Standard Horizon CP180 User manual

CP180/CP180i
CP300/CP300i
Owner's Manual
Color GPS Chart Plotters

WARNING!!!
ElectronicchartsdisplayedbytheGPSChartPlotterarebelievedtobeaccurateand
reliable, but are not intended to be a substitute for the official charts, which should
remainyourmainreferenceforallmattersrelatedtotheexecutionofsafenavigation.
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
undesiredoperation.
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.
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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
incidentalorconsequentialdamagesinconnectionwiththeperformanceoruseof
this material.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................10
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 10
1.1 PACKING LIST .......................................................................................................11
1.1.0 CP180/CP180i Packing List ......................................................................11
1.1.1 CP300/CP300i Packing List ......................................................................11
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................................. 12
1.3 RADAR UNIT SUPPLIED BY SI-TEX USA............................................................12
2. GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................... 13
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER ............................................................ 13
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING ..........................................................................................13
2.2 CP180 AND CP300 FLUSH MOUNTING ..............................................................14
2.3 MOUNTING THE CP180 OR THE CP300 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA .............15
2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna ......................................................................16
2.4 CONNECTIONS .....................................................................................................16
2.4.0 CP180/CP180i Connection Table.............................................................. 17
2.4.1 CP300/CP300i Connection Table.............................................................. 18
2.4.2 CP180/CP180i Connections ......................................................................19
2.4.3 CP300/CP300i Connections ......................................................................20
2.5 BATTERY CONNECTIONS ................................................................................... 22
2.6 NMEA CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................22
2.7 GPS POSITION ON A VHF RADIO .......................................................................22
2.8 OPTIONAL BLACK BOX FISH FINDER ................................................................23
2.9 RADAR ANTENNA (USA ONLY) ...........................................................................23
2.10 PERSONAL COMPUTER CONNECTIONS........................................................... 23
2.11 NMEA DATA PAGE................................................................................................24
2.12 CP300/CP300i VIDEO INPUT................................................................................24
2.12.0 Video Camera Input ................................................................................... 25
2.12.1 VCR or DVD Input...................................................................................... 25
2.13 DEMO MODE (For DEALER USE) ........................................................................ 26
3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ......................................................................................27
3.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................................27
3.0.0 The CP300/CP300i Soft Keys ...................................................................28
3.1 GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................28
3.1.0 Power On, Off and ShuttlePoint Knob operation ......................................28
3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home Mode .............................................................................30
3.1.2 Cursor and Menu selection speed............................................................. 30
3.1.3 Changing the Ship Icon .............................................................................31
3.1.4 Changing the backlight and contrast .........................................................31
3.1.5 Selecting North Up or Course Up ..............................................................31
3.2 AUTOMATIC TIME ................................................................................................. 32
3.3 SELECTING LORAN TD OR OTHER COORDINATE SYSTEM ..........................33
3.4 CHANGING THE CHART COLOR.........................................................................34
3.5 SELECTING LANGUAGE ......................................................................................34
3.6 SELECTING PAGES USING SOFT KEYS ON CP300/CP300i ............................35
3.7 CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS ON CP300/CP300i .........................................36
3.8 SETTINGS IN GENERAL SETUP MENU.............................................................. 37
3.9 ABOUT PAGE ........................................................................................................38

