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Garmin GPSMAP 176C GPS Receiver User Manual

1. S 22 29 Map Page Overview amp Data Window 0 0c eee eee 22 Map Modes Position Mode Cursor Mode sacecsunceanteadeenet PERI 2 Dn mec OE us e ae eee ee Suede dam BRUM 24 Selecting Map Scales Wer Zoom NOMAD retire aei tus dad ath acci deer m ne bar 25 Map ate DUOBUS oo odaque ditate dene U DP pad des ud Cone duiurdes 26 Map Coniraya ea Fi nee iere qure deese uae pn dde qui 21 28 melon Ma 28 Map Display amp Data Fields cie qd ed 00193 d deir ete sodden heavens 29 Section 4 Navigation PATE 4 5 ieisvured cov bev a 30 32 Navigation Page Overview sisse 30 Highway Scale amp Navigation Page Options 005 31 32 Section 5 Main Ment Page sooni evo envi bes e bAeo 2o PUE Ebs o Mela Use 33 Main Menu Page Overview ssiscirsceererriosieereiericbiens eia 33 SECHON 0 VW Fu M HM 34 42 Creating Waypoints amp Using the Mark Key 0 2005 34 35 Creating Waypoints On Map amp By Text 0 0 eee eee 36 Rereretice M aO HO erpe TIPP PESSeqduEDR EE eases 37 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints by Text 0055 38 Waypoint Definition Page Options nuanua aaaea 30 Waypoint Submenus amp Nearest Waypoints 0 000000 40 Poxa VAVBOIDIS suoxe cer area bee kee retener p 41 Create Waypoint amp Waypoint List iesu eos p Robe Sene nota 42 Section 7 GOTO MOB TracBack Functions eee 43
2. The Satellite Page is one of four main pages used in the GPSMAP 2305 system All four pages are linked together in a simple chain which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction using the EB and ET keys To continue the tour lets move on to the next page the Position Page To scroll to the next page in sequence 1 Press the EE key The GPSMAP 2305 Position Page shows where you are what direction you re heading and how fast you re going The compass tape at the top of the page indi cates the direction you re moving The four user selectable data fields below the compass tape show your current course and speed over ground along with a resettable trip odometer and altitude display Your current latitude and longitude along with a 12 24 hour clock appear at the bottom of the page Now that you ve seen how the Satellite and Position Pages can be used to moni tor satellite acquisition and your present position lets take a minute to learn how to mark and store our present position as a waypoint Since we re in simulator mode the present position displayed will be the last position calculated by the receiver which should be the spot where you ve initialized the unit This will also give you an opportunity to see how the GPSMAP 2305 keypad and key are used for data entry GETTING STARTED Page Sequence amp Position Page i Graphic Data Fields POSITION N 35 06 631 Position WO76 24 497 Coordi
3. eene vii x CGT SEIELOU oracio ie ic Uie qtti EDU eed 1 16 Integer the ReGPlVBI iussus dap edadetecntet epi hir oomage PARERE Sn 1 2 Turning the Unit On amp Screen Contrast a ciae es ree Er 2 Satellite Page Intro amp Position Page Intro see so seie par gan aanrand i 4 5 Marking Your Present Position 00 00 esses 6 Map Page ISO SHOR ncacaeee pranti P2259 dura reno TS qe FREE 7 NT tie eco io aan ban oe dae oe pag eee oe ae end Gan Pa eee Gee 8 Going to a Destination amp Activating a Route cssc cnm 9 Navigation Simulator amp Map Scale Intro 000000 e eee 10 Using the Cursor to Pan and Mark Waypoints 10 11 Navigation Fate INO fuga nies pn dort entender KON eam dere 12 Changing Simulated Speed amp Direction and Highway Scales Data Fields 13 Active Route Page amp Deactivating a Route 0 00 00 eee l4 Main Menu Intro amp Deleting the Track Log 005 15 Torning the WMI i Em 16 Section 1 GPSMAP Status Page assisissssssvsessvesvessseusaveinessassaesseveswussdssestnssensses 17 19 Satelite Page OVE M 17 SACS AWG ET 18 Satellite Page Options 19 Section 2 Position Mcr 9 20 21 Position Page SOVETUMGUE o eu entraba diet PED Baretue ot aer ddp gant 4s 20 Position Pape DUO cus sisene sea a ed ra PE Eu Vra ba tt E a 2l GETTING STARTED Table of Contents VII vill GETTING STARTED Table Of Contents aute dv o
4. leg selected or the cumulative values for the entire route The route planning mode will also let you plan cumulative totals for multiple route legs by using the Hold EX T First Waypoint selection from the options window B oci DuC a en the All option from the leg field To plan multiple route legs 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 above to select the last route leg you want to plan For example select leg 03 if you want to plan cumulative totals for the first three legs of the route without including the rest of the route 2 Enter the speed fuel and date time values as described in steps 7 9 above 3 Press the E key to display the options page 4 Select the Hold First Waypoint option and press Ea The cumulative totals from the first route waypoint to the end of the selective leg will appear at the bottom of the page i 57 B To plan cumulative totals through a particular leg select the Hold First Waypoint option from the Trip and Fuel Planning options page Then enter the last leg you want to plan in the leg field 00 OEGTION E SYSTEM SETUP OPERATION MODE Normal TIME OFFSET LOCAL UTC 00 00 Local 24hr DATE O6 MAY 39 TIME 16 08 00 TONE SELECTION MSG and Key DISPLAY CONTRAST BACKLIGHT LANGUAGE No Timeout English B SETUP MENUS Sunrise Sunset Planning amp System Setup SYSTEM SETUP OPERATION MODE Normal TIME OFFSET LOcAaAL UTC Go0 00 Loca
5. MAP waypoint with point named MAP will be created Keep in mind the navaid symbol and text as the default icon and waypoint comment Press to that the MAP waypoint will be overwritten for each save the waypoint and begin navigation MAP GOTO This allows you to navigate to on 4 To select a cursor position as your destination move the arrow cursor to the desired screen navaids without permanently storing the position and press Egy The GOTO NEW WAYPOINT page will appear and display the navaid as a waypoint If you want to save the MAP position as the MAP waypoint Press E to save the waypoint and begin navigation ul waypoint rename it following the steps on page 39 43 GOTO Key Options SECTION GOTO MOB The GOTO options page provides a list of additional GOTO options that let l you start a TracBack route select a destination waypoint from the nearest way GOTO Options oints list select a route to navigate or cancel the current GOTO destination p 5 To display the GOTO options 1 Press CEA To select a menu option ECE 3 00 1 Highlight the desired option and press E3 NEAREST WAYPOINTS dnk B 005 ZEE The following options are available Start TracBack uu ABI US T Start TracBack allows you to create and start navigation of a TracBack route spisso Wpts EE back to the oldest track log point in memory see pages 45 46 for more on using elect houTe A Cancel Go To RAMP the TracBack function Re
6. Press MENU twice to display main menu page Activates highlighted fields and confirms menu options and data entry Returns display to a previous page or restores a data field s previous value Decreases the scale of the moving map and highway pages Increases the scale of the moving map and highway pages Controls the movement of the cursor and is used to select options and positions and to enter data Marks your present GPS position and instantly sets a return course while providing steering guidance Initializing the Receiver The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 220 is an important step in get ting the best possible GPS performance The receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position To ensure proper initializa tion the GPSMAP 230 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode which will allow the receiver to find itself anywhere in the world To speed up the initializa tion process we recommend using the graphic initialization process described below which will usually provide a position fix in about a minute Before you initialize make sure the GPSMAP unit and antenna have been correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in Appendix A To turn the GPSMAP 230 on 1 Press and hold the key until the power tone sounds The welcome page will appear while the unit conducts a self test Once the internal test is complete the
7. Sweden Santo Dos Espirito Santo Sao Braz Sao Miguel Santa Maria Islands Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Namibia S American 69 Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Venezuela Trin Tobago South Asia Singapore Southeast Base Porto Santo and Madiera Islands Southwest Base Faial Graciosa Pico Sao Jorge and Terceira Islands Timbalai 1948 Brunei and E Malaysia Sarawak and Sabah Tokyo Japan Korea Okinawa Tristan Astro 1968 Tristan da Cunha Viti Levu 1916 Viti Levu Fiji Islands Wake Eniwetok Marshall World Geodetic System 72 World Geodetic System 84 Zanderij Surinam Almanac Data The satellite constellation information including location and health of satellites that is transmitted to your receiver from every GPS satellite Almanac data must SECTION be acquired before GPS navigation can begin APPENDIX Bearing BRG The compass direction from your position to a destination Glossary F Course Over Ground COG Direction of movement relative to a ground position Crosstrack Error XTK The distance you are off a desired course in either direction Desired Track DTK The compass course between the from and to waypoints Differential GPS DGPS An extension of the GPS system that uses land based radio beacons to transmit position corrections to GPS receivers Estimated Time of Arrival ETA The time of day of your a
8. upon your current speed and course over ground On An arrival alarm will sound at the alarm distance specified in the distance field for the destination waypoint the On setting will only provide an arrival B The On setting of the arrival alarm will cause alarm for the final destination waypoint of the active route the alarm to sound only for the final destination P Crosstrack Alarm provides an alarm for crosstrack error XTK when your vessel waypoint of a route at the distance specified is off course by more than a specified distance up to 99 99 units e Anchor Drag Alarm lets you specify an alarm to sound when you ve exceeded a specified drift distance up to 9999 units Whenever the anchor alarm is trig 62 U gered an anchor icon will appear in the status bar Input Output Submenu OLGTION The Input Output submenu lets you control interface settings for connecting SETUP MENUS external NMEA devices a DGPS receiver or a personal computer The 9 Input Output Format field at the top of the page lets you specify one of seven Input amp Output Setup interface formats Data Transfer is a proprietary interface that allows you to exchange data such as way points routes and track logs between GPSMAP units or a GARMIN PC kit No In NMEA Out provides navigation information to a compatible NMEA device such as an autopilot or radar NMEA 0180 0182 0183 v 1 5 and 0183 v 2 0 output options
9. Select the desired option and press E3 E 2 Fields amp Compass H 00 Ses i Ground 2 Fields amp CDI COG Course Over Ground Change Data Fields allows you to specify the data displayed in each data field Ja lus amp Compass ETA Hst Time of Arrival used on the map display The following options are available Nas vac el e BRG bearing to active wpt e DIS distance to active wpt i me Waypoint SOG speed over ground COG course over ground ETE estimated time enroute ETA estimated time of arrival e XTK crosstrack error VMG velocity made good A TRN turn angle to wpt e WPT active wpt name To change a data field A The map page can be configured to display a vari uu ety of navigation data 1 Highlight the Change Data Fields option and press EZ 2 Move the field highlight to the desired field and press ES B Each data field can be set to display one of ten data 3 Select a data field option and press EB d Restore Defaults resets all map page options except map configuration options see pages 27 28 to the factory settings Setup Simulator allows you to define speed course and position values while in simulator mode See the Getting Started Tour for more on using simulator mode SECON AUIGATION PAGE Overview The Navigation Page can be configured to show the active waypoint all route waypoints and or nearby waypoints on the graphic highway 30 GPSMAP 230 Navigation Page BRG DI
10. Sunrise and sunset information is also provided Two planning modes are available point to point and route planning To use the point to point planning mode 1 Highlight the Trip amp Fuel Planning option from the Main Menu Page and press EB 2 If the plan field is not set to Point To Point press the B key and select it from the options page 3 Highlight the first waypoint field and press ES Press the left arrow key to clear the field and use the keypad to enter the name of the starting waypoint You may leave the waypoint field blank to use your present position or press the EJ key to select the waypoint from the nearest list the waypoint list or the map display Press to con firm the waypoint 4 Move the field highlight to the second waypoint field and follow the steps above to select the destination waypoint 5 Enter a speed for your trip in the speed field or press GE to select your current SOG for the speed value 6 Enter an hourly fuel flow if desired in the fuel field and press B 7 Enter the date and time of your departure the default date and time will be the current date and time in UTC or local time whichever you have selected and press Gz The bottom of the page will now display the desired track and distance between the two points the estimated time enroute and fuel required the date and time of your arrival and the sunrise and sunset times at the destination for the date of arrival
11. The Navigation Page provides graphic steering guidance to your destination The bearing BRG and distance DIS to the destination with your current course COG and speed over ground SOG are displayed at the top of the page along with a graphic compass to indicate your cardinal heading The esti mated time enroute ETE and velocity made good VMG or the rate you are closing in on your destination are displayed at the bottom of the page As you head toward the destination the middle section of the page gives you visual guidance to your waypoint on a graphic highway which displays the route and nearby waypoints on screen The moving arrow below the highway always points to the destination waypoint relative to the direction you re moving The line down the center of the highway represents your desired track while the bottom of the page provides a graphic indication of your crosstrack error the distance and direction you are off course according to the scale at the bottom right of the page Whenever the GPSMAP 230 is in simulator mode you can adjust your speed and course from the Navigation Page using the keypad As you head toward each waypoint in the tour route try adjusting your boat speed and course to get a feel for how the highway works To adjust the simulated boat speed 1 Press the UP arrow of the keypad to increase the speed in 5 knot kph mph incre ments Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the speed in the same increment
12. The route planning mode lets you calculate the same planning information for any route stored in memory in leg or cumulative leg or route totals SETUP MENUS SECTION To use the route planning mode Route amp 1 Highlight the Trip amp Fuel Planning option from the Main Menu and press EB Trip Planning 2 If the plan field is not set to Route press G amp B and select it from the options page 3 Highlight the route number field and press B 4 Use the keypad to select the route you want to plan and press Gay 5 Highlight the leg field and press EB TRIP amp FUEL PLANNING TRIP amp FUEL PLANNING 6 To plan the cumulative totals for the all route legs select the ALL option or use the saree eae rca t t keypad to select a specific route leg to plan Press E3 to confirm j SPEED 17 0 SPEED 23 0 7 Enter a speed for your trip or press EE to select your current SOG for the speed value si ad m T4 8 Enter an hourly fuel flow if desired in the fuel field and press E eared EN Un E E 9 Enter the date and time of your departure the default date and time will be the current EE BEN 141 EN 444 HH 33 date and time in UTC or local time whichever you have selected and press EA Dis 47 59 ETE 02 49 Dis 417 95 ETE 00 47 ETA 00 34 RISE 11 26 ETA 22 46 RISE 11 43 The bottom of the page will now display the planning information for the route Hmead o Rara EM 15 a 0055 SIM id SIM 1 1
13. You should check other navigational sources to verify the position indicated Max Calibration Is 5000mt 16 400 ft You have exceeded the maximum possible map calibration Memory Battery Power is Low The internal battery that stores waypoints routes and track plots needs to be replaced Take your unit to an authorized GARMIN service center for installa tion of a new battery Need Altitude Your GPSMAP system needs the altitude to maintain a position fix due to poor satellite coverage Enter your approximate altitude on the initialize position page Need to Select Init Method The GPSMAP 230 needs to be initialized to your present posi tion See pages 1 2 for complete instructions on initialization No Differential GPS Position Not enough data is being received to compute a DGPS position Oscillator Needs Adjustment The GPSMAP 230 has detected excessive drift in its internal oscillator which may result in longer acquisition times Take the unit to an authorized GARMIN service center for adjustment Poor GPS Coverage The GPSMAP 230 cannot acquire the necessary number of satellites to compute a position Power Down and Re init The GPSMAP 230 cannot calculate a position due to abnormal satellite conditions Power down and verify the last position shown by other means Proximity Alarm You have entered the alarm radius for the proximity way point indicated Proximity List Full You have used all nine proximity wayp
14. distance and ETE to the MOB position based on your present speed and course To stop navigation to the MOB position 1 Press the key followed by CE to display the GOTO options page 2 Select the Cancel GOTO option and press EB TracBack Navigation The third method of navigating to a destination is by using the GPSMAP 2305 TracBack feature The TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receivers memory which will eliminate the need to store waypoints along the way TracBack routes are created by reduc ing your track log into a route of up to 30 waypoints and activating an inverted route along those points Once activated a TracBack route will lead you back to the oldest track log point stored in memory so its good idea to clear the existing track log at the start of your current trip e g your dock before you get started To clear the track log and define a starting point for a TracBack route 1 Press the EB key twice to display the Main Menu Page 2 Highlight the Track option and press EB 3 Select the Delete Track option and press B 4 Highlight the Yes field and press Ez GOTO MOB SENON MOB amp TracBack Navigation RECORD MODE INTERVAL Wrap Resolution MANOVERBOARD 4 Store and begin navigation to TOTAL MEMORY USED 5 59 MOB waypoint INTERVAL VALUE 82 Are You Sure Delete Track NO Start TracBack A The GP
