Standard Horizon CPF180I User manual

CPF180i
CPF300i
Owner's Manual
Color GPS Chart Plotters/Fish Finder
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.
Forthisreasonyoushouldalwayskeeptheofficialpublishedandapprovednautical
charts on board.
FCC Compliance Statement
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCClimitsforClassAdigitaldevices.This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installedorusedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsmaycauseharmfulinterference
with radio communications.
Thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstance.Ifthis
equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the
problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized STANDARD HORIZON 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 2011. 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.
OM CODE: S4x2SH5c_0ww 16.50eD78 & S4x2SH8wc_0ww 16.50aD80 - 310111

CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE GPS CHART PLOTTER SCREEN
Cleaningof thechart plotterscreenisavery importantoperationandmustbe done
carefully.Sincethesurface iscoveredbyaantireflectivecoating,theprocedurefor
cleaning all the surfaces can be performed using the following procedure: Use a
clean, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the glass. We recommend using a micro-fiber
cloth. Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner (isopropyl alcohol) onto the
cloth. Spraying on the cloth will prevent overspray. Fold the cloth or lens cloth into
atriangularshape,moistenthetipandusetheindexfingerbehindacornertomove
theclothacrossthesurfaceinoverlappingsidetosidestrokes.Iftheclothistoowet,
a noticeable wet film will be left in its path and you will need to repeat the process.
If too dry, the cloth 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 CPF180i Connection Table........................................................................21
2.4.1 CPF180i Connections ................................................................................22
2.4.2 CPF300i Connection Table........................................................................23
2.4.3 CPF300i Connections ................................................................................24
2.5 BATTERY CONNECTIONS ................................................................................... 25
2.6 NMEA CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................25
2.7 GPS POSITION ON A VHF RADIO .......................................................................25
2.8 RADAR ANTENNA (USA ONLY) ...........................................................................26
2.9 PERSONAL COMPUTER CONNECTIONS........................................................... 26
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) ........................................................................ 29
3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ......................................................................................31
3.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................................31
3.0.0 The CPF300i Soft Keys .............................................................................32
3.1 GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................33
3.1.0 Power On, Off and ShuttlePoint Knob operation ......................................33
3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home Mode .............................................................................34
3.1.2 Cursor and Menu selection speed.............................................................34
3.1.3 Changing the Ship Icons ...........................................................................35
3.1.4 Changing the backlight and contrast .........................................................36
3.1.5 Selecting North Up or Course Up ..............................................................36
3.2 AUTOMATIC TIME .................................................................................................36
3.3 SELECTING LORAN TD OR OTHER COORDINATE SYSTEM ..........................38
3.4 CHANGING THE CHART COLOR.........................................................................38
3.5 SELECTING LANGUAGE ......................................................................................39
3.6 SELECTING PAGES USING SOFT KEYS ON CPF300i ......................................40
3.7 CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS ON CPF300i ...................................................40
3.8 SETTINGS IN GENERAL SETUP MENU.............................................................. 41
3.9 ABOUT PAGE ........................................................................................................43

