Interfacing The Gpsmap 96/96C - Garmin GPSMAP 96 Pilot's Manual

Garmin Proprietary Sentences:
PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string),
PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control)
DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in
RTCM SC-104 version 2.0 format through the 'Data
In' line. The Garmin GBR 21 is the recommended
beacon receiver for use with the GPSMAP 96/96C.
Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format
can be used, but may not correctly show status or
allow tuning control from the GPS unit.
The USB Interface Cable provided with this unit
allows you to connect your GPSMAP 96/96C to a PC-
compatible computer's USB port.

Interfacing the GPSMAP 96/96C

The GPSMAP 96/96C is provided with interface
connection to a PC using either a serial port or USB
connector cable. Connection to your computer is
necessary for downloading of detailed map from
Garmin MapSource and Jeppesen
®
You can also save routes, waypoints, and tracks
from the GPSMAP 96/96C to MapSource. Refer to
96/96C Owner's Manual
the MapSource User's Guide provided with your
MapSource CDs.
Map Data CDs.
®
To connect to your computer using the USB
connector:
1. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of
the GPSMAP 96/96C and insert the smaller
connector on the USB cable (provided with the
unit) into the matching port.
2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC
USB port.
3. The USB connection is automatically set for
Garmin format.
To connect to your computer using a
Serial Port connector:
1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the
back of the GPSMAP 96/96C and insert the
round indexed connector on the cable into the
matching port.
2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC
Serial port or other appropriate device.
3. Set your GPSMAP 96/96C interface setting
to the appropriate interface format. Refer to
Interface Setup on page
a >
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