GME G142CFD User Manual

G142C and G142CFD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
www.gme.net.au
Important
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the unit in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.
Global Positioning System: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US government which is solely responsible for its operation, accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment anywhere in the world.
Installation: If installation is not correct, the unit can not perform at its designed potential. If in doubt, consult your GME dealer. Ensure that any holes made are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat’s structure. If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder.
GME DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product (documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language (translation). In the event of any conflict between any translations of the documentation, the English language version of the documentation will be the official version of the documentation. This manual represents the installation procedures as at the time of printing. GME reserves the right to make changes to specifications without notice.
Copyright © 2010 GME, Australia, all rights reserved.
Presentation
Thank you for having purchased a GME product. This handbook contains an explanation of how to install, operate and maintain your unit.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If you require technical advice or assistance, contact your nearest GME dealer or visit our website, www.gme.net.au.
Please read through this manual before the first operation. If you have any questions, please contact the customer service or your local dealer or distributor
Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the chartplotter.
Connection to the power source with reversed polarity will damage the chartplotter severely. This damage is not covered by the warranty.
Do not disassemble. The chartplotter contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only experienced technicians must handle
Exposure of the display to UV rays may shorten the life of the liquid crystals used in your plotter. This limitation is due to the current technology of the LCD display.
Avoid overheating which may cause loss of contrast and, in extreme case, a darkening of the screen. Problems which occur from over heating are reversible when temperature decreases.
Screen Cleaning Precautions
Use a tissue or lens cloth and a cleaning spray containing Isopropanol (a normal spray cleaner sold for PC screens). Fold the tissue or lens cloth into a triangular shape, moisten the tip and use the index finger behind a corner to move the tissue across the surface, in overlapping side to side strokes. If the tissue 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 tissue won’t glide easily, and may damage the surface.
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction
1-1 General Information .........................7
1-2 Specification
1-3 Packing List
1-4 Optional Accessories
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2 Getting Started
2-1 Mounting the Unit .........................10
2-1-1 Br ac ke t M ou nting
2-1-2 Flush Mounting
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2-2 Keys
2-3 C-MAP MA X Secure Digital (SD) Card
2-4 Simulate Mode
2-5 Data Bar
2-6 Compass
2-7 Multi window displays
2-8 Man overboard (MOB)
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3 General Operation
3-1 Manual / Auto Power on and off ...............14
3-2 Brightness, night mode and Background
3-3 The page window
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3-4 Chart
3-4-1 Chart window
3-4-2 Perspective view
3-4-3 Latitude and longitude
3-4-4 Chart scale
3-4-5 Finding a chart symbol
3-4-6 S-Map search
3-4-7 Chart symbols and information
3-4-8 Introduction to navigating
3-4-9 Following a route
3-4-10 Goto Key
3-4-11 Distance and bearing calculator
3-4-12 Projected course
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3-5-1 Interpreting the display
3-5 -2 Mode
3-5-3 Single and Dual frequency fish finding
3-5-4 Range
3-5-5 Gain
3-5-6 Sonar window display
3-5-7 No split
3-5-8 Split zoom and Full Screen zoom
3-5-9 Split bottom
3-5-10 Split 50/200
3-5-11 Split A-Scope
3-6 Highway
3-7 Gauges
3-8 Waypoints
3-8-1 Creating a new waypoint
3-8-2 Moving a waypoint
3-8-3 Editing an existing waypoint
3-8-4 Deleting a waypoint
3-8-5 Find a waypoint
3-8-6 Sort Waypoints
3-8-7 Deleting all waypoints
