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You can enrich your maps adding extra POIs such as speed cameras downloaded from the internet in .ov2 format.

How to download the files:

Geosat is compatible with POI in OV2 format. These POi are distributed by several websites such as  WWW.ADIVOR.IT Once you have downloaded the files, please check inside the folder that for each file there is also a corresponding image file  (eg. speedtraps.ov2 and speedtraps.bmp )

Then use the GSUpdate in order to load them on your Geosat:

1. If you have not installed the GSUpdate yet, Read the procedure to download GSUpdate

2. Connect the navigator to the PC and start GSUpdate.

3. Select "Transfer" to load the POI files in the navigator4. Browse the PC to select the downloaded database.5. Associate the database to a safety camera category and icon (fixed speed cameras, mobile, traffic lights, special).The files will be loaded on the navigator and converted into the AvMap format. Once the procedure is completed close the application and disconnect.


Activate the POI on the Geosat:

1. Press the MENU button twice, select System setup and press the + button to confirm.

2. Select the POI tab, and choose which POI categories are displayed on the map.

3. To include or remove a category, select it with the JOYSTICK and press the + button to confirm.

Set an alarm:

1. Press the MENU button twice, select System setup and press the + button to confirm.

2. Select the Alarms tab, then select  Safety Camera alarm  to activate the alarm for the proximity of a safety camera.

3. The Alarm radius determines the distance at which the alarm is activated. To modify the radius, select the field to be

modified and move the JOYSTICK either up or down, then confirm by pressing the + button.

 

 

You can enrich your maps adding extra POIs such as speed cameras downloaded from the internet in .ov2 format.

 

How to download the files:

 

Geosat is compatible with POI in OV2 format. These POi are distributed by several websites such as  WWW.ADIVOR.IT

Once you have downloaded the files, please check inside the folder that for each file there is also a corresponding image file  (eg. speedtraps.ov2 and speedtraps.bmp )

 

Then use the GSUpdate in order to load them on your Geosat:

 

1. If you have not installed the GSUpdate yet,

Read the procedure

2. Connect the navigator to the PC and start GSUpdate.

 

3. Select "POI Management" to load the POI files in the navigator

 

4. Once the procedure is completed close the application and disconnect.

 

 

 

Activate the POI on the Geosat:

 

Open the Menu - Settings - Maps icon - Page 2 User POI, to activate them.

 

Set an alarm:

 

Open User preferences - alarms and set the contact alarm ON,  set the distance then in the third page 3/3, select All the POI.

 

You can buy a new  AvMap SD card peloaded with new software and maps, directly on our Shop Online: choose your navigator and click on  'Buy new memory card' , then choose the desired area / special map. The new memory card will be delivered to you. Please specify in the order if you have an APRS version.

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The Geopilot II PLUS has a built in battery, a serial port for autopilot use and a Audio/Video input. Geopilots II PLUS are also sold with an additional SD with terrestrial data.

It is possible to combine the Geosat 6 Farmnavigator to the external receiver that you prefer.
 
Farmnavigator G6 has an integrated GPS receiver, which could be use for normal road navigation. For precision agriculture operations you can choose different  external receivers compatible. 
 
G6 Farmnavigator  is compatible with any GPS external receiver that comunicates in NMEA strings 0183 via DB connection (see image for Pin-out diagram). The receivers must be set  to open  the strings GGA, RMC, VTG, GSA, GSV, ZDA GPS
If in "4x4 Functions" menu - "4x4 Settings" - "Raster Charts" I setted "OFF", when  click on MAP, I
can see the Raster Charts NOT ACTIVE, and this behaviour is correct; but if I click
"Road Navigation" - and then "MAP" , the Raster Charts is still active , why ?
 
Accessing again to the standard Road Navigation, Geosat recover its start-settings, and in the case of 
 
Geosat 4x4 Crossover the start-setting is Raster Chart ACTIVE.
 
In this case you can deactivate it:
 
- Menu - Settings - Map Preferences - Sat Images "OFF"
 
In this way, in Raod Navigation mode, the Raster Charts remains ALWAYS NOT ACTIVE.

The AvMap navigation software only works with AvMap original memory cards. AvMap Memory cards cannot be duplicated or modified, if your memory card is damaged, please contact AvMap technical support.

