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Introduction Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the easiest-to-use fixed-mount GPS trackplotters available! The GARMIN GPS 152 utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN GPS to create an unsurpassed marine navigation system. Preface and Registration To get the most out of your new GARMIN unit, take the time to read this owner’s manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual is divided into two parts for your convenience.
Introduction FCC Compliance Statement FCC Compliance The GPS 152 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPS 152, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. GARMIN grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in GARMIN.
LIMITED WARRANTY This GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, GARMIN will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
Designed for detailed electronic trackplotting capability, the GARMIN GPS 152 is a powerful device that can give you the navigation information you need.
Introduction Packing List 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. Standard Package: • GPS 152 Unit • GA 29 External Antenna and 30-ft. cable* • Power/Data Cable • Mount with 2 knobs • Owner’s Manual • Quick Reference Card * Not included with package containing the internal antenna. vi 152 Manual Intro.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-viii Preface and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Warranty and Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction “How To” Index + The list to the right is provided to help you quickly find some of the more important procedures you will use on your new GPS 152. viii 152 Manual Intro.indd viii TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Access the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 53 Adjust screen contrast and/or backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Change the displayed time (zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MENU Key The MENU key displays a menu of options for the current page. Press twice to display the Main Menu. Getting Started Keypad Usage POWER/BACKLIGHT/CONTRAST Key The POWER/BACKLIGHT/CONTRAST key turns ON/OFF the unit and display illumination. PAGE Key The PAGE key selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page. NAV/MOB Key The NAV/MOB key displays the Go To and Follow navigation menu.
Getting Started Selecting Options How To Select Options and Enter Data Before moving ahead into the features of the GPS 152, you will need to learn basic operations. We strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPS 152 to fit your requirements. Use the ENTER/MARK key and ARROW KEYPAD to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate your selections.
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 GPS 152’s 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 GPS 152. The GPS 152 Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the unit and performing various navigation tasks. It’s a good idea to keep the Quick Reference Guide nearby whenever you’re operating your new GPS 152.
To graphically initialize the GPS 152: 1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD until the ‘GPS’ tab is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. Getting Started Initializing the Receiver 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Initialize Position’ and press ENTER/MARK to initialize the receiver from the map. The Initialize Position Page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. 3.
Getting Started Power On/ Screen Contrast GPS 152 Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPS 152 is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides convenient control of many advanced features from the screen display. This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode. Once you’re familiar with the main pages and functions of the unit, use the reference section for instructions on performing specific tasks and functions.
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 Main Pages/ Map Page The GPS 152’s system displays five main pages: the Map Page, Compass Page, Highway Page, Active Route Page and Numbers 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. Map Page Compass Page Highway Page PAGE Active Route Page Numbers Page QUIT To continue the tour, move to the Map Page. To scroll to the next page in sequence: 1. Press the PAGE key.
Getting Started The Map Page 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 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 3-digit waypoint name/number (001), symbol (dot), and position. You can leave the name as the auto-assigned number, but for this exercise, change the name to ‘DOCK’. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint name field (001) and press ENTER/MARK.
Going to a Destination Getting Started GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver’s steering guidance and map displays. You’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 left side of the keypad below the PAGE key, is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint, a route to navigate, or start a TracBack.
Getting Started Simulated Tour Simulated Tour To activate the practice route stored in memory for navigation: 1. Press NAV/MOB. The option list page will appear. (If you 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 ‘GPS TOUR’ route highlighted. 4.
You’ll now have a clearer picture of the route you are navigating. Press the IN key to zoom in to the 2 nm scale. Now that you’ve zoomed in a little closer to your route, you can pan ahead of your vessel with the cursor to review map items and create on-screen waypoints. Try moving the cursor to highlight the ‘TOUR3’ waypoint— just use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor as close as possible to the waypoint. (To move the cursor in small increments, try a series of short key presses.
Getting Started Compass/Highway Pages Current Destination Data Fields Now that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’s move on to the GPS 152 navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. The GPS 152 features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway. The Compass Page is first.
