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Kongsberg SIMRAD CP40 Manual

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Simrad CP40/50
DGPS Chartplotter
183.0200.702 English
00383.21
Note!
Insert or remove C-MAP cartridges ONLY through CHART menu or when unit is off.
All electronic navigation equipment is subject to external factors beyond the control of the
manufacturer. Therefore such equipment must be regarded as an aid to navigation. The
prudent navigator will, for that reason, never rely on a single source for position fixing and
navigation.

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  • Page 1 Simrad CP40/50 DGPS Chartplotter 183.0200.702 English 00383.21 Note! Insert or remove C-MAP cartridges ONLY through CHART menu or when unit is off. All electronic navigation equipment is subject to external factors beyond the control of the manufacturer. Therefore such equipment must be regarded as an aid to navigation. The prudent navigator will, for that reason, never rely on a single source for position fixing and navigation.
  • Page 2 MOB ‘MAN OVERBOARD’ function [MOB] In case someone falls overboard, press the key and hold for two seconds (or activate an external MOB switch), and the system will provide all relevant data for an efficient rescue operation. [CLR] Press to confirm and reset the alarm. Screen layout default after activating Display 1 MOB.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CP40/50 DGPS Chartplotter Table of contents 1. Introduction and system 4. Position menus familiarization 4.1 Position display, 35 1.1 Introduction and system 4.2 Set & drift, 39 familiarization, 5 4.3 Speed diagram, 40 1.2 Safety summary, 6 4.4 Dual speed display, 41 4.5 Wind display, 42 4.6 MOB position, 44 2.
  • Page 4 CP40/50 DGPS Chartplotter Table of contents 7. ECHO and SPECIAL menus Index, 123 7. Echo menu, 81 7.1 Depth & temperature diagram, 81 CE Declaration, 127 7.2 Special menu, 83 7.2.1 Speed alarm, units & language, 83 International warranty, 129 7.2.2 Interface setup, NMEA, 85 7.2.3 Interface setup, alarm/log, 89 List of Simrad distributors...

  • Page 5: Introduction And System Familiarization

    Chapter 1 1.1 Introduction and system familiarization Congratulations on your purchase of SIMRAD CP40/50 DGPS Chart- plotter. Great care has been taken to create this innovative navigation aid … both in design and performance. The CP40/50 is a combination of the latest GPS receiver technology and built-in differential receiver for accurate positioning plus detailed cartography;...

  • Page 6: Safety Summary

    CP40/50 Introduction and safety summary Chapter 1 How to interpret special marked key symbols, etc. in the manual: Either the + (plus) or – (minus) key may be applied. Alpha-numeric keys for insertion of figures. Alpha-numeric keys for insertion of letters. Emphasizes important points.

  • Page 7: Fundamentals & Initial Start-Up

    CP40/50 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.1 Fundamentals of the PAGE and WINdow system The CP40/50 DGPS Chartplotter has a multi-function screen data presentation system. You can choose to have a full screen, or a screen divided into e.g. a chart display and two data/chart displays, etc. The display which is currently activated is indicated by a highlighted frame around the active window.
  • Page 8 CP40/50 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 As many as 4 screen combinations or full screens can be saved in 4 pages (layers). [PAGE] Press the key to toggle between the 4 PAGE] pages, or hold the [ key depressed for two seconds to start a rotation of the 4 pages.
  • Page 9 CP40/50 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 What you do now will determine which POSITION WINdow the display you are about to select will appear in. _1_ Position [WIN] Press the key repeatedly to scroll _2_ Set & drift through the window system. _3_ Speed diagram, etc.

  • Page 10: Key Functions

    CP40/50 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.2 Key functions A description of the key functions is available at the start-up display in the Quick guide. Some of the key functions are general and can be applied at any time, other key functions are related to a certain menu(s) and can only be applied when in the appropriate menu.
  • Page 11 CP40/50 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 The alpha-numeric keys inserts and selects data in data displays. Keys 1-9 are also Quick scales i.e. selects fixed chart scales, and key 0 will center the cursor/ship on the chart. Hotkey to Chart 1 i.e. jumps to window on the screen with Chart 1 CHART GOTO display;...

  • Page 12: Menu Bar

    CP40/50 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.3 Menu bar Toggles the menu bar on/off MENU To fit in the complete menu bar across the screen, some of the menus have been abbreviated. However, the last selected menu will be highlighted, and if it’s an abbreviation of the menu, then the complete menu title is written above the menu bar e.g.: NAVIGATION...

  • Page 13: Menu Layout

    CP40/50 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.4 Menu layout CHART WP/RTE _1_ Chart 1 1:26400000 _1_ Position _1_ WP list _2_ Chart 2 1:6600000 _2_ Set & drift _2_ Routes _3_ C-MAP cartridges _3_ Speed diagram _3_ Route calculation _4_ Dual speed _4_ Lines _5_ Wind...

