Lowrance electronic GlobalMap 6000C, GlobalMap 5000C User Manual
www.lowrance.com
Pub. 988-0151-011
GlobalMap 6000C &
GlobalMap 5000C
Mapping GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions
Copyright © 2002 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Read Me First!......................................................... 1
Capabilities and Specifications .................................................... 2
How Lowrance GPS Works .......................................................... 4
How to Use This Manual: Typographical Conventions............... 8
Section 2: Installation & Accessories.................................. 11
Preparations................................................................................ 11
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation.............................. 11
Power Connections...................................................................... 12
NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections............................................... 13
NMEA/DGPS Wiring .............................................................. 13
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or In-Dash .................................... 14
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation................................... 17
Other Accessories........................................................................ 18
MMC and MapCreate ............................................................. 18
External Speaker .................................................................... 19
Face Cover ............................................................................... 19
Section 3: Basic GPS Operations ......................................... 21
Keyboard .....................................................................................21
Power/lights on and off ............................................................... 22
Main Menu .................................................................................. 22
Pages ........................................................................................... 24
Satellite Status Page .............................................................. 24
Navigation Page...................................................................... 26
Map Page................................................................................. 28
GPS Quick Reference ............................................................. 33
Find Your Current Position........................................................ 34
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys............. 34
Selecting Any Map Item With the Cursor ................................. 35
Searching..................................................................................... 35
Set a Waypoint............................................................................ 37
To create and save a Waypoint: ............................................. 37
Navigate To a Waypoint ............................................................. 39
Set Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint........................................ 40
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint .............................................. 40
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map.......................................... 41
Navigate to a Point of Interest................................................... 42
Creating and Saving a Trail....................................................... 43
Displaying a Saved Trail ............................................................ 45
Navigating Trails........................................................................ 45
Visual Trailing ........................................................................ 46
Navigate a Trail (forward)...................................................... 46
Navigate a Back Trail (backtrack, or reverse)....................... 48
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Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 49
Custom Maps:.......................................................................... 49
Cancel Navigation....................................................................... 52
Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations ................................. 53
Find Distance From Current Position To Another Location .... 53
Find Distance From Point to Point ............................................ 53
Icons............................................................................................. 53
Create Icon on Map................................................................. 54
Create Icon at Current Position ............................................. 54
Delete an Icon ......................................................................... 54
Navigate to an Icon................................................................. 55
Routes.......................................................................................... 55
Create and Save a Route ........................................................56
Delete a Route ......................................................................... 58
Edit a Route ............................................................................ 58
Navigate a Route..................................................................... 59
Navigate a Route in Reverse .................................................. 60
Trails ........................................................................................... 61
Delete a Trail .......................................................................... 61
Edit a Trail Name ................................................................... 61
Edit a Trail Color .................................................................... 61
Edit a Trail Pattern ................................................................ 61
Utilities........................................................................................ 62
Alarm Clock............................................................................. 62
Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator............................................ 62
Trip Calculator........................................................................ 62
Trip Down Timer..................................................................... 62
Trip Up Timer ......................................................................... 62
Waypoints.................................................................................... 62
Delete a Waypoint................................................................... 62
Edit a Waypoint ...................................................................... 63
Waypoint Name................................................................... 63
Waypoint Symbol ................................................................ 63
Waypoint Position ............................................................... 63
Selecting a Waypoint .............................................................. 63
Set a Waypoint by Average Position ...................................... 63
Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position................................ 64
Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options ............................65
Alarms ......................................................................................... 65
Auto Satellite Search.................................................................. 66
Check MMC Files and Storage Space........................................ 67
Communications Port Configuration ......................................... 67
Configure DGPS.......................................................................... 68
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Configure NMEA ........................................................................ 68
Coordinate System Selection...................................................... 69
To setup Loran TD: ................................................................. 70
Map Fix ....................................................................................... 70
Customize Page Displays ........................................................... 72
DGPS Status ............................................................................... 72
GPS Simulator ............................................................................ 72
To get to the GPS Simulator: ................................................. 73
Simulating Trail or Route Navigation ................................... 73
Initialize GPS.............................................................................. 74
Map Auto Zoom........................................................................... 74
Map Data..................................................................................... 75
Show Map Data....................................................................... 75
Pop-up Map Info...................................................................... 75
Map Boundaries ...................................................................... 75
Fill Water White .....................................................................75
Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid) ........................ 76
Map Datum Selection ................................................................. 76
Map Detail Category Selection................................................... 77
Map Orientation ......................................................................... 77
Navionics
Charts....................................................................... 79
To display a Navionics chart: ................................................. 79
Port Information .....................................................................79
To view Port Services information: ........................................ 80
Tidal Current Information ..................................................... 81
To view Tidal Current information: ....................................... 81
Tide Information ..................................................................... 82
To view tide information:........................................................ 82
Pop-up Help................................................................................. 84
Position Pinning.......................................................................... 84
Reset Options .............................................................................. 85
Require DGPS ............................................................................. 85
Screen Contrast and Brightness ................................................ 86
Set Language .............................................................................. 87
Set Local Time ............................................................................ 87
Show WAAS Alarm..................................................................... 88
Software Version Information.................................................... 88
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles................................................ 89
Track Smoothing......................................................................... 89
Trail Options ............................................................................... 90
Delete All Trails ...................................................................... 90
Update Trail Option................................................................ 90
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Delete Trail ............................................................................. 91
New Trail................................................................................. 92
Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options .................... 92
Units of Measure......................................................................... 92
Section 6: Searching .............................................................. 95
Find Addresses............................................................................ 95
Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor .................................... 98
Find Interstate Highway Exits .................................................. 98
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI) ........................... 101
Find Streets or Intersections.................................................... 102
Find Waypoints......................................................................... 105
Section 7: Supplemental Material .....................................109
Addendum: Overlay Data......................................................... 115
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 GPS satellite navigation! We know
you're anxious to begin finding your way with this space-age technology, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the GlobalMap 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 highresolution, high-performance GPS+WAAS chart recorder.
First, we want to thank you for buying a Lowrance GPS unit. Whether
you're a first time user or a professional navigator, you'll discover that
your GlobalMap 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. No other
consumer GPS mapping system on the market offers so much information and so many features in one package.
Our goal for this book is to get you on the road or out to the woods and
water fast, with a minimum of fuss. Like you, we'd rather spend more
time traveling 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 and the GPS antenna module.
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, right out of the box. This section features a onepage 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 33 and
head for the road with your GPS unit!)
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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.
After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS experience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap'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'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'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 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 6000C
and GlobalMap 5000C
General
Display:............................ High-brightness LCD; programmable to
viewing preference.
6000C: 7.0" (17.8 cm) diagonal.
5000C: 6.0" (15.2 cm) diagonal.
Resolution:...................... 6000C: 640 pixel x 480 pixel resolution;
307,200 total pixels; 256-color, full VGA.
5000C: 320 pixel x 240 pixel resolution;
76,800 total pixels; 256-color, full VGA.
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Backlighting:................... Fluorescent cold cathode backlit screen with
multiple lighting levels; backlit keypad.
Input power:................... 10 to 15 volts DC.
Case size:......................... 7.3" H x 9.6" W x 3.7" D (18.5 x 24.4 x 9.4
cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable for
saltwater use.
MMC slots: ...................... Two in waterproof compartment (SD card
compatible).
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 12 parallel channel
GPS/WAAS.
Recording:........................ MMC & SD memory cards for recording GPS
trip details and displaying charts or custom
maps.
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 version 6 software optional;
Navionics
charts (XL charts or HotMaps)
on MMC cards optional.
Mapping memory: ......... Up to 256 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.
Zoom range:.................... 37 ranges; 0.05 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 only limited by the number of MMC cards you have.
NOTICE!
The storage and operation temperature range for your GlobalMap is
from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 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.
How Lowrance GPS Works
You'll navigate faster and easier if you understand how the GlobalMap
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 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 uses an external 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 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 21.
Another portion of the GlobalMap's onboard memory is devoted to record-
ing 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 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 SDC
(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 256 MB 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 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 SDC. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC
containing a map into the GlobalMap.
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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 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.
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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 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 is plenty accurate for route navigation, but the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has special needs for aircraft traffic control that go
beyond basic GPS. The FAA has a plan under way to boost GPS performance even further with its Wide Area Augmentation System, or
WAAS. This GPS add-on will include a time control element that will
help airliners fly closer together while avoiding collisions. In addition to
carefully spacing airplanes along travel corridors, WAAS will eventually make instrument landings and takeoffs more accurate as it replaces existing aviation navigation systems.
Non-aviators can use WAAS signals to make their GPS navigation even
more accurate. Your unit receives both GPS and WAAS signals. However, WAAS has some limits you should know about.
First, the U.S. government has not completed construction of the WAAS
system, so it is not yet fully operational. The ground stations are in
place, but only a few of the needed WAAS satellites have been launched.
WAAS can boost 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 man-made
structures frequently block the WAAS signal from ground receivers.
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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
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.
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
and the "Menu" key is shown as
ENT
Menu Commands
A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters,
in a bold sans serif type like this:
R
OUTE 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.
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For example, instructions for navigating a trail would look like this:
1. From the Map Page, press
2. Press ↓ to Trail 1|
ENT
|→|↓ to
MENU|MENU
N
AVIGATE
|↓ to
|
ENT
MY T
.
RAILS
|
ENT
.
3. You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a route.
4. The wait message disappears and the GlobalMap begins
showing navigation information along the trail. Now, begin
moving and follow your GlobalMap.
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.
3. Determine the location of your battery or other power connection,
along with the power cable route.
4. Install the GPS antenna and route the antenna cable to the GPS
unit.
5. Install the power cable and route it to the GPS unit.
6. Mount the GPS unit.
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module Installation
The GlobalMap package includes the LGC-12w GPS module. This device contains the GlobalMap's 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.(The LGC-12s GPS module sold with earlier Lowrance equipment
will work with your unit, but it will not receive WAAS signals.)
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, un-
p
obstructed 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 988-0147-39, 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 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, however you may have
problems with electrical interference. Therefore, it's safer to go ahead
and attach the power cable directly to the battery.
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.
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.
To unit
Power connections for the GlobalMap GPS unit.
Black wire
12 volt
battery
Red wire with
3 am
fuse
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CAUTION:
Do not use this product without a 3-amp fuse wired into the power
cable! 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.
An optional 8-foot, CA-4 external power cable with a cigarette lighter
adapter is available from Lowrance.
NMEA/DGPS 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 and receive positioning information. The
GlobalMap can exchange information with any device that transmits or
receives NMEA 0183 data.
DGPS is an acronym for the Differential Global Positioning System.
DGPS supplements and boosts the accuracy of basic GPS. DGPS was
developed by the U.S. Coast Guard, which is responsible for the system's operation in the United States. Since it's creation, DGPS has become the international maritime standard for marine navigation.
The most popular DGPS system relies on a grid of ground-based transmitters that send correction signals to DGPS receivers. These in turn,
connect to the GPS receiver (such as the GlobalMap). Lowrance offers
an optional DGPS receiver for your unit.
See the following diagrams for general wiring connections. Read your
other product’s owner’s manual for more wiring information.
NMEA/DGPS Wiring
To exchange NMEA or DGPS data, the unit has two NMEA 0183 version
2.0 communication port. Com port one (Com-1) can be used to receive
NMEA format GPS data or DGPS data. Com-1 can also transmit NMEA
format GPS data to another device. Com-2 is for NMEA output only.
The three wires for the com port are combined with the two power
wires to form the power/data cable . Com-1 uses the yellow wire to
transmit, the orange wire to receive and the shield wire for signal
ground. Com-2 uses the blue wire for transmit.
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Yellow (Transmit)
Receive
Com-1
To unit
Com-1 wiring to receive DGPS position information
Com-1
To unit
Com-1 wiring to receive NMEA position information
Com-1
To unit
Com-1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information
Com-2
To unit
Orange (Receive)
Shield (Ground)
from a DGPS receiver.
Orange (Receive)
Shield (Ground)
from some other GPS receiver.
Yellow (Transmit)
Shield (Ground)
to another NMEA-compatible device.
Blue (Transmit)
Shield (Ground)
Transmit
Ground
NMEA Transmit
Ground
NMEA Receive
Ground
NMEA Receive
Ground
To DGPS
Receiver
To Other
GPS Receiver
To Other
Device
To Other
Device
Com-2 wiring to transmit NMEA position information
to another NMEA-compatible device.
Mounting the Unit: Bracket or In-Dash
You can install the GlobalMap 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 the optional
R-A-M
bracket to a swivel mount, which can be used on the dash or overhead
mounting positions. Installation instructions are supplied with the
R-A-M mounting kits.
bracket mounting system. This converts the unit's gimbal
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Optional R-A-M mounting system.
Bracket Installation
Mount the GlobalMap 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 to
attach the power and GPS antenna/receiver module cables. (A drawing
on the next page shows the dimensions of a gimbal-mounted GlobalMap.)
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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244
[9.58]
94
[3.61]
185
[7.34]
Millimeter
[Inch]
Front view (left) and side view (right) showing dimensions of the
GlobalMap GPS unit when mounted on a gimbal bracket.
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. 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 5000C or 6000C in the dash with an optional FM-3 In-Dash Adapter Kit. The kit includes mounting hardware
and a template for cutting the hole.
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In-dash mounting template for the GlobalMap 5000C or 6000C, showing
dimensions. NOTE: The figure above is not printed to scale. A scaled
template (FM-3 In-Dash Adapter Kit instructions) is available for free
download from our web site, www.lowrance.com.
MMC or SDC Memory Card Installation
Your GlobalMap uses MultiMedia Cards 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. The unit can
use up to two cards; an MMC and an SDC can be used at the same
time.
NOTE:
Throughout this manual, we will use the term MMC, but just remember that your unit can use an MMC or SDC 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 were available in storage capacities of 8
MB, 16 MB, 32 MB and 64 MB. SD cards were available in capacities of
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB and 256 MB.
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.
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The MMC drawer is located on the front of the case. To install an
MMC, twist the drawer retainer counter-clockwise and pull. The
drawer will come out of the unit. Place the MMC in the drawer face
down (see following figures.)
Insert cards face down
Drawer
retainer
Memory card drawer on the GlobalMap 6000C and GlobalMap 5000C.
Slide the drawer back into the unit and twist the retainer clockwise.
The MMC is now ready for use.
Other Accessories
MMC and MapCreate
Other available accessories include MMC cards, MMC card readers and
MapCreate™ 6 custom mapping software for your computer. MMC card
readers are available in USB and parallel port versions.
MapCreate™ 6 CD-ROM, left; MMC card reader for USB ports, right.
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External Speaker
Your unit can play sounds to an external speaker. This feature can be
convenient any time you are away from the unit – especially in a larger
boat – but still want to hear its alarms. You might install a small
speaker at the stern of your boat, or put one in your galley so you can
hear the GPS Arrival Alarm.
You can purchase an external speaker at your nearest audio electronic
store. The unit is designed to work with most speakers, but make sure
to buy one that meets these minimum requirements:
• Minimum 8-ohm resistance
• Minimum 5-watt power
In your vessel or vehicle, mount the speaker wherever you want to hear
your unit's sounds. (Follow the speaker's installation instructions).
Next, connect the speaker to your unit. The external audio wires are
the labeled red and black wires in the power/data cable. The speaker's
input cable should have two exposed wires: a positive and a negative
(ground). Connect the speaker's positive wire to the unit's red speaker
wire, and the speaker's negative (ground) wire to the unit's black
speaker wire.
The unit should automatically begin to play any active sounds through
the attached speaker.
Face Cover
Your unit comes with a white protective cover that snaps on and off the
front of the unit. This cover is intended for use when your unit and the
vehicle it's mounted in are 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 unit installed, move on to Sec. 3, Basic GPS
Operations. There, we'll present a series of step-by-step tutorials to
teach you the basics of your sonar operation.
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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 GlobalMap 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 33.
Keyboard
4
8
2
3
5
MMC drawer
GlobalMap 6000C GPS unit, front view, showing screen,
keyboard and MMC drawer.
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7
6
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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,
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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. On the
Map Page, 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. On the Map
Page, 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
displayed first. (To switch to another page, press
Page Name|
EXIT
.)
To turn on the backlight, press
levels to select from. Repeatedly pressing
backlight settings and turn off the backlight.
Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the
. As the unit powers up, the Map Page is
PWR
PAGES
again. The unit has three backlight
PWR
will cycle through the
PWR
key for 3 seconds.
PWR
|← or → to
Main Menu
The GlobalMap 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 GlobalMap do something. The unit 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.
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You can access the Main Menu from any of the three Page screens by
pressing
MENU|MENU
display, press
EXIT
. To clear the menu screen and return to the page
.
Main Menu.
The Main Menu commands and their functions are:
Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display
screen.
Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and
alarms and sets the alarm style.
Alarms command: turns GPS alarms on or off and changes alarm
thresholds.
Route Planning command: used to plan, view or navigate a route.
My Trails command: shows, hides, creates and deletes plot trails. Also
used to navigate or backtrack a trail.
Cancel Navigation command: turns off the various navigation commands. Used to stop navigating after you have reached your destination waypoint, Point of Interest or map cursor location; or after you
reach the end of a route or trail.
GPS Setup command: sets various GPS receiver options.
System Setup command: sets general configuration options.
Sun/Moon Calculations command: finds the rising and setting time
of the sun and the moon.
Trip Calculator command: shows trip status and statistics.
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Timers command: controls the up timer, down timer and alarm clock
settings.
Browse MMC Files command: this allows you to view the installed
MMC card and the files it contains.
Pages
The unit has three Page displays that represent the three major operating modes. They are the Satellite Status Page, the Navigation Page and
the Map Page. They are accessed by pressing the
PAGES
→ or ← to select a Page. (Clear the Pages Menu by pressing
key, then using
.)
EXIT
Pages Menu, showing some Map display options.
Satellite Status Page
The Satellite Status Page, shown, provides detailed information on the
status of the GlobalMap's satellite lock-on and position acquisition. To
get to the Satellite Status Page: Press the
to select
. (Clear the Pages Menu by pressing
S
TATUS
PAGES
key, then use → or ←
.)
EXIT
No matter what Page you are on, a flashing current position indicator/question mark symbol and flashing GPS data displays indicate that
satellite lock has been lost and there is no position confirmed. The Satellite Status Page shows you the quality and accuracy of the current
satellite lock-on and position calculation.
WARNING:
Do not begin navigating with this unit until the numbers
have stopped flashing!
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