Raymarine 620 Specifications

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Contents vChapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) ... 455.1 Introduction ...

Chapter 7: Installation 87If you are connecting the RayStar 112 GPS to your RayChart, use theconnection cable provided.The GPS port’s pin functions, r

88 RayChart 620Note: If you are the boat owner and have performed the installationyourself, you should ask your dealer to check the installation befor

Chapter 8: Maintenance and Problem Solving89Chapter 8: Maintenance and ProblemSolvingThis chapter provides information on routine maintenance and onpo

90 RayChart 620If the connections are secure, refer to the Problem Solving section. Ifthe fault cannot be traced or rectified, please contact your nea

Chapter 8: Maintenance and Problem Solving91Note: If you plan to reset your system, you may wish to copy any storeddata to a Memory C-Card first, sinc

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93Appendix A: Data Input and OutputAppendix A: Data Input and OutputIn addition to the data received from the position fixer, the RayChart 620can disp

94RayChart 620The information is passed in “sentences”, each of which has a three-letter identifier. When you check to see if one piece of equipment w

95Appendix A: Data Input and OutputSetup OptionsPort SEATALK GPS EXT. NMEASeaTalk InSeaTalk data(Priority 1)— —OutSeaTalk data — —GPS InNav data(Prior

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Appendix B: Specification 97Appendix B: SpecificationThis appendix provides the physical and electrical specification for theRayChart.Size 22.6 x 33.2

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Glossary 99GlossaryThis glossary explains the terms and abbreviations that may beunfamiliar to the reader.G.1 TermsBearing The direction of an object

100 RayChart 620Soft key A key without a printed label, whose functiondepends on the context in which it is used. Thecurrent function is indicated by

Glossary 101NMEA National Marine Electronics Association (interconnectionstandard)SOG Speed Over Ground. A calculation of the rate of movementof the v

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Index 103IndexAAdvice 89Alarmshandling 44setting up 67ALLINFO soft key 20Arrival alarm 30BBearing Deviation Indicator (BDI) 42CCabling 81, 89Cartograp

104 RayChart 620KKeypress sound 62KeysCENTER soft key 18DISPLAY 39EVENT 35GO TO soft key 21MARK 34, 43MENU 36, 57–75operation 3RANGE 17ROUTE soft key

Index 105SSafety 15, 89Screen customization 71SeaTalk connection 87SeaTalk data 61, 74, 80, 94SeaTalk ports 80SeaTalk standard 93Selecting a route 24,

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Chapter 1: Introduction 1Chapter 1: Introduction1.1 OverviewThe RayChart 620 is a sophisticated electronic charting system, whichuses GPS, dGPS or Lor

2 RayChart 620• Setup options to allow you to customize the RayChart according toyour own system and preference, such as chart orientation (north up,c

Chapter 2: Getting Started 3Chapter 2: Getting Started2.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides information, instructions and simple exercises toget you s

4RayChart 620As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key action. If thekey-press is not valid for the current screen or mode, three rapid

Chapter 2: Getting Started 52. When you have read the notice, press the soft key below theCONTINUE label to clear it.The Fix Status window is displaye

6RayChart 6204. Alternatively, press the key below the INITIALIZE label to accessthe setup pages (see Chapter 6).➤ To turn the RayChart off, press and

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Chapter 2: Getting Started 7Default soft key labelsThese can be turned off. To redisplay them, press any soft key.Vessel's current positionCursor

8RayChart 6202.4 Using the RayChart ControlsThe RayChart controls are summarized in the illustration on thefollowing fold-out page. The remainder of t

Chapter 2: Getting Started 9Chart range scale controlPress the top of the key to zoom out to a smaller-scale chart.Press the bottom of the key to zoom

10RayChart 620Soft Key Default FunctionsIn default mode, the soft keys provide a quick method of performingthe tasks you will probably use most often,

Chapter 2: Getting Started 11Other Soft Key FunctionsIn addition, the soft keys provide access to different functions that youwill probably use less o

12RayChart 6202.6 Using Chart CardsThe RayChart has a built-in world map. Most areas are covered on ascale of about 500nm per inch on the screen (200n

Chapter 2: Getting Started 136. The new chart information will be displayed when you move thecursor into an area covered by the new chart or, if it is

14RayChart 6203. Pull out the card. It will pause half way out, due to a catch to preventit being ejected accidentally: you need to pull a little hard

Chapter 3: Controlling the Chart and Using the Default Soft Keys15Chapter 3: Controlling the Chart andUsing the Default Soft Keys3.1 IntroductionThis

16RayChart 6203.2 Controlling the ChartThis section covers the following topics:• Moving the chart, so that a different area of the chart is displayed

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Chapter 3: Controlling the Chart and Using the Default Soft Keys17Changing the Chart ScaleThe RANGE key allows you to change the cartography scale so

