Raymarine GPS 11 User manual

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Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook
The technical and graphical information contained in this handbook, to the best of our knowledge, was
correct as it went to press. However, the Raytheon policy of continuous improvement and updating may
change product specifications without prior notice. Therefore, unavoidable differences between the
product and handbook may occur from time to time, for which liability
cannot be accepted by Raytheon.
Copyright Raytheon Marine Europe 1998

Apelco GPS11 Installation and Operation Handbook
Package Contents
CheckingyourGPS11Package
The GPS11 package contains the following standard items:
1. Display unit with an internal antenna
2. Lanyard
3. Velcro fixing
4. Mounting bracket (GPS11plusonly)
5. PowerandDataconnector (GPS11plusonly)
6. Installation & Operation Guide
7. Warranty document
ItemsMissing?
Ifanyofthe aboveitemsaremissingordamaged,pleasecontact
yourApelco dealeror our ProductSupportDepartmentto obtain
replacementparts.Pleasenotethatmissingordamageditems
cannotbereplacedwithoutproofofpurchase.
Registeringthis Product
Once you have checked that you have all of the listed components,
pleasetakethetimetocompletethe warranty document and return
ittoyournational distributor.
Byreturningthisdocumentyouwillreceivepromptandexpert
attentionshouldyoueverexperience any difficulties with this
product.Also,yourdetailsareaddedtoourcustomerdatabaseso
thatyouautomatically receive new product brochures as and when
theyarereleased.

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Contents
Contents
Checking your GPS11 Package 2
Chapter 1: Introduction 7
Chapter 2: Installation 9
2.1“Velcro” Strap mounting 9
2.2 Bracket Mounting ( GPS11 plus only) 9
2.3 Accessories 12
2.4 External Power connection 14
2.5 External Data Connection 14
Chapter 3: Getting Started 15
3.1 Inserting the batteries 15
3.2 Switching the unit ON and OFF 16
3.3 Light and Contrast 17
3.4 Selecting different pages 18
3.5 Status indicator 18
3.6 Setup 19
3.7 Marking Events 25
3.8 Man Over Board (MOB) 26
Chapter 4: Operation 27
4.1 Satellites Page 27
4.2 Position Page 29
4.3 Waypoint Data Page 29
4.4 Route Data Page 38
4.5 Plotter Page 48

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Chapter 5: Fault Finding & Maintenance 49
5.1 Fault Finding 49
5.2 How to Contact Apelco 49
5.3 Maintenance 52
Chapter 6: Specification 53
Appendix A : Chart Datums 57
Appendix B : NMEA Output Specifications 67

Chapter 1: Introduction 7
Chapter1:Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Apelco GPS11.
Thisunitisa navigational systemconsistingofaradio-positioning
receivermakinguse of signalsfromtheNAVSTAR GPS (Global
PositioningSystem).The systemofferssimultaneously,high
accuracy, continuous cover and worldwide availability.
Thisunitmaybeoperatedasa purely standalone system supplied
byitsowninternalbatteriesormay be connected to an external
12vsupplyandintegratedwithfurtherinstumentationviaa
NMEAdatalink.
Forfixedinstallationa bracket is providedtoallowsecurefixingin
awidevariatyof positions.

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Important Information
All Raytheon equipment and accessories are designed to the highest standard
for use in the leisure marine environment.
Their design and manufacture conforms to the latest Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standards, but good installation is required to ensure that
performance is not compromised. Although every effort has been taken to
ensure that they will perform under all conditions, it is important to understand
what factors could affect the operation of the product. To avoid the risk of
EMC problems, all Raytheon equipment and cables connected to it should be;
❏At least 1m (3 feet) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying
radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the case of SSB
radios, the distance should be increased to 2m (7ft).
❏At least 20m (66 feet) from large vessels equipped with radar.
❏More than 2m (7 feet) from the direct path of a radar beam.
The following points should also be noted;
❏Genuine Raytheon cables should be used at all times. Cutting and
rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and so should
be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual.
❏Raytheon equipment should be serviced only by authorised Raytheon
service engineers. They will ensure that service procedures and replace-
ment parts used will not affect EMC performance. There are no user
serviceable parts in any Raytheon product.
❏Voltage drops below 10v in the power supply to our products can cause
the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment but will cause
the loss of some information and can change the operating mode. This
most frequently happens during engine starting, and so to reduce the risk
of this occurring, it is recommended that the equipment is supplied from a
different battery than the one used for engine start.
❏Some products generate high voltages, and so never handle the cables/
connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment.
❏Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not
affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc.
❏In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the equipment from
being affected by external influences. In general this will not damage the
equipment but can lead to it resetting, or momentarily result in faulty
operation.
Please keep these notes for future reference.

Chapter 2: Installation 9
Chapter2:Installation
This chapter covers installation of the support bracket and external
cableof theGPS11.Iftheunit istobeusedpurely asastandalone
handheld GPS then this chapter may be ignored.
2.1 “Velcro” Strap mounting
Theunitissuppliedwitha“Velcro”stripwhichmaybeattachedto
therearcaseusing the lanyardslots.Ensurethatthe strap ispulled
tightandtheendtabsturnedbackandsecuredtothemainstrap.
Attachthefixingstriptothedesiredsurfaceusingglueordouble
sidedtapeorsew the strip ontoclothing.
2.2 Bracket Mounting ( GPS11 plus only)
Theunitissupplied with a universalmountingbracket(selected
modelsonly)whichwill allow yourGPStobeslotted into a
permanent storage/operating position.
2.2.1 Fixed to a vertical bulkhead
Selectyourdesiredpositionand screw the backplate (1) tothe
verticalbulkhead.Slotthemainbracket(2) onto the top tab of the
backplateandthen push the bottom of the main bracket back, to
allowthesuppliedfingerbolt(3)to secure the base of the bracket.
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2.2.2Fixed to a horizontalsurface
The bracket may be fixed such that it may be adjusted vertically
onlyorsuchthatit may be rotated and adjustedvertically.
Forverticaladjustmentonlyscrew the backplate (1) to thedesired
horizontalsurfaceandthensecurethemain bracket (2) at the
desiredangleusingthefingerbolt(3).
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Toallowthe bracket to be rotated assemble the backplate (1) to the
mainbracket(2)usingthefingerbolt(3).Theanglemaybe
adjustedlaterifrequired. Select your desiredpositionandscrewthe
baseplate(4)to the horizontal surface,thenattachthebackplateto
thebaseplateusingthe finger bolt (5).
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2.2.3Fixed to a rail
Thebracket maybemountedtoarailusing thesamemethodasfor
mountingtoahorizontalsurfacebutbyreversingthebaseplateand
usingstainlesssteel nuts andbolts(notsupplied) to clampthebase
platetothebackplate around the rail.
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2.3 Accessories
Carry Case
Part No. P36003
Asoftcarrycase is availabletoprotectyourGPS11 unit.
Bracket Assembly
PartNo.P36004(includedinGPS11plus)
ToallowthestandardGPS11unittobebracketmountedthe
bracketassemblythat isincludedinthe GPS11 pluskitisavailable
separately.

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External Connection
Therearethreeexternal cable accessories availablewhichmaybe
usedtoconnectyourGPS11toexternalpoweranddatasources.
PartNo.P36001PowerandDataCable (included in GPS11 plus)
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PartNo.P36005PowerandDataCable + PC Connector
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Note: Ensure that any unused cores are isolated to prevent data loss
PartNo.P36002Power CablewithCigarLighterAdapter
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2.4ExternalPower connection
The GPS11 may be connected to an external power supply between
10V and 24V d.c..
Connectionismadevia any ofthePower/Datacablesshown on
page13andshouldbeprotectedbya5Ampfuseorcircuitbreaker.
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10V - 32V d.c.
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5 Amp
Red
Blue
Blue
Red
2.5External Data Connection
The GPS11 is capable of outputing data to other navigational
instrumentation oracceptingwaypoint information from an
externalsource(P.C.).
Connectionismadevia the supplied Power/Datacable.
Note: Datacommunicationsprotocolsmustbe set up correctly in the
“SET-UPPORT”section, seepagexx.

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Chapter3: GettingStarted
3.1 Inserting the batteries
Openthebatterycoveronthebaseoftheunitbypullingthecompart-
mentlatch(1)towards the side oftheunit.Thebatterycover will
springopenrevealingtheblackbatterycarrierwithin.
Removethecarrierand insert thefourAAsizebatteries following the
+and-marks.
Inserttheloadedcarrierback into the unit taking caretolineupthe
stud(2)onthecarrierwiththe mark on the cover seal (3).
Closethebatterycover and pull thelatchtowardthesideof the unit.
Thecoverwillclick into positionsealingthebatterycompartment.
Note: Thecoverwillnot close ifthebatterycarrierhas been inserted
incorrectly.
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3.2 Switching the unit ON and OFF
PressthePWR button toswitchonyour GPS11. TheStartupscreen
willbedisplayedfor5 seconds.
startup
After5seconds theGPSsatelliteinformation page willbedisplayed
showingthenumberandidentification of the satellites being
received.
satstat
ToswitchoffyourGPS11pressand hold down the PWR button.
Afteraoneseconddelayacountdowndisplaywillappear.Keepthe
PWRbuttonhelddownfor a further three seconds untilthedisplay
switchesoff.

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3.3Light and Contrast
After startup the illumination and contrast may be adjusted by
pressingthePWR buttonmomentarily.
lgtcon
Usethetrackpadup/downarrowstohighlight “BACKLIGHT”,
“CONTRAST” or“BACKLIGHTTIME” andpressENTERto
select.
BACKLIGHT: Usetheup/downarrows to selectONorOFF
thenENTERto store.
CONTRAST: Usetheleft/right arrows toincreaseor
decreasethecontrastto the desiredlevelthen
ENTERtostore.
BACKLIGHTTIME: Use theup/down arrows toselecttheoption
requiredthenENTERtostore.
Optionsare:
15 or 30 seconds
1,2or4minutes
Continuous
PressPAGEtoreturntothelastscreen.
Note: The backlight will reduce the battery life. The continuous setting is
notrecommendedunlesstheunitisconnectedtoanexternalpower
supply.