Lowrance airmap 2000c manual

Page 33 Track or compass heading indicator, showing direction of travel Ground speed window Compass rose Present position of aircraft Navigation Page, traveling north. Page looks like this when AirMap is not navigating to a waypoint, following a route, or backtracking a trail. When navigating to a waypoint or following a route, the HSI screen looks like the one shown in the next image. The pilot needs to turn left to "center the needle" and get on course.

The plane is cur- rently 2. Page 35 TO arrow Fig. See the entry Searching later in this sec- tion if you need help finding and setting up navigation to a waypoint. In the example below, Air Traffic Control contacts a pilot flying north across Oklahoma and warns him of a dangerous storm ahead. The HSI dis- play will point to your original destination again.

A window will pop up asking you if you want to cancel OBS Hold. It allows you to get information on the airspace you're in with the Airspace Status command. You can also find distances, change the orientation of your map, view map data, and other helpful map functions. Center, zoomed to nautical miles and right, zoomed to 30 nautical miles. Note that the five data boxes or text boxes appearing in the bottom of these images are on by default. They can be individually turned off or you can customize the display to show a different type of information in each box.

The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys zoom the map to enlarge or reduce its cov- erage area and the amount of mapping detail shown. At left, arterial streets appear at the 5 nautical mile zoom range. Center, at 1. As you zoom in closer, the symbols become readable icons. In the 0. The compass overlay at the bottom of the screen includes a bearing ar- row that points toward your destination, along with a CDI or Course Deviation Indicator.

The CDI shows when you are off course. Steering toward the CDI needle will bring you back on course. Page 43 Additional information can be displayed using compass overlay data that appears at the top of the page. This information can be customized with the Compass Overlay Data command, which is discussed in Sec.

You can select from 28 different types of information to display. Page 44 Tip: Don't like the window sizes or orientation we selected? Well, pick your own! You can re-size the two map windows and even switch to vertical windows. Here's how to use the Resize Window command: 1. From the Two Maps page, press 2.

Imagine you're flying to a nearby airport to practice landings. If you're practicing on foot or by car, substitute a restaurant for an airport. Pick one a few blocks away. While learning, navigation in too small an area constantly triggers alarms. Under clear sky conditions, the unit automatically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less.

NOTE: "Clear sky" means open sky, unobstructed by terrain, dense foliage or structures. Tip: Use the cursor to determine the distance from your current position or last known position, when working indoors to any map object or location.

Page Searching Searching Now that you've seen how AirMap can find where you are, let's search for something somewhere else. Searching is one of the most powerful features in the Lowrance GPS product line. In this example, we'll look for the nearest VOR. For more information on different types of searches, refer to Sec. Page 49 Waypoint information screen on VOR nearest this position.

It also shows both distance to the VOR and your "Ra- dial From" — information ready at your fingertips when Air Traffic Con- trol wants a position report! The figure at left shows Go To command; Avia- tion Navigation searches use information from a Jeppesen database, and general navigation searches use POI information available with a MapCreate custom map.

If you do not have a high-detailed Jeppe- sen map or a custom map containing POI data for the area you are searching loaded on the MMC, you may not find anything. Page Setting A Waypoint Setting a Waypoint A waypoint is simply an electronic "address," based on the latitude and longitude of a position on the earth.

Both the Aviation and the Land mode allow you to save waypoints to mark specific locations you'd like to return to or maybe send a friend to, or even specifically avoid. To navigate to a particular location on the map, first find the location, then select the location with the cursor.

Use the Go To Cursor command to lead you there: 1. Page Navigate To A Point Of Interest The nautical mile zoom figure at left clearly shows the red course line connecting your current position to your destination. The nautical mile zoom, center, shows both current position and destination on screen. The Navigation Page, right, will also show navigation information. Page Airspace Status You can also use Direct To when navigating a route, to force AirMap to navigate toward a particular waypoint in the route.

Page Runways In the AirMap, airports have information screens packed with useful infor- mation. They include much of the same information as a VOR information screen. In addition, airport information screens contain a line drawing showing the general layout of the airport's runways.

Also, note that the ra- dio frequencies listed at the bottom make a much longer list. In the previous image, you can see we've selected 18L, so all of the information shown refers to that particular runway. The previous images show not only the information available on this screen, but also the Runway Extension feature. Page Services want to setup Runway Guidance? If you want the AirMap to navigate a localizer-type approach, select.

