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- Page 1 ALPHA Touchscreen Performance Display OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS English (en-US) Date: 09-2023 Document number: 81415 (Rev 1) © 2023 Raymarine UK Limited...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......8 Overlay options ..............16 Safety warnings ................8 Activating screen lock .............17 Product warnings ...............8 Activating power-save mode ........17 Regulatory notices ..............8 Managing pages ...............17 TFT Displays ................8 Managing settings ............17 Open source license agreements .......8 Adjusting the display’s brightness ......17... - Page 6 Bar widget ................37 MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............ 52 Engine combo gauge .............37 Multifunction display (MFD) requirement ....53 Standard compass Alpha Series network operations (LightHouse™ ............38 4 MFD) ..................53 3D compass widget ............38 Alpha Series sidebar operations (LightHouse™ Wind performance gauge ..........39 4 MFD) ..................54...
- Page 7 ..........64 System data troubleshooting ........65 Miscellaneous troubleshooting ........65 Performing a factory reset ..........66 CHAPTER 10 TECHNICAL SUPPORT........67 Raymarine product support and servicing 10.1 .... 68 Diagnostic product information 10.2 ......... 69 Learning resources 10.3 ............69...
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Page 8: Chapter 1 Important Information
Disclaimer • To avoid potential loss, sun covers must be removed when Raymarine does not warrant that this product is error-free or that it is travelling at high speed, whether in water or when the compatible with products manufactured by any person or entity other than vessel is being towed. -
Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Document Information
CHAPTER 2: DOCUMENT INFORMATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 2.1 Applicable products — page 11 • 2.2 Multifunction display (MFD) requirement — page 11 • 2.3 Document conventions — page 11 • 2.4 Product documentation — page 12 • 2.5 Applicable software version — page 12 •... -
Page 11: Applicable Products
2.2 Multifunction display (MFD) requirement Examples: The Alpha Series performance display is not a standalone product. It MUST • In order to add a new data page, navigate to: [Data page view > Overlay be connected to a Raymarine® Axiom Series or Axiom 2 Series Multifunction menu >... -
Page 12: Product Documentation
2.5 Applicable software version Product software is updated regularly to add new features and improve existing functionality. This document has been updated to reflect products running Alpha software version 1.0. Check the website for the latest software and user manuals: •... -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Getting Started
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED CHAPTER CONTENTS • 3.1 Multifunction display (MFD) requirement — page 14 • 3.2 Powering on the unit — page 14 • 3.3 Language selection — page 14 • 3.4 Tutorial pages — page 15 • 3.5 Default data pages — page 15 •... -
Page 14: Multifunction Display (Mfd) Requirement
3.1 Multifunction display (MFD) requirement 3.2 Powering on the unit The Alpha Series performance display is not a standalone product. It MUST Once the power cable has been connected and adequate power is being be connected to a Raymarine® Axiom Series or Axiom 2 Series Multifunction supplied, the performance display will power on. -
Page 15: Tutorial
3.4 Tutorial pages 3.5 Default data pages If your performance display is being powered for the first time, or, if a factory The default data pages created on your performance display will reflect reset has just occurred, a series of tutorial pages will appear: the boating activity type which has been selected on your connected multifunction display / chartplotter. -
Page 16: Basic Controls
Note: Swipe down (open overlay) Swipe up / tap off / automatic time-out (dismiss overlay) Default data pages can be further edited or removed to suit your preference. For more information, refer to the following sections: • p.22 — Deleting pages •... -
Page 17: Activating Screen Lock
Managing pages 6. [Auto brightness] The performance display’s data pages can be managed by using the [Pages] [Color mode (Day)] option, which can be found under: [Data page view > Overlay menu > Pages] 8. [Color mode (Night)] or by using a pinching-in gesture on the touchscreen when viewing a data page. -
Page 18: Changing Color Modes
The software running on the product can be updated. (Day)] setting or a display screen with a higher level of brightness. • Raymarine® periodically releases software updates to improve product performance and add new features. • The software on many products can be updated using a connected and Note: compatible multifunction display (MFD) / chartplotter. - Page 19 • If in doubt as to the correct procedure for updating your product software, refer to your dealer or Raymarine® technical support. Caution: Installing software updates • The software update process is carried out at your own risk.
