USER MANUAL
Contents
1. A HMM P P P H NDB Intersection User Point Address or Lat Lon From the map move the cursor to the desired location and press ENTER Choose the option Add to FP a WP with the selected location will be added to the active FP To delete a WP select it in the WP List Area press ENTER and choose the option Delete To show on map a WP select it in the WP List Area and choose the option Locate on Map IV How to change the WP order in FP Select the WP which must be moved in the WP List Area press ENTER and choose the option Change Order pressing ENTER Change the WP position using the Joystick UP DOWN or the knob counter clockwise and confirm pressing ENTER V How to activate and navigate FP To start the navigation on a FP it must be active To activate a FP select it in the FP Tab Area and choose the option Activate Deactivate A green icon is shown in the FP Information Area of the active FP Vi How to change the WP INFO visualized in the WP List Area In the WP List Area there are three information fields per each WP By default setting the info fields are Bearing Distance and ETA Estimated Time of Arrival To change the content of the info fields select a FP in the FP Tab Area and choose the option Setup data fields In the Data Fields window select the desired information to be displayed in each column Its2. Aeronautical Navigator EKP USER MANUAL Update Software version V1 6 069R AVMAP Your Journey Our Technology SATELLITE NAVIGATION INDEX Navigatore Aeronautico AVMap EKPV e 1 LEARN BEFORE USE 4 l Safe temperature range 4 ll Battery and power source recommendations 4 Warning 4 IV Unit setup 5 V Powering Up the unit 5 2 Initial Settings 6 3 General controls to operate the unit 7 Button Joystick and Wheel controls 7 Il EKP V Views 8 4 GPS Page 8 5 Main Menu 9 6 System Setup 9 7 Map Setup 10 8 Explore the Map 13 PAN mode 13 Il Map information and cursor menu 13 Hl MODE menu on Map 14 9 GoTo Direct Navigation 14 l Cursor 14 Il Airport Search 14 Other objects 16 10 Tracks 16 11 Flight Plan 17 l How to create delete or reverse a FP 18 Il How to assign a name to a FP 18 Hl How to add delete and show on map a Waypoint 18 IV How to change the WP order in a FP 19 V How to activate and navigate a FP 19 Vi How to change the WP INFO visualized in the WP List Area 19 Vil How to show hide the FP Vertical Profile 19 Vill How to activate the Airspace Check function 19 IX How to create a SAR Search and Rescue FP 19 X How to select an approach 19 12 Approach Plates 19 13 EKP V Simulator 21 14 Tools 22 15 Profiles 26 Appendix A NMEA Data Transfer 29 PAS _ ____________________ 1 LEARN BEFORE USE Safe temperature range DANGER do not operate EKP V
3. Inthe powerup phase two consecutive splash screens will appear After a few seconds the second splash screen will be replaced by the Warning page To move to the map press the joystick ENTER The EKP V has been conceived to be always ready to use through a STANDBY functionality which can be set by the user The user can set a time interval from a minimum value of 5 min to a maximum of 120 min to enable the function The user can put the EKP V manually in STANDBY by pressing the PWR button and release the PWR button before the countdown To turn off the unit completely the user needs to keep the PWR button pressed for more then 3 seconds When the navigator is in STANDBY pressing POWER button it is possible to resume the unit on the map page It is suggested to not Quick Manual 5 CR 2 power off the unit and to use the STANDBY functionality After 8 hours of inactivity the unit will power off autonomously 2 Initial Settings When you power on EKP V for the first time you need to choose some basic settings in order to start to use the device Language When you power on the device you need to choose first the language The default language is English If you want to change language 1 Scroll down the items until you will find the preferred language see sample image 2 Push the joystick to select it scroll down the list to select Continue and Aeronautical Navigato
4. TAT PAGE 22 RWY 15 OBSTACLE CHART TYPE RWY 15 33 VAC RWY 33 VISUAL APPROACH VOR CIRCILING RWY 33 VOR U RW 15 VOR V 15 VOR W RWY 15 to confirm 5 Scroll with the joystick or the wheel selector up and down in the items list 6 Select the desired item and push the joystick to visualize it From the Map 1 Place the cursor on top of the desired airport and push the joystick to confirm the object selection 2 Choose the option Show Objects Info 3 In the Airport Menu Scroll with the joystick or the wheel selector down to the options bar 4 Scroll with the joystick or the wheel selector to PLATES e push the Joystick to confirm 5 Scroll with the joystick or the wheel selector up and down in the items list Aeronautical Navigator pa T mJ M M M a n 6 Select the desired item and push the joystick to visualize it From Flight Plan 1 Push the FP button 2 Select the desired Flight Plan move the Joystick downwards to enter the waypoint list 3 Select an waypoints list 4 Push the joystick to open the airport option page 5 Select Full Info 6 In the Airport Menu Scroll with the joystick or the wheel selector down to the options bar and select PLATES desired airport in the From MAP button When the selected destination is an Airport itis possible to visualize the Approach Plates of this airport
5. color Choose the track line width to increase or decrease the thickness of the track on the map Hide the track in this way its no more visible on the map Delete the track Hide the track and all the recorded tracks 11 Flight Plan FP page You can store up to 50 Flight Plans FP in your EKP V at the same time Only one FP can be shown on the map at any time To access the FP Page press the FP button on the keyboard FP Page is divided in 4 areas top down FP Tab Area containing the list of the available FPs FP Information Area not selectable containing info on the selected FP FLIGHT PLANS FF i E Lheparture FP ar sr i EE N WAYPOINT 1 14 SKS 204 2289 7 KGAY 344 39 3 Add WP Total OST 400 7 Quick Manual 17 e e LEES FLIGHT PLANS 01 c FP Add FP Last modified 1 Lieparture OR 14 Armat KAY Delete _____ Change order Altitude Go Full Info Locate on Map Insert WP WP List Area containing the list of the WP of the selected FP VP Area not selectable containing the info of the Vertical Profile along the FP To move from FP Tab Area to WP List Area move DOWN the Joystick vice versa move LEFT the Joystick or press ESC Howto create delete or reverse FP To create a FP select Add FP in the F
