YEOMAN Sport User Handbook
YEOMAN Sport YEOMAN is a trademark of YEOMAN Group plc registered in the UK and USA and applied for in the European Union. To the best of our knowledge and belief, the information contained within this handbook is correct and complete at the time of printing. However, YEOMAN reserve the right to change or improve the product according to technical developments. Any such developments will be described in addendum leaflets supplied with the product.
2 YEOMAN Sport
YEOMAN Sport 3 Introduction Brief description The YEOMAN Sport is a portable chart plotter that provides all the features of electronic plotting while using all the benefits of conventional paper charts. Its full capabilities are realised when interfaced to a GPS, LORAN or DECCA receiver, which enables the YEOMAN Sport to show vesselís position directly on the chart.
4 YEOMAN Sport The YEOMAN Sport XL additionally contains: • Carrying strap • Set of pens • Separate Power (only) cable (2 pin plug to bare ends) The YEOMAN GPS Sport XL additionally contains: • External GPS antenna with 9m cable and 5 pin plug • 0.3m long Interconnect cable (6 pin plug to 5 pin socket) instead of Power/Data cable. When you have confirmed that all these items are present within the package, please fill in, tear off and return the warranty registration card at the back of this manual.
YEOMAN Sport 5 Datum When using GPS, especially on larger scale charts, it is important to set the GPS Datum to the same as that of the chart being used. Failure to do so will result in incorrect position plotting. Projection The YEOMAN Sport will work with all Mercator projection charts of all scales. It will also work with larger scale maps and charts of other projections, e.g. Transverse Mercator and Gnomonic.
6 YEOMAN Sport YEOMAN will repair or replace, at its option, any unit in respect of which a valid Warranty Claim shall be made on a return to YEOMAN basis. The cost of repair or replacement will be charged to the customer if the unit has been misused, damaged, tampered with by unqualified personnel or suffered severe environmental exposure including immersion in water.
YEOMAN Sport 7 Table of Contents 1. OVERVIEW ........................................................................ 9 1.1 The YEOMAN Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.2 Main YEOMAN modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1.3 YEOMAN main mode map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 YEOMAN Sport 10. SPORT XL AND GPS SPORT XL RADAR FUNCTIONS .................... 36 10.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 10.2 RADAR plotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 10.3 RADAR troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YEOMAN Sport 1. 9 Overview 1.1 The YEOMAN Mouse Plot Spot - the hole located in the centre of the lens which lets you plot a GPS or Waypoint position using a pencil. Indicator arrows - the illuminated arrows representing North, South, East and West. These lights when illuminated will guide the Plot Spot to a GPS or Waypoint position. GPS - Global Positioning System. Throughout this manual “GPS” is used to refer to all electronic positioning systems, as GPS is the most widely used.
10 1.2 YEOMAN Sport Main YEOMAN modes 1.2.1 Chart select Used to reference a chart on the YEOMAN Sport. A chart must be referenced before any action is possible. 1.2.2 YEOMAN (plot) The latitude and longitude of the current Mouse position is displayed. Ranges and bearings between points can also be displayed. 1.2.3 Navigation When interfaced to a GPS, its position will be displayed and the indicator lights will point to that position on the chart.
YEOMAN Sport 1.3 YEOMAN main mode map This mode map shows the relationship between the main YEOMAN modes.
12 YEOMAN Sport 2. Installation 2.1 General installation notes The YEOMAN Sport requires a power supply of 12V DC. Application of overvoltage will blow an internal fuse which will require the unit to be returned to a service dealer. It is also advisable to fit a surge protective fuse into the 12V power connection. The chart table must not be cut or drilled. The YEOMAN Mouse curly cable should not be cut or interfered with in any way.No metal should be within 50mm of the chart table in any direction.
YEOMAN Sport 13 2.2 Installation 2.2.1 YEOMAN Sport and YEOMAN Sport XL Make the following connections: WHITE (A) input to YEOMAN from GPS BLUE (B) input to YEOMAN from GPS GREEN (A) output from YEOMAN to GPS THIN BLACK 0 volts and (B) output from YEOMAN to GPS RED 12 volts DC power THICK BLACK (SCREEN) Connect to ground or 0 volts, optional For further information refer to Section 14. 2.2.2.
14 YEOMAN Sport 2.3 Power up and initial test Apply power to the YEOMAN. The Mouse will emit an audible ‘beep’, the indicator lights will illuminate and text will appear on the display. Lift the Mouse away from the chart table and the indicator lights will flash, put the Mouse on the centre of the chart table and all lights will stay on. This shows that the YEOMAN is functioning correctly and is ready for use.