At the end of the power cable, where the 12v adapter is, you will find a small fuse. If it is blown, please replace it with one of the same amperage.

Please verify that the serial number has made by 3 numbers + 1 letter + 4 / 5 numbers.

If your serial number is made by numbers only, please add a "T" letter after the first 3 numbers

E.g. you have 20201011 , you have to write on Geosat Suite window 202T01011

 

You need to perform a simple software procedure called “RAM Clear.” 

Please save all your user datas ( waypoints - tracks - FP ) into Database - file Manager to avoid to loose them.

Then, turn off the device and turn on  it holding Power + Menu button and keep pressed until System Test page appears.

Then select - Ram Menu - Ram Clear.

Press enter to confirm and turn off the device.

Turn on it again normally.

 

To check your Jeppesen information is sufficient to turn on your Geopilot/EKP and access to the map view.
Press Menu and Menu again, then select "About" and press ENTER ( or zoom in ) to access. In that page you will find the Jeppesen Cycle Information.
 
Search for the last information "AERONAUTICAL DATA", you will find a code like:
X-YZ-Nxxx.yy ( dd/mm/yy )
 
Note: the two last numbers can be related to the cycle number
 
e.g
..........
.27 = 1108 cycle
.28 = 1109 cycle
.29 = 1110 cycle
.30 = 1111 cycle
.31 = 1112 cycle
To check your loader version is sufficient to turn on your Geopilot/EKP and access to the map view.
 
Press Menu and Menu again, then select "About" and press ENTER ( or zoom in ) to access.
In that page you will find the LOADER information, with a lable like that: 
 
LOADER:  V X.YZ ( dd/mm/yy ) 

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE CAN BE USED TO TRANSFER FILEDS FROM ONE FARMNAVIGATOR TO ANOTHER

You can do copies of your fields with the help of your PC.

Step 1)
Work in a filed and close it. Go to Fields Menu , select the field and OPEN it. So return in Fields Menu, select the same field and press SHOW INFO – OPTIONS – EXPORT
Wait for the confirm message.

Export the field you want to copy:

Step 2)
So, DISCONNECT THE POWER CABLE, keep the Geosat in “on” position and connect it  with USB cable to the PC.

You will be able to access to two different Geosat disks, Removible Disk and Local Disk.
Access to the Removible disk and into the Fields folder you will be able to view KMZ files ( files created after the export operations )

Copy and paste on your PC the .kmz file related to the work you want to copy, rename it  and CREATE copies of that file:

Example: 2010-xx-yy.kmz    rename as  Perimeter1.kmz
Create copies

Perimeter1_01.kmz
Perimeter1_02 .kmz  …

Step 3) Verify if into the Fields Folder there is a sub Folder named IMPORT. If there isn’t that folder create it one.

Copy and paste all the kmz copies into the IMPORT folder and disconnect Geosat from the PC.
Turn on it, access to the FarmNavigation Menu and select IMPORT FIELDS – select one of them and click “import”

You will find the exported field into the FIELDS Menu.

Each waypoint added has been stored on the last position of the list. To change the order of the waypoints, it is sufficientto select the waypoint that you want to move and use the side arrows.

 You can delete a selected waypoint with the “Delete” button or the complete RoadBook pressing the “Delete All” button.

“Full Info” button allow you to view the informations of the selected point: latitude, longitude, distance, bearing from the previous waypoint, informations useful to choose into the list  the next waypoint to reach with a route.

You can create one Road Book at  time ( not more than one in the same time ), and it can be done by at maximum by 20 waypoints.

Access to the 4x4 Functions Menu and choose Road Book.

Click on “Add New” : in this way way you will open the waypoints folder ( you can edit a RoadBook using only the waypoints you have stored into MARK or WAYPOINTS folder )

You have to insert one point at time, clicking on “Add New” , choosing the point into one of the two folders specified before.

When the list is complete, select the point to which you want to set a route, then click on “GO”.

When the GPS fix position is valid ( you can see the car icon on the map ), you will see the line that connect your position to the selected point and all the segments that unify all the points inserted before respecting the waypoints inserting order.

When you will reach the point, click on “STOP” to stop the navigation and set as destination the next point.

