Alan MAP600 User manual

MAP 600 – User’s Manual
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Tableof Contents
1. Important Warnings................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 4
1.1 Symbolsused...............................................................................................................................4
1.2 Warnings......................................................................................................................................4
2. Introduction................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 5
2.1 Your MAP600..............................................................................................................................5
3. Descriptionof MAP 600................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 6
3.1 Buttons and controls.....................................................................................................................6
3.1.a Front Panel.......................................................................................................................................................6
3.1.b Back Panel andConnections..........................................................................................................................6
4. Preparationof the Navigator................................ ................................ ................................ .. 8
4.1 Unpacking....................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Installation ofbatteries..................................................................................................................8
4.2.a Types of useable batteries..............................................................................................................................8
4.2.b Installationprocedure......................................................................................................................................8
4.3 Rechargingofrechargeablebatteries ............................................................................................9
4.3.a Batterycharge check.......................................................................................................................................9
4.3.b Memoryeffectonrechargeablebatteries.......................................................................................................9
4.3.c Installing aCF memorycard.........................................................................................................................10
4.4 OptionalAccessories ..................................................................................................................10
5. The first time youuse your MAP 600 ................................ ................................ .................. 11
5.1 Turning MAP600on/off..............................................................................................................11
5.2 Initializationof GPS receiver........................................................................................................11
5.2.a Positioning and first start up..........................................................................................................................11
5.2.b Initialization....................................................................................................................................................12
5.2.c Establishing your position..............................................................................................................................12
6. IntroductionofAutoRoute Concept ................................ ................................ .................... 12
7. Mainpages ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 12
7.1 Selecting themainpages............................................................................................................13
7.2 Rotatingthemainpages .............................................................................................................13
7.3 Displaybacklight.........................................................................................................................14
7.4 Adjusting thedisplaycontrast......................................................................................................14
8. Navigatingthe Command Menus ................................ ................................ ........................ 15
8.1 SystemSetting Menu..................................................................................................................15
8.2 Set 1 ..........................................................................................................................................16
8.2.a Backlight.........................................................................................................................................................16
8.2.b NavigationMode............................................................................................................................................16
8.2.c NMEA Output.................................................................................................................................................16
8.2.d Map Direction.................................................................................................................................................16
8.2.e Beeper............................................................................................................................................................16
8.3 Set2 ...........................................................................................................................................17
8.3.a Units ...............................................................................................................................................................17
8.3.b Language.......................................................................................................................................................17
8.3.c DMS Format...................................................................................................................................................17
8.3.d Waas/Egnos...................................................................................................................................................17
8.4 Format........................................................................................................................................17
8.5 Datum ........................................................................................................................................18
8.6 Set AR........................................................................................................................................18
8.7 Time...........................................................................................................................................18
8.8 MainMenu..................................................................................................................................19
8.8.a Viewingof systeminformation......................................................................................................................19
8.8.b Files in CF......................................................................................................................................................20
9. Descriptionof mainGPSpages................................ ................................ ........................... 21
9.1 Satellitepage..............................................................................................................................21
9.1.a Navigation/Simulation....................................................................................................................................21
9.2 Map page...................................................................................................................................22
9.2.a Search (Search Objects)...............................................................................................................................23
9.2.b Nearest Search (Search of Nearest References).........................................................................................23
9.2.c MapInfo(Show Map Information)..................................................................................................................24
9.2.d Shortcut On/Off..............................................................................................................................................24
