Navman TRACKER 5100I User manual

CHARTPLOTTERS
NAVMAN
Installation and
Operation Manual
www.navman.com
TRACKER 5500, 5500i
5100 and 5100i
TRACKER 5500
TRACKER 5500i
TRACKER 5100i
TRACKER 5100
English .............2
Español ..........41
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FCC Statement
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 normal 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 output on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports.

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Contents
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 6
1-1Care ............................................................................................................................ 6
1-2Plug-in cards ...............................................................................................................6
1-3Removingand replacingthe displayunit ...................................................................... 7
2 Basic operation ............................................................................................... 8
2-1Turningonand off/auto power ................................................................................... 9
2-2Themaindisplays........................................................................................................ 9
2-3Backlight anddisplaycontrast ................................................................................... 10
2-4Manoverboard (MOB) ............................................................................................... 10
2-5Alarms ....................................................................................................................... 10
2-6Simulatemode........................................................................................................... 10
2-7Navigating ................................................................................................................. 11
3 Chart ............................................................................................................... 12
3-1Chartdisplay ............................................................................................................. 12
3-1-1Chartmodes ..................................................................................................... 12
3-1-2Latitudeandlongitude ....................................................................................... 13
3-1-3Chart scale........................................................................................................ 13
3-1-4Thecompass .................................................................................................... 13
3-1-5Chart symbols ................................................................................................... 13
3-1-6Chartinformation............................................................................................... 13
3-1-7Findnearby services ......................................................................................... 13
3-1-8Changethe datadisplayandcompassdisplay .................................................. 13
3-2 Distanceand bearingcalculator ................................................................................. 14
3-3Goto .......................................................................................................................... 14
3-4Projectedcourse ....................................................................................................... 15
3-5Tracksandtracking ................................................................................................... 15
4 Fuel display ................................................................................................... 16
5 Data display ................................................................................................... 16
6 Highway display ............................................................................................ 17
7 Satellites ........................................................................................................ 17
7-1Satellitedisplay.......................................................................................................... 18
8 Tides display.................................................................................................. 19
9 Waypoints ...................................................................................................... 20
9-1Waypoints display...................................................................................................... 20
9-2Managingwaypoints .................................................................................................. 20
9-2-1Creatinganew waypoint.................................................................................... 20
9-2-2Movingawaypoint ............................................................................................. 21
9-2-3Editinga waypoint ............................................................................................. 21
9-2-4Displayinga waypointon thechart..................................................................... 21
9-2-5Deletingawaypoint ........................................................................................... 21
9-2-6Deletingallwaypoints ........................................................................................ 21
9-2-7Changinga waypoint’sdata ............................................................................... 21

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10 Routes .......................................................................................................... 22
10-1Routesdisplay ......................................................................................................... 22
10-2Managingroutes ...................................................................................................... 22
10-2-1Creatinga newroute ....................................................................................... 22
10-2-2Editing aroute ................................................................................................. 23
10-2-3Displaying aroute onthe chart ........................................................................ 23
10-2-4Deletinga route ............................................................................................... 23
10-2-5Deletingall routes............................................................................................ 23
10-3Navigatingaroute .................................................................................................... 23
10-3-1Startinga route ................................................................................................ 23
10-3-2Skippinga waypointin aroute ......................................................................... 23
10-3-3Cancellinga route ........................................................................................... 23
11 User card display......................................................................................... 24
12 About display............................................................................................... 25
13 Setup menu.................................................................................................. 25
13-1Systemsetup........................................................................................................... 25
13-2Chart setup.............................................................................................................. 27
13-3DGPS setup ............................................................................................................ 28
13-4FuelSetup ............................................................................................................... 28
13-5Track setup ............................................................................................................. 29
13-6Alarmssetup ........................................................................................................... 29
13-7Unitssetup .............................................................................................................. 30
13-8Comms setup .......................................................................................................... 30
13-9Time setup............................................................................................................... 30
13-10Simulatesetup....................................................................................................... 31
14 Systems of several instruments ................................................................ 31
15 Installation ................................................................................................... 32
15-1 What comes with theTRACKER............................................................................. 32
15-2Options andaccessories ......................................................................................... 32
15-3Installation ............................................................................................................... 33
Appendix A - Specifications ............................................................................ 36
Appendix B - Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 38
Appendix C - Glossary and navigation data .................................................. 39
Appendix D - How to contact us ....................................................................119

