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  • Page 1 GPS 152 gps trackplotter owner’s manual reference guide...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    GARMIN International, Inc., 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 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 Corporation, No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel.
  • Page 3 Introduction Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the easiest-to-use fi xed-mount GPS trackplotters available! Preface and Registration...
  • Page 4 NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Use the GPS 152 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’ s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use.
  • Page 5 GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship Serial Number 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.

  • Page 6: Capabilities

    • 500 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments • 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each • Uploadable Points of Interest (POI) up to 1 Megabytes of data using GARMIN’ s MapSource PC products • Coordinates: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Loran TD, plus 9 grids, including Maidenhead •...

  • Page 7: Packing List

    Introduction 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 contact your GARMIN dealer immediately. Packing List Standard Package: • GPS 152 Unit • GA 29 External Antenna and 30’ cable* •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......i-viii Going to a Destination ....36 Introduction Graphically .

  • Page 9: How To" Index

    GPS 152. Learn about the Map page ........8-9, 18 Pan using the map arrow .

  • Page 10: Section One: Getting Started

    Getting Started The OUT Key The OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) Keypad Usage The IN Key The IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) The ENTER/MARK Key ZOOM The ENTER/MARK key selects a highlighted menu option.
  • Page 11 Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPS 152 to fi t your requirements. You can use the ENTER/MARK key and ARROW KEYPAD to select options, enter names and numbers in data fi...
  • Page 12 Getting Started Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefi ned requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key. Entering Data To enter a name or number in a data fi eld: 1.
  • Page 13 GPS 152. Initializing the Receiver The fi rst time you power up your new GPS 152, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPS 152 is GPS 152 Self-Test Screen shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which will allow the receiver to “fi...
  • Page 14 Navigation’ during this process, it is not necessary to initialize the unit. The GPS 152 will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your region and should acquire a fi x within a few minutes. When viewing the ‘GPS’ tab on the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for each satellite in view will appear on the top middle of the page, with the appropriate satellite number under each bar.
  • Page 15 3. Press the ENTER/MARK key to fi nish. the contrast slider. The GPS 152’ s adjustable screen backlighting is controlled with the POWER key, and may be adjusted at any time from any page. The backlight can cycle through off, user-defi ned, and maximum...
  • Page 16 The backlight will now cycle through off, the user-defi ned, and maximum backlight levels by repeatedly pressing the POWER key. Each page and the Main Menu of the GPS 152’ s system also feature menu options, which gives you Press UP or DOWN on the access to other functions and features that relate to the screen you are viewing.
  • Page 17 Getting Started There are fi ve main pages used in the GPS 152’ s system. The fi ve main pages are the Map Page, Compass Page, Highway Page, Active Route Page and Numbers Page . All fi ve pages are linked together...
  • Page 18 (Since you’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 GPS 152’ s keypad and ENTER/MARK key are used for data Map Cursor Cursor Coordinates entry and changing the waypoint name and symbol.
  • Page 19 Getting Started To mark your present position: 1. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until the ‘New Waypoint’ window appears then release the Marking Waypoints key. The window will show a default three-digit waypoint name/number (001), symbol (dot), and position. You can leave the name as the auto-assigned number, but for this exercise, lets change the name to ‘DOCK’.
  • Page 20 For our simulated trip, you’re going to select a pre-programmed tour route using the fi rst method. This will also show how the MENU key is used throughout the GPS 152 system to provide tab style options and functions. Let’ s start by changing the position to where the practice route is located.
  • Page 21 Let’s give it a try by activating the practice route stored in memory for navigation: Getting Started 1. Press NAV/MOB. The option list page will appear. (If we were selecting a single waypoint to navigate to rather than a route, we could highlight the waypoint on the map, press NAV/MOB and then Simulated Tour press ENTER/MARK.) 2.
  • Page 22 Getting Started You’ll now have a clearer picture of the route you are navigating. Press the IN key to zoom in to the 2 nm scale. Now that you’ve zoomed in a little closer to your route, you can pan ahead of your vessel Reviewing/Creating with the cursor to review map items and create on-screen waypoints.
  • Page 23 Getting Started Now that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’ s move on to the GPS 152 navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. Compass/Highway The GPS 152 features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway. The Compass Page is Navigation Pages fi...
  • Page 24 a route), along with a pointer arrow which points the next waypoint and the compass track you are Getting Started heading. Use the Highway Page as your primary navigation page (in lieu of the Compass Page) when your main concern is following a defi ned course. Highway/Active Route/ If you get off course, the highway will move to give you graphic guidance to get back on course.
  • Page 25 As you’ve seen, the primary pages provide map, and navigation information. The tour’ s last page is types of data. the Main Menu page, which allows access to the GPS 152’ s waypoint, route and planning functions, as well as various operational and navigation setup features, and celestial and tide data.
  • Page 26 2. When the screen is blank, release the POWER key. The next section of the manual describes the pages and functions of the GPS 152 in detail. If you are unable to locate a specifi c option or function, please refer to the index on pages 80-82. Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS 152 navigation unit.

