Simrad CP42 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Simrad Manuals
  4. GPS
  5. CP42
  6. User manual
Simrad CP42 User Manual

Simrad CP42 User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

M A N U A L
SIMRAD CP42/50/52
Chartplotter
183-0200-202 English
02244.30
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.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the CP42 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Simrad CP42

Summary of Contents for Simrad CP42

  • Page 1 M A N U A L SIMRAD CP42/50/52 Chartplotter 183-0200-202 English 02244.30 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.
  • 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 – hold for five seconds. [CLR] Press to confirm and reset the alarm if activated by mistake. [ENT] Pressing will provide all relevant data for an efficient rescue...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CP42/50/52 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 Dual speed display, 39 familiarization, 5 4.3 Speed, course & depth, 40 1.2 Safety summary, 6 4.4 Speed diagram, 41 4.5 Satellite status, 43...
  • Page 4 9.6 Display color, 104 International warranty, 145 9.7 Factory settings, 105 List of Simrad distributors 10. Installation and service 10.1 Installation of CP42, 107 10.2 Installation of CP50, 109 10.3 Installation of CP52, 111 10.4 Place of installation of display unit, 113 10.5 Installation of DS42/50/52, 113...

  • Page 5: Introduction And System Familiarization

    SDGPS, plus: detailed cartography; all in a unique slim-line design with a 10” ATFT (CP42), 14” TFT (CP50), or 15” TFT (CP52) large LCD display in color. The CP42/50/52 MKII chart system includes a built-in world chart for rough planning and overview.

  • Page 6: Safety Summary

    If the unit is not working properly, please check section 10.11 Troubleshooting. If your CPXX requires servicing or repair, call your authorized SIMRAD dealer. Power source, fuse and power cable Check that the DC power supplied to the unit is within the range of 10 to 32 volts.

  • Page 7: Fundamentals Of The Page And Window System

    CP42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.1 Fundamentals of the PAGE and WINdow system The CPXX 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.
  • Page 8 CP42/50/52 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 CP42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 What you do now will determine POSITION which WINdow the display you are about to select will appear in. _1_ Position [WIN] Press the key repeatedly to _2_ Dual speed scroll through the window system.

  • Page 10: Key Functions

    CP42/50/52 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 CP42/50/52 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...

  • Page 12: Menu Bar

    CP42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.3 Menu bar MENU Toggles the menu bar on/off 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...

  • Page 13: Menu Layout

    CP42/50/52 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_ Dual speed _2_ Routes _3_ C-MAP cartridges _3_ Speed, course & depth _3_ Route calculation...

  • Page 14: Choice Of Symbols

    CP42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 When selecting a sub-menu in the SETUP SETUP menu, the display will always appear in a pop- _1_ Speed alarm, units & language up window. Which means that it will not take _2_ NMEA interface...

  • Page 15: Naming Of Routes, Points, Etc

    CP42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 2.6 Naming of routes, points, etc. First select the key with the desired letter, then you can either repeat the keystrokes, which will toggle between e.g. A,B,C,1, or once you have selected one letter you can go back and forth in the alphabet by means of the +/- keys.

  • Page 16: Turn Power Off

    CP42/50/52 Fundamentals & initial start-up Chapter 2 Select display language: MENU Call up the menu bar, and… press to call up the language display Go to the bottom line in the display Select language Confirm entry 2.8 Turn power off Call up INFO window, and…...

  • Page 17: Chart Menu

    CP42/50/52 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 For safety reasons, navigation with electronic charts should always be combined with authorized paper charts.
  • Page 18 CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 Chart range indicator (5.1nm) can be set ON/OFF in “Chart setup”. 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 CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 Use the cursor key to move cursor in any direction on the screen – the chart will automatically adjust when cursor reaches the edge of the screen. Press to center the cursor on the chart.

  • Page 20: C-Map Cartridges

    CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.2 C-MAP cartridges On the front of the CPXX below the keypad are two small watertight drawers wherein you place the C-MAP cartridge(s) you wish to load. Do not attempt to insert or remove cartridges unless the CPXX is...
  • Page 21 CP42/50/52 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

    CP42/50/52 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.

