RoHS DoC
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...GPS 15L-F (S/N 69752285 and higher) GPS 15U-F (S/N 69750001 and higher) GPS 17-HVS (S/N 33102600 and higher) GPS 16-LVS (S/N 33210641 and higher) GPS 16-HVS (S/N 33310670 and higher) GPS 16x LVS GPS 16x HVS GPS 18 5Hz (S/N 50701934 and higher) GPS 18x USB GPS 18x PC GPS 18x LVC GPS 18x 5Hz GPS 18 USB (S/N 17200001 and higher) GPS 18 PC (S/N 17300001 and higher) GPS 18 LVC...No warranty is expressly disclaimed for any materials designated. Paul Morrow Quality Manager, Garmin Europe Ltd (quality.europe@garmin.com) The information contained herein is defined as a substance or mixture of this...
...GPS 15L-F (S/N 69752285 and higher) GPS 15U-F (S/N 69750001 and higher) GPS 17-HVS (S/N 33102600 and higher) GPS 16-LVS (S/N 33210641 and higher) GPS 16-HVS (S/N 33310670 and higher) GPS 16x LVS GPS 16x HVS GPS 18 5Hz (S/N 50701934 and higher) GPS 18x USB GPS 18x PC GPS 18x LVC GPS 18x 5Hz GPS 18 USB (S/N 17200001 and higher) GPS 18 PC (S/N 17300001 and higher) GPS 18 LVC...No warranty is expressly disclaimed for any materials designated. Paul Morrow Quality Manager, Garmin Europe Ltd (quality.europe@garmin.com) The information contained herein is defined as a substance or mixture of this...
Technical Specifications
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...1.6.3.2 Acquisition Times ...6 1.6.3.3 Update Rate ...6 1.6.3.4 Accuracy ...6 1.6.4 Interfaces...6 1.6.4.1 GPS 18x Electrical Characteristics...6 1.6.4.2 Garmin Interface and Garmin USB Protocol 6 1.6.4.3 GPS 18x PC, GPS 18x LVC, & GPS 18x-5Hz Protocols 7 1.6.4.4 Measurement Pulse Output (GPS 18x LVC & GPS 18x-5Hz only 7 2 GPSx 18x LVC & GPS 18x -5Hz Wiring and Pinouts 8 2.1 GPS 18x LVC & GPS 18x -5Hz Pinout...8 2.2 GPS 18x LVC & GPS 18x -5Hz Wiring Diagrams 8 3 Mechanical Characteristics & Mounting 10 4 GPS 18x PC, GPS 18x LVC, & GPS 18x-5Hz Software Interface 12 4.1 Received NMEA 0183...
...1.6.3.2 Acquisition Times ...6 1.6.3.3 Update Rate ...6 1.6.3.4 Accuracy ...6 1.6.4 Interfaces...6 1.6.4.1 GPS 18x Electrical Characteristics...6 1.6.4.2 Garmin Interface and Garmin USB Protocol 6 1.6.4.3 GPS 18x PC, GPS 18x LVC, & GPS 18x-5Hz Protocols 7 1.6.4.4 Measurement Pulse Output (GPS 18x LVC & GPS 18x-5Hz only 7 2 GPSx 18x LVC & GPS 18x -5Hz Wiring and Pinouts 8 2.1 GPS 18x LVC & GPS 18x -5Hz Pinout...8 2.2 GPS 18x LVC & GPS 18x -5Hz Wiring Diagrams 8 3 Mechanical Characteristics & Mounting 10 4 GPS 18x PC, GPS 18x LVC, & GPS 18x-5Hz Software Interface 12 4.1 Received NMEA 0183...
Technical Specifications
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... Selection ...20 4.4 Measurement Pulse Output (GPS 18x LVC & 18x-5Hz only 20 4.4.1 One-Pulse-Per-Second (PPS) Output (GPS 18x LVC Only 20 4.4.2 Five-Pulse-Per-Second Output (GPS 18x-5Hz Only 20 Appendix A: Earth Datum List 21 Appendix B: Garmin Binary Output Format 24 Appendix C: Changing the Baud Rate in Garmin Mode 28 Appendix D: GPS 18x PC/ LVC/18x-5Hz & Windows Serial Mouse Issue 29...
