Navionics 11C, 10C User Manual

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11C 10C

User and Installation Guide Manuale d’uso e d’installazione Manuel d’emploi et d’installation

User and Installation Guide

11C 10C

READ THIS WARNING BEFORE USING THE GEONA V

WARNING

THE ELECTRONIC CHART IS AN AID TO NA VIGA TION DESIGNED TO F ACILIT ATE THE USE OF AUTHORIZED GOV ERNMENT CHARTS, NOT TO REPLACE THEM. ONLY OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHAR TS AND NOTICES TO MARINERS CONT AIN ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR THE SAFETY OF NAVIGATION AND, AS ALWAYS, THE CAPTAIN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PROPER USE.

The use of the GEONA V implies knowledge and acceptance of this warning by the user.

NOTE: Technical characteristics and functions described in this manual are subject to

change as a result of improvements or changes to the product. This unit runs Linux, developed under GNU General Public License. Linux is a registered trademark by Linus Torvalds.

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

The GEONAV is a chart plotter that can be interfaced with a GPS receiver, autopilot and other onboard instruments, and allows displaying the boat’s geographical position with respect to an electronic chart. Thanks to the GEONAV and a NAVIONICS Gold™ electronic chart, you will never get lost even in case of fog, bad weather or dark.

The GEONAV has been designed to allow flush mounting. Equipped with an easy-to-use keyboard, the GEONAV allows controlling the autopilot directly from the plotter (Easy Pilot function) and, thanks to the unlimited capacity of the CompactFlash™ cartridges - that can also be used on PCs as personal hard disks - can store a large amount of route, track and marker data.

The GEONAV is ready for connection with the wind station and echosounder and, thanks to windows enabled automatically, able to display the relevant data, if available. The connection supports both the NMEA 0183 standard protocol and the Ethernet Connection system, suitable for the network connection of multiple stations.

The Route functions will allow you to plan a trip, while, thanks to NAVIONICS Gold™ electronic charts, you will always know exactly the boat’s position. NAVIONICS Gold™ charts are available for all the most popular boating areas, provide a large amount of data - thanks to the object-oriented technology and can be used in addition to official paper charts to obtain additional information such as the availability of port services, as well as tides and currents data. NAVIONICS Gold™ electronic charts are available worldwide from authorized NAVIONICS dealers.

Should new functions be available in the future, it will be possible to update the GEONAV internal software at any NAVIONICS dealer.

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Characteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

General characteristics

• Easy Pilot function for easy and direct control of autopilot

• Possibility to transfer routes, tracks and markers from one plotter station to another through network connection

• EBL and VRM functions

• Multiple display of tracks

• Storage of track data including significant additional information such as date, time, latitude/longitude, depth, temperature, wind data, etc.

• GOTO function (Waypoint, Port, Nearest Service, Marker, Track, Lat/Lon, R/B)

• Screen Amplifier™ function

• Autozoom™ function

• Overzoom™ function

• 8 marker shapes, 8-character name

• Reverse route function

• Selectable depth units (meters, feet and fathoms)

• Cartography with port services and Tides and Currents data

• EasyView™ function

• X-plain™ function

• ARPA display function

• Heading vector

• Speed and heading filters

• CompactFlash™ cartridge

• Storage of routes, tracks and markers in separate files on CompactFlash™ cartridges

• NMEA 0183 interface (ver. 2.03)

• Ethernet connection

• Display of depth and water temperature data (if interfaced with an echosounder)

• Display of wind data (if interfaced with wind instruments)

• Backlit keypad

• Color LCD, transflective TFT 10.4”, daylight visible (G10C model)

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Characteristics

• Color LCD, TFT 10.4”, enhanced contrast and brightness, sunlight visible (G11C model)

Electrical characteristics

• Power supply: 9 to 36 Vd.c.

• Power consumption: Max. 13 W (G10C model)

• Power consumption: Max. 21 W (G11C model)

• Auxiliary voltage output: 10 to 36 Vd.c. (same as input voltage) - Max. 250 mA

• Protection against: Reverse polarity

Input overvoltage (up to 40 Vd.c.) Overcurrent at auxiliary voltage output (over 250 mA)

• Operating temperature: 0°C to +55°C

• Storage temperature: -20°C to +70°C

Memory characteristics

• Up to 100 waypoints per route

• Up to 5000 trackpoints (multiple tracks)

• Up to 3000 markers per group

• Number of routes, tracks and markers: unlimited, depending on the size of the CompactFlash™ used

Interface characteristics

• Standard NMEA 0183 sentences

- from position sensor:

GLL, VTG, GGA, RMC, GSV, ZDA, RMA, GSA, GNS,

DTM

- from depth sounder:

DBT, MTW

- from ARPA:

TLL, TTM

- to autopilot:

APA, APB, XTE, RMB, BWC, GLL, VTG If received from the GPS, the following sentences are transmitted: GGA, RMC, ZDA.

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Accessories

• Bracket for detachable installation

• Gasket and drilling template for panel mounting

• Plastic frame and drilling template for flush mounting

• Power supply cable

• Auxiliary power supply cable

• User and Installation Guide

• Protection cap

• Carrying case

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Installation and Precautions

INSTALLATION AND PRECAUTIONS

Precautions

Wherever possible, the power supply cable shield should be connected to the boat’s ground plate.

The GEONAV is water resistant but not waterproof, therefore it should not be immersed totally in water.

The cartridge slot cover, located on the plotter’s right-hand side, should always be kept closed and opened only when replacing cartridges. Make sure that the cartridge replacement is carried out as the unit is perfectly dry and that no water enters the unit. Rear connectors, when not in use, should always be protected by the appropriate rubber covers.

Cleaning

It is recommended the use of a non-alcoholic product to clean the glass, since alcoholic products may damage the glass surface or make it opaque.

Panel mounting

Locate the area where the GEONAV is to be installed, then use the drilling template supplied with the plotter to properly cut holes and sockets out of the instrument’s panel.

The neoprene adhesive gasket supplied must be applied to the GEONAV rear side to avoid moisture penetration and to reduce vibrations.

Mounting screws must be 4 mm in diameter and maximum 5 mm in length, plus the thickness of the panel. Do not exceed tightening the screws, in order to avoid damaging the screw seats.

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Flush mounting

Locate the area where the GEONAV is to be installed, then use the cutting template supplied with the plotter to cut the panel.

Apply a layer of silicone glue (the use of black colored glue is recommended, in order to prevent the area from going yellow when exposed to sunlight) to the plastic frame rear part; place the frame into the socket cut out of the panel, so that the frame edge leans against the panel.

Make sure that the frame and the panel are correctly fixed; if necessary, apply additional metal brackets (not supplied in the package) as shown in the relevant figure.

Let the silicone glue dry, then apply the neoprene gasket to the plotter rear side, insert the instrument into the frame and lock it by the screws supplied.

Do not exceed tightening the screws, in order to avoid damaging the screw seats.

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Installation and Precautions

Bracket mounting

Fix the bracket to the boat’s dashboard by screws 6mm in diameter.

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Connections

CONNECTIONS

Power supply and data connector (9 pins)

1. Power supply

1 + VDC 2 GND

2. NMEA 0183 data input

3 GPS IN + 4 GPS IN -

3 . NMEA 0183 data output

5 DATA OUT + 6 DATA OUT -

4. Auxiliary output voltage (Vaux)

7 Vaux+, 250mA * 8 GND 9 SHIELD

* Vaux voltage is the same as the plotter’s input voltage.

If sent by the position sensor, the following NMEA messages are transmitted to external devices (e.g., autopilot): APB - XTE - RMB - BWC - GLL - VTG The GEONAV will add the following messages (if received from the position sensor): GGA - RMC - ZDA

Auxiliary connector (7 pins)

Allows connecting the GEONAV to an auxiliary instrument equipped with NMEA 0183 interface (e.g., echosounder and mast head transducer).

1. NMEA 0183 auxiliary data input

1 DATA IN + 2 DATA IN -

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Connections

Network connector (6 pins)

1. Ethernet connection

1 I AN GND 1 2 RX + 3RX 4 I AN GND 2 5 TX + 6 TX -

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Cartridge Installation

CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION

Installing the CompactFlash™

Open the cartridge slot cover located on the plotter’s front side.

Insert the cartridge into the appropriate slot, with the label side (side with a small arrow) towards the right, and push it down.

Close the cover exercising light pressure and check that it is perfectly closed, in order to avoid any water infiltration.

NOTE: Make sure of inserting the cartridge correctly. Should you try to insert the wrong side of the cartridge, full insertion into the slot is hampered. Any further attempt to force the cartridge into the slot may damage the cartridge or the plotter. This kind of damage is not covered by the warranty.

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Cartridge Installation

Removing the CompactFlash™

Make sure that the plotter is perfectly dry. Open the cartridge slot cover located on the plotter’s front

side, then extract the cartridge.

WARNING: Always use CompactFlash™ cartridges certified by Navionics. The use of non-certified cartridges may result in improper operation of the unit.

The CompactFlash™ cartridges can be used as a mass-storage with any PC computer, so can be the cartridge used by the plotter. However, the plotter needs to find some free space in the cartridge in order to work properly. Prior to use a new cartridge, always make sure that there are at least 2.5MB of free space.

