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Copyright 2007 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
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MARINE ELECTRONICS
One Touch To Choose Your World
MAGNUM PRO
CODE: S3egLZctcmp_0ww 1128d970+A01/160407
MAGNUM PLUS
CODE: S3egLZctcms_0ww 1128d970+A01/160407
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  • Page 1 CODE: S3egLZctcms_0ww 1128d970+A01/160407 ANUAL Copyright 2007 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.
  • Page 2 Warning! Electronic charts displayed by the chart plotter are believed to be accurate and reliable, but they are not intended to replace official charts which should remain your main reference for all the matters related to the execution of a safe navigation. For this reason we would like to remind you that you are required to carry on board and use the officially published and approved nautical charts.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..................11 1.1 FEATURES ..................11 1.2 BASICS ..................12 1.3 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..............12 1.3.1 World Background Charts .............. 13 Worldwide Background Update ............13 Before You Begin ..................15 2.1 THE KEYBOARD ..................15 2.2 TURNING THE CHART PLOTTER ON AND OFF ........
  • Page 4 3.4.1.4 Zoom Type ..............34 3.4.1.5 Fonts & Symbols .............. 34 3.4.1.6 Dynamic Nav-Aids ............34 3.4.1.7 Mixing Levels ..............34 3.4.1.8 Safety Status Bar (DSI - Data Safety Indicator) ....35 3.4.1.9 Currents Prediction ............36 3.4.1.10 Other Map Configurations ..........36 3.4.2 Getting Automatic Info ..............
  • Page 5 Selecting route ..............57 Changing Speed & Fuel values ........58 Reversing route ..............58 Deleting route ..............58 4.1.2.6 Route Name ..............58 4.1.2.7 Send/Receive Route ............58 4.2 USING MARKS & EVENTS ..............59 4.2.1 Marks ..................59 4.2.1.1 Adding Mark ..............
  • Page 6 4.8.1.1 Introductive elements ............70 4.8.1.2 C-Link serial connection ........... 71 4.8.1.3 Master Chart Plotter ............71 Operating mode ............... 71 4.8.1.4 Slave Chart Plotter ............72 Operating mode ..............72 Stop current navigation ............ 72 Inhibit Navigation operation ..........72 Inhibit Route following ............
  • Page 7 4.12.3Quick Info on DSC Icons ..............85 4.13 FISH FINDER MENU ................85 4.14 RADAR SETUP MENU ................86 Terms & Functions ..................87 For the Technician ..................113 6.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............. 113 6.2 INSTALLATION ..................114 6.3 EXTERNAL WIRING ................114 6.4 TYPICAL CONNECTIONS - "POWER &...
  • Page 8 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction If you have not used a position-finding instrument before and intend to use your chart plotter for navigating, we suggest that you read this user manual and make sure you are familiar with its contents. Chapter 2 "Before You Begin" intro- duces you to the basic information to get you start using the chart plotter.

  • Page 10: Basics

    As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key action; every time the key pressed is not valid, three rapid beeps sound indicates that no response is available. Fig. 1.2 - MAGNUM Pro Fig. 1.2a - MAGNUM Plus 1.3 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE If your chart plotter does not operate properly, go to the System Test on Par.

  • Page 11: World Background Charts

    Select About Page: 'MENU' + "About..." + 'ENTER' 1.3.1 WORLD BACKGROUND CHARTS The internal background charts can be updated to include the MAX A and B level charts which provide improved marine data, rivers, lakes, terrestrial data (major streets , highways , railways, etc...), Nav-Aids, depth areas, territorial water areas, etc...
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  • Page 13: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin This chapter provides basic information to get you start using the chart plot- ter; it will help you to become familiar with the chart display and the functions of the controls before you start using the chart plotter. 2.1 THE KEYBOARD 'POWER' key Press 'POWER' down for 1 second to turn the chart plotter On.
  • Page 14 coordinates, in Advanced Mode creates Objects (Waypoint, EBL/VRM, A-B-C-D). in Advanced Mode creates Objects (Mark, Event, MAGNUM P ONLY ON Waypoint, EBL/VRM). cursor key Moves the cursor about on the display screen, quickly and accurately. The cursor starts moving slowly the cursor key is initially pressed then accelerates after a while if the cursor key is pressed and hold.
  • Page 15 MAGNUM P ONLY ON Press 'A-B-C-D' to place the A, B, C, D points at cursor coordinates. MAGNUM P ONLY ON In Basic Mode pressing 'MARK' places Mark at cursor coordinates; in Ad- vanced Mode places, deletes, edits and moves Mark. ' key MAGNUM P UNCTION...

  • Page 16: Turning The Chart Plotter On And Off

    Pressing '<PAGE' or 'PAGE>' selects previous or next page 2.2 TURNING THE CHART PLOTTER ON AND OFF Before powering On the chart plotter, check for the correct voltage (10-35 volt dc) and the correct connections with the positioning instrument: POWER & I/O CONNECTOR POWER &...

  • Page 17: External Connections

    2.4 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 2.4.1 GPS CONNECTIONS Connects the GPS to the GPS Port (serial Port 3). To choose your preferred setting follow the procedure: Fig. 2.4.1 - GPS Connection on Port 3 To choose your preferred setting follow the procedure: 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS"...

