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Eagle 12 User Manual

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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
AccuMap 12
TM
®

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Eagle 12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product NameEagle 12
Channels12
DisplayLCD
Waterproof RatingIPX7
TypeGPS Device
GPS ReceiverHigh-sensitivity
Dimensions120 x 60 x 30 mm

Summary

AccuMap 12 Installation and Operation Instructions

Introduction

GPS Operation Basics

Explains reliance on satellite signals for position, speed, and direction.

Satellite Signal Considerations

Discusses line-of-sight requirements for GPS signals and potential obstructions.

Selective Availability (SA)

Details government-induced errors affecting GPS accuracy for civilian users.

INSTALLATION

DGPS Integration

Describes how DGPS receivers improve position and altitude accuracy by applying corrections.

Power Options

Details operation from AA batteries or DC voltage, including adapters and battery packs.

External Antenna

Describes the optional external antenna kit for mounting the antenna remotely.

Battery Installation

ANTENNA

Antenna Removal and Installation

Explains the quick-release design for removing and reinstalling the antenna.

MAP CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION

Cartridge Types

Details IMS SmartMap, WorldMap, C-Map, and Navionics cartridges and their coverage.

Installing a Cartridge

Provides instructions for installing mapping cartridges, warning against doing so while powered on.

KEYBOARD

Removing a Cartridge

Explains how to remove a cartridge, suggesting a tool for assistance.

Key Functions

Describes the function of the twelve keys, including arrow keys, MENU, WPT, PAGES, Z-OUT/IN, ENT/EXIT, and PWR.

OPERATION

Turning Power On

Explains how to turn the AccuMap 12 on and off using the PWR key.

Menus

Describes accessing and navigating through the unit's menus using the MENU key.

FINDING YOUR POSITION

Cold Start

Explains the cold-start process for acquiring satellite data and position.

INITIALIZATION

Cold Start Process

Details the process of waiting for satellite lock and the meaning of flashing numbers.

Enter by Map

Guides on how to input position by selecting it on the map.

ENTER MANUALLY

Manual Latitude/Longitude Entry

Guides on manually entering latitude and longitude coordinates for initialization.

Setting Local Time and Date

Explains how to update the local time and date for faster satellite acquisition.

POSITION/NAVIGATION DISPLAYS

Data Flashing Warning

Warns against relying on flashing data, indicating invalid information or lost satellite lock.

Display Modes

Explains how to switch between navigation, mapping, and windows displays using the PAGES key.

Default Displays

Shows examples of the three default displays: Navigation (Nav 1), Mapping (Map 3), and Windows (Group A).

Navigation Screens

Nav Screen #1

Describes Nav Screen #1, featuring a compass rose, track, and digital data boxes.

Navigating to a Waypoint (Nav Screen #1)

Explains how the screen changes when navigating to a waypoint, showing bearing and destination circle.

COURSE DEVIATION INDICATOR (CDI)

Nav Screen #2

Describes Nav Screen #2, showing navigation details in large digital numbers.

CDI Functionality

Explains the CDI's role in showing deviation from the desired course to a waypoint.

Mapping

CDI Indicators

Explains the CDI's range, arrows, and vertical bar for indicating course deviation.

Built-in World Map

Describes the built-in background map coverage and its initial display.

Map Cursor

Mapping Screens

Explains how to switch between different mapping screens (Map 1, 2, 3) and their data.

Cursor Activation and Use

Details how to activate the cursor, move it, and use zoom keys from its position.

AUTOZOOM

Autozoom Functionality

Explains how autozoom automatically adjusts the map view while navigating to a waypoint.

EARTH MAP OPTIONS

Using Autozoom

Provides instructions on how to enable and use the autozoom feature.

Text Labels

Explains how to turn map text labels (city names, rivers) on or off.

Map Boundaries

Describes how to display cartridge boundaries to show coverage areas.

C-MAP OPTIONS

Earth Map On/Off

Explains how to turn the entire background earth map display off.

Icons On/Off

Describes how to hide or show placed icons on the map.

Detail Cartridge Selection

Explains how to select which type of installed cartridge (IMS, Navionics, C-MAP) provides detail.

