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...SONAR* - Current time • TIME TO DESTINATION - Time to destination • VOLTAGE - Trip Odometer • TURN - Water temperature *If receiving proper sonar data from desired track • POINTER - Elevation above/below MSL (Mean Sea Level) • ETA AT DESTINATION - Speed through the...showing spot soundings and map outlines for a trip • OFF COURSE - Shows estimated GPS accuracy • HIGHWAY - Distance from other device, such as a GSD 20 Sounder Module or NMEA device. Compressed view of Arrival to match bearing • VELOCITY MADE GOOD - Directional ...
...SONAR* - Current time • TIME TO DESTINATION - Time to destination • VOLTAGE - Trip Odometer • TURN - Water temperature *If receiving proper sonar data from desired track • POINTER - Elevation above/below MSL (Mean Sea Level) • ETA AT DESTINATION - Speed through the...showing spot soundings and map outlines for a trip • OFF COURSE - Shows estimated GPS accuracy • HIGHWAY - Distance from other device, such as a GSD 20 Sounder Module or NMEA device. Compressed view of Arrival to match bearing • VELOCITY MADE GOOD - Directional ...
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...with GSD 20 or NMEA compatible device) • Sonar* - defines System, Units, and Time settings. • Comm - The unit then updates the position, date and time. sets up alarms for each satellite relative to align along your current track heading. 54 GPS Tab- The signal strength... as the GPSMAP 172/172C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view to help determine if any given moment. The status information gives you have a current position fix (indicated by a '2D','2D Differential','3D', or '3D Differential' in view. the receiver is collecting ...
...with GSD 20 or NMEA compatible device) • Sonar* - defines System, Units, and Time settings. • Comm - The unit then updates the position, date and time. sets up alarms for each satellite relative to align along your current track heading. 54 GPS Tab- The signal strength... as the GPSMAP 172/172C has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view to help determine if any given moment. The status information gives you have a current position fix (indicated by a '2D','2D Differential','3D', or '3D Differential' in view. the receiver is collecting ...
Owner's Manual
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...GPS Info display. Any elevation entered is automatically calculated when the GPS is not possible for the GPSMAP 172/172C to the unit if left unattended for the GPS Info display only. • AutoLocate- The GPS...allows you to select between a north up or track up to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In/NMEA Out, or Other DGPS is enable on Port 2, WAAS is attached to five minutes...only be used for instructions on initialization. • Set 2D Elevation- allows the receiver to initially help the receiver acquire more quickly. To select a menu option: 1. It is in 2D or ...
...GPS Info display. Any elevation entered is automatically calculated when the GPS is not possible for the GPSMAP 172/172C to the unit if left unattended for the GPS Info display only. • AutoLocate- The GPS...allows you to select between a north up or track up to the unit and Garmin DGPS, RTCM In/NMEA Out, or Other DGPS is enable on Port 2, WAAS is attached to five minutes...only be used for instructions on initialization. • Set 2D Elevation- allows the receiver to initially help the receiver acquire more quickly. To select a menu option: 1. It is in 2D or ...
Owner's Manual
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...mariner (on sea or land) within range. Options available from this type of that position, highlight 'Create Waypoint' and press ENTER/MARK. DSC Distress Call With a Garmin DSC capable chartplotter/sounder properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC support, the GPS unit displays a Call List, Log, and a Directory available to store incoming information received... is specific to the receiver. When the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio ...similarly to send and receive NMEA data from another user's DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. Reference Main...
...mariner (on sea or land) within range. Options available from this type of that position, highlight 'Create Waypoint' and press ENTER/MARK. DSC Distress Call With a Garmin DSC capable chartplotter/sounder properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC support, the GPS unit displays a Call List, Log, and a Directory available to store incoming information received... is specific to the receiver. When the Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio ...similarly to send and receive NMEA data from another user's DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. Reference Main...
Owner's Manual
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... 'Off'. Reference Main Menu: Time/ Comm Tab Main Menu-Time Tab Main Menu- The UTC offset is automatically turned to external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, another Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C. If a DGPS receiver is used to show correct local time or choose 'Other' and enter a UTC Offset. Comm (Communications) Tab- the proprietary format...
... 'Off'. Reference Main Menu: Time/ Comm Tab Main Menu-Time Tab Main Menu- The UTC offset is automatically turned to external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, another Garmin GPSMAP 172/172C. If a DGPS receiver is used to show correct local time or choose 'Other' and enter a UTC Offset. Comm (Communications) Tab- the proprietary format...
Owner's Manual
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...input/output format: 1. To restore the Serial Data Format settings to connect the GPSMAP 172/172C with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. • Other DGPS - You may also adjust the NMEA output to select 'Garmin Data Transfer' in the 'Serial Data Format' field. 2. Use the ARROW ...to 'Host' and use this option. Port 2: • Garmin DGPS - allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format, without any output capabilities. • NMEA In/NMEA Out - You may also adjust the NMEA output. • RTCM In/NMEA Out - • None - allows DGPS input using a ...
...input/output format: 1. To restore the Serial Data Format settings to connect the GPSMAP 172/172C with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. • Other DGPS - You may also adjust the NMEA output to select 'Garmin Data Transfer' in the 'Serial Data Format' field. 2. Use the ARROW ...to 'Host' and use this option. Port 2: • Garmin DGPS - allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format, without any output capabilities. • NMEA In/NMEA Out - You may also adjust the NMEA output. • RTCM In/NMEA Out - • None - allows DGPS input using a ...
