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1. OpenCPN Page 30 j www zygrib org index php page abstract_en section_windows FE s all Q Buscar OOOO O O P O ash drive memory stick led QT4 version included in Mingw compiler is perfect After downloading the zip file you simply have to unzip and open it by clicking on the exe file data arb Sjimageformats Splibgce_s_dw2 1 al 43 008 libgnurx 0 dll 76 800 minqwm10 dll 11 362 2 552 320 9 869 824 1 215 488 373 248 802 304 5 399 040 20 318 41 713 2 950 1 043 774 4 195 334 475 504 144 113 303 675 1 524 172 Carpeta Carpeta Carpeta Carpeta Extensi n de la apli Extensi n de la apli Extension de la apli Extensi n de la apli Extension de la apli Extensi n de la apli Extension de la apli Extension de la apli Application 08 05 2011 0 33 18 01 2015 20 23 18 01 2015 20 23 18 01 2015 20 23 18 01 2015 20 23 18 01 2015 20 23 18 01 2015 20 23 18 01 2015 20 23 18 01 2015 20 23 18 01 2015 20 23 18 01 2015 20 23 18 01 2015 20 23 B8b41C34 DVE19944 01268432 249B3F12 FSSO6BB6 92438473 8CE99610 S9E60044 BYBB7BE9 The ZyGrib will be open as shown in the next window To get a Grib file you need to select the zone in which you are interested and click on the world globe icon zyGrib 7 0 0 Fie Weathermap Altitude Isolines Sea Earth Options Help i ID A222 0000 CNRO se Wind Wind
2. To connect the systems you must first connect your computer via WIFI from your XB 8000 AIS transponder Again the windows may change depending of the Operating System that you are running on your computer The first step is to ask the computer to show you all the wireless networks available Choose a wireless network Cik an tem in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more formation Related Tasks i Leen about wireless networking Ez Change the order of preferred networks J Change advanced I Security enabled vareless network WPA2 settings uos visitor 1f Sequrity enabled v raless network WPAZ uos connect Unsecured vareless network BTOpenzone Choose the VesperXB network and click on Connect The computer will ask you to insert the password to join that network This password is written in the Vesper manual alternatively 1f you have already changed the password for security reasons use the new password that you have established Wireless Network Connection The network VesperXB requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key 4 network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key eecccccece Confirm network key bananana Once you press Connect a new window will appear telling us that the system is trying to connect Wireless Network Connection w 5 Please
3. A description for the more important AIS symbols are explained below ww ci SE 1 t f fo n 424 Fheiawme i An active AIS START and is a distress call equal to a MAYDAY transmission This icon will be displayed when testing an AIS SART device This icon means that there is an aircraft participating in search and rescue Potential danger No danger Not identified static voyage data not received No danger Not identified name from cached data No danger Identified Lost target Position is unavailable The software is showing the last position Vessel not under command Vessel restricted in ability to manoeuvre Vessel constrained by draft Vessel aground Vessel engaged in fishing More icons on the next page OpenCPN High speed crafts This includes Hydrofoils Hovercrafts and low flying crafts utilising the ground effect Anchored or moored You cannot trust this icon because the action is set manually on the transmitting ship This indicate that the vessel is turning to port Page 35 AS L EE N Yo ll wa asses OpenCPN The V Shape stern indicates a Class B target These are designed for small commercial boats fishing boats and pleasure crafts Targets is complying with the Euro AIS Inland specification The Blue Flag signal commonly seen on inland waters indicates that the vessel requests a stbd stbd passage or crossing This Blue signal is manually
4. El Air Temp N A EIcCAaPE Na You will choose your Grib file and click Open fo Select a GRIS fie lt Organize W Favorites E Desktop 002115_ grb be2 Ib Downloads _ 20150731_001329_ grb br2 T Recent Places d 0O 20150731 _002115_ grb bz2 Ta Libraries I Documents 2 Music lee Pictures i Videos Commenter 201507 31_O02115_grb brz Thu 30 Ae 2015 1300 U1 Q wos 05 rug 2015 01 00 usc gt p O GRIB Data at Crear ind ta waves ia wa Danai wa I ICPE wa When you place the cursor on top of a point in the image you will be able to read the information in the Grib window Some of the main actions are going to be explained next iq gt You can move through the different images one at the time using the arrows or you can choose the exact date and time of the image that you want to display by opening the dialogue box o Clicking on the Play button you can see a sequence of images from your file bed Clicking on the zoom button the weather image will be placed at the centre of your screen Clicking on the Now button will show the image with the current date and time if available inside the file Clicking on Settings a new window will open where you can change units and display options Further information can be found at the following address http opencpn org ocpn grib_weather_plugin OpenCPN Page 32 3 3 Voyage Data Recorder Plugin VDR Installing this plugin will
5. allow us to save and play NMEA files You could use this option to watch your previously saved trips to save data for safety measures or just to save the trip so that you can take a look at it if you someday want to redo the trip When it s recording the AIS NMEA data the system is saving your information and all the information from the traffic that is occurring around that time To activate this plugin you simply follow the instructions that were outlined at the beginning of this chapter If you have installed and activated this plugin correctly when you open OpenCPN you should be able to see two new icons on the top bar fo OpencP N 4 0 0 Navigate View AIS Tools Heip a AY A MA TETELE TECQD g amp amp Record Play The left button is used to save all the AIS NMEA data that the software is receiving To use it you only have to click on it and a window asking in what location you want to store your new file will appear You can choose any name but it needs to be saved with a txt file extension yourNmeafile txt This is shown in the image on next page fo Choose a file OU Filename NMEAfile txt Save as type All files a Hide Folders Once you have clicked on Save the program is recording all the NMEA data that it s receiving You can check that this action is really running if you take a look at the Record icon which looks as though it is being pressed down Wh