  • Page 18: External Nmea Connections

    To connect the Autopilot to the serial Port 2 see the following picture: Fig. 2.4.2a - Autopilot Connections on Port 2 To choose your preferred setting follow the procedure: 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "PORT 2 OUTPUT"...

  • Page 19: C-Com Connections

    Fig. 2.4.3b - External NMEA Connections on Port 2 To choose your preferred setting follow the procedure: 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "PORT 2 INPUT" + 'ENTER' Then choose your preferred setting among the NMEA available settings NMEA 1200-N81-N, NMEA 4800-N81-N, NMEA 4800-N82-N, NMEA 9600-O81-N, NMEA 9600-N81-N (the default setting is 4800-N81-N) and press 'ENTER' to confirm.

  • Page 20: Additional C-Cards

    Fig. 2.4.5 - External Alarm Connection Once the connection is active, to enable the External Alarm follow the procedure: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' + "EX- TERNAL ALARM" + 'ENTER' + "ON" + 'ENTER' 2.5 ADDITIONAL C-CARDS The chart plotter uses two types of C-MAP cartridges: either a chart car- tridge or a data storage cartridge.

  • Page 21: Removing C-Card

    Fig. 2.5.1a - Inserting C-CARD (II) 2.5.2 REMOVING C-CARD Press lightly the C-CARD you wish to remove (1) and move it to the top (2) until you hear a click: the C-CARD will ejected out of the slot (3). Fig. 2.5.2 - Removing C-CARD Note C-MAP is continuously creating new charts and revising old ones.
  • Page 22 User Manual...

  • Page 23: For The New User

    For the New User In order to get started using your chart plotter, you must do the following things: 1) Your chart plotter must have been installed properly according to the installation instruction on Par. 6.2. 2) You must have performed the proper settings for use with your position- ing instrument (see Par.

  • Page 24: Charts And Text Area

    Note If the Fish Finder or Radar is connected, other displaying pages are available too. See the Fish Finder or Radar User Manual for more information. 3.1.1 CHARTS AND TEXT AREA The charts and text area can be shown in two different modes. The first is with text area on the right side of the screen: Fig.

  • Page 25: Depth Graph

    Fig. 3.1.1b - Full charts 3.1.2 DEPTH GRAPH The depth graph can be shown in two different modes. Depth graph dis- played only on 1/3 of the screen: Fig. 3.1.2 - The Depth Graph 1/3 of the screen or Depth graph displayed on 1/2 of the screen: Fig.

  • Page 26: Gps Data Page

    3.1.3 GPS DATA PAGE The GPS Data page shows in graphic mode GPS data. Fig. 3.1.3 - GPS Data Page On the right side of the screen (see Fig. 3.1.3), there is a polar representation of the azimuth and elevation of each satellites. The circle contains a number indicat- ing the PRN of the satellite and it is filled when it is used for the fix solution.

  • Page 27: Graphic Data (Rolling Road) Page

    3.1.5 GRAPHIC DATA (ROLLING ROAD) PAGE The Graphic Data Page shows in graphic mode navigation data. Fig. 3.1.5 - Graphic Data Page 3.1.6 THE WIND DATA PAGE The Wind Data page shows data related to the wind: TWS (True Wind Speed: Velocity of the Wind relative to a fixed point on the earth), AWS (Apparent Wind Speed: the Speed at which the Wind appears to blow relative to a moving point, also called Relative Wind Speed), TWA (True Wind Angle) and AWA (Apparent Wind...

  • Page 28: Inserting The A-B-C-D Points

    3.2.1 INSERTING THE A-B-C-D POINTS Place the cursor on the desired position and press 'ENTER'on MAGNUM or 'A-B-C-D' MAGNUM P : on the screen the A point and an informa- tion window on A appear. Move the cursor and press ENTER'on MAGNUM P or 'A-B-C-D' MAGNUM P again: the B point appears, connected to A with...

  • Page 29: Time To Go

    Fig. 3.3.1 - Navigation to a single destination On the screen is shown a straight line connecting the Target (called DEST) with the ship's position and an information window with Target position, that dis- appears when the cursor is moved from the Target. When the Target is placed, all navigation data are referred to this Target.

  • Page 30: C-Map Nt Max Information

    3.4 C-MAP NT MAX INFORMATION MAX is a major evolution of the NT/NT product technology. Key points are: New Data Features - Tides and Currents (intuitive arrows show direction and strength) - World Background Charts with terrestrial data - Value Added Data (Pictures and Diagrams, Land Data) - Enhanced Port Info New Presentation Features - Clear View (advanced legibility techniques providing more chart data on the screen)

  • Page 31: Palette

    Chart data may be projected in perspective mode during navigation. This function allows setting the panoramic View of the chart. As the upper side of the map is more compressed than the lower side, a wider map area is visible. The perspective view allows showing more chart information immedi- ately ahead and around the cursor.

  • Page 32: Zoom Type

    3.4.1.4 Zoom Type 'MENU' + "MAP SETTINGS" +'ENTER' + " Zoom Type" + 'ENTER' This feature allows more expansions or compression of the chart scale while zooming in or out. Zoom Mode has two options; STANDARD (default) or FLEXI- ZOOM. When in FLEXI-ZOOM mode, a short 'ZOOM...' push causes a change of chart, whilst a long 'ZOOM...' push (press and hold) causes a pop-up window to be displayed on a corner of the screen.

