Declaration of Conformity
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Information Technology Equipment ASTRO 220 + DC-30 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to 40GHz frequency range EN 301 489-2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters: Electromagnetic Compatibility; GARMIN (Europe) Ltd, Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO51 9DL, U.K. ... Spectrum Matters: Short Range Devices; Radio equipment to be used in the 1GHz to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 5th December 2008 Issued: 25/09/2008 Revised: 05/11/2008 Page: 1 of 1 DECLARATION...
Information Technology Equipment ASTRO 220 + DC-30 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to 40GHz frequency range EN 301 489-2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters: Electromagnetic Compatibility; GARMIN (Europe) Ltd, Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO51 9DL, U.K. ... Spectrum Matters: Short Range Devices; Radio equipment to be used in the 1GHz to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 5th December 2008 Issued: 25/09/2008 Revised: 05/11/2008 Page: 1 of 1 DECLARATION...
Owner's Manual
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... display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery life, turn the unit off when you can view your Garmin products. • Subscribe to www.garmin.com/support/. at www.my.garmin.com. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your saved tracks...(800) 800-1020, or go to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your Astro 220. Connect to your steps. • To extend battery life ...
... display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery life, turn the unit off when you can view your Garmin products. • Subscribe to www.garmin.com/support/. at www.my.garmin.com. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your saved tracks...(800) 800-1020, or go to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your Astro 220. Connect to your steps. • To extend battery life ...
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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...Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may present a risk of damage to the DC 30... using GPS devices to assist in California prohibits the use of fire or explosion. The DC 30 contains ...a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the following warnings also apply: • Do not recharge the battery outside of time, store within the following temperature range: from 32˚F to 113˚F (from -20˚ to 40˚C). Astro...
...Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may present a risk of damage to the DC 30... using GPS devices to assist in California prohibits the use of fire or explosion. The DC 30 contains ...a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the following warnings also apply: • Do not recharge the battery outside of time, store within the following temperature range: from 32˚F to 113˚F (from -20˚ to 40˚C). Astro...
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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
Owner's Manual
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...Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press ENTER to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on the side of the DC 30. Slide the connector into the battery charging port on a hunt. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. DC 30... colors and backlight timeout. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. To charge the DC 30: 1. See page 45 to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on , a message appears...
...Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press ENTER to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on the side of the DC 30. Slide the connector into the battery charging port on a hunt. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. DC 30... colors and backlight timeout. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. To charge the DC 30: 1. See page 45 to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on , a message appears...
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.... To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. The two red LEDs on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. 3. To turn the DC 30 on the bottom of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not...
.... To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. The two red LEDs on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. 3. To turn the DC 30 on the bottom of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not...
Owner's Manual
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... of acquired satellite 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. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Status Bar...a series of each item. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Wizard-an on -screen message appears, press ENTER...
... of acquired satellite 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. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Status Bar...a series of each item. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Wizard-an on -screen message appears, press ENTER...
Owner's Manual
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...status icon Distance to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of dogs. To view communication status with the DC 30: Press DOG to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When communicating with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates..., and adding dogs to establish communications with the Astro 220. Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of ten dogs. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the Astro 220 at the factory. Use the Rocker to select...
...status icon Distance to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of dogs. To view communication status with the DC 30: Press DOG to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When communicating with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates..., and adding dogs to establish communications with the Astro 220. Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of ten dogs. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the Astro 220 at the factory. Use the Rocker to select...
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... speed. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. 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 spell the name of the dog. ...3. 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...
... speed. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. 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 spell the name of the dog. ...3. 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...
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...calibrate your dog's neck with the collar to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the VHF antenna (page 1) pointing up. Settings-allows you to the DC 30 (page 59). Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page, press ...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 ...
...calibrate your dog's neck with the collar to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the VHF antenna (page 1) pointing up. Settings-allows you to the DC 30 (page 59). Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page, press ...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... appears, and the dog pointer is indicated by the position 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 the dog. The dog pointer is most accurate when 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 Map page: Press ...
... appears, and the dog pointer is indicated by the position 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 the dog. The dog pointer is most accurate when 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 Map page: Press ...
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.... 12 To add a new dog to the list: 1. If necessary, you must be close enough to the DC 30 to touch it, or you can link them to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you should allow the... automatically assign IDs. When possible, you track has its own ID number. If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you through multiple dogs in "Conflicting Dog Signals." On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU > Dog List > > ENTER to select and confirm options. ...
.... 12 To add a new dog to the list: 1. If necessary, you must be close enough to the DC 30 to touch it, or you can link them to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you should allow the... automatically assign IDs. When possible, you track has its own ID number. If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you through multiple dogs in "Conflicting Dog Signals." On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU > Dog List > > ENTER to select and confirm options. ...
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...statistics. 4. Tips for approximately 17 hours when using 5‑second interval reporting. • Use line-of the signals. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Obstructed radio waves result in the path of radio signals ... assign a new ID number to communicate. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 A fully charged DC 30 operates for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. Objects in a poor signal. On the Dog Information page...
...statistics. 4. Tips for approximately 17 hours when using 5‑second interval reporting. • Use line-of the signals. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Obstructed radio waves result in the path of radio signals ... assign a new ID number to communicate. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 A fully charged DC 30 operates for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. Objects in a poor signal. On the Dog Information page...
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... On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Dog Alerts. 2. Use the Rocker 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 . ... time out after a period of time has elapsed (to save battery power) or to Day, Night, or Auto mode. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Display. • Display Mode-sets the display to stay on the list > ENTER. ...
... On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Dog Alerts. 2. Use the Rocker 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 . ... time out after a period of time has elapsed (to save battery power) or to Day, Night, or Auto mode. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Display. • Display Mode-sets the display to stay on the list > ENTER. ...
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... resolution, transreflective (160 × 240 pixels) with an open sky view. Warm: 15 seconds Cold: 45 seconds AutoLocate: 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Astro 220: Built-in quad helix DC 30: Built-in . W × 1.7 in . H × 3.3 in . GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition Times: average, for a stationary receiver with backlighting. W × 6¼ in . H × 1¼ in .
... resolution, transreflective (160 × 240 pixels) with an open sky view. Warm: 15 seconds Cold: 45 seconds AutoLocate: 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Astro 220: Built-in quad helix DC 30: Built-in . W × 1.7 in . H × 3.3 in . GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition Times: average, for a stationary receiver with backlighting. W × 6¼ in . H × 1¼ in .
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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: ...154.60 MHz Range: Up to 36 hours. DC 30: from -2,000 ft. Radio MURS (Multi-use ). Alkaline batteries lose capacity as temperature decreases. line of the card capacity is used for computer interface Data Storage Life:Indefinite; Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS:...
...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: ...154.60 MHz Range: Up to 36 hours. DC 30: from -2,000 ft. Radio MURS (Multi-use ). Alkaline batteries lose capacity as temperature decreases. line of the card capacity is used for computer interface Data Storage Life:Indefinite; Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS:...
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... location. Appendix Output power: DC 30: 2 watts Optional Accessories To obtain replacements for Astro 220 accessories and for updated drivers. Connect the other cable end to purchase and transfer detailed maps. To achieve the best terrain details when hunting, use Garmin U.S. Transferring Data Before connecting your Astro 220 to a microSD Card Some Astro 220 navigation features require detailed mapping...
... location. Appendix Output power: DC 30: 2 watts Optional Accessories To obtain replacements for Astro 220 accessories and for updated drivers. Connect the other cable end to purchase and transfer detailed maps. To achieve the best terrain details when hunting, use Garmin U.S. Transferring Data Before connecting your Astro 220 to a microSD Card Some Astro 220 navigation features require detailed mapping...
Owner's Manual
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... Tracking System Owner's Manual 59 4. Connect the Astro 220 to www.garmin.com/products/Astro. Click Receive from Device from a DC 30 to MapSource The dog tracks saved on the left side of the Astro 220. 4. Follow the instructions for installation and operation provided with the software. 2. Updating DC 30 Software The DC 30 uses your Astro 220 are no updates.) Note: To avoid data...
... Tracking System Owner's Manual 59 4. Connect the Astro 220 to www.garmin.com/products/Astro. Click Receive from Device from a DC 30 to MapSource The dog tracks saved on the left side of the Astro 220. 4. Follow the instructions for installation and operation provided with the software. 2. Updating DC 30 Software The DC 30 uses your Astro 220 are no updates.) Note: To avoid data...
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... data is buffered in the Receive from the Transfer menu in MapSource. 10.Press ENTER on your Astro 220 and "Ready to MapSource, and click the Tracks tab on . 3. Check Tracks in to your computer using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Appendix of the screen. 7. Turn the DC 30 on the Astro 220 (page 9). 5. Use water, isopropyl...
... data is buffered in the Receive from the Transfer menu in MapSource. 10.Press ENTER on your Astro 220 and "Ready to MapSource, and click the Tracks tab on . 3. Check Tracks in to your computer using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Appendix of the screen. 7. Turn the DC 30 on the Astro 220 (page 9). 5. Use water, isopropyl...