Technical Accuracy

To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct as it went to press. However, our policy of continuous product improvement and updating may change specifications without prior notice. As a result, unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time. Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. For the latest product information visit our website: www.raymarine.com
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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.

Safety Notices

CAUTION: Product Installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat. CAUTION: Navigation Aid Although we have designed this product to be accurate and reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop. WARNING: High Voltage This unit contains high voltages. Adjustments require specialized service procedures and tools available only to qualified service technicians there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments. The operator should not remove the cover or attempt to service the unit.
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Raymarine Products and Services
Raymarine products are supported by a network of Authorized Service Representatives. Raymarines Technical Services representatives or your local dealer will be available to answer any questions you may have. For information on Raymarine products and services, contact either of the following: United States Raymarine, Inc. 22 Cotton Road, Unit D Nashua, New Hampshire 03063-4219 USA Telephone:1-603-881-5200 1-800-539-5539 Fax: 1-603-864-4756

Pop-Up Menus

Pop-up menus usually provide various options. When a pop-up menu is on-screen, a set of associated functions is also displayed. Use the trackpad to select an option from the menu, then use the appropriate function to set the option. For example, the radius of the waypoint arrival alarm can be specified or the selected navigation data can be set on/off.

Database Lists

Waypoints and routes created on the chartplotter are stored in database lists. These lists can be viewed and items selected for editing. As with pop-up menus, when a database list is on-screen, a set of associated soft keys is also displayed; use the trackpad to select an item from the list, then use the appropriate function to edit the item. For example, a Waypoint or a Route can be erased.
1.2 Satellite Differential System
The RC435/435i GPS Antenna utilizes a satellite differential correction system to improve the accuracy and integrity of the basic GPS signals. Three separate compatible systems currently exist or are in development: 1. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). Developed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA. 2. European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS). This system is being developed by a European consortium.
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3. The MTSAT Satellite-Based Augmentation System (MSAS). Being developed by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for civil aviation use. The area covered by the WAAS system includes the entire United States of America but also extends to a much wider area as detailed below.
135E 75N 150E 165E 180 165W 150W 135W 120W 105W 90W 75W 60W 45W 30W 15W 0 15E

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Figure 1-2: WAAS Coverage Map The combination of the WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS systems will provide global satellite based differential GPS augmentation into the future.

How it Works

The following description is based on WAAS, but the principles apply equally to the EGNOS and MSAS systems. WAAS comprises the following components: Ground Reference Stations across the USA. Master Stations located at East Coast and West Coast. Geostationary Satellites located above the equator.
The Ground Reference Stations are located at known positions and receive data continuously from GPS. The Ground Reference Stations send their data to the Master Stations which calculate the error of the GPS-received positions and generate correctional data.

Initial Switch On

To switch on the chartplotter, press the POWER key. If necessary, adjust the lighting and contrast (see Chapter 4). If desired, change the default language settings as follows: 1. Press the PAGE key to display the setup function bar. 2. Using trackpad left/right, select the SYSTEM SET UP function and press ENTER. The SYSTEM SET UP menu is displayed, listing the parameters and their current settings:
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SYSTEM SET UP

BEARING MODE KEY BEEP TRUE ON NM KNOTS FEET 5W AUTO MM/DD/YY UTC ENGLISH OFF 5.0 KTS 340T

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DISTANCE UNITS
SPEED UNITS DEPTH UNITS VARIATION VARIATION MODE DATE FORMAT

TIME OFFSET

LANGUAGE SIMULATOR SIMULATED SOG SIMULATED COG
Figure 2-4: System Set Up Menu 3. Using trackpad up/down, select the LANGUAGE option. 4. Using trackpad left/right, select the desired language. 5. Press ENTER to return to the setup functions. The chartplotter now uses the selected language. 6. Press CLEAR to return to the normal chart screen.
Checking Chartplotter Operation
To confirm that the chartplotter is operating correctly, perform the following checks: 1. Press the trackpad left/right, up/down and check cursor movement and normal scrolling action. 2. Insert a Navionics Gold Chart card for the area of your vessel. You are asked to select one to use (See Select Chart on page 40) 3. Use the RANGE key to zoom-in and check that the new chart cartridge data is displayed. 4. Ensure that position data is available; use the FIND SHIP function to check that the cursor is fixed on the vessel symbol which is correctly positioned at the center of the chart display, see Chapter 5:Operation.
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Chapter 3: Getting Started

3.1 Introduction

This chapter provides information and instructions to allow you to start using your RC435/435i Chartplotter. It is intended to help you familiarize yourself with the controls before you start using the chartplotter for routine navigation. Note: There is often more than one method of performing a particular task. Normal operating procedures are detailed in Chapter 5. When you are familiar with the system you can adapt these procedures to suit your method of operation.

