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GPS 100 AVD
TM
PERSONAL NAVIGATOR
OWNER'S MANUAL
GARMIN
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GPS 100 AVD TM Personal Navigator OWNER'S MANUAL
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© 1992 GARMIN, 9875 Widmer Road, Lenexa, KS 66215 Printed in Taiwan. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy- ing and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify
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PREFACE GARMIN thanks you for selecting the industry’s first high performance, full TM featured Personal Navigator . The GPS 100 represents our commitment to provide you with a portable navigation unit that is versatile, extremely accurate, and easy to use. We are confident you will enjoy using your unit for many years to come. The GPS 100's rugged construction and quality components offer the reliability demanded by the harshest operating environments. It may be used in marine, aviation, an
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CAUTION The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is under development and is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 100 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, and therefore become unsafe. Use the GPS 100 at your own risk. To reduce the risk, carefully review and understan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE 1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 100 1-1 1.1 GPS 100 Capabilities 1-1 1.2 Aviation Database 1-2 1.3 Basic Package 1-3 1.4 Optional Accessories 1-4 1.5 Operational Modes 1-5 2 GETTING STARTED—GPS 100 FUNDAMENTALS 2-1 2.1 Keypad Operation 2-2 2.2 Entering Data 2-4 2.3 Viewing Messages 2-5 3 INITIALIZATION 3-1 4 WAYPOINTS 4-1 4.1 Waypoint Definition 4-2 4.2 Creating Waypoints 4-3 4.3 Using Waypoints 4-5 4.4 Using Waypoints by S
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7 ROUTES 7-1 7.1 Navigating Using Routes 7-2 7.2 Route Catalog 7-3 7.3 Editing Routes 7-4 7.4 Activating Routes 7-5 7.5 Deleting Routes 7-7 7.6 Closest Point of Approach 7-7 TM 8 AutoStore 8-1 9 TRIP PLANNING 9-1 9.1 Trip Planning 9-1 9.2 Fuel Planning 9-2 9.3 Density Altitude/TAS 9-3 9.4 Wind Aloft 9-4 9.5 Vertical Navigation Planning 9-5 10 DATE AND TIME FUNCTIONS 10-1 10.1 Date and Time 10-1 10.2 Alarm Clocks 10-2 10.3 Event Timers 10-3 10.4 Sunri
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12 ADVANCED FEATURES 12-1 TM 12.1 Building Routes Using AutoStore 12-1 12.2 Parallel Offset Navigation 12-2 12.3 Course To Steer (CTS) 12-3 12.4 Vertical Navigation 12-4 12.5 Closest Point of Approach 12-5 13 MESSAGES 13-1 14 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 14-1 14.1 Specifications 14-1 14.2 Aviation Rack Operation 14-2 14.3 Aviation Interface Setup 14-3 14.4 Pre-Flight Checkout Procedure 14-3 14.5 Marine/Mobile Electrical Wiring (Optional) 14-4 14.6 Gimbal Bracket Installation (Optiona
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 100 1.1 GPS 100 CAPABILITIES The GPS 100 provides a host of powerful capabilities which were previously unavailable or found only in much larger and more expensive systems: TM · Performance: State-of-the-art MultiTrac receiver tracks up to eight satellites while providing high receiver sensitivity, fast first fix, and continuous navigation updates. · Portability: Goes where you go - on land, sea, or in the air. The built- in simulator allows you to plan
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· Multi-purpose Alarms: Dual alarm clocks and timers allow the GPS 100 to watch the clock for you. Arrival, anchor drag, CDI, and hazard alerts help you safely navigate your craft. · Offset navigation: The offset navigation feature allows you to traverse your route a fixed distance left or right from a defined course. · Interfaces: Interface with marine or aviation autopilots and graphical plotters. Down load waypoints and routes to your PC for permanent record. We encourage you to read thi
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The GPS 100 AVD database may be updated by a GARMIN authorized service center on a one-time basis or every 28 days by subscription service. Contact GARMIN or your local GARMIN aviation dealer for more information on GPS 100 AVD database updates. 1.3 BASIC PACKAGE Your GARMIN GPS 100 AVD basic package includes: · GPS 100 AVD Unit · Rechargeable Battery Pack · 115V/230V Battery Charger · Aviation Installation and Antenna Kit · Owner's Manual · Quick Reference Card · Warranty Card Aviation Operat
