Standart Horizon CPF180i User manual

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

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Copyright 2012. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Printed in Italy.
No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
OM CODE: S4x2SH5c_0ww 16.60iD78 & S4x2SH8wc_0ww 16.60iD80 - 241012
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.
Thereis no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance. If this
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.

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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 experien-
ced 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.
·Because we frequently update our software and applications, the pictures shown
through this Owner’s Manual may be slightly different from what you see.
CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE GPS CHART PLOTTER SCREEN
CleaningoftheGPSChartPlotterscreenisaveryimportantoperationandmustbe
done carefully. Since the surface is covered by a antireflective coating, the
procedure for cleaning all the surfaces can be performed using the following
procedure:Useaclean,soft,lint-freeclothtocleantheglass.Werecommendusing
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
orlenscloth intoa triangularshape, moistenthe tipand usethe indexfinger behind
a corner to move the cloth across the surface in overlapping side to side strokes.
If the cloth is too wet, 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................11
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................11
1.1 PACKING LIST .......................................................................................................12
1.1.0 CPF180i Packing List ................................................................................12
1.1.1 CPF300i Packing List ................................................................................12
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................13
1.3 OPTIONAL DOME OR OPEN ARRAY RADAR ANTENNAS................................13
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................... 14
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER ............................................................ 14
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING ..........................................................................................14
2.2 FLUSH MOUNTING................................................................................................15
2.3 MOUNTING THE OPTIONAL EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA .................................16
2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna ......................................................................17
2.4 CONNECTIONS .....................................................................................................18
2.4.0 CPF180i Connection Table........................................................................ 18
2.4.1 CPF180i Connections ................................................................................19
2.4.2 CPF300i Connection Table........................................................................ 20
2.4.3 CPF300i Connections ................................................................................20
2.5 BATTERY CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................21
2.6 NMEA CONNECTIONS.......................................................................................... 21
2.7 GPS POSITION ON A VHF RADIO ....................................................................... 22
2.8 RADAR ANTENNA (USA ONLY) ...........................................................................22
2.9 PERSONAL COMPUTER CONNECTIONS...........................................................22
2.10 NMEA DATA PAGE................................................................................................23
2.11 CPF300i: VIDEO INPUT.........................................................................................24
2.11.0 Video Camera Input ................................................................................... 24
2.11.1 VCR or DVD Input...................................................................................... 24
2.12 DEMO MODE (For DEALER USE) ........................................................................25
3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ......................................................................................27
3.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................................27
3.0.0 CPF300i: 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
Cursor Mode ..............................................................................................30
Home Mode................................................................................................ 30
3.1.2 Cursor and Menu selection speed.............................................................30
3.1.3 Changing the Ship Icons ...........................................................................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 ......................................................................................35
3.6 CPF300i: SELECTING PAGES USING SOFT KEYS ...........................................36
3.7 CPF300i: CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS ........................................................ 36
3.8 SETTINGS IN GENERAL SETUP MENU..............................................................37

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3.9 ABOUT PAGE ........................................................................................................39
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 CPF300i: Focus Soft Key on Dual Chart page ......................................... 80
12.0.1 CPF180i: 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
12.4.0 Changing date............................................................................................89
12.5 GPS STATUS PAGE .............................................................................................. 90
12.5.0 WAAS/EGNOS Setting..............................................................................91
12.5.1 GPS Setup Menu .......................................................................................91
12.6 NMEA DISPLAY PAGE ..........................................................................................91
12.6.0 Changing the NMEA page windows ..........................................................92
12.7 NMEA DATA PAGE................................................................................................92
12.8 NMEA TREND PAGES ..........................................................................................93
12.9 HF DIGIAL SELECTVE CALLNG...........................................................................94
12.9.0 Interfacing ..................................................................................................94
CPF180i: Interfacing to VHF Radio ...........................................................94
CPF300i: Interfacing to VHF Radio ...........................................................95
12.9.1 Distress Call............................................................................................... 95
12.9.2 Position Request........................................................................................ 95
13. ADVANCED SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 96
13.0 INPUT/OUTPUT (NMEA, AIS, RADAR) ................................................................96

