Standard Horizon CP150C owner manual Installing the Antenna, Connecting Power

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2.1 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Choose a location for the antenna that has a clear view of the sky. Ensure there are no major obstructions or fixtures in the immediate proximity to the antenna. The antenna relies on direct “line of sight” satellite reception. If you are unsure that the chosen location is suitable it may be advisable to mount the antenna in a temporary manner to verify correct operation. The thread used on the antenna (1 inch, 14 TPI) is an industry standard thread used on a wide range of mounting brackets, including the swivel joints commonly used for angled surfaces. However due to the manufac- turing process of these mounting brackets you may see that there is some slop when tightening down the antenna to the bracket. This is of no concern however as the antenna must be tightened until the antenna stops rotating on the antenna mounting bracket.

The antenna design also allows for easy flush mounting.

1.Drill a ¾ inch hole in an area that was verified to receive satellite signals well.

2.Unscrew the base of the antenna and remove the gasket.

3.Thread the cable though the hole and route to the plotter.

4.Apply a small coat of RTV to the underside of the antenna where the model number sticker is located.

5.Insert the shaft of the antenna into the hole.

Figure 2.1 - GPS Antenna

2.2 CONNECTING POWER

Before making connections to the chart plotter, check for the correct voltage (10-18V dc), the correct polarity and be sure the 2A fuse is wired in series on the Black wire. Connecting the fuse in the black wire protects the NMEA data output wires from becoming damaged if they are accidentally touched to the red wire (+battery connection). If the other wires are not used or if the installer is aware of this the fuse may be used on the red wire from the chart plotter.

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Contents CP150C Table of Contents MOB Function Index FCC Compliance Statement GPS Chart 150C General Information Packing ListOptions BracketInstalling the Chart Plotter Getting StartedInstalling the Antenna Connecting PowerPower On Optional C-MAP NT+ Cartography Inserting the C-CARDControls and Indicators Controls and ConnectionsKeys ShuttlePoint knobKey and Lamp/Contrast KeyCard slot Adjusting Cursor Speed GPS Antenna connector Power and I/O connectorTurning Power on and OFF Changing Ship IconsChanging the Display Palette Adjusting the TimeChanging Light and Contrast Entering in a Mark from a Position Navigating to a MarkEntering Loran TD’S Press Menu + Advanced Setup + Enter + Navigate + Enter +Transfer Marks from PC or Other GPS Customizing Data Windows on Chart Selecting North UP or Course UPCustomizing Data box Selecting Data Window layoutCustomizing Data Windows on ANY Pages Home Mode VS. Cursor ModeCursor Mode Selecting pagesHome Mode Chart Navigation DataHighway CelestialGPS Status VHF Radio DSC LOGNmea Display Pages DisplayDepth Trend DataSelection Creating a New Mark Creating and Using MarksMarks Editing a MarkDeleting a Mark Moving a MarkDeleting a Waypoint Creating and Using RoutesCreating a new Route Locating a MarkMoving a Waypoint 1 Deleting WaypointInserting a Waypoint into a Route 2a Moving WaypointEditing a Waypoint 3b Placing Waypoint between two existing onesRoute Report page Information on a Route 4b Edit WaypointUser Points List page Information on Waypoints Menu + User Points List + EnterAllows locating selected point on the Chart Deleting a Route Selecting Route Color Following a RouteReversing a Route Goto FunctionMOB Function Selecting Time and Distance Deleting MOBTrack Plotter Fuctions Selecting a track line colorDisplaying track MaintenanceSaving a track to memory Deleting trackDisplay Resolution 320 x 240 pixels Cartography SpecificationsOperating temperature range 0/+55 degrees Celsius 13.0GPS Receiver Specifications 13.1GPS Antenna SpecificationsRAM Test Technical 3.14.0System TestRAM Menu RAM ClearContrast DIM MenuCartridges BacklightCard Test Card ConnectorSerial Ports Change ParametersNmea Input/Output Setup of Nmea output sentences NMEA2 Rtcm Input Dual Station Operation Master SlaveTerms and Functions 3.15.0User Points Handling functions 15.0 User Points iconsDestination point MarksWaypoints and Routes Route FollowingInformation on User Points User Points ListRoute Report 15.1Track History15.2Input/Output GPS DataInstruments Data Data Window on ChartData Display NMEA-0183 output Autopilot outputNavigation 15.3.1 GPS StatusOther pages About 15.4User Settings15.3.3 3D Highway Display Map CustomizationMarine Settings Display SettingsCustomize Map Depth Settings Land Settings Chart SettingsGeneral Setup Map Orientation 15.4.4 FixNavigate Coordinate SystemCompass AlarmsInternal GPS Setup Input / OutputGPS Chart 150C Simulation Automatic Info15.5.0Info Tree and Expanded Info pages Info function Getting Port Info15.5.3Getting Tide Info To display the Tide Graph page press Enter15.6Find Function Port ServicesPorts Tide stations Searching by listSearching by name WrecksIndex GPS Position Request Call