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Prelim Pages ix3.8 Man Overboard (MOB) ...3-443.9 Alarms & Timers...

Chapter 5: Installation 5-94. Secure the gasket to the rear of the unit:Remove the protective paper from the adhesive side of the gasket (this is the

5-10 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter12. Screw the studs into the vacant holes at the rear of the unit, hand tight only.13. Slide a spacer ferrule onto each stu

Chapter 5: Installation 5-115.6 Cable RunningIntroductionThe minimum requirements are a power cable and a connection from the associated GPS Antenna.

5-12 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterAntenna ConnectorThe ANTENNA connector provides power and RF connection to the associated GPS Antenna.CAUTION:Do not connec

Chapter 5: Installation 5-13If a longer power cable run is required, use the supplied power cable to connect to the unit, then use a suitable connecto

5-14 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter➤ Connect the power supply using the standard power cable supplied:1. Connect the moulded power plug to the PWR/NMEA connec

Chapter 5: Installation 5-15Initial Switch OnTo switch on the plotter:1. Press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps. 2. If necessary, adjust th

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Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding 6-1Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault FindingThis chapter provides information on routine maintenance and o

6-2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter• Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our quality sta

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Chapter 6: Maintenance & Fault Finding 6-34. Either hold the MENU key until the countdown timer times out or release the MENU key to abort Factory

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Appendix A: Technical Summary A-1 Appendix A: Technical Summary Feature DescriptionCE Conforms to 89/336/EEC(EMC), EN60945:1997Y2K Compl

A-2 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterPosition accuracy Standard <15 meters 2D RMS (L1,C/A code,HDOP <2 without SA)With WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS <3 meters 2D

Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA Data B-1 Appendix B: SeaTalk and NMEA DataThe following table defines the data received on the NMEA/SeaTalk ports. Data

B-2 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterThe following data, if available, are transmitted on the SeaTalk port:Data Output SeaTalk NMEA OutPosition ✔ GGA, GLL, RMC,

Appendix C: List of Abbreviations C-1 Appendix C: List of Abbreviations Abbreviation MeaningBDI Bearing Deviation IndicatorBTW Bearing To

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This equipment uses certain elements of software supplied to Raymarine by SiRF Tech-nology Inc., to which the following licence agreement applies. Ple

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Chapter 1: Overview 1-1Chapter 1: Overview1.1 IntroductionThis handbook describes the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter.Note: Many illustrations in this handbook

Installation Templates T-1GPS Antenna Mounting TemplateNote: Access to the underside of the mounting surface must be availableto allow for secure fixi

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Installation Templates T-3Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Mounting Template4.03 in (102.3 mm)7.67 in (194.94 mm)3.8 in (96.3 mm)4.33 in (109.9 mm)Outer profil

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Index xiIndexAAbbreviations 1Accessoriessee Parts and AccessoriesAddinga Waypoint to a Route 21, 31Advance to Waypoint 35AlarmsAlarm Clock 45Anchor 45

xiiData Log 11Database List 8Route 20, 21, 25Track 42Waypoint 12, 13, 24, 33Dedicated Keys 7ALARMS 45DISPLAY 4, 1MARK 13, 17, 38, 44MENU 40, 1RANGE 7D

Index xiiiGPS Antenna 4NMEA 10System Checks 14Integrated System 21JJoining a Route 33, 35KKeysDedicated 2, 7Soft 2, 7, 5LLighting Controls 3List of Ab

xivJoining 33, 35Leg 21Naming 21, 25, 30NMEA 38Retrieving 21, 29Reversing 32Saving 21Transfer 37Route Building Table 22Route Leg, Data Box 28Routine C

Index xvSwitchingCursor Data Box On/Off 8Grid On/Off 9SymbolMOB 44Waypoint 12, 18System ResetFactory Reset 2Power-On Reset 2System Set Up 2TTarget 32A

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1-2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter1.2 FeaturesGeneralThe Raynav 300 GPS Plotter has a built-in GPS that provides the following navigational signals:• Satellit

Document number: 84064-8April 2001Limited Warranty CertificateRaymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materi

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Chapter 1: Overview 1-3Those modes containing more than one page of data provide additional soft keys giving access to the sub-sets of data within eac

