Simrad CS68 Installation Manual

Installation Manual

Simrad CS68
ECDIS

English

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Rev

Date

Written by

Checked by

Approved by

A

070105

First issue.

B

301105

New software release (1.2.xx.) with minor changes in System
Configuration dialog. Cabling diagram updated.

C

050906

New software release (2.1.xx.) implementing the IMO S-52 requirements
(C-MAP SDK 3.6). Minor changes to MMI.

D

191007

New sw 2.2.00 with new displays added, MO19FE, MO19CE, MO19BE

E

160909

NG

JGV

THE

New software release (3.1.) adapted to new 19” ECDIS monitors and new
MC50 MKII. Minor update to illustrations

About this document

2005-2009 Simrad AS. All rights reserved.

No part of this work covered by the copyright here on may be reproduced or otherwise
copied without prior permission from Simrad AS. The information contained in this
document is subject to change without prior notice.

Simrad AS shall not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this
document.

CS68 ECDIS

Sections

1 Installation

Description for unpacking and handling the equipment, for mechanical and electrical
installation of all units in a CS68 system

2 Connecting external equipment

Description for how external equipment is connected to a CS68 system

3 Software configuration

How to configure the CS68 software

4 Installation approval

Check lists that should be used to verify correct installation of a CS68 system

5 Technical specifications

Hardware specification for all units included in a CS68 system.

6 Spare parts listing

List of all standard and optional units included in the CS68 system.

7 Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and cut-out templates for units in a CS68 system.

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Contents

1 INSTALLATION ................................................................. 1

1.1 General ............................................................................................................ 2

1.2 System components ........................................................................................ 3

1.3 Unpacking and handling ................................................................................. 4

1.4 Location of the units ....................................................................................... 5

1.5 Mechanical installation ................................................................................... 6

1.6 Grounding the units ...................................................................................... 10

1.7 MC50 MKII computer’s terminal layout ...................................................... 11

1.8 Power connection.......................................................................................... 12

1.9 MC50/Chart Interface unit cable connections .............................................. 13

1.10 Connecting keyboard, mouse and speaker .................................................... 14

1.11 Using the USB connection ............................................................................ 15

1.12 Connecting the monitor(s) ............................................................................ 16

1.13 Connecting the system to Internet................................................................. 18

1.14 Connecting optional equipment .................................................................... 19

2 CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ............................. 21

2.1 General .......................................................................................................... 22

2.2 Serial I/O ports (TB1 – TB8) ........................................................................ 23

2.3 Digital Input ports (TB10) ............................................................................ 24

2.4 Digital Output ports (TB11) ......................................................................... 25

2.5 Grounding external cables ............................................................................ 26

2.6 Connection of Radar processor unit ............................................................. 27

3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION .......................................... 28

3.1 The System configuration dialog .................................................................. 29

3.2 Input configuration ....................................................................................... 31

3.3 Output configuration ..................................................................................... 37

3.4 Checksum ..................................................................................................... 38

3.5 Auxiliary settings .......................................................................................... 39

3.6 Miscellaneous settings .................................................................................. 40

3.7 Ship settings .................................................................................................. 42

4 INSTALLATION APPROVAL .............................................. 43

4.1 General .......................................................................................................... 44

4.2 Check lists ..................................................................................................... 45

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5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 48

5.1 Cabling .......................................................................................................... 49

5.2 MC50 computer unit ..................................................................................... 51

5.3 Loudspeaker .................................................................................................. 52

5.4 FB200 Filterbox ............................................................................................ 53

5.5 Chart Interface unit ....................................................................................... 54

5.6 Cherry keyboard ............................................................................................ 55

5.7 TrackMan wheel ........................................................................................... 56

5.8 Alarm Reset unit ........................................................................................... 57

5.9 COP20/COP30 Operator panel (Option) ...................................................... 58

5.10 COP10 Remote Operator panel (Option) ..................................................... 59

5.11 External ON/OFF switch (Option) ............................................................... 60

6 SPARE PART LISTING ...................................................... 61

6.1 Main components ......................................................................................... 62

6.2 Accessories ................................................................................................... 63

7 DRAWINGS ..................................................................... 65

7.1 Drawings overview ....................................................................................... 66

7.2 MC50 Marine Computer .............................................................................. 67

7.3 Cherry keyboard ............................................................................................ 70

7.4 Loudspeaker .................................................................................................. 71

7.5 FB200 Filter box ........................................................................................... 72

7.6 Chart Interface unit ....................................................................................... 73

7.7 Alarm Reset unit / External ON/OFF switch ................................................ 74

7.8 COP10 (Option) ............................................................................................ 75

7.9 COP20/COP30 (OPTION) ........................................................................... 76

7.10 CS68 ECDIS, Cabling diagram .................................................................... 77

7.11 Computer interface board, Component layout .............................................. 78

7.12 Loudspeaker, Panel cut-out........................................................................... 79

7.13 Alarm Reset unit / External ON/OFF switch, Panel cut-out ........................ 81

7.14 COP10, Panel cut-out ................................................................................... 83

7.15 COP20/COP30, Panel cut-out ...................................................................... 85

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1 INSTALLATION

This section holds descriptions for unpacking and handling
the equipment and for mechanical and electrical installation
of all units in the CS68 system.

INSTALLATION

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1.1 General

A CS68 system may be used as a main chart system or as a back­up in an ECDIS system.

