S-63 Encrypted Charts installation process

Unlike electronic cartography from other vendors, S-63 Encrypted Charts require you to complete an installation procedure.

S-63 Encrypted ChartsInstallation process

Note

The recommended installation process requires up to 3 memory cards, and your MFD requires more than one available card reader slot. For MFDs that have only one internal card reader slot, an external card reader such as the RCR-SDUSB or RCR-2 is required.

  1. MFD hardware activation. Refer to: Obtaining an S-63 MFD activation file

  2. Copy user permit(s) file from MFD. Refer to: Copying user permit file(s) to memory card

  3. Purchase and download charts (requires user permit file). Refer to: Purchasing S-63 Encrypted Charts

  4. Install base cell files and cell permits file. Refer to: Installing base cells and cell permits

  5. Install Cumulative update files and if received, new cell permits file. Refer to: Installing cumulative updates

Important

  • The memory card that the charts are installed on must be present in the MFD’s card reader for the installed charts to be used.

  • After installation, it is recommended that the memory cards containing the base cells and cumulative updates are kept onboard your vessel so that if the need arises they can be reinstalled easily.