Eagle Electronics 642c iGPS User Manual
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Pub. 988-0152-161
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IntelliMap 642c iGPS
Mapping GPS Receiver
Installation and Operation
Instructions
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!............................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: ......................................................... 2
How GPS Works ................................................................................. 4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS......................................................... 6
How to use this manual: typographical conventions ........................ 8
Arrow Keys ...................................................................................... 8
Keyboard.......................................................................................... 8
Menu Commands ............................................................................ 8
Instructions = Menu Sequences ..................................................... 8
Section 2: Installation & Accessories....................................... 11
Preparations...................................................................................... 11
Power Connections ........................................................................... 11
NMEA Cable Connections................................................................ 14
NMEA Wiring................................................................................ 14
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or Portable ......................................... 14
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation.................................. 17
Other Accessories ............................................................................. 18
Section 3: Basic GPS Operations ............................................... 21
Keyboard ........................................................................................... 21
Power/lights on and off..................................................................... 22
Main Menu........................................................................................ 22
Pages ................................................................................................. 24
Satellite Status Page .................................................................... 24
Navigation Page ............................................................................ 26
Map Page ....................................................................................... 28
Background map vs. MapCreate map content............................. 30
Resize Window command ............................................................. 32
Basic GPS Quick Reference.............................................................. 34
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys................... 35
Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor ....................................... 36
Searching .......................................................................................... 36
Set a Waypoint.................................................................................. 38
Navigate To a Waypoint................................................................... 41
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint ............................................. 42
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint.................................................... 42
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map................................................ 43
Navigate to a Point of Interest......................................................... 44
Creating and Saving a Trail............................................................. 44
Displaying a Saved Trail .................................................................. 46
Navigating Trails.............................................................................. 46
Visual Trailing .............................................................................. 47
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Navigate a Trail ............................................................................ 47
Navigate a Back Trail................................................................... 49
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files................................... 50
Cancel Navigation ............................................................................ 52
Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations...................................... 53
Find Distance Current Position to Another Location ..................... 53
Find Distance From Point to Point.................................................. 53
Icons .................................................................................................. 54
Create Icon on Map....................................................................... 54
Create Icon at Current Position ................................................... 54
Delete an Icon................................................................................ 54
Navigate to an Icon ....................................................................... 55
Routes................................................................................................ 55
Create and Save a Route .............................................................. 56
Delete a Route ............................................................................... 58
Edit a Route Name........................................................................ 59
Edit Route Waypoints................................................................... 59
Navigate a Route........................................................................... 59
Navigate a Route in Reverse ........................................................ 61
Trails ................................................................................................. 62
Delete a Trail................................................................................. 62
Edit a Trail Name ......................................................................... 62
Edit a Trail Color .......................................................................... 62
Edit a Trail Pattern ...................................................................... 63
Utilities ............................................................................................. 63
Alarm Clock................................................................................... 63
Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator.................................................. 63
Trip Calculator .............................................................................. 63
Trip Down Timer........................................................................... 63
Trip Up Timer ............................................................................... 63
Waypoints ......................................................................................... 64
Delete a Waypoint......................................................................... 64
Edit a Waypoint ............................................................................ 64
Selecting a Waypoint .................................................................... 65
Set a Waypoint by Average Position ............................................ 65
Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position...................................... 65
Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options .................................. 67
Alarms ............................................................................................... 67
Check MMC Files and Storage Space.............................................. 68
Communications Port Configuration............................................... 68
Configure NMEA .............................................................................. 69
Coordinate System Selection ........................................................... 70
Customize Page Displays ................................................................. 71
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GPS Simulator .................................................................................. 72
Initialize GPS.................................................................................... 74
Map Auto Zoom................................................................................. 74
Map Data .......................................................................................... 74