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1.2 System components

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

A CS68 system includes the following units:

MC50 MKII Marine computer

ECDIS approved color monitor (may be delivered by

others)

FB200 Filterbox

Chart Interface unit

Cherry keyboard

Logitech TrackMan® wheel

Splitter cable for TrackMan wheel and keyboard

Loudspeaker

Alarm Reset unit

The basic system may be expanded with a second monitor, a
COP20/30 Operator panel, a COP10 remote operator panel, a
Radar Processor unit and with a printer.

INSTALLATION

If no COP20/30 is included in the system, an optional switch
may be installed to turn the system ON/OFF.

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1.3 Unpacking and handling

Care should be taken when unpacking and handling the
equipment. A visual inspection should be made to see that the
equipment has not been damaged during shipment and that all
components and parts are present.

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1.4 Location of the units

The units included in the CS68 system should be mounted with
special regard to the units’ environmental protection,
temperature range and cable length.

The CS68 units are designed to operate within the temperature
range of 0°C to +55°C. However, it is recommended that
adequate ventilation/air-conditioning is provided in order to
keep the ambient operating temperature at +20°C.

It is also recommended that the area around the units is kept
relatively free from dust and build-up static electricity.

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1.5 Mechanical installation

Note Installing devices are not included with the units.

MC50 Computer

The MC50 has to be mounted horizontally, and should not be
installed close to heavy transformers or similar.

Other equipment should not be stored upon the MC50 unit.

The unit should be mounted as close as possible to the FB200
Filter box as the cable length between FB200 and MC50 is
limited to 0.45 m.

The mounting location should allow access to the power button,
the DVD and the floppy drive. It is also necessary to have
working area when replacing the air inlet fans’ dust filter.

Refer dimensional drawing showing recommended working
area, page 67 onwards.

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INSTALLATION

1 Loosen the 2 screws on the front of

the unit, slide the computer cabinet
1-2 cm aside, and lift the cabinet
upwards to release it from the
mounting bracket.

2 Prepare 6 holes in the deck where

the mounting bracket is to be
located. Refer dimensional
drawing, page 69.

3 Secure the mounting plate to the

deck with 6 bolts.

4 Reinstall the computer cabinet to

the mounting plate.

Monitor

One or two Hatteland Display series 1 Redesign 19”, 20.1”, 23”
and 27” monitor must be part of the ECDIS system. The

monitors must have equal size.

A separate Instruction manual is delivered with the monitor. This
manual includes installation procedures as well as dimensional
drawings.

The monitor must be validated to matrox P690 display adapter
to be ECDIS approved!

The FB200 is preferred to be mounted vertically, and should not
be installed close to heavy transformers or similar.

FB200 is secured to the bulkhead with four screws. Refer
dimensional drawing on page 72.

Use the following procedure when mounting the unit:

FB200 Filterbox

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The Chart Interface unit is preferred to be mounted vertically.

Make sure that the mounting location for the unit allows for
cable entry. Refer dimensional drawing on page 73.

The Chart Interface unit is secured to the bulkhead with four
screws.

The speaker included in the CS68 system is design for panel
mounting. A mounting kit including screws and front panel
corners is included with the speaker.

1 Drill the mounting holes and make a panel cut-out

according to dimensional drawing, page 71.

2 Use the supplied screws to fasten the speaker to the panel.

3 Apply the front panel corners.

1 Fix the ECDIS or the CS68 sticker to the button. Refer

Note above.

2 Attach the lid to the button, and press firmly.

3 Drill the mounting holes according to the dimensional

drawing or drilling template on page 74 and page 81.

4 Fasten the Alarm Reset unit to the panel with the supplied

mounting screws.

Chart Interface unit

Loudspeaker

Alarm reset unit

The Alarm Reset unit is used in different chart systems, and it is
therefore delivered with different text stickers to match the
system.

Note If the Alarm Reset unit is used in an ECDIS system, the ECDIS

sticker should be used. If used in an ECDIS back-up system, the

CS68 sticker is to be used.

Use the following procedure when mounting the Alarm reset
unit:

Cherry keyboard and TrackMan® wheel

The Cherry keyboard and the TrackMan wheel may be fixed to
the desk by using the included Velcro fasteners.

Note To fulfill the ECDIS regulations, the Cherry keyboard and the

TrackMan wheel must be mounted in an illuminated location!

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INSTALLATION

1 Cut a hole where COP20/30 is to be fitted. Refer

dimensional drawing on page 76, and the cut-out
template on page 85.

2 Lift the four removable corners from the panel.

3 Locate COP20/30 in the hole, and secure the unit

to the panel with four 4mm screws.

4 Reposition the removable corners on the panel.

COP10 is designed to be mounted in the helmsman chair’s

armrest.

1 Cut the necessary holes in the armrest where COP10 is to

be fitted. Refer COP10 dimensional drawing on page 75,
and the cut-out template on page 79.

2 Secure the unit to the panel with the nut as shown on the

figure.

COP20/COP30 Operator panel (Option)

COP20/30 should be located where it is most convenient for the

user, with special regard to the user’s need for easy operation.

Refer standard and optional cable length for cables between
operating panels and MC50 unit, page 49.

It is recommended that adequate ventilation/air-conditioning is
provided in order to keep the ambient operating temperature at
+20°C.

Use the following procedure when installing the COP20/30:

COP10 Remote Operator panel (Option)

External ON/OFF switch (Option)

The optional External ON/OFF switch is secured to the panel
with four screws.

Refer dimensional drawing and drilling template on page 74 and
page 83.

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GROUND

TERMINALS

1.6 Grounding the units

The computer, Chart interface unit and FB200 should have a

proper ground connection from the units’ ground terminal. The

wires should be as short as possible and have a cross section of
at least 16mm2 (gauge).

