CP40/50 Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1
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1.1 Introduction and system familiarization
Congratulations on your purchase of SIMRAD CP40/50 DGPS Chart-
plotter. Great care has been taken to create this innovative navigation aid
… both in design and performance. The CP40/50 is a combination of the
latest GPS receiver technology and built-in differential receiver for
accurate positioning plus detailed cartography; all in a unique slim-line
design with a 10” (CP40) or 14” (CP50) large LCD display in TFT color.
The CP40/50 chart system includes a built-in world chart for rough
planning and overview. The choice of chart system best suitable for the
CP40/50 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.
DS40/50 Dual Station for the CP40 is available in black & white or in
TFT color, and for the CP50 in TFT color only.
How to use this manual?
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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