6. configuration settings Once you have selected the options that you desire Gif you are not an advanced user just tick each box press Next OpenCPN I OpenCPN 4 0 0 Setup Installation Settings Choose the settings For the installation Check or uncheck the options for the installation Click Next to continue Adjust the settings individually ER Create Shortcuts Description Add Shortcuts to the Start Menu Position Vee Te DYE a Create Shortcut on the Desktop lel to see its m OpenCPN Configuration Settings OpencPN Installer v1 0 0 Page 5 Next you need to select the folder in which youwant to install the OpenCPN Once we have done that press Next A OpenCPN 4 0 0 Setup e Choose Install Location Fok Choose the folder in which to install OpenCPN Version 4 0 0 Setup will install OpenCPN Version 4 0 0 in the Following folder To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Destination Folder Browse Space required 56 6MB Space available 32 9GB OpenCPN Installer v1 0 0 The next window that will appear asks which folder you would like to create the program s shortcuts this window won t appear if we haven t selected to create any shortcut FA OpenCPN 4 0 0 Setup Choose Start Menu Folder Choose a Start Menu Folder for the OpenCPN Version 4 0 0 shortcuts Select the Start Me
7. gust Current Pressure MSL Temperature i Dew poit 2m 00 Min ss Mal Precipitation Cloud cover LJ Relative humidity 2m Isotherm 0 C Snow depth CAPE CN JKg A new dialogue box will be displayed in which you can choose the different options for your Grib file The more options are chosen the bigger the file will be Once you have specified the file to create you will click on Download and store the file in a folder in your computer for subsequent use by OpenCPN This window is shown on the next page Download GRIB Lattude min 2N S Latitude max aN Longitude min Longitude max 5E 3 Resolution G interval 3 x hours Period days GFS run NOAA GFS standard NOAA GFS altitude FNMOC WW3 waves E Wind 10 m M Wind gust surface F Mean sea level pressure E Cloud cover total E Temperature 2 m M Relative humidity 2 m C Temperature min 2 m M Total precipitation O Temperature max 2 m M Snow snowfall possible M Isotherm 0 C E Snow depth V CAPE surface M CIN surface M Frozen rain rainfall possible Size 3 16 Mo max 100 Mo Download Server status Connection Cancel The next step is to click on the open file icon in the Grib weather plugin window OpenCPN Page 31 easel bz2 Fri 31 Jul 2015 07 00 UTC 4 Gensemoans om ure DIEZ O GRIB Data at Cursor wind wa n A ClWind Gust N A Pressure N A Elwaves w a n A E Rainfall N A
8. information but should never be used as a base to plan your trips Official weather sources cannot be replaced by this plugin Once you activate this plugin a new icon will appear on the Toolbar If you click on this icon a new window will appear 20150731_002115_ grb bz2 Thu 30 Jul 2015 13 00 UTC antennas ion ure DIO E GRIB Data at Cursor wed ors sof 151 Dwd ast 151s Ease 1014ra wawesna ma Drant 00 nmn A Teno 262 C Bae You can get Grib files using free software called ZyGrib It can be found at the following website http www zyerib org index php page abstract_en Once you are on this webpage you click on Download and installation www zyarib orgiindex php page abstract_en JESUIS gt CHARLIE MARLI BAO lt 1 ee B abstract download links T l chargements Downloads G Documents A ED E copies d cran Screenshots H Travaux en cours et pr vus SS a aaa a amama Al f L Test GRIB server After performing this action the following window will appear You will select the Windows version amp www zygrib orgjindex php page abstract Y Quen e eot nh A Windows gt A q ac OS X version Inte wt m lt iil i gt a Next you can choose between two options Both are the same software with the only difference being the resolution of the maps
9. on the Toolbar Options Bae 4 Display Charts Connections Ships User Interface Plugins General Filter NMEA Course and Speed data Filter period sec 1 C Show NMEA Debug Window Format uploads for Furuno GP3X Use Garmin GRMN Host mode for uploads Use magnetic bearings in output sentence ECAPB Data Connections Enable Type Priority Parameters Connection Add Connection Click on Add Connection and the next box will appear on the menu Options Display Charts Connections Ships User Interface Plugins General Fiter NMEA Course and Speed data Filter period sec 1 Show NMEA Debug Window Format uploads for Furuno GP3X Use Garmin GRMN Host mode for uploads Use magnetic bearings in output sentence ECSPB Data Connections Enable Type Priority Parameters Connection Add Connection Properties Serial O Network DataPort COM11 USB Serial Port Protocol nues Priority 4 v M Control checksum Use Garmin GRMN mode for input v OpenCPN Page 14 The connection can be made by serial port USB connector or by network which means by internet using WIFI In this case the serial option has been chosen Open the Dataport menu where you should find the input for your device The protocol should say NMEAO183 Important do not forget to change the Baudrate to 38400 Now click on Apply to establish the connection e By WIFI
10. switched on off by the target Aton Aid to navigation for example a Lighthouse or a Buoy transmitting an AIS signal Aton Aid to navigation which is off its supposed position Virtual Aton Virtual Aid to navigation not a real marker For example a new wreck Virtual Aton off position Actually seen in the wild but may be a user config error AIS Base Station DSC station Only the DSC message received DSC station DSC and DSE messages received DSC station transmitting a distress signal Treat this as a Mayday call GpsGate Buddy target ARPA target APRS target Page 36
11. up asking you to choose the language you prefer OpenCPN 4 0 0 Installation lA Please select a language A OpenCPN Page 4 The installation procedure will begin by showing the next message IA OpenCPN 4 0 0 Setup Welcome to the OpenCPN Version 4 0 0 Setup Setup will guide you through the installation of OpenCPN Version 4 0 0 It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer Click Next to continue In the next window you will be asked about the license agreement You must accept the terms if we want to proceed fo OpenCPN 4 0 0 Setup License Agreement Please review the license terms before installing OpenCPN Version 4 0 0 Press Page Down to see the rest of the agreement This program is distributed under the terms of the GPL v2 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 June 1991 Copyright C 1989 1991 Free Software Foundation Inc 51 Franklin Street Fifth Floor Boston MA 02110 1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies OpenCPN is software libre You are encouraged and legally entitled to copy reinstall modify and redistribute this program For yourself and your friends under the terms of the GPL Smooth sailing OpenCPW Installer v1 0 0 Now you will be asked about shortcuts to run your program or OpenCPN
