2006 ACURA CSX navigation

ÎYaw Rate Sensor
Sensor Element Structure
Oscillation Gyro Principles
Operation
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Enlarged view of sensor element
DETECTING PIEZOELECTRIC
PARTS
OSCILLATORS
SUPPORT PIN
DRIVING
PIEZOELECTRIC
PART
METAL BLOCK MONITORING PIEZOELECTRIC
PARTBend
Oscillation
Coriolis forceTurn to
right
Coriolis force
Oscillation
Sensor element top view
The yaw rate sensor (located in the navigation unit) detects the direction change (angular speed) of the vehicle. The
sensor is an oscillation gyro built into the navigation unit.
The sensor element is shaped like a tuning fork, and it consists of the piezoelectric parts, the metal block, and the
support pin. There are four piezoelectric parts: one to drive the osc
illators, one to monitor and maintain the oscillation
at a regular frequency, and two to detect angular velocity. The two osc illators, which have a 90-degree twist in the
center, are connected at the bottom by the metal block and supported by the support pin. A detection piezoelectric part
is attached to the top of each oscillator. The driving piezoelectric part is attached to the bottom of one oscillator, and
the monitoring piezoelectric part is attached to the bottom of the other oscillator.
The piezoelectric parts have electric/mechanical transfer characteristics. They bend vertically when voltage is applied
to both sides of the parts, and voltage is generated between both sides of the piezoelectric parts when they are bent by
an external force. The oscillation gyro functions by utilizing this characteristic of the piezoelectric parts and Coriolis
force. (Coriolis force deflects moving objects as a result of the earth’s rotation.) In the oscillation gyro, this force
moves the sensor element when angular velocity is applied.
1. The driving piezoelectric part oscillates the oscillator by repeatedly bending and returning when an AC voltage of 6 kHz is applied to the part, The monitoring-side oscillator resonates because it is connected to the driving-side
oscillator by the metal block.
2. The monitoring piezoelectric part bends in proportion to the osc illation and outputs voltage (the monitor signal).
The navigation unit control circuit controls the drive signal to stabilize the monitor signal.
3. When the vehicle is stopped, the detecting piezoelectric parts osc illate right and left with the oscillators, but no
signal is output because the parts are not bent (no angular force).
4. When the vehicle turns to the right, the sensor element moves in a circular motion with the right oscillator bending forward and the left oscillator bending rearward. The am ount of forward/rearward bend varies according
to the angular velocity of the vehicle.
5. The detecting piezoelectric parts output voltage (the yaw rate signal) according to the amount of bend. The amount of vehicle direction change is determined by measuring this voltage.
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ÎGlobal Positioning System (GPS)
Position Detection Image with GPS Satellite
Precision of GPS
GPS ICONCOLOR NUMBER OF
SATELLITES CONDITION DESCRIPTION
GPS Antenna
GPS Receiver and Clock
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System Description (cont’d)
The global positioning system (GPS) enables the navigation system to determine the current position of the vehicle by
using the signals transmitted from the satellites in orbit around the earth. The sate
llites transmit the satellite
identification signal, orbit information, transmission time signal, and other information. When the GPS receiver
receives a signal from four or more satellites simultaneously, it calculates the current position of the vehicle based on
the distance to each satellite and the satellite’s positions in its respective orbit.
The precision of the GPS varies according to the number of satellites from which signals are received and the view of
the sky. The accuracy is indicated by the color and shape of the GPS icon shown on the display.
No GPS icon None Faulty reception The GPS can’t be utilized due to a faulty GPS receiver, open in the wire, or other
fault or interference.
White GPS icon 2 or less Impossible to detect vehicle positionGPS function is normal. The satellite
signals received by the GPS are too few to
detect the vehicle position.
Green GPS icon 3 Vehicle position detectable in 2 dimensionsThe longitude and latitude of the vehicle
position can be detected. (Less precise
than detection in three dimensions)
4 or more Vehicle position detectable in 3 dimensions (elevation
displayed) The longitude, latitude and the altitude of
the vehicle position can be detected. (More
precise than detection in two dimensions)
The GPS antenna amplifies and transmits the signals received from the satellites to the GPS receiver.
The GPS receiver is built into the navigation unit. It calculates the vehicle position by receiving the signal from the GPS
antenna. The current time vehicle position and signal reception condition is transmitted from the GPS receiver to the
navigation unit to adjust vehicle position.
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Navigation Unit
Calculation of Vehicle Position
Map Matching Tuning
GPS Tuning
Distance Tuning
Route Guidance
Audio Guidance
DVD-ROM
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The navigation unit calculates the vehicle position and guides you to the destination. The unit performs map matching
correction, GPS correction, and distance tuning. It also controls the menu functions and the DVD-ROM drive, and
interprets voice commands. With control of all these items, the navigation unit makes the navigation picture signal,
then it transmits the signal to the navigation display and audio driving instructions to the audio unit.
The navigation unit calculates the vehicle position (the driving direction and the current position) by receiving the
directional change signals from the yaw rate sensor and the travel distance signals from the PCMs vehicle speed pulse
(VSP) signal.
The map matching tuning is accomplished by indicating the vehicle position on the roads on the map. The map data
transmitted from the DVD-ROM is checked against the vehicle position data, and the vehicle position is indicated on
the nearest road. Map matching tuning does not occur when the vehicle travels on a road not shown on the map, or
when the vehicle position is far away from a road on the map.
The GPS tuning is accomplished by indicating the vehicle position as the GPS’s vehicle position. The navigation unit
compares its calculated vehicle position data with the GPS vehicle position data. If there is large difference between
the two, the indicated vehicle position is adjusted to the GPS vehicle position.
The distance tuning reduces the difference between the travel distance signal from the VSP and the distance data on
the map. The navigation unit compares its calculated vehicle position data with the GPS vehicle position data. The
navigation unit then decreases the tuning value when the vehicle position is always ahead of the GPS vehicle position,
and it increases the tuning value when the vehicle position is always behind the GPS vehicle position.
The navigation unit can calculate different routes to a selected destination. You have five options:
 Direct Route Calculate a route that is the most direct.
 Easy Route Calculate a route that minimizes the number of turns needed.
 Minimize Freeways Calculate a route that avoids freeway travel. If that is not possible, keep the am ount of
freeway travel to a minimum.
 Minimize Toll Roads Calculate a route that avoids, or minimizes travel on toll roads.
 Maximize Freeways Calculate a route that uses freeways as much as possible.
The navigation unit transmits audio driving instructions before entering an intersection or passing a junction.
The audio instructions come through the audio unit to the front speakers.
NOTE: The front speakers are muted whenever the navigation system is giving guidance commands, and all of the
speakers are muted when the voice control system is being used.
The map data (including all scale rates) is stored in the DVD-ROM. The map data includes:  Road distances, road widths, speed limits, traffic regulations, passing time at junction, distances to junctions, and the driving instructions for audio guidance.
 Latitude and longitude GPS.
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ÎAudio Unit (Built in the navigation unit)
Navigation Display
Microphone
Navigation TALK Button
Navigation BACK Button
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System Description (cont’d)
The audio unit receives the audio driving instructions from the navigation unit, and transmits the instructions through
the front speakers even when the audio system is in use.
The navigation display uses liquid crystal display (LCD). The LCD is a 6.5-inch-diagonal, thin film transistor (TFT),
stripe type with 65,536 color, The color film and fluorescent light are laid out on the back of the liquid crystal film. The
touch sensor on the front of the LCD consists of a touch sensitive resistive membrane with an infinite number of
possible touch locations.
The microphone (on the ceiling, near the front map light) receives voice commands and transmits them to the
navigation unit for interpretation.
Activates the voice control system in the navigation unit to accept voice commands.
Returns the display to the previous screen (similar function as the CANCEL button).
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Glossary
Item Definition
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The following is a glossary of terms pertaining to the Voice Recognition Navigation System.Active noise cancellation
(ANC) The active noise cancellation system cancels some of the vehicle noise. This occurs in the 1,500 2,400 rpm
range. Microphones detect the low frequency sound, and the system outputs a canceling sound from the audio
speaker.
Address Book The HFL system can import a copy of the phone book from and approved HFL compatible phone and display the imported phone book on the navigation screen as the address book. See the Owner’s Manual for more
information.
B-CAN Body CAN Bus (see CAN)
Bread-crumbs (White
dots) Off road tracking dots that can be followed on the map to retrace your route back to a mapped (digitized) road.
This function can be turned on/off in Setup screen 1.
CAN Controller Area Network. This communication network allows processors in the vehicle to send/receive information. The fuel pulses used by the MID trip computer are received from the ECM/PCM using the F-CAN
(Fast Controller Area Network) bus.
CPU Central Processing Unit. The main device within the navigation unit that coordinates the rest of the electronic functions.
CSS Countershaft (Output) Speed Sensor. This sensor reads the output shaft speed at the transmission and provides a speed pulse to the ECM/PCM.
Database This consists of the Map data, and the POI (Points Of Interest) data stored on the DVD.
DBW Drive By Wire. Allows electrical control of the throttle without the need of a mechanical linkage.
DCA Detailed Coverage Area. Main metropolitan areas in the Lower 48 states, and Canada are mapped to this level. See the navigation system manual for a list of these areas.
DTC DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Use HDS tablet to obtain, and troubleshoot the cause of these codes.
Dead reckoning The use of the speed signal, and yaw rate sensor to position the vehicle on the map even when tall buildings, or driving in a tunnel obscures the GPS signal.
Digitized road A road that appears on the navigation screen. The road name appears at the bottom of the navigation screen. If the user drives off road, the navigation system displays not on a digitized road, and after 1/2 mile, the bread-
crumbs appear.
Disclaimer screen Screen containing cautionary information. It is meant to be read carefully and acknowledged by the customer when using the navigation system.
DVD or DVD-ROM Digital Versatile Disk. The navigation program and database resides on this disk. See the Navigation Owner’s Manual for information on how to order a replacement or an update DVD.
ECM Engine Control Module. Typically referred to as the ECM.
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions. See the navigation system manual for a list of the customer FAQs, and troubleshooting information.
F-CAN Fast CAN Bus (see CAN)
GA-NET The GA-NET allows the audio unit to communicate with all the audio and navigation components in a vehicle. If there is an open in the GA-NET, components or the entire audio and navigation system may appear inoperative.
GPS Global Positioning System. A network of 24 satellites in orbit around the earth. The navigation system can simultaneously receive signals from up to 12 satellites to accurately position the vehicle on the map.
HDS Honda Diagnostic System. A hand held tablet PC used for diagnosing vehicle problems. This device can be used to obtain DTC codes for diagnosis of the navigation system and CAN related problems.
HFL HandsFreeLink uses Bluetooth technology as a wireless link between it and an approved Bluetooth compatible cell phone. See the vehicle Owner’s manual or Quick Start Guide for more information.
HIP (AcuraLink) Honda Information Platform (see AcuraLink)
H/U Head Unit. The audio unit in the dash.
Initialization This refers to the period needed to re-acquire the GPS satellite orbital information whenever the navigation system power has been disconnected. This can take from 10 to 45 minutes.
Interface Dial This control device consists of a rotating knob and the buttons surrounding it. This device allows control of the navigation, audio, and climate functions displayed on the screen.
Jog Dial See interface dial.
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ItemDefinition
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System Description (cont’d)
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display (the navigation screen)
Map matching The received GPS information allows the navigation system to position the vehicle on the map. Map matching
has occurred if the map screen displays the current street name in the bottom-shaded area.
Mic Abbreviation for the microphone used for receiving voice commands. It is located near the map light in the
ceiling. The ANC circuit may also use it to check its tuning.
MID Multi-Information Display
MW Maneuver Window. While on-route to a destination, this window displays information about the next maneuver.
Navi Abbreviation for the Navigation System.
Off-road tracking See bread-crumbs.
Off route Off route This occurs when the user leaves mapped roads. Off road tracking dots (bread-crumbs) are displayed if
the option is enabled in the setup menu. The user can use them to return to a mapped road. The bottom of the
navigation screen displays Not on a digitized road.
Outlying areas These are rural areas that typically have only their main roads mapped. All other roads are shown in light brown
for reference only, since they have not been verified.
Paired Linking your cell phone to the HFL.
PC Card slot PC Card Slot The PC Card (PCMCIA, type II) slot is for factory use only. Make sure that the sliding door is closed at
all times, if opened, an error message is displayed on the screen.
PCM Powertrain Control Module. This unit supplies the navigation system speed signal, also refered to as PCM.
PCMCIA A computer industry defined term referring to the PC Card slot standard.
PIN Personal Identification Number, a random 4 digit number created by the customer to protect personal
information.
POI Point Of Interest. These are the businesses, schools, etc. found under the places option on the main menu.
Polygon Colored areas on the map screen denoting parks, schools, etc. See the Navigation System Manual Driving to
Your Destination for a list of the assigned colors.
QWERTY Keyboard layout resembling the typewriter keys. The keyboard layout can be changed to an alphabetical layout
in the Setup mode.
SCS connector The service check signal 2-pin connector used to put the navigation system into the diagnostic mode.
Security code Code needed to activate the navigation system. You can get the security code from the iN by entering the
navigation unit serial number. You can find the serial number on the diagnostic screens (unit check, Navi ECU),
or on the underside of the navigation unit.
Tuning A continual update of internal navigation system scaling factors. See the individual sensor tuning discussions
under either System Description, or System Diagnosis Mode (see page 23-135).
Unverified Streets These streets have not been verified for turn restrictions, one-way, etc. They appear light brown on the map. You can enter address destinations in these areas, but depending on your Unverified Routing choice in setup, voice
guidance may end at the last verified street closest to your destination.
USB Universal Serial Bus. the USB is used for playing the compressed audio files (MP3, WMA, and AAC) on the
external device through the audio unit.
Verified streets These streets consist of the detailed metropolitan coverage areas, and all other inter-town connection roads.
These roads are shown in black or red on the map. (interstates are red)
VP Vehicle Position. When in map mode, this circular icon shows the vehicle position on the map.
VR Voice Recognition. This allows voice control of many of the navigation functions. The hardware consists of the
microphone, voice control switch (navigation TALK/BACK buttons), and the center speaker. See the overview for
more information.
VSP Vehicle Speed Pulse. This pulse signal coming from the PCM (via the CSS) is used to update the Vehicle position
on the map. These pulses do not indicate direction (forward or backward). When in reverse, the navigation
receives a signal and directs the VP to move backwards on the map.
XM This device receives information from the XM satellites and passes XM audio information to the audio unit. In
addition, traffic information is sent to the navigation unit.
Yaw Sensor This device is located in the navigation system control unit and senses the side-to-side twisting force generated
when the vehicle turns. See a detailed description of how this sensor works in system description.
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Diagnostic System Diagram
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This diagram below shows and over view of the navigation diagnostic features starting at the center and working
outward in layers. The diagram starts with Key on. From any of the navigation Map or Menu screens, press and
simultaneously hold the keys Menu, MAP/GUIDE, and Cancel.
Finally, the diagram shows the available diagnostic menu choices, starting at the bottom left, and moving clockwise.
In most cases, do not clear or change settings in any diagnostic screen unless instructed to do so in the explanation, or
by the factory. If the factory asks you to insert a PCMCIA memory card into the PC card Slot, then the features specified
on the diagram with PC card are available.(cont’d)
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Navigation System Connector Location
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System Description (cont’d)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR B (22P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR H (2P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR A (17P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR E (14P) NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR D (5P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR F (5P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR C (12P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR B (22P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR A (17P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR C (12P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR E (14P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR D (5P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR F (5P)
NAVIGATION UNIT
CONNECTOR H (2P)
Wire side of female terminals Wire side of female terminals Wire side of female terminals
Wire side of female terminals Wire side of female terminals Wire side of female terminals
Terminal side of female terminals
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