50man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page i OWNER’S MANUAL & REFERENCE CRSR ▲ ▲ GPS 150 STAT CLR WPT ▲ RTE ▲ SET ▲ NRST ▲ BRT ▲ D OFF NAV GPS 150 ’ Pilot s Guide TM
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150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page i INTRODUCTION Foreword Software Version 3.00 or above © 1997 GARMIN Corporation 1200 E. 151st Street, Olathe, KS USA 66062 GARMIN (Europe) LTD Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, U.K. SO51 9AQ 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 Corporation.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page ii INTRODUCTION Cautions CAUTION The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GPS 150 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, and therefore become unsafe.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page iii INTRODUCTION Accessories & Packing List Accessories and Packing List Congratulations on choosing the finest, most full-featured panel-mount VFR GPS available. The GPS 150 represents GARMIN’s commitment to provide an accurate, easy-to-use GPS for all of your aviation needs. Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page iv INTRODUCTION Capabilities Designed for accurate performance and intuitive operation, the GPS 150 is a powerful navigation device that allows you to navigate easily, no matter where your destination may take you.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page v PART ONE: INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Table of Contents Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Accessories/Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page vi INTRODUCTION Table of Contents Appendix A: NavData® and User Data Card Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Appendix B: Installation, Removal and Maintenance of the GPS 150 . . .69 Appendix C: GPS 150 Abbreviations and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Appendix D: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Appendix E: Map Datums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page vii INTRODUCTION Key and Knob Functions B The power/brightness knob controls unit power and screen brightness. D The direct-to key performs an instant direct-to, allows you to enter a waypoint, and sets a direct course to the destination. T The nearest key is used to obtain information on the 9 nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, user waypoints and 2 nearest FSSs. The nearest key also accesses any active SUA information.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page viii INTRODUCTION Key and Knob Functions N The navigation key is used to view navigation and position information. Planning operations are also performed using the N key. (See Section 1 for more information on navigation and planning operations). C The cursor key is used to activate/deactivate the cursor. An active cursor is indicated by flashing characters on the screen.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page 1 The GARMIN GPS 150 is a powerful navigational tool that provides pilots with accurate navigational data and provides a host of database information at their fingertips. The next few pages are designed to familiarize you with the operation of the GPS 150, including powering up the unit, entering data and doing a simple direct-to. This section also briefly covers the Position and CDI navigation pages, which will be used for most of your in-flight navigation.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page 2 Getting Started Simulator Mode To enter Simulator mode from the Operating Mode page: 1. Rotate the outer knob (O) one stop to the left or right to highlight the operating mode. 2. Rotate the inner knob (K) to display ‘Simulator?’. 3. Rotate O to highlight ‘ok?’. 4. Press E to accept. This will display the Database page, which states the current database information contained on the NavData® card.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page 3 This will display the Waypoint Confirmation page which, for an airport, contains identifier, altitude, fuel services available, position, approach information and radar services. 1. Press E to confirm the waypoint information. Getting Started Position and CDI pages 2. Press E again to accept the waypoint as the initial starting point. The Position page will now be displayed.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page 4 Getting Started Going to the Destination To perform a direct-to at any time: 1. Press D. (For our simulated trip we will go to KDLO, Delano Municipal). 2. Rotate K until ‘K’ is displayed. 3. Rotate O one position to advance the cursor. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until ‘KDLO’ is displayed. 5. Press E to accept the entry. This will bring up the Waypoint Confirmation page again, but this time, it will contain the Delano Municipal Airport information. 1.