  • Page 33: Safety Status Bar (Dsi - Data Safety Indicator)

    screen, the chart plotter draws the rest of the map expanding the cartographic infor- mation read from, at most, two zoom levels above the current zoom level. For this reason the map is drawn three times: firstly it draws the two levels before the current level and then the current level.

  • Page 34: Currents Prediction

    - U. Zoom: red when the chart is under-zoomed out more than twice nor- mal scale, gray otherwise. - O. Zoom: red when the chart is over-zoomed in more than twice normal scale, gray otherwise. - Chart Lock: red when the chart is zoomed in more than twice normal scale, gray otherwise.
  • Page 35 Display Mode: To simplify the customization of the chart display, the map settings are now re-organized in modes allowing the user to choose the preferred setting. Pre- programmed settings are user selectable from Full, Medium, Low, Radar, Tides, Custom. The default setting is Custom. 'MENU' + "MAP SETTINGS"...
  • Page 36 'MENU' + "MAP SETTINGS" +'ENTER' + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' + "Nav-Aids & Light Sectors" + 'ENTER' Attention Areas: On/Off. The default setting is On. The Attention Areas will al- ways be contour only when On. 'MENU' + "MAP SETTINGS" +'ENTER' + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' + "Attention Areas"...
  • Page 37 'MENU' + "MAP SETTINGS" +'ENTER' + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' + "POIs" + 'ENTER' Lat/Lon Grid: On/Off. The default setting is On. 'MENU' + "MAP SETTINGS" +'ENTER' + "Other Map Configurations" + 'ENTER' + "Lat/Lon Grid" + 'ENTER' Chart Boundaries: On/Off/Auto. The default setting is On. 'MENU' + "MAP SETTINGS"...

  • Page 38: Getting Automatic Info

    Note (*) Choose the option: : the object is not visible independently of the selected “Underwater • Object Depth Value” ICON : the object icon is visible without tags, in the range selected from • “Underwater Object Depth Value” option ICON+DEPTH : the object icon and tag is visible, in the range selected from “Under- •...

  • Page 39: Change Picture Size

    least one of the objects found has one or more pictures associated. Fig. 3.4.2.1 - Example of Quick Info on objects with picture On the Full Info, there will be the small camera icon on a corner of the square containing the object icon or a big photo icon centered on the square for the object without icon.

  • Page 40: Full Info On Lakes

    When the cursor is placed over the icon, the icons of the available services are shown: Fig. 3.4.2.2a - Quick Info: available services If you press 'ENTER' all available information about the cartographic point under the cursor will be shown. See the next paragraph. 3.4.2.3 Full Info on Lakes The following is an example of Full Info on Lakes:...

  • Page 41: Info Tree And Expanded Info Page

    3.4.3 INFO TREE AND EXPANDED INFO PAGE This page combines the Info Tree and the Expanded Info pages; this gives the advantage of showing the details of the object selected on the Info Tree while the cursor is moving through the Info Tree’s items. The upper side of the page contains the Info Tree and the Lower side con- tains the expanded information.

  • Page 42: Getting Tide Info

    Fig. 3.4.5a - Automatic Info window 3.4.6 GETTING TIDE INFO To obtain Tide Info: Fig. 3.4.6 - Tide Info icon Place the cursor on the Tide symbol, a automatic Info window is opened: Fig. 3.4.6a - Automatic Info on Tide To display the Tide Graph page press 'ENTER' for two times: User Manual...

  • Page 43: Find Function

    Fig. 3.4.6b - Tide Graph Using the cursor key, it is possible to move the cursor anywhere on the graph and display the time, height (vertical cursor) and drought (horizontal cursor) on a particular graph point. Also use 'ZOOM IN' or 'ZOOM OUT' to go to previ- ous or next day and 'ENTER' to set date (move the cursor key up/down to insert the desired number and use it left/right to move cursor to left/right).

  • Page 44: Finding Ports By Distance

    3.4.7.3 Finding Ports By Distance To select the Ports By Distance function following the procedure: 'MENU' + "FIND" + 'ENTER' + "PORTS BY DISTANCE" + 'ENTER' Shows the list of all ports stored on the C-CARD in closest distance order and allows to locate the ports on the map.
  • Page 45 'MENU' + "FIND" + 'ENTER' + "LAKES INFORMATION" + 'ENTER' It founds the Outdoor Recreational Area objects. See the following picture: Fig. 3.4.7.9 - Outdoor Recreational Area objects Use the cursor key to select any objects and press 'ENTER'. The list of the nearest lakes containing the facility will be shown on the screen.
  • Page 46 User Manual...

  • Page 47: For The Experienced User

    For the Experienced User Now you have had a chance to became familiar with your new chart plotter, there are a great number of advanced features that you will find helpful. First of all the use of the Advanced Mode. The chart plotter can operate in two different modes: Basic Mode and Ad- vanced Mode.

