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PCX5 / PCX5A VD / PC150 PC SOFTW ARE KIT OWNER'S MANUAL Personal Na v Maintenance and R e[...]

PCX5/PCX5A VD/PC150 PC Software Kit OWNER'S MANUAL[...]

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PREFACE GARMIN thanks you for selecting our PCX5/PCX5AVD/PC150 software package. The PCX5/PCX5AVD/PC150 software is designed to enhance and compliment the capabilities of your GARMIN Personal Navigator TM . This software package represents our continued commitment to provide you with the most versatile, easy to use - and now the most complete - nav[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 1.1 Overview 1-1 1.2 Conventions Used in this Manual 1-2 1.3 Sample Files 1-2 2 INSTALLATION 2-1 2.1 Package Contents 2-1 2.2 System Requirements 2-1 2.3 Video Considerations 2-2 2.4 Mouse Considerations 2-2 2.5 Performance Considerations 2-3 2.6 Installation 2-3 2.7 Error Messages 2-3 2.8 Upgrading From An Ear[...]

5 EDIT MENU OPERATIONS 5-1 5.1 Waypoint Editor 5-1 5.2 Route Editor 5-3 5.3 Range and Bearing Between Two Points 5-5 6 COMM MENU OPERATIONS 6-1 6.1 GARMIN File Format 6-2 6.2 Download Data from Unit 6-3 6.2.1 Download Waypoint Data 6-3 6.2.2 Download Proximity Waypoint Data 6-4 6.2.3 Download Route Data 6-5 6.2.4 Download Track Data 6-6 6.2.5 Downl[...]

10 PCX5AVD 10-1 10.1 Setup and Installation 10-1 10.2 Menu Differences 10-2 10.2.1 Convert to DXF Format 10-2 10.2.2 Waypoint Editor 10-3 10.2.3 Config Display Options 10-4 10.3 Additional Features 10-4 11 PC150 11-1 11.1 Setup and Installation 11-1 11.1.1 Checklist Editor 11-1 11.1.2 Schedule Editor 11-2 11.2 Additional Features 11-3 12 CONNECTING[...]

1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 OVERVIEW The PCX5 Software Kit is designed for use with GARMIN GPS units which do not contain a Jeppesen aviation database (i.e., 40, 45, 75 etc.). The PCX5AVD Software Kit is designed for use with GARMIN GPS units which do contain Jeppesen databases (i.e., 55AVD, 95XL etc.). The PC150 Software Kit is designed for use[...]

1-2 1.2 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL Commands to be typed from the computer’s keyboard are in italics. The action to be taken is in all capital letters (e.g., “TYPE”). For example, “TYPE: PCX5 ” means you should type the word “PCX5” on the computer keyboard. Specific computer keys are enclosed in angle brackets. For example, “ CD[...]

WORLD.GRM Plot file consisting of worldwide geopolitical and coastal boundaries (NOTE: This file requires approximately two megabytes of expanded memory to load. It is provided for your own personal use and GARMIN assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the data.) Due to the large size of this database, plotting efficiency will be decreased. [...]

2-1 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Your PCX5 Software Kit includes the following items: 1) Files obtained by installing software include: · PCX5.COM - Main program · README.TXT - May contain pertinent notes, information about the latest release · Sample data files · Auxiliary files required by PCX5 NOTE: The above files are in comp[...]

For DOS versions 5.0 and above TYPE: “ MEM <Enter>” For DOS versions prior to 5.0 TYPE: “ CHKDSK <Enter>” If you do not have enough memory to execute the software, there are several techniques for freeing up DOS memory. You should remove any unneeded TSRs (Terminate and Stay Resident programs). If your DOS version is 5.0 or abov[...]

2.5 PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS The PCX5 software has the capability to load part of itself into expanded memory. This greatly increases the execution speed of the software. Additionally, some (or all) plot data may be loaded into expanded memory. Up to 16 megabytes of expanded memory may be used by this software, giving it the capability to display[...]

