BendixKing SKYMAP IIIC User Manual
Skymap IIIC™ & Tracker IIIC™
Pilot Guide & Operating Manual
©Skyforce Avionics Ltd 2006
Skymap IIIC™ & Tracker IIIC™
Pilot Guide & Operating Manual
Manual Revision: SM2105-09 SIIIC Pilot Guide.doc
Unit Software Version 1.22 + (System Model Packages SM4000 & TR4000)
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FLIGHT MANUAL
The information contained with this manual is for reference use only. If any information
herein conflicts with similar information contained within the Aeroplane Flight Manual
Supplement, the information in the Aeroplane Flight Manual Supplement shall take
precedence.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Honeywell
reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 BASIC OPERATION 1
INTRODUCTION 1
DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 3
Definitions 3
Acronyms and Abbreviations. 4
A QUICK LOOK AT YOUR UNIT 8
KEY TO DRAWINGS 8
KEY TO DRAWING 9
Standard Accessories 9
Optional Accessories 9
GENERAL INFORMATION 11
Soft Keying 11
Screen Orientation 11
Software Architecture 11
Memory Locations 14
Screen Icons 14
POWER AND ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS 16
Power 16
Antenna Considerations (Skymap IIIC only) 18
SECTION 2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1
INTRODUCTION 1
INITIALISING YOUR UNIT 1
SOFTWARE STRUCTURE 2
Selecting Demo Mode 2
DATABASE SELECTION 3
A Quick Word On DIRECT TOs And Flight Plans 3
VISUAL DIRECT TO AND DATA INTERROGATION 4
DIRECT TO a Specific Latitude- And Longitude 4
Manual DIRECT TO And Data Interrogation 5
USER WAYPOINTS 5
Editing/Creating A User Waypoint Manually 5
Editing/Creating A User Waypoint Visually 5
Saving A User Waypoint In Flight 6
FLIGHT PLANS 7
Editing/Creating A Flight Plan Manually 7
Editing/Creating A Flight Plan Visually 7
Selecting A Flight Plan To Fly 8
Selecting A Map Mode Navigation Presentation 9
Viewing ETAs/Skip Waypoints 9
Ten Nearest Search 9
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SETUP MAP FUNCTIONS 10
SETUP OF NAVIGATION FUNCTIONS 12
CLEAR MEMORY 13
SECTION 3 DETAILED OPERATION 1
TITLE AND HELP SCREENS 1
Self Test and Initialisation 2
Main Menu Screen 3
Note Pad Screen 3
GPS STATUS SCREENS (SKYMAP IIIC ONLY) 5
Adjusting Time and Date 7
Setting Local Time Offset 8
Setting Present Position 9
DATA INPUT 11
FLIGHT PLANNING SCREENS 13
User Waypoints 13
Viewing User Waypoints 15
Manual User Waypoint Editing 16
Graphical User Waypoint Editing 17
Editing User Airports 18
Flight Plans 18
Manual Flight Plan Building and Editing 19
Manually Inserting a Waypoint into a Flight Plan and Manual DIRECT TO 20
Graphical Viewing and Editing of Flight Plans 23
Airways Flight Planning 25
MAP MODE SCREENS 26
Data Interrogation and Graphical DIRECT TO 27
Airport Information 28
Beacon Information 29
General Icon Information 30
Airspace Interrogation 30
NAV MENU SCREENS 32
Selecting a Flight Plan 34
Ten Nearest 36
Airports 36
Beacons 37
MAP MODE WITH NAV INFORMATION 39
Viewing En-route ETA’s and Direct-To Page 40
Direct To 41
Arrival at an En-route User Waypoint 42
Arrival at Your Final Destination 43
Alternative Navigation Map Modes 44
TOPO ON / TOPO OFF Large Text Mode 44
TOPO ON / TOPO OFF CDI (Pseudo CDI) Mode: 44
DEMO MODE 47
E6-B CALCULATOR 49
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Density Altitude/TAS/Winds Aloft Calculator 49
Vertical Navigation (VNAV) 50
Trip/Fuel Planning 52
Sunset/Sunrise Calculator. 53
APPENDIX A SETUP SCREENS 1
SETUP SCREENS 1
Map Setup Screens 1
NAV Mode Setup 7
Personal Identification Number (PIN) Setup 9
Auto Power-On Lock 11
Installation and Diagnostic Screens 13
Screen Position Setup 13
View Logs 14
