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Raymarine GPS 11 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Distributed by Any reference to Raytheon or RTN in this manual should be interpreted as Raymarine. The names Raytheon and RTN are owned by the Raytheon Company.
  • Page 4 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best of our knowledge, was correct as it went to press. However, the Raytheon policy of continuous improvement and updating may change product specifications without prior notice. Therefore, unavoidable differences between the product and handbook may occur from time to time, for which liability cannot be accepted by Raytheon.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Checking your GPS11 Package The GPS11 package contains the following standard items: 1. Display unit with an internal antenna 2. Lanyard 3. Velcro fixing 4. Mounting bracket 5. Power and Data connector 6. Installation & Operation Guide 7. Warranty document Items Missing? If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your Apelco dealer or our Product Support Department to obtain...
  • Page 6 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook Package Contents PAGE ENTER MARK PAGE ENTER MARK D4127-1 Standard GPS11 package D4128-1 GPS plus package (see page 12 for accessory pat numbers)
  • Page 7 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Checking your GPS11 Package Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Installation 2.1“Velcro” Strap mounting 2.2 Bracket Mounting ( GPS11 plus only) 2.3 Accessories 2.4 External Power connection 2.5 External Data Connection Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Inserting the batteries 3.2 Switching the unit ON and OFF 3.3 Light and Contrast 3.4 Selecting different pages...
  • Page 9 Chapter 5: Fault Finding & Maintenance 5.1 Fault Finding 5.2 How to Contact Apelco 5.3 Maintenance Chapter 6: Specification Appendix A : Chart Datums Appendix B : NMEA Output Specifications Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Congratulations on the purchase of your Apelco GPS11. This unit is a navigational system consisting of a radio-positioning receiver making use of signals from the NAVSTAR GPS (Global Positioning System). The system offers simultaneously, high accuracy, continuous cover and worldwide availability.

  • Page 11: Important Information

    Important Information All Raytheon equipment and accessories are designed to the highest standard for use in the leisure marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the latest Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but good installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Installation

    2.2 Bracket Mounting ( GPS11 plus only) The unit is supplied with a universal mounting bracket (selected models only) which will allow your GPS to be slotted into a permanent storage/operating position. 2.2.1 Fixed to a vertical bulkhead Select your desired position and screw the backplate (1) to the vertical bulkhead.
  • Page 13 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook 2.2.2 Fixed to a horizontal surface The bracket may be fixed such that it may be adjusted vertically only or such that it may be rotated and adjusted vertically. For vertical adjustment only screw the backplate (1) to the desired horizontal surface and then secure the main bracket (2) at the desired angle using the finger bolt (3).
  • Page 14 Chapter 2: Installation To allow the bracket to be rotated assemble the backplate (1) to the main bracket (2) using the finger bolt (3). The angle may be adjusted later if required. Select your desired position and screw the base plate (4) to the horizontal surface, then attach the backplate to the baseplate using the finger bolt (5).

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook 2.2.3 Fixed to a rail The bracket may be mounted to a rail using the same method as for mounting to a horizontal surface but by reversing the base plate and using stainless steel nuts and bolts (not supplied) to clamp the base plate to the back plate around the rail.

  • Page 16: External Connection

    Chapter 2: Installation External Connection There are three external cable accessories available which may be used to connect your GPS11 to external power and data sources. Part No. P36001 Power and Data Cable (included in GPS11 plus) Part No. P36005 Power and Data Cable + PC Connector Note: Ensure that any unused cores are isolated to prevent data loss Part No.

  • Page 17: External Power Connection

    2.4 External Power connection The GPS11 may be connected to an external power supply between 10V and 24V d.c.. Connection is made via any of the Power/Data cables shown on page 13 and should be protected by a 5 Amp fuse or circuit breaker. 2.5 External Data Connection The GPS11 is capable of outputing data to other navigational instrumentation or accepting waypoint information from an...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    Chapter 3: Getting Started Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Inserting the batteries Open the battery cover on the base of the unit by pulling the compart- ment latch (1) towards the side of the unit. The battery cover will spring open revealing the black battery carrier within. Remove the carrier and insert the four AA size batteries following the + and - marks.

