BendixKing SKYMAP IIIC - Manual (Page 31)

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
after the GPS has achieved a position fix.
When connected to an appropriate GPS output a “Tracker” unit will self initialise
.
SOFTWARE STRUCTURE
Since the software is tree structured, an analogy can be drawn between the trunk of a tree
and MAIN MENU. This can be accessed after powering on the unit by pressing the HELP
key. MAIN MENU has 5 main software branches, which are as follows:
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GPS STATUS: Shows satellite signal
strength, allows UTC, Local Offset,
Date and Position to be set.
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FLIGHT PLAN: Allows user defined
waypoints and flight plans to be
edited/created.
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NOTEPAD: Allows access to
NOTEPAD and E6-B functions, or
turns off DEMO MODE. DEMO
MODE can only be activated in the
first power on screen.
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SET UP: Allows setup of map, NAV,
PIN and input/output characteristics.
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MAP: This is the primary mode of the
unit.
As a rule when trying to get to a specific function in another branch of software you should
work your way back down the present branch to MAIN MENU by pressing either the OK,
PREV PAGE, SAVE & EXIT or MAIN MENU key. Then select the branch of software that
contains the desired function you wish to access. There are short cuts allowing you to get
to the primary mode (MAP mode) more easily.
GPS STATUS is replaced with DATA IN/OUT in “Tracker” units. Tracker units will
automatically be configured to accept data from external GPS/LORAN units.
Selecting Demo Mode
Demo Mode allows you to become
familiar with handling your unit on the
ground by turning it into a simulator.
Demo Mode can only be activated in the
first title screen, available at power on.
Press DEMO MODE in the title screen,
and use the joystick to select the start
LAT and LONG and the ground SPEED
you wish to use. Alternatively you can
press the DATABASE key and select a
data point from the database as a start
point (for more information on achieving
this please refer to Database Selection in
this Section of the Manual). Once the
desired LAT/LONG and SPEED is entered press START DEMO.
Rev 9 Jul 2006 2-2 Skymap/Tracker IIIC Pilot's Guide