  • Page 14: Choice Of Symbols

    CP40/50 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.5 Choice of symbols Waypoints and other points appearing on the screen can be marked by one of 18 symbols: Waypoint Beacon Marker Starboard Red buoy Fish North Port Green buoy Platform South Wreck Rock awash East...

  • Page 15: Initial Start-Up

    CP40/50 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.7 Initial start-up To turn on the power, press and hold the key till a picture [PWR] appears on the screen PAGE Press [PAGE] to scroll through a quick guide which informs of the use of the keys and where you can enter owner’s setup Press [ENT] when ready to assume normal operation Press...

  • Page 16: Turn Power Off

    CP40/50 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.8 Turn power off Call up INFO window, and… Press and hold until screen turns black The CP40/50 is now turned off. All data and setups are saved and stored in the internal memory and, of course, will be available next time the unit is turned on.

  • Page 17: Chart Menus And Info Windows

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.1 Chart menu CHART - see section 3.1.1. _1_ Chart 1 1:26400000 - see section 3.1.1. _2_ Chart 2 1:6600000 - see section 3.2. _3_ C-MAP cartridges F For safety reasons, navigation with electronic charts should always be combined with authorized paper charts.
  • Page 18 CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 Chart 231° 16.3kn 26°46.020N 56°29.107W scale indicator can be set ON/OFF in “Chart setup”. Cat Fish Bay The top line of the chart display (with cursor off) will give you ship’s position, speed, course and status of differential data – refer to section 4.1 Status indicator and accuracy.
  • Page 19 CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 In data displays the cursor will be shown in form of a ruling box around the active field. Zoom function – with cursor on, the zoom function will zoom around the cursor. With cursor off, the zoom function will zoom around the ship´s position.

  • Page 20: C-Map Cartridges

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.2 C-MAP cartridges On the front of the CP40/50 below the keypad are two small watertight drawers wherein you place the C-MAP cartridge(s) you wish to load. F Do not attempt to insert or remove cartridges unless the CP40/50 is turned off, or chart reading is in stand-by: Press to load pop-up window for insertion/removal...
  • Page 21 CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 MENU Return to chart display In addition to the larger boundaries of the world chart there will be separate boundary lines for the individual charts stored on the same cartridge. However, the boundary lines for the C-MAP chart areas can be turned off, so they will not be visible on the chart –...

  • Page 22: Info Windows

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3 INFO windows A number of pop-up INFO windows are available mainly from active chart display. Only a few of the functions in the INFO windows can be accessed from data displays and other displays. Refer to sections 3.3.x. 3.3.1 Cursor inactive to call With chart in active window, and with cursor off, press...

  • Page 23: Or User Data

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 PAGE More user data will toggle between available data on the ship’s position. 3.3.2 Cursor active but not placed on any object or data With chart in active window, and cursor not placed on any object or to call up an info window with the following to user data, press [ENT]...

  • Page 24: Cursor Placed On Waypoint

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.3 Cursor placed on waypoint With chart in active window, and cursor placed on a waypoint, press to call up an info window with the following to choose from: [ENT] WP found Name: WP 1 -Example.

  • Page 25: Cursor Placed On Route Leg Or Line Leg

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.4 Cursor placed on route leg or line leg With chart in active display and cursor placed on a route leg or line leg, to call up an info window with the following to choose press [ENT] from:...

  • Page 26: Cursor Placed On Routepoint Or Linepoint

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.5 Cursor placed on routepoint or linepoint With chart in active display and cursor placed on a routepoint or to call up an info window with the following to linepoint, press [ENT] choose from: Routepoint found: Name:...

  • Page 27: Cursor Placed On Trackpoint

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.6 Cursor placed on trackpoint Trackpoints are not as easily recognized as Routepoints, you may have to move the cursor along on the track to locate a trackpoint. With chart in active display and cursor placed on a trackpoint, press to call up an info window with the following to choose from: [ENT] Trackpoint found:...

  • Page 28: Cursor Placed On Target

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 More user data if cursor is placed on a MOB track you can toggle PAGE between data on MOB symbol and data on MOB track. F The symbol and track are edited separately. 3.3.7 Cursor placed on target With chart in active display and cursor placed on a marked target, press to call up an info window with the following to choose from:...

  • Page 29: Goto Function

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.8 GOTO function Shortcut to Chart 1, press again to call up INFO window with available CHART GOTO navigation modes: Select NAV mode To select “Cursor” navigation will require Cursor that the cursor is active. “Waypoint”, “Route”...

