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- Page 1 B&G LCD CHART USER’S GUIDE AND INSTALLATION HB-0847-02 www.bandgservice.co.uk +44 (0)1590 689699...
- Page 2 Use of the B&G LCD Chart Implies knowledge and acceptance of this warning by the user. HB-0847-02 www.bandgservice.co.uk...
- Page 3 B&G LCD Plotter WARRANTY 1. Brookes and Gatehouse Ltd. warranties its products and services to be free of defects in material and workmanship and undertakes to remedy any defects resulting from faulty workmanship, materials or design or failure to perform to specifications.
- Page 4 Brookes and Gatehouse LCD Chart All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior consent in writing. HB-0847-02 www.bandgservice.co.uk +44 (0)1590 689699...
- Page 5 B&G LCD Plotter Part 1 - Introduction Part 1 - Introduction The B&G LCD Plotter is a fully integrated chart plotting system which displays information combined from your position fixer and instrument system (if available), and presents it in a flexible but easy to use format. Information is fed from your position fixer and/or instrument system and may be viewed in a choice of display configurations.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information Part 2 - OPERATING INFORMATION CONTENTS Para Page The Keyboard Quick Tour Functional Characteristics 2.3.1 navigation and cursor mode 2.3.2 autozoom 2.3.3 contrast 2.3.4 illumination 2.3.5 screen amplifier 2.3.6 overzoom Inserting a Microchart™ Removing a Microchart™... - Page 7 B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information CONTENTS (Contd) 2.14.2 2-17 delete last waypoint 2.14.3 2-17 deleting a waypoint 2.14.4 2-17 deleting all waypoints 2.14.5 2-17 moving a waypoint 2.14.6 2-18 inserting a waypoint 2.15 Changing a Route during Navigation 2-18 2.15.1 2-18...
- Page 8 B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information CONTENTS (Contd) 2.21.2 2-25 depth page 2.21.3 2-25 speed page 2.21.4 2-26 true wind log 2.21.5 2-26 position log 2.22 Position Offset Calibration 2-26 HB-0847-02 www.bandgservice.co.uk +44 (0)1590 689699...
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Page 9: The Keyboard
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information PART 2 - OPERATING INFORMATION The Keyboard B&G LCD Chart Plotter Zoom +/- • increases or decreases the chart range • activates and deactivates the Autozoom feature Cursor Keys • provides cursor control in all directions •... -
Page 10: Quick Tour
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information Menu Key • displays the main menu bar across the top of the screen • displays route information from the data window • configures speed during route planning Data Key • selects page of information containing navigational data •... - Page 11 B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information Once your GPS has obtained a lock, the area relative to the boat position is automatically displayed in the most suitable zoom scale. The boat’s position is indicated by a circle with a cross-hair. The straight line protruding from the centre is the boat’s heading vector and indicates the boat’s course over ground;...
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Page 12: Functional Characteristics
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information The LCD Plotter will emit an audible alarm along with text confirmation when the target waypoint has been reached. The navigational data window will display the boat’s velocity and direction of navigation with respect to the ground (not compensating for errors caused by tidal currents, wind, or magnetic deviations), bearing, distance, and time to next waypoint. -
Page 13: Screen Amplifier
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information 2.3.4 Illumination To alter the illumination level, repeatedly press the ON key until the desired level is obtained. The LCD Plotter has eight levels of illumination. 2.3.5 Screen Amplifier The LCD Plotter is constantly monitoring the orientation of the boat. With the Screen Amplifier on, 75% of the LCD Plotter’s screen is dedicated to the area in front of the boat. -
Page 14: Chart Information
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information but not connected to the GPS, the first cartographic image will be a large panorama centred on Africa, independent of the cartridge inserted. A small square indicates the limits of the cartridge currently inserted. Press the CURSOR key to move the cursor within the square and successively zoom as desired. -
Page 15: Displaying Chart Details
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information Displaying Chart Details Information may be switched on or off to greatly enhance the viewing of the area currently being navigated. This is especially useful in ports and harbours where there are numerous depth contours etc. Navigational aids which may be switched on or off are as follows: depth contours, names, navaids, and the land fill capability. -
Page 16: Displaying Port Services
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information 2.10 Displaying Port Services Entering in a port, place the cursor on the sail boat shown on the map (zoom minimum 1 NM) and press the ENTER key to open the information window. -
Page 17: Route Present
