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Congratulations on your purchase of the Central Navigation Display (CND) from B&G. The CND is
the latest in chart plotting and navigation displays from B&G and represents B&G's commitment to
providing customers the finest marine navigation systems. The CND is a state-of-the-art
computerised electronic chart system designed as a sophisticated navigation aid. Your CND
provides many useful features and is easy to use.
Before you begin using your new CND, please take the time to read this manual to help you
achieve the full potential from your new system.
All calculations and information necessary for navigation are performed and displayed on the
screen quickly and accurately providing all of the facilities of a conventional GPS but with the
added benefit of a powerful electronic chart display.

Features

The Central Navigation Display (CND) is a fully functioned colour Chart Plotter which can be used
either as a stand-alone system or integrated into an instrument system.
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Daylight viewable transflective ¼ VGA colour screen gives excellent clarity even in bright
sunlight
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Latest presentation of C-Map NT Cartography, hot-swap cartridges
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Highest specification C-Map NT feature implementation
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Utilises C-Map User-Card technology to enable backup of waypoints, tracks, routes and
marks. Also can be used for home route planning (with optional C-Map PC-Planner Kit)
Instrumentation data repeater - any NMEA instrument source (see "Interfacing" for details),
custom pages provide easy to use presentation of instrument data.
User information like Waypoints, Marks and tracks can be stored on a User
can be recalled at any time. The CND will also display available instrument data in dedicated
display formats. On the screen are shown navigation data and cartographic information obtained
from
03/09/01
electronic charts.
introduction

overview

features
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  • Page 1: Overview

    Your CND provides many useful features and is easy to use. Before you begin using your new CND, please take the time to read this manual to help you achieve the full potential from your new system.

  • Page 2: Certification

    This device meets requirements for CFR47 Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B equipment. The CND meets the standards set out in European Standard EN 60945: 1997 IEC 945 : 1996 for maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    contents contents Overview Features Features Certification Warnings & Precautions Trademarks Display overview Switching on and off Switching On Switching Off Backlight C-CARD Inserting the Card Removing the card System settings Overview of the display Navigate to a single destination Distance to bearing Steer Deleting a Destination Navigating on a route...
  • Page 4 contents contents GPS mode GPS Mode Status Page GPS Page Road Page XTE Page XTE Options Routes Main Setup Screen Selecting a route Selecting a route to work Deleting a route Route Colour selection Reversing a route Route Report Changing Speed & Fuel values Route Report from the chart.
  • Page 5 contents contents Track functions Track functions Enabling Track Storing Selecting Active Track Displaying Track Selecting Track Colour Selecting Time Interval Selecting Vector Delete Current Track Memory menu Memory Menu Saving a File User C-CARD menu Loading a File Deleting a File Sort the User C-CARD Directory Reading the User C-CARD Selecting slot...

  • Page 6: Display Overview

    ENTER PWR key C-MAP Cover Press the PWR key to turn the CND On There are 5 Softkeys, which have different functions when you select different modes of operation, the labels for the current functions are shown on the screen immediately adjacent to the keys.

  • Page 7: Switching On And Off

    Before turning the CND on, check that the installation instructions in Appendix B have been correctly followed. Switching On Pressing the PWR key for one second switches on the CND, you will first be presented with the B&G logo screen software version information.

  • Page 8: C-Card

    The CND uses two types of C-MAPNT cartridges, The C-CARD, contains detailed charts of the area covered. The User C-CARD can be used to permanently store your routes, Waypoints, Marks and tracks. Hold the C-CARD by the short inclined side so that you can see the C-MAP label.

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Display

    getting started overview of the display Cursor Box Cursor Softkeys Label Text Box navigate to a single destination Using the CURSOR keypad move the cursor to your desired destination then press the NAV TO softkey, this softkey will then change to the START softkey, pressing the START softkey will then create the Direct Target.

  • Page 10: Navigating On A Route

    getting started navigating on a route If you prefer to navigate following a route towards its end point, you can define a series of locations (Waypoints) in sequence to make a route. Adding a Waypoint Using the CURSOR keypad place the cursor on the desired position, pressing the ENTER key will insert a Waypoint symbol on the chart, press the ADD TO ROUTE Softkey to make it...

  • Page 11: Moving Waypoint

    getting started navigating on a route Moving Waypoint Place the cursor on the Waypoint and press the MOVE Softkey, using the CURSOR keypad move the Waypoint, a dotted line connecting the Waypoint to the new position, is shown. To place the Waypoint in the new position, press the ACCEPT Softkey.

