26/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 1 GPS 126/128 Marine Navigator GPS 126 shown ZOOM Owner’s Manual & Reference ®
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 2 Software Version 2.0 or above © 1997 GARMIN International, Inc 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS USA 66062 Tel: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Fax: 913-397-8282 Web Site Address: www.garmin.com GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K. Tel: 011-44-1794-519944 Fax: 011-44-1794-519222 GARMIN (Asia) Corp. 4th Fl., No. 1., Lane 45, Pao-Hsing Road, Hsin Tein, Taiwan R.O.C. Phone: 886.02.917.3773 Fax: 886.02.917.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 3 INTRODUCTION GPS 126/128 OWNER’S MANUAL Packing List Welcome to the easiest-to-use fixed-mount GPS on the water! The GPS 126 and GPS 128 represent GARMIN’s continuing commitment to provide mariners with quality navigation information in a versatile, accurate, and user-friendly design which will be useful for years to come. Due to the similarity between the GPS 126 and GPS 128, we have addressed both units in one manual.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 4 INTRODUCTION Caution The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States, 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 GPS 126/128 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Use the GPS 126/128 at your own risk.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 1 INTRODUCTION Table of Contents SECTION ONE Introduction Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 SECTION TWO Getting Started Keypad Usage & Data Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Primary Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 2 INTRODUCTION Glossary The GPS 126/128 is a powerful navigation tool that can guide you anywhere in the world. To better understand its operation and capabilities, it may be helpful to review the basic terms and concepts briefly explained below. Other navigation and GPS definitions used in the manual are defined in the appropriate reference sections of the manual.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 3 INTRODUCTION Glossary Grid Coordinate system that projects the earth on a flat surface, using square zones for position measurements. UTM/UPS and Maidenhead formats are grid systems. Ground Speed The velocity you are traveling relative to a ground position. Latitude The north/south measurement of position perpendicular to the earth’s polar axis.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 4 INTRODUCTION Navigation Basics The GPS 126/128 provides steering guidance and navigation information using degrees, a measurement measured in a clockwise direction from a north reference. North is described as 000º, east as 090º, south as 180º, and west as 270º. The diagram and compass rose below provide a graphic illustration of the navigation terms used by the GPS 126/128.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 5 INTRODUCTION P Turns the unit on and off and activates screen backlighting. J Scrolls through the main data pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page to the main page. M Captures a position and displays the mark position page. G Displays the GOTO page with the waypoint highlighted for GOTO operation. F Confirms data entry and activates highlighted fields to allow data entry.
126/128 Manual (new) INTRODUCTION Primary Pages 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 6 Primary Pages Before we start the tour, let’s briefly look at the five primary information pages used for the GPS 126/128. To switch between pages press either the Q or J keys (see below). J Q Satellite Page Satellite Page The Satellite Page will allow you to monitor satellite signal reception and strength. The Satellite Page shows satellite positions and signal strength.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 7 Map Page The Map Page acts as a window. It allows you to view your position, the “path” you have traveled over, and nearby waypoints. INTRODUCTION Primary Pages A diamond icon in the center of the screen represents your current position. As you move, you will see a thin line called a track log appear along the path you have just covered. Names of stored waypoints and waypoint symbols can also be shown on the map.
6/128 Manual (new) GETTING STARTED Power On & Marking a Position 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 8 Getting Started Tour Now that you are familiar with the primary pages, it’s time to take a tour. This is a live tour and is to be conducted with your unit installed and with the boat in the water.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 9 3. Press F to clear the default waypoint name. 4. Press and hold theU key to scroll through the alphabet until the letter ‘D’ appears. 5. Press the R key once to move the character highlight to the next character space. GETTING STARTED Position and Map Pages 6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the word ‘DOCK’ is displayed. 7. Press F to complete entry of the name.
