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GARMIN International, Inc. GPS 50 PERSONAL NA VIGA T OR TM OWNER'S MANUAL.
GPS 50 Personal Navigator TM OWNER'S MANUAL (for Software Version 2.0 or above).
© 1991-1992 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 photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN.
PREFACE GARMIN thanks you for selecting our high performance, full featured Personal Navigator TM . The GPS 50 represents our continued 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.
ii 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.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE BASIC FEATURES 1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 50 1-1 1.1 Capabilities 1-1 1.2 Operations 1-2 2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 2.1 Front Panel 2-1 2.2 Banners 2-1 2.3 Cursor and Fields 2-3 2.4 Keypad Operation 2-3 2.5 Entering Data 2-5 2.
iv 4.9 Filter Settings 4-6 4.10 Output 4-7 4.11 Map Datum 4-7 ADVANCED FEATURES 5 NAVIGATION PLANNING 5-1 5.1 Navigation Menu 5-1 5.2 Date and Time 5-1 5.3 Event Timer 5-2 5.4 Trip Planning 5-4 5.5 Sunrise/Sunset 5-4 5.6 Alarm Clock 5-5 6 ROUTES 6-1 6.
1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 50 1.1 CAPABILITIES The GPS 50 provides a host of powerful capabilities which were previously found only in much larger systems: · Performance: State-of-the-art MultiTrac TM receiver tracks up to eight satellites while providing high receiver sensitivity, fast first fix, and continuous navigation updates.
1-2 We encourage you to read through this manual and experiment using the built-in simulator. This will help you quickly master the power of the GPS 50.
2-1 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 FRONT PANEL The front panel consists of a 20-key keypad and a LCD display which includes three lines of information and various banners. Both the display and keypad are illuminated for operating in darkness. 2.2 BANNERS Information displayed on the LCD is commonly referred to as a “ page ” .
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2-3 2.3 CURSOR AND FIELDS Alphanumeric Field Cursor on Confirmation Field Numeric Field Cursor on Cyclic Field The area of the page which is underlined is called the cursor . The cursor may be moved to locations on the page called fields which allow you to enter data.
2-4 Pressing the MSG/SET key allows you to view new messages when the "MSG" banner is flashing. (See Section 2.6 and Appendix A.) Pressing the MSG/SET key also selects the Setup Pages which allow you to view satellite tracking status and customize the unit as you like.
2-5 2.5 ENTERING DATA To enter data you must first move the cursor under the desired field by pressing the right or left arrow key. To enter a number... · Press the key that is labeled with the desired number. The numbers will fill in from the left side of the field similar to a typewriter.
2-6 Important messages will remain on the Message Page after being viewed. If this occurs, the MSG banner will be in view but will not flash (if no messages exist, the MSG banner will not be visible). To review these messages, press the MSG key until the “ MESSAGES ” title is displayed.
3-1 CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATION 3.1 POWER ON After you turn your GPS 50 on, it will conduct a series of self tests and display the following notices: “ VER x.
3-2 The Satellite Status Page may be displayed by pressing the SET key. This page shows the number of satellites tracked and visible, dilution of precision (DOP), and estimated position error (EPE). DOP is a measure of the satellite geometry quality and hence the relative accuracy of your position (1 meaning the best and 10 meaning poor).
3-3 The Position Page may be displayed by pressing the NAV key. This page displays your latitude and longitude relative to the selected earth datum (see Section 4.11), as well as the altitude above mean sea level (MSL). When the GPS 50 is performing 2D navigation, the last known altitude will be used in the latitude/longitude computation.
3-4 3.4 AUTOSTORE Waypoint Name Storage Selection Latitude Longitude A UTOSTORE TM PAGE The AutoStore TM Page is displayed by pressing the ENT key while viewing the Position Page. This page allows you to capture your position at the touch of a button so that you may easily return later.
3-5 The CDI Page may be displayed by pressing the NAV key. This page displays virtually all the information you need to guide your craft. The CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) is oriented so that the center represents your desired course and the CDI hash represents your position.
3-6 Waypoint View/Action Name Selection ( POSN, REN, DE L) Latitude Longitude WAYPOINT DEFINITION PAGE The Waypoint Definition Page may be displayed by pressing the WPT key.
3-7 · Press ENT, the waypoint is now deleted from memory. (NOTE: If you wish to delete a waypoint that is used in a route, first remove it from all routes before attempting to delete the waypoint. An attempt to delete a waypoint used in a route will result in the message “ ROUTE WPT ” .
