To turn off your GPS, hold down the PWR button for four to five seconds. A countdown appears until the device is turned off.
Table of Buttons and their Functions
Button PWR Function Turns the device on or off and allows you to set the backlighting and contrast (FX324 MAP only). Displays the Position screen, which allows you to read essential information pertaining to your position. Displays the Navigation screen, which allows you to view your speed and your course over the ground. Displays the GoTo screen, which directs you toward a waypoint and enables you to follow a route. Displays the Plotter screen which enables you to follow your position and your route on the chart. Keypad that allows you to enter alphanumeric values. Note Hold down the button for 4 to 5 seconds to turn off the device. Push the button briefly to set the contrast and screen backlighting. Push the button a second time to display the second Position screen. Push the button a second time to display the second Navigation screen. Push the button a second time to display the second GoTo screen. Push the button a second time to display the second Plotter screen. Hold the button down to access the alphabet keypad. For example, holding the 2 button down displays the letters a, b and then c. Also enables you to change the zoom scale in GoTo-3D Road mode. Also enables you to change the zoom scale in GoTo-3D Road mode.

Z- (7)

In the Plotter function, hold this button down to zoom out. In the Plotter function, push this button to zoom in. In the Plotter function, push this button to select the zoom scale from a list or activate the automatic zoom mode. In the Plotter function, push this button to choose a waypoint and center it on the screen. In the Plotter function, push this button to activate/deactivate the cursor mode. Displays the menus that allow you to configure the settings for your device.

Z+ (9)

Zoom (8)

Curs (2) Menu

If you press Menu while on the Position, Navigation, GoTo or Plotter screens, the corresponding menu automatically appears.

Choosing the Map Datum

You can select the format corresponding to the chart you are using.

4-Map Datum

Use this function to make sure the position you report on your paper chart matches the position displayed by your GPS. Select a map datum from the list of 76 formats and push Enter. If you are not sure which format to use, select the format WGS84. Note: You can also create your own user format. See Choosing the Map Datum in Position Menu.
Restoring the Default Configuration
At any time you can restore your FX324 MAP default parameters and settings. To restore your FX324 MAP settings as they were when you used it for the first time.

7 Default configuration

Select Yes and push Enter to accept the warning message and restore the default configuration or select No and push Enter to cancel.

4. Reading Your Position

The two Position screens display all the essential information concerning your current position. Note: If you are using your GPS for the first time, see Using your FX324 MAP for the First Time.

Position Screen No. 1

This screen can be displayed at any time by pushing the Pos button once or twice. It displays the main information concerning your position, your course and your speed. Example: The screen below displays your position in the chosen system of coordinates, your speed, your course over the ground, your CPE, the date and the local time. The satellite symbol means that your position has been entered and calculated. The symbol indicates a configurable window.
If the screen that is displayed after pushing the Pos button is different, push the Pos button again.

Coordinates

The coordinates displayed are constantly updated. They are displayed in the selected coordinate system. See Position Menu to change the coordinate system. A warning message is displayed when your GPS cannot fix your position. It indicates the last position known and the time it was calculated.
Your speed over the ground is displayed in the selected unit of measurement. Dashes are displayed when your position has not been calculated. See Navigation Menu to change the units and set the speed filter.

Graph Function The Graph function allows you to display a graph of water heights for the next 48 hours in the port and at the date that you previously selected. The displayed water heights are the ones above the height of water at Lowest Astronomical Tide.
On the following screen , the water height at the port of Lorient on 20 August 2002 at 9:45 a.m is 5.24 feet above the height of water at Lowest Astronomical Tide.
Use the and arrows on the to view the water height in fifteenminute intervals over a 48-hour period. to set the draft for your vessel. Use the and arrows on the Warning: Please note, these values are provided as a rough guide and may vary with weather conditions.

