Standard Horizon CPF180I User manual

CPF180i
CPF300i
Owner's Manual
Color GPS Chart Plotters/Fish Finder
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CPF180i
CPF300i

WARNING!!!
ElectronicchartsdisplayedbytheGPSChartPlotterarebelievedtobeaccurateand
reliable, but are not intended to be a substitute for the official charts, which should
remain your main reference for all matters related to the execution of safe
navigation.
Forthisreasonwewouldliketoremindyouthatyoushouldcarryonboardanduse
the official published and approved nautical charts.
FCC Compliance Statement
Thisdevice complies withPart 15 ofthe FCC limitsfor Class Adigital devices. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installedorusedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsmaycauseharmfulinterference
with radio communications.
Thereis no guaranteethat interference willnot occur in a particular instance. Ifthis
equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the
problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized STANDARD HORIZION dealer or other qualified service
technician if the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Copyright 2009. VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Printed in Italy.
No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
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CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE GPS CHART PLOTTER SCREEN
Cleaningofthechartplotterscreenisa very importantoperationandmustbe done
carefully.Sincethesurface iscoveredbyaantireflectivecoating,theprocedurefor
cleaningallthesurfacescanbeperformedusingthefollowingprocedure:Youneed
a tissue or lens tissue and a cleaning spray (Windex) containing Isopropanol (a
normal spray cleaner sold for the PC screen, for example PolaClear by Polaroid).
Fold the tissue or lens tissue into a triangular shape, moisten the tip and use the
index finger behind a corner to move the tissue across the surface, in overlapping
sidetosidestrokes.Ifthetissueistoowet,anoticeablewetfilmwillbeleftinitspath
andyou will needto repeat the process.If too dry,the tissue won’t glide easily, and
may damage the surface.
CAUTION
- The GPS Chart Plotter is designed for maritime use. To avoid water intrusion
ensure the C-MAP BYJEPPESEN C-CARD door is completely closed.
- Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the GPS Chart Plotter.
- 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................13
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 13
1.1 PACKING LIST ......................................................................................................14
1.1.0 CPF180i Packing List ................................................................................14
1.1.1 CPF300i Packing List ................................................................................14
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................15
1.3 OPTIONAL DOME OR OPEN ARRAY RADAR ANTENNAS................................15
2. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................17
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER ............................................................17
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING ..........................................................................................17
2.2 FLUSH MOUNTING................................................................................................18
2.3 MOUNTING THE OPTIONAL EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA .................................19
2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna ......................................................................20
2.4 CONNECTIONS .....................................................................................................21
2.4.0 Connection Table For CPF180i .................................................................21
2.4.1 Connection For CPF180i ...........................................................................22
2.4.2 Connection Table For CPF300i .................................................................23
2.4.3 Connection For CPF300i ...........................................................................23
2.5 BATTERY CONNECTIONS ................................................................................... 24
2.6 NMEA CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................24
2.7 GPS POSITION ON A VHF RADIO .......................................................................25
2.8 RADAR ANTENNA (USA ONLY) ...........................................................................25
2.9 PERSONAL COMPUTER CONNECTIONS........................................................... 25
2.10 NMEA DATA PAGE................................................................................................26
2.11 CPF300i VIDEO INPUT.......................................................................................... 27
2.11.0 Video Camera Input ................................................................................... 27
2.11.1 VCR or DVD Input......................................................................................27
2.12 DEMO MODE (For DEALER USE) ........................................................................ 28
3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................... 31
3.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................................31
3.0.0 The CPF300i Soft Keys .............................................................................32
3.1 GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................32
3.1.0 Power On, Off and ShuttlePoint knob operation .......................................32
3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home mode .............................................................................33
3.1.2 Cursor and Menu selection speed.............................................................34
3.1.3 Changing the Ship Icons ...........................................................................34
3.1.4 Changing the backlight and contrast .........................................................35
3.1.5 Selecting North Up or Course Up ..............................................................35
3.2 AUTOMATIC TIME .................................................................................................36
3.3 SELECTING LORAN TD OR OTHER COORDINATE SYSTEM ..........................37
3.4 CHANGING THE CHART COLOR.........................................................................37
3.5 SELECTING LANGUAGE ......................................................................................38
3.6 SELECTING PAGES USING SOFT KEYS ON CPF300i ......................................39
3.7 CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS ON CPF300i ...................................................39
3.8 OTHER SETTINGS IN GENERAL SETUP MENU ................................................ 40
3.9 INFORMATION PAGE............................................................................................41

