Standard Horizon CP180 Owner's Manual

Standard Horizon CP180 Owner's Manual

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April 30, 2025

Hello can I get a replacement backlight for my gps chart cp180

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Mr. Anderson
May 16, 2025

The document does not list a replacement backlight as an individual part. However, it states that accessories and replacement parts may be ordered from STANDARD HORIZON’s Parts Department. Therefore, you may be able to get a replacement backlight by contacting them directly.

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Summary of Contents for Standard Horizon CP180

  • Page 1 Color GPS Chart Plotters CP180/CP180i CP300/CP300i Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 Consult an authorized STANDARD HORIZON dealer or other qualified service technician if the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following...
  • Page 3 - 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2. GETTING STARTED ......................13 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER ............13 BRACKET MOUNTING ..................13 CP180 AND CP300 FLUSH MOUNTING .............. 14 MOUNTING THE CP180 OR THE CP300 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA ..... 15 2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna ..............16 CONNECTIONS ..................... 16 2.4.0...
  • Page 5: Gps Chart Plotters Page

    4. FIND SERVICES ....................... 40 USING FIND SERVICES & MORE FUNCTIONS ..........40 4.0.0 Port Services ....................40 4.0.1 Port ......................41 4.0.2 Tide Stations ....................41 4.0.3 Wrecks ....................... 42 4.0.4 Obstructions ....................43 4.0.5 Lakes Information ..................44 4.0.6 Lakes By Name ..................
  • Page 6 12. PAGES ..........................78 12.0 CHART PAGE ......................79 12.0.0 For CP300/CP300i Focus Soft Key on Dual Chart Page ......80 12.0.1 For CP180/CP180i Change Focus on Dual Chart Page ......80 12.0.2 Single Chart Page ..................81 12.0.3 Window Selections ..................81 12.0.4 Customizing the Data Windows ..............
  • Page 7: Gps Chart Plotters Page

    18.0.1 DIM Menu ....................112 18.0.2 Cartridges ....................113 18.0.3 Serial Ports ....................113 19. SPECIFICATIONS ......................114 19.0 CP180/CP180i SPECIFICATIONS ............... 114 19.1 CP300/CP300i SPECIFICATIONS ............... 115 19.2 OPTIONAL WAAS GPS RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS ........116 20. APPENDIX: TERMS ....................... 117 ANALYTICAL INDEX ......................
  • Page 8: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotter. Whether this is your first Navigation device, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON equipment, STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoyment of this Navigation device. STANDARD HORIZON technical support personnel stand behind every product we sell.
  • Page 9: Packing List

    Position Request calls · 3 year limited warranty, lifetime flat rate NOTE The screen imagines on this manual refer to the CP180/CP180i Chart Plotters unless specified. PACKING LIST When the package containing the Navigation device is first opened, please check for the following contents.
  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    MDS-10-5 4kW 48 Mile 5FT Open Array NOTE For UK customers: Please contact the Standard Horizon Authorized dealer, STANDARD HORIZON product technical support or SI-TEX directly for additional information. For European customers: Please contact your local dealer for information. Page 12...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER The CP180 and CP300 are available in either internal or external GPS antenna variants. The internal GPS versions CP180i and CP300i are designed for bracket mount only and supplied only with the mounting bracket. The external GPS versions CP180 and CP300 are designed for bracket or flush mount and are supplied with both bracket and flush mounting kits.
  • Page 12: Cp180 And Cp300 Flush Mounting

    After the location is found, attach the mounting base to the area using the supplied hardware. Figure 2.1 - Example of Bracket installation (CP180 on the left side and CP300 on the right side) CP180 AND CP300 FLUSH MOUNTING The CP180 and CP300 are supplied with a flush mount template for the cutout hole and screw holes required to install the GPS Chart Plotter.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Cp180 Or The Cp300 External Gps Antenna

    MOUNTING THE CP180 OR THE CP300 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA The CP180 and CP300 are supplied with an external WAAS GPS antenna with 15 meter of routing cable. This antenna is designed to be mounted on a base, installed on an extension or even flush mounted.
  • Page 14: Flush Mounting The Antenna

    Black/Yellow Battery Ground CONNECTIONS The GPS Chart Plotter has connectors that are used to connect to the power supply, GPS Antenna (CP180 CP300 ), optional FF525 50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER ONLY and to NMEA Devices* such as VHFs, AIS Receivers, digital instruments and autopilots.
  • Page 15: Cp180/Cp180I Connection Table

