GPSMAP 162 chartplotting receiver owner’s manual and reference guide 162 new cover.
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Introduction Preface and Registration Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN GPS and full featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. To get the most out of your new navigation system, take the time to go through this owner’s manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual is broken down into two parts for your convenience.
The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 162 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
Introduction Warranty and Serial Number Serial Number Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the bottom of the unit) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. Serial Number: I The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized GARMIN dealer for repairs.
Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the GARMIN GPSMAP 162 is a powerful navigation device that can give you the navigation information you need: Precision Performance Introduction Capabilities • High-contrast, four-level gray, LCD screen with backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning • WAAS Capable • Differential-Ready • Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy case, waterproof to IEC 529-IPX-7 Advanced Navigating and
Index Tab Top Index Tab Bottom Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your GARMIN dealer immediately.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-viii Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Preface and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Warranty and Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi “How To” Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index Tab Top Index Tab Bottom H The list to the right is provided to help you quickly find some of the more important procedures you will use on your new GPSMAP 162. viii TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6, 17 Initialize the GPS receiver (first time use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Adjust screen contrast or backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The IN Key The IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) The OUT Key The OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) Getting Started Keypad Usage The PAGE Key The PAGE key selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page. The ARROW KEYPAD The ARROW KEYPAD is used to select (Highlight) menu options and enter data. It also controls cursor movement on the Map Page.
Getting Started Selecting Options How To Select Options and Enter Data Before moving ahead into GPSMAP 162 features, you will need to learn basic operation. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 162 to fit your requirements. You can use the ENTER/MARK key and ARROW KEYPAD to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate your selections. To select and activate an optional feature: 1.
Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefined requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key. Getting Started Entering Data To enter a name or number in a data field: 1. Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fields (i.e. ‘ Waypoint Edit’) you can use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor (highlight) to fields on the page. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to move up or down and the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move sideways. 2.
Getting Started Initializing the Receiver The GPSMAP 162’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to the keypad and provide a ‘hands-on’ lesson in using the GPSMAP 162. We strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. The GPSMAP 162 Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the unit and performing various navigation tasks.
To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 162: Getting Started 1. From the Status Page, press the MENU key. The Status Page options menu window will appear. 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Initialize Position’ and press ENTER/MARK to initialize the receiver from the built-in worldwide map. The ‘Initialize Position’ page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. Initializing the Receiver 3.
Getting Started Power On/Screen Contrast GPSMAP 162 Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides detailed map coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the screen display. This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode.
To turn on and adjust the backlighting: Getting Started 1. Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear. 2. Press POWER again and the user-defined level of backlighting will activate. You may adjust this level by pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD. If you press POWER one more time, the backlighting will be at the maximum setting. Backlighting/ Simulator Mode 3. Press ENTER/MARK or QUIT when done.
Getting Started Status Page/ Map Page The Status Page is one of five main pages used in the GPSMAP 162’s system. The five main pages are: the Status Page, Map Page, Compass Page, Highway Page and Active Route Page. All five pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction using the PAGE and QUIT keys. Status Page Map Page Compass Page Highway Page Active Route Page To continue the tour, let’s move on to the next page, the Map Page.
Getting Started Using the Map Cursor Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Controlled by the ARROW KEYPAD, the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen map items and waypoints. Map Cursor To get a feel for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Use the IN/OUT keys to set the map scale to the 50 nm setting.
Getting Started Marking Waypoints To mark your present position: 1. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until the ‘New Waypoint’ window appears then release the key. The window will show a default three-digit waypoint name/number (001), symbol (dot), and position. You can leave the name as the auto-assigned number, but for this exercise, lets change the name to ‘DOCK’. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint name field (001) and press ENTER/MARK. You will see that just the first ‘0’ is now highlighted. 3.
Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver’s steering guidance and map displays. We’ve already seen how to use the ENTER/MARK key to store our present position, so it’s time to move on to the fun part—going to a destination. The NAV/MOB key, located on the right side of the keypad below the QUIT key, is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint, TracBack, or a route to navigate.
Getting Started Simulated Tour Let’s give it a try by activating the practice route stored in memory for navigation: 1. Press NAV/MOB. The options list will appear. (If we were selecting a single waypoint to navigate to rather than a route, we could highlight the waypoint on the map, press NAV/MOB and then press ENTER/MARK.) 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Follow Route’ option. Press ENTER/MARK to confirm. 3. The Select Route page will appear with the ‘GPSMAP TOUR’ route highlighted. 4.