  • Page 12: Editing Waypoints

    getting started navigating on a route Editing Waypoints Move the cursor onto the Waypoint and press the EDIT Softkey Use the CURSOR keypad to select the field and press the ENTER key. To enter a name use the CURSOR keypad to insert the characters, then press the ACCEPT Softkey.

  • Page 13: Finding Information

    getting started finding information Time To Go TTG value is displayed on the Display Page, available by pressing the PAGE key twice and the XTE Softkey. C-MAPNT Information On the display you will see a variety of Icons and symbols. Refer to the Handbook for their explanation (example shown).

  • Page 14: Getting Port Information

    getting started finding information By pressing the INFO softkey while the chart is displayed will display a list of all objects found in the range of the cursor. If there are complex objects you will also find a list of the components. Use the CURSOR keypad to scroll through the list, press the ENTER key to expand Getting Port Information...

  • Page 15: Getting Tidal Information

    getting started finding information Select the service using the CURSOR keypad and then press the ENTER key. Detailed information on the services (opening and closing time of the Fuel station, telephone number of local amenities, etc) are displayed. This is available for all countries, where such information exists on the paper chart.You will also see accurately positioned symbols that show where many useful facilities are located.

  • Page 16: Finding Port Services

    The screen will display today’s Tide Height graph for the area where the Tidal symbol was located. The CND displays a moveable Vertical and Horizontal slider. Using the CURSOR keypad, move the horizontal slider to correspond with the draft of your boat.
  • Page 17 getting started finding information When the find display appears press the START Softkey to displays the nearest available facilities (i.e. the nearest Hospital, sail maker, bank, etc.). The icons list is shown of the available services. Select the facility using the CURSOR keypad and then press the ENTER key.

  • Page 18: Finding Port By Name

    getting started finding information Finding Port by Name Pressing the FIND Softkey displays the find screen. Using the CURSOR keypad select “Find Port by Name” and press the START Softkey to display a list of all ports stored on the C-CARD. Use the CURSOR keypad to select the port and the ZOOM +/- key to select next/previous page.

  • Page 19: Searching By List

    getting started finding information Insert the port name (max 15 characters) using the Up and Down CURSOR keypad to scroll through the letters, pressing the right arrow CURSOR keypad to move to the following space. A list of all ports containing the inserted name is displayed.

  • Page 20: Finding Tide Stations

    getting started finding information Finding Tide Stations To find the nearest Tide Stations on the chart press the FIND Softkey to display the find screen. Note The find will be from the cursor position if the fix position is not suitable. Using the CURSOR keypad select Tide Stations and press the START Softkey to display a list of nearest Tide Stations (up to...

  • Page 21: Data Pages

    getting started data pages The Data Pages display the information obtained from the other instruments on your system. Using information available, various other parameters can be calculated and displayed. Press the PAGE key to enter the Data Pages. Speed/Depth The Speed and Depth displays are divided into three pages, accessed by repeatedly pressing the SPD/DEP Softkey.

  • Page 22: Navigation

    getting started data pages Navigation The Navigation displays are divided into three pages, accessed by repeatedly pressing the NAV Softkey. To scroll between pages press the NAV Softkey. Wind The Wind displays are divided into three pages, accessed by repeatedly pressing the WIND Softkey To scroll between pages press the WIND Softkey...

  • Page 23: Multi Function

    getting started data pages Multi Function The Multifunction displays are divided into two pages, accessed by repeatedly pressing the MULTI Softkey. 03/09/01 Page 23...

  • Page 24: Data Logs

    getting started data pages Data Logs The Data Logging pages are divided into four pages, accessed by repeatedly pressing the DATA LOGS Softkey. Page 24 03/09/01...

  • Page 25: Gps Mode

    The GPS mode displays positional information received from an external GPS antenna or unit. Initialisation When the CND is first switched on, it will start acquiring satellites to obtain a position fix. Pressing the PAGE key twice will display the GPS page.

  • Page 26: Road Page

    getting started gps mode Road Page Pressing the ROAD Softkey on the Status page displays the Road Page. The Road Page shows the current course displayed on a rolling road with the current heading up the page. The target waypoint is also displayed.

  • Page 27: Routes

    The CND can store up to 10 individual routes, only one can be selected as the current route. Only the currently selected route can be navigated to or edited.