To stay on course, simply steer toward the center of the highway or “keep it on the road”. The four default data fields on the right side of the page indicate speed and distance to the next destination (or the next waypoint in a route), along with a pointer arrow which points the next waypoint and the compass track you are heading. Use the Highway Page as your primary navigation page (in lieu of the Compass Page) when your main concern is following a defined course.
Getting Started Data Fields/ Main Menu Page You may choose from 28 different types of data. Submenu Tabs Data fields on the main pages (except the Active Route Page) may also be configured to display any of 28 different information categories (see pages 22-23 for the complete list). On the Numbers Page, change the ‘POINTER’ field to ‘POSITION’. To change a data field: 1. Press the MENU key to display the Numbers Page options. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Change Data Fields’ and press ENTER/MARK.
To select the Track submenu tab: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Trk’ tab on the Main Menu page. You will see the options for the Track tab appear to the right of the Main Menu list. 2. Press RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Active’ tab. Getting Started Deleting Track Logs/ Powering Off Unit The Track Log Page allows you to specify whether to record a track plot, define how it is recorded and save your current track log.
Reference Map Page Map Page User Waypoint Navaids Data Fields Boat Icon Map Scale , If MapSource Points of Interest or other MapSource data is loaded into the unit, the tides, cities and marine navaids will be deleted from the system. Check the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com) for updates to reinstall the original factory-loaded data. The GPS 152’s Map Page provides a display of plotting and navigational data.
As you move the cursor, the distance and bearing from your present position to the cursor will be displayed in the data window, along with the cursor’s position coordinates. When you zoom in cursor mode, the cursor will be centered on the screen. When the cursor is stationary, a fixed coordinate position will appear in the position field, and the distance and bearing from your present position will change as your boat moves.
Reference Creating Waypoints with the Map Page Cursor The cursor may also be used to create new waypoints directly from the map. To create a waypoint with the cursor on a open map location: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired map position. 2. Press and quickly release the ENTER/MARK key to capture the cursor location (pressing and holding the ENTER/MARK key will capture the current location, not the cursor’s location). 3. The ‘New Map Waypoint’ window will appear.
Map Page Options Many features of the GPS 152 are menu driven. Each of the main pages has an options menu, allowing you to customize the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special features that specifically relate to that page. The data window (located at the right of the Map, Compass and Highway pages, and the entire screen on the Numbers page) provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data field may be configured to display any one of 28 data options.
Reference Map Page Options • Measure Distance — allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display. To measure the Bearing/Distance 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. Bearing Distance 2. Move the cursor to the desired reference point (the point that you want to measure from) and press ENTER/MARK. 3.
• DIST TO NEXT – Distance to next waypoint • ELEVATION – Elevation (altitude) above/below MSL (Mean Sea Level) • ETA AT DEST – Estimated Time of Arrival to final waypoint • ETA AT NEXT – Estimated Time of Arrival to next waypoint • GPS ACCURACY – Estimated accuracy of the GPS position • MAX SPEED – Fastest speed the unit has traveled • MOV AVG SPEED – Average moving speed • MOV TRIP TIMER – Time unit has been moving for a trip • OFF COURSE – Distance and direction from desired track • POINTER – Arrow points
Reference Map Page Options • Configure Map — jumps to the Map tab of the Main Menu, allowing you to configure the map display to your preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. The map configuration option uses a ‘file tab’ feature, making it easier to organize the various settings for ease of use. To change a map setup feature: 1. From the Map Page menu, highlight the ‘Configure Map’ option and press ENTER/MARK. 2.
Following are details on each of the settings in the Map setup file tabs: General Tab Detail — Most, More, Normal, Less, Least: controls how much map detail you will see. This setting only applies to any map feature set to “Auto.” Those features which have a specified scale or are turned “Off” are unaffected by this setting.
