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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL Via Caboto, 9 54036 Marina di Carrara - MS - ITALIA E-mail: info@avmap.it... - Page 2 This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product. In the event of a defect, AvMap, at its option, will repair or replace the product with no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. The repaired or replaced product will be warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of return shipment, or for the balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
INDEX INtroDUCtIoN FEAtUrES 1.1.1 Specifications BASIC FLYING StArt 1.3.1 The Moving Map 1.3. The Main Menu 1.3.3 Moving Map Functions 1.3.4 Moving Map Icons 1.3.5 Course Predictor 1.3.6 GoTo 1.3.7 Database thE BASICS thE KEYBoArD tUrNING thE GEoPILot oN/oFF ..1 Turning On .. Turning Off... - Page 6 3.5.7 Map Presentation Settings 3.5.8 Automatic Information 3.5.9 Rangerings 3.5.10 Vfr, Airspace, Land, Marine Andothersettings 3.5.10.1 VFR Settings 3.5.10. Airspace Settings 3.5.10.3 Land Settings 3.5.10.4 Marine Settings 3.5.10.5 Other Settings 3.5.11 Terrains 3.5.11.1 Terrain “ON” 3.5.11. TAWS 3.5.1 Selective Display Settings 3.5.13 POI Settings NAvIGAtIoN &...
- Page 7 8.1.3 Editing User Waypoints – Moving Map Methods 8.1.4 Deleting User Waypoints – Moving Map Methods USEr WAYPoINtS – DAtABASE MEthoDS 8..1 Creating User Waypoints – Database Methods 8.. Editing User Waypoints – Database Methods 8..3 Deleting User Waypoints– Database Methods DAtABASE 8.3.1 Database Menu...
- Page 8 14..3 Fix Symbol 14..4 Static Navigation 14..5 Course Predictor 14..6 Head Up Response 14.3 ALArM SEt-UP 14.3.1 Arrival Alarm Radius 14.3. XTE Alarm Range 14.3.3 Waypoint Alarm Radius 14.3.4 TAWS Alarm 14.3.5 Airspace Ahead Alarm 14.3.6 Event Log 14.3.7 Clear Event Log 14.4 trACK SEt-UP 14.4.1 Track Display...
- Page 9 APPENDIX B - MAP DAtUM APPENDIX C - ICAo CoDES APPENDIX D - C-MAP AvIAtIoN CArtrIDGE oPtIoNS APPENDIX E - C-MAP DAtA trANSFEr...
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Page 10: Features
When the GEOPILOT is first opened, please check it for the following contents: • AvMap Navdata Compact Flash (inserted in the slot at the base of the unit) • Antenna and 5 meter cable with SMB connector • Power Cable (with cigarette lighter adapter) •... - Page 11 • Coordinates System (DDD MM SS, DDD MM.mm, DDD MM.mmm, UTM, OSGB, MGRS) • North Reference • Auto Zoom • Map Presentation (Aero+Terrestrial, Aeronautical, Marine) • POI Settings • Selective and cycled Display • VFR (Airports, VOR, NDB, Intersections, Vertical Obstructions, Aero Objects Id, Enroute Communications) •...
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Page 12: Basic
Interface • Serial I/O port Physical Characteristics Size • 6.14” x 4.33” x 1” Weight • 1 lb LCD display • Color TFT 5.6” • Resolution 30 x 40 pixels Antenna dimensions • 3” diameter, 0.65” height (76. mm diameter, 15.9 mm height) (Antenna includes a 5 mt cable) Power consumption •... -
Page 13: Flying Start
Fig. 1.2 - The GEOPILOT Fig. 1.2a - How to insert the Compact Flash 1.3 FLYING StArt These pages provide a very brief overview of several of the GEOPILOT’s important features, the Main Menu, the Moving Map, GoTo flights and locating a Waypoint in the Database. It does not replace the User Manual, which should be read to get the fullest possible use from your GEOPILOT. -
Page 14: The Main Menu
to Change the Scale of the Moving Map Use ‘ZOOM IN’ and ‘ZOOM OUT’ to change the map display scale. to Select Position Use the cursor key to scroll to the location you want. 1.3.2 the Main Menu From Moving Map press ‘MENU’ for 1 second to display the Main Menu: Fig. -
Page 15: Course Predictor
1.3.5 Course Predictor Indicates the projected position at the set time interval if the current speed and heading are kept. This allows the pilot to correct for wind drift, in real time, right from the moving map. To select course predictor: >... - Page 16 Airports, VOR’s, NDB’s, Intersections and User Waypoints. Searching the Database allows the user to activate GoTo Flight Plans and locate the item on the map. There are two methods of accessing the Database information. The first is through the Database function within the Main Menu and the second is directly from the Moving Map display (see Chapter 3).