WARNING: Be careful when handling the cartridge files by using the PC. Windows allows deleting and moving files easily, therefore pay attention when using Windows Explorer not to erase the content of the \NAVIONIC and \GEONAV folders. Damaging the files stored in such directories may result in loss of data or improper operation of the unit.

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Keyboard

KEYBOARD

ZOOM-/ZOOM+

• Increases/decreases

the chart scale

• Enables/disables the

Autozoom function

JOYSTICK (right/left - up/down)

• Moves the cursor

across the screen

• Switches from Naviga-

tion mode to Cursor mode

• Selects the options

from menus and submenus

If pressed:

• Displays the chart ob-

ject attributes

ENT (ENTER): Cursor mode:

• Inserts a waypoint at

the cursor’s position

• Inserts a marker at the

cursor’s position (if held pressed)

Navigation mode:

• Changes the target

waypoint

Menu:

• Confirms a selection

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Keyboard

GOTO

• Accesses the main menu Plots a route to:

• A new target waypoint

• A marker

• A port

• The nearest port service Positions the cursor on the coordinates selected (Lat/Lon or Range/Bearing).

CLR

• Cancels the setting of data in the windows

• Cancels the option selection from the menu

Cursor mode:

• Deletes all waypoints, starting from the last entered

• Deletes the waypoint pointed by the cursor

• Deletes the marker pointed by the cursor

Navigation mode:

• Deletes the whole current route

KNOB

• Adjusts EBL/VRM parameters

• Selects the several options from the menu windows

• Scrolls letters and numbers when entering data in the

windows

If pressed:

Navigation mode:

• Switches from EBL to VRM

Menu:

• Switches from vertical to horizontal scrolling and confirms

the selection

EXIT

• Cancels a selection

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Cursor mode:

• Switches from Cursor

mode to Navigation mode

Navigation mode:

• Turns the pages of

navigation data

PWR

• Switches the GEONAV

• Opens the contrast/

brightness window

• Switches the GEONAV

off (if held pressed for more than 3 seconds)

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Diagnostic

DIAGNOSTIC

The GEONAV features a diagnostic program to verify its correct performance, once installed, and to detect problems that may occur during the use of the unit. To access the diagnostic program, keep pressed any key but CLR, while pressing the PWR key.

The GEONAV will switch on and carry out automatically a test of the whole system; as soon as the memory test is completed, the program will test the LCD, the CompactFlash™ card and the keyboard. Press ENTER to run one test, CLR to skip to the next one. To exit from the keyboard test, press CLR twice.

Once the keyboard test is completed, the diagnostic program allows checking the messages received from the GPS through the NMEA 0183 port. Hold the knob pressed to freeze the messages on the screen, then release it to keep on displaying the new messages sent by the GPS. To test channel 1 (depth sounder or wind instrument), press GOTO. Press CLR to quit.

After the keyboard, the diagnostic program will test the internal non-volatile memory and the backlight. Press ENTER to run one test, CLR to skip to the next one.

Once terminated all tests, press ENTER to re-boot the unit.

WARNING: The internal memory can be cleared by pressing simultaneously the PWR and CLR keys. This operation will delete all the settings stored in the GEONAV

and restore factory settings. NOTE: In case of damaged cartridge or abnormal power spikes, the unit might lock,

requiring a power shutdown to restart. In that case, the unit can be turned off without the need of detaching the power, by simply holding the PWR key pressed for more than 10 seconds. This function is useful if the unit is panel mounted or flush mounted and the power switch cannot be easily accessed.

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NAVIONICS Electronic Charts

NAVIONICS ELECTRONIC CHARTS

The GEONAV includes a built-in world map. Additional cartography details relative to a specific area of navigation are available from the CompactFlash™ cartridges storing NAVIONICS Gold™ electronic charts.

NAVIONICS electronic charts contain a detailed set of symbols, similar to those used on official nautical charts.

To display chart boundaries, press the GOTO key to display the menu, select SETUP/DISPLAY, then CHART BOUNDARIES and, by the joystick, select ON/ OFF to enable/disable the boundaries of the charts stored in the cartridge.

A small square will locate the area covered by the cartridge installed; position the cursor within the square and then decrease the chart scale by the ZOOM+ key to display the details of the area covered by the cartridge.

The maximum detail level is obtained within port plans where the smallest point on screen can be equivalent to approximately 1 meter, depending on the cartridge type and coverage.

Increasing/decreasing the chart scale

Press the -ZOOM+ key. The current chart scale is shown by a small segment in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. Chart scales can range from 512 NM down to 40 ft in Overzoom mode.

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NAVIONICS Electronic Charts

Converting depth values into the units set

Press GOTO to display the menu, select SETUP/GENERAL, DEPTH UNITS and then set the unit desired in meters, feet or fathoms. The GEONAV will convert all the depth values in the unit selected, making them appear like those reported in the official nautical charts (see the figure).

Displaying abbreviated navaid characteristics

Position the manual cursor on the navaid symbol. A window will show the abbreviated characteristics relative to the navaid selected.

Description of navaid characteristics:

ABBREVIATIONS FOR LIGHT ABBREVIATIONS FOR COLOUR

AL alternating AM amber F fixed B black FLL fixed and flashing BL blue FL (...) group flashing G green FL single flashing OR orange IQ interrupted quick R red OC single-occulting VL violet OC (...) composite group occulting W whit e Q continuous group Y yellow

ABBREVIATION FOR PERIOD ABBREVIATION FOR RANGE

..S xx seconds ..M xx nautical miles

Displaying object attributes

Move the manual cursor on top of an object on the chart, then press the joystick. A window will show the description of all the objects present on the chart at the cursor’s position. Se-

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lect one object from this window and press the joystick to show all of the object attributes.

The objects that can be queried include depth contours, depth areas, point objects (lights, navaids, landmarks, etc.), land areas, spot soundings, coastlines, rocks, wrecks and, in general, any symbol present on the chart.

By querying the lights and navaids, the X-plain™ function will give the description of the object in natural language, thus avoiding the use of abbreviations and symbols difficult to understand.

Chart presentation mode

The symbols used to represent the objects on the chart (buoys, lights, landmarks, etc.), as well as chart colors, can be selected between paper-chart International or US styles.

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NAVIONICS Electronic Charts

Press GOTO to display the menu, select SETUP/DISPLAY, then PRESENTATION (INTER. or US).

Depth contours

This function allows the user to select the display of depth contours; the options available are: OFF: no depth contour displayed 5m: display of contours only with depths up to 5 meters 10m: display of contours only with depths up to 10 meters 20m: display of contours only with depths up to 20 meters ALL: all depth contours displayed

Safety contours

This function allows the user to display the depth areas corresponding to the safety contour desired. The options available are: OFF: no depth area displayed 2m: areas with depths up to 2 meters in dark blue 5m : areas with depths up to 2 meters in dark blue, up to

5 meters in blue

10m: areas with depths up to 5 meters in dark blue, up to

10 meters in blue

20m: areas with depths up to 10 meters in dark blue, up to

20 meters in blue

The areas whose depths are over the limit set, and therefore navigable under safety conditions, will be displayed in white. Dryline areas are always displayed in green.

NOTE: The mentioned colors are those used in the DAY mode. In NIGHT mode, the areas with depths over the limit set, and therefore navigable under safety conditions, are in black, whereas the colors below the limit are dark blue for higher depths and blue for lower depths (e.g. 5m: areas with depths up to 2m displayed in blue, up to 5m in dark blue).

Displaying chart details

The display of spot soundings, landmarks and other chart

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details can be selectively enabled or disabled from the SETUP/ DISPLAY/CHART DETAILS menu.

Displaying light sectors

The display of light sectors can be enabled or disabled from the Setup menu.

Press GOTO to display the menu, select SETUP/DISPLAY, then LIGHT SECTORS (AUTO/ON/OFF).

Displaying port services NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS cartridges containing the

Port Services feature.

Position the cursor on the port icon and press ENTER. A window will show the list of the port services available in

the port selected. Choose the service desired by the joystick. The number and the type of icon differ from one port to another.

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NAVIONICS Electronic Charts

Port services are identified by the following icons:

Health and first aid services

T ourist services and shops

Customer services

Water

Information and port authorities

Tide station

Engine, boat, electronic and

Fuel

Current station

other repairs

The number and the type of service available will depend on the cartridge installed.

Displaying Tides and Currents data NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS cartridges containing

Tides and Currents data.

Position the cursor on the icon of a Tide or Current station, then press ENTER.

A graph will show the tide rate or the tidal stream relevant to the station selected, as measured during the current day.

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Graphic Items

GRAPHIC ITEMS

Besides chart data, the GEONAV displays some graphic items useful during navigation.

The figure below shows some of these items.

1 - Marker

Indicates a point of interest associated with a symbol, a name and a color.

2 - Track segment

Recording of the track actually followed by the boat; the track is displayed as a colored dashed line.

3 - Boat’s position

Boat’s position according to the data received from the GPS receiver.

4 - Rubber band

Line joining the last waypoint entered to the manual cursor, or the boat’s position to the manual cursor when no waypoint has been entered. To delete this band, press the EXIT key and switch to Navigation mode.