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information 2.11.2 Route Present in Cursor Mode • Range, from the boat position to the cursor • Time enroute (true boat speed) • Bearing • Cursor position • Chart range 2.11.3 Waypoint Editing If the cursor is placed over a waypoint, a window will appear prompting you to either delete the waypoint or move it. -
Page 18: Information Windows In Navigation Mode
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information 2.12 INFORMATION WINDOWS IN NAVIGATION MODE Press DATA to display the following windows: 2.12.1 Speed Windows If no route is plotted, this small window will appear containing only the boat speed (knots), the course and chart range. -
Page 19: Navigation Window
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information a) - Speed over ground b) - Course c) - Waypoint bearing (of the target waypoint) d) - Distance to the next waypoint e) - Time to reach the next waypoint f) - Chart range 2.12.2 Navigation Window Displays information of the complete trip. -
Page 20: Routes
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information 2.12.3 Data Window Displays information of the current position of the boat (active only when the GPS is connected). a) - Day, month, year, local or Greenwich Mean Time b) - Boat position c) - GPS Status and number of satellites. -
Page 21: Boat Position
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information 2.13.2 Marker (1) Indicates a point of interest and is designated by a user-defined symbol (up to 5), name (up to 8 characters) and/or a number. 2.13.3 Track (2) Indicates the course travelled by the boat with a dashed line. 2.13.4 Boat Position (3) Shows the position as read by the GPS. -
Page 22: Plotting A Route
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information make it reappear, press the CURSOR key. To deactivate it, press DATA. The unit is in editing mode when the cross-hair is displayed. 2.14 PLOTTING A ROUTE 2.14.1 Create or Edit Move the cursor with the arrow keys to the desired position, press the ENTER key to insert the waypoint. -
Page 23: Changing A Route During Navigation
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information and use the cursor keys to position to the required location. Finally, press the ENTER key to store. 2.15 CHANGING A ROUTE DURING NAVIGATION The cursor must not be present; if it is displayed, press the DATA key before performing the following operations. -
Page 24: Entering The Power And Speed
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information Press the up/down CURSOR keys to toggle to the next page which displays a progressive list of waypoints with relative position. The data relative to time enroute and fuel consumption is displayed only after inserting and saving the value for cruise velocity and that for engine power used in those speed conditions. -
Page 25: Recalling A Route
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information To name the route, simply use the up/down CURSOR keys to select the name and the left/right CURSOR keys to select the location. Upon, completion, press the ENTER key to confirm. 2.17.2 Recalling a Route Press the MENU key and select ROUTE from the options. -
Page 26: Storing A Track
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information Press the MENU key and select TRACK from the menu bar. Select TRACK STOP and confirm with the ENTER key. The message “TRACK STOPPED” will appear to confirm the operation. When selecting START TRACK, a number will appear on the course; selecting STOP TRACK will cause the tracking to stop;... -
Page 27: Marks
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information 2.18.7 Recalling a Track Press the MENU key and select TRACK. Next, select RECALL to open the track catalogue and then select the track with the CURSOR keys. Confirm by pressing ENTER or exit with any other key. If no tracks are present in the catalogue, the message “NO TRACKS STORED”... -
Page 28: Go To Function
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information 2.19.5 Deleting All Markers Press the MENU key and select MARKS. Next, select DELETE and press ENTER. The message “ALL MARKERS WILL BE DELETED, ARE YOU SURE?” will appear. Confirm by pressing ENTER, or exit with any other key. In either choice, only the markers present on the screen are deleted. -
Page 29: Go To Nearest
2.21 DISPLAY LOG The B&G LCD Chart Plotter has five dedicated pages for collectively displaying instrument and positional data. To access these pages, first press the MENU button. Next, using the CURSOR left/right keys, highlight MAPS from the menu bar. Finally, press the DATA key to enter the Display... -
Page 30: Status Page
B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information Log pages. Successive presses of the DATA key will scroll through each page in turn. 2.21.1 Status Page This page conveniently displays instrument and satellite data onto one screen. The information presented here is dependent upon what instruments are connected to the LCD Plotter. - Page 31 B&G LCD Plotter Part 2 - Operating Information Pressing the Zoom +/- keys changes the time period displayed between the last 3-24 hours. Instantaneous wind speed and direction values may be obtained by moving the time line. To do this, press the CURSOR left/right keys accordingly.