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Page 17: The Keyboard
Press and hold to enter the NavData Page. the Info key Displays AvMap attribute information for the object under the cursor. the Zoom-out key Shows less detail of a larger area by changing the chart scale and zooming out on the map display. -
Page 18: Turning The Geopilot On/Off
‘MENU’: press & hold for 1 seconds: opens the Main Menu (equivalent to press ‘MENU’ twice). the Cycle key Allows the user to quickly change the data viewed on the Moving Map between three pre-set mapping/navigation screens. 2.2 tUrNING thE GEoPILot oN/oFF Before powering On the GEOPILOT, check for the correct voltage (10-35 Volt DC). -
Page 19: External Connections
2.5.1 Down or Up-load Flight Plans & tracks The GEOPILOT can also send and receive Flight Plans from the AvMap Flight Planner or another device compatible with it through the serial port (the USB port is for factory use only). This requires an optional data cable that can be purchased from your avionics dealer or AvMap/Navigation for a proper connection to the device (see following figures). -
Page 20: Data Entry
2.5.1.2 Download/Upload Flight Plan The Download Flight Plan function allows you to send the current Flight Plans to the serial port using the NMEA0183 $WPL and $RTE sentences (see Appendix E): > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “COMMUNICATIONS” + ‘ENT’ + “FLIGHT PLAN DOWNLOAD” + ‘ENT’... - Page 21 move from the Cycle fields (1, or 3) horizontally (left to right) and vertically (down) to check off those objects that you want to see displayed for each cycle.
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Page 22: Operating Modes
3 thE MovING MAPS The Moving Map is the default state of the software. This mode displays the Moving Map screen and Data Window. The Moving Map displays map detail in Home, Auto Zoom or Cursor mode. The operation mode will determine the options available within the screen. The Data Window contains the navigation information pertaining to the active flight;... -
Page 23: Automatic Info
To activate Auto Zoom mode press ‘ESC’ in Moving Map. Auto Zoom requires a position fix and an active destination point. If a destination point is not present it works as Home mode. To deactivate Auto Zoom mode press ‘ESC’ to enable the cursor at the previous position or press a cursor key to enable the cursor under the current fix position. -
Page 24: Full Information
area(s) of airspace queried is highlighted. >‘ENT’ + “AIRSPACE INFO” + ‘ENT’ Like Automatic Info the window is opened in the top or bottom part of the screen. One window displays all airspace objects. Displayed information is the following: Name of air-space; type of airspace;... -
Page 25: Waypoint Handling
This line will remain on the screen until it is deactivated. To deactivate: >‘ENT’ + “A-B FUNCTION” + ‘ENT’ 3.4.5 Waypoint handling Associate Waypoint with User Waypoint Alarm: When editing the waypoint, select the icon for the waypoint. Any Waypoint with this icon will activate a user Waypoint Arrival Alarm if this feature is turned on in the System Setup - Alarm Setup Menu. -
Page 26: Moving Map Menu
>‘ENT’ + “INSERT FP LEG” + ‘ENT’ This will place another leg onto the end of the current viewed Flight Plan. remove Waypoint (present only if there is a Waypoint under the cursor position) >Place the cursor over existing Waypoint + ‘ENT’ + “REMOVE WAYPOINT” + ‘ENT’ If the Waypoint was within the Flight Plan, the revised leg will be drawn on the screen. -
Page 27: Auto Position Mode
3.5.2 Auto Position Mode To set Auto Zoom or Auto Home mode: > ‘MENU’ + “AUTO POSITION MODE” + ‘ENTER’ The following options are available: oFF - The moving map display will remain in ‘CURSOR’ or ‘HOME’ mode as set by the user. AUto ZooM - Used to keep the current position and the destination (Target) visible on the map. -
Page 28: Setup Data Fields
3.5.4 Setup Data Fields You can select the item to be displayed in each of the fields of the Data Window. The following figure displays the options available. The fields selected for each window mode option (1-line, - lines, etc.) are independent; therefore, you can select different fields for each window view. >... -
Page 29: Rangerings
North-up - will rotate the map automatically to keep North pointing toward the top of the display. During North - up mode the Screen Amplifier is active. Depending on the Heading, the fix icon is placed on one of the 8 positions. For example, if the Heading is 45°, the fix icon is placed on the bottom left part of the screen (see Fig. -
Page 30: Vfr, Airspace, Land, Marine Andothersettings
3.5.10 vfr, Airspace, Land, Marine And other Settings The following menus enable/disable the display of categories of data. > ‘MENU’ + “VFR/AIRSPACE/LAND/MARINE/OTHER SETTINGS” + ‘ENT’ 3.5.10.1 vFr Settings The VFR Settings category relates to the aviation features found in the Navdata Compact Flash. Airports: ON/OFF. -
