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1. HR UIGRTIDUM gt DISTHMCE UNIT S COHPASS WAR 1 ALTITUDE LIMIT d ATE LIMIT 7 ALARHS 3 2D 30 H DE B USER SET UF 4 2FEED FILTER SFER 060 0 SELECT AHO RESET THE LOGS 7 2 8 SET THE ALARMS 7 2 8 4 WAYPOINT ARRIVAL ALARM The arrival alarm sounds to warn you of your arrival at your destination waypoint or to inform you that you have completed the leg of a route The adjustable options are ON OFF On Off of the audible alarm the visual alarm and the passage to the following waypoint in the ROUTE function are always active MODE the audible alarm gives out BEEPS for a duration of 10 seconds or for an unlimited time until the user presses a key on the keyboard FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 63 DISTANCE it is the radius from waypoint that you wish the alarm to sound The visual alarm and the audible alarm are activated when the vessel enters the circle this circle is determined by the alarm radius selected From the NAVIGATION MENU press key 7 or select 7 ALARMS and press Enter then press the key 0 to select ARRIVAL ALARM Use the gt arrow keys to move the cursor in the option window Use the arrow keys to select alarm ON OFF and the mode required Use the numeric keys to enter the distance Once all parameters are configured press Enter to validate NAVIGATION MENU gt O DISTHACE LIMIT E CUHFRS WAR SELECT THE ALARH TD SET UP
2. AUTOTEST HH From every function or s 30 08 33 13 50 45 RLT 00088H PWR moe Apo res 001015 741 spe Qr cos 28 08 53 17 18 17 RLT 00080 H dT 810 718 001015 713 sns 0 9 cos 0189 Menu Nav 28 09 99 17 18 43 8L T OD OBG FH Menu 506 0 9 KT cx 006 1 042 La 107 T Wayoint RANGE PEMINE 71 5 278 306 ce 0 0 20 05 17 33 TRIAIT GoTo WFT E014 9wxv 71 5 278 506 KT B uB 17 02 TRIHIT M WPT Rodd Menu FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 Function or action CONTRAST BACKLIGHT SHIT 206 9 001015 723 MENU S SIMULATOR i MRITRRT E SHTELLITES g HRSP IMT HEHU 7 06 HEHU 3 ROUTE HEHU B DISIPDTHT HEMU 4 PLOTTER MEKU 3 UERSIUNH GPS SYSTEM SET UF DISTANCE UNIT 5 COHFRSS ALTITUDE UNIT 2 TE WRIT T ALARHS 3 20 3b HOWE d 5PEED FILTER SELECT RHD RESET THE LOGS WRSPCINTHEHU ACTIVATE 5 KEEF MPT ACTIVE B HODIFY 2 6070 WISPLAY T DELETE 3 HEN B hHo ERG B PTS 4 BY 8 USED DERCTIURTE THE ACTIVE WAYPOINT 47H20 17 TLEER Pa HRUIGRTIDH MENU MLR ELECTRONIQUE 14 MARK EVENT WPT DF 4 4 her heey COMMENT 17 1
3. 2 8 BEARING TO ZUHE3 SFEED DER oF OIER GF 2 TO WF WZ0HEI 5FEED OVER oF FLOTTER amp ET UF lt gt PLOTTER SET UF 1 1 4 4 Action Enter The Enter key allows you To validate a choice selected by the cursor To access to a MENU or data in a list To finish and to validate a data option Note If you wish to reject or cancel an option press one of the Pos Nav GoTo Plot or Menu function keys 6 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 6 1 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS ON THE SCREEN HH The symbol representing a satellite indicates that the receiver calculates the position 2D 2 Dimensional 3D 3 Dimensional ALT Altitude CURS Cursor Differential DGPS RNG Range DOP Dilution of the position Time to go DER Distance to the End of the Route ECP Error circular probability estimated error FREQ R Received frequency FREQT Transmitted frequency GPS Global Positioning System ETA Estimated time of arrival L1 Log 1 L2 Log 2 LAT Latitude FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 52 LONG Longitude MAN OVER BOARD PLOT Plotter R B Range and bearing RTE Route SIMU Simulator SOG Speed over the ground VTD Velocity to destination WPT Waypoint XTE Cross track error 6 2 MEASUREMENT ABBREVIATIONS Ft Feet H Hour KHz Kilohertz KM Kilometre
4. 2 screws 2 washers and 2 fan washers 1 pair of support brackets with 2 trunnion knobs and 2 rubber washers 4 fixing screws 1 spare fuse 1 User s Manual 1 guarantee card 1 Quick Reference Card 3 COMMUN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE FX312 amp FX412 Main functions Direct Access direct access to POS NAV PLOT MARK MOB and MENU functions Latitude longitude with definition of the 1 10000 of minute 18cm Altitude accuracy date and time 14 types of co ordinates UTM Lambert Switzerland Grid UK Grid 115 map datum s Europe 50 WGS 84 WGS72 Speed and course over the ground FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 67 Velocity to destination Two logs 500 waypoints with name by 6 alphanumeric characters comment of 22 characters and icon representation for the plotter function 20 reversible routes of 20 waypoints with total length and details of route and waypoint advance Direct Access to the list of waypoints or routes with the List key Range and bearing to the destination waypoint Range and bearing between 2 waypoints Time to go Estimated time of arrival Cross track error Distance to the end of the route Direct Access to the MOB Man Over Board function Direct Access to the MARK Event Waypoint function DATA mode for the GOTO function large characters for range and bearing to the waypoint speed and c
5. ACTIVATE THE SOTO FUMCTION 000 31 78 ae HRSFDIMT FROH THE LIST F4 HaE 31 1 HASFOLAT 2 ROUTE FROH THE LIST SORTIE ALE D 4 HRHTSE 3 ROUTE r3 04 33 7 d HRFTTI d 1 1 d rr WET FEARING 0281 014 HH 506 0 0 i EE 0 KT 81708 10 48 Tip For quick access to the required waypoint use the alphanumeric keys For example to search for a waypoint starting with the letter R push repeatedly on the 7PRs key to bring the cursor on to the first waypoint starting with a R then use the w arrow keys to select the waypoint required Tip The GOTO WAYPOINT function can also be activated from the WAYPOINT MENU by pressing 0 ACTIVATE In the COMPASS 3D ROAD or RADAR mode in the GOTO WPT function you will see on the left hand side seven lines of information and on the right hand side a display which can be either COMPASS 3D ROAD or RADAR see chapter B 3 3 At the bottom left of the screen the date and time are displayed and on the right the name of the active destination waypoint In the DATA mode you will have the navigation information in large character as well as the cross track error represented by a bargraph FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 10 Abbreviations Navigation RNG Range between your position and the position of the destination waypoint in the selected unit C B segment on the diagram below BRG Bea
6. X 5 DELETE i DERCTIMBTE 56 P an 343 2 60T0 DISPLAY x 7 ROUTE DETAILS m CDs J EMTER HEH B HEHDES USED 4 kT M ALIANCE THE 21 08 18 38 ni HL F REMME TM THE ROUTE NENNEN 71 T 11 E Wa uswa RTE 01 LEHGTH 9337 HH HLE F Ae S ii FEMMES 4 RURRHC HARTSE HH F254 4 Sb 0 27709 15 40 01 F AURAAC Tip To advance several waypoints repeat the operation as required 4 9 DISPLAY THE ROUTE DETAILS This function allows you to know the range and the bearing between each waypoints of the route FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE From the GOTO ROUTE function press the Menu key then the key 7 or select 7 ROUTE DETAILS and press Enter The list of the routes will be displayed select the route and press Enter After one or two seconds the names of the waypoints appear in the left column the ranges between the waypoints are displayed in the middle column and the bearings between the waypoints in the right column The total length of the route is displayed at the top of the screen Use the keys gt to display the other waypoints of the route ROUTE RCTIURTE X h DELETE i DERCTIURTE B RDURHCE HFT 1 DERC 8 DISPLHS3 J ERTER USED j HDDIF3 DISPLR TAILS RHGo ERG OF TS IH R ROU RTE O1
7. 1 RLTITUDE LIMIT E RESET LOG d ATE LIMIT 3 2030 HIDE SET UP ARRIUAL ALAR FILTER 1 AWCHOR ALARH SET UF THE ARRIVAL d nTE AHCHOR HTE ALARA e HRUIGRTIDUM SET UF THE HFT ARRIVAL ALARA FOR YOUR 5 ON OFF DIN MODE d DISTRHCE 30 7 2 8 B ANCHOR ALARM The anchor alarm is used to warn you of your drift in relation to a reference waypoint The reference waypoint is the active waypoint of the GOTO WAYPOINT function Each time the distance from the reference waypoint is bigger than the distance fixed in the set up the alarm will sound to inform you about your drifting The adjustable options are ON OFF On Off of the audible alarm MODE the audible alarm gives out BEEPS for a duration of 10 seconds or for an unlimited time until the user presses a key on the keyboard DISTANCE it is the radius from a waypoint that you wish the alarm to sound The visual alarm and the resonant alarm are released when the vessel exits the circle this circle is determined by the alarm radius selected FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 64 From the NAVIGATION MENU press key 7 or select 7 ALARMS and press Enter then press the key 1 to select ANCHOR ALARM Use the a arrow keys to move the cursor in the options window Use the lt gt arrow keys to select alarm ON OFF and mode required Use the numeric keys to enter the distan
8. Dear Customer Thank you for choosing the MLR FX312 GPS or the MLR FX412 DGPS Navigator We are confident it will give you many years of excellent service and you will enjoy exploring the numerous functions available from this state of the art GPS or DGPS For further information or technical help please do not hesitate to contact your local dealer or MLR Electronique in Vallet who will be pleased to help you If you have chosen the FX312 you will be able to upgrade its accuracy by connecting it to the MLR DF300 Differential Beacon Receiver or by modifying it into a FX412 For more information contact your local dealer Yours sincerely Jean Pierre MAQUAIRE C E O FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 12 amp 412 5 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE ATTENTION IMPORTANT NOTES The United States of America Department of Defence is responsible for the operation and management of the GPS System The accuracy is by Selective Availability which is equivalent to plus or minus 100 metres The MLR FX312 high accuracy GPS or the MLR FX412 high accuracy DGPS is an AID TO NAVIGATION ONLY and should not be used as a substitute for more traditional methods of navigation When connecting your GPS or DGPS to other manufacturers equipment i e autopilots video plotters etc you must still ensure a permanent watch is always kept as all electronic instruments are designed to be an AID TO NAVIGATION ONLY
9. Ein Ll TRACK IMT URL j DISP CHRRT 8 HEHDF3 USEL SELECT IM FLOTTER FLOTTER a DISP HSEU CIRCLES 1 CIRCLE HO 2O00H JES 20 SPEED oF 20 2 CDUESE OVER G 3 Froma F uu nE MLR ELECTRONIQUE TRIHIT DISP NSEW you can choose to display the indications N North S South W West and E East on the plotter screen to remind you its orientation CIRCLE S you can select to display none 1 or 2 circles The diameters of the circles are shown either equal to the scale or alternatively half the scale WPT LINE the WPT line is shown as a dotted line which starts at the vessel position when the function was activated and it goes to the destination waypoint GO TO WAYPOINT function This is the active waypoint in the GOTO route function This is the reference line used for calculating the cross track error ZOOM you have the option of displaying the value of the scale on the top right of the PLOTTER screen ZONES 1 2 and 3 you can select information displayed in these 3 zones from the Plotter set up menu 5 5 DISPLAY THE CHART OUTLINE From the PLOTTER function press the Menu key and press the key 4 or select 4 DISP CHART and press Enter Using the a arrow keys select the option CHART ON to display the chart outline and press Enter 5 6 ENTER A CHART OUTLINE This function allow
10. ONOFF 8 O ARRIVAL ALARH 1 HCHUE ALARH 41 MOCE 1 d nTE FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 65 7 2 9 USER SET UP SUMMARY From the NAVIGATION MENU press key 8 or select 8 USER SET UP and press Enter NAVIGATION MENU Q DISTARCE UNIT b CUHF RS WAR 1 RLTITUDE UNIT b RESET d nTE LIMIT T RLREITS 3 20 31 B U ER SET lIF q 2FEED FILTER DISPLAY USER FOR HRIIGRTI gt g DISTHHCE UHIT RH SP ALTITUDE UNIT iM LIMIT HH Py ch ai AUTO SPEED FILTER 1 3ECDHD CUHPRSS WAR 000 ALARH UM 0 0 30 ALARH 0M 0 0 30 FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 66 D DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND SPECIFICATIONS 1 CONTENTS OF FX312 1 receiver case 1 antenna with 10 metres of coaxial cable and TNC plug 1 power supply cable with fuse and data input output 1 pair of support brackets with 2 trunnion knobs and 2 rubber washers 4 fixing screws 1 spare fuse 1 User s Manual 1 guarantee card 1 Quick Reference Card 2 CONTENTS OF FX412 1 receiver case 1 GPS DGPS antenna with 10 metres of coaxial cable and TNC plug 1 0 85 metre whip 1 power supply cable with fuse and data input output 11 metre white cable for antenna reference 11 metre yellow green cable for connection of the receiver case with the ground
