Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GPSMAP 185 Garmin
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GPSMAP 185 Sounder TM 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 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.
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 complete depth sounding capabil- ity, the GARMIN GPSMAP 185 Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can also give you t.
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.
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 G.
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 Foreward....................................................................................................................... ...i Cautions........................................................................
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 fields previous value.
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.
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 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.
AB The GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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.
5 GETTING STARTED Page Sequence/Position Page The satellite status page is one of five main pages used in the GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 ScreenShows two reduced-size sonar pictures at the same time.
Lets continue the Getting Started Tour with the map page. 1. Press the J key. The GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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.
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.
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 partgoing 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.
Once the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint, youll 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.
AB 15 GETTING STARTED Navigation Page Now that were navigating to an actual destination, lets 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.
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.
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 main menu pages 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, lets clear out the track log weve created during our simulated tour.
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.
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.
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).
Status Page Options The GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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.
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 dir.
Position Page Options The GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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.
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.
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, w.
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.
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 bars length and position will correspond to the zoomed picture displayed on the lower half of the screen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Water Type - Maximizes the sounders 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.
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 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.
AB Map Page The GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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.
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 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 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.
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 with your exact physical surroundings or correct data from older charts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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 Sounders system, and is accessed through the O key.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 185 Sounders main menu page features four waypoint submenus that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently.
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 51.
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.
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.
MOB The GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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.
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.
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.
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 GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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.
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.
Route List Page The GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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).
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 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.
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.
Track Log Submenu The GPSMAP 185 Sounders 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 185 Sounders 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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Mounting the GPSMAP 185 Sounder Unit The GPSMAP 185 Sounders compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station.
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.
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.
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.
GPSMAP 185 Sounder Specifications PHYSICAL Case: Gasketed Construction Size: 6.13H x 6.30W x 3.0D (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.
Alarm ClockThe alarm clock has sounded. Anchor Drag AlarmYou have drifted out of the specified distance range. ApproachingYou are less than one minute away from reaching a destination waypoint at your present speed over ground. Arrival AtYou have arrived at the destination waypoint.
radius for the proximity waypoint indicated. Proximity List FullYou have used all nine proximity waypoints. Proximity Overlaps Another Prox WptThe alarm radius specified overlaps the area specified for another proximity waypoint. (See section 10 for more information on proximity overlaps.
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 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, Can.
Almanac DataThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Ico.
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.
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 Spli.
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