Eagle IntelliMap 480 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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Pub. 988-0143-741 www.eaglesonar.com IntelliMap 480 Mapping GPS Receiver Installation and Operation Instructions  ...

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Copyright © 2003 Eagle Electronics All rights reserved. Eagle ® is a registered trademark of Eagle Electronics Navionics  is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc. Points of Interest Data in this unit are by infoUSA, copyright  2001-200...

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i Table of Contents Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... I Capabilities and Specifications: IntelliMap 480 ...................... 2 How GPS Works.......................................................

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ii Navigate a Back Trail (Backtrack, or Reverse) ..................... 47 Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 48 Cancel Navigation....................................................................... 50 Sec. 4: Adv...

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iii Configure NMEA ........................................................................ 69 Coordinate System Selection...................................................... 69 Setup Loran TD:..........................................................

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iv Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)................................... 92 Delete Trail ............................................................................. 93 New Trail..........................................................................

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1 Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of digital GPS! We know you're anxious to begin navigating, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the IntelliMap 480 and begin ...

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2 Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one an- other in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find your way on the water or in the wilderness quickly. After you've learned the basics (or if y...

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3 Input power:................... 10 to 15 volts DC. Case size:......................... 5.4" H x 6.9" W x 3.4" D (13.8 x 17.6 x 8.6 cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable for saltwater use. MMC slots: ...................... One with wat...

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4 NOTE: The above memory capacities refer only to the IntelliMap 480's on- board memory. The amount of GPS data you can record and save for recall later is only limited by the number of MMC cards you have. NOTICE! The storage temperature range f...

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5 The background map is suitable for many navigation chores, but for maximum accuracy and much more detail, you need our optional map- making software, MapCreate 6. Some unit features — such as searching for businesses and addresses — won&apos...

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6 Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work. You might be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page 11, so you can mount your IntelliMap 480 and plug in the power. Or you ...

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7 The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to determine both position and elevation (your height above sea level — also called altitude). This is ...

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8 You'll find that using your GPS receiver is both easy and amazingly accurate. It’s easily the most accurate method of electronic navigation available to the general public today. Remember, however, that this receiver is only a tool. Always h...

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9 For example, instructions for navigating a trail would look like this: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to Trail 1| ENT|→|↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT. 3. You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a ro...

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10 Notes ...

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11 Section 2: Installation & Accessories Preparations You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing ...

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12 You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, un- obstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, route the cable to the unit, plug it in the center socket on the back and your system is ready to use. See the mod...

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13 For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short. It uses a 3-amp ...

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14 NMEA/DGPS Wiring To exchange NMEA or DGPS data, the IntelliMap 480 has one NMEA 0183 version 2.0 communication port. Com port one (Com-1) can be used to receive NMEA format GPS data or DGPS data. The com port can also transmit NMEA format GPS data...

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15 Optional R-a-M mounting system. Bracket Installation Mount the IntelliMap 480 in any convenient location, provided there is clearance behind the unit when it's tilted for the best viewing angle. You should also make sure there is enough room ...

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16 Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the IntelliMap 480 when mounted on gimbal bracket. After drilling the hole, pass the antenna connector up through the hole from under the dash. Pass the power cable's bare-wire end...

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17 In-dash mounting template for the IntelliMap 480, showing dimensions. NOTE: The figure above is not printed to scale. a scaled template (FM-5 In-Dash Adapter Kit instructions) is available for free download from our web site, www.ea...

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18 Install batteries in power pack battery adapter. MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation Your IntelliMap 480 uses a MultiMedia Card to store information, such as custom maps, waypoints, trails and other GPS data. The unit can also use Secure Digit...

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19 Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed. To remove an MMC 1. Open the card compartment door by unscrewing the thumb screw. The screw should only be finger tight. If it was over-tightened, use a thumbnail, a coin or a screwdriver to...

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20 MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM, left; MMC card reader for USB ports, right. WARNING: This product must be independently fused with the en- closed 3-amp fuse (or equivalent), even if you connect to a fused accessory or power buss. If a malfunction happens i...

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21 Section 3: Basic GPS Operations This section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tuto- rials presented in Sec. 3 follow a chronological order. Sec. 4, Advanced GPS Operations, will discuss other more advanced functions and uti...

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22 3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which allow you to select a command or adjust a feature. This also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exits. 4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are use...

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23 Main Menu. The Main Menu commands and their functions are: 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...

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24 Pages The unit has three Pages that represent the three major operating modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page and the Map Page. They are accessed by pressing the PAGES key, then using → or ← to select a Page. (Clear t...

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25 Satellite Status Page. Left view indicates unit has not locked on to any satellites and does not have a fix on its position. Center view shows sat- ellites being scanned. Right view shows satellite lock-on with a 3D posi- tion acquired (latitu...