6. for navigating in the Menus ll EKP Views The EKP V software is made by two main views Map and Menu The Map view is accessed pressing the map button it contains the moving map representation Threedifferentconfigurations can be selected by the user Track Up Leg Up and North Up The Menu view is made by different pages and contains data and settings How to operate in the Map view Move the joystick to move the cursor on the map Push the joystick to open the cursor menu The wheel or knob controls the ZOOM level on the map How to operate in the Menu view The Main Menu bar is available on the top of the page displayed Each page has different areas To move to an area below the current one move the joystick down to move to an area above move the joystick left or press ESC To focus on the desired option use the wheel To select a menu item push the joystick GPS Page To optimize the GPS antenna reception we advise that you open the antenna and keep it lifted upon a parallel position in reference to the sky The GPS status is displayed in all pages and 8 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator EKPV ee M also in the map view by the satellite icon Three green bars mean a perfect signal reception instead the icon made with a red bar and a WARNING symbol inside a triangle means that the signal is not present To control the reception status you ne
7. modify from Off to On Then press ESC to go back to Navigation Setup menu or MAP to move directly to the map 14 Tools In the Tools menu the connection setup of external devices to the EKP V are managed like External GPS Autopilot weather Traffic EFIS Video In MAIN MENU NAVIGATION DATABASE SETUP External GPS Autopilot weather Traffic EFIS Video In Device manager Checklists p 22 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator PM P M EKP V has one USB input connection on the cigarette lighter power cable to connect one external device When used with the Cockpit Docking Station it is possible to connect several external devices to the EKP V through the Cockpit Docking Station The Cockpit Docking Station has 2 serial input COM A and COM B and 4 USB input For more details on the Cockpit Docking Station visit www avmap it For each external device the connection interface needs to be confirmed in the dedicated tools menu selecting COM A COM B or USB External GPS When installed in the Cockpit Panel of the aircraft it is recommended to use the EKP V external GPS antenna included in the box content of the Cockpit Docking Station and available as additional accessory with the EKP V to get a good GPS reception Th
8. not possible to display the same info in more than one column Press ESC button to go back to FP page Vil How to show hide the FP Vertical Profile Select a FP in the FP Tab Area and choose Show Hide Vertical Profile A new Area displaying the Vertical Profile of the ground along the FP will appear disappear at the bottom of the FP page Vill How to activate the Airspace Check function To visualize the list of airspaces intersected by a FP select the FP on the FP Tab Area press ENTER and choose the option FP airspace check Press ESC to go back to FP page IX How to create a SAR Search and Rescue FP Create a new FP select it in the FP Tab Area press ENTER and choose the option Add SAR FP Choose one of the three available patterns set the desired characteristic and press ENTER to confirm each parameter Select Create SAR option to create the FP The WP list is created automatically starting from the current position depending on the chosen pattern X Howto select an approach Select a FP with an airport as final destination as your active FP Press the FP button and access to the FP menu In the FP tab Area press ENTER and choose the option select approach The list of approaches for the destination airport is shown Select one approach scrolling the list using the joystick or the wheel Go back to the map and the legs for the selected approach are shown on the map 12 Approach Plates Depending on you
9. the EKP V with respect to the following products NEXRAD e Lightning Precipitation METAR TAF FR To enable the XM WX feature simply connect the device to the EKP V through USB connection and activate the reception of information in the TOOLS Menu by selecting XM Weather and turning ON the Quick Manual 23 Aeronautical Navigator AvMap EKPV RECEPTION and confirming the connection interface to USB COM A or COM B When connected to the USB port the EKP V USB Serial converter cable needs to be used XM WEATHER Data reception Connection Interface USB Radio ID For serial connection instructions through Status EXON the Cockpit Docking Station see the EKP V Signal Cockpit Docking Station Installation Guide included in the EKP V Docking Station box XM Weather products also available at www avmap it and the 0 NEXRAD v serial connection specification of the ZAON 0 Precipitation v XRX traffic receiver ZOAN XRX Manual METAR TAF V TFR VI Lightning The Range option allows you to select the horizontal detection range The available option range are 6 NM radius 3 NM radius and 1 5 NM radius To increase accuracy different airframe TRAFFIC US J ss Off Connection Interface USB Range Alert 6 nm DATA RECEPTION and confirming the Aircraft type High wing connection interface