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4. FIND SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 45
4.0 USING FIND SERVICES & MORE FUNCTIONS ..................................................45
4.0.0 Port Services.............................................................................................. 45
4.0.1 Port ............................................................................................................46
4.0.2 Tide Stations ..............................................................................................46
4.0.3 Wrecks ......................................................................................................47
4.0.4 Obstructions...............................................................................................48
4.0.5 Lakes Information ......................................................................................49
4.0.6 Lakes By Name .........................................................................................51
4.0.7 Points Of Interest .......................................................................................51
4.0.8 User Points ................................................................................................ 52
4.0.9 Coordinates................................................................................................52
4.0.10 Information .................................................................................................53
5. MAX CARTOGRAPHY OVERVIEW................................................................................. 55
5.0 INSERTING THE C-CARD .....................................................................................55
6. MAP FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 57
6.0 MAX FUNCTIONS MENU ......................................................................................57
6.0.0 Zoom Type .................................................................................................57
6.0.1 Icon Size .................................................................................................... 58
6.0.2 Place Name Size .......................................................................................58
6.0.3 Perspective View .......................................................................................59
6.0.4 Dynamic Nav-Aids ..................................................................................... 60
6.0.5 Safety Status Bar (DSI - Data Safety Indicator)........................................ 60
6.0.6 Satellite Imagery ........................................................................................ 61
6.0.7 Currents Prediction ....................................................................................62
6.0.8 Chart Language .........................................................................................63
6.0.9 Pictures or Diagrams .................................................................................63
How to show the Pictures or Diagrams of a Object ..................................64
6.0.10 Enhanced Port Info ....................................................................................65
7. CREATING MARKS ......................................................................................................... 67
7.0 CREATING A NEW MARK USING THE CHART PAGE ....................................... 67
7.1 EDITING A MARK ..................................................................................................67
7.1.0 Deleting a Mark or Waypoint .....................................................................68
7.1.1 Moving a Mark or Waypoint .......................................................................68
7.2 MARKS/WAYPOINTS LIST ...................................................................................69
7.3 CREATING A NEW MARK WITH THE USER POINTS LIST ...............................70
7.4 GOTO CURSOR, ROUTE AND MARK.................................................................. 71
8. MAN OVER BOARD (MOB) FUNCTION .........................................................................73
8.0 PLACING A MOB POINT .......................................................................................73
8.1 DELETING A MOB POINT .....................................................................................73
9. ROUTES ...........................................................................................................................75
9.0 CREATING A ROUTE USING WAYPOINTS ........................................................75
9.1 CHANGING THE NAME OF A ROUTE .................................................................76
9.2 CREATING AN OLYMPIC ROUTE ........................................................................76
9.3 MAKING ADDITIONAL ROUTES...........................................................................77
9.4 CREATING A ROUTE USING MARKS ON THE CHART PAGE .......................... 77
9.5 INSERTING A WAYPOINT INTO A ROUTE .........................................................78
9.6 GOTO A ROUTE .................................................................................................... 79

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9.6.0 Using [GOTO] to select Route...................................................................79
9.6.1 Using the ShuttlePoint knob ......................................................................80
9.7 DELETING A ROUTE.............................................................................................80
9.8 OTHER SETTINGS IN ROUTE MENU .................................................................. 80
9.8.0 Route Check ..............................................................................................80
10. TRACKS............................................................................................................................83
10.0 TRACKING .............................................................................................................83
10.0.0 Saving and starting a new Track ...............................................................84
10.0.1 Deleting a Track.........................................................................................84
10.0.2 Other settings.............................................................................................84
10.1 TRIP LOG ...............................................................................................................85
10.1.0 Using the Trip Log .....................................................................................85
10.1.1 Setup / Reset .............................................................................................85
11. USER C-CARD .................................................................................................................87
11.0 USER C-CARD MENU ...........................................................................................87
11.0.0 Formatting the optional User C-CARD ......................................................87
11.0.1 Transferring files to the optional User C-CARD ........................................87
11.0.2 Loading a file from the optional User C-CARD ......................................... 88
11.0.3 Deleting a file from the optional User C-CARD ......................................... 88
11.0.4 Refreshing the optional User C-CARD ......................................................88
12. PAGES ..............................................................................................................................89
12.0 CHART PAGE ........................................................................................................90
12.0.0 For CPF300i Focus Soft Key on Dual Chart Page ........................................91
12.0.1 For CPF180i Change Focus on Dual Chart Page ......................................... 91
12.0.2 Single Chart Page......................................................................................92
12.0.3 Window Selections .................................................................................... 92
12.0.4 Customizing the Data Windows ................................................................93
12.0.5 Additional Functions on Chart Page..........................................................94
12.0.6 Turning Off Information on Icon Points .....................................................94
12.0.7 Display Mode .............................................................................................95
12.0.8 Marine Settings ..........................................................................................96
12.0.9 Depth Settings ...........................................................................................96
12.0.10Land Settings .............................................................................................97
12.0.11Chart Settings ............................................................................................ 97
12.0.12Underwater Objects Settings..................................................................... 98
12.1 CUSTOMIZING CHART SETTINGS ......................................................................99
12.2 NAVIGATION PAGE ..............................................................................................99
12.3 HIGHWAY PAGE .................................................................................................100
12.4 CELESTIAL PAGE ...............................................................................................100
12.5 GPS STATUS PAGE ............................................................................................101
12.5.0 WAAS/EGNOS Setting............................................................................102
12.5.1 Setup Menu..............................................................................................102
12.6 NMEA DISPLAY PAGE ........................................................................................103
12.7 NMEA DATA PAGE..............................................................................................103
12.8 NMEA TREND PAGES ........................................................................................104
12.9 VHF DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ..................................................................105
12.9.0 Interfacing ................................................................................................106
Interfacing to VHF Radio For CPF180i....................................................106
Interfacing to VHF Radio For CPF300i....................................................106
12.9.1 Distress Call.............................................................................................106

