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Contents - SL72 and SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar and Radar/Chartplotter
Preface... 1.iii Warranty... 1.iii EMC Conformance... 1.iii Chapter 1: Overview...1.1
1.1 Introduction.... 1.1 General... 1.3 Features.... 1.4 Operating Modes... 1.4 Heading and Position Data... 1.5 1.2 The Pathfinder Radar Display.. 1.6 Pathfinder Radar Options... 1.6 Radar Functions... 1.8 1.3 The Chartplotter Display - SL72RC PLUS only. 1.9 Chartplotter Display Options.. 1.10 Chartplotter Functions...1.11 1.4 Operating Controls... 1.12 Trackpad and Cursor.. 1.12 Dedicated Keys... 1.14 Soft Keys... 1.14 Pop-Up Menus... 1.15 Database Lists.... 1.16
Chapter 2: Getting Started & Adjusting the Display.2.1
2.1 Introduction.... 2.1 Conventions Used... 2.1 Simulator... 2.1 2.2 Switching the Display On and Off.. 2.2 Simulator Mode... 2.5 Changing the Lighting and Contrast.. 2.6 2.3 Controlling the Display... 2.7 Selecting the Mode of Operation.. 2.7 Customizing the Screen Presentation Options.. 2.13
2.4 Radar Display Control Functions.. 2.16 Using the Zoom Function... 2.16 Offsetting the Center.. 2.17 Hiding the Ships Heading Marker (SHM).. 2.18 2.5 Chart Display Control Functions (SL72RC PLUS only). 2.19 Moving Around the Chart... 2.19 2.6 Typical Chart Scenarios (SL72RC PLUS only).. 2.23 Place and Goto a Waypoint.. 2.24 Make and Follow a Route... 2.26 Review Your Passage Plan... 2.28 Displaying the Radar and Synchronizing Radar & Chart. 2.30
Chapter 3: Standard Radar Operations...3.1
3.1 Introduction.... 3.1 3.2 Range Control... 3.2 Changing the Range... 3.2 Determining Actual Radar Range.. 3.3 3.3 Interpreting and Adjusting the Radar Picture. 3.4 Identifying False Echo Returns.. 3.5 Adjusting Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter and Tune. 3.7 Changing the Targets Display..3.11 3.4 Measuring Range and Bearing Using VRM/EBLs.. 3.13 Measuring Range and Bearing to Target from Vessel.. 3.14 Measuring Range and Bearing Between Targets (FLOAT). 3.16 Controlling VRM/EBL Data Boxes.. 3.18 3.5 Setting Guard Zones and Alarms.. 3.19 Placing a Guard Zone... 3.20 Moving, Reshaping or Deleting a Guard Zone.. 3.21 Controlling Guard Zone Alarms.. 3.22
Chapter 4: Integrated Radar Operations...4.1
4.1 Introduction.... 4.1 4.2 Changing the Heading Mode... 4.2 True and Relative Motion... 4.2

Switching Control Between Radar & Chart Screens (SL72RC PLUS)
In a combined or an integrated system, to switch control between radar and chart, you can change the full-screen mode using the DISPLAY key. Alternatively, when you have both radar and chart displayed in half-screen windows the soft key RDR CHRT lets you toggle operating control between the radar and the chart window. If a window is active, i.e. control of the cursor via the trackpad is available in that window, and you switch windows off, control automatically returns to the full-screen (upper window) mode.

HDG MODE TARGETS MORE

RDR CHRT

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ROUTE GOTO MORE RDR CHRT

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To change the active window, press the RDR CHRT soft key to toggle control between the radar and chart display. The current active display is highlighted in red on the RDR CHRT label and the cursor appears in that window.
Returning to the Full-Screen Display
To return to the full-screen display you can turn windows off, as previously described. Alternatively, to return to full-screen display:
Press and hold the DISPLAY key for 2 seconds to return to the currently selected full-screen (upper window) display.

CDI Window

BDI Window
WINDOWS OFF ON SELECT WINDOW ZOOM OFF ON

Navdata Window

Chart Window

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Figure 2-6:
Radar Half-Screen Window Options
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GAIN Controls the presentation of radar targets. GAIN controls for background noise (speckle). SEA controls sea clutter. RAIN controls rain clutter around the vessel. FTC controls rain clutter at a distance. - Press for soft keys display.

MANUAL MANUAL

DISPLAY Controls display mode and windows. - Press for display mode and soft keys display. - Press again to toggle through display modes, and ENTER - Press and hold for 2 seconds for full page radar display.
WINDOWS OFF ON SELECT WINDOWS ZOOM OFF ON
Press soft key to toggle window on/off, or return to full screen. Zoom: Move Zoom box using trackpad, press ENTER to finish.

Working with Routes

To access the route soft keys, press the default soft key ROUTE:

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Creating a New Route
Note: If there is a current route, it is cleared when you select MAKE ROUTE. If you are following the current route you are prompted to STOP FOLLOW. Press the YES soft key to continue, or NO to abandon route creation. If the route has not been saved you are prompted to save it.
The chart scenario Make and Follow a Route on page 2-26 provides a simple example of how to create a route. There are two methods to create routes, whilst creating a route you can switch between these methods: Placing new waypoints on the chart. Selecting existing waypoints from the Waypoint List. You can edit a route after you have finished making it, as described in Editing a Route on page 5-27.
To make a new route by placing waypoints:
Note: You can pan the chart and change the scale while placing waypoints. 1. If necessary, move the cursor to the area in which you wish to make the route, and select a suitable chart scale.
2. Press the ROUTE soft key, then press the MAKE ROUTE soft key. The make route soft keys are displayed:
PLACE WAYPOINT UNDO WAYPOINT ACCEPT ROUTE USE WPT LIST

