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Color GPS Chart Plotters/Fish Finder CPF180i CPF300i Owner's Manual CPF180i CPF300i...
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WARNING!!! Electronic charts displayed by the GPS Chart Plotter are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are not intended to be a substitute for the official charts, which should remain your main reference for all matters related to the execution of safe navigation.
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- The GPS Chart Plotter contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only experienced technicians can handle. - STANDARD HORIZON will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material.
FLUSH MOUNTING ....................18 MOUNTING THE OPTIONAL EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA ......... 19 2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna ..............20 CONNECTIONS ..................... 21 2.4.0 Connection Table For CPF180i ..............21 2.4.1 Connection For CPF180i ................22 2.4.2 Connection Table For CPF300i ..............23 2.4.3 Connection For CPF300i ................
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CREATING AN OLYMPIC ROUTE ................ 72 MAKING ADDITIONAL ROUTES ................73 CREATING A ROUTE USING MARKS ON THE CHART PAGE ......73 INSERTING A WAYPOINT INTO A ROUTE ............73 GOTO A ROUTE ....................74 9.6.0 By select Route ..................74 Page CPF180i and CPF300i...
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17.4 FISH FINDER SETUP MENU ................128 17.5 PRESETS ....................128 17.6 FREQUENCY ....................129 17.7 GAIN MODE ....................129 17.7.0 Auto Mode ....................130 17.7.1 Manual Mode ................... 130 17.8 RANGE MENU ....................130 17.8.0 Range Mode ..................... 130 Page 10 CPF180i and CPF300i...
Ideal for nautical use and sealed against water ingress. The CPF180i and CPF300i are housed in a rugged, impact-resistant case with outstanding ergonomic design, for effortless operation.
When the package containing the GPS Chart Plotter is first opened, please check for the following contents. If any parts are missing contact the dealer this GPS Chart Plotter was purchased from. Accessories and replacement parts may be ordered from STANDARD HORIZON’s Parts Department at (800)767-2450 ext 6800 or e-mail at yaesuparts@vxstdusa.com. 1.1.0...
4kW 36 Mile 23.5” diameter Radome antenna MDS-10-4 4kW 48 Mile 4FT Open Array MDS-10-5 4kW 48 Mile 5FT Open Array NOTE For additional information, refer to the Radar Installation and Radar Operation Manuals located at www.standardhorizon.com. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 15...
The CPF180i and CPF300i are designed to be bracket and flush mounted. However when bracket mounting the CPF180i and CPF300i in an area where satellite reception is not possible with the internal antenna or being flush mounted, the optional GPS antenna must be installed.
Figure 2.1 - Example of Bracket installation (CPF180i on the left side and CPF300i on the right side) FLUSH MOUNTING The CPF180i and CPF300i are supplied with a flush mount template for the cutout hole and screw holes required to install the GPS Chart Plotter.
Figure 2.2a - Example of Flush installation CPF300i MOUNTING THE OPTIONAL EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA An external WAAS GPS antenna is available when the CPF180i or CPF300i is flush mounted or mounted in an area where satellite reception is not possible with the internal antenna.This antenna is designed to be mounted on a base, installed on an extension or...
In some cases the screw may not be long enough, if this happens simply apply more RTV to the underside of the antenna to glue it into place. Figure 2.3.0 - Installing the External GPS antenna (I) Page 20 CPF180i and CPF300i...
Black/Yellow Battery Ground CONNECTIONS The CPF180i and CPF300i have connector that allow them to be connected to a power supply, optional WAAS GPS antenna, NMEA Devices such as Optional Video Camera (CPF300i only) VHF’s, AIS Receiver, Digital Instruments, Autopilots. NOTE The GPS Chart Plotter can send many sentences to external NMEA devices.
Instrument). If the Autopilot connections are made to Port3 (Yellow wire) and the Autopilot is not reading the sentences, change the connections to Port1 (Brown) and change the sentences to APA, APB, BOD, GGA, GLL, RMC and XTE. 2.4.1 Connection For CPF180i 2.4.1.1 DC Power Connection Optional WAAS GPS ntenna...
