Standart Horizont CP590 User manual

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CP590
12" WAAS GPS Chart Plotter
Owner's Manual
GPS Chart Plotters

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WARNING!!!
ElectronicchartsdisplayedbytheGPSChartPlotterarebelievedtobeaccurateand
reliable, but are not intended to be a substitute for the official charts, which should
remain your main reference for all matters related to the execution of safe
navigation.
Forthisreasonyoushouldalwayskeeptheofficialpublishedandapprovednautical
charts on board.
FCC Compliance Statement
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCClimitsforClassAdigitaldevices.This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installedorusedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsmaycauseharmfulinterference
with radio communications.
Thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstance.Ifthis
equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the
problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized STANDARD HORIZON dealer or other qualified service
technician if the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Copyright 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: S5e2SH12c_0ww 16.60eB40 - 051012

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CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE GPS CHART PLOTTER SCREEN
Cleaning of the GPS Chart Plotter screen is a very important operation and must be
donecarefully.Sincethesurface iscoveredbyaantireflectivecoating,theprocedure
for cleaning all the surfaces can be performed using the following procedure: use a
clean,soft,lint-freeclothtocleantheglass.Werecommendusingamicro-fibercloth.
Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner (isopropyl alcohol) onto the cloth.
Sprayingontheclothwillpreventoverspray.Foldtheclothorlensclothintoatriangular
shape, moisten the tip and use the index finger behind a corner to move the cloth
across the surface in overlapping side to side strokes. If the cloth is too wet, a
noticeablewetfilmwill beleft inits pathandyouwillneedtorepeattheprocess.Iftoo
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 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................10
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 10
1.1 PACKING LIST .......................................................................................................11
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................................. 11
1.3 RADAR UNIT SUPPLIED BY SI-TEX USA............................................................ 11
2. GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................... 12
2.0 MOUNTING THE GPS CHART PLOTTER ............................................................ 12
2.1 BRACKET MOUNTING ..........................................................................................12
2.2 FLUSH MOUNTING................................................................................................12
2.3 EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA MOUNTING .............................................................13
2.3.0 Flush mounting the antenna ......................................................................14
2.3.1 GPS cable ..................................................................................................14
2.3.2 GPS Antenna connections ........................................................................14
2.4 PWR Cable .............................................................................................................14
2.4.0 Battery connections ...................................................................................14
2.4.1 NMEA connections ....................................................................................15
Personal Computer connection / setup .....................................................16
Setting Up the COM Port ...........................................................................16
Send or Receive RTE and WPL ................................................................ 17
2.4.2 ACC2 connector.........................................................................................17
VHF connections .......................................................................................18
Video Input/Output..................................................................................... 18
3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................... 20
3.0 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................................20
3.0.1 The alphanumeric keys..............................................................................22
3.1 GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................. 22
3.1.0 Power On, Off and ShuttlePoint Knob operation ......................................22
3.1.1 Cursor Vs. Home Mode .............................................................................23
Cursor Mode ..............................................................................................23
Home Mode................................................................................................23
3.1.2 Cursor and Menu selection speed.............................................................24
3.1.3 Changing the Ship Icon .............................................................................24
3.1.4 Changing the Backlight and Contrast........................................................25
3.1.5 Selecting North Up or Course Up ..............................................................25
3.2 AUTOMATIC TIME ................................................................................................. 26
3.3 SELECTING LORAN TD OR OTHER COORDINATE SYSTEM ..........................27
3.4 CHANGING THE CHART COLOR.........................................................................28
3.5 SELECTING LANGUAGE ......................................................................................28
3.6 SELECTING PAGES WITH SOFT KEYS..............................................................29
3.7 CUSTOMIZING THE SOFT KEYS.........................................................................30
3.8 SETTINGS IN GENERAL SETUP MENU.............................................................. 30
3.9 ABOUT PAGE ........................................................................................................32
4. FIND SERVICES............................................................................................................... 33
4.0 USING FIND SERVICES & MORE FUNCTIONS ..................................................33
4.0.0 Port Services..............................................................................................33
4.0.1 Port............................................................................................................. 34
4.0.2 Tide Stations ..............................................................................................34