... Selection ...20 4.4 Measurement Pulse Output (GPS 18x LVC & 18x-5Hz only 20 4.4.1 One-Pulse-Per-Second (PPS) Output (GPS 18x LVC Only 20 4.4.2 Five-Pulse-Per-Second Output (GPS 18x-5Hz Only 20 Appendix A: Earth Datum List 21 Appendix B: Garmin Binary Output Format 24 Appendix C: Changing the Baud Rate in Garmin Mode 28 Appendix D: GPS 18x PC/ LVC/18x-5Hz & Windows Serial Mouse Issue 29...
Technical Specifications
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... in other Garmin GPS receivers, the GPS 18x tracks multiple satellites at most locations. 190-00879-08 GPS 18x Technical Specifications Page 3 Rev. B Configuration commands are available to customize the NMEA 0183 output (see section 4.1 Received NMEA 0183 Sentences) • (GPS 18x LVC and GPS 18x-5Hz only)... Highly accurate measurement pulse output for precise timing measurements: one-pulse-per-second (1 Hz) for the GPS 18x LVC or 5 Hz for up to 10 days. • Configurable parameters...
... in other Garmin GPS receivers, the GPS 18x tracks multiple satellites at most locations. 190-00879-08 GPS 18x Technical Specifications Page 3 Rev. B Configuration commands are available to customize the NMEA 0183 output (see section 4.1 Received NMEA 0183 Sentences) • (GPS 18x LVC and GPS 18x-5Hz only)... Highly accurate measurement pulse output for precise timing measurements: one-pulse-per-second (1 Hz) for the GPS 18x LVC or 5 Hz for up to 10 days. • Configurable parameters...
Technical Specifications
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After the drivers are terminated in Device Manager as a Garmin USB Device. 1.5.2 GPS 18x PC The GPS 18x PC interfaces to a serial port of a computer via a DB-9 connector and receives power through a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter. At the end of their.... The unit accepts TIA-232-F (RS-232) level inputs and transmits voltage levels that is up and running. Refer below for complete details. 1.5.3 GPS 18x LVC, GPS 18x LVC-5m, and GPS 18x-5Hz These products interface to 5 V TIA-232-F (RS-232) polarity. Most customers will mate with Windows operating systems if the DB9 connector is ...
After the drivers are terminated in Device Manager as a Garmin USB Device. 1.5.2 GPS 18x PC The GPS 18x PC interfaces to a serial port of a computer via a DB-9 connector and receives power through a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter. At the end of their.... The unit accepts TIA-232-F (RS-232) level inputs and transmits voltage levels that is up and running. Refer below for complete details. 1.5.3 GPS 18x LVC, GPS 18x LVC-5m, and GPS 18x-5Hz These products interface to 5 V TIA-232-F (RS-232) polarity. Most customers will mate with Windows operating systems if the DB9 connector is ...
Technical Specifications
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... • GPS 18x PC: 2 meter • GPS 18x LVC: 5 meter (Garmin Part Number 010-00321-36) • GPS 18x-5Hz: 5 meter 1.6.2 Electrical Characteristics 1.6.2.1 Input Voltage • GPS 18x USB: 4.4-5.5 Vdc • GPS 18x PC: 8-30 Vdc (Automotive supply from cigarette lighter jack) • GPS 18x LVC: 4.0-5.5 Vdc • GPS 18x-5Hz: 4.0-5.5 Vdc 1.6.2.2 Input Current • GPS 18x USB: 110 mA @ 5.0 Vdc • GPS 18x PC: 65 mA @ 12 Vdc • GPS 18x LVC: 90...
... • GPS 18x PC: 2 meter • GPS 18x LVC: 5 meter (Garmin Part Number 010-00321-36) • GPS 18x-5Hz: 5 meter 1.6.2 Electrical Characteristics 1.6.2.1 Input Voltage • GPS 18x USB: 4.4-5.5 Vdc • GPS 18x PC: 8-30 Vdc (Automotive supply from cigarette lighter jack) • GPS 18x LVC: 4.0-5.5 Vdc • GPS 18x-5Hz: 4.0-5.5 Vdc 1.6.2.2 Input Current • GPS 18x USB: 110 mA @ 5.0 Vdc • GPS 18x PC: 65 mA @ 12 Vdc • GPS 18x LVC: 90...
Technical Specifications
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....html. Default setting is 4800 baud. • GPS 18x-5Hz: TIA-232-F (RS-232) compatible asynchronous receiver. See Appendix B: Garmin Binary Output Format for information about the Garmin Interface and the Garmin USB Protocol. B ephemeris unknown) • Cold: Approx. 45 seconds 1.6.3.3 Update Rate • GPS 18x USB, PC, and LVC: • GPS 18x-5Hz: 1 record per second 5 records per second...