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INSTALLATION

The terminal layout on your MC50 unit may differ from the illustration,
and more/less terminals may be available!

1.7 MC50 MKII computer’s terminal layout

The illustration below shows the MC50 unit’s back side.

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TO

MC50 24V DC

POWER-IN

TERMINALS

GND + -

FROM

24V DC SUPPLY

1.8 Power connection

Main power supply

CS68 system is supplied with 24V DC. The power has to be
connected via the FB200 Filter box.

Caution Do not connect 24V DC to the CS68 system without using

FB200 filter box. Doing so may course electromagnetic
interference!

1 Remove the cover on the FB200, and connect the cable

from 24V DC supply according to the labelling on the
terminals as shown on the figure below.

Note This cable is not supplied with the equipment! It should have a

cross section of at least 2.5mm2 (gauge).

2 Connect the cable from FB200 to the 24V DC power-in

jack on the MC50 computer.

3 Secure the cable to the fixing bracket to avoid that

vibration should cause the plug to loose connection.

Alarm supply

24V alarm supply from the vessel’s alarm supply has to be
connected to TB9 in the Chart Interface unit. This alarm supply
is used to activate an alarm if the main power supply to the CS
system is lost.

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INSTALLATION

1.9 MC50/Chart Interface unit cable connections

Connections between the MC50 computer and the Chart
Interface unit are made by three cables. The cables are pre-made
from factory.

For cables lengths, refer Cabling section, page 49.

Refer also to CS68 Cabling diagram, page 77.

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1.10 Connecting keyboard, mouse and speaker

Cherry keyboard and TrackMan Wheel are connected to the
MC50 computer. The speaker is connected to the Chart Interface
unit.

Note Cherry keyboard and TrackMan Wheel has to be connected via

the splitter cable.

Refer CS68 Cabling diagram, page 77.

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1.11 Using the USB connection

If any equipment is connected to the USB port, the cable must be
equipped with one of the supplied ferrite beds (KG USB-4).

INSTALLATION

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2 m

24V DC SUPPLY

COM9

MONITOR 2

COM10

2 m

J4

DVI / VGA

1.9 m

24V DC SUPPLY

MC50 MKII

PART OF

1.9 m

DVI / VGA

COMPUTER

MONITOR 1

1.12 Connecting the monitor(s)

If two monitors are used they can be used in Clone or Dual
mode.

In Clone mode both monitors display the same image.

In Dual mode the second monitor gives the operator an
additional workspace for route planning and head up display
while normal system operation is maintained on the primary
display.

It has to be decided during installation of the system if the
second monitor should be used in Clone mode or Dual mode.

Cabling

It is possible to connect 2 monitors to a CS68 ECDIS and 4
monitors to a PLECDIS

TM

system. A DVI cable is connected to

the DVI port (J4) on MC50 MKII.

A 9-pin serial cable must be connected between COM 9 or
COM 10 on MC50 MKII and the monitor(s).

If longer cable lengths are required, a high quality VGA cable
must be used together with the supplied DVI/VGA converters.

Note Do not use the VGA output on J1 on the rear of MC50 MKII.

According to Simrad CS68 ECDIS certificate only DVI ports on
J4( can be used to connect one or two ECDIS compliant
Hatteland series 1 RD monitors.

Display configuration

The system is pre-configured to use 2 JH 19T14 MMD, and to
use these in Clone mode.

The following monitors from Hatteland Display are supported:

JH19T14 MMD (1280*1024 – 60 Hz)

JH20T17 MMD (1600*1200 – 60 Hz)

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JH23T12 MMD (1600*1200 – 60 Hz)

JH27T11 MMD (1920*1200 – 60 Hz)

INSTALLATION

The support site is authorized for OEM, dealers and distributors. A
password is required to get access to this web site.

To configure these alternative monitors and change from Clone
to Dual mode the additional ECDIS Admin tool must be used.
This sw must be downloaded from Simrad’s support site
(http://www.simrad-yachting.com/en/Support/).

The selected COM port(s) need to be defined in the System
Configuration dialog to make sure that automatically backlight
adjustment are done according to ECDIS regulations.

Refer Output configuration, page 37.

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CS68 ECDIS

The CS68 system can be connected to
Internet to utilize online chart update.

The system is connected by using a
shielded Ethernet cable.

NOTE:

Pin 1 and 3 or pin 2 and 6 must be
broken!

To fulfill the ECDIS requirements the system must be connected via
a switch that electrically separates the ECDIS from the Internet!

1.13 Connecting the system to Internet

The Ethernet cable must be equipped with one of the supplied
ferrite beds (SFC-10).

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1.14 Connecting optional equipment

(OPTION)

COP20/30 5 m

KEYBOARD

MOUSE

(OPTION)

ON/OFF SWITCH

5 m

2

ALARM RTN

GREEN

(6)

GREY

YELLOW

PINK

(4)

(5)

(3)

5

+12V

GND

6

ON +

ON -

4

3

BROWN

WHITE

(1)

(2)

YELLOW

GREEN

(6)

(5)

TB15

ALARM

1

RED

NC

(3)

NC

CHART INTERFACE UNIT

1.5 m

1.7 m

0.2 m

PS2 (J1)

1.6 m

1.8 m

5 m

PART OF MC50

COP10

(OPTION)

PART OF

(4)

BLUE

If a COP20 or COP30 is to replace the Cherry keyboard and the
TrackMan Wheel, the keyboard and mouse cable on COP20/30

are connected to the computer’s PS2 port by using the splitter

cable.

