TRACKER 5500, 5500i
5100 and 5100i
C H A R T P L O T T E R S
Installation and
Operation Manual
English .............2
Español ..........41
Português ......79
TRACKER 5100i
TRACKER 5500
TRACKER 5500i
TRACKER 5100
NAVMAN
Contents
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 6
1-1 Care ............................................................................................................................ 6
1-2 Plug-in cards ............................................................................................................... 6
1-3 Removing and replacing the display unit ...................................................................... 7
2 Basic operation ............................................................................................... 8
2-1 Turning on and off / auto power ................................................................................... 9
2-2 The main displays........................................................................................................ 9
2-3 Backlight and display contrast ................................................................................... 10
2-4 Man overboard (MOB) ............................................................................................... 10
2-5Alarms ....................................................................................................................... 10
2-6 Simulate mode........................................................................................................... 10
2-7 Navigating ................................................................................................................. 11
3 Chart ............................................................................................................... 12
3-1 Chart display ............................................................................................................. 12
3-1-1 Chart modes ..................................................................................................... 12
3-1-2 Latitude and longitude ....................................................................................... 13
3-1-3 Chart scale ........................................................................................................ 13
3-1-4 The compass .................................................................................................... 13
3-1-5 Chart symbols ................................................................................................... 13
3-1-6 Chart information............................................................................................... 13
3-1-7 Find nearby services ......................................................................................... 13
3-1-8 Change the data display and compass display .................................................. 13
3-2 Distance and bearing calculator ................................................................................. 14
3-3 Goto .......................................................................................................................... 14
3-4 Projected course ....................................................................................................... 15
3-5 Tracks and tracking ................................................................................................... 15
4 Fuel display ................................................................................................... 16
5 Data display ................................................................................................... 16
6 Highway display ............................................................................................ 17
7 Satellites ........................................................................................................ 17
7-1 Satellite display .......................................................................................................... 18
8 Tides display.................................................................................................. 19
9 Waypoints ...................................................................................................... 20
9-1 Waypoints display...................................................................................................... 20
9-2 Managing waypoints .................................................................................................. 20
9-2-1 Creating a new waypoint .................................................................................... 20
9-2-2 Moving a waypoint ............................................................................................. 21
9-2-3 Editing a waypoint ............................................................................................. 21
9-2-4 Displaying a waypoint on the chart..................................................................... 21
9-2-5 Deleting a waypoint ........................................................................................... 21
9-2-6 Deleting all waypoints ........................................................................................ 21
9-2-7 Changing a waypoint’s data ............................................................................... 21
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10 Routes .......................................................................................................... 22
10-1 Routes display ......................................................................................................... 22
10-2 Managing routes ...................................................................................................... 22
10-2-1 Creating a new route ....................................................................................... 22
10-2-2 Editing a route ................................................................................................. 23
10-2-3 Displaying a route on the chart ........................................................................ 23
10-2-4 Deleting a route ............................................................................................... 23
10-2-5 Deleting all routes ............................................................................................ 23
10-3 Navigating a route .................................................................................................... 23
10-3-1 Starting a route ................................................................................................ 23
10-3-2 Skipping a waypoint in a route ......................................................................... 23
10-3-3 Cancelling a route ........................................................................................... 23
11 User card display......................................................................................... 24
12 About display............................................................................................... 25
13 Setup menu.................................................................................................. 25
13-1 System setup........................................................................................................... 25
13-2 Chart setup .............................................................................................................. 27
13-3 DGPS setup ............................................................................................................ 28
13-4 Fuel Setup ............................................................................................................... 28
13-5 Track setup ............................................................................................................. 29
13-6Alarms setup ........................................................................................................... 29
13-7 Units setup .............................................................................................................. 30
13-8 Comms setup .......................................................................................................... 30
13-9 Time setup............................................................................................................... 30
13-10 Simulate setup ....................................................................................................... 31
14 Systems of several instruments ................................................................ 31
15 Installation ................................................................................................... 32
15-1 What comes with the TRACKER ............................................................................. 32
15-2 Options and accessories ......................................................................................... 32
15-3 Installation ............................................................................................................... 33
Appendix A - Specifications ............................................................................ 36
Appendix B - Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 38
Appendix C - Glossary and navigation data .................................................. 39
Appendix D - How to contact us ....................................................................119
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Important
It is the owner's sole responsibility to install and use the instrument in a manner that will not cause
accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing
safe boating practices.
Global Positioning System: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US government
which is solely responsible for its operation, accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to
changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment anywhere in the world
including the TRACKER. Whilst the NAVMAN TRACKER is a precision navigation instrument, it can be
misused or misinterpreted, which can result in its use being unsafe. To reduce the risk of misusing or
misinterpreting the TRACKER, the user must read and understand all aspects of this Installation and
Operation manual. We also suggest that the user practice all operations using the built in simulator
before using the TRACKER at sea.
Electronic Chart: The electronic chart used by the TRACKER is an aid to navigation and is designed to
supplement the use of official government charts not replace them. Only official government charts
supplemented by notices to mariners contain the information required for safe and prudent navigation.
Always supplement the information provided by the TRACKER with other plotting sources such as
observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings. Should the information not agree
then the discrepancy must be resolved before proceeding any further.
Fuel Computer: Fuel economy can alter drastically depending on the boat loading and sea conditions.
The fuel computer should not be the sole source of information concerning available fuel onboard and
the electronic information should be supplemented by visual or other checks of the fuel load. This is
necessary due to possible operator induced errors such as forgetting to reset the fuel used when filling
the tank, running the engine with the fuel computer not switched on or other operator controlled actions
that may render the device inaccurate.Always ensure that adequate fuel is carried onboard for the intended
trip plus a reserve to allow for unforeseen circumstances.
NAVMAN NZ LIMITED DISCLAIMSALL LIABILITY FORANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT INAWAYTHAT
MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information
relating to the product (Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language
(Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English
language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation.
This manual represents the TRACKER as at the time of printing. Navman NZ Limited reserves the right
to make changes to specifications without notice.
Copyright © 2002 Navman NZ Limited, New Zealand, all rights reserved. NAVMAN is a registered trademark
of Navman NZ Limited.
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1 Introduction
The TRACKER receives information from the GPS
system and displays the boat’s position and speed.
TRACKER chartplotters
NAVMAN’s TRACKER chartplotters are compact,
ruggedly built, highly integrated navigation instruments.
They have been designed to be easy to use. Complex
navigation functions can be performed with a few key
presses, taking the hard work out of navigation.
The TRACKER can navigate to a point or can navigate
along a route. When the boat is navigating to one of
these points, the TRACKER displays course
information for the helmsman to follow.
This manual covers these NAVMAN chartplotters:
TRACKER 5500
The TRACKER can control an autopilot and can
display depth information from a depth sounder. With
an optional fuel kit, the TRACKER becomes a
sophisticated yet easy to use fuel computer. Navigation
data can be saved to a plug-in user card so that it can
be easily transferred to another NAVMAN chartplotter.
Colour display, external GPS antenna.
TRACKER 5500i
Colour display, internal GPS antenna.
TRACKER 5100
Greyscale display, external GPS antenna.
TRACKER 5100i
The TRACKER is part of the NAVMAN family of
instruments, which includes instruments for speed,
depth, wind and repeaters. These instruments can be
connected together to form an integrated data system
(see section 14).
Greyscale display, internal GPS antenna.
The TRACKER has a built-in chart of the world,
suitable for route planning and general interest. To
see chart details for a region, plug in a C-MAP™ chart
card (an electronic chart).
For maximum benefit, please read this manual
carefully before installing and using the unit. Special
terms are explained in appendix C.
1-1 Care
Cleaning and maintenance
Plug-in cards
Caution should be used when cleaning theTRACKER,
and especially the screen of the TRACKER. Only use
a clean sponge or chamois soaked in fresh water and
mild detergent. Never use a dry cloth as this may drag
dried salt crystals across the screen resulting in
scratching. Do not use any form of abrasive cleaner,
solvent, petrol or other chemical cleaner.
Handle plug-in cards carefully. Keep them in their
protective cases when not plugged into the TRACKER.
If a card gets dirty or wet, clean it with a damp cloth
or mild detergent.
Keep the card holder in place in the display unit at all
times to prevent moisture from entering the card
compartment.
Push the dust cover over the display when the
TRACKER is turned off.
1-2 Plug-in cards
The TRACKER can use two kinds of plug-in cards:
C-MAP™ chart card have chart details required
for navigating in a particular region. When a chart
card is plugged in, the extra details automatically
appear on the TRACKER’s chart display.
C-MAP™ user cards are used to store navigation
data. Each user card expands the TRACKER’s
memory and allows the data to be transferred to
another TRACKER easily (see section 11).
When a card is inserted or removed it does not matter
if the TRACKER is turned on or off.
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Changing the plug-in card
Gold contacts under here
1
2
3
4
Card
Holder
Pull card holder out of
TRACKER.
Pull any card out of holder.
Put card in case.
Push new card into holder.
Ensure the gold contacts
are on the outer edge and
underneath (see above).
Keep the card’s case.
Push card holder fully into
TRACKER.
Warning: Keep the holder in place in the TRACKER at all times to prevent
moisture from entering card compartment.
1-3 Removing and replacing the display unit
If the display unit is bracket mounted then the display
unit can easily be removed and replaced for security
or protection.
Replacing the display unit
1
Remove the dust covers from the plugs. Plug
the black plugs into their sockets on the back
of the display unit:
Removing the display unit:
Match the colour on the end of the plug to
the colour of the nut on the socket.
Hold the plug against the socket and rotate
the plug until it slides into the socket.
Lock the plug in place by pushing the
locking collar towards the socket and
turning it a quarter turn clockwise.
Nothing will be damaged if a cable is plugged
into the wrong socket by mistake.
1
Turn the TRACKER off by holding
display turns off.
until the
2
3
Push the dust cover over the display unit.
Hold the display unit with one hand. Loosen
the knob on the mounting bracket and carefully
lift the unit off the mounting bracket.
The display unit has some cables plugged into
the back.
Unplug each black plug by turning the locking
collar a quarter turn anticlockwise and pulling
the plug out.
If there is a gold plug, unscrew the locking
collar anticlockwise and pull the plug out.
Push the attached dust covers over the
exposed ends of the plugs to protect them.
Store the display unit in a safe place, such as
the optional NAVMAN carry bag.
4
2
If the unit has a gold plug:
Plug it into its socket on the back of the
display unit.
Hand tighten the locking collar clockwise -
do not overtighten.
5
6
3
4
Hold the display unit in place on the mounting
bracket shaft, with the rubber washer clamped
between the bracket and the display unit.
Adjust the tilt and rotation of the display for
best viewing and hand tighten the knob on the
mounting bracket. Remove the dust cover.
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2 Basic operation
Overview of the keys
ESC Go back to an earlier menu or display. Any changes
are ignored.
DISP Show a menu of the main TRACKER displays. To go
to a display, select it from the menu (see section 2-2).
,
,
,
Cursor keys, to move the cursor or the
selection highlight.
MENU Show a menu of the options for the current display.
Press MENU again to display the setup menu (see
section 13).
ENT Start an action or accept a change.
Zoom in and display a smaller area of the chart in
more detail.
Zoom out and display a bigger area in less detail.
Create an instant waypoint at the boat position (see
section 9-2-1).
Man overboard (MOB, see section 2-4).
Turn TRACKER on and off (see section 2-1); adjust the
display (see section 2-3).
Keys
In this manual:
Press means to push the key for less than a second.
Hold means to hold the key down.
The internal beeper beeps when a key is pressed (to disable
or enable the beep, see section 13-1).
