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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 9 1.1 Contributors ............................................................................................................................... 10 1.2 Updates ........................................................................................................................
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 2.1.10.1 USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................................ 26 2.1.10.2 Cambridge Aero Instruments 302 ............................................................................... 27 2.1.10.3 FLARM .......................................................................................................................... 28 2.2 Software ..............................
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 3.1.3 On a RAM Mounting Arm ................................................................................................... 33 3.2 GPS Antenna ............................................................................................................................... 33 3.3 Handheld Remote Control ......................................................................................................... 33 3.4 Stick Mounted Remote Cont
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 4.2.2.7 Map Icon ...................................................................................................................... 48 4.2.2.8 Simulator Icon .............................................................................................................. 51 4.2.2.9 Setup Menus (Brief Intoduction) ................................................................................. 52 4.2.2.10 Ribbon Options Icon ..............
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 5.1 Transfer Flight Logs from the ClearNav to the PC ...................................................................... 81 5.1.1 Transferring Flight Logs from the ClearNav to the USB Flash Drive ................................... 81 5.1.2 Transferring Flight Logs from the USB Flash Drive to your PC or Mac ............................... 81 5.2 Transferring Waypoint and Airspace Files from the PC to the ClearNav ........................
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 6.1.9 Select the desired Task Type ............................................................................................... 84 6.1.10 Enter a task ......................................................................................................................... 84 6.2 A Typical Day at the Gliderport .................................................................................................. 85 6.2.1 Power up ............
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NK ClearrNav Manual • Version 0 0.5 • July 3, 2 2008 Steve MccLaughlin in hiss Nimbus 3, photo by Paul Re emde 1 1 Introd duction T Thank you fo or purchasing the NK Cle earNav. The ClearNav is a soaring fliight computter system w with m many innova ative feature es. The key ffeatures are: • Moving map disp play of: oo Airports oo Airspace oo Terrain oo Rivers, lakkes, cities, etc. oo Final Glide Calculatorr oo 2 Glide Raange Amoeb bae oo MSL Glide e Range Ringg oo Altitude (MSL
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 We hope you find the ClearNav useful and that it increases your enjoyment of the wonderful sport of soaring. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improving the product or the manual. 1.1 Contributors This manual was written by Paul Remde of Cumulus Soaring, Inc. (www.cumulus‐soaring.com) with help from many NK employees and ClearNav users. 1.2 Updates The latest version of this manual is available on the NK web site at http
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 How to Interpret the Basic Instructions Basic Instructions Detailed Instructions Menu button Press the Menu button to access the Ribbon Menu Use the Left or Right button to select the Setup Setup Menu Icon Menu Icon and press the Select button Use the Left or Right button to select the Personal Personal Preferences Tab Preferences Tab Map Display Options Use the Up or Down button to select Map Display Options and press the
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 sections but also incorporates several real world tutorials which should help you get the most out of your ClearNav. Please don’t be intimidated by the large size of the manual. The manual includes many icons and graphics which help clarify things, but they take a lot of space – making the manual appear extra long. It is really a pretty quick and easy read. • Play with the ClearNav in Simulator Mode The ClearNav Simulator is a great way
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 provided herein, no other warranties, expressed or implied, are made with respect to these products, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. NK assumes no liability for any damages, losses, or expenses resulting directly or indirectly from product use. 1.5.5 Repairs 2 System Overview The complete ClearNav system consists of several components – including hardware, software
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 2.1.1 ClearNav Display The ClearNav “Display” is much more than a display. It includes: • Large and bright LCD display • Computer running the Windows CE.NET operating system. This operating system is similar to, but different from the Windows Mobile operating system used in Pocket PCs such as HP iPAQs. CE.NET can be thought of as the “industrial” version of the Windows Mobile operating system. • ClearNavigator soaring flight software
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 into a hazy late afternoon sun. This increases battery drain, so the display is normally operated at its nominal luminance. • Weight: ~1 lb (450 g) • Memory: 2 GB of internal memory for turnpoint, terrain, map and airspace information • Power Input: 9 to 16 VDC • Power Consumption: 600 mA at full brightness, 300 mA at min. brightness, In power‐save mode the backlight goes to full brightness when any key is pressed on the remote keypad. I
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 2.1.4 Nexus Wiring Board The Nexus Wiring Board is used to connect a variety of accessories to the ClearNav system. It connects to the ClearNav Display through a 15‐pin D‐Sub connector that is located on the back of the ClearNav Display. It includes a built‐in speaker and includes the 7 connectors shown in the photograph below. The “business side” of the Nexus Wiring Board includes a speaker, 12V power connections and a variety of data c
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 The back side of the Nexus Wiring Board includes the DB‐15 connector that is used to connect to the ClearNav Display and sound holes for the speaker. When mounting the ClearNav Display on the front of the instrument panel, or recessed into the panel, the Nexus Wiring Board is mounted directly to the back of the ClearNav Display as shown above. Page 18 of 86
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 When the ClearNav is mounted on a RAM mounting arm the Nexus Wiring Board is mounted behind the instrument panel and connected to the ClearNav Display using the DB15 Extension cable as shown above. Page 19 of 86
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NK ClearNav Manual • Version 0.5 • July 3, 2008 2.1.5 ClearNav InPanel Mounting Kit The ClearNav In‐Panel Mounting Kit makes it possible to mount the ClearNav Display recessed into the panel for a very clean looking panel. Most installations done in new gliders will use this mounting method because it looks elegant. The kit included an aluminum bezel, standoffs, support bracket and a yellow template to use when making the holes in the panel. In the photos above the yellow templa