3-9 Routes
3-9-1 Managing a route from the chart window
3-9-2 Managing a route from the route window
3-10 Satellites
3-10-1 Satellite information
3-11 T ide s
3-12 AI S
3-12-1 Viewing AIS Vessels
3-12-2 AIS Windows
3-13 DS C
3-13 -1 D is tress
3-13-2 Poll
3-14 NAVTE X
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4 Advance Settings
4-1 System Configuration Settings ................32
4-1-1 Lan gu ag e
4-1-2 Beep volume
4-1-3 Auto power
4-1-4 Features
4-1-5 Factory reset
4-1-6 About
4-2 Chart Settings
4-2-1 Rotation
4-2-2 Pal ette
4-2-3 General (C-MAP)
4-2-4 Land & Sea (C-MAP)
4-2-5 Map datum
4-2-6 NMEA datum offset
4-2-7 Map shift
4-2-8 Restore default
4-3 Sonar Settings
4-3-1 Frequency
4-3 -2 Palette
4-3-3 Scroll speed
4-3-4 Digit size
4-3-5 Fish
4-3-6 Advance Settings
4-3-7 Restore default
4-4 GPS Settings
4-4-1 GPS Source
4-4-2 DGPS Source
4-4-3 Static Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4-4-4 Speed Filter and Course Filter
4-4-5 Lat/Lon d.p’s
4-4-6 Ship speed
4-4-7 Magnetic Variation
4-5 Track & Log Settings
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4- 5-1 Track
4-5-2 Logs
4-6 Memory Settings
4- 6-1 S av e
4-6-2 Load
4-6-3 Delete
4-6-4 Format
4-6-5 Screen snapshot
4-7 AIS Settings
4-7-1 Display filter
4-7-2 Alarm option
4-7-3 Display options
4-7-4 Restore default
4-8 Alarms
4- 8-1 Fish
4-8-2 Deep
4-8-3 Shallow
4-8-4 Temperature
4-8-5 Temperature rate
4-8-6 Low batter y
4-8-7 Navigation alarms
4-8-8 AIS
4-8-9 DGPS
4-8-10 Restore default
4-9 Others
4-9-1 Simulate
4-9-2 Waypoint
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4-9-4 Units
4-9-5 Comms
4-9-6 Calibrate
4-9-7 Time
4-9-8 Restore default
4-9-9 Calendar
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5 INSTALLATION
5-1 Options and Accessories .....................40
5-2 Connections
5-3 Power/data cable
5-4 Alarm
5-5 GPS antenna
5-5-1 Internal antenna
5-5-2 External antenna
5-5-3 The antenna using NMEA
5-6 NMEA 0183
5-7 NMEA 2000
5-8 Sonar Transducers
5-9 Setup and test
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1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 General Information
The chartplotter is a precision-crafted GPS chartplotter with a high-performance receiver for the Global Positioning System constellation of satellites, providing precise location data with a host of navigation features. Some functions require optional units and sensors installed on your boat.
The chartplotter can be connected to external devices with NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 interface and display information.
Examples.
• NAVTEX
• AIS receiver
• DSC VHF radio
• Transducer and sensors
• Autopilot
1-2 Specification
G142C
GENERAL
Category Detail
Size 164 mm(H) x 183 mm(W) x 74 mm(D)
Display 142 mm (5.6”) diagonal, TFT colour, 480 x 640 pixels.
Supply voltage 10 to 34 V DC
Supply current 13.8 V
350 mA min - no backlighting. 480 mA max - full backlighting.
External beeper or light output Switched to ground to sound alarm, 30V DC, 200 mA maximum
Operating temperature -10° to 50°C
ALARMS
User set: Arrival radius, anchor, XTE, danger, low battery, loss of DGPS fix, dangerous AIS vessels.
GPS NAVIGATION
Chart card C-MAP™ SD Card (NT-MAX, NT+ or NT)
User card SD Card. Maximum Memory size is 1GB standard, 4GB SDHC.
Waypoints Up to 10,000, with default or user defined alphanumeric names up to eight
characters.
Routes 100 Routes, with up to 100 points each
Trac ks By time or distance, 10 tracks of 15,000 points
Chart datums 216 Chart datums, One user-defined map shift.
Chart scale 0.2 to 500 nm for chart (chart dependent) down to 0.005 nm in plotter mode.
COMMUNICATIONS
NMEA NMEA 0183 4800, 9600, 38400 baud, NMEA 2000
NMEA 0183 Inputs from compatible instruments
DBK, DBS, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLL, GNS, GGA, GSV, HDG, HDT, MDA, MTA, MTW, MWD, MWV, RMC, RPM, VHW, VTG, V WT, ZDA
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NMEA 2000 Inputs from compatible instruments
System date and time (PGN126992), Vessel Heading (PGN127250), Engine parameters/Rapid Update (PGN127488), Engine parameters/Dynamic (PGN127489), Trip parameters/Engine (PGN127497), Engine parameters/Static (PGN127498), Fluid level (PGN127505), Water Speed (PGN128259), Water depth (PGN128267), Position/Rapid Update (PGN129025), COG & SOG/Rapid Update (PGN129026), GNSS Position Data (PGN129029), GNSS DOPs (PGN129539), GNSS Sats in View (PGN129540), Wind Data (PGN130306), Environmental Parameter-Water temp (PGN130310), Environmental Parameter (PGN130311).