15. 159 se 5 0 cos 162 soe 5 0 A Whenever the selected map scale exceeds the reso lution of the chart by up to two settings an Ovr Zm warning will appear in the scale field B Whenever the selected map scale exceeds the reso lution of the chart by more than two settings a No Map warning will appear in the scale field 25 Map Page Options SECTION MAP PAGE The GPSMAP 230 Map Page is designed to be a flexible tool that can be cus tom tailored to your exact navigation needs The map options page provides 3 Map Page Options access to many of the features and functions that will help you configure the Map i Page to your own preferences To display the Map Page options 1 Press GES To select a menu option OPTIONS 1 Highlight the desired option and press EB iilos mitia 08 The following options are available i e e atin i e Maximize Normal Map allows you to select between a full screen map display dues NS Peer or the default map display with data window estore Defaults Setup Simulator Press MENU to see the Main Menu page Map Outlines Off On allows you to specify whether coverage outlines for G chart cartography are displayed or not The default setting is on Measure BRG DIS allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display A The map options page provides access to all map configuration page display and data field options T
16. DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU To obtain warranty service call the GARMIN Customer Service department 913 397 8200 for a returned merchandise tracking number The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WAR RANTY Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation sys tems available The GARMIN GPSMAP 230 combines the proven performance of GARMIN GPS with powerful G Chart electronic charting for detailed cartography and plotting wherever you cruise To get the most out of your new navigation system take the time to go through this operators manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit This man ual is broken down into two sections for your convenience Getting Started introduces you to the GPSMAP 230 and provides a tutorial that will help you become more familiar with the unit This part will provide you with a basic working knowledge necessary to u
17. OEGTION j D 16 APPENDIS Map Datums NAD27 Greenland NAD27 Mexico NAD27 San Salvadr NAD83 Nahrwn Masirah IInd Nahrwn Saudi Arbia Nahrwn United Arab Naparima BWI Obsrvtorio 66 Old Egyptian Old Hawaiian Oman Ord Srvy Grt Britn Pico De Las Nieves Potsdam Pitcairn Astro 67 Prov So Amricn 56 Prov So Chilean 63 Puerto Rico Qatar National Qornoq North American 1927 Greenland Hayes Peninsula N American 1927 Mexico North American 1927 San Salvador Island North American 1983 Alaska Canada Central America CONUS Mexico Nahrwn Masirah Island Oman Nahrwn Saudi Arabia Nahrwn United Arab Emirates Naparima BWI Trinidad and Tobago Observatorio 1966 Corvo and Flores Islands Azores Old Egyptian Egypt Old Hawaiian Mean Value Oman Oman Old Survey Grt Britn England Isle of Man Scotland Shetland Isl Wales Canary Islands Germany Pitcairn Astro 67 Pitcairn Prov So Amricn 56 Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Peru Venezuela So Chilean 63 S Chile Puerto Rico amp Virgin Isl Qatar National Qatar Qornoq South Greenland Reunion Rome 1940 RT 90 Santo Dos ao Braz Sapper Hill 43 Schwarzeck South American 69 South Asia Southeast Base Southwest Base Timbalai 1948 Tokyo Tristan Astro 68 Viti Levu 1916 Wake Eniwetok WGS 72 WGS 84 Zanderij Reunion Mascarene Island Rome 1940 Sardinia Isl
18. Position Page Graphic Compass Tape puts k p Fields 70 9 1103 N 35 06 631 Position WO76 24 497 Coordinates Time TE mos 23 18 38 Status Bar The GPSMAP 230 Position Page shows you where you are what direction you are heading and how fast you are going The top of the page features a graphic compass tape to indicate the direction you re heading while you re moving and four user selectable data fields course over ground COG speed over ground SOG distance traveled TRP and altitude ALT The bottom half of the page displays your present positions coordinates along with the time of day as calcu lated using GPS satellites The status bar at the bottom of the page indicates posi tion fix status and is described in detail on page 18 The units of measure for speed distance position and altitude are all user selectable through the navigation setup option on the Main Menu Page The time of day shown in UTC Universal Time Coordinated or Greenwich Mean Time may be set to display in a 12 or 24 hour time format with a local offset through the system setup option on the Main Menu Page Position Page Options The GPSMAP 2305 Position Page features a context sensitive options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the Position Page To display the Position Page options 1 Press CD To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press EB The following options ar
19. Status A Select the desired format from the NMEA field The baud rate will automatically be set to the appropriate speed B After entering a DGPS frequency set the bit rate to the speed indicated on the USCG station chart DGPS coverage frequencies and bit rates are available from the Coast Guard s automated FAX service 703 313 5920 Using NMEA amp DGPS Interface Settings If you are using an NMEA interface format the NMEA format must be specified in the NMEA format field that will automatically appear when an NMEA option is selected The appropriate baud rate will be set automatically To select an NMEA format 1 Select a NMEA IN OUT format from the options page 2 Highlight the NMEA Format field and press Ga 3 Select a NMEA sentence format and press EA 4 The baud rate will automatically be set to the appropriate speed If you have selected an NMEA IN OUT setting you must use the same NMEA format for both the input and out put device Tuning DGPS Stations If the I O Format is set to accept RTCM input NMEA Output for connecting a differential ready GPS beacon receiver you will need to tune a frequency in the tuning field and select a bit rate The default frequency will be 304 0 kHz with a bit rate of 100 bps or the last DGPS frequency bit rate selected To tune a DGPS frequency 1 Select the RTCM In NMEA Out format from the options page 2 Highlight the beacon receiver frequency field and press EA 3
20. distance and bearing from your present position to the cursor will be displayed in the data window along with the cursors position coordinates Keep in mind that when the cursor is stationary the distance and bearing from your present position will change as your boat moves The cursor may also be used to snap to on screen waypoints and navaids allowing you to review a selected position directly from the map display To select an on screen waypoint or navaid with the cursor 1 Use the keypad to move the cursor to the desired waypoint or navaid if there are several waypoints grouped closely together zoom in closer for a better view 2 When a waypoint or navaid is selected it will become highlighted on screen with the name and position displayed To eliminate the cursor and re center your position on screen 1 Press the key The cursor may also be used to create new waypoints directly from the map To create a waypoint with the cursor 1 Use the keypad to move the cursor to the desired map position 2 Press EB 3 Press to confirm the new waypoint Selecting Map Scales The map display has 16 available range scales from 1 8th to 4096 n m 1 4 to 7500km The map scale is controlled by the EB and keys with the current scale displayed at the bottom of the data window To select a map scale 1 Press the up EG key to zoom out and the down EB key to zoom in The GPSMAP 2305 system has a built in worldwide databa
21. ecu are available See Appendix B for additional NMEA sentence information Data Transfer i deis TRANSFER MODE No In No Out provides no interfacing capabilities RTCM In NMEA Out allows DGPS beacon receiver input and also provides selectable NMEA output RTCM In No Out allows DGPS beacon receiver input with no output capabilities NMEA In No Out allows input from a NMEA compatible external device such as a Request Waypoints YeomanO Plotter with no output capabilities NMEA In NMEA Out provides the same input capabilities as NMEA IN with selectable NMEA output A The data transfer options allow you to send or receive almanac data proximity waypoints routes trach log data and waypoints to another GARMIN GPS or PC Kit When the Data Transfer option is selected you ll need to specify what informa tion to request or send to the remote unit through the Transfer Mode field The slave setting lets you control all data transfer from the external GPS receiver or PC while the other settings request or send specific data from the primary unit B The NMEA In setting allows you to accept NMEA data from a Yeoman plotter or other compatible device 64 SECON SETUP MENUS j 9 NMEA amp DGPS Setup INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT QUTPUT FORMAT INPUT OUTPUT FORMAT NMEA In No Out RTCM In NMEA Out NMEA FORMAT NMEA FORMAT NMEA 0180 NMEA 0182 NMEA 0183 V1 5 NMEA 0183 V2 0 100 bps STATUS No
22. go ahead and deactivate the active route To deactivate the active route and stop navigation 1 Press the GB key 2 Highlight the Deactivate Route option 3 Press to confirm To reset the boat speed to zero 1 Press the E key 2 Highlight the Setup Simulator option 3 Press GG 4 Press to access the SOG field 5 Press the LEFT arrow of the keypad to clear the speed entry 6 Press EB As you ve seen the GPSMAP 2305 main pages provide vital status position navigation and map information The last page well cover in the tour is the main menu page which provides access to the GPSMAP 2305 waypoint route and planning functions as well as various operational and navigation setup features The Main Menu is available from any page and is accessed through the E key To access the Main Menu Page 1 Press the E key twice The Main Menu Pages 11 submenus are divided into categories by function You can select a particular submenu by simply highlighting the desired option and pressing E83 To get a feel for how the Main Menu Page works lets clear out the track log we ve created during our simulated tour This will ensure that you have a clean slate once you start navigating in your home waters To select the track submenu 1 Highlight the Track menu option and press Gey The track log page allows you to specify whether to record a track plot and define how it is recorded It also provides both an indicato
23. ll need the appropriate fasteners for your installation and a 1 x 14 thread marine antenna mount available at most marine dealers Mounting the GPS antenna The antenna should be mounted in a location that has a clear unobstructed view of the sky in all directions to ensure the best reception Avoid mounting the antenna where it will be shaded by the boats superstructure a radome antenna or mast Sailboat users should avoid mounting the antenna high on the mast to pre vent inaccurate speed readings caused by excessive heeling Most marine VHF and loran antennas will not seriously degrade the GPS antennas reception Never paint the antenna or clean it with harsh solvents The GARMIN antenna screws directly onto any standard 1 x 14 thread antenna mount If you need to raise the antenna to avoid shading try using a 1 x 14 thread extension mast available at most marine dealers To install the GPS antenna 1 Screw the antenna directly onto the 1 x 14 thread mount 2 Route the cable to the mounting location of the display unit Use the appropriate tie wraps escutcheon plates and sealant to secure the cable along the route and through any bulkhead or deck 3 Once the GPSMAP unit has been installed connect the cable to the antenna connector on the back of the display unit Make sure that you turn the antenna connector locking ring 1 4 turn clockwise to lock the cable into place APPENDIX ni Installation It is possible to
24. page options to the factory settings highway highlight the desired setting and press Setup Simulator allows you to define speed course and position values while EDIT ENTER in simulator mode See pages 4 16 for more details on using simulator mode Auto COG allows you to reset automatic steering while simulating navigation 32 and cancel any course adjustments made with the keypad Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 2305 Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint sys tem navigation and interface management and setup menus The Main Menu Page is available from any page in the GPSMAP 2305 system and is accessed through the GEM key MAIN MENU Proximity Waypoints Create Waypoint Waypoints Routes Track Trip amp Fuel Planning System Setup Navigation Setup Timers amp Alarms Input Output SIM To access the Main Menu Page 1 Press GEM twice The 11 submenus are divided into categories by function To select a submenu from the Main Menu Page 1 Highlight the submenu you want to view and press Gay For specific instructions on using a submenu see the waypoints route or setup sections of this manual MAIN MENU PAGE D Overview MAIN MENU Nearest Waypoints Proximity Waypoints Create Waypoint Waypoints Routes Track Trip amp Fuel Planning System Setup Navigation Setup Timers amp Alarms Input Output SECTION MAIN MENU Nearest Waypoints Proximity Waypoints Create Waypoin
25. position The bearing distance and position will be indicated in the data window 3 Press to confirm the calibration offset The next option available from the map configuration page is the set map colors option which allows you to define the fill color grayscale of the land and water used on the map display Three options are available no color no fills for land or water gray land white water the default setting and white land gray water To select a map colors option 1 Select the Set Map Colors option and press EB 2 Highlight the desired map color option and press 3 The map configuration options page also features a restore defaults function that can be used to quickly restore all map configuration options to the factory settings To restore the map configuration options to the factory defaults 1 Highlight the Restore Defaults settings and press EB Setup Page Display allows you to specify the number of fields displayed in the data window section of the map page A graphic compass tape or CDI scale may m AP PA GE SECTION also be displayed The following options are available e 2 Fields 2 Fields amp Compass Page WAS lay e 2 Fields amp CDI 4 Fields amp Data Fields 4 Fields amp Compass 4 Fields amp CDI 6 Fields 6 Fields amp Compass 6 Fields amp CDI 8 Fields To select a page display option 1 Highlight the Setup Page Display option and press EB p me 2
26. signal strength bars will appear B Once the receiver has found the satellite s indicated a hollow signal strength bar will appear After satel lite data has been collected the signal strength bars will become solid Receiver Status EPE amp DOP SECTION SATELLITE PAGE Receiver status is indicated at the top of the page with the current estimated position error EPE and dilution of precision DOP to the left of the sky view Receiver Status DOP is an indication of satellite geometry quality measured on a scale of one to I ten lowest numbers the best highest numbers the poorest EPE uses DOP and other factors to calculate a horizontal position error in feet or meters The status field will show one of the following conditions Searching the Sky the receiver is looking for any satellites Simulating Navigation e AutoLocate the receiver is is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been col lected This process can take up to five minutes Simulating Navigation Acquiring Satellites the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized position but has not collected enough data to calculate fix 2D Navigation at least three satellites with good geometry have been acquired and a 2 dimensional position fix latitude and longitude is being calculated 2D Differential Navigation will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 0207 1
27. that it will be a useful tool for you wherever you travel Satellite Page Status Field 3D Navigation Satellite Shy View Horizontal Accuracy Dilution of Precision Signal Strength Indicators Status Bar The GPSMAP 230 Satellite Page provides a visual reference of various receiver functions including current satellite coverage receiver operating mode and cur rent receiver accuracy The status information will give you an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satel lites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked The sig nal strength is shown on a bar graph for each satellite with the satellite number below When a satellite is visible but not being tracked the strength bar will not be shown and the sky view indicator will not be highlighted The sky view shows a birds eye view of the position of each satellite relative to the receivers last known position The outer circle represents the horizon track up the inner circle is 45 above the horizon and the center point is a position directly overhead Use the sky view to determine if there are obstructions shading your reception of GPS signals SECTION OATELLITE PAGE Overview Acquiring Satellites Acquiring Satellites 02031516181927 282931 02031516181927282931 SSS A Whenever the GPSMAP 230 is searching for satel lites no
28. under the U S DOD imposed Selective Availability Program SECON APPENDIY j Messages The GPSMAP 230 uses an on screen message prompt to alert you to important information Whenever a message appears press the GSB key to view the message 12 Alarm Clock The alarm clock has sounded Anchor Drag Alarm You have drifted out of the specified distance range Approaching You are less than one minute away from reaching a destination waypoint at your present speed over ground Arrival At You have arrived at the destination waypoint Can t Change An Active Waypoint You have attempted to change the active to or active from waypoint Clear the active route or GOTO before making your changes Card Format is Not Recognized tThe cartridge inserted is not readable by the GPSMAP sys tem and may be damaged Reinsert the cartridge to make sure it is properly installed If the car tridge is still not recognized call the G chart information line at 1 800 427 6460 Cross Track Alarm You have exceeded the off course distance specified in the CDI setup Data Transfer is Complete The receiver is finished uploading or downloading information to the connected device Database Memory has Failed The built in 64 nm database has failed See an authorized service center for repair Degraded Accuracy The accuracy of your GPSMAP system has been degraded beyond 500 meters due to poor satellite geometry or data quality
29. user com ment The default comment is the name of the first and last route waypoint The following options are available from the route list page Create New Route allows you to create a new route see page 47 Activate Route activates the selected route and begins navigation B The route list options page provides quick access to many route functions including activating and deactivating a selected route o Invert Route activates the selected route in reverse order and begins navigation Edit On Map allows you to edit the selected route on the map see pages 48 49 for specific instructions Edit As Text allows you to edit the selected route by text see pages 49 50 for specific instructions i 5 Route List Page Options cont SECTION ROUTES Clear Route allows you to clear all waypoints from the selected route To clear the selected route 1 Highlight the Clear Route option and press EB 2 Press to confirm the clear route warning Route List Options COPY ROUTE Copy Route 02 To Route OB OPTIONS Create Hew Route DIVE FISH Activate Route CLEAR ROUTE Invert Route Hote This will Edit On Map not delete any Edit As Text waypoints Are You Sure Copy Route NO Are You Sure SIM Copy Route allows you to copy the waypoints of a selected route to another route The route copy function can be used to copy a TracBack route route 00 to another route in o
