[C320-list] Raymarine RL70CRC and C-Map NT+ Chip Failure

[Stan]

Hi Brian,

I had the same problem.  Jeff's solution solved it.  But you can go ahead
and use dongle in a sentence anyway.

Stan
"Our Little Amusement" #744


On 6/8/07, Jeffrey Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>
> Brian,
>
>   See if this helps?   You didn't say specifically what chart plotter you
> have.
>
> This is from the RayMarine Customer Support Q&A:
> ------------------------------------------------
>
> Question
>
> I am not able see any C-MAP NT+ chart detail on my Pathfinder series
> chartplotter display. The world map disappears at a certain level, and
> then
> all I am left with is a white screen with some cross-hatch lines, and the
> words NO CHART DATA. What is the problem?
>
> Answer
>        The Pathfinder series of chartplotters, chart/radar, and
> chart/sonar
> displays have a feature in them called PLOTTER MODE. Plotter Mode is a
> feature that allows you to zoom the chartplotter through it's full range
> of
> available chart scales, without having to have a map cartridge inserted.
> This is most frequently used on occasions where you might be in an area
> for
> which you do not have a map cartridge. Plotter Mode allows you to zoom in
> tight on your plotted waypoints and route line even though there is no map
> data available.
>
> Another possible use of Plotter Mode is for precision navigation drills
> such
> as anchoring, finding a precise dive spot/wreck, or performing search and
> rescue type maneuvers. With plotter mode enabled, most Pathfinder series
> chartplotters can zoom in to a range of 1/64 nautical mile. This gives you
> a
> very "magnified" view of a waypoint to allow you to precisely position
> your
> boat on or near it.
>
> For normal day-to-day navigation Plotter Mode should normally be turned
> off.
> this restricts the chartplotter to only those range scales that actually
> are
> present on the C-MAP NT+ electronic chart cartridge. In highly detailed
> areas you may be able to range into 1/32 or 1/64 NM range scale. In less
> detailed areas, the maximum zoom may be restricted to 3, 6, or 12 miles
> (such as in open-ocean areas.) If you find that the system is not allowing
> you a close enough view of your plotted track or waypoint, simply enabling
> Plotter Mode will allow you to zoom closer, however, the map detail will
> be
> switched off. This is to prevent a condition called OVERZOOM, where the
> map
> data is over magnified, and stretched to fit a scale it was not intended
> for. This condition could cause serious distortion and inaccuracy of the
> electronic chart, hence the reason the chart itself disappears when
> Plotter
> Mode is enabled, and an unsupported range is selected.
>
> Plotter Mode is enabled or disabled as follows:
>
>   1. Press the MENU key.
>   2. Select the CHART SETUP soft key.
>   3. Scroll down to PLOTTER MODE in the chart setup menu.
>   4. Select the OFF or ON soft key to enable or disable the setting.
>   5. Press the CLEAR key 3 times to exit the menu system, and return to
> normal operation.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Amirault Family
> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:08 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Raymarine RL70CRC and C-Map NT+ Chip Failure
>
> Greetings:
>
> Now that the list has overcome my incompetence regarding regarding gas
> stove
> usage, I am moving on to the next issue with learning the quirks of Bear's
> equipment. She came from Michigan with a chartplotter/radar complete with
> C-Map chips for her home area.  I removed these and installed a new C-Map
> NT+ chip for her new waters purchased from the local chandlery; although
> it
> required a special order. The GPS works and can find me on the plotter
> internal world map.
>
> Following the instructions (read repeatedly) I zoomed in on the map, which
> should cause the plotter to check for  pertinent chart data and if finding
> same, leave the world map. The plotter fails to do so, allowing me to only
> zoom in to 150 nm before the chart loses display.
>
> Can anyone suggest the thing I am not doing which is preventing the
> plotter
> from recognizing that there is a local chart chip in the plotter? Note
> that
> the chip design allows for only one orientation of the chip for insertion.
> Failing this I will start with the Raymarine help number and if no relief
> is
> found there continue on to C-Map.
>
> Brian Amirault
> Waltzing Bear, too
>
>
>
>
>
>


-- 
Stan
"Our Little Amusement"
C320  #744
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