0man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page 5 The CDI page contains three fields which may be configured to display other information.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:09 PM Page 6 REFERENCE Navigation Diagram The GPS 150 is a precision navigational device that provides speed, course and track information to the pilot at the touch of a button. The diagram below shows the basic navigational features and fields used in the GPS 150. The abbreviations used are listed on the left hand side of this page.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 7 Section 1 Navigating with the GPS 150 REFERENCE Power Up & Satellite Acquisition Prior to using your GPS 150 for the first time in flight, we recommend that you taxi to a location that is well away from buildings and other aircraft. The first time you use the GPS 150 it will automatically collect satellite data, and should not be interrupted. Section 1 1. Turn on your GPS 150 by rotating B clockwise. 2. Press E to acknowledge database dates and cycle.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 8 REFERENCE Satellite Acquisition Section 1 Receiver Status page The Position page will be displayed when the GPS 150 has locked on to satellites and is ready for navigation. Note that if you begin using the GPS 150 in any way before it has obtained a fix, it will not automatically display the Position page, but will inform you when the GPS 150 is displaying current navigation information with the ‘Ready for navigation’ message.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 9 The GPS 150 displays all navigation data on pages accessed using the N key. The GPS 150 contains four NAV pages: REFERENCE NAV key overview The Position page displays current position and altitude information and also provides reference waypoint information. The CDI page indicates the speed, steering and distance information. Section 1 NAV Menus 1 and 2 contain prompts to perform various planning functions and in-flight calculations.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 10 REFERENCE Position Page The Position page contains the following information: Altitude (above mean sea level) MSA or ESA Section 1 Position (lat/lon) Proximity Field Position page with MSA displayed. Position page with ESA displayed. The MSA/ESA field can display either the minimum safe altitude (MSA) or the enroute safe altitude (ESA). MSA is the recommended minimum altitude within a ten mile radius of your present position.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 11 The Proximity field can display the following: • Range, bearing and identifier of the nearest airport, VOR, NDB, intersection, or user waypoint, or; • Range and bearing from a user entered waypoint. REFERENCE Proximity Field This will display ANY waypoint’s distance and bearing on the bottom of the Position page. This is especially useful when trying to locate your position on a sectional. The default setting is to display the nearest airport.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 12 REFERENCE CDI Page The CDI page is the primary NAV page used for enroute navigation. It displays information such as the active waypoint, ground speed, course deviation indicator (CDI), steering information, distance, etc. To display the CDI page: 1. Press N and rotate O until the CDI page is displayed: Section Active waypoint Ground Speed 1 Steer field Distance field Messages or CDI CDI page with TRN and TRK displayed.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 13 REFERENCE The following information can be displayed in the ETE field: • • • • ETA – ETE – trk – vn – Estimated Time of Arrival (at the ‘active to’ waypoint). Estimated Time Enroute (to the ‘active to’ waypoint). Track, or the direction of movement relative to the ground. Vertical Navigation, or VNAV.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 14 REFERENCE NAV Menu 1 & Trip Planning In addition to the Position and CDI pages, the N key features two menu pages to perform many planning and navigation functions. NAV Menu 1 contains options to perform the following functions: • Trip Planning • Density altitude/true air speed calc. • Fuel Planning • Winds aloft calcuLations • VNAV Planning • Checklists To display NAV Menu 1: Section 1. Press N. 1 2. Rotate O until NAV Menu 1 is displayed.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 15 REFERENCE The density altitude/true air speed function is also accessed from NAV Menu 1. To calculate the density altitude and true air speed: Density Altitude/ True Air Speed 1. Press N and rotate O until NAV Menu 1 is displayed. Section 2. Press C and rotate O to highlight the ‘Dalt/tas?’. 1 3. Press E to access the density altitude page. 4. Use K and O to enter the indicated altitude (ialt) according to the altimeter. Press E. 5.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 16 REFERENCE To perform fuel planning operations: Fuel Planning 1. Press N and rotate O until NAV Menu 1 is displayed. 2. Press C and rotate O until ‘Fuel Plan?’ is highlighted. Press E. 3. Rotate K to select either ‘wpt’ for direct navigation or the desired route number. Press E. 4. For waypoint-waypoint navigation, use K and O to enter the ‘to’ and ‘from’ waypoints. Press E to accept the waypoints.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 17 REFERENCE The GPS 150 will also perform winds aloft calculations to inform you of the true direction and speed of the wind. The GPS 150 will also display whether you are flying with a headwind or tailwind, and its speed. Winds Aloft & VNAV Calculations To calculate winds aloft: Section 1. Press N and rotate O until NAV Menu 1 is displayed. 1 2. Press C and rotate O until ‘Winds?’ is highlighted. Press E. 3.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 18 REFERENCE VNAV & Checklists 7. Use K and O to enter the waypoint identifier. If you are on a route or a direct-to, the ‘active to’ identifier will be displayed automatically. This may be changed to another waypoint, but it must be contained in the active route. Press E. You will now notice that the vertical speed field has been calculated. If you desire a more rapid climb or descent, you may enter that value now. 8.