  • Page 28: Deleting A Route

    advanced features routes Deleting a route From the main Route screen select the Route to be deleted and press the DELETE Softkey. A warning appears confirming the delete. Route Colour selection From the main Route screen select the Route and press the COLOUR Softkey to display the eight colour select window, use the CURSOR keypad to select the colour, press the ACCEPT Softkey to confirm.

  • Page 29: Route Report

    advanced features routes Route Report Pressing the REPORT Softkey from the main Route screen will display information about the Waypoints/Marks in that route. If more than six Waypoints are shown, use the up and down CURSOR keypad to select another page. Press the CLR key to exit from Route Data Report page.

  • Page 30: Route Report From The Chart

    CURSOR keypad to change the value. Press the ENTER key to confirm the change. Once the estimated Speed and Fuel are entered, the CND will calculate the estimated time of arrival at each of the Waypoints/Marks in the route and the fuel required.

  • Page 31: Deleting A Waypoint From The List

    advanced features routes Deleting a Waypoint from the list Use the CURSOR key to select the Waypoint to delete then press the DELETE Softkey. When the delete box appears press the ENTER key to Delete Selected Point, or using the CURSOR keypad to select Delete All Points, then press the ENTER key.

  • Page 32: Finding A Waypoint/Mark On The Chart

    Finding a Waypoint/Mark on the chart Press FIND Softkey. Select Find User Point and press ENTER A window appears to insert the Name by using the CURSOR keypad. Press the ACCEPT Softkey to accept, the CND will display the selected point. Page 32 03/09/01...

  • Page 33: Marks

    advanced features marks Adding a Mark Pressing the MARK key inserts a Mark on your boat’s position. In the Text Area information on Mark name, symbol and Latitude/Longitude is shown. Press the CLR key to clear the message Converting a MARK to a Waypoint Place the cursor on the Mark and press the CONVERT Softkey, a window to confirm the conversion is displayed...

  • Page 34: Setup Menu

    CURSOR keypad to select and change the value of a setting, and press the ENTER key to set. When an alarm is activated the CND emits a beep and a pop-up window is opened. Depth – Shallow Water Alarm This specifies the minimum depth.

  • Page 35: Selecting System Settings

    settings setup menu Selecting System Settings Use the CURSOR keypad to scroll to the System Settings menuand press the ENTER key to select. To set the Language Use the CURSOR keypad to select language and press ENTER to reveal the sub menu. Highlight the desired language and then press the ENTER key.

  • Page 36: To Set The Units

    settings setup menu To set the Units Use the CURSOR keypad to select the units settings menu and press the ENTER key to confirm changes. Selecting Chart Plotter settings Use the CURSOR keypad to scroll to the Chart Plotter Settings menuand press the ENTER key to select.

  • Page 37: To Set The Display Options 1

    ENTER key to select. It should be noted that these Display Option settings are stored when the CND is turned off. To set the Display Options 2 Use the CURSOR keypad to select a sub menu or to change the value of a setting, and press the ENTER key to select.

  • Page 38: Selecting About

    settings setup menu Selecting About This page displays the software and C_CARD information. position correction Position Correction Position Correction applies an offset to your GPS position fix which will then place your boat exactly on the chart where it should be. From the Plotter Setup menu, select Position Offset and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 39: Track Functions

    Track functions A very useful feature of the CND is the ability to store and display exactly where the boat has been. This feature, referred to as Tracking, can provide invaluable information about the effect of tide and wind influence on the boat’s progress as well as giving an indication of the helmsman’s performance.

  • Page 40: Selecting Time Interval

    Selecting Time Interval It is possible to change the frequency that the CND records the boat’s position in memory. It is important to match the frequency of recording to the distance that your boat will be travelling in order that the whole passage can be tracked.

  • Page 41: Memory Menu

    Memory Menu The CND allows you to copy information to and from User C-CARD’s, returning the information to internal memory at a later time. This allows virtually unlimited storage. Saving a File A window is opened to insert the file name and the type of data to save.

  • Page 42: User C-Card Menu

    settings user c-card menu Loading a File Choose the file name in the list using the CURSOR keypad, then press the LOAD Softkey to return the information to internal memory. Deleting a File Use the CURSOR keypad to select the item, press the DELETE Softkey to delete the file from the C-CARD.

