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... following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an ...your authority to provide more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. However, there is subject to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. These limits are more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation of this device under ...
... following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an ...your authority to provide more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. However, there is subject to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. These limits are more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation of this device under ...
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...v Packing List vi Table of Contents vii "How To" Index viii Section One: Getting Started 1-17 Keypad Usage 1 Selecting Options 2 Entering Data 3 Initializing the Receiver 4 Power On/Screen Backlighting 6 Simulator Mode 7 Main Pages 8 Map Page 8 Waypoints 10 Marking Waypoints 10 Using the NAV Key 11 Simulated Tour 12 Reviewing/Creating... 45 Review Page 46 Editing 47 Active Route Page 50 Introduction Table of Contents Find Key 51 Find Options 52 Main Menu Page 53 GPS Tab 54 Tide Tab 58 Trip 60 Celes Tab 60 Track Tab 61 DSC Tab 63 Card Tabs 68 Temp Tab 69 Setup Tab ...
...v Packing List vi Table of Contents vii "How To" Index viii Section One: Getting Started 1-17 Keypad Usage 1 Selecting Options 2 Entering Data 3 Initializing the Receiver 4 Power On/Screen Backlighting 6 Simulator Mode 7 Main Pages 8 Map Page 8 Waypoints 10 Marking Waypoints 10 Using the NAV Key 11 Simulated Tour 12 Reviewing/Creating... 45 Review Page 46 Editing 47 Active Route Page 50 Introduction Table of Contents Find Key 51 Find Options 52 Main Menu Page 53 GPS Tab 54 Tide Tab 58 Trip 60 Celes Tab 60 Track Tab 61 DSC Tab 63 Card Tabs 68 Temp Tab 69 Setup Tab ...
Owner's Manual
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...within 200 miles. The Initialize Position Page appears, prompting you to initialize the receiver from at least three satellites, the top of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 172/172C is not necessary to your position, press and release the IN key to speed... up the initial satellite acquisition. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites for the Main Menu. When viewing the...
...within 200 miles. The Initialize Position Page appears, prompting you to initialize the receiver from at least three satellites, the top of the screen displays either "Ready (2D or 3D)", and the GPSMAP 172/172C is not necessary to your position, press and release the IN key to speed... up the initial satellite acquisition. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites for the Main Menu. When viewing the...
Owner's Manual
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...appears while the unit conducts a self-test. 2. Press LEF or RIGHT to adjust the display contrast. GPSMAP 172/172C Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is controlled with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03). From this level by repeatedly pressing the POWER key. If you agree, to ... through minimum, user-defined, and maximum backlight levels by pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the reference section for dimmer backlighting. For GSD 20 sonar related...
...appears while the unit conducts a self-test. 2. Press LEF or RIGHT to adjust the display contrast. GPSMAP 172/172C Getting Started Tour The Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is controlled with Garmin Chartplotters" (190-00241-03). From this level by repeatedly pressing the POWER key. If you agree, to ... through minimum, user-defined, and maximum backlight levels by pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the reference section for dimmer backlighting. For GSD 20 sonar related...
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... or RIGHT to them using the first method. Getting Started Using the NAV Key Text entry for simulator position. Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Map Page and pressing NAV allows you to graphically select points to "Go...' submenu tab. 3. Highlight 'Set Position' in simulator mode: 1. For future practice, you can be used throughout the GPSMAP 172/172C system to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. You see 'Enter As Text' highlighted, then press ENTER. 5. The NAV key can...
... or RIGHT to them using the first method. Getting Started Using the NAV Key Text entry for simulator position. Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as a destination directly from the Map Page and pressing NAV allows you to graphically select points to "Go...' submenu tab. 3. Highlight 'Set Position' in simulator mode: 1. For future practice, you can be used throughout the GPSMAP 172/172C system to select a pre-programmed tour route using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. You see 'Enter As Text' highlighted, then press ENTER. 5. The NAV key can...
