Magellan GPS Tracker Manuel d'utilisateur

User ManualGPS Tracker

viAccessories ...77Antenna Removal ...78Glossary...79Index...

84 Magellan GPS TrackerMMagnetic North 57Man Over Board (MOB) clearing 37; creating 37, 38Map Datums available datums 70; selecting 55Map ‘N Track

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Magellan GPS Tracker 1Introduction 1Congratulations on your purchase of the GPS Tracker. Since introducingthe world’s very first commercial, hand-hel

2 Magellan GPS TrackerFeatures of Your GPS Tracker• Powerful 12-channel receiver.• Large ultra-sharp display.• Detachable super sensitive antenna f

Magellan GPS Tracker 3Getting Started/InitializeThis section shows you how to begin using your GPS Tracker for the firsttime. After a brief descripti

4 Magellan GPS TrackerGPS Tracker ReceiverDisplayENTER keyGOTO keyMENU keyPOWER keyARROW PADLIGHT keyMARK keyNAV keyQUIT keyWater Seal Battery CapsDet

Magellan GPS Tracker 5Using the KeypadLIGHT - Turns back light off and on and offers two levels ofbrightness adjustable with consecutive presses of th

6 Magellan GPS TrackerInstalling the BatteriesThe GPS Tracker uses four AA alkaline batteries that are installed from thebottom of the receiver. Use

Magellan GPS Tracker 7Using your GPS TrackerThe constellation of 24 GPS satellites circling the globe is in constantmotion. Before your receiver can

8 Magellan GPS TrackerHolding the ReceiverGPS Tracker is designed to fit comfort-ably in your hand. Hold the receiver inthe palm of your hand with th

Magellan GPS Tracker 9Input Location InformationA screen is displayed with a list of geographi-cal regions. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWsto highlight the re

LICENSE AGREEMENTMagellan grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software sup-plied in and with MAGELLAN GPS products (the "SOFTWARE&quo

10 Magellan GPS TrackerSelecting Primary UsageA screen will be displayed asking your primaryuse for the receiver, MARINE or LAND. Usethe UP/DOWN ARRO

Magellan GPS Tracker 11Getting a Fixed PositionOnce you have chosen the primary usage foryour GPS Tracker, the STATUS screen will bedisplayed. At thi

12 Magellan GPS TrackerCreating a GOTOOnce this fixed position has been saved in your receiver. Travel toanother location away from the saved positio

Magellan GPS Tracker 13Basic Operation3Power Up SequenceThe receiver is powered up by pressing PWR(power). On power up, the GPS Tracker willdisplay t

14 Magellan GPS TrackerNorth IndicatorSatellitePosition GraphSatelliteSignal ChartBattery LifeIndicator2D/3D IconSatelliteSignalStrengthsSatelliteNumb

Magellan GPS Tracker 15Selecting Temp Units and Calibration in your Status ScreenYou have two options for customizing theSTATUS screen, TEMP UNITS and

16 Magellan GPS TrackerUsing the Position ScreenThe POSITION screen displays the coordinates of your last computedposition and basic navigation data.

Magellan GPS Tracker 17The NAV 1 screen displays a numerical reading at 30˚ increments with thecharacters N (0°), S (180°), E (90°) and W (270°). Cou

18 Magellan GPS TrackerCustomizing the NAV 1 ScreenYou can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG,DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, ETA,

Magellan GPS Tracker 19Using the Compass ScreenThe Course Direction Icon displays your course over ground while theSteering Indicator displays the bea

User ManualGPS Tracker

20 Magellan GPS TrackerAlign the sun on the COMPASS screen with the sun in the sky, as shown.When aligned, the Steering Indicator will point you in th

Magellan GPS Tracker 21You are presented with a pop-up menu fromwhich you can make your selection. Use theUP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight yourchoice and

22 Magellan GPS TrackerUsing the Plot ScreenThe PLOT screen is a mini map that shows where you have travelled andwhere you want to travel. You can vi

Magellan GPS Tracker 23Selecting PAN-N-SCANBy using PAN-N-SCAN, you can look ahead or review where you havetravelled according to waypoints, routes an

24 Magellan GPS TrackerSetting Track HistoryUsing TRACK HISTORY records where you have been by automaticallystoring locations, as “dropping bread crum

Magellan GPS Tracker 25screen), COURSE UP (the destination of the current leg is at the top ofthe screen) and NORTH UP (North is at the top of the scr

26 Magellan GPS TrackerSetting Hide Data/Show DataWhen using the PLOT screen, you may want bearing and distance to behidden. You can choose to hide t

Magellan GPS Tracker 27Setting Hide WPTS/Show WPTSWhen using the ROAD screen, you may want the waypoints to be hidden.You can choose to hide the waypo