To select an item in a menu
The TRACKER is operated by selecting items from menus
shown on the display.
1
2
Press
or
to move the highlight to the item.
to select the item.
Press ENT or
Change a number or word
To change a number or word on the display:
1
Press
or
to move the highlight to the digit or
letter to change.
Press or to change the digit or letter.
2
3
Repeat the above step to change any other digits or
letters.
Press ENT to accept the change.
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2-1 Turning on and off / auto power
2
If necessary, adjust the display to be easy to
read (see section 2-3).
Auto power
If the TRACKER is wired for auto power (see section
15-3), then the TRACKER automatically turns on and
Read the warning and press ENT.
off with the boat power, and can not be turned on or
off manually.
3
The satellite display is shown.
Either wait for the GPS receiver to start up
and the status to change from ‘acquiring’ to
‘GPS fix’ (see section 7).
Turning on manually
If the TRACKER is not wired for auto power, turn the
unit on by pressing
.
Or press ESC.
4
The TRACKER chart is displayed (see section 3).
Startup
After the TRACKER has been turned on:
Turning off manually
If the TRACKER is not wired for auto power, turn the
unit off by holding down until the display turns off.
1
The unit displays a title display for a few
seconds, then beeps again and displays a
navigation warning.
2-2 The main displays
After you have turned the TRACKER on, it shows
the satellite display until the GPS receiver gets a GPS
fix, then displays the Chart. The Chart is the display
that you will normally use for navigation.
To use one of the other main displays, press DISP
for the display menu and select a display to use.
To return to the chart display, press ESC.
The main displays
Chart (navigation)
See:
Display menu
Chart
Section 3
Fuel (fuel computer)
Data (numeric data)
Highway (boat path)
Satellite (GPS data)
Tides (tide chart)
Waypoints
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Fuel
Data
Highway
Satellite
Tides
Waypoints
Routes
User C-card
About
Routes
Section 10
User card
Section 11
Section 12
About
Press DISP for
display menu
To select a display:
i press
or
to
highlight the display
ii press ENT to go to
the display
Press ESC to
return to
chart display
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2-3 Backlight and display contrast
1
Press
briefly to show the display controls.
3
To change the display contrast (TRACKER
5100 or 5100i):
2
The display and keys are backlit, with sixteen
brightness levels.
i
Press
to choose Contrast.
or to adjust the contrast.
To change the backlight, press
(brighter)
(dimmer) or
ii Press
4
Press ENT to accept the new values.
2-4 Man overboard (MOB)
The MOB feature saves the boat’s position and then
navigates back to this point. To do this:
No: The TRACKER immediately starts
navigating back to the MOB waypoint.
Yes: The TRACKER asks if the boat is to go to
1
Press
.
the MOB waypoint. Select:
The TRACKER beeps four times and stores
the boat’s position as a waypoint called MOB.
Yes: to immediately start navigating to
the MOB waypoint.
2
The TRACKER changes to the chart display,
with the MOB waypoint at the centre of the
chart.
Warning: This might result in a
sudden and dangerous turn.
No: to allow time to disengage the
autopilot; then use Goto to navigate
back to the MOB waypoint
(see section 3-3) .
The chart zooms in for accurate navigation. If
the chart can not show the required small
scale, the TRACKER changes to plotter mode
(a white display with crosshatching, and no
chart details, see section 13-2).
To cancel MOB or set another MOB.
3
If the autopilot output is off (see section 13-8)
the TRACKER immediately starts navigating
back to the MOB waypoint.
1
2
Press again to display a menu.
Select an option from the menu.
If the autopilot output is on, the TRACKER
asks if the autopilot is active. Select:
Tip: The MOB waypoint remains on the chart after
the MOB has been cancelled. To delete the MOB
waypoint, (see section 9-2-5).
2-5 Alarms
When the TRACKER detects an alarm condition, it
displays a warning message on the display, the
internal beeper sounds and any external beepers or
lights operate.
The TRACKER has five user settable alarms: arrival
radius, anchor, XTE, danger and low fuel (see section
13-6).
In addition, the TRACKER has a fixed alarm for loss
of GPS/DGPS fix.
Press ESC to clear the alarm. The alarm will sound
again if the alarm condition occurs again.
2-6 Simulate mode
Simulate mode allows a user to become familiar with
the TRACKER off the water. In Simulate mode, the
data from the GPS receiver and other sensors is
ignored and the TRACKER generates this data
internally to simulate the movement of the boat.
Otherwise, the TRACKER functions normally.
To see if the TRACKER is in Simulate mode, press
DISP and select Satellite. If it is in Simulate mode,
then it shows Simulate at the top left of the display.
To start and stop Simulate mode, (see section 13-10).
Warning: Never have Simulate mode on when
the TRACKER is navigating on the water.
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2-7 Navigating
The TRACKER has two ways of navigating, going
straight to a point or following a route.
Following a route
A route is a list of waypoints that the boat can follow
(see section 10).
Enter waypoints at points of interest before starting
to navigate (see section 9-2-1).
1
2
3
To create waypoints before creating the route,
use the waypoints display (see section 9-2-1).
Tip: create a waypoint at the start of the trip to
navigate back to.
To create a route, go to the chart or routes
display (see section 10-2-1).
Goto: Going straight to a point
The TRACKER can navigate straight to a waypoint
or to any arbitrary point:
To start the route, see section (10-3-1).
The chart, data and highway displays show
navigation data. The chart shows:
1
In the chart display, move the cursor to the
destination point to navigate to (see section 3-1-1).
The boat position
.
2
Start navigating using the Goto function from
the chart menu (see section 3-3).
The waypoint at the end of the current leg
marked with a circle.
The chart, data and highway displays show
navigation data. The chart shows:
The boat’s plotted course along the leg.
Two CDI lines, parallel to the boat’s plotted
course (see appendix C, CDI).
The boat position
.
The destination point marked with a circle.
If the TRACKER is connected to an autopilot,
the TRACKER will send data to the autopilot to
steer the boat to the destination.
The boat’s plotted course to the
destination.
If the XTE alarm is enabled, an alarm will
sound if the boat deviates too much from its
intended course (see section 13-6).
Two CDI lines, parallel to the boat’s plotted
course (see appendix C, CDI).
If the TRACKER is connected to an autopilot,
the TRACKER will send data to the autopilot to
steer the boat to the destination.
If the arrival radius alarm is enabled, then,
when the boat comes within the arrival radius
of the waypoint at the end of the current leg, an
alarm will sound (to set the arrival radius
alarm, see section 13-6).
If the XTE alarm is enabled, an alarm will
sound if the boat deviates too much from its
intended course (to set the XTE alarm, see
section 13-6).
4
The TRACKER stops navigating to the
waypoint at the end of the current leg and
starts the next leg of the route:
3
4
If the arrival radius alarm is enabled, then,
when the boat comes within the arrival radius
of the destination, an alarm will sound to show
that the boat has reached the destination (to
set the arrival radius alarm, see section 13-6).
a
When the boat comes within 0.025 nm of
the waypoint.
b
c
Or when the boat passes the waypoint.
To stop the Goto, (see section 3-3).
Or if the waypoint is skipped (see section
10-3-2).
5
When the boat has reached the final waypoint,
or to stop the boat following the route at any
time, cancel the route (see section 10-3-3).
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3 Chart
The chart display is the most important of the TRACKER’s displays, showing the chart, the boat’s position
and course, and navigation data.
3-1 Chart display
A typical chart display shows:
Data display. To turn the
data off or on or to change
what data is displayed, see
section 3-1-8.
Compass display
(see section 3-1-4).
To turn the compass off
or on, see section 3-1-8.
The chart. To change the
types of information
displayed, (see section
13-2).
Typical waypoint
(see section 9).
Boat position
(see section 3-1-1)
Boat track
(see section 3-5)
The cursor
(see section 3-1-1).
Boat course and CDI lines
(see appendix C, CDI)
Boat is going to the
waypoint called FISH06.
Sea
Land
Distance and bearing of
cursor from boat.
Chart is in cursor mode, press ESC to return to
centre on boat mode (see section 3-1-1)
Press midway between two of the cursor keys
to make the cursor move diagonally.
Hold a cursor key down to make the cursor
move continuously across the display.
In Cursor mode:
3-1-1 Chart modes
The Chart has two modes, centre on boat mode and
cursor mode. These are explained below.
Centre on boat mode
To switch to centre on boat mode in the chart display,
press ESC. The boat is at the centre of the chart.
As the boat moves through the water, the chart
automatically scrolls to keep the boat in the centre
of the chart. The cursor (see below) is turned off.
Cursor mode
The distance (+RNG) and bearing (+BRG) of
the cursor from the boat are displayed at the
bottom, left corner of the display.
The chart does not scroll as the boat moves.
If the cursor reaches the edge of the display,
the chart will scroll.
The keys
,
,
and
are called cursor keys.
For example, hold down
to move the cursor
To switch to cursor mode in the chart display, hold
down a cursor key. The cursor appears and moves
away from the boat:
to the right side of the display and the chart will
scroll to the left.
Press the key which points in the direction that
the cursor will move, for example press
move the cursor down.
to
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3-1-2 Latitude and longitude
Latitude and longitude can be displayed at the top of
the chart. Normally the position is the boat’s position,
and the latitude has a boat symbol to show this:
3-1-6 Chart information
To see stored data about a point on the chart (for
example, a chart symbol):
1
2
3
Move the cursor to that point on the chart.
Press MENU and select Chart info.
A menu of objects is displayed:
Latitude
36° 29.637' S
Longitude
175° 09.165' E
i
Select an object to display.
Degrees
ii Press ESC to return to the menu. Select
other objects.
Minutes, to 3 decimal places
(about 2 m (6 ft) resolution)
iii Finally, press ESC to return to the chart.
If the cursor has been moved in the last ten seconds,
then the position is the cursor’s position, and the
latitude has a cursor symbol to show this:
3-1-7 Find nearby services
To find and display nearby services:
1
To see services near the boat’s position, press
ESC to switch to centre on boat mode. To see
services near a different point, move the cursor
to that point on the chart.
+ 36° 29.684' S
175° 09.201' E
2
3
Press MENU and select Find.
Select the type of service. There are three
types of service:
Warning: When reading the boat position,
make sure the position is not the cursor position.
3-1-3 Chart scale
Ports
A list of ports is displayed. Select the port
to display.
To search for a port:
Press
to zoom in and display a smaller area of
the chart in more detail. Press
display a bigger area in less detail.
to zoom out and
i
Press MENU and select Find.
The chart scale can be displayed (e.g. scale = 8 nm,
see below). The scale is the vertical distance across
the currently visible chart area. For example if the
scale is 8 nm then a portion of chart eight nautical
miles high is currently displayed.
ii Enter some or all of the letters of the
port name. Press ENT.
Port services
Select the type of service to find.
i
ii A list of places with this service are
displayed. Select the place to display.
3-1-4 The compass
A compass can be displayed at the top of the chart
(see section 3-1-8).
Tide stations
A list of tide stations is displayed. Select
the station to display. The chart redraws
with the tide station centred. To now
display a tide chart (see section 8) for the
station:
When the boat is navigating to a point, the compass
shows the bearing to the destination (BRG) in the
middle and the boat’s course over ground (COG),
for example here BRG is 4° and COG is 12°:
i
Press MENU and select Chart info.
BRG (red)
COG
ii Select Tide height.
3-1-8 Change the data display and
compass display
Numeric data and a compass can be displayed at
the top of the chart display. To change these:
Otherwise the compass shows the boat’s COG in
the middle, for example here COG is 12°:
1
2
Press MENU and select Data header.