11. mr d nies tut GU e ep D e eee o qe QUI a Ap gie 71 ZL EX312 ANTENNA E 72 2 2 FXATZ ANTENNA e C ER qa uuu uu aa da e ue ep e aeree d 72 3 PROCEDURE FOR ELIMINATION OF INTERFERENCE ONLY FOR 4 12 2 74 3 1 VERIFICATION OF DIFFERENTIAL SIGNAL RECEPTION esses rene ene 74 3 2 DETECTION OF THE INTERFERENCE PRESENT insicrii iioii eerte 74 3 3 DETECTION OF THE NATURE OF INTERFERENCE nennen trennen teen 74 3 4 SOLUTION TO INTERFERENCE ON THE POWER SUPPLY 75 3 5 SOLUTION OF INTERFERENCE BY RADIATION 75 3 6 SOLUTION TO MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE teen nennen tenete trennen trennen rene nenne 75 MLR Electronique 30 September 1999 FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE YOUR USER S MANUAL FX312 amp 412 This user manual applies to both units FX312 and FX412 For the FX412 you will find specific instructions to install the receiver and its antenna as well as for its use in differential mode A PRESENTATION The MLR FX312 GPS is a radio positioning receiver using signals from the NAVSTAR GPS Global Positioning System satellite constellation The MLR FX412 works with the GPS signals and the signals from the DGPS radio beacons They offer simultaneously high accuracy continuous coverage and world wide availability The FX312 and the FX412
12. 7 D6F HEMU 3 RDUTE HEHU B DISIPUIHT HEHU 4 FLOTTER 1 8 UERSIUM OPS SISTEM SET UF LN MARK EVENT T 0 13 COMMENT 17TH3T 011i8H 5 08 44 LAT 47 10 70 dH LONG OO1 15 725 4 aw pd Vertical and horizontal movement of the cursor in a MENU or option window MAIN 0 5 5 S STHULATOR 1 H UI6 T HEHU 203089135 HEHU 1 gt HEHU 3 HEHU B DIGIPUIHT HEHU 4 FLOTTER EAU 3 UERSIUM DISPLAY SATELLITE CONSTELLATION w 11 ie a Vertical movement of the MARK EVENT WPT WP TO 1 3 cursor in an options window 4 or in a list COMMENT 17H3 0037H 22 09 49 LAT 47 10 711H 00415 7351 1 MARK EUEHT TO 13 im 4 COMMENT 11 32 0081 4 gt TPA JI Tie Horizontal movement to MARM EVENT WFT 13 select a parameter in a Icon line of options within a window len ment 17H38 0037H 28 08 88 LAT 47 10 711H 00415 7351 03 43 LAT 47 10 711H 00415 7351 FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 51 Highlight the option and scroll TH MEC l through available choices WPTLIHE YES DISF HSEW YES CIRCLES HO CIRCLE WPTLIHE YES 200M YES 20 1
13. B SRTELLITES d HRSPDIMT HEHU DSF5 3 HERU B DISIPUIHBT HEHU 4 FLOTTER HEHU 8 HRUIGRTIDH UHITS AHO SET UF OFTIONS In the NAVIGATION MENU the options available are select the distance and speed units select the altitude unit select the cross track error unit select 2D 3D mode select the speed filter rate set compass variation reset trip logs set up the alarms arrival anchor or XTE display summary of navigation user options gt NAVIGATION MENU DISTRMCE UNIT 5 5 WAR 1 RLTITUDE LIMIT d nTE LIMIT T RLREITS 3 21 31 B USER ET UF q 2FEED FILTER SELECT AHD RESET THE LOGS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 o O N O Note The window situated in the bottom of the screen explains the selected option FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 60 7 2 1 DISTANCE AND SPEED UNITS From the NAVIGATION MENU press the key 0 or select O DISTANCE UNIT and press Enter Select the distance unit and speed units using the gt arrow keys and press Enter MHAUIGATION 5 UAR 02015 1 ALTITUDE UNIT E RESET LOG MI BND MPH d nTE UNIT T ALARAS 3 20 30 SET LF d 3FEED FILTER SELECT THE DISTRHHCE AHO SFEED UNIT T 5 7 2 2 ALTITUDE UNITS From the NAVIGATION MENU press key 1 or select 1 ALTITUDE UNIT and press Enter Select the unit using th
14. Dilution of Position is an indication of calculated accuracy of the horizontal position this depends on the respective positions of satellites in relation to each other The best accuracy will be obtained when the D O P Dilution of Position is 1 Note 1 Every GPS satellite circles the earth in 11 hours and 58 minutes According to the time of day the number of available satellites in the sky varies from 6 to 12 On average 9 satellites are visible Note 2 The fact that the satellites are always above your antenna implies that the altitude accuracy is 2 times less than the position accuracy 3 CONTRAST AND BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT When the receiver is on briefly press the PWR key to illuminate the display and keyboard This action will also activate the display menu gt EERE CONTRAST BACKLIGHT CONTRAST BACKLIGHT DH Use the vertical 4 7 arrow keys to move the cursor from contrast to backlight or from backlight to contrast Contrast To use the horizontal 4 gt arrow keys to adjust the contrast when the cursor is on the contrast bargraph Light Use the horizontal 4 gt arrow keys to switch the backlight on or off Press Enter to validate your adjustment and to erase the window Tip To illuminate the GPS quickly press PWR and Enter FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 48 4 GENERAL PROCEDURES USING THE KEYBOARD Key Function or action Key PWR PWR VERS 0 0F
15. MLR Electronique and their network of Distributors do not accept any responsibility for any consequential losses resulting from the use of this device FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 12 amp 412 5 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE COM NO FX312 amp FX412 02 GB CONTENTS PRESENTATION cscsssssrscssrssssrsessevsrsessessrsesscsensenscssrsenscsersesscsensessesensessecsssessesersesscsessessesensessesensessesensessesenensseseneessesenees 7 USING YOUR GPS ENE VOPSEA SESE Perras 7 L POSITION DISPLAY tette eee teme ecu ite deep egere eet d eme e es 7 2 NAVIGATION DISPLAY SPEED AND COURSE OVER THE GROUND eere nennen rennes 9 3 GO TO WA YPO NT DISPLAYS Q Z petet epe Per c iH ge eese en eedem cet ice pedet 9 3 1 ACTIVATE THE GOTO WAYPOINT ene ene n teen tren teen trennen erinnerte ener nnne 9 3 2 DEACTIVATE THE GOTO WAYPOINT FUNCTION cccccssssssssesscesscesecesecsecnsecseeeseeeseesseeseeessesseceaeenseenaecaeenaeees 12 3 3 DISPLAY MODE SELECTION DATA COMPASS 3D ROAD OR 12 3 4 CHANGING THE DESTINATION WAYPOINT 0 scccssssssessseessesecesecesecusecusecuaecasecsaeeseeeaeecaeeseeeeseseeesecaecnaecnaeesaeeas 14 325 CREATING ANEW WAYPOINT x iiis ettet et pe e de e ede eR de ette edet 14 3 6 WAYPOI
16. NMEA sentences to be transmitted To de select a sentence select 4 dashes You will find specifications of the different formats of communication in ANNEXE 1 Advice To use your receiver with PMS WAYPOINTS amp ROUTES software for downloading waypoints and routes to a PC select the format WPTS RTES for the data output Select the format CHART OUTLINE to download a chart outline from your receiver to the PC and select the format TRACK to download the track from your receiver to the PC To load datas from a PC make sure the 183 is selected for the serial input FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 59 7 1 10 USER SET UP SUMMARY From the SYSTEM MENU press key 9 or select 9 USER SET UP and press Enter SYSTEM Q CO DROIMATES 5 DISPLR3 i HAF DATUH B HARK HUE OF USE T HESPRD ELEEF J LOCHL TIHE B IMFUT UUTFUT 4 B U ER ET UF DISPLAY USER SET UP FOR SYSTEM Information that is not directly visible is displayed in the SYSTEM MENU user set up USER SET UF COORDINATES n d d HAF D THH Hes 1984 3 USE 6REATERITALE LOCAL TIHE 01900 hESFRD ELEEF HOTACTIVE 7 2 NAVIGATION MENU From MAIN MENU press key 1 or select 1 NAVIGAT MENU and press Enter It is also possible to reach this MENU from the NAVIGATION function by pressing the Menu key 395TEH MEAL S SIHULATOR ea
17. Note 1 The indication of the cross track error XTE in the COMPASS 3D ROAD and RADAR screens gives you the distance C D see Chapter 3 1 and the letter R Right or letter L Left indicates your position in comparison with the direct route For instance XTE R 0 05NM you are at the right of the route and at 0 05 nautic mile from the direct route To correct your direction you have to go left FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 12 Note 2 In the DATA and 3D ROAD screens the cross track error is displayed by a bargraph This bargraph has 3 scales with automatic change 0 1 0 5 2 5 in the chosen unit kilometer nautic mile or miles The scale is displayed either at the right or at the left of the arrow Its value corresponds to the distance between the 2 small arrows 3 3 1 GOTO WAYPOINT DATA HH WFT k 14 0081 011 67 018 10003 03 35 3 3 2 GOTO WAYPOINT COMPASS OPAL NIE ER 444 D aig E NTE Ril MILES 206 8 63 T6 42H25 30 03 0538 Fo B 53 ETR dH 10703 08 38 12 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 The arrow in the bargraph represents your position according to your cross track error On the first line are displayed the range and the bearing to the waypoint On the second line the speed and course over the ground To follow the direct course sail in order to keep t
18. TOTAL HE EET PSG Pan 33 mm es aajo t k33 341 013 H13 3 033 HES Tw 050 nans PS 4291083 HIT 3 l34d0 toco s HEMI TO ESIT HEHU TO w 4 10 ROUTE MEMORY USED AND FREE MEMORY From the GOTO ROUTE function press the Menu key and press key 8 or select 8 MEMORY USED and press Enter ROUTE RCTIURTE X h DELETE i DERCTIURTE X B RDURHCE HFT DISPLRd3 T FDOHTE DETAILS iJ EHTER HEH j HDDIF3 DISPLR THE ROUTE MEMORY USED Note The capacity of the memory is 20 routes ROUTE MEMORY USED g ROUTE MEMORY USED FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 26 5 PLOTTER DISPLAY VIEW YOUR TRACK AND CURRENT POSITION RELATIVE SURROUNDINGS The PLOTTER function shows a graphic representation of the route you have covered in relation to the vessel current position shown as a small circle other entered waypoints and the outline of the chart that may be entered with the PMS Personal Map System This chart is 2 dimensional and the chart is always shown north up This function may be configured within the Plotter Menu 5 1 ACTIVATE THE HOME FUNCTION The HOME function stops the plotter from tracking to enable you to retrace your track to return to your starting point From the PLOTTER function press the Menu key and press key 0 or select 0 FUNCT and press Enter Select ACTIVE with the
19. and press Enter Select the type of display required i e Icon or full name using the a arrow keys then press Enter FLOTTER HDHE FUNCT 5 EMTER CHART 1 CREEM MODE E DELETE E E CUPS TRACK j DISF B TRACK IMT URL x j DISP CHRRT USEL SELECT WAYFOIWT DISFLAY MODE FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 28 DHL WA LOM FIRST LETTER a ICOH COMPLETE ACTIVE WAYPOINT ONL 10 Waypoints can be represented by their icons only or by their icons plus the first letter of their name or by their icons plus their complete name Tip While choosing the ACTIVE WAYPOINT ONLY only the icon of the active waypoint will be displayed 5 4 SELECTION OF THE TYPE OF INFORMATION DISPLAYED From the PLOTTER function press the Menu key and press the key 3 or select 3 DISP SET UP and press Enter Use the gt arrow keys to move the cursor within the set up menu use the arrow keys to scroll through the different options available When finished press Enter to confirm your entries gt n FLOTTER gt DISF HsEU CIRCLE G CIRCLE SUIFTLINE YES 3200H YES FIZUHEi RANGE TO WPT 2 2 BEARING TO ZDNE 3 SPEED OUER GF 12 FX412 VERSION 2 0 29 FLOTTER HDHE FUNCT CHART 1 SCREER MODE E DELETE d DISFLR3HPT T CUF3 TRACK