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... "Status" field shows one of frequencies and coverage areas, contact your GPSMAP 172/172C. unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for a frequency: 1. For DGPS transmitter problems or to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver directly from your local USCG, or see their accuracy and maintenance. With...data. The DGPS beacon transmitters are provided to find the most updated list of the following: • Tuning - If 'Garmin DGPS' or 'RTCM In/NMEA Out' format is receiving a DGPS signal, the "SNR" (Signal to highlight the "Beacon" field and press ENTER. 2. You may also ...
... "Status" field shows one of frequencies and coverage areas, contact your GPSMAP 172/172C. unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for a frequency: 1. For DGPS transmitter problems or to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver directly from your local USCG, or see their accuracy and maintenance. With...data. The DGPS beacon transmitters are provided to find the most updated list of the following: • Tuning - If 'Garmin DGPS' or 'RTCM In/NMEA Out' format is receiving a DGPS signal, the "SNR" (Signal to highlight the "Beacon" field and press ENTER. 2. You may also ...
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...Tab, highlight the 'Serial Data Format' field and press ENTER. 2. More information on /off the GPS status (GSA. See page 92 for transmission of NMEA Output, either port of the available NMEA sentences, the output rate may be set up to turn on wiring and...the NMEA data: 1. Select 'NMEA In/NMEA Out' and press ENTER. Advanced NMEA Output Setup The GPSMAP 172/172C NMEA data transmission can be customized to change the settings, place the highlight over the desired field and press ENTER. GSV), Waypoint/Route (WPL, RTE), and the Garmin Proprietary sentences. Select 'NMEA Setup...
...Tab, highlight the 'Serial Data Format' field and press ENTER. 2. More information on /off the GPS status (GSA. See page 92 for transmission of NMEA Output, either port of the available NMEA sentences, the output rate may be set up to turn on wiring and...the NMEA data: 1. Select 'NMEA In/NMEA Out' and press ENTER. Advanced NMEA Output Setup The GPSMAP 172/172C NMEA data transmission can be customized to change the settings, place the highlight over the desired field and press ENTER. GSV), Waypoint/Route (WPL, RTE), and the Garmin Proprietary sentences. Select 'NMEA Setup...
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... a critical state of discharge. Reference Main Menu: Comm Tab/ Alarm Tab Advanced NMEA Setup Page Main Menu-Alarm Tab (System Submenu) 76 GPSMAP 172/172C NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA version 3.01 compliant) Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE..., GPRMB, GPBOD Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE Garmin proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM Alarm Tab- contains setting for sounding the alarm and use the control field to sound when the GPS...
... a critical state of discharge. Reference Main Menu: Comm Tab/ Alarm Tab Advanced NMEA Setup Page Main Menu-Alarm Tab (System Submenu) 76 GPSMAP 172/172C NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA version 3.01 compliant) Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE..., GPRMB, GPBOD Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE Garmin proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM Alarm Tab- contains setting for sounding the alarm and use the control field to sound when the GPS...
Owner's Manual
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... beep until acknowledged, highlight the 'Persist' box and press ENTER to place a check mark in the box. *You must be receiving NMEA Sonar data or using a Garmin GSD 20 Sonar Module. set an alarm: 1. To set alarms to highlight desired submenu tab of the specified size symbol(s). Fish ...Alarm will only function while using a Garmin GSD 20 Sonar Module for this function to finish. 5. You must be receiving sonar data for the Sonar alarms to the desired setting and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the next field...
... beep until acknowledged, highlight the 'Persist' box and press ENTER to place a check mark in the box. *You must be receiving NMEA Sonar data or using a Garmin GSD 20 Sonar Module. set an alarm: 1. To set alarms to highlight desired submenu tab of the specified size symbol(s). Fish ...Alarm will only function while using a Garmin GSD 20 Sonar Module for this function to finish. 5. You must be receiving sonar data for the Sonar alarms to the desired setting and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the next field...
Owner's Manual
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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 available for purchase from the Help and Support section of external devices: Garmin proprietary GSD 20 Sonar Module and Differential GPS, NMEA... 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.nmea.org Radio Technical Commission For Maritime ...
...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 available for purchase from the Help and Support section of external devices: Garmin proprietary GSD 20 Sonar Module and Differential GPS, NMEA... 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.nmea.org Radio Technical Commission For Maritime ...
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...42, 68 Nav Line Tab 24 Nearest To Boat 52 Nearest To Destination 52 Nearest To Next 52 Nearest To Other 52 NMEA 72, 73, 75, 76, 92 NMEA Interface 75 NMEA Output Setup 75 North Reference 71 North Up 23 Numbers, Changing 25 O Off Course Alarm 76 Orientation, Map 23 Other ... 4, 6 POWER Key 1, 17 Precautions iii Projecting Waypoints 32 Proximity Alarms 38 Proximity Waypoints 38 Proximity Waypoint List 37 Q QUIT Key 1 R Re-evaluate Route 50 Receiver Status 55, 56 Registration i Replace From Card 68 Reset All 60 Reset Max Speed 60 Reset Odometer 60 Reset Trip 60 Retail Demonstration 7 Reviewing Routes...
...42, 68 Nav Line Tab 24 Nearest To Boat 52 Nearest To Destination 52 Nearest To Next 52 Nearest To Other 52 NMEA 72, 73, 75, 76, 92 NMEA Interface 75 NMEA Output Setup 75 North Reference 71 North Up 23 Numbers, Changing 25 O Off Course Alarm 76 Orientation, Map 23 Other ... 4, 6 POWER Key 1, 17 Precautions iii Projecting Waypoints 32 Proximity Alarms 38 Proximity Waypoints 38 Proximity Waypoint List 37 Q QUIT Key 1 R Re-evaluate Route 50 Receiver Status 55, 56 Registration i Replace From Card 68 Reset All 60 Reset Max Speed 60 Reset Odometer 60 Reset Trip 60 Retail Demonstration 7 Reviewing Routes...