Garmin 55 AVD User Manual

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GPS 55 AVD
Personal Navigator
OWNER'S MANUAL
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© 1992 GARMIN, 9875 Widmer Road, Lenexa, KS 66215
Printed in Taiwan.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
October, 1992 190-00030-00 Rev. D
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PREFACE
GARMIN thanks you for selecting our high performance, full featured Personal NavigatorTM. The GPS 55 AVD represents our continued commitment to provide you with a portable aviation unit that is versatile, extremely accurate, and easy to use. We are confident you will enjoy using your unit for many years to come.
The GPS 55 AVD's rugged construction and quality components offer the reliability demanded by the harshest operating environments. When not being used in an aircraft, it may be removed for use in marine and land vehicles, as well as for hunting and hiking. The unit may be operated portably using its own battery pack, or it may use a 5-40 volt DC external power source for fixed mounted applications. You can even use a 115- or 230-volt battery charger for planning trips at home.
This manual and accompanying quick reference guide provide complete information on safely operating the GPS 55 AVD to its full potential. Two exciting practice trips have been planned for you to practice your navigation skills using the built-in simulator. Afterwards, try a trip of your own to realize the value of the GPS 55 AVD as your Personal Navigator questions or comments, our Customer Support Department is eager to serve you. GARMIN is fully committed to your satisfaction as a customer.
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CAUTION
The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is under development and is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 55 AVD is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, and therefore become unsafe. Use the GPS 55 AVD at your own risk. To reduce the risk, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner's Manual and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPS 55 AVD to all available navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
The Jeppesen database incorporated in the GPS 55 AVD must be updated regularly in order to ensure that its information is current. GARMIN issues an update approximately every 28 days. Contact GARMIN or your local GARMIN aviation dealer for more information on GPS 55 AVD database updates. Pilots using an out-of-date database do so entirely at their own risk.
NOTE: 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BASIC FEATURES
1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 55 AVD 1-1
1.1 Capabilities 1-1
1.2 Aviation Database 1-2
1.3 Operations 1-2
2 GETTING STARTED 2-1
2.1 Front Panel 2-1
2.2 Banners 2-1
2.3 Cursor and Fields 2-3
2.4 Keypad Operation 2-3
2.5 Entering Data 2-5
2.6 Viewing Messages 2-5
2.7 Operating Modes 2-6
3 BASIC OPERATION 3-1
3.1 Power On 3-1
3.2 Satellite Status 3-2
3.3 Present Position 3-3
3.4 AutoStore
3.5 CDI and Navigation Summary 3-5
3.6 Waypoints 3-6
3.7 Nearest Waypoints 3-9
3.8 Navigate to a Waypoint 3-10
3.9 Proximity Alarm Waypoints 3-11
3.10 Sample Trip 3-12
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4 UNIT CUSTOMIZATION 4-1
4.1 Setup Menu 4-1
4.2 Operating Mode 4-2
4.3 User Selectable Alarms 4-2
4.4 Backlighting Timeout 4-3
4.5 Audio Settings 4-4
4.6 Navigation Units 4-4
4.7 CDI Scale 4-5
4.8 Magnetic Variation 4-5
4.9 Filter Settings 4-6
4.10 Output 4-7
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4.11 Map Datum 4-7
ADVANCED FEATURES
5 NAVIGATION PLANNING 5-1
5.1 Navigation Menu 5-1
5.2 Date and Time 5-1
5.3 Event Timer 5-2
5.4 Trip Planning 5-4
5.5 Sunrise/Sunset 5-4
5.6 Alarm Clock 5-5
6 ROUTES 6-1
6.1 Navigating Using Routes 6-1
6.2 Route Catalog 6-2
6.3 Editing Routes 6-3
6.4 Activating Routes 6-5
6.5 Building Routes Using AutoStore
7 SAMPLE SIMULATED TRIP 7-1
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APPENDICES
A MESSAGES A-1
B NAVIGATION TERMS B-1
B.1 Definitions B-1 B.2 Course To Steer (CTS) B-3
C INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE C-1
C.1 Specifications C-1 C.2 Electrical Wiring C-3 C.3 Surface Mount Installation C-4 C.4 Portable Antenna Installation C-7 C.5 Battery Pack Operation C-8 C.6 Maintenance C-9 C.7 Customer Support C-9
D MAP DATUMS D-1
E ABBREVIATIONS FOR DATABASE REGIONS E-1
F AIRPORT IDENTIFIERS PREFIX CODES F-1
G INDEX G-1
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 55 AVD
1.1 CAPABILITIES
The GPS 55 AVD provides a host of powerful capabilities which were previously found only in much larger systems:
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· Performance: State-of-the-art MultiTrac satellites while providing high receiver sensitivity, fast first fix, and continuous navigation updates.
· Portability: Goes where you go - on land, sea, or in the air. The built- in simulator allows you to plan your next trip or hone your navigation skills at home or in your office.
· Navigation: Illuminated keypad and display provide the navigation information you need at a glance. Store up to 250 alphanumeric waypoints and 10 reversible routes. The GOTO function sets an instantaneous course to the waypoint of your choice. The AutoStore function helps you build routes as you go. A flashing Message Annunciator and an audible message tone keep you fully informed of your navigation status.
· Personalized: Configure your unit the way you like by selecting nautical units, Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) sensitivity, keypad and display features, map datums, and interface options.
receiver tracks up to eight
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· Low Power Consumption: Battery Saver operation, which draws less than 1.1 watts, provides up to ten hours of continuous operation with four AA size alkaline batteries.
· Trip Planning: Analyze distance and time requirements for your trip. Compute the time of sunrise and sunset at your destination.
· Alarms: An alarm clock and timer allow the GPS 55 AVD to watch the clock for you. Arrival, anchor drag, CDI, and proximity alerts help you safely navigate your craft.
· Interfaces: Interface with graphics plotters as well as marine autopilots.
We encourage you to read through this manual and experiment using the built-in simulator. This will help you quickly master the power of the GPS 55 AVD.
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1.2 AVIATION DATABASE
The GPS 55 AVD features a built-in Jeppesen NavData® database providing direct access to worldwide airport (with a runway of 1,000 feet or greater) and VOR locations. Two versions of the internal database are available to cover the entire world:
· Americas: Includes North, Central and South America.
· International: Includes everywhere except North, Central or South America.
This database may be updated by a GARMIN authorized service center on a one-time basis or every 28 days by subscription service. Contact GARMIN or your local GARMIN aviation dealer for more information on GPS 55 AVD database updates. (NOTE: Programmed routes and proximity alarms which contain database waypoints that are deleted or moved more than 0.33 arc minutes due to a database update will be deleted.)
1.3 OPERATIONS
You may use your GPS 55 AVD for both portable and fixed operations. The unit may be operated from external AC power using a battery charger, external 5-40 volt DC power using the power/data cable or cigarette lighter adapter, or using a battery pack.
Handheld Operation:
For handheld operation, the GPS 55 AVD is powered by a AA battery pack which should be filled with four high quality alkaline batteries commonly found at retail stores. (A rechargeable nicad battery pack is also available.)
In order to track GPS satellites, the unit must be situated with the antenna pointed straight up and should not be blocked by objects or people (signal reception through thin fabric such as canvas may be adequate but degraded). A lanyard is provided to prevent accidental dropping of your GPS 55 AVD. (Connect the lanyard to the eyelet on the back of the unit.)
Aircraft Operation:
A mounting bracket is supplied for fixed mount installation in an aircraft. Additionally, six feet cable with a suction cup and hardware is provided for remote mounting of the portable antenna The unit may be operated using aircraft power through the power/data cable or it may be operated using the battery pack. While using aircraft power, you may wish to leave the battery
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pack in the unit. In the event of aircraft power failure, the GPS 55 AVD will automatically switch to battery power.
Marine/Land Operation:
A universal mount is available for swivel mount installation in a boat or land vehicle. Additionally, a Marine/RV Remote Antenna is available for installations which require an external antenna for an unobstructed view of the sky. This weather-proof antenna includes 30 feet of low-loss antenna cable. The remote antenna has been constructed to thread onto a standard 1" antenna mount. Antenna mounts, commonly used to attach VHF radio antennas and Loran-C couplers, are readily available from your local marine accessories dealer.
A Magnetic Mount Antenna is also available for attaching a remote antenna to a metallic surface. This weather-proof antenna includes 10 feet of low-loss antenna cable. A cigarette lighter adapter cable may be used to power the unit in vehicle applications.
In addition to supplying power to the unit, the power/data cable allows you to interface your GPS 55 AVD with other electronic devices such as graphical displays or marine autopilots.
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2.1 FRONT PANEL
CHAPTER 2
GETTING STARTED
The front panel consists of a 20-key keypad and a LCD display which includes three lines of information and various banners. Both the display and keypad are illuminated for operating in darkness.
2.2 BANNERS
Information displayed on the LCD is commonly referred to as a “page”. A page consists of alphanumeric information and banners. Banners, illustrated below, are used to indicate the type of page, navigation units, and data displayed (see Appendix B). They also indicate navigation fix type, satellite tracking, and provide user prompting.
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2.3 CURSOR AND FIELDS
Alphanumeric Field Cursor on
Confirmation Field
Numeric Field Cursor on Cyclic Field
The area of the page which is underlined is called the cursor. The cursor may be moved to locations on the page called fields which allow you to enter data. You will encounter four types of fields.
· Numeric fields accept numbers. For example, you will enter a waypoint's latitude in a numeric field.
· Alphanumeric fields accept numbers as well as letters. For example, you will enter a waypoint's name in an alphanumeric field.
· Cyclic fields allow you to select from one of several available options. For example, you may select between DTK (desired track), BRG (bearing to waypoint), or CTS (course to steer) using a cyclic field. Cyclic fields are indicated on the display by the “MORE” banner.
· Confirmation fields allow you to indicate your approval. For example, you will be asked to confirm that you want to delete a waypoint. Confirmation fields always end with a “?” character.
2.4 KEYPAD OPERATION
The PWR/BRT key is a dual function key that controls unit power and panel backlighting.
When the unit is on, pressing the PWR/BRT key will turn on the panel backlighting. Pressing the PWR/BRT key again will turn off the backlighting.
To turn the unit off, press and hold the PWR/BRT key for three seconds until the display is blank.
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Pressing the MSG/SET key allows you to view new messages when the "MSG" banner is flashing. (See Section 2.6 and Appendix A.) Pressing the MSG/SET key also selects the Setup Pages which allow you to view satellite tracking status and customize the unit as you like. (See Section 3.2 and Chapter 4.)
Pressing the GOTO key once allows you to initiate the GOTO function, which will set an instantaneous course to any waypoint. (See Section 3.8.)
Pressing the NAV key selects the Navigation Pages which allow you to view navigation information and perform planning functions. (See Sections 3.3 and 3.5 and Chapter 5.)
Pressing the WPT key selects the Waypoint Pages which allow you to create, edit, delete, and rename waypoints. In addition, you may view your nearest waypoints and set waypoint proximity alarms.
(See Sections 3.6, 3.7 and 3.9.)
Pressing the RTE key selects the Route Pages which allow you to edit, review, activate, and delete routes. (See Chapter 6.)
Pressing either of the arrow keys allows you to move the cursor, scroll through information lists, and enter letters of
the alphabet.
The alphanumeric keys allow you to enter letters and numbers into the GPS 55.
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If you want to enter a number in a numeric field, for instance “1”, simply press the 1 key. If you want to enter a letter in an alphanumeric field, for example “A”, press the 1 key to display B, then press the left arrow key once to select “A” (you may also press the right arrow key three times to display the “A”).
Pressing the CLR/MORE key erases information in the cursor field. If the cursor is over a cyclic field, pressing the CLR/MORE key will toggle through several available options.
Pressing the ENT key completes the process of data entry. If the cursor is over a confirmation field, pressing the ENT key indicates your approval.
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2.5 ENTERING DATA
To enter data you must first move the cursor under the desired field by pressing the right or left arrow key.
To enter a number...
· Press the key that is labeled with the desired number. The numbers will fill in from the left side of the field similar to a typewriter. You must enter any leading zeros in the field. For example, if you wish to enter “51” in a three space field, you must press the 0, 5, and 1 keys in that order.
· Press the CLR key if you enter an incorrect number.
· Press the ENT key when you have filled all significant digits of the field with numbers (trailing zeros are automatically filled in by the GPS 55).
To enter a letter...
· Press the key that is labeled with the desired letter.
· Press the right or left arrow key until the desired letter is displayed.
· Press the CLR key if you enter an incorrect letter.
· Press the ENT key when all the characters are entered.
The GPS 55 features a keypad feedback tone which will sound each time you press a key. If you enter data which is not appropriate for the field, the feedback tone will quickly sound three times indicating an error. The keypad feedback tone can be turned off if you wish (see Section 4.5).
2.6 VIEWING MESSAGES
From time to time, the GPS 55 will use a message to tell you of conditions that need your attention. When the GPS 55 has a new message for you, the MSG banner will flash. When this occurs, press the MSG key to view new message(s). Continue to press the MSG key until the page you were viewing prior to pressing the MSG key is displayed.
While the MSG banner is flashing, the GPS 55 will also generate an audible tone to alert you of the message (if your unit is connected to an external alarm, it will also be activated). Messages that demand immediate attention such as an arrival alarm generate a quick tone that will not stop until you view the message. All other messages generate a slow tone that will cease after 15 seconds. The message tone may be turned off if you wish (see Section
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Important messages will remain on the Message Page after being viewed. If this occurs, the MSG banner will be in view but will not flash (if no messages exist, the MSG banner will not be visible). To review these messages, press the MSG key until the “MESSAGES” title is displayed. Then, press the MORE key until the “END MSGS” title is displayed.
Refer to Appendix A for a complete list of GPS 55 messages.
2.7 OPERATING MODES
Three modes are available which will allow you to operate your GPS 55 in the way which best suits your needs (see Section 4.2).
Normal mode is most suitable for high dynamics applications. The GPS 55 will typically operate up to six hours on a single pack of batteries.
Battery Saver mode is suitable for most applications and will extend the battery life to as much as ten hours.
Simulator mode allows you to simulate the operation of the GPS 55 while at home or in your office. The simulator mode can be used while learning to use your GPS 55 and is ideal for planning routes and entering waypoints. Keep in mind that the GPS 55 is not tracking satellites in the simulator mode. You should never attempt to use the simulator mode for actual navigation.
If you are using your GPS 55 for the first time, we encourage you to review Chapter 3 which introduces the GPS 55's basic features. Additionally, you may wish to review Chapter 4 on custom setups. Afterward, you may want to read through the rest of this manual and make further use of the built-in simulator to practice with the advanced features.
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CHAPTER 3
BASIC OPERATION
3.1 POWER ON
After you turn your GPS 55 on, it will conduct a series of self tests and display the following notices: “VER x.xx”, “COPYRIGHT”, “1992”, and “GARMIN”. Following completion of the tests, the Database Page, which indicates the database version (Americas vs International), effective date, and expiration date will now be displayed.
Database Version
Effective Date
Expiration Date
The GPS 55 will still function with a database which is out of date; however, you must exercise extreme caution and always verify that the database information is correct before use. (Warning: The accuracy of the database information is assured only if the database is current. Pilots using an out-of­date database do so entirely at their own risk.) After you press ENT to approve the database, the GPS 55 will begin acquiring satellites. This process is fully automatic and typically will take two minutes to obtain a position fix.
Initially, the GPS 55 will display the “ACQ” banner; it will inform you when a position fix is obtained by transitioning to either the “2D” or “3D” banner. When four or more satellites with good geometry are available, the GPS 55 will automatically operate in the 3D mode in which latitude, longitude, and altitude are computed. If only three satellites are available, the unit will operate in 2D mode in which only latitude and longitude are computed. When operating in the 2D mode, the unit will use the last computed altitude or your last entered altitude (Section 3.3 describes how you may enter the altitude). If less than three satellites with acceptable geometry are available, the “DR” banner will be displayed.
Your GPS 55 will automatically update satellite orbital data as it operates. If you have not operated your unit for a period of six months or longer, it will take approximately 12.5 minutes to search the sky and collect new orbital data. You will be informed when your unit is searching the sky with the message
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“SRCH SKY”. Additionally, the “DATA” banner will be displayed. Once satellite orbital data is collected, it will be stored in battery backed up memory. This means the data will not be lost when you turn your GPS 55 off.
3.2 SATELLITE STATUS
Satellites EPE Tracked/Visible
Satellite DOP Identifier
Azimuth Elevation Signal Quality
SATELLITE STATUS PAGE
The Satellite Status Page may be displayed by pressing the SET key. This page shows the number of satellites tracked and visible, dilution of precision (DOP), and estimated position error (EPE). DOP is a measure of the satellite geometry quality and hence the relative accuracy of your position (1 meaning the best and 10 meaning poor). EPE, which is computed using the satellite geometry (DOP), signal, and data quality, receiver tracking status and other factors, is an overall measure of your position accuracy. DOP and EPE are advisory information only.
The Satellite Status Page also shows the identifier (1-32), azimuth, elevation, and signal quality of up to eight visible satellites. The azimuth is an angle from 000° to 359° which indicates the bearing from the present position to the satellite, with 000° representing true north. The elevation is an angle from 00° to 90° which indicates the height of the satellite above the horizon, where 00° indicates the horizon and 90° indicates a satellite is directly overhead. The azimuth and elevation are useful for determining whether a satellite signal is blocked by buildings, mountains, or other obstructions. The signal quality is a number from 1 through 9, with 9 indicating the strongest signal. If a satellite is visible but not tracked, the signal quality will be blank.
The Satellite Status Page will automatically display each satellite’s information for three seconds. You may also manually scroll through the list of visible satellites.
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To manually scroll through the visible satellite list...
· Use an arrow key to move the cursor under the satellite identifier.
· Press MORE to view each visible satellite’s information.
· Press ENT to remove the cursor and return to automatic mode.
3.3 PRESENT POSITION
Altitude
Latitude
Longitude
POSITION PAGE
The Position Page may be displayed by pressing the NAV key. This page displays your latitude and longitude relative to the selected earth datum (see Section 4.11). The altitude displayed is the elevation above mean sea level (MSL); it is NOT equivalent to the altitude displayed on pressure altimeters in aircraft and should not be used for vertical navigation. The displayed altitude is typically less accurate than latitude/longitude due to the arrangement of the orbiting satellites.
When the GPS 55 is performing 2D navigation, the last known altitude will be used in the latitude/longitude computation. If your speed is over 65 knots, the unit will ask you to update your altitude every ten minutes with the message “NEED ALT.” If the altitude is not accurate within a few hundred feet, you should manually enter your altitude.
To change the altitude...
· Press NAV to display the Position Page.
· Use an arrow key to move the cursor under the altitude.
· Enter the altitude. If your antenna is mounted on a high mast, make sure you add the mast height. (Remember to complete the data entry by pressing ENT.)
During initial satellite acquisition, the displayed position is the last computed position stored in the GPS 55. If your position has moved more than 1000 nautical miles with the power off, you may wish to enter a more accurate initial position to speed up the acquisition process. (You may also change the position at any time when you are operating in simulator mode.)
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To change the latitude/longitude...
· Use an arrow key to place the cursor under the latitude field.
· Check the hemispheric designation (“N” or “S”) of the latitude. If it is correct, go to the next step. If it is incorrect, press the CLR key until the correct hemispheric designation is displayed.
· Enter the latitude (remember to complete the data entry by pressing ENT).
· Check the hemispheric designation (“E” or “W”) of the longitude. If it is correct, go to the next step. If it is incorrect, press the CLR key until the correct hemispheric designation is displayed.
· Enter the longitude (remember to complete the data entry by pressing ENT).
3.4 AUTOSTORE
Waypoint Name Storage Selection
Latitude
Longitude
AUTOSTORE
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The AutoStoreTM Page is displayed by pressing the ENT key while viewing the Position Page. This page allows you to capture your position at the touch of a button so that you may easily return later. Additionally, you may record your navigation path by inserting the captured waypoints into a route (see Section 6.5).
To capture your present position...
· Press NAV until the Position Page is displayed.
· Press ENT. The AutoStoreTM Page will be displayed with the default waypoint name on line one. The waypoint name begins with a “+” character followed by a 3-digit number, for example “+010”.
· If you wish to give the waypoint a name of your own, move the cursor under the waypoint name and enter the name of your choice.
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· With the cursor under “WPT?” (the storage selection field), press ENT.
3.5 CDI AND NAVIGATION SUMMARY
Your Position Desired Course “From Waypoint” “To Waypoint”
Direction Distance ( DTK, ( STR,
BRG, RNG, CTS) DMG)
Direction Speed ( CMG, ( ETE,
TRK, GS, TRN) VMG)
(CDI on line 1) (Active leg on line 1)
CDI PAGE
The CDI Page may be displayed by pressing the NAV key. This page displays virtually all the information you need to guide your craft.
The CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) is oriented so that the center represents your position and the CDI hash represents your desired course. You must steer toward the hash to eliminate cross track error and stay on course. The to/from arrow in the center of the CDI indicates if you are navigating to the waypoint (up arrow) or if you have passed the waypoint (down arrow). You may set the CDI alarm and CDI scale from the Setup Pages (see Sections
4.3 and 4.7).
You may select the type of information you wish to see on each line. To make a change, place the cursor under the field and press the MORE key until the appropriate information is displayed. (See Appendix B for an illustration and further explanation of the selectable navigation information on lines two and three.)
On line one, you may elect to display a CDI or the active leg (see Chapter 6).
On line two, you may select one of three direction options (desired track, bearing, or course to steer). You may also select one of three distance options (steer direction and distance, range, or distance made good).
On line three, you may select one of three direction options (course made good, track, or turn instruction). You may also select estimated time enroute or one of two velocity options (ground speed or velocity made good).
During the process of acquiring satellites, the GPS 55 will not provide
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navigation data. The CDI Page will indicate this condition by displaying “NO POSN” on line 1 and all navigation data on lines 2 and 3 will be blank. If the GPS 55 is not navigating to a waypoint, the CDI will indicate this condition by displaying “NO ACT WP” (no active waypoint) and all navigation data except speed and track will be blank.
3.6 WAYPOINTS
The GPS 55 contains a public database that provides airport and VOR locations. Additionally, it allows you to create, store, and use 250 alphanu­meric user waypoints. A waypoint consists of a name (up to four letters or numbers), and its latitude/longitude location. You will have the opportunity to use waypoints extensively while operating the GPS 55. For example, you can navigate to a waypoint, build a route using waypoints, and perform trip planning using waypoints.
Waypoint Waypoint Type/Action Name (APT, VOR, USR,
REN, DEL)
Latitude
Longitude
WAYPOINT DEFINITION PAGE
The Waypoint Definition Page may be displayed by pressing the WPT key. It allows you to review, create, modify, delete, and rename waypoints.
To create, modify, or review a waypoint
· With the cursor under the waypoint name field, enter the desired waypoint name.
· If the waypoint does not exist, the waypoint type on line 1 will be changed to “USR” (indicating user waypoint). You may then enter the waypoint latitude and longitude on lines 2 and 3 as described in Section
3.3.
· If the waypoint exists, the Waypoint Definition Page will display the waypoint type (“APT”, “VOR” or “USR”) and its latitude/longitude.
· To modify a user waypoint position, enter the waypoint latitude and longitude as described above. (NOTE: If a waypoint is being used for navigation, its position cannot be modified. An attempt to modify the
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position of such a waypoint will result in the message “ACTV WPT”.)
Some waypoints in the database may have the same name. When you have entered a waypoint whose name is not unique, the Duplicate Waypoint Page will be displayed with a waypoint region (see Appendix E for a complete list of the abbreviations for the database regions), type (APT, VOR or USR) and bearing, range and ETE for you to select the desired waypoint:
Region Type
DUPLICATE WAYPOINT PAGE
To select the desired waypoint from a duplicate waypoint list...
· Press MORE or arrow keys to scroll through the list.
· Press ENT when the desired waypoint type and location is displayed.
To rename a waypoint...
· While a user waypoint is displayed, move the cursor under the waypoint type/action field.
· Press MORE until “REN?” is displayed.
· Press ENT, the following page will be displayed.
Old New Waypoint Waypoint Name Name
· Enter the new waypoint name.
To delete a waypoint from memory...
· While a user waypoint is displayed, move the cursor under the
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waypoint type/action field.
· Press MORE until “DEL?” is displayed.
· Press ENT, the waypoint is now deleted from memory. (NOTE: If you wish to delete a waypoint that is used in a route, first remove it from all routes before attempting to delete the waypoint. An attempt to delete a waypoint used in a route will result in the message “ROUTE WPT”.)
A stored waypoint is used by entering its alphanumeric name on a waypoint name field. (When a waypoint name which does not exist is entered, the error tone will sound.) As an alternative, the GPS 55 provides a scanning feature that allows you to select a waypoint by quickly scanning through the nearest waypoint list, followed by the entire list of waypoints in alphabetical order (numbers are ordered before the letters of the alphabet).
To select a waypoint by scanning...
· With the cursor under a waypoint name field, press WPT to display the following page.
Waypoint Type (APT, VOR, USR)
· Press MORE until the desired type (APT, VOR, or USR) appears. Press ENT to display the nearest waypoint of the selected type.
· Use the arrow keys to scan through the entire list of waypoints.
· With the desired waypoint shown, press ENT to select the waypoint (press CLR to cancel the scanning operation at any time).
For example, assume your unit has 15 waypoints, named A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, and Z5. Among these waypoints, N1, N2, N3, N4, and N5 are in the nearest waypoint list in that order. Waypoint N1 will be displayed from the nearest waypoint list. Successive presses of the right arrow key will display the other waypoints in this order: N2, N3, N4, and N5 (from the nearest waypoint list) followed by A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4 and Z5 (from the alphabetical list). Press the ENT key when the desired waypoint is displayed.
To avoid scanning through the entire waypoint list, you may want to enter the first few characters of the waypoint name.
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To scan waypoints with specified initial characters...
· Enter the desired number of initial characters of the waypoint name into a waypoint field as when normally entering a waypoint name.
· Press the WPT key to display the first waypoint that begins with the character(s) you have entered.
· Use the arrow keys to scan through the list of the waypoints that match the entered characters.
· With the desired waypoint shown, press the ENT key to select the waypoint (use the CLR key to cancel the scanning operation at any time).
For example, assume your unit has the 15 waypoints mentioned previously. To limit the scan to the waypoints beginning with the letter “Z”, enter the letter “Z”, then press the WPT key. Waypoint Z1 will be displayed. Successive presses of the right arrow key will display the other waypoints in this order: Z2, Z3, Z4, and Z5. Press the ENT key when the desired waypoint is displayed.
Variable rate scanning is implemented to allow you to quickly go through the list. When the arrow keys are pressed briefly, you step through the waypoints one at a time. As the arrow keys are held for a longer period of time, the waypoint list scrolls more rapidly; the longer the arrow keys are held, the larger the step through the list.
3.7 NEAREST WAYPOINTS
An important feature of the GPS 55 is the ability to display up to nine waypoints for each type of waypoint nearest to your position (but not further than 200 nautical miles). In an emergency, you may use the nearest waypoint feature to find the closest point of safety in your area.
Waypoint Type Waypoint Name and Rank (xxx1...xxx9) Range From Present
Bearing From Present Position
Position
Estimated Time Enroute
NEAREST WAYPOINT PAGE
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The GPS 55 provides the waypoint name and bearing/range/estimated time enroute from present position. The entire list of nearest waypoints (indicated by xxx1 through xxx9) may be viewed by pressing the MORE key while the cursor is under the waypoint name.
To view nearest waypoint lists...
Waypoint Type (APT, VOR, USR)
· Press WPT repeatedly until the above page appears.
· Press MORE until the desired type (APT, VOR, or USR) appears.
· Press ENT to display the Nearest Waypoint Page.
3.8 NAVIGATE TO A WAYPOINT
The GOTO function allows you to quickly set a course from your position to any waypoint.
GOTO Waypoint
Desired Track Range
Estimated Time Enroute
ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE (GOTO MODE)
To activate the GOTO function...
· Press GOTO. The Active Route Page will be displayed with the cursor under the GOTO waypoint field. If the GPS 55 is currently navigating to a waypoint, that waypoint will be offered as the default GOTO waypoint.
· Confirm the default GOTO waypoint by pressing the ENT key (this will re-center CDI on the CDI page) or enter the desired GOTO waypoint name. The CDI Page will be displayed.
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Alternatively, the GOTO function may be quickly activated from any page (e.g. the Nearest Waypoint Page) by placing the cursor under the desired waypoint name and pressing the GOTO key. The Active Route Page will be displayed with the cursor under the GOTO waypoint name. The GOTO function will be activated when the ENT key is pressed.
To cancel the GOTO function...
· Press GOTO.
· Press CLR, the GOTO waypoint name will become blank.
· Press ENT. The GPS 55 will start to navigate using the active route, if it has been programmed (see Chapter 6). Otherwise, the GPS 55 will cease the computation of all waypoint navigation data.
3.9 PROXIMITY ALARM WAYPOINTS
Alarm Waypoint Name Number
Alarm Radius
PROXIMITY WAYPOINT PAGE
The Proximity Waypoint Page may be displayed by pressing the WPT key. It allows you to define an alarm circle around a waypoint (you may define a maximum of nine proximity waypoints). For instance, you may wish to define a proximity alarm waypoint around a restricted use airspace such as a MOA or TCA. If you enter the alarm circle, the GPS 55 will notify you with an alarm tone and the message “PROX ____” (where the blank will be filled in with the waypoint name).
The Proximity Waypoint Page displays one proximity waypoint at a time. Additional waypoints are viewed by pressing the MORE key while the cursor is under the alarm number.
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To add a waypoint to the proximity list...
· Scroll through the list until the page is displayed with a blank waypoint name.
· Enter the desired waypoint name and the radius of the alarm circle.
If the newly entered proximity circle overlaps with any existing circle, you will be informed with the message “PRX OVRLP”. This message will also be displayed each time you turn the GPS 55 on as long as the overlap remains. (WARNING: If you enter the overlap area, the unit will only inform you of the nearest proximity waypoint.)
To remove a waypoint from the proximity list...
· Place the cursor under the waypoint name you wish to delete.
· Press CLR, the waypoint name will blank.
· Press ENT, the waypoint will be removed from the list.
3.10 SAMPLE TRIP
Now that you have gained a basic understanding of the GPS 55, you are ready to embark on a sample trip! (The sample illustrations in this section assume that the factory default settings have not been changed. If you have changed these parameters, the unit may display slightly different data than presented here.)
Your GPS 55 is factory initialized with a position of N39°, W095°. A waypoint named GRMN, located at GARMIN’s Lenexa, Kansas facilities, is also provided (GARMIN is located 109°, 11.8 nautical miles from the initial position).
Just for fun, let’s go to GARMIN! Turn on your GPS 55. The power on notices will be displayed followed by the Satellite Status Page as illustrated below.
The GPS 55 is ready to accept your commands!
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Select the simulator mode...
· Press SET until the Set Menu is displayed.
· Press MORE until “OP MODE?” is displayed.
· Press ENT to display the Operating Mode Page.
· Press MORE until “SIMULATR?” is displayed, then press the ENT key. You have just selected simulator mode.
Set the simulation speed...
· With the cursor under the ground speed field, press 1, 5, 0, followed by the ENT key, to indicate 150 knots (you may enter any speed you wish up to 999 knots). The simulation speed is now set.
GOTO GARMIN...
· Press GOTO. The Active Route Page will be displayed with the cursor under the GOTO waypoint name.
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· With the cursor under the GOTO waypoint name, enter the waypoint name GRMN. Begin by pressing the 3 key (which also has a “G” printed on it). The letter “H” is displayed. Press the left or right arrow key until “G” is displayed. Press the 6 key followed by the left or right arrow key until “R” is displayed. Press the 5 key followed by the left or right arrow key until “M” is displayed. Press the 5 key. The letter “N” is displayed. When finished, press the ENT key. The CDI Page will be displayed which indicates your present speed (GS), track (TRK), range (RNG), and bearing (BRG) to the waypoint GRMN.
Examine navigation information...
· Press an arrow key to place the cursor under line one. Press MORE to view the GOTO waypoint.
· Use the arrow keys to move the cursor under the fields on lines two and three. Press MORE to select a different display option.
Experiment with your GPS 55!
· Now that you are on your way to GARMIN, why don’t you take some time to experiment with the GPS 55? Press each page selection key to become familiar with available pages. Practice using the cyclic fields to display new information. If you want, change the simulation speed.
· Create a waypoint of your own and GOTO it.
· If you have not customized your unit, this may be a good time to review Chapter 4 for information concerning custom settings. Doing so will help you understand what each setting will do.
· If you wish to stop the simulation, simply turn the GPS 55 off.
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CHAPTER 4
UNIT CUSTOMIZATION
The GPS 55 is designed for maximum flexibility. The unit features Setup Pages which allow you to customize your unit by setting a wide variety of parameters. You may cycle through the Satellite Status, Setup Menu, and Message Pages as illustrated below by pressing the SET key repeatedly until the desired page is displayed.
Satellite Status Page Setup Menu Message Page
4.1 SETUP MENU
Menu Select
SETUP MENU
The Setup Menu displays the “SET MENU” title to let you access the underlying functions. To select a function from the menu, press the MORE key until the desired function is displayed, then press the ENT key. The available function selections are: “OP MODE?”, “ALARMS?”, “BACKLGHT?”, “AUDIO?”, “UNITS?”, “CDI?”, “MAG VAR?”, “FILTERS?”, “OUTPUT?”, and “MAP DATM?”.
As you change setup parameters, keep in mind the changes you make become effective immediately if the option does not have a “?”. Otherwise, if the option has a “?”, you must press the ENT key to confirm it before the change becomes effective.
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4.2 OPERATING MODE
Mode Select
Speed
OPERATING MODE PAGE
The GPS 55 provides you with the capability to select from three modes which will allow you to operate your unit in the manner which best suits your needs.
To select the operating mode...
· With the cursor under the mode select field, press MORE until the desired operating mode is displayed (Normal, Battery Saver, or Simulator mode as described in Section 2.7).
· Press ENT. The GPS 55 will now transition to the selected operating mode. (NOTE: Changing modes will cause a momentary interruption in navigation while the GPS 55 acquires satellites and recomputes navigation information.)
To enter simulation speed...
· With the cursor under the ground speed field, enter your desired speed. The GPS 55 will now simulate a moving craft and compute navigation information using the speed.
4.3 USER SELECTABLE ALARMS
Alarm Select
Alarm Distance
ALARM PAGE
The Alarm Page features three alarms: anchor drag, arrival, and CDI.
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To arm/disarm the anchor drag alarm (marine feature)...
· Press MORE until “ANCHR ALR” is displayed. Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to line two.
· To arm the anchor drag alarm, enter a non-zero distance. If your boat drifts away from the anchored position more than the specified distance, you will be informed with an alarm tone and the message “ANCHR ALR”.
· To disarm the alarm, enter zero for the distance.
To arm/disarm the arrival alarm...
· Press MORE until “ARIVL ALR” is displayed. Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to line two.
· To arm the arrival alarm, enter a non-zero distance. The arrival alarm will inform you with an alarm tone and the message “ARIV ____” when you reach your destination. The alarm distance will also be used to inform you when you approach a route waypoint with the message “APCH___”.
· To disarm the alarm, enter zero for the distance.
To arm/disarm the CDI alarm...
· Press MORE until “CDI ALARM” is displayed. Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to line two.
· To arm the CDI alarm, enter a non-zero distance. The CDI alarm will notify you with an alarm tone and the message “CDI ALARM” if your craft has deviated from course beyond the limit you set. (This can be useful while flying in an airway or navigating a narrow channel.)
· To disarm the alarm, enter zero for the distance.
4.4 BACKLIGHTING TIMEOUT
Light Timeout Period
BACKLIGHTING PAGE
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To change the timeout period...
· With the cursor under the light timeout period, enter a non-zero value.
· To disable the backlighting timeout, simply enter zero (this means the backlighting will never turn off while the unit is operating).
4.5 AUDIO SETTINGS
Tone Select
AUDIO SETUP PAGE
The Audio Setup Page allows you to select the characteristics of the audio tones.
To select audio tones...
· With the cursor under the tone select field, press MORE until the desired tone setting is selected. Select “ALL TONES” to turn on both message and keypress feedback, “MSG TONE” to turn on message tone only, or “NO TONES” to turn off both.
4.6 NAVIGATION UNITS
Units Select
UNITS PAGE
The GPS 55 allows you to select the distance, speed, and altitude units that best suit your needs.
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To select navigation units...
· Press MORE to select the desired combination of distance, speed, and altitude units. You may select from Nautical units (nm, kt, ft), Statute units (mi, mh, ft), or Metric units (km, kh, mt).
4.7 CDI SCALE
CDI Scale
CDI SCALE PAGE
The GPS 55 allows you to set the scale for the CDI displayed on the CDI Page (see Section 3.5). The CDI scale refers to the distance that is represented by the CDI. For example, if your CDI scale is set to 1.0 nautical mile, the ends of the CDI represent left and right 1.0 nautical mile of cross track error.
To set the CDI scale...
· With the cursor under the CDI scale field, enter the desired value.
4.8 MAGNETIC VARIATION
Heading Mode Select
Magnetic Variation
MAGNETIC VARIATION PAGE
The GPS 55 offers you three magnetic variation options. You may select true, automatic magnetic, or user magnetic heading correction for all track, course, and heading information. If you select true heading, all information displayed on other pages will be referenced to the true North pole. If you select automatic magnetic heading, all information will be corrected with the magnetic variation computed by the GPS 55. If you select user magnetic heading, all information will be corrected by the magnetic variation you enter.
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To select true heading...
· With the cursor under the heading mode select field, press MORE until “TRUE HDG” is displayed.
To select automatic magnetic heading...
· With the cursor under the heading mode select field, press MORE until “AUTO MAG” is displayed. The computed magnetic variation at the present position will be displayed.
To select user magnetic heading...
· With the cursor under the heading mode select field, press MORE until “USER MAG?” is displayed. Press ENT.
· With the cursor under the magnetic variation field, enter the desired value. (If the direction [E, W] is incorrect, press CLR until the correct direction is displayed, then enter the numeric value.)
4.9 FILTER SETTINGS
Position/ Filter Response Velocity Time Select Select
FILTER SETTINGS PAGE
The GPS 55 allows you to choose the filter response time for position and velocity outputs. This may aid you in smoothing the data in rough seas or for sail boating.
To select filter response time...
· With the cursor under the position/velocity select filter, press MORE to select “VEL” or “POSN”. Press ENT.
· Press MORE to select FAST (3 seconds), MED (20 seconds), SLOW (120 seconds), or AUTO.
Typical users will want to choose the “Auto” setting for optimal position and velocity filtering. This will allow the GPS 55 to respond quickly to changes in heading and speed while providing smooth data during cruise.
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4.10 OUTPUTS
Output Select
OUTPUT PAGE
You may select the output data format for your interface requirements.
To select the GPS 55 output format...
· Press MORE until the desired output format is displayed. “NMEA 0180”, “NMEA 0182” (also known as NMEA 0180 Complex) and “NMEA 0183” are available for interfacing with other electronic devices (see Appendix C for more information on NMEA interfaces). Alternatively, you may select “NO OUTPUT” if you do not use the interface (this will help extend battery life).
4.11 MAP DATUM
Map Datum Select
MAP DATUM PAGE
The GPS 55 calculates your position based on the WGS-84 map datum. If your charts (or other electronic devices) are created using a different datum, you must set the GPS 55 map datum for consistency (a position in the WGS­84 datum could differ by 1000 feet or more from one calculated using another datum). The GPS 55 provides 101 standard map datums and allows you to enter your own, if necessary. Check the datum in the legend of your chart and the manuals of your other navigation equipment interfaced to the GPS 55 and set the map datum accordingly.
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To select a standard map datum...
· With the cursor under the map datum select field, press MORE or the arrow keys until the desired map datum is displayed. Refer to Appendix C for a list of the standard map datums.
To select a user map datum...
User Map Datum
Latitude Correction
Longitude Correctio
n
· With the cursor under the map datum select field, press MORE until “USER?” is displayed. Press ENT.
· Enter the latitude and longitude corrections in the appropriate fields. (Remember, if the direction [E, W, N, S] is incorrect, press CLR until the correct direction is displayed, then enter the numeric value.)
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CHAPTER 5
NAVIGATION PLANNING
The GPS 55 provides a menu page under the NAV key which allows you to select from a menu of time and planning functions. You may cycle through the Navigation Pages by pressing the NAV key repeatedly until the desired page is displayed.
CDI Page Position Page Navigation Menu
5.1 NAVIGATION MENU
Menu Select
NAVIGATION MENU
The Navigation Menu displays the “NAV MENU” title to let you access the underlying functions. To select a function from the menu, press the MORE key until the desired function is displayed, then press the ENT key. The available function selections are: “DATE TIME?” (current date/time), “TIMER?” (count down/elapsed timer), “TRIP PLN?” (trip planning), “SUN CALC?” (sunrise/sunset time calculation), and “ALRM CLK?” (alarm clock).
5.2 DATE AND TIME
Local/UTC Select
Date
Time
DATE/TIME PAGE
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The Date/Time Page displays the date and time in either UTC or local format. In addition, the format you select on this page is used for time displays on other pages.
To change the time display...
· Press MORE to select either “LCL” (local) or “UTC”.
The GPS 55 will keep track of local as well as UTC time. UTC, which is essentially the same as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), does not change with local time zones. It is the time at 0 degrees longitude which passes through the city of Greenwich, England. The GPS 55 automatically corrects the UTC date and time with information received from the satellites.
Due to the irregular nature of time zones, the GPS 55 does not attempt to correct your local time when you pass from one time zone to another.
To update your local date and time...
· Press MORE until “LCL” is displayed in the time selection field.
· With the cursor under the date field, enter your local date in year, month, day format.
· With the cursor under the time field, enter your local time in 24-hour format.
5.3 EVENT TIMER
Timer select
Time
EVENT TIMER PAGE
The GPS 55 features a timer which can be used as either an elapsed timer or count down timer.
To set the count down timer...
· With the cursor under the time field, enter the count down time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
· With the cursor under the selection field, press MORE until “COUNT DN?” is displayed.
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· Press ENT. The timer will start counting down. When the timer reaches zero, you will be informed with the message “TIMER EXP” and the timer will begin to count up showing you the elapsed time since the timer has expired.
To stop the count down timer...
· With the cursor under the selection field, press MORE until “STOP?” is displayed.
· Press ENT. The count down timer will freeze at its last value.
The elapsed timer counts up instead of counting down. It does not generate a message, but simply measures time from the point at which it was started.
To start the elapsed timer...
· With the cursor under the time field, enter the start time in hours, minutes, and seconds (you may start or restart the elapsed timer from a non-zero time).
· With the cursor under the selection field, press MORE until “COUNT UP?” is displayed.
· Press ENT. The timer will start counting up.
To stop the elapsed timer...
· With the cursor under the selection field, press MORE until “STOP?” is displayed.
· Press ENT. The elapsed timer will freeze at its last value.
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5.4 TRIP PLANNING
From To Waypoint Waypoint
Desired Distance Track
Estimated Time Enroute
TRIP PLANNING PAGE
The Trip Planning Page allows you to calculate the distance, desired track, and time requirement between any two waypoints.
To perform trip planning...
Enter the from waypoint. If you wish to use your present position, leave
it blank.
· Enter the to waypoint. If you wish to use your present position, leave it blank.
The GPS 55 will display the great circle distance and bearing between the two geographical points. In addition, the time requirement will be displayed based on your present speed.
5.5 SUNRISE/SUNSET
Waypoint
Sunrise Time
Sunset Time
SUNRISE/SUNSET PAGE
The Sunrise/Sunset Page will display sunrise and sunset times for any waypoint. This can be helpful if you wish to be at the airport at the crack of dawn, or if you wish to return home before dark.
To calculate sunrise and sunset times...
· Enter the desired waypoint name. If you wish to use your present position, leave it blank. The GPS 55 will display the sunrise and sunset
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times for the current date at the waypoint. The sunrise and sunset times will be displayed in local or UTC time based on your selection on the Date/Time Page (see Section 5.2).
5.6 ALARM CLOCK
Alarm Switch
Alarm Time
Current Time
ALARM CLOCK PAGE
The Alarm Clock Page on the GPS 55 allows you to concentrate on other important tasks while the GPS 55 watches the clock for you!
To set the alarm clock...
· Press MORE to select “ON” for the alarm clock.
· Enter the desired alarm time in 24-hour format (line three displays the current time). Enter local or UTC time based on your selection on the Date/Time Page (see Section 5.2). When the alarm time has been reached, the GPS 55 will inform you with the message “ALARM CLK”.
To cancel the alarm clock...
· Press MORE to select “OFF” for the alarm clock.
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CHAPTER 6
ROUTES
6.1 NAVIGATING USING ROUTES
KSTL
(Active from waypoint)
SGF
Active Leg
EOS
KTUL
MAP
(Active to waypoint)
The GPS 55 offers a route navigation feature for you to navigate along a pre­defined sequence of waypoints.
The GPS 55 route capability allows you to create and store ten routes, each containing up to nine waypoints. Routes 1 to 9, the storage routes, can be activated to travel either in the order you defined the waypoints or in reverse order. Route A, the active route, is the route you are navigating. The waypoint toward which you are navigating is called the “active to” waypoint. The waypoint immediately behind you is called the “active from” waypoint. The line that connects the “active from” and “active to” waypoints is called the “active leg”.
The GPS 55 features automatic leg selection which will select the route segment closest to your position as the active leg. The GPS 55 also features automatic leg sequencing. As you pass a waypoint in the route, the unit will automatically select the next waypoint as the “active to” waypoint. If your speed is greater than 65 knots, the GPS55 will provide smooth steering around the turn.
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You may alternate between the two route pages as illustrated below by pressing the RTE key.
Route Catalog Page Active Route Page
6.2 ROUTE CATALOG
First and Last Route Waypoints
Total Distance
Route Number (rtA, rt1...rt9)
ROUTE CATALOG PAGE
The Route Catalog Page provides a list of the routes stored in the GPS 55. This page shows the route number, first/last waypoints in the route, and the total distance traversed by the route. For example, in the illustration above, route A begins at FMYR (Fort Myers, Florida), ends at NSAU (Nassau in the Bahamas), and is 365 nautical miles long.
The Route Catalog Page displays one route at a time. Additional routes may be displayed by pressing the MORE key while the cursor is under the route number. Alternatively, you may press number key 1 through 9 (or 0 for active route) to select your desired route.
The Route Catalog Page allows you to initiate various operations on the route you have selected. By pressing ENT, the Route Catalog Page will change as illustrated below.
Act ion (ACTIVATE, INVERT, EDIT, CLEAR, COPY)
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6.3 EDITING ROUTES
From Waypoint To Waypoint
Desired Track
Distance
Leg Route Number Number (L0...L8) (rtA, rt1...rt9)
ROUTE REVIEW PAGE
The Route Review Page displays the waypoints of a route and allows you to create, change, and review routes. It shows the route and leg numbers, the two waypoints composing the leg, and the distance and desired track between the two waypoints. This page shows one leg at a time. You may press the arrow keys to review additional legs. (As you scroll past the first or last waypoint, it will return to the Route Catalog Page.)
To create a route...
· Select an empty route on the Route Catalog Page and press ENT. The Route Review Page will be displayed as illustrated below.
· With the cursor under the “to waypoint”, enter up to nine waypoints to create the route.
· Press RTE to return to the Route Catalog Page when editing is completed.
To display the Route Review Page...
· Select the desired route on the Route Catalog Page and press ENT.
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· Press MORE until “EDIT?” is displayed. Press the ENT key. The Route Review Page will be displayed showing the waypoints of the first leg. You may view additional legs by pressing the left or right arrow key while the cursor is under the “to waypoint.”
· Press RTE to return to the Route Catalog Page.To insert a waypoint into a route...
To insert a waypoint into a route...
· Select the desired route on the Route Catalog Page and press ENT.
· Press MORE until “EDIT?” is displayed. Press ENT. The Route Review Page will be displayed.
· With the cursor under the “to waypoint”, press the arrow keys to scroll through the waypoints until the waypoint where you wish to insert appears.
· Enter the new waypoint. The existing waypoints will shift to the right to make room for the new waypoint. (If you attempt to add a waypoint in a route that already contains nine waypoints, you will be informed with the message “RTE FULL”. )
· Press RTE to return to the Route Catalog Page when editing is completed.
To delete a waypoint from a route...
· Select the desired route on the Route Catalog Page and press ENT.
· Press MORE until “EDIT?” is displayed. Press ENT. The Route Review Page will be displayed.
· With the cursor under the “to waypoint”, press the arrow keys to scroll through the waypoints until the waypoint you wish to delete appears.
· Press CLR followed by ENT to delete the waypoint.
· Press RTE to return to the Catalog Page when editing is completed.
To clear a route...
· Select the desired route on the Route Catalog Page and press ENT.
· Press MORE until “CLEAR?” is displayed. Press ENT. All waypoints are cleared from the route.
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the active route (route A) before activating another route. Also, you may copy a route and then make changes to form a new route.
To copy a route...
· Select the desired route on the Route Catalog Page and press ENT.
· Press MORE until “COPY?” is displayed. Press ENT. The Route Catalog Page will appear as illustrated below.
· Press MORE until the route number of the empty route to which you wish to copy is displayed, then press ENT. (If no empty routes are available, you will be informed with the message “NO EMP RT”.)
6.4 ACTIVATING ROUTES
From To Waypoint Waypoint
Desired Distance Track
Leg Estimated Time Number Enroute (AL, L0...L8)
ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE
Routes are activated using the Route Catalog Page. You may activate any route in the displayed order or in reverse order. (NOTE: When a new route is activated, the previous contents of route A will be overwritten. If you wish to save route A, be sure to copy it to an empty route first.)
To activate a route...
· Select the desired route on the Route Catalog Page and press ENT.
· If you wish to activate the route in the displayed order, press MORE until “ACTIVATE?” is displayed, then press ENT.
· If you wish to activate the route in reverse order, press MORE until “INVERT?” is displayed, then press ENT.
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Immediately after activating a route, the Active Route Page will be displayed. This page displays the leg number (L1 to L8, meaning legs 1 through 8 of the selected route, or AL meaning the active leg), the two waypoints composing the leg, the desired track between the two waypoints, and the enroute distance and time from your present position to the “to waypoint”.
Notice the “AL” in the above illustration. This indicates the displayed leg is the “active leg”, where FMYR is the “active from” waypoint and KWST is the “active to” waypoint. (NOTE: When activating a route, check the active leg to be sure you agree with the selection. If not, use the GOTO function to select the “active to” waypoint you desire.) You may view additional route legs by pressing the left or right arrow key while the cursor is under the “to waypoint”.
To add a waypoint to the active route...
· Use the cursor under the “to waypoint”, press the arrow keys to scroll through the waypoints until the waypoint where you wish to insert the new waypoint appears.
· Enter the waypoint name. The existing waypoints will shift to the right to make room for the new waypoint.
To delete a waypoint from the active route...
· With the cursor under the “to waypoint”, press the arrow keys to scroll through the waypoints until the waypoint you wish to delete appears.
· Press CLR followed by ENT to delete the waypoint.
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6.5 BUILDING ROUTES USING AutoStore
TM
GARMIN’s AutoStoreTM feature, introduced in Section 3.4, allows you to capture your position and store it in the route of your choice at the touch of a button. By doing so, you are building a route consisting of waypoints stored along the path you travel.
+005
FLD
+004
+003
+002
HOME
+001
Suppose you are heading out for a trip and want to record your path as you proceed to your destination so that you can safely return from the opposite direction. Simply use the AutoStoreTM function to record strategic waypoints as you travel and insert these waypoints in an empty route from the AutoStore
TM
Page.
To record your route...
· Press NAV until the Position Page is displayed.
· Press ENT. The AutoStoreTM Page will be displayed with the default waypoint name.
· If you wish to give the waypoint a name of your own, move the cursor under the waypoint name and enter the name of your choice.
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· With the cursor under the storage select field, press MORE until the desired route is displayed (e.g., Route 5 as illustrated below).
This route will be the default storage selection for subsequent AutoStoreTM operations until it is changed or the route becomes full.
· With the desired route selected, press ENT. The AutoStoreTM waypoint will be stored in the waypoint memory and appended to the selected route.
When you are ready to return, use the Route Catalog Page to activate the route you created in reverse order. The GPS 55 will automatically guide you back to your destination by passing over the waypoints you created! As an added benefit, you now have a route that will take you back at any time.
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CHAPTER 7
SAMPLE SIMULATED TRIP
Now that you have gained a good understanding of the GPS 55 advanced features, you are ready to embark on a sample route navigation trip! (The sample illustrations in this chapter assume that the factory default settings have not been changed. If you have changed these parameters, the unit may display slightly different data than presented here.)
Fort Myers
Dry Tortugas
Key West
You are planning a trip from Ft. Myers, Florida to the Dry Tortugas and then on to Key West, Florida. Turn on your GPS 55. The power on notices will be displayed followed by the Satellite Status Page as illustrated below.
The GPS 55 is ready to accept your commands!
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Select the simulator mode...
· Press SET until the Set Menu is displayed.
· Press MORE until “OP MODE?” is displayed.
· Press ENT to display the Operating Mode Page.
· Press MORE until “SIMULATR?” is displayed, then press ENT. You have just selected the simulator mode.
Set the simulation speed...
· With the cursor under the speed field, press 1, 5, 0, followed by the ENT key, to indicate 150 knots (you may enter any speed you wish up to 999 knots). The speed is now set.
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Since your trip starts at Ft. Myers, you need to set your GPS 55 position to that location.
Set your GPS 55 position...
· Press NAV until the Position Page is displayed. NOTE: The position will be changing by your entered speed.
· Press an arrow key to move the cursor under the latitude.
· Press CLR until the “N” hemispheric designation is displayed, then press the 2, 6, 3, 5, 1, 7 keys to enter N26°35.17'. Press ENT to complete the latitude. The cursor will move to the longitude.
· Press CLR until the “W” hemispheric designation is displayed, then press the 0, 8, 1, 5, 1, 8, 1 keys to enter W081°51.81'. Press ENT to complete the longitude. Your position is now initialized to Fort Myers, Florida.
Now you need to create the waypoints used in the sample trip.
Create waypoints...
· Press WPT to display the Waypoint Definition Page.
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Create a waypoint named KEYW, the Key West International Airport. (If your GPS 55 contains the Americas version database, KEYW should already be stored as one of the published airports. You will not need to create the waypoint.)
· With the cursor under the waypoint name, enter KEYW. Begin by pressing the 4 key (which also has a “K” printed on it). The letter “K” is displayed. Press the 2 key (which also has an “E” printed on it). The letter “E” is displayed. Press the 9 key (which also has a “Y” printed on it) followed by the left arrow key. The letter “Y” is displayed. Press the 8 key (which also has a “W” printed on it). The letter “W” is displayed. When finished, press the ENT key. The cursor will move under the view select field.
· Press ENT. The cursor will move under the latitude field.
· Enter the latitude of Key West International (N24°33.34') by pressing 2, 4, 3, 3, 3, 4. Press ENT when you are finished. The cursor will automatically move under longitude.
· Enter the longitude of Key West International (W081°45.58') by pressing 0, 8, 1, 4, 5, 5, 8. Press ENT when you are finished. You have just created the waypoint KEWY.
Create a waypoint named DRYT which will be located in the Dry Tortugas area of the Gulf of Mexico.
· Move the cursor back under the waypoint name field.
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· Enter the waypoint name DRYT, latitude (N24°38.00') and longitude (W082°
55.07').
Create a waypoint named KFMY which is the name for Fort Myers Airport. (This waypoint should already be stored in the Americas version database.)
· Move the cursor back under the waypoint name field.
· Enter the waypoint name KFMY, latitude (N26°35.17'), and longitude (W081°51.81').
Now that the sample waypoints are in memory, create the sample route using these waypoints.
Create the sample route...
· Press RTE until the Route Catalog Page is displayed.
· Press MORE until the route 1 is displayed. (NOTE: This example assumes route 1 is empty.)
· Press ENT. You have just selected the Route Review Page for route 1. Notice that the route does not contain any waypoints (“L0” indicates leg 0 is displayed).
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· Enter the waypoint name KFMY followed by the ENT key. You have just entered Ft. Myers as the waypoint from which your trip will start.
· Enter DRYT as the second waypoint of the route.
· Enter KEYW as the third waypoint of the route. This is the waypoint where your trip will end.
If you haven’t already guessed, you have just created a route that will take you from Fort Myers to the Dry Tortugas and on to Key West. You may review the route leg information (including desired track and range) by pressing the left arrow key to scroll through the route waypoints.
Activate the sample route...
· Press RTE to display the Route Catalog Page again.
· Press ENT.
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· With the cursor under “ACTIVATE?”, press ENT to activate the sample route. The Active Route Page will be displayed.
The sample route is now active. This page displays the waypoint you are going from (KFMY) and the waypoint you are going to (DRYT) on line one as well as desired track, distance and time information on lines two and three.
Examine navigation information...
· Press NAV to display the CDI Page. The page will indicate CDI, bearing, range, track and speed information.
· Press an arrow key to place the cursor under line one. Press MORE to view the active leg. Press the MORE key again to view the CDI.
· Use the arrow keys to move the cursor under the fields on lines two and three. Press MORE to select a different display option.
Experiment with your GPS 55!
· Now that you have started on your fantasy trip to the Dry Tortugas, why don’t you take some time to experiment with the GPS 55? Press each page selection key to become familiar with available pages. Practice using the cyclic fields to display new information. Examine the Active Route Page as the simulation progresses. If you want, change the simulation speed.
· As you progress through the simulation, the GPS 55 will alert you with a message when you are within one minute of reaching the waypoint DRYT. When passing DRYT, the GPS 55 will automatically sequence to the next waypoint which is KWST.
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· At some point during the simulation, you may wish to try the GOTO function. Suppose severe weather in the Dry Tortugas area was reported over your VHF com. You may wish to shorten your trip by heading directly to Key West, Florida. Simply press GOTO. The Active Route Page will be displayed.
· Enter KWST. The GPS 55 will set an instantaneous course and you are on your way to Key West!
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APPENDIX A
MESSAGES
The GPS 55 uses the Message Page to communicate important information to you. Some messages are advisory in nature, others are warnings that may require your intervention. This appendix provides a complete list of GPS 55 messages and their meanings. Please pay careful attention to all messages.
ACTV WPT - An attempt has been made to modify the position of the “active to” or “active from” waypoint. The GPS 55 will not allow the modifications.
ADJST OSC - The GPS 55 has detected excessive drift in its internal crystal oscillator which may result in longer acquisition time. The unit should be taken to an authorized GARMIN service center as soon as possible.
ALARM CLK - The alarm clock time has been reached.
ANCHR ALR - Your craft has drifted outside the anchor drag alarm radius
set on the Alarm Page.
APCH ____ - You are less than one minute from reaching the indicated waypoint or your craft has entered the arrival alarm circle for the waypoint.
ARIV ____ - Your craft has entered the arrival alarm circle for the waypoint.
BATT LOW - The battery pack is low on power. AA batteries should be
replaced or the rechargeable battery pack should be recharged.
CDI ALARM - Your course deviation has exceeded the limit you specified on the Alarm Page.
DATA LOST - Stored user data, including waypoints, routes, and satellite orbital data has been lost due to a low memory battery.
EXST ____ - You have renamed the waypoint on the AutoStoreTM Page or Waypoint Definition Page with a name that already exists in memory. Enter a waypoint name that does not exist.
HIGH EPE - The accuracy of the GPS 55 position is degraded beyond 500 meters due to satellite geometry or data quality. Additional cross checking should be performed by the user to verify the integrity of the GPS 55 position.
MEM BATT - The battery that sustains user memory is low and should be replaced by an authorized GARMIN service center as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in loss of stored data, including all waypoints and routes.
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MEM FULL - The waypoint memory is full. You should delete unused waypoints to make room for new waypoints.
NEED ALT - The GPS 55 needs altitude input in order to start or continue 2D navigation. Press NAV to enter altitude on the Position Page.
NO EMP RT - There are no empty routes available into which another route may be copied.
POOR CVRG - The GPS 55 cannot acquire sufficient satellites necessary to provide navigation.
PROX ____ - Your craft has penetrated the alarm circle of the proximity waypoint. Press WPT to view your position relative to the waypoint.
PROX WPT - An attempt has been made to delete a waypoint which is a member of the proximity list. You must remove the waypoint from the proximity list before the waypoint can be deleted.
PRX OVRLP - The circles defined by two proximity waypoints overlap. When entering the area of the overlap, the GPS 55 will alarm you of the closest proximity waypoint, but not both. You should be certain this condition is desirable.
RCVR FAIL - The GPS 55 has detected a failure in the receiver hardware. If the message persists, the GPS 55 is unusable and should be taken to an authorized GARMIN service center.
RE-INIT - The GPS 55 is unable to compute a position. Initialize the position on the Position Page to within 1000 nautical miles of your actual position.
ROM FAILD - The GPS 55 has detected a failure in its memory. The unit is unusable and should be taken to an authorized GARMIN service center.
ROUTE WPT - An attempt has been made to delete a waypoint which is a member of one or more routes. You must remove the waypoint from all routes before the waypoint can be deleted.
RTE FULL - An attempt has been made to add more than nine waypoints to a route. The GPS 55 will not allow more than nine waypoints per route.
SHORT LEG - The upcoming leg is too short for smooth waypoint transitions. Expect a rapid change in the CDI.
SRCH SKY - The GPS 55 is in search-the-sky mode. Allow the unit to complete its data collection before turning it off.
STEEP TRN - This message appears one minute prior to a turn that requires a bank angle in excess of 25 degrees in order to stay on course.
TIMER EXP - The count down timer has expired.
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APPENDIX B
NAVIGATION TERMS
B.1 DEFINITIONS
This section provides an illustration of and definitions for the navigation terms used in this manual.
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Velocity/time terms:
GS Ground speed. GS is the speed measured relative to the ground;
also known as velocity over ground (VOG).
VMG Velocity made good. VMG is velocity in the direction of the desired
course. It is the speed at which you are closing on the “active to” waypoint.
ETE Estimated time enroute. ETE is the time it will take to reach the
“active to” waypoint based on VMG.
Direction terms:
DTK Desired track. DTK is the course between the “from” and “to”
waypoints.
BRG Bearing. BRG is the direction from your position to the “active to”
waypoint.
CTS Course to steer. CTS is the recommended direction to steer in order
to reduce cross track error and stay on course (see Section B.2 for an example using CTS).
CMG Course made good. CMG is the bearing from the “active from”
waypoint to your position.
TRK Track. TRK is the direction of movement relative to the ground.
TRN Turn instruction. TRN is the difference between BRG or CTS
(whichever you have displayed) and TRK. “L” indicates you should turn to the left, “R” indicate you should turn to the right. The degrees indicate the angle you are off course.
Distance terms:
RNG Range. RNG is the great circle distance from your position to the “to”
waypoint.
DMG Distance made good. DMG is the distance from the “active from”
waypoint to your position.
STR Steer direction and distance. “L” indicates you should steer to the
left, “R” indicates you should steer to the right. The distance indicates how far you are off course.
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B.2 COURSE TO STEER (CTS)
Course To Steer is a GARMIN exclusive that recommends an optimal direction to steer that will guide you to the course and proceed efficiently along your route.
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As an example, suppose you activate the route illustrated above. The GPS 55 chooses the closest leg with a desired track of 45 degrees but your position happens to be two nautical miles off course. The unit will automatically compute the optimal course to steer (which is 15° in this example). Press the NAV key until the CDI Page is displayed, then select “CTS” on line two and “TRN” on line three. Turn your craft according to the TRN direction until the TRN angle reaches zero. Continue to follow the TRN guidance, thus matching your track (TRK) with the recommended course to steer.
As you approach the course, CTS will slowly change and, once on course, will be identical to the desired track.
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APPENDIX C
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
C.1 SPECIFICATIONS
GPS 55 SPECIFICATIONS
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PHYSICAL
Case: Main Unit: Waterproof
Battery Pack: Splash Proof
Size: Portable: 3.23"w x 6.26"h x 1.46"d
(82mm x 159mm x 37mm)
Fixed: 3.23"w x 4.87"h x 1.46"d
(82mm x 124mm x 37mm)
Weight: 14 ounces (0.4 kg) without battery pack
19.5 ounces (0.55) with battery pack
POWER
Input Alkaline battery pack (4 AA size)
Rechargeable battery pack 12- or 24-volt DC with power cable (5-40 VDC) 115- or 230-volt AC with battery charger
*
Consumption 1.1 watts in Normal mode (without backlighting)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature: -15°C to +70°C (+5°F to +158°F ) operating
-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) storage
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
PERFORMANCE
Receiver: MultiTracTM, tracking up to 8 satellites
Frequency: L1, 1.57542 GHz
Acquisition Time: 2 minutes 2D (typical) 2.5 minutes 3D
15 seconds Warm Start (with ephemeris)
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Update Rate: Once per second, continuously
Accuracy: Position: 15 meters (49 ft) RMS
Velocity: 0.1 knots RMS steady state
Dynamics: 695 knots velocity, 3g dynamics
INTERFACES
NMEA 0180
NMEA 0182
NMEA 0183 (Version 1.5; December 1987)
Approved sentences:
GPBWC, GPGLL, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPR00, GPWPL, GPXTE
Proprietary sentences:
PGRMA
Transmission rate:
GPBWC, GPGLL, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPXTE, and PGRMA transmitted once every two seconds.
GPR00 transmitted once every (# of route waypoints + 1) * 2 seconds. e.g., if there are two route waypoints, this sentence will be transmitted once every six seconds.
**
GPWPL transmitted # of route waypoints times in (# of route waypoints + 1) * 2 seconds. e.g., if there are two route waypoints, this sentence will be transmitted twice every six seconds.
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NOTES:
* All specifications are subject to change without notice. ** Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the United
States Department of Defense imposed Selective Availability program.
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C.2 ELECTRICAL WIRING
The GPS 55 power/data cable allows you to connect the unit to vehicle power systems, other electronics, and a remote alarm/beeper. The harness will plug into the connector located on the rear panel of the GPS 55. (Note that the white wire and the red/black stripe wire are not functional and should not be connected.)
To connect to vehicle power systems...
· Connect the RED harness lead (with fuse) to the positive (+) side of a 5-40 volt DC power source.
· Connect the BLACK harness lead to the negative (-) side of the 5-40 volt DC power source.
The GPS 55 will drive a remote alarm or relay that requires no more than 100 milliamps of current. (WARNING: Devices which draw current in excess of 100 milliamperes may damage your unit and will void your warranty. Consult the instructions included with the remote alarm or relay for current drain information.)
To connect to a remote alarm system...
· Connect the BLUE harness lead to the negative side of a transistor alarm or relay switch.
· Connect the positive side of the alarm or relay to the positive side of the 5-40 volt DC power source.
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data interface. The unit can provide data for up to three NMEA “listeners” simultaneously. Refer to installation instructions of these devices for further information.
To connect the GPS 55 to an NMEA electronic device...
· Connect the BROWN harness lead to the NMEA “A” line of a two-wire, shielded cable.
· Connect the BLACK harness lead to the NMEA “B” line of the shielded cable.
· Connect the BLACK harness lead to the shield of the shielded cable. (The opposite end of the shield should not be grounded.)
C.3 SURFACE MOUNT INSTALLATION
The GPS 55 is equipped with a mounting bracket for fixed installations. The mount may be attached to a surface as shown below.
Although your GPS 55 is designed to withstand the harshest environments, it is recommended that it be mounted in a location which provides protection from sun and spray. Before permanent mounting, you may wish to apply power to the unit and look at the display in the desired mounting location to ensure you have the desired viewing angle.
To install the surface mount...
· Remove the screws which mount the power/data cable and remove the cable.
· Unscrew the coinslot screw and remove the cradle.
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· Drill an oblong hole in the mounting surface to allow clearance for the power/data cable and connector.
· Mount the connector plate to the mounting surface using appropriate screws (#8 flat head screws are recommended).
· Slide the cradle onto the connector plate and install the coinslot screw.
· Install the power/data cable.
To adjust the surface mount...
The surface mount has been designed to allow the GPS 55 to be installed either with or without the battery pack attached. To adjust the surface mount
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to accept the GPS 55 with the battery pack attached:
· Loosen the coinslot.
· Lower the cradle to its lowest position.
· Tighten the coinslot screw. When adjusted properly, the coinslot screw should fit completely into the counterbore in the cradle so that all surfaces are flush.
The surface mount has been designed for easy insertion and removal of your GPS 55 if you wish to use the unit in another airplane, boat or vehicle, plan at home, or prevent theft.
To insert the GPS 55 into the surface mount...
· Tilt the top of the GPS 55 into the surface mount as shown.
· Engage the slot in the top of the GPS 55 into the raised bump in the surface mount.
· Rotate the bottom of the GPS 55 into the mount until the unit latches securely into place.
· Connect the antenna or antenna cable. No other electrical connections are required; all power and data connections are made through the 6­pin connector installed in the surface mount.
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To remove the GPS 55 from the surface mount...
· Disconnect the antenna or antenna cable.
· Apply enough force to the release tab to allow the unit to pass as shown above.
· Pull the bottom of the GPS 55 out, then rotate the top downward and out.
C.4 PORTABLE ANTENNA INSTALLATION
The GPS 55 is supplied with a portable antenna mount that allows the antenna to be affixed to a windshield or any smooth surface using a suction cup mount and a six foot extension cable. As an alternative, the suction cup can be removed and replaced with the plastic shoulder washer and self­threading screw to permanently attach the mounting bracket to the glare shield.
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C.5 BATTERY PACK OPERATION
The GPS 55 is supplied with a 4-cell alkaline battery pack. The battery pack must be removed from the unit in order to replace the cells.
To remove the battery pack...
· Push down on the spring tab on the right side of the battery pack.
· Pull the battery pack off the right side of the unit.
To replace the alkaline batteries...
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· Grip the battery pack around the outside edge (not the bottom).
· Push the top of the battery pack against the edge of a hard surface which will not mar the plastic. The outer sleeve will slide off the cage, revealing the batteries inside.
· Replace the batteries, observing the polarity diagram engraved in the plastic.
· Slide the sleeve over the cage until it snaps into place, taking care that you do not tear the gaskets which provide the battery pack seal.
C.6 MAINTENANCE
The GPS 55 is constructed of high quality material and should not require user maintenance. Please refer any repairs to an authorized GARMIN service center. (The unit contains no user serviceable parts, do not attempt repairs yourself.)
Never allow gasoline or solvents to come into contact with your unit. Damage to the case may occur which is not covered by your warranty.
The waypoints, routes, custom settings, and other data stored in the GPS 55 are maintained by an internal battery. (These data will not be lost even if you remove the AA or rechargeable battery pack for separate storage.) The internal memory battery should typically last three to five years. If the GPS 55 detects a low memory battery, you will be informed with the message “MEM BATT”. You should return your unit to an authorized GARMIN service center as soon as possible for service. Failure to do so may result in loss of data each time you turn your unit off (indicated by the message “DATA LOST”).
Your GPS 55 contains a highly accurate crystal oscillator which may drift after many years of operation. If the unit detects excessive oscillator drift, you will be informed with the message “ADJST OSC”. You should return your unit to an authorized GARMIN service center as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in degraded acquisition performance.
C.7 CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Should you require additional assistance, please call our Customer Support Department. Customers in the continental United States may use our toll free number: 1-800-800-1020. Customers outside the continental United States may call 1-913-599-1515.
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APPENDIX D
MAP DATUMS
The following is a list of the GPS 55 map datum selections and the corresponding map datum name (including the area of application):
ADINDAN ADINDAN - Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan AFGOOYE AFGOOYE - Somalia AIN ELABD AIN EL ABD 1970 - Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia ANNA1ASTR ANNA 1 ASTRO 1965 - Cocos Islands ARC 1950 ARC 1950 - Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland,
Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe ARC 1960 ARC 1960 - Kenya, Tanzania ASCNSN IS ASCENSION ISLAND 1958 - Ascension Island ASTR BECN ASTRO BEACON “E” - Iwo Jima Island ASTRSOROL ASTRO B4 SOROL ATOLL - Tern Island ASTRO DOS ASTRO DOS 71/4 - St. Helena Island ASTRO STN ASTRONOMIC STATION 1952 - Marcus Island ASTRLN 66 AUSTRALIAN GEODETIC 1966 - Australia, Tasmania
Island ASTRLN 84 AUSTRALIAN GEODETIC 1984 - Australia, Tasmania
Island BELLEVUE BELLEVUE (IGN) - Efate and Erromango Islands BERMUDA BERMUDA 1957 - Bermuda Islands BOGOTA OB BOGOTA OBSERVATORY - Colombia CAMPO INC CAMPO INCHAUSPE - Argentina CANTON 66 CANTON ASTRO 1966 - Phoenix Islands CAPE CAPE - South Africa CAP CNVRL CAPE CANAVERAL - Florida, Bahama Islands CARTHAGE CARTHAGE - Tunisia CHATHM 71 CHATHAM 1971 - Chatham Island (New Zealand) CHUA ASTR CHUA ASTRO - Paraguay CREGO ALG CORREGO ALEGRE - Brazil DJAKARTA DJAKARTA (BATAVIA) - Sumatra Island (Indonesia) DOS 1968 DOS 1968 - Gizo Island (New Georgia Islands) EASTER IS EASTER ISLAND 1967 - Easter Island EUROPE 50 EUROPEAN 1950 - Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland
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EUROPE 79 EUROPEAN 1979 - Austria, Finland, Netherlands,
Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland FIN HYFRD FINLAND HAYFORD 1910 - Finland GANDAJIKA GANDAJIKA BASE - Republic of Maldives GEOD 49 GEODETIC DATUM 1949 - New Zealand GUAM 1963 GUAM 1963 - Guam Island GUX ASTRO GUX 1 ASTRO - Guadalcanal Island HJORSY 55 HJORSEY 1955 - Iceland HONG KONG HONG KONG 1963 - Hong Kong INDN TLND INDIAN - Thailand, Vietnam INDN BLDS INDIAN - Bangladesh, India, Nepal IRELND 65 IRELAND 1965 - Ireland ISTS ASTR ISTS O73 ASTRO 1969 - Diego Garcia JHNSTN IS JOHNSTON ISLAND 1961 - Johnston Island KANDAWALA KANDAWALA - Sri Lanka KERGLN IS KERGUELEN ISLAND - Kerguelen Island KERTAU 48 KERTAU 1948 - West Malaysia, Singapore LC5 ASTRO L.C. 5 ASTRO - Cayman Brac Island LIBRIA 64 LIBERIA 1964 - Liberia LUZN PHLP LUZON - Phillippines (excluding Mindanao Island) LUZN MNDN LUZON - Mindanao Island MAHE 1971 MAHE 1971 - Mahe Island MARCO AST MARCO ASTRO - Salvage Islands MASSAWA MASSAWA - Eritrea (Ethiopia) MERCHICH MERCHICH - Morocco MIDWAY 61 MIDWAY ASTRO 1961 - Midway Island MINNA MINNA - Nigeria NHRN MSRH NAHRWAN - Masirah Island (Oman) NHRN UAE NAHRWAN - United Arab Emirates NHRN SADI NAHRWAN - Saudi Arabia NAPARIMA NAPARIMA, BWI - Trinidad and Tobago NAD27 CNS NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Mean Value (CONUS) NAD27 ALA NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Alaska NAD27 BHM NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Bahamas (excluding San
Salvador Island) NAD27 SSI NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - San Salvador Island NAD27 CAN NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Canada (including
Newfoundland Island) NAD27 C Z NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Canal Zone NAD27 CAR NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Caribbean (Barbados,
Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grand
Cayman, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Turks Islands)
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NAD27 C A NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Central America (Belize,
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,
Nicaragua) NAD27 CUB NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Cuba NAD27 GRN NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Greenland (Hayes
Peninsula) NAD27 MEX NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Mexico NAD83 NORTH AMERICAN 1983 - Alaska, Canada, Central
America, CONUS, Mexico OBSERV 66 OBSERVATORIO 1966 - Corvo and Flores Islands
(Azores) OLD EGYPT OLD EGYPTIAN - Egypt OLD HAWAI OLD HAWAIIAN - Mean Value OMAN OMAN - Oman GRT BT 36 ORDNANCE SURVEY OF GREAT BRITAIN 1936 -
England, Isle of Man, Scotland, Shetland Islands, Wales PICO NIEV PICO DE LAS NIEVES - Canary Islands PITCRN 67 PITCAIRN ASTRO 1967 - Pitcairn Island RT90 SWEDEN S CHILE PROVISIONAL SOUTH CHILEAN 1963 - South Chile S AMER 56 PROVISIONAL SOUTH AMERICAN 1956 - Bolivia,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Venezuela PURTO RIC PUERTO RICO - Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands QATAR NTL QATAR NATIONAL - Qatar QORNOQ QORNOQ - South Greenland REUNION REUNION - Mascarene Island ROME 1940 ROME 1940 - Sardinia Island SANTO DOS SANTO (DOS) - Espirito Santo Island SAO BRAZ SAO BRAZ - Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands (Azores) SAPR HILL SAPPER HILL 1943 - East Falkland Island SCHWARZCK SCHWARZECK - Namibia S AMER 69 SOUTH AMERICAN 1969 - Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru,
Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago S ASIA SOUTH ASIA - Singapore SE BASE SOUTHEAST BASE - Porto Santo and Madeira Islands SW BASE SOUTHWEST BASE - Faial, Graciosa, Pico, Sao Jorge,
and Terceira Islands (Azores) TIMBLI 48 TIMBALAI 1948 - Brunei and East Malaysia (Sarawak
and Sabah) TOKYO TOKYO - Japan, Korea, Okinawa TRISTN 68 TRISTAN ASTRO 1968 - Tristan da Cunha
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VITI LEVU VITI LEVU 1916 - Viti Levu Island (Fiji Islands) WAK-ENWTK WAKE-ENIWETOK 1960 - Marshall Islands ZANDERIJ ZANDERIJ - Surinam WGS 72 WORLD GEODETIC SYSTEM 1972 WGS 84 WORLD GEODETIC SYSTEM 1984
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APPENDIX E
ABBREVIATIONS FOR DATABASE REGIONS
AFGN Afghanistan AILA Anguilla ALBN Albania ALGR Algeria ANGL Angola ANT Antarctica ANTG Antigua ARGN Argentina ARUB Aruba/Neth Antilles AUST Australia AUT Austria AWSM American Samoa/Western
Samoa BEL Belgium BELZ Belize BEN Benin BHMS Bahamas BHRN Bahrain BHTN Bhutan BIOT Chagos Archipelago/British
Indian Ocean Territory BLGR Bulgaria BNGL Bangladesh BOLV Bolivia BRAZ Brazil BRBD Barbados BRDI Burundi BRMD Bermuda BRUN Brunei/Malaysia BRVG British Virgin Islands BTWA Botswana BURK Burkina Faso CAFR Central African Republic CAMR Cameroon CAN Canada CHAD Chad
CHLE Chile/Easter Island CHNA China CIS Amenia/Azerbaijan/
Georgia/Kazakhstan/ Kirgizia/ Moldavia/Ukraine/ Uzbekistan/Tadzhikistan/
Turkmenistan CNIS Canary Island COL Colombia/San Andres CONG Congo COOK Cook Islands CPVR Cape Verde CRI Costa Rica CROA Croatia CUBA Cuba CYMN Cayman island CYPR Cyprus/Turkey CZSK Czechoslovakia DJIB Djibouti DMCA Dominica DNK Denmark/Faroe Island DOMR Dominican Republic ECUA Ecuador EGYP Egypt EQGU Equitorial Guinea ETHP Ethiopia FALK Falkland Islands FIJI Fiji Island/Tonga FIN Finland FRAN France FRGU French Guiana GABN Gabon GER Germany GHAN Ghana GIBR Gibraltar GLPE Guadeloupe/Martinique
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GMBA Gambia GN-B Guinea-Bissau GREC Greece GR Greenland GRND Grenada GTML Guatemala GUAM Guam/Mariana Islands GUIN Guinea Republic GUYN Guyana HATI Haiti HKNG Hong Kong HNDR Honduras HUNG Hungary INDA India INDN Indonesia IRAN Iran IRAQ Iraq IRL Ireland ISL Iceland ISRL Israel/Jerusalem ITAL Italy IVC Ivory Coast JAM Jamaica JAPN Japan JORD Jordan JTN Johnston Atoll KENY Kenya KIRI Kiribati/Tuvalu KITT St Kitts/Nevis Islands KMPC Kampuchea KUWT Kuwait LAOS Laos LBYA Libya, Spa Jamahiriya LCIA St Lucia LEBN Lebanon LIBR Liberia LNKA Sri Lanka LSO Lesotho LUX Luxembourg MAC Macau MADG Madagascar/Comoros/
Reunion/Mayotte Islands
MALI Mali MCRO Caroline Islands/
Micronesia/Palau MELA Melilla MEX Mexico MIDW Midway Islands MLDV Maldives MLTA Malta MLWI Malawi MLYS Malaysia MNGL Mongolia MOZB Mozambique MRCO Morocco/Ad Dakhla/
La’Youn MRTN Mauritania MSHL Marshall Islands MSRT Montserrat Island MUS Mauritius MYAN Myanmar/Burma NAM Namibia/South African
Republic NARU Nauru NCL New Caledonia NEPL Nepal NGER Niger NICA Nicaragua NIGA Nigeria NIUE Niue NKOR North Korea NLD Netherlands NOR Norway NZL New Zealand OMAN Oman PAKI Pakistan PANA Panama PERU Peru PHIL Philippines PNG Papua New Guinea POL Poland PRGY Paraguay PRI Puerto Rico PRTG Portugal/Azores/Madeira
Islands
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PYFR French Polynesia/Society
Islands/Tuamotu Islands QATR Qatar ROM Romania RUSS Belorussia/Latvia/Lithuania/
Russia/Estonia/Kazakhstan RWAN Rwanda SAUD Saudi Arabia SENG Senegal SEYC Seychelles SKOR South Korea SLEO Sierra Leone SLOV Slovenia SLV El Salvador SNGP Singapore SOLI Solomon Island SOML Somalia SP/M St Pierre Island/Miquelon
Island SPAN Spain ST/P Sao Tome/Principe STHN Ascension Island/St Helena
Island SUDN Sudan SURN Suriname SVCT St Vincent/The Grenadines SWAZ Swaziland SWE Sweden SWTZ Switzerland SYR Syria T/CA Turks Island/Caicos Island TANZ Tanzania THAI Thailand TOGO Togo TTOB Trinidad and Tobago TUN Tunisia TURK Turkey TWAN Taiwan UAE United Arab Emirates UGAN Uganda UK United Kingdom URGY Uruguay
USA United States of America VENZ Venezuela VIRG Virgin Islands (U.S.) VTNM Vietnam VUTU Vanuatu WAKE Wake Island WL/F Wallis Island/Futuna Island YEMR Yemen Arab Rep YMD Democratic Yemen YUGO Yugoslavia ZAIR Zaire ZAMB Zambia ZBWE Zimbabwe
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APPENDIX F
AIRPORT IDENTIFIER PREFIX CODES
Most airport identifiers in the database use the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assigned prefix. Use the following rules to determine the ICAO prefix for a country’s airport identifiers.
Continental U.S.
Airport identifiers which contain only alphabetic characters are prefixed with a “K” followed by the FAA-standard three-character identifier. For example, the FAA identifier for Johnson County Executive is “OJC”. Use “KOJC” when entering the airport identifier.
Airport identifiers which contain numeric characters do not require the “K” prefix.
Outside Continental U.S.
Find the country (or state) name in the table below and use the associated prefix(es) to identify the airports.
A
Afghanistan OA Alaska (U.S.) PA, PO, PP Albania LA Algeria DA American Samoa NS Angola FN Anguilla Island (U.K.) TQ Antigua and Barbuda TA Argentina SA Armenia UG Aruba (Netherlands) TN Ascension Island (U.K.) FH Australia AB, AD, AM, AP, AS Austria LO Azerbaijan UB Azores (Portugal) LP
B
Bahamas MY Bahrain OB Baker Island (U.S.) PB Bangladesh VG Barbados TB Belgium EB Belize MZ Belorussia UM Benin DB Bermuda (U.K.) TX Bhutan VQ Bolivia SL Botswana FB Brazil SB British Indian Ocean Territory FJ Brunei WB Bulgaria LB Burkina Faso DF Burundi HB
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C
Cameroon FK Canada CU, CW, CY, CZ Canary Island (Spain) GC Cape Verde GV Cayman Island (U.K.) MW Central African Republic FE Chad FT Chile SC China ZB, ZG, ZH, ZL, ZP,
ZS, ZU, ZW, ZY Colombia SK Comoros FM Congo FC Cook Islands NC Costa Rica MR Croatia LD Cuba MU Cyprus LC Czechoslovakia LK
France LF French Antilles TF French Guiana SO French Polynesia NT
G
Gabon FO Gambia GB Georgia UG Germany ED, ET Ghana DG Gibraltar (U.K.) LX Greece LG Greenland (Denmark) BG Grenada TG Guam (U.S.) PG Guatemala MG Guinea Republic GU Guinea-Bissau GG Guyana SY
D
Democratic Yemen OD Denmark EK Djibouti HF Dominica TD Dominican Republic MD
E
East Timor WP Easter Island (Chile) SC Ecuador SE Egypt HE El Salvador MS Equitorial Guinea FG Estonia UL Ethiopia HA
F
Falkland Islands (U.K.) SF Faroe Island (Denmark) EK Fiji Island NF Finland EF
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H
Haiti MT Hawaii (U.S.) PH Honduras MH Hong Kong VH Hungary LH
I
Iceland BI India VA, VE, VI, VO Indonesia WA, WI, WR Iran OI Iraq OR Ireland EI Israel LL Italy LI Ivory Coast DI
J
Jamaica MK Japan RJ, RO Johnston Island (U.S.) PJ Jordan OJ
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K
Kampuchea (Cambodia) VD Kazakhstan UA, UR, UT Kenya HK Kirgizia UA Kiribati NG, PL Kuwait OK
L
Laos VL Latvia UM Lebanon OL Lesotho FX Liberia GL Libyan Arab Jamahiriya HL Line Islands (U.S.) PL Lithuania UM Luxembourg EL
M
Macau (Portugal) VM Madagascar FM Madeira Islands (Portugal) LP Malawi FW Malaysia WB, WM Maldives VR Mali GA Malta LM Mariana Islands (U.S.) PG Marshall Islands (U.S.) PK Mauritania GQ Mauritius FI Mayotte (France) FM Melilla (Spain) GE Mexico MM Micronesia PT Midway Islands (U.S.) PM Moldavia UK Monaco LN Mongolia ZM Montserrat Island (U.K.) TR Morocco GM
Mozambique FQ Myanmar (Burma) VY
N
Namibia FA Nauru AN Nepal VN Netherlands EH Netherlands Antilles TN New Caledonia (France) NW New Zealand NZ Nicaragua MN Niger DR Nigeria DN Niue Island (N.Z.) NI North Korea ZK Norway EN
O
Oman OO
P
Pakistan OP Panama MP Papua New Guinea AY Paraguay SG Peru SP Philippines RP Phoenix Island (U.K.) PC Poland EP Portugal LP Puerto Rico (U.S.) TJ
Q
Qatar OT
R
Reunion (France) FM Romania LR Russia UE, UH, UI, UL, UM, UN,
UO, UR, US, UU, UW
Rwanda HR
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S
Sahara Occidental GS Samoa NS San Andres Island (Colombia) SK Sao Tome & Principe FP Saudi Arabia OE Senegal GO Seychelles FS Sierra Leone GF Singapore WS Slovenia LJ Society Islands NT Solomon Islands AG Somalia HC South African Republic FA South Korea RK Spain LE Sri Lanka VC St. Helena Island (U.K.) FH St. Kitts and Nevis TK St. Lucia TL St. Pierre/Miquelon Is. (France) CF St. Vincent and the Grenadines TV Sudan HS Suriname SM Swaziland FD Sweden ES Switzerland LS Syria OS
T
Tadzhikistan UT Taiwan RC Tanzania HT Thailand VT Togo DX Tonga NF Trinidad and Tobago TT Tuamotu Islands NT Tunisia DT Turkey LT Turkmenistan UT
Turks/Caicos Islands (U.K.) MB Tuvalu NG
U
Uganda HU Ukraine UK United Arab Emirates OM United Kingdom EG United States K Uruguay SU Uzbekistan UT
V
Vanuatu NV Venezuela SV Vietnam VV Virgin Islands (U.K.) TU Virgin Islands (U.S.) TI
W
Wake Island (U.S.) PW Wallis/Futuna Islands (France) NL
Y
Yemen OY Yugoslavia LY
Z
Zaire FZ Zambia FL Zimbabwe FV
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APPENDIX G
INDEX
A
Active from waypoint 6-1 Active route 6-1 Active Route Page 6-5 Active to waypoint 6-1 Alarm Clock Page 5-5 Alarm Page 4-2 Alarms 4-2 Alphanumeric field 2-3 Altitude
manual entry 3-3
units 4-4 Anchor drag alarm 4-2 Arrival alarm 4-2 Audio Setup Page 4-4 AutoStoreTM Page 3-4
B
Backlighting
adjusting 2-3
timeout 4-3 Backlighting Page 4-3 Banners 2-1 Battery pack
AA size 1-2
Rechargeable 1-2
Removing C-8 Battery Saver mode 2-6 Bearing (BRG) B-2
C
CDI Page 3-5 CDI Scale Page 4-5 Confirmation field 2-3 Count down timer 5-2 Course Made Good (CMG) B-2
Course To Steer (CTS) B-2 Cursor 2-3 Cyclic field 2-3
D
Data entry 2-5 Database update 1-2 Date/Time Page 5-1 Desired Track (DTK) B-2 Dilution of Precision (DOP) 3-2 Display 2-1 Distance Made Good (DMG) B-2 Duplicate Waypoint Page 3-7
E
Elapsed timer 5-2 Estimated Position Error (EPE) 3-2 Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) B-2 Event Timer Page 5-2
F
Field 2-3 Filter Settings Page 4-6
G
GOTO waypoint 3-10 Ground Speed (GS) B-2
I
Installation C-1
K
Key press tone 2-5 Keypad 2-3
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L
Local date/time 5-1
M
Magnetic variation 4-5 Magnetic Variation Page 4-5 Maintenance C-9 Manual altitude entry 3-3 Map datum 4-7 Map Datum Page 4-7 Message banner 2-5 Message Page 4-1
N
Navigation
2D 3-1
3D 3-1
DR 3-1 Navigation Menu 5-1 Navigation units 4-4 Nearest Waypoint Page 3-9 NMEA output 4-7 Normal mode 2-6 Numeric field 2-3
O
Operating mode 2-6 Operating Mode Page 4-2 Output, NMEA 4-7 Output Page 4-7
Routes
Activating 6-5 Building with AutoStoreTM6-7 Clearing 6-4 Copying 6-5 Creating 6-3 Editing active route 6-6 Editing storage routes 6-4
S
Satellite Status Page 3-2 Searching the sky 3-1 Self test 3-1 Setup Menu 4-1 Simulator mode 2-6 Steer (STR) B-2 Sunrise/Sunset Page 5-4 Surface Mount C-4
T
Time
local 5-1
UTC 5-1 Timers 5-2 Track (TRK) B-2 Trip Planning Page 5-4
U
Units Page 4-4 UTC time 5-1
P
Page 2-1 Position Page 3-3 Power On 3-1 Proximity Waypoint Page 3-9
R
Range (RNG) B-2 Route Catalog Page 6-2 Route Review Page 6-3
G-2
V
Velocity Made Good (VMG) B-2
W
Waypoint Definition Page 3-6 Waypoint Scanning 3-8 Waypoints 3-6 Wiring C-3
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