Garmin GPS 50 Manual de usuario

GARMIN International, Inc.

GPS 50

PERSONALNAVIGATORTM

OWNER'S MANUAL

GPS 50

Personal NavigatorTM

OWNER'S MANUAL

(for Software Version 2.0 or above)

Printed in Taiwan.

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and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of

GARMIN.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN

reservestherighttochangeorimprovetheirproductsandtomakechanges

inthecontentwithoutobligationtonotifyanypersonororganizationofsuch

changesorimprovements.

October, 1992 190-00015-01 Rev. B

PREFACE

GARMIN thanks you for selecting our high performance, full featured

PersonalNavigatorTM.TheGPS50representsourcontinuedcommitmentto

provide you with a portable navigation unit that is versatile, extremely

accurate, and easy to use. We are confident you will enjoy using your unit

for many years to come.

TheGPS50'sruggedconstructionandqualitycomponentsofferthereliability

demandedbytheharshestoperatingenvironments.Itmaybeusedinmarine

andlandvehicles,aswellasbyhunters,hikers,andmilitaryforces. Theunit

maybeoperatedportablyusingitsownbatterypack,oritmayusea5-40volt

DCexternalpowersourceforfixedmountedapplications. Youcanevenuse

a 115- or 230-volt battery charger for planning trips at home.

This manual and accompanying quick reference card provide complete

informationonsafelyoperatingtheGPS50toitsfullpotential. Twoexciting

practicevoyageshavebeenplannedforyoutopracticeyournavigationskills

using the built-in simulator. Afterwards, try a trip of your own to realize the

valueoftheGPS50asyourPersonalNavigatorTM. Ifyouhaveanyquestions

or comments, our Customer Support Department is eager to serve you.

GARMIN is fully committed to your satisfaction as a customer.

GARMINInternational,Inc.

9875WidmerRoad

Lenexa, KS 66215

CAUTION

TheGPSsystemisoperatedbythegovernmentoftheUnited States which

issolelyresponsibleforitsaccuracyandmaintenance. Thesystemisunder

developmentandissubjecttochangeswhichcouldaffecttheaccuracyand

performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 50 is a precision

electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or

misinterpreted,andthereforebecomeunsafe. UsetheGPS50atyourown

risk. To reduce the risk, carefully review and understand all aspects of this

Owner'sManualandthoroughlypracticeoperationusingthesimulatormode

priortoactual use. When inactualuse,carefully compare indicationsfrom

theGPS50toallavailablenavigationsourcesincludingtheinformationfrom

otherNAVAIDs,visualsightings,charts,etc. Forsafety,alwaysresolveany

discrepanciesbeforecontinuingnavigation.

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

BASICFEATURES

1INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 50 1-1

1.1 Capabilities 1-1

1.2 Operations 1-2

2GETTINGSTARTED 2-1

2.1 Front Panel 2-1

2.2 Banners 2-1

2.3 Cursor and Fields 2-3

2.4 Keypad Operation 2-3

2.5 Entering Data 2-5

2.6 Viewing Messages 2-5

2.7 Operating Modes 2-6

3BASIC OPERATION 3-1

3.1 Power On 3-1

3.2 SatelliteStatus 3-1

3.3 Present Position 3-2

3.4 AutoStoreTM 3-4

3.5 CDIand Navigation Summary 3-4

3.6 Waypoints 3-5

3.7 NearestWaypoints 3-7

3.8 Navigateto a Waypoint 3-8

3.9 ManOverboard 3-9

3.10 SampleTrip 3-9

4UNITCUSTOMIZATION 4-1

4.1 Setup Menu 4-1

4.2 OperatingMode 4-2

4.3 User Selectable Alarms 4-2

4.4 BacklightingTimeout 4-3

4.5 Audio Settings 4-4

4.6 NavigationUnits 4-4

4.7 CDI Scale 4-5

4.8 MagneticVariation 4-5

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4.9 FilterSettings 4-6

4.10 Output 4-7

4.11 Map Datum 4-7

ADVANCEDFEATURES

5NAVIGATION PLANNING 5-1

5.1 NavigationMenu 5-1

5.2 Date and Time 5-1

5.3 EventTimer 5-2

5.4 TripPlanning 5-4

5.5 Sunrise/Sunset 5-4

5.6 AlarmClock 5-5

6ROUTES 6-1

6.1 Navigating Using Routes 6-1

6.2 Route Catalog 6-2

6.3 Editing Routes 6-3

6.4 ActivatingRoutes 6-5

6.5 Building Routes Using AutoStoreTM 6-7

7SAMPLE SIMULATED TRIP 7-1

APPENDICES

AMESSAGES A-1

BNAVIGATIONTERMS B-1

B.1 Definitions B-1

B.2 Course To Steer (CTS) B-3

CINSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE C-1

C.1 Specifications C-1

C.2 ElectricalWiring C-3

C.3 UniversalMountInstallation C-4

C.4 UniversalMountOperation C-7

C.5 Battery Pack Operation C-9

C.6 Maintenance C-10

C.7 Customer Support C-11

DMAP DATUMS D-1

EINDEX E-1

1-1

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 50

1.1 CAPABILITIES

TheGPS 50providesa host ofpowerful capabilities whichwerepreviously

found only in much larger systems:

·Performance: State-of-the-artMultiTracTM receivertracksuptoeight

satellites while providing high receiver sensitivity, fast first fix, and

continuousnavigationupdates.

·Portability: Goeswhereyougo-onseaorland. Thebuilt-insimulator

allowsyoutoplanyournexttriporhoneyournavigationskillsathome

or in your office.

·Navigation: Illuminated keypad and display provide the navigation

information you need at a glance. Store up to 250 alphanumeric

waypoints and 10 reversible routes. The GOTO function sets an

instantaneouscoursetothewaypointofyourchoice. TheAutoStoreTM

function helps you build routes as you go. A flashing Message

Annunciatorandanaudiblemessagetonekeepyoufullyinformedof

your navigation status.

·Personalized: Configure your unit the way you like by selecting

nautical units, Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) sensitivity, keypad

and display features, map datums, and interface options.

·Low Power Consumption: Battery Saver operation, which draws

less than 1.1 watts, provides up to ten hours of continuous operation

with four AA size alkaline batteries.

·ManOverboard: TheManOverboardfunctionsetsaninstantaneous

course to the captured position, providing rapid response to an

emergencysituation.

·TripPlanning: Analyzedistanceandtimerequirementsforyourtrip.

Compute the time of sunrise and sunset at your destination.

·Alarms: AnalarmclockandtimerallowtheGPS50towatchtheclock

foryou. Arrival,anchordrag,andCDIalertshelpyousafelynavigate

your craft.

·Interfaces: Interface with marine autopilots and graphical plotters.

1-2

We encourage you to read through this manual and experiment using the

built-insimulator. ThiswillhelpyouquicklymasterthepoweroftheGPS50.

1.2 OPERATIONS

You may use your GPS 50 for both portable and fixed operations. The unit

may be operated from external AC power using a battery charger, external

5-40 volt DC power using the power/data cable or cigarette lighter adapter,

or using a battery pack.

HandheldOperation:

Forhandheldoperation,theGPS50is poweredbyaAAbatterypackwhich

should be filled with four high quality alkaline batteries commonly found at

retailstores. Arechargeablenicadbatterypackisalsoavailableforhandheld

operation.

In order to track GPS satellites, the unit must be situated with the antenna

pointed straight up and should not be blocked by objects or people (signal

receptionthroughthinfabricsuchascanvasmaybeadequatebutdegraded).

A lanyard is provided to prevent accidental dropping of your GPS 50.

(Connect the lanyard to the eyelet on the back of the unit.)

FixedMountOperation:

A universal mount is supplied for swivel or surface mount installation in a

boat. Theunitmaybeoperatedusingvehiclepowerthroughthepower/data

cable or it may be operated using the battery pack. While using vehicle

power, you may wish to leave the battery pack in the unit. In the event of

vehiclepowerfailure,theGPS50willautomaticallyswitchtobatterypower.

Inadditiontosupplyingpowertotheunit,thepower/datacableallowsyouto

interfaceyourGPS50withothermarineelectronicdevicessuchasplotters

orautopilots.

AMarine/RVRemoteAntennaisavailableforinstallationswhichrequirean

external antenna for an unobstructed view of the sky. This weather-proof

antennaincludes30feetoflow-lossantennacable. Theremoteantennahas

been constructed to thread onto a standard 1" antenna mount. Antenna

mounts,commonlyusedtoattachVHFradioantennasandLoran-Ccouplers,

are readily available from your local marine accessories dealer.

AMagneticMountAntennaisalsoavailableforattachingaremoteantenna

toametallicsurface. Thisweather-proofantennaincludes10feetoflow-loss

antenna cable. A cigarette lighter adapter cable may be used to power the

unitinvehicleapplications.

2-1

CHAPTER 2

GETTING STARTED

2.1 FRONT PANEL

The front panel consists of a 20-key keypad and a LCD display which

includesthreelinesofinformationandvariousbanners. Boththedisplayand

keypad are illuminated for operating in darkness.

2.2 BANNERS

Information displayed on the LCD is commonly referred to as a “page”. A

pageconsistsofalphanumericinformationandbanners. Banners,illustrated

below, are used to indicate the type of page, navigation units, and data

displayed(seeAppendixB). Theyalsoindicatenavigationfixtype,satellite

tracking, and provide user prompting.

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