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4. FIND SERVICES ......................................................................................................43
4.0 USING FIND SERVICES & MORE FUNCTIONS ..................................................43
4.0.0 Port Services.............................................................................................. 43
4.0.1 Port ......................................................................................................44
4.0.2 Tide Stations ..............................................................................................44
4.0.3 Wrecks ......................................................................................................45
4.0.4 Obstructions...............................................................................................46
4.0.5 Lakes Information ......................................................................................47
4.0.6 Lakes By Name .........................................................................................49
4.0.7 Points Of Interest .......................................................................................49
4.0.8 User Points ................................................................................................ 50
4.0.9 Coordinates................................................................................................50
4.0.10 Information .................................................................................................51
5. MAX CARTOGRAPHY OVERVIEW................................................................................. 53
5.0 INSERTING THE C-CARD .....................................................................................53
6. MAP FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................55
6.0 MAX FUNCTIONS MENU ......................................................................................55
6.0.0 Zoom Type .................................................................................................55
6.0.1 Place Names Size .....................................................................................56
6.0.2 Perspective View .......................................................................................56
6.0.3 Dynamic Nav-Aids ..................................................................................... 57
6.0.4 Safety Status Bar (DSI - Data Safety Indicator)........................................ 57
6.0.5 Satellite Imagery ........................................................................................ 58
6.0.6 Currents Prediction ....................................................................................59
6.0.7 Chart Language .........................................................................................60
6.0.8 Pictures & Diagrams ..................................................................................61
How to show the pictures or diagrams of a Multimedia Object.................61
6.0.9 Enhanced Port Info ....................................................................................62
7. CREATING MARKS ......................................................................................................63
7.0 CREATING A NEW MARK USING THE CHART PAGE .......................................63
7.1 EDITING A MARK ..................................................................................................63
7.1.0 Deleting a Mark or Waypoint .....................................................................64
7.1.1 Moving a Mark or Waypoint .......................................................................64
7.2 MARKS/WAYPOINTS LIST ...................................................................................65
7.3 CREATING A NEW MARK WITH THE USER POINTS LIST ...............................66
7.4 GOTO CURSOR, ROUTE AND MARK.................................................................. 67
8. MAN OVER BOARD (MOB) FUNCTION .........................................................................69
8.0 PLACING A MOB POINT .......................................................................................69
8.1 DELETING A MOB POINT .....................................................................................69
9. ROUTES ......................................................................................................71
9.0 CREATING A ROUTE USING WAYPOINTS ........................................................71
9.1 CHANGING NAME TO A ROUTE..........................................................................71
9.2 CREATING AN OLYMPIC ROUTE ........................................................................72
9.3 MAKING ADDITIONAL ROUTES...........................................................................73
9.4 CREATING A ROUTE USING MARKS ON THE CHART PAGE .......................... 73
9.5 INSERTING A WAYPOINT INTO A ROUTE .........................................................73
9.6 GOTO A ROUTE .................................................................................................... 74
9.6.0 By select Route..........................................................................................74

