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Standard Horizon CP180 User Manual

Standard Horizon CP180
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Standard Horizon CP180 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size5 inches
Waterproof RatingIPX7
GPS Receiver12 Channel WAAS
Chart PlotterYes
Dimensions150 x 98 x 45 mm
Weight0.7 kg
BacklightYes
MemoryInternal and C-MAP NT+ compatible
Power Supply12V DC
NMEA 0183Yes
Display TypeTFT LCD
Accuracy3 meters
SBASWAAS
Chart CompatibilityC-MAP

Summary

Standard Horizon GPS Chart Plotters Owner's Manual

Safety and Compliance Information

Important Warnings

Describes chart accuracy and the importance of using official nautical charts.

FCC Compliance Statement

Details FCC regulations for digital devices and potential interference.

Cautions and Cleaning Procedures

Operational Cautions

Advises on maritime use, water intrusion, heat exposure, and high voltage circuits.

Screen Cleaning Guide

Provides step-by-step instructions for cleaning the GPS Chart Plotter screen.

Introduction and General Information

Product Overview

Describes the GPS Chart Plotter's features, benefits, and design.

Packing List

CP180/CP180i Contents

Lists the standard items included with the CP180/CP180i models.

Optional Equipment and Radar

Optional Accessories

Lists available optional accessories for the GPS Chart Plotter.

Getting Started

Mounting the GPS Chart Plotter

Covers bracket and flush mounting procedures for the device.

Bracket Mounting

Flush Mounting and Antenna Installation

Flush Mounting CP180/CP300

Details the process for flush mounting the CP180 and CP300 models.

External GPS Antenna Mounting

Covers the installation of the external GPS antenna.

Flush Mounting the External GPS Antenna

Connections

Power and NMEA Wiring

Details wiring for power supply and NMEA devices.

CP300/CP300i Connection Details

Power and NMEA Wiring (CP300/CP300i)

Explains power and NMEA connections for CP300/CP300i models.

CP180/CP180i Connection Details

Power and Video Connections (CP180/CP180i)

Details DC power and video input connections for CP180/CP180i.

Connecting Peripherals

FF525, AIS, VHF, Autopilot Connections

Describes how to connect fish finder, AIS, VHF, and autopilot.

CP300/CP300i Peripheral Connections

DC Power, Video, FF525, AIS, VHF, Autopilot

Details connections for various peripherals on CP300/CP300i.

Power and NMEA Interfaces

Battery Connections

Explains fuse installation and power connection to a 12VDC source.

NMEA Connections Overview

Lists external devices that can connect via NMEA.

External Device Integration

GPS Position on VHF Radio

How GPS data integrates with VHF radios for DSC calls.

Optional Fish Finder and Radar

Mentions optional fish finder and radar units.

Data Transfer and NMEA Monitoring

PC Connections

Details connecting the GPS Chart Plotter to a PC for data transfer.

NMEA Data Page Functionality

Explains how to monitor NMEA data transmission from external devices.

CP300/CP300i Video Input

Video Input Options

Describes connecting video cameras, VCRs, or DVDs to the device.

Managing Video Input

Video Input Menu Options

Details menu options like Full Screen, PiP, and Auto Switch.

Demo Mode

Demo Mode Operation

Explains how to activate and use demo mode for dealer demonstrations.

Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Controls Overview

Describes keys like ZOOM, MENU, GOTO, and the ShuttlePoint knob.

Soft Keys and Basic Operations

CP300/CP300i Soft Keys

Explains the function of soft keys for page selection.

Powering On/Off and Knob Operation

Covers basic power functions and ShuttlePoint knob navigation.

Cursor and Home Mode

Cursor Mode Explained

Describes when the cursor icon is shown on the chart page.

Home Mode Explained

Describes when the ship icon is shown on the chart page.

Navigation Speed and Icon Customization

Adjusting Cursor and Menu Speed

Explains how to change cursor movement speed via the menu.

Changing the Ship Icon

Details how to select different ship icons for vessel representation.

Display Settings and Chart Orientation

Backlight and Contrast Adjustment

Covers adjusting screen brightness and contrast.

North Up vs. Course Up

Explains how to orient the chart display to North or Course Up.

Automatic Time Settings

Time Zone and Daylight Saving

Describes how to set time zones and daylight saving options.

Coordinate Systems and Chart Display

Coordinate System Selection

Explains how to change coordinate display (Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TD).

Chart Color Customization

Covers changing chart display colors (Sunlight, Normal, Night).

Language Selection

Software and Chart Language Options

Details how to select the display language for menus and charts.

