Raymarine hsb2 PLUS - Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations; 6.1 Introduction; Measuring distances and bearings on the chart, using the VRM;EBL key; Setting alarms and timers

Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations 6-1
Introduction
Chapter 6: Further Chart Operations
6.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to use the additional functions that are provided
with the L755RC Plus, L760RC Plus, and L1250RC Plus Combined
Fishfinder/Chartplotter Displays. Chart functions are also available on L1250
Plus and L760 Plus fishfinder-only units, when connected to an
hsb
2
Plus
Series device with chartplotter functionality (see Section 2.7, Integrated
Systems).
This chapter 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
• Radar Overlay
• 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 SeaTalk,
hsb
2
, 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
Section 6.3 ).
Table 6-1: Function of External Data
Data Example source Integrated functions available
Heading
COG
Compass
*
GPS
- North Up or Course Up heading modes
- MOB (if speed data also available)
Radar data Radar system (via
hsb
2
- Radar data, either full-screen or in a half-screen window
Position GPS system - Waypoints
- Position, COG, SOG and time data in Data Box and Nav
Window
- MOB
- Data Log
Other data Transducers - Data Box and Nav Window data displays, including speed,
depth, wind, temperature