Si-tex Trawl Plot 12 User's Manual
Gray Scale Chartplotter
CODE: XSegsw12m110B820/101103
Color Chartplotter
CODE: XSegsw12c110B820/101103
USER MANUAL
Warning!
Electronic charts displayed by the chartplotter are believed to be accurate and reliable, but they are not
intended to substitute for the official charts which should remain your main reference for all the matters related to the execution of a safe navigation.
For this reason we would like to remind you that you are required to carry on board and use the
officially published and approved nautical charts.
Caution
n Please read through this manual before the first operation. If you have any questions, please contact
the Company customer service or your local dealer.
n The chartplotter is not built water proof. Please give attention to avoid water intrusion into the
chartplotter. Water damage is not covered by the warranty.
n Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the chartplotter.
n Connection to the power source with reversed polarity will damage the chartplotter severely. This
damage may not be covered by the warranty.
n The chartplotter contains dangerous high voltage circuits which only experienced technicians can
handle.
n The C-MAP NT+ C-CARD are available from your local dealer.
n We will not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the performance or use of this material.
n Exposure of display to UV rays may shorten life of the liquid crystals used in your plotter. This
limitation is due to the current technology of the LCD displays.
Avoid overheating which may cause loss of contrast and, in extreme cases, a darkening of the screen.
Problems which occur from overheating are reversible when temperature decreases.
Cleaning procedure for the plotter screen
Cleaning of the plotter screen is a very important operation and must be done carefully. Since the
surface is covered by a antireflective coating, the procedure for cleaning all the surfaces can be performed using the following procedure: You need a tissue or lens tissue and a cleaning spray containing
Isopropanol (a normal spray cleaner sold for the PC screen, for example PolaClear by Polaroid). Fold
the tissue or lens tissue 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
wont glide easily, and may damage the surface.
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Table of Content
1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 11
2 Before You Begin ........................................................................................... 17
1.1 CONVENTIONS........................................................................................ 11
1.2 FEATURES ........................................................................................... 12
1.2.1 Specifications ................................................................................. 12
1.2.1.1 Main Characteristics .......................................................... 12
1.2.1.2 Physical Characteristics..................................................... 14
1.3 BASICS ........................................................................................... 15
2.1 THE KEYBOARD...................................................................................... 17
2.1.1 Function Keys ................................................................................. 19
2.2 TURNING THE CHARTPLOTTER ON AND OFF.................................... 20
2.2.1 Turning On ...................................................................................... 20
2.2.2 Turning Off...................................................................................... 21
2.3 CHANGING BACKLIGHT AND CONTRAST ........................................... 21
2.4 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE ................................................................ 21
2.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................... 22
2.5.1 GPS Connections ........................................................................... 22
2.5.2 Autopilot Connections .................................................................... 22
2.5.3 External NMEA Connections.......................................................... 23
2.5.4 C-COM Connections ...................................................................... 24
2.5.5 External Alarm Connection............................................................. 24
2.6 ADDITIONAL C-CARDS ........................................................................... 25
2.6.1 Inserting C-CARD ........................................................................... 25
2.6.2 Removing C-CARD......................................................................... 26
2.7 THE FLOPPY DISK .................................................................................. 27
2.7.1 Inserting Floppy Disk ...................................................................... 28
2.7.2 Removing Floppy Disk.................................................................... 28
2.8 MENU OPTIONS ...................................................................................... 29
2.9 DATA ENTRY ........................................................................................... 29
3 For the New User ........................................................................................... 31
3.1 SCREEN DISPLAY CONFIGURATION ................................................... 31
3.1.1 Function Keys Customization......................................................... 31
3.1.1.1 Chart Display ..................................................................... 32
3.1.1.2 Depth Graph pages ........................................................... 34
3.1.1.3 Navigation Data page ........................................................ 34
3.1.1.4 Road page ......................................................................... 35
3.1.1.5 GPS Status page ............................................................... 35
3.1.1.6 GPS Data page.................................................................. 36
3.2 GENERAL MENU ..................................................................................... 36
3.2.1 Units Selection................................................................................ 37
3.2.2 Time & Date setting ........................................................................ 37
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3.2.3 Cursor Speed.................................................................................. 37
3.3 NAVIGATING TO A SINGLE DESTINATION .......................................... 38
3.3.1 Distance and Bearing to Target ..................................................... 38
3.3.2 Time To Go..................................................................................... 38
3.3.3 Deleting Target ............................................................................... 38
3.4 NAVIGATION ON A ROUTE .................................................................... 39
3.4.1 Adding Waypoint ............................................................................ 39
3.4.2 Creating a Route ............................................................................ 39
3.4.3 Deleting Waypoint .......................................................................... 40
3.4.4 Distance and Bearing to Target ..................................................... 40
3.4.5 Time To Go..................................................................................... 40
3.4.6 Deleting Target ............................................................................... 41
3.5 C-MAP NT+ INFORMATION ..................................................................... 41
3.5.1 Display Mode .................................................................................. 41