3-8 The Nearest Waypoint Page may be displayed by pressing the WPT key. It provides the waypoint name and bearing/range/estimated time enroute from present position. Entire lists of your nearest waypoints (indicated by NR1 through NR9) may be viewed by pressing the MORE key while the cursor is under the waypoint name.
3-9 3.9 MAN OVERBOARD The Man Overboard function allows you to set an instantaneous course to a captured position, providing rapid response to an emergency situation. Man Overboard Waypoint Desired Range Track Estimated Time Enroute ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE (MAN OVERBOARD MODE) To activate the Man Overboard function.
3-10 The GPS 50 is ready to accept your commands! Select the simulator mode... · Press SET until the Set Menu is displayed. · Press MORE until “ OP MODE? ” is displayed. · Press ENT to display the Operating Mode Page. · Press MORE until “ SIMULATR? ” is displayed, then press the ENT key.
3-11 · With the cursor under the GOTO waypoint name, enter the waypoint name GRMN. Begin by pressing the 3 key (which also has a “ G ” printed on it). The letter “ H ” is displayed. Press the left or right arrow key until “ G ” is displayed.
4-1 CHAPTER 4 UNIT CUSTOMIZATION The GPS 50 is designed for maximum flexibility. The unit features Setup Pages which allow you to customize your unit by setting a wide variety of parameters.
4-2 4.2 OPERATING MODE Mode Select Speed OPERATING MODE PAGE The GPS 50 provides you with the capability to select from three modes which will allow you to operate your unit in the manner which best suits your needs.
4-3 To arm/disarm the anchor drag alarm... · Press MORE until “ ANCHR ALR ” is displayed. Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to line two.
4-4 The GPS 50 will automatically turn the backlighting off after a specified number of seconds (backlighting is restored by pressing any key). If you are using battery power, this feature will help you extend battery life. To change the timeout period.
4-5 To select navigation units... · Press MORE to select the desired combination of distance, speed, and altitude units. You may select from Nautical units (nm, kt, ft), Statute units (mi, mh, ft), or Metric units (km, kh, mt).
4-6 To select true heading... · With the cursor under the heading mode select field, press MORE until “ TRUE HDG ” is displayed. To select automatic magnetic heading... · With the cursor under the heading mode select field, press MORE until “ AUTO MAG ” is displayed.
4-7 4.10 OUTPUTS Output Select OUTPUT PAGE You may select the output data format for your interface requirements. To select the GPS 50 output format...
4-8 To select a standard map datum... · With the cursor under the map datum select field, press MORE or the arrow keys until the desired map datum is displayed.
5-1 CHAPTER 5 NAVIGATION PLANNING The GPS 50 provides a menu page under the NAV key which allows you to select from a menu of time and planning functions. You may cycle through the Navigation Pages by pressing the NAV key repeatedly until the desired page is displayed.
5-2 The Date/Time Page displays the date and time in either UTC or local format. In addition, the format you select on this page is used for time displays on other pages. To change the time display... · Press MORE to select either “ LCL ” (local) or “ UTC ” .
5-3 · Press ENT. The timer will start counting down. When the timer reaches zero, you will be informed with the message “ TIMER EXP ” and the timer will begin to count up showing you the elapsed time since the timer has expired. To stop the count down timer.
5-4 5.4 TRIP PLANNING From To Waypoint Waypoint Desired Distance Track Estimated Time Enroute TRIP PLANNING PAGE The Trip Planning Page allows you to calculate the distance, desired track, and time requirement between any two waypoints. To perform trip planning.
5-5 times for the current date at the waypoint. The sunrise and sunset times will be displayed in local or UTC time based on your selection on the Date/Time Page (see Section 5.
6-1 CHAPTER 6 ROUTES 6.1 NAVIGATING USING ROUTES PNT BUO9 BU07 (Active to Waypoint) BAY Active Leg HOME (Active from Waypoint) The GPS 50 offers a route navigation feature for you to navigate along a pre- defined sequence of waypoints. The GPS 50 route capability allows you to create and store ten routes, each containing up to nine waypoints.
6-2 You may alternate between the two route pages as illustrated below by pressing the RTE key. Route Catalog Page Active Route Page 6.2 ROUTE CATALOG First and Last Route Waypoints Total Distance Route Number (rtA, rt1...rt9) ROUTE CATALOG PAGE The Route Catalog Page provides a list of the routes stored in the GPS 50.