Earth Map Detail .......................................................................... 75
Pop-up Map Information .............................................................. 75
Draw Map Boundaries .................................................................. 75
Fill Water With White .................................................................. 75
Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid) .............................. 75
Map Datum Selection ....................................................................... 76
Map Detail Category Drawn ............................................................ 77
Map Fix ............................................................................................. 77
Map Orientation ............................................................................... 79
NauticPath USA Marine Charts................................................... 80
Nautical Chart Notes.................................................................... 80
Port Information ........................................................................... 81
Tidal Current Information............................................................ 82
Tide Information ........................................................................... 84
Navionics
Charts............................................................................. 85
Overlay Data..................................................................................... 86
Pop-up Help ...................................................................................... 88
Reset Options.................................................................................... 89
Require WAAS .................................................................................. 89
Screen Contrast and Brightness ...................................................... 90
Set Language .................................................................................... 91
Set Local Time .................................................................................. 91
Show WAAS Alarm........................................................................... 91
Software Version Information.......................................................... 92
Sounds Menu .................................................................................... 92
Track Smoothing............................................................................... 93
Trail Options..................................................................................... 93
Delete All Trails ............................................................................ 94
Update Trail Option...................................................................... 94
Update Trail Criteria.................................................................... 94
Trail Update Rate ......................................................................... 94
Delete Trail.................................................................................... 95
New Trail....................................................................................... 95
Trail Visibility and Other Trail Options...................................... 95
Transparency .................................................................................... 96
Units of Measure .............................................................................. 97
Section 6: Searching ..................................................................... 99
Find Addresses ............................................................................... 100
Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor ........................................ 103
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Find Interstate Highway Exits ...................................................... 103
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) ................................. 105
Find Streets or Intersections ......................................................... 107
Find a Street ............................................................................... 107
Find an Intersection.................................................................... 108
Find Waypoints............................................................................... 110
Section 7: Supplemental Material ........................................... 113
WARNING!
A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD
TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION.
When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), a GPS unit will show
the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the
waypoint regardless of obstructions. Therefore, the prudent navigator will not
only take advantage of all available navigation tools when traveling to a waypoint, but will also visually check to make sure a clear, safe path to the waypoint
is always available.
When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle, the vehicle operator is solely responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner. Vehicle operators
must maintain full surveillance of all pertinent driving, boating or flying conditions at all times. An accident or collision resulting in damage
to property, personal injury or death could occur if the operator of a
GPS-equipped vehicle fails to pay full attention to travel conditions and
vehicle operation while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
WARNING!
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Section 1: Read Me First!
How this manual can get you out on the road, fast!
Welcome to the exciting world of digital GPS! We know you're anxious
to begin navigating, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the
IntelliMap
or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your compact, wide-screen, mapping GPS receiver.
First, we want to thank you for buying an Eagle GPS unit. Whether
you're a first time user or a professional fisherman, you'll discover that
your IntelliMap 642c iGPS is easy to use, yet capable of handling demanding navigation tasks. When you team your unit with our custom
mapping software MapCreate 6, you have an incredible combination.
You won't find another GPS unit with this much power and this many
features for this price!
Our goal for this book is to get you on the road fast, with a minimum of
fuss. Like you, we'd rather spend more time navigating and less time
reading the manual!
So, we designed our book so that you don't have to read the whole thing
from front to back for the information you want. At the start (or end) of
each segment, we'll tell you what content is coming up next. If it's a
concept you're already familiar with, we'll show you how and where to
skip ahead for the next important topic. We've also made it easy to look
up any tips you may need from time to time. Here's how:
The manual is organized into 7 sections. This first section is an introduction to Eagle GPS. It tells you the basics you need to know before
you can make the unit look around and tell you where you are.
Section 2 will help you install your unit. We'll show you how to get the
MultiMedia Card (MMC) correctly installed inside the unit. We'll also
tell you about some of the available accessories.
Section 3 covers Basic GPS Operation. It will show you how easy it is to
run the IntelliMap 642c, right out of the box. This section features a
one-page GPS Quick Reference. (If you've already jumped ahead
and figured out how to install the unit yourself, and you just
can't wait any longer, turn to the Quick Reference on page 34
and head for the road with your GPS unit!)
Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one another in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find your
way on the water or in the wilderness quickly.
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642c iGPS and begin installing it, please give us a moment
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After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS experience), you may want to try out some of the IntelliMap 642c's many
advanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced
GPS Operations. This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS command functions, organized in alphabetical order.
When you come to a GPS menu command on the IntelliMap 642c's screen,
you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of contents,
just flipping through Section 3 or scanning through the command portion of
Section 4.
This unit is ready to use right out of the box, but you can fine tune and customize its operation with dozens of options. We describe how to use general
system options along with GPS options in Section 5, System Setup and
GPS Setup Options. Section 5 is organized in alphabetical order.