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Page 20: Chapter 4 Page Management And Creation
CHAPTER 4: PAGE MANAGEMENT AND CREATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 4.1 Page management overview — page 21 • 4.2 Page options — page 22 • 4.3 Page creation — page 23... -
Page 21: Page Management Overview
4.1 Page management overview Reordering data pages You can use the [Pages] screen to change the order in which your data The [Pages] screen provides a horizontally-scrollable live view of the currently pages appear. configured data pages. Data pages can be added, reordered, duplicated, deleted, selected and Note: configured to auto-select via the [Pages] screen. -
Page 22: Page Options
4.2 Page options Deleting pages You can also delete unwanted data pages using the [Delete] option. When viewing the [Pages] screen, you can tap and hold on a data page to To [Delete] a data page: display additional [Page options]. 1. -
Page 23: Page Creation
4.3 Page creation Once selected, a blue circle indicator will appear to the left of your chosen condition, and a label will be shown at the bottom of your data page on the [Pages] screen. When viewing the [Pages] screen, you can select the [+ Add page] button located at the top right corner of your screen to display additional page creation options. - Page 24 • [Engines] — A range of selectable preset data pages which are populated with engine related widgets. In order to add a new data page: 1. Navigate to: [Data page view > Overlay menu > Pages > + Add page]. 2.
- Page 25 CHAPTER 5: PAGE PRESETS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 5.1 Page presets overview — page 26 • 5.2 Blank page preset — page 26 • 5.3 Template page presets — page 27 • 5.4 Sailing page presets — page 28 • 5.5 Navigation page presets — page 29 •...
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Page 26: Page Presets Overview
5.1 Page presets overview 5.2 Blank page preset The following section will provide a summary for each of the page preset The [Blank page] preset is not populated with any widgets and can be fully options that are available, the typical use cases for each preset and the customized to suit your preference. -
Page 27: Template
5.3 Template page presets The [Template] page presets are populated with template cells which you can populate with data widgets. This enables you to quickly create a customized data page without having to manually resize and align each of your widgets. The following [Template] preset pages are available: [Vertical and tri-split]. -
Page 28: Sailing
5.4 Sailing page presets 3. [Heading plus data] — Includes 3 sailing orientated widgets and an enlarged [Heading] digits widget. The [Sailing] page presets are populated with widgets that combine to 4. [Sailing navigation] — Includes 9 sailing orientated widgets and a centred provide assistance when sailing. -
Page 29: Navigation
5.5 Navigation page presets 5.6 Fishing page presets The [Navigation] page presets are populated with widgets that combine to The [Fishing] page presets are populated with widgets that combine to provide assistance when navigating your boat. provide assistance when fishing. The following [Navigation] preset pages are available: Note: In order for the [Fishing] page preset option to appear, your boat activity... -
Page 30: Engine
5.7 Engine page presets The [Engine] page presets are populated with widgets that combine to provide information related to your vessel’s engine status. The following [Engine] preset pages are available: [Single engine] — Includes 6 engine orientated widgets and a center enlarged [Engine combo gauge] widget. -
Page 31: Chapter 6 Widget Creation And Customization
CHAPTER 6: WIDGET CREATION AND CUSTOMIZATION CHAPTER CONTENTS • 6.1 Adding widgets — page 32 • 6.2 Widget customization — page 32 • 6.3 Widget types overview — page 33 • 6.4 Data item and widget overview — page 41 •... -
Page 32: Adding Widgets
6.1 Adding widgets • Or, browse the [Select data category] menu and select a category to view the full range of related data items that are available. Depending on the space available, you may be able to add one or more –... -
Page 33: Widget Types Overview
6.3 Widget types overview The following section will outline which types of widgets are available on your performance display: p.34 — Digital data widgets p.35 — Gauge widgets p.36 — Graph widgets p.36 — Level widgets p.37 — Bar widget p.37 —... -
Page 34: Digital Data Widgets