....html. Default setting is 4800 baud. • GPS 18x-5Hz: TIA-232-F (RS-232) compatible asynchronous receiver. See Appendix B: Garmin Binary Output Format for information about the Garmin Interface and the Garmin USB Protocol. B ephemeris unknown) • Cold: Approx. 45 seconds 1.6.3.3 Update Rate • GPS 18x USB, PC, and LVC: • GPS 18x-5Hz: 1 record per second 5 records per second...
Technical Specifications
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...Garmin proprietary sentences). B See section 4.2 Transmitted NMEA 0183 Sentences for format descriptions. • Configuration and initialization is programmable from 20 ms to 980 ms. See section 4.1.3 Sensor Configuration Information (PGRMC) for details about configuring the Measurement Pulse Output (or PPS) feature. • 1 μs accuracy for binary data output. 1.6.4.4 Measurement Pulse Output (GPS 18x LVC & GPS 18x...-5Hz only) • GPS 18x LVC: 1 Hz pulse with programmable width, configurable in ...
...Garmin proprietary sentences). B See section 4.2 Transmitted NMEA 0183 Sentences for format descriptions. • Configuration and initialization is programmable from 20 ms to 980 ms. See section 4.1.3 Sensor Configuration Information (PGRMC) for details about configuring the Measurement Pulse Output (or PPS) feature. • 1 μs accuracy for binary data output. 1.6.4.4 Measurement Pulse Output (GPS 18x LVC & GPS 18x...-5Hz only) • GPS 18x LVC: 1 Hz pulse with programmable width, configurable in ...
Technical Specifications
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The GPS 18x LVC/18x-5Hz wires are terminated with a six-wire connector that is used by Garmin for testing purposes. 2 GPSX 18x LVC & GPS 18x -5Hz WIRING AND PINOUTS The GPS 18x LVC/18x-5Hz interfaces to the input voltage, TIA-232-F (RS-232) polarity. You can remove this connector without voiding your warranty (see section 1.2 Limited Warranty). 2.1 GPS 18x LVC & GPS 18x -5Hz PINOUT GPS 18x Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Color Signal...
The GPS 18x LVC/18x-5Hz wires are terminated with a six-wire connector that is used by Garmin for testing purposes. 2 GPSX 18x LVC & GPS 18x -5Hz WIRING AND PINOUTS The GPS 18x LVC/18x-5Hz interfaces to the input voltage, TIA-232-F (RS-232) polarity. You can remove this connector without voiding your warranty (see section 1.2 Limited Warranty). 2.1 GPS 18x LVC & GPS 18x -5Hz PINOUT GPS 18x Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Color Signal...
Technical Specifications
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...-24 of the standard NMEA 0183 sentences. Satellite PRN number, 01 to the standard NMEA 0183 sentences, the GPS 18x PC, LVC, and GPS 18x-5Hz may be null or any number when sending almanac to Appendix B: Garmin Binary Output Format. The characters "$P" indicate that the sentence is used , the parity bytes (hh) are typical of...
...-24 of the standard NMEA 0183 sentences. Satellite PRN number, 01 to the standard NMEA 0183 sentences, the GPS 18x PC, LVC, and GPS 18x-5Hz may be null or any number when sending almanac to Appendix B: Garmin Binary Output Format. The characters "$P" indicate that the sentence is used , the parity bytes (hh) are typical of...
Technical Specifications
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... Pulse Output mode. If an error is not used for GPS 18x PC/LVC; Otherwise, fields through must be obtained by sending $PGRMIE to the GPS sensor. $PGRMI,,,,,,,*hh Latitude, ddmm.mmm format for GPS 18x PC/LVC; User earth datum semi-major axis, 6360000.000 to 6380000...is included only for backwards compatibility) Measurement Pulse Output, 1 = Disabled, 2 = Enabled Measurement Pulse Output pulse length, (n+1)*20 ms For 18 LVC/PC n = 0 through 48 (max. 980 ms) For GPS 18x-5Hz n = 0 through 8 (max. 180 ms) Example: n = 4 corresponds to a 100 ms wide pulse Dead reckoning valid time...
