Lowrance electronic 5200C manual

Pub. 988-0151-471 www.lowrance.com GlobalMap ® 5200 C GPS Mapping GPS Receiver Operation Instructions[...]

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i Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me Fi rst! ................................................................ 1 Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap ® 5200c .......................... 2 How Lowrance GPS Works .................................................................. 4 Introduction to GPS and WAAS ..................................[...]

ii Find Distance From Current Po sitio n to Another Location ........... 59 Icons .................................................................................................... 60 Routes ................................................................................................. 61 Create and Save a Rout e ...............................[...]

iii Port Inform ation ............................................................................. 86 Tidal Current In formatio n ............................................................. 87 Tide Inform ation ............................................................................. 89 Navionics ® Char ts ..................................[...]

iv WARNING! A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. CAUTION When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), a GPS unit will show the shortest, most direct path to the waypoi nt. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions. Th erefore, the prudent navigator will not only t[...]

1 Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of digital GPS! We know you're anxious to begin navigating, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the GlobalMap ® 5200c and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best p[...]

2 After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS ex- perience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap's many ad- vanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced GPS Operations . This section contains the re st of the unit's GPS command functions. When you come to a GPS menu command on the G[...]

3 Case size: ......................... 5.4" H x 6.9" W x 3.4" D (13.8 x 17.6 x 8.6 cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable for saltwater use. MMC slots: ....................... One with waterproof doo r (SD card compati- ble). Recording: ........................ MM C & SD m em ory ca rds fo r r eco rd in g GP S trip details and disp[...]

4 Plot Trails: ....................... 10 savabl e; up to 9,999 points per trail. Zoom range: .................... 39 ranges; 0.02 to 4,000 miles. NOTE: The above memory capacities refer only to the GlobalMap ® 5200c' s on-board memory. The amount of GP S data you can record and save for recall later is limited only by the number of MMC cards[...]

5 We lock it in here at the factory — you can't change or erase this map. The background map is suitable for many navigation chores, but for maximum accuracy and much more detail, you need our optional map- making software, MapCreate. Some unit features — such as searching for businesses and addresses — won' t work without a custom [...]

6 These Custom Map Files (file format *.lcm) can also be shared be- tween Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS uni ts and personal computers. This unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SDC. To use a custom map, all you n eed to do is slide an MMC contain- ing a map into the GlobalMap. Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well, now you kno[...]

7 A minimum of three satellites are re quired to determine a 2D fix. The system requires signal receptio n from three satellites in order to determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to determine both position and elevat ion (your height above sea level — also called altitude). This is called a 3D fix. Remember, the [...]

8 Non aviators can use WAAS signals to make their GP S navigation even more accurate. Your unit receives both GPS and WAAS signals. How- ever, WAAS has some limits you should know about. Firs t, t he U .S . government has not comple ted construction of the WAAS system, so it is not yet fully operational. The ground st ations are in place, but only [...]

9 Menu Commands A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters, in a bold sans serif type like this: R OUTE P LANNING . These indicate that you are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action of some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or file names you need to select are show in italic [...]

10 Notes[...]

11 Section 2: Installation & Accessories Preparations You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you [...]

12 You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. After th e module is installed, connect it to the end of the extension cable. To connect it to the unit, insert the cable's plug into the Network socket on the back of the unit or a double T connector attached to the unit. See the module&apos[...]

13 Caution: All of the wires in the power/data cable have bare ends for eas- ier installation. The bare ends on any unused wires could cause an electrical short if left exposed. To prevent this, you should cover the individual wire ends – either by capping them with wire nuts, wrapping them with electrical tape or both. (You should cut off the ba[...]

14 If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, espe- cially the engine's wires. This will provide the best isolation from elec- trical noise. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gauge wire onto it. The display power cable has three wires, white, red and black. Red is the positive (+) lead, black is negati ve (–) or[...]

15 (However, never connect multiple power sources to a NMEA 2000 network. If you have a network that is already powered, see diagram B.) Power Diagram B Use this method if you are only powering your display unit and are not powering a NMEA 2000 network or any NMEA 2000 accessory device, including a GPS module. (Fuse may be different from that shown[...]

16 The NMEA 2000 Power cable's red wire should be attached (with pro- vided 3-amp fuse) to the positive (+) terminal. The NMEA 2000 Power cable's black and shield wires should both be attached to the negative (–) terminal. WARNING: The NMEA 2000 network bus is always on and constantly drawing power. You must connect NMEA power to a swit[...]

17 The diagram above has a double T connector with two 120-ohm (one male and one female) terminators — one at each end of the connector. It is easy to expand this network by removing a terminator from one end of the double T connector, then inserting a new T connector or ex- tension cable between the double T connector and terminator. Remem- ber:[...]

18 GlobalMap 5200c Cable Connections. Netw ork socket Pow er/Data socket Display unit pow er cable Data cable NMEA 2000 Pow er cable Extension cable Ethernet (future enhancement) Double T connector Extension cable LGC-3000 120-ohm terminator 120-ohm terminator[...]

19 Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable You can install the GlobalMap on the top of a dash with the supplied gimbal bracket. It can also be installed in the dash or mounted on a portable power supply. If you use th e supplied bracket, you may be in- terested in the optional R-A-M ® bracket mounting system. This con- verts the unit'[...]

