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Pub. 988-0143-741
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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 2001-2003, All Rights Reserved. infoUSA is a trademark of infoUSA, Inc. eXitSource Database, copyright 2001-2003 Zenrin Co. Ltd. Exit Authority and eXitSource are trademarks of Zenrin Co. Ltd. Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our policies
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Table of Contents Sec. 1: Read Me First! ............................................................... I Capabilities and Specifications: IntelliMap 480 ...................... 2 How GPS Works............................................................................ 4 Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 6 How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions................ 8 Sec. 2: Installation & Accessories ........................................11
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Navigate a Back Trail (Backtrack, or Reverse)..................... 47 Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 48 Cancel Navigation....................................................................... 50 Sec. 4: Advanced GPS Operations .......................................51 Find Distance from Current Position to Another Location ...... 51 Find Distance from Point to Point ............................................. 51 Icons.....................................
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Configure NMEA ........................................................................ 69 Coordinate System Selection...................................................... 69 Setup Loran TD:...................................................................... 70 Map Fix ....................................................................................... 71 Customize Page Displays ........................................................... 72 Customize Satellite Status Page..................
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Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)................................... 92 Delete Trail ............................................................................. 93 New Trail................................................................................. 93 Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options .................... 93 Units of Measure......................................................................... 94 Sec. 6: Searching.........................................................
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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 installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your compact, wide-screen, mapping GPS receiver. First, we want to thank you for buying an Eagle GPS unit. Whether you're a first time user or a
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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 you already have some GPS expe- rience), you may want to try out some of the IntelliMap 480's many ad- vanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced GPS Operations. This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS command functions, organized in al
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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 waterproof door (SD card compati- ble). Recording:........................MMC & SD cards for recording GPS trip de- tails and displaying charts or custom maps. Back-up memory: .......... Built-in memory stores sonar records and GPS data for decades. Languages:..........
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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 for your IntelliMap 480 is from -4 de- grees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not cove
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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't work without a custom MapCreate map. There is so much detail in our background map (and even more in MapCreate) that we'll describe their contents and differ- ences in Section 3, Basic GPS Operations, on page 29. Another portion of the IntelliMap 480's onboard
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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 might want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tuto- rials easy to skim. If that's the case, move on to "How to Use This Man- ual" on page 8. But, if you want to understand the current state of sat- ellite navigation, look over this segment des
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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 called a 3D fix. Remember, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS works at very high frequencies. These signals can be easily blocked by trees, buildings, an automobile
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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 have another method of navigation avail- able, such as a map or chart and a compass. Also remember that this unit will always show navigation information in the shortest line from your present position to a waypoint, regardless of terrain! It only calculates p
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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 route. 4. The wait message disappears and the IntelliMap 480 begins showing navigation information along the trail. Now, begin moving and follow your IntelliMap 480. Translated into complete English, step 1 above would mean: "Start on the Map Page. Press the Menu
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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 any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you can plan how and where to route the cables for the antenna and power. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the de- sired configurati
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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 module's instruction sheet, publication part num- ber 988-0148-37, for complete installation directions. In an automobile, you may achieve good results by simply placing the external antenna on the top of the dash, at the base of the windshield. a piece of
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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 fuse. To unit Optional power off switch for saltwater installations Red wire with 3 amp fuse Black wire 12 volt battery Power connections for the IntelliMap 480 GPS unit. CAUTION: Do not use this product without a 3-amp fuse wired into the power cable!
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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 to another device. The three wires for the com port are combined with the two power wires to form the power/data cable. Com-1 uses the yellow wire to transmit, the orange wire to receive and the shield wire for signal ground. Yellow (Transmit) Receive