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9.6.1 By Cursor key ............................................................................................75
9.7 DELETING A ROUTE.............................................................................................75
9.8 OTHER SETTINGS IN ROUTE MENU ..................................................................75
9.8.0 Route Check ..............................................................................................76
10. TRACKS ......................................................................................................79
10.0 TRACKING ......................................................................................................79
10.0.0 Saving and starting a new Track ...............................................................80
10.0.1 Other settings in Track Menu .................................................................... 80
10.1 USING THE TRIP LOG ..........................................................................................80
10.1.0 Trip Log selection / Reset..........................................................................81
11. USER C-CARD ......................................................................................................83
11.0 USER C-CARD MENU ...........................................................................................83
11.0.0 Formatting the User C-CARD .................................................................... 83
11.0.1 Transferring files to the optional User C-CARD ........................................83
11.0.2 Loading a file..............................................................................................84
11.0.3 Deleting a file from the User C-CARD.......................................................84
11.0.4 Refreshing the User C-CARD....................................................................84
12. PAGES ......................................................................................................85
12.0 CHART PAGE ...................................................................................................... 86
12.0.0 Window Selections .................................................................................... 87
12.0.1 Customizing the Data Windows ................................................................87
12.0.2 Additional Functions on Chart page ..........................................................89
12.0.3 Turning Off Information on Icon Points .....................................................89
12.0.4 Display Mode .............................................................................................89
12.0.5 Marine Settings ..........................................................................................90
12.0.6 Depth Settings ...........................................................................................91
12.0.7 Land Settings .............................................................................................91
12.0.8 Chart Settings ............................................................................................92
12.0.9 Underwater Objects Settings..................................................................... 93
12.1 CUSTOMIZING CHART SETTINGS ......................................................................93
12.2 NAVIGATION PAGE ..............................................................................................94
12.3 HIGHWAY PAGE ...................................................................................................95
12.4 CELESTIAL PAGE .................................................................................................95
12.5 GPS STATUS PAGE ..............................................................................................96
12.5.0 WAAS/EGNOS Setting..............................................................................96
12.5.1 GPS Setup Menu .......................................................................................97
12.6 NMEA DISPLAY PAGE ..........................................................................................97
12.7 NMEA DATA PAGE................................................................................................98
12.8 NMEA TREND PAGES ..........................................................................................99
12.9 VHF DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ..................................................................100
12.9.0 Interfacing ................................................................................................100
12.9.1 DSC Distress Call ....................................................................................101
12.9.2 Position Request......................................................................................101
13. ADVANCED SETTINGS ................................................................................................. 103
13.0 INPUT/OUTPUT (NMEA) .....................................................................................103
13.1 NAVIGATE ....................................................................................................103
13.1.0 Loran TD ..................................................................................................104
13.2 COMPASS ....................................................................................................104
13.3 ALARMS ....................................................................................................104

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13.4 SIMULATION ....................................................................................................105
13.4.0 Navigating a Route in Simulation mode .................................................. 106
13.5 DSC POLLING 106
14. AIS ....................................................................................................107
14.0 AIS SYSTEM DEFINITIONS ................................................................................107
14.1 AIS MENU ....................................................................................................108
14.2 TO SET THE CHART PLOTTER FOR RECEIVING AIS ....................................108
14.3 QUICK INFO ON AIS TARGET............................................................................109
14.4 AIS LIST ....................................................................................................109
15. C-WEATHER SERVICE.................................................................................................. 111
15.0 C-WEATHER SERVICE MENU ...........................................................................111
15.0.0 Download .................................................................................................111
15.0.1 Copy From User C-CARD .......................................................................112
15.0.2 Weather Forecast ....................................................................................112
15.0.3 Real Time View ........................................................................................112
15.0.4 Type of Data ............................................................................................112
16. MOBILARM ....................................................................................................113
16.0 MOBILARM-GPS CHART PLOTTER CONNECTION .........................................113
16.1 SOFTWARE SETUP ............................................................................................ 114
16.2 MOBILARM STATUS ...........................................................................................114
16.3 MOBILARM PTX ...................................................................................................115
16.3.0 MOBILARM MOB alert is received .......................................................... 115
16.4 PLACING CURSOR ON THE PTX ICON ............................................................116
16.4.0 Delete PTX...............................................................................................117
16.4.1 Goto PTX .................................................................................................117
16.4.2 The MOBILARM Alarm Status List..........................................................118
17. FISH FINDER ....................................................................................................121
17.0 SOFTWARE SETUP ............................................................................................ 121
17.1 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE ...................................................122
17.1.1 Understanding the Fish Finder display....................................................123
17.2 DISPLAYING THE FISH FINDER PAGE.............................................................124
17.2.0 Auto Full page ..........................................................................................125
17.2.1 200 kHz Full, 50 kHz Full and 50&200kHz Display pages......................125
17.2.2 200 kHz and 50 kHz Zoom pages ...........................................................125
17.2.3 200 kHz and 50 kHz Fish/Chart pages....................................................126
17.2.3.0 Focus Soft Key on FISH/CHART page (ONLY FOR CPF300i) ...126
17.2.4 Radar pages (ONLY FOR CPF300i) ...........................................................127
17.2.4.0 Fish/Radar/Chart page ..............................................................127
17.2.4.1 Radar Combo page ...................................................................127
17.2.4.2 Focus Soft Key ..........................................................................127
17.3 SOFT KEY OPERATION (ONLY FOR CPF300i) ....................................................128
17.4 FISH FINDER SETUP MENU ..............................................................................128
17.5 PRESETS ....................................................................................................128
17.6 FREQUENCY ....................................................................................................129
17.7 GAIN MODE ....................................................................................................129
17.7.0 Auto Mode................................................................................................130
17.7.1 Manual Mode ...........................................................................................130
17.8 RANGE MENU ....................................................................................................130
17.8.0 Range Mode.............................................................................................130