1-4 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterPlotter FunctionsDisplay FunctionsThe Raynav 300 GPS Plotter includes the following functions:• Place, Move, Erase and Edit

Chapter 1: Overview 1-51.4 Operating ControlsOperation utilizes a number of buttons and on-screen controls. These include:• A trackpad providing up, d

1-6 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterThe cursor is used to:• Select a position on the screen.• Select and, if valid, move an item, e.g. a waypoint, on the screen

Chapter 1: Overview 1-7Dedicated KeysThe dedicated keys: DISPLAY, MARK, RANGE, ALARMS, ENTER, CLEAR, MENU and POWER have fixed functions.Some keys can

1-8 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterPop-Up MenusPop-up menus usually provide set up options. When a pop-up menu is on-screen, a set of associated soft keys is a

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Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-1Chapter 2: Getting Started2.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides information, instructions and a simple familiarization e

2-2 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterFigure 2-1: GPS Status ScreenThe GPS Status screen is displayed until a satellite fix has been acquired. When satellite acqu

Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-3zero the display and key backlights extinguish. If the POWER key is released within this period, power-down is cancelled

2-4 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterFigure 2-4: Default Soft KeysOn completion of an action using the soft keys, press CLEAR to return to the default screen; yo

Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-5Figure 2-5: Display Modes404030 3020 2010nm nm10225°TXTEWPT BRGWPT RNGTTG0.05nm300°T23.2nm04h 12mSTEER STARBOARDWPT 004B

2-6 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter2.4 Plotter Display Control FunctionsYou will normally operate the GPS Plotter with the display showing one of the Navigatio

Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-7➤ To release the cursor from homed mode, use the trackpad to move the cursor away from the vessel’s current position. Th

2-8 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterFigure 2-6: Status Bar➤ To change the scale rapidly, press and hold top or bottom of the RANGE key.The distance indicator at

Chapter 2: Getting Started 2-9Switching Grid On/offThe Plotter display can be set to show grid lines of latitude and longitude which can help determin

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Chapter 3: Operation 3-1Chapter 3: Operation3.1 IntroductionThis chapter explains how to navigate with the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter. It covers the follo

3-2 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterThe modes that contain more than one page of data provide additional soft keys which cycle through the pages. The highlighte

Chapter 3: Operation 3-3GPS/Waypoint DataGPS DataThe GPS Data display comprises four text data pages, selected in turn by the GPS DATA soft key. These

3-4 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterFigure 3-3: GPS Data Page #3Figure 3-4: GPS Data Page #4D4938-2WPT BRG320°M0.55nm050°M12.0ktsWPT RNGCOGSOGROUTE GOTO GPS DAT

Chapter 3: Operation 3-5Waypoint DataThe Waypoint Data display comprises three data pages, selected in turn by the WPT DATA soft key. These pages are

3-6 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterFigure 3-7: Waypoint Data #3Boat/Environment DataBoat DataThe Boat Data display comprises three data pages, selected in turn

Chapter 3: Operation 3-7Figure 3-9: Boat Data #2Figure 3-10: Boat Data #3D4944-2WPT BRG320°M0.55nm050°M12.0ktsWPT RNGCOGSOGROUTE GOTO BOAT DATA ENVIRO

3-8 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterEnvironment DataThe Environment Data display comprises two data pages, selected in turn by the ENVIRONMT soft key. These pag

Chapter 3: Operation 3-9CDI/BDI DataThe Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) / Bearing Deviation Indicator (BDI) display comprises two data pages, selecte

3-10 Raynav 300 GPS Plotterof distance to destination and Velocity Made Good (VMG) towards destination.Figure 3-14: BDI DisplayThe line to the waypoin

Prelim Pages iiiRaynav 300 GPS Plotter Owner’s HandbookSAFETY NOTICESWARNING: NAVIGATION AIDThis device is intended to be used as an aid to navigation

Chapter 3: Operation 3-11Data LogThe GPS Plotter can be set to log passage data every 30 minutes. Up to 48 log entries are held. When 48 entries have

3-12 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter3.3 Working with WaypointsIntroductionYou can place up to 998 waypoints on the GPS Plotter.A waypoint is a position entered