NMEA 0183 Outputs, for compatible instruments
NMEA 2000 Outputs, for compatible instruments
APA, APB, BWR, GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMB, RMC, VTG, XTE, DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW, XDR
Water Speed (128259), Water depth (128267), XTE (129283), NAV. data (129284), NAV. data (129285), COG & SOG (129026), GNSS position (129029), Water temp. (130310).
G14 2 CFD
GENERAL
Category Detail
Size 164 mm(H) x 183 mm(W) x 74 mm(D)
Display 142 mm (5.6”) diagonal, TFT colour, 480 x 640 pixels.
Supply voltage 10 to 34 V DC
Supply current 13.8 V
800 mA min - no backlighting. 1000 mA max - full backlighting.
External beeper or light output Switched to ground to sound alarm, 30 V DC, 200 mA maximum
Operating temperature -10° to 50°C
ALARMS
User set: Arrival radius, anchor, XTE, danger, too shallow, too deep, fish, temperature, temperature rate, low battery, loss of DGPS fix, dangerous AIS vessels.
GPS NAVIGATION
Chart card C-MAP™ SD Card (NT-MAX, NT+ or NT)
User card SD Card Maximum Memory size is 1 GB standard, 4 GB SDHC.
Waypoints Up to 10,000, with default or user defined alphanumeric names up to eight
characters.
Routes 100 Routes, with up to 100 points each
Trac ks By time or distance, 10 track of 15,000 points
Chart datums 216 Chart datums, One user-defined map shift.
Chart scale 0.2 to 500 nm for chart (chart dependent) down to 0.005 nm in plotter mode.
COMMUNICATIONS
NMEA NMEA 0183 4800, 9600, 38400 baud, NMEA 2000
NMEA 0183 Inputs from compatible instruments
DBK, DBS, DBT, DPT, GGA, GLL, GNS, GGA, GSV, HDG, HDT, MDA, MTA, MTW, MWD, MWV, RMC, RPM, VHW, VTG, V WT, ZDA
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NMEA 2000 Inputs from compatible instruments
NMEA 0183 Outputs, for compat­ible instruments
NMEA 2000 Outputs, for compat­ible instruments
SONAR FISHFINDING
Depth range 0 m to 600 m
Sonar output Power: Variable, up to 600 W RMS
Temperature Range 0° to 37.7°C (32°F to 99.9°F)
Speed (from paddlewheel trans­ducer)
System date and time (PGN126992), Vessel Heading (PGN127250),Engine parameters/Rapid Update (PGN127488), Engine parameters/Dynamic (PGN127489), Trip parameters/Engine (PGN127497), Engine parameters/Static (PGN127498), Fluid level (PGN127505), Water Speed (PGN128259), Water depth (PGN128267), Position/Rapid Update (PGN129025), COG & SOG/Rapid Update (PGN129026), GNSS Position Data (PGN129029), GNSS DOPs (PGN129539), GNSS Sats in View (PGN129540), Wind Data (PGN130306), Environmental Parameter-Water temp (PGN130310), Environmental Parameter (PGN130311).
APA, APB, BWR, GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMB, RMC, VTG, XTE, DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW, XDR
Water Speed (128259), Water depth (128267), XTE (129283), NAV. data (129284), NAV. data (129285), COG & SOG (129026), GNSS position (129029), Water temp. (130310).
Dual frequency: 50 kHz and 200 kHz
Resolution of 0.1° unit.
1 to 96.6 kph (57.5 mph, 50 kn).