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PLACE WAYPOINT
3. Move the cursor to the position on the chart where you want your first waypoint to be. Press the PLACE WAYPOINT soft key. Note: You can position the cursor on an existing waypoint the cursor text WPT indicates you are re-using the waypoint rather than placing a new one. This waypoint is included in the route when you press PLACE WAYPOINT. The waypoint appears on the screen at the cursor position. The number displayed alongside the waypoint identifies its position in the route. The new waypoint is temporarily added to the waypoint list with the first available waypoint number. The waypoints in the current route are re-numbered to identify the new positions.
Note: If you Clear the route before it is Saved, the waypoint is removed. 4. Move the cursor to the next waypoint position. A dotted line connects the cursor to the last placed waypoint.
5. Press PLACE WAYPOINT again. The waypoint is placed and the dotted line changes to a solid line. If you placed the waypoint incorrectly, you can delete the last-placed waypoint by pressing the UNDO WAYPOINT soft key. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have placed all your waypoints. You can have up to 50 waypoints in a route. 7. When you have entered all your waypoints, either: Press the ACCEPT ROUTE soft key (or ENTER) to complete the route. Your route is displayed on the screen, and is the current route, but it is not active. The first waypoint of a new route is outlined with a square, indicating that it will be the target waypoint when the route is activated. If selected, the waypoint data box is displayed for the target waypoint. You can save the route as described below. Note: The completed route is stored in the display unit, and will be re-displayed if you turn the unit off and on again. However, on an integrated system it is possible for a current route from another unit to overwrite this route; it is therefore recommended that you Save the route as described below.

STOP FOLLOW EDIT ROUTE CLEAR ROUTE REVERSE ROUTE

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These options are described in the following sections.
To follow the current route in reverse:
1. Press the ROUTE default soft key, followed by MORE. The route soft keys are displayed. 2. Press the REVERSE ROUTE soft key. The current route is reversed on the screen. Press ENTER or CLEAR. 3. Press the GOTO default soft key. The Goto/Follow soft keys are displayed. 4. Press the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key. The soft keys change as follows:
STOP FOLLOW GOTO CURSOR RESTART XTE WAYPOINT ADVANCE

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These options are described in the following sections. Alternatively:
1. Place the cursor over the route leg until the letters RTE and the route soft keys are displayed. Press REVERSE ROUTE then FOLLOW ROUTE. Your vessels current position becomes the origin, and the target waypoint in the current route becomes the active target.

Target Point Arrival

The arrival alarm is used to alert you when the vessel is approaching the target point. The arrival alarm is defined as a circle (not visible on the screen) around the target. You can specify radius of the arrival alarm (see Section 6.3). The alarm is triggered when either of the following conditions is met: The distance to the target point is less than that specified for the arrival alarm. Your vessel reaches the closest point of approach to the target (defined by a line passing through the waypoint and perpendicular to the route leg).
To cancel the arrival alarm and go towards the next waypoint in the route, either press any key or wait for 10 seconds.

FOLLOW FROM HERE

The target becomes the origin, the next waypoint becomes the target point, and the two are connected by a dotted line indicating the current leg. Any previous route leg is removed from the screen, but waypoints remain. Note: When following a route using a SeaTalk autopilot, the autopilot will not turn to the new waypoint until it is accepted at the autopilot control unit.
Other Follow Route Options
You can use the soft keys to follow a route from a selected waypoint (join a route), or if already following, you can advance to the next waypoint. You can also restart the cross track error, setting the current vessel position as the new origin. In addition, you can move a selected waypoint as described in Section 5.3, or remove a waypoint from the route as described in Section 5.4.

Joining a Route

To start tracking the current route at a selected waypoint:
1. Move the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters WPT and the waypoint soft keys are displayed. 2. Press the FOLLOW FROM HERE soft key. Your vessel follows the route, using the selected waypoint as the target point. 3. To return to the default display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press CLEAR or ENTER.

Advancing to a Waypoint

Once you are following a route, you can advance to the next waypoint, even if you have not reached the current target waypoint:
1. If necessary, press the GOTO default soft key to display the Goto/Follow soft keys.
2. Press the WAYPOINT ADVANCE soft key. The current leg of the route is abandoned and the next waypoint becomes the target. The display is updated to show the new route leg.
Restart Cross Track Error (XTE)
While you are following a route, or going to a target point, you can restart the XTE. This sets the XTE to zero and moves the origin to the actual vessel position. Restarting XTE is useful if you find yourself off track and want to go straight to your target, rather than get back onto the original track.

To restart XTE:

GOTO RESTART XTE
1. Press the GOTO default soft key, the Follow/Goto soft keys are displayed. 2. Press the RESTART XTE soft key. The route origin moves to the current vessel position, thus the XTE becomes zero.
Going To an Individual Target Point
Rather than following a route, you can go directly to a selected target point, this can be an existing waypoint (not in the current route), or the cursor position.
To navigate directly to an existing waypoint:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor over the required waypoint until the letters WPT and the waypoint soft keys are displayed.
Alternatively, you can select the waypoint from the waypoint list as described in Section 5.3.
2. Press the GOTO WAYPOINT soft key. Navigation to the selected waypoint begins. The soft key STOP GOTO is displayed. 3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press ENTER or CLEAR.
To navigate directly to the cursor position:
1. Use the trackpad to position the cursor as required.
2. Press the GOTO default soft key, followed by GOTO CURSOR. If navigation is currently in progress you are warned Already following route. Cancel route and goto cursor?. To cancel the GOTO CURSOR operation, press NO. To continue with the GOTO CURSOR operation (and stop the current GOTO ROUTE), press YES. The chartplotter places a temporary waypoint as the target and starts to navigate towards it. The waypoint is shown as a square with a circle and dot in the centre, and is connected to the vessels starting position with a dashed line. The soft key STOP GOTO is displayed. 3. To return to the default soft key display, move the cursor away from the waypoint or press ENTER or CLEAR.