  • Page 48: Creating A Route

    Fig. 4.1.1.1 - Waypoint placing 4.1.1.2 Creating a route Repeat the "Adding Waypoint" procedure described in the previous Par. 4.1.1.1. The sequence of moving the cursor and pressing 'ENTER' is continued to create the route, until you have reached the last Waypoint, your final destination. Segments connecting the Waypoints are shown, and the starting point is identified by a circle surrounding the first Waypoint of the route: Fig.

  • Page 49: Deleting Route

    Press 'ENTER'. Select "DELETE" and press 'ENTER'. The Waypoint is deleted and a new line between previous and next Waypoint is shown. The deleted Waypoint remains shaded until the screen is redrawn. Fig. 4.1.1.3a - Deleting Waypoint (II) 4.1.1.4 Deleting route Select Advanced Mode + Adding Waypoint or Place cursor on Waypoint Press 'ENTER'.

  • Page 50: Time To Go

    Time To Go When the Target is set the TTG value is displayed in the Graphic Data page: '<PAGE>' to select Graphic Data page Note If SOG value is less than 1.0 knots or the BRG is greater than 90 degrees, the TTG value is not displayed.

  • Page 51: Inserting Waypoint

    Fig. 4.1.1.6a - Moving Waypoint function (II) 4.1.1.7 Inserting Waypoint Every time you place the cursor on the segment connecting two existing Waypoints of a route the following function is available. Place cursor on route leg Fig. 4.1.1.7 - Placing Waypoint between two existing ones (I) Press 'ENTER'.

  • Page 52: Editing Waypoint

    Once you have positioned the cursor at new location, press 'ENTER' (press 'CLEAR' to abort operation): Fig. 4.1.1.7b - Placing Waypoint between two existing ones (III) 4.1.1.8 Editing Waypoint Select Advanced Mode + Adding Waypoint or Place cursor on Waypoint Press 'ENTER'.

  • Page 53: Finding Info About Waypoints: User Points List Page

    Fig. 4.1.1.8a - Edit Waypoint (II): Waypoint symbols Use the cursor key to select the symbol and press 'ENTER'. If Color field is selected press 'ENTER': a window with 8 different colors appears, use the cursor key to select the desired color and press 'ENTER'. If select Coordinates field, press 'ENTER' and then use the cursor key to insert the value.

  • Page 54: Deleting All User Points With The Same Symbol

    Deleting all User Points with the same symbol 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER POINTS" + 'ENTER' + "CLR-SYM' + 'ENTER' Deletes all User Points which have the same identifier of that shown in the selected row. A warning message appears, select "YES" and press 'ENTER' ('CLEAR' otherwise). Deleting all User Points with the same type 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS"...

  • Page 55: Deleting Route

    4.1.2.2 Deleting route 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "DE- LETE ROUTE" + 'ENTER' A window is opened: select "YES" and press 'ENTER' to confirm (select "NO" and press 'ENTER' otherwise). The route remains on the screen shaded until the screen is redrawn.

  • Page 56: Changing Speed & Fuel Values

    Note If there is the Target in the current route, it is not possible to change the current route. So if the "Route #" item is selected, the chart plotter emits three beeps. Changing Speed & Fuel values 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE REPORT"...

  • Page 57: Using Marks & Events

    4.2 USING MARKS & EVENTS You may place a Mark, as it is called, at your cursor position, while Event is created at your vessel position. 4.2.1 MARKS You may tag a location on the chart with a Mark symbol and number, which you can record for later use.

  • Page 58: Editing Mark

    Fig. 4.2.1.4 - Moving Mark function (I) Press 'ENTER': Fig. 4.2.1.4a - Moving Mark function (II) The Mark is placed in the new position, the "old" Mark, remains on the screen shaded until the screen is redrawn. Note If you try to move a Mark that belongs to many routes, the chart plotter emits three beeps and on the screen a Warning message appears.

  • Page 59: Finding Info About Marks: User Points List Page

    Use the cursor key to select the field. If you have selected Name field, press 'ENTER': use the cursor key to insert the character (8 characters max), then press 'ENTER'. If Symbol field is selected press 'ENTER': a window with 16 different symbols appears.

  • Page 60: Deleting Event

    4.2.2.2 Deleting Event Place cursor on Event Press 'ENTER'. Select "DELETE" and press 'ENTER': the Event remains on the screen shaded until the next screen is redrawn. Note If you try to delete a Event that belongs to many routes, the chart plotter emits three beeps and on the screen a Warning message appears.

  • Page 61: Add To Route

    Point you wish. If the page contains more than 12 User Points, the list continues in the next pages. See Par. 4.1.1.9. 4.2.2.6 Add to Route Place cursor on Event Press 'ENTER'. Select "ADD TO ROUTE" and press 'ENTER': the se- lected Event is connected to the current route.

  • Page 62: Deleting Ebl & Vrm

    4.3.2 DELETING EBL & VRM Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on the cross EBL & VRM + 'ENTER' Select "DELETE" and press 'ENTER': the line and circle disappear from the screen. 4.3.3 EDITING EBL & VRM Select Advanced Mode + Place cursor on the cross EBL & VRM + 'ENTER' Select "EDIT"...