In Section 6, we go into more detail on one of the IntelliMap 642c's most
remarkable capabilities — Searching. We'll introduce a search example
in the Basic GPS Operation section, but there are so many map items
you can search for, we had to give this function its own section in the
manual! For example, did you know this unit can look up business
phone numbers, functioning as a virtual Yellow Pages? We’ll show you
how in Section 6.
Finally, in Section 7, we offer Supplemental Material, including a list of
the GPS datums used, warranties and customer service information.
Now, if you're into the fine details, glance over the next segment on
specifications to see just how much GPS power your IntelliMap 642c contains. It's important to us (and our power users), but, if you don't care
how many watts of power the unit has, or how many waypoints it can
store, skip ahead to important information on how our GPS works, on
page 4.
Capabilities and Specifications:
General
Display:............................ 5.0" (12.7 cm) diagonal color TFT LCD; pro-
grammable to viewing preference.
Resolution:...................... 640 pixel x 480 pixel resolution; 307,200 total
pixels.
Backlighting:.................. Backlit screen and keypad with multiple
lighting levels for night use.
Input power:................... 10 to 15 volts DC.
Current drain: ............... With lights on: 700 ma.
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Case size:......................... 5.4" H x 6.9" W x 3.4" D (13.8 x 17.6 x 8.6
cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable for
saltwater use.
MMC slots: ...................... One with waterproof door (SD card
compatible).
Recording:........................ MMC & SD cards for recording GPS trip de-
tails and displaying charts or custom maps.
Back-up memory: .......... Built-in memory stores GPS data for dec-
ades. User settings are stored when unit is
turned off.
Languages:...................... 10; menu languages selectable by user.
GPS
Receiver/antenna: ......... Internal; Built-in 12 parallel channel
GPS/WAAS .
Background map:.......... Built-in custom, detailed Eagle map. Con-
tains: enhanced detail of continental U.S.
and Hawaii. Includes more than 60,000 nav
aids and 10,000 wrecks/obstructions in
coastal and Great Lakes waters. Metro
areas, selected major streets/highways and
interstate exit services details included.
Custom mapping: .......... MapCreate
6 software optional; optional
plug and play LEI FreedomMaps offer the
same high-detail without the computer work
of MapCreate. Other plug and play mapping
options include Fishing Hot Spots
LakeMaster
Pro Maps, LEI NauticPath
marine charts and Navionics
Elite,
marine charts.
Mapping memory: ......... Up to 2 gigabytes on one MMC (or SD) card.
Position updates: .......... Every second.
Position points: ............. 1,000 waypoints; 1,000 event marker icons.
Audible alarms: ............. Arrival/off-course/anchor.
Graphic symbols for
waypoints or event
marker icons: ................. 42.
Routes:............................. 100, up to 100 waypoints per route.
Plot Trails: ...................... 10 savable; up to 10,000 points per trail.
Zoom range:.................... 40 ranges; 0.02 to 4,000 miles.
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NOTE:
The above memory capacities refer only to the IntelliMap 642c's onboard memory. The amount of GPS data you can record and save for
recall later is limited only by the number and size of MMC cards you
have.
NOTICE!
The storage temperature range for your IntelliMap 642c is from -4
degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees
Celsius). Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than
specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This
type of damage is not covered by the warranty. For more informa-
tion, contact the factory's Customer Service Department; phone
numbers are listed on the last page of this manual.
How GPS Works
You'll navigate faster and easier if you understand how the IntelliMap
642c scans the sky to tell you where you are on the earth – and, where
you're going. (But if you already have a working understanding of GPS
receivers and the GPS navigation system, skip on ahead to Section 2,
Installation & Accessories on page 11. If you're new to GPS, read on.
You can later impress your friends with your new-found knowledge.)
First, think of your unit as a small but powerful computer. (But don't
worry — we made it easy to use, so you don't need to be a computer expert to find your way!) The IntelliMap 642c includes a keypad and a
screen with menus so you can tell it what to do. The screen also lets the
unit show your location on a moving map, as well as point the way to
your destination.
This gimbal-mounted IntelliMap 642c uses an internal antenna/receiver module, which makes the whole system work something
like your car radio. But instead of your favorite dance tunes, this receiver tunes in to a couple of dozen GPS satellites circling the earth. (It
will also listen in to the WAAS satellites in orbit, but more about that
in the upcoming segment introducing you to GPS and WAAS.)