Page 31: Land Settings
connect. In order to view additional data regarding the selected airway; in the Map mode, press the ENT key once, select FULL INFO and press ENT again to confirm, select ‘Enroute Airways’ and confirm pressing ENT. Please Note: The Enroute Airways information displayed in the FULL INFO page may present two options: 1. -
Page 32: Other Settings
tracks & routes: ON/OFF. The default setting is On. 3.5.10.5 other Settings User Points: OFF/ICON/ICON LABEL. The default setting is Icon/Label. objects overlap: ON/OFF. The default setting is On. When more then one object is at the same position, the selection of On allows the screen to draw the objects overlapping. LAt/LoN Grid: ON/OFF. -
Page 33: Taws
pressing ENT. Important Note: After TAWS is enabled; TAWS will not be displayed on the map. You will need to acquire a position fix. The simulation mode can be used for training purposes. Press the MENU key twice and select ‘Simulator’ from the Main Menu. Press ENT, and set to “ON.” Once TAWS has been enabled, the GEOPILOT will display a legend in the lower left corner of the display that depicts the TAWS color scheme: Please Note... -
Page 34: Selective Display Settings
In the Highland case, the TAWS colors will be red, yellow and green according to the following rules of the OCH: § red: L1= from < 0 ft. up to 1,000 ft. § Yellow: M1= from </= 1,000 ft. up to ,000 ft. §... -
Page 35: Poi Settings
from the map pages it is necessary to press ‘CYCLE’. 3.5.13 PoI Settings This feature is similar to the Selective Display, but refers to the Points of Interest (POI). ‘MENU’ + “ POI SETTINGS...” + ‘ENT’ Fig. 3.5.13- POI Settings... -
Page 36: Navigation & Location Data
4 NAvIGAtIoN & LoCAtIoN The Navigation and Location screen displays a full page of navigation information with location coordinates. To access from the Main Menu: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “NAV/LOCATION” + ‘ENT’ 4.1 NAvIGAtIoN & LoCAtIoN DAtA The Navigation data displayed in this window is based on the current Flight Plan leg or active Waypoint. -
Page 37: Save Current Fix As User Waypoint
Fig. 4.1 - Flight Plan The Location information displayed on the Nav/Location screen includes the destination waypoint, Bearing (BRG), Track (TRK), Estimated Time Enroute (ETE), Distance to waypoint (DST), Ground Speed (GS), Cross Track Error (XTE), LAT/LON coordinates, GPS Altitude, Time to Descent, Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), and the current time. -
Page 38: Hsi Description
5 thE hSI SCrEEN The HSI screen presents the desired course to be flown and the current Track in a graphical format similar to the Horizontal Situation Indicator of an aircraft; using the compass rose as the center of the display. From Moving Map: >... -
Page 39: Setup Data Fields
Par. 8... 5.2.2 Setup Datafields The HSI Data Window can be customized by the user to display navigational data required for his flight; similar to the Moving Map Data Window (see Par. 3.). You can edit the data fields from the HSI page: >... -
Page 40: Viewed Flight Plan
6 FLIGht PLAN > ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENT’ The Flight Plan mode allows you to create a Flight Plan with User Points, Temporary Waypoints or Jeppesen object as Waypoints. Flight Plans can be entered on the Moving Map (see Par. 3.5) or in the Flight Plan Menu if all Waypoints are known objects. -
Page 41: Activate & Deactivate A Flight Plan
The Flight Plan Menu will open. You will need to select Flight Plan number to view. When creating a Flight Plan select an “EMPTY” Flight Plan number: > ‘MENU’ + “VIEWED FP” + ‘ENT’ + “EMPTY” + ‘ENT’ + ‘ESC’ Press ‘ZOOM IN’... -
Page 42: Naming A Flight Plan
Note The current leg of the Active Flight Plan is displayed DASHED. There is the possibility to navigate DIRECT to any FP WP (departure point included). > ‘GOTO’ + “DIRECT TO FP WAYPOINT” + ‘ENT’ In this case a “D” appears in front of the destination waypoint in the FLIGHT PLAN page. Note When there is a DIRECT go to waypoint a menu item “RESYNC DIRECT”... -
Page 43: Goto - Moving Map Mode
6.7.2 Goto - Moving Map Mode To activate a GoTo Flight Plan from the Moving Map, press ‘GOTO’. A “GoTo” Menu box will appear on the screen. You can select the current cursor position or select a Database object category. When selecting the Database category, the Database menu will appear (see Chapter 8 for details on searching the Database Menu). - Page 44 Enroute (ETE). Using the cursor key select the desired object and press ‘GOTO’ to activate a Route to this item. To obtain additional details regarding the object, press ‘ENT’ and the Database page will appear. To locate the object on the Moving Map without creating a “GoTo” Flight Plan, press and hold ‘GOTO’...