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 19 5. Use K and O to enter the checklist item. Press E. 6. You may repeat step 5 to enter more items, or press C when you are finished. REFERENCE Checklists, NAV Menu 2 & Approach Timer To execute a checklist: 1. Press N and rotate O until NAV Menu 1 is displayed. 2. Press C and rotate O until ‘Chklist?’ is highlighted. Press E. Section 1 3. Scroll through available checklists using K. 4. Press C and use O to highlight the checklist you would like to see. Press E.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 20 REFERENCE Date & Time, Trip Timer The GPS 150 keeps track of both UTC time (Greenwich Mean Time, or Zulu Time, calculated from the satellites) and local time. The GPS 150 will allow you to set the local time and date for your reference so you do not have to do a UTC to local time conversion manually. The times displayed elsewhere on the unit can be either local time or UTC. To set the local date/time: Section 1 1.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 21 The GPS planning function allows you to make sure there are no GPS coverage outages for any location or waypoint, any day of the year. Now that the GPS constellation is complete and has been declared operational by the U.S. Department of Defense, it is unlikely that instances of poor coverage will occur.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 22 REFERENCE Scheduler, Sunrise & Sunset The scheduler function will display reminder messages after a certain elapsed time such as Change oil, Switch fuel tanks, Overhaul, etc. For example, if you enter ‘Change Oil’ to be displayed in 30 hours, the message ‘Change Oil’ will be displayed after the GPS 150 has been on in Normal operating mode for 30 hours. After appearing, the message will be displayed each time the GPS 150 is turned on until it is changed or deleted.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 23 Section 2 Waypoint and Database Information REFERENCE Database Information The database in your GPS 150 is contained on a NavData® card providing information for either the Americas, International or Worldwide coverage. The Americas database covers North, Central and South America. The International database covers Europe, Asia and Africa. The Worldwide database contains both Americas and International.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM REFERENCE Page 24 • Intersections - Identifier, country, position (lat/lon), nearest VOR. Database Information • FSS - Identifier, reference VOR, frequency and usage. • Minimum Safe Altitude - Minimum altitude you can fly and remain (MSA) above obstructions in the region. Enroute Safe Altitude (ESA) is the minimum safe altitude along a route or direct-to.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 25 The User Waypoint Catalog page lists all of the user entered waypoints in alphabetical order. REFERENCE WPT Key Overview The Waypoints Comment Catalog page lists all of the waypoints which have user entered comments. The waypoint pages may be accessed by pressing W and rotating the outer knob (O). Waypoint Menu Proximity Waypoint page Note: Any time you would like information on a waypoint, highlight the identifier with the cursor and press E.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 26 REFERENCE Obtaining Waypoint Information To choose a waypoint type (for viewing information): 1. Press W and, if necessary, rotate O until the Waypoint Menu page is displayed. 2. Press C and rotate O until the desired waypoint type is highlighted. Press E. Airports, VORs and NDBs may be entered by either the identifier, the facility name, or the city and state in which it is located. Intersections and user waypoints must be entered by identifier.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 27 As soon as the desired identifier or location is displayed, press C. This will leave the following Waypoint Identification page displayed: Waypoint type and identifier REFERENCE Airport Information Region / Country Location (city/state) Facility name Section If the city and/or facility name is too long to fit on the displayed line, it will scroll to show more information when the cursor is removed.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 28 REFERENCE Airport Position Page To display the Airport Position page: 1. Rotate O until the Airport Position page is displayed (with the cursor not flashing). Identifier Elevation Usage/Fuel Position (lat/lon) Approach information Section 2 Controlled airspace type or radar capability The fields on the Airport Position page display the following information: Airport Position page for KMEM. Airport Position page for KIXD. Airport Position page for 3VS.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 29 Controlled Airspace - displays controlled airspace type and if radar is available. or Radar Information • class B • class C • cta - ICAO control area • tma - ICAO terminal control area • radar - indicates radar is present REFERENCE Airport Communications Page The GPS 150 database also contains most communication frequencies used at the facility. To view the Aiport Communications page from any of the airport information pages: 1.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 30 REFERENCE Runway Information If the frequency is receive only, the frequency type will be followed by ‘rx’. If the frequency is transmit only, it will be followed by ‘tx’. If the displayed frequency has sector and/or altitude restrictions, they will also be displayed. Sector restrictions define a range of radials from the applicable facility. Altitude restrictions may describe an area above, below, or between altitudes.