20 Install the gimbal bracket. Orient the bracket so the arms slope to- ward the front of your unit. Drill a 1-inch (25.4 mm) hole in the dash for the power and antenna cables. The best location for this hole is immediately under the gimbal bracket location. This way, the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole, holds the cables in posi[...]

21 tho ugh the hol e f rom the top . If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cables with a good marine caul king compound. Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening. No matter what type of installation you prefer, be sure to leave enough slack in the cables to allow tilting or swiveling the GlobalMap. If you choose[...]

22 Portable Installation Like many Lowrance products, the GlobalMap is capable of portable operation by using an optional portable power pack. The power pack and the magnet-equipped antenna module expand the uses for your GPS unit. The portable power pack makes it easy to transfer your unit from a boat to a car, recreational vehicle, airplane or ot[...]

23 To remove an MMC 1. Open the card compartment door by unscrewing the thumb screw. The screw should only be finger tight. If it was over-tightened, use a thumbnail, a coin or a screwdriver to open the door. 2. Just press a finger against the l abel of the MMC and drag it from the slot. 3. Drag the MMC from the slot. To add an MMC or SD Card 1. Op[...]

24 Face Cover Your unit comes with a white protective cover that snaps on and off the front of the unit. This cover is intended for use when your unit and the vehicle it's mounted in are idle. WARNING: When the unit is mounted in an unprotected area, such as an open boat cockpit, the protective face cover must be removed when the vehicle is mo[...]

25 Section 3: Basic GPS Operations This section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tuto- rials presented in Sec. 3 follow a chronological order. Sec. 4, Advanced GPS Operations , will discuss other more advanced functions and utili- ties. Before you turn on the unit and find where you are, it's a good idea to learn about [...]

26 and Radar. Each page represents one of the unit's major operation modes. 3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which allow you to select a command or ad just a feature. This also accesses search functions for streets, intersections, addresses and highway exits. 4. ARROW KEYS – These keys are used to navigate through t[...]

27 Main Menu. The Main Menu commands and their functions are: Screen command: changes the contrast or brightness of the display screen. Sounds command: enables or disables the sounds for key strokes and alarms and sets the alarm style. Transparency command: adjust the level of transparency fo r menus. Alarms command: turns GPS alarms on or off and [...]

28 Browse Files command: this allows you to view the installed MMC card and the files it contains. Pages The unit has four Pages that represent the major operating modes. They are the Status, Navigation, Map and Radar Page. They are ac- cessed by pressing the PA GES key, then using → or ← to s e l e ct a P a g e . Clear the Pages Menu by pressi[...]

29 Satellites Status Page, at left. Custom Gauges feature, right. This screen shows a graphical view of the satellites that are in view. Each satellite is shown on the circular chart relative to your position. The point in the center of the chart is directly overhead. The small in- ner ring represents 45° above the horizon and the large ring repre[...]

30 Highlight P RESS E NT TO ADD … and press ENT in the Overlay Data Shown menu (far left) to open the Data Vi ewer menu (center) with five ex- pandable data categories: GPS Data, Navigation, Trip Calculator, Time and Sensor Data. The right figure shows the subcategory list under the GPS Data category. 4. Highlight the desired data category and pr[...]

31 NOTE: One of the data display options for the Satellite Status page is "Po- sition Error" (horizontal position error), which can appear in one of the page's data boxes. When Position Error is on, it will show you the expected error from a benchmark location. In other words, if the Position Error box shows 50 feet, then the positio[...]

32 When navigating to a waypoint your ground speed, track, distance and bearing to waypoint, and course are all shown digitally on this screen. NOTE: Remember, when the Speed, Track and Position information dis- plays are flashing, satellite lock ha s not been achieved and no posi- tion fix has been determined. A question mark will also flash on th[...]

33 Navigation Page, going to a waypoint while creating a new trail. The cross track error range is shown on the compass rose as a wide, white, corridor enclosing the course line. T he outer edges of this white corridor represent lines that show the current cross track error range. The default for the cross track error range is 0.20 miles. For examp[...]

34 The Navigation Page has its own menu, which is used for some ad- vanced functions and for setting various options. Options and setup are discussed in Sec. 5. To access th e Navigation Page Menu, from the Navigation Page, press MENU . Map Page The Map Page screens show your course and track from a "bird's-eye" view. By default, thi[...]

35 If you're using only the factory-loaded background map, the maximum zoom range for showing additional map detail is 20 miles. You can con- tinue to zoom in closer, but the map will be enlarged without revealing more map content (except for a few ma jor city streets.) Load your own high-detail custom map made with MapCreate (or a pre-made Fr[...]

36 What's more important is the large scale map detail that allows your GPS unit to show a higher level of position accuracy. For example, the background map would show you the general outline and approximate shape of a coastline or water body, but the higher de- tail in MapCreate shows the shoreline completely and accurately (finer detail). M[...]

37 The Map Page has its own menu, which is used for several functions and for setting various options. To access the Map Page Menu, from the Map Page, press MENU . The Pages Menu also offers several map display options under the Map Page category. To access them, press PA GES while the unit is on the Map Page. The two different menus are shown in t[...]

38 Pages Menu with Two Maps option selected, at left. The Resize Win- dow feature was used to make the maps vertical. Map Page with two horizontal map windows, at right. The bottom map is the active map. Resize Window is a useful feature for pages that have two major win- dows. You can change the relative size of the windows, as well as hori- zonta[...]