  • Page 23: Or User Data

    CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 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 user data, press to call up an info window with the following to...

  • Page 24: Cursor Placed On Waypoint

    CP42/50/52 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...

  • Page 25: Cursor Placed On Route Leg

    CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.4 Cursor placed on route leg or line section With chart in active display and cursor placed on a route leg or line leg, press to call up an info window with the following to choose...

  • Page 26: Cursor Placed On Routepoint Or Linepoint

    CP42/50/52 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 linepoint, press to call up an info window with the following to [ENT]...

  • Page 27: Cursor Placed On Trackpoint

    CP42/50/52 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...

  • Page 28: Cursor Placed On Target

    CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 PAGE More user data if cursor is placed on a MOB track you can toggle between data on MOB symbol and data on MOB track. The symbol and track are edited separately.

  • Page 29: Goto Function

    CP42/50/52 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.

  • Page 30: Plot Function

    CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.3.9 PLOT function The CPXX 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.
  • Page 31 CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 From active chart display with cursor ON: Plot and save cursor position as a waypoint; insert a location name (cf.section 2.6), adjust the position by keying in new figures, change the symbol (cf.section 2.5).

  • Page 32: Chart Setup

    CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 3.4 Chart setup [ENT], [9], With chart 1 or chart 2 in active window, press to load the chart setup for the selected chart (1 or 2) Chart setup Land settings Simplified draw mode...
  • Page 33 CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 All user data in the chart system are listed under ‘Chart settings’ in the display example and are described below: NORMAL, COMPRESSED CHART OFF: Chart can be set to NORMAL - will automatically select the chart level appropriate for the selected range/scale.
  • Page 34 CP42/50/52 Chart menus and INFO windows Chapter 3 NORTH UP, HEAD UP NAV UP Orientation can be set to , and the mode can be RELATIVE TRUE motion. NORTH UP – The chart will always be presented as north up.

  • Page 35: Position Menu

    CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4. Position menu - see section 4.1. _1_ Position - see section 4.2. _2_ Dual speed - see section 4.3. _3_ Speed, course & depth - see section 4.4. _4_ Speed diagram - see section 4.5.
  • Page 36 CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 Speed indicates Speed over ground. Course, magnetic or true. Depth or Compass from external sensor, or actual antenna altitude. UTC or local time and date Time and date in UTC – Universal Time Coordinates – is equal to standard time in London (GMT).
  • Page 37 CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 Position setup From position display, press to load Position setup [ENT] Datum 000: World Geodetic System 1984 Log 1: 00001.1nm Log 2: 00001.1nm Display position as: LAT/LON Delta position: 0°00.000N 0°00.000E Start position: Lat 56°52N Lon 009°50E...
  • Page 38 CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 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: Dual Speed Display

    CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.2 Dual speed display (trawling speed display) The analogue differential speed indicator will show how much the present speed varies from the average speed. If the difference exceeds +/- 3 knots (or km/h or miles/h), an arrow will appear which will be pointing out of the scale.

  • Page 40: Speed, Course & Depth

    CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.3 Speed, course & depth MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load Speed, course & depth display Speed over ground This display is preset to show: *.*kn Speed over ground Course in knots. Magnetic course.

  • Page 41: Speed Diagram

    CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.4 Speed diagram MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load “Speed diagram” S 6.2 V 4.8 W 2.2 [kn] 22:03 22:08 SD:S *.*kn *° R *° WIND: *.*ms *°R S= Speed over ground. V= Velocity towards waypoint.
  • Page 42 CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 Speed diagram setup: Scale for speed, max: +005kn Scale for speed, min: -000kn Speed over ground (SOG): Velocity made good (V): Water speed (W): Time interval: 5 MIN. The scale for the speed diagram can be adjusted in this display.

  • Page 43: Satellite Status

    CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.5 Satellite status MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load satellite status display 0 ° 30 ° 60 ° Alarm: OFF GPS: D HDOP: 1.6 DOP limit: 8 >++++++++ ++ - - ++++ +++++ - ++ + +++-+++-<...
  • Page 44 CP42/50/52 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…...

