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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 3: User Manual

    USER MANUAL Via Caboto, 9 54036 Marina di Carrara - MS - ITALIA E-mail: info@avmap.it...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 5 No part of this User Manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording , for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use without the written permission of AvMap.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1.3.4 Moving Map Icons 1.3.5 Course Predictor 1.3.6 GoTo 1.3. Database 2 the BasIcs THE KEYBOARD TURNING THE GEOPILOT II PLUS ON/OFF 2.2.1 Turning On 2.2.2 Turning Off CHANGING BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST SELECTING THE LANGUAGE EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 2.5.1 Internal/external GPS Source 2.5.2...
  • Page 8 3.5.5 Default Datafields 3.5.6 Map Orientation 3.5. Map Presentation Settings 3.5.8 Automatic Information 3.5.9 Rangerings 3.5.10 Vfr, Airspace, Land, Marine And Other Settings 3.5.10.1 VFR Settings 3.5.10.2 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”...
  • Page 9 .3.3 Differential GPS .3.4 Monitoring & Controlling The GPS .3.5 GPS Information Sources 8 WaypoInt & dataBase USER WAYPOINTS – MOVING MAP 8.1.1 Creating User Waypoints – Moving Map 8.1.2 Saving Present Position – Moving Map Methods 8.1.3 Editing User Waypoints – Moving Map Methods 8.1.4 Deleting User Waypoints –...
  • Page 10 13.4 VIDEO MODE 14 the systeM set-up Menu 14.1 GENERAL SET-UP 14.1.1 Beeper 14.1.2 Scale Format 14.1.3 Language 14.1.4 Military Frequency 14.1.5 Airspaces Level 14.1.6 Terrain Legend 14.2 FIX SET-UP 14.2.1 Fix Source 14.2.2 Differential Correction Source 14.2.3 Fix Symbol 14.2.4 Static Navigation 14.2.5 Course Predictor 14.2.6 Head Up Response 14.3...
  • Page 11 15 operatIng requIreMents 15.1 BATTERY 15.1.1 Battery Functioning 15.2 DIMENSIONS 15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING 15.3.1 Power 15.3.2 GPS Fix 15.3.3 When Nothing Else Works 15.3.4 Customer Support 15.4 SYSTEM TEST 15.4.1 RAM Menu 15.4.2 C-CARD Menu 15.4.3 Serial Ports APPendIx A - TermS APPendIx b - mAP dATUm APPendIx C - ICAo CodeS APPendIx d - C-mAP Av.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    1 InTrodUCTIon If you have not used a GPS Charting System before and intend to use your Geopilot II Plus for navigating, we suggest that you read this User Manual and make sure you are familiar with its contents. Throughout this User Manual, the keys are shown in capital letters enclosed between single inverted commas, for example ‘MENU’.
  • Page 13 • Points per Track: 5000 • Step by Distance: Auto, 20, 100, 500 Mt, 1Km; 5, 30 Sec, 1 Min Cartographic Functions • Worldwide Background • Built-in Continental Cartography • Coordinates System (DDD MM SS, DDD MM.mm, DDD MM.mmm, UTM, OSGB, MGRS) •...

  • Page 14: Basic

    • Backlighted, silicon rubber 1.2 bASIC The Geopilot II Plus is controlled by using 6 keys and the cursor key. As you press a key, a single audio beep confirms the key action; three rapid beeps indicates that no response is available.

  • Page 15: Database 1

    II Plus. Note The Geopilot II Plus is an aid to navigation. It does not replace paper charts and good judgement. 1.3.1 The moving map Before starting, connect the Geopilot II Plus to power and place the antenna with a clear view of the sky.

  • Page 16: Moving Map Icons

    differently based on the mode of operation selected. The Auto Home mode will allow the user to pan away from his present position to view other parts of the map, and return to present position automatically when no buttons are pushed for a pre-determined amount of seconds. Auto Zoom mode will keep your present position, and your destination in the screen at all times.

  • Page 17: Goto

    1.3.6 GoTo GoTo sets a 1-leg course from the present position to any location or selected Waypoint. To activate a GoTo Flight Plan move the cursor to the desired location or Waypoint and press ‘GOTO’. The GoTo menu box will open enabling you to activate the current cursor position or search the Database for a specific object to fly to.

