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Lowrance GlobalMap 540c BAJA Operation Instructions Manual (172 pages)

Mapping GPS Receiver

Brand: Lowrance | Category: GPS | Size: 3.79 MB

Operation Instructions
1
Table of Contents
3
Section 1: Read Me First

9
- Specifications: Globalmap ® 540C BAJA
  10
  - How Lowrance Gps Works
    12
  - Introduction to Gps and Waas
    13
- How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions
  16
- Menu Commands
  17
- Power Connections
  19
- Preparations
  19
Section 2: Installation

19
- Powering Your Display Unit
  20
- Power Diagram a
  22
- Power Diagram B
  23
- Powering a NMEA 2000 Network Bus
  23
- GPS Antenna/Receiver Module
  24
  - Connecting to a Nmea 2000 Network
    25
  - NMEA 0183 Wiring
    26
- NMEA 0183 Cable Connections
  25
- Mounting the Unit: Bracket or Portable
  28
- MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation
  30
- Face Cover
  32
- Other Accessories
  32
  - Cleaning Towel
    32
- Keyboard
  35
Section 3: Basic GPS Operation

35
- Main Menu
  36
  - Satellite Status Page
    38
  - Navigation Page
    40
  - Map Page
    43
  - Background Map Vs. Mapcreate Map Content
    44
  - Map with Custom Gauges
    47
- Power/Lights on and off
  36
- Radar
  48
- Basic GPS Quick Reference
  50
- Find Your Current Position
  51
- Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
  51
- Searching
  52
  - Set a Waypoint
    54
- Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor
  52
- Create Waypoint at Current Position
  55
- To Create and Save a Waypoint
  55
- Create Waypoint on Map
  56
- Navigate to a Waypoint
  56
- Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint
  57
- Set man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint
  57
- Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
  58
- Navigate to a Point of Interest
  59
- Creating and Saving a Trail
  60
- Displaying a Saved Trail
  62
- Navigating Trails
  62
- Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
  66
- Cancel Navigation
  68
- Find Distance from Different Locations
  69
- Find Distance from Point to Point
  69
- Icons
  69
  - Create Icon on Map
    70
  - Create Icon at Current Position
    70
  - Delete an Icon
    70
  - Navigate to an Icon
    71
Section 4: Advanced Operations

69
- Routes
  71
  - Create and Save a Route
    72
  - Delete a Route
    74
  - Edit a Route Name
    74
  - Edit Route Waypoints
    75
  - Navigate a Route
    75
  - Navigate a Route in Reverse
    76
- Trails
  77
  - Delete a Trail
    77
  - Edit a Trail Name
    78
  - Edit a Trail Color
    78
  - Edit a Trail Pattern
    78
- Utilities
  79
  - Alarm Clock
    79
  - Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator
    79
  - Trip Calculator
    79
  - Trip down Timer
    79
  - Trip up Timer
    79
    
    Waypoints
    79
  - Delete a Waypoint
    79
    
    Edit a Waypoint
    80
    
    Waypoint Name
    80
    
    Waypoint Symbol
    80
    
    Waypoint Position
    80
    
    Selecting a Waypoint
    81
  - Set a Waypoint by Average Position
    82
  - Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position
    82
- Alarms
  83
Section 5: System & GPS Setup

