Avmap GeoPilot II Instrukcja Użytkownika

USER MANUAL

1014 the systeM set-up Menu 14.1 GENERAL SET-UP 6614.1.1 Beeper 6614.1.2 Scale Format 6614.1.3 Language 6714.1.4 Military Frequency 6714.1.

1115.2 DIMENSIONS 7515.3 TROUBLESHOOTING 7615.3.1 Power 7615.3.2 GPS Fix 7615.3.3 When Nothing Else Works 7615.3.4 Customer Support 7715.4

121 INTRODUCTION If you have not used a GPS Charting System before and intend to use your Geopilot II for navigating, we suggest t

13Cartographic Functions• Worldwide Background• Built-in Continental Cartography• Coordinates System (DDD MM SS, DDD MM.mm, DDD MM.mmm, UTM, OSGB, MGR

14Download)Interface• Serial I/O portPhysical CharacteristicsSize• Ultra-sleek 100x139.7 x 35.4 cm Weight• Under 1lib (390 g) LCD display• Color 5” LC

151.3 FLYING STARTThese pages provide a very brief overview of several of the Geopilot II’s important features, the Main Menu, the Moving Map, GoTo f

16pan 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

17PREDICTOR” + ‘ENT’1.3.6 GoToGoTo sets a 1-leg course from the present position to any location or selected Waypoint. To activate a GoTo Flight Plan

182 THE BASICS This chapter provides general information about the functions of the keys and entering data.2.1 THE KEYBOARDThe GeoPilot2 has 7 keys,

19‘Esc’ 3 sec. on the moving map changes the position of the fix icon: one configuration displays the fix icon on the 20% central area of the Moving

20Choose the language you want and press ‘ENT’ again to confirm.2.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS2.5.1 Down Or Up-load Flight Plans & TracksThe Geopilot

212.7 DATA ENTRYInformation is keyed into the Geopilot II when editing a Waypoint, entering a Flight Plan, using the calculator and searching the Dat

223 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 dis

23To 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 n

24area(s) of airspace queried is highlighted.>‘ENT’ + “AIRSPACE INFO” + ‘ENT’Like Automatic Info the window is opened in the top or bottom part of

25This line will remain on the screen until it is deactivated. To deactivate:>‘ENT’ + “A-B FUNCTION” + ‘ENT’3.4.5 Waypoint HandlingAssociate Waypo

26>‘ENT’ + “INSERT FP LEG” + ‘ENT’This will place another leg onto the end of the current viewed Flight Plan.Remove Waypoint (present only if there

273.5.2 Auto Position ModeTo set Auto Zoom or Auto Home mode:> ‘MENU’ + “AUTO POSITION MODE” + ‘ENTER’The following options are available:OFF - Th

283.5.4 Setup Data FieldsYou can select the item to be displayed in each of the fields of the Data Window. The following figure displays the options

29North-up - will rotate the map automatically to keep North pointing toward the top of the display.During North - up mode the Screen Amplifier is act

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303.5.10 Vfr, Airspace, Land, Marine And Other SettingsThe following menus enable/disable the display of categories of data.> ‘MENU’ + “VFR/AIRSPAC

31connect.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 agai

32Tracks & Routes: ON/OFF. The default setting is On.3.5.10.5 Other SettingsUser Points: OFF/ICON/ICON LABEL. The default setting is Icon/Label.Ob

33of the menus and return to the Moving Map. Hold 1 sec the MENU key from the Moving Map in order to enter the Map Presentation Menu.3.6.1 Generic G

34A - Lowland is the terrain under 3,000 feet of elevationB - Highland is the terrain over 3,000 feet of elevationIn the Lowland case, the TAWS colors

35Scroll 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 t

364 NAVIGATION & LOCATION The Navigation and Location screen displays a full page of navigation information with location coordinates. To access

37Fig. 4.1 - Flight PlanThe Location information displayed on the Nav/Location screen includes the destination waypoint, Bearing (BRG), Track (TRK), E

385 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 Situa

39Par. 8.2.2.5.2.2 Setup DatafieldsThe HSI Data Window can be customized by the user to display navigational data required for his flight; similar to

4WARRANTYAvMap warrants their GPS receiver and accessories to be free of defects in material and work-manship for a period of two years from the date

406 FLIGHT PLAN > ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENT’The Flight Plan mode allows you to create a Flight Plan with User Points, Temporary Waypoint

41The 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

42Note The current leg of the Active Flight Plan is displayed DASHED. There is the possibility to navigate DIRECT to any FP WP (departure point includ

436.7.2 GoTo - Moving Map ModeTo activate a GoTo Flight Plan from the Moving Map, press ‘GOTO’. A “GoTo” Menu box will appear on the screen.

