Installing base cells and cell permits

When purchasing S-63 Encrypted Charts for the first time and as part of regular updates base cells and cell permits require installation before they can be used. The base cell files contain the cartographic data and the cell permits are used to authorize the use of the base cell files.

S-63 Encrypted ChartsBase cellsCell permitsTypically the base cell files and their related cell permits are updated twice a year.

Note

Base cell files and the cell permits file must be installed before any available cumulative update files.
It is recommended that base cell files, cumulative update files and the resulting installed chart files are all stored on separate memory cards, e.g.:
- Card 1 = Base cell files and the cell permits file.
- Card 2 = Cumulative update files and if applicable the cell permits file.
- Card 3 = Installed charts (location that base cell files, cell permits file and cumulative update files are installed).

Note

If you receive ‘SSE’ messages during the base cell installation, proceed with the cumulative update installation and this should resolve the errors. If errors persist after the cumulative update installation contact Raymarine product support for resolution..

Unzip the downloaded base cell file, using the ‘Extract all’ option of your PC’s zip file application.
This ensures that the base cell files are created within a folder named the same as the original zip file.
Copy the folder and all contents to the root directory of your memory card.
Copy the received cell permits file to the root directory of the same memory card.
Insert the memory card into your MFD’s card reader.
Open the Chart app’s Cartography selection tab: Chart app > Menu > Settings > Cartography.
Select Update S-63 charts.
Select the card reader that contains the base cell files and cell permits file.
The card will be scanned for valid files and permits, this process can take some time. Once complete a list of available chart cells is displayed.
Select Select all, or select individual cells.
Select Update selected charts to install all base cells.
Select the card reader slot where you want the files to be installed.
Important
The same ‘Installed charts’ card and memory card slot MUST be used to install and update base cell files and cumulative update files.
Wait for the installation to complete.
A progress bar is displayed as the base cells are installed.
Select OK on the successfully imported notification.

Note

The installation process will create and store chart data in 2 folders on your memory card: ‘senc’ and ‘seapilot’, Overwriting, deleting or altering these folders or data within them will render your charts inoperable.