12. wait while Windows connects to the vesperXB network Waiting for the network Cancel OpenCPN Page 15 If you have input the correct password the system will show you the message below Choose a wireless network Cick an Rem in the list below to connect to a etreless network in range or to get more information Connected z E Securky erabled wireless network WPA2 o eduroam eg Related Tasks J Leer sbot vereless IT Securty enabled wireless network WPA2 atl natworleng uos connect Se Dange the order of preferred networks Unsecured vareless network ood P Tange advanced ea areas setings If Securty ensbled wreless network WPA2 voll OT0penzone Unsecured wareless network oil Now that your computer has joined your AIS network successfully you can proceed to opening OpenCPN You need to go to the Options menu pressing the icon on the tool bar on top Options Bue e 4 th amp Ossplay Charts Connections Ships User Interface Plugins Ganera CFiter NMEA Course and Speed data Fiter period sec 1 show NMEA Debug Window Format uploads for Furuno GPx Use Gamin GRMN Host moda for uploads Use magnetic bearings in output sentence ECAPG Data Connections Enable Type Det Prorty Parameters Connection Fiters Seid COMi1 1 38400 Input In None Out None Options icon You will then click Add Connection and new options will appear Fill in the Address and DataPort fields All this i
13. 16 137 42 25 86 253 50 29 40 188 48 79 lt 0x0D gt lt 0x0A gt 12 43 39 Virtual SGPGSY 3 3 12 31 36 299 48 32 06 299 47 33 25 195 43 39 21 147 42 75 lt 0x0D gt lt 0x0A gt 12 43 39 Virtual SGPGLL 561 2 681 82 N 00244 17566 W 095337 00 4 D 71 lt 0x0D gt lt 0x0A gt 12 43 39 Virtual SGPGST 095337 00 2 7 0 44 0 41 0 77 42 lt 0x0D gt lt 0x0A gt 12 43 39 Virtual AIVDM 1 1 4 1 3aN2vP001 wiqu P5RGaLj7 lt 05 D 0 32 lt 0x0D gt lt 0x0A gt 12 43 39 Virtual SGPRMC 095338 00 4 5612 68182 N 00244 1 7563 W 0 009 0 00 260715 2 63 W D 3C lt 0x0D gt lt 0x0A gt 12 43 39 Virtual GPYTG 0 00 T 2 63 M 0 009 N 0 016 K D 2F lt 0x0D gt lt O0x0A gt Legend Message accepted E Input message filtered output message filtered and dropped O Input Message filtered and dropped Ei Output Message E Information Message or Message with errors Another indicator that you need to check is the one on the top right corner in the main screen you can see two elements on this indicator rr The one on the left shows you where the North orientation is here it is blue p because the orientation on the map is always North on the top If the arrow were red it would mean that the chart is in course up mode The one on the right is showing you the GPS signal strength In this example it indicates that there is no signal at all If you have connected your equipment correctly followed all instructions outline above the image that you should see
14. Folder Add a directory containing chart files D MyPC Backup O NetMeeting 5 Online Services 5 OpencPn el charts E doc 9 gshhs Folder charts x After selecting the folder you can see that the chart directory has been added to the box Directories Finally press Apply and the program will upload your new chart charts which are now ready to use Once you have finished with the option menu press OK and the dialogue box closes 2 3 1 VisitMyHarbour nautical charts If you don t have any charts there is a good website in which to find charts for your software http www visitmyharbour com charts for opencpn as Charts bought for OpenCPN at this site always come loaded on a USB memory stick With this system the memory stick must be plugged in while the charts are in use so we highly recommend in this case that you connect to the XB 8000 by WIFI if the equipment that you use has this option Otherwise you will need two USB connections one for the charts and another for the XB 8000 OpenCPN Page 11 Charts for the UK and Ireland can be purchased from 39 50 Multiple packages are available with different options Once you have purchased the charts you only have to plug them into the equipment PC tablet etc that you will use The memory stick will ask you to accept the conditions to proceed after which it will be unblocked and ready to use You can then install the char
15. PN This will appear as a window with your actual position Compass and the status of the GPS signal e ay I If you activate this plugin a new icon will appear in the Toolbar Clicking on this you will make the window shown below appear Dashboard Position 56 12 681 N 002 44 175 W GPS Compass Qe 02 03 06 12 14 24 25 29 31 You can add more instruments to visualise 1f you have more connected by clicking with the right mouse button at which point the window Dashboard preferences will appear In this window you must select the dashboard that you want to configure and click Add A new window will appear with some options from which to choose An example of these windows is shown on the next page Dashboard preferences Dashboard Appearance Dashboard show this dashboard Caption Dashboard E Add instrument Orientation Vertical pax Select instrument to add Instruments a Se fee Air Temp 6 Position wens App Wind Angle Ors Compass Dapp Wind Angle amp Speed Ders Status O App Wind Speed 2 App Wind Speed Barometric history MeN Barometric pressure Barometric pressure v OpenCPN Page 29 3 2 Grib Weather Plugin This plugin is already installed but not activated in OpenCPN This is a plugin that will allow us to show and work with Grib weather files in OpenCPN It should be noted that this material can only be used as additional
16. R PURPOSE See the GNU General Public License for more details OpenCPN must only be used in conjunction with approved paper charts and traditional methods of navigation DO NOT rely upon OpencCPN for safety of life or property Please click OK to agree and proceed Cancel to quit After reading this you can press OK which will lead to the OpenCPN software environment If you haven t installed any chart during the installation process the next message will appear on your screen Otherwise the program will start directly E OpenCPN Info i No Charts Installed LD Please select chart folders in Options gt Charts After clicking OK on the last window the program will send you to the options menu where you install your charts see the installing charts chapter 2 3 Options Display Charts Connections Ships User Interface Plugins C General units Advanced Navigation Mode North Up Course Up ClLook Ahead Mode Chart Display V Enable Chart Quilting C Preserve Scale when Switching Charts Controls C Smooth Panning Zooming zoom to Cursor Display Features C Show Grid Show Chart Outlines Show Depth Units OpenCPN Page 8 You are now ready to use the software 2 2 1 Installing a better resolution worldwide background map The Open CPN comes without charts and only with one basic worldwide map You can download a better background map However this will tak
17. SOFTWARE Open CPN Chart plotter and GPS Navigation Software Abstract This document is the Software User Manual with instructions on how to install and use the OpenCPN software on a Windows system This manual will also explain how to connect to the XB 8000 AIS unit and how they work together Finally it will indicate how to install new charts as well as some examples of where to acquire them The OpenCPN software the charts and the plugins explained in this manual cannot be used as a main source to navigate or plan travel They can be used as support for the approved equipment but never to replace it To view the tutorial videos associated with this manual please use the following urls Video 1 https www youtube com watch v JkY9WhF6u0s Video 2 https www youtube com watch v 6_q4fpj4_ 4M amp feature youtu be Disclaimer This document is intended solely for information purposes and should not to be construed under any circumstances by implication or otherwise as an endorsement of or a solicitation to use purchase any of the software or products named herein The Information used to produce this guide has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but is in no way guaranteed Any individual choosing to follow the information provided by this guide acknowledges that they do so at their own risk No liability for any injury to person or damage to property resulting from following the information in this gui
