USER MANUAL
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WARRANTY AvMap warrants their GPS receiver and accessories to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase. 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.
Warning!!! 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 completely. Use Good Judgement This product is an excellent navigation aid, but it does not replace the need for careful pilotage and good judgement. Never rely solely on one means of naviga-tion. Use Care to Avoid Inaccuracies The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 FEATURES 12 1.2 1.3 BASIC FLYING START 14 15 1.1.1 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5 1.3.6 1.3.7 2 Specifications The Moving Map The Main Menu Moving Map Functions Moving Map Icons Course Predictor GoTo Database The Basics 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 2.1 2.2 THE KEYBOARD TURNING THE Geopilot II Plus ON/OFF 18 19 2.3 2.4 2.5 CHANGING BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST SELECTING THE LANGUAGE EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 19 19 20 2.6 2.7 SYSTEM SETUP OPTIONS DATA ENTRY 22 22 2.2.
3.5.5 Default Datafields 3.5.6 Map Orientation 3.5.7 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” 3.5.11.2 Terrain “OFF” 3.6 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 3.6.
7.3.3 7.3.4 7.3.5 8 Differential GPS Monitoring & Controlling The GPS GPS Information Sources Waypoint & Database 8.1 USER WAYPOINTS – MOVING MAP 49 8.2 USER WAYPOINTS – DATABASE METHODS 50 8.3 DATABASE 50 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 8.1.4 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2.
13.4 VIDEO MODE 14 The System Set-up Menu 66 14.1 GENERAL SET-UP 67 14.2 FIX SET-UP 68 14.3 ALARM SET-UP 69 14.4 TRACK SET-UP 71 14.5 UNITS SET-UP 72 14.6 DATE & TIME SET-UP 74 14.1.1 14.1.2 14.1.3 14.1.4 14.1.5 14.1.6 14.1.7 Beeper Scale Format Language Military Frequency Terrain Legend Data Window Color Menu Color 14.2.1 14.2.2 14.2.3 14.2.4 14.2.5 14.2.
15 Operating Requirements 15.1 BATTERY 76 15.2 15.3 DIMENSIONS 77 TROUBLESHOOTING 77 15.4 SYSTEM TEST 79 15.1.1 Battery Functioning 76 15.3.1 15.3.2 15.3.3 15.3.4 Power 77 GPS Fix 77 When Nothing Else Works 78 Customer Support 78 15.4.1 RAM Menu 79 15.4.2 C-CARD Menu 79 15.4.3 Serial Ports 79 Appendix A - Terms Appendix B - MAP DATUM Appendix C - ICAO codes Appendix D - C-MAP Av.
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’. Menu operations are in bold characters listed by keys sequence with the menu names enclosed between quotes, for example ‘MENU’ 1 sec.
• 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.
• Simulation mode (Speed, Heading) • Checklists (Engine Start, Ground Check, Pre Take-Off, Landing) • Communications (Waypoints Upload/Download, Flight Plan Upload/Download, Track Upload/ Download) Interface • Serial I/O port Physical Characteristics Size • Ultra-sleek 100x139.7 x 35.
1.3 FLYING START These pages provide a very brief overview of several of the Geopilot II Plus’s important features, the Main Menu, the Moving Map, GoTo flights and locating a Waypoint in the Database. It does not replace the User Manual, which should be read to get the fullest possible use from your Geopilot II Plus. Note The Geopilot II Plus is an aid to navigation. It does not replace paper charts and good judgement. 1.3.
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. The screen will automatically zoom in as you get closer. To shut off this function, simply select OFF.
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. To activate the current cursor position, highlight “CURSOR” and press ‘ENT’. To activate a GoTo Flight Plan to a specific Database item, select the category and press ‘ENT’.