  • Page 19: Switching The Unit On And Off

    Apelco GPS 11 Installation and Operation Handbook 3.2 Switching the unit ON and OFF Press the PWR button to switch on your GPS11. The Startup screen will be displayed for 5 seconds. startup After 5 seconds the GPS satellite information page will be displayed showing the number and identification of the satellites being received.

  • Page 20: Light And Contrast

    Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.3 Light and Contrast After startup the illumination and contrast may be adjusted by pressing the PWR button momentarily. lgtcon Use the trackpad up/down arrows to highlight “BACKLIGHT”, “CONTRAST” or “BACKLIGHT TIME” and press ENTER to select.

  • Page 21: Selecting Different

    Number of Satellites being tracked: Chart Datum selected: Position Fix: Illumination: Operating Mode: Differential Fix: Apelco GPS 11 Installation and Operation Handbook > SATELLITES < > POSITION < > WAYPOINT DATA < > ROUTE DATA < > PLOTTER < Full...

  • Page 22: Setup

    Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.6 Setup Basic Setup of the GPS11 unit is accessed by highlighting SETUP? on the menu bar on the SATELLITES page. The Setup section is then divided into four sub-menus: SET-UP SYSTEM SET-UP PLOTTER SET-UP NAVIGAT SET-UP PORT Sub menus are accessed by highlighting the appropriate line and pressing ENTER.

  • Page 23: Set-Up System

    Press ENTER to select whether to display or not the altitude informa- tion on the Position page.. Options are: Apelco GPS 11 Installation and Operation Handbook KM - KPH, NM - KT, MI - MPH. METRE, FEET, ON -display altitude / OFF - not display altitude...

  • Page 24: Warm Start

    Use the trackpad to input the correct local time difference for the area you are in and press ENTER to select. ECONOMY MODE Stops GPS reception to increase the battery life of the unit. Use this setting for entering waypoint and route information whilst the unit is not being used for navigation.

  • Page 25: Track Interval

    RANGE RINGS: Press ENTER to switch the range rings ON or OFF. Apelco GPS 11 Installation and Operation Handbook 5 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute...

  • Page 26: Map Datum

    For land use select 3 DIMENSIONAL mode and allow the GPS unit to calculate height above sea level. Setting the mode to AUTO will cause the GPS to use 3 dimensional mode when it is tracking 4 or more satellites.
  • Page 27 Apelco GPS 11 Installation and Operation Handbook ALTITUDE If the antenna mode is set to 2 dimensional operation the unit must be told at what height above sea level it is. This will ensure the positional accuracy is maintained. If 3 dimensional operation is selected then altitude need not be entered.

  • Page 28: Serial Output

    Chapter 3: Getting Started SERIAL OUTPUT: Options are: NMEA182, NMEA183, SERIAL INPUT: Options are: Note: Specifications of the NMEA sentences are given in Appendix B of this manual. 3.7 Marking Events Pressing the EVENT button on the GPS11 enters the current position into the memory as a waypoint.

  • Page 29: Man Over Board (Mob)

    Apelco GPS 11 Installation and Operation Handbook 3.8 Man Over Board (MOB) Should a crewmember fall overboard press and hold the EVENT button for 2 seconds. The GPS11 will immediately enter the Plotter screen set to the minimum range. The range will automatically alter to ensure that the MOB position and your current position remain on the display at all times.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4: Operation

    Chapter 4: Operation Chapter 4: Operation 4.1 Satellites Page The satellites page shows the status and numbers of satellites being tracked by the GPS11. The main page shows the satellite numbers and the signal strength. satel01 By highlighting DET? on the menu bar and pressing the ENTER button details of azimuth and elevation of the satellites may be viewed.

  • Page 31: Reception Quality

    Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook By highlighting DIF? on the menu bar and pressing the ENTER button details regarding a differential fix may be viewed. difinfo RECEPTION QUALITY The bargraph shows the reception quality with a full bar indicating 100% reception DGPS STATION The identification number of the differential station being received...

