Garmin GPSMAP 185 manual

GPSMAP 185 Sounder TM OWNERS MANUAL AND REFERENCE[...]

© 1999 GARMIN Corproation Garmin International, Inc., 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062 USA Tel: 913-397-8200 FAX: 913-397-8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9AQ UK Tel: 011-44-1794-519944 FAX: 011-44-1794-519222 Garmin (Asia) Corp., 3F, No. 1, Lane 45, Pao Hsing Road, Hsin Tien, Taipe[...]

i INTRODUCTION Foreward Garmin TM , Micro G-chart TM , Autolocate TM , TracBack TM , and PhaseTrac12 TM are trademarks of Garmin Corporation and may only be used with permission. All right are reserved. Software Version 4.02 or above Internal Database Version 3.00 Micro G-chart TM cartridge data is copyrighted by Navionics Corporation and GARMIN Co[...]

The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 185 Sounder is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misint[...]

iii INTRODUCTION Capabilities Designed for detailed electronic charting and complete depth sounding capabil- ity, the GARMIN GPSMAP 185 Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can also give you the fishfinding information you need in fresh or saltwater: Precision Performance  High-contrast, four-level gray, LCD screen  PhaseTrac12 receiv[...]

iv INTRODUCTION Warranty WARRANTY GARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer[...]

v INTRODUCTION Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced depth sounding and marine navigation systems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 185 Sounder com- bines the proven performance of GARMIN GPS, powerful Micro G-chart electronic charting, and full featured depth sounding into one unit to create an unsurpassed marine navigation and f[...]

INTRODUCTION Packing List vi Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please see your GARMIN dealer immediately. Standard Package * :  GPSMAP 185 Sounder Unit  External Antenna and 30 cable  Power/Data Cable  Mounting Bracket ?[...]

vii GETTING STARTED Table of Contents Foreward....................................................................................................................... ...i Cautions....................................................................................................................... ...ii Capabilities/Warranty .......................[...]

viii GETTING STARTED Keypad Usage M P J G O T Q C R D B Scrolls the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page to a main page. Captures your present position and displays the mark position window. Returns display to a previous page or restores a data fields previous value. Decreases the scale of the moving map and highway pag[...]

1 GETTING STARTED Initialization Intializing the Receiver The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 185 Sounder is an important step in getting the best possible GPS performance. The receiver must be given an oppor- tunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper ini- tialization, the GPSMAP 185 Sounder is sh[...]

AB The select initialization window will appear, with the select from map option highlighted. 1. Press T to initialize the receiver from the built-in worldwide map. The map page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate present posi- tion with the map cursor. 1. Use the R keypad to move the map cursor to a location close to your p[...]

A B GPSMAP 185 Sounder Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPSMAP 185 Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation and depth sounding system that provides detailed chart coverage and convenient con- trol of many advanced features right from the screen display. This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using th[...]

AB The GPSMAP 185 Sounders status page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition and receiver status, with a signal strength bar graph and a satellite sky view in the center of the page. Each page of the GPSMAP 185 Sounders system also features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and fea- tures that relate to[...]

5 GETTING STARTED Page Sequence/Position Page The satellite status page is one of five main pages used in the GPSMAP 185 Sounders system. All five pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction using the J and Q keys. To continue the tour, lets move on to the next page, the positi[...]

6 GETTING STARTED Using the GOTO Key AB To mark your present position: 1. Press the M key. The mark position page will appear, with a default three-digit waypoint name, symbol, position, and depth (at this position). 2. Use the R keypad to highlight the waypoint name field (001) and press T . 3. Press the LEFT ARROW of the R keypad to clear the nam[...]

1. Press the J key. The sounder page lets you use the GPSMAP 185 as a fishfinder. The top of the screen contains any of thirteen selectable data field options, while the middle of the page contains a right-to-left moving sonar image of the water beneath your boat. (Note: Items appear on the screen as they pass under your transducer. Those objects a[...]

The GPSMAP 185 Sounder uses three range modes: auto, manual, and window. Auto mode displays the most information possible while continuously showing the bottom. Manual mode lets you select the displayed depth. Window mode allows you to define a starting depth and length of the range window. You may switch between auto and manual modes by using the [...]

Another useful feature of the GPSMAP 185 Sounder is the sounder zoom, which allows you to instantly zoom in to look at a specific portion of the sounder display by using the either the C or D key. The sounder zoom function is divided into four display levels:  2X Split ScreenShows two reduced-size sonar pictures at the same time. The[...]