10. EKP aeronautical GPS navigator is meant as an aid to VFR navigation and is not a substitute for official PUBLICATIONS NOTAM BRIEFINGS and AERONAUTICAL CHARTS that must be in any case carefully consulted before and during any flight The information provided by the EKP is GPS based information which is only intended to supplement official charts All critical flight information is presented for reference only and must be verified by the user The EKP is not a substitute for on board instruments The sector MORA values provide a minimum 1000 foot clearance above terrain and physical obstructions Terrain and obstacle data provided are only to be used as a general reference to your surroundings and as an aid for situational awareness Street network information has only been provided with the purpose of reference during flight and should be used with caution The altitude shown by EKP V is the geometric distance from the sea level based on GPS data XM Weather data is meant to show atmospheric disturbances in order to select alternative routes and not to guide you through the bad weather conditions The Global Positioning System GPS is a space based global navigation satellite system operated by the U S Government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance EKP V has an internal data logger where the flight data is recorded Data logger is not accessible without disassembling the unit EKP V chart and data
11. Navigator EKPV Data fields The data fields can be hidden or shown in 4 ways one line two lines three lines or one vertical column Thescheme showninthis page represents the map page The highlighted zone is the one that you re going to modify To configure one of the options scroll with the wheel selector or joystick through the options Push ENTER to confirm the option and check the result on the scheme shown in the centre of the page Objects To avoid map cluttering caused by too many objects it is possible to select which objects are shown on the map and which are hidden When using the menu Selective Display it is possible to pre define the visualization of different objects on different Zoom levels 8 Explore the Map PAN mode If the GPS signal is available the icon of the aircraft is shown on the map When moving the Joystick the cursor will appear on the map and you enter in the PAN mode which permits you to explore the map and the shown objects The cursor is represented by a round icon with a cross in the centre and an arrow for orientation The orientation of the cursor is always in the direction of your proper position When the GPS signal is missing the icon made with a red bar and a WARNING symbol inside a triangle is displayed the cursor is shown on the map but the orientation arrow of the cursor will disappear For zooming touch the wheel selector and scroll from l
12. Of standby timeout 15 min English American GPS page WAAS EGNO S Off Setup F1 Factory Defaults Database to operate on the database of aeronautical objects and personal data Tools to operate on specific function as weather checklist etc Profiles to create and manage different user settings System Setup to change the general settings of the EKP V About to check the version of system components 6 System Setup oystem Setup menu allows you to set several basic settings and preferences in order to customize the unit according to user needs The orientation of the display can be set as vertical or horizontal The language can be changed to the mother language of the user default language is English Regional settings can be switched between American and Other Also other functions such as the Max Power mode and the Standby Timeout can be selected in this menu Max Power save profile can be used when it is required to save battery In this mode display is switched off after 10 seconds since last user action or software command Display shall switch on automatically when software detects a variation of relevant parameters as speed or when the FP approaches a waypoint where a maneuver is requested Standby Timeout is the timeout the unit waits before moving to Sleep Mode when no user action or input is detected F1 Button Another important feature which can be access
13. P Tab Area The virtual keyboard is visualized write the desired name for the FP and select OK on the virtual keyboard A FP tab with the assigned name will appear in the FP Tab Area To delete a FP select it in the FP Tab p 18 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator EKPV MX M H Dd LEES Agd FP FLIGHT PLANS Last fr uU EK UE FP 01 ORTA ROXY Departure OKT Arrival KGXY FP 01 N WAYPOINT E ETA Select approach r Y Edit name Add WE Duplicate Delete Total Reverse FP airspace check Add SAR FP Setup data fields Hide vertical profile Aii 1201 T Area press ENTER and choose the option Delete To reverse a FP select it in the FP Tab Area press ENTER and choose the option Reverse ll How to assign a name to a FP Select a FP in the FP Tab Area press ENTER and choose the option Edit Name Write the desired name and confirm selecting the OK on the virtual keyboard Ill How to add delete and show on map a Waypoint There are two methods to add a Waypoint WP to a FP Inthe FP page select ADD WP in the WP List Area and choose the kind of WP to add Available options are Airport VOR Aeronautical Navigator AvMap EKPV EBRB
14. RA LILI VERCELLI VERCELLI CASALE MONFERRATO CASALE MON LILN VENEGONO VARESE LILO CAIOLO SONDRIO CINQUALE MASSA MIGLIARO CREMONA Es Quick Manual 15 15 or less the result list below the virtual keyboard shows the results 1 Scroll down the list with the joystick or the wheel selector 2 Push the joystick to select and confirm the desired item To return to the virtual keyboard push ESC Note While selecting the characters only the characters that can complete the available results remain active to be selected to be able to insert faster the characters for its result Choose a name for a user profile In the main menu select Profiles and select the profile you would like to change the z L ME A o S Profile name AU P OFILEOSN Selected G E D 16 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator EKPV name to by scrolling the joystick or wheel selector Push the joystick select Edit name a push the joystick to confirm Now you enter the virtual keyboard page 1 Use the Cancel button to delete the characters of the actual profile name Insert the new name by selecting the characters with the wheel selector the selected character is highlighted and confirming the desired character by pushing the joystick 2 To insert the new name as profile name select the OK button by pushing the joystick down ward