5 - Route leg

Part of route between two waypoints.

6 - Waypoint

Waypoints are identified by a circle and a number. The route starting point is marked by the “X” symbol. The target waypoint is identified by a filled circle, whereas the route leg currently followed is identified by a thicker line.

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7 - Cursor

Indicates the position expressed in geographical coordinates (latitude and longitude). It is displayed when the plotter is in Cursor mode.

8 - Heading vector

Indicates graphically the boat’s current route.

9 – North indicator

Indicates the north direction when the Chart rotation function is enabled.

10 – True wind vector

Indicates the direction of true wind detected by onboard instruments.

11 – Layline

Indicates the direction after the next tack or gybe. In order to achieve the best performance, the tack or gybe should be carried out as soon as the layline crosses the target waypoint.

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Functional Characteristics

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

This chapter describes some of the most important functions of the GEONAV, as well as the terms most commonly used in this document.

Switching on/Switching off the unit

To switch the GEONAV on, press the PWR key. To switch it off, keep the PWR key pressed for more than 3 seconds.

Welcome page

At start-up, the GEONAV displays a welcome page whose text (e.g., the boat’s name) can be edited by the Setup menu (see the Setup Section). To freeze the page displayed, press ENTER. To unfreeze the page and continue with the instrument’s operation, press ENTER again.

Depth sounder

If connected to a depth sounder via NMEA, the GEONAV will enable the depth sounder mode, showing a graph of the sea bed or the relevant data in numerical form. The depth value can be expressed in meters (default value), feet or fathoms; to select the unit, press GOTO, then choose SETUP/GENERAL and DEPTH UNITS (M/FT/FA).

Sailing functions

If connected to a mast head transducer (anemometer), the GEONAV will automatically enable the Sailing mode, once the wind speed and direction data have been received, and provided that the Sailing window is enabled via the Setup menu.

Navigation mode (automatic)

At start-up, the GEONAV automatically enables the Navigation mode, as soon as the GPS transmits a valid fix; when in Navigation mode:

• The manual cursor is not displayed

• The depth sounder window can be accessed

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This mode is also called automatic because the unit automatically updates the boat’s position on the screen.

Cursor mode (manual)

When in Cursor mode, the manual cursor is displayed. It is possible to insert, delete and move waypoints, insert and delete markers, display navaid information, etc., but it is not possible to gain access to the depth sounder window. To switch from Navigation mode to Cursor mode, use the joystick. To go back to Navigation mode, press the EXIT key.

Chart rotation

Charts are traditionally displayed in north-up mode. This, however, does not correspond to reality. For example, when traveling southwards, the chart shows, on the right side of the boat, what is actually located on the left side, and vice versa.

Without Chart Rotation

With Chart Rotation

The Chart Rotation function allows rotating the electronic chart displayed according to the plotted route (COG - Course Over

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Ground), as detected by the GPS receiver. Since the COG value varies continuously, a filter has been inserted to prevent the chart from bouncing.

The Chart Rotation function is enabled at a speed greater than 1 knot. To enable the Chart Rotation function, press GOTO, select SETUP/DISPLAY, then CHART ROTATION and ON. A message will prompt the user to select the chart scale before activating the chart rotation. Confirm by pressing ENTER. The northern direction will be indicated by the symbol

Autozoom

With the Autozoom function the GEONAV will always display automatically the boat’s position and the target waypoint at the best available chart scale. This function is enabled provided that at least one waypoint has been previously entered.

To enable the Autozoom function, press ZOOM+ until the “AUTOZOOM ? ENTER = YES” message is displayed, then confirm by pressing ENTER. To disable the Autozoom function, press ZOOM. When the GEONAV is turned on, and if at least one waypoint has been previously entered, the Autozoom function will be automatically enabled.

Screen Amplifier

This function automatically redraws the chart according to the boat’s course, so as to maintain 2/3rds of the screen ahead

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of the boat, provided that the boat’s speed is greater than 3 knots. This function will be enabled provided that no waypoint has been previously entered.

EBL/VRM functions

The EBL (Electronic Bearing Line) and VRM (Variable Range Marker) functions allow entering markers and waypoints as range and bearing coordinates with respect to the current position.

To enable these functions, rotate the knob to display the EBL, position the line on the bearing desired, then press the knob

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to enable the VRM ring and adjust its size by rotating the knob so as to reach the range desired. To edit the values set, press the knob to switch from the VRM function to the EBL function.

To insert a waypoint where the EBL and VRM intersect, press ENTER; to insert a marker, hold ENTER pressed. Range and bearing values are displayed in the lower righthand side of the screen, together with the indication of the function currently enabled. Press CLR to disable the two functions in sequence. The VRM ring can also be used to set the range for navigation from the coast, for example to avoid navigating out of the limit allowed. In this case, set the EBL to any value, adjust the VRM ring size as desired, then navigate making sure that at least one point in the ring is always touching the coast.

Easy Pilot function

The Easy Pilot function allows editing temporarily a route set and followed by the autopilot, but keeping the route unchanged. This function is useful to make corrections at once (e.g., because of other boats or to approach points of interests), without having to edit the route planned or disable the autopilot.

To enable this function, rotate the knob and position the EBL on the new route to follow, then press ENTER. The EBL will change color, as the boat starts following the new route; the planned route will be abandoned, although displayed. To go back to the planned route, thus canceling the temporary correction, press CLR.

NOTE: The Easy Pilot function can be enabled only if a route is present.

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Overzoom

The Overzoom function allows expanding the chart range. The Overzoom does not provide any additional chart detail, only improves the readability of the available information, acting as a magnifying glass. When the Overzoom is enabled, the unit will add OVZ to the scale displayed in the Navigation window.

To enable/disable the Overzoom function, press GOTO to display the menu bar, then select SETUP/DISPLAY, OVERZOOM and ON/OFF.

Position calibration

All position sensors are affected by intrinsic errors that make the boat’s position incorrect (from few meters to several hundred meters). The position calibration function allows correcting manually the position error present in all GPS, provided that this error is not greater than 2 nautical miles.

Press GOTO and then, by using the joystick, select SETUP/ NAVIGATION, CALIBRATION and then ON. A message will prompt the user to move the cursor to the boat’s true position, appropriately enlarged by the ZOOM+ key. Press ENTER to move the GPS boat’s position to the point indicated by the cursor. This operation will save the calibration for use in future calculations.

NOTE: When the calibration is enabled, the coordinates (latitude/longitude) in the General Info window will be marked by (*).

To cancel the calibration, press GOTO, select SETUP/NAVIGATION, CALIBRATION and then OFF.

Local time

This function allows entering local time instead of the Greenwich time (GMT) supplied by the GPS receiver.

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To enter local time, press GOTO and then, by using the joystick, select SETUP/NAVIGATION, SET TIME and then LOCAL.

The joystick will allow entering local time as well as confirming and saving the operation. To cancel local time, press GOTO, select SETUP/NAVIGATION, SET TIME and then GMT.

Contrast/Brightness

Press the PWR key to display the CONTRAST/LIGHT window. Use the joystick to switch from one option to the other and to adjust the contrast/brightness level. Press ENTER to exit.

Color

Besides displaying color nautical charts, the GEONAV allows selecting the track and marker colors. Press the GOTO key to access the menu, select TRACK or MARKER, then COLORS and confirm by pressing ENTER; choose the color desired and confirm the selection. The color of markers can also be selected when entered or edited, whereas the track segment color can be selected by positioning the manual cursor on the segment itself.

The color of chart items can be chosen from DAY, NIGHT or BRIGHT. Press GOTO to display the menu, select SETUP/DISPLAY, MODE and then DAY, NIGHT or BRIGHT.

Anchor alarm

This function allows generating an anchor alarm message that warns the user when the ship moves farther than the selected distance from its anchoring position, that is the ship’s position when the alarm is enabled. The reference distance value for the alarm can also be set. After the alarm is issued, press any key to reset it by using the current ship’s position as the new anchor position. To set this function, press GOTO, select SETUP/NAVIGATION and then ANCHOR ALARM.

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ARPA

Your GEONAV allows displaying the position of targets tracked by any radar featuring the ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) or MARPA (Mini-ARPA) function.

To activate the ARPA display function select ACTIVATE from the GOTO/SETUP/ARPA menu. When the ARPA display function is active, the instrument shows the target data received from the ARPA radar connected to the plotter through the NMEA0183 port.

ARPA target representation

The figure below shows a sample of tracked ARPA targets.

The following graphic items are displayed:

1 - Target name

The name of the target being tracked.

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2 - Vector

Shows the current direction of the target. The longer the vector, the faster the target.

3 - Marks

Each mark provides the forecasted position of the target - based on its own current speed and direction - every minute.

4 - Thicker mark

The last mark - thicker than the others - shows the forecasted position of the target - based on its own current speed and direction - after six minutes.

5 - Target shape

The target shape provides information on the target tracking status. The status can be:

- Target being tracked (still in process of acquisition)

- Target being tracked (steady, i.e., currently tracked ok)

- CPA/TCPA warning: target falls within the CPA/TCPA lim-

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- Target lost

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NOTE: When the ARPA function is active, the own ship vector shows the six marks

- like the target vectors - providing the forecasted position of the own ship every minute for the next six minutes.