4.2 System Set Up Parameters
To set the System default parameters:
1. From chart mode, with no function bar displayed, press the PAGE key to display the SET UP function bar:
RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters 2. Use trackpad left/right to highlight SYSTEM SET UP and press ENTER to display the System Set Up menu:
Figure 4-1: System Set Up Menu 3. Use trackpad up/down to move the highlight up or down the list. 4. When the desired parameter is highlighted, use trackpad left/right to step through the settings. 5. When the desired values have been chosen, press ENTER to implement the change and return to the set up function bar. Note: Settings are not saved until the ENTER key is pressed. 6. Press CLEAR to clear the function bar and return to normal operation. Note: To return all settings to their original factory settings, perform a factory reset as described in Chapter 6. The table below lists the System menus and their options, shows the factory default settings and provides space to make a note of personal settings. Each parameter is described in the following subsections.
Menu Item BEARING MODE KEY BEEP DISTANCE UNITS SPEED UNITS
Options MAGnetic/TRUE OFF/ON NAUTICAL MILES (nm) KILOMETERS (km) STATUTE MILES (sm) KNOTS KILOMETERS PER HOUR (KPH) MILES PER HOUR (MPH) METRES FEET FATHOMS 30W to 30E (1 steps) MANUAL AUTO DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY UTC or local offset value up to 13 hours in 1 hour steps Multi Language OFF/ON 00Kt to 99Kt in 1Kt steps 000 to 359 in 1 steps
Factory Default TRUE ON NAUTICAL MILES KNOTS

New Setting

DEPTH UNITS

METRES

VARIATION VARIATION MODE DATE FORMAT TIME OFFSET LANGUAGE SIMULATOR SIMULATED SOG SIMULATED COG
0.0E AUTO DD/MM/YY UTC ENGLISH OFF 00Kt 000

Bearing Mode

The mode (MAGnetic or TRUE) of all bearing and heading data displayed. This is indicated by M or T in the BRG or COG field of the Chart status bar.

Key Beep

This setting controls audible feedback resulting from operation of the keys. Note: Alarms remain active.
This sets the units for distance, speed and depth. This setting will be used to display all data. However, the distance units do not affect the chart scale, which is always in nautical miles.

Variation

The variation value is the difference between True and Magnetic direction data for heading or bearing values. The Magnetic value is derived from True by applying the user selected value of variation. The variation is set in 1 steps to 30 East or West. Press trackpad right to move the value eastward, or left to move it westward. The selected value is retained when the unit is switched off. The Default value is zero. Note: Variation can only be changed if the VARIATION MODE is set to MANUAL

Variation Mode

This can be set to AUTO or MANUAL. In AUTO mode, the RC435/435i automatically calculates and sets the magnetic variation. Set this to MANUAL to enter your own value.

XTE Alarm

The selected value is used as the cross track error limit. The alarm is triggered when the cross track error exceeds the selected limit when a GOTO or a Route Follow is in progress and an alarm message is displayed.

Select Chart

Use SELECT CHART to access different charts from the same Gold Card.
Use the trackpad up/down buttons to select the desired chart and press ENTER to load this as the active chart. Note: Only one chart can be active at any one time.

Chart Text

When ON, Chart text (such as place names) are shown on the screen. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.
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Chart Boundaries

When ON, Chart boundary lines are shown on the screen. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.

Safety Contours

Set to display safety contours of less than 2, 5, 10 and 20 meters or set to OFF. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.

Depth Contours

Set to display depth contours of 5, 10 and 20 meters, set to ALL to show all contours or set to OFF. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.