To turn the data display off or on:
3-1-5 Chart symbols
COG
i
Select Data.
ii Select Off or On.
3
To choose the size of the numbers:
i
Select Size.
ii Select:
Small: displays three fields per line and
The chart will show symbols, such as waypoints and
chart symbols. When the cursor is placed over a
symbol for at least two seconds, a data window
appears at the bottom left of the display with
information about the symbol.
up to four lines.
Large: displays two fields per line and
up to four lines.
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4
To change the data display:
Select Data setup.
ii Change a data field:
i
a
b
c
Press the cursor keys to highlight the
field.
Press ENT to display a menu of the
data that can be shown in the field.
Select the data to show in the field;
select None to leave the field empty.
iii Repeat the above step to set the other data
fields. Press ESC.
Tip: If less than four lines are used, the
numeric data will take up less of the chart area.
5
6
To turn the compass display off or on:
i
Select Compass.
ii Select Off or On.
Finally, press ESC to return to the chart display.
3-2 Distance and bearing calculator
The distance and bearing calculator can plot a course
ofoneorseverallegsandtoshowthebearingandlength
the bearing and length of the leg, as well as
the total distance along the course. Press ENT.
ofeachleg, aswellasthetotaldistancealongthecourse.
The completed course can be converted into a route.
4
To remove the last leg from the course, press
MENU and select Remove.
To use the distance and bearing calculator:
5
Repeat the above two steps to enter the whole
course.
1
2
Press ESC until the chart display is displayed.
Press MENU and select Distance.
6
7
To save the new course as a route, press
MENU and select Save. This also saves any
new points on the course as new waypoints,
with default names. If necessary, edit the route
later (see section 10-2-2) and edit any new
waypoints later (see section 9-2-3).
Move the cursor to the start of the first leg. It
does not matter if this point is a waypoint or
not. Press ENT.
3
To add a leg to the course, move the cursor to
the end of the leg. It does not matter if this
point is a waypoint or not. The display shows
Finally, press ESC to return to the chart display.
3-3 Goto
Goto is a simple way of navigating straight to one
point.
Warning: Make sure the course does not pass
over land or dangerous waters.
2
The TRACKER starts navigating to the
destination (see section 2-7). The chart shows:
The destination point marked with a circle.
The boat’s plotted course to the
To start the Goto
1
Choose the point to go to:
To go to a waypoint or to any point on the
chart:
destination.
Two CDI lines, parallel to the boat’s plotted
course (see appendix C, CDI).
i
Press ESC until the chart display is
displayed.
ii Move the cursor to the destination.
iii Press MENU and select Goto.
To go to a waypoint from the waypoints
display:
To cancel a Goto
1
Press ESC until the chart display is displayed.
2
Press MENU and select Cancel goto.
i
Press DISP and select Waypoints.
ii Press or to highlight the
destination waypoint.
iii Press MENU and select Goto.
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3-4 Projected course
If Projected course is turned on, then the TRACKER
will display the projected position based on the
course over ground (COG), speed and a specified
time. To turn Projected course on and off and to set
the time, see section 13-2.
Projected position
Boat’s projected course
Boat position
3-5 Tracks and tracking
Tracking records the boat’s position to memory at
regular intervals, which can be:
Time intervals
Interval
1 sec
Track 1
Track 2, 3, 4 or 5
8 minutes
1.4 hours
Time intervals.
33 minutes
5.5 hours
33 hours
Or distance intervals.
10 sec
1 min
The track of where the boat has been can be
displayed on the chart. The TRACKER can display
one track while recording another.
8 hours
Distance intervals
To work with tracks, (see section 13-5).
The TRACKER can store five tracks:
Interval
0.01
1
Track 1
Track 2, 3, 4 or 5
20
2,000
5
Track 1 can hold up to 2000 points and is intended
to record the normal progress of the boat.
500
10
20,000
5,000
Tracks 2, 3, 4 and 5 can hold up to 500 points
each and are intended to record sections to be
retraced accurately, for example entering a
river mouth.
The track lengths are in the current
distance units, for example nm.
Tip: Record the tracks in good conditions.
When recording is on and the track becomes full
then recording continues and the oldest points in the
track are deleted. The maximum length of a track
depends on the selected track interval: a small
interval will give a shorter, more detailed track and a
long interval will give a longer, less detailed track, as
shown in these examples:
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4 Fuel display
To use the fuel display, the optional fuel kit must be
installed and the fuel data set up (see section 13-4).
To go to the fuel display, press DISP and select Fuel.
The fuel display shows:
Used: The total fuel used since it was reset to 0 by
the Clear Used command (see section 13-4).
Remaining:The amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank(s).
Flow: The fuel consumption. For twin engine
installations, the fuel flow for each engine is shown
separately. This is useful for checking that both
engines are under the same load.
Economy: The distance travelled per unit of fuel
used. The units are set by the units selected for speed
and fuel. Adjust throttle and trim for best economy.
The bigger the number the better the economy.
Speed: Boat speed over ground.
Range: The estimated distance that the boat is able
to travel, based on fuel remaining and current fuel
consumption.
Warnings:
Fuel economy can change drastically depending on boat loading and sea conditions. Always
carry adequate fuel for the journey plus a sufficient reserve.
Each time fuel is added or removed use the fuel setup menu (see section 13-4) to record the
fuel or else fuel remaining and the low fuel alarm will be meaningless!
5 Data display
The data display has eight large numeric data fields,
four lines with two fields per line.
To go to the data display, press DISP and select Data.
Change what data is displayed
1
Press MENU and select Data setup.
2
Change a data field:
i
Press the cursor keys to highlight the field.
ii Press ENT to display a menu of the data
that can be shown in the field.
iii Select the data to show in the field; select
None to leave the field empty.
3
4
Repeat the above step to change other fields.
Finally, press ESC to return to the data
display.
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6 Highway display
The highway display has a bird’s eye view of the
boat’s course to a destination:
To go to the highway display, press DISP and select
Highway.
Warning: The highway display does not show
land, dangerous waters or chart symbols.
The highway display shows:
Six numeric data fields.
To change what data is displayed, see below.
Destination waypoint.
Boat’s plotted course to destination.
CDI lines, parallel to the boat’s plotted course
(see appendix C, CDI). The CDI lines are like a highway
over the water where the boat will move.
Boat position is at the bottom, centre of the display.
CDI scale
iii Select the data to show in the field; select
None to leave the field empty.
Repeat the above step to change other fields.
Finally, press ESC to return to the highway
display.
Change the numeric data display
1
In the highway display, press MENU and select
Data setup.
3
4
2
Change a data field:
i
Press the cursor keys to highlight the field.
ii Press ENT to display a menu of the data
that can be shown in the field.
7 Satellites
GPS worldwide navigation
DGPS
TheUSGovernmentoperatestheGPSsystem. Twenty-
four satellites orbit the earth and broadcast position and
time signals. The positions of these satellites are
constantly changing. The GPS receiver analyses the
signals from the closest satellites and calculates exactly
where it is on earth. This is called the GPS position.
ADGPSsystemusescorrectionsignalstoremovesome
of the errors in the GPS position. The TRACKER can
use one of two types of DGPS system:
WAAS and EGNOS DGPS
WAAS and EGNOS are two satellite based DGPS
systems. The correction signals are broadcast by
satellites and are received by the TRACKER’s
standard GPS antenna. The accuracy of the
corrected GPS position is typically better than 5 m
(16 ft) for 95% of the time.
The accuracy of the GPS position is typically better than
10 m (33 ft) for 95% of the time. A GPS antenna can
receive signals from the GPS satellites when it is almost
anywhere on earth.
WAAS covers all of the USAand most of Canada.
EGNOS will cover most of Western Europe when
it becomes operational about the end of 2003. To
enable WAAS and EGNOS DGPS, (see
section 13-3).
GPS antennas
TRACKERs5500iand5100ihavebuiltinGPSantennas;
TRACKERs 5500 and 5100 are usually connected to
theexternalGPSantennasupplied. AllTRACKERshave
a sensitive 12-channel receiver built in. The receiver
tracks signals from all satellites visible above the horizon
and uses measurements from all satellites more than
5° above the horizon to calculate the position.
Differential beacon DGPS
Differential beacons are land based radio
transmitters that broadcast correction signals
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that can be received by a special receiver on the
boat. Differential beacons are usually only
installed near ports and important waterways,
and each beacon has a limited range. The
accuracy of the corrected GPS position is
typically better than 2 to 5 m (6 to 16 ft).
Startup
Each time a GPS receiver is turned on, it normally takes
about 50 seconds before it outputs the first position.
Under some circumstances it will take up to two minutes
or longer.
To use differential beacon DGPS, the TRACKER
must be installed with an external DGPS antenna,
such as the NAVMAN DGPS 1 (see section 15-3).
7-1 Satellite display
The satellite display has information about the GPS
satellites and GPS position.
When the TRACKER is turned on, the satellite
display is shown automatically while the GPS
antenna starts up.
To go to the satellite display, press DISP and select
Satellite.
Status of GPS antenna, for example Acquiring, GPS fix, No
GPS. If the unit is in Simulate mode it displays Simulate (see
section 2-6).
The satellite display shows:
Positions of visible GPS
satellites:
Time & date from GPS
satellites. Time is local time
(UTC (GMT) plus local
offset, see section 13-9).
Outer circle is horizon
Inner circle is 45°
elevation
Centre is directly above
HDOP: The error in the
GPS position caused by
satellite geometry. A low
value indicates a more
precise fix, a high value a
less precise fix.
North is at top of
display
If the boat is moving, COG
is a line from centre.
Signal strengths of up to
twelve visible GPS
satellites. The higher the
bar the stronger the signal.
Boat position.
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8 Tides display
The tides display shows tide information at a tide
station for the selected date.
4
5
Press MENU and select Chart info.
Select Tide height.
To go to the tides display for the tide station nearest
to the boat, press DISP and select Tides.
Choosing the date of the tide chart
1
Press MENU.
To go to the tides display for any tide station:
2
Select Today, Next day or Prev day.
1
From the chart display, press MENU and
select Find.
To choose a different date from these, select
Set date, edit the date, press ENT.
2
3
Select Tide stations.
A list of tide stations are displayed. Select the
tide station to display. The chart redraws with
the tide station centred.
The tides display shows data for the chosen date:
Tide station name
Distance from boat
Moon phase for moon at
the current time on the
chosen date.
Current time
Chosen date for display
Tide chart
Night
Dusk
Day
Night
Dawn
Day
Tide height cursor. Press
or
to move cursor
Tide height
up and down. Height of
cursor.
Time of day, 0 to 24 hrs
Times on selected date.
Time cursor.
Press
or
to move
cursor sideways.
Time of cursor
Tide height at that time.
Height and time of highest high water and
lowest low water on tide chart.
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9 Waypoints
A waypoint is a position of interest that is saved by
the TRACKER, for example a fishing spot or a point
on a route. The TRACKER can have up to 500
waypoints. A waypoint can be created, changed or
deleted. A waypoint has:
A type:
Normal: A normal waypoint can be
navigated to or included in a route.
Danger: A danger waypoint is a point to
avoid. If the boat comes within the danger
radius of a danger waypoint the unit can
sound an alarm (see section 13-6).
A name (up to eight characters).
An icon showing what kind of waypoint it is.
The available icons are:
A display option:
Controls how the waypoint is displayed when
the Waypoints setup option is set to Selected
(see section 13-2):
Off: The waypoint is not displayed.
Icon: The waypoint icon is displayed.
I+N (Icon and Name): The waypoint icon
and name are displayed.
If there are many waypoints, use this feature to
select which waypoints are displayed on the
chart.
