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Warning: Important Notes
This highly accurate navigation device should not be used as a substitute
for traditional navigation methods. Never depend solely on this device for
navigating. Connecting a GPS or DGPS receiver to a peripheral
navigation
device
(auto-pilot,
video
plotter)
should,
under
no
circumstances, exempt the mariner from demonstrating prudence and
keeping constant watch.
Electronic charts such as the GPS are navigation aids that should, under
no circumstances, be substituted for regulatory navigation methods. Only
official nautical charts and notices to mariners contain all available safety
information.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is managed by the United States
government,
which
is
solely
responsible
for
its
accuracy
and
maintenance. The accuracy of the information provided by this GPS
receiver depends entirely on the quality of the signals it receives. The
accuracy of the calculations may thus be compromised by periodic
adjustments to the GPS satellites made by the United States government
and may change according to the U.S. Department of Defense's policy on
private GPS use. Accuracy may also be compromised by poor satellite
geometry. It is the user's responsibility to verify the number and position of
satellites received. If satellite reception cannot be attained or becomes
insufficient, the GPS receiver will no longer be able to calculate your
position. The company Thales Navigation and its distribution network
deny any liability for consequences resulting from poor signal reception
quality.
Thales Navigation recommends reading this manual before using the
device. This manual simply outlines the use of this device and does not in
any way make recommendations as to navigation techniques that should
be adopted.
Please use only the appropriate Magellan cables, antennas and
accessories; otherwise, you may negatively affect the performance of
your receiver or damage it, and the device will no longer be covered by
the warranty.
Thales Navigation and its distributors shall not be held responsible for any
possible errors that may be contained in this manual, nor for any resulting
damage, even minor, to person or property, related to the supply,
functioning or use of this equipment.
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March 17, 2025

I do not recieve satelites fx324

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Mr. Anderson
March 17, 2025

Your Magellan FX324 MAP may not be receiving satellites due to the following reasons:

1. Poor Satellite Geometry – If the arrangement of satellites is not optimal, accuracy may be reduced, or the device may fail to receive signals.
2. Insufficient Satellite Reception – If the GPS cannot attain or maintain satellite reception, it will not be able to calculate your position.
3. External Interference – Obstacles like buildings, mountains, or dense tree cover may block satellite signals.
4. Improper Antenna Connection – If using the optional flush mounting kit, ensure the GPS is connected to an external antenna.
5. Device or Cable Issues – Using non-Magellan accessories or cables may negatively affect performance.
6. Department of Defense Policy – GPS accuracy may be affected by government regulations.

Check satellite reception quality through the "Satellite" option in the Position menu.

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  • Page 1 Please use only the appropriate Magellan cables, antennas and accessories; otherwise, you may negatively affect the performance of your receiver or damage it, and the device will no longer be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 2 Thales Navigation, is prohibited. © 2002 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. Magellan and MapSend are registered trademarks of Thales Navigation. FX324 MAP and BlueNav are trademarks of Thales Navigation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Main Action Icons and their Functions ___________________________ 12 Unit of Measurement Abbreviations Table _______________________________ 13 Regulating the Screen Contrast and Backlighting ______________________________ 14 The First Time You Use Your FX324 MAP _________________ 16 Choosing the Display Language____________________________________________ 16 Setting the Local Time ___________________________________________________ 17...
  • Page 4 HDR Tab (True Heading Repeater) _____________________________________ 27 Position Menu __________________________________________________________ 28 Viewing the Satellites ________________________________________________ 28 Setting the Local Time _______________________________________________ 29 Choosing the Type of Geographic Coordinates ____________________________ 29 Choosing the Map Datum_____________________________________________ 30 Choosing 2D or 3D Mode _____________________________________________ 31 Reading the Navigation Information ____________________32 Navigation Screen No.
  • Page 5 10. Installing an SD Card and Transferring Files ______________ 76 Installing an SD Card ____________________________________________________ 76 Transferring Files To and From Your SD Card_________________________________ 77 11. Using the Navigation Simulator ________________________ 78 12. Using your FX324 MAP in Slave Mode ___________________ 79...
  • Page 6 Configuring the Serial Output Port______________________________________ 80 Configuring the Serial Input Port _______________________________________ 81 Configuring the DF300 from your FX324 MAP_____________________________ 81 Using the FX324 MAP Receiver with Another Type of DGPS Receiver _______________ 82 14. Installation Recommendations _________________________83 Installing and Connecting the Receiver ______________________________________ 83...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction Your FX324 MAP™ is a GPS receiver with 12 parallel channels and an integrated antenna. It uses signals from the NAVSTAR GPS (Global Positioning System) constellation and signals from WAAS and EGNOS satellite systems when the latter are operational. Designed for boating, the FX324 MAP offers high accuracy, continuous coverage and worldwide availability.

  • Page 8: Introduction To Your Fx324 Map

    2. Introduction to Your FX324 MAP Your FX324 MAP is extremely simple to use. This section will enable you to get to know your device, and we recommend that you read it carefully before using the equipment. Views of the Device...

