Garmin GPSMAP 296 Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 296 Support Question
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Question posted by pawanmathur80 on February 20th, 2012
How To Connect Gpsmap 296 Pawer/ Data Cable To Serial Port
how to connect garmin data cable to derial port for use on aircraft. which colour code wire will be connected to which wifre while converting to power and serial port data cable
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Related Garmin GPSMAP 296 Manual Pages
FlightBook Quick Start Guide - Page 3
... a connection with the version on the upload button or click File, then Get from a hardcopy flight logbook. FlightBook also allows you create, review, manage, and save flight data from your GPS device. FlightBook's Menu and Toolbars operate like most Windows applications. Open the FlightBook program. 3. Thank you for using the USB or serial port cable...
Pilot's Guide - Page 3
... have a GSD 20 Sounder Module connected to you to read this package with the GPSMAP 296 in minor injury or property damage. The Main Menu section describes pages and features found in detail, the main pages and features of Aviation Mode, such as an overview of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping.
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
i The Basic...
Pilot's Guide - Page 6
... controls or obstruct the driver's view of the unit's controls while driving. This Notice is
blocked. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid for information on
the vehicle dash.
iv
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide When installing the GPSMAP 296 in a safe manner.
Do not enter destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged...
Pilot's Guide - Page 9
... collapses for replacement,
if necessary. This portable
GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is an all-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto
routing to
the Appendix, page 137, for instructions on page iv for optional data card
Serial number
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
1
Battery pack. External power connector under
weather cap
USB connector under...
Pilot's Guide - Page 11
... the brightness or down to continue. Turning On the GPSMAP 296
The first time you turn on the unit to start initialization, be sure you turn on your new GPSMAP 296, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. Battery time remaining and power source indicator
Warning Page
Backlight adjustment slider
Volume adjustment...
Pilot's Guide - Page 18
...eld, highlight the left-most current data. You also should update your GPSMAP 296.
The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC Interface Cable (with a Jeppesen® database, an Obstacle database, a Terrain database, a Voice Guidance database, and a basemap. GPSMAP 296 Databases Your GPSMAP 296 comes with a serial connector) is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the next line...
Pilot's Guide - Page 99
...
A non-emergency DSC Position Report allows mariners to transmit and receive location information. When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal, an alarm sounds and they can choose to create a waypoint or to "Connecting the Power and Data Cable" on the GPSMAP 296. When a DSC position is received, the mariner can store and quickly navigate to assist, or forward...
Pilot's Guide - Page 124
.../output format used when connecting your unit to open the Com 1 and Com 2 sub tab, press MENU twice to external devices. To open the Main Menu. This eliminates the need to enter the destination on the panel-mounted GPS receiver.
Highlight and select the Serial Data Format you want. Allows the GPSMAP 296 to a Garmin panel-mounted GPS receiver. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide...
Pilot's Guide - Page 127
... names or numbers, as well as turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN Proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/ Route (WPL, RTE).
Highlight the field below Serial Data Format. Press MENU to update. If too many NMEA sentences are going to interface the GPSMAP 296 with another piece of tabs along the top. 4. Press MENU...
Pilot's Guide - Page 131
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > USING THE SONAR PAGE
Gain-allows you to control the sensitivity of the unit's receiver, which colors are used to show sonar information. To see more weaker-signaled colors shown on the sonar screen. If there is too much detail or if the screen ...
Pilot's Guide - Page 133
... Sonar from the row of tabs along the top of tabs on the unit. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SETTING UP THE SONAR PAGE
Depth Number-select how efficient the...set up the Sonar Page. Since sound waves travel a wide variety of a keel. Full Range shows data using . This makes it is necessary to select the Water Type to ensure accurate readings on the left, ...
Pilot's Guide - Page 134
...the bottom of speed sensor cables.
126
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
If the boat is not moving or safely increase boat speed. If a GPS ground speed is not available, use the ROCKER to ensure ...a cruising speed. Note your speed, divide the distance by the time. Check connections of the screen. SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SETTING UP THE SONAR PAGE
Calibrating the Water Speed If you select...
Pilot's Guide - Page 141
... parts and optional accessories, contact your GPSMAP 296 using the bare wires.
Auto Navigation Kit-Provides the parts and map data to use ; GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PC Interface Cable-Connects the unit to a serial port on the front of the GPSMAP 296. Carrying Case-Protects the GPSMAP 296 when not in use the GPSMAP 296 in the U.S.A. MapSource Software CD...
Pilot's Guide - Page 142
Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 296 to the right indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a 3AG - 1.5 Amp fuse.
Ground Black
Alarm White
Voice (+) Brown
Data In 1 Yellow
Voice (-) Orange
Data Out 1 Blue
Data In 2 Green
Power Red
Data Out 2 Violet
Power/Data Connector on the GPSMAP 296 Unit
134
Data Out 1 Blue
Data In 2...
Pilot's Guide - Page 143
... Cable to connect to a USB data port or the optional PC Interface Cable to connect to a DB-9 serial communications port.
USB drivers are installed, your computer always detects your GPSMAP 296 when it is connected. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
135 USB connector
under weather cap
USB Data Port on your PC
Serial Communications Port
APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION
To connect your GPS...
Pilot's Guide - Page 153
... package is available to assist with your GPSMAP 296 to the PC's serial communications port. The following information is designed to operate on Windows®-compatible PCs and requires the included PC Interface Cable to create a new route with an airport (ASOS, ATIS, and AWOS).
You need to connect your flight record keeping. The update...
Pilot's Guide - Page 155
... fit in the active route. USB Connected-the USB cable was recently plugged in the Off Course Alarm. Water Speed Sensor is Not Working-the speed sensor is an internal problem with the unit. To record more track data can be stored. Contact Garmin Product Support to Night Mode GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
APPENDIX > MESSAGES
Track...
Pilot's Guide - Page 160
...
The GPSMAP 296 complies with the instructions.
These limits are more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Operation of the FCC interference limits for help. However, there is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Repairs should only be determined by an authorized Garmin...
Pilot's Guide - Page 161
...
INDEX
Charging 2, 4 Check Beacon Wiring 140 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 2 Cleaning 133 Clear Track Log 83 Clock Alarm 101 Coast Guard 144, 145 Color Mode 108 Communication Frequencies 19 Comm Usage Restrictions 16 Compass Page 50, 90, 108
Marine Mode 89-90 Options Menu 89 Connecting the Power Cable 2, 135 Contact Garmin 151 Course Deviation Indicator...
Pilot's Guide - Page 164
...81
R
Receiver Not Usable 5 Receiver Status 5 Receive Satellite ...138 Serial Communications Port 136 Serial Data Format 116 Serial Number ...Aviation Mode 36-38 Declutter 32 Terrain Warning 37
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide INDEX
Plan Route 43, 72 Point 102 Points of Interest 53 Points Tab 78 Pop-up Alerts 27 Position 139 Position Data Page
Aviation Mode 44 Position Mode 28 Position Report 144-145 Power...
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