Soft Key Functions and Customization

Selecting Pages with Soft Keys

Explains how soft keys are used to navigate between display pages.

Customizing Soft Keys

Describes how to reassign soft key functions for quick access.

General Setup Menu Options

Customizing General Setup

Details settings like Time, Date Format, Keypad Beep, Units, Nav Aids.

Information Page

Viewing System and Cartography Info

Explains how to access software, cartography, and storage details.

Finding Services and Points of Interest

Using the INFO Key for Services

Introduces the INFO key for searching cartographic data.

Port Services

Locating Nearby Port Services

Details how to find available port services near the vessel.

Finding Ports and Tide Stations

Locating Nearby Ports

Explains how to find and view information about nearby ports.

Tide Stations Information

Describes how to find and view tide station data and graphs.

Wrecks Information

Locating Wrecks on the Chart

Details how to find wreck icons and access their information.

Obstructions Information

Locating Obstructions on the Chart

Explains how to find obstruction icons and access their information.

Lakes Information

Finding Lakes and Recreational Areas

Details how to find lake information and outdoor recreational areas.

Lakes Information Details

Quick Info on Lakes

Explains how to get quick information on lake objects.

Full Info on Lakes

Describes how to view detailed lake information.

Finding Lakes and Points of Interest

Locating Lakes By Name

Explains how to search for lakes by name.

Finding Points of Interest

Details how to search for points of interest by category and type.

User Data and Coordinates

Searching User Points (Marks/Waypoints)

Describes how to find stored marks and waypoints by name.

Entering Coordinates

Explains how to enter and view coordinates on the chart.

Object Information

Obtaining Information on Chart Objects

Details how to retrieve information about any position on the chart.

Max Cartography Overview

Inserting the C-CARD

Provides instructions on inserting the C-MAP C-CARD.

C-MAP Max Cartography Features

Key Data Features

Lists cartography features like ISO Certification and Extra Large Coverage.

Cartography Presentation and Data Features

Presentation Features

Describes features like Clear View, Flexi-Zoom, and Perspective View.

Cartographic Data Features

Explains Guardian Alarm, Safety Status Bar, and Safety Route Check.

Map Functions

Max Functions Menu Overview

Introduces the Max Functions menu for chart display settings.

Map Display Settings

Adjusting Icon Size

Explains how to change the size of icons on the chart.

Adjusting Place Names Size

Details how to change the size of place names on the chart.

Perspective View

Enabling Perspective Chart View

Describes how to switch to a bird's-eye view of the chart.

Navigational Aids and Safety Status

Dynamic Nav-Aids Functionality

Explains how Nav-Aids blinking works based on range.

Safety Status Bar Operation

Describes the safety status bar and its indicators.

Satellite Imagery Overlay

Enabling Satellite Imagery

Details how to overlay satellite images on the map.

Currents Prediction

Viewing Tidal Stream Information

Explains how to view tidal stream data indicating direction and strength.

Chart Language and Multimedia Objects

Selecting Chart Language

Describes how to select the display language for chart information.

Displaying Pictures and Diagrams

Explains how to show pictures and diagrams of multimedia objects.

Multimedia Object Display

Showing Pictures and Diagrams

Details how to view pictures and diagrams associated with chart objects.

Enhanced Port Information

Viewing Additional Port Data

Explains how to access enhanced port service data like location and contacts.

Creating and Managing Marks

Creating a New Mark on Chart

Details the process of placing a mark on the chart using Lat/Lon.

Editing and Deleting Marks

Editing a Mark

Explains how to modify existing marks, including name, icon, and position.

Mark and Waypoint Management

Deleting Marks or Waypoints

Describes how to remove marks or waypoints from memory.

Moving Marks or Waypoints

Explains how to reposition marks or waypoints.

Marks and Waypoints List

Managing Stored Marks and Waypoints

Details list management functions: sort, find, send, receive.

Creating Marks via User Points List

Adding Marks from a List

Explains how to create a new mark using the user points list.

Navigating to Points

Go To Cursor, Route, or Mark

Describes how to initiate navigation to a cursor, route, or mark.

Navigation Commands

Go To Route Operation

Explains how to select and navigate to a saved route.

Go To Mark Operation

Details how to select and navigate to a saved mark.

Man Overboard (MOB) Function

Placing a MOB Point

Describes how to mark the Man Overboard position.

MOB Point Management

Deleting a MOB Point

Explains how to remove a MOB mark from the chart and list.

Routes Management

Creating a Route Using Waypoints

Details how to create a route by adding waypoints.

