Nielsen-Kellerman ClearNav manuale d’uso

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  1  of  86      [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  2  of  86  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  3  of  86  Contents   1  Introduction  ............................................................................................................................... .........  9  1.1  Contributors  .............[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  4  of  86  2.1.10.1  USB  Flash  Drive  ............................................................................................................  26  2.1.10.2  Cambridge  Aero  Instruments  302  ........[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  5  of  86  3.1.3  On  a  RAM  Mounting  Arm  ...................................................................................................  33  3.2  GPS  Antenna  ......................................[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  6  of  86  4.2.2.7  Map  Icon  ......................................................................................................................  48  4.2.2.8  Simulator  Icon  ...................................[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  7  of  86  5.1  Transfer  Flight  Logs  from  the  ClearNav  to  the  PC  ......................................................................  81  5.1.1  Transferring  Flight  Logs  from ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  8  of  86  6.1.9  Select  the  desire d  Task  Type  ...............................................................................................  84  6.1.10  Enter  a  task  ..........................[...]

1 T m T 1 Intro d T hank  you  f o m any  innov a • Movi o o o o o o o o o • IGC  A • Final  • Pow e • Easy  T he  hardwa r • Simp • Easy  • Easy  • Inno v • Relia d uction  o r  purchasin a tive  featur e ng  map  dis p o Airports  o Airspace  o Terrain  o Rivers,  la k o Fi[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  10  of  86  We  hope  you  find  the  ClearNav  useful  and  that  it  increases  your  enjoyment  of  the  wonderful  sport  of  soaring.  Please  let  us  know  if ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  11  of  86  How  to  Interpret  the  Basic  Instructions Basic  Instructions  Detailed  Instructions Menu  button   Press  the  Menu  button to  access  the  Ribbon  Menu Setup  Menu [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  12  of  86  sections  but  also  incorporates  several  real  world  tutorials  which  should  help  you  get  the  most  out  of  your  ClearNav.  Please  don’t  be [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  13  of  86  provided  herein,  no  other  warranties,  expressed  or  implied,  are  made  with  respect  to  these  products,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  any  implied [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  14  of  86    [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  15  of  86  2.1.1 ClearNav  Display   The  ClearNav  “Display”  is  much  more  than  a  display.  It  includes:  • Large  and  bright  LCD  display  • Computer  runn[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  16  of  86  into  a  hazy  late  afternoon  sun.  This  increases  battery  drain,  so  the  display  is  normally  operated  at  its  nominal  luminance. • Weight:  ~1  lb ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  17  of  86  2.1.4 Nexus  Wiring  Board  The  Nexus  Wiring  Board  is  used  to  connect  a  variety  of  accessories  to  th e  ClearNav  system.  It  connects  to  the ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  18  of  86   The  back  side  of  the  Nexus  Wiring  Board  includes  the  DB ‐ 15  connector  that  is  used  to  connect  to  the  ClearNav  Display  and  sound  h[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  19  of  86   When  the  ClearNav  is  mounted  on  a  RAM  mounting  arm  the  Nexus  Wiring  Board  is  mounted  behind  the  instrument  panel  and  connected  to  th[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  20  of  86  2.1.5 ClearNav  In  Panel  Mounting  Kit  The  ClearNav  In ‐ Panel  Mounting  Kit  makes  it  possible  to  mount  the  ClearNav  Display  recessed  into  the  pa[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  21  of  86  problem  because  a  USB  Flash  Drive  can  be  used  for  transferring  files  through  the  panel  mounted  CAN/USB  Extension  cable.  