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Lorenz Excalibur 7 Speed - User Manual

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MARINE ELECTRONICS
One Touch To Choose Your World
COMPACT 7 Plus
Gray Levels Chartplotter with Internal GPS Receiver and Antenna
CODE: S3igLZ7m 1001c884/220305
EXCALIBUR 7 Speed
Gray Levels Chartplotter with External GPS Receiver and Smart Antenna
CODE: S3egLZ7m 1001c884/220305
COMPACT 7 Sun Color
Sunlight Readable Display Color Chartplotter with Internal GPS Receiver and Antenna
CODE: S3igLZ7c 1001c844/220305
EXCALIBUR 7 Speed Sun Color
Sunlight Readable Display Color Chartplotterwith External GPS Receiver and Smart Antenna
CODE: S3egLZ7c 1001c844/220305
USER MANUAL
Copyright 2005 LORENZ ELECTRONICS Italia.
All rights reserved. Printed in Italy. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any
means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher.

Table of Contents

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Summary

Warning!

Caution

Essential operational precautions including water resistance, heat exposure, and polarity.

Cleaning procedure for the plotter screen

1 Introduction

1.1 CONVENTIONS

Explains key notation, command sequences, and terminology used throughout the manual for clarity.

1.2 FEATURES

Details the chartplotter's core functionalities, design, and primary applications in navigation.

1.3 BASICS

2 Before You Begin

2.1 THE KEYBOARD

Describes the function and operation of each key on the chartplotter's control panel.

2.2 TURNING THE CHARTPLOTTER ON AND OFF

Step-by-step instructions for powering the device on and off safely and correctly.

2.3 CHANGING KEYPAD BACKLIGHT AND CONTRAST

Guides users on how to adjust display brightness and contrast for optimal viewing.

2.4 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

2.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

2.5.1 GPS CONNECTION

Specific instructions for connecting an external GPS receiver to the chartplotter for positioning data.

2.5.2 AUTOPILOT CONNECTION

Guidance on wiring and configuring an autopilot system to interface with the chartplotter.

2.5.3 EXTERNAL NMEA CONNECTION

Instructions for connecting other NMEA 0183 compatible devices to the chartplotter.

2.5.4 C-COM GSM PLUS CONNECTION

2.5.5 BEACON RECEIVER CONNECTION

2.6 ADDITIONAL C-CARDS

2.6.1 INSERTING C-CARD

Step-by-step guide on how to properly insert a C-CARD into its slot.

2.6.2 REMOVING C-CARD

Instructions on how to safely eject a C-CARD from its slot.

2.7 MENU OPTIONS

2.8 DATA ENTRY

3 For the New User

3.1 SCREEN DISPLAY CONFIGURATION

Guides users on customizing the chart display layout and information shown on screen.

3.1.1 CHARTS AND TEXT AREA

Explains how to configure the screen to display charts and text data in different layouts.

3.1.2 DEPTH GRAPH

3.1.3 GPS DATA PAGE

3.2 BASIC SETTINGS

3.2.1 COURSE VECTOR

Allows setting or disabling the course vector display for navigation reference.

3.2.2 SCREEN AMPLIFIER

Explains the screen amplifier function for map positioning relative to the vessel's direction.

3.2.3 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Guides on switching between Basic and Advanced modes to access more functions.

3.2.4 USER POINTS

Controls the display of user point names and symbols on the chart.

3.2.5 DEPTH WINDOW

3.2.6 UNITS SELECTION

3.2.7 NAV AIDS PRESENTATION

3.2.8 INPUT;OUTPUT MENU

3.2.8.1 Port 1;Port 2;Port 3 Input

Sets the data format for serial input on ports 1, 2, and 3, including NMEA settings.

3.2.8.2 Port 1;Port 2;Port 3 Output

Configures the serial port output interface, selecting NMEA formats for data transmission.

3.2.8.3 Port 1;Port 2;Port 3 NMEA Output Messages Selection

Customizes which NMEA-0183 sentences are transmitted on each serial port.

3.2.8.4 GPS Setup Menu

Allows configuring connected GPS receivers, including internal GPS enable/disable and restart.

3.2.9 C-VOICE MENU

3.3 A-B-C-D FUNCTION

3.3.1 INSERTING THE A-B-C-D POINTS

Details the procedure for placing A, B, C, and D points on the chart for navigation segments.

3.4 NAVIGATING TO A SINGLE DESTINATION

3.4.1 DISTANCE AND BEARING TO TARGET

Shows how to view distance and bearing information when a navigation target is set.