28 Magellan GPS TrackerThe top of the screen displays the destination name, bearing and course.The Graphical Speedometer is shown with a Circumference

Magellan GPS Tracker 29Using the Time ScreenThe TIME screen displays the current time,estimated time enroute (ETE), time of arrivaland elapsed time in

WARNINGSUSE GOOD JUDGEMENTThis product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need forcareful orienteering and good judgement. Neve

30 Magellan GPS TrackerSaving a WaypointWaypoints are used to create routes and GOTOs. Before you can set a routeor GOTO, you must have a saved waypo

Magellan GPS Tracker 31Saving Your Position Fix with a User-Created NameTo save a waypoint with a user-created name,press MARK, press ENTER and theARR

32 Magellan GPS TrackerCreating a GOTOA GOTO is a route which guides you from your current position to anywaypoint in the receiver’s memory. As an ex

Magellan GPS Tracker 33Working with Waypoints4This section tells you how to edit, delete, project and sort waypoints. Youcan store up to 500 position

34 Magellan GPS TrackerCreating/Editing/Deleting a Message in a WaypointTo create a message, follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint.Use the D

Magellan GPS Tracker 35Projecting a WaypointThis function allows you to create a waypoint at a certain distance anddirection from an existing waypoint

36 Magellan GPS TrackerSorting a WaypointYou may want to change how the waypoints are sorted. You have the optionsof ALPHABETIC, NEAREST and ICON/NAM

Magellan GPS Tracker 375Working with RoutesA route is a planned course of travel defined by a series of waypoints stored inthe receiver’s memory. The

38 Magellan GPS TrackerCreating a Man Over Board RouteAnother type of route is Man Over Board (MOB). The MOB route is usefulwhen you want to instantl

Magellan GPS Tracker 39Creating a Multi-Leg RouteYou may want to create a route with your saved waypoints. For example, ifyou want to create a route

iTable of ContentsIntroduction ...1Packing List ...1Features of Your GPS Tracker.

40 Magellan GPS TrackerViewing/Editing a RouteFrom any screen, press MENU, highlightROUTES and press ENTER. Highlight theroute you wish to edit and p

Magellan GPS Tracker 41OrPress MENU, highlight REPLACE and press ENTER.A list of waypoints will appear, highlight the waypoint you want to bereplaced

42 Magellan GPS TrackerSaving a RouteOnce you have made changes to your route, you may want to save thosechanges.While viewing the route, press MENU,h

Magellan GPS Tracker 43Reversing a RouteOnce you have reached the end of your route, you can reverse the route toreturn home. For example, Camp...F

44 Magellan GPS TrackerWorking with Map ‘N Track RouteThe Map ‘N Track Route consists of track points downloaded from theMap ‘N Track PC software (an

Magellan GPS Tracker 45Auxiliary FunctionsWorking with Sun/Moon and Fish/HuntThe Sun/Moon function displays solar and lunar calculations and the Fish/

46 Magellan GPS TrackerSelecting the Simulate ModeThe Simulate mode will help you become familiar with your receiver andhow it works by generating art

Magellan GPS Tracker 47Selecting ContrastYou may want to change the contrast of your receiver. You can adjust thelightness or darkness depending on y

48 Magellan GPS TrackerSelecting Anchor AlarmThe Anchor alarm will notify that you have moved from the set position.For example, while boating, you ca

Magellan GPS Tracker 49Selecting XTE AlarmThe XTE (Cross Track Error) alarm will notify you when you have gone offyour set course.While viewing the Al

iiBasic Operation ...13Power Up Sequence ...13Navigation Screens...13Using

50 Magellan GPS TrackerThe PROXIMITY WPTS menu will bedisplayed for you to select proximity way-points. Highlight the empty field, as shown,and press

Magellan GPS Tracker 51Selecting Alarm DefaultsAfter a memory clear, you may want to restore the alarm default settings.While viewing the Alarm/MSG me

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Magellan GPS Tracker 537Customizing (Setup)Selecting SetupSetup allows you to initialize the receiver and set system parameters to yourpreference.To v

54 Magellan GPS TrackerDisabling NAV ScreensYou may find that you do not use one, or more, of the nine NAV screensprovided in the receiver. You have

Magellan GPS Tracker 55You would generally want the receiver to use position coordinates inthe same map datum that is used by your maps. For example,

56 Magellan GPS TrackerTo change the Elevation Mode, press MENU,highlight SETUP and press ENTER. High-light ELEV MODE and press ENTER. Apop-up menu

Magellan GPS Tracker 57Selecting NAV UnitsYou can choose the units of measure used by your receiver. NAVUNITS gives you the options of MILES/MPH, NM/

58 Magellan GPS TrackerSelecting Light TimerWith the Light Timer function, you can choose the setting for the lighttimer. You can choose from ALWAYS

Magellan GPS Tracker 59Selecting PersonalizeWith the personalize function, you have the option of inputting your nameinto the GPS Tracker receiver.Pre

iiiSetting the Speed Average ...29Using the Time Screen ...29Selecting Time Format...