30. 35 o CLEAR ALL ALARMS Note This will clear all proximity alarms Are You Sure i No A Whenever you enter a proximity waypoint s alarm circle a PRX indicator will appear in the status bar the alarms option must be set to the On position Once you ve left the alarm circle the proximity indicator will automatically reset B To clear all proximity waypoints select the Clear All option from the proximity options page Finish the deletion by confirming the Yes prompt 42 SECTION WAYPOINTS Create Waypoint amp Waypoint List WAYPOINTS WAYPOINTS AVAILABLE 233 USED 17 CENE PARK amp o GARMIN E 002 RAMP OPTIONS Delete All User Wpts d Press MENU to see the g Main Menu page A The waypoints list displays all waypoints stored in memory in a two column format Temporary waypoints created by the TracBack feature are assigned a TXXX name and a footprint symbol B The waypoints list options page lets you delete individual waypoints or the entire waypoint list Create Waypoint The third waypoint submenu available from the Main Menu Page is the Create Waypoint submenu which allows you to create a new waypoint by manually entering coordinates Instructions for using the create waypoint submenu are pro vided on page 36 Waypoint List The last waypoint category available from the Main Menu Page is the waypoints list which displays a maste
31. 369 N 4138 336 12520 15 W070 45 778 ANGELICA PT i STRAWBERRY PT inr STRAWBERRY POINT A Use the cursor to pan ahead to other map areas The map display will automatically scroll for ward when you reach the edge of the map B To select or highlight an on screen navaid or waypoint simply move the cursor over the way point symbol The cursor will snap to the way point and display its name and position in the data field GPSMAP 230 Map Page Data eee 0678 vis 307 Window cos 0397 sos 3 04 NAV AID N 3858 437 183 0 16 WO76 29 009 Or Eee Boat Icon Map d Scale Status Bar a a The GPSMAP 2305 Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography plotting and navigational data The map display shows your boat on a digital chart complete with geographic names navaids depth contours and a host of other chart features It also plots your track and displays any routes and waypoints you create An on screen cursor lets you pan and scroll to other map areas determine the distance and bearing to a position and perform various route and waypoint functions The data window located at the top of the page provides a user selectable display of your current course and speed over ground along with the bearing and distance to a destination waypoint Whenever the cursor is active an additional data window will appear below to indicate the position range and bearing to the cursor or a selected wa
32. 46 vuvsindi eio MT 43 CONG era ree ree A E E E 44 MOB amp TracBack Navigation 00 45 46 Section 8 Routes ccccccccsssscccssccccssscccssscccesccccesscecessccccecscesesscceesscececscees 41 54 Creating a ROWE Ort MAD ue 0 52 6 amea nad gt aeneo tipo beg a ow oS xi Reviewing and Editing Routes On Map 00 00 eee ee 48 honte Eat Ode coe 2 seusqes cote nse cau ERATOR IEEE d 49 50 kowe Edit OPUNE sessie nsn er wed oc RUP ur Pau ga CER VS Pris 50 Route List race ODIOS PP 51 52 CLIVE ROULE PADO s duo aera d dede ico ied pt o iri aad eue oF 53 Move ROU Tae ono MAP PN 94 Section 9 Setup MeHBIS o osito de S FEE E ENESMRS IDE IRON ARE I COVER EEH EM EHUdNS 55 64 TAC ROS cu Pr E 55 Tap and Fuel PEDE ai oad tria deed anisitsi ht eni 56 R ute and Trip M zuo coi TP oy Sunrise amp Sunset Planning iiis 50 Selec aaavcs Sep oekenrds ie oo esie db uU OP TERES TES 58 50 DIOE HORSE Dto ers 2 5 ta eae ue EN YU UIN SE oa AT CAPUA EE 60 61 Tigers Gu AGRIS aati deat acre drtubqoser d e sb he dopo Ab ads Rus ras 62 Input er OUCBUE SEDUD 24 saacdeuusdud ode a naa do a utra ER ae 63 IE DOS De HD oos opui area qb Suus addiderat bd paru PUES 64 Section 10 Using G chart cartridges eee 65 66 Installing and Removing G Charts 0 0 0 02 65 sine C CHIC CO Ed 95S es scd o equo iiber aine eE ERG 66 GETTING STARTED Table Of Contents APPENDICES Appendix A G
33. 51819262731________ 02071519262 31 A B sr UNS 2D mode e 3D Navigation at least four satellites with good geometry have been acquired and A The status bar at the bottom of the page displays your position is now being calculated in latitude longitude and altitude 3D important status alarm and map scale informa Differential Navigation will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in tion It also provides on screen user and message aT mode prompts Poor GPS Coverage the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D B The status bar will display an anchor symbol or or 3D fix PRX icon whenever the anchor drag alarm or Receiver Not Usable the receiver is unusable possibly due to incorrect initializa proximity alarm has been triggered tion or abnormal satellite conditions Turn the unit off and back on to reset e Simulating Navigation the receiver is in simulator mode Satellite Page Options OPTIONS ie Start Auto Locate E North Up SkyView Start Simulator The GPSMAP 2305 Satellite Page features a context sensitive options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the Satellite Page To display the Satellite Page options 1 Press GE To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press Ez The following options are available nitialize Position allows you to initialize the receiver on map or by text See pages 1 2
34. AQ Waypoint Submenus The GPSMAP 2305 Main Menu Page features four waypoint submenus that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently The submenus also provide a continuously updated nearest waypoints list and a proximity way point alarm function that can be used to define an alarm circle around submerged hazards shallow waters etc To access the Main Menu Page waypoint submenus 1 Press CB twice The first waypoint submenu is the nearest waypoints list which shows the nine nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position The nearest waypoints are continuously updated to your present position and provide quick access to the closest points of safety in emergency situations To scroll through and review the nearest waypoint list 1 Highlight the Nearest Waypoints option and press ES 2 Use the keypad to scroll through the list in either direction 3 Press to review the highlighted waypoint 4 To return to the waypoint list highlight the Done prompt and press E3 5 The field highlight will automatically scroll to the next waypoint If you want to review each waypoint you can scroll through any waypoint list by pressing the key repeatedly To select a nearest waypoint as a GOTO destination 1 Use the key to select the desired GOTO waypoint 2 Press Gey followed by EB Proximity Waypoints The Proximity Waypoints list lets you define an alarm circle around a store
35. Delete Track Start TracBack OEGTION TRACK RECORD MODE INTERVAL Resolution OPTIONS Restore Defaults Press MENU to see the De Main Menu page Start TracBack A The Wrap option will continuously record a track log and replace the oldest track log point with new data The Fill option will record a track log until the memory is full B The track submenu s default settings may be quich ly restored from the track options page 00 06 SECTION SETUP MENUS a 9 Trip amp Fuel Planning TRIP amp FUEL PLANNING PLAN Point To Point SPEED 17 0 FUEL FLOW 5 0 DEPART 15 APR 96 21 42 DTK 094 FUEL 9 7 DIS 33 0 ETE 01 56 ETA 23 38 RISE 11 41 DATE 15 APR set 00 54 A To perform point to point planning enter a TO and FROM waypoint or leave the field blank if TRIP amp FUEL PLANNING PLAN Point To Point SPEED 17 0 FUEL FLOW 5 0 DEPART EH5 APR 96 21 42 DTK 094 FUEL 9 7 DIS 33 0 ETE 01 56 ETA 23 38 RISE 11 27 DATE 25 APR SET 01 03 you want to use your present position B Enter a date and time for your departure The sunrise sunset and ETA at the TO waypoint will be displayed at the bottom of the page Trip and Fuel Planning The GPSMAP 2305 trip and fuel planning submenu lets you plan and review distance fuel and ETE ETA information between any two waypoints your pre sent position and a stored waypoint or any part of a stored route
36. Enter the desired frequency and press 9 If you are using an automatically tuned DGPS receiver you may enter 000 0 for the frequency 4 Press to select a bit rate Five bit rates are available 0 used for automatically tuned DGPS receivers 25 50 100 and 200 bps Press to confirm The DGPS status along with the signal to noise ratio of the tuned station will be displayed at the bottom of the page Installing amp Removing G chart Cartridges p G cHARTS SECTION The GARMIN GPSMAP 230 system uses G chart offshore or inland cartography to display digital charts on screen G chart cartridges are installed in the card slot Installing amp located at the bottom right of the GPSMAP unit G chart cartridges may Removing G charts be installed or removed at any time whether the unit is on or off To install a G chart cartridge 1 Open the cartridge door on the GPSMAP 230 unit 2 Insertthe card label facing front and G chart logo at top into the slot 3 Use your thumb to firmly push the cartridge into place If your GPSMAP 230 is on a con firmation tone will sound when the cartridge has been properly installed and accepted 4 Close the door Note The door will not close unless the G chart is fully inserted If you insert a G chart cartridge and get a card format not recognized message try removing the card and reinserting it If the card is still not recognized contact the dealer you purchased it from for assis
37. Highlight the waypoint symbol field and press E3 2 Use the keypad to select the desired symbol and press to confirm To change the position coordinates 1 Highlight the coordinates field and press Ga 2 Use the keypad to edit the coordinates and press to confirm To change the waypoint comment 1 Highlight the comment field and press EB 2 Use the LEFT arrow of the keypad to clear the comment field 3 Use the keypad to enter a comment up to 16 characters 4 Press to confirm Waypoint Definition Page Options The waypoint definition page also features an options page that allows you to edit the selected waypoint on the map display rename the selected waypoint or delete the waypoint from memory To display the waypoint definition page options 1 Press the E key To review edit the selected waypoint from the map display 1 Highlight the Edit Wot On Map option and press EB 2 The selected waypoint will appear on the map display with the waypoint name and coordinates shown at the top of the map along with the distance and bearing to the waypoint from your present position 3 To move the selected waypoint s position press S3 A MOVE label will now appear under the cursor arrow 4 Use the keypad to move the cursor arrow to the desired position The cursor s coor dinates along with the distance and bearing from the waypoint s position will be dis played at the top of the map display 5 Press t
38. Lesotho Malawi Colombia Swaziland Zaire Zambia Campo Inchspe Campo Inchauspe Zimbabwe Argentina ARC 1960 Kenya Tanzania Canton Ast 66 Canton Astro 1966 Ascnsn Isld 58 Ascension Island 58 Phoenix Islands Ascension Island Cape Cape South Africa Astro B4 Sorol Sorol Atoll Tern Island Cape Canavrl Cape Canaveral Florida Astro Ben E Astro Beacon E Iwo Jima Bahama Islands Astro Dos 71 4 Astro Dos 71 4 St Helena Carthage Carthage Tunisia Astr Stn 52 Astronomic Stn 52 CH 1903 CH 1903 Switzerland Marcus Island Chatham 1971 Chatham 1971 Chatham Astrln Geod 66 Australian Geod 66 Island New Zealand 74 Australia Tasmania Island Chua Astro Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegr Djakarta Dos 1968 Easter Isld 67 European 1950 European 1979 Finland Hayfrd Gandajika Base Geod Datm 49 Guam 1963 Gux 1 Astro Hjorsey 1955 Hong Kong 63 Hu Tzu Shan Indian Bngldsh Indian Thailand Indonesia 74 Ireland 1965 ISTS 073 Astro Johnston Island Kandawala Corrego Alegre Brazil Djakarta Batavia Sumatra Island Indonesia Dos 1968 Gizo Island New Georgia Islands Easter Island 1967 European 1950 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland European 1979 Austria Finland Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland Finland Hayford Finland Gandajika Base
39. OWNERS MANUAL GPSMAP 230 AND REFERENGE Bea OS 7 ris O 6e2n coa OSa sos 11 0 COVE H 38 10 880 O76 1 32 HOSgS 40 247 ens yy orte uh 1999 2000 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Fax 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K Tel 44 1794 519944 Fax 44 1794 519222 GARMIN Asia Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated down loaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without prior written consent of GARMIN Corporation GARMIN Corporation here by grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual contains the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Information in this manual is subject to change without notice GARMIN Corporation reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such ch
40. PSMAP 230 Installation i rere 67 69 Appendix B Wiring amp Specifications 0 70 71 Appendix C ly PEE 2 13 Appendix D IVI ATI Se os area act he a a ratu addu id 14 16 Appendix E Navigation ENNS osos uetas Rieder RP T 18 Appendix F Time OH SEE Chat i pesonas Ea rreri iaae et 79 Appendix G Loran 1D Position Formal sss suit ier n 80 Appendix F liio a A E 81 84 INTRODUCTION Keypad Usage The GPSMAP 230 s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast convenient selection of navigation options and data entry The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to most of the keypad and provide a hands on lesson in using the GPSMAP 230 We strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation The GPSMAP 230 Quick Reference Card contains helpful tips on using the unit and per forming various navigation tasks It s a good idea to keep the Quick Reference Card nearby whenever you re navigating with your new GPS chartplotter Turns the unit on and off and controls 3 level screen backlighting Scrolls the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page to a main page Captures your present position and displays the mark position window Displays the GOTO waypoint window allowing you to select the destination waypoint Press GOTO twice to select a destination waypoint from the map Displays context sensitive options window
41. Republic of Maldives Geodetic Datum 49 New Zealand Guam 1963 Guam Island Guadalcanal Island Hjorsey 1955 Iceland Hong Kong Taiwan Indian Bangladesh India Nepal Indian Thailand Vietnam Indonesia 74 Ireland 1965 Ireland ISTS 073 ASTRO 69 Diego Garcia Johnston Island Kandawala Kandawala Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Kerguelen Islnd Kertau 1948 L C 5 Astro Liberia 1964 Luzon Mindanao Luzon Philippine Mahe 1971 Marco Astro Massawa Merchich Midway Ast 61 Minna NAD27 Alaska NAD27 Bahamas NAD27 Canada NAD27 Canal Zone NAD27 Caribbean NAD27 Central NAD27 CONUS NAD27 Cuba Kerguelen Island West Malaysia Singapore Cayman Brac Island Liberia 1964 Liberia Luzon Mindanao Island Luzon Philippines excluding Mindanao Isl Mahe 1971 Mahe Island Marco Astro Salvage Isl Massawa Eritrea Ethiopia Merchich Morocco Midway Astro 61 Midway Minna Nigeria North American 1927 Alaska North American 1927 Bahamas excluding San Salvador Island North American 1927 Canada and Newfoundland North Am 1927 Canal Zone North American 1927 Caribbean Barbados Caicos Islands Cuba Dom Rep Grd Cayman Jamaica Leeward and Turks Islands North American 1927 Central America Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua North Am 1927 Mean Value CONUS North American 1927 Cuba HPPENDIA Map Datums SECTION 19
42. S Graphic o n Data Compass Tape J 48 Deen Fields 148 5 0 Graphic WOO CONCI UI Highway ug E a Pointer to Waypoint M CDI Scale Whenever a GOTO MOB TracBack or route has been activated the GPSMAP 230 will provide digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination with the Navigation Page The top half of the nav page features four user selectable data fields that display the bearing BRG and distance DIS to waypoint along with your current course COG and speed over ground SOG In addition theres a moving compass tape to indicate the direction you re heading Two additional data fields at the bottom of the page show the estimated time enroute ETE and veloc ity made good VMG to your destination The middle section of the screen provides visual guidance to the waypoint on a graphic highway display The line down the center of the highway represents your desired track while a graphic indication of the distance and direction you are off course is shown on a scale at the bottom right of the page the selected scale represents the distance from side to side The arrow pointer below the highway always points to the destination waypoint relative to the direction you are moving As you head toward your destination the highway will move to indicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on course If you are navigating a route the Navigation Page will show each route waypo
43. SMAP 230 s MOB mode can be used to set a course to a passing spot for quick response to emer gency situations fish strikes etc B To define a starting point for a TracBack route clear the track log 45 ELTON GOTO MOB TracBack Navigation i i Toos ky HEDGE STH E STRAWBERRY DUSpupooR BLUFF M ToO6 JUDDYILLE 9 TOOS eg i 4 i EGG HARBOR ELL sgnrTOO4 l i ELLISON EE 100 A The TracBack feature uses your track log to cre ate a route back to where you started B Once a TracBack is activated the track log is divided into segments using temporary way points and an inverted route is activated back to the oldest track log point in memory 46 I To activate a TracBack route 1 Press the key followed by the CE key 2 Highlight the Start TracBack option and press B Once a TracBack has been activated the GPSMAP 230 will take the track log currently stored in memory and divide it into segments called legs Up to 30 temporary waypoints e g T001 will be created to mark the most significant fea tures of the track log in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible To get the most out of the TracBack feature remember the following tips e Always clear the track log at the point that you want to go back to dock etc The RECORD option on the track log setup page must be set to Fill or Wrap There must be at least two track log points stored in memory to crea
44. TON MINNEAPOLIS 1 S MIAMI onu B cos a a C Whenever you zoom past the usable range of the current electronic chart the range field will display Ovr Zm or No Map These warnings indicate that although you may still have cartography you should exercise extreme caution using the data See page 25 for more information on Overzoom and No Map modes A Map outlines for G chart offshore cartography When a G chart cartridge is installed the GPSMAP 2305 system will automati cally use the best available chart for display As you enter and exit various sub charts the system will automatically display the appropriate chart for the area you are in When you leave the area covered by the main map of a cartridge the GPSMAP 230 will default back to using the built in 64 nm database if it is avail able at the current scale B Map outlines for G chart inland cartography Note The smaller boxes located within larger boxes indicate areas of greater detail If you are not seeing certain map items navaids depth contours etc on offshore cartridges highways boat ramps etc on inland cartridges check the o6 Tl map configuration settings available from the map options page Installing the GPSMAP 230 The GPSMAP 180 must be properly installed according to the following instruc tions to get the best possible performance The GPS antenna should be installed first followed by the display unit To complete the installation you
