Help - Simrad Chartplotter

[DIW]

My Simrad CP32 plotter has started mis-behaving. All waypoints and routes have been wiped out and after spending 4 hrs loading info. back in switched the unit off,switched it back on tonight and **'#.;;, its happened again. Anybody have ideas on why and how to remedy.Is there a backup battery like a computer ?
Ian

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[jfm]

battery idea - how old is yours?

Erk dunno cause but would like to as I use same kit. Re the battery theory, how old is yours? Ours is 1999 so battery might be getting old, but so far we have not had this memory-wipe problem (ours is a CP40 but similar innards I spect)

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[lyc]

I had three new Simrad CP32's all developed same fault and they wouldn't find gps position for hours on end. I had a full refund and bought a Raymarine colour chartplotter.

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[Stingo]

Took mine to the Simrad place in Fareham and they gave me a free software upgrade. Took about ten minutes and no problems since then. Think that the name of the bloke that helped me was Greg Barker and he was very helpful.

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[DIW]

Re: battery idea - how old is yours?

It is the battery. Spoke to a very helpful guy(Jim) from Marine Electronic Installations of Port Solent who described the symptoms accurately before I even had chance to explain the problem !! The backup battery lasts about 3 - 4 years and then needs to be replaced. It is a hard fix connection so expert help required about £40 which includes new battery and fixing. Simrad haven't bothered to reply to my emails requesting advice and there is no mention of battery or replacement requirements in the handbook.
Ian

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[duncan]

Re: battery idea - how old is yours?

glad you have got to the bottom of it. My first thought waas battery, then I looked in my Garmin 215/225 manual which is a similar thing and it didn't mention one at all either!

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[Mr__Max]

I also use a CP32 and have had a problem with it locking me out , to the point where Ive had to power it down and start it up again 9all the buttons "freeze"...I probably wouldnt buy another Simrad which is a shame cos its built like a brick sh*t house.

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