6-3 You may press the MORE key to select route editing, activation, copy and deletion functions. 6.3 EDITING ROUTES From Waypoint To Waypoint Desired Track Distance Leg Route Number Number (L0...L8) (rtA, rt1...rt9) ROUTE REVIEW PAGE The Route Review Page displays the waypoints of a route and allows you to create, change, and review routes.
6-4 · Press MORE until “ EDIT? ” is displayed. Press the ENT key. The Route Review Page will be displayed showing the waypoints of the first leg. You may view additional legs by pressing the left or right arrow key while the cursor is under the “ to waypoint.
6-5 the active route (route A) before activating another route. Also, you may copy a route and then make changes to form a new route. To copy a route... · Select the desired route on the Route Catalog Page and press ENT. · Press MORE until “ COPY? ” is displayed.
6-6 Immediately after activating a route, the Active Route Page will be displayed. This page displays the leg number (L1 to L8, meaning legs 1 through 8 of the selected route, or AL meaning the active.
6-7 6.5 BUILDING ROUTES USING A uto S tore TM GARMIN ’ s AutoStore TM feature, introduced in Section 3.4, allows you to capture your position and store it in the route of your choice at the touch of a button. By doing so, you are building a route consisting of waypoints stored along the path you travel.
6-8 · With the cursor under the storage select field, press MORE until the desired route is displayed (e.g., Route 5 as illustrated below). This route will be the default storage selection for subsequent AutoStore TM operations until it is changed or the route becomes full.
7-1 CHAPTER 7 SAMPLE SIMULATED TRIP Now that you have gained a good understanding of the GPS 50 advanced features, you are ready to embark on a sample route navigation trip! (The sample illustrations in this chapter assume that the factory default settings have not been changed.
7-2 Select the simulator mode... · Press SET until the Set Menu is displayed. · Press MORE until “ OP MODE? ” is displayed. · Press ENT to display the Operating Mode Page. · Press MORE until “ SIMULATR? ” is displayed, then press ENT. You have just selected the simulator mode.
7-3 Since your trip starts at Ft. Myers, you need to set your GPS 50 position to that location. Set your GPS 50 position... · Press NAV until the Position Page is displayed. NOTE: The position will be changing by your entered speed. · Press an arrow key to move the cursor under the latitude.
7-4 Create a waypoint named KWST, the Key West area of South Florida. · With the cursor under the waypoint name, enter KWST. Begin by pressing the 4 key (which also has a “ K ” printed on it). The letter “ K ” is displayed. Press the 8 key (which also has a “ W ” printed on it).
7-5 · Enter the waypoint name DRYT, latitude (N24°38.00') and longitude (W082° 55.07'). Create a waypoint named FMYR which is the name for Fort Myers, Florida. · Move the cursor back under the waypoint name field. · Enter the waypoint name FMYR, latitude (N26°35.
7-6 · Enter the waypoint name FMYR followed by the ENT key. You have just entered Ft. Myers as the waypoint from which your voyage will start. · Enter DRYT as the second waypoint of the route. · Enter KWST as the third waypoint of the route. This is the waypoint where your voyage will end.
7-7 · With the cursor under “ ACTIVATE? ” , press ENT to activate the sample route. The Active Route Page will be displayed. The sample route is now active.
7-8 · At some point during the simulation, you may wish to try the GOTO function. Suppose severe weather in the Dry Tortugas area was reported over your VHF com. You may wish to shorten your trip by heading directly to Key West, Florida. Simply press GOTO.
A-1 APPENDIX A MESSAGES The GPS 50 uses the Message Page to communicate important information to you. Some messages are advisory in nature, others are warnings that may require your intervention. This appendix provides a complete list of GPS 50 messages and their meanings.
A-2 MEM BATT - The battery that sustains user memory is low and should be replaced by an authorized GARMIN service center as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in loss of stored data, including all waypoints and routes. MEM FULL - The waypoint memory is full.
B-1 APPENDIX B NAVIGATION TERMS B.1 DEFINITIONS This section provides an illustration of and definitions for the navigation terms used in this manual..
B-2 Velocity/time terms: GS Ground speed. GS is the speed measured relative to the ground; also known as velocity over ground (VOG). VMG Velocity made good. VMG is velocity in the direction of the desired course. It is the speed at which you are closing on the “ active to ” waypoint.
B-3 B.2 COURSE TO STEER (CTS) Course To Steer is a GARMIN exclusive that recommends an optimal direction to steer that will guide you to the course and proceed efficiently along your route.