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12.9.2 Position Request...................................................................................... 107
13. ADVANCEDSETTINGS .................................................................................................109
13.0 INPUT/OUTPUT (NMEA, AIS, RADAR) ..............................................................109
13.0.0 Input .......................................................................................................109
13.0.1 Ouput .......................................................................................................109
13.1 NAVIGATE ...........................................................................................................110
13.1.0 Loran TD .................................................................................................. 111
13.2 COMPASS ............................................................................................................111
13.3 ALARMS ...............................................................................................................111
13.4 SIMULATION ........................................................................................................112
13.4.0 Navigating a Route in Simulation mode .................................................. 113
13.5 DSC POLLING ....................................................................................................113
14. AIS ...................................................................................................................................115
14.0 SYSTEM DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................115
14.1 MENU ...................................................................................................................116
14.2 AIS SETUP ...........................................................................................................116
14.3 QUICK INFO ON AIS TARGET............................................................................116
14.4 LIST ......................................................................................................................117
14.5 AIS TARGET COLORS ........................................................................................117
15. C-WEATHER SERVICE.................................................................................................. 119
15.0 C-WEATHER SERVICE MENU ...........................................................................119
15.0.0 Download .................................................................................................119
15.0.1 Copy From User C-CARD .......................................................................120
15.0.2 Weather Forecast ....................................................................................120
15.0.3 Real Time View ........................................................................................120
15.0.4 Type of Data ............................................................................................120
16. MOBILARM .....................................................................................................................121
16.0 MOBILARM-GPS CHART PLOTTER CONNECTION .........................................121
16.1 SOFTWARE SETUP ............................................................................................ 122
16.2 MOBILARM STATUS ...........................................................................................122
16.3 MOBILARM PTX ...................................................................................................123
16.3.0 MOBILARM MOB alert is received .......................................................... 123
16.4 PLACING CURSOR ON THE PTX ICON ............................................................124
16.4.0 Delete PTX...............................................................................................125
16.4.1 Goto PTX .................................................................................................125
16.4.2 The MOBILARM Alarm Status List..........................................................126
17. FISH FINDER .................................................................................................................129
17.0 ENABLE/DISABLE ...............................................................................................129
17.1 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE ...................................................130
17.1.1 Understanding the Fish Finder display....................................................131
17.2 DISPLAYING THE FISH FINDER PAGE.............................................................132
17.2.0 Auto Full Page .........................................................................................133
17.2.1 200 kHz Full, 50 kHz Full and 50&200kHz Display Pages .....................133
17.2.2 200 kHz and 50 kHz Zoom Pages...........................................................133
17.2.3 200 kHz and 50 kHz Fish/Chart Pages ...................................................134
17.2.3.0 Focus Soft Key on FISH/CHART Page (Only For CPF300i)....134
17.2.4 Radar Pages (Only For CPF300i) ........................................................... 134
17.2.4.0 Fish/Radar/Chart Page .............................................................134