  • Page 18: The Basics

    500 ft. in lenght, relative to fix position or cursor position if no fix is available. ‘NEAR’: 1 sec once the Geopilot II Plus has been turned On displays the Brightness and the Contrast Menu.

  • Page 19: Turning The Geopilot Ii Plus On/Off

    Before powering On the Geopilot II Plus, check for the correct voltage (10-35 Volt DC). 2.2.1 Turning on Press and hold ‘NEAR’ for 1 second. The Geopilot II Plus emits one rapid beep sound and a Title page containing information about the Product name, Software version, library version and cartridges installed is displayed.

  • Page 20: External Connections

    2.5 exTernAl ConneCTIonS 2.5.1 Internal/external GPS Source The Geopilot II Plus has an internal GPS Receiver. Be sure the Fix Source is set to Internal GPS to receive data from this internal receiver. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENTER’ + “FIX SETUP” + ‘ENTER’ + “FIX SOURCE”...

  • Page 21: Down Or Up-Load Flight Plans & Tracks

    2.5.3 down or Up-load flight Plans & Tracks The Geopilot II Plus 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).

  • Page 22: System Setup Options

    ‘ENTER’ 2.6 SYSTem SeTUP oPTIonS You may select how the Geopilot II Plus displays primary information (such as how time is displayed) from the System Setup Menu. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ Refer to Chapter 14 for information about the System Setup Menu.

  • Page 23: The Moving Maps

    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 24: Data Window

    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 25: Full Information

    The project radial feature creates a line at a given bearing and distance from a navaid or user waypoint. If no object is present, an error message stating “Object not found” will appear on the screen. The Geopilot II Plus will store 10 radials. To project a radial, first select the object with the cursor, then: >‘ENT’...

  • Page 26: Waypoint Handling

    A shadow of the icon will remain on the screen until the map is redrawn. 3.4.6 flight Plan The Geopilot II Plus provides storage for 15 Flight Plans of 100 legs each. From the Moving Map screen you can edit and create Flight Plans using the cursor. The Flight Plan edited or created will be the one that is currently viewed by the software (see Chapter 6).

  • Page 27: Moving Map Menu

    Here you can define the items for display, Map Orientation, Auto Zoom, selective display and other settings to customize the Geopilot II Plus for your navigational needs. From Moving Map press ‘MENU’ to display the Moving Map Menu. From here use the cursor key to select the item desired and press ‘ENT’...

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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, 2- lines, etc.) are independent; therefore, you can select different fields for each window view. >...

  • Page 30: Map Presentation Settings

    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 31: Vfr, Airspace, Land, Marine And Other Settings

    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 32: 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 33: 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 34: Generic

    ‘Simulator’ from the Main Menu. Press ENT, and set to “ON.” Once TAWS has been enabled, the Geopilot II Plus will display a legend in the lower left corner of the display that depicts the TAWS color scheme: Please Note When TAWS is enabled, the color scheme is always displayed.

  • Page 35: Selective Display Settings

    § Transparent (no color): > 3,000 ft. In the Auto case, the Geopilot II Plus shifts the level of the TAWS depending terrain altitudre. In addition to the TAWS legend in the lower left corner of the screen, all vertical obstructions (i.e.

  • Page 36: Poi Settings

    Scroll through the cells using the cursor key. To select the desired scale you would like the map to begin displaying data for the category, place the cursor within the cell and press ‘ENT’. (The map scale for the cell is displayed at the top right.) Any box with an “X” indicates the feature is not available at that chart scale.

  • Page 37: Navigation & Location

    To change the CDI scale press the left/right cursor key. The Geopilot II Plus references navigation information to the next Waypoint in the active Flight Plan. When you reach the destination of one leg, the Geopilot II Plus automatically switches to the next leg.

  • Page 38: 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 39: The Hsi Screen

    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 40: Setup Datafields

    Par. 8.2.2. 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. 3.2). You can edit the data fields from the HSI page: >...

  • Page 41: Flight Plan

    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. The Geopilot II Plus can store up to 15 Flight Plans with up to 100 individual legs each. Additional Flight Plans can be stored in the Compact Flash entering File Manager (Database).

  • Page 42: 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 ‘+’...

  • Page 43: Naming A Flight Plan

    At any time in the rename screen, ‘ENT’ will activate the name change. 6.5 CleAr A flIGhT PlAn This will delete the Flight Plan from the Geopilot II Plus memory enabling another Flight Plan to be created in this FP number: >...

