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 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 20 21 2.2.1 2.
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 3.6.4 4 5 HSI DESCRIPTION HSI MENU Add Mark Under Fix Setup Datafields Default Datafields Compass Orientation Flight Plan 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 38 38 39 39 39 6.
7.3.5 8 GPS Information Sources Waypoint & Database 8.1 USER WAYPOINTS – MOVING MAP 48 8.2 USER WAYPOINTS – DATABASE METHODS 49 8.3 DATABASE 49 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 8.1.4 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2.3 Creating User Waypoints – Moving Map Saving Present Position – Moving Map Methods Editing User Waypoints – Moving Map Methods Deleting User Waypoints – Moving Map Methods Creating User Waypoints – Database Methods Editing User Waypoints – Database Methods Deleting User Waypoints – Database Methods 8.3.
14 The System Set-up Menu 14.1 GENERAL SET-UP 66 14.2 FIX SET-UP 67 14.3 ALARM SET-UP 68 14.4 TRACK SET-UP 70 14.5 UNITS SET-UP 71 14.6 DATE & TIME SET-UP 73 14.1.1 14.1.2 14.1.3 14.1.4 14.1.5 14.1.6 14.2.1 14.2.2 14.2.3 14.2.4 14.2.5 14.2.6 Beeper Scale Format Language Military Frequency Airspaces Level Terrain Legend Fix Source Differential Correction Source Fix Symbol Static Navigation Course Predictor Head Up Response 66 66 67 67 67 67 67 67 68 68 68 68 14.3.1 14.3.2 14.3.3 14.3.4 14.
15.2 15.3 DIMENSIONS 75 TROUBLESHOOTING 76 15.4 SYSTEM TEST 77 15.3.1 15.3.2 15.3.3 15.3.4 Power 76 GPS Fix 76 When Nothing Else Works 76 Customer Support 77 15.4.1 RAM Menu 78 15.4.2 C-CARD Menu 78 15.4.3 Serial Ports 78 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 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.
Cartographic Functions • Worldwide Background • Built-in Continental Cartography • Coordinates System (DDD MM SS, DDD MM.mm, DDD MM.
Download) Interface • Serial I/O port Physical Characteristics Size • Ultra-sleek 100x139.7 x 35.4 cm Weight • Under 1lib (390 g) LCD display • Color 5” LCD TFT ultra bright, sun viewable • resolution 320x240 pixels Power Supply • 10-35 V (cigarette plug power cable) • Operating Temperature Range 32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C) Storage Temperature • -13°F to 158°F (-25°C to 70°C) Keyboard • Backlighted, silicon rubber 1.2 BASIC The GEOPILOT2 is controlled by using 6 keys and the cursor key.
1.3 FLYING START These pages provide a very brief overview of several of the Geopilot II’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. Note The Geopilot II is an aid to navigation. It does not replace paper charts and good judgement. 1.3.
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. The Cursor Mode (OFF Selected) will allow you to move the map to any position to view data or details.
PREDICTOR” + ‘ENT’ 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’.
2 The Basics This chapter provides general information about the functions of the keys and entering data. 2.1 THE KEYBOARD The GeoPilot2 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.
Choose the language you want and press ‘ENT’ again to confirm. 2.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 2.5.1 Down Or Up-load Flight Plans & Tracks The Geopilot II 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). 2.5.1.
2.7 DATA ENTRY Information is keyed into the Geopilot II when editing a Waypoint, entering a Flight Plan, using the calculator and searching the Database. When the field is highlighted: - Enter or edit data by pressing up/down cursor key to step through the available characters until the desired character is displayed. - Press right cursor key to move the cursor to the right. - Use left cursor key to move the cursor to the left.
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. 3.4.
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 provides storage for 1000 Waypoints. These can be a combination of User Waypoints or Flight Plan Waypoint storage.
>‘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. Inserting a Waypoint To edit a flight plan on the moving map, be sure the flight plan is selected as the “Viewed” flight plan. (See Sec. 6.1).
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. The map is scrolled and zoomed automatically to keep the best view possible during all phases of flight.
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.
3.5.10 Vfr, Airspace, Land, Marine And Other Settings The following menus enable/disable the display of categories of data. > ‘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.
connect. 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 again to confirm, select ‘Enroute Airways’ and confirm 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.
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. When more then one object is at the same position, the selection of On allows the screen to draw the objects overlapping. LAT/LON Grid: ON/OFF. The default setting is Off. 3.5.
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. 3.6.1 Generic Generic is the default presentation, the Geopilot 2 will show just land elevation if selected in the Moving Map Menu with neither TAWS or Weather information 3.6.2 TAWS TAWS (Terrain Awareness Warning System), depicts the separation that exists between the terrain and the airplane. In order to properly display TAWS, you’ll need to configure the Geopilot II.
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 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 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. 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 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 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 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.
> ‘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. Note The Vertical Navigation solution estimates the target altitude (altimeter reading) from glideslope, distance to the Waypoint, and the total altitude change.
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 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 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. Scroll to the right and continue until the words or abbreviations are completed.
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). Press ‘ENT’ to mark each item after checking is completed.
12 Simulator The built-in Simulator function allows you to become proficient in the use of the Geopilot II before ever taking it into the cockpit. No current position fix is required because the Geopilot II simulates position data internally. The Geopilot II 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.
All functions of the Geopilot II will work as in normal flight except for Altitude related functions. Nota As stated earlier, in the Simulation mode the Geopilot II retains full functionality. It is recommended that the Simulator be used to experiment with the full range of capabilities contained within the Geopilot II 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 USB 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.
14 The System Set-up Menu The System Setup Menu allows the user to change how the Geopilot II 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. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ Once you are in the System Setup Menu, use the cursor key to highlight the sub-menu desired and press ‘ENT’ to activate or to proceed to the next selection.
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. The default setting is English. 14.1.
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.
> ‘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.
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. The time interval set above is for all airspace selected as ON. CLASS B, CTA CLASS C, TMA TOWERS, CONTROL ZONES RESTRICTED AREAS MOA AND OTHER SUA on/off on/off on/off on/off on/off 14.3.6 Event Log The Event Log page contains information on Event as Power On, Power Off, GPS Fix Lost, and so on.
(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. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “TRACK SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “TRACK RECORDING STEP” + ‘ENT’ Distance - will store a fix point at the specified interval of distance. Time - will store a fix point at the specified interval of: 5 sec, 30 sec, 1 min.
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. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “UNITS SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “DEPTH” + ‘ENT’ Depth measurements can be displayed in Feet (FT), Fathoms (FM) or Meters (MT).
“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 displays time and date settings. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “DATE & TIME SETUP” + ‘ENT’ 14.6.1 Time Format > ‘MENU’ 1 sec.
14.7.1 Data Window Colors This setting controls the background color of the data window display. > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “COLORS SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “DATA WINDOW COLOR” The options are Dark or Light. The default is Dark. 14.8 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.
15 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 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 SECURING THE Geopilot II The Geopilot II was designed to be mounted with a suction cup mount that is included with the unit.
15.3 TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a brief guide to some of the problems you may experience while using the Geopilot II 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.
Simply 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 the factory defaults: > ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “FACTORY DEFAULTS” + ‘ENT’ If this does not help, you can try one additional memory clear option. This is a factory default RAM Clear that should only be tried after all other attempts have been made.
15.4.1 RAM Menu Make 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 the display. Use the cursor key to select the RAM Menu and press ‘ENT’ to select RAM Test or RAM Clear. • RAM Test ‘ENT’ on RAM Test to verify the integrity of the RAM. If the message “ERROR” appears the RAM is physically damaged.
Appendix A - Terms This section explains the terms that you may find unfamiliar. ACQUISITION - Occurs when the Geopilot II 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.
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. Identified by a unique name, such as WGS84 or NAD27.
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°. LORAN - The Loran chains are groups of transmitting stations that use timed radio pulse transmissions. MAGNETIC NORTH - The migrating pole where the earth’s magnetic lines converge.
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. TRUE NORTH - Geographic north, located at the earth’s north pole.
found in the legend. If the datum is not WGS84 means that position coordinates determined with the Geopilot II may not appear to agree with coordinates determined from a printed chart. Appendix C - ICAO codes The Geopilot II 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 86 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,
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