9.2.e Navigation(NavigatorSettingMenu)............................................................................................................24
9.2.f Map Scale ......................................................................................................................................................24
9.2.g Setup Map......................................................................................................................................................25
9.2.h Navigator Menu(diagram6)..........................................................................................................................26
9.3 Datapage...................................................................................................................................27
9.3.a TripReset.......................................................................................................................................................27
9.3.b Change Field..................................................................................................................................................27
9.4 CompassPage...........................................................................................................................28
9.4.a Change Next WP (Change Waypoint)..........................................................................................................28

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9.4.b Guide With Arrow (diagram2).......................................................................................................................28
10. Waypoint................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 29
10.1 Creatingawaypoint ....................................................................................................................29
10.1.a Method 1 – using themenu...........................................................................................................................29
10.1.b Method 2 – during navigation........................................................................................................................30
10.2 Modifyingawaypoint...................................................................................................................30
10.3 Deleting oneormorewaypoints ..................................................................................................30
10.4 Deleting all waypoints.................................................................................................................30
10.5 Narrowingwaypointlist...............................................................................................................30
11. Routes................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 32
11.1 Creatingaroute..........................................................................................................................32
11.2 ActivatingaNavigatingRoute......................................................................................................33
11.3 Addingawaypointtoaroute.......................................................................................................34
11.4 Invertingthewaypointsorder.......................................................................................................35
11.5 Insertingawaypoint betweentwoexistingwaypoints...................................................................35
11.6 Removingawaypointfromaroute ..............................................................................................35
11.7 Removingallthewaypointsfromarouteandcreatinganewroute...............................................36
12. Navigator (AutoRoute)................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 37
12.1.a Method 1:.......................................................................................................................................................37
12.1.b Method 2:.......................................................................................................................................................37
12.1.c Method 3:.......................................................................................................................................................37
13. Saving Tracks................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 39
13.1 Activatingatrack ........................................................................................................................39
13.2 OperationswithTracks................................................................................................................40
13.3 Edit&Info.....................................................................................................................................40
14. RESET Instructions................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 41
15. Troubleshooting................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 42
16. The Global PositioningSystem (GPS)network................................ ................................ .. 43
16.1 Howthesystemworks................................................................................................................43
16.2 SatelliteFrequency andcontrolsignals........................................................................................43
16.3 Groundcontrol............................................................................................................................43
16.4 TheGPS receiver .......................................................................................................................43
17. Technical specifications................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 44
18. Service................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 45
19. Notes aboutthis manual................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 45
20. AlphabeticalIndex................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 46

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1. Important Warnings
1.1 Symbols used
For easeandconvenienceinreadingthismanual,symbolsareusedtohighlighturgentsituations, practicaladvices,and
general information.
! Exclamationmarkssuch asthisoneindicateimportant descriptionsregardingtechnicalrepairs,dangerousconditions,
safetywarnings,adviceand/or important information. Failing toobservethesesymbolsmaycauseseriousproblems
and/or damage and/or personalinjury.
2 Notes like this one indicate keypractical advices thatwe recommend following toensureMAP 600’s optimalperformance.
1.2 Warnings
! WARNING! Paycloseattentiontoall of thewarningsbelow.Failingtoobservethesewarningsmayresultinserious
problemsand/or damageand/orpersonal injury.
This GPS is intended only as anaid tonavigation. Thisreceiver shouldnotbe considered a substituteeitherfor standardnavigation
procedures or for reasonableprudenceandjudgment.
Whenusingthisreceiver in avehicle, use it onlyif you arenot thedriver,whenthevehicleisstopped, or in case of
emergency. Using thisreceiver whiledrivingisdangerousand maycauseaccidentsorcollisions.Whiledriving, payattention toyour
driving!
When thesocketsare not in use, cover themwith the rubber cover to protectthem.
Observe all precautions regarding use of thebatteries, asdescribedfurther in Chapt.4.2.
Donot usealcohol, solvents, or abrasivesto clean MAP 600. Useasoft, cleancloth that isslightlydampwith water. Useamild
detergent onlyinpresenceofstickystains.
Donot exposeMAP600 toenvironmental conditionswith excessivemoisture or dust, or with temperaturesexceedingarange
of -10°C to+70°C.Alsoavoid exposure to directsunlight.For example, do notleavethe receiver onthe dashboard of avehicle that
is exposedto direct sunlight,or extremelylow temperatures during thewinter.
Avoidhitting, mechanical shock, and excessivevibration.Thereceiver has been designedtoresist tohitting and vibrations aslong
as within the normalusageof anyelectronicdevice.
Donot openthereceiverforanyreason. MAP 600’sprecisionmechanics and electronics requireexperiencedtechniciansand
specialized equipment. Unauthorized opening ofMAP 600will void thewarranty.
Donot replaceor recharge thereceiver’sbatteries inpotentially explosiveenvironments.Asingle sparkmaycausean explosion.
It isnecessarytoprovideMAP600withaCompact Flash memoryinorder to load the Cartography.It isappropriatetoformatthe
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2. Introduction
2.1 Your MAP 600
Congratulationsonyourpurchase!AlanMAP600isaportableGPSreceiverdesignedforsportand outdooractivities
thatalso addstheNavigatorfunctiontoitsclassicalfunctionalities,driving youonthetrafficpaths turn byturnstraight to
thedestination.