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13.0.0 Input ...........................................................................................................96
13.0.1 Ouput .........................................................................................................96
13.1 NAVIGATE..............................................................................................................97
13.1.0 Loran TD ....................................................................................................98
13.2 COMPASS ..............................................................................................................98
13.3 ALARMS .................................................................................................................98
13.4 SIMULATION ..........................................................................................................99
13.4.0 Navigating a Route in Simulation Mode ..................................................100
13.5 DSC POLLING...................................................................................................... 100
14. AIS ...................................................................................................................................101
14.0 SYSTEM DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................... 101
14.1 MENU....................................................................................................................102
14.2 AIS SETUP ........................................................................................................... 102
14.3 QUICK INFO ON AIS TARGET............................................................................ 102
14.4 LIST.......................................................................................................................103
14.5 AIS TARGET COLORS ........................................................................................103
15. C-WEATHER SERVICE.................................................................................................. 104
15.0 C-WEATHER SERVICE MENU ...........................................................................104
15.0.0 Download .................................................................................................104
15.0.1 Copy From User C-CARD .......................................................................105
15.0.2 Weather Forecast ....................................................................................105
15.0.3 Real Time View ........................................................................................ 105
15.0.4 Type of Data ............................................................................................105
16. MOBILARM .....................................................................................................................106
16.0 MOBILARM-GPS CHART PLOTTER CONNECTION .........................................106
16.1 SOFTWARE SETUP ............................................................................................107
16.2 MOBILARM STATUS ...........................................................................................107
16.3 MOBILARM PTX...................................................................................................108
16.3.0 MOBILARM MOB alert is received ..........................................................108
16.4 PLACING CURSOR ON THE PTX ICON ............................................................109
16.4.0 Delete PTX ............................................................................................... 110
16.4.1 Goto PTX .................................................................................................110
16.4.2 The MOBILARM Alarm Status List..........................................................111
17. FISH FINDER..................................................................................................................113
17.0 ENABLE/DISABLE ...............................................................................................113
17.1 UNDERSTANDING THE FISH FINDER PAGE ................................................... 114
17.1.1 Understanding the Fish Finder display ....................................................115
17.2 DISPLAYING THE FISH FINDER PAGE............................................................. 116
17.2.0 Auto Full page .......................................................................................... 117
17.2.1 200kHz Full, 50kHz Full and 50&200kHz Display pages ........................ 117
17.2.2 200kHz and 50kHz Zoom pages .............................................................117
17.2.3 200kHz and 50kHz Fish/Chart pages...................................................... 118
CPF180i: Focus on Fish/Chart page .......................................................118
CPF300i: Focus Soft Key on Fish/Chart page ........................................118
17.2.4 CPF300i: Radar pages ............................................................................119
Fish/Radar/Chart page ............................................................................ 119
Radar Combo page..................................................................................119
Focus Soft Key ........................................................................................120
17.3 CPF300i: SOFT KEY OPERATION .....................................................................120
17.4 SETUP MENU ......................................................................................................121
17.5 FISH FINDER COLOR .........................................................................................121
17.6 PRESETS .............................................................................................................121

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17.7 FREQUENCY .......................................................................................................122
17.8 GAIN MODE .........................................................................................................122
17.8.0 Auto Mode................................................................................................122
17.8.1 Manual Mode ........................................................................................... 122
17.9 RANGE MENU......................................................................................................123
17.9.0 Range Mode.............................................................................................123
17.9.1 Depth........................................................................................................ 123
17.9.2 Shift ..........................................................................................................123
17.10 INTERFERENCE REJECTION ............................................................................124
17.11 SENSITIVITY MENU ............................................................................................124
17.11.0Gain..........................................................................................................124
17.11.1STC (Sensitivity Time Control) ................................................................124
17.11.2Surface Noise Filter .................................................................................126
17.12 DISPLAY SETUP.................................................................................................. 126
17.12.0Color Settings ..........................................................................................126
17.12.1Scrolling Speed........................................................................................127
17.12.2White Line ................................................................................................127
17.12.3Fish Symbols ...........................................................................................127
17.12.4A-Scope ...................................................................................................127
17.12.5Water Temperature.................................................................................. 127
17.13 TRANSDUCER SETUP ........................................................................................ 128
17.13.0Keel Offset ...............................................................................................128
17.13.1Calibrate Water Speed ............................................................................128
17.13.2Calibrate Water Temp .............................................................................128
17.13.3Set Defaults ............................................................................................. 128
17.14 ALARMS ...............................................................................................................128
17.14.0Shallow Water..........................................................................................129
17.14.1Deep Water..............................................................................................129
17.14.2Fish ..........................................................................................................129
17.14.3Temperature Upper.................................................................................. 129
17.14.4Temperature Lower..................................................................................129
17.14.5Temperature Rate....................................................................................129
17.15 SAVE SETTINGS TO USER C-CARD.................................................................129
17.16 LOAD SETTINGS FROM USER C-CARD ...........................................................130
17.17 RESTORE CURRENT PRESET DEFAULTS ......................................................130
18. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 131
19. TECHNICAL TESTS ....................................................................................................... 132
19.0 SYSTEM TEST .....................................................................................................132
19.0.0 RAM Menu (reset)....................................................................................132
19.0.1 DIM Menu.................................................................................................132
19.0.2 Cartridges.................................................................................................133
19.0.3 Serial Ports .............................................................................................. 133
20. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 134
20.0 CPF180i SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................134
20.1 CPF300i SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................135
20.2 FF MODULE SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................... 136
20.3 OPTIONAL WAAS GPS RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS.................................... 136
21. APPENDIX: TERMS .......................................................................................................137
ANALYTICALINDEX ............................................................................................................ 139

