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Page 1 MX500 Navigation System Operator’s & Installation Manual...
Page 2: Product Information
MX500/BRIM MX500/MUC IMPORTANT NOTICE!! THE MX500 IS AN AID TO NAVIGATION ONLY. UNDER NO CIRCUM- STANCES SHOULD IT BE USED IN LIEU OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT CHARTS. ITS ACCURACY CAN BE AFFECTED BY MANY FACTORS SUCH AS EQUIPMENT DEFECTS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, OR IM- PROPER OPERATION.
Page 3 Symbols Used In This Manual Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or appreciable material, finan- cial and environmental damage.
Page 4 This manual is organized by describing first the MX500 model covered in this book. Then the special front panel features including the traffic light indicator and USB connector. The sections that follow detail each primary function as it is presented on the front panel (i.e.
Page 5 How To Contact Us? Contact your local BNT-ME dealer for: • Installation, Service, & Technical Support • Sales of Accessories • Hardware and Software Upgrades Unlike many other consumer electronics industries which only sell consumer electronic devices, your marine dealer is often your best advisor for installation and service of your new GPS receiver.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
MX500 Configurations ..............6 MX500 GPS ............... 6 MX500 DGPS ..............6 MX500/DC (Dual Control) ........... 7 MX500/BRIM (Backup Receiver Integrity Monitoring) ..7 MX500/MUC (Multiple Unit Control) ........8 DGPS Beacon System ..............10 Keypad & Display Description ............11 Differential GPS Traffic Light Operation: ......
Page 7 Operator Manual Table of Contents Green Solid ............14 The Display: ..............14 + Virtual Softkeys: ........... 15 The Function Keys: ............15 Mark Position/MAN OVER BOARD (MOB) .. 16 GOTO ............17 POWER ON/OFF & LIGHT ......17 CLR (CLEAR) ..........18 CURSOR ............
Page 8 Table of Contents Operator’s Manual Erasing an Existing Route ..........37 Creating a Multi-Waypoint Active Route ......38 Insert By Number ............. 39 Choose in Bank ............... 40 Insert New Waypoint ............41 Insert Route ..............42 Maneuvering Within the Route .......... 43 Scrolling ..............
Page 9 Operator Manual Table of Contents Mark or MOB ................71 GOTO ..................72 Plot ....................... 75 PLOT 1 - Relative to Boat ............77 Modifying the Active Route Using the Plot Screen .... 77 Customizing the Display ........... 78 PLOT 2 - Relative to Marker ............82 Plot Screen Use Examples ............
Page 10 Table of Contents Operator’s Manual Position ....................96 POS1 - Position Display (Large Digits) ........96 Latitude & Longitude ............97 UTM ................97 User GRID ............... 97 POS2 - Position, Altitude, Magnetic Variation, & Time ....98 POS3 - Position & Log ..............98 G PS ....................
Page 11 Operator Manual Table of Contents Language - Language Configuration ........126 Lighting - Display/Keyboard Light & Contrast Control ....126 Log - Speed Log Input (Pulse or NMEA 0183) ......126 Log Pulses - GPS SOG Log Pulse Output ......... 128 Memory ...................
Page 12 Antenna Options ............209 Antenna Connector ..........209 Antenna Cable Options..........210 External Differential Connection ....... 210 MX500 NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION ......211 Gimbal Mounting ............. 211 Flush Mount Frame ..........211 Turning Power On and Off ........211 EQUIPMENT INTERFACING ......... 212 Introduction ..............
Page 13 NMEA Output Sentences ......... 218 Input NMEA 0183 Sentences ........219 Viewing Input Data ........... 220 Dual Control (Remote) Interface ....... 221 MX500 Dual Control with Integrity Monitoring ..... 224 Troubleshooting Guide ..........225 Memory Backup Battery .......... 227 Backup Battery Replacement ........227 MX500 PC Interface ..........
Page 14 Table of Contents Operator’s Manual Version 3.0...
Page 15: About Gps Navigation
About GPS Navigation Operator’s Manual About GPS Navigation This GPS receiver is a precision navigation instrument utilizing the latest technology available today to provide optimum performance from the GPS satellite and Beacon land signals received. As with all other forms of radio signals, the ultimate navigation result is depen- dent upon the quality of these signals.
Page 16: Special Notes
Operator’s Manual About GPS Navigation Special Notes Never rely solely on any single navigational aid. Always use what- ever information is available, and cross-check information when pos- sible. GPS expected position accuracy is dependent upon multipath environment, number of satellites in view, baseline length (for local services), ionospheric activity, and HDOP.
Page 17: Mx 500 Usb Feature Overview
MX500 Overview Operator’s Manual MX 500 USB Feature Overview USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and is a data port in the MX 500 that allows the use of USB flash drive (memory stick) to save and restore waypoints, routes and configuration data. In addition it can also be used to download the MX 500 firmware for software updates (refer to page 228).
Page 18: Network Cables & Waterproofing
Operator’s Manual MX500 Overview In a Multiple Unit Control (three or more units) networking • system, all Slave and Repeater units must be enabled in CFG1/Dual Contrl (see page 115) before enabling it in the Master unit. The MX antenna sensor is connected to the master unit and in turn shares its position to all the slaves.
Page 19: Ethernet Switches
MX500 Overview Operator’s Manual The table 1a below shows all the waterproof network cables that BNT-ME offers for the MX 500. Item Component Type Part Number LAN Patch Cable Assembly (3 m) 500 100 4004 CAT5 (RJ45, single-ended waterproof connector)
Page 20: Functional Description
MX500 CDU Basic MX500 GPS & DGPS Configuration MX500 DGPS This MX500 CDU is supplied with an MX combined GPS and Bea- con smart antenna (MX421B-10, MX521, MX525, MX575). The smart DGPS antenna unit can achieve 1-2 meter accuracy in areas with good beacon differential coverage.
Page 21: Mx500/Dc (Dual Control)
Functional Description Operator’s Manual MX500/DC (Dual Control) This is a dual-control CDU system where one MX500 (operating as a master) and the other (operating as a slave) are supplied. Only one smart DGPS antenna is required. The antenna unit is connected only to the MX500 master unit.
Page 22: Mx500/Muc (Multiple Unit Control)
MX 500 and a maximum of five MX 500 units alto- gether. Only one smart DGPS antenna is required. The antenna unit is connected only to the MX500 master unit. Note: LAN port must be setup before enabling this feature. The units must be connected together using an Ethernet switch.
Page 23 Note: In general, this manual will refer to all versions of this product line simply as the MX500 CDU or navigator. Where distinction between models is necessary, the particular model type will be indicated. 2) Six smart GPS/DGPS antenna models are compatible with the MX 500 CDU.
Page 24: Dgps Beacon System
Operator’s Manual DGPS DGPS Beacon System As Maritime Safety Administrations, Navy, and Coast Guard Orga- nizations realize the limitations of standard GPS positioning, many have begun installing DGPS Beacon Stations. While an understand- ing of this system is not necessary for operating receivers with inter- nal beacon receivers, you may want to read on to have a better under- standing of how your receiver is capable of achieving the high levels of accuracy made possible by this network of transmitters.
Page 25: Keypad & Display Description
Keypad & Display Description Operator’s Manual Keypad & Display Description Function Keys Display Traffic Lights Connector Cursor Key Select Virtual Softkey Refer to the illustration above. The Traffic Lights on the left side of the display will tell you how your navigator is operating. Note: You need to take care in reading the traffic light indica- tions, as there are overlapping possibilities between the GPS and DGPS modes.
Page 26: Differential Gps Traffic Light Operation
Operator’s Manual Keypad & Display Description Differential GPS Traffic Light Operation: Red Flashing Not tracking satellites (no position update). This is normal for the first 2 minutes or so when turning the unit on. The very first time you turn the unit on, or if the memory is reset or lost, this condition is also normal.
Page 27: Yellow Solid
Keypad & Display Description Operator’s Manual Yellow Solid DGPS position update with poor HDOP value. You may see this from time to time during normal operation. It usually occurs when you are tracking 3, 4, or 5 satellites, and the satellites have poor geometry relative to your position.
Page 28: Yellow Solid
Operator’s Manual Keypad & Display Description very first time you turn the unit on, allow the receiver to run for at least 20 minutes after changing to Red Solid to collect an almanac from the satellites, regardless of whether a position update has been calculated or not.
Page 29: Virtual Softkeys
Keypad & Display Description Operator’s Manual These page numbers are there to help you quickly find the informa- tion you need, and to help us guide you on the rare occasion that you might request our assistance. With the exception of a portion of the PLOT and MOB screens which use the UP and DOWN arrows to change the view scale, all of the screens require that you press the EDIT (Edit Mode) function key before you are allowed to change data on the screen.
Page 30: Mark Position/Man Over Board (Mob)
Operator’s Manual Keypad & Display Description mark your present position, and to activate/deactivate Man Over Board alarms when depresses for a few seconds. One is used as the power on/off key, and switches between two display lighting options when depresses for a few seconds. The ten function keys with alpha abbreviations on them are described in the ensuing chapters.
Page 31: Goto
Keypad & Display Description Operator’s Manual position. When the MOB condition is canceled via a MOB screen softkey, the NMEA sentences will automatically revert to the active route information. Don’t forget to cancel the MOB so your interfaced equipment will read the correct data. The MOB function key and remote MOB input are disabled from subsequent activation, until the MOB Cancel softkey is selected.
Page 32: Clr Clr (Clear)
Operator’s Manual Keypad & Display Description If the operating program should hang up for any reason, you can also perform a hardware power off by continuing to depress the power on/ off function key for about 5 seconds. When the GPS is turned off using this technique, you can not reapply power for 10 seconds.
Page 33: Function
Keypad & Display Description Operator’s Manual FUNCTION N AV You might have noticed that above and below each primary function key there are numbers and letters. These numbers and letters are used when you are in the edit mode. You will find that they are most often used in the RTE, WPT, and CFG screens, but they are used in other screens as well.
Page 34: Automatic Identification System (Ais)