The CPF180i has to be setup to be able to receive NMEA information from the AIS receiver. When AIS 38400 is selected the Output Port is disabled. 1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT].
The GPS Chart Plotter can be connected to external devices with NMEA and display information, examples: · DSC VHF Radio · Depth Sounder, Speed Log, Wind Instrument, Autopilot etc. · Radar (USA O · Personal Computer Page 24 CPF180i and CPF300i...
STANDARD HORIZON has taken this feature one step further, if the GPS Chart Plotters are connected to a STANDARD HORIZON DSC capable VHF, the vessel in Distress or the polled position of the vessel is shown on the display of the GPS Chart Plotter, making it easy to navigate to the location of the vessel.
4. Connect the Blue Wire on the GPS Chart Plotter to the junction of the Brown wire and the VHF wire. The display should look similar to the following picture. Figure 2.10 - NMEA Data page Page 26 CPF180i and CPF300i...
A VCR or DVD may be connected to Video port. The CPF300i does not have speakers so the audio from the VCR or DVD would have to be routed to a stereo system. STANDARD HORIZON offers an optional cable called ACVC10 that allows any VCR or DVD to simply be plugged into the CPF300i.
10 seconds. The pages are shown in the following order: The pages are shown in the following order: Start-up screen, GPS Status page, Chart/Compass tape page, Chart/Fish Finder page, Fish Finder Full page, Radar page, Navigation page, Highway Page, Celestial page, NMEA Display page. Page 28 CPF180i and CPF300i...
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NOTE This mode is use by selling dealers to promote the features of the CPF180i or CPF300i when on a retail shelf. The Demo mode can be selected from the Simulation Menu following the procedure: 1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT].
Started and Advanced Settings sections of this Owner's Manual. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS The CPF180i or CPF300i is controlled by using the keys located on the front panel. These labelled keys are dedicated to specific functions. As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key action;...
[PWR] until the display turns Off. 2. When the power is first turned on two pages the start-up page (see the following picture) and the Caution page are briefly shown before the GPS Status page. Page 32 CPF180i and CPF300i...
In this mode your can also measure distance and bearings from your current position. Home mode When the ships icon is shown on the Chart page (cursor is not shown) you are in Home CPF180i and CPF300i Page 33...
To change from Cursor mode to Home mode press [CLR]. 3.1.2 Cursor and Menu selection speed The CPF180i and CPF300i allow you to control the speed the Cursor moves when the ShuttlePoint knob is pressed. To change the speed: Figure 3.1.2 - Cursor Speed menu 1.
3.1.4 Changing the backlight and contrast With the CPF180i and CPF300i turned On, briefly press [PWR] to show the backlight and contrast popup window. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left or right to adjust the LCD backlight intensity or up or down to change the LCD contrast. Press [ENT] to set.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight TIME SETUP and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight TIME ZONE and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. Page 36 CPF180i and CPF300i...
Example Y/Z change to Z/Y. CHANGING THE CHART COLOR The CPF180i and CPF300i have preprogrammed settings allowing you to customize the look of the Chart page. The default is “Normal” however there are other settings; Normal, Classic and Night. Night is very useful during evening hours so not to impair night vision.
Point knob to the desired language and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 5. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left to exit the menu and show the Chart page. Page 38 CPF180i and CPF300i...
NMEA DISPLAY Display example with RADAR connected Chart 200KHz WAAS Figure 3.6 - Screen display pages CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS ON CPF300i The Soft Keys (CPF300i) can be individually customized from the default pages (discussed CPF180i and CPF300i Page 39...
Classic uses vivid chart colors presentation. NOAA allows setting NOAA paper chart colors presentation. Night is recommended when the environment is dark in order to reduce the glare of the display. The GPS Chart Plotter displays maps and screen in Page 40 CPF180i and CPF300i...
ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. The Information page appears on the screen (see the previous Figure). 4. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left to exit and show the Chart page. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 41...
FIND SERVICES USING FIND SERVICES & MORE FUNCTIONS The CPF180i and CPF300i have a dedicated [FIND] key that allows searching the optional C-MAP B /MAX C-CARD for Port Services, Ports, Tide Stations, Wrecks, EPPESEN Obstructions, Points Of Interest, Lakes, User Points, GPS Coordinates or Information on any point on the Chart.
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight TIDE STATIONS and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. A popup window will be shown with a list of nearest Tide Stations. 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight the desired Tide Station and press [ENT]. Page 44 CPF180i and CPF300i...
ICON DESCRIPTION non-dangerous wreck dangerous wreck distributed remains of wreck F o u l wreck showing mast/masts Masts wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure Figure 4.0.3 - Wreck icons Table CPF180i and CPF300i Page 45...
5. Another window will be shown detailing the Obstruction information. 6. Press [CLR] to show the actual position of the Obstruction on the Chart page. 7. Press [CLR] again at any time to return your cursor to your vessels position. Page 46 CPF180i and CPF300i...
4.0.5.0 Quick Info On Lakes Upon viewing the chart of a lake, you can click on the Lake Info icon to query the available information immediately displayed with many details. For example, see the following picture: CPF180i and CPF300i Page 47...
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The following is an example of Full Info on Lakes: Figure 4.0.5.1 - Example of Full Info page To see the "Fishing" object press [MENU] (when the "Fishing" object is highlighted). On the screen appears: Page 48 CPF180i and CPF300i...
6. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight the desired Type and press [ENT]. 7. A popup window will be shown with a list of nearest Points Of Interest that fall into the Category and Type you have selected. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 49...
6. Press [CLR] at any time to return your cursor to your vessels position. WAAS 3D INFORM Figure 4.0.8 - Find User Points (Marks and Waypoints) 4.0.9 Coordinates This feature allows you to enter Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude) and view the entered position on the Chart page. Page 50 CPF180i and CPF300i...
ShuttlePoint knob through the Info Tree, all the relevant information of the selected object is shown on the lower part of the page. 4. Press [CLR] again at any time to return your cursor to your vessels position. Figure 4.0.10 - Find Information CPF180i and CPF300i Page 51...
· Depths & Land Elevation (color shading of sea depth and land altitude for improved chart appearance) · Bathymetric & Spot Soundings (Data Base with depth and bathy information for an extraordinary view of the seabed depth) CPF180i and CPF300i Page 53...
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MAX data cover different areas, the GPS Chart Plotter receives data from both charts (depending on the current position). · When NT data and MAX data cover the same area, the GPS Chart Plotter receives data only from MAX chart. Page 54 CPF180i and CPF300i...
[ZOOM IN]/[ZOOM OUT] push (press and hold) causes an expansion or compression of the chart image, without a chart level change. CHART: US,NOS,GRAPH,11428D SCALE: 1:40000 CHART: US,NOS,GRAPH,11428D SCALE: 1:40000 CHART: US,NOS,GRAPH,11474 SCALE: 1:80000 Figure 6.0.0 - Zoom Type on CPF300i CPF180i and CPF300i Page 55...
As the upper side of the map is more compressed than the lower side, a wider map area is visible, so it allows showing more chart information immediately ahead and around the cursor. Page 56 CPF180i and CPF300i...
Any warning or alarm condition is identified by the red color to indicate possible risk. To activate this function follow the procedure: 1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT]. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 57...
Figure 6.0.4 - Safety Status Bar 6.0.5 Satellite Imagery This function allows to overlay the Satellite image for background map. When it is set On, the Palette is set to Normal to display the proper colors. Page 58 CPF180i and CPF300i...
If no data/time is available from the GPS or the GPS Chart Plotter is not in Simulation mode, the icon on the map is generic one. The color of the arrow denotes the strength of the current as follows: CPF180i and CPF300i Page 59...
[I ]/[D ] to decrease/increase time; press [E ] to exit. On the CPF180i press [ENT] to set the date and time manually, and [GOTO]/[MENU] to decrease/increase time; press [CLR] to exit. 6.0.7 Chart Language The CPF180i and CPF300i may be customized to show the local language of the chart.