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 31 The following runway information can be displayed on the Runway Information page: Runway surfaces: Runway lighting: hard - Hard (concrete, asphalt, etc.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 32 REFERENCE VOR Position Page To view the VOR Position page: 1. Make sure the cursor is not flashing. If it is, press C. 2. Rotate O until the VOR Position page is displayed. Waypoint type and identifier Frequency Station Declination Section 2 Location (lat/lon) VOR Position page DME/TACAN Weather ‘dme’ or ‘tacan’ is displayed on the bottom line of the VOR Position page if there is a DME or TACAN facility also located with the VOR.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 33 NDB Information REFERENCE After entering the NDB identifier, city, or name, the NDB Identification page will be displayed. Like VORs, the GPS 150 displays NDB information on three pages: the NDB Identification page, the NDB Position page, and the Comments page. NDB Information NDB Identification page NDB Position page Section 2 NDB Comments page To view the NDB Position page: 1. Make sure the cursor is not flashing. If it is, press C . 2.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 34 REFERENCE Intersections & User Waypoints Intersection Information When an intersection identifier is entered, the following information will be displayed: Region / Country Waypoint type and identifier Location (lat/lon) Nearest VOR facility, bearing and distance Section 2 Note: The VOR displayed is the calculated nearest VOR, not necessarily the VOR used to define the intersection.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 35 If the waypoint is new, you will be prompted to select the method to enter the waypoint into the database. If the waypoint exists, skip the next step. REFERENCE User Waypoints 4. Select the method to enter the waypoint using O and press E.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 36 REFERENCE Autostore™ & User Comments User waypoints may also be created using AutoStore™. This will save your current position as a user waypoint and can instantly be added to any route. To AutoStore your current position as a waypoint: 1. Press N and rotate O until the Position page is displayed. Press E. This will display the AutoStore page which will allow you to rename the waypoint if you would like and also to choose the route to which it will be added.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 37 3. Use K and O to enter the comment. 4. Press E to accept, and repeat, if desired, to enter information on another line. REFERENCE Proximity Waypoints 5. Press C to complete. Proximity Waypoints The GPS 150 will allow you to enter up to 9 proximity waypoints, which will display an alert message when you come within a user entered distance of them. To create or edit a proximity waypoint: Section 1.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 38 REFERENCE Proximity Waypoints & User Waypoint Catalog To delete a waypoint from the Proximity Waypoints page: 1. Rotate K to display the waypoint you would like to remove. 2. Press C, if necessary, to obtain a cursor. 3. Rotate O to highlight the waypoint you would like to remove. 4. Press \ to erase the name and then E to delete. If you enter the proximity region, a ‘Prox alarm - press NAV’ message will be displayed.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 39 REFERENCE To edit a waypoint: 1. Press E while the waypoint is highlighted to obtain the Waypoint Position page. Edit the waypoint as described on pages 34 & 35. User Waypoints & Waypoint Comment Catalog To activate a user waypoint (perform a direct-to) from the list: 1. Press D while the waypoint is highlighted. To delete a waypoint from the list (cannot be contained in a route or be a proximity waypoint): 1. Press \ while the waypoint is highlighted.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 40 REFERENCE Duplicate & Locked Waypoints Duplicate identifiers for waypoints sometimes exist when identifier names have been used in more than one location. For example, the identifier MA is used in nineteen different locations throughout the world (fewer are contained on the Americas or International databases).
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 41 REFERENCE Section 3 Routes Route Overview All routes are created, edited, activated and copied using the R key. Routes are a series of waypoints flown in order to arrive at the desired destination. The GPS 150 contains two route pages, the Active Route page and the Route Catalog page. Pressing R will display one of the route pages, and rotating O will display the other.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 42 REFERENCE Route Information To add waypoints to the active route (while on the Active Route page): 1. Make sure the cursor is not flashing. If it is, press C. 2. Rotate K to display the waypoint you would like to insert the new waypoint BEFORE. 3. Press C. 4. Rotate O to highlight the waypoint you would like to insert the new waypoint BEFORE. 5. Use K and O to enter the new waypoint identifier. Press E.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 43 Rotate K to scroll through the available routes.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 44 REFERENCE Editing Routes To edit a route (add or delete waypoints): 1. Press R and rotate O, if necessary, to display the Route Catalog page. 2. Rotate K until the route you would like to edit is displayed. 