45. ae icon As you navigate a route the waypoint list will automatically update to indi ee ee cate the next active to waypoint first From the active route page you can Each waypoint on the active route page may be reviewed deleted or changed right from the active route page To edit an active route waypoint highlight the desired waypoint and press EDIT ENTER Change the route comment see page 51 for instructions Edit the route on map see pages 47 48 for instructions Additional functions for the active route are available from the active route options page Select the desired function from the pop up menu and To display the active route options press EDIT ENTER 1 Press GED To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press Gy li 53 Active Route Page Options SECTION ROUTES Active Route Page Options OPTIONS Activate Route S Edit On Map Clear Route Copy Route Change Data Fields Restore Defaults Deactivate Route Setup Simulator Press MENU to see the Main Menu page SIM DIS Distance The following options are available from the active route page DTK Desired Track ETE Est Time Enroute Invert Route activates the active route in reverse order and begins navigation ETA Est Time of Arrival Activate Route reactivates the active route and selects the route leg closest to your current position as the new active leg Edit On Map
46. allows you to edit the selected route on map see pages 48 49 for specific instructions Clear Route allows you to clear all waypoints from the selected route Copy Route allows you to copy the waypoints of the active route to another The Change Data Fields option lets you specify route what information is displayed for each route way point Four data options are available distance desired track and ETA or ETE to each route way point Change Data Fields allows you to define the data displayed in the distance and ETE fields Four data options are available e DIS distance to active wpt DTK desired track ETE estimated time enroute ETA estimated time of arrival Restore Defaults resets all active route page options to the factory settings Deactivate Route stops navigation of the route you are currently navigating Setup Simulator allows you to define speed course and position values while in simulator mode See the Getting Started Tour for more on using the simulator mode 54 I Track Log Submenu The Main Menu Pages track submenu lets you specify whether or not to record a track plot an electronic recording of your path and define how it is recorded It also provides an indicator of the track memory used and selects functions to clear the track memory and start a TracBack route The following functions are available Record Mode lets you select one of three tra
47. anges Visit the GARMIN website www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other GARMIN products GARMIN and GPSMAP 230 are registered trademarks of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation January 2000 Part Number 190 00137 10 Rev B Printed in Taiwan Help us better support you by completing our on line registration today Have the serial number of your GPSMAP 230 handy and con nect to our website www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page Why should you register your GPSMAP 230 Notification of Product Updates Notification of New Products Lost or Stolen unit tracking NOTE If you have previously registered your GARMIN product pur chase using a mail in registration card we invite you to re register using our NEW on line system Many services provided by our new product registration system are now being automated and re register ing your purchase ensures you the best possible support from GARMIN INTRODUCTION Foreword Software Version 4 03 or above Internal Database Version 2 01 Navionics Corporation G chart cartridge data is copyrighted by Navionics Corporation and GARMIN Corporation and may not be copied or used for any other purpose with out permission GARMIN M G chart AutoLocate M TracBack and PhaseTrac12 M are trademarks of GARMIN Corporat
48. ay JR 300 swivel mount 3 Fasten the gimbal mount to the surface using the appropriate fasteners 4 Insert the GPSMAP 230 into the gimbal mount The mount is designed for a tight fit to provide additional support when swiveling the unit 5 Screw the two mounting knobs through the gimbal mount and into the mounting bracket 6 Connect the power data and antenna cables to the back of the unit making sure the locking rings are tightened on both connectors 68 E To flush mount the GPSMAP 230 1 Remove the four M5 screws from the back of the unit and remove the mounting bracket APPENDIX OEGTION 2 Using the mounting template provided in the box determine the location where you want to h mount the unit and tape the template in place Installation 3 Using a hammer and center punch mark the centers of the mounting screw holes 4 Drill the four 0 25 screw holes using a 1 4 drill bit 5 Cut the center relief section from the panel 6 From the front place the GPSMAP 230 into the relief hole until the unit rests flush against the mounting surface 7 Secure the unit to the mounting surface using M5 screws Mounting Template Note For thick mounting surfaces insert the M5 screws directly thru the four drilled holes figure 1 For thin panels place the mounting bracket on the back side of the panel for more support figure 2 GPSMAP 230 235 1 4 HOLE Q3 4 PLACES 8 Attatch the power data cable and anten
49. aypoints 59 79 58 2 vi 71 56 23 20 21 60 6l 16 4l 65 41 54 50 14 53 54 52 52 47 50 52 54 49 50 48 48 50 48 52 48 50 Reviewing Routes Route Comments Route Planning Mode Stopping Route Navigation S Satellite Acquisition Satellite Sky View Signal Strength Bars Simulator Mode Simulator Tour Status Bar Status Page Steering Guidance Sunrise Sunset Calculation System Setup T Table of Contents Time Offsets Timer Alarm Setup Tone Selection TracBack Function Track Log Track Memory Track Plot Resolution Track Recording Trip Odometer Turn TRN U Units of Measure UTC time UTM UPS Coordinates 48 21 9d IE 2 17 18 17 2 17 4 4 16 18 17 19 13 30 32 58 58 59 vii 58 59 79 62 50 45 46 55 55 29 29 20 21 S NE 60 59 79 19 V Velocity Filter Velocity Made Good VMG W Waypoints Active Waypoints Creating Deleting Editing By Text Editing On Map Moditying Moving Route Waypoints Nearest Waypoints Proximity Waypoints Reference Waypoints Removing Route Waypoints Renaming Reviewing Submenus Waypoint List Wiring Installation 6l 32 78 34 42 53 34 31 39 38 39 38 40 48 40 a 37 50 39 38 40 42 70 HPPENDIA Index SECTION H 83 TA ER mem yn a us GARMIN ul 1999 2000 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A GARMIN Europe Ltd Un
50. chtight course and position values while in simulator mode see Getting Started Tour To view the system setup page options 1 Press the CE key To restore the default settings 1 Highlight the Restore Defaults option and press B Navigation Setup OECTION SETUP MENUS The navigation setup submenu is used to select a variety of navigation informa tion including position format units of measure and heading preferences This 9 Navigation Setup submenu is also used to select map datums set the CDI scale and adjust the built i in velocity filter The following options are available Position Format lets you select the coordinate system used to display position The following formats are available e hddd ddddd degrees e hddd mm mmm degrees and minutes e hddd mm ss s deg min sec British grid NAVIGATION SETUP NAVIGATION SETUP German grid e Irish grid Y aT Maidenhead Swedish grid e Swiss grid Taiwan grid autical nm kt DEPTH UNITS e UTM UPS grid Loran ID Feet HEADING For more information on the Loran TD positon format see Appendix on page E004 Navigation Units selects the format for speed and distance measurements You enter may select from nautical statute or metric formats The default setting is nautical VELOCITY FILTER Depth Units selects the format for depth contour display on G chart offshore chart inis cartridges Depth contours can be displayed in feet me
51. ck recording options Off No track log will be recorded Note that selecting the Off setting will prevent you from using the TracBack feature Fill a track log will be recorded until the track memory is full Wrap A track log will be continuously recorded wrapping through the available memory replacing the oldest track data with new data Interval defines the frequency with which the track plot is recorded Three inter val settings are available Time records track plot based on a user defined time interval Resolution records track plot based upon a user defined variance from your course over ground The resolution option is the default setting and is recommended for the most efficient use of memory and TracBack per formance The distance value entered in the interval field is the maxi mum error allowed from the true course before recording a track point Distance records track based on a user defined distance between points Interval Value defines the distance or time used to record the track log Delete Track allows you to clear the track log currently stored in memory o Start TracBack converts the current track log into an inverted route and begins route navigation along the track log To reset all track options to the default settings 1 Press CRM followed by EB SETUP MENUS Q Track Log Setup TRACK RECORD MODE INTERVAL Resolution INTERVAL VALUE 824 TOTAL MEMORY USED 0
52. ction 3 Use the keypad to highlight the Select Route option Press to confirm 4 The select route page will appear with the GPSMAP TOUR route highlighted 5 Press x3 The Map Page will reappear and display five waypoints chained together in a simple route with your boat at the first route waypoint GETTING STARTED Using the GOTO key i ALL WAYPOINTS DOCK GARMIN GRMEUR GRMTHN TOURI TOUR2 TOUR3 TOURS Press GOTO to select from map OPTIONS Start TracBack Show Nearest Wpts Select Route Cancel Go To Press MENU to see the Main Menu page select from map A Pressing GOTO once displays a list of all waypoints stored in memory To pick a destination select the desired waypoint and press EDIT ENTER B The GOTO options page allows you to either start a TracBack route back home select a destination from the nearest waypoints list or select a route to navigate GETTING STARTED I Simulator Setup amp Map Scales OPTIONS SETUP SIMULATOR We Maximize Map cog Map Outlines Off Auto COG 019 Measure BRG DIS IK SOG Configure the Map fo Ea Setup Page Display POSITION Change Data Fields 35 03 505 Restore Defaults N 35 03 WO76 24 904 ALTITUDE Setup Simulator A To enter a boat speed or define the simulated course highlight the Setup Simulator option and press EDIT ENTER B Enter a boat speed of 60 knots to begin the to
53. d waypoint position and can be used to help you avoid reefs rocks or restricted waters Up to nine waypoints may be listed with a maximum alarm radius of 99 99 nautical or statute miles or kilometers If a proximity alarm circle overlaps with an existing alarm circle a Proximity Overlap message will appear each time the unit is turned on If you enter an alarm circle overlap you will only be alerted to the closest proximity waypoint To enter a proximity waypoint 1 Highlight the Proximity Waypoint option and press B 2 Use the key to highlight the first blank waypoint field and press EB 3 Enter the name of the proximity waypoint using the keypad or press CJ to select the waypoint from the nearest waypoint list waypoint list or map display 4 Press to confirm The distance field will now be highlighted 5 Press to begin entry of the proximity radius 6 Use the keypad to enter a distance value to 99 99 units and press B To turn proximity alarms on or off 1 Use the keypad to highlight the alarms on off field and press EA 2 Select the desired setting and press Gag To remove a proximity waypoint from the list 1 Use the keypad to highlight the waypoint to be removed 2 Press GED 3 Highlight the Clear Alarm field and press Ex 4 To clear all proximity waypoints select the Clear All option and press Gag WAYPOINTS B Proximity Waypoints PROXIMITY WAYPOINTS WAYPOINT DIS BUOY 3 0
54. e available Reset Trip Distance resets the trip odometer TRP field to zero Change Data Fields allows you to choose the data displayed in the four user selectable data fields Five data types are available SOG speed over ground COG course over ground TRP distance traveled ALT altitude VDC DC voltage To change a data field 1 Highlight the Change Data Fields option and press EZ 2 Move the field highlight to the field you want to change and press EB 3 Select the desired data field option and press B Restore Defaults resets all data fields to the factory settings Setup Simulator allows you to define speed course and position values while in simulator mode See the Getting Started Tour for more on using simulator mode POSITION PAGE D Position Page Options OPTIONS SOG Speed Over Ground Reset Trip Distance COG Course Over Ground Change Data Fields TRP Trip Distance ALT Altitude VDC DC Voltage 17 05 WO76 2 4 415 me 23 19 35 23 20 41 SIM SIM 1 5 Restore Defaults Setup Simulator A The four data fields at the top of the position page can be changed by selecting the Change Data Fields option B Each data field can be set to display speed over ground course over ground distance traveled alti tude or DC voltage 22 pe O94 Pis POT EN O1G M 55 ce 093 se 70 cos 0938 sos 70 NAVAID N 4138
55. e created and modi fied right from the Map Page allowing you to see each route on screen as you cre ate review modify or navigate the route All of the GPSMAP 2305 route functions are accessed through the main menu To create a route on the map 1 Press the C key twice to display the Main Menu Page 2 Highlight the Routes field and press A The routes page will appear showing all the routes currently stored in memory 3 Press the E key to display the route options page 4 Press to select the Create New Route option The route edit page will appear with the cursor displayed as an arrow pointer and will allow you to select your route waypoints using one of two methods 5 To add an existing waypoint or navaid to the route use the arrow pointer to highlight the desired waypoint on screen and press B 6 To add a new waypoint to the route use the arrow pointer to select the desired map position and press Press again to confirm the new waypoint As you add each new waypoint to the route the data window at the top of the map display will show the route number you are creating along with the first and last route waypoints of the route A route line will appear on the map to indicate each completed leg and a dotted line will appear to indicate the distance and bearing to the arrow pointer from the last route waypoint 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have finished defining all route waypoints 8 Press to fi
56. eate a new waypoint on map 1 Use the keypad to move the cursor to the desired map position If you want to create the new waypoint at an on screen navaid highlight the navaid on the map display 2 Press 3 To accept the waypoint with the default name symbol and comment press Gay If you are creating a waypoint at an on screen navaid the default symbol and comment will automatically reflect the selected navaid s name and symbol 4 To change the name symbol or comment highlight the appropriate field and press B 5 After entering and confirming your changes move the field highlight back to the Done prompt and press Gay Creating Waypoints By Text Entry Waypoints may also be created by manually entering a positions coordinates or referencing a stored waypoint through the Create Waypoint submenu option on the Main Menu Page To create a new waypoint by manually entering its coordinates 1 Press CER twice to display the Main Menu Page 2 Highlight the Create Waypoint option and press EZ The waypoint definition page will appear with the next available waypoint number and the receiver s last known position as the default name and position 3 Use the keypad to enter the new waypoint name icon position and comment Press after the last character in each section 4 When you have finished entering all your waypoint data use the keypad to highlight the Done prompt and press EB Reference Wa
57. ed route waypoint and press EB A pop up menu of editing choices will appear with options for reviewing removing moving or inserting a route waypoint To review a route waypoint 1 Highlight the Review option and press Gy To remove a route waypoint 1 Highlight the Remove option and press Gag To move a route waypoint 1 Highlight the Move option and press EZ 2 Move the cursor to the new map position and press EB To insert new route waypoint s at the beginning or end of the route 1 Select the first to add waypoints to the beginning of the route or last to add waypoints to the end of the route route waypoint with the map cursor and press E3 2 Highlight the Insert option and press E 3 Move the cursor to the new waypoint position and press ES 4 f you are not inserting an existing waypoint press to confirm the new waypoint 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert additional waypoints or press to finish The GPSMAP 2305 route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route way point in any route leg using the map cursor To insert a new waypoint between two existing route waypoints 1 Use the cursor to select the leg you want to insert the new waypoint in the route line will change to a dotted line when the leg is selected and press A 2 Move the cursor to the new map position and press 3 3 If you are not inserting an existing waypoint press to confirm the new waypoint The
58. ernal battery failure There is No RTCM Input The beacon receiver is not properly connected or baud rates do not match Timer Has Expired The countdown timer has expired Track Memory is Full The track memory is full and no additional track plot will be recorded until the track memory has been cleared or set to wrap mode Wypt Already Exists The waypoint name you ve entered already exists in memory Waypoint Memory is Full You have used all 250 waypoints in the GPSMAP 230 system IR GREENLAND x 5 rd wet ST SELAND i z NORWAY FINLAND r Feuer om RUSSIAN FEDERATION ton Map Datums The GPSMAP 230 s built in worldwide database includes chart coverage down to 64 nm 120 km for PACIFIC OCEAN ANEW ZEALAND al ATLANTIC OCER ARGENTINA FALKLAND I ap INDIAN OCEA MADAGASCAR SOUTH AFRICA VL Adindan Adindan Ethiopia Mali Astrln Geod 84 Australian Geod 84 the areas outlined above Note that the GPSMAP Senesil Sadan Ausland database is only valid to 68 15 of latitude The Afgooye Afgooye Somalia Austin Aen maximum cursor latitude is 85 05 and the maxi AIN EL ABD 70 AIN ELANBD 1970 Bellevue IGN Efate and Erromango mum waypoint latitude is 89 24 543 north or south Anna 1 Ast 65 Bahrain Island Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 65 Cocos I Bermuda 1957 Islands Bermuda 1957 Bermuda Islands ARC 1950 ARC 1950 Botswana Bogata Observ Bogata Obsrvatry
