Koden KGP-915 User manual

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KGP-915 Operation Manual
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Important Notice
For copy and transcription of this Operation Manual (hereinafter referred to as this
manual), permission from Koden is needed. Koden prohibits the un-authorized copy and
transcription of this manual.
If this manual is lost or damaged, consult a dealer of Koden or Koden.
The specification of the products and the contents in this manual are subject to change
without notice.
The contents displayed on the menu of product may be different from the expression of
this manual. The fonts and shapes of the keys and menus in the illustration may differ
from the actual ones, and some parts may be omitted.
Koden is not liable for damages and troubles arisen from misunderstanding of the
contents in this manual.
Koden is not liable for any damages caused by earthquake, lightning, wind and flood
damage and fire for which Koden is not responsible, and actions by third parties, other
accidents, customer’s unintended error/abuse and the use under other abnormal
conditions.
Koden is not liable for damages of accompaniment (change/loss of memorized content,
loss of business profit, stop of business) arisen from use or failure of our products.
If the stored data are changed or lost, irrespective of causes of troubles and damages,
Koden is not liable for them.
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software and connected equipment in which Koden is not engaged.

KGP-915 For Your Safe Operation
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For Your Safe Operation
Symbol used in this Operation Manual
The following pictograms are used in this manual. The meaning of each symbols shall be well
understood and the maintenance and inspection shall be carried out.
Symbol Meaning
Mark for warning
This mark denotes that there is a risk of death or serious injury when
dealt with incorrectly.
Mark for danger of high voltage
This mark denotes that there is a risk of death or serious injury due to
electric shock when dealt with incorrectly.
Mark for caution
This mark denotes that there is a risk of slight injury or damages of
devices when dealt with incorrectly.
Mark for prohibition
This mark denotes prohibition of specified conducts. Description of the
prohibition is displayed near the mark.
Precautions on equipment
Be careful of high voltage inside
High voltage, which may risk you life, is used. This high voltage may
remain in the circuit even after the power is switched off. To prevent
contact with the high voltage circuits accidentally, a protective cover or
the label with this mark is provided on the high voltage circuit. When the
inside is to be checked, ensure to switch off the power and to discharge
the residual voltage for safety. An engineer authorized by Koden shall
carry out the inspection and maintenance works.
Power off in the boat
An accidental power-on during works may result in worker’s
electrification. To prevent such accident in advance, ensure that power
in the boat and on the equipment are switched off. Furthermore, it is
safer to hang a caution tag saying “Under work” near the power switch
of equipment.
Be careful of dust
Inhaled dust may cause respiratory affection. At the time of cleaning the
inside of equipment, be careful not to inhale dust. Wearing a safety
mask is recommended.
Caution on location of installment
The equipment shall not be installed at locations which are excessively
damp and suffers from water drops. Otherwise, dew condensation may
occur inside the display screen, and corrosion may occur inside the unit
box.
Warning
Warning
Caution
Warning
Caution

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Measures against static electricity
Static electricity may be generated from the carpet on the floor in the
cabin or clothes made of synthetic fiber, and it may destroy the
electronic components on circuit boards. The circuit boards shall be
handled with appropriate measures against static electricity.
Precautions on handling
No disassembly or modification of this equipment is allowed. It may lead
to failure, firing, smoking or electric shock. In case of failure, please
contact Koden’s dealers or Koden.
In case of smoking or firing, switch off the power in the boat and of this
equipment. It may lead to firing, electric shock or damages.
Be careful of residual high voltage
High voltage may remain in capacitors for several minutes after
switching off the power. Before inspection of the inside, please wait at
least 5 minutes after switching off or discharge the residual electricity in
an appropriate manner. Then, start the work.
The information displayed on this equipment is not intended to use for
your navigation. For your navigation, be sure to see the specified
materials.
Caution
Warning
Warning
Caution