2.1.6 RAM  Mount  Kit  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  22  of  86  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  23  of  86   2.1.7 ClearNav  DB15  Extension  The  ClearNav  DB15  Extension  cable  is  designed  to  connect  a  ClearNav  display  on  a  RAM  mount  to  the  Nexus  Wi[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  24  of  86     2.1.8 GPS  Antenna  The  ClearNav  has  a  built ‐ in  GPS  engine  but  an  external  antenna  is  required.  It  is  included  in  the  standard ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  25  of  86   2.1.9 Panel  Mounted  CAN/USB  Extension  The  Panel  Mounted  CAN/USB  Extension  brings  USB  and  RJ ‐ 22  connectors  out  to  a  convenient  panel  mounted  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  26  of  86  2.1.10.1 USB  Flash  Drive  A  USB  Flash  Drive  is  used  to:  • Transfer  waypoint,  airspace  and  other  data  files  to  the  ClearNav  • Download  flight [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  27  of  86  2.1.10.2 Cambridge  Aero  Instruments  302   The  Cambridge  302  is  a  great  companion  to  the  ClearNav.  The  following  data  can  be  received  from  t[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  28  of  86  2.1.10.3 FLARM   FLARM  is  a  collision  alert  system  that  is  popular  in  many  countries  outside  the  USA.  It  has  a  built ‐ in  GPS,  pressure ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  29  of  86  The  good  news  is  that  the  ClearNav  supports  several  types  of  waypoint  and  airspace  data  files  –  to  make  it  easy  to  find  data  for ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  30  of  86  support  multiple  attributes  for  each  waypoint.  Description:  http://data.naviter.si/docs/cup_format.pdf  Example  File:  http://soaringweb.org/TP /Albert_lea/albert7c.cup  2.3.2 Airsp[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  31  of  86  small  down  arrow  near  the  top  of  the  screen  to  go  “down  to  US  table  of  contents”.  Then  click  on  the  desired  state.  Then [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  32  of  86  Documents  /  Waypoints”  directory.  That  way  you  and  other  soaring  pilots  will  know  where  to  find  it.   2.3.4 Elevation  Data  Elevation  data [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  33  of  86  3 Installation  3.1 ClearNav  Display  3.1.1 On  Front  of  Panel  3.1.2 Recessed  into  the  Panel  3.1.3 On  a  RAM  Mounting  Arm  3.2 GPS  Antenna  3.3 Handheld  Remot[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  34  of  86  4 User  Interface  4.1 Remote  Control   The  handheld  remote  control  is  designed  to  fit  comfortably  into  your  hand  and  be  simple  and  intuitive  to[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  35  of  86  4.1.1 Zoom  In  (+)  Button   The  Zoom  In  (+)  button  is  used  to  increase  the  zoom  level  of  the  moving  map  display.  After  zooming  in ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  36  of  86  4.1.2 Zoom  Out  (  )  Button   The  Zoom  Out  ( ‐ )  button  is  used  to  decrease  the  zoom  level  of  the  moving  map  display.  After  zooming[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  37  of  86  4.1.3 Menu  Button   The  Menu  button  is  used  to  toggle  the  Ribbon  Menu  on  and  off.  The  Ribbon  Menu  appears  near  the  top  of  the  movi[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  38  of  86  4.1.4 Focus  Button  The  Focus  button  is  used  to  toggle  the  focus  between  the  Yellow  Select  Box  on  the  moving  map  and  the  Numerical  Info r[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  39  of  86  4.1.6 Arrow  Buttons   The  Arrow  button s  are  used  to  navigate  up,  down,  and  across  menus  and  to  move  the  Selection  Box  to  go  to  or [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  40  of  86  4.2 Navigation  Display  (moving  map,  etc.)  Overview  of  the  data  on  the  map    [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  41  of  86  4.2.1 Data  at  the  Top  of  the  Screen  There  are  3  data  windows  on  the  top  of  the  moving  map  display.  4.2.1.1 Destination  Window   The  De[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  42  of  86  optimizing  your  glide  angle.  