to shore. By default your boat is shown at the centre of the radar display and your dead-ahead bearing is indicated by a vertical line known as the Ship’s Heading Marker (SHM). Operation modes The radar gives excellent results in one of the four preconfigured operation modes under the GAIN softkey.
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Heading-Up (H-UP) The presentation softkey on the radar toolbar gives you control over: Waypoint behavior • EBL • Radar mode and display orientation • Range rings • AIS This is the default mode for the radar application. e.g: N These radar settings are locally applied, which means they affect only the scanner and display on which you are working.
Setting the motion mode Course-Up (C-UP) Motion modes control how your progress is represented on the display. The selected motion mode is displayed in the status bar. If no position data is available, the status bar shows the motion mode in brackets. e.g: N N There are two motion modes: • True motion Relative motion (RM) with optional vessel offset When the motion mode is set to Relative, the position of your boat is fixed on the screen and all the targets move relative to the boat.
Dual range If heading and position data become unavailable when true motion is selected: a warning message is shown; the display reverts to relative motion; the status bar indicates that True Motion is selected but suspended by showing it in parentheses (TM). The G-Series system allows you to view either a short- or a longrange image in separate radar windows. To allow this, dual range must be enabled in the Radar Setup Menu (see Radar setup on page 128).
11.7 Tuning the radar display: GAIN Gain reduces the effect of false echoes and clutter. For best results, retain the default AUTO setting. You can, however, adjust gain settings manually if required .
Gain presets Rain clutter There are four preset gain modes to give you the best picture in different circumstances. Harbor is the default mode. This setting takes account of land clutter so that smaller targets, like navigation buoys, are not lost. Radar detects echoes from rain or snow. The strength of these echoes depends upon the altitude, range, density and size of the snow flakes or rain droplets and appear on screen as countless small echoes continuously changing size, intensity and position.
In some circumstances, a larger effective scanner can be a drawback. In particular, if you are in a harbor or close to land, you may see more detail than is useful. For that reason, the AUTO settings for Harbor and Coastal modes provide lower scale factors of about 30% and 60%. Power boost This adjusts effective transmit power. At zero, the radar operates at its standard power (4kW or 12kW). At 90, the effective power is increased by a factor of at least two.
11.8 Tuning the radar display: ENHANCE ECHOES The ENHANCE ECHOES softkey gives you access to further features for tuning the radar display. VRM/EBL TARGET TRACKING GAIN ENHANCE ECHOES PRESENTATION Interference rejection on/off Expansion on/off Wakes on/off Scan to scan on/off D10572-1 Interference rejection Turning interference rejection off altogether allows you to detect the presence of other radars in the vicinity.
Expansion Scan to scan The expansion function allows you to either override the pulse length or to give larger returns so targets are easier to see. When scan to scan is switched on, stationary objects appear stronger with each sweep of the radar. If the object moves, it appears relatively weakly on screen. To override the pulse length This can be used to reduce the effects of rain and sea clutter. 1. Open the Radar Setup Menu.
• ‘Sync’ is displayed in the top left-hand corner of the chart window. • If you change the radar range, all synchronized chart views change scale to match. • If you change the scale of a synchronized chart window, all radar windows update to match. Functions Distances between points Range from your boat Bearings Floating VRMs Yes - - Floating EBLs - - Yes To synchronize radar range and chart scale 1. 2. 3. 4. Make a chart window active. Press the PRESENTATION softkey.
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The Variable Range Marker (VRM) and Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) The VRM/EBL softkey opens the toolbars shown below: VRM/EBL TARGET TRACKING GAIN ENHANCE ECHOES PRESENTATION VRM/EBL on/off Adjust VRM Adjust EBL Floating EBL Adjust Float Center Setup VRM/EBL 2 D10573-1 147 Chapter 11: Radar
Variable Range Marker A Variable Range Marker (VRM) is a circle of variable radius centred on your vessel’s position. EBL You can use the VRM to measure the distance from your vessel to a selected object by adjusting the radius of the marker so that it intersects the object’s position. The range is displayed on the ADJUST VRM softkey label when you highlight the VRM. D8425_1 VRM To change the EBL reference from relative to magnetic or true, see page 139.