126/128 Manual (new) GETTING STARTED Position and Map Pages 6/15/98 9:50 AM Using the Position and Map Pages (cont.) As you head out, the Position Page will help you monitor your movement. Track Over Ground UserSelectable Field Position Display The Map Page displays your present position as a diamond icon and provides a real-time graphic “breadcrumb” display of your track right on the screen.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 11 GETTING STARTED Going To a Waypoint Once you’ve stored the “CHANNL” waypoint in memory, you can use the GPS 126/128 to guide you to it by performing a simple GOTO. A GOTO is nothing more than a straight-line course from your present position to the destination you’ve selected. # ! Going To a Waypoint Use caution when navigating.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE GOTO Waypoint & Cancelling GOTO 6/15/98 9:50 AM Page 12 Going To a Waypoint (continued) The GPS 126/128’s Highway Page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination, with an emphasis on a straight-line course to the desired waypoint and the distance and direction you are off course. The bearing and distance to a waypoint–along with your current track and speed, are displayed at the top of the screen, with two user-selectable fields shown at the bottom.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 13 2. Use the arrow keypad to move the field highlight to the ‘CANCEL GOTO?’ prompt at the bottom of the page and press F. Clearing a Cluttered Map Display After you’ve used the GPS 126/128 for a few trips, you may find that your map display has become a bit messy from keeping track of your every move. For practice, let’s clean up the screen by clearing the track log (the plot points left on the Map Page) we’ve just created during the Getting Started Tour.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Satellite Page 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 14 Satellite Page Status Field Horizontal Accuracy Skyview Display Signal Strength Indicators The GPS 126/128’s Satellite Page will help you determine which satellites are in view, and whether or not any satellites are being “shaded” or blocked. (See satellites 07 and 19 above).
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 15 Receiver Status and EPE Receiver status is indicated at the top left of the page, with the current horizontal accuracy (EPE, estimated position error, in feet or meters) at the top right. The status will be shown as one of the following conditions: Searching— the GPS 126/128 is looking for any available satellites in view. AutoLocate— the GPS 126/128 is initializing and collecting new almanac data.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE EZinit Prompt and Memory Erase 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 16 EZinit Option Prompt The Satellite Page also provides access to the EZinit prompt whenever a position fix has not been calculated. (The unit must be in searching, AutoLocate, acquiring, simulator, or poor coverage mode.) This allows you to reinitialize the unit (see Appendix A), and is useful if you have traveled over 500 miles with the receiver off and must initialize your new position.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 17 Position Page (continued) Directly below the graphic compass tape are the track and speed fields. Track is the compass direction representing your actual course over the ground, and Speed is how fast you’re moving. Below track and speed are two user-selectable fields. Both user selectable fields can display a variety of information that will aid in navigation The left field offers options for TRIP (default), AVSPD, MXSPD, TTIME, and ELPSD.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Altitude Field & Marking a Position 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 18 Altitude Field When the GPS 126/128 is acquiring satellites or navigating in the 2D mode, the last known altitude is used to compute your position. In cases where the GPS 126/128 has 2D coverage, entering your approximate altitude will enable the receiver to determine a 3D fix. Note: The altitude can not be changed when the GPS 126/128 has a 3D position fix. To enter an altitude: 1.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 19 To add this waypoint to a route: 1. Highlight the ‘Add to route number’ field, and press F. 2. Enter a route number, press F to confirm and press F again to save the waypoint. REFERENCE Position Averaging & Waypoint Pages Position Averaging Function The GPS 126/128 positioning averaging function will help reduce the effects of selective availability when marking a waypoint.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Nearest Waypoints & Waypoint List 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 20 To return to the nearest waypoint page: 1. Highlight ‘DONE?’. 2. Press F. To go to a highlighted list waypoint: 1. Highlight the desired waypoint, and press G. 2. Press F. Waypoint List Page The waypoint list page provides a complete list of all waypoints currently stored in the GPS 126/128 and their respective waypoint symbols. The total number of empty and used waypoints is also indicated.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 21 Waypoint List Page (continued) If you highlight ‘SYMBOL,’ you’ll be asked to select a symbol. 1. select the symbol to be deleted and press F. 2. Press F to confirm the ‘DONE’ prompt, highlight the ‘YES?’ prompt, and press F. REFERENCE Waypoint List & Proximity Waypoints Note: This feature is handy for deleting temporary waypoints created by the TracBack function.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Waypoint Definition & Reference Waypoints 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 22 Waypoint Definition Page Waypoint Name Waypoint Symbol Position Coordinates Reference Waypoint Waypoint Comment Distance from Reference Waypoint Bearing from Reference Waypoint Function Prompts The GPS 126/128’s advanced waypoint planning features allow you to create new waypoints and practice navigation without ever setting foot outside.