Your unit listens to signals from as many satellites as it can "see" above
the horizon, eliminates the weakest signals, then computes its location
in relation to those satellites. Once the IntelliMap 642c figures its latitude and longitude, it plots that position on the moving map shown on
the screen. The whole process takes place several times a second!
The performance doesn't stop there. Stored in the permanent memory
of each unit is a basic background map of the entire world. We lock it in
here at the factory — you can't change or erase this map.
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The background map is suitable for many navigation chores, but for
maximum accuracy and much more detail, you need our optional mapmaking software, MapCreate 6, or one of our special plug-and-play
mapping cards. Some unit features — such as searching for businesses
and addresses — won't work without a custom MapCreate map. There
is so much detail in our background map (and even more in MapCreate)
that we'll describe their contents and differences in Section 3, Basic
GPS Operations, on page 30.
Another portion of the IntelliMap 642c's onboard memory is devoted to
recording GPS navigation information, which includes waypoints, event
marker icons, trails and routes. This lets you look back the way you came.
Think of this data storage like the hard drive memory in a computer or a
tape in a cassette tape recorder. You can save several different GPS data
files, erase 'em and record new ones, over and over again. Like any computer file, these GPS Data Files (file format *.usr) can be shared between Eagle GPS or sonar/GPS units or even personal computers.
This IntelliMap 642c has one more thing in common with a personal
computer. Just as computers have a floppy disk drive for storing and exchanging files, the unit has a slot for an MMC (MultiMedia Card) or SD
card (Secure Digital card) flash memory card. These solid-state memory
devices are about the size of a postage stamp, but can hold data ranging
from 8 MB to 1 GB in size. (Compare that to a floppy disk's 1.44 MB capacity!) This unit uses all that MMC space for two key GPS purposes.
First, you can backup your onboard GPS Data Files by copying them to
the MMC. Since the MMC is removable (like a floppy disk or a cassette
tape), you can store these GPS Data Files on a personal computer
equipped with an MMC card reader. (Or store them on a pocketful of
MMCs, if you don't have a computer.) Our MapCreate mapping software
can save, edit or create its own GPS Data Files, which can be copied to the
MMC and then loaded from the MMC into the unit's memory. (NOTE: No
matter where they come from, GPS Data Files must be loaded from the
MMC into memory before the IntelliMap 642c can use them.)
The other key GPS use for MMCs is storage of special high-detail, custom maps, which you can produce on your computer with our MapCreate software. These MapCreate custom maps contain much greater detail than the basic background map. These Custom Map Files (file
format *.lcm) can also be shared between Eagle GPS or sonar/GPS
units and personal computers.
This unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the
MMC or SD card. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an
MMC containing a map into the IntelliMap 642c.
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Introduction to GPS and WAAS
Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work. You might
be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page
11, so you can mount your IntelliMap 642c and plug in the power. Or
you might want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tutorials easy to skim. If that's the case, move on to "How to Use This Manual" on page 8. But, if you want to understand the current state of satellite navigation, look over this segment describing how GPS and its
new companion WAAS work together to get you where you're going.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) was launched July 17, 1995 by
the United States Department of Defense. It was designed as a 24hour-a-day, 365-days-a-year, all weather global navigation system for
the armed forces of the U.S. and its allies. Civilian use was also available at first, but it was less accurate because the military scrambled
the signal somewhat, using a process called Selective Availability (SA).
GPS proved so useful for civilian navigation that the federal government discontinued SA on May 2, 2000, after the military developed
other methods to deny GPS service to enemy forces. Reliable accuracy
for civilian users jumped from 100 meters (330 feet) under SA to the
present level of 10 to 20 meters (about 30 to 60 feet.)
Twenty-four satellites orbit 10,900 nautical miles above the Earth, passing
overhead twice daily. a series of ground stations (with precisely surveyed
locations) controls the satellites and monitors their exact locations in the
sky. Each satellite broadcasts a low-power signal that identifies the satellite and its position above the earth. Three of these satellites are spares,
unused until needed. The rest virtually guarantee that at least four satellites are in view nearly anywhere on Earth at all times.
A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix.
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The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to
determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to
determine both position and elevation (your height above sea level —
also called altitude). This is called a 3D fix.
Remember, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to
receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS works at
very high frequencies. These signals can be easily blocked by trees,
buildings, an automobile roof, even your body.