Current Tab

This tab displays the time of the maximum current, its speed, its angle (i.e. its direction) and the time of the slack water, for a date and station selected from the loaded chart. The The symbol indicates the maximum current of the rising tide. symbol indicates the maximum current of the falling tide.
The symbol indicates the time of the slack water before inversion of the current. Example: At the Saint Georges Channel station on 15 August 2002, the maximum current of the rising tide will occur at 7:02 a.m. and 7:36 p.m. It's speed will be 2 knots and its angle (i.e. its direction with regard to True North) will be 197 degrees. The maximum current of the falling tide will occur at 12:36 a.m. and 1:02 p.m., its speed will be 1.99 knots and its angle will be 14 degrees. The times of the slack water before inversion of the current are displayed in the last column.
Note: The speed of the current is always expressed in knots. Selecting Another Date

CURRENT Tab

Enter the desired date and then push Enter. See Setting the Local Time or a Date. Selecting Another Station

Station

Select a station from the loaded chart and push Enter. See Selecting a value from a list and MapSend BlueNav Charts. Graph Function Select Graph to display a graphical representation of the current for a selected date and station.

At 8:15 p.m., the current of the rising tide will have a speed of 00.51 knots and an angle (i.e. a direction) of 249 degrees.
The upper part of the graph represents the current of the rising tide. The lower part of the graph represents the current of the falling tide. The line through the center at 00.00 KT represents the slack water. Each peak to represents the maximum current. Use the and arrows on the move the vertical line, and read the information on the bar at the top concerning the speed and angle of the current, which is updated every 15 minutes.
HDR Tab (True Heading Repeater)
You can connect your FX324 MAP to a true heading sensor such as the 3011 GPS Compass from Thales Navigation. If you have connected your GPS to a compass, the HDR tab will display the following information. The HDR tab is accessed from the second Position screen. - True Heading (True Head.) - Rotation Speed (ROT) - Transversal Speed (TGS) - Longitudinal Speed (LGS) - Pitch - Speed - Course - Number of Visible Satellites (Number of Sat) - Position Note: See the usage guide for your true heading sensor for all information regarding this connection. If you connect an 3011 GPS Compass, please pay particular attention to the section entitled "Connections to the MLR FX312 and the FX412 PRO" Diagrams and instructions for connecting your FX324 MAP will be identical.

Position Menu

The Position menu can be displayed directly by pushing Menu from any Position screen or by selecting Menu and then the POS tab. Five options are available.
See Navigating through the Screens and Selecting Options.

Viewing the Satellites

The Satellite option allows you to view the satellites from which your GPS is receiving signals, as well as the accuracy of the calculated position, at any time.

1-Satellites

The screen below shows that the GPS receives 10 satellites. The CPE is equal to 2 meters and the DOP is equal to 1.5. The two w symbols mean that your GPS is currently receiving two Waas or Egnos satellites. In the example below, the reception quality for satellite 06 is not good enough to be used in the position calculation.
The window to the right of the screen represents the available satellites in the sky. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle
symbolizes the zenith. The closer a satellite is located to the outer circle, the closer it is to the horizon and the more difficult it is to receive its signal. The closer a satellite is located to the inner circle, the higher it is relative to the horizon and the easier it is to receive its signal. The two windows on the left display the quality of the reception from each satellite. When the bar is completely black, or filled in 3/4 high, the satellite reception is perfect. Note: Depending on the time of day, the number of satellites in the sky from a given location usually varies from 6 to 12. On average, 9 satellites are available. The DOP (Dilution of Position) indicates the accuracy of the position calculation. It depends on the position of the satellites with respect to one another. The closer the DOP is to 1, the better the accuracy. The CPE (Circle of Probable Error) indicates the radius of the circle containing 50% of the positions calculated by your GPS. For example, if your CPE is 2 meters, your actual position is 50% likely within a radius of 2 meters from the calculated position. Note: Because of the position of the satellites (always above), the accuracy of the altitude calculation is approximately half as good as the accuracy for the horizontal calculations.

Note: Note:

If the screen that is displayed after pushing the GoTo button is different, push the GoTo button once again. This screen is always displayed in the mode that was last used.