15. base data are provided by third parties included but not limited to Navteq and Jeppesen Aeronautical Navigator AvMap EKPV pa YM M n MMM n M Cartographic data loaded in the EKP V can differ from reality The pilot in command assumes total responsibility risk associated with the use of this device and remains solely responsible for flying in safe conditions AvMap disclaims any liability deriving from an improper use of the device in a way that may violate the flight and navigation rules regulations and safety IV Unit setup 1 Open the battery compartment 2 Insert the Micro SD if not already inserted 3 Insert the battery Close the battery compartment door 5 Rotate the GPS antenna to the maximum Sky visibility position 6 Connect EKP V to a power source for battery charging 6 1 Connect the cigar lighter cable with the label face up to the EKP V side connector or 6 2 Connect the USB cable to a PC slow battery charge or 6 3 Connect the USB cable to the wall charger The unit will automatically switch on JI V Powering Up the unit The EKP V can be powered up both running on battery or on external power When running on battery to power up the unit press once the POWER button When the external power cable is connected either with battery inserted or not inserted the unit will automatically switch on
16. beyond the operating temperature range Temperature MIN MAX 20 4 60 140 temperature Storage 30 C 22 F 80 C 176 F temperature without battery DANGER do not store EKP V beyond the Storage temperature range Remove the battery before storage Il Battery and power source recommendations EKP V is provided with a Li lon rechargeable battery The battery compartment is in the back side of the unit under the battery cover DANGER Never operate or store EKP V without the battery cover in place DANGER The battery could explode in case of improper use or short circuit Battery is recharged connecting EKP V to a power source using the cigarette lighter cable or the wall charger DANGER Use only the original cables provided in the box to power EKP V Full charge of battery requires about 6 hours EKP V can be operative while charging in this case the full charge of battery could take up to 12 hours ATTENTION If the battery is completely discharged it could be necessary to remove it and then to power up the unit on external power Once the unit is running re insert the battery p 4 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator EKPV Ill Warning The electronic cartography displayed by the EKP V is not certified for use for VFR or IFR flights The
17. e EKP V external GPS antenna needs to be connected to the USB port on the Cockpit Docking Station For connection instructions see the EKP V Docking Station Installation Guide included in the EKP V Docking Station box and available at www avmap it Autopilot Most third party autopilots common used in aviation are compatible with EKP V For a compatible list of third party autopilots visit www avmeap it NMEA output To enable autopilot communication with the EKP V activate the communication of information in the TOOLS Menu by selecting Autopilot and turning on the NMEA output Connection Interface The autopilot can be connected to COM Aeronautical Navigator EKPV AUTOPILOT NMEA output Connection Interface _ Select NMEA messages Baud rate A COM B of the Cockpit Docking Station through serial connection When connected to the USB port the EKP V USB Serial converter cable needs to be used For connection instructions through the Cockpit Docking Station see the EKP V Cockpit Docking Station Installation Guide included in the EKP V Docking Station box and available at www avmap it Select NMEA Messages Select the NMEA message to communicate with the autopilot See appendix A for a description of the NMEA messages Baudrate Select the Baudrate conform the requested setup of the external device XM Weather In North America the meteorological service XM Weather is available which is compatible with
18. each data field and its position Moreover it is possible to select and display data fields both in the vertical and in the horizontal bar Select Layout Configuration to modify the layout of the map page There are 3 sections to configure selecting each of them on the selecting bar on top of the menu page Vertical Profile VP Permits to show or to hide the Vertical Profile during navigation HSI window Permits to show or to hide the HSI window Scale 10 nm _ SEL DISPLAY Large Airports Rwy gt BOQOft Medium Airports Rwy gt 5000ft Small Airports Airfields Heliports VOR NDE RITRAE VFR Routes amp Rep Points LULLLLLI Vertical Obstructions Class B Class C Airspace Class D Airspace Class E Airspace Mode C Airspace Terminal Radar Service Area Terminal Control Area TCA Airport Radar Service Area ARSA Control Zone CTR Control area CTA Terminal Contra Area TMA Military Contral Zone MCTR or MCTZ Military Air Traffic Zone MATZ Military Terminal Area Special Air Traffic Rule Alr Traffic Zone ATZ Traffic Information Zone TIZ Traffic information Area TLA Restricted Areas Areas BEEEZEEEHH BEEEEEEEH BEEEEEENH Aeronautical