3.5.2 Customize Map............................................................................... 42
3.5.2.1 Marine Settings .................................................................. 42
3.5.2.2 Depth Settings ................................................................... 44
3.5.2.3 Land Settings ..................................................................... 44
3.5.2.4 Chart Settings .................................................................... 45
3.5.3 Getting Automatic Info.................................................................... 46
3.5.4 Info Tree and Expanded Info Page ................................................ 47
3.5.5 Info Function ................................................................................... 48
3.5.6 Getting Port Info ............................................................................. 48
3.5.7 Getting Tide Info ............................................................................. 49
3.5.8 Find Function .................................................................................. 51
3.5.8.1 Finding Port Services ........................................................ 51
3.5.8.2 Finding Nearest Ports ........................................................ 51
Finding All Ports ................................................................ 51
Searching by name............................................................ 51
Searching by list ................................................................ 51
3.5.8.3 Finding Tide Stations ......................................................... 52
3.5.8.4 Finding Wrecks .................................................................. 52
3.5.8.5 Finding Obstructions.......................................................... 52
3.5.8.6 Finding Cursor ................................................................... 52
3.5.8.7 Finding Coordinates........................................................... 52
3.6 MAN OVERBOARD (MOB) ...................................................................... 53
3.5.8.8 Finding User Points ........................................................... 52
3.6.1 Inserting MOB .................................................................................. 53
3.6.2 Deleting MOB .................................................................................. 53
4 For the Experienced User ........................................................................................... 55
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4.1 MORE ABOUT CREATING AND USING ROUTES ................................ 55
4.1.1 Routes ........................................................................................... 55
4.1.1.1 Selecting Route ................................................................. 55
Displaying Route................................................................ 55
Editing notes ...................................................................... 56
Hide/Show Route ............................................................... 56
Find Route ......................................................................... 56
4.1.1.2 Deleting Route ................................................................... 56
4.1.1.3 Finding information on Route: Route Report .................... 56
Changing Speed & Fuel values......................................... 56
Reversing Route ................................................................ 56
4.1.2 Waypoints ....................................................................................... 57
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4.1.2.1 Adding Waypoint ............................................................... 57
4.1.2.2 Moving Waypoint ............................................................... 57
4.1.2.3 Deleting Waypoint ............................................................. 58
4.1.2.4 Editing Waypoint................................................................ 59
4.1.2.5 Goto ................................................................................... 61
4.1.2.6 Inserting Waypoint ............................................................. 61
4.1.2.7 Finding Waypoint ............................................................... 63
4.1.2.8 Finding info on Waypoints: User Points List page ............ 64
Viewing Waypoint in map display...................................... 64
Finding Waypoint in the User Points List page ................. 64
Deleting Waypoint ............................................................. 64
4.2 USING MARKS & EVENTS...................................................................... 65
4.2.1 Marks ........................................................................................... 65
4.2.2 Events ........................................................................................... 68
4.3 AB FUNCTION.......................................................................................... 69
4.3.1 Inserting AB .................................................................................... 69
4.3.2 Deleting AB..................................................................................... 69
4.4 EBL/VRM FUNCTION............................................................................... 69
4.4.1 Inserting EBL/VRM ......................................................................... 70
4.4.2 Deleting EBL/VRM.......................................................................... 70
4.4.3 Editing EBL/VRM............................................................................ 70
4.5 USING THE TRACK FUNCTION ............................................................. 70
4.5.1 Enabling Track Storing ................................................................... 70
4.5.2 Deleting Track ................................................................................ 70
4.5.3 Track Setting Menu ........................................................................ 71
4.6 PAN FUNCTION ....................................................................................... 72
4.6.1 Moving cursor to the Screen center ............................................... 72
4.6.2 Placing cursor on coordinates........................................................ 72
4.7 FLOPPY DISK MENU............................................................................... 72
4.7.1 Saving File ...................................................................................... 72
4.7.2 Loading File .................................................................................... 73
4.7.3 Deleting File .................................................................................... 73
Deleting all stored User Points .......................................... 64
4.2.1.1 Adding Mark ....................................................................... 65
4.2.1.2 Moving Mark ...................................................................... 65
4.2.1.3 Deleting Mark ..................................................................... 66
4.2.1.4 Editing Mark ....................................................................... 66
4.2.1.5 Goto ................................................................................... 67
4.2.1.6 Finding Mark ...................................................................... 67
4.2.1.7 Finding information on Marks: User Points List page ....... 67
4.2.2.1 Adding Event ..................................................................... 68
4.2.2.2 Deleting Event ................................................................... 68
4.2.2.3 Editing Event...................................................................... 68
4.2.2.4 Goto ................................................................................... 68