59. essages only or not to sound at all the tone selection does not affect the external alarm operation Display Contrast provides a slide bar to adjust the LCD screen contrast in order to compensate for changes in temperature or lighting conditions l SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Backlight Timeout provides an automatic shutoff for the GPSMAP 230 s screen OPERATION MODE OPERATION MODE backlighting Six settings are available No Timeout the backlight will stay on until Normal Normal it is turned otf 15 seconds default setting 30 seconds and 1 2 or 4 minutes 7a Local 24hr precem Local 24hr Keeping the timeout at the lowest acceptable setting will prolong the life of the DATE OB MAY S8 backlight TIME 11 11 18 TONE SELECTIOH Language lets you select one of nine languages that the unit can display The MSG and Key 1 available CE ay TENA Danish Finnish French German Italian None na LANGUAGE LANGUAGE Portuguese Spanish Swedish 4 MSG Only English English ooo OPTIONS Restore Defaults Setup Simulator A The tone preference will not affect external alarm Press MEHU to see the M Main Menu page operation The system setup page also features an options page that allows you to quickly B Keeping the backlight timeout at the lowest reset all the system setup options to the factory default settings and define speed orn setting will prolong the useful life of the a
60. essel 4 E Center On First Wpt 2 Press MENU to see the Main Menu page m i A To remove a route waypoint highlight the way point on the map press EDIT ENTER and select the Remove option from the pop up window B The route edit options page lets you activate invert or deactivate the route you are editing The Center On Vessel and Center On First Wpt options redraw the map to display the desired option o0 To insert a new waypoint before the selected route waypoint 1 Highlight the Insert option and press B 2 Enter the name of the new waypoint using the keypad or press GE to select the new waypoint from the nearest list waypoint list or map display 3 Press to finish To remove the selected route waypoint 1 Highlight the Remove option and press EB To change the selected route waypoint 1 Highlight the Change option and press B 2 Enter the name of the new waypoint using the keypad or press RB to select the new waypoint from the nearest list waypoint list or map display 3 Press to finish The route edit options page features five more functions These functions may be selected by highlighting the desired function and pressing Eg Activate Route activates the route you are editing and begins navigation o Invert Route activates the route you are editing in reverse order and begins navigation Center On Vessel redraw
61. facturer B Keeping the velocity filter on the Auto setting will allow the GPSMAP 230 to automatically monitor and adjust the response time for track and speed calculations Timers amp Alarms Setup SECTION SETUP MENUS The timer amp alarms submenu is used to control various alarm timer settings j 9 Timers amp Alarms e Timer sounds an alarm when an entered interval up to 99 59 59 has expired or provides a continuous running clock timer to 99 59 59 To use the countdown timer 1 Select the Count Down menu option 2 Enter the desired time interval in the interval field and press EB TIMERS amp ALARMS TIMERS amp ALARMS 3 Once the count down time has expired an alarm message will appear and the timer will Stop 00 01 13 automatically switch to the count up mode CLOCK ALARM Off 00 00 4 To reset the timer select the reset option and press Gay ARRIVAL ALARM ee Clock Alarm provides an alarm for the system clock To use the clock alarm DRAG ALARH select the On option and enter the desired time of day in the time field Arrival Alarm lets you specify an alarm to sound when you re a specified distance away from a destination waypoint Three options are available Off No arrival alarm will sound e Auto An arrival alarm will sound one minute before the destination based A The timer field can be set to count down from a specified interval or provide a running count of elapsed time
62. for instructions on initialization Start AutoLocate allows the receiver to locate your position automatically Track Up North Up SkyView allows you to select between a north up or track up sky view display Setup Simulator allows you to define speed course and position values while in simulator mode See the Getting Started Tour for more on using simulator mode SATELLITE PAGE J Satellite Page Options SETUP SIMULATOR cos OPTIONS Auto COG 3567 B Initialize Position SoG Start Auto Locate ek Ot E North Up SkyView POSITION Start Simulator iari c Press MENU to see the Main Menu page ELLE A Whenever the GPSMAP 230 is in simulator mode the Setup Simulator option will appear on all the main pages B The setup simulator page allows you to define your speed and course over ground as well as your posi tion and altitude The Auto COG option will auto matically steer the desired course to your destina tion Your speed and course can also be selected from the Navigation Page using the rocker keypad see page 13 20 ELTON POSITION PAGE j rd Overview OPTIONS Reset Trip Distance Change Data Fields Restore Defaults Setup Simulator Press MENU to see the Main Menu page E 23 17 57 SIM 1 The trip odometer can be reset from the Position Page options window To reset the odometer select the Reset Trip Distance option and press EDIT ENTER
63. fset for the various longitudinal zones Check with local charts for more detailed information If you APPENDIX SECTION are in daylight savings time add one hour to the offset Longitudinal Zone Offset Time Offsets F W180 0 to W172 5 12 W172 5 to W157 5 11 W157 5 to W142 5 10 W142 5 to W127 5 9 W127 5 to W112 5 8 W112 5 to W097 5 1 W097 5 to W082 5 6 W082 5 to W067 5 5 W067 5 to W052 5 4 W052 5 to W037 5 3 W037 5 to W022 5 2 W022 5 to W007 5 l W007 5 to E007 5 0 E007 to E022 5 l E022 10 E035 2 E05 5 to E0525 3 B05225 to E067 4 E067 5 to E082 5 5 E082 5 to E097 5 6 E097 5 to E112 5 7 El 19 B127 5 8 EI275 E1420 9 E142 3 to EI5 7 57 10 FO OERS ll E172 5 to E180 0 12 When creating new waypoints using Loran TD coordinates you must set SECTION APPENDIX the correct loran chain number and secondary stations in the Setup TD 5 Loran TD Position field before storing the waypoint After the waypoint is stored in unit memory it will always reference the loran chain number and secondary I stations currently selected in the Setup TD field If you enter a different loran chain number or change the secondary stations in the Setup TD field the active waypoint information will reflect those changes Since the GPSMAP 230 does not rely on the loran signal for navigation it can reference a different GRI chain and or secondary stations and still navi gate to the
64. g G G chart Cartridges GOTO Key Ground Speed H Heading Selection I Initialization Installation Interface Options Interface Setup Interval Track Storage rn 60 60 18 63 64 18 2 19 18 29 77 29 77 26 65 66 9 43 44 77 60 1 2 67 70 63 63 64 55 HPPENDIA Index OEGTION H 02 OEGTION a HPPENDIA Index K Keypad Tone Keypad Usage L Language Setup Local Time Offset Loran TD Positon Format M Magnetic Variation Main Menu Man Overboard Function Map Calibration Map Configuration Map Datum List Map Datum Selection Map Page Map Scales Marking a Position Measuring Bearing amp Distance Submenu Selection Message Descriptions Messages Viewing N Navigation Page Navigation Setup Navigation Units NMEA Formats NMEA Setup No Map Mode 59 viii 59 59 80 60 33 45 28 27 28 74 76 61 26 29 25 6 34 35 26 15 72 73 12 1331 22 60 61 60 70 63 64 25 O Offset local time Operation Mode Setup Overzoom Mode P Packing List Page Sequence Physical Specifications Point to Point Planning Position Mode Position Page Position Format Velocity Filters Power Off Power On Proximity Alarm R Removing G chart Cartridges Routes Activating A Route Active Route Page Clearing Copying Creating Deactivating Editing By Text Editing On Map Moditying Route Waypoints Moditying Routes Moving Route Waypoints Removing Route W
65. he DOWN arrow of the keypad twice to select the wreck symbol 6 Press to confirm and again to finish GETTING STARTED Reviewing amp Creating Waypoints on the Map eem 024a s O 9Gi cos 024a se 22 0 ETE Og 37 xk Qf 354 3 31 H076 25 085 A Waypoints can be created from the map display by moving the cursor to the desired position and press ing the EDIT ENTER key B The create new waypoint page will automatically assign the next available three digit number as the default waypoint name If you are creating a waypoint at an on screen navaid the navaid icon and name will be used as the default symbol and comment GETTING STARTED Navigation Page BRG DIS 021 1 59n 026 22 0 bh 330 N p320 o60 iL Lc ANN TOURS TOURS TOUR P A In this example our boat is off course to the left by about 1 16th of a mile the base of the high way map is equal to the scale selected at the bot tom right of the page To get bach on course steer right B In this example our boat is off course to the right To get bach on course steer left A digital readout of your exact crosstrach error can be displayed in any of the six data fields see page 29 Now that we re navigating to an actual destination lets move on to the next page of the GPSMAP 230 system the Navigation Page 1 Press the GB key Graphic Data Compass Tape Fields Graphic Highway Pointer to Waypoint CDI Scale
66. ilt in worldwide database usable from 4096 to 64 nm scales e 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each e G chart electronic charting with inland and offshore coverage On screen point to point distance and bearing calculations e TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position Built in simulator mode INTRODUCTION Capabilities INTRODUCTION Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase GARMIN will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor The cus tomer is however responsible for any transportation costs This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATU TORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM
67. in Rem pow ey Show All Wpts displays the GOTO waypoint list E Show Nearest Waypoints allows you to select the GOTO destination from a a list of the nine nearest waypoints to your present position To sel T TN A The GOTO options page lets you start a o select a nearest waypoint as a GOTO destination TracBach route select a destination from the 1 Highlight the Show Nearest Waypoints option and press E3 nearest list select a route to activate or cancel 2 Select the desired waypoint and press EB the current GOTO destination Select Route allows you to quickly select a stored route for navigation B The nearest waypoints list limits waypoint choic To select a route to navigate es to provide quick access to nearby anchorages facilities etc which are stored as waypoints 1 Highlight the Select Route option and press E 2 Select the desired route and press Ga Cancel GOTO cancels the current GOTO destination and resumes navigation 44 J of any previously selected route MOB The GPSMAP 2305 man overboard function MOB lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations To activate the MOB function 1 Press the EB key 2 Press the key to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB position Once a MOB has been activated a MOB icon will appear on the map display and the destination field on the Map Page will display the bearing
68. ing you to select your approximate present posi tion with the map cursor 1 Use the keypad to move the map cursor to a location close to your present position If you have difficulty identifying your exact position press the MB key to zoom in to a lower map scale INITIALIZE POSITION Acquiring Satellites N 3517282 2 Press to confirm your selection A NADA y S E S i d jjj The GPSMAP 230 will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your do A present position and should acquire a fix within a minute or so While the receiver GARMIN a UNES searches for satellites a flashing satellite icon will appear at the left hand side of the status bar A signal strength bar will also appear for each satellite in view with the appropriate satellite number under each bar The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages B ut A Select Position amp Press ENTER Hid 4095 No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated Hollow signal strength bars the receiver has found the indicated satellite s and is A Use the arrow keypad to move the cursor to a collecting data location close to your present position Solid signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the B Hollow signal strength bars will appear on the satellite s is ready for use Satellite Page while the receiver collects satellite Once the receiver has collec
69. int in sequence with the active leg indicated by the white portion of the highway Nearby waypoints not in the active route will also be displayed The highway scale may also be zoomed in or out to display a larger or smaller view of the high way Five scales are available from 1 4 to 4 nm with a default setting of 1 4 nm To change the highway scale 1 Press the KB or E key to select the desired setting Navigation Page Options The GPSMAP 2305 navigation options page allows you to define the nav data fields and select what waypoints are displayed on screen To display the Navigation Page options 1 Press GES To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press EZ NAVIGATION PAGE SECHUR Highway Scale amp Nav Page Options OPTIONS Change Data Fields Configure Highway in E Restore Defaults A To change the highway scale press the IN and OUT keys B The navigation options page lets you set up the Navigation Page to your own preferences The following options are available for the Navigation Page SECTION NAVIGATION PAGE e Change Data Fields allows you to define the data displayed in any of the six j d Nav Page Options user selectable data fields Ten data options are available BRG bearing to active wpt DIS distance to active wpt e SOG speed over ground COG course over ground ETE estimated time enroute ETA estimated time of arrival e XTK crosstrack erro
70. ion and may only be used with permission All rights are reserved INTRODUCTION Cautions CAUTION The GARMIN GPSMAP 230 has no user ser viceable parts Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit please take it to an authorized GARMIN dealer for repairs CAUTION The GPS system is operated by the United States government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 230 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe Use the GPSMAP 230 at your own risk To reduce the risk of unsafe operation carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owners Manual and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use When in actual use carefully compare indications from the GPSMAP 230 to all available navigation sources including the information from other NAVAIDs visual sightings charts etc For safety always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation NOTE This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment doe
71. is now stored in memory Note that waypoints may also be creat ed directly from the map display or by manually entering position coordinates Both of these techniques are described in the reference section of the manual and or on your GPSMAP 230 quick reference guide To continue our tour let s move on to the Map Page 1 Press the GB key The GPSMAP 2305 Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user selec table display of navigation data and a built in worldwide database to 64 nm It will also be the page you use most to create and edit waypoints and routes Before we take off on our practice route lets take a brief look at its various features and displays Data Fields Boat Icon Map Scale The map display located in the middle of the page shows your boat as a tri angle marker on an electronically generated chart along with geographic names markers and buoys that are provided by the G chart cartridge you re currently using It also displays your track routes and nearby waypoints An on screen cursor lets you pan to other map areas determine the range and bearing to a position and perform various waypoint and route functions The data window located at the top of the page provides a user selectable display of various navigation data including course speed over ground and the bearing and distance to the cursor or a particular waypoint The status bar located at the bottom of the page displays the current map
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73. l 24hr DATE O6 HMAY 99 TIME 16 08 20 TONE SELECTION MSG and Key DISPLAY CONTRAST BACKLIGHT LANGUAGE No Timeout English A The system setup submenu provides access to the GPSMAP 230 s time formats and contrast bach light controls B When entering a time offset be sure to select a positive or negative indicator to the left of the off set value The fuel and trip planning submenu also allows you to calculate the sunrise and sunset times for your present position or any waypoint for a selected date To use the sunrise sunset planner 1 Highlight Trip amp Fuel Planning option from the main menu and press EA 2 Highlight the first waypoint field and press ES Press the left arrow key to clear the field and use the keypad to enter the name of the desired waypoint You may leave the waypoint field blank to use your present position or press the E key to select the waypoint from the nearest list the waypoint list or the map display To calculate the sunrise sunset for your present position leave both waypoint fields blank 3 Press to confirm 4 Highlight the date field and press 3 5 Enter the date you want sunrise sunset information for the current date and year will be used as the default setting and press Gg The sunrise and sunset times for the arrival date will be displayed at the bottom right of the planning page Setup Submenus The last four options available from the Main Menu Page pro
74. location stored in memory Format HAVIGATION SETUP LORAN SETUP LORAN SETUP POSITION FORMAT LORAH CHATH HUMBER caer HUMBER Loran TD Setup TD GRI B970 B HY IGATIOM UNITS SECONDARY STATION 1 _ STATIOH 1 vedo m DARY STATION 2 meum STATION Feet HEADIHG Auto Mag Var EOO2 CDI SCALE STEER TO 4 00 Center HAP DA TUM WOS 84 VELOCITY FILTER Auto To change the Setup TD settings 1 Highlight the Setup TD field and press ES 2 Select the field to change and press EGR 3 Highlight the new setting and press S 80 E A Alarm Setup Anchor Drag Alarm Antenna Installation Arrival Alarm AutoLocate B Backlight Level Beacon Receiver Setup Bearing Bearing Distance Calculation Built in Map Coverage C Calibrations Map Cancelling Active GOTOs Capabilities Cautions Clock Alarm Configurations Map Contrast Setting Countdown Timer Course Deviation Indicator CDI Crosstrack Error Cursor Mode Cursor Movement D Data Field Entry Data Window Date Time Formats Datums Definitions 62 62 67 62 1 2 18 63 64 T1 26 2 28 44 ii i 62 27 28 59 62 13 m 23 24 8 24 10 47 59 74 76 77 78 Desired Track DTK Depth Contours Depth Units Dilution of Precision DOP DGPS Setup DGPS Status E Entering Initial Position Estimated Position Error EPE Estimated Time of Arrival ETA Estimated Time Enroute ETE F Full Page Mappin
75. map at the receiver s last known position if your boat isn t where it should be make sure that you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as described on pages 1 2 2 Use the DOWN arrow of the keypad to move the cursor down to the first lat lon grid south of your boat s position 3 Using the keypad to move the cursor try following the outline of the lat lon grid closest to your boat Notice how another data field appears at the top of the page showing the bearing and distance from your boat to the cursor along with the lat lon of the cursor 4 Press the key to remove the cursor and recenter your boat on the map display As you become more familiar with the cursor you ll see that the map display actively scrolls or pans letting you explore areas around the world even outside of your current G chart coverage and create waypoints and routes Wherever you move the cursor pressing Ell once will return the map to your present position Now that you have a feel for how the cursor works lets move on and see how the GPSMAP 230 works on the water To help you practice using the Map Page and other features we ve stored a practice route in the receivers permanent memory so you can see exactly what you ll experience when you re navigating with your new GPS chartplotter Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receivers steering guidance and map dis