You’ll now have a clearer picture of the route you are navigating. Keep in mind that whenever you do exceed the usable range of the built-in database or the optional MapSource data in use, the range field will display ‘overzoom’ or ‘NO MAP’ to indicate that you should exercise extreme caution using the map data. Press the IN key to zoom into the 2 nm scale.
Getting Started Now that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’s move on to the GPSMAP 162 navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. Compass/Highway Navigation Pages Data Fields Current Destination The GPSMAP 162 features two different navigation pages: the Compass and Highway pages. The Compass Page is first. This page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, with an emphasis on the bearing to your destination and current direction of travel.
The GPSMAP 162’s Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint. As you head toward your destination, the middle of the screen provides visual guidance to your waypoint on a moving graphic “highway.” Your present position is at the bottom center of the highway display. The line down the middle of the highway represents your desired course. As you navigate toward a waypoint, the highway will actually move—indicating the direction you’re off course.
Getting Started Data Fields/Active Route Page/ Main Menu Page The data fields on the main pages (except the Status and Active Route Pages) may also be configured to display any of 26 information categories (see pages 33-34 for the complete list). On the Highway Page, let’s change the ‘TO COURSE’ field to ‘TURN’. To change a data field: 1. Press the MENU key to display the Highway Page options. 2. Press DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Change Data Fields’ and press ENTER/MARK. 3.
To get a feel for how the Main Menu page works, let’s clear out the track log you created during the simulated tour. This will ensure that you have a clean slate once you start navigating in your home waters. To select the Track submenu tab: Getting Started Deleting Track Logs/ Powering Off Unit 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Track’ menu tab. You will see the options for the Track tab appear to the right of the Main Menu list. 2.
Reference Status Page Status Page Signal Strength Bars Receiver Status Accuracy Sky View DOP DGPS Status Date Time Position Coordinates Ready for use Collecting data Searching for a Signal 18 The GPSMAP 162 Status Page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, date, time and position coordinates. The status information will give you an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment.
Receiver Status, Accuracy and DOP Receiver status is indicated at the top field of the page, with the current Accuracy and Dilution Of Precision (DOP) to the right of the sky view. DOP is an indication of satellite geometry quality measured on a scale of one to ten (lowest numbers the best, highest numbers the poorest). Accuracy uses DOP and other factors to calculate horizontal position accuracy in feet or meters.
Reference The ‘DGPS Rcvr’ and ‘Diff SNR’ fields appear below the ‘Accuracy’ and ‘DOP’ fields.
The following options are available: • Start/Stop Simulator— allows you put the unit in simulator mode. See the Getting Started Tour for more on using simulator mode. Reference Status Page Options • Enable/Disable WAAS— allows you to activate or deactivate WAAS. ‘WAAS’ is an acronym for “Wide Area Augmentation System’. You can use the WAAS capability to increase the accuracy of the GPSMAP 162.
Map Page Reference The GPSMAP 162’s Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography, plotting and navigational data. When using the unit with the optional MapSource software, the map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with geographic names, map items, navaids and a host of other chart features. It also plots your track and displays any routes and waypoints you create.
When the ARROW KEYPAD is pressed, the GPSMAP 162 will enter cursor mode. In cursor mode: • The cursor can be moved over the map display using the ARROW KEYPAD. Reference Map Page Cursor • When the cursor reaches the edge of the display, the map will scroll forward under the cursor. Keep in mind that the boat icon will move with the map scrolling and may go off the display screen (you may not be able to see your present position).
Reference To hide the cursor and re-center your position on screen: 1. Press the QUIT key. Map Page Cursor To select an on-screen waypoint or map item with the cursor: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired waypoint or map item (if there are several waypoints grouped closely together, zoom in for a closer view). 2. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it will become highlighted on the screen with the name and position displayed.
5. To return to the Map Page, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘OK’ button and press ENTER/MARK, or just press the QUIT key. Reference With MapSource Fishing HotSpots data loaded into the GPSMAP 162, additional details are available when you highlight a point on the map within a Fishing Hot Spots coverage area.