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4. FIND SERVICES............................................................................................................... 40
4.0 USING FIND SERVICES & MORE FUNCTIONS.................................................. 40
4.0.0 Port Services..............................................................................................40
4.0.1 Port.............................................................................................................41
4.0.2 Tide Stations ..............................................................................................41
4.0.3 Wrecks .......................................................................................................42
4.0.4 Obstructions ...............................................................................................43
4.0.5 Lakes Information ......................................................................................44
4.0.6 Lakes By Name.......................................................................................... 45
4.0.7 Points Of Interest .......................................................................................46
4.0.8 User Points ................................................................................................47
4.0.9 Coordinates................................................................................................47
4.0.10 Information .................................................................................................48
5. MAX CARTOGRAPHY OVERVIEW.................................................................................49
5.0 INSERTING THE C-CARD .....................................................................................49
6. MAP FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 51
6.0 MAX FUNCTIONS MENU ......................................................................................51
6.0.0 Zoom Type .................................................................................................51
6.0.1 Icon Size ....................................................................................................52
6.0.2 Place Name Size .......................................................................................52
6.0.3 Perspective View ....................................................................................... 53
6.0.4 Dynamic Nav-Aids .....................................................................................54
6.0.5 Safety Status Bar (DSI - Data Safety Indicator)........................................54
6.0.6 Satellite Imagery ........................................................................................55
6.0.7 Currents Prediction ....................................................................................55
6.0.8 Chart Language ......................................................................................... 56
6.0.9 Pictures or Diagrams .................................................................................57
How to show the Pictures or Diagrams of a Object ..................................57
6.0.10 Enhanced Port Info ....................................................................................58
7. CREATING MARKS ......................................................................................................... 59
7.0 CREATING A NEW MARK USING THE CHART PAGE .......................................59
7.1 EDITING A MARK ..................................................................................................59
7.1.0 Deleting a Mark or Waypoint .....................................................................60
7.1.1 Moving a Mark or Waypoint .......................................................................60
7.2 MARKS/WAYPOINTS LIST ................................................................................... 61
7.3 CREATING A NEW MARK WITH THE USER POINTS LIST ...............................62
7.4 GOTO CURSOR, ROUTE AND MARK..................................................................63
8. MAN OVER BOARD (MOB) FUNCTION .........................................................................65
8.0 PLACING A MOB POINT .......................................................................................65
8.1 DELETING A MOB POINT .....................................................................................65
9. ROUTES ...........................................................................................................................66
9.0 CREATING A ROUTE USING WAYPOINTS ........................................................ 66
9.1 CHANGING THE NAME OF A ROUTE .................................................................67
9.2 CREATING AN OLYMPIC ROUTE ........................................................................67
9.3 MAKING ADDITIONAL ROUTES...........................................................................68
9.4 CREATING A ROUTE USING MARKS ON THE CHART PAGE ..........................68
9.5 INSERTING A WAYPOINT INTO A ROUTE ......................................................... 69
9.6 GOTO A ROUTE ....................................................................................................69
9.6.0 Using [GOTO] to select Route...................................................................69
9.6.1 Using the ShuttlePoint knob ......................................................................70
9.7 DELETING A ROUTE.............................................................................................70