Digital data widgets • [Show background] — toggles the selected widget’s background either [On] (to display a shaded background) or [Off] (to display no shaded The [Digits] widget option provides a clear, and easy to understand numerical background). view of the data item that you have selected, which can be further customized to suit your preference. -
Page 35: Gauge Widgets
Gauge widgets The [Gauge] widget options provide a selection of graphical 90° (left / right), 180° (up / down / left / right), 270° and 360° data item indicator views, which can be further moved and resized to suit your preference. Example: Gauge widgets 1 [270°... -
Page 36: Graph Widgets
Graph widgets • [Text title] — opens a menu with widget title size options, which can be used to change the selected widget’s title size between: [Large], [Medium] The [Graph (horizontal)] and [Graph (vertical)] widget options provide two and [Small]. graphical views which automatically update to show the changing values and trends over time for the widget that you have selected. -
Page 37: Bar Widget
• [Delete] — deletes the selected widget. • [Show background] — toggles the selected widget’s background either [On] (to display a shaded background) or [Off] (to display no shaded background). Note: For more information on how to edit your widgets, refer to the following Note: section: p.32 —... -
Page 38: Standard Compass
Engine combo gauge widget options AWD indicator — Apparent Wind Direction. You can tap-hold a widget and select [...] to display additional widget options 2. TWD indicator — True Wind Direction. which are specific to the selected widget type. 3. COG indicator — Course Over Ground. The following widget options are available: 4. -
Page 39: Wind Performance Gauge
Wind performance gauge The [Wind performance gauge] widget shows both measured and target wind angles, with a central wind speed value. Note: Target wind angles shown on the [Wind performance gauge] widget are taken from your multifunction display’s [Sail performance] setting. The [Sail performance] setting can be configured from the [Boat details] menu: [Homescreen >... -
Page 40: Sailpoint
• [Show background] — toggles the selected widget’s background either [On] (to display a shaded background) or [Off] (to display no shaded background). • [Wind] — changes the selected widget’s view between [Apparent Wind] and [True Wind]. Note: For more information on how to edit your widgets, refer to the following section: p.32 —... -
Page 41: Data Item And Widget Overview
• [Edit data] — replaces the selected widget with another chosen from the [Select data category] sub-menus. The new widget will adopt the same position and dimensions as the previous widget. • [Delete] — deletes the selected widget. Note: For more information on how to edit your widgets, refer to the following section: p.32 —... -
Page 42: Battery Data
Battery data Data items Widget types available The [Battery] data category includes items related to your battery status. [Pitch] • [Digits] The number of batteries that are detected by your performance display is • [180° gauge (left / right)] determined by the number of batteries specified under your multifunction •... -
Page 43: Engine Data
> Boat details > Num of engines]. For more information on how to configure Data items Widget types available your multifunction display / chartplotter’s [Boat details] settings menu, refer • [Log] [Digits] to the LightHouse™ 4 Advanced Operation Instructions (81406). •... -
Page 44: Environment Data
Data items Widget types available Data items Widget types available [Tilt position] • [Digits] [Drift] • [Digits] • [Level] • [180° gauge (up / down / left / right)] • [Engine trip] [Digits] • [270° gauge] • [Engine hours] • [Level] •... -
Page 45: Gps Data
Data items Widget types available Data items Widget types available • [Digits] • [Digits] • [Fuel level (%)] [SOG (Speed Over Ground)] • [90° gauge (left / right)] • [180° gauge (up / down / left / • [Fuel level (vol)] right)] •... -
Page 46: Heading Data
Data items Widget types available Data items Widget types available [RPM] • [Digits] [Load] • [Digits] • [90° gauge (left / right)] • [180° gauge (up / down / left / right)] • [180° gauge (up / down / left / right)] •... -
Page 47: Inside Environment Data
Inside environment data Data items Widget types available In order for inside environment data to be displayed on your performance [VMG to waypoint] • [Digits] display, a compatible sensor must be connected to your multifunction display • [270° gauge] / chartplotter network. •... -
Page 48: Pilot Data
Note: Data items Widget types available (1) This data item is only available when the boating activity is set to • [Digits] [SOG (Speed Over Ground)] [Sailing] during your connected multifunction display / chartplotter’s initial • [180° gauge (up / down / left / startup wizard. -