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Page 45: Gps Receiver Specifications
7 thE GLoBAL PoSItIoNING SYStEM The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of satellites that orbit the earth twice a day, transmitting precise time and positioning information to anywhere on the globe, 4 hours a day. The system was designed and deployed by the U.S. Department of Defense to provide continuous, worldwide positioning and navigation data to U.S. -
Page 46: How Gps Works
• Cold Start (avg): < 45 sec. • Warm Start (avg): < 40 sec. • hot Start (avg): 8 sec. 7.3 hoW GPS WorKS Each GPS satellite continuously broadcasts two signals: an SPS (Standard Positioning Service) signal for worldwide civilian use and a PPS (Precise Positioning Service) signal for U.S. and Allied military use. -
Page 47: Monitoring & Controlling The Gps
be successful. 7.3.4 Monitoring & Controlling the GPS The Global Positioning System is monitored and controlled by the U.S. Air Force, which is responsible for updating and maintaining exact satellite position and signal data accuracy. It is also responsible for performing maintenance on the satellites, which may require the satellite being taken off-line. -
Page 48: User Waypoints – Moving Map
8 WAYPoINt & DAtABASE The GEOPILOT uses three types of Waypoints: Jeppesen Waypoints are contained in the Compact Flash and include Airport, VOR, NDB and Intersection Waypoints. Each of these Waypoints is displayed on the Moving Map by an icon. These Waypoints can be searched in the Database Menu and identified on the Moving Map with Quick Info or Full Info. -
Page 49: Deleting User Waypoints – Moving Map Methods
To edit Name field (up to 8 characters): press left/right cursor key to select the character to be changed and then up/down cursor key to scroll to the desired character. Press ‘ENT’ to accept and to pass to the next field. Repeat the same procedure to change the Coordinates and Icons fields. 8.1.4 Deleting User Waypoints –... -
Page 50: Database Menu
8.3.1 Database Menu To access the main Database menu from the Moving Map: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “DATABASE” + ‘ENT’ Options are: Airports, VOR, NDB, Intersections, POI Objects, User Waypoints and File Manager. A window shows the different categories of Database items within the GEOPILOT. Highlight the category to be searched and press ‘ENT’. -
Page 51: File Manager
8.3.2 File Manager Using CF memory cards with different versions of the navigation software or updating the map data may cause the loss of your user Routes, Tracks and Waypoints. To avoid this inconvenience it is recommended that you save your Routes, Tracks and Waypoints that you have created. To access the File Manager window : >... -
Page 52: Approach From The Moving Map
9 APProACh DAtA ProCEDUrES WARNING!!! The GEOPILOT is not certified for use as the only navigation device during Instrument Flight Rules as established by the FAA. Instrument approach points displayed in the unit are for information only and do not establish authority for a pilot to fly the IFR approach procedure in actual instrument flying conditions. -
Page 53: Select Approach For Goto
> ‘MENU’ + ‘MENU’ + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENT’ + ‘MENU’ + “CHANGE APPROACH” - select the approach + ‘ENT’. This will substitude the previous approach including the waypoints on the moving map for the new approach and add the new waypoints to your flight plan and the moving map. To remove desired approach >... -
Page 54: Countdown Timer
10 CALCULAtor The Calculator functions assist the user in preflight and in-flight calculations for Vertical Navigation, Wind and Fuel consumption. In addition, clock functions and trip data can be found in this menu. The Calculator uses GPS data and user data for computations. All Calculator functions are based on the active Flight Plan. -
Page 55: Trip Computer
This will begin the timer. To turn Off the timer, press ‘ENT’ from this menu. A warning box will appear on screen to confirm your action. Press ‘ENT’ to confirm or ‘ESC’ to quit and continue the timer calculation. The default setting is Off (00:00:00). 10.3 trIP CoMPUtEr The GEOPILOT provides a calculation page which tracks speed, flying time, and distance traveled. - Page 56 > ‘MENU’ 1 sec.+ “CALCULATOR” + ‘ENT’ + “VERTICAL NAVIGATION” + ‘ENT’ User data is entered in the fields at the bottom half of the screen. To set Vertical Navigation parameters use ‘ENT’ to edit the selected field (a box appears around the active field) and the cursor key to move between fields.