ARPA target information

To display the information concerning any ARPA target, move the cursor on the target icon and press ENTER. A window containing the information on the target will show.

CPA/TCPA limits

Press the GOTO key, select SETUP, then ARPA. Choose the SET CPA/TCPA LIM. option to set the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) limits. As soon as the CPA or TCPA parameters of a target become lower than the selected limits, a warning message is issued.

Radar offset

Press the GOTO key, select SETUP, then ARPA. Choose the

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OFFSET GPS RADAR option to recall the menu that will allow setting the position of the radar antenna with respect to the GPS antenna, so as to improve the accuracy of target representation.

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Quick Tour

QUICK TOUR

We recommend that you use the GEONAV intuitively, since no damage will be caused by pressing an incorrect button.

Make sure that the GPS receiver is connected, insert a Compact Flash™ cartridge and press the PWR key. At start-up, the last chart used will be loaded by default.

If the chart is not found, the list of NAVIONICS charts stored into the Compact Flash™ cartridge will be displayed. Select the desired chart by the joystick, then confirm by pressing ENTER. A message will warn the user that electronic nautical charts do not replace official government charts.

Press the PWR key to turn the display backlight on and adjust the brightness by the joystick; press ENTER to continue (enabling the Geonav mode).

The Satellite window will show the configuration of the satellites in use. As soon as the GPS receiver has obtained a valid fix (it can take a few minutes), the boat’s position and the relevant area will be displayed at the best scale available.

The default language is English. To change the language, press GOTO to display the menu, then select SETUP/GENERAL, LANGUAGE and the desired language by the joystick.

The line, or vector, starting from the boat indicates the boat’s direction, to be ignored if the boat is stationary. Windows will display the boat’s speed, route, chart scale and local time.

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Quick Tour

The GEONAV is in Navigation mode; by the joystick, it is possible to switch to Cursor mode (editing mode). The cursor position is shown by two windows. The joystick allows moving in all directions.

To plot a route starting from the boat’s position, move the cursor to the position desired and press ENTER to insert a waypoint, that will be indicated by a circle containing the number 1. The windows will also show the time to reach the target waypoint, distance, bearing and estimated time to arrive. Press the EXIT key to go back to Navigation mode.

To add more waypoints, enter the Cursor mode by using the joystick and repeat the operations described above.

As new waypoints are added, the numbering will increase progressively. In case of error, waypoints can be deleted by pressing the CLR key (Cursor mode), starting from the last entered. To go back to Navigation mode, press EXIT.

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If an autopilot is connected to the GEONAV, the plotted route is automatically followed as soon as the Navigation mode is enabled.

NOTE: The cursor can be moved to the desired position by using the GOTO functions as well. See the GOTO Section for more details.

The NAVIONICS Gold™ charts provide detailed information that can be displayed at any time. By using the joystick, position the cursor on the chart item desired (symbol for light, buoy, depth area, etc.) and then press the joystick; the information relative to the items situated in that given position will be shown.

Use the joystick to scroll the information list, then press EXIT to exit and select another item. Press EXIT again to go back to Navigation mode.

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Operating Modes

OPERATING MODES

When switching on the GEONAV, the user can select one of the two main operating modes available. Press the PWR key and wait for the message on official nautical charts to show (if required, select one chart among those contained in the cartridge), then press EXIT to enable the STD mode, or ENTER to enable the standard GEONAV mode. It is also possible to press GOTO to enter the demo mode, in which the unit automatically shows, in sequence, different views relative to the chart currently loaded.

STD mode

This mode allows displaying the chart data according to the RTCM standard. During navigation, only the ship’s position, the heading vector and a set of chart items - defined by the applicable regulations (and known as standard display) - are displayed at full screen. Markers are not displayed and navigation data are made accessible only by quitting the standard display. By enabling the manual cursor by the joystick, the markers will show again, on condition that the relevant option on the Setup menu (DISPLAY/MARKERS ON/OFF) has been selected.

Geonav mode

This is the unit standard mode. During navigation, the windows showing position and route (if present) data, as well as the waypoints and markers, are enabled. It is not possible to disable the marker display, whose relevant option does not appear in the Setup menu.

In Geonav mode, the unit displays different types of data, according to the operating mode enabled (Cursor mode or Navigation mode). The following paragraphs will describe the differences between the modes available.

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CURSOR MODE

To plan a new route, or to append waypoints to the existing route, move the cursor by using the joystick and press ENTER. The GEONAV will display the following data:

• Route overall length

• Time to the end of the route (estimated on the speed value

manually entered in the ROUTE menu; see the Route Section)

• Distance from the last waypoint to the cursor

• Chart scale To edit the existing route, move the cursor by using the joy-

stick. The GEONAV will display the following data:

• Distance from the boat’s position to the cursor

• Time to arrive to the cursor

• Bearing from the boat’s position to the cursor

• Chart scale Now it will be possible to move the cursor on a route item to

edit it, or press ENTER to lengthen the route by appending new waypoints.

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Operating Modes

NAVIGATION MODE

By pressing the EXIT key repeatedly, it will be possible to access the several windows available, provided that they have been previously enabled by the appropriate option of the Setup menu. When the fix is valid and no route is present, the window sequence is the following:

NAVIGATION > DEPTH SOUNDER > TRIP > SATELLITE > GENERAL INFO > TIDE INFO > RUNWAY

When a route is present, the window sequence changes as follows:

SAILING > NAVIGATION > DEPTH SOUNDER > TRIP > SATELLITE > GENERAL INFO > TIDE INFO > RUNWAY

The Depth Sounder window is displayed provided that data is received from a depth sounder.

If data is received from the wind instrument, an arrow on the ship’s position will indicate the true wind direction and, if a route is present, the Sailing windows will be displayed.

The Tide Info window is displayed provided that a NAVIONICS cartridge featuring Tides and Currents data is active (see the Tide Info Window Section).

CHART ONLY MODE

To hide the Navigation windows and display a full screen chart, press GOTO and EXIT at the same time. Press any key to show the windows again.

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Navigation Windows

NAVIGATION WINDOWS

These windows are automatically enabled as soon as the GPS receiver has obtained a valid fix (FIX OK).

If no route has been entered, the following data will be shown:

• Boat’s speed

• Chart scale

• Course

• Sea depth (if available)

• Water temperature (if available)

• Local time

To change the chart scale, press the -ZOOM+ key.

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Navigation Windows

If a route has been entered, the Navigation window will show the following data:

• Boat’s speed

• Chart scale

• Target waypoint

• Distance to the target waypoint

• Time to arrive to the target waypoint

• Estimated time to the route end

• Sea depth (if available)

• Water temperature (if available)

NOTE: To display sea depth and temperature values, the GEONAV must be interfaced with a depth sounder.

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Sailing Windows

SAILING WINDOWS

These windows are enabled automatically as soon as the GPS receiver has obtained a valid fix (FIX OK), data is received from the wind instruments, a route is present and provided that they have been enabled via the Setup menu. They display the following information:

• Boat’s speed

• Chart scale

• Target waypoint

• Distance to the target waypoint

• Bearing to the target waypoint

• Angle to steer

• Sea depth (if available)

• Water temperature (if available)

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Sailing Windows

• True wind speed

• True wind direction (magnetic)

If more waypoints are present, besides the target waypoint, a window will show the apparent wind data on the next leg. The apparent wind speed is indicated by the digits in the center of the window. The wind direction is represented graphically by an arrow.

If a close hauled or a run is planned on the next leg, the arrow will indicate the direction of apparent wind on the first beat of the next leg, whilst the direction of apparent wind on the waypoint will be represented by a single line. The bearing to the following waypoint is also shown.

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Depth Sounder Window

DEPTH SOUNDER WINDOW

This window, displayed if the GEONAV is interfaced with a depth sounder, replaces the number indicating the sea depth in the Motor Boating windows with a graph showing the sea bed. If received, the graph shows the water temperature as well.

When navigating in waters deeper than sounder operating range or if the boat’s speed is too high for depth sounding, data acquisition will be interrupted and the number replaced by “—”.

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Trip Window

TRIP WINDOW

The Trip window shows general data relating to the route followed.

• Average speed from departure

• Maximum speed from departure

• Time elapsed from departure

• Partial distance covered from departure

• Overall distance covered

To reset all counters (except for the overall distance) before starting a new journey, press the CLR key.

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Satellite Window

SATELLITE WINDOW

At start-up the satellite window displays how many and which satellites are tracked by the GPS receiver. The outer circle represents the horizon, the inner one identifies a 45° elevation with respect to the horizon, and the central circle points to the zenith.

The small squares with numbers show the satellites available.

As soon as a satellite is tracked by the GPS receiver, the number inside the square is displayed in reverse. The bars displayed on the left identify the signal quality; the longer the bar, the higher the signal quality. On the left of each bar, two digits indicate numerically the signal/noise ratio.

Additional information:

• Day, month, year, local or Greenwich time (at the first

start-up the GEONAV is initialized to Greenwich Time).