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17.2.4.1 Radar Combo Page................................................................... 135
17.2.4.2 Focus Soft Key ..........................................................................135
17.3 SOFT KEY OPERATION (Only For CPF300i) .....................................................136
17.4 SETUP MENU ......................................................................................................136
17.5 PRESETS .............................................................................................................137
17.6 FREQUENCY .......................................................................................................137
17.7 GAIN MODE ........................................................................................................138
17.7.0 Auto Mode................................................................................................138
17.7.1 Manual Mode ...........................................................................................138
17.8 RANGE MENU...................................................................................................... 138
17.8.0 Range Mode.............................................................................................138
17.8.0.0Manual Mode ..............................................................................138
17.8.0.1Auto Range.................................................................................138
17.8.0.2Bottom Lock ...............................................................................139
17.8.1 Depth .......................................................................................................139
17.8.2 Shift .......................................................................................................139
17.9 INTERFERENCE REJECTION ............................................................................139
17.10 SENSITIVITY MENU ............................................................................................140
17.10.0Gain ........................................................................................................140
17.10.1STC (Sensitivity Time Control) ................................................................140
17.10.2Surface Noise Filter .................................................................................141
17.11 DISPLAY SETUP..................................................................................................142
17.11.0Color Settings ..........................................................................................142
17.11.1Scrolling Speed........................................................................................142
17.11.2White Line ................................................................................................143
17.11.3Fish Symbols ...........................................................................................143
17.11.4A-Scope ...................................................................................................143
17.12 TRANSDUCER SETUP........................................................................................143
17.12.0Keel Offset ...............................................................................................143
17.12.1Calibrate Water Speed ............................................................................143
17.12.2Calibrate Water Temp .............................................................................144
17.12.3Set Defaults .............................................................................................144
17.13 ALARMS ...............................................................................................................144
17.13.0Shallow Water..........................................................................................144
17.13.1Deep Water..............................................................................................144
17.13.2Fish ..........................................................................................................144
17.13.3Temperature Upper..................................................................................144
17.13.4Temperature Lower..................................................................................145
17.13.5Temperature Rate....................................................................................145
17.14 SAVE SETTINGS TO USER C-CARD.................................................................145
17.15 LOAD SETTINGS FROM USER C-CARD ...........................................................145
17.16 RESTORE CURRENT PRESET DEFAULTS ......................................................145
18. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 147
19. TECHNICAL TESTS .................................................................................................... 149
19.0 SYSTEM TEST ....................................................................................................149
19.0.0 RAM Menu (reset)....................................................................................149
19.0.1 DIM Menu.................................................................................................149
19.0.2 Cartridges.................................................................................................150
19.0.3 Serial Ports ..............................................................................................150

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20. SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................151
20.0 CPF180i SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................151
20.1 CPF300i SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................152
20.2 FF MODULE SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................153
20.3 OPTIONAL WAAS GPS RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS....................................153
21. APPENDIX: TERMS ....................................................................................................... 155
ANALYTICALINDEX ............................................................................................................ 159

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotter.
Whether this is your first Navigation device, or if you have other STANDARD HORIZON
equipment,STANDARDHORIZONorganizationiscommittedtoensuring your enjoyment
ofthisNavigationdevice.STANDARDHORIZONtechnicalsupportpersonnelstandbehind
everyproductwe sell. Post SalesandTechnicalSupport can be obtainedfromyourdealer
or distributor. European customers are invited to contact their dealer or distributor in their
country for support. UK customers can contact STANDARD HORIZON on 01962 866667
or [email protected].
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The CPF180i and CPF300i (with internal GPS antenna and Fish Finder) are precision-
crafted high-performance receivers for the Global Positioning System (WAAS GPS)
constellationofsatellitesthatprovidepreciselocationdatawithahostofnavigationfeatures
andareidealfornauticaluseandsealedagainstwateringress.TheCPF180iandCPF300i
are housed in rugged, impact-resistant cases with outstanding ergonomic design for
effortless operation. The CPF180i and CPF300i are IP56 water resistent.
The advanced features of the GPS Chart Plotter/Fish Finder include:
·CPF180i - 5” 320 x 232 sunlight-readable display
·CPF300i - 7” Hi Res 800x480 sunlight-readable display
·Internal 50 Channel WAAS GPS
·CPF300i - Video Input with ”picture-in-picture” display
·Dual chart window with independent zoom levels
·Built-in Fish Finder. Radar and AIS capable
·Selectablesailboatandpowerboatshipiconswithredandgreenforportandstarboard
·Compass Rose indication around ship icon
·Satellite images on base chart
·Route Checking
·Color Targets AIS
·Dedicated AIS List page
·Navigate to an Olympic Route
·SOG Speed Filter function to resolve erratic speed redings in rough seas
·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:
·256 colors display
·Built-in 600W Dual Frequency Fish Finder
·50 and 200kHz Frequency selection
·2x and 4x Zoom
·Bottom Lock and White Line selections

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·Sensitivity Time Control (STC) and Surface Noise Filter
·Speed through water (if available on transducer)
·Alarms - Shallow, Depth, Temp Upper and Lower
·Temperature (if available on transducer)
1.1 PACKING LIST
When the package containing the Navigation device is first opened, please check for the
following contents. If any parts are missing contact the dealer this Navigation device was
purchased from.
Accessories and replacement parts may be ordered from STANDARD HORIZON’s Parts
Department at 741/827-7600 extension 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
EM022U107 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
S8002223 Flush mounting screws
EM022U500 Flush mount template
XUCMP0052 2 Amp fuse and holder
EM022U107 Owner’s Manual
EM023U510 Quick Reference Guide