Stop Follow or Stop Goto

STOP GOTO GOTO STOP GOTO
To stop following the route or target point either:
1. If necessary, press the GOTO soft key, then press the STOP GOTO/FOLLOW soft key. Or: 1. Move the cursor over any waypoint or leg in the current route, then press the STOP GOTO/FOLLOW soft key. The dotted line from your vessel to the target waypoint disappears. If you stopped a GOTO WAYPOINT or CURSOR, to remove the target point from the screen, move the cursor over the target point then press the CLEAR GOTO soft key. If you subsequently use the FOLLOW ROUTE soft key to restart navigation, the route is followed from the point at which it was stopped. This is indicated by a square around the target waypoint. If you want to follow from another waypoint you can initiate the follow then use the WAYPOINT ADVANCE or FOLLOW FROM HERE soft key to step through the route.

Some parameters are controlled by a slider that is displayed above two of the soft keys. For some parameters, a soft key provides access to a sub-menu of further options. 4. Press the soft key corresponding to the desired setting or, for scroll lists, use the soft keys to scroll forwards or backwards through the list until the required setting is displayed. This setting is retained when you move the selection bar on to the next parameter in the menu list. For sliders, press the appropriate soft key repeatedly to increase or decrease the slider value in individual steps, or press and hold the key to change the setting quickly. 5. Once you have set all the required values, press ENTER to clear the menu and return to the set up soft keys. 6. Press ENTER, MENU or CLEAR to clear the soft keys and return to the default display. You can return all the settings to their original factory settings, if required, by performing a factory reset as described in Chapter 9.
7.3 System Set Up Parameters
The following table lists the System menus and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections.

Table 7-1:

Menu DATA BOXES POSITION SPEED DEPTH COG SOG TIME DATE WIND WAYPOINT

System Set Up Parameters

Options Factory Default OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF TRUE RELATIVE RNG/BRG DAY ON ON ON DR NO TIMEOUT NAUTICAL MILES New Default
CROSS TRACK ERROR HEADING LOG/TRIP PILOT VMG TEMPERATURE TIDE SET/DRIFT BEARING MODE CURSOR REFERENCE CURSOR READOUT DAY/NIGHT HELP SOFT KEYS KEY BEEP MOB DATA MENU TIMEOUT PERIOD DISTANCE UNITS
OFF, LAT/LONG, TDs OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF, APP, TRUE or BOTH OFF, LAT/LON, or RNG/BRG/TTG OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF or ON OFF, WIND, WPT or BOTH OFF or ON OFF or ON MAGNETIC, TRUE MAG/TRUE, RELATIVE OFF,LAT/LONG,RNG/ BRG,BOTH DAY, NIGHT OFF/ON OFF/ON OFF/ON DR, POSITION NO TIMEOUT, 10, 20, 30 SECONDS NAUTICAL MILES, STATUTE MILES, KILOMETERS, KILOYARDS KNOTS, MILES PER HOUR, KILOMETERS PER HOUR METERS, FEET, FATHOMS

SPEED UNITS DEPTH UNITS

KNOTS FEET

7.4 Radar Set Up Parameters
The RADAR SET UP option allows you to set up the radar according to your system configuration and your personal preferences. Note: Some parameters can only be changed if you are using the Master display (that is, the display to which the scanner is connected). The following table lists the Radar Set Up parameters and their options, shows the factory default setting, and provides a space for you to make a note of your new default setting. Each parameter is described in the following subsections.

Table 7-2:

Parameter EBL DISPLAY TIMED TRANSMIT TRANSMIT PERIOD STANDBY PERIOD

Radar Set Up Parameters

Options MAG/TRUE, RELATIVE OFF, ON 10 scans, 20 scans, 30 scans 3, 5, 10 or 15 mins , OFF, ON Press soft key to clear marks database OFF, ON,SET RANGES. Slider value Not valid for SL72 & SL72RC PLUS Not valid for SL72 & SL72RC PLUS , , ON N/A OFF 0 Factory Default RELATIVE OFF 20 scans 10 minutes New Default
DEFAULT MARK SYMBOL MARK DISPLAY CLEAR MARKS CUSTOM SCALE BEARING ALIGNMENT ANTENNA SIZE SEND ON HSB

EBL Display

The mode of the bearing data displayed for Electronic Bearing Lines (EBLs). The bearing information can be displayed in either of two forms: Relative: The bearing relative to your vessels heading. Mag/True: The actual bearing in either degrees magnetic or degrees true. This option is only available if you are obtaining data from a compass. If you choose this mode, the selection you made for Bearing Mode determines whether M or T is displayed in the EBL data boxes. The current units are shown for the heading value in the status bar at the top of the screen.
Timed Transmission Option
The TIMED TRANSMIT parameter, together with the TX PERIOD and STANDBY PERIOD parameters, controls the radars timed transmission power-saving mode. When TIMED TRANSMIT is set to ON, the scanner performs the number of scans specified by TX PERIOD and then shuts down for the number of minutes specified by STANDBY PERIOD. While it is shut down, the scanner does not rotate, and the display is in stand-by. Set the TIMED TX parameter to OFF for normal operation. In this case, the TX PERIOD and STANDBY PERIOD values are ignored. Note: Timed Transmission is not available on a Repeater Display.

227 mm (8.9 in)

Rear 151.25 mm (5.95 in) 302.5 mm (11.9 in) 468 mm (18.4 in) dia.