• Boat’s position (lat/lon) (or the latest valid fix if the GPS

receiver is still searching for satellites).

• Data on the current satellite situation (number and fix).

• SOG, COG and altitude.

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Satellite Window

The latitude and longitude values relevant to the boat’s position are displayed as soon as three satellites are tracked and a 2D fix (two dimensions) is available. The altitude value is available only if four satellites are tracked and a 3D fix is obtained.

As soon as a valid fix is available, the GEONAV will automatically switch to Navigation mode and display the boat’s position at the best chart range available; the window at the bottom of the screen will indicate the boat’s course and speed.

To recall the Satellite window, press the EXIT key repeatedly until it appears.

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General Info Window

GENERAL INFO WINDOW

This window displays the following information on the boat’s current position:

• Geographical coordinates

(latitude/longitude)

• The position correction ap-

plied to the latitude and longitude (SETUP/NAVIGATION, CALIBRATION option)

• Magnetic variation value re-

ceived by the GPS

• Course (COG)

• Speed (SOG)

NOTE: This window is available in Navigation mode only.

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Tide Info Window

TIDE INFO WINDOW

When a NAVIONICS cartridge featuring Tides and Currents data is present, this window displays further information, besides the forecast data supplied by selecting the Tides and Currents station. The following data is displayed:

• Latitude and longitude at the

current boat’s position

• Current time and date

• Value of magnetic variation

received by the GPS

• Dawn and sunset time

• Moonrise and moonset time

• Moon phase

• Graph of estimated tide level

with respect to the current position

WARNING: Unlike the graph displayed at a T&C station position (accessible through the GOTO function, or by positioning the cursor on the Tides and Currents station symbol) that is accurate since it is supplied by hydrographic offices, this graph shows estimated data, being the result of interpolation between the two Tides and Currents stations nearest to the point of interest. The accuracy of the estimate may vary, depending on the coast type, the distance to the nearest stations, and other geographical features.

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Runway Window

RUNWAY WINDOW

This window displays the following information on the target waypoint:

• Name of the target waypoint

• Distance from the target

waypoint

• Estimated time of arrival to

the target waypoint

• Bearing

• Course

• Steering angle

• XTD (right/left distance

from the planned route)

• XTD limit (runway width)

The graph shows the boat’s position with respect to the route. When the XTD reaches the extreme value shown in the lower right-hand corner of the window, the boat symbol will reach the runway right or left side. To change the XTD limit, see the Setup Section.

NOTE: This window is available in Navigation mode only.

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Main Menu

MAIN MENU

The main menu bar, that appears when pressing the GOTO key, allows accessing the following options:

ROUTE: To display route information, reverse and delete the route, set the consumption data and save or read data from the cartridge.

TRACK: To enable/disable the track function, delete a track, choose the track color, show the used percentage of track memory and save or read data from the cartridge.

MARKER: To delete markers, choose the marker color, show the number of markers used and available, and save or read marker data from the cartridge.

GOTO PORT: To plan a route to a selected port. GOTO NEAREST: To plan a route to the nearest port service. SETUP: To enable/disable and change the plotter’s setup. GOTO LAT/LON: To plan a route to a known geographical posi-

tion. GOTO RANGE/BEARING: To plan a route to a position whose range

and bearing values are known.

NOTE: The majority of menu items, once selected, show a series of submenus. Use the joystick to move from one menu to another and press ENTER to choose one item.

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Route

ROUTE

EDITING A ROUTE (CURSOR MODE) Creating a waypoint

Using the joystick, move the cursor on the position desired and press ENTER to insert a waypoint. To enter further waypoints, move the cursor and press ENTER. The new waypoint will be appended to the existing route.

Up to 99 waypoints per route can be entered, also by using the GOTO functions available from the main menu.

Deleting the last waypoint

Press CLR. If the last waypoint is out of screen, the “DELETE WP? ENTER = YES” message will be displayed. Press ENTER to confirm the deletion.

Deleting a waypoint

Use the joystick to position the cursor on the waypoint to delete and press the CLR key.

Deleting all waypoints in a route

Press the CLR key repeatedly until the “NO WP PRESENT” message is displayed.

Moving a waypoint

Position the cursor exactly on the waypoint to move; press ENTER to capture the waypoint, then move the waypoint to the position desired and confirm the operation by pressing ENTER.

Inserting a new waypoint in a route

Position the cursor exactly on the route leg to edit and press ENTER to capture the leg. Once captured, the leg will show a thicker line to distinguish it more easily from the other route legs. A window will also show the leg captured and its length. Move the manual cursor to the position desired, insert the new waypoint and confirm by pressing ENTER.

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Route

EDITING A ROUTE (NAVIGATION MODE)

If the manual cursor is displayed, press the EXIT key to enter Navigation mode.

Changing the target waypoint

Use the “Route to a waypoint” function (see the Functions in the Route Menu Section).

WARNING: The route will be modified and the new target waypoint selected will be the first waypoint in the route.

Deleting all waypoints

Press the CLR key to show the “DELETE ROUTE? ENTER = YES” message. Press the ENTER key to confirm the deletion or another key to exit.

FUNCTIONS IN THE ROUTE MENU Route Info

Route information is displayed on several adjacent pages containing general route information and the geographical coordinates of all waypoints. Press GOTO to display the main menu, then select ROUTE. A window will show the following information:

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WP NAME : Waypoint name DISTANCE: Distance from START to current waypoint TIME: Estimated time from START to current waypoint FUEL LITERS: Estimated fuel consumption (liters or gallons) BRG: Bearing from previous waypoint to current waypoint POSITION: Waypoint latitude / longitude

The time to arrive to the waypoint and fuel consumption are displayed provided that estimated speed and fuel consumption values have been entered (see the Entering speed and fuel consumption data Section).

To move within the page and scroll the adjacent pages, use the joystick. To go back to the menu, use the joystick; to exit, press the EXIT key.

Entering speed and fuel consumption data

The data are used to calculate the values displayed in the ROUTE window.

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select ROUTE/SPEED/ CONS. and press ENTER. Use the joystick to enter the data required and to confirm the operation.

Storing a route in the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select ROUTE, STORE and press ENTER. To change the default name, use the joystick. To confirm the operation, press ENTER.

The “ROUTE STORED” message will confirm that the route has been stored correctly. Once stored, the route will disappear from the screen.

Recalling a route from the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select ROUTE, RECALL and press ENTER to open the route catalog; select the route by the joystick and then press ENTER to confirm, or EXIT to exit.

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Route

The route recalled will be displayed, the Autozoom function automatically enabled and a window will allow selecting the target waypoint.

Deleting a route

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select ROUTE, DELETE and press ENTER to confirm.

The catalog that lists the routes stored in the CompactFlash™ will show the CURRENT item indicating the route currently displayed.

Select the route to delete by the joystick, then press ENTER to confirm. By selecting CURRENT, the route currently displayed will be deleted; the route can also be deleted by keeping the

CLR key pressed for 3 seconds in Navigation mode.

Reversing a route

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select ROUTE and then REVERSE (if no route is currently displayed, the “NO

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ROUTE PRESENT” message will appear). The waypoint order will be automatically reversed allowing navigation in the opposite direction.

Route to a waypoint

Press the GOTO key, select ROUTE and move the cursor within the waypoint list by using the joystick. Press ENTER and select the target waypoint by the joystick. Press ENTER to confirm the selection, or EXIT to exit.

As the GEONAV will plot a new route, the waypoint selected will become the first waypoint in the route, whereas previous waypoints will be deleted.

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Track

TRACK

The Track function allows recording the track actually followed by the boat. The Track function can be enabled and disabled several times during navigation; in this case, separate track segments will be drawn.

Starting a track

To enable the Track function, press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK, START and press ENTER to confirm. A small circle on the boat’s position will indicate the track starting point.

Stopping a track

To disable the Track function, press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK, STOP and press ENTER to confirm.

Storing a track in the CompactFlash™ Press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK,

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STORE and press ENTER to confirm. To change the default file name, use the joystick. To confirm the operation, press ENTER.

The “TRACK STORED” message will confirm that the track has been stored correctly. Once stored, the track will disappear from the screen.

Each time a track is stored in the CompactFlash™, the plotter’s memory is cleared and the indicator of memory used in the TRACK menu is reset to 0%.

Recalling a track from the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK and then RECALL to open the track catalog.

Select the track desired, then press ENTER to confirm the operation or EXIT to exit.

Deleting a track

Press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK, DELETE and press ENTER to confirm.

The catalog that lists the tracks stored in the CompactFlash™ will show the CURRENT item indicating the track currently displayed. Select the track to delete by the joystick, then press ENTER to confirm. By selecting CURRENT, the track currently displayed will be deleted.

Setting the track color

The track color can be selected from the menu; press the GOTO key to display the main menu, select TRACK, COLORS, choose a color by the joystick and confirm the selection by pressing

ENTER. The selected color will be stored together with the track. NOTE: The track color cannot be changed while the recording is active.

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Track

Displaying and changing track segment data

Position the manual cursor on a point in the track segment. A window will show the navigation data recorded in that position.

