Declaration of Conformity
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..., SO51 9DL, U.K. Radio equipment to be used in the 1GHz to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 5th December 2008 Technical Characteristics and Test Conditions for Radio Equipment intended for Private Land Mobile...: Authorised Representative: Type of Equipment: Model Number(s): GARMIN International & 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A GARMIN Corporation No.68, Jangshu 2nd Rd., Shijr, Taipei County, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Information Technology Equipment ASTRO 220 + DC-30 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies ...
..., SO51 9DL, U.K. Radio equipment to be used in the 1GHz to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 5th December 2008 Technical Characteristics and Test Conditions for Radio Equipment intended for Private Land Mobile...: Authorised Representative: Type of Equipment: Model Number(s): GARMIN International & 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A GARMIN Corporation No.68, Jangshu 2nd Rd., Shijr, Taipei County, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Information Technology Equipment ASTRO 220 + DC-30 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies ...
Owner's Manual
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... for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to the Main Menu from any questions while using it, and decrease the level of the display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery...
... for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to the Main Menu from any questions while using it, and decrease the level of the display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i DC 30 Battery Warnings iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries in the Astro 220 2 Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions 3 Turning the Astro 220 On 4 Charging the DC 30 4 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass 6 Operating the Astro 220 6 Manual Conventions 7 On-Screen Messages 7 Dog Tracking 8 Communicating with the...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i DC 30 Battery Warnings iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries in the Astro 220 2 Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions 3 Turning the Astro 220 On 4 Charging the DC 30 4 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass 6 Operating the Astro 220 6 Manual Conventions 7 On-Screen Messages 7 Dog Tracking 8 Communicating with the...
Owner's Manual
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...730;C). Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. DC 30 Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened ...104˚F (from using GPS devices to assist in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for product warnings and other important information. Using another battery presents a risk of the product. Garmin does not assume any responsibility...your jurisdiction prior to purchase and/or use. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
...730;C). Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. DC 30 Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened ...104˚F (from using GPS devices to assist in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for product warnings and other important information. Using another battery presents a risk of the product. Garmin does not assume any responsibility...your jurisdiction prior to purchase and/or use. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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Unit Overview Power key LCD screen Keypad Getting Started Getting Started Belt clip button attachment Wrist strap attachment slot Battery compartment locking D-ring Battery compartment cover and access to the microSD™ card tray VHF antenna GPS antenna USB port (under weather cap) Battery charging port DC 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Unit Overview Power key LCD screen Keypad Getting Started Getting Started Belt clip button attachment Wrist strap attachment slot Battery compartment locking D-ring Battery compartment cover and access to the microSD™ card tray VHF antenna GPS antenna USB port (under weather cap) Battery charging port DC 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... to change the display colors and backlight timeout. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual See page 45 to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. To charge the DC 30: 1. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press the Rocker up... arrow or down arrow to select a brightness level. Press ENTER to adjust the brightness levels. Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by ...
... to change the display colors and backlight timeout. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual See page 45 to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. To charge the DC 30: 1. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press the Rocker up... arrow or down arrow to select a brightness level. Press ENTER to adjust the brightness levels. Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by ...
Owner's Manual
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... the DC 30, until the blue LED on the bottom of the unit turns off , press and hold the DC 30 Power key. Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power is achieved. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate...
... the DC 30, until the blue LED on the bottom of the unit turns off , press and hold the DC 30 Power key. Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power is achieved. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate...
Owner's Manual
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... signals. • -blinks when the unit detects a signal (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wizard-an on -screen message appears, press ENTER... as the process is receiving. You can change the settings, but you see "select Dog > Show Info," highlight Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting ...
... signals. • -blinks when the unit detects a signal (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wizard-an on -screen message appears, press ENTER... as the process is receiving. You can change the settings, but you see "select Dog > Show Info," highlight Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting ...
Owner's Manual
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... a dog on the list. 2. Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of ten dogs. To view communication status with the Astro 220. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the map, and adding dogs to.... Use the Rocker to establish communications with the DC 30: Press DOG to the Dog List. When communicating with the Astro 220 at the factory. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates the direction of ...
... a dog on the list. 2. Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of ten dogs. To view communication status with the Astro 220. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the map, and adding dogs to.... Use the Rocker to establish communications with the DC 30: Press DOG to the Dog List. When communicating with the Astro 220 at the factory. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates the direction of ...
Owner's Manual
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... Tracking System Owner's Manual Dog Tracking Naming the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to every Dog Unit (DC 30) linked to it. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker and ENTER to ...speed. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. Dog status fields Dog name field Position update rate and dog DC 30 battery communication capacity ID number (page 13) DC 30 communication DC 30 GPS signal strength signal strength Dog Information Page The Dog Information page displays the status of the dog (Running, Sitting, ...
... Tracking System Owner's Manual Dog Tracking Naming the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to every Dog Unit (DC 30) linked to it. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker and ENTER to ...speed. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. Dog status fields Dog name field Position update rate and dog DC 30 battery communication capacity ID number (page 13) DC 30 communication DC 30 GPS signal strength signal strength Dog Information Page The Dog Information page displays the status of the dog (Running, Sitting, ...
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... tracking the dog. • Identify Dog Unit-displays the DC 30 software version on the Dog Tracker Page The Dog Tracker page shows the direction and distance of the dog from the Astro 220, and the status of reporting (5, 10, or 30 seconds). • Transfer Dog Unit Track-transfers detailed tracks... software updates to blink rapidly for the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-allows you to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. Choose from the DC 30 to a computer (page 60). • Delete Dog Unit Track-deletes the track log for ten seconds. • Change Comm. Tracking...
... tracking the dog. • Identify Dog Unit-displays the DC 30 software version on the Dog Tracker Page The Dog Tracker page shows the direction and distance of the dog from the Astro 220, and the status of reporting (5, 10, or 30 seconds). • Transfer Dog Unit Track-transfers detailed tracks... software updates to blink rapidly for the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-allows you to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. Choose from the DC 30 to a computer (page 60). • Delete Dog Unit Track-deletes the track log for ten seconds. • Change Comm. Tracking...
Owner's Manual
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...Up orientation mode, objects on map Dog status icon Dog track Accuracy circle Your position is shortened. The dog you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is identified and the dog pointer indicates its movements • Your location and track Marked locations on the ...pointer Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown The Unknown status symbol [?], indicates that the DC 30 has not acquired a satellite signal and that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. When you . At less than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Note: When the Map page is in the direction...
...Up orientation mode, objects on map Dog status icon Dog track Accuracy circle Your position is shortened. The dog you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is identified and the dog pointer indicates its movements • Your location and track Marked locations on the ...pointer Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown The Unknown status symbol [?], indicates that the DC 30 has not acquired a satellite signal and that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. When you . At less than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Note: When the Map page is in the direction...
Owner's Manual
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... may indicate that there is randomly assigned. It then opens a setup wizard to the list: 1. To link, the Astro 220 must be close enough to the DC 30 to touch it, or you must know the DC 30 ID number. 12 To add a new dog to guide you can link them to scroll through the process... of the dog descriptions on the Rocker to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in "Conflicting Dog Signals." To resolve...
... may indicate that there is randomly assigned. It then opens a setup wizard to the list: 1. To link, the Astro 220 must be close enough to the DC 30 to touch it, or you must know the DC 30 ID number. 12 To add a new dog to guide you can link them to scroll through the process... of the dog descriptions on the Rocker to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in "Conflicting Dog Signals." To resolve...
Owner's Manual
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...of radio signals degrade the quality of a hill). Settings. 2. Both 10-second and 30-second updates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Change the update... and your area (for example, on the top of the signals. BEST GOOD POOR Line-of the DC 30. 5. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Objects in a poor signal. Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID >...
...of radio signals degrade the quality of a hill). Settings. 2. Both 10-second and 30-second updates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Change the update... and your area (for example, on the top of the signals. BEST GOOD POOR Line-of the DC 30. 5. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Objects in a poor signal. Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID >...
Owner's Manual
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... Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Display. • Display Mode-sets the display to select an alert > ENTER > Off (or On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...movements to a small area for 60 seconds. • GPS Lost Alert-indicates that the dog is not receiving the signals from the list: Select a dog on or off: 1. Settings • Lost Communication Alert-the Astro 220 is on . • Backlight Level-increases or decreases the...
... Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Display. • Display Mode-sets the display to select an alert > ENTER > Off (or On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...movements to a small area for 60 seconds. • GPS Lost Alert-indicates that the dog is not receiving the signals from the list: Select a dog on or off: 1. Settings • Lost Communication Alert-the Astro 220 is on . • Backlight Level-increases or decreases the...
Owner's Manual
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... a stationary receiver with an open sky view. Appendix Appendix Specifications Physical Size: Astro 220: 2¼ in patch Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual D (36 × 43 × 84 mm) Weight: Astro 220: 6.5 oz. (185 g) without collar Display: 1.5 in. Warm: 15 seconds Cold: 45 seconds AutoLocate: 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Astro 220: Built-in quad helix DC 30: Built...
... a stationary receiver with an open sky view. Appendix Appendix Specifications Physical Size: Astro 220: 2¼ in patch Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual D (36 × 43 × 84 mm) Weight: Astro 220: 6.5 oz. (185 g) without collar Display: 1.5 in. Warm: 15 seconds Cold: 45 seconds AutoLocate: 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Astro 220: Built-in quad helix DC 30: Built...
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...to 9144 m) Interfaces: USB for formatting) Appendix Power Source: Astro 220: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, vehicle power adapter, USB data cable DC 30: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, vehicle power adapter, AC charger Battery Life: Astro 220: Up to 24 hours (typical use Radio Service) Frequency:...189; hours. Alkaline batteries lose capacity as temperature decreases. Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft. (3-5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in below-freezing conditions. Radio MURS (Multi-use ). DC 30: from -2,000 ft. Use lithium batteries when operating in North ...
...to 9144 m) Interfaces: USB for formatting) Appendix Power Source: Astro 220: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, vehicle power adapter, USB data cable DC 30: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, vehicle power adapter, AC charger Battery Life: Astro 220: Up to 24 hours (typical use Radio Service) Frequency:...189; hours. Alkaline batteries lose capacity as temperature decreases. Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft. (3-5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in below-freezing conditions. Radio MURS (Multi-use ). DC 30: from -2,000 ft. Use lithium batteries when operating in North ...
Owner's Manual
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... with the software. When you initially connect the Astro 220 to a USB port, your computer. To achieve the best terrain details when hunting, use Garmin U.S. Appendix Output power: DC 30: 2 watts Optional Accessories To obtain replacements for Astro 220 accessories and for the device. Topo maps. The amount of your Astro 220. Follow the instructions for installation and operation...
... with the software. When you initially connect the Astro 220 to a USB port, your computer. To achieve the best terrain details when hunting, use Garmin U.S. Appendix Output power: DC 30: 2 watts Optional Accessories To obtain replacements for Astro 220 accessories and for the device. Topo maps. The amount of your Astro 220. Follow the instructions for installation and operation...
Owner's Manual
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... MapSource page. 2. Open the Dog Information page (page 9) on and place it within 12 inches of the Astro 220. 4. Click Receive from Device from the Astro 220 to a computer using WebUpdater or click Download (located under Unit Software) and follow on Your Computer To transfer ... users to www.garmin.com/products/Astro. Updating DC 30 Software The DC 30 uses your Astro 220 are no updates.) Note: To avoid data corruption, do not turn the Astro 220 off or the DC 30 off during data transfer. The DC 30 does, however, store more-detailed tracks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner...
... MapSource page. 2. Open the Dog Information page (page 9) on and place it within 12 inches of the Astro 220. 4. Click Receive from Device from the Astro 220 to a computer using WebUpdater or click Download (located under Unit Software) and follow on Your Computer To transfer ... users to www.garmin.com/products/Astro. Updating DC 30 Software The DC 30 uses your Astro 220 are no updates.) Note: To avoid data corruption, do not turn the Astro 220 off or the DC 30 off during data transfer. The DC 30 does, however, store more-detailed tracks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner...
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These tracks can be transferred to MapSource on . 3. To transfer dog unit (DC 30) tracks: 1. Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. 2. Turn the Astro 220 on your Astro 220 and "Ready to MapSource, and click the Tracks tab on and place it dry. Wait until the track data is...Transfer Dog Unit Track > ENTER. When "The Data was successfully received" appears, click OK in to a computer. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Turn the DC 30 on the left side of each unit (except for the Astro 220 System Cleaning the Case Clean the outer casing of the screen. ...
These tracks can be transferred to MapSource on . 3. To transfer dog unit (DC 30) tracks: 1. Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. 2. Turn the Astro 220 on your Astro 220 and "Ready to MapSource, and click the Tracks tab on and place it dry. Wait until the track data is...Transfer Dog Unit Track > ENTER. When "The Data was successfully received" appears, click OK in to a computer. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Turn the DC 30 on the left side of each unit (except for the Astro 220 System Cleaning the Case Clean the outer casing of the screen. ...