Koden KGP-913 - For Proper Operation; GPS Signal Reception (HDOP or PDOP); Horizontal Position Uncertainty; Mounting GPS Receiver and Notes on LCD

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Table of Contents2
Important Notice4
About the Positioning Accuracy4
Pictorials4
For System Operators4
Installation Cautions for Service Personeel5
Maintenance Cautions for Maintenance Personnel5
Operation Notes for Operators5
Understanding GPS (Global Positioning System)6
Arrangement of GPS Satellites6
How Your Position Is Obtained?6
Structure of GPS6
For Proper Operation7
GPS Signal Reception (HDOP or PDOP)7
Horizontal Position Uncertainty7
Mounting GPS Receiver and Notes on LCD7
Display Unit8
Getting Started9
DIM/Bright the Display9
Change the Contrast9
Power off9
Switching Screens10
Switching the Navigation Data (Off, WPT, RTE, or ANCW Mode)10
A (NAV1) Screen in off Mode11
B (NAV2) Screen in off Mode11
C (NAV3) Screen in off Mode11
D (PLOT) Screen in off Mode11
How to Find out Your Position12
Storing Present Position (Event)12
Changing the Event Symbols12
Using MOB (man Over-Board) Key13
Recalling Event or MOB Position14
Changing between Speed and VMG14
What Are Velocity Made Good, Course Made Good, and Elapsed Time?14
How to Get Distance and Bearing to WPT15
Navigation to WPT15
Waypoint Navigation15
Route Navigation15
Storing Waypoints (Lat/Long) Data16
Storing a New Position or Updating an Existing One16
Writing a Comment16
Copying the Storage Data17
Changing the Comment Data17
Erasing a Single Waypoint17
Setup of Waypoint Navigation18
Setting Waypoint Navigation18
Recalling a Waypoint18
Quick WPT Setup (in Waypoint Navigation)19
Reentering the Starting Point in Waypoint Navigation19
Canceling Waypoint Navigation19
B (NAV2) Screen During Waypoint Navigation20
C (NAV3) Screen During Waypoint Navigation20
D (PLOT) Screen During Waypoint Navigation20
Cross Track Error and Course Deviation Angle21
Navigation Graph of B (NAV2) Screen21
Changing the Range (Radius) of Navigation Graph21
Electronic Fairway (NAV3) Screen22
When Waypoint Is Distant22
Nearing to the WPT23
WPT Marking Changes23
Storing and Erasing Routes24
Storing Your Route24
Automatic Switching of Waypoints24
Erasing Point Data25
Erasing a Single Route25
Route Setup26
Selecting Route Navigation26
Reentering the Origin of Route Navigation26
Checking a Route Point Position27
Skipping a Route Point in Route Navigation27
Canceling Route Navigation27
Switching between Distance and Time to Go28
“DST” or “T.DST” Display28
“TTG” or “T.TTG” Display28
B (NAV2) Screen During Route Navigation29
C (NAV3) Screen During Route Navigation29
D (PLOT) Screen During Route Navigation29
Storing an Anchor Position30
Recalling the Anchor Position30
Removing the Anchor Position Symbol on PLOT Screen30
Reentering an Anchor Position30
Canceling the Anchor Position31
B (NAV2) Screen During Anchor Position Setup31
C (NAV3) Screen During Anchor Position Setup31
D (PLOT) Screen During Anchor Position Setup31
Kinds of Alarm32
What Is a GPS, DGPS Fix Alarm?32
What Is an Anchor Watch Alarm?32
What Is a Proximity Alarm?32
What Is an XTE (Coursed Deviation)?33
What Is a CPI (Course Deviation Angle)?33
Alarm Explanation33
Setting and Canceling34
How to Use Menus34
Setting Alarm34
Changing Alarm Range34
Track Display35
Displaying a Cross Cursor on PLOT Screen35
Screen Scrolling35
Scaling the PLOT Screen36
Changing the Setup Contents36
Changing the Event Symbol36
Adjusting the Track Recording Interval36
Initial Setup Tor Lops Display37
Selecting LOP (Loran C, Loran a or Decca)37
Setting Chain and Secondary Stations in Loran C Lops Mode37
Specifying Combinations of Secondary Stations in Loran a Lops Mode37
