Magellan GPS 315, GPS 320 User Manual 2

User Manual

GPS 315/320

WARNINGS

USE GOOD JUDGEMENT

This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for

careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for

navigating.

USE CARE

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is

solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS.

The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS

satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in accordance

with the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal

Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry.

USE PROPER ACCESSORIES

Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and

antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void

the warranty.

LICENSE AGREEMENT

Magellan grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with MAGELLAN GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the normal operation of the equipment. You may make copies only for your own personal use and for use within your organization.

The SOFTWARE is the property of MAGELLAN and/or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions; therefore, you must treat this SOFTWARE like any other copyright material.

You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as expressly provided in this license. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by MAGELLAN and/or its suppliers.

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No part of this handbook may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use without the prior written permission of Magellan Corporation.

Magellan™, GPS 315™, GPS 320™ and DataSend™ are trademarks of Magellan Corporation.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................... 1

Conventions Used in this Manual .............. 1

GPS 315/320 Receiver ........................... 2

Getting Started .......................... 3

Receiver Accuracy...................................3

Installing the Batteries ..............................3

Proper Handling - Signal Reception ...........4

Power On .............................................. 4

Initialize ................................................. 4

Initialize for First Time Use ................. 4

Selecting Primary Usage ..........................5

Getting a Fixed Position ........................... 6

Saving Your Waypoint .............................6

Basic Operation ......................... 7

Entering Information ................................ 7

Navigation Screens ................................. 7

Using the Status Screen ............................8

Using the Position Screen .........................9

Viewing the Secondary Coordinate Screen 9

Using the NAV 1 Screen ........................10

Customizing the NAV 1 Screen ............... 10

Using the Compass Screen .....................11

Customizing the Compass Screen............ 11

Using the NAV 2 Screen ........................12

Customizing the NAV 2 Screen ............... 12

Using the Plot Screen .............................13

Selecting PAN-N-SCAN .........................14

Setting Track History .............................. 14

Clearing Track History ...........................14

Setting Up the Plotter ............................. 15

Setting Hide Data/Show Data ................16

Using the Road Screen........................... 17

Customizing the Road Screen .................17

Using the Speed Screen ......................... 18

Resetting the Odometer .......................... 18

Resetting the Trip Odometer.................... 19

Setting the Speed Average ..................... 19

Using the Time Screen ........................... 20

Selecting Time Format ............................20

Resetting Elapsed Time........................... 21

Reference ................................ 22

Working with Waypoints........................23

Creating a User Waypoint ..................... 24

Editing a User Waypoint ........................ 24

Creating/Editing/Deleting a Message in a

User Waypoint ..................................... 25

Saving Changes to a Selected Waypoint . 25

Deleting a User Waypoint ......................25

Finding a Non-UserWaypoint ................. 26

Sorting a Waypoint...............................26

Projecting a Waypoint ...........................26

DataSend™ CD (optional) ...................... 27

Using DataSend™ ..........................27

Working with Routes ..............................28

Creating/Clearing a GOTO ...................28

Creating a GOTO on the Plotter Screen ...28

Creating a Man Over Board Route ..........29

Creating a Backtrack Route ....................29

Creating a Multi-Leg Route ..................... 30

Viewing/Editing a Route ................. 31

Inserting a Leg ............................... 31

Changing a Waypoint in a Route .....31

Adding a Waypoint at the End of

a Route ......................................... 32

Deleting a Waypoint in a Route ........32

Saving a Route ...............................32

Activating/Deactivating a Route .......32

Reversing a Route ...........................33

Using Plot View in a Route ............... 33

Deleting a Route ............................. 33

Working with TrackRoute........................ 34

Auxiliary Functions .................. 35

Working with Sun/Moon and Fish/Hunt ..35

Selecting the Simulate Mode................... 36

Selecting Contrast .................................36

Selecting Alarm/Message ......................37

Accessing the Alarm/Message Menu ...... 37

Selecting Anchor Alarm .........................37

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

Selecting XTE Alarm .............................. 38

Selecting Proximity Alarm .......................39

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Selecting GPS Fix Alarm ........................ 40

Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu ..............40

Selecting Alarm Defaults ........................ 40

Clearing Alarm Defaults ......................... 40

Customizing ............................. 41

Selecting Setup .....................................41

Selecting Initialize .................................41

Disabling NAV Screens .......................... 41

Selecting a Coordinate System ...............42

Selecting Map Datum ............................43

Selecting Elevation Mode ....................... 43

Selecting Time Format ............................44

Selecting NAV Units .............................. 44

Selecting North Reference ......................44

Selecting Light Timer .............................. 45

Selecting the Beeper .............................. 45

Selecting Personalize ............................. 45

Selecting Clear Memory ........................ 46

Selecting NMEA ................................... 46

Selecting Baud Rate............................... 47

Connecting to DGPS..............................48

Troubleshooting ....................... 49

Commonly Asked Questions ................... 50

Contacting Magellan ............................. 51

Shipping Your Receiver ..........................51

NMEA Data Messages .............. 52

Available Datums .................... 58

Specifications ........................... 59

Attaching the Wrist Lanyard..... 60

Accessories .............................. 61

Glossary .................................. 62

Index....................................... 66

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 receiver. Since introducing the world’s first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989, Magellan has led the way with innovative GPS products to meet a wide range of positioning and navigation needs.

The receiver is designed to get you out into the “Great Outdoors” rather than spending hours reading the user’s manual. In order to get you outdoors quickly, the manual is designed with key sequences rather than wordy sentences.

Before you begin, make sure that your package includes the items listed on the box. If any of these items are missing, please contact your local Magellan dealer or distributor.

Conventions Used in this Manual

The manual is divided into chapters: Introduction, Getting Started, Basic Operation, Reference, Customizing, Troubleshooting and Glossary. There

are also subchapters that describe NMEA, Datums and Accessories.

It is very important that you read through the Getting Started chapter first as it prepares your receiver for use and provides basic instruction. The Basic Operation chapter describes the features found in your receiver including step-by-step instructions on their use.

The Reference section contains information to help you navigate using waypoints, routes and auxiliary functions. Following is the Customizing chapter, that allows you to establish options you want set in the receiver. The Troubleshooting chapter gives you a problem and answer series to guide you. The final chapter, Glossary, defines terms that may be unfamiliar to you.

The manual is to be used with either the GPS 315 or the GPS 320. These differ in that the GPS 315 has a database of worldwide cities consisting of major, large and medium cities. The GPS 320 has a database of worldwide cities as well as lighthouses, fixed navaids, buoys, large and medium cities for three different regions of the world (North/ Central/South America, Europe/Africa and Australia/Asia).

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GPS 315/320 Receiver

Quadrifilar antenna

The QUIT key cancels the operation of the last key press and can be used to back through the NAV screens.

The ENTER key confirms data entries or menu selections.

The NAV key accesses the navigation screens.

The MARK key creates waypoints and stores the current position.

The LIGHT key turns the light on and off.

The ARROWs enter information and scroll through menus.

The PWR key turns the receiver on and off.

The GOTO key creates a direct route to any waypoint stored in memory.

The MENU accesses waypoint, route and setup functions.

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Getting Started

This section shows you how to use your receiver for the first time and explains:

• Accuracy

• Battery Installation

• Primary Usage

• Getting a Fixed Position

Receiver Accuracy

The satellite constellation that provides the GPS information used by the receiver is maintained by the Department of Defense (DoD). GPS positioning, for general use, provides 25 meter RMS accuracy or better. Since the signals generated by these satellites are publicly accessible, the DoD has introduced errors in the satellite signals for security reasons. These errors are referred to as Selective Availability (SA).

At present, your GPS position will be accurate within 100 meters horizontally and 150 meters vertically. Due to these errors introduced by SA, it is possible to get readings outside of these values at times.

Installing the Batteries

The receiver uses two AA batteries that are installed at the back. To remove the battery cover, turn the ring of the battery door screw counter-clockwise until the battery cover can be removed.

Insert the new batteries as shown, being sure to respect the polarities, and replace the cover.

Replace the screw and turn the ring clockwise until the battery door is held in place securely. Avoid overtightening the battery door screw.

Once the batteries have been removed, the receiver loses time and date after 20 minutes.

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Proper Handling - Signal Reception

Clear View of the Sky. Because the receiver attains information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unobstructed view of the sky. This allows the receiver to choose from all satellites currently available.

If the view of the sky is poor, (large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or other obstructions) the satellite signals can be blocked and the receiver may take longer to compute a position fix.

Holding the Receiver. The receiver is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. Hold the receiver in the palm of your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky.

Power On

PWR

If after powering the receiver on, you do not press ENTER within 10 seconds, the receiver will shut off automatically.

Initialize

You do not need to initialize your receiver each time you use it unless the memory has been cleared or if it has been transported more than 300 miles while turned off.

Initialize for First Time Use

If the Initialize screen does not appear, then the receiver has already been initialized. The other steps in this procedure are not required.

Select region

ENTER

Enter elevation

Enter date

INITIALIZE

screen

ENTER

PWR

Select area

Enter time

Select language

ENTER

* If you do not know your elevation, press

ENTER

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Selecting Primary Usage

A screen will be displayed asking your primary use for your receiver, MARINE or LAND. The default is MARINE.

ENTER

You have completed the Initialization. The STATUS screen will appear on your receiver.

The following chart shows the terminology that your receiver uses while in land or marine mode. For purposes of this manual, it will be

assumed that the receiver is in the marine mode.

Land Marine

Speed SPD SOG

Bearing BRG BRG

Distance DST DST

Heading HDG COG

Velocity Made Good VMG VMG

Course To Steer CTS CTS

Estimated Time of Arrival ETA ETA

Time To Go TTG ETE

Cross Track Error XTE XTE

Recorded Position Landmark Waypoint

Units of Measure MILES/MPH NM/KNOTS

or KM/KPH

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Getting a Fixed Position

Now you should go outside in an area where you can get a clear view of the sky. The receiver will begin acquiring data from the satellites in view and will display the progress on the STATUS screen. Once the receiver has computed a fixed position, the POSITION screen will be displayed.

Saving Your Waypoint

Once the receiver has computed your current position, you may save (MARK) this position as a waypoint.

Saving Your Position with a Receiver-Created Name.

This is a fast way to save your position.

MARKMARK

Saving Your Position with a User-Created Name.

MARK

ENTER

Enter data

MARK

You can save up to 500 waypoints in your receiver and refer back to them at any time.

Creating a GOTO

A GOTO is a route that guides you from your current position to any waypoint in the receiver’s memory.

GOTO

Select category

ENTER

Select waypoint

ENTER

This completes the Getting Started section. The following Basic Operation section will familiarize you with the NAV screens and more detailed functions.

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Basic Operation

Entering Information

Throughout this user manual there are some key presses that will be used often, so please keep them in mind while setting up and navigating. When entering data...

• Use the for making selections and moving up or down.

• Use the to move the cursor to the left or right and page

through menus.

• Press

QUIT

to return to the previous screen and to exit a

screen or end a process.

Navigation Screens

The nine NAV (Navigation) screens (STATUS, POSITION, NAV 1, COMPASS, NAV 2, PLOT, ROAD, SPEED and TIME) provide you

with necessary information you will need to use the receiver as a navigational tool.

NAV screens can be viewed by pressing

viewing any NAV screen, you can use the

through the sequence of NAV screens.

All screens, except STATUS and POSITION screens, can be disabled by turning them off in the NAV SCREENS portion of SETUP. The TIME screen default is off and can be turned on in SETUP as well.

NAV

from any screen. While

NAV

QUIT

to step

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Once the receiver has computed a fixed position, the STATUS screen will be replaced by the

POSITION

screen.

Using the Status Screen

The STATUS screen gives you the general well-being of your receiver by showing you satellite status, signal strengths and battery life.

STATUS

Pic

Satellite Positions

Satellite Numbers

001112 782385

POWER

Satellite Position Graph

Satellite Signal Chart

Battery Life Indicator

The Battery Life Indicator was designed to be used with AA alkaline batteries. With AA lithium batteries, you will have more battery life available than shown on the Battery Life Indicator.

Satellite Positions

Where the satellite is located relative to your position.

Satellite Numbers

Identifies the satellite shown on the chart and on the Satellite Position Graph.

Battery Life Indicator Shows approximate

remaining battery life for batteries in the receiver.

Satellite Signal Chart Displays satellite

signal strengths shown in

gray for weak signals and black for strong signal. When the receiver first tracks a satellite, the strength bar will not be solid until ephemeris is collected. This takes about 30 seconds if uninterrupted.

Satellite Position Graph The two circles

indicate satellite elevation, the outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle represents 45ß from the horizon. The center of the circle is 90ß.

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Using the Position Screen

The POSITION screen displays the coordinates of your last computed position and basic navigation data. You also have the option of viewing your position using another coordinate system.