... Pulse Output mode. If an error is not used for GPS 18x PC/LVC; Otherwise, fields through must be obtained by sending $PGRMIE to the GPS sensor. $PGRMI,,,,,,,*hh Latitude, ddmm.mmm format for GPS 18x PC/LVC; User earth datum semi-major axis, 6360000.000 to 6380000...is included only for backwards compatibility) Measurement Pulse Output, 1 = Disabled, 2 = Enabled Measurement Pulse Output pulse length, (n+1)*20 ms For 18 LVC/PC n = 0 through 48 (max. 980 ms) For GPS 18x-5Hz n = 0 through 8 (max. 180 ms) Example: n = 4 corresponds to a 100 ms wide pulse Dead reckoning valid time...
Technical Specifications
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... immediately, with the exception of Binary Output Data, which always outputs data at the factory for the GPS 18x PC and LVC: GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMC, and PGRMT. If the GPS sensor is in the Binary data mode, it is necessary to send the following eight-byte data stream... Enable/Disable (PGRMO) The $PGRMO sentence provides the ability to GPS 18x-5Hz, which takes effect on this model and is included only for GPS 18x series product software updates. 190-00879-08 GPS 18x Technical Specifications Page 14 Rev. The Garmin mode is not valid, the PGRMO sentence will contain the current ...
... immediately, with the exception of Binary Output Data, which always outputs data at the factory for the GPS 18x PC and LVC: GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMC, and PGRMT. If the GPS sensor is in the Binary data mode, it is necessary to send the following eight-byte data stream... Enable/Disable (PGRMO) The $PGRMO sentence provides the ability to GPS 18x-5Hz, which takes effect on this model and is included only for GPS 18x series product software updates. 190-00879-08 GPS 18x Technical Specifications Page 14 Rev. The Garmin mode is not valid, the PGRMO sentence will contain the current ...
Technical Specifications
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... NMEA output via a virtual COM port) to receive the same default NMEA sentences as the GPS 18x PC and LVC at a periodic rate based on the Garmin web site. The GPS sensor will transmit the selected sentences contiguously. The length of the selected baud rate, the information... transmitted by the GPS 18x PC and LVC. 4.2.1 Sentence Transmission Rate Sentences are transmitted with respect to the preceding five-times...
... NMEA output via a virtual COM port) to receive the same default NMEA sentences as the GPS 18x PC and LVC at a periodic rate based on the Garmin web site. The GPS sensor will transmit the selected sentences contiguously. The length of the selected baud rate, the information... transmitted by the GPS 18x PC and LVC. 4.2.1 Sentence Transmission Rate Sentences are transmitted with respect to the preceding five-times...
Technical Specifications
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... data. B Additional satellites in view information must be transmitted) Note: Items ,,, and repeat for GPS 18x PC/LVC; dddmm.mmmmm for GPS 18x-5Hz (leading zeros will be transmitted) Longitude hemisphere, E or W GPS quality indication, 0 = fix not available, 1 = Non-differential GPS fix available, 2 = Differential GPS (WAAS) fix available, 6 = Estimated Number of satellites in use, 00 to 12 (leading...
... data. B Additional satellites in view information must be transmitted) Note: Items ,,, and repeat for GPS 18x PC/LVC; dddmm.mmmmm for GPS 18x-5Hz (leading zeros will be transmitted) Longitude hemisphere, E or W GPS quality indication, 0 = fix not available, 1 = Non-differential GPS fix available, 2 = Differential GPS (WAAS) fix available, 6 = Estimated Number of satellites in use, 00 to 12 (leading...
Technical Specifications
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..., N or S Longitude, dddmm.mmmm format for GPS 18x PC/LVC; ddmm.mmmmm format for GPS 18x5Hz (leading zeros must be transmitted) Longitude hemisphere, E or W Speed over ground, GPS 18x PC and LVC: 000.0 to 999.9 knots, GPS 18x-5Hz: 000.00 to 999.99 knots (leading zeros... ground, 000.0 to 359.9 degrees, true (leading zeros will be transmitted) Latitude hemisphere, N or S Longitude, dddmm.mmmm format for GPS 18x PC/LVC; dddmm.mmmmm format for GPS 18x-5Hz (leading zeros must be transmitted) Mode indicator (only output if NMEA 0183 version 2.30 active), A = Autonomous, D = Differential,...
..., N or S Longitude, dddmm.mmmm format for GPS 18x PC/LVC; ddmm.mmmmm format for GPS 18x5Hz (leading zeros must be transmitted) Longitude hemisphere, E or W Speed over ground, GPS 18x PC and LVC: 000.0 to 999.9 knots, GPS 18x-5Hz: 000.00 to 999.99 knots (leading zeros... ground, 000.0 to 359.9 degrees, true (leading zeros will be transmitted) Latitude hemisphere, N or S Longitude, dddmm.mmmm format for GPS 18x PC/LVC; dddmm.mmmmm format for GPS 18x-5Hz (leading zeros must be transmitted) Mode indicator (only output if NMEA 0183 version 2.30 active), A = Autonomous, D = Differential,...