KGP-915 Contents
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Contents
Document Revision History..................................................................................................................i
Important Notice ..................................................................................................................................ii
For Your Safe Operation .................................................................................................................... iii
Contents ..............................................................................................................................................v
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................x
System Configuration.........................................................................................................................xi
System Configuration (with Junction box)......................................................................................... xii
Configuration of Equipment.............................................................................................................. xiv
Chapter 1 Basic Operation ................................................................................1-1
1.1 The name and function of each part ......................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Control panel................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Power On/Off ............................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.3 Adjusting brightness of display and panel key.......................................................................... 1-2
1.4 Selecting the screen ................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.4.1 Display Modes............................................................................................................ 1-3
1.4.2 Nav data display1 (NAV1) screen : Nav data1 mode .................................................. 1-3
1.4.3 Nav data display2 (NAV2) screen : Nav data2 mode .................................................. 1-4
1.4.4 Nav data display3(NAV3) screen : Nav data3 mode ................................................... 1-4
1.4.5 Navigation Graph display (NAV4) screen : Navigation Graph mode........................... 1-4
1.4.6 Highway display (NAV5) screen : Highway mode........................................................ 1-5
1.4.7 Plotter display (NAV6) screen : Plotter mode .............................................................. 1-5
1.5 Storing present position (EVENT)............................................................................................. 1-6
1.5.1 AUTO ........................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5.2 MANUAL ...................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5.3 Changing the setup contents ....................................................................................... 1-7
1.6 Using POB (People over-board) ............................................................................................... 1-8
1.7 Recalling Event and POB position............................................................................................ 1-8
1.8 Copying Event and POB position ............................................................................................. 1-9
1.8.1 Erasing Event and POB position ................................................................................. 1-9
Chapter 2 Various Navigation ............................................................................2-1
2.1 Storing waypoints (LAT/LONG) data......................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Storing a new waypoint or updating an existing a waypoint ........................................ 2-1
2.1.2 Copying a position ....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 Erasing a single waypoint ............................................................................................ 2-3
2.2 Setup of waypoint navigation .................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Setting waypoint navigation ......................................................................................... 2-4

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2.2.2 Quick waypoint setup ...................................................................................................2-4
2.2.3 Canceling waypoint navigation .................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 NAV2 screen during waypoint navigation .................................................................... 2-6
2.2.5 NAV3 screen during waypoint navigation .................................................................... 2-6
2.2.6 NAV4 screen during waypoint navigation .................................................................... 2-7
2.2.7 NAV5 screen during waypoint navigation .................................................................... 2-7
2.2.8 NAV6 screen during waypoint navigation .................................................................... 2-8
2.3 Cross track error and course deviation angle ........................................................................... 2-9
2.3.1 Navigation graph of NAV4 screen ................................................................................ 2-9
2.3.2 Highway display (NAV5) screen................................................................................. 2-10
2.4 Storing and erasing routes ...................................................................................................... 2-12
2.4.1 Storing your route....................................................................................................... 2-12
2.4.2 Automatic switching of waypoints .............................................................................. 2-13
2.4.3 Copying a single route ............................................................................................... 2-13
2.4.4 Erasing point data ...................................................................................................... 2-14
2.4.5 Erasing a single route ................................................................................................2-14
2.5 Route setup ............................................................................................................................. 2-15
2.5.1 Selecting route navigation.......................................................................................... 2-15
2.5.2 Checking a route point position.................................................................................. 2-16
2.5.3 Canceling route navigation......................................................................................... 2-17
2.5.4 Switching between distance and time to go...............................................................2-17
2.6 Setting an anchor position....................................................................................................... 2-19
2.6.1 Storing an anchor position.......................................................................................... 2-19
2.6.2 Canceling anchor position.......................................................................................... 2-20
2.7 Track display ........................................................................................................................... 2-21
2.7.1 Display a cross cursor on NAV6 screen..................................................................... 2-21
2.7.2 Screen scrolling.......................................................................................................... 2-22
2.7.3 Scaling the PLOT screen ........................................................................................... 2-22
2.7.4 Changing the setup contents ..................................................................................... 2-22
Chapter 3 Alarms .............................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Kinds of alarms.......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 GNSS Fix ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Anchor watch alarm (ANCH)........................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.3 Proximity alarm (PROX)............................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4 Cross track error alarm (XTE) ...................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.5 Course deviation angle alarm (CDI)............................................................................. 3-3
3.2 Alarm explanation...................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.3 Setting and canceling................................................................................................................ 3-3