  • Page 30: Plot Function

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.9 PLOT function The CP40/50 Chartplotter is designed to make navigation easy and safe. Making routes, drawing lines and plotting waypoints, etc. are all done directly on the chart. Very straightforward and uncomplicated. The PLOT function is available from various displays as indicated below.
  • Page 31 CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 Continue in this manner till the route is completed. In case you [PLOT]. make a wrong plot, press to erase the last plotted position. [CLR] Save the route with or exit the function with to abandon [ENT] [MENU]...

  • Page 32: Chart Setup

    CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.4 Chart setup CHART Hotkey to Chart 1 GOTO to load the [ENT], [9], With chart 1 or chart 2 in active window, press chart setup for the selected chart (1 or 2) Chart setup Land settings Boundary lines...
  • Page 33 CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 All user data in the CP40/50 system are described below. To obtain a “cleaner” view of the chart details, you can turn some of the settings OFF if they do not contribute to the clarity of the chart area you wish to explore.
  • Page 34 CP40/50 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 Rotation resolution can be set to adjust the chart for each 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25° changes in present course or heading. Depth – Level 1, 2 and 3 are identified by different colors i.e. deep blue, medium blue and white, where white is for deep water.

  • Page 35: Position Menus

    CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 4. Position menu - see section 4.1. _1_ Position - see section 4.2. _2_ Set & drift - see section 4.3. _3_ Speed diagram - see section 4.4. _4_ Dual speed - see section 4.5. _5_ Wind - see section 4.6.
  • Page 36 CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 Speed indicates Speed over ground. Course, magnetic or true. Depth or Compass from external sensor. UTC or local time and date Time and date in UTC – Universal Time Coordinates – is equal to standard time in London (GMT). UTC is not affected by the local summertime adjustments.
  • Page 37 CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 Position setup to load Position setup From position display, press [ENT] Datum 000: World Geodetic System 1984 Reset log: Log 1: 00001.1nm Log 2: 00001.1nm Display POS as: LAT/LON Delta position: 0°00.000N 0°00.000E Start position: Lat 56°52N Lon 009°50E Speed and course filter level:...
  • Page 38 CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 the numeric keys 0-9 to alter the figure. Display position as – the position can be shown in latitude/longitude, Loran C or decca coordinates (after selecting chain). Toggle with +/-. Delta position – some paper charts do not indicate a datum, but instead they have a notation to an offset or delta position to WGS84.

  • Page 39: Set & Drift

    CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 4.2 Set & drift F The readings rely on data from external log and compass. MENU Load menu bar, and… load display for “Set & drift” Set & drift Relative direction. 0.6 kn Speed. True direction The set &...

  • Page 40: Speed Diagram

    CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 4.3 Speed diagram MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load “Speed diagram” S 6.2 V 4.8 W 2.2 [kn] 13:49 14:04 14:19 SD: S *.*kn T***° R***° WIND:*.*ms ***°R S= Speed over ground. V= Velocity towards waypoint. W= Speed through water.

  • Page 41: Dual Speed Display

    CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 Speed diagram setup: The scale for the speed Scale for speed, max: +006kn diagram can Scale for speed, min.: -001kn be adjusted in this Speed over ground (SOG): display. Velocity made good (V): Water speed (W): Time inter- val can be Time interval:...

  • Page 42: Wind Display

    CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 Status UTC time Water speed Water speed GPS a 10:02:43 *.*kn readout from connected log trans- 56°52.500N ducer. 9°50.700E Speed/kn Average Spd Course 17° Position with three decimals in minutes. Analogue differential speed indicator (scale). Course over ground, magnetic (m) or true (°).
  • Page 43 CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 Call up the menu bar, and… MENU load the “Wind instrument” display True wind Wind display direction. Wind relative to vessel. Wind speed, 9.8 kn relative or true. Load “Wind configuration” display Wind configuration: The settings available for Damping level: each...

  • Page 44: Mob Position

    CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 Confirm entry and return to Wind display Damping level – can be set to LOW, MEDIUM HIGH . The higher level the more steady and slow reacting reading. Relative wind scale – can either be set to NORMAL (0-180°) or MAGNIFIED...

  • Page 45: Satellite Status

    CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 4.7 Satellite status MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load satellite status display 0 ° 30 ° 60 ° GPS: D HDOP: 1.6 DOP limit: 8 >++++++++ ++ - - ++++ +++++ - ++ + +++-+++-< The display will show which satellites are currently being used for computation of data.
  • Page 46 CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 The minus key will exclude the satellite, and… the plus key will reinstate it ZOOM - these two plus and minus keys are also the keys! Confirm entry HDOP, PDOP and DOP limits: MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load satellite status display The value of HDOP (horizontal dilution of pre- cision) expresses “the quality”...