Rear 116.5 mm (4.6 in)

233 mm (9.2 in)

Weight:

6.5 kg (14.3 lbs) 1 m (33 in)

Compass safe distance:

141.5 mm (5.6 in)

18" Radome Scanner

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Figure 8-3:

Scanner Dimensions
Height: The scanner unit should normally be mounted as high as practical above the waterline, for three reasons: For safety reasons the scanner should be out of range of personnel, preferably above head height. This avoids mechanical danger and electromagnetic contact, particularly with the eyes. Radar operates at the line-of-sight, so a high mounting position gives better long range performance. Surrounding large objects, in the same horizontal plane, can interfere with the radar signal and cause blind areas or shadow sectors and false targets on the radar screen (see below).
Selecting the Scanner Unit Location
However, do not mount the scanner so high that it is affected by the pitching and rolling of the vessel. In addition, you may need to lower the scanner to avoid creating a shadow sector underneath the scanners beam. Access: The scanner unit site should be easily accessible to allow maintenance to be carried out safely. Magnetic compass: Mount the scanner unit at least 1 m away from a magnetic compass. Cable run: The maximum length of cable between the display unit and the scanner unit should not normally exceed 20 m (60 ft) for radome scanners. If you need to use a longer cable power cable lengths must be considered, refer to Section 8.5 to determine appropriate lengths. Shadow sectors and false echoes: Mount the scanner away from large structures or equipment, such as the fly bridge, large engine stacks, searchlights, horns, or masts. It is particularly important to avoid shadow sectors near the bow. Raising or even lowering the scanner may help to reduce these effects. In shadow areas beyond the obstruction there will be a reduction of the beam intensity, although not necessarily a complete cut-off; there will be a blind sector if the subtended angle is more than a few degrees. In some shadow sectors the beam intensity may not be sufficient to obtain an echo from a very small object, even at close range, despite the fact that a large vessel can be detected at a much greater range. For this reason the angular width and relative bearing of any shadow sector must be determined at installation. Sometimes shadowing can be seen by increasing the radar gain until noise is present. Dark sectors indicate possible shadowed areas. This information should be posted near the display unit and operators must be alert for targets in these blind sectors. It should also be noted that wet sails create shadow areas and thus sail boat operators should be aware that radar performance may reduce in rain. If you mount the scanner on a mast, echoes from the mast may appear on the radar display. These can be minimized by placing absorbing material, such as a block of wood, between the scanner and mast. Platform rigidity/stability: The scanner platform should not twist (causing bearing errors) or be subject to excessive vibration. Heat/fumes: Mount the scanner away from the top of exhaust stacks, since the scanner and cables can be damaged by excessive heat and the corrosive effects of exhaust gases.

CAUTION: Do not pull the cable through bulkheads using a cord attached to the connector. This could damage the connections.
Inter-unit cable, supplied with the scanner unit. This is Vinyl-covered and shielded, with a connector plug at one end for connecting to the display unit or extension cable; the other end of the radome scanner cable is fitted with an 8-way plug and power cores (covered by a clear protective sleeve) for connecting to the scanner. SeaTalk/NMEA Output cable, optional, with SeaTalk connector(s) at one or both ends.

Rejoining Cables

You should avoid cutting and re-joining cables. If this is necessary you must: Fit a ferrite on each side of the join. The specific ferrite to use depends on the cable type - contact Raymarine for details. Take care not to damage any of the wires. Make sure that all the wires and, in particular, the screen are reconnected correctly. If you are mounting the scanner on the mast of a sailboat, and will need to unstep the mast, you should install a suitable junction box inside the boat.
On a radome scanner, the junction box should provide an 11- or 13-way terminal strip, depending on the number of power cores in your cable, with a 10 A rating. Also, you should keep the length of the un-screened coaxial cores to less than 30 mm to maintain EMC conformance.

Power Cable

The SL72 PLUS Pathfinder Radar and SL72RC PLUS Pathfinder Radar/ Chartplotter systems are intended for use on ships DC power systems operating in the 10.7 to 32 V DC range (that is, 12 V and 24 V systems, not 32 V systems). A 5 ft (1.5 m) power cable is supplied for connecting the ships DC power to the display unit. If a longer power cable run is required, use the supplied power cable to connect to the display unit. Then use a suitable connector block to connect the free end to the extension cable, taking particular care to ensure correct polarity. The supplied power cable has a cross-section of 2.0 mm.
For vessels with 12 V power systems, longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimise any voltage drop in the cable. The length and type of the inter-unit cable also affect the wire gauge required for the extension power cable. In order to determine the correct supply cable size if the power cable must be extended, estimate the length of cable between the ships main power source and the connector block, and then select the wire size indicated by the distance and inter-unit cable in Table 8-2. For example, you might have a 18" scanner, with 20 m between the scanner and display unit, that you plan to connect by extending the supplied 15 m heavy inter-unit cable with a 5 m extension cable. In addition, your 12 V power supply might be 10 m from the display unit, requiring an extension of 8.5 m. To determine the wire gauge required for the power cable extension, refer to the table for the 18" scanner, go to the row labelled 15 m Heavy + 5 m ext, and read across until you come to a maximum cable length greater than 8.5 m. This is the 10 m entry, in the column for 2.5 mm wire gauge.

Figure 8-9:

Fitting the Inter-unit Cable to the Scanner
7. Connect the 8-way plug (4) to the connector (5). The correct fitting is with the small arrow marked on the body of the plug facing upwards and to the left hand side. The grey wire will then be at the left hand side and the white wire will be at the right hand side. 8. Connect the red +and black - power cores (6). Connect the red cable lead to one of the terminal sockets marked +, and the black cable lead to one of the sockets marked -. The terminal clamps (7) are operated using a screwdriver (8), as shown in the inset diagram on Figure 8-9. 9. Secure the nut (1) on the watertight gland, making sure that it grips the cables outer sheath. 10.Secure the cable with the top clamp (10), using the two screws (11) provided. Ensure that the clamp goes around the exposed wire braid, and that the wire braid makes contact with the earthing clamp. Tighten the screws until the top clamp deforms just enough to contact the lower earthing clamp (see inset).
CAUTION: It is essential that the drain tube is fitted and that the nut on the watertight gland is adequately tightened. If this is not done, water could become trapped in the scanner and cause irreparable damage.
11. Tighten the securing nut (1) again to ensure a waterproof seal. 12.Untie the cord from the scanner cover, and coil it up in the base of the scanner unit so that it cannot foul the rotating antenna. 13.Replace the scanner cover, aligning the mark on the cover with the mark on the scanner base above the cable gland, and tighten the 4 captive screws. Do not over-tighten these screws.
8.8 Mounting the Display Unit
The SL70 and SL70RC PLUS LCD display units are waterproof to CFR46 and can be installed either above or below deck. The display unit can be mounted using the mounting bracket supplied, or console mounted using the optional flush-mounting kit (see Section 8.2).