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17.8.0.0Manual Mode ..............................................................................130
17.8.0.1Auto Range.................................................................................130
17.8.0.2Bottom Lock ...............................................................................130
17.8.1 Depth ....................................................................................................130
17.8.2 Shift ....................................................................................................130
17.9 INTERFERENCE REJECTION ............................................................................131
17.10 SENSITIVITY MENU ............................................................................................131
17.10.0Gain ....................................................................................................131
17.10.1STC (Sensitivity Time Control) ................................................................132
17.10.2Surface Noise Filter .................................................................................133
17.11 DISPLAY SETUP..................................................................................................133
17.11.0Color Settings ..........................................................................................134
17.11.1Scrolling Speed........................................................................................134
17.11.2White Line ................................................................................................ 134
17.11.3Fish Symbols ...........................................................................................134
17.11.4A-Scope ...................................................................................................134
17.12 TRANSDUCER SETUP........................................................................................134
17.12.0Keel Offset ...............................................................................................135
17.12.1Calibrate Water Speed ............................................................................135
17.12.2Calibrate Water Temp .............................................................................135
17.12.3Set Defaults .............................................................................................135
17.13 ALARMS ....................................................................................................135
17.13.0Shallow Water..........................................................................................136
17.13.1Deep Water..............................................................................................136
17.13.2Fish ....................................................................................................136
17.13.3Temperature Upper..................................................................................136
17.13.4Temperature Lower..................................................................................136
17.13.5Temperature Rate....................................................................................136
17.14 SAVE SETTINGS TO USER C-CARD.................................................................136
17.15 LOAD SETTINGS FROM USER C-CARD ...........................................................137
17.16 RESTORE CURRENT PRESET DEFAULTS ......................................................137
18. TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................................................................... 139
19. TECHNICAL TESTS ....................................................................................................141
19.0 SYSTEM TEST ....................................................................................................141
19.0.0 RAM Menu (reset)....................................................................................141
19.0.1 DIM Menu.................................................................................................141
19.0.2 Cartridges.................................................................................................142
19.0.3 Serial Ports ..............................................................................................142
20. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................143
20.0 CPF180i SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................143
20.1 CPF300i SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................144
20.2 FF MODULE SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................145
20.3 OPTIONAL WAAS GPS RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS....................................145
21. APPENDIX: TERMS ....................................................................................................147
ANALYTICALINDEX .................................................................................................... 151