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1.4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following optional accessories are available for your specific needs: · Portable Antenna · Magnetic Mount Antenna · Marine/RV Remote Antenna Kit · Marine/Mobile Mounting Kit · Personal Computer Kit · Carrying Case · AA Size Battery Pack · Data Transfer Cable (unit-to-unit) Handheld Operation: A portable antenna is available for handheld operation. In order to track GPS satellites, the unit must be situated with the antenna pointed straight up and should not be bloc
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antennas and Loran-C couplers, are readily available from your local marine accessories dealer. A Magnetic Mount Antenna Kit is available for temporary attachment of the GPS 100 antenna to a metallic surface. This kit includes a remote weather- proof antenna and 10 feet of low-loss antenna cable. Personal Computer Kit: A Personal Computer Kit is available for real-time track plotting/map generation and downloading of almanac, waypoints, and routes. Perform satellite visibility computations and
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If your GPS 100 is powered by the battery charger or a battery pack, you may select one of four operational modes: Normal mode offers continuous position updates as if you were using an external power source. The GPS 100 will typically operate 8 hours on a single pack of alkaline batteries, or 5 hours using the rechargeable battery pack. Battery Saver mode, suitable for most applications, offers position updates that adapt to your needs while extending battery life. The GPS 100 will typically
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CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED — GPS 100 FUNDAMENTALS The front panel consists of a 3- line, 22- character LCD display and 21 keys. Both the display and keypad are illuminated for your convenience while operating in the darkness. Flashing “M” character for new mes- sages; steady “M” if messages remain on the Message page after you view them. No “M” character if no messages. Information displayed on the LCD is commonly referred to as a “page”. Notice the “M” character in the upper right-hand corner of
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Cursor on Alpha Numeric Field Numeric Field Confirmation Field Cursor on Cyclic Field The area of the page with light characters and dark background is called the cursor. The cursor may be moved to locations on the page called fields. A field is a group of characters treated as a single unit of information which allow you to enter data. You will encounter four types of fields. Numeric fields accept numbers. For example, you will enter the time in a numeric field. Alphanumeric fields accept n
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Pressing the MSG key allows you to view messages. (See Section 2.3 and Chapter 13 for more details.) Pressing the GOTO key allows you to activate the GOTO function, which will set an instantaneous course to any waypoint. (See Chapter 6 for more details.) Pressing the AUTOSTO key allows you to capture your present TM position on an instantaneous basis. The AutoStore function also allows you to place the waypoints in a route. (See Chapter 8 for more details.) Pressing the SET key sel
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Pressing the CLR key erases information in the cursor field. If the cursor is over a cyclic field, pressing the CLR key will toggle through several available options. If the cursor is over a confirmation field, pressing the CLR key indicates rejection. Pressing the ENT key completes the process of data entry. If the cursor is over a confirmation field, pressing the ENT key indicates your approval. 2.2 ENTERING DATA The GPS 100 features a keypad feedback tone which will sound each time you pr
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(Note: Some fields allow only letters and no numbers. For example, the hemispheric designation for latitude is either an “N” for North or “S” for South. If you wish to enter an “N” for North, press the 5 key, which is also labeled with the letter N. The GPS 100 will automatically display “N” for you.) To change a cyclic field... · Press the CLR key. To indicate approval on a confirmation field... · Press the ENT key. To indicate rejection on a confirmation field... · Press the CLR key. 2.3 V
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Certain messages will remain on the Message Page after being viewed. If this occurs, the Message Annunciator will be in view but will not flash. If no messages exist on the Message Page, the Message Annunciator will not be visible and the message page will appear as illustrated below. Refer to Chapter 13 for a complete list of GPS 100 messages. 2-6