  • Page 45: Dgps Setup

    CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.6 DGPS information 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.
  • Page 46 CP42/50/52 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.

  • Page 47: Sdgps Setup

    CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 4.7 SDGPS information The SDGPS – satellite differential GPS - is preset to full automatic operation, which means that the system will utilize the position corrections from either differential GPS stations (refer to section 4.6) or satellite differential GPS signals from WAAS, EGNOS or MSAS (refer to section 4.7.1).
  • Page 48 CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4 Uses corrections from - indicates which differential corrections (DGPS or SDGPS) are currently used for position determination. CHANNEL 1: sat.no. - indicates which satellite number and name is currently tracked/searched by channel 1, and what is the tracking state.

  • Page 49: Satellites In Sdgps System

    It is, however, not expected to become fully employed till sometime in 2003. In the meantime, the system will have limited usage but will be available to all users with e.g. Simrad XX42/50/52 MKII software, version 4.20 and up. Num-...
  • Page 50 CP42/50/52 Position menus Chapter 4...

  • Page 51: Waypoint / Route Menus

    CP42/50/52 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.

  • Page 52: Delete Waypoint Via Menu

    CP42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.1.1 Delete waypoints via menu MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load WP list Select waypoint you wish to delete [ENT] Press to open for editing Press [WIN] to delete waypoint Confirm entry and return to WP list Edit waypoints directly on the chart via info windows.
  • Page 53 CP42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 This display provides information on course line, XTE line, route legs, routepoints, etc. Call up the Edit route display – if you wish to make any changes. Routepoints Turning “Course line” OFF in the Route display will make the route invisible on the screen.
  • Page 54 CP42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 If the XTE distance is not the same in all legs, the value will be *.* instead of the 0.10nm. Navigation mode can be either Rhumbline or Great circle, or … if not set to the same in all legs in a route, the mode will be: COMPOSITE.

  • Page 55: Delete Route Via Menu

    CP42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.2.1 Delete route via menu MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load route list Select the route you wish to delete [ENT] Press to open for editing Press [WIN] to delete route Confirm Edit routes directly on the chart via info windows. Refer to section 3.3.4 and 3.3.5.
  • Page 56 CP42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 delete the routepoint by highlighting the RtePt number by means of the +/- keys and then press [CLR] to remove the point from the route. Display example: [ENT] Save the route with and go to the Edit display - or leave the function with [MENU] to abandon the route.

  • Page 57: Route Calculation

    CP42/50/52 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…...

  • Page 58: Lines Stored In The Memory

    CP42/50/52 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...

  • Page 59: Delete Lines Via Menu

    CP42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Call up the Edit line display - if you wish to make any changes. Turning Edit line: “Line” OFF Name: FISHING BORDER will make Line: the line drawing invisible on the screen. Put it back...

  • Page 60: Start / Stop Track

    5.5 Start / stop track The track function will provide a track trailing the movement of your ship. With a Simrad TL50 Turbo Loader + ARPA radar connected, you will also be able to track ARPA targets on the CPXX chart display - refer to the TL50 manual for further details.

  • Page 61: Tracks Stored In The Memory

    CP42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Update of the track can be performed by distance in nautical miles, or by time interval. Type of track line i.e. full, dotted, etc. has 9 different types to choose from in 15 different colors.

  • Page 62: Delete Tracks Via Menu

    CP42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Open for change “Display track” can be set ON/OFF, where OFF will make it invisible on the screen. Turn ON to put it back on the screen. Toggle between available values Confirm changes 5.6.1 Delete tracks via menu MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...

  • Page 63: Targets Stored In The Memory

    CP42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 5.7 Targets stored in the memory The CPXX 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 64: Delete Target Via Menu

    CP42/50/52 Waypoint/route menus Chapter 5 Key in new values, alphabetical or numerical Toggle between available values Confirm entry 5.7.1 Delete target via menu MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load target display Select the target you wish to delete...

  • Page 65: Nav Menu (Nav Inactive)

    CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.1 NAV menu – (NAV inactive) - see section 6.1.1. _1_ Highway - see section 6.5.2. _2_ Waypoint navigation - see section 6.5.3. _3_ Route navigation - see section 6.5.4. _4_ Track navigation - see section 6.3.