  • Page 43: Formatting User C-Card

    settings user c-card menu If the User C-CARD is not present in the selected slot, a warning message appears. Formatting User C-CARD A User C-CARD must be formatted before use. This operation prepares the User C-CARD to receive and store information. Pressing the FORMAT Softkey will display a box to advise that all data will be lost.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    appendix a technical specifications • Dimensions mm (inch): 220 x 155 x 70.6 (8.66 x 6.10 x 2.78) • Power consumption: 12 Watt max, 10 - 35 Volt dc • GPS Interface: NMEA 0183 ver 2.3 • Autopilot Interface: NMEA 0183 ver 2.3 •...

  • Page 45: Installation

    Panel mounting Screw the bolts supplied into the fittings on the back of the CND. A hole must be cut in the panel using the template supplied. Fit the CND into the hole you have cut and place the...

  • Page 46: Power/Data

    Power/Data This is the main Power and Navigation NMEA port. The CND receives data from the GPS receiver and sends data to the instrument system using this port. Sentences decoded: DBT, DPT, GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, HDG, HDM, HDT, MWV, RMC, VHW, VTG, VWR, VWT, WPL, ZDA and DTM (B&G special).

  • Page 47: Terms And Functions

    Activate Demo Mode The Demo Mode can be very useful to familiarise yourself with the operation of the CND as you do not need to have a GPS connected The default setting is Off. Anchor Alarm Specifies the radius of an anchor circle around...
  • Page 48 In some instances, it may be beneficial to set this value to WGS 84 so that two charts of different original datum can be shown together on the CND . WGS 1984 is the default Chart Datum. Page 48...
  • Page 49 Dedicated key A key with permanently defined function. These keys are labelled on the front panel of the CND. Default Indicates a value or a setting that is used if the user has not defined a particular value.
  • Page 50 The formatting of a User C-CARD must be done before using a new User C-CARD. Full Map Display The CND will remove the information box and display a full screen chart and the softkeys. GPS = Global Positioning System GPS is a satellite based navigation system operated by the US Department of Defence.
  • Page 51 appendix c terms and functions 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. Keypad Beep Enables/Disables the keypad beep. The default setting is On. Info Displays a screen with a list of all objects found in the range of the cursor.
  • Page 52 Marks Turns on or off the user entered Marks. The default setting is On. Memory CARD The CND uses the optional User C-CARD to save user data. Minimum Depth Sets the minimum depth that the navigator wants the boat to go into. This value sets the depth area shading i.e.
  • Page 53 0.008 Nm (Screen width = 15 metres), regardless of what charts are on the C-CARD. If set to Off then the CND will only display the areas covered by the chart. When the edge of chart coverage is reached, the CND will automatically zoom out to the next available smaller scale chart.
  • Page 54 CND list of datums. Allows the range and bearing between two positions on the chart to be calculated...
  • Page 55 The Setup menu is where all the settings and adjustments are made. Simulation Used in order to use your CND without input data.(see Demo mode) SNR = Signal to Noise Ratio The ratio of the magnitude of a signal that of the noise (interference).
  • Page 56 Sets UTC or Local Time. The default setting is UTC. Track A very useful feature of the CND, is the ability to store and display exactly where the boat has been. This feature is referred to as Tracking. TRN = Turning The difference between COG and BRG.
  • Page 57 User C-CARD The CND uses the optional user C-CARD to save user data. Before a new user C-CARD can be used, it must be formatted. User Point Place on the chart identified by its coordinates and displayed on the screen with a reference symbol (see Mark, Waypoint).

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that no metal obstacles are placed around the GPS antenna and that the CND has been correctly wired. If, after 15 minutes, the CND does not get a fix, turn it Off and On again. The chartplotter does not turn Off If, after a ‘PWR’...

  • Page 59: Warranty

    warranty warranty 1. Warranty Brookes & Gatehouse Limited (“B&G”) guarantees this product against defects in materials or workmanship on the terms and conditions set out below (the “Warranty”). 2. Warranty Period The Warranty continues for 24 months from the date of purchase by the user (excluding mechanical items, including but not limited to, autopilot drive units which are subject to 12 months warranty).
  • Page 60 warranty warranty 6. Software B&G shall not be liable under this Warranty or otherwise for any defect in software incorporated within the product. 7. Further Warranties The warranty set out in this document is the only warranty offered by B&G. B&G makes no further promises in relation to this product such as (but not limited to): 7.1.

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