By selecting adestination,Alan MAP 600 willautomaticallycalculatetheidealroute,displayingitindetail onthe
cartography and supplying you withavisualandacousticalindication of theturns.Incaseofan outofroute,thenewone
will beautomaticallyrecalculated.
Onthedisplay,Alan MAP600canshowagroupoficonswhichrepresentstheso-called“PointofInterests”,suchas
hotels,restaurants,fuelstations,museums,monuments,hospitals,departmentstoresetc.,providingyouwithaddress
and telephonenumber,ofcoursebesidesdrivingyou turnbyturn.Itisprovidedwithan expandablememory by a
standard Compact Flash Card, which allows the cartography maps loading.
The extremeprecisionofthepositioningandnavigationdataisensuredbytheadditionalinformationcorrectionobtained
by theuseofthe WAASand EGNOS technology.Fully waterproof, AlanMAP 600issuitableforthemostextreme
conditions,suchasoutdoors oroveramotorcycleuse.
Pleasefindbelowthemainfeaturesandcapabilitiesofyour MAP 600 GPS:
• Receptionandacquisitionofup to12satellites.
• 6user-selectablelanguagesMenu.
• GPS altitudeindication,already convertedtosealevel altitude.
• Nationalcoordinatessystemsmost usedinCentralEuropeand MapDatumalready integrated.
• Memorizationof1000geographicalreferences(waypoints)withassociatednames andgraphicsymbols.
• Integratedcartographywith9levelsofzoomaswellasdisplay/hideofreferencesymbolsasdesired.
• Possibilityofmemory expansionusingordinaryCompactFlashcards
• Abilitytonavigateusing50routesand150waypointsforeach route.
• Abilitytoselectvariousgraphicrepresentationsofyourposition anddirectionof movement.
• Automaticmemorization ofupto8+1tracksofyourroutemovement.
• LargebacklitLCDdisplay withadjustablecontrast.
• ConnectabletoaPCfordownloading of mapsandupdating of operating system
• UsestwostandardAAbatteries, includingrechargeableones(supplied)
• Multi-functionalJoystickforapractical use
• External antenna sockettouseinsidevehicles

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3. Descriptionof MAP 600
3.1 Buttonsand controls
3.1.a Front Panel
1. Integrated GPSantenna – toreceivesignal fromGPSsatellites. Foran optimal reception, theantennashould
bepointedtowardstheskywithan angleofapprox. 45degrees.
2. LCD display(liquidcrystal) – todisplaydifferent pages(screens),command menus,andoperatingmodes.
3. button(menu) – toaccess tothecommandmenuavailable foreach page(screen) ofthereceiver, andfor
programmingofvariousfunctions.
4. button(on/off-backlighting) – it provideswithtwofunctions:
• by holdingdownthebutton foratleast2seconds,thereceiverturnson/off
• whenthereceiveristurnedon, abrieflypressureofthebuttonactivatesand deactivatesthedisplay
backlighting
5. button(pages/exit) – toselectthemainpages(screens) andgoingbackwardsthrough thecommand
menuswithoutcreatingorchangingsettings.
6. directionJoystick – tousedifferent functions,suchasscrollingthroughmapson thescreen,movingthe
position pointer,etc.
7. and buttons (zoom) – to,respectively,enlargeand reducethemaps scale
8. button (confirm) – toconfirmtheselectedcommandsinthemenu
3.1.b Back Panel and Connections
9. Threadedjunctures – tomountonthebracket
10. Data socket (on thebottomofthereceiver,undertheprotectivecap) – toconnect toaPC viatheDL500serial
cable(ortheUS500USBcable)inordertodownloadmaps,download/uploaddataandacquiringposition by
NMEA standard.
11. 3V Max socket (onthebottomofthereceiver,undertheprotectivecap) - 3VDC socketfor theMAP600 power
supplyandtheNi-MH batterieschargeusingtheDCcableadapter(option).
12. Leveron batterywell cover – toaccess tothebatterywell.
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13. Batterywell – allowstheinsertionof2AA batteries,eitheralkalineorrechargeableNi-MH.
14. Externalantenna socket – toconnectasuitableactiveexternalantenna,that can beusedwhenthereis
insufficientvisibilityofthesky(e.g.,insideavehicle).
15. Beeper - Acousticsignalingthat indicatestheapproaching toaturnbya“beep” (pleaserefertopar.8.2.e)
! Do not connectthebatterychargerwhenusingnormalalkalinebatteries(orothernon-rechargeablebatteries) asthis
may damage the apparatus.
