Geonav 7 Wide Manual
User and Installation Guide
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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, fishfinder unit, autopilot and other onboard in-
struments, and allows displaying the boat’s geographical po-
sition 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 fishfinder black-
box unit (available as an option) thus becoming a complete
fishfinder instrument, thanks to the dedicated windows au-
tomatically enabled when the unit is present.
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™ or Gold™ electronic
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 autopilot
• 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, 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
• Heading vector
• CompactFlash™ cartridge
• Storage of routes, tracks and markers in separate files on
CompactFlash™ cartridges
• NMEA 0183 interface
• Interface with fishfinder unit
• Display of depth and water temperature data (if interfaced
with an echosounder)
• Backlit keypad
• Nonfogging LCD display, sunlight visible
• Resolution: 480x234 pixels
• Water resistant (IPX6)
• Weight: 650 g
Electrical characteristics
• Power supply: 12 Vd.c.
• Power consumption: Max. 11 W
Characteristics
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• Protection against: Reverse polarity
Input overvoltage
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +60°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 depth sounder:
DBT, MTW
- to autopilot:
APA, APB, XTE, RMB, BWC, GLL, VTG
If received from the GPS, the following sentences are trans-
mitted: GGA, RMC, ZDA.
Accessories
• Bracket for detachable installation
• Cradle for flush mounting (optional)
• Fishfinder unit (optional)
• Power supply cable
• User and Installation Guide
• Protection cap
Characteristics
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INSTALLATION AND PRECAUTIONS
Precautions
To avoid electromagnetic interference, the GEONAV must be
positioned at least 25 cm away from the magnetic compass.
Wherever possible, the power supply cable shield should be
connected to the boat’s ground plate.
The GEONAV is water resistant but not waterproof, and should
not be immersed totally in water.
The cartridge slot cover, located on the plotter’s rear side,
should always be kept closed and opened only when replac-
ing cartridges. Make sure that the cartridge replacement is
carried out as the unit is perfectly dry and that no water en-
ters the unit. Rear connectors, when not in use, should al-
ways 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 surface or
make it opaque.
Bracket mounting
Fix the bracket to the boat’s dashboard with 4
screws 5mm in diameter.
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 side. Place
the frame into the socket cut out of the panel, so that the
frame edge leans against the panel.
Installation and Precautions
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Let the silicone glue dry, then place the instrument into the
frame tripping the appropriate spring.
Mounting the fishfinder black-box unit
Put the unit in a well-ventilated, cool and dry place. In case
of wall mounting, turn the unit so that the connectors are
shown on the unit’s side. This allows avoiding water infiltra-
tion. Fix the unit to the wall with 4 screws 3mm in diameter.
For information on the transducer’s installation, refer to the
manual supplied with the transducer.
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 (10 pins)
1. Power supply
1 + VDC (red wire)
2 GND (black wire)
2. NMEA 0183 data input
3 GPS IN+ (brown wire)
4 GPS IN- (yellow wire)
3. NMEA 0183 data output
5 DATA OUT+ (violet wire)
6 DATA OUT- (white wire)
4. Connection to the fishfinder black-box unit
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Connection without fishfinder black-box unit
Use the cable supplied to connect the plotter to the power
supply source, as well as to NMEA0183 devices such as an
external GPS receiver, depth sounder and autopilot, if any.
Connections
PLOTTERPOWERSUPPLY
GPS/AUTOPILOTDATA
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