  • Page 9: General View Of The Device: Back

    General View of the Device: Back Knob Washer Power/Data Cable Extenal Antenna Power On and Off Power On Push the PWR button to turn on your GPS. You will hear a beep and the following screen will appear:...

  • Page 10: Off

    Your position is displayed after a few minutes, the time it takes to make the first calculation. The first time you use your FX324 MAP, you will have to make a certain number of configurations in order for the information to appear in the appropriate format.

  • Page 11: Table Of Buttons And Their Functions

    Hold down the button for 4 to 5 you to set the backlighting and contrast seconds to turn off the device. (FX324 MAP only). Push the button briefly to set the contrast and screen backlighting. Displays the Position screen, which...

  • Page 12: Screen Introduction

    Selecting an Option in a Menu Push the Menu button to access the various menus on your FX324 MAP. Each menu is presented on a tab and the accessible options on each menu are numbered from 1 to 8. Those that can be selected are the ones for which the number background is black (dark blue for the FX324 MAP Color).
  • Page 13 To return to the previous screen, push the Esc button. Selecting an Action The actions that can be selected are displayed in black (red or dark blue for the FX324 MAP Color.) To select an action, highlight its icon or its text using the button and push Enter.

  • Page 14: Interactive Window

    Interactive window Many of the function screen windows display the symbol. This symbol means that the window is not a simple display window, but that it is either: - a window with configurable settings - a data entry window - a selection window, or - a point of access to another screen.
  • Page 15 Example: In the GoTo screen below, the time is displayed instead of the course. The configurable windows can display the following information: Speed Your speed over the ground. Average Speed Your average speed over the ground. Maximum Speed Your maximum speed over the ground. Velocity to Destination The speed with which you are approaching your destination waypoint, also known as VMG...
  • Page 16 Trip Time Length of time traveling since the last time the counter was reset to zero. Arrival Time Estimated time at which the vessel is expected to reach your destination waypoint. Arrival Time to Last Waypoint Estimated time at which the vessel is expected to reach the last waypoint on the active route.
  • Page 17 Example: Push Enter in a Date window. The window is displayed in gray (light blue for the FX324 MAP Color) and the cursor is positioned to allow you to enter a new date. Type the day with the alphanumeric keypad.

  • Page 18: Table Of Main Action Icons And Their Functions

    An action for which the icon is displayed in black can be selected (red for the FX324 MAP Color); an action for which the icon is displayed in gray (light blue for the FX324 MAP Color) cannot be selected. Action Icon...

  • Page 19: Unit Of Measurement Abbreviations Table

    Transfer a file to the SD Card Transfer a file from the SD Card Unit of Measurement Abbreviations Table Your FX324 MAP lets you select the units of measurement you wish to use. These units of measurement are abbreviated as follows: Abbreviation...

  • Page 20: Regulating The Screen Contrast And Backlighting

    Then select the desired level of backlighting with the arrows on button. The far left of the bar represents the lowest level of backlighting and the far right represents the highest level. Note: The optimal display for the FX324 MAP Color is reached after a few minutes.
  • Page 21 Screen Contrast (this option is not available for the FX324 MAP Color) Select the Contrast setting bar with the arrows on the button. Then select the desired level of contrast with the arrows on the button. The far left of the bar represents the highest level of contrast and the far right represents the lowest level.

  • Page 22: The First Time You Use Your Fx324 Map

    3. The First Time You Use Your FX324 When you use your FX324 MAP for the first time, you will have to make a few configuration choices and enter some necessary information so that your GPS displays the information in the appropriate format.

  • Page 23: Setting The Local Time

    Setting the Local Time Your FX324 MAP uses UTC time, which is automatically and constantly updated by the satellites from which it is receiving signals. You need to set the local time if you are in a time zone other than the UTC time zone.

  • Page 24: Unit Of Distance And Speed

    Unit of Distance and Speed In order to change the unit of measurement for distance and speed: Menu NAV Tab 1–Distance Unit The available units of measurement include: KM/KMH Kilometers and kilometers per hour NM/KT Nautical miles and knots MI/MPH Statute miles and statute miles per hour Select a unit from the list and push Enter.

  • Page 25: Choosing The Type Of Geographic Coordinates

    Choosing the Type of Geographic Coordinates You can select the system of coordinates used to display your position. Menu POS Tab 3-Coordinates The available systems of coordinates include: 00º00.000’ Latitude and longitude in thousandths of a minute 00º00.0000’ Latitude and longitude in ten thousandths of a minute 00º00’00.0’’...

  • Page 26: Restoring The Default Configuration

    Restoring the Default Configuration At any time you can restore your FX324 MAP default parameters and settings. To restore your FX324 MAP settings as they were when you used it for the first time. Menu SETUP Tab 7 Default configuration Select Yes and push Enter to accept the warning message and restore the default configuration or select No and push Enter to cancel.