AIS key can be used in the editing mode. Note: The AIS display key is not functional in the MX 500 navigator “only” model. This is a special key that is active only in the MX500/AIS or MKD models. Non-AIS models will show the message “AIS Not Avail- able on this Version”...
Page 35: Navigate
Navigate Operator’s Manual Navigate There are six basic NAV screens. NAV4, NAV5, and NAV6 only provides data if appropriate sensors (e.g. wind speed/direction logs, NMEA compass, etc.) are interfaced and activated on the CDU. The NAV functions are highly interactive with the RTE1 screen, and a number of CFG menu selections.
Page 36: Dead Reckoning
CDU to do exactly what you want it to. Dead Reckoning The MX500 CDU is capable of Dead Reckoning (DR) calculation when appropriate compass/heading and speed log sensors are con- nected and activated. Refer to the NAV4 and CFG sections of this document.
Page 37 Navigate Operator’s Manual represents the bow of the boat. Icons on the screen are always related to this object. The two dash lines extending from the bottom of the screen towards the center of the screen represent your cross-track error limits. The dotted line extending from the bow of the boat icon represents your course line.
Page 38 Operator’s Manual Navigate allow you to customize the information presented. View - allows you to adjust the display for a Close (zoomed-in) or a Far (zoomed-out) representation of your route. Show Waypoints - allows you to turn waypoints which are not part of the active route on and off.
Page 39: Nav2 - Basic Steering Information
Navigate Operator’s Manual NAV2 - Basic Steering Information Navigate screen 2 provides the bearing (BRG) and range (RNG) to the waypoint you are approaching in large easily viewed characters. Below these, you will see your actual Course Over Ground (COG) and Speed Over Ground (SOG).
Page 40: Nav3 - Expanded Navigation Information
Operator’s Manual Navigate From time to time, you might drift off course and decide not to return to your original course line. If you drift outside of your cross-track error limit, you can reset your course line from your present position to the waypoint by pressing the EDIT key and selecting Reset XTE from the display.
Page 41: Nav4 - Sensor Input Navigation
Navigate Operator’s Manual You will find the right hand window to be a helpful tool. In addition to identifying the waypoint you are currently approaching, it identi- fies the waypoint at the end of the next leg. The really unique feature of this screen is the graphical representation of your actual course line approach angle relative to the next leg of your course.
Page 42 Operator’s Manual Navigate 0183 records may contain depth information. This provides you the capability of knowing the depth source exactly. Log - Sets the input port number, sensor type (pulse or NMEA 0183), alarms, and a correction factor (if needed). Set &...
Page 43 Route Operator’s Manual calculated by the MX421 smart GPS antenna), Heading (HDG, your NMEA 0183 compass input), and Heading To Steer (HTS) data on the left side of the window. HTS data is calculated by considering your Heading, minus COG and adding BRG to the waypoint. In doing so, the software considers any Set to be included in the HDG value.
Page 44: Nav5 - Compass Display Screen
Operator’s Manual Route Below this information, you will find your Set and Drift data, which is calculated using GPS and your compass and speed sensor inputs. Reset XTE and Skip Waypoint, described at the end of NAV2, is also available in NAV4. The window on the right displays depth information coming from the depth sounder unit using the NMEA 0183 record of DPT, DBS, DBT, or DBK.
Page 45: Nav6 - Compass Display Screen
Route Operator’s Manual NAV6 - Compass Display Screen The NAV 6 screen is used to display the Heading and Rate of Turn values given by the MX575 Satellite Compass. In addition, it also displays the Set and Drift. This screen can be accessed by pressing the NAV key repeatedly until you reach the desired NAV screen.
Page 46: Route
Operator’s Manual Route Route There are two RTE screens. The NAV functions are highly interac- tive with the RTE1 screen. The RTE2 screen allows you to create a pool of predetermined routes that you might use often, so you need only create the route one time.
Page 47: Rte1 - The Active Route
Route Operator’s Manual will remain intact in the RTE2 screen. The following CFG1 menus directly impact the RTE functions: Navigation - sets a variety of important functions and alarms. Rhumb line or Great Circle navigation Range units: nautical miles, nautical miles and meters (when under 1,000 meters), nautical miles and feet (when under 1,000 feet), statute miles, statute miles and meters (when under 1,000 meters), statute miles and feet (when under 1,000...
Page 48: Creating A Route Using The Goto Key
Operator’s Manual Route Creating a Route Using the GOTO Key: Using the GOTO function key is the fastest way to create a single leg route. Using this method will cause the existing active route to be erased and overwritten with the new position you define. 1.
Page 49 Route Operator’s Manual Lat. Lon. - allows you to define a coordinate and description, which is also stored at the next available waypoint location in the Waypoint Bank. Once the coordinates are defined, press the EDIT key to copy the waypoint to the active route. Bearing Range - allows you to define a coordinate by specifying the bearing and range from your present position, which is also stored at the next available waypoint location in the...
Page 50 Operator’s Manual Route International characters are available by selecting the associated function key. Refer to the EDIT keypad & Display Description section at the front of the manual. If you decide you don’t want to continue with this function, high- light the Escape softkey and press the ENT key, then press the EDIT key.
Page 51: Erasing An Existing Route
Route Operator’s Manual Below Waypoint 0 is the waypoint you defined in the GOTO func- tion. Notice that this information is in standard video, black charac- ters on a white background, and that an ETA time is displayed in the same position as the waypoint passed time in Waypoint 0.
Page 52: Creating A Multi-Waypoint Active Route
Operator’s Manual Route Creating a Multi-Waypoint Active Route There are four methods to create a multi-waypoint route: Insert By Number - allows you to type in or scroll through in numerical order using the cursor key, waypoints that you previ- ously stored in the Waypoint Bank (see WPT later in this manual).
Page 53: Insert By Number
Route Operator’s Manual Insert By Number The following example assumes RTE1 is empty. Follow the direc- tions in the Erasing an Existing Route section to start with an empty route if you have waypoints in the RTE1 screen. 1. Select the RTE key until the RTE1 screen is displayed. 2.
Page 54: Choose In Bank
Operator’s Manual Route Choose in Bank The following example assumes RTE1 is empty. Follow the direc- tions in the Erasing an Existing Route section to start with an empty route if you have waypoints in the RTE1 screen. 1. Select the RTE key until the RTE1 screen is displayed. 2.
Page 55: Insert New Waypoint
Route Operator’s Manual 6. When you have found the waypoint you want, press the Insert this WPT softkey. 7. When you are finished, select the Done softkey to get back to the main menu. 8. You can then choose to select another waypoint using the same method, select Escape to go back one level and use another method to enter waypoints, or select Done do go back to the main menu.
Page 56: Insert Route
Operator’s Manual Route 5. Choose either Bearing, Distance or Lat/Lon (Grid Point, or TD if you are using other coordinate systems). Use the EDIT keypad to type in the range and bearing from the previous waypoint (or present position in the case of the first waypoint) or the coordi- nates you want and their appropriate description.
Page 57: Maneuvering Within The Route
Route Operator’s Manual Fwd or the Insert Reverse softkey and press ENT. Insert Fwd enters the route from the top of the defined list into the active route. Insert Reverse enters the route from the bottom of the defined list into the active route so that you can travel down the route in the reverse direction.
Page 58: Inserting Waypoints Or Routes Into An Existing Route
Operator’s Manual Route Use the up ( ) softkey to unpass or the down ( ) softkey to pass waypoints in the route until the waypoint marked by the cursor is displayed with white characters on a black background (Daylight display, see CFG1 Lighting).
Page 59 Route Operator’s Manual 3. Then press the EDIT key. 4. Use one or more of the insert methods described in the Creating a Multi-Waypoint Active Route section above. This example shows Waypoint 7 inserted into the route using the Insert by Number method: 5.
Page 60: Reversing The Active Route
Operator’s Manual Route 3. Use the cursor key to move the magnifying glass icon over the waypoint or marker that you want to go to. Verify that the waypoint number and coordinates are correct in the left hand window. 4. Press the GOTO function key. 5.
Page 61 Route Operator’s Manual 4. Highlight the Reverse Direct softkey and press ENT. 5. Press the EDIT key. It’s that simple! Notice that you still keep the same orientation on the screen, in other words, you always read from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen.
Page 62: Eta Setup
Operator’s Manual Route ETA Setup If you choose to use this function, it is probably better to operate the unit in UTC time mode if you are going to cross one or more time zones. Note that the time entered uses the offset to UTC applied in the CFG1 Time display.
Page 63: Sog Based On Arrival Date & Time
Waypoint Operator’s Manual SOG Based on Arrival Date & Time: 5. Enter the arrival time and date. Be sure to enter the date as day, month, year, as indicated on the screen. 6. Highlight the Done softkey and press ENT. In this mode, the actual SOG is compared to the required SOG to meet the specified arrival date and time.
Page 64: Rte2 - The Route Bank
Operator’s Manual Waypoint RTE2 - The Route Bank The Route Bank is a convenient place for you to preprogram seg- ments of a long voyage, or to program routes that you follow over and over again. Creating routes for the Route Bank uses the same methods as the Active Route with a few exceptions: you can’t use the GOTO key, and you can’t use the Plotter screen.
Page 65 Waypoint Operator’s Manual You can enter any name, number or symbol you want this route to be identified by. 6. Highlight the Done softkey and press ENT when you are finished editing the name. Note: It is a good idea at this point to select Lock Route so that way you won’t accidentally erase the route.
Page 66: Waypoint
Operator’s Manual Waypoint Waypoint The Waypoint Bank (WPT) is a single list of up to 2,000 waypoints that you store for use in the routes you create. It also stores special coordinates and time, through the use of the Mark or Event function key or external input, or the MOB function key or external input.
Page 67: Creating And Editing Waypoints
Waypoint Operator’s Manual For example, if you are looking for the LA HARBOR EN- TRANCE and you enter HAR, the screen will display all waypoints with these three characters in this exact order. Creating and Editing Waypoints When editing a waypoint, you are always prompted to select the ap- propriate datum.