Tracking a target with a VRM or EBL 3. Press the ADJUST EBL softkey. 4. Adjust the direction and start point of the EBL using the trackpad and rotary controller. 5. The bearing is shown on the ADJUST EBL softkey label. You can tell which direction an object is travelling in by tracking its movement in relation to the EBL. If it continues travelling towards the EBL, it could be on a collision course with your boat. To use a second floating VRM or EBL To create a VRM or an EBL 1. Press SET UP VRM/EBL 2.
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Target tracking functions are used to help avoid collisions. • Guard zones sound an alarm when an object comes within a specified range. • MARPA displays information about tracked objects. • AIS displays the identity and voyage information of other AISenabled vessels. 6nm Head-Up Circular Guard Zone To track a target D6832-2 1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey. 2. Highlight the object you wish to track. 3. Press the ACQUIRE TARGET softkey.
MARPA To open the MARPA Options menu The Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) provides targettracking and risk-analysis features. MARPA obtains detailed information for up to ten automatically tracked objects and provides continuous, accurate and rapid situation analysis. 1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey. 2. Press the MARPA & AIS OPTIONS softkey. 3. Change MARPA options as required. Safety notices To use MARPA, you need a fast heading sensor.
Each target tracked can be displayed with a CPA graphic which shows the target vessel, course and speed (as a vector) and indicates the CPA. The calculated target data can also be shown on your screen. Each target is continually assessed and an audible alarm is sounded if a target becomes dangerous, or is lost. MARPA targets D6810_4 Effective MARPA operation is dependant on accurate own-ship’s heading and speed.
How motion modes affect CPA In true motion mode, the vectors of your vessel and the target are shown extended to their intersection point. The CPA is shown as a line that is placed on your boat’s vector at the point of the CPA. The length and direction of the line indicates the distance and bearing of the target at CPA. The text indicates CPA and TCPA. The text next to the target symbol indicates its true course and speed. Target being acquired Dangerous target Safe target Lost target D7542_2 2.
To overlay AIS on a radar window 1. Press the PRESENTATION softkey. 2. Toggle the AIS LAYER to ON.
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Chapter 12: Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System (AIS) provides safety features when you are at sea. On the G-Series system, AIS is overlaid on a chart or radar widow. It provides: • Heading, speed and rate of turn data for nearby AIS-equipped vessels. • A ‘safe zone’ around your boat. • Alarms and safety messages. Chapter contents • 12.1 Background on page 158 • 12.2 System requirements on page 158 • 12.3 System settings on page 158 • 12.
12.1 Background The following information can be transmitted by a Class A AIS system: AIS broadcasts information between vessels and shore-based stations on VHF frequencies in the maritime band. This information is used to provide fast, automatic and accurate collision-avoidance data. AIS augments the radar application. It can operate in radar blind spots and can detect smaller (AIS-equipped) vessels than radar can. AIS does not replace radar, because it is unable to detect land or navigation beacons.
12.5 Using AIS 12.6 The AIS data display AIS is a selectable layer of the chart or radar application. Suitably AIS-enabled vessels (or AIS ‘targets’) appear as triangular symbols. Up to 100 targets can be displayed. To switch AIS layer on 1. With either a chart or radar window active, press the PRESENTATION softkey. 2. If you are in a radar window, toggle AIS on or off using the AIS LAYER softkey.
AIS Target symbols 12.7 Displaying AIS vectors AIS target symbols are summarized below. The AIS vector feature gives you the following data for selected targets: Sleeping target Target not activated, dangerous or lost. Activated target Target activated i.e. AIS vector displayed. Vector line (optional) shows predicted distance travelled within given time. COG/SOG vector Selected target Target selected with cursor. Can activate the target and view detailed data.
AIS list 12.9 Safe zones The AIS list provides collision-avoidance data for the highlighted target: A safe zone is a circular area about your vessel. If another vessel enters this area, the G-Series system considers it dangerous. The perimeter of the zone is displayed on the radar and chart window as a red ring.