  • Page 27: Reading Your Position

    4. Reading Your Position The two Position screens display all the essential information concerning your current position. Note: If you are using your GPS for the first time, see Using your FX324 MAP for the First Time. Position Screen No. 1 This screen can be displayed at any time by pushing the Pos button once or twice.

  • Page 28: Speed

    Date and Time + Satellite Symbol + WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS Symbol The date and local time are always displayed. The satellite symbol means that your FX324 MAP has calculated your position. Note: You can view the satellites used to calculate your position at any time.

  • Page 29: Tide Tab

    Example: The following screen displays the sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset times for 16 August 2002 at your current position. Selecting Another Date Position EPHE Tab Date Enter Enter the desired date and then push Enter. See Setting the Local Time or a Date. Selecting Another Location Position EPHE Tab...
  • Page 30 Enter Select Internal to choose a port from among the list of 896 worldwide ports in the memory of your FX324 MAP or select MapSend BlueNav Port to choose a port from the loaded chart. See Selecting a value from a list and MapSend BlueNav Charts.
  • Page 31 Graph Function The Graph function allows you to display a graph of water heights for the next 48 hours in the port and at the date that you previously selected. The displayed water heights are the ones above the height of water at Lowest Astronomical Tide.

  • Page 32: Current Tab

    Current Tab This tab displays the time of the maximum current, its speed, its angle (i.e. its direction) and the time of the slack water, for a date and station selected from the loaded chart. symbol indicates the maximum current of the rising tide. symbol indicates the maximum current of the falling tide.

  • Page 33: Hdr Tab (True Heading Repeater)

    HDR Tab (True Heading Repeater) You can connect your FX324 MAP to a true heading sensor such as the 3011 GPS Compass from Thales Navigation. If you have connected your GPS to a compass, the HDR tab will display the following information. The HDR tab is accessed from the second Position screen.

  • Page 34: Position Menu

    Position Menu The Position menu can be displayed directly by pushing Menu from any Position screen or by selecting Menu and then the POS tab. Five options are available. See Navigating through the Screens and Selecting Options. Viewing the Satellites The Satellite option allows you to view the satellites from which your GPS is receiving signals, as well as the accuracy of the calculated position, at any time.

  • Page 35: Setting The Local Time

    Setting the Local Time Your FX324 MAP uses UTC time, which is automatically and constantly updated by the satellites from which it is receiving signals. You need to set the local time if you are in a time zone other than the UTC time zone.

  • Page 36: Choosing The Map Datum

    British G. Position in British Grid Irish G. Position in Irish Grid Swiss G. Position in Swiss Grid German G. Position in German Grid Swedish G. Position in Swedish Grid Finnish G. Position in Finnish grid USER User Format Select a system of coordinates from the list and push Enter. You can also create your own user format: Menu POS Tab...

  • Page 37: Choosing 2D Or 3D Mode

    Hold the 1 button down to enter a + or - sign. Choosing 2D or 3D Mode Your FX324 MAP can calculate your position in two dimensions (latitude and longitude), or in three dimensions (latitude, longitude and altitude). The 2D/3D Mode option lets you select the mode you wish to use.

  • Page 38: Reading The Navigation Information

    5. Reading the Navigation Information The two Navigation screens display all the essential information concerning your navigation: speed and course over the ground, distance traveled, cross track error, etc. Note: If you are using your GPS for the first time, see Using your FX324 MAP for the First Time.

  • Page 39: Odometers 1 And 2

    Date and Time + Satellite Symbol + WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS Symbol The date and local time are always displayed. The satellite symbol means that your FX324 MAP has calculated your position. Note: You can view the satellites used to calculate your position at any time.

  • Page 40: Maximum Speed

    Note: If the screen that is displayed is different after pushing the Nav button, push the Nav button again. Maximum Speed Your maximum speed is displayed in the selected unit of measurement. See Navigation Menu to change the unit of measurement. To reset the maximum speed: Navigation Maximum Speed...

  • Page 41: Average Speed / Trip Time / Distance Traveled

    Resetting the Average Speed also automatically resets the Trip Time and Distance Traveled. Date and Time + Satellite Symbol + WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS Symbol The date and local time are always displayed. The satellite symbol means that your FX324 MAP has calculated your position.

  • Page 42: Navigation Menu

    Note: You can view the satellites used to calculate your position at any time. See Position Menu. The W symbol is displayed when your GPS is functioning in WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS mode. The S symbol is displayed when your GPS is functioning in simulator mode. The D symbol is displayed when your GPS is functioning in differential mode.

  • Page 43: Choosing The Unit Of Cross Track Error (Xte)

    Speed Alarm Note: The icons for active alarms are displayed in black (dark blue for the FX324 MAP Color) on the Navigation Menu. The icons for inactive alarms are displayed in gray (light blue for the FX324 MAP Color). To activate/deactivate and configure the various alarms:...
  • Page 44 Example: On the screen below, the Arrival Alarm is set to sound at 1.5 nautical mile from the arrival waypoint. For each type of alarm (with exception of the Anchor Alarm that is always active), select the On/Off field using the button and push Enter to select a new status from the list.