Page 68 Operator’s Manual Waypoint 3. Make New WPT 4a. Use WGS-84 Datum 4b. Use Datum Other 4c. Create a new WPT Based Select Than WGS-84 on a Range & Bearing Lat/Lon (W84) Select from an existing WPT Lat/Lon Datum Select Range Bearing Select desired datum Enter desired range from displayed list.
Page 69 Waypoint Operator’s Manual Lat/Lon (W84) - allows you to enter coordinates in the WGS 84 datum. This choice takes you directly into the coordinate in- put screen. Go to step 5. Lat/Lon Datum - allows you to choose a datum (see the list in the screen sample above) from the more than 110 available Da- tums.
Page 70 Operator’s Manual Waypoint 5. Enter the appropriate coordinates using the cursor key and nu- meric keypad. 6. Move the cursor down and modify the waypoint number if you wish. Otherwise the CDU assigns the next available number, be- ginning at 1. Range &...
Page 71 Waypoint Operator’s Manual The following international characters are supported by cycling through the standard letter function key: ABC = Ä, Å, Æ, À, Ç DEF = É, È GHI = Í MNO = Ñ, Ó, Ö STU = Ú, Ü Press the CFG key when in the edit mode to cycle through these additional characters: ‘...
Page 72: Waypoint Lock/Unlock
Operator’s Manual Waypoint 9. Then press the EDIT function key to end editing. You can press the EDIT key when you finish editing a waypoint. This is treated the same as highlighting the Done softkey and press ENT. Highlighting Done then press ENT allows you to continue editing and entering other waypoints.
Page 73: To Unlock A Waypoint
Waypoint Operator’s Manual 4. Highlight the Lock this WPT softkey then press ENT. 5. Press the EDIT key. To Unlock a Waypoint 1. Select the WPT key until the WPT1 screen is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to the desired waypoint. 3.
Page 74: To Unlock All Waypoints
Operator’s Manual Waypoint 6. Highlight the Lock all WPT softkey and press ENT. 7. Press the EDIT key. To Unlock all Waypoints 1. Select the WPT key until the WPT1 screen is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to the desired waypoint. 3.
Page 75 Waypoint Operator’s Manual Lock/Unlock section for a step by step procedure, and then return to this section. To remove a waypoint: 1. Select the WPT key until the WPT1 screen is displayed. 2. Move the cursor to the desired waypoint. 3.
Page 76: Moving Waypoints
Operator’s Manual Waypoint 6. Press the EDIT key. Moving waypoints This feature allows you to create a range of waypoints within a par- ticular area. For example, you could put all of the waypoints for fish- ing spots near Catalina Island in the range of 500 to 530, all the waypoints for Cabo San Lucas in the range of 575 to 600, etc.
Page 77: Downloading Waypoints & Routes To Other Devices
Waypoint Operator’s Manual 6. Enter the waypoint number where you want the first waypoint moved to in Destination WPT Number. If the destination waypoint number is already being used, you will be prompted to either overwrite the first waypoint (Yes) and each subsequent waypoint that is to be overwritten, confirming each waypoint one at a time, overwrite all the waypoints (Yes To All), not overwrite any waypoints (No);...
Page 78: Rnn - Routes
Operator’s Manual Waypoint CFG1 NMEA Out screens for the identifier given below. The CDU outputs these sentences in the following format: Rnn - Routes: Waypoint identifiers, listed in order with starting waypoint first, for route number “nn”. The active route in the CDU is always route zero, but in the Rnn sentence the route number can be transmitted as ei- ther route 00 or 01.
Page 79: Wpl - Waypoint Location - Nmea 0183 Standard
Waypoint Operator’s Manual Message number. Message mode: c = complete route, all waypoints, w = work- ing , 1 listed waypoint is ‘FROM’, 2 is ‘TO’ and remain- ing are the rest. c/w can be set to c or w (default w). Route identifier, always 00 (Active Route only).
Page 80: Downloading Waypoints To A Personal Computer
Operator’s Manual Waypoint The CFG1 NMEA out WPL has a special “Send All” option. Select- ing this feature will send all the waypoints in the Waypoint Bank once independent of the WPL sentence setup as ON or OFF. This format does not strictly conform to the NMEA 0183 standard, and may not work with all equipment.
Page 81 Waypoint Operator’s Manual Using Windows XP Hyper Terminal, do the following (from the Pro- gram Manager): 1. Using an RS-422 to RS-232 convertor, connect the CDU’s port 2 to the PC’s communications port (Refer to the Appendix F - MX 500 PC Interface of this manual).
Page 82: Uploading Waypoints From Other Devices
Operator’s Manual Mark or Event Parity - none Flow Control - none 16.Click on the Transfer menu and select Capture Text. 17.Click on Browse and make the following settings. [give the file a name.txt] [select a location (folder) to store the file] 18.On the CDU, you should still be in edit mode on CFG1 NMEA Out 2 with the cursor flashing on Off at the WPL record.
Page 83: Uploading Waypoints From A Personal Computer
GOTO Operator’s Manual Uploading Waypoints from a Personal Computer You can use any terminal or communications program to download or upload waypoints and routes to or from the CDU and a PC. Set the PC to: 4800 baud 8 bits 1 stop bit no parity no flow control...
Page 84: Uploading Waypoints From A Usb Memory Stick
Operator’s Manual GOTO 8. On the computer, select All Programs - Accessories - Communi- cations, and click on the Hyper Terminal icon. 9. Give your Connection Description a name and click OK. 10.Under the Connect using option, choose COM1 (or COM2, de- pending where the external interface is).
Page 85: Mark Or Mob
GOTO Operator’s Manual Mark or MOB This is a dual function key that either stores your present position, date and time at the next available waypoint location in the Waypoint Bank or when pressed continuously for 3 seconds, calculates a MOB range and bearing to a saved spot (See MOB section on page 84).
Page 86: Goto
Operator’s Manual Plot GOTO O Using the GOTO function key is the fastest way to create a single leg route. This method will cause the existing active route to be erased and overwritten with the new position you define. 1. From any screen press the GOTO key. 2.
Page 87 Plot Operator’s Manual 4. To activate the GOTO waypoint, press the EDIT key. A warning is briefly displayed indicating that the active route will be re- placed with the GOTO route. If you decide you don’t want to continue with this function, highlight the Escape softkey and press ENT, then select another function key (e.g.
Page 88 Operator’s Manual Plot Keep in mind that these are the fixed calculated values between these two coordinates and not the real time changing values that you will see in the navigate screens between your present position and your next waypoint during normal navigation. Below Waypoint 0 is the waypoint you defined in the GOTO func- tion.
Page 89: Plot
Plot Operator’s Manual Plot There are two PLOT screens available in the basic MX500 naviga- tor models. The RTE1 and WPT functions are highly interactive with the PLOT screens. The primary difference between the PLOT1 and PLOT2 screens is the point of reference. The PLOT1 screen displays graphic information around the boat at your present posi- tion.
Page 90 Operator’s Manual Plot Take a quick look at both screens. They both have a graphical area to the right, and a text data area to the left. In the PLOT screens the UP arrow key is the Zoom-out key; the DOWN arrow key is the Zoom-In key.
Page 91: Plot 1 - Relative To Boat
Plot Operator’s Manual PLOT 1 - Relative to Boat The information in PLOT1 is always relative to your present posi- tion. The boat always remains in the center of the screen and the bearing and range are always from your present position to the next waypoint identified in RTE1.
Page 92: Customizing The Display
Operator’s Manual Plot If you want to alter your present course, you can do it very quickly from here. 1. Move the magnifying glass to the new waypoint you want to go 2. Press the GOTO function key. 3. Press the EDIT key. You are done! What the above routine actually does is insert two new waypoints into your active route.
Page 93 Plot Operator’s Manual Highlight the Display Options softkey and press the ENT key. The following choices are available: Show Boat - Yes is the default condition, which places the boat icon in the middle of the screen. No places the boat in a Compass Rose in the upper right corner of the screen (see the diagram below), where your direction is indicated by the boat in the Com- pass Rose.
Page 94 Operator’s Manual Plot only displayed for the leg of the course you are presently on. If you reset your cross-track error, these lines are redrawn to reflect the course change (see NAV2). No causes the cross-track error lines not to be displayed. Note that these lines can only be dis- played in Rhumb Line navigation mode (see CFG1 Navigation).
Page 95 Man Over Board Operator’s Manual Selecting Erase Track then pressing the ENT key allows you to clear your recorded track. You can keep a portion, say the last mile or two, of your recorded track if you like, by specifying the range after you highlight the Erase Track softkey and press ENT.
Page 96: Plot 2 - Relative To Marker
Operator’s Manual Man Over Board PLOT 2 - Relative to Marker The PLOT2 functions are the same as the PLOT1. Refer to the pre- vious section for customizing the display. One added feature to the PLOT2 screen is the ability to place the marker at any coordinate that you want and have the CDU automatically calculate a bearing and distance to the marker.
Page 97: Plot Screen Use Examples
Man Over Board Operator’s Manual Plot Screen Use Examples Station Keeping There may be a time when you want to maintain your position at a given location in open water. Some applications for this need may Staying over a dive wreck. Staying over a fishing hole.
Page 98: Grid Search
Operator’s Manual Auxiliary of approach. Note for the plot example above, we turned off the cross- track error lines, the active route, and track saving to keep the screen from getting cluttered while drifting. Grid Search If you are attempting to search a given area, you can use the PLOT2 screen to define a known coordinate in your search pattern, then use both the PLOT1 and PLOT2 screens to view your progress and help maintain your proper separation.
Page 99 Auxiliary Operator’s Manual The MOB position, date and time are stored in the next vacant waypoint memory of the Waypoint Bank for future reference (e.g. log book entries). An MOB symbol is used to denote an MOB waypoint. Note: The range and bearing in the PLOT, NAV, and MOB screens all reflect your bearing and range back to the MOB position, not the active route, until the MOB is can-...
Page 100: Remote Mob
ENT. Press EDIT again to exit the edit mode. Remote MOB The MX500 is capable of performing the MOB function from a re- mote contact closure input via the AUX (8-pin) cable. If the contact closure is made for 3 seconds, the input is registered as a MOB Posi- tion.
Page 101: Auxiliary
Auxiliary Operator’s Manual Auxiliary There are eight Auxiliary screens described in this section: AUX1 - Alarm Log AUX2 - Speed Graph AUX4 - Sun Almanac AUX5 - Moon Phases AUX6 - Batteries AUX7 - Unit Information AUX10 - Current Tide Display AUX11 - Tide Table Port List AUX1 - Alarm Log All alarms are registered in this screen, whether or not they have...