20. connector 9 pin are in the above table To interface the FX312 FX412 to an autopilot plotter sounder or radar connect the brown or orange wire and the yellow wire to the NMEA input of the external device Earthing the FX412 only for the FX412 Advice To obtain optimum reception of DGPS signal it is recommended that where a earth ground connection exists on a vessel it be connected to screw terminal on the rear of the equipment via the green yellow wire provided taking the shortest route possible Do not hesitate to cut the earth wire to obtain the shortest length See diagram FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 70 x Vu Ring tag crimp Je connector x i 1 N E Fixing Screw Earth Wire Ground m amp Washer Green Yellow max 1 metre CONNECTION WITH a YEOMAN TYPE PLOTTER To construct your electronic chart from a YEOMAN plotter connect it to your FX312 as detailed below FX312 FX412 Wiring FX312 FX412 Designation Yeoman Wiring Blue 0 Volt Blue Red 10 to 36 Volts DC Red Brown or orange Reference RS422 NMEA OUT Yellow Output RS422 NMEA OUT Green Reference RS232 Black Black Input RS232 Green White Output RS232 White Connect the 2 black wires of YEOMAN with the two blue wires 2 SITING THE ANTENNA The antennas of the FX312 and the FX412 are different Therefore you will find hereafter 2 specific paragraphs for each antenna model FX
21. display 5 function screens and 5 MENUS linked to these functions You have easy access to these screens with the new direct access concept DIRECT ACCESS M B USING YOUR GPS 1 POSITION DISPLAY IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FIRST TIME USERS WE SUGGEST YOU BROWSE THROUGH CHAPTER C BEGINNERS GUIDE AND CHAPTER E ADVICE ON INSTALLATION Press the Pos key to display the POSITION function The geographical position of the vessel is displayed in the centre of the screen in degrees minutes tenths hundredths and thousandths of minutes The position can also be displayed in other types of co ordinates Lambert Swiss Grid English Grid Irish Grid etc which you may select from the SYSTEM MENU The position is updated every second when the symbol representing a satellite is displayed at the top left of the screen You will find at the top of the screen The symbol representing a satellite when the FX312 or FX412 calculates and validates the displayed position The letter D when the FX312 or FX412 calculates and validates the position in differential mode The letter M when a message has been received from the Differential Station To read this message go to paragraph 11 FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE The date and the time To display the local time enter the time difference between local time and UTC in the SYSTEM MENU In UK the time difference is 1 hour in summer and 0 in winter Your altitude your accurac
22. ghi 1 DELETE LAST 2 OF LIKE j DISFLR3 CHART j 5RUE CHART OUTLINE LAST POINT LAT dT gE dz H LOWS 001 38 400U IH ENTER CHART OUTLINE T3FE OF LIHE 1 DELETE LAST 848 8 OF j DISFLR3 CHART 4 2AUE CHART OUTLINE LAST POINT RECEIVED LAT 4f de 2 LOWS 001 32 4001 mL SELECT THE FOR CHART 5 IH ENTER CHART OUTLINE 0 OF LINE 1 DELETE LAST POLAT 240 2 EHD OF LINE 3 DISFLRM CHART 4 5RUE CHART OUTLINE LAST POINT RECEIIED LAT LONG 004798 400M NBN DG ELO LB IME DU SUL HANT STOF THE E l THE POINT HILL EE THE START OF HEH LIKE 12 FX412 VERSION 2 0 31 ELECTRONIQUE EHTEF CHART OUTLINE gt x 0 OF LINE DELETE LRST POINT 249 2 EMD DF LINE 3 DISPLRS CHART 4 5RUE CHART OUTLINE LAST POINT RECEIVED LAT 6 001235 400 1 ENTER CHART OUTLINE C 0 OF LINE L DELETE LAST POINT 249 epi 2 EHD OF LIHE am 3 DISPLRM CHART 4 5RUE CHART OUTLINE peg LAST RECEIVED LAT 4T g6 220H LOWS 001 32 4001 Advice When you have displayed the chart outline press Enter to return to the chart options MENU To save your work it is imperative to
23. key the selection of audible BEEP for the keyboard the configuration of data input and data output NMEA display summary of User Set Up options SYSTEM MENU SYSTEM Rr 5 1 HAF DRTUE B HARK HOE OF USE T HESPRD ELEEF J LOCHL TIHE B IAFUTAOUTFUT 4 ET UF SELECT THE FOSITION CO ORDINATES Poot 0 03 03 9 d O gt O Note The window situated at the bottom of the screen explains the selected option 7 1 1 GEOGRAPHICAL CO ORDINATES From the SYSTEM MENU press the key 0 or select 0 CO ORDINATES and press Enter Select the type of co ordinates using the lt a arrow keys and press Enter ee d 1 7 SYSTEM Sosy 5 TE 1 DET B HARK HUE 2 Oooo d RRER OF USE ELEEF F IRISH GRID 4 8 SET UF LAHEERTi ZHIZZ5SRID SELECT THE FOSITION LAHEERTg TAIWAN GRID K CO OROINATES 2 FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 54 7 1 2 MAP DATUMS From the SYSTEM MENU press the key 1 or select 1 MAP DATUM and press Enter Select the map datum using the a arrow keys and press Enter SYSTEM MENU gt THEO CD DRDIMRTES 5 DISPLRS TACRRE URUGUAY ETAT s H RR HUE 1 HBP DATI s MnERT SURTMA B RRERUFUSE T HENFRD ELEEF ET a
24. npIHDAHETH 5DU J LOCAL TIHE B INFUT2UUTPUT AF GOOYE SHALIH 4 LAHGUAGE S USER SET UP AIM RED TO ARAE zx HIM AED TO EAHA COUTHANERICASE To select the right format identify the map datum used your paper chart and check Annexe 2 where you will find the list of the available Map Datum formats for the receiver Advice For UK use formats OSGB 36 For the rest of the world you can use by default the datum s WGS 72 or WGS 84 7 1 3 AREA OF USE From the SYSTEM MENU press key 2 or select 2 AREA OF USE and press Enter Using the 4 v arrow keys first select the Continent and press Enter then select the country or the zone where you use your GPS and press Enter to confirm gt AUTORATIC HERIC HIDDLE SDUTH RHEFICH SYSTEM CO URDIMRTES 5 1 HRF DRTUE b HRRHHUE ee ELEEF 3 TIHE B IMFUT UUTFUT 4 ET UF ORTH AFRICH DUTH AFRICA IMDIRMDCERM SIH EE E CEAKIA PACIFIC OCEAK e oo rrr 55 Tip By selecting the Country of use it allows your GPS to find its position faster than the automatic mode When you change Country it is imperative to re select your area of use or select the automatic mode 7 1 4 LOCAL TIME DIFFERENCE From the SYSTEM MENU press key 3 or select 3 LOCAL TIME and press Enter If necessary use the key 1 to change the sign from
25. receives and operates on To use your FX412 be sure that you have correctly selected INTERN for the TYPE and AUTO or DIFF for the mode together with the correct DGPS station frequency and Baud rate with the help of ANNEXE 4 MAIN MERU O S9STER MERU S SIMULATOR 1 HRUISRT HEAL b SRTELLITES HEHU 3 HERU B DISIPUIHBT HEHU 4 FLOTTER HEHU S VERSIOK OGFS SET UF AHD OGFS MESSAGE OFTIONS gt GFS 1 5 MESSREE gt ZISKAL LEUEL 100 ERROR HIT aBT 5 FREG T KR STATION ITE ir AUTO CORRECTED SATELLITES gt Dira ZISKAL LEUEL INTERN iun AUTO INTERN ERROR FREG T H8B BAUD 100 AUTO CORRECTED SATELLITES FREO R 298 0 KH TATION 0463 WORKING FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 42 HO 30 08 88 13 10 11 00 47N10 722 001015 122 0 0 cos 9 Note 1 The D letter is displayed the top left of the screen when the FX412 calculates its position in differential mode The indication of accuracy ECP automatically takes into account the precision of the differential mode Tip Select the nearest DGPS station using the ANNEXE 4 If after 5 minutes your FX412 does not work in DGPS mode check the data entered or try other stations Note 2 You can also use an external DGPS re
26. select option 4 SAVE CHART OUTLINE or to confirm when the back up window is displayed this window is displayed after pressing a non authorised key Advice You can erase as many waypoints as you wish by selecting option 1 1 DELETE LAST POINT this operation may be carried out as many times as necessary The number of stored points is automatically updated at the conclusion of this operation Note To load a chart from a PC with the PMS WAYPOINTS amp ROUTES software proceed to the following instructions choose the NMEA183 format for the serial input connect your receiver to a PC using a serial port connector DB 9 COM1 2 Activate the ENTER CHART OUTLINE function and start the loading from the PC Once the waypoints are loaded validate by pressing Enter 5 7 DELETE THE TRACK OR THE CHART OUTLINE From the PLOTTER function press the Menu key and press key 6 or select 6 DELETE and press Enter then press the key 0 to delete the track or the key 1 to delete the chart outline and press Enter to confirm FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 32 FLOTTER MENU Q HOWE FUNCT CHART P DISFLAY TRACK j DISF B TRACK IMT URL x N DELETE THE TRACK 4 CHART USEL DELETE THE CHART OUTLINE DELETE TRACK OF CHART OUTLINE CHART OUTLINE Note Once your chart outline has been er
27. to then amend the time difference with the help of the numeric keys and press Enter to validate SYSTEM Q CO DROIMATES 5 1 HAF DTE HUE OF USE T HES3PRD ELEEF J LOCHL TIHE B IMFUT UUTFUT 4 ET UF SELECT THE LOCAL TIME OFFSET Tip For UK the time difference is zero hour in the winter and plus one hour in summer 7 1 5 LANGUAGE From the SYSTEM MENU press key 4 or select 4 LANGUAGE and press Enter Use the v arrow keys to select the language required and press Enter to confirm FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 56 SYSTEM gt CO URDIMRTES 5 1 HRF DRTUE B HARK AOE OF USE 1 ELEEF 3 B IAFUTAOUTFUT ER GUAGE G U5ER ET UF SELECT THE LANGUAGE SELECT THE LANGUAGE 7 1 6 ALTITUDE ACCURACY DISPLAY From the SYSTEM MENU press key 5 or select 5 DISPLAY and press Enter Use the gt arrow keys to select the display mode required and press Enter The selected information will be displayed in the top right of the screen in the POSITION and NAVIGATION functions SYSTEM MEHU CO URDIMRTES 1 HRF DRTUE b HRRHHUE d RRERF USE ELEEF 3 B IMFUT UUTFUT 4 LAASUAGE 9 UFER ET UF SEED CATA Mrd 05 AND 7 1 7 MARK MOB KEY FUNCTIONS SELECT THE DATA TO EE DISFLR3ED A
28. use of the FX312 with another differential beacon receiver and the use of the FX412 in differential mode 9 1 USING THE FX312 WITH THE MLR DF300 DIFFERENTIAL BEACON RECEIVER The DF300 is a DGPS receiver from the MLR range It has been designed so that it may be controlled entirely from your FX312 Connect the FX312 to the DF300 while following instructions from paragraph E INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS and configure the data input of the FX312 for DIFFERENTIAL format From the MAIN MENU press key 7 or select 7 DGPS MENU and press Enter then press the key 0 to select 0 DGPS On the left of the screen the signal strength is displayed by a bargraph a good signal 3 4 of black in the bargraph and the percentage of error on the data should be a low figure At the bottom of the screen the DGPS station identification number is displayed together with a list of the satellites which are being corrected To change parameters of the DF300 press the Enter key to display the options menu Use the 4 v arrow keys to move the cursor in the window Use the numeric keys and the 4 arrow keys to enter your new parameters then press Enter to validate DGPS PARAMETERS FREQ T Frequency of the station to receive frequency transmitted to the DF300 FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 39 BAUD Data transmission speed of the DGPS station rate transmitted to the MODE Working Mode of the FX312 Normal Diff and Auto NO
29. using the arrow keys in the options menu and press Enter HH H gt FLOTTER RHG 5 CHART 1 CREEB MODE T bun 2 DISFLAY HFT 7 TRACE J DISF SET UP 8 TRACK IHT URL 4 DISF CHART x B HEHDES USED ACTIVATE THE HOME FUNCTION HOME HDHE FUNCT s 1 CREE d ISPLR i DIiF 3 d IISF CHART xiB HEHDES USED ACTIVATE THE HOME FUNCTION P EE Note When the HOME FUNCTION is active the PLOT indicator shown in the top left of the screen is replaced by the HOME indicator To deactivate this function select the NOT ACTIVE option from the Home Function in the Plotter Menu FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 27 5 2 SELECT THE FULL SCREEN OR WINDOW MODE From the PLOTTER function press the Menu key and press key 1 or select 1 5 MODE and press Enter Select the desired mode using the arrow keys and press Enter FLOTTER FUNCT 5 CHART E DELETE s 2 DISFLAY HPT 7 CUPS TRACK 3 DISF SET UP X E TRHCH INT URL A DISP CHART X B HEHDRS USED SELECT FULL SCREEN WINDOWS PLOTTER a w 10 B 4 CHART amp 19 USED SELECT FULL SCREER HF HIIHDDHS 5 3 SELECTION OF WAYPOINT NAMES ON PLOTTER DISPLAY From the PLOTTER function press the Menu key and press key 2 or select 2 DISPLAY WPT
