Avmap EKPIV series Bedienungsanleitung

USER MANUALupdated to software version 2.14.162 RVia Caboto, 954036 Marina di Carrara - MS - ITALIAE-mail: [email protected]

10• Auto Zoom• Map Presentation (Aero+Terrestrial, Aeronautical, Marine)• POI Settings• Selective and cycled Display• VFR (Airports, VOR, NDB, In

11Physical CharacteristicsSize• 7.1” x 4,8” x 1,8” (2.3”)Weight • 670 gLCD display• color TFT 7” (16:9)• resolution 800 x 480 pixelsAntenna dimensions

12Fig. 1.2 - The EKP-IVFig. 1.2a - How to insert the Compact Flash

131.3 FLYING STARTThese pages provide a very brief overview of several of the EKP-IV’s important features, the Main Menu, the Moving Map, GoTo flight

14differently based on the mode of operation selected. The Auto Home mode will allow the user to pan away from his present position to view other part

151.3.6 GoToGoTo sets a 1-leg course from the present position to any location or selected Waypoint. To activate a GoTo Flight Plan move the cursor t

162 THE BASICS This chapter provides general information about the functions of the keys and entering data (connecting the EKP-IV to pow

17presentations and quickly filter mapping information on the display.‘CYCLE’: selects the Cycle modeThere are three Cycle modes and holding the Cycle

18Fig. 2.2.1 - Title pageAfter a few seconds the Warning page is displayed, reminding you that the EKP-IV is an aid to navigation and should be used

19“LANGUAGE” + ‘ENTER’Choose the language you want and press ‘ENTER’ again to confirm.2.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS2.5.1 Internal/external GPS SourceThe

2WARRANTYAvMap warrants their GPS receiver and accessories to be free of defects in material and work-manship for a period of two years from the date

202.5.3 Down Or Up-load Flight Plans & TracksThe EKP-IV can also send and receive Flight Plans from the AvMap FlightPlanner or another device com

21> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “COMMUNICATIONS” + ‘ENTER’ + “FLIGHT PLAN UPLOAD” + ‘ENTER’The received Flight Plan is saved in the current Flight Plan. If the

223 THE MOVING MAPS The Moving Map is the default state of the software. This mode displays the Moving Map screen and Data Window. The Moving Map dis

23To activate Auto Zoom mode press ‘CLEAR’ in Moving Map. Auto Zoom requires a position fix and an active destination point. If a destination point is

243.4.1 Airspace InformationAirspace Info will display information about the airspace within the cursor/position fix. The selected area(s) of airspac

25This will place “A” at the current fix position, then:>Place the cursor at second position “B” + ‘ENTER’ + “A-B FUNCTION” + ‘ENTER’This line will

26Add WaypointTo add a Waypoint (leg) to the viewed (current) Flight Plan place the cursor over the position.>‘ENTER’ + “ADD FP LEG” + ‘ENTER’This

273.5.1 Viewed FPThis item enables you to select the Flight Plan to display on the Moving Map from the listof stored Flight Plans. The Flight Plan th

28Fig. 3.5.3 - Data Window options3.5.4 Setup Data FieldsYou can select the item to be displayed in each of the fields of the Data Window. The follow

293.5.5 Default DatafieldsThis will restore data fields settings to default values> ‘MENU’ + “DEFAULT DATA FIELDS” + ‘ENTER’The message “DONE” wil

3Warning!!!A measure of knowledge by the user is required for proper and safe use of the chart plotter. Read the User Manual and the Warranty complete

30> ‘MENU’ + “MAP PRESENTATION” + ‘ENTER’The default setting is generic. See paragraph 3.6 for further details.3.5.8 Automatic InformationThe disp

314. Official Designated Airway5. RNAV AirwayRefer to Section 3.5.12 for detailed information on how to customize the map display settings.When routin

323.5.10.3 Land SettingsThe Land Settings menu controls the level of cartographic detail shown.Roads: ON/OFF. The default setting is On.Road Labels

33To change map orientation:> ‘MENU’ + “MAP ORIENTATION” + ‘ENTER’3.5.11.2 Terrain “OFF”With “Terrain” set to OFF, the following occurs: Normal m

34Please Note When TAWS is enabled, the color scheme is always displayed. The rules for TAWS are divided into two levels: 1. L1=500 ft. agl / M1=1,00

35Fig. 3.6.3 - Selective Display SettingsScroll through the cells using the cursor key. To select the desired scale you would like the map to begin di

364 NAVIGATION & LOCATION The Navigation and Location screen displays a full page of navigation information with location coordinates. To access f

37> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENTER’Highlight the destination Waypoint of the desired leg and press ‘GOTO’ to activate that leg of the Fligh

385 THE HSI SCREEN The HSI screen presents the desired course to be flown and the current Track in a graphical format similar to the Horizontal Situat

395.2.1 Add Mark Under FixWhile in HSI mode, it is possible to create a User Mark under the current position fix. From the HSI screen:> ‘MENU’ + “

4CONTENTS1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 FEATURES 91.1.1 Specifications 91.2 BASIC 111.3 FLYING START 131.3.1 The Moving Map 131.3.2 The Main Menu 131.