Page 102: Aux2 - Speed Graph
Operator’s Manual Auxiliary AUX2 - Speed Graph The graph scales automatically to the speed you are at. You can zoom out to the last 56 minutes or in to the last 3.5 minutes. It is a handy tool if you are trying to maintain a certain speed. AUX4 - Sun Almanac This almanac provides the sunrise and sunset times for a given day and location.
Page 103: Aux5 - Moon Phases
Auxiliary Operator’s Manual AUX5 - Moon Phases There are no edit functions available here. Moon phases are given in approximately one week increments and include all dates for new, half, and full moon. You change the year displayed by pressing the up or down cursor keys.
Page 104: Aux7 -Unit Information
Operator’s Manual Auxiliary AUX7 -Unit Information This screen indicates the specific CDU model, software version num- ber, the hardware configuration, and the printed circuit board (PCB) serial number of your CDU. If you are having problems with your CDU, refer to this screen for information to provide to customer ser- vice personnel.
Page 105: Tide
The following CFG1 menus directly impact the TIDE functions: Depth - sets the measurement units in meters, feet, or fathoms. Note: The Tide function is not active in the MX500 Basic model without the MX antenna. AUX 10 - Current Tide Display This screen provides the current tide conditions for the tide constants indicated in the upper left hand corner.
Page 106: Aux11 - Tide Table Port List
Operator’s Manual Tide or backward in time using the softkeys at the bottom of the screen. Return the marker to the present time by simply highlighting the Marker to Now softkey then pressing the ENT key. When you move the tide marker off of the present time, the marker changes to a + sign.
Page 107 Tide Operator’s Manual Hydrographic Office Tauton, Somerset TA1 2DN United Kingdom +44-1823-337-900 +44-1823-323-753 Fax 46274 Telex This is a three volume set of tide tables, divided as follows: Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 3 632 2-0 1A. 600 The display provides the required tide table document name and sec- tion (Admiralty Tide Tables, Part III) under the Help softkey when in the edit mode as an added aid to help you identify the proper refer-...
Page 108: Adding A Port
Operator’s Manual Tide Adding a Port To add a port to the list, first locate it in Part III of the tide table book, then align the cursor with Add port to the Port List and press EDIT. The Zone in the upper left corner refers to the time zone offset to UTC.
Page 109 Tide Operator’s Manual Then simply follow along the table in the manual and enter the ap- propriate offsets. The software is setup just like the manual. You may encounter a table that requires seasonal offsets. Where these might apply, the CDU provides you the opportunity to input a Fixed value or the seasonal Table values.
Page 110: Position
Operator’s Manual Position Position There are three POS screens in the CDU. The POS functions are highly interactive with a number of CFG1 menu selections. The following CFG1 menus directly impact the POS functions: COG SOG - sets the filtering time for the displayed values. Datum - sets the reference datum for your present position.
Page 111: Latitude & Longitude
UTM coordinates. User GRID User defined grids is an optional feature of the MX500. When enabled you can set the receiver to provide Easting and Northing position data based on a local grid. The grid function is set up in the CFG1 Position screen.
Page 112: Pos2 - Position, Altitude, Magnetic Variation, & Time
Operator’s Manual Position POS2 - Position, Altitude, Magnetic Variation, & Time This screen is divided into three windows. The upper left window provides your position coordinates, the antenna altitude (above Mean Sea Level - MSL), altitude mode (2D or 3D), the magnetic variation (Variation) for your present position, and the present datum in use for calculating your position.
Page 113 Position Operator’s Manual The lower left window is also the same as POS2 and displays your course and speed over ground. If the degree symbol has a small c under it, this indicates that the magnetic variation and compass de- viation table are being calculated and displayed.
Page 114: Gps
Operator’s Manual Position Several GPS and DGPS screens are available under the GPS func- tion key. The GPS/DGPS functions are highly interactive with these CFG1 menu selections: GPS - sets the lowest elevation at which a satellite will be tracked. DGPS - sets the internal beacon receiver to Auto, DGPS only, or Off.
Page 115 Operator’s Manual ID number and the columns represent the 1’s digit of the ID number. The satellite system consists of up to 32 ID numbers. The ID num- bers are called PseudoRandom Numbers. To find a particular satellite ID, for example PRN 24, go down the left hand column and locate the 10’s digit (2- in this case).
Page 116: Gps5 - Raim Status Screen (For Raim Enabled Models)
GPS5 - RAIM Status Screen (for RAIM Enabled Models Only) RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) is an optional feature that can be enabled in the MX500 CDU. The RAIM feature is mandatory for IMO compliant vessels. It alerts the operator that a condition may exists in the GPS positioning solution that reduces the desired accuracy of the ship’s position.
Page 117 6. Scroll down to “Accuracy Rng 10-100m: 100” to change the range. Otherwise you may skip this step. 100 meters is the de- fault value. Note: The GPS5 RAIM Status screen is available in MX500 models with program version 3.0 and using the MX421, MX521, MX525 or MX575 antenna sensors.
Page 118: Gps6 - Dgps Status
Shown below is the GPS6 screen. MX500 GPS6 Screen Status will tell you whether the correction data is being decoded is error free or not. Normally, Status will indicate either DGPS mode Off, DGPS OK, Tracking or Searching (Automatic search mode) or No Lock (Manual tuning mode).
Page 119 Operator’s Manual Use the cursor key to move down the screen again and program the frequency you desire. The receiver will automatically update the Sta- tion ID. If the beacon station is transmitting its location, the receiver will calculate the distance between the reference station and the re- ceiver, otherwise this will be blank.
Page 120: Gps7 - Dgps Messages
Operator’s Manual Once you have entered the data for several beacon stations, you can cycle between these stations by pressing the Next Station or Previous Station softkeys. These softkeys are only displayed if you have en- tered a name for the reference station. The window on the right side of the display indicates which satellite ID’s are receiving corrections.
Page 121: Configuration
Configuration Operator’s Manual Configuration The CFG screen includes setup and control of all of the receiver’s primary functions. There are more than 20 separate configuration items in this screen. The display is divided into two windows. The left hand window identifies the primary configuration items. The right hand win- dow displays the current settings.
Page 122: Anchor - Anchor Watch Alarm
Operator’s Manual Configuration Anchor - Anchor Watch Alarm This screen allows you to setup an anchor watch alarm and maximum drift radius after you drop the anchor. The receiver will remember the drop coordinates and provide an alarm if the antenna drifts beyond the maximum distance you entered.
Page 123 Configuration Operator’s Manual any of the above. “xx” refers to the Talker Identifier as specified in the NMEA 0183 standard. The receiver will accept these data records from any talker ID, and from any version (1.5 or higher) of the NMEA 0183 standard.
Page 124: Datum - Current Position Calculation
Operator’s Manual Configuration Specify the input NMEA 0183 record for the Input Sentence. HDT, HDG, HDM, HCC, HCD, VHW, or Any. MX575: Set the constant MX575 Heading Offset (or bias) if any. If the MX575 is used as a positioning and heading device, set Data input port no to 3.
Page 125: Depth - Nmea Input Control
Configuration Operator’s Manual Depth - NMEA Input Control This screen allows you to configure the depth unit (meters, feet, or fathoms) for the NAV 4 and TIDE 1 screens . Depth information is accepted by the receiver from the NMEA 0183 data sentence DBK, DBS, DBT, or DPT on any input NMEA port.
Page 126: Dgps - Dgps Configuration
Operator’s Manual Configuration boat’s draught changes from one trip to another, as would be the case when the receiver is used on a freight ship, you may want to put in the difference between the sensor and the lowest point of the ship’s hull.
Page 127 Configuration Operator’s Manual DGPS Mode: Auto - sets the receiver to automatic DGPS or GPS modes. This is the default setting. If DGPS corrections are being received and their age is less than the Max Age limit, the receiver will oper- ate in DGPS mode (assuming you are receiving corrections for enough satellites to operate in DGPS mode).
Page 128 External DGPS Enabled - gives the user the capability to accept RTCM SC-104 corrections from an external beacon receiver (Coastguard or a Private Beacon Reference Station). The MX500 allows you to control the baud rate of SC-104 Data input port. The following baud rates can be used - 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200.
Page 129: Dr - Dead Reckoning
Operator’s Manual DR - Dead Reckoning DR, or Dead Reckoning, is an added navigation feature of the MX500. When the DR setting is set to ‘Yes’ and appropriate compass/heading and speed log sensors are connected and activated, the MX500 will automatically switch to DR calculation when the GPS positioning be- comes unavailable.
Page 130: Gps - Elevation Mask Control
The RAIM menu is available only in MX500 models where the RAIM feature is enabled. For more detailed information about RAIM, please refer to page 102 of this manual. Standard MX500 CDU will only show the Elevation mask and Anttena offset menu items.
Page 131: Init Pos - Initial Position Entry
Configuration Operator’s Manual Init Pos - Initial Position Entry This screen is provided to help the GPS receiver in the MX antenna to get a faster first position fix. While the smart antenna is capable of computing its position without any user input, this feature can cause a position fix to occur several minutes earlier.
Page 132: Lan - Local Area Network
Operator’s Manual Configuration LAN - Local Area Network This feature allows the MX 500 to communicate with another MX 500 via LAN interface (RJ45). This data link is used by the MX 500 for dual control, integrity monitoring, and multiple control applications. To activate LAN, press the EDIT key and select the Change softkey to change LAN Enabled to Yes.
Page 133: Lan Output
Configuration Operator’s Manual LAN Output (NMEA 0183 OVER IP) This screen is very similar to the NMEA Out screens. It sets the specific NMEA 0183 output record parameters. The default setting is No. When this selection is changed to Yes, you can turn on individual data records, and transmit using the Local Area Network (LAN) con- nection.
Page 134: Loran-C Integration
Operator’s Manual Configuration LORAN-C Integration The MX 500 has two selections for Loran-C integration (Raytheon and Lo- cus). This feature will be available when the Loran-C license is activated. Please copy the PCB & part number and call BNT-ME to obtain the license. Raytheon: To implement this feature, change LORAN-C connected to Yes.