• Recording date

• Recording time

• Sea depth

• Water temperature

• True wind direction

• True wind speed

Wind and depth values are displayed only if available. By positioning the manual cursor on the starting point of a

track segment, a menu will allow changing the segment name, displaying average/maximum speed data, trip length/time, deleting the single segment as well as changing the single segment color.

When the menu pops up, press ENTER to access the options, then use the joystick to select the desired option and press ENTER to confirm.

Route to a track segment

Press the GOTO key and select TRACK by the joystick. A window will show, for each track segment, the line color, the name, the recording start date and time as well as the recording duration and length.

The list can be sorted by using the joystick to select the sort field and to confirm. Use the joystick to select the target segment (the latest 8 segments used will be highlighted) from the catalog and then press ENTER to confirm.

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The GEONAV will position the manual cursor at the beginning of the track segment selected; insert a waypoint by pressing ENTER, or a marker by holding ENTER pressed.

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Markers

MARKERS

Markers are used to identify points of interest to which names and symbols can be assigned.

When a marker is entered, the plotter records also date, time and sea depth and temperature (if available). This data is stored together with the marker name, symbol and color and can be displayed in the window shown by the GOTO MRK menu.

NOTE: Marker names are displayed starting from the 32 NM chart scale.

CURSOR MODE Inserting a marker

Move the cursor to the position desired and hold the ENTER key pressed. A window will display the symbol and a name automatically assigned to the marker.

Use the joystick and the -ZOOM+ key to change the marker symbol (8 symbols available), name (max. 8 characters) and color according to the type of marker to store (e.g., fishing spots, wrecks, rocks, etc.). Press ENTER to confirm the insertion.

NOTE: The cursor can be moved to the desired position also by using the GOTO functions.

Changing a marker name/symbol/color

Position the cursor on the marker desired and press ENTER; a window will display the symbol, the name and the color previously assigned to the marker selected. Use the joystick and the -ZOOM+ key to change the marker name, symbol and color. Press ENTER to confirm the operation.

Deleting a marker Position the cursor on the marker to delete and press CLR.

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NAVIGATION MODE Inserting a marker

Hold the ENTER key pressed to insert a marker at the boat’s position. A window will display the symbol and the name automatically assigned to the marker; to change the marker symbol, name and color according to the type of marker to store (e.g., fishing spots, submerged wrecks, rocks, etc.), use the joystick and the -ZOOM+ key. Press ENTER to confirm the insertion.

Route to a marker

Press the GOTO key and select MARKER by the joystick. The catalog displayed will list, with respect to each marker, the symbol, the name, the insertion date/time, as well as, if available, the sea depth and temperature values as detected when entered.

Moreover, the catalog shows the number of markers entered in the current page and the number of markers still available. The list can be sorted by using the joystick to select the sort

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Markers

field and ENTER to confirm. By using the joystick, choose the desired marker (the latest 8 markers used will be highlighted) from the catalog displayed, then press ENTER to confirm.

Once the desired marker has been selected, the GEONAV will insert a waypoint at the marker position and append the new leg to the existing route (if no route is available, the new waypoint will be connected to the boat’s position). Press the EXIT key to go back to Navigation mode and enable automatically the Autozoom function.

NOTE: To delete a single marker, select it from the GOTO Marker list and press the CLR key.

FUNCTIONS IN THE MARKER MENU Storing a set of markers in the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select MARKER, then STORE and press ENTER. Use the joystick to change the default name and press ENTER to confirm the operation.

The “MRK. STORED” message will confirm that markers have been stored correctly. Once stored, markers will disappear from the screen.

Each time a set of markers is stored in the CompactFlash™, the plotter memory is cleared and the indicator of the markers available is reset to the maximum value.

Recalling a set of markers from the CompactFlash™

Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select MARKER and then RECALL to open the marker catalog. Select the marker set desired by using the joystick, then press

ENTER to confirm the operation, or EXIT to exit.

Deleting a set of markers Press the GOTO key to display the menu, select MARKER, DE-

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LETE and press ENTER to confirm. The catalog that lists the sets of markers stored in the

CompactFlash™ will show the CURRENT item indicating the set currently displayed.

Use the joystick to select the set of markers to delete and press ENTER to confirm. When selecting CURRENT, the set of markers currently displayed will be deleted.

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Goto Port

GOTO PORT

Press the GOTO key and select PORT by the joystick. Choose the desired port (the latest 8 ports used will be highlighted) from the catalog displayed, then press ENTER to confirm. To scroll the list of ports quickly, press the -ZOOM+ key.

It is also possible to type the first letters of the port name by using the keyboard located in the lower part of the screen. Use the joystick to move the cursor down to the last item of the list, then move the cursor down again to gain access to the keyboard. Use the cursor to select the characters, then confirm with ENTER. Once the port of interest is shown in the list above, use the joystick to highlight it and press ENTER to confirm.

Once the desired port has been selected, the GEONAV will insert a waypoint in the port position and append the new leg to the existing route (if no route is available, the new waypoint will be connected to the boat’s position). Press the EXIT key to go back to Navigation mode and enable automatically the Autozoom function.

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Goto Nearest

GOTO NEAREST

NOTE: This option is available only with the NAVIONICS cartridges containing the

Port Services features. It allows finding and heading for the nearest port featuring the service desired.

Press the GOTO key, select NEAREST by the joystick, choose the desired service and press ENTER to confirm, or EXIT to cancel the operation. The GEONAV will show the three destinations closest to the boat’s position (if in Navigation mode), or to the cursor’s position (if in Cursor mode), and position automatically on the closest destination (flashing).

Select one port at a time by using the joystick; a window will show the distance and time to arrive (estimated on the boat’s current speed). Press ENTER to confirm the selection. The GEONAV will insert a waypoint in the port selected, delete automatically the existing route (if in Navigation mode), or append the waypoint to the existing route (if in Cursor mode),

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Goto Nearest

then go back to Navigation mode and enable automatically the Autozoom function.

Tide or current forecast at the nearest survey station NOTE: This function is available only with the NAVIONICS cartridges containing

Tides and Currents data.

This function allows displaying, within the space of twentyfour hours with respect to the selected date, the tide level and tidal current speed and direction at a survey station in the vicinity. Unlike the estimated data shown in the Info window, this forecast is much more accurate, being supplied directly by tidal surveying stations. Press the GOTO key, select NEAREST by the joystick, choose the Tides or Currents service, then press ENTER to confirm.

The GEONAV will allow selecting one of the three nearest Tides and Currents stations. Use the joystick to choose the station desired, then press ENTER to confirm. A window will show the information reported below.

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Tide station

• Name of the station

• Forecast reference date

• Time and height with respect to the cursor’s position in

the graph

• Time and height of high/low water

• Dawn and sunset time

• Moonrise and moonset time

• Moon phase

• Tide level graph (24 hours)

Tidal current station

• Name of the station

• Forecast reference date

• Time, speed and direction with respect to the cursor’s po-

sition in the graph

• Time, speed, direction and slack time of daily flood and

ebb streams

• Dawn and sunset time

• Moonrise and moonset time

• Moon phase

• Tide level graph (24 hours)

In the both cases above, the default date is today. A different date can be set by pressing ENTER or -ZOOM+.

NOTE: The same information can be accessed by positioning the manual cursor on the icon of a Tides or Currents station, and pressing ENTER to confirm.

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Goto Nearest

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Setup

SETUP

The Setup menu allows setting the available options. To access the Setup menu, press GOTO to display the main menu, then select SETUP by using the joystick.

The menu items are grouped in six sets. When selecting a set by the joystick, the list of the available options will be displayed. Press ENTER to select one set, then use the joystick to switch from one option to another and edit the setting. To go back to the set list, press EXIT.

DISPLAY

• Mode (BRIGHT/DAY/NIGHT)

Selects the colors suitable for the environment.

• Safety Contours (OFF/2m/5m/10m/20m)

Enables the display of the areas corresponding to the depth safety contour.

• Depth Contours (ALL/5m/10m/20m/OFF)

Selects the display of depth contours.

• Easy View (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the Chart Magnification function.

• Markers (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the display of markers (STD mode only).

• Chart Rotation (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the Chart Rotation function.

• Chart Details (ON/OFF)

By selecting ON, the chart details to display (STD/USR/ ALL) can be chosen. It is possible to select one of the two settings available (STD - equivalent to the standard display setting, as defined by ECS regulations - and ALL, that enables the display of all the items on the chart), or, by choosing USER, enable/disable the display of the single items.

• Overzoom (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the Overzoom function.

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Setup

• Presentation (INTER./U.S.)

Selects the symbols and colors of chart presentation.

• Screen Amplifier (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the Screen Amplifier function.

• Light Sectors (AUTO/ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the display of light sectors. If set to AUTO, the light sectors are shown provided that the display mode is set to NIGHT.

• Chart Boundaries (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the display of chart boundaries.

• Own Ship Icon

Selects the icon that will identify the ship’s position on the screen.

NAVIGATION

• Anchor Alarm (OFF/15m/

30m/50m) Enables/disables the alarm and sets the distance range for the anchor alarm.

• Set Time (LOCAL/GMT)

Enters local time.

• Bearings (TRUE/MAG)

Sets the magnetic mode for all bearings.