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Page 57: Wind Calculation
Vertical Navigation can be activated (On) only if a Flight Plan is active (destination present). Destination point for Vertical Navigation is the last point of the Route or destination of GoTo mode. Prior to the Descent Point being reached the Distance To Go displays TO, Time To Go to Descent point and Descent Rate from the current position. -
Page 58: Fuel Consumption
10.6 FUEL CoNSUMPtIoN The GEOPILOT computes Fuel Consumption for each leg of the active Flight Plan or the fuel used in flight, based on entries made by the pilot. This is a useful feature for flight planning purposes. Actual Fuel Consumption will vary based on flight conditions and engine settings. Fuel can be calculated in pounds, liters or gallons;... - Page 59 Fig. 10.6a - Sample Calculation...
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Page 60: Engine Start
11 thE ChECKLIStS The GEOPILOT provides a checklist of standard procedures for Engine Start, Ground Check, Pre-Take-off, Cruise in Flight and Landing. The Checklists can be customized by inserting and/or deleting aircraft procedures. Hit MENU + MENU + CHECKLISTS + ENT + ENGINE START (or any other Checklist field) + ENT. -
Page 61: Pre Take-Off
Press ‘ENT’ to mark each item after checking is completed. If all the items of the list are not checked upon exit a warning message appears on the screen that states the check-list has not been completed. Press any key to accept. 11.3 PrE tAKE-oFF >‘MENU’... -
Page 62: Simulating Straight Mode
12 SIMULAtor The built-in Simulator function allows you to become proficient in the use of the GEOPILOT before ever taking it into the cockpit. No current position fix is required because the GEOPILOT simulates position data internally. The GEOPILOT simulates flight in two ways: a straight flight path or following a selected route. -
Page 63: Turning The Simulator Off
All functions of the GEOPILOT will work as in normal flight except for Altitude related functions. Nota As stated earlier, in the Simulation mode the GEOPILOT retains full functionality. It is recommended that the Simulator be used to experiment with the full range of capabilities contained within the GEOPILOT so that you may get the most out of it when used in the cockpit. -
Page 64: Waypoints Upload/Downloads
13 thE CoMMUNICAtIoN MENU The Communications Menu contains options that control the GPS data input: >‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “COMMUNICATIONS” + ‘ENT’ 13.1 WAYPoINtS UPLoAD/DoWNLoADS The Upload Waypoint function allows the unit to receive a Waypoint from the USB port using the NMEA0183 $WPL sentence (see Appendix E): >... -
Page 65: Track Download
13.3 trACK DoWNLoAD The Download Track function allows the unit to send Track data from the serial port using the C- MAP Proprietary NMEA0183 $PCMPT sentence (see Appendix E): > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “COMMUNICATIONS” + ‘ENT’ + “TRACK DOWNLOAD” + ‘ENT’... -
Page 66: General Set-Up
14 thE SYStEM SEt-UP MENU The System Setup Menu allows the user to change how the GEOPILOT displays information. System Setup options are arranged in sub-menus. For example, all options that relate to the Fix functions are in Fix Setup sub-menu and all options related to time or date are in Date Time Setup. >... -
Page 67: Language
WIDth - the width of the screen is displayed. Use the cursor key to select and ‘ENT’ to accept. The default setting is Bar. 14.1.3 Language Selects the language in which you wish menu information to be displayed (i.e. screen labels, menus and options). -
Page 68: Fix Symbol
> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “FIX SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “DIFFERENTIAL CORRECTION SOURCE” + ‘ENT’ Options are: NONE, WAAS, RTCM 100, RTCM 400, RTCM 4800, RTCM 9600, RTCM 1900, RTCM 38400. The default setting is NONE. WAAS corrections are handled by the internal GPS receiver and do not require additional equipment. -
Page 69: Xte Alarm Range
within this circle an alarm sounds and the Waypoint Arrival box appears on screen. To set this alarm: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “ALARM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “ARRIVAL ALARM RADIUS” + ‘ENT’ After pressing ‘ENT’ a box will appear with 00.00. Using the cursor key select the number desired and press ‘ENT’. -
Page 70: Event Log