  • Page 63: Deleting The A-B-C-D Segment

    4.4.3 DELETING THE A-B-C-D SEGMENT When placing the cursor on the desired point (A, B, C or D) or on segment between two points the information window appears. Press 'ENTER', select "DELETE ALL" and press 'ENTER' again: all points and connecting segments are deleted. 4.4.4 MOVING THE A-B-C-D POINTS When placing the cursor on the desired point (A, B, C or D) the information window appears.

  • Page 64: Enabling Track Storing

    4.5.2 ENABLING TRACK STORING 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "TRACKING" + 'ENTER' MAGNUM P ONLY ON 'TRACK' To enable (On) or disable (Off) the track storing. It is not possible to use the track storing if you are not receiving a valid fix. The default setting is On. 4.5.3 DISPLAYING TRACK 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS"...

  • Page 65: Selecting Distance

    can store a fix after a defined time; Auto - the software decides when storing a posi- tion, on the basis of the straight or curved track. The default setting is Time. 4.5.8 SELECTING DISTANCE 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "DIS- TANCE"...

  • Page 66: Loading File

    A window is opened to insert the file name and the type of data to save: Fig. 4.6.1 - Save File function (I) Select the file name. At first a default name is shown: use the cursor key to insert the name. Press 'ENTER'. Select the data type to save among "MARK", "EVENT", "ROUTE"...

  • Page 67: Deleting File

    4.6.3 DELETING FILE 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE" + 'ENTER' A warning window is shown, select "YES" and press 'ENTER' to confirm dele- tion (select "NO" otherwise). This operation remove old or unnecessary files to clean up your User C-CARD.

  • Page 68: C-Link Navigation Data Transfer

    this work mode, the CP unit periodically scans all the available C-CARD slots search- ing for MIRROR C-CARDs. When one or more MIRROR C-CARD is found (in one or both CPs) a special connection is established between the CPs to abilitate the MIRROR C-CARDs.

  • Page 69: C-Link Serial Connection

    stored in its memory and the navigation is started. The information sent by the Master consists of the following values: - Navigation mode (To Single Destination / to a Route ) - Route Name (*) - Destination ID - Destination Position - Next Waypoint ID (*) - Range from Destination to next Waypoint (*) - Bearing from Destination to next Waypoint (*)

  • Page 70: Slave Chart Plotter

    Master mode is the default factory setting. All regular chart plotters’ functions are allowed. As soon as the Destination is placed, the master chart plotter will start transmitting all C-Link navigation data. In Master mode the C-Link navigation data received from the NMEA port is ignored. So, if the two chart plotters are both operating in Master mode, the C-Link navigation data sent by the other Chart Plot- ter never processed.

  • Page 71: Notes

    Notes While navigating to the external destination the Operating Mode is switched to Master mode, the navigation to the external destination will be terminated. An appropriate warning message will be shown to notify that the Navigation to the external destina- tion is active and to confirm whether Slave mode can be set.
  • Page 72 Fig. 4.8.1.7 - External route on Route Data Report - External Route : Name of the External Route (from PCMPN,0) - Cruising Speed : Planned Cruising Speed (from PCMPN,1) - Fuel Consumption Rate : Planned Fuel Consumption Rate (from PCMPN,1) - Total Route length Route: Length from First to Last Wpt.

  • Page 73: Quick Info

    - ETA to Last Wpt : Estimate Time of Arrival to the End of the Route. Calculated: Current Time + “TTG To Last Wpt” 4.8.1.8 Quick Info Route Navigation: Quick Info on the Destination Fig. 4.8.1.8 - Quick Info on Destination Quick info on Single Destination Fig.

  • Page 74: Ais System Definitions

    4.9.1 AIS SYSTEM DEFINITIONS Target • It is a vessel equipped with AIS. Information about the targets is being re- ceived by AIS Receiver and displayed on the screen. • Closest Point of Approach is the closest distance that will be achieved be- tween your vessel and the tracked target, based on your vessel’s speed and direction and the target’s speed and direction.

  • Page 75: Ais Menu

    Sleeping Target • Target located outside the Activation Range. Sleeping target is represented by a small oriented triangle. Lost Target • When the AIS info is not received from that vessel for 3.5 minutes. The presentation will be a flashing black triangle with a cross through. Activation Range •...

  • Page 76: Cpa Alarm

    Defines the range from the fix within which the AIS Target becomes active. The values allowed are from 0.1 to 20 Nm. The default setting is 5 Nm. 4.9.2.3 CPA Alarm 'MENU' + "AIS SETUP" + 'ENTER'+ "CPA ALARM" + 'ENTER' Turns ON or OFF the alarm.

  • Page 77: C-Staff

    • CPA and TCPA values • Note The selected AIS target icon is surrounded by a square frame when user places the cursor over the icon. 4.10 C-STAFF The C-Staff functions are based on STAFF Concept ® (Satellite Tracking Aided Fleet Fishing). The STAFF Concept ® is designed for professional fishing purpose to allow monitoring the position of the vessels of a fleet from each vessel (the fleet may have until 20 vessels max).

  • Page 78: Weather Service Menu

    Note Please check with Local C-MAP Office for the actual C-WEATHER coverage of your area. 4.11.1 C-WEATHER SERVICE MENU To select the menu: 'MENU' + "C-WEATHER" + 'ENTER' MAGNUM P 'C-W ' (if it is present) EATHER The C-Weather menu is shown on the screen, the items are described in the following paragraphs.