30. x d DISP CHART X B HEHDRS SED E 5 0 NE SELECT THE TRRCH BM FLOT IHTERIRL LIMIT HH Advice The track memory capacity is 250 points e g if you select the 1 km interval you will be able to store 250 kilometres of track If you select STOP your track will no longer by stored The track up to this point will be stored 5 10 TRACK AND CHART MEMORY USED AND FREE MEMORY From the PLOTTER FUNCTION press the Menu key and press key 9 or select 9 MEMORY USED and press Enter FLOTTER ES p n Sa k 4 T 1 1 11 5 Ta Q HOHE FUNCT 5 CHART TRACK MEMORY USED 1 SCREEK HODE X E DELETE y d DISPLRS3HPT T CUF3 TRACK wasa 251 3 01 SET UF B TRACK IMT URL z 4 DIZF CHART 03 DISFLAY TRACK CHART MEMORIES USED CHART OUTLINE MEMORY USED Note The track memory capacity is 250 points as well as the memory for the chart outline 5 11 CHANGE THE ZOOM SCALE ON THE PLOTTER SCREEN From the PLOTTER function press directly on to key 7PRs Zoom Direct Access then select the desired scale using the 4 a arrow keys and press Enter TRIHIT FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 34 Note The value of the scale corresponds to the height of the screen Scales with can be used in differential mode 5 12 CURSOR MODE From the PLOTTER function use the 4 a arrow keys to resite the plotter screen over an object or positi
31. 2 2 4 44440401000 48 4 GENERAL PROCEDURES USING THE 2 2 04222 2 01 0001000000000000 49 S USROF ARROWS KEYS AND ENTER enr eet te tee tpi tea eerte sete t e tete de tete tede he 51 6 ABBREVIATIONSAND SYMBOLS L 2 aS 32 6 1 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS ON THE SCREEN n eene 52 6 2 MEASUREMENT ABBREVIATIONS 02 2 000000000000000000000005000500050000000000 tree trennen testen 53 7 INITIALISATION AND CONFIGURATION OF YOUR GPS nn 53 Ao SYSTEM MENU emo ec GEHE usu usha uama us 54 NAVIGATION eo RET RH REGE c EIE HEURE C EE e a YR UR PERRO GERE ees 60 D DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND SPECIFICA TIONS 67 1L CGONTENTS OE FX3 2 tct ettet ttc Pi te HE CREE ERU ESTEE A 67 2 CONEIENTSOE EX412 5 cases E rrr ERU nep epe de CERE ste e aei dep 67 3 COMMUN SPECIFICATIONS OF THE FX312 amp 412 22 2 220 22 2 4 4010 000000 67 4 PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS OF THE FX412 u 69 E INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONG scssssssscssssesscsssssssersesessessssssessssessersssessassesessessssessessesessessesesessesesessesessessesessers 70 RECBEIVER CASE au oet Si Ap OU e Baseballs tudes d beo rt iaa gi 70 2 SITING THE ANTENNA
32. 312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 71 2 1 FX912 ANTENNA The antenna coax cable must not exceed 10 metres in length It may however be shortened to suit The antenna must have a clear view of the horizon all round for best reception results For sailboats mount the antenna on the pushpit For motorboats mount the antenna on the cabin roof When there is a radar the antenna must be sited above the radar scanner Contrary to previous MLR antennas it is now possible to cut the cable to shorten it The minimum length is 1 meter The coaxial cable must take the shortest route to the display unit whilst avoiding any other power or signal cables The TNC plug is connected on to the antenna cable at time of manufacture to ensure a good quality connection 2 2 FX412 ANTENNA The antenna is best sited well above the main structure of the vessel clear of all surrounding objects especially all transmitting aerials Fix the counterpoise of the antenna white cable to the antenna with the use of the screw and washers provided The counterpoise cable must be vertical for 80 of its length Secure the cable using cable ties or insulation tape to stop movement The counterpoise cable of the antenna must not be placed inside a metallic tube or mast and not connected to any earth or metallic part of the vessel Where radar is fitted aboard the vessel the antenna must be sited above the scanner and well clear of the radar beam Adv
33. 7 0112 8g amp 03 55 One press in the MOB and MARK mode LAT 47710 704 002725 TRAM Route RANGE 56 8 343 506 coe 0 00 28709 17 23 O1 HORILE k RENNES M Rodd Route RANGE FEARING 56 8m 343 506 um REED 28709 17 43 Oi HORTLE k RENNES Plot Plot m Plot Mark Mob One press in the MOB mode Mark Mob FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 50 Menu ROUTE MENU H ACTIUATE X 5 DELETE E RDUMCE g 5D0TII DISFLAY 7 ROUTE DETAIL KEW B HEHDES USED d HODIFY DERCTIURTE THE ACTIVE ROUTE QwxyY List Menu PLOTTER MENU HOHEFUMCT 5 CHART B DELETE i d DISFLASHFT x 7 CUPM TRACK 3 DI F SET UP X B TRACH IHT UAL d DISF CHART x 8 HEHDES USED 5 FLOTTER 7PRS Zoom 4 2 Enter To stop the MOB function Enter To validate the event waypoint MLR ELECTRONIQUE Mark Mob At least 3 presses in the MOB and MARK mode Enter To stop the MOB function Note From the POSITION SYSTEM MENUS NAVIGATION WAYPOINT ROUTE or PLOTTER functions one press on the Menu key gives you access to the MAIN MENU MENUS with options denoted by a star return you directly to the function menu 5 USE OF ARROWS KEYS AND ENTER MAIN CET 5 IULATDE 1 H UI6 T HEHU b SRTELLITES HEHU
34. B NI 47952 57 ERG ld HBHTSE 018 E MRRITI ITE 80 01 MH 2 ACE 206 15H20 deHed 1 05 99 ETA 04H03 E 10703 09 38 MALOOH 3 5 CREATING A NEW WAYPOINT With your receiver you can create a new waypoint by following the instruction windows displayed after pressing the GoTo key or from the WAYPOINT MENU From the GOTO WAYPOINT function press the Menu key then press key 3 or select 3 ENTER NEW and press Enter When the entered waypoint window is displayed enter the NAME of the waypoint select an ICON for representation in the PLOTTER function enter a COMMENT optional enter the LATITUDE and the LONGITUDE then press Enter to validate your entry and store the new waypoint Note To enter a letter press repeatedly the corresponding key e g to enter a B press 3 times on key 2 Once the letter or the number is displayed the cursor will advance automatically to the next character If you make a mistake use the arrow keys to move back or to advance FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 14 the cursor Use the a arrow keys to go back to the previous line or to go forward to the next line Note To select North or South for the latitude use the key 6MN for North and 7PRS for South To select East or West for the longitude use the key 3DEF for East and 9WXY for West WASFOINT RCTIURTE X 5 hEEPFHFTRCTIUE 1 DERCTIURTE B HDDI
35. DATA INPUT DATA OUTPUT NMEA From the SYSTEM MENU press key 8 or select 8 INPUT OUTPUT and press Enter Use the a v arrow keys to move the cursor in the options window Use the arrow keys to select the required configurations and the press Enter to confirm SYSTEM 5 DATA IHFUT OUTPUT CO ORDINATES S5 DISFLAY SERIAL INPUT 1 HRF DATUM E HARKANOE SERIAL OUTFUT MHER183 1 5 2 AREA OF USE 7 KEYPAD ELEEF SENTENCES J LOCAL TIHE 183 GRAO 8 d LAHGUAGE Q U5ER SET UP EHC 050 SELECT THE DATA E INFUTADUTFUT FORMATS e TXSIZ amp VERSIONZO C C ErECTRONIGUE 58 DATA IHFUT OUTPUT gt DATA OUTPUT SERIAL INPUT HHE 18B3 SERIAL INPUT HHE 18B3 SERIAL OUTFUT CEE SERIAL OUTFUT 2 0 SENTENCES SENTENCES 184 GRAI 184 RSA EWC HFE H H HFE H H HAH ITG HAH ITG e DATA IHFUT SERIAL INPUT HHE 183 SERIAL OUTFUT MHERIB3 8 0 SENTENCES MHER 183 E s 05 6 Your GPS has a data input and a data output to communicate with the other equipment The data input is used to receive differential correction or loading waypoints and routes from a The data output is used to transmit the position navigation information waypoints and routes to a P C automatic pilot plotter and radar Your receiver allows you to select the
36. IUE 2 WAYFDINT 7 2 J ROUTE HEHU B DISIPUIMT 3 ROUTE 4 FLOTTER HEHU S UERZIDH 4 FLOTTER HEHU 3 VERSIOH SIMULATOR SET UP SIMULATOR SET UF OF TIONS e MATH HEH gt HRTH SIMULATOR SIMULATOR 0 Q1g r KT 010 0 KT 01 01 00 9S 09 99 10 00 00 gt 14 55 00 425 00 0000H 003 15 0000 SIMU 28 09 89 1d hd BB HLT 00113H 4819 986 003u15 000 s06 40 0 cos 480 Note When the simulator is active the SIMU indication is displayed on the top left of the screen To stop the simulator function select NOT ACTIVE from the ACTIVE NOT ACTIVE window and press the Enter key FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 38 8 SATELLITES From the MAIN MENU press key 6 or select 6 SATELLITES and press Enter You will find further information about satellites in the chapter C paragraph 2 SATELLITES MERU O S9STER HEMU S SINULATOR 1 HRUISRT HEAL eee 9035 7 06 5 HEHU gt a TOF in 04 10131B1B 3 HEHU B DISIFDIHT HEHU 4 FLUTTER HEHU 9 WERSIOH DISPLAY SATELLITE hae CONSTELLATION 9 TO USE THE FX312 OR THE FX412 IN DIFFERENTIAL MODE You will find in this chapter 3 paragraphs describing the use of the FX312 with the MLR DF300 differential beacon receiver the
37. KMH Kilometre Hour M Metre MI Status mile MIN Minute NM Nautical mile MPH Status Mile Hour KT Knot Degree 1 Nautical mile 1852 Metres 1 Status mile 1609 Metres 1 Foot 0 3048 Metre 7 INITIALISATION AND CONFIGURATION OF YOUR GPS From the MAIN MENU you have access to the SYSTEM MENU 0 and the NAVIGATION MENU 1 These MENUS allow you to set up your GPS to your own requirements The WAYPOINT MENU 2 ROUTE MENU 3 and the PLOTTER MENU 4 are used to manage your waypoints routes and tracks These 3 MENUS are explained in the GOTO AND PLOT functions The DGPS MENU allows you to set up your receiver in DGPS mode see chapter B 9 The DIGIPOINT MENU allows you to enter easily waypoints routes or chart outline from a paper chart see chapter B 10 FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 53 7 1 SYSTEM MENU From the MAIN MENU press key 0 or select 0 65 5 MENU and press Enter dI 5 51 1 HRUIBRT b SHTELLITES d HRSPDIMT HEHU DSF5 i RDUTE HERU B DISIPUIHBT HEHU 4 FLOTTER HEHU 8 GPS SYSTEM SET UF In the SYSTEM MENU the available options are the choice of geographical co ordinate the choice of map datums the selection of area of use the selection of time difference the selection of language the units of Altitude ECP display for the POS and NAV functions the working mode of the MARK MOB
38. NIQUE 46 JH T H 500 HT COG To switch off your GPS press PWR and hold down until unit powers down TST ALT SECONDS 30 09 99 13 50 d5 RLT 00059H gt 47810 792 001015 741 cos 2 SATELLITES 30 09 99 13 50 d5 RLT 00594 747540 792 00115 741 COG 0 0 001015 123 From the POSITION function press the Menu key and press key 6 select 6 SATELLITES and press Enter to view the satellites and signal strengths being received 395TEH HEMU S SIHULATOR 1 HRUIBRT 04089032 d IRJFIIMT 7 06 5 HEAL i RDUTE B DISIPUIBT HEHU 4 FLOTTER HEHU 8 UERSIUM DISPLAY SATELLITE CONSTELLATION DOF nid 04 10131Bb1B edeber The left hand side of the screen details currently received satellites The outside circle represents the horizon and the central disk represents the zenith A satellite close to the outside FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 47 MLR ELECTRONIQUE circle will present a very weak elevation over the horizon it will be difficult to receive A satellite close to the centre has a greater elevation close to 90 it will be received without any problem In the right part a bargraph details the quality of reception of every satellite no bar no reception black bar at 3 4 of the height perfect reception The D O P
39. NT ENTRY BY RANGE AND BEARING eene eene een eene 15 3 7 KEEPING YOUR WAYPOINT PERMANENTLY 16 3 6 MODIFY A WAYPOINT iussi nei ete ee SE ete eee e 17 3 9 DELETE A WAYPOINT OR ALL OF THE 5 202022020 00 00000000 18 3 10 DISPLAY RANGE AND BEARING BETWEEN 2 WAYPOINTIS 19 3 11 WAYPOINT MEMORY ALLOCATION USED AND FREE MEMORY 20 4 ROUTE DISPLAY FOLLOWING A ROUTE Qui a Gun nennen trennen tree teen 20 4 1 ACTIVATE THE GOTO ROUTE FUNCTION ener tenete trente entrent rene en nete enne tree tne 21 4 2 DEACTIVATE THE GOTO ROUTE FUNCTION nennen trente entren eret rene assi ene 22 4 3 DISPLAY MODE SELECTION DATA COMPASS 3D ROAD OR RADAR a a eee 22 44 CHANGING THE ROUTE IN USE e e ER Eee t ee gie vies eee re 23 40D ENTER ANEW ROUTE item eet eee ipse pe me RP ERR 23 4 6 MODIFY A ROUTE ane BRUIT Ree mun Re 24 4 7 DELETE A ROUTE OR ALL ROUTES osii VEA nnne nnne 25 4 8 ADVANCE TO THE NEXT WAYPOINT IN AN ACTIVE 2 2222222200 0000100000000000000000 25 4 9 DISPLAY THE ROUTE DETAILS ad Re ere ere Eee g