Clear Memory 15
Data In/Out 17
APPENDIX B WARNING SCREENS 1
RAM Lost Warning 1
Memory Battery Warning 1
PIN Lock Warning 2
Lock Out Warning 2
New Data Card Warning 3
APPENDIX C MEMORY CARDS 1
MEMORY CARDS 1
Data Areas 1
Changing the memory card 1
Minimum Safe Altitudes (MSA) 2
Flight Plan building. 2
During Flight 2
Worldwide ICAO Codes. 3
APPENDIX D HOW DOES GPS WORK? 1
INTRODUCTION TO GPS 1
What Is GPS? 1
How Does It Work? 1
Accuracy and Reliability 2
APPENDIX E DIFFERENTIAL FUNCTIONS (SKYMAP IIIC ONLY) 1
DIFFERENTIAL GPS 1
What Is DGPS? 1
How Does DGPS Work? 1
Uses Of DGPS 2
Data Connection 2
APPENDIX F SERIAL DATA OUTPUT SENTENCES 1
SERIAL DATA FORMATS 1
NMEA 0183 Data Format 1
NMEA – RMC Sentence 1
NMEA – GGA Sentence. 1
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NMEA – RMB Sentence 1
Notes on the RMB sentence 2
RS-232C AR-NAV Data Format 3
Notes on the AR-NAV sentence. 3
APPENDIX G SERVICE AND WARRANTY 1
APPENDIX H PREVIOUS SOFTWARE RELEASES 1
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SECTION 1 BASIC OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
All of us at Honeywell congratulate you on choosing this product. You are now the owner
of one of the most sophisticated yet simple-to-use navigational aids available today. We
understand you probably can't wait to see it in action but before you try to use it do please
take the time to read through this Manual and understand its many interesting and useful
features. Time spent in familiarising yourself with your new Bendix/King unit will be more
than repaid by trouble-free operation later, and more importantly safe and accurate
navigation.
We have made the operation of this unit as intuitive as possible through the use of soft
keying and on-screen help, thus reducing users' dependence on the Manual. You should
very quickly find that handling it efficiently and expertly becomes second nature to you. Don't
be afraid to experiment. No matter which Key you activate, your unit will not be damaged. If
you do get into a mess, simply switch off and back on again to reset all functions. We must
mention just one word of caution. Never remove the memory card whilst the unit is
switched on and never attempt to switch the unit on when there is no memory card
fitted.
Whichever model of our equipment you have chosen, we at Honeywell are sure you will be
pleased with its performance. We thank you for your custom and wish you many happy
and safe hours flying.
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WARNING
The Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation is operated by the Department
of Defence (DoD) of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. Although declared fully operational on July 17th 1995, the system is still
under development and subject to changes, which could affect the accuracy and
performance of all GPS equipment.
Use this equipment at your own risk. Your new Bendix/King equipment is a precision
navigation aid but like any navigational aid it can be misused or misinterpreted and so
become unsafe. You are strongly advised to read and fully understand this Manual before
using it. Your unit has a DEMO MODE or simulation facility that allows you to practice with it
before you begin using it for actual navigation.
Whenever you are using the unit for navigation in the air you should treat it as a
supplemental navigation system. You should always carefully compare indications from
your Bendix/King equipment with the information available from all other navigation sources
including NDB’s, VOR’s, DME's, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, any discrepancies
observed should be resolved immediately.