MAX data cards allows you to show pictures or diagrams EPPESEN on the CPF180i and CPF300i display. These Pictures are typically used to facilitate the identification of cartographic objects or places around the map: they can be the landscape layout nearby a harbor, the shape of a bridge or of a buoy etc. On some objects, such as bridges, the image associated can represent the Diagram representing the shape of the objects and the various characteristics (length, height, type of bridge etc.).
Figure 6.0.8c - Example of displayed image on CPF300i Otherwise on the CPF300i press [E ], or on the CPF180i press [ENT], to open the Full XPAND Info on the object. Note that on the Full Info, there is the small camera icon on a corner of the square containing the object icon.
2. You will notice a Mark is placed under the location of the Cursor and a popup window is shown with the exact Lat/Lon of the Mark. 3. If the position is incorrect on the CPF180i press [ENT], select EDIT using the ShuttlePoint knob and press [ENT]. On the CPF300i, press [E ] that will allow you to change the position, Mark name and icon type.
1. After a Mark is created on the CPF180i press [ENT], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight EDIT and press [ENT]. On the CPF300i press [E ] to show the edit popup window. Figure 7.1 - Mark editing 2. The Mark Icon is selected, press [ENT]. A popup window appears: Figure 7.1a - Mark Icons...
Sends the stored points to a external device (PC) capable of listening to NMEA WPL and RTE sentences. RECEIVE** When selected, receives points from an external device (PC) that is capable of sending NMEA WPL sentence. NOTE* The CPF300i has two items “DELETE” and “DEL ALL”. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 65...
YES or NO and press [ENT]. WARNING After entering in all the Marks it is a good practice to back up the points to a User C-CARD. Refer to Section 11. Page 66 CPF180i and CPF300i...
GOTO CURSOR, ROUTE AND MARK The CPF180i and CPF300i can easily be set to start navigating to the Cursor on the map page, a saved Mark or a Route that was created. GOTO CURSOR 1. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the exact position you want to navigate to.
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5. You will notice a circle is drawn around the Icon Symbol. This means the GPS Chart Plotter is now navigating to the point. 6. Press [CLR] to switch to the Chart page or Highway page to start navigating to the point. Page 68 CPF180i and CPF300i...
During navigation, the “MOB” feature provides a one-touch method of storing a location, such as a point were a crew member fell overboard. In this mode, the CPF180i or CPF300i places a MOB point on the Chart page and all the navigation data shown is related to navigating back to this point, allowing you to retrace your path to the MOB point efficiently.
ROUTES The CPF180i and the CPF300i have the capability to store 50 Routes with 100 Waypoints or Marks in each Route. A Route can consist of Waypoints or Marks. The difference is when a Route is made using Waypoints and the Route is deleted the Waypoints are also deleted.
6. Then move the ShuttlePoint knob to the last Waypoint and press [ENT]. 7. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight OLYMPIC and press [ENT]. A line joins the starting Waypoint and the last Waypoint. Figure 9.2a - Olympic Route creation (2) Page 72 CPF180i and CPF300i...
INSERTING A WAYPOINT INTO A ROUTE Place the cursor on the navigation line between two Waypoints and press [ROUTE]. The line between the two Waypoints is turned into a dotted line, see the following picture. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 73...
2. Press [GOTO] to show the GOTO popup window. 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ROUTE and press [ENT]. 4. The SELECT ROUTE popup window will be shown. Figure 9.6.0 - GOTO ROUTE procedure (1) Page 74 CPF180i and CPF300i...
Route. SEND Sends the stored points to a external device (PC) capable of listening to NMEA RTE sentence. RECEIVE Receive the points from an external device (PC) capable of sending NMEA RTE sentence. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 75...
The Route Check function is used after you have created a Route to ensure you and your vessel will not have problems while navigating. This is done by the CPF180i and CPF300i by reviewing the Route and looking for the following hazards that may effect safe navigation.
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(like DSC, MOB, Mark). In the case of checking a single point towards which the navigation is started, the leg for which the Route Check is executed is defined by the current position (the leg’s starting point) and the destination point (the leg’s ending point). CPF180i and CPF300i Page 77...
Track for a predetermined time or distance interval. If you have a fast moving boat you may want to setup the CPF180i or CPF300i to record a Track point every 0.5NM or if you have a sail boat you may want to setup to lay down a Track point once every 1 minute.