44Enroute (ETE). Using the cursor key select the desired object and press ‘GOTO’ to activate a Route to this item.To obtain additional details regardi

457 THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of satellites that orbit the earth twice a day, transmitting

46• Cold Start (avg): < 45 sec.• Warm Start (avg): < 40 sec.• Hot Start (avg): 8 sec.7.3 HOW GPS WORKSEach GPS satellite continuously

47be successful.7.3.4 Monitoring & Controlling The GPSThe Global Positioning System is monitored and controlled by the U.S. Air Force, which is r

488 WAYPOINT & DATABASE The Geopilot II uses three types of Waypoints:Jeppesen Waypoints are contained in the Compact Flash and include Airport,

49To edit Name field (up to 8 characters): press left/right cursor key to select the character to be changed and then up/down cursor k

5Warning!!!A measure of knowledge by the user is required for proper and safe use of the chart plotter. Read the User Manual and the Warranty complete

50To access the main Database menu from the Moving Map:> ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “DATABASE” + ‘ENT’Options are: Airports, VOR, NDB, Intersections, POI Objec

51Using 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

529 APPROACH DATA PROCEDURES WARNING!!! The Geopilot II is not certified for use as the only navigation device during Instrument Flight Rules as esta

53> ‘MENU’ + ‘MENU’ + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENT’ + ‘MENU’ + “CHANGE APPROACH” - select the approach + ‘ENT’.This will substitude the previous approach i

5410 CALCULATOR The Calculator functions assist the user in preflight and in-flight calculations for Vertical Navigation, Wind and Fuel consumption.

55This will begin the timer. To turn Off the timer, press ‘ENT’ from this menu. A warning box will appear on screen to confirm your action. Press ‘ENT

56> ‘MENU’ 1 sec.+ “CALCULATOR” + ‘ENT’ + “VERTICAL NAVIGATION” + ‘ENT’User data is entered in the fields at the bottom half of the sc

57Vertical Navigation can be activated (On) only if a Flight Plan is active (destination present).Destination point for Vertical Navigation is t

5810.6 FUEL CONSUMPTIONThe Geopilot II computes Fuel Consumption for each leg of the active Flight Plan or the fuel used in flight, based on entries m

59Fig. 10.6a - Sample Calculation

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6011 THE CHECKLISTS The Geopilot II provides a checklist of standard procedures for Engine Start, Ground Check, Pre-Take-off, Cruise in

61checked 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-O

6212 SIMULATOR The built-in Simulator function allows you to become proficient in the use of the Geopilot II before ever taking it int

63All functions of the Geopilot II will work as in normal flight except for Altitude related functions.Nota As stated earlier, in the Simulation

6413 THE COMMUNICATION MENU The Communications Menu contains options that control the GPS data input:>‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “COMMUNICATIONS” + ‘ENT’Fig.

6513.3 TRACK DOWNLOADThe Download Track function allows the unit to send Track data from the serial port using the C-MAP Proprietary NMEA0183 $PCMPT s

6614 THE SYSTEM SET-UP MENU The System Setup Menu allows the user to change how the Geopilot II displays information. System Setup options are arrang

67WIDTH - the width of the screen is displayed.Use the cursor key to select and ‘ENT’ to accept. The default setting is Bar.14.1.3 LanguageSelects the

68CORRECTION SOURCE” + ‘ENT’Options are: NONE, WAAS, RTCM 1200, RTCM 2400, RTCM 4800, RTCM 9600, RTCM 19200, RTCM 38400. The default setting is NONE.

69> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “ALARM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “ARRIVAL ALARM RADIUS” + ‘ENT’After pressing ‘ENT’ a box will appear with 00.0

7TABLE OF CONTENTS1 IntroductIon 1.1 FEATURES 121.1.1 Specifications 121.2 BASIC 141.3 FLYING START 151.3.1 The Moving Map 151.3.2 The Mai

70with the alarm. To select the categories:> ‘MENU’ 1 sec ‘MENU; + “ALARM SETUP”Use the cursor key to select each category of airspace and turn ON/

71(Track). After many thousand of points intervals the oldest is deleted with each new position fix point. The following options assist in getting the

72Altitude measurements can be displayed in Feet (FT), Meters (MT) or Flight Levels (FL). The default setting is Feet. It is possible for the altitude

73“COORDINATE SYSTEM” + ‘ENT+ ’Sets the display of the Latitude/Longitude coordinates system among:DDD MM SS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds)DDD MM.mm (D

7414.7.1 Data Window ColorsThis setting controls the background color of the data window display.> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “COLORS

7515 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS The Geopilot II must be connected to a 10–35 V DC power source and the antenna requires a clear view of the sky in order

7615.3 TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following is a brief guide to some of the problems you may experience while using the Geopilot II with common solutions.15.3

77Simply disconnecting the Geopilot II from power for a moment may solve your problem as well. If this does not help, try resetting the Geopilot II to

7815.4.1 RAM MenuMake sure the Geopilot II is turned Off. While pressing and holding any other key, turn the Geopilot II On. A new menu will appear on

79APPENDIX A - TERMS This section explains the terms that you may find unfamiliar.ACQUISITION - Occurs when the Geopilot II locates a signal and colle

83.5.7 Map Presentation Settings 293.5.8 Automatic Information 293.5.9 Rangerings 293.5.10 Vfr, Airspace, Land, Marine And Other Settings 303.

80DATA WINDOW - Data Window is an information panel representing customized data fields. The layout of these fields depends on the screen mode.DATABAS

81LAT - LATITUDE - The distance north or south of the equator, measured in an arc with the equator being 0° and the poles being 90°.LON - LONGITUDE

82TCA - TERMINAL CONTROL AREA - Class B airspace.TPA - TRAFFIC PATTERN ALTITUDE - The Altitude required when entering the traffic pattern.TRACK - The

83found in the legend. If the datum is not WGS84 means that position coordinates determined with the Geopilot II may not appear to agree with coordina

84Fig. C - ICAO Codes for areas included in the databaseFig. Ca - ICAO Codes for sub-continental areas

85ICAOCODE NAME A1 Antarctica (Aus/NZ)BG GreenlandBI IcelandCF Miquelon Island/St Pierre Island (Canada)CY CanadaDA AlgeriaDB BeninDF Bu

86ICAOCODE NAME GB GambiaGC Canary IslandsGE MelillaGF Sierra LeoneGG Guinea-BissauGL Liberia/RobertsGM Dakhla and Laayoune/MoroccoGO

87ICAOCODE NAME MB Caicos Islands/Turks IslandsMD Dominican RepublicMG GuatemalaMH HondurasMK JamaicaMM MexicoMN NicaraguaMP PanamaMR

88ICAOCODE NAME RK KoreaRO JapanRP PhilippinesSA ArgentinaSB BrazilSC Chile/Easter IslandSE EcuadorSF Falkland IslandSG ParaguaySK

89ICAOCODE NAME VD KampucheaVE IndiaVG BangladeshVH Hong KongVI IndiaVL LaosVM MacauVN NepalVO IndiaVQ BhutanVR MaldivesVT Th

97.3.5 GPS Information Sources 478 WaypoInt & dataBase 8.1 USER WAYPOINTS – MOVING MAP 488.1.1 Creating User Waypoints – Moving Map 488.1.2

90Jeppesen Database that includes information about airports, VOR, NDB, Intersections and airspace.SUB-CONTINENTALThese Compact Flashs co

91For information about the NMEA format specifications:NMEA National OfficeP.O. Box 3435New Bern, NC 28564-3435 (U.S.A.)Telephone: (252) 638-2626 - Fa

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