Spot Soundings

When ON, spot soundings are displayed. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.

Light Sectors

When ON, light sectors are displayed. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.

Presentation

Set to display navigation mark in either INTERNATIONAL or US symbology. The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off.

Position Calibration

When ON, all position data is offset from WGS 84 by the amount of the selected calibration and is suffixed by (c). The selected setting is retained when the unit switched off. The default calibration offset is zero.
To perform position calibration:
1. Using horizontal trackpad movements, select SET CAL. The menu is removed and a single function and help text are shown:

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RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters 2. Using the trackpad, set the value of offset required. The distance and bearing of cursor from vessel is displayed in the Status Bar as BRG and RNG. 3. Press ENTER to confirm the selected offset value or CLEAR to reset the value to zero and return to the Chart Set Up menu. An offset of 2nm or less is applied to all position data equal to the range and bearing between the WGS 84 position and the position entered. The menu returns with ON highlighted. Note: Pressing ENTER with a selected offset of more than 2nm gives a warning message which is cleared on any key press. The Calibration Set Up mode maintains and the user can either reselect an acceptable offset or press CLEAR to reset the value to zero and return to the Set Up menu.

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TIME ETA

ACTUAL SOG

PLANNED SOG

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Figure 5-3: Route Info The route is displayed as a series of legs. For each leg the next waypoint position, leg bearing, leg distance, total distance and elapsed time at current Speed over Ground (SOG) is listed. Press the trackpad up/down keys to scroll through the list. 3. To display the ETA at each route waypoint select TIME ETA and press ENTER. 4. To enter a planned SOG (rather than actual SOG) select PLANNED SOG. and press ENTER. Use the trackpad left/right keys to change the planned SOG value and press ENTER to recalculate route with this value. 5. To recalculate using actual SOG, select ACTUAL SOG and press ENTER. 6. Press CLEAR four times to return to chart mode.
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Editing a Route

A route may be edited in order to: Add a Waypoint into a route Remove a Waypoint from a route Move a Waypoint (as described in Section 5.2) Reverse a Route Any changes made to the route affect only the current route, so the route must be saved in order to keep the changes.
Inserting/Deleting Waypoints in a Route
To add waypoint(s) to the end of a route:
Note: If no current route is displayed, select a route from the Route List and use the SHOW ROUTE function to make it active, see Retrieving a route from the database. 1. Select ROUTES then EDIT ROUTE and press ENTER; the PLACE WAYPOINT function is displayed. 2. Add waypoint(s) to the route by moving the cursor and pressing ENTER in the same way as the route was first created. 3. Remove waypoints from a route by pressing CLEAR in the same way as the route was first created. 4. When your changes are complete, press the GOTO key to end route editing. 5. Press CLEAR twice to return to chart mode. Note: When deleting waypoints, if the route has not been saved, the waypoint is erased. If the route has been saved, the waypoint remains on the screen.
To insert a waypoint into a route:
1. Move the cursor over the route leg where a waypoint is to be inserted. The route leg data is shown in the status bar and the ROUTE OPTIONS function, with help text, is displayed:
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Chapter 5: Operation 2. Press ENTER; the Route Leg functions are displayed:
3. Select INSERT WAYPOINT. The cursor now controls the route leg which is connected to the existing waypoints on either side of the cursor by a dotted line. 4. Using the trackpad, move the cursor to the required position and press ENTER to place the new waypoint and return to normal cursor operation or CLEAR to cancel the operation. Note: If you move the cursor over an existing waypoint, the option to use this waypoint appears. 5. Press CLEAR again to remove the function bar and route leg data. The waypoints in the current route are re-numbered to identify the new positions. Note: If you already have 50 waypoints in your route the system will not allow you to add any more and a warning message will be displayed.