18. a Ra 30 3 3 Voyage Data Recording Plugin VDR 33 d Co UCL 9h e es ee ee eee ee eee ee See eee ee 35 OpenCPN Page 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Applicability This software user manual applies to the OpenCPN software version 4 0 0 on a Windows platform 1 2 How to use this document e Chapter 2 contains step by step explanations that enable users to install the software use it and connect to a XB 8000 AIS system easily and quickly e Chapter 3 gives information about some available plugins and how to use them with the equipment e Chapter 4 gives valuable information with the description of some targets from the AIS signal 1 3 Related documents There is further information about this software on the following webpage http opencpn org ocpn opencpn_manual You can find further information about the XB 8000 AIS Transponder at the following webpage http www vespermarine com transponders xb8000 ais transponder html OpenCPN Page 3 Chapter 2 Tutorial 2 1 Downloading the software To download the software you should go to the website http opencpn org ocpn download The webpage shown below will appear telling the user where to click to download the correct options depending of their operating system in this case Windows iA Download OpencPN Officia x W 4 7 FORUM LOGIN TRACKER F ae Download OpenCPN J OpencPN is free open s
19. cPN Installer v1 0 0 You can see the progress of the installation on the process bar A OpenCPN 4 0 0 Setup Installing Please wait while OpenCPN Version 4 0 0 is being installed Extract Routings png 100 Show details If everything proceeds correctly you should see the bar fill completely On the next window you can see the message telling you that the software has been installed The program asks whether we want to run the program when the installation finishes or not IA OpenCPN 4 0 0 Setup Completing the OpenCPN Version 4 0 0 Setup OpencCPN Version 4 0 0 has been installed on your computer Click Finish to close Setup Run OpencPN Version 4 0 0 C Show Install Log file OpencCPN website Internet connection required lt Back Cancel OpenCPN Page 7 If you decide not to run the program the installation will finish after clicking on the Finish button If not the program automatically starts showing the message below this will also happen when the software runs for the first time The window indicates that this software can only be used as extra information and in no case for navigation The users should only use approved paper charts and approved methods of navigation Welcome to OpenCPN Version 4 0 0 OpencCPN is distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR 4 PARTICULA
20. changes in the files that you have already installed in the program Force full database Rebuild This option is used when you have fixed some errors on the charts that have previously been installed The software will see the same filename but it still replaces the chart with the new version e Chart groups tab OpenCPN Page 22 This option is quite useful because in the upper window you can see the group of charts that you have installed So to make the use of the software easier you can create new groups in a way that you can join them in zones themes etc If you create one group and you don t put any charts in it OpenCPN will show you only the background worldwide map Once you have created the different groups you can select them on the main screen using the right button of the mouse and selecting Chart groups e Tides amp currents tab OpenCPN comes with a very basic file of currents and charts You can add new files like you can do with charts In the Connections zone you find E 7a E amp Ti Barf o D Deply Charts Connectors Ships User Interface Plugins General J Fiket NMEA Course and Speed data Fiter period sec 1 Show NMEA Debug Window Fortrat uploads for Furuno GP3X Use Garmin GRMN Host mode for uploads Use magnetic beatings in output sentence ECAPB Data Connections Enable Type Dat Priority Parameters Connection Fiters Seral COMO 1 38400 I
21. de will reside with the authors and publishers of this document Please also note that the open source software package OpenCPN should not under any circumstance be used for navigation purposes OpenCPN Page 1 Contents ADS UNCC acess cess seis ace ass ieee eee 1 O71 11 2 1 ene ee eee Sere ena ce eee noe en torr te Nee ocean en este aren Sar aerse neers 2 E GC eo ea ee eee 3 1 1 PROP MUN Gc em ie 3 1 2 How to use this document 3 1 3 Related documents 3 2 TO a e E E E 4 2 1 Downloading the software 4 2 2 Installing the software 5 2 2 1 Installing a better resolution worldwide background map 9 2 3 Installing charis cece 10 2 3 1 VisitMyHarbour nautical charts 12 2 3 2 Antares charts West coast of Scotland 12 2 4 Connecting NMEA device XB 8000 13 2 5 Using OpenCPN for the first time 18 2 6 The Option Mi eiii 2sse2eesense acess eee see sed ceeeeee Sete eek cede ben dee anenai 21 3e UN ae 28 Se Da hbo gt ener een EEE 29 3 2 Grib Weather Pugin 2a
22. e more computer memory which means that the program may run a little bit but not noticeably slower It is highly recommended that this improved background chart be installed The first thing to do is to download the file found at the address below http opencpn org ocpn chart_sources On this webpage you need to click on the word here which can be seen inside the red circle on the image below CS Q Buscar ba S rs pe EITI a Gram EA ABOUT DONATE BOOK DOWNLOAD FORUM p Chart Sources OpenCPN User Manual High Resolution Background Map Getting Started A more detailed version of the built in background map is said here Basic Features It is a big file 230 mbf unzipped compared to the standard 26mby Srtfmay slow your computer down The presentation is The Menu Bar better when zoomed in but most users don t need it Toolbar Buttons Install by unzipping and placing the files in the lt install_dir gt gshhs Right Click Menu lt install_dir gt is normally Program Files OpenCPN on Windows and fusr share opencpn on a Linux default installation Keyboard Shortcuts Once you have clicked on that the browser will ask you to download and save a zip file You have to accept and save the file on your computer there is an image below showing the file but this may have a different appearance depending on the operating system used Next you need to unzip the file and copy the six files fou