83
- Auto Satellite Search
  84
- Check MMC Files and Storage Space
  85
- Communications Port Configuration
  85
- Configure NMEA
  86
- Coordinate System Selection
  86
- Map Fix
  88
- Customize Page Displays
  89
- GPS Simulator
  90
- Initialize GPS
  92
- Map Auto Zoom
  93
- Map Data
  93
- Map Datum Selection
  95
- Map Detail Category Selection
  95
- Map Orientation
  96
- Nauticpath™ USA Marine Charts
  97
  - Nautical Chart Notes
    97
  - Port Information
    98
  - Tidal Current Information
    99
  - To View Tidal Current Information
    100
  - Tide Information
    101
- Navionics ® Charts
  102
- Overlay Data
  103
  - To Overlay Information on Your Screen
    104
  - To Remove Overlaid Data
    105
- Pop-Up Help
  107
- Reset Options
  107
- Screen Contrast and Brightness
  108
- Set Language
  109
- Set Local Time
  109
- Show WAAS Alarm
  111
- Software Version Information
  111
- Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles
  112
- Track Smoothing
  113
- Trail Options
  113
- Update Trail Option
  114
- Transparency
  116
- Units of Measure
  117
- Find Streets
  121
- Section 6: Searching
  121
- Find any Item Selected by Map Cursor
  123
- Find Interstate Highway Exits
  123
- Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)
  126
- Find Streets or Intersections
  128
- Find an Intersection
  129
- Find Waypoints
  131
- Bus Setup
  135
- NMEA 2000 Menu
  135
Section 7: NMEA 2000

135
- Engine & Tank Configuration
  136
  - Tank Select
    137
  - Tank Size
    137
  - Set Configuration Button
    137
  - Device Configuration Menu
    138
  - Device Information and Device Data
    138
- Fuel Management Menu
  139
  - Tank Location
    139
  - Fuel Added
    139
  - Add Fuel
    140
  - Fill Tank
    140
  - Adding Fuel to Tank
    140
  - Engine Operations
    140
    
    Engine Select
    140
- NMEA 2000 Alarms
  141
- Backlight Synchronization
  142
- Waypoint Sharing
  142
- Configuring EP Sensors
  143
  - EP-35 Temperature Configuration
    143
  - Advanced Options Menu
    143
    
    Instance
    144
    
    Restore Defaults
    144
  - EP-10 Fuel Flow Configuration
    144
  - Advanced Options Menu
    145
    
    Instance
    145
    
    Restore Defaults
    145
  - EP-15 Fluid Level Configuration
    146
  - Advanced Options Menu
    148
    
    Instance
    148
    
    Restore Defaults
    148
  - Suzuki Engine Interface Configuration
    149
  - Advanced Options Menu
    150
  - Instance
    150
  - Restore Defaults
    150
  - To Restore Default Settings
    150
  - Calibrating EP Sensors
    151
  - EP-10 Fuel Flow Calibration
    151
  - EP-15 Fluid Level Calibration
    152
  - 2-Point Calibration
    152
  - Fuel Flow Calibration in a Suzuki Engine Interface
    155
  - Engine Trim Calibration
    156
  - Reset Trim Calibration
    157
  - Bennett Trim Tabs Calibration
    157
- 3 Point Calibration
  
  153
- 5 Point Calibration
  
  154
Sec. 8: Supplemental Material

159
- Fcc Compliance
  166
- Databases Limited Warranty
  168
- How to Obtain Service
  170
- Accessory Ordering Information
  171
- Visit Our Web Site
  172

Lowrance GlobalMap 540c BAJA Operation Instructions Manual (132 pages)