40. PS DISFLH3 T DELETE J ERTER BH FHe ER HFT j EHTER USED ENTER A HEU WAYFOINT HAME THAROW Icon 4 FTE e LATITUDE 000 OOH LONGITUDE 000200 OOD Icon d 4 aRt LATITUDE 000 OOH LONGITUDE 000200 OOD Icon d 4b COMMENT MAR IHR DF COMBERGE LATITUDE 0000 OOH LATITUDE 4 7 0s 7TOH LONGITUDE 00000 000 LONGITUDE 00 2 09 25 00 not forget to press the Enter key to validate your entry and store your new waypoint 3 6 WAYPOINT ENTRY BY RANGE AND BEARING This function allows you to create a waypoint when you know its distance and bearing in relation to a known position another waypoint or your position FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE From the GOTO WAYPOINT function press the Menu key then press the key 4 or select 4 ENTER BY and press Enter to display the options window Select your reference position from the options using the 0 1 or 2 keys and press the Enter key Follow the procedure described in paragraph 3 5 CREATING A NEW WAYPOINT for entering the name of the waypoint selecting an icon and writing a comment optional Now enter the distance and bearing between the reference position and the way
41. RMAL Calculation of the position will take place without differential corrections but if differential corrections are found they will be applied DIFF Calculation of the position with differential corrections if the differential signal is not found the position is not calculated AUTO The 12 selects the best mode either Normal or Diff according to the differential corrections being received FREQ R DGPS frequency that the DF300 receives and operates on MAIN gt GFS O S9STER MERU S SINULATOR TTE 1 HRUISRT HEAL b SRTELLITES 1 DBPF5 HESSRAE HEHU 3 HEHU B DIGIFDIHT HEHU 4 FLOTTER HEHU 9 WERSIOH DGFS5 SET UF AHD OGFS MESSAGE OFTIONS DGPS gt SIGNAL LEVEL PARANETERS BAUD SET UF THE AUTO FRERHETERS ERROR 2 7 0 FREG T EB 3 5 KHZ FREQ R 7 STATION AUTO CORRECTED SATELLITES T gt DGPS SIGNALLENEL PRRRHETERS SET UF THE kaui 1 FREBHETERS I TITRE AUTO FREQ T 283 5 ERROR d XN 283 5 KHz 400 SKHE STATION Od Bd CORRECTED SATELLITES g 10 13 17 19 BB 27 e FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 40 HO 30 08 88 13 10 11 00 4 N10 22 001015 122 0 0 cos 9 Note the letter is displayed the top left of the s
42. Screen FSTN screen with backlight 91 x 59 mm FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 68 Keypad complete illuminated keypad with 19 tactile keys with 4 arrow keys Memory FlashRom technology guaranteeing the safeguard of navigation information waypoints routes etc backup lasts up to 100 years no lithium battery Dimensions of the receiver 198 x 101 x 63 mm Dimensions of antenna 113 x 75 mm whip antenna 0 85 m for the FX412 Operating temperature 10 C to 60 C Storage temperature 20 C to 70 Power supply 10 to 36 volts DC Waterproof IPX6 IEC 529 norm FX312 FX412 Weight 400 grams 450 grams Consumption w o backlight 1 5 watts 2 4 watts Consumption with backlight 2 0 watts 3 0 watts Electromagnetic compatibility According to the IEC norm 945 second and third publication Data input and data output Serial output 1 RS422 1 RS232 format NMEA180 NMEA182 NMEA183 V1 5 NMEA183 V2 0 MLR WPTS amp RTES CHART OUTLINE TRACK Serial input 1 RS232 format NMEA183 RTCM104 ATTENTION Do not expose to direct sunlight 4 PARTICULAR SPECIFICATIONS OF THE FX412 DGPS FX412 specifications RTCM SC 104 V2 1 receiver Frequencies 281 5 to 325 KHz by step of 500 Hz Europe Asian Oceania and US range Baud rate 100 Bps and 200 Bps Manual selection of the stations Type dual super heterodyne with MSK coherent
43. T THE TOF RIGHT OF THE FOS HAN DISPLAYS ALTITUDE D RTR From the SYSTEM MENU press key 6 or select 6 MARK MOB and press Enter Use the 4 arrow keys to select the working mode required and press Enter SYSTEM gt CO DRDIMATES 5 DISPLRS nae tell SELECT THE HARE HOE J AREAOF USE 7 KEYPAD ELEEF FUNCTIONS J LOCAL TIHE B IMPUTJDUTFUT FUNCTION OWLS 4 LANGURGE O USER SET UP HARR AND ADE FUNCTION SELECT THE SELECT THE MRRKZMDE FUNCTION KEY FUNCTION FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 57 MOB function A single press on the MARK MOB key is sufficient to activate the MAN OVER BOARD function MOB MARK and MOB function A single press activates the MARK EVENT WAYPOINT function and at least three presses activate the MAN OVER BOARD function MOB 7 1 8 KEYPAD BLEEP From the SYSTEM MENU press key 7 or select 7 KEYPAD BLEEP and press Enter Use the 4 v arrow keys to select the mode required and press Enter S3STEM 3 O CO DROIMATES 5 DISPLR3 1 HAF DRTUE E HARK HUE Lau PTT RTT d RRER OF USE i dE 28334 ACTIUE 3 LOCAL B IMPUT UUTPUT 4 LAAGUAGE 8 SET UP 4 SET UF SELECT THE HEMPRD SELECT THE ELEEF OFTION ELEEF OF Select active to activate the keypad bleep function the receiver will now bleep with every key press 7 1 9
44. and press Enter Select the first waypoint in the route using the 6 arrow keys and press Enter 1 THE FURCTION 8 FROH THE LIST i HEH I 1 ELECT THE ROUTE Tg SELECT THE FIRST HFT 0 DIRECTION IM SOUR ROUTE f FORWARD ES REVERSE os HH RTE b d 1 4 RAGE EERRIHG 0121 291 Hn 206 COs DET ow 3 03 14 19 00 MOBILE F HOGHEN Note The GOTO ROUTE function can also be activated from the ROUTE MENU by choosing 0 ACTIVATE FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 21 The displayed information and the representation diagrams are identical to those of the WAYPOINT function The only difference is located on the bottom right of the screen where the name of the waypoint is replaced by the number of the active route along with the departure waypoint name and the next waypoint name in the route The advance to the next waypoint is selected using the Arrival Alarm function when the waypoint alarm distance has been reached the next waypoint is automatically selected In the above example the vessel goes to waypoint WPTOO1 The GOTO ROUTE function calculates the required navigational information to automatically move to waypoint WPT002 A when the vessel moves into the circle of radius R or when it crosses line B1 B2 and so until the last
45. ased it cannot be reinstated 5 8 COPY THE TRACK OR THE CHART OUTLINE This function allows you to copy your track in the memory of the chart outline or vice versa Depending of the use you will be able to optimise these 2 memories of 250 points each From the PLOTTER function press the Menu key and press key 7 or select 7 COPY TRACK and press Enter then press the key 0 to copy the track into the memory of the chart outline or the key 1 to copy the chart outline into the memory of the track and confirm FLOTTER MENU HDHE FUNCT CHART 1 SCREER HODE B DELETE d DISFLR3 23 015 ET UF B TRACK IMT UnL A DISP CHRRT amp iS HERDRS USED 1 COPI CHART DUTLIME TRACE TRACK DR CHART OU TL OUTLINE Note This operation is a copy It means the copied memory original memory is not modified If you are willing to erase it refer to the previous paragraph SELECT THE OFTIOM N COPS TRACK gt CHART DUTLIME 5 9 SELECT TRACKING INTERVAL BY DISTANCE From the PLOTTER function press the Menu key and press key 8 or select 8 TRACK INT VAL and press Enter Using the 4 4 arrow keys select the desired track interval and press Enter FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 33 FLOTTER HDHE FUNCT 5 EMTER CHART 1 SCREER MODE B DELETE 8 T CUF3 TRACK j DISF SET UP mibi T E HT URL
46. ce Once all parameters are configured press Enter to validate gt NAVIGATION MENU SET UF THE HFT ANCHOR ALARH FOR SELECT THE TO SET UP ON OFF RERIURL ALARH 1 RHCHDF ALARH d nTE MODE d 7 2 8 C XTE ALARM The XTE alarm is used to warn you of your drift from the direct route to a reference waypoint The direct route is the line from your position when you launched the GOTO function to the waypoint Each time the distance is bigger than the distance fixed in the set up the alarm will sound to inform you about your drifting The adjustable options are ON OFF On off of the audible alarm MODE the audible alarm gives out BEEPS for a duration of 10 seconds or for an unlimited time until the user presses a key on the keyboard DISTANCE it is the radius from a distance that you wish the alarm to sound The visual alarm and the resonant alarm are released when the vessel is out of this range From the NAVIGATION MENU press key 7 or select 7 ALARMS and press Enter then press the key 2 to select XTE ALARM Use the arrow keys to move the cursor in the options window Use the arrow keys to select alarm ON OFF and mode required Use the numeric keys to enter the distance Once all parameters are configured press Enter to validate NAVIGATION SELECT THE ALARH TD SET UP SET UF THE CROSS TRACK ERROR ALARH FOR SOUR 6 5
47. ceiver In order to proceed connect the FX412 to the DGPS receiver with the help of instructions in Chapter E INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS and configure the data input of the FX412 for DIFFERENTIAL format Set up your FX412 on EXTERN for the TYPE and select the working mode for the DGPS see previous paragraph Please read your DGPS receiver manual for further information The letter D is displayed on the top left of the screen when the FX412 calculates its position in differential mode FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 43 10 USE OF DIGIPOINT TO ENTER WAYPOINTS ROUTES AND CHART OUTLINE Thanks to DIGIPOINT you will be able to enter easily waypoints routes and chart outline From the MAIN MENU press key 8 or select 8 DIGIPOINT MENU and press Enter For a complete use of DIGIPOINT refer to the DIGIPOINT user s manual MERU O S9STER MERU S SINULATOR 1 HRUIBRT HEAL b SRTELLITES T D6F3 HEHU 3 HERU B IISIFOIHT HEHU 4 FLOTTER HEHU S VERSIOK ENTER CHART ROUTE WITH DIGIFOINT 1 EMTER CHART 8 EMTER ROUTE 3 DELETE REFER 11 DGPS RECEPTION MESSAGES An M displayed on the top left of the screen indicates the reception of a message from the differential correction station From the MAIN MENU press key 7 or select 7 DGPS MENU and press Enter then press the key 1 to select 1 DGPS MESSAGE and read the recei
48. creen when the FX312 calculates its position in differential mode The indication of accuracy ECP automatically takes into account the precision of the differential mode Tip The Annex 4 of your manual contains a list of DGPS station frequencies 9 2 USING THE FX312 WITH OTHER MANUFACTURERS DGPS RECEIVERS Connect the FX312 to the DGPS receiver with the help of instructions in Paragraph 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS and configure the data input of the FX312 for DIFFERENTIAL format Select the working mode for the GPS see previous paragraph Please read your DGPS receiver manual for further information When using the DGPS receiver a D is displayed on the top left of the screen when the FX312 calculates its position in differential mode 9 3 USING THE FX412 IN DIFFERENTIAL MODE The FX412 is a GPS navigator with an integrated DGPS receiver which can operate in the DGPS mode without any other equipment However it is possible for test purposes to use an external DGPS receiver should this be desired To use your FX412 in the DGPS mode you just have to select the DGPS station you wish to receive your FX412 will automatically ensure the correct reception decoding and the processing of the DGPS information When the FX412 calculates the position in DGPS mode the letter D is display in the top left hand corner of the screen near the satellite symbol From the MAIN MENU press key 7 or select 7 DGPS MENU and press Enter then press t
49. detection Adjacent channel rejection 500 Hz 30 dB central channel rejection 10 Hz 3 dB FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 69 E INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 RECEIVER CASE The receiver can be wall mounted fitted to your chart table or under a shelf using the versatile multi position brackets The receiver can also be flush mounted by using the flush mounting kit available in option POWER SUPPLY The FX312 and FX412 use 10 to 32 Volt DC supply They are protected against reverse polarity A fuse is integrated into the power supply lead Connect the cable as detailed below connect the red wire to the positive and the blue wire to the negative DATA OUTPUT The FX312 and FX412 have two data outputs RS232 output for direct connection with a P C and an RS422 NMEA output for navigation devices autopilot radar plotter DATA INPUT The FX312 and FX412 have one data input for loading waypoints from a P C or for the connection with an external differential beacon receiver DGPS CONNECTION WITH A P C AND WITH THE MLR DF300 DGPS RECEIVER FX312 FX412 Wiring FX312 FX412 Designation DF300 Wiring P C pins Blue 0 Volt Blue Red 10 to 36 Volts DC Red Brown or orange Reference RS422 NMEA OUT Yellow Yellow Output RS422 NMEA OUT Green Green Reference RS232 Black 5 Black Input RS232 White 3 White Output RS232 2 The pin numbers for the P C SUBD
