AirMap 100 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ® ® Copyright © 1996, 1997, 1998 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. AirMapTM 100 is a trademark of Lowrance Avionics. Lowrance® is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. Jeppesen® is a registered trademark of Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. WARNING! USE THIS UNIT ONLY AS AN AID TO NAVIGATION. A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. Never use this product while operating a vehicle. The background map built into this unit is not intended for navigation and its accuracy has not been verified. This map is derived from U.S. government sources which rely on ground and aerial surveys and satellite data. Since there can be inaccuracies in the data used to create the maps and in the map's resolution, plus position inaccuracies in the navigation system, use caution when using this product. CAUTION When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), this 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 travelling to a waypoint, but will also visually check to make certain a clear, safe path to the waypoint is always available. The operating and storage temperature for your unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage temperatures higher or lower than specified will cause the liquid crystal display to fail. Neither this type of failure nor its consequences are covered by the warranty. For more information, consult the factory customer service department. All features and specifications subject to change without notice. Lowrance Avionics may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. All screens in this manual are simulated. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the factory customer service department for help. Specifications Dimensions ................................................. 6.75" L x 2.25" W x 1.625" D Display .................................................................. 160 H x 104 W pixels Power ....................................................................................... 5-35 vdc Waypoints ......................................................................................... 750 Routes ................................................................................................ 99 Waypoints per Route (maximum) ........................................................ 99 Total Waypoints used in Routes ...................................................... 1500 Icons ............................................................................................... 1000 Savable Plot Trails................................................................................. 3 Maximum Plot Trail Points .................................................. 3000 per trail DEFINITION OF TERMS/ABBREVIATIONS Due to space considerations, the digital displays use abbreviations for some names. They are as follows: ALT ............... Altitude BRG ............. Bearing - The direction from your present position to a waypoint. CDI ............... Course Deviation Indicator - Shows your distance to the side of the desired course line. CLOCK ......... Your local time. TRK .............. Track - The direction you're travelling. DIS ............... Distance - Distance remaining between your present position and a waypoint. DNT/UPT ...... Countdown timer (DNT) and Count up timer (UPT) ETA ............... Estimated Time of Arrival ETE .............. Estimated Time En route ICON ............ A symbol you can place on the map, representing a landmark. POSITION .... Your present position. GS ................ Ground Speed - Your actual speed. UTC .............. Coordinated Universal Time - Time at the prime meridian at Greenwich, England. Formerly known as GMT. VOLTS .......... Electrical system voltage. VMG ............. Velocity Made Good - Your ground speed towards a recalled waypoint, airport, etc. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1 SA - What is it? ........................................................................................................ 2 Don't Get Lost .......................................................................................................... 2 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................... 3 Power ................................................................................................................. 3 BATTERIES .............................................................................................................. 3 Battery Installation ............................................................................................. 3 NiMH Battery ..................................................................................................... 3 External Antenna ..................................................................................................... 4 Yoke Mount .............................................................................................................. 5 OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 6 Turning Power On .................................................................................................... 6 Satellite Status Screen ............................................................................................ 6 Finding Your Position ................................................................................................ 8 Auto Search ....................................................................................................... 8 Manual Initialization ........................................................................................... 8 Position Acquisition ........................................................................................... 9 POSITION/NAVIGATION SCREENS ...................................................................... 9 Navigation Screens ........................................................................................... 10 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) ................................................................ 11 Map ................................................................................................................. 12 Cursor ......................................................................................................... 14 Map Symbols .............................................................................................. 14 Obstructions ................................................................................................ 15 Airspace ...................................................................................................... 16 Map Setup ................................................................................................... 18 Map Options ...................................................................................................... 18 Map Orientation .......................................................................................... 18 Autozoom .................................................................................................... 20 View Destination ......................................................................................... 21 Range Rings/Grid Lines .............................................................................. 21 Earth Map Options ............................................................................................ 22 Earth Map On/Off ....................................................................................... 22 Text Labels .................................................................................................. 22 Locations ..................................................................................................... 22 Map Detail ................................................................................................... 22 Gray Fill ....................................................................................................... 23 Map Boundaries .......................................................................................... 24 Air Map Options ................................................................................................. 24 Runway Extensions .................................................................................... 25 Plot Trail Options ............................................................................................... 26 Clear Trail .................................................................................................... 26 Flash Trail .................................................................................................... 26 Update Options ........................................................................................... 26 Save Trail ................................................................................................. 26 Show Trail ................................................................................................. 27 ICONS ............................................................................................................... 27 MAP DOWNLOADING ...................................................................................... 29 WINDOWS ......................................................................................................... 31 Reprogram Window Groups ....................................................................... 36 Reprogram Boxes ....................................................................................... 37 RESET GROUPS .............................................................................................. 38 DATABASES ...................................................................................................... 38 Aviation Database ....................................................................................... 38 User Database - Waypoints ........................................................................ 42 WAYPOINTS ...................................................................................................... 42 Waypoint Menu ........................................................................................... 42 Saving Your Present Position as a Waypoint (Quick Save Method) ........... 42 Saving The Cursor Position as a Waypoint ................................................ 43 Saving Your Present Position as a Waypoint (Select Number Method) ..... 43 Saving a New Position ................................................................................ 44 Waypoint Averaging .................................................................................... 44 Project a Waypoint ...................................................................................... 45 Selecting a Waypoint .................................................................................. 46 Editing a Waypoint ...................................................................................... 46 NAVIGATION ............................................................................................................ 47 Navigating to a cursor location ................................................. ...