Lets continue the Getting Started Tour with the map page. 1. Press the J key. The GPSMAP 185 Sounders map page combines digital chartplotting with a user- selectable display of navigation data and a built-in worldwide database to 64 nm. It will also be the page you use most to create and edit waypoints and routes. Before we take off on our pr[...]

AB Using the Map Cursor Working from the map page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Controlled by the R keypad, the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen navaids and waypoints. To get a feel for using the map [...]

Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receivers steering guidance and map displays. Weve already seen how to use the M key to store our present position, so its time to move on to the fun partgoing to a destination. The G key, located on the left side of the keypad above [...]

AB A data field at the top of the page will now display the bearing and distance to the second route waypoint. To get started, lets enter a speed for our vessel, which we can do from the Setup Simulator? listing on the options page. The setup sim- ulator page is also available from any other page in the main page sequence. To enter a boat [...]

Once the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint, youll notice that the waypoint symbol and name will become highlighted. The data field at the top of the page will display the waypoint name, the range and bearing from your present position, and the coordinates for the waypoint. To review the waypoint page for a selected waypoint: 1. Press the T key. [...]

AB 15 GETTING STARTED Navigation Page Now that were navigating to an actual destination, lets move on to the next page of the GPSMAP 185 Sounder system, the navigation page: 1. Press the J key. The navigation page provides graphic steering guidance to your destination. The bearing (BRG) and distance (DIS) to the destination, with your current[...]

16 To adjust the simulated boat speed: 1. Press the UP arrow of the R keypad to increase the speed in 5 knot/kph/mph incre- ments. Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the speed in the same increments. To steer the boat: 1. Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrows of the R keypad. Notice that as you get off course, the highway and waypoint pointer move to give [...]

AB The active route page shows each waypoint of the active route in sequence, with the waypoint name, distance and estimated time enroute to each waypoint displayed. As you navigate the route, the active route list will be automatically updated, indicating the next destination waypoint. The active route page also provides quick access to many route[...]

The main menu pages 11 submenus are divided into categories by function. You can select a particular submenu by simply highlighting the desired option and pressing T . To get a feel for how the main menu page works, lets clear out the track log weve created during our simulated tour. This will ensure that you have a clean slate once you st[...]

To turn the GPSMAP 185 Sounder off: 1. Press and hold the P key for about 3 seconds, until the screen is blank. The next section of the manual describes the pages and functions of the GPSMAP 185 Sounder in detail. If you are unable to locate a specific option or function, please refer to the index on pages 96-98. Thank you for choosing the GARMIN G[...]

Status Page The GPSMAP 185 Sounder status page provides a visual reference of various receiver functions, including current satellite coverage, receiver operating mode and current receiver accuracy. The status information will give you an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment. The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indic[...]

AB Receiver Status, EPE & DOP Receiver status is indicated at the top of the page, with the current estimated position error (EPE) and dilution of precision (DOP) to the left of the sky view. DOP is an indication of satellite geometry quality measured on a scale of one to ten (lowest numbers the best, highest numbers the poorest). EPE uses DOP [...]

Status Page Options The GPSMAP 185 Sounders status page features a context-sensitive options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the status page. To display the status page options: 1. Press O . To select a menu option: 1. Highlight the desired option and press T . The following options are available:  Initialize P[...]

Position Page The GPSMAP 185 Sounder position page shows you where you are, what direc- tion you are heading and how fast you are going. The top of the page features a compass tape to indicate the direction youre heading (while youre moving), and four user selectable data fields: course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG), distance tra[...]

Position Page Options The GPSMAP 185 Sounders position page features a context-sensitive options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the position page. To display the position page options: 1. Press O . To select a menu option: 1. Highlight the desired option and press T . The following options are available:  Rese[...]

Sounder Page The sounder page is where your GPSMAP 185 Sounder becomes a powerful fishfinder. The top of the screen contains any of thirteen selectable data field options, while the middle of the page contains a right-to-left moving sonar image of the water beneath your boat. (Note: Items appear as they pass under your trans- ducer. Those items on [...]

Range Modes The GPSMAP 185 Sounder uses three depth range modes: auto, manual, and window. Auto is the default and continually adjusts the screen display to show the maximum amount of data possible, while always showing the bottom; manual allows you to adjust the sonar displays depth with the the R keypad; window lets you establish a starting de[...]

