Garmin GPSMAP 230 User Manual

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Section 3: Map Page...22-29Map Page Overview & Data Window .

Section 8: Routes ...47-54Creating a Route On Map . . . . . .

INTRODUCTIONKeypad UsageMPJGOTQIHRScrolls the main pages in sequence and returnsdisplay from a submenu page to a main page.Captures your present posit

1GETTING STARTEDInitializationInitializing the ReceiverThe first time you power up your new GPSMAP 230 is an important step in get-ting the best possi

ABThe select initialization window will appear, with the ‘select from map’ option highlighted.1. Press Tto initialize the receiver from the built-in w

ABGPSMAP 230 Getting-Started TourThe GARMIN GPSMAP 230 is a powerful electronic charting/navigating systemthat provides detailed chart coverage and co

ABThe GPSMAP 230’s Satellite Page provides a visual reference of satellite acqui-sition and receiver status, with a signal strength bar graph and a sa

5GETTING STARTEDPage Sequence & Position PageThe Satellite Page is one of four main pages used in the GPSMAP 230’s system.All four pages are linke

ABTo mark your present position:1. Press the Mkey. The mark position page will appear, with a default three-digitwaypoint name and symbol.2. Use the R

ABThe GPSMAP 230’s Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selec-table display of navigation data and a built-in worldwide database to 64

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ABUsing the Map CursorWorking from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of thecursor. Controlled by the Rkeypad, the cursor is

ABGoing to a DestinationGPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them usingthe receiver’s steering guidance and map displays.

ABA data field at the top of the page will now display the bearing and distance tothe second route waypoint. To get started, let’s enter a speed for o

ABOnce the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint, you’ll notice that the waypointsymbol and name will become highlighted, and the data field at the top of

ABNow that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’s move on to the nextpage of the GPSMAP 230 system, the Navigation Page:1. Press the Jkey.Th

AB13GETTING STARTEDUsing the Navigation PageWhenever the GPSMAP 230 is in simulator mode, you can adjust your speedand course from the Navigation Page

AB14Now that you’ve seen the four main pages, let’s review the active route page,which appears in the main page sequence whenever you are navigating a

ABAs you’ve seen, the GPSMAP 230’s main pages provide vital status, position,navigation and map information. The last page we’ll cover in the tour is

To turn the GPSMAP 230 off:1. Press and hold the Pkey for about 3 seconds, until the screen is blank.Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPSMAP 230 navi

ABSatellite PageThe GPSMAP 230 Satellite Page provides a visual reference of various receiverfunctions, including current satellite coverage, receiver

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ABReceiver Status, EPE & DOPReceiver status is indicated at the top of the page, with the current estimatedposition error (EPE) and dilution of pr

ABSatellite Page OptionsThe GPSMAP 230’s Satellite Page features a context-sensitive options page thatprovides access to functions and features relati

Position PageThe GPSMAP 230 Position Page shows you where you are, what direction youare heading and how fast you are going. The top of the page featu

ABPosition Page OptionsThe GPSMAP 230’s Position Page features a context-sensitive options page thatprovides access to functions and features relating

ABGPSMAP 230 Map PageThe GPSMAP 230’s Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electroniccartography, plotting and navigational data. The map disp

ABMap ModesThe map display uses the cursor keypad and a set of hard keys to control mostmap display functions. The Iand Hkeys, combined with the Rkeyp

ABUsing the CursorThe cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world (even outside of your cu

ABSelecting Map ScalesThe map display has 16 available range scales from 1/8th to 4096 n.m. (1/4 to7500km). The map scale is controlled by the Iand Hk

ABMap Page OptionsThe GPSMAP 230 Map Page is designed to be a flexible tool that can be cus-tom-tailored to your exact navigation needs. The map optio

AB• Configure the Map?— allows you to determine what chart features are displayedon a particular map scale to prevent excessive clutter. The map confi

CAUTIONThe GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solelyresponsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject

ABThe map configuration options page also features a map calibration function thatallows you to calibrate the map display your exact physical surround

AB• Setup Page Display?— allows you to specify the number of fields displayed in thedata window section of the map page. A graphic compass tape or CDI