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the STANDARD HORIZON GPS Chart Plotter.
Whether this is your first STANDARD HORIZON product or not, we are committed to
ensuring your enjoyment and satisfaction with this unit. Our Technical support personnel
stand behind every product we sell. Post-Sales Support can be obtained from your dealer
or distributor. USA customers should contact STANDARD HORIZON on 714-827-7600 or
emailto[email protected].UKcustomersshouldcontactSTANDARDHORIZONon
01962866667oremail[email protected].Europeancustomersshould
contact their local dealer or distributor for support.
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 channels WAAS GPS
·CPF300i - Video Input with ”picture-in-picture” display
·Dual Chart page with independent zoom levels
·Built-in Fish Finder. Radar and AIS capable
·Selectablesailboatandpower boatShipIconswithredandgreen forportand starboard
·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 readings 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

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·Bottom Lock and White Line selections
·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.
AccessoriesandreplacementspartsmaybeorderedintheUSAbycontactingSTANDARD
HORIZON’s Parts department on 714-827-7600 Extn. 6800 or by email at
[email protected]. UK customers may contact STANDARD HORIZON on 01962
866667 or by email to [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 mounting template
XUCMP0052 2 Amp fuse and holder
EM022U109 Owner’s Manual
EM023U512 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 mounting template
XUCMP0052 2 Amp fuse and holder
EM022U109 Owner’s Manual
EM023U512 Quick Reference Guide

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1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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.
A GPS Receiver with antenna is located inside the CPF180i and CPF300i, which are
designedtobe bracketmounted. Bothmodels maybe flushmounted, howeveran 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].
Figure 2 - GPS Setup menu
5. Press [CLR] to exit the GPS SETUP menu.
6. ConfirmtheGPSStatuspageisshowingsatellitesignalstrengthbarsandreceiveafix.
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER
TheCPF180i andCPF300i are suppliedwith aswivelmounting bracketwhich allows them
to be dash mounted. When flush mounting, the optional GPS antenna may be needed to
receiveGPSsatellitesignals.RefertothefollowingimagesforBracketandFlushmounting.
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
Beforeinstalling ensure the area the bracket is mounted to is strong enough to support 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
The CPF180i and CPF300i are supplied with a flush mounting 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
are no obstructions.
Figure 2.2 - Example of Flush installation on CPF180i

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Figure 2.2a - Example of Flush installation on CPF300i
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.
M4 threaded
M4 threaded
20 mm4mm
27 mm
Figure 2.2.0 - Mounting Screws
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.