  • Page 66: Navigation Setup

    CP42/50/52 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...

  • Page 67: Nav Menu - (Nav Active)

    CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 RHUMBLINE Navigation mode – 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 68: Highway Display

    CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.2.1 Highway display Direct access to Highway display [MENU],[4],[1] - or gain access via With navigation mode active, the highway display will provide a graphical steering display: C: Course over ground C359 ° ° ° °...

  • Page 69: Turn Nav Off

    CP42/50/52 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 highway display (graphical steering display).

  • Page 70: Eta & Avn

    CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.2.6 NAV mode – ETA & AVN Navigation mode must be active to call up the ETA & AVN display. MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load the ETA & AVN display...

  • Page 71: Trim & Highway Display

    CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 Go to ETA mode, and… AUTO Select or MANUAL Go to AVN, and… Insert time and date Confirm entry 6.2.7 NAV mode – Trim & highway display The readings rely on data from external log and compass, and navigation mode must be active.

  • Page 72: Set & Drift

    CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.2.8 Set & drift 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.

  • Page 73: Anchor Guard

    CP42/50/52 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.

  • Page 74: Mob Navigation

    CP42/50/52 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 CPXX 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 75: Chart/Cursor Navigation

    CP42/50/52 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...

  • Page 76: Waypoint Navigation

    CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 6.5.2 Waypoint navigation There are two ways of activating Waypoint navigation: From the chart or from the menu. From the chart: CHART Shortcut to chart 1 display Press the cursor key to activate the cursor, then move the chart cursor...

  • Page 77: Route Navigation

    CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 screen e.g. ½ window for the chart display, ¼ window for the navigation display, and ¼ window for the Trim & highway display, maybe. The choice is yours. Refer to section 2.1 Fundamentals of the PAGE and WINdow system.
  • Page 78 CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 suggested). This will activate the pop-up window “Navigate in route” - now follow the procedure from the a few lines further ahead. From the menu: MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...

  • Page 79: Track Navigation

    CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 MENU [MENU] [4], Pressing from an active data display during navigation will give access to the following displays / feature: 1. Highway 2. Turn NAV off 3. WP advance (to next waypoint in route) 4.
  • Page 80 CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 suggested). This will activate the pop-up window “Navigate in track” - now follow the procedure from the a few lines further ahead. From the menu: MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...
  • Page 81 CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6 screen e.g. ½ window for the chart display, ¼ window for the navigation display, and ¼ window for the Trim & highway display or ETA & AVN display, maybe. The choice is yours. Refer to section 2.1 Fundamentals of the PAGE and WINdow system.
  • Page 82 CP42/50/52 NAV menus & navigation examples Chapter 6...

  • Page 83: Echo Menu

    CP42/50/52 ECHO menu 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 & temperature diagram MENU Call up the menu bar, and…...
  • Page 84 CP42/50/52 ECHO menu 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...

  • Page 85: Miscellaneous Menu

    CP42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8 8. Miscellaneous menu MISC _1_ Wind - section 8.1 _2_ MOB position - section 8.2 _3_ DSC alarm - section 8.3 _4_ Data transfer - section 8.4 8.1 Wind display The CPXX is ready to present wind data from connected instruments.
  • Page 86 CP42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8 Load “Setup for Wind” display The settings Setup for Wind: available for each Damping level: MEDIUM function are Relative wind scale: NORMAL described on Wind angle offset: 000° the next page. Show wind speed as:...

  • Page 87: Mob Position

    (feature prepared for future DSC VHF) To receive a DSC Alarm and Message from VHF will require that the CPXX is connected to a compatible Simrad Shipmate VHF radiotelephone. The message from the VHF will appear in a pop-up window together with an acoustic alarm.