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Chapter 4 Setup Procedure ...............................................................................4-1
4.1 Menu options............................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Menu 3: GNSS.......................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.1 Monitoring GNSS satellite signal reception ................................................................. 4-4
4.2.2 Selecting a GNSS mode.............................................................................................. 4-4
4.2.3 Selecting a geodetic datum ......................................................................................... 4-5
4.2.4 Setting the mask level of carrier-to-noise ratio ............................................................ 4-5
4.2.5 Masking satellite elevation angle ................................................................................. 4-6
4.3 Menu 4: Differential GNSS(DGNSS) ........................................................................................ 4-7
4.3.1 Displaying DGNSS....................................................................................................... 4-7
4.3.2 Selecting a style of DGNSS......................................................................................... 4-7
4.3.3 Setting a DGNSS timeout ............................................................................................ 4-8
4.3.4 Selecting a SBAS station............................................................................................. 4-8
4.3.5 Selecting a beacon station (Beacon DGNSS only) ..................................................... 4-9
4.3.6 Setting receiving frequency and bit rate of a beacon station....................................... 4-9
4.3.7 Selecting the DGNSS input signal baud rate............................................................. 4-10
4.3.8 Beacon monitor...........................................................................................................4-11
4.4 Menu 5: Compensation........................................................................................................... 4-12
4.4.1 Correcting your position............................................................................................. 4-12
4.4.2 Disable position correction......................................................................................... 4-13
4.4.3 Compensating the LOP.............................................................................................. 4-13
4.4.4 Compensating the compass ...................................................................................... 4-15
4.4.5 Displaying local time .................................................................................................. 4-16
4.5 Menu 7: Calculation ................................................................................................................ 4-17
4.5.1 Calculating the distance and bearing between two points......................................... 4-17
4.5.2 Calculating LOPs based on LAT/LONG data............................................................. 4-17
4.5.3 Calculating navigation plan........................................................................................ 4-20
4.6 Menu 8: Initial setup................................................................................................................ 4-23
4.6.1Setting average constants(measuring position, speed and course) ............................. 4-23
4.6.2Changing the distance or speed unit............................................................................. 4-23
4.6.3Changing sail mode....................................................................................................... 4-24
4.6.4Displaying position data in LAT/LONG mode ................................................................ 4-24
4.6.5Changing the latitude and longitudinal display digits .................................................... 4-25
4.6.6Selecting GNSS source................................................................................................. 4-25
4.6.7Selecting a Language.................................................................................................... 4-26
4.6.8Specifying the chain and secondary stations for Loran C, Loran A or Decca ............... 4-26
4.7 Menu 9: Interface .................................................................................................................... 4-28
4.7.1 Selecting a DATA port to setting. ............................................................................... 4-28
4.7.2 Selecting an output data format of DATA1 and DATA2 port ...................................... 4-28

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4.7.3 Setting the Baud rate .................................................................................................4-29
4.7.4 Setting the output Talker ID........................................................................................ 4-30
4.7.5 Selecting an output sentence..................................................................................... 4-30
Chapter 5 How to use LOPs ............................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Initial setup for LOPs display..................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Selecting LOP (Loran C, Loran A or DECCA).............................................................. 5-1
5.2 Storing waypoints (LOPs data).................................................................................................. 5-4
5.2.1 Storing a new position or updating an existing one ..................................................... 5-4
5.3 Compensating the LOP............................................................................................................. 5-5
5.4 Calculating LOPs based on LAT/LONG data ............................................................................ 5-5
Chapter 6 Data backup and initialization........................................................... 6-1
6.1 Data backup .............................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.1.1 Displaying the “Data backup” menu............................................................................. 6-1
6.1.2 Insert USB memory...................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.3 Read out of data........................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.4 Writing of data .............................................................................................................. 6-2
6.2 Initialization................................................................................................................................ 6-4
6.2.1 Displaying the “Initial menu”......................................................................................... 6-4
6.2.2 Initialize ........................................................................................................................ 6-4
6.2.3 WPT./Route clear ......................................................................................................... 6-5
6.2.4 Changing a storing method for present position (Event) ............................................. 6-5
6.2.5 Selecting an initial value (North, South, East, West) of latitude/longitude................... 6-6
6.2.6 Frequency adjustment of the buzzer............................................................................ 6-6
Chapter 7 Installation ........................................................................................ 7-1
7.1 Installation consideration........................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Unpacking of the goods............................................................................................................. 7-1
7.2.1 Inspection of the goods ................................................................................................ 7-1
7.3 Siting the units........................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.4 Display unit installation.............................................................................................................. 7-2
7.4.1 Table mounting............................................................................................................. 7-2
7.4.2 Flush mounting............................................................................................................. 7-3
7.5 Antenna unit installation ............................................................................................................ 7-5
7.5.1 Selecting the best site of GNSS / Beacon antenna ..................................................... 7-5
7.5.2 Fixing the GNSS antenna unit ..................................................................................... 7-6
7.5.3 Extension of an antenna cable..................................................................................... 7-7
7.6 Cable connections to KGP-915................................................................................................. 7-8
7.6.1 Single connection......................................................................................................... 7-8