Like most GPS receivers, this unit doesn’t have a compass or any other
navigation aid built inside. It relies solely on the signals from the satellites to calculate a position. Speed, direction of travel, and distance
are all calculated from position information. Therefore, in order for the
IntelliMap 642c to determine direction of travel, you must be moving
and the faster, the better. This is not to say that it won’t work at
walking or trolling speeds — it will. There will simply be more "wandering" of the data shown on the display.
GPS alone is plenty accurate for route navigation, but the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration has special aircraft navigation needs that go
beyond basic GPS. Consequently, the FAA has developed a program to
boost GPS performance with its Wide Area Augmentation System
(WAAS). The FAA commissioned the system on July 11, 2003.
WAAS is designed to increase GPS accuracy to within 7.6 meters vertically and horizontally, but according to the FAA, it consistently comes
within 1-2 meters horizontally and 2-3 meters vertically. It does this by
broadcasting correction signals on GPS frequencies. Your unit automatically receives both GPS and WAAS signals.
There are, however, some fringe areas of the U.S., including parts of
Alaska, that do not yet receive robust WAAS coverage. Continued
WAAS development is planned to extend WAAS coverage in the years
to come.
WAAS boosts the accuracy of land GPS navigation, but the system is
designed for aircraft. The satellites are in a fixed orbit around the
Equator, so they appear very low in the sky to someone on the ground
in North America. Aircraft and vessels on open water can get consistently good WAAS reception, but terrain, foliage or even large manmade structures can sometimes block the WAAS signal from ground
receivers.
You'll find that using your GPS receiver is both easy and amazingly
accurate. It’s easily the most accurate method of electronic navigation
available to the general public today.
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Remember that this receiver is only a tool. Always have another
method of navigation available, such as a map or chart and a compass.
Also remember that this unit will always show navigation information
in the shortest line from your present position to a waypoint, regardless
of terrain! It only calculates position, it can’t know what’s between you
and your destination, for example. It’s up to you to safely navigate
around obstacles, no matter how you’re using this product.
How to use this manual: typographical conventions
Many instructions are listed as numbered steps. The keypad and arrow
"keystrokes" appear as boldface type. So, if you're in a real hurry (or
just need a reminder), you can skim the instructions and pick out what
menu command to use by finding the boldface command text. The following paragraphs explain how to interpret the text formatting for
those commands and other instructions:
Arrow Keys
The arrow keys control the movement of dotted cross-hair lines on your
mapping screen called the cursor. The arrow keys help you move
around the menus so you can execute different commands. They are
represented by symbols like these, which denote the down arrow key,
the up arrow, the left arrow and the right arrow: ↓ ↑ ← →.
Keyboard
The other keys perform a variety of functions. When the text refers to a
key to press, the key is shown in bold, sans serif type. For example, the
"Enter/Icons" key is shown as
MENU.
Menu Commands
a menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters,
in a bold sans serif type like this:
you are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action
of some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or
file names you need to select are show in italic type, such as trail name.
Instructions = Menu Sequences
Most functions you perform with this unit are described as a sequence
of key strokes and selecting menu commands. We've written them in a
condensed manner for quick and easy reading.
For example, instructions for navigating a trail would look like this:
1. From the Map Page, press
2. Press ↓ to Trail 1|
ENT|→|↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT.
3. You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a route.
ENT and the "Menu" key is shown as
ROUTE PLANNING. These indicate that
MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.
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4. The wait message disappears and the IntelliMap 642c begins showing navigation information along the trail. Now, begin moving and follow your IntelliMap 642c.
Translated into complete English, step 1 above would mean: "Start on
the Map Page. Press the Menu key twice. Next, repeatedly press (or
press and hold) the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select
(highlight) the My Trails menu command. Finally, press the Enter key."
Step 2 would mean: "Press the down arrow key repeatedly to scroll to
the trail named Trail 1, and press Enter. Next, press the right arrow
key and then the down arrow key to highlight the Navigate command,
then press Enter."
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Notes
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Section 2:
Installation & Accessories
Preparations
You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but
we recommend this installation sequence:
Caution:
You should read over this entire installation section before drilling any holes in your vehicle or vessel!
1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you can
plan how and where to route the power cable. This will help you make
sure you have enough cable length for the desired configuration.
2. Determine the location of your battery or other power connection,
along with the power cable route.