  • Page 45: Defining Reference North

    The alarm sounds whenever the distance to the *Anchor waypoint becomes greater than the specified value. Cross Track Error (XTE) Alarm The Cross Track Error is the distance between the vessel's current position and the direct line between your starting point and your destination waypoint.

  • Page 46: Moving Toward A Waypoint And Following A Route

    The Action Bar displayed at the bottom of the screen allows you to: Activate / Stop the GoTo function Advancing to the Next Waypoint in a Route Change the display mode Note: An icon can only be selected if it is displayed in black (red for the FX324 MAP Color).
  • Page 47 Activating the GoTo Waypoint or Route Function To activate the GoTo function: GoTo icon Enter Select an option from the list and enter your choice by pushing Enter. icon automatically replaces the icon as soon as the GoTo mode is activated. Note: For first time use, the GoTo function will work only after the unit calculated a position fix.
  • Page 48 The name of the first destination waypoint in the route is displayed at the bottom of the screen. When activating a route, your FX324 MAP assumes that your current position is at or near the position of the first waypoint in the route (i.e. your vessel is at the beginning of the route).
  • Page 49 Port Select this action and push Enter to display the list of ports. Choose a port using the button and push Enter to make this port your destination waypoint. The name of the port is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 50: Choosing The Display Mode: Compass, 3D Road, Radar Or Data

    Select the icon for a type of service using the button and push Enter to display the list of 8 nearest ports that offer that service. Select one port from the list and push Enter to make this port your destination waypoint. Note: The list of ports and services varies according to the chart that is loaded.
  • Page 51 The compass rose turns according to your course and the needle moves according to the bearing to the destination waypoint represented by its icon. To reach your destination waypoint, you must navigate such that the needle remains vertical, pointing to the top of the screen. The Sun or Moon icon indicates the position of the sun or moon in the sky.
  • Page 52 displayed because the distance remaining is less than 1 kilometer. The destination waypoint icon moves toward the bottom of the screen as you approach it. Use the Z+ and Z- buttons to change the zoom scale. There are five possible scales: 0.25: The length of the road represents a maximum of 0.25 kilometer.

  • Page 53: Configurable Windows

    bearing to the destination waypoint. To reach your destination waypoint, you should navigate such that the two coincide. Note: You must always check to make sure there are no obstacles in the direct line between your point of departure and your destination waypoint.

  • Page 54: Goto Screen No. 2

    GoTo Screen No. 2 This screen can be displayed at any time by pushing the GoTo button once or twice. It indicates the distance and the bearing between two waypoints. Example: The screen below displays the distance and the bearing between the waypoint Ryde and the waypoint Bognor Regis.

  • Page 55: Waypoint No. 2

    Waypoint No. 2 Select the upper right window using the button and push Enter to select the second waypoint. Select waypoint no. 2 the same way you selected waypoint no. 1. Note: The two waypoints must not be identical. Distance Displays the distance between the two selected waypoints.
  • Page 56 Menu WPT Tab 1-List Advice: To quickly access a desired waypoint, enter the first letter(s) of its name in the active field. The list is updated with all the waypoint names that begin with that or these letter(s). Select a waypoint from the list and push Enter to view its data. Note: The list of your waypoints can be transferred to or from your SD Card.

  • Page 57: Creating A Waypoint

    Return to the List of Waypoints Select with the button and push Enter to display the list of waypoints again. Activating a Waypoint Select using the button and push Enter to activate the waypoint. See Moving Toward a Waypoint and Following a Route. Modifying a Waypoint Select using the...
  • Page 58 Enter the name of the waypoint By default, the name of the new waypoint is Mark#### (where #### is an automatically assigned, incremented number). To change the name, select the Name window using the button and push Enter. When amending a letter in the default name, all the subsequent letters are automatically cleared.

  • Page 59: Creating A Waypoint Using Its Polar Coordinates

    Entering a Comment Select the Comment window using the and push Enter. Enter a comment related to your waypoint using the alphanumeric keypad and push Enter. Recording Your New Waypoint Once you have entered the information concerning your new waypoint, you must select the icon using the button and push Enter to save it.

  • Page 60: Deleting All Waypoints

    Push Enter to select a reference position. It can be your current position, a waypoint in your list or a port from the currently loaded chart. Push Enter again to enter the distance and the azimuth of the new waypoint with respect to the chosen reference waypoint. Enter the other information (name, icon, comment) just like you would for a normal waypoint and save your waypoint by selecting using the...

  • Page 61: Route And Track Menu

    Route and Track Menu The Route and Track Menu can be displayed by pushing Menu from any screen and selecting the RTE/TRK Tab. Seven options are available. See Navigating through the Screens and Selecting Options. List of Routes The Route List option allows you to view the list of all your routes. You cannot select this option if your list of routes is empty.
  • Page 62 The action bar displayed on the right of the screen allows you to: Invert the Route Activate the Route Modify the Route Delete the Route Invert a Route Select using the button and push Enter to invert the route. Activate a Route Select using the button and push Enter to activate the route.