18RayChart 620- If Plotter Mode is off (the default setting), the RayChart will beepthree times and the range scale will not change.- If Plotter Mode

Chapter 3: Controlling the Chart and Using the Default Soft Keys19- HOME moves the chart so that your vessel’s position is at thecentre of the chart,

20RayChart 620Displaying Information About ObjectsChart cards include a number of displayed features for whichinformation is available, such as anchor

Chapter 3: Controlling the Chart and Using the Default Soft Keys21If there is more than one page of information for the object, youcan page through it

22RayChart 620The waypoint is shown as a circle with a dot in the center, and isconnected to the vessel’s starting position with a dashed line. Theway

Chapter 3: Controlling the Chart and Using the Default Soft Keys23The active waypoint may be a previous GO TO, or it may be the currentwaypoint in an

24RayChart 620The menu options are as follows:MAKE / EDIT Used to set up a new route using the cursor. You canalso use this option edit an existing ro

Chapter 3: Controlling the Chart and Using the Default Soft Keys25The first waypoint of a new route has a circle round the waypointsymbol, indicating

26RayChart 620Editing an Existing Route On-ScreenYou can edit the current route, even if it is active. You do this using thesame screen you used for e

RayChart 620RayChart 620Electronic Charting SystemOperation ManualIMPORTANT NOTICEThis device is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can beaffecte

Chapter 3: Controlling the Chart and Using the Default Soft Keys272. Press the ADD WPT soft key. The line changes from a solid line to adotted line. (

28RayChart 620Leg The leg numberPosition The position of the waypoint for this leg, as selectedby the cursor position when you made the route.The posi

Chapter 3: Controlling the Chart and Using the Default Soft Keys29• Press the SAVE & FOLLOW soft key to save the changes,return to the default scr

30RayChart 620The RayChart will start tracking towards the waypoint, unless awaypoint is already active.If you are already tracking to a waypoint (eit

Chapter 3: Controlling the Chart and Using the Default Soft Keys31➤ To erase an existing route:1. Press the ROUTE soft key to display the Route menu.2

32RayChart 6206. If required, repeat with further FROM and TO positions. The rulerinformation is updated each time you select a new FROM or TOlocation

Chapter 4: Additional Basic Functions 33Chapter 4: Additional Basic Functions4.1 IntroductionThis chapter explains how to use some further basic funct

34RayChart 6204.2 Marks and EventsThe RayChart allows you to place symbols to record marks or events.You have a choice of 16 symbols for each type.Mar

Chapter 4: Additional Basic Functions 35D3829-14. Position the cursor at the point where you wish to place the mark.5. Press the PLACE MARK soft key t

36RayChart 6204.3 Using Track HistoriesThe RayChart TRACKS function allows you to mark on the chart theactual route that your vessel has followed, as

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Chapter 4: Additional Basic Functions 37The option changes to STOP, indicating that Track History is turnedon, and the RayChart starts laying down tra

38RayChart 620• Start or stop a track history, or delete a selected track. These optionsperform the same functions as the START/STOP and DELETEoptions

Chapter 4: Additional Basic Functions 394.4 Displaying Navigation Information, Using DISPLAYAlthough you can use your RayChart 620 with the whole scre

40RayChart 620Changing between Full Screen and Windows➤ You can change between a full screen display and windowed displayusing the soft keys, as follo

Chapter 4: Additional Basic Functions 413. Press the WINDOW SETUP soft key to display the selection keysand current settings, as shown in the followin

42RayChart 620NavigationThe Navigation display soft keys allow you to select a chart display witheither of the following:• CDI, the Course Deviation I

Chapter 4: Additional Basic Functions 434.5 Man Overboard (MOB)If you lose a person or object overboard, and need to return to thelocation, you should

44RayChart 6204.6 Alarms and TimersThe RayChart 620 reports the following alarms:Alarm Indicates:Arrival Your vessel has arrived at the active waypoin

Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) 45Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT)5.1 IntroductionThe RayChart 620 allows you to perform a number of tasks us

46RayChart 6205.2 The Waypoint ListWhenever you create a waypoint, it is added to the Waypoint List. TheWaypoint List also includes any events you hav

Preface iPrefaceThis handbook covers the RayChart 620 electronic charting systemfrom Raytheon. It contains very important information on the installat

Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) 47The box below the list gives the following details for the highlightedwaypoint:• Position, in either latitude a

48RayChart 6202. Use the trackpad left and right edges to move to the first position inthe waypoint name that you wish to edit.3. Use the up and down

Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) 494. If you wish to add a new waypoint, press the NEW soft key. Thewaypoint name changes to xxxWPT, where xxx is

50RayChart 620The Current Route screen lists the waypoints for the current route,showing the waypoint symbol, number (assigned by the RayChart) andnam

Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) 515.4 The Route ListWhenever you create a route, its details are added to the Route List.You can store informatio

52RayChart 620Route List OperationsWhen the Route List is displayed, you can use the soft keys to display,delete, or follow a selected route, and disp

Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) 53Route Details➤ To display the details of the currently highlighted route:1. Press the ROUTE DETAILS soft key. T

54RayChart 620Editing a Route or Building a New RouteYou can edit an existing route, or build a new route, simply by selectingexisting waypoints from

Chapter 5: Using Stored Lists (EDIT) 55d. When you have found the required waypoint, press theADD WPT soft key to add the waypoint to the route.If you

56RayChart 6203. When the required waypoint name is displayed, press ENTER.The chart is repositioned, with the waypoint displayed in the centreof the

iiRayChart 620How to Use this HandbookThis handbook is organized with the information about operating theRayChart 620 at the front, since you will pro

Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart 62057Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart6.1 IntroductionOnce you have installed your RayChart 620 and are familiar

58RayChart 6206.2 Setting Up the DataThe RayChart 620 allows you to set up a number of parameters thatcontrol the way it operates. These are accessed

Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart 62059D3836-1For parameters, a window appears listing the settings available,with the current setting highlighted.

60RayChart 620Parameter/Menu Options Factory NewDefault DefaultInput Selection SeaTalk SeaTalkExternal NMEAGPS sensorUnits MenuDistance Nautical miles

Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart 62061The data input and output available for the three options is summarisedin the following table.Setup OptionsPo

62RayChart 620Head Up ResponseThe Head Up Response controls the damping of the chart rotationwhen Head Up mode is selected.The default value is +/-10°

Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart 62063Setting Up the Navigation DataThe NAVIGATE option from the Set Up menu allows you to set up yournavigation pr

64RayChart 620Position ResolutionWhen working with position information in latitude and longitude, youcan display any position data to either two or t

Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart 62065Parameter Options Factory NewDefault DefaultWaypoint Name 3 characters 6 characters6 characters16 charactersN

66RayChart 620Heading VectorWhen the Heading Vector is switched on, your vessel is displayed onthe chart with a line extending from the bow indicating

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Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart 62067Setting Up the Alarms and TimersYou can set up the following navigational alarms and timers:Parameter Options

68RayChart 620• Danger zone alarm specifies the radius of a circle around marksclassed as dangerous (see page 34): when your vessel reaches thiscircle

Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart 62069➤ To initialize the position fixer:1. Press the INITIALIZE soft key. The current date, time and positionsetti

70RayChart 620If the device is not available, press MENU to select the other slot fordisplay.4. Use the trackpad to select the type of data (Waypoints

Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart 62071Alternatively, to remove all the data from the card, press FORMATC-CARD. Then press ENTER to confirm the dele

72RayChart 6204. Use the trackpad to move up or down the list and highlight the itemyou require, then press ENTER to accept your selection.The paramet

Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart 62073Chart OrientationYou can select the normal orientation of your chart according to yourpersonal preference. Th

74RayChart 620Setting Up WindowsThe RayChart 620 includes 6 default sets of data that can be displayedusing the DISPLAY key options, as described in C

Chapter 6: Customizing the RayChart 620754. Highlight one of the data options in either the NAVDATA orSEATALK menu, and press ENTER.The data appears i

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Chapter 7: Installation 77Chapter 7: Installation7.1 IntroductionThis chapter explains how to install the RayChart 620.The RayChart 620 can be trunnio

78 RayChart 620This chapter covers the following topics:• Packing list• Planning the installation• Mounting the RayChart• RayChart connections• System

Chapter 7: Installation 79Selecting a LocationThe RayChart can be mounted in two ways:• Attached to a bulkhead, using the trunnion bracket already fit

80 RayChart 620The RayChart is waterproof and provided with a sun cover. It isdesigned for above or below deck installation, where it is:• Easily read

Chapter 7: Installation 81Setup OptionsPort SEATALK GPS EXT. NMEASeaTalk InSeaTalk data(Priority 1)— —OutSeaTalk data — —GPS InNav data(Priority 2)GLL

82 RayChart 620EMC Installation GuidelinesAll Raytheon equipment and accessories are designed to the bestindustry standards for use in the leisure mar

Chapter 7: Installation 83If your Raytheon equipment is going to be connected to otherequipment using a cable not supplied by Raytheon, a suppressionf

84 RayChart 6202131 Gasket 2 Thumb nuts (4 off) 3 Thumb studs (4 off)9. Slide the unit into the panel cut-out. A suitable sealant may be usedbetween

Chapter 7: Installation 85Power and I/O ConnectionThe DC power, NMEA (navaid) input/output and/or printer outputshould be connected at the rear Power/

86 RayChart 620➤ Connect the power supply using the standard power cable supplied, asfollows:1. Connect the moulded power plug to the power connection