  • Page 27: Section Two: Reference

    Map Page Reference The GPS 152’ s Map Page provides a display of plotting and navigational data. The unit is preloaded from the factory with a worldwide database of cities greater than 200,000 in population and marine Map Page navaids, for the Americas only. It also plots your track and displays any routes and waypoints you create.
  • Page 28 Reference Using the Cursor The cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around Map Page Cursor the world. As you pan past the edge of the current map display, the screen will actively scroll forward to provide continuous map coverage.
  • Page 29 The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar to the other. Map Page Options Many features of the GPS 152 are menu driven. Each of the main pages have an options menu, allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special features Creating New Map Waypoint that specifi...
  • Page 30 Reference • Full Screen Map On/Full Screen Map Off — toggles between a Map Page without or with data fi elds on the map display. Map Page Options To maximize the map/show data fi elds: 1. Highlight the ‘Full Screen Map On’ option and press ENTER/MARK. The Map Page will now be maximized with no data fi...
  • Page 31 Reference • Change Data Fields — allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data fi eld used on the map display. The following options are available for the Map, Highway, Compass, and Numbers Page data fi elds: Map Page Options •...

  • Page 32: Map Page Confi Guration

    Reference To change a data fi eld: 1. From the menu, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Change Data Fields’ option and press ENTER/MARK. Map Page Options 2. Move the fi eld highlight to the data fi eld you want to change and press ENTER/MARK. 3.
  • Page 33 Orientation— North Up— fi xes the top of the map display to a north heading; Track Up— fi xes the Reference top of the map display to the current track heading; Course Up— fi xes the map so the direction of navigation is always “up”...

  • Page 34: Compass Page And Options

    Once you start moving, the pointer will be correct. The GPS 152’ s Compass Page features a menu page that provides access to data fi eld and simulator options. You may start and stop the simulator from this page. The data window, located on the right side of the page, provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data.

  • Page 35: Highway Page And Options

    1. Press the IN or OUT key to select the desired setting. The GPS 152’ s Highway options page allows you to defi ne the data fi elds and select which waypoints are displayed on screen. The data fi elds, located on the right side of the page, provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data.

  • Page 36: Numbers Page And Options

    21-23. Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPS 152 system, the Active Route page will show each Active Route Page waypoint of the active route, along with various, user-selectable types of data. For additional details on the Active Route Page, see page 48.

  • Page 37: Creating

    Reference Creating and Using Waypoints The GARMIN GPS 152 stores up to 500 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defi ned icon and Creating Waypoints depth available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods: • ENTER/MARK key– used primarily for marking your present position, the ENTER/MARK key also provides options that allow you to select a map position or map item from the map display.
  • Page 38 To mark a map item, select the desired map item with the cursor. The GPS 152 will use the map item text shown on the cartography as the default name. When selecting a map item, the option ‘Create Waypoint’ will appear in addition to a description of that point and its distance and bearing from your current position.

  • Page 39: Waypoints

    Reference Creating Waypoints By Text Entry Waypoints may also be created by manually entering a position’ s through the ‘Wpt’ tab on the Creating and Editing main menu page. Waypoints To create a new waypoint by manually entering its coordinates: 1.

  • Page 40: Editing Waypoints

    Reference From the Waypoint Edit page, you may change the name, symbol, position coordinates, or depth for the selected waypoint. Once the changes have been made, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER/MARK Editing Waypoints to save them. To change the waypoint name: 1.
  • Page 41 Reference Waypoint Submenus The GPS 152’ s Main Menu Page features three waypoint submenu tabs, ‘By Name’, ‘Nearest’, and Waypoint Options ‘Proximity’, that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and effi ciently. The submenu tabs also provide a continuously updated nearest waypoints list and a proximity waypoint alarm function that can be used to defi...
  • Page 42 Reference To display the waypoint menu options: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘By Name’ tab and press the MENU key. Waypoint Options To scroll through and review the waypoint list: 1. With the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘Wpt’ tab from the main menu page and then highlight ‘By Name’.