  • Page 32: Position Page

    Chapter 4: Operation 4.2 Position Page This page gives your primary position information along with speed and course over the ground. pos01 There are no menu options on this page. 4.3 Waypoint Data Page This page gives your primary waypoint information. Use this page for entering, deleting or editing waypoint information and activating a waypoint.
  • Page 33 Waypoint Display Page From the main waypoint page highlight the “DISP?” option and press “ENTER” you will be presented with three options: Data Shows the main waypoint information page CDI01 BDI01 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook Shows the Course Direction Indicator Page Shows the Bearing Direction Indicator Page Active waypoint information...

  • Page 34: Entering A Waypoint

    Chapter 4: Operation Entering, Modifying and Deleting Waypoints From the main Waypoint information page select the menu option “EDIT?” and press the ENTER button. The menu changes to allow three options ENTER?, MODIFY? and DELETE? edit01 Entering a Waypoint Select ENTER? on the menu bar and press the ENTER button. A blank waypoint data page will appear.
  • Page 35 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook The highlighted setting is WPT:, press ENTER to select the waypoint name option. wptname Use the trackpad up and down arrows to select the first letter or number of your waypoint name then use the right arrow to move on to the next digit.
  • Page 36 Chapter 4: Operation Use the down arrow to highlight COMMENT: and press ENTER. comment If desired a 20 digit comment may be added to assist later in identify- ing the waypoint, select letters and numbers as before and press ENTER to complete the waypoint information. wptcompl Check the data entered carefully and, with the VALID? setting highlight on the menu press ENTER to save the information.

  • Page 37: Modifying A Waypoint

    Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook Modifying a Waypoint Select MODIFY? on the menu bar and press the ENTER button. A list of stored waypoints will appear. wptlst01 Use the trackpad down arrow to highlight the required waypoint. Latitude, Longitude and comments will appear for each waypoint as the list is advanced.

  • Page 38: Deleting A Waypoint

    Chapter 4: Operation Deleting a Waypoint Select DELETE? on the menu bar and press the ENTER button. A list of stored waypoints will appear. wptlst01 Use the trackpad down arrow to highlight the required waypoint. Lat/ Lon and comments will appear for each waypoint as the list is advanced.
  • Page 39 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook Activating a Waypoint To start the GPS11 tracking to a waypoint highlight “ACTI?” on the menu bar and press ENTER. actwpt01 You now have the option to select a waypoint from the stored list or to enter a new waypoint.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4: Operation Activating a new Waypoint Highlight NEW? on the menu bar and press the ENTER button. A blank waypoint data page will appear. editwp Follow the procedure on page 31 Entering a Waypoint to complete the form. Check the data entered carefully and, with the VALID? setting highlighted on the menu press ENTER to save the information..

  • Page 41: Route Data Page

    Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook 4.4 Route Data Page This page gives your primary route information. Use this page for entering, deleting or editing route information and activating a stored route. route01 There are three menu options “ACTI?”, “EDIT?” and “DISP?” Highlighting “DISP?”...

  • Page 42: Entering A Route

    Chapter 4: Operation Editing a route Highlight “EDIT?” from the menu bar and press ENTER. Three options are given: “ENTER?”, “MODIFY?” and “DELETE?” Entering a Route Select ENTER? on the menu bar and press the ENTER button. A blank Route data page will appear. edit02 The highlighted setting is RTE:, press ENTER to select the Route number option.
  • Page 43 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook rtewpt01 Use the trackpad to enter the desired waypoint name. As you enter the individual numbers or letters the first matching entry in the waypoint library will be displayed. This allows you to select a waypoint without having to enter the complete name.

  • Page 44: Modifying A Route

    Chapter 4: Operation Modifying a Route Select MODIFY? on the menu bar and press the ENTER button. The Route list page will appear. rtelst Highlight the route to be modified and press ENTER. The route data page will be displayed. modrte Use the trackpad arrows to highlight the waypoint line that requires changing and press ENTER.

  • Page 45: Deleting A Route

    Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook Deleting a Route Select DELETE? on the menu bar and press the ENTER button. The Route list page will appear. rtelst Highlight the route to be deleted and press ENTER. A warning message will be displayed asking for confirmation that the route should be deleted.