76. map scrolling and may go off the display screen you may not be able to see your pre sent position When the cursor is stationary a fixed coordinate position will appear in the posi tion field Note that the distance and bearing will change as the boats position changes e Whenever you zoom in cursor mode the cursor will be centered on screen To return to position mode press the EI key MAP PAGE D Map Modes ew 237v 015 0 29 cos 2377 se 5 0 BRE 237a pis 0 31 cos 237a se 5 0 d N 2375 0 29 H032 37 568 de R RA 0 A Position mode on inland water cartography B Cursor mode on inland water cartography 24 SECTION MAP PAGE Using the Cursor SNR NaS MARK POSITION 001 e N 39 34 910 WOS2 38 433 A To create a new waypoint at the cursor move the cursor to the desired position and press EDIT ENTER B The create new waypoint page will appear where you may change the waypoint name symbol and comment before saving the waypoint Using the Cursor The cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world even outside of your current G chart cov erage As you pan past the edge of the current map display the screen will actively scroll forward to provide continuous map coverage To move the cursor 1 Press the keypad to move the cursor in an up down left or right direction As you move the cursor the
77. mariners warning will appear asking you to read and acknowledge important information regarding the proper use of electronic charts To acknowledge the mariner s warning 1 Press the key A message alert and prompt will also appear to ask you to select an initialization method To view a message 1 Press the GB key 2 Press the S key again to return to the previous page GETTING STARTED Initialization Welcome To The GARMIN GPSMAP230 Software Version 4 03 Internal Database 2 00 Copyright 1996 1999 GARMIN Corporation Internal Database 2 01 Copyright Navionics Corp WARNING The electronic chart is an aid to navigation designed to facili tate the use of authorized gov ernment charts not to replace them Only official govern mariners contain all informa tion needed for the safety of navigation and as always the user is responsible for their prudent use Press ENTER to acknowledge l4 1 i The welcome page will be displayed while the unit performs a self test Confirm the mariner s warning before start ing navigation Remember that the electronic chart is designed as a supplement to local government charts not as a replacement The select initialization window will appear with the select from map option highlighted GETTING STARTED Initialization 1 Press to initialize the receiver from the built in worldwide map The Map Page will appear prompt
78. ms for use with the GPSMAP system For a list of the available GPSMAP datums see Appendix D The default set ting is WGS 84 Velocity Filter allows you to select the GPSMAP s response time to changes in track or ground speed Three settings are available automatic on or off The auto default setting will monitor the changes in your current track and speed and adjust the receivers response time automatically The on setting allows you to manually enter a response time up to 240 seconds Selecting a higher setting may be desirable in slow speed applications with frequent changes in track VELOCITY FILTER n ea secs To enter a user defined velocity filter value 1 Highlight the Velocity field and press Select the On option and press gpa 2 Highlight the time value field 3 Press EB 4 Enter a value in seconds up to 240 and press to confirm SETUP MENUS ni Navigation Setup NAVIGATION SETUP NAVIGATION SETUP POSITION FORMAT POSITION FORMAT hddd mm mmm hddd mm mmm NAVIGATION UNITS Nautical nm kt ft DEPTH UNITS Feet HEADING Auto Mag Var E004 CDI SCALE STEER TO oH Center Auto On Y FILTER Auto A CAUTION Using the incorrect map datum can seriously effect the accuracy of your GPS receiver The GPS datum should always match the datum of the local chart you are using If no datum informa tion is indicated on the charts you are using contact the chart manu
79. na connectors Cut this section from panel Clearance for G Chart Installation and Removal Mounting template provided in box Figure 1 Figure 2 69 70 SECON APPENDIX j B Wiring amp Specifications DGPS corrections are accepted in RTCM 104 v 2 0 format through the NMEA In BROWN harness lead The GARMIN GBR 21 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the GPSMAP system Other receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used but may not correctly display status or allow tuning control from the GPSMAP unit Connecting the Power Data Cable The power data cable connects the GPSMAP 230 to a 10 40 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices including an external alarm The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections PIN 1 red 10 40 volts DC PIN 2 black Ground PIN 3 blue NMEA out 10 40 volts DC PIN 4 brown NMEA in RXD l Autopilot PIN 5 white No connection NMEA Device RXD PIN 6 green No connection Brown GBR 21 PIN 7 yellow Alarm low Beacon Blue Receiver Alarm Relay The following formats are supported for connection to up to 3 NMEA devices e NMEA 0180 NMEA 0182 e NMEA 0183 version 1 5 Approved sentences GPBWC GPGLL GPRMB GPRMC GPXTE GPVTG GPWPL GPBOD Proprieta
80. nates Time i E 23 18 38 SIM Status Bar GETTING STARTED j Marking A Position ARRS MARK POSITION 1 Anchor N 32 18 373 W122 00 000 gt EI A i A The mark position page will automatically assign a default three digit name for each waypoint which can be changed at any time to an alphanu meric name containing up to six characters B Acomplete set of waypoint symbols allows you to mark inland and offshore waypoints with a cus tom icon for fast waypoint recognition To mark your present position 1 Press the key The mark position page will appear with a default three digit waypoint name and symbol 2 Use the keypad to highlight the waypoint name field 001 and press EB 3 Press the LEFT ARROW of the keypad to clear the name field MARK POSITION DOC 4 l 4 Use the keypad to enter the name DOCK using the UP and DOWN arrows to select each letter and the RIGHT arrow key to advance to the next character position If you make a mistake and select an incorrect character simply use the LEFT arrow key of the keypad to backspace the cursor and correct the entry 5 Press to confirm the name 6 The field highlight will advance to the symbol field Press to access the waypoint symbol page 1 Use the keypad to highlight the ANCHOR symbol 8 Press to confirm the symbol 9 Press again to confirm the DONE prompt and save the waypoint The waypoint
81. nish and enter review mode or EB to return to the main page sequence ROUTES SECTION Creating a Route On Map OPTIONS SEE CREATE NEW WAYPOINT 001 s Activate Route MAP POSITION MAP POSITION Invert Route o i i 4 Edit On Map g i Edit As Text W087 05 337 Clear Route Copy Route Deactivate Route A The route options page provides access to the GPSMAP 230 s route functions B Use the arrow pointer and EDIT ENTER to add waypoints to the route The create waypoint page will appear whenever you have selected a position that is not already stored as a waypoint 4 40 SECTION ROUTES Reviewing amp Editing Routes On Map 0l SKI COVE N 3813 123 SKI__ N 3813279 H092 43 913 253 1 35 H092 44 901 TWEEN A To move a route waypoint select the Move option and press EDIT ENTER B Move the arrow cursor to the new waypoint posi tion and press EDIT ENTER to confirm Once a route has been created on the map and the key has been pressed to finish the map display will automatically enter the route review mode The arrow pointer will be replaced by the map cursor located at the last route way point The route edit mode allows you to review and modify the route displayed through a pop up window menu for each waypoint You may also use the cursor to select an individual route leg and insert a new route waypoint To edit a route waypoint 1 Use the cursor to highlight the desir
82. nt position coordinates manually from a chart etc or by referencing its bearing and distance from a stored waypoint or your present position Mark Key The GARMIN GPSMAP 2305 key lets you quickly capture your present position or cursor or navaid position in order to create a new waypoint You must have a valid position fix to mark your present position To mark your present position 1 Press the key The mark position page will appear with a default three digit name for the new waypoint 2 To accept the waypoint with the default name symbol and comment the date and time of creation press to confirm the Done prompt 3 To enter a different name symbol or comment highlight the appropriate field and press the key 4 After entering and confirming your changes move the field highlight back to the Done prompt and press Gay WAYPOINTS B Using the MARK Key TAB E MARK POSITION Ei 0071 N 39 48 082 HOSe 30 949 Append To Route Done ee 148 ois 7 385 cos deg se 50 MARK POSITION NAV AID N 41718324 005 075 557 W080 29 181 ENIN 7 n y SHENANG R 5 vag N 39 WO92 31 796 The MARK key may also be used on the Map Page to mark the cursor position or an on screen navaid To mark a navaid select the desired navaid with the cur Append To Route sor The GPSMAP 230 will use the navaid text shown on the cartography as the i Use Map Posn default comment To ma
83. o measure the BRG DIS between two points 1 Highlight the Measure BRG DIS option and press XJ An on screen pointer will appear on the map display at your present position B The Maximize Map option will eliminate the 2 Move the cursor to the desired reference point the point that you data fields and show full screen cartography want to measure from and press Gay 3 Move the cursor to the point that you want to measure to The bearing and distance from the reference point will be displayed at the bottom left of the data window 4 Press the key to finish 26 E Configure the Map allows you to determine what chart features are displayed on a particular map scale to prevent excessive clutter The map configuration page features an on off grid with a list of chart features down the left side The zoom scales are displayed across the top of the grid with the chart scale currently in use also indicated The far left scale setting represents all map scales 64 nm and above A check mark in a grid box indicates that the chart feature listed will be displayed at the corresponding scale Individual grid boxes may be turned on and off through a popup scale window while entire rows may be controlled by using the map configuration options page accessible through the E key To use the map configuration grid 1 Use the keypad to select the desired map item and press E A popup window will appear with the current set
84. o set the waypoint s new position and to return to the waypoint defin ition page To rename the selected waypoint 1 Highlight the Rename Waypoint option and press EB 2 Enter the new waypoint name and press 3 3 Press to confirm the Yes prompt To delete the selected waypoint 1 Highlight the Delete Waypoint option and press E3 2 Press to confirm WAYPOINTS SENON Waypoint Definition Page Options MOVE WAYPOINT BUOY N 43 18 855 093 2 14 H077 41 533 OPTIONS Edit Wpt On Map Rename Waypoint Delete Waypoint A To review or edit a waypoint on the map display select the Edit Wpt On Map option B To move the selected waypoint press EDIT ENTER Use the arrow keypad to select the new position and press EDIT ENTER to finish 39 SECTIO WAYPOINTS b Waypoint Submenus amp I Nearest Waypoints MAIN MENU NEAREST WAYPOINTS Nearest Waypoints WAYPOINT BRG DIS Proximity Waypoints Create Waypoint o 493 0 245 Waypoints 002 Xx 191 2 255 Routes 003 e 192 2 29 Track 004 aL 1975 2 94 Trip amp Fuel Planning RAMP 060 7 39 gU DE COVE 023 10 7 Navigation Setup FISH 9 025 71 35 Timers amp Alarms FUEL amp O24 11 7 Input Output BEACH i 024 11 9 SIM 1 1 System Setup A The Menu Page features four waypoint submenus B The nearest waypoint list continuously updates to show the nine nearest waypoints to your present position
85. oints Proximity Overlaps Another Prox Wypt The alarm radius specified over laps the area specified for another proximity waypoint RAM has Failed The random access memory has failed and the unit is not operable Take your unit to an authorized GARMIN service center for repairs ROM has Failed The unit s permanent memory has failed and the unit is not operable Take your unit to an authorized GARMIN service center for repairs Received Invalid Waypoint A waypoint was received during upload transfer that has an invalid identifier Receiver has Failed A failure in receiver hardware has been detected If this message persists do not use the unit and take it to an authorized dealer for repair Route Already Exists The route number you are trying to copy to is already used Route Does Not Exist The route number you are trying to use or copy is not defined Route is Full You have attempted to add more than 30 waypoints to a route Route Memory is Full You have attempted to create more than 20 routes Route Waypoint was Deleted A route waypoint entered does not exist in the database and has been deleted from the route APPENDIX ny Messages RTCM Input has Failed DGPS data being received has been lost You are no longer receiving the beacon signal Searching the Sky The GPSMAP 230 is searching the sky for almanac data Stored Data was Lost All waypoints routes and almanac data has been lost due to int
86. plays We ve already seen how to use the key to store our present position so its time to move on to the fun part going to a destination The key located on the left side of the keypad above the key is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint or a route to navigate The key can be used in three primary ways Pressing once displays a list of all waypoints in memory from which you can select a single destination waypoint Pressing followed by the E key provides a list of GOTO options that lets you start a TracBack M route select a destination waypoint from the nearest waypoints list select a stored route to navigate or cancel the current GOTO destination Pressing twice allows you to select an on screen waypoint navaid or cursor position as a destination directly from the map display For our simulated trip we re going to select the preprogrammed tour route the second method which will automatically place our vessel at the first route way point This will also give us an idea of how the E key is used throughout the GPSMAP 230 system to provide context sensitive options and functions Lets give it a try by activating the practice route stored in memory for navigation 1 Press I The waypoint list page will appear if we were selecting a single waypoint to navigate to rather than a route we would highlight the waypoint and press Gz 2 Press CB to display the context sensitive options available for the GOTO fun
87. r VMG velocity made good TRN turn angle to wpt e CTS course to steer To change a data field X LT 328 016 1 Highlight the Change Data Fields option and press EB SOG Speed Over Ground COO Course Over Ground 2 Highlight the field you want to change and press Gu a HE Et Tne Nav amp Nearest Wpts dde nudo st Time tereute Nav amp Nearest Wpts 3 Select the desired data field option and press 3 ETA Est Time of Arrival P XTK Cross Track Error a a VAKG Velocity Made Good A TN Tn No Waypoints Configure Highway allows you to select what waypoints are shown on the CTS Course To Steer highway display Four options are available p oa 0155 9 50 SIM SIM 2h Nav amp Nearest Waypoints all route and nearest waypoints displayed Nav Waypoints only waypoints in the active route will be displayed Active Waypoint only the active waypoint will be displayed No Waypoints no waypoints will be displayed A Ten data options are available for each data field on the Navigation Page The digital crosstrach To configure the highway display error option is especially useful to display the exact distance you are off course in feet miles or meters 2 Select the desired option and press E3 1 Highlight the Configure Highway option and press E3 B To select what waypoints appear on the graphic Restore Defaults resets all navigation
88. r list of all waypoints currently stored in memory From the waypoints list you may review edit rename or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints The total number of stored and available waypoints is displayed at the top of the waypoints page with the stored waypoints arranged in numerical alphabetical order and listed in two columns in the center of the page To scroll through and review the waypoint list 1 Highlight the Waypoints option from the Main Menu Page and press Gg 2 Use the keypad to scroll through the list in the desired direction 3 Press to review the highlighted waypoint 4 Press to return to the list To delete an individual waypoint from the list 1 Use the keypad to highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press CJ 2 Press GES 3 Press the key to confirm the deletion warning To delete the entire waypoint list 1 Press the QJ key to select the options window 2 Highlight the Delete All User Wpts option and press ES 3 Use the keypad to highlight the YES prompt and press to confirm Going to a Destination The GPSMAP 230 provides four ways to navigate to a destination GOTO GOT0 MOB SECTION MOB TracBack and route navigation The most basic method of selecting a destination is the GOTO function which desti d estination is the unction which lets you select a waypoint as your desti GOTO Destination nation and quickly sets a direct course from your presen
89. r of the total memory used and the individual functions to clear the track log and start a TracBack route To delete the track log 1 Highlight the Delete Track option and press Egg A confirmation page will appear 2 Highlight the Yes prompt and press to confirm 3 Press GB to return to the main page sequence Congratulations You ve now gone through the basic operation of the GARMIN GPSMAP 230 Your new digital chartplotter is a powerful tool with many advanced features not covered in the Getting Started Tour For detailed instruc tions on using these features or performing a specific task please refer to the quick reference guide or the appropriate reference section of this manual GETTING STARTED Track Submenu amp Clearing the Track Log i TRACK TRACK RECORD MODE INTERVAL RECORD MODE INTERVAL Resolution Wrap Resolution DELETE ALL TRACK Hote This will TOTAL MEMORY USED 1 delete all track points INTERVAL VALUE 824 Delete Track Are You Sure Start TracBack NO A The GPSMAP 230 s track page lets you clear the track log and start a TracBack route B To delete the track log confirm the warning page by highlighting the YES prompt and pressing EDIT ENTER GETTING STARTED Power Off GARMIN To turn the GPSMAP 230 off 1 Press and hold the key for about 3 seconds until the screen is blank Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPSMAP 230 navigation system We hope
90. r will begin to acquire satellites From the Satellite Page you may also quickly adjust the screen contrast and back lighting To adjust the screen contrast 1 To increase the screen contrast press the right arrow of the keypad 2 To decrease the screen contrast press the left arrow of the keypad 3 Press the key to finish The GPSMAP 2305 three level screen backlighting is controlled with key and may be adjusted at any time from any page To turn on and adjust the backlighting 1 Press the repeatedly until the backlighting is at the desired level off 1 2 or 3 GETTING STARTED Power On amp Screen Contrast 3D Navigation 3D Navigation A The screen contrast may be adjusted from the Satellite Page by pressing the ARROW KEYPAD Press EDIT ENTER to confirm changes B Whenever the screen backlighting is on a bulb icon will appear in the status bar at the bottom of every GPSMAP 230 page GETTING STARTED i Satellite Page amp Simulator Mode START SIMULATOR Warning Do not use this mode for navigation Are You Sure Md NO Main Menu page ee p A To start the simulator confirm the simulator warning Simulator mode should never be used for actual navigation B Whenever the GPSMAP 230 is in simulator mode a Setup Simulator and an Exit Simulator option will appear on the options page Status Field 3D Navigation Horizontal Accuracy gt Satellite Sky Vie
91. rder to either prevent losing the route the next time a TracBack route is activated or save a modified version of an existing route without losing the original A To delete all waypoints from a selected route highlight the Clear Route option and press To copy a route EDIT ENTER 1 Highlight the Copy Route option and press IJ The selected route will appear as the copy from route and the first open storage route will appear as the copy to route B Once a route is cleared all waypoints are removed from the route They are still stored in memory however 2 Press to confirm If you d like to change the route number that is being copied or the open route which is being copied to highlight the appropriate field and press E3 select the new route number and press B Deactivate Route stops navigation of the route you are currently navigating 52 I Active Route Page SECTION ROUTES Active Route Page 9 i Active Route WAYPOINT DIS DIVE gt REEF WRECK FISH n ur s m il Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 230 system the active route page will appear in the main page sequence The active route page shows each waypoint of the active route with the waypoint name desired track cumula tive distance and ETE or ETA for each waypoint from your present position The soe current destination waypoint the active to waypoint is marked with an arrow CEE ate
92. reset the simulator to steer the desired course automatically select the Auto COG setting from the options page B The highway scale can be set to a 1 4 1 2 1 2 or 4 nm mi km range with the ZOOM keys GETTING STARTED i Active Route amp Main Menu Page OPTIONS SETUP SIMULATOR Invert Route coG Activate Route o T Edit On Map User 015 TI Clear Route k T Copy Route 9o o gt T Change Data Fields E N 35 05 005 Restore Defaults HO76 24 676 Deactivate Route ALTITUDE Setup Simulator 1103 Press MEHU to see the Press GOTO to Main Menu page select destination A To stop navigating the active route select the Deactivate Route option and press EDIT ENTER B Use the left arrow key to clear the SOG field and press EDIT ENTER to confirm Now that you ve seen the four main pages lets review the active route page which appears in the main page sequence whenever you are navigating a route 1 Press the GES key The active route page shows each waypoint of the active route in sequence with the waypoint name distance and estimated time enroute to each waypoint dis played As you navigate the route the active route list will be automatically updat ed indicating the next destination waypoint The active route page also provides quick access to many route activation edit ing and copying functions you ll use most often like inverting and deactivating the active route Lets
93. rk the cursor or navaid position with the key 1 Use the keypad to move the cursor to the desired position or navaid 2 Press the key 3 Highlight the Use Map Posn or the Use NAVAID Posn option and press EB 4 To accept the waypoint with the default name symbol and comment the date and time of creation press to confirm the Done prompt 5 To enter a different name symbol or comment highlight the appropriate field and press the key 6 After entering and confirming your changes move the field highlight back to the Done prompt and press EA A To create a waypoint at an on screen navaid move the cursor over the desired navaid B Press the MARK hey and select the Use Navaid Posn option Press EDIT ENTER to finish 35 36 SECTIO WAYPOINTS b Creating Waypoints On Map amp By Text ES WAYPOINT e CREATE NEW WAYPOINT RAMP DIV 3 N 39 49 740 N 4T 19 324 W092 32 189 W080 29 181 GOOD PARKINGI BRG 1485 pis 0 416 Done A Once a position has been selected on map the create new waypoint page will appear Here you can change the waypoint name symbol or com ment before saving the waypoint B To create a waypoint by text entry start by entering the new waypoint s name Creating Waypoints On Map Waypoints may also be quickly created from the map display which allows you to point and shoot at any map position to create a new waypoint To cr
94. route edit options page provides access to a variety of functions which can be used to review activate invert or edit the route as text and adjust the map view of the selected route To display the route edit options 1 Press GED To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press 3 The following options are available Edit As Text allows you to modify a route by text entry To edit a route by text entry 1 Highlight the Edit As Text option and press Gg The text edit page will appear show ing a list of all route waypoints with the desired track and distance of each leg dis played 2 Select the route waypoint you want to review or change and press Egg A pop up menu with four route editing options will appear To review the selected waypoint 1 Highlight the Review option and press E3 ROUTES rj Route Edit Mode OPTIONS 4 Activate Route Invert Route Center On Vessel Center On First Wpt A A new route waypoint may be inserted into any route leg by pointing to the new waypoint or position and pressing EDIT ENTER B The Edit As Text option allows you to review and modify waypoints by text data entry 49 SECTION ROUTES Editing Routes amp Route Editing Options ROUTE EDIT 01 COVE SKI COVE SKI COVE N 38 13 068 ad OPTIONS ie 208 7 0 445 HWH092 43 454 5 OPTIONS rj Edit As Text PA 7 Activate Route P Invert Route ES Center On V
95. route the coaxial cable either through or out side the antenna mount The BNC connector on the coaxial cable can be removed and the coaxial cable shortned to ease installation If the BNC connector is removed it must be replaced with a new BNC connector 6 Mounting the GPSMAP 230 Unit SECTION APPENDIS The GPSMAP 2305 water resistant case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station The unit comes with a mounting bracket and a h Installation gimbal mount to allow surface or overhead mounting When choosing a location 7 for the display unit make sure you consider the following conditions There should be at least a 3 7 5 cm clearance behind the case to allow connection of the antenna and power data cables The unit should not be mounted where it is exposed to excessive temperatures for extended periods see page 71 You should provide adequate clearance for the G chart cartridge to slide out completely The mounting surface should be heavy enough to support the unit and protect it from excessive vibration and shock For flush mounting make sure the flat panel is between 0 04 and 0 30 1 0 to 7 6 mm thick if you intend to use the cam lobe built into the mounting bracket To surface mount the GPSMAP unit 1 Place the gimbal mount in the desired location 2 Mark and drill the four mounting holes for the fastener you are using Note that the GPSMAP 230 may also be used with a Johnny R
96. rrival at a destination Estimated Time Enroute ETE The time remaining to your destination at your present speed Grid A coordinate system that projects the earth on a flat surface using square zones for position measurements Ground Speed SOG The velocity you are traveling relative to a ground position Latitude A north south measurement of position perpendicular to the earth s polar axis Longitude An east west measurement of position in relation to the Prime Meridian an imaginary circle that passes through the north and south poles Position An exact unique location based on a geographic coordinate system Turn TRN The difference and direction in degrees between the bearing to your desti nation and your course over ground The TRN value is used to indicate what direction and how many degrees to turn to get back on course oEG HOT j E 18 HPPENDIA Glossary Universal Time Coordinated UTC The time of day at the prime meridian 0 longi tude in Greenwich England Universal Transverse Mercator UTM A grid coordinate system that projects global sections onto a flat surface to measure position in specific zones Velocity Made Good VMG The speed you are traveling in the direction of the desti nation Waypoint A specific location saved in the receivers memory ACTIVE TO WAYPOINT 4 ACTIVE FROM WAYPOINT The chart below gives an approximate UTC time of
97. ry sentences PGRMM PGRMZ alt PSLIB beacon receiver control input e NMEA 0183 version 2 0 Approved sentences GPGGA GPGLL GPGSA GPGSV GPRMB GPRMC GPRTE GPWPL GPBOD Proprietary sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM map datum PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon rec control input GPSMAP 230 Specifications PHYSICAL APPENDIX SECTION Case Gasketed Construction n Wiring amp Size TOSHLI Wx2or D Specifications 19 18 cm x 19 56 cm x 6 53 cm Weight 2 0 Lbs 907 Kg Temperature Range 5 to 158 F 15 to 70 C PERFORMANCE GPSMAP 230 Receiver 12 channel PhaseTrac12 Acquisition Time Approx 15 seconds warm Approx 45 seconds cold Approx 5 minutes AutoLocate WARNING A 9 minutes Search the sk pp a Seay The temperature range for the GPSMAP 230 is 4 to Update Rate second continuous 158 F 20 to 70 C Extended exposure to temper Position Accuracy 1 5 meters 3 16 ft atures exceeding this range in storage or operating 15 meters 49 ft RMS conditions may cause failure of the LCD screen This Velocity Accuracy 0 1 knot RMS steady state 90 knots max type of failure and related consequences are NOT Dynamics Performs to specification to 6g3 covered by the manufacturer s limited warranty POWER Input 10 40v DC Usage 10 watts max Specifications subject to change without notice With optional GARMIN GBR 21 Beacon Receiver Input Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS
98. s To steer the boat 1 Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrows of the keypad Notice that as you get off course the highway and waypoint pointer move to give you graphic guidance to get back on course The base of the highway display also serves as a graphic course deviation indicator CDI relative to the scale set ting shown at the bottom right of the page The scale setting represents the total distance or the width of the base of the highway display The default graphic highway setting is 1 4 nm but can be set for a 1 2 1 2 or 4 nm range To change the highway scale display 1 Press the MI or EB key OUT to increase IN to decrease the scale The Navigation Page data fields may also be configured to display any of ten different navigation values Lets change the VMG field to crosstrack error to pro vide a digital readout of the distance we re off course To change a data field 1 Press the C key to display the Navigation Page options 2 Highlight the Change Data Fields option and press Z9 The field highlight will now appear in the top left data field the BRG field 3 Use the keypad to move the field highlight to the VMG field and press Gay 4 Highlight the XTE option and press E and press to finish GETTING STARTED Using the Navigation Page OPTIONS Change Data Fields a0 Configure Highway E Restore Defaults Setup Simulator TOUR4 Auto COG TOUR ETE YMG 0444 SIN amp j A To
99. s 10 E Done Done Enter the bearing from the reference waypoint to the new waypoint in the BRG field Enter the distance from the reference waypoint to the new waypoint in the DIS field 3 30 SECTION WAYPOINTS Reviewing amp Editing Waypoints WAYPOINT WAYPOINT RAMP e RAMP e N 39 40 721 N 39 40 721 WO92 29 074 WO92 29 074 CRTD 16 53 DEEP DROPOF d 712 APR 98 BRG 162 pis 9 997 A The waypoint definition page will appear when ever a waypoint is selected from the map or a waypoint list B A 20 character custom waypoint comment may be assigned to every waypoint The default com ment is the date and time of creation Reviewing amp Editing Waypoints By Text Once you have created and stored a waypoint it may be modified reviewed renamed or deleted at any time through the waypoint definition page The way point definition page is available for any stored waypoint by highlighting the desired waypoint from the map display or selecting it from any waypoint list and pressing the G8 key To access the waypoint definition page 1 Use the keypad to highlight the desired waypoint on the map display or any way point list 2 Press to display the waypoint definition page From the waypoint definition page you may change the waypoint symbol position coordinates or the waypoint comment for the selected waypoint To change the waypoint symbol 1
100. s cause harmful interference the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit Consult an autho rized dealer or other qualified technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for class B digital devices for home or office use Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The GPSMAP 230 contains no user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations Designed for detailed electronic charting and simple operation the GARMIN GPSMAP 230 is a powerful navigation device that can help guide you in water ways around the world Precision Performance 7 High contrast 4 level gray LCD screen PhaseTrac12 receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites simultaneously for fast accurate positioning Differential Ready just add the optional GBR 21 beacon receiver for better than 10 meter accuracy e Gasketed case for use in exposed locations Advanced Navigating and Plotting e 250 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments Bu
101. s route edit map with your vessel in the center of the display Center On First Wpt redraws route edit map with the first route waypoint in the center of the display Deactivate Route stops navigation of the route currently selected To exit the route edit mode and return to the route list page press the EI key Route List Page SECTION The GPSMAP 2305 route list page displays all the routes currently stored in ROUTES memory in numerical order with the route number and comment displayed Route 9 00 is always reserved for the TracBack route while routes 1 20 serve as storage Route List Page routes route 20 is stored as the GPSMAP tour route which may be deleted at any time From the list you may enter your own 16 character route comment and select a specific route for activation editing or other management functions To enter a custom route comment 1 Highlight the desired route and press Gg ROUTES 2 Press the left arrow key of the keypad to clear the comment field i 3 Use the keypad to enter the new route comment and press EB aR Once you have selected a route from the route page additional functions for that Edt As Text Clear Route route are available from the route options page Cony bote To display the route options 1 Press GED To select a menu option 1 Highlight the desired option and press E23 A The route list page displays each route stored in memory along with a 16 character
102. scale setting as well as the sta tus information described on page 17 GETTING STARTED Map Page BRE Ad DIS 1 22 Be 343a Per 0 6111 cos 3432 sos 22 0 TOURS N 35 01 287 343 1 23n H076 25 085 A To select an on screen waypoint simply move the cursor over the desired waypoint The waypoint navaid name and position along with the bearing and distance from your present position will be displayed B The map page can also be configured to display additional data fields and a graphic course devia tion scale or compass See page 26 for more on map options GETTING STARTED i Using the Map Cursor BRG 4 DIS cos OGG sos 717 0 Cere W re oQ o0 N 35 00 A Whenever the cursor is active the bearing and distance of the cursor from your present position will appear in a pop up data window B To remove the cursor and recenter your vessel on the map press the QUIT hey Using the Map Cursor Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor Controlled by the keypad the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations mark and edit waypoints and routes and review position data of on screen navaids and waypoints To get a feel for using the Map Page and using the cursor try the following exercise 1 Use the ME key to set the map scale to the 64 nm setting Your boat should be near the center of the
103. se the unit to it s fullest potential The Reference portion is divided into sections that provide detailed instruc tions on the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 230 This allows you to concentrate on a specific topic quickly without reading through entire por tions of text that you may not need An Appendix section concludes the manual with specific information needed for custom setup trouble shooting and indexing INTRODUCTION Preface WARNING The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized govern ment charts not replace them Only official gov ernment charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for the safety of naviga tion and as always the user is responsible for their prudent use Vi INTRODUCTION Packing List Before installing and getting started with your unit please check to see that your package includes the following items If any parts are missing please see your GARMIN dealer immediately Standard Package GPSMAP 230 Unit External Antenna and 30 cable Power Data Cable Mounting Bracket and Knobs e Owners Manual Quick Reference Card Optional Accessories G chart Electronic Chart Cartridges e PC Kit usa RE m i run ii Cap bilities W ATE ANNU cose debe de REPORTE a iii iv Prelace Packing DISE o ossis ene ann OU v vi Table of Contents Keypad Usage
104. se to 64 n m see Appendix D for a built in coverage map with more detailed coverage available through the use of G chart data cartridges see Section 10 for installing and using G chart cartridges The GPSMAP 230 will display cartography as long as there is chart information available for the range you ve selected Map coverage will conform to the following conditions e When the selected zoom range is covered by either the internal database or a G chart data cartridge cartography will be displayed When the selected zoom range is covered by both the internal database and a G chart cartridge cartography will be displayed using the data with the best resolution e When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the chart in use by up to two settings overzoom cartography will be displayed The display will not show any filled landmass areas and an Ovr Zm warning will appear in the scale field The lat lon grid will also be turned on regardless of the map configuration setting When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the chart in use by more than two settings all cartography will be replaced by a track plot display and a No Map warning will appear in the scale field The lat on grid will be displayed regardless of the map con figuration setting Additional caution should be used while navigating in trach plot mode MAP PAGE D Selecting Map Scales era QOO 51s 716 0 ses 200 prs 16 0 cos