  • Page 47: Dgps Setup

    CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 4.8 DGPS setup The DGPS – differential position corrections – can be provided from a built-in module, which is preset to full automatic operation, or from connected DGPS receiver – see ‘Status indicator’ in position display. F List of beacon stations is available in addendum, part no.
  • Page 48 CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 Status – can either be: LOCKED = locked on a beacon and receiving differential data not locked on a beacon and receiving no differential NOT LOCKED = data. NOT INSTALLED = there is no built-in DGPS module in unit. NOT IN USE = external DGPS receiver applied.

  • Page 49: Dsc Alarm

    CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4 4.9 DSC alarm (feature prepared for future DSC VHF) F To receive a DSC Alarm and Message from VHF will require that the chartplotter is connected to a compatible Simrad Shipmate VHF radiotelephone, which is expected to be launched in the beginning of year 2001.
  • Page 50 CP40/50 Position menus Chapter 4...

  • Page 51: Waypoint / Route Menus

    CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5. Waypoint / route menus WP/RTE - see section 5.1. _1_ WP list Routes - see section 5.2. Route calculation - see section 5.3. Lines - see section 5.4. Start track - see section 5.5. Tracks - see section 5.6.

  • Page 52: Routes Stored In The Memory

    CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 [PLOT]. place the cursor where you wish to enter a waypoint, and press Then follow the instructions in the info windows. Refer to section 3.3.9. Waypoints can also be edited directly on the chart via info win- dows.
  • Page 53 CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Select route by entering its name (existing route) Move the cursor up/down to select a specific routepoint Call up the Edit route display – if you wish to make any changes. Edit route: Settings for total route: Name: RTE 37 Course line:...

  • Page 54: Route Calculation

    CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.3 Route calculation To stay well informed during navigation, the Route calculation display will provide information on how long it takes to go from one point to another, total distance, arrival time, etc. MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load route calculation display Route calculation: Route:...

  • Page 55: Lines Stored In The Memory

    CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.4 Lines stored in the memory The line list will keep a record of all the saved lines in the system. It will provide information on number of line sections in line, etc. “Lines” are used for defining a certain area on the chart, e.g. a fishing ground, a shipwreck, large rocks, restricted areas, etc., or defining a channel to sail through narrow passages, making your own coast line or for whatever reason you could use a drawing on the chart.

  • Page 56: Start / Stop Track

    CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Call up the Edit line display - if you wish to make any changes. Edit line: Turning “Line” OFF Name: FISHING BORDER will make Line: the line drawing invisible on the screen. Put it back on the screen by turning it ON again.
  • Page 57 CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Start track: As default from the factory: Name: TRACK 1 The first Display track: track is Update: DISTANCE stored as Interval: 0.100nm TRACK1, Trackpoints: the next as Type: TRACK2, etc. MENU Exit Start If you wish to change the default values: Move cursor to where you wish to make a change Toggle between available values, or…...

  • Page 58: Tracks Stored In The Memory

    CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.6 Tracks stored in the memory All tracks (of more than 1 trackpoint) will automatically be stored in the memory. To see which tracks are registered, you can scroll through the list by: MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load “Tracks”...

  • Page 59: Targets Stored In The Memory

    CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.7 Targets stored in the memory The CP40/50 can display the bearing and distance of up to three targets at a time in relation to the vessel e.g. harbors or important navigational points. A target is a fixed point on the chart which can be plotted by the cursor or from the ship’s position, or keyed in via the keypad.

  • Page 60: Data Transfer Via Datacard

    CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Place cursor where you wish to make a change i.e. name, color, etc. Key in new values, alphabetical or numerical Toggle between available values Confirm entry 5.8 Data transfer via DataCard • External memory with data transfer via DataCard: Use the Simrad DataCard to make backup files of all the user data you have created plus the current setups in the internal memory of the unit.
  • Page 61 CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 DataCard status Press [1] to find out what data (if any) is stored on the DataCard The capacity is divided into two databanks: DATABANK 1 and 2 which can hold approx. 2 x 450 Kb data. Toggle between the two databanks with the +/- zoom keys.
  • Page 62 CP40/50 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Load from DataCard: DATABANK-1 Data generated by: Simrad CA40 Used internal memory: 672 bytes = 0% Used DataCard memory: 85332 bytes = 19% Used internal memory after operation: 85332 bytes = 19% Save date: 24-08-2000 Save time: 09:26:59 Name:...

  • Page 63: Nav Menu (Nav Inactive)

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.1 NAV menu – (NAV inactive) - see section 6.1.1. _1_ Navigation - see section 6.5.2. _2_ WP - see section 6.5.3. _3_ ROUTE - see section 6.5.4. _4_ TRACK - see section 6.3. _5_ ANCHOR This NAV menu will appear when there is no navigation mode active.
  • Page 64 CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 Navigation setup: Anchor alarm distance: 00.50nm WP circle alarm: 00.10nm WP and cursor navigation: XTE alarm: 00.10nm Navigation mode: RHUMBLINE Route navigation: XTE alarm: Auto waypoint shift: WP-circle Track navigation: XTE alarm: 00.10nm Auto trackpoint shift: WP-line...