39 You can only change size, not switch layout, on the Map With Custom Gauges - it's always two vertical windows. Press EXIT to clear the four flashing arrows. 3. To change the window size again or revert back to the original dis- play, just follow the steps above. Mo st dual-window displays use half the screen for each window by default. You [...]

40 Scroll map north, south, east or west using arrow keys ↑ ↓ → ← . To stop scrolling and return to current position on map, press EXIT key. 6. Set a waypoint ( Wpt 001 ) at your current position so you can navi- gate back here: press WPT | WPT . Waypoint symbol and "001" appears. 7. Zoom/scroll map to find a nearby object or loca[...]

41 When you are traveling, the map will automatically move as you move. This keeps your current location roughly centered on-screen. You can manually pan or scroll the map north, south, east or west by using the arrow keys, which launch the cross-hair map cursor. This allows you to look at map places other than your current position. To clear the c[...]

42 Searching Now that you've seen how the unit can find where you are, let's search for something somewhere else. Searching is one of the most powerful features in the Lowrance GPS product line. In this example, we'll look for the nearest fast-food restaurant. For more information on different types of sea rches, refer to Sec. 6, Sea[...]

43 POI information screen on fast food restaurant nearest this position. Screen shows name, street address, phone number, latitude/longitude, distance to restaurant and its compass bearing. Figure at left shows Go To Waypoint command; right figure shows Find On Map command. 6. The unit's map appears, with the cross-hair cursor highlighting the[...]

44 Set a Waypoint A waypoint is an electronic "addre ss," based on the latitude and longi- tude of a position on the earth. A waypoint represents a location, spot or destination that can be stored in memory, then recalled and used later for navigation purposes. You can create a waypoint at the cursor position on the map or at your current[...]

45 Create Waypoint a t Current Position While you are traveling, press WPT | WPT . The waypoint is saved and automatically given a name with a sequential number, such as "way- point 003." The waypoint symbol and number appear on the map. Sequence for setting a waypoint. Step 1: while traveling, quickly press WPT twice to call up Find Wayp[...]

46 Navigate to a Waypoint You can select any waypoint visible on the Map Page with the cursor, then use the Navigate to Cursor command (we'll describe how later in this section.) However, you can av oid scrolling the map to pick your waypoint if you use the Find Waypoint commands. 1. Press WPT | → to S AVED | ENT . To look up the nearest way[...]

47 To activate it, press the ZOUT and ZIN keys at the same time. Your posi- tion at the time these keys are pr essed is used as the man overboard position. Caution: Saving a new "Man Overboard" waypoint will overwrite and erase the previous "Man Overboard" waypoint. Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint Find your way back to the acciden[...]

48 2. Center the cursor over the locati on to select it. See the example in the following figure. Many map items such as waypoints, Points of In- terest, towns, etc. can be "selecte d," and appear "highlighted" with a pop-up box. Other features, such as a river or a street intersection will not appear "highlighted," bu[...]

49 To stop navigating to the cursor, use the Cancel Navigation command: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AV I GAT IO N | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . The unit stops showing navigation information. Navigate to a Point of Interest For POIs that are in view on the map, you can use the Navigate to Cur- sor command above; use the cursor to select the P[...]

50 To Save a Trail 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT . Sequence for saving a trail and begi nning a new one, after My Trails command is selected. The Trails Menu, at left. The arrow to the right of Trail 2 indicates the trail is "active" and the check to the left indicates the trail is visible on the map display. The right f[...]

51 You can save and recall up to 10 differe nt plot trails, which can also be copied to your MMC for archiving or for transfer to your MapCreate software. Tip: Another quick way to stop recording one trail and begin a new one is to use the New Trail command: Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT | ENT . Caution: You also have the option of c[...]

52 The other two methods provide a full range of navigation data and work with both the Map Page and Navigation Page. The only difference between them is "navigating a trail" follows a trail forward (from start to end) while "backtracking" follows a trail in reverse (from end to start.) When hiking at walking speed with a hand-h[...]

53 Navigate a trail menu sequence: Fig. 1, My Trails command. Fig. 2, Trails Menu. Fig. 3, Edit Trail Menu. Fig. 4, Edit Route Menu for Trail 3. A trail is always converted to a "route" when you navigate the trail. On the Map Page, the trail you are navigating is represented by a dot- ted line that alternates with a flashing solid line. T[...]

54 Navigate trail, map views: at left driver is northbound heading straight toward trail point 6. At ri ght, northbound driver has reached point 6 and has turned west to follow trail. Navigate trail, navigation page (compass rose) views: at left, driver is northbound heading straight toward trail point 6; bearing arrow shows the trail point is due [...]

55 5. Now, begin moving and follow the trail. 6. When you reach your destination, be sure to cancel your navigation: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C ANCEL N AVI GAT IO N | ENT . The unit asks if you're sure; press ← | ENT . Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files Custom Maps: Custom maps work only from the MMC card or SD card. When a card conta[...]

56 2. The Transfer My Data menu includes a message which tells you if an M M C i s p r e s e n t o r n o t . I f n o M M C i s present, you must first insert a card into the unit in order to acti vate the Load or Save commands. To transfer data from the unit to the MMC : press ENT (for S AV E .) To transfer data from the MMC to the unit : press →[...]

57 These figures show the menu sequence for loading a GPS Data File from an MMC into the unit's memory. Cancel Navigation You can turn off any of the naviga tion commands after you reach your destination or at any other time by using the Cancel Navigation com- ma nd . Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to C A NCEL N AV I GAT I ON | ENT | ← to Y ES | EN[...]