Mapping GPS Receiver

Brand: Lowrance | Category: GPS | Size: 3.23 MB

Operation Instructions
1
Table of Contents
3
Section 1: Read Me First
7
Capabilities and Specifications: Globalmap  Baja
8
How Lowrance GPS Works
10
Introduction to GPS and WAAS
12
How to Use this Manual: Typographical Conventions
14
Section 2: Installation & Accessories
17
Preparations
17
GPS Antenna/Receiver Module
17
Power Connections
18
NMEA 0183/DGPS Cable Connections
21
- NMEA/DGPS Wiring
  22
Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or Portable
22
MMC or SD Card Memory Card Installation
26
Other Accessories
27
Face Cover
28
Section 3: Basic GPS Operations
29
Keyboard
29
Power/Lights on and off
30
Main Menu
30
- Satellite Status Page
  32
- Navigation Page
  33
- Map Page
  36
  - Background Map Vs. Mapcreate Map Content
    37
Basic GPS Quick Reference
41
Find Your Current Position
42
Moving Around the Map: Zoom & Cursor Arrow Keys
42
Selecting any Map Item with the Cursor
43
Searching
43
Set a Waypoint
45
Navigate to a Waypoint
47
Set man Overboard (MOB) Waypoint
48
Navigate Back to MOB Waypoint
48
Navigate to Cursor Position on Map
49
Navigate to a Point of Interest
50
Creating and Saving a Trail
50
Displaying a Saved Trail
52
Navigating Trails
53
Visual Trailing
53
Navigate a Trail (Forward)
53
- Navigate a Back Trail (Backtrack, or Reverse)
  55
Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files
56
Cancel Navigation
58
Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations
59
Find Distance from Current Position to Another Location
59
Find Distance from Point to Point
59
Icons
60
- Create Icon on Map
  60
- Create Icon at Current Position
  60
- Delete an Icon
  60
- Navigate to an Icon
  61
Routes
61
- Create and Save a Route
  62
  - PC-Created Routes
    62
  - Routes Created in the Unit
    62
- Delete a Route
  64
- Edit a Route Name
  65
- Edit Route Waypoints
  65
- Navigate a Route
  66
- Navigate a Route in Reverse
  66
Trails
67
- Delete a Trail
  67
- Edit a Trail Name
  68
- Edit a Trail Color
  68
- Edit a Trail Pattern
  68
Utilities
69
- Alarm Clock
  69
- Sun/Moon Rise & Set Calculator
  69
- Trip Calculator
  69
- Trip down Timer
  69
- Trip up Timer
  69
Waypoints
69
- Delete a Waypoint
  69
- Edit a Waypoint (Name, Symbol and Position)
  70
- Selecting a Waypoint
  70
- Set a Waypoint by Average Position
  71
- Set a Waypoint by Projecting a Position
  71
- Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options
  73
- Alarms
  73
- Auto Satellite Search
  74
- Check MMC Files and Storage Space
  75
- Communications Port Configuration
  75
- Configure DGPS
  76
Configure NMEA
77
Coordinate System Selection
77
- To Setup Loran TD
  78
Map Fix
79
Customize Page Displays
80
DGPS Status
81
GPS Simulator
81
- Simulating Trail or Route Navigation
  82
Initialize GPS
82
Map Auto Zoom
83
Map Data
83
- Show Map Data
  84
- Pop-Up Map Information
  84
- Map Boundaries
  84
- Fill Water with White
  84
- Map Overlays (Range Rings; Lat/Long Grid)
  84
Map Datum Selection
85
Map Detail Category Selection
86
Map Orientation
86
Navionics  Charts
88
- Display a Navionics Chart
  88
- Port Information
  89
- Tidal Current Information
  90
- Tide Information
  91
Pop-Up Help
93
Position Pinning
93
Reset Options
94
Require DGPS
94
Screen Contrast and Brightness
95
Set Local Time
96
Set Language
96
Show WAAS Alarm
97
Software Version Information
97
Sounds and Alarm Sound Styles
98
Track Smoothing
99
- Trail Options
  99
- Delete All Trails
  99
- Flash Trails on Screen Option
  99
- Update Trail Option
  100
- Update Trail Criteria (Auto, Time, Distance)
  100
  - Trail Update Rate (Time, Distance)
    100
- Delete Trail
  101
- New Trail
  101
- Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options
  101
Units of Measure
101
Section 6: Searching
103
Find Addresses
103
Find any Item Selected by Map Cursor
106
Find Interstate Highway Exits
107
Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)
109
Find Streets or Intersections
111
Find Waypoints
115
Section 7: Supplemental Material
117
Fcc Compliance
121
Index
123
- Databases Limited Warranty
  128
- How to Obtain Service
  130
- Visit Our Web Site
  132

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Read Me First

Section 2: Installation

Section 3: Basic GPS Operation

Section 4: Advanced Operations

Section 5: System & GPS Setup

Section 7: NMEA 2000

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Sec. 8: Supplemental Material

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