  • Page 65: Nav Menu - (Nav Active)

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 Navigation mode – RHUMBLINE navigation is used for shorter GREAT CIRCLE distances, and for long trips, especially when crossing COMPOSITE at high latitudes. navigation is used when not all legs in a route are set to the same navigation mode.

  • Page 66: Navigation Display

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.2.1 Navigation display Direct access to Navigation display [MENU],[4],[1] - or gain access via With navigation mode active, the navigation display will provide a graphical steering display (highway): C: Course over ground C359 °...

  • Page 67: Navigation Setup

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.2.2 Navigation setup If you wish to make any changes in the navigation setup, you can [ENT] quickly enter the navigation setup display by pressing from the navigation display (graphical steering display). Quick access to navigation setup from active navigation display, or…...
  • Page 68 CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival - refers to the inserted local time, and can be calculated to any point used for navigation. AVN – Approximate Velocity Necessary – is automatically calculated in knots after you key in the planned arrival time and date.

  • Page 69: Set & Drift Trim Display

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.2.5 NAV mode – Set & drift trim display F The readings rely on data from external log and compass, and navigation mode must be active. The Set & drift trim display will provide information on actual and mean speed, velocity and wind.

  • Page 70: Anchor Guard

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.3 Anchor guard MENU Call up the menu bar, and… activate the anchor guard function - the chart display will provide an impression of the vessel’s position in relation to the alarm circle. To check/change the preset alarm distance: Direct access to Navigation display - or gain access via the menu:...

  • Page 71: Mob Navigation

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.4 MOB navigation The MOB – Man overboard – display will be activated if you press the [MOB] blue key on the CP40/50 keypad and hold it depressed for two seconds, or activate an external MOB switch. The MOB display will provide all relevant data for an efficient rescue operation –...

  • Page 72: Chart/Cursor Navigation

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.5.1 Chart/cursor navigation Cursor navigation is the easiest and most straightforward way of navigation – point and go. CHART Shortcut to chart 1 display Press the cursor key to activate the cursor, then move the cursor to your destination GOTO Call up “Select NAV mode”...

  • Page 73: Waypoint Navigation

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.5.2 Waypoint navigation There are two ways of activating Waypoint navigation: 1. With cursor placed on destination waypoint CHART Shortcut to chart 1 display Press the cursor key to activate the cursor, then move the cursor to your destination waypoint GOTO Select NAV mode, and…...

  • Page 74: Route Navigation

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 It is possible to mix and match the data you require to have on the screen e.g. ½ window for the chart display, ¼ window for the navigation display, and ¼ window for the Set & drift trim display, maybe.
  • Page 75 CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 to answer a couple of questions: Direction in route: FORWARD / REVERSE Navigation from your position: YES / NO etc. When ready, press to Start navigation [ENT] It is possible to mix and match the data you require to have on the screen e.g.
  • Page 76 CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 Scroll up/down in the route list until the correct route number / name appears Use the cursor to move around in the window if anything needs to be changed – such as Direction in route, etc. Key in the number of the waypoint you wish to sail to Start navigation A course line will now be drawn from ship’s position to the first...

  • Page 77: Track Navigation

    CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.5.4 Track navigation A track is created by a series of trackpoints connected by track lines. Using a track for navigation is somewhat like navigating in a route with many waypoints. F To start Track navigation will require that at least one track is stored in the memory.
  • Page 78 CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 navigation display, and ¼ window for the Set & drift trim display or ETA & AVN display, maybe. The choice is yours. Refer to section 2.1 Fundamentals of the PAGE and WINdow system. GOTO from chart display during navigation will activate an [GOTO]...
  • Page 79 CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 Navigate in track: Track: TRACK 1 0001 Bearing: 224° Distance: 0.000nm Direction in track: FORWARD Navigation from your position: XTE alarm: 00.10 Auto trackpoint shift: WP-line Navigation mode: RHUMBLINE Start navigation A course line will now be drawn from ship’s position to the first point of destination.
  • Page 80 CP40/50 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6...

  • Page 81: Echo Menu

    CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 7. Echo menu The depth and temperature “instru- ECHO ment” provides a graphical presen- _1_ Depth & temperature diagram tation of depth and water temperature from external equipment in relation to time or distance. 7.1 Depth &...
  • Page 82 CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 Setup for Depth: 0 → → 100 m Scale for depth: Depth min. alarm: 0010 m OFF Depth max. alarm: 0100 m OFF Color for depth: 0 → → 20 °C Scale for temperature: Color for temperature: Interval of screen: TIME...