3. Install the power cable and route it to the GPS unit.
4. Mount the GPS unit.
The IntelliMap 642c uses an internal antenna to achieve a GPS
lock. In order to get a strong signal, you need to select a mounting location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.
NOTE:
The IntelliMap 642c is designed for open-cockpit boats, but the unit
will probably work in an automobile or a closed-cockpit boat if it's
mounted with a clear view through the windshield or other windows. This probably will not work if you have a cab-over design
pickup truck camper or motor home, or a boat cabin with limited
visibility. Remember: for optimum operation, this unit should be
mounted in the open with nothing obstructing its view of the sky.
Power Connections
The IntelliMap 642c works from a 12-volt battery system. For the best
results, attach the power cable directly to the battery. You can attach
the power cable to an accessory or power bus, but you might have
problems with electrical interference. Therefore, it's safer to go ahead
and attach the power cable directly to the battery.
CAUTION:
When using the unit in a saltwater environment, we strongly recommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable when
the unit is not in use. When the unit is turned off but still connected
to a power supply, electrolysis can occur in the power cable plug.
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This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with the electri-
3 amp fuse
cal contacts in the cable and the unit's power socket.
In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the power
cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most boat designs.
If that results in electrical interference, or if such a switch is not
available, we recommend connecting direct to the battery and installing an inline switch. This will let you shut off power to the
power cable when the unit is not in use. When you are not using
the unit, you should always shut off power to the power cable, especially when the power cable is disconnected from the unit.
If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, especially the engine's wires. This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gauge wire onto
it. The power cable has two wires, red and black. Red is the positive
lead, black is negative or ground. Make sure to attach the in-line fuse
holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible.
For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or
power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or
power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the
event of a short. It uses a 3-amp fuse.
To unit
Black wire
Power connections for the IntelliMap 642c GPS unit.
Optional power off switch for
saltwater installations
Red wire with
12 volt
battery
WARNING:
This product must be independently fused with the enclosed 3-amp fuse (or equivalent), even if you connect to
a fused accessory or power buss.
If a malfunction happens inside the unit, extensive damage can occur if the enclosed fuse is not used. As with all
electrical devices, this unit could be damaged to a point
that it is not repairable and could even cause harm to the
user when not properly fused.
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CAUTION:
Failure to use the enclosed 3-amp fuse will void your warranty! For
a replacement, use a type 3AG 3-amp fuse.
This unit has reverse polarity protection. No damage will occur if the
power wires are reversed. However, the unit will not work until the
wires are attached correctly.
Rear view of unit
Power Connector
NMEA 0183
Com Port
Power cable
Com port
data wires
(three)
3-amp fuse
12-volt battery
Cable connections.
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NMEA Cable Connections
Yellow (Transmit)
NMEA is a standard communications format for marine electronic
equipment. For example, an autopilot can connect to the NMEA interface on the IntelliMap 642c and receive positioning information. The
IntelliMap 642c can exchange information with any device that transmits or receives NMEA 0183 data, however, a communications cable is
not available for the unit at this time. If you need to create a NMEA
0183 connection, consult customer service. Service contact information
is located in the back of this manual.
See the diagram on the preceding page for general wiring connections.
Read your other product’s owner’s manual for more wiring information.
NMEA Wiring
To exchange NMEA data, the IntelliMap 642c has one NMEA 0183 version 2.0 communication port. Com port one (Com-1) can be used to receive NMEA format GPS data. The com port can also transmit NMEA
format GPS data to another device.
A data cable should contain three wires. Com-1 uses the yellow wire to
transmit, the orange wire to receive and the shield wire for signal
ground.
Orange (Receive) NMEA Transmit
Com-1 to
IntelliMap
Shield (Ground)
Ground
To Other
GPS Receiver
Com-1 wiring to receive NMEA position information
from some other GPS receiver.
NMEA Receive
Com-1 to
IntelliMap
Com-1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information
Shield (Ground)
to another NMEA-compatible device.
Ground
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or Portable
You can install the IntelliMap 642c on the top of a dash with the supplied gimbal bracket. It can also be mounted on a portable power supply.
If you use the supplied bracket, you may be interested in an optional
R-A-M
to a swivel mount. R-A-M offers permanent mounts and temporary mounts
suitable for many vehicle types. See your Eagle dealer or visit the LEI web
site (www.lei-extras.com) for the latest options; accessory ordering infor-
bracket mounting system. This converts the unit's gimbal bracket
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To Other
Device
mation is on the inside back cover of this manual. For a complete look at
the many mounting options, visit the RAM web site at www.rammount.com.