The EKP-IV exports NMEA data (NMEA0183) and any autopilot that can receive NMEA data will communicate with the EKP-IV. We recommend consulting with your autopilot manufacturer to verify that the device accepts NMEA0183 data. A serial cable that will connect to the serial port on your EKP-IV (which has a DB9 connector that can be connected to your autopilot) is also available.

Ask your dealer for the PCAS XRX interface cable (code CBDJMG0400).
To save waypoints and flight plans when upgrading the database, you will need to save the points to the Card: Menu > Menu > Database > Enter> Menu > Initialize > Enter > Zoom-In > Enter > Select Type > Enter (Repeat Zoom-In To Save Additional Information If Needed). This information is stored in the “userimg.bin” file located on the Card. If you are upgrading your database with a new Card, simply copy the “userimg.bin” file from the original card to your computer hard drive. Insert the new Card into the card reader and delete the “userimg.bin” file located on that Card, replace it with the “userimg.bin” file you saved to your computer.
With the unit OFF, hold down the MENU key and turn the unit on. Keep the MENU key depressed and the SYSTEM MENU will appear. Select MASTER RESET.
The system software of the EKP-IV must be v1.07.23R or higher in order to have Terrain Depiction work in Track-Up mode.
It is fully compatible, but in order to have an optimized image the iPod must be set in NTSC. it also support widescreen mode.

It is very important to keep your AvMap Geosat maps up-to-date. The cartographic updates are available from year to year. AvMap employs much energy in processing TeleAtlas terrestrial data into C-Map format. TeleAtlas is a leadeing company among the World wide land/road maps data suppliers. It adopts a modern and innovative methods in the survey of the millions units of terrestrial data all around Europe. Hundred of employees collect this data, moving and registering all the changes that take place in the streets network. Moreover, in order to correct the cartographic errors or gaps, AvMap co-operate with TeleAtlas thanks to users reports. Firstly the reported error is verified and then TeleAtlas includes the correction in a new cartographic release. AvMap will use this update in order to process new updated maps.

The back lighting lampis out of order.You need to send your unit back to us for service maintenance. Please contact the AvMap Technical Supporton info@avmap.it

Issue could be caused by some rust on the sensor, or the sensor itself is not aligned. Please try to clean and
re-align it. Please also verify if the pickup cable is not too much close to the other pickup cables and power cables. In this case outdistance it from them.

In case the problem is not fixed please try to apply a 330 ohm resistor between the white cable of the tachometer and the GND.

To use the EngiBOX RPM in parallel with another RPM instrument depends on the capacity of the other instrument. EngiBOX applies a 100 ohm load on RPM. Verify if the other RPM instrument is able to correctly measure RPM with a 100 ohm load applied between RPM input and instrument ground. This is equivalent to EngiBOX RPM usage in parallel with another RPM instrument.

If the other RPM instrument is NOT able to correctly measure RPM with a 100 ohm load (example; it stops working when you connect the EngiBOX in parallel) it is probably possible to "by-pass" the problem by applying a 100 ohm resistor in series between the engine RPM source and EngiBOX input (RPM +) and connect the other instrument directly to the RPM source (see image)



As the value of the resistance depends on many factors, it is possible that 100 ohm is not enough.

In that case it might be necessary to proceed step by step as described in the following steps:

 

0 - Start applying a 1K ohm resistor in series between RPM source and EngiBOX input (in this step the second RPM instrument must NOT be connected)

1 - Check the correct functioning of the Engibox: if EngiBOX is not working properly it is necessary to decrease the resistor value slowly.

2 – Once you found the value for which the EngiBOX starts to work properly, it is possible to connect the second instrument.

3 - If the second instrument also works correctly then the problem is solved, otherwise it is necessary to increase the resistor value and check restart again at point 2.

4 - Proceed in this way until the right resistance value is found for which both devices work properly.

As specified in the manual, EngiBOX applies a 100 ohm load on RPM. If the other instrument is not able to correctly measure the engine revs with a 100 ohm resistor applied between the RPM input and the instrument ground, then this instrument cannot be installed in parallel with Engibox.

However, it is possible to try to "by-pass" the problem by applying a series resistor between RPM source and engibox input (RPM +) (see image)



 

Then connect the other instrument directly to the RPM source.

