Standard Horizon CP500 owner manual Personal Computer Connection / Setup, Setting UP the COM Port

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**NOTE: FF520 FISH FINDER OPTION

STANDARD HORIZON offers an optional BLACK BOX FISH FINDER called the FF520. When connected to the CP500, Port 2 of the NMEA In/Out Communication Setup menu must be changed to FF520 as shown below for communications.

1. From the Chart page, press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight SETUP MENU and press [ENT].

2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.

3. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUT CONNECTIONS and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.

4. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight PORT 2 INPUT and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.

5. Move the ShuttlePoint knob up/down to select FF520 and press [ENT] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right.

6. Press [CLR] or move the ShuttlePoint knob to the left until the Chart page is shown.

***NOTE: AUTOPILOT CONNECTION

Care must be taken when connecting the GPS Chart Plotter to an autopilot. Normally Port 3 (Yellow wire) will be used to connect to an Autopilot input, however older autopilots may not be able to read the sentences due to the talker ID that is being used (II Integrated Instrument). If the autopilot connections are made to Port 3 (Yellow wire) and the autopilot is not reading the sentences, change the connections to Port 1 (Brown) or 2 (White) and change the sentences to APA, APB, XTE, COG and BOD.

PERSONAL COMPUTER CONNECTION / SETUP

Any of the NMEA ports can be used to send and receive Marks, Routes and tracks to PC programs.

The CP500 uses NMEA WPL and RTE sentences to share information from the PC. Refer to the table below for connection to a Serial DB9 connector.

SETTING UP THE COM PORT

The send and receive default is Port 1. To change the port follow the directions below:

1. Press [MENU] twice. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight ADVANCED SETUP and press [ENT].

2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight IN/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS and press the [ENT].

3. Select SEND/REC RTE&MARKS and press [ENT].

4. Choose the desired port number and press [ENT].

5. Press [CLR] until the chart page is shown.

Send or Receiving RTE and WPL

1. Press [MENU]. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight USER POINTS and press [ENT].

2. Move the ShuttlePoint knob to highlight Marks/Waypoints and press [ENT].

3. After the messages are sent or received a popup window will be shown.

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Contents CP500 FCC Compliance Statement Cleaning Procedure for the GPS Chart Plotter Screen CP500 Table of Contents Pages RoutesTracks User C-CARDSpecifications Technical TestsAppendix Terms Analitycal Index CP500 Part Code IntroductionGeneral Information Packing ListModel Number Description Optional Accessories Radar Unit Supplied by SI-TEX USAMenu Mounting the GPS Chart PlotterGetting Started Bracket MountingFlush mounting the antenna External GPS Antenna MountingPWR & ACC 1 Cable Battery ConnectionsGPS cable GPS antenna connectionsBOX Fish Finder Nmea ConnectionsSend or Receiving RTE and WPL Personal Computer Connection / SetupSetting UP the COM Port Select SEND/REC RTE&MARKS and press ENTACC 2 Connector VHF ConnectionsVGA Video Output · Two Ntsc or PAL Video Inputs · One VGA outputQuick Activation by Soft Keys Quick Activation by pressing CLR for 1 secondControls and Connections Controls and IndicatorsAlphanumeric keys Getting Started Power On, Off and ShuttlePoint knob operationCursor and Menu selection speed Cursor Vs. Home ModeCursor Mode Home modeSelecting North Up or Course Up Changing the backlight and contrastAdjusting Time Adjusting the TimeSelecting Loran TD or Other Coordinate System Changing the Chart ColorCustomizing the Soft Keys Selecting Pages with Soft KeysKeypad Beep Other Settings in General Setup MenuTime Setup Date FormatAbout Using Find Services & More Function Port ServicesOther Available Searches Info on Lakes Quick Info On LakesFull Info On Lakes 1a Example of picture associated to the Fishing object CP500 Inserting the C-CARD New Data FeaturesNew Presentation Features MAP MAX OverviewCP500 Zoom Type Fonts & SymbolsMAP Functions MAX Functions MenuDynamic Nav-Aids Perspective ViewZoom Data Off Currents PredictionHow to show the pictures or diagrams of a Multimedia Object Pictures & DiagramsEnhanced Port Info Mark Creating a NEW Mark Using the ChartCreating Marks Editing a MarkMoving a Mark or Waypoint Deleting a Mark or WaypointMARKS/WAYPOINTS List CREATING/MODIFY a NEW Mark in the User Points List Goto CursorGoto Cursor Goto Mark Goto RouteCP500 MAN Over Board MOB Function Placing a MOB PointDeleting a MOB Point CP500 Creating a Route Using Waypoints RoutesChanging Name to a Route Making Additional Routes Creating a Route Using Marks on the ChartBy select Route Other Settings in Route MenuInserting a Waypoint Into a Route Goto a RouteCP500 Tracking TracksENT Other Settings in Track MenuUsing the Trip LOG Saving and starting a new TrackResetting the Trip Log CP500 User C-CARD User C-CARD MenuFormatting the User C-CARD Changing the User C-CARD Transferring files to the optional User C-CARDLoading a file Deleting a file from the User C-CARDPages · Selection by Menu· Selection by Soft KEY Chart Additional Functions on ChartWindow Selections Turning Off Information on Icon Points Display Mode12.0.3.3 Chart Settings 12.0.3.0 Marine Settings12.0.3.1 Depth Settings 12.0.3.2 Land SettingsCustomizing the Map Configurations Underwater Object SettingsCustomizing the Data Windows Highway NavigationChanging to and from Daylight Savings time CelestialGPS Status Changing dateChanging the Nmea page Windows Nmea DisplayNmea Data Nmea DEPTH, Wind SPEED, Temp and SOG Trend PagesVHF Digital Selective Calling Position Request DSC Distress CallAdvanced Settings INPUT/OUTPUT Nmea ConnectionNavigate Compass AlarmsGrounding Alarm CP500 AIS System Definitions AISTo SET the Chart Plotter for Receiving AIS AIS MenuQuick Info on AIS Target MAP Weather Service MAP Weather Service MenuLoad From File Forecast Real Time ViewType of Data Troubleshooting CP500 DIM Menu RAM Menu resetTechnical Tests System TestCard Test Card ConnectorBacklight Internal Data Base TestMAP NT +/MAX C-CARD SpecificationsCP500 Flush Mount cutout Dimensions are in mm Physical Characteristics GPS Waas Smart Receiver SpecificationsCP500 Appendix Terms Page Altitude Analitycal IndexMAX Overview A N D a R D H O R I Z O N L I M I T E D W a R R a N T Y Please Note
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CP500 specifications

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