Skymap 111c manual

The provision of a joystick makes it considerably simpler to operate the unit and allows you fast and efficient access to most functions.

You will notice that a label is drawn alongside each valid key. Whenever a new function is selected, by pressing a valid key, a new screen is displayed along with its new key labels. For the purpose of describing the function of a particular key in this Manual, assume that all the keys on the pictured screen drawings are numbered 1 - 5 from top to bottom. The ensuing text will use this numbering sequence to refer to each specific key.

The number shown alongside the pictured screen drawings refers to the number of the screen, which is called when that key is pressed. By using these numbers it is possible to follow the paths through the operating system for all functions. If the word RET is printed next to a key, this means that after the key function is performed the same screen is RETurned.

This enables the user to configure the unit for either left or right handed operation or place the keys along the left, right, top or bottom edges of the case. The default setting on first switch on is Landscape Standard, and it is this mode that is used to illustrate the functions of your unit in this Manual.

Refer to Map Setup Screens in the Setup Screens section of this manual if you wish to alter your screen orientation. The diagram above depicts the complete tree structure and will serve as a good point of reference whilst you are familiarising yourself with your unit. Then select the branch of software that contains the desired function you wish to access.

You may find it useful to know where various types of information are stored in order to make best use of the equipment. It stores initialisation data, serial number, PIN number and performance log details.

This memory is non-volatile which means it is retained even if the memory battery is removed. If you choose to activate the PIN number security feature similar to that available on many car radios the non-volatile nature of the NVM ensures your PIN cannot be tampered with or erased. The Memory Card is used to hold the operating system and the database.

The memory card can be replaced periodically in order to upgrade the operating system and update the database. When showing any map screen - airports, beacons, towns, intersections, user waypoints and many other data classes are represented by symbols or icons, many of which are user selectable in the Map Setup Screens. Please refer to the Setup Screens Section of this Manual for further details. Your unit is designed to operate from an external source providing a voltage between 10V to 33V DC.

A pre-wired connector is supplied with your unit. The cable uses four coloured cores and a braided screen. The red and blue cores of the cable should be connected to any DC supply between 10 and 33 Volts, capable of supplying 2 Amps. Connect the BLUE core and the braided screen to the negative - side of the same power source. You may also power your unit from a 12 or 24 volt automobile type cigarette lighter socket. However certain of these lack proper circuit protection and may provide an unreliable supply so we recommend that wherever possible an approved aircraft power source be installed by a licensed radio engineer.

The yellow and green cores are the data in yellow and data out green lines. Refer to the Data Input Section of this Manual for more details. Your unit also has a differential serial data input and external alarm outputs available on the 9 way connector for optional use.

If you are not planning to connect either the green or yellow cores, please cut them back and insulate the cut end. Please do not make connection to pins 3, 6 or 7. The Skymap IIIC is supplied with a portable antenna that is convenient for use in circumstances where the unit is removed from the aircraft regularly.

In order to provide a 3-dimensional fix, Skymap IIIC needs to receive signals simultaneously from at least four satellites. The radio signals from the GPS Navstar satellites are transmitted in an extremely high frequency band 1.

They can be regarded as having approximately the same penetration capabilities as light. This means that they are able to penetrate only transparent or very thin materials and will be blocked by almost any material that blocks light. At least four and at times up to twelve GPS satellites should be in view from any place in the world at any time. These can, however, be absolutely anywhere in the sky and so, to ensure uninterrupted navigation it is essential that the antenna has direct line-of-sight contact with as much sky as possible.

If the position in which you wish to locate your Skymap IIIC is shielded from the sky and the standard antenna cable is not long enough for an acceptable installation bearing the above guidelines in mind, you may choose one of several options for remote antenna sitting. This allows the portable antenna to be extended by a further 6ft 2 metres thereby allowing mounting up to 12ft 4 meters away from the main unit. The antenna may be held in place there by using the rubber suction cup supplied which should be slotted into the key hole in the antenna bracket or fixed permanently in position by using the countersunk screw mounting holes in the antenna bracket.