Route Naming and Special Routes

Naming a Route

Explains how to assign a custom name to a route.

Creating an Olympic Route

Describes the process for creating an Olympic route.

Advanced Route Creation

Creating Additional Routes

Details how to create more than one route.

Creating Routes with Marks

Explains how to build routes using marks instead of waypoints.

Navigating Routes

Selecting a Route for Navigation

Describes how to choose and select a route to follow.

Route Navigation and Settings

Navigating by Cursor Key

Explains how to start navigation to a route using the cursor.

Deleting a Route

Details how to remove a route from the system.

Route Check Functionality

Checking Routes for Hazards

Explains how to check a route for potential dangers like shallow water or wrecks.

Route Check Parameters

Configuring Route Check Parameters

Details parameters like Route Width, Depth Limit, and Accuracy.

Tracks and Tracking

Tracks Functionality

Explains the capability to store and record tracks and track points.

Tracking Operations

Setting Up Tracking Intervals

Describes how to configure track recording intervals (distance/time).

Saving and Starting Tracks

Details the process for saving and starting a new track.

Trip Log Usage

Displaying and Resetting Trip Log

Explains how to view trip log data and reset it.

Trip Log Selection and Reset

Selecting and Resetting Trip Log Data

Details the procedure for selecting units and resetting the trip log.

User C-CARD Management

Purpose of the User C-CARD

Explains the use of the C-CARD for backing up marks, routes, and tracks.

User C-CARD Operations

User C-CARD Menu Overview

Describes the items available in the C-CARD menu.

Formatting the User C-CARD

Details the process for formatting the C-CARD before use.

Managing Files on User C-CARD

Transferring Files to C-CARD

Explains how to save data to the C-CARD.

Loading and Deleting Files

Details how to load data from or delete files from the C-CARD.

Pages and Display Options

Overview of Display Pages

Introduces the various pages available for navigation and data display.

Chart Page Navigation

Selecting Chart Page Types (Single/Dual)

Describes how to choose between single and dual chart displays.

Dual Chart Page Focus Control

CP300/CP300i Focus Soft Key

Explains how to use the Focus soft key on dual chart pages.

CP180/CP180i Focus Change

Details how to change focus between windows on dual chart pages.

Chart Page Window Customization

Selecting General Window Layouts

Explains how to choose different window layouts for the chart page.

Customizing Data Fields

Details how to change the data displayed in chart windows.

Chart Page Features and Icon Information

Additional Chart Page Functions

Mentions icons for buoys, lights, wrecks, and tide stations.

Controlling Icon Information Display

Explains how to turn auto info on or off for chart objects.

Display Mode Settings

Selecting Display Modes (Full, Medium, Low, Radar)

Describes different display modes for cartographic objects.

Marine Features Display Settings

Customizing Marine Feature Display

Details settings for Place Names, Nav Aids, Attention Areas, Tides & Currents.

Depth and Land Feature Settings

Controlling Depth Display

Explains settings for depth range and area display.

Controlling Land Feature Display

Details settings for land elevations, roads, and points of interest.

Chart Display Settings

Configuring Chart Features

Covers settings for Lat/Lon Grid, Chart Boundaries, and Value Added Data.

Underwater Objects and Chart Customization

Underwater Object Display Settings

Explains how to display underwater objects like rocks and wrecks.

Customizing Chart Settings

Details customizing chart items instead of using predefined modes.

Navigation Page

Displaying Navigation Information

Explains how to show navigation data with compass rose or tape.

Highway and Celestial Pages

Highway Page Overview

Describes the Highway page's 3D view for navigation.

Celestial Page for Tide Information

Explains how to view tide and moon phase data.

GPS Status and WAAS/EGNOS Settings

GPS Status Page Details

Explains how to check GPS satellite reception and status.

WAAS/EGNOS Setting

Details how to enable or disable WAAS/EGNOS correction sources.

GPS Setup and NMEA Display

GPS Setup Menu Options

Covers internal GPS, restart, and navigation speed settings.

NMEA Display Page

Explains how to display data from external NMEA devices.

NMEA Data Page

Monitoring NMEA Data Transmission

Details how to check NMEA data transmission from external devices.

NMEA Trend Pages

Viewing NMEA Data Trends

Explains how to view trends for depth, wind, temperature, and speed.

VHF DSC and Interfacing

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Describes the DSC system for VHF radio calls.

Interfacing with VHF Radio

Details wiring connections for DSC VHF radios.

DSC Call Functions

DSC Distress Call Procedure

Explains how to send a distress call with GPS position.

DSC Position Request

Describes how to request and display a vessel's position.