  • Page 63: Creating A Route

    Creating a Route The Create Route option lets you create a new route from the list of your waypoints. Menu RTE/TRK Tab 2–Create Route The screen shows an empty list. Push Enter to display the list of your waypoints. Select the first waypoint in your route and push Enter. The name of the selected waypoint displays at position 01.

  • Page 64: Deleting All Routes

    Note: As you enter the waypoints, the bearing and the distance between each are displayed. The total length of your route appears at the bottom right of the screen. You must select using and then push Enter to save your new route. The action bar displayed on the right of the screen allows you to: Add a waypoint to the end of the route Insert a waypoint between two waypoints of your route...

  • Page 65: Checking The Used Route Memory

    A confirmation message is displayed. Select Yes and push Enter to delete all of your routes. Select No and push enter to return to the menu without deleting them. If you confirm the deletion of all routes, a message asks you if you wish to delete all the waypoints associated with the routes.
  • Page 66 Select using and push Enter to save the points in the Active track as the track you have selected, from T1 to T5. The points are added to the existing ones, or they replace them when the 1000-point capacity is exceeded.

  • Page 67: Activating The Home Function

    To make the T2 track visible on the Plotter screen, select with push Enter. Activating the Home Function The Home Function option allows you to return to your starting point by following the exact same track, that is, the same route, as you used on your way to your destination.

  • Page 68: Locating Your Position And Course

    7. Locating Your Position and Course The Plotter screens represent your course on the chart, allow you to view your current position, your waypoints, the direct route to the active waypoint, etc. You can load detailed MapSend BlueNav Charts of the zones in which you are navigating at any time.

  • Page 69: Centering The Screen On A Waypoint

    See Chart Menu to select the display options. When you access the Plotter function, your vessel, symbolized by an isosceles triangle, is located at the center of the screen by default. Use the button to move around in the chart. Push the Esc button once more to return to the initial mode with your vessel at the center of the screen.

  • Page 70: Using The Cursor Mode

    Push Z+ (9) to zoom in and change to a smaller scale to view more details. Note: This function is also available when you are not using a full screen display (Plotter screen No. 2). Zoom scale and Automatic Zoom Push the Zoom button (8) to select the zoom scale from the list or activate the Automatic Zoom.

  • Page 71: Deactivating The Chart Display

    (with exception of coordinates) before saving it. Select and push Enter to save the waypoint, which can then be viewed, edited and added to a route like any other waypoint. See Waypoint Menu. Create a Route by Saving a Series of Waypoints Move the cursor to pinpoint on the chart the first waypoint in your route and push Enter.

  • Page 72: Plotter Screen No. 2

    Plotter Screen No. 2 This screen can be displayed at any time by pushing the Plot button once or twice. The main window displays the same chart as in full screen mode and four configurable windows allow you to choose the other information to be displayed.

  • Page 73: Plotter Menu

    Plotter Menu The Plotter menu can be displayed directly by pushing Menu from any Plotter screen or by selecting Menu and then the PLOT Tab. Eight options are available. See Navigating through the Screens and Selecting Options. Choosing the Orientation The Orientation option allows you to choose the orientation of your Plotter screen.

  • Page 74: Displaying The Zoom Scale

    Displaying the Zoom Scale The Zoom option allows you to choose whether or not the zoom scale is displayed. Menu PLOT Tab 3-Zoom Select Yes (visible) or No (invisible) and push Enter. Displaying the Direct Line You can choose whether or not to display the direct line between your starting position and the active waypoint.

  • Page 75: Activating The Over Zoom Mode

    Activating the Over Zoom Mode When this mode is active, the OVERZOOM indication appears when the selected zoom scale makes it impossible to display the chart with a good definition. If the Over zoom mode is not active, only the zoom scales allowed by the loaded chart are available.

  • Page 76: Mapsend Bluenav Charts

    8. MapSend BlueNav Charts Your FX324 MAP is delivered loaded with a chart of the world. Nevertheless, to take full advantage of your GPS, we recommend you load the MapSend BlueNav Charts corresponding to the area in which you are navigating.

  • Page 77: Displaying Colored Depth Contours

    5 meters/16 feet of depth or select None to use the same color for all depths. Note: The depths are displayed in grayscale on the FX324 MAP and in color on the FX324 MAP Color. Displaying Light Sectors You can choose whether or not to display the signal light sectors; that is, whether or not the different lighthouse sectors are visible.

  • Page 78: Selecting The Color Palette

    Selecting the Color Palette You can choose the color palette used for the display. Menu CHART Tab 8-Color Palette Select one of the three palettes and push Enter. Note: This option is only available on the FX324 MAP Color.