Reference Map Page Cursor To view information about a waypoint: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select a waypoint with the cursor and press ENTER/MARK. The Waypoint Review page will appear. If the waypoint is located on a map feature (road, intersection, city, lake, etc.), details about each map feature at that location will be displayed in a tabbed format behind the Waypoint Review Page. 2.
3. To change the waypoint symbol, name or position coordinates, or enter a depth, use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired field, then press ENTER/MARK. Make your changes and press ENTER/MARK again to accept the changes. 4. When you are finished making changes, or to accept the waypoint using the default 3-digit name and symbol, highlight the ‘OK’ button and press ENTER/MARK to save the new waypoint. Reference Map Page Cursor and Zooming For more information, see “Creating Waypoints” on page 38.
Reference Map Page Options Map Page Options Many features of the GPSMAP 162 are menu driven. Each of the main pages have an options menu, allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special features that specifically relate to that page. The data window, located at the top of the main pages (Except the Status Page and Active Route Page), provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data.
• Measure Distance— allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display. Reference Map Page Options To measure the bearing and distance (BRG/DIS) between two points: 1. Highlight the ‘Measure Distance’ option and press ENTER/MARK. An on-screen pointer will appear on the map display at your present position with ‘ENT REF’ below it. 2. Move the cursor to the desired reference point (the point that you want to measure from) and press ENTER/MARK. 3.
Reference Map Page Options To change a map setup feature: 1. From the Map Page menu, highlight ‘Configure Map’ and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Move LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired tab, then UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight to the setting you want to change and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Move UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight to the desired setting and press ENTER/MARK. 4. To exit, press QUIT.
Waypoints Tab— Waypoints, Active Route Text and Zoom settngs, see the description on page 30 for details. Points Tab— Spot Soundings, Tide Stations. Services, Navaids Text and Zoom settngs, see the description on page 30 for details. Nav Line Tab Heading Line— On/Off: turns the Heading Line on or off. The Heading Line projects from the tiranle showing your current heading.
Reference Map Page Options Map Setup Menu Options From the map setup page, you can access the following menu options: • Restore Defaults— restores settings back to factory settings for the tab highlighted. • Restore All Map Defaults— restores settings back to factory settings for all tabs. • MapSource Info— allows you to display/not display optional map sets loaded in the unit. To restore defaults for map settings: 1.
To change the page layout: 1. From the menu, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Setup Page Layout’ option and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Move up or down on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight to the desired setting and press ENTER/MARK. To exit, press QUIT. Reference Map Page Options • Change Data Fields — allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data field used on the map display.
Reference Map Page Options continued Data Field Options continued • TO COURSE – Distance to desired track • TRACK – Current compass heading • TRIP ODOM – Trip Odometer • TTL AVG SPEED – Total average speed • TTL TRIP TIMER – Total travel time of trip, stopped and moving • TURN – Turn angle to waypoint • VMG – Velocity Made Good to destination • WATER SPEED – Speed through the water (only available with additional sonar NMEA data) • WATER TEMP – Water temperature (only available with additional sonar NMEA
Compass Page The GPSMAP 162 features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway. Whenever a NAV/MOB, Follow Track (TracBack) or Follow Route have been activated, the GPSMAP 162’s Compass Page will guide you to your destination with digital readouts and a graphic compass display, which includes a bearing pointer.
Highway Page Reference Whenever a NAV/MOB, TracBack or route has been activated, the GPSMAP 162’s Highway Page will provide digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination with the Navigation Page. The top half of the Highway Page features user-selectable data fields that display useful navigation data. The middle section of the screen provides visual guidance to the waypoint on a graphic highway display. The line down the center of the highway represents your desired track line.
Reference The following options are available from the Highway Page menu: • Show/Hide Tracks— toggles the display of track lines on/off. Highway Page Options • Configure Highway— allows you to select what waypoints are shown on the Highway display. Four options are available: • Rte & Nearest— all route and nearest waypoints displayed. • Route Only— only waypoints in the route will be displayed. • Active Only— only the active waypoint will be displayed. • Hide All— no waypoints will be displayed.
Reference Creating Waypoints Creating and Using Waypoints The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 stores up to 500 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined icon and depth available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods: • ENTER/MARK key– used primarily for marking your present position, the ENTER/MARK key also provides options that allow you to select a map position or map item from the map display.
5. To enter an optional depth, highlight the “Depth” field to the right of the position coordinates and press the ENTER/MARK key, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a value and press ENTER/MARK. Reference Creating Waypoints 6. When done, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘OK’ prompt and press ENTER/MARK to save the waypoint into memory. Creating Waypoints Graphically Waypoints may also be quickly created using the map display.
Creating Waypoints By Text Entry Reference Waypoints may also be created by manually entering position coordinates through the ‘Waypt’ tab on the main menu page. Creating and Editing Waypoints To create a new waypoint by manually entering its coordinates: 1. Press MENU twice to display the main menu page. Symbol Name Coordinates Depth 2. Highlight the ‘Waypt’ tab and press MENU. Then highlight ‘New Waypoint’ and press ENTER/MARK.
To access the Waypoint Edit page: 1. Press MENU twice, highlight the ‘Waypt’ tab, and then highlight a waypoint from the ‘By Name’, ‘Nearest’, or ‘Proximity’ waypoint lists. Press ENTER/MARK to display the Waypoint Edit page. Reference Editing Waypoints To change the waypoint name: 1. Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a new name and press ENTER/MARK when done. To change the waypoint symbol: 1.
Reference Waypoint Options Waypoint Submenus The GPSMAP 162’s Main Menu Page features three submenus in the Waypoints tab, ‘By Name’, ‘Nearest’, and ‘Proximity’, that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently. The submenu tabs also provide a continuously updated nearest waypoints list and a proximity waypoint alarm function that defines an alarm circle around submerged hazards, shallow waters, etc. To access the Main Menu Page/Waypoint (Waypt) submenus: 1.
To display the waypoint menu options: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘By Name’ tab and press the MENU key. To scroll through and review the waypoint list: Reference Waypoint Options 1. With the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘Waypt’ tab from the Main Menu page and then highlight the ‘By Name’ tab. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the list in the desired direction. 3. Press ENTER/MARK to review the highlighted waypoint on the ‘Waypoint Edit’ page. Name Field 4.
Reference Nearest/Proximity Waypoint Lists Nearest Waypoint List The second waypoint submenu list available from the ‘Waypt’ tab is the ‘Nearest’ list, which shows the ten nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position. The nearest waypoints are continuously updated to your present position, and provide quick access to the closest points of safety in emergency situations. To scroll through and review the nearest waypoint list: 1.
The following options are available from the ‘Proximity’ submenu of the ‘Waypt’ tab: • Add Waypoint— adds a waypoint to the proximity list from the waypoint list. • Clear Alarm— removes selected waypoint from proximity list. Reference Proximity Waypoints • Clear All— removes all waypoints from proximity list. To display the proximity waypoint menu options: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘Proximity’ tab and press the MENU key. To add a proximity waypoint: 1.
Reference Going to a Destination To turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the field below “Proximity Alarm” and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Select the desired ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ setting and press ENTER/MARK. To clear one or all proximity waypoint(s) from the list: Proximity Circle Proximity Waypoint 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the proximity waypoint to clear and then press the MENU key. 2. To clear a single alarm, highlight the ‘Clear Alarm’ field and press ENTER/MARK. 3.
To activate a ‘Go To’ from the find list: Reference 1. Press the NAV/MOB key. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Go To Point’ and press ENTER/MARK. The ‘Find’ list will be displayed. Going to a Destination 3. Select a catagory (i.e. Waypoint, City, Facitilies, Transportation) from the ‘Find’ list, then using the ARROW KEYPAD select a point from that catagory. Press ENTER/MARK to display a review page for the selection, then with the ‘GO TO’ button highlighted, press ENTER/MARK to begin navigation.
Reference TracBack Navigation TracBack Navigation (Follow Track) The second method of navigating to a destination is by using the TracBack feature. The TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory, which will eliminate the need to store waypoints along the way. TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route of up to 30 turns and activating an inverted route along those points.
Reference To activate a TracBack using the NAV/MOB key: 1. Press the NAV/MOB key, then highlight the ‘Follow Track’ option and press ENTER/MARK. TracBack Navigation 2. Highlight the track you wish to follow and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Choose either ‘Original’, which will navigate you from the end to the start of your trip, or ‘Reverse’, which will navigate you from the start to the end of your trip and press ENTER/MARK.
Reference MOB: Man OverBoard MOB The GPSMAP 162’s Man OverBoard function (MOB) lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations. To activate the MOB function: 1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key or press the NAV/MOB key twice. 2. Press the ENTER/MARK key to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB position. Once a MOB has been activated, a ‘MOB’ waypoint with a diver down symbol will be created and the unit will be on an active navigation to that point.
Reference Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 system lets you create and store up to 20 reversible routes, with up to 30 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modified in two ways. The first way is to ‘Edit as Text’ from the Route Review page, allowing you to see a list of the waypoints as you create, review, or modify the route.
Reference Creating Routes To create a route graphically from the Route Review page: 1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Route’ tab, then press the MENU key to display the route options page. 2. Select the ‘New Route’ option and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Press MENU, highlight ‘Create on Map’ and press ENTER/MARK. 4.
Route List Page The GPSMAP 162 Route List page displays all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. Once a route has been created, it can be activated and used for navigation with the NAV/MOB key. A route may be followed in the same sequence as it was originally created, or you can invert the route and navigate from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint.
Route Review Page Reference Once you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you to review and modify the route displayed. Route Review Page To view the Route Review page: 1. Press MENU twice, then highlight the ‘Route’ tab. 2. Highlight the name of the route you wish to review and press ENTER/MARK. Route Name The Route Review page also allows you to enter your own 15-character name for any listed route. By default the name includes the first and last waypoints in the route.
Edit on Map— this option allows you to review and modify the route displayed through a pop-up window menu for each point (waypoint or map item) on a map page. You may also use the cursor to insert a new route point on a route leg, and review the waypoint or map item. To edit the route on the map: Reference Editing Routes 1. From the Route Review page options menu, select ‘Edit on Map’ and press ENTER/MARK. To review or modify a route point: 1.
Reference Editing Routes The GPSMAP 162’s ‘Edit on Map’ mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map cursor. To insert a new point between two existing route waypoints: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the leg you want to insert the new waypoint in (the route line will highlight and change to a dotted line when the leg is selected) and press ENTER/MARK. 2.
Invert— The Invert function will reverse the route you choose. This option is available from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. To invert a route: Reference Editing Routes 1. From the Route Review or Active Route page, press MENU. 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Invert’ and press ENTER/MARK. Plan Route— The Route Review and Active Route pages also display trip-planning information for each leg or the entire route.
Reference Active Route Page Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 162 system, the Active Route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, distance and choice of Course, ETA, Fuel to point, Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise and Sunset at point location, or Time To point for each point from your present position. The current destination point, the ‘active’ point, is marked with an arrow icon.
Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 162’s Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in an easy to use “tab” format. The Main Menu page is available from any page in the GPSMAP 162’s system, and is accessed through the MENU key. Reference Main Menu Tabs See pages 2-3 for additional instructions changing settings and entering data. To access the Main Menu Page: 1. Press MENU twice. The 13 Menu tabs are divided into categories by function.
Reference Main Menu: Track Tab Active Track Tab Saved Track Tab 60 • • • • • • • • Pages—allows user to determine which of the main pages will be displayed. Map— sets up Map Page features, zooms, and text size. See pages 29-34. Systm— defines beeper and simulator, restores setup, and displays software version. Units— defines position format, datum, heading, and distance and speed units. Comm— interface settings for use with a PC or second device.
• Interval— defines the frequency at which the track plot is recorded. Three interval settings are available: Time— records track plot based on a user-defined time interval. Resolution— records track plot based upon a user-defined variance from your course over ground. The resolution option is the default setting and is recommended for the most efficient use of memory and TracBack performance.
Reference Main Menu: Trip, Time and Pages Tabs Trip Tab— displays Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed, Total Average speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving Time, Total Time, and Odometer. You may reset the data by choosing from ‘Reset Trip’, ‘Reset Odometer’, ‘Reset Max Spd (speed)’, or ‘Reset All’ and pressing ENTER/MARK. Time Tab— displays the current time and date, allows you to adjust the 12 or 24 hour time format, enter a time zone and adjust for daylight savings to show correct local time.
