Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GPSMAP 180 Garmin
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GPSMAP 180 OWNERS 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.
i INTRODUCTION Foreword 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 rights are reserved. Software Version 4.02 or above Internal Database Version 3.
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.
iii INTRODUCTION Capabilities Designed for detailed electronic charting and simple operation, the GARMIN GPSMAP 180 is a powerful navigation device that can help guide you in water- ways around the wo.
LIMITED WARRANTY GARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and work- manship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN International, Inc. will at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use.
v INTRODUCTION Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation sys- tems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 180 combines the proven performance of GARMIN GPS with powerful Micro G-Chart electronic charting for detailed car- tography and plotting wherever you cruise.
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.
vii GETTING STARTED Table of Contents Foreword ....................................................................................................................... ..i Cautions........................................................................
Section 3: Map Page .................................................................................................22-29 Map Page Overview & Data Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Map Modes Position Mode & Cursor Mode .
Section 8: Routes .....................................................................................................47-54 Creating a Route On Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Reviewing and Editing Routes On Map .
INTRODUCTION Keypad Usage M P J G O T Q R 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 fields previous value.
1 GETTING STARTED Initialization Initializing the Receiver The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 180 is an important step in get- ting the best possible GPS performance. The receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position.
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.
A B GPSMAP 180 Getting-Started Tour The GARMIN GPSMAP 180 is a powerful electronic charting/navigating system that provides detailed chart coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the map display. This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode.
AB The GPSMAP 180s Satellite Page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisi- tion and receiver status, with a signal strength bar graph and a satellite sky view in the center of the page.
5 GETTING STARTED Page Sequence & Position Page The Satellite Page is one of four main pages used in the GPSMAP 180s system. All four 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.
AB To mark your present position: 1. Press the M key. The mark position page will appear, with a default three-digit way- point name and symbol. 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 name field.
A B The GPSMAP 180s Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selec- table 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 practice route, lets take a brief look at its various features and displays.
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.
A B Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receivers steering guidance and map displays. Weve already seen how to use the M key to store our present position, so its time to move on to the fun part going to a destination.
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, lets 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.
A B Once the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint, youll notice that the waypoint symbol and name will become highlighted, and 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.
AB Now that were navigating to an actual destination, lets move on to the next page of the GPSMAP 180 system, the Navigation Page : 1. Press the J key.
A B 13 GETTING STARTED Using the Navigation Page Whenever the GPSMAP 180 is in simulator mode, you can adjust your speed and course from the Navigation Page using the R keypad. As you head toward each waypoint in the tour route, try adjusting your boat speed and course to get a feel for how the highway works.
AB 14 Now that youve seen the four main pages, lets review the active route page , which appears in the main page sequence whenever you are navigating a route: 1. Press the J key. 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.
A B As youve seen, the GPSMAP 180s main pages provide vital status, position, navigation and map information. The last page well cover in the tour is the main menu page, which provides access to the GPSMAP 180s waypoint, route and planning functions, as well as various operational and navigation setup features.
To turn the GPSMAP 180 off: 1. Press and hold the P key for about 3 seconds, until the screen is blank. Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPSMAP 180 navigation system.
A B Satellite Page The GPSMAP 180 Satellite Page provides a visual reference of various receiver functions, including current satellite coverage, receiver operating mode and cur- rent receiver accuracy. The status information will give you an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment.
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).
A B Satellite Page Options The GPSMAP 180s Satellite Page features a context-sensitive options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the Satellite Page. To display the Satellite Page options: 1. Press O . To select a menu option: 1.
Position Page The GPSMAP 180 Position Page shows you where you are, what direction you are heading and how fast you are going. The top of the page features a graphic compass tape to indicate the direc.
A B Position Page Options The GPSMAP 180s 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.
AB GPSMAP 180 Map Page The GPSMAP 180s 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 contours and a host of other chart features.
A B 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.
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 TM coverage). As you pan past the edge of the current map display, the screen will actively scroll forward to provide continuous map coverage.
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.
AB Map Page Options The GPSMAP 180 Map Page is designed to be a flexible tool that can be cus- tom-tailored to your exact navigation needs. The map options page provides access to many of the features and functions that will help you configure the Map Page to your own preferences.
A B 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.
AB The map configuration options page also features a map calibration function that allows you to calibrate the map display your exact physical surroundings or to cor- rect data from older charts.
A B Setup Page Display? allows you to specify the number of fields displayed in the data window section of the map page. A graphic compass tape or CDI scale may also be displayed.
GPSMAP 180 Navigation Page Whenever a GOTO, MOB, TracBack or route has been activated, the GPSMAP 180 will provide digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination with the Navigation Page.
A B As you head toward your destination, the highway 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.
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.
A B Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 180s Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, sys- tem, navigation, and interface management and setup menus. The Main Menu Page is available from any page in the GPSMAP 180s system, and is accessed through the O key.
AB The GARMIN GPSMAP 180 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 navaid position from the map display.
A B 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 180 will use the navaid text shown on the cartography as the default comment.
AB Creating Waypoints On Map 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 on map: 1. Use the R keypad to move the cursor to the desired map position.
A B 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 180 will then calculate the position coordinates for you, using the reference selected.
AB Reviewing & Editing Waypoints By Text Once you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be modified, reviewed, renamed, or deleted at any time through the waypoint definition page.
A B 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.
AB Waypoint Submenus The GPSMAP 180s Main Menu Page features four waypoint submenus that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently.
A B 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.
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 36.