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7.6.2 Multi connections ......................................................................................................... 7-9
7.7 Connector pin outs.................................................................................................................. 7-10
7.8 Inspection after installation ..................................................................................................... 7-10
Chapter 8 Specifications ....................................................................................8-1
8.1 Specification.............................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.1.1 Main function................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1.2 Power requirements..................................................................................................... 8-2
8.1.3 Compass safe distance................................................................................................ 8-2
8.1.4 Environmental conditions............................................................................................. 8-2
8.2 External dimensions and weight ............................................................................................... 8-3
8.2.1 External dimensions and weight of the display unit: KGP-915.MU ............................. 8-3
8.2.2 External dimensions and weight of the antenna unit: GA-09....................................... 8-3
Chapter 9 Annex................................................................................................9-1
9.1 Menu configuration ................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Local Geodetic Systems ........................................................................................................... 9-3

Introduction KGP-915
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Introduction
KGP-915 is a GNSS navigator for GPS/GLONASS system.
GPS is a navigation system using 24 satellites (21 plus 3 in service) orbiting 20,183 km high from the
earth every 11 hours 58 minutes. And GLONASS is orbiting 19,100 km high from the earth 11 hours 15
minutes.
The main features of this unit are as follows:
KGP-915 consists of two main components, Display and Antenna.
Display unit has processor, receiver and LCD display built-in.
KGP-915 has high-resolution color LCD of high brightness type.
KGP-915 can support DGPS by connecting an external beacon receiver.
Also support DGPS by SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation System).
KGP-915 can storage 10,000 waypoints, 100 routes, and 3,000 track points.
KGP-915 has two data port of NMEA 0183.

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System Configuration
Connection diagram
10.8 to 31.2VDC
GPS antenna GA-09
DATA 2 Connector
CW-373-5M
CW-376-5M
Marine radar
Chart Plotter
Echo sounder
Auto pilot
DATA 1 Connector
CW-373-5M
CW-376-5M
CW-276-2M
Owner supply
Option
Standard configuration
Legend
Dis
p
la
y
unit KGP-915
With mounting bracket and cover
KBG-3
Software virsion:
KM-E34G and after
is required.
POWER Connector DATA 2 Connector
Marine radar
Chart Plotter
Echo sounder
Auto pilot
Black -
Red +

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System Configuration (with Junction box)
Connection diagram
GPS antenna GA-09
CW-276-2M
Owner supply
Option
Standard configuration
Legend
Dis
p
la
y
unit KGP-915
With mounting bracket and cover
KBG-3
Software virsion:
KM-E34G and after
is required.
POWER Connector
DATA 2 Connector
DATA 2 Connector
CW-373-5M
CW-376-5M
Marine radar
Chart Plotter
Echo sounder
Auto pilot
10.8 to 31.2VDC
Black -
Red +
Marine radar
Chart Plotter
Echo sounder
Auto pilot
DATA 3 Connector
CW-376-5M
Marine radar
Chart Plotter
Echo sounder
Auto pilot
DATA 4 Connector
CW-376-5M
Marine radar
Chart Plotter
Echo sounder
Auto pilot
DATA 1 Connector
CW-376-5M
CW-376-5M
Junction Box