58 Notes[...]

59 Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations Find Distance From Current Position to Another Location 1. While on the Map Page press: MENU | ↓ to F IND D ISTANCE | ENT . 2. Center your cursor over the positi on you want to find the distance to. A rubber band line appears, connecting your current position to the cursor's location. The distance along [...]

60 Icons Icons are graphic symbols used to mark a location, personal point of interest or event. They can be placed on the map screen, saved and re- called later for navigation purposes. These are sometimes referred to as event marker icons. This unit has 42 different symbols you can pick from when creating an icon. Icons are similar to waypoints, [...]

61 1. Press MENU | ↓ to D ELETE M Y I CONS | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to D ELETE A LL I CONS , D ELETE B Y S YMBOL , o r D ELETE F ROM M AP and press ENT . Deleting icons from map screen. The Delete All Icons command will ask if you are sure. Press ← to Y ES | ENT . All icons will be deleted from the map. The Delete by Symbol command will launch the [...]

62 The course from one waypoint to the next is a leg; routes are composed of one or more legs. The legs of a ll GPS routes are based on straight lines between waypoints. A route pr ovides the automatic capability to navigate through several waypoints without having to reprogram the unit after arriving at each waypoi nt. Once programmed into the GPS[...]

63 2. Press ENT . Now ↓ to (E ND OF R OUTE ) | ENT | ↓ to A DD F ROM M AP | ENT . The Map Page appears with the cursor showing. Edit Route menu, left. Edit Route Waypoints menu, right, with Add From Map command selected. 3. Use the Zoom keys and arrow keys to move the map and cursor until the cursor is centered on the spot where you want your r[...]

64 Tip: You can also delete all routes at once: 1. From the N AVIG AT IO N P AG E , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AG E press MENU | MENU | ↓ to R OUTE P LANNING | ENT . 2. Press → to D ELETE A LL | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . Edit a Route Name You can edit the route name if you wish. 1. From the N AV I GAT IO N P AG E , press MENU | ENT or [...]

65 NOTE: When adding waypoints to a route, the inserted waypoints will ap- pear in the route in front of the waypoint you have selected. To in- sert waypoints at the end of the route, make sure to select "(End of route)" before adding them. Navigate a Route 1. From the N AVI G ATI ON P AG E , press MENU | ENT or from the M AP P AG E , pre[...]

66 Navigating along a route: Fig. 1 shows the Navigation Page at the start of a route, heading straight for the fi rst waypoint (Wpt 1). In Fig. 2, the traveler has arrived at Wpt 1; the arrival alarm has been triggered and the bearing arrow on the compass rose has turned to point toward Wpt 2, off to the east. In Fig. 3 the traveler has turned eas[...]

67 Edit a Trail Name To edit a trail name: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to M Y T RAILS | ENT | ↓ to trail name | ENT | ENT . Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. Press ENT then EXIT | EXIT | EXIT | EXIT to return to the previous page display. Tip: You can quickly cal[...]

68 At left, Edit Trail Menu with Pattern option selected. At right, edited trail with dotted line pattern. Utilities Utilities are useful tools for traveling or for outdoor activities. Alarm Clock To get to the alarm clock menu: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to T IMERS | ENT | ↓ to A LARM C LOCK | ENT . Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator To get to the [...]

69 2. Press WPT | → to D ELETE W AYPOINT | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . To return to the previous page and clear the cursor, press EXIT . To delete all waypoints at one time: press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to D ELETE A LL M Y W AYPOINTS | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . To return to the previous page, press EXIT | EXIT . Edit a Wayp[...]

70 This boosts waypoint position accura cy by helping to eliminate errors caused by atmospheric conditions and other factors. 1. Press WPT | → to S UBCATEGORY column| ↓ to N EW | ENT . 2. Press ↓ or ↑ to A VERA GE P OSITION | ENT |press → to C REATE | ENT . 3. Wait while the unit takes points to average for the position. The greater the n[...]

71 Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options Alarms This unit has several GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all of these but the anchor alarm turned on. You can turn the alarm s off and on and change their distance settings. You can set an arrival alarm to fl ash a warning message and sound a tone when you cross a preset distance from a w[...]

72 3. To change distance settings, scroll ↓ or ↑ to select the desired cate- gory, then press → | ENT to activate the distance dialog box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first character, then press → to the next character and repeat until the name is correct. 4. When your adjustments are finished, return to the last page dis- played by repe[...]

73 Check MMC Files and Storage Space To check MMC Files: Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to B ROWSE F ILES | ENT. Main Menu, left, Browse Files, right. Communications Port Configuration The unit has one NMEA 0183 version 2.0 compatible communication port or com port for short. The Co m Port Menu, which is accessed from the System Setup Menu, allows yo u to[...]

74 2. Press ↓ to C OMMUNI CA TIONS P ORT | ENT . Configure NMEA You can configure the unit to use specific NMEA sentences. 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to C OMMUNI CA TIONS P ORT | ENT | ↓ to C ONFIGURE NMEA 0183 | ENT . 3. A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sen- tences. A check mark n[...]

75 UTM's are marked on USGS topographic charts. This system divides the Earth into 60 zones, each 6 degr ees wide in longitude. British, Irish, Finnish, German, New Zealan d, Swedish, Swiss, Taiwan, and Greek grid systems are the national coordinate system used only in their respective countries. In order to use these grid systems, you must be[...]