The altitude calculated by GPS equipment is geometric height above a theoretical mean sea
level of a mathematically calculated ellipsoid that approximates to the shape of the earth.
This altitude can differ significantly from that displayed by your pressure altimeter. You must
therefore NEVER USE GPS ALTITUDE FOR VERTICAL NAVIGATION OR TERRAIN
CLEARANCE.
The coloured terrain elevation feature is provided solely as an aid to visual identification of
terrain features and must never be used for terrain clearance.
The European Obstacle Data has been generated from each of the countries AIP en-route
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navigation obstacles section. The respective national authorities do not guarantee that the
AIP details are correct or that the list of obstacles is complete.
This equipment is not a replacement for your chart. It is intended as an aid to VFR
navigation only. The database within the equipment has been compiled from the latest
official information available, and although every care has been taken in the compilation,
the manufacturers will not be held responsible for any inaccuracy or omissions therein.
WARNING
Your Bendix/King product is of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated
with care. The suggestions below will help you enjoy the product for many years.
• Keep the Skymap and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small
children.
• Keep the Skymap dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids containing minerals will
corrode the electronic circuits.
• Do not use or store the Skymap in dusty, dirty areas as its components may be
damaged.
• Do not store the Skymap in excessively hot areas. High temperatures can shorten
the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt plastics.
• Do not store the Skymap in excessively cold areas and try to avoid transferring the
unit suddenly from a cold to a warm environment. When the unit warms up to its
normal temperature, condensation can form inside, which may damage the
electronic circuits. If you suspect that there may be internal condensation, allow the
unit to warm up slowly and the condensation to clear of its own accord before
applying power.
• Do not attempt to open the casing. Only trained and qualified Honeywell technicians
can service and repair your unit. Other than the data card the Skymap contains no
user-serviceable parts. Non-expert handling may damage the Skymap.
• Do not drop or knock the Skymap. Rough handling may damage the case or
internal components.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the
Skymap. Wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
• Do not dispose of the Skymap by fire.
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DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Definitions
alphabetic: any of the following characters (b/ is a space):
b/ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
alphanumeric: any of the following characters (b/ is a space):
b/ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789
baud: bits per sec
barometric altitude: pressure altitude corrected for barometric altimeter setting
bearing to waypoint: bearing from the present position to the active waypoint measured
clockwise relative to true or magnetic north (true is implied unless magnetic is specified)
cross track error: distance from the present position to the nearest point on the desired
course, and the direction (right or left) from the desired course to the present position
cursor field: a character position or group of adjacent character positions on which a
cursor can appear
data entry field: A data entry field is a data field where the ENTER, SET or SELECT
button must be pressed before data entered in the field becomes effective. A data entry
field can be a single or multiple character cursor field. During data entry, the active cursor
field remains reverse video.
data field: a character position or group of adjacent character positions which display a
single data item; a data field may be a single character cursor field, or may contain
multiple characters.
data list: an ordered list of data elements which a given cursor field can accept
desired track: The angle, which the desired flight path makes with respect to true north at
the point nearest the present position. Magnetic desired track uses the local magnetic
variation.
destination: If the active waypoint is not in the active flight plan, the active waypoint is the
destination. If the active waypoint is in the active flight plan, the final waypoint in the flight
plan is the destination.
distance to waypoint: distance from the present position to the active waypoint
en route safe altitude: the highest minimum safe altitude which will be encountered for a
given flight path (present position to destination, via flight plan if appropriate; or a flight
path being analysed by trip planning)
ground speed: absolute value of the rate of change of position
headwind: difference between true airspeed and ground speed when true airspeed is
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more than ground speed
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knots: Nautical miles per hour
minimum safe altitude: Minimum safe altitude is the highest minimum off route altitude
for any sector within a 10 N.M. square centred at a given position. A minimum off route
altitude of 7000 feet or less clears all known obstructions and terrain in a sector by 1000
feet; a minimum off route altitude greater than 7000 feet clears all terrain by 2000 feet. A
sector is an area bounded by a 1º latitude/longitude grid.