Advanced Settings and NMEA Configuration

Input/Output (NMEA) Port Settings

Details NMEA port configuration for various devices.

Navigate Menu Options

Covers Coordinate System, Map Datum, and Map Orientation Resolution.

Navigation, Compass, and Alarms

Loran TD Setup

Explains how to enter Loran TD coordinates.

Compass Settings and Alarms

Covers compass calibration and alarm setup.

Alarm Configuration and Simulation Mode

Alarm Types and Setup

Details alarm types like Arrival, XTE, Depth, Anchor, Grounding.

Simulation Mode Usage

Explains how to use the simulator for practice.

Simulation Navigation and DSC Polling

Simulating Route Navigation

Describes simulating route navigation in simulation mode.

DSC Polling Features

Explains Auto Position and Auto Info for DSC polling.

AIS System Overview

AIS System Definitions

Defines AIS terms like Target, CPA, TCPA, MMSI.

AIS Configuration and Setup

AIS Menu Settings

Covers AIS display and alarm settings.

Receiving AIS Data

Explains how to set up the plotter to receive AIS data via NMEA.

AIS Target Information

Quick Info on AIS Targets

Describes viewing information by placing the cursor over an AIS target.

AIS List Page

Explains how to display and select targets from the AIS list.

C-Weather Service

Overview of C-Weather Service

Introduces the free C-Weather service and its features.

C-Weather Service Operations

Accessing C-Weather Menu

Details how to access the C-Weather menu.

Downloading Weather Data

Explains how to download weather data via C-COM or C-CARD.

C-Weather Data Management

Copying Weather Data from C-CARD

Describes loading weather data from the User C-CARD.

Weather Forecast Display Options

Details options for viewing forecasts, real-time data, and data types.

MOBILARM System

MOBILARM Connection

Explains how to connect the MOBILARM system to the GPS Chart Plotter.

MOBILARM Setup and Status

Software Setup for MOBILARM

Details the steps to configure the GPS Chart Plotter for MOBILARM.

Checking MOBILARM Status

Explains how to check MOBILARM status messages.

MOBILARM PTX Alerts

MOBILARM PTX Overview

Introduces the PTX personal transponder device.

Handling MOB Alerts

Describes what happens when a MOB alert is received.

PTX Icon Interaction

Viewing PTX Icon Information

Explains how to view information by placing the cursor over the PTX icon.

PTX Management Functions

Deleting a PTX

Details how to remove a PTX from the chart and list.

Go To PTX Location

Explains how to navigate to a PTX location.

MOBILARM Alarm Status List

Reviewing MOBILARM Alarms

Describes how to view the list of MOBILARM alarms received.

MOBILARM List Actions

Actions on MOBILARM List Entries

Explains the functions available from the alarm list (Goto, Delete, Show).

Troubleshooting Guide

Device Not Turning On

Addresses issues with the device not powering on.

Common Troubleshooting Scenarios

Fix Acquisition and Power Issues

Covers problems with getting a valid GPS fix and power cycling.

Screen and Responsiveness Issues

Addresses screen dimming and non-responsive commands.

Technical Tests

System Test Overview

Introduces the system test for diagnosing device problems.

System Tests and Resets

System Test Procedures

Explains how to run the system test.

RAM Menu and DIM Settings

Details RAM clearing and contrast/backlight adjustments.

Cartridge and Serial Port Tests

C-CARD and Connector Tests

Describes tests for the C-CARD and its connector.

Serial Port Configuration and Testing

Covers serial port parameter changes and loop-back tests.

Specifications

CP180/CP180i Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the CP180/CP180i models.

CP300/CP300i Specifications

Technical Details for CP300/CP300i

Lists technical specifications for the CP300/CP300i models.

Optional WAAS GPS Receiver Specifications

WAAS GPS Receiver Details

Lists the specifications for the optional WAAS GPS receiver.

Appendix: Glossary of Terms

Commonly Used Terms

Defines various terms related to GPS and navigation.

Navigation and GPS Terminology

Altitude, Apparent Wind, Bearing, COG

Defines terms related to altitude, wind, and direction.

GPS and Measurement Terms

HDOP/VDOP, Height, Water Temp, Units

Defines terms related to GPS precision, tide height, water temperature, and units.

Navigation and Safety Terms

DSC, DST, ETA, GPS Constellation

Defines terms related to Digital Selective Calling, distance, ETA, and GPS.

Positioning and Speed Terms

HDOP/VDOP, PINGO, Position Request, Speed

Defines terms related to GPS precision, pingo, position requests, and speed.

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