  • Page 88: Data Transfer Via Datacard Or Disc

    How to perform data transfers via TL50 Turbo Loader (inclusive data from Shipmate RS2500 Trackplotter) is described in the TL50 manual. Use the Simrad DataCard or TL50 Turbo Loader to make backup files of all the user data you have created plus the current setups in the internal memory of the unit.
  • Page 89 CP42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8 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 90: Data Transfer Via Pc Interface

    CP42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8 MENU Press [MENU] to Exit, and reboot* * When the system makes a ‘reboot’ (only if loading “Setup”) the screen will turn black for a brief moment, then the system will re-start and automatically return to the active display which was on the screen before you made the transfer.
  • Page 91 _MENU_ Exit Transmit WPs Press [1] to start transmission of all waypoints stored in the CP42/50/52 WP list to PC When the transmission is completed you will receive a new info window informing of how many waypoints were transferred. MENU...
  • Page 92 CP42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8 Transmit routes Press [3] to start transmission of all routes stored in the CP42/50/52 route list to PC When the transmission is completed you will receive a new info window informing of how many routes were transferred.
  • Page 93 If it takes too long and you need the CP42/50/52 in a hurry, then press the [MENU] key to Stop saving any more data – what has been saved until this point will stay in the memory, the rest will be lost.
  • Page 94 CP42/50/52 Miscellaneous menu Chapter 8...

  • Page 95: Setup Menu

    CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 9. Setup menu SETUP _1_ Speed alarm, units & language - section 9.1 _2_ NMEA interface - section 9.2 _3_ Alarm/log output - section 9.3 _4_ Decca lanes - section 9.4 _5_ Loran C - section 9.5 _6_ Display color - section 9.6...
  • Page 96 CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 Confirm entry, or… MENU exit function without making any changes LOG speed sensor – set to ON, the dual speed display will show water speed from external log sensor (via ECHO1 port). set to OFF and NMEA sentence VHW set to ON, the readout will show water speed from external water speed instrument (via NMEA port 1 or 2).

  • Page 97: Interface Setup, Nmea

    CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 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 – as standard the CPXX is supplied with the following...
  • Page 98 CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 Go to any sentence you want to change Toggle between values, and between ON and OFF [ENT] Confirm entry, and accept warning (press again), or… MENU exit function without making any changes Interface setup: INPUT Port: NMEA1 –...
  • Page 99 CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 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 & ground speed:...
  • Page 100 CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 Routes. Water temperature. Water speed and heading. Output must be set to NMEA0183 to receive input. GGA is invalid when operating on external position. Description of NMEA0183 instrument input Waypoint data. (will only be updated every 5 seconds) Target data.

  • Page 101: Interface Setup, Alarm/Log

    CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 9.3 Interface setup, alarm/log MENU Call up the menu bar, and… 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:...

  • Page 102: Decca Lanes

    CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 9.4 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...

  • Page 103: Loran C

    CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 9.5 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...

  • Page 104: Display Color

    CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 9.6 Display color MENU Call up the menu bar, and… load the Palette setup There is a Palette setup: total of nine Name: palettes, Text: numbered Background: Data cursor: from 1 to 9. Frame/fill in pop-up window:...

  • Page 105: Factory Settings

    CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 Rename display – max. 31 characters, - refer to “Naming of routes, points, etc.” in section 2.6. Toggle between available color settings Confirm new setup 9.7 Factory settings It will be possible to erase a single category of objects entered into the unit by the user –...
  • Page 106 CP42/50/52 SETUP menus Chapter 9 DELETE MEMORY: Delete all WAYPOINTS Delete all ROUTES Delete all LINES Delete all TRACKS Delete all TARGETS Used memory: Factory presets: Return to NMEA presets Return to CHART presets Return to all factory presets Show test display...