23. en you want to stop recording the data you click on the Record button again and the recording will stop Now the file is ready to be played when you need it You can play the file by clicking on the Play button A window will appear asking us to choose the file that you want to play OpenCPN Page 33 Choose a file Look in recordedtrack o em A B nmeadatapetenweem 4 ourNmeafile txt My Recent Documents L Desktop My Documents y9 My Computer File name ourNmeafile txt v Open 4 My Network Files of type All files v Cancel Once you have chosen the file and clicked Open you are able to watch your recorded information A new window will appear to show us the progress of the file with a bar above allowing us to change the velocity of the events DR replay Speed 7 v a TT During the playing you can still check the information of the different vessels the distance between them positions etc You ll be able to use all the different options as though the image were on real time To stop playing you only have to press the Play button again With this plugin it is even possible to play and record at the same time If you decide to play a file in the middle of a recording event you can play it and in the meantime the program will keep recording all the information received from the NMEA data connection OpenCPN Page 34 Chapter 4 Glossary
24. is the one shown below y On the image to the left you can see that it s now showing that the GPS al signal is strong and correct All these steps only need to be performed once The next time that you connect both pieces of equipment the connection between them will occur automatically 2 5 Using OpenCPN for the first time For new users this chapter will show you how to start using the software showing some of the basic options in OpenCPN When you start OpenCPN for the first time you will need to configure your GPS system see chapter 2 4 You could install some charts see chapter 2 3 Once you have done all of this you can take a good look at the main screen OpenCPN Page 17 On the top right you can see two symbols showing you the North direction and the GPS signal strength both were explained in chapter 2 4 On the bottom of your window you can see starting from the left the position of your vessel in coordinates your velocity in knots SOG gt Speed Over Ground and direction in degrees COG gt Course Over Ground the position in coordinates of the cursor the course that your vessel should follow to the cursor based on your position and your distance from it in nautical miles and finally the scale of the image that you are seeing On the top of the main screen you will find the menu bar with the following menu names and applications a Zoom In gt will zoom the chart in for more detail large
25. n for first time it is recommended that the following boxes be ticked e Show chart outlines it will show the edge of the charts that you have installed It would be very useful to know in which zones we have charts installed and which not e Show Grid It will show the coordinates axis making it easier to know the position of each object You can see those options selected on the next page image eo m Ships User Interface Plugins i Display Charts onnections General Units Advanced Navigation Mode North Up Course Up Look Ahead Mode Chart Display M Enable Chart Quilting C Preserve Scale when Switching Charts o Cl Smooth Panning Zooming Zoom to Cursor Controls Display Features V Show Grid Show Chart Outlines Show Depth Units OpenCPN Page 10 Next click the tab Charts Inside Charts select the tab Chart Files Options a D iP iF Tle 3 Display Charts Connections Ships User Interface Plugins Chart Files vector Chart Display Chart Groups Tides amp Currents Directories Add Directory When you click on Add Directory a new window will appear In this window you have to find and select the folder in which your charts are kept The image below is just an example of how this window might appear as it may differ slightly depending upon the operating system used Browse For
26. n multiple days d gt N YW OpenCPN Auto Follow F2 gt This icon will allow you to fix your boat in the middle of the screen so when you zoom in or out your boat will always remain in the centre of the screen Options gt This icon will open the options menu where you can choose several different options see chapter 2 6 Show ENC text T gt This button only works for the text messages in the vector charts Show Hide AIS targets gt Through this icon you receive valuable information but it can be disabled This icon means that the AIS is working but there are no targets of interest This icon means that the AIS is working and receiving at least one AIS signal This icon means that the AIS is working and receiving at least one AIS signal but this these was were suppressed by you This icon means that the AIS is working and an alarm has been activated from a CPA calculation This icon means that the AIS is disabled Currents gt Show or hide currents on the chart Tides gt Show or hide tides on the chart Print chart gt Print your current view Route amp Mark manager gt This tool is very useful because you can save in a GPX file or import tracks routes or waypoints You can store the data and show them again on the screen when you want Enable Tracking gt This allows you to see the different tracks of all the ships on the screen but they won t be stored Once you press this button again all of them
27. nager lists all the hardware devices installed z on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Device Manager Drivers feed Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are A compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Hardware Profiles om Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store zz different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles In the window device manager you could check Ports COM amp LPT In this field you should see your connection by USB and the name of the port used In the example below the port is COM11 but this could differ depending of the equipment OpenCPN Page 13 Device Manager File Action View Help e Te Rm z MRESIS ll Batteries 2 Computer s Disk drives E Display adapters lt 3 DVD CD ROM drives E IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Sy IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers w gt Keyboards D Mice and other pointing devices Modems id Monitors E Network adapters a PCMCIA and Flash memory devices Ports COM amp LPT BASE Serial Port COM11 MB Processors A Secure Digital host controllers Sound video and game controllers Sg Storage volumes System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers The next step is to open OpenCPN Once there open the menu Options clicking the icon