Sounder Zoom Function The sounder zoom function allows you to see the current display picture at 2 times (2X) and 4 times (4X) magnification. 2X means that the screen displayed will now cover 1/2 the depth you were originally viewing in twice the detail and 4X shows 1/4 the original depth at four times the detail. Because less area is being shown [[...]

Moving the Zoom Window Once a zoom window has been activated, the zoom window can instantly be moved to show a different area. A zoom window indicator bar will be displayed on the right side of the original-scale picture (top). The bars length and position will correspond to the zoomed picture displayed on the lower half of the screen. To move t[...]

5. Enter any desired information for the waypoint such as name, comment, etc., and press T . 6. To resume display movement, press Q or T . Note: In the event that you only want to find the depth of an object and not mark it as a waypoint, simply press Q once the depth has been displayed to return to normal operation. Map/Sounder Page Split Screen T[...]

Sounder Page Options The sounder options page lets you customize the sounder to your needs. To display the sounder page options: 1. Press O . The following options are available:  Sensitivity Adjust? determines how sensitive the sounder is to sonar echoes. High sensitivity may show clutter which can conceal fish, while low sensitivity may not[...]

 Setup Page Display? allows you to select the fields displayed in the data section of the sounder page. The following options are available:  1 Field  3 Fields & Compass  1 Field & Compass  3 Fields & CDI  1 Field & CDI  5 Fields  3 Fields To change the page display: 1. Highlight the Setup Page Displ[...]

Sounder Setup The next sounder page menu option is Sounder Setup?. This option allows you to setup the sounder for your specific needs. Five operational settings/func- tions may be accessed: fish ID, water type, noise rejection, keel offset, and speed calibration. To access sounder setup: 1. Highlight the Sounder Setup? option and press[...]

 Water Type - Maximizes the sounders operation in cold, cool, or warm water and salt or freshwater. Has one field for water temperature and one for water composi- tion. Set the water temperature option to Cold if the water is below 40ºF, Cool if it is between 40º- 80ºF, and Warm if it is above 80ºF. Set the water composi[...]

 Speed Calibration - If you are using a transducer equipped to display speed through water (STW), calibration is required to ensure that the STW displayed by your GPSMAP 185 Sounder will be accurate. The unit may be calibrated automatically or manually, but auto calibration is recommended and is the default setting. To calibrate the unit: 1. Pre[...]

To use Manual Calibration: 1. Ensure manual calibration mode is selected in the speed calibration field, if not, press O , highlight Manual Calibrate?, and press O . 2. Press T . The slider bar will turn black and the calibration range bar will turn to white. 3. Use the R keypad to move the selector bar until the speed displayed in the STW[...]

AB Map Page The GPSMAP 185 Sounders map page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography, plotting and navigational data. The map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with geographic names, navaids, depth con- tours and a host of other chart features. It also plots your track and displays any routes and waypoints y[...]

Map Modes The map display uses the cursor keypad and a set of hard keys to control most map display functions. The C and D keys, combined with the R keypad, let you select zoom ranges and move the cursor. Two basic map operating modes, position mode and cursor mode, determine what cartography is shown on the map display. Position mode pans the cart[...]

AB Using the Cursor The cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world (even outside of your current Micro G-chart coverage). As you pan past the edge of the current map display, the screen will actively scroll forward to provide continuous map coverage. To move the cursor: 1. Press the R key[...]

Selecting Map Scales The map display has 16 available range scales from 1/8th to 4096 n.m. (1/4 to 7500km). The map scale is controlled by the C and D keys, with the current scale displayed at the bottom of the data window. To select a map scale: 1. Press the D key to zoom out and the C key to zoom in. The GPSMAP 185 Sounders system has a built-[...]

AB Map Page Options The GPSMAP 185 Sounder map page is designed to be a flexible tool that can be custom-tailored to your exact navigation needs. The map options page pro- vides access to many of the features and functions that will help you configure the map page to your own preferences. To display the map page options: 1. Press O . To select a me[...]

 Configure the Map? allows you to determine what chart features are displayed on a particular map scale to prevent excessive clutter. The map configuration page fea- tures an on/off grid with a list of chart features down the left side. The zoom scales are displayed across the top of the grid with the chart scale currently in use also indicat[...]

