Appendix C-Specifications And Wiring - Garmin GPS 38 Owner's Manual

APPENDIX C
Specifications &
Wiring
PHYSICAL
PERFORMANCE
POWER
Specifications subject to change without notice.
* Meets IEC (European Community Specification) 529 IPX7 for protection against immersion for 30 min-
utes at a depth of 1 meter.
** With optional GARMINGBR 21 Beacon Receiver Input.
*** Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the US DOD-imposed Selective Availability
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Program.
The GPS 38 is constructed of high quality materials and should
not require user maintenance. Should your unit ever need repair,
please take it to an authorized GARMIN service center. The GPS
38 has no user-serviceable parts. Never attempt any repairs your-
self. To protect your GPS, keep it covered or in a carrying case
(optional) when not in use, and never allow gasoline or other sol-
vents to come into contact with the case. Clean the case and lens
with a soft cloth and a household window cleaner.
Case: waterproof*
Size: 6.15"H x 2"W x 1.23"D (15.6 x 5.1 x 1.23 cm)
Weight: Approx 9.5 ounces (269g) w/ batteries
Temperature Range:
Receiver: Differential-ready MultiTrac8
Acquisition Time:
Update Rate:
Position Accuracy:
Velocity Accuracy:
Dynamics: Performs to specification to 3g's
Input: Four 1.5 volt AA batteries or 5-8 vDC
Power: .75 watts
Battery Life:
(w/ alk. batt.)
NOTE: Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. If
you're using the GPS 38 in below freezing temperatures, use lithium batteries for longer
battery life. Extensive use of screen backlighting will significantly reduce battery life.
5º to 158ºF (-15º to 70ºC)
TM
Approx. 20 seconds (warm start)
Approx. 2 minutes (cold start)
Approx. 7.5 minutes (AutoLocateTM)
1/second, continuous
5-10 meters (16-33 ft.) with DGPS corrections**
15 meters (49 ft.) RMS***
0.1 knot RMSsteady state (93 knots/103 mph max.)
Up to 12 hours (normal mode)
Up to 20 hours (battery saver mode)