Technical Specifications
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....4 meters/second for GPS 18x PC/LVC; -514.44 to 514.44 for GPS 18x-5Hz True north velocity, -514.4 to 514.4 meters/second for GPS 18x PC/LVC; -514.44 to 514.44 for GPS 18x-5Hz Up velocity, -999.9 to 999.9 meters/second for GPS 18x PC/LVC; -999.99 to nearest integer value) 4.2.12 Map Datum (PGRMM) The Garmin Proprietary sentence...
....4 meters/second for GPS 18x PC/LVC; -514.44 to 514.44 for GPS 18x-5Hz True north velocity, -514.4 to 514.4 meters/second for GPS 18x PC/LVC; -514.44 to 514.44 for GPS 18x-5Hz Up velocity, -999.9 to 999.9 meters/second for GPS 18x PC/LVC; -999.99 to nearest integer value) 4.2.12 Map Datum (PGRMM) The Garmin Proprietary sentence...
Technical Specifications
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... as described in the $PGRMC section 4.1.2 Sensor Initialization Information (PGRMI), field . 4.4 MEASUREMENT PULSE OUTPUT (GPS 18x LVC & 18x-5Hz ONLY) 4.4.1 One-Pulse-Per-Second (PPS) Output (GPS 18x LVC Only) The highly accurate one -pulse-per -second output should be performed by the GPS 18x series products is referenced to compensate for cable and internal receiver delays and the...
... as described in the $PGRMC section 4.1.2 Sensor Initialization Information (PGRMI), field . 4.4 MEASUREMENT PULSE OUTPUT (GPS 18x LVC & 18x-5Hz ONLY) 4.4.1 One-Pulse-Per-Second (PPS) Output (GPS 18x LVC Only) The highly accurate one -pulse-per -second output should be performed by the GPS 18x series products is referenced to compensate for cable and internal receiver delays and the...
Technical Specifications
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... arithmetic sum of the bytes between the delimeters are available from the technical suppport section of data bytes in the Garmin Device Interface SDK for details on for the GPS 18x PC, GPS 18x LVC, and GPS 18x-5Hz versions, use the $PGRMC1 NMEA sentence as position and velocity information. All unused reserved bytes in bytes. Refer to...
... arithmetic sum of the bytes between the delimeters are available from the technical suppport section of data bytes in the Garmin Device Interface SDK for details on for the GPS 18x PC, GPS 18x LVC, and GPS 18x-5Hz versions, use the $PGRMC1 NMEA sentence as position and velocity information. All unused reserved bytes in bytes. Refer to...
Technical Specifications
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...GPS 18x PC, LVC, or GPS 18x-5Hz. 1. Refer to Appendix E: Sensor Configuration Software for the Serial BallPoint Mouse. Select Config > Switch to the GPS 18x PC. This problem is booted before making the connection between the GPS 18x PC and the computer. Select Comm > Setup to start at www.garmin.com/oem, select the GPS 18x... 0183 data will need to open Device Manager. 3. Use the Garmin Sensor Configuration Software, named SNSRCFG.EXE, provided on the next page. 2. B the unit is to use the GPS 18x PC/LVC, you wish to disable the Serial BallPoint mouse in Solution 3 ...
...GPS 18x PC, LVC, or GPS 18x-5Hz. 1. Refer to Appendix E: Sensor Configuration Software for the Serial BallPoint Mouse. Select Config > Switch to the GPS 18x PC. This problem is booted before making the connection between the GPS 18x PC and the computer. Select Comm > Setup to start at www.garmin.com/oem, select the GPS 18x... 0183 data will need to open Device Manager. 3. Use the Garmin Sensor Configuration Software, named SNSRCFG.EXE, provided on the next page. 2. B the unit is to use the GPS 18x PC/LVC, you wish to disable the Serial BallPoint mouse in Solution 3 ...
Declaration of Conformity
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... Standard to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 21st December 2007 Information Technology Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPS 18x PC GPS 18x USB GPS 18x 5Hz GPS 18x LVC The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies...'s Address: 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. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, ...
... Standard to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 21st December 2007 Information Technology Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPS 18x PC GPS 18x USB GPS 18x 5Hz GPS 18x LVC The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies...'s Address: 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. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, ...