RAIM: Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring - A technique whereby a GPS receiver
determines the integrity of the GPS navigation signals by a consistency check among
redundant pseudo range measurements.
scrolling region: a set of consecutive cursor fields which display a portion of a scroll list;
"scroll up" means that the data item in each cursor field in the scrolling region moves to the
preceding cursor field. The data item in the first cursor field disappears from the page, and
the last cursor field displays the next item in the scroll list; "scroll down" is the opposite. If
there is other data associated with the data in the cursor fields (such as waypoint numbers
in flight plans), it also moves.
selected course: The angle, which the desired flight path makes with respect to true
north at the active waypoint. Magnetic selected course uses the magnetic variation at the
active waypoint; if the active waypoint is a VOR, the magnetic variation stored for that
VOR is used.
special use airspace: any of the following: prohibited area, restricted area, warning area,
alert area, MOA, Class CARSA, Class BTCA, unknown, danger, caution, training, CTA, or
TMA type
standard rate turn: 3º/sec
tailwind: difference between ground speed and true airspeed when ground speed is more
than true airspeed
terminal waypoints: waypoints that are duplicated within a country code or "unnamed"
waypoints associated with an approach that are assigned to distinct airports
time to waypoint: distance to waypoint divided by ground speed
track: angle of the aircraft's path over the ground measured clockwise relative to true or
magnetic north (true is implied unless magnetic is specified)
Acronyms and Abbreviations.
AC: alternating current
ACT: active (waypoint or flight plan)
ADF: automatic direction finder
ANSI: American National Standards Institute
APT: airport
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ARTCC: air route traffic control centre
ASCII: American standard code for information interchange
ATC: air traffic control
ATF: aerodrome traffic frequency
ATIS: automatic terminal information service
A/C: aircraft
baud: or Baud Rate; a measurement of data transmission speed
BRG: bearing
CAA: Civil Aviation Authority
CAS: calibrated airspeed
COM: communication
CDI: course deviation indicator
CTA: control area
CTAF: common traffic advisory frequency
CTR: centre
CWI: continuous wave interference
dB: decibels
DC: direct current
DIS: distance
DME: distance measuring equipment
DOD: United States Department of Defence
DOT: United States Department of Transportation
EFIS: electronic flight instrument system
ELT: emergency locator transmitter
ESA: en route safe altitude
ETE: estimated time en route
FAA: Federal Aviation Administration
FAF: final approach fix
FAR: Federal Aviation Regulations
FPL: flight plan
FPM: feet per minute
FSS: flight service station
ft: feet
FT: feet
G: gravitational acceleration = 32.2 ft/sec
2
= 9.8 m/sec2
GAL: gallons
GPS: Global Positioning System
hr: hour
HSI: horizontal situation indicator
Hz: hertz
IAF: initial approach fix
IAP: instrument approach procedure
IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IFR: instrument flight rules
in.: inches
INT: intersection
kHz: kilohertz
Kt.: knots
KΩ: kilohms
LAT: latitude
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LB: pounds
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LED: light emitting diode
LON: longitude
LONG: longitude
LRU: line replaceable unit
m: meters
mA: milliamperes
MATZ: Military air traffic zone
MAHP: missed approach holding point
MAP: missed approach point
mB: millibars
MF: mandatory frequency
MHz: megahertz
mi: statute miles
min: minutes
MOA: military operation area
MSA: minimum safe altitude
msec: milliseconds
NDB: non-directional beacon
N.M.: nautical miles
NPA: non-precision approach
NVM: non-volatile memory
OBI: Omni-directional bearing indicator
OBS: Omni-directional bearing selector
PETE: pointer ETE
RAD: radial
RAM: random access memory
REF: reference
RMI: radio magnetic indicator
RTCA: Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
SA: Selective Availability (intentional errors introduced by the DoD)
SAT: static air temperature
sec: seconds
SID: Standard Instrument Departure
SNR: signal to noise ratio
STAR: Standard Terminal Arrival Route
SUP: supplemental waypoint
TAS: true airspeed
TAT: total air temperature
TD: time difference
TMA: terminal control area
TSO: technical standard order
UTC: universal co-ordinated time (same as Greenwich Mean Time)