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1. INTRODUCTION
CongratulationsonyourpurchaseoftheStandardHorizonGPSChartPlotter.Whetherthis
is your first GPS Chart Plotter/Fish Finder, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON
equipment, the STANDARD HORIZON organization is committed to ensuring your enjoy-
ment of this GPS Chart Plotter/Fish Finder. STANDARD HORIZON technical support
personnel stand behind every product we sell, and our Product Support team invites you
to contact us should you require technical advice or assistance, at 800/767-2450, or
[email protected].
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The CPF180i, CPF300i with internal GPS antenna and Fish Finder are precision-crafted
withhigh-performance receiver for the GlobalPositioning System (WAAS GPS) constella-
tionofsatellites, providing precise location data with a host of navigation features. Ideal for
nautical use and sealed against water ingress. The CPF180i and CPF300i are housed in
arugged,impact-resistantcasewithoutstandingergonomicdesign,foreffortlessoperation.
The advanced features of the GPS Chart Plotter/Fish Finder include:
·CPF180i - 5” 320x240 sunlight viewable display
·CPF300i - 7” Hi Res 800x480 sunlight viewable display
·Internal 50 Channel WAAS GPS
·CPF300i - Video Input with ”picture-in-picture” display
·Dual chart window with independent zoom levels
·Radar / Fish Finder / AIS capable
·Satellite images on base map
·Route Check
·Dedicated AIS List page
·Navigate to an Olympic Route
·Dedicated MARK, ROUTE and FIND keys
·Swivel mounting bracket
·CPF180i - 1 NMEA Input / 2 Outputs
·CPF300i - 3 NMEA Inputs / 4 Outputs
·3000 Marks / 50 Routes / 10000 Track points
·3 year Waterproof Warranty
Fish Finder features:
·Built-in 600W Fish Finder
·50 and 200kHz dual frequency selection
·2x and 4x Zoom
·Bottom Lock and White Line selections
·Sensitivity Time Control (STC) and Surface Noise Filter
·Speed Sensor (if available on transducer)

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1.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the GPS Chart Plotter is first opened, please check for the
following contents. If any parts are missing contact the dealer this GPS Chart Plotter was
purchased from.
Accessories and replacement parts may be ordered from STANDARD HORIZON’s Parts
Department at [phone] ext 6800 or e-mail at [email protected].
1.1.0 CPF180i Packing List
PART CODE ITEM
S8002224A External bracket
S8002225 Mounting knob with two washers
S8002222 Dust cover
T9101553 Power data cable
S8002223 Flush mounting screws
EM022U500 Flush mount template
XUCMP0052 2 Amp fuse and holder
EM022U104 Owner’s Manual
EM023U510 Quick Reference Guide
1.1.1 CPF300i Packing List
PART CODE ITEM
S8002224A External bracket
S8002225 Mounting knob with two washers
S8002235 Dust cover
T9101553 Power & Accessory cable
T9101553 ACC 2 cable
S8002223 Flush mounting screws
EM022U500 Flush mount template
XUCMP0052 2 Amp fuse and holder
EM022U104 Owner’s Manual
EM023U510 Quick Reference Guide

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1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ACVC10 Video Adapter cable (AAF69X001) (CPF300i ONLY)
XUCMP0058 External GPS Antenna
DST520 600W 2" Nylon Thru-hull depth temp Transducer
DST521 600W Transom mount depth, speed temp Transducer
DST523 600W 2" Bronze Thru-hull depth temp Transducer
DST525 600W In-hull Transducer
DST526 600W 2"
Bronze Thru-hull depth, speed temp Transducer
ACCESSORIES PARTS NAME ITEM
1.3 OPTIONAL DOME OR OPEN ARRAY RADAR ANTENNAS
The Radar antenna will be supplied by SI-TEX in USA only and the part code is as follows:
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
MDS-1 2kW 24 Mile 12.4” diameter Radome antenna
MDS-8 2kW 24 Mile 20” diameter Radome antenna
MDS-9 4kW 36 Mile 23.5” diameter Radome antenna
MDS-10-4 4kW 48 Mile 4FT Open Array
MDS-10-5 4kW 48 Mile 5FT Open Array
NOTE
Foradditionalinformation,refertotheRadarInstallationandRadarOperationManualslocatedat
www.standardhorizon.com.

