iNavX

#1 Marine Navigation App

Understanding the Basics

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 Main Screen Page 3
iNavX Account Page 5
Opening and Selecting Charts Page 7
iNavX In-App Chart Store Page 9
Using Charts Page 10
Instruments Page 18
TCP/IP NMEA Client Page 20
Waypoints Page 22
Routes Page 26
Tracking Page 29
Table of Contents Anchor Alarm
Forecasts: Tide / Weather / GRIB
Page 30
Page 31
Quick FAQs Page 34
Connecting iNavX to 3rd Party Systems Page 38

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Start-Up or Main Screen

When you open iNavX, the app defaults to the Chart View
screen, this is your main screen. (depending on your user
state, the Chart View will either show the last opened Chart of
the World Chart – as shown)
From here you can navigate to all the different areas in the
app, through the menu bar at the bottom or settings at top
right.

Let’s start by clicking the “Charts” link at the top left.

This will take us to our Charts list where we can access
and purchase Charts

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 Charts Page

My Charts shows a list of Store shows a list

all charts that are of all Charts that
available to be used are available for
Purchase
These include the pre-
installed NOAA Charts To complete a
that are made available for purchase, select
free to all users … the Chart and click
Buy
And, purchased charts
tied to your iNavX
Account

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Logging into iNavX Account
To complete a Chart purchase and to see all
Charts, a user must be logged into their iNavX
Account

Open the More menu

Select Account
Sign in Email and Password
Sign up to create a new account, or request a
new password
Once complete, Account will show the user
as Logged In

Let’s click “Chart”, at the bottom to continue

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Opening a Chart
A step by step guide to download and access
specific charts

1/ Open the My Charts list

2 & 3/ Select specific Chart Group or Region,
you may be prompted to Download Chart
List to display available Charts
4 & 5/ Select the specific Chart and confirm if
you want to download that Chart on the entire 5 6 7 8
Group / Region
6/ Downloading Charts requires an internet
connection (either WiFi or cell coverage)
7/ Charts that are local, already downloaded
from the chart server will be shown in Bold.
These charts are available to be used Offline
8/ Select the desired Chart to open

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Selecting Charts
The Chart List can be filtered using the three action buttons at the
top

Magnifying Glass: Opens the Search bar, to search chart list

by chart number or name
Triangle: Sorts Charts by proximity, charts closest to the
current location are shown first
Clock: Sort Charts by history, shows Charts recently opened
Charts that are local (previously downloaded to the device) will be
shown in Bold. When a Chart is selected that is not local, it must
be downloaded from the Chart server before using, this requires
an internet connection
To Delete a downloaded Chart, simply SWIPE Left
Tip … when returning to the chart list, Tap the magnifying glass to
restore the full list. Previous filters and searches may truncate the
results

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iNavX In-App Chart Store

Directly through the app,

access the broadest set of
marine charts from all Step 1:
your favorite providers. Select Charts from
Available today: Navigation Screen
Blue Latitude Step 2:
Explorer Select Store

NV Charts Step 3:
Choose your Chart from the
Navionics Store List
Waterway Guides
Step 4:
… and more Click Buy to confirm Purchase
coming soon

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Understanding the Charts View Screen

Across the Top and Bottom of the App, you will find a number of options
Charts – this will take you to the My Charts and Chart Store page
Chart Name – The displayed Chart’s name will be shown across the
top.
Settings – depicted by the Gear Icon, is where all the Chart settings
can be configured.
Chart – to display the Chart View.
Waypoints – save, import and configure Waypoints and Routes
Track – Manage Tracking settings
Instruments – See and configure all Instrument data
More – Menu for Account, Forecasts, Tools and Help sections

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Using Charts
Once a Chart is selected from the Chart List, it will be displayed in the Chart View
Zooming – Pinch and Pull to zoom in and out on the Chart. The
corresponding Scale will be shown at the lower left corner
Scrolling – Drag the chart in any direction to scroll
“+” and “-” – Use the + and – buttons to display a menu of the next Chart in
the series, or a larger (more detail) or smaller (less detail) Chart. Note: not all
Charts have the ability to change scale
Full Screen – The expand/contract button on the right side of the Chart
View will toggle to Full Screen
Compass and Instruments – are shown at the top of the Chart, these can
be added and removed from the screen with the Arrow button. Instruments
can be configured with the button
North – The directional arrow at the lower left corner is orientated to North
on the Chart. The arrow will have a green border if the chart be be orientated
to a Course-Up rotation or a North-Up orientation. Tapping the directional
arrow will toggle chart rotation. When the Chart is rotated, the directional
arrow will have a blue border
Chart Information – to learn more about or remove, update, email, print
or tweet the displayed Chart
Tip … when viewing charts far away from current Lat/Lon, turn off Pos. Icon
Loc in Chart Settings

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Measure Mode

Double-tapping on the Drag to measure distance

Chart will start measure and bearing between start
mode point (Green Dot) and end
point (Red Dot), results
This is shown by the shown across the top of
Green Dot in the center of the Chart
the Chart
To measure from the
current position, single tap
the Green Dot
Single tap Red Dot to
create a Waypoint
Single Tap anywhere else
on the chart to exit
measuring

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Location Details

Single tapping a location on the Chart will pull up Location

specific details

Location – latitude, longitude, range and bearing

Waypoint – mark location as a waypoint
Zoom – another way to zoom in on current chart
More Detail – additional chart specific information as
published by the Chart provider
Raster Charts (ex. NOAA charts) have no additional chart
details about nautical objects

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 Using Settings
Settings When Enables
Pos. Icon Loc. Selection Result Automatically Display
Best Detail Chart
Ctr Chart view is automatically scrolls such that the position icon is X
kept in the center of the Chart View. Note: this selection is
automatically made when course up chart orientation is in use.
Offset Chart view is automatically scrolled such that the position icon is X
kept in the Chart view offset relative to course. Note: SOF must
be at least 0.5 knots before an offset occurs.
None Chart view is not automatically scrolled
Pos. Icon Color Position icon will be filled with selected color. The color of the dot in the position icon indicated the
accuracy of the plotted position: Gray = none, Yellow – weak, Green = strong, White = TCP/IP. Select
clear color to enable plotting of “own” AIS target
Pos. Icon Size Position icon scaled between 75% and 150%
Velocity Vector A line form the position to the projected position in the selected minute(s) will be displayed. The
projection I smade based on current speed and course. If the distance is set to “Max”, then the
vector will always be 300NM in length regardless of speed. Note: AIS targets will cap vector length
at 30 minutes.
Velocity Vector Velocity Vector will be drawn with selected color.
Range Ring A circle will be plotted with the selected radius around the position icon
Waypoint for Course up orientation will use the active waypoint
Course up
Orientation
Night View Night time friendly palette colors is used for the display of the chart
High Display raster charts at highest resolution. Note: This may cause chart loading and display
Resolution performance to suffer

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 Using Settings
Settings When Enables
Long Tap New Holding down on the Chart view for two seconds will create a new waypoint
Waypoint
Waypoint Will display an alert and sound when ever a waypoint is activated (i.e. Go To)
Activated Alert
Show Waypoints are plotted on the Chart View
Waypoints As Selection Result
Title Waypoints shown as title
Icon Waypoints shown as selected icon
Both Waypoints shown as title and icon
Show Waypoints are plotted on the Chart View
Waypoints Selection Result
All All Waypoints are plotted
Route Waypoints contained in the selected Route are plotted
None No Waypoints are plotted

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 Using Settings
Settings When Enables
Show Route Routes are plotted on the Chart View
Selection Result
All All Routes are plotted
Selected Selected Route is plotted
None No Route is plotted
Show Track Track log is plotted on the Chart View
Track Color Track will be drawn in the selected color
Show AIS AIS Targets are plotted on the Chart view. Single Tap target in Chart view to show information view.
AIS Target dot color coding: Yellow = no static data received, Green = static data received, Gray = no
data received in last 5 minutes. AIS Target fill color coding: Dark Red = tracked, Orange = Class A,
Magenta = Class, Red = SART.
Selection Result
All All AIS targets plotted
Underway AIS targets with a SOG > 0.3 knots plotted
Class A Class A targets plotted
Class B Class B targets plotted
Show AIS Display the AIS Target vessel name
Names
Show Wind Displays a line for the position at the True or Apparent wind angle
Vector
Show Display the bounds of the available charts, this also enables chart selection in the Chart menu
Boundaries accessed by single tapping the chart
Points of Displays Points of Interest, if subscribed to Waterway Guide data overlays. Select the guide region
Interest matching the chart region currently of interest.

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 Using Settings
Settings When Enables
Show NavAids Display NavAids
Show Light Displays light sections
Sectors
Show Lat/Lon Display Latitude and Longitude grid lines
Grid
Show Show depth soundings
Soundings
Show Surface Show surface annotations
Show Displays the recommended routes
Recommended
Routes
Large NavAids Show text and NavAids slightly larger with loss of some detail
Safety Depth The depth at which to show the contour shading
US Symbols Show US symbols, otherwise International

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Instruments View
The Instruments view displays the data (see Datum Table below) from either the
Location Services (GPS, WiFi, cell coverage) OR NMEA Data (received through a
TCP/IP NMEA Client)
Selecting any row in the Instruments View will display the selected data by itself in
a large font or in some cases as an analog graphic
Units – determine the format of the data
Settings – “gear icon” to filter what data is displayed
True Bearings – are disabled in Settings, magnetic bearings will be
computed based on the position
Compass Deviation – can be used to calibrate the magnetic compass of
the device
The Compass Banner – HDG position icon orientation and course up chart
will use the device compass if available AND HDG is ”on” in Settings” AND
Location Services are used, otherwise COG will be used
The compass measures heading relative to the top of the device
The compass banner will have a yellow background if error is greater than 30
degrees
Location Services – To use Location Services, enter your devices Settings
app, select “Settings”, ”Privacy”, “Location Services” and turn “ON” for
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Note: Airplane Mode does disable the GPS receiver and WiFi reception

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Configuring Instruments
Datum Description Location NMEA NMEA Analog Graphic or Extended Datum Description Location NMEA NMEA Analog Graphic or Extended
Services 0183 2000 Data Available when “Show Services 0183 2000 Data Available when “Show
Digital is Disabled Digital is Disabled
AAD Anchor Alarm Drift X X X LAT Latitude X X X
ALT Altimeter X X X LON Longitude X X X
AWP All Waypoints X X X X MWD Magnetic Wind Direction X
ALV Alternator Volts X OIL Oil Temperature and Pressure X
AWA Apparent Wind Angle X X X ROT Rate Of Turn X X
AWS Apprarent Wind Speed X X X RPM Revolutions Per Minute X
BAT Battery Wind Vane X RTN Route Name X X X X
BPR Barometric Pressure X X SBS Switch Bank Status X
BSP Boat Speed X X X SOG Speed Over Ground X X X X
BTV Battery Volts X SYT System Time X X
BTW Bearing To Waypoint X X X TCT Target Count X X X
COG Course Over Ground X X X X TMP Water Temperature X X
CON Connection X X X TMR Time Remaining X X X X
DBT Depth Below Transducer X X X TOA Time Of Arrival X X X
DPT Depth X X TPO Air Temperature X
DTR Distance Remaining In Route X X X X TRG Transmission Gear X
DTW Distance To Waypoint X X X Transmission Temperature and
TRT X
ETA Estimated Time Of Arrival X X X Pressure

ETP Engine Temperature X TTG Time To Go X X X

FIX Position Type X X TWA True Wind Angle X X X

FLC Fluid Capacity X TWD True Wind Direction X

FLL Fluid Level X TWS True Wind Speed X X X

FLR Fuel Rate X TXT Text X

GSV Satellites In View X X X UTC Universal Time Coordinate X X X

HDG Heading X X X VAR Magnetic Variation X X X

HDM Heading Magnetic X X VMG Velocity Made Good X X X

HDT Heading True X X X VPE Vertical Position Accuracy X X X

iNavX HPE Horizontal Position Error X X X WPN Waypoint Name X X X

18 XTE Cross Track Error X X X X
Instruments: TCP/IP NMEA Client
Select TCP/IP at the top left corner of the Instruments View
To set up "TCP/IP NMEA Client" which uses the device WiFi, enter the host
IP address (i.e. 10.0.1.2 or somehost.com) and the host port (i.e. 2114) of the
NMEA data server (i.e. MacENC or Coastal Explorer or GPSGate or AviaSail)
Most often a "TCP" connection is used, however "UDP" is offered. Enable
"Link" to make the connection to the NMEA data server. Select the "Save"
button to exit. Position, Speed and Course can come from either NMEA GPS
or AIS transponder. In the event the TCP/IP connection is lost, Locations
Services will be reverted to. The "Bookmarks" button can be used to recall
previous hosts and ports used
Enable Waypoints – offers an audio and visual alert if the TCP/IP
connection is lost
Location Services – use the device Location Service for position,
speed, course, etc. otherwise process all other NMEA data
Disconnect Alarm – offer an audio and visual alert if the TCP/IP
connection is lost
AP Repeat – When a waypoint is active, the NMEA data sentences
$GPAPB, $GPBOD, $GPBWC, $GPGGA, $GPRMB, $GPRMC,
$GPXTE, $GPVTG will be sent to the TCP/IP host. "True/Mag"
selection will set whether bearings sent in the $GPAPB NMEA sentence
to the Autopilot are True or Magnetic. Note: iPad only
Email – will send waypoints using NMEA data sentence $GPWPL to the
TCP/IP host. Note: iPad only
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Instruments: TCP/IP NMEA Client
NMEA 0183 Sentences NMEA 2000 PGNS
Supported Supported
$__BOD, $__RMC, 126992,
$__BWC, $__ROT, 127250,
$__DBT, $__RTE, 127488,
$__DPT, $__TXT, 127489,
$__GGA, !__VDM, 127493,
$__GLL, !__VDO, 127501,
$__GSA, $__VDR, 127505,
$__GSV, $__VHW, 127508,
$__HDG, $__VTG, 128259,
$__HDM, $__VWR, 128267,
$__HDT, $__VWT, 129025,
$__MWD, $__VXS, 129026,
$__MTW, $__WPL, 129029,
$__MWV, $__XTE, 129038,
$__RMB, $__ZDA 129039,
129284,
129539,
129540,
129794,
129809,
129810,
130306,
130311

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Create a Waypoint

A Waypoint is a position on a Chart that you want to make

note of. Besides for marking positions, waypoints can be
used to navigate to their position
There are 3 ways to create a Waypoint
Single Tap – Tap the desired location on the Chart and
select Waypoint
Long Touch – holding down on the chart for two
seconds, note: Long Tap New Waypoint needs to be
enabled in Chart Settings
Waypoints Screen – select “+” in the top right corner of
the Waypoints screen
This also provides the option to select Port Search to find a
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Managing Waypoints

Select the “+” button to Waypoint can be

create a new Waypoint or customized be changing
select an existing the Name, adding a
Waypoint to view and/or Description and even
edit assigning a Photo to the
Waypoint
Select “Import/Export” to
transfer Waypoints or Position – shown by
routes to/from iNavX Lat/Lon, can also be
changed
Waypoints can also be
imported by holding down Lock – will prevent a
a GPX, KML or KMZ file Waypoint from being
attachment in an email changed
and selecting “Open in ...
iNavX” Show – will determine
is a Waypoint is plotted
Slide across an individual on the chart
Waypoint to delete it, or
“Remove All Waypoints” Goto – can be selected
to delete all to navigate to the
Waypoint

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Editing Waypoints

A Waypoint can be moved Tapping a Waypoint name

on the Chart by single- a second time will display
tapping its name, then a menu
dragging its location

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Navigating to a Waypoint

When a Waypoint is being navigated to, it’s bearing distance, time to go, and
cross track error will be displayed in the Instruments view and blue line from
the current position to the Waypoint will be plotted on the Chart

Navigate to Waypoint – Double-tap the Waypoint on the Chart View of

select the desired Waypoint from the Waypoints Screen and select
“Goto”
Cancel Waypoint Navigation – Repeat the Navigate to Waypoint
process and select “Cancel Goto”

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Creating a Route
A Route is a collection of one or more connected
Waypoints

Routes are accessed via the Waypoints view

menu on the iPhone and the Routes view on
the iPad
Use the “+” button in the top right corner to
create a new Route
Use the ”Select Waypoint” or the “+” button
on the left side of the Route screen to add
Waypoints to the Route
Waypoints can also be added to a selected
Route by tapping a waypoint name twice on
the Chart view and selecting “Add to Route”

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Editing a Route
To edit the route, select it from the route list
Use the “+” button to add more waypoints
The “Distance” button will toggle between
segments and cumulative route distance

Use the Action button in the top right to access

the Route menu
Edit - to remove or reorder waypoints using the
move icon to the right of the Waypoint name
The Action button will also allow a route to be
inverted, duplicated, printed or opened in apps
that support KML routes (i.e. Google Earth)

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Navigating a Route
Selecting the “Goto” button in the Route View will begin navigation to the
first Waypoint in the route

Automatic advancement to the next waypoint in the route will occur if

the current position is inside the arrival distance of a waypoint OR the
current position crosses the line perpendicular to the waypoint origin
line which passes through the waypoint
If the waypoint arrival distance is set to None, then no automatic
advancement to the next waypoint will occur
Subsequent waypoints in the route can be navigated to by selecting
“Next” in the Route view
When a waypoint in a route is being navigated to, it's bearing, distance,
time to go, and cross track error will be displayed in the Instruments
view and a blue line from the current position to the waypoint will be
plotted on the chart. In addition the distance, time to go to the last
waypoint in the route and route name will be shown in the instruments
view in the DTR:, TMR:, TOA: and RTN: fields.
Selecting those fields will display an extended view with all waypoints in the
active route. The selected route will be plotted on the chart. The "Cancel
Goto" button on the Waypoints view can be selected to end navigation to a
waypoint

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Tracking
Track is a log or recorded history of up to the last 500 NM travelled
Select Record to enable track logging
Off – no track logging
Hi – Record up to 100 NM at the highest resolution
Med – Record up to 500 NM at medium resolution
Low – Record up to 1,000 NM at the lowest resolution
Enable "Background Recording" in order to have track records recorded even
when iNavX is suspended. Note: This can drain the battery and only works with
Location Services
Select "Track Back" to create and navigate to a "Track Back" waypoint
which dynamically traverses the inverted track history. Initially the navigation
will be to the closest track segment within 50 NM
Tapping "Track Back" a second time or selecting "Cancel Goto" on the
Waypoints view will cancel the "Track Back"
Select "Remove" to delete the track history. The track will be plotted on the
chart as line segments between each track point that is less than 5nm apart
Select "Export" to transfer track from iNavX to iNavX Account, Email or
"Share on Facebook"
Tracks can also be imported by holding down a GPX, KML or KMZ file
attachment in an email and selecting "Open In... iNavX"

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Anchor Alarm
The Anchor Alarm can be found under the ”More” Tab > Anchor Alarm
The "Anchor Alarm" will trigger (audible and visual alert when enabled) if
the position changes more then the selected NM distance
In order for the Anchor Alarm to work, iNavX must be active (i.e. running)
and have a good position fix (as indicated by "HPE:" in the Instruments
view)
The Anchor Alarm perimeter is plotted on the chart
"AAD:" in the Instruments view will display the amount of drift
Use the "Anchor" button to set the approximate location of the anchor
relative to your position. Make sure the Anchor Alarm perimeter distance is
greater then the distance to the anchor, otherwise the alarm will trigger
immediately after enabling
The "Scope" button can be used to get a recommended amount of anchor
rope to deploy
"Test" can be selected to simulate the alarm
Anchor Alarm audio will repeat until "Cancel" button is selected or the
Alarm view is dismissed with "Save" button. To make sure the audio alert
can be heard, confirm the "Mute" button is not turned on AND The Volume
slider in the device "Settings" "General" "Sounds" "Ringer and Alerts" is
at maximum level. "Change with Buttons" can be enabled to allow the
buttons on the side of the device to control the volume level

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Forecast

"Tides" will open the AyeTides app (if installed) to the

center of the Chart view position. iNavX can be returned
to from the AyeTides main menu by pressing the ”Back
to iNavX" button in the upper left hand corner
"Theyr Weather Settings" allows weather forecasts to
be plotted over the Chart view. This feature does require
a Theyr Weather subscription and an internet connection
GRIB is a weather forecast

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Theyr Weather
After activating the Theyr Once a forecast is selected
Weather subscription, the [<] and [>] buttons will
select the region and decrement or increment
forecast required the forecast date
Wind / Wave / Pressure / The Animate button on the
Precipitation right can be selected to
Air Temperature have the forecasts cycled
Precipitation Tapping on Settings on the
Pressure left will bring up the
Sea Surface Forecast selection screen
Temperature
Wave Height
Wind Speed
Wind / Pressure
NEXRAD Precipitation
Tidal Stream
Note: certain parameters
are available as regional
forecasts only

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GRIB
A GRIB is a weather forecast
Use the "Request GRIB" to have the GRIB sent
to your device
"Email" will make use the Mail app to make the
request. The GRIB forecast will come in as an
email with a file attachment in the Mail app. To
import hold down the GRB file attachment in the
email and select "Open In..." "iNavX”
Alternatively, the “Import GRIB” button will show
available GRIBS
After requesting a GRIB, it will take
approximately one minute before the GRIB is
available
Once a GRIB is selected in the "GRIBs" section,
the [<] and [>] buttons on the chart view will
decrement or increment the forecast date
The Animate button can be selected to have the
forecasts cycled
Note: GRIB data is typically at 0.5 degree
resolution so be sure to use a chart that covers
enough area to see the GRIB data (i.e. small
scale)

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Quick FAQs
Where do you get iNavX?
iNavX in the iTunes App Store.
Is there a charge for the high resolution NOAA US waters marine charts?
No, iNavX comes with free access to the high resolution NOAA US waters marine charts
Is there a charge for the marine charts and data?
Yes. iNavX provides access to the largest chart and data library. All additional charts are available for purchase through the iNavX In-App Chart Store.
What areas do the marine charts and maps include?
In addition to the NOAA US waters marine charts, iNavX provides access to the largest chart and data library. Visit the iNavX In-App Chart Store for more details.
Are the marine charts and maps the latest editions?
Yes, since they download directly from an official chart server. They can be updated at any time during the subscription period.
Where can I learn more information about the NOAA US waters marine charts?
Here – to see a list of NOAA Chart symbols and other information, use the search results from any Internet search engine with the phrase ”NOAA chart No. 1”
Are the marine charts and maps stored locally on my device?
Yes. This means once they are downloaded an internet connection is not needed to use the charts or maps.
How much storage space do the marine charts and maps take?
Depends on how many charts and maps have been downloaded. Individual charts and maps can be deleted. Typical chart or map takes under 1 MB of storage.
Does iNavX need a cell or Wi-Fi internet connection to use the marine charts or maps?
No. An internet connection is only needed to download selected charts and maps. Once charts and maps are downloaded they can be used at any time regardless of
internet connectivity. Note: regular raster and vector charts download once and stay in memory with no further need of an Internet connection. Charts in memory do
not expire but chart updates do cease once a subscription ends, and if device memory is reset or the device is replaced, iNavX requires a chart subscription renewal.
What devices is iNavX compatible with?
iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch, and iPhone. iNavX supports any iOS device running iOS10 or higher
Does iNavX support the device compass?
Yes. The compass will be used to orient the position icon on the chart including course up, the compass banner and the "HDG:" in the Instruments view. Course over
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Quick FAQs
I have more than one device, can iNavX be installed on all devices?
Yes. iNavX is a universal app and will be made available to all devices with the same iTunes Account. Alternatively, when you sync any device with your PC or Mac, all
apps purchased from the iTunes app store will be installed. This means you purchase an app once and install on all your devices.
Does iNavX support external GPS receivers for devices without a built in GPS?
Yes. We support the Bad Elf GPS, the Dual XGPS150 Universal Bluetooth GPS / Dual XGPS170 Universal Bluetooth GPS, the Garmin GLO, and the Magellan
ToughCase
Does iNavX track my location?
Yes, utilizing your devices in-built GPS, iNavX will actively track your location. This functionality also works without cell service.
What Location priority order does iNavX use?
When "Location Services" is enabled in the iNavX TCP/IP NMEA Client this means Location Services will be used for position, speed, and course. This setting is
typically enabled when GPS NMEA data is not available over TCP/IP connection, but other NMEA data such as depth or wind is.
What version of the iOS does iNavX require?
IOS 10 or later. iNavX no longer support iOS 5 since Apple’s developer tools dropped support for it some time ago. You should however be able to download an
earlier version of iNavX that does support your device which you can read more about here.
Does iNavX work in places where there is not marine chart or map coverage?
Yes. There is a basic low scale world chart included and the instrument and waypoints functionality is not dependent on available or loaded charts.
Does iNavX work with the NOAA ENC vector charts?
No. The NOAA ENC vector chart coverage is incomplete and the NOAA ENC vector charts do not have the look of traditional paper charts.
I have charts on my PC or Mac, can I use those with iNavX?
No. the chart providers have strict license and usage terms that restrict cross device usage. Only charts purchased on iNavX can be used on iNavX.
What is the current version of iNavX?
v5.5.2
How much are iNavX updates?
No additional charge and all iNavX updates will arrive via the Apple iPhone app store. On the device, Select "App Store", then select "Updates".
How does iNavX compare with the MacENC or GPSNavX feature set?
Comparison Table
Does iNavX have analog graphics for instrument data?
Yes, tap on any instrument value and an analog graphic is available (speed, course, wind, satellites, route, depth).
Does iNavX support AIS receivers and transponders?
Yes via TCP/IP. Targets are plotted on the chart with real-world scaling. An AIS Transponder can be used to provide own position, speed and course to iNavX. SART
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Quick FAQs
Does iNavX support NMEA data?
Recommended multiplexers:
• Brookhouse iMux WiFi multiplexer
• Brookhouse eMux WiFi multiplexer
• Comar NMEA-2-WiFi multiplexer
• DigitalYacht iAIS WiFi receiver & multiplexer
• DigitalYacht WLN10 WiFi multiplexer
• ShipModul Miniplex-2 WiFi multiplexer
• Redpark GPS Cable
• vYacht NMEA Wifi router
• DMK Yacht Instruments Box
• Vesper Marine XB-8000 / WatchMate Vision
• NMEA 2000 support: Chetco Digital Instruments SeaSmart WiFi OR
Combine an Actisense NGW-1 ISO with one of the above multiplexers
I don't have an AIS receiver or transponder, is there another way to get AIS data into iNavX?
Yes, in selected locals the SiiTech AIS server can be used. The SiiTech AIS server provides AIS targets within 30 NM of device position or any selected waypoint.
I have waypoints, routes, or tracks, how do I transfer those to/from iNavX?
iNavX can import and export waypoints, routes and tracks via email and from your iNavX account. This includes sending to MotionX and Google Earth apps. iNavX
can import and export waypoints, routes and tracks via iTunes
Can I upload my track to Google Earth?
iNavX can export the track or via email
Does iNavX support GRIB weather forecasts?
iNavX can import and display GRIBs
Is there a Full Screen mode in iNavX?
Yes, with the tap of the screen the chart can be expanded to fill the entire view
Do charts in iNavX get backed up via USB synchronization or iCloud?
NOAA Charts backup to iCloud if iCloud backup is enabled on the users device, but no chart files are archived to a computer hard drive

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Quick FAQs
What measurement units does iNavX support?
Nautical miles, statute miles, kilometers, yards, and meters, true and magnetic bearings, degrees and fractional minutes and
degrees minutes and seconds. All distance and bearing measurements are computed using Great Circle routing.
Is there a user's guide for iNavX?
Yes here: Guide
Is there a tutorial for iNavX?
Yes here: Tutorial
Is there a user's forum for iNavX?
Yes here: Forum
Is there a trial or demo version of iNavX?
No. Apple's official policy is not to allow trial or demo versions of apps.
Does iNavX include any AdWare?
No. It is our policy not to include any advertisements in our software.
What languages is iNavX localized in?
English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish.
Does iNavX support ActiveCaptain?
Not at this time, it is something we are considering for the future.
Is iNavX available on Android?
iNavX is only available for iOS devices. We have not had the resources to build an Android version, it is something we hope to do at
some point in the future.
Support for Mr. Tides
Mr. Tides is produced by another company, they can be reached for all questions and support items here –
http://mrtides.com/support.php
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Using iNavX with Brookhouse iMux
Go to the device home screen
Select "Settings" > "Wi-Fi” > Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON” > Select "Brookhouse_iMux".
If prompted for a password, enter BrookhouseXX (where XX is the serial number of the iMux)

Launch iNavX
• Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX Preferences menu
• Enter the Host "169.254.1.1" (Note: MK3 models use "192.168.1.99")
• Enter Port "2000" (Note: MK3 models use"10110")
• Select "TCP"
• Set "Enable Waypoints" to "ON" to import and and navigate to active waypoint or route of the connected GPS receiver
• Set "Location Services" to "ON" If there is no GPS receiver connected to the iMux.
• Set "AP Repeat" to "ON" in order to have NMEA data for the active waypoint sent to the iMux NMEA differential
(RS422) out while iNavX is running. When "OFF" or iNavX is not running, the NMEA data from iMux NMEA input CH1
will be sent to iMux NMEA differential (RS422) out.
• Enable "Link"
• Select "Save" button

Notes:
• Connecting iMux to NMEA data. Optional connections:
• Connect GPS receiver to iMux NMEA input CH1.
• Connect DSC output from VHF radio to iMux NMEA input CH2. When a DSC distress message comes in, iNavX will
create a waypoint at the reported position. In order for this to work be sure "Enable Waypoints" on the TCP/IP NMEA
Client setup.
• Connect other NMEA compatible instruments to iMux NMEA input CH3.
• Connect AIS receiver or transponder to iMux NMEA input CH4.
• Connect PC or Mac to iMux RS232.
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Using iNavX with Chetco Digital Instruments SeaSmart WiFi
Go to the device home screen
Select "Settings" >"Wi-Fi” > Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON” > Select "SeaSmart Adhoc Network”

Find the free Fing app in the Apple iTunes app store and install on device
Launch Fing on device, Fing will discover the SeaSmart AdHoc Network including the Host address of the SeaSmart WiFi which will be labeled "PRONET"

Launch iNavX
• Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX "Preferences" menu
• Enter the Host as shown above in Fing app "PRONET"
• Enter Port "10001"
• Select "TCP"
• Set "Enable Waypoints" to "ON" to import and and navigate to active waypoint or route of the connected GPS receiver
• Set "Location Services" to "ON" If there is no GPS receiver connected to the SeaSmart WiFi.
• Enable "Link” and select "Save"

Notes:
The SeaSmart WiFi will assign a different Host address each time powered up. In order to have a fixed Host address: Enter the Host address as previously
found by Fing into Safari URL to bring up the SeaSmart WiFi web page
Select "Adapter Setup"
Select "Network Setup"
Select "Network 2"
Select "Configuration"
Set "State:" to "Enabled"
Set "BOOTP Client:" to "OFF"
Set "DHCP Client:" to "OFF"
Enter the desired Host address into the "IP Address:" field. Recommend 169.254.XXX.XXX (i.e. 169.254.109.106)
Select "Submit"
Select "System"
Select "Reboot"
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Using iNavX with Coastal Explorer
If your PC and iPhone or iPad or iPod Touch are connected to a WiFi or ad-hoc network you can link to the Coastal Explorer
NMEA data.

Launch the latest version of Coastal Explorer

Select "Tools > Configure Vessel and Electronics..."
Select "Data Ports"
Select "Data Server..."
Check "Enable Data Server"

Go to the device home screen

Select "Settings” > "Wi-Fi” > Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON"
Be sure to select the network that your PC running Coastal Explorer is connected to.

Launch iNavX
Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX "Preferences" menu
Enter the Host, which is the the IP address displayed in Coastal Explorer "Data Server" "IP Address:"
Enter the Port, which is the value displayed in the Coastal Explorer "Data Server" "TCP Port:"
Select "TCP"
Enable "Link"

Select "Instruments" on the iNavX menu to see the NMEA data being received via TCP/IP from Coastal Explorer
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Using iNavX with Comar NMEA-2-WiFi
Go to the device home screen
Select "Settings" app > Select "Wi-Fi” > Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON” > Select "NMEA-2-WIFI XXX".

Launch iNavX
Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX Preferences menu
Enter the Host "169.254.1.1"
Enter Port "2000"
Select "TCP"
Set "Enable Waypoints" to "ON" to import and and navigate to active waypoint or route of the connected GPS receiver
Set "Location Services" to "ON" If there is no GPS receiver connected to the NMEA-2-WiFi.
Enable "Link"
Select "Save" button

Notes:
Connecting NMEA-2-WiFi to NMEA data:
Connect GPS receiver to NMEA-2-WiFi NMEA input 4,800
Connect AIS receiver or transponder to NMEA-2-WiFi NMEA input 38,400.

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Using iNavX with DigitalYacht iAIS or WLN10 or NavLink
Go to the device home screen
Select "Settings" app > Select "Wi-Fi” > Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON” > Select "DY-iAIS-XXXX" or "DY-WLN10-XXXX”

Launch iNavX
Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX "Preferences" menu
Enter the Host "169.254.1.1"
Enter Port "2000"
Select "TCP" (Note: If iAIS or WLN10 configured for UDP, then select "UDP")
Set "Enable Waypoints" to "ON" to import and and navigate to active waypoint or route of the connected GPS receiver
Set "Location Services" to "ON" If there is no GPS receiver connected to the iAIS or WLN10. This will allow iNavX to use the
device "Location Services"
Set "AP Repeat" to "ON" in order to have NMEA data for the active waypoint sent to the WLN10 NMEA out while iNavX is
running.
Enable "Link"
Select "Save" button

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Using iNavX with MacENC
If your Mac and iPhone or iPad or iPod Touch are connected to a WiFi or ad-hoc network you can link to the MacENC NMEA data.

Go to the device home screen

Select "Settings” > Select "Wi-Fi” > Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON” > Be sure to select the network that your Mac running MacENC is connected to.

Launch iNavX
Select "TCP/IP" on the MacENC "GPS" menu
Select "Enable" for the Server
Select "GPS", "Instruments", "AIS/RADAR"
Unselect "Processed"

Notes:
Make sure your network is established before starting MacENC so the correct Host IP address is displayed in the MacENC TCP/IP NMEA window. In some cases the
Host IP address displayed in MacENC may not be correct or unavailable, so open System Preferences and select "Network" to find the correct Host IP address
Make sure the OS X Firewall in System Preferences "Security and Privacy" is not blocking any connections to MacENC. Typically for an AdHoc network the Firewall
can be disabled.

Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX "Preferences" menu

Enter the host as shown in the MacENC "TCP/IP NMEA Data" window Server "Host"
Enter the port as shown the MacENC "TCP/IP NMEA Data" window Server "Port"
Select "TCP"
Enable "Link"
Enable "Enable Waypoints"
Select "Save" button

Select "Instruments" on the iNavX menu to see the NMEA data being received via TCP/IP from MacENC

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Using iNavX with Mølgaard Marine SeaMate1A
Go to the device home screen
Select "Settings" app
Select "Wi-Fi"
Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON"
Select "SEAMateXXXX". If another network is selected, first select the blue disclosure button next to the selected network and then select "Forget this network”

Select the blue disclosure button next to the "SEAMateXXXX"

Set "IP Address" as "Static"
Set "IP Address" as "192.168.127.200"
Select "Wi-Fi" back button
Exit "Settings" and launch iNavX

Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX Preferences menu

Enter the Host "192.168.127.129"
Enter Port "10002" for using the SeaMate1A CH2 NMEA data OR "10001" for using the SeaMate1A CH1 AIS NMEA data
Select "TCP"
Set "Enable Waypoints" to "ON" to import and and navigate to active waypoint or route of the connected GPS receiver
Set "Location Services" to "ON" If using SeaMate1A CH1 AIS NMEA data
Set "AP Repeat" to "OFF"
Enable "Link"
Select "Save" button

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Using iNavX with PolarCOM
Launch PolarCOM on your PC
[control] or right click on the PolarCOM icon in the dock or tray
Select "Configure" from the menu
Assuming you already have the PolarCOM ports setup for the NMEA input into your PC:
Select "Add" button in the PolarCOM Configuration window
Enter "TCP" for "Visible Name"
Select "Network Server" for the type
Enter "0.0.0.0" for "address"
Enter "2114" for the "port"
Select "Mux Out" for the "Direction"
Select "TCP" for the "Protocol"
Select the "Add" button

Go to the device home screen

Select "Settings" app
Select "Wi-Fi"
Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON"
Be sure to select the network that your PC running PolarCOM is connected to. If another network is selected first select the blue disclosure button next to the selected
network and then select "Forget this network"
Exit "Settings" and launch iNavX

Launch iNavX
Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX Preferences menu
Enter the Host (This is the IP address of your PC running PolarCOM)
Enter Port "2114"
Select "TCP"
Set "Enable Waypoints" to "ON" to import and and navigate to active waypoint or route of the GPS receiver connected to PolarCOM
Set "Location Services" to "ON" If there is no GPS receiver connected to your PC
Enable "Link"
Select "Save" button
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Using iNavX with SailTimer Wind Vane
Go to the device home screen
Select "Settings" app
Select "Wi-Fi"
Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON"
Select "SailTimerWindVane.com". If another network is selected, first select the blue disclosure button next to the selected
network and then select "Forget this network"
Exit "Settings"

Launch iNavX
Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX Preferences menu
Select mode to "UDP"
Enter Port "55554"
Set "Location Services" to "ON"
Enable "Link"
Select "Save" button

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Using iNavX with ShipModul MiniPlex-2Wi
Go to the device home screen
Select "Settings" app
Select "Wi-Fi"
Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON"
Select "MiniPlex-2Wi:xx:xx". If another network is selected, first select the blue disclosure button next to the selected
network and then select "Forget this network"
Exit "Settings"

Launch iNavX
Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX Preferences menu
Enter the Host "169.254.1.1" (Note: versions 3.17 and later use "10.0.0.1")
Enter Port "10110"
Select "TCP"
Set "Enable Waypoints" to "ON" to import and and navigate to active waypoint or route of the connected GPS receiver
Set "Location Services" to "ON" If there is no GPS receiver connected to the MiniPlex-2Wi
Set "AP Repeat" to "ON" in order to have NMEA data for the active waypoint sent to the MiniPlex-2Wi Out1
Enable "Link"
Select "Save" button
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Using iNavX with SiiTech AIS NMEA Data Server
The SiiTech AIS server will provide AIS NMEA data in certain locales. Coverage areas. The radius of the AIS NMEA data
provided is 30NM from your device position or a selected waypoint. Note: Your device must have a WiFi or cell connection in
order to connect to the SiiTech AIS Server. The SiiTech AIS Server will disconnect if there is no coverage for the selected
position. Suspending iNavX either with the home or lock button disconnects from the SiiTech AIS server. Upon resuming
iNavX a re-connect will be made, however this will fail if the re-connect is made within one minute of suspending iNavX.

Launch iNavX
Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX "Preferences" menu
Select the "Account" button and enter SiiTech Account:
Email: [email protected]
Password: data
Position: Can either be the device "Position" or a
waypoint for the AIS NMEA data origin
Select "Save" button
Using the bookmarks button select "inavx.web-ais.net 9991
"Set "Location Services" to "ON”
Enable "Link”
Select "Save" button

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Using iNavX with Vesper Marine XB-8000 / WatchMate Vision
Go to the device home screen
Select "Settings" app
Select "Wi-Fi"
Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON"
Select "VesperXB". If another network is selected, first select the blue disclosure button next to the selected network and then select
"Forget this network"
Find the password in the Installation Guide included with the Vesper Marine unit
Exit "Settings"

Launch iNavX
Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX "Preferences" menu
Enter the Host "192.168.15.1"
Enter Port "39150"
Select "TCP"
Set "Location Services" to "OFF"
Enable "Link"
Select "Save" button

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Using iNavX with vYacht NMEA
Go to the device home screen
Select "Settings" app
Select "Wi-Fi"
Set "Wi-Fi" to "ON"
Select "vYachtWifi". If another network is selected, first select the blue disclosure button next to the selected network and
then select "Forget this network"
Exit "Settings"

Launch iNavX
Select "TCP/IP NMEA Client" on the iNavX Preferences menu
Enter the Host "192.168.1.1"
Enter Port "2947"
Select "TCP"
Set "Location Services" to "ON" If there is no GPS receiver connected to the vYacht NMEA
Enable "Link"
Select "Save" button

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