  • Page 83: Special Menu

    CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 7.2 Special menu SPECIAL _1_ Speed alarm, units & language - section 7.2.1 _2_ NMEA interface - section 7.2.2 _3_ Alarm/log output - section 7.2.3 _4_ Decca lanes - section 7.2.4 _5_ Loran C - section 7.2.5 _6_ Display color - section 7.2.6...
  • Page 84 CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 Key in new values, or… toggle between available values Confirm entry, or… exit function without making any changes MENU LOG speed sensor – set to ON, the dual speed display will show water speed from external log sensor (via ECHO1 port).

  • Page 85: Interface Setup, Nmea

    CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 PAGE rotation interval – can be set to anywhere between 03 to 99 seconds. Refer to “Fundamentals of the WINdow and PAGE system” in section 2.1 for more details on how the function works. Display text in –...
  • Page 86 CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 Go to any sentence you want to change Toggle between values, and between ON and OFF Confirm entry, and accept warning (press again), or… [ENT] exit function without making any changes MENU Interface setup: INPUT Port: NMEA1 –...
  • Page 87 CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 Interface setup: OUTPUT Port: NMEA1 – NMEA0183. NMEA2 – NMEA0183 Sentence String NMEA1 NMEA2 Position data: Global Position System fixdata: Geographic position, Lat/Lon: WGS84 WGS84 Geographic position, Lat/Lon: Recom. min. specific GPS data: Track made good &...
  • Page 88 CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 Routes, ONC ON Complete route, or ONW ON Working route. Routes. Water speed and heading. F Output must be set to NMEA0183 to receive input. GGA is invalid when operating on external position. Description of NMEA0183 instrument input Waypoint data.

  • Page 89: Interface Setup, Alarm/Log

    CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 7.2.3 Interface setup, alarm/log Call up the menu bar, and… MENU load Interface setup alarm/log display Interface setup, alarm: Output (pin 1,2): Alarm stand-by level: Interface setup, pos-status: Output (pin 4,6): Pos-status, stand-by level: Interface setup, log: Output (pin 5,6): MENU...

  • Page 90: Decca Lanes

    CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 7.2.4 Decca lanes MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load decca chain display Leaf through the available chains – see below. Confirm entry List of decca chains: 00 S Baltic 24 Skagerak 01 Vestlandet 25 N Persian 02 SW British...

  • Page 91: Loran C

    CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 7.2.5 Loran C MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load Loran C chain display Leaf through available chain numbers – see below. If required, go to the slaves, and… Toggle between available slaves (not all chains have more than one slave) and it is possible to alter the figures in the time delay If required, go to Offset, and key in a positive or negative offset...

  • Page 92: Display Color

    CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 7.2.6 Display color Call up the menu bar, and… MENU load the Palette setup Palette setup: There is a total of nine Name: palettes, Text: Background: numbered Data cursor: from 1 to 9. Active frame: Inactive frame: Menu text:...

  • Page 93: Factory Settings

    CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 7.2.7 Factory settings It will be possible to erase a single category of objects entered into the unit by the user – for example, if moving to a different place in the world you may no longer need the routes, etc. you have in the memory. However, an alternative is to store the data on a DataCard - refer to section 5.8.
  • Page 94 CP40/50 ECHO and SPECIAL menus Chapter 7 Attempting to make any type of change from this display will first of WARNING all generate a display that you are about to erase some or all data/settings. [CLR] If you are absolutely sure, press to complete the job.

  • Page 95: Installation Of Cp40

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 8.1 Installation of CP40 DGPS Chartplotter The CP40 can be flat or bracket mounted – overhead, bulkhead or console. 11 (0.4) 52 (2.1) 312 (12.3) 354 (13.9) 365 (14.4) Console Overhead Bulkhead...
  • Page 96 CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 Flush mounting: Removable corner. See template for instructions! 337 (13.3) 347 (13.7) 353 (13.9) 365 (14.4)

  • Page 97: Installation Of Cp50

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 8.2 Installation of CP50 DGPS Chartplotter The CP50 can be flat or bracket mounted – overhead*, bulkhead* or console. 74 (2.9) 116 (4.6) 376 (14.8) 419 (16.5) 445 (17.5) Console mounting * Overhead and bulkhead mounting is only possible if using a distance piece.
  • Page 98 CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 Flush mounted CP50: Removable corners, example: See template for instructions: 413 (16.3) 423 (16.7) 433 (17.0) 445 (17.5)

  • Page 99: Place Of Installation Of Display Unit

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 8.3 Place of installation of display unit The display unit can be installed on desktop, wall surface, or ceiling. Determine the place to install the display unit that is convenient for navigation and general operation after considering the following suggestions: a place where you can see the ship’s bow when you raise your eyes from the display.