However,  many  more  experienced  glider  pilots  consider  it  to  be  less  safe  than  leaving  the  MacCready  number  at ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  43  of  86  4.2.2 Ribbon  Menu  The  Ribbon  Menu  is  accessed  by  pressing  the  Menu  button  on  the  remote  control.  The  Left  and  Right  buttons  are  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  44  of  86  The  Left  and  Right  buttons  are  used  to  switch  between  the  Distance  List  Tab  and  the  Alphabetical  List  Tab  –  and  to  jump  to  t[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  45  of  86  Press  the  Up  button  to  increase  the  setting  by  1.  Hold  the  Up  button  to  scroll  the  number  up.  Press  the  Down  button  to ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  46  of  86  will  be  oriented  to  match  the  view  out  the  window.  North  Up  is  commonly  used  when  thermalling  to  keep  the  map  from  spinning  around[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  47  of  86  Window  by  pressing  either  the  Select  ,  Up  or  Down  button.  You  wo uld  think  that  you  would  need  to  press  the  Select  button  to[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  48  of  86  4.2.2.7 Map  Icon  The  Map  Icon  is  used  to  access  the  Show  on  Map  Window .   The  Show  On  Map  w indow  can  be  used  to  quickly  and ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  49  of  86  Map  Data  Display  Examples   • Airports  • Airspace  • Water  • Culture  (Cities,  roads,  etc.)  • Terrain  Data  • Airports  • Airspace  • Water  • Cult[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  50  of  86  viewed  out  the  window  match  the  data  displayed  on  the  map.  Others  will  prefer  to  turn  off  the  Water  data  to  reduce  screen  clutter. ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  51  of  86  4.2.2.8 Simulator  Icon  The  ClearNav  Simulator  is  a  great  way  to  play  with  the  ClearNav  on  the  ground.  It  allows  you  to  fly  the  little[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  52  of  86  4.2.2.9 Setup  Menus  (Brief  Introduction)  The  Setup  Menu  Icon  takes  you  to  the  Setup  Menus.  The  Setup  Menus  are  for  setup  items  that  ar[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  53  of  86  4.2.2.10 Ribbon  Options  Icon  The  Ribbon  Options  Icon  is  used  to  select  which  icons  to  display  in  the  Ribbon  Menu .   The  Ribbon  Optio[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  54  of  86  4.2.3 Numerical  Information  Area  (NIA)  The  Numeric  Information  Area  ( NIA )  is  found  at  the  bottom  of  the  moving  map  screen.  There  are  5  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  55  of  86  4.2.3.1 MacCready  Window  The  MacCready  Window  is  found  in  the  lower  left  corner  of  the  moving  map  screen  and  is  used  to  view  and  edit ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  56  of  86  Wind  Display  Options  The  Glide  Wind  and  Measured  Wind  can  be  displayed  in  2  ways.  • Large  Wind  Speed  Option  (default)  The  default  is[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  57  of  86  Press  the  Left  and  Right  buttons  to  put  the  focus  on  the  Glide  Wind  Window.   Press  the  Up  ,  Down  or  Select  button  a[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  58  of  86  Use  the  Up   and  Down  buttons  to  move  through  the  options  in  the  Wind  Set  Window  and  select  the  button.  Press  the  Select  b[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  59  of  86  number  to  display  most  of  the  time  as  you  “outsmart”  the  airmass.   Example  Calculation:  As  you  cruise  along  on  this  glide  the  Clea[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  60  of  86  Press  the  Up  ,  Down  or  Select  button  and  the  Vario  Display  Options  Window  will  appear.    or    Use  the  Up   and  Down ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  61  of  86  •  “No  Start”  is  displayed  if  no  task  has  been  started.   •  Since  Start  The  time  Since  Start  is  the  time  in  hours,  minutes  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  62  of  86  the  task.  It  is  the  Total  Task  Time  If  You  Turn  Here .  It  is  shown  regardless  of  which  of  the  parameters  you  select  for  displa[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  63  of  86  Window  –  Action  Tab  will  appear.     