4.2.2.5 Finding Event ..................................................................... 68
4.2.2.6 Finding information on Events: User Points List page ...... 69
4.5.3.1 Selecting Active Track ....................................................... 71
4.5.3.2 Displaying Track ................................................................ 71
4.5.3.3 Selecting Line Pattern ....................................................... 71
4.5.3.4 Selecting Track memorizing type ...................................... 71
4.5.3.5 Selecting Time Step .......................................................... 71
4.5.3.6 Selecting Distance Step .................................................... 71
4.5.3.7 Delete all Tracks ................................................................ 72
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4.7.4 Floppy Disk handling ...................................................................... 73
4.7.4.1 Formatting Floppy Disk...................................................... 73
4.7.4.2 Ordering the Floppy Disk Directory ................................... 73
4.7.4.3 Displaying Time ................................................................. 73
4.7.5 Change Floppy Disk ....................................................................... 74
5 Menu Settings ........................................................................................... 75
5.1 DISPLAY MENU ....................................................................................... 75
5.1.1 Auto Info ......................................................................................... 75
5.1.2 Map Orientation .............................................................................. 76
5.1.3 Screen Amplifier ............................................................................. 76
5.1.4 Course Line .................................................................................... 76
5.1.5 Coordinate System ......................................................................... 76
5.1.6 Map Datum ..................................................................................... 77
5.1.7 Fix Datum ....................................................................................... 77
5.1.8 User Points ..................................................................................... 77
5.1.9 Event Handler Type ........................................................................ 77
5.1.10Data Window Mode ........................................................................ 77
5.1.11Cursor Window ............................................................................... 77
5.1.12Position Symbol .............................................................................. 77
5.2 NAV DISPLAY MENU............................................................................... 78
5.2.1 CDI Scale........................................................................................ 78
5.2.2 Navigation Page ............................................................................. 78
5.3 ADVANCED MENU .................................................................................. 78
5.3.1 Input/Output Menu.......................................................................... 79
5.3.1.1 Port 1/Port 2/Port 3 Input................................................... 79
5.3.1.2 Port 1/Port 2/Port 3 Output ................................................ 79
5.3.1.3 Port 1/Port 2/Port 3 NMEA Output .................................... 79
5.3.1.4 Cable Wiring Pages ........................................................... 79
5.3.2 Fix & Compass Menu ..................................................................... 80
5.3.2.1 Fix Correction..................................................................... 80
5.3.2.2 Compute Correction .......................................................... 80
5.3.2.3 Correction Offset ............................................................... 80
5.3.2.4 Static Navigation ................................................................ 80
5.3.2.5 Position Filter ..................................................................... 80
5.3.2.6 Speed Filter ....................................................................... 80
5.3.2.7 Bearing ............................................................................... 81
5.3.2.8 Magnetic Variation ............................................................. 81
5.3.2.9 Calibrate Compass ............................................................ 81
5.3.3 Simulation Menu ............................................................................. 81
5.3.3.1 Speed ................................................................................. 81
5.3.3.2 Heading .............................................................................. 82
5.3.3.3 Date and Time ................................................................... 82
5.3.3.4 Cursor Control ................................................................... 82
5.3.3.5 Simulation Mode ................................................................ 82
5.3.4 Alarms Menu ................................................................................... 82
5.3.4.1 Auto Off .............................................................................. 82
5.3.4.2 Arrival Alarm ...................................................................... 82
5.3.4.3 XTE Alarm.......................................................................... 83
5.3.4.4 Guard Zone Alarm ............................................................. 83
5.3.4.5 Anchor Alarm ..................................................................... 83
5.3.4.6 Depth Alarm ....................................................................... 83
5.3.4.7 Timer Alarm Menu ............................................................. 83
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Timer Alarm ....................................................................... 84
Timer Value ....................................................................... 84
Timer Direction .................................................................. 84
5.3.4.8 Grounding Alarm Menu ..................................................... 84
Grounding Alarm................................................................ 84
Grounding Depth Limit....................................................... 85
Grounding Alarm Range .................................................... 85
Grounding Alarm Report.................................................... 85
5.3.4.9 External Alarm ................................................................... 85
6 For the Technician ........................................................................................... 87
A C-Forecast ........................................................................................... 95
6.1 DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................... 87
6.2 INSTALLATION AND REMOVING........................................................... 88
6.3 EXTERNAL CONNECTORS .................................................................... 89
6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................. 90
6.4.1 Problems and Solutions ................................................................. 90
6.4.2 When Nothing Else Works .............................................................. 90
6.4.3 If you need assistance.................................................................... 90
6.5 SYSTEM TEST ......................................................................................... 91
6.5.1 RAM menu ...................................................................................... 91