19. ed through the System Setup Menu is the F1 button setup lt lt lt Quick Manual 9 F1 is a button that can be set up to be associated with several functions In order to set it up Push MENU button and then F1 button e he list of the possible functions that can be associated with this button appears on the screen Choose the favorite functions among the listed ones Push ESC button to come back to the map After you set up it whenever you push F1 button during the navigation the customized menu will be opened and using it you will able to access to all your favorite functions If you set up only one function for this button F1 will allow you to access directly to it without opening a menu window T SETUP F1 Cerca Aeroporto Cerca VOR _ Cerca LC Cerca Intersezione 1 Cerca PO Cerca Indirizzo C Marks utente CO Tracce O Setup Fresentazione Mappa 1 Checklists Navigazione Verticale Simulatore O Menu Profils O Setup Sistema 1 Weather Traffico C Ingresso video EFIS __ _ _ _ _ 10 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator M 7 Map Setup The Map Setup menu is the first menu available in the top menu bar of the main menu page In this menu it is possible to optimise the map details and information based on t
20. ed to access to System Setup menu in the main menu and select GPS Page In this page you can see the signal level for each satellite and the constellation scheme together with additional data regarding the reception and the position In the EXT GPS box you can see the wording EXT if you are using the external antenna while you can see the wording DIS if you are using the internal antenna WARNING Global Positioning System is a system provided and maintained by The hl E GPS STATUS 3D Fix DGPS 120 kis 36 56 60 N 088 53 289 W 3000 25 i AU i 66 294 09 13 11 07 33 34 BE 1 1 1 1 1 L 1 1 1 1 L a4 6019 14090195 90 30 34 Aeronautical Navigator United States of America Government who is solely responsible for keeping it working is not responsible for any possible damage changes and calculation adjustment that could affect the data accuracy Push the MENU button to open the main menu In the top menu bar it is possible to choose between Map Setup to change the visualization of information and objects on the map Navigation Setup to change the navigation parameters P Ades PROFILES 5 STEM SETUP 3 Vertical MAIN MENU 4 DATABASE TOOLS System Display orientation Display setup Language Date Time Regional settings Units Coordinate format DDD MM MM Beeper On power save
21. eft to right to ZOOM IN or ZOOM OUT on the map Il Map information and cursor menu When placing the cursor on top of an object an information window appears that shows some object information To get complete information of the object select ENTER The cursor menu will appear from which it is possible to select Objects info to visualize the information of the selected object Airspaces to visualize the information of the airspaces of the cursor position Addto FP to add the cursor point Object to the activated Flight Plan Add user point to save the cursor point as user point as user mark to save the cursor point as user point Show zoom lens to see the objects Quick Manual 13 area at a closer zoom level in a separate window which makes it easier to select an object without changing the zoom level of the map display During navigation it is possible to change display mode to EFB mode Electronic Flight Bag PFD mode Primary Flight Display if the A2 ADAHRS module is connected to the EKP V or Navigation mode to display the moving map The EFB page provides quick information on the departure airport and the destination airport of the active flight plan like airport information and airport Approach Plates 9 GoTo Direct Navigation Direct navigation to an object can be activated selecting the GOTO button The menu permits to choose different types of destina
22. ew Airspaces filter Objects overlap Off User marks leon is a very powerful feature that uses the separation between the aircraft and the land elevation to highlight the dangerous land elevations allowing the map to be more easily and readily interpreted To enable TAWS function Land Elevation needs to be enabled in objects TAWS has two settings 500 feet Separation and 1000 feet Separation The colour shading is based on Obstacle Clearance Height OCH In case of 1000 feet SEP setting all terrain with an OCH value under 1000 feet are highlighted in red while a 500 feet SEP highlights all terrain with an OCH value under 500 feet Weather only available in North America and Canada with XM WX Weather service See chapter 14 Tools for more CYCLES PRESENTATION TAWS Weather DF amp VFR ICAO Chart OBJECTS Land elevation charts Aeronautical objects Airports VOR HDS Intersections VFR Routes amp Points xpe Enroute Communications pel E a Vertical Obstructions Airspaces Airways Controlled areas Restricted Areas FIR amp UIR Terrestrial objects Roads Railroads City Names Rivers amp Lakes Regions objects XX x Del pe ee XX X UC information Sectional Charts Only visible in the presentation menu if sectional Charts are installed on your EKP V Auto position Mode Auto Home The Auto Home m
23. he navigational need and conditions Map Visualization This section permits to setup maps presentation the map orientation and the auto position mode Presentation Setup The Presentation setup menu gives you the possibility to setup 3 different map presentations Each Map presentation is defined on Cycle 1 Cycle 2 and Cycle 3 on users preference For each cycle you can select what map type you want to see and at the same time for each map presentation you can choose what objects and airspaces you want to enable in that specific map presentation Once you setup this menu you can easily change the visualization of the map by selecting the CYCLE button Every time you touch the CYCLE button the map visualization will be modified according to the pre defined customized cycles On the Presentation setup you select for each Cycle the type of Map to be used Map Geographic Terrestrial Background map with or without Land Elevation Land Elevation visualization can be enabled or disabled in OBJECTS for each cycle TAWS Terrain Awareness Warning System TAWS highlights safe and unsafe elevation for an easier to read map display TAWS Aeronautical Navigator MAIN DATABASE TOOLS L Map Visualization Presentation setup Auto position mode Map orientation Auto Home Track Up Map Layout Layout configuration Setup data fields Info popup scale indicator Lat Lon qrid Objects selective display PO vi