  • Page 43: Nearest

    Nearest Waypoint List Reference The second waypoint submenu list available from the ‘Wpt’ tab is the ‘Nearest’ list, which shows the ten nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position. The nearest waypoints Nearest/Proximity are continuously updated to your present position, and provide quick access to the closest points of Waypoint Lists safety in emergency situations.
  • Page 44 Reference To display the waypoint menu options: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘Proximity’ tab and press the MENU key. Proximity Waypoints To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Add Waypoint’ and press ENTER/MARK. The ‘Select Waypoint’...

  • Page 45: Going To A Destination

    Reference Going to a Destination Using the NAV/MOB key, the GPS 152 provides four ways to navigate to a destination: Go To Going to a Destination Waypoint, Follow Route, Follow Track (TracBack), and MOB (Man OverBoard) navigation. Once you are actively navigating, you will see a straight line that always runs from your current location to the destination.

  • Page 46: Graphically

    (roads, rivers, cities, navaids, etc..), or a new map point (non-map item). If you are selecting a map item as the ‘Go To’ destination, the GPS 152 will automatically use the name of the map item, but the point will not be stored in the waypoint list. See page 29 for creating waypoints using map items.

  • Page 47: Tracback

    Reference TracBack Navigation (Follow Track) The second method of navigating to a destination is by using the TracBack feature. The TracBack TracBack Navigation function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’ s memory, which will eliminate the need to store waypoints along the way.
  • Page 48 3. Choose either ‘Original’, which will navigate you from the end to the start of your trip, or ‘Reverse’, which will navigate you from the start to the end of your trip and press ENTER/MARK. Once a TracBack has been activated, the GPS 152 takes the track log currently stored in memory Default Total and divides it into segments.

  • Page 49: Mob

    Reference The GPS 152’ s Man OverBoard function (MOB) lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a MOB: position for quick response to emergency situations. Man OverBoard To activate the MOB function: 1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key or press the NAV/MOB key twice.

  • Page 50: Routes

    Reference Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defi ned route. The GARMIN GPS 152 Creating Routes system lets you create and store up to 20 reversible routes (numbered 1-20), with up to 30 waypoints each.

  • Page 51: Creating

    Reference To create a route graphically from the Route Edit map page: 1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page. Creating Routes 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Rte’ tab and press the MENU key to display the route options page.
  • Page 52 Route List Page Reference The GPS 152 Route List page displays all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. Once a route has been created, it can be activated and used for Route List Page navigation with the NAV/MOB key.

  • Page 53: Reviewing And Editing

    Route Review Page Reference Once you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you to review and modify the route displayed. Route Review Page To get to the Route Review page: 1. Press MENU twice, highlight the ‘Rte’ tab. Route 2.
  • Page 54 Reference Edit on Map— this option allows you to review and modify the route displayed through a pop-up window menu for each point (waypoint or map item) on a map page. You may also use the cursor to insert a new route point on a route leg, review the waypoint or map item. Editing Routes To edit the route on the map: 1.
  • Page 55 The GPS 152’ s route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg Reference using the map cursor. To insert a new point between two existing route waypoints: Editing Routes 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the leg you want to insert the new waypoint in (the route line will highlight and change to a dotted line when the leg is selected) and press ENTER/MARK.
  • Page 56 Invert— The Invert function will reverse the route you choose. This option is available from both the Reference Route Review and Active Route Pages. To invert a route: Editing Routes 1. From the Route Review or Active Route page, press MENU. 2.

  • Page 57: Active Route Page

    Reference Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPS 152 system, the Active Route page shows each Active Route Page point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, distance and choice of Course, ETA, Fuel (to point), Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise and Sunset at point location, or Time To point for each point from your present position.

  • Page 58: Main Menu Page

    “tab” format. The Main Menu page is available from any page in the GPS 152’ s system, and is accessed through the MENU key. See pages 2-3 for additional instructions changing settings and entering data.

  • Page 59: Track Tab

    • Map— sets up Map Page features, zooms, and text size. See pages 20-24. Reference • Sys—System tab defi nes beeper and simulator, restores setup, and displays software version. • Units— defi nes position format, datum, heading, and distance and speed units. Main Menu: •...
  • Page 60 Reference • Interval— defi nes the frequency at which the track plot is recorded. Three interval settings are available: Main Menu: Time— records track plot based on a user-defi ned time interval. Track Tab Resolution— records track plot based upon a user-defi ned variance from your course over ground.

