Simrad

CP40/42/50 MKII
DGPS Chartplotter
183.0200.202 English

01154.05

Note!
Insert or remove C-MAP cartridges ONLY through CHART menu or when unit is off.
All electronic navigation equipment is subject to external factors beyond the control of the
manufacturer. Therefore such equipment must be regarded as an aid to navigation. The
prudent navigator will, for that reason, never rely on a single source for position fixing and
navigation.
MOB ‘MAN OVERBOARD’ function
MOB In case someone falls overboard, press the [MOB] key and hold
for two seconds (or activate an external MOB switch), and the system
will provide all relevant data for an efficient rescue operation.

Press [CLR] to confirm and reset the alarm.

Screen layout default after activating

Display 1 MOB.
Display 3
Display 2

Display 1: The MOB display will provide the position where the man
fell overboard, together with present course (C), bearing (B), and
distance (DIST) to the MOB position.
Elapsed time - first in seconds and then in minutes. If “*” is shown
instead of number of minutes, means that the elapsed time has
exceeded 9999 minutes.

Display 2: The position display will provide date, time and present
position.

Display 3: The CHART display will provide a graphical impression of

a man floating in the water at the MOB position together with a course
line to follow to return to the incident.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

4,2 Press [4], and [2], to turn the MOB function off

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,6 Press [2], and [6], to re-call the last MOB position
CP40/42/50 MKII DGPS Chartplotter Table of contents

1. Introduction and system 4. Position menus

familiarization 4.1 Position display, 35
1.1 Introduction and system 4.2 Set & drift, 39
familiarization, 5 4.3 Speed diagram, 40
1.2 Safety summary, 6 4.4 Dual speed display, 41
4.5 Wind display, 42
4.6 MOB position, 44
2. Fundamentals & initial start-up 4.7 Satellite status, 45
2.1 Fundamentals of the PAGE and 4.8 DGPS setup, 47
WINdow system, 7 4.9 DSC alarm, 49
2.2 Key functions, 10
2.3 Menu bar, 12
2.4 Menu layout, 13 5. Waypoint / route menus
2.5 Choice of symbols, 14 5.1 WP list, 51
2.6 Naming of routes, points, etc., 14 5.1.1 Delete waypoint via menu, 52
2.7 Initial start-up, 15 5.2 Routes stored in the memory, 52
2.8 Turn power off, 16 5.2.1 Delete route via menu, 54
5.3 Route calculation, 55
5.4 Lines stored in the memory, 56
3. Chart menus and 5.4.1 Delete lines via menu, 57
INFO windows 5.5 Start / stop track, 58
3.1 Chart menu, 17 5.6 Tracks stored in the memory, 59
3.1.1 Charts, 17 5.6.1 Delete tracks via menu, 60
3.2 C-MAP cartridges, 20 5.7 Targets stored in the memory, 60
3.3 INFO windows, 22 5.7.1 Delete target via menu, 61
3.3.1 Cursor inactive, 22 5.8 Data transfer via DataCard
3.3.2 Cursor not placed on object or disc, 62
or user data, 23
3.3.3 Cursor placed on waypoint, 24
3.3.4 Cursor placed on route leg 6. Navigation menus
or line leg, 25 6.1 NAV menu (NAV inactive), 65
3.3.5 Cursor placed on routepoint 6.1.1 - Navigation display, 65
or linepoint, 26 6.2 NAV menu – (NAV active), 67
3.3.6 Cursor placed on trackpoint, 27 6.2.1 - Navigation display, 68
3.3.7 Cursor placed on target, 28 6.2.2 - Navigation setup, 69
3.3.8 GOTO function, 29 6.2.3 – Turn NAV off, 69
3.3.9 PLOT function, 30 6.2.4 – ETA & AVN, 69
3.4 Chart setup, 32 6.2.5 – Set & drift trim display, 71
6.2.6 – Waypoint advance, 71
6.3 Anchor guard, 72
6.4 MOB navigation, 73
6.5 Navigation examples, 73
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6.5.1 Chart/cursor navigation, 74 Appendix A

6.5.2 Waypoint navigation, 75 Glossary of terms, 111
6.5.3 Route navigation, 76
6.5.4 Track navigation, 78
Appendix B
List of datums, 115
7. ECHO and SPECIAL menus
7. Echo menu, 81
7.1 Depth & temperature diagram, 81 Appendix C
7.2 Special menu, 83 C-MAP attributes, 117
7.2.1 Speed alarm, units & language, 83
7.2.2 Interface setup, NMEA, 85
7.2.3 Interface setup, alarm/log, 89 Index, 123
7.2.4 Decca lanes, 90
7.2.5 Loran C, 91 CE Declaration, 127
7.2.6 Display color, 92
7.2.7 Factory settings, 93 International warranty, 129

List of Simrad distributors

8. Installation and service
8.1 Installation of CP40, 95
8.2 Installation of CP50, 97
8.3 Place of installation of
display unit, 99
8.4 Installation of DS40/50, 99
8.4.1 Operation of DS40/50, 100
8.5 Installation of antenna, 101
8.6 Electrical connections, 102
8.6.1 Power supply connections, 103
8.6.2 Fuse, 103
8.6.3 NMEA0183 interface conn., 103
8.7 Optional connections, 104
8.8 Preventive maintenance, 105
8.9 Repair and service, 106
8.10 Troubleshooting, 107
8.11 Specifications, 108
CP40/42/50 MKII Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1

1.1 Introduction and system familiarization

Congratulations on your purchase of SIMRAD CP40/42/50 MKII DGPS
Chartplotter - a combination of the latest GPS receiver technology and
built-in differential receiver for accurate positioning and prepared for
SDGPS, plus: detailed cartography; all in a unique slim-line design with a
10” TFT (CP40), a 10” ATFT (CP42), or 14” TFT (CP50) large LCD
display in color.

The CP40/42/50 MKII chart system includes a built-in world chart for
rough planning and overview. The choice of chart system best suitable for
the CP40/42/50 MKII was carefully singled out to be the C-MAP NT
mini cards. The optional C-MAP charts are available world-wide at your
local Simrad dealer.

The Global Positioning System is at this time and age the most common
system used for navigation and positioning all over the world. Not only for
maritime use, but also for land-based applications and aviation.
The satellite-based system has been developed and is operated by the US
Department of Defense in order to provide an accurate and reliable
service, which include a 24-hour global coverage.
The GPS system consists of approx. 24 satellites which orbit around the
Earth at an altitude of approx. 20,200 km. The satellites transmit perfectly
synchronized data. However, depending on the position, the signals will
reach the receiver at a slightly different time. By adding the measured time
difference to the known position of the satellites it is possible to calculate
the ship’s position to within a few meters.

DS40/42/50 Dual Station for the CP40/42/50 is available in 10” black &
white or TFT/ATFT color, or in 14” in TFT color.

How to use this manual? The manual is written for the products:
CP40, CP42 and CP50, which all share the same type of software.
From hereon, these models are referred to as: CPXX.
It is a good idea if you make yourself familiar with the key functions,
menu structure and rotation of pages (screens) described in chapter 2
before you start out, and then proceed with section 2.7 Initial start-up.
For quick location of a certain term, please check the ”Glossary of terms”
and the ”Index” at the back of the manual.

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How to interpret special marked key symbols, etc. in the manual:

+/- Either the + (plus) or – (minus) key may be applied.

0-9 Alpha-numeric keys for insertion of figures.

A-Z Alpha-numeric keys for insertion of letters.

) Emphasizes important points.

1,3 Indicates that you should press the keys [1] and [3] to obtain what is
written in italic next to the keys.

1.2 Safety summary

Precaution The operating unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight, as
“boiling” the display may cause too high temperatures internally and
subsequently damage parts of the unit beyond repair.

Quality service personnel The CPXX is sealed and does not contain any
user serviceable parts. Opening of the unit will void its warranty. Touching
electrical parts inside may cause bodily harm or death. If the unit is not
working properly, please check section 8.10 Troubleshooting. If your CPXX
requires servicing or repair, call your authorized SIMRAD dealer.

Power source, fuse and power cable Check that the DC power supplied to
the unit is within the range of 10 to 32 volts. Note that the appropriate fuse
must be employed (see the fuse rating in section 8.11 Specifications. Ensure
that the power cord is firmly attached.

Grounding To reduce electrical interference and risk of electrical shock,

properly ground the unit to the ship’s ground using the ground screw on the
back of the unit. Good grounding should also be exercised for connected
equipment.

Default settings All user implemented data in the CPXX can be erased by
making a reset of the unit and thus return to factory default settings.

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2.1 Fundamentals of the PAGE and WINdow system

The CPXX DGPS Chartplotter has a multi-function screen data
presentation system. You can choose to have a full screen, or a screen
divided into e.g. a chart display and two data/chart displays, etc.
The display which is currently activated is indicated by a highlighted
frame around the active window. There are five screen combinations to
choose from:

1 2
WINdow 0 5 6
4 3
1. Full (1/1) screen. 2. Four ¼ displays. 3. Two ½ displays.

1 2
6 5
4 3
4. & 5. Combination displays of one ½ and two ¼ displays shown
together in the same screen.
) Not all displays are available in WINdows 5 and 6.
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As many as 4 screen combinations or full

screens can be saved in 4 pages (layers).

Press the [PAGE] key to toggle between the 4

pages, or hold the [PAGE] key depressed for
two seconds to start a rotation of the 4 pages.
Press [PAGE] again to return to manual
operation.

To mix and match the various chart and data displays you wish to have
in the PAGE and WINdows presentation, you will first need to know
what is pre-set from the factory:

PAGE Scroll through the four pre-set pages to see if you wish to exchange
any of the displays with a different one.

Example of how to edit a pre-set page:

window We pretend that in this page, window 2 contains the

window 2 navigation display (highway), window 3 a chart
5 display in a large scale for overview, and window 5
window a chart display in a smaller scale to enlarge a
3 certain area.
You now wish to insert the Position display in window 3 instead of the
chart display. This is the procedure:

WIN Press the [WIN] key until the frame around window 3 is highlighted

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,1 then call up the POS menu and select “Position”
- you will now have the Position display in window 3 instead of the
chart display.

Example of how to edit a full screen to four ¼ displays:

We pretend that you are looking at a full screen which you wish to
divide into four ¼ displays. This is the procedure:
MENU First call up the menu bar, and…
2 then call up the POS menu - see example next page.

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What you do now will determine which

POSITION WIN
WINdow the display you are about to
_2_ select will appear in.
POS
_1_ Position Press the [WIN] key repeatedly to scroll
_2_ Set & drift through the window system.
_3_ Speed diagram, etc. …

WIN Press the [WIN] key once to select WINdow 1

-which is the left top quarter of the screen.

1 Select the Position display

- you will now have the position display presented in window 1.
The rest of the windows in this page i.e. window 2, 3 and 4 will contain
the displays which were pre-set from the factory. They can all be
exchanged with new displays at your choice.

) However, the same display can not appear twice on the same page,
so in case you are trying to select the same display in a second
window, this is what will happen:

As per above example, you have selected the Position display in

window 1, but it may just happen that the Position display was pre-set
to window 2 – therefore window 2 will now show the legend: “ Select
display via MENU.”

You may select the same display to appear on different pages, but not
on the same page.

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2.2 Key functions

A description of the key functions is available at the start-up display in
the Quick guide. Some of the key functions are general and can be
applied at any time, other key functions are related to a certain menu(s)
and can only be applied when in the appropriate menu.

WIN Toggles between windows. The active window will have a highlighted
frame. Only activated windows are operable.

PAGE Toggles between four pre-selected pages (screens). Hold two seconds
for automatic rotation of pre-selected pages. A new, single press on
[PAGE] will return to normal operation.

MENU Turns the menu bar on/off. Exits any data display without taking any
action.

ENT Opens for/confirms insertion and editing of data. Calls up information

on marks, waypoints, etc. on chart together with several INFO
windows from a chart display. Gives access to setup displays.

Moves cursor in data displays and charts + activates cursor on chart.

Moves left and right in the menu bar.

CLR Turns cursor off in chart display. Deletes data in enter or edit mode.

PWR’ Calls up a window where you can adjust the lighting in the screen,
background light in keypad, and select Daylight display, Night display
or custom made display. Hold two seconds to turn the power off.

MOB Hold two seconds to activate the MOB – “Man overboard” function,
which starts a track and provides guidance back to the MOB position.

ZOOM
+ IN Zooms in for greater chart details (smaller scale) / zooms out for better
ZOOM overview (larger scale). + and – toggles between available values.
- OUT

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1-9 The alpha-numeric keys inserts and selects data in data displays.
A-Z Keys 1-9 are also Quick scales i.e. selects fixed chart scales, and key 0
will center the cursor/ship on the chart.

CHART Hotkey to Chart 1 i.e. jumps to window on the screen with Chart 1
GOTO display; if none: inserts Chart 1 in active window.
Activates INFO window with choice of navigation modes.

PLOT Plots down the actual ship/cursor position on chart. Activates INFO
window with the possibility of plotting a waypoint, route, line, etc.

POS Hotkey to Position display i.e. jumps to window on the screen with
Position display; if none: inserts Position display in active window,
except for Window 5 and 6, which are ½ screen sizes.

NAV Hotkey to Navigation display i.e. jumps to window on the screen with
Navigation display; if none: inserts Navigation display in active
window, except for Window 5 and 6, which are ½ screen sizes.

WP Hotkey to WP list i.e. jumps to window on the screen with WP list;

if none: inserts WP list in active window.

ROUTE Hotkey to Route list i.e. jumps to window on the screen with Route
list; if none: inserts Route list in active window.

TRACK Direct access to ‘Start track’ function.

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2.3 Menu bar

MENU Toggles the menu bar on/off

To fit in the complete menu bar across the screen, some of the menus
have been abbreviated. However, the last selected menu will be
highlighted, and if it’s an abbreviation of the menu, then the complete
menu title is written above the menu bar e.g.:

NAVIGATION WIN
_1_ _2_ _3_ _4_ _5_ _6_
CHART POS WP/RTE NAV ECHO SPECIAL
_1_ Navigation
_2_ WP, etc. …

Having selected e.g. 4:NAVIGATION from the menu bar, its associated
menus will drop down. Key in the number next to the function you
wish to call forward, or use the cursor key to highlight the function and
press [ENT].

If you want to switch to a different menu, use the cursor key to move to
the adjacent menu.

Most functions in the menus are general, and can be called forward at
any time, but a few are related to a certain menu(s) and can only be
called forward or activated in the appropriate menu. Inactive functions
in the menu will have a different color from the rest of the functions.
Which window is active (see top line of the menu to the right) can also
have something to do with what functions are available. Use the [WIN]
key to toggle between active windows and keep an eye on the functions
in the menu to see how they may change color.

The menu bar will disappear from the screen at the selection of a
function, or by pressing the [MENU] key. Besides, if not used, it
automatically turns off after 30 seconds.
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2.4 Menu layout

_1_ _2_ _3_

CHART POS WP/RTE
_1_ Chart 1 1:26400000 _1_ Position _1_ WP list
_2_ Chart 2 1:6600000 _2_ Set & drift _2_ Routes
_3_ C-MAP cartridges _3_ Speed diagram _3_ Route calculation
_4_ Dual speed _4_ Lines
_5_ Wind _5_ Start track
_6_ MOB position _6_ Stop track
_7_ Satellites _7_ Tracks
_8_ DGPS _8_ Targets
_9_ DSC alarm _9_ Data transfer

_4_ _5_ _6_

NAV* ECHO SPECIAL
_1_ Navigation _1_ Depth & temperature diagram _1_ Speed alarm, units & language
_2_ Waypoint _2_ NMEA interface
_3_ Route _3_ Alarm/log output
_4_ Track _4_ Decca lanes
_5_ Anchor guard _5_ Loran C
_6_ Display color
_4_ _7_ Factory settings
NAV**
_1_ Navigation
_2_ Turn NAV off The NAV menu is dynamic and will adapt to the function
_3_ ETA & AVN
which is currently active.
* No Navigation mode is activated.
_4_ Set & drift trim ** One of the Navigation modes is activated.
_5_ WP advance

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2.5 Choice of symbols

Waypoints and other points appearing on the screen can be marked by

one of 18 symbols + 8 EVENT marks in small and large symbols:

Waypoint Beacon Marker Starboard

Red buoy Fish North Port

Green buoy Platform South MOB

Wreck Rock awash East EVENT 4

(1 of 8 types in
Danger Harbour West diamond shape)

2.6 Naming of routes, points, etc.

First select the key with the desired letter, then you can either repeat
the keystrokes, which will toggle between e.g. A,B,C,1, or once you
have selected one letter you can go back and forth in the alphabet by
means of the +/- keys. Use the cursor key to go to next space or to go
back one space if you make a mistake.
Depending on the selected language the 0 (zero) key will hold special
characters e.g. Æ Ø Å Ä Ö Ü Ñ, and the 9 (nine) key will hold: (empty
space) . -
Press the [CLR] key to delete everything from cursor position and to the
right of cursor on that row.