24. increase or decrease this difference 3 Push the joystick to confirm and exit Display orientation You can choose between vertical orientation and horizontal orientation In order to set the preferred orientation choose the item and push the joystick After you have chosen all the required settings select the item Continue and push the joystick to go to the Warning page These settings are automatically saved for the next use You can modify these settings in every moment using the correspondent menu Note Your settings are stored in the SD card in the active user profile Using another SD card your settings will be lost 3 General controls to operate the unit I Button Joystick and Wheel controls F1 Provides quick access to several function at user choice NEAR Lists nearest objects MENU Opens Main Menu page MAP Goes back to the Map ESC Escapes from one menu page or menu item to the prior menu GOTO Activates navigation to selected object FP Opens Flight Plan Menu CYCLE Toggles between various map presentations MODE Change display mode from Navigation display EFB EFIS and Standby mode Quick Manual 7 POWER Turn On Off Standby and controls brightness press once JOYSTICK Used for PAN the map and when pressed as ENTER WHEEL Used for Zoom In Zoom out on the map and
25. n with the joystick to select OK Push the joystick to confirm and go back to the profiles menu Copy a profile In order to copy a profile 1 Select the profile by using the joystick 2 Push the joystick to confirm 3 Choose Copy option 4 The virtual keyboard is opened Insert the profile name Quick Manual 27 Aeronautical Navigator EKPV M Scroll down with the joystick to select OK Push the joystick to confirm and go back to the profiles menu Delete a profile In order to delete a profile 1 Select the profile by using the joystick 2 Push the joystick to confirm 3 Choose Delete option Note When you power on the device for the first time you will find a default user profile in the user profiles menu which contains the factory settings PROFILEO 1 Note User profiles are stored in the micro SD so using another SD you will loose your profiles E 28 Quick Manual Navigatore Aeronautico AvMap EKPV fp Appendix A NMEA Data Transfer The bi directional data port outputs and inputs NMEA Data NMEA messages sent received are defined as follows APA APB GGA GSA GSV RMB RMC XTE Autopilot Sentence A contains navigation receiver
26. o create a new one How to create a Checklist select Add Checklist in the top bar in the Checklist page Enter a name for the checklist using the virtual keyboard and confirm clicking OK scroll the top bar and select the newly created checklist press ENTER and then select Edit The following options are shown Add new item to add an item the name of the item can be further edited selecting the item and pressing ENTER Save and Exit to save the actual checklist Delete All to delete all items in the Aeronautical Navigator CHECKLISTS DOORS BELTS C PARKING BRAKE 1 CKT BRK CARB HEAT _ THROTTLE EB MIXTURE MASTER SWITCH FUEL PUMP 1 START ENGINE RPM GAUGES Edit checklist e Exit without save to close without saving Edit to modify the name of the checklist Delete to delete the checklist A pre arranged checklist can be modified selecting Edit at the bottom of the list itself 15 Profiles The user profile allows you to store all your favorite settings to use your device in a very customized way You can create several profiles this possibility is very useful if the same device a 26 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator EKPV p X M M i HM is used in different configurations or if it is used by several users every pilot can save his personal profile Yo
27. ode is used to keep the fix position within the visible map The map is scrolled and redrawn automatically as your position moves A slow flashing airplane icon will indicate your current position The airplane will be pointing in the direction of movement Auto Home can display the map in North Up Leg Up or Track Up To deactivate Auto home mode press ESC activating the cursor at the previous position Quick Manual 11 or move the joystick to enable the cursor under the current fix position Auto Zoom The Auto Zoom mode is used to keep the fix position and destination Target visible on the map The map is scrolled and zoomed automatically to keep the best view possible When this mode is active the cursor is hidden To activate Auto Zoom mode press ESC in Moving Map Auto Zoom requires a position fix and an active destination point If a destination point is not present it works as Auto Home mode To deactivate Auto Zoom mode press ESC activating the cursor at the previous cursor position or press the key to enable the cursor under the current fix position LAYOUT CONFIGURATION 12 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator AvMap EKPV VE Map Layout In this section it is possible to configure the layout of the map page EKP V gives the possibility to customize in detail the content of
28. ps you to write names and addresses on the EKP V menu s and appears on the display every time you need to enter or modify a name address or search for an Airport In the round circle you can select the different characters by scrolling the wheel selector In the center of the circle a windows shows the selected characters and the number of results found Below the circle another section shows a list of results In the following two examples that illustrates the use of the virtual keyboard are presented Airport search from the database In the Main Menu select Database In the Database submenu objects select Airport pushing the joystick Select to search the airport on ID Name or City of the airport by pushing the joystick 1 Select the characters by scrolling the wheel selector the selected character is highlighted 2 Confirm the desired character by pushing the joystick As a usual keyboard the virtual keyboard provide also the tab space button to create a space between two characters the Cancel button to delete the last selected character and the button to change from Alphabetic keyboard to numeric keyboard see sample image When the available results in the database Numeric keyboard LIL A ALES 35A JD F A ALZATE BRIANZA ALZ ATE BRIANZA LILE CALCINATE DEL PESCE CALCINATE D LILE CERRIONE BIELLA LILG VERGIATE VERGIATE LILH RIVANAZZ AND VOGHE