Page 49: Time Data
Note: Note: (1) This data item is only available when the boating activity is set to (1) This data item is only available when the boating activity is set to [Sailing] during your connected multifunction display / chartplotter’s initial [Sailing] during your connected multifunction display / chartplotter’s initial startup wizard. -
Page 50: Wind Data
Data items Widget types available Data items Widget types available • [Digits] • [Digits] • [Black water (%)] • [AWA (Apparent Wind Angle)] • [90° gauge (left / right)] • [360° gauge] • [Black water (vol)] • [TWD (True Wind Direction)] •... -
Page 51: Widget Functions
6.5 Widget functions • [Down 1m] — decreases the time remaining on the race timer by one minute. This function is available once [Start] has been selected. In addition to the customizable widget options available, the following data • [Stop & reset] — stops and resets the race timer. Once stopped, a beep will items and corresponding widgets listed below can be tapped to display sound. -
Page 52: Chapter 7 Operation Via Raymarine® Multifunction Display
CHAPTER 7: OPERATION VIA RAYMARINE® MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY CHAPTER CONTENTS • 7.1 Multifunction display (MFD) requirement — page 53 • 7.2 Alpha Series network operations (LightHouse™ 4 MFD) — page 53 • 7.3 Alpha Series sidebar operations (LightHouse™ 4 MFD) — page 54... -
Page 53: Multifunction Display (Mfd) Requirement
7.2 Alpha Series network operations (LightHouse™ 4 MFD) The Alpha Series performance display is not a standalone product. It MUST be connected to a Raymarine® Axiom Series or Axiom 2 Series Multifunction Some functions can be invoked remotely when using a Raymarine®... -
Page 54: Alpha Series Sidebar Operations (Lighthouse™ 4 Mfd)
(LightHouse™ 4 MFD) operated by selecting the [Display] option and choosing a different display from the list shown. Each Alpha Series display is sorted according to the Some Alpha display functions can be invoked remotely when using a display group that it has been assigned to. -
Page 55: Chapter 8 Settings
CHAPTER 8: SETTINGS CHAPTER CONTENTS • 8.1 Settings overview — page 56 • 8.2 Auto-lock settings — page 56 • 8.3 Daytime color settings — page 56 • 8.4 Display group settings — page 56 • 8.5 Display orientation settings — page 57 •... -
Page 56: Settings Overview
8.2 Auto-lock settings The settings listed below can be synchronized between a Alpha Series performance display and each of the following compatible devices: You can configure your performance display to activate [Screen lock]... -
Page 57: Assigning A Display Group And Synchronizing Settings
Assigning a display group and synchronizing settings 6. Once your devices have finished synchronizing, a [Group (setting name) enabled] pop-up will appear at the top of your screen. By default your performance display is not assigned to a display group. After the synchronization process has complete, adjustments to your [Brightness], [Screen lock] and / or [Power-save mode] settings will be applied Note:... -
Page 58: Standby Image Settings
Refer to the following table for a full list of screen resolutions: Display variant Screen resolution / DPI Alpha 7 performance display • Screen resolution: 1024 (H) x 600 (V) • DPI : 170 Alpha 9 performance display • Screen resolution: 1280 (H) x 720 (V) •... -
Page 59: Removing And Deleting A Standby Image
4. Select the image that you want to assign as your standby image. The following alarms can be toggled either on or off for the performance display: 5. Select the [Done] button, which is located at the top right corner of your screen. -
Page 60: Acknowledging Alarms
• [Boat speed low] [Temperature] • [Water temperature high] If you are experiencing problems with the Alpha Series performance display which cannot be resolved using the troubleshooting advice provided, you • [Water temperature low] may need to perform a [Factory reset]. -
Page 61: About This Device
8.9 About this device System Installation / Configuration: Item Description If you are experiencing issues with your device, the following product [Devices attached] Provides the product ID and serial information may help to diagnose your problem. number(s) of other device(s) that are currently connected to the product. -
Page 62: Units Of Measurement Settings
Available languages Greek (el-GR) Hebrew (he-IL) Hungarian (he-IL) Icelandic (is-IS) Indonesian (Bahasa) (id-ID) Italian (it-IT) Japanese (ja-JP) Korean (ko-KR) Latvian (lv-LV) Lithuanian (lt-LT) Malay (ms-MY ZSM) Norwegian (nb-NO) Polish (pl-PL) Portuguese (Brazilian) (pt-BR) Russian (ru-RU) Slovenian (sl-SL) Spanish (es-ES) Swedish (sv-SE) Thai (th-TH) Turkish (tr-TR) Vietnamese (vi-VN) -