Owner's Manual
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... and moving for easier viewing. Distance from other device, such as a GSD 20 Sounder Module or NMEA device. Water temperature *If receiving proper sonar data from desired track • POINTER - Smaller version of the transducer's temperature reading. • WATER TEMPERATURE * - Average... - Time to next waypoint • TO COURSE - Current voltage reading being received by unit • WATER SPEED* - Speed through the water • WATER TEMP. Velocity Made Good to next waypoint • GPS ACCURACY - Elevation above/below MSL (Mean Sea Level) • ETA AT...
... and moving for easier viewing. Distance from other device, such as a GSD 20 Sounder Module or NMEA device. Water temperature *If receiving proper sonar data from desired track • POINTER - Smaller version of the transducer's temperature reading. • WATER TEMPERATURE * - Average... - Time to next waypoint • TO COURSE - Current voltage reading being received by unit • WATER SPEED* - Speed through the water • WATER TEMP. Velocity Made Good to next waypoint • GPS ACCURACY - Elevation above/below MSL (Mean Sea Level) • ETA AT...
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... the inner circle 45º above the horizon Outer ring the horizon 45° • Temp* - Receiver Status Sky View Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab Differential Status Accuracy Main Menu- GPS Tab Signal Strength Bars Center dot - 90° 90° above the horizon Inner ring- 45° ... on a bar graph for the satellites indicated. • Light/White signal strength bars- the receiver is collecting data. • Dark/Green signal strength bars- As soon as the GPSMAP 172/172C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in three stages: • No signal strength...
... the inner circle 45º above the horizon Outer ring the horizon 45° • Temp* - Receiver Status Sky View Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab Differential Status Accuracy Main Menu- GPS Tab Signal Strength Bars Center dot - 90° 90° above the horizon Inner ring- 45° ... on a bar graph for the satellites indicated. • Light/White signal strength bars- the receiver is collecting data. • Dark/Green signal strength bars- As soon as the GPSMAP 172/172C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in three stages: • No signal strength...
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..., with the current Accuracy and Dilution Of Precision (DOP) to calculate horizontal position accuracy in your GPSMAP 172/172C. To disable/enable WAAS capability: 1. At this system. Receiver Status and Accuracy Receiver status is indicated at the top field of the WAAS signal may also benefit from this time, ... (numbers 32 or below), a 'D' appears in the signal bar of the sky view. WAAS Capability The GPSMAP 172/172C is capable of development, visit the FAA web site (http://gps.faa.gov). WAAS satellites are numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your area. WAAS is...
..., with the current Accuracy and Dilution Of Precision (DOP) to calculate horizontal position accuracy in your GPSMAP 172/172C. To disable/enable WAAS capability: 1. At this system. Receiver Status and Accuracy Receiver status is indicated at the top field of the WAAS signal may also benefit from this time, ... (numbers 32 or below), a 'D' appears in the signal bar of the sky view. WAAS Capability The GPSMAP 172/172C is capable of development, visit the FAA web site (http://gps.faa.gov). WAAS satellites are numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your area. WAAS is...
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... for available frequency • Using DGPS - No optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in simulator mode. WAAS capability enabled and unit receiving WAAS corrections • No Beacon Signal - Unit is tuning manual DGPS frequency • Receiving Beacon - Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab When the GPSMAP 172/172C is using a differential correction signal (either WAAS or DGPS...
... for available frequency • Using DGPS - No optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in simulator mode. WAAS capability enabled and unit receiving WAAS corrections • No Beacon Signal - Unit is tuning manual DGPS frequency • Receiving Beacon - Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab When the GPSMAP 172/172C is using a differential correction signal (either WAAS or DGPS...
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...minutes. See page 4 for instructions on or off . • Track Up/North Up- This process can take up sky view display for the GPSMAP 172/172C to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time. allows you to manually enter the elevation when in 3D mode. Reference Main Menu...capability of the receiver on the GPS Info Tab of the Main Menu: • Start/Stop Simulator- The SNR depends upon the mounting of the DGPS signal being received. User waypoints are available by pressing MENU on or off . F NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In...