Action Bar

The Action Bar displayed at the bottom of the screen allows you to: Activate / Stop the GoTo function
Advancing to the Next Waypoint in a Route Change the display mode Note: An icon can only be selected if it is displayed in black (red for the FX324 MAP Color).
Activating the GoTo Waypoint or Route Function To activate the GoTo function:
Select an option from the list and enter your choice by pushing Enter. The icon automatically replaces the icon as soon as the GoTo mode is activated. Note: For first time use, the GoTo function will work only after the unit calculated a position fix. Waypoint Select this action and push Enter to display the list of all your waypoints. Choose a waypoint using the button and push Enter to make it your destination waypoint. The name of the selected waypoint is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Advice: To quickly access a desired waypoint, enter the first letter(s) of its name in the active field. The list is updated with all the waypoint names that begin with that or these letter(s). Nearest Waypoint Select this action and push Enter to display the list of 8 waypoints that are closest to your current position. These 8 waypoints are displayed in distance from your current position order. button and push Enter to make it your Choose a waypoint using the destination waypoint. The name of the selected waypoint is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Create a Waypoint Select this action and push Enter to create a new waypoint See Waypoint Menu. Route Select this action and push Enter to display the list of all your routes.
Choose a route using the button and push Enter to make it your active route. The name of the first destination waypoint in the route is displayed at the bottom of the screen. When activating a route, your FX324 MAP assumes that your current position is at or near the position of the first waypoint in the route (i.e. your vessel is at the beginning of the route). Consequently the first destination waypoint is not the first waypoint in the route but the second one. If your current position at the moment you activate the route is different from the position of the first waypoint and you want to make it mandatory in your journey, you must first do a GoTo Waypoint to the first waypoint in the route and then activate the route once you have reached it. In the following example, your route is made of three waypoints: A, B and C. Point X is the current position of your vessel. When activating the route, the destination waypoint is waypoint B and A is considered as your starting point The dotted line XB is the mobile to waypoint line, AB is the direct line and XZ is your cross track error.

If you want to go through waypoint A, you must do a GoTo waypoint A and then activate the route once you have reached waypoint A. In Route mode, the device automatically advances to the next waypoint when the distance to the current destination waypoint becomes less than the distance programmed for the arrival alarm, or when the vessel has passed the line that commands this advance. See Navigation Menu to configure the waypoint arrival alarm and Moving to the Next Waypoint in a Route.
Reverse Route Select this action and push Enter to active the Reverse Route function and display the list of reversed routes.
Port Select this action and push Enter to display the list of ports. button and push Enter to make this port your Choose a port using the destination waypoint. The name of the port is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Note: The list of ports varies according to the chart that is loaded. See MapSend BlueNav Charts. Port / Services Select this action and push Enter to display the list of ports. Choose a port using the button and push Enter. The list of services that are available at that port is displayed in the form of a bar of icons. Fuel Water Other Services Repairs General Services First Aid Information button to view detailed Select the icon for a type of service using the information. Note: The list of ports and services varies according to the chart that is loaded. See MapSend BlueNav Charts. Select and push Enter to make this port your destination waypoint. Services Select this action and push Enter to display the list of services. Port Fuel Water Other Services Repairs General Services First Aid Information
Select the icon for a type of service using the button and push Enter to display the list of 8 nearest ports that offer that service. Select one port from the list and push Enter to make this port your destination waypoint. Note: The list of ports and services varies according to the chart that is loaded. See MapSend BlueNav Charts. Deactivating the GoTo Function To deactivate the GoTo function:
The icon automatically replaces the icon as soon as the GoTo mode is deactivated. Advancing to the Next Waypoint in a Route This action allows you to manually advance to the next waypoint. In other words, you can change segments in your route without having to stop the GoTo function. To advance to the next waypoint in an active route:
The name of the new active waypoint is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Perform the operation again to advance another waypoint. Note: In Route mode, the device automatically advances to the next waypoint when the distance to the current destination waypoint becomes less than the distance programmed for the arrival alarm, or when the vessel has passed the line that commands this advance. See Navigation Menu to configure the waypoint arrival alarm and Automatic Switch to the Next Waypoint in a Route.

The action bar displayed on the right of the screen allows you to: Invert the Route Activate the Route Modify the Route Delete the Route Invert a Route Select Select using the using the button and push Enter to invert the route. button and push Enter to activate the route. Activate a Route Modify a Route using the button and push Enter to display the data Select pertaining to the route and change the necessary fields. The procedure is using the button similar to that for creating a route. You must select and push Enter to save the changes you have made. See Creating a Route. Delete a Route using the button and push Enter to delete the route. A Select confirmation message is displayed. Select Yes and push Enter to delete the route or select No and push Enter to return to the menu without deleting it. If you confirm the route deletion, a message asks you if you wish to delete all the waypoints associated exclusively to this route. Select Yes and push Enter to delete all the waypoints used only in the route you delete, select No and push Enter to delete the route without deleting the waypoints.

