GPS Tracker User Manual
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GPS Tracker User Manual
WARNINGS USE GOOD JUDGEMENT This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for navigating. USE CARE The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS. The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS satellites made by the U.S.
Table of Contents Introduction ............................... 1 Packing List ............................................ 1 Features of Your GPS Tracker .................... 2 Conventions Used in the Manual ............... 2 Getting Started/Initialize ............ 3 GPS Tracker Description ........................... 3 Receiver Accuracy ................................... 3 GPS Tracker Receiver .............................. 4 Using the Keypad....................................
Basic Operation ....................... 13 Power Up Sequence .............................. 13 Navigation Screens ............................... 13 Using the Status Screen .......................... 14 Selecting Temp Units and Calibration in your Status Screen ............................. 15 Using the Position Screen ....................... 16 Viewing Secondary Coordinate System from the Position Screen ......................... 16 Automatic Averaging in the Position Screen ...............................
Setting the Speed Average ..................... 29 Using the Time Screen ........................... 29 Selecting Time Format ............................ 30 Saving a Waypoint ............................... 30 Saving Your Position Fix with a Receiver-Generated Name ..................... 30 Saving Your Position Fix with a User-Created Name ............................... 31 Creating a Waypoint ............................. 31 Creating a GOTO ................................. 32 Working with Waypoints .....
Changing a Waypoint in a Route ..... 40 Adding a Waypoint at the End of a Route ......................................... 41 Deleting a Waypoint in a Route ........ 41 Saving a Route ............................... 42 Activating/Deactivating a Route.............. 42 Reversing a Route.................................. 43 Using Plot View in a Route...................... 43 Deleting a Route ................................... 43 Working with Map ‘N Track ................... 44 Auxiliary Functions ............
Selecting Map Datum ............................ 55 Selecting Elevation Mode ....................... 55 Selecting Time Format ............................ 56 Selecting NAV Units .............................. 57 Selecting North Reference ...................... 57 Selecting Light Timer .............................. 58 Selecting the Beeper .............................. 58 Selecting Personalize ............................. 59 Selecting Clear Memory ........................ 59 Selecting NMEA ................
Accessories .............................. 77 Antenna Removal .................... 78 Glossary .................................. 79 Index.......................................
Introduction 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the GPS Tracker. Since introducing the world’s very first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989, Magellan has led the way with innovative GPS products to meet a wide range of positioning and navigation needs. The GPS Tracker is a portable GPS receiver with a high-resolution, large display. With a powerful 12-channel receiver and detachable signal-sensitive antenna, this pocket sized unit provides signal reception for sure tracking.
Features of Your GPS Tracker • Powerful 12-channel receiver. • Large ultra-sharp display. • Detachable super sensitive antenna for superior tracking. • Industry record - 30 hours of continuous battery life. • Backlit display. • Rugged, durable and waterproof. Conventions Used in this Manual The Basic Operaton section of this manual is designed to assist you in the use of your GPS Tracker.
Getting Started/Initialize 2 This section shows you how to begin using your GPS Tracker for the first time. After a brief description of the receiver, it discusses: • Installing batteries. • First time use, initializing the receiver. • Usage. GPS Tracker Description The GPS Tracker has a large, high-resolution display, a detachable antenna for exceptional tracking and stores up to 500 waypoints.
GPS Tracker Receiver Detachable Quadrifilar Antenna Display ENTER key GOTO key MENU key QUIT key POWER key NAV key ARROW PAD MARK key LIGHT key Water Seal Battery Caps 4 Magellan GPS Tracker
Using the Keypad LIGHT - Turns back light off and on and offers two levels of brightness adjustable with consecutive presses of the light key. PWR ENTER QUIT PWR - Turns the receiver on and off. ENTER - Selects menu items, confirms changes and initiates certain functions. QUIT - Cancels the operation of the last key pressed. ARROW PAD - Scrolls through screens, menus and enters alphanumeric information. Up/Down Arrows scroll through the alphanumeric characters.
Installing the Batteries The GPS Tracker uses four AA alkaline batteries that are installed from the bottom of the receiver. Use the rings to unscrew the water seal battery caps. Insert the batteries into the battery tubes, with the positive end first, two batteries in each side, and screw the battery caps until securely closed.
Using your GPS Tracker The constellation of 24 GPS satellites circling the globe is in constant motion. Before your receiver can tell you where you are, it needs to know where the satellites are relative to itself. It does this with the use of an internal almanac, where it has stored in memory a general location for each of the satellites. The almanac tells the receiver which satellites are in view, based on the time, date and location of the receiver.
Holding the Receiver GPS Tracker is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. Hold the receiver in the palm of your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky. First Time Use - Initializing the Receiver You do not need to initialize your receiver each time you use it unless the receiver’s memory has been cleared or if it has been transported more than 300 miles while turned off. Turn the Receiver On To turn your GPS Tracker on, press PWR.