Chapter 3: Operation 3-13Placing a Waypoint ➤ To access the Place Waypoint soft keys, press MARK; the Place Waypoint soft keys are displayed as shown

3-14 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter2. Press the MAKE NEW WAYPOINT soft key; the New Waypoint screen is displayed, together with its associated soft keys, see

Chapter 3: Operation 3-15Figure 3-20: Waypoint Position Screen (Loran TDs)Note: You can enter Waypoints as Loran TDs which are converted to Lat/Long c

3-16 Raynav 300 GPS Plotteriii. the SET TD 1 and SET TD 2 soft keys, which enable editing of each TD’s co-ordinate values.Note: Except for the CHAIN s

Chapter 3: Operation 3-17Selecting a WaypointSelecting a waypoint from the Waypoint List allows you to GOTO and EDIT (symbol, name, position, erase) t

3-18 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter2. To remove the Waypoint List and return to the default soft key dis-play, press CLEAR twice.➤ To display the Waypoint Dat

Chapter 3: Operation 3-19The NAME WAYPOINT window is displayed.5. Use the trackpad to enter or edit the name:• Use the trackpad left/right to move the

3-20 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter3. If the the deleted waypoint was the only waypoint in the list, the default soft keys are displayed, otherwise, press CLE

iv Raynav 300 GPS Plotter Figure i: The WAAS SystemAvailability of the WAAS System in North AmericaThe WAAS system is presently broadcasti

Chapter 3: Operation 3-213.4 Working with RoutesA route is made up of a series of waypoints (maximum 50). To make a route you place a series of waypoi

3-22 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterCreating a New RouteNote: If there is a current route, it is cleared when MAKE ROUTE is select-ed. If following the current

Chapter 3: Operation 3-23The Route Building Table shows available Waypoints in the left hand column (in alphanumeric order). The right hand column con

3-24 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter4. Press the MAKE ROUTE soft key; the make route soft keys are dis-played as shown in Figure 3-30.Figure 3-30: Make Route S

Chapter 3: Operation 3-25Saving the Current RouteYou can save up to 20 named routes in the Route Database List. These routes can then be re-displayed

3-26 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterDisplaying Route InformationThe following route information can be displayed:• Full route details, using the soft keys.• Ro

Chapter 3: Operation 3-27Figure 3-33: Route Information Screen3. Use the soft keys to toggle between ETA or HOURS (elapsed) time and to change the Spe

3-28 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterRoute Leg and Waypoint Information➤ To display information about a route leg, move the cursor over the leg until the letter

Chapter 3: Operation 3-29Press the CLEAR ROUTE soft key to clear the route.or...2. Press the ROUTE default soft key.The Route soft keys are displayed

3-30 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter➤ To select a route as the current route:1. From plotter mode, press the ROUTE soft key, followed by MORE, then ROUTE LIST.

Prelim Pages v Figure ii: WAAS Coverage MapCoverage Outside of North AmericaEurope and Asia are developing similar systems to WAAS called

Chapter 3: Operation 3-31Note: Apart from Moving a Waypoint used in other route(s), any chang-es made to the route affect the current route only. The

3-32 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterRemoving a Waypoint from within the Route➤ To remove a waypoint from within the current route:1. Move the cursor over the r

Chapter 3: Operation 3-33intended track, from your start point or previous waypoint, to the target waypoint.This section describes the following:• Go

3-34 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press CLEAR.➤ To navigate directly

Chapter 3: Operation 3-35Figure 3-39: Follow Route Soft Keys➤ To follow the current route in reverse using the soft keys:1. Reverse the route as desc

3-36 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter➤ To advance to a waypoint:1. Press the GOTO default soft key to display the Goto/Follow soft keys.2. Press the WAYPOINT AD

Chapter 3: Operation 3-37• The distance to the target point is less than that specified for the Arrival alarm.• Your vessel reaches the closest point

3-38 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterWhen this option is selected, any waypoints received on SeaTalk or NMEA are transferred and appended, one-by-one, to the Wa

Chapter 3: Operation 3-39While Track is on, it is recorded in memory as the Current Track and is retained following a POWER OFF/ON. You specify the in