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It is the owner's sole responsibility to install and use the instrument in a manner that will not cause
accidents,personal injuryorpropertydamage.Theuserofthisproductissolely responsibleforobserving
safe boating practices.
Global Positioning System: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US government
which is solely responsible for its operation, accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to
changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment anywhere in the world
including the TRACKER. Whilst the NAVMAN TRACKER is a precision navigation instrument, it can be
misused or misinterpreted, which can result in its use being unsafe. To reduce the risk of misusing or
misinterpreting the TRACKER, the user must read and understand all aspects of this Installation and
Operation manual. We also suggest that the user practice all operations using the built in simulator
before using the TRACKER at sea.
Electronic Chart: The electronic chart used by the TRACKER is an aid to navigation and is designed to
supplement the use of official government charts not replace them. Only official government charts
supplemented by notices to mariners contain the information required for safe and prudent navigation.
Always supplement the information provided by the TRACKER with other plotting sources such as
observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings. Should the information not agree
then the discrepancy must be resolved before proceeding any further.
Fuel Computer: Fuel economy can alter drastically depending on the boat loading and sea conditions.
The fuel computer should not be the sole source of information concerning available fuel onboard and
the electronic information should be supplemented by visual or other checks of the fuel load. This is
necessary due to possible operator induced errors such as forgetting to reset the fuel used when filling
the tank, running the engine with the fuel computer not switched on or other operator controlled actions
thatmayrenderthedeviceinaccurate.Alwaysensurethatadequatefueliscarriedonboardfortheintended
trip plus a reserve to allow for unforeseen circumstances.
NAVMANNZLIMITED DISCLAIMSALLLIABILITY FORANYUSE OFTHISPRODUCTINAWAYTHAT
MAYCAUSEACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATETHE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information
relatingtotheproduct(Documentation)maybetranslatedto,orhasbeentranslatedfrom,anotherlanguage
(Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English
language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the TRACKER as at the time of printing. Navman NZ Limited reserves the right
to make changes to specifications without notice.
Copyright©2002NavmanNZLimited,NewZealand,allrightsreserved.NAVMANisaregisteredtrademark
of Navman NZ Limited.
Important

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1-2 Plug-in cards
1 Introduction
TRACKERchartplotters
NAVMAN’s TRACKER chartplotters are compact,
ruggedlybuilt,highlyintegratednavigationinstruments.
They have been designed to be easy to use. Complex
navigation functions can be performed with a few key
presses, taking the hard work out of navigation.
This manual covers these NAVMAN chartplotters:
TRACKER5500
Colour display, external GPS antenna.
TRACKER5500i
Colour display, internal GPS antenna.
TRACKER5100
Greyscale display, external GPS antenna.
TRACKER5100i
Greyscale display, internal GPS antenna.
The TRACKER has a built-in chart of the world,
suitable for route planning and general interest. To
seechartdetailsforaregion,pluginaC-MAP™chart
card (an electronic chart).
The TRACKER receives information from the GPS
system and displays the boat’s position and speed.
TheTRACKERcannavigatetoapointorcannavigate
along a route. When the boat is navigating to one of
these points, the TRACKER displays course
information for the helmsman to follow.
The TRACKER can control an autopilot and can
display depth information from a depth sounder. With
an optional fuel kit, the TRACKER becomes a
sophisticatedyeteasytousefuelcomputer.Navigation
data can be saved to a plug-in user card so that it can
beeasilytransferredtoanotherNAVMANchartplotter.
The TRACKER is part of the NAVMAN family of
instruments, which includes instruments for speed,
depth,windandrepeaters.Theseinstrumentscanbe
connectedtogethertoformanintegrateddatasystem
(see section 14).
For maximum benefit, please read this manual
carefully before installing and using the unit. Special
terms are explained in appendix C.
Cleaning and maintenance
CautionshouldbeusedwhencleaningtheTRACKER,
andespeciallythescreen oftheTRACKER. Onlyuse
acleansponge orchamois soakedinfresh waterand
milddetergent.Neveruseadryclothasthismaydrag
dried salt crystals across the screen resulting in
scratching. Do not use any form of abrasive cleaner,
solvent, petrol or other chemical cleaner.
Push the dust cover over the display when the
TRACKER is turned off.
1-1 Care Plug-in cards
Handle plug-in cards carefully. Keep them in their
protectivecaseswhennotpluggedintotheTRACKER.
If a card gets dirty or wet, clean it with a damp cloth
or mild detergent.
Keep the card holder in place in the display unit at all
times to prevent moisture from entering the card
compartment.
The TRACKER can use two kinds of plug-in cards:
C-MAP™ chart card have chart details required
for navigating in a particular region. When a chart
card is plugged in, the extra details automatically
appear on theTRACKER’s chart display.
C-MAP™ user cards are usedtostore navigation
data.Eachuser card expands the TRACKER’s
memory and allows the data to be transferred to
anotherTRACKER easily (see section 11).
Whenacardisinsertedorremoveditdoesnotmatter
if the TRACKER is turned on or off.

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1-3 Removing and replacing the display unit
Ifthe displayunitisbracketmountedthenthedisplay
unitcaneasilyberemovedandreplaced forsecurity
or protection.
Removing the display unit:
1 Turn the TRACKER off by holding until the
display turns off.
2 Push the dust cover over the display unit.
3 Hold the display unit with one hand. Loosen
the knob on the mounting bracket and carefully
lift the unit off the mounting bracket.
4 The display unit has some cables plugged into
the back.
Unplug each black plug by turning the locking
collar a quarter turn anticlockwise and pulling
the plug out.
If there is a gold plug, unscrew the locking
collar anticlockwise and pull the plug out.
5 Push the attached dust covers over the
exposed ends of the plugs to protect them.
6 Store the display unit in a safe place, such as
the optional NAVMAN carry bag.
Replacing the display unit
1 Remove the dust covers from the plugs. Plug
the black plugs into their sockets on the back
of the display unit:
Match the colour on the end of the plug to
the colour of the nut on the socket.
Hold the plug against the socket and rotate
the plug until it slides into the socket.
Lock the plug in place by pushing the
locking collar towards the socket and
turning it a quarter turn clockwise.
Nothing will be damaged if a cable is plugged
into the wrong socket by mistake.
2 If the unit has a gold plug:
Plug it into its socket on the back of the
display unit.
Hand tighten the locking collar clockwise -
donotovertighten.
3 Hold the display unit in place on the mounting
bracket shaft, with the rubber washer clamped
between the bracket and the display unit.
4 Adjust the tilt and rotation of the display for
best viewing and hand tighten the knob on the
mounting bracket. Remove the dust cover.
Pull card holder out of
TRACKER. Pull any card out of holder. Put card in case.
Card
Holder
Gold contacts under here
Push new card into holder.
Ensure the gold contacts
are on the outer edge and
underneath (see above).
Keep the card’s case.
Push card holder fully into
TRACKER.
Changing the plug-in card
4
31 2
Warning: Keep the holder in place in the TRACKER at all times to prevent
moisture from entering card compartment.

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2 Basic operation
Overview of the keys
ESC Go back to an earlier menu or display.Any changes
are ignored.
DISP Show a menu of the main TRACKER displays. To go
to a display, select it from the menu (see section 2-2).
,, , Cursor keys, to move the cursor or the
selection highlight.
MENU Show a menu of the options for the current display.
Press MENU again to display the setup menu (see
section 13).
ENT Start an action or accept a change.
Zoom in and display a smaller area of the chart in
more detail.
Zoom out and display a bigger area in less detail.
Create an instant waypoint at the boat position (see
section 9-2-1).
Man overboard (MOB, see section 2-4).
Turn TRACKER on and off (see section 2-1); adjust the
display (see section 2-3).
Keys
In this manual:
Press means to push the key for less than a second.
Hold means to hold the key down.
Theinternalbeeperbeepswhen akey ispressed (todisable
or enable the beep, see section 13-1).
To select an item in a menu
The TRACKER is operated by selecting items from menus
shown on the display.
1 Press or to move the highlight to the item.
2 Press ENT or to select the item.
Change a number or word
To change a number or word on the display:
1 Press or to move the highlight to the digit or
letter to change.
Press or to change the digit or letter.
2 Repeat the above step to change any other digits or
letters.
3 Press ENT to accept the change.

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2-1 Turning on and off / auto power
Auto power
IftheTRACKERiswiredforautopower(seesection
15-3),thentheTRACKERautomaticallyturnsonand
off with the boat power, and can not be turned on or
off manually.
Turning on manually
IftheTRACKERis not wiredfor auto power, turn the
unit on by pressing .
Startup
After theTRACKER has been turned on:
1 The unit displays a title display for a few
seconds, then beeps again and displays a
navigationwarning.
2 If necessary, adjust the display to be easy to
read (see section 2-3).
Read the warning and press ENT.
3 The satellite display is shown.
Either wait for the GPS receiver to start up
and the status to change from ‘acquiring’ to
‘GPS fix’ (see section 7).
Or press ESC.
4 The TRACKER chart is displayed (see section 3).
Turning off manually
IftheTRACKERis not wiredfor auto power, turn the
unitoffby holding down until the display turns off.
After you have turned the TRACKER on, it shows
thesatellitedisplayuntiltheGPSreceivergetsaGPS
fix, then displays the Chart. The Chart is the display
that you will normally use for navigation.
2-2 The main displays
Fuel (fuel computer) Section 4
Waypoints Section 9
Tides (tide chart) Section 8
Satellite (GPS data) Section 7
Highway (boat path) Section 6
Data (numeric data) Section 5
User card Section 11
Routes Section 10
About Section 12
The main displays See:
Display menu
Chart
Fuel
Data
Highway
Satellite
Tides
Waypoints
Routes
User C-card
About
Press ESC to
return to
chart display
To use one of the other main displays, press DISP
for the display menu and select a display to use.
To return to the chart display, press ESC.
Press DISP for
display menu
To select a display:
i press or to
highlight the display
ii press ENT to go to
the display
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2-6 Simulate mode
Simulatemode allows a user to become familiar with
the TRACKER off the water. In Simulate mode, the
data from the GPS receiver and other sensors is
ignored and the TRACKER generates this data
internally to simulate the movement of the boat.
Otherwise, the TRACKER functions normally.
To see if the TRACKER is in Simulate mode, press
DISP and select Satellite. If it is in Simulate mode,
then it shows Simulate at the top left of the display.
To start and stop Simulate mode, (see section 13-10).
Warning:Neverhave Simulate mode on when
the TRACKER is navigating on the water.
2-5Alarms
When the TRACKER detects an alarm condition, it
displays a warning message on the display, the
internalbeeper sounds andany external beepersor
lights operate.
Press ESC to clear the alarm. The alarm will sound
again if the alarm condition occurs again.
TheTRACKER has fiveusersettablealarms:arrival
radius,anchor,XTE,dangerandlowfuel(seesection
13-6).
Inaddition, theTRACKER has a fixed alarm for loss
ofGPS/DGPS fix.
TheMOBfeaturesaves the boat’s position and then
navigates back to this point. To do this:
1 Press .
The TRACKER beeps four times and stores
the boat’s position as a waypoint called MOB.
2 The TRACKER changes to the chart display,
with the MOB waypoint at the centre of the
chart.
The chart zooms in for accurate navigation. If
the chart can not show the required small
scale, the TRACKER changes to plotter mode
(a white display with crosshatching, and no
chart details, see section 13-2).
3 If the autopilot output is off (see section 13-8)
the TRACKER immediately starts navigating
back to the MOB waypoint.
If the autopilot output is on, the TRACKER
asks if the autopilot is active. Select:
2-4 Man overboard (MOB) No: The TRACKER immediately starts
navigating back to the MOB waypoint.
Yes: The TRACKER asks if the boat is to go to
the MOB waypoint. Select:
Yes:to immediately start navigating to
theMOBwaypoint.
Warning: This might result in a
sudden and dangerous turn.
No: to allow time to disengage the
autopilot; then use Goto to navigate
back to the MOB waypoint
(see section 3-3) .
To cancel MOB or set another MOB.
1 Press again to display a menu.
2 Select an option from the menu.
Tip:TheMOBwaypointremainsonthechartafter
the MOB has been cancelled. To delete the MOB
waypoint, (see section 9-2-5).
2-3 Backlight and display contrast
1 Press briefly to show the display controls.
2 The display and keys are backlit, with sixteen
brightness levels.
To change the backlight, press (dimmer) or
(brighter)
3 To change the display contrast (TRACKER
5100 or 5100i):
i Press to choose Contrast.
ii Press or to adjust the contrast.
4 Press ENT to accept the new values.