YEOMAN Sport 3. 15 Demonstration mode All you need to get YEOMAN going is 12 volts DC. A self-demonstrator is supplied to help gain familiarity with YEOMAN. This is set automatically when shipped and uses the practice chart contained in the packaging graphic in the chart case. After power on, place the Mouse Plot Spot over the point marked “REF 1”, and press *. Repeat for points 2 and 3. The YEOMAN will now enter YEOMAN mode and most functions of the YEOMAN may be used.
16 4. YEOMAN Sport Basic Operations 4.1 Keypad The YEOMAN uses the four arrow keys ()<> to enter numeric data such as Chart and Waypoint numbers, latitude and longitude. 4.1.1 Entering Chart and Waypoint numbers When selecting any of these numbers, the right hand digit will flash, indicating that you can enter or change a number. For example, to enter the chart number 34: S004 Press (. The flashing digit will increase by 1.
YEOMAN Sport 17 Press ( until the display reads: S005 Press <. The left hand digit will start to flash. S006 Press ( to change the number to 3. When the correct number is displayed, press * to accept.
18 YEOMAN Sport 4.1.2 Entering latitude and longitude Latitude and longitude are entered and displayed in degrees, minutes and decimal minutes (2 places). When a latitude and longitude need to be entered, the first digit of latitude will flash. S007 Enter the latitude using the () and <> keys. Use to set N/S flashing then use ( to toggle as required. > Press > until the first digit of longitude is flashing. Enter the longitude using the () and <> keys.
YEOMAN Sport 5. 19 Chart library and referencing Before using YEOMAN, a chart must be entered into the CHART LIBRARY and referenced. This requires the entry of the latitude and longitude of three positions on the grid intersections as below. The positions should be as far apart as practicable and marked clearly. THE LATITUDE OF POSITION 2 MUST BE THE SAME AS THAT OF POSITION 1. THE LONGITUDE OF POSITION 3 MUST BE THE SAME AS THAT OF POSITION 2.
20 YEOMAN Sport Should a chart need to be overwritten at any stage, in chart select mode hold down * for six beeps. The position entry facility is displayed and the latitude and longitude of the positions can be altered. YEOMAN can be used with any general chart providing that first three reference points are entered as in 5.1 below. Once entered these points are stored and build a library of User Charts.
YEOMAN Sport 21 Select three reference points on the chart, mark them clearly, and number them P1, P2 and P3. Allocate a user chart library number (00-99) and write it on the edge of the chart for future reference. At the ‘Select Chart’ display, use the <>() keys to select the chart number. S011 If you select a chart number which has already been used the display reads: S008 Press * to accept the chart number. The display then shows P1 (Position 1). The first digit of latitude will flash.
22 YEOMAN Sport S007 Enter the latitude and longitude for P1, ensuring that N/S and E/W are entered correctly (see Section 4.1.2). Press * to accept Position 1 (P1). Enter the latitude and longitude for Position 2 (P2) and Position 3 (P3) in the same way. If a mistake is made during the entry of any of the positions press # and then hold * down for six beeps. The display will revert back to the position entry facility where the latitude and longitude of the positions can be edited.
YEOMAN Sport 23 For Chartkit library scroll until SO44 is displayed flashing. Select the pre-loaded library with *. Select the chart set required. For example with UK Admiralty charts select Folio 5600, 5604 etc. using (. For Chartkits, select the Region using (. Select chart number in series required (see Section 4.1.1). 5.3 Referencing the chart The display will now read: S009 Align the Plot Spot over chart reference Position 1. Press *. Repeat action for Positions 2 and 3.
24 YEOMAN Sport If the chart has been referenced correctly the YEOMAN will advance to YEOMAN (PLOT) mode after Position 3 has been accepted. A quick check of the referencing should be made on a suitable point (such as another grid position) and the display should be compared with a chart position. If the referencing has been done incorrectly the indicator arrows flash and the display shows: S013 In this case there has been one of: • Incorrect positioning of the Mouse or chart moved during referencing.
YEOMAN Sport 6. 25 YEOMAN (plot) mode This mode is used for normal chart work and for obtaining range and bearing between points. The YEOMAN goes to this mode when referencing is completed; or press # until YE appears on the display. S014 The display will now indicate the latitude and longitude of the Plot Spot position as the Mouse is moved. To memorise a chart position place the Plot Spot over it and press *, the indicator arrows extinguish.