  • Page 100: Operation Of Ds40/50

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 The connection cable between the dual station and the main unit is a special pair- twisted cable of 15 meters (not extendable), which consists of the following wires: 104.3002.023 8.4.1 Operation of DS40/50 Dual Station The main unit and the dual station operate in parallel.

  • Page 101: Installation Of Antenna

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 8.5 Installation of antenna The antenna must be placed in a position where tall con- structions, steel wires, masts, etc. do not obstruct the view to the satellites. Do not, however, mount the antenna in the top of a mast or tower, as this may degrade the COG and SOG readings, especially if DGPS is used.

  • Page 102: Electrical Connections

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 8.6 Electrical connections (connectors, seen from solder side) PWR (male mini-con-x) ECHO2 (male mini-con-x) ECHO1 (male mini-con-x) 1: + 9-36 Vdc, red (brown) 1: Speed log 3: - Battery, black (blue) -SEALED- 2: 5V supply speed log 2: Earth 3: NC No connection available...

  • Page 103: Power Supply Connections

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 8.6.1 Power supply connections The internal voltage regulator will allow the CP40/50 to operate normally over the power supply voltage range from 10 to 32 Vdc. Connection between the CP40/50 and the external power supply is accomplished by means of the supplied power cable, which is approximately 1.5 meters long.

  • Page 104: Optional Connections

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 8.7 Optional connections General e.g. Autopilot or performance instruments CP40/50 NMEA Pin 6 White TX A (DATA OUT Pin 7 Brown TX B (RETURN) Pin 8 Yellow RX A (DATA IN) Pin 9 Green RX B (RETURN) EQ40/50 Echosounder CP40/50 NMEA...

  • Page 105: Preventive Maintenance

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 Overview of optional connections: •Dual station DS40/50 •Performance instruments •Color Trackplotter RS2800 •Differential Beacon Receiver •Water speed and temperature sensor •Autopilot •Radar •Yeoman digitizer •Other equipment via NMEA 0183, 0182, 0180 •NMEA Buffer RS5345 8.8 Preventive maintenance Surface cleaning –...

  • Page 106: Repair And Service

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 8.9 Repair and service The CP40/50 is sealed and does not contain any user serviceable parts. Opening of this unit will void its warranty. If the CP40/50 requires servicing or repair, call your authorized SIMRAD dealer, but first check section 8.10 Troubleshooting. Spare parts –...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 8.10 Troubleshooting For all fault finding, first check that the supply voltage is between 10 – 32 V dc. Symptom Check Remedy No picture on display Check that the unit is Press the [PWR] key on screen.

  • Page 108: Specifications

    CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 8.11 Specifications of the CP40/50 General data Power supply: 12 & 24V dc (10-32V dc max) 20 Watts. Dimensions: - CP40: H:220 (8.8”) x L:365 (14.6”) x D:75 (3”) mm. - CP50: H:300 (12”) x L: 445 (17.8”) x D: 90 (3.6”) mm. Environment: 0°C to +50°C, waterproof USC 46 CFR and IP55.
  • Page 109 CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8 DGPS Antenna MGL-3 Type: Patch (GPS) H-field (diff.). Dimensions: H:75mm, D:127mm Weight: 600gr Environment: -35°C to +75°C, 95% rel. Mounting: 1” 14 thread (standard US). Cable: 10m RG58 (standard). Max. 15m RG58 (option). Max. 30m RG213 (option). Chartplotter section Chart system: C-MAP NT Presentation:...
  • Page 110 CP40/50 Installation and service Chapter 8...

  • Page 111: Appendix A Glossary Of Terms

    CP40/50 Glossary of terms Appendix A Glossary of terms Active display – is the display placed in the window with the highlighted frame [WIN] on the screen. Only the active display on the screen is operable. Press the key to toggle which display (window) should be the active one on the screen with the highlighted frame.
  • Page 112 CP40/50 Glossary of terms Appendix A Great circle – the shortest distance on the globe. Heading – the direction of which the vessel is pointing. Interface – the connection between two pieces of equipment. Lock cursors – will lock the cursors in two chart displays on the same screen and thus make the cursor movements synchronized.
  • Page 113 CP40/50 Glossary of terms Appendix A Port side – left (red). Opposite to Starboard – right (green). Release cursors – see “Lock cursors”. Restart to approaching point – will automatic re-calculate the navigation data from current position to approaching point. Rhumbline –...
  • Page 114 CP40/50 Glossary of terms Appendix A...

