Raymarine RayTech™ Navigation Software
For Your Trip Planning and Navigation Needs
Raymarine Legacy Product
Voyage Planner is now retired and the following information is for reference purposes only.
RayTech™ Features
Raymarine's PC navigation solution for Windows XP and Windows 7 operating systems only (Apple OSx, Windows Vista and Windows 8 are unsupported). Raymarine RayTech™ RNS v6.2 provides a comprehensive set of navigation tools including multi-format electronic charting, SeaTalkHS electronics integration, worldwide tides and currents, and more.
Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software (Full and Upgrade Versions)
Features
- Take your PC onboard and access radar, digital sonar, charts and navigation data instantly with compatible Raymarine multifunctional displays
- Support for vector, raster, 3D bathymetric and aerial photo cartography
- Compatible with all Navionics® format charts on compact flash (except Navionics Classic)
- Compatible with Maptech® BSB v2.0-v4.0 Raster Charts, Softchart Raster Charts, NDI Raster Charts and NOAA Raster Navigation charts (RNC)
- Plan waypoints and routes, then transfer them between your PC, Raymarine multifunction displays
- SeaTalkHS networking through your PC's ethernet port
- Built-in worldwide tides and currents database
- Raymarine analogue and HD Digital radar support
- Raymarine HD Digital Sounder Module support
- AIS target tracking
Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software (Planner Version)
Limited version of Raymarine RayTechRNS 6.2 software designed for planning and transferring waypoints and routes, between your PC and Raymarine chartplotters and multifunction displays.
About Raymarine RayTech™ Planner
- PC navigation software for the "at home" navigator
- Create and plan routes with a simple point and click interface
- Features built-in planning charts for the entire world
- Compatible with a wide range of chart formats including, Navionics Gold, Platinum, and raster charts
- Based on the powerful Raymarine RayTech RNS v6.2 navigation software suite
Transfer Routes and Waypoints to your Raymarine Multifunction Displays
Get the most out of Raymarine RayTech Planner by transferring waypoints and routes between your PC and a Raymarine chartplotter or multifunction display.
- Raymarine RayTech Planner also supports importing and exporting waypoints/routes in the spreadsheet friendly .csv format
Please note, RayTech (all versions) only supports Navionics Compact Flash cards when connected via a compatible MFD or Navionics card reader. mSD and SD Chart cards are not supported and Voyage planner should be used for these types of cards.
Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software v6.2
(Full Version)
| FULL VERSION SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Product Number | Raymarine RayTech™ RNS v6.2 (Full Version) - E112111 |
| Multifunction Display Compatibility | Seamless integration with Raymarine E Series and Raymarine G Series displays using SeaTalkHS and your PC's Ethernet port Transfer waypoints and routes to Raymarine E Series and Raymarine G Series displays using SeaTalkHS networking |
| Chartplotting | 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 |
| AIS Compatibility | Raymarine AIS Target tracking through NMEA0183 or SeaTalkHS |
| DSM/Fishfinder Compatibility | Support for Raymarine DSM400 HD Digital Sounder Module Record, pause and play-back Raymarine HD Digital fishfinder display from your networked sounder module |
| Radar Compatibility | Raymarine HD and Super HD Digital Radar Compatibility |
| Raymarine RayTech RNS v6.2 (Full Version) Kit | Raymarine RayTech RNS v6.2 Software on CD-ROM Raymarine Raytech RNS v6.2 Software License Key Raymarine RayTech RNS v6.2 Handbook and Installation Guide Navionics Multicard Chart Reader Complete USA Raster Charts on DVD-ROM SoftChart Coastal Planning Charts on CD-ROM |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows XP/ Windows 7 Pentium 4 processor (or equivalent) 1GB RAM Monitor - capable of displaying 1024 x 768 resolution, 16 bit colour Read more about Raymarine RayTech RNS v6.2 System Requirements |
Raymarine RayTech™ RNS Navigation Software v6.2 System Requirements
Before you can begin installing Raymarine RayTech™ Navigation Software, you need to make sure that the PC you intend to use meets the minimum hardware requirements for running the software. While Raymarine RayTech Navigation Software will run successfully on the minimum requirement, for best performance, the optimum requirements are recommended.
Minimum System Requirements
- Windows XP/ Windows 7
- Pentium 4 processor (or equivalent)
- 1GB RAM
- Monitor - capable of displaying 1024 x 768 resolution, 16 bit colour
Optimum System Requirements
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (or equivalent)
- 2GB RAM or higher
- NVIDIA GeForce FX graphics card or greater
IMPORTANT
In addition to the minimum/optimum requirements, Raymarine Raytech RNS v6.2 will also require one 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 Raymarine RayTech Planner):
- Serial port - for connecting to NMEA or SeaTalk
- Ethernet port - for connecting to a Raymarine E Series display using SeaTalkHS
- Connectivity to a Raymarine E Series Wide display is not supported by Raymarine RayTech RNSv6.2
This adapter is generally not required when networking Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2 with Raymarine E Series Classic, Raymarine C Series Wide or Raymarine G Series displays, as SeaTalk and NMEA data is carried over the SeaTalkHS network.
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 Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2 with Raymarine E Series or Raymarine 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. Microsoft Windows Service Packs
Additionally, it is recommended that you run the Microsoft Windows Update service before installing Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2. 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
Raymarine RayTech RNS 6.2 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.