Cobra Electronics GPS100 S manual

The user is responsible for operating this product wisely . The product is intended for use only as a navigational aid and should not be used when precise measurement of direction, location, distance or topography is required. GPS (Global Positioning System) is operated by the U.S. government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and mainte[...]

Congratulations! Y ou’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the GPS 100 S Global Positioning System receiver from Cobra Electronics Corporation™. Designed to give you access to the most advanced satellite navigation technology available, your GPS 100 S offers you these sophisticated features and capabilities: Features: • EXCLUSIVE 18- channel [...]

Important Information ........................................................................................................ A1 Product Features ............................................................................................................... A2–A3 Welcome............................................................................[...]

GPS GENERAL INFORMA TION 2 GPS Basics The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radio- navigation system. It consists of 24 satellites, which orbit the Earth at an altitude of approximately 11,000 miles, and ground stations. GPS provides users with accurate information on position, velocity and time. This is available anywhere in the wor[...]

3 GPS GENERAL INFORMA TION users. The control segment also ensures that the GPS satellite orbits and clocks remain as designed. A station can track up to 11 satellites at a time. Each station performs this "check-up" twice a day , as the satellites complete their journeys around the earth. Noted variations, such as those caused by the gra[...]

Installing Batteries 1 2 Y our GPS 100 S operates on two standard AA batteries (not included). Always use high-quality alkaline batteries. T o install batteries, twist the D-ring connector counterclockwise (anticlockwise) and remove the battery compartment cover . Insert two AA batteries ensuring cor rect polarity alignment. Replace the battery com[...]

1 BASIC OPERA TION 7 Navigating with the GPS 100 S Y our GPS 100 S receives signals from Global Positioning System satellites that are in fixed orbits (stationary relative to the ground) around the earth. By acquiring – or locking onto – the signals from at least three satellites, you r unit can use triangulation to precisely deter mine your cu[...]

2.1 MAP P AGE 9 10 2. 1 MAP P AGE Map Page 1 The Map page displays a graphic representation of the navigation currently in progress. Any waypoints, routes or tracks that you are using will be displayed. A black ▲ (tri an g le ) i n t he m i dd l e points to the direction you are curre ntly traveling. A data field at the bottom of the screen shows[...]

2.2 GAUGES P AGE 11 12 2.2 GAUGES P AGE Using the Gauges Page 1 Compass 2 Select Options 4 Bearing 3 Pointer Settings Gauges Page 1 The Gauges page displays a compass that indicates direction of travel. It can show the direction you are currently traveling or the direction from your current position to the next waypoint in your navigation. Selectin[...]

2.3 TRIP METER P AGE 2.3 TRIP METER P AGE Using the T rip Meter Page 1 T rip Meter Info 2 Option Settings 3 Reset V alues T rip Meter Page 1 The T rip Meter page displays infor mation about your current position, the navigation in progress and other available data. It can display up to 5 fields that you can select from a total of 15 choices. Select[...]

Nav Data Page 1 The Nav Data page gives you access to the powerful navigational features of your GPS 100 S. From this page, you can create and store up to 500 way poin ts. For each one, you can choose a name and assign a symbol. Using the navigational features, you can ask the unit to show you the “GoT o” direction of travel to reach a selected[...]

2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE W aypoints: Creating New W aypoints: GoT o 18 “GoT o” a Selected W aypoint T o make the map show the navigational path to a selected waypoint: 1. From the Nav Data Page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and select W A YPOINTS by pressing the ENTER button 1 . Highlight and select SELECT 2 . 2. Hi[...]

2.4 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE T racks When you select TRACKS from the Nav Data page (see 1 ), your GPS 100 S will d isplay a list of the tracks currently stored. Y our unit will automatically record a track as you travel. Y ou can store up to 10 tracks and later recall any of those tracks to use for navigation. Y our unit can guide you along a selected[...]

22 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE 21 Creating a New Route T o create a new route consisting of up to 50 waypoints: 1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and select ROUTE 1 , by pressing the ENTER button. Highlight and select NEW 2 . A screen displaying OVERWRITE EXISTING? appears 3 . 2. Highlight and select [...]

24 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE 23 Routes: Creating New Inserting a W aypoint into a Route T o add a waypoint to an existing route: 1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and select ROUTE by pressing the ENTER button 1 . H ighlight and select EDIT 2 . The Edit Route list of waypoints in yo u r r o ut e ap p[...]

26 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE 25 Routes: Navigation Delete Options: Summary Delete Options When you select DELETE OPTIONS from the Nav Data page (see 1 ), you c a n delete waypoints, tracks or routes that you have created or delet e al l da ta currently stored. Selecting Options 1 2 From the Nav Data page, highlight and select DELE[...]

28 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE 27 Delete Options: Individual W aypoints Delete Options: Individual T racks Deleting Individual T racks T o delete selected tracks one at a time: 1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and select DELETE OPTIONS by pressing the ENTER button 1 . The Delete Options menu appears [...]

30 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE 2.4 NA V DA T A P AGE Editing T ext 29 Sort Or Search Editing T ext T o enter or change the information displayed or e nt er i nf or m at io n i nt o a se ar ch field fo r a waypoint, track or route, use the following procedure: 1. From any screen that allows you to enter letters, numbers or symbols (names of waypoints/trac[...]

2.5 SYSTEM P AGE 2.5 Using the System Page 32 31 SYSTEM P AGE Using the System Page Defaults Option 1 8 Highlight and Select DEF AULTS to restore all original default settings for the entire GPS 100 S system. Highlight and select YES to restore original settings (see chart below). Highlight and select NO to maintain all current settings. Status Bar[...]

2.5 SYSTEM P AGE 2.5 SYSTEM P AGE GPS Off/On Adjusting the Display 34 Adjusting the Display Y ou can adjust various settings for your unit’ s display . 1. Fro m the System page, hi g h li g ht us i ng the ZOOM IN/OUT button a n d select DISPL A Y by pressing the ENTER button 1 . CONTRAST and BACKLIGHT appear 2 . 2. SELECT will be highlighted 2 . [...]

36 2.5 SYSTEM P AGE 2.5 SYSTEM P AGE 35 Setting Screen • Daylight Saving T o have the clock use daylight saving time (Summer Time), highlight DA YLIGHT SAVING 3 . Press the ENTER button to bring up the menu. Select AUTO to make the clock switch to daylight saving time (Summer Time) automatically . Select ON to switch manually back to daylight sav[...]

2.5 SYSTEM P AGE 2.5 SYSTEM P AGE Advanced Screen 37 Advanced Screen • Position Format T o change the format the device uses to display location coordinates, highli gh t POSITION FORMAT 3 . Press the ENTER button to bring up the menu select from the following: hddd.ddddd° (degrees, decimal degrees), hddd°mm.mm (degrees, minutes, decimal minutes[...]

4 GENERAL INFORMA TION 3 ALERTS W orld City Time Zones Longitudinal Zone Offset E172.50 to W172.50 ..............................-12 IDL W (International Date Line West) W172.50 to W157.50 ............................-11 Nome W157.50 to W142.50 ............................-10 Honolulu W142.50 to W127.50 ..............................-9 Y ukon Stand[...]

42 4 GENERAL INFORMA TION 4 41 What is W AAS? Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is a GPS-based navigation system that provides precision above and beyond what GPS can do on its own. W AAS was designed to improve the accuracy and ensure the integrity of information coming from GPS satellites. W AAS is a network of 25 ground reference stations tha[...]

44 6 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE 5 43 SPECIFICA TIONS PERFORMANCE Receiver: ..........................................18 parallel channels Acquisition Time: .............................Approximately 10 sec. (war m) Approximately 35 sec. (cold) Approximately 50 sec. (first time) Update Rate: ...................................1/second, continuous (se[...]

46 7 INDEX 7 INDEX 45 A About Option ................................31 Accessories...................................47 Accuracy ........................4, 9, 12, 14 Adjusting the Display ...............31, 34 Advanced Options ..............31, 37-38 Alerts ..........................................39 Average Speed ...............4, 9, 12, 14 Auto[...]

8 ACCESSORIES • W ARRANTY • DOC 47 Optional Accessories Y ou can find fine accessories at your local Cobra Electronics Corporation™ dealer , or in the U.S.A. you can order directly from Cobra Electronics Corporation™. T o order by phone in the U.S.A. Call 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu 8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST . ) T o order by mail o[...]