! Removetheprotectivecapfromthe socketsonlywhen usingthem;thiswill avoidexposuretohumidityor other
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4. Preparationofthe Navigator
4.1 Unpacking
When openingtheboxcontainingyourreceiver, ensurethatthepackageincludesyourMAP600, aswell as:
• SoftwareCD ROM
• Certificateof warranty
• RS232 serialcable
2 The boxmayalsocontain further accessoriesdependingon theavailableoffers.
4.2 Installation of batteries
4.2.a Typesofuseablebatteries
The GPS workswithtwoAAbatteries, whichshouldbeinstalledinthebatterywell. Thereceiveroperatesusing:
• Alkalinebatteries(non-rechargeable)
• Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries(Nickel-metalhydrate). For furtherdetailsabouttheiruseand recharge,please
refertopar.4.3.
2 Althoughalkalinebatteriesallow higher autonomythan therechargeableones,we suggestusingtherechargeableNi-MH
batteriesifyouareusingyourMAP600frequentlyasthiswillreduceoperatingcosts. Toextend thelifeofthebatteries,try
rotating throughmultiple sets of batteries.
4.2.b Installationprocedure
To install thebatteriespleaserefertothediagramsbelow:
a) Movetheleverof thebattery wellcovertothecentreand pull itout(diagram1).
b) Removethebattery wellcover.
c) Install 2fullychargedAAbatteries, paying attentiontothepolarities, asshownonthebottomof thebattery well
(diagram2).
d) Pointthetoppartofthebatterywellcover(thepart oppositetothelever) towards thecorrectpositionofthebattery
well (diagram3).
e) Press thelowerpart(thepart withthelever) ofthecoveragainstthebodyofthereceiver. Youwill hearit clicking
whenfirmlyinplace.
! Remove the batteriesfrom thereceiver when notinusefor longperiodsoftime.Thisprecaution eliminatesthelikelihood
of battery leakageandcorrosion of the receiver. Moreover somecircuitsarealwayspoweredon,even if the receiver is
turned off. This consumption is very low, but over timemaydrain the batteries.
! Do not combineoldbatterieswithnewones and/or different typesand/orfor differentuses.Eachset ofbatteriesused
must bealwayscomposedof thesame2 elements, and cannotbe used separately or with other devices.
! Never throw batteriesintoafireor bring them close toasourceof heat: this maycauseexplosionsand personalinjury.
Dispose your batteriesaccording to local regulations.
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4.3 Recharging of rechargeablebatteries
The typeofbattery werecommendisahigh-capacity(atleast1.700mAh),rechargeableNi-MH (Nickel-metalhydrate).
Ni-MHbatterieshaveabettercapacitycomparedtonormalNi-Cdbatteries,andarelesslikelytoproducea“memory
effect”reaction(for furtherdetailsonmemory effect,refertopar.4.3.b). Therearetwowaystorechargebatteries:
Separaterecharging of batteries(outside the receiver) – useasuitable,externalbatterycharger (not supplied)tochargethe
batteriesbeforeputting themintothereceiver.Rechargetimevariesaccordingtothetypeof charger andthecapacityofthebatteries
utilized.
Chargethe batteries whiletheyare in the receiver– usetheoptionalcarbatterycharger. This isconnectedto theappropriate socket
3V Max on the receiver.
! Do notattempt tocharge alkalinebatteriesor other non-rechargeablebatteries. Ensure that only2recommended
rechargeableNi-MHbatteriesareused in thebattery well of thereceiver, with the batterychargerconnected. Attempting
to rechargeother types of batteries(i.e.alkaline or manganese) is extremely dangerous.Non-rechargeableor unsuitable
batteriesmay leakliquid,explode, orburnandcauseserious damage!
! Ensurethat theoriginal charger isused. Using an unsuitable batterycharger or batteriesmay damage your receiver or
cause explosions orpersonal injury. When in doubt, contact your supplier.
4.3.a Battery chargecheck
Whenthedeviceisbeing used,the Satellite andalso the MAP page(screen) continuouslydisplaythebattery charge
icon. Theinternalpartoftheicon displays theremainingbattery charge: afulliconindicatesthehigherbattery charge; an
emptyicon indicatesalowbatterycharge.To switchtothe Satellite page,pleaserefertopar.7.1.
2 Similar tofuel indicatorsonvehicles,what isdisplayed isnot proportional totheactual charge(e.g., ahalf-full batteryicon does
notindicateexactlyhalf of the remainingbatterycharge).Furthermore, this indication variesaccordingto the typeof batteries used
(alkalineor rechargeable Ni-MH).
4.3.b Memory effectonrechargeablebatteries
RechargeableNi-MHbatteries(Nickel-metalhydrate)havealmostno“memoryeffect”.Thismemoryeffectresultsina
drasticreduction oftheoperatingautonomy ofthedevice,and itistriggeredifthebatteriesareregularlyrecharged
withoutcompletelydischargethemand/orwhenthebatteriesarenotcompletelyrecharged.To avoidthismemoryeffect:
• Whenpossible,rechargebatteriesonlyoncetheyhavebeencompletelydischarged(i.e.until thereceiverturns
offduring normal use).
• Donot disconnectthebatterychargerbeforethebatteriesarecompletelyrecharged.
• Completelydischargeandrechargeyourbatteriesatleasttwice amonth.
Inanycase,themosteffectivesolutioninordertoavoidmemoryeffectisanalternateuseoftwosetsofbatteries,
keeping oneset chargedonhandwhiletheotheroneisinuse by theGPS.
To completelyremovethememoryeffect,completelydischargeandrechargethebatteriesatleastthree orfourtimes
beforeusingthemagain.
2 Memoryeffectshouldnot beconfused with thenormal lifeofthebatteries,whichismadeupof300-400charge/dischargecycles
on average. Itis normal that theoperating capacityof thebatteries isreduced when thebatteries reach theendof theirlife. When
this happens, please substitute theentire set ofbatteries.
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4.3.c Installing aCFmemory card
MAP 600 isequippedwithaslot for CF(CompactFlash) cards toallowthedownloading ofdetailedmaps.To install the
card:
1. EnsurethatMAP 600isturnedoff.
2. Turn MAP600sothat itsrearpanelisfacingyouandthelowerpartisfacing downwards.
3. Movethelockleveron thebatterycovertothecentreandpullit outwards(diagram1).
4. Removethebattery cover.
5. Removethebatteries(if installed) andalign theCFcardsothatthetwolateralreferencenotchesarefacingyou
and theconnectorisfacing downwards.
6. Insertthecardintoitsslotinsidethebattery well,directly underneaththebatteryposition(diagram2).
7. Slightlypressthecarduntil itlocksinplace.
8. Replacethebatteriesintothewell,as describedfromstep3onwardsof par.4.2.b.
4.4 OptionalAccessories
1) “CompactFlash”Memory(CF): Thismemory cardallowsyoutoloadmapsinsideAlanMAP600;theavailablesizes
oftheCFmemorycardare: 64MB,128MB,256MB, 512MB,1GBetc.
2) CarMounting Bracket: Bythisconvenientmounting bracket, it ispossibletokeepthenavigator
stableandaccessiblewhenusedinacar. ForabetterGPSsignalacquisition, wesuggesttouseit in
conjunctionwithanexternal antenna.
3) DataCable: Itispossibletoconnect MAP600toaPCthrough twodifferentcables:
a) SerialCable(RS232):Thisaccessory,providedwithAlan
MAP600 asstandard, isusedtoconnecttheNavigator tothe
serialoutput ofthePC.
b) USB Cable(RS232): Thisoptionalaccessory isusedtoconnect
AlanMAP600 tothe USBoutputofthePC (pleasenotethatinthis
casethedatatransmissionspeedisthesameoftheserialport).
4) ExternalAntenna: Itisusedtoimprovethesatellitereceptionduringmobileuseinsidevehicles.Thedarkened
windscreenmaynegatively influencethereception.Inthiscase, theproblemcan besolvedusing anactiveantenna.
InserttheMCXmaleconnectoroftheactiveantenna intotheMAP600 external antenna socket and positiontheantenna
overthevehicleroof, on thesunvisor,orina placedirectlyexposedtothesky.
5) DCCarAdapter (suitablefor cigarette-lightersocket): WhenAlan
MAP600 isusedon vehicles,it ispossibletoconnecttheGPStothe
cigarette-lightersocket(withapowersupplyfrom12Vto26VDC)and
chargethe batteries.
6) DetailedMap: ThecartographyofyourownstateaswellaswholeEuropeisavailableonCD.
7) RechargeableBatteries: You canfinddetailsaboutbatteryuseandmaintenanceonpar.4.2
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