  • Page 79: Using The Man Overboard (Mob) And The Mark Functions

    9. Using the Man Overboard (MOB) and the Mark Functions The Man Overboard (MOB) function allows you to instantaneously mark a position in an emergency situation (such as a person falling overboard), and guides you back to that position as quickly as possible. The Mark function allows you to save special waypoints (Marks) or passage points as well as your anchoring position.
  • Page 80 *ANCHOR, which is given an icon that represents a target. This waypoint automatically becomes the active waypoint, and your FX324 MAP displays the GoTo Screen. The Anchor Alarm is automatically activated and the Arrival Alarm is deactivated.

  • Page 81: Activating The Man Overboard Function

    it. Select and push Enter to save the MARK waypoint, which can then be viewed, edited and added to a route like any other waypoint. See Waypoint Menu. Select MOB and push Enter to activate the Man Overboard function. See below. Activating the Man Overboard Function The Man Overboard (MOB) function can be activated at any time by pushing the Mark/MOB button.

  • Page 82: Installing An Sd Card And Transferring Files

    Files Installing an SD Card Your FX324 MAP has an integrated SD Card reader. To install or change the SD Card in your FX324 MAP, you must: - open the door on the right side of the device by carefully pulling open the lid.

  • Page 83: Transferring Files To And From Your Sd Card

    FX324 MAP to your SD Card. Select using and push Enter to display the list of files that can be transferred from your SD Card to your FX324 MAP. Select the desired file and push Enter. The file is transferred. Select using and push Enter to display the list of files that can be deleted.

  • Page 84: 11. Using The Navigation Simulator

    11. Using the Navigation Simulator The navigation simulator is for training purposes. It simulates the position and the movement of your vessel and, as a result, of your GPS. All the navigation functions can be used as they would be if you were really moving.

  • Page 85: 12. Using Your Fx324 Map In Slave Mode

    12. Using your FX324 MAP in Slave Mode Slave Mode allows you to use your FX324 MAP as a repeater when its NMEA input is connected to the NMEA output of another device (GPS, PC, Navigation System, etc.). When the slave mode is active, the FX324 MAP uses the waypoints received through its NMEA input to automatically activate its GoTo function while continuing to calculate its position using its antenna.

  • Page 86: 13. Using Your Fx324 Map In Dgps Mode

    The DF300 is a differential correction receiver from the MLR range, designed to be completely controlled from your FX324 MAP. Connecting the DF300 Receiver Your FX324 MAP has a digital input to which you can connect an external differential receiver. You should follow the following connection table: Description...

  • Page 87: Configuring The Serial Input Port

    Enter Configuring the DF300 from your FX324 MAP In order to configure the DF300 from your FX324 MAP, the serial output port must be in NMEA 183 1.5 or NMEA 183 2.0 or NMEA 183 2.3 format and the PML3 and MSK sentences must be selected for this format.

  • Page 88: Using The Fx324 Map Receiver With Another Type Of Dgps Receiver

    The list of corrected satellites. Station The identification number of the DGPS station. Note: When the FX324 MAP functions in differential mode, the letter D is displayed in the status bar of the Position and Navigation screens. Using the FX324 MAP Receiver with Another...

  • Page 89: 14. Installation Recommendations

    14. Installation Recommendations Installing and Connecting the Receiver Installation Your FX324 MAP comes with a bracket that lets you easily attach it to a table, a bulkhead or under a shelf. It can also be built into a bulkhead or a table.
  • Page 90 Note: Dimensions are given in millimeters. Put the receiver into position. Screw the four screws into the device, placing a washer and a nut between the bulkhead and the head of each screw. When the screws have been screwed in all the way, turn the nut against the bulkhead to firmly attach the device.

  • Page 91: Connection

    Yellow Power The Fx324 MAP functions using DC supply of between 10V and 36V. It is protected against current reversal and has a safety fuse. The blue wire must be connected to the - on the onboard power supply and the red wire to the +.

  • Page 92: Installing An External Antenna

    (COM1, COM2, COM3, etc.) available on the PC. NMEA Connection Connect the RS422 Reference (orange wire) and the RS422 Output (yellow wire) of the FX324 MAP to the NMEA input on the device to be interfaced (autopilot, route tracker, radar, sounding machine, etc.). Installing an External Antenna Your FX324 MAP was designed specifically for use on open hull vessels.

  • Page 93: 15. Appendices

    15. Appendices Glossary of main terms used Start Point Destination Waypoint Current Position of the Vessel Course Bearing Course Correction A-B = Direct Line to the Destination Waypoint C-B = Distance to the Destination Waypoint C-D = Cross Track Error (XTE) C-E = Speed C-F = Velocity to Destination (approach speed to the destination waypoint)
  • Page 94 Speed Speed over the ground. C-E Vector. Average Speed Average speed calculated based on the speed over the ground. Maximum Speed Maximum speed over the ground. Velocity to Destination The speed with which you are approaching your destination waypoint, also known as VMG (Velocity Made Good).
  • Page 95 Distance to Waypoint Distance to travel to reach the destination waypoint. C-B Segment. Distance to Last Waypoint Distance to travel to reach the last waypoint on the active route. Distance Traveled Distance the vessel has already traveled. Cross Track Error (XTE) Acronym for Cross (X) Track Error.