1-3 Packing List
Item List Part Number Model
G142C G142CFD
Display
Bracket MB029
Display Cover CVR031
Power Cable LE031 (G142CFD) X
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LE032 (G142C)
Bracket mounting screws MK006
Flush mount Kit (Including screws)
User’s Manual (Eng) 310501
Quick Start Guide 31050 9
Cable mounting kit MK007
P58 Transducer TD003 X
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MK005
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1-4 Optional Accessories
Item Part number
GPS Antenna AEG002
Y cable LE033
B45 Transducer (Bronze Thru-Hull 600 W 200/50 kHz)
P79 Transducer (In Hull 600 W 200/50 kHz)
TD002
TD001
2 GETTING STARTED
2-1 Mounting the Unit
The chartplotter is supplied with a bracket and flush mounting kit. You can choose a method of installation according to your preference.
2-1-1 Bracket Mou nting
Before installing ensure the area the bracket is mounted to is strong enough to support the weight of the GPS chartplotter. After the location is found, attach the mounting base to the area using the supplied hardware.
Mounting the display Unit:
1 Hold display and find mounting groove on back of display.
2 Gently push display onto bracket ensuring groove on back
of display slides onto bracket.
3. Turn knob clockwise to lock.
Removing the display unit:
1. Turn the unit off
2. Turn the knob counter clockwise
3. Pull the display unit off bracket.
Note: The G142C/G142CFD with an internal GPS antenna is designed to be bracket mounted or flush mounted. However, if you flush mount inside of your boat, GPS performance can be reduced.
2-1-2 Flush Mounting
1 Find a suitable location for flush mounting, tape flush
mount template to location.
2 Drill a hole in the area of the cutout.
3 Cut out area with a jig saw.
4 Drill four holes as marked for mounting studs.
5 Install the mounting studs on the chartplotter and insert
them into the mounting holes.
6 Attach the chartplotter to the mounting location by
attaching the supplied hardware to the mounting studs.
Note:
1 If you flush mount, you will need an optional external GPS antenna. 2 Before Drilling holes make sure there is enough space to
mount the chartplotter and that there are no obstructions.
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2-2 Keys
2-3 C-MAP MAX Secure Digital (SD) Card
PAGE Shows main windows and allows you to set up your favourite displays.
WPT Creates a waypoint at ship or cursor.
ESC Exit from menu and return to previous menu. In chart window it places ship in centre of screen.
MENU Access to setting menu - shows available options of current widow.
CURSOR Moves the cursor on the display. In sonar window, you can review sonar history.
ENT Selects the desired option or to confirm selection.
+ Increases water depth range in fishfinder mode. Zoom in in chart mode.
- Decrease water depth range.in fishfinder mode. Zoom out in chart mode.
FUNC Screen snap shot.
GOTO Start navigating to a destination point such as a MOB waypoint or waypoint.
POWER Turns power on/off. Opens display brightness and night mode.
SD Card Open the cover to install an SD card.
MOB Places a MOB waypoint on the chart window under the boats position.
This section provides instructions for inserting and removing C-MAP MAX SD card.
Inserting the SD Card
1 Hold the SD card so that you can
see the C-Map label.
2 Open the door, gently push the SD
card into the slot; push the SD card in until you hear a click sound, then close the door.
Removing the SD Card
1 Turn off the unit.
2 Open the door and push in on
the SD card until it is released.
3 Close the door.
Insert C-MAP SD card correctly (DO NOT FORCE). Close SD card door firmly at all times. Do not remove SD card during reading and writing.
2-4 Simulate Mode
Simulate Mode is good for practicing the use of the product when the satellite signals and internal alarms are not available. In the simulate mode, the unit turns the GPS receiver off and ignores data from all optional devices.
Two simulate modes are available as below.
Normal: Allows a user to practice the actual use of a product without satellite connection.
Demo: Boat travels along a given route at a given speed
and shows functions of the unit.
Do not try to navigate in simulate mode. While the simulate mode is turned on, the GPS receiver is not active.
2-5 Data Bar
Data bar displays useful navigation information at the top of the display.
Displaying Data bar
1 Press MENU and select Data bar.
2 Select Data bar by pressing the ENT key.
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Setting the data displayed in the data bar
1 Press MENU and select Data bar.
2 Select Data bar then Data bar setup.
3 Move the cursor key to highlight the data field you want to
change then press ENT.
4 Select Data type.
5 Select desired data you want to display in the field then
press ENT.
6 Repeat above steps if necessary.
Tip: COG (Course Over Ground) – The course your vessel is heading. BRG (Bearing) – The direction from your current position to a destination point.
