Lowrance electronic 5150C User Manual
Pub. 988-0152-221
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GlobalMap
5150c
Mapping GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First! ................................................................1
Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap 5150c............................2
How GPS Works ...................................................................................4
Introduction to GPS and WAAS.......................................................... 6
How to use this manual: typographical conventions .........................8
Arrow Keys........................................................................................8
Keyboard ........................................................................................... 8
Menu Commands.............................................................................. 8
Instructions = Menu Sequences ......................................................8
Section 2: Installation & Accessories .......................................11
Preparations .......................................................................................11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation ....................................11
Power Connections.............................................................................12
NMEA Cable Connections .................................................................14
NMEA Wiring .................................................................................15
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable........................... 15
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation................................... 19
Cleaning Towel ............................................................................... 20
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.........................................................................................31
Background map vs. MapCreate map content .............................33
Map with Custom Gauges.............................................................. 35
Resize Window command...............................................................37
Choose Viewable Pages ..................................................................38
Basic GPS Quick Reference...............................................................39
Find Your Current Position............................................................... 40
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys ...................40
Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor.........................................41
Searching ............................................................................................41
Set a Waypoint ...................................................................................44
Navigate To a Waypoint ....................................................................46
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint ..............................................47
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint .....................................................47
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map................................................. 48
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Navigate to a Point of Interest ..........................................................50
Creating and Saving a Trail..............................................................50
Displaying a Saved Trail ...................................................................52
Navigating Trails ...............................................................................52
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files....................................56
Cancel Navigation..............................................................................58
Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations.......................................59
Find Distance from Current Position To Another Location ...........59
Find Distance from Point to Point ....................................................59
Icons .................................................................................................... 60
Create Icon on Map ........................................................................60
Create Icon at Current Position ....................................................60
Delete an Icon .................................................................................61
Navigate to an Icon ........................................................................61
Routes .................................................................................................61
Create and Save a Route................................................................ 62
Delete a Route ................................................................................65
Edit a Route Name .........................................................................65
Edit Route Waypoints ....................................................................65
Navigate a Route ............................................................................66
Navigate a Route in Reverse .........................................................67
Trails...................................................................................................68
Delete a Trail ..................................................................................68
Edit a Trail Name...........................................................................69
Edit a Trail Color............................................................................69
Edit a Trail Pattern........................................................................ 69
Utilities ...............................................................................................70
Alarm Clock ....................................................................................70
Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator ...................................................70
Trip Calculator ...............................................................................70
Trip Down Timer ............................................................................ 70
Trip Up Timer.................................................................................70
Waypoints ...........................................................................................70
Delete a Waypoint ..........................................................................70
Edit a Waypoint..............................................................................71
Selecting a Waypoint......................................................................72
Set a Waypoint by Average Position ............................................. 72
Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position.......................................72
Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options...................................73
Alarms.................................................................................................73
Check MMC Files and Storage Space...............................................74
Communications Port Configuration................................................74
Configure NMEA................................................................................75
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Coordinate System Selection.............................................................76
Customize Page Displays ..................................................................78
GPS Simulator....................................................................................79
Initialize GPS .....................................................................................80
Map Auto Zoom ..................................................................................80
Map Data ............................................................................................ 81
Show Map Data ..............................................................................81
Pop-up Map Information................................................................ 81
Map Boundaries .............................................................................81
Fill Water With White ...................................................................82
Map Datum Selection ........................................................................82
Map Detail Category Selection .........................................................83
Map Fix...............................................................................................84
Map Orientation.................................................................................85
NauticPath™ USA Marine Charts....................................................86
Navionics® Charts ..............................................................................91
Overlay Data ......................................................................................92
Pop-up Help ........................................................................................94
Reset Options .....................................................................................95
Require WAAS....................................................................................95
Screen Contrast and Brightness ....................................................... 96
Set Language......................................................................................97
Set Local Time....................................................................................97
Show WAAS Alarm ............................................................................98
Software Version Information...........................................................98
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles.......................................................99
Track Smoothing ................................................................................99
Trail Options ....................................................................................100
Delete All Trails ...........................................................................100
Update Trail Option .....................................................................101
Delete Trail ...................................................................................102
New Trail ......................................................................................102
Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options .........................102
Transparency.................................................................................... 102
Units of Measure..............................................................................103
Section 6: Searching.....................................................................104
Find Addresses .................................................................................106
Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor .........................................109
Find Interstate Highway Exits .......................................................109
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) .................................. 112
Find Streets or Intersections...........................................................114
Find Waypoints ................................................................................ 118
Section 10: Supplemental Material ..........................................121
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NOTICE!
The storage and operation temperature range for your unit is from -20
degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-28 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage or operation 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 Customer Service Department; phone numbers are
listed on the last page of the manual.
WARNING!
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 GPSequipped vehicle fails to pay full attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation while the vehicle is in motion.
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 5150c and begin installing it, please give us a moment 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 an Lowrance GPS unit.
Whether you're a first time user or a professional fisherman, you'll discover that your GlobalMap 5150c is easy to use, yet capable of handling
demanding navigation tasks. When you team your unit with our custom mapping software MapCreate™, 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 5150c, 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 39
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.
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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 5150c 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 5150c 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 5150c
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 5150c 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 5150c
General
Display: ............................5.0" (12.7 cm) diagonal 256-color TFT LCD;
programmable to viewing preference.
Resolution: ...................... 640V x 480H pixel resolution; 307,200 total
pixels.
Backlighting: .................. Backlit screen and keypad with multiple
lighting levels for night use.
Input power: ................... 10 to 15 volts DC.
Current drain: ................With lights on: 700 ma.
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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:.......................Two, with waterproof door (SD card
compatible).
Recording: ........................ MMC & SD cards for recording GPS trip de-
tails and displaying charts or custom 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: .........External LGC-12w GPS/WAAS antennal
module .
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 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
Master
charts and Navionics
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Pro Maps, LEI NauticPaths™
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charts.
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, Lake-
Mapping memory: .........Up to 1 gigabyte 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 10,000 points per trail.
Zoom range: ....................40 ranges; 0.02 to 4,000 miles.
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NOTE:
The above memory capacities refer only to the GlobalMap’s on-board
memory. The amount of GPS data you can record and save for recall
later is limited only by the number and size of MMC cards you have.
NOTICE!
The storage temperature range for your GlobalMap 5150c 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 informa-
tion, contact the factory's Customer Service Department; phone
numbers are listed on the last page of this manual.
How GPS Works
You'll navigate faster and easier if you understand how the GlobalMap
5150c 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. 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 5150c 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 5150c 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 5150c 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, or one of our special plug-and-play mapping cards. 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 33.
Another portion of the GlobalMap 5150c 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 5150c 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
card (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 1 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. No matter
where they come from, GPS Data Files must be loaded from the MMC into
memory before the GlobalMap 5150c 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 5150c.
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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 5150c 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 24hour-a-day, 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.
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
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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 5150c 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 plenty accurate for route navigation, but the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration has special aircraft navigation needs that go
beyond basic GPS. Consequently, the FAA has developed a program to
boost GPS performance with its Wide Area Augmentation System
(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 according to the FAA, it consistently comes
within 1-2 meters horizontally and 2-3 meters vertically. It does this by
broadcasting correction signals on GPS frequencies. Your unit automatically receives both GPS and WAAS signals.
There are, however, 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 that this receiver is
only a tool. Always have another method of navigation available, such
as a map or chart and a compass.
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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.
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:
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.
Menu Commands
a menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters,
in a bold sans serif type like this:
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 NAVIG ATE|ENT.
3. You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a route.
ENT and the "Menu" key is shown as
ROUTE PLANNING. These indicate that
MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT.
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4. The wait message disappears and the GlobalMap 5150c begins showing navigation information along the trail. Now, begin moving and follow your GlobalMap 5150c.
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 cables for the antenna and power.
This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the desired configuration.
2. Determine the approximate location for the GPS antenna module
and its cable route.
4. Determine the location of your battery or other power connection,
along with the power cable route.
6. Install the GPS antenna and route the antenna cable to the GPS
unit.
7. Install the power cable and route it to the GPS unit.
8. Mount the GPS unit.
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation
The GlobalMap 5150c package includes the LGC-12w GPS module.
This device contains the GlobalMap 5150c external antenna and receiver for GPS and WAAS signals. The antenna/receiver module comes
with a 25-foot extension cable. This module can be mounted on a flat
surface or pole, or a magnet is included for temporary mounting on any
ferrous surface.
LGC-12w Module, bottom view (left) and top view (right).
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You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear,
unobstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, route the
cable to the unit, plug it in the center socket on the back and your system is ready to use. See the module's instruction sheet, publication part
number 988-0148-371, for complete installation directions.
In an automobile, you may achieve good results by simply placing the
external antenna on the top of the dash, at the base of the windshield. a
piece of the rubber non-skid shelf liner material available in recreational
vehicle supply stores will help hold the antenna in place. This may not
work well if you have a cab-over design pickup truck camper or motor
home. If dashboard reception is poor, simply relocate the antenna module
elsewhere on the vehicle for a clearer view of the sky.
Power Connections
The GlobalMap 5150c works from a 12-volt battery system. For the
best results, attach the power cable directly to the battery. You can attach the power cable to an accessory or power buss, but you might have
problems with electrical interference. Therefore, it's safer to go ahead
and attach the power cable directly to the battery.
CAUTION:
When using
ommend that you shut off the power supply to the power cable
when the unit is not in use. When the unit is turned off but still
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.
the unit in a saltwater environment, we strongly rec-
In saltwater environments we recommend you connect the 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. Make sure to attach the in-line fuse
holder to the red lead as close to the power source as possible.
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For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or
p
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.
To unit
Black wire
Power connections for the GlobalMap 5150c GPS unit.
Optional power off switch for
saltwater installations
Red wire with
3 am
12 volt
battery
fuse
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 not repairable and could even cause harm to the
user when not properly fused.
CAUTION:
Failure to use the enclosed 3-amp fuse will void your warranty! For
a replacement, use a type 3AG 3-amp fuse.
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.
An optional 8-foot, CA-4 external power cable with a cigarette lighter
adapter is available from Lowrance.
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NMEA 0183
Com Port
Com port
data wires
(three)
Rear view of unit
Power Connector
GPS Connector
Power cable
3-amp fuse
GPS antenna
module
12-volt battery
Cable connections.
NMEA Cable Connections
NMEA is a standard communications format for marine electronic
equipment. For example, an autopilot can connect to the NMEA interface on the GlobalMap 5150c and receive positioning information. The
GlobalMap 5150c can exchange information with any device that
transmits or receives NMEA 0183 data.
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See the diagrams on the following page for general wiring connections.
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Read your other product’s owner’s manual for more wiring information.
NMEA Wiring
To exchange NMEA data, the GlobalMap 5150c 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 data cable contains three wires. Com-1 uses the yellow wire to
transmit, the orange wire to receive and the shield wire for signal
ground.
Com-1 to
GlobalMap 5150c
Com-1 wiring to receive NMEA position information
Orange (Receive) NMEA Transmit
Shield (Ground)
from some other GPS receiver.
Ground
To Other
GPS Receiver
Com-1 to
Globalmap 5150c
ellow (Transmit)
Shield (Ground)
NMEA Receive
Ground
To Other
Device
Com-1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information
to another NMEA-compatible device.
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable
You can install the GlobalMap 5150c on the top of a dash with the supplied gimbal bracket. It can also be installed in the dash or mounted on
a portable power supply.
If you use the supplied bracket, you may be interested in an optional
®
R-A-M
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; accessory 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.rammount.com.
bracket mounting system. This converts the unit's gimbal bracket
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Optional R-A-M mounting system.
Bracket Installation
Mount the GlobalMap 5150c in any convenient location, provided there
is clearance behind the unit when it's tilted for the best viewing angle.
You should also make sure there is enough room behind the GlobalMap
5150c to attach the power and GPS antenna/receiver module cables. A
drawing on the next page shows the dimensions of a gimbal-mounted
GlobalMap 5150c.
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.
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 and antenna
cables. 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.
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23.4
[0.92]
173.9
[6.85]
72.9
[2.87]
137.9
[5.43]
Millimeter
[Inch]
Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the
GlobalMap 5150c when mounted on gimbal bracket.
157.9
[6.22]
56.9
[2.24]
After drilling the hole, pass the antenna connector up through the hole
from under the dash. 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
caulking compound. Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening. No matter what type of installation you prefer, be sure
to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or swiveling the
GlobalMap 5150c. 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.
In-Dash Installation
You can mount the Globalmap 5150c in the dash with an optional FM-5
In-Dash Adapter Kit. The kit includes mounting hardware, a template
for cutting the hole and an instruction sheet, part 988-0147-43.
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A
146.5
[5.76]
Top
R 7.9
[0.31]
In-Dash
Template
Millimeters
[Inches]
In-dash mounting template for the GlobalMap 5150c, showing
dimensions. NOTE: The figure above is not printed to scale. a scaled
template (FM-5 In-Dash Adapter Kit instructions) is available for free
download from our web site, www.lowrance.com.
LWAYS VERIFY DIMENSIONS
113.5
[4.46]
Portable Installation
Like many Lowrance products, the GlobalMap 5150c is capable of portable operation by using an optional portable power pack (PPP). The
power pack expands the uses for your GPS unit. The PPP 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.
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"D" cell battery
Installing batteries in a typical portal power pack.
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation
Your GlobalMap 5150c 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 or SDC) to store data.
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 1 gigabyte.
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.
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Thumb
screw
MMC groove for card removal
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 thumb 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.
Other Accessories
Cleaning Towel
A lint-free microfiber towel is included for cleaning the unit’s screen.
The towel is highly effective in clearing away water spots, smudges and
finger prints. Just wipe the screen with the dry towel — it's not necessary to moisten the towel with water. If the screen is badly soiled, you
may use water or common window or lens cleaners. However, DO NOT
use polishing compounds or any other abrasive product.
If you lose the towel or wear it out, you can replace it with a similar
microfiber cloth. These are often available where shop towels or automobile cleaning towels are sold.
Caution:
Cleaning fabrics other than the microfiber towel type may scratch
the screen. Polishing compounds or other abrasive cleaners will
scratch the screen. Damage caused by incorrect cleaning is not cov-
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ered by the warranty. You may wash the towel if it becomes soiled
or loses its effectiveness, but do not use fabric softener. Fabric softener will ruin the towel’s cleaning capability.
Other accessories include MMC cards, MMC card readers and MapCreate custom mapping software for your computer. MMC card readers
are available in USB and parallel port versions.
If these accessories are not available from your dealer, see the accessory ordering information on the inside back cover of this manual.
MapCreate CD-ROM (left) and MMC card reader for USB ports on the
right.
Now that you have your GlobalMap 5150c 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.
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.
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Notes
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Section 3:
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 three 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 39.
Keyboard
4
8
2
3
5
MMC slot access door
GlobalMap 5150c GPS unit, front view, showing Map Page, keyboard
and access door for the MMC slot.
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.
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9
7
6
1
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 and move the map cursor.
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
EXIT.)
PWR again. The unit has three back-
light levels to select from. Repeatedly pressing
the backlight settings and turn off the backlight.
Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the
PWR key for 3 seconds.
PAGES|← or → to
PWR will cycle through
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
with the factory default settings. But, if you want to learn about the various options, see Sec. 5, System Setup and GPS Setup Options.
You can access the Main Menu from any of the three Page screens by
pressing
display, press
MENU|MENU. To clear the menu screen and return to the page
EXIT.
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