28. nd inside f GshhsHiRes TER File Edit view Favorites Tools Help ay Q sak amp ei s Search Folders Ez A Folder Sync F gt co Folder Tasks J Extract all files File and Folder Tasks E Move the selected items Copy the selected items Publish the selected items Delete to the Web Delete the selected items Foneros OpenCPN Page 9 These must be placed in the folder named gshhs found in the installation directory which in Windows is normally Program Files OpenCPN gshbhs The next time that you start OpenCPN you will use the more detailed worldwide background map 2 3 Installing charts The OpenCPN supported chart formats are e Raster charts BSB versions 1 2 and 3 with chart files ending in kap BSB version 4 with chart files ending in cap ny charts with chart files ending in eap NOS GEO version 1 with chart files ending in nos and geo e Vector charts 37 ENC charts with chart files ending in 000 Inland ENCs OpenCPN supports the international Inland ENC standard S57 based 63 Encrypted ENC charts with chart files ending in os63 CM93 version 2 To install new charts the first thing to do is to start the OpenCPN programme Once there click on the options button in the top bar fA OpenCPN 4 0 0 A dese eer CLL Options icon The Option menu will appear When performing this actio
29. nformation is available in the XB 8000 manual pirons DG o e 4 th amp Display Carts Connections Ships User Interface Plugins Gerera Fiter NMEA Course and Speed data Fiter period sec 1 Show NMEA Debug Window Format uploads for Furuno GP3X Cluse Garmin GRMN Host mode for uploads Use magnetic bearings in output sentence ECAPB Data Connections Enable Type Dat Proity Parameters Connection Fiters a Seria COMit 1 38400 input In None Out None OTep Oue ga 192 168 15 1 Once you have input all the information click on Apply and the connection will be established Page 16 OpenCPN e Testing the communication between the AIS system and the OpenCPN you can perform this operation for both USB and WIFI connections One easy way to check that your system is correctly connected is to activate the NMEA Debug Window In order to do that you need only tick in the in the box that says Show NMEA Debug Window When we go back to the main screen a new window will appear showing you the NMEA data movement NMEA Debug Window 12 43 38 Virtual SGPGGA 095337 00 5612 68182 N 00244 1 7566 W 2 10 0 82 21 7 M 49 4 M 0000 74 lt 0x0D gt lt 0x0A gt 12 43 38 Virtual SGPGSA A 3 31 02 24 25 29 06 03 32 12 14 1 52 0 82 1 27 02 lt 0x0D gt lt 0x0A gt 12 43 38 Virtual SGPGSY 3 1 12 02 29 085 39 03 08 336 41 06 22 043 44 12 51 080 43 77 lt 0x0D gt lt 0x0A gt 12 43 39 Virtual SGPGSY 3 2 12 14 38 232 43 24
30. nput In None Out None Add Connection i ox j Cancel Apol e In this area you can add or remove a connection How to use this section is explained in chapter 2 4 in detail On the Ships zone e The own ship tab rr Options J Y Lm E wiii Sart e mA Display Charts Connections User Interface Plugins i Own Shp alS Targets MMSI Properties Display Options COG Predictor Length min Heading Predictor Length NM Ship Icon Type Defauk bd I Show range mgs None Tracks Automatic Daly Tracks Yi Highlight Tracks Tracking Precision Low i Routes Waypont Arrival Crcle Radus NMI 0 05 Advance route waypoint on arrival only OK Cancel Apply COG predictor length min this is a red line that you will see on front of your vessel with a small square on the edge This indicates the position that we would reach following the same course with the same speed with the time specified in the box Heading predictor length NMi If a heading sensor is available and outputs and NMEA data stream this is shown as a finer line with shorter dashes ending in an open small circle The unit comes in Nautical miles OpenCPN Page 23 Ship icon type You can choose to use the icon that comes with OpenCPN by default or a new icon installed by you or a Real scale bitmap or Real scale vector For the latter two options the software will ask you to specify some details These are all quite clea
31. nt to your software We have chosen as an example the XB 8000 AIS transponder Connection can be achieved in two ways by USB or WIFI e By USB OpenCPN Page 12 First you must turn ON your AIS equipment and connect it with your computer The equipment should be recognized and the drivers installed automatically this is true as long as your equipment has an internet connection at the time If there is a problem with the USB drivers you can always download them and install them manually The drivers can usually be found on the manufacturers website In this case you will find them at the following link http www vespermarine com support usbdrivers Once the drivers have been downloaded we can install them on the computer that is going to run OpenCPN Next you can connect the AIS system to your computer and it should work One way to check this is to open the Control panel from your computer Fle Edt View Favorites Toas Help QO Pi Jo semch gt Folders Are WE Folder sync ides Br Control Pane e tomatic CD DVD Drive Date and Time s Acoustic Si In this window you can open the System icon This will lead to another window where you select the Hardware tab Of all the options shown click on Device Manager This is shown on the next page System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Device Manager s The Device Ma
32. nu folder in which you would like to create the program s shortcuts You can also enter a name to create a new folder Accessories Administrative Tools Applications Audio Transcoder Brother P touch Bulk Rename Utility CCleaner DataLog Express ESRI Games IFAW InterVideo WinDYD Onencen Tr In the next step the installation program will ask if you want to add a chart directory that is because the program comes without any pre installed charts It makes no difference if you decide to do that now or later lA OpenCPN 4 0 0 Setup Default configuration settings Fo D Preconfigure settings for OpenCPN Configure preconfig settings for the OpenCPN program These settings are saved in the file opencpn ini Set OpenCPN program language Set OpenCPN program language to English Add Chart Directory Browse OpenCPN Page 6 The following window shows you all the installation options you have selected Once you have checked that you are ready to proceed press the button Install MA OpenCPN 4 0 0 Setup Ready to Install Ps Fg lt b Check the installation options Setup type New installation Destination location C Program Files OpenCPN Create shortcuts in the Start Menu folder OpenCPN on the Desktop C Documents and Settings All Users Desktop OpenCPN Configuration Settings Set OpenCPN program language to English Open
33. ource software for marine navigation It is available for Mac OSX Microsoft Windows GNU Linux BSDs gt OpenCPN User Manual and Solaris Developer Manual All the older releases of OpenCPN are available from Source Forge Supplementary Hardware Supplementary Software Warning Never try to download OpenCPN from any links or buttons in the left column Only use the links directly below this message Uncontrolled advertising may appear in the left column search Stable Release 4 0 0 The latest stable release of OpencPN as of January 8th 2015 is 4 0 0 SOCIAL The release announcement What is new in version 4 0 Facebook com OpencPN 4 651 people like this th Download OpencPN 4 0 0 for Windows xP SPO ista 7 lt i e Download OpencPN 4 0 0 for Mac OS X 10 7 Fs Users of older versions of OSX can still get OpenCPN 3 2 2 from the following link T The next thing to do is to save this file on our computer f opencpn_4 0 0_setup exe O http download opencpn netdna cdn com 4 0 0 opencpn_4 0 0_setup exe Careful Some antivirus software could detect this file as a malware file In this case you have to tell the system that the file poses no risk to your system 2 2 Installing the software Once you have downloaded the exe file you can proceed to install the software by double clicking on the exe file When you execute the exe file the window shown below will pop