Select if you want to continue your own navigation with a regular runway extension. When you select Runway Guidance, the unit will display a localizer- type fan and create a route automatically for guidance down the run- way's extended centerline. When a card containing a Custom Map File is loaded into the unit, AirMap automatically loads the map into memory when the unit is turned on.

Saving: A file name box appears. Unit asks, "Are you sure you want to turn on land navigation mode? To turn on the backlight, press again. Pressing once again will turn off the backlight.

Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the key for 3 seconds. Main Menu Land Mode has a single Main Menu, which contains some function commands and some setup option commands.

To get to the Navigation Page: press 2. Navigation Menu The Navigation Menu allows you to cancel navigation, set up alarms, and plan or edit your route. Map Menu The map menu has many options. The map menu allows you to find distances, change the orientation of your map, view map data, and other helpful map functions. While on the Map page press: 2. Center your cursor over the first position. Next, press the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select highlight the Delete My Icons menu command.

Finally, press the Enter key twice. Step 3 means: "Press the Exit key to clear the menu and return to the Map Page. There are often three ways to move around an AirMap menu. For simplicity, we've written our instructions using the Enter key ENT to complete a move from one menu to the next. However, many commands have shortcuts that will help your fingers fly across the keys. Our menus also "wrap around;" that is, they form a circular loop. A cockpit can be a busy place; practice with these shortcuts and you can run AirMap commands faster, with less finger movement from key to key.

For your safety, we have designed the AirMap to work with several power sources, so you can ensure continuous operation by providing multiple emergency backups. The AirMap operates on 6 volts DC using an external power cable with a cigarette lighter adapter.

In case your plane has no cigarette lighter, we also sell an optional rechargeable gel cell battery with connectors. If you do have a cigarette lighter, this rechargeable battery can function as a backup in case your plane's power fails. If you're interested in a rechargeable battery or other accessories for this product , see the ordering information inside the back cover of this manual.

Whether your AirMap is connected to the plane's power or the optional rechargeable battery, if either of these external power sources fails, the unit will automatically switch to the emergency backup batteries.

For the emergency backup, the unit uses AA batteries. Due to the powerful backlight and the vivid color screen, sustained use of the AirMap requires more power than AA batteries alone can supply. Although the unit won't operate long on battery power, we strongly recommend that you keep fresh batteries in the unit as an emergency backup power source.

If the primary power source fails, the unit will automatically switch to the batteries, thus keeping the unit on without interruption. Flash memory and an internal lithium battery will keep your stored data safe and accessible for the life of the product. The unit requires four 1. We recommend that you use alkaline batteries for the best trade-off between battery life and cost. We do not recommend nickel cadmium NiCd rechargeable batteries because you will get poor battery life.

Rechargeable alkaline batteries will not last as long as standard alkaline batteries. NiMH batteries are rechargeable and should also give you suitable battery life. Do not mix different battery types.

Mixing battery types may cause leakage. Turn the unit over so that the back is facing you and loosen the thumbscrew at the bottom of the battery case. Place your fingers in the ridged grips on the outside edge of the battery compartment cover.

Press in on the grips and lift the cover away from the unit case. The battery cover will pull free. Install the batteries according to the decal in the battery compartment, which shows the correct polarity. Point the positive pole of the leftmost battery down, and alternate them as you move right.

Replace the battery compartment cover. Align the cover latch tabs with the slots inside the case. Slide the cover into place, and then push down on the bottom edge until the cover snaps into place. To use external DC power: Plug the power cable's cigarette lighter adapter into a cigarette lighter receptacle.

Next, firmly press the cable's connector into the socket on the back of the AirMap's case. Both of these solid-state flash memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp.

We have tested SD cards up to MB. MMCs and SD cards are also available at many consumer electronics stores.

The MMC slot is located in the battery compartment, next to the batteries on the right side of the unit.

Hold unit facedown in left hand. With your right hand, press a finger against the label of the MMC and drag it from the slot. Remove battery compartment cover. Hold the unit in one hand. Grasp the bottom edge of the MMC with your other hand. The MMC label should be toward you. With your finger on the card's label, gently push the card into the slot. A GPS antenna requires a clear view of the sky for optimum operation. Inside the cockpit, your AirMap can sometimes maintain satellite lock while sitting on the yoke or seat beside you, but we don't recommend this for optimum performance.