COP20/30’s signal cable is connected to TB15 in the Chart
Interface unit.

If an optional COP10 is to be used in the chart system, this unit
is connected between the keyboard (or the keyboard plug on
COP20/30) and the splitter cable as shown on the figure below.

If no COP20/30 is installed, an optional ON/OFF switch may be
connected to TB15 in the Chart Interface unit.

INSTALLATION

Standard cable length for all optional units are shown on page

49.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

2 CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

This section described how external equipment is connected to
the CS68 system.

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CS68 ECDIS

2.1 General

All external equipment is connected to the CS68 system via the
Computer Interface board in the Chart Interface unit. Component
layout showing terminals, strap location and diodes on this
board is shown on page 78.

Connect the signal cabling from the external equipment as per

the manufacturer’s specification and according to the description

in the following pages.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

PIN NO.

SIGNAL NAME

COMMENTS

1

RX +

NMEA channels

1 to 8

2

RX -

3

TX +

4

TX -

5

GND

Four LEDs for each of the eight I/O channels are
indicating signals passing the channels by steady,
interrupting or flashing lights as shown in the table
below:

LED

LED STATUS

COMMENTS

Tx-

Interrupting

Transmitting data

Steady

No data transmitted

Tx+

Flashing

Transmitting data

Off

No data transmitted

Rx-

Interrupting

Receiving data

Steady

No data received

Rx+

Flashing

Receiving data

Off

No data received

2.2 Serial I/O ports (TB1 – TB8)

Signal description

LED indication

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PIN NO.

SIGNAL NAME

COMMENTS

1

In +

Digital input 1

Shortcut 0,5 sec. to

silence all alarms

2

In -

3

In +

Digital input 2

(Spare)

4

In - 5 In +

Digital input 3

(Spare)

6

In -

2.3 Digital Input ports (TB10)

Signal description

LED indication

There are no LEDs for the Digital Input ports.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

PIN NO.

SIGNAL NAME

COMMENTS

1

Out +

Digital Output 1

System Failure

Signal high: Standard mode

Signal low: System failure (ECDIS

shut down)

2

Out -

3

Out +

Digital Output 2

Alarm sound control

Signal low: No audible alarm/or alarm

muted

Signal high: Audible alarm present

4

Out -

5

Out +

Digital Output 3

Alarm present on ECDIS

Signal low: No alarm present

Signal high: Alarm present

Acknowledge of alarms does not

change the signal.

6

Out -

DIGITAL

OUTPUT 1

DIGITAL

OUTPUT 2

DIGITAL

OUTPUT 3

Normally open

Normally closed

(Factory default)

LED

LED STATUS

COMMENT

D16 (Output 1)

ON

Relay active

D18 (Output 2)

D56 (Output 3)

2.4 Digital Output ports (TB11)

Signal description

Strap settings for inverting signals

The digital output is 24V, determined by the strap settings on S1
– S3 as shown in the table below:

LED Indication

D16, D18 and D56 are used to indicate active relay on digital
output ports as indicated in the table below.

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Each cable screen should be properly terminated to the Chart
Interface unit’s grounding bar as follows:

1 Strip the cable’s insulation and pull the screen backward

to cover the insulation.

2 Fix the cable screen to the grounding bar by a wire

strap. Tighten well to make sure the screen has good
contact.

2.5 Grounding external cables

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

If the radar video is not referenced to CCRP, the offset should be set
in the Radar position offset field in the Radar menu (Tools/Radar).

2.6 Connection of Radar processor unit

The Radar Processor unit is connected by the USB cable to a
spare USB connector on the MC50 Mk2. For connection to the
vessel radar system, refer to separate manual.

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3 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

This section describes how to configure the CS68 software.

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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

1 Press the Setup menu, followed by the System

Configuration command.

A dialog will request a password before it is possible to

enter the system configuration.

3.1 The System configuration dialog

All configuration of the CS68 system is done from the System
Configuration dialog. This dialog is the entrance to all settings

that have to be done when configuring the system.

Note The following pages list the settings as they appear in the

dialogs. All these settings have to be performed before the CS
system is ready for operation.

To avoid unintended alteration of system parameters, the
System Configuration dialog is password protected.

Use the following procedure to open the System Configuration
dialog:

2 Type “1234” in the Password field, and confirm the entry

with the OK button.

The Input tab in the System Configuration dialog will

now be displayed.

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Ref page:

Inputs:

Used to configure external devices.

32

Outputs:

Used for configuring the output format.

37

Checksum:

Used for checksum test for received data.

38

Aux settings:

Used for different hardware and software settings.

39

Misc:

Used for different operator parameters.

40

Ship:

Used for defining the ship size.

42

Note Data entered in the System Configuration dialog are not taken

into account until it is confirmed by clicking the OK or APPLY
buttons:

OK: changes are applied, and the dialog box is removed from

the display

APPLY: changes are applied, and the dialog box remains

displayed.

The different tabs in the System Configuration dialog are
described in the following pages.

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3.2 Input configuration

The Inputs tab in the System Configuration dialog is used for
configuring the input format for each interfacing serial channel.
The tab is also used to delete or edit an already defined input.

All defined input devices are listed alphabetically in the Input
tab. If no input device is configured, the dialog will be empty.

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

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New devices are configured by pressing the New button when
the Inputs tab in the System Configuration dialog is active.

The Input Config dialog is displayed.

Device Name

Name for the input device. The device name is limited to 8 characters.

The entered name will be displayed in the different user menus and will
also be used in an alarm text.