Reference Map Setup Menu Options From the map setup page, you can access the following menu options: Map Page Options/ Compass Page • Restore Defaults — restores settings back to factory settings for the selection highlighted. • Restore All Map Defaults — restores settings back to factory settings for all tabs. To restore defaults for map settings: 1. From the Map tab in the Main Menu, highlight the tab or setup feature you want to restore settings to and press MENU. 2.
, Reference The bearing pointer and/or compass ring may point in various directions when you are stationary or at very low speeds. Once you start moving, the pointer will be correct. Compass Page/ Highway Page The GPS 152’s Compass Page features a menu page that provides access to data field and simulator options. You may start and stop the simulator from this page. The data window, located on the right side of the page, provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data.
Reference Highway Page To change the highway perspective scale: 1. Press the IN or OUT key to select the desired setting. The GPS 152’s Highway options page allows you to define the data fields and select which waypoints are displayed on screen. The data fields, located on the right side of the page, provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data field may be configured to display any one of 28 data options (Change Data Fields).
Active Route Page Whenever you activate a route in the GPS 152 system, the Active Route page will show each waypoint of the active route, along with various, user-selectable types of data. For additional details on the Active Route Page, see page 52. Reference Active Route Page/ Numbers Page Numbers Page The Numbers Page allows quick and easy viewing of different types of data in a user-configurable layout.
Reference Creating Waypoints Creating Waypoints The GARMIN GPS 152 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. If you are receiving valid sonar NMEA input (page 83) , the depth field will automatically fill in. Otherwise, you must manually enter a depth. 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.
Reference Creating Waypoints To create a new waypoint from a map feature: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired map feature. 2. Press the ENTER/MARK key to capture the cursor location. An Information page for that map feature will appear. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Create Waypt’ and press ENTER/MARK. 3. The ‘New Waypoint’ page will appear. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol based on the map feature, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER/MARK.
Reference Reviewing and Editing Waypoints Once you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be modified, reviewed, renamed, moved or deleted at any time through the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit pages. Editing Waypoints To access the Waypoint Review page: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired waypoint on the Map Page. Symbol Name 2. Press ENTER/MARK to display the Waypoint Review page. To access the Waypoint Edit page: 1. Press MENU twice to view the Main Menu.
Reference Editing Waypoints On the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit pages, you may also delete the selected waypoint, view the waypoint on the map, and move the waypoint on the map. To delete a waypoint: 1. On the Waypoint Review/Waypoint Edit page for the selected waypoint, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Delete’ and press ENTER/MARK. With ‘OK’ highlighted, press ENTER/MARK again to confirm the deletion. To view and move the waypoint on the map: 1.
‘By Name’ Waypoints List The ‘By Name’ submenu of the Waypoint tab displays a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory. From the By Name list, you may review, edit, rename or delete individual waypoints, or delete all user waypoints. The total number of stored and available waypoints is displayed at the bottom of the By Name page, with the stored waypoints arranged in numerical/alphabetical order. Reference Waypoint Lists To scroll through and review the ‘By Name’ waypoints list: 1.
Reference Waypoint Lists To delete an individual waypoint from the list: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press MENU. 2. Highlight ‘Delete Waypoint’ and press ENTER/MARK. 3. With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENTER/MARK key to confirm the deletion. To delete waypoints by symbol: 1. From the ‘By Name’ tab, highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press the MENU key, then select ‘Delete By Symbol’ and press ENTER/MARK. 2.
To scroll through and review the ‘Nearest’ waypoint list: 1. With the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘Wpt’ tab from the Main Menu page and then highlight ‘Nearest’. Reference Waypoint Lists 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. See page 33-34 for detailed information on reviewing and editing waypoints. 4. With ‘Next’ highlighted, press ENTER/MARK to return to the list.
Reference Waypoint Lists To add a proximity waypoint: 1. On the Proximity submenu, press MENU. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Add Waypoint’ and press ENTER/MARK. The ‘Select Waypoint’ screen appears. 2. To select a waypoint from the lists, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired waypoint from the ‘By Name’ or ‘Nearest’ waypoint lists. The Waypoint Review page will appear for the selected waypoint. With ‘OK’ highlighted, press ENTER/MARK to confirm. To select a waypoint from the map, press MENU.