AB The map configuration options page also features a map calibration function that allows you to calibrate the map display with your exact physical surroundings or correct data from older charts. Before using the map calibration function, check to make sure that your map datum selected on the GPS matches the datum on the chart you are using (see p[...]

 Setup Page Display? allows you to specify the fields displayed in the data window section of the map page by selecting one of the following display options: Note: The last two display options make it possible to display both the map page and sounder page simultaneously as a split screen. The top half of the page will show a reduced-size map [...]

 Change Data Fields? allows you to specify the data displayed in each data field used on the map display. The following options are available:  BRG- bearing to active wpt  DIS- distance to active wpt  SOG- speed over ground  COG- course over ground  ETE- estimated time enroute  ETA- estimated time of arrival  XTK- crosstr[...]

GPSMAP 185 Sounder Navigation Page Whenever a GOTO, MOB, TracBack or route has been activated, the GPSMAP 185 Sounder will provide digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination with the navigation page. The top half of the nav page features four user-selectable data fields that display the bearing (BRG) and distance (DIS) to waypoint, al[...]

As you head toward your destination, the highway perspective will move to indicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on course. If you are navigating a route, the navigation page will show each route waypoint in sequence, with the active leg indicated by the white portion of the highway. Nearby waypoints not[...]

AB The following options are available for the navigation page:  Change Data Fields? allows you to define the data displayed in any of the six user-selectable data fields. Thirteen data options are available:  BRG  DIS  DPT  SOG  COG  STW  ETE  ETA  TMP  XTK  VMG  TRN  CTS To change a data field: 1. High[...]

Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 185 Sounders main menu page provides access to various way- point, system, navigation and interface management and setup menus. The main menu page is available from any page in the GPSMAP 185 Sounders system, and is accessed through the O key. To access the main menu page: 1. Press O twice. The 11 submenus are divide[...]

AB Creating and Using Waypoints The GARMIN GPSMAP 185 Sounder stores up to 250 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined icon and comment available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods:  M key used primarily for marking your present position, the M key also provides options that allow you to select a map or n[...]

The mark key may also be used on the map page to mark the cursor position or an on-screen navaid. To mark a navaid, select the desired navaid with the cursor. The GPSMAP 185 Sounder will use the navaid text shown on the cartography as the default comment. To mark the cursor or navaid position with the M key: 1. Use the R keypad to move the cursor t[...]

AB Creating Waypoints Graphically Waypoints may also be quickly created from the map display, which allows you to point and shoot at any map position to create a new waypoint. To create a new waypoint graphically: 1. Use the R keypad to move the cursor to the desired map position. If you want to create the new waypoint at an on-screen navaid,[...]

Reference Waypoints A new waypoint may also be created without knowing position coordinates by entering its range and bearing from an existing waypoint or your present position. The GPSMAP 185 Sounder will then calculate the position coordinates for you, using the reference selected. To create a new waypoint using a reference waypoint: 1. Select th[...]

AB Reviewing & Editing Waypoints Once you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be modified, reviewed, renamed or deleted at any time through the waypoint definition page. The way- point definition page is available for any stored waypoint by highlighting the desired waypoint from the map display or selecting it from waypoint or nearest wa[...]

Waypoint Definition Page Options The waypoint definition page also features an options page that allows you to edit the selected waypoint on the map display, rename the selected waypoint or delete the waypoint from memory. To display the waypoint definition page options: 1. Press the O key. To review/edit the selected waypoint from the map display:[...]

AB Waypoint Submenus The GPSMAP 185 Sounders main menu page features four waypoint submenus that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently. The sub- menus also provide a continuously updated nearest waypoints list and a proximity waypoint alarm function that can be used to define an alarm circle around sub- merged hazard[...]

Proximity Waypoints The proximity waypoints list lets you define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint position, and can be used to help you avoid reefs, rocks or restricted waters. Up to nine waypoints may be listed, with a maximum alarm radius of 99.99 nautical or statute miles or kilometers. If a proximity alarm circle overlaps with an existi[...]

AB Create Waypoint The third waypoint submenu available from the main menu page is the Create Waypoint submenu, which allows you to create a new waypoint by manually entering coordinates. Instructions for using the create waypoint submenu are pro- vided on page 51. Waypoint List The last waypoint category available from the main menu is the w[...]

Going to a Destination The GPSMAP 185 Sounder provides four ways to navigate to a destination: GOTO, MOB, TracBack and route navigation. The easiest method for selecting a destination is the GOTO function, which lets you select a destination waypoint and quickly sets a direct course from your present position. The G key can be used in three ways: f[...]