6.5.2 DIM menu ....................................................................................... 91
6.5.3 Cartridges ....................................................................................... 92
6.5.4 Modem Test.................................................................................... 92
6.5.5 Serial Ports ..................................................................................... 92
6.5.6 External Alarm ................................................................................ 93
6.5.7 Floppy Disk ..................................................................................... 93
A.1 PRESENTATION OF DATA ..................................................................... 96
A.1.1 Presentation of weather information ............................................... 98
A.1.1.1 Viewing the information in Navigation mode ..................... 98
A.1.1.2 Viewing the weather information in Browse mode ............ 98
A.2 SYSTEM SET UP C-FORECAST ............................................................ 99
A.2.1 Installation of hardware components ............................................ 100
A.2.1.1 Electrical connection........................................................ 100
A.2.1.2 Verification of C-COM module......................................... 100
A.2.1.3 The GSM SIM-card .......................................................... 101
A.2.2 Installation of Software.................................................................. 101
A.2.2.1 Registrations of user ID ................................................... 101
A.2.2.2 Inserting the telephone N. of the C-Forecast server ....... 101
A.2.2.3 Activation of the serial port .............................................. 101
A.2.3 Transfer of Weather Data ............................................................. 102
A.2.3.1 Insert current date and time ............................................ 102
A.2.3.2 Selection of an area from which to get weather data...... 102
Inserting of point of departure ......................................... 102
Inserting heading ............................................................. 102
A.2.3.3 Selecting type of weather information to be collected .... 102
A.2.3.4 Download of data ............................................................. 102
Error messages ............................................................... 103
SIM-card PIN Error .......................................................... 103
Other Errors ..................................................................... 103
A.3 MENU SETTINGS .................................................................................. 104
A.3.1 C-Forecast SetUp menu ............................................................... 104
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A.3.1.1 Display ............................................................................. 104
A.3.1.2 Wind Speed Alert............................................................. 104
A.3.1.3 Waves Height Alert .......................................................... 104
A.3.1.4 Wind Speed Unit .............................................................. 105
A.3.1.5 Wave Height Unit ............................................................. 105
A.3.1.6 User Identifier................................................................... 105
A.3.1.7 Telephone Number .......................................................... 105
A.3.1.8 Sim Pin............................................................................. 105
A.3.1.9 Max Speed ....................................................................... 105
A.3.1.10 C-COM/Modem Port ...................................................... 106
A.3.2 Download Preview......................................................................... 106
A.3.2.1 Type ................................................................................. 106
A.3.2.2 Mode and Position ........................................................... 106
A.3.2.3 Show on Chart ................................................................. 107
A.3.2.4 Course.............................................................................. 107
A.3.2.5 ETD and Date .................................................................. 107
A.3.2.6 Download Now ................................................................. 107
A.3.3 Browse ......................................................................................... 108
B C-Staff ......................................................................................... 109
C Terms ......................................................................................... 111
Analytical Index ......................................................................................... 117
B.1 C-STAFF MENU ..................................................................................... 110
B.1.1 Send Position ................................................................................ 110
B.1.2 Position Request ........................................................................... 110
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the chartplotter!
If you have not used a position-finding instrument before and intend to use
your chartplotter for navigating, we suggest you should read this User Manual and
make sure you are familiar with its contents. The User Manual is related both to the
gray scale and color models of the chartplotter.
The User Manual is divided into three main parts. Chapter "Before You Begin" introduces you to the basic information to get you start using the chartplotter.
Chapter "For the New User" should be read first to become familiar with your new
instrument. Chapter "For the Experienced User" introduces the advanced features of
the chartplotter.
1.1 CONVENTIONS
Throughout this User Manual, the labelled keys are shown in capitals letters
enclosed between single inverted commas, for example 'MENU'; the software keys
are shown in small capitals letters enclosed between single inverted commas, for example 'E
names enclosed between inverted commas, for example 'MENU' + "ADVANCED"
+ 'ENTER' + "FIX & COMPASS" + 'ENTER' means: press the 'MENU' key,
using the Joystick to select the ADVANCED menu and press 'ENTER' to go in it;
then using the Joystick to select the FIX & COMPASS menu and press 'ENTER' to go
in it.
DIT
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Menu operations are in bold characters listed by keys sequence with the menu
Terms underlined, for example Target, are explained in the Appendix "Terms".
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1.2 FEATURES
The chartplotter is a computer specifically designed for nautical use but, more
precisely, to ease and speed up all calculations, which so far have been done manually. If connected to a positioning instrument, the chartplotter displays the current
position, the speed, and the heading of the boat and its Track. The user information
like Waypoints, Marks and Tracks can then be stored on a Floppy Disk and can be
recalled at any time. On the screen are shown navigation data and cartographic information obtained from electronic charts of C-MAP NT+ C-CARD.
When the package containing the chartplotter is first opened, please check it
for the following contents (if any parts are missing contact the dealer the chartplotter
was purchased from):
• Power supply and I/O 8 pins cable 1,5 mt./5.9"; cable code CBC0FS0804
• Desktop brackets kit
• Two I/O 6 pins cables 1 mt./3.9"; cable code CBC0FS0603
• Fuse 2A + Fuse hlder (2pcs)
• External packaging
• User Manual
C-MAP NT+ C-CARD (cartography data cards) are available through your
local dealer. For additional information on C-MAP Cartography visit web site at
www.c-map.com.