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2.7 Initial start-up

PWR’ To turn on the power, press and hold the [PWR] key till a picture
appears on the screen

PAGE Press [PAGE] to scroll through a quick guide which informs of the use
of the keys and where you can enter owner’s setup

ENT Press [ENT] when ready to assume normal operation

PWR’ Press [PWR] again to adjust the lighting in the screen and select day or
night display, etc., move around in display by means of the cursor key
and change settings with +/- keys, and…
ENT Confirm with [ENT]

The unit will now perform a fully automatic start-up and find the cor-
rect position without further data entries. The start-up phase is com-
pleted when a position appears in the position display – see section 4.1.

Select display language:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…
6,1 press [6] and [1] to call up the language display

Go to the bottom line in the display

+/- Select language

ENT Confirm entry

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2.8 Turn power off

PWR’ Call up INFO window, and…

PWR’ Press and hold until screen turns black

The CPXX is now turned off. All data and setups are saved and stored
in the internal memory and, of course, will be available next time the
unit is turned on.

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3.1 Chart menu

_1_
CHART
_1_ Chart 1 1:26400000 - see section 3.1.1.
_2_ Chart 2 1:6600000 - see section 3.1.1.
_3_ C-MAP cartridges - see section 3.2.

) For safety reasons, navigation with electronic charts should always

be combined with authorized paper charts.

3.1.1 Charts
It is possible to have two charts in different scales on the screen at the
same time. Each chart can be operated individually, and each will have
it’s own cursor and individual chart setup.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

WIN select the WINdow in which the large-scale chart should appear, and…
1,1 press [1] and [1] to call up Chart 1in scale 1:26400000

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

WIN select the WINdow in which the detailed chart should appear, and…
1,2 press [1] and [2] to call up Chart 2 in scale 1:6600000

The chart display opens for the built-in world chart, as well as the
optional, detailed C-MAP electronic charts (C-MAP cart must be
inserted in the drawers below the CPXX’s keypad).

) Shortcut feature:
CHART Hotkey to Chart 1 i.e. jumps to window on the screen with Chart 1
GOTO display; if none: inserts Chart 1 in active window.

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d 231° 16.3kn 26°46.020N 56°29.107W Chart

scale
indicator
can be set
ON/OFF
in “Chart
setup”.

Cat Fish Bay

The top line of the chart display (with cursor off) will give you ship’s
position, speed, course and status of differential data – refer to section
4.1 Status indicator and accuracy.
With cursor on, the top line will show the cursor position in lat/long,
bearing and distance from actual position to cursor position.

The ship symbol indicates the present position on the chart and the
pointer informs of the actual true course (course over ground). There is
a built-in autohome function which automatically moves the chart to
maintain the ship symbol in the display (with cursor off).
) Press [ENT], [0] to center the ship on the chart.

Cursor function

With chart display active, press the cursor key to activate the cursor
and…
CLR Press [CLR] to turn the cursor off.

Use the cursor key to move cursor in any direction on the screen – the
chart will automatically adjust when cursor reaches the edge of the
screen.
) Press [0] to center the cursor on the chart.

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In data displays the cursor will be shown in form of a ruling box

around the active field.

Zoom function – with cursor on, the zoom function will zoom around
the cursor. With cursor off, the zoom function will zoom around the
ship´s position.

ZOOM
+ IN Zoom in for details (smaller scale)

ZOOM
- OUT Zoom out for overview (greater scale)

1-9 ) Use one of the shortcut keys to quickly change the chart scale:

Press [1] = 1:6.600.000, [2] = 1:2.000.000, [3] = 1:600.000,

[4] = 1:200.000, [5] = 1:60.000, [6] = 1:20.000,
[7] = 1:6.000, [8] = 1:2.000, [9] = 1:600

Chart details may not be available in all scales in all areas. Non-
covered areas will be marked as hatched or all blue with coordinate
grid (with grid set to AUTO in chart setup), depending on the actual
scale. See section 3.4 Chart setup for more details on what you might
want to see in the chart and not see.

The built-in world chart can be zoomed up/down in six steps from a
scale of approx. 1:33,000,000 to 1:2,000,000.

An over-zoom function enables you to zoom beyond the chart, which

automatically is switched off and replaced by a lat/long coordinate
grid. In this mode the scale can go down to 1:600.

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3.2 C-MAP cartridges

On the front of the CPXX below the keypad are two small watertight
drawers wherein you place the C-MAP cartridge(s) you wish to load.

) Do not attempt to insert or remove cartridges unless the CPXX is

turned off, or chart reading is in stand-by:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

1,3 load the pop-up window for C-MAP cartridge(s)

Example:
C-MAP cartridges Chart
reading is
now in
UPPER
Name: P&T: MELBOURNE BEACH TO LAKE WORTH INL
stand-by, and
Code: NA-B502.02 you may
Date: 13/11/1998 insert/
LOWER remove
Name: DENMARK NORTH COAST & LIMFJORDEN cartridges.
Code: EN-B102.03
Date: 01/03/1999

MENU Exit Test ENT

To open the drawer below the keypad, press the eject key next to the
drawer. Place the cartridge in the tray with the terminals pointing
towards the unit, and push the drawer back in place – it has to make a
“click” sound to be closed tight and remain watertight.

ENT Press [ENT] to test the data on the C-MAP cartridge which you have
just placed in one of the drawers

The CPXX will now test the data on the cartridge(s) to see if its valid
and free from faults.

) If a cartridge is defect, it must be removed before you can exit the

display.

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MENU Return to chart display

In addition to the larger boundaries of the world chart there will be

separate boundary lines for the individual charts stored on the same
cartridge. However, the boundary lines for the C-MAP chart areas can
be turned off, so they will not be visible on the chart – refer to Chart
setup.
Other chart areas can quickly be reached by means of the zoom keys:

ZOOM
- OUT Zoom out until desired area becomes visible

Move cursor to approximate area, and…

ZOOM
+ IN Zoom in

The chart will automatically start to move when cursor reaches the
edge of the screen. When cursor is switched off [CLR], the chart will
return to ship’s position.

) See also section 3.4 Chart setup.

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3.3 INFO windows

A number of pop-up INFO windows are available mainly from active
chart display. Only a few of the functions in the INFO windows can be
accessed from data displays and other displays. Refer to sections 3.3.x.

3.3.1 Cursor inactive

ENT With chart in active window, and with cursor off, press [ENT] to call
up an info window with the following to choose from:

Scale: 1:6600000 -Actual chart scale.

No user data
at ship’s position
1 Edit user data -Inactive function.
2 Chart info -Refer to Appendix C.
3 Find nearest port services -Refer to Appendix C.
4 Bearing & dist. from A to B -Inactive function.
5 Lock cursors -Inactive function.
9 Chart setup -Refer to section 3.4.
0 Ship to center

GOTO Select NAV mode

PLOT Plot new data
PAGE More user data
MENU Exit -Exit info window.

0 Ship to center will adjust the chart to place the ship’s position in the
center of the chart display.

GOTO Select NAV mode will activate Navigation mode.

PLOT Plot new data will give you the choice of entering the ship’s position
as Eventmark, waypoint or target.

PAGE More user data will toggle between available data on the ship’s
position.
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3.3.2 Cursor active but not placed on any object or data

ENT With chart in active window, and cursor not placed on any object or
user data, press [ENT] to call up an info window with the following to
choose from:

Scale: 1:6600000 -Actual chart scale.

No user data
at cursor position
1 Edit user data -Inactive function.
2 Chart info -Refer to Appendix C.
3 Find nearest port services -Refer to Appendix C.
4 Bearing & dist. from A to B

5 Lock cursors

9 Chart setup -Refer to section 3.4.

0 Cursor to center

GOTO Select NAV mode -Refer to section 3.3.8.

PLOT Plot new data -Refer to section 3.3.9.
PAGE More user data -Inactive function.
MENU Exit -Exit info window.

4 Bearing & dist. from A to B will quickly provide the bearing and
distance from your current cursor position (A) to an arbitrary point (B).
Move cursor to point B and see the calculation in the small info
window. Press [MENU] to exit the function.

5 Lock cursors will lock the cursors in two chart displays on the same
screen and thus make the cursor movements synchronized. To return to
individual cursor control in each chart display, press [ENT] and [5] to
“Release cursors” again.
) See also “Lock cursors” in Appendix A.

0 Cursor to center will adjust the chart to place the cursor position in the
center of the chart display.

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3.3.3 Cursor placed on waypoint

ENT With chart in active window, and cursor placed on a waypoint, press
[ENT] to call up an info window with the following to choose from:

WP found
Name: WP 1 -Example.
LAT 51°49.107N
LON 5°16.007W
1 Edit user data

2 Chart info -Refer to Appendix C.

3 Find nearest port services -Refer to Appendix C.
4 Bearing & dist. from A to B -Refer to section 3.3.2.
5 Lock cursors -Refer to section 3.3.2.
9 Chart setup -Refer to section 3.4.
0 Cursor to center -Refer to section 3.3.2.
GOTO Select NAV mode -Refer to section 3.3.8.
PLOT Plot new data -Refer to section 3.3.9.
PAGE More user data
MENU Exit -Exit info window.

1 Edit user data opens for a new info window:

Waypoint
1 Edit Change the name, symbol, color, etc.
2 Move Move waypoint with cursor, and press [ENT].
CLR Delete Delete waypoint ? “YES” / “NO”.
MENU Exit Exit info window.

PAGE More user data will be available if more than one point is plotted on
the same position, where the [PAGE] key then will toggle between data
for each point.

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3.3.4 Cursor placed on route leg or line leg

ENT With chart in active display and cursor placed on a route leg or line leg,
press [ENT] to call up an info window with the following to choose
from:

Route leg found

Name: RTE 1 -Example.
Leg: B336° 77.16nm
Total: 4 legs 215.6nm
1 Edit user data

2 Chart info -Refer to Appendix C.

3 Find nearest port services -Refer to Appendix C.
4 Bearing & dist. from A to B -Refer to section 3.3.2.
5 Lock cursors -Refer to section 3.3.2.
9 Chart setup -Refer to section 3.4.
0 Cursor to center -Refer to section 3.3.2.
GOTO Select NAV mode -Refer to section 3.3.8.
PLOT Plot new data -Refer to section 3.3.9.
PAGE More user data -Inactive function.
MENU Exit -Exit info window.

1 Edit user data opens for a new info window:

Route leg
1 Edit leg New info window to edit route leg.
2 Insert point Move cursor and press [ENT] to insert point.
3 Edit New info window to edit route.
CLR Delete Delete whole route ? “YES” / “NO”.
MENU Exit Exit info window.

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3.3.5 Cursor placed on routepoint or linepoint

ENT With chart in active display and cursor placed on a routepoint or

linepoint, press [ENT] to call up an info window with the following to
choose from:

Routepoint found: 2
Name: RTE 1 -Example.
From start:
To end:
1 Edit user data

2 Chart info -Refer to Appendix C.

3 Find nearest port services -Refer to Appendix C.
4 Bearing & dist. from A to B -Refer to section 3.3.2.
5 Lock cursors -Refer to section 3.3.2.
9 Chart setup -Refer to section 3.4.
0 Cursor to center -Refer to section 3.3.2.
GOTO Select NAV mode -Refer to section 3.3.8.
PLOT Plot new data -Refer to section 3.3.9.
PAGE More user data
MENU Exit -Exit info window.

1 Edit user data opens for a new info window:

Routepoint
1 Edit point New info window to edit routepoint’s position.
2 Move point Move cursor and press [ENT] to move point.
CLR Delete point Delete routepoint ? “YES” / “NO”.
3 Add point Only from first or last point in route.
4 Edit New info window to edit route.
5 Delete Delete whole route ? “YES” / “NO”.
MENU Exit Exit info window.

PAGE More user data will toggle between data on routepoint and route leg.
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3.3.6 Cursor placed on trackpoint

Trackpoints are not as easily recognized as Routepoints, you may have
to move the cursor along on the track to locate a trackpoint.

ENT With chart in active display and cursor placed on a trackpoint, press
[ENT] to call up an info window with the following to choose from:

Trackpoint found: 3
Name: TRACK 1 -Example.
Total: 836 points – 83.6nm
1 Edit user data

2 Chart info -Refer to Appendix C.

3 Find nearest port services -Refer to Appendix C.
4 Bearing & dist. from A to B -Refer to section 3.3.2.
5 Lock cursors -Refer to section 3.3.2.
9 Chart setup -Refer to section 3.4.
0 Cursor to center -Refer to section 3.3.2.
GOTO Select NAV mode -Refer to section 3.3.8.
PLOT Plot new data -Refer to section 3.3.9.
PAGE More user data
MENU Exit -Exit info window.

1 Edit user data opens for a new info window:

Trackpoint
CLR Delete point Delete trackpoint ? “YES” / ”NO”
1 Delete points from A to B *) see below.
2 Edit New info window to edit track.
3 Delete Delete whole track ? “YES”/”NO”
MENU Exit Exit info window.

*) Move cursor to point B and press [ENT] to delete all trackpoints

between cursor position on chart and point B.

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PAGE More user data if cursor is placed on a MOB track you can toggle
between data on MOB symbol and data on MOB track.
) The symbol and track are edited separately.

3.3.7 Cursor placed on target

ENT With chart in active display and cursor placed on a marked target, press
[ENT] to call up an info window with the following to choose from:

Target found
Name: TARGET 1 -Example.
LAT 57°40.636N
LON 10°34.767W
1 Edit user data

2 Chart info -Refer to Appendix C.

3 Find nearest port services -Refer to Appendix C.
4 Bearing & dist. from A to B -Refer to section 3.3.2.
5 Lock cursors -Refer to section 3.3.2.
9 Chart setup -Refer to section 3.4.
0 Cursor to center -Refer to section 3.3.2.
GOTO Select NAV mode -Refer to section 3.3.8.
PLOT Plot new data -Refer to section 3.3.9.
PAGE More user data -Inactive function.
MENU Exit -Exit info window.

1 Edit user data opens for a new info window:

Target
1 Edit Change the name, color, position, etc.
2 Move Move target with cursor, and press [ENT].
CLR Delete Delete target ? “YES” / “NO”.
MENU Exit Exit info window.

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3.3.8 GOTO function

CHART Shortcut to Chart 1, press again to call up INFO window with available
GOTO navigation modes:

Select NAV mode To select “Cursor” navigation will require

1 Cursor that the cursor is active.
2 Waypoint “Waypoint”, “Route” and “Track”
3 Route navigation will require there is one stored
in the memory before it can be activated.
4 Track
The NAV mode can also be activated from
5 Anchor guard
the NAV menu.
MENU Exit

For further details on the different NAV modes, refer to chapter 4.

Waypoints and navigation.

Anchor guard – When setting anchor, check/change the preset alarm

distance etc., so you will be warned in case you drift too far from the
anchored position. The alarm distance can be set anywhere from 0.01
to 9.99 nm in Navigation setup display. See also section 6.3 Anchor
guard.

If pressing the [GOTO] key while one of the NAV modes is active, this
pop-up window will appear on the screen:

Navigation is ON

1 Advance

2 Restart to approaching point

3 Turn NAV off

MENU Exit

Press [1] to advance to next waypoint in the route (Route navigation).

Press [2] if you for some reason have drifted off course and wish to
restart navigation from your actual position to the approaching point.

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3.3.9 PLOT function

The CPXX Chartplotter is designed to make navigation easy and safe.
Making routes, drawing lines and plotting waypoints, etc. are all done
directly on the chart. Very straightforward and uncomplicated.

The PLOT function is available from various displays as indicated

below.

PLOT With any other display than chart in active display, press [PLOT] to
insert ship’s / cursor’s position as waypoint

PLOT With chart in active display, press [PLOT] to call up an INFO window
with the following to choose from:

PLOT new data

PLOT Plot eventmark - ship

1 Plot waypoint - cursor

2 Insert waypoint - ship

3 Insert waypoint - cursor

4 Make route

5 Draw line

6 Plot target - cursor

MENU Exit

PLOT From any display:

Plot and save ship’s position as a waypoint including actual depth.

1 From active chart display with cursor ON:

Plot and save cursor position as a waypoint.

