5 gps status page, 6 nmea display page – Standard Horizon CP180 User Manual

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Figure 12.4 - Celestial page

12.5 GPS STATUS PAGE

This page is used as a reference to see how well the GPS is receiving satellites.

Figure 12.5 - GPS Status page

The WAAS/GPS Icon area may change due to the satellite reception:

ACQUIRING : the GPS is trying to receive a valid position fix.
GPS2D

: The GPS is receiving at least 2 valid Satellites

GPS3D

: the GPS is receiving at least 3 Satellites.

WAAS 2D/3D : the GPS is receiving a 2D or 3D position and the correction from the WAAS Satellite.
HDOP

: Horizontal Dilution of Precision

VDOP

: Vertical Dilution of Precision

12.6 NMEA DISPLAY PAGE

The GPS chart plotter is capable of displaying information in the customizable data windows
from external NMEA devices. Depth sounder, Speed Log with temp, Wind speed and
direction, Flux gate compass, and GPS information can be shown in any of the boxes. The
default NMEA Display shows 3 windows. When going to a destination, this screen is useful
to navigate as to get to the destination keep the Course Over Ground (COG) and Bearing
(BRG) figures the same.

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