  • Page 115: Appendix B List Of Datums

    CP40/50 List of datums Appendix B Select the appropriate datum by insert- 032 Corrego Allegre [MENU], ing the number prefix: Press 033 Djakarta [2], [1], [ENT], and key in the desired 034 DOS 1968 number by means of the numerical keys 035 Easter Island 1967 [ENT].
  • Page 116 CP40/50 List of datums Appendix B 070 Puerto Rico 107 Camp Area Astro 071 Qatar National 108 Guam 1963 072 Qornoq 109 G. Segara 073 Reunion 110 Herat North 074 Rome 1940 111 HU-TZU-SHAN 075 Santo (DOS) 112 Indian (old) 076 Sao Bras 113 Qornoq Datum 1927 077 Sapper Hill 1943...

  • Page 117: C-Map Attributes

    CP40/50 C-MAP attributes Appendix C C-MAP attributes The optional detailed C-MAP carts can provide numerous of functions which are accessible via symbols presented on the chart. [ENT] Place the cursor on a C-MAP object and press to call up an info window: Scale: 1:200000 Actual chart scale.
  • Page 118 CP40/50 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Tide information To gain access to the tide information, you first have to located the tide symbol – a shape of a diamond with a T in the middle – on the chart. Place the cursor on [ENT].
  • Page 119 CP40/50 C-MAP attributes Appendix C subject to variables, which, like the weather, are beyond the control of man. The tide predictions are based on normal weather conditions. Hurricanes and strong winds will often have a strong influence on the water level, which can vary several meters.
  • Page 120 CP40/50 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Objects organized in categories The purpose of the C-MAP functions is to select objects, which are to be displayed on the screen (chart). The objects are organized in categories and each category can be selected as one, without having to decide upon almost 300 objects separately.
  • Page 121 CP40/50 C-MAP attributes Appendix C NAVAL AIDS SETTINGS Ports: Sailmaker Caution areas: Berthing facility-up area Fishing/diving gear Fishing facility Causeway Scuba recharge Marine farm/culture Checkpoint Hotel/Inn Cable, submarine Crane Restaurant Cable area Bank/Exchange office Offshore production area Distance mark Pharmacy Pipeline area Dock area Port/Marina...
  • Page 122 CP40/50 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Tracks, routes: Lights: Signals: Deep water route part Light Anchor point Deep water route centrel. Light, moiré effect Cairn Fairway Light float Chain/Wire Ferry route Light vessel Fog signal Navigation line Radar reflector Precautionary area Top mark Radar line Buoys:...

  • Page 123: Index

    CP40/50 DGPS Chartplotter Index Active display C-MAP - continued, Active window 7,111 - port information Agents end of manual - tide information Alarms, - anchor Combination displays - reset Contrast and light settings - speed Course and bearing - WP-circle Cursor function 18,22,23 - WP-line...
  • Page 124 CP40/50 DGPS Chartplotter Index HDOP limit Measurement units 83,112 Memory Info windows Menu bar - bearing & dist. from A to B - inactive functions - chart info Menu layout - chart setup MOB function back of front cover - edit user data - external switches - find nearest port services - navigation...
  • Page 125 CP40/50 DGPS Chartplotter Index PAGE system Specifications - preset pages Speed, - rotation interval - alarm Palette setup - average PDOP limit - diagram PLOT function - display speed as - plot new data - dual speed display Port services on chart - filter level Position menu - indicator...
  • Page 126 CP40/50 DGPS Chartplotter Index Waypoints – continued, - list - menu - navigation 29,73 - plot waypoint Wind display WINdow system - inactive functions Zoom function - over-zoom function...

  • Page 127: Ce Declaration

    Simrad Shipmate AS Declaration of Conformity The EMC Directive, Article 10 (1) Undersigned are herewith declaring, that Product: SIMRAD CP40 DGPS Chartplotter is in accordance with the protection requirements in the EMC Directive 89/336/EØF of May 3rd, 1989 Employed harmonized standards: EN 60945:1993 / Amd.1:1993...
  • Page 128 Simrad Shipmate AS Declaration of Conformity The EMC Directive, Article 10 (1) Undersigned are herewith declaring, that Product: SIMRAD CP50 DGPS Chartplotter is in accordance with the protection requirements in the EMC Directive 89/336/EØF of May 3rd, 1989 Employed harmonized standards: EN 60945:1993 / Amd.1:1993 Støvring March 21, 1999 Simrad Shipmate AS...

  • Page 129: International Warranty

    Warranty SIMRAD warrants that every product shall be free of defects in material and workman- ship as specified below: CATEGORY “A”: •Autopilots •Radars •Instruments •Navigators •Radiotelephones •Plotters •Gyro compasses •Sonars •Echo sounders •Trawl Instrumentation. These products are warranted for a period of 24 months on parts and 12 months on labor from date of purchase, except for category B items.

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