    NMEA to other devices (Autopilot, RADAR…) you can parallel wires from the yellow, brown or white wires to other devices. NOTE* RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface 2.4.0 CP180/CP180i Connection Table 12VDC Power Cable Pin Wire Color Description Connection Example Additional Comments...
  • Page 16: Cp300/Cp300I Connection Table

    2.4.1 CP300/CP300i Connection Table 12VDC Power and NMEA PWR & ACC 1 Cable Pin Wire Color Description Connection Example Additional Comments Black Battery Ground Connect to Battery Ground Battery Positive Connect to Battery Positive Green NMEA Common Common (ground) for NMEA devices** Blue Port 1 Input Connect to Output of NMEA devices**...
  • Page 17: Cp180/Cp180I Connections

    2.4.2 CP180/CP180i Connections 2.4.2.0 DC Power Connection 2.4.2.1 Connection of the FF525 (or FF520), AIS receiver, VHF and Autopilot SMART GPS Antenna Switch Black Battery Fuse 10-35Vdc CP180 Green NMEA Common Blue Port 1 Input Brown Port 1 Output Gray...
  • Page 18: Cp300/Cp300I Connections

    2.4.2.2 AIS Setup The CP180 or CP180i has to be set up to be able to receive NMEA information from the AIS receiver. The GPS Chart Plotter reads the AIS NMEA message VMD, type 1, 2, 3 and 5 for AIS Class A and type 18, 19, 24 for AIS Class B.
  • Page 19 2.4.3.1 Connection a VideoCamera, FF525, AIS receiver, VHF and Autopilot NOTE Port2 Input and Output is used by the optional FF525. In the diagram above you will notice Port2 Input and Output wires are shown in gray and not used. Port4, and 5 Outputs are can be connected to NMEA devices* capable of listening to NMEA0183 sentences.
  • Page 20: Battery Connections

    STANDARD HORIZON VHFs. STANDARD HORIZON has taken this feature one step further. if the GPS Chart Plotters are connected to a 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.
  • Page 21: Optional Black Box Fish Finder

    OPTIONAL BLACK BOX FISH FINDER STANDARD HORIZON offers an optional BLACK BOX FISH FINDER called the FF525. Please refer to the Owner's Manual supplied with the Fish Finder for connections and operation. Figure 2.8 - FF525 50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER NOTE The FF520 is also compatible.
  • Page 22: Nmea Data Page

    The format of the sentences that are sent: · MARK $GPWPL,3249.061,N,00710.651,E,MRK002*22 · WAYPOINT $GPWPL,3933.008,N,00639.969,E,WPT012*22 · ROUTE $GPWPL,2544.362,N,08011.672,W,WPT003*32 $GPWPL,2543.921,N,08011.481,W,WPT004*31 $GPWPL,2543.493,N,08011.768,W,WPT005*37 $GPRTE,2,1,c,ROUTE01,WPT003,WPT004,WPT005*21 2.11 NMEA DATA PAGE The NMEA Data page is very useful to see if an external device (example: Depth Sounder) is transmitting NMEA sentences to the GPS Chart Plotter.
  • Page 23: Video Camera Input

    CP300/CP300i 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 CP300/CP300i...
  • Page 24: Demo Mode (For Dealer Use)

    the Video Input connector, the Soft Keys will be shown in light color in order to identify that they are not active. III. Quick Activation by Soft Keys It is possible to assign the Video Input mode to any of the Soft Keys. Press one of the Soft Keys, the Soft Keys functions are shown.
  • Page 25: Controls And Indicators

    CONTROLS AND INDICATORS NOTE This section defines each control of the GPS Chart Plotter. For instructions, refer to Getting Started and Advanced Settings sections of this Owner's Manual. NOTE Throughout this Owner’s Manual same conventions are used. See the legend below: [MENU]If you see brackets around a bold and capital letter word this refers to a key press.
  • Page 26: The Cp300/Cp300I Soft Keys

    The GOTO key This key is very useful when you desire to start navigating (goto) to a Destination point. When pressed, a popup window will be shown allowing you to select to start navigating to Mark, a Route or the position of the cursor. To stop navigation to a point, press [GOTO] and select Stop in the popup window.
  • Page 27 Figure 3.1.0 - Example of Start-Up page on CP180 2. When the power is first turned on two pages the start-up page and the Caution pages are briefly shown before the GPS Status page. Figure 3.1.0a - Example of Caution pages NOTE The Caution page on the left is shown only if the data C-CARD is over one year old.
  • Page 28: Cursor Vs. Home Mode

    4. On the Chart page the ShuttlePoint knob is used to pan around the chart. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left and you will notice a cross hair appear, this is called the cursor. 5. When you move the ShuttlePoint knob you will notice DST and BRG values in the Data window change.
  • Page 29: Changing The Ship Icon