  • Page 96: Automatic Switch To The Next Waypoint In A Route

    Automatic Switch to the Next Waypoint in a Route B’’ B’ A route is made up of a minimum of three points. The start point A, the first destination waypoint B and the second destination waypoint C. When following a route from A to B then C, C automatically becomes the active waypoint when B is reached or passed.

  • Page 97: Version And Serial Number

    Arrival Alarm The change of active waypoint also occurs when the distance remaining between the vessel and the destination waypoint is less than the distance set for the arrival alarm. Example: If the arrival alarm is set to 1 nautical mile, C becomes the new destination waypoint as soon as the vessel enters the circle of 1 nautical mile radius around point B.

  • Page 98: Nmea 183

    NMEA 183 format is a series of several blocks made up of ASCII characters. When the GPS does not calculate the data (no reception), the blocks are nil (empty). Three versions of the NMEA 183 standard are available on the FX324 MAP: Version 1.5, Version 2.0 and Version 2.3.
  • Page 99 Version 2.0: C- -C: Waypoint identification in 6 letters *hh: Sentence checksum Version 2.3: C- -C: Waypoint identification in 6 letters a: Indication of the functioning mode of the DGPS A= Autonomous B= Differential C= Simulator D= Non valid data *hh: Sentence checksum BWC: Fixed point and azimuth distance Version 1.5...
  • Page 100 GGA: Global Positioning System Fix Data Version 1.5 $GPGGA, 063901, 4710.78,N, 00115.60,W, Y, 08, 02.7, 0144,M, 0049,M Version 2.0 $GPGGA, 063901, 4710.78,N, 00115.60,W, Y, 08, 02.7, 0144,M, 0049,M, X.X, ZZZZ *47 Version 2.3 $GPGGA, 063901, 4710.78,N, 00115.60,W, Y, 08, 02.7, 0144,M, 0049,M, X.X, ZZZZ *47 Version 1.5: Y: GPS quality indicator:...
  • Page 101 0049,M: Difference between the WGS84 ellipsoid and the average sea level GGAM in thousandths of a minute: Form: identical Variables used: Identical except the latitude and the longitude in thousandths of a minute GGAD in ten thousandths of a minute: Form: identical Variables used: Identical except the latitude and longitude in ten thousandths of a minute...
  • Page 102 Version 2.0 and Version 2.3 $GPGSA, a, X, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, X.X, X.X, X.X a: M = manual, with action to function in 2D or 3D A = automatic 2D/3D mode X: 1 = invalid fix, 2 - 2D mode, 3 = 3D mode XX (12 times): Satellite numbers, nil for the unused fields X.X: Perpendicular position data (PDOP)
  • Page 103 Version 2.0 and 2.3: *hh: Sentence checksum RMB: Minimal information for navigation Version 1.5 and 2.0 $GPRMB, A/V, 0.00,R, W- -W, C- -C, 4710.699,N, 00117.697,W, 001.3, 269.0, 000.0, A/V *hh Version 2.3 $GPRMB, A/V, 0.00,R, W- -W, C- -C, 4710.699,N, 00117.697,W, 001.3, 269.0, 000.0, A/V, a *hh A/V: Valid data = A, invalid = V 0.00,R: Cross track error (XTE) limited to 9.99 NM...
  • Page 104 Version 2.3 $GPRMC, 070206, A/V, 4710.756,N, 00115.580,W, 000.0, 134, 080498, 000,W,a 070206: UTC time A/V: Valid fix = A, invalid = V 4710.756,N, 00115.580,W: Latitude and longitude, thousandths of a minute 000.0: Speed over the ground in knots 134: True course over the ground in degrees 080498: date 000,W: Compass correction *hh: Sentence checksum...
  • Page 105 XTE: Cross track error Version 1.5 $GPXTE, A/V, A/V, 0.00,L,N Version 2.0 $GPXTE, A/V, A/V, 0.00,L,N *hh Version 2.3 $GPXTE, A/V, A/V, 0.00,L,N,a *hh A/V: Valid fix = A; invalid = V A/V: Valid fix = A; invalid = V 0.00,L,N: Cross track error in NM with R/L direction: L = port, R = starboard Version 2.0: *hh: Sentence checksum...
  • Page 106 HHmm00: Time remaining to destination waypoint, HH from 00 to 99, mm from 00 to 59. Version 1.5: C- -C: Waypoint identification in 4 letters Version 2.0 and Version 2.3: C- -C: Waypoint identification in 6 letters *hh: Sentence checksum PML2: Programming of the differential receiver $PML2, XXX.X, 0, Z XXX.X: DGPS frequency in kHz...