2 From active chart display:

Plot and save ship’s position as a waypoint including actual depth;
insert a location name (cf.section 2.6), adjust the position by keying in
new figures, change the symbol (cf.section 2.5).

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3 From active chart display with cursor ON:

Plot and save cursor position as a waypoint; insert a location name
(cf.section 2.6), adjust the position by keying in new figures, change
the symbol (cf.section 2.5).

4 From active chart display with cursor ON:

You can quickly make a route by plotting cursor’s position, one after
another i.e. the present cursor position will be the first position of the
route you are about to make. Move cursor to next position, and press
[PLOT]. Continue in this manner till the route is completed. In case you
make a wrong plot, press [CLR] to erase the last plotted position.
Save the route with [ENT] or exit the function with [MENU] to abandon
the route.

5 From active chart display with cursor ON:

To draw lines or to make a route is the same procedure, please refer to
point 4.

6 From active chart display with cursor ON:

Plot target at cursor position with preset target name, etc.

From chart display with cursor OFF:

The ship’s position will be plotted as target.

After plotting the target it will be saved in the memory, and you can
edit the target later on, either via the menu or directly from the chart:

Place cursor on the target symbol and press [ENT] to open an info
window with the heading “Target found”. Press [1] Edit user data to
open for new options of editing i.e. move target, delete target, alter the
position, insert a location name (cf.section 2.6) or select a new color
for the target number and symbol (cf.section 2.5).

) See also target display in section 5.7.

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3.4 Chart setup

CHART
GOTO Hotkey to Chart 1

ENT With chart 1 or chart 2 in active window, press [ENT], [9], to load the
9 chart setup for the selected chart (1 or 2)

Chart setup
Land settings Chart area SMALL
Natural features ON Orientation NORTH UP TRUE
Natural features rivers ON Rotation resolution 5°
Cultural features ON Depth
Landmarks ON Level 1 0 – 002m
Marine settings Level 2 2 – 006m
Tides, currents ON Level 3 6 – MAX
Depths ON Grid AUTO
Soundings ON Show scale WITH BACKGROUND
Nature of seabed ON Auto chart select ON
Naval aids settings Extended level range ON
Ports ON
Caution areas ON Non active waypoints ON
Tracks, routes ON Waypoint names ON
Lights ON Waypoint depths ON
Buoys ON Non active routes AS SELECTED
Signals ON Route names ON
Paper chart settings Non active tracks AS SELECTED
Names ON Track names ON
Compass distance ON Lines AS SELECTED
Chart settings Line names ON
Chart NORMAL Targets AS SELECTED
Landfilling ON Target names ON
Boundary lines ON

The settings are dedicated to the chart in the active window and does
not affect the second chart. This enables simultaneous viewing of a
very detailed chart and a less detailed chart.

ENT Confirm changes and return to chart, or…

MENU abandon Chart setup and return to chart without making any changes

All C-MAP feature groups i.e. Land settings, Marine settings, Naval
aids settings and Paper chart settings are described in Appendix C.

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All user data in the CPXX system are described below.

To obtain a “cleaner” view of the chart details, you can turn some of
the settings OFF if they do not contribute to the clarity of the chart area
you wish to explore. All the listed objects that can be turned on and off
speaks for themselves – they are either “shown on the chart” or “not
shown on the chart”.

Chart settings

Chart can be set to NORMAL, COMPRESSED and CHART OFF:

NORMAL - will show the normal amount of details in the selected chart
scale.
COMPRESSED - will ordinarily provide more details in the same scale.
CHART OFF - will only show all the user-made data such as waypoints,
routes, lines and tracks, etc.

Landfilling can be ON or OFF. When OFF there will be no special

color to indicate where the land on the chart is (if any) i.e. land will be
all blue.

Boundary lines will indicate available C-MAP chart areas.

Chart area can be set to LARGE, MEDIUM or SMALL:

LARGE – Opens a large chart area for pan and scroll. Chart re-draw
time is standard.
MEDIUM – Opens a medium-size chart area for pan and scroll.
Chart re-draw time is faster than standard.
SMALL – Opens a small chart area for pan scroll. Chart re-draw time is
the fastest.

Orientation can be set to NORTH UP, HEAD UP or NAV UP, and the
mode can be RELATIVE or TRUE motion.
NORTH UP – The chart will always be presented as north up.
HEAD UP – The chart will automatically turn, so your actual course
(COG) is up. If a compass is connected, the reference will automatic-
ally change to heading (compass).
NAV UP – The chart will automatically turn, so your bearing to desti-
nation is up.
) To enable chart rotation, the chart cursor must be turned off [CLR].
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TRUE motion – The ‘ship’ will move across the chart.

RELATIVE motion – (Chart area will default to MEDIUM). The ‘ship’ is
locked to the center of the screen and the chart will move.

Rotation resolution can be set to adjust the chart for each 5, 10, 15, 20
or 25° changes in present course or heading.

Depth – Level 1, 2 and 3 are identified by different colors. The number

of meters in the levels can be changed. The colors are preset in the
Palette setup, section 7.2.6.

Grid the LAT/LON grid can be set AUTO/ON/OFF. The color of the
grid is preset in Palette setup, section 7.2.6.

Show scale ON will add a small line to the chart display indicating that
the length of the line equals a certain number of nautical miles/km.

Auto chart select When sailing with “Auto chart select” ON and cursor
turned OFF, the scale will automatically change to the chart which is
available. But when set to OFF, then the selected scale will remain,
also when sailing “out of the chart”.

Extended level range ON will provide a higher level of chart details

when zooming in and out of scales.

The rest of the objects in the chart setup, from Non active waypoints
and down to the last line Target names can all be:
ON = shown on chart or
OFF = not shown on chart, or
AS SELECTED = which means that the choice of having a certain
route shown on the display can be made via the menu e.g. [MENU], [3]
WP/RTE, [2] Routes and [ENT] – where Course line can be set ON or
OFF.

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4. Position menu
_2_
POS
_1_ Position - see section 4.1.
_2_ Set & drift - see section 4.2.
_3_ Speed diagram - see section 4.3.
_4_ Dual speed - see section 4.4.
_5_ Wind - see section 4.5.
_6_ MOB position - see section 4.6.
_7_ Satellites - see section 4.7.
_8_ DGPS - see section 4.8.
_9_ DSC alarm - see section 4.9.

4.1 Position display

POS Direct access to Position display…
- also available via [MENU],[2],[1]

Indicates the datum currently selected.

Trip log 1
Datum 000 Log 1 Log 2
WGS 1984 1.1nm 1.1nm and 2.

LAT 56°52.500N Position with

three deci-
LON 9°50.700E mals in
minutes.

Speed Course Compass

0.4kn 17° °
Status UTC time UTC date
DGPS a 8:02:43 12-02-2001

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Speed indicates Speed over ground.

Course, magnetic or true.

Depth or Compass from external sensor.

UTC or local time and date

Time and date in UTC – Universal Time Coordinates – is equal to
standard time in London (GMT). UTC is not affected by the local
summertime adjustments.

Status indicator for reception of satellites:

a(A)= good, b(B)= acceptable, c(C)= fair, or *= no update - see also
“Status indicator and accuracy” below.

With DGPS receiver built-in or connected:

dGPS= differential data received.
DGPS= corrected differential data received.

Status indicator and accuracy

Small letters (a,b,c,) indicate that SA is active, and the position
accuracy is expected to be better than 100 meters in 95% of the time.
Capital letters indicate that SA is OFF, and the position accuracy is
then expected to be 15 meters or better in 95% of the time.
dGPS indicates that differential data is received, either via built-in
differential receiver or from external receiver.
And DGPS indicates that the position is corrected by the differential
data. The accuracy will typically be 3-5 meters.

In order to utilize the high accuracy of the GPS system, it is necessary

to align the lat/long calculations to the paper charts you are using.
Refer to Position setup display on next page.
) When using C-MAP electronic charts, the datum will be aligned
automatically.

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Position setup

ENT From position display, press [ENT] to load Position setup

Datum 000: World Geodetic System 1984

Reset log:
Log 1: 00001.1nm
Log 2: 00001.1nm

Display POS as: LAT/LON

Delta position: 0°00.000N 0°00.000E
Start position: Lat 56°52N Lon 009°50E

Speed and course filter level: 3

Display speed as: SOG
Course and bearing as: MAGNETIC
Altitude mode: AUTO
Manual antenna altitude: +005 m
Display depth in position display: NO
Time: UTC
Time: 08:06:01 Date: 12-02-2001

Go to the function you wish to change

CLR Reset log

0-9 Key in new values, or…

+/- Toggle between available values

ENT Confirm editing and return to Position display

Datum – is preset to WGS 1984 (World Geodetic System 1984), but

can be changed to any of the 118 datums listed in Appendix B e.g. to
match old paper charts or trackplotter data from RS2500/RS4000
(datum #002 European 1950).
The position in the position display and NMEA output (GLL+GL2) will
refer to the selected datum. To select a new datum: Place the cursor
next to “Datum” and leaf through the datum list with +/-, or key in the
number. ) The datum in the chart display is fixed i.e. WGS84.

Reset log – or insert alternative start figure by altering the value in the
“log 1” and/or “log 2” line. Press [CLR] to reset the figure, and press
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the numeric keys 0-9 to alter the figure.

Display position as – the position can be shown in latitude/longitude,

Loran C or decca coordinates (after selecting chain). Toggle with +/-.

Delta position – some paper charts do not indicate a datum, but instead
they have a notation to an offset or delta position to WGS84.
Use numeric keys to key in the position correction.

Start position – can be inserted if exact start position is known.

Speed and course filter level – there is a filter of 10 steps available

(0= fast response, 9= stable readout).

Display speed as – SOG Speed Over Ground or STW Speed Through

Water. Toggle with +/-.
) to receive STW information from external instrument (via NMEA
port) will require that NMEA sentence VHW and “Log speed sensor”
are set to ON in. Refer to section 7.2.1 and 7.2.2.

Course and bearing – readings of course and bearing can be made in

either MAGNETIC or TRUE. Toggle with +/-.

Altitude mode – is preset to automatic, but can be changed to manual.

Toggle with +/-.

Manual antenna altitude – is preset to 5m. Insert actual antenna

height if manual altitude mode is selected. This value will not be
shown anywhere else, but will be used for computations.

Display depth in position display – if set to YES, then the depth will
be shown when NMEA depth data is received from connected depth
instrument.
When set to NO, then “Compass” from connected sensor (compass)
will be shown instead.

Time – can be set to UTC or local. Toggle with +/-.

Correct actual time and date by means of the numeric keys.

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4.2 Set & drift

) The readings rely on data from external log and compass.

MENU Load menu bar, and…

2,2 load display for “Set & drift”

Set & drift

30 30

60 60
Relative
90 90 direction.

0.6 kn Speed.

T True
direction

The set & drift display will show how fast the current is moving in
knots; in what direction (true) it is moving and what direction in
relation to the vessel (relative).

) To obtain information on actual and mean speed, velocity and water

speed – see the “Set & drift trim display” in section 6.2.5.

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4.3 Speed diagram

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,3 load “Speed diagram”

S 6.2kn V 4.8kn W 2.2kn

[kn] 13:49 14:04 14:19
10

SD: S *.*kn T***° R***° WIND:*.*ms ***°R

S= Speed over ground.

V= Velocity towards waypoint.

W= Speed through water.

SD (Set and drift)*= Speed and direction, true or relative.

WIND*= Speed and direction.

* Connection to external sensors is required.

ENT Call “Speed diagram setup”

- see next page

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Set up speed diagram: The scale for

the speed
Scale for speed, max: +006kn diagram can
Scale for speed, min.: -001kn
be adjusted
Speed over ground (SOG): ON in this
display.
Velocity made good (V): ON
Water speed (W): OFF Time inter-
val can be
Time interval: 10 MIN. set in 8
intervals
from 1
minute to 3
hours and
freeze.

Go to the function you wish to change

+/- Key in new figure or change setting

ENT Confirm entry and return to Speed diagram

4.4 Dual speed display (trawling speed display)

The analogue differential speed indicator will show how much the
present speed varies from the average speed.
If the difference exceeds +/- 3 knots (or km/h or miles/h), an arrow
will appear which will be pointing out of the scale.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,4 load dual speed display
- see next page.

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Status UTC time Water speed Water speed

GPS a 10:02:43 *.*kn
readout from
connected
log trans-
LAT 56°52.500N ducer.
LON 9°50.700E

-3 -2 -1 1 2 3

Speed/kn Average Spd Course

0.8 0.6 17°

Position with three decimals in minutes.

Analogue differential speed indicator (scale).
Course over ground, magnetic (m) or true (°).

Average speed with long filtering time gives a very stable reading.

Dynamic speed with short filtering time is reacting quickly to changes,

but is also more unsteady.

How to reset dual speed:

ENT Open for change

ENT Press [ENT] to reset dual speed, or…

MENU Press [MENU] to exit function without making any changes

4.5 Wind display

The CPXX is ready to present depth, temperature, and wind data from
installed transducer and connected compass.

Wind data – the “wind instrument” can provide both wind direction
and wind speed, and the readings can be shown in relative or true
(when the data is supplied from connected wind instrument).
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MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,5 load the “Wind instrument” display

Wind display True wind

direction.

30 30
Wind
60 60 relative to
vessel.
90 90

Wind speed,
9.8 kn relative or
T true.

ENT Load “Wind configuration” display

Wind configuration: The settings

available for
Damping level: LOW each
Relative wind scale: NORMAL
function are
described on
Wind angle offset: 000° the next
Show wind speed as: RELATIVE page.
Wind speed unit: METERS/SECOND

Go to the function you wish to change

+/- Toggle between settings, or…

0-9 key in new figure

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ENT Confirm entry and return to Wind display

Damping level – can be set to LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. The higher

level the more steady and slow reacting reading.

Relative wind scale – can either be set to NORMAL (0-180°) or

MAGNIFIED (0-60°).

Wind angle offset – can be from 0 to 360°.

Show wind speed as – TRUE or RELATIVE.

Wind speed unit – can be either METERS/SECOND, KNOTS,

KILOMETERS/HOUR or MILES/HOUR.

4.6 MOB position

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,6 load MOB position display

The MOB
display will
MAN OVERBOARD provide
information
of the last
DATE 12-02-2001 activated
MOB
TIME 14:23:34 position.
MOB 56°52.489N
POS 009°50.305E

To delete a MOB track from the memory, see section 3.3.6.

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4.7 Satellite status

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,7 load satellite status display

SAT SNR N
nr 0 50 100 0°
9
2 30°
4 2
7 60°
8 4
9 16
W 7 21 E
11
13
15 11
16 13
21 15

S
GPS: D HDOP: 1.6 DOP limit: 8
>++++++++ ++ - - ++++ +++++ - ++ + +++-+++-<

The display will show which satellites are currently being used for
computation of data. It will show their position together with SNR –
Signal to Noise Ratio. The bottom line shows the status of all the satel-
lites in the GPS system, starting from left to right with the numbers 1
to 32, or the legend: No almanac.

Satellite status (bottom line):

+ indicates the satellite is healthy
- excluded or non-existing satellite
0 satellite data is faulty
* satellite is manually excluded

You may want to exclude a satellite manually in case a particular

satellite is disturbing the navigation.

ENT Open for change, and…

Place the cursor on the satellite in the bottom line you wish to exclude
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- The minus key will exclude the satellite, and…

+ the plus key will reinstate it
- these two plus and minus keys are also the ZOOM keys!

ENT Confirm entry

HDOP, PDOP and DOP limits:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,7 load satellite status display

The value of HDOP (horizontal dilution of pre-

cision) expresses “the quality” of the satellite
geometry in relation to 2D positioning and a fixed
HDOP: Low
antenna altitude.

PDOP (position dilution of precision) is equivalent

HDOP: High to 3D positioning. The values will typically stay
between 1.3 and 8. The lower the value the higher
the “quality”. A poor geometry might produce a
value of more than 20.

If the preset DOP limit is exceeded (indicated by * in the position

display) it will cause the position updating to stop until it once again is
within the limit.

The DOP limit can be changed manually, but should not be set to
higher than 8 (factory set-up), as this may result in poor accuracy –
false position.