3. A popup window will be shown with Nm (Nautical Mile), Sm (Statute Mile), Km (Kilometer) and RESET. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to select the desired units of measure and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. Page 80 CPF180i and CPF300i...
5. A warning popup window will be shown to confirm if you want to reset the Trip Log. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to YES and press [ENT].The Trip Log is now reset. 6. Press [CLR] to store and exit the editing mode Figure 10.1. 0 - Trip Log Reset CPF180i and CPF300i Page 81...
PC, in case you have to clear the RAM to resolve an issue or load new software or if your CPF180i and CPF300i becomes stolen, or if you would like to transfer Waypoint, Track and Route information from one STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotter to another.
3. Open the door, remove the User C-CARD from the slot and insert another User C-CARD into the same slot. 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight REFRESH and press [ENT]. This "new" User C-CARD is now ready to receive and store information. Page 84 CPF180i and CPF300i...
12. PAGES The CPF180i and CPF300i have many pages that are designed to ease your navigation. CHART NAVIGATION HIGHWAY CELESTIAL WAAS WAAS GPS STATUS NMEA DISPLAY Display example with RADAR connected Chart and Fish Finder WAAS Figure 12 - Example of screen display pages for CPF300i...
1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight CHART and press [ENT].Two Chart page types are available: Single and Dual. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight Single or Dual and press [ENT]. WAAS 3D WAAS 3D Figure 12.0 - Chart selection menu on CPF300i Page 86 CPF180i and CPF300i...
6. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to exit the menu and show the Chart page. 12.0.1 Customizing the Data Windows The data fields contained on the General, 1 Line Small/Large and 2 Line Small data windows can be changed to the following selections: · SOG = Speed Over Ground CPF180i and CPF300i Page 87...
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4. Press [CLR] to store and exit the editing mode. NOTE Data window field on the NAVIGATION, HIGHWAY, GPS STATUS, and NMEA pages may be customized in the above manner. WAAS 3D AAS 3D WAAS 3D Figure 12.0.1 - Customizing the Data Windows Page 88 CPF180i and CPF300i...
ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down to select the preset and press [ENT]. 5. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right until the Chart page is shown. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 89...
Tide. If no data/time is available from the GPS or the GPS Chart Plotter is not in Simulation mode, the icon on the map is generic one. The color of the arrow denotes the strength of the current as follows: Page 90 CPF180i and CPF300i...
Land Elevation Values : Turns the displaying of Land Elevation Values On or Off. Roads : Turns the displaying to roads On or Off. Points of interest : Turns the displaying of Points of Information On or Off. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 91...
VAD object can be any cartographic objects and it can be distinguished from the official-chart-objects from the Quick Info. A dedicated icon is shown on the Quick Info window to indicate that the object Page 92 CPF180i and CPF300i...
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight MAP CONFIGURATIONS and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down to select the desired item within the groups CPF180i and CPF300i Page 93...
Speed Over Ground Distance to Destination Course Over Ground Bearing to Destination Figure 12.2a - Navigation page with Compass Tape NOTE The Compass Rose/Tape gives priority to the compass (Flux Gate or Gyro Compass) data if Page 94 CPF180i and CPF300i...
(3) in the Tide Graph (2). Moving the ShuttlePoint knob to the left or right changes the time, moving the ShuttlePoint knob up or down selects the Tide height and draught (draft) on the Tide Graph. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 95...
Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight None (to disable) and press [ENT]. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the menu disappears. Page 96 CPF180i and CPF300i...
GSV, HDG, HDM, HDT, RMC, VHW, VTG, DPT, DBT, MTW, VWR, VWT, TLL, WPL, RTE. CHANGING the NMEA PAGE Windows 1. On the CPF180i, press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight NMEA DISPLAY and press [ENT]. CPF180i and CPF300i...
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight DATA and press [ENT]. 3. Connect the BLUE Wire on the GPS Chart Plotter to the junction of the Brown wire and the VHF wire. The display should look similar to the following picture. Page 98 CPF180i and CPF300i...