76 from that reference point. For example, if it shows a distance of UP 4.00" and LEFT 0.50", you then measure up four inches and to the left a half-inch from the reference point on the map to find your location. To configure a map fix: To use this format, you need to follow these steps in order. First, take your map of the area and deter[...]

77 Press → to S ELECT O RIGIN | ENT | ENT | ENT to bring up the waypoint list. Select the waypoint that you saved the reference point under and press ENT . The unit displays a waypoint information screen with the com- mand S ET A S O RIGIN selected; press ENT and the unit returns to the Con- figure Map Fix menu. Finally, press EXIT to erase this [...]

78 Selecting the category name and pressing ENT will show the category's contents, so you can choose items within it. An expanded category (one with a "–" next to its name) can be collapsed to hide its contents. Just select the category name and press ENT . Expand any categories that might contain data you want to display. Then pre[...]

79 A message and tone appear periodically, warning you that the simula- tor is on. To turn the simulator off, repeat the above steps or turn the unit off. While in simulator mode, you can press EXIT to clear the steering and speed boxes from the screen while continuing the simulation. This will allow you to use the map cursor during a simulation. T[...]

80 2. A message appears, telling you to move the cursor near the desired location and press ENT . When the message automatically clears, follow the message instructions. 3. In a moment, your present position marker arrow appears on the map in the location you selected with the cursor. The unit will consider that spot as its last known position unti[...]

81 Map Data Menu. Show Map Data From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M AP D ATA | ENT . Press ENT to enter the E ART H M AP D ETAIL selection list, and choose how much detail you want, from Off (so the unit operates like a GPS plotter) to High. After the option is set, press EXIT repeatedly to return to the page display. Pop-up Map Information Fr[...]

82 The large ring touching the left and right sides of the screen is 100 miles in diameter (same as the zoom range). The second smaller ring is 50 miles in diameter (always 1/2 the zoom range). The dist anc e f rom you r current position to the smaller ring (the ring's radius) is 25 miles (al- ways 1/4 the zoom range). With the arrow keys and [...]

83 Map Datum Menu. Map Detail Category Selection This menu determines which of the mapping features are shown on the screen. This includes, waypoints, tra ils, icons, cities, highways, etc. You can selectively turn on or off any of these items, customizing the m ap to your needs. To get to Map Categories: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to M[...]

84 Map Orientation By default, this receiver shows the map with north always at the top of the screen. This is the way most maps and charts are printed on paper. Map orientation at left is shown in north up and at right, track up. This is fine if you're always trave ling due north. What you see to your left corresponds to the left side of the [...]

85 Map Menu, left; Map Orientation menu with the North Up map orientation option selected, at right. NOTE: In North Up and Course Up, the present position arrow appears in the center of the map page. In Track Up, the position arrow ap- pears centered in the lower third of the page. NauticPath ™ USA Marine Charts The unit can display NauticPath el[...]

86 To view Chart Note information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cu rsor over a Chart Note icon. When it's selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. Press WPT to display the Note Information screen. 3. To scroll through the Chart Note screen, use ↑ ↓ arrow keys to read the information. To return to the main page display, pre ss EXIT repe[...]

87 NauticPath chart showing Port Services icon selected by cursor. When first highlighted, the Pop-Up name box appears. The Port Services information screen for a NauticPath chart contains all the service information in one window. 3. To scroll through the service information window, use ↑ ↓ to see the types of services available. To return to [...]

88 present time. At larger zoom ranges, you can select the boxed " C " icon and it becomes an animated arrow wi th a pop-up name box. The name box disappears after a few seconds. Exa mple s are dis playe d in the fol- lowing figures. To view Tidal Current information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor over a Tidal Current Station i[...]

89 The velocity scale at the top left side of the graph changes dynamically based upon the maximum velocity of the current for that day. Slack water, the period of little or no current, is represented by the Slack Wa- ter Line (SWL). The flood appears above the SWL and the ebb appears below the SWL. You can look up tidal current data for other date[...]

90 To view tide information: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cu rsor over a tide station icon. When it is selected, a pop-up name box appears. 2. Press WPT to display the Tide Information screen. Tide Information screen. The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station on this date at the present time. The gr aph at the top [...]

91 play. NauticPath charts are ready for display as soon as they are inserted into the unit. Navionics charts must be inserted into the unit, then selected as a Map Choice option in the Map Data menu. To display a Navionics chart: 1. Install the Navionics MMC in the memory card compartment and turn on the unit. (For full card install instructions, [...]

92 Overlay Data, with "Navigation," "Trip Calculator" and "Time" categories expanded to show their subcategories. To overlay information on your screen: 1. While on the Navigation Page or a Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to OVERLA Y DA TA | ENT . 2. You'll see a list of the overlay data currently shown, if any. Select[...]

93 From Overlay Data Shown (left) press ENT to see Data Viewer (center). Select a category and press ENT ; then select information to float on screen and press ENT (right). To remove overlaid data: 1. While on the Page that shows the item or items you want to remove, press MENU | ↓ to O VERLAY D ATA | ENT . 2. You'll see a list of the overla[...]