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26 The Satellite Status Page has its own menu, which is used for setting various options. (Options and setup are discussed in Sec. 5). To access the Satellite Status Page Menu, from the Status Page, press MENU. Navigation Page This screen has a comp...

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27 Speed (ground speed) is the velocity you are making over the ground. (If you wish, you can customize the Speed data box to display Closing Speed instead. Closing Speed is also known as velocity made good. It's the speed that you're makin...

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28 a circular symbol depicting your destination (waypoint) appears on the screen as you approach the waypoint, as shown on the screen in the preceding figure. Travel Time is the time that it will take to reach your destination at your present closing...

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29 Far left, Map Page opening screen. Center, zoomed to 100 miles and right, zoomed to 10 miles. Over Zoomed means you have reached the detail limits in an area covered only by the basic background map. Zooming in any closer will reveal no more m...

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30 national forests and parks); some major city streets; Interstate, U.S. and state highways; Interstate highway exits and exit services informa- tion; large- and medium-sized lakes and streams; and more than 60,000 navigation aids and 10,000 wrecks ...

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31 Tip: In some urban areas, businesses are so close to one another that their POI icons crowd each other on the screen. You can reduce screen clutter and make streets and other map features easier to see by simply turning off the display of POIs you...

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32 Pages Menu with Two Map option selected, left. Map Page with two map windows, at right. The left map is active. Resize Window is another extremely handy feature for pages that have two major windows. You can change the horizontal size of th...

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33 Basic GPS Quick Reference Start outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, try navigating to a location at least a few blocks away. While you're learning, navigation in too small an area will constantly trigger arrival alar...

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34 Find Your Current Position Finding your current position is as simple as turning the unit on. Un- der clear sky conditions, the unit automatically searches for satellites and calculates its position in approximately one minute or less. NOTE: "...

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35 The selected airport to the northwest is 4.2 miles away. Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor 1. Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move around the map and find the item you wish to select. 2. Use the arrow keys and center the cursor cross-...

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36 2. You could search the entire restaurant category, but in this example we will narrow our search. Press → to SUBCATEGORY column|↓ to FAST FOOD CHAINS|ENT|↓ to NEAREST|ENT. 3. The unit says it is calculating, then a list of restaurants appe...

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37 6. The unit's map appears, with the cross-hair cursor highlighting the restaurant' s POI symbol. a pop-up data box shows the POI's name, dis- tance and bearing. a data box at the bottom of the screen continues to display the locatio...

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38 Create Waypoint at Current Position While you are traveling, press WPT|WPT. The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "way- point 003." The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map. ...

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39 Create Waypoint on Map 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the place where you want to make a waypoint. 2. Press WPT|WPT. The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "waypoint 001." The...

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40 Navigation Page, navigating toward waypoint 004 and leaving a trail. Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint One of boating's most terrifying events is having a friend or family member fall overboard. This situation can be deadly on any body of wa- ...

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41 Navigating to Man Overboard: Man Overboard Activated message, left, Navigation Page, center, Map Page, right. The victim is to the starboard of the vessel; the GPS shows which direction to steer to for the rescue. The man overboard position is...

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42 3. Press MENU|ENT and the unit will begin navigating to the cursor lo- cation. The Map Page will display a dotted line from your current position to the cursor position. The Navigation Page displays a compass rose showing navigation information t...

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43 particularly handy when you are trying to retrace your trip and go back the way you came. On the screen, trails are represented by a solid line extending from the back of the current position arrow. The unit is set at the factory to automatically ...

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44 New trail, named "Trail 15," is created when Trail 14 is made inactive. Any new travel will be recorded in this trail, which is active and visi- ble. Trails do not need to be visible in order to be active. You can save and recall up to 1...

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45 To turn on trail display: 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT. 2. Press ↓|↓ to enter the Saved Trail list, then use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired Trail Name| ENT. 3. Press ↓ to ACTIVE|→ to VISIBLE|ENT. To return to the previous pa...

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46 3. Press → to DELETE TRAIL|↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT. 4. Press ↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT. The unit begins showing navigation infor- mation along the trail. NOTE: If you are already located at or near the beginning of your trail, the arrival alarm will go ...

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47 Navigate trail, map views: at left driver is northbound heading straight toward trail point 6. At right, northbound driver has reached point 6 and has turned west to follow trail. Navigate trail, navigation page...

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48 NOTE: If you are already located at or near the end of your trail, the arri- val alarm will go off as soon as you hit Enter. Just press EXIT to clear the alarm and proceed. 5. Now, begin moving and follow your unit. 6. When you reach your destina...

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49 The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to the MMC or load data from the MMC into the unit's memory. 2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an MMC is present or not. If no MMC is present, you mus...