Input Location Information A screen is displayed with a list of geographical regions. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight the region where you are located and press ENTER. As you proceed with the initialization process, you can press QUIT at any time to return to the previous screen or field. REGION ENTER COORD USA AMERICAS EUROPE ASIA EAST ASIA WEST AUSTRALIA AFRICA PACIFIC A list of countries, provinces or states (depending upon which region you select) will appear.
Selecting Primary Usage A screen will be displayed asking your primary use for the receiver, MARINE or LAND. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select and press ENTER. PREFERENCE SET DEFAULTS FOR A PRIMARY USAGE OF: MARINE LAND The default is MARINE. The following chart shows the differences in terminology that your GPS Tracker uses while in land or marine mode. For purposes of this manual, it will be assumed that the receiver is in the marine mode.
Getting a Fixed Position Once you have chosen the primary usage for your GPS Tracker, the STATUS screen will be displayed. At this point, you should go outside in an area where you can get a clear view of the sky. The GPS Tracker will begin receiving data from the satellites in view and will display the progress on the STATUS screen. STATUS 3D 12 8 25 18 7 001112 782385 POWER TEMP Once the receiver has computed a position fix the POSITION screen will be displayed.
Creating a GOTO Once this fixed position has been saved in your receiver. Travel to another location away from the saved position to create a route back to the saved waypoint. To create this route, press GOTO. Once GOTO is pressed, a menu will be displayed with the waypoint that you just saved (we are using WPT001 as an example). Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight WPT001 and press ENTER. The receiver will begin calculating information to return you to the saved position.
Basic Operation 3 Power Up Sequence The receiver is powered up by pressing PWR (power). On power up, the GPS Tracker will display the Magellan logo/start up animation momentarily and then switch to the STATUS screen. The receiver begins searching the sky for satellites and begins the process of computing a position fix.
Using the Status Screen The Status screen will be the first screen displayed, after the Magellan screen, once the unit is turned on. This screen gives you the general well-being of your GPS Tracker by showing you satellite status and signal strengths, battery life and temperature.
Selecting Temp Units and Calibration in your Status Screen You have two options for customizing the STATUS screen, TEMP UNITS and TEMP CALIB. Press MENU to display the STATUS screen menu. Use the UP/ DOWN ARROWs to make your selection and press ENTER. The other menu items displayed will be discussed later in this manual. Setting Temperature Units. After selecting TEMP UNITS from the STATUS screen menu, you can choose from Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Using the Position Screen The POSITION screen displays the coordinates of your last computed position and basic navigation data. You also have the option of viewing your present position using another coordinate system. Current Elevation Current Date Current Speed POSITION 34˚06.52N 117˚49.56W ELEV 900 FT 11:23:35 PM 23JAN97 EPE 112 FT SPEED 5 . 3 8 KT TRIP 2 3 8 .
When your speed is zero, the receiver is in automatic averaging mode, the date and EPE will be replaced by the averaging timer, as shown. POSITION 34˚06.52N 117˚49.56W ELEV 900 FT 11:23:35 PM AVERAGING 00:00:35 SPEED 5 . 3 8 KT TRIP 2 3 8 . 8 mn COURSE 150 m° 120 150 S Using the NAV 1 Screen The NAV 1 screen displays your destination along with four selectable navigation measurements and a graphical compass. Destination Name Destination Icon Compass TO: FISH DST 50.2 mn K SOG 8.2T n XTE 3.
Customizing the NAV 1 Screen You can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME, TMP and Blank. To customize your NAV 1 screen, press MENU while viewing the NAV 1 screen, select CUSTOMIZE and press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select the field you want to change and press ENTER. TO: FISH 50.2 mn K SOG 8.2T n XTE 3.80m R K VMG 7.
Using the Compass Screen As well as displaying four customizable navigation fields, the COMPASS screen provides a pointer compass and Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) to help you reach your destination. Destination Name TO: HOME BRG Steering Indicator to Destination DST m 127°m 3.52 I COG SOGm 156°m + N Moon Icon 2.7 H CDI Scale (L/R arrows to change) Destination Icon E + + Course Deviation Indicator Sun Icon W 2.
The NorthFinder ™ feature displays the position of the sun and moon icons, when above the horizon, which allows you to determine the direction of north and your destination. The destination icon shows the general direction in which you should be travelling. Sun icon Moon icon Align the sun on the COMPASS screen with the sun in the sky, as shown. When aligned, the Steering Indicator will point you in the direction you should be travelling in order to reach your destination.
You are presented with a pop-up menu from which you can make your selection. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight your choice and press ENTER. You will return to the COMPASS screen, still in the customize mode. You can continue to customize the display or press QUIT to exit. CUSTOMIZE WPT NAMES BRG 027°m DST 50.2nm SOG 8.2KT COG 056°m VMG 7.2KT CTS 028°m TMP 36°C BLANK Using the NAV 2 Screen The NAV 2 screen displays four customizable information fields.
Using the Plot Screen The PLOT screen is a mini map that shows where you have travelled and where you want to travel. You can view the active route, your current position as well as the other waypoints and destination in the PLOT screen. Destination Name Bearing to Destination Destination Icon Distance to Destination TO: FISH BRG DST m 351°m 3.52 I N FISH Active Route North Indicator Waypoint Icon FISH 2 DOCK BUOY Current Position Icon HOME Plot Scale 2.
Selecting PAN-N-SCAN By using PAN-N-SCAN, you can look ahead or review where you have travelled according to waypoints, routes and track history. PAN-N-SCAN allows you to view the area from .20 miles to 320 miles, depending on your selection. While viewing the PLOT screen, press MENU, highlight PAN-N-SCAN and press ENTER. Use the ARROWs to move the cursor. When the cursor is placed over the waypoint icon, the header will read TO: (waypoint name) and the BRG and DST will show that of the waypoint.
Setting Track History Using TRACK HISTORY records where you have been by automatically storing locations, as “dropping bread crumbs” from your starting point as you travel. This will be especially useful when you want to return to your starting point, the receiver uses these points to return using the same path to your starting point. You can set the distance at which the receiver drops these points by selecting TRACK HISTORY. You can choose from OFF, AUTO, and a list of other distance units.
screen), COURSE UP (the destination of the current leg is at the top of the screen) and NORTH UP (North is at the top of the screen). While viewing the PLOT screen, press MENU. Highlight PLOT SETUP and press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select ORIENTATION and press ENTER. A pop-up menu appears allowing you to select TRACK UP, COURSE UP or NORTH UP. WPT ORIENT NAMES OFF TRACK UP ON COURSE UP NORTH UP Turning Waypoint Names On or Off. You may have too many waypoint names that clutter your screen.
Setting Hide Data/Show Data When using the PLOT screen, you may want bearing and distance to be hidden. You can choose to hide these information fields or have the fields present. Under HIDE DATA/SHOW DATA, you can turn the data fields on or off. While viewing the PLOT screen, press MENU. Highlight HIDE DATA or SHOW DATA (depending on which has been selected previously) and press ENTER. You are returned to the PLOT screen.
Setting Hide WPTS/Show WPTS When using the ROAD screen, you may want the waypoints to be hidden. You can choose to hide the waypoints or have the waypoints present. Under HIDE WPTS/SHOW WPTS, you can turn the waypoints on or off. While viewing the ROAD screen, press MENU. Highlight HIDE WPTS or SHOW WPTS (depending on which has been selected previously) and press ENTER. If SHOW WPTS is chosen, you are presented with a pop-up window from which you can make your selection.
Using the Speed Screen While using the SPEED screen, you can view the graphical speedometer, odometer and trip odometer as well as the numerical bearing, course over ground and speed over ground. Destination Name TO: CAMP BRG 027°m COG 056°mm Average Speed Icon Circumference Bar Navigation Data 10 5 15 0 20 Graphical Speedometer SOG 14.2 KT ODOMETER 0 0 5 4 2 2 mn 3 Odometer TRIP 2 0 5 4 3 mn Trip Odometer The top of the screen displays the destination name, bearing and course.
Resetting the Trip Odometer You may want to reset the Trip field to zero. While viewing the SPEED screen, press MENU, highlight TRIP RESET and press ENTER. A pop-up window will appear. Highlight YES or NO and press ENTER. Setting the Speed Average You may want to reset the Speed Average field in your receiver. You can choose from TRIP, 5, 30 seconds, 1, 5 minutes or 1 hour. While viewing the SPEED screen, press MENU, highlight SPEED AVG and press ENTER. A pop-up window will appear.
Selecting Time Format You may need to correct the current time or change the time format. Your choices for time format are LOCAL 24HR, LOCAL AM/PM and UTC. While you are viewing the TIME screen, press MENU, highlight FORMAT and press ENTER. A pop-up window will appear, highlight your choice and press ENTER. TIME FORMAT LOCAL 24HR LOCAL AM/PM UTC A screen will appear with your format selection and the current time with a cursor. Use the ARROWs to make any changes to the current time and press ENTER.
Saving Your Position Fix with a User-Created Name To save a waypoint with a user-created name, press MARK, press ENTER and the ARROWs to enter alphanumeric characters. Once you have entered the name, press MARK again to save the waypoint. MARK DOCK 34˚06.56N 117˚49.60W 900 FT 11:23:35PM 12JUN97 CREATE MSG SAVE WPT SAVE TO RTE You have the option of creating a message when you are naming your waypoint. This will be explained in the Working with Waypoints section.
Creating a GOTO A GOTO is a route which guides you from your current position to any waypoint in the receiver’s memory. As an example, you can save a waypoint at your home. No matter where you go, you will always be able to navigate back home by using GOTO. To create a GOTO, press GOTO and the GOTO MENU will be displayed. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight the desired waypoint destination and press ENTER. The scroll bar, on the right, indicates the approximate position on the waypoint list.
Working with Waypoints 4 This section tells you how to edit, delete, project and sort waypoints. You can store up to 500 positions which can be used to build routes for navigation. Editing a Waypoint Under editing a waypoint, you have the following options: • Editing a waypoint name. • Editing the waypoint icon. • Editing coordinates. • Editing elevation. • Editing a message. Editing a Selected Waypoint From any NAV screen, press MENU, highlight WAYPOINTS and press ENTER.
Creating/Editing/Deleting a Message in a Waypoint To create a message, follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint. Use the DOWN ARROW to highlight CREATE MSG and press ENTER. Use the ARROWs to input alphanumeric characters. Your message may contain up to twenty characters. When your message is complete, press ENTER. To edit a message, follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint.
Projecting a Waypoint This function allows you to create a waypoint at a certain distance and direction from an existing waypoint or from your current position. From any NAV screen, press MENU, highlight WAYPOINTS and press ENTER. Highlight the waypoint you wish to project and press ENTER. Press MENU, highlight PROJECTION and press ENTER. The PROJECTION screen will be displayed. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight the field where you want to make changes and press ENTER. PROJECTION FROM WPT003 G.C.
Sorting a Waypoint You may want to change how the waypoints are sorted. You have the options of ALPHABETIC, NEAREST and ICON/NAME. From any NAV screen, press MENU, highlight WAYPOINTS and press ENTER. Press MENU, highlight SORT WPT and press ENTER. A pop-up window will appear with options. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs and press ENTER. The sorting process may take more than a few seconds to complete.
5 Working with Routes A route is a planned course of travel defined by a series of waypoints stored in the receiver’s memory. These waypoints are connected to form the segments or “legs” of the route. There are 4 different types of routes consisting of GOTO, BACKTRACK, MOB and MULTI-LEG ROUTE. The GPS Tracker holds 20 routes with 30 legs. The route function allows you to activate, create, view/edit or delete any one of the 20 routes.
Creating a Man Over Board Route Another type of route is Man Over Board (MOB). The MOB route is useful when you want to instantly create a route. To activate MOB, press GOTO. A GOTO MENU will appear with MOB (the first on the menu) highlighted. Press ENTER and the receiver will store the position and set a GOTO route to it. MOB waypoints will be created and titled MOB001, MOB002 and so on. If a MOB already exists, the receiver will give you the option of replacing the MOB.
Creating a Multi-Leg Route You may want to create a route with your saved waypoints. For example, if you want to create a route from your home, to a campsite and then to a great fishing spot, you can create a route that would take you to each place. Press MENU, highlight ROUTES and press ENTER. A ROUTE MENU will appear. Highlight an empty route and press MENU, highlight CREATE. A screen will appear with the first dotted line highlighted. Press ENTER to display your list of waypoints.
Viewing/Editing a Route From any screen, press MENU, highlight ROUTES and press ENTER. Highlight the route you wish to edit and press ENTER or press MENU, highlight VIEW/EDIT and press ENTER. MENU ACTIVATE VIEW/EDIT REVERSE DELETE BACKTRACK PLOT VIEW WAYPOINTS ROUTES SETUP SUN/MOON FISH/HUNT CONTRAST ALARM/MSG Inserting a Leg With the route you have created, from your home to a campsite, you can insert a leg in the route.
Or Press MENU, highlight REPLACE and press ENTER. A list of waypoints will appear, highlight the waypoint you want to be replaced and press ENTER. Adding a Waypoint at the End of a Route You may be navigating using the home to campsite route and find a great picnic spot. You would want to add this to the end of your route. When viewing the route you wish to add a waypoint to the end of, use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight the first dotted line of the route and press ENTER.
Saving a Route Once you have made changes to your route, you may want to save those changes. While viewing the route, press MENU, highlight SAVE ROUTE and press ENTER. The changes you have made to your route will now be saved until you delete them. Or Press MENU, highlight SAVE ROUTE and press ENTER.
Reversing a Route Once you have reached the end of your route, you can reverse the route to return home. For example, Camp...Fish, goes from point A to B to C to D, reversed would read from D to C to B to A and the title would read Fish...Camp. Press MENU, highlight ROUTES and press ENTER. Highlight the route that you wish to reverse and press MENU. Highlight REVERSE and press ENTER. The screen will display the ROUTE MENU and the waypoints in the titles will reverse. ROUTE MENU MAP N TRACK 1 FISH ...
Working with Map ‘N Track Route The Map ‘N Track Route consists of track points downloaded from the Map ‘N Track PC software (an optional accessory; see accessory list). With Map ‘N Track PC software, you can generate a route manually or automatically using the Point-to-Point navigation function. If a route has 30 legs or less, it can be downloaded to the receiver as a standard route. If the route has more than 30 legs, it is downloaded to the receiver as a track and stored in Track History.
Auxiliary Functions 6 Working with Sun/Moon and Fish/Hunt The Sun/Moon function displays solar and lunar calculations and the Fish/ Hunt function displays times for excellent and good Fishing/Hunting. The default will be the current position unless the function is accessed from a waypoint menu or waypoint information screen. Working with Sun/Moon. From any NAV screen, press MENU, highlight SUN/MOON and press ENTER. You can change the location (AT) and/or the date (ON) for this calculation.
Selecting the Simulate Mode The Simulate mode will help you become familiar with your receiver and how it works by generating artificial position fixes. By utilizing Simulate, the receiver will create a route and will continue until you end it. In order to end and delete the route created, you can return to the window (where you initiated the mode) and select OFF or power the receiver off.
Selecting Contrast You may want to change the contrast of your receiver. You can adjust the lightness or darkness depending on your preference. From any NAV screen, press MENU, highlight CONTRAST and press ENTER. A pop-up window will be displayed. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs to adjust the contrast and press ENTER. WPT CONTRAST NAMES OFF ON Selecting Alarm/Message Accessing the Alarm/Message Menu While navigating, you may decide to set an alarm in your GPS Tracker.
Selecting Anchor Alarm The Anchor alarm will notify that you have moved from the set position. For example, while boating, you can set your Anchor alarm. Once anchored, your boat begins to drift from the set position, a pop-up window will appear to notify that you are moving. While viewing the Alarm/Message screen, highlight the ANCHOR ALARM and press ENTER. A pop-up screen will appear with your choices for alarm settings of OFF, 100, 250 or 500 feet. Highlight your selection and press ENTER.
Selecting XTE Alarm The XTE (Cross Track Error) alarm will notify you when you have gone off your set course. While viewing the Alarm/Message screen, highlight the XTE ALARM and press ENTER. A pop-up screen will appear with your choices for alarm settings of OFF, 100, 250, 500 feet, 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 miles. Highlight your selection and press ENTER. The alarm will sound when the GPS position is off your set course by the distance you have chosen.
The PROXIMITY WPTS menu will be displayed for you to select proximity waypoints. Highlight the empty field, as shown, and press ENTER. Your saved waypoints will appear. Highlight a waypoint and press ENTER. The selected waypoint will appear. To continue this process, use the DOWN ARROW to make the next selection. When you have completed your selection, use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight SAVE WPTS and press ENTER.
Selecting Alarm Defaults After a memory clear, you may want to restore the alarm default settings. While viewing the Alarm/MSG menu, highlight DEFAULTS and press ENTER. A pop-up window will be displayed, select YES or NO and press ENTER. WPT NAMES DEFAULTS OFFRESTORE ON DEFAULT SETTINGS? YES NO Clearing Alarm Messages The message buffer may become cluttered with information. You can use the CLR MSG to delete the messages. While viewing the Alarm/MSG menu, highlight CLR MSG and press ENTER.
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Customizing (Setup) 7 Selecting Setup Setup allows you to initialize the receiver and set system parameters to your preference. To view the Setup Menu, from any screen press the MENU and highlight SETUP and press ENTER. MENU COORD SYS MAP DATUM ELEV MODE PROJECTION WAYPOINTS ROUTES SETUP SUN/MOON FISH/HUNT CONTRAST ALARM/MSG Initializing By initializing your receiver, you establish the initial position for the receiver. This will enable the receiver to search the sky for available satellites.
Disabling NAV Screens You may find that you do not use one, or more, of the nine NAV screens provided in the receiver. You have the option to disable NAV screens, except for the Status and Position screens. To disable a NAV screen, press MENU, highlight SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight NAV SCREENS and press ENTER. The NAV 1 screen will appear with a pop-up menu asking if you want to turn this screen off. Select OFF to disable the displayed screen or ON and press ENTER.
You would generally want the receiver to use position coordinates in the same map datum that is used by your maps. For example, the Irish Grid uses the Irish datum, Finnish Grid uses KKJ datum, Swedish Grid uses the RT 90 datum and Swiss Grid uses the Swiss datum. The default primary coordinate system will be Lat/Lon in Degrees/ Minutes and the default secondary coordinate system will be UTM. Selecting Map Datum You can change the datum the receiver uses to compute position coordinates.
To change the Elevation Mode, press MENU, highlight SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight ELEV MODE and press ENTER. A pop-up menu will appear. Highlight 2D or 3D and press ENTER. If you select 3D, the receiver will return to SETUP. If 2D is selected, the receiver will ask for elevation. A pop-up menu will appear, use the ARROWs to input your elevation and press ENTER. WPT NAMES ELEVATION 3D OFF 2D ON WPT NAMES ELEVATION OFF 00000FT ON The default elevation mode will be 3D.
Selecting NAV Units You can choose the units of measure used by your receiver. NAV UNITS gives you the options of MILES/MPH, NM/KNOTS and KM/ KPH. Press MENU, from any screen, highlight SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight NAV UNITS and press ENTER. A pop-up menu will be displayed, highlight your choice and press ENTER. NAV UNITS MILES/MPH NM/KNOTS KM/KPH Default setting is MILES/MPH for land use in the United States and KM/KPH for land use outside the United States.
Selecting Light Timer With the Light Timer function, you can choose the setting for the light timer. You can choose from ALWAYS ON, 15 and 30 seconds, 1,2 and 4 minutes. The light timer is a power saving function that automatically turns the light off. Once the light has been turned off by the timer, it can be turned on with the next key press. For example, suppose you select the timer setting for 30 seconds.
Selecting Personalize With the personalize function, you have the option of inputting your name into the GPS Tracker receiver. Press MENU, from any screen, highlight SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight PERSONALIZE and press ENTER. A pop-up menu will be displayed, highlight OFF or ON and press ENTER. If ON is selected, use the ARROWs to enter your name, consisting of up to two lines of ten characters and press ENTER.
Selecting NMEA Your GPS Tracker receiver can be set to output GPS data to interface with your personal computer. You can select from OFF, V1.5 APA, V1.5 XTE and V2.1 GSA. Press MENU, from any screen, highlight SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight NMEA and press ENTER. A pop-up menu will be displayed, highlight your choice and press ENTER. Default setting is OFF. WPT NMEA NAMES OFF V1.5 ON APA V1.5 XTE V2.
Troubleshooting 8 Receiver will not turn on: 1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly. 2. Replace with four new AA alkaline batteries. Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix: 1. If there are any obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a new location. 2. Make sure that the antenna is pointing up, has a clear view of the sky and is a reasonable distance away from your body. 3. Check Sat Status to see where the satellites are and if the receiver is acquiring data. 4.
Commonly Asked Questions Does the receiver adjust itself for daylight savings time? No. You need to reset the time for changes in your area. (see Changing Time Display). Will my receiver function correctly in the year 2000? Absolutely. Even though the last two digits of the year are displayed, the full year designator is stored in memory.
You say my receiver should work for 30 hours on four batteries, mine doesn’t last that long? There can be two reasons. The first, and most common, reason is that you have the display backlight on. The light increases the drain on the batteries causing the decrease in battery life. The second reason is that you are using NiCad batteries. As mentioned before, while your GPS Tracker will operate on NiCad batteries, the battery life is diminished.
NMEA Data Messages Your GPS receiver can be set to output GPS data in the NMEA 0183 version 1.5 or version 2.1 format to interface with other marine devices or equipment. NMEA DATA MESSAGES. NMEA data is output at 4800 baud, 8, N, 1, checksum off. These settings are acceptable to most equipment and software applications. The baud rate can also be set to 1200, 9600 or 19200. There are several NMEA output message sets, each with a slightly different application.
NMEA OUTPUT DATA FORMAT - VERSION 1.5 APA Autopilot Format A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 APA,A,A,X.XX,L,N,A,A,XXX.,M,CCC 1 OR’ed Blink and SNR 2 Cycle Lock (A = valid, V = invalid) (A = valid, V = invalid) 3-5 Cross Track, Sense (L = steer left, R = steer Right), N.Mi. Units 6-7 Arrival Circle, Arrival Perpendicular (crossing of the line which is perpendicular to the course line and which passes through the destination waypoint. 8-9 Bearing dest. WPT. from origin WPT., Magnetic 10 Dest WPT.
VTG 1 Actual Track and Ground Speed (SPD) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VTG,XXX.,T,XXX.,M,XX.X,N,XX.X,K 1-2 Track degrees, True 3-4 Track degrees, Magnetic 5-6 Speed, knots 7-8 Speed, kilometers/hour XTE Cross Track Error 1 2 3 4 5 XTE, A,A,X.XX, L,N 1 Or’ed value Blink and SNR (A=Valid, V=Invalid) 2 Cycle Lock, (A=Valid, V=Invalid) 3 Cross Track Error 4 Steer Left of Right (L = Left, R = Right) 5 Units (N.Mi.) NMEA 0183 VERSION 2.
GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 GGA, hhmmss.ss,1111.11,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x, 12 13 14 M,x.
