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Stnr Pilnt Error Messages
& Troublpslnoting Tips
The lower right side of the Position Screen displays either 2D. 3D or
OLD. 2D or 3D means your position flxes are current. If you see
OLD, the Star Pilot is informing you that it is not receiving new
position fixes. Press the MENU softkey. and then push Key #5 to
bring up the STATUS Screen.
GPS Health Messages
No Response - This means the Star Pilot does not have contact w'ith
the Antenna/Receiver. This message will normalll, appear fbr a short
time upon first turning the unit on. lf this message does not change,
inspect the cable connections at the Antenna module and at the back
of the Star Pilot display unit to ensure thev are clean. dry and there
are no bent pins.
No GPS TM (Time) - This means the Star Pilot is receiving signals
but has not locked on to a satellite. It is still searching and computing.
If this message does not change afier a minute or two, make sure
there are no obstructions to the antenna's view of the sky.
I SAT - The Star Pilot has located one satellite.
2 SAT - The Star Pilot has located two satellites.
GOOD - The Star Pilot has found a third satellite and can now
calculate a current Latll-on position. If the Star Pilot locates a fburth
satellite it will be operable in 3D Mode and can calculate altitude as
well.
PDOP - 12 or higher means that even with the minimal three
satellites in view, the quality of the signals frorn them is not enough
to provide accurate fixes.
Error Codes
FF - This means the Star Pilot has lost contact with the Antenna/
Receiver. If cable connections are solid and clean between the
Antenna and Star Pilot, try turning the unit off and back on to reset
it. If the "FF" does not change within a few moments, there is a
problem in either the Antenna/Receiver Module, the cable or
connectors, or the Display/Control Unit, and the complete Star Pilot
system should be returned to the Interphase Factory Service
Center.
00 - This means the Star Pilot's systems are error free.
Any other Error Code means there is a problem with the Antenna/
Receiver. Try tuming the Star Pilot off, then on again. If the Error
Codes persist contact the Interphase Technical Support (iroup
(40$ 427-4444 for advice.
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