• Speed Filter (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the speed value filter.

• Track Density (DIST/AUTO/TIME)

Selects and sets the tracking interval between fixed distance, fixed time or automatic (in this case, in order to save memory, the track is automatically smoothed).

• Heading Filter (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the heading value filter.

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• Set XTD Limit (ON/OFF)

Sets the maximum deviation allowed from the route set.

• Calibration (ON/OFF)

Calibrates the ship’s position received by the GPS.

• Route Plan (GREAT C./RHUMB L.)

Selects the Route Planning mode between Great Circle or Rhumb line.

GENERAL

• Language (EN/FR/ES/DE/DK/IT/SV/

NL/SU/NO/GR) Selects the language.

• Distance Units (NAUT/METR/STAT)

Selects distance units.

• Depth Units (M/FT/FA)

Selects depth units.

• Network (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the network connection (see the Ethernet Connection Section).

• Network IP address (ON/OFF)

Changes the network settings (see the Ethernet Connection Section).

• Welcome Message (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the display of a message in the welcome page, appearing as the instrument is turned on. By selecting ON, a window will allow writing or editing the message.

WINDOWS

• Selects the auxiliary windows to

display. For every window, a preview image - whose display can be enabled/disabled (ON/ OFF) - is available.

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ARPA

• Activate ARPA (ON/OFF)

Enables/disables the display of ARPA targets.

• Set CPA/TCPA Limits (ON/OFF)

Sets the limits for CPA (Closest Point of Approach) and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) alarms.

• Offset GPS Radar (ON/OFF)

Sets the offset between the GPS unit and the radar antenna.

SELECT CHART...

• Selects the chart to load from the CompactFlash™. By se-

lecting ON, a window will show the catalog of the charts stored in the cartridge. The chart currently loaded is marked by an asterisk.

Select the new chart by the joystick and press ENTER to confirm the selection or EXIT to exit. Press GOTO to display the information associated with the chart.

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Goto Lat/Lon

GOTO LA T/LON

Press the GOTO key and select L/L by the joystick. Enter the geographical coordinates desired and confirm.

The GEONAV will move the manual cursor to the position selected; insert a waypoint by pressing ENTER, or a marker by holding ENTER pressed.

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Goto Range/Bearing

GOTO RANGE/BEARING

Press the GOTO key and select R&B by the joystick. Enter the range and bearing values relative to the position desired and confirm.

The GEONAV will move the manual cursor to the position selected; insert a waypoint by pressing ENTER, or a marker by

holding ENTER pressed.

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Ethernet Connection

ETHERNET CONNECTION

The GEONAV features Ethernet Connection, a system for the network connection (Ethernet) of several plotters. This system makes it possible to transfer the changes to a route - including temporary changes made through the Easy Pilot function - from one plotter to another. To avoid that the improper use of one plotter affects any other unit connected to the network, it is possible to enable the Network Lock function; in this case, route editing is not allowed. Another innovative feature is the sharing of the electronic chart among several instruments, without having to purchase as many charts as the instruments connected to the network.

NOTE: No GPS receiver suitable for network connection to the Ethernet Connection has been put on sale yet. Therefore, it is necessary to connect each plotter to a GPS receiver by the NMEA0183 standard port. In any case, a single GPS receiver can be connected to several plotters. The autopilot, however, must be connected to only one of the plotters on the network, still using the NMEA0183 standard port.

Connecting the instruments

The installation of the Ethernet Connection system, to be carried out only by skilled personnel, requires the use of Ethernet standard cables and connectors (UTP cat. 5 cable and RJ-45 connector). To connect several instruments to the network, use the cable supplied for linking each plotter to an Ethernet standard hub. To execute a point-to-point link between two instruments only, use the cable supplied as well as a crossover.

Once the network has been appropriately implemented, Ethernet Connection is automatically detected at start-up and the instruments are made ready for data transfer.

Setting the network

To ensure a correct network communication, the plotters have to be assigned network addresses different from those assigned

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Ethernet Connection

to any external device (PC, printer, server, etc.) connected to the same network.

The IP address setting is carried out through the Setup menu. Press the GOTO key to display the main menu, then select SETUP/GENERAL, and position on the NETWORK IP ADDRESS option.

A window will show the instrument’s IP address as

192.168.xxx.yyy: set the same xxx value (0 to 255) for all the plotters connected to the network, whereas the yyy value (0 to

255) must be different for each plotter connected. Set the address range values so as all the yyy values for all the plotters connected fall inside the first...last range.

Within the same window, the SHOW INFO option allows displaying the network connection status (MAC address, IP address, etc.), whereas the PING option allows testing the response of an IP address from the network).

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Transferring the route

The operations that allow editing an active route - and that are therefore transferable to all the instruments on the network - are the following:

- Route editing (insertion, deletion and displacement of a

waypoint; recall and deletion of a route)

- Insertion of a waypoint and selection of the target waypoint

by the GOTO function

- Temporary editing of the route by the Easy Pilot function

(EBL knob)

As one of the above operations has been carried out from any instrument connected to the network, switch from Cursor mode to Navigation mode by pressing the EXIT key. Provided the plotter is not locked (see the following par.), a message will prompt the user to confirm the transfer of the edited route by pressing the ENTER key.

Following the confirmation, the route edited will be transferred to all the instruments connected to the network, thus overwriting the local route data (if any). To cancel the route transfer operation, press CLR.

NOTE: After canceling the transfer of the edited route, it is still possible to save the changes to the cartridge inside the instrument; press ENTER to confirm the saving or CLR to cancel. In both cases, as the operation has been completed, the instrument restores the original active route. The route saved to the local cartridge can be recalled later and then transferred to the network.

Network lock

The Network Lock function allows preventing the instrument from transferring the route changes to the network, thus avoiding that any improper use may affect all the instruments on the network.

A locked plotter becomes a mere repeater unit, displaying the

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route followed, without allowing any change. To lock the network, press the GOTO key to display the main menu, then select SETUP/GENERAL and set the NETWORK option to OFF.

Chart sharing

Usually the plotter can read the electronic chart exclusively from the CompactFlash™ cartridge to which it was saved at the moment of purchase. Now, thanks to the Chart Sharing function, that allows copying the electronic chart to as many CompactFlash™ cartridges as the instruments connected to the network, all the plotters will be able to read them: it is required just to insert the original CompactFlash™ cartridge into any instrument.

To make a copy of the charts, a PC equipped with a CompactFlash™ reader is required. Access the original cartridge by the MS-Windows File Manager, copy the \NAVIONIC\CHARTS folder to a temporary location in the hard disk, then insert a new CompactFlash™ into the reader and copy the content of the \NAVIONIC\CHARTS folder from the hard disk to the \NAVIONIC\CHARTS folder in the CompactFlash™. If necessary, create the \NAVIONIC\CHARTS folder in the new CompactFlash™ by the File Manager.

Be careful not to delete the chart files already present in the target CompactFlash™ (if any). Repeat the operation for as many CompactFlash cartridges as necessary to fit all the plotters on the network.

NOTE: The Chart Sharing function is active provided that the instrument with the original CompactFlash™ is connected to the network and turned on.

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Autopilot

AUTOPILOT

The GEONAV allows a boat equipped with an autopilot to follow automatically the entered route, compensating for any diversion caused by external conditions (wind, currents, etc.).

The GEONAV will display the “PROXIMITY TO WAYPOINT” message to warn the user that the boat is about to reach the target waypoint.

The GEONAV will display the “END OF TRIP” message to warn the user that the boat is about to reach the last waypoint in the route.

WARNING: In order to avoid sudden change of course, it is always recommended to disable the autopilot when editing and/or creating a route.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................4

CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................5

INSTALLATION AND PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 8

CONNECTIONS ..........................................................................................11

CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 13

KEYBOARD ..................................................................................................15

DIAGNOSTIC................................................................................................18

NAVIONICS ELECTRONIC CHARTS ........................................................19

GRAPHIC ITEMS ......................................................................................... 26

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS ..........................................................28

QUICK TOUR ...............................................................................................39

OPERATING MODES .................................................................................. 42

NAVIGATION WINDOWS .............................................................................45

SAILING WINDOWS ....................................................................................47

DEPTH SOUNDER WINDOW ..................................................................... 49

TRIP WINDOW............................................................................................. 50

SATELLITE WINDOW.................................................................................... 51

GENERAL INFO WINDOW .......................................................................... 53

TIDE INFO WINDOW ....................................................................................54

RUNWAY WINDOW .....................................................................................55

MAIN MENU ................................................................................................56

ROUTE ..........................................................................................................57

TRACK........................................................................................................... 62

MARKERS ....................................................................................................66

GOTO PORT .................................................................................................70

GOTO NEAREST .......................................................................................... 71

SETUP...........................................................................................................75

GOTO LAT/LON ............................................................................................. 79

GOTO RANGE/BEARING ...........................................................................80

ETHERNET CONNECTION ........................................................................81

AUTOPILOT................................................................................................... 85

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11C 10C

Manuale d’uso e d’installazione

LEGGETE QUESTA AVVERTENZA PRIMA DI UTILIZZARE IL VOSTRO GEONAV

ATTENZIONE

LA CAR T A ELETTRONICA È UN AIUTO ALLA NA VIGAZIONE FATTO PER FACILIT ARE L’USO DELLE CARTE UFFI- CIALI, NON PER SOSTITUIRLE. SOLO LE CARTE NAUTICHE UFFICIALI E GLI AVVISI AI NA VIGANTI CONTENGONO TUTTE LE INFORMAZIONI NECESSARIE PER LA SICUREZZA DELLA NA VIGAZIONE E, COME SEMPRE, IL COMANDANTE È RESPONSABILE DEL LORO USO.