ENT Open for change

Go to DOP limit (6-99), and…

0-9 Insert new limit

ENT Confirm entry

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4.8 DGPS setup

The DGPS – differential position corrections – can be provided from a
built-in module, which is preset to full automatic operation, or from
connected DGPS receiver – see ‘Status indicator’ in position display.
) List of beacon stations is available in addendum, part no.
183.0122.501.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,8 load DGPS setup display (with built-in module)

DGPS setup: To receive

valid diffe-
Beacon: SKAGEN B312° D87.3nm rential data
Status: LOCKED
Beacon is monitored: YES
will require
that the
Frequency: 298.5kHz MANUAL navigator is
Bit rate: 100bps AUTO
locked in on
Signal strength: 17 a beacon
Signal to noise ratio (SNR): 23dB station.
Message:

ENT Open for change, and…

Go to the function you wish to alter

+/- Toggle the function, or…

0-9 insert new figures

ENT Confirm entry

Beacon – informs the name of the beacon the navigator is locked on to

(if any), together with indication of bearing and distance.

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Status – can either be:

LOCKED = locked on a beacon and receiving differential data.
NOT LOCKED = not locked on a beacon and receiving no differential
data.
NOT INSTALLED = there is no built-in DGPS module in unit.
NOT IN USE = external DGPS receiver applied.

Beacon is monitored – YES or NO.

If YES it should be safe to rely on the received differential data,
because the beacon station’s performance is under observation.
If NO, then you have to use the received differential data with caution,
as there is no guarantee it is not faulty.

Frequency – the frequency of the beacon station can be set manually if

known. However, when left in AUTO the navigator will always search
for the nearest station with a good signal strength.

Bit rate – indicates bits per second, and can be set manually to 25, 50,
100 or 200 bps.

Signal strength – a good signal strength is 20 and up.

Signal to noise ratio (SNR) – should be 8dB and up.

Message – type 16 message will be displayed when received from the

DGPS system. The contents of this message could be something to do
with the performance of the system. Temporarily out of service, etc.

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4.9 DSC alarm (feature prepared for future DSC VHF)

) To receive a DSC Alarm and Message from VHF will require that
the chartplotter is connected to a compatible Simrad Shipmate VHF
radiotelephone, which is expected to be launched in the beginning of
year 2001.

The message from the VHF will appear in a pop-up window together
with an acoustic alarm. Press [CLR] to reset the alarm.

To view the last received message:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,9 press [2] and [9] to call up the message display

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5. Waypoint / route menus

_3_
WP/RTE
_1_ WP list - see section 5.1.
_2_ Routes - see section 5.2.
_3_ Route calculation - see section 5.3.
_4_ Lines - see section 5.4.
_5_ Start track - see section 5.5.
_6_ Stop track - see section 5.5.
_7_ Tracks - see section 5.6.
_8_ Targets - see section 5.7.
_9_ Data transfer - see section 5.8.

5.1 WP list (waypoints stored in the memory)

WP Direct access to the WP list
- or gain access via the menu:
MENU Call up the menu bar, and…
3,1 load WP list

The waypoint list will appear in alphabetical order and will include the
waypoint’s position in lat/long. To edit one of the stored waypoints:
A-Z Insert name of waypoint you wish to edit

ENT Press [ENT] to open for editing

Place the cursor on the function you wish to change

0-9 Key in new figures, or…

+/- toggle between available values

PLOT Press [PLOT] to move the position to ship’s position, or…

ENT Confirm entry and return to WP list

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) Plot new waypoints with the [PLOT] key. Refer to section 3.3.9.

5.1.1 Delete waypoints via menu

WP Hotkey to WP list

+/- Select waypoint you wish to delete

ENT Press [ENT] to open for editing

WIN Press [WIN] to delete waypoint

CLR Confirm entry and return to WP list

) Edit waypoints directly on the chart via info windows. Refer to

section 3.3.3.

5.2 Routes stored in the memory

The route list will keep a record of all the saved routes in the system.
It will provide information on number of waypoints in the route, etc.

) To make new routes you need a chart in the active window, place
the cursor where you wish to place the first routepoint, and press
[PLOT]. Then follow the instructions in the info windows. Refer to
section 3.3.9.

To delete a route, refer to section 5.2.1.

Routes can also be edited directly on the chart via info windows. Refer
to section 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.

ROUTE Direct access to the Route list

- or gain access via the menu:
MENU Call up the menu bar, and…
3,2 load route display - see example next page.
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Route: RTE 37 0005 This display

Course line: ON indicates
XTE line: OFF how many
route points
1: RHUMBLINE 153° 43.2nm 43.2nm
are in the
2: RHUMBLINE 219° 2.9nm 46.1nm
route, etc.
3: RHUMBLINE 34° 34.8nm 80.9nm
4: RHUMBLINE 234° 113.4nm 194.3nm
5: RHUMBLINE 79° 0.2nm 194.5nm
6: RHUMBLINE 112° 23.9nm 218.4nm
7: RHUMBLINE 315° 10.8nm 229.2nm
8: RHUMBLINE 279° 2.3nm 231.5nm
9: RHUMBLINE 5° 13.2nm 244.7nm
Number of points in route: 25

+/- Toggle through the stored routes with the +/- keys, or…

A-Z Select route by entering its name (existing route)

Move the cursor up/down to select a specific routepoint

ENT Call up the Edit route display – if you wish to make any changes.

Edit route:
Settings for total route:
Name: RTE 37
Course line: ON
XTE: 0.10nm OFF
Navigation mode: RHUMBLINE
Settings for route leg: 5 – 6
XTE: 00.10nm
Navigation mode: RHUMBLINE
Direction in route: FORWARD
Show route as: NAVIGATION
WIN Delete

MENU Exit ENT Accept

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invisible on the screen. Put it back on the screen by turning it ON

again. The course line and XTE line can be changed in color – there
are a total of 14 colors to choose from, and 9 different line types.

If the XTE distance is not the same in all legs, the value will be *.*
instead of the 0.10nm. Navigation mode can be either Rhumbline or
Great circle, or … if not the same in all legs in a route, the mode will
be: COMPOSITE.

Show route as: NAVIGATION for navigational data in the route display
(example on the previous page), or POINTS for a list of route points
together with the points’ position in lat/lon and the XTE limit.

Place the cursor on the function you wish to change

0-9 Key in new figures, and…

+/- toggle between available values

ENT Confirm entry

5.2.1 Delete route via menu

ROUTE Hotkey to Route list

+/- Select the route you wish to delete

ENT Press [ENT] to open for editing

WIN Press [WIN] to delete route

CLR Confirm

) Edit routes directly on the chart via info windows. Refer to section
3.3.4 and 3.3.5.

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5.3 Route calculation

To stay well informed during navigation, the Route calculation display
will provide information on how long it takes to go from one point to
another, total distance, arrival time, etc.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

3,3 load route calculation display

Route calculation:
Route: RTE 37
Course line: ON
XTE: ON

Routepoint A: 0001
Routepoint B: 0003

ETA speed: 10.0kn AUTO

Total distance from A to B: 110.5nm

Time to go from A to B: 2h35m
Arrival time: 11:41
Date: 12-02-2001

+/- Toggle between available routes in the memory

Go to Routepoint A, and

0-9 Select the first route point (A) from where you wish to start the
calculation in the route, and then select the second point (B)

Present speed is automatically used for calculating the arrival time, but
if required, an alternative speed can be inserted:

ENT Open for change

0-9 and insert new speed value

+/- Toggle between AUTO and MANUAL

ENT Confirm entry

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5.4 Lines stored in the memory

The line list will keep a record of all the saved lines in the system.
It will provide information on number of line sections in line, etc.

“Lines” are used for defining a certain area on the chart, e.g. a fishing
ground, a shipwreck, large rocks, restricted areas, etc., or defining a
channel to sail through narrow passages, making your own coast line or
for whatever reason you could use a drawing on the chart.

) To draw new lines you need a chart in the active window, place the
cursor where you wish to start the line, and press [PLOT]. Then follow
the instructions in the info windows. Refer to section 3.3.9.
Lines can also be edited directly on the chart via info windows. Refer
to section 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

3,4 load line display
) Only plotted lines saved in the memory can be called forward.

Line: FISHING BORDER 0005 This display

Line: ON
indicates
how many
1: 56°52.700N 009°50.230E
line sections
2: 56°52.712N 009°50.431E are used for
3: 56°52.723N 009°50.654E the drawing.
4: 56°52.756N 009°50.760E
5: 56°52.856N 009°50.899E
6: 56°52.901N 009°51.232E
7: 56°53.230N 009°51.400E
8: 56°53.650N 009°51.432E
9: 56°53.897N 009°51.230E
10: 56°54.220N 009°52.110E

Number of sections in line: 16

+/- Toggle through the stored lines with the +/- keys, or…

Leaf through the line points by moving cursor up/down

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ENT Call up the Edit line display - if you wish to make any changes.

Edit line: Turning

Name: FISHING BORDER “Line” OFF
Line: ON will make
the line
drawing
invisible on
the screen.
Put it back
on the screen
by turning it
ON again.
WIN Delete

MENU Exit ENT Accept

Place the cursor on the function you wish to change i.e. name, line type
or color

+/- Toggle between available values

ENT Confirm entry

5.4.1 Delete lines via menu

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

3,4 load line display

+/- Select the line you wish to delete

ENT Press [ENT] to open for editing

WIN Press [WIN] to delete the line

CLR Confirm

) Edit lines directly on the chart via info windows. Refer to section
3.3.4 and 3.3.5.
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5.5 Start / stop track

The track function will provide a track trailing the movement of your
ship. With a Simrad TL50 Turbo Loader + ARPA radar connected, you
will also be able to track ARPA targets on the CPXX chart display -
refer to the TL50 manual for further details.

To start track function from own ship:

TRACK Direct access to ‘Start track’ function, or via the menu:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

3,5 load Start track pop-up window

Start track: As default

from the
factory:
Name: TRACK 1
The first
Display track: ON track is
Update: DISTANCE stored as
Interval: 0.100nm TRACK1,
Trackpoints: 0 the next as
Type: TRACK2,
etc.
MENU Exit Start ENT

If you wish to change the default values:

Move cursor to where you wish to make a change

+/- Toggle between available values, or…

0-9 key in new values

ENT Start track by pressing [ENT]

Name of track can be altered (max. 25 characters).

Display track can be set ON and OFF, where OFF will make it
invisible on the screen. Turn ON to put it back on the screen.
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Update of the track can be performed by distance in nautical miles, or

by time interval.

Type of track line i.e. full, dotted, etc. has 9 different types to choose
from in 15 different colors.

To stop track:
MENU Call up the menu bar, and…
3,6 load Stop track pop-up window

ENT Press [ENT] to stop the highlighted track

5.6 Tracks stored in the memory

All tracks (of more than 1 trackpoint) will automatically be stored in
the memory. To see which tracks are registered, you can scroll through
the list by:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

3,7 load “Tracks” in active window

As default
Track: TRACK 1 from the
factory:
Tracking: OFF The first
track is
Display track: ON stored as
TRACK1,
Trackpoints: 25 the next as
TRACK2,
etc.
Type:

A-Z Select name of track

- or if a number is included in the track name, place cursor on the
number, and …
+/- Toggle up/down in the track numbers
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ENT Open for change

“Display track” can be set ON/OFF, where OFF will make it invisible
on the screen. Turn ON to put it back on the screen.

+/- Toggle between available values

ENT Confirm changes

5.6.1 Delete tracks via menu

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

3,7 load track display

+/- Select the track you wish to delete

ENT Press [ENT] to open for editing

WIN Press [WIN] to delete the track

CLR Confirm

) Edit tracks directly on the chart via info windows. Refer to section
3.3.6.

5.7 Targets stored in the memory

The CPXX can display the bearing and distance of up to three targets
at a time in relation to the vessel e.g. harbors or important navigational
points. A target is a fixed point on the chart which can be plotted by the
cursor or from the ship’s position, or keyed in via the keypad.

Set up targets
The plotted target position is automatically preset to actual position of
ship, or to cursor position when the chart display is active and the
cursor is on – see INFO windows, section 3.3.7.

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MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

3,8 load target display

Targets: Make the

target
Name: TARGET 1 ON
Position: 56°52.700N 9°50.500E
invisible on
the screen by
B 213° D 195.7nm turning it
Name: TARGET 2 ON
OFF.
Position: 54°51.500N 9°52.135E
B 130° D 215.7nm Put it back
on the screen
Name: TARGET 3 ON by turning it
Position: 56°52.700N 9°50.500E ON again.
B 345° D 295.7nm
Select the target you wish to change or replace with a different target
by moving the cursor up/down

+/- Leaf through the targets in the memory

ENT Open for change, and…

Place cursor where you wish to make a change i.e. name, color, etc.

A-Z Key in new values, alphabetical or

0-9 numerical

+/- Toggle between available values

ENT Confirm entry

5.7.1 Delete target via menu

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

3,8 load target display

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+/- Select the target you wish to delete

ENT Press [ENT] to open for editing

WIN Press [WIN] to delete the target

CLR Confirm

) Edit targets directly on the chart via info windows. Refer to section
3.3.7.

5.8 Data transfer via DataCard or disc

Data transfer to and from external memory can be performed via Data-
Card, or with a Simrad TL50 Turbo Loader: via an ordinary 1.44Mb
disc.

DataCards and TL50 Turbo Loader are optional equipment available

from you local Simrad dealer.
How to perform data transfers via TL50 Turbo Loader (inclusive data
from Shipmate RS2500 Trackplotter) is described in the TL50 manual.

Use the Simrad DataCard or TL50 Turbo Loader to make backup files
of all the user data you have created plus the current setups in the
internal memory of the unit. Do it whenever you have added important
data, or when you wish to transfer routes and waypoints, etc. to another
compatible unit.
The storage capacity of the DataCard/TL50 disc is divided into two
databanks of each 450 Kb, meaning that the entire internal memory can
be stored in one databank.

• External memory with data transfer via DataCard:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

3,9 load the ‘Data transfer’ window

Select the drawer where you have inserted the DataCard i.e. [1] for the
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upper drawer, and [3] for the lower drawer.

You now have a choice of:

[1] DataCard status
[3] Save on DataCard
[9] Load from DataCard

DataCard status
1 Press [1] to find out what data (if any) is stored on the DataCard
The capacity is divided into two databanks: DATABANK 1 and 2
which can hold approx. 2 x 450 Kb data. Toggle between the two
databanks with the +/- zoom keys.

Save on DataCard
3 Press [3] to call up a new INFO window where you can see which data
will be transferred i.e. how many routes, waypoints, etc. and how much
space it will take up in bytes + percentage of max. storage capacity.
Choose which databank you wish to transfer the data to (use the +/-
zoom keys).
The actual date and time will be saved with the data transfer.
A name can be added for easy identification later on.

ENT Press [ENT] to activate ‘Save on DataCard’

) You will now receive a warning that existing data on the DataCard,
in the databank you have chosen, will be overwritten. You can not ‘add
more information’ to data already transferred. Whenever transferring
data either from an XX40/42/50 MKII to Databank 1 or 2 on DataCard,
or from Databank 1 or 2 on DataCard to an XX40/42/50 MKII, the data
package will replace the entire capacity in the receiving unit, except
when a TL50 Turbo Loader is connected to the unit, then you can
decide how much data you want to transfer - refer to TL50 manual

Load from DataCard

9 Press [9] to call up a new INFO window where you can see which data
is stored in Databank 1 or 2 on the DataCard - see example of display
on next page, without TL50 connected.
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+/- Use the +/- zoom keys to toggle between DATABANK 1 and 2

Load from DataCard: DATABANK-1

Data generated by: Simrad CP40
Used internal memory: 672 bytes = 0%
Used DataCard memory: 85332 bytes = 19%
Used internal memory after operation: 85332 bytes = 19%
Save date: 24-08-2000
Save time: 09:26:59
Name: MR14

Data type Amount Size

[byte]

Marks/waypoints: 52 1120
Lines: 2 284
Routes: 8 6280
Targets: 3 72
Tracks: 5 75287

Setup: 1 2289
MENU Exit Load from DataCard ENT

ENT Press [ENT] x 2 to transfer a copy of the data in DATABANK 1 to the

internal memory in the unit. Any existing data in the internal memory
will be overwritten, except when a TL50 Turbo Loader is connected to
the unit, then you can decide which data should be overwritten - refer
to TL50 manual

MENU Press [MENU] to Exit, and reboot

) When the system makes a ‘reboot’ the screen will turn black for a
brief moment, then the system will re-start and automatically return to
the active display which was on the screen before you made the
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6.1 NAV menu – (NAV inactive)

_4_
NAV
_1_ Navigation - see section 6.1.1.
_2_ Waypoint - see section 6.5.2.
_3_ Route - see section 6.5.3.
_4_ Track - see section 6.5.4.
_5_ Anchor guard - see section 6.3.

This NAV menu will appear when there is no navigation mode active.

