Cobra CM 300-005 User Manual

CM 300-005

C.P.S. (Cobra Positioning System)

Owner’s Manual

NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules: Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Modications or parts not approved by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies to Canadian Standard ICES-003.
CAN ICES-3B/NMB-3B.

Printed in China Part No. 480-1019-P Version B

Thank you for purchasing a CobraMarine C.P.S. (Cobra
Positioning System) external GPS receiver. Properly used, this
Cobra product will give you many years of reliable service.

You should nd all of the following items in the package with
your CobraMarine C.P.S. receiver. Included in this package:

CM 300-005 Unit

Cobra Radio GPS Cable

Owner’s Manual

Universal GPS Cable

3M Hook & Loop

Mounting Pad

(not shown)

3M Hook & Loop

Mounting Pad

Please take a moment to read through this product manual
to fully understand how to properly mount and operate
your CM 300-005.

How Your CobraMarine® C.P.S. Works Connecting to the Cobra MR F57 and MR

The C.P.S. contains a GPS (Global Positioning System)
receiver to receive your current position (Latitude and
Longitude) anywhere on Earth and convert this informa­tion to interface to any xed mount marine VHF radio
using the NMEA 0183 specications. With it properly
connected, in an emergency, your position information
will be included in a DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
Distress call, alerting the authorities and the vessels
around you, allowing assistance to know exactly where
you are.

F77 Marine VHF Radios

Your CobraMarine C.P.S. has been designed to Plug-N­Play with the CobraMarine MR F57 and MR F77 xed
mount marine VHF radios.

1. Simply connect the integrated plug
of the C.P.S. into the GPS input jack
on your MR F57 or MR F77 radio.

2. Turn on your radio and the C.P.S.
will automatically be powered by the
radio and will automatically acquire
the GPS satellite signals.

3. The MR F57 will automatically
display your current position after
the C.P.S. acquires your position.

4.

Since the MR F77 radio already has a
built-in GPS receiver, you will need to
go into the GPS setup menu and turn off
the internal GPS to use the C.P.S. input.

5. Be sure to use electrical tape or
heat shrink tubing to secure and
water proof the connections.

Connecting to a CobraMarine MR F45-D,
MR F75-D, MR F80-D xed Mount Radio

Your CobraMarine C.P.S. has been designed to plug into
your CobraMarine MR F45-D, MR F55-D, and MR F75-D
xed mount marine VHF radios with one extra step of
connecting the C.P.S. power wires to your boats DC power.

1. Connect the C.P.S. plug into the jack
of the Cobra Radio GPS cable.

2. Connect the Cobra Radio GPS Cable
plug into the jack labeled “GPS” on
the back of your CobraMarine

3.

Attach the red wire from the C.P.S.
power cable to the positive terminal on
the boat battery and connect the black
wire to negative ground.

4. Your CobraMarine radio will automati­cally

display your current position

after the C.P.S. acquires your position.

5. Be sure to use electrical tape or
heat shrink tubing to water proof
the connections.

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radio.

Connecting to any NMEA 0183 Compliant
Fixed Mount Marine VHF Radio,

Chart

Plotter, or Other Devices

1. Plug the C.P.S. plug into the jack of the

Universal GPS cable.

Connect the Yellow wire of the Universal GPS

2.
cable to the NMEA 0183 + Data input of your
xed mount VHF marine radio, chart plotter,
or other device (see your device owner’s
manual for wiring and use instructions).

3.

Attach the red wire from the C.P.S. power
cable to the positive terminal on the boat
battery and connect the black wire to
negative ground.

4. Next, attach the Red wire from the C.P.S.
power cable to power (+13.8VDC) and
attach

5. The C.P.S. will automatically start sending
your current position after acquiring the
GPS satellite position.

6. Be sure to attach the wires securely
(soldering is recommended) applying
electrical tape or heat shrink tubing to
water proof the connections.

the Black wire to the negative ground.

Mounting the C.P.S Antenna

The C.P.S. has been designed with a sensitive GPS receiver
which

allows it to be mounted out of the way, under the
console for super
& loop mounting pad. This is great for installations on
berglass boats. If the installation
aluminum or steel pilot house, you may need to mount the
C.P.S outside using screws (not included) with the notches
provided on the C.P.S. housing.

easy installation using the included hook

on a boat that has an

Specications

Sensitivity
(GPS Only) Tracking & Navigation -162 dBm
Reacquisition -160 dBm
Cold Start -148 dBm
Hot Start -157 dBm
Horizontal Position Accuracy
GPS Without SBAS < 2.5 Meters
GPS With SBAS < 2.0 Meters

Accuracy of Timepulse Signal
RMS 30 nS
99% < 60 nS
Velocity Accuracy 0.1 m/s
Heading Accuracy 0.5 Degrees
Dynamics < 4 g

Customer Assistance

Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many
features, please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after
reading this manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:

For Assistance in the U.S.A.

Automated Help Desk:
English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, phone [phone].

Customer Assistance Operators:
English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday
(except holidays), phone [phone].

Questions:
English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269.

Technical Assistance:
English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked Questions). English and
Spanish. [e-mail] (e-mail).

For Assistance Outside the USA:

Contact Your Local Dealer

Trademark Acknowledgement

Cobra®, CobraMarine® and the snake design are registered trademarks of Cobra
Electronics Corporation, USA.

Cobra Electronics Corporation™ is a trademark of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
“3M” is a trademark of 3M Company.

Operational Limits
Altitude 50,000 Meters
Velocity 500 m/s

WARNING: This product contains chemicals know to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Limited 3-Year Warranty

For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.

Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra Positioning System (C.S.P.), and the component
parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years from
the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser,
provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.

Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective Cobra Positioning System (C.S.P.),
products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by
proof of the date of first consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.

You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the
return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired, this warranty gives you specific
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:

1. To any product damaged by accident.

2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product, or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs.

3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.

4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are

limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages; including, without

limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply
to you.

Product Service

For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missing…PLEASE
CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store. See customer assistance on reverse side

of this sheet. If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra before sending the product.
This will ensure the fastest turn-around time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its
factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned:

1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or
carbon of a sales receipt. Make sure the date of purchase and product model number are clearly
readable. If the originals are sent, they cannot be returned;

2. Send the entire product;

3. Enclose a description of what is happening with the product. Include a typed or clearly printed name
and address of where the product is to be returned, with phone number (required for shipment);

4. Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material;

5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or Priority
Mail with delivery confirmation to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics
Corporation, 6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.;

6. If the product is in warranty, upon receipt of the product it will either be repaired or exchanged
depending on the model. Please allow approximately 3 – 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status.
If the product is out of warranty, a letter will automatically be sent with information as to the
repair charge or replacement charge.

For any questions, please call 773-889-3087 for assistance.