Creating a Route

The Create Route option lets you create a new route from the list of your waypoints.

2Create Route

The screen shows an empty list. Push Enter to display the list of your waypoints.
Select the first waypoint in your route and push Enter. The name of the selected waypoint displays at position 01. Push Enter again to select the second waypoint in your route. Advice: To quickly access a desired waypoint, enter the first letter(s) of its name in the active field. The list is updated with all the waypoint names that begin with that or these letter(s). Repeat this process until you have entered all the waypoints for your route. A route has a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 50 waypoints.
As you enter the waypoints, the bearing and the distance between each are displayed. The total length of your route appears at the bottom right of the screen. using and then push Enter to save your new route.

You must select

The action bar displayed on the right of the screen allows you to: Add a waypoint to the end of the route Insert a waypoint between two waypoints of your route Delete a waypoint from your route Save your route Select a waypoint by moving toward the beginning of the route Select a waypoint by moving toward the end of a route using the Select end of your route. button and push Enter to add a new waypoint to the
Select using the button and push Enter to insert a new waypoint before the waypoint that you have selected. Select using the button and push Enter to delete the waypoint you have selected from your route. Select using the button and push Enter to save your route. Select using the button and push Enter to select a waypoint while moving toward the top of the list. Select using the button and push Enter to select a waypoint while moving toward the bottom of the list. Note: You cannot create a route with a distance of zero.

Deleting All Routes

The Delete All option allows you to delete all of your routes.

3Delete All

A confirmation message is displayed. Select Yes and push Enter to delete all of your routes. Select No and push enter to return to the menu without deleting them. If you confirm the deletion of all routes, a message asks you if you wish to delete all the waypoints associated with the routes. Select Yes and push Enter to delete all the waypoints used in a route or select No and push Enter to delete all the routes without deleting the waypoints.
Checking the Used Route Memory
The 4-Used Memory option displays the number of routes stored in the memory. You can save a maximum of 30 routes in your list.

List of Tracks

The Track List option allows you to view your list of tracks.

5-Track List

The list of your tracks can be transferred to and from your SD Card. See Transferring Files To and From Your SD Card. The screen displays: The active track and the number of points of which it consists. The active track is always visible on the Plotter screen. A maximum of 5 tracks in the memory with the number of points they include and whether or not these points are visible on the Plotter screen. The action bar displayed on the right of the screen allows you to: Save the Active Track in the selected T1 to T5 track Convert a Track into a Route Make a track visible or invisible on the Plotter screen Delete a track Select a track by moving toward the top of the list Select a track by moving toward the bottom of the list
Select using and push Enter to save the points in the Active track as the track you have selected, from T1 to T5. The points are added to the existing ones, or they replace them when the 1000-point capacity is exceeded. Select using and push Enter to convert the selected track into a route of 50 representative waypoints. A message appears to confirm the track has been converted into a route. The message also reads the number of the route created from the track conversion. using and push Enter to activate or deactivate the selected Select track on the Plotter screen. See Locating Your Position and Course. Select using and push Enter to delete the selected track. and push Enter to select a track by moving toward the using Select top of the list.
Select using and push Enter to select a track by moving toward the bottom of the list. Example The following screens show the transferring and saving of the Active Track points into the T2 Track. The T2 Track is then made visible on the Plotter screen. To select the T2 Track select line is framed. or with and push Enter until the T2

You can choose whether or not to display the signal light sectors; that is, whether or not the different lighthouse sectors are visible.

4-Light Sectors

Displaying Sounding Points
You can choose whether or not to display sounding points.

5-Spot Sounding

Displaying Navigation Aids
You can choose whether or not to display navigation aids such as, seamarks, wrecks, buoys and beacons, etc.

6-Navaids

Displaying Names
You can choose whether or not to display names on the chart.

7-Names

Selecting the Color Palette
You can choose the color palette used for the display.