  • Page 79: Copy From User C-Card

    lows to interrupt the data download. At the end of the operation press 'CLEAR' to close the window. 4.11.1.2 Copy from USER C-CARD ''MENU' + "C-WEATHER" + 'ENTER' + "COPY FROM USER C-CARD" + 'ENTER' Allows the C-MAP WEATHER DATA loading from the User-CARD. 4.11.1.3 Weather Forecast ''MENU' + "C-WEATHER"...

  • Page 80: Dsc

    4.12 DSC The DSC (Digital Selective Calling) is a method of establishing a VHF radio call; it is used to announce urgent maritime safety information broadcasts. This sys- tem allows mariners to instantly send Distress Call or/and Position Request to the other vessels equipped with a DSC transceiver within range of the transmission.

  • Page 81: 2Dsc Menu

    GoTo Vessel • Activates the navigation to the Distress Call or Position Request icon. The chart plotter changes the map scale to allow showing the Distress Call (or Position Request) icon and the vessel’s icon simultaneously on the screen. The chart plotter then verifies if there are obstructions (land or low water) between the two positions.

  • Page 82: Delete

    Delete ''MENU' + "DSC" + 'ENTER' + "LOG" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE" + 'ENTER' Deletes selected DSC position. Delete All ''MENU' + "DSC" + 'ENTER' + "LOG" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE ALL" + 'ENTER' Deletes all entries Hide/Show ''MENU' + "DSC" + 'ENTER' + "LOG" + 'ENTER' + "HIDE/SHOW" + 'ENTER' Allows hiding/showing the selected DSC position on the chart display.

  • Page 83: Add

    ''MENU' + "DSC" + 'ENTER' + "DIRECTORY" + 'ENTER' + "ADD" + 'ENTER' Add a new entry to the Directory. Delete ''MENU' + "DSC" + 'ENTER' + "DIRECTORY" + 'ENTER' + "DELETE" + 'EN- TER' Delete the selected entry. Delete All ''MENU' + "DSC"...

  • Page 84: Radar Setup Menu

    Note The Fish Finder display page is available only if the Fish Finder is connected and powered On. 4.14 RADAR SETUP MENU The Radar consists of a scanner unit which illuminates targets with micro- wave energy and then collects the echoes from those targets. The scanner unit in- cludes the Radar antenna, transmitter, receiver and necessary electronics.

