Magellan GPS 315 User Manual

User Manual

WARNINGS

FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN A

VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE.

Please do not try and change any settings on the SporTrak while driving. Come to a complete stop or have your passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes

off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or others

could be injured.

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

Thales Navigation grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with Thales Navigation 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 Thales Navigation 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 Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers.

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Table of Contents

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

SporTrak User Manual.............................1

SporTrak GPS Receiver ............................2

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

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

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

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

Initialize.................................................5

Initialize for First Time Use .................5

Select Language...............................5

Key Layout Screen ............................6

Initialize Alert...................................6

Select Approximate Position...............6

Getting a Fixed Position ...........................9

Saving Your Waypoint .............................9

Basic Operation .......................11

Entering Information ..............................11

Navigation Screens...............................11

Using the Status Screen..........................12

Using the Position Screen .......................13

Using the NAV 1 Screen ........................14

Customizing the NAV 1 Screen...............14

Using the Compass Screen .....................15

Customizing the Compass Screen............15

Using the NAV 2 Screen ........................16

Customizing the NAV 2 Screen...............16

Using the Plot Screen .............................17

Selecting PAN-N-SCAN .........................18

Setting Track History..............................18

Clearing Track History ...........................18

Setting Up the Plotter .............................19

Setting Hide Data/Show Data ................20

Using the Road Screen...........................21

Customizing the Road Screen .................21

Using the Speed Screen .........................22

Resetting the Odometer..........................22

Resetting the Trip Odometer....................23

Setting the Speed Average .....................23

Using the Time Screen ...........................24

Selecting Time Format............................24

Resetting Elapsed Time...........................25

Reference ................................26

Working with Waypoints........................27

Creating a User Waypoint .....................28

Editing a User Waypoint ........................28

Creating, Editing, Deleting a Message.....29

Deleting a User Waypoint ......................29

Finding a Non-UserWaypoint .................30

Sorting a Waypoint...............................30

Projecting a Waypoint ...........................30

DataSend™ CD (optional)......................31

Using DataSend™ ..........................31

Working with Routes..............................32

Creating/Clearing a GOTO...................32

Creating a GOTO on the Plotter Screen ...32

Creating a Man Over Board Route..........33

Creating a Backtrack Route ....................33

Creating a Multi-Leg Route .....................34

Viewing/Editing a Route .................35

Inserting a Leg ...............................35

Changing a Waypoint in a Route .....35

Adding a Waypoint at the End of

a Route .........................................36

Deleting a Waypoint in a Route........36

Saving a Route...............................36

Activating/Deactivating a Route .......36

Reversing a Route...........................37

Using Plot View in a Route...............37

Deleting a Route.............................37

Working with TrackRoute........................38

Auxiliary Functions ..................39

Working with Sun/Moon and Fish/Hunt ..39

Selecting the Simulate Mode...................40

Selecting Contrast .................................40

Selecting Alarm/Message ......................41

Accessing the Alarm/Message Menu ......41

Selecting Anchor Alarm .........................41

Selecting Arrival Alarm ..........................42

Selecting XTE Alarm ..............................42

Selecting Proximity Alarm.......................42

Selecting GPS Fix Alarm ........................43

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Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu ..............44

Selecting Alarm Defaults ........................44

Clearing Alarm Defaults.........................44

Selecting Language ...............................44

Customizing.............................45

Selecting Setup .....................................45

Selecting Initialize .................................45

Disabling NAV Screens..........................45

Selecting a Coordinate System ...............46

Selecting Map Datum ............................47

Selecting Elevation Mode.......................47

Selecting Time Format............................48

Selecting NAV Units ..............................48

Selecting North Reference ......................48

Selecting Light Timer..............................49

Selecting the Beeper..............................49

Selecting Personalize.............................49

Selecting Clear Memory ........................50

Selecting NMEA ...................................50

Selecting Baud Rate...............................51

Troubleshooting .......................52

Frequently Asked Questions....................53

Contacting Magellan.............................56

Connecting to the SporTrak ......57

WAAS ......................................59

Available Datums .................... 60

Specifications...........................61

Accessories ..............................62

Glossary..................................63

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan SporTrak GPS 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 all of the items listed on the packing list. Magellan is a trademark name for Thales Navigation.

SporTrak User 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.

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SporTrak GPS Receiver

QUIT key

cancels the

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

NAV key

accesses the navigation screens.

ENTER

key

confirms data entries or menu selections.

GOTO

key

creates a

direct route to any waypoint stored in memory.

MARK key creates

waypoints and stores the current position.

and setup functions.

LIGHT key turns the display

backlight on and off.

accesses

waypoint, route

POWER key turns the

receiver on and

off.

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Getting Started

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

• Battery Installation

• Primary Usage

• Getting a Fixed Position

Installing the Batteries

The Magellan SporTrak uses two AA batteries that are installed from the bottom through the battery cover. You can expect to get up to 15 hours of usage on two AA batteries with the backlight turned off.