Input Source

Com. port used for the device.

Device Type

Drop down field with available device types.

Data Format

NMEA format and Baud Rate for the device. Available alternatives are
dependant on selected device type.

Baud Rate

NMEA Header

NMEA header for the device. This header must be specified if multiple
talkers with identical telegram type (e.g. GLL) are connected.

Listen for

Selectable sentences for the device. Available sentences may be
displayed by pressing the Monitor Serial line button. Refer page 36.

The following sentences is preferred for GPS: GGA, VTG, ZDA and
DTM

Time Out in Seconds

Time-out limit for the data. If the data stops and is not received within
the specified time-out limit, an alarm will be activated.

Adding new device

Note Which data that is available in the Input Config dialog depends

on which device type that is selected.

The Input Config dialog has the following fields:

Note If data-transmitting rate is low, e.g. ARPA or some echo

sounders, a short time-out may block the data.

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Navigator Datum

Specification for differential GPS. Must be entered if Navigator or AIS
is selected as device type.

Valid flag

Antenna position

offset from ref. point

Values for antenna offset for Navigator and AIS devices.

If two equal navigators (GPS) with antennas are installed as indicated
on the figure below, and if correct antenna offset is entered, there
should be no position difference between them. The ship will obtain
the same position in the chart even if the sensors are exchanged!

If an ARPA/MARPA is connected to the CS system in order to receive
ARPA targets, the targets have to be correctly referenced to the CCRP
(no internal offset required).

x

y

0,0

ANTENNA POSITION (+X, +Y)

ANTENNA POSITION (-X, -Y)

All sensors refer to the vessel’s reference point. This point is
defined in Ship settings, page 42. If no reference is defined, the
vessel’s center of gravity will be used as reference point.

If the antennas are mounted out of the reference point, the offset
x and y values for the antenna position must be entered into the
system to give the correct ship position.

The position for a GPS is the position of the antenna. The
position is given as an x and y offset relative to the vessel center,
with positive value forward and to starboard.

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By pressing the Advanced button when the Inputs tab in the

System Configuration dialog is active, the Advanced Input
Settings dialog is displayed.

Advanced input settings

This dialog is used for advanced settings for ARPA, log, gyro,
position reference sentences and Ethernet connection.

All tabs in this dialog have text specifying the different data
fields as shown in the “arp” tab shown below.

Modifying an input device

A device can be modified by pressing the Edit button, or by
double-clicking the specific device in the Inputs tab in the
System Configuration dialog. The Input Config dialog will be
displayed, and parameters modified as described on page 32
onwards.

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Deleting an input device

A defined input device is deleted by activating the device in the
Inputs tab, and then pressing the Delete button.

To avoid unintended removal of a device, the selection has to be
confirmed by pressing the OK button.

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The Monitor Serial Line button in the Input tab in the System
Configuration dialog makes it possible to monitor each serial
line individually.

Close:

Closes the dialog and returns the display to the Inputs tab in the
System Configuration dialog.

Freeze:

Stops the text from scrolling.

Clear:

Clears the text field in the dialog.

Hex/ASCII:

Toggles the log data between hexadecimal and ASCII characters.

Log Activate:

Saves the monitored log data to a file.

A new dialog for selecting file name and location will be displayed.

When logging is activated, the button will change to Log

Deactivate. Pressing this button will stop logging data to file.

Select font:

Used for changing font for the text.

Monitoring a serial line

The buttons in the dialog are used as follows:

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3.3 Output configuration

Output line

Drop down field for selecting serial output line to be specified.

Minimum baudrate

Value increasing as output messages are selected. Note that this value
not should exceed the value set for the input baudrate on the same
com. line.

Clear

Clear all selected output message sentences.

Output messages

Available sentences for the output device. The output is NMEA0183
Standard sentences, and at least one of these sentences must be
enabled.

Output line for

controlling monitor

Used to define which COM port used for the monitors

Serial output format are configured from the Outputs tab in the
System Configuration dialog.

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

The following fields are available:

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Max Sequential

Checksum Errors

Number of sequential checksum errors detected before a checksum alarm
will be given.

3.4 Checksum

NMEA data sent to the CS system may contain a checksum.
When the CS system receives data with checksum included, it
will automatically calculate the checksum and compare this sum
with the checksum transmitted by the device.

When the calculated and the received checksum not are
identical, the settings in the Checksum tab in the System
Configuration dialog will decide whether the CS system will
use or reject these data.

Each serial line has its own checksum configuration.

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3.5 Auxiliary settings

Screen decimals

Number of decimals displayed for the position reference in the Position
Window. In the example below, 4 decimals are selected.

NMEA decimals

Number of decimals used in the data output sentences.

Stepper Gyro

Not used.

Voice Alarm

Toggles voice alarm function ON/OFF.

Start Route
Replication

Enables route replication between ECDIS and Backup machine in PLECDIS
configurations. Routes created on one system will then automatically be
copied to the other system.

SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

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Time Zone

Time zone according to UTC. The system will read the UTC time from the
GPS and update it to local time.

Screen size

Used for setting correct diagonal screen size. When pressing the Start

RULER button, a new dialog for entering screen size is opened.

Press the Measure the Screen button to open a new dialog used
for measuring a selected area directly on the monitor.

Measure width and height of the white area and enter the values in
inches of mm.

3.6 Miscellaneous settings

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SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

Alarm Test

By pressing this button, the built in alarm system will issue an alarm for 5
seconds.

Backup Manager

Used for starting the backup manager. Refer the separate CS68 Operator
Manual.