The value of the resistance depends on many factors, so it is necessary to proceed step by step described in the following steps:

0 - Start applying a 1 Kohm resistor (in this step the second device must remain NOT connected)

1 - Check the correct functioning of the Engibox: if Engibox is not working properly it is necessary to decrease the resistance value.

2 - As found the value for which Engibox start to work properly, it is possible to connect the second instrument.

3 - If the second instrument also works correctly then the problem is solved, otherwise it is necessary to increase the resistance value and check starting again at point 2.

4 - Proceed in this way until the right resistance value is found for which both devices work properly.



At this link:   UPDATES_PROCEDURE


is available the complete procedure to update the software and the Jeppesen (aeronautical database)
NO, sensor probes are not included in the EngiBOX package. 

EngiBOX is compatible with Rotax engines. The Rotax engine comes with sensors for OIL T, CHT, and OIL P readings. EngiBOX is compatible with these sensors that standard are delivered with the Rotax engine. Refer to the EngiBOX manual for the rotax sensor type and part number to check compatibility. As Rotax does not deliver standard sensor probes for EGT readings, AvMap offers separately AvMap EGT thermocouple sensors that are compatible with the EngiBOX.

 

AvMap EGT thermocouple sensor is ungrounded, type K and  screw in type version and includes a M8x1 weld boss for connection to the exhaust bend. The AvMap EGT thermocouple sensor is available for purchase at an authorized AvMap reseller or directly at the AvMap web shop at www.avmap.it.

 

The installation manual is available here: AvMap EGT Probe

EngiBOX requires to connect UNGROUDED thermocouple sensors, type K or J. How the thermocouple sensor gets connected to the engine exhaust bend is not relevant for the EngiBOX.

Although, referring to the Rotax installation manual for 912 and 914 engine series, AvMap suggest to follow Rotax instructions for connecting
  the thermocouple sensor using a screw-in type to be connected to the exhaust bend on  the connection thread M8x1.

Check if the connection thread M8x1 for attachment of the thermocouple sensor is already provided in the exhaust bend. Check FAQ “How can I install screw-in type thermocouple sensors on my Rotax Engine?” for more information on this subject.
 

AvMap EGT thermocouple sensor is ungrounded, type K and  screw in type version and includes a M8x1 weld boss for connection to the exhaust bend. The AvMap EGT thermocouple sensor is available for purchase at an authorized AvMap reseller or directly at the AvMap web shop at www.avmap.it.

 

The installation manual is available here: AvMap EGT Probe

AvMap suggests to use AvMap EGT thermocouple sensors or Rotax EGT thermocouple sensors (PN. 966370), both require a connection thread M8x1 on the exhaust bend and both sensors are ungrounded which is a requirement to be compatible with the EngiBOX.

Check if the connection thread M8x1 for attachment of the thermocouple sensor is already provided in the exhaust bend.

Case 1) Action Connection thread M8x1 is provided in the exhaust bends:

Connect the thermocouple sensor to the connection thread M8x1 of the desired exhaust bend by screwing it in and fasten it tight. 

Case 2) Connection thread M8x1 is NOT provided in the exhaust bends:

In this case you can order the AvMap EGT thermocouple sensor (M8x1 weld boss included)  from AvMap, or order the Rotax EGT thermocouple sensors (PN. 966370) + M8x1 weld boss (PN.842758) from a Rotax reseller.

Install the M8x1 weld boss on the exhaust bend. Consult the Rotax installation manual and the aircraft manufacturer that installed the engine on the aircraft for identifying the correct position on the exhaust bend for exhaust gas temperature readings. After identifying the correct position make a 12mm (0.47”) diameter hole in the exhaust bend and insert the M8x1 weld boss in the exhaust bend 12 mm (0.47”) diameter hole and attach the M8x1 weld boss to the exhaust bend by welding it. Connect the thermocouple sensor to the M8x1 weld boss by screwing it in and fasten it tight

 

AvMap EGT thermocouple sensor is ungrounded, type K and  screw in type version and includes a M8x1 weld boss for connection to the exhaust bend. The AvMap EGT thermocouple sensor is available for purchase at an authorized AvMap reseller or directly at the AvMap web shop at www.avmap.it.

 

The installation manual is available here: AvMap EGT Probe

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