or    Use  the  Up   and  Down  buttons  to  move  through  the  options  in  the  Task  Windo[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  64  of  86  need  to  press  the  Start  Now  button.  The  only  reason  use  the  Start  Now  button  would  be  if  you  wanted  to  start  without  going  throug[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  65  of  86  important  to  remember  that  the  Achieved  Speed  will  probably  be  quite  a  bit  slower  than  the  speed  you  attain  during  the  remainder  of  the [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  66  of  86  • Using  Auto  /  Using  Manual  Button  The  Using  Auto  /  Using  Manual  button  is  connected  to  the  Predicted  Speed  values  that  are  displayed  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  67  of  86  4.2.3.5 Altitude  Window  The  Altitude  Window  or  or  is  displayed  in  the  lower  right  corner  of  the  screen.  It  can  display  several  altit[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  68  of  86  To  change  the  data  displayed  in  the  Altitude  Window  or  to  access  the  Alt.  Tab  or  Set  MSL  Tab :  Press  the  Focus  button   once  or[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  69  of  86  Activating  the  Selection  Box  (making  it  yellow)  The  Selection  Box  is  highlighted  with  a  yellow  border  when  it  is  active.  To  activate  it ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  70  of  86  4.2.4.2 To  View  Data  on  a  Nearby  Turnpoint  and  Start  Navigating  to  it  The  Selection  Box  makes  it  easy  to  select  a  nearby  airport  and [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  71  of  86  Press  the  Focus  or  button  to  return  to  the  moving  map.  4.2.4.3 Create  a  Mark  Point  A  Mark  Point  is  a  waypoint  that  is  created  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  72  of  86   Use  the  Up  ,  Down  buttons  to  select  “Mark  Point”  at  the  bottom  of  the  list  of  turnpoints.  Press  the  Select  button  to  ma[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  73  of  86   The  image  above  shows  how  a  Mark  Point  looks  on  the  map.  4.2.4.4 To  View  or  Disable  Nearby  Airspace  The  Selection  Box  can  be  used ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  74  of  86  Use  the  Right  button  to  switch  to  the  SUAs  tab.  Use  the  Up  ,  Down  buttons  to  move  through  the  list  of  airspace  sections.  No[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  75  of  86  4.2.4.5 To  Re  Enable  Airspace  that  has  been  Disabled:  Press  the  Focus  button  once  or  twice  until  the  yellow  box  is  displayed  around  the ?[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  76  of  86  4.2.5 Glide  Amoebae  The  Glide  Amoebae  (plural  form  of  Glide  Amoeba)  are  powerful  graphical  display  items  which  make  it  obvious  at  a  glance  h[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  77  of  86   Example  showing  the  Glide  Amoebae  in  flat  terrain  In  flat  terrain  the  Glide  Amoebae  are  simple  circles  that  are  offset  by  the  wind.  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  78  of  86    [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  79  of  86  4.2.6 MSL  Altitude  Glide  Ring  The  MSL  Altitude  Glide  Ring  can  be  displayed  on  the  map  to  show  how  far  you  can  glide  descending  down  [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  80  of  86  To  access  the  settings  for  the  MSL  Glide  Ring  go  to:  Menu  button  /  Setup  Menu  Icon  /  Personal  Preferences  Tab  /  Final  Glide [...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  81  of  86  4.2.8 Airspace  Warning  Window  4.3 Using  the  map  4.3.1 Change  Destination  4.3.1.1 Using  the  Waypoint  List  4.3.1.2 Using  the  Map  4.3.1.2.1 FindingInformationonNe[...]

NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  82  of  86  You  can  then  copy  the  files  from  your  computer’s  hard  drive  onto  the  USB  Flash  Drive.  Waypoint  files  should  be  copied  into  the  “M[...]

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NK  ClearNav  Manual  •  Version  0.5  •  July  3,  2008  Page  85  of  86  6.2 A  Typical  Day  at  the  Gliderport  6.2.1 Power  up  6.2.2 Enter  a  task  or  two  6.2.3 Fly  a  task  6.2.4 After  landing  –  transfer  the  flight  lo[...]

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