406 FLIGHT PLAN > ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENTER’The Flight Plan mode allows you to create a Flight Plan with User Points, Temporary Waypoin

41want a Flight Plan to display on the Moving Map. In addition, the viewed Flight Plan can be selected from the Moving Map Menu. (See Sec. 3.5.1.)6.2

42> ‘GOTO’ + “ACTIVATE FP” OR “DEACTIVATE FP” + ‘ENTER’This will activate/deactivate the currently Viewed Flight Plan (See Sec.3.5.1.).Note The cur

43the FP passes through one or more of the airspaces selected a popup window will appear showing a list of them. The selectabel airspaces are : Class

44Fig. 6.2 - Nearest function with Nearest menu openedThe Nearest page will display the identifiers, bearing To and From, Distance and Estimated Time

457 THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of satellites that orbit the earth twice a day, transmitting

46coordinates, Date, Time, HDOP, VDOP,GS, TRK and ALT on the GPS page.7.2 GPS RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS• Receiver: L1, C/A code, DGPS/WAAS Ready• Ch

47the reflections of signals that have bounced off of surrounding objects.)Using DGPS to eliminate the effects of correctable errors requires that the

488 WAYPOINT & DATABASE The EKP-IV uses three types of Waypoints:Jeppesen Waypoints are contained in the Compact Flash and include Airport, VOR,

49> Place the cursor over the Waypoint + ‘ENTER’ + “EDIT WAYPOINT” + ‘ENTER’To edit Name field (up to 8 characters): press left/right cursor key to

53.5.5 Default Datafields 293.5.6 Map Orientation 293.5.7 Map Presentation Menu 293.5.8 Automatic Information 303.5.9 Rangerings 303.5.10 V

508.3 DATABASEThe Database functions allow the user to search for and display information stored in the data cartridges on Airports, VOR, NDB, In

51Pressing GOTO for and holding will redraw the moving map centered on the object.8.3.1.2 Displaying Sunrise and Sunset InformationWith the Airport s

529 APPROACH DATA PROCEDURES WARNING!!! The EKP-IV is not certified for use as the only navigation device during Instrument Flight Rules as establishe

53To change the desired approach for the airport, if one is selected> ‘MENU’ + ‘MENU’ + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENTER’ + ‘MENU’ + “CHANGE APPROACH” - sele

5410 CALCULATOR The Calculator functions assist the user in preflight and in-flight calculations for Vertical Navigation, Wind and Fuel consumption. I

55continue to calculate in the background of the software, even if you are not on the Calculator screen or do not display the timer data in the da

56Flying Time: Total time when speed is greater than 35 knots.Stopped Time: Total time unit was on with a GPS fix and speed was less than 2 knots.Trip

57Fig. 10.4a - Vertical Navigation functionVertical Navigation can be activated (On) only if a Flight Plan is active (destination present).Destination

58Fig. 10.5 - Wind Calculation pageThe EKP-IV computes wind velocity and direction from the information entered above and from the current Ground Spee

59Fig. 10.6 - Fuel Consumption pageTo set Fuel Consumption parameters use ‘ENTER’ to edit the selected field (a box appears around the active field) a

67.3.3 Differential GPS 467.3.4 Monitoring & Controlling The GPS 477.3.5 GPS Information Sources 478 WAYPOINT & DATABASE 8.1 USER WAYP

6011 THE CHECKLISTS The EKP-IV provides a checklist of standard procedures for Engine Start, Ground Check, Pre-Take-off, Cruise in Flight and Landing.

61completed. Press any key to accept.11.2 GROUND CHECK> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “CHECKLISTS” + ‘ENTER’ + “GROUND CHECK” + ‘ENTER’After pressing ‘ENTER’ sel

6212 SIMULATOR The built-in Simulator function allows you to become proficient in the use of the EKP-IV before ever taking it into the cockpit. No cu

63All functions of the EKP-IV will work as in normal flight except for Altitude related functions.Nota As stated earlier, in the Simulation mode the E

6413 THE COMMUNICATION The Communications Menu contains options that control the GPS data input:>‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “COMMUNICATIONS” + ‘ENTER’Fig. 13

65> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “COMMUNICATIONS” + ‘ENTER’ + “WAYPOINTS UPLOAD” + ‘ENTER’The Download Waypoint function allows the unit to send the current Way

6614 THE SYSTEM SET-UP MENU The System Setup Menu allows the user to change how the EKP-IV displays information. System Setup options are arranged in