Note: the other choices for the “Waypoints”
setup option are “Hide all” (no waypoints are
displayed on the chart) and “Show all” (all the
waypoints are displayed on the chart) (see
section 13-2).
A position.
A colour (TRACKER 5500, 5500i) for the
waypoint symbol and name on the chart.
9-1 Waypoints display
To go to the waypoints display, press DISP and select
Waypoints (see right).
The waypoints display is a list of the waypoints that
have been entered, each with waypoint symbol,
name, latitude and longitude, distance and bearing
from the boat, type and display option.
9-2 Managing waypoints
Warning: Do not create a navigation waypoint
on land or in dangerous water.
9-2-1 Creating a new waypoint
Creating a new waypoint from any display
Press . A new waypoint is created at the boat
position with the default name and data. To
change the default data, (see section 9-2-3).
Creating and editing a new waypoint from the
chart display
1
To create a waypoint at the boat position, press
ESC to switch the chart to centre on boat
mode (or press , see above).
Or, to create a waypoint at a different point,
move the cursor to that point on the chart.
Press MENU and select New waypoint.
A new waypoint, with the default name and
data is created.
2
3
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Change the waypoint data if necessary (see
section 9-2-7). Select Save.
9-2-4 Displaying a waypoint on the
chart
This goes to the chart display, and shows the
selected waypoint at the centre of the display.
Creatinganewwaypointfromthewaypointsdisplay
1
2
3
In the waypoints display, press MENU and
select Create.
A new waypoint, with a default name and data,
is created at the boat position.
Change the waypoint data if necessary (see
section 9-2-7). Select Save.
1
2
In the waypoints display, press
highlight the waypoint to display. Press MENU
and select Display.
The TRACKER switches to the chart display, with
the selected waypoint at the centre of the chart.
or
to
Note: Waypoints can also be created when a route
is created (see section 10-2-1).
9-2-5 Deleting a waypoint
A waypoint can not be deleted if the boat is navigating
to it or if the waypoint is used in more than one route.
A waypoint that is used in one route can be deleted.
9-2-2 Moving a waypoint
Moving a waypoint from the chart display
1
In the chart display, move the cursor to the
waypoint to move.
Warning when a waypoint is deleted from a
route, check that the changed route does not
cross land or dangerous waters.
2
3
Press MENU and select Move.
Move the cursor to the new position and
press ENT.
Deleting a waypoint from the chart display
1
In the chart display, move the cursor to the
waypoint to delete.
Press MENU and select Delete.
Select Yes to confirm.
Moving a waypoint from the waypoints display
To move a waypoint from the waypoints display, edit
the waypoint (see section 9-2-3) and change the
latitude and longitude.
2
3
Deleting a waypoint from the waypoints display
9-2-3 Editing a waypoint
1
In the waypoints display, press
or
to
Editing a waypoint from the chart display
highlight the waypoint to delete. Press MENU
and select Delete.
1
In the chart display, move the cursor to the
waypoint to edit.
2
Select Yes to confirm.
2
3
Press MENU and select Edit.
Change the waypoint data (see section 9-2-7).
Select Save.
9-2-6 Deleting all waypoints
1
In the waypoints display and press MENU and
select Delete all.
Editing a waypoint from the waypoints display
2
Select Yes to confirm.
1
In the waypoints display, press
or
to
highlight the waypoint to edit. Press MENU and
select Edit.
Change the waypoint data (see section 9-2-7).
Select Save.
9-2-7 Changing a waypoint’s data
To change the waypoint data when it is displayed in
a window:
2
1
Select the data to change.
Press ENT.
Use the cursor keys to change the data.
Press ENT.
2
3
If necessary, repeat the above step to change
other data.
Select Save.
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10 Routes
Aroute is a list of waypoints that the boat can navigate
along. Routes can be created, changed and deleted.
The TRACKER can navigate along a route in either
direction. Waypoints on the route can be skipped.
The TRACKER can have up to 25 routes. Each route
can have up to 50 waypoints. A route can:
Routes are a powerful feature when the TRACKER
is connected to an autopilot, allowing the vessel to
be automatically guided along the route.
Start and stop at the same waypoint .
Include waypoints more than once.
Warning: Make sure that routes do not cross
land or dangerous water.
10-1 Routes display
The routes display is a list of the routes that have
been entered, each with route name, start waypoint,
end waypoint, number of legs and total distance.
To go to the routes display, press DISP and select
Routes.
10-2 Managing routes
Warning: After creating or changing a route,
display the route on the chart and check that it
does not cross land or dangerous water.
ii Move the cursor to where the new route
waypoint will be.
iii Press ENT.
5
To insert a waypoint in the route:
i
Move the cursor to the chosen leg to insert
the waypoint.
10-2-1 Creating a new route
A. Creating a new route from the chart display
While creating the route:
ii Press MENU and select Insert.
iii Move the cursor to where the new route
waypoint will be.
iv Press ENT.
To move a waypoint in the route:
Press
or to change the range; scroll the
chart by moving the cursor to the edge of the
chart.
6
7
i
Move the cursor to the waypoint to move.
A data box at the top, left of the display shows
the route name and total distance. If the cursor
is near a leg, it shows the length and bearing
of the leg as well.
ii Press MENU and select Move.
iii Move the cursor to where the waypoint will be.
iv Press ENT.
To remove a waypoint from the route:
i
The legs of a route must start and end at
waypoints. If a leg does not start or end at an
existing waypoint then a new waypoint will be
created automatically (to change the new
waypoint data, see section 9-2-7).
Move the cursor to the waypoint to remove
from the route.
ii Press MENU and select Remove. The
waypoint is removed from the route, but the
waypoint is not deleted.
Repeat this process until the route is finished.
Review the route and check that the route does
not cross land or dangerous water.
Then press ESC.
Or, to delete the route that is being created:
i
ii Select Yes to confirm.
1
2
In the chart display, press MENU and select
New route.
The route is given a default name:
8
i
Change the name if necessary.
ii Select Ok.
3
To enter the first leg of the route:
Press MENU and select Delete.
i
Move the cursor to the start of the route
and press ENT.
ii Move the cursor to the end of the first leg
and press ENT.
Tip:The distance and bearing calculator can also
be used to enter a course and save it as a route (see
section 3-2).
4
To add a waypoint at the end of the route:
i
Press ENT.
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B. Creating a new route from the routes display
10-2-2 Editing a route
1
2
3
In the routes display, press MENU and select
Create.
A new route, with a default name and no
waypoints, is displayed.
Editing a route from the chart
1
2
3
In the routes display, select the route to edit.
Press MENU and select Edit on chart.
The selected route is displayed on the chart,
with a circle around the first waypoint.
Edit the route as described in section 10-2-1 A,
starting at step 4.
To change the route name:
i
Select the route name at the top of the
display and press ENT.
ii Change the name if necessary.
iii Press ENT.
Editing a route from the routes display
1
In the routes display, press
or
to
4
To insert a waypoint in the route:
highlight the route to edit. Press MENU and
select Edit.
i
Select where the waypoint will be:
To insert the first waypoint in a new
route, select Leg 1.
2
3
The selected route is displayed: the route
name and a list of the waypoints.
Edit the route as described in section 10-2-1 B,
starting at step 3.
To insert a waypoint at the end of the
route, select the unused leg at the end
of the list of waypoints.
Otherwise, select the waypoint to insert
the new waypoint in front of.
ii Press ENT. A list of waypoints is displayed.
Select the waypoint to use.
As waypoints are inserted, the distance and
bearing of each leg is shown automatically. If
the route has more waypoints than will fit on
10-2-3 Displaying a route on the
chart
This goes to the chart display, and shows the
selected route at the centre of the display.
1
2
In the routes display, press
highlight the route to display. Press MENU and
select Display.
It returns to the chart display, with the selected
route displayed.
or
to
the display, press
To remove a waypoint from the route:
Select the waypoint to remove.
or
to see them.
5
i
ii Press MENU and select Remove.
Repeat this process until the route is finished.
Press ESC.
Display the route on the chart (see section 10-
2-3) and check that the route does not cross
land or dangerous water.
10-2-4 Deleting a route
6
7
8
1
In the routes display, press
or
to
highlight the route to delete. Press MENU and
select Delete.
2
Select Yes to confirm.
10-2-5 Deleting all routes
1
In the routes display, press MENU and select
Delete all.
2
Select Yes to confirm.
10-3 Navigating a route
10-3-1 Starting a route
10-3-2 Skipping a waypoint in a route
To skip a waypoint when the boat is navigating along
a route:
To start the boat navigating along a route:
1
2
In the routes display, press
highlight the route to use. Press MENU and
select Start.
or
to
In the chart display, press MENU and select Skip.
The TRACKER starts navigating straight towards the
next waypoint on the route.
The TRACKER asks for the direction to
traverse the route.
Warning: Skipping a waypoint with the
autopilot on might result in a sudden course
change.
Select Forward (the order the route was
created) or Reverse.
3
It displays a chart with the route marked and
starts navigating from the start of the route.
10-3-3 Cancelling a route
To stop the boat navigating along a route:
In the chart display, press MENU and select
Cancel route.
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11 User card display
A C-MAP™ user card is an optional plug-in card
that can store data files (see section 1-2). There
are three types of files: waypoints, routes or a track.
To go to the user card display, press DISP and
select User card.
The user card display has:
File list
AlistofthefilesonanyusercardintheTRACKER.
Waypts, Routes
The number of waypoints and routes
currently in the TRACKER.
Track 1 to Track 5
The number of points in tracks 1 to 5
currently in the TRACKER.
Note:
To save TRACKER data onto the user card,
use the Save command (see below).
Data stored on the user card and shown on
the file list is not available to be used by the
TRACKER until loaded into the TRACKER
with the LOAD command (see below).
Saving TRACKER data to the user
card
A routes file: The new routes are added to any
existing routes in the TRACKER. If a new route
has the same name as an existing route but
has different data then the TRACKER asks
which route to keep.
This saves all the TRACKER’s waypoints, all the
TRACKER’s routes or one of the TRACKER’s
tracks to one file on the user card.
1
2
3
4
Press MENU and select Save.
Select Waypts, Routes or Tracks.
For Tracks, select the track number to save.
The new file is created. Change the name if
required. The new file appears in the file list.
A track file: The new track will replace the
existing track in the TRACKER.
To load a file to the TRACKER:
1
2
Select the file to load.
Press MENU and select Load.
Loading data from the user card to
the TRACKER
Deleting a file from the user card
This loads one file from the user card to the
TRACKER:
1
2
3
Select the file to delete.
Press MENU and select Delete.
Select Yes to confirm.
A waypoints file: The new waypoints are
added to any existing waypoints in the
TRACKER. If a new waypoint has the same
name as an existing waypoint but has
different data, the TRACKER displays both
waypoints. Select:
Reading the file information
This reads the file names from the user card and
displays them. Reading does not load any file data
into the TRACKER.
1
2
Press MENU and select Card.
Select Read.
Skip: Do not load the new waypoint.
Replace: Load the new waypoint and
replace the existing one.
Skip all: Do not load any new waypoints
which have the same names as existing
waypoints.
Rplc. all: Load all new waypoints which
have the same names as existing
waypoints; the new waypoints replace the
existing waypoints.
Formatting the user card
Formatting prepares a user card for use. Format the
card if there is an error message saying that the card
is not formatted.Any data files on the card are deleted.
1
2
3
Press MENU and select Card.
Select Format.
Select Yes to confirm.
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Sorting the file names
This sorts the displayed file names.
1
2
Press MENU and select Sort.
Select sort by Name, Type or Time.
12 About display
To go to the about display, press DISP and select
About.
The about display shows:
The software version and date.