Mounting Bracket

The display unit can be mounted on a dash, chart table, bulkhead or deckhead.
Mounting the Display Unit
Figure 8-10: LCD Display Mounting
1. Loosen the knobs and remove the mounting bracket from the display unit. 2. Mark the locations of the mounting bracket screw holes on the mounting surface. 3. Use the screws supplied to attach the mounting bracket at the marked locations. 4. Attach the display unit to the mounting bracket, adjust the display angle and tighten the knobs.

Pin No. 7

Function Channel 1 NMEA data input (+ve) Channel 1 NMEA return (-ve) Battery negative Shield (drain wire) Battery positive (12/24 V systems) Channel 2 NMEA data input (+ve) Channel 2 NMEA return (-ve)
Yellow Black No insulation Red Green Blue
Figure 8-13: Power and NMEA Connector Power Connection CAUTION: If the power connections are accidentally reversed the system will not work. Use a multimeter to ensure that the input power leads are connected for correct polarity. Switch off the display unit before you remove the power cord.
The RED wire must be connected to the feed from the positive (+) battery terminal and the BLACK wire to the feed from the negative () battery terminal. The shielded wire (screen) should be connected to the ships RF ground as previously described in Grounding the System on page 8-20. Any unused wires should be insulated and taped back.

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8.10 Radar System Tests and Post Installation Alignment
Once you have installed your Pathfinder Radar System and made all the connections, you need to check your installation and perform the System Tests before using the system for navigation. It is strongly recommended that the System Tests are performed before connecting the radar to other equipment in an integrated system. If you have extended your inter-unit cable, you will also need to check the display timing. If you encounter any problems, refer to Chapter 9. You may wish to read Chapters 2 to 4, and familiarise yourself with the operation of the system, before performing the initial set up and alignment.

System Check

Before performing the functional test, check the following: All securing bolts are fully tightened and mechanical locking arrangements as specified are in place. Scanner and power connections have been made. All connecting wires are secured and protected as necessary. Note: If you are the boat owner and have performed the installation yourself, ask your authorised installation dealer to check the installation before going to sea. Radar System Tests and Post Installation Alignment
Switch On and Initial Setup
To switch on the display unit, press and hold the POWER key until the unit beeps. The magnetron warm-up sequence should start, after which the unit should enter Standby mode. The display switches on in the last used mode. If it is necessary to change the mode, press DISPLAY to show the Display pop-up. Press DISPLAY again, as necessary, to select Radar mode, then press ENTER. If necessary, adjust the lighting (see Changing the Lighting and Contrast on page 2-6). If required, change the default language settings as follows: 1. Press the MENU key to display the setup soft keys.
2. Press the SYSTEM SET UP soft key. The SYSTEM SET UP menu is displayed, listing the parameters and their cur-
rent settings. The complete list, which you can scroll down, is shown in the following illustration.

Target (Chart) 5.30 Arrival 5.30, 5.32 Goto 5.30, 5.33 Waypoint 5.30, 5.33 Targets (Radar) 1.3, 2.3 Control 3.5 Expansion 3.5, 3.11, 3.12 Interference Rejection 3.5, 3.11, 3.12 Wakes 3.5, 3.11 Wakes 3.12 Temperature Data Box 7.4 Terminology 1.2 Tide Data 5.4, 5.5 Tide Set/Drift Data Box 7.4 Tide Vector 7.17, 7.19 Time Data Box 7.4 Time Format 7.5, 7.10 Time Offset 7.5, 7.10 Timed Transmit Mode 1.3, 7.12, 7.13 Timers Alarm Clock 6.4 Countdown 6.4 Setting 6.1 Trackpad 1.3, 1.12, 2.19 Tracks Clearing 5.38, 5.40 Converting to Route 5.42 Database List 5.40 Managing 5.38, 5.40 Naming 5.40 Using the ST60/80 Navigator Keypad 5.17 Saving 5.40 Setting Up 5.38, 5.39 Transferring a Route 5.35 a Waypoint 5.8, 5.18, 5.35 Transmission Check 8.25 Transmit Mode 1.3, 2.2, 2.3 Tune Preset 7.16 Tuning the Receiver 3.5, 3.9
WAAS B.6 Wakes 3.5, 3.11 Clearing 3.12 Warranty 1.iii Waypoint 2.14, 4.1, 7.17, 7.19, 8.30 Adding to a Route 5.18, 5.28 Data Box 7.4 Data Display 5.8, 5.12, 5.25 Database List 5.8, 5.9, 5.13, 5.14, 5.19, 5.33 Displaying 2.14 Editing 5.8 Editing Details 5.13 Erasing 5.8, 5.14 Goto 5.30, 5.33 Loading from a User Cartridge 5.35 MOB 4.5, 6.6 Moving 5.9, 5.14, 5.18, 5.27 Naming 5.8, 5.13 Numbers 7.17, 7.19 Placing 5.8, 5.9, 5.19 Position 5.8, 5.13 Removing from a Route 5.18, 5.28 Saving to a User Cartridge 5.35 Selecting 5.8, 5.12 Symbol 5.8, 5.13, 7.17, 7.19 Target 5.30, 5.33 Transferring 5.8, 5.18, 5.35 Transferring on NMEA 5.35 Transferring on SeaTalk 5.35 Waypoint List Creating a Route 5.20 Wind Data Box 7.4 Window Options BDI 1.5, 2.10 CDI 1.5, 2.10 Chartplotter 2.10 Full Screen 1.4 Half Screen 1.4, 2.7 Nav Data 2.10 Radar 2.10 World Map 1.9, 5.2
Units 7.4, 7.8 User Cartridge 5.35
XTE (Cross Track Error) Data Box 7.4 Restart 5.30, 5.33
Variation Source 7.5, 7.8 Vectors 7.17, 7.19 VMG Data Box 7.4 VRM (Variable Range Markers) 3.1, 3.13

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Limited Warranty Certificate
Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to end user, except as provided below. Defects will be corrected by Raymarine or an authorized Raymarine dealer. Raymarine will, except as provided below, accept labor cost for a period of 2 years/24 months from the date of sale to end user. During this period, except for certain products, travel costs (auto mileage and tolls) up to 100 round trip highway miles (160 kilometres) and travel time of 2 hours, will be assumed by Raymarine only on products where proof of installation or commission by authorized service agents, can be shown.