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4.0.3 Wrecks .......................................................................................................35
4.0.4 Obstructions...............................................................................................36
4.0.5 Lakes Information ...................................................................................... 36
4.0.6 Lakes By Name .........................................................................................38
4.0.7 Points Of Interest .......................................................................................39
4.0.8 User Points ................................................................................................ 39
4.0.9 Coordinates................................................................................................40
4.0.10 Information .................................................................................................40
5. MAX CARTOGRAPHY OVERVIEW.................................................................................42
5.0 BUILT-IN CHARTS .................................................................................................42
5.0.0 Coverage areas and details.......................................................................42
5.0.1 Updating Built-In Charts.............................................................................42
5.1 INSERTING THE OPTIONAL MAX C-CARD ........................................................43
6. CHART FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 45
6.0 MAX FUNCTIONS MENU ......................................................................................45
6.0.0 Zoom Type .................................................................................................45
6.0.1 Icon Size ....................................................................................................46
6.0.2 Place Name Size .......................................................................................46
6.0.3 Perspective View .......................................................................................47
6.0.4 Dynamic Nav-Aids .....................................................................................48
6.0.5 Safety Status Bar (DSI - Data Safety Indicator)........................................48
6.0.6 Satellite Imagery ........................................................................................49
6.0.7 Currents Prediction .................................................................................... 50
6.0.8 Chart Language ......................................................................................... 51
6.0.9 Pictures and Diagrams ..............................................................................51
How to show the Pictures or Diagrams of a Object ..................................52
6.0.10 Enhanced Port Info ....................................................................................53
7. CREATING MARKS ......................................................................................................... 54
7.0 CREATING A NEW MARK USING THE CHART PAGE .......................................54
7.1 EDITING A MARK ..................................................................................................54
7.1.0 Deleting a Mark or Waypoint .....................................................................55
7.1.1 Moving a Mark or Waypoint .......................................................................55
7.2 MARKS/WAYPOINTS LIST ...................................................................................56
7.3 CREATING/MODIFY A NEW MARK IN THE USER POINTS LIST......................57
7.4 GOTO CURSOR, ROUTE AND MARK..................................................................58
8. MAN OVER BOARD (MOB) FUNCTION .........................................................................60
8.0 PLACING A MOB POINT .......................................................................................60
8.1 DELETING A MOB POINT .....................................................................................60
9. ROUTES ...........................................................................................................................61
9.0 CREATING A ROUTE USING WAYPOINTS ........................................................ 61
9.1 CHANGING THE NAME OF A ROUTE .................................................................62
9.2 CREATING AN OLYMPIC ROUTE ........................................................................62
9.3 MAKING ADDITIONAL ROUTES...........................................................................63
9.4 CREATING A ROUTE USING MARKS ON THE CHART PAGE ..........................63
9.5 INSERTING A WAYPOINT INTO A ROUTE ......................................................... 64
9.6 GOTO A ROUTE ....................................................................................................64
9.6.0 Using [GOTO] to select Route...................................................................64
9.6.1 Using the ShuttlePoint knob ......................................................................65
9.7 DELETING A ROUTE.............................................................................................65
9.8 OTHER SETTINGS IN ROUTE MENU .................................................................. 66
9.8.0 Route Check ..............................................................................................66

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10. TRACKS............................................................................................................................68
10.0 TRACKING .............................................................................................................68
10.0.0 Saving and starting a new Track ...............................................................69
10.0.1 Deleting a Track.........................................................................................69
10.0.2 Other settings............................................................................................. 69
10.1 TRIP LOG ...............................................................................................................70
10.1.0 Using the Trip Log .....................................................................................70
10.1.1 Setup / Reset .............................................................................................70
11. USER C-CARD .................................................................................................................71
11.0 USER C-CARD MENU ...........................................................................................71
11.0.0 Formatting the optional User C-CARD ......................................................71
11.0.1 Transferring files to the optional User C-CARD ........................................72
11.0.2 Loading a file from the optional User C-CARD .........................................72
11.0.3 Deleting a file from the optional User C-CARD ......................................... 72
11.0.4 Changing the optional User C-CARD ........................................................72
12. PAGES .............................................................................................................................. 73
12.0 CHART PAGE.........................................................................................................74
12.0.0 Focus Soft Key on Dual Chart page..........................................................75
12.0.1 Single Chart page ......................................................................................76
12.0.2 Window Selections ....................................................................................76
12.0.3 Customizing the Data Windows ................................................................77
12.0.4 Additional Functions on Chart page .......................................................... 78
12.0.5 Turning Off Information on Icon Points .....................................................78
12.0.6 Display Mode .............................................................................................78
12.0.7 Marine Settings .......................................................................................... 79
12.0.8 Depth Settings ........................................................................................... 80
12.0.9 Land Settings .............................................................................................80
12.0.10Chart Settings ............................................................................................ 81
12.0.11Underwater Objects Settings .....................................................................82
12.1 CUSTOMIZING CHART SETTINGS ......................................................................82
12.2 NAVIGATION PAGE .............................................................................................. 83
12.3 HIGHWAY PAGE ...................................................................................................84
12.4 CELESTIAL PAGE .................................................................................................84
12.4.0 Changing date............................................................................................84
12.5 GPS STATUS PAGE .............................................................................................. 85
12.5.0 Setup Menu................................................................................................86
12.5.1 WAAS/EGNOS Setting..............................................................................86
12.6 NMEA DISPLAY PAGE ..........................................................................................86
12.6.0 Changing the NMEA Page Windows.........................................................87
12.7 NMEA DATA PAGE................................................................................................87
12.8 NMEA TREND PAGES ..........................................................................................88
12.9 VHF DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING ....................................................................89
12.9.1 Distress Call...............................................................................................90
12.9.2 Position Request........................................................................................ 90
13. ADVANCEDSETTINGS ...................................................................................................91
13.0 INPUT/OUTPUT (NMEA, AIS, RADAR) ................................................................91
13.0.0 Input ...........................................................................................................91
13.0.1 Ouput .........................................................................................................91
13.1 NAVIGATE..............................................................................................................92
13.1.0 Loran TD .................................................................................................... 92
13.2 COMPASS ..............................................................................................................93
13.3 ALARMS .................................................................................................................93