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Configuration of Equipment
Standard Equipment Configuration List
No Item Type name Remarks Weight/Length Q’ty
01 Display unit
KGP-915.MU
With mounting bracket and front cover
0.74 kg
1
02
Antenna unit
GA-09[10M]
Connected to GA-09, other end BNC
connector
0.68kg
10m
103 GA-09[15M] 0.89kg
15m
04 GA-09[0.5M]
Connected to GA-09, other end N-P
connector
0.29kg
0.5m
05 DC power cable CW-276-2M
With 5-pin connector, other end
plain 2.0m
1
06 Truss tapping screw TPT5X20U For mounting bracket
4
07 Operation manual KGP-915.OM.E English 1
Option List
No Item Type name Remarks Weight/
Length
01 Antenna holder RAH-29 Ratchet mount 0.68kg
02 Connecting cable CW-373-5M 6 pin water resistant connectors both
ends 5m
03 CW-376-5M
6 pin water resistant connector and
other end plain 5m
04 Junction box JB-35 1 input, 3 outputs with CW-376-5M --
05 Hose band 738-1015 2pcs for antenna fixture --
06 Power rectifier PS-010 With 5A fuses 2pcs 3.5kg
07 AC power cable VV-2D8-3M For PS-010, both ends plain 3 m
08 Connector BD-06BFFA-LL6001 6 pin water resistant connector for TD, CVS --
09 Antenna cable extension kit CW-839-30M KIT 5DFB cable with N-J connector and
other end plain, N-J connector, and
CW-826-0.5M 30m
10* Antenna cable extension kit CW-394-60M KIT 8DSFA cable with N-J connector and
other end plain, N-J connector, N-BNC
connector* and CW-826-0.5M 60m
11 Conversion cable CW-826-0.5M A BNC connector / N-P connector 0.5m
12 Operation manual KGP-915.OM.E English
13 Service manual KGP-915.SM.E English
*10. N-BNC connector in the kit will not be used.

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KGP-915 Chapter 1 Basic Operation
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Chapter 1 Basic Operation
1.1 The name and function of each part
1.1.1 Control panel
Mounting bracket
GNSS Receiver display
Control panel
Knob
Knob
Recalls memory position,
entry of numerical values,
and selection
North or South latitude or
East or West longitude.
Selects NAV1, NAV2, NAV3,
NAV4
,
NAV5 or NAV6 screen.
Recalls the menu
Clears numeric/optional
parameter or stops alarm
sound temporarily.
Enters a numeric/optional
parameter.
Turns the power on
Press and hold the power OFF
Changes the brightness
Activates POB (People
Over Board) function.

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1.2 Power On/Off
1.3 Adjusting brightness of display and panel key
Press to power on.
Initial message appears during power-on.
The receiver is performing the self-check.
Press until [Power off 3sec] is displayed for turn NAVIGATOR off.
All data before power-off is kept in memory for later use.
Blink when NAVIGATOR is searching GPS
satellites.
Blinking
When NAVIGATOR receives signals from 3
or more satellites, it displays present latitude
and longitude position with solid N (or S) and
W (or E).
No blinking
NOTE: This setup is memorized and turns into the same setup next time at the time of a power
supply ON.
BRILL
BRILL
Press to change the LCD brightness in 7 levels.
After the popup of below was displayed, push the key.
BRILL

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1.4 Selecting the screen
1.4.1 Display Modes
KGP-915 has 6 display modes: Nav data display1 (NAV1), Nav data display2 (NAV2), Nav data
display3 (NAV3), Navigation Graph display (NAV4), Highway display (NAV5), Plotter display (NAV6)
Screen will change in two ways.
1. Press numeric key on the upper-left corner of the screen
2. Press key to select the display mode.
1.4.2 Nav data display1 (NAV1) screen : Nav data1 mode
MODE MODE
MODE
MODE
MODE
Nav data display1 Nav data display2
MODE
1 2/N 3
4/W 5 6/E
Nav data display3
Navigation Graph displayHighway displayPlotter display
Course
Speed
Position in latitude
and longitude
Screen
D is DGPS mode
P1.7 is DOP value
Time/Date
Blinks when your position
has failed to fix
Setting destination

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1.4.3 Nav data display2 (NAV2) screen : Nav data2 mode
1.4.4 Nav data display3(NAV3) screen : Nav data3 mode
1.4.5 Navigation Graph display (NAV4) screen : Navigation Graph mode
Speed
Course
Position in latitude
and longitude
Position in latitude
and longitude
Course
Speed
Course Over Ground
Speed Over Ground
Position in latitude Position in lon
g
itude
Range ring
Range
Heading Line