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 23 Reference Waypoints (cont.) 2. Enter a waypoint name, and press F. 3. Highlight the ‘reference’ field, and press F. 4. Enter a reference waypoint name (or leave the field blank to use your present position), and press F. REFERENCE Waypoint Symbols & Comments 5. Enter the bearing and distance of your new waypoint from the reference waypoint. 6. Press F to confirm the ‘DONE?’ prompt.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Rename, Delete & Scan Waypoints 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 24 Renaming and Deleting Waypoints The rename and delete function fields are located along the bottom of the waypoint definition page. To rename a stored waypoint: 1. Highlight ‘RENAME?’, and press F. 2. Enter the new waypoint name , and press F. 3. Press F to confirm the ‘Yes?’ prompt. To delete a stored waypoint: 1. Highlight ‘DELETE?’, and press F. 2. Highlight the ‘Yes’ prompt, and press F.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 25 Selecting a GOTO Destination The GPS 126/128 provides four ways to navigate to a destination: GOTO, MOB, TracBack, and route navigation. The most basic method of selecting a destination is the GOTO function, which lets you choose any stored waypoint as the destination and quickly sets a direct course from your present position. REFERENCE Select a GOTO & MOB Function To activate the GOTO function: 1. Press G. 2.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE TracBack 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 26 TracBack Navigation GARMIN’s patented TracBack feature allows you to quickly retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver. This feature eliminates the need to mark waypoints along the way and manually create and activate a route back to where you began your trip.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 27 • If there are not enough available waypoints in memory to create a TracBack route, you will be alerted with a ‘waypoint memory full’ message, and the receiver will use any available waypoints to create a TracBack route with an emphasis on the track log closest to the destination (the oldest track log point in memory). • If the ‘Method’ option on the track log setup page is set to a time interval, the TracBack route may not follow your exact path.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 28 Route Navigation The last form of navigating to a destination with the GPS 126/128 is to create a user-defined route. The GPS126/128 lets you create and store up to 20 routes of 30 waypoints each. The route navigation feature lets you plan and navigate a course from one place to another using a set of pre-defined waypoints. Routes are often used when it’s not practical, safe, or possible to navigate a direct course to a particular destination (e.g.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 29 REFERENCE Route Definition Page Route Number Comment Field Desired Track of Leg Route Definition Page Leg Distance Total Distance Copy Field Function Prompts The bottom of the route definition page features ‘function’ fields which let you copy, clear, invert, or activate the displayed route. Routes 1-19 are used as storage routes, with route 0 always serving as the active route you are navigating.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 30 Creating and Navigating Routes To create a route from the route definition page: Using Routes 1. Highlight the ‘route number’ field, and press F. 2. Using the U or D key select an empty route number and press F. 3. Press F to begin entry of a route comment. 4. Enter your comment, and press the F key. 5. Press F to begin entering the first waypoint of your route. 6. Press F again to move to the next waypoint field.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 31 Active Route Page Once a route has been activated, the active route page will display the waypoint sequence of your route with the estimated time enroute (ETE) at your present speed and the distance to each waypoint. As long as you are navigating an active route, the active route page will become part of the main page sequence of the unit.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Editing Routes & On-Route GOTO’s 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 32 Editing Routes A route can be edited anytime after its creation. To edit a route from the active route page or the route definition page: 1. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press F. An on-screen menu of editing choices will appear, with options for reviewing, inserting, deleting, or changing the waypoint field highlighted.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 33 REFERENCE Using the Navigation Pages Once you’ve selected a GOTO destination or activated a TracBack, MOB, or Route, the GPS 126/128 will provide graphic steering guidance to the destination with one of two navigation pages: Highway Page Navigation Pages Compass Page •The Highway Page (default) provides a graphic highway that shows your movement relative to the desired course, with an emphasis on your crosstrack error (the distance and direction you are o
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 34 Selecting a User-Defined Navigation Page (cont.) Navigation Pages User-Selectable Field User-Selectable Field The fields located in the lower corners of both pages are user-selectable fields that allow you to display a variety of navigation values for your trip. To access the user-selectable fields: Use the user-selectable fields to customize the navigation pages.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 35 REFERENCE Using the Highway Page Bearing to Waypoint Distance to Waypoint Track Over Ground Highway Page Speed Over Ground Destination Waypoint CDI Scale Graphic Highway Pointer User Selectable Fields The GPS 126/128’s Highway Page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, with a greater emphasis on the straight-line desired course and the distance and direction you are off course.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Compass Pages 6/15/98 9:51 AM Using the Compass Page Bearing to Waypoint Distance to Waypoint Track Over Ground Speed Compass Ring UserSelectable Field In this example, the compass page indicates that you are traveling in a northerly (334 degrees) direction and the destination waypoint is north (358 degrees) of your current direction of travel.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 37 REFERENCE Map Page The GPS 126/128 features a powerful real-time moving map that does much more than just plot your course and route. The Map Page also provides you with a target cursor that will let you pan ahead to nearby waypoints, determine the distance and bearing to any map position, and mark new waypoints while you navigate.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Zooming, Panning, & Pointing 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 38 Zooming, Panning, and Pointing There are three main functions you can perform from the Map Page: zooming, panning, and pointing, Zooming is increasing or decreasing the display scale of the map. Panning is using a target crosshair and the arrow keypad to “slide” the map window in any direction, including diagonally, to view the surrounding area.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 39 Zooming, Panning, & Pointing (continued REFERENCE To go to a waypoint highlighted on the map: 1. Press the G key.The GOTO waypoint page will appear with the waypoint’s name highlighted. Using the Cursor 2. Press the F key to confirm. To stop panning and display present position: 1. Press the Q key. Using the Cursor to Mark and GOTO Waypoints You may custom tailor the Map Page to show waypoints by any of three options.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Using Cursor & Map/Track Setup 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 40 Zooming, Panning, and Configuring (cont.) From the waypoint definition page, you can also define how each individual waypoint is displayed on the map. The GPS 126/128 displays waypoints as a name with a corresponding symbol (e.g., “nearest fuel” and a gas pump symbol), a symbol only (e.g., a fish symbol), or a 16-character comment and corresponding symbol (e.g., “great view” and the camp site symbol).
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 41 Map Setup Page and Orientation The map setup page lets you select Map Page and satellite sky view (see pg. 14) orientation, as well as specify what items are displayed. The Map and Satellite Pages may be oriented to ‘NORTH UP,’ ‘TRACK UP’ (the direction of current travel), or ‘DTK UP’ (desired track up, or the direction of travel to stay on course). The default setting is track up. REFERENCE Map & Track Setup To change the map orientation: 1.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 42 REFERENCE Track Method Track Log Management The stored track method determines how often positions are stored in the track log. The default setting is automatic, which will store a track based on resolution. This setting gives the most efficient use of track memory and provides the best TracBack route. To change the method to record points based on a specific time interval: 1. Highlight the ‘METHOD’ field, and press F. 2.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 43 Menu Page The GPS 126/128’s Menu Page provides access to additional pages (submenus) that are used to select and customize operation and navigation setup. These eight pages are divided into categories by function. We’ve already gone over the waypoint and route management pages in their respective sections. Let’s review the rest of these pages as they appear on the Menu Page.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Interface Setup & DGPS 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 44 Interface Setup The GPS 126/128’s interface page lets you specify the formats for connecting external devices. There are six options: GRMN/GRMN, None/None, RTCM/None, RTCM/NMEA, NMEA/NMEA, and None/NMEA. Each option lists the input format first, followed by the output format. To select I/O format: 1. Highlight the I/O field, and press F. 2. Select the desired setting, and press F.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 45 To enter a DGPS beacon frequency: REFERENCE 1. Highlight the ‘freq’ field, and press F. 2. Enter the desired frequency, and press F. DGPS Interface 3. Highlight the ‘rate’ field, and press F. 4. Select the desired transmission rate, and press F. Note: The ‘freq’ and ‘rate’ fields are active only when the interface is set to RTCM/NMEA.
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE System Setup, Date/Time & Time Format 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 46 System Setup The system setup page is used to select the operating mode, time offset, and screen preferences. The GPS 126/128 has two operating modes: • Normal Mode operates the unit using satellite tracking information. • Simulator Mode allows you to operate the unit without acquiring satellites, and is ideal for practicing or entering waypoints and routes while at home. To select an operating mode: 1.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 47 Screen Contrast The GPS 126/128 has adjustable screen contrast controlled by an on-screen bar scale. To set the screen contrast from the Menu Page: REFERENCE Screen Contrast & Backlighting 1. Highlight the ‘contrast’ field, and press F. 2. Adjust the bar scale to the desired contrast, and press F. Note: The screen contrast can also be adjusted by pressing the rocker keypad while viewing the Satellite Page (see pg. 13).
126/128 Manual (new) REFERENCE Datums, CDI Settings, & Measurement 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 48 User Grid Option The user grid option lets you create a user-defined position format by establishing factors such as longitude of origin, scale, and false Easting or Northing. To define a user grid: 1. Select ‘User Grid’, and press F. Enter values for longitude origin, scale, false Easting and Northing, then press F. Highlight ‘SAVE?’, and press F.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 49 To change the unit of measure: 1. Highlight the ‘units’ field, and press F. 2. Select the desired unit of measure, and press F. Speed Filter REFERENCE Speed Filter and Magnetic Heading The speed filter allows you to determine how the GPS 126/128 responds to changes in track or ground speed. Three settings are available: automatic, on, or off.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 50 REFERENCE Alarms Setup Alarms Setup The alarms setup page is used to set the three alarms available on the GPS 126/128: the anchor drag alarm, arrival alarm, and CDI alarm. The anchor drag alarm will sound if your boat has moved outside a range measured from a central point (your position). The arrival alarm sounds when you are approaching a waypoint and have reached the user defined distance.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 51 Navigation Simulator The GPS 126/128’s simulator mode lets you practice all aspects of its operation without active satellite acquisition. You can plan and practice trips, enter new waypoints and routes, and save them for use during normal operation. REFERENCE Navigation Simulator To activate the simulator: 1. From the Menu Page, highlight ‘SYSTEM SETUP’, and press F. 2. Highlight the ‘mode’ field, and press F. 3. Select ‘Simulator?’, and press F.
126/128 Manual (new) APPENDIX A Initialization 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 52 Initializing for First-Time Use The GPS 126/128 typically acquires a position so fast that initialization is automatic. However, initialization will be necessary for the following: • After memory loss • When the receiver has been moved more than 500 miles with the power off Additionally, it may be necessary to initialize the unit the first time you use it, if it does not acquire a fix in a few minutes.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:51 AM Page 53 To initialize the receiver: 1. If the ‘country’ option is not highlighted, press theD key repeatedly to move the field highlight to the ‘COUNTRY’ option. APPENDIX A Initialization 2. Press the F key. 3. Use the D key to scroll through the list options until the country of your present position appears. 4. Use theU key to highlight the country/state/region you’re in.
126/128 Manual (new) APPENDIX B Installation 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 54 Mounting the GPS 126 The GARMIN GPS 126 should be mounted in an exposed location with an unobstructed view of the sky. The unit comes with a gimbal bracket that can be used to surface mount the unit. When choosing a location for the display unit, make sure you consider the following conditions: • There should be at least 2” (5 cm) clearance behind the case to allow connection of the power/data cable.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 55 Mounting the GPS 128 The GPS128’s compact case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station. The unit comes with a gimbal mount that can be used for surface, overhead, or flush mounting the unit. When choosing a location for the display unit, make sure you consider the following conditions: APPENDIX B Installation • There should be at least 2” (5 cm) clearance behind the case to allow connection of the power/data cable.
126/128 Manual (new) Appendix b 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 56 To flush mount the GPS 128: Installation The GPS 126/128 can be mounted flush with a flat panel of .08-.52” thickness using the cam lobe feature on its mounting bracket. 1. Cut a 4.15” W x 4.67” H hole in panel. 2. Place GPS 128 into hole from the front until its flange rests against the mounting surface. 3. From the back side of the panel, loosely attach the bracket such that the slot in the ratchet area points away from the mounting panel. 4.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 57 Mounting the GPS 128 antenna The antenna should be mounted in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky in all directions to ensure the best reception. Avoid mounting the antenna where it will be shaded by the boats superstructure, a radome antenna, or mast. Sailboat users should avoid mounting the antenna high on the mast to prevent inaccurate speed readings caused by excessive heeling.
126/128 Manual (new) APPENDIX C Specifications & Wiring 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 58 The GPS 126/128 is constructed of high quality materials and should not require user maintenance. Should your unit ever need repair, please take it to an authorized GARMIN service center or contact the GARMIN customer service department. The GPS 126/128 has no user serviceable parts. Never attempt any repairs yourself. To protect your GPS, never allow gasoline or other solvents to come in contact with the case or screen.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 59 APPENDIX C Connecting the power/data cable The power/data cable connects the GPS 126/128 system to a 10-40 volt DC power source and provides interface capabilities for connecting NMEA devices and an external alarm The diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Specifications & Wiring To connect the GPS 126/128 to a power source: 1. Connect the RED harness lead to the positive side of a 10-40 volt DC power source.
126/128 Manual (new) APPENDIX D Messages & Time Offsets 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 60 The GPS 126/128 uses a flashing on-screen message indicator to alert you to important information. Whenever the message indicator appears, press PAGE to view the message page. There are two types of messages: temporary alerts and condition alerts. Temporary alerts are cleared from the message page after viewing, while condition alerts remain until the condition has been resolved.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 61 APPENDIX D Messages & Time Offsets Stored Data was Lost—All waypoints, routes, time and almanac data has been lost due to internal battery failure or clearing the receiver’s memory. Transfer has been Completed—The receiver is finished uploading or downloading information to the connected device. WPT Memory is Full—You have used all 500 waypoints in the GPS 126/128. Delete unwanted waypoints to make room for new entries.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 62 APPENDIX E Map Datums Adindan Afgooye AIN EL ABD ‘70 Anna 1 Ast ‘65 ARC 1950 ARC 1960 Ascnsn Isld ‘58 Astro B4 Sorol Astro Bcn “E” Astro Dos 71/4 Astr Stn ‘52 Astrln Geod ‘66 Astrln Geod ‘84 Austria Bellevue (IGN) Bermuda 1957 Bogata Observ Campo Inchspe Canton Ast ‘66 Cape Cape Canavrl Carthage CH-1903 Chatham 1971 Chua Astro Corrego Alegr Djakarta Dos 1968 62 The following list shows the map datums available for the GPS 126/128 Menu page abbreviations a
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM Mahe 1971- Mahe Island Marco Astro- Salvage Island Massawa- Eritrea (Ethiopia) Merchich- Morocco Midway Astro ‘61- Midway Minna- Nigeria North American 1927- Alaska North American 1927Bahamas (excluding San Salvador Island) NAD27 Canada North American 1927Canada and Newfoundland NAD27 Canal Zone North Am. 1927- Canal Zone NAD27 Caribbn North American 1927Caribbean (Barbados, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dom. Rep.
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 64 APPENDIX F Index A Activating a Route . . . . . .30 Active Route Page . . . . . .31 Altitude (ALT) . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Antenna Installation . . . . .57 AutoLocate™ Mode . . . . .52 Average Speed (AVSPD) . .17 E Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . 15, 47 Beacon Receiver Setup 44, 45 Bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 4 EPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 EZinit . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 52 Editing Routes . . . . . . . . .
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 65 APPENDIX F Index M Magnetic Heading . . . . . .49 Man Overboard . . . . . . . .25 Map Cursor . . . . . . . . . . .37 Map Datums . . . . . . .48, 62 Map Orientation . . . .40, 41 Map Page . . . . . . . . . 10, 37 Map Setup . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Marking a Position . . . .8, 18 Maximum Speed (MXSPD) 17 Menu Page . . . . . . . . . .7, 43 Memory Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Messages . . . . . . . . . . 60, 61 N NMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM APPENDIX f Index U Units of Measure . . . . . . .48 User-defined route . . . . . .30 User Grid . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Using the Keypad . . . . . . .5 Using the Position Page . . .9 V Velocity Made Good (VMG) 3 W Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Waypoint Comments . . . .23 Waypoint Definition . . . . .22 Waypoint List . . . . . . . . . 20 Waypoint Pages . . . . . . . .19 Waypoint Symbols . . 23, 39 Web Site Address . . . . . . . .i Z Zooming . . . . . . . .
126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 67 LIMITED WARRANTY GARMIN International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs.
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126/128 Manual (new) 6/15/98 9:52 AM Page 70 ® © 1997 GARMIN International 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS USA 66062 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. - Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park, Romsey, UK SO51 9AQ GARMIN (Asia) Corp., 4th Fl., No. 1, Lane 45, Pao-Hsing Road, Hsin Tein, Taiwan R.O.C. Part Number 190-00151-00 Rev.