  • Page 44: Goto - Moving Map Mode

    - With any non empty FP displayed the: “DIRECT TO FP WAYPOINT” option is added Note GOTO’ creates a temporary Flight Plan that is not stored in the Geopilot II Plus memory. 6.7.3 GoTo - Quick Info From the QUICK INFO menu when there are many Aeronautical Objects near the CURSOR press GO TO to navigate, PUSH and HOLD GO TO to ADD a LEG to the FLIGHT PLAN.
  • Page 45 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’...

  • Page 46: The Global Positioning System

    The bar is green when the satellite is used for the fix (red otherwise). When a valid fix is received, the Geopilot II Plus displays the current position coordinates, Date, Time, HDOP , VDOP ,GS, TRK and ALT on the GPS page.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: Waypoint & Database

    Jeppesen Waypoints, they can be used in a Flight Plan, for the Nearest Search or GoTo functions. The Geopilot II Plus can store up to 1,000 User-Defined Waypoints within the internal memory. The internal waypoint memory capacity is shared with Flight Plan waypoints; i.e. if you have 10 flight plans with 10 waypoints stored in the unit memory, there is room for 900 User Waypoints.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Selecting Database Search Fields

    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 II Plus. Highlight the category to be searched and press ‘ENT’. Depending upon the category of object, the Database can be searched by one of three methods: identifier, name or city (and in the Pro version;...
  • Page 52 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 53: Approach Data Procedures

    WARNING!!! The Geopilot II Plus 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 54: Select Approach For Goto

    The ‘GOTO’ destination is now the first approach waypoint. The Geopilot II Plus will take you to the first point of the approach, and after passing through this point automatically, will go to each of the other points of the approach. Selecting “Remove Approach”...

  • Page 55: Calculator

    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 56: Trip Computer

    The default setting is Off (00:00:00). 10.3 TrIP ComPUTer The Geopilot II Plus provides a calculation page which tracks speed, flying time, and distance traveled. This data is statistical in nature and is calculated based on GPS parameters.
  • Page 57 Setup Menu, see Par. 14.5). This feature requires that a Flight Plan be activated. > ‘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’...

  • Page 58: Wind Calculation

    Wind Calculation is a full screen page with the following structure: Fig. 10.5 - Wind Calculation page The Geopilot II Plus computes wind velocity and direction from the information entered above and from the current Ground Speed,Track and Altitude, which are derived from GPS data. ETE to Waypoint is also based on GPS Ground Speed and Track.

  • Page 59: Fuel Consumption

    Press ‘ESC’ to return to the Calculator Menu. If your current Ground Speed is over 20 Knots, the Geopilot II Plus will display “Actual GS” and will not allow you to edit the value.
  • Page 60 Fig. 10.6a - Sample Calculation...

  • Page 61: The Checklists

    11 The CheCKlISTS The Geopilot II Plus 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 62: 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 63: Simulator

    The built-in Simulator function allows you to become proficient in the use of the Geopilot II Plus before ever taking it into the cockpit. No current position fix is required because the Geopilot II Plus simulates position data internally. The Geopilot II Plus simulates flight in two ways: a straight flight path or following a selected route.

  • Page 64: Turning The Simulator Off

    As stated earlier, in the Simulation mode the Geopilot II Plus retains full functionality. It is recommended that the Simulator be used to experiment with the full range of capabilities contained within the Geopilot II Plus so that you may get the most out of it when used in the cockpit.

  • Page 65: The Communication Menu

    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 serial port using the NMEA0183 $WPL sentence (see Appendix E): >...

  • Page 66: 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’ 13.4 vIdeo mode As soon as the GP2+ receives an A/V signal through the A/V port it automatically goes in video mode.

  • Page 67: The System Set-Up Menu

    14 The SYSTem SeT-UP menU The System Setup Menu allows the user to change how the Geopilot II Plus 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 68: Language

    > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “FIX SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “FIX SOURCE” + ‘ENT’ Use the cursor key to select and ‘ENTER’ to accept. When connecting the Geopilot II Plus to an external source, be sure the data output of the external device is set for the correct format (see Sec.