  • Page 107: Digital Output And Input Of Waypoints, Routes And Tracks

    *hh: Sentence checksum When the GPS does not calculate the position, the sentence is as follows: $PML5,V*hh PML7: Alarm status $PML7,ALARM,aa,bb,cd,ef,gh,ij,kl,m,n,op,qr*hh [CR][LF] aa: Maximum number of alarms operating. The number of fields in the $PML7 sentence follows from this number. bb = number of active alarms cd = "GPS position not calculated"...
  • Page 108 If a route is sent to a unit without a route number the first free slot will be used. For those Magellan Units that accept a message attached to the route, a lower case “m” is used to indicate that this is a message.
  • Page 109 $PMGNRTE,2,2,m,1,FOO,THIS IS A ROUTE MESSAGE*1F Tracks To export the tracks from your unit: SETUP 3-Serial Output Tracks Enter Or send the following commands to your unit: To export Tracks without Date information: $PMGNCMD,TRAK*hh To export Tracks with Date information: $PMGNCMD,TRAK,2*hh The tracks are exported in the following message: $PMGNTRK,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,a,xxxxx,a,hhmmss.ss,A,c----c,ddmmyy*hh This message is used to transmit track information from and to your GPS unit.

  • Page 110: Fx324 Map And Fx324 Map Color Technical Specifications

    16. FX324 MAP and FX324 MAP Color Technical Specifications Main Functions - POS, NAV, GOTO, and PLOT screens with Direct Access - Configurable navigation information windows Direct Access to the Man Overboard (MOB) function - Direct Access to the Mark function - Latitude, longitude with definition of up to 1/10,000 of a minute (18 cm).

  • Page 111: Card Reader Function

    - Time remaining to the destination waypoint and to the end of the route - Estimated arrival time to the destination waypoint and to the end of the route - Cross Track Error - Nearest waypoint function, ports and services - 3 graphic representations of the GOTO function: 3D Road, Compass and Radar - DATA mode for the GOTO function, configurable windows with...

  • Page 112: General Characteristics

    - Cold startup: 2 minutes - Hot startup: 45 seconds - FX324 MAP screen: 4 grays FSTN screen with backlight, 104 x 79.3 mm - FX324 MAP Color screen: 16 colors TFT screen with backlight, 380 candella/m² brightness, 108.9 x 79.4 mm - Screen resolution: 320 x 240 pixels (1/4 VGA).
  • Page 113 - Please note that FX324 MAP and FX324 MAP Color screens contain small quantities of mercury. - The FX324 MAP and FX324 MAP Color meet the requirements of the European Council directives: R&TTE 1999/5/CE, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and also meet the requirements of the following standards: CEI 950 / EN...

  • Page 114: 17. Warranty

    17. Warranty THALES NAVIGATION MAGELLAN PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY Europe, Middle East, Africa All Thales Navigation global positioning system (GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are not intended to replace other methods of navigation. Purchaser is advised to perform careful position charting and use good judgment.
  • Page 115 2. PURCHASER’S REMEDY PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT THALES NAVIGATION’S OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PART OF THE RECEIVER OR ACCESSORIES WHICH ARE COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. REPAIRS UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL ONLY BE MADE AT AN AUTHORIZED THALES...
  • Page 116 5. EXCLUSIONS The following are excluded from the warranty coverage: (1) periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear; (2) batteries; (3) finishes; (4) installations or defects resulting from installation; (5) any damage caused by (i) shipping, misuse, abuse, negligence, tampering, or improper use;...
  • Page 117 LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DELAY OR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OFTHALES NAVIGATION OR NEGLIGENT USAGE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL THALES NAVIGATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES, EVEN IF THALES NAVIGATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 118 For further information concerning this limited warranty, please call or write: Thales Navigation SA – ZAC La Fleuriaye – BP 433 – 44474 Carquefou Cedex – France. Phone: +33 (0)2 28 09 38 00, Fax: +33 (0)2 28 09 39 39...

  • Page 119: North America

    North America All Thales Navigation global positioning system (GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are not intended to replace other methods of navigation. Purchaser is advised to perform careful position charting and use good judgment. READ THE USER GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 120 AUTHORIZED THALES NAVIGATION SERVICE CENTER. REPAIRS BY A SERVICE CENTER NOT AUTHORIZED BY THALES NAVIGATION WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY. 3. PURCHASER’S DUTIES To obtain service the purchaser must obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from Thales Navigation prior to shipping by calling 800-707-7845, sending...
  • Page 121 (1) periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear; (2) batteries; (3) finishes; (4) installations or defects resulting from installation; (5) any damage caused by (i) shipping, misuse, abuse, negligence, tampering, or improper use; (ii) disasters such as fire, flood, wind, and lightning;...
  • Page 122 THOUGH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OFTHALES NAVIGATION OR NEGLIGENT USAGE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL THALES NAVIGATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES, EVEN IF THALES NAVIGATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some national, state, or local laws do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

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