To remove a waypoint from the route using the cursor:
1. Place the cursor over the waypoint. 2. Select WAYPOINT OPTIONS; the Waypoint functions are displayed. 3. Select REMOVE WAYPOINT; the waypoint is removed from the route and the remaining waypoints in the current route are renumbered accordingly. Note: The waypoint is erased if the route is not saved but remains on screen if the route is saved.
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5.4 Following Routes and Going to Target Points
The GOTO key accesses the functions to follow a route or go to a waypoint, port, nearest facility or current cursor position. When the target destination is selected, the chartplotter calculates bearing, distance and cross track error; this information can be repeated on other instrumentation and passed to an autopilot via NMEA. Cross Track Error (XTE) can be reset to zero from the actual vessel position. When the chartplotter is following a route, the target destination is indicated by a square around the waypoint (or cursor marker) and a dotted line shows the intended track, from the start point or previous waypoint, to the target waypoint. This section explains how to perform the following tasks: Follow a route. Reverse a route. Target Point Arrival. Altering the route, including joining at a selected waypoint, advancing waypoints and restarting XTE. Go to an individual point, either an existing waypoint or the cursor. Go to the nearest facility or a selected port. Stop and Restart Follow/Goto. An alarm is triggered when approaching a waypoint. Chapter 4 describes how to set the alarm.
To access the follow and GoTo functions:
1. Press GOTO to display the first level GoTo functions:
GOTO CURSOR GOTO WAYPOINT FOLLOW ROUTE

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2. Select MORE to display the second level GoTo functions
GOTO PORT GOTO NEAREST MORE

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3. Select MORE to return to the first level functions. 4. Press CLEAR to return to the chart screen. Note: The functions differ if a FOLLOW or GOTO is already in progress (see Stop Follow or Stop GoTo on page 73).
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Follow a Route

Note: If a route has been reversed or if a route on screen was being followed, but stopped before completion, the target waypoint (outlined by a square box) may be different to when the route was created. The target waypoint should always be checked before initiating a FOLLOW ROUTE.
To follow the current route:
1. Press the GOTO key. The GoTo/Follow functions are displayed. Alternatively, place the cursor over a route leg until the Route functions are displayed. 2. Select FOLLOW ROUTE. The vessels current position becomes the origin and the first waypoint in the current route becomes the target waypoint. A dotted line connects the vessels current position to the target waypoint. This line remains fixed on screen as the vessel moves. The function bar is removed.

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Navigation Data

The Navigation Data display comprises text data occupying the whole screen: Textual data provides Position, SOG, COG, Bearing and Range to waypoint, Time, Fix status and the XTE indicator. Any unavailable data is replaced by dashes, one per character. When there is no GPS fix but there is a value for the last fix, this is shown instead; POSITION is replaced with LAST POSITION. The (c) indicator only appears when the position has been user calibrated. The Fix indicator shows the GPS Fix status and indicates either FIX OK, SD FIX or NO FIX.

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Figure 5-8: Navigation Data Note: Graphical XTE indicator is as per Waypoint Data on page 76.
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Time/Date Data

The Time/Date display comprises text data occupying the whole screen: Textual data provides Sunrise and Sunset time, Current Time/ Date, Waypoint and Route arrival times plus the XTE indicator. Sunrise and Sunset times are for the selected day and at the selected position. The TODAY indicator emphasizes that the sunrise and sunset times relate to the current day. If another day is selected, the TODAY text is replaced with ON XX/XX/XX where XX/XX/XX is the selected date in the current format. When the Time/Date screen is first opened, the data relates to the current day, unless there is no date information available. In this case dashes are displayed. The vessels current position is used unless there is no GPS fix in which case the cursor position is used and shown as a USER SELECTED position. The position data can be either as selected by you, in which case the text relating to the position is USER SELECTED, or the current position in which case the text is VESSEL.

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Figure 5-9: Time/Date Data The (c) indicator only appears when the position has been user calibrated.
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RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters The Time and Date fields show the local current time and date. The TTG and ETA (WAYPOINT) data relates to the target waypoint. The TTG and ETA (ROUTE) data relates to the end of the route. All data is based on the SOG towards the current target. If the SOG is negative, or data is not available, these fields are replaced with dashes, one per character.