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9.8 OTHER SETTINGS IN ROUTE MENU .................................................................. 71
9.8.0 Route Check .............................................................................................. 71
10. TRACKS............................................................................................................................73
10.0 TRACKING .............................................................................................................73
10.0.0 Saving and starting a new Track ...............................................................74
10.0.1 Deleting a Track......................................................................................... 74
10.0.2 Other settings.............................................................................................74
10.1 TRIP LOG ...............................................................................................................75
10.1.0 Using the Trip Log...................................................................................... 75
10.1.1 Setup / Reset .............................................................................................75
11. USER C-CARD .................................................................................................................76
11.0 USER C-CARD MENU ...........................................................................................76
11.0.0 Formatting the optional User C-CARD ......................................................76
11.0.1 Transferring files to the optional User C-CARD ........................................ 76
11.0.2 Loading a file from the optional User C-CARD .........................................77
11.0.3 Deleting a file from the optional User C-CARD ......................................... 77
11.0.4 Refreshing the optional User C-CARD ......................................................77
12. PAGES .............................................................................................................................. 78
12.0 CHART PAGE.........................................................................................................79
12.0.0 For CP300/CP300i Focus Soft Key on Dual Chart Page.........................80
12.0.1 For CP180/CP180i Change Focus on Dual Chart Page ..........................80
12.0.2 Single Chart Page......................................................................................81
12.0.3 Window Selections ....................................................................................81
12.0.4 Customizing the Data Windows ................................................................82
12.0.5 Additional Functions on Chart Page.......................................................... 83
12.0.6 Turning Off Information on Icon Points .....................................................83
12.0.7 Display Mode .............................................................................................83
12.0.8 Marine Settings ..........................................................................................84
12.0.9 Depth Settings ...........................................................................................85
12.0.10Land Settings .............................................................................................85
12.0.11Chart Settings ............................................................................................ 86
12.0.12Underwater Objects Settings .....................................................................87
12.1 CUSTOMIZING CHART SETTINGS ......................................................................87
12.2 NAVIGATION PAGE .............................................................................................. 88
12.3 HIGHWAY PAGE ...................................................................................................89
12.4 CELESTIAL PAGE .................................................................................................89
12.5 GPS STATUS PAGE .............................................................................................. 90
12.5.0 WAAS/EGNOS Setting..............................................................................90
12.5.1 Setup Menu................................................................................................91
12.6 NMEA DISPLAY PAGE ..........................................................................................91
12.7 NMEA DATA PAGE................................................................................................92
12.8 NMEA TREND PAGES ..........................................................................................93
12.9 VHF DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ....................................................................94
12.9.0 Interfacing ..................................................................................................94
12.9.1 Distress Call ............................................................................................... 95
12.9.2 Position Request........................................................................................95
13. ADVANCEDSETTINGS ................................................................................................... 96
13.0 INPUT/OUTPUT (NMEA, AIS, RADAR) ................................................................96
13.1 NAVIGATE..............................................................................................................96
13.1.0 Loran TD ....................................................................................................97
13.2 COMPASS ..............................................................................................................97

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13.3 ALARMS .................................................................................................................97
13.4 SIMULATION ..........................................................................................................98
13.4.0 Navigating a Route in Simulation mode ....................................................99
13.5 DSC POLLING........................................................................................................99
14. AIS ...................................................................................................................................100
14.0 SYSTEM DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................100
14.1 MENU....................................................................................................................101
14.2 AIS SETUP ...........................................................................................................101
14.3 QUICK INFO ON AIS TARGET............................................................................101
14.4 LIST.......................................................................................................................102
14.5 AIS TARGET COLORS ........................................................................................102
15. C-WEATHER SERVICE.................................................................................................. 103
15.0 C-WEATHER SERVICE MENU ...........................................................................103
15.0.0 Download .................................................................................................103
15.0.1 Copy From User C-CARD .......................................................................104
15.0.2 Weather Forecast ....................................................................................104
15.0.3 Real Time View ........................................................................................ 104
15.0.4 Type of Data ............................................................................................104
16. MOBILARM .....................................................................................................................105
16.0 MOBILARM-GPS CHART PLOTTER CONNECTION .........................................105
16.1 SOFTWARE SETUP ............................................................................................106
16.2 MOBILARM STATUS ...........................................................................................106
16.3 MOBILARM PTX...................................................................................................107
16.3.0 MOBILARM MOB alert is received ..........................................................107
16.4 PLACING CURSOR ON THE PTX ICON ............................................................108
16.4.0 Delete PTX ...............................................................................................109
16.4.1 Goto PTX .................................................................................................109
16.4.2 The MOBILARM Alarm Status List..........................................................110
17. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 111
18. TECHNICAL TESTS .......................................................................................................112
18.0 SYSTEM TEST .....................................................................................................112
18.0.0 RAM Menu (reset)....................................................................................112
18.0.1 DIM Menu.................................................................................................112
18.0.2 Cartridges.................................................................................................113
18.0.3 Serial Ports ..............................................................................................113
19. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 114
19.0 CP180/CP180i SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................114
19.1 CP300/CP300i SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................115
19.2 OPTIONAL WAAS GPS RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS....................................116
20. APPENDIX: TERMS ....................................................................................................... 117
ANALYTICALINDEX ............................................................................................................ 119