Clean all registry

settings

Cleans all registry settings when the system is shut down. This will force the
system to use default values for all system variables.

Display units

Units of measurement for speed, depth, temperature and distance.

Caution The Screen size MUST be set correctly to display the correct

chart scale and to place targets correctly in the chart. If the
screen size is wrong AIS target in the outer end of the screen
area will be positioned incorrectly.
After Screen size has been adjusted the chart system must be
restarted to synchronize the screen settings.

Caution This action will remove all configured devices.

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Ship name

Parameters used when transmitting AIS information.
These fields should be entered correctly to ensure that
correct information will be used in the AIS system.

Type of ship

Type of cargo/operation

MMSI

IMO

Call Signal

Measurements

Parameters used by the CS system to draw a ship symbol
in true size. Used when the actual ship is larges that the
minimum ship symbol.

Note that the reference offset points are calculated from
the vessel’s center point.

Turn Radius

Used as default value when a route is created.

Crab Factor

Used for autopilot turn start calibration.

Wheel over time

Response time (in seconds) from a rudder command is
given until the vessel starts turning. This parameter is
dependant on vessel characteristics, and it could be
necessary to change the value when the vessel is heavily
loaded.

Max Speed

Used as max value for speed entries.

3.7 Ship settings

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INSTALLATION APPROVAL

4 INSTALLATION APPROVAL

This section includes check lists that should be used to
verify correct installation of the CS68 system.

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4.1 General

When all units are installed, external equipment connected and
the software configured according to the previous sections, the
installation should be verified according to the check lists in the
following pages.

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4.2 Check lists

Procedure

Ref.

page

Y N NA

Comment

All units mounted as described:

MC50 computer

6

Monitor 1

7

Monitor 2

7

FB200 Filterbox

7

Chart Interface unit

8

Loudspeaker

8

Alarm Reset unit

8

Optional operator panels

9

Optional External

ON/OFF switch

9

Units properly grounded

10

Procedure

Ref.

page

Y N NA

Comment

Power connected to MC50

12

Alarm supply connected to TB9
in Chart Interface unit

12

Mechanical installation

INSTALLATION APPROVAL

Power connection

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Procedure

Ref.

page

Y N NA

Comment

Keyboard and mouse
connected via splitter cable to
PS2 port (J1) on MC50

14

Monitor cables connected to
monitor plug (J4) and to COM9
or COM10 on MC50

14

Speaker connected to TB13 in
Chart Interface unit

Refer cabling diagram, page 77

Internal cables connected from
MC50 to Chart Interface unit:

Audio Out (J1) on MC50

to TB14

on Chart Interface unit

TB1 on MC50

to TB16

on Chart Interface unit

J3 on MC50

to J1

on Chart Interface unit

Optional external ON/OFF
switch connected to TB15 in
Chart Interface unit

Optional operator panels
connected to MC50 (and Chart
Interface unit)

18

Procedure

Ref.

page

Y N NA

Baud

Rate

Type of equipment / Sentence

External equipment connected
to input/output ports in Chart
Interface unit:

TB1 (Serial I/O port)

23

Input:

Output:

TB2 (Serial I/O port)

Input:

Output:

TB3 (Serial I/O port)

Input:

Output:

TB4 (Serial I/O port)

Input:

Output:

TB5 (Serial I/O port)

Input:

Output:

Internal cabling

External equipment

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INSTALLATION APPROVAL

Procedure

Ref.

page

Y N NA

Baud

Rate

Type of equipment / Sentence

TB6 (Serial I/O port)

23

Input:

Output:

TB7 (Serial I/O port)

Input:

Output:

TB8 (Serial I/O port)

Input:

Output:

TB10 (Digital input)

24

TB11 (Digital output)

25

Procedure

Ref.

page

Y N NA

Comment

Minimum reference systems
configured:

GPS

32

GPS datum

33

GPS Antenna offset

33

Gyro

32

Log

32

Display units selected

41

Screen size set correctly

40

Ship information and
parameters entered

42

Procedure

Ref.

page

Y N NA

Comment

Alarms operational

41

Time updated correctly from
GPS

40

Keyboard and mouse operative

Procedure

Ref.

page

Y N NA

Comment

Back-up made to Library and
burned to DVD after system
configuration is completed

Described in the separate CS68
Operator Manual

Software configuration

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General check

System back-up

CS68 ECDIS

5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

This section lists hardware specification for all units
included in the CS68 system.

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5.1 Cabling

20

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

1

8

9

7

19

3

2

4

14

13

15

6

5

12

16

17

18

10

11

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cable length for standard and optional units in the CS68 system
is shown on the figure below and in the table on next page.

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CABLE NO.

CABLE LENGTH

DESCRIPTION

1

0.45 m

Part of FB200

2

0.2 m

Splitter cable

3

1.8 m

Part of TrackMan wheel

4

1.6 m

Part of Cherry keyboard

5

5 m

Alarm reset

6

8.5 m

Part of speaker

7

1.25 m

(J3 MC50 – J1 Chart Interface unit)

8

1.25 m

(TB1 MC50 – TB16 Chart Interface unit)

9

1.3 m

Audio

10

-

Supplied with monitor (may be delivered
by others

11 - 12

5 m

Part of external ON/OFF switch

13

5.0 m

(System)

Part of COP20/COP30

14

1.5 m

(Keyboard)

15

1.7 m

(Mouse)

16

5 m

Part of COP10

17

-

Supplied with monitor (may be delivered
by others)