3. Press C, then E when ‘edit?’ is highlighted. This will display the Route Review page. To add a waypoint: 1. Rotate K until the waypoint you would like to insert the new waypoint BEFORE is displayed. 2. Press C and use O to highlight the above waypoint. 3.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 45 REFERENCE To copy a route: 1. Press R and rotate O, if necessary, to display the Route Catalog page. Route Copying and Closest Pt of Approach (CPA) 2. Rotate K until the route you would like to copy TO is displayed. (The route must be empty.) 3. Press C and rotate K to display ‘copy?’. Press E. 4. Use K to select the route you would like to copy from. The origin/destination identifiers will be displayed for your reference. Press E to copy the route.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 46 REFERENCE CPA Diagram The following diagram displays how the CPA function works. The route is from KDAL to KLIT, and the user desires to create a waypoint on the route in reference to TXK. The GPS 150 calculates the closest point the route comes to TXK, which the unit calls TXK0. The unit will display TXK0’s range and bearing from TXK. KLIT CPA page TXKO NORTH Section 3 327° 26.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 47 REFERENCE ANCHOR WAYPOINT Search and Rescue Operations LEG LEG LEG INCREMENT INCREMENT INCREMENT DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE Search and rescue operations INITIAL OFFSET ANCHOR WAYPOINT The GPS 150 will also guide you on search and rescue operations, navigating in a ladder pattern to maximize coverage and minimize navigational planning. This is done in reference to two waypoints, called the anchor waypoints.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 48 REFERENCE The GPS 150 will also allow you to add one line of comments to each route, which will be displayed on the Route Catalog page. This excludes route 0, which will display the offset navigation field. User Comments & Parallel Track To add user comments to any route (except route 0): 1. Press R and rotate O, if necessary, to display the Route Catalog page. 2. Rotate K until the route you would like to add comments to is displayed. 3.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 49 Section 4 Nearest Waypoints REFERENCE Nearest Waypoints The GPS 150 will locate and display the nine nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections and user waypoints within 200 nautical miles of your current position. In addition, it will also display the two nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) points of communication, and any Special Use Airspace alert information and messages that could affect your flight. SUAs are either controlled or restricted airspace.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 50 REFERENCE Special Use Airspace The SUA Alert page will inform you if any restricted or controlled airspace is near or in your flight path, according to the following conditions: • If your projected course will take you inside an SUA within the next 10 minutes, the message ‘SUA ahead < 10 min’ will be displayed. • If you are within two nautical miles of an SUA and your current course will take you inside, the message ‘SUA near & ahead’ will be displayed.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 51 The following SUA types can appear in the SUA type field: Message alrt caut cl B cl C cta dngr moa proh rstc tma trng trsa unsp warn Airspace Type - Alert - Caution - Class B - Class C - ICAO Control Area - Danger - Military Operations Area - Prohibited - Restricted - ICAO Terminal Control Area - Training - Terminal Radar Service Area - Unspecified - Warning REFERENCE SUA Information SUA Alert page The SUA name is displayed on the center line initially and the con
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 52 REFERENCE SUAs and other Nearest Waypoints All SUA alerts (except for prohibited areas) may be turned on or off to avoid unnecessary alerts. Alerts for prohibited areas will always be displayed. An altitude buffer also may be set to extend the vertical profile of your aircraft to provide earlier warnings when climbing or descending.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 53 Section 5 Unit Settings and Satellite Status REFERENCE Unit Settings List The GPS 150 will allow you to customize many settings to your preferences. Also, it will provide information on the satellites it is currently tracking, which is helpful in alerting you to possible problems with antenna installation, or receiver problems. All of the GPS 150’s settings are accessed using the S key.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 54 REFERENCE CDI Scale, Arrival Alarm & Route Settings The course deviance indicator (CDI) may be set to deflect full scale at either 5 distance units (mi, nm, km) or 1.25 distance units. This setting will cause the CDI to deflect appropriately when you have cross track error. This page also contains the arrival alarm settings. The arrival alarm can be set to alert the pilot a specified distance from the destination waypoint.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 55 REFERENCE If you turn automatic leg sequencing off, you must manually advance the route you are navigating to the next waypoint. Sequencing and Selecting Route Legs To manually sequence the active route legs: 1. Press R and rotate O until the Active Route page is displayed. 2. Rotate K until the next desired destination waypoint is displayed. 3. Press C and rotate O to highlight the next destination waypoint. 4. Press D. Press E to confirm the waypoint.