If this message occurs, the first thing to check is that your MS-DOS PATH environment variable points to the PCX5 program directory. If that is not the problem, then reinstall the software from the distribution disks. If the installation succeeds, then you can be certain all the files are present. If the problem still persists, then please contact [...]

3-1 CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED 3.1 RUNNING PCX5 The DOS command line syntax for executing PCX5 is: PCX5 [-cXXX.cfg] [-ega] [-mc<n1>] [-me<n2>] The optional parameters (shown in brackets) denote: -cXXX.cfg configuration file to be loaded. “XXX” is any pre-defined configuration file (see Section 9.6). If no configuration file is specif[...]

3-2 3.2 ACCESSING MENUS AND SELECTING OPTIONS Menus may be pulled down by using one of the following methods: · Keyboard - Press <Alt> and the underlined letter key from the desired menu label. · Mouse - Direct the screen arrow to the appropriate menu label and click the left mouse button. For either of the methods mentioned, pressing the l[...]

3-3 The Edit menu contains options for creating or editing file data: · Waypoint editor · Route editor The Comm menu contains options for transferring various types of data between your GPS unit and a PC: · Download (from GPS unit to PC) - Waypoint data Proximity Waypoint data Route data Track data Almanac data · Upload (from PC to GPS unit) - [...]

3-4 The Config menu contains setup options: · Select units distance, error/velocity and number of precision digits · Choose coordinate system (e.g., latitude/longitude, UTM/UPS) · Select a pre-defined map datum, or define your own · Enable or disable plot display for - Points Lines Identifiers Descriptions Proximity · Specify Display Aspect Ra[...]

3-5 You may move within a dialog box using one of the following methods: · Keyboard - Use <Tab> to cycle through the various selections; <Shift+Tab> will move your cursor in the opposite direction. Within a list box (e.g., a list of files or directories) or inside a group of option buttons, use the arrow keys to move among the options.[...]

CHAPTER 4 FILE MENU OPERATIONS Figure 4-1: FILE MENU From the File Menu you may perform various operations with data files produced by your GPS unit and/or the PCX5 program. You may open a file for plotting to the screen, save the screen plot to a “.GRM” file, clear a screen plot, convert an ASCII file into DXF format, perform various file util[...]

4-2 Figure 4-2: OPEN FILE TO PLOT DIALOG BOX Enter the required information and select the “OK” button to begin the operation. If a plot is already loaded, another dialog box will prompt you whether to append to or clear the existing plot. Figure 4-3: APPEND PLOT DIALOG BOX A bar graph will be displayed as the file is loading. The ESC key can b[...]

4-3 As the file is loading, the PCX5 program may determine there is not enough memory to load the entire file. Should this occur, sufficient memory is not available for the PCX5 program to continue functioning properly and you should exit the PCX5 program immediately . Figure 4-5: MEMORY LIMITATION WARNING The title bar, at the top of the display, [...]

4-4 If the Error Dialog Box is displayed, PCX5 is trying to open a file not created by the current PCX5 version (i.e., created by either a different version of the PCX5 program or another software package). The data file will not be loaded and the error box shown in Figure 4-7 will appear. Figure 4-7: ERROR DIALOG BOX 4.2 SAVE PLOT TO FILE This men[...]

4.5 CONVERT TO DXF FORMAT This menu option gives you the capability to convert ASCII data files (e.g., track plots, waypoint and route files) into DXF format required for various CAD programs. To use this option, enter the information required for the file to be converted (drive, directory and file name) into the dialog box. A second dialog box wil[...]

The DXF Conversion Options dialog box will prompt you for conversion parameters. Select between “Metric”, “Nautical” or “Statute” to indicate the type of units into which you wish the data converted. Select between “Points” or “Lines” to designate whether the data shall be converted as discrete points or connected by lines. Indi[...]

After executing the PCX5 software and the desired screen is displayed, select Print Screen. Refer to the user’s guide provided with your computer’s operating system for additional information on using the “GRAPHICS” command. 4.8 ABOUT This option allows you to view information about the current version of the PCX5 software. Select “OK” [...]

CHAPTER 5 EDIT MENU OPERATIONS Figure 5-1: EDIT MENU The Edit menu allows you to create or modify waypoint and route files. 5.1 WAYPOINT EDITOR The waypoint editor allows you to create or modify waypoints. The waypoints from the “sample.wpt” waypoint file are listed as illustrated below. Figure 5-2: WAYPOINT SELECT DIALOG BOX 5-1[...]

5-2 To edit an existing waypoint, select it with the left mouse button (or the arrow keys), then select EDIT to display the Waypoint Edit dialog box as illustrated below. Figure 5-3: WAYPOINT EDIT DIALOG BOX Change the position of the waypoint either directly, by entering its coordinates, or in reference to another waypoint by selecting the referen[...]

Remember, waypoint changes only affect the displayed plot - you must save the plot to a file to save any changes you have made. An icon of a diskette will be displayed in the lower right corner of your screen to remind you that the current plot has been modified. NOTE: The PCX5 software waypoint editor will process up to a total of 500 waypoints to[...]

The first waypoint in the route will be highlighted (“selected”). Select other route waypoints using the left and right arrow keys. By pressing <Shift> plus the left or right arrow key, you can move between all displayed waypoints (including those not in the displayed route). You may also select any waypoint by clicking the right mouse bu[...]

To create a new waypoint and insert it into the displayed route, create the waypoint first from the Waypoint Editor (see Section 5.1). Insert the new waypoint into the route using the procedure described above. To delete a waypoint from the displayed route, highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press <Delete>. To view a different route fro[...]

NOTE: The Range/Bearing function will not work when in a Route Editing Mode (i.e., when anything other than “view none” is selected on the Config | Config Display Menu). Figure 5-6: RANGE AND BEARING DIALOG BOX 5-6[...]

6-1 CHAPTER 6 COMM MENU OPERATIONS Figure 6-1: COMM MENU The Communications menu allows you to transfer data between your GPS unit and a PC, monitor real time position data from the GPS unit or select the communications port to be used. The proper COM port must be selected prior to beginning a data transfer (see Section 6.5). The unit must be confi[...]

6.1 GARMIN FILE FORMAT Waypoint, proximity waypoint, route and track data are stored as ASCII data files in GARMIN format, with file extensions “.WPT”, “.PRX”, “.RTE”, and “.TRK” respectively. Real time data logged to a file is saved as ASCII data in GARMIN format with a “.TRK” extension. Waypoint, proximity waypoint, route and [...]

· COORDINATE SYSTEM =coordinate system configuration (text string) · SOFTWARE NAME & VERSION (text string) · R = Altitude Reference (E=Ellipsoid or G=Geoid) · DATUM = map datum used (text string) · IDNT = Identifier (text string) · IDX = Datum index · DA = Delta earth radius · DF = Delta flattening factor · DX, DY, DZ = Delta earth cen[...]

6-4 prompt you for the required information (drive, directory and file name). Indicate the destination file name for the waypoint data. Figure 6-3: WAYPOINT DOWNLOAD DIALOG BOX The ASCII file created follows the format described in Section 6.1. The file will include one header record (H record) followed by multiple waypoint data records (W records)[...]

6-5 required information (drive, directory and file name). Indicate the destination file name for the proximity waypoint data. The ASCII file created follows the waypoint file format described in Section 6.2.1 (one “H” record followed by multiple “W” records), but with proximity data in each waypoint record. An example of a proximity waypoi[...]

6-6 6.2.4 DOWNLOAD TRACK DATA A track log is downloaded into an ASCII file (with extension “.TRK”) in the format described in Section 6.1. It includes one header record (H record) followed by multiple “track” data records (T records). Each line of position file data begins with the track record identifier (T), followed by latitude and longi[...]