See also section 6.2 – when navigation mode is active, section 6.3
Anchor guard, 6.4 MOB navigation, and 6.5 Navigation examples.

6.1.1 Navigation display

NAV Direct access to Navigation display

- or gain access via the menu:
MENU Call up the menu bar, and…
4,1 load Navigation display

Since there is no navigation mode active, you will receive the legend:
NAVIGATION IS OFF. To enter the basic Navigation setup display:

ENT Press [ENT] to call up Navigation setup

- see display example next page.

The default settings in the navigation setup display can only be edited
when the relevant navigation mode is active; except for the anchor
alarm settings, which can be edited at any time.

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Navigation setup:
Anchor alarm distance: 00.50nm
WP circle alarm: 00.10nm OFF
WP and cursor navigation:
XTE alarm: 00.10nm OFF
Navigation mode: RHUMBLINE
Route navigation:
XTE alarm: OFF
Auto waypoint shift: WP-circle
Track navigation:
XTE alarm: 00.10nm OFF
Auto trackpoint shift: WP-line
Navigation mode: RHUMBLINE

+/- Toggle between available values, or…

0-9 key in a new alarm limit

ENT Confirm entry

• With Anchor guard active or not:

Anchor alarm distance – When setting the anchor it is possible to set

up an alarm at the same time, so you will be warned in case you drift
too far from the anchored position. The alarm distance can be set to
anywhere from 0.01 to 9.99nm.
The alarm will automatically be reset once you are inside the limits
again.

• With the related navigation mode active:

WP circle alarm – forms a circle around each waypoint, and the alarm
distance can be set to anywhere between 0.01 and 9.99nm.
The waypoint alarm will be activated when you reach the circle or the
perpendicular line – WP line alarm – crossing through the waypoint.
When “Auto waypoint shift” is set to “WP-circle” it will override the
“WP circle alarm” function.

XTE alarm – forms a corridor along the ideal track. When crossing
one of the boundaries the XTE alarm will be activated.

The alarm will automatically reset once you are inside the limits again.
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The alarm distance can be set to anywhere between 0.01 and 9.99nm.
) In Route navigation the XTE alarm value can be specified for each
route leg – see section 5.2.

Navigation mode – RHUMBLINE navigation is used for shorter

distances, and GREAT CIRCLE for long trips, especially when crossing
at high latitudes. COMPOSITE navigation is used when not all legs in a
route are set to the same navigation mode.

Auto waypoint shift – can be set to “WP-circle”, “WP-line” or “OFF”.

When set to WP-circle, the system will change to the next waypoint in
the route after passing the circle line (border).
When set to WP-line, the system will change to next waypoint in the
route after passing the waypoint line (border).
When “Auto waypoint shift” is set to “WP-circle”, then the alarm
function at the waypoint’s circle will not be activated.

6.2 NAV menu – (NAV active)

_4_
NAV
_1_ Navigation - see section 6.2.1.
_2_ Turn NAV off - see section 6.2.3.
_3_ ETA & AVN - see section 6.2.4.
_4_ Set & drift trim - see section 6.2.5.
_5_ WP advance - see section 6.2.6.

This NAV menu will appear when navigation mode is active.

If the selected navigation mode is Waypoint navigation, then point
5:Waypoint advance will not be available and therefore the color of the
text will differ from the rest of the menu text.

See also section 6.1 NAV menu – (NAV inactive), section 6.3 Anchor
guard, 6.4 MOB navigation, and 6.5 Navigation examples.

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6.2.1 Navigation display

NAV Direct access to Navigation display

- or gain access via [MENU],[4],[1]

With navigation mode active, the navigation display will provide a

graphical steering display (highway):

C: Course over ground

C359° X0.011 S 8.2 X: XTE – Cross-track-error
S: Speed over ground
B314° D 17.3 V 7.4 B: Bearing to approaching
point
D: Distance to approaching
0.04nm 0.04nm point
V: Speed towards point
p p Route: Name of active
0.02nm
o 0.02nm route
Point: No. of approaching
point
TDG: Total distance to go
0.02nm n 0.02nm BN: Bearing to next point
TTG: Time to go (only for
Route: RTE 3 5 waypoint navigation).
BN: 16.4° TDG: 35.7nm TTG: 2h34m

n Ship’s position and course in relation to intended track.

n
o Intended track between two waypoints or from ship’s position when
NAV is activated.

p XTE alarm lines – an alarm will be activated if the ship moves across
the lines (if the alarm is enabled).

Refer to section 6.1.1 for alarm setup.

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6.2.2 Navigation setup

If you wish to make any changes in the navigation setup, you can
quickly enter the navigation setup display by pressing [ENT] from the
navigation display (graphical steering display).

ENT Quick access to navigation setup from active navigation display, or…
-refer to display example and description of functions in section 6.1.1.

6.2.3 NAV mode – Turn NAV off

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

4,2 turn off navigation mode

6.2.4 NAV mode – ETA & AVN

) Navigation mode must be active to call up the ETA & AVN display.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

4,3 load the ETA & AVN display

ETA:
Arrival time: 12:46
Date: 12-02-2001
ETA mode: AUTO ETA speed: 10.0kn

AVN:
Velocity: 12.5kn
Planned arrival time: 09:24
Date: 12-02-2001

Route: RTE 3 1

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ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival - refers to the inserted local time,

and can be calculated to any point used for navigation.

AVN – Approximate Velocity Necessary – is automatically calculated

in knots after you key in the planned arrival time and date.

In route navigation the approaching point and present speed over

ground (AUTO) is automatically used for the calculation.

You can change to any waypoint in the route and also insert an alterna-
tive ETA speed (MANUAL).

ENT Open for change – in route navigation the approaching point is

automatically suggested and present speed is used for calculation.

If required – go to, and…

0-9 Insert alternative routepoint – only in Route navigation.

Go to ETA mode, and…

+/- Select AUTO or MANUAL

Go to AVN, and…

0-9 Insert time and date

ENT Confirm entry

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6.2.5 NAV mode – Set & drift trim display

) The readings rely on data from external log and compass, and
navigation mode must be active.

The Set & drift trim display will provide information on actual and
mean speed, velocity and wind.
- see also section 4.2 Set & drift display.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

4,4 load the Set & drift trim display

X: XTE
S/kn Av. S
-3 -2 -1 1 2 3
Cross-track-
7.4 6.3 error.
V/kn Av. V
-3 -2 -1 1 2 3
7.2 7.4 D: Distance
W/ kn Av. W to point.
-3 -2 -1 1 2 3
7.6 7.2
B: 258° X: 0.011nm D: 1.18nm

0.02nm 0.02nm

Route: RTE 3 5

ENT Open for change

ENT Reset mean speed indication in display

6.2.6 NAV mode – Waypoint advance

½
MENU Call up the menu bar, and…
4,5 activate shift to next waypoint
- it will require that navigation mode is active and that “a next
waypoint” exists.
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6.3 Anchor guard

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

4,5 activate the anchor guard function
- the chart display will provide an impression of the vessel’s position in
relation to the alarm circle.

To check/change the preset alarm distance:

NAV Direct access to Navigation display
- or gain access via the menu:
MENU Call up the menu bar, and…
4,1 load the navigation display

ENT Press [ENT] to call up the navigation setup display

Move cursor to the Anchor alarm distance

0-9 Enter new value with numeric keys

ENT Confirm the change

To turn Anchor guard off again:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

4,2 turn anchor guard off

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6.4 MOB navigation

The MOB – Man overboard – display will be activated if you press the
blue [MOB] key on the CPXX keypad and hold it depressed for two
seconds, or activate an external MOB switch. The MOB display will
provide all relevant data for an efficient rescue operation – see display
examples on the rear of the front page.

To turn the MOB function off again:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

4,2 turn the MOB function off

To check the last activated MOB position:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

2,6 select MOB position

6.5 Navigation examples

Relevant for all navigation modes are:

- the navigation display with graphical steering – section 6.2.1.
- the ETA & AVN display with Estimated Time of Arrival and
Approximate Velocity Necessary to reach a given point at a
specific time – section 6.2.4.
- the *Set & drift display with indication of how fast the current is
moving in knots, in what direction (true) it is moving and what
direction in relation to the vessel (relative) – section 4.2
- the *Set & drift trim display with information on actual and mean
speed over ground, velocity (VMG) and water speed – section 6.2.5.
* These readings rely on data from external log and compass.

6.5.1 Chart/cursor navigation. 6.5.2 Waypoint navigation.

6.5.3 Route navigation. 6.5.4 Track navigation.
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6.5.1 Chart/cursor navigation

Cursor navigation is the easiest and most straightforward way of
navigation – point and go.

CHART Shortcut to chart 1 display

Press the cursor key to activate the cursor, then move the cursor to
your destination

GOTO Call up “Select NAV mode” window, and…

1 select “Cursor”

A course line will now be drawn from actual position (ship’s position)
to destination point (cursor’s position).

Next destination: While on the way, you can easily move the cursor
to the next destination, and when ready to change navigation leg…

GOTO Press [GOTO] and [2] to…

2 “Restart to approaching point”
- A new course line will be drawn from ship’s position to destination.

It is possible to mix and match the data you require to have on the
screen e.g. ½ window for the chart display, ¼ window for the
navigation display, and ¼ window for the Set & drift trim display,
maybe. The choice is yours. Refer to section 2.1 Fundamentals of the
PAGE and WINdow system.

To turn NAV mode off again:

GOTO Press [GOTO] and [3] to…

3 “Turn NAV off” from active chart display
or…

MENU Press [MENU] and [4], [2] to…

4,2 “Turn NAV off” via the menu

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6.5.2 Waypoint navigation

There are two ways of activating Waypoint navigation:
From the chart or from the menu.

From the chart:

CHART Shortcut to chart 1 display

Press the cursor key to activate the cursor, then move the chart cursor
to your destination waypoint (or select it from the WPlist - see below)

GOTO Select NAV mode, and…

2 Select Waypoint from WPlist (if chart cursor is placed on a WP, this
WP will be highlighted in the WPlist.
This will activate the pop-up window “Navigate to WP” - now follow
the procedure from the ) a few lines down.

From the menu:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…
4,2 select “WP” in Navigation menu

) This will activate the pop-up window “Navigate to WP” from where
you can choose which waypoint you wish to sail to:
Use the cursor to scroll up/down in the waypoint list, or place cursor
on the WP number, and…

+/- Scroll up/down with +/- keys, or…

0-9 Key in the number of the waypoint you wish to sail to

ENT Start navigation

A course line will now be drawn from ship’s position to destination

waypoint.

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screen e.g. ½ window for the chart display, ¼ window for the
navigation display, and ¼ window for the Set & drift trim display,
maybe. The choice is yours. Refer to section 2.1 Fundamentals of the
PAGE and WINdow system.

To turn NAV mode off again:

GOTO Press [GOTO] and [3] to…

3 “Turn NAV off” from active chart display with cursor on
or…
MENU Press [MENU] and [4], [2] to…
4,2 “Turn NAV off” via the menu

6.5.3 Route navigation

To start Route navigation will require that at least one route is stored in
the memory. Refer to section 3.3.9 PLOT function.

When navigating in a route, you will have a graphical steering display

to navigate by, see section 6.2.1. Know your ETA – Estimated Time of
Arrival, and your AVN – Average Velocity Necessary, see section
6.2.4. Call up the Set & drift display, see section 4.2.

There are two ways of activating Route navigation:

From the chart or from the menu.

From the chart:

CHART Shortcut to chart 1 display

Press cursor key to activate the cursor

GOTO Select NAV mode

3 Select Route (if chart cursor is placed on a route, this route will be
suggested)

This will activate the pop-up window “Navigate in route” - now follow
the procedure from the ) a few lines further ahead.
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From the menu:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…
4,3 select “ROUTE” in Navigation menu

) This will activate the pop-up window “Navigate in route” from

where you can choose which route you wish to select for navigation:

+/- Scroll up/down in the route list until the correct route number / name
appears

Use the cursor to move around in the window if anything needs to be

changed – such as Direction in route, etc.

0-9 Key in the number of the waypoint you wish to sail to

ENT Start navigation

A course line will now be drawn from ship’s position to the first
waypoint in the route.

It is possible to mix and match the data you require to have on the
screen e.g. ½ window for the chart display, ¼ window for the
navigation display, and ¼ window for the Set & drift trim display or
ETA & AVN display, maybe. The choice is yours. Refer to section 2.1
Fundamentals of the PAGE and WINdow system.

GOTO Pressing [GOTO] from chart display during navigation will activate an
INFO window with the following functions to choose from:
1. Advance (to next waypoint in route)
2. Restart to approaching point (in case you have drifted off course)
3. Turn NAV OFF.

MENU Pressing [MENU] and [4], from an active data display during navigation
4 will give access to the following displays / feature:
1. Navigation display
2. Turn NAV off
3. ETA & AVN
4. Set & drift trim
5. WP advance

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6.5.4 Track navigation

A track is created by a series of trackpoints connected by track lines.
Using a track for navigation is somewhat like navigating in a route
with many waypoints.

) To start Track navigation will require that at least one track is stored
in the memory. Tracks which are not yet completed can not be used for
navigation. Refer to section 5.5 Start / Stop track.

When navigating in a track, you will have a graphical steering display

to navigate by, see section 6.2.1. Know your ETA – Estimated Time of
Arrival, and your AVN – Average Velocity Necessary, see section
6.2.4. Call up the Set & drift display, see section 4.2.

There are two ways of activating Track navigation:

From the chart or from the menu.

From the chart:

CHART Load chart display in active window, and…

Press cursor key to activate the cursor

GOTO Select NAV mode

4 Select Track (if chart cursor is placed on a track, this track will be
suggested).

This will activate the pop-up window “Navigate in track” - now follow
the procedure from the ) a few lines further ahead.

From the menu:

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…
4,4 select “TRACK” in Navigation menu

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where you can choose which track you wish to select for navigation:

+/- Scroll up/down in the track list until the correct track number / name
appears

Use the cursor to move around in the window if anything needs to be

changed – such as Direction in track, etc.

0-9 Key in the number of the first trackpoint you wish to sail to

Navigate in track:
Track: TRACK 1 0001
Bearing: 224° Distance: 0.000nm
Direction in track: FORWARD
Navigation from your position: YES
XTE alarm: 00.10 OFF
Auto trackpoint shift: WP-line
Navigation mode: RHUMBLINE

ENT Start navigation

A course line will now be drawn from ship’s position to the first point
of destination.

It is possible to mix and match the data you require to have on the
screen e.g. ½ window for the chart display, ¼ window for the
navigation display, and ¼ window for the Set & drift trim display or
ETA & AVN display, maybe. The choice is yours. Refer to section 2.1
Fundamentals of the PAGE and WINdow system.

GOTO Pressing [GOTO] from chart display during navigation will activate an
INFO window with the following functions to choose from:
1. Advance (to next trackpoint)
2. Restart to approaching point (in case you have drifted off course)
3. Turn NAV OFF.

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MENU Pressing [MENU] and [4], from an active data display during navigation
4 will give access to the following displays / feature:
1. Navigation display
2. Turn NAV off
3. ETA & AVN
4. Set & drift trim
5. WP advance

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7. Echo menu

_5_ The depth and temperature “instru-

ECHO ment” provides a graphical presen-
_1_ Depth & temperature diagram tation of depth and water temperature
from external equipment in relation
to time or distance.

7.1 Depth & temperature diagram

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

5,1 load Depth & temperature diagram

Present water temperature.

Present depth.
8.3°C 12:05 27.2m
[°C] 7:00 7:05 [m]
30 - - 0

Depth over
- 25 time or
20 -
distance.
- 50
Temperature
10 -
over time or
- 75 distance.

0 - - 100 Depth alarm

Alarm: min 10 m ON. max 100 m OFF setting.

ENT Call Setup for depth display

- see next page.

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Setup for Depth:

Scale for depth: 0 → 100 m
Depth min. alarm: 0010 m OFF
Depth max. alarm: 0100 m OFF
Color for depth:

Scale for temperature: 0 → 20 °C

Color for temperature:

Interval of screen: TIME

Time interval: 5 MIN.

Go to the function you wish to change

0-9 Key in new figure, or…

+/- change setting

ENT Confirm entry

Scale for depth – there are six depth scales to choose from, ranging
from 0-10m to 0-3000m. Toggle with +/- keys.

Alarm – figures for minimum and maximum depths can be inserted,

and alarms can be activated/deactivated.

Color – for depth and temperature can be changed. Toggle between

available colors by means of the +/- keys.

Scale for temperature – can be set to 0-10°, 0-20°, 0-30°, 10-20° and
–10 to 10 °C. The source for temperature is selected in NMEA setup 1
or 2.