Since the "view" is restricted to what can be seen through the window, this operating mode will reduce position accuracy and will increase the chance of losing satellite lock.

Inside a plane, the unit operates best with an external antenna mounted on the windshield or dash. You may achieve good results by simply placing the external RAA-4 antenna on the top of the dash, at the base of the windshield. Many pilots like to attach the antenna to the top of their instrument panel glare shields. Depending on the surface, a strip of adhesive Velcro or a piece of the rubber non-skid shelf liner material available in recreational vehicle supply stores will help hold the antenna in place.

We recommend attaching the antenna to your windshield or other window. For this reason, the remote active antenna packaged with your AirMap includes a suction-cup mount. Be sure to mount the antenna in a location where it will not obstruct your view. Wherever you mount the antenna, make sure it is in a location with an unobstructed view of the sky. If you're sticking it to a window, moisten the suction cups on the mounting plate and press firmly against the window. Route the cable so that it won't interfere with flying.

Then, simply plug the connector into the unit's antenna socket, located on the back, in the upper left corner of the case. The mounting arm and cradle can swivel on a ball for easy viewing in any type of vehicle.

Attach the mounting bracket to the stem of the yoke. Then, tighten the knob at the bracket's base to keep the bracket from sliding around on the yoke stem. Next, angle the arm so that the unit will be held in front of the yoke. When you are satisfied with the bracket position, tighten the base knob to keep the bracket from shifting. First, attach the R-A-M mounting bracket to the yoke shown left. Then, attach the ball mount plate to the back of the AirMap case shown right.

Now attach the ball mount plate to the back of AirMap case, as shown in the preceding image. Tighten the thumbscrews, and then fit the ball mount into the mounting bracket's arm. Fit the ball mount into the mounting bracket's arm, and tighten the arm knob to hold the unit in place shown left.

At right, you can see an AirMap securely mounted above a yoke. Your AirMap comes with a cloth bag designed to protect the unit from minor scratches and dings when it's tucked into your flight bag or luggage. It's shown in the following image. The bag is large enough to accommodate the unit with the ball mount plate attached. Just dismount the AirMap, drop it into the bag and pull the drawstring snug. The bag will guard against scratches on the display, but in a crowded flight bag, the Power key could be bumped and cause a battery drain.

To avoid this, use the plastic protective cover included with your unit see following. This hard cover simply snaps on and off the front of the unit. If you store your unit in an aircraft or other vehicle, the cover protects the screen from damage that can result from long-term exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays.

If you carry the unit with you in a flight bag or luggage, the cover protects against screen scratches. It also stops battery drain by preventing the Power button from being bumped and accidentally turning on the unit. When the unit is mounted in an unprotected area, such as an open aircraft or boat cockpit, the protective face cover must be removed when the vehicle is moving at high speed. This includes towing a boat on a trailer at highway speeds.

Otherwise, wind blast can pop off the cover. The principles are the same in both operating modes, so this discussion also serves as a good introduction to Land Mode work.

Before you turn on the AirMap and find where you are, it's a good idea to learn about the different keys, the three Page screens and how they all work together. BUT, if you just can't wait to get outside, grab the batteries and turn to the one-page Quick Reference on page Satellite, Navigation and Map.

Each page represents one of the unit's major modes of operation. MENU — Press this key to show the menus, which allow you to select or adjust a feature from a list. Also use it to quickly create waypoints or icons. It also allows you to go Direct To items shown in search lists. Less detail is seen as you zoom out. ZIN — Zoom In — This key lets you zoom the screen in to see greater detail in a smaller geographic area on the map.

To turn on the unit, press PWR. To turn on the backlight, press PWR again. Pressing PWR once again will turn off the backlight. Press EXIT to clear any message or alarm displays. Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the PWR key for 3 seconds.

Each time your AirMap powers up, two messages appear. The first is a reminder to use your AirMap in conjunction with other navigation aids. The second is a copyright statement. Press EXIT to clear each message. Aviation Mode has a single Main Menu, which contains some function commands and some setup option commands.

The tutorials in this section will deal only with primary functions, the basic commands that make AirMap do something. These lessons are designed for use with the unit's options set at their factory defaults. But, if you want to learn more about the various option settings, see Sec. To clear the menu screen and return to the page display, press EXIT. Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen. Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style.

Alarms command: turns arrival, off course and anchor GPS alarms on or off and changes alarm thresholds. Aviation Alarms command: turns distance, time, near and inside airspace alarms on or off and changes alarm thresholds.