50. e arrow keys and press Enter NAVIGATION MENU O DISTARCE UNIT b CUHF RS WAR IRE IUE IE LIMIT T RLREITS J 20 30 ET UF q 2FEED FILTER SELECT THE ALTITUDE UNIT 7 2 3 XTE UNIT FOOT 03048 METRE SELEC TUDE UNIT _ From the NAVIGATION MENU press key 2 or select 2 XTE UNIT and press Enter Select the cross track error unit using the a arrow keys and press Enter NAVIGATION MENU Q DISTARCE UNIT b CUHF RS WAR 1 RLTITUDE UNIT d nTE LIMIT T RLREITS 3 20 3 B USER ET UF 4 2FEED FILTER SELECT d cut ERROR UNIT FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 61 OTE 1HM 1 252 KH LAT 1 852 KMH 1 2e05KH MFH 1 605 KMH 7 2 4 2D 3D MODE From the NAVIGATION MENU press key 3 or select 3 2D 3D MODE and press Enter Select the mode using the gt arrow keys and press Enter eed Tl 1 5 NAVIGATION MENU O DISTARCE UNIT b CUHF RS WAR 1 RLTITUDE UNIT b RESET LOG d nTE UNIT 1 B USER ET UF 4 FEED FILTER SELECT ED JD MODES FOR ALT HEED 5 SATELLITE DF RU ITUC wall E HORE TO HUEH IH 3D Tip For marine use select the 2D mode and enter your altitude which is the height of the antenna above sea level 7 2 5 SPEED FILTER Filtering or smoothing increases the acc
51. e FE Eee re REC e Fete ee neg 25 4 10 ROUTE MEMORY USED AND FREE MEMORY 26 5 PLOTTER DISPLAY VIEW YOUR TRACK AND CURRENT POSITION RELATIVE TO SURROUNDINGS 27 S I ACTIVATE THE HOME FUNCTION tige e e ee e HER EE ERE REIR G a e REPRE rh ET eng 27 5 2 SELECT THE FULL SCREEN OR WINDOW MODE 28 5 3 SELECTION OF WAYPOINT NAMES ON PLOTTER 28 5 4 SELECTION OF THE TYPE OF INFORMATION DISPLAYED nennen nennen een rennen 29 5 52 DISPLAY THE CHART OUTLINE eee te einen e te ieri e hana erp ite sisiy Pte reden 30 3 6 ENTERA CHART OUTLINE i rte t ten he Pte ama Te ES 30 5 7 DELETE THE TRACK OR THE CHART OUTLINE u aaa eterne eene a entren trennen rennen en 32 5 8 COPY THE TRACK OR THE CHART OUTEINE teet eret tre ene een 33 5 9 SELECT TRACKING INTERVAL BY DISTANCE teer eterne eset neige denen ero Tere ded 33 5 10 TRACK AND CHART MEMORY USED AND FREE 0020 000 00 00 34 5 11 CHANGE THE ZOOM SCALE ON THE PLOTTER 34 DAZ CURSOR MODE itte he epe tene epe eren eine ntes e euet ese eei nd 35 5 13 CENTER THE PLOTTER SCREEN ON A WAYPOINT 0 cccccssccssscesscesscesecusec
52. he key 0 to select 0 DGPS On the left of the screen the signal strength is displayed as a bargraph a good signal 34 of black in the bar graph and the percentage of error on the data should be a low figure At the bottom of the screen the DGPS station identification number is displayed together with a list of the satellites which are being corrected To change the DGPS parameters of the FX412 press the Enter key to display SET UP THE DGPS PARAMETERS Use the gt arrow keys to move the cursor in the window Use the numeric keys and the arrow keys to enter your new parameters then press Enter DGPS PARAMETERS TYPE Selection of the internal DGPS receiver of the FX412 or of an external DGPS receiver FREQ T Frequency of the station to receive frequency transmitted to the DF300 FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 41 BAUD Data transmission speed of the DGPS station Rate transmitted to the DF300 MODE Working Mode of the FX412 Normal Diff and Auto NORMAL Calculation of the position will take place without differential corrections If differential corrections are found they will be applied DIFF Calculation of the position with differential corrections if the differential signal is not found the position is not calculated AUTO The FX412 selects the best mode either Normal or Diff according to the differential corrections being received FREQ R DGPS frequency that the FX412 or external DGPS receiver
53. he arrow in the vertical position pointing up in the middle of the bargraph The compass pointer indicates the vessel course with the icon representing the waypoint The arrow representing your vessel turns according to your course and the bearing to the waypoint The arrow also moves horizontally according to the amount of cross track error Every graduation is equal to 0 25 KM or NM or MI Keep the arrow centered and pointing to the top for the most direct track to your waypoint The icon representing your destination waypoint moves down the display as you approach it MLR ELECTRONIQUE 3 3 4 GO TO WAYPOINT RADAR IH Your course is represented by the dotted EMG MH line in the centre of the screen A continuous line with the destination ERG 014 waypoint icon is displayed to show the RTE 018 I bearing of the waypoint from your current HIE HH course When the dotted line vessel 06 course is directly over the line with the TIB5 d2aHgd d waypoint you are on course If two 04H23 arrows are shown simultaneously this indicates that the waypoint is outside of the display area 10 08 09 38 3 4 CHANGING THE DESTINATION WAYPOINT From the GOTO WAYPOINT function press the 9wxv List key to display the list of your waypoints then select the new destination waypoint while proceeding in the same way as paragraph B 3 1 ACTIVATE THE GOTO WAYPOINT FUNCTION s OB
54. he key 3 to DELETE A WAYPOINT 4 6 MODIFY A ROUTE From the GOTO ROUTE function press the Menu key then press key 4 or select 4 MODIFY and press Enter the list of the route is displayed Select from the list the route to modify and press Enter The list of waypoints in the route will now be shown Select the waypoints to be modified using the lt a arrow keys or to place the cursor at the end of the list in order to add a new waypoint in the route Press the key 1 to insert a waypoint before the cursor Press the key 3 to delete a waypoint To validate your modifications select the OK using the arrow keys and press Enter FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 24 4 7 DELETE A ROUTE OR ALL OF THE ROUTES From the GOTO ROUTE function press the Menu key then press key 5 or select 5 DELETE and press Enter Press the key 0 or select 0 DELETE A ROUTE and press Enter The list of your routes is displayed Select from the list the route to delete press Enter to confirm To erase all the routes press the key 1 1 DELETE ALL OF THE ROUTES and confirm 4 8 ADVANCE TO THE NEXT WAYPOINT IN AN ACTIVE ROUTE This function allows you to advance to the next waypoint or to change leg in your route without having to deactivate the route From the GOTO ROUTE function press the Menu key then press key 6 or select 6 ADVANCE WPT and press Enter RITE k14 gt RINTE MENU RANEE EEARING RCTIMBTE
55. ice The antenna can be installed on any 1 inch 14 TPI bracket N B Suitable non metallic 14TPI extension poles and a variety of brackets are available from your local dealer The coaxial cable must take the shortest route from the antenna to the display unit whilst avoiding any other power or signal cables The TNC antenna plug is connected to the cable at the time of manufacture to ensure a good quality connection The antenna coaxial cable must not exceed 10 meters in length It may however be shortened to suit the installation Contrary to previous MLR antennas it is now possible to cut the cable and shorten it The minimum length is 1 metre in this event a new TNC connector must be obtained and correctly fitted It is not possible to re use the factory fitted one Note Only the whip antenna provided with the FX412 part no 026 must be used with the antenna assembly FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 72 Whip antenna 850mm Cable tie fixing counterpoisc to pole FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 73 3 PROCEDURE FOR ELIMINATION OF INTERFERENCE ONLY FOR 412 Frequencies used to transmit the differential corrections are situated in the 300 kHz band long waves This frequency band is very sensitive to interference that can be generated by the electric or mechanical devices on board the vessel To obtain the best results from your FX412 we advise that you verify the good reception
56. in the VERSION screen as a reference which you will have to update before the specific date once every 20 years To update the GPS year press the key 4 to select the GPS YEAR press Enter enter the year and then press Enter SOFTWARE VERSION 2 00 F GB pare 26709799 EDOT VERSION 1 pare 03 02 88 PS YEAR 1553 Oh gt JERR EEEE Note Be careful your receiver might not work properly if you enter a wrong date SOFTWARE VERSION 2 OO F GE FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 45 C BEGINNERS GUIDE 1 POWER ON OFF Press the PWR key to switch on your GPS an audible beep is given out and the FX312 begins a sequence of autotests Then the FX312 or FX412 indication the software version and OK are displayed From this moment you have access to all functions If no function is selected within 10 seconds the POSITION function is displayed gt R TOTEST UERS 0 F RUTOTEST ID RUTOTEST WERS 1 30 F 8E AUTOTEST MA The date and the time are displayed on receipt of the first satellite signal When sufficient satellite signals are received the position altitude speed and the course are calculated The symbol representing a satellite is displayed in the top left of the screen indicating that your GPS is receiving enough satellite signals to calculate and validate its position FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRO
57. int using the shortest path ensure that Your COG is equal to your BEARING Your XTE must equal to zero Your Velocity to destination must be positive and equal your Speed over the ground Tip When using the cross track error alarm see Chapter C 7 2 8 C you will be warned by the alarm sound each time your cross track error becomes bigger than the limit you have programmed 3 2 DEACTIVATE THE GOTO WAYPOINT FUNCTION From the GOTO WAYPOINT function press the Menu key then press key 1 or select 1 DEACTIVATE and press Enter to deactivate the GOTO WAYPOINT function Tip To activate a route when a waypoint is active You must first deactivate the active waypoint using the WAYPOINT MENU You may then select a route from the GOTO Menu Select Item 2 ROUTE FROM THE LIST or Item 3 NEW ROUTE to ACTIVATE THE GOTO ROUTE function 3 3 DISPLAY MODE SELECTION DATA COMPASS 3D ROAD OR RADAR From the GOTO WAYPOINT function press the Menu key then press key 2 or select 2 GOTO DISPLAY and press Enter Select the display mode required using the a arrow keys then press Enter Lileks SS SELECT THE DISPLAY FOR THE FUNCTION DRTR COMPASS RCTIURTE X 5 hEEPHFTRCTIUE 1 DERCTIURTE B HDDIPS Ll II ETE P DELETE J ERTER HEH B RM67EF5 HFT j EHTER R E USED SELECT COMPASS iD ROAD RADAR MODE
58. nsecsseeseeeseesseeseeeseeeeenseseaeensecnaesnaeens 35 6 MAN OVER BOARD MOB 8 36 0 1 MOB ACTIVATION wis ete ette a a e eee conde e Me e aee 36 6 2 MARK EVENT WAYPOINT ACTIVATION cesses a nennen trennen rennen en 37 T SIMULATOR FUNCTION reete tret EH E REESE RE RON RUE THE eure cain 38 8 SATELLITES C E 39 9 TO USE THE FX312 OR THE FX412 IN DIFFERENTIAL MODE 39 9 1 USING THE FX312 WITH THE MLR DF300 DIFFERENTIAL BEACON 39 9 2 USING THE FX312 WITH OTHER MANUFACTURERS DGPS RECEIVERS sese 41 9 3 USING THE FX412 IN DIFFERENTIAL MODE eene 41 FX312 amp 412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 10 USE OF DIGIPOINT TO ENTER WAYPOINTS ROUTES AND CHART 44 11 DGPS RECEPTION MESSAGES ee pipi ee EEG RES sayana P ERES RUNE EEE HERE 44 12 SOFTWARE VERSION AND GPS YEAR OF YOUR 45 LE Onnn 46 POWER ON OEE 2 RP eer Da p e ere qe a cp n E RI DERE pet eiie en 46 2 SATELLITES edebat adeat teneis 47 3 CONTRAST AND BACKLIGHT
59. o display the list of waypoints now press key 9 Select your first waypoint then press Enter The name of this waypoint is displayed in the route and the cursor advances to the following slot Repeat this operation to enter all waypoints When you have finished entering your route move the cursor to OK using the arrow keys and press Enter to validate and to store your new route ROUTE gt RCTIURTE X h DELETE 1 DERCTIURTE HFT DISPLRS T FDOHTE DETAILS J ERTER HEH USED 4 HODIFY EXTER A HEU ROUTE EXTER A HEU ROUTE FX312 8 FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 23 RTE OL HH 1 IHSERT EEFORE 3 DELETE RTE OL LEMSTH 0337 Hil LE 1 HALOOK RUFRHC HRHTSE drHiu Bz 001H1i5 53 MALDON 1 MERITI 1BH48 Bjl B 99 4 MLF 4 ORMERU Y RTE OL LEMSTH 0337 HH LE 1 HALOOK RUFRHC 1 IHSERT EEFORE 3 DELETE 1 IHSERT EEFORE 3 DELETE Note 1 A route is made with a minimum of 2 waypoints and maximum of 20 waypoints Note 2 Once the route is entered the total length of the route is shown at the top right of the display Tip If you make any mistake while entering your route you will be able to correct it by pressing the key 1 to INSERT A WAYPOINT BEFORE before the cursor or by pressing t