The world chart version.
Any card fitted.
The number of waypoints, routes and tracks
in the TRACKER.
Wiring information for the TRACKER
connectors.
In the unlikely event of having to contact a NAVMAN
dealer for service, quote the software version
number and date.
13 Setup menu
making any changes to the data in these menus.
The TRACKER has a number of advanced navigation
features which are set up through the setup menu.
We recommend that you become familiar with the
operation of the unit using the default settings before
To display the setup menu, press MENU until the
setup menu is displayed.
13-1 System setup
Language
Keybeep
Enable or disable the beep when a key is pressed.
Select the language for the displays. The options
are English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Dutch,
Swedish, Portuguese and Finnish.
Factory reset
Resets all the TRACKER setup menu data back to
the factory default settings as shown on the setup
menu map. Any waypoints, routes or tracks are not
deleted.
Colours (TRACKER 5500, 5500i)
Select the colour scheme for the LCD display. The
options are:
After the reset, the TRACKER displays an installation
menu of setup data:
Normal
Sunlight: Brighter colours, more visible in
1
2
Select the language to use.
Change the setup data if necessary:
sunlight.
Night: Reversed colours for night, to preserve
night vision.
i
Select the data item to change.
ii Use the cursor keys to change the data.
iii Press ENT.
Paper: Simulates the colours of a paper chart.
3
When the setup data is correct, press ESC.
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Setup menu map, with factory default settings in brackets
System
Language (English)
Colours (Normal)
Keybeep (On)
Rotation (North up)
Projected course (Off)
CDI scale (0.1 nm)
Factory reset
Chart
Plotter mode (Off)
Map datum (WGS84)
Map shift (None)
Waypoints (Selected)
Lat.Lon Grid (Off)
Boundaries (On)
Names (On)
Bathymetric Lines (On)
Spot soundings (On)
Attention Areas (On)
Water Features (On)
Water depth
Depth Area Limit 1: (6 m)
Depth Area Limit 2: (51 m)
Bath & Sndgs Min: (0 m)
Bath & Sndgs Max: (15 m)
Lights (On)
Nav-Aids (Int)
Land Features (On)
GPS
Fuel
Internal GPS (On)
DGPS Source (None)
Restart GPS
Tank full
Set remaining
Clear Used
Static Navigation (Off)
Position Filter (Off)
Speed Filter: (5)
Tank size (0)
Num Engines (0)
Fuel cal
Course Filter: (4)
Flow filter (5 seconds)
Track
Record (1)
Arrival radius (Off)
Anchor alarm (Off)
XTE alarm (Off)
Danger alarm (Off)
Low fuel (Off)
Display (1)
Plotting Interval (Distance)
Distance (0.1 nm)
Time (10 seconds)
Memory used
Alarms
Delete track
Units
Distance (nm)
Speed (kn)
Autopilot out (Off)
Autopilot data
Comms
Depth (m)
NavBus (On)
Fuel (litres)
NavBus group (0)
Compass (°M)
Temperature (°C)
Wind (true)
Time
Simulate (Off)
Mode (Normal)
Speed (1 kn)
Heading
Local offset (0)
Time format (24 hour)
Date format (dd/MMM/yy)
Simulate
Route
Setup menu
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13-2 Chart setup
Either select Map datum and select the datum
for the local chart. See appendix A for a list of
the available datums. WGS84 is the default
datum, and the datum most commonly used on
paper charts.
Rotation
The options for chart rotation are:
North up: North is always at the top of the
chart display.
Track up: The chart is rotated so that the boat
direction is to the top of the display. This option
is useful for navigating narrow harbours or
rivers. The TRACKER asks for a course
deviation; this is how much the boat direction
needs to change to make the chart redraw.
Or, if the correct datum is not available, retain
the WGS84 datum and apply a map shift (see
below).
Map shift
Map shift is a correction applied to the TRACKER’s
positions so that they match a chart’s positions.
Tip: If the chart redraws too frequently,
increase the course deviation setting.
Warning: Map shift is for eliminating minor
offsets. It should not be used if the correct datum
is available. Use map shift with caution: incorrect
application will cause incorrect boat positions.
Course up: This option is only available if the
boat is navigating to a destination. The chart is
rotated so that the plotted course to the
destination is vertical.
Set map shift
1
Move the boat to a known point on the chart,
for example a marina berth.
In the Chart setup menu, select Map shift.
Move the cursor to the position on the chart
where the boat actually is.
Projected course
The TRACKER can estimate the course after a given
time, based on the current speed and heading (see
section 3-4). The options are 2 minutes, 10 minutes,
30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours or Off.
2
3
4
Press ENT to set the new map shift. The boat
will now be displayed at its actual location.
CDI Scale
The CDI Scale is described in appendix C, CDI. The
options are 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 and 10.0
distance units.
Clear map shift
Clearing the map shift removes any map shift from
the TRACKER’s positions.
Plotter mode
1
2
In the Chart setup menu, select Map shift.
Press MENU and select Clear.
Occasionally it is desirable to use a chart scale which
is not available on a chart card. Examples are:
To zoom in to a small scale to track very small
boat movements.
Waypoints
Controls how waypoints are displayed on the chart.
The options are:
If there is no detailed chart for an area, for
example when crossing an ocean.
Hide all: No waypoints are displayed.
If Plotter mode is On, then if the chart zooms to a
scale which is not available, the TRACKER will enter
plotter mode and will only display the boat position
and track (if enabled). Chart and map information
will no longer be displayed and the display is white
with black crosshatch lines.
Show all: All waypoints are displayed.
Selected: Waypoints with their display option
set to Icon or I+N (Icon and Name) are
displayed (see section 9).
Chart display options
The other chart setup options allow an extensive
range of chart card features to be shown. Configure
the most useful display format.
For normal use, turn Plotter mode to Off.
Map datum and map shift
Satellite derived positions on the TRACKER are
based on a worldwide reference (datum) known as
WGS84. Most paper charts are based on WGS84.
However, some paper charts are not based on
WGS84, which results in an offset between a position
on the TRACKER and the same position plotted on
the paper chart.
Bathymetric Lines and soundings
Chart cards contain a large amount of spot sounding
and depth contour data. This can be selectively
displayed by turning Bathymetric Lines and Spot
Soundings on, then selecting the range to display
with Bath and Sndgs Min and Max.
AttentionAreas
Areas of importance, such as restricted anchorages
and shallow areas, are highlighted asAttentionAreas.
To match the TRACKER’s positions with a local chart
that is not based on WGS84:
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The options are:
Surface to Depth area limit 1:
Shallow water colour.
Depth area limit 1 to Depth area limit 2:
Medium water colour.
Below Depth area limit 2:
Deep water colour.
On: displays attention area boundaries and
information icons
Off: does not display attention area boundaries
or information icons
.
.
Note: In some early chart cards the information icons
are inactive.
The actual water colours depend on the LCD colour
scheme in use (see section 13-1).
Depth area limits (TRACKER 5500, 5500i)
The depth area limits control the chart water colours
for different depths. There are three water colours:
13-3 DGPS setup
Internal GPS
Disable or enable the TRACKER’s internal GPS
receiver. Disable this if a non-standard GPS antenna
that sends NMEA data is installed.
Static Navigation
The displayed speed and course become erratic
when the boat stops. Turn Static navigation On to
display speed and course as zero when the boat is
stopped.
DGPS Source
Position, Speed and Course Filter
Waves and wind cause the boat position, speed and
course to fluctuate slightly. To give stable readings,
the TRACKER calculates these values by taking
several measurements and averaging them.
Enables or disables the satellite based DGPS
correction (see section 7). The options are None or
WAAS/EGNOS. Do not enable WAAS/EGNOS
outside their coverage areas or the accuracy of the
position might be degraded.
WAAS covers all of the USA and most of Canada.
EGNOS will cover most of Western Europe when it
becomes operational about the end of 2003.
A lower value averages measurements over a
shorter period of time. This gives the most
accurate value but has the most fluctuations.
A higher value averages measurements over a
longer period of time. This gives the most
stable value but will ignore some true speed
changes.
Restart GPS
Restarts the internal GPS receiver for servicing or
troubleshooting. The GPS receiver takes up to three
minutes to restart. The satellite display shows the
status of the GPS receiver (see section 7).
Set the Position, Speed and Course filters to the
lowest values which give stable readings. The range
of each filter is 1 to 60 seconds or Off (0).
13-4 Fuel Setup
To use these fuel features first purchase and install
the optional single or twin engine fuel kit.
Tank Full
Select Tank full each time the tank is filled full.
When asked for confirmation, Select Yes.
Whenever fuel is added or removed from the tank,
use this menu:
Set Remaining
Enter the amount of fuel now in the tank after it has
been partly filled or fuel has been removed.
If the tank is filled, select Tank Full.
If the tank is partly filled or fuel removed:
1
Before adding or removing the fuel, go to
the fuel display and note how much fuel is
in the tank.
Clear Used
Select Clear Used to set Used (the amount of fuel
used) to zero. Do this to restart measuring the amount
of fuel used.
2
3
Note how much fuel is added or removed.
When asked for confirmation, Select Yes.
Calculate how much fuel is now in the tank
by adding or subtracting the two figures.
Tank Size
Enter the capacity of the fuel tank.
4
Select this menu and enter how much fuel
is now in the tank in Set Remaining.
Num Engines
Set the number of engines to None, One or Two.
If None is selected the fuel features are turned off.
Warning: Do this each time fuel is added or
removed or else fuel remaining and the low fuel
alarm will be meaningless!
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5
Check the actual amount of fuel used per
engine. The easiest way to do this is to refill
the tank(s) to the original level(s) and record
the value(s) shown on the fuel dispenser.
Select Fuel Cal. The amount of fuel that the
TRACKER has measured is displayed.
Change the number to the actual fuel amount
used. (Repeat for the other engine in a twin
engine installation).
Fuel Cal
Without calibration the error in fuel measurements
can be up to ± 10%. Calibration can reduce the error
substantially. For twin engine installations calibration
of each transducer is required.
Calibrating the fuel transducer requires accurate
measurement of the fuel used. This is easiest with a
small portable tank. It should be noted that due to air
pockets, it is very difficult to fill underfloor tanks to
the same level twice. At least 15 litres (4 US gallons)
should be used to ensure an accurate calibration.
(The more fuel used, the more accurate the
calibration will be.) Each transducer in a twin engine
installation must be calibrated separately. This may
be done at the same time with two portable tanks, or
at different times using one tank at a time.
Flow Filter
Normally engines do not draw fuel from the tank at a
steady rate. To give a stable fuel flow reading, the
TRACKER calculates the flow values by taking several
measurements and averaging them. The flow filter
sets the period over which the fuel flow is averaged,
and can be set from 1 to 180 seconds or Off.
The procedure is:
Set the flow filter to the lowest value which give a
stable flow. Usually a value of 10 to 15 seconds will
give a satisfactory result for carburettor engines. Fuel
injected engines may require a larger value.
1
2
Select Clear Used to set Used to zero.
Connect the measurement tank(s) to the
engine(s) via the fuel transducer(s).
3
Run the engine(s) at normal cruising speed until
at least 15 litres (4 US gallons) is indicated
(30 litres [8 US gallons] for twin engines).
This setting affects the Flow rate and Economy
displays. It does not affect the fuel used measurement.
13-5 Track setup
Tracking records and displays the boat’s course on
the chart (see section 3-5).
Distance
Select the distance plotting interval: 0.01, 0.05, 0.1,
0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 or 10.0 distance units.
Record
Off: The TRACKER stops recording a track.
1 to 5 (select a track number): The TRACKER
starts recording the boat’s course into the
selected track.