and press ‘ENT’. The default setting is OFF (00.00). In addition, you can select the category of airspace associated with the alarm. To select the categories: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec ‘MENU; + “ALARM SETUP” Use the cursor key to select each category of airspace and turn ON/OFF the alarm for that category. The time interval set above is for all airspace selected as ON. -
Page 71: Track Recording Step
14.4.5 track recording Step The GEOPILOT stores many thousand of points data points to display a pattern of aircraft movement (Track). After many thousand of points intervals the oldest is deleted with each new position fix point. The following options assist in getting the most track memory for your type of flying. >... -
Page 72: Altitude Unit
14.5.3 Altitude Unit > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “UNITS SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “ALTITUDE” + ‘ENT’ Altitude measurements can be displayed in Feet (FT), Meters (MT) or Flight Levels (FL). The default setting is Feet. It is possible for the altitude to be displaied negative. Please Note: This may be due to the imprecision of the GPS engine vertical calculation. -
Page 73: Coordinate System
all other heading, bearing and Track computations are based on the user-selected reference. The default setting is Magnetic. 14.5.9 Coordinate System > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “UNITS SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “COORDINATE SYSTEM” + ‘ENT+ ’ Sets the display of the Latitude/Longitude coordinates system among: DDD MM SS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) -
Page 74: Colors Set-Up
The GEOPILOT displays dates as MM/DD/YY – Month/Day/Year or DD/MM/YY – Day/Month/Year. The default setting is MM/DD/YY. 14.7 CoLorS SEt-UP > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “COLORS SETUP” + ‘ENT’ 14.7.1 Data Window Colors This setting controls the background color of the data window display. >... -
Page 75: Antenna Assembly & Placement
15 oPErAtING rEqUIrEMENtS The GEOPILOT must be connected to a 10–35 V DC power source and the antenna requires a clear view of the sky in order to operate. Fig. 15 - I/O Connector Note The cable that ends with wires is available as an optional part. Please contact your local C-MAP office for details. 15.1 ANtENNA ASSEMBLY &... -
Page 76: Dimensions
15.3 DIMENSIoNS 15.4 troUBLEShootING The following is a brief guide to some of the problems you may experience while using the GEOPILOT with common solutions. 15.4.1 Power No Power — The power connections are loose or not fully engaged. Make sure all Power Cable connections are secure. -
Page 77: When Nothing Else Works
If the GEOPILOT is using an External GPS receiver, proceed to Fix functions screen: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “FIX SETUP” + ‘ENT’ Verify that the Fix Source is listed properly (External NMEA) as indicated in the System Setup section (see Chapter 14) and that the Baud Rate is set correctly for your GPS receiver (the GEOPILOT requires 9600- Baud Rate). -
Page 78: System Test
Fig. 15.4.4 - About page If it is necessary to return your GEOPILOT for repair, you must obtain a return authorization (RA) number from C-MAP Aviation prior to shipping the system. Include with the GEOPILOT a description of the problem, your RA number, and your name and address. If your return shipping address is different, please include it. -
Page 79: Serial Ports
To test the Compact Flash. There are the following possible situations: 1. If there is a Compact Flash inserted in the slot and there is not a malfunction, the name of the Compact Flash zone and the message “OK” are shown. 2. -
Page 81: Appendix A - Terms
APPENDIX A - tErMS This section explains the terms that you may find unfamiliar. ACqUISItIoN - Occurs when the GEOPILOT locates a signal and collects data from a satellite. AIrPort DAtABASE - A series of files of airport positions (described near the geographical center of the airport and as defined by ICAO), with runways, frequencies (with sectors) and services available information. - Page 82 DAtA WINDoW - Data Window is an information panel representing customized data fields. The layout of these fields depends on the screen mode. DAtABASE - A collection of data that can be accessed by the user for airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections and User Waypoints.