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2. INSTALLATION
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.
[CHART]If you see brackets around a bold and small capital letter word this refers to a Soft Key
press.
GENERAL SETUP When a word(s) is bold capital letters and underlined, this refers to a menu
selection item.
AGPSreceiverandantennaarelocatedinsidetheCPF180iandCPF300iandaredesigned
to be bracket mounted. Both models may be flush mounted, however an optional external
GPS antenna may be needed to receive satellite GPS signals.
To use the external GPS antenna, the internal GPS antenna must be turned off, using the
procedure below:
1. Turn the CPF180i or CPF300i On and select the GPS STATUS page.
2. Press [ENT] to show the GPS SETUP menu.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight INTERNAL GPS and press [ENT].
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight OFF and press [ENT].
5. Press [CLR] to exit the GPS SETUP menu.
6. ConfirmtheGPSStatuspageisshowingsatellitesignalstrengthbarsandreceiveafix.
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER
The CPF180i and CPF300i are supplied with a swivel mounting bracket to allows them to
bedashmounted.Forflushmounting,theoptionalGPSantennamustbeused.Refertothe
images below for Bracket and Flush mounting.
NOTE
TheCPF180iandCPF300iaredesignedtobebracketandflushmounted.Howeverwhenbracket
mounting the CPF180i and CPF300i in an area where satellite reception is not possible with the
internal antenna or being flush mounted, the optional GPS antenna must be installed.
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING
Beforeinstalling ensure thearea the bracket ismounted to isstrong enough tosupport the
weight of the GPS Chart Plotter especially while under way.
After the location is found, attach the mounting base to the area using the supplied
hardware.

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Figure 2.1 - Example of Bracket installation (CPF180i on the left side and CPF300i on the right side)
2.2 FLUSH MOUNTING
TheCPF180iandCPF300iaresuppliedwithaflushmounttemplateforthecutoutholeand
screw holes required to install the GPS Chart Plotter.
NOTE
Before drilling holes make sure there is enough room to mount the GPS Chart Plotter and there
are no obstructions.
1. After a location is found, peel the template label from the backing and apply the label
to the mounting area.
2. Drill a hole in one area of the cutout area that will allow the blade of a jig saw to be
inserted. Insert and cut out the area on the panel using the jig saw.
3. NextdrillthefourholesrequiredtoinserttheGPSChartPlotterwiththemountingstuds.
4. Install the mounting studs on the GPS Chart Plotter and insert into the mounting hole.
5. Attach the GPS Chart Plotter to the mounting location by attaching the supplied
hardware to the mounting studs.

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Figure 2.2 - Example of Flush installation CPF180i
Figure 2.2a - Example of Flush installation CPF300i
2.3 MOUNTING THE OPTIONAL EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA
An external WAAS GPS antenna is available when the CPF180i or CPF300i is flush
mounted or mounted in an area where satellite reception is not possible with the internal
antenna.This antenna is designed to be mounted on a base, installed on an extension or
flush mounted.
Choose a location for the antenna that has a clear view of the sky and is not located within
3FT of Radar or other transmitting antennas. Ensure there are no major obstructions or
fixturesintheimmediateproximitytotheantenna.Theantennareliesondirect“lineofsight”
satellitereception. If you are unsureofthechosenlocation,temporarilymountthe antenna
in the desired location to verify correct operation. If mounted close to Radar, after the GPS
ChartPlotter has afix, turn onthe Radar to ensure the GPS Chart Plotter holds the fix(use
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Thethreadusedontheantennaisanindustrystandard(1inch14TPI)usedonawiderange
of mounting brackets. NOTE
The antenna cable can be cut and spliced to ease installation. Care must be taken when
reconnecting the antenna cable to protect from water and corrosion.
2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna
NOTE
Beforedrilling holes,itisrecommendedthe antennabepositionedwherethe locationis planned,
cable connected to the GPS Chart Plotter and power turned on to ensure a GPS Fix is received.
1. Remove the threaded base from the antenna dome.
2. To ease installation a flush mounting template for the antenna has been included.
3. Apply the mounting template sticker to the area that was verified for GPS reception.
4. Then, drill out the 0.31” (8mm) and 0.13” (3.2mm) holes, and remove the template.
5. Insert the cable into the 0.31” (8mm) hole and route to the GPS Chart Plotter.
6. Apply a small amount or RTV to the under side of the antenna.
7. Place the antenna and then screw it into place using the screws.
NOTE
In some cases the screw may not be long enough, if this happens simply apply more RTV to the
underside of the antenna to glue it into place.
S8002348
Figure 2.3.0 - Installing the External GPS antenna (I)