L’uso del GEONAV comporta la conoscenza e l’accetta- zione di questa avvertenza da parte dell’utente.

NOTA: Le caratteristiche tecniche e le funzioni riportate in questo manuale possono

subire variazioni a causa di modifiche e di miglioramenti alle prestazioni dello strumento. Questa unità utilizza il sistema operativo Linux, sviluppato in conformità a GNU General Public License. Linux è un marchio depositato di Linus Torvalds.

Introduzione

INTRODUZIONE

Il GEONAV è un plotter cartografico interfacciabile con GPS, autopilota e altri strumenti di bordo, in grado di visualizzare la posizione geografica in sovrapposizione ad una carta elettronica. Con un GEONAV e una carta elettronica NAVIONICS Gold™ saprete sempre dove siete, anche in caso di nebbia, maltempo o di notte al buio. Disegnato per consentire l’installazione a incasso e dotato di una tastiera di facile utilizzo, il GEONAV permette di comandare l’autopilota direttamente dal plotter (funzione Easy Pilot) e, grazie alla illimitata capacità delle cartucce CompactFlash™, utilizzabili anche su PC come hard disk personali, riesce a memorizzare innumerevoli informazioni relative a rotte, tracce e marker.

Lo strumento è predisposto per il collegamento alla stazione del vento e all’ecoscandaglio, e ne mostra i dati tramite apposite finestre attivate automaticamente quando il relativo dato è disponibile. Il collegamento avviene attraverso il protocollo standard NMEA 0183 oppure utilizzando il Collegamento Ethernet, un sistema nato per collegare in rete stazioni multiple. Con le funzioni di gestione della rotta sarete in grado di pianificare un percorso e, utilizzando le carte nautiche elettroniche NAVIONICS Gold™, sarete sempre in grado di controllare esattamente la vostra posizione. Le carte nautiche NAVIONICS Gold™ assicurano una dettagliata copertura per tutte le aree di navigazione più frequentate, offrono un elevato contenuto informativo, grazie alla tecnologia “object-oriented”, e possono essere utilizzate in aggiunta alle carte nautiche ufficiali per fornire informazioni aggiuntive, quali la disponibilità dei servizi portuali e la previsione di maree e correnti. Le carte nautiche NAVIONICS Gold™ sono disponibili in tutto il mondo presso i rivenditori autorizzati NAVIONICS. Quando, in futuro, saranno disponibili nuove funzionalità, il software interno del GEONAV potrà essere aggiornato presso

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Caratteristiche tecniche

CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE

Caratteristiche generali

• Funzione Easy Pilot per la gestione semplificata

dell’autopilota

• Trasferimento di rotte, tracce e marker tra più stazioni at-

traverso collegamento in rete

• Funzione EBL e VRM

• Visualizzazione di più tracce a video

• Memorizzazione della traccia con associazione di data, ora,

latitudine/longitudine, profondità, temperatura e dati del vento ai singoli punti di traccia

• Funzione GOTO (al waypoint, al porto, al servizio più vici-

no, al marker, alla traccia, LAT/LON, distanza/rilevamento)

• Funzione Screen Amplifier™

• Funzione Autozoom™

• Funzione Overzoom™

• Marker di 8 forme e con nome di 8 caratteri

• Inversione di rotta

• Unità di misura di profondità selezionabile (metri, braccia,

piedi)

• Cartografia con servizi Maree e Correnti

• Funzione EasyView™

• Funzione X-plain™

• Funzione ARPA

• Vettore di rotta

• Filtro di direzione e di velocità

• Cartuccia CompactFlash™

• Salvataggio di rotte, tracce e marker su file nella cartuccia

CompactFlash™

• Interfaccia NMEA 0183 ver. 2.03

• Collegamento Ethernet

• Visualizzazione dei dati di profondità e di temperatura del-

l’acqua (se interfacciato con ecoscandaglio)

• Visualizzazione dei dati del vento (se interfacciato con stru-

menti del vento)

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Caratteristiche tecniche

• Tastiera retroilluminata

• Display a cristalli liquidi (LCD) a colori TFT 10.4”, visibile

alla luce del giorno (modello G10C)

• Display a cristalli liquidi (LCD) a colori TFT 10.4”, contra-

sto e luminosità potenziati, visibile al sole (modello G11C)

Caratteristiche elettriche

• Alimentazione: da 9 a 36 Volt c.c.

• Assorbimento: max. 13 Watt (modello G10C)

• Assorbimento: max. 21 Watt (modello G11C)

• Tensione d’uscita ausiliaria: da 10 a 36 Volt c.c.

(riproduce la tensione di ingresso) - Max. 250mA

• Protezione contro: inversione di polarità

sovratensioni in ingresso fino a 40 V c.c. sovracorrenti sulla tensione ausiliaria (oltre 250 mA)

• Temperatura di funzionamento: da 0°C a +55°C

• Temperatura di immagazzinamento: da -20°C a +70°C

Caratteristiche di memoria

• Fino a 100 waypoint per ogni rotta

• Fino a 5000 punti di traccia (su tracce multiple)

• Fino a 3000 marker per gruppo

• Numero di rotte, tracce e gruppi di marker: illimitato,

estendibile a seconda della capacità di memoria della CompactFlash™ utilizzata

Caratteristiche delle interfacce

• Protocollo standard NMEA 0183

- dal sensore di posizione: GLL, VTG, GGA, RMC, GSV, ZDA, RMA, GSA, GNS, DTM

- dall’ecoscandaglio: DBT, MTW

- dall’ARPA: TLL, TTM

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- all’autopilota: APA, APB, XTE, RMB, BWC, GLL, VTG

Se ricevuti in ingresso dal sensore di posizione, vengono spediti i seguenti messaggi: GGA, RMC, ZDA.

Accessori

• Staffa per installazione rimovibile

• Guarnizione e dima di foratura per montaggio a pannello

• Telaio in plastica e dima di foratura per montaggio a incas-

• Cavo d’alimentazione

• Cavo ausiliario

• Manuale utente

• Cuffia di protezione

• Valigetta

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Installazione e precauzioni

INSTALLAZIONE E PRECAUZIONI

Precauzioni

Si raccomanda di collegare, quando possibile, la calza del cavo di alimentazione alla piastra di massa dell’imbarcazione stessa.

Il GEONAV è impermeabile e quindi resistente agli spruzzi, ma non può essere immerso totalmente nell’acqua.

Lo sportellino di chiusura del vano cartuccia, situato sulla parte destra dello strumento, deve essere sempre perfettamente chiuso, e aperto esclusivamente in occasione della sostituzione delle cartucce. Verificare sempre che la sostituzione delle cartucce sia eseguita in ambiente asciutto e che durante tale operazione non entri acqua nell’apparecchio.

I connettori posteriori non utilizzati devono essere sempre coperti dagli appositi tappi di gomma.

Pulizia

Si raccomanda di pulire il vetro del GEONAV con un detergente neutro, evitando prodotti a base alcolica che potrebbero danneggiare la superficie del vetro o renderlo opaco.

Montaggio a pannello

Individuare la zona dove si vuole installare il GEONAV, quindi procedere con l’esecuzione dei fori e dello scasso sul pannello utilizzando l’apposita dima di foratura (drilling template) fornita in dotazione.

Applicare la guarnizione adesiva in neoprene (questa guarnizione riduce la possibilità di infiltrazioni d’acqua e assorbe in parte le vibrazioni) sulla parte posteriore del GEONAV, quindi posizionare e bloccare lo strumento al pannello tramite delle viti del diametro di 4 mm e della lunghezza massima di 5 mm, più lo spessore del pannello.

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Si raccomanda di fare attenzione a non serrare le viti più del necessario, per non danneggiarne le sedi.

Montaggio a incasso

Individuare la zona dove si vuole installare il GEONAV, quindi procedere con il taglio del pannello utilizzando l’apposita dima di taglio fornita in dotazione.

Applicare uno strato di sigillante al silicone (consigliamo di utilizzare sigillante di colore nero, per evitare possibili ingiallimenti dovuti all’esposizione al sole) sul bordo posteriore del telaio in plastica, quindi posizionare il telaio nello scasso praticato sul pannello, in modo che il bordo del telaio si appoggi sul pannello stesso.

Assicurarsi che il sigillante provveda a un corretto incollaggio del telaio sul pannello. Eventualmente provvedere a irrobustire la struttura applicando alcune staffe metalliche aggiuntive (non fornite a corredo) come riportato nella figura.

Lasciare asciugare il sigillante, quindi applicare la guarnizione di neoprene sulla parte posteriore del GEONAV e posizio-

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Navionics 11C, 10C User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual