Lowrance electronic 3600C User Manual
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Pub. 988-0156-121
®
GlobalMap 3600C iGPS
Mapping GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!......................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap
How Lowrance GPS Works .......................................................... 4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS................................................... 6
How to use this manual: typographical conventions .................. 8
Arrow Keys................................................................................ 9
Keyboard ................................................................................... 9
Menu Commands ...................................................................... 9
Instructions = Menu Sequences ............................................... 9
Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................. 11
Preparations................................................................................ 11
Power Connections...................................................................... 11
Powering a NMEA 2000
Buss................................................... 12
(NMEA 2000 Power cable)...................................................... 12
Powering the Unit................................................................... 12
GPS Internal Antenna................................................................ 14
NMEA 2000 Cable Connections ................................................. 14
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network................................... 14
NMEA 0183 Cable Connections ................................................. 15
NMEA Wiring ......................................................................... 15
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or Portable.................................... 16
Bracket Installation................................................................ 17
Portable Installation............................................................... 19
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation ............................ 19
Other Accessories........................................................................ 21
Face Cover................................................................................... 21
Section 3: Basic GPS Operations ......................................... 23
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 23
Power/lights on and off ............................................................... 24
Main Menu .................................................................................. 24
Pages ........................................................................................... 26
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 26
Navigation Page...................................................................... 28
Map Page................................................................................. 30
Background map vs. MapCreate map content ...................... 31
Resize Window command ....................................................... 33
Basic GPS Quick Reference .................................................. 36
Find Your Current Position........................................................ 37
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys ............. 37
Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor ................................. 38
Searching..................................................................................... 38
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Set a Waypoint............................................................................ 40
Create Waypoint at Current Position ................................ 41
Create Waypoint on Map .................................................... 42
Create Waypoint by Entering a Position ........................... 42
Navigate to a Waypoint .............................................................. 42
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint........................................ 43
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint .............................................. 43
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map.......................................... 44
Navigate to a Point of Interest................................................... 45
Creating and Saving a Trail....................................................... 46
Displaying a Saved Trail ............................................................ 48
Navigating Trails........................................................................ 48
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 52
Cancel Navigation....................................................................... 54
Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations ................................. 55
Find Distance From Current Position to Another Location .... 55
Find Distance From Point to Point ............................................ 55
Icons............................................................................................. 56
Create Icon on Map................................................................. 56
Create Icon at Current Position ............................................. 56
Delete an Icon ......................................................................... 56
Navigate to an Icon................................................................. 57
Routes.......................................................................................... 57
Create and Save a Route ........................................................58
PC-created Routes............................................................... 58
Routes Created in the Unit................................................. 58
Delete a Route ......................................................................... 60
Edit a Route Name.................................................................. 60
Edit Route Waypoints............................................................. 61
Navigate a Route..................................................................... 61
Navigate a Route in Reverse .................................................. 62
Trails ........................................................................................... 63
Delete a Trail .......................................................................... 63
Edit a Trail Name ................................................................... 64
Edit a Trail Color .................................................................... 64
Edit a Trail Pattern ................................................................ 64
Utilities........................................................................................ 65
Alarm Clock............................................................................. 65
Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator............................................ 65
Trip Calculator........................................................................ 65
Trip Down Timer..................................................................... 65
Trip Up Timer ......................................................................... 65
Waypoints.................................................................................... 65
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Delete a Waypoint................................................................... 65
Edit a Waypoint ...................................................................... 66
Selecting a Waypoint .............................................................. 67
Set a Waypoint by Average Position ...................................... 67
Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position................................ 67
Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options ............................ 69
Alarms ......................................................................................... 69
NMEA 2000 Alarm ..................................................................... 70
Auto Satellite Search.................................................................. 71
Check MMC Files and Storage Space........................................ 71
Communications Port Configuration ......................................... 72
Configure NMEA ........................................................................ 73
Coordinate System Selection...................................................... 73
Map Fix ....................................................................................... 75
Customize Page Displays ........................................................... 76
GPS Simulator ............................................................................ 77
Initialize GPS.............................................................................. 79
Map Auto Zoom........................................................................... 79
Map Data..................................................................................... 79
Show Map Data....................................................................... 80
Pop-up Map Information ........................................................ 80
Map Boundaries ...................................................................... 80
Fill Water With White ............................................................ 80
Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid) ........................ 81
Map Datum Selection ................................................................. 81
Map Detail Category Selection................................................... 82
Map Orientation ......................................................................... 82
NauticPath USA Marine Charts............................................. 84
Nautical Chart Notes.............................................................. 84
Port Information .....................................................................85
Tidal Current Information ..................................................... 86
Tide Information ..................................................................... 88
Navionics
Charts....................................................................... 89
NMEA 2000................................................................................. 90
Overlay Data ............................................................................... 90
Pop-up Help................................................................................. 93
Reset Options .............................................................................. 94
Screen Contrast and Brightness ................................................ 94
Set Language .............................................................................. 95
Set Local Time ............................................................................ 96
Show WAAS Alarm..................................................................... 96
Software Version Information.................................................... 97
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles................................................ 97
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Track Smoothing......................................................................... 98
Trail Options ............................................................................... 99
General Trail Options ......................................................... 99
Delete All Trails ...................................................................... 99
Update Trail Option................................................................ 99
Specific Trail Options........................................................ 101
Delete Trail ........................................................................... 101
New Trail............................................................................... 101
Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options .................. 101
Transparency ............................................................................ 101
Units of Measure....................................................................... 102
Section 6: Searching .............................................................103
Find Addresses.......................................................................... 103
Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor .................................. 106
Find Interstate Highway Exits ................................................ 107
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) ...........................109
Find Streets or Intersections.................................................... 111
Find Waypoints......................................................................... 115
Section 7: Supplemental Material .....................................117
A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD
TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION.
When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), a GPS unit will show
the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the
waypoint regardless of obstructions. Therefore, the prudent navigator will not
only take advantage of all available navigation tools when traveling to a waypoint, but will also visually check to make sure a clear, safe path to the waypoint
is always available.
When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle, the vehicle operator is solely responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner. Vehicle operators
must maintain full surveillance of all pertinent driving, boating or flying conditions at all times. An accident or collision resulting in damage
to property, personal injury or death could occur if the operator of a
GPS-equipped vehicle fails to pay full attention to travel conditions and
vehicle operation while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING!
CAUTION
WARNING!
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Section 1: Read Me First!
How this manual can get you out on the road, fast!
Welcome to the exciting world of digital GPS! We know you're anxious
to begin navigating, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the
GlobalMap
ment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your compact, wide-screen, mapping GPS receiver.
First, we want to thank you for buying a Lowrance GPS unit. Whether
you're a first time user or a professional fisherman, you'll discover that
your GlobalMap 3600C is easy to use, yet capable of handling demanding navigation tasks. When you team your unit with our custom
mapping software MapCreate 6, you have an incredible combination.
You won't find another GPS unit with this much power and this many
features for this price!
Our goal for this book is to get you on the road fast, with a minimum of
fuss. Like you, we'd rather spend more time navigating and less time
reading the manual!
So, we designed our book so that you don't have to read the whole thing
from front to back for the information you want. At the start (or end) of
each segment, we'll tell you what content is coming up next. If it's a
concept you're already familiar with, we'll show you how and where to
skip ahead for the next important topic. We've also made it easy to look
up any tips you may need from time to time. Here's how:
The manual is organized into 7 sections. This first section is an introduction to Lowrance GPS. It tells you the basics you need to know before you can make the unit look around and tell you where you are.
Section 2 will help you install your unit. We'll show you how to get the
MultiMedia Card (MMC) correctly installed inside the unit. We'll also
tell you about some of the available accessories.
Section 3 covers Basic GPS Operation. It will show you how easy it is to
run the GlobalMap 3600C, right out of the box. This section features a
one-page GPS Quick Reference. (If you've already jumped ahead
and figured out how to install the unit yourself, and you just
can't wait any longer, turn to the Quick Reference on page 36
and head for the road with your GPS unit!)
Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one another in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find your
way on the water or in the wilderness quickly.
3600C iGPS and begin installing it, please give us a mo-
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After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS experience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap 3600C's many
advanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced
GPS Operations. This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS command functions, organized in alphabetical order.
When you come to a GPS menu command on the GlobalMap 3600C's
screen, you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of contents, just flipping through Section 3 or scanning through the command
portion of Section 4.
This unit is ready to use right out of the box, but you can fine tune and customize its operation with dozens of options. We describe how to use general
system options along with GPS options in Section 5, System Setup and
GPS Setup Options. Section 5 is organized in alphabetical order.
In Section 6, we go into more detail on one of the GlobalMap 3600C's
most remarkable capabilities — Searching. We'll introduce a search
example in the Basic GPS Operation section, but there are so many
map items you can search for, we had to give this function its own section in the manual! For example, did you know this unit can look up
business phone numbers, functioning as a virtual Yellow Pages? We’ll
show you how in Section 6.
Finally, in Section 7, we offer Supplemental Material, including a list of
the GPS datums used, warranties and customer service information.
Now, if you're into the fine details, glance over the next segment on specifications to see just how much GPS power your GlobalMap 3600C contains. It's important to us (and our power users), but, if you don't care how
many watts of power the unit has, or how many waypoints it can store,
skip ahead to important information on how our GPS works, on page 4.
Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap 3600C
General
Display:............................ Color 5.0" (12.7 cm) diagonal; SolarMax
TFT display programmable to viewing preference.
Resolution:...................... 480 pixel x 480 pixel resolution; 230,400 total
pixels.
Backlighting:................... Fluorescent cold cathode backlit screen with
multiple lighting levels; backlit keypad.
Input power:................... 10 to 15 volts DC.
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Case size:......................... 5.4" H x 6.9" W x 3.4" D (13.8 x 17.6 x 8.6
cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable for
saltwater use.
MMC slots: ...................... One with waterproof door (SD card compati-
ble).
Recording:........................ MMC & SD memory cards for recording GPS
trip details and displaying charts or maps.
Back-up memory: .......... Built-in memory stores GPS data for dec-
ades. User settings are stored when unit is
turned off.
Languages:...................... 10; menu languages selectable by user.
GPS
Receiver/antenna: ......... Internal; Built-in 12 parallel channel
GPS/WAAS .
Background map:.......... Built-in custom, detailed Lowrance map.
Contains: enhanced detail of continental U.S.
and Hawaii. Includes more than 60,000 nav
aids and 10,000 wrecks/obstructions in
coastal and Great Lakes waters. Metro areas, selected major streets/highways and interstate exit services details included.
Custom mapping: .......... MapCreate 6 software optional; optional
plug and play LEI FreedomMaps offer the
same high detail without the computer work
of MapCreate. Other plug and play mapping
options include Fishing Hot Spots
NauticPath
Navionics
™
, LakeMaster
charts.
®
ProMaps and
Elite, LEI
Mapping memory: ......... Up to 2 gigabytes on one MMC (or SD) card.
Position updates: .......... Every second.
Position points: ............. 1,000 waypoints; 1,000 event marker icons.
Audible alarms: ............. Arrival/off-course/anchor.
Graphic symbols for
waypoints or event
marker icons: ................. 42.
Routes:............................. 100; up to 100 waypoints per route.
Plot Trails: ...................... 10 savable; up to 9,999 points per trail.
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Zoom range:.................... 39 ranges; 0.02 to 4,000 miles.
NOTE:
The above memory capacities refer only to the GlobalMap 3600C's
on-board memory. The amount of GPS data you can record and save
for recall later is limited only by the number of MMC cards you have.
NOTICE!
The storage temperature range for your GlobalMap 3600C is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius).
Extended storage in temperatures higher or lower than specified will
damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of damage is not
covered by the warranty. For more information, contact the factory's Cus-
tomer Service Department; phone numbers are listed on the last page.
How Lowrance GPS Works
You'll navigate faster and easier if you understand how the GlobalMap
3600C scans the sky to tell you where you are on the earth — and,
where you're going. (But if you already have a working understanding
of GPS receivers and the GPS navigation system, skip on ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories on page 11. If you're new to GPS, read
on, and you can later impress your friends with your new-found knowledge.)
First, think of your unit as a small but powerful computer. (But don't
worry — we made it easy to use, so you don't need to be a computer expert to find your way!) The GlobalMap 3600C includes a keypad and a
screen with menus so you can tell it what to do. The screen also lets the
unit show your location on a moving map, as well as point the way to
your destination.
This gimbal-mounted GlobalMap 3600C uses an internal antenna/receiver module, which makes the whole system work something
like your car radio. But instead of your favorite dance tunes, this receiver tunes in to a couple of dozen GPS satellites circling the earth. (It
will also listen in to the WAAS satellites in orbit, but more about that
in the upcoming segment introducing you to GPS and WAAS.)
Your unit listens to signals from as many satellites as it can "see" above
the horizon, eliminates the weakest signals, then computes its location
in relation to those satellites. Once the GlobalMap 3600C figures its
latitude and longitude, it plots that position on the moving map shown
on the screen. The whole process takes place several times a second!
The performance doesn't stop there. Stored in the permanent memory
of each unit is a basic background map of the entire world. We lock it in
here at the factory — you can't change or erase this map.
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The background map is suitable for many navigation chores, but for
maximum accuracy and much more detail, you need our optional mapmaking software, MapCreate 6. Some unit features — such as
searching for businesses and addresses — won't work without a custom
MapCreate map. There is so much detail in our background map (and
even more in MapCreate) that we'll describe their contents and differences in Section 3, Basic GPS Operations, on page 31.
Another portion of the GlobalMap 3600C's onboard memory is devoted to
recording GPS navigation information, which includes waypoints, event
marker icons, trails and routes. This lets you look back the way you came.
Think of this data storage like the hard drive memory in a computer or a
tape in a cassette tape recorder. You can save several different GPS data
files, erase 'em and record new ones, over and over again. Like any computer file, these GPS Data Files (file format *.usr) can be shared between Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS units or even personal computers.
This GlobalMap 3600C has one more thing in common with a personal
computer. Just as computers have a floppy disk drive for storing and exchanging files, the unit has a slot for an MMC (MultiMedia Card) or SD
(Secure Digital card) flash memory card. These solid-state memory devices are about the size of a postage stamp, but can hold data ranging
from 8 MB to 2 GB in size. (Compare that to a floppy disk's 1.44 MB capacity!) This unit uses all that MMC space for two key GPS purposes.
First, you can backup your onboard GPS Data Files by copying them to
the MMC. Since the MMC is removable (like a floppy disk or a cassette
tape), you can store these GPS Data Files on a personal computer
equipped with an MMC card reader. (Or store them on a pocketful of
MMCs, if you don't have a computer.) Our MapCreate mapping software
can save, edit or create its own GPS Data Files, which can be copied to the
MMC and then loaded from the MMC into the unit's memory. (NOTE: No
matter where they come from, GPS Data Files must be loaded from the
MMC into memory before the GlobalMap 3600C can use them.)
The other key GPS use for MMCs is storage of special high-detail, custom maps, which you can produce on your computer with our MapCreate software. These MapCreate custom maps contain much greater detail than the basic background map. These Custom Map Files (file
format *.lcm) can also be shared between Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS
units and personal computers.
This unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the
MMC or SD card. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an
MMC containing a map into the GlobalMap 3600C.
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Introduction to GPS and WAAS
Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work. You might
be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page
11, so you can mount your GlobalMap 3600C and plug in the power. Or
you might want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tutorials easy to skim. If that's the case, move on to "How to Use This Manual" on page 8. But, if you want to understand the current state of satellite navigation, look over this segment describing how GPS and its
new companion WAAS work together to get you where you're going.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) was launched July 17, 1995 by the
United States Department of Defense. It was designed as a 24-hour-aday, 365-days-a-year, all weather global navigation system for the armed
forces of the U.S. and its allies. Civilian use was also available at first,
but it was less accurate because the military scrambled the signal somewhat, using a process called Selective Availability (SA).
GPS proved so useful for civilian navigation that the federal government discontinued SA on May 2, 2000, after the military developed
other methods to deny GPS service to enemy forces. Reliable accuracy
for civilian users jumped from 100 meters (330 feet) under SA to the
present level of 10 to 20 meters (about 30 to 60 feet.)
Twenty-four satellites orbit 10,900 nautical miles above the Earth,
passing overhead twice daily. A series of ground stations (with precisely
surveyed locations) controls the satellites and monitors their exact locations in the sky. Each satellite broadcasts a low-power signal that identifies the satellite and its position above the earth. Three of these satellites
are spares, unused until needed. The rest virtually guarantee that at
least four satellites are in view nearly anywhere on Earth at all times.
A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix.
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The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to
determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to
determine both position and elevation (your height above sea level —
also called altitude). This is called a 3D fix.
Remember, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to
receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS works at
very high frequencies. These signals can be easily blocked by trees,
buildings, an automobile roof, even your body.
Like most GPS receivers, this unit doesn’t have a compass or any other
navigation aid built inside. It relies solely on the signals from the satellites to calculate a position. Speed, direction of travel, and distance
are all calculated from position information. Therefore, in order for the
GlobalMap 3600C to determine direction of travel, you must be moving
and the faster, the better. This is not to say that it won’t work at
walking or trolling speeds — it will. There will simply be more "wandering" of the data shown on the display.
GPS alone is accurate for route navigation, but the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has special aircraft navigation needs that go beyond basic GPS. So, the FAA has developed a program to boost GPS
performance with its Wide Area Augmentation System, or WAAS. The
FAA commissioned the system on July 11, 2003.
WAAS is designed to increase GPS accuracy to within 7.6 meters vertically and horizontally, but it consistently delivers accuracies within 1-2
meters horizontal and 2-3 meters vertical, according to the FAA. It does
this by broadcasting correction signals on GPS frequencies. Your unit
automatically receives both GPS and WAAS signals.
However, there are some fringe areas of the U.S., including parts of
Alaska, that do not yet receive robust WAAS coverage. Continued
WAAS development is planned to extend WAAS coverage in the years
to come.
WAAS boosts the accuracy of land GPS navigation, but the system is
designed for aircraft. The satellites are in a fixed orbit around the
Equator, so they appear very low in the sky to someone on the ground
in North America. Aircraft and vessels on open water can get consistently good WAAS reception, but terrain, foliage or even large manmade structures can sometimes block the WAAS signal from ground
receivers.
You'll find that using your GPS receiver is both easy and amazingly
accurate. It’s easily the most accurate method of electronic navigation
available to the general public today. Remember, however, that this
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receiver is only a tool. Always have another method of navigation available, such as a map or chart and a compass.
Also remember that this unit will always show navigation information
in the shortest line from your present position to a waypoint, regardless
of terrain! It only calculates position, it can’t know what’s between you
and your destination, for example. It’s up to you to safely navigate
around obstacles, no matter how you’re using this product.
Free Training Aids Available
Now that you know something about the technology that makes this
unit possible, you are ready to start learning how to use that technology. This manual will guide you through the process of setting up and
running your unit, but that is only one of many resources available.
If you or a friend has Internet access, visit our web site. Find us at
WWW.LOWRANCE.COM. The site is packed with additional information
on using our products.
Emulator
For the ultimate training aid, be sure to download the free emulator
software for your unit. This program can help you learn both basic and
advanced operations without burning fuel!
This PC application simulates the actual GPS unit on your computer.
You can run it from your computer keyboard or use your mouse to press
the virtual keys. Easy download and installation instructions are available on our web site.
The emulator works exactly like your real GPS unit. When using the
GPS Simulators you can run GPS routes and trails, even create real
waypoints you can use in the field.
And that is just some of the material available on our web site. To find
out what we have available, log on and look around. For now, we'll get
back to how to use this particular unit.
How to use this manual: typographical conventions
Many instructions are listed as numbered steps. The keypad and arrow
"keystrokes" appear as boldface type. So, if you're in a real hurry (or
just need a reminder), you can skim the instructions and pick out what
menu command to use by finding the boldface command text. The following paragraphs explain how to interpret the text formatting for
those commands and other instructions:
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Arrow Keys
The arrow keys control the movement of dotted cross-hair lines on your
mapping screen called the cursor. The arrow keys help you move
around the menus so you can execute different commands. They are
represented by symbols like these, which denote the down arrow key,
the up arrow, the left arrow and the right arrow: ↓ ↑ ← →.
Keyboard
The other keys perform a variety of functions. When the text refers to a
key to press, the key is shown in bold, sans serif type. For example, the
"Enter/Icons" key is shown as
MENU.
ENT and the "Menu" key is shown as
Menu Commands
A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters,
in a bold sans serif type like this:
ROUTE PLANNING. These indicate that
you are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action
of some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or
file names you need to select are show in italic type, such as trail name.
Instructions = Menu Sequences
Most functions you perform with this unit are described as a sequence
of key strokes and selecting menu commands. We've written them in a
condensed manner for quick and easy reading.
For example, instructions for navigating a trail would look like this:
1. From the Map Page, press
2. Press ↓ to Trail 1|
ENT|→|↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT.
MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.
3. You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a route.
4. The wait message disappears and the GlobalMap 3600C begins
showing navigation information along the trail. Now, begin moving
and follow your GlobalMap 3600C.
Translated into complete English, step 1 above would mean: "Start on
the Map Page. Press the Menu key twice. Next, repeatedly press (or
press and hold) the down arrow key to scroll down the menu and select
(highlight) the My Trails menu command. Finally, press the Enter key."
Step 2 would mean: "Press the down arrow key repeatedly to scroll to
the trail named Trail 1, and press Enter. Next, press the right arrow
key and then the down arrow key to highlight the Navigate command,
then press Enter."
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Notes
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Section 2:
Installation & Accessories
Preparations
You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but
we recommend this installation sequence:
Caution:
You should read over this entire installation section before drilling any holes in your vehicle or vessel!
1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you can
plan how and where to route the power cable. This will help you make
sure you have enough cable length for the desired configuration.
NOTE:
The GPS antenna is inside the unit, so you must mount the unit in
a location with an unobstructed view of the sky.
2. Determine the location of your battery or other power connection,
along with the power cable route.
3. Install the power cable and route it to the GPS unit.
4. Mount the GPS unit.
Power Connections
Your unit comes with a power/data cable that splits into three ends,
each with several exposed wires (shown in the following figure). The
end with 4 wires (blue, yellow, orange and shield) is a Data cable that
connects to a NMEA 0183 interface. The end with three wires (red,
black and shield) is a power cable that connects to a NMEA 2000
The thicker three-wire cable (red, black and white) is the Power Supply
for your unit (and optional external speaker connection for some units).
Power Supply wires:
red, black and white
To unit
bus.
NMEA 2000 Power wires:
Data Cable wires: blue,
yellow, orange and shield
The Power/Data cable for this unit.
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red, black and shield
Depending on your configuration, you may not use all of these wires.
(For example, many units cannot operate an optional external speaker,
so the white wire on the Power Supply cable isn't functional.) The following segments include instructions for installing all the wires that
you will use with this unit.
Powering a NMEA 2000 Buss
(NMEA 2000 Power cable)
A NMEA 2000 buss must be connected to a 12-volt DC power source to
operate. If you have a pre-existing NMEA 2000 installation, it may already be connected to another power source. If your NMEA 2000 buss is
already powered, you can ignore the NMEA 2000 Power cable. Never
attach two power sources to a single NMEA 2000 buss.
If you need to power a NMEA 2000 buss, attach the NMEA 2000 Power
cable to an accessory power switch. The cable's red wire should be attached (with the provided 3-amp fuse) to the positive terminal and the
cable's black and shield wires should both be attached to the negative
terminal.
You can attach the NMEA 2000 power cable directly to the boat's battery, but you must use the fuse and install an on-off switch so
you can shut off power to the network. If a NMEA 2000 power cable is connected directly to a battery, the NMEA 2000 network will continuously draw power and drain the battery, even though the boat, your
unit and other NMEA 2000 devices are turned off.
Caution:
Never connect a NMEA 2000 power cable to an un-switched
power supply. Failure to use a power switch will allow the
NMEA 2000 network to drain the boat's battery when the system
is not in use! When you are not using the network, you should always shut the power off.
Powering the Unit
(Power Supply cable – red and black wires)
The unit works from a 12-volt battery system. For the best results, attach the unit power cable directly to the battery. You can attach the
power cable to an accessory or power buss, but you may have problems
with electrical interference. Therefore, it's safer to go ahead and attach
the power cable directly to the battery.
CAUTION:
When using the unit in a saltwater environment, we strongly recommend that you shut off the power supply to the unit power cable
when the unit is not in use. When the unit is turned off but still
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connected to a power supply, electrolysis can occur in the power cable plug. This may result in corrosion of the plug body along with
the electrical contacts in the cable and the unit's power socket.
In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the unit
power cable to the auxiliary power switch included in most boat designs. If that results in electrical interference, or if such a switch is
not available, we recommend connecting direct to the battery and
installing an inline switch. This will let you shut off power to the
power cable when the unit is not in use. When you are not using the
unit, you should always shut off power to the power cable, especially when the power cable is disconnected from the unit.
If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, especially
the engine's wires. This will provide the best isolation from electrical
noise. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gauge wire onto it.
The power cable has two wires, red and black. Red is the positive lead,
black is negative or ground. (There is also a white wire to power an optional external speaker for some units.) Make sure to attach the in-line
fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible.
For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or
power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or
power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the
event of a short. It uses a 3-amp fuse.
External speaker wire
(not used by this unit)
Black wire
Optional power-off
switch for saltwater installations
Red wire with
3 amp fuse
12 volt
battery
To power a
NMEA 2000
buss, also
connect NMEA
2000 Power
cable to a
switched
power source.
To unit
Mandatory
network
power-off
switch
Data Cable
Power connections for GlobalMap 3600C iGPS unit.
NMEA 2000 Power Cable
NOTE:
If you are powering a NMEA 2000 buss, you will attach both the
NMEA 2000 Power cable and the unit's Power Supply cable to an
electric power source.
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WARNING:
This product must be independently fused with the enclosed 3-amp fuse (or equivalent), even if you connect to
a fused accessory or power buss.
If a malfunction happens inside the unit, extensive damage can occur if the enclosed fuse is not used. As with all
electrical devices, this unit could be damaged to a point
that it is unrepairable and could even cause harm to the
user when not properly fused.
CAUTION:
Do not use this product without a 3-amp fuse wired into the power
cables! Failure to use a 3-amp fuse will void your warranty.
This unit has reverse polarity protection. No damage will occur if the
power wires are reversed. However, the unit will not work until the
wires are attached correctly.
GPS Internal Antenna
This unit has a built-in 12-parallel channel GPS + WAAS antenna.
NMEA 2000 Cable Connections
NMEA 2000 is a new buss network specifically designed for boats. This is
a very young industry standard and, at the time of printing, few boats
being built now have a NMEA 2000 buss installed. Over the next few
years, however, NMEA 2000 will become much more common. To help
you get the most out of this technology, your Lowrance unit is designed
to work with a NMEA 2000 network. You can install a network yourself
using LowranceNET components and devices.
To NMEA 2000
network port
To unit's
Network
socket
Lowrance unit direct connection to NMEA 2000 buss.
Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network
Your unit can be connected to a NMEA 2000 buss, receiving sensor information from any Lowrance units attached to the buss. Contact LEI Extras
(look inside back cover for accessory ordering information) for a NMEA
2000 buss adapter cable if you would like to do this. You can connect the
unit directly to a network port. To do so, attach the adapter cable's manual
locking collar connector to the Network port on the back of the GPS unit
and attach the other end to an available port on the NMEA 2000 buss. As
soon as the unit is connected to the network, it will begin receiving
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shared information. Please note the buss must be powered to operate.
(See instructions in this section on powering a NMEA 2000 buss.)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The data from your internal GPS receiver will not be transmitted across the LowranceNET NMEA 2000 network. You
must have an LGC-2000 GPS antenna module in the network
for that to happen. Installation instructions for the LGC2000 and other electronic probe sensors are available in the
document "Using LowranceNET
LMS-334, LMS-339 and GlobalMap
NMEA 2000 Devices with
3600." If the document is
missing, download it free at www.lowrance.com or contact
customer service.
NMEA 0183 Cable Connections
NMEA 0183 is a standard communications format for marine electronic
equipment. For example, an autopilot can connect to the NMEA interface on the GlobalMap 3600C and receive positioning information. The
GlobalMap 3600C can exchange information with any device that
transmits or receives NMEA 0183 data.
See the following diagram for general wiring connections. Read your
other product’s owner’s manual for more wiring information.
NMEA 0183 Wiring
(Data cable)
To exchange NMEA 0183 data, the GlobalMap 3600C has one NMEA
0183 version 2.0 communication port. Com port one (Com-1) can be
used to receive NMEA format GPS data. The com port can also transmit NMEA format GPS data to another device.
The four wires for the com port are combined with the Power Supply cable
and NMEA 2000 Power cable to form the power/data cable (shown earlier).
Com-1 uses the yellow wire to transmit, the orange wire to receive and the
shield wire for signal ground. Your unit does not use the blue wire.
Orange (Receive)
Com-1
To GlobalMap
3600C
Com-1 wiring to receive NMEA position information from some other
Shield (Ground)
GPS receiver
NMEA Transmit
Ground
To Other
GPS Receiver
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Com-1
Yellow (Transmit)
To GlobalMap
3600C
Com-1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information
NMEA Receive
Shield (Ground)
to another NMEA-compatible device.
Ground
To Other
Device
Network
socket
Optional
network
cable
GlobalMap 3600 iGPS Cable Connections.
Power/Data socket
NMEA 0183
Data cable
(four wires)
NMEA 2000
Power cable
Power Supply
cable
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or Portable
You can install the GlobalMap 3600C on the top of a dash with the supplied gimbal bracket. It can also be mounted on a portable power supply.
If you use the supplied bracket, you may be interested in the optional
R-A-M
bracket mounting system. This converts the unit's gimbal
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bracket to a swivel mount, which can be used on the dash or overhead
mounting positions. R-A-M offers permanent mounts and temporary
mounts suitable for many vehicle types. See your Lowrance dealer or
visit the LEI web site (
www.lei-extras.com) for the latest options; ac-
cessory ordering information is on the inside back cover of this manual. For a complete look at the many mounting options, visit the RAM
web site at
www.ram-mount.com.
Optional R-A-M mounting system.
Bracket Installation
Mount the GlobalMap 3600C in any convenient location, provided there is
clearance behind the unit when it's tilted for the best viewing angle. This
must be a location with a clear view of the sky, so the internal
GPS antenna can lock-on to satellite signals. You should also make
sure there is enough room behind the GlobalMap 3600C to attach the
power cable. (A drawing on the next page shows the dimensions of a gimbal-mounted GlobalMap 3600C.)
Holes in the bracket's base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting.
You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin fiberglass panels to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware.
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Front
Install the gimbal bracket. Orient the bracket so the arms slope toward
the front of your unit.
Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the power cable. The best
location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location.
This way, the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole, holds
the cables in position and results in a neat installation. Some customers, however, prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the cable hole
— it's a matter of personal preference.
173.9
[6.85]
23.4
[0.92]
72.9
[2.87]
137.9
[5.43]
Millimeter
[Inch]
Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the
GlobalMap 3600C when mounted on gimbal bracket.
157.9
[6.22]
56.9
[2.24]
After drilling the hole, pass the power cable's bare-wire end down
though the hole from the top.
If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good marine
sealant compound. (Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening.) No matter what type of installation you prefer, be sure
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to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or swiveling the
GlobalMap 3600C. If you choose to fill in the hole, be sure to position the
cables against the rear edge of the hole as you apply the fill material.
Before positioning the bracket, be sure to hold the cables against the
rear edge of the hole. Then, slide the bracket over the hole and butt the
rear of the bracket base firmly against the cables, thus pinning them in
place against the side of the hole. Finally, fasten the bracket to the
dash. Attach the unit to the gimbal bracket using the supplied gimbal
knobs and washers.
Portable Installation
Like many Lowrance products, the GlobalMap 3600C is capable of
portable operation by using an optional portable power pack. The power
pack expands the uses for your GPS unit. The portable power pack
makes it easy to transfer your unit from a boat to a car, recreational
vehicle, airplane or other vehicle without drilling and mounting a second bracket. You can use your unit in your own car or boat, then take it
along when riding in a friend's vehicle that's not equipped with GPS.
Most LEI portable power packs can be used with eight "D" cell alkaline
batteries. Some use an optional sealed, rechargeable battery. For information on the PPP for your unit, see the accessory ordering information inside the back cover of this manual.
"D" cell battery
Installing batteries in a typical portal power pack.
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation
Your GlobalMap 3600C uses a MultiMedia Card to store information,
such as custom maps, waypoints, trails and other GPS data. The unit
can also use Secure Digital Cards (SD card) to store data.
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NOTE:
Throughout this manual, we will use the term MMC, but just remember that your unit can use an MMC or SD card to store data.
Both of these solid-state flash memory devices are about the size of a
postage stamp. An SD card is slightly thicker than an MMC. As this
manual went to press, MMCs and SD cards were available in various
storage capacities up to 2 gigabytes.
Additional MMC cards are available from LEI Extras; see ordering information inside the back cover of this manual. MMCs and SD cards
are also available at many camera and consumer electronics stores.
The MMC slot is located in a compartment on the front of the case. The
compartment door is located at the lower right corner. The following
figure shows a close-up with the door opened.
Thumb
screw
Insert card face up,
this way
Memory card compartment with a 16 MB MMC card installed.
To remove an MMC
1. Open the card compartment door by unscrewing the thumb screw.
The screw should only be finger tight. If it was over-tightened, use a
thumbnail, a coin or a screwdriver to open the door.
2. Just press a finger against the label of the MMC and drag it from the slot.
3. Close the compartment door and fasten the thumbnail screw finger
tight.
To add an MMC or SD Card
1. Open the card compartment door.
2. Grasp the bottom of the MMC and push the top of the card into the
slot. Once the card is started, use your fingernails to slide it the rest of
the way to the left, until it is firmly seated in the slot.
3. Close the compartment door and fasten the thumb screw finger tight.
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Other Accessories
Other accessories include MMC cards, MMC card readers and MapCreate™ 6 custom mapping software for your computer. LEI offers several
specialty plug-&-play map cards, including lake contour maps and marine coastal charts. A variety of LowranceNET NMEA 2000 electronic
probe sensors and digital gauges are also available.
MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM, left; MMC card reader for USB ports, right.
Face Cover
A white protective cover that snaps on and off the front of the unit is
available. This cover is intended for use when the vehicle is idle.
WARNING:
When the unit is mounted in an unprotected area, such
as an open boat cockpit, the protective face cover must
be removed when the vehicle is moving at high speed.
This includes towing a boat on a trailer at highway
speeds. Otherwise, wind blast can pop off the cover.
Now that you have your GlobalMap 3600C installed, move on to Section
3, Basic GPS Operations. There, we'll present a series of step-by-step
tutorials to teach you the basics of GPS navigation.
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Notes
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Section 3:
2
Basic GPS Operations
This section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tutorials presented in Sec. 3 follow a chronological order. Sec. 4, Advanced
GPS Operations, will discuss other more advanced functions and utilities. Material in Sec. 4 is arranged in alphabetical order.
Before you turn on the unit and find where you are, it's a good idea to
learn about the different keys, the four Page screens and how they all
work together. BUT, if you just can't wait to get outside, turn to the
one-page Quick Reference on page 36.
Keyboard
4
8
3
5
MMC slot access door
GlobalMap 3600C GPS unit, front view, showing Map Page, keyboard
and access door for the MMC slot.
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7
6
1
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1. PWR/LIGHT (Power & Light) – The PWR key turns the unit on and
off and activates the backlight.
2. PAGES – Pressing this and the ← → arrow keys (4) switches the
unit between the three different page screens. (Satellite Status Page,
Navigation Page and Map Page.) Each page represents one of the unit's
major operation modes.
3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which
allow you to select a command or adjust a feature. This also accesses
search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exits.
4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through the
menus, make menu selections, move the map cursor and enter data.
5. ENT/ICONS (Enter & Icons) – This key allows you to save data, accept values or execute menu commands. It is also used to create event
marker icons.
6. EXIT – The Exit key lets you return to the previous screen, clear
data or erase a menu.
7. WPT – (Waypoint) The Waypoint key is used to save and recall waypoints, search for waypoints and access the waypoint list. It also
launches the Point-of-Interest (POI) search menus and is involved in
some navigation functions.
8. ZOUT – (Zoom Out) – This key lets you zoom the screen out. This
lets you see a larger geographic area on the map. Less detail is seen as
you zoom out.
9. ZIN – (Zoom In) – This key lets you zoom the screen in. Zooming in
lets you see greater detail in a smaller geographic area on the map.
Power/lights on and off
To turn on the unit, press PWR. As the unit powers up, the Map Page is
displayed first. (To switch to another page, press
Page Name|
To turn on the backlight, press PWR again. The unit has three backlight
levels to select from. Repeatedly pressing
backlight settings and turn off the backlight.
Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the
EXIT.)
PWR will cycle through the
PWR key for 3 seconds.
PAGES|← or → to
Main Menu
The unit has a Main Menu, which contains some function commands and
some setup option commands. The tutorial lessons in this section will
deal only with functions, the basic commands that make the unit do
something. The GPS will work fine for these lessons right out of the box
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