Interval of screen – Interval for updating of screen can be related to

TIME or DISTANCE.
TIME interval can be set in 6 intervals from 5 minutes to 3 hours
(+ freeze) for refreshing of the screen.
DISTANCE can be set in 7 intervals ranging from 0.5 nm to 90 nm in
order to adjust to the boat’s speed, and you can freeze the reading.
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7.2 Special menu

_6_
SPECIAL
_1_ Speed alarm, units & language - section 7.2.1
_2_ NMEA interface - section 7.2.2
_3_ Alarm/log output - section 7.2.3
_4_ Decca lanes - section 7.2.4
_5_ Loran C - section 7.2.5
_6_ Display color - section 7.2.6
_7_ Factory settings - section 7.2.7

7.2.1 Speed alarm, units & language

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

6,1 load Speed alarm, units & language display

Setup for speed: To select

LOG speed sensor: ON new values
LOG speed calibration: 019000 PULSES/nm for this setup
Speed alarm maximum: 000.0kn OFF
Speed alarm minimum: 000.0kn OFF display – see
next page.
Setup for units:
Depth/altitude in: METERS
Distance in: NAUTICAL MILES
Speed in: KNOTS
Temperature in: DEGREE CELCIUS
Software version: CP40 MKII 4.01
TL50 version: Not connected
PAGE rotation interval: 5 sec.
Display text in: English GB
MENU Exit Accept ENT

go to the function you wish to change

0-9 Key in new values, or…

+/- toggle between available values
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ENT Confirm entry, or…

MENU exit function without making any changes

LOG speed sensor – set to ON, the dual speed display will show water
speed from external log sensor (via ECHO1 port).
- set to OFF and NMEA sentence VHW set to ON, the readout will
show water speed from external water speed instrument (via
NMEA port 1 or 2).

LOG speed calibration – calibrate log speed readout by increasing/

decreasing the number of pulses per nautical mile – see also Appendix
A.

Speed alarm – can be set to maximum and/or minimum cruising

speed. This may be handy for trawl fishing, entering into harbors with
speed limits, etc.
Speed stability and time of response can be adjusted in position setup
display, press [MENU], [2], [1], [ENT], and use the cursor key to go to
“Speed and course filter level” to adjust the setting, confirm with
[ENT].
) Press [CLR] to reset an alarm – this applies to all activated alarms in
the system.

Setup for units

- Depth/altitude in – can be set to meters (m), feet (ft) or
fathoms (fm).
- Distance in – can be calculated in nautical miles (nm),
kilometers (km) or statute miles (mi).
- Speed in – can be shown in knots (kn), kilometers/hour (kh) or
miles/hour (mh).
- Temperature in – can be shown in Celcius or Fahrenheit.

Software version – indicates which software version is installed in the

unit.

TL50 version - indicates if a TL50 Turbo Loader is connected and

which version software is implemented.

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PAGE rotation interval – can be set to anywhere between 03 to 99

seconds. Refer to “Fundamentals of the WINdow and PAGE system”
in section 2.1 for more details on how the function works.

Display text in – as standard the CPXX is supplied with the following

display languages to choose from: Danish (DK), English (GB), English
(US), French (F), German (D), Italian (I), Nederlands (NL), Spanish
(E), Swedish (S) and Portuguese (P).

7.2.2 Interface setup, NMEA

The CPXX has 2 in/out ports:

1. NMEA1 contains both an NMEA port and the connection for the
dual station. The NMEA1 data from the main unit is available from
NMEA2 port on the dual station.
2. NMEA2 is recommended for standard NMEA interfacing.

The two ports can be set individually to:

- NMEA0183
- EXT. DGPS (External DGPS)
- NMEA0180
- NMEA0182

The next pages indicates the default settings for the interface setups.
After the interface setups will follow a description of the input and
output sentences available in the setups.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

6,2 load Interface setup

+/- Toggle between INPUT and OUTPUT

Go to, and…

+/- Toggle between individual port settings i.e. NMEA0183, EXT. DGPS,
NMEA0180, NMEA0182.

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Go to any sentence you want to change

+/- Toggle between values, and between ON and OFF

ENT Confirm entry, and accept warning (press [ENT] again), or…

MENU exit function without making any changes

Interface setup: INPUT

Port: NMEA1 – NMEA0183. NMEA2 – NMEA0183
Sentence String Status NMEA
Wind data:
Relative wind: MWV ON 2
True wind: MWV ON 2

Water data:
Water temperature: MTW ON 2
Water speed and heading: VHW OFF 1
Depth (DPT &) DBT ON 2

Heading data:
Heading: VHW ON 2

Position data:
External position, course, speed: OFF
Datum: 000
Name: World Geodetic System 1984
Position: GLL ON 2
Course: VTG ON 2
Speed: VTG ON 2

Waypoint data:
Waypoint location: WPL ON ALL

Target data:
Target latitude and longitude: TLL OFF 1

MENU Exit Accept ENT

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Interface setup: OUTPUT

Port: NMEA1 – NMEA0183. NMEA2 – NMEA0183
Sentence String NMEA1 NMEA2
Position data:
Global Position System fixdata: GGA OFF OFF
Geographic position, Lat/Lon: GLL WGS84 WGS84
Geographic position, Lat/Lon: GL2 OFF OFF
Recom. min. specific GPS data: RMC ON ON
Track made good & ground speed: VTG ON ON
Time and date: ZDA OFF OFF

Navigation data:
Autopilot sentence ‘B’: APB ON ON
Bearing & distance to waypoint: BWR OFF OFF
Recom. min. navigation info: RMB ON ON
Routes: RNN OFF OFF
Routes: RTE OFF OFF
Cross-track error, measured: XTE OFF OFF
Waypoint location: WPL OFF OFF
UTC & time to destination WP: ZTG OFF OFF

MENU Exit Accept ENT

Description of NMEA0183 version 2.0 output sentences

GLL Geographic position, latitude/longitude.
GL2 Geographic position, with 2 decimals.
GGA Global Positioning System fix data.
APB Autopilot sentence “B”.
BWR Bearing and distance to waypoint (Rhumbline).
BWC Bearing and distance to waypoint (Great circle).
RMB Recommended minimum navigation information.
RMC Recommended minimum specific GPS data.
VTG Course over ground and ground speed.
XTE Cross-Track-Error, measured
ZTG UTC & time to destination waypoint.
ZDA Time and date.
WPL Waypoint location.
RTE Routes, ONC ON Complete route, or
ONW ON Working route.
RNN Routes.
VHW Water speed and heading.
) Output must be set to NMEA0183 to receive input.
GGA is invalid when operating on external position.
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Description of NMEA0183 instrument input

WPL Waypoint data. (will only be updated every 5 seconds)
TLL Target data. (will only be updated every 5 seconds)
MTW Water temperature.
VHW Water speed and heading.
HDT Heading, True
HDG Heading, Deviation and Variation
HDM Heading, Magnetic
VWT True wind speed and angle.
VWR Relative wind speed and angle.
MWV Wind speed and angle.
DBS Depth below surface.
DBK Depth below keel.
DBT Depth below transducer.
DPT Depth, including offset.

Description of NMEA0183 external position, heading and speed

input
GLL Geographic position, latitude/longitude.
RMA Recommended minimum specific Loran C data.
RMC Recommended minimum specific GPS data.
GGA Global Positioning System fix data.
VTG Track made good (course) and ground speed.
) Input is only valid when output is set to NMEA0183.

The external position can be set to OFF, ON, or Dead reckoning where
you can enter a speed value.

When set to Dead reckoning, the system can function as a Navigation

simulator, which can be used for demonstration purpose or for
practicing ‘live’ navigation in ‘off season’. See further details in
Appendix A under ‘Navigation simulator’.

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7.2.3 Interface setup, alarm/log

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

6,3 load Interface setup alarm/log display

Interface setup, alarm:

Output (pin 1,2): OFF
Alarm stand-by level: LOW

Interface setup, pos-status:

Output (pin 4,6): OFF
Pos-status, stand-by level: LOW
Interface setup, log:
Output (pin 5,6): ON
MENU Exit Accept ENT

The stand-by level can be either: LOW = 0 volt or HIGH = 5 volt.

Use cursor to move around in display, and…

+/- toggle between available settings with the +/- keys

ENT Confirm entry, or…

MENU exit function without making any changes

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7.2.4 Decca lanes

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

6,4 load decca chain display

+/- Leaf through the available chains – see below.

ENT Confirm entry

List of decca chains:

00 S Baltic 0A 24 Skagerak 10B
01 Vestlandet 0E 25 N Persian 5C
02 SW British 1B 26 S Persian 1C
03 North Humber 2A 27 Bombay 7B
04 Holland 2E 28 Calcutta 8B
05 British 3B 29 Bangladesh 6C
06 Lofoten, Norway 3E 30 Hokkaido 9C
07 German 3F 31 Tohoku 6C
08 N Baltic 4B 32 Kyusyu 7C
09 NW Spanish 4C 33 Namaqua 4A
10 Trondelag (N) 4E 34 Cape chain 6A
11 English 5B 35 E Province 8A
12 N Bothnian 5F 36 Dampier 8E
13 S Spanish 6A 37 Port Hedld 4A
14 N Scottish 6C 38 Hokuriku 2C
15 Finland 6E 39 Newfoundld. 2C
16 Danish 7B 40 Cabot strt 6B
17 Irish 7D 41 Nova Scotia 7C
18 Finnmarken 7E 42 Salaya 2F
19 French 8B 43 Kanto 8C
20 S Bothnian 8C 44 SW Africa 9C
21 Hebridean 8E 45 Natal 10C
22 Frisian 9B 46 Shikoku 4C
23 Helgeland 9E

To change the position readouts to decca mode, see section 4.1 under
Position setup, where “Display POS as” can be toggled to “decca”.

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7.2.5 Loran C

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

6,5 load Loran C chain display

+/- Leaf through available chain numbers – see below.

If required, go to the slaves, and…

+/- Toggle between available slaves (not all chains have more than one
slave)

0-9 and it is possible to alter the figures in the time delay

If required, go to Offset, and key in a positive or negative offset

0-9 Key in a positive or negative offset to the time delay (toggle positive/
negative with +/-)

ENT Confirm entry

List of Loran C chains:

Central Pacific 4990 Commando Lion 5970
Gulf of Alaska 7960 North West Pacific 9970
Southeast U.S. 7980 Norwegian Sea 7970
Great Lakes 8970 Mediterranean Sea 7990
Northeast U.S. 9960 Icelandic 9980
Canadian West Coast 5990 Saudi Arabia South 7170
Canadian East Coast 5930 Saudi Arabia North 8990
Labrador Sea 7930 Eastern U.S.S.R. 7950
West Coast U.S. 9940 Western U.S.S.R. 8000
North Pacific 9990

To change the position readouts to Loran C mode, see section 4.1

under Position setup, where “Display POS as” can be toggled to
“Loran C”.

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7.2.6 Display color

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

6,6 load the Palette setup

Palette setup: 1 There is a

Name: BRIGHT DAY - WHITE total of nine
Text: palettes,
Background: numbered
Data cursor: from 1 to 9.
Frame/fill in pop-up window:
Active frame:
Inactive frame:
Menu text:
Inactive menu text:
Menu text highlight:
Menu background:
Menu highlight:
Menu frame:
Menu example: POS SPECIAL
Chart colors:
Ship & Cursor:
Landfilling:
Background:
CHART1 - CHART2
Depth 1:
Depth 2:
Depth 3:
Grid:
MENU Exit Accept ENT

Palette 1 to 4 are preset to bright daylight (sunshine) in 1 and 2, no. 3

to normal daylight, and no. 4 to nightlight, and they are not adjustable.
Palette 5 to 9 can be customized to suit individual needs and wishes. If
you wish to make your own special palette setup in e.g. Palette 5, then:

5 Select Palette 5

Go to, and…
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A-Z Rename display – max. 31 characters,

- refer to “Naming of routes, points, etc.” in section 2.6.

+/- Toggle between available color settings

ENT Confirm new setup

7.2.7 Factory settings

It will be possible to erase a single category of objects entered into the
unit by the user – for example, if moving to a different place in the
world you may no longer need the routes, etc. you have in the memory.
However, an alternative is to store the data on a DataCard - refer to
section 5.8.

If the unit is still “alive” but has ceased to respond to normal operation,
it could become necessary to return to ALL factory presets – but first
check “Troubleshooting” in section 8.10.

) Activating the “Return to all factory presets!” will erase all settings
including user data i.e. waypoints, routes, tracks, etc., and restore the
basic settings from the factory.

Show test display

Information in this display is for technicians only.

MENU Call up the menu bar, and…

6,7 activate Factory settings display
- see display example next page.

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DELETE MEMORY:
1 Delete all WAYPOINTS
2 Delete all ROUTES
3 Delete all LINES

4 Delete all TRACKS

5 Delete all TARGETS

Used memory: 0%

Factory presets:
6 Return to CHART presets

7 Return to all factory presets

0 Show test display

MENU Exit

To activate any of the above-mentioned functions, please follow the

instructions in the display, or exit without making any changes by
pressing [MENU].

Attempting to make any type of change from this display will first of
all generate a WARNING display that you are about to erase some or all
data/settings.
If you are absolutely sure, press [CLR] to complete the job.
If not absolutely sure, then press [MENU] to exit the function.

Master reset (will return all settings to factory presets)

In case, for some reason, the unit is totally locked i.e. no immediate
response from the keypad, the unit can be reset by disconnecting the
power supply and then started up again.

If this does not solve the problem, however, then a master reset can be
performed by disconnecting the power supply, reconnect the cable and
then press [PWR] + [CLR] at the same time, and hold both keys
depressed until a picture appears on the screen.

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8.1 Installation of CP40/42 DGPS Chartplotter

The CP40/42 can be flat or bracket mounted – overhead, bulkhead or console.

2 4 5 (9 .6 )
1 1 (0 .4 )

2 5 (1 .0 )
5 2 (2 .1 )
3 1 2 (1 2 .3 )
3 5 4 (1 3 .9 )
3 6 5 (1 4 .4 )

Console Overhead Bulkhead

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Flush mounting:

Removable corner.

See template for instructions!

(7 .6 )
(7 .9 )
(8 .2 )
(8 .7 )
192
202
20 8
22 0

337 (1 3 .3 )
347 (1 3 .7 )
353 (1 3 .9 )
365 (1 4 .4 )

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8.2 Installation of CP50 DGPS Chartplotter

The CP50 can be flat or bracket mounted – overhead*, bulkhead* or console.

2 9 5 (1 1 .6 )
7 4 (2 .9 )

9 (0 .4 )
1 1 6 (4 .6 )
3 7 6 (1 4.8 )
4 1 9 (1 6.5 )
4 4 5 (1 7.5 )

Console mounting

* Overhead and bulkhead

mounting is only possible if
using a distance piece.
1 96 (7 .7)

2 0 (0.8)

7 5 (3.0)

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Flush mounted CP50: Removable corners, example:

See template for instructions:

(10 .4 )

(11 .1 )
(11 .6 )
(10 .7)
2 63

2 95
27 3
28 3

41 3 (1 6.3 )
42 3 (1 6.7 )
43 3 (1 7.0 )
44 5 (1 7.5 )

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8.3 Place of installation of display unit

The display unit can be installed on desktop, wall surface, or ceiling. Determine
the place to install the display unit that is convenient for navigation and general
operation after considering the following suggestions:
- a place where you can see the ship’s bow when you raise your eyes from the
display.
- a place where there is limited exposure to direct sunlight – see environment
temperature limits in 8.11 Specifications.
- a place where there is good ventilation and minimum vibration.
- a place where the minimum distance to a magnetic compass is 500mm (20”).

8.4 Installation of Dual Station DS40/42/50

The DS40/4250 is a remote control unit for the CPXX DGPS Chartplotter.
The units DS40/42 and CP40/42 are identical in size, and so are the units DS50
and CP50, so the same installation guides can be used when performing the
installation. The dual station unit does not have to match the main unit in size, as
all the mentioned units are compatible.

CPXX color DS40/42(color/B&W) / DS50(color)

AN T W IND AL AR M N M E A2 N M E A1 E CH O 1 E CH O 2 R AD A R PWR
AN T W IND AL AR M NM E A2 NM E A1 E CH O 1 E CH O 2 R AD AR PWR

Power

Ground 15 meters of cable (not extendable) Power

Ground

A special connection cable of 15 meters with two male plugs is supplied with the
DS40/42/50. Push one of the male plugs into the receptacle marked NMEA1 on
the back of the CPXX and the second into the DS40/50. The NMEA1 interface
from the main unit is transferred to the dual station via the connection cable and
is available on the dual station’s NMEA2 receptacle.