AB GOTO Key Options The GOTO options page provides a list of additional GOTO options that let you start a TracBack route, select a destination waypoint from the nearest way- points list, select a route to navigate, or cancel the current GOTO destination. To display the GOTO options: 1. Press O . To select a menu option: 1. Highlight the desired opt[...]

MOB The GPSMAP 185 Sounders man overboard function (MOB) lets you simulta- neously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situ- ations. To activate the MOB function: 1. Press the B key. 2. Press the T key to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB position. Once a MOB has been activated, a MOB icon will appear on the[...]

AB Tracback Navigation (continued) 4. Highlight the Yes field and press T . To activate a TracBack route: 1. Press the G key, followed by the O key. 2. Highlight the Start TracBack? option and press T . Once a TracBack has been activated, the GPSMAP 185 Sounder will take the track log currently stored in memory and divide it into segmen[...]

Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. The GARMIN GPSMAP 185 Sounder system lets you create and store up to 20 reversible routes (numbered 1-20), with up to 30 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modified right from the map page, allowing you to see each route graphically on-screen as you create, r[...]

AB Once a route has been created graphically (and the Q key has been pressed to finish), the map display will automatically enter the route review mode. The arrow pointer will be replaced by the map cursor, located at the last route waypoint. The route edit mode allows you to review and modify the route displayed through a pop-up window menu for ea[...]

The GPSMAP 185 Sounders route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map cursor. To insert a new waypoint between two existing route waypoints: 1. Use the cursor to select the leg you want to insert the new waypoint in (the route line will change to a dotted line when the leg is selected) and press T [...]

AB To insert a new waypoint before the selected route waypoint: 1. Highlight the Insert? option and press T . 2. Enter the name of the new waypoint using the R keypad, or press O to select the new waypoint from the nearest list, waypoint list, or map display. 3. Press T to finish. To remove the selected route waypoint: 1. Highlight the Rem[...]

Route List Page The GPSMAP 185 Sounders route list page numerically lists all the routes currently stored in memory, with the route number and comment displayed. Route 00 is always reserved for the TracBack route, while routes 1-20 serve as storage routes (route 20 is stored as the GPSMAP tour route, which may be deleted at any time). From the l[...]

AB Route List Page Options (cont.)  Clear Route? allows you to clear all waypoints from the selected route. To clear the selected route: 1. Highlight the Clear Route? option and press T . 2. Press T to confirm the clear route warning.  Copy Route? allows you to copy the waypoints of a selected route to another route. The route cop[...]

Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 185 Sounder system, the active route page will appear in the main page sequence. The active route page shows each waypoint of the active route, with the waypoint name, desired track, cumulative distance and ETE or ETA for each waypoint from your present position. The current destin[...]

Active Route Page Options The following options are available from the active route page:  Invert Route? activates the active route in reverse order and begins navigation.  Activate Route? reactivates the active route and selects the route leg closest to your current position as the new active leg.  Edit On Map? allows you to edit[...]

Track Log Submenu The GPSMAP 185 Sounders main menu pages track submenu lets you specify whether or not to record a track plot (an electronic recording of your path) and define how it is recorded. It also provides an indicator of the track memory used and selects functions to clear the track memory and start a TracBack route. The fol- lowing [...]

AB Trip and Fuel Planning The GPSMAP 185 Sounders trip and fuel planning submenu lets you plan and review distance, fuel, and ETE/ETA information between any two waypoints; your present position and a stored waypoint; or any part of a stored route. Sunrise and sunset information is also provided. Two planning modes are available: point-to- point[...]

To use the route planning mode: 1. Highlight the Trip & Fuel Planning option from the main menu and press T . 2. If the plan field is not set to Route, press O and select it from the options page. 3. Highlight the route number field and press T . 4. Use the R keypad to select the route you want to plan and press T . 5. Highlight the[...]

The fuel and trip planning submenu also allows you to calculate the sunrise and sunset times for your present position or any waypoint for a selected date. To use the sunrise/sunset planner: 1. Highlight Trip & Fuel Planning option from the main menu and press T . 2. Highlight the first waypoint field and press T . Press the left arrow ke[...]