  • Page 69: Fix Symbol

    14.2.5 Course Predictor The Geopilot II Plus will display a line with a circle at the end to indicate the position your aircraft will reach at the set time, based on current direction of travel and speed. This is continuously updated to account for changes.

  • Page 70: 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 71: Event Log 1

    The message “DONE” will appear confirming the action. 14.4 TrACK SeT-UP Track is the actual course traveled, which the Geopilot II Plus can display as a series of connected dots. The interval setting can be defined by the pilot. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “TRACK SETUP” + ‘ENT’...

  • Page 72: Track Recording Step

    14.4.5 Track recording Step The Geopilot II Plus 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 73: Depth 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 74: Date & Time Set-Up

    > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “DATE & TIME SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “DATE FORMAT” + ‘ENT’ The Geopilot II Plus displays dates as MM/DD/YY – Month/Day/Year or DD/MM/YY – Day/Month/ Year. The default setting is MM/DD/YY.

  • Page 75: Data Window Colors

    14.10 fACTorY defAUlTS This will restore the Geopilot II Plus to all factory default settings. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “FACTORY DEFAULTS” + ‘ENT’ After pressing ‘ENT’ a window appears; press ‘ENT’ to confirm , or ‘ESC’ to abort function. The...

  • Page 76: Operating Requirements

    15 oPerATInG reQUIremenTS The Geopilot II Plus 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.

  • Page 77: Dimensions

    2D is statistical, not absolute and assumes the absence of Selective Availability which was discontinued in April 2000. The Geopilot II Plus is not obtaining position fixes — If the Geopilot II Plus is using an internal GPS Receiver, proceed to the GPS status screen: >‘MENU’...

  • Page 78: When Nothing Else Works

    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 II Plus requires 9600- Baud Rate). Verify that the data cable connections are proper.

  • Page 79: System Test

    Make sure the Geopilot II Plus is turned Off. While pressing and holding any other key, turn the Geopilot II Plus On. A new menu will appear on the display. Use the cursor key to select the RAM Menu and press ‘ENT’ to select RAM Test or RAM Clear.
  • Page 80 • Change Parameters To change the parameters of the serial interface. This menu allows to select the Port (Signal Source) between UART0 or UART1, the Baud Rate between 4800 or 9600, the Data Bits (Word Length) between  or 8, the Parity between EVEN, ODD or NONE, the Stop Bits between 1 or 2, the Polarity between “+”...

  • Page 81: Appendix A - Terms

    APPendIx A - TermS This section explains the terms that you may find unfamiliar. ACQUISITIon - Occurs when the Geopilot II Plus 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 Identified by a unique name, such as WGS84 or NAD2. defAUlT - The value or setting automatically chosen by the Geopilot II Plus unless directed otherwise. DEGREE - 1/360th of a circle. On a Great Circle, 1° = 60 min.
  • Page 83 AnGle - The Elevation (height above the horizon, measured in Degrees) below which the Geopilot II Plus will not search for satellites. The Mask Angle used by the Geopilot II Plus is variable. It starts at 8° and under certain conditions, may drop as low as 0°.

  • Page 84: Appendix B - Map Datum

    GPS receiver. GPS (and all of the Geopilot II Plus cartridges) use the WGS84 datum, which is the model of the earth that is the closest possible average of the planet as a whole. Your chart datum is usually...

  • Page 85: Appendix C - Icao Codes

    If the datum is not WGS84 means that position coordinates determined with the Geopilot II Plus may not appear to agree with coordinates determined from a printed chart. APPendIx C - ICAo CodeS The Geopilot II Plus 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: Appendix D - C-Map Av. Cartridge Options

    China, Peoples Republic of APPendIx d - C-mAP Av. CArTrIdGe oPTIonS The Geopilot II Plus includes aeronautical data (Jeppesen Cycle) for Europe and Africa and Tele Atlas terrestrial data loaded in the Compact Flash. You do not need extra Compact Flash. The scale is 1:30.000 Germany included;...

  • 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 28 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 For information about the NMEA format specifications: nmeA national office P .O. Box 3435 New Bern, NC 28564-3435 (U.S.A.) Telephone: (252) 638-2626 - Fax: (252) 638-4885 E-mail: nmea@coastalnet.com - http://www.nmea.org...
  • Page 94 AvMap 133 Falmouth Rd. Suite E Mashpee MA 02649 www.avmap.us...

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