Elevation

Date

Speed

Compass

POSITION

34˚06.52

117˚49.56

ELEV 900 FT

11:23:35 PM

23JAN97

EPE 112 FT

SPEED

5.38

TRIP

238.8

COURSE 150

150

120 S

N M

Position Coordinates

Time

Estimated Position Error

Distance Traveled

Course

When you are stationary, the receiver begins the averaging mode. While averaging, the receiver continuously takes fixes to create an average. Once you begin moving, averaging stops automatically.

Position Icon

Position Icon Your current position on the compass.

Estimated Position Error May display the

estimated position error value or DGPS if DGPS is being fed to receiver, or

Simulate if simulate is on.

Second Coordinate System

Access Displays

your present position in a secondary coordinate system. Datums can be selected under SETUP.

Second Coordinate System access

Viewing the Secondary Coordinate Screen

From the POSITION screen, use the left/right ARROWs to view the Second Coordinate System access screen.

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Using the NAV 1 Screen

The NAV 1 screen displays your destination along with four customizable navigation data and a graphical compass.

Ideally, when you are navigating, the Position Icon and the Destination Icon should line up, one above the other.

When the bearing to your destination cannot be displayed within the compass, an arrow will be displayed to indicate the steering direction you should be traveling.

WPT NAMES

WPT NAMESCUSTOMIZE

BRG 027°

OFF

DST 50.2

ON SOG 8.2

COG 056° VMG 7.2 CTS 028° ETA 01:09P ETE 02H24M XTE L.2 TRN L26° ALT 83 TME 01:09P BLANK

F T

Figure A. Select the data field to appear on the NAV 1 screen.

Destination

Name

Destination

Icon

Compass

TO: FISH

DST

50.2

8.2

SOG XTE

3.80 R

VMG

7.2

127

BRG

150

120 S

n m

K T

n m

K T

Customizable Navigation Data

Position Icon

COG

Destination Icon This icon represents where you want to go.

150

Customizable Navigation Data You

can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME and

blank.

Customizing the NAV 1 Screen

The NAV 1 screen can be changed to show the navigation data that you prefer to view.

From NAV 1 screen

ENTER

FIG

Select

CUSTOMIZE

Select data type

ENTER

QUIT

Choose field

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Using the Compass Screen

As well as displaying the customizable navigation data, the COMPASS screen provides a pointer compass to help you reach your destination.

Destination Name

COG Indicator

Moon Icon

Steering Indicator

Displays the bearing of the destination relative to the course over

ground.

Destination Icon

Shows the general direction you should be traveling.

TO: HOME

BRG

127

COG

156

DST

3.52

SOG

2.7

m I

m H

Sun Icon

Compass

Steering Indicator

Destination Icon

COG Indicator Displays direction you are traveling. The COG indicator always points up and the compass rotates according to the COG.

When the COG Indicator and the Steering Indicator point in the same direction, you are on course.

The NorthFinder™ feature displays sun and moon icons, above the horizon, for you to determine the direction of north and your destination. Align the sun on the COMPASS screen with the sun in the sky. When aligned, the Steering Indicator will point you in the direction you should travel to reach your destination.

Customizing the Compass Screen

The COMPASS screen can be changed to show the navigation data that you prefer to view.

From COMPASS screen

Choose field

ENTER

Select

CUSTOMIZE

FIG

Change field

ENTER

QUIT

WPT NAMESWPT NAMESWPT NAMESCUSTOMIZE

BRG ---°

DST --SOG --COG ---° VMG --CTS ---°m BLANK

Figure B. Select the data field to appear on the COMPASS screen.

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Using the NAV 2 Screen

The NAV 2 screen displays four customizable navigation data. The NAV 2 screen is designed to help you see the screen when your receiver is mounted at a distance from you.

WPT NAMES

WPT NAMESCUSTOMIZE

BRG 027°

OFF

DST 50.2

ON SOG 8.2

COG 056° VMG 7.2 CTS 028° ETA 01:09P ETE 02H24M XTE L.2 TRN L26° ALT 83 TME 01:09P BLANK

F T

Destination Name

TO: CAMP

BRG

14.2˚

COG

171˚

SOG

11.2

DST

50.2

Customizable Navigation Data.

You can change the four navigational data fields. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG,

Customizable

Navigation Data

K T

N M

VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME and blank.

Customizing the NAV 2 Screen

The NAV 2 screen can be changed to show the navigation data that you prefer to view.

From NAV 2 screen

Select

CUSTOMIZE

ENTER

Figure A. Select the

data field to appear

Choose field

ENTER

FIG.

Change field

ENTER

QUIT

on the NAV 2 screen.

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Using the Plot Screen

The PLOT screen is a mini map that shows where you have traveled and where you want to travel. You can view the active route, your current position and the other waypoints and destination in the PLOT screen.

Destination Name

Bearing to Destination

Destination Icon

Active Route

TO: FISH

BRG

351

FISH

BUOY

DST

3.52

FISH 2

DOCK

m I

Distance to Destination

North Indicator

Waypoint Icon

Current Position Icon

2.0

Plot Scale

Active Route

Indicates the direction required to reach your destination.

Plot Scale Can be changed by using the left/right arrows. The scale ranges from .1 to 200 miles.

HOME

m I

Track History

Automatically records where you have been.

PAN-N-SCAN, an additional feature, allows you to scroll through the PLOT screen enabling you to create waypoints and GOTOs.

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Selecting PAN-N-SCAN

By using PAN-N-SCAN, you can look ahead or review where you have traveled according to waypoints, routes and track history.

From PLOT screen

Select

PAN-N-SCAN

ENTER

The ARROWs can be used to move the cursor. If the cursor is over the waypoint icon when MENU is pressed, the menu will be displayed with WPT INFO added. Moving the cursor over a waypoint brings up the name, bearing and distance. Pressing MENU and selecting WPT INFO displays full information.

In PAN-N-SCAN mode, you can zoom in by pressing the ENTER key. Once the lowest scale is reached (0.1 mile), pressing ENTER zooms out to the highest scale (200 miles).

Setting Track History

Using TRACK HISTORY records where you have been by automatically storing locations, as “dropping bread crumbs” from your starting point as you travel. This is useful when you want to return to your starting point.

From PLOT screen

Change

field

ENTER

Select

TRACK HIST

ENTER

Clearing Track History

From PLOT screen

Select

ENTER

Select

CLR TRACK

ENTER

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Setting Up the Plotter

This menu allows you to change the orientation, turn the plot rings on or off, set the course projection and set the plotter scale.

Setting Plotter Orientation.

ENTER

Select

PLOT SETUP

FIG.

ENTER

Select orientation

ENTER

From PLOT screen

Select

ORIENTATION

Turning Plot Rings On or Off. You may want to estimate the distance to a point on the plotter. To assist you, turn the PLOT RINGS option on. The distance between each plot ring is equal to the scale, therefore, at most you will see a portion of 2 rings at one time.

WPT NAMES

WPT NAMESWPT NAMESORIENT

OFF

TRACK UP ON

COURSE UP

NORTH UP

Figure A. You can choose from TRACK UP (direction you are moving at the top of the screen), COURSE UP (destination of the current leg at the top of the screen) and NORTH UP (north at the top of the screen).

From PLOT screen

Select

PLOT RINGS

ENTER

Select

PLOT SETUP

Select on or off

ENTER

Setting Up Course Projection. You may want to know where you will be after a specified period of time based on your current speed and heading.

From PLOT screen

Select

COURSEPROJ

Select

PLOT SETUP

ENTER

FIG

ENTER

Select time

ENTER

A solid black line will appear starting from your position to the projected position.

WPT NAMES

WPT NAMESWPT NAMESPROJECTION

OFF

OFF ON

1 MINUTE

2 MINUTES

5 MINUTES 10 MINUTES

Figure B. You can choose from OFF, 1, 2, 5 and 10 minutes.

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WPT NAMES

PLOT SCALES

0.1

OFF

0.2

0.3

0.5

0.8 1 2 3 5 8 10 20 50 100 200

Figure A. You may select the scale for the waypoint to appear on the plotter. The number you select is the maximum scale in which the icon will appear.

Setting Up Plot Scales. You can set up the maximum scales at which the waypoints appear on the plotter screen.

From PLOT screen

Select category

FIG

Select scale

ENTER

PLOT SETUP

ENTER

Select

ENTER

* Selecting OFF will turn the scales off. If you select either ICONS ONLY or ICONS/NAMES, you will be prompted to change the plot scales for a waypoint.

Setting Hide Data/Show Data

You may want bearing and distance to be hidden. You can choose to either hide these navigation data fields or have the fields present. Under HIDE DATA/SHOW DATA, you can turn these fields on or off.

From PLOT screen

Select

HIDE DATA

SHOW DATA

ENTER

Depending on which has been selected previously, you may need to select SHOW DATA to bring the fields into view.

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