8-Color Palette

Select one of the three palettes and push Enter. Note: This option is only available on the FX324 MAP Color.
9. Using the Man Overboard (MOB) and the Mark Functions
The Man Overboard (MOB) function allows you to instantaneously mark a position in an emergency situation (such as a person falling overboard), and guides you back to that position as quickly as possible. The Mark function allows you to save special waypoints (Marks) or passage points as well as your anchoring position. The Man Overboard and Mark functions can be activated with the Mark/MOB button on your device (red button). The activation mode for these two functions can be selected in the Setup menu.
Choose the MOB only mode or the Mark and MOB mode.
MOB Only Mode When the MOB mode is selected, you only need to push the Mark/MOB button once to activate the Man Overboard function. The Mark/MOB function allows you to activate the MOB only mode.

5-Mark/Mob

Select MOB and push Enter. Mark and MOB Mode When the Mark/MOB mode is selected, if you push the Mark/MOB button, it will activate the Mark function. This allows you to select whether the device will automatically record an anchoring position, a Mark, or whether it will activate the Man Overboard function. The Mark/MOB option allows you to activate the Mark and MOB mode.
Select Mark/MOB and push Enter.
Activating the Mark Function
When the Mark/MOB mode has been selected in the Setup menu, the Mark function can be activated at any time by pushing the Mark/MOB button.
The following window appears:
Anchoring Select Anchor and push Enter to automatically record your current position, as well as the time and the date, in the form of a waypoint called *ANCHOR, which is given an icon that represents a target. This waypoint automatically becomes the active waypoint, and your FX324 MAP displays the GoTo Screen. The Anchor Alarm is automatically activated and the Arrival Alarm is deactivated. The Arrival Alarm remains deactivated as long as the Anchor Alarm is activated. Note: The *ANCHOR waypoint can be viewed but cannot be edited or deleted like other waypoints. It is automatically replaced the next time the Mark/MOB function is used with the Anchoring option. Furthermore, even if your waypoint memory is full, the *ANCHOR waypoint can always be recorded. See Navigation Menu to set an anchor alarm. Mark Select Mark and push Enter to display a waypoint data screen.

Warning!

Make sure you do not let any water get into the slot, and you should also check to be sure that the SD Card you insert is completely dry. The warranty of your device is no longer valid if you use it incorrectly. The IP67 waterproofness standard can be warranted only when the door is properly closed.
Transferring Files To and From Your SD Card
Aside from loading the chart, your SD Card allows you to transfer information to and from your FX324 MAP such as your waypoints and routes lists, your list of tracks and your configuration parameters. This function is particularly useful when your waypoint or route memory is full. It allows you to free up memory while preserving the information on an external, reusable medium.
The center window displays the type of information to be transferred. The action bar on the right of the screen enables you to: transfer files from your FX324 MAP to your SD Card transfer files from your SD Card to your FX324 MAP delete files select the type of file to be transferred. select the type of file to be transferred. or using and push Enter to select a file type Select (waypoint/route, tracks or configuration) by moving up or down through the list. Select using and push Enter to transfer the selected file from your FX324 MAP to your SD Card. Select using and push Enter to display the list of files that can be transferred from your SD Card to your FX324 MAP. Select the desired file and push Enter. The file is transferred. Select using and push Enter to display the list of files that can be deleted. Select the desired file and push Enter. The file is deleted.
11. Using the Navigation Simulator
The navigation simulator is for training purposes. It simulates the position and the movement of your vessel and, as a result, of your GPS. All the navigation functions can be used as they would be if you were really moving. The Simulator option allows you to configure and activate the navigation simulator.

3-Simulator

Coordinates Select this window and push Enter to input a position. Speed Select this window and push Enter to input a speed. Course Select this window and push Enter to input a course. Date Select this window and push Enter to input a date. Time Select this window and push Enter to enter to enter the time. Simulator Select this window and push Enter. Select On to activate the simulator or select Off to deactivate it. Push Enter to choose your selection.
12. Using your FX324 MAP in Slave Mode
Slave Mode allows you to use your FX324 MAP as a repeater when its NMEA input is connected to the NMEA output of another device (GPS, PC, Navigation System, etc.). When the slave mode is active, the FX324 MAP uses the waypoints received through its NMEA input to automatically activate its GoTo function while continuing to calculate its position using its antenna. In order to function in slave mode, the following conditions must be met: - The slave mode must be active in the FX324 MAP:

