Before purchasing and upgrading, be sure to review the RayTech RNS v6.1 requirements under the Specifications tab!!!

•  Seamless integration with Raymarine E-Series and G-Series displays using SeaTalk^hs and your PC's Ethernet port.
• 3D Chartplotting using Navionics Platinum and Platinum+ Multidimensional charts.
• Navionics Silver, Gold, Gold + and HotMaps Premium chart compatibility.
• Support for Navionics USB Multicard Reader for access to Navionics charts on CompactFlash.
• Ability to access Navionics charts from E-Series and G-Series displays using SeaTalk^hs networking.
• Transfer waypoints and routes to Raymarine E-Series and G-Series displays using SeaTalk^hs networking.
• AIS Target tracking through NMEA0183 or SeaTalk^hs
• Support for DSM400 HD Digital Sounder Module
• HD and Super HD Digital Radar Compatibility
• Record, pause and play-back HD Digital fishfinder display from your networked sounder module

Seamless integration with Raymarine E-Series and G-Series displays using SeaTalk^hs networking allows your PC full access to live radar, HD digital fishfinder, Navionics Platinum chart cartography and the full array of SeaTalk and NMEA instrumentation. Also compatible with connections to NMEA 0183, SeaTalk, and hsb2. . Optional hardware may be required. The RayTech RNS v6.1 (Full Version) Kit Includes:

• RayTech RNS v6.1 Software on CD-ROM
• Raytech RNS v6.1 Software License Key
• RayTech RNS v6.1 Handbook and Installation Guide
• Navionics Multicard Chart Reader
• Complete USA Raster Charts on DVD-ROM
• SoftChart Coastal Planning Charts on CD-ROM
• C-MAP NT+ Worldwide Planning Charts (Charts install automatically with RayTech RNS v6.1)

Before you can begin installing RayTech, you need to make sure that the PC you intend to use meets the minimum hardware requirements for running the software. While RayTech will run successfully on the minimum requirement, for best performance, the optimum requirements are recommended.

Please see FAQs for information on using RayTech 6.1 Software with Microsoft Windows Vista. Raytech v6.1 FAQs

Minimum System Requirements

• Pentium 4 processor (or equivalent)
• 512MB RAM.
• Windows 2000/XP.
• CD-ROM drive (if installing software from CD-ROM)
• Monitor - capable of displaying 1024 x 768 resolution, 16 bit color.

Optimum System Requirements

• Intel Core 2 Duo processor (or equivalent)
• 2GB RAM or higher.
• NVIDIA GeForce FX graphics card or greater
• Windows XP

IMPORTANT

In addition to the minimum/optimum requirements Raytech RNS 6.1 will also require 1 or more of the following, depending on how the PC is to be connected to your instruments/system (None of these are required for the use of RayTech Planner):

Serial port - for connecting to NMEA or SeaTalk.
Ethernet port - for connecting to an E-Series display using SeaTalkhs
PCMCIA port - for connecting to a Pathfinder hsb2 system using a PCMCIA to hsb2 adaptor.
USB2 port - for connecting to a Pathfinder system using a USB2/PCMCIA adaptor.
 

Recommended Adapters

Serial to USB Adapter

In the event you are interfacing to SeaTalk or NMEA 0183 equipment, and your PC or laptop is not already equipped with a serial port, we recommend the following adapter:

SeaLevel Systems USB to RS-232 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter, Model Number 2105

This adapter is generally not required when networking RayTech RNS 6.1 with E-Series or G-Series displays, as SeaTalk and NMEA data is carried over the SeaTalkhs network.
 

Microsoft Wndows Service Packs and Windows Update

Before installing any software product on your PC, it is a good idea to make sure your PC's operating system is up-to-date. For best system and application performance, Raymarine strongly recommends installing the latest Microsoft Windows Service Pack applicable to your operating system. Microsoft Windows Service Packs are available online at no-charge from Microsoft. Click here to be transported to the Microsoft Windows Service Packs page.

Additionally, it is recommended that you run the Microsoft Windows Update service before installing RayTech RNS 6.1. Windows Update is a free internet tool that provides up-to-the-minute updates for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, and PC hardware device drivers. The Windows Update tool may be launched at any time by opening the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser, and clicking on the "Tools" menu, then selecting "Windows Update." Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.

Video Driver Updates

RayTech RNS 6.1 is a graphics intensive application. For optimal performance, Raymarine recommends installing the latest video driver update for your PC's graphics hardware. For desktop systems, these updates are available from the graphics hardware manufacturer, or possibly through the Microsoft Windows Update service. Notebook PC users should obtain the latest video driver update from the PC manufacturer.