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Choose a location for the antenna that has a clear view of the sky and is not located within
3Ft of a Radar or other transmitting antennas. Ensure there are no major obstructions or
fixturesintheimmediateproximitytotheantenna.Theantennareliesondirect“lineofsight”
satellitereception. Ifyou are unsureof the chosenlocation, temporarilymount the 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.
2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna
NOTE
Beforedrilling holes,it isrecommended theantennabe 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 (I)

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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
TheGPS ChartPlottercan sendmany sentencestoexternal NMEAdevices*. TheNMEAOutput
wiresareYellowandWhite(CPF180iandCPF300i) andWhite(CPF300i). Ifyouhaveconnected
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 NMEA-0183
5 Brown Port1 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices** DefaultisNMEA-0183withGGA,GLL,RMC,
DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW and XTE sentences
6 Grey NC
7 White NC
8 Yellow Port3 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices** Defaultis NMEA-0183 with APA,APB, BOD,
GGA, GLL, RMC and XTE sentences*
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
theconnections to Port1(Brown wire)andchange thesentences to APA,APB, BOD, GGA,GLL,
RMC and XTE.
NOTE**
RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface.

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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 1 Input
Yellow Port 3 Output
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 1Output
Yellow Port 3 Output
PWR & ACC 1 Cable
Transducer
Optional WAAS GPS
antenna
2.4.1.2 AIS Setup
TheCPF180ihastobesetuptobeabletoreceiveNMEAinformationfromtheAISReceiver.
TheGPSChartPlotter readstheAISNMEAmessageVMD,type1,2,3and5forAISClass
A and type 18, 19, 24 for AIS Class B. Select the used Port and transmission speed by
following the procedure:

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1. Press[MENU],movetheShuttlePointknobtohighlightSETUPMENUandpress[ENT].
2. MovetheShuttlePointknobto highlightADVANCED SETUP 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/down toselect AIS 38400 andpress [ENT] ormove the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right. NOTE
IfanAISReceiverisnotconnected,Port1InputcanbeconnectedtomostDSCVHF’sforpositionpolling.
NOTE
TheInputandOutputbaudrateforeachPortissetusingtheAdvancedSetup>In/OutConnections
menu.ForexampleifPort1issetforAIS38400,theInputandOutputbothoperateat38400baud.
2.4.2 CPF300i Connection Table
12VDC Power
Pin Wire Color Description Connection Example Additional Comments
1 Black Battery Ground & Connect to Battery Ground and
Common for and signal ground
NMEA devices*
2 Red Battery Positive Connect to Battery Positive
3 Green Port3 Input Connect to Output of NMEA devices* Default is NMEA-0183
4 Blue Port1 Input Connect to Output of NMEA devices* Default is NMEA-0183
5 Brown Port1 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices* Default is NMEA-0183 with GGA, GLL,
RMC, XTE, DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW
sentences
6 Gray Port2 Input Connect to Output of NMEA devices* Default is NMEA-0183
7 White Port2 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices* DefaultisNMEA0183withGGA,GLL,RMC
and XTE sentences
8 Yellow Port3 Output Connect to Input of NMEA devices* Default is NMEA-0183 with APA, APB,
BOD,GGA,GLL,RMCandBODsentences
NOTE*
RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface.
2.4.3 CPF300i Connections
2.4.3.0 DC Power Connection
CPF300i
Battery
10-35Vdc
Red
2A
Fuse
Black Switch
+
-
Optional WAAS GPS
antenna
PWR&ACC1Cable
Transducer

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2.4.3.1 Connection a VideoCamera, AIS Receiver, VHF and Autopilot
CPF300i
VIDEO
Camera
Battery
10-35Vdc
Red
2A
Fuse
Black
Switch
+
-
VHF
PILOT
Blue
Brown
Gray
Yellow
Port 1 Input
Port 1Output
Port2Input
Port3Output
PWR&ACC 1Cable
AIS
Transducer
Optional WAAS GPS
antenna
NOTE
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 and Output both operate at 38400 baud.
2.4.3.2 AIS Setup
TheCPF300ihastobesetuptobeabletoreceiveNMEAinformationfromtheAISReceiver.
TheGPSChartPlotter readstheAISNMEAmessageVMD,type1,2,3and5forAISClass
A and type 18, 19, 24 for AIS Class B. Select the used serial port and transmission speed
by following the procedure:
1. Press [MENU], move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press
[ENT].
2. MovetheShuttlePointknobto highlightADVANCEDSETUP 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 PORT2 INPUT and press [ENT] or move the
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
5. MovetheShuttlePoint knobup/down toselect AIS 38400 andpress [ENT] or movethe
ShuttlePoint knob to the right.
2.5 BATTERY CONNECTIONS
1. The GPS Chart Plotters are supplied with a fuse and holder. This fuse should be
installed 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: