SEIWA EXPLORER 23 Chartplotter Plus Multifunction Controller Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- SEIWA
Table of Contents
EXPLORER 23 Chartplotter Plus Multifunction Controller
Instruction Manual
Warranty and warnings
AvMap Srl warrants every unit to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 24 months from the
original retail purchase. During the warranty period,
AvMap Srl will repair or replace any component which fails in normal use
without charges for parts or labor. Technological developments, modifications,
and upgrades of the software are not covered by warranty. To receive warranty
service, contact your local authorized dealer for shipping instructions. The
device should be securely packed with its tracking code clearly written on the
outside of the package, shipping to be paid by the customer. Include a copy of
the original sales receipt as proof of purchase. This limited warranty does
not extend to any device which has been subjected to misuse, neglect,
accident, incorrect wiring or improper installation. AvMap Srl reserves
the right to repair or replace the device at its sole discretion.
For more warranty information please see the web site:
www.seiwadirect.com
For technical advice or assistance in Europe contact:
AvMap Srl
Viale Zaccagna 6, 54033 Carrara (MS), Italy
Customer support: +39-0585-784044
[email protected]
| Electronic charts displayed by the device are believed to be accurate and
reliable, but they are not intended to replace official charts which should
remain your main reference for all the matters related to the execution of
safe navigation. For this reason, we would like to remind you that you are
required to carry on board and use the officially published and approved
nautical charts.
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| Please be aware that the serial ports are not optoisolated and therefore the
peripherals are electrically connected to the device. This allows the
connection of high-speed peripherals, like Fish Finder. If you are connecting
an NMEA0183 peripheral and you would like to isolate it from the device, you
have to add the optoisolator externally.
| If water leaks into the equipment, immediately turn off the power at the
switchboard. Fire or electrical shock can result.
| If the equipment is giving off smoke or fire, immediately turn off the power
at the switchboard. Fire or electrical shock can result.
| Do not open the equipment. The equipment uses high voltage that can cause
electrical shock.
| Keep the SD card slot’s door closed to avoid water intrusion into the device
| Extensive exposure to heat may result in damage to the device.
| Please read through the device manual before the first operation. If you
have any questions, please contact the Company’s customer service or your
local dealer.
| Chart media are available from C-Map and Navionics authorized resellers.
Installation
2.1 Bracket Mount.
2.2 Panel Mount
2.3 How to insert the MicroSD
Keyboard
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The joystick can move the cursor around the map or through menu items. Press [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] or [RIGHT].
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[ZOOM OUT] Change the scale of the map by zooming out.
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[ZOOM IN] Change the scale of the map by zooming in.
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[ENTER] Push it to confirm your choice. When on the map page, it opens the contextual menu of a map object.
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[CLEAR] Short press’ exits from the current menu (back).
Long press• allows you to come to the main page or if you are on the map page and the cursor is away from the boat position, centers the map on the boat position (home mode). -
[MENU] — [PAGE] Short press: Menu — opens the main menu if pressed on one of the main pages (Map, Fish Finder, GPS status, Engine monitor). It selects the top bar control buttons if pressed on full menu pages such as Marks, Routes, Tracks, and others.
Long press. Page — shows the main pages, it is the quickest way to switch between pages. -
[MOB] Is a special key dedicated to man-over-board situations Pressing MOB places a MOB mark on the current boat position and starts navigation to that place.
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[POWER] — [DAY / NIGHT] Short press. allows switching Day/Night modes.
Long press tums the device on/off when pressed and held in.
[F1 — F4] are special keys. Each key can perform two functions: a short press performs the fixed function labeled on the unit face. A long press (hold) executes the second function which can be customized. Read the software manual to leam how to customize the function keys. -
[Fl] — [WP] Short press: WP — insert a new waypoint on the cursor position.
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[F2] — [MARK] Short press: Mark — allows adding a new mark.
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[F3] — [TRACK] Short press: Track — start and stop the track.
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[F4] — [GOTO] Short press: Go To — to navigate to a destination (desired position on the map).
Connections Scheme
4.1 Power Supply connection only
4.2 Autopilot Connections
Autopilot on Port A
WARNING
Do not connect the COMMON connections (green wires) of the I/O ports to the
power cables of external devices. This connection could damage the hardware of
the device.
Autopilot on Port C
4.3 External alarm connection
Note: Current MAX 300 mA
4.4 NMEA0183 Connection
External NAME on Port A
External NAME on Port C
- Dimensions: 172.5 x 106.5 x 84.4 mm (6.8″ x 4.2″ x 3.3″) with holder
- Weight: 350 g (12.3 oz)
- Back-lit keyboard
- Integrated remote control receiver (radio IF 2.4 Ghz)
- External GPS connector
- NMEA 2000 • NMEA 0183: 2x Rx/Tx on the power cable
- External alarm
- Built-in HDMI video input cable (compatible with any HDMI display)
- Memory slot: MicroSD
- Wireless LAN connection compatibility*
- Mounting options: Bracket and flush mount
- Waterproof IPX6
- Supply Voltage: 10-35 Vdc
- Operating temperature: -10°C / +60°C
- Storage temperature: -20°C / +80°C
- Transmitting frequency range: 2400 – 2483 MHz
- Maximum transmitting power 1 mW (or 100mVV*)
- Maximum power consumption: 4W (or 6.5W*)
*Wireless LAN version
Product conformity information
6.1 FCC compliant
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the AvMap Satellite Navigation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Compliance information statement
| Identification of the product | Name | P/N |
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Explorer 23
Explorer 23 Wireless LAN version| P3MC1000SE P3MC100WSE
Certified components| Remote control receiver: FCC ID: CU9- P3MC1000 WiFi and
BT module (Wireless LAN version only): FCC ID: Z64-WL18SBMOD
Applicable compliance statements| This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Responsible party| Name| AvMap Satellite Navigation Inc.
Address| 25 Enterprise Zone Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901, USA
Phone| +1-800-363-2627
Website| www.avmap.us
6.2 Simplified EU declaration of conformity
Hereby,
AvMap Srl, Viale Zaccagna 6, 54033 Carrara (MS), Italy declares that the radio
equipment in the following table are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
| Explorer 23 | P3MC1000SE |
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| Explorer 23 Wireless LAN version | P3MC100WSE |
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity for every single product is available at the following internet address: eudeclaration.avmap.it