Raymarine RayTech RNS 5.0 Manual de usuario

RayTech RNSGetting StartedDocument Number: 81241_1Date: May 2004

6 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedSystem overviewRayTech RNS operates within a standard Windows environment, and enables you to utilize the latest digita

System overview and features 7Advanced graphical user interface RNS is operated via an easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI) complete with many

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Getting Started 9Getting StartedIntroductionThis section deals with making sure that your PC is ready to install and run RayTech RNS and details:• Sy

10 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedIs my PC ready to use RNS?Use this flowchart to see if your system will run RNS: Note: *If you are not pla

Getting Started 11Upgrading drivers and adaptersPrior to installing RayTech RNS, Raymarine strongly recommend updating your PC display drivers and ve

12 RayTech RNS - Getting Started 5. Click Review and Install Updates. The available updates are displayed. 6. Click Install No

Getting Started 13DirectXTo ensure that you have the latest version of DirectX installed you should run the DirectX diagnostics utility.To run Direct

14 RayTech RNS - Getting Started 6. Make a note of the display adapter name, manufacturer, chip type and driver version installed on your

Getting Started 15Installing RNSHaving checked that your computer meets the operating requirements, and upgraded the drivers and adapters as necessar

Trademarks and registered trademarksAutohelm, HSB, Raymarine, RayTech, RayTech RNS, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Ra

16 RayTech RNS - Getting Started6. Check Remove. Click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the selected program.Your RNS software can n

Getting Started 17To start using RNS after installing it:1. Select Start/Programs/RayTech/RNS V5.0 from the computer taskbar. The program will load

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System integration 19System integrationIntroductionThis chapter provides an overview of system integration and the protocols that interface with RayT

20 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedWhat is hsb2?The high speed bus 2 (hsb2) protocol was developed by Raymarine to enable up to ten multiple displays to

Installation Guidelines 21Installation GuidelinesEMC installation guidelinesAll Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to best industry sta

22 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedBasic NMEA and RS-232 cabling principlesThis section explains some of the basic principles involved with NMEA and RS-2

Installation Guidelines 23circuit. While the boat’s power ground may, co-incidentally, be at the same level as the RS-232 signal ground, there is no

24 RayTech RNS - Getting Started• Always use an isolating transformer with weather FAX audio cables.• Always use an RS-232/NMEA converter with optical

Interfacing RNS 25Interfacing RNSIntroductionThis section shows you how to connect various instruments and devices that can interface with RNS with s

3ContentsImportant Information ...1System overview and features ...

26 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedConnecting directly to NMEA equipped instrumentsMost instrument systems are equipped to accept incoming NMEA data from

Interfacing RNS 27Connecting directly to an autopilotThe following cabling instructions apply to most autopilot systems, however, you should also ref

28 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedConnecting specific instruments and devicesThe sections that follow detail how to connect RNS to specific Manufacturer

Interfacing RNS 29RayTech SeaTalk interfaceThe RayTech SeaTalk interface converts the SeaTalk data format into RS-232 signals and vice-versa. When co

30 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedTo mount the interface box: 1.Once you have found a suitable location, thoroughly clean the surface with an

Interfacing RNS 31Connecting NMEA directly to Raymarine Pathfinder displays: To connect NMEA directly to Raymarine Pathfinder displays:Co

32 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedConnecting an hsb2 PCMCIA PC kitTo connect an hsb2 PCMCIA card to your PC system:1. Place the RayTech CD-ROM into your

Interfacing RNS 33PCI to PCMCIA cardbus adapterWherever possible Raymarine recommend using a PC with a PCMCIA slot fitted as standard, e.g. a laptop.

34 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedTo install RNS to a B & G Performance Board:1. Install a jumper on the performance board between Pin 7 (RTS) and P

Interfacing RNS 35Connecting to Ockam InstrumentsRNS connects to Ockam instruments via the Ockam Model 050D RS-232 Interface (not supplied). You must

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36 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedFully integrated systemThe following illustration shows an example of a fully integrated system using SeaTalk, hsb2 an

Interfacing RNS 37Integrated system checksWhen RNS is installed on your PC and connections have been made to hsb2 and SeaTalk, carry out the followin

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Technical support 39Technical supportIntroductionRaymarine provides a comprehensive customer support service, on the world wide web, through our worl

40 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedIf you are not sure which item is appropriate for your system or unit, you should first contact the Technical Support

41List of Abbreviations Abbreviation DefinitionAC Alternating CurrentCAN Controller Area NetworkCD Compact DiscDC Direct CurrentDDS Diff

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1Important InformationAbout this manualThis manual describes how to get started using RayTech RNS marine navigation software.It shows you how to ens

2 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedDisclaimersThis electronic chart is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts

3Another limitation to the system accuracy is digital charts. These electronic charts are made by highly skilled cartographers. Surveys on which the

4 RayTech RNS - Getting StartedSystem integrationRaytech RNS V5.0 has been designed to work transparently with Raymarine SeaTalk data communications p

System overview and features 5System overview and featuresIntroductionThis chapter introduces RayTech RNS and covers the following:• What’s in the bo