Route Planning command: used to plan, view or navigate a route. My Trails command: shows, hides, creates and deletes plot trails. Also used to navigate or backtrack a trail. Cancel Navigation command: turns off the various navigation commands. Used to stop navigating after you have reached your destination navaid, waypoint, Point of Interest or map cursor location; or after you reach the end of a route or trail.

System Setup command: sets general configuration options. Aviation Calculators command: controls several aeronautical calculators. These include: E6B flight computer functions altitude and air speed calculator, wind speed and direction calculator. This also shows the moon phase. Trip Calculator command: shows trip status and statistics, such as trip time, distance and average speed.

Timers command: controls settings and alarms for an up timer, a down timer and an alarm clock. Aviation Mode has three main Page displays that represent the three major operating modes.

The following series of seven images shows the Pages Menu and display options on their corresponding screens.

This series of figures shows the Pages Menu for all three main screens and their various display options. Each of the three main Pages also has a submenu screen associated with it.

Several pages share similar display features. To reduce redundancy in our text, we will describe some of these duplicate features when discussing the page on which they are most prominent. This Page, shown in the following images, provides detailed information on the status of AirMap's satellite lock-on and position acquisition. This page shows you the quality and accuracy of the current satellite lock-on and position calculation. Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers have stopped flashing!

Satellite Page. Left view indicates unit has not locked on to any satellites and does not have a fix on its positionRight view shows satellite-lock on with a 3D position acquired latitude, longitude and altitude and WAAS corrections.

The bottom data box shows either a battery power indicator or a voltage indicator, depending on what power source is being used. This screen shows a graphical view of the satellites that are in view. Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your position.

The point in the center of the chart is directly overhead. North is at the top of the screen. You can use this to see which satellites are obstructed by obstacles in your immediate area if you hold the unit facing north. The GPS receiver is tracking satellites that are in blue type. The receiver hasn't locked onto a satellite if the number is in dark blue, therefore it isn't being used to solve the position.

Beneath the circular graph are the bar graphs, one for each satellite in view. Since the unit has twelve channels, it can dedicate one channel per visible satellite. The taller the bar on the graph, the better the unit is receiving the signals from the satellite. This is the expected error from a benchmark location. In other words, if the Position Error shows 50 feet, then the position shown by the unit is estimated to be within 50 feet of the actual location.

This also gives you an indicator of the fix quality the unit currently has. The smaller the position error number, the better and more accurate the fix is. If the position error flashes dashes, then the unit hasn't locked onto the satellites, and the number shown isn't valid.

The Satellite Status Page has its own menu, which is used for setting various options. Options and setup are discussed in Sec. You can fully customize the data boxes at the bottom of the Status screen. There are 29 types of information to select from.

For customization instructions see the Customize Page Displays topic in Sec. The Navigation Page has its own menu, which is used for setting various options.

The data boxes on the Navigation Page can be fully customized. You can select from 28 types of navigation information.

The Navigation Page combines the main compass display in one window with a map display in another window, plus four data boxes. An amazing amount of information is crammed into this one display. We'll discuss how to move between the two windows at the end of this segment. The Navigation Page combines several instruments and situational awareness tools that offer the look of a "glass cockpit" panel display.

The instruments surrounding the central compass rose are discussed when we describe the Map Page's Map Panel option on page Now, we want to talk about the heart of this display — the compass rose — and its Horizontal Situation Indicator. The Navigation Page has a compass rose that shows your direction of travel and the direction to a recalled waypoint or other destination, such as an airport or VOR.

It can also show your intended course and whether you are currently on course or off course. The navigation screen looks like the one in the following image when you're not navigating to a waypoint or other destination.

As you fly, the AirMap notes your current altitude and the height of the terrain below you. The relief map shows areas with different risk levels in different colors, according to the following perimeters:. All map screens will show the terrain relief shading except for the Navigation Panel and the Aviation Map option.

On those screens, the terrain awareness color highlight does appear. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions. The Table of Contents lists all operations. Find the operation that interestes you, go to the appropriate page and view the step-by-step instructions from beginning to end. Get up and running FAST!

This manual from ZD Publishing is designed to be used in conjunction with the unit in the aircraft or at home. This combination will safely lower your learning curve without the noise and distractions that accompany flying. It also is valuable as a takealong tool in the cockpit for a quick reference as needed.