1.2.1 SPECIFICATIONS
1.2.1.1MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Recordable Individual points
• User Points : 5000
• Type of User Points : 16
Routes
• Routes : 3000
• Max User Points per Route: 3000
Tracking
• Tracks : 5
• Points per Track : 5000
• Step by Distance : 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 Nm
• Step by Time : 1, 5, 10, 30 Sec, 1 Min
Cartographic Functions
• Worldwide Background
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• Detailed Map by using C-MAP NT
• Coordinates System (ddd mm ss, ddd mm.mm, ddd mm.mmm, UTM, OSGB, TD)
• Map Datum
• Data Window mode
• Display Mode (Full, Simple, Fishing, Low, Custom)
• Marine
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C-CARD
Names, Nav-Aids, Light Sectors, Attention Areas, Tides & Currents, Seabed
Type, Ports & Services, Tracks & Routes, Underwater Objects
• Depth
Depth Areas, Depth Areas Min/Max, Depth Lines & Sndgs, Depth Lines &
Sndgs Min/Max
• Land
Natural Features, Rivers & Lakes, Cultural Features, Landmarks
• Chart
Lat/Lon Grid, Chart Boundaries, Cartography, Mixing Levels, Declutter, Map
Presentation, Display Mode
Fix Functions
• WAAS
• Fix Correction (manual and automatic)
• Position Filter
• Speed Filter
• Map Orientation (North, Course)
• Fix Datum
• Compass Calibration
• Bearings True and Magnetic
• Variation user selectable
• Static Navigation
Report Functions
• Depth Graph page
• Depth Graph Full page
• Navigation Data page (change the fields)
• 3D Road page (change the fields)
• GPS Status page
• GPS Data page
• User Points List page
• About page
Special Functions
• Auto Info
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• Find
Port Services, Tide Stations, Wrecks, Obstructions, Cursor, Coordinates, User
Points
• A/B Function
• EBL/VRM Function
• Navigation to Destination
• Speed Unit (Mph, Kts, Kph)
• Distance Unit (Km, Nm, Sm)
• Depth Unit (Ft, FM, Mt)
• Altitude Unit (Ft, FL, Mt)
• Date & Time Setup (Local, UTC)
• Keypad Beep selection
• Alarms Handling
Arrival Alarm, XTE Alarm, Anchor Alarm, Depth Alarm, Grounding Alarm,
Grounding Depth Limit, Grounding Alarm Range, Grounding Alarm Report
• MOB Function
• Simulation
Speed, Heading, Date, Time, Cursor Control, Simulation On/Off
Auxiliary Memory
• Floppy Disk
Interface
• Three I/O ports
1.2.1.2 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Chartplotter size (inch/mm)
• 15"x 13.5"x 8.9" (381.5mm x 342mm x 221mm)
Chartplotter weight
• 4,5 Kg
Floppy Disk
• 3" 1/2 1.4 MB
LCD display
• Gray Scale : LCD 12.1" GRAYSCALE, polarized
• Color : LCD 12.1" TFT Color, polarized
• Resolution : 800 x 600 pixels
Power consumption
• 1.6A @10V
Power supply
• 10 - 35 Volt dc, 18 Watt
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Operating Temperature Range
• From 0°C to 55°C (from 32°F to 131°F)
Memory
• Non volatile with battery back-up
Keyboard
• Backlighted, silicon rubber
1.3 BASICS
The chartplotter is controlled by using 24 keys. There is also a Joystick to
move a cursor across the screen.
Fig. 1.3 - The chartplotter
As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key action; every time
the key pressed is not valid, three rapid beeps sound indicates that no response is
available. Note that it is possible to enable (On) or disable (Off) the keypad beep
following the procedure:
'MENU' + "GENERAL" + 'ENTER' + "Keypad Beep" + 'ENTER'
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Before You Begin
This chapter provides basic information to get you start using the chartplotter;
it will help you to become familiar with the chart display and the functions of the
controls before you start using the chartplotter.
2.1 THE KEYBOARD
The key
Press and hold 'POWER' down for 1 second to turn the chartplotter On.
Press and hold 'POWER' down (once the chartplotter has been turned On) for 3
seconds turns the chartplotter Off.
The key
Press 'DISPLAY +/-' to adjust the LCD and keypad backlight.
The key
Press 'CONTRAST +/-' to adjust the LCD contrast.
The key
Numeric key or moves cursor top left corner.
The key
Numeric/letter key or moves cursor top.
The key
Numeric/letter key or moves cursor top right corner.
The key
Numeric/letter key or moves cursor left.
The key
Numeric/letter key or centers the map at the current cursor position. If
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Navigate (Home) mode is set the map is already centered on the map display.
The key
Numeric/letter key or moves cursor right.