To turn the compass off or on:
1 Press MENU and select Data bar.
2 Select Compass.
Selecting the Data bar size
1 Press MENU and select Data bar.
2 Select Data bar then Data bar size.
3 Select the desired size of the data bar.
[Large]
[Small]
Tip: If you select None for all data fields, the data bar will
disappear.
Tip: Even though you set up a data bar for a specific window, the data bar will not apply to all other windows.
2-6 Compass
The chartplotter computes compass direction from the constellation of GPS satellites. For the GPS chartplotter to compute direction, the vessel must be moving through the water.
2-7 Multi window displays
The Chartplotter can display up to four windows at the same time.
Adding a window
1 Press PAGE and select Add icon.
2 Select an icon you want to add.
3 Repeat above steps if necessary.
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Favorite displays
The most commonly used windows are called favorite displays, up to six favorite windows can be saved. Each favorite display can have a data bar and compass.
Changing window size
1 Press PAGE and select Split icon at bottom of the screen.
2 Press or to change the height of the windows if
there are only two windows. If the unit is displaying more than three windows, press
height of the windows.
Deleting a window
1 Press and hold PAGE to select the window you want
to delete.
2 Press PAGE and select Remove icon to remove.
Replacing two windows on the display
1 Press and hold PAGE to active window you want to replace.
2 Press PAGE, select Replace icon.
3 Select icon you want to display then press ENT.
The active window
A blue border indicates the active window. To change the active window to the next window, press and hold PAGE.
, , or to change the
Displaying a favorite display
1 Press PAGE twice.
2 When above window pops up select which display you
want to view.
Adding a favorite display
1 Organize a window as you prefer.
2 Press PAGE to show the main window.
3 Select Save icon at the bottom
4 Select an icon where you want to add your favorite display.
If you add the new favorite display on an existing favorite display the new display will overwrite the old display.
2-8 Man overboard (MOB)
During navigation, the “MOB” feature provides a one-touch method of storing a location, such as a point where a crew member falls overboard. In this mode, the chartplotter places a MOB point on the chart page and all the navigation data shown is related to navigating back to this point, allowing you to efficiently retrace your path to the MOB point.
MOB will not work if the unit does not have a GPS fix.
1 When you press MOB, a MOB waypoint is created.
2 When MOB is pushed and you are not in the Chart
window, the screen automatically changes to the Chart window and the MOB waypoint is at the center of the chart.
3 If an autopilot is connected, the unit sets the MOB waypoint
to the destination.
This may result in a sudden and dangerous turn.
Tip: If navigation to the MOB waypoint is cancelled, the MOB
waypoint is not removed from the waypoint list. To delete the MOB waypoint, you need to delete it manually.
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3 GENERAL OPERATION
3-1 Manual / Auto Power on and off
Manual power on
Press PWR and hold until the display shows the startup page. When the Warning screen appears, read, then press ENT to accept.
Manual power off
Press and hold PWR for 5 seconds. A countdown timer appears on the screen, if you release the button before the countdown timer reaches zero, the chartplotter will remain on.
Auto power
If the unit is wired for auto then:
• The unit turns on automatically when you turn on the
boat’s ignition.
• You can not turn the unit off if the ignition is turned on.
• If Auto power off is set, the unit turns off automatically
when you turn off the boat’s ignition.
• If Auto power off is not set, the unit will not turn off even
though the boat’s ignition is turned off. To turn off, you need to turn off the unit manually.
3-2 Brightness, Night mode and Background
You can change the screen setting for the display. To change settings, press PWR quickly.
Tip: The screen will be difficult to read if the chartplotter is in night mode when the sun is too bright
Background
You can change the background colour if you prefer. Select the option that gives you the clearest viewing for the weather conditions and viewing angle.
3-3 The page window
Press PAGE to show the page window and select the function icon you want to display.
Note
Brightness
To change the brightness, select Brightness, and press to dim or
Press ESC to return to the previous screen.
Night mode
The chartplotter has preprogrammed settings allowing you to customize the look of the Chart window. The default is daytime view.
To change mode:
1 Highlight Night mode.
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or ENT.
1. Some function icons require optional sensors connected.
2. If you press PAGE one more time in the main window, the favorite window option is displayed.
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