B-4 As an example, suppose you activate the route illustrated above. The GPS 50 chooses the closest leg with a desired track of 45 degrees but your position happens to be two nautical miles off course. The unit will automatically compute the optimal course to steer (which is 15° in this example).
C-1 APPENDIX C INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE C.1 SPECIFICATIONS GPS 50 SPECIFICATIONS * ————————————————————————————— - PHYSICAL Case: Waterproof Size: Portable: 3.23"w x 6.26"h x 1.46"d (82mm x 159mm x 37mm) Fixed: 3.
C-2 Accuracy: Position: 15 meters (49 ft) RMS ** Velocity: 0.1 knots RMS steady state Dynamics: 90 knots velocity, 3g dynamics INTERFACES NMEA 0180 NMEA 0182 NMEA 0183 (Version 1.
C-3 C.2 ELECTRICAL WIRING The GPS 50 power/data cable allows you to connect the unit to vehicle power systems, other marine electronics, and a remote alarm/beeper. The harness will plug into the connector located on the rear panel of the GPS 50. To connect to vehicle power systems.
C-4 data interface. The unit can provide data for up to three NMEA “ listeners ” simultaneously. Refer to installation instructions of these devices for further information. To connect the GPS 50 to an NMEA electronic device... · Connect the BROWN harness lead to the NMEA “ A ” line of a two-wire, shielded cable.
C-5 To install universal mount above dash... · The universal mount is completely assembled and ready for fixed installation above dash. Mount the base to the boat dash using appropriate screws (#8 flat head screws are recommended). To install universal mount on a surface.
C-6 · Remove the E-ring from the special screw under the base using a pair of pliers. · Remove the lever. · Unscrew the special screw and remove it from the base. · The base, lever, detent pin, detent spring, plastic spacer, and wave washer may be set aside (these parts are not used for surface installation).
C-7 The universal mount is designed to allow the GPS 50 to be installed either with or without the battery pack attached. To adjust the universal mount to accept the GPS 50 with the battery pack attached: · Loosen the coinslot screw. · Raise the connector plate to its tallest position.
C-8 · Connect the antenna or antenna cable. No other electrical connections are required; all power and data connections are made through the 6- pin connector installed in the universal mount. To remove the GPS 50 from the universal mount... · Disconnect the antenna or antenna cable.
C-9 C.5 BATTERY PACK OPERATION The GPS 50 is supplied with a sealed, 4-cell alkaline battery pack. The battery pack must be removed from the unit in order to replace the cells. To remove the battery pack... · Push down on the spring tab on the right side of the battery pack.
C-10 To replace the alkaline batteries... · Grip the battery pack around the outside edge (not the bottom). · Push the top of the battery pack against the edge of a hard surface which will not mar the plastic. The outer sleeve will slide off the cage, revealing the batteries inside.
C-11 internal memory battery should typically last three to five years. If the GPS 50 detects a low memory battery, you will be informed with the message “ MEM BATT ” . You should return your unit to an authorized GARMIN service center as soon as possible for service.
D-1 APPENDIX D MAP DATUMS The following is a list of the GPS 50 map datum selections and the corresponding map datum name (including the area of application): ADINDAN ADINDAN - Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal.
D-2 EUROPE 79 EUROPEAN 1979 - Austria, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland FIN HYFRD FINLAND HAYFORD 1910 - Finland GANDAJIKA GANDAJIKA BASE - Republic of Maldives GEOD 49 GEODETI.
D-3 NAD27 C A NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) NAD27 CUB NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Cuba NAD27 GRN NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Greenland (Ha.
D-4 VITI LEVU VITI LEVU 1916 - Viti Levu Island (Fiji Islands) WAK-ENWTK WAKE-ENIWETOK 1960 - Marshall Islands ZANDERIJ ZANDERIJ - Surinam WGS 72 WORLD GEODETIC SYSTEM 1972 WGS 84 WORLD GEODETIC SYSTE.
E-1 APPENDIX E INDEX A Active from waypoint 6-1 Active route 6-1 Active Route Page 6-5 Active to waypoint 6-1 Alarm Clock Page 5-5 Alarm Page 4-2 Alarms 4-2 Alphanumeric field 2-3 Altitude manual entr.
E-2 M Magnetic variation 4-5 Magnetic Variation Page 4-5 Maintenance C-10 Man overboard 3-9 Manual altitude entry 3-3 Map datum 4-7 Map Datum Page 4-7 Message banner 2-5 Message Page 4-1 N Navigation .
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