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13.4 SIMULATION ..........................................................................................................94
13.4.0 Navigating a Route in Simulation Mode ....................................................94
13.5 DSC POLLING........................................................................................................95
14. AIS .....................................................................................................................................96
14.0 SYSTEM DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................96
14.1 MENU......................................................................................................................97
14.2 AIS SETUP .............................................................................................................97
14.3 QUICK INFO ON AIS TARGET..............................................................................97
14.4 LIST.........................................................................................................................98
14.5 AIS TARGET COLORS ..........................................................................................98
15. C-WEATHER SERVICE.................................................................................................. 100
15.0 C-WEATHER SERVICE MENU ...........................................................................100
15.0.0 Download .................................................................................................100
15.0.1 Copy From Memory CARD......................................................................101
15.0.2 Forecast ...................................................................................................101
15.0.3 Real Time View........................................................................................101
15.0.4 Type of Data ............................................................................................101
16. MOBILARM .....................................................................................................................102
16.0 MOBILARM-GPS CHART PLOTTER CONNECTION .........................................102
16.1 SOFTWARE SETUP ............................................................................................103
16.2 MOBILARM STATUS ...........................................................................................103
16.3 MOBILARM PTX...................................................................................................104
16.3.0 MOBILARM MOB alert is received ..........................................................104
16.4 PLACING CURSOR ON THE PTX ICON ............................................................105
16.4.0 Delete PTX ............................................................................................... 105
16.4.1 Goto PTX .................................................................................................105
16.4.2 The MOBILARM Alarm Status List..........................................................106
17. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 107
18. TECHNICAL TESTS ....................................................................................................... 108
18.0 SYSTEM TEST .....................................................................................................108
18.0.0 RAM Menu (reset)....................................................................................108
18.0.1 DIM Menu.................................................................................................108
18.0.2 Cartridges (used by STANDARD HORIZON Technicians).....................109
18.0.3 Serial Ports (used by STANDARD HORIZON Technicians)...................109
19. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 110
19.0 OPTIONAL FF525 FISH FINDER SPECIFICATIONS.........................................111
19.1 OPTIONAL WAAS GPS RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS....................................112
20. APPENDIX: TERMS .......................................................................................................113
ANALYTICALINDEX ............................................................................................................115

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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. Customers should contact STANDARD HORIZON on
714-827-7600 or email to [email protected].
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
The CP590 is precision-crafted high-performance receiver for the Global Positioning
System (WAAS GPS) constellation of satellites that provide precise location data with a
hostof navigationfeaturesand areidealfor nauticaluseand sealedagainstwateringress.
The GPS Chart Plotter is housed in rugged, impact-resistant cases with outstanding
ergonomic design for effortless operation. The CP590 is IP56 water resistent.
The advanced features of the GPS Chart Plotter include:
·Built-InChartsforcoastalnavigationofUSAincludingAlaska,HawaiiandGreatLakes,
Canada, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Central America
·12-inch sunlight-readable display
·Full VGA 800 x 600 high resolution LCD
·WAAS GPS antenna with 30Ft of cable
·2 Video camera or DVD (NTSC or PAL) Inputs
·1 VGA Video Output, connects to compatible TV or monitor
·Customizable ”picture-in-picture” video window
·Fish Finder capable when the optional FF525 50/200kHz (Black Box Fish Finder) is
installed
·Capable of using a Radar Antenna (USA ONLY)
·Dual Chart page with independent zoom levels
·Selectable sailboat and power boat Ship Icons with red and green for port and
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
·C-MAP BYJEPPESEN NT+/MAX Cartography compatible
·Improved Worldwide background showing details up to 2.0Nm
·Connections to and from STANDARD HORIZON compatible DSC VHF’s for Distress
and Position Request calls
·3000 Marks / 50 Routes / 10000 Track Points
·3-years waterproof warranty

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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 replacements parts may be ordered in the USA by
contacting STANDARD HORIZON’s Parts department on 714-827-7600 Extn. 6800 or by
email at [email protected].
PART CODE ITEM
S8002251 External bracket (includes two knob-screws)
S8002252 Dust cover
T9101553 PWR ACC1 & ACC2 cable
S8002253 Flush mounting screws
Q7000619A GPS ANT Unit GSU-5H Series UX0GSU51SD*
EM054U101 Owner’s Manual
EM023U513 Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: “*” is a revision number
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
PleasecontacttotheSTANDARDHORIZONAuthorizeddealer,STANDARDHORIZONproduct
technical support or SI-TEX directly for additional information.