    5. With CHART or MENU selected, press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the desired setting and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 6. Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to press the ShuttlePoint knob to the left a few times.
  • Page 30: Automatic Time

    Figure 3.1.5 - Course Up/North Up menu 1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight GENERAL SETUP and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3.
  • Page 31: Selecting Loran Td Or Other Coordinate System

    The Time Setup menu allows you to enter a time zone offset for your location, selection to automatically adjust the time for daylight savings and to configure the time in 12 or 24 hour formats. Figure 3.2a - Time Setup menu NOTE By setting the time in the steps below, the time shown on the celestial page is automatically set up.
  • Page 32: Changing The Chart Color

    2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight NAVIGATE and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight COORDINATE SYSTEM and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
  • Page 33: Selecting Pages Using Soft Keys On Cp300/Cp300I

    · Swedish · Portuguese · Chinese (Traditional) · Danish · Dutch · Greek · Finnish · Russian · Chinese (Simplified) · Japanese The translations are included in Menu descriptions, Soft Key labels and on Info Functions to ease operation. See also Par. 6.0.7. Set the language to be displayed on menus, data pages, warning/alarm messages, full/quick info, list of objects found by find/nearest function, and on charts (such as place’s names and buoy’s names and so on).
  • Page 34: Customizing The Soft Keys On Cp300/Cp300I

    the key description. Press the Soft Key with the desired page description and the GPS Chart Plotter will change to that page. Figure 3.6 - Screen display pages on CP300/CP300i CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS ON CP300/CP300i The Soft Keys (CP300 and CP300i) can be individually customized from the default pages (discussed above) to the following: CHART, DUAL CHART, CHART/COMPASS, CHART/ HIGHWAY, NAVIGATION, HIGHWAY, CELESTIAL, GPS STATUS, DSC LOG, DSC DIRECTORY, NMEA DISPLAY, NMEA DATA, DEPTH TREND, WIND SPEED TREND,...
  • Page 35: Settings In General Setup Menu

    SETTINGS IN GENERAL SETUP MENU The GENERAL SETUP menu has other selections that allow you to customize the display. All selections are listed below: TIME SETUP Select the Time Zone offset, enable or disable Daylight Saving time and select the Time Format (switch between 12 or 24 hours time format).
  • Page 36: About Page

    AUTO INFO When the cursor is moved over a buoy, Mark or other item a popup window will show information of the item. This menu item allows the window to be turned Off, On Points (default) or On All. CURSOR WINDOW By default when the cursor is moved a window is shown with the Lat/Lon Distance and Bearing from the vessels location to the cursor.
  • Page 37 Figure 3.9 - Example of About page GPS Chart Plotters Page 39...
  • Page 38: Find Services

    FIND SERVICES USING FIND SERVICES & MORE FUNCTIONS The CP180/180i and CP300/300i have a dedicated [FIND] key that allows searching the optional C-MAP B /MAX C-CARD for Port Services, Ports, Tide Stations, EPPESEN Wrecks, Obstructions, Points Of Interest, Lakes, User Points, GPS Coordinates or Information on any point on the Chart.
  • Page 39: Port

    Figure 4.0.0a - Find Port Services 4.0.1 Port A Port is represented with a on the Chart page. This feature is used to locate the 20 nearest Ports to the position of your vessel. 1. Press [FIND]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
  • Page 40: Wrecks

    5. Another window will be shown detailing the selected Tide Station information. Figure 4.0.2 - Tide Stations 6. Press [CLR] to show the actual position of the Tide Station on the Chart Page. 7. Press [CLR] again at any time to return your cursor to your vessel’s position. Figure 4.0.2a - Tide Graph page Refer to the image above.
  • Page 41: Obstructions

    2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight WRECKS and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. A popup window will be shown with a list of nearest Wrecks. 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight the desired Wreck and press [ENT]. 5.
  • Page 42: Lakes Information

    4.0.5 Lakes Information A Lake Info is represented with a on the Chart Page. This feature is used to find information on the 20 closest Lakes near the position of your vessel. NOTE An optional MAX Lake CARD must be inserted into the GPS Chart Plotter to take advantage Lakes Information.
  • Page 43: Lakes By Name

    When the cursor is placed over the icon, the icons of the available services are shown: Figure 4.0.5b - Quick Info: available services If you press [ENT] all available information about the cartographic point under the cursor will be shown. See the next paragraph. Full Info On Lakes The following is an example of Full Info on Lakes: Figure 4.0.5c - Example of Full Info page...
  • Page 44: Points Of Interest

    Figure 4.0.6 - Find Lakes By Name 4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight the desired Lake. Otherwise press [MENU] to enter the desired Lake name. A window will be shown: move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight the edit of Lake name and press [ENT] to accept: another popup window will appear displaying the distance and position of the Lake.
  • Page 45: User Points

    4.0.8 User Points This feature is used to search for User Points (Marks and Waypoints you have created and stored) by name quickly and efficiently. 1. Press [FIND]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight USER POINTS and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
  • Page 46: Information

    5. Once the Coordinates are entered, press [ENT] to show the location the Mark on the chart page. 6. Press [CLR] at any time to return your cursor to your vessel’s position. 4.0.10 Information This feature allows you to obtain information on any position on the chart page. 1.
  • Page 47: Max Cartography Overview

    Figure 5.0a - Inserting C-CARD (Details) NOTE The small connector below the C-CARD is only used by Standard Horizon repair technicians. Key points are: Data Features · ISO Certification (electronic chart production process with quality certification) ·...
  • Page 48 chart appearance) · Bathymetric & Spot Soundings (Data Base with depth and bathy information for an extraordinary view of the seabed depth) · Detailed Port Plan to information (complete port and marina charts with detail) · Search & Find (quickly locates chart contents and objects) ·...
  • Page 49: Map Functions

    MAP FUNCTIONS MAX FUNCTIONS MENU 1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight MAX FUNCTIONS and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. The MAX Functions menu appears on the screen: Figure 6.0 - Max Functions Menu The available Max Functions menu is described in the following.
  • Page 50: Icon Size

    Note that in the top of the previous picture the chart scale remains the same but it is graphically compressed. By pressing [ZOOM IN]/[ZOOM OUT] a popup window is displayed on a corner of the chart screen. The window shows the current zoom factor: Normal is the original chart level (1:1 scale), Over-Zoom x2, x4, x16, x32, Under-Zoom x1/2, x1/4.
  • Page 51: Perspective View

    Figure 6.0.2 - Place Names Size To activate this function follow the procedure: 1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight MAX FUNCTIONS and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
  • Page 52: Dynamic Nav-Aids

    6.0.4 Dynamic Nav-Aids This function allows the blinking of the Nav-Aids to be turned On or Off. The blink period and color of each Nav-aid is read from the Nav-Aid attributes stored on the optional C-MAP B C-Card. When the ship is inside the Nav-Aid nominal range, the light of the Nav- EPPESEN Aid will start blinking.
  • Page 53: Satellite Imagery

    1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight MAX FUNCTIONS and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SAFETY STATUS BAR and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
  • Page 54: Chart Language

    [I ]/[D ] to decrease/increase time; press [E ] to exit. On the CP180/CP180i press [ENT] to set the date and time manually, and [GOTO]/[MENU] to decrease/increase time; press [CLR] to exit. 6.0.8 Chart Language The CP180/CP180i and CP300/CP300i may be customized to show the local language of the chart.
  • Page 55: Pictures Or Diagrams

    MAX data cards allows you to show pictures or diagrams EPPESEN on the CP180/CP180i and CP300/CP300i display. These Pictures are typically used to facilitate the identification of cartographic objects or places around the chart: they can be the landscape layout nearby a harbour, 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.).
  • Page 56: Enhanced Port Info

    Figure 6.0.9b - Example of Quick Info on camera icon on CP300/CP300i On the CP300/CP300i press [I ], or on the CP180/CP180i press [ENT] for 1 second, MAGE to display the image on the screen: Figure 6.0.9c - Example of displayed image on CP300/CP300i...
  • Page 57: Creating Marks

    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 CP180/CP180i press [ENT], select EDIT using the ShuttlePoint knob and press [ENT]. On the CP300/CP300i, press [E ] that will allow you to change the position, Mark name and icon type.
  • Page 58: Deleting A Mark Or Waypoint

    1. After a Mark is created on the CP180/CP180i press [ENT], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight EDIT and press [ENT]. On the CP300/CP300i 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...
  • Page 59: Marks/Waypoints List

    Figure 7.1.1 - Moving Mark or Waypoint (1) 4. Press [ENT] ([CLR] to abort the move), the Waypoint appears in the new position. Figure 7.1.1a - Moving Mark or Waypoint (2) MARKS/WAYPOINTS LIST The MARKS/WPTS List shows all the Marks and Waypoints that have been stored into the GPS Chart Plotter.
  • Page 60: Creating A New Mark With The User Points List

    NOTE* The CP300/CP300i has two items “DELETE” and “DEL ALL”. NOTE** The SEND and RECEIVE functions are used to receive or transmit User Points (Marks and Waypoints) to and from a Personal Computer (see also Par. 2.10). Figure 7.2 - Example of Marks/Waypoints List CREATING A NEW MARK WITH THE USER POINTS LIST NOTE This function is very useful if you have a list of Marks that you want to enter into the GPS Chart...
  • Page 61: Goto Cursor, Route And Mark

    WARNING After entering in all the Marks it is a good practice to backup the points to a User C-CARD. Refer to Section 11. GOTO CURSOR, ROUTE AND MARK The GPS Chart Plotter can easily be set to start navigating to the Cursor on the chart page, a saved Mark or a Route that was created.
  • Page 62 Figure 7.4b - GO TO menu (3) 5. The GPS Chart Plotter is in Cursor mode, to switch to Home mode press [CLR] so the vessel will stay in the center of the page. 6. On the CP300/CP300i two Soft Keys are also shown that allow you to quickly switch to the HIGHWAY page or to stop navigation.
  • Page 63: Man Over Board (Mob) Function

    DELETING A MOB POINT 1. Move the ShuttlePoint knob until the cursor is over the top of the MOB icon. 2. On the CP180/CP180i press [ENT], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight DELETE and press [ENT]. On the CP300/CP300i press [D...
  • Page 64: Routes

    ROUTES The CP180/CP180i and the CP300/CP300i 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.
  • Page 65: Changing The Name Of A Route

    CHANGING THE NAME OF A ROUTE To name the Route: 1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight USER POINTS and press [ENT]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ROUTE and press [ENT]. 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight EDIT ROUTE and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
  • Page 66: Making Additional Routes

    6. Then move the ShuttlePoint knob to the last Waypoint. On the CP180/CP180i press [ENT]. 7. On the CP180/CP180i move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight OLYMPIC and press [ENT]. On the CP300/CP300i press [O ]. A line joins the starting Waypoint and the LYMPIC last Waypoint.
  • Page 67: Inserting A Waypoint Into A Route

    11. Press [CLR] to show the Chart page is shown. INSERTING A WAYPOINT INTO A ROUTE On the CP180/CP180i place the cursor on the navigation line between two Waypoints and press [ROUTE]. On the CP300/CP300i placing the cursor on the navigation leg between two points, soft key labels appear: press [I ].
  • Page 68: Using The Shuttlepoint Knob

    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) 5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the highlight the desired Route and press [ENT]. 6.
  • Page 69: Other Settings In Route Menu

    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 CP180/CP180i and CP300/CP300i by reviewing the Route and looking for the following hazards that may effect safe navigation.
  • Page 70 Figure 9.8.0 - Example of dangerous objects found on the chart To activate this function: AUTOMATIC CHECK Turns the Route Checking feature On or Off. Turn the Automatic Route Check on after you have created a new Route, or if you inserted a new Waypoint, deleted, moved or edited any Waypoint in a saved Route to confirm the Route can be safely navigated.
  • Page 71: Tracks

    The Track function can be setup to lay down a Track for a predetermined time or distance interval. If you have a fast moving boat you may want to setup the CP180/CP180i or CP300/ CP300i 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.
  • Page 72: Saving And Starting A New Track

    Figure 10.0 - Tracking 10.0.0 Saving and starting a new Track A Track is automatically saved and retained in memory when the power is turned off. To start a new Track: 1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight USER POINTS and press [ENT].
  • Page 73: Trip Log

    STEP UNIT Allowable selection are Distance or Time DISTANCE User adjustable Distance interval of when Track point is laid down on the Chart page. TIME User adjustable Time interval of when Track point is laid down on the Chart page. 10.1 TRIP LOG 10.1.0 Using the Trip Log...
  • Page 74: User C-Card

    Marine at 800/424-2627. The User C-CARD is similar to a backup disk used with a PC, in case you have to clear the RAM to resolve an issue or load new software, or if you would like to transfer Waypoint, Track and Route information from one STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotter to another.
  • Page 75: Loading A File From The Optional User C-Card

    2. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight USER POINTS and press [ENT]. 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight USER C-CARD and press [ENT]. 4. A screen will appear. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left to highlight SAVE and press [ENT].
  • Page 76: Pages

    Figure 12 - Screen display pages example The pages can be selected in the following way: Selection by MENU This function is available on the CP180/CP180i and CP300/CP300i. 1. Press [MENU]. The following menu is shown on the screen: Figure 12a - Main Menu on CP180/CP180i Figure 12b - Main Menu on CP300/CP300i 2.
  • Page 77: Chart Page