2 The Basics This chapter provides general information about the functions of the keys and entering data. 2.1 THE KEYBOARD The Geopilot II Plus has 7 keys, which access and control features. Some keys perform different tasks based on the operation mode. A quick key guide is displayed at the bottom of many menus for easy reference. Below we indicate the keys in capital letters enclosed between single inverted commas, for example ‘MENU’.
‘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 Map and the other on the exact center of the screen. The Menu key ‘MENU’: selects the Moving Map Menu. ‘MENU’: press & hold for 1 seconds: opens the Map Presentation Menu The menu enables the user to select between generic representation mode, three TAWS modes (auto, low sep and high sep) and two Weather modes (North America only). 2.
> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “GENERAL SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “LANGUAGE” + ‘ENT’ Choose the language you want and press ‘ENT’ again to confirm. 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” + ‘ENTER’ Choose Internal GPS and press ‘ENTER’ to confirm.
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). This requires an optional data cable that can be purchased from your avionics dealer or AvMap/Navigation for a proper connection to the device (see following figures). Fig. 2.5.3a - directional Communicatons 2.5.3.
‘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. 2.7 DATA ENTRY Information is keyed into the Geopilot II Plus when editing a Waypoint, entering a Flight Plan, using the calculator and searching the Database.
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; these fields can be customized. From the Moving Map screen you can obtain Automatic Info and Full Info for Database objects.
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. Instead if you press ‘+’ or ‘-’ enables the cursor under the current fix position and zooms on the map. 3.
area(s) of airspace queried is highlighted. >‘ENT’ + “AIRSPACE INFO” + ‘ENT’ Like Automatic Info the window is opened in the top or bottom part of the screen. One window displays all airspace objects. Displayed information is the following: Name of air-space; type of airspace; altitude range; tower frequency for airport traffic areas or main airport frequency for Class B and Class C areas. Single airspaces under the cursor can be highlighted.
>Place the cursor at second position “B” + ‘ENT’ + “A-B FUNCTION” + ‘ENT’ This line will remain on the screen until it is deactivated. To deactivate: >‘ENT’ + “A-B FUNCTION” + ‘ENT’ 3.4.5 Waypoint Handling Associate Waypoint with User Waypoint Alarm: When editing the waypoint, select the icon for the waypoint. Any Waypoint with this icon will activate a user Waypoint Arrival Alarm if this feature is turned on in the System Setup - Alarm Setup Menu. The Geopilot II Plus provides storage for 1000 Waypoints.
Add Waypoint To add a Waypoint (leg) to the viewed (current) Flight Plan place the cursor over the position. >‘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 is a Waypoint under the cursor position) >Place the cursor over existing Waypoint + ‘ENT’ + “REMOVE WAYPOINT” + ‘ENT’ If the Waypoint was within the Flight Plan, the revised leg will be drawn on the screen.
Select an EMPTY Flight Plan if you do not want a Flight Plan to display on the Moving Map, or to create a new Flight Plan from the Moving Map. 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.
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, 2lines, etc.) are independent; therefore, you can select different fields for each window view. > ‘MENU’ + “SETUP DATA FIELDS” + ‘ENT’ After pressing ‘ENT’, a box in the Data Window will be highlighted. Using the cursor key, select the box to be edited and press ‘ENT’.
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. 3.5.5). This method of icon placement allows for the maximum view ahead of the aircraft at the given direction of travel. The default map orientation is set to TRACK-UP. Fig.
> ‘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: VOR: NDB: Intersections: Vertical Obstructions: Aero Objects Id: Enroute Communications: ON/OFF. The default setting is On. ON/OFF. The default setting is On. ON/OFF. The default setting is On. ON/OFF. The default setting is On. ON/OFF. The default setting is On. OFF/SMALL/MEDIUM/LARGE.
pressing ENT. Please Note: The Enroute Airways information displayed in the FULL INFO page may present two options: 1. Outbound = 0 designates the ending leg of the airway 2. Inbound = 0 designates the starting leg of the airway In the GOTO menu you can find: 1. SELECT AIRWAY: by selecting this item, you will display the ENTER AIRWAY window. Using the cursor key, you can edit the Low Airway name. Note Once you confirm the selection with the ENTER key, the airway is depicted in black. 2.
colored in blue and [Max, 15000] colored in light blue. The default setting is 6 Ft for Depth Areas Limit 1 and 50 Ft for Depth Areas Limit 2. Navigational Aids: ON/OFF. The default setting is On. Attention Areas: ON/OFF/CONTOUR. The default setting is Contour. 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.