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5.7 Using Tracks

The TRACK function is used to mark an on-screen trail that the vessel has followed, as if it had left a visible fixed wake. While the track is turned on, it is recorded in the display units memory. You specify the interval at which track points are made and a line is drawn on-screen between each point. Up to 1000 track points can be saved. The track remains on-screen, even following a Power off/on, until the track is cleared. Using the SmartRoute function, a track can also be converted to and saved as a route which is automatically reversed, ready for use as a return voyage. This section describes how to: Set up a track and specify the interval between track points. Clear the current track. Convert the track to a route (SmartRoute).
To access the track controls:
1. Press the PAGE key to display the chart set up function bar:
2. Select TRACK SET UP to display the Track function bar:
The following instructions assume that the track functions are displayed.

Setting up a Track

Use the track functions to switch the track on and to specify the interval at which track points are placed. The time interval between track points can be set to 1s, 10s, 30s, 1min, 10min or 30 minutes. The distance spacing between track points can be set to 0.05nm, 0.1nm, 0.5nm or 1nm. The maximum track length is 1000 points. When this limit has been reached, track points continue to be placed, but the oldest points start to be deleted.
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RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters Track points continue to be placed until the track is switched off. The current track is retained even when the unit is powered off. Setting a short time interval between track points is best suited to navigation within a close or complex environment such as an estuary or marina, whereas a greater distance interval is best suited to a long voyage. When complete, a track can be converted to and saved as a route (SmartRoute). Refer to the track interval setting guide below to determine the best setting for your planned voyage; this is particularly important if you wish to use SmartRoute to convert the track to a route.
1s 10 s 30 s 1 min 10 min
33 min 5 hrs, 30 min 16 hrs, 40 min 33 hrs, 20 min 13 days, 21 hrs, 20 min 41 days, 16 hrs TRACK TIME

TRACK INTERVAL SETTING

Figure 5-13: Archiving a Track 4. The track is now archived. Press CLEAR twice to return to normal operation. Note: Once archived, the track can be cleared from the chartplotters memory to free up space. (See Clearing the Current Track on page 85)
Loading or Deleting an Archived Track
Using the TRACK ARCH. LIST function, a previously archived track can be loaded back into the chartplotters memory, renamed or deleted.
To load, delete or rename a track from the archive:
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RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters 2. Using trackpad left/right, select ARCHIVES.
3. Using trackpad left/right, select MORE. and then TRACK ARCH. LIST.

TRACK ARCHIVES

01 TRACK001

LOAD TRACK

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Figure 5-14: Track Archive List 4. A list of archived tracks is displayed. To load a track from the archive: Use trackpad up/down to select the track you wish to load and press ENTER. To delete a track from the archive: Use trackpad up/down to select the track you wish to delete, then use the trackpad left/right to select DELETE ARCHIVE and press ENTER.
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To rename a track in the archive: Use trackpad up/down to select the track you wish to rename, then use the trackpad left/right to select RENAME ARCHIVE and press ENTER. The first character of the selected track name will be highlighted. Use the trackpad left/right to select the character and up/down to change. When your changes are complete, press ENTER to save or CLEAR to discard any changes.

Archiving a Waypoint Set

To archive the waypoints currently loaded on the system:
3. Select ARCHIVE WAYPOINT. You can now (if required) change the name of the waypoint set to be archived. Use trackpad left/right and up/down to change. Press ENTER when complete. To leave without archiving, press CLEAR.
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Figure 5-15: Archiving a Waypoint 4. The waypoint set is now archived. Press CLEAR twice to return to normal operation. Note: Once archived, waypoints can be erased from the chartplotters memory to free up space. (See Erasing Waypoints on page 55.)
Loading or Deleting an Archived Waypoint Set
Using the WAYPOINT ARCH. LIST function, a previously archived waypoint set can be loaded back into the chartplotter, renamed or deleted.
To load, delete or rename a waypoint set from the archive:

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5.12 Alarms

The chartplotter reports the following alarms
Alarm Arrival Indicates The vessel has arrived at the active waypoint: it has either reached the arrival circle (the radius of which is specified) or, has reached its closest point of approach (defined by a line passing through the waypoint and perpendicular to the track). The vessel has exceeded the specified distance (maximum cross track error) from the active route leg. The vessel has drifted from its anchor position (set when the alarm was turned on) by more than the specified distance. GPS fix or Differential data has been lost for more than 30 s.