) Refer to section 8.6 for details on pin numbers.

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The connection cable between the dual station and the main unit is a special pair-
twisted cable of 15 meters (not extendable), which consists of the following
wires:

104.3002.023

8.4.1 Operation of DS40/42/50 Dual Station

The main unit and the dual station operate in parallel.

All key commands are relayed to the main unit – CPXX – and the display picture
is instantly transferred back via a high speed data link.
Adjust light/contrast in screen and background light in keypad via the [PWR]
key.
Eject keys and cartridge drawers are blinded, and can not be opened on dual
station.
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8.5 Installation of antenna

The antenna must be placed in a position where tall con-
structions, steel wires, masts, etc. do not obstruct the view
to the satellites. Do not, however, mount the antenna in the
top of a mast or tower, as this may degrade the COG and
SOG readings, especially if DGPS is used. Do not place
the antenna close to sources of electrical interference, such
as radar, satcom, etc. If installing the GPS antenna close to
other antennas it must be placed either above or below the
radiation beams. There is full coverage down to 20° below
the horizon.

Satcom VHF Radar

Beam area – avoid installing the GPS antenna inside

the beam areas.

Mounting of DGPS antenna MGL-3

Mount the antenna on a standard US 1” 14 thread pipe,
or optional standard antenna mount. Tighten firmly, but
only by hand – no use of tools. Attach the antenna cable
to the TNC socket.

6 Mounting of GPS antenna RS5640

Loosen the screw (1) of the antenna adapter. Guide the antenna
7
cable (2) through the adapter and connect it to the antenna.
Screw the US 1” 14 mount adapter (3) firmly onto the optional
2 antenna mount (4). Press (5) the antenna into the adapter and
1
turn it (6) approx. ½ to 1 turn counter clockwise to “catch” the
3 thread. Turn (7) clockwise 1 to 2 turns and firmly secure the
antenna with the lock screw (1).
4 ) Do not close the small ventilation hole at the bottom, and do
not attempt to open the antenna.

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8.6 Electrical connections (connectors, seen from solder side)

PWR (male mini-con-x) ECHO2 (male mini-con-x) ECHO1 (male mini-con-x)

1: + 10-32 Vdc, red (brown) 1: Speed log
3: - Battery, black (blue) -SEALED- 2: 5V supply speed log
2: Earth 3: NC
No connection available 4: Shield
in this model! 5: NC
6: Shield
7: Temp.

BAT+
°
°
BAT-

NMEA2 (male multi-con-x) NMEA1 (female multi-con-x) ALARM (male mini-con-x)

1: RTS (TL50) 1: + 10-32 V out (Dual Station) 1: RELAY A, white
2: DTR (TL50) 2: - Battery out (Dual Station) 2: RELAY B, brown
3: RXD (TL50) 3: DO / RI (Dual Station) 3: MOB, yellow
4: TXD (TL50) 4: DO / RI (Dual Station) 4: POS STATUS, green
5: GND 5: GND 5: LOG OUT, grey
6: NMEA2 TX A (DATA OUT) 6: NMEA1 TX A (DATA OUT) 6: GND, pink
7: NMEA2 TX B (RETURN) 7: NMEA1 TX B (RETURN)
8: NMEA2 RX A (DATA IN) 8: NMEA1 RX A (DATA IN)
9: NMEA2 RX B (RETURN) 9: NMEA1 RX B (RETURN)

° °
4

External MOB switches: External log/pos-status relay

Pin 5/4
Pin 3 ° °
Pin 6 ° ° Pin 6
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8.6.1 Power supply connections

The internal voltage regulator will allow the CPXX to operate normally over the
power supply voltage range from 10 to 32 Vdc. Connection between the CPXX
and the external power supply is accomplished by means of the supplied power
cable, which is approximately 1.5 meters long.

After connecting the cable to the power source, push the plug as far as it will go
into the three pin receptacle marked “PWR” on the rear of the cabinet and turn
the plug’s coupling ring clockwise until it makes a click.

8.6.2 Fuse
Warning! A fuse should always be installed to protect the unit.
Using a fuse which is not specified for your equipment can cause it to blow the
instant the CPXX is switched on or it will not protect the equipment as intended
– see fuse rating in section 8.11 Specifications.

8.6.3 NMEA0183 interface connections

NMEA0183 interface connections are made to the receptacle marked “NMEA1”
or “NMEA2” on the rear of the cabinet – turn the plug’s coupling ring clockwise
until it stops.
) The CPXX must be turned off while connecting/disconnecting the interface
cable.

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8.7 Optional connections

General e.g. Autopilot or performance instruments
CPXX NMEA
Pin 6 White TX A (DATA OUT
Pin 7 Brown TX B (RETURN)
Pin 8 Yellow RX A (DATA IN)
Pin 9 Green RX B (RETURN)

EQ40/50 Echosounder
CPXX NMEA EQ40/50 NMEA
Pin 6 White TX A (DATA OUT) Pin 8 Yellow RX A (DATA IN)
Pin 7 Brown TX B (RETURN) Pin 9 Green RX B (RETURN)
Pin 8 Yellow RX A (DATA IN) Pin 6 White TX A (DATA OUT)
Pin 9 Green RX B (RETURN) Pin 7 Brown TX B (RETURN)

RS2800 Color Trackplotter

CPXX NMEA RS2800 Port 1 to 4
Pin 6 White TX A (DATA OUT) Pin 5
Pin 7 Brown TX B (RETURN) Pin 9

Differential Beacon Receiver (Set Interface to EXT. DGPS)

CPXX NMEA
Pin 8 Yellow RX A (DATA IN)
Pin 9 Green RX B (RETURN)

IS11 (Dataline) Data Box

CPXX NMEA Data Box
Pin 6 White TX A (DATA OUT) + Radio nav input
Pin 7 Brown TX B (RETURN) -
Pin 8 Yellow RX A (DATA IN) WHT NMEA bus to
Pin 9 Green RX B (RETURN) GRN repeaters

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Overview of optional connections:

•Dual station DS40/42/50

•Performance instruments

•Color Trackplotter RS2800

•Differential Beacon Receiver

•Water speed and temperature sensor

•Autopilot

•Radar

•Yeoman digitizer

•Other equipment via NMEA 0183, 0182,

0180

•NMEA Buffer RS5345

8.8 Preventive maintenance

Surface cleaning – to keep the CPXX cabinet and display screen clean, wipe the
surfaces with a clean damp cloth. For heavier cleaning, use a clean, damp cloth
which has been dipped in a solution of a mild dish detergent and water. Wring
out firmly before wiping the unit.
) Never use cleaning solutions containing spirit or alcohol.

Electrical connections – periodically check the electrical connections. Make

sure that connections are tight and that no cables are frayed or worn.

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8.9 Repair and service

The CPXX is sealed and does not contain any user serviceable parts. Opening of
this unit will void its warranty. If the CPXX requires servicing or repair, call your
authorized SIMRAD dealer, but first check section 8.10 Troubleshooting.

Spare parts – fuses may be bought from a chandler or a marine supply store.
Use only fuses specified for this unit – see 8.11 Specifications.
If you require a SIMRAD part, please contact your authorized dealer.

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8.10 Troubleshooting

For all fault finding, first check that the supply voltage is between 10 – 32 V dc.

Symptom Check Remedy

No picture on display Check that the unit is turned Press the [PWR] key on
screen. on. keypad.
Check fuse in CPXX power Replace fuse. Use only type
cable. F6.3A.
Picture appears on the Adjust the image as desired
display screen, but image by pressing the [PWR] key,
is too dark or too bright. adjust light/contrast, and
press the [ENT] key.
No normal picture or Turn unit off and on again.
key operation.
Check via [MENU], [1], [3] if Remove C-MAP chart if
C-MAP chart is defective. defective.
Disconnect power and
connect power again.
Return to factory presets,
see section 7.2.7.
No GPS position update. Check external position to
be OFF, refer to interface
display in [MENU], [6], [2].
Check antenna and cable. Replace antenna or cable.
Screen update is Check that the stored Tracks Turn off “Course line” in the
extremely slow. and Routes (not currently in “Edit route” display for each
use) are not all drawn up on stored route – see section
the chart. 5.2 , and turn off “Display
track” in the “Track” display
– see section 5.6

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8.11 Specifications of the CP40/42/50 MKII

General data
Power supply: 12 & 24V dc (10-32V dc max) 20 Watts.
Dimensions: - CP40/42: H:220 (8.8”) x L:365 (14.6”) x D:75 (3”) mm.
- CP50: H:300 (12”) x L: 445 (17.8”) x D: 90 (3.6”) mm.
Environment: 0°C to +50°C, waterproof USC 46 CFR and IP55.
Housing: Casted aluminum back, polycarbonate front.
Weight CP40: 3.7 kg (7.4 lbs.).
Weight CP50: 5.3 kg (10.6 lbs.).
Display: TFT/ATFT color, power backlight, 10.4 in. = 640x480 pixels,
13.8 in. = 640x480 pixels.
Presentation: 4 pages (screen layers) each with several screen combinations.
Manual operation or automatic rotation of the 4 pages.
Interfacing: 2 ports in/out NMEA 0183/0182/0180.
Alarm/log Alarm relay (contact closure).
output: 200 pulses/nm (5 Volt pulses).
Fuse: F6.3A.

GPS section (Prepared for SDGPS)

Receiver type: 14 channel parallel, C/A code, 8 state Kalman filter.
Accuracy: - standard: Position: 8m RMS*
15m – 95% of fixes.
Speed: 0.1 kn*
Heading: 1°*
- DGPS: Position: 2-5m RMS
Speed: 0.1 kn
Heading: 0.1°
Speed filter: 10 settings.
Update rate: 1 second interval, typical
Dynamics: Velocity: 600 km/h
Acceleration: 10m/s2
*The accuracy is measured on a satellite constellation with HDOP <8 and without SA. The US Department of
Defense has intentionally degraded the accuracy for civil users to <100m in 95% of the position fixes.

GPS Antenna RS5640

Type: Quadrifilar Helix.
Dimensions: L:230mm, D:38mm
Weight: 150gr

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DGPS Antenna MGL-3

Type: Patch (GPS) H-field (diff.).
Dimensions: H:75mm, D:127mm
Weight: 600gr

Environment: -35°C to +75°C, 95% rel.

Mounting: 1” 14 thread (standard US).
Cable: 10m RG58 (standard).
Max. 15m RG58 (option).
Max. 30m RG213 (option).

Chartplotter section
Chart system: C-MAP NT
Presentation: Two charts in different scales on screen simultaneously.

Options
Sunhood
Simrad DataCards
TL50 Turbo Loader
C-MAP electronic charts NT
6-channel NMEA Buffer RS5345
DS40/42 Dual station, 10” TFT/ATFT color or monochrome LCD screen.
DS50 Dual station, 14” color LCD screen.

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Glossary of terms

Active display – is the display placed in the window with the highlighted frame
on the screen. Only the active display on the screen is operable. Press the [WIN]
key to toggle which display (window) should be the active one on the screen with
the highlighted frame. Switch between active displays (windows) as required.

Active window – is recognized by the window on the screen with the highlighted
frame. A new active window can be selected via the menu, press [MENU] and
toggle active window by pressing [WIN] repeatedly, then select a new display
from one of the menus. The window you selected in the menu bar will now have
the highlighted frame and are therefore the new active window on the screen.

Almanac – a satellite’s almanac data, is data which determines an approximate

lane for satellites in orbit. The almanac data is used by the GPS receiver to find
and lock onto the satellite signal. The CPXX has a built-in basic almanac.

AVN – Approximate Velocity Necessary – to arrive at a specific waypoint at a

specific time.

Bearing – is the direction of where to go e.g. towards a specific waypoint.

Course – Course Over Ground, magnetic or true. The direction of which the
vessel is moving.

dGPS – differential data is received from built-in DGPS module or an external

DGPS Receiver.

DGPS – the position is being corrected by differential data.

ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival – at a specific waypoint if keeping a steady

speed.

Grid - on chart can be set to AUTO / ON / OFF.

ON = the grid is always visible on the chart display.
OFF = the grid is turned off and will not show on the chart display.
AUTO = the grid will not appear in the ordinary chart display, but will be there
when in overzoom and when “Chart” is turned off in the Chart setup, which
means that there will be no World chart presented and no C-MAP charts
presented – only user-made data such as waypoints, routes, lines and tracks, etc.
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Great circle – the shortest distance on the globe.

Heading – the direction of which the vessel is pointing.

Interface – the connection between two pieces of equipment.

Lock cursors – will lock the cursors in two chart displays on the same screen
and thus make the cursor movements synchronized. When moving the cursor to
search for e.g. a harbor in one chart (large scale), the other chart (small scale)
will automatically follow and thus reveal the details. This process is very
demanding and may take some seconds extra for updating.

LOG speed calibration – the unit is preset to receive 19000 pulses per nautical
mile from the log transducer (paddle wheel). However the figure might have to
be changed to compensate for various transducers and actual water flow passing
the transducer. The correct pulse rate is calculated by:
19000 x indicated speed (e.g. 4kn) = 15.200 pulses/nm
actual speed (GPS) (e.g. 5kn)

Measurement units – the user may select the displayed units to be one of the
following: m meters
ft feet, 1 foot is 0.3048 meters
fm fathoms, 1 fathom is 1.8288 meters
nm nautical mile, 1 nm is 1,852 meters
kn knots, nautical mile per hour
km kilometer, 1 km is 1,000 meters
kh kilometer per hour
mi statute mile, 1 mile is 1,609 meters
mh mile per hour

MENU – the selection of main menus will be shown in the upper part of the
screen. Leaf through the menus by means of the cursor key and select the
highlighted menu by pressing the [ENT] key, or use the numerical keys to
activate one of the menus.

Navigation simulator - the chartplotter function features a built-in navigation

simulator which can be used for demonstration purpose or for practicing ‘live’
navigation in ‘off season’.
Navigation to cursor or waypoint, in route or in track is started as described in
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chapter 6. The navigation simulator is started via the NMEA interface setup:
Press [MENU],[6],[2]; go to ‘OFF’ next to ‘External position, course, speed:’
and press the [+] zoom key twice to toggle to: Dead reck.; move cursor to the
right and enter a speed value of e.g. 10 knots; press [ENT] twice.
The ship symbol will now ‘sail’ to the point of destination directly or via the
route you have selected and you can see how the alarms and automatic waypoint
shift all work, as if you were sailing yourself. You can also simulate making a
track trailing the ship or plotting eventmarks, etc. as the ship is ‘sailing’.

NMEA – National Marine Electronics Association. The NMEA is an

organization of manufacturers of marine electronics equipment. They have
adopted the NMEA0183 as a standard for communications between various types
of marine electronic equipment.

Port side – left (red). Opposite to Starboard – right (green).

Release cursors – see “Lock cursors”.

Restart to approaching point – will automatic re-calculate the navigation data

from current position to approaching point.

Rhumbline – is the straight line to a waypoint on a chart.

Route name – each route can be given a name for easy identification.

Speed – Speed Over Ground, measured in knots, kilometers, and miles.

Starboard side – right (green). Opposite to Port – left (red).

TFT display – Thin-Film Transistor (Active matrix).

Trackpoint advance – will automatically shift to the next trackpoint in the track
and provide new steering details (Track navigation).

UTC – Universal Time Coordinates, which is equal to standard time in London

(GMT). UTC is not affected by the local summertime adjustments.

Velocity (VMG) – speed towards approaching waypoint.

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Waypoint advance – will automatically shift to the next waypoint in the route
and provide new steering details (Route navigation).

Waypoint name – a name can be added to each waypoint for easy identification.

WPplot – instant storage of actual position as a waypoint.

XTE – Cross-Track-Error (-Distance), measured magnitude of the position error

perpendicular to the intended track.