The rubber suction cup is ideal for temporary use in vehicles and light aircraft. The portable antenna is only splash proof and not fully waterproof. Never mount this antenna permanently outside. For permanent external antenna mounting an external magnetic mount antenna is available for ground vehicles and an external low profile "tear drop" style antenna for aircraft. If more detail is required, please refer to the appropriate Sections in this Manual.

Where the Tracker IIIC operation differs, the differences are explained in italic text after each paragraph. The joystick allows movement of the pointer in MAP mode and is used for all forms of data entry or selection. The appropriate key labels for a particular page are configured in software and drawn alongside the appropriate black key.

This must be acknowledged before you can continue. When an antenna is attached and has a good all round view of the sky, the unit will achieve a position fix within 15 minutes. Use the joystick to adjust the time, and then press SET. Option not available after the. Move the joystick. Option not available. This can be accessed after powering on the unit by pressing the HELP key. There are short cuts allowing you to get to the primary mode MAP mode more easily. Demo Mode allows you to become familiar with handling your unit on the ground by turning it into a simulator.

Demo Mode can only be activated in the first title screen, available at power on. Once the. Both the internal i. During the normal use of your unit you will need to select items from these databases, whether it is to find out airport frequency information, or select a DIRECT TO point or when creating a flight plan. In each case the adjacent screen will appear.

The second stage in the selection process requires you to choose the desired item. This is achieved by using the joystick. If the item required is in an aeronautical database i. If a flight plan was previously running underneath it will automatically resume. The unit will then provide you with full navigation information to reach this point.

Alternatively if you wish to obtain more. Once the pointer has been activated by pushing the joystick it will remain active for 30 seconds; after which time it will automatically reset if not moved. You will now be able to select the item from the database as explained in Database Selection in this section of the manual. Use the joystick to select the desired user waypoint number or name. If you only wish to delete data in a particular field, as opposed to the entire user waypoint, move the cursor over the field label i.

Marker waypoints are discussed in detail in the Flight Planning section of this manual. You may then use the joystick to select a specific user waypoint either by number or name. If the previously selected user waypoint was empty your last position will be displayed. You will immediately be returned to MAP mode with your current position saved to the next available user waypoint memory location. Holding the switch to the right or left moves the Yaw Axis in the corresponding direc- tion at a constant rate.

Yaw Damper must be operational and ac … Preselected altitudes are displayed in foot increments. Pressing the Push Baro Test pushbutton twice in rapid succession summons the den- sity altitude display at any time. The barrel switch provides the function of vertical and lateral command modification for the autopilot and flight director modes. The autopilot and yaw damper remain engaged in the default modes, Pitch Attitude … Its digital flight computer and inte- grated architecture enable the KFC to determine helicopter control requirements sooner, and to execute them with greater smoothness and accuracy than previous autopilot sys- tems.

Due primarily to its dual channel flight computer design, the KFC can more positively control the air- craft while providing a level of safety monitoring unavailable with single channel systems.

Digital, solid-s … 2. When roll attitude approaches six degrees or less bank angle, the flight director will provide commands to maintain constant heading. Targ … Activating Heading Select cancels any other lateral tracking mode.

If the Heading Select mode is active, depressing the HDG pushbut- ton will deactivate the the Heading Select mode and revert the flight director commands to maintain a roll- le … Increments of the compass card are five degrees.

Try and buy one that has the leads already attached to the battery. The replacement doesn't actually require too much dismantling of the unit. It does require a little bit of soldering. By davejnr - Fri Oct 04, Fri Oct 04, Here is the battery I bought for mine.

By MikeB - Fri Oct 04, I changed mine a year ago with a battery bought from Ebay. Quite straightforward, but required soldering. By Joe Dell - Sun May 02, Sun May 02, An old thread, I know. I need to get it out to change the failed battery. No position feed to the transponder.

Anyone out there who can confirm that? Depends on what bracketry is in use. If the makers tray Expensive type 1 with power and aerial connector then yes a push click fit. If the makers type 2, with brass stand offs and pins, yes after removing securing pins then pulloff. If previous owner has split open the case and fitted ether side of an alluminum sheet cutout then no, has to be unscrewed. Difficult to tell without seeing front of panel and up behind instrument panel.

Actual battery changing is fairly easy if you can handle a soldering iron and desoldering tool or desoldering wick.