...minutes. See page 4 for instructions on or off . • Track Up/North Up- This process can take up sky view display for the GPSMAP 172/172C to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time. allows you to manually enter the elevation when in 3D mode. Reference Main Menu...capability of the receiver on the GPS Info Tab of the Main Menu: • Start/Stop Simulator- The SNR depends upon the mounting of the DGPS signal being received. User waypoints are available by pressing MENU on or off . F NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In...
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...is A Maritime mobile service identity (MMSI)? Any time a vessel receives a DSC call " on the unit. In order to exchange and display the positions of the caller. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to control and set up DSC (Digital Selective Calling)...create a waypoint or to that position using a Go To. Once a DSC position is used by mariners to assist them in an emergency Distress Call. In order to the Coast Guard. Garmin does not supply this number! Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab DSC Tab 63 In order to make...
...is A Maritime mobile service identity (MMSI)? Any time a vessel receives a DSC call " on the unit. In order to exchange and display the positions of the caller. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to control and set up DSC (Digital Selective Calling)...create a waypoint or to that position using a Go To. Once a DSC position is used by mariners to assist them in an emergency Distress Call. In order to the Coast Guard. Garmin does not supply this number! Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab DSC Tab 63 In order to make...
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...Call. Distress Calls are set off and the call is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to the receiver. Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab Distress Call Message Position Report Message 65 Any DSC-equipped mariner (on Map'. • Create Waypoint: If you want to the call... DSC users in radio range. Options available from another user's DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. When the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is like a phone call, but no emergency alarms are broadcasted to store incoming information received from this type of that position, highlight 'Create Waypoint' and press ENTER/MARK...
...Call. Distress Calls are set off and the call is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to the receiver. Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab Distress Call Message Position Report Message 65 Any DSC-equipped mariner (on Map'. • Create Waypoint: If you want to the call... DSC users in radio range. Options available from another user's DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. When the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is like a phone call, but no emergency alarms are broadcasted to store incoming information received from this type of that position, highlight 'Create Waypoint' and press ENTER/MARK...
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The GPS can 'Delete' the entry, 'Show on map', or 'Create Waypoint'.and create a name for the entry. Any entry from this page allows you to create a 'New Item', 'Delete Item', or 'Delete All'. The unit may store up to select the call ), and 'Delete All'. Once 100 logs are received, ...To Review a Call: 1. Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab DSC Entry Review DSC Log 66 DSC Call List The DSC Call List displays the current calls received. DSC Entry Review The DSC Entry Review operates similarly to 'Delete' the displayed call. This page has the additional option to the Distress Page and...
The GPS can 'Delete' the entry, 'Show on map', or 'Create Waypoint'.and create a name for the entry. Any entry from this page allows you to create a 'New Item', 'Delete Item', or 'Delete All'. The unit may store up to select the call ), and 'Delete All'. Once 100 logs are received, ...To Review a Call: 1. Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab DSC Entry Review DSC Log 66 DSC Call List The DSC Call List displays the current calls received. DSC Entry Review The DSC Entry Review operates similarly to 'Delete' the displayed call. This page has the additional option to the Distress Page and...
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... the caller using the NAV button. To run and press ENTER. Using the NAV Key The receiver of the caller. Insert the data card. Press ENTER. Map Tab- Once the call is ...or 'Clear All'. 2. From the 'Card' tab, select the checkbox next to each type of your GPS. 4. highlight 'Replace From Card' and press ENTER to overwrite all selected items on this page. Highlight ...be exchanged with those of item you wish to combine the selected items with other compatible units and Garmin's MapSource PC program. A 'Transfer Complete' message appears once the data has been transferred. See page...
... the caller using the NAV button. To run and press ENTER. Using the NAV Key The receiver of the caller. Insert the data card. Press ENTER. Map Tab- Once the call is ...or 'Clear All'. 2. From the 'Card' tab, select the checkbox next to each type of your GPS. 4. highlight 'Replace From Card' and press ENTER to overwrite all selected items on this page. Highlight ...be exchanged with those of item you wish to combine the selected items with other compatible units and Garmin's MapSource PC program. A 'Transfer Complete' message appears once the data has been transferred. See page...
Owner's Manual
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...the number of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW and VHW sentences. allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format, without any output capabilities. • NMEA In/NMEA Out - Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the ... Format' field and press ENTER. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to use the other unit to connect the GPSMAP 172/172C with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. • Other DGPS - provides no interfacing capabilities. Port 2: • Garmin DGPS - You must have one to 'Host' and use this option. Use the ARROW KEYPAD elect the...
...the number of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW and VHW sentences. allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format, without any output capabilities. • NMEA In/NMEA Out - Use the ARROW KEYPAD to the ... Format' field and press ENTER. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to use the other unit to connect the GPSMAP 172/172C with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. • Other DGPS - provides no interfacing capabilities. Port 2: • Garmin DGPS - You must have one to 'Host' and use this option. Use the ARROW KEYPAD elect the...
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...and press ENTER to LORAN TDs for those changes. If you must have a collection of a mariner, the system is used as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals. The name LORAN is approximately thirty meters. When the unit is placed in the Setup... TD field before storing the waypoint. You must set or geographical location. After the waypoint is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the Setup TD field. The GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS...
...and press ENTER to LORAN TDs for those changes. If you must have a collection of a mariner, the system is used as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals. The name LORAN is approximately thirty meters. When the unit is placed in the Setup... TD field before storing the waypoint. You must set or geographical location. After the waypoint is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the Setup TD field. The GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS...
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...Physical Specifications Size: 4.9" H x 6.3" W x 3.7" D (122.5mm x 157.5mm x 92.5mm) Weight: 1.0 lb 1oz.(.481Kg) Display: (172C) 3.2" W x 3.2" H (81.28mm) CSTN (Color Super Twist Nematic) with adjustable CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlighting; (320x320 pixels) (...plastic alloy, waterproof to 55°C) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver Acquisition Times: Warm: Approx. 15 seconds Cold: Approx. 45 seconds AutoLocate: Approx. 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position*: Range: 5°F to ...
...Physical Specifications Size: 4.9" H x 6.3" W x 3.7" D (122.5mm x 157.5mm x 92.5mm) Weight: 1.0 lb 1oz.(.481Kg) Display: (172C) 3.2" W x 3.2" H (81.28mm) CSTN (Color Super Twist Nematic) with adjustable CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlighting; (320x320 pixels) (...plastic alloy, waterproof to 55°C) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver Acquisition Times: Warm: Approx. 15 seconds Cold: Approx. 45 seconds AutoLocate: Approx. 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position*: Range: 5°F to ...
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...GPSMAP 172/172C also includes NMEA input with support for the WPL sentence, DSC, and sonar NMEA input with Sonar Output TXD + GSD 20, TX+ Beacon Receiver or RX+ DSC VHF The following are supported for connection of external devices: Garmin proprietary GSD 20 Sonar Module and Differential GPS... concerning NMEA &RTCM formats and sentences are used. Appendix G Wiring and Interfacing You can download a copy of Garmin's proprietary communication protocol from : National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 U.S.A. 410-975-9425 410-975-9450 FAX www...
...GPSMAP 172/172C also includes NMEA input with support for the WPL sentence, DSC, and sonar NMEA input with Sonar Output TXD + GSD 20, TX+ Beacon Receiver or RX+ DSC VHF The following are supported for connection of external devices: Garmin proprietary GSD 20 Sonar Module and Differential GPS... concerning NMEA &RTCM formats and sentences are used. Appendix G Wiring and Interfacing You can download a copy of Garmin's proprietary communication protocol from : National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Seven Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 U.S.A. 410-975-9425 410-975-9450 FAX www...