Page 135 Configuration Operator’s Manual The POS 4 screen displays the GPS/LORAN-C combined position and navigation modes received from the $PMVX1 message (which is based on (D)GPS if GPS is available, and based on (D)GPS calibrated LORAN-C position if GPS is not available) from the LORAN-C receiver. The $PMVX1 message is formatted just like the NMEA GGA message, except that its GPS quality indicator ranges from 0-5.
Page 136 Operator’s Manual Configuration When Loran-C (Raytheon) is enabled, the MX 500 gives the option to accept EUROFIX DGPS corrections instead of the External DGPS correc- tions under the CFG1/DGPS Configuration screen. Version 3.0...
Page 137: Locus
Configuration Operator’s Manual Locus: To implement this feature, change LORAN-C connected to Yes. Identify the appropriate input port (1 or 2) where the LORAN-C device connects to by using the Change softkey. Select the chain selection mode, either Auto or Manual. Auto: When the chain selection mode is Auto, you can view the list of current chains by using the left or right arrow key to highlight the List...
Page 138 Operator’s Manual Configuration You can view the list of current chains by using the left or right arrow key to highlight the List Chains softkey, then press ENT to select. After the LORAN-C (Locus) feature is enabled, you will have 2 new screens (POS 4, POS 5), which display your LORAN-C information.
Page 139 Configuration Operator’s Manual The POS 5 screen displays the Station GRI, Time Difference (TD), Warning status (CYCLE, BLINK), and Signal-to-Noise (SNR) data for different slave stations of a particular Loran-C chain being used. This screen also allows you to scroll through data of different chains if multiple chains are being used.
Page 140: Language - Language Configuration
Operator’s Manual Configuration Language - Language Configuration The receiver supports 9 languages: English, Dutch, French, Finnish, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish and Danish Press the EDIT key. Use the cursor key to scroll down the list until you find the desired language. Press the EDIT key again. The CFG menu list will sort the menu selections in alphabetical order based on the language selected.
Page 141 Configuration Operator’s Manual NMEA 0183 (VHW) Input Screen Pulse Input Screen NMEA Input: Data Input Port No. - Select the appropriate NMEA input port as determined by the hardware interface. Refer to the Appendix F of this manual for wiring connections. Alarm If No Data - Causes an alarm to activate if data is not re- ceived on the port you defined within 10 seconds when Yes is selected (the default condition).
Page 142: Log Pulses - Gps Sog Log Pulse Output
Log Pulses - GPS SOG Log Pulse Output This screen controls the output port (Pulse) of the speed over ground log output from the MX500 CDU at a user-defined pulse rate per nau- tical mile. This output is normally used to feed GPS SOG to an ARPA radar.
Page 143: Navigation - Nav Method & Waypoint Pass Criterion Control
Configuration Operator’s Manual Navigation - Navigation Method & Waypoint Pass Criterion Control This screen sets the navigation mode to Rhumb Line or Great Circle, Cross-track Error limits and alarms, Waypoint Pass Criterion, and Waypoint Approach alarms. These settings have a direct effect on your route calculation and how data is displayed in the NAV and PLOT screens.
Page 144 Operator’s Manual Configuration XTE Limit: Sets the distance left or right from the course line you consider to be the maximum allowable off-track error (known as cross-track error, “XTE”). The PLOT screens will display the scaled cross- track error distance. The NAV screens will indicate the cross-track error in numerical format and present the cross-track error graphi- cally scaled left or right of the course line.
Page 145 Configuration Operator’s Manual Distance: Passing the waypoint is determined by reaching an imaginary circle around the waypoint, the radius of which you can define in WPT Pass Distance. The default value is 0.10 Nm. If you set this distance to 0.00, you will never pass the waypoint. This is a great way to perform station keeping maneuvering.
Page 146: Nmea Out 1 Through 2 - Nmea 0183 Output Data Control
Refer to the Appendix F of this manual for receiver hardware interface information. MX500 Model - has two user NMEA ports available, two antenna ports (NMEA3 & 4) dedicated to the MX smart antenna, and one Local Area Network (LAN) port.
Page 147 Configuration Operator’s Manual MX500 NMEA Out Menu Scroll down the list using the cursor key to the desired NMEA 0183 sen- tence. Highlight the Change softkey then press ENT to select On. Highlight the Details softkey then press ENT to view the characteris- tics for the NMEA record you select.
Page 148 Operator’s Manual Configuration cept GGA, which provides a selection in the Details screen to output in either WGS-84 or the datum selected in CFG/ Position. Most: NMEA Version - Some of the NMEA 0183 records are no longer supported by version 2.3. However, you may have an autopi- lot, plotter, or other older model equipment that does not sup- port the newer version of the NMEA 0183 standard.
Page 149 Configuration Operator’s Manual tation. xxx loads the port by tells you how much throughput capacity is required to send the selected data record out the port (where xxx is the NMEA data sentence identifier). If you change the Output Rate, xxx loads the port by: value will adjust to reflect the change after you move the cursor to the next line.
Page 150 Operator’s Manual Configuration light the Send All softkey then press ENT from the NMEA WPL screen. The WPL record, as defined by the NMEA 0183 standard, technically does not allow the output of waypoint descrip- tions when interfacing to other devices such as Chart Plotters. However, BNT-ME realizes that with 2000 waypoints, you have spent a lot of time preparing your library of waypoints with definitions and symbols.
Page 151: Other Special Cases Affecting Nmea 0183 Records
Configuration Operator’s Manual Other Special Cases Affecting NMEA 0183 Records: BWC, BWR, APA, APB, RMB, RMC, and Man Over Board (MOB): During the period when the Man Over Board function is activated, NMEA 0183 records which contain bearing and range data, such as those identified above (but not limited to these), will reflect the bearing and range back to the MOB position until the MOB func- tion is canceled.
Page 152: Operation - General Setup And Control Settings
Operator’s Manual Configuration Operation - General Setup and Control Settings This screen controls a few basic operating settings: Remember Display: When set to Yes (default), the receiver remem- bers the Page Number or screen you viewed the last time you used a particular function.
Page 153: Organizer - Automated Message Reminders
Configuration Operator’s Manual Engineering Display: This enables an expanded series of display screens in some of the functions. In general, these screens are used by the technician during troubleshooting or by BNT-ME engineers during development testing. Screens which are rel- evant for troubleshooting are described in Appendix D of this manual.
Page 154: Position - Positioning Reference, Mode, & Alarm Control
Operator’s Manual Configuration The setup is straight forward. Use the Change softkey to increment forward through the available choices. Use the Go Back softkey to increment backward through the available choices. You can also use the left and right cursor keys to accomplish these same operations. Enter text the same as you do for the waypoints and routes.
Page 155 Configuration Operator’s Manual Alarm For High HDOP: This allows the receiver to create an alarm for HDOP values which rise above a number that you determine. This indicates that posi- tion accuracy is becoming bad, due to poor satellite geometry rela- tive to your position and/or the number of satellites currently un- der track.
Page 156: Printout 2 - Printer Output Control
The printer output is simple ASCII text designed to operate on any serial line printer, including narrow column printers. The receiver has two print formats, namely: Full or Brief. A sample of the Full printer output format is given below: Northstar MX500 Navigator ==================================== 20:42:41 12 Apr 2002...
Page 157 Configuration Operator’s Manual Here is a sample of the Brief format without an active route: Northstar MX500 Navigator ==================================== 21:24:00 12 Apr 2002 POS Mode : DGPS 3D Datum:W84 POS: N 33 48.5124 W 118 21.0213 COG: 152T SOG: 0.1 Kn...
Page 158: Rot (Rate Of Turn)
Alarm if no data: ..No (‘Yes’ value sets the alarm to sound if no ROT input data is detected in 5 seconds) *Use MX575 ROT: ...No (‘Yes’ value would allow the MX500 to use ROT data from Port 3 when the MX575 is used as a positiong and heading device.
Page 159: Serial I/O
MX antenna GPS and Beacon receiver interface. You have no control in these two ports. You can not change the baud settings in its original values. MX500 Serial I/O Menu Time - Mode and Format Control This menu item sets the method in which time is displayed on the receiver.
Page 160 Operator’s Manual Configuration Time Format: Sets the time to either a 24 Hour (default) or 12 Hour clock. Time Offset: Sets the local offset to UTC time. 0:00 is the default. Summer Time: Sets the local clock ahead one hour in the summer for daylight savings time when set to Yes, or to the Local Offset time when set to No.
Page 161: Usb - Usb Mass Storage Configuration
This option controls the saving and restoring of your waypoints, routes, and system configuration via an external USB device. In the event where you do a software upgrade for your MX500 CDU for example, all your waypoints, routes, and system configuration will be lost. This option allows you to save them to a USB device (i.e.
Page 162 Operator’s Manual Configuration Note: If you are finished using this feature and wanted to remove your USB device from the CDU, ensure that USB Connected is changed to No and press the EDIT key once more to exit EDIT mode before removing the device. Warning: Please format your USB device using FAT32 file system before use.
Page 163: Wind
Configuration Operator’s Manual Wind The receiver will display wind information in the NAV4 screen when connected to a NMEA 0183 sensor which can provide the MWV or VWR sentence. Data Input Port: 1 (default) or 2. Wind Speed Unit: miles per hour, meters per second, knots, kilometers per hour.
Page 164: Wpt & Rte Input - Uploading Waypoints Into The Receiver
Operator’s Manual Configuration Wpt & Rte Input - Uploading Waypoints into the Receiver This screen enables the input data port to receive waypoints and routes from a chart plotter, PC (VMS), or other device to the receiver. You can receive this data through any of the user NMEA 0183 input data ports. Load the WPL sentences first, then the RTE sentences.
Page 165 Configuration Operator’s Manual Version 3.0...
Page 166: Appendix A - Datum List
Operator’s Manual Datum List Appendix A - Datum List The receiver supports more than 100 datums. Table A-1 provides the names and abbreviations for these datums. Table A-1. Datum Names and Abbreviations WGS-84 HJORSEY 1955 HONG KONG 1963 WGS-84 + OFFSET INDIAN (VIETNAM) WGS-72 W7 2...