  • Page 46: Activating A Route

    Chapter 4: Operation Activating a Route From the main Route Data page highlight “ACTI?” on the menu bar and press ENTER. actrte01 You now have the option to select a waypoint from the stored list or to enter a new waypoint. Activating a Route from the list Highlight “LIST?”...
  • Page 47 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook You will be asked to select the direction in which you wish to follow the selected route. rtedir Select Forward or Reverse and press ENTER. You will now be asked to select your start waypoint. The first waypoint of the stored route will be displayed.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4: Operation Activating a new Route Highlight NEW? on the menu bar and press the ENTER button. A blank route data page will appear. Edit02 Follow the procedure on page 38 Entering a Route to complete the form. Check the data entered carefully and, with the VALID? setting highlight on the menu press ENTER to save the information.
  • Page 49 Advancing through a Route When you reach a waypoint there are two options: 1. The GPS position will enter the arrival circle which is preset at 0.1nm and will display the arrival message. wptadv1 Press ENTER to display the Route Data for the next leg and start tracking to the next waypoint.

  • Page 50: De-Activating A Route

    Chapter 4: Operation After a short pause the arrival message will be displayed. wptadv1 Press ENTER to display the Route Data for the next leg and start tracking to the next waypoint. Note: The manual advance may be used at any stage if you wish to bypass a waypoint and track to an alternative later in the Route.

  • Page 51: Plotter Page

    4.5 Plotter Page The plotter page gives a graphical display of the route history and displays any waypoints that may be in view. plot01 Menu options are ZOOM IN? or ZOOM OUT? Highlight the appropriate instruction and press ENTER to change the plotter scale.

  • Page 52: Chapter 5: Fault Finding & Maintenance

    Reception will be affected by buildings, trees and other objects that restrict the signal from the satellites, it is wise to check with another GPS operator locally to ensure that the satellite system is fully operational...
  • Page 53 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook For accessories and parts Please call 1-800-539-5539, extension 2120 or (603) 647-7530, extension 2120. Our Customer Service Department is available Monday through Friday 8:15 A.M.to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Please have the Apelco part number ready when placing an order. (See the optional Acces- sory List in this manual on page 12.) If you are not sure which item you need for your Apelco unit, please contact our Technical Support Department before placing your order.
  • Page 54 The telephone number for Raytheon Marine Europe is (44) 1705 693611. The Fax number is (44) 1705 694642 Contact via the Internet: Questions may be addressed directly to: techsupap@rmeltd.co.uk Or, you may visit Apelco at the World Wide Web site for Raytheon Electronics: www.raymarine.com.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook 5.3 Maintenance Chemical and abrasive materials must not be used to clean the GPS11 housing; if it is dirty, clean it with a soft, damp cloth. Examine all cables for chafing or damage to the outer shield and, where necessary, replace with genuine Apelco cables and resecure.

  • Page 56: Chapter 6: Specification

    Chapter 6: Specification Chapter 6: Specification Dimensions Size: Weight: LCD Display: Receiver Frequency: Type: Antenna: Maximum Speed: 3 Dimensions: Pos. Rate Update: Automatic Selection of Satellites Automatic Almanac update Autolocalization Accuracy Horizontal Position: with SA code : 100m RMS (2D) Velocity: Acceleration: 51 x 150 x 33 mm...

  • Page 57: Plotter Functions

    Time to First Fix (typical) Reaquisition: Up to 1 hour off: Up to 24 hours off: Worldwide cold start: Power Supply Batteries: External Supply: Battery Life: Temperature Operating: Storage: Data Output: Input: Plotter Functions Plotter Capacity: Plotter time scale: Plotter scales: Display of waypoints and active route plan.

  • Page 58: Main Functions

    Chapter 6: Specification Main Functions Chart Datums: Coordinates: Navigation: Waypoints: Other features: As shown in Appendix A of this manual. latitude, longitude, UTM, OSGB, Swedish Grid Speed and Course over the Ground. 600 waypoints each with 6 alphanumerical character display and automatic classification.
  • Page 59 Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook...