A B Going to a Destination The GPSMAP 180 provides four ways to navigate to a destination: GOTO, MOB, TracBack and route navigation. The most basic method of selecting a desti- nation is the GOTO function, which lets you select a waypoint as your destination and quickly sets a direct course from your present position.
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.
A B MOB The GPSMAP 180s man overboard function (MOB) lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations. To activate the MOB function: 1. Press the B key. 2. Press the T key to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB position.
AB 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 180 will take the track log currently stored in memory and divide it into segments called legs.
A B Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. The GARMIN GPSMAP 180 system lets you create and store up to 20 reversible routes (numbered 1-20), with up to 30 waypoints each.
AB Once a route has been created on the map (and the Q key has been pressed to finish), the map display will automatically enter the route review mode.
A B The GPSMAP 180s route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route way- point 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.
A B Route List Page The GPSMAP 180s route list page displays all the routes currently stored in memory in numerical order, 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).
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.
Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 180 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, cumu- lative distance and ETE or ETA for each waypoint from your present position.
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.
A B Track Log Submenu The Main Menu Pages 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.
AB Trip and Fuel Planning The GPSMAP 180s trip and fuel planning submenu lets you plan and review distance, fuel, and ETE/ETA information between any two waypoints; your pre- sent position and a stored waypoint; or any part of a stored route. Sunrise and sunset information is also provided.
A B The route planning mode lets you calculate the same planning information for any route stored in memory, in leg or cumulative leg, or route totals. To use the route planning mode: 1. Highlight the Trip & Fuel Planning option from the Main Menu and press T .
AB 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 .
Local/UTC lets you choose to display the date and time in UTC (Greenwich Mean Time) time or local time offset from UTC time. The default setting is local with a 0 offset. (If you are boating in the United States, be sure to enter a negative time indi- cator in front of the appropriate time offset for your location).
AB Navigation Setup The navigation setup submenu is used to select a variety of navigation informa- tion including: position format, units of measure, and heading preferences. This submenu is also used to select map datums, set the CDI scale and adjust the built- in velocity filter.
CDI Steer To allows you select a steer-to-center or steer-to-D-Bar orientation for graphic steering guidance. The steer-to-center selection displays your position as the vertical line on the scale, and your desired track as the center 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.
Input/Output Submenu The Input/Output submenu lets you control interface settings for connecting external NMEA devices, a DGPS receiver, or a personal computer.
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.
Installing & Removing Micro G-chart Cartridges The GARMIN GPSMAP 180 system uses Micro G-chart offshore or inland cartog- raphy to display digital charts on-screen. Micro G-chart cartridges are installed ti the card slot located at the bottom right of the GPSMAP unit.
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 dis- play will not automatically scroll to the map area or zoom to a level where you can see the coverage outlines.
Installing the GPSMAP 180 The GPSMAP 180 must be properly installed according to the following instruc- tions to get the best possible performance. The GPS antenna should be installed first, followed by the display unit.
Mounting the GPSMAP 180 Unit The GPSMAP 180s water-resistant case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station. The unit comes with a mounting bracket and a gimbal mount to allow surface or overhead mounting.
To flush mount the GPSMAP 180 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.
Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 180 to a 10-40 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices, including an external alarm. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections.
GPSMAP 180 Specifications PHYSICAL Case: Gasketed Construction Size: 6.13H x 6.30W x 3.0D (15.85 cm x 16 cm x 7.6 cm) Weight: 1.75 Lbs (.794 Kg) Temperature Range: 5º to 158ºF (-15º to 70ºC) PERFORMANCE (GPSMAP 180) Receiver: 12-channel PhaseTrac12 Acquisition Time: 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.
Oscillator Needs Adjustment The GPSMAP 180 has detected excessive drift in its internal oscillator, which may result in longer acquisition times. Take the unit to an authorized GARMIN service center for adjustment. Poor GPS Coverage The GPSMAP 180 cannot acquire the necessary number of satellites to compute a position.
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.
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 Europe.
NAD27 Cuba North American 1927- Cuba NAD27 Greenland North American 1927- Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) NAD27 Mexico N. American 1927- Mexico NAD27 San Salvadr North American 1927- San Salvador Island N.
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.
Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) The time of day at the prime meridian (0º longi- tude) in Greenwich, England. Universal Transverse Mercator- (UTM) A grid coordinate system that projects global sec- tions onto a flat surface to measure position in specific zones.
79 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.
80 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.
81 SECTION H APPENDIX Index A Alarm Setup 62 Anchor Drag Alarm 62 Antenna Installation 67 Arrival Alarm 62 AutoLocate 1-2,18 B Backlight Level 3 Beacon Receiver Setup 63-64 Bearing 77 Bearing/Distance.
82 SECTION H APPENDIX Index K Keypad Tone 59 Keypad Usage viii L Language Setup 59 Local Time Offset 59 Loran TD Position Format 80 M Magnetic Variation 60 Main Menu 33 Man Overboard Function 45 Map C.
Route Comments 51 Route Planning Mode 57 Stopping Route Navigation 14 S Satellite Acquisition 2,17-18 Satellite Sky View 17 Signal Strength Bars 2,17 Simulator Mode 4 Simulator Tour 4-16 Status Bar 18.
© 1999 GARMIN Corporation 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66062 USA GARMIN (Europe) LTD Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9AQ UK GARMIN (Asia) Corp. 4th Fl., No 1, Lane 45, Pao-Hsing Road, Hsin Tien, Taiwan R.O.C. Part Number 190-00157-10 Rev.
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