18

-

19

Ordered from printer supplier

20

TBA

Part of Radar Processor unit

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5.2 MC50 computer unit

Height: ............................................................................. 196 mm

Width: .............................................................................. 363 mm

Depth: .............................................................................. 428 mm

Net weight ........................................................................... 9.5 Kg

Color: ................................................................................... Black

Environmental Protection: ..................................................... IP22

Temperature range:

Operating: ........................... 0 to +55 °C (+32 to +131 °F)

Storage: ............................. –15 to +70 °C (+5 to +158 °F)

Dimensional drawing: ........................................ page 67 onwards.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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5.3 Loudspeaker

Height: ............................................................................. 110 mm

Width: .............................................................................. 110 mm

Depth: ................................................................................ 48 mm

Color: ................................................................................... Black

Effect (PMPO): .......................................................... 80 watt max

Frequency range: ................................................... 20Hz – 80 kHz

Environmental Protection: ..................................................... IP22

Dimensional drawing: ....................................................... page 71

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5.4 FB200 Filterbox

Height: ............................................................................... 50 mm

Width: .............................................................................. 177 mm

Depth: .............................................................................. 103 mm

Net weight: .......................................................................... 0.5 Kg

Power: .............................................................................. 24V DC

Power consumption ............................................................. 140W

Color: ................................................................................... Black

Environmental Protection: ..................................................... IP32

Temperature range:

Operating: ........................... 0 to +55 °C (+32 to +131 °F)

Storage: ............................. –15 to +70 °C (+5 to +158 °F)

Dimensional drawing: ...................................................... page 72.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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5.5 Chart Interface unit

Height: ............................................................................. 280 mm

Width: .............................................................................. 312 mm

Depth: ................................................................................ 60 mm

Net weight: .......................................................................... 2.3 Kg

Power: .............................................................................. 24V DC

Power consumption ............................................................... 50W

Color: ................................................................................... Black

Environmental Protection: ..................................................... IP22

Temperature range:

Operating: ........................... 0 to +55 °C (+32 to +131 °F)

Storage: ............................. –15 to +70 °C (+5 to +158 °F)

Dimensional drawing: ...................................................... page 73.

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5.6 Cherry keyboard

Height: ............................................................................. 130 mm

Width: .............................................................................. 280 mm

Depth: ................................................................................ 37 mm

Net weight ........................................................................... 0.5 Kg

Color: ................................................................................... Black

Temperature range:

Operating: ............................. 0 to +55°C (+32 to +131°F)

Storage: ............................... –15 to +70°C (+5 to +158°F)

Dimensional drawing: ....................................................... page 70

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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5.7 TrackMan wheel

Height: ............................................................................. 145 mm

Width: ................................................................................ 90 mm

Depth: ................................................................................ 58 mm

Net weight: .......................................................................... 0.2 Kg

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5.8 Alarm Reset unit

Height: ............................................................................... 72 mm

Width: ................................................................................ 72 mm

Depth, including cable bend: ............................................. 70 mm

Net weight: ............................................................ 0.35 Kg

Dimensional drawing: ....................................................... page 74

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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5.9 COP20/COP30 Operator panel (Option)

Height: ............................................................................. 220 mm

Width: .............................................................................. 440 mm

Depth: .................................................... 135 mm incl. cable bend

Net weight ........................................................................... 3.8 Kg

Color: ................................................................................... Black

Illumination:................................................................. Adjustable

Environmental Protection: ..................................................... IP56

Temperature range:

Operating: ........................... 0 to +55 °C (+32 to +131 °F)

Storage: ............................. –15 to +70 °C (+5 to +158 °F)

Dimensional drawing: ...................................................... page 76.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

5.10 COP10 Remote Operator panel (Option)

Height: ............................................................................. 144 mm

Width: ................................................................................ 72 mm

Depth: ................................................ 76 mm incl. securing screw

Net weight ......................................................................... 0.65 Kg

Color: ................................................................................... Black

Enclosure material: ...................................................... Aluminum

Mounting: .............................................................. Panel mounted

Environmental Protection: ..................................................... IP32

Temperature range:

Operation: .......................... 0 to +55 °C (+32 to +131 °F)

Storage: ............................. –15 to +70 °C (+5 to +158 °F)

Dimensional drawing: ...................................................... page 75.

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5.11 External ON/OFF switch (Option)

Height: ............................................................................... 72 mm

Width: ................................................................................ 72 mm

Depth, including cable bend: ............................................. 70 mm

Net weight: ........................................................................ 0.35 Kg

Dimensional drawing: ....................................................... page 74

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6 SPARE PART LISTING

This section includes part numbers for all standard and optional
units that may be included in a CS68 system.

SPARE PARTS LISTING

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PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

000-00004-001

MC50 MKII Computer

000-00019-001

JH19T14 MMD (1280*1024 – 60 Hz)

TBA

JH20T17 MMD (1600*1200 – 60 Hz)

TBA

JH23T12 MMD (1600*1200 – 60 Hz)

TBA

JH27T11 MMD (1920*1200 – 60 Hz)

26055046

FB200 Filterbox

26056200

Chart Interface unit

44176022

Cherry keyboard

44169712

TrackMan wheel

26056218

Loudspeaker

26056473

Alarm reset unit

26053231

COP10 Remote operator panel

26053355

COP20 Operator panel

26053207

COP30 Operator panel

26056713

External ON/OFF switch

TBA

Radar Processor unit

6.1 Main components

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6.2 Accessories

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

44142131

Air inlet filter

SPARE PARTS LISTING

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7 DRAWINGS

This section includes drawings, diagrams and cut-out
templates for units in the CS68 system.