  • Page 61: Trip, Time And Pages Tabs

    Reference Trip Tab— displays Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed, Total Average speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving Time, Total Time, and Odometer. You may reset the data by pressing MENU, Main Menu: then choosing from ‘Reset Trip’, ‘Reset Odometer’, ‘Reset Max Spd (speed)’, or ‘Reset All’ and pressing Trip, Time and Pages Tabs ENTER/MARK.

  • Page 62: System Tab

    The following options are available by pressing MENU from the “Sys” tab: • Restore Garmin Setup— restores ALL settings to Garmin’ s original setup values for the entire unit. • Software Version— displays the unit’ s software and internal serial number. For registering the GPS 152, use the printed serial number on the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 63: Units Tab

    (hddd°mm.mmm’). The following The Units tab settings will affect how navigation information additional formats are also available: is displayed on the GPS 152. When in doubt, seek assis- tance. • hddd.ddddd°— latitude/longitude in decimal degrees only If you are using a map or chart in conjunction with your •...
  • Page 64 Reference • Heading— lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from ‘Auto Mag Var’, ‘True’, ‘Grid’ and ‘User Mag Var’. ‘Auto Mag Var’ provides magnetic north heading references which are automatically determined from your current position. ‘True’ provides headings Main Menu: based upon a true north reference.

  • Page 65: Communication Tab

    Reference Com (Communications) tab— lets you control the input/output format used when connecting your GPS 152 to external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, another Garmin GPS Main Menu: 152, etc.. Eight format settings are available: Com Tab •...
  • Page 66 To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency: 1. With the unit set to ‘Garmin DGPS’ ’, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the “Beacon” fi eld and press ENTER/MARK.

  • Page 67: Alarm Tab

    Reference The DGPS beacon transmitters are operated by the U.S. Coast Guard (or similar government agency in other countries), which is responsible for their accuracy and maintenance. For DGPS transmitter Main Menu: problems or to fi nd the most updated list of frequencies and coverage areas, contact your local USCG Com and Alrm Tabs (or foreign equivalent), or see their web site at http://www.navcen.uscg.mil/.

  • Page 68: Celestial Tab

    Reference Celes (Celestial) Tab— displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon phase, and approxi- mate skyview location of the sun and moon. The moon phase will display the current visible portion of Main Menu: the moon as a light color. You may display this data for your current position, a position from the map, Celest (Celestial) Tab or a waypoint location.

  • Page 69: Gps Tab

    • Dark signal strength bars— the receiver has collected the necessary data and is ready for use. As soon as the GPS 152 has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fi x, the status fi eld will indicate a 2D or 3D status. The unit will then update the position, date...
  • Page 70 WAAs satellites will be numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your GPS 152. Initial reception of the WAAS signal may take up to 15-20 minutes, then 1-2 minutes afterwards. When WAAS differential correction has been received for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a ‘D’...
  • Page 71 DGPS signal being received. If no optional DGPS receiver is used with the GPS 152, the ‘DGPS Rcvr’ fi eld will display ‘Off’ and the ‘DGPS SNR’ fi eld will be blank. The SNR will depend upon the mounting of your DGPS receiver and the distance from the DGPS transmitting...
  • Page 72 Reference The GPS 152’ s GPS tab features an options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the GPS tab. Main Menu: To display the GPS tab options: GPS Tab 1. Press MENU. To select a menu option: 1.

  • Page 73: Tides Tab

    Tide Tab— shows a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting Reference at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and over 3000 tide stations around the USA coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada and several of the Caribbean islands. Main Menu: Tide Tab The top of the page displays the tide station being referenced, to the right, the date.
  • Page 74 100 nm. of a tide station. If MapSource POIs or MapSource products are loaded into the unit, the tides, cities and marine navaids will be deleted from the system. Check the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com) for updates to reinstall the original factory-loaded data.

  • Page 75: Appendix A: Loran Td

    Loran TD System Appendix A LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United Loran TD States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation”. The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confl uence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation.
  • Page 76 Appendix A To setup Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the “Units” tab and then the “Position Format” fi eld press Loran TD Setup ENTER/MARK. 2. Highlight ‘Loran TD’, press ENTER/MARK, then highlight ‘Setup’ and press ENTER/MARK. 3.

  • Page 77: Appendix B: Time Offsets

    Appendix B The chart below gives an approximate UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed information. If you are in daylight savings Time Offsets time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal Zone Offset Longitudinal Zone...