GPSMAP 230 Navigation PageWhenever a GOTO, MOB, TracBack or route has been activated, the GPSMAP230 will provide digital and graphic steering guidance

ABAs you head toward your destination, the highway will move to indicate yourprogress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on

ABThe following options are available for the Navigation Page:• Change Data Fields?— allows you to define the data displayed in any of the sixuser-sel

ABMain Menu PageThe GPSMAP 230’s Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, sys-tem, navigation, and interface management and setup menus. Th

ABCreating and Using WaypointsThe GARMIN GPSMAP 230 stores up to 250 alphanumeric waypoints with auser-defined icon and comment available for each way

ABThe MARK key may also be used on the Map Page to mark the cursor positionor an on-screen navaid. To mark a navaid, select the desired navaid with th

ABCreating Waypoints On MapWaypoints may also be quickly created from the map display, which allows youto “point and shoot” at any map position to cre

ABReference WaypointsA new waypoint may also be created without knowing position coordinates byentering its range and bearing from an existing waypoin

iiiINTRODUCTIONCapabilitiesDesigned for detailed electronic charting and simple operation, the GARMINGPSMAP 230 is a powerful navigation device that c

ABReviewing & Editing Waypoints By TextOnce you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be modified, reviewed,renamed, or deleted at any time t

ABWaypoint Definition Page OptionsThe waypoint definition page also features an options page that allows you toedit the selected waypoint on the map d

ABWaypoint SubmenusThe GPSMAP 230’s Main Menu Page features four waypoint submenus that letyou manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficien

ABProximity WaypointsThe Proximity Waypoints list lets you define an alarm circle around a storedwaypoint position, and can be used to help you avoid

ABCreate WaypointThe third waypoint submenu available from the Main Menu Page is the ‘CreateWaypoint’ submenu, which allows you to create a new waypoi

ABGoing to a DestinationThe GPSMAP 230 provides four ways to navigate to a destination: GOTO,MOB, TracBack and route navigation. The most basic method

ABGOTO Key OptionsThe GOTO options page provides a list of additional GOTO options that letyou start a TracBack route, select a destination waypoint f

ABMOB The GPSMAP 230’s man overboard function (MOB) lets you simultaneouslymark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situati

ABTo activate a TracBack route:1. Press the Gkey, followed by the Okey.2. Highlight the ‘Start TracBack?’ option and press T.Once a TracBack has been

ABRoutesThe last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. TheGARMIN GPSMAP 230 system lets you create and store up to 20 re

ivINTRODUCTIONWarrantyLIMITED WARRANTYGARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials andmanufacture for one year from t

ABOnce a route has been created on the map (and the Qkey has been pressedto finish), the map display will automatically enter the route review mode. T

ABThe GPSMAP 230’s 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 betw

ABTo insert a new waypoint before the selected route waypoint:1. Highlight the ‘Insert?’ option and press T.2. Enter the name of the new waypoint usin

ABRoute List PageThe GPSMAP 230’s route list page displays all the routes currently stored inmemory in numerical order, with the route number and comm

ABRoute List Page Options (cont.)• Clear Route?— allows you to clear all waypoints from the selected route.To clear the selected route:1. Highlight th

Active Route PageWhenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 230 system, the activeroute page will appear in the main page sequence. The active

Active Route Page OptionsThe following options are available from the active route page:• Invert Route?— activates the active route in reverse order a

ABTrack Log SubmenuThe Main Menu Page’s track submenu lets you specify whether or not to recorda track plot (an electronic recording of your path) and

A BTrip and Fuel PlanningThe GPSMAP 230’s trip and fuel planning submenu lets you plan and reviewdistance, fuel, and ETE/ETA information between any t

ABThe route planning mode lets you calculate the same planning information forany route stored in memory, in leg or cumulative leg, or route totals.To

vINTRODUCTIONPrefaceCongratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation sys-tems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 230 combines the prov

ABThe fuel and trip planning submenu also allows you to calculate the sunriseand sunset times for your present position or any waypoint for a selected