C-Map Feature Settings

Details options for C-Map cartridges, such as depth lines, restrictions, and navigation aids.

Navionics Options

Navionics Feature Settings

Explains how to enable/disable Navionics features like depth lines and names.

Fill With Gray

Describes the option to fill water or land areas with gray for better map contrast.

Map Orientation

Map Orientation Modes

Explains North-Up, Track-Up, and Course-Up map orientation modes.

PLOTTER OPTIONS

Plot Trail

Introduces the plot trail feature that records the unit's path.

Plot Trail Flashing

Explains how to make the plot trail flash for better visibility.

Set Visible Plot Trails

Describes how to turn the visibility of plot trails on or off.

Clear Current Plot Trail

Explains how to erase the current plot trail from the display.

Save Current Plot Trail

Save Current Plot Trail

Details how to save the current plot trail to memory, up to two trails.

Set Plotter Update Criteria

Explains how to adjust plot trail point placement based on time or distance.

ICONS

Placing Icons

Guides on placing icons at the present position or cursor location.

WINDOWS

Erasing Icons

Explains methods to delete icons, including all, by type, or from the map.

Window Groups

Introduces the windows feature for customizing displays and arranging them in groups.

Dual Mapping

Dual Mapping

Explains the dual mapping capability to display two independent maps side-by-side.

Satellite Information Screen

Details the Satellite Information screen, showing channel data, PRN, ELV, AZM, and SNR.

CLOCK

Clock Settings

Describes accessing clock settings, alarms, and changing units of measure.

TIMERS

Clock Hours

Explains how to switch the clock display between 12-hour and 24-hour formats.

Clock Alarm

Details how to set and activate an alarm clock function.

Timer Setup

Guides on setting up countdown and count-up timers.

Starting and Resetting Timers

Explains how to start, stop, and reset the timers.

REPROGRAM BOXES

Reprogramming Screen Boxes

Details how to customize digital display boxes on MAP 3 and NAV 1 screens.

WAYPOINT DATABASE

Saving Your Present Position (Quick Save)

Explains the quick save method to store the current position as a waypoint.

Saving Cursor Position

Guides on saving the cursor's position as a waypoint.

Saving Present Position (Select Number)

Details saving the current position by selecting a specific waypoint number.

Saving Cursor Position (Select Number)

Explains saving the cursor's position by selecting a specific waypoint number.

WAYPOINT NAMES

Edit Lat/Lon

Guides on editing or entering latitude/longitude for waypoints.

Naming Waypoints

Explains how to assign a name (up to 12 characters) to a waypoint.

Delete a Waypoint

Waypoint Icons

Describes how to change the icon assigned to a waypoint.

Delete a Waypoint

Explains the process for removing a waypoint from memory.

Move a Waypoint

Guides on transferring waypoint information from one number to another.

WAYPOINT OPTIONS

Distance Between Waypoints

Explains how to calculate and display the distance and bearing between two waypoints.

Waypoint Options

Details how to turn waypoint symbols, names, or numbers on/off.

ROUTES

Route Planning

Guides on creating a route by connecting multiple waypoints.

Select Waypoints - Waypoint List

Select Waypoints - Waypoint List

Explains selecting waypoints from a list to add them to a route.

Select Waypoints - From Map

Guides on selecting waypoints directly from the map to add them to a route.

Finishing the Route

Finishing the Route

Explains how to save a completed route.

Following a Route

Recalling and Starting a Route

Details how to recall a route and choose the starting direction and waypoint.

Route Navigation

Explains how the unit guides you through waypoints in a route and switches automatically.

NAVIGATION

Delete a Route

Explains how to erase a route from memory.

Navigate To a Waypoint

Guides on selecting a destination waypoint and initiating navigation.

Navigating to a Cursor Location

Navigating to a Cursor Location

Explains how to navigate to a location using the map cursor without saving it.

Navigating to a Waypoint using the Map

Describes using the map's "birds-eye" view to navigate to a waypoint.

Track Line Caution

Warns that the track line does not account for land features or obstructions.

SYSTEM SETUP

Cancel Navigation

Explains how to stop the current navigation sequence.