Warranty Limitations

Raymarine Warranty policy does not apply to equipment which has been subjected to accident, abuse or misuse, shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or non-authorized service, or equipment on which the serial number has been altered, mutilated or removed. Except where Raymarine or its authorized dealer has performed the installation, it assumes no responsibility for damage incurred during installation. This Warranty does not cover routine system checkouts or alignment/calibration, unless required by replacement of part(s) in the area being aligned. A suitable proof of purchase, showing date, place, and serial number must be made available to Raymarine or authorized service agent at the time of request for Warranty service. Consumable items, (such as: Chart paper, lamps, fuses, batteries, styli, stylus/drive belts, radar mixer crystals/diodes, snap-in impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings, and impeller shaft) are specifically excluded from this Warranty. Magnetrons, Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT), TFT Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL), hailer horns and transducers are warranted for 1 year/12 months from date of sale. These items must be returned to a Raymarine facility. All costs associated with transducer replacement, other than the cost of the transducer itself, are specifically excluded from this Warranty. Overtime premium labor portion of services outside of normal working hours is not covered by this Warranty. Travel cost allowance on certain products with a suggested retail price below $2500.00 is not authorized. When/or if repairs are necessary, these products must be forwarded to a Raymarine facility or an authorized dealer at owners expense will be returned via surface carrier at no cost to the owner. Travel costs other than auto mileage, tolls and two (2) hours travel time, are specifically excluded on all products. Travel costs which are excluded from the coverage of this Warranty include but are not limited to: taxi, launch fees, aircraft rental, subsistence, customs, shipping and communication charges etc. Travel costs, mileage and time, in excess to that allowed must have prior approval in writing. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW: (1) THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS INDICATED HEREIN, AND NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES SHALL BE BINDING ON RAYMARINE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. (2) Raymarine shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or special (including punitive or multiple) damages. All Raymarine products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to navigation. It is the responsibility of the user to exercise discretion and proper navigational skill independent of any Raymarine equipment.

Document number: 84066-8 April 2001

Factory Service Centers

United States of America
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Pathfinder radarthe best your money can buy. simply
The word is out! Pathfinder radars from Raymarine are simply the best overall radars available today. Winning multiple awards and rave reviews from professionals and consumers alike, Pathfinder sets new standards and benchmarks for marine radar and onboard integration. Engineered with a clear mission to deliver unsurpassed radar performance, reliability and ease of use, Pathfinder helps to make navigation both safe and fun. Pathfinder accomplishes this mission with superior radar performance, hsb2 networking, a super-easy user interface and flexible system configuration.

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More choices and more value
Basic performance system or integrated navigation network, Pathfinder radars are the most versatile radars available today. Mix and match displays and antennas to fit any installation**. For improved safety, almost all Pathfinder radar displays feature MARPA collision avoidance technology as standard. Displays are available with or without built in Raychart, to keep the overall system cost down. Best of all, there are no compatibility issues Raymarine supplies complete systems including autopilot, instruments and communications.
* Requires RayTech Pathfinder PC software/hardware kit. ** The SL72 Plus and SL72RC Plus compact systems incorporate a separate range of features from the SL70 Series. See pages 14 & 15 for complete details on the value packed SL72 Plus and SL72RC Plus.

hsb2 upgrade

For owners of existing Pathfinder hsb equipment, see your dealer or contact Raymarine to upgrade your current Pathfinder product(s) to Pathfinder hsb2.
Pathfinder hsb2 technology
With hsb2 the onboard convergence of radar, Raychart, fishfinder and personal computers has become reality. Built on industrial PC networking technology, hsb2 is a robust networking protocol and single cable system engineered by Raymarine for the harshest of marine environments. Easy to install with no complicated setup, hsb2 transfers control of radar, Raychart and fishfinder display instantly, making Pathfinder and hsb2 the clear choice for building an onboard navigation network.

hsb2 quick facts

Multi-station integration of up to 10 Pathfinder Plus radar, Raycharts, fishfinder, or PC* displays! Simple daisy chain display to display connection no complicated non-marine hub required. Self configuring system no initial setup. Flexible display combinations, mix and match monochrome LCD, CRT and daylight viewable color LCD displays or connect to a PC with the RayTech Pathfinder PC software and hardware kit. All hsb2 compatible displays are also SeaTalk compatible for seamless integration with Raymarine instruments, navigation aids and autopilots.

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Pathfinder features

the Pathfinder story.
hsb2 networking: PC integration
Transform a PC into a remote Pathfinder radar with the RayTech Pathfinder PC kit. Using the powerful hsb2 network, RayTech software can display and control full function radar, fishfinder and C-MAP charts directly within RayTech Navigator. Best of all, real time radar targets are overlaid with detailed vector, raster and aerial photo charts for the ultimate integrated navigation experience!
hsb2 networking: radar, Raychart and fishfinder convergence
hsb2 makes integrated navigation possible with total access to radar, fishfinder and Raychart navigation data. Connected to the hsb2 network, Pathfinder radars display and control remote fishfinder and Raychart functions instantly. Likewise, hsb2 compatible fishfinders and Raycharts can display and control remote radar functionality!
Access radar, chart and fishfinder information on a single display.
Pathfinder displays are simple to use thanks to their onscreen soft keys.

Pathfinder simplicity

Pathfinders are world renowned for their simplicity and ease of use. Spend more time navigating the water and less time navigating the handbook with Pathfinder. Thanks to a logical keypad layout, on-screen help prompts and intuitive soft keys, Pathfinder is one of the most easiest radars available today. Best of all, Raymarine radars, Raycharts and fishfinders share the same Pathfinder operating system so learning to use a new device is fast and easy.