XTE Anchor No Fix

The alarms are switched on or off, and the limits set, using the Chart Set Up function via the PAGE key menu. (See Chapter 4, Chart Set Up Parameters on page 36.) When an alarm is triggered, the alarm buzzer sounds and a pop-up box describing the alarm is displayed.
To silence the alarm and clear the message, press any key.
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Chapter 6: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information on routine maintenance and problem solving associated with your RC435/435i Chartplotter and/or its antenna.

6.1 Maintenance

WARNING: The chartplotter contains high voltage and specialized circuits only accessible to qualified service technicians - there are no user serviceable parts or adjustments and the operator should not attempt to service the equipment. The operator should not remove the rear cover.

Routine Checks

The Chartplotter is a sealed unit. Maintenance procedures are therefore limited to the following periodic checks: Wipe the display unit clean with a damp cloth. Examine the cables for signs of damage, such as chafing, cuts or nicks. Check that the cable connectors are firmly attached and that the connections to the vessels DC power are clean and tight. Ensure that the cartridge cover is always fitted correctly.
Note: Never use chemical or abrasive materials to clean the chartplotter. If the unit is dirty, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth.

Servicing and Safety

Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any Raymarine product. Some products generate high voltages, so never handle the cables/ connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment. When powered up, all electrical equipment produces electromagnetic fields. These can cause adjacent pieces of electrical equipment to interact with one another, with a consequent adverse effect on operation. In order to minimize these effects and to give you the best possible performance from your Raymarine equipment, guidelines are given in the installation instructions that enable you to ensure minimum

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RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters interaction between different items of equipment, that is, to ensure optimum Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Always report any EMC-related problem to your nearest Raymarine dealer. We use such information to improve our quality standards. In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the equipment but it can lead to spurious resetting action, or momentarily may result in faulty operation.

6.2 Resetting the System

Two types of reset are available for the Chartplotter: Power-On Reset: When you turn the display unit off, then on again, the screen reverts to the chart display with all windows cleared. Factory Reset: This resets all values back to their original factory settings. The factory default settings are listed in Chapter 4. Note: Take carefactory reset clears all Waypoint and Route databases. To perform a factory reset: 1. Power off the unit. 2. Press and hold CLEAR while powering up until <Erase backup procedure> is displayed. 3. Either press CLEAR to abort Factory Reset and resume normal Power-Up or press ENTER to continue Factory Reset. 4. Press ENTER again; the unit restarts as for a first time Power Up with all values reset to their original factory settings.

6.3 Problem Solving

Prior to packing and shipping, all Raymarine products are subjected to comprehensive test and quality assurance programmes. However, if this unit should develop a fault, please refer to the following table to identify the most likely cause and the corrective action required to restore normal operation. If you still have a problem after referring to the table, contact your local dealer, national distributor or Raymarine Technical Services for further advice. Always quote the product serial number.
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Troubleshooting

As a guide to problem solving, common problems and their possible causes are detailed below.
Problem Unit does not function Correction 1. Make sure that the power supply cable is undamaged and that all connections are tight and free from corrosion. 2. Check polarity of the DC power cables for proper connection. Reconnect cables if necessary. 3. Check in-line fuse. Replace if necessary. 4. Check vessels power (battery) for correct voltage readings (10.018.0 VDC). Adjust contrast setting and/or backlight level. Check the GPS Antenna connection Check the GPS Antenna (RC435 only) Check that GPS Antenna not obstructed and able to get clear direct line of sight view of satellites in the sky. Check the POWER/NMEA connector and the NMEA equipment. Note that NMEA OUT from one product connects to NMEA IN on another product and vice versa. Return to dealer for internal battery check. Note that the Waypoint database is cleared when a Factory Reset is performed. Check that Gold Chart card is pushed fully home Check that the Gold Chart card has appropriate cartography. Visit our website at www.raymarine.com.