34. r scale Zoom Out gt will zoom the chart out to see a bigger area smaller scale Also if you have a mouse with a scroll wheel you can use it to quickly zoom in or out You can also use the and keys on your keyboard Shift to larger scale chart F7 gt you can use this option when you are in a zone where more than one chart is active Clicking this button will make the software shift to a chart with larger scale You can also use F7 on your keyboard Shift to smaller scale chart F8 gt you can use this option when you are in a zone where more than one chart is active Clicking this button will make Opi Page 18 the software shift to a chart with smaller scale You can also use F8 on your keyboard M Create route Ctrl R gt Clicking on this button you can create a new route The first click on the map will be the origin point you can add more waypoints on your route by clicking on the map as many times as you want When you want to finish your route you have to click on the right button of the mouse and select the option End route or by pressing Esc on your keyboard You can find below an example of a new route Once you have created a new route if you pass the mouse over it you can see a message telling you the name of your route the total length which leg you are checking the course of that leg and the length of that leg If you press the right button of the mouse and
35. r without explanation with the exception of the last point in the list the minimum screen size As the name implies this is the minimum size of the own ship icon on the screen the default is set to 1 mm Show radar rings this option is very useful because you can create a safe zone around your vessel and you can specify the number of the rings and the distance between them Automatic daily tracks this option ensures that the tracks collected in a single day are stored as a single track which can be divided into two or more later Highlight tracks this option reminds us that if you are planning to follow a track there is always a tolerance that you have to keep in mind due to the signal from the GPS and the charts Tracking precision changing this parameter affects the size of data that is going to be saved OpenCPN uses a dynamic system of storage which checks if the course has changed or not before storing a new waypoint example if there is a straight track OpenCPN will only store the start and end points Routes Waypoint arrival circle radius in this option we are specifying the distance at which you want to be alerted before the next waypoint when the course has to change This option works of course following a track with the autopilot option activated Advance route waypoint on arrival only with this option selected if you have deviated from your planned route skipping one or more waypoints the softwa
36. re will indicate the next leg of the scheduled trajectory from the next waypoint you approach on the original route e AIS targets CPA Calculation No CPA calculation if target range is greater than NMi with this OpenCPN Page 24 option you can discard all vessels that you think are far enough away that they aren t a potential risk OpenCPN then doesn t have to calculate the CPA for these making the software run faster Warn if CPA is less than NMI with this box ticked you can indicate the distance at which you want to receive a warning when you have a vessel close by and TCPA is less than min this box is only available to use when the one shown below is active this parameter specifies that the alarm is going to show only if the other vessel is within distance and the collision would be inside of the time that you specify Lost targets Mark target as lost after min if the system hasn t received a signal from a vessel for more than this time the software will produce a crossed line over that target Remove lost targets after min the targets without response will be removed after the time stipulated in this box Display Show target COG predictor arrow length min This is the same action that you have in the own ship menu but applied to other AIS signals Show target tracks length min When this box is ticked all the vessel will be tracked and you will see a track from each vessel
37. select properties you can change some properties of your new route Route Properties Properties Name Depart From Destination Total Distance Plan speed Time Enroute Departure Time m d y h m 0 81 NMi 6 00 00 Hours 08 Minutes Times shown as Oute boca PC OLMT Location Color Default color Style Default v Width Default Waypoints Leg To Waypo Dista Bearing Latitude Longit ETE Speed Next ti Descrip Course 001 O 0 1800 5048 00113 Start 6 00 173 D 173D 5048 00113 00H O1M 6 00 124 D 1240 5048 00113 OOH OFM 6 00 147 D 1470 5048 00113 OOH OSM 6 00 155 Di 155D 5048 00113 OOH 08M 6 00 v lt gt You can specify the name of your route the origin of your route and the destination You can see the total distance and if you specify the velocity that you are planning to travel the software will give you the total time inside the Time Enroute cell You can even specify which day you are planning to make this trip and at what time You can tell the software to show you the time and you can even specify the unit of that time UTC coordinated universal time local PC the time from the PC that you are using or LMT location local mean time You can also change the colour of the tracks the style OpenCPN Page 19 or the width You can print your route or Split the route into more than one if you are planning to make the trip o
38. terface zone Language you can change the language of the software Toolbar and window style You can change the appearance of your toolbar and the window Fonts you can choose which font you want to use Interface options Show Status bar This is the bar at the bottom of the screen with the coordinate information scale etc If you decide not to use it you can gain more screen space Show Menu bar show hide the Menu bar This has the Navigate View AIS Tools and Help options Show Chart bar This is the bar at the bottom that shows how many charts the software can use to show us that spot you can even choose which one you want to use Show compass GPS Status Window the small icon found on the top and the right Play ship bells every half an hour a sound of bells will be played Enable Touchscreen Tablet Interface to use only on tablets Enable responsive graphics interface this option is meant for tablets which is going to resize the icons and options to make them easier to use it on that system The Plugins zone You see all the plugins that your software has already installed You can activate or deactivate in this zone OpenCPN Page 26 OpenCPN Page 27 Chapter 3 Plugins A plugin is a new action that you can install in your software to upgrade it in a way that will give us more options additional information extras in visualization etc All the plugins for this software can be found at the link sho