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50 4. Loading to unit memory: There may be more than one GPS Data File (*.USR) on the card. To select a file, press ENT to activate the selec- tion box, use ↓ or ↑ to highlight the file, then press ENT to accept the selection. Next, press ↓ t...

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51 Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations Find Distance From Current Position To Another Location 1. While on the Map Page press: MENU|↓ to FIND DISTANCE|ENT. 2. Center your cursor over the position you want to find the distance to. a rubber band line ...

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52 Icons Icons are graphic symbols used to mark some location, personal point of interest or event. They can be placed on the map screen, saved and re- called later for navigation purposes. These are sometimes referred to as event marker icons. This ...

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53 1. Press MENU|↓ to DELETE MY ICONS|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to DELETE ALL ICONS, DELETE BY SYMBOL, or DELETE FROM MAP and press ENT. Delete icons menu. The Delete All Icons command will ask if you are sure. Press ← to YES|ENT. All icons wil...

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54 a route provides the automatic capability to navigate through several waypoints without having to reprogram the unit after arriving at each waypoint. Once programmed into the GPS unit, a route provides the option of navigating forward through the ...

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55 2. Press ↓ to (END OF ROUTE)|ENT|↓ to ADD FROM MAP|ENT. The Map Page appears with the cursor showing. Edit Route menu, left. Edit Route Waypoints menu, right, with Add From Map command selected. 3. Use the Zoom keys and arrow keys to m...

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56 Route creation sequence, continued: Fig. 4. Point (3) set at on-ramp turn. Fig. 5. Waypoint (4) set at highway exit to frontage road leading to river. Waypoint (5) ends the route at a tree stand in the hunting area. Fig. 6. Press EXIT to save ...

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57 Edit a Route Name You can edit the route name if you wish. 1. From the NAVIGATION PAGE, press MENU|ENT or from the MAP PAGE press MENU|MENU|↓ to ROUTE PLANNING|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to route name| ENT|ENT. 3. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first ...

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58 NOTE: When adding waypoints to a route, the inserted waypoints will ap- pear in the route in front of the waypoint you have selected. To in- sert waypoints at the end of the route, make sure to select "(End of route)" before adding them....

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59 Navigating along a route: Fig. 1 shows the Navigation Page at the start of a route, heading straight for the first waypoint (Wpt 1). In Fig. 2, the traveler has arrived at Wpt 1; the arrival alarm has been triggered and the bearing a...

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60 Tip: You can quickly call up the Edit Trail menu by selecting a trail on the map with the cursor. Simply move the cursor over a trail and a pop-up box appears. Press WPT and the Edit Trail menu opens. At left, trail selected with map curso...

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61 Utilities Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities. Alarm Clock To get to the alarm clock menu: press MENU|MENU|↓ to TIMERS|ENT|↓ to ALARM CLOCK|ENT. Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator To get to the Sun/Moon menu: p...

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62 2. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Press ENT then EXIT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT to return to the previous page display. Waypoint Symbol To edit waypoint symbol: 1. ...

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63 4. The Edit Waypoint menu appears. You can simply save the waypoint by pressing EXIT|EXIT or you can edit the waypoint. Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position This feature sets a waypoint at a point located a specific distance and bearing from a...

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64 Notes ...

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65 Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all of these but the anchor alarm turned on. You can turn the alarms off and on and change their distance settings. You can set an a...

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66 3. To change distance settings, scroll ↓ or ↑ to select the desired cate- gory, then press → | ENT to activate the distance dialog box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until th...

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67 GPS Auto Search on the Satellite Status Menu. You can force the unit to immediately kick into auto search mode. Here's how: From the Satellite Status page, MENU|↓ to GPS AUTO SEARCH|ENT|← to YES|ENT. Check MMC Files and Storage Spac...

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68 Menus for changing Com Port settings. For connectors and wiring information for another device, see page 14. For assistance in configuring the unit to communicate with another device, consult the factory; customer service phone numbers are in ...

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69 4. Press ENT, then use ↑ ↓ → ← to enter the station frequency, then press ENT. 5. Press → to BIT RATE|ENT then use ↑ ↓ to select the station bit rate, then press ENT. 6. a. If you are not using a Starlink DGPS receiver, press EXI...

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70 2. Press ↓ to COORDINATE SYSTEM|ENT. This unit can show a position in degrees (36.14952°); degrees, minutes and thousandths of a minute (36° 28.700'); or degrees, minutes, seconds and tenths of a second (36° 28' 40.9"). It can...

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71 Configure Loran TD menu. Map Fix Map Fix is used with charts or maps. This system asks for a reference position in latitude/longitude, which you take from a marked location on the map. It then shows the present position as distance on the map from...

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72 It's shown as a ratio, for example 1:24000. Press EXIT and the unit re- turns to the Configure Map Fix screen. Configure a map fix so the unit can find your position on a printed chart or topographical map. Press → to SELECT ORIGIN|ENT|E...