- Page 83 which can be used in determining a location or a direction LAt - LATITUDE - The distance north or south of the equator, measured in an arc with the equator being 0° and the poles being 90°. LoN - LONGITUDE - The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian (0°), which intersects Greenwich, England.
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Page 84: Appendix B - Map Datum
the likelihood of the lock on the signal being lost. tCA - TERMINAL CONTROL AREA - Class B airspace. tPA - TRAFFIC PATTERN ALTITUDE - The Altitude required when entering the traffic pattern. trACK - The historical movement over the ground. trACKS &... -
Page 85: Appendix C - Icao Codes
found in the legend. If the datum is not WGS84 means that position coordinates determined with the GEOPILOT may not appear to agree with coordinates determined from a printed chart. APPENDIX C - ICAo CoDES The GEOPILOT Database of airports is drawn from the system of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) identifiers. - Page 86 Fig. C - ICAO Codes for areas included in the database Fig. Ca - ICAO Codes for sub-continental areas...
- Page 87 ICAo CoDE NAME Antarctica (Aus/NZ) Greenland Iceland Miquelon Island/St Pierre Island (Canada) Canada Algeria Benin Burkina Faso Accra/Ghana Ivory Coast Nigeria Niamey/Niger Tunisia Togo Belgium Germany Estonia Finland Shanwick Oceanic/United Kingdom Netherlands Ireland Denmark/Faroe Islands Luxembourg Norway Poland Sweden Germany Bophuthatswana/Ciskei/Johannesburg/Namibia/South Africa/Transkei/ Venda Botswana...
- Page 88 ICAo CoDE NAME Gambia Canary Islands Melilla Sierra Leone Guinea-Bissau Liberia/Roberts Dakhla and Laayoune/Morocco Dakar/Dakar Oceanic/Senegal Mauritania Guinea Republic Cape Verde/Sal Oceanic Ethiopia Burundi Somalia Egypt Djibouti Kenya/Nairobi Libya Rwanda Sudan Tanzania Uganda USA; Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming USA; Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah USA;...
- Page 89 ICAo CoDE NAME Caicos Islands/Turks Islands Dominican Republic Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Costa Rica El Salvador Haiti Cuba Cayman Islands Bahamas Belize Cook Islands Fiji Islands/Tonga Kiribati/Tuvalu (S. Pacific) Niue (S. Pacific) Futuna Islands/Wallis Islands American Samoa/Western Samoa French Polynesia/Society Islands/Tuamotu Islands Vanuatu New Caledonia...
- Page 90 ICAo CoDE NAME Korea Japan Philippines Argentina Brazil Chile/Easter Island Ecuador Falkland Island Paraguay Colombia/San Andres Bolivia Suriname French Guiana Peru Uruguay Venezeula Guyana Antarctica (Argentina, Chile) Antigua Barbados Dominica Guadeloupe/Martinique Grenada Virgin Islands Puerto Rico St. Kitts/Nevis Island St Lucia Aruba/ Netherland Antille Anguilla Montserrat Island...
- Page 91 ICAo CoDE NAME Kampuchea India Bangladesh Hong Kong India Laos Macau Nepal India Bhutan Maldives Thailand Vietnam Myanmar Indonesia Brunei/Malaysia Indonesia Malaysia Indonesia Indonesia Singapore Australia Australia Solomon Islands Australia Nauru (South Pacific) Australia Australia Papua/New Guinea China, Peoples Republic of China, Peoples Republic of China, Peoples Republic of Korea, Democratic Peoples Republic of...
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Page 92: Appendix E - C-Map Data Transfer
The Americas to provide users with worldwide coverage. NAVDATA UPDATES AvMap supplies the file including the aeronautical data file. The Jeppesen cycle is released every 8 days. Contact info@avmap.it for more information about availability and payment conditions. APPENDIX E - C-MAP DAtA trANSFEr The bi-directional data port outputs and inputs NMEA Data. - Page 93 NMEA National office P .O. Box 3435 New Bern, NC 8564-3435 (U.S.A.) Telephone: (5) 638-66 - Fax: (5) 638-4885 E-mail: nmea@coastalnet.com - http://www.nmea.org...