6-7 **** Week700 almanac for PRN-02 ************ ID: 0 2 Health: 00 0 Eccentricity: 1.176691055E-02 Time of Applicability(s): 552960.00000000000 Orbital Inclination(rad): 9.566192031E-01 Rate of Right Ascen(r/s): - 7.920330169E-09 SQRT(A) (m^1/2): 5153.65771484375 Right Ascen at TOA(rad): 1.346327305E+00 Argument of Perigee(rad): - 2.795347452E+00 [...]

6-8 For example, you want to upload a route file from the PC defining Route 1 which contains two waypoints, HOME and OFFICE, into your unit which already contains a waypoint named HOME and in which Route 1 is already defined. Route 1 and waypoint HOME in the unit will be overwritten with Route 1 and HOME from the data file; waypoint OFFICE will be [...]

6-9 While the data is being transferred, the bar graph will monitor the progression of the data transfer, and the number of data packets on the unit's Interface Control page will increment as the data is received. On certain units, the uploaded waypoints will not be displayed if the unit is not in an active or simulated navigation mode, (i.e. [...]

6-10 Figure 6-6: REAL TIME PLOT EXAMPLE If “File and Screen” is selected, the “.TRK” file created will follow the format discussed in Section 6.1, and may be used as an input file for many popular spreadsheet software programs. Each row contains a position fix. Any non- trailing empty data fields in the file will contain spaces in order to [...]

6.5 COMM PORT Select “Comm Port” to change the communications port setting between the PC and the GPS unit. Once selected, a dialog box will ask you to select “COM 1”, “COM 2”, “COM 3” or “COM 4” to indicate into which serial port the nine- pin D-shell (DB9) connector of the PC cable is plugged. When performing transmit and rece[...]

7-1 CHAPTER 7 PLOT MENU OPERATIONS The PCX5 program allows you to control the display of your data through the use of the Plot Menu. Figure 7-1: PLOT MENU “Zoom In”, “Zoom Out” and “Zoom Window” control the size of the area displayed on your screen. “Zoom Extents” scales the plot to span the entire display area. “Pan Window” all[...]

7.2 ZOOM OUT This option enlarges the area of the map displayed on the screen, thus reducing the appearance of the plot. The Zoom Out function enlarges the plot display area to twice its original size (i.e., the distance from corner to corner represents two times the original distance). The accelerator key for Zoom Out is <Ctrl+O>. 7.3 ZOOM E[...]

7-3 7.5 PAN WINDOW This option shifts the boundaries of the map displayed on the screen. Either select “Pan Window” from the menu, press the accelerator key combination (<Ctrl+P>) or hold down the <Shift> key to activate Pan mode (and use the mouse). After selecting this option, the status line on the bottom of the screen will indic[...]

CHAPTER 8 SATVIS MENU OPERATIONS Since all GPS satellites are now deployed, 3D coverage with good geometry will be available 24 hours a day worldwide. Satellite Visibility offers you a preview of the satellite constellation visible for a specific location on a given date, giving you the data necessary to plan your outings at times of maximum satell[...]

Figure 8-2: ALMANAC SELECT DIALOG BOX Upon selecting an almanac file, the Satellite Visibility Options dialog box will be displayed allowing you to define the parameters used for the Satellite Visibility SkyView display. Figure 8-3: SATELLITE VISIBILITY OPTIONS DIALOG BOX Enter the coordinates of the location for which satellite availability will b[...]

8-3 Figure 8-4: SATELLITE VISIBILITY SKY VIEW The “North Up” format locates your selected position at the center of nine concentric rings. The outermost ring represents the horizon at this location; the next smaller ring represents 10° elevation above the horizon. Each successive ring depicts another 10° above the horizon, with the center of [...]

8-4 speed, space-bar to pause, enter-key to play and the esc-key to exit the Satellite Visibility Sky Menu. 8.2 DOP/BAR CHART After selecting “DOP/Bar Chart”, select the almanac file to be used in calculating the Satellite Visibility DOP/Bar Chart from the Almanac Select dialog box. Select “OK” to continue. Upon selecting an almanac file, t[...]

8-5 The bar graph on the bottom of the screen displays satellite availability at the selected position. The horizontal time scale is in one hour increments and the vertical scale shows the number of satellites visible. The “OK” button in the top right corner of the screen or enter-key is used to exit the satellite visibility screen. A similar b[...]

CHAPTER 9 CONFIG MENU OPERATIONS The PCX5 program allows you to configure the displayed data according to the type of units, coordinates and map datum desired. You can input the time difference between UTC (Greenwich Mean Time) and Local Time, and save a configuration setup to a file for later use. Figure 9-1: CONFIG MENU 9.1 UNITS CONFIGURATION Up[...]

9-2 Select between Feet, Statute Miles, Nautical Miles, Meters and Kilometers for error/velocity values. Enter the number of decimal precision digits to display. Select “OK” to confirm the selected units. Figure 9-2: UNITS CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX 9.2 COORDINATE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This option allows you to display positions in one of six diff[...]

Next, choose between indicating latitude and longitude as North/South/East/ West (“NS/EW”) or positive/negative (“+/-”). (NOTE: Positive latitude is North and positive longitude is East.) Enter the number of decimal precision digits that will be displayed for position coordinates. Select “OK” to confirm the coordinate system selection. [...]

Figure 9-5: USER DATUM DIALOG BOX 9.4 CONFIG DISPLAY OPTIONS The “Config Display” option allows you to define which items will be displayed. Upon selecting this option, the Display Options dialog box will appear as shown below. Figure 9-6: DISPLAY OPTIONS DIALOG BOX You may turn on (click so that an “X” appears in the box) any number of Pot[...]

· Display Lines - Displays track log positions and connects them with lines Select between “Auto” and “User” Aspect Ratio to specify the horizontal to vertical plot display ratio. “Auto” sets the ratio according to the display adapter in your PC. “User” allows you to input the decimal number representing the width-to-height ratio o[...]

9.6 LOAD CONFIGURATION The parameters you have set from the various menus (e.g., Comm Port, Units, Position coordinates) may be saved to a configuration file so they may be easily re-loaded next time you run the PCX5 program. Figure 9-8: LOAD CONFIGURATION DIALOG BOX Select “Load Configuration” to display the Load Configuration dialog box. Spec[...]

10-1 CHAPTER 10 PCX5AVD (Features also included in PC150) This chapter describes the differences and additional features provided by the PCX5AVD and PC150 software packages. The PCX5AVD software is designed for GARMIN units which contain aviation databases. The PC150 software is designed for use with the GPS 150 and takes advantage of the built-in [...]

10-2 10.2 MENU DIFFERENCES The DOS command line syntax for executing PCX5AVD is similar to PCX5 (see Section 3.1). To run the program, type the following: PCX5AVD [-cXXX.cfg] [-ega] [-mc<n1>] [-me<n2>] After invoking PCX5AVD, the main program screen will appear as illustrated below: Figure 10-1: MAIN MENU The following sections describe[...]

Figure 10-2: CONVERSION OPTIONS DIALOG BOX 10.2.2 WAYPOINT EDITOR The Waypoint Edit dialog box (see Section 5.1) provides an additional information box to display Airport/NAVAID Facility Name, City, State and Class for the selected waypoint. Class information is provided for all waypoints and is displayed as Airport, Intersection, NDB, VOR, or User[...]

10.2.3 CONFIG DISPLAY OPTIONS The Display Options dialog box (see Section 9.4) includes additional display options to show Facility Name, City and State on the plot. Figure 10-4: DISPLAY OPTIONS DIALOG BOX 10.3 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Valid altitude information is provided for airport locations in proximity waypoint, route and plot (.GRM) data files. A[...]