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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 CP180, CP300 (with external GPS antenna) and CP180i, CP300i (with internal GPS
antenna) are precision-crafted high-performance receivers for the Global Positioning
System(WAASGPS)constellationofsatellitesthatprovidepreciselocationdatawithahost
ofnavigation features and are ideal for nautical use and sealed against water ingress. The
GPSChartPlotterishousedinrugged,impact-resistantcaseswithoutstandingergonomic
design for effortless operation. The CP180, CP180i and CP300, CP300i are
IP56 water resistent.
The advanced features of the GPS Chart Plotter include:
·Direct sunlight-readable color LCD display
·CP180i/CP300i - Internal 50 Channel WAAS GPS
·Fish Finder capable when the optional FF52550/200kHz(Black BoxFishFinder)are
installed
·Capable of using a RADAR Antenna (USA ONLY)
·C-MAP BYJEPPESEN NT+/MAX cartography compatible
·Improved Worldwide background showing detail up to 2.0 NM
·CP180/CP300 - WAAS GPS antenna, bracket and flush mounting hardware
·CP300/CP300i - Video Input with ”picture-in-picture” display
·Dual chart window with independent zoom levels
·Satellite images on base chart
·Selectablesailboatandpowerboatshipiconswithredandgreenforportandstarboard
·Compass Rose indication around ship icon
·RouteChecking
·Color Targets AIS
·Dedicated AIS List page
·Navigate to an Olympic Route
·SOG Speed Filter function to resolve erratic speed readings in rough seas
·3000 Marks / 50 Routes / 10000 Track Points
·User selectable data fields
·NMEA Data pages
·CP180/CP180i - 3 NMEA Outputs and 2 Inputs (2 Inputs FOR CP180i)
CP300/CP300i - 5 NMEA Outputs and 3 Inputs (2 Inputs FOR CP300i)
·Connections to and from STANDARD HORIZON compatible DSC VHF’s for Distress

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and Position Request calls
·3 year limited warranty, lifetime flat rate
NOTE
The screen imagines on this manual refer to the CP180/CP180i Chart Plotters unless specified.
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 CP180/CP180i 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 (CP180 ONLY)
EM016N550 Flush mounting template (CP180 ONLY)
Q7000619A GPS ANT Unit GSU-5H Series UX0GSU51SD* (CP180 ONLY)
EM022U108 Owner’s Manual
EM023U510 Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: “*” is a revision number
1.1.1 CP300/CP300i Packing List
PART CODE ITEM
S8002224A External bracket
S8002225 Mounting knob with two washers
S8002235 Dust cover
T9101553 PWR & ACC 1 cable
T9101553 ACC 2 cable
S8002223 Flush mounting screws (CP300 ONLY)
EM022U500 Flush mounting template (CP300 ONLY)
XUCMP0052 2 Amp fuse and holder
Q7000619A GPS ANT Unit GSU-5H Series UX0GSU51SD* (CP300 ONLY)
EM022U108 Owner’s Manual
EM023U510 Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: “*” is a revision number

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1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
1.3 RADAR UNIT SUPPLIED BY SI-TEX USA
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
ForUKcustomers:PleasecontacttheStandardHorizonAuthorizeddealer,STANDARDHORIZON
product technical support or SI-TEX directly for additional information.
For European customers: Please contact your local dealer for information.