    Selection by SOFT KEY O CP300/CP300i Press one of the Soft Keys under the display, then press the Soft Key to show the desired page. Figure 12c - Screen display pages selection by Soft Keys on CP300/CP300i 12.0 CHART PAGE The Chart page is the main page of the GPS Chart Plotter.
  • Page 78: For Cp300/Cp300I Focus Soft Key On Dual Chart Page

    3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up and down to highlight the desired item and press [ENT]. The red boarder is moved to the focused window. For CP180/CP180i 12.0.1 Change Focus on Dual Chart Page When Dual Chart is selected, you will notice one of the chart windows will have a red boarder around it.
  • Page 79: Single Chart Page

    12.0.2 Single Chart Page Figure 12.0.2 - Example of Single Chart Page 12.0.3 Window Selections The default is the Two Line Small window. The GPS Chart Plotter windows may be changed by the procedure below. Figure 12.0.3 - Data window layout 1.
  • Page 80: Customizing The Data Windows

    12.0.4 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: · MAX SPD = Max Speed · SOG = Speed Over Ground ·...
  • Page 81: Additional Functions On Chart Page

    Figure 12.0.4 - Customizing the Data Windows 12.0.5 Additional Functions on Chart Page When on the Chart page you will notice icons of Buoys, Towers, Lights, Wrecks, Tide Stations and Port Icons. If the cursor is moved over the top of these icons a popup window will be shown with information about the icon.
  • Page 82: Marine Settings

    only showing what typically would be shown by a separate dedicated RADAR display), Tides, Custom (default mode). To change to one of the pre-programmed settings 1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT]. 2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight CHART CONFIGURATIONS and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
  • Page 83: Depth Settings

    are shown), Off (Nav Aids & Light Sectors are not shown) or No Sector (Nav Aids are shown, Light Sectors are hidden). Attention Areas : Turns the Attention Areas (areas in which special attention by the mariner is required because of natural or man-made hazards sailing regulations and restrictions) On or Off. Tides &...
  • Page 84: Chart Settings

    Figure 12.0.10 - Example of Roads and Points Of Interest 12.0.11 Chart Settings Settings that control how the chart features will be shown on the Chart page of the GPS Chart Plotter. Lat/Lon Grid : Turns the Latitude and Longitude grid lines On or Off on the Chart page. See the figure below: Chart Boundaries : Turns the Chart Boundaries On, Off or Auto.
  • Page 85: Underwater Objects Settings

    Chart Lock (*) : Turns the chart function On/Off. When Chart Lock is On, the available zoom scales are only the ones containing cartographic data. Instead when Chart Lock is Off, it is possible to zoom down into zoom scales not covered by cartographic data after the last available zoom scale covered by cartographic data.
  • Page 86: Navigation Page

    4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight Custom and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up or down to select the desired item within the groups Marine Settings, Depth Settings, Land Settings, Chart Settings or Underwater Settings and press [ENT].
  • Page 87: Highway Page

    2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight GENERAL SETUP and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight WINDOW SETUP and press [ENT] and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right. 4.
  • Page 88: Gps Status Page

    Refer to the image above. The time (1) displayed corresponds to the location of the cross- hair cursor (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.
  • Page 89: Setup Menu

    Press [CLR] until the menu disappears or an easier method is to move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the menu disappears. 12.5.1 Setup Menu From this page it is possible to activate the GPS Setup menu following this procedure: 1.
  • Page 90: Nmea Data Page

    GSV, HDG, HDM, HDT, RMC, VHW, VTG, DPT, DBT, MTW, VWR, VWT, TLL, WPL, RTE. CHANGING the NMEA PAGE Windows 1. On the CP180/CP180i, press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight NMEA DISPLAY and press [ENT]. Figure 12.6a - NMEA Display menu on CP300/CP300i 2.
  • Page 91: Nmea Trend

    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 picture below. Figure 12.7a - NMEA Data page 4.
  • Page 92: Vhf Digital Selective Calling

    3. The position of a vessel that transmitted a DSC Position Request Call 12.9.0 Interfacing To take advantage of these functions the GPS Chart Plotter must be interfaced (wired) to a STANDARD HORIZON or compatible DSC VHF. Figure12.9.0 - Interfacing to VHF Radio For additional information refer to Par. 2.4 Connections.
  • Page 93: Distress Call

    12.9.1 Distress Call STANDARD HORIZON GPS chart plotters are able to display the location of a vessel in distress when interfaced to a compatible DSC VHF with NMEA 0183 output and the radio receives a DSC Distress Call. STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotter also log DSC Distress calls to review at a later date.
  • Page 94: Advanced Settings