Time
Select the time plotting interval: 1, 5, 10 or 30 seconds
or 1 minute.
Memory used
The percentage of memory used in the track being
recorded.
Display
Off: No track is shown on the chart.
1 to 5 (select a track number): The selected
track is shown on the chart.
Tip: Use the user card display to check the number
of points recorded in each track (see section 11).
Plotting Interval
The options are Distance or Time.
Delete track
1
2
Select the track number to delete (1 to 5).
Select Yes to confirm.
The data in the selected track is deleted.
13-6 Alarms setup
For alarm operation, see section 2-5. To turn off an
b
Or when the boat is navigating a route and the
boat comes within the arrival radius of a
waypoint in the route.
To enable the alarm, enter an arrival radius (up
to 9.99 distance units).
alarm which is sounding, press ESC.
Arrival radius alarm
When the arrival radius alarm is enabled, an alarm
will sound:
To disable the alarm, set the arrival radius to Off (0).
a
When the boat is going to a point and the boat
comes within the arrival radius of the
destination.
Anchor alarm
When the anchor alarm is enabled, an alarm will
sound when the boat moves by more than the anchor
alarm distance.
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To enable the alarm, enter an anchor alarm
distance (up to 9.99 distance units). The
TRACKER saves the current boat position.
To disable the alarm, set the anchor alarm to
Off (0).
To enable the alarm, set the XTE alarm to On.
To disable the alarm, set the XTE alarm to Off.
Danger alarm
When the danger alarm is enabled, an alarm will
sound when the boat comes within this distance of a
danger waypoint.
The minimum usable setting of the alarm is
determined by the accuracy of the global positioning
system, typically within 10 m (33 ft).
To enable the alarm, enter an danger alarm
distance (up to 9.99 distance units).
To disable the alarm, set the danger alarm to
Off (0).
Warning: Do not rely on the anchor alarm as
the only anchor watch.
Low fuel alarm
When the low fuel alarm is enabled, an alarm will
sound when the fuel remaining in the tank is less
than the low fuel value.
XTE alarm
When the XTE alarm is enabled, an alarm will sound
when the boat is navigating to a point and the distance
from the boat to the plotted course (XTE) is more
than CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) scale (see
appendix C, CDI).
To enable the alarm, enter a low fuel value.
To disable the alarm, set the low fuel value to Off.
13-7 Units setup
Distance units
Fuel units
Options are litres, US gal (US gallons) or Imp gal
(Imperial gallons).
Options are nm (nautical miles), mi (statute miles)
or km (kilometres).
Speed units
Options are kn (knots), mph (miles per hour) or kph
(kilometres per hour).
Compass
The options are °T (True north) or °M (Magnetic
north).
Depth units
Options are ft (feet), fm (fathoms) or m (metres).
13-8 Comms setup
Autopilot out
NavBus
Disable or enable the NMEA output to an autopilot
or other instrument.
Off: NavBus is disabled. One of the NavBus
connector pins becomes a NMEA input line
(see sections 14 and 15-3).
Autopilot data
Displays a list of the NMEA sentences that can be
sent to an autopilot. Turn each Off or On as required.
On: NavBus is enabled.
NavBus group
Enter the NavBus backlight group number (the range
is 0 to 4, see section 14).
13-9 Time setup
Local offset
Time format
The difference between local time and UTC (GMT).
Change local offset when daylight saving time starts
and ends. The range is 0 to ± 13 hours, in 30 minute
steps.
The options are 24 hour or 12 hour.
Date format
The options are dd/MMM/yy, MMM/dd/yy,
dd/MM/yy or MM/dd/yy.
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13-10 Simulate setup
Simulate mode is a way of becoming familiar with
the TRACKER (see section 2-6).
Demo
Simulates the boat moving along a route at a
given speed. When it reaches one end it
retraces the route in the other direction. Before
setting this mode enter at least one route (see
section 10-2-1). The options are:
Warning: Never have simulate mode on when
the TRACKER is navigating on the water.
Simulate
Turn simulate mode Off or On.
Speed: The simulated boat speed to use.
Route: The route to follow.
Press MENU and select simulate.
To turn simulate mode on from this menu:
Select On or Off.
1
If turning Normal mode on, go to the chart
display. To start the simulation from the boat
position, press ESC to switch to centre on boat
mode. To start the simulation from a different
point, move the cursor to that point on the
chart.
In the Simulate setup menu, select Simulate
and turn it on.
Select Mode and set it to Normal or Demo.
Select and enter the other data required for
simulate:
Mode
There are two choices for Mode:
Normal
Simulates the boat moving from the selected
start point (see step 1 above) at the given
speed and heading. The options are:
2
Speed: The simulated boat speed to use.
3
4
Heading: The simulated bearing for the
boat to follow.
Normal requires Speed and Heading.
Demo requires Speed and Route.
Tip: To calculate a heading, use the cursor
(see section 3-1-1).
Tip: As the boat moves, vary Heading to
simulate the boat moving off course.
14 Systems of several instruments
Several NAVMAN instruments can be connected
together to share data. There are two ways of
connecting instruments together, NavBus or NMEA.
If the backlight is changed in an instrument in
group 0 then no other instruments are affected.
If an alarm sounds, mute it by clearing the
alarm on any instrument which can display that
alarm.
NavBus
NavBus is a NAVMAN proprietary system that allows
NavBus and the TRACKER
systems of multiple instruments to be built using a
single set of transducers. When instruments are
connected by NavBus:
The TRACKER can display depth data if it is
connected to a depth instrument.
If the units, alarms or calibration are changed
in one instrument, then the values will
automatically change in all other instruments
of the same type.
NMEA
NMEA is an industry standard, but is not as flexible
as NavBus as it requires dedicated connections
between instruments. The TRACKER can:
Each instrument can be assigned to a group of
instruments (see section 13-8). If the backlight
is changed in an instrument in group 1, 2, 3 or
4 then the backlight will automatically change
in the other instruments in the same group.
Receive and display depth data.
Receive data from a GPS antenna.
Send GPS position and other navigation data
to an autopilot or other instrument.
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15 Installation
Correct installation is critical to the performance of
the unit. There are two components to install, the
TRACKER and a GPS antenna. In addition, install
the optional fuel kit to use the TRACKER as a fuel
computer.
The TRACKER can be wired for auto power so that
it automatically turns on and off with the boat power
and can not be turned on or off manually. Wire auto
power if the fuel option is installed, so that the
TRACKER records all the fuel that is used (see
section 15-3).
The TRACKER can:
Drive external beepers or lights for the alarm.
Send and receive data from other NAVMAN
instruments connected via NavBus. The
backlight setting is shared (see section 14).
Send NMEA data to an autopilot or other
instrument.
It is vital to read the entire installation section of this
manual and the documentation that comes with the
antenna and any other units before starting
installation.
Accept and display NMEA data from a depth
sounder.
15-1 What comes with the TRACKER
Standard configuration
TRACKER display unit, with a holder for plug-
in cards and blanking cap for fuel connector.
Dust cover for display unit.
Mounting bracket.
Flush mount kit (TRACKER 5500, 5100).
Power/data cable.
NAVMAN 1300 GPS antenna (TRACKER
5500, 5100 only; TRACKER 5500i, 5100i have
a built in GPS antenna).
Warranty card.
This Installation and Operation manual.
Screws.
15-2 Options and accessories
C-MAP™ chart cards.
5 m (16 ft) extension cable for NAVMAN 1300
GPS antenna.
C-MAP™ user cards for storing data.
Second station kit. Allows a bracket mounted
TRACKER to be used at another place in the
boat (contains second mounting bracket and
cables).
Fuel kit for single or twin petrol/gasoline
engines.
If a fuel kit is installed, wire auto power on so
that the TRACKER is on all the time the engine
is on and no fuel consumption is missed (see
section 15-3).
REPEAT 3100 repeater.
NAVMAN carry bag.
Beepers with built-in drivers or lights. The
TRACKER output is switched to ground,
30 V DC and 200 mA maximum. If the beepers
and lights require more than 200 mA, fit a
relay.
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15-3 Installation
Warning: Ensure that any cut holes will not
weaken the boat. If in doubt, consult a qualified
boat builder or marine engineer.
GPS antenna
The TRACKER 5500 and 5100 require the supplied
external GPS antenna to be fitted.
Fit the antenna
Display unit
1
Find a suitable location for the antenna:
Mount the antenna with a good view of the
sky and horizon. The view should not be
blocked by large parts of the
1
Find a suitable location for the display unit:
There are two mounting arrangements:
Flush mounting requires a solid panel
with access behind for wiring and mounting
screws. Do not flush mount a TRACKER
5500i or 5100i.
superstructure.
The unit can be under glass, perspex,
fibreglass or fabric, but not under metal or
wood.
Mount the antenna away from any source
of electrical signals or noise. Do not mount
the antenna within 3 m (10 ft) of a radio
transmitter antenna or within 0.5 m (20") of
the plane of a radar antenna.
Do not fit the antenna too high, such as up
a mast, or rocking will cause errors in
speed and bearing.
Do not mount the antenna where it can be
used as a hand hold, where it will interfere
with the operation of the boat or where it
might be submerged.
Bracket mounting requires a panel for
mounting the bracket. The bracket can be
rotated and tilted.
Choose a location that is easily seen and not
exposed to the direct sun or water. If possible,
mount the display unit in front of the navigator
or to the left of the navigator because the LCD
display is more readable from these positions.
Keep the unit away from any source of
electrical signals or noise.
For the TRACKER 5500i or 5100i, with the
internal GPS antenna:
The display unit must have a good view of
the sky and horizon. The view should not
be blocked by large parts of the
The maximum antenna cable length is
15 m (49 ft).
superstructure.
If a location might not be suitable, follow the
installation instructions below but mount the
antenna and antenna cable temporarily,
without drilling any fixing holes. If the system
does not work properly, change the antenna
location until it works properly. Then install the
antenna and cable permanently.
Fit antenna in place.
The unit can be under glass, perspex,
fibreglass or fabric, but not under metal or
wood.
Do not mount the unit within 3 m (10 ft) of a
radio transmitter antenna or within 0.5 m
(20") of the plane of a radar antenna.
For flush mounting:
2
2
3
i
Cut a hole in the bulkhead for the display
unit using the flush mount template.
Run the cable between the antenna and the
display unit:
ii Drill four holes for the mounting studs
using the flush mount template.
iii Screw the four studs into the brass inserts
in the back of the display unit.
iv Sit the display unit in place and fit the
washers and nuts to the studs.
Keep the cable away from sources of
electrical signals or noise.
Do not cut the antenna cable; if necessary,
fit one 5 m (16 ft) extension cable.
Do not crush or pinch the antenna cable.
Secure the cable at regular intervals.
For bracket mounting:
i
Hold the bracket in place and mark the
screw holes.
Optional fuel kit
Fit the fuel kit following the instructions that come
with the kit.
ii Drill the screw holes and screw the bracket
in place with the screws provided. Do not
overtighten the screws or the display unit
might not rotate.
Installation of a DGPS antenna
In areas where satellite differential(WAAS/EGNOS)
is not available an optional combined GPS/DGPS
antenna may be connected for enhanced accuracy
when in range of conventional land based differential
beacons. Please contact the nearest NAVMAN dealer
for further information.
Do not fit the display unit yet.
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Power/data cable for display unit
Wire the cable as shown on the next page.
Note:
4
If the display unit is bracket mounted:
i
Hold the display unit in place on the
mounting bracket shaft, with the rubber
washer clamped between the bracket and
the display unit.