V: volts
VHF: very high frequency
VNAV: vertical navigation
VOR: very high frequency Omni-directional radio range
W: Watts
wpt: waypoint
sec: microsecond
P
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PV: microvolts
Ω: ohms
ºC: degrees Celsius
ºF: degrees Fahrenheit
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A QUICK LOOK AT YOUR UNIT
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Skymap IIIC Front View
Skymap IIIC Rear View
KEY TO DRAWINGS
1. Joystick
2. Function Keys
3. ON / OFF / Brightness control
4. Full Colour TFT Liquid Crystal Display.
5. Leg Strap Slot.
6. Accessory Mounting Point.
7. Rear Cover Fasteners.
8. Antenna Socket (Skymap IIIC only)
9. Power/Data Connector.
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Skymap IIIC Rear View - Back Case Removed
KEY TO DRAWING
8. Antenna Socket (Skymap IIIC only)
9. Power/Data Connector.
10. Memory Card.
11. Cooling Air Intake (do not block).
12. Cooling Air Exhaust (do not block).
13. Rear Case Earth Tab (do not bend).
14. Serial number and modification level tag.
Standard Accessories
SM2100 Portable Antenna with Cable and Suction Cup (Skymap IIIC only)
SM2104 Carrying Case
SM2200 Leg Strap
SM2207 Cigar Adapter Cable (Skymap IIIC only)
SM2102 Power/Data Cable (Tracker IIIC only)
SM2105 Pilots Guide
SM2106 Getting Started Card
Optional Accessories
SM2201 Yoke Mount
SM2204 Panel Mount
SM2213 Panel Mount with Power/SMB Connector
SM2202 Rack Mount
SM2209 Gimbal Mount
SM2228 Pedestal Mount
SM2203 Avionics Interface Module (AIM)
KA92 Low Profile External Antenna
SM2212 SMB to BNC Adapter
SM2101 Antenna Extension Lead
SM2225/6/7 AC Power Adapter
SMP514 PC Interface Cable
FM25/26/2700 Flight Manager PC Software
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This section of the Manual explains how your Bendix/King unit should be used and
provides you with an overview of the software architecture and screen presentation.
This manual provides a detailed explanation of each of the individual screens that your
Bendix/King unit displays, and will take you step by step through each of them. To simplify
this process each screen is numbered and indexed at the front of this Manual for
reference. For those users who wish to get stuck into operating the system immediately,
the Quick Reference Section of the Manual has been designed to get you up and running.
The operating system of the Bendix/King Skymap IIIC and Tracker IIIC has been
developed from the highly successful Skymap II software. This operating system greatly
reduces the number of key presses necessary to activate the various functions, especially
those most frequently used in the air. The provision of a joystick makes it considerably
simpler to operate the unit and allows you fast and efficient access to most functions.
Soft Keying
You will notice that a label is drawn alongside each valid key. Whenever a new function is
selected, by pressing a valid key, a new screen is displayed along with its new key labels.
This capability of drawing key labels that are only applicable to a particular screen is
referred to as ‘soft keying’, and allows one key to perform multiple functions without the
complications of multiple key presses on a conventional keypad.