26 7. YEOMAN Sport Navigation mode This mode allows the current position from a GPS to be plotted directly on to the chart. Scroll with # to Navigation (NA) mode. If the indicator arrows flash the YEOMAN is not receiving valid data from the GPS. Refer to Section 14. The latitude and longitude of the GPS position is displayed, and is updated every few seconds. S017 One or two of the indicator arrows will illuminate and point to the position on the chart.
YEOMAN Sport 27 S018 Press ( to display Time to Go (tt GO). This will show the time to go in hours and minutes from shipís position to the Plot Spot at the current speed over ground. The calculation does not take into account current course. S019 7.1 Integral GPS (YEOMAN GPS Sport XL only) All GPS information is displayed in the (NA) Navigation page. If no fresh GPS data is available, then the last good position will be shown and all indicator lights will flash.
28 YEOMAN Sport The upper line indicates the number of satellites currently in view. This will normally be zero or a small number when the unit is first turned on and then increase as satellites are found. If the upper line shows ‘-’ then this indicates that no data is being received from the GPS antenna. Check all connections and if necessary contact a service dealer. If a zero or any other number is shown then this indicates that data is being received. The lower line shows the mode of navigation.
YEOMAN Sport 8. 29 Waypoint mode Waypoints can be entered directly from the chart, or manually using the Mouse keys. The YEOMAN will also send the Waypoint information to a GPS receiver. Press # to scroll to WAYPOINT mode. Select the Waypoint position on the chart and allocate a number (00-99) from the Waypoint Library. Mark the Waypoint on the chart and write the number beside it in pencil. S022 Set in Waypoint number using ()<>.
30 YEOMAN Sport When the Mouse is moved, one or two indicator arrows will illuminate and point to the Waypoint position on the chart. Waypoints already stored are overwritten if a new position is entered using the same number. If an existing Waypoint is accessed, its position will appear on the display and the indicator arrows will show its position. Consequently a Waypoint stored in the Waypoint library can be transferred from chart to chart.
YEOMAN Sport 31 8.2.2 Special considerations There are a few important points to consider when sending Waypoints to a GPS and some checks are worthwhile: 8.3 • Is the GPS capable of receiving Waypoints from another piece of equipment? Does it have an input port and, if so, does it accept the correct data? Please consult your GPS handbook, your dealer or YEOMAN. • • Are the connections correct? Refer to Section 14. • Some GPS do not change the displayed Waypoint on entry from YEOMAN.
32 YEOMAN Sport Once started, autopilot data will be sent and stopped only by: 1. GPS loss of signal. Autopilot data will cease, but resume when GPS signal re-acquired, subject to other conditions below. 2. Reaching the destination Waypoint in the sense shown in the diagram below: Fig83 3. Selecting Waypoint 00. 4. Turning unit off then on again, destination Waypoint will be preserved, but must be reactivated by selecting Waypoint page and moving on past it again, # key.
YEOMAN Sport 33 On the Waypoint page, it is possible to scroll through and enter Waypoints other than the current destination Waypoint without disturbing the autopilot output. The TO flag on the upper edge of the LCD display will show on the destination Waypoint only. If the position of the current destination Waypoint is changed, then the output to the autopilot changes immediately to the new position from current GPS position. This gives the powerful ‘point and go’ method of driving an autopilot.
34 9. YEOMAN Sport Dead reckoning This mode allows for the calculation and plotting of position by Dead Reckoning (DR). If the Tidal Direction and Rate are input as well as Course and Speed then these will be included in the calculation in order to enable an Estimated Position (EP) to be plotted. Scroll with # to NA mode and press > to DR Mode. Place the Plot Spot on ship’s current position on the chart and press *. The latitude and longitude of the position are displayed.
YEOMAN Sport 35 If there is an NMEA 0183 sentence “VHW” from the compass and log then course and speed will automatically up-date. Display shows: S027 Using ()<> set speed. Press * to accept. The display shows: S028 Using ()<> set water current direction and velocity. Press * to accept. Press # to return to DR mode and then press < to exit DR mode and return to NA mode. At any time DR/EP position can be updated by placing the Plot Spot over an updated fixed position and pressing * while in DR mode.
36 YEOMAN Sport 10. Sport XL and GPS Sport XL RADAR functions 10.1 Overview A number of small boat RADARs have a feature which displays as a ‘lollipop’ the next Waypoint in a sailplan from a GPS. These RADARs can, in general, also be connected to the Sport XL versions. The general arrangement of the connections is shown below: Fig101 To use YEOMAN input and GPS input a changeover switch is needed as the RADAR cannot accept two inputs at the same time.