12.10 MARPA and AIS options Time to safe zone The time to safe zone function calculates how long it will take other AIS-equipped vessels to reach your safe zone, based on their AIS data. You can set your system to alert you when such vessels reach a designated ‘time to safe zone’. To set the time to safe zone 1. Press the TARGET TRACKING softkey. 2. Press the MARPA and AIS OPTIONS softkey. 3. Select Time to Safe Zone in the MARPA & AIS OPTIONS menu.
To acknowledge an AIS alarm • GOTO the sending vessel’s position. Note: When the simulator is operating you will not be able to receive any safety messages. 1. Press either the REMOVE MESSAGE or VIEW AIS ALARM LIST softkey. 2. Acknowledge the message at your AIS unit. Note: Alarms remain active until they are acknowledged on the AIS unit. Removing the message or adding it to the Alarm list on your G-Series system does not cancel the alarm. 12.
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Chapter 13: Video The video application allows the G-Series system to display images from on-board cameras and DVD players. Chapter contents • 13.1 Video overview on page 166 • 13.2 Setting up the video application on page 166 • 13.3 Using composite video on input 1 on page 166 • 13.6 Cycling through video feeds on page 167 • 13.
13.1 Video overview To open the video setup menu 1. With a video window active, press the MENU button. 2. Select Video Setup Menu. 3. Press OK. The G-Series system is supplied with S-Video cabling but you can also use composite video devices. Video processing is handled by a GVM400: each of these devices provides four inputs. The total number of video inputs available depends upon your system configuration. 13.
13.6 Cycling through video feeds 13.7 Adjusting the image You can set up the video application to cycle through images from the attached devices. This is particularly useful if you have onboard cameras and want a regular overview of the areas they are pointing at. Unless a video cycle is running, you can make changes to the aspect ratio, contrast, color and brightness settings in the video application. You can specify the length of time each feed is displayed for.
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Chapter 14: Sirius Audio (US only) If you have a Sirius SR100 data receiver installed, you can use the G-Series system to control satellite radio broadcasts. Refer to the SR100 documentation for installation information. Chapter contents • 14.1 Using Sirius Radio on page 170 • 14.2 Tuning to a channel on page 170 • 14.3 Browsing channels on page 170 • 14.4 Scanning channels on page 171 • 14.5 Hiding or showing channels and categories on page 171 • 14.6 Presets on page 171 • 14.
14.1 Using Sirius Radio The toolbar gives you access to the functions outlined below. As well as using the G-Series to control your radio, you can set up parental locks to limit access to selected channels and create alerts to tell you when a favourite song is being played. MUTE ON/OFF Controls the mute setting. PRESETS Displays a list of preset channels and the full channel list with modify options. Use the trackpad or rotary controller to scroll through the list of presets.
14.5 Hiding or showing channels and categories To browse channels 1. On the Sirius Audio Control screen, press the BROWSE softkey. Pressing this key displays the Channel List or Preset List for browsing. Toggle between the two lists with the VIEW ALL/PRE softkey. 2. Use the rotary controller or trackpad to scroll through the channels. 3. Press the TUNE TO CHANNEL softkey (or the rotary controller) to listen to the selected channel.
To change an existing password Note: If the preset you want to use already has a channel assigned to it, delete the preset first. 1. Press the EDIT CHANNEL ACCESS softkey. 2. Press the EDIT LOCKOUT PASSWORD softkey. 3. Enter your old password, then the new password and hint. To delete a channel from a preset 1. In the Preset Channels list, select the preset you want to clear. 2. Press the DELETE CHANNEL softkey. To block a channel 1. 2. 3. 4. To move a channel to a new preset 1.
To enable favourite alerts 1. Press the ALERTS softkey to open the Edit Alerts screen. 2. Use the ALERTS ON/OFF softkey to toggle favourite alerts on and off. To set up a song or artist alert • Press the ALERTS softkey to open the Edit Alerts screen. This screen shows ten favourites and the song playing currently. • You can delete a favourite from the list, add the current song or artist to the list or switch the favourites alert off.
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Chapter 15: Course Deviation Indicator With the G-Series system receiving accurate heading and position data, you can use the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) to monitor your course and help you steer to a target waypoint. Chapter contents • 15.1 The CDI display on page 176 • 15.
