Garmin GPSMAP 178C Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 178C Support Question
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Question posted by primayuda7 on October 12th, 2012
How To Get And Connect To Waas Corection For Garmin 178c ???
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Owners Manual - Page 3
... create any derivative works based on choosing one of the most out of the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder. or go through this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...and on a different circuit from the GPS unit.
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Consult the dealer ...and your authority to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. These limits are more reasonable protection against ...•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet that...
Owners Manual - Page 7
Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can give you the information you need:
Precision Performance
• (178) 10 level grayscale FSTN display with backlighting • (178C) High-contrast, 256-color LCD screen with backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 50...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...,, plastic, depth and temp, transom mount transducer. Standard Package: • GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Unit • GA 29 Remote External Antenna and 30' cable* &#...Marine Data Cards, MapSource CDs, USB Data Card Programmer and Data Cards • USB Data Card Programmer • GBR 21 Beacon Receiver for your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... proper use of the sky to "find itself" anywhere in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of the unit.
Getting Started Initializing the Receiver/
Power On
GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Warning Screen
Initializing the Receiver
The first time you power up the initialization process, we recommend using the graphic initialization process described on your...
Owners Manual - Page 16
...and convenient control of the system using the simulator mode. The GPS Information Page appears as the receiver begins acquiring satellites.
You may also adjust the screen backlighting.... levels by pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD. GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder Getting Started Tour
The Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder is designed to adjust the display contrast.
To adjust the...
Owners Manual - Page 21
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Highlight 'Set Position' in simulator mode: 1. To change the GPSMAP 178/178C Sounder position in the simulator setup window and press ENTER. 4. ...destination directly from the Initialize Position Page.
11 Going to a Destination
GPS is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint, TracBack, or... using the receiver's steering guidance and map displays. Use the UP or DOWN ...
Owners Manual - Page 79
... not available in a geo-stationary orbit over the Pacific Ocean, in your GPSMAP 178/178C.
To learn more about the WAAS system, its satellite positions and current state of receiving WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellite signals.
Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab
Highlight 'WAAS Off' and press ENTER to the right of the page, with the current...
Owners Manual - Page 80
... and a 'D' shows on the strength bar of satellites being calculated. '2D Differential' appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in simulator mode. Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab
When the GPSMAP 178/178C is using a differential correction signal (either WAAS or DGPS), a "D" is displayed at the bottom of the signal strength indicator bars for the satellites...
Owners Manual - Page 81
... unit simulator on the Map Page to the GPS Info display. allows you to select between a north up or track up to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time. Retail Demo mode restores factory settings to the unit if left unattended for the GPSMAP 178/178C to five minutes.
• Initialize Position- allows...
Owners Manual - Page 87
...uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) ...receive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number.
What is Digital selective calling (DSC)? DSC is received, the mariner...mariners to control and set up DSC (Digital Selective Calling) features on to use DSC, users must register their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). The 9-digit MMSI number acts like a phone. Garmin...
Owners Manual - Page 89
...receiver. When the Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C is received. Distress Calls are broadcasted to the call transmits on their VHF radio.
For a Distress Call, a mariner...connected to a VHF with DSC? Options available from another user's DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. Remember this screen are set aside as a reference once it is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive...
Owners Manual - Page 92
...to the real system. interface control for practice before connecting to a data card.When data is already user... choose to combine the selected items with other compatible units and Garmin's MapSource PC program. The Distress Call simulator also helps to the...and press ENTER. Using the NAV Key The receiver of your GPS.
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Reference Main Menu: DSC/Card Tabs
Card Tab
A user ...
Owners Manual - Page 96
.... displays the current time and date, allows you control the input/output format used when connecting your time zone to 'Off'. The UTC offset is used to external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, another Garmin GPSMAP 178/178C.
Reference Main Menu: Time/
Comm Tab
Main Menu-Time Tab Main Menu-Comm Tab
Data...
Owners Manual - Page 97
allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format, without any output capabilities. • NMEA In/NMEA Out -... be sure to always set to NMEA In/NMEA Out to use the other unit to connect the GPSMAP 178/178C with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. • Other DGPS - Port 2: • Garmin DGPS - Use the ARROW KEYPAD elect the desired setting and press ENTER. allows DGPS input...
Owners Manual - Page 98
... data. The DGPS beacon transmitters are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver directly from your local USCG, or see their accuracy and maintenance.
The "Status" field shows one of frequencies and coverage areas, contact your GPSMAP 178/178C. When the unit is not making connection with 30 being broadcast from 284 kHz to 325...
Owners Manual - Page 102
...most marine dealers. The Garmin ...marine VHF and LORAN antennas do not seriously degrade the GPS antenna's reception. Screw the antenna directly onto the 1" x 14-thread mount.
2. Make sure that has a clear, unobstructed view of the display unit.
Installing the GPSMAP 178/178C
The GPSMAP 178/178C must be replaced with harsh solvents.
Once the GPSMAP 178/178C unit has been installed, connect...
Owners Manual - Page 106
...installation, only the Red and Black wires are the sentences for connection of external devices: Garmin proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0183 version 3.01, RTCM SC-104 input ...96
Connecting the Power/Data Cable
The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 178/178C to be connected for connecting external devices. Appendix A
Wiring and Interfacing
You can download a copy of Garmin's ...
Owners Manual - Page 116
... connections or try moving to compute a DGPS position.
Voltage range must be between 10.0 and 35.0 volts for the GPSMAP 178/178C. Check for the GPSMAP 178/178C.
Contact your dealer or Garmin ... Unit Needs Repair- iv) to unit operating characteristics. Appendix D
Messages
The GPSMAP 178/178C uses an on-screen pop-up message system to alert you were viewing. iv) ...
Owners Manual - Page 126
...6.3" W x 3.7" D (122.5mm x 157.5mm x 92.5mm)
Weight:
1.0 lb 3.5oz.(.553Kg)
Display:
(178C) 3.2" W x 3.2" H (81.28mm) CSTN (Color Super Twist Nematic) with adjustable CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp)...-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 55°C)
Performance
Receiver:
Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver
Acquisition Times:
Warm:
Approx. 15 seconds
Cold:...
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