    13.0 INPUT/OUTPUT (NMEA, AIS, RADAR) The CP180 has 2 NMEA inputs and 3 NMEA outputs, while the CP180i has 1 NMEA inputs and 2 NMEA outputs. The CP300 has 4 NMEA inputs and 5 NMEA outputs, while the CP300i has 3 NMEA inputs and 4 NMEA outputs.
  • Page 95: Loran Td

    will redraw: a. In Home mode the GPS Chart Plotter centers the location of the vessel in the center of the display. To keep the vessel in the center of the display the GPS Chart Plotter will occasionally redraw. b. If the vessel changes course greater than 330T or more than 30T the chart will be redrawn.
  • Page 96: Simulation

    Depth Alarm : Alerts when the received depth Value from the optional FF525 (or FF520) 50/200kHz BLACK BOX FISH FINDER or Depth Finder inputting NMEA data into the GPS Chart Plotter 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.
  • Page 97: Navigating A Route In Simulation Mode

    Speed : To start the simulator you can insert the Speed value. Date : To start the simulator you can insert the date. Time : To start the simulator you can insert the time. Cursor Control : Enables (On)/disables (Off) the cursor control. Moving the ShuttlePoint knob up or down will change the SOG and left or right will change the COG of the simulated vessel.
  • Page 98: Ais

    · Receive details from other vessels or navigation aids within VHF range. STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotters are able to display AIS target (for collision avoidance) on the Chart Page and AIS list pages when connected to a AIS receiver (GX2100 or GX2150 STANDARD HORIZON VHF/AIS transceiver) or transponders which output NMEA 0183 VDM sentence at 38400 or 4800 baud.
  • Page 99: Menu

    NOTE A target is removed from the screen if data is not received for 10 minutes. The maximum number of tracked Class A or B targets is 200. This information is updated every 3 seconds to 6 minutes depending on speed and rate of turn, enabling the track of the vessels in range to be plotted.
  • Page 100: List

    NOTE The selected AIS Target icon is surrounded by a square frame when user places the cursor over the icon. 14.4 LIST It is possible to show the AIS List page that show basic information of the Target ship with the ability to select a Target ship and locate it on the chart.
  • Page 101: C-Weather Service

    15. C-WEATHER SERVICE C-Weather is a free service available on the CP180/180i and CP300/300i. 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 INTERNET connection to be transferred by using the C-Map PC-Planner Windows Application.
  • Page 102: Copy From User C-Card

    ] (or [ENT] for CP180/CP180i) to activate the C-Weather Download: the whole data package (see the previous "Weather data package" table) are downloaded. ] (or [CLR] for CP180/CP180i) allows to interrupt the data download. At the end of the operation press [E ] (or [CLR] for CP180/CP180i) to close the window.
  • Page 103: Mobilarm

    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 CP180/CP180i, Par. 2.4.1 “Connection Table” for CP300/CP300i and MOBILARM Owner’s Manuals for connections.
  • Page 104: Software Setup

    (Personal Transponder) device. When a signal from the PTX is lost for more than one minute, the MOBILARM sends a NMEA message to the GPS Chart Plotter which will produce an alarm and a popup window will be shown on Standard Horizon GPS Chart Plotter. 16.2...
  • Page 105: Mobilarm Ptx

    no signal is being detected from the MOBILARM. Check wire connections from the GPS Chart Plotter to the MOBILARM. e. No valid GPS position : the communication with MOBILARM device is Ok, but the GPS position fix is not received from the GPS Chart Plotter.
  • Page 106: Placing Cursor On The Ptx Icon

    Figure 16.3.0b - Example of PTX warning window on CP180/CP180i 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.
  • Page 107: Delete Ptx

    PTX to navigate to and then: CP180/CP180i press [ENT], select GOTO using the ShuttlePoint knob and press [ENT]. Figure 16.4.1 - Example of Goto PTX on CP180/CP180i CP300/CP300i two Soft Keys under the display will be shown: a.
  • Page 108: The Mobilarm Alarm Status List

    CP180/CP180i press [ENT], select STOP GOTO using the ShuttlePoint knob and press [ENT]. Figure 16.4.1b - Example of Stop Goto PTX on CP180/CP180i CP300/CP300i press [S Figure 16.4.1c - Example of Stop Goto PTX on CP300/CP300i 16.4.2 The MOBILARM Alarm Status List The MOBILARM Alarm Status List shows the list of all PTX that the GPS Chart Plotter has received an alarm from.
  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    17. TROUBLESHOOTING The GPS Chart Plotter does not turn On. The voltage or the polarity may not be correct. Make sure that the correct voltage (10-35 volt dc) is present. Check also that the polarity is correct. The GPS Chart Plotter does not get a valid fix. The external WAAS GPS antenna may not be in a open sky position or the antenna cable may not be properly connected.
  • Page 110: Technical Tests