39. ts in the OpenCPN software see the chapter 2 3 by selecting the following file Browse For Folder Add a directory containing chart files BB Desktop z Libraries B default 4 Computer amp Local Disk C amp DVD RW Drive D 4 CD Drive E CHART STICK do Install OpenCPN or PolarView amp Polar com d UK IRL MERCATOR CHARTS mH Folder UK IRL MERCATOR CHARTS x J Cancel 2 3 2 Antares charts West coast of Scotland If you don t have any charts and require charts from the West of Scotland a good and cheap option exists The package comes with a background map and several small detailed maps from different locations Two formats are available a CD ROM or a USB memory stick both of which are used to install the charts on your system These can be ordered for 12 to 15 depending on the option chosen You can find all the information and order the charts at the address below http www antarescharts co uk Once you receive the charts you need to follow the instructions provided and install them in the OpenCPN software see chapter 2 3 2 4 Connecting NMEA device XB 8000 In order to be able to see your position and receive more data from other sources the OpenCPN receives the signal from equipment such as GPS and AIS systems etc The only requirement is that the system to which you connect must use NMEA data protocols Next we will explain how to connect external equipme
40. u the natural scale of the new chart when you switch charts If this box is ticked the software will try to keep the same scale as the old chart approximately Controls Smooth panning zooming this makes the zoom action smoother Zoom to cursor usually the zoom action is using the centre of the screen as a centre point but with this box ticked the software will use the cursor as a centre point from which to zoom Display features show grid activate a latitude and longitude layer on the screen this only works in North up mode Show charts outlines the borders of the available charts are shown Show depth units shows the charts depth units on the screen in embossed letters in the upper right corner OpenCPN Page 21 e The Units tab Cancel Distance you can choose which unit you want to use for distance Speed you can choose which unit you want to use for speed Depth you can choose which unit you want to use for depth Lat Long you can choose the units for the latitude and longitude layers This is usually in degrees minutes seconds On the Charts zone you find e Chart Files tab ox cance Fop Add directory you can use this to add new charts to your software Remove selected you can select the charts that are no longer needed To implement the changes you must press Apply or OK Scan charts and update database you can use this option when you have made
41. up to the time that you have specified This option is very useful in indicating the intentions of each vessel Hide anchored moored targets speed max Kn a target won t be displayed if the speed is less than that which you have specified in the box Show area notices from AIS binary messages this option is still in the experimental stage so you would receive messages with alerts of possible hazards or events Show AIS targets real size this option will show us a shape with the real size of the target but only if they are transmitting this information via AIS Show names with AIS targets at scale greater than 1 the names of the targets will be visible when the scale is greater than that which you have specified Rollover ticking the boxes below activates the information that you will get when the cursor is placed on top of an AIS target CPA TCPA alerts Show CPA TCPA Alert dialog shows a dialog on the screen when an alarm is triggered Play sound on CPA TCPA Alert dialog and DSC SART emergencies sounds an alarm when an alarm is triggered Suppress alerts for anchored moored targets no explication required Enable target alert Acknowledge timeout min the time at which the alarm is going to sound again after the time that you have set up if the hazard still exists e MMSI properties You can input a particular MMSI code and the software will try to track this target when possible OpenCPN Page 25 On the User in
42. will disappear If you want to store one track you have to click the right button over the AIS signal and choose the option Target Query inside this new window you can choose to Record Track After this action the track will be available until you decide that it needs to be deleted Change colour scheme F5 gt Adjust screen brightness for Dawn Dusk and Night Page 20 About OpenCPN gt Clicking this icon allows you to obtain information about this software gt o wy Drop MOB marker Ctrl space gt This icon always will be always located on the right edge for safety measures This will create a MOB waypoint Man Over Board so you can store quickly and easily the exact location when the event occurred 2 6 The Option Menu You will explain some of the more important actions in the Options menu If further information 1s required this can be found on the following webpage http opencpn org ocpn setting options On the Display zone we find e The general tab Navigation mode North up with North always at the top of the chart Course up the direction of your boat is always at the top of the chart Look ahead mode the vessel will be placed off centre so that you have a better view of what is happening in front of the vessel than in the back Enable chart Quilting the screen shows several charts seamlessly stitched together Preserve scale when switching charts OpenCPN will normally show yo
43. wn below http opencpn org ocpn downloadplugins To proceed you only have to download the plugins onto your system and execute them The next step is to start the program OpenCPN Once the program is opened you should click on the options icon and the Options menu will appear Options icon Greet Apply In this menu you click on the tab Plugins Now the Options window will show us the plugins that you have installed in the program the program comes with two plugins already installed Grib Weather and Dashboard You can activate the plugin that you desire simply by selecting it from the list a button with the option Enable will appear This is shown in the image on the next page E a Deplay Charts Ea Dashboard 1 2 e Dashboard Plugin for OpenCPN aay GRIB 2 3 GRIB Plugin for OpenCPN 2 VOR 0 3 Voyage Data Recorder plugin for OpencPN ChartDownloader 1 0 Chart Downloader Plugin for OpenCPN Manages chart downloads and updates from sources supporting NOAA Chart Catalog format OpenCPN Page 28 You just have to click on that button When you have finished activating all the plugins that you wanted you must remember to click on the button Apply to confirm the changes This will allow us to find these options available when you come back to the main screen As usual to exit from the Options menu you click on OR 3 1 Dashboard This Plugin is already installed but not activated in OpenC

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