Trends will be shown for Depth, Temp and Speed (DST521 or DST526 must be connected to show speed through the water) when a Standard Horizon transducer is connected. To show Wind trend information the CPF180i or CPF300i must be connected to the NMEA output of a external Wind instrument.
STANDARD HORIZON VHF Marine Radios with Digital Selective Calling are able to be interfaced with the GPS Chart Plotter which feeds GPS data to the VHF and listens for DSC calls from the VHF. By connecting a few wires between the STANDARD HORIZON VHF and the GPS Chart Plotter it will receive: 1.
Vessel in Distress and also allows for easy navigation to the vessel. 12.9.2 Position Request STANDARD HORIZON VHF radios can transmit a DSC call to other equipped Vessels with a DSC VHF or request this radio transmit the GPS position. When this position is received the STANDARD HORIZON VHF radio sends the information to the GPS Chart Plotter which displays the GPS position of the vessel on the Chart page.
While in this menu you will see many selections which are described in the next sections. 13.0 INPUT/OUTPUT (NMEA) The CPF180i has 1 NMEA Input and 2 NMEA Outputs and the CPF300i has 3 Inputs and 3 Output connections. These ports may be set up to receive and output the following.
: Alerts when the received depth Value is lower than the selected value. Available selections: 0000 to 3000FT. Anchor Alarm : Alerts when the ships moves off a selected locations by a selected distance. Available selections: 0.00 to 9.99NM. Page 104 CPF180i and CPF300i...
: To start the simulator you can insert the time. Cursor Control : Enables (On)/disables (Off) the cursor control. Demo Mode : In Demo mode the GPS Chart Plotter automatically places a Destination point on the Chart CPF180i and CPF300i Page 105...
Manual. If Auto Info is set to On, when receiving the Position Request it is possible to center the cursor over the top of the Position Request icon and show the Position Request popup window Page 106 CPF180i and CPF300i...
· 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. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 107...
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT n and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight AIS 38400 and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. Page 108 CPF180i and CPF300i...
NOTE The CPF180i has one NMEA Input - Port1. The AIS device will be connected to Port1, so in step 5 setup Port1 to AIS38400. Refer to Par. 2.4 for wire connections.The CPF300i has 3 NMEA Input connections any of which the AIS device may be connected to. Refer to Par. 2.4 for wire connections.
15. C-WEATHER SERVICE C-Weather is a free service available on the CPF180i and CPF300i. C-Weather service gives excellent coverage for the whole World. Weather forecasts are based on data received from the leading meteorological centers. This data is processed by Jeppesen server and made available via TCPIP connection.
(see the previous "Weather data package" table) are downloaded. [S ] (or [CLR] for CPF180i) allows to interrupt the data download. At the end of the operation press ] (or [CLR] for CPF180i) to close the window. 15.0.1 Copy From User C-CARD Allows the whole data package C-Weather loading from the User C-CARD.
16.0 MOBILARM-GPS CHART PLOTTER CONNECTION Connect the MOBILARM system to one of the Ports on the Standard Horizon GPS Chart Plotter. Refer to Par. 2.4.0 “Connection Table” for CPF180i, Par. 2.4.2 “Connection Table” for CPF300i and MOBILARM Owner’s Manuals for connections.
NOTE Note the CPF180i only has one NMEA Input so Port1 will have to be set to MOBILARM. The CPF300i has 3 Ports so Port 1, 2 or 3 can be be used. Port 1 Example Chart Plotter MOBILARM Blue...
On the GPS Chart Plotter all menus and/or pages are closed and the chart is centered on the PTX MOB received position. A Audible Alarm is heard and a pop-up warning window appears to notify that a PTX has been received: CPF180i and CPF300i Page 115...
Figure 16.3.0a - Example of PTX warning window on CPF300i Figure 16.3.0b - Example of PTX warning window on CPF180i It is possible to Goto (navigate) to the received MOBILARM PTX position (see Par. 16.4.1) or open the MOBILARM Alarm Status List page (see Par. 16.4.2). Selecting Goto or Alarm Status List will mute the Audible Alarm.