3.6 MAP PRESENTATION MENU The Map Presentation Menu enables the user to switch quickly among several map presentation modes : plain Land Elevation, TAWS and Weather (North America only) . From here use the cursor key to select the item desired and press ‘ENTER’ to activate. At any time, press ‘ESC’ to back out of 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.
This calculation considers the Lowland and Highland definition, where: A - Lowland is the terrain under 3,000 feet of elevation B - Highland is the terrain over 3,000 feet of elevation In the Lowland case, the TAWS colors will be red, yellow and green according to the following values of the OCH: § Red: L1= from < 0 ft. up to 500 ft. § Yellow: M1= from 2,000 ft.
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. All data for that category will begin to display at that chart scale checked and all scales below.
4 Navigation & Location The Navigation and Location screen displays a full page of navigation information with location coordinates. To access from the Main Menu: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “NAV/LOCATION” + ‘ENT’ Fig. 4 - Nav/Location screen 4.1 NAVIGATION & LOCATION DATA The Navigation data displayed in this window is based on the current Flight Plan leg or active Waypoint. If no Flight Plan is active, only Ground Speed and Track can be displayed. The CDI is a graphic display of Cross Track Error (XTE).
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. Note If you are using an external GPS, combinations of time, date and altitude may not be displayed. Normal GPS altitude accuracy can be +/- 1000 feet.
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: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “HSI SCREEN” + ‘ENT’ 5.1 HSI DESCRIPTION The HSI calculates user data (current Flight Plan and VNAV calculator data) with GPS data to provide the visual display of the parameters of flight.
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: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “HSI SCREEN” + ‘ENT’ + ‘MENU’ + “SETUP DATA FIELDS...” + ‘ENT’ After pressing ‘ENT’ a box in the Data Window will be highlighted. Select the box to be edited and press ‘ENT’.
6 Flight Plan > ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENT’ The Flight Plan mode allows you to create a Flight Plan with User Points, Temporary Waypoints or 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).
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 ‘+’ to begin adding the Waypoints of your Flight Plan. The “Add Waypoint” box will open allowing you to select the type of object for your first Waypoint. Use the cursor key to select the object type and ‘ENT’ to activate. This will bring up the Database Menu for that object.
Note The current leg of the Active Flight Plan is displayed DASHED. There is the possibility to navigate DIRECT to any FP WP (departure point included). > ‘GOTO’ + “DIRECT TO FP WAYPOINT” + ‘ENT’ In this case a “D” appears in front of the destination waypoint in the FLIGHT PLAN page. Note When there is a DIRECT go to waypoint a menu item “RESYNC DIRECT” is added to the GOTO menu.. With this option you can resync from your current position to the destination waypoint. 6.
6.7.2 GoTo - Moving Map Mode To activate a GoTo Flight Plan from the Moving Map, press ‘GOTO’. A “GoTo” Menu box will appear on the screen. You can select the current cursor position or select a Database object category. When selecting the Database category, the Database menu will appear (see Chapter 8 for details on searching the Database Menu). Once the desired object has been found, press ‘GOTO’ to activate.
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’ for 2 seconds. Note The Nearest list displayed is based on your current GPS position. If no GPS position is available, the list is based on the current cursor position.
7 The Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of satellites that orbit the earth twice a day, transmitting precise time and positioning information to anywhere on the globe, 24 hours a day. The system was designed and deployed by the U.S. Department of Defense to provide continuous, worldwide positioning and navigation data to U.S. and allied military forces. GPS broad commercial applications were recognized early in the system’s development, and the U.S.