  • Page 60: Appendix A : Chart Datums

    Appendix A : Reference Ellipsoids and Datum Table Appendix A : Chart Datums Code Name WGS 84 Adinan - MEAN FOR Ethiopia, Sudan Adinan - Burkina Faso Adindan - Cameroon Adindan - Etiopia Adindan - Mali Adindan - Senegal Adindan - Sudan Afgooye - Somalia Ain el Abd 1970 - Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970 - Saudi Arabia...
  • Page 61 Astro Beacon E 1945 - Iwo Jima Astro DOS 71/4 - St. Helena Island Astro Tern Island (FRIG) 1961 Tern Island Astranomical Station 1952 Marcus Island Australian Geodetic 1966 Autralia & Tasmania Autralian Geodetic 1984 Autralia & Tasmania Ayabelle Lighthouse - Djibouti Bellevue (IGN) Efate &...
  • Page 62 Appendix A : Reference Ellipsoids and Datum Table DOS 1968 New Georgia Islands (Gizo Islands) Easter Island 1967 - Easter Island European 1950 MEAN FOR Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, West Germany, Gibralter, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland European 1950 MEAN FOR Austria, Denmark, France,...
  • Page 63 Graciosa Base SW 1948 Azores (Faial, Graciosa, Pico, Sao Jorge, Terciera) Guam 1963 - Guam Gunung Segara - Indonesia (Kalimantan) GUX 1 Astro - Guadalcanal Island Herat North - Afganistan Hjorsey 1955 - Iceland Hong Kong 1963 - Hong Kong Hu-Tzu-Shan - Taiwan Indian - Bangladesh Indian - India, Nepal...
  • Page 64 Appendix A : Reference Ellipsoids and Datum Table Minna - Cameroon Minna - Nigeria Montserrat Island Astro 1958 Montserrat (Leeward Islands) M’Poraloko - Gabon Nahrwan - Oman (Masirah Island) Nahrwan - Saudi Arabia Nahrwan - United Arab Emirates Naparima BWI - Trinidad & Tobago North American 1927 MEAN FOR Antigua, Barbados, Barbuda, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic,...
  • Page 65 North America 1927 Canada (New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec) North America 1927 Canada (Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan) North America 1927 - Canada (Yukon) North American 1927 - Canal Zone North American 1927 - Cuba North American 1927 Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) North American 1927 - Mexico North American 1983 Alaska, Canada, CONUS...
  • Page 66 Appendix A : Reference Ellipsoids and Datum Table Ord. Survey G. Britain 1936 - Wales Pico de las Nieves - Canary Islands Pitcairn Astro 1967 - Pitcairn Islands Point 58 MEAN FOR Burkina Faso & Niger Pointe Noire 1948 - Congo Porto Santo 1936 Porto Santo, Madeira Islands Provisonal S.
  • Page 67 Sapper Hill 1943 - East Falkland Islands Schwareck - Namibia Selvagem Grande - Salvage Islands SGS 85 - Soviet Geodetic System 1985 South American 1969 MEAN FOR Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela South American 1969 - Argentina South American 1969 - Bolivia South American 1969 - Brazil...
  • Page 68 Appendix A : Reference Ellipsoids and Datum Table Wake-Eniwetok 1960 - Marchall Islands Wake Island Astro 1952- Wake Atoll WGS 1972 - Global Definition Yacare - Uruguay Zanderij - Suriname WAKEENI WAKEENIWE1960 WAKEATO WAKEASTRO1952 WGS1972 WGS1972 YACARE YACARE ZANDERI ZANDERIJ...
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  • Page 70: Appendix B : Data Output/Input Specifications

    -GLL Geographic Position - Latitude/Longitude -GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data -RMB Recommended Min. Navigation Information -RMC Recommended Min. Specific GPS/TRANSIT Data -VTG Speed and Course -ZTG UTC and Time to Destination Waypoint Sentence information is shown on the following pages.
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  • Page 72 Appendix B : Data Output/Input Specifications...
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  • Page 74 Appendix B : Data Output/Input Specifications...
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  • Page 77 Document Number: 81145-1 Raytheon Marine Company 676 Island Pond Road Manchester, NH 03109-5420 USA TEL (603) 647-7530 FAX (603) 634-4756 http://www.raytheon.com Raytheon Marine Europe Ltd. Anchorage Park, Portsmouth Hampshire, PO3 5TD England TEL +44 (0) 1705 693611 FAX +44 (0) 1705 694642 Printed in France...

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