Optional R-A-M mounting system.
Bracket Installation
Mount the IntelliMap 642c in any convenient location, provided there is
clearance behind the unit when it's tilted for the best viewing angle. This
must be a location with a clear view of the sky, so the internal
GPS antenna can lock-on to the satellite signals. You should also
make sure there is enough room behind the IntelliMap 642c to attach the
power cable. (a drawing on the next page shows the dimensions of a gimbal-mounted IntelliMap 642c.)
Holes in the bracket's base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting.
You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin fiberglass panels to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware.
Front
Install the gimbal bracket. Orient the bracket so the arms slope
toward the front of your unit.
Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the power cable. The best
location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location.
This way, the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole, holds
the cable in position and results in a neat installation.
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Some customers, however, prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the
cable hole — it's a matter of personal preference.
72.9
23.4
[0.92]
173.9
[6.85]
[2.87]
137.9
[5.43]
Millimeter
[Inch]
Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the
IntelliMap 642c when mounted on gimbal bracket.
157.9
[6.22]
56.9
[2.24]
After drilling the hole, pass the power cable's bare-wire end down
though the hole from the top.
If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cable with a good marine
caulking compound. (Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening.) No matter what type of installation you prefer, be sure
to leave enough slack in the cable to allow tilting or swiveling the IntelliMap 642c. If you choose to fill in the hole, be sure to position the cable
against the rear edge of the hole as you apply the fill material.
Before positioning the bracket, be sure to hold the cable against the
rear edge of the hole. Then, slide the bracket over the hole and butt the
rear of the bracket base firmly against the cable, thus pinning it in
place against the side of the hole. Finally, fasten the bracket to the
dash. Attach the unit to the gimbal bracket using the supplied gimbal
knobs and washers.
Portable Installation
Like many Eagle products, the IntelliMap 642c is capable of portable
operation by using an optional portable power pack (PPP). The power
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pack expands the uses for your GPS unit. The PPP makes it easy to
transfer your unit from a boat to a car, recreational vehicle, airplane or
other vehicle without drilling and mounting a second bracket. You can
use your unit in your own car or boat, then take it along when riding in
a friend's vehicle that's not equipped with GPS.
Most LEI portable power packs can be used with eight "D" cell alkaline
batteries. Some use an optional sealed, rechargeable battery. For information on the PPP for your unit, see the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this manual.
"D" cell battery
Installing batteries in a typical portal power pack.
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation
Your IntelliMap 642c uses a MultiMedia Card to store information,
such as custom maps, waypoints, trails and other GPS data. The unit
can also use Secure Digital Cards (SD card) to store data.
NOTE:
Throughout this manual, we will use the term MMC, but just remember that your unit can use an MMC or SD card to store data.
Both of these solid-state flash memory devices are about the size of a
postage stamp. An SD card is slightly thicker than an MMC. As this
manual went to press, MMCs and SD cards were available in various
storage capacities up to 2 gigabytes.
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Additional MMC cards are available from LEI Extras; see ordering information inside the back cover of this manual. MMCs and SD cards
are also available at many camera and consumer electronics stores.
The MMC slot is located in a compartment on the front of the case. The
compartment door is located at the lower right corner. The following
figure shows a close-up with the door opened.
MMC groove for card removal
Thumb
screw
Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed.
Insert card face up,
this way
To remove an MMC
1. Open the card compartment door by unscrewing the thumb screw.
The screw should only be finger tight. If it was over-tightened, use a
thumbnail, a coin or a screwdriver to open the door.
2. Just press a finger against the label of the MMC and drag it from the
slot.
3. Close the compartment door and fasten the thumb screw finger tight.
To add an MMC or SD Card
1. Open the card compartment door.
2. Grasp the bottom of the MMC and push the top of the card into the
slot. Once the card is started, use your fingernails to slide it the rest of
the way to the left, until it is firmly seated in the slot.
3. Close the compartment door and fasten the thumb screw finger tight.
Other Accessories
Other accessories include MMC cards, MMC card readers and MapCreate™ 6 custom mapping software for your computer. MMC card readers
are available in USB and parallel port versions.
If these accessories are not available from your dealer, see the accessory ordering information on the inside back cover of this manual.