Systm (System) tab— controls system setting for beeper, speed filter, languages, system mode, simulator controls, restores factory settings, and displays software version. The following settings are available: • Beeper— controls audible beep. Select from ‘Off’, ‘Alarms Only’ (sounds for alarms/messages), or ‘Key and Alarm’ (sounds for key presses and alarms/messages). Reference Main Menu: Systm (System) Tab • Speed Filter— averages speed-readings.
Reference Main Menu: Units Tab I The Units tab settings will affect how navigation information is displayed on the GPSMAP 162. When in doubt, seek assistance. If you are using a map or chart in conjunction with your GPS, make sure the settings under the ‘Units’ tab of the GPSMAP 162 match that of the map or chart. This information should be displayed somewhere on the map or chart.
• Heading— lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from ‘Auto Mag Var’, ‘True’, ‘Grid’ and ‘User Mag Var’. ‘Auto Mag Var’ provides magnetic north heading references which are automatically determined from your current position. ‘True’ provides headings based upon a true north reference. ‘Grid’ provides headings based on a grid north reference (and is used in conjunction with the grid position formats described on page 64).
Reference Main Menu: Comm Tab Data Transfer Progress Comm Tab Serial Data Formats Comm (Communications) tab— lets you control the input/output format used when connecting your GPSMAP 162 to external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, another Garmin GPSMAP 162/168, etc.
If ‘Garmin DGPS’ or ‘RTCM In/NMEA Out’ format is selected, additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 162. You may have the unit automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit and the information will be used to tune the beacon receiver. Reference Main Menu: Comm tab To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency: 1.
Reference Main Menu: Comm and Alarm Tabs The DGPS beacon transmitters are operated by the U.S. Coast Guard (or similar government agency in other countries), which is responsible for their accuracy and maintenance. For DGPS transmitter problems or to find the most updated list of frequencies and coverage areas, contact your local USCG, or visit their web site at http://www.navcen.uscg.mil/.
Reference Celes (Celestial) Tab— displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon phase, and an approximate skyview location of the sun and moon. The moon phase will display the current visible portion of the moon as a light color. You may display this data for your current position, a position from the map, or a point location. Also, you may select a different date and time, or use the current data. The location the unit is using will appear in the Date/Time/Position field.
Reference Tide Tab— shows a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and over 3000 tide stations around the USA coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada and several of the Caribbean islands. Main Menu: Tide Tab Station Name Date Tide Chart Event Times Tide Tab The top of the page displays the tide station being referenced, with the date below.
To search for the nearest tide stations: 1. Highlight the ‘For’ field and press ENTER/MARK. A list of the Tide Stations nearest to your location will be displayed. If you are not within several miles of any tide stations, the list will indicate “None Found”. To search for tide stations at a different location, press MENU and select ‘Nearest to Other’. Reference Main Menu: Tide Tab To select a tide station from the list: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired station and press ENTER/MARK.
Appendix A Loran TD Loran TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation”. The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation.
To setup Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the “Units” tab and then the “Position Format” field press ENTER/MARK. Appendix A Loran TD Setup 2. Highlight ‘Loran TD’, press ENTER/MARK, then highlight ‘Setup’ and press ENTER/MARK. 3. To change the settings of any of the five fields, highlight the field, press ENTER/MARK, select/enter the desired setting and press ENTER/MARK. 4. When done, press the QUIT key to return to the Main Menu. To setup Loran TD from the Status Page: 1.
Appendix B The chart below gives an approximate UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed information. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal Zone Offset Longitudinal Zone Offset Time Offsets 74 W180.0º to W172.5º -12 E007.5º to E022.5º +1 W172.5º to W157.5º -11 E022.5º to E037.5º +2 W157.5º to W142.5º -10 E037.5º to E052.5º +3 W142.5º to W127.5º -9 E052.5º to E067.
The GPSMAP 162 uses an on-screen pop-up message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Press the ENTER key to acknowledge and return to the page you were viewing. Alarm Clock— The alarm clock has sounded. Anchor Drag Alarm— You have drifted out of the specified distance range. Antenna Input Shorted To Ground— Check antenna wiring/connections or antenna replacement. Approaching Waypoint— You are a specified alarm distance from a destination waypoint.
Appendix C Messages 76 Proximity Alarm Waypoint— You have entered the alarm radius for the proximity waypoint indicated. Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint—The alarm radius specified overlaps the area specified for another proximity waypoint. Adjust distance. Route Already Exists: — You have entered a route name that already exists in memory. Modify route name or delete the previous route name.
Adindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Chua Astro Chua Astro- Paraguay Afgooye Afgooye- Somalia Corrego Alegr Corrego Alegre- Brazil AIN EL ABD ‘70 AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia Djakarta Djakarta (Batavia)- Sumatra Island (Indonesia) Anna 1 Ast ‘65 Anna 1 Astro 1965- Cocos I.
Appendix D Map Datums Kandawala NAD27 CONUS North American 1927-Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) North American 1927- Mean Value (CONUS) NAD27 Cuba North American 1927- Cuba NAD27 Grnland North American 1927- Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) Kandawala- Sri Lanka Kergueln Islnd Kerguelen Island NAD27 Mexico North American 1927- Mexico Kertau 1948 West Malaysia, Singapore NAD27 San Sal North American 1927- San Salvador Island L.C.
Average Speed— The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (BRG)— The compass direction from your present position to a destination waypoint. Course— The desired course between the active ‘from’ and ‘to’ waypoints. Distance (Dist)— The ‘great circle’ distance from present position to a destination waypoint. Distance to Destination— The ‘great circle’ distance from present position to a GOTO destination, or the final waypoint in a route.
Appendix E Navigation Terms 80 Odometer— A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Off Course— The distance you are off a desired course in either direction, left or right. Also referred to as ‘cross-track error’ or ‘course error’. Speed— The current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ‘ground speed’.
Physical Specifications Size: Weight: Display: Case: Temp. Range: 4.63" H x 6.0" W x 2.75" D (11.7cm x 15.2cm x 7cm) 1 lb. 6 oz. (.763 kg) 4.2" diagonal (10.7cm) high-contrast, 4-level gray LCD with backlighting (240 x 240 pixels) Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 529-IPX-7 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C) Appendix F Specifications Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver tracks all satellites in view Acquisition Times: Warm: Approx.
Appendix G Antenna Installation Installing the GPSMAP 162 The GPSMAP 162 must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. If you have the 162 with the built-in internal bail mount antenna (010-00192-00), you may skip this section and proceed to the next page. For unit’s purchased with the external GA 29 antenna (010-00191-00), follow the instructions below.
Mounting the GPSMAP 162 Unit The GPSMAP 162’s compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station. The unit comes with a gimbal bracket that can be used for surface or overhead mounting. When choosing a location for the display unit, make sure you consider the following conditions: • There should be at least a 3” (5 cm) clearance behind the case to allow connection of the antenna (external antenna only), power/data cables.
Appendix G Wiring and Interfacing Connecting the Power/Data The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 162 to a 10-40 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 1.5 Amp fuse.
NMEA Interface If you are going to interface the GPSMAP 162 with another piece of equipment such as a radar or autopilot the unit has to be set to output NMEA data. The NMEA data can be customized to shorten the update time from the unit. If too many NMEA sentences are activated the unit may take longer than 2 seconds to update. Appendix H Advanced NMEA Setup Activating the NMEA Data: 1. With the GPSMAP 162 turned on, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu.
Appendix I Index A Accessories .......................................... vi Accuracy ............................................ 19 Accuracy Circle ..................................3 1 Active Route Page......................... 37, 58 Active Route Page Options .................5 8 Advanced NMEA Setup ..................... 85 Alarm Tab.....................................60, 68 Anchor Drag Alarm ............................6 8 Arrival Alarm......................................6 8 ARROW KEYPAD...........
K Keypad Usage..................................... 1 Nearest Tide Station ...........................71 Nearest Waypoint List ........................44 NMEA Output Formats ................66, 84 Appendix I Index L Land Mode ....................................... 31 Language Selection ........................... 63 Local Time Offset ....................... 62, 74 Loran TD...............................21, 72-73 Loran TD Setup................................ 73 O M P Main Menu.....................
Appendix I Index S Satellite Sky View ...............................18 Selecting Options ................................. 2 Serial Data Format..............................66 Serial Number ..................................... iv Setting Alarms ....................................68 Setup Page Layout ...................32-33, 37 Shallow Water Alarm..........................68 Signal Strength Bars........................5, 18 Simulator .......................................7, 63 Simulator Speed .........
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