Going to a Destination Using the NAV/MOB key, the GPS 152 provides four ways to navigate to a destination: Go To Waypoint, Follow Route, Follow Track (TracBack), and MOB (Man OverBoard) navigation. Once you are actively navigating, you will see a straight line that always runs from your current location to the destination. The easiest method is the ‘Go To’ function, which lets you select a destination waypoint and quickly sets a direct course from your present position.
Reference Going to a Destination Graphically Selecting a ‘Go To’ A graphical ‘Go To’ may be used to select one of three items from the map display: an existing waypoint, an on-screen map item (roads, rivers, cities, navaids, etc.), or a new map point (non-map item). If you are selecting a map item as the ‘Go To’ destination, the GPS 152 will automatically use the name of the map item, but the point will not be stored in the waypoint list. See page 32 for creating waypoints using map features.
TracBack Navigation (Follow Track) The second method of navigating to a destination is by using the TracBack feature. TracBack 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: TracBack Navigation Default Track name Total number of points 1. Press the NAV/MOB key, then highlight the ‘Follow Track’ option and press ENTER/MARK. 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.
MOB The GPS 152’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: Reference MOB: Man OverBoard 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 Creating Routes Creating Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. The GARMIN GPS 152 system lets you create and store up to 20 reversible routes (numbered 1-20), with up to 30 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modified in two ways. One 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.
To create a route graphically from the Route Edit map page: 1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Rte’ tab and press the MENU key to display the route options page. Reference Creating Routes 3. Select the ‘New Route’ option and press ENTER/MARK. 4. Press MENU, highlight ‘Create on Map’ and press ENTER/MARK. 5.
Reference Route List Page Route List Page The GPS 152 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 inverted to navigate from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint.
To delete all routes: Reference 1. From the Route List, press MENU. 2. Highlight ‘Delete All’ and press ENTER/MARK. Highlight “OK” and press ENTER/MARK again to confirm the deletion. Route Review Page Route Review Page Route Name Data Fields Once you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you to review and modify the route displayed. To access the Route Review page: 1. Press MENU twice, highlight the ‘Rte’ tab. 2. Highlight the name of the route you wish to review and press ENTER/MARK.
Reference Route Review Page On the Route Review page, you may review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list: To review individual route points: 1. Highlight the desired point and press ENTER/MARK. 2. If the point is a waypoint, the Waypoint Review page will appear. You may edit the waypoint name, symbol, coordinates, and depth (see page 33 for more information on editing waypoints).
To review a route point: 1. Highlight the ‘Review’ option and press ENTER/MARK. The Waypoint Review page will appear if the route point is a waypoint, and the Information page will appear if the route point is a map item. with ‘OK’ highlighted, press ENTER/MARK again when done. Reference Editing Routes To remove a route point: 1. Highlight the ‘Remove’ option and press ENTER/MARK. To move a route point: 1. Highlight the ‘Move’ option and press ENTER/MARK.
Reference Editing Routes The GPS 152’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 on which you want to insert the new waypoint (the route leg will highlight and change to a dotted line when the leg is selected) and press ENTER/MARK. The letters “INS” will appear below the cursor and the route leg will stretch as you move the cursor. 2.
To remove a point from a route: 1. From the Route Review or Active Route pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the point to remove and press MENU. Reference Editing Routes 2. Highlight ‘Remove Waypoint’ and press ENTER/MARK. Invert — The Invert function will reverse the route you choose. To invert a route: 1. From the Route Review page or Active Route page, press MENU. 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Invert’ and press ENTER/MARK.
Reference Active Route Page Active Route Page When you have activated a route in the GPS 152 system, the Active Route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, distance and choice of selectable data fields for each point from your present position (just like the Route Review page). The current destination point, the ‘active’ point, is marked with an arrow icon.
Main Menu Page Reference The GPS 152’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 GPS 152’s system, and is accessed through the MENU key. See pages 2-3 for additional instructions changing settings and entering data. Main Menu To access the Main Menu Page: 1. Press MENU twice. To select a menu tab from the Main Menu page: 1.
Reference Main Menu: Track Tab Active Track Tab • • • • • • Units — Defines position format, datum, heading, and units of measure. Com (Communication)— Has interface settings for use with a PC or second device. Alrm (Alarm)— Sets up alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off course, and clock. Celes (Celestial) — Shows sun/moon time cycles and positions. GPS — Shows satellite status, accuracy, control simulator, initialize position. Tide — Displays 12 hour tide chart with levels and times.
• Interval — Defines the frequency for recording the track plot. 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.
Trip Tab — Displays Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed, Total Average speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving Time, Total Time, and Odometer. Reference Main Menu: Trip, Time and Pages Tabs To reset data in the Trip tab: 1. Press MENU, then highlight ‘Reset Trip’, ‘Reset Odometer’, ‘Reset Max Spd (speed)’, or ‘Reset All’ and press ENTER/MARK.
Map Tab — See pages 24-26. Sys (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), ‘Key and Alarm’ (sounds for key presses and alarms/messages). • Speed Filter — Averages speed-readings.
Reference Main Menu: Units Tab , The Units tab settings will affect how navigation information is displayed on the GPS 152. 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 GPS 152 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 58).
Reference Main Menu: Com Tab Com Tab Serial Data Formats Com (Communication) Tab — Lets you control the input/output format used when connecting your GPS 152 to external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, another Garmin GPS 152, etc. Six format settings are available for serial data transfer: • Garmin Data Transfer — The proprietary format used to upload/download MapSource data, exchange waypoint, route, track, almanac, and proximity data with a PC or another GARMIN GPS 152.
If the ‘Garmin DGPS’ format is selected, additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver directly from your GPS 152. 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. To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency: Reference Main Menu: Com Tab 1.
Reference Main Menu: Com and Alarm Tabs Alarm Tab 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 foreign equivalent), or see their web site at http://www.navcen.uscg.mil/.
Celes (Celestial) Tab — Displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon phase, and the approximate sky view 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 waypoint location. You may also select a different date and/or time, and change the sky view orientation to ‘North Up’ or ‘Track Up’.
GPS Tab — Provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, accuracy, and receiver status. The status information will give you an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment. The sky view and signal strength bars indicate what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked. The signal strength is shown on a bar graph for each satellite, with the satellite number below.
WAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolutely clear view of the sky and works best when there are no nearby obstructions such as buildings, mountains, etc. WAAS satellites will be numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your GPS 152. Initial reception of the WAAS signal may take up to 15-20 minutes, then 1-2 minutes afterwards.
Reference • 3D Navigation — At least four satellites with good geometry have been acquired and your position is now being calculated in latitude, longitude and altitude. ‘3D Differential Navigation’ will appear when you are receiving DGPS or WAAS corrections in 3D mode and a ‘D’ will show on the strength bar of satellites being corrected. • Poor GPS Coverage — The receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix.
The GPS 152’s GPS Tab features an options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the GPS Tab. To display the GPS Tab options: 1. Press MENU. Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab To select a menu option: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired option and press ENTER/MARK. The following menu options are available on the GPS Tab: • Start/Stop Simulator — Allows you to enable/disable the Simulator mode. • Enable/Disable WAAS — Toggles the WAAS capability of the receiver on or off.
Reference Main Menu: Tide Tab 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. The top of the page displays the tide station being referenced, to the right, the date.
To select the nearest tide station from you current location: 1. From the “Tide” tab, press MENU, then using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Nearest Tide Station’ and press ENTER/MARK. The name of the closest station will appear in the ‘For’ field. You must be within 100 miles of a ‘tide station to use the ‘Nearest Tide Station’ option. If you are not within this range, you will see a message “No Tide Stations For That Area.” Use the ‘Select From Map’ option and select a location closer to a tide station.
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 set up 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, 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 Map 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 + A simple way to determine your local time offset is how many hours you are behind or ahead of UTC (also called ‘Greenwich’ or ‘zulu’ time).
The GPS 152 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 74 152 Manual Part 2.indd 74 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 the 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 ‘65- Cocos I.
Appendix D Map Datums NAD27 Central NAD27 CONUS North Am. 1927- Mean Value (CONUS) NAD27 Cuba North American 1927- Cuba NAD27 Grnland Kandawala North American 1927-Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) Kandawala- Sri Lanka North American 1927- Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) Kergueln Islnd Kerguelen Island NAD27 Mexico N. American 1927- Mexico Kertau 1948 West Malaysia, Singapore NAD27 San Sal North American 1927- San Salvador Island L.C.
Altitude— Height above mean sea level (MSL). Avg 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. Dist to Dest— The ‘great circle’ distance from present position to a GOTO destination, or the final waypoint in a route.
Appendix E Navigation Terms BRG TRK F OF SP EE D SE UR CO DES IR TRA ED CK 'FROM' WAYPOINT DIS NORTH NORTH TAN CE TO DES TINA TIO N DESTINATION WAYPOINT 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’.
Physical Specifications Size: Weight: Display: Case: Temp. Range: 5.0" W x 4.9" H x 2.5" D (13.4 x 12.5 x 6.1 cm) Less than 1 pound (454 g) 4.0" diagonal (10.2 cm) high-contrast, 4-level gray FSTN with adjustable backlighting (160 x 100 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 WAAS capable receiver Acquisition Times: Warm: Approx.
Appendix G Antenna Installation Installing the GPS 152 The GPS 152 must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. If you have the GPS 152 with the built-in internal bail mount antenna, you may skip this section and proceed to the next page. For units purchased with the external GA 29 antenna, follow the instructions below.
Mounting the GPS 152 Unit The GPS 152’s compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station. The unit comes with a gimbal bracket and may be surface mounted or flush mounted. When choosing a location for the display unit, make sure you consider the following conditions: Appendix G Unit Installation • 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 Unit Installation The GPS 152 with external antenna can be flush mounted on a flat panel of .08-.52” thickness using the cam lobe feature on its mounting bracket To flush mount the GPS 152 unit: 1. Cut a 4.25”W x 4.25”H (108 x 108 mm) hole in the panel. 2. Place the GPS 152 into the hole from the front until the flange rests against the mounting surface. 3. From the back of the panel, loosely attach the bracket such that the slot in the ratchet area points away from the mounting panel.
Connecting the Power/Data The power/data cable connects the GPS 152 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. The replacement fuse is an AGC/3AG - 1.5 Amp fuse.
Appendix H Advanced NMEA Setup NMEA Interface If you are going to interface the GPS 152 with another piece of equipment (such as a radar or autopilot), the unit needs 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 two seconds to update. To activate the NMEA data: 1. With the GPS 152 turned on, press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
A Accessories .........................................................vi Accuracy ......................................................65-66 Accuracy Circle ..................................................25 Active Route Page ...................................15, 29, 52 Active Track Log ...........................................54-55 Advanced NMEA Setup .....................................84 Alarms ...............................................................62 Anchor Drag Alarm ...................
Appendix I Index I Installation .................................................80-83 Interface Formats ............................................60 Interfacing ......................................60-62, 83, 84 K Keypad Usage ....................................................1 L Language Selection ..........................................57 Limited Warranty .............................................iv Loran TD ...................................................22, 70 Loran TD Setup ..............
Inserting/Adding Points ......................49-50 Inverting/Reversing ..................................51 Naming ....................................................47 Planning ..................................................51 Removing Points .....................48, 49, 50-51 Reviewing Points ................................48, 49 Trip Planning Data Fields .........................47 S Satellite Sky View ...........................................5, 64 Saved Tracks ...................................
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