Raymarine color displays are daylight viewable, even in bright sunlight.

Tech tip

Autopilot Repeater New this season Pathfinder Plus radars, Raycharts and fishfinders take autopilot integration to a new level thanks to SeaTalk networking and an innovative pop up pilot display for course changes and autopilot pilot status. Combined with an ST290 Autopilot* keypad, Pathfinder serves as a convenient remote autopilot station for total onboard integration!
*A complete SeaTalk autopilot system requires the addition of a corepack and drive unit. See page 35 (autopilot intro page) for more autopilot information.

Brighter color

The color SL70C, RL70C and RL80C displays feature high-brightness display technology making Pathfinder the best color display in all lighting conditions. Variable brightness control plus an innovative night mode ensure a perfect picture day or night.
Using the powerful hsb2 network, RayTech software can display and control full function radar and fishfinder directly within RayTech Navigator.

Pathfinder performance

Pathfinders advanced signal processing technology enhances small and stealthy targets into definable radar echoes for added safety. Other outstanding Pathfinder performance features include: Lowest receiver noise figure (less than 5 dB) compared to competitive models, for more efficient target echo reception. Auto GST fully automatic gain, Seaclutter and tune control for real hands off operation and optimum performance. Advanced microprocessor controlled transmitter-receiver features 8 pulse width/PRF settings, providing enhanced target returns though every range scale. True color radar; strong targets appear bright yellow, weaker targets in blue.

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How do I tune a Pathfinder Radar? Answer: Simply turn it on! Pathfinders Auto GST does all the complicated gain, sea clutter and tuning adjustments for you. New this season Exchange C-MAP charts between a PC running RayTech and Pathfinder displays! Thanks to hsb2, C-MAP charts installed on your PC are transmitted instantly to each Pathfinder display on the hsb2 network. Likewise C-MAP chart cards installed in Pathfinder displays are transferred back to your personal computer for total access to onboard C-MAP chart data!*
*Requires the latest version of RayTech software. Go to www.raymarine.com for upgrade information.

North Up Mode and chart synchronization makes it easy to correlate radar and chart images.
Pathfinder integrated radar/chart navigation
Raychart equipped color models overlay live Pathfinder radar targets directly on top of detailed C-MAP NT+ charts. Compare and reconcile radar targets with chart objects in real time and experience true radar/chart integration! Charts and radar ranges are automatically synchronized and both radar and chart displays can be rotated using north up or course up screen modes. Radar, chart and navigation split screens combined with user defined databoxes transform Pathfinder into an integrated navigation display.

All new NT+ cartography

New this season, Raychart enabled Pathfinders support C-MAP NT+ cartography. NT+ charts and Raychart equipped Pathfinders provide beautiful paper-like charts display* as well as advanced vector chart control and customization. The most detailed electronics charts in the world, NT+ charts offer increased chart coverage per cartridge and deliver advanced features, including a grounding alarm and improved chart object information. To learn more about Raychart electronic charting used in Raymarine radars and fishfinders see page 17.

* Color models only.

Pathfinder safety: anti-collision MARPA and guard zone alarms
Raychart equipped color models overlay live Pathfinder radar targets directly on top of detailed C-MAP NT+ charts.
MARPA* (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid), a standard feature on all Pathfinder displays (except SL72 Plus), MARPA provides an easy to use graphical risk assessment of radar targets and can track up to 10 targets simultaneously. On Raychart equipped Pathfinder Radars, MARPA targets are overlaid directly on the electronic chart keeping potentially dangerous targets in view during charting operations. For added safety, two user-defined guard zones produce audible alarms should any target cross the guard zone boundary.
*MARPA operation requires good quality compass data. For optimum performance choose the rate-gyro stabilized Pathfinder smart heading sensor or interface to a G-series autopilot course computer.

MARPA provides an easy to use graphical risk assessment of radar targets and can track up to 10 targets simultaneously.
Technical Specifications see page
System buildinga Pathfinder Plus radar system.

hsb2 or SL Series?

Choose hsb2 equipped models for dual station radar and multi-station remote Raychart and Fishfinder networking. Choose the SL70 or SL70C for single station performance radar installations. (a) with hsb2 RL Series: hsb2 equipped 7" (RL70 Plus, RL70C Plus) color or monochrome and 10.4" (RL80C Plus) color displays. R Series: hsb2 equipped 7" (R70 Plus) and 10" (R80 Plus) CRT displays. (b) SL Series SL70 Series*: 7" color (SL70C Plus) and 7" monochrome (SL70 Plus). The SL70 Series features all the capabilities of the RL Series but without hsb2 functionality.
** The SL72 Plus and SL72RC Plus compact systems incorporate a separate range of features from the SL70 Series. See pages 14 & 15 for complete details on the value packed SL72 Plus and SL72RC Plus.

Display type?

Configuring a Pathfinder radar system is easy. Every Pathfinder display, except SL72 Plus, is compatible with every Pathfinder scanner. When building a multi station network, hsb2 equipped color, monochrome and CRT displays can be mixed and matched at each station for even greater flexibility. High bright color LCD Choose either 7" or 10.4" daylight viewable color TFT displays. Each color LCD provides wide viewing angles and is full VGA for exceptional detail and target resolution. Powerful backlighting and light absorbing technology ensures a clear picture in the brightest of conditions. Monochrome LCD Available in 7" models only, Pathfinder monochrome LCDs provide 4 levels of crisp clear grayscale display. FSTN technology ensures a sharp picture and wide viewing angle. Monochrome CRT Choose either 7" or 10" CRT displays for a high-resolution traditional monochrome display.
Built-in Raychart option?
Each Pathfinder Plus radar display can be configured with built-in Raychart electronic charting. In hsb2 systems Raychart functionality and charts are transferred instantly across the hsb2 network to nonRaychart displays. Enjoy truly integrated radar and chart operation with split screen and chart rotation modes. Color models bring convergence of radar and charting even closer by overlaying radar targets directly on top of detailed C-MAP NT+ charts!
Select a Pathfinder scanner
Compatible with every Pathfinder display*, Pathfinder scanners deliver unparalleled performance. The compact 2kW and 4kW radomes provide range scales of 24nm (2D) and 48nm (4D) respectively while the high performance open arrays offer 72nm maximum range and improved target resolution**.
detection of small targets. Longer range scales. Increased power output for improved long range performance. Quiet operation.