Page 63: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
CHAPTER 9: TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER CONTENTS • 9.1 Troubleshooting — page 64 • 9.2 Power up troubleshooting — page 64 • 9.3 System data troubleshooting — page 65 • 9.4 Miscellaneous troubleshooting — page 65 • 9.5 Performing a factory reset — page 66 Troubleshooting... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
Refer to the Alpha Series and operation of your product. Performance Display Installation Instructions Before packing and shipping, all Raymarine® products are subjected to (87457) for information on the appropriate comprehensive testing and quality assurance programs. If you do experience... -
Page 65: System Data Troubleshooting
In the unlikely event that the product’s software and installing the latest software from the corruption. has become corrupted, try downloading Raymarine® website. Refer to your multifunction and installing the latest software from the display / chartplotter’s operation instructions Raymarine® website. Refer to your multifunction for details on updating software for connected display / chartplotter’s operation instructions... -
Page 66: Performing A Factory Reset
2. Check the data source for correct operation. 9.5 Performing a factory reset If you are experiencing problems with the Alpha Series performance display which cannot be resolved using the troubleshooting advice provided, you may need to perform a [Factory reset]. -
Page 67: Chapter 10 Technical Support
CHAPTER 10: TECHNICAL SUPPORT CHAPTER CONTENTS • 10.1 Raymarine product support and servicing — page 68 • 10.2 Diagnostic product information — page 69 • 10.3 Learning resources — page 69 Technical support... -
Page 68: Raymarine Product Support And Servicing
Italy (Raymarine subsidiary): Raymarine offers dedicated service departments for warranty, service, and repairs. • E-Mail: support.it@raymarine.com Don’t forget to visit the Raymarine website to register your product • Tel: +39 02 9945 1001 for extended warranty benefits: https://www.raymarine.com/en- Spain (Authorized Raymarine distributor): us/support/product-registration •... -
Page 69: Diagnostic Product Information
Raymarine regularly runs a range of in-depth training courses to help you • Tel: +45 437 164 64 make the most of your products. Visit the Training section of the Raymarine website for more information: Russia (Authorized Raymarine distributor): •... -
Page 71: Appendix A Sailing Glossary
Distance remaining to the closest point along the into consideration. race start line. RSW (Raymarine The Raymarine Smart Wind transducer series. The Downwind Moving in the direction that the wind is blowing.. Smart Wind) RSW series of transducers include a built-in attitude... - Page 72 Term Meaning Time To Burn (TTB) The time remaining during race start countdown before the boat needs to start moving towards the start line at full speed. Time to Tack Time to tack is the duration left until you need to tack.
- Page 75 Index Getting started Basic controls ..................16 Color modes ..................18 Alarms Display brightness ................17 Acknowledgement................60 Language selection .................14, 61 Applicable products ..................11 Overlay options..................16 Auto-selecting pages ................22 Power-save mode................. 17 Powering on the unit................14 Screen lock ................... 17 Tutorial pages ..................15 Basic controls ...................16 Glossary...
- Page 76 Page creation.................23–24 Auto-lock....................56 Page presets Daytime color..................56 Blank page ................24, 26 Device information................61 Engine ..................30 Display group.................56–57 Engines..................24 Brightness ..................56 Fishing ..................24 Power-save mode ................56 Navigation ................24, 29 Screen lock ..................56 Overview ..................
- Page 77 Widget creation ................... 32 Wind..................... 40 Battery data..................42 Boat data..................42 Depth data ..................42 Distance data ................... 42 Engine data ................37, 43 Environment data ................44 Fuel data ..................44 Generator data ................. 45 GPS data ..................45 Heading data................
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