 Time Offset provides a data entry field to enter the time difference between UTC time and the local time. (See Appendix F for a list of time offsets.) When entering a time offset, be sure to select a positive or negative offset. Note that entering an offset will not auto- matically display local time. The local setting from the Date/Time Select[...]

AB 75 To view the system setup page options: 1. Press the O key. To restore the default settings: 1. Highlight the Restore Defaults? option, and press T . Navigation Setup The navigation setup submenu is used to select a variety of navigation informa- tion including: position format, units of measure, temperature units and heading preferences[...]

2. Press T to access the variation field, use the R key to enter the desired variation. Press T to confirm.  CDI Scale provides a list of six CDI scale settings for the map page CDI: +/-0.10, 0.50, 1.0 (default). 5.0, 10.0 and 25.0 miles or kilometers. The scale represents the distance from the center of the scale to either end of the scale. [...]

Timers & Alarms Setup The timer & alarms submenu is used to control various alarm/timer settings.  Timer sounds an alarm when an entered interval (up to 99:59:59) has expired, or provides a continuous running clock timer to 99:59:59. To use the countdown timer: 1. Select the Count Down menu option. 2. Enter the desired time interva[...]

 Sounder Alarms allows you to set shallow and deep depth alarms and an alarm for specific sized fish/targets. Three options are available:  Shallow On/Off- Sounds if depth equals or is less than the selected value.  Deep On/Off- Sounds if depth equals or is more than the selected value.  Fish On/Off- Select from All Targets, Medium-Larg[...]

Using NMEA & DGPS Interface Settings If you are using an NMEA interface format, the NMEA format must be specified in the NMEA format field that will automatically appear when an NMEA option is selected. The appropriate baud rate will be set automatically. To select a NMEA format: 1. Select a NMEA IN/OUT format from the options page. 2. Highligh[...]

Installing & Removing Micro G-chart Cartridges The GARMIN GPSMAP 185 Sounder system uses Micro G-chart offshore or inland cartography to display digital charts on-screen. Micro G-chart cartridges are installed in the card slot located at the bottom right of the GPSMAP 185 Sounder unit. Micro G-chart cartridges may be installed or removed at any[...]

Using Micro G-chart Cartography Once a Micro G-chart cartridge has been inserted, the map coverage outlines for the cartridge will automatically appear on-screen. Keep in mind that the display will not automatically scroll to the map area or zoom to a level where you can see the coverage outlines. If you do not immediately see the outlines, scroll [...]

Installing the GPSMAP 185 Sounder The GPSMAP 185 Sounder must be properly installed according to the follow- ing instructions to get the best possible performance. Included with your sounder is GARMIN power/data/transducer cable (part no. 320-00089-00) and GARMIN transducer with cable, which must be used to comply with FCC regulations. To complete [...]

Mounting the GPSMAP 185 Sounder Unit The GPSMAP 185 Sounders compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station. The unit comes with a gimbal bracket that can be used for surface or overhead mounting. When choosing a location for the display unit, make sure you consider the following conditions:  Ther[...]

84 To flush mount the GPSMAP 185 Sounder: 1. Remove the four M5 screws from the back of the unit and remove the mounting bracket . 2. Using the mounting template provided in the box, determine the location where you want to mount the unit and tape the template in place. 3. Using a hammer and center punch, mark the centers of the relief hole and mou[...]

DGPS corrections are accepted in RTCM-104 v. 2.0 for- mat through the NMEA In (BROWN) harness lead. The GARMIN GBR 21 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the GPSMAP 185 system. Other receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used, but may not correctly display status or allow tuning control from the sounder unit. 85 SECTION A APPEND[...]

86 Transducer Installation Proper transducer placement and installation are the keys to getting the best sounder performance from the GPSMAP 185 Sounder. Detailed installation instruc- tions are provided with the transducer. Below are some tips and basic instructions for proper transom mount transducer installation. NMEA Formats The following forma[...]

GPSMAP 185 Sounder Specifications PHYSICAL Case: Gasketed Construction Size: 6.13H x 6.30W x 3.0D (15.85 x 16 x 7.6 cm) Weight: 1.75 Lbs (.794 Kg) Temperature Range: 5º to +158ºF (-15º to 70ºC) PERFORMANCE (GPSMAP 185 Sounder) Receiver: 12-channel PhaseTrac12 Acquisition Time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm) Approx. 45 seconds (cold) Approx.[...]