*SL72 Plus and SL72 Plus RC Systems are only compatible with the 2kW 18" radome supplied with each system. **Actual maximum radar range will vary depending on scanner and target height. Visit www.raymarine.com to learn more about maximum radar ranges.

Radomes

Choice of 2kW (18") or 4kW (24") models. Compatible with any SL*, RL or R series display. Lightweight and compact. Less mounting restrictions. Minimal power consumption.

Open array or radome?

Choose a radome antenna when mounting space is limited or restricted by rigging. Lightweight and rugged, Pathfinder radomes are ideal for sailboats and powerboats and provide exceptional performance even in the most challenging conditions. Choose a Pathfinder open array scanner for enhanced performance and range. These larger scanners are equipped with
a more efficient antenna (increased gain) and narrow beam widths for improved performance and target separation. Open array scanners are ideal for powerboats, commercial vessels and larger sailing vessels that demand maximum Pathfinder performance.

Open Array

Choice of 4kW and 10kW, 4' or 6' models. Compatible with any SL*, RL or R series display. Narrow horizontal beam widths for enhanced target separation and better
The 12-channel Satellite Differential Raystar 120 (WAAS) GPS Sensor.

GPS sensor

For systems with Raychart electronic charting, add a Raystar GPS sensor. The 12-channel satellite differential Raystar 120 (WAAS) antenna is SeaTalk compatible and provides super accurate positioning to every display in the system.

Network with a PC

RayTech Pathfinder PC software and hardware kit transforms the PC and RayTech Navigator into full function radar or fishfinder display.
Display radar/chart and MARPA information in full screen, split screen or overlay modes.

Pathfinder extras:

Pathfinder smart heading sensor: For added performance when using advanced features like MARPA and radar/chart overlay. The gyro-stabilized Pathfinder smart heading sensor uses the same compass and rate gyro technology as our G-series autopilot course computers (see opposite page).
Choose hsb network options
Network a Plus series fishfinder or dedicated Raychart display and exchange information simultaneously in full screen, split screen and overlay screen modes. Multiple displays can be daisy chained together, delivering total integration for up to 10 radar, chartplotter or fishfinder displays. Dual-station radar or expanded multi-station navigation network, hsb2 makes it easy!
Cables: Complete the system with genuine Raymarine hsb2 and SeaTalk interface cables. Available in various lengths, these cables feature waterproof connectors for reliable system performance.

MULTI-STATION DATA SHARINGWith High Speed Bus (hsb2) technology, up to 10 display units can communicate with each other, all sharing radar, chart plotter and fishfinder capabilities with a single wire link.
10" monochrome CRT display
7" monochrome LCD display
7" monochrome CRT display
10.4" color LCD display
7" color LCD display
Pathfinder radar display comparison chart
PRODUCT FEATURES Multi-station hsb networking Daylight viewable color display SeaTalk networking NMEA 0183 interfaces Optional Raychart PC compatible*

RL70C

RL80C
* Access to full radar functionality with hsb2 and RayTech Pathfinder PC kit.
Pathfinder scanner selection chart
Open arrays PRODUCT FEATURES Power Size Maximum range scale 5S 4kW 48" 72nm 7S 4kW 72" 72nm 9S 10kW 48" 72nm 11S 10kW 72" 72nm
Pathfinder smart heading sensor for added performance when using advanced features like MARPA and Radar/Chart overlay.
Radomes PRODUCT FEATURES Power Size Maximum range scale 2D 2kW 18" 24nm 4D 4kW 24" 48nm
For a complete list of accessory cables, go to www.raymarine.com
The simple 3-pin hsb2 cable links hsb2 compatible units together.
SL72 Plus and SL72RC Plus. value. compact Pathfinder performance and
The SL72 Plus and the SL72 Plus Raychart are high-performance compact radar systems that deliver world-renowned Pathfinder performance and excellent value. A no compromise radar, the SL72 Plus outscores competitive radars by offering advanced features and performance, normally found on high-end radar systems. Choose the radar only SL72 Plus or the integrated SL72RC Plus with built in Raychart. Both models are super user-friendly and feature the superior radar target detection that has become synonymous with the name Pathfinder.

SL72 Plus features

18" 24nm max range 2kW radome with low noise front end receiver for enhanced radar target returns. Hands-free operation with Auto GST (automatic gain, sea clutter and tune) controls. Bright FSTN LCD with 4 levels of grayscale, exceptional clarity and wide viewing angle. SeaTalk compatible for seamless integration with other Raymarine equipment. On screen GPS waypoint navigation (waypoint lollipop).
The SL72 Plus and SL72 Plus Raychart are complete all in one box radar solutions. Each system comes complete with an SL72 Plus or SL72RC Plus display, and a 2D 18" radome antenna. The SL72 Plus with Raychart incorporates the same Raychart functionality as SL Series Raycharts. For more Raychart feature and performance information see page 17.

View radar and chart screens simultaneously in split screen mode on the SL72 Plus with built-in Raychart.
The SL72 with Raychart option allows you to view C-MAP NT+ charts full screen.

SL72RC Plus features

All the features of the SL72 Plus: Lightning fast chart redraw using all new C-MAP NT+ charts. Split screen radar/chart display with radar/chart range synchronization with head up, north up and course up chart rotation modes. SDGPS accuracy using the Raystar 120 Satellite Differential GPS Receiver (sold separately). Smart Route automatic route building.
The SL72 Raychart display can be customized to suit your boating needs, be it full screen radar, full screen chart or split screen chart/radar.