3-40 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterRefer to the setting guide shown in Figure 3-40 to determine the best setting for your planned voyage; this is particularly

vi Raynav 300 GPS PlotterPrefaceThis handbook covers the Raynav 300 GPS Plotter manufactured by Raymarine.It contains important information on the ins

Chapter 3: Operation 3-413. Press the MORE... soft key to display the second level Track soft keys as shown in Figure 3-43.Figure 3-43: Second Level T

3-42 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter2. Check the route and, in particular, that the route deviation from the original, given in the warning box, is within navi

Chapter 3: Operation 3-43Naming, Erasing and Showing a Track➤ To name an existing track, erase a track or show a track:1. Press the TRACK LIST soft ke

3-44 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter3.8 Man Overboard (MOB)If a person or object is lost overboard, use the Man Overboard (MOB) function to return to the locat

Chapter 3: Operation 3-45• Replaces all current waypoint data with MOB data.➤ To cancel the MOB, press and hold the MARK key for 2 seconds.The chart i

3-46 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterSetting Alarms and Timers➤ To set up an alarm or timer:1. Press the ALARMS key. The Alarms Set Up list is displayed, showin

Chapter 3: Operation 3-473.10 Cursor EchoIn a plotter display, or in a system with any plotter display connected via Seatalk, you can set the display

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Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-1Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter4.1 IntroductionWhen you have installed your system and are familiar wit

4-2 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterAs each line is highlighted, the soft keys are updated to show the set-tings available.• For parameters that have a numeric

Prelim Pages viiContents - Raynav 300 PlotterSAFETY NOTICES... iiiWAAS Satellite

Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-3MENU TIME-OUT PERIODNO TIMEOUT10, 20, 30 SECONDSNO TIMEOUTDISTANCE UNITSNAUTICAL MILESSTATUTE MILESKILOMETRES

4-4 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterBearing ModeThis is the mode (magnetic or true) of all the bearing and heading data displayed as indicated in the status bar

Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-5HelpWhen Help is set to ON, a prompt appears in place of the status bar when selecting a soft key or menu cho

4-6 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterAuto ModeIf Auto mode is selected, the value of variation is obtained automatically, normally from received data. The variat

Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-7Press the CURSOR ECHO soft key to display the cursor transfer soft keys. The following options can be toggled

4-8 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterNMEA InputSelect the NMEA input setting as appropriate. This can be set to either NMEA or RTCM. RTCM input is 4800 baud only

Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-9Chart OrientationThe plotter orientation is normally North Up, but can be changed to Course Up or Head Up if

4-10 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterDefault Waypoint SymbolThis setting provides a selection of symbols for the default waypoint display.VectorsHeading, Tide a

Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-11Figure 4-2: GPS Status ScreenThe GPS Navigation Status screen provides, for each tracked satellite, the sate

4-12 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterD-GPS Set UpThe D-GPS SET UP function is only available when a Differential GPS receiver is connected and the unit is set a

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Chapter 4: Setting Up the GPS Plotter 4-13Beacon FrequencyBoth the menu item and associated soft keys show the currently used differential beacon’s fr

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Chapter 5: Installation 5-1Chapter 5: Installation5.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides instructions to assist in planning the installation of the Ray

5-2 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter• Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided

Chapter 5: Installation 5-35.2 Unpacking and Inspecting the ComponentsUnpack your Raynav 300 GPS Plotter carefully. Retain the carton and packing mate

5-4 Raynav 300 GPS Plotter5.3 GPS Antenna InstallationThe GPS Antenna is designed to receive the signals emitted from the satellites in a direct path.

Chapter 5: Installation 5-5mounting surface, remove the two plastic tabs (1) obstructing the cable channel.Note: Failure to remove the plastic tabs fr

5-6 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterPole Mounting➤ Refer to Figure 5-3:1. Screw the pole mount base to a suitable pole or rail mount bracket, having an industry

Chapter 5: Installation 5-75.4 Plotter InstallationThe display unit can be mounted using the trunnion (yoke) bracket, or panel mounted using the optio

5-8 Raynav 300 GPS PlotterFigure 5-4: Raynav 300 GPS Plotter DimensionsTrunnion (yoke) MountingThe display unit can be conveniently mounted on a dash