The unit requires 12 V DC power. This power
supply must be protected with a fuse or circuit
breaker of between 2 and 3 A. If it does not
have this, fit a 2 A fuse in the power supply line.
ii Adjust the tilt and rotation of the display unit
for best viewing and hand tighten the knob.
Remove the dust cover. Turn the TRACKER on
(see section 2-1).
Insert any required C-MAP™ chart card (see
section 1-2).
When the TRACKER is turned on for the first
time, the TRACKER displays an installation
menu of setup data:
To enable auto power (see section 2-1),
connect the yellow Power/data cable wire to
the positive power supply as shown.
5
6
7
To disable auto power, leave the wire
disconnected; make sure it can not touch any
other conductor.
If the external beepers and lights require more
than 200 mA DC total, fit a relay.
i
Select the language to use.
For information on how to connect NavBus, refer
to the NavBus Installation and Operation manual.
ii Change the setup data if necessary:
Select the data item to change.
Use the cursor keys to change the data.
Press ENT.
iii When the setup data is correct, press
ESC.
These installation options can be changed
later, through the setup menu (see section 13).
At the satellite display, check that it picks up
GPS satellites. Wait for the GPS receiver to
start up and the fix type to change from
‘Acquiring’ to ‘GPS fix’. This should take less
than two minutes (see section 7).
Setup and test
1
2
Remove the dust covers from the connectors.
Plug the eight way connectors into their
sockets on the back of the display unit:
Match the colour on the end of the
connector to the colour of the nut on the
socket.
8
9
Hold the plug against the socket and rotate
the plug until it slides into the socket.
Lock the plug in place by pushing the
locking collar towards the socket and
turning it a quarter turn clockwise.
Nothing will be damaged if a cable is plugged
into the wrong socket by mistake.
If the TRACKER is to send NMEA data to an
autopilot, set this up (see section 13-8).
10 If the TRACKER is part of a NavBus system,
set the backlight group. Otherwise turn NavBus
off (see section 13-8).
11 Go on a test run to check that the navigation
equipment works correctly, particularly when a
radio transmitter or radar is used.
3
If the unit has an external GPS antenna:
Plug the gold connector into its socket on
the back of the display unit.
Hand tighten the locking collar clockwise -
do not overtighten.
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Installation
Basic Wiring
This option is possible on both the TRACKER 5100
and the TRACKER 5500.
Power/data cable (black locking collar)
Pin Wire Signal
Black wire: Connect this to the negative battery
terminal.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Black
Brown
White
Blue
Ground (power negative, NMEA)
Red Wire: Connect this to the 12 V positive battery
terminal after the main switch. Fit a 1 Amp fuse as
shown.
Power out, 9 V DC
NMEA out, to autopilot/radar
NavBus - or NMEA2 input
Positive power in, 11 to 16.6 V DC
NavBus +
Yellow wire: Connect this to the black wire.
Red
Power on the TRACKER manually whenever the
main switch is on.
Orange
Yellow
Auto power in (connect to positive
power in to enable auto power)
Fuse
Red
8
Green
External beeper or light out,
switched to ground, 30 V DC,
200 mA maximum
Yellow
Black
Note: Shield is connected to pin 1, black wire
Main
switch
12 V DC
Auto Power Wiring
This option is possible on both the TRACKER 5100
and the TRACKER 5500.
External GPS antenna
(TRACKER 5500, 5100)
Black Wire: Connect this to the negative battery
terminal.
Red Wire: Connect this to the 12 V positive battery
terminal after the main switch. Fit a 1 Amp fuse as
shown.
Yellow Wire: Connect to the ignition switch
To ignition system
Fuse
White (NMEA out)
Ignition
switch
Yellow
Red
Fuse
External Beeper
or Light
Green
Black
To fuel tank
Main
switch
12 V DC
Fuel transducer(s)
To engine
(optional)
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Appendix A - Specifications
Physical
Chart datums
Size 150 mm H x 164 mm W x 65 mm D
(5.9" x 6.5" x 2.6").
140 chart datums (see below).
One user-defined map shift.
Weight, display unit 600 g (20 oz).
Display: 5" diagonal; TRACKER 5500, 5500i:
TFT colour, (234 x 320 pixels); TRACKER
5100, 5100i: greyscale, (240 x 320 pixels).
Chart scale
0.05 to 4096 nm for chart (chart dependent)
down to 0.01 nm in plotter mode.
Fuel Computer (Optional fuel transducer required)
Outboard carburetted two stroke petrol/gasoline
engines: 30 to 300 hp.
Outboard four stroke petrol/gasoline engines:
90 to 300 hp.
Electrical
Power supply 11 to 18 V DC, 600 mA with full
backlight.
External beeper or light output, switched to
ground, 30 V DC, 200 mA maximum.
Inboard petrol/gasoline engines: 50 to 300 hp.
Minimum flow rate: 5 litres per hour.
Operating Temperature
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F).
Standards compliance
Chart and user cards
EMC compliance
C-MAP™ NT cards and NT+ cards.
3.3 V C-MAP™ user cards.
USA (FCC): Part 15 Class B
Europe (CE): EN50081-1, EN50082-1
New Zealand and Australia (C Tick):
AS-NZS 3548
Waypoints
Up to 500, with default or user-defined
alphanumeric names up to eight characters.
Environment: IP67 / CFR46 with card holder in
place.
Routes
NavBus
25 routes, with up to 50 points each.
Connection to other NAVMAN instruments.
Tracks
NMEA
By time or distance, one track of 2000 points
and four of 500 points.
NMEA 0183 ver 2.
Input, from GPS or DGPS receiver: GSA, GSV,
GTA, RMC.
Input, from a depth sounder: SDDPT (preferred)
or SDDBT.
Output, for autopilot or other instrument:
APA, APB, GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMB, RMC,
BWR, VTG, XTE.
Alarms
Arrival radius, anchor, XTE, danger, low fuel
(optional); individually controlled.
Loss of GPS/DGPS fix (fixed alarms).
164 mm / 6.5"
65 mm / 2.6"
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List of datums
ADINDAN
ARC 1950
ASCENS.ISL.58
BISSAU
AFGOOYE
AIN EL ABD 70
AS.BEACON 'E’
AUS.GEOD. 84
BUKIT RIMPAH
CHATHAM 1971
DJAKARTA
AM.SAMOA 1962 ANNA 1 AS. 65
ANTIGUAAS. 43
AS.TERN ISL.
ARC 1960
AS.DOS 71/4
AYABELLE
AS.STATION 52
BELLEVUE (IGN) BERMUDA 1967
AUS.GEOD. 66
BOGOTA OBS.
CARTHAGE
C. CANAVERAL CAMP AREA AS. CANTON AS. 66
CAPE
CHUAASTRO
DOS 1968
CMP.INCHAUSPE CORR. ALEGRE
EASTER ISL.67
GAN 1970
DABOLA
DECEPTION IS
ESTONIA 1937
GEODETIC 1949
HERMANSKOGE
IGN47-51
INDONES. 1974
KERGUELEN 1949
LISBOA
EUROPEAN 1950 EUROPEAN 1979 F.THOMAS 1955 FINNISH (KKJ)
GRACIOSA BASE GUAM 1963
GUNUNGSEGARA GUX 1 ASTRO
HERAT NORTH
IGN47
HJORSEY 1955
IGN72
HONG KONG 63 HU-TZU-SHAN IGN 1954
INDIAN
INDIAN 1954
ISTS AS. 1968
L.C. 5 ASTRO
INDIAN 1960
INDIAN 1975
IRELAND 1965
KERTAU 1948
LUZON
ISTS 73 AS.69
KUSAIE AS. 51
M. MERCURY 68 MAHE 1971
JOHNSTON 1961 KANDEWALA
LEIGON
MASSAWA
LIBERIA 1964
MERCHICH
MERCURY 1960
MIDWAY AS. 61
NAD 1983
O.S. IRELAND
P.TE NOIRE 48
POTSDAM
MINNA
NAHRWAN
O.S.G.B. 1936
P.TO SANTO 36 PICO NIEVES
PRV.S.AMER.56 PRV.S.CHIL.63
REUNION
MONTSERRAT 58 M’PORALOKO
N. SAHARA 1959 NAD 1927
NANKING 1960
NAPARIMA, BWI NEW P. SANTO NORWEGIAN
OBSERVAT.1996 OLD EGYPTIAN OLD HAWAIIAN
OMAN
POLISH
PITCAIRN 1967 POINT 58
PUERTO RICO
PULKOVO 1942
QATAR NATION.
RT 90
QORNOQ
REV. KERTAU
REV. NAHRWAN ROME 1940
S.LEONE 1960
SELVAGEM 1938 SGS 85
TANANARIVE 25 TIMBALAI 1948
VOIROL 1960
YACARE
S. AMERICAN 69 SANTO(DOS) 65 SAO BRAZ
SAPPER H. 43
SWEDISH
VITI LEVU 16
SCHWARZECK
SWISS CH-1903
VOIROL 1875
WGS 1984
S-JTSK
TOKYO
SOUTH ASIA
TRISTAN 1968
WAKE ISL.1952 WAKE ISL.1952
ZANDERIJ
WAKE-ENIWETOK WGS 1972
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Appendix B - Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide assumes that you have
read and understood this manual.
c
Under special circumstances the US
Department of Defence may introduce a
deliberate and changing error in the GPS
positions of up to 300 m (1000 ft).
It is possible in many cases to solve difficulties
without having to send the unit back to the
manufacturer for repair. Please follow this
troubleshooting section before contacting the
nearest NAVMAN dealer.
7
TRACKER position different from same
position on local charts:
TRACKER in simulate mode. Turn simulate
mode off (see section 13-10).
a
There are no user serviceable parts. Specialised
methods and testing equipment are required to
ensure that the unit is reassembled correctly and is
waterproof. Repairs to the unit must only be carried
out by a service centre approved by Navman NZ
Limited. Users who service the TRACKER
themselves will void the warranty.
b
c
8
Incorrect chart datum. Select the correct chart
datum (see section 13-2).
Map shift has been applied wrongly. Clear map shift,
then reapply if necessary (see section 13-2).
Can not see boat on chart:
Press ESC to switch to centre on boat mode
(see section 3-1-1).
When contacting a NAVMAN dealer for service, quote
the software version number and date which is given
on the about display (see section 12).
9
The time or date on satellite display is wrong
or off:
No GPS fix.
More information can be found on our Website:
a
b
In simulate mode. Turn simulate mode off (see
section 13-10).
1
TRACKER will not switch on:
a
Cables not connected or plugged into wrong
sockets in display unit. Match the plug colours.
c
Local time offset is wrong (see section 13-9).
The Local Time Offset must be changed when
daylight saving time starts or ends.
b
TRACKER wired for auto power. TRACKER
will turn on and off with boat power.
10 Autopilot not responding to TRACKER; no
NMEA output:
a
c
d
e
2
Backlight too low. Turn on full (see section 2-3).
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Faulty wiring.
NMEA output disabled or the required NMEA
sentences are not turned on. Check NMEA
settings (see section 13-8).
TRACKER will not switch off:
b
Check instrument connected correctly.
TRACKER wired for auto power. TRACKER
will turn on and off with boat power.
11 Depth not displayed:
a
Set a data field to Depth in chart, highway or
data displays.
3
a
TRACKER turns off unexpectedly:
Power/data cable not plugged in properly.
b
Check depth sounder is working and
connected properly.
b
Loose or corroded connection in power/data
cable. Check cable.
12 No fuel functions available:
4
The language on the display is wrong:
Choose the correct language (see section 13-1).
a
Fuel kit not installed.
b
Fuel functions not enabled. Set Num Engines
to 1 or 2 (see section 13-4).
