Humminbird 531324-1-D User Manual

Handheld GPS Connection Kit

531324-1_D

Handheld GPS Connection Kit

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How GPS Works 1
Connecting a Handheld Receiver to the Fishing System 2
Handheld GPS Connection Kit 3

Direct-connect Cable Installation (AS HHGAR082, AS HHMAG344) ........................................ 3

Bare Wire Cable Installation (AS-HHGPS) ................................................................................4

Views 7

Combo View .............................................................................................................................. 7

Track View ................................................................................................................................ 8

Bird’s Eye View........................................................................................................................ 10

View Orientation...................................................................................................................... 11

Introduction to Navigation 12

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks .............................................................................................. 12

Save, Edit or Delete a Waypoint ............................................................................................ 13

Navigate to a Waypoint or Position ...................................................................................... 14

Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid.................................................................................. 15

Save or Clear a Current Track ................................................................................................ 16

Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks .......................................................................................... 16

The Menu System 17

Start-Up Options Menu 19

Normal Operation.................................................................................................................... 19

Simulator .............................................................................................................................. 20

System Status ........................................................................................................................ 21

PC Connect (with PC Connect Cable Only) ............................................................................ 22

Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views Only) 23

Mark ........................................................................................................................................ 23

Navigation X-Press™ Menu 24

Waypoint 001 (Only with an Active Cursor on a Waypoint).................................................. 25

Cursor to Waypoint (Track or Combo View Only) .................................................................. 25

Zoom........................................................................................................................................ 26

Go To........................................................................................................................................ 26

Save Current Track .................................................................................................................. 26

Clear Current Track.................................................................................................................. 27

Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating)........................................................................ 27

Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating).......................................................................... 27

Remove Target (Only If Target is Active) .............................................................................. 28

Remove Grid (Only If Grid is Active) ...................................................................................... 28

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Sonar Window (Combo View Only) ........................................................................................ 28

Waypoint [Name] (Most Recently-Created Waypoint).......................................................... 29

Navigation Menu Tab 30

Current Track .......................................................................................................................... 30

Saved Tracks............................................................................................................................ 31

Waypoints................................................................................................................................ 32

View Orientation...................................................................................................................... 33

North Reference...................................................................................................................... 34

Grid Rotation .......................................................................................................................... 34

Trackpoint Interval .................................................................................................................. 34

Track Min Distance (Advanced).............................................................................................. 35

Map Datum (Advanced).......................................................................................................... 35

Course Projection Line .......................................................................................................... 36

Delete All Nav Data (Advanced) ............................................................................................ 36

Continuous Navigation Mode ................................................................................................ 36

Alarms Menu Tab 37

Off Course Alarm .................................................................................................................... 37

Arrival Alarm .......................................................................................................................... 38

Drift Alarm .............................................................................................................................. 38

Setup Menu Tab 39

Units - Distance ...................................................................................................................... 40

Units - Speed .......................................................................................................................... 40

Triplog Reset .......................................................................................................................... 40

Local Time Zone (Advanced) .................................................................................................. 41

Daylight Saving Time (Advanced) .......................................................................................... 41

Position Format (Advanced).................................................................................................... 41

Time Format (Advanced, International Only) ........................................................................ 42

Date Format (Advanced, International Only) ........................................................................ 42

NMEA Output (Advanced) ...................................................................................................... 43

Accessories Menu Tab 44

Troubleshooting 45

Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up ........................................................................................ 45

Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached .................................... 45

Display Problems .................................................................................................................... 46

Finding the Cause of Noise .................................................................................................... 47

Fishing System Accessories 48

1-Year Limited Warranty 50

Humminbird® Service Policy 51

Returning Your Unit for Service 52

Contact Humminbird® 54

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are only available on products
sold outside of the US and Canada by our authorized International Distributors. To obtain a list of
authorized International Distributors, please visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact
our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to locate the distributor nearest you.

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with PC Connect Cable Only) require the
purchase of a separate accessory. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order
these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

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How GPS Works

Your Fishing System uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and
provide detailed underwater information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite
navigation system designed and maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was
originally intended for military use; however, civilians may also take advantage of its highly
accurate position capabilities, typically within +/- 10 meters, depending on conditions. This
means that 95% of the time, the GPS receiver will read a location within 10 meters of your actual
position. Some GPS Receivers also use information from WAAS (the Wide Area Augmentation
System), EGNOS (the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), and MSAS (the
MTSAT Satellite Augmentation System) satellites if they are available in your area.

GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send
radio signals to the earth. Your present position is
determined by receiving signals from satellites and
measuring the distance from the satellites.

All satellites broadcast a uniquely coded signal once per
second at exactly the same time. The GPS receiver on your
boat receives signals from satellites that are visible to it.
Based on time differences between each received signal, the
GPS receiver determines its distance to each satellite. With
distances known, the GPS receiver mathematically
triangulates its own position. With once per second updates,
the GPS receiver then calculates its velocity and bearing.

The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the Fishing System when it is
connected to a GPS receiver:

• View current position

• View current track (breadcrumb trail)

• View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver

• Save tracks and waypoints

• Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next.

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Connecting a Handheld GPS Receiver to the Fishing System

Humminbird® has designed two different direct-connect cables to fit the most common GPS
Receiver configurations. In case neither of the two direct-connect cables fit your configuration, we
also provide a cable that can connect your Handheld GPS Receiver to your Fishing System control
head via an additional NMEA data cable which you must purchase from your Handheld GPS
Receiver manufacturer.

The Humminbird cable part numbers that are compatible with your Handheld GPS Receiver are
shown in the chart below.

Your Handheld GPS Our Cable Part # Your Handheld GPS Our Cable Part #

Garmin GPS V AS HHGAR082 GPS III AS HHGAR082

GPS 12XL AS HHGAR082 GPS III Pilot AS HHGAR082
GPSMAP 60 AS HHGAR082 GPS III Plus AS HHGAR082
GPSMAP 60Cx AS HHGAR082 Magellan Meridian AS HHMAG344
GPSMAP 60CSx AS HHGAR082 Sport Trak AS HHMAG344
GPS 72 AS HHGAR082 Garmin eTrex AS-HHGPS*
GPS 76 AS HHGAR082 eTrex Summit AS-HHGPS*
GPS 76S AS HHGAR082 eTrex Legend AS-HHGPS*
GPSMAP 76 AS HHGAR082 eTrex Venture AS-HHGPS*
GPSMAP 76Cx AS HHGAR082 eTrex Vista AS-HHGPS*
GPSMAP 76CSx AS HHGAR082 eTrex Camo AS-HHGPS*
GPS 92 AS HHGAR082 Geko 201 AS-HHGPS*
GPS II AS HHGAR082 Geko 301 AS-HHGPS*
GPS II Plus AS HHGAR082 Other GPS Handhelds* AS-HHGPS*

*NOTE:

The AS-HHGPS accessory requires the purchase of an additional NMEA data cable
(made by the manufacturer of the Handheld GPS Receiver) to complete the connection to the
Handheld GPS Receiver.

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Handheld GPS Connection Kit

The Humminbird® Handheld GPS Connection Kit includes the following items:

• Handheld GPS Cable (NMEA data connection and optional 12 VDC power connection)

• Y-cable for multiple accessory attachment (NMEA and ACCY connections)

• Handheld GPS Connection Kit Accessory Manual

NOTE:

You may have purchased either a direct-connect NMEA data cable, or one that requires
splicing to an additional NMEA data cable (made by the manufacturer of the Handheld GPS receiver)
to complete the connection to the Handheld GPS receiver.

NOTE:

The AS-HHGPS accessory requires the purchase of an additional NMEA data cable (made
by the manufacturer of the Handheld GPS Receiver) to complete the connection to the Handheld
GPS Receiver.

Direct-connect Cable Installation (AS HHGAR082, AS HHMAG344)

Use the following instructions to direct-connect your Handheld GPS Receiver to your
Fishing System.

1. Insert the Handheld GPS Cable’s
NMEA-COM connector into the
appropriate terminal slot on the back
of your Fishing System control head.
The slots are keyed to prevent reverse
installation, so be careful not to force
the connector into the holder.

NOTE:

If the terminal slot is already used by
another accessory, you will need to replace
it with the included Y-cable. After you’ve
inserted the Y-cable’s COM-connector into
the appropriate terminal slot on the back of
your Fishing System control head, connect
the Handheld GPS Cable to the NMEA-COM
connector, and attach your accessory cable
to the ACCY-COM connector.

2. Connect the Handheld GPS Cable to
your Handheld GPS Receiver. Refer
to your Handheld GPS Receiver
manufacturer’s user manual for
instructions.

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3. Your NMEA Cable allows you to connect your Handheld GPS Receiver to an external
12 VDC power supply. If you choose to run your Handheld GPS Receiver from an
external 12 VDC power supply, connect the black wire to ground (-) and the red wire
to positive (+) 12 VDC power.

CAUTION: Use caution before connecting the red +12V wire to your Handheld GPS Receiver, and
consult your Handheld GPS Receiver manufacturer’s user manual before connecting power and
ground. Some Handheld GPS Receivers have a different voltage input than 12V.

4. Power up the Fishing System Control Head (see your Fishing System Operations
Manual for details).

NOTE: The Fishing System accepts NMEA 0183 version 2.20 input at 4800 baud and listens for the
NMEA sentences RMC and GGA to determine current position, heading, speed, time and date. In
addition, the GSA and GSV sentences are used to monitor GPS satellite location and usage.

5. If the NMEA output of your Handheld GPS Receiver can be configured, confirm the
following settings on your GPS Handheld Receiver:

• NMEA Output = enabled

• Baud rate = 4800

• RMS and GGA sentences = enabled

NOTE:

See your the Handheld GPS Receiver manufacturer’s user manual for NMEA output information.

Bare Wire Cable Installation (AS-HHGPS)

Use the following instructions to connect your Handheld GPS to your fishing system using the
AS-HHGPS. You will need to purchase the NMEA data cable (not included) from the
manufacturer of your Handheld GPS Receiver.

1. Insert the Handheld GPS Cable’s NMEA-COM connector into the appropriate terminal
slot on the back of your Fishing System control head. The slots are keyed to prevent
reverse installation, so be careful not to force the connector into the holder. The
pinouts of the Humminbird® NMEA data cable are as follows:

• Red Wire: +12V

• Black Wire: Ground

• Green Wire: NMEA In

• White Wire: NMEA Out.

NOTE:

When the Fishing System detects the NMEA-input from the Handheld GPS Receiver,
the Combo, Track and Bird’s Eye Views will be added automatically to the VIEW key function.
A Navigation Menu tab and the Navigation X-PressTMMenu will also be added automatically
to the menu system.

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NOTE:

If the terminal slot is already used by another accessory, you will need to replace it with
the included Y-cable. After you’ve inserted the Y-cable’s COM-connector into the appropriate
terminal slot on the back of your Fishing System control head, connect the Handheld GPS Cable
to the NMEA-COM connector, and attach your accessory cable to the ACCY-COM connector.

2. Connect the NMEA In (Green wire) of the cable to the NMEA Out of your Handheld

GPS Receiver.

CAUTION! Use caution before connecting the red +12V wire to your Handheld GPS Receiver, and
consult your Handheld GPS Receiver manufacturer’s user manual before connecting power and
ground, as some Handheld GPS Receivers have a different voltage input than 12V. The Fishing System
control head can provide a maximum of 100mA to a Handheld GPS Receiver. The voltage provided is
typically 1 volt lower than the boat battery voltage supplied to the Fishing System control head.

NOTE: The white NMEA Out wire is provided for other uses, such as connecting to an autopilot, but
it is not needed to connect to a Handheld GPS Receiver.

3. Connect the Handheld GPS Cable to your Handheld GPS Receiver. Refer to your

Handheld GPS Receiver manufacturer’s user manual for instructions.

4. Your NMEA Cable allows you to connect your Handheld GPS Receiver to an external

12 VDC power supply. If you choose to run your Handheld GPS Receiver from an
external 12 VDC power supply, connect the black wire to ground (-) and the red wire
to positive (+) 12 VDC power.

CAUTION: Use caution before connecting the red +12V wire to your Handheld GPS Receiver, and
consult your Handheld GPS Receiver manufacturer’s user manual before connecting power and

ground. Some Handheld GPS Receivers have a different voltage input than 12V.

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5. Power up the Fishing System Control Head (see your Fishing System Operations

Manual for details).

NOTE: The Fishing System accepts NMEA 0183 version 2.20 input at 4800 baud and listens for the
NMEA sentences RMC and GGA to determine current position, heading, speed, time and date. In
addition, the GSA and GSV sentences are used to monitor GPS satellite location and usage.

6. If the NMEA output of your Handheld GPS Receiver can be configured, confirm the

following settings on your GPS Handheld Receiver:

• NMEA Output = enabled

• Baud rate = 4800

• RMS and GGA sentences = enabled

NOTE:

See your the Handheld GPS Receiver manufacturer’s user manual for NMEA output

information.

NOTE:

When the Fishing System detects the NMEA-input from the Handheld GPS Receiver, the
Combo, Track and Bird’s Eye Views will be added automatically to the VIEW key function.
A Navigation Menu tab and the Navigation X-PressTMMenu will also be added automatically
to the menu system.

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Views

The following views will be added to the view rotation when a
Handheld GPS Receiver is connected to the Fishing System:

Navigation views:

• Combo View

• Track View

• Bird’s Eye View.

When the VIEW key is pressed, the display cycles through the available views. When the EXIT
key is pressed, the display cycles through the available views in reverse order. Any view can be
hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation using the Views Menu tab.

Combo View

Combo View is displayed as a split screen, with Track View on the left and Sonar View on
the right side of the screen. The width of the sonar window can be changed by pressing the
MENU key and using the 4- WAY Cursor Control key to select Sonar Window from the Sonar
X-Press™ Menu.

Combo View

Depth

Sonar
Window

Bearing of
Boat with
Respect to
True North

Water

Surface

Temperature

Speed of Boat

Track Scale

Bird's

Eye

View

Sonar

Views

Combo

View

Track

View

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Track View

Track View displays the current track (also known as the position history or breadcrumb trail)
showing where the boat has been, along with saved tracks, waypoints, and the current route
(when navigating).

Track View

Depth

Bearing of
Boat with
Respect to
True North

Water

Surface

Temperature

Speed of Boat

Track Scale

Combo View with Navigation

Depth

Sonar
Window

Bearing of
Boat with
Respect to
True North

Water

Surface

Temperature

Speed of Boat

Track Scale

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Panning: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the track around on the display in the
direction of the key being pressed. When you do this, a bull’s eye cursor is drawn at the center
of the screen and is linked to the boat by a gray line, even if the boat is off the screen. At the
same time, the distance and bearing from the boat to the cursor position, as well as the

Track View with Active Cursor

Depth

Latitude and

Longitude

Position of

Cursor

Bearing of Boat
with Respect
to True North

Distance to

Go To Cursor

Track Scale

Active Cursor

Bearing to

Cursor

Track View with Navigation

Depth

Water

Surface

Temperature

DTG: Distance to

Go to Waypoint

Speed of Boat

XTE: Cross

Track Error.

Distance of

Boat from

Route

Bearing of Boat
with Respect to
True North

BRG: Bearing
to Waypoint

Track Scale

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latitude/longitude coordinates of the cursor, are displayed at the bottom of the view. Pressing
the EXIT key moves the cursor back to the original position of the boat.

Bird’s Eye View

Bird’s Eye View shows a 3D perspective view of the track from a point above and behind the
boat (the eye point). As the boat turns, the eye point moves to follow the boat.

When you press the 4-WAY Cursor Control key in the Bird’s Eye View, the position of the eye
point will shift. This allows you to move and turn the eye point so that you can look off to the
sides, or even behind the boat. Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT arrow keys on the 4-WAY Cursor
Control key turns the eye point right or left, while pressing the UP arrow key moves the eye point
forward, and pressing the DOWN Cursor key moves the eye point backward.

Pressing the EXIT key moves the eye point back to its original position behind and above the boat.

Bird’s Eye View

Depth

Boat Icon

Water Surface

Temperature

Latitude and
Longitude
Position of Boat

Speed of Boat

Bearing of Boat
with Respect to
True North

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View Orientation

When your Fishing System control head is in

Track

or Combo View, you can choose the
orientation of the view by selecting North-Up or Course-Up on the Navigation Main Menu.
When North-Up orientation is selected, True North is shown at the top of the display. In other
words, objects located to the north of the boat are drawn above the boat. When Course-Up
orientation is selected, the direction of motion of the boat is shown at the top of the display. In
other words, objects ahead of the boat are drawn above the boat. In both orientations, the view
pans automatically, so that the boat is always centered on the display.

NOTE:

When the boat is stationary, it is drawn as a circle. When the boat is in motion, it takes on a

boat shape, pointed in the direction of motion (always Up in the Course-Up orientation).

Bird’s Eye View with Navigation

Depth

Water Surface

Temperature

DTG: Distance to

Go to Waypoint

Speed of Boat

XTE: Cross

Track Error.

Distance of

Boat from

Route

Bearing of Boat
with Respect to
True North

BRG: Bearing
to Waypoint

Latitude and
Longitude
Position of Boat

Boat Icon

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Introduction to Navigation

Use your Fishing System to establish waypoints at areas of interest and navigate to those
waypoints via a route (representing the shortest intended distance between waypoints). You
can also view and save tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat.

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points.

Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation, and are used in trip

planning. A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each
waypoint to the next. As you travel a route, staying on the route line is the most efficient way
to get to your destination, although you should always look out for obstacles not shown on the
fishing system view.

Tracks consist of detailed position history, and are displayed as a breadcrumb trail of trackpoints.
The Current Track shows the position history since the unit was powered up. You can clear the
Current Track or save it at any time. The current track represents your actual path so far.

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Waypoint

Track

Route

Depth

Water

Surface

Temperature

DTG: Distance to

Go to Waypoint

Speed of Boat

XTE: Cross

Track Error.

Distance of

Boat from

Route

Bearing of
Boat with
Respect to
True North

BRG: Bearing
to Waypoint