Page 167 Datum List Operator’s Manual Version 3.0...
Page 168: Appendix B - Beacon List
Operator’s Manual Beacon List Appendix B - Beacon List The following list of known DGPS beacon transmission sites is com- piled from government agencies and several publications. There may be other beacon sites available which are not on the following list, as the network continues to grow.
Page 169 Beacon List Operator’s Manual CANIVETE BULGARIA OOSTDYCK 00°30'31.6"S 0°24'50.1"W 51º16’N. 02º26’E. 310.0 kHz 311.5 kHz CAVARNA 100 baud Baud: 200 43º25’ N. 28º22’E. Proposed ID: 463 300.0 kHz Range: 100 n.m. ILHA RASA OOSTENDEN PHARE 26°S 43°06'W 51º14’N.02º55’E. 315.0 kHz CANADA 312.0 kHz 100 baud...
Page 170 Operator’s Manual Beacon List REF2: 315 100 baud 100 baud ID:937 ID:947 LAUZON REF1: 330 REF1: 348 46º48’ N. 71º09’W. REF2: 331 REF2: 349 314.0 kHz 100 baud RIVIERE DU LOUP CAP. DES ROSIERS ID:927 47º45’ N. 69º36’W. 48º51’ N.64º12’W. REF1: 316 TBA kHz TBA kHz...
Page 171 Beacon List Operator’s Manual REF1: 326 39º06’ N.117º43’E. POINT ATKINSON REF2: 327 310.5 kHz 49º19’ N.123º15’W. 200 baud 320.0 kHz WESTERN HEAD ID: BT 100 baud 43º59’ N.64º39’W. REF1: 608 ID:902 296.0 kHz, 100 baud REF2: 609 REF1: 302 ID:935 REF2: 303 REF1: 334 QING HUANG DAO...
Page 172 Operator’s Manual Beacon List REF 2: 304.5 kHz REF1: 100 baud FINLAND REF2: ID:403 16 Stations Planned REF1: 603 KLAMILA REF2: 60º30’N.27º30’E. DENMARK 287.0 kHz PUUMALA Range: 135 n.m. 61º24’N.28º14’E. HAMMERODDE 55º18’N. 14º46’E. 290.0 kHz KOKKOLA 289.5 kHz 100 baud 63º50’N.23º10’E 100 baud ID:402...
Page 173 Beacon List Operator’s Manual 294.5 kHz PEN MEN SKAGATA 100 Baud 47º39,N. 03º31’W. 66º07,N. 20º06’W.. 309.0 kHz 289.0 kHz Range: 97 n.m. 100 baud GERMANY ID:413 LES BALEINES KOBLENZ 46º15,N. 01º34’W. 50º22,N. 07º35’E. 305.0 kHz RAUFARHÜFN 302.5 kHz Range: 97 n.m. 66º27,N.
Page 174 Operator’s Manual Beacon List 288.5. kHz 41º26’ N.141º28’E. 100 baud REF1: 302.0 kHz ID:435 REF2: 100/200 baud REF1: 670 DAIOH-ZANI REF1: 34º16’ N.136º54’E. WICKLOW HEAD REF2: 288.0 kHz 52º58,N. 06º00’E 38º57’ N.139º50’E. 100/200 baud 306.5 288.0 kHz Range: 150 n.m. 100/200 baud REF1: ITALY...
Page 175 Beacon List Operator’s Manual REF1: Range: 20 n.m. 310.5 kHz REF2: 100 baud NETHERLANDS 33º05’ N.139º51’E. ID: 500 302.0 kHz REF1: 780 GILZE RIJEN 100/200 baud 51º37’N. 04º56’E. FRUHOLMEN 302.0.5 kHz 71º06’N. 23º59’E. REF1: Range: 100 n.m. 309.5 kHz REF2: Range: 162 n.m.
Page 176 Operator’s Manual Beacon List REF1: 793 71º03,N.26º13’E. 39º22’N.09º24’W. REF2: 308.5 kHz 311.5 kHz 100 baud Range: 200 n.m. LISTA ID: 518 58º06,N.06º34’E. HORTA REF1: 304.0 kHz 38º32’N.28º37’W. REF2: 100 baud 308.0 kHz ID: 503 BELLSUND Range: 300 n.m. REF1: 783 77º23,N.13º57’E.
Page 177 Beacon List Operator’s Manual 47º12’N.38º57’E 65º12’N.36º49’E Range: 97 n.m. 286.0 kHz 283.5 kHz CABO MACHICHACO Range: 110 n.m. Range: 170 n.m. 43º27,N. 02º45’W. 285.0 kHz TEMIRYUKSKIY 1 GORKOVSKY 45º20’N.37º14’E 59º50’N.30º10’E Range: 97 n.m. 285.0 kHz 288.5 kHz CABO PENAS Range: 110 n.m. Range: 54 n.m.
Page 178 Operator’s Manual Beacon List REF2: MAHON HOBURGEN 39º52’N. 04º18’E. 56º55’N. 18º09’E. POINT LYNAS 293.0 kHz 302.0 kHz 53º25’ N. 04º17’ W. Range: 97 n.m. 100 baud 304.5 kHz ID: 465 100 baud MALAGA ID: 442 36º43’N. 04º25’W. KULLEN REF1: 682 299.0 kHz 56º18’N.
Page 179 Beacon List Operator’s Manual 100 baud REF 2: 285 REF 2: 271 ID: 447 Message: TYPE-9 Message: TYPE-9 REF1: 687 KENAI, AK PIGEON POINT,CA REF2: 60°40’N.151°21’ W 37°11’N.122°23’ W 310 KHz 287 KHz NORTH 100 baud 100 baud FORELAND ID: 896 ID: 883 51º22’...
Page 180 Operator’s Manual Beacon List ID:.05 200 baud 200 baud REF 1: 010 ID: 879 ID: 836 REF 2: 011 REF 1: REF 1: 112 Message: TYPE-9 REF 2: REF 2: 113 Message: TYPE-9 Message: TYPE-9 CAPE CANAVERAL, FL 28°28’N.080°33’W ROCK ISLAND, IL DETROIT, MI 289 KHz 42°00’N.090°14’...
Page 181 Beacon List Operator’s Manual Message: TYPE-9 Message: TYPE-9 46°46’N.084°57’ W SANDY HOOK, NJ FT STEVENS, OR 318 KHz 40°28’N.074°00’ W 46°12’N.123° 57’ W 100 baud 286 KHz 287 KHz ID:834 200 baud 100 baud REF 1: 108 Site ID: 804 ID: 886 REF 2: REF 1:...
Page 182: Appendix C - Engineering Mode
BNT-ME engineers during testing and software de- bugging. This section describes what information is relevant to you, or the information we need to help you troubleshoot your MX500. Note: Information which is not described here is un-...
Page 183 Engineering Mode Operator’s Manual The CDU will go on to conduct a Contrast test. Observe that the display goes through its full range of contrast from white to black. Highlight OK then press ENT if it varies correctly or Fail if it doesn’t. Next, the CDU will conduct a Backlight test.
Page 184: Cdu Cold Start - Clearing Memory To Factory Default
Operator’s Manual Engineering Mode CDU also performs background tests on the program memory (FLASH ROM), the real-time Clock, and the Serial (NMEA) Ports. These tests check about 90% of the CDU. The items which it does not check are the GPS and Beacon receivers in the antenna. If one of the background tests fail, you can try clearing the CDU’s memory to see if the problem will clear.
Page 185: Gps - Gps Cdu Troubleshooting
Engineering Mode Operator’s Manual A common source of memory corruption is an aged Lithium memory back-up battery. This will result in either a slow deterioration of memory retention or it may abruptly dump all its memory. BNT-ME recommends the battery be changed every 2 to 3 years of operation by an authorized technical dealer.
Page 186: Gps4 - Gps Position Uncertainty
HDOP and VDOP values are given in the upper window. MX Ant. Reset & CSI Reset Tools Special tools are available in the MX500 CDU that can be used to reset the GPS and Beacon engines in the MX antenna. Use them only in extreme cases when the GPS or beacon receiver fails or takes too long to lock-on.
Page 187: Appendix D - Multiple Unit Control (Via Lan Connection)
Multiple Unit Control Operator’s Manual Appendix D - Multiple Unit Control (Via LAN Connection) Dual Control Configuration: The Dual Control mode, which is enabled in the CFG Dual Contrl. screen, allows you to connect one MX 500 as a Master and another MX 500 as a Slave unit.
Page 188: Multiple Unit Control Configuration
Operator’s Manual Multiple Unit Control Multiple Unit Control Configuration: The Multiple Unit Control mode, which is enabled in the CFG Dual Contrl. screen, allows you to connect one MX 500 as a Master, up to two MX 500 as the Slave units, and up to three MX 500 as the Re- peater units.
Page 189 Multiple Unit Control Operator’s Manual The interface among the units takes place over a high speed (100 Mbps) data link. The master unit must be connected to the antenna. The master unit receives the NMEA signals from an MX antenna and pass it along to the slave and repeater units at a one second rate.
Page 190 Operator’s Manual Multiple Unit Control Table D-1. Master/Slave Common Database Data Base Comments Present Position Update once per second Time Update once per second. Displayed in the same mode on both units. Date Routes Only one unit can make changes at any given time. Waypoints Only one unit can make changes at any given time.
Page 191 Multiple Unit Control Operator’s Manual The Table D-3 below shows all the possibilities in the Multiple Unit Control system. Table D-3. Multiple Unit Control Configuration Master Slave Repeater Version 3.0...
Page 192 This IM feature can be found under the CFG/Dual Control menu in units that has the IM license. This menu item is normally hidden and will show only when the slave MX500 unit has been detected. LAN Type: Client LAN Type: Host...
Page 193: Appendix E - Demonstration Mode
Demonstration Mode Operator’s Manual Appendix E - Demonstration Mode This enables the CDU to function as though you are under way, even though you are completely stationary. The default setting is No. When set to Yes, all three Traffic Lights will be illuminated, and a D symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of every display.
Page 194 Operator’s Manual Demonstration Mode Before you adjust your position, set your WPT Pass Criterion to Dis- tance in the CFG1 Navigation screen. To adjust your position, pick a point near your first waypoint. A distance of 1 or 2 miles from the first waypoint is good to start with.
Page 195: Appendix Finstallation Section
List of Components Installation Manual APPENDIX F INSTALLATION SECTION Version 3.0...
Page 196: Section 1 - List Of Components
Installation Manual List of Components SECTION 1 LIST OF COMPONENTS Version 3.0...
Page 197 Table 1.0 Standard Parts for MX 500 Model Remarks Item Component Qty. Part Number MX500 Control and Display System Consisting of: MX500, 2 Port Control and Display 500 000 0000 Unit (Console) 500 100 2002 Mounting U Bracket Mounting Knobs 500 100 2006 500 100 2001 Power /NMEA Cable MX500 Operator’s &...
Page 198 Installation Manual List of Components Table 1.2 MX Antenna Cable Assembly Item Component Qty. Part Number Antenna Cable Options (open-ended): 3 meters 3508 102 70150 3508 102 70170 20 meters 40 meters 3508 102 70180 60 meters 3508 102 70640 3508 102 70185 80 meters Antenna Cable Options...
Page 199: Section 2 - Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Installation Manual SECTION 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0...
Page 200 25, 50,100, or 200 (auto- sync) RTCM Messages Supported: Type 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9,16 SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MTSAT MX500 Control and Display Unit (CDU) Display: Pixels: 3.8 inch, 1/4 VGA 320 x 240 LCD: Black and White STN. Matches polarized sunglasses.
Page 201 GPS L1 , 1575 MHz MX421B-10, MX521 or MX525 DGPS Smart Antenna Unit Freq.: GPS L1 , 1575 MHz Beacon: 283.5 - 325 KHz Physical MX500 CDU: Height: 102 mm. Width: 198 mm. Depth overall: 96 mm. Depth flush mounted: 22.24 mm.
Page 202 89 mm. Diameter: 182 mm. Cable: Choose from 3, 20, 40, 60 or 80 m Environmental MX500 CDU: -15 to +55 °C. IEC/EN 60945 Ed. 4 Operating Temperature: -30 to +70 °C. IEC/EN 60945 Ed. 4 Storage Temperature: Humidity: IEC/EN 60945 Ed. 4 Vibration: IEC/EN 60945 Ed.
Page 203 MX 421B: 12 VDC, 280 mA MX 525: 12 VDC, 200 mA MX500 CDU Inputs and Outputs: The input and output circuits of the serial interfaces meet the require- ments of: • IEC 61162-1 including the requirements of ITU-T V.11.
Page 204 Installation Manual Technical Specifications Impedance: Minimum 500 Ohms, A- in relative to B- in Threshold: Maximum 2 volt and 2 mA Protection: ±15 volt, A- in relative to B- in, ±50 volt MOB/ Event input Insulation: Maximum ±50 volt, input relative to power supply lines Impedance: 3.5 kOhm input relative to Refer-...
Page 205: Section 3 - Mechanical & Installation Drawings
Mechanical and Installation Drawings Installation Manual SECTION 3 MECHANICAL AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Version 3.0...
Page 206: Front View
Installation Manual Mechanical and Installation Drawings MX 500 NAVIGATION SYSTEM GOTO PLOT D/GPS EDIT 198.00 mm Figure 3.1 MX500 Display Console Dimensions (Front View) Grounding Stud Power/ Data Connector (12-Pin Male) Auxiliary Connector Connector Antenna (RJ-45) (8-Pin Male) Connector (10-Pin Male) Figure 3.2 MX 500 Connector Configuration...