60 Magellan GPS TrackerSelecting NMEAYour GPS Tracker receiver can be set to output GPS data to interface withyour personal computer. You can select

Magellan GPS Tracker 61TroubleshootingReceiver will not turn on:1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly.2. Replace with four new AA alk

62 Magellan GPS TrackerCommonly Asked QuestionsDoes the receiver adjust itself for daylight savings time?No. You need to reset the time for changes in

Magellan GPS Tracker 63You say my receiver should work for 30 hours on four batteries, minedoesn’t last that long?There can be two reasons. The first

64 Magellan GPS TrackerNMEA Data MessagesYour GPS receiver can be set to output GPS data in the NMEA 0183 version 1.5or version 2.1 format to interfac

Magellan GPS Tracker 65NMEA OUTPUT DATA FORMAT - VERSION 1.5APA Autopilot Format A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10APA,A,A,X.XX,L,N,A,A,XXX.,M,CCC1 OR’ed

66 Magellan GPS TrackerVTG Actual Track and Ground Speed (SPD) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8VTG,XXX.,T,XXX.,M,XX.X,N,XX.X,K1-2 Track degrees, True3-4

Magellan GPS Tracker 67GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11GGA, hhmmss.ss,1111.11,a,yyyyy.yy,a,

68 Magellan GPS TrackerGSA GPS DOP and Active SatellitesGPS receiver operating mode, satelites used in the naviga-tion solution reported by the $--GGA

Magellan GPS Tracker 69RMB Generic Navigation Information (immediately follows RMC) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14RMB,A,

ivChanging a Waypoint in a Route ...40Adding a Waypoint at the End ofa Route ...41Deleting a Waypoint in a Rou

70 Magellan GPS TrackerAvailable DatumsDatum Full Name Datum Full NameWGS84 World Geodetic SystemNAD27 North America 1927NAD83 North American 1983ADIN

Magellan GPS Tracker 71SpecificationsCHARACTERISTICSPerformanceReceiver: 12-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites tocompute and update inform

72 Magellan GPS TrackerCoordinate SystemsPositions are locations that are described in a unique way so that one loca-tion cannot be confused with anot

Magellan GPS Tracker 73A UTM position is described by three elements; the zone it is in, theeasting, and the northing. Eastings and northings measure

74 Magellan GPS TrackerWhat is GPS?What is GPS?GPS is a constellation of navigation satellites that orbit the earth. Theprecise time and position inf

Magellan GPS Tracker 75Ephemeris data is the precise satellite positioning information that is used forranging. Each satellite transmits its own ephe

70 Magellan GPS TrackerAvailable DatumsDatum Full Name Datum Full NameWGS84 World Geodetic SystemNAD27 North America 1927NAD83 North American 1983ADIN

Magellan GPS Tracker 71SpecificationsCHARACTERISTICSPerformanceReceiver: 12-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites tocompute and update inform

72 Magellan GPS TrackerCoordinate SystemsPositions are locations that are described in a unique way so that one loca-tion cannot be confused with anot

Magellan GPS Tracker 73A UTM position is described by three elements; the zone it is in, theeasting, and the northing. Eastings and northings measure

vSelecting Map Datum ...55Selecting Elevation Mode...55Selecting Time Format...5

74 Magellan GPS TrackerWhat is GPS?What is GPS?GPS is a constellation of navigation satellites that orbit the earth. Theprecise time and position inf

Magellan GPS Tracker 75Ephemeris data is the precise satellite positioning information that is used forranging. Each satellite transmits its own ephe

76 Magellan GPS TrackerThe differential beacon receiver receives and demodulates the signal, thenrelays it to the user’s differential-ready GPS receiv

Magellan GPS Tracker 77Accessories for your GPS Tracker are available from your Magellan dealer oryou can order directly from Magellan using the order

78 Magellan GPS TrackerAntenna Removal. The GPS Tracker has a quadrifilar antennathat can be removed. The antenna may be removed in order to connect

Magellan GPS Tracker 79GlossaryActive Leg The segment of a route currently being travelled.Altitude The current elevation above sea level.BRG Bearing.

80 Magellan GPS TrackerDefault The value or setting automatically chosen by the unitunless otherwise directed. Can be changed in Setup.DST Distance.

Magellan GPS Tracker 81NMEA National Marine Electronics Association. A profes-sional organization that defines and maintains thestandard serial forma

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Magellan GPS Tracker 83IndexAAccessories 77Accuracy 3, 75Alarms 47 accessing 47; anchor 48; arrival 48; clearing 51; defaults 51; proximity 49;