- Page 32 B&G LCD Plotter Part 3 - Installation Information Part 3 - INSTALLATION INFORMATION CONTENTS Para Page Installation Information Precautions Panel Mounting Bracket Mounting Electrical Connections 3.5.1 power 3.5.2 data in 1 3.5.3 data in 2 3.5.4 data out 1 3.5.5 data out 2 HB-0847-02 www.bandgservice.co.uk...
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Page 33: Installation Information
B&G LCD Plotter Part 3 - Installation Information INSTALLATION INFORMATION Precautions To avoid electromagnetic interference, it is recommended that the LCD Plotter be installed no less than 0.3 meters from a compass and 1 metre from the GPS. The LCD Plotter is water resistant, but not water proof. Use the cover when not in use. -
Page 34: Bracket Mounting
B&G LCD Plotter Part 3 - Installation Information Bracket Mounting The LCD Plotter can be installed on the instrument panel using the mounting bracket supplied. The bracket in contact with the plotter should be secured with the screws supplied in the packaging. The “U” shaped section of the bracket should be secured to the panel using 4 flat-head screws, 6mm diameter. -
Page 35: Power
B&G LCD Plotter Part 3 - Installation Information 3.5.1 Power External power connection for the LCD Plotter. One cable is supplied as standard. Cable: N1000212 Red: +12 VDC Black 0 VDC (GND) 3.5.2 Data In 1 Through this port, the instrument receives data from the GPS and supplies external power (12V, 250mA max.). -
Page 36: Data Out 1
B&G LCD Plotter Part 3 - Installation Information 3.5.4 Data Out 1 NMEA output port used for connecting to other NMEA compatible devices. Sentences transmitted: APA, APB, BWC, GGA*, GLL, RMB, RMC*, VTG, XTE, ZDA* Cable: N1000221 Violet: NMEA INPUT+ White: NMEA INPUT- 3.5.5 Data Out 2... - Page 37 B&G LCD Plotter Part 4 - Diagnostic Data PART 4- DIAGNOSTIC DATA CONTENTS Para Page Accessing the Diagnostic Function Demo Mode Input Test Memory Reset Keyboard Test Serial Port Test Checksum Version HB-0847-02 www.bandgservice.co.uk +44 (0)1590 689699...
- Page 38 Press CLEAR to exit. Memory Reset This function resets the LCD Chart Plotter to its original factory default settings. The message “WARNING! ! GLOBAL MEMORY RESET. MEMORY CONTENTS WILL BE ERASED” will appear. To confirm press ZOOM+, to abort press ZOOM-.
- Page 39 B&G LCD Plotter Part 4 - Diagnostic Data Keyboard Test A graphic stylised layout of keyboard is displayed. Press the keys to verify that they are functioning correctly. Press CLEAR twice to exit. Serial Port Test Verifies the proper functioning of the 2 NMEA input ports and the 2 output ports.
- Page 40 B&G LCD Plotter Part 5 - Specification PART 5 - SPECIFICATION CONTENTS Para Page Mechanical Characteristics Electrical Characteristics Memory Characteristics Interface Characteristics 5.4.1 NMEA input summary 5.4.2 NMEA output summary HB-0847-02 www.bandgservice.co.uk +44 (0)1590 689699...
- Page 41 B&G LCD Plotter Part- 5 - Specification PART 5 - SPECIFICATION Mechanical Characteristics Maximum clutter: 320 x 230 x 55 mm Weight: 3 kg Screen Size: 211.1 x 158.3 mm Dot size: 0.30 x 0.30 mm Keyboard: Silicon Rubber Front Bezel: Shock resistant polycarbonate Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage:...
- Page 42 B&G LCD Plotter Part 5 - Specification INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 5.4.1 NMEA Input Summary Depth Below Transducer Global Positioning Geographic Position - Latitude/Longitude GNSS Satellites in View Heading, Magnetic Water Temperature MWD Wind Direction and Speed Recommended Minimum Specific Loran-C Data Recommended Minimum Specific Transit/GPS Data Set and Drift Water Speed and Heading...