• Cold Start (avg): • Warm Start (avg): • Hot Start (avg): < 45 sec. < 40 sec. 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. The SPS signal is a spread-spectrum signal broadcast at 1575.42 MHz.
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.
8 Waypoint & Database The Geopilot II Plus uses three types of Waypoints: Jeppesen Waypoints are contained in the Compact Flash and include Airport, VOR, NDB and Intersection Waypoints. Each of these Waypoints is displayed on the Moving Map by an icon. These Waypoints can be searched in the Database Menu and identified on the Moving Map with Quick Info or Full Info. Each of these Waypoints can be used in a Flight Plan, for the Nearest Search or GoTo functions.
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 – Moving Map Methods A Waypoint can be deleted only if it is not being used in a Flight Plan.
To access the main Database menu from the Moving Map: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “DATABASE” + ‘ENT’ 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; Places, Streets). 8.3.1.
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: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “DATABASE” + ‘ENT’+’FILE MANAGER’+’ENT’ You will enter in the File manager, now you can save, load and delete your user data.
9 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. For IFR flight. The final “Approach Segment & Missed Approach Point” the Geopilot II Plus is to be used strictly as a monitoring instrument only.
> ‘MENU’ + ‘MENU’ + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENT’ + ‘MENU’ + “CHANGE APPROACH” - select the approach + ‘ENT’. This will substitude the previous approach including the waypoints on the moving map for the new approach and add the new waypoints to your flight plan and the moving map. To remove desired approach > ‘MENU’ + ‘MENU’ + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENT’ + ‘MENU’ + “REMOVE APPROACH” + ‘ENT’. 9.
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. The active Flight Plan is selected and activated on the Waypoint/Flight Plan menu (see Chapter 6). > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “CALCULATOR” + ‘ENT’ Fig. 10 - Calculator page 10.
This 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’ to confirm or ‘ESC’ to quit and continue the timer calculation. 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.
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’ to edit the selected field (a box appears around the active field) and the cursor key to move between fields. Press ‘ESC’ to return to Calculator menu.
Vertical Navigation can be activated (On) only if a Flight Plan is active (destination present). Destination point for Vertical Navigation is the last point of the Route or destination of GoTo mode. Prior to the Descent Point being reached the Distance To Go displays TO, Time To Go to Descent point and Descent Rate from the current position. After passing Descent point the system displays TO, Time To Go to the Destination and Target altitude based on actual descent profile.
10.6 FUEL CONSUMPTION The Geopilot II Plus computes Fuel Consumption for each leg of the active Flight Plan or the fuel used in flight, based on entries made by the pilot. This is a useful feature for flight planning purposes. Actual Fuel Consumption will vary based on flight conditions and engine settings. Fuel can be calculated in pounds, liters or gallons; the units of measure used for the valuesentered here are selected from Units Setup menu in the System Setup Menu (see Par. 14.5). > ‘MENU’ 1 sec.
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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. Press ‘+’ to INSERT a Checklist Item. Using the Toggle Key, move up or down to select the letter desired.
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’ 1 sec. + “CHECKLISTS” + ‘ENT’ + “PRE-TAKEOFF” + ‘ENT’ After pressing ‘ENTER’ select each item (Instruments, Fuel Tanks, Prop/Mixture, Fuel Pump, Engine Gauges, Carb. Heat-Off, Doors/Belts, Flaps/Trim, Transponder, Radios).
12 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. The Simulator will display various altitudes during simulation mode. Fix status displayed in the GPS page during this mode is “Simulation”. 12.
The simulated aircraft position will now fly the active Flight Plan from the first Waypoint. All functions of the Geopilot II Plus will work as in normal flight except for Altitude related functions. Nota 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. 12.
13 The Communication MENU The Communications Menu contains options that control the GPS data input: >‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “COMMUNICATIONS” + ‘ENT’ Fig. 13 - Communications Menu 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): > ‘MENU’ 1 sec.
13.3 TRACK DOWNLOAD The Download Track function allows the unit to send Track data from the serial port using the CMAP 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. Pressing any button will restore the normal mode. This function is used order to return to the video mode.
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. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec.
LEVEL - a letter associated with C-MAP’s chart cell level is displayed. WIDTH - 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 Language Selects the language in which you wish menu information to be displayed (i.e. screen labels, menus and options). Map detail will remain in English. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “GENERAL SETUP” ‘ENT’ + “LANGUAGE” + ‘ENT’ Use the cursor key to select and ‘ENT’ to accept.
CORRECTION SOURCE” + ‘ENT’ Options are: NONE, WAAS, RTCM 1200, RTCM 2400, RTCM 4800, RTCM 9600, RTCM 19200, RTCM 38400. The default setting is NONE. WAAS corrections are handled by the internal GPS receiver and do not require additional equipment. 14.2.3 Fix Symbol A flashing icon on the Moving Map displays the GPS position fix. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “FIX SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “FIX SYMBOL” + ‘ENT’ This setting allows you to select among a Plane or Standard (circle with an “X”) icon.
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’. The default setting is Off (00.00). 14.3.2 XTE Alarm Range Specifies the distance your Cross Track Error (XTE) can vary before the sound of an alarm. To set this alarm: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec.
> ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “ALARM SERUP: + ‘ENT’ “AIRSPACE AHEAD ALARM” + ‘ENT’ After pressing ‘ENT’ a box will appear with 00.00. Using the cursor key, select the number desired and press ‘ENT’. The default setting is OFF (00.00). In addition, you can select the category of airspace associated with 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/OFF the alarm for that category.
14.4.4 Track Color Defines the color of the line which represents the track. 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. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec.
14.5.3 Altitude 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. Caution should be exercised; do not rely on GPS derived altitude. 14.5.4 Depth Unit > ‘MENU’ 1 sec.
default setting is Magnetic. 14.5.9 Coordinate System > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “UNITS SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “COORDINATE SYSTEM” + ‘ENT+ ’ Sets the display of the Latitude/Longitude coordinates system among: DDD MM SS DDD MM.mm DDD MM.mmm UTM, OSGB (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) (Degrees, Minutes - to two decimals) (Degrees, Minutes - to three decimals) The default setting is DDD MM.mm. 14.6 DATE & TIME SET-UP These functions control how the Geopilot II Plus displays time and date settings.
Year. The default setting is MM/DD/YY. 14.7 CLEAR USER DATA Deletes all Flight Plans, Track history and User Waypoints. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “CLEAR USER DATA” + ‘ENT’ After pressing ‘ENT’ a window appears; press ‘ENT’ to confirm deletion, or ‘ESC’ to abort function. The message “DONE” will appear confirming the action. 14.8 CLEAR ALL RADIALS You can delete all stored Projected Radial lines displayed on the Moving Map with this one function. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec.
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. 15.1 BATTERY The Geopilot II Plus comes with the battery uncharged, but the navigator can be used right away with the power supply. The battery will require 4 hours charging to be fully charged.
15.2 DIMENSIONS Fig. 15.4 - Dimensions 15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a brief guide to some of the problems you may experience while using the Geopilot II Plus with common solutions. 15.3.1 Power No Power — The power connections are loose or not fully engaged. Make sure all Power Cable connections are secure. Make sure the power supply is operating properly. Check the fuse located at the end of the cigarette plug. (To open unscrew the middle circle at the tip of the adaptor.) 15.3.
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. External device is not responding — The data port is not turned on or is not outputting messages in the correct format. Refer to the external device’s user guide to determine the correct message format.
