Garmin GPSMAP 188C Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 188C Support Question
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Question posted by Jimsueel on November 4th, 2014
Repairing A Discontinued 188c Garmin Color Sounder
What are my options for a repair of a discontinued modl 188c Garmin color sounder that Garmin support said they no longer supported?
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Related Garmin GPSMAP 188C Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder
chartplotting receiver & depth-finder
(GPSMAP 188C Shown)
owner's manual and reference guide
Owners Manual - Page 3
... GPSMAP 188, GPSMAP 188C (color), and GPSMAP 232. This allows you the best possible support from Garmin. Customer Service Product Registration
Help us better support you to concentrate on -line registration today! Many services provided by completing our on a specific topic quickly and look up detailed information about the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder. To get the most advanced marine...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...-serviceable parts. The GPS 188C Sounder does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Unauthorized repairs or modifications...television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. If this...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...the equipment and receiver. Repairs should only be made by the... requirements. Virtually all GPS equipment. nents contain chemicals...mariners contain all available navigation sources, including the information from that may cause undesired operation. If this device under Part 15 regulations. Unauthorized repairs... some degree. Although the Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 is a precision electronic...
Owners Manual - Page 6
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The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is lost, stolen, or needs service. Such repairs or replacement will be sent, freight...option, repair or replace any components that the customer shall be responsible for any way will void your warranty and may not apply to any package purchased through online auctions are not accepted for rebates or other special offers from Garmin...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... mount transducer. GA 22 H-Field Antenna • 2nd Mounting Station • Marine Swivel Mount, 1" RAM® Mount (GPSMAP 188 with your GPS unit, current user manuals and software updates, visit our web site at www.garmin.com.
Standard Package: • GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Unit • GA 29 External Antenna and 30' cable • Gimbal Mount...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful navigation device that can give you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position • Built-in simulator mode • Built-in Worldwide marine... • 188C: High-contrast, 16-color LCD screen with backlighting; 188/238: High-contrast, ten-level gray, LCD screen with backlighting • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
.../188C/238 Sounder's advanced keypad system is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which usually provides a position fix within a few minutes. The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to follow the Getting Started tour before using your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder, the receiver must be in a location with a clear and unobstructed view of navigation options...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... ENTER or QUIT. Getting Started Tour/Backlighting
A full-screen GPS Information pop-up page will be disabled and enabled on the Pages Tab (see page 83).
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GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder Getting Started Tour
The Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder is a powerful electronic navigation system that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized, and you have changed...
Owners Manual - Page 54
... you to enter a value and press ENTER.
This can be determined by looking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu. To enter a different name, highlight the name field and...the ENTER/MARK key also provides options that allow you to enter the new letters/numbers and press ENTER when done.
Marking Your Present Position
The Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder's ENTER/MARK key lets you...
Owners Manual - Page 67
...to the route, use the ARROW KEYPAD to display the route options page. Reference Creating a Route
Main Menu-Route Tab and Route Options Menu
You will show you create and store up to 50 ... -screen as you create the route. The bottom of available and used points. The Garmin GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder lets you the number of the display will not appear in the waypoint list. Routes can...
Owners Manual - Page 81
... the GPS is used for the GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder to receive WAAS and DGPS corrections at the same time. Any elevation entered will be deleted.
• WAAS On/WAAS Off- To select a menu option: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired option and press ENTER.
) NOTE: If a DGPS receiver is attached to the unit and Garmin DGPS...
Owners Manual - Page 89
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79 Basic wiring is specific to the receiver.
To notify you may receive any DSC Distress Call within range can receive the call. Options available from another user's DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. 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...
Owners Manual - Page 97
... supports two input/output ports. the proprietary format used to choose from: Host, Request Almanac, Request Proximity, Request Routes, Request Tracks, Request Waypoints, Send Almanac, Send Proximity, Send Routes, Send Tracks and Send Waypoints. • NMEA In/NMEA Out - Port 2: • Garmin DGPS - If a DGPS receiver is used when connecting your GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder...
Owners Manual - Page 100
... to work. GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA version 2.3 compliant) Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE Garmin proprietary: PGRME,... Submenu)
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Advanced NMEA Output Setup
The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder NMEA data transmission can be on and off the GPS status (GSA. The Waypoint ID setting lets...
Owners Manual - Page 102
...GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder
The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder must be shaded by excessive heeling. Avoid mounting the antenna where it with harsh solvents.
Use appropriate tie-wraps, fasteners, and sealant to avoid shading, try using a 1" x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine.... To install the GPS antenna:
1. The Garmin antenna screws directly onto any bulkhead or deck....
Owners Manual - Page 105
... sentences- Appendix A
Wiring and Interfacing
You can download a copy of Garmin's proprietary communication protocol from NMEA at
www.garmin.com. The color code in 3.01. AGC/3AG - 5 Amp
(RX COM 1)
COM...GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRMB, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL and GPXTE. The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder also includes NMEA input with support for the WPL sentence and sonar NMEA input with software version ...
Owners Manual - Page 110
...is properly inserted. If the unit is still not recognized, contact the Garmin or your Garmin dealer for assistance. Data cards are installed in the case supplied with ... 3.
Press ENTER to acknowledge.
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Installing and Removing Data Cards
The GPSMAP 188/188C/238 Sounder uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to moisture or excessive static charges, and should...
Owners Manual - Page 116
... your dealer or Garmin Customer Service (pg. Deep Water Alarm- Check antenna connections or try moving to have the unit serviced.
You have the unit serviced. Basemap Failed Unit Needs Repair- Input DC voltage is too high for debris or boat speed is too low for the GPSMAP 188/238 (GPSMAP 188C 10.0 to have...
Owners Manual - Page 126
... FSTN LCD with adjustable backlighting (360 x 240 pixels 188C: 5.0" diagonal (12.7 cm) high-contrast, 16-color TFT display with adjustable backlighting (234 x 320 pixels)
Case:
Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 70°C)
Performance
Receiver:
Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver
Acquisition Times*
Warm: Approx. 15 seconds
Cold:
Approx...
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