  • Page 107: Installation Of Cp42

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 10.1 Installation of CP42 DGPS Chartplotter The CP42 can be flat or bracket mounted – overhead, bulkhead or console. 1 1 (0 .4 ) 5 2 (2 .1 ) 3 1 2 (1 2 .3 ) 3 5 4 (1 3 .9 )

  • Page 108: Flush Mounting

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 Flush mounting: Removable corner. See template for instructions! 3 3 7 (1 3 .3 ) 3 4 7 (1 3 .7 ) 3 5 3 (1 3 .9 ) 3 6 5 (1 4 .4 )

  • Page 109: Installation Of Cp50

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 10.2 Installation of CP50 DGPS Chartplotter The CP50 can be flat or bracket mounted – overhead*, bulkhead* or console. 7 4 (2 .9 ) 1 1 6 (4 .6 ) 3 7 6 (1 4.8 ) 4 1 9 (1 6.5 )
  • Page 110 CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 Flush mounted CP50: Removable corners, example: See template for instructions: 41 3 (1 6.3 ) 42 3 (1 6.7 ) 43 3 (1 7.0 ) 44 5 (1 7.5 )

  • Page 111: Installation Of Cp52

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 10.3 Installation of CP52 DGPS Chartplotter The CP52 can be flat or bracket mounted – overhead*, bulkhead* or console. 88.8 (3.5) 131.6 (5.2) 391.6 (15.4) 433.9 (17) 460 (18.1) Console mounting * Overhead and bulkhead mounting is only possible if using a distance piece.
  • Page 112 CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 Flush mounted CP52: Removable corners, example: See template for instructions: 42 7 .9 (1 6 .8 ) 43 7 .9 (1 7 .2 ) 44 8 (1 7.6 ) 46 0 (1 8.1 )

  • Page 113: Place Of Installation Of Display Unit

    The units with the same model numbers are identical in size e.g. DS42 and CP42, so the same installation guides can be used when performing the installation. When choosing a dual station, the unit does not have to match the main unit in size, as all the mentioned units are compatible.

  • Page 114: Operation Of Ds42/50/52

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 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 10.5.1 Operation of DS40/42/50/52 Dual Station The main unit and the dual station operate in parallel.

  • Page 115: Installation Of Antenna

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 10.6 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 116: Electrical Connections

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 10.7 Electrical connections (connectors, seen from solder side) The PWR receptacle will accommodate either 3 or 4 (2) pin connectors, depending on model and version. PWR (male mini-con-x) ECHO2 ECHO1 (male mini-con-x) (male mini-con-x)

  • Page 117: Power Supply Connections

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 10.7.1 Power supply connections The internal voltage regulator will allow the CPXX to operate normally over the power supply voltage range from 10 to 32 Vdc. Connection between the CPXX and the external power supply is accomplished by means of the supplied power cable, which is approximately 1.5 meters long.

  • Page 118: Optional Connections

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 10.8 Optional connections General e.g. Autopilot or performance instruments CPXX NMEA Pin 6 White TX A (DATA OUT Pin 7 Brown TX B (RETURN) Pin 8 Yellow RX A (DATA IN) Pin 9 Green...

  • Page 119: Preventive Maintenance

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 Overview of optional connections: •Dual station DS40/42/50/52 •Performance instruments •Differential Beacon Receiver •Water speed and temperature sensor •Autopilot •Radar •Yeoman digitizer •Other equipment via NMEA 0183, 0182, 0180 •NMEA Buffer RS5345 10.9 Preventive maintenance Surface cleaning –...

  • Page 120: Repair And Service

    SIMRAD dealer, but first check section 10.11 Troubleshooting. Spare parts – fuses may be bought from a chandler or a marine supply store. Use only fuses specified for this unit – see 10.12 Specifications. If you require a SIMRAD part, please contact your authorized dealer.

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 10.11 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 122: Specifications

    CP42: 3.7 kg (7.4 lbs.), CP50/52: 5.3 kg (10.6 lbs.). Display: TFT/ATFT color, power backlight, 640x480 pixels, CP42 = 10.4 in., CP50 = 13.8 in., CP52 = 15 in. Presentation: 4 pages (screen layers) each with several screen combinations. Manual operation or automatic rotation of the 4 pages.
  • Page 123 CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10 Chartplotter section Chart system: C-MAP NT+ Presentation: Two charts in different scales on screen simultaneously. Options C-MAP NT+ electronic charts TL50 Turbo Loader Simrad DataCards 6-channel NMEA Buffer RS5345 DS40/42 Dual station, 10” TFT/ATFT LCD color screen.
  • Page 124 CP42/50/52 Installation and service Chapter 10...