System Setup Menu

Guides on accessing the main System Setup menu.

GPS CORRECTIONS

Track Holding

Explains the Track Holding feature to reduce random numbers at low speeds.

Turning Track Holding Off

Details how to disable the Track Holding feature.

Datum Selection

Explains how to select different map datums for accurate positioning.

PCF (Position Correction Factor)

Setting Position Correction Factor

Guides on setting the PCF to adjust displayed position to match a chart.

Units of Measure

Changing Units

Explains how to change units for distance, speed, bearing, altitude, and clock.

Position Format

Selecting Position Format

Details how to select position display formats like DMS, DDM, or UTM.

NMEA/DGPS

NMEA 0183 Output

Explains how to enable NMEA 0183 data output for external devices.

DGPS Receiver Connection

Describes connecting DGPS receivers for improved accuracy.

Configure NMEA Output

Guides on configuring NMEA output version and sentence selection.

DGPS Configuration

Explains how to configure DGPS receivers, including frequency and bit rate.

SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS SETUP

Setting Serial Port

Guides on configuring serial port settings like baud rate, parity, and data bits.

RESET OPTIONS

Restoring Factory Settings

Explains how to reset the unit to its original factory default settings.

Resetting Programmed Boxes

Guides on resetting programmed boxes on navigation screens and Map-3 to defaults.

SYSTEM INFO

NAME INPUT

Personalizing the Unit

Guides on entering a name or ID for personalization, noting permanent storage.

GPS SETUP

GPS Setup Menu

Introduces the GPS Setup menu and its sub-menus affecting the GPS receiver.

GPS Update Rate

Explains how to adjust the GPS update rate to conserve battery and affect responsiveness.

Execute GPS Self Test

Guides on running a self-test to diagnose GPS receiver issues.

Execute GPS Cold Start

Explains how to initiate a cold start to reacquire satellite data.

ALARMS

Setting Alarms

Details how to set arrival, CDI, and anchor alarms with adjustable distances.

Alarm Notes

Provides important notes regarding anchor and arrival alarms, especially with DGPS.

MESSAGES

Displaying Messages

Explains how position and DGPS messages appear and how to view the message log.

BACKLIGHT

Backlight Delay and Brightness

Guides on adjusting backlight delay time and brightness level.

Adjusting Contrast

Explains how to adjust the display contrast for best visibility.

Speaker On/Off

Describes how to turn the unit's speaker off, which also silences alarms.

SIMULATOR

Simulator Setup

Guides on accessing and configuring the simulator's track, speed, and starting position.

Adjusting Simulator Speed

Details how to change the simulator's speed.

Setting Simulator Starting Position

Explains how to set a specific waypoint as the simulator's starting point.

Using Arrow Keys to Steer

Describes using arrow keys to control course and speed within the simulator.

BATTERIES

Battery Status Indicator

Explains the low battery warning message and automatic shutdown.

DEFINITION OF TERMS/ABBREVIATIONS

WINDOW BOXES

Window Box Descriptions

Lists and describes various digital display boxes available for maps and navigation.

More Window Box Descriptions

Continues the description of various digital display boxes.

WINDOW GROUPS

Window Group Listings

Lists window groups A through T, showing examples of their displays.

Eagle's UPS Return Service - U.S.A. Only

Steps for Return Service

Outlines the six easy steps for sending the unit for repair via UPS.

Accessory Ordering Information

Ordering Accessories

Provides contact information for ordering accessories like power cables and transducers.

EAGLE ELECTRONICS FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details the warranty coverage, exclusions, and customer remedies.

DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENT

License Terms

Outlines the legal terms for using the product's databases.

DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY

Database Warranty Coverage

Specifies the warranty for the product's databases, including limitations.

How to Obtain Service (Canadian Customers Only)

Service Contact Information (Canada)

Provides contact details for service inquiries from Canadian customers.

How to Obtain Service (International Customers Only - Except Canada)

International Service

Advises international customers to contact their original dealer for service.

How to Obtain Service - U.S.A. Only

U.S. Service Contact and Policy

Provides US service contact number and details on warranty and repair policies.

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