94 1. From one of the Map Pages, press MENU | ↓ to O VERLA Y D AT A | ENT . 2. You'll see a list of the overlay da ta currently displayed. Select the item you want to move and press ENT | → | ENT . 3. The data begins to flash on yo ur screen. Use any combination of → , ← , ↑ and ↓ to move the data to a new location on the screen. 4[...]

95 System Setup menu, left, with Pop- up Help command highlighted. At right, this example shows the Pop-up Help message for the Go To Cursor command, located on the Map Menu. Reset Options To reset all features to their factory defaults: 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT | ↓ to R ESET O PTIONS | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . NOTE: Re[...]

96 The C ONTRA S T slider bar is already selected. Press → or ← to move the bar. The left end of the scale is minimum contrast; the right end is maximum contrast. Screen Command, left, and Screen Menu with Contrast bar selected, right. To adjust the display's brightness: Press ↓ to B RIGHTNESS . Press → or ← to move the bar. The left[...]

97 1. Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to S YSTEM S ETUP | ENT . 2. Press ↓ to S ET L ANG U AGE … | ENT . 3. Use ↓ or ↑ to select a different language and press ENT . All menus now appear in the language you selected. Language selection screen. Set Local Time Using the correct local time setting is handy when estimating local ar- rival time while na[...]

98 The last field in this menu is C ONFIG DST . This feature allows your unit to automatically adjust with the time change caused by Daylight Sav- ing Time. You should only have to set it o nce. You may select which set of rules ma tches DST in your region, or ac- cept the default. Once you have ea ch field set the way you want, press EXIT repeated[...]

99 Sounds command, left. At right, the Sounds menu. Once in the Sounds menu: To set Key Press Sounds: With the option highlighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) After the option is set, press EXIT | EXIT to return to the page display. To set Alarm Sounds: Press ↓ to A LARM S OUNDS . With the option high- lighted, pres[...]

100 Main Menu, left, Trails Menu, center, Trail Options, right. Delete All Trails To remove all of the trails from memory: from the Trails Menu, press → to D ELETE A LL | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . Update Trail Option This menu lets you change the way the trail updates occur. WARNING: If you uncheck the Update Trail option, automatic trail creatio[...]

101 Trail Options menu: Update Time Rate setting, left, and Update Distance setting, right. Specific Trail Optio ns Delete Trail To delete a specific trail: From the Trails Menu, press ↓ to Trail Name | ENT . The Edit Trail menu appears as seen in the following fig- ure. Press → to D ELETE T RA IL | ENT | ← to Y ES | ENT . Edit Trail menu. Tr[...]

102 New Trail To manually start a new trail, in the Trails Menu, make sure N EW T RAIL is highlighted and press ENT . New Trail command. Transparency Use the transparency menu to adjust the transparency of menu win- dows. A high transparency allows you to continue monitoring the screen's display while adjusting featur e settings, though the te[...]

103 To adjust Menu Transparency level: Press MENU | MENU | ↓ to T RANSPARENCY | ENT . The T RA NSPARENCY slider bar appears. Press ↑ or ↓ to move the bar. The lower end of the scale makes the menus opaque; the upper end is maximum transparency. Units of Measure This menu sets the speed and distance (statute or nautical miles, me- ters), depth[...]

104 Notes[...]

105 Section 6: Searching NOTE: The Search function depends on the type of map data loaded in your unit. GlobalMap HD models are fully "searchable" out of the box because they contain a hard drive loaded with complete map- ping information. These maps include all the data contained in our MapCreate custom maps, Fishing Hot Spots lake maps [...]

106 mined). You can look up items by name, or search for the item nearest to you. Find Addresses 1. From the Map Page, press MENU | ↓ to F IND A DDRESS | ENT . 2. Press ENT to search in the Address field. 3. To enter an address number , press ↑ or ↓ to change the first number, then press → to move the cursor to the next number and re- peat [...]

107 5. To enter a city name , press ↓ to C ITY | ENT . You will be asked if you want to find addresses only within a particular city. This option is de- signed so you can limit an address se arch to a single city if necessary (see note below.) If you select yes, there are two options: A. You can spell out the city name in the top selection box. P[...]

108 Address search result list, left. At center, Map Page showing location of the address on the map, highlighted by cursor. At right, after the address is located, you can navigate to it ("D" symbol for destination). 8. To navigate to the address, press MENU | ENT | EXIT and the unit will begin showing navigation information to the addre[...]

109 Find Any Item Selected by Map Cursor On the Map Page: with a POI or map feature selected by the cursor press WPT. To return to the previous page , press EXIT . A POI selected by the cursor, left, POI information screen, right. NOTE: Since the Go To Waypoint command is highlighted, you can navi- gate to the selected POI by pressing ENT | EXIT wh[...]

110 Press ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next letter and repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT | ENT . B. Jump down to the lower selection list by pressing ENT , then press ↓ or ↑ to select a highway from the list, then press ENT . Find By Name menu. 3. Once you have selected a highway[...]

111 "Go To Exit" option, left, "Find On Map" option, right. Tip: You can also look up some additional information on the Exit Ser- vices located near this exit. Press ↓ to S ERVICES |press ↓ or ↑ to se- lect Service Name | ENT . Exit Information screen, left; general location and amenities information, at right. Find Map P[...]

112 Find Waypoint menu with Lodging POI category selected, left, and with the RV Parks subcategory selected, right. 2. Search by nearest POI. Press ↓ | ENT . The "find by nearest" menu will show a "calculating" screen, then a list of the nearest POI's will appear. Press ↓ or ↑ to the selected POI and press ENT to call[...]