29. pushing the MAP button Once one AP is selected from the list pushing MAP button the same AP will be shown If the final destination is changed a new AP shall be selected In all cases while visualizing the Approach Plates it is possible to e Change ZOOM level of the image scroling the wheel selector clockwise two ZOOM IN levels Scroll the wheel selector counterclockwise to ZOOM OUT When zooming the same position of the cursor on the image is kept in case fix is not available If fix is available the zoom is centered on fix position Pan the image on the display by moving the joystick Visualize the list of available Approach Plates related to the selected Airport by pushing ENTER and use the joystick or the wheel selector to select a new item Pushing ENTER the selected item is shown Push ESC to return to the Approach Plates list in the Airport database page 13 EKP V Simulator It is possible to setup a flight simulation of a route or a flight plan selecting speed and other parameters even if the GPS signal is not available To start a simulation access to the Main Menu and select the Navigation Setup sub menu Using the joystick move to Simulator item and press ENTER A new window will appear where Simulation can be activated and some parameters modified Press SIMULATOR On 120 kts 3000 fi Steady Altitude Quick Manual 21 ENTER on Simulation and
30. r EKPV WELCOME Language English O Italiane O Fran ais O Deutsch Espa ol C Polski 1 Portugu s Brasileiro push the joystick to go to the next page In the next page you need to choose see sample image Regional settings Choosing the regional settings you select some basic settings to be used on your device You can choose between American and Other Choosing American you select the following parameters Temperature F North Reference Magnetic Local Time Difference 06 00 Date Format MM DD YY Objects overlap ON American Selective Display American POI View ee 6 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator EB WELCOME American 06 00 Vertical Regional settings Local time difference Display orientation Choosing Other you select the following parameters Temperature C North Reference True Local Time Difference 01 00 Date Format DD MM YY Objects overlap OFF European Selective Display European POI View In order to use the device in Europe you need to choose Other When the unit is used in North America you need to choose American Local time difference You need to set the difference between the time of the country where you are using the EKP V and the UTC time To set this difference 1 Push the joystick to enter in the menu 2 Scroll the joystick up or down to
31. r chart coverage the d Quick Manual 19 Approach Plates on EKP V are represented by Airport Diagrams Instrument Approach Procedure IAP Charts and Visual Approach Procedures VAP Charts With these Approach Plates the EKP V can be used as a digital booklet to substitute the paper charts see example The images are Geo referenced meaning that during flight your actual position is visualized on the chart image It is possible to visualize an Approach Plate also without GPS signal in different ways Airport Database 1 Enter the Airport Database 2 Select an Airport 3 Scroll with the joystick or the wheel selector down to the options bar 4 Scroll with the joystick or the wheel selector to PLATES and push the Joystick xd ar B rom ae BS y d be J maium h 1 k Li T d I s J x i W E r 1 Ee c dva NT uy ERN a 4 nao 20 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator EKPV M M AIRPORT Options D LIRA LI NAME ILS OR LOC U RWY 15 _ILS OR Ara 15 ILS OR LOC x RWY 15 ILS OR LOC Y RWY 15 ILS OR LOC Z RWY 15 MISC TXT MISC TXT 1 MISC TXT 3 MISC TXT 4 MISC TXT 5 MISC TXT PAGE 2 1 MISC
32. s 3 Push the joystick to confirm OK to save the chosen name and to return to the Profile menu 4 If you don t want to select OK move the joystick in any direction to return to the virtual keyboard or push the ESC button In both examples to exit the virtual keyboard push the ESC to return to the previous page within modifying the names Other objects As well itis possible to select other items in the Golo list and navigate towards these objects 10 Tracks During the navigation you can record the track of your flight In order to start the recording 1 In the main menu choose Database 2 In the menu Personal Data select TRACKS 3 Push the joystick on the option Start recording In the page you can see see image the track name identified by its recording time the status the track points number and the color by which the track appears on the Aeronautical Navigator EKPV IN 10 TRACKS N STATE e 2011 12 12 12 54 04 2011 12 05 12 31 00 35 2011 12 05 11 51 561 126 0 POINTS COL The track can be in three different status recording phase identified by a green dot visible on the map eye shaped icon and hidden on the map eye shaped with a red cross icon You can finish the recording pushing the joystick on the option Stop recording Pushing the joystick on the track name you have access to several options e Edit the name Editthe track