Figure 16.4a - Example of PTX information window on CPF180i 16.4.0 Delete PTX The Delete PTX function permamently removes the selected PTX from the MOBILARM Alarm Status List and from the Chart page. Using the ShuttlePoint knob, move the cursor over the PTX icon and then: CPF180i press [ENT], select DELETE using the ShuttlePoint knob and press [ENT].
If the navigation is set to the selected PTX icon, to terminate the navigation: CPF180i press [ENT], select STOP GOTO using the ShuttlePoint knob and press [ENT]. Figure 16.4.1b - Example of Stop Goto PTX on CPF180i CPF300i press [S Figure 16.4.1c - Example of Stop Goto PTX on CPF300i...
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(if open) and center the chart selected PTX. DELETE Deletes the selected PTX. SHOW Centers the chart on the selected PTX. SHOW ALL Selects the best chart scale to see al PTX icons on the map at the same time. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 119...
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight FISH FINDER and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to select OFF and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 121...
17.1 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE The display on CPF180i and CPF300i shows a time history of the echoes received by the transducer. The CPF180i and CPF300i have a menu that allows adjustments to receiver sensitivity, depth range and scrolling speed of the Fish Finder display.
400FT, and 50kHz is used in water over 400FT. 17.1.1 Understanding the Fish Finder display Figure 17.1.1 - The Fish Finder display Fishes Fishes are represented as arcs because of the cone angle of the transducer. In fact as CPF180i and CPF300i Page 123...
This section explains how to show and customize the selection of the Fish Finder display pages. 1. From all pages (except the Fish Finder page), press [MENU]. From Fish Finder page, press [MENU] two times. Figure 17.2 - Main Menu on CPF300i Page 124 CPF180i and CPF300i...
To select the area to be zoomed in move the ShuttlePoint knob Up or Down which moves the VRM line. To zoom In or Out, press [ZOOM IN] or [ZOOM OUT]. The zoom ranges are 2x and 4x the normal Fish Finder display. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 125...
Finder window. With the focus on the Chart page the cursor may be moved and all chart menus can be selected. When focus is on the Fish Finder window the Variable Range Marker can be moved to see the depths of targets and Fish Finder menus can be accessed. Page 126 CPF180i and CPF300i...
1. Press any Soft Key. The Soft Key labels appear on the bottom of the screen. 2. Press [Focus]. A popup window appears where the active focus window label is highlighted. Figure 17.2.4.2 - Example of Combo page with [F ] shown on CPF300i OCUS CPF180i and CPF300i Page 127...
1. From the Full Fish Finder page, press [MENU]. The following menu appears: Figure 17.4 - Fish Finder Setup menu 17.5 PRESETS To simply menu selections, the Fish Finder has two presets that can be easily selected for Fishing or Cruising: Page 128 CPF180i and CPF300i...
Allows you to choose the frequency among Auto, 50 kHz, 200 kHz or 50&200 kHz when single frequency page is selected. Figure 17.6 - Frequency menu 17.7 GAIN MODE Figure 17.7 - Gain Mode menu CPF180i and CPF300i Page 129...
Example: Your vessel is in about 57FT of water, however there is fish suspended in 35FT of water. You want to display to 10FT area around the fish. Shift would be set to 25FT and Depth would be set to 35FT shown in example below. Page 130 CPF180i and CPF300i...
When the Gain Mode option is set to Manual, the Gain can be manually adjusted. When switching from Automatic to Manual Mode, the Gain + Offset value is copied into the Manual Gain setting of the receiver. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 131...
MID when the bottom is shallow. This issue may be resolved by adjusting the STC value to SHORT or even to OFF in very shallow waters. If in DEEP WATER the Fish Finder display is showing a very shallow bottom or digital Page 132 CPF180i and CPF300i...
A-Scope Shows the real time display of the echo from the bottom. 17.12 TRANSDUCER SETUP This menu allows you to calibrate the speed through the water, water temperature and the keel/prop offset of the transducer. Page 134 CPF180i and CPF300i...
Used to calibration on the Water Temperature sensor in the transducer. 17.12.3 Set Defaults Restores the factory settings. 17.13 ALARMS The Alarms menu allows you to define alarm settings for Shallow Alarm, Depth Alarm and Temperature Upper/Lower/Rate. Figure 17.13 - Alarms menu CPF180i and CPF300i Page 135...