  • Page 125: Appendix A Glossary Of Terms

    CP42/50/52 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 126 CP42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A means that there will be no World chart presented and no C-MAP charts presented – only user-made data such as waypoints, routes, lines and tracks, etc. Heading – the direction of which the vessel is pointing.
  • Page 127 CP42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A Navigation to cursor or waypoint, in route or in track is started as described in chapter 6. The navigation simulator is started via the NMEA interface setup: Press [MENU],[7],[2]; go to ‘OFF’ next to ‘External position, course, speed:’...
  • Page 128 CP42/50/52 Glossary of terms Appendix A Velocity (VMG) – speed towards approaching waypoint. Waypoint advance – will automatically shift to the next waypoint in the route and provide new steering details (Route navigation). Waypoint name – a name can be added to each waypoint for easy identification.

  • Page 129: Appendix B List Of Datums

    CP42/50/52 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 130 CP42/50/52 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)

  • Page 131: Appendix C C-Map Attributes

    CP42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C The optional detailed C-MAP NT+ cards can provide numerous of functions which are accessible via symbols presented on the electronic chart. Place the cursor on a C-MAP object e.g. a buoy or light to call up a small data window with details on the object.
  • Page 132 CP42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Even though it says “No attributes” for an object, you may try to press [ENT] to see if there is additional information available for the object. Use the cursor to move up/down in the list of objects in the left column - details on the object will appear in the right column.
  • Page 133 CP42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C The facility information will stay on the screen for about 10 seconds. Tide information Press [ENT] from the chart display to call up the Info window Press [3] to call up the C-MAP symbols with available facilities...
  • Page 134 CP42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Press [ENT] to go to the tide symbol on the location With the cursor placed on the tide symbol, press [ENT] to call up the Info window Press [2] to access Chart info MENU Exit function Example of Tide height information: If you wish to see the low and high tides for a different date –...
  • Page 135 CP42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Caution - the tide information system is quite accurate. However, the predictions are 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 136 CP42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Underwater objects: Nature of seabed: Rocks Seabed area Wreck area Rocky area Obstruction Coral reef Submarine cable Weed / kelp Submarine pipeline Sand waves Cable area, submarine Spring in seabed pipeline area NAVAL AIDS SETTINGS...
  • Page 137 CP42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C Caution areas: Tracks, routes: Buoys: Fishing facility Deep water route part Cardinal Marine farm/culture Deep water route centrel. Installation Cable, submarine Fairway Isolated danger Cable area Ferry route Lateral Offshore production area Navigation line Safe water...
  • Page 138 CP42/50/52 C-MAP attributes Appendix C...

  • Page 139: Index

    CP42/50/52 DGPS Chartplotter Index Active display C-MAP - continued, Active window 7,125 - insertion/removal Agents end of manual - port information 131,132 Alarms, - tide information - anchor - reset Combination displays - speed Contrast and light settings - WP-circle...
  • Page 140 CP42/50/52 DGPS Chartplotter Index GOTO function Magnetic course GPS receiver type Maintenance Master reset HDOP limit Measurement units 95,126 Memory Info windows Menu bar - bearing & dist. from A to B - inactive functions - chart info Menu layout...
  • Page 141 CP42/50/52 DGPS Chartplotter Index NAV modes - continued, Safety summary - track 29,79 Satellite status - waypoint 29,76 SDGPS information Nightlight Set & drift NMEA 97,127 Setup menu - return to presets Ship symbol - color PAGE system Software version...
  • Page 142 CP42/50/52 DGPS Chartplotter Index Tracks - continued, - stored in the memory - trackpoints - with TL50 Turbo Loader Trim & highway display Troubleshooting True course UTC time Warranty Waypoints, - auto waypoint shift in route - delete all waypoints...

  • Page 143: Ce Declaration

    Directive 1999/5/EC: SIMRAD CP42, CP42 SV, CP50, CP52 Chartplotters with GPS receiver Conformity assessment under Annex II of 1999/5/EC (internal production control) has been undertaken by Simrad Støvring AS...

  • Page 145: 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 incl. sensitive elements •Sonars •Echosounders •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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Cp50Cp52

Table of Contents