67beeper sounds Off. The default setting is On.14.1.2 Scale FormatSelects the desired setting for display of the map scale in the Data Window field.&g

68The Vertical mode is the default in order to use the unit with the attached leg mount.The Horizontal mode can be used when the unit is placed on the

6914.2.4 Static NavigationA GPS-receiver can produce speed settings that are minimal when standing still. The Static Navigation sets a th

714 THE SYSTEM SET-UP MENU 14.1 GENERAL SET-UP 6614.1.1 Beeper 6614.1.2 Scale Format 6714.1.3 Language 6714.1.4 Military Frequency 6714.1.5

70After pressing ‘ENTER’ a box will appear with 00.00. Using the cursor key select the number desired and press ‘ENTER’. The default setting is Off (0

71> ‘MENU’ 1 sec ‘MENU; + “ALARM SETUP”Use the cursor key to select each category of airspace and turn ON/OFF the alarm for that category. The time

72point. The following options assist in getting the most track memory for your type of flying.> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENTER’

73Note If you are unsure what the time difference is for your area, get a position fix using the UTC format. Display the Location page and note the di

74> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENTER’ + “UNITS SETUP” + ‘ENTER’ + “FUEL” + ‘ENTER’You may select Gallons (GAL), Liters (LIT), Kilograms (KG)

75> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENTER’ + “CLEAR USER DATA” + ‘ENTER’After pressing ‘ENTER’ a window appears; press ‘ENTER’ to confirm deletio

7615 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS The EKP-IV must be connected to a 10–35 V DC power source and the antenna requires a clear view of the sky in order to ope

7715.3 DIMENSIONSFig. 15.3 - Dimensions

7815.4 INSERT / CHANGE BATTERIESNote High capacity NiMh rechargeable batteries are needed.DO NOT use non rechargeable alkaline batteries. The unit pro

79sky and that the connections have been made properly. If less than four satellites are in use, the GPS receiver may have difficulty receiving a fix.

814.9 FACTORY DEFAULTS 7515 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS 15.1 ANTENNA ASSEMBLY & PLACEMENT 7615.2 SECURING THE EKP-IV 7615.3 DIMENSIONS 7715.4

80If this does not help, you can try one additional memory clear option. This is a factory default RAM Clear that should only be tried after all other

81Note The additional tests in the System Test Menu are intended for factory testing. Faulty findings within these menusis not necessarily a true resu

82(or continue after pause) data displaying, ‘ENTER’ to show data in hex or ASCII mode (normal or small) and ‘CLEAR’ to exit.

8316 EKP IV PRO The following features aer new for the EKP IV PRO.16.1 FUNCTIONS FOR THE AUTOMATIC CREATION OF SEARCH AND RESCUE (S.A.R) FLIGHT PAT

84APPENDIX A - TERMS This section explains the terms that you may find unfamiliar.ACQUISITION - Occurs when the EKP-IV locates a signal and collects d

85DATA WINDOW - Data Window is an information panel representing customized data fields. The layout of these fields depends on the screen mode.DATABAS

86any combination of letters and numbers, up to five characters in length.INT - INTERSECTION - A Waypoint defined by any combination of courses or rad

87SA - SELECTIVE AVAILABILITY - The degradation of the GPS data broadcast by the SPS (Standard Positioning Service), the U.S. Government discontinued

88ellipsoid or the arc of an ellipsoid that most closely represents the area being described. In addition, the datum is centered at a specific loca

89Fig. C - ICAO Codes for areas included in the databaseFig. Ca - ICAO Codes for sub-continental areas

91 INTRODUCTION If you have not used a GPS Charting System before and intend to use your EKP-IV for navigating, we suggest that you read this User Ma

90ICAOCODE NAME A1 Antarctica (Aus/NZ)BG GreenlandBI IcelandCF Miquelon Island/St Pierre Island (Canada)CY CanadaDA AlgeriaDB BeninDF Bu

91ICAOCODE NAME GB GambiaGC Canary IslandsGE MelillaGF Sierra LeoneGG Guinea-BissauGL Liberia/RobertsGM Dakhla and Laayoune/MoroccoGO

92ICAOCODE NAME MB Caicos Islands/Turks IslandsMD Dominican RepublicMG GuatemalaMH HondurasMK JamaicaMM MexicoMN NicaraguaMP PanamaMR

93ICAOCODE NAME RK KoreaRO JapanRP PhilippinesSA ArgentinaSB BrazilSC Chile/Easter IslandSE EcuadorSF Falkland IslandSG ParaguaySK

94ICAOCODE NAME VD KampucheaVE IndiaVG BangladeshVH Hong KongVI IndiaVL LaosVM MacauVN NepalVO IndiaVQ BhutanVR MaldivesVT Th

95SUB-CONTINENTALThese Compact Flashs combine Jeppesen Navdata and land cartography for those customers traveling outside The Americas to p