YEOMAN Sport 37 When the RADAR input is set to the YEOMAN, the ‘lollipop’ on the RADAR will track the position of the YEOMAN mouse on the chart, see Section 10.2 below. An electronic compass input is needed for the RADAR to enable this. Note that Course Over the Ground input from a GPS cannot be used in the place of a compass. 10.
38 YEOMAN Sport RADAR misalignment Common to manual or YEOMAN plotting. See RADAR handbook or any book on RADAR for techniques on how to resolve and rectify this. Compass misalignment or calibration error Potentially an area where manual plotting, probably using the main steering compass, and YEOMAN plotting, based on the RADAR’s electronic compass, may differ.
YEOMAN Sport 39 Plotting position error Both manual and YEOMAN position plotting can be checked by the same methods as above. The likeliest form of error with the YEOMAN is movement of the chart since it was last referenced. If in any doubt it is sensible to re-reference, which takes but a few seconds, before plotting. It is suggested that after initial installation, a careful check against a manual plot and known scenario (e.g.
40 YEOMAN Sport 11. Advanced features 11.1 Setup mode Press the # button repeatedly until you get to Chart Referencing mode. Press / to enter Setup mode. Press * to step between setup screens in the following order: • • • • • • • GPS Datum (YEOMAN Sport GPS XL only) Year True/Magnetic selection Clear Waypoints GPS interface Waypoint prefix Demonstration mode selection. 11.1.1 GPS datum (YEOMAN GPS Sport XL only) S041 This shows that the GPS Datum is number 100 (WGS 84).
YEOMAN Sport 41 11.1.2 Year Use the ()<> keys to enter the current year. S039 This is used to calculate magnetic variation. 11.1.3 True/Magnetic selection This option lets you change the heading definition. S038 Yes or No can be selected using the < or > keys. YES tells the YEOMAN to use True headings. NO selects automatic magnetic variation. Press * to enter your choice.
42 YEOMAN Sport 11.1.4 Clear Waypoints This option clears ALL Waypoints stored within the YEOMAN memory. S030 To clear the Waypoints, press < to select Yes, and then press *. Otherwise, select No and press *. 11.1.5 GPS interface The default GPS interface works with the majority of GPS receivers. This function selects for specific GPS units.
YEOMAN Sport 43 11.1.6 Waypoint prefix S040 This adds a number to the Waypoint output only. For example if the prefix is set to 200 then YEOMAN Waypoint 73 will be output to the GPS as Waypoint number 273. This allows use of multiple Waypoint banks in some GPS units. 11.1.7Demonstration mode selection The display will show: S035 Select Yes or No using <> then press *.
44 11.2 YEOMAN Sport Memory Reset This function resets the YEOMAN to its factory defaults. ALL INFORMATION YOU HAVE INPUT WILL BE LOST, INCLUDING CHARTS AND WAYPOINTS. THE PRELOADED CHART LIBRARY WILL NOT BE DELETED. To reset the YEOMAN to its factory defaults, hold down ) and switch on the power. Keep the key depressed until the display reads: S031 Press < to select Yes, and then press *. Turn the power off again. When you next turn the power on the unit will have been reset to its factory defaults.
YEOMAN Sport 11.4 45 Lock mode Whilst in Navigation mode, pressing * for two beeps locks the YEOMAN in Navigation mode, while still allowing different modes such as Satellite Info, Range and Bearing, manual Dead Reckoning, Course, Speed Over Ground and Time To Go to be accessed. When in Lock mode the NA flag in the centre of the screen changes to NL. Press of * for one beep or a single press of # unlocks the lock mode. 11.
46 YEOMAN Sport 12. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested action NO RESPONSE. NO DISPLAY OR BACKLIGHT. A) No external power supply. B) Blown internal fuse. A) Check battery voltage. Check polarity (red +12V, thin black 0V) Check any external fuse. B) Return to service dealer. UNIT COMES ON AND THEN SCREEN BLANKS OR LOCKS UP. A) Low voltage or corrupted data being transmitted to YEOMAN. A) Check battery voltage. Temporarily disconnect input data cable.