SAMPLE PROXIMITY WAYPOINT FILE H IDNT LATITUDE LONGITUDE DATE TIME ALT DESCRIPTION PROXIMITY NAME CITY STATE CC CLASS ;waypts W HOME N3851.3190 W09445.4221 26-AUG-93 20:02:52 -9999 MY HOUSE 1.60930e+03 4 W KPTS N3726.8552 W09443.8698 29-JAN-07 03:38:08 +0290 1.60930e+04 ATKINSON MUN PITTSBURG KS K3 0 W VAS S2508.4194 W05729.7036 29-JAN-07 03:38:08 [...]

CHAPTER 1 1 PC150 This chapter describes the differences between the PC150 software kit and the PCX5 and the PCX5AVD software kits. The additional features provided with the PC150 kit are the Schedule Editor and the Checklist Editor. Both are used to quickly and easily edit information and exchange it with the GPS 150. 11.1 SETUP AND INSTALLATION T[...]

. Figure 11-1: CHECKLIST EDITOR 11.1.2 SCHEDULE EDITOR (EDIT MENU) The Schedule Editor provides reminders to the pilot while in flight. (These may include Check Fuel, Switch Tanks, etc.) Up to nine sched- uled messages can be input to the GPS 150 at one time. NOTE: Scheduled messages can be made specific to an individual flight and can then be stor[...]

Figure 11-2: SCHEDULE EDITOR It is important to remember when uploading new schedule or checklist information that the new items will replace the old items. The following settings are used on the GPS 150 : For normal PC kit interfacing (waypoint transfer, etc.) Channel 2 : IN: Off OUT: Off 9600 baud For real time plotting/logging or NMEA communicat[...]

11-4 SAMPLE CHECKLIST FILE H SOFTWARE NAME & VERSION I PC150 2.03 C 0 PREFLIGHT C STATIC PORTS C WINDSHIELD DEFOG C NOSE WHEEL CHK C PITOT STATIC DRN C OXY DSCHARGE DSK C ENGINE INLET C SUMP DRAIN C 1 PRE START C BRAKE SET C OXYGEN CHECK C SWITCHES OFF C 2 STARTING ENGINES C FUEL COMPUTER ON C STARTER SW START C SPR BELOW 0 DEG SAMPLE SCHEDULE [...]

12-1 CHAPTER 12 CONNECTING THE GPS UNIT TO A COMPUTER The PC Interface Cable supplied with this package allows you to connect your GPS unit to the serial port of a PC-compatible computer. This cable includes the proper connector to attach the cable to your unit and to a 9-pin D-Sub (DB9) connector at the computer's serial port. Computers with [...]

APPENDIX A GLOSSARY Almanac data - A data file which indicates the orbital paths and status of all known satellites. Almanac data is transmitted by all operational GPS satellites and is stored in your GPS receiver. ASCII file - A text file that follows the American Standard Code for Informa- tion Interchange. These files may be readily viewed/edite[...]

APPENDIX B INDEX A About PCX5 4-7 Accelerator keys 3-4 Almanac file 6-6 Append plot 4-2 B Bar chart 8-4 Bearing between points 5-5 C Checklist Editor 11-1 Checklist file 11-4 Comm menu 3-3, 6-1 Comm Port 6-11 Config menu 3-4, 9-1 Configuration display 9-4 load 9-6 PC 2-1 save 9-6 Connection to computer 12-1 Coordinates selection precision digits 9-[...]

L Load Configuration 9-6 Local Time difference 9-5 M Main menu 3-1 Memory, selecting 3-1 Memory requirements 2-1 Miscellaneous options 9-5 Mouse 2-2, 3-2 O Open file 4-1 Overview 1-1 P Pan Window 7-3 PC 150 11-1 PC requirements 2-1 PCX5AVD 10-1 PDOP 8-3 Plot Append 4-2 menu 3-3, 7-1 Open file 4-1 Save to current file 4-4 Save to specific file 4-4 P[...]

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