Page 207 Mechanical and Installation Drawings Installation Manual 178.01 mm 185.98 mm 70.0 mm 23.79 mm 26.00 mm 67.00 mm Figure 3.3 MX500 Display Console Dimensions (Top and Side View) Version 3.0...
Page 208 Installation Manual Mechanical and Installation Drawings Figure 3.4 Gimbal Mount Version 3.0...
Page 209 Mechanical and Installation Drawings Installation Manual MX 500 Flush Mount Frame Hole Si ze Requi rements 200mm FRONT PANEL Figure 3.5 Optional Flush Mount Frame Installation Version 3.0...
Page 210 Installation Manual Mechanical and Installation Drawings 182 mm 8-Pin Connector 1 in.- 14 TPI 1 IN. DIA. MOUNTING POLE (USER SUPPLIED) Figure 3.6 MX421/B Antenna Dimensions and Mount Specifications Version 3.0...
Page 211: Section 4 - Electrical Installation Drawings
Electrical Installation Drawings Installation Manual SECTION 4 MX 500 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Version 3.0...
Page 212 Installation Manual Electrical Installation Drawings MX421 MX521 MX525 Power & Ext. MOB MX500 NMEA Data Spd. Pulses Interface Ext. Alarms Figure 4.1 MX 500 Navigation System Configuration (Basic) Version 3.0...
Page 213 Speed Log Out + (Org) NMEA TX2 + (White) Speed Log Out - (Brn) NMEA RX2 - (Purple) NMEA RX2 + (Grey) GND Fast Channel IN (Lite Green) Antenna Cable (10-Pin Connectors) Shield Figure 4.2 MX500 Basic Wiring Diagram Version 3.0...
Page 214 Installation Manual Electrical Installation Drawings 3 meters 12-Pin (Female) Connector Assembly Black (Negative GND) Red (+10-32 VDC Input) Blue (TX NMEA1 -) Brown (TX NMEA1 +) Orange (RX NMEA1 -) Green (RX NMEA1+) Yellow (TX NMEA2 -) White (TX NMEA2 +) Purple (RX NMEA2 -) Grey (RX NMEA2 +) Lite Green (GND Fast Chnl IN)
Page 215 Electrical Installation Drawings Installation Manual Length 10-Pin (Female) 10-Pin (Female) Connector Connector Black (Negative GND) Red (+12 VDC Input) Blue (TX NMEA3 +) (LPM) Brown (TX NMEA3 -) (LPM) Orange (RX NMEA3 +) (GPS) Green (RX NMEA3 -) (GPS) Yellow (RX NMEA4 -) (BEACON) White (RX NMEA4 +) (BEACON) Purple (Ext.
Page 216 Power & Ext. MOB Ext. MOB MX500 MX500 NMEA Data NMEA Data Spd. Pulses Spd. Pulses Interface Interface Ext. Alarms Ext. Alarms Note: BRIM license required on both Mx500 units Figure 4.6 MX500 Dual Control Integrity Monitoring Configura- tion Version 3.0...
Page 217 Hub/Switch/Router Power & Power & NMEA Data NMEA Data Interface Interface RJ-45 RJ-45 REPEATER Conn. REPEATER Conn. UNIT #2 UNIT #1 Power & Power & NMEA Data NMEA Data Interface Interface Figure 4.7 MX500 Multiple Unit Control Configuration Version 3.0...
Page 218 Blue (LPM In -) *White (Beacon Status Out+) *Yellow (Beacon Status Out-) Brown (LPM In +) Green (GPS Out+) Orange(GPS Out-) Mx421-10 (10 Pin Conn.) MX500 or MX500/AIS MX421B-10 (DGPS) Pin# Wire Signal 10-pins Cable (Gray) 10** Gray 1PPS(-) 10-pins Cable (Purple)
Page 219: Section 5 - Installation Notes
Installation Notes Installation Manual SECTION 5 INSTALLATION NOTES Version 3.0...
Page 220: General
Installation Manual Installation Notes GENERAL The MX500 Control and Display Unit (CDU) is splashproof and can be installed both above and below deck. To ensure that the back of the display unit remains splashproof, protection covers must be used around the connectors.
Page 221 Installation Notes Installation Manual Pin 3 --- Blue ------- NMEA TX1- Pin 4 --- Brown ------- NMEA TX1+ Pin 5 --- Orange --------- NMEA RX1- Pin 6 --- Green ------ NMEA RX1+ Pin 7 --- Yellow -------- NMEA TX2 - Pin 8 --- White ------- NMEA TX2+ Pin 9 --- Purple ---- NMEA RX2- Pin 10 -- Grey ------ NMEA RX2+...
Page 222: External Power
Installation Manual Installation Notes External Power The MX 500 will to operate on 12 ~ 32 VDC supply. It can tolerate voltages no lower than 10 volts and no higher than 35 volts. It draws about 1 Ampere at 12 VDC (with an antenna connected). Power wire colors are red (+) and black (-).
Page 223: Mx Gps Antenna Installation
Installation Notes Installation Manual MX GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION Antenna Location The MX antennas (MX421, MX521 & MGL3) are designed for exposed installation. They should be mounted with a relative clear view of the horizon. Do not, mount the antenna on top of a very tall mast, as this may degrade the COG and SOG calculations, particularly when in DGPS mode.
Page 224: Antenna Cable Options
Installation Manual Installation Notes MX Smart Antenna Configurations 10-Pin Conn. (MX521/MX525) 10-Pin Conn. (MX421-10) Wire MX521 MX525 MX421-10 MX421-10B Color DGPS DGPS DGPS BLK/ Negative Ground SHIELD +10.5 ~ 32 VDC Proprietary Message (LPM) In (-) Proprietary Message (LPM) In (+) GPS Out (-) GPS Out (+) Beacon Status...
Page 225: Mx500 Navigator Installation
Gimbal Mounting A pivot Mounting Bracket including finger screws are supplied with the MX500. Use the two machine screws with the large palm grips to se- cure the MX500 to the mounting bracket. To adjust the viewing angle, lossen the side crews and then adjust the tilt angle of the display.
Page 226: Equipment Interfacing
EQUIPMENT INTERFACING Introduction The MX500 has two user NMEA ports. Anyone of these ports can be used to communicate with other external equipment which utilize the NMEA 0183 standard. All NMEA interface ports are configured for RS- 422 standard.
Page 227: External Man Over Board & Event
To setup the MX 500 software, select the CFG1/Log Pulses screen. This screen controls the output port (Pulse) of the speed over ground log output from the MX500 at a user determined pulse rate of 100 to 500 pulses per nautical mile (200 is the pre-selected value). The default con- dition of the Speed-Over-Ground output is “No”...
Page 228: External Alarm Output
“Retain external alarm:” to ON. At this setting, the external alarm signal can only be cleared by correcting the problem. Ext. Alarm Relay Conditions MX500 turned OFF Energized MX500 Turned ON Not Energized (No Alarm)
Page 229: Nmea Interface
Pin 4 (Purple) N.C. N.O. NMEA Interface The MX500 meets the NMEA 0183 version 2.3 electrical standard for marine interface communications with other marine equipment, such Radars, Plotters, Autopilots, Fish Finders, etc. There are differences in the electrical interface specification between NMEA 0183 version 1.5 (introduced in 1987) and NMEA 0183 version...
Page 230: Nmea Interface To Other Equipment
Installation Notes NMEA Interface to other Equipment The MX500 meets NMEA 0183 version 2.3 electrically, and in protocol. As version 2.1 is not necessarily compatible with the older version 1.5, the differences in hardware are mentioned here to avoid possible con-...
Page 231: Mx500 Nmea 0183 Sentences
Installation Notes Installation Manual MX500 NMEA 0183 Sentences The NMEA Standard provides for asynchronous transmission, with a single Talker and multiple Listeners per line. Typical use includes infor- mation transfer from electronic positioning and navigational devices to autopilots, plotters, terminals, printers, etc.
Page 232: Nmea Output Sentences
Installation Manual Installation Notes Example: Field #: 2 3 4 5 6 7 $GPXTE,A,A,3.42,L,N*hh<CR><LF> Sentence terminator Optional checksum (HEX) In Ver. 1.5 & 2.0, required in Ver 2.1 Checksum delimiter Units of measure, N=nautical miles Direction to steer, L=Left, R=Right Magnitude of error (nautical miles) Not used, Always = A Status: A=Data valid, V=Data invalid...
Page 233: Input Nmea 0183 Sentences
Input NMEA 0183 Sentences The MX 500 recognizes version 1.5, 2.0, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.0 NMEA input records. The MX500 can utilize the following input sentence formats: Depth: DBK, DBS, DBT, and/ or DPT Gyro: HCC, HDM, HDT, RMA, RMC, VHW, and VTG...
Page 234: Viewing Input Data
Installation Manual Installation Notes The MX 500 does not process the TALKER identifier (first two charac- ters following the $ of NMEA 0183 sentences) for any NMEA sentences received. Any pair of characters within the NMEA specification are rec- ognized. The MX 500 does process floating numerical formats in the received sentences.
Page 235: Dual Control (Remote) Interface
MASTER UNIT SLAVE UNIT RJ-45 RJ-45 Conn. Cross-Over Conn. Cable Assy. Power & Power & Ext. MOB MX500 NMEA Data NMEA Data Spd. Pulses Interface Interface Ext. Alarms Version 3.0...
Page 236 LAN RX - No Antenna Connected MX500 LAN Cross-over (Null) Cable Diagram The interface between the two (or more) units takes place over a high speed (100 Mbps) data link. The master unit must be connected to the smart GPS antenna unit (MX421, MX521, MX525, or MX575). The mas- ter unit receives the position data then transfer it to the slave unit(s) at a one second rate (the same as the position calculation).
Page 237 Installation Notes Installation Manual Table 5. Master / Slave Common Data Base The items detailed in Table 6 are independently controlled at the individual MX 500 control heads. Table 6. Independently Controlled Functions Version 3.0...
Page 238: Mx500 Dual Control With Integrity Monitoring
MX500/BRIM Dual-Control with Integrity Monitoring Fea- ture The Integrity Monitoring (IM) feature allows the two dual-control MX500 units to constantly compare each of the two GPS position solutions and, if configured to do so, give an alarm and/or automatically switch to the unit with the “better”...
Page 239: Troubleshooting Guide
Installation Notes Installation Manual Once the Dual Control IM is enabled, CFG1/Dual Control screen looks like this: DUAL CONTROL Mode: Master (options: Master, Slave) Dual Control: (options: Yes, No) GPS Source: Automatic (options: Automatic, Master, Slave) Integrity Alarm: (options: Yes, No) GPS Source: Master (options: Master, Slave) Dual Status:...
Page 240 Installation Manual Installation Notes Problem Diagnosis No external power supply No response: (Black LCD display and no Check supply voltage traffic light) Check for reverse polarity Check wire installation Check if external fuse is blown Corrupted memory No keyboard response or partial keyboard faulty keyboard response faulty processor...
Page 241: Memory Backup Battery
Installation Notes Installation Manual Memory Backup Battery The internal real time clock and memory which stores the waypoints, alarm limits, etc., is backed up by a lithium battery. The expected life time is 2 years at 21° C, but this is based on the temperature the navi- gator is stored at when not in use.
Page 242: Software Update Procedure
Installation Manual Installation Notes Software Update Procedure Using Local Area Network (LAN) port: Tools, cables and software needed: · Power cable (or refer PC Interface Cable Diagram) · DC power supply 12-24 VDC · One (1) Ethernet cross-over cable, or two (2) standard (CAT-5) ethernet cables with a hub/switch/router ·...
Page 243 IP Address: 192.168.100.xxx (i.e. 192.168.100.251) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Click OK when finish. 6. Run the MX500 Series Software Update program. 7. Browse and open the binary file you wish to load. 8. Ensure that Time Interval (ms) is set to 25.
Page 244 Installation Manual Installation Notes 9. From the menu bar, click on Ports and select Configure… 10. Configure the following: a. Ensure that Enable TCP/IP (Winsock) is checked. b. Host IP = 192.168.100.250 c. Port = 1025 d. Do not worry about the rest. Version 3.0...