GSA GPS DOP and Active Satellites GPS receiver operating mode, satelites used in the navigation solution reported by the $--GGA sentence, and DOP values. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GSA,a,x,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,x.x,x.x,x.
RMB 1 Generic Navigation Information (immediately follows RMC) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 RMB,A,X.XX,a,c--c,c--c,1111.11,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,x.x,A *hh 1 Data Status (A = valid, V = invalid) 2-3 XTE, naut. miles and direction to steer (L or R) exceeds 9.99 NM, display 9.99 in field 2.] 4 Origin waypoint ID 5 Destination waypoint ID [If XTE 6-7 Destination Waypoint Latitude (N or S) 8-9 Destination Waypoint Longitude (E or W) 10 Range naut.
Available Datums Datum Full Name Datum Full Name WGS84 NAD27 NAD83 ADIND ALASK ARC50 ARC60 ASTRO AUS66 AUS84 BOGOT BUKIT CAMPO CANAD CAPE CARTH CENAM CHATH CHUAA CORRE CYPRU DJAKA EGYPT EUROP World Geodetic System North America 1927 North American 1983 Adinda Alaska Arc 1950 Arc 1960 Camp Area Astro Australian Geodetic 1966 Australian Geodetic 1984 Bogota Observatory Bukit Rimpah Campo Inchauspe Canada Cape Carthage Central America Chatham 1971 Chau Astro Corrego Alegre Cyprus Djakarta (Batavia) Egypt
Specifications CHARACTERISTICS Performance Receiver: 12-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites to compute and update information with detachable quadrifilar antenna Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions): Warm Approximately 15 seconds Cold Approximately 1 minute Update Rate 1 second continuous Accuracy: Position 49 feet (15 meters) RMS (with Selective Availability turned off ) Velocity 0.
Coordinate Systems Positions are locations that are described in a unique way so that one location cannot be confused with another. This is done by using a coordinate system to describe locations. Your Magellan receiver has the ability to use any one of twelve different coordinates systems; LAT/LON (latitude and longitude), UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator), TD, OSGB, Irish Grid, Swiss Grid, Swedish Grid, Finnish Grid, German Grid, French Grid, MGRS and User Grid.
A UTM position is described by three elements; the zone it is in, the easting, and the northing. Eastings and northings measure how far into a zone a position is in meters. Eastings are an east/west measurement, and correspond roughly to longitude. Northings are a north/south measurement, and correspond to latitude. This chart shows the position of Magellan Systems described in both Lat/ Lon and UTM coordinates. LAT/LON DEG/MIN 34˚06.58N 23 818 E 37 74 624 N 34˚06’35"N 117˚49.
What is GPS? 9 What is GPS? GPS is a constellation of navigation satellites that orbit the earth. The precise time and position information transmitted by these satellites is used by a GPS receiver to triangulate a position fix. GPS was developed by the United States Department of Defense to provide consistent, reliable navigation information that is unaffected by rough terrain and bad weather, and is highly resistant to multipath errors and interference.
Ephemeris data is the precise satellite positioning information that is used for ranging. Each satellite transmits its own ephemeris data. Both almanac and ephemeris data are required for a GPS receiver to locate and acquire satellites quickly and compute a position fix. Accuracy GPS positioning with an SPS receiver that is intended for general use will produce accuracies of 25 meters or better. In fact, SPS receivers have proven to be far more accurate than anticipated.
Available Datums Datum Full Name Datum Full Name WGS84 NAD27 NAD83 ADIND ALASK ARC50 ARC60 ASTRO AUS66 AUS84 BOGOT BUKIT CAMPO CANAD CAPE CARTH CENAM CHATH CHUAA CORRE CYPRU DJAKA EGYPT EUROP World Geodetic System North America 1927 North American 1983 Adinda Alaska Arc 1950 Arc 1960 Camp Area Astro Australian Geodetic 1966 Australian Geodetic 1984 Bogota Observatory Bukit Rimpah Campo Inchauspe Canada Cape Carthage Central America Chatham 1971 Chau Astro Corrego Alegre Cyprus Djakarta (Batavia) Egypt
Specifications CHARACTERISTICS Performance Receiver: 12-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites to compute and update information with detachable quadrifilar antenna Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions): Warm Approximately 15 seconds Cold Approximately 1 minute Update Rate 1 second continuous Accuracy: Position 49 feet (15 meters) RMS (with Selective Availability turned off ) Velocity 0.
Coordinate Systems Positions are locations that are described in a unique way so that one location cannot be confused with another. This is done by using a coordinate system to describe locations. Your Magellan receiver has the ability to use any one of twelve different coordinates systems; LAT/LON (latitude and longitude), UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator), TD, OSGB, Irish Grid, Swiss Grid, Swedish Grid, Finnish Grid, German Grid, French Grid, MGRS and User Grid.
A UTM position is described by three elements; the zone it is in, the easting, and the northing. Eastings and northings measure how far into a zone a position is in meters. Eastings are an east/west measurement, and correspond roughly to longitude. Northings are a north/south measurement, and correspond to latitude. This chart shows the position of Magellan Systems described in both Lat/ Lon and UTM coordinates. LAT/LON DEG/MIN 34˚06.58N 23 818 E 37 74 624 N 34˚06’35"N 117˚49.
What is GPS? 9 What is GPS? GPS is a constellation of navigation satellites that orbit the earth. The precise time and position information transmitted by these satellites is used by a GPS receiver to triangulate a position fix. GPS was developed by the United States Department of Defense to provide consistent, reliable navigation information that is unaffected by rough terrain and bad weather, and is highly resistant to multipath errors and interference.
Ephemeris data is the precise satellite positioning information that is used for ranging. Each satellite transmits its own ephemeris data. Both almanac and ephemeris data are required for a GPS receiver to locate and acquire satellites quickly and compute a position fix. Accuracy GPS positioning with an SPS receiver that is intended for general use will produce accuracies of 25 meters or better. In fact, SPS receivers have proven to be far more accurate than anticipated.
The differential beacon receiver receives and demodulates the signal, then relays it to the user’s differential-ready GPS receiver. The user’s GPS receiver applies the corrections to the positioning information it collects to compute differentially corrected position and navigation data. This technique requires that your GPS receiver be connected to a compatible differential beacon receiver. You must also be within range of a differential radio beacon.
Accessories 10 Accessories for your GPS Tracker are available from your Magellan dealer or you can order directly from Magellan using the order card supplied with your receiver or call Magellan at (800) 669-4477 (press 3 twice to place an order). Carrying Case: The carrying case protects your GPS Tracker from the elements and allows you to carry your GPS Tracker on your belt. Swivel Mounting Bracket: Mounts the GPS Tracker on a dashboard or other surface, allowing for hands-free operation.
Antenna Removal 11 Antenna Removal. The GPS Tracker has a quadrifilar antenna that can be removed. The antenna may be removed in order to connect an external antenna. To remove the antenna, hold the receiver in one hand and rotate the antenna to the stop at the 1 o’clock position (as shown below). Firmly grip the antenna and pull it away from the receiver. To replace the antenna. Remove any external antenna that you have connected.
Glossary 12 Active Leg The segment of a route currently being travelled. Altitude The current elevation above sea level. BRG Bearing. The compass direction from your position to a destination, measured to the nearest degree. CDI Course Deviation Indicator. A graphical representation of your position relative to your planned course, giving you an indication of how far left or right of the planned course you are and how to get to the destination. COG Course Over Ground.
80 Default The value or setting automatically chosen by the unit unless otherwise directed. Can be changed in Setup. DST Distance. Distance from position to destination. ETA Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time of day the leg’s destination waypoint will be reached. ETE Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time remaining to reach the next waypoint in a route. HDG Heading. The direction you are facing, defined as an angle from North.
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association. A professional organization that defines and maintains the standard serial format used by marine electronic navigation equipment and computer interfaces. OSGB A coordinate system describing only Great Britain, similar to UTMs. Used with GRB36 datum. Position fix Position coordinates as computed by the GPS Tracker. SOG Speed Over Ground. The speed at which the receiver is moving. TRN Turn. Degrees or direction to turn.
82 Magellan GPS Tracker
Index A Accessories 77 Accuracy 3, 75 Alarms 47 accessing 47; anchor 48; arrival 48; clearing 51; defaults 51; proximity 49; selecting 47; viewing 50; XTE 49 Antenna 4; reception 7-8; troubleshooting 61; removal 78 Automatic Averaging 16 Auxiliary Functions 45 B Backtrack creating 38 Batteries 3; installing 6; troubleshooting 61, 62; NiCad warning 62 Baud Rate 60 Bearing 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 Beeper 58 C Clear Memory 59 Coordinate System 72; selecting 54; viewing secondary 16 Contrast 47 Cross Tr
M Magnetic North 57 Man Over Board (MOB) clearing 37; creating 37, 38 Map Datums available datums 70; selecting 55 Map ‘N Track Route 44 Message accessing 47; clearing 51; viewing 50 Multi-Leg route 37; creating 39; see Route, creating N Navigation screens 13; Compass 19; disabling 54; Nav 1 17; Nav 2 21; Plot 22; Position 16; Road 26; Speed 28; Status 14; Time 29 Nav Units 57 NMEA 60; Data Messages 6469 NorthFinder™ 20 North Reference 57 O Odometer 28; resetting 28 P PAN-N-SCAN 23 Personalize 59 Plot Ri
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