This option saves the complete set of Fish Finder settings to an optional User C-CARD. This is useful to avoid the user having to retune up Fish Finder after a RAM Clear operation or a software update. Figure 17.14 - C-CARD - Save settings Page 136 CPF180i and CPF300i...
Figure 17.15 - C-CARD - Load settings 17.16 RESTORE CURRENT PRESET DEFAULTS This option restores the default values only for the current presets and does not affect the other presets. Figure 17.16 - C-Card - Restore settings CPF180i and CPF300i Page 137...
Internal RAM memory to become corrupted. To solve this issue, perform a RAM clear (refer to Section 19). NOTE After performing a RAM Clear all Marks, Routes and tracks will be erased. To back up these points refer to Section 11 for details. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 139...
Each time you move the ShuttlePoint knob to right, the screen will decrease brightness, move it to the left to increase brightness. Backlight The second option allows to set the backlight. Operates in similar mode as Contrast. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 141...
Use [ZOOM IN] to stop (or continue after pause) data displaying, [ENT] to show data in hex or ASCII mode (normal or small) and [CLR] to exit. Loop-Back Test This is a special test done during the production phase to check the serial ports integrity. A special connector is required. Page 142 CPF180i and CPF300i...
GPS2D – The GPS is receiving at least 3 valid satellites. GPS3D – The GPS is receiving at least 4 Satellites. HDG (Heading) – Shows heading from a External Flux Gate Compass when connected. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 147...
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70 metres (230FT) in Height and up to 600 metres (2.000 FT) in diameter. Position Request – Marine DSC VHF Function of transmitting a GPS position to another Marine DSC VHF. When GPS Chart Plotter is connected to STANDARD HORIZON GPS the position of another vessel is shown on the Chart page.
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WATER TEMP – Shows the sea water temperature for when a Digital Speed Log/Temp instrument with NMEA is connected. XTE (Cross Track Error) – The distance your vessel is off course (left or right) to a Destination point. CPF180i and CPF300i Page 149...
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Dust cover ......... 14 Flux gate compass ......97 DVD ..........27 Focus Soft Key ....... 126, 127 Dynamic Currents ......54 forecast ........... 111 Dynamic Nav-Aids ..... 54, 57 Format User C-CARD ....... 83 CPF180i and CPF300i Page 153...
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Lights ..........90 Heading ........88, 147 LINE COLOR (track) ......80 HEIGHT .......... 148 Load settings ........137 HIGH WATER ......... 148 Loading a file ........84 HIGHWAY ......... 40 local language ........60 Page 154 CPF180i and CPF300i...
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Route ........ 71 Palette ..........58 Names Tags ........90 PC ..........25, 65 Nav Aids & Light Sectors ....90 PC COM settings ......26 NAV AIDS PRESENTATION .... 40 PC-Planner ........111 CPF180i and CPF300i Page 155...
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Selection (pages) ......85 Radar page ......40, 127 SEND ..........65 RADAR/CHART ........ 40 SEND (route) ........75 RADAR/FISH FINDER ...... 40 Sensitivity menu ......131 Radio Call Sign ....... 107 sentences .......... 26 Page 156 CPF180i and CPF300i...
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Trip Log selection ......81 System Test ........141 TROUBLE SHOOTING ....139 True bearing ........104 Target ..........107 True Wind Direction ....88, 148 TCPA ..........107 True Wind Speed ..... 88, 148 CPF180i and CPF300i Page 157...
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ZOOM IN ........... 31 VMG ......... 88, 148 ZOOM OUT ........31 VTG ......... 97, 143, 144 Zoom Pages ........125 VWR ....... 97, 143, 144 Zoom Type ........55 VWT ........ 97, 143, 144 Page 158 CPF180i and CPF300i...
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Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of the Product or part(s) therein which, upon examination by STANDARD HORIZON, appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications. STANDARD HORIZON may, at its option, repair or replace parts or subassemblies with or reconditioned parts and subassemblies.
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