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1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ACVC10 Video Adapter cable (AAF69X001) (CPF300i ONLY)
Q7000619A
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
50 Channel
GPS GSU-5H UXOGSU51SD
Antenna Unit Series
Bronze Thru-hull depth, speed temp Transducer
600W 2"
DST527 1000W In-hull depth Transducer
DST528A 1000W Bronze long stem depth temp Transducer
ACCESSORIES PARTS NAME ITEM
1.3 OPTIONAL DOME OR OPEN ARRAY RADAR ANTENNAS
TheRadarantennasaresuppliedbySI-TEX(631)996-2690intheUSAandCanada.Refer
to the table below for compatible models:
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 GPS satellite 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].
INTERNAL GPS
RESTART GPS
NAVIGATION SPEED
NAVIGATION FILTER High
DIFF CORRECTION SOURCE WAAS/EGNOS
Off
On
Figure 2 - GPS Setup menu
5. Press [CLR] to exit the GPS SETUP menu.
6. ConfirmtheGPSStatuspageisshowingsatellitesignalstrengthbarsandreceiveafix.
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER
TheCPF180i andCPF300iare suppliedwithaswivelmounting bracketwhichallows them
to be dash mounted. When flush mounting, the optional GPS antenna may be needed to
receive GPS satellite signals. Refer to the 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 when flush mounted, the optional GPS antenna must be installed.
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING
Beforeinstallingensuretheareathebracketismountedto is strong enough to support the
weight of the GPS Chart Plotter especially while under way.

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After the location is found, attach the mounting base to the area using the supplied
hardware.
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
3Feetof aRadar orother transmittingantennas.Ensuretherearenomajor obstructionsor
fixturesintheimmediateproximitytotheantenna.Theantennareliesondirect“lineofsight”
satellitereception. Ifyouare unsureofthe chosenlocation, temporarilymountthe antenna
in the desired location to verify correct operation. If mounted close to Radar, after the GPS
ChartPlotterhasafix,turnonthe 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,itisrecommendedtheantennabe positionedwhere thelocation isplanned,
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 0.78” (20mm) and 0.13” (3.2mm) holes, and remove the template.
5. Insert the cable into the 0.78” (20mm) hole and route to the GPS Chart Plotter.
6. Apply a small amount or RTV to the underside 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.
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Figure 2.3.0 - Installing the External GPS antenna (I)

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0.78" [Ø20 mm]
0.13” [Ø3.2mm]
GPS OVERALL 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 Input
3 Brown Smart GPS NMEA Output
4NC
5NC
6 Black/Yellow Battery Ground
2.4 CONNECTIONS
The CPF180i and CPF300i have connectors that allow them to be connected to a power
supply, optional WAAS GPS antenna, NMEA Devices* such as Optional Video Camera
(CPF300i only) VHFs, AIS Receiver, Digital Instruments and autopilots.
NOTE
TheGPSChartPlottercan sendmanysentencestoexternal NMEAdevices*.TheNMEAOutput
wires are yellow and white (CPF180i and CPF300i) and white (CPF300i). If you have connected
devices as shown in the following table and need to feed NMEA to other devices (Autopilot,
RADAR…) you can parallel wires from the yellow, brown or white wires to other devices.
NOTE*
RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface
2.4.0 CPF180i Connection Table
Power Data 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 devices** Default is NMEA0183
5 Brown Port1 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices** 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 devices** Default is NMEA0183 with APA, APB, BOD,
GGA, GLL, RMC and XTE sentences*

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*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
Instrument).Ifthe Autopilot connections are made toPort3(Yellowwire) and the Autopilot
isnotreadingthesentences,changetheconnectionstoPort1(Brownwire)andchangethe
sentences to APA, APB, BOD, GGA, GLL, RMC and XTE.
**NOTE
RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface.
2.4.1 CPF180i Connections
2.4.1.0 DC Power Connection
Battery
10-35Vdc
Red
2A
Fuse
Black Switch
+
-
Optional WAAS GPS
ntennaa
CPF180i
PWR&ACC1Cable
Transducer
2.4.1.1 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 1Input
Yellow Port 3Output
AIS
PWR & ACC 1 Cable
Transducer