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Chartplotters

RC400 RC435 RC435i

GPS Chartplo
Portable GPS Chartplotter
The RC400 packs big navigation features into a compact and portable GPS that harnesss the power of Navionics Gold cartography for paper chart like clarity, and fast screen updates. Both fixed mount and portable, the RC400 comes standard with a mounting bracket and cables for 12-volt power and NMEA 0183 interfacing. The battery compartment holds 4 AA rechargeable Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries and also accepts alkaline batteries for added convenience.
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Submersible

Chart rotation modes: North Up; Course Up and Head Up Accepts 4 AA NiMH rechargeable (included) or alkaline batteries for handheld operation Supplied with Cradle/Charger and NMEA/Power cable
About Navionics Gold Charts
Familiar appearance of a paper charts A clear uncluttered chart display on every range scale Shaded Depth Contours Real-world shapes and colors of buoys and navaids. Spot Soundings Tides and Currents Port Plans and Port Service Guides
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RC435 RC435i
Essential navigation data is clearly displayed in one of three information pages.
The RC435 and 435i are full-featured compact chartplotters designed for fast performance and uncomplicated navigation. Featuring high-resolution color displays, professional quality vector cartography, and point and shoot navigation RC435 is the clear and simple choice for advanced electronic charting. This compact charting powerhouse is available in two versions, the RC435 with external antenna or the easy-to-install RC435i with a built in antenna.
Bold 5.7 Daylight Viewable color display Paper like color chart display using Navionics Gold Chart cartography Compact Flash support for cartography and unlimited waypoint, route and track storage Raymarine SmartRoute automatically builds routes and waypoints from previous tracks
BDI (Bearing Distance Indicator) combines digital and graphic "steer to waypoint" information on a full screen display
Autozoom Mode intelligently maintains your vessel and your waypoint on the best chart scale while underway Screen Amplifier automatically offsets your vessel position for maximum look ahead on the chart display Standard 12 channel Satellite Differential GPS receiver for extreme accuracy using WAAS Rugged waterproof (CFR46 standard) display and Raymarine reliability backed by a two-year limited warranty
Full screen CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) graphics guide you to your waypoint.

RC400 Specifications

Display Size and Type Dimensions Weight Operating Temp Range Storage Temp Range Humidity Controls Interface Cartography 3.5 Advanced Transflective TFT Color LCD (H x W x D) 6.48 x 3.57 x 1.75 (164.6mm x 90.6mm x 44.5mm) 15.2 oz (431g), including batteries -10 deg C to 50 deg C -20 deg C to 70 deg C up to 95% RH 7 defined keys and trackpad NMEA 0183 - receive and transmit, waypoint upload and download Navionics Gold Charts on compact flash
Chartplotter Specifications Waypoints Waypoint Names Routes Route Names 8 character Alarms Arrival / XTE / Anchor / No Fix Tides/Current Predictions Sunrise/Sunset Predictions External Memory GPS Specifications
character 20 routes with up to 50 waypoints each

Via chart Via chart

Store Waypoints / Routes / Tracks on Compact Flash cards up to 128MB
Signal Acquisition Satellite Differential Type Differential Acquisition: Position Accuracy (RMS) Position Accuracy (SD GPS) Time to First Fix
12-channel parallel (C / A Code) WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS ready Automatic < 15 m <5m (from cold start ) Typically < 3 min, 4 minutes max
RC435/RC435i Specifications
Display type Nominal Voltage Power Consumption Interface Cartography Waypoints Waypoint Names Routes Route Names Alarms Tides/Current Predictions Sunrise/Sunset Predictions GPS Specifications Signal Acquisition Antenna Satellite Differential Type Differential Acquisition Position Accuracy (RMS) Position Accuracy (SD GPS) Time to First Fix (from cold start) Time to First Fix (after initial cold start) 12-channel parallel (C / A Code) RC435i: Internal passive RC435: External passive with 10m cable WAAS / EGNOS / MSAS ready Automatic < 15 m <5m Typical < 2.5 min (< 40 sec) Typically < 8 seconds 5.7" 1/4 VGA 16 Color TFT Display 10-18 Volts 10 Watts (backlights on full) NMEA 0183 output (GGA, GLL, RMC, VTG, GSA, GSV, ECXTE, ECBWR, ECRMB, ECAPB) Navionics Gold Chart character 20 routes with up to 50 waypoints each 8 character Arrival / XTE / Anchor / Fix Via chart Via chart Chartplotter Specifications

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Specifications subject to change without notice