0049,M: Difference between the WGS84 ellipsoid and the average sea level GGAM in thousandths of a minute: Form: identical Variables used: Identical except the latitude and the longitude in thousandths of a minute GGAD in ten thousandths of a minute: Form: identical Variables used: Identical except the latitude and longitude in ten thousandths of a minute
GLL: Latitude and longitude
Version 1.5 $GPGLL, 4710.74,N, 00115.60,W Version 2.0 $GPGLL, 4710.74,N, 00115.60,W, 080523, A/V *hh Version 2.3 $GPGLL, 4710.74,N, 00115.60,W, 080523, A/V,a *hh Version 2.0: 080523: UTC time A/V: Valid fix A, invalid V *hh: Sentence checksum Version 2.3: 080523: UTC time A/V: Valid fix A, invalid V a: Indication of the functioning mode of the DGPS A= Autonomous B= Differential C= Simulator D= Non valid data *hh: Sentence checksum GLLC: In hundredths of a minute: 4710.74,N, 00115.60,W: Latitude and longitude in hundredths of a minute GLLM in thousandths of a minute: Form: identical Variables used: Identical except latitude and longitude in thousandths of a minute

GSA: GPS position data

Version 1.5 $GPGSA, a, X, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, X.X, X.X, X.X
Version 2.0 and Version 2.3 $GPGSA, a, X, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, XX, X.X, X.X, X.X *hh a: M = manual, with action to function in 2D or 3D A = automatic 2D/3D mode X: 1 = invalid fix, 2 - 2D mode, 3 = 3D mode XX (12 times): Satellite numbers, nil for the unused fields X.X: Perpendicular position data (PDOP) X.X: Horizontal position data (HDOP) X.X: Vertical position data (VDOP) Version 2.0 and Version 2.3: *hh: Sentence checksum

GSV: Satellites in view

Version 1.5 $GPGSV, X, X, XX, XX, XX, XXX, XX., XX, XX, XXX, XX Version 2.0 and Version 2.3 $GPGSV, X, X, XX, XX, XX, XXX, XX., XX, XX, XXX, XX *hh X: Total number of messages (1 to 3) X: Message number (1 to 3) XX: Total number of satellites in view XX: Satellite number ** XX: Altitude in degrees ** XXX: Azimuth in degrees ** XX: Reception rating from 0 to 99, nil when the satellite is not being monitored ** **Repeat a maximum of 4 times, fields nil if less than 4 satellites in a sentence Version 2.0 and Version 2.3: *hh: Sentence checksum