33. s the user with Attitude roll pitch and heading angle e Airspeed e Altitude e Wind Estimation Side slip indication e Vertical Speed These information are collected and displayed to the pilot on the EKP V screen when Primary Flight Display mode PFD Mode is selected For more details on the EFIS user interface see AvMap A2 ADAHRS User manual included in the A2 ADAHRS box and available at www avmap it Note Although this user guide assumes the use of a Docking Station it is also possible to connect the A2 module to the USB port of Quick Manual 25 the EKP V cigarette lighter cable Video In The Cockpit Docking Station includes a video input NTSC and PAL that allows connecting the EKP V to video cameras with very useful applications for tail draggers or monitoring flights In the VIDEO IN menu you can select show video to see the video on the display Adjust saturation contrast brightness and hue phase to personal requisition The Video can also be activated selecting this option for the F1 button Device Manager The Device manager confirms what application is connected to the EKP V through which device and it shows the status whether the application is enabled or disabled Checklists The checklist is the traditional list of actions to be performed before during and after each flight EKP V has a few pre configured checklist but it is possible to customize an existing checklist or t
34. tions In particular from the GOTO menu it is possible to search for a specific point as destination Cursor Airports VOR NDB Intersections e Address POI VFR Rep Point User point Lat Lon Cursor This is the quickest way to plan a route search for the destination point by exploring the map with the cursor place the cursor on the precise position use the ZOOM level to be more precise and press the GOTO button The GOTO menu will appear and select Cursor The selected position is 14 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator M M EFB Departure LIPK Information Plates Destination LIPE Information Plates Checklists now your destination and the navigation is immediately active Il Airport Search In the GoTo menu select Airports to search the destination in the airport and airfield database You can search for an ID Name City When you enter the airport database page the ID field is highlighted Select ENTER to search an ID or scroll down with the Joystick to search on Name or City For Example scroll down with the joystick to City and press the ENTER button to select the City field The virtual keyboard will Aeronautical Navigator EKPV Stop GoTo Resync Golo VOR NDB a RUHE Address POI User point Lat Lon uam The Virtual keyboard hel
35. to USB Make sure the Weather is enabled in Presentation setup in the MAP SETUP menu If Weather is not enabled in the presentation setup the unit may still receive the XM signal but it will not be displayed on the map Traffic EKP V is compatible with ZAON XRX traffic receiver To enable the traffic feature connect the traffic receiver device to the EKP V through USB or Serial Connection COM A or COM B connection and activate the reception of information in the TOOLS Menu by selecting Traffic and turning ON the DATA p M 24 Quick Manual Aeronautical Navigator types have different characteristics that effect the antenna reception pattern of the ZOAN XRX Select the Aircraft type of your aircraft to get the best performance of ZOAN XRX For more information on Aircraft Type set up check the ZOAN XRX Manual Note Select Profile 1 on the ZAON XRX COM menu to enable communication with the EKP V EFIS Connecting AVMAP A2 ADAHRS Air Data Attitude and Heading Reference System EKPV turns into an EFIS The A2 connects to the docking station via Data reception Full Attitude Calibration Compass Calibration Horizon Alignment Reset Calibration Aircraft profile 09 26 1015 Tu AFT URP Destance WP 80 4 om Bearing Next WP 122 Maxt WP 13 09 59 09 sh a n USB and provide
36. u need to access the User Profile menu from the main menu In the page you can see all the user profiles available in the device with their name and creation date see sample image Add a profile In order to add a new user profile 1 Select Add Profile by pushing the joystick 2 Choose if you want to create the new profile from the default settings or from an already existing profile 3 The virtual keyboard is opened Insert the profile name MAIN MENU 4 PROFILES hy NAM E D E iT M PROFILED 2 PROFILEO2 pui Scroll down the joystick to select OK Push the joystick to confirm and go back to the profiles menu Activate a profile The active profile can be recognized by the green highlighted rectangle shaped icon in the number column In order to activate a profile 1 Select the profile by using the joystick 2 Push the joystick to confirm 3 Select the Activate option WARNING all the modifications made to the settings are recorded in the active user profile Please note The active profile cannot be deleted When selecting the active profile it is possible to Reset this profile to defaults settings this option allows you to go back to the factory settings Modify a profile name In order to change the profile name 1 Select the profile by using the joystick 2 Push the joystick 3 Choose the Edit option 4 The virtual keyboard is opened Insert the profile name Scroll dow
37. warning flag status cross trackerror Waypoint arrival status and initial bearing from origin Waypoint to the destination Waypoint for the active navigation leg of the journey Autopilot message contains all of the above plus heading to steer toward destination bearing from the present position to the destination magnetic or true GPS position time fix quality number of satellites used height of antenna HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision differential reference information and age GPS receiver operating mode satellites used in the navigation solution reported by the GGA sentence Number of satellites in view satellite numbers elevation azimuth and SNR value Data status Cross Track Error direction to steer origin destination Waypoint Waypoint location bearing to destination and velocity toward the destination Time Latitude Longitude Speed Over Ground Course Over Ground and date Cross Track Error For information about the NMEA format specifications www nmea org AVMAP ODE MQEK5AMOAE080 avmap us nee AAA
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search