  • Page 85: Terms & Functions

    Terms & Functions This section explains the terms that may be unfamiliar to the reader. The symbol indicates that the term is followed only by an explanation, while the sym- indicates that the term is more widely explained; you will also find a briefly description on how to select the related menu option, listing the operation a keys sequence with the menu names enclosed between double apices.
  • Page 86 Advanced Mode The chart plotter can operate in two different modes: Basic Mode and Advanced Mode. In Advanced Mode it is possible to have more available functions, for example it is possible to handle Waypoints. 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ADVANCED FUNCTIONS" + 'ENTER' + "On" + 'ENTER' Advanced Settings (menu) Selects the Setup, Fix, Navigate, Track, Compass, Alarms, Simulation, Route menus and the User Points page and User C-Cards menu.
  • Page 87 Auto Info The type of Automatic Info is user selectable. The possible settings are: Off: disabled, no automatic info shown at all; On Points: only on points. This is the default setting. On All: on all objects (points, lines and areas). 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS"...
  • Page 88 Chain Selects the chain. The Loran chains are groups of transmitting stations that use timed radio pulse transmissions. In each of these chains there is a master station and two or more slave or secondary stations. Stations belonging to a same chain transmit pulses in timing groups: a different time base identifies each chain.
  • Page 89 Compute Correction Corrects fixes from the positioning instrument. By placing the cursor on the ship's real position and selecting this option, the error is calculated and internally memorized for appropriate correction, but not applied. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "FIX " + 'ENTER' + "COMPUTE CORRECTION" + 'ENTER' Coordinate System Sets your preferred Coordinate System among ddd mm ss, ddd mm.mm, ddd mm.mmm, UTM, OSGB, TD.
  • Page 90 C-Voice AVAILABLE ONLY IF THE CHARTPLOTTER IS CONNECTED TO THE VOICE NAVIGATION SYSTEM The chart plotter has two different vocal modes, Navigation and Echosounder. According to what mode is selected the messages spoken from the chart plotter are different. 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "C-VOICE" + 'ENTER' C-Weather Service C-Weather Service is an innovative meteorological forecasting system with the ability to visualize the weather forecast, overlaying it on cartography.
  • Page 91 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH ALARM" + 'ENTER' Depth Areas Depth Areas are the sea areas included in the user selectable range of minimum and maximum depth limits. The sea area that is beyond the selected range is filled by an uniform white color, the sea area that is inside the selected range is filled by ordinary multicolor shading.
  • Page 92 Depth Window Turns On/Off the display of Depth Window on the screen. The default setting is Off. 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "DEPTH WINDOW" + 'ENTER' DGPS = Differential GPS Provides even greater positioning accuracy than standard GPS. Dynamic Nav Aids This function allows settings blinking lights on Nav-Aids.
  • Page 93 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "C-VOICE" + 'ENTER' + "ECHOSOUNDER" + 'ENTER' Event User point that refers to the ship's position. It is simply a way of marking where the boat is (see Par. 4.2). An existing Event can be connected to the current route. External Alarm Allows triggering an external alarm device.
  • Page 94 Fonts & Symbols On MAX charts it is possible to set the size of all names and symbols drawn on the charts, selecting between Normal size (the regular characters size) and Large size. 'MENU' + "MAP SETTINGS" +'ENTER' + "Fonts & Symbols" + 'ENTER' Formatting The formatting of a User C-CARD must be done before using a new User C-CARD: this operation prepares the User C-CARD to receive and store information.
  • Page 95 '<PAGE>' Fig. 5c - Graphic Data Page Grounding Alarm The chart plotter is provided with a function that, by querying the map's data, verifies potential danger to navigation due to shallow water, land, rocks, obstructions and shoreline constructions. The maps are scanned periodically (every 10 seconds).
  • Page 96 HDG = Heading The horizontal direction in which a ship actually points or heads in any moment (see also COG). HDOP = Horizontal Dilution Of Precision It is the index for position-fixing accuracy. The smaller the HDOP value, the more accurately the position can be fixed.
  • Page 97 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "LANGUAGE" + 'ENTER' Latitude The angular distance North or South of the equator measured by lines encircling the earth parallel to the equator in degrees from 0° to 90°. LAT/LON Coordinate system using Latitude and Longitude coordinates to define a position on earth. Lat/Lon Grid Turns On/Off the displaying of the Latitude and Longitude Grids.
  • Page 98 chart plotter draws the rest of the map expanding the cartographic information read from, at most, two zoom levels above the current zoom level. For this reason the map is drawn three times: firstly it draws the two levels before the current level and then the current level. The area covered by the cartographic data read from the previous levels is identified by a dotted pattern.
  • Page 99 Natural Features Any topographic feature formed by the action of natural processes: coastlines, relief, glaciers. Nav Aids & Light Sectors Turns On (Nav-Aids & Light Sectors are shown)/Off (Nav-Aids & Light Sectors are not shown)/No Sector (Nav-Aids are shown, Light Sectors are hidden) the displaying of the Nav Aids. The default setting is On.
  • Page 100 Nearest Services To locate and display the nearest available facilities of a particular type (i.e. the nearest Hospital, sailmaker, bank, etc.). The icons list of the available services is shown on the screen (see Par. 3.5.5). 'MENU' +"NEAREST SERVICES" + 'ENTER' NMEA-0183 The NMEA-0183 Data Interface Standard was developed by the National Marine Electronics Associa- tion of America.
  • Page 101 default setting is Classic. Normal is recommended when the chart plotter is not exposed to the direct sunlight. When this mode is set the maps are displayed in order to use colors as similar as possible to the ones used in the original paper charts. Classic uses more vivid colors. Night Vision is recommended when the environment is dark in order to reduce the glare of the display.
  • Page 102 Port 1/2/3/4/5 Output Disables (Off) or sets the interface as NMEA 0183, NMEA 0180, NMEA 0180/CDX. The default setting is 0183. 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' + "PORT 1/2/3/4/5 OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' Port 1/2/3/4/5 Output Sentences The chart plotter allows customizing the NMEA-0183 sentence transmitted on each port.
  • Page 103 Reset Total Trip Resets the total distance travelled by the ship from the first activation of the chart plotter or starting from the values reset. The total trip value is shown on the top of the Navigation Page. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "NAVIGATE" + 'ENTER' + "RESET TOTAL TRIP"...
  • Page 104 Inverting Route: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE REPORT" + 'ENTER' + "INVERT" + 'ENTER' Deleting Route: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE" + 'ENTER' + "ROUTE REPORT" + 'ENTER' + "CLEAR" + 'ENTER' Selecting Speed: 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS"...
  • Page 105 ing, Date and Time and selects the Cursor Control function. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "SIMULATION" + 'ENTER' SNR = Signal to Noise Ratio The ratio of the magnitude of a signal that of the noise (interference). SOG = Speed Over Ground A calculation of the rate of movement of the ship over the ground.
  • Page 106 Temperature (Unit) Sets the temperature unit among C and F. The default setting is C. 'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TEMPERATURE" + 'ENTER' Tide The periodic rise and fall of the surface of oceans, bays, etc., due principally to the gravitational interac- tions between the Moon and Earth.
  • Page 107 When the chart plotter receives a valid position fix, the Tide icons are shown on the charts on the basis of the current date and time: the screen displays and changes arrows as date/time changes. Time (simulation) Sets the time of the simulated fix. 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS"...
  • Page 108 Underwater Objects Limit Selects the max depth value to display Underwater Objects. If value is set to 0 Mt, the Underwater Objects are not shown on the charts. Menu options are grayed out. If value is more than 0 Mt (i.e. 10 Mt), in the Range from 0 Mt to the selected value the Underwater Objects are displayed according to their setting below.
  • Page 109 'MENU' + "ADVANCED SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "TRACK" + 'ENTER' + "VISIBLE" + 'ENTER' VRM = Variable Range Marker Circle with radius selectable by the user (see Par. 4.3). Select Advanced Mode + 'ENTER' + "EBL & VRM" + 'ENTER' Waypoint Any point to which one intends to navigate.
  • Page 110 Zoom-In Shows more detail in a smaller area. Expands map scale; scale value is refreshed. When Plotter Mode option is set On from the map configuration setup, it allows zooming into map scales not covered by cartographic details. Pressing and holding 'ZOOM IN' allows fast zoom function. Zoom-Out Operates similarly to zoom -in, but in the reverse, showing a wider but less detailed view.