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MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM (left) MMC card reader for USB ports (right).
Now that you have your IntelliMap 642c installed, move on to Section
3, Basic GPS Operations. There, we'll present a series of step-by-step
tutorials to teach you the basics of GPS navigation.
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Notes
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Section 3: Basic GPS Operations
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This section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tutorials presented in Sec. 3 follow a chronological order. Sec. 4, Advanced
GPS Operations, will discuss other more advanced functions and utilities. Material in Sec. 4 is arranged in alphabetical order.
Before you turn on the unit and find where you are, it's a good idea to
learn about the different keys, the three Page screens and how they all
work together. BUT, if you just can't wait to get outside, turn to the
one-page Quick Reference on page 34.
Keyboard
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3
5
MMC slot access door
IntelliMap 642c GPS unit view showing the Map Page.
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7
6
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1. PWR/LIGHT – The PWR key turns the unit on and off and activates
the backlight.
2. PAGES – Pressing the Pages key and the ← → arrow keys switches
the unit between the four different page screens: Satellite Status Page,
Navigation Page and Map Page.
3. MENU – Press the Menu key to show menus and submenus. This
also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and
highway exits.
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4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through menus,
make menu selections and move around the map.
5. ENT/ICONS – The Enter key allows you to save data, accept values
and execute menu commands. It is also used to create event marker
icons.
6. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear
data or close a menu.
7. WPT – The Waypoint key is used to save and recall waypoints,
search for waypoints and access the waypoint list. It also launches
Point-of-Interest (POI) search menus and is involved in some navigation functions.
8. ZOUT – The Zoom Out key lets you zoom out the screen. On the Map
Page, it lets you see a larger geographic area with less detail.
9. ZIN – The Zoom In key lets you zoom in the screen. On the Map
Page, it lets you see greater detail in a smaller geographic area.
Power/lights on and off
To turn on the unit, press PWR. As the unit powers up, the Map Page is
displayed first. To switch to another page, press
Name|
EXIT.
To turn on the backlight, press PWR again. The unit has three backlight
levels. Repeatedly pressing
PWR will cycle through the backlight set-
tings and turn off the backlight.
Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the
PAGES|← → to Page
PWR key for 3 seconds.
Main Menu
The unit has a Main Menu, which contains some function commands and
some setup option commands. The tutorial lessons in this section will
deal only with functions, the basic commands that make the unit do
something. The GPS will work fine for these lessons right out of the box
with the factory default settings. But, if you want to learn about the
various options, see Sec. 5, System Setup and GPS Setup Options.
You can access the Main Menu from any of the three Page screens by
pressing
display, press
MENU|MENU. To clear the menu screen and return to the page
EXIT.
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Main Menu.
The Main Menu commands and their functions are:
Screen: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen.
Sounds: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and
sets the alarm style.
Transparency: adjusts the level of transparency for menus.
Alarms: turns GPS alarms on or off and changes alarm thresholds.
Route Planning: used to plan, view or navigate a route.
My Trails: shows, creates and deletes plot trails. Also used to navigate
or backtrack a trail.
Cancel Navigation: turns off the various navigation commands. Used
to stop navigating after you have reached your destination.
GPS Setup: sets various GPS receiver options.
System Setup: sets general configuration options.
Sun/Moon Calculations: finds the rising and setting time of the sun
and the moon.
Trip Calculator: shows trip status and statistics.
Timers: controls the up timer, down timer and alarm clock settings.
Browse MMC Files: allows you to view the installed MMC card and
the files it contains.
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Pages
The unit has three Page displays: Satellite Status Page, Navigation
Page and Map Page. They are accessed by pressing the
then using ← → to select a Page. (Clear the Pages Menu by pressing
EXIT.)
Pages Menu showing some Map display options.
Satellite Status Page
The Satellite Status Page, shown in the following images, provides detailed information on the status of the unit's satellite lock-on and position acquisition. To get to the Satellite Status Page: Press the
key, then use ← → to select STATUS. (Clear the Pages Menu by pressing
EXIT.)
PAGES key,
PAGES
No matter what Page you are on, a flashing current position indicator/question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate that
satellite lock has been lost and there is no position confirmed. The Satellite Status Page shows you the quality and accuracy of the current
satellite lock-on and position calculation.
WARNING:
Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers
have stopped flashing!
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