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Ø8mm[0.31"]
Ø3.2mm[0.13”]
GPSOVERALL SHAPE
Figure 2.3.0a - Installing the External GPS antenna (II)
Smart GPS Cable
Pin Wire Color Description
1 Red Battery Positive
2 Green Smart GPS NMEA Output
3 Brown Smart GPS NMEA Input
4NC
5NC
6 Black/Yellow Battery Ground
2.4 CONNECTIONS
The CPF180i and CPF300i have connector that allow them to be connected to a power
supply, optional WAAS GPS antenna, NMEA Devices such as Optional Video Camera
(CPF300i only) VHF’s, AIS Receiver, Digital Instruments, Autopilots.
NOTE
The GPS Chart Plotter can send many sentences to external NMEA devices. The NMEA Output
wiresareYellowandWhite (CPF180iandCPF300i)andWhite (CPF300i).Ifyouhaveconnected
devicesasshowninthebelowtableandneedtofeedNMEAtootherdevices(Autopilot,RADAR…)
you can parallel wires from the Yellow, Brown or White wires to other devices.
2.4.0 Connection Table For CPF180i
Power Data Cable and NMEA PWR & ACC 1 Cable
Pin Wire Color Description Connection Example Additional Comments
1 Black Battery Ground Connect to Battery Ground
2 Red Battery Positive Connect to Battery Positive
3 Green NMEA Common Common (ground) for NMEA devices
4 Blue Port1 Input Connect to Output of NMEA device Default is NMEA0183
5 Brown Port1 Output Connect to Input of NMEA device Default is NMEA0183 with GGA, GLL, RMC,
DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW and XTE sentences
6 Grey NC
7 White NC
8 Yellow Port 3 Output Connect to Input of NMEA device Default is NMEA0183 with APA, APB, BOD,
GGA, GLL, RMC and XTE sentences*
*NOTE: AUTOPILOT CONNECTION
Care must be taken when connecting the GPS Chart Plotter to an Autopilot. Normally Port
3 (Yellow wire) will be used to connect to an Autopilot input, however older autopilots may
not be able to read the sentences due to the talker ID that is being used (II Integrated

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Instrument).Ifthe Autopilot connections are made toPort3(Yellow wire) and the Autopilot
is not reading the sentences, change the connections to Port1 (Brown) and change the
sentences to APA, APB, BOD, GGA, GLL, RMC and XTE.
2.4.1 Connection For CPF180i
2.4.1.1 DC Power Connection
Battery
10-35Vdc
Red
2A
Fuse
Black Switch
+
-
Optional WAAS GPS
ntennaa
CPF180i
PWR&ACC1Cable
Transducer
2.4.1.2 Connection of the AIS Receiver, VHF and Autopilot
Optional WAAS GPS
antenna
CPF180i
Battery
10-35Vdc
Red
2A
Fuse
Black Switch
+
-
VHF
Green
Blue
NMEA Common
Port 1 Input
Yellow Port 3Output
AIS
PWR & ACC 1 Cable
Transducer
CPF180i
Battery
10-35Vdc
Red
2A
Fuse
Black Switch
+
-
VHF
PILOT
Green
Blue
Brown
NMEA Common
Port 1 Input
Port 1 Output
Yellow Port 3Output
PWR & ACC 1 Cable
Transducer
Optional WAAS GPS
antenna
AIS Setup