• Local/UTC lets you choose to display the date and time in UTC (Greenwich MeanTime) time or local time offset from UTC time. The default setting is l

ABNavigation SetupThe navigation setup submenu is used to select a variety of navigation informa-tion including: position format, units of measure, an

AB61• CDI Steer To allows you select a steer-to-center or steer-to-D-Bar orientation forgraphic steering guidance. The steer-to-center selection displ

Timers & Alarms SetupThe timer & alarms submenu is used to control various alarm/timer settings.• Timer sounds an alarm when an entered interv

Input/Output SubmenuThe Input/Output submenu lets you control interface settings for connectingexternal NMEA devices, a DGPS receiver, or a personal c

Using NMEA & DGPS Interface SettingsIf you are using an NMEA interface format, the NMEA format must be specifiedin the NMEA format field that will

Installing & Removing G-chart CartridgesThe GARMIN GPSMAP 230 system uses G-chart offshore or inland cartographyto display digital charts on-scree

Using G-chart CartographyOnce a G-chart cartridge has been inserted, the map coverage outlines for thecartridge will automatically appear on-screen. K

67SECTIONAAPPENDIXInstallationInstalling the GPSMAP 230The GPSMAP 180 must be properly installed according to the following instruc-tions to get the b

INTRODUCTIONPacking ListviBefore installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see thatyour package includes the following items. If

Mounting the GPSMAP 230 UnitThe GPSMAP 230’s water-resistant case is suitable for mounting in exposedlocations or at the nav station. The unit comes w

69SECTIONAAPPENDIXInstallationTo flush mount the GPSMAP 2301. Remove the four M5 screws from the back of the unit and remove the mounting bracket .2.

DGPS corrections are accepted in RTCM-104 v. 2.0format through the NMEA In (BROWN) harness lead.The GARMIN GBR 21 is the recommended beaconreceiver fo

GPSMAP 230 SpecificationsPHYSICALCase: Gasketed ConstructionSize: 7.55”H x 7.7”W x 2.57”D(19.18 cm x 19.56 cm x 6.53 cm)Weight: 2.0 Lbs (.907 Kg)Tempe

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 minut

Oscillator Needs Adjustment—The GPSMAP 230 has detected excessive driftin its internal oscillator, which may result in longer acquisition times. Take

Adindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali,Senegal, SudanAfgooye Afgooye- SomaliaAIN EL ABD ‘70 AIN EL ANBD 1970-Bahrain Island, SaudiArabiaAnna 1 Ast ‘65 Anna 1

Corrego Alegr Corrego Alegre- BrazilDjakarta Djakarta (Batavia)- SumatraIsland (Indonesia)Dos 1968 Dos 1968- Gizo Island (New Georgia Islands)Easter I

NAD27 Greenland North American 1927- Greenland (HayesPeninsula)NAD27 Mexico N. American 1927- MexicoNAD27 San Salvadr North American 1927- SanSalvador

Almanac Data—The satellite constellation information (including location and health ofsatellites) that is transmitted to your receiver from every GPS

viiGETTING STARTEDTable of ContentsForeword ...

Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)— The time of day at the prime meridian (0º longi-tude) in Greenwich, England.Universal Transverse Mercator- (UTM)— A

79SECTIONFAPPENDIXTime OffsetsThe chart below gives an approximate UTC time offset for the variouslongitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more

80SECTIONGAPPENDIXLoran TD PositionFormatWhen creating new waypoints using Loran TD coordinates you must setthe correct loran chain number and seconda

81SECTIONHAPPENDIXIndexAAlarm Setup 62Anchor Drag Alarm 62Antenna Installation 67Arrival Alarm 62AutoLocate 1-2,18BBacklight Level 3Beacon Receiver Se

82SECTIONHAPPENDIXIndexKKeypad Tone 59Keypad Usage viiiLLanguage Setup 59Local Time Offset 59Loran TD Positon Format 80MMagnetic Variation 60Main Menu

Reviewing Routes 48Route Comments 51Route Planning Mode 57Stopping Route Navigation 14SSatellite Acquisition 2,17-18Satellite Sky View 17Signal Streng

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