To remove the battery compartment, loosen the retaining screw at the bottom of the battery compartment. The battery compartment will come free from the SporTrak and you can slide it out.

Install two AA batteries observing the correct polarity. Slide the battery compartment back into the SporTrak and tighten the retaining screw. Do not overtighten the retaining screw.

How much time do I have to replace the batteries? Any waypoints or routes you have created are stored in permanent

memory with the batteries removed. Present position and time data is not stored in permanent memory but will be held in memory for at least 12 hours without batteries installed.

Always turn the SporTrak off before removing the batteries or turning off external power. Failure to do so can cause loss or corruption of data.

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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.

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.

Power On

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

cally.

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Initialize

Initialize for First Time Use

The final step in setting up the SporTrak for the first time is to initialize the receiver . This will help your SporTrak begin computing your position in the fastest manner possible.

The reason for initialization is to speed up the process for computing the first position fix when the SporTrak has no last position computed in memory (i.e., when the SporTrak is brand new or memory has been cleared). This gives the SporTrak an approximate indication of where it is located so it can use its satellite almanac (stored in permanent memory) to estimate what satellites are overhead and which ones it should be looking for.

Follow these instructions to initialize the SporTrak.

Select Language

The first time you use your SporTrak (or if memory has been completely erased) you will be asked to select the language that you want to use. Use the UP/DOWN arrows on the keypad to highlight the language you desire. With the language highlighted, press the

ENTER button. You can select English, French, German,

Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish, Norwegian or Swedish. You can change the language at any time by accessing the Languages

option of the Setup Menu. (See Changing Languages in the Reference Section of the User Manual.)

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Key Layout Screen

A screen is displayed showing the icons and text name for each key. When the SporTrak prompts you to press a key, it displays the text equivalent for the key icon. This screen should help you understand which key the SporTrak is prompting you to press. When you are done viewing this screen, press ENTER.

Initialize Alert

A screen is displayed informing you that the SporTrak is not initialized. Press ENTER to continue.

Select Approximate Position

Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your general region.

Press [ENTER].

Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your area.

Press [ENTER].

REGION

ENTER COORD

USA

AMERICAS EUROPE ASIA EAST ASIA WEST AUSTRALIA AFRICA

AREA

ALABAMA

ALASKA ARIZONA ARKANSAS CALIFORNIA COLORADO CONNECTICUT DELAWARE

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To use the arrow keys to edit a field, follow the simple diagram below.

Editing

moves the cursor block left or right.

Pressing right arrow

results in:

increments the value up or down.

Pressing up arrow

results in:

You are prompted to enter the elevation of your present position. Use the arrow keys to enter the elevation, if you

know it. If you don’t know your elevation, press ENTER. The cursor appears in the time field, waiting for you to input

your local time. Set your local time using the arrow keys. Be sure that you set the AM/PM indicator.

Note: After the SporTrak starts to pick up signals from any satellite, it will automatically update the time using the satellite’s atomic clock.

After you have entered the correct time, press [ENTER].

Using the arrow keys, enter the present date.

Press [ENTER].

A screen will be displayed asking your primary use for your receiver, MARINE or LAND. The default is LAND. Use the arrow keys to select usage and press [ENTER].

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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

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

Note: The “3D” in the upper left corner is displayed when the receiver has begun computing your position. The “3D” symbol indicated

STATUS

that the receiver has acquired four or more satellites and can therefore compute elevation as well as your position. If “2D” is displayed,

001112 782385

POWER

then the SporTrak is computing your position but not elevation. This could be either due to only three satellites have been acquired or you have set the elevation mode to 2D in the Setup Menu.

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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 POSITIONscreen will be displayed.

Saving Your Waypoint

Once the receiver has computed your current position, you may save (MARK) this position as a waypoint. You can save up to 500 waypoints in your SporTrak and refer back to them at any time.

Saving Your Position with a Receiver-Created Name

This is a fast way to save your position.

Press

Saving Your Position with a User-Created Name

This allows saving a position with a name that is more descriptive, such as “CAMP” or “HOME”.

Press Press Press Press

Enter data

Creating a GOTO

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

Press Press Press

Select category

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Select waypoint

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 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 from any screen. While viewing any NAV screen, you can use the or to step 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.

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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

WAAS Satellite

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. 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 45˚ from the horizon. The center of the circle is 90˚.

WAAS Satellite WAAS is described in the back of the user manual.

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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, WAAS (if WAAS corrections are being received), AVERAGING (if computing a position while not moving), “DGPS” (if DGPS is being fed to

receiver), or “Simulate” (if in the simulate

mode).

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.

Select

CUSTOMIZE

Select data type

From NAV 1 screen

FIG

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.

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

Select

CUSTOMIZE

FIG

Change field

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.

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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