If it is necessary to return your Geopilot II Plus for repair, you must obtain a return authorization (RA) number from C-MAP Aviation prior to shipping the system. Include with the Geopilot II Plus a description of the problem, your RA number, and your name and address. If your return shipping address is different, please include it. All packages are to be returned postage paid. As we are not responsible for packages in transit, we recommend you purchase insurance and tracking information. 15.
• 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 7 or 8, the Parity between EVEN, ODD or NONE, the Stop Bits between 1 or 2, the Polarity between “+” or “-”. Default settings are: Port = UART1, Baud Rate = 4800, Data Bits = 8, Parity = NONE, Stop Bits = 1, Polarity = +.
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. Based on the ARINC 424 - format for Jeppesen’s Database.
activating Home mode. DATA WINDOW - Data Window is an information panel representing customized data fields. The layout of these fields depends on the screen mode. DATABASE - A collection of data that can be accessed by the user for airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections and User Waypoints. DATUM - A method of assigning position coordinates to real-world locations. Based on an underlying ellipsoidal model of the earth and subject to other scientific assumptions.
LANDMARKS - Any prominent object such as monument, building, silo, tower, mast, on land which can be used in determining a location or a direction LAT - 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 - The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian (0°), which intersects Greenwich, England. The range is 0°–180°E, moving east of 0° and 0°–180°W, moving west of 0°.
used. Ranges from 00 (lowest) to 99 (highest). A scale for indicating the strength of the signal and the likelihood of the lock on the signal being lost. TCA - TERMINAL CONTROL AREA - Class B airspace. TPA - TRAFFIC PATTERN ALTITUDE - The Altitude required when entering the traffic pattern. TRACK - The historical movement over the ground. TRACKS & ROUTES - Recommended and established routes for ships at sea, including traffic separation schemes, deep water routes.
found in the legend. 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.
Fig. C - ICAO Codes for areas included in the database Fig.
ICAO CODE A1 BG BI CF CY DA DB DF DG DI DN DR DT DX EB ED EE EF EG EH EI EK EL EN EP ES ET FA FB FC FD FE FG FH FI FJ FIC FL FM FN FO FP FQ FS FT FV FW FX FZ F1 GA 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/Jo
ICAO CODE GB GC GE GF GG GL GM GO GQ GU GV HA HB HC HE HF HK HL HR HS HT HU K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 LA LB LC LE LF LG LH LI LK LL LM LO LP LQ LR LS LT LX LY LZ 88 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, Col
ICAO CODE NAME MB MD MG MH MK MM MN MP MR MS MT MU MW MY MZ NC NF NG NI NL NS NT NV NW NZ OA OB OE OI OJ OK OL OM OO OP OR OS OT P PA PC PG PH PJ PK PL PM PT PW QY RC RJ 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.
ICAO CODE NAME RK RO RP SA SB SC SE SF SG SK SL SM SO SP SU SV SY S1 TA TB TD TF TG TI TJ TK TL TN TQ TR TT TU TV TX UA UB UE UG UH UI UK UL UM UN UO UR US UT UU UW VA VC 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.
ICAO CODE NAME VD VE VG VH VI VL VM VN VO VQ VR VT VV VY WA WB WI WM WP WR WS YB YD YG YM YN YP YS YY ZB ZG ZH ZK ZL ZM ZP ZS ZU ZW ZY Kampuchea India Bangladesh Hong Kong India Laos Macau Nepal India Bhutan Maldives Thailand Vietnam Myanmar Indonesia Brunei/Malaysia Indonesia Malaysia Indonesia Indonesia Singapore Australia Australia Solomon Islands Australia Nauru (South Pacific) Australia Australia Papua/New Guinea China, Peoples Republic of China, Peoples Republic of China, Peoples Republic of Korea,
CONTINENTAL NAVDATA Jeppesen Database that includes information about airports, VOR, NDB, Intersections and airspace. SUB-CONTINENTAL These Compact Flashs combine Jeppesen Navdata and land cartography for those customers traveling outside 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.
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