60. of the differential signal Where interference or electrical noise interferes with DGPS reception we advise that you carry out the procedures given below to try to eliminate the problem 3 1 VERIFICATION OF DIFFERENTIAL SIGNAL RECEPTION For this operation only ALL equipment on board must be switched off with the exception of the FX412 which must be switched on From the GENERAL MENU press key 7 or select 7 DGPS MENU and to press Enter Choose and program the frequency and the Baud rate of the station nearest to your position see paragraph B 9 1 Read on the left of the screen the reception level of the differential signal a good signal 34 of the black bargraph and the error rate of received information it should be zero white bargraph In bottom of the screen read the identification number of the DGPS station together with its status and the list of satellites corrected Note the level of reception of the differential signal as well as the success rate and proceed to the following paragraphs 3 2 DETECTION OF THE INTERFERENCE PRESENT To see if any equipment causes DGPS interference you need to switch on all electric devices on board then start the engines You must start by switching on one item waiting for 2 minutes then checking the DGPS SIGNAL LEVEL amp 96 ERROR received If there is no change to the SIGNAL LEVEL amp ERROR repeat the procedure with the next item Finally start the engine s and once again check
61. on other than the vessels current position When in this mode CURS will be displayed in the top left part of the screen instead of PLOT This is to indicate that the plotter is in CURSOR MODE Pressing the Plot key again will enable you toreturn to the plotter mode where the vessel position is centred on the screen RNG 5 5 13 CENTER THE PLOTTER SCREEN ON A WAYPOINT From the PLOTTER function press the key 5JKL gt your waypoint list is displayed Select the waypoint you want to appear in the middle of the screen and press Enter id 4 STRONI 4 TOLL 0u8455 231 E 4 JANNES 4 WERRES 4 WOLEUS 4 WFTOOL 4 WRTOO Y TRIHIT FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 35 RHG SHH ERG TRINITA 0 01 Note Press the Plot key will enable you to return to the plotter mode where the vessel position is centred on the screen TRIHIT Tip If your waypoint does not appear in the centre of the screen it means you have chosen in the paragraph B 5 3 the Active waypoint only option 6 MAN OVER BOARD MOB AND MARK FUNCTIONS The MAN OVER BOARD and the MARK functions are activated with the Mark Mob key The operation of these two functions depends on the MARK MOB configuration within the SYSTEM MENU see chapter 7 paragraph C 7 1 7 Your GPS is pre set in MOB function One press only on the Mark Mob key to activa
62. ourse over the ground Bargraph for the cross track error with automatic scales 3 graphic representations of the GOTO function Compass 3D road and Radar Graphic display of satellite constellation with signal strength bargraph Enter a waypoint by its range and bearing in relation to another waypoint or vessels current position Arrival anchor and cross track error alarms which can be set up Simulator mode Plotter Functions Full screen or multi windows display Personalisation of navigation information in multi windows mode 250 track and 250 chart outline points Track interval selectable from 10 metres to 100 kilometres Zoom with Direct Access by the Zoom key scales from 5m to 1000 Km Home function Display of the 500 waypoints with their icons Display of the direct track to the destination waypoint Display of the active route Direct Access to a waypoint by pressing the key PMS function to enter a chart outline using Yeoman Plotter General features Receiver L1 1575 42 MHz receiver 12 satellites with parallel technology Horizontal position and speed accuracy 25 metres RMS 2D 1Km hour RMS with SA code 2 to 5 metres 0 1Km hour in differential RTCM 104 mode Acceleration 3g Update rate 1 second Time to fix Reacquisition 4 seconds Up to 3 hours off 30 seconds Up to 24 hours off 90 seconds World wide cold start 3 minutes
63. point position and press Enter to validate The receiver now calculates and stores the position of the waypoint gt BCTIURTE X 5 HEEP HFTRCTIUE i DERCTIURTE 6 HODIFY m RANGE ANO 2 6070 DISFLAYS 7 DELETE J EMTER MEH B RHe ERG POSITION FEIWEXIENI 3 HEHURS USED 1 7 HR3FDIHT FROH THE LIST ENTER A WAYPOINT e HE HASPOLAT USING RANGE EEAR ING RANGE TEERRTRG LIGHT1 4 REPT OES bi CDIHHEHT RANGE 0010 EERRIMG H70 5 Tip Do not forget to press the Enter key to validate your entry and store your new waypoint 3 7 KEEPING YOUR WAYPOINT PERMANENTLY ACTIVE You have the option of keeping your waypoint active after switching off your GPS If a waypoint is active before you switch off the GPS it will be active again when you switch it on From the GOTO WAYPOINT function press the Menu key then press the key 5 or select 5 KEEP WPT ACTIVE and press Enter to display the option window Select YES to keep the waypoint active and press the Enter key FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 16 WASPFOINT Q ACTIURTE Ebay 1 DERCTIURTE DISFLHS T DELETE J ERTER BH FHe ER HFT j EHTER R E USED KEEF THE ACTIVE AFTER SWITHING OFF Note By default the waypoin
64. ring angle between your position and the position of the destination waypoint in degrees If your compass variation is zero this angle is referenced in relation to true north Angle on the diagram below COG Course Over the Ground of the vessel in relation to North Angle a XTE Cross Track Error the error between the vessels course being steered and the actual course you are taking An arrow indicates if you must go on the left or to the right to reduce the error C D segment SOG Speed Over the Ground C E vector VTD This is the Velocity To Destination If this figure is positive you are heading towards your target waypoint but if it is negative you are heading away from the waypoint C F vector TTG Time To Go to your destination waypoint It is the VTD information that is used to calculate the time to go ETA Estimated Time of Arrival to your destination waypoint It is calculated using the TTG information and current time NORTH Waypoint of destination B A Start position a COURSE over the ground or route BEARING to the waypoint of destination A B direct line to the destination waypoint FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 11 C B Range to the destination waypoint C E Speed over the ground C F Velocity to destination C D Cross Track Error XTE Note VTD TTG and ETA are individually represented compass 3D road and radar Tip To reach your destination waypo
65. ry power supply be the only solution 3 5 SOLUTION OF INTERFERENCE BY RADIATION For every device interfering with the FX412 check the earth bonding of the device to the ships ground connection If the engine is the source of interference the construction of a low resistance fine mesh cage inside the engine compartment bonded to the engine block should be considered Faraday cage principle Try various sites for the antenna of the FX412 3 6 SOLUTION TO MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE If the interference is caused only when the propeller is engaged in gear it may be necessary to earth ground the propeller shaft utilising a set of shaft brushes FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 75
66. s Nav GoTo Plot or Menu function keys to cancel the operation Note Once all your waypoints are deleted it will not be possible to reinstate them it will also erase all your routes 3 10 DISPLAY RANGE AND BEARING BETWEEN 2 WAYPOINTS From the GOTO WAYPOINT function press the Menu key then press the key 8 or select 8 RNG BRG 2 WPTS and press Enter then press the 9wxy List key or the Enter key to display the list of your waypoints Select the first waypoint and press Enter follow the same procedure for the second waypoint WASPFOINT Q ACTIURTE X 5 hEEPFHFTRCTIUE 1 DERCTIURTE DISFLH3 T DELETE ERS d HFT 3 HEH 4 R E 19 USED DISPLAY BETWEEN 8 WAYFOINTS 14 ORMERU lt 1 0510 FLYMO ane page FORMOU FLIULTH FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 RANGE BEARING EETHEEM k HLR FRHBE TO EXIT RANGE BEARING EETHEEM OUISTR k NSS FRHBE 0132 198 HEHU TO EXIT MLR ELECTRONIQUE cuim 114 8 gt RANGE BEARING EETHEEM 2 APTS 4 MgE il E 0004045 M HALDOH k HRHTSE 4 4 HRHTSE EEARIAG ps 0151 013 4 MLA HEHU TO EXIT 4 4_ Note The range from the waypoint OUISTR to the wa
67. s you to produce a chart outline from a paper chart with paper chart plotter or to be loaded from a PC by using the software PMS WAYPOINTS amp ROUTES This chart outline can be displayed in the plotter function of your GPS To enter your chart outline connect a YEOMAN plotter see the connection in the installation paragraph to your receiver To be used with the MLR DIGIPOINT see paragraph B 10 and the user manual of your DIGIPOINT From the PLOTTER function press the Menu key and press the key 5 or select 5 ENTER CHART and press Enter The chart options menu is now displayed Use keys 0 1 2 3 and 4 0 TYPE OF LINE to select the type of line 1 DELETE LAST WAYPOINT to erase the last received point in case of mistake 2 END OF LINE to stop a line and to begin a new line 3 DISPLAY CHART to display the outline 4 SAVE CHART OUTLINE to validate and store the chart outline FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 30 Note The position of the last received point is displayed at the bottom of the screen FLOTTER HOHE FUNCT x Ei 1 3CREEM MODE X E DELETE d DISPLR3HPT T CUP3 TRACK 3 SET UF B TRACK IMT URL j DISF CHRRT iB HEHDES USEL Ais CHAR T Ulu TL v H ENTER CHART OUTLINE Ey i DELETE LAST POINT 249 2 EHD OF LINE 3 DISFLRM CHART 4 SAUE CHART DUTLIME LAST POINT RECEIVED LAT LONG eee H ENTER CHART OUTLINE T3FE OF LIKE
68. select 0O DELETE A WAYPOINT and press Enter the list of your waypoints is displayed Select the waypoint to be deleted press Enter then select YES and confirm by pressing Enter Note It is not possible to delete the active waypoint or a waypoint which belongs to one or several routes WASPFOINT MER gt ACTIUATE X 5 HEEPHFTRCTIUE SELECT THE DELETE FTIDM 2 60T0 DISPLAYS J EMTER NEH B RMGCERG 2 HPT d ENTER EY R E 3 HEHDES USED 1 DELETE ALL OF THE ALL OF THE WAYPOINTS SETHE USEC TATE 77 R TELE 0510 DU YOU TO DELETE 4 DUISTF THIS HAYFOLHT gt 4 FLYMO EO b d 4 FOULIN 4 QUIMPE 4 REMMES 7 Tip If you do not want to delete the waypoint press the Pos Nav GoTo Plot or Menu function keys to cancel the operation n To delete all your waypoints press key 1 or select 1 DELETE ALL OF THE WAYPOINTS and press Enter select YES then confirm by pressing Enter FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE SELECT THE DELETE N DELETE HASFOLAT L DELETE ALL OF DIL OTRO THECURNPEINWTSO NS WASPFOINT YOU TU DELETE Ly ALL THE WAYPOINTS Pi THIS OPERATION HILL 3 RESTART THE 6 5 Tip If you do not want to delete all your waypoints select NO and press Enter or press the Po
69. t is kept active 3 8 MODIFY A WAYPOINT From the GOTO WAYPOINT function press the Menu key then press the key 6 or select 6 MODIFY and press Enter your waypoint list will be displayed Select the waypoint you wish to modify press Enter The identical option window to the ENTER NEW waypoint function is displayed Use the 4 v arrow keys to move your cursor and to make the desired modifications Once the modification is made press Enter to store your changes WASFOINT gt RCTIMRTE X S HEEP HFTRCTIUE ed mes 1 lt MEO L DEACTIUATE 800700 1 4 2 60 DISPLAY 7 4 HAFITI J EHTEK HEH 2 PTS 4 MLR i ENTER BY R E 9 HEHDES USED ns oe 4 NOGUEN KEEP THE ACTIVE LEE IRR ITI Icon 4 COMMENT 13H45 b nb Bgg LATITUDE amp 0 05 24954 LONGITUDE dd 5 3 3z3E Tip Do not forget to press the Enter key to validate your modifications and store them FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE Note In some cases it is not possible to modify a waypoint for instance when the waypoint selected is already active or of it belongs to the active route 3 9 DELETE A WAYPOINT OR ALL OF THE WAYPOINTS From the GOTO WAYPOINT function press the Menu key then press key 7 or select 7 DELETE and press Enter To delete only one waypoint press key 0 or