Page 245 If the top of your program window says TCP/IP: Waiting for Host… immediately, then go ahead and move onto Step 13. 13. Leave the MX500 Series Software Update program alone for now and go to the MX 500 unit. Press and hold down the NAV button on the MX 500 unit and power on the unit.
Page 246 Power button for a few seconds and go back to step #13 to try again.) 15. Go back to the MX500 Series Software Update program. When the top of the program windows says TCP/IP: Con- nected to Host at 192.168.100.250, click the Start Sending...
Page 247 Installation Notes Installation Manual 19. Perform a Cold Start on the MX 500 unit by powering it off, pressing and holding down the CLR key, and powering it back (Release the ‘CLR’ key after the unit is powered back on.) 20.
Page 248: Using Serial Port
1. Using the RS232-to-RS422 converter, connect the Serial port of the PC to Port 2 (input) of the MX 500 unit. 2. Run the MX500 Series Software Update program. 3. From the menu bar, click on Ports and select Configure…...
Page 249 Installation Notes Installation Manual d. Stop Bits = 1 e. Parity = None Do not worry about the TCP/IP (Winsock) section. Just make sure that Enable TCP/IP (Winsock) IS NOT checked. 5. Click OK when you are finished. 6. Browse and open the binary file that you wish to load. Version 3.0...
Page 250 Installation Manual Installation Notes 7. Ensure that Time Interval (ms) is set to 25. 8. Leave the MX 500 Series Software Update program alone for now and go to the MX 500 unit. Press and hold down the NAV button on the MX 500 unit and power ON the unit. (Release the ‘NAV’...
Page 251 Power button for a few seconds and go back to step #8 to try again.) 10. Go back to the MX500 Series Software Update program and click the Start Sending button. 11. Allow the status bar on the MX 500 Series Software Update program to complete, and the MX 500 unit should now display Copying program to RAM.
Page 252: Using Usb Port
2. Format the USB device using FAT32 file system. Refer to page 240 for instructions of how to format. 3. Download the MX500.bin file (the program itself) from the BNT- ME website and save it onto your USB device. (Note: Do not rename the file. The filename should remain as “MX500”...
Page 253 Memory Clear Procedure: 1. After downloading the software, turn the power off to the MX500 by turning off the 12 VDC circuit breaker (this may also be accomplished by removing the 12-Pin Cable from the back of the unit).
Page 254: Usb Device Format Procedure
Installation Manual Installation Notes USB Device Formatting Procedure: 1. Insert the USB Memory Stick into the USB port of your PC or laptop. 2. Go to My Computer, right click on your USB device drive (i.e. ‘E:’), and select “Format...” 3.
Page 255: Usb Flash Drive Hardware Compatibility List
Installation Notes Installation Manual USB Flash Drive Hardware Compatibility List The following is a list of USB flash drive brands that have been tested and recommended by BNT-ME: · Sandisk (256MB recommended) · Lexar (256MB recommended) · PNY (256MB recommended) ·...
Page 256: Glossary
Operator’s Manual Glossary Glossary AIS - Automatic Identification System. A shipboard broadcast transponder system in which ships continually transmit their ID, position, course, speed and other data to other nearby ships and shoreline authorities on a common VHF radio channel. ALARM Message by which the navigator signals the occurrence of an event.
Page 257 Glossary Operator’s Manual An AWA of 90° indicates a wind perpendicular to the vessel from its starboard side. APPARENT WIND SPEED (AWS) The speed of the wind as measured on the moving vessel. Assigned Mode A transponder operates in an assigned mode if it is instructed by an external system to follow certain dictated rules, such as, which slots to use for transmission.
Page 258 Operator’s Manual Glossary CHARACTER STRING Contiguous characters (other than spaces) in a message. CHECKSUM The value sent with a binary-coded message to be checked at the receiving end to verify the integrity of the message. CLICK (KEYBOARD) The audible tone generated when a key is activated. CLOCK A precisely-spaced, stable train of pulses generated within an elec- tronic system to synchronize the timing of digital operations within...
Page 259 Glossary Operator’s Manual COMPASS HEADING Compass reading before correction for deviation and variation. COMPASS MAGNETIC VARIATION See MAGNETIC VARIATION. COURSE The horizontal direction in which a vessel is steered or intended to be steered, expressed as angular distance from north clockwise through 360°.
Page 260 Operator’s Manual Glossary DEAD RECKONING The process of determining changes of position based on mea- sured speed and course over measured time periods. DECCA LINES OF POSITION (LOPs) The phantom Decca Lines of Position used in the navigator are based on mathematical models. Local deviations in propagation speed are not included.
Page 261 Glossary Operator’s Manual EARTH FLATTENING COEFFICIENT See COEFFICIENT OF EARTH FLATTENING. ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) EDIT To modify existing display data via the keyboard. EDIT MODE The state in the navigator where it is possible to enter or change data.
Page 262 Operator’s Manual Glossary FILTER TIME If the GPS signals are distorted by Selective Availability (S/A) the COG and SOG readings will be unstable, especially at low speeds. In order to smooth out the readings you can adjust the COG/SOG filter time (CFG 1, COG SOG) FLUX GATE COMPASS A magnetic compass sensor without needle or card, whose two- or three-phase sinusoidal output is a heading reference.
Page 263 Glossary Operator’s Manual GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES Angular displacements along parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude on an ellipsoidal surface. Ellipsoidal coordinates. GEOID The Earth’s surface with all topographical undulations removed (equipotential surface) so that all points on the surface approxi- mate mean sea level.
Page 264 Operator’s Manual Glossary Greenwich Mean Time. See also UNIVERSAL TIME COORDI- NATED. GPS LOG A feature of the navigator that measures the sailed distance based on the GPS signals rather than a water distance sensor. GPS SYSTEM TIME Time corrected to Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) and used as the time standard by the user segment of the GPS system.
Page 265 Glossary Operator’s Manual International Electro-technical Commission. International Maritime Organization INCLINED PLANE A geometric surface that is tilted with respect to another arbitrary reference plane (for example, the Earth’s equatorial plane). INITIALIZE To enter constants into the navigator to enable it to start position- ing and/or navigating accurately.
Page 266 Operator’s Manual Glossary Light Emitting Diode. One of the segments in a route. LEEWAY The leeward drift of the vessel from the true course due to wind. LOCAL TIME ZONE The time zone (see TIME ZONE) in which the navigator is located. LOCAL TIME ZONE OFFSET The number of hours by which the local time zone differs from Universal Time Coordinated.
Page 267 Glossary Operator’s Manual MAGNETIC VARIATION The angle by which magnetic north varies from true north at any given point on the earth’s surface. This value is automatically added to the magnetic heading input to provide true heading for calculation and display purposes. MENU A list of functions in the display.
Page 268 Operator’s Manual Glossary NMEA National Marine Electronics Association. The NMEA electronics interface specifications have been developed under the auspices of the Association. The NMEA 0183 is an internationally recog- nized specification for interfacing marine electronics. NMEA 0183 version 2.1 is identical to IEC 1162-1. PARALLEL The perimeter of a parallel plane in the earth’s ellipsoid.
Page 269 Glossary Operator’s Manual olled Mode A transponder is in a polled mode during a request-response session only. Distinguish this from a station, which is polled into certain slots. This station is first polled and then enters assigned mode. POSITION UPDATE The redefining of position by analysis of satellite orbital data as referenced to time.
Page 270 Operator’s Manual Glossary RATDMA Random Access Time Division Multiple Access – Access protocol for transmissions which have not been pre-announced. This is used for the first transmission during data link network entry or for messages of non-repeatable character. REFERENCE COMPASS The compass against which the steering compass (see STEERING COMPASS) may be calibrated.
Page 271 Glossary Operator’s Manual ROOT MEAN SQUARED (RMS) A statistical measure of probability, stating that an expected event will happen 68% of the time. In terms of position update accuracy, 68 position updates out of 100 will be accurate to within specified system accuracy.
Page 272 Operator’s Manual Glossary SET AND DRIFT The direction and the speed of the water over ground (current). SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO (S/N) Quantitative relationship between the useful and non-useful part of the received satellite signal. A high S/N indicates a good receiv- ing condition.
Page 273 Glossary Operator’s Manual TIME OFFSET The number of hours and minutes by which the TIME ZONE dif- fers from UTC (see below). TIMEOUT In the navigator, the automatic return to normal operation from edit mode if left unattended. The timeout delay is set in CFG 1, Opera- tion.
Page 274 Operator’s Manual Glossary TRUE WIND ANGLE (TWA) Similar to APPARENT WIND ANGLE, but compensated for the motion of the vessel. TWA and AWA are equal if the vessel is not moving. TRUE WIND DIRECTION (TWD) The direction of the wind over ground, expressed as an angular distance from north clockwise through 360°.
Page 275 Glossary Operator’s Manual VELOCITY MADE GOOD (VMG) The speed by which the vessel is moving in the upwind direction. When tacking, the optimization should be based on VMG (assum- ing that TWD is expected to be fairly constant). See also WAYPOINT CLOSURE VELOCITY.
Page 276 Operator’s Manual Glossary WORLD GEODETIC SYSTEM (WGS) Worldwide datums (WGS 72 and WGS 84) used for satellite naviga- tion systems. The main difference between WGS 72 and WGS 84 is a small eastward shift. The resulting difference in position will normally be 0.01 minute of longitude, which will not be noticeable on charts of scale 1:50 000 or smaller.
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NorthStar MX500 Operator's & Installation Manual

About GPS Navigation

MX 500 USB Feature Overview

MX 500 Networking Overview

Functional Description

DGPS Beacon System

Keypad & Display Description

Navigate

Waypoint

Operator Manual

Plot

Auxiliary

Tide

Table of Contents

Position

Gps

Configuration

Operator Manual

Appendix A - Datum List

Appendix B - Beacon List

Appendix C - Engineering Mode

Appendix D - Multiple Unit Control (Via LAN Connection)

Table of Contents

Appendix E - Demonstration Mode

Appendix Finstallation Section

External Alarm Output

NMEA Interface

Data Format

NMEA Output Sentences

Dual Control (Remote) Interface

MX500 Dual Control with Integrity Monitoring

MX500 PC Interface

Glossary

Product Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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