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For the purpose of describing the function of a particular key in this Manual, assume that
all the keys on the pictured screen drawings are numbered 1 - 5 from top to bottom. The
ensuing text will use this numbering sequence to refer to each specific key. The number
shown alongside the pictured screen drawings refers to the number of the screen, which is
called when that key is pressed. By using these numbers it is possible to follow the paths
through the operating system for all functions. If the word RET is printed next to a key, this
means that after the key function is performed the same screen is RETurned. A good
example of this is ZOOM IN. All screen drawings show the full Skymap IIIC version of
software in Landscape Standard mode. Variations affecting Tracker IIIC are described in
the accompanying text.
Screen Orientation
The Skymap IIIC and Tracker IIIC software can be run in one of four display modes and so
allows you to mount the unit either horizontally (either Landscape Standard or Inverse) or
vertically (either Portrait Standard or Inverse). This enables the user to configure the unit
for either left or right handed operation or place the keys along the left, right, top or bottom
edges of the case. The default setting on first switch on is Landscape Standard, and it is
this mode that is used to illustrate the functions of your unit in this Manual. Refer to Map
Setup Screens in the Setup Screens section of this manual if you wish to alter your screen
orientation.
Software Architecture
The software in your Bendix/King unit is tree structured, an analogy can therefore be
drawn between the trunk of a tree and MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU is the heart of the
operating structure and can be accessed by pressing the HELP key after power up or the
MAIN MENU key at any other time.
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P
L
A
N
Figure 1 Software Architecture Diagram
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MAIN MENU has 5 main software branches, which in turn have their own sub software
branches. The diagram above depicts the complete tree structure and will serve as a
good point of reference whilst you are familiarising yourself with your unit.
GPS
STATUS
Shows satellite signal strength, allows UTC,
local offset, date and position to be set, which
will speed up the initialisation of your unit.
FLIGHT
Allows user defined user waypoints and flight
plans to be edited/created.
EDIT FPLN
Allows user defined flight plans to be edited
/created either manually or visually.
USER
WPTS
Allows user defined waypoints, airports and
marker functions to be edited/created either
manually or visually.
DEMO
MODE
Allows you to practice operating the unit on the
ground using a built-in simulator.
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NOTE PAD
SETUP
Allows up to 4000 characters of text, previously
downloaded from a PC using Flight Manager™
software to be viewed. This Key is only available
if DEMO MODE is not running. DEMO MODE
can only be selected from the first screen after
switching on the unit.
E6-B CALC
TAS/WIND
Allows the E6-B Calculator to be used.
Allows density altitude, TAS and winds aloft to
be calculated.
V NAV
TRIP/FUEL
SUNSET/
RISE
Allows vertical navigation to be Setup.
Allows fuel and trip information to be calculated.
Allows sunset and sunrise times to be
calculated.
Allows Setup of map, navigation and
input/output characteristics.
MAP
SETUP
Allows all map functions to be customised,
including map orientation, airport names, map
units, map datum, display orientation, language,
minimum runway length/surface, extended track,
auto zoom, zoom level map de-clutter facility,
data logging rate and position reporting.
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NAV
SETUP
PIN SETUP
INST &
DIAGS
MAP
This is the primary operating mode of the unit.
NAV MENU
FLIGHT
Allows all the NAV functions to be customised,
including CDI scale, CDI display, CDI alarm,
arrival alarm, auto next leg/leg selection
philosophy, turn anticipation, flight plan display
and alarms.
Allows the PIN security function to be Setup.
Allows installation and diagnostics for data
input/output and GPS receiver (Skymap IIIC
only) to be performed. Flight logs can be viewed
and various sections of memory can be cleared
from here.
Accesses all navigation functions and MSA
information. Joystick toggles NAV Mode.
Allows a flight plan to be selected and edited.
PLAN
NEAR
APTS
Allows emergency search of 10 nearest airports,
providing information and DIRECT TO capability.
Includes Jeppesen and user defined airports
which satisfies the minimum runway length and
surface requirements.
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There are short cuts, which allow you to get to the primary operating mode, MAP mode,
more easily; but in general if you wish to get to a specific function in another branch of
software, work your way back up the present branch to MAIN MENU by pressing either the
SAVE & EXIT, PREV PAGE or MAIN MENU key. Then select the branch of software that
contains the desired function you wish to access.