Alarm ClockThe alarm clock has sounded. Anchor Drag AlarmYou have drifted out of the specified distance range. ApproachingYou are less than one minute away from reaching a destination waypoint at your present speed over ground. Arrival AtYou have arrived at the destination waypoint. Cant Change An Active WaypointYou have attempted[...]

radius for the proximity waypoint indicated. Proximity List FullYou have used all nine proximity waypoints. Proximity Overlaps Another Prox WptThe alarm radius specified overlaps the area specified for another proximity waypoint. (See section 10 for more information on proximity overlaps.) RAM has FailedThe random access memory has failed [...]

Adindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Afgooye Afgooye- Somalia AIN EL ABD 70 AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Ast 65 Anna 1 Astro 65- Cocos I. ARC 1950 ARC 1950- Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe ARC 1960 Kenya, Tanzania Ascnsn Isld 58 Ascension Island 58- Ascension Island As[...]

Corrego Alegr Corrego Alegre- Brazil Djakarta Djakarta (Batavia)- Sumatra Island (Indonesia) Dos 1968 Dos 1968- Gizo Island (New Georgia Islands) Easter Isld 67 Easter Island 1967 European 1950 European 1950- Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Swit[...]

NAD27 Greenland North American 1927- Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) NAD27 Mexico N. American 1927- Mexico NAD27 San Salvadr North American 1927- San Salvador Island NAD83 North American 1983- Alaska, Canada, Central America, CONUS, Mexico Nahrwn Masirah llnd Nahrwn- Masirah Island (Oman) Nahrwn Saudi Arbia Nahrwn- Saudi Arabia Nahrwn United Arab Nahrw[...]

Almanac DataThe satellite constellation information (including location and health of satellites) that is transmitted to your receiver from every GPS satellite. Almanac data must be acquired before GPS navigation can begin. Bearing (BRG)The compass direction from your position to a destination. Course Over Ground (COG)  Direction of moveme[...]

Thermocline A layer of water separating warmer water above from cooler water below. Turn (TRN) The difference and direction in degrees between the bearing to your destination and your course over ground. The TRN value is used to indicate what direction, and how many degrees, to turn to get back on course. Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) T[...]

95 SECTION F APPENDIX Time Offsets The chart below gives an approximate UTC time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed information. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal Zone Offset W180.0º to W172.5º -12 W172.5º to W157.5º -11 W157.5º to W142.5º -10 W142.5[...]

96 SECTION G APPENDIX Loran TD Position Format When creating new waypoints using Loran TD coordinates you must set the correct loran chain number and secondary stations in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint. After the waypoint is stored in unit memory, it will always reference the loran chain number and secondary stations currently sele[...]

97 A Alarm Setup 77 Anchor Drag Alarm 77 Antenna Installation 82 Arrival Alarm 77 AutoLocate 1,21-22 B Backlight Level 3 Beacon Receiver Setup 78-79 Bearing 93 Bearing/Distance Calculation 40 Boat Icon 10 Built-in Map Coverage 2,90 C Calibrations, Map 42 Cancelling Active GOTOs 59 Capabilities iii Cautions ii Clock Alarm 62 Configurations, Map 41-4[...]

98 Keypad Usage viii L Local Time Offset 74 M Magnetic Variation 75-76 Main Menu 48 Man Overboard Function 60 Map Calibration 42 Map Configuration 41-42 Map Datum List 90-92 Map Datum Selection 76 Map Page 36-44 Map Scales 39 Map/Sounder Split Screen 29,43 Marking a Position 6,49-50 Measuring Bearing & Distance 40 Menu Selection 18 Message Desc[...]

99 S Satellite Acquisition 2,20-21 Satellite Sky View 20 Signal Strength Bars 2,20 Simulator Mode 4 Simulator Tour 4-19 Sounder Page 7-9,25-35 Chart Speed 30 Fish Id 32 Keel Offset 33 Map/Sounder Split Screen 29,43 Noise Rejection 33 Range Modes 25,30 Auto 25-26 Manual 25-26 Window 25,31 Sensitivity 30,93 Sounder Setup 32-35 Speed Calibration 33-35[...]

© 1999 GARMIN Corporation www.garmin.com Garmin International, Inc., 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062 USA Tel: 913-397-8200 FAX: 913-397-8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9AQ UK Tel: 011-44-1794-519944 FAX: 011-44-1794-519222 Garmin (Asia) Corp., 3F, No. 1, Lane 45, Pao Hsing Road, H[...]