70. te the MAN OVER BOARD MOB function MARK AND function One press only to activate the MARK EVENT WAYPOINT function and at least three presses to activate the MAN OVER BOARD MOB function 6 1 MOB ACTIVATION This function allows you to instantly record in an emergency your position e g man overboard The MOB function displays the bearing to follow to return to the MOB position The distance your speed and course are also displayed The circle in which the MOB is displayed is intended to give greater accuracy for returning to the MOB position If you move off the MOB position the screen scale will be modified automatically to keep the MOB position permanently in the centre of the screen FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 36 te dT MOE SCALE b SA To stop the MOB function press the Enter key when the MOB function is displayed Note The plotter function PLOT is not available when the MOB function is active Advice In practice it is advisable to press the Mark Mob key at least three times in order to activate this function as this covers both configurations 6 2 MARK EVENT WAYPOINT ACTIVATION This function allows you to store event waypoint MARKS or points of passage An event waypoint allows you to store very quickly and easily the position of an object at your current position This function is only available when your GPS is set to MARK AND MOB From any f
71. the levels If there is no variation then interference is not present and your FX412 installation is perfect If the SIGNAL LEVEL decreases substantially or the ERROR increases substantially go to paragraph 3 3 3 DETECTION OF THE NATURE OF INTERFERENCE The best tool is an isolated 12 Volts battery it permits the detection of the type of interference conducted interference conducted via the power supply or radiated interference received by the antenna Connect the FX412 to the isolated 12 Volt battery ensure that the ground the data output and input are completely disconnected and repeat the procedure in paragraph 2 If the interference ceases it is on the power supply go to the next paragraph 4 if the interference continue go directly to the paragraph 5 FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 74 3 4 SOLUTION TO INTERFERENCE ON THE POWER SUPPLY IF IN DOUBT CONTACT A LOCAL QUALIFIED MARINE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER BEFORE PROCEEDING For each device interfering with DGPS reception put a 2 or 3 microfarad suppression capacitor from the positive connection to the metal case of the device causing the problem Note It may be necessary to put additional capacitors between positive and negative and from negative to the case which must be earthed grounded N B For engines equipped with alternators it is necessary to wire the 3 capacitors as shown in the following diagram gt In difficult cases isolated batte
72. to the POSITION screen iH 29 09 99 14 00 08 r r ng SOG 0 0 WH 30 09 99 13 8r 1B BLT 01H3H 506 0 2 2 2 1 0 O00 nm La 000 1 023 S km 2 1826 Two logs L1 and L2 display the distances travelled in the unit selected i e km miles etc from the NAVIGATION MENU in the lower part of the screen Note From the NAVIGATION MENU you can reset to zero each log individually and configure the following parameters unit of distance unit of altitude 2D 3D Auto mode speed filter compass variation and alarms 3 GO TO WAYPOINT DISPLAYS 3 1 ACTIVATE THE GOTO WAYPOINT FUNCTION Press the GoTo key The GOTO options are displayed unless a waypoint or a route has already been selected in which case you get the Data Compass 3D Road or Radar displays You now have the option of choosing a WAYPOINT FROM THE LIST NEW WAYPOINT ROUTE FROM THE LIST or NEW ROUTE FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE To select a waypoint from the list press the 0 key or select O0 WAYPOINT FROM THE LIST and press Enter Use the gt arrow keys to move the cursor in the list and press Enter when you have selected the desired waypoint Of course you can Enter a new waypoint when the list of waypoints is empty refer to paragraph 3 5 CREATE A NEW WAYPOINT You also have the option to activate a route from the list or to create a new route see Chapter 4 GOTO ROUTE gt saa 4 10 lt
73. unction you may press the Mark Mob key to display a list of event waypoints This window is very similar to the waypoint list window A name an icon and a comment are proposed press Enter to accept them or to validate your modifications The proposed name is formed by the three WPT letters and three figures in numerical order e g WPTO001 WPT002 WPTO003 The proposed icon is a flag The proposed comment comprises of the time the altitude and the date calculated by the receiver at the time you press on the Mark Mob key rz EN Tn MARK EVENT WPT T 1 3 1 4 4h FTES COMMENT 14H4E 044HM 2 08 88 LAT 4 1021215 754 You can alter the Mark Event waypoint by using MODIFY from the WAYPOINT MENU FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 37 7 SIMULATOR FUNCTION This function allows you to simulate all the navigation functions available in your GPS To activate the SIMULATOR function from the MAIN MENU press key 5 or select 5 Simulator and then press Enter Using the arrow keys select ACTIVE from the ACTIVE NOT ACTIVE window and press Enter In the displayed window enter the different navigation parameters e g COURSE SPEED DATE TIME and the start position LATITUDE and LONGITUDE then press the Enter key MAIN MENU gt 0 595 HEM 0 595 KAULGAT E SRTELLITES ANT RCT
74. uracy of the speed readout From the NAVIGATION MENU press key 4 or select 4 SPEED FILTER and press Enter Select the speed filter required using the arrow keys and press Enter NAVIGATION MENU DISTRMCE UNIT 5 5 UAR 1 RLTITUDE UNIT b RESET LOG d nTE LIMIT T RLREITS J 20 30 B USER ET UF 4 2 FEED FILTER 32 THE SPEED FILT Tip For a fast vehicle e g car use a short constant and for a slow vehicle e g boat use a longer constant 3 FEED 2 MINUTES qn d MINUTES MINUTES 7 2 6 COMPASS VARIATION The bearing and course are referenced to true north To reference them to the magnetic north it is necessary to enter the compass variation The magnetic variation is generally indicated on the navigation chart FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 62 From the NAVIGATION MENU press key 4 or select 4 COMPASS VAR and press Enter If necessary use the 1 key to change the sign from to then enter the compass variation using the numeric keys and press Enter to validate NAVIGATION MENU O DISTAMCE 1 RLTITUDE UNIT b RESET LOG d nTE UNIT 1 3 20 31 B USER ET UF 4 2FEED FILTER EXTER LOCAL WMAGHETIC COMFASS WARIATION 7 2 7 RESET TRIP LOGS From the NAVIGATION MENU press key 5 or select 5 RESET LOG and press Enter Use the a v arrow keys to select the log to reset LOG1 or LOG2 and press Enter
75. ved message Press the Enter key to delete the DGPS message To save the message leave the MESSAGE on the screen whilst pressing one of the function keys Pos Nav GoTo Plot or Menu MAIN gt GFS 5 HEMU S SIMULATOR 1 HRUISRT HEAL b SRTELLITES 2 HAYPOIMT i RDUTE B DISIPUIHBT HEHU 4 FLOTTER HEHU S VERSIOK MESSAGE RECELIED OGFS MESSAGE OFTIONS MESSAGE RECEIUED FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 44 MESSAGE RECEIVED DH 04 0195 d E amp UTC THLS TRIAL SERV ICE 12 SOFTWARE VERSION AND GPS YEAR OF YOUR RECEIVER From the MAIN MENU press key 9 or select 9 VERSION and press Enter to read the software and the boot version as well as the GPS year which is used as a reference 335TEH MEAL S SIHULATOR 1 HRUIBRT b SHTELLITES d HRSPDIMT HEHU DSF5 i RDUTE B DISIPUIBT HEHU d FLOTTER ERIT DISFLAY THE GFS SOFTWARE WERSTIO gt Fagin SOFTWARE VERSION 2 00 F GE DATE 15 03 33 EDOT UEFSIDH 8 1 pare 03 02 33 F YEAR 1999 DK H The GPS system uses a time reference which counts the weeks and the seconds in a week with a reset every 1024 weeks This reset has occurred this year in the night of the 21 August 1999 The next reset will be in the night of the 5 of April 2019 To avoid any problem your receiver display the year
76. waypoint The radius R is the distance programmed in the arrival alarm see NAVIGATION MENU 4 2 DEACTIVATE THE GOTO ROUTE FUNCTION From the GOTO ROUTE function press the Menu key then press the key 1 or select 1 DEACTIVATE and press Enter to deactivate the GOTO ROUTE function 4 3 DISPLAY MODE SELECTION DATA COMPASS 3D ROAD OR RADAR From the GOTO ROUTE function press the Menu key then press the key 2 or select 2 GOTO DISPLAY and press Enter Select the display mode using the arrow keys then press Enter FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 22 Note The DATA COMPASS 3D ROAD and RADAR displays are identical to those of the GOTO WAYPOINT function 4 4 CHANGING THE ROUTE IN USE From the GOTO ROUTE function press the 9WXY List key to display the list of your routes then select the new route to follow in the same way as paragraph 4 1 ACTIVATE THE GOTO ROUTE FUNCTION HH RIE v 14 gt H i 81 0 0 29 09 14 19 00 HDEILE F HOGHEN 4 5 ENTER A NEW ROUTE In your receiver you can enter a new route whilst following instructions from the windows displayed when you press the GoTo key or from the ROUTE MENU From the ROUTE MENU press key 3 or select 3 ENTER NEW and press Enter The first available route number is displayed Press the Enter key if you wish to proceed Should you wish to use an alternative number make your choice and press Enter T
77. y ACC or no data depending on your choice in the SYSTEM MENU 29 09 99 13 67 22 ALT 00050 H 747540 685 001015 44 0 0 cos Your speed and course over ground are displayed at the bottom of the screen HO 30 08 88 13 1g 50 RLT n nTH H HO 30 08 88 13 1g11 icC uuet 4 N10 22 47n10 722 001015 122 001015 122 0 0 cos 0 0 cos When working differential mode the D letter is displayed the top left of the screen 29 09 99 13 56 00 ACC ne RH 747540 681 001015 748 0 0 cos Note 1 The accuracy displayed is also called ECP Error Circular Probability it is the radius of the circle that contains 50 of the positions calculated by your GPS The accuracy automatically integrates working in differential mode Note 2 From the Navigation Menu you may select 2D 3D or Auto mode The altitude measurement unit i e metres or feet can be selected from the NAVIGATION MENU FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 2 NAVIGATION DISPLAY SPEED AND COURSE OVER THE GROUND Press the Nav key to display the NAVIGATION function The central part of the screen shows Speed Over the Ground SOG in knots kilometre hours or in mile hours and Course Over the Ground COG in degrees on the lower line Note When the speed is zero the course cannot be calculated and dashes are displayed Information displayed in the top part of this screen is identical
78. ypoint MANTSB is 151 MN and the bearing to go from OUISTR to MANTSB is 13 3 11 WAYPOINT MEMORY ALLOCATION USED AND FREE MEMORY From the GOTO WAYPOINT function press the Menu key then press the key 9 or select 9 MEMORY USED and press Enter WASFOINT Q ACTIURTE X 5 hEEPHFTRCTIUE 1 DERCTIURTE x 8 DISFLAYS T DELETE J ERTER HEH H FHe ER HFT d EHTER DISFLAY MEMORY USED Note The capacity of the memory is 500 waypoints MEMORY USED Hin 4 GOTO ROUTE DISPLAY FOLLOWING ROUTE The GOTO ROUTE function is similar in operation to the GOTO WAYPOINT function may we suggest you to read paragraph B 3 for additional information A route is a number of waypoints linked together in any sequence chosen by the user FX312 amp FX412 VERSION 2 0 MLR ELECTRONIQUE 20 4 1 ACTIVATE THE GOTO ROUTE FUNCTION Press the GoTo key Select either GOTO RTE or GOTO WPT this will activate the selected function Select a route from the list or create a new route You also have the option to activate a waypoint from the list or create a new waypoint see the chapter GOTO WAYPOINT To select a route from the list press key 2 or select 2 ROUTE FROM LIST and press Enter Use the a arrow keys to move the cursor through the list and to select the desired route press Enter Select the route direction using the arrow keys

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