15.1 The CDI display Steering instructions The CDI gives you a ‘rolling road’ representation of your progress, with navigation data displayed alongside. The steering instructions below the rolling road tell you what correction is needed to maintain your course and arrive at the target waypoint. The rolling road covers an area of sea that corresponds to the Cross Track Error (XTE) limits specified in the Setup menu.
3. Select a page that includes a CDI window.
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Chapter 16: The Data Application The data application shows you data that is generated by the G-Series system, or that is received from attached instruments. Chapter contents • 16.1 The data display on page 180 • 16.
16.1 The data display For more information about page sets, see Choosing page sets on page 25. The data screen gives you access to five preconfigured data panels. Panel Type Navigation Waypoint Route Fishing Sailing Vessel position Active waypoint TTG VMG - Waypoint Depth Cog Sog Data content Heading Speed Set/Drift XTE D9513 1 Trip Local time Sea temperature Ground wind 16.
• Cell data: a cell can contain any transducer- or internally-calculated data that is available on NMEA or SeaTalk. Additional data includes a compass gauge, a distance log and four resettable trip counters. • Type of display: data can be shown in numerical, gauge or graphical format as appropriate. To rename a panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button and select Panel Setup Menu. Select the panel you want to rename. Press the RENAME softkey. Set the name. Press OK.
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Chapter 17: Engine Monitor The engine monitor lets you view information from up to three compatible engines in the form of gauges and digital data. Engines with a J1939 or NMEA 2000 interface are compatible. Chapter contents • 17.1 The engine monitor on page 184 • 17.2 Setting up the engine monitor on page 184 • 17.3 Available data on page 184 • 17.4 Engine monitor alarms on page 185 See also… www.raymarine.com for information about compatible engines and related software updates.
17.1 The engine monitor To set engine and tachometer values 1. Open the Panel Setup Menu (with an engine monitor window active, press the MENU button). 2. Set the number of engines. 3. Set the maximum tachometer range. The engine monitor toolbar gives you access to five preconfigured data panels. You can customize these panels in the same way as you do in the data application. For more information about customizing data panels, see Customizing data panels on page 180.
17.4 Engine monitor alarms The engine monitor triggers an alarm (over NMEA/SeaTalk2) when a problem is detected. If this occurs, check the engine monitoring system and if necessary refer to the documentation supplied with your engine system. Press ACKNOWLEDGE to silence the alarm. Note: When engine monitoring is active, all other system alarms remain active.
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Chapter 18: System Setup and Customizing This chapter details the settings available on the system Setup menu. For instructions on how to use the menus, see Operating Principles on page 21. Chapter contents • 18.1 Page sets on page 188 • 18.2 Databar on page 188 • 18.3 Compass bar on page 189 • 18.4 Compass Setup on page 190 • 18.6 System-wide settings on page 191 • 18.
18.2 Databar The system Setup menu is split into sections: application-specific, external equipment and system-wide. Configuration options available on the Databar Setup screen include: Application-specific menus are context-sensitive. The menu that opens is appropriate to the application in the active window when you press the MENU button. • For application-specific setup menu details, refer to the appropriate application chapter of this book.
The table below lists the data available.
Compass bar setup The compass bar is set to open in heading mode. To change this setting, press the MENU button and go to the Databar Setup menu where you can select either Heading or COG. Active waypoint Bearing marker Note: If a man overboard (MOB) alarm is activated while the compass bar is open, the compass is replaced with the MOB toolbar. The compass bar returns when you cancel the active MOB. Steer direction • In heading mode, the bearing marker is RED.
COG/SOG filter Set the COG/SOG filter to the level appropriate to your use and to the level of oscillation being experienced by the GPS: • Actual mode GPS reporting (No Fix, Fix, D Fix or SD Fix) HIGH for trawling or when there is a high level of oscillation. • MEDIUM for general use. 5. LOW when travelling at speed.Display Setup Mode selected by GPS DIFF SET UP OTHER SET UP The following tables detail the options available under each of the system-wide menu items.
