AvMap GeoPilot II Plus - Manual (Page 79)

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If it is necessary to return your Geopilot II Plus for repair, you must obtain a return authorization
(RA) number from C-MAP Aviation prior to shipping the system. Include with the Geopilot II
Plus a description of the problem, your RA number, and your name and address. If your return
shipping address is different, please include it. All packages are to be returned postage paid. As we
are not responsible for packages in transit, we recommend you purchase insurance and tracking
information.
15.4 SYSTem TeST
If you have connected your Geopilot II Plus according to the instructions and chosen the proper
menu selections and are still having problems a RAM Clear will bring the system back to factory
default settings. Many times this will clear the errors and bring the Geopilot II Plus back to operating
condition. RAM CLEAR can be found in the System Test Menu.
Note
The additional tests in the System Test Menu are intended for factory testing. Faulty findings within these menus
is not necessarily a true result, as factory settings and equipment are often used during these tests.
15.4.1 rAm menu
Make sure the Geopilot II Plus is turned Off. While pressing and holding any other key, turn the
Geopilot II Plus On. A new menu will appear on the display. Use the cursor key to select the RAM
Menu and press ‘ENT’ to select RAM Test or RAM Clear.
• RAM Test
‘ENT’ on RAM Test to verify the integrity of the RAM. If the message “ERROR” appears the RAM is
physically damaged.
• RAM Clear
‘ENT’ on RAM Clear to to activate, press ‘ENT’ again to confirm (at this time if you do not wish to
clear RAM press ‘ESC’).
This operation will erase all Marks, Flight Plans, stored Track plots and destinations. It will also
return all selections (Input Data Format, selective display etc.) to original default values.
15.4.2 C-CArd menu
To check the SD and its connector.
• SD Test
To test the SD. There are the following possible situations:
1 . If there is a SD inserted in the slot and there is not a malfunction, the name of the SD zone and
the message “OK” are shown.
2 . If there is a SD inserted in the slot, but it is a damaged SD, the name of the SD zone and the
message “Faulty” are shown.
3 . If there is not any SD inserted in the slot, the message “not present” is shown.
4 . If there is an User SD inserted in the slot, the message “USER CARTRIDGE” is shown.
• C-CARD Connector
Indicates if there is a malfunction in the connector. It is used only in production.
15.4.3 Serial Ports
If you are having problems receiving data from the position-finding instrument, this test should help
determine the problem.