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Select the appropriate datum by insert- 032 Corrego Allegre

ing the number prefix: Press [MENU], 033 Djakarta
[2], [1], [ENT], and key in the desired 034 DOS 1968
number by means of the numerical keys 035 Easter Island 1967
or the +/- keys, confirm entry by [ENT]. 036 Gandajika Base
037 Guam 1963
000 World Geodetic System 1984 038 GUX 1 Astro
001 World Geodetic System 1984 039 Hjorsey 1955
002 European 1950 040 Hong Kong 1963
003 European 1979 041 Indian
004 North American 1927 042 Ireland 1965
005 North American 1983 043 ISTS 073 Astro 1969
006 Geodetic Datum 1983 044 Johnston Island 1961
007 Ordnance Survey of GB 1936 045 Kandawala
008 South American 1969 046 Kerguelen Island
009 Adindan 047 Kertau 1948
010 Afgooye 048 L. C. 5 Astro
011 Ain el Abd 1970 049 Liberia 1964
012 Anna 1 Astro 1965 050 Luzon
013 Arc 1950 051 Mahe 1971
014 Arc 1960 052 Marco Astro
015 Ascension Island 1958 053 Massawa
016 Astro Beacon E 054 Merchic
017 Astro B4 Sorol Atoll 055 Mercury 1960
018 Astro Dos 71/4 056 Midway Astro 1961
019 Astronomic Station 1952 057 Minna
020 Australian Geodetic 1966 058 Modified Mercury 1968
021 Australian Geodetic 1984 059 Nahrwan
022 Bellevue (IGN) 060 Nanking 1960
023 Bermuda 1957 061 Naparima, BW1
024 Bogota Observatory 062 Observatorio 1966
025 Campo Inchauspe 063 Old Egyptian
026 Canton Astro 1966 064 Old Hawaiian
027 Cape 065 Oman
028 Cape Canaveral 066 Pico de las Nieves
029 Carthage 067 Pitcairn Astro 1967
030 Chatham 1971 068 Prov. South Chilean 1963
031 Chua Astro 069 Prov. South American 1956

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070 Puerto Rico 107 Camp Area Astro

071 Qatar National 108 Guam 1963
072 Qornoq 109 G. Segara
073 Reunion 110 Herat North
074 Rome 1940 111 HU-TZU-SHAN
075 Santo (DOS) 112 Indian (old)
076 Sao Bras 113 Qornoq Datum 1927
077 Sapper Hill 1943 114 Scoresbysund Datum 1952
078 Schwarzeck 115 Angmassalik Datum 1958
079 South Asia 116 Tanarieve Observatory 1925
080 Southeast Base 117 Timbalai
081 Southwest Base 118 Special Indian (MGRS rel.)
082 Timbalai 1948
083 Tokyo
084 Tristan Astro 1968
085 Viti Levu 1916
086 Wake-Eniwetok 1960
087 Wake Island Astro 1952
088 Zanderij
089 Finnish Datum
090 Swedish Datum
091 World Geodetic System 1984
092 World Geodetic System 1984
093 World Geodetic System 1984
094 World Geodetic System 1984
095 World Geodetic System 1972
096 World Geodetic System 1984
097 World Geodetic System 1984
098 World Geodetic System 1984
099 Lisboa Datum
100 Pulkovo 1942
101 North Am. 1927 Alaska, Can.
102 South American – Yacare
103 Old Hawaiian Maui
104 Old Hawaiian Oahu
105 Old Hawaiian Kauai
106 Bukit Rimpah

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C-MAP attributes
The optional detailed C-MAP carts can provide numerous of functions which are
accessible via symbols presented on the chart.
Place the cursor on a C-MAP object and press [ENT] to call up an info window:

Scale: 1:200000 Actual chart scale.

No user data
at cursor position
1 Edit user data -Inactive function.
2 Chart info -See below.
3 Find nearest port services -See below.
4 Bearing & dist. from A to B -Section 3.3 Info windows.
5 Lock cursors

9 Chart setup -Section 3.4 Chart setup.

0 Cursor to center -Section 3.3 Info windows.
GOTO Select NAV mode -Section 3.3.8 GOTO function.
PLOT Plot new data -Section 3.3.9 PLOT function.
PAGE More user data -Inactive function.
MENU Exit

2 Chart info will provide information on the C-MAP objects e.g. Light-
house, Depth area, Fishery zone, Navigation mark, Buoy, Fog signal,
etc. Even though it says “No attributes” for an object, you may try to
press [ENT] to see if there is additional information available for the
object. The additional information for e.g. Lighthouse could be: Lights
and Tower.

3 Find nearest port services will call up a list of symbols with relevant
information on each symbol e.g. use cursor to go to the “Port/
Marina” symbol and then use the +/- keys to highlight the location
you wish to locate on the chart by pressing [ENT].
) The chart will now zoom in on the Port/Marina location you
selected from the list.

Use the same procedure to locate a Hospital, Coast Guard, Fuel

Station, Public Telephone, Provisions, etc.
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Tide information

To gain access to the tide information, you first have to located the tide symbol –
a shape of a diamond with a T in the middle – on the chart. Place the cursor on
the symbol, and press [ENT].

The info window (see previous page) will appear on the screen. Press [2] Chart
info to call up the Tide height information.

In most places there are two high and two low tides per day. The heights of the
high tides, or the low tides, may not be the same. The height of the tide varies
with the time of year.

Object name is the location name of the Tide station.

Time zone: -1 indicates that the local time is 1 hour less than the standard time
in London (GMT).

The low and high tides are shown for one day at a time. The 24-hour time
schedule will always run from 00 hours to 24 hours each day. The information
provided will always be for the present day.

However, if you wish to see the low and high tides for a different date – in the
past or in the future – it is possible to change the date:

Day In the display there will be a red box cursor on the number of the
day in the month. Toggle to a different number (date) with the +/-
keys.

Month Use the cursor to go to the present month. Toggle to a different

month with the +/- keys.

Year Use the cursor to go to the year. Toggle to a different year with the
+/- keys.

The last four lines in the Tide display will inform of Begin Twilight, Sunrise,
Sunset and End Twilight for the present day.

Caution
The tide information system is quite accurate. However, the predictions are
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subject to variables, which, like the weather, are beyond the control of man.
The tide predictions are based on normal weather conditions. Hurricanes and
strong winds will often have a strong influence on the water level, which can
vary several meters.

Changes in a coast line, either due to natural erosion, major storms or larger man-
made constructions, like breakwaters or dredged canals, can also have influence
on the local tide situation.

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Objects organized in categories

The purpose of the C-MAP functions is to select objects, which are to be

displayed on the screen (chart). The objects are organized in categories and each
category can be selected as one, without having to decide upon almost 300
objects separately. ) Refer to section 3.4 Chart setup.

The following functions are used to enable/disable visualization of the categories

listed below:

LAND SETTINGS
Natural features: Cultural features: Landmarks:
Coastline Airport area Building, religious
Dune area Built up area Building, single
Hill area Railway Cemetery
Land elevation Road crossing Fortifid structure
Land region Road part Siloway route part
Salt pan Runway Tank
Slope topline Sloping ground Chimney
Tree point Square area Dish aerial
Vegetation area Cable, overhead Flagstaff/Flagpole
Fence line Flare stack
Natural features RIVERS: Pipeline, overhead Mast
Canal Pylon Monument
Canal bank Telepheric Radar dome plan landing
Rapids Tunnel entrance area
River Tower
River bank Windmill
Waterfall Windmotor
Lake area
Lake shore

MARINE SETTINGS
Tideways, currents: Depths: Nature of seabed:
Tideway Depth contour Sand waves
Water turbulence Shallow water blue Seabed area
Tide height Zero meter contour Spring
Soundings: Weed/Kelp
Spot sounding

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NAVAL AIDS SETTINGS

Ports: Sailmaker Caution areas:
Berthing facility-up area Fishing/diving gear Fishing facility
Causeway Scuba recharge Marine farm/culture
Checkpoint Hotel/Inn Cable, submarine
Crane Restaurant Cable area
Dam Bank/Exchange office Offshore production area
Distance mark Pharmacy Pipeline area
Dock area Port/Marina Anchor berth
Dry dock Boat hoist Anchorage area
Dyke area Fuel station Cargo transhipment area
Dyke crown Water Contiguous zone
Floating dock Electricity Continental shelf area
Gate Showers Custom zone
Harbor facility Laundrette Dumping ground
Landing place Public toilets Exclusive economic zone
Lock basin Post box Fishery zone
Oil barrier Public telephone Fishing ground
Ramp area Refuse bin Free port area
Shoreline construction Visitors’ berth Harbor area (administr.)
Slipway Chaneler Incineration area
Weir line Provisions Log pond
Small craft facility Bottle gas Military practice area
Coastguard station Car parking National territorial area
Pilot boarding place Parking for boat + trailer Restricted area
Rescue station Caravan site Sea-plane landing area
Signal station, traffic Camping site Spoil ground
Signal station, warning Sewerage pump station Straight territorial sea
Port area Public telegraph baseline
Harbor master Public radio Submarine transit lane
Coast Guard Public radiotelegraph Territorial sea area
Police
Customs
Health emergency
Post office
Yacht club
Boat yard
Marine electronics
Electric/electronic repairs
Engine repairs
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Tracks, routes: Lights: Signals:

Deep water route part Light Anchor point
Deep water route centrel. Light, moiré effect Cairn
Fairway Light float Chain/Wire
Ferry route Light vessel Fog signal
Navigation line Radar reflector
Precautionary area Top mark
Radar line Buoys: Navigational aid, generic
Radar range Cardinal Extended nav.aid,generic
Radio calling Installation Radar station
Recomm. route centreline Isolated danger Radar transponder beacon
Recommended track Lateral Radio station
Recomm. traffic lane part Safe water
Traffic separation line Special purpose
Traffic sep. boundary Generic
Traffic sep. crossing
Traffic sep. lane part
Traffic sep. roundabout
Traffic separation zone
Two-way route part

PAPER CHART SETTINGS

Names: Compass distance:
Text Control point
Compass
Local magnetic anomaly

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Active display 111 C-MAP - continued,

Active window 7,111 - insertion/removal 20
Agents end of manual - port information 117
Alarms, - tide information 118
- anchor 66
- reset 84 Combination displays 7
- speed 83 Contrast and light settings 10
- WP-circle 66 Course and bearing 38
- WP-line 66 Cursor function 18,22,23
- XTE 66,68,113 - cursor color 32
Almanac 45,111 - navigation 29,74
Anchor guard 29,72
Antenna, Data transfer via DataCard or disc 62
- altitude mode 38 Datum 35,37
- installation 101 - list 115
Daylight 92
CE declaration 127 Dead reckoning 88,
Chart menu 17 Decca lanes 90
- auto chart select 32 Delete memory 93
- built-in world chart 19 Depth,
- chart info 117 -depth & temperature diagram 81
- chart presets 93 - display depth in position display 38
- chart scales 19 DGPS setup 47
- C-MAP attributes 32,117 - external DGPS 48
- color of ship/cursor symbol 92 - list of beacon stations 47
- depth levels 32 Display color 92
- extended level range 32 DOP limit 46
- find nearest port services 117 DSC alarm 49
- grid 32,111 Dual station,
- lines on chart 32 - connection cable 99,100
- lock/release cursors 22,112 - operation 100
- orientation 32
- rotation resolution 32 Echo menu 81
- routes on chart 32 Electrical connections,
- setup 32 - external log/pos-status relay 102
- show scale 32 - external MOB switches 102
- targets on chart 32 - fuse 103
- tide information 118 - NMEA interface 103
- tracks on chart 32 - optional 104
- waypoints on chart 32 - power supply 103

C-MAP, Factory settings 93

- attributes 117
- cartridges 20 Global Positioning system 5
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Glossary of terms 111 Magnetic course 35

GOTO function 29 Maintenance 105
Master reset 94
HDOP limit 46 Measurement units 83,112
Memory 93
Info windows 22 Menu bar 12
- bearing & dist. from A to B 22 - inactive functions 12
- chart info 117 Menu layout 13
- chart setup 22 MOB function back of front cover
- edit user data 22 - external switches 102
- find nearest port services 117 - navigation 71
- lock/release cursors 22 - position 44
- more user data 22
- plot new data 22 Naming of routes, points, etc. 14
- select NAV mode 22 Navigation,
- ship to center 22 - advance 29,71
Initial start-up 15 - arrival time 55
Installation, - auto waypoint shift 67
- antenna 101 - composite 67
- CP40 95 - display 65,68
- CP50 97 - ETA & AVN display 69
- DS40/50 99 - examples 73
Interface setup, alarm/log 89 - Great Circle 67,112
Interface setup 85 - highway 68
Introduction 5 - orientation:
HEAD UP 33
Key functions 10 NAV UP 33
Key symbols in the manual 6 NORTH UP 33
- restart to approaching point 29,113
Language 15,83 - Rhumbline 53,67
Light and contrast settings 10 - set & drift 39
Lines, - set & drift trim display 69
- delete all lines 93 - setup 66
- draw line 30 - simulator 88,112
- edit 25,57 - time to go from A to B 55
- linepoints 26 - total distance from A to B 55
- stored in the memory 56 - turn NAV off 29,69
Local time and date 36 NAV menu,
Log 35 - NAV active 67
- reset 37 - NAV inactive 65
Log speed calibration 83,112 NAV modes,
Log speed sensor 83 - anchor guard 29,72
Loran C 91 - cursor 29,74
- navigation examples 73
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NAV modes - continued, Set & drift 39

- route 29,76 Set & drift trim display 71
- track 29,78 Ship symbol 18
- waypoint 29,75 - color 32
Nightlight 92 Software version 83
Spare parts 106
PAGE system 7 Special menu 83
- preset pages 8 Specifications 108
- rotation interval 83 Speed,
Palette setup 92 - alarm 83
PDOP limit 46 - average 42
PLOT function 30 - diagram 40
- plot new data 30 - display speed as 38
Port services on chart 117 - dual speed display 41
Position menu 35 - filter level 38
- decca lanes 38,90 - indicator 42
- display 35 - over ground 35,40
- latitude/longitude 38 - setup 83
- loran C 38,91 - through water 40,42
- setup 37 Status indicator and accuracy 36
- start position 38 Symbols 14
Power off 16
Power on 15 Targets,
- delete all targets 93
Quick guide 10 - delete via menu 61
- edit via chart 28
Repair and service 106 - plot cursor position as target 30
Routes, - stored in the memory 60
- calculation 55 Tide information on chart 118
- course line 53 TL50 version 83
- delete all routes 93 Tracks,
- delete via menu 54 - auto trackpoint shift in track 66,79
- direction in route 53 - delete all tracks 93
- edit 25,53 - delete via menu 60
- make route 30 - edit via chart 27
- stored in the memory 52 - delete points from A to B 27
- menu 51 - function 58
- navigation 29,74 - navigation 29,78
- routepoints 26 - start track 58
- show route as NAVIGATION 54 - stop track 59
- show route as POINTS 54 - stored in the memory 59
- trackpoints 27
Safety summary 6 - with TL50 Turbo Loader 58
Satellite status 45 Troubleshooting 107
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True course 35

UTC time 36

Velocity towards waypoint 40

Warranty 129
Waypoints,
- auto waypoint shift in route 66
- delete all waypoints 93
- delete via menu 52
- edit via chart 24
- list 51
- menu 51
- move to ship’s position 51
- navigation 29,75
- plot waypoint 30
Wind display 42
WINdow system 7
- inactive functions 12

Zoom function 19
- over-zoom function 19

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Declaration of Conformity
The EMC Directive, Article 10 (1)

Undersigned are herewith declaring, that

Product: SIMRAD CP40/42

DGPS Chartplotter

is in accordance with the protection requirements in

the EMC Directive 89/336/EØF of May 3rd, 1989

Employed harmonized standards:

EN 60945:1993 / Amd.1:1993

Støvring February 15, 2001

Simrad Shipmate AS
Østre Allé 6
DK-9530 Støvring John Larsen
Denmark Excecutive Vice President
 Simrad Shipmate AS
Declaration of Conformity
The EMC Directive, Article 10 (1)

Undersigned are herewith declaring, that

Product: SIMRAD CP50

DGPS Chartplotter

is in accordance with the protection requirements in

the EMC Directive 89/336/EØF of May 3rd, 1989

Employed harmonized standards:

EN 60945:1993 / Amd.1:1993

Støvring February 15, 2001

Simrad Shipmate AS
Østre Allé 6
DK-9530 Støvring John Larsen
Denmark Excecutive Vice President
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CATEGORY “A”: •Autopilots •Radars •Instruments •Navigators •Radiotelephones

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These products are warranted for a period of 24 months on parts and 12 months on
labor from date of purchase, except for category B items. Consumable parts such as
lamps, fuses, batteries, bearings, etc. are not covered by this warranty.

CATEGORY “B”: •Antennas •Transducers •Trawl sensors •Monitors (CRT) •Gyro

sensitive elements •Radar magnetrons •Disk drives.
These items are warranted for a period of 12 months on parts and labor from date of
purchase.

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distributors world-wide. Products returned will, at the sole discretion of Simrad, either
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Maximum liability shall not, in any case, exceed the contract price of the products
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