3.4.2 TIME TO GO

Describes where the Time To Go (TTG) value is displayed for a set navigation target.

3.4.3 DELETING TARGET

Guides on how to remove a set navigation target from the chart display.

3.5 C-MAP NT MAX INFORMATION

3.5.1 MAP MENU

Accesses the menu for configuring various map display settings and preferences.

3.5.1.1 Perspective View

Allows setting the map to a panoramic perspective view for enhanced situational awareness.

3.5.1.2 Palette FOR COLOR CHART PLOTTER

Guides on selecting display palettes to optimize visibility under different lighting conditions.

3.5.1.3 Map Orientation

3.5.1.4 Zoom Type

3.5.1.5 Fonts & Symbols

3.5.1.6 Dynamic Nav-Aids

3.5.1.7 Mixing Levels

3.5.1.8 Safety Status Bar

3.5.1.9 Currents Prediction

3.5.1.10 Other Map Configurations

3.5.2 GETTING AUTOMATIC INFO

3.5.2.1 Info on objects with Pictures

Explains how to view associated pictures for cartographic objects in Quick and Full Info modes.

3.5.3 INFO TREE AND EXPANDED INFO PAGE

3.5.4 INFO FUNCTION

3.5.5 GETTING PORT INFO

3.5.6 GETTING TIDE INFO

3.5.7 FIND FUNCTION

3.5.7.1 Finding Nearest Services

Locates and displays the nearest available facilities or services based on type.

3.5.7.2 Find Port

Enables searching for ports by name or within a specified range on the C-CARD.

3.5.7.3 Finding Tide Stations

Locates and displays the nearest tide stations, with an option to view their tide graphs.

3.5.7.4 Finding Wrecks

Searches for nearby wrecks and allows locating selected wrecks on the chart.

3.5.7.5 Finding Obstructions

3.6 MAN OVERBOARD (MOB)

3.6.1 INSERTING MOB

Details how to activate the MOB function, marking the vessel's current position.

3.6.2 DELETING MOB

Explains the process for deactivating and clearing the MOB marker.

4 For the Experienced User

4.1 MORE ABOUT CREATING AND USING ROUTES

Covers advanced operations for creating, managing, and using routes and waypoints.

4.1.1 WAYPOINT

Explains how to add, delete, move, and find waypoints for navigation planning.

4.1.1.1 Adding Waypoint

Step-by-step instructions for adding a new waypoint at the cursor's current position.

4.1.1.2 Creating a route

4.1.1.3 Deleting Waypoint

4.1.1.4 Deleting route

4.1.1.5 Distance and Bearing to Target

4.1.1.6 Moving Waypoint

4.1.1.7 Inserting Waypoint

4.1.1.8 Editing Waypoint

4.1.1.9 Finding information about Waypoints: User Points List page

Deleting selected User Point

Deleting all User Points with the same symbol

Deleting all User Points with the same type

Deleting all stored User Points

Send;Receive User Points

4.1.2 ROUTES

4.1.2.1 Selecting Route

Guides on choosing an active route from the list of stored routes.

4.1.2.2 Deleting route

Details the process for permanently removing a selected route.

4.1.2.3 Reversing route

Explains how to reverse the direction of a route for navigation purposes.

4.1.2.4 Finding information about a route: Route Report

Allows viewing a detailed report summarizing a selected route's waypoints and data.

4.1.2.5 Route Name

4.1.2.6 Send;Receive Route

4.2 USING MARKS & EVENTS

4.2.1 MARKS

Details how to place, manage, and find marks on the chart for later reference.

4.2.1.1 Adding Mark

Step-by-step instructions for placing a new mark at the cursor's current position.

4.2.1.2 Deleting Mark

Explains how to remove a selected mark from the chart.

4.2.1.3 Goto

Allows setting a mark as a navigation target, displaying bearing and distance.

4.2.1.4 Moving Mark

4.2.1.5 Editing Mark

4.2.1.6 Finding information about Marks: User Points List page

4.2.1.7 Add to Route

4.2.2 EVENTS

4.2.2.1 Adding Event

Details how to place an event directly at the vessel's current position.

4.2.2.2 Deleting Event

Explains how to remove a selected event from the chart.

4.2.2.3 Goto

Allows setting an event as a navigation target, showing bearing and distance.

4.2.2.4 Editing Event

Guides on modifying an event's name and symbol.