113 Find by Name option, left, Find by Name menu, right. 4. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen is displayed, you can choose to "Go To" the POI waypoint by pressing ENT or find it on the map by pressing ↓ | ENT . "Go To" POI option, left, "Find on Map" POI option, right. Find Streets or Intersections Find[...]

114 Find Streets command, left, Find Streets menu, right. 2. You must first fill in a street na me in the First Street dialog box. Press ENT to display the Find By Name menu. There are two options: A. You can spell out the street in the top selection box. Pr ess ↑ or ↓ to change the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next le[...]

115 At left, the Find Streets menu with the Find First Street command highlighted. At right, Streets Found list. 4. The Map Page appears, with the cursor pointing to the found street. If you want to navigate to the found street at the cursor location, press MENU | ENT | EXIT . Map Page showing results of a street search. The cursor points to the lo[...]

116 repeat until the name is correct, then press ENT | ENT . B. Or you can jump down to the lower box and pick a street from the selection list . Press ENT , then press ↓ or ↑ to select a street from the list and press ENT . 3. The Find Streets menu reappears with the street you're searching for in the First Street box. (In this example, i[...]

117 7. The Map Page appears, with the cursor pointing to the found inter- section. The intersection in our example is shown in the following fig- ure. If you want to navigate to the found intersection, just press MENU | ENT | EXIT . Find Waypoints 1. Press WPT | ENT . 2. If searching for the waypoint By Name , press ENT . If searching for the Neare[...]

118 Waypoint Information screens with the Go To Waypoint command se- lected, left, and the Find on Map command selected, right. To clear these menus and return to the previous page, press EXIT re- peatedly. 5. If you're looking by name , there are two options: A. You can spell out the name in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ to change t[...]

119 Section 7: NMEA 2000 Device Configuration NMEA 2000 Menu The NMEA 2000 menu on your display unit's main menu allows you to configure, calibrate and monitor devices on a NMEA 2000 network. The NMEA 2000 menu provides access to the Bus Setup, Fuel Management and NMEA 2000 Alarms. You also can turn on/off Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Synchr[...]

120 The NMEA Diagnostics page displays information about the perform - ance of the network bus, keeping you updated on bus status, mode, er- rors and bus traffic. The Ethernet Diagnostics page keeps you updated on the performance of an Ethernet connection (if applic able) supplying information ranging from IP Address to upload and download rates (b[...]

121 When choosing an engine-tank configuration you will use the Tank Se- lect menu, Tank Size dialog box an d Set configuration button, all de- tailed below. Tank Select The Tank Select menu allows you to choose from up to three tanks (Port, Center and Starboard), depe nding on the Engine-tank configura- tion that has been selected. This allows you[...]

122 6. Select the tank you want to set up and press ENT . Press → to high- light the Tank Size dialog box and press ENT . 7. Use ↓ ↑ , ← → to input the capacity (gallons) of the tank you chose from the Tank Select menu and press ENT . 8. Repeat Steps 5-7 for each remaining tank. 9. When all tanks have been configured, press the S ET C ONF[...]

123 If, for example, you are viewing th e device configuration menu for an EP-15 Fluid Level, the device data window will include tank size and the amount of fuel left in the tank. The Device Data for an EP-10 F uel Flow includes Fuel Rate (amount of fuel burned per hour), Fuel Used, Trip Fuel Used and Seasonal Fuel Used. NOTE: If, as in the graphi[...]

124 Fuel A dded Used in tandem with the Add Fuel command, the F uel Added dialog box allows you to input the amount of fuel added to the tank, when an amount of fuel is added that does not fill up the tank. A dd Fuel After entering the amount of fuel added to a tank in the Fuel Added dialog, the Add Fuel command finalizes the entry of the data. L i[...]

125 Engine Operations The lower half of the Fuel Manage ment menu contains the following Engine Operation functions: Engine Select, Reset Calibration, Reset Trip and Reset Seasonal. Engine Select Engine Select allows you to choose the desired engine when resetting calibration, resetting trip fuel and resetting seasonal fuel. To Reset Calibratio n: [...]

126 NMEA 2000 Alarms The NMEA 2000 Alarms menu allows you to set Full and Empty fuel alarms for the EP-10 Fuel Flow, EP -15 Fluid Level, EP-50 Storage De- vice and the Suzuki Engine Interfac e. The alarms may be set to a per- centage (0-100%) of tank capacity. The second tab at the top of the NMEA 2000 Alarms page is the Alarm Status Tab. When an a[...]

127 set the backlight level to 75 percent on one display unit, all other units on the network will automatically switch to the same setting. To turn on/off Backlight Sync hronization: 1. Press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 2. Highlight B ACKLIGHT S YNCHRONIZATION and press ENT , which will turn on/off Backlight Synchronization. 3. [...]

128 5. Highlight the desired Temp Type and press ENT . The following con- firmation message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6. Highlight Y ES and press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. Advanced Options menu The Temp sensor Advanced Options menu contains two categories: In- s[...]

129 EP-10 Fuel Flow Configuration To input Devic e Name: 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↑ ↓ to select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- r[...]

130 You shouldn't need this command if you are connecting your unit to a network with similar display units and/ or a series of electronic probes. Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults command allows you to reset an individual EP-10 Fuel Flow Sensor's settings to factory defaults. If, for example, you exe- cute the Restore Defaults comman[...]

131 To select Tank Instan ce (Location): 1. Press MENU| MENU , use ↑ ↓ t o s e l e c t NMEA 2000 and press ENT . The NMEA 2000 menu will appear with five options: Bus Setup, Fuel Man- agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- ration menu[...]

132 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- ration menu. A list of network device s will be at the top of the page. 3. Select the desired fluid level and press ENT . The Fluid Level Device Configuration menu will appear. 4. Highlight T ANK S IZE and press ENT . Use ↑ ↓ , ← → to input the size of the tank an[...]

133 5. Select R ESTORE D EFAULTS and press ENT . The following message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6. Highlight Y ES and press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display. NOTE: The Fluid Level Device Configurat ion menu also contains the Cali- brate button, but we will address that[...]

134 agement, NMEA 2000 Alarms, Waypoint Sharing and Backlight Syn- chronization. 2. Highlight B US S ETUP and press ENT , which will open the Bus Configu- ration menu. A list of network device s will be at the top of the page. 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired en gine interface and press ENT . The De- vice Configuration menu will appear. 4. High[...]

135 3. Use ↑ ↓ to select the desired fluid level and press ENT . The Device Configuration menu will appear. 4. Highlight A DVA NCED O PTIONS and press ENT . 5. Select R ESTORE D EFAULTS and press ENT . The following message will appear: Are you sure you wish to change this device's configuration? 6. Highlight Y ES and press ENT . Press EXI[...]

136 8. Take your vessel out on the water and burn at least five gallons of fuel. Be sure you run only ONE engine — the engine connected to your fuel flow. 9. Fill up your tank again, noting how much fuel you added to the tank. Compare that number to the Fuel Used figure displayed on the page you customized. If the amount of fuel you added to the [...]

137 EP-15 Fluid Level Calibration The default calibration for the EP-15 Fluid Level is just as accurate as standard fluid level gauges. If, ho wever, the tank has an irregular shape or greater accuracy is needed, calibration is recommended. There are three calibration options: 2-Point, 3-Point and 5-Point. 2-Point Calibration A 2-point calibration [...]

138 Calibrate is highlighted on the device configuration menu (left). Cali- bration menu (right) with calibration instructions listed at the top. 3-Point Calibration 3-point calibration is designed for tanks that vary in shape from the top to the bottom. You can begin calibration at any point in the 3-point process, but we recommend starting calibr[...]

139 11. Highlight C ALIBRA TE and press ENT . The following message will ap- pear: Full Level Calibration Completed . Press ENT , then press EXIT re- peatedly to get back to the main display. Num Pts menu with 5-point calibratio n selected (left). Half level se- lected on Fluid Level menu (center). Calibration Done window (right). 5-Point Calibrati[...]

140 9. Select C ALIBRA TE and press ENT . The following message will appear: 1 Qtr Level Calibration Completed . Press ENT . 10. Add another quarter tank of fuel, which should raise the fuel level to half a tank. Highlight F LUID L EVEL and press ENT . Select H A LF LEVEL and press ENT . 11. Highlight C ALIBRA TE and press ENT . The following messa[...]

141 9. Fill up your tank again, noting how much fuel you added to the tank. Compare that number to the Fuel Used figure displayed on the page you customized. If the amount of fuel you added to the tank and the fuel used figure are off by more than 3 percent, we recommend the en- gine interface be calibrated. NOTE : You must use the gauge's Fil[...]

142 Reset Trim Calibration If you are not satisfied with your en gine trim calibration, you can reset engine trim calibration from the Suzuki Engine Interface Advanced Options menu. 1. Press MENU | MENU , select NMEA 2000 and press ENT . 2. Choose B US S ETUP and press ENT . Select the Suzuki Engine Interface connected to the desi red engine and pr[...]

143 5. Highlight R ESET C ALIBRATION and press ENT . The following message will appear: Are you sure you wish to Reset Calibration? 6. Highlight Y ES and press ENT . Press EXIT repeatedly to get back to the main display.[...]

144 Notes[...]

145 Sec. 8: Supplemental Material Datums Used by This Unit WGS 1984 Default Adindan Mean for Ethiopia, Sudan Adindan Burkina Faso Adindan Cameroon Adindan Ethiopia Adindan Mali Adindan Senegal Adindan Sudan Afgooye Somalia Ain el Abd 1970 Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970 Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 1965 Cocos Islands Antigua Island Astro 1943; Antigua (Lee- w[...]

146 Chatham Island Astro 1971; New Zealand (Chatham Island) Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegre Brazil Dabola Guinea Djakarta (Batavia) Indonesia (Sumatra) DOS 1968 New Georgia Islands (Gizo Island) Easter Island 1967 Easter Island European 1950 Mean for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, West Germany, Gi- braltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg[...]

147 Nahrwan United Arab Emirates Naparima BWI Trinidad & Tobago North American 1927 Mean for Antigua, Barbados, Barbuda, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Turks Islands North American 1927 Mean for Belize, Cos- ta Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hondu- ras, Nicaragua North American 1927 Mean for Canada North America[...]

148 Point 58 Sweden Santo (DOS) 1965 Espirito Santo Island Sao Braz Azores (Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands) Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Nambia Selvagem Grande Salvage Islands SGS 85 Soviet Geodetic Sys- tem 1985 South American 1969 Mean for Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad [...]

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152 FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation. Change[...]

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