The key
Numeric/letter key or moves cursor bottom left corner.
The key
Numeric/letter key or moves cursor bottom.
The key
Numeric/letter key or moves cursor bottom right corner.
The key
Numeric key.
The key
Press 'PAGE' to select the configuration you wish among cartography and
text area, Depth Graph pages, GPS Data page, GPS Status Page, Navigation Data
page, 3D Road Data page.
The key
Press 'MENU' to select the FUNCTIONS Menu. When in Functions Menu,
moving the Joystick to the right enters a selection, moving the Joystick to the left clears
the function.
If pressing 'MENU' for 3 seconds from chart and data page allows to customize all data fields shown in the selected page.
The key
Press 'GOTO' to select the Goto function.
The key
Press and release 'EVENT/MOB' to place Event marker. Long press
'EVENT/MOB' to insert the MOB (Man OverBoard); long press 'EVENT/MOB'
when the MOB is already present deletes it.
The key
Places EBL and VRM.
The key
Opens Track menu to select Track, switches Track On/Off, delete Track,
change Track color/pattern, change Track recording step, switches Track display
On/Off.
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The key
Press 'CLEAR' to exit from menu or to leave a menu without making changes.
If you are not into a menu, sets the Navigate mode (Home).
The key
Press 'ENTER' to select the preferred option, to confirm selection, to create
Objects (Mark, Waypoint, A-B).
The and keys
Press 'ZOOM IN' shows more details of a smaller area, by changing the
chart scale and zooming in on your display. Press 'ZOOM OUT' to operate similarly to the 'ZOOM IN', except in reverse, changing the scale and showing a wider,
otherwise less detailed view.
The key
Press 'INFO' to select Info function.
The Joystick
The Joystick moves the cursor about on the display screen, quickly and accurately. It also scrolls the preferred option in the menu page(s).
If in Navigate (Home) mode, it allows to exit from Navigate mode.
2.1.1 FUNCTION KEYS
When the cursor is placed over any User Point or any cartographic object, a
window containing the information about the selected object is shown on a variable
location of the screen (not covering the cursor icon). At the same time some Function Keys (up to five) are shown on the bottom of the page. The Function Keys are
associated to the function that can be applied to the selected object. Each Function
Key shows a number and the name of the function.
For example when the cursor is placed over a Mark, the information window
with Coordinates, Name, Icon and all other Mark information is shown. The following Functions Keys are shown on the bottom of the map display (see the following
Fig 2.1.1).
Pressing any numerical keys from '1' to '5', the function associated to the
selected number is executed. Otherwise pressing any numerical key not active (not
associated to any function) 3 beeps will be sounded and the Function Keys are kept
shown. Pressing 'CLEAR' the Functions Keys are removed from the screen, pressing
any other key the Functions Keys will be closed and the function associated to the
pressed key will be executed.
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Fig. 2.1.1 - The Function Keys
POWER & I/O CONNECTOR
2.2 TURNING THE CHARTPLOTTER ON AND OFF
Before powering On the chartplotter, check for the correct voltage (10-35
volt dc) and the correct connections with the positioning instrument:
POWER & I/O CONNECTOR
PIN # CABLE WIRE COLOR FUNCTION
1 BLACK GND/COMMON
2 RED +
o
Fig. 2.2 - Power On
10-35 Vdc
2.2.1 TURNING ON
Press and hold 'POWER' for 1 second. The chartplotter emits one rapid
beep sound, and a title page is opened: the software name and version (*), the Worldwide Cartography database version and the code and version of the C-CARDs NT
inserted are shown.
Note (*)
The software version is subject to change without notice. This User Manual is valid anyway.
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Fig. 2.2.1 - Title page
After a few seconds, the first of the two Caution Notice pages is displayed,
reminding you the chartplotter is only an aid to navigation and should be used with
appropriate prudence. The electronic charts are not intended to substitute for the
official charts. Then the cartographic screen is displayed.
2.2.2 TURNING OFF
Press 'POWER' and hold for 3 seconds: a countdown timer appears on the
screen, if you release the key before the countdown timer reaches zero, the chartplotter
will remain On.
2.3 CHANGING BACKLIGHT AND CONTRAST
You can modify the intensity of the backlight and contrast to make reading
easy and comfortable. By 'DISPLAY +/-' and 'CONTRAST +/-' it is possible to
increase or decrease the brightness: each time you press the key "+", the light value is
increased to the max value, if you press the "-", light value is decreased to the min
value.
WARNING !!!
At very low temperatures the CCFL backlight may not glow properly. Allow a few minutes for it to warm up.
2.4 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE
It is possible to select the language in which you wish information to be
displayed (for screen labels, menus and options, but it is not affect the map informa-
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tion). The default setting is English.
'MENU' + "GENERAL" + 'ENTER' + "Language" + 'ENTER'
Choose the language you prefer and press 'ENTER' to confirm.