4.2.2.5 Finding information about Events: User Points List page

4.2.2.6 Add to Route

4.3 MORE ABOUT A-B-C-D FUNCTION

4.3.1 INSERTING THE A-B-C-D POINTS

Details how to insert A, B, C, D points, including creating segments and information windows.

4.3.2 DELETING THE A-B-C-D POINTS

Explains how to delete individual A, B, C, or D points from a segment.

4.3.3 DELETING THE A-B-C-D SEGMENT

Guides on deleting an entire A-B-C-D segment, including all its points.

4.3.4 MOVING THE A-B-C-D POINTS

Describes how to reposition A, B, C, or D points to new locations on the chart.

4.3.5 INSERTING THE A-B-C-D POINTS

4.3.6 NAVIGATING ON THE A-B-C-D POINTS

4.4 USING THE TRACK FUNCTIONS

4.4.1 SELECTING ACTIVE TRACK

Allows selecting which of the available tracks will be actively recorded or displayed.

4.4.2 ENABLING TRACK STORING

Explains how to turn track recording on or off, requiring a valid GPS fix.

4.4.3 DISPLAYING TRACK

Guides on enabling or disabling the visual display of recorded tracks on the chart.

4.4.4 SELECTING TRACK LINE PATTERN

Allows choosing the visual style (pattern, color) for displayed track lines.

4.4.5 DELETING TRACK

4.4.6 DELETING SELECTED TRACK

4.4.7 SELECTING TRACK MEMORIZING TYPE

4.4.8 SELECTING DISTANCE

4.4.9 SELECTING TIME

4.5 USER C-CARD MENU

4.5.1 SAVING FILE

Guides on saving marks, events, routes, or tracks to the User C-CARD.

4.5.2 LOADING FILE

Explains how to load previously saved data files from the User C-CARD.

4.5.3 DELETING FILE

Details how to remove files from the User C-CARD to free up space.

4.5.4 FORMATTING USER C-CARD

Guides on preparing a new User C-CARD for use by formatting it.

4.5.5 CHANGING USER C-CARD

4.6 C-LINK

4.6.1 HOW C-LINK SYSTEM WORKS

Explains the operational mechanism of the C-Link system and its requirements.

4.7 C-LINK NAVIGATION DATA TRANSFER

4.7.1 OPERATIONS

Covers the operational modes and data exchange within the C-Link system.

4.7.1.1 Introductive elements

Explains the basic principles and data exchanged during C-Link navigation transfers.

4.7.1.2 C-Link serial connection

Describes the physical serial cable connection required for C-Link functionality.

4.7.1.3 Master Chart Plotter

Configures the chartplotter to operate as the master unit sending navigation data.

4.7.1.4 Slave Chart Plotter

4.7.1.5 C-Link navigation data: Acquisition and Display

4.7.1.6 Graphical representation on Map Display

4.7.1.7 Route Data Report

4.7.1.8 Quick Info

5 Advanced Settings

5.1 SETUP

Accesses general chartplotter settings, including auto info and time references.

5.1.1 TIME REFERENCE

Configures the chartplotter to use UTC or local time for its internal clock.

5.1.2 TIME FORMAT

Allows selection between 12-hour and 24-hour time display formats.

5.1.3 DATE FORMAT

5.1.4 WIND SPEED

5.1.5 BEEPER

5.1.6 EXTERN WAYPOINT

5.1.7 BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT

5.2 FIX

5.2.1 FIX CORRECTION

Allows enabling or disabling corrections to the positioning system for improved accuracy.

5.2.2 COMPUTE CORRECTION

Explains how to calculate and store position corrections from the positioning instrument.

5.2.3 CORRECTION OFFSET

Guides on manually adjusting the fix position using coordinates and an offset value.

5.2.4 POSITION FILTER

Enables a position filter to stabilize the vessel's position and smooth the track.

5.2.5 SPEED FILTER

5.2.6 FILTER DUMP

5.2.7 DEAD RECKONING

5.2.8 STATIC NAVIGATION

5.3 NAVIGATE

5.3.1 COORDINATE SYSTEM

Allows selection of preferred coordinate systems like Lat/Lon, UTM, or TD.

5.3.2 FIX DATUM

Guides on selecting the appropriate datum for accurate position fixing and mapping.

5.3.3 MAP DATUM

5.3.4 MAP ORIENTATION AND RESOLUTION

5.3.5 ROLLING ROAD SCALE

5.3.6 RESET TOTAL AND PARTIAL TRIP

5.4 COMPASS

5.4.1 BEARINGS

Allows selection of bearing display between magnetic and true North.

5.4.2 VARIATION

Guides on calculating magnetic variation automatically or manually.