  • Page 78: Appendix C: Messages

    The GPS 152 uses an on-screen pop-up message system to alert you to unit operating Appendix C characteristics. Press the ENTER key to acknowledge and return to the page you were viewing. Alarm Clock— The alarm clock has sounded. Messages Anchor Drag Alarm—...
  • Page 79 Appendix C Proximity Alarm Waypoint— You have entered the alarm radius for the proximity waypoint indicated. Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint—The alarm radius specifi ed overlaps the area Messages specifi ed for another proximity waypoint. Adjust distance. Route Already Exists: <route name>— You have entered a route name that already exists in memory. Modify route name or delete the previous route name.

  • Page 80: Appendix D: Map Datums

    Adindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Chua Astro Chua Astro- Paraguay Appendix D Afgooye Afgooye- Somalia Corrego Alegr Corrego Alegre- Brazil AIN EL ABD ‘70 AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain Island, Saudi Djakarta Djakarta (Batavia)- Sumatra Island Map Datums Arabia (Indonesia) Anna 1 Ast ‘65 Anna 1 Astro ‘65- Cocos I.
  • Page 81 Appendix D NAD27 Central North American 1927-Central America Qornoq Qornoq- South Greenland (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Reunion Reunion- Mascarene Island Honduras, Nicaragua) Rome 1940 Rome 1940- Sardinia Isl. Map Datums NAD27 CONUS North Am. 1927- Mean Value (CONUS) RT 90 Sweden NAD27 Cuba...

  • Page 82: Appendix E: Navigation Terms

    Appendix E Altitude— Height above mean sea level (MSL). Avg Speed— The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Navigation Terms Bearing (BRG)— The compass direction from your present position to a destination waypoint. Course— The desired course between the active ‘from’ and ‘to’ waypoints. Distance (Dist)—...
  • Page 83 Appendix E Odometer— A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Navigation Terms Off Course— The distance you are off a desired course in either direction, left or right. Also referred to as ‘cross-track error’ or ‘course error’. Speed—...

  • Page 84: Appendix F: Specifi Cations

    Position*: <15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical* Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state DGPS (USCG) Accuracy: Position: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet) with optional GARMIN DGPS receiver, 95% typical* Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state DGPS (WAAS) Accuracy: Position: <3 meters (10 feet), 95% typical* Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state...

  • Page 85: Appendix G: Installation

    BNC connector. 3. Once the GPS 152 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 cable connector 1/4 turn clockwise...
  • Page 86 2. Mark and drill the four mounting holes for the fastener you are using. 3. Fasten the bracket to the surface using the appropriate fastener. 4. Insert the GPS 152 into the mounting bracket. The bracket is designed for a tight fi t to provide additional support when swiveling the unit.
  • Page 87 1. Cut a 4.25”W x 4.25”H (108 x 108 mm) hole in the panel. 2. Place the GPS 152 into the hole from the front until the fl ange rests against the mounting surface. 3. From the back of the panel, loosely attach the bracket such that the slot in the ratchet area points away from the mounting panel.
  • Page 88 Connecting the Power/Data The power/data cable connects the GPS 152 to a 10-40 volt DC system and provides interface Appendix G capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 1.5 Amp fuse.

  • Page 89: Appendix H: Index

    Appendix H Changing Data Fields .......21-23 Follow Track ........38-39 Clearing the Track Log ....17, 38 Index Follow Route........12, 43 Clock Alarm ..........58 Fuel Flow ..........47 Compass Page ........14, 25 Full Screen Map ........21 Compass Page Options ......25 Accuracy ..........62 Confi guring the Map ......23 Accuracy Circle ........24 Contrast Setting ........6 Active Route Page ......27, 48...
  • Page 90 Receiver Status........60-61 Loran TD ..........66 Re-evaluate Active Route ......48 Loran TD Setup ........67 Registration ..........ii Odometers, Trip ........52 Restore Garmin Setup ......48 Off Course Alarm ........58 Reviewing Waypoints .......30-31 OUT Key ..........1 Main Menu ........49-65 Route List Page ........43 Main Menu Page ........49 Route Review Page .........44...
  • Page 91 Waypoint Options ......30-31 Tide Charts ........64-65 Appendix H Waypoints- Creating ..10, 13, 19, 28-31 Tide Page Settings ......64-65 Waypoints- Deleting ......32 Time Format ..........52 Index Waypoints- Editing ......31-33 Time Offsets ..........68 Waypoints- Moving .......31 Time Zone ........52, 68 Waypoints- Naming ......31 Time, Daylight Savings .....52, 68 Waypoints- Nearest .......34 Timers, Trip ...........52...
  • Page 92 © 2001 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K. GARMIN Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com...

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