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2. GETTING STARTED
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
selectionitem.
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER
TheCP180andCP300areavailableineitherinternalorexternalGPSantennavariants.The
internalGPSversionsCP180iandCP300iaredesignedforbracketmountonlyandsupplied
onlywiththe mounting bracket. TheexternalGPSversions CP180 and CP300aredesigned
for bracket or flush mount and are supplied with both bracket and flush mounting kits.
NOTE
Flush mounting of the internal GPS version of the CP180i or CP300i may result in a significantly
reduced GPS performance or no fix at all when using the internal antenna.
Bothexternaland internal GPSmodelsmaybe flush mounted,butthe user should ascertain
that they can obtain a satisfactory GPS fix when using the internal GPS version. If this is not
possible,thentheoptionalexternalGPSantenna[UX0GSU51SD]mayberequiredtoreceive
GPS signals at sufficient strength to enable a satisfactory fix. The Flush mounting kit is
availableasanoptionforthoseCP180iorCP300iuserswhowishtoflushmounttheirplotter.
WhenanexternalGPS antennais usedwith theCP180i orCP300i,theinternalGPSaerial
must be switched off. This can be done using the following procedure:
1. Turn the CP180i and CP300i 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].
Figure 2.0 - GPS Setup menu
5. Press [CLR] to exit the GPS SETUP menu.
6. ConfirmtheGPSStatuspageisshowingsatellitesignalstrengthbarsandreceiveafix.
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING
TheCP180/CP180iandCP300/CP300icanbemountedusingthesuppliedswivelmounting
bracket. Before installing ensure the area the bracket is mounted to is strong enough to
support the weight of the GPS Chart Plotter especially while under way.

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Afterthelocationisfound,attachthemountingbasetotheareausingthesuppliedhardware.
Figure 2.1 - Example of Bracket installation (CP180 on the left side and CP300 on the right side)
2.2 CP180 AND CP300 FLUSH MOUNTING
The CP180 and CP300 are supplied with a flush mount template for the cutout hole and
screw holes required to install the GPS Chart Plotter.
NOTE
Before drilling holes make sure there is enough room to mount the GPS Chart Plotter and there
arenoobstructions.
Figure 2.2 - Example of CP180 Flush installation

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Figure 2.2a - Example of CP300 Flush installation
1. Afteralocationis found, peelthetemplate labelfromthe backingandapply thelabelto
the mounting area.
2. Drillaholeinoneareaofthecutoutareathatwillallowthebladeofajigsawtobeinserted.
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.
2.3 MOUNTING THE CP180 OR THE CP300 EXTERNAL GPS
ANTENNA
The CP180 and CP300 are supplied with an external WAAS GPS antenna with 15 meter
ofroutingcable.Thisantennaisdesignedtobemountedonabase,installedonanextension
or even 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
the GPS Status Page).
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.

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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.
S8002348
Figure 2.3.0 - Installing the External GPS Antenna
Smart GPS Cable FOR CP180/CP180i AND CP300/CP300i
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 GPS Chart Plotter has connectors that are used to connect to the power supply, GPS
Antenna(CP180AND CP300ONLY),optional FF525 50/200kHz BLACKBOXFISHFINDER
and to NMEA Devices* such as VHFs, AIS Receivers, digital instruments and autopilots.

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NOTE
TheGPSChartPlottercan sendmanysentencestoexternal NMEAdevices*.TheNMEAOutput
wiresareyellow andwhite.If youhaveconnected devicesasshown inthetable onthenext page
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 CP180/CP180i Connection Table
12VDC Power 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 Port2 Input Connect to FF525 Default is Fish Finder
7 White Port2 Output Connect to FF525 Default is Fish Finder
8 Yellow Port3 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices*** Default is NMEA0183 with APA, APB, BOD,
GGA, GLL, RMC and BOD sentences**
NOTE*: AIS RECEIVER OPTION
WhenanoptionalAISreceiverisconnected,Port1(orotherPorttheAISisconnectedto)oftheNMEA
In/Out Connections menu must be changed to AIS 38400 as shown below for communications.
When AIS 38400 is selected the Output Port is disabled.
1. FromtheChartpage,press[MENU],movetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightSETUPMENUand
press[ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. MovetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightIN/OUTCONNECTIONSandpress[ENT]ormovethe
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT1 INPUT and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to select AIS 38400 and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
6. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown.
NOTE** AUTOPILOT CONNECTION
CaremustbetakenwhenconnectingtheGPSChartPlottertoanAutopilot.NormallyPort3(Yellow
wire)willbeusedtoconnecttoanAutopilotinput,howeverolderautopilotsmaynotbeabletoread
the sentences due to the talker ID that is being used (II Integrated Instrument). If the Autopilot
connections aremadetoPort3(Yellowwire)andtheAutopilotisnotreadingthesentences,change
theconnectionsto Port1(Brown wire)andchange thesentencesto APA,APB,BOD, GGA,GLL,
RMC and XTE.
NOTE***
RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface.