5
a
No GPS fix or long time to get fix at startup:
May occur occasionally if the antenna does not
have a clear view of the sky. The satellite
positions are constantly changing.
c
Cables not connected or plugged into wrong
sockets in display unit. Match the plug colours.
b
c
6
Antenna cable not connected to display unit.
Restart GPS (see section 13-3).
13 Fuel Used or Remaining seem wrong:
a
b
The engine has been run while the TRACKER
is turned off and it has not recorded the fuel use.
Wire the auto power option (see section 15-3).
TRACKER GPS position different from true
position by more than 10 m (33 ft):
TRACKER in simulate mode. Turn simulate
mode off (see section 13-10).
Fuel may be surging back and forward through
a transducer in rough seas. Try installing a one
way valve between the fuel transducer and the
fuel tank.
a
b
The normal error in GPS position will exceed
10 m (33 ft) for about 5% of the time.
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c
d
e
Tank Full or Set Remaining has not been set
every refuelling.
15 Only one flow rate value shown for a twin
engine installation:
Set Num Engines to 2 (see section 13-4).
When refuelling, air pockets may have
prevented the tank filling completely.
16 Erratic fuel flow readings:
a
The fuel transducer must not be mounted too
close to the fuel pump(s) and not subject to
excess vibration.
Fuel transducers wear out over time and
should be replaced every 5000 litres
(1316 US gallons) of fuel as a guide.
b
c
Check for air leaks in the fuel hose(s) or fuel
pick-up(s) in the tank(s).
14 No or low fuel flow reading:
a
Check the fuel cable connectors are securely
plugged in and the locking ring is locked in
place.
The Flow Filter has not been set to suit the
engine(s) (see section 13-4). Increase the
Flow Filter value until a steady flow rate is
indicated.
b
Clogged fuel transducer. To clean a
transducer, remove it from the line and gently
blow through it in the opposite direction to the
fuel flow. Fit a fuel filter before the transducer.
17 TRACKER operates erratically or
unexpectedly:
Setup data incorrect. Reset to factory defaults
(see section 13-1).
c
d
e
Inspect the fuel cable(s) for damage.
Dirty fuel filter.
Fuel transducer has been exposed to
excessive heat or vibration.
Appendix C - Glossary and navigation data
MOB - Man overboard.
Glossary
Attention Area -An important area on a chart, such
as a restricted anchorage or a shallow area (see
section 13-2).
MOB function - Starts navigating back to the place
where someone fell overboard (see section 2-4).
NavBus -Away of connecting NAVMAN instruments
together to share data (see section 14).
Bathymetric line -Adepth contour line on the chart.
Chart card -Aplug-in card that stores chart data for
NMEA - National Marine Electronics Association.
a region (see section 1-2).
NMEA 0183 - A standard for interfacing marine
C-MAP™ chart card - See Chart card.
C-MAP™ user card - See User card.
electronic devices (see section 14).
Route: Two or more waypoints linked in sequence
to form a course for the boat (see section 10).
Cursor -A symbol on the display (see section 3-1-1).
User card - A plug-in card that stores waypoints,
routes and tracks (see section 1-2).
DGPS - Differential Global Positioning System. A
navigation tool based on GPS with some errors
corrected (see section 7).
UTC - Universal Time Coordinated or Coordinated
Universal Time, which is a standard world time,
formerly called Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Goto - A simple way of navigating straight to a
waypoint or to the cursor position (see section 3-3).
Waypoint - A user-definable chart position (see
section 9).
GPS - Global Positioning System. A satellite-based
navigation tool (see section 7).
Leg - The straight segments of a route between
waypoints.Aroute with four waypoints has three legs.
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Navigation data
The boat is sailing from the start to the destination and has moved off the plotted course from the start to the
destination.
BRG
+BRG Bearing to cursor
CDI
Bearing to Destination
Bearing to the destination from the boat.
Bearing to cursor from boat (cursor mode, see section 3-1-1).
Course Deviation Indicator When the boat is navigating to a point, the chart and highway displays
show a parallel line on either side of the plotted course. These two
lines are called the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) lines. The distance
from the plotted course to a CDI line is the CDI scale.
Set the CDI scale (see section 13-2) to the maximum distance that the
boat should deviate from the plotted course. The chart and highway
displays show the CDI lines, which are like a highway over the water
where the boat will move. The displays show how far the boat has
deviated from the plotted course and if the boat is approaching a CDI
line. If the XTE alarm is enabled (see section 13-6) an alarm will sound
if the boat reaches a CDI line.
COG Course Over Ground
Direction in which the boat is moving over the ground.
Optimum course to steer to return to the plotted course.
Distance from the boat to the destination.
CTS
DTG
ETA
Course To Steer
Distance To Go
Expected Time of Arrival
At the destination, assuming that SOG and COG remain constant.
Distance from boat to cursor (cursor mode, see section 3-1-1).
+RNG Range to cursor
SOG Speed Over Ground
Current boat speed over the ground. This is not necessarily the same
as the boat speed through the water nor the speed at which it is
approaching the destination.
STR
TTG
XTE
Steering
The difference between COG and CTS.
Time To Go
Cross Track Error
The estimated time to reach the destination.
The distance from the boat to the nearest point of the plotted course.
XTE may have a letter: R means steer to the right to return to the plotted
course, L means steer to the left.
VMG Velocity Made Good
Destination
The speed at which the boat is approaching the destination.
Destination
Plotted
DTG (distance)
XTE
(distance)
course
VMG (speed)
SOG (speed)
STR
Boat
position
BRG
COG
CTS
CDI scale
(distance)
CDI scale
(distance)
Plotted
course
Boat position
Start
Start
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Appendix D - How to contact us
NORTH AMERICA
NAVMAN USA INC.
18 Pine St. Ext.
ASIA
MIDDLE EAST
China
Peaceful Marine Electronics Co. Ltd. Letro, Balco Stores,
Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Moutran Street, Tripoli
Shanghai, Qindao, Dalian. VIA Beirut.
E210, Huang Hua Gang Ke Mao Ph: +961 6 624512
Lebanon and Syria
Industrieweg 4,
2871 JE SCHOONHOVEN.
Ph: +31 182 320 522
Fax: +31 182 320 519
e-mail: info@plastimo.nl
Nashua, NH 03060.
Ph: +1 603 577 9600
Fax: +1 603 577 4577
e-mail: sales@navmanusa.com Street, 81 Xian Lie Zhong Road, Fax: +961 6 628211
510070 Guangzhou, China.
Ph: +86 20 3869 8784
Fax: +86 20 3869 8780
e-mail:
e-mail: balco@cyberia.net.lb
OCEANIA
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait, Oman & Saudi Arabia
AMIT, opp Creak Rd.
PLASTIMO Mfg. UK Ltd.
School Lane - Chandlers Ford
Industrial Estate,
Absolute Marine Ltd.
Unit B, 138 Harris Road,
East Tamaki, Auckland.
Ph: +64 9 273 9273
Fax: +64 9 273 9099
e-mail:
Website:
Baniyas Road, Dubai.
EASTLEIGH - HANTS S053 ADG.
Ph: +44 23 8026 3311
Fax: +44 23 8026 6328
e-mail: sales@plastimo.co.uk
Ph: +971 4 229 1195
Fax: +971 4 229 1198
e-mail: mksq99@email.com
Korea
Kumho Marine Technology Co. Ltd.
# 604-816, 3F, 1117-34,
Koejung4-Dong, Saha-ku
Pusan, Korea
AFRICA
South Africa
Australia
NAVMAN AUSTRALIA PTY
Sweden, Denmark or Finland
PLASTIMO NORDIC AB.
Box 28 - Lundenvägen 2,
47321 HENAN.
Pertec (Pty) Ltd Coastal,
Division No.16 Paarden Eiland Rd.
Paarden Eiland, 7405
Postal Address: PO Box 527,
Paarden Eiland 7420
Cape Town, South Africa.
Ph: +27 21 511 5055
Fax: +27 21 511 5022
e-mail: info@kfa.co.za
Limited
Ph: +82 51 293 8589
Fax: +82 51 294 0341
e-mail: info@kumhomarine.com
Website:
Unit 6 / 5-13 Parsons St,
Rozelle, NSW 2039, Australia.
Ph: +61 2 9818 8382
Fax: +61 2 9818 8386
e-mail: sales@navman.com.au
Ph: +46 304 360 60
Fax: +46 304 307 43
e-mail: info@plastimo.se
Malaysia
SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina
HERBY Marina S.A.
Advanced Equipment Co.
43A, Jalan Jejaka 2, Taman
Maluri, Cheras 55100, Kuala Lumpur.
Ph: +60 3 9285 8062
Fax: +60 3 9285 0162
e-mail: ocs@pc.jaring.my
Spain
PLASTIMO ESPAÑA, S.A.
Avenida Narcís Monturiol, 17
08339 VILASSAR DE DALT,
(Barcelona).
EUROPE
France, Belgium and
Switzerland
Costanera UNO,
Av Pte Castillo Calle 13
1425 Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ph: +54 11 4312 4545
Fax: +54 11 4312 5258
e-mail:
PLASTIMO INTERNATIONAL
15, rue Ingénieur Verrière,
BP435,
Ph: +34 93 750 75 04
Fax: +34 93 750 75 34
e-mail: plastimo@plastimo.es
Singapore
RIQ PTE Ltd.
56325 Lorient Cedex.
Ph: +33 2 97 87 36 36
Fax: +33 2 97 87 36 49
e-mail: plastimo@plastimo.fr
Blk 3007, Ubi Road 1,
#02-440, Singapore 408701
Ph: +65 6741 3723
Fax: +65 6741 3746
HP: +65 9679 5903
e-mail: riq@postone.com
Other countries in Europe
PLASTIMO INTERNATIONAL
15, rue Ingénieur Verrière
BP435
Brazil
REALMARINE
Estrada do Joa 3862,
CEP2611-020,
Germany
56325 Lorient Cedex, France.
Ph: +33 2 97 87 36 59
Fax: +33 2 97 87 36 29
e-mail:
Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro,
Brasil.
PLASTIMO DEUTSCHLAND
15, rue Ingénieur Verrière
BP435
Thailand
Thong Electronics (Thailand)
Ph: +55 21 2483 9700
Fax: +55 21 2495 6823
e-mail:
Company Ltd.
56325 Lorient Cedex.
Ph: +49 6105 92 10 09
+49 6105 92 10 10
+49 6105 92 10 12
Fax: +49 6105 92 10 11
e-mail:
923/588 Sethakit 1 Road,
Mahachai,
Muang, Samutsakhon 74000,
Thailand.
REST OF WORLD /
MANUFACTURERS
NAVMAN NZ Limited
13-17 Kawana St. Northcote.
P.O. Box 68 155 Newton,
Auckland, New Zealand.
Ph: +64 9 481 0500
Fax: +64 9 480 3176
e-mail:
Equinautic Com Imp Exp de
Equip Nauticos Ltda.
Ph: +66 34 411 919
Fax: +66 34 422 919
e-mail: thonge@cscoms.com
Av. Diario de Noticias 1997 CEP
90810-080, Bairro Cristal, Porto
Alegre - RS, Brasil.
Vietnam
Haidang Co. Ltd.
Ph: +55 51 3242 9972
Fax: +55 51 3241 1134
e-mail:
Italy
PLASTIMO ITALIA
16A/A1E, Ba thang hai St.
District 10, Hochiminh City.
Ph: +84 8 86321 59
Fax: +84 8 86321 59
e-mail:
Nuova Rade spa, Via del Pontasso 5
I-16015 CASELLA SCRIVIA (GE).
Ph: +39 1096 8011
Fax: +39 1096 8015
e-mail: info@nuovarade.com
Website:
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