DRAWINGS

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Name

Drw.no

Rev.

MC50 Dimensional drawing (3 pages)

- Front view page 67

- Side view page 68

- Bottom view page 69

D3-605555

A

Cherry keyboard. Dimensional drawing

N4-081309

-

Loudspeaker. Dimensional drawing

N3-605618

A

Chart Interface unit. Dimensional drawing

N1-605617

A

Alarm Reset unit / External ON/OFF switch.
Dimensional drawing

D4-605650

A

FB200, dimensional drawing

D3-604913

A

COP10 (OPTION). Dimensional drawing

N3-605303

A

COP20/COP30 (OPTION). Dimensional drawing

N1-605304

A

CS68 Chart system, Cabling diagram

N3-605644

C

Computer interface board, component layout

N4-605514

D

Loudspeaker, Panel cut-out

N4-605619

A

Alarm Reset unit / External ON/OFF switch.
Panel cut-out

D4-605650

A

COP10, Panel cut-out

N3-605303

A

COP20/30, Panel cut-out

N1-605304

A

7.1 Drawings overview

Parts of the following drawings are enclosed:

Note The original signed drawings are recorded at Navico Egersund.

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7.2 MC50 Marine Computer

Front view

DRAWINGS

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Side view

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Bottom view

DRAWINGS

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CS68 ECDIS

7.3 Cherry keyboard

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7.4 Loudspeaker

DRAWINGS

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CS68 ECDIS

7.5 FB200 Filter box

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7.6 Chart Interface unit

DRAWINGS

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CS68 ECDIS

7.7 Alarm Reset unit / External ON/OFF switch

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7.8 COP10 (Option)

DRAWINGS

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CS68 ECDIS

7.9 COP20/COP30 (OPTION)

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DRAWINGS

PS2

12345

6

ETHERNET

ETHERNET

AUDIO OUT

DVI / VGA

GND

+

-

GND

+

-

FROM 24V DC SUPPLY

+

-

GND

24V DC

MC50 MKII COMPUTER

MONITOR 1

FB200 MC FILTERBOX

SPEAKER

J1

FOR

CONNECTION

TO EXTERNAL

EQUIPMENT

J3

USB2

PARALLEL

CHART INTERFACE UNIT

1

2

TB14

AUDIO OUT

2

TB13

1

COP20/30

342

TB15

1

1

2

TB12

24V

2

1

TB9

56342

TB11

1

56342

TB10

1

DIGITAL

INPUT

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

-

+

PRE-HEAT

-

ALARM

+

24V

1

2

3

132

TB1

NC

NC

GND

ON -

ON +

+12V

(OPTION)

COP10

MOUSE

KEYBOARD

(OPTION)

5 m

5 m

1.6 m

1.5 m

1.7 m

1.8 m

0.2 m

1.3 m

8.5 m

1.25 m

1.25 m

0.45 m

-

+

+

-

-

+

1.9 m

1

2

TB17

3

4

SWITCH +

LAMP +

SWITCH -

LAMP -

ALARM RESET

5 m

-

+

+

-+-

65432

1

(6)

GREEN

YELLOW

(3)

PINK

GREY

(5)

(4)

BROWN

WHITE

(2)

(1)

RED

BLACK

BLACK

RED

2

56341

(3)

RED

BLUE

(4)

YELLOW

GREEN

(2)

(1)

GND

ALARM RTN

ON -

+12V

TX+

GND

TX-

RX+

RX-

4

5

123

TB1

TX-

4

GND

5

RX-

TX+

RX+

123

TB2

TX-

4

GND

5

RX-

TX+

RX+

123

TB3

TX-

4

GND

5

RX-

TX+

RX+

123

TB4

TX-

4

GND

5

RX-

TX+

RX+

123

TB5

TX-

4

GND

5

RX-

TX+

RX+

123

TB6

TB7

GND

TX+

RX+

RX-

TX-

5

4

213

TX-

RX-

RX+

TX+

GND

345

1

2

TB8

J1

AUDIO IN

SERIAL

LINE

NO.1

NO.2

LINE

SERIAL

NO.3

LINE

SERIAL

NO.4

LINE

SERIAL

NO.5

LINE

SERIAL

NO.6

LINE

SERIAL

NO.7

LINE

SERIAL

NO.8

LINE

SERIAL

TB16

56342

1

5

6

ON +

ALARM

NC

+12V

GND

ON +

ON -

NC

2 m

24V DC SUPPLY

ON/OFF SWITCH

5 m

RED

(3)

BLUE

(4)

GREEN

(6)

YELLOW

(5)

(OPTION)

NC

NC

MONITOR

(NOT USED)

COM9

MONITOR 2

COM10

2 m

J4

DVI / VGA

1.9 m

24V DC SUPPLY

FROM VESSEL'S 24V DC ALARM SUPPLY

24V DC FROM FB200 MC FILTERBOX

USB1

J2

RADAR

PROCESSOR

UNIT *

FROM VESSEL'S RADAR SYSTEM

REFER SEPARATE

INSTALLATION MANUAL

*

7.10 CS68 ECDIS, Cabling diagram

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CS68 ECDIS

7.11 Computer interface board, Component layout

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7.12 Loudspeaker, Panel cut-out

DRAWINGS

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DRAWINGS

7.13 Alarm Reset unit / External ON/OFF switch,
Panel cut-out

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7.14 COP10, Panel cut-out

70mm

142mm

DRAWINGS

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7.15 COP20/COP30, Panel cut-out

435mm

215mm

DRAWINGS

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