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2.4.1 CP300/CP300i Connection Table
12VDC Power 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 Port 1 Input Connect to Output of NMEA devices** Default is NMEA0183
5 Brown Port 1 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices** Default is NMEA0183 with GGA, GLL, RMC,
XTE, DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW sentences
6 Grey Port2 Input Connect to FF525 Default is Fish Finder
7 White Port2 Output Connect to FF525 Default is Fish Finder
8 Yellow Port 3 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices** Default is NMEA0183 with APA, APB, BOD,
GGA, GLL, RMC and BOD sentences
NMEA ACC 2 Cable
Pin Wire Color Description Connection Example Additional Comments
1 Black NC
2 Red NC
3 Green NMEA Common Common (ground) for NMEA devices**
4 Blue Port 4 Input Connect to Output of NMEA devices** Default is NMEA0183*
5 Brown Port 4 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices** Default is NMEA0183 with GLL, RMB, RMC
and XTE sentences
6 Grey Port 5 Input Connect to Output of NMEA devices** Default is NMEA0183
7 White Port 5 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices** Default is NMEA0183 with GLL, RMB, RMC
and XTE sentences
8 Yellow NC
NOTE*: AIS RECEIVER OPTION
WhenanoptionalAISreceiverisconnected,Port4(orotherPorttheAISisconnectedto)oftheNMEA
In/Out Connections menu must be changed to AIS 38400 as shown below for communications.
When AIS 38400 is selected the Output Port is disabled.
1. FromtheChartpage,press[MENU],movetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightSETUPMENUand
press[ENT].
2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. MovetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightIN/OUTCONNECTIONSandpress[ENT]ormovethe
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT4 INPUT and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to select AIS 38400 and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
6. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown.
NOTE**
RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface.
Video Connector
Pin Description Connection Example
1 Ground Connect to Video Signal Ground of DVD/VCR/Video Cameras
2 + 9 / 12 VDC Connect to Video Cameras Power Input
3 Video Signal + Connect to Video Signal + (NTSC/PAL) of DVD/VCR/Video Cameras

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2.4.2 CP180/CP180i Connections
2.4.2.0 DC Power Connection
2.4.2.1 Connection of the FF525 (or FF520), AIS receiver, VHF and Autopilot
SMART GPS
Antenna
CP180
Battery
10-35Vdc
Red
2A
Fuse
Black Switch
+
-
VHF
PILOT
Green
Blue
Brown
Gray
White
NMEA Common
Port 1 Input
Port 1 Output
Port 2Input
Port 2Output
Yellow Port 3Output
AIS
PWR & ACC 1 Cable
SMART GPS
Antenna
CP180
Battery
10-35Vdc
Red
2A
Fuse
Black Switch
+
-
Tee
Optional
Fish Finder
Transducer
VHF
Green
Blue
Brown
Gray
White
NMEA Common
Port 1 Input
Port 1 Output
Port 2Input
Port 2Output
Yellow Port 3Output
AIS
PWR & ACC 1 Cable