2.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
2.5.1 GPS CONNECTIONS
Select one of the three Ports available and connect the GPS wires to the
selected port signals. For example to connect the GPS to POWER & I/O connector
(serial Port 1) see the following picture:
Fig. 2.5.1 - GPS Connection on serial Port 1
Then choose your preferred setting following the procedure:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"Port 1 Input" + 'ENTER'
Select your preferred setting among the NMEA available settings NMEA
1200-N81-N, NMEA 4800-N81-N, NMEA 4800-N82-N, NMEA 9600-O81-N,
NMEA 9600-N81-N (the default setting is 4800-N81-N) and press 'ENTER' to confirm.
2.5.2 AUTOPILOT CONNECTIONS
Select one of the three Ports available and connect the AUTOPILOT wires
to selected port signals. For example to connect the AUTOPILOT to PORT 1
connector (serial Port 2) see the following picture:
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Fig. 2.5.2 - Autopilot Connections on serial Port 2
Then choose your preferred setting following the procedure:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"Port 2 Output" + 'ENTER'
Select your preferred setting among the NMEA available settings NMEA
0183 4800-N81-N, NMEA 0180, NMEA 0180/CDX (the default setting is NMEA
0183 4800-N81-N) and press 'ENTER' to confirm.
2.5.3 EXTERNAL NMEA CONNECTIONS
Select one of the three Ports available and connect the EXTERNAL NMEA
wires to selected port signals. For example to connect the EXTERNAL NMEA to
PORT 2 connector (serial Port 3) see the following picture:
Then choose your preferred setting for input format following the procedure:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"Port 3 Input" + 'ENTER'
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Fig. 2.5.3 - External NMEA Connections on serial Port 3
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Select your setting among the NMEA available settings NMEA 1200-N81N, NMEA 4800-N81-N, NMEA 4800-N82-N, NMEA 9600-O81-N, NMEA 9600N81-N (the default setting is 4800-N81-N) and press 'ENTER' to confirm.
Now set the output format to the same input format following the procedure:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"Port 3 Output" + 'ENTER'
2.5.4 C-COM CONNECTIONS
To connect the modem C-COM to the chart plotter follow the procedure:
1. Connect Power & I/O as follows:
POWER & I/O
POWER & I/O CONNECTOR
WIRE COLOR FUNCTION
PIN#
BLACK GND/COMMON
1
RED PWR+ (10-35 Vdc)
2
WHITE
3
GREEN
4
GREY OUTPUT3+
5
YELLOW USED BY C-COM
6
BROWN
7
BLU OUTPUT EXTERNAL ALARM+
8
USED BY C-COM
USED BY C-COM
INPUT3+
Fig. 2.5.4 - C-COM Connection
Note
The connection is valid for the C-COM IR and C-COM RS232 too.
2. Into the Input/Output menu, set the C-COM for Port 1 as follows:
'MENU' + "ADVANCED" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"Port 1 Input" + 'ENTER' + "C-COM" + 'ENTER'
Also the modem C-COM can be connected to the Port 2 and 3, in this case
set the format for the selected Port.
2.5.5 EXTERNAL ALARM CONNECTION
To connect the External Alarm device see the following picture:
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Fig. 2.5.5 - External Alarm Connection
Once the connection is active, to enable the External Alarm follow the pro-
cedure:
'MENU' + "ALARMS" + 'ENTER' + "External Alarm" + 'ENTER' + "ON" + 'ENTER'
2.6 ADDITIONAL C-CARDS
The chartplotter has a built-in world map. But during navigation you will
need to use larger scale charts with detailed information. These are available using the
C-CARDs. The chartplotter allows you to install four of them at the same time,
because there are four slots. You can insert and remove C-CARDs while a chart is
displayed; but you do not insert or remove C-CARDs while map is redrawing.
2.6.1 INSERTING C-CARD
Hold the C-CARD by the short inclined side so that you can see the C-MAP
label.
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Gently push the C-CARD into one of the available slots (1); push the C-CARD
in as far as it will go, then move it to the right (2) to hold fixed into the slot (3).
Fig. 2.6.1a - Inserting C-CARD (II)
The new cartography information will be displayed when you move the cursor into an area covered by the new charts making pan or zoom operations. The
boundary of each chart digitized in the current C-CARD is shown as a rectangle.
2.6.2 REMOVING C-CARD
Press lightly the C-CARD you wish to remove (1) and move it to the left (2)
until you hear a click: the C-CARD will ejected out of the slot (3).
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Fig. 2.6.2 - Removing C-CARD
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Note
C-MAP is continuously creating new charts and revising old ones. If you wish to receive information on the newest
availbale charts, you can write for the catalog of available C-MAP NT+ C-CARD at your dealer.
2.7 THE FLOPPY DISK
The floppy disk drive is used by the chartplotter to save user data: it is the
most convenient medium for storing and retrieving your information.
