Chapter 6: further chart operations, 1 introduction, Chapter 6 – Raymarine Radar equipment Raychart Chartplotter RC530 PLUS User Manual

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Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations

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Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations

6.1 Introduction

This chapter explains how to use the additional functions that are provided on
the

hsb

2

series chartplotter and combined radar/chartplotter.

It covers the following topics:

Measuring distances and bearings on the chart, using the VRM/EBL key

Setting alarms and timers

Man Overboard (MOB)

Cursor Echo

GPS Setup

Data Log Mode

In order to use some of these functions, you may need the following additional

data from equipment connected to your system via a

hsb

2

, SeaTalk, or NMEA

link:

*If heading data is available via both NMEA and SeaTalk, NMEA data takes priority. For all other data,
SeaTalk data takes priority (see

).

Table 6-1:

Function of External Data

Data

Example source

Integrated functions available

Heading
COG

Compass*
GPS

- Head Up or Course Up heading modes
- MOB (if speed data also available)
- Radar/Chart Overlay

Radar data

Radar system, via
either a
combined unit or

hsb

2

- Radar data, either full-screen or in a half-screen window
- Radar/Chart Overlay

Position

GPS system

- Waypoints
- Position, COG, SOG and time data in Data Box and Nav

Window

- MOB
- Radar/Chart Overlay
- Data Log

Other data

Transducers

- Data Box and Nav Window data displays, including speed,

depth, wind, temperature

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