  • Page 111: For The Technician

    For the Technician 6.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Power consumption : 2.5 Watt max 35 Volt dc : NMEA0183 • Interface • Autopilot Interface : NMEA-0180, NMEA-0180/CDX, NMEA-0183 • Display Resolution : 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 pixels user selectable •...

  • Page 112: Installation

    6.2 INSTALLATION Fig. 6.2 - Installation types 6.3 EXTERNAL WIRING AUX-IN I/O CABLE AUX-IN I/O CABLE WIRE COLOR FUNCTION BLACK GND COMMON VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT POWER OUTPUT+ (10-35 Vdc) WHITE INPUT 4+ PIN FUNCTION GREEN INPUT 4- GRAY OUTPUT 5+ YELLOW OUTPUT 4+ BROWN...

  • Page 113: Typical Connections - "Power & I/O" Connector

    6.4 TYPICAL CONNECTIONS - "POWER & I/O" Connector 6.4.1 GPS CONNECTIONS GPS on Port 1 GPS on Port 2 GPS on Port 3 6.4.2 AUTOPILOT CONNECTIONS Autopilot on Port 1 User Manual...

  • Page 114: External Nmea Connections

    Autopilot on Port 2 6.4.3 EXTERNAL NMEA CONNECTIONS External NMEA on Port 1 External NMEA on Port 2 6.4.4 C-COM CONNECTION User Manual...

  • Page 115: External Alarm Connection

    6.4.5 EXTERNAL ALARM CONNECTION 6.5 SYSTEM TEST If you have connected your position-finding device according to the instruc- tions, and chosen the proper menu selection for your device, and are still having problems with your chart plotter, the extended auto-test should help determine the problem.

  • Page 116: Dim Menu

    RAM Clear To clear internal memory. If the chart plotter exhibits unusual behavior, or ap- pears to be malfunctioning, it may be possible to correct the problem by clearing RAM. This operation will erase all Marks, Events, Routes, stored track plots and desti- nations.

  • Page 117: Serial Ports

    6.5.4 SERIAL PORTS If you are having problems receiving data from the position-finding instru- ment, this test should help determine the problem. Change Parameters To change the parameters of the serial interface. This menu allows to select the Port 1, 2, 3, the Baud Rate between 4800 or 9600, the Data Bits (Word Length) between 7 or 8, the Parity between even, odd or none, the Stop Bits between 1 or 2.
  • Page 118 Horizontal Size Allows entering the actual horizontal size of the screen. The value can be entered either in centimeters or inches (the default is 30.5 cm). The unit of measure is user selectable (see Screen Size Unit option). If the unit of measure is changed, the value is converted.

  • Page 119: A Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting THE CHART PLOTTER DOES NOT TURN ON Make sure that the correct voltage (10-35 volt dc) is present. Check also that the polarity is correct. Refer to the Par. 2.2. THE CHART PLOTTER DOES NOT GET A VALID FIX Make sure that no metal obstacle is placed around the chart plotter acting as a shield for the antenna.

  • Page 120: Analytical Index

    Analytical Index BWC ............. 95 A-B-C-D ........29, 64, 87 About Page ........12, 87 Accessories ........113 C-CARD ....22, 90, 95, 110, 118 Active Track ......65, 87, 109 C-CARD Connector ......118 Add to Route ........61, 63 C-CARD Test ........
  • Page 121 Cursor Key ........12, 16 Display Settings ........119 Cursor Position ........99 Displaying Track ........66 Distance ..........67 Distance (Track) ........94 Data Cartridge ........118 Distance (Unit) ........94 Data Storage Cartridge ......22 Distance and Bearing to Target ... 51 Data to Save .........
  • Page 122 Fix Datum ..........95 Fix Position ........... 91 Key ............12 Fonts & Symbols ....34, 94, 96 Keyboard ..........113 Formatting ........69, 96 Fuel ..........58, 106 Full Info ..........42 Lakes By Name ......46, 98 Full Info on Lakes ......... 42 Lakes Info ..........
  • Page 123 Navigate (menu) ......... 101 RAM Clear .......... 118 Navigate (mode) ......... 101 RAM Menu .......... 117 Navigating on A-B-C-D ....30, 65 RAM Test ..........117 Navigation ........101, 102 Receive Route ......104, 106 Navigation Data Page ....28, 101 Receive User Points ....
  • Page 124 Static Navigation ......... 107 Steering ..........107 Underwater Objects ......110 Step Unit (Track) ........ 107 Underwater Objects Limit .... 39, 110 Step unit selection ......109 Unit ............88 STR ............. 107 Universal Time Coordinated ....110 Structure ..........36 User C-CARD ....

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