The 3.5" floppy disk has rigid plastic cover with metal shields that guard the
disk from dirt and fingerprint. You can write protect the floppy disk to preserve
the accidental storage of information on disk. The floppy disk has a write protect
notch; this notch can be covered with a built-in tab. If the write protection notch is
covered by the tab, no data can be written (saved) to the floppy disk.
Fig. 2.7 - Floppy Disk
You should store floppy disk in a safe place, away from dust, moisture, magnetism and extreme temperatures.
Be sure to label each floppy disk you use, since labels help you identify what
data is on the disk and remind you that the disk has information stored on it.
Before a new floppy disk can be used, you must format it, by selecting the
format disk option provided by the chart plotter (see Par. 4.7). This function initializes the floppy disk and prepares it for storing information. Remember that if a disk
is not blank, formatting it destroys any data already on the floppy disk.
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WARNING !!!
The floppy disks must be formatted in order to be reused, considering though that with this operation all
data memorized on the floppy disk will be lost.
2.7.1 INSERTING FLOPPY DISK
To correctly insert the floppy disk into the drive, take the disk so that the
arrow impressed on the plastic cover faces the top and points to the drive (see Fig.
2.6.1).
Gently push the floppy disk into the drive (1): if the drive seems to offer
resistance to the disk, immediately stop and verify that nothing obstructs the transit
into the drive and make sure to have the disk correctly facing to the top. To try again
to insert the floppy disk: if there are problems, contact your dealer (never force the
disk into the drive). Insert the floppy disk into the drive until you hear a "click".
Fig. 2.7.1 - Inserting Floppy Disk
2.7.2 REMOVING FLOPPY DISK
To remove the floppy disk from the drive, press the key under the slot: the
disk will exit partially so that it is possible to extract it from the drive (2).
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Fig. 2.7.2 - Removing Floppy Disk
2.8 MENU OPTIONS
You may select how the chartplotter displays primary information (such as
how time is displayed) from the Functions Menu.
'MENU'
2.9 DATA ENTRY
Information is keyed into the chartplotter when editing a Waypoint, enter-
ing a Route or using the Fix Correction functions. When the field is highlighted:
- Enter or edit data by pressing up/down Joystick to step through the available
characters until the preferred character is displayed.
- Press right Joystick to move the cursor to the right.
- Use left Joystick to move the cursor to the left.
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For the New User
In order to get started using your chartplotter, you must do the following
things:
1) Your chartplotter must have been installed properly according to the in-
stallation instruction on Par. 6.2.
2) You must have performed the proper settings for use with your positioning instrument (see Par. 2.5) and inserting the C-CARD for navigating in area you
wish (see Par. 2.6).
3) You must have turned on the chartplotter and adjust the brightness and
contrast of the display (see Par. 2.2 and 2.3).
Once this is done, you can use your chartplotter for navigation.
3.1 SCREEN DISPLAY CONFIGURATION
All pages (Chart page, Depth Graph pages, Navigation Data page, 3D Road
Data page, GPS Data page, GPS Status page) are shown on full screen window. In all
data pages (Navigation Data page, 3D Road Data page, GPS Data page, GPS Status
page) five Functions Keys are always shown on the bottom of the page in order to
allow a quick way to select the other pages.
3.1.1 FUNCTION KEYS CUSTOMIZATION
In all data pages the user can customize the Function Keys. Pressing and
holding down for 1 second the numeric key '1', '2', '3', '4', '5' it will be possible to
assign a different selection to the relative Function Key.
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Fig. 3.1.1 - The Function Keys customization
Move the Joystick up/down to place the selector on the preferred item; move
the Joystick to the right or press 'ENTER' to set the selected item; move the Joystick to
the left or press 'CLEAR' to close the pop-up window. The possible choices are:
CHART (Chart and data page, see Par. 3.1.1.1)
NAV(
IGATION
) (Navigation Data page, see Par. 3.1.1.3)
ROAD (3D Road page, see Par. 3.1.1.4)
STATUS (GPS Status page, see Par. 3.1.1.5)
GPS (GPS Data page, see Par. 3.1.1.6)
DEPTH 1 (Depth graph -small- page, see Par. 3.1.1.2)
DEPTH 2 (Depth graph Full page, see Par. 3.1.1.2)
The default settings for the soft keys labels are: '1. C
S
TATUS
', '5. GPS'.
HART
', '2. NAV', '3. R
OAD
', '4.
3.1.1.1Chart Display
It is very important to access the information you need as you need it and
understand what is displayed on the screen.
'PAGE' + "CHART DISPLAY" + 'ENTER'
or
'#. CHART' (if it is present, where # is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5)
Shows the chart display and Text Area (if selected). With the following procedure:
'MENU' + "DISPLAY" + 'ENTER' + "Data Window Mode" + 'ENTER'
it is possible to customize the Text Area layout among Full Screen, Text
Area with 5 boxes and Text Area with 8 boxes.
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