Garmin GPS 152 User Manual

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viiiIntroduction“How To” IndexThe list to the right is provided to help you quickly fi nd some of the more important procedures you will use on your ne

1Getting StartedKeypad UsageOUTINPAGEAlways press and release a key to perform its primary function. Pressing and holding the ENTER/MARK or NAV/MOB ke

2Getting StartedSelecting OptionsHow To Select Options and Enter DataBefore moving ahead into the features of the GPS 152, you will need to learn basi

3Getting StartedEntering DataNaming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefi ned requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and

4Initializing the ReceiverGetting StartedThe GPS 152’s keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient selection of navigation options and dat

5Getting StartedInitializing the Receiver,To graphically initialize the GPS 152:1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press UP or DOWN on th

6Getting StartedPower On/Screen ContrastGPS 152 Getting Started TourThe GARMIN GPS 152 is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides conven

7Getting StartedBacklighting/Simulator ModeTo turn on and adjust the backlighting:1. Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear. 2.

8Getting StartedMain Pages/Map PageThe GPS 152’s system displays fi ve main pages: the Map Page, Compass Page, Highway Page, Active Route Page and Num

9Getting StartedMap CursorThe Map Page CursorWorking from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Controlled by t

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10Getting StartedMarking WaypointsMarking WaypointsTo mark your present position:1. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until the ‘New Waypoint’ window app

11Getting StartedUsing the NAV/MOB KeyGoing to a DestinationGPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver’

12Getting StartedSimulated TourSimulated TourTo activate the practice route stored in memory for navigation:1. Press NAV/MOB. The option list page wi

13Getting StartedReviewing/CreatingMap WaypointsYou’ll now have a clearer picture of the route you are navigating. Press the IN key to zoom in to the

14Getting StartedCompass/Highway PagesNow that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’s move on to the GPS 152 navigation pages by pressing th

15Getting StartedHighway/Active Route/Numbers PagesTo stay on course, simply steer toward the center of the highway or “keep it on the road”. The fou

16Getting StartedData Fields/Main Menu PageData fi elds on the main pages (except the Active Route Page) may also be confi gured to display any of 28 di

17Getting StartedDeleting Track Logs/Powering Off UnitTo select the Track submenu tab:1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Trk’ tab on the Main

18ReferenceMap PageMap PageThe GPS 152’s Map Page provides a display of plotting and navigational data. The unit is preloaded from the factory with a

19ReferenceMap Page CursorAs you move the cursor, the distance and bearing from your present position to the cursor will be displayed in the data wind

iIntroductionPreface andRegistrationPrefaceCongratulations on choosing one of the easiest-to-use fi xed-mount GPS trackplotters available! The GARMIN

20ReferenceCreating Waypointswith the Map Page CursorThe cursor may also be used to create new waypoints directly from the map.To create a waypoint wi

21ReferenceMap Page OptionsMap Page OptionsMany features of the GPS 152 are menu driven. Each of the main pages has an options menu, allowing you to

22ReferenceMap Page Options• Measure Distance — allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display.To measure th

23ReferenceMap Page Options• DIST TO NEXT – Distance to next waypoint• ELEVATION – Elevation (altitude) above/below MSL (Mean Sea Level)• ETA AT DEST

24ReferenceMap Page Options• Confi gure Map — jumps to the Map tab of the Main Menu, allowing you to confi gure the map display to your preferences, inc

25ReferenceMap Page OptionsFollowing are details on each of the settings in the Map setup fi le tabs:General Tab Detail — Most, More, Normal, Less

26ReferenceMap Page Options/Compass PageMap Setup Menu OptionsFrom the map setup page, you can access the following menu options: • Restore Defaults —

27ReferenceCompass Page/Highway Page,The bearing pointer and/or compass ring may point in various directions when you are stationary or at very low sp

28ReferenceHighway PageTo change the highway perspective scale:1. Press the IN or OUT key to select the desired setting.The GPS 152’s Highway options