Automatic Chain Selecting in Decca Lops Mode38
Manual Chain Selecting in Decca Lops Mode38
Registering a Position in Lops38
Storing Waypoints (Lops Data]39
Correcting Your Position (Lops)40
Direct Entry of Actual Position Data40
Correction by Loran C Lops Data Entry40
Correction by Loran a Lops Data Entry41
Correction by Decca Lops Data Entry41
Entry of Correction Amount42
Checking the Correction Amount43
Canceling Position Correction43
Calculating Lops Based on LAT/LONG Data44
Calculating Loran C Lops Based on LAT/LONG Data44
Calculating Loran a Lops Based on LAT/LONG Data45
Calculating Decca Lops Based on LAT/LONG Data46
Setup Procedure47
Menu Options47
Selecting a Menu Option47
Monitoring GPS Satellite Signal Reception48
Selecting a Measuring System Mode48
Selecting a Geodetic Datum48
Setting Antenna Height (above Sea Level)49
Masking DOP49
Masking Satellite Elevation Angle49
GPS Navigator50
What Is the Differential GPS (DGPS)?50
Displaying Differential GPS (DGPS)50
DGPS Measurement50
Selecting the DGPS Input Signal Baud Rate51
Setting a DGPS Timeout51
Selecting a Beacon Station51
Selecting a Station in the Auto Mode51
Selecting a Station in the Manual Mode52
DGPS Monitor52
DGPS Navigator53
What Is Differential GPS (DGPS)?53
Storing a Beacon Station55
Correcting Your Position56
Correction by Lat/Long Data Entry56
Compensating the Compass58
Automatic Compensation58
Manual Compensation58
Displaying Local Time59
Calculating the Distance and Bearing between Two Points60
Course Calculation up to a Single Waypoint (Boat Speed, Arrival Time and Time to Go to Waypoint)61
Course Calculation up to the Final Destination62
Initial Settings63
Setting Average Constants (Measuring Position, Speed and Course)63
Changing the Distance or Speed Unit63
Changing the Latitude and Longitudinal Display Digits63
Selecting an Output Data Format: DGPS Navigator Only Selectable64
Editing the NMEA-0183 Output Data Format64
Explanation of Output Data (Sentence)64
Outputting Waypoint Data During Route Navigation65
Selecting an Output Format of Waypoint Data65
Selecting an Output Cycle of Waypoint Data (in Rnn and WPL)65
Operation of Built-In Simulator65
Initial Menu66
Exit from the Menu66
Changing a Stored Method Present Position (Event)66
Selecting an Initial Value (North, South, East, West) of Latitude/Longitude66
Troubleshooting Guide67
Nothing Appears When You Press PWR/DIM Key67
The Display Does Not Change (During Reset)67
Error Message Appears as You Power on67
Unstable Signal Reception68
Unstable Beacon Signal Reception68
Replacing the Fuse68
Mounting the Waterproof Cap68
Major Specifications69
Standard Equipment List70
Options70
Outline and Dimensions71
Antenna Unit71
Mounting of Flush Mount Kit (FMK-1)71
Antenna Coupler71
Interconnecting Diagram: GPS Navigator72
Interconnecting Diagram: DGPS Navigator73
Connection Using H-Field Loop Antenna74
Connection Using GPS/H-Field Beacon Antenna (GBA-01/01L/O1S):Option74
Installing Antenna75
Installation Site75
Guide Line75
Cable Connections76
DGPS Navigator Only Available76
Antenna Installation76
Positions of Receiving Antenna and Its Coupler77
Installation Site for Small Fishing Boats77
Installation Site for Medium to Large Sized Fishing Boats77
RF Ground78
Grounding the Antenna Coupler Is Essential78
Grounding Method78
Reducing the Noise from Other Equipment78
Reducing the Noise from Dynamo79
Checking the Overall Function79
Receiving Antenna and Antenna Coupler Installation79
Local Geodetic Systems80

Koden KGP-913 - For Proper Operation; GPS Signal Reception (HDOP or PDOP); Horizontal Position Uncertainty; Mounting GPS Receiver and Notes on LCD

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