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73 Customize Map Page While on the Map Page, press PAGES|↓ or ↑ to select Option Name| ENT. DGPS Status The DGPS Status screen shows whether DGPS is off or on, and it de- scribes the quality of the DGPS signal. This screen is useful if you have ...

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74 to erase this menu. a message and tone appear periodically, warning you that the simulator is on. To turn the simulator off, repeat the above steps or turn the unit off. While in simulator mode, you can press EXIT to clear the steering and speed ...

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75 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT|ENT. 2. a message appears, telling you to move the cursor near the desired location and press ENT. When the message automatically clears, follow the message instructions. 3. In a moment, your present posit...

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76 Map Menu, left, Map Data Menu, right. Show Map Data From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT. Press ENT to enter the EARTH MAP DETAIL selection list, and choose how much detail you want, from Off (so the unit operates like a GPS ...

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77 in the center. The large ring touching the left and right sides of the screen is 100 miles in diameter (same as the zoom range). The second smaller ring is 50 miles in diameter (always 1/2 the zoom range). The distance from your current position t...

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78 GPS Setup Menu, left, Map Datum Menu, right. Map Detail Category Selection This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on the screen. This includes, waypoints, trails, icons, cities, highways, etc. You can selectively turn o...

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79 Map orientation at left is shown in north up and at right, track up. This is fine if you're always traveling due north. What you see to your left corresponds to the left side of the map, to your right is shown on the right side of the map...

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80 NOTE: In North Up and Course Up, the present position arrow appears in the center of the map page. In Track Up, the position arrow appears centered in the lower third of the page. Navionics  Charts Your unit can display Navionics  electron...

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81 3. To turn off a Navionics chart, From the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAP DATA|ENT|↓ to NAVIONICS MAP CHOICE|ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to select EAGLE, then press ENT|EXIT|EXIT. Port Information Navionics charts contain Port Services information, r...

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82 Port Services information screens. Tidal Current Information Navionics charts contain Tidal Current information, represented at large zoom ranges by a box icon with the letter "C." The icon stands for a Tidal Current Station location...

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83 Current Information screen. The Tidal Current Information screen displays daily tidal current data for this station on this date at the present time. The graph at the top of the screen is an approximate view of the flood and ebb pattern for th...

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84 To view tide information: 1. Select a Tide Station icon: use the arrow keys to move the cursor over an icon. When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. After selecting the Tide Station icon, press WPT to display the Tide Information scree...

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85 The height scale on the top right side of the graph changes, based upon the maximum range of the tide for that day. The MLLW line also ad- justs its position as the height scale changes. You can look up tidal data for other dates by changing the m...

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86 The Position Pinning feature was developed so that when you stopped, the unit locked the present position on the GPS plotter until you moved a short distance or exceeded a very slow speed. The command remains available in the unit's software,...

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87 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT|↓ to REQUIRE DGPS|ENT. 2. To return to the last page displayed, press EXIT|EXIT. 3. You can return to this command and press ENT again to turn the fea- ture off. GPS Setup command, left; Require DGP...

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88 To adjust the display's brightness: Press ↓ to BRIGHTNESS. Press → or ← to move the bar. The left end of the scale is minimum contrast; the right end is maximum contrast. To adjust the screen's display mode: Press ↓ to DISPLAY ...

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89 To set the Month: Press ↓ to MONTH|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select the month, then press ENT. To set the Day: Press → to DAY|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to select the day, then press ENT. To set the Year: Press → to YEAR|ENT. Press ↑ or �...

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90 System Setup command left; Software Information command, center. At right, the Software Information screen. 1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to SYSTEM SETUP|ENT|↓ to SOFTWARE INFO|ENT. 2. Read the information displayed on the screen. 3. To return to t...

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91 To set Alarm Style: Press ↓ to ALARM STYLE|ENT. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the style, then press ENT. After the option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display. Track Smoothing This is a factory setting on the GPS Setup menu that ...

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92 Delete All Trails To remove all of the trails from memory: from the Trails Menu, press → to DELETE ALL|ENT|← to YES|ENT. Flash Trails on Screen Option From the Trails Menu, press → to TRAIL OPTIONS|ENT|↓ to FLASH TRAILS. With the option ...

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93 Trail Options menu: Update Time Rate setting, left, and Update Dis- tance setting, right. Specific Trail Options Delete Trail To delete a specific trail: From the Trails Menu, press ↓ to Trail Name| ENT. The Edit Trail menu appears as see...

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94 On the Edit Trail menu, press ↓ or ↑ to highlight the section you wish to change, then press ENT. Make your changes, then press EXIT to erase this menu. Related trail functions are discussed in further detail under the Trails topic in Sec. 4,...