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 56 REFERENCE Magnetic Variation & Runway Settings The next Settings page contains the magnetic variation options. The GPS 150 offers three magnetic variation settings. True, automatic, or user defined magnetic corrections will be applied to all track, course and heading information. To set the magnetic variation: 1. Press S and rotate O until the Magnetic Variation page is displayed. 2. Press C and rotate K to select ‘auto mag’, ‘true hdg’ or ‘user mag’. 3.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 57 REFERENCE In the event of power failure, the GPS 150 can automatically turn off the display while using battery power, if desired. This will greatly increase the GPS 150’s battery life while navigating without aircraft power. During the time the display is off, the GPS 150 will continue to navigate and track satellites, but not display information until a key is pressed, or a knob is turned. Display Timeout & Trip Timer Settings To set the display timeout: 1.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 58 REFERENCE Measurement Units The GPS 150 will display all distance, position, speed, fuel type, fuel quantity, altitude, pressure and temperature fields in several different measuring systems. To change the measurement units: 1. Press S and rotate O until the Navigational Units page is displayed. 2. Press C and rotate O to highlight the field you would like to change. 3. Rotate K to change the unit. 4. Rotate O to highlight another field, or press C when finished.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 59 REFERENCE The GPS 150 will allow you turn the SUA alert messages on or off. This will not affect the airspace being listed on the SUA Alert page, it will simply turn off the alert messages when you are approaching or near an SUA.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:10 PM Page 60 REFERENCE Map Datums The GPS 150 contains over 100 map datums for you to use when navigating with the GPS 150. By default, your GPS 150 calculates positions using the WGS-84 map datum. If you are using charts based on another datum, you must set the GPS 150 to use that datum if you are using the coordinates provided on that chart.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 61 The GPS 150 features two RS-232 data ports which can be configured to accept input from altitude serializers, fuel flow systems, fuel/air data computers or output aviation data to moving maps, fuel flow sensors, or the GARMIN PC 150 software kit.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 62 REFERENCE I/O Channel Settings & ARINC 429 Output To change the Input/Output settings (channel 1 or channel 2): 1. Press S and rotate O until the I/O Channel 1 (or 2) page is displayed. 2. Press C and rotate O to select the field you would like to change. 3. Rotate K to select the proper setting. 4. Rotate O to highlight another, or C to complete. 5. To use the PC 150 interface kit, the GPS 150 channel 2 settings must be: in: off, out: plotting.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 63 REFERENCE The GPS 150 can also interface to another GPS 150 to transfer user waypoints, settings and other user information between units. These operations are performed from the Data Transfer page. Data Transfers To receive user data from another GPS 150: 1. Press S and rotate O until the Data Transfer page is displayed. 2. Press C and rotate O to highlight ‘Receive?’. Press E. You may choose to ‘Update user data?’ or ‘Replace user data?’.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 64 REFERENCE Receiver Status & Satellite Signal Level The GPS 150 is designed to allow the user to obtain satellite information at any time to monitor signal strengths and relative accuracy of the position information the receiver is calculating. This is especially helpful when you might be experiencing a problem with low signal levels due to poor coverage or installation problems. To obtain receiver status and satellite signal levels: 1.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 65 The Receiver Status field can display the following messages: Search Sky - The GPS 150 is searching the sky for visible satellites. You will be informed with the message ‘Searching the sky’. Acquiring - The GPS 150 is acquiring satellites for navigation. 2D Nav - The GPS 150 is in 2D navigation mode. If your installation does not include an altitude serializer, you must enter the altitude manually.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 66 REFERENCE Satellite Information The GPS 150 will also display information regarding each satellite in view. To view individual satellite information: 1. Press A (while the U is NOT flashing). 2. Press C to obtain a cursor. 3. Rotate O to highlight the satellite you wish to view. 4. Press E. The Satellite Detail page will display the satellite number, elevation angle, rising/setting indication, user range accuracy (URA), azimuth and signal strength.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 67 Appendix A NavData® and User Data Installation and Operation APPENDIX A NavData & UserData Cards The NavData card supplied with your GPS 150 can be installed or removed ONLY when the GPS 150 is turned off. Insert the card with the thumb tab at the top, and the beveled corner on the bottom right. User Data card transfers. The User Data card can be used to make a backup of user waypoints, routes, checklists, proximity alarms, etc. for later reference and use.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 68 APPENