Seiwa EXPLORER 23 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
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3. Installation
3.1 Bracket Mount
Ø5mm [Ø0.2”] - 4 pos.
1. Product description
EXPLORER 23 includes chartplotter and multifunction controller in a compact, robust blackbox
designed for shermen. EXPLORER 23 must be connected to an external monitor. It is available in
two versions: EXPLORER 23 and EXPLORER 23 WiFi.
1.1 Content of the package
• EXPLORER 23 with built-in HDMI cable
• Power supply + NMEA0183 cable
• Metal Mount with screws
2. Technical specifications
• Dimensions: 172.5 x 106.5 x 84.4 mm
(6.8’’ x 4.2’’ x 3.3’’) with holder
• Weight: 350 g (12.3 oz)
• Back-lit keyboard
• Integrated remote control receiver
(radio IF 2.4 Ghz)
• External GPS connector
• NMEA 2000
• NMEA 0183: 2x Rx/Tx on power cable
• External alarm
• Built-in HDMI video input cable
(compatible with any HDMI display)
• Memory slot: MicroSD
• Wireless LAN connection compatibility*
• Mounting options: Bracket and ush mount
• Waterproof IPX6
• Supply Voltage: 10-35 Vdc
• Operating temperature: -10°C / +60°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C / +80°C
• Transmitting frequency range: 2400 - 2483 MHz
• Maximum transmitting power: 1mW (or 100mW*)
• Maximum power consumption: 4W (or 6.5W*)
*EXPLORER 23 WiFi

3.2 Panel Mount
3.3 How to insert the MicroSD
134mm [5.3"]
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4. Connections scheme
HDMI OUT
NMEA 2000 Connector
PIN FUNCTION
1NOT CONNECT
2POWER +
3POWER -
4SIGNAL H
5SIGNAL L
GPS Connector (Port B)
PIN FUNCTION
1POWER OUTPUT
+ (10-35 Vdc)
2OUTPUT B
3INPUT B
4NOT CONNECT
5NOT CONNECT
6 GND / SIGNAL RETURN
Power & I/O Connector (Port A and C)
PIN FUNCTION
1PWR-/GND
2POWER INPUT + (10-35 Vdc)
3INPUT A
4COMMON
5OUTPUT C
6 OUTPUT A
7 INPUT C
8EXTERNAL ALARM OUTPUT +

POWER & I/O CABLE
PIN Wire Color Function
1 Black PWR-/GND
2 Red POWER INPUT + (10-35 Vdc) FUSE 1A
FUSE 1A
4.2 Autopilot connections
Autopilot on Port C
Autopilot on Port A
POWER & I/O CABLE
PIN Wire Color Function
1 Black PWR-/GND
2 Red POWER INPUT + (10-35 Vdc)
4Green COMMON
6Yellow OUTPUT A RX+
COMMON AUTOPILOT
POWER & I/O CABLE
PIN Wire Color Function
1 Black PWR-/GND
2 Red POWER INPUT + (10-35 Vdc)
4Green COMMON
5Gray OUTPUT C RX+
COMMON AUTOPILOT
FUSE 1A
FUSE 1A
FUSE 1A
FUSE 1A
4.1 Power supply connection
WARNING: Do not connect the COMMON connections (green wires) of the I/O ports to the power cables
of external devices. This connection could damage the hardware of the device.

NOTE: Current MAX 300 mA
4.3 External alarm connection
POWER & I/O CABLE
PIN Wire Color Function
1 Black PWR-/GND
2 Red PWR + (10-35 Vdc)
8 Blue OUTPUT EXTERNAL ALARM
(Open Collector)
FUSE 1A
FUSE 1A
4.4 NMEA0183 connections
External NMEA on Port A
POWER & I/O CABLE
PIN Wire Color Function
1 Black PWR-/GND
2 Red POWER INPUT + (10-35 Vdc)
3White INPUT A
4Green COMMON
6Yellow OUTPUT A RX+
COMMON
EXTERNAL
NMEA
DEVICE
TX+
FUSE 1A
External NMEA on Port C
POWER & I/O CABLE
PIN Wire Color Function
1 Black PWR-/GND
2 Red POWER INPUT + (10-35 Vdc)
4Green COMMON
5Gray OUTPUT C
7Brown INPUT C
RX+
EXTERNAL
NMEA
DEVICE
TX+
COMMON
FUSE 1A
FUSE 1A
FUSE 1A

5. Keyboard
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The joystick can move the cursor around the map or through menu items. Press [UP], [DOWN],
[LEFT] or [RIGHT].
[ZOOM OUT]
Change the scale of the map zooming out.
[ZOOM IN]
Change the scale of the map zooming in.
[ENTER]
Push it to conrm your choice. When on map page, it opens the contextual menu of a map object.
[CLEAR]
Short press: exits from the current menu (back).
Long press: allows to come on the main page or, if you are on map page and the cursor is away from
the boat position, centers the map on the boat position (home mode).
[MENU] – [PAGE]
Short press: Menu – opens the main menu if pressed on one of the main pages (Map, Fish Finder,
GPS status, Engine monitor). It selects the top bar control buttons if pressed on full menu pages such
as Marks, Routes, Tracks and others.
Long press: Page – shows the main pages, it is the quicker way to switch between pages.
[MOB]
Is a special key dedicated to man-over-board situation. Pressing MOB places a MOB mark on the
current boat position and starts navigation to that place.
[POWER] – [DAY / NIGHT]
Short press: allows switching Day/Night modes.
Long press: turns the device on/o when pressed and held in.
[F1 – F4] are special keys. Each key can perform two functions: a short press performs the xed
function labeled on the unit face. A long press (hold) executes the second function which can be
customized. Read the software manual to learn how to customize the function keys.
[F1] – [WP]
Short press: WP – insert a new waypoint on the cursor position.
[F2] – [MARK]
Short press: Mark – allows to add a new mark.
[F3] – [TRACK]
Short press: Track – start and stop the track.
[F4] – [GOTO]
Short press: Go To – to navigate to a destination (desired position on map).
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6. Product conformity information
6.1 FCC compliance
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 residential 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 interfer-
ence 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 o 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 outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by AvMap Satellite Navigation Inc. could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Compliance information statement
Identication of the product
Name P/N
Explorer 23
Explorer 23 WiFi
P3MC1000SE
P3MC100WSE
Certied components
Remote control receiver: FCC ID: CU9- P3MC1000
WiFi and BT module (EXPLORER 23 WiFi only):
FCC ID: T7V-9028
Applicable compliance
statements
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible party
Name AvMap Satellite Navigation Inc.
Address 25 Enterprise Zone Drive,
Riverhead, NY 11901, USA
Phone +1-800-363-2627
Website www.avmap.us
6.2 Simplied EU declaration of conformity
Hereby, AvMap Srl, Viale Zaccagna 6, 54033 Carrara (MS), Italy declares that the radio equipments
in the following table are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
Explorer 23 P3MC1000SE
Explorer 23 WiFi P3MC100WSE
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity for every single product is available at the following
internet address: eudeclaration.avmap.it

6.3 Simplied UKCA declaration of conformity
Hereby, AvMap Srlu, Viale Zaccagna 6, 54033 Carrara (MS), Italy declares that the radio equipment
in the following table is in compliance with the relevant statutory requirements:
Explorer 23 P3MC1000SE
Explorer 23 WiFi P3MC100WSE
the full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
eudeclaration.avmap.it
7. Safety Information
AvMap disclaims any liability deriving from an improper use or installation of the product in a way
that may violate the regulations and safety.
It is highly recommended that the installation of the product will be performed by a qualied
maintenance technician.
Consult the Installation manual for a correct installation procedure.
AvMap Srl
Viale Zaccagna 6,
54033 Carrara (MS), Italy
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