105. t Waypoints Track Trip amp Fuel Planning System Setup Navigation Setup Timers amp Alarms Input Output A The waypoint category options on the Menu Page are described in the Waypoints section on pages 34 42 B The routes category options are described on pages 41 54 33 SECTION WAYPOINTS b Creating Waypoints amp MARK Key ats MARK POSI 001 e GPS POSITION GPS POSITION N 39 48 085 WOS2 30 949 A The MARK hey is used primarily to mark your present position but it can also be used to mark the cursor or a navaid position from the map page B The marh position page also allows you to add the new waypoint to the end of any route If you re heading out without a planned route you can create a series of waypoints along the way with the marh hey and save them to an open storage route When you re ready to head bach 34 simply invert the route to get bach see page 51 Creating and Using Waypoints The GARMIN GPSMAP 230 stores up to 250 alphanumeric waypoints with a user defined icon and comment available for each waypoint Waypoints can be created using three basic methods key used primarily for marking your present position the key also provides options that allow you to select a map or navaid position from the map display On Map allows you to define a new waypoint position from the map dis play using the cursor e Text Entry allows you to enter a new waypoi
106. t position The key can be used in three ways from a list of waypoints directly from the map display and from a list of GOTO options Pressing the key once displays a list of all waypoints in memory from which you can select a single destination waypoint To activate a GOTO from the waypoint list 1365 1 Press the key ALL WAYPOINTS 2 Select a waypoint and press E MAP N 3 o 5 1 Selecting a GOTO On Map 4 WO95 10 870 Pressing the key twice allows you to graphically select an on screen way point navaid or cursor position as a destination A graphical GOTO may be used 1 nep to select one of three options from the map display an existing waypoint an on Different Wet CELE screen navaid or a cursor position If you are selecting a navaid or a new position A e ae as the GOTO destination the GPSMAP 230 will automatically create or move the a sof waypoint named MAP at the navaid or map position A Press GOTO once to select a destination from a list To activate a GOTO from the map display of waypoints 1 Press the key twice 2 To select an existing user waypoint highlight the waypoint on screen and press EB 3 To select a navaid highlight the navaid on screen and press 9 The GOTO NEW B Press GOTO twice to select a destination waypoint with the map cursor If you are not selecting an existing waypoint as your destination a new way WAYPOINT page will appear displaying the navaid position as a
107. tance G chart cartridges are not waterproof should not be exposed to moisture or excessive static charges and should be stored in the anti static bag supplied with the cartridge To remove a G chart cartridge 1 Open the cartridge door 2 Grasp the card at the bottom groove and pull firmly 3 If your GPSMAP is on a confirmation tone will sound when the G chart cartridge has been removed Using G chart Cartography SECTION G GHARTS Once a G chart cartridge has been inserted the map coverage outlines for the Using G chart cartridge will automatically appear on screen Keep in mind that the display will not automatically scroll to the map area or zoom to a level where you can see the coverage outlines If you do not immediately see the outlines scroll the cursor to the broad geographic area covered by the chart and zoom out to another map scale Cartography The large outlined box shown is the main chart which serves as the boundary area for the entire cartridge The small outlined box inside the main box are sub charts which provide more detailed coverage of the area indicated To view the mu NIS Ld detailed cartography of any subchart scroll the cursor to the subchart outline and iger e use the IB key to zoom in to smaller range scales If the map outlines still do not 1 appear check the Map Outlines setting on the map options page to make sure Se nape they are set to appear see page 26 CHARLES
108. te a TracBack route If there are not enough available waypoints in memory to create a TracBack route you will be alerted with a waypoint memory full message and the receiver will use available waypoints to create a route with an emphasis on the track log closest to the destination If the track log interval is set to the Time option the route may not follow your exact path keep the interval set to resolution for best performance If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip the TracBack will draw a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed If the changes of direction and distance of your track log are very complex 30 waypoints may not accurately mark your exact path The receiver will then assign the 30 waypoints to the most significant points of your track and simplify segments with fewer changes in direction Whenever a TracBack route is activated the receiver will automatically erase any tempo rary waypoints e g TOOT that are not contained in routes 1 20 If there are temporary waypoints stored in routes 1 20 the receiver will create any new temporary waypoints using the first three digit number available Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user defined route The GARMIN GPSMAP 230 system lets you create and store up to 20 reversible routes numbered 1 20 with up to 30 waypoints each Routes can b
109. ted information from at least three satellites the flashing data satellite icon on the status bar will quit flashing and remain solid and the GPSMAP 230 is ready for use Now that the unit is initialized lets turn the unit off and then begin the Getting Started Tour To turn the GPSMAP 230 off 1 Press and hold the key for about 3 seconds until the screen is blank GPSMAP 230 Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPSMAP 230 is a powerful electronic charting navigating system that provides detailed chart coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the map display This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode Once you re familiar with the main pages and functions of the unit refer to the reference sec tion for instructions on performing specific tasks and functions The Getting Started Tour assumes that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized and you have not changed any of the default unit settings If you have changed any settings position formats units of measure etc the descrip tions and pictures in the tour may not match your configuration To turn the GPSMAP 230 on 1 Press and hold the key until the power tone sounds The welcome page will appear while the unit conducts a self test 2 Once the self test is complete press the key to acknowledge the mariner s warning The Satellite Page will appear and the receive
110. ters or fathoms The default setting is feet Heading lets you select what reference is used in calculating heading information You can select to reference automatic magnetic variation true north grid heading or user magnetic variation The default setting is automatic A The GPSMAP 230 will also display position coor dinates in eight grid formats B To enter a user magnetic variation select the To enter a user magnetic variation User Mag Var option and enter a direction and 1 Highlight the Heading field and press EJ Select the User Mag Var option and press value in the variation field EA 2 Press to access the variation field and use the keypad to enter the desired variation Press to confirm CDI Scale provides a list of six CDI scale settings for the map page CDI 0 10 0 50 1 0 default 5 0 10 0 and 25 0 miles or kilometers The scale represents 60 the distance from the center of the scale to either end of the scale CDI Steer To allows you select a steer to center or steer to D Bar orientation for graphic steering guidance The steer to center selection displays your position as the vertical line on the scale and your desired track as the center of the scale The steer to D Bar option displays your position as the center of the scale with the desired track as the vertical line The default setting is steer to center Map Datum provides a list of the available map datu
111. tings displayed 2 Use the keypad to highlight the scale you want to change 3 Press to change the on off setting 4 Press to finish To turn an entire row on or off 1 Use the keypad to select the desired map item 2 Press the GEM key 3 Select the Enable Row or Disable Row option and press Gg The map configuration page also allows you to set the moving map display to a North Up Track Up or Desired Track Up orientation To change the map orientation 1 Use the keypad to highlight the Orientation field and press EA 2 Select the desired setting and press EA MAP PAGE T Map Configuration Map Item 64 Scale 1 8 Geo Names Havaid Text Depth Shallow Depth Deep Lat Lon Grid Waypoints Waypt Hames Active Rte Trk National Hwy Local Hwy Local Road Road Labels Orientation North Up SIM 1 SECTION bd Calibrate the Map W Set Map Colors Ac Restore Defaults Ha Road Labels Orientation North Up SIM A The map configuration grid allows you to define what items appear on the display at each map scale B To turn an entire row on for the selected map item highlight the Enable Row option and press EDIT ENTER 2 20 SECTION MAP PAGE Map Configuration amp Map Colors Hala Seale AF CREATION 39e N 39 45 987 3732 H092 30 8918 AREA ER NS Lai Disable Row WilCalibrate the Map EE Wil Set Map Colors a Ac Restore Defaul
112. ts Ha Dr Du Lo Press MENU to see the p G11 A Main Menu page North Up Orientation Select Position amp Press ENTER SIM 2j A To calibrate the map highlight the Calibrate the Map option and press EDIT ENTER B A satellite icon will remain on the map to indi cate the GPS position while the boat marker will move to reflect the calibration changes CAUTION The map calibration function should never be used to attempt corrections to Selective Availability errors The map configuration options page also features a map calibration function that allows you to calibrate the map display your exact physical surroundings or to cor rect data from older charts Before using the map calibration function check to make sure that your map datum selected on the GPS matches the datum on the chart you are using see page 61 To calibrate the map display you must know exactly where you are and understand that the correction is generally valid only in a limited range from the point of correction Map calibration should only be performed while the vessel is not moving and should never be used to attempt SA corrections which can degrade accuracy up to 330 100 meters The maximum correction is 16 400 feet 5000m To calibrate the map 1 Select the Calibrate the Map option and press EB 2 Use the keypad to move the arrow cursor from the satellite position indicated by the satellite icon to your exact
113. ur This will allow you to complete the Getting Started Tour in 10 15 minutes A data field at the top of the page will now display the bearing and distance to the second route waypoint To get started lets enter a speed for our vessel which we can do from the Setup Simulator listing on the options page The setup sim ulator page is also available from any other page in the main page sequence To enter a boat speed 1 Press the EB key to display the map options page 2 Use the keypad to select the Setup Simulator option and press Ga 3 Once the setup simulator page appears press to access the SOG field 4 Use the keypad to enter a speed of 60 knots 5 Press to finish and EJ to return to the map display Once a speed has been entered you ll notice that the map will begin to move slowly keeping your boat centered on the display To get a better view of whats going on zoom in to a closer map scale 1 Press the MB key to select the 16 nm scale You ll now have a clearer picture of the route we are navigating along with an outline only presentation of the surrounding shoreline Because the usable range of the built in database is only valid to 64 nm scale we no longer have full cartog raphy available Keep in mind that whenever you do exceed the usable range of the built in database or the G chart cartridge in use the range field will display OVR ZM or NO MAP to indicate that you should exercise e
114. vide access to the various system navigation alarm and interface settings of the GPSMAP 230 The system setup submenu is used to select the operating mode date and time for mats tone preferences backlight timeout display contrast and the display language Operational Mode lets you select between normal operation and simulator mode The GPSMAP 230 s system only pretends to track satellites in simulator mode and should not be used for actual navigation Waypoints and routes created in simulator mode are saved in memory and are available for use in normal mode Time Offset provides a data entry field to enter the time difference between UTC time and the local time See Appendix F for a list of time offsets When entering a time offset be sure to select a positive or negative offset Note that entering an off set will not automatically display local time The local setting from the Date Time Selection submenu must be selected Local UTC lets you choose to display the date and time in UTC Greenwich Mean Time time or local time offset from UTC time The default setting is local with a 0 SETUP MENUS SECTION offset If you are boating in the United States be sure to enter a negative time indi cator in front of the appropriate time offset for your location System Setup amp System Setup Options Tone Selection lets you select an audible tone to sound for either messages and keystroke confirmation the default setting m
115. w Dilution of Precision Ps Signal Strength Indicators Status Bar The GPSMAP 2305 Satellite Page provides a visual reference of satellite acqui sition and receiver status with a signal strength bar graph and a satellite sky view in the center of the page Each page of the GPSMAP 2305 system also features an options page which gives you access to other functions and features that relate to the specific page you are viewing To get a feel for how the options pages work lets put the GPSMAP 230 into simulator mode To place the GPSMAP 230 in simulator mode 1 From the Satellite Page press the IJ key The options page will appear displaying a menu of options and functions for the Satellite Page 2 Use the UP or DOWN arrow of the keypad to highlight the Start Simulator option and press EB 3 Press the key to confirm the simulator warning Once the simulator has been started the status field at the top of the page will display a Simulating Navigation status and you re ready to continue the rest of the tour Keep in mind that the GPSMAP 230 does not track satellites in simulator mode and should never be used for actual navigation All the waypoint and route planning done in simulator mode will still be retained in memory for future use 70 9 1103 POSITION m Ew se N o n 40 m coe S08 e X cos soa ae pa 015 22 0 a 014 22 0 m a E TRP ALT N_35 06 6311 WO76 24 497 23 18 38 SIM
116. xtreme caution using the cartography data See page 25 and 66 for more information on map scales and using G chart detailed cartography Now that we re zoomed in a little closer to our route we can pan ahead of our vessel with the cursor to review and create on screen waypoints and navaids Try moving the cursor to select the TOURI waypoint just use the keypad to move the cursor as close as possible to the waypoint to move the cursor in small increments try a series of short key presses Once the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint you ll notice that the waypoint symbol and name will become highlighted and the data field at the top of the page will display the waypoint name the range and bearing from your present position and the coordinates for the waypoint WAYPOINT TOURS e N_35 01 287 W076 25 085 GPSMAP TOUR REF WPT BRG 095 pis 922m To review the waypoint page for a selected waypoint 1 Press the key 2 To return to the Map Page press again The cursor can also be used to create new waypoints right from the map display To create a new waypoint using the cursor 1 Use the keypad to move the cursor as close as possible to the following position N 35 02 129 W 076 26 106 use the data window to verify the cursor position 2 Press the key to capture the cursor position 3 Use the key to highlight the waypoint symbol field 4 Press to access the symbol page 5 Press t
117. ypoint or navaid Each data field may be configured to dis play any one of ten data options The data window may also be changed to dis play additional data fields a graphic compass tape or a CDI scale The status bar at the bottom of the page displays the map scale currently in use Map Modes The map display uses the cursor keypad and a set of hard keys to control most map display functions The Milland keys combined with the keypad let you select zoom ranges and move the cursor Two basic map operating modes position mode and cursor mode determine what cartography is shown on the map display Position mode pans the cartography to keep the present position marker within the display area while cursor mode pans the cartography to keep the cursor within the display area The GPSMAP system will always power up in the position mode with your vessel centered on the map display Whenever sufficient map coverage is not available to keep the boat centered the boat icon will move toward the edge of the display e If the boat icon attempts to go off the display the zoom level may need to be adjusted to keep cartography on screen Whenever the keypad is pressed the GPSMAP 230 will enter cursor mode In cursor mode e The cursor can be moved over the map display using the keypad e Whenever the cursor reaches the edge of the display the map will scroll forward under the cursor Keep in mind that the boat icon will move with the
118. ypoints A new waypoint may also be created without knowing position coordinates by entering its range and bearing from an existing waypoint or your present position The GPSMAP 230 will then calculate the position coordinates for you using the reference selected WAYPOINT DIVE e N 39 49 740 W092 32 189 REF WPT AMP BRG 148 pis 0 22m Done To create a new waypoint using a reference waypoint 1 Select the Create Waypoint option from the Main Menu Page and press EB 2 Enter the name icon and comment for the new waypoint 3 Highlight the reference waypoint field and press B 4 Enter the name of the reference waypoint using the keypad or press E to select the waypoint from the nearest list waypoint list or map display Leave the reference field blank to use your present position 5 Press to begin entry of the bearing from your reference waypoint to the new way point position Enter the bearing and press B 6 Press to begin entry of the distance from your reference waypoint to the new way point position Enter the distance and press ES The position for the new waypoint will automatically be calculated 7 Highlight the Done prompt and press to finish WAYPOINTS coron Creating a Waypoint by Reference WAYPOINT WAYPOINT DIVE e DIVE N 39 49 740 N 39 30 143 WOSe 32 189 WO92 32 051 CRTD 17 52 712 APR 9B REF WPT REF WPT RAMP RAMP o BRG OSFA DIS 0 29 BRG 3443 pr

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