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NOTE
Port2 Input and Output is used by the optional FF525 (or FF520). In the diagram above you will
notice Port2 Input and Output wires are shown in gray and not used.
2.4.2.2 AIS Setup
TheCP180orCP180ihastobesetuptobeabletoreceiveNMEAinformationfromtheAIS
receiver.The GPSChart Plotter readsthe AISNMEAmessageVMD,type1,2,3and5for
AISClassAandtype18,19,24forAISClassB.Selecttheusedportandtransmissionspeed
by following the procedure:
1. Press[MENU],movetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightSETUPMENUandpress[ENT].
2. MovetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightADVANCEDSETUP andpress[ENT]ormove
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENT] or
move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT1 INPUT and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
5. MovetheShuttlePoint knobup/downtoselectAIS38400 andpress[ENT] ormovethe
ShuttlePoint knob to the right. NOTE
IfanAIS receiveris notconnected,Port1 Inputcanbe connectedtomost DSCVHF’s forposition
polling.
2.4.3 CP300/CP300i Connections
2.4.3.0 DC Power Connection

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2.4.3.1 Connection a VideoCamera, FF525, AIS receiver, VHF and Autopilot
NOTE
Port2 Input and Output is used by the optional FF525. In the diagram above you will notice Port2
Input and Output wires are shown in gray and not used.
Port4,and5 Outputsarecan beconnectedto NMEAdevices*capable oflistening toNMEA0183
sentences.
Port4, and 5 Inputs can be connected to NMEA devices* capable of outputting to NMEA0183
sentences.
The Input and Output baud rate for each Port is set using the Advanced
Setup>In/Out Connections menu. For example if Port1 is set for AIS 38400, the
Input Port operates at 38400 baud and the Output Port is disabled.
NOTE*
RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface
2.4.3.2 AIS Setup
The CP300orCP300i has to be set up to be able to receive NMEA information from the AIS
receiver.The GPSChart Plotter readsthe AISNMEAmessageVMD,type1,2,3and5for
AISClassAandtype18,19,24forAISClassB.Selecttheusedserialportandtransmission
speed by following the procedure:

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1. Press[MENU],movetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightSETUPMENUandpress[ENT].
2. MovetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightADVANCEDSETUP andpress[ENT]ormove
the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENT] or
move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
4. MovetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightPORT4INPUT(orotherPorttheAISisconnected
to) and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
5. MovetheShuttlePoint knobup/downtoselectAIS38400 andpress[ENT] ormovethe
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
2.5 BATTERY CONNECTIONS
1. TheGPSChartPlottersaresuppliedwithafuseandholder.Thisfuseshouldbeinstalled
into the Black wire to protect the NMEA Output/Input circuits from possible damaged.
2. Connect the Red and Black wires from the GPS Chart Plotter to a 12VDC source as
directly as possible.
2.6 NMEA CONNECTIONS
The GPS Chart Plotter can be connected to external devices with NMEA and display
information,examples:
·DSC VHF Radio
·Depth Sounder, Speed Log, Wind Instrument, Autopilot etc.
·Radar (USA ONLY)
·PersonalComputer
·AIS receiver
·MOBILARM System
2.7 GPS POSITION ON A VHF RADIO
STANDARD HORIZON has pioneered Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on VHF radios.
AdvancementsinDSChavemadeitpossibletoshowthecoordinatesofavesselthathas
transmitted a DSC Distress Call or even Polled the location of another vessel and show
the position of that vessel on the display of STANDARD HORIZON VHFs.
STANDARDHORIZONhastakenthisfeatureonestepfurther.iftheGPSChartPlottersare
connectedtoaDSCcapableVHF,thevesselinDistressorthepolledpositionofthevessel
is shown on the display of the GPS Chart Plotter, making it easy to navigate to the location
of the vessel. This is a great feature that could save someone’s life or for anyone wanting
to know the position of another vessel.
Other DSC VHF Manufactures
GPS Chart Plotter Description VHF
Green NMEA Common Ground Connect to NMEA Ground
Brown NMEA Positive Output Connect to NMEA Input
Blue NMEA Positive Input * Connect to NMEA Output (if available)
*Somemanufacturers ofDSCVHF’sarenotcapableofoutputtingNMEA DSCand DSEsentences to
theGPSChartPlotter. RefertotheOwner’sManualandconfirmtheVHFcanoutputNMEADSCand
DSEsentences. NOTE
Refer to VHF Digital Selective Calling section for operation.