29ReferenceActive Route Page/Numbers PageActive Route PageWhenever you activate a route in the GPS 152 system, the Active Route page will show each wa

iiIntroductionFCC Compliance StatementFCC ComplianceThe GPS 152 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR H

30ReferenceCreating WaypointsCreating WaypointsThe GARMIN GPS 152 stores up to 500 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defi ned icon and depth available

31ReferenceCreating Waypoints5. To enter an optional depth, highlight the “Depth” fi eld to the right of the position coordinates and press the ENTER/

32ReferenceCreating WaypointsTo create a new waypoint from a map feature:1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired map feature. 2.

33ReferenceEditing WaypointsReviewing and Editing WaypointsOnce you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be modifi ed, reviewed, renamed, moved o

34ReferenceEditing WaypointsOn the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit pages, you may also delete the selected waypoint, view the waypoint on the map, a

35ReferenceWaypoint Lists)‘By Name’ Waypoints ListThe ‘By Name’ submenu of the Waypoint tab displays a master list of all waypoints currently stored i

36ReferenceWaypoint ListsTo delete an individual waypoint from the list:1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press MEN

37ReferenceWaypoint ListsTo scroll through and review the ‘Nearest’ waypoint list:1. With the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘Wpt’ tab from the Main Men

38ReferenceWaypoint ListsTo add a proximity waypoint:1. On the Proximity submenu, press MENU. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Add Waypoint’ and pr

39ReferenceGoing to a DestinationGoing to a DestinationUsing the NAV/MOB key, the GPS 152 provides four ways to navigate to a destination: Go To Waypo

iiiIntroductionSoftware License Agreement/Warnings and Cautions,Software License AgreementBY USING THE GPS 152, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND

40ReferenceGoing to a DestinationGraphically Selecting a ‘Go To’A graphical ‘Go To’ may be used to select one of three items from the map display: an

41ReferenceTracBack NavigationTracBack Navigation (Follow Track)The second method of navigating to a destination is by using the TracBack feature. Tr

42ReferenceTracBack NavigationTo activate a TracBack using the NAV/MOB key:1. Press the NAV/MOB key, then highlight the ‘Follow Track’ option and pr

43ReferenceMOB:Man OverBoardMOBThe GPS 152’s Man OverBoard function (MOB) lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick respon

44ReferenceCreating RoutesCreating RoutesThe last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defi ned route. The GARMIN GPS 152 system lets

45ReferenceCreating RoutesTo create a route graphically from the Route Edit map page:1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page.2. Us

46ReferenceRoute List PageRoute List PageThe GPS 152 Route List page displays all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name

47ReferenceRoute Review PageTo delete all routes:1. From the Route List, press MENU.2. Highlight ‘Delete All’ and press ENTER/MARK. Highlight “OK” a

48ReferenceRoute Review PageOn the Route Review page, you may review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list:To review i

49ReferenceEditing RoutesTo review a route point:1. Highlight the ‘Review’ option and press ENTER/MARK. The Waypoint Review page will appear if the

ivIntroductionWarranty andSerial NumberLIMITED WARRANTYThis GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one ye

50ReferenceEditing RoutesThe GPS 152’s Edit on Map mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map cursor.To insert

51ReferenceEditing RoutesTo remove a point from a route:1. From the Route Review or Active Route pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the point

52ReferenceActive Route PageActive Route PageWhen you have activated a route in the GPS 152 system, the Active Route page shows each point (waypoint o

53ReferenceMain MenuMain Menu PageThe GPS 152’s Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and s

54ReferenceMain Menu:Track Tab • Units — Defi nes position format, datum, heading, and units of measure. • Com (Communication)— Has interfa

55ReferenceMain Menu:Track Tab• Interval — Defi nes the frequency for recording the track plot. Three interval settings are available: Time — Rec

56ReferenceMain Menu:Trip, Time and Pages TabsTrip Tab — Displays Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed, Total Average speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Tim

57ReferenceMain Menu:System TabMap Tab — See pages 24-26.Sys (System) Tab — Controls system setting for beeper, speed fi lter, languages, system mode,

58ReferenceMain Menu:Units TabUnits Tab — Defi nes Position Format, Map Datum, Heading, Distance, Speed, Altitude, Depth and Temperature. The following

59ReferenceMain Menu:Units Tab • Heading— lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from ‘Auto Mag

vIntroductionCapabilitiesDesigned for detailed electronic trackplotting capability, the GARMIN GPS 152 is a powerful device that can give you the navi

60ReferenceMain Menu:Com TabCom (Communication) Tab — Lets you control the input/output format used when connecting your GPS 152 to external NMEA devi

61ReferenceMain Menu:Com TabIf the ‘Garmin DGPS’ format is selected, additional fi elds are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver d

62ReferenceMain Menu:Com and Alarm TabsThe DGPS beacon transmitters are operated by the U.S. Coast Guard (or similar government agency in other countr

63ReferenceMain Menu:Celestial TabCeles (Celestial) Tab — Displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon phase, and the approximate sky view

6445°90° Outer ring - the horizonInner ring- 45° above the horizonCenter dot - 90° above the horizonMain Menu: GPS TabReferenceGPS Tab — Prov

65ReferenceMain Menu: GPS TabWAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolutely clear view of the sky and works best when there are no nearby obst

66 • 3D Navigation — At least four satellites with good geometry have been acquired and your position is now being calculated in latitude, lon

67The GPS 152’s GPS Tab features an options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the GPS Tab.To display the GPS Tab options

68ReferenceMain Menu:Tide TabTide Tab— shows a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station

69ReferenceMain Menu:Tide TabTo select the nearest tide station from you current location:1. From the “Tide” tab, press MENU, then using the ARROW KE

viPacking ListIntroductionBefore installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If

70Appendix ALoran TDLoran TD SystemLORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. T

71Appendix ALoran TD SetupTo set up Loran TD from the Main Menu:1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the “Units” tab and then the “Position Format” fi

72Appendix BTime OffsetsThe chart below gives an approximate UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check wit

73Appendix CMessagesThe GPS 152 uses an on-screen pop-up message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Press the ENTER key to acknowl

74Appendix CMessagesProximity Alarm Waypoint— You have entered the alarm radius for the proximity waypoint indicated.Proximity Overlaps Another Proxim

75Appendix DMap DatumsAdindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, SudanAfgooye Afgooye- SomaliaAIN EL ABD ‘70 AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain Island, Saudi

76Appendix DMap DatumsNAD27 Central North American 1927-Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua)NA

77Appendix ENavigation TermsAltitude— Height above mean sea level (MSL).Avg Speed— The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset

78Appendix ENavigation TermsOdometer— A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Off C

79Appendix FSpecifi cationsPhysical Specifi cationsSize: 5.0" W x 4.9" H x 2.5" D (13.4 x 12.5 x 6.1 cm) Weight: Less than 1 pound

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80Appendix GAntenna InstallationInstalling the GPS 152The GPS 152 must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best p

81Appendix GUnit InstallationMounting the GPS 152 UnitThe GPS 152’s compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the n

82Appendix GUnit InstallationThe GPS 152 with external antenna can be fl ush mounted on a fl at panel of .08-.52” thickness using the cam lobe feature o

83Appendix GWiring and InterfacingConnecting the Power/DataThe power/data cable connects the GPS 152 to a 10-40 volt DC system and provides interface

84Appendix HAdvanced NMEA SetupAdvanced NMEA Setup PageNMEA InterfaceIf you are going to interface the GPS 152 with another piece of equipment (such a

85Appendix IIndexAAccessories ...viAccuracy ...

86Appendix IIndexIInstallation ...80-83Interface Formats ...60I

87Appendix IIndex Inserting/Adding Points ...49-50 Inverting/Reversing ...51

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