MSK: MSK receiver interface
Version 1.5 $GPMSK, X.X, M, X.X, M, Version 2.0 $GPMSK, X.X, M, X.X, M, *hh Version 2.3 $GPMSK, X.X, M, X.X, M, , *hh X.X: Beacon frequency (283.5-325.0 kHz) M: Choice of frequency: Manual X.X: Information output from the beacon: 100 or 200 bps M: Choice of information output: Manual
Version 2.0 and 2.3: *hh: Sentence checksum
RMB: Minimal information for navigation
Version 1.5 and 2.0 $GPRMB, A/V, 0.00,R, W- -W, C- -C, 4710.699,N, 00117.697,W, 001.3, 269.0, 000.0, A/V *hh Version 2.3 $GPRMB, A/V, 0.00,R, W- -W, C- -C, 4710.699,N, 00117.697,W, 001.3, 269.0, 000.0, A/V, a *hh A/V: Valid data = A, invalid = V 0.00,R: Cross track error (XTE) limited to 9.99 NM 4710.699,N, 00117.697,W: Latitude and longitude of the destination fix in thousandths of a minute 001.3: Distance to the destination limited to 999.9 NM 269.0: Azimuth toward the destination in degrees 000.0: Final speed to the destination in knots A/V: Arrival circle entered or perpendicular passed at waypoint *hh: Sentence checksum Version 1.5: W- -W: Identification of the original waypoint, in 4 letters C- -C: Waypoint identification in 4 letters Version 2.0: W- -W: Identification of the original waypoint, in 6 letters C- -C: Waypoint identification in 6 letters Version 2.3: W- -W: Identification of the original waypoint, in 6 letters C- -C: Waypoint identification in 6 letters a: Indication of the functioning mode of the DGPS A= Autonomous B= Differential C= Simulator D= Non valid data NOTE According to the NMEA standard, the RMB and RMC sentences must be transmitted simultaneously
RMC: Recommended minimum specific GPS/Transit data
Version 1.5 and 2.0 $GPRMC, 070206, A/V, 4710.756,N, 00115.580,W, 000.0, 134, 080498, 000,W *hh
Version 2.3 $GPRMC, 070206, A/V, 4710.756,N, 00115.580,W, 000.0, 134, 080498, 000,W,a *hh 070206: UTC time A/V: Valid fix = A, invalid = V 4710.756,N, 00115.580,W: Latitude and longitude, thousandths of a minute 000.0: Speed over the ground in knots 134: True course over the ground in degrees 080498: date 000,W: Compass correction *hh: Sentence checksum Version 2.3 a: Indication of the functioning mode of the DGPS A= Autonomous B= Differential C= Simulator D= Non valid data
VTG: Track made good and ground speed
Version 1.5 $GPVTG, 134,T, 000,M, 000.0,N, 000.0,K Version 2.0 $GPVTG, 134,T, 000,M, 000.0,N, 000.0,K *hh Version 2.3 $GPVTG, 134,T, 000,M, 000.0,N, 000.0,K,a *hh 134,T: True course in degrees 000,M: Magnetic course in degrees 000.0,N: Speed in knots 000.0,K: Speed in km/h Version 2.0: *hh: Sentence checksum Version 2.3 a: Indication of the functioning mode of the DGPS A= Autonomous B= Differential C= Simulator D= Non valid data *hh: Sentence checksum

(1) periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear; (2) batteries; (3) finishes; (4) installations or defects resulting from installation; (5) any damage caused by (i) shipping, misuse, abuse, negligence, tampering, or improper use; (ii) disasters such as fire, flood, wind, and lightning; (iii) unauthorized attachments or modification; (6) service performed or attempted by anyone other than an authorized Thales Navigations Service Center; (7) any product, components or parts not manufactured by Thales Navigation, (8) that the receiver will be free from any claim for infringement of any patent, trademark, copyright or other proprietary right, including trade secrets (9) any damage due to accident, resulting from inaccurate satellite transmissions. Inaccurate transmissions can occur due to changes in the position, health or geometry of a satellite or modifications to the receiver that may be required due to any change in the GPS. (Note: Thales Navigation GPS receivers use GPS or GPS+GLONASS to obtain position, velocity and time information. GPS is operated by the U.S. Government and GLONASS is the Global Navigation Satellite System of the Russian Federation, which are solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of their systems. Certain conditions can cause inaccuracies which could require modifications to the receiver. Examples of such conditions include but are not limited to changes in the GPS or GLONASS transmission.). These modifications are not covered by the warranty. Opening, dismantling or repairing of this product by anyone other than an authorized Thales Navigation Service Center will void this warranty.
6. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THALES NAVIGATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DELAY OR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY EVEN
THOUGH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OFTHALES NAVIGATION OR NEGLIGENT USAGE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL THALES NAVIGATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES, EVEN IF THALES NAVIGATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some national, state, or local laws do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 7. COMPLETE AGREEMENT This written warranty is the complete, final and exclusive agreement between Thales Navigation and the purchaser with respect to the quality of performance of the goods and any and all warranties and representations. THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH ALL OF THALES NAVIGATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM LOCALITY TO LOCALITY (including Directive 1999/44/EC in the EC Member States) AND CERTAIN LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 8. CHOICE OF LAW. This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of California, without reference to its conflict of law provisions or the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, and shall benefit Thales Navigation, its successors and assigns. This warranty does not affect the consumer's statutory rights under applicable laws in force in their locality, nor the customer's rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. For further information concerning this limited warranty, please call or write: 2002 Thales Navigation Inc. - 960 Overland Court - San Dimas, California, U.S.A. 91773 Phone: +1 909-394-5000, Fax: +1 909-394-7050 PN 631055-01-B