Chapter 8: Installation 8-31
Integrated System
Checks
8.9 Integrated System Checks
Chart Display - RL70 PLUS, RL70RC PLUS, RC520 PLUS
Whenyou have connectedyour display unit to therequiredequipmentensure
thatpositiondata is availableat the display via NMEA or SeaTalk.
To confirm your chartplotter is operating correctly, performthe following
checks:
1. Without a chart cardinstalled,select the Chart display mode and selecta
suitable range scale. Verify that the world map is visible.
Use the trackpadto check cursor movement and normal scrolling action.
2. To ensure that the displayis respondingto positiondata:
PressFIND SHIP, checkthecursorisfixedonthevesselsymbolwhichiscor-
rectlypositionedat the centerof the chart display.
3. Inserta chart cartridge for the area of your vessel.
Use the RANGE key to zoom-in to check that the chart datais being dis-
played.
Received Data
If either SeaTalk or NMEA In is connected, verifythat the expected data is
displayed.
1. Press DISPLAY and select the NAV DATA WINDOW ON.
Check that the expected data is displayed.
2. Ifheadingdataisconnected,selectChart mode and checkitisdisplayedin
theheadingdatabox,or selectRadarmodeandcheckheadingisdisplayed
in the Status Bar.
Transmitted Data
If SeaTalk or NMEA Out is being transmitted to other equipment, check that
thedata is being received correctly.
An NMEA Out connector is used to transmit navigation data. The NMEA
Outputcableshouldbeconnectedtotheupper,leftconnectorontherearofthe
displayunit.
Note: The NMEA Output cable has a ferrite clamp attached to ensure EMC
conformance.
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