DIRECT TO
NEAR
NAVAID
SAVE WPT
Allows the user to perform a “goto” or DIRECT
Allows emergency search of 10 nearest beacons
(VOR's and NDB's), providing information and
DIRECT TO capability.
Allows your present co-ordinates to be saved in
the next available user waypoint number.
TO any point in the internal or user defined
database. It may also be used to obtain
information on any point in the database.
Memory Locations
In the function descriptions, three types of memory, RAM, NVM and Memory Card, are
mentioned. You may find it useful to know where various types of information are stored in
order to make best use of the equipment. The RAM (Random Access Memory) is built into
the unit and is used to store all user-defined data such as User waypoints and Flight plans.
The RAM is maintained by battery power from an internal Lithium cell, which should be
replaced by your Bendix/King dealer every three years to prevent loss of user-defined data.
The NVM (Non Volatile Memory) is also built into the unit. It stores initialisation data, serial
number, PIN number and performance log details. This memory is non-volatile which means
it is retained even if the memory battery is removed. If you choose to activate the PIN
number security feature (similar to that available on many car radios) the non-volatile nature
of the NVM ensures your PIN cannot be tampered with or erased. The Memory Card is used
to hold the operating system and the database. The memory card can be replaced
periodically in order to upgrade the operating system and update the database.
Screen Icons
When showing any map screen - airports, beacons, towns, intersections, user waypoints and
many other data classes are represented by symbols or icons, many of which are user
selectable in the Map Setup Screens. Please refer to the Setup Screens Section of this
Manual for further details.
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POWER AND ANTENNA CONSIDERATIONS
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Power
Your unit is designed to operate from an external source providing a voltage between 10V
to 33V DC. An optional AC Power (either 110V or 220/240V) Adapter is also available as
an accessory for home use.
A pre-wired connector is supplied with your unit. The tail end of which either has a Cigar
Adapter (Skymap IIIC) or flying leads (Tracker IIIC). The cable uses four coloured cores
and a braided screen.
The red and blue cores of the cable should be connected to any DC supply between 10
and 33 Volts, capable of supplying 2 Amps.
1. Connect the RED core via a 3 Amp fuse to the positive (+) side of a 10V-33V DC
power source.
2. Connect the BLUE core and the braided screen to the negative (-) side of the same
power source.
You may also power your unit from a 12 or 24 volt automobile type cigarette lighter socket.
However certain of these lack proper circuit protection and may provide an unreliable
supply so we recommend that wherever possible an approved aircraft power source be
installed by a licensed radio engineer.
The yellow and green cores are the data in (yellow) and data out (green) lines. If your unit
is a Tracker IIIC, the yellow core (data in) should be connected to the data output line of
your GPS. Refer to the Data Input Section of this Manual for more details.
If your unit is a Skymap IIIC, the yellow core (data in) can also be connected to the data
output line of another GPS, if required and the Skymap IIIC can be switched to Tracker
mode and used as a repeater for that GPS.
Your unit also has a differential serial data input and external alarm outputs available on
the 9 way connector for optional use. The green core of the cable is connected to the
serial data output pin and may be used to drive an AirData computer, a plotter or a data
recording device (see SECTION 3 APPENDIX F for details of data output).
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The data presented across the data output pins is controlled by the settings on Screen 35,
Data Input/Output Setup and Test Screen. If you want to connect an external audio
annunciator to your unit, do so in accordance with the following drawing and activate it’s
operation on Screen 23, NAV Mode Customisation Screen by setting EXTERNAL ALARM
to ON.
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If you are not planning to connect either the green or yellow cores, please cut them back
and insulate the cut end. Please do not make connection to pins 3, 6 or 7.
