Geonav 11C Manual

User and Installation Guide
11C
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READTHISWARNINGBEFOREUSINGTHEGEONAV
WARNING
THEELECTRONICCHARTISANAIDTONAVIGATIONDE-
SIGNEDTOFACILITATETHEUSEOFAUTHORIZEDGOV-
ERNMENTCHARTS,NOTTOREPLACETHEM.
ONLYOFFICIALGOVERNMENTCHARTSANDNOTICES
TOMARINERSCONTAINALLINFORMATIONNEEDEDFOR
THE SAFETY OF NAVIGATION AND, AS ALWAYS, THE
CAPTAINISRESPONSIBLEFORTHEIRPROPERUSE.
The use of the GEONAV implies knowledge and accep-
tance 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.

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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 Platinum™ or 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 automati-
cally, able to display the relevant data, if available. The con-
nection supports the NMEA 0183 standard protocol.
The Route functions will allow you to plan a trip, while, thanks
to the new multimedia NAVIONICS Platinum™ electronic
charts, you will always know exactly the boat’s position.
NAVIONICS Platinum™ charts provide a detailed coverage of
all the most popular boating areas, offer new functions - such
as 3D display, satellite photographs, etc. - and can be used in
addition to official paper charts to obtain additional informa-
tion such as the availability of port services, as well as tides
and currents data. NAVIONICS Platinum™ and Gold™ elec-
tronic charts are available worldwide from authorized
NAVIONICS dealers.
When new functions are available, it will be possible to up-
date the GEONAV internal software at any GEONAV dealer.
Introduction

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CHARACTERISTICS
General characteristics
• Easy Pilot™ function for easy and direct control of autopi-
lot
• Possibility to transfer routes from one plotter station to
another through network connection
• EBL and VRM functions
• Multiple display of tracks
• Storage of track data including significant additional in-
formation 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)
• Platinum™ electronic charts
• EasyView™ function
• X-Plain™ function
• ARPA display function
• Heading vector
• CompactFlash™ cartridge
• Storage of routes, tracks and markers in separate files on
CompactFlash™ cartridges
• NMEA 0183 interface
• 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)
• Color LCD, TFT 10.4”, enhanced contrast and brightness,
sunlight visible (G11C model)
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• Water resistant (IPX6)
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 out-
put (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, depend-
ing on the size of the CompactFlash™ utilised
Interface characteristics
• Standard NMEA 0183 sentences
- from position sensor:
GLL, VTG, GGA, RMC, GSV, ZDA, RMA, GSA, GNS,
DTM
- from wind instrument:
MWV
- from depth sounder:
DBT, MTW
- from ARPA radar:
TLL, TTM
- to autopilot:
APA, APB, XTE, RMB, BWC, GLL, VTG
If received from the GPS, the following sentences are trans-
mitted: GGA, RMC, ZDA.
Characteristics

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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
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 sur-
face 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 damag-
ing the screw seats.

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Bracket mounting
Fix the bracket to the boat’s dashboard with screws 6mm in
diameter.
Returning used electrical and electronic devices in EU countries
Users of electrical and electronic devices are obligated to collect used devices
separately. Electrical (electronic) used devices may not be disposed of together with
unsorted household refuse. The separate collection is a condition for reuse, recycling
and utilisation of used electrical (electronic) devices, which ensures the protection of
resources. Electrical (electronic) used devices from private household can be re-
turned free of charge. To return your used device, please
use the country-specific return and collection systems
available to you. Electrical (electronic) devices which
are marked with one of the symbols shown may not be
disposed of with household refuse in accordance with
the EU directive.
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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.
Auxiliary connector (7 pins)
Allows connecting the GEONAV to an
auxiliary instrument equipped with
NMEA 0183 interface (e.g., echosounder
and masthead transducer).
1. NMEA 0183 auxiliary data input
1 DATA IN +
2 DATA IN -
Network connector (6 pins)
1. Ethernet connection
1 I AN GND 1
2 RX +
3RX-
Connections

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4 I AN GND 2
5 TX +
6 TX -
Connections

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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 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: Ensure that the cartridge is correctly inserted. Attempts to insert the cartridge
upside down with force into the slot may result in damage to the plotter or the
cartridge. This type of damage is not covered by our warranty policy.
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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 personal 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
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 object
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
• Inserts a marker at the
ship’s position (if held
pressed longer)
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Keyboard
Menu:
• Confirms a selection
GOTO
• Accesses the main menu and enables the MOB function (if
held pressed longer)
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
Cursor mode:
• Switches from Cursor mode to Navigation mode
Navigation mode:
• Turns the pages of navigation data

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PWR
• Switches the GEONAV
on
• Opens the brightness
window
• Switches the GEONAV
off (if held pressed for
more than 3 seconds)

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DIAGNOSTIC
The GEONAV features a diagnostic program to verify its cor-
rect performance, once installed, and to detect problems that
may occur during the use of the unit.
To access the diagnostic program, hold the ENTER key pressed
when switching the unit on.
The GEONAV will switch on and carry out automatically a
test of the whole system; as soon as the memory test is com-
pleted, the program will allow checking the correct operation
of the unit’s parts.
Press ENTER to run one test or CLR to skip it and pass to the
following test.
WARNING: The unit’s internal memory can be cleared by holding the CLR key
pressed when switching the unit on. This operation will delete all the settings stored
in the GEONAV and restore factory settings. Moreover, the routes, tracks and mark-
ers not saved on the CompactFlash™cartridge will be deleted.
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
The GEONAV includes a built-in world map. Additional car-
tography details relative to a specific area of navigation are
available from the CompactFlash™ cartridges storing
NAVIONICS Platinum™ or Gold™ electronic charts.
NAVIONICS electronic
charts contain a detailed set
of symbols, similar to those
used on official nautical
charts.
To display the boundaries of
the chart loaded, press the
GOTO key to display the
menu, select SETUP, SET
CHART DETAIL and, by the
joystick, choose the option
USER or ALL.
A small square will locate
the area covered by the car-
tridge 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 approxi-
mately 1 meter, depending on the cartridge type and coverage.
Increasing/decreasing the chart scale
Press the -ZOOM+ key. The current chart scale, ranging from
4096 NM down to 1/8 NM, is displayed in a small window
located in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. The scale
units are shown in the range window.
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Converting depth values into the units
set
Press GOTO to display the menu,
select SETUP, 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 re-
ported 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:
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-
lect one object from this window and press the joystick to
show all of the object attributes.
NAVIONICS Electronic Charts
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 white
Q continuous group Y yellow
ABBREVIATION FOR PERIOD ABBREVIATION FOR RANGE
xxS xx seconds xxM xx nautical miles