GPS Tracker User Manual LICENSE AGREEMENT Magellan grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with MAGELLAN GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the normal operation of the equipment. You may make copies only for your own personal use and for use within your organization. The SOFTWARE is the property of MAGELLAN and/or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions; therefore, you must treat this SOFTWARE like any other copyright material. You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as expressly provided in this license. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by MAGELLAN and/or its suppliers. *** No part of this handbook may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use without the prior written permission of Magellan Systems Corporation. © 1998 by Magellan Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. MagellanTM and GPS TrackerTM are trademarks of Magellan Systems Corporation. 22-10335-001 GPS Tracker User Manual WARNINGS USE GOOD JUDGEMENT This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for navigating. USE CARE The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS. The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in accordance with the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. USE CAUTION Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry. When the accuracy warnings appear on the screen, use the data with extreme caution. USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty. Table of Contents Introduction ............................... 1 Packing List ............................................ 1 Features of Your GPS Tracker .................... 2 Conventions Used in the Manual ............... 2 Getting Started/Initialize ............ 3 GPS Tracker Description ........................... 3 Receiver Accuracy ................................... 3 GPS Tracker Receiver .............................. 4 Using the Keypad.................................... 5 Installing the Batteries .............................. 6 Using your GPS Tracker ........................... 7 Proper Handling - Signal Reception ........... 7 Clear View of the Sky ....................... 7 Holding the Receiver ......................... 8 First Time Use - Initializing the Receiver .......................................... 8 Turn the Receiver On ............................... 8 Input Location Information ........................ 9 Setting Local Time and Date ..................... 9 Selecting Primary Usage ........................ 10 Getting a Fixed Position ......................... 11 Saving Your Waypoint ........................... 11 Creating a GOTO ................................. 12 i Basic Operation ....................... 13 Power Up Sequence .............................. 13 Navigation Screens ............................... 13 Using the Status Screen .......................... 14 Selecting Temp Units and Calibration in your Status Screen ............................. 15 Using the Position Screen ....................... 16 Viewing Secondary Coordinate System from the Position Screen ......................... 16 Automatic Averaging in the Position Screen ................................................. 16 Using the NAV 1 Screen ........................ 17 Customizing the NAV 1 Screen ............... 18 Using the Compass Screen ..................... 19 Customizing the Compass Screen............ 20 Using the NAV 2 Screen ........................ 21 Customizing the NAV 2 Screen ............... 21 Using the Plot Screen ............................. 22 Selecting PAN-N-SCAN ......................... 23 Displaying Waypoint Information ............ 23 Setting Track History .............................. 24 Clearing the Track ................................. 24 Setting Up the Plotter ............................. 24 Setting Hide Data/Show Data ................ 26 Using the Road Screen ........................... 26 Setting Hide WPTS/Show WPTS ............. 27 Customizing the Road Screen ................. 27 Using the Speed Screen ......................... 28 Resetting the Odometer .......................... 28 Resetting the Trip Odometer.................... 29 ii Setting the Speed Average ..................... 29 Using the Time Screen ........................... 29 Selecting Time Format ............................ 30 Saving a Waypoint ............................... 30 Saving Your Position Fix with a Receiver-Generated Name ..................... 30 Saving Your Position Fix with a User-Created Name ............................... 31 Creating a Waypoint ............................. 31 Creating a GOTO ................................. 32 Working with Waypoints ......... 33 Editing a Waypoint ............................... 33 Editing a Selected Waypoint .................. 33 Editing Waypoint Fields .................. 33 Creating/Editing/Deleting a Message in a Waypoint .................. 34 Saving Changes to the Selected Waypoint ...................................... 34 Projecting a Waypoint ........................... 35 Sorting a Waypoint ............................... 36 Deleting a Waypoint ............................. 36 Working with Routes ............... 37 Creating/Clearing a GOTO ................... 37 Creating a Man Over Board Route .......... 38 Creating a Backtrack Route .................... 38 Creating a Multi-Leg Route ..................... 39 Viewing/Editing a Route ........................ 40 Inserting a Leg ............................... 40 iii Changing a Waypoint in a Route ..... 40 Adding a Waypoint at the End of a Route ......................................... 41 Deleting a Waypoint in a Route ........ 41 Saving a Route ............................... 42 Activating/Deactivating a Route.............. 42 Reversing a Route.................................. 43 Using Plot View in a Route...................... 43 Deleting a Route ................................... 43 Working with Map `N Track ................... 44 Auxiliary Functions .................. 45 Working with Sun/Moon and Fish/Hunt .. 45 Selecting the Simulate Mode................... 46 Selecting Contrast ................................. 47 Selecting Alarm/Message ...................... 47 Accessing the Alarm/Message Menu ...... 47 Selecting Anchor Alarm ......................... 48 Selecting Arrival Alarm .......................... 48 Selecting XTE Alarm .............................. 49 Selecting Proximity Alarm ....................... 49 Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu .............. 50 Selecting Alarm Defaults ........................ 51 Clearing Alarm Messages ...................... 51 Customizing (Setup) ................. 53 Selecting Setup ..................................... 53 Initializing ............................................ 53 Disabling NAV Screens .......................... 54 Selecting a Coordinate System ............... 54 iv Selecting Map Datum ............................ 55 Selecting Elevation Mode ....................... 55 Selecting Time Format ............................ 56 Selecting NAV Units .............................. 57 Selecting North Reference ...................... 57 Selecting Light Timer .............................. 58 Selecting the Beeper .............................. 58 Selecting Personalize ............................. 59 Selecting Clear Memory ........................ 59 Selecting NMEA ................................... 60 Selecting Baud Rate............................... 60 Troubleshooting ....................... 61 Commonly Asked Questions ................... 62 Contacting Magellan ............................. 63 NMEA Data Messages .............. 64 Available Datums .................... 70 Specifications ........................... 71 Coordinate Systems ................. 72 What is GPS? ........................... 74 What is GPS? ....................................... 74 How Does GPS Work? ........................... 74 Accuracy ............................................. 75 DGPS .................................................. 75 More Information on GPS ....................... 75 v Accessories .............................. 77 Antenna Removal .................... 78 Glossary .................................. 79 Index....................................... 83 vi Introduction 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the GPS Tracker. Since introducing the world's very first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989, Magellan has led the way with innovative GPS products to meet a wide range of positioning and navigation needs. The GPS Tracker is a portable GPS receiver with a high-resolution, large display. With a powerful 12-channel receiver and detachable signal-sensitive antenna, this pocket sized unit provides signal reception for sure tracking. Designed with both the Outdoor and Marine enthusiasts in mind, the GPS Tracker is ideal for hiking, mapping fishing hotspots, marking trails or charting courses over bodies of water or land. To help you get started using your new Magellan GPS Tracker, read the sections titled Getting Started and Basic Operation. These two sections will have you recording waypoints and navigating in no time. The remainder of this manual gives you detailed information about all the features and functions of your GPS Tracker. Packing List Before you begin, make sure that your package includes the items listed on the box. If any of these items are missing, please contact your local Magellan dealer or distributor. Magellan GPS Tracker 1 Features of Your GPS Tracker · Powerful 12-channel receiver. · Large ultra-sharp display. · Detachable super sensitive antenna for superior tracking. · Industry record - 30 hours of continuous battery life. · Backlit display. · Rugged, durable and waterproof. Conventions Used in this Manual The Basic Operaton section of this manual is designed to assist you in the use of your GPS Tracker. Each topic in the reference section includes a brief description of the activity chosen and a detailed description with sample screens of how to perform the activity. As you become more familiar with your receiver, you will be able to use the pictorial view of the keys as a "quick reference" to perform the desired activity. Also in the Basic Operation section are alerts to inform you of some cautions and notes that will assist you in using your GPS Tracker. 2 Magellan GPS Tracker Getting Started/Initialize 2 This section shows you how to begin using your GPS Tracker for the first time. After a brief description of the receiver, it discusses: · Installing batteries. · First time use, initializing the receiver. · Usage. GPS Tracker Description The GPS Tracker has a large, high-resolution display, a detachable antenna for exceptional tracking and stores up to 500 waypoints. Using four AA batteries, the GPS Tracker will operate continuously for up to 30 hours and the internal lithium back-up battery will keep the receiver's memory active for up to 10 years. Receiver Accuracy The satellite constellation that provides the GPS information your receiver uses is maintained by the Department of Defense (DoD). GPS positioning, for general use, provides 25 meter RMS accuracy or better. Since the signals generated by these satellites are publicly accessible, the DoD has introduced errors into the satellite signals for security reasons. These errors are referred to as Selective Availability (SA). At present, your GPS position will be accurate within 100 meters horizontally and 150 meters vertically. Due to the errors introduced by SA, it is possible to get readings outside of these values at times. Magellan GPS Tracker 3 GPS Tracker Receiver Detachable Quadrifilar Antenna Display ENTER key GOTO key MENU key QUIT key POWER key NAV key ARROW PAD MARK key LIGHT key Water Seal Battery Caps 4 Magellan GPS Tracker Using the Keypad LIGHT - Turns back light off and on and offers two levels of brightness adjustable with consecutive presses of the light key. PWR PWR - Turns the receiver on and off. ENTER - Selects menu items, confirms changes and initiates certain functions. QUIT - Cancels the operation of the last key pressed. ARROW PAD - Scrolls through screens, menus and enters alphanumeric information. Up/Down Arrows scroll through the alphanumeric characters. Right/ ...