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Antenna Considerations (Skymap IIIC only)
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The Skymap IIIC is supplied with a portable antenna that is convenient for use in
circumstances where the unit is removed from the aircraft regularly. Your Bendix/King
dealer can advise you on other antenna options to suit different applications or improve
performance.
When positioning the portable antenna, always ensure that the domed (the opposite
side to that which carries the CE marking) face of the antenna is facing straight up
to the sky and can “see” a large area of the sky, preferably right down to the
horizon. In order to provide a 3-dimensional fix, Skymap IIIC needs to receive signals
simultaneously from at least four satellites.
The radio signals from the GPS Navstar satellites are transmitted in an extremely high
frequency band (1.5GHz). They can be regarded as having approximately the same
penetration capabilities as light. This means that they are able to penetrate only
transparent or very thin materials and will be blocked by almost any material that blocks
light.
At least four and at times up to twelve GPS satellites should be in view from any place in
the world at any time. These can, however, be absolutely anywhere in the sky and so, to
ensure uninterrupted navigation it is essential that the antenna has direct line-of-sight
contact with as much sky as possible.
If the position in which you wish to locate your Skymap IIIC is shielded from the sky and
the standard antenna cable is not long enough for an acceptable installation bearing the
above guidelines in mind, you may choose one of several options for remote antenna
sitting. The simplest is to use the Bendix/King remote antenna extension cable. This
allows the portable antenna to be extended by a further 6ft (2 metres) thereby allowing
mounting up to 12ft (4 meters) away from the main unit. The antenna may be held in
place there by using the rubber suction cup supplied (which should be slotted into the key
hole in the antenna bracket) or fixed permanently in position by using the countersunk
screw mounting holes in the antenna bracket. The rubber suction cup is ideal for
temporary use in vehicles and light aircraft. The portable antenna is only splash proof and
not fully waterproof. Never mount this antenna permanently outside.
For permanent external antenna mounting an external magnetic mount antenna is
available for ground vehicles and an external low profile "tear drop" style antenna for
aircraft. For more information about these accessories please contact your Bendix/King
dealer.
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SECTION 2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
This Section of the Manual is designed to provide you with a quick reference guide into the
operation of your Bendix/King unit; taking you step by step through the most common
functions. If more detail is required, please refer to the appropriate Sections in this
Manual. The information contained within this Section is equally applicable to the Tracker
IIIC as it is to the Skymap IIIC. Where the Tracker IIIC operation differs, the differences
are explained in italic text after each paragraph.
INTRODUCTION
Your Bendix/King unit is operated via a joystick, a series of 5 soft keys, and a rotary
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ON/OFF switch. The joystick allows movement of the pointer in MAP mode and is used
for all forms of data entry or selection.
The appropriate key labels for a p
page are configured in software and
drawn alongside the appropriate black
key. The rotary ON/OFF switch is used
for adjusting the brightness of your
screen.
articular
This screen is displayed, giving a w
regarding the expiry date of the
Jeppesen
acknowledged before you can continue.
Please refer to APPENDIX G for details
on obtaining data updates.
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data. This must be
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INITIALISING YOUR UNIT
When an antenna is attached and has a good all round view of the sky, the unit will
achieve a position fix within 15 minutes. Ensuring that your GPS has rough UTC, date and
position information can significantly speed up this process. To check this switch on the
unit, select the HELP key followed by GPS STAT
US.
Altering UTC &
DATE, followed by ADJUST UTC. Use
the joystick to adjust the time, and then
press SET. Now select ADJUST DATE
and use the joystick to adjust the date,
and then press SET followed by GPS
STATUS. Option not available after the
GPS has determined the correct time.
DATE: Select UTC &
Altering Present Position: Select SET
POSN, and use the joystick to adjust the
latitude and longitude to your
approximate position and then
SET. Alternatively select SET POSN
and then VIEW MAP. Move the joystic
on the map to your approximate position (using the ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT keys where
applicable). Once there select SET POSN to change the position. Option not availabl
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