5.4.3 CALIBRATION

Explains how to calibrate the compass using the chartplotter's variation table.

5.5 ALARMS

5.5.1 ARRIVAL ALARM

Allows setting an alarm to trigger when the vessel approaches a waypoint or route.

5.5.2 XTE ALARM

Enables an alarm for Cross Track Error, alerting when deviating from a planned course.

5.5.3 ANCHOR ALARM

Configures an alarm to detect anchor dragging by monitoring distance from a saved position.

5.5.4 DEPTH ALARM

Allows setting an alarm to trigger when a specific depth threshold is reached.

5.5.5 GROUNDING ALARM

5.5.6 GROUNDING ALARM RANGE

5.5.7 GROUNDING ALARM REPORT

5.6 SIMULATION MENU

5.6.1 SIMULATION MODE

Guides on activating and configuring the chartplotter simulator for training.

5.6.2 SPEED

Allows setting the vessel's speed within the simulator for practice.

5.6.3 HEADING

Allows setting the vessel's heading within the simulator for practice.

5.6.4 DATE AND TIME

5.6.5 CURSOR CONTROL

5.7 C-STAFF

5.8 C-METEO

5.9 FISH FINDER MENU

6 For the Technician

6.1 DIMENSIONS

Displays physical dimensions and specifications for different chartplotter models.

6.2 INSTALLATION AND REMOVING

6.3 EXTERNAL WIRING

6.4 TYPICAL CONNECTIONS

6.5 TROUBLESHOOTING

6.5.1 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

Lists common issues and their corresponding troubleshooting steps for resolution.

6.5.2 HELP

Explains how to access the chartplotter's built-in online help system.

6.5.3 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

Provides guidance on seeking further assistance from dealers or support.

6.5.3.1 World Background Charts

6.6 SYSTEM TEST

6.6.1 RAM MENU

Accesses RAM tests and options to clear memory and restore default settings.

6.6.2 DIM MENU

Allows adjustment of screen contrast and backlight settings.

6.6.3 CARTRIDGES

Guides on checking C-CARD connectors and testing background ROM.

6.6.4 SERIAL PORTS

6.6.5 MODEM TEST

A Terms

Advanced Mode

Chartplotter operating mode offering expanded functionality and features.

Altitude

The height of the GPS antenna above mean sea level.

Arrival Time

Estimated time of arrival at the destination based on current speed and track.

Attention Areas

Areas requiring special mariner attention due to hazards or regulations, marked with a symbol.

Azimuth

Basic Mode

Beacon

Buoy

Buoys and Beacons

BRG = Bearing

Chain

COG = Course Over Ground

Correction

Course Vector

CTS = Course To Steer

Cultural Features

Datum

Default

Depth Lines

DGPS = Differential GPS

Event

File

Goto

GPS = Global Positioning System

HDG = Heading

HDOP = Horizontal Dilution Of Precision

Home

Latitude

LAT;LON

LOG

Longitude

Loran

Magnetic Deviation

Magnetic Variation

Mark

Natural Features

Navigate (mode)

NMEA-0183

Pictures and Diagrams

OSGB = Ordnance Survey of Great Britain

Port Info

Ports & Services

Route

RTCM = Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services

SOG = Speed Over Ground

Speed

Spot Sounding

STR = Steering

Target

TD = Time Difference

Tide

Tide Info

Tide & Currents

Time Line

Tracks & Routes

TRN = Turning

TTG = Time To Go

User Point

UTC = Universal Time Coordinated

UTM = Universal Transverse Mercator

VAD = Value Added Data

WAAS = Wide Area Augumentation System

Waypoint

WGS-84 = World Geodetic System 1984

Zoom-In

Zoom-Out

XTE = Cross Track Error

B Smart DGPS WAAS Receiver

B.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lists technical specifications including physical, electrical, and GPS performance characteristics.

B.1.1 PYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Details physical attributes like color, dimensions, weight, and cable specifications.

B.1.2 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Outlines electrical parameters such as input voltage and power consumption.

B.1.3 GPS PERFORMANCE

Specifies GPS performance metrics like geodetic datum, channels, and frequency.

B.1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

B.2 WIRING

B.3 SOFTWARE INTERFACE

B.4 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS & MOUNTING

B.4.1 INSTALLING

Guides on selecting a location and installing the GPS antenna, including drilling instructions.

B.4.2 DIMENSIONS

Lorenz Excalibur 7 Speed Specifications

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BrandLorenz
ModelExcalibur 7 Speed
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

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