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48 YEOMAN Sport 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 GUX 1 ASTRO HJORSEY 1955 HONG KONG 1963 INDIAN INDIAN IRELAND 1965 ISTS 073 ASTRO 1969 JOHNSTON ISLAND 1961 KANDAWALA KERGUELEN ISLAND KERTAU 1948 LC 5 ASTRO LIBERIA 1964 LUZON LUZON MAHE 1971 MARCO ASTRO MASSAWA MERCHICH MIDWAY ASTRO 1961 MINNA NORTH AMERICAN 1927 NORTH AMERICAN 1927 57 NORTH AMERICAN 1927 58 59 60 NORTH AMERICAN 1927 NORTH AMERICAN 1927 NORTH AMERICAN 1927 61 62 63 64 65 66 NORTH AMERICAN 1927 NO
YEOMAN Sport 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 OLD HAWAIIAN OMAN PICO DE LAS NIEVES PITCAIRN ASTRO 1967 PUERTO RICO QATAR NATIONAL QORNOQ REUNION ROME 1940 RT 90 PROVISIONAL SOUTH AMERICAN 1956 SOUTH AMERICAN 1969 49 Mean Value Oman Canary Islands Pitcairn Island Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands Qatar South Greenland Mascarene Island Sardinia Island Sweden Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Venezuela Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, Trin
50 14. YEOMAN Sport Interfacing details Interfacing uses standard NMEA 0183 sentences. Some manufacturers have introduced variants which require a setting as in Section 11.1.5. Details of connections to sample GPS units are at the end of this Handbook. Datasheets on most GPS and other units are held by YEOMAN and available from them, a dealer or the YEOMAN website. An optional Power input cable and connector (2-pin) may be used.
YEOMAN Sport 51 If the GPS has a single wire output (Data out) then connect this to the YEOMAN white. The YEOMAN blue is in these cases connected to 0 volts i.e., the same point as the YEOMAN thin black. If the GPS has a two wire input, i.e. Data In A (or +) and Data In B (or -), then connect Data In A to the YEOMAN green. Data In B will need to be connected with a link wire to 0 volts i.e., the same point as the YEOMAN thin black.
52 14.2 YEOMAN Sport YEOMAN GPS Sport XL Standard connections are shown in Section 2.2.2. In order to connect a RADAR or autopilot it is necessary to break into the interconnect cable, which may be extended as necessary. The following diagram gives guidance on the connections; power input via the Power cable is not shown. The NMEA 0183 data out can be connected either to an autopilot or to a RADAR. 14.
YEOMAN Sport 53 15. Specifications 15.1 YEOMAN Sport and YEOMAN Sport XL Power supply 10-15 volts DC, 250mA Operating temperature 0-45 C Display (on Mouse) LCD, 90 viewing angle Function controls 7 tactile keys Illumination LCD backlighting and chart light Overall dimensions 675 x 495 x 50 mm Active area 515 x 380 mm Weight 2.
54 15.2 YEOMAN Sport YEOMAN GPS Sport XL The specifications for the YEOMAN GPS Sport XL are the same as for the YEOMAN Sport XL except for the following: Power consumption 300 mA, normal operating mode GPS antenna dimensions 57 x 97 x 37mm GPS antenna weight 0.
YEOMAN Sport 55 Appendix A: YEOMAN to Garmin GPS 12XL,11, 111,45 YEOMAN screen (braiding or thick black wire) is optional. Connect to ship’s ground or 0 volts. YEOMAN Sport setup NMEA-0183 (factory default) Garmin setup Use I/O set up. Select: NMEA/NMEA. NMEA 0183 1.
56 YEOMAN Sport Appendix B: YEOMAN to GARMIN 120, 120XL, 125, 126, 128, 130, 135, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, & 235 CONNECTION DETAILS WITH YEOMAN PLOTTER YEOMAN Thick BLACK (screen) is optional. Connect to ship’s ground or 0 volts YEOMAN SETUP: NMEA-0183 (factory default) GARMIN SETUPSee page 45-46 in GPS 120 manual; page 54 in 120xl manual. Always make sure that you use I/O setup. Select NMEA/NMEA NMEA 0183 1.
YEOMAN Sport 57 Appendix C YEOMAN to Philips AP8 & AP9 GPS YEOMAN screen (braiding or thick black wire) is optional. Connect to shipís ground or 0 volts. YEOMAN Sport setup NMEA-0183 (factory default) AP8 & AP9 setup None required The display of a Waypoint will not update after a Waypoint has been sent until you scroll away from it and back.
58 YEOMAN Sport Appendix D: YEOMAN to PC YEOMAN screen (braiding or thick black wire) is optional. Connect to shipís ground or 0 volts. Caution Applicable when PC is powered from DC source only. This wiring connects the logic ground of the PC to shipís 0 volts. On some PCís this may cause damage to the PC. Seek advice from PC manufacturer or arrange to power PC from supply isolated from ship’s 0 volts.