    18. TECHNICAL TESTS 18.0 SYSTEM TEST If you have connected your GPS Chart Plotter according to the instructions, and chosen the proper menu selection for your device, and are still having problems with your GPS Chart Plotter, the extended auto-test should help determine the problem. Make sure the GPS Chart Plotter is turned Off.
  • Page 111: Cartridges

    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. This function is only required by Standard Horizon. GPS Chart Plotters Page 113...
  • Page 112: Specifications

    REMOVABLE Grip 4.05" [103mm] GRAY parts are present only on CP180 MENU GOTO MARK ROUTE FIND REMOVABLE Mounting Bracket 3.9" [98.6mm] 1.5" 1.5" [37mm] [37mm] 7.1" [181mm] 0.2" [4.1mm] Figure 19.0 - CP180/CP180i Dimensions [inch/mm] Page 114 GPS Chart Plotters...
  • Page 113: Cp300/Cp300I Specifications

    19.1 CP300/CP300i SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption CP300i : 750mA max @12V CP300 : 750mA max @12V WITH XTERNAL CONNECTED CP300 : 700mA max @12V WITHOUT XTERNAL CONNECTED Power supply : 10-35 Volt DC Interface : Input/Output Interface NMEA-0183 Display : TFT Color LCD sunviewable technology (active area 7") Display Resolution...
  • Page 114: Optional Waas Gps Receiver Specifications

    19.2 OPTIONAL WAAS GPS RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS This optional WAAS GPS Receiver is based on a ultimate GPS engine that delivers accuracy better than three meters by decoding the GPS correction signals from the satellite-based WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System). The GPS engine, interface electronics and the passive antenna are enclosed inside the waterproof plastic housing.
  • Page 115: Appendix: Terms

    20. APPENDIX: TERMS ALT (Altitude) – Shows the Altitude of the GPS Antenna on the mean sea level. It i received from GPS, sentence GGA. APP Wind DIR SPD (Apparent Wind Direction) – Shows the Apparent Wind Direction when a external wind instrument with NMEA is connected. APP Wind SPD (Apparent Wind Speed) –...
  • Page 116 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.
  • Page 117: Analytical Index

    ANALYTICAL INDEX BRG ............82, 117 About page ..........39, 107 brightness ............. 112 Accessories ............ 11 Buoy ............83, 84 Accessory ............11 BWC ..........92, 114, 115 ACQUIRING ........... 90 Activation Range ......... 100, 101 Active Target ..........100 C-CARD ..........
  • Page 118 Course Up/North Up menu ......32 Digital Depth Sounder ........93 CP180 ............12, 96 DIM Menu ............. 112 CP180/CP180i ......10, 11, 13, 114 Dimensions ......... 114, 115, 116 CP180i ............. 12, 96 disable Demo mode ........26 CP300 ............12, 96 Display ..........
  • Page 119 FISH FINDER 50kHz ........36 Icons Size ............52 FISH FINDER 50kHz/CHART ......36 INFO ............... 28 Fishing Facility ..........71 information ..........48, 83 fix ..............111 Input Data Display ........113 Fix Status ............82 INPUT/OUTPUT ..........96 Flexi-Zoom ..........
  • Page 120 Marks/Waypoints List ........62 MEASURE DISTANCE ........37 Packing List ............ 11 Memory ........112, 114, 115 pages ............. 78 MENU ............. 27 Pair ..............34 Mixing Levels ........... 84, 87 PAL ..............25 MMSI ............100 PC-Planner ........... 103 MMSI number ..........
  • Page 121 Restart GPS ........... 91 Standard (Zoom Type) ........51 RESTORE DEFAULTS ........25 Standard Zoom ..........51 Reverse Route ..........71 start a new Track ..........74 RMA ............ 114, 115 start navigating ..........28 RMB ............ 114, 115 Start-Up page .......... 28, 29 RMC ........
  • Page 122 TWS ............... 82 TXT .............. 116 WAAS ......15, 82, 90, 116, 118 Type of Data ..........104 WAAS 2D/3D ........90, 118 WAAS GPS antenna ........15 WARNING ............4 Under-Zoom ........... 52 Warning alarm Icon ........55 Underwater Ob. Limit ........84 Warping Facility ..........
  • Page 123 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 new or reconditioned parts and subassemblies.

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