System Setup menu MENU ITEM OPTIONS Language Selected language used for screen text, labels, menus, options and display format for lat/lon position information. Selection available will vary according to your location. MENU ITEM OPTIONS Position Mode Controls whether the position is expressed in latitude and longitude co-ordinates or Loran TDs. Lat/Long TD’s TD Setup If the Position Mode is set to TD’s, this function controls the selected chain identifier, slave and ASF.
Date/Time Setup Menu MENU ITEM OPTIONS Date Format Displays date as day/month/year or month/day/year mm/dd/yy Time Format Displays either 12 or 24 hour clock 12hr 24hr Local Time Offset Specify local time in increments of 0.5 hours (+/- 13) from the Universal Time Constant. Use rotary control for 0.5hr increments and trackpad to individually adjust the value of the tens, units, and tenths - system rounds to nearest 0.5 hr. MENU ITEM OPTIONS Pressure Units Select required pressure unit.
Alarm Setup Menu System Integration Setup Menu The Alarm Setup Menu has five sub-menus: MENU ITEM OPTIONS DSC Message When set to ON, details of distress DSC messages are displayed on screen ON OFF SeaTalk Alarms When set to enabled, all SeaTalk system alarms are received and displayed on the chartplotter. Enabled Disabled Data Master When set to ON, the display you are working on is defined as the master.
MENU ITEM OPTIONS Temperature Alarm If this alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered if the temperature moves into or out of the range that you have specified in Lower Temperature Limit /Upper Temperature Limit. OFF ON Lower Temperature Limit Specifies the lower limit of the sea temperature range that is to trigger the Temperature Alarm. 60°F 0°-99.8°F Upper Temperature Limit Specifies the upper limit of the sea temperature range that is to trigger the Temperature Alarm. 75°F 0.2°-99.
Fishfinder Alarms Setup Note: If a fishfinder is not detected, the alarm setup windows are greyed out. MENU ITEM OPTION Fish Alarm Switches the fish alarm on or off. OFF ON Fish Alarm Sensitivity If the Fish Alarm is set to ON, an alarm is triggered when the fish return strength reaches the sensitivity that you specify.
Chapter 19: CompactFlash Cards and Managing Data CompactFlash cards expand the capabilities of the G-Series system. They provide: • Detailed cartographic information Obtain cartographic information using Navionics® chart cards. To check the current availability of Navionics chart card types, visit www.navionics.com or www.navionics.it. • Archiving and updating Store waypoints, routes and tracks and update system software.
19.1 Cautions Card removal CompactFlash Card Installation When installing CompactFlash cards ensure that the card is fitted the correct way around. DO NOT try to force the card into position as this may result in irreparable damage to the card. Only remove the card while the CF Card Removal message is displayed. This is opened through the setup menu, documented below.
2. Grip the card and pull to remove it from its slot. 3. To prevent water damage, close the chart card door and press firmly until it clicks. If your selection is already found to exist on the system, a warning message appears and the softkey labels change to give you the options of retrieving as new, replacing the data or cancelling the retrieving process. 19.
19.5 Password protecting your waypoints • All other options including GOTO CURSOR are unaffected. To set up a password 1. Open the system Setup menu. 2. Select System Setup. 3. Select Waypoint Password Setup. 4. Select Enable Password: ON. 5. Press OK. 6. Read and accept the warning. 7. Enter the password and confirm it. 8. If wanted, enter the password hint. Note: The password is case sensitive. If required, you can use password protection to control access to your waypoint and route databases.
There is no limit to the number of attempts to enter a valid password but if you forget your password, you need to perform a Settings and Data Reset (see page 205) which will erase all waypoints in the unit’s memory. Raymarine strongly recommends that you regularly save your waypoints, routes and tracks to a CF memory card.
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Chapter 20: Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter provides information on maintaining and troubleshooting the G-Series system, and information about getting assistance from Raymarine. Chapter contents • 20.1 Maintenance procedures on page 204 • 20.2 Resetting the monitor on page 204 • 20.3 Troubleshooting on page 205 • 20.4 Getting technical support on page 209 • 20.5 Navionics contact details on page 210 • 20.
20.1 Maintenance procedures Routine checks At regular intervals, carry out the following servicing procedures: Carry out the following tasks on a regular basis: • Routine checks. • • Cleaning the Display. Examine all cables for signs of damage, such as chafing, cuts or nicks. • Check that all cables are securely connected. Do not attempt any other servicing procedures. Cleaning the display Servicing and Safety Please read these instructions carefully.
• Settings reset. • Settings and data reset. If, after using this section, you still have problems with your system, contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services Department for further advice. After applying either of these, the system resets and returns you to the power-on procedure. Always quote the product serial numbers which are printed on the back of the unit.
Installation and display Problem • Problem • Solution No fix displayed against GPS status icon Solution System does not power up • Check GPS status (see page 190). • Check the GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky. • Check connections/operation of the GPS antenna. • Check power supply cable is sound and that all connections are tight and free from corrosion. • Check relevant fuses.
Chart Problem Solution Problem Solution ‘No data source’ for my fishfinder Vessel not shown in correct geographical position • Check the DSM power cable is free from damage and corrosion. • Check GPS status (page 190). • Check DSM is receiving the correct voltage and current. • Check that the Display is not in Simulator mode (see page 29). • Check status LED of the DSM unit - refer to Maintenance and problem solving section of the DSM owner’s handbook.
Radar Weather receiver Problem Solution “No connection” • ‘No data’ message • Check that cable connecting the scanner to the GPM is securely connected and undamaged. Display not showing weather data • ‘Scanner software incompatible’ message • Check software revisions by contacting your local Raymarine dealer. “Invalid scanner software: Version xx.x, Version xx.x required” • Incorrect software version installed. Contact your local Raymarine dealer.
20.4 Getting technical support Contacting Raymarine in the US This section details how you can obtain technical support for your G-Series system or for your Navionics cartography. You can contact Raymarine in the US either using the website as detailed above or by calling one of the telephone numbers below. Raymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service, on the world wide web, through our worldwide dealer network and by telephone help line.
Contacting Raymarine in Europe Navionics customer support You can contact Raymarine in Europe either using the Raymarine website as detailed above or by calling the telephone number below. Navionics Australia 134/85 Reynolds Street Balmain NSW 2041 Australia Tel: +61-2-9555-2522 Fax: +61-2-9555-2900 sales@navionics.com.au For technical support, service and accessories Navionics UK PO Box 38 Plymouth, PL9 8YY England Tel: +44-1752-204735 Fax: +44-1752-204736 sales@navionics.co.
Chapter 21: Shortcuts The G-Series system software contains shortcuts for some frequently-used functions. These are usually accessed by pressing and holding the appropriate keyboard button or softkey, but some are reached by pressing the rotary controller. They are summarized in this chapter. Chapter contents • 21.
21.1 System shortcuts Rotary controller shortcuts Press the rotary controller in until it clicks once. Hardkey shortcuts Application Action Radar Toggle between ADJUST VRM and ADJUST EBL when adjusting VRM Press and hold. Hardkey Action PAGE Open Select Page Set screen. ACTIVE Set active window to full screen. 3D chart WPTS/MOB Press once to place a waypoint when waypoints toolbar is open. Press and hold to activate man overboard. Toggle between ADJUST ROTATE and ADJUST PITCH.
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Chapter 22: Disclaimers and Licenses Chapter contents • 22.1 Sirius Weather on page 218 • 22.
22.1 Sirius Weather LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION; WARRANTY DISCLAIMER ADVISORY NATURE OF SERVICE; SUBSCRIBERS RESPONSIBILITY A.
USES NOT PERMITTED: YOU MAY NOT (1) make copies of the Data; (2) alter, recompile, disassemble or reverse-engineer the Data, or make any attempt to unlock or bypass the initialization system or encryption techniques utilized; or (3) remove or obscure the Navionics copyright and trademark notices. EXPENSES) OR LIABILITIES OF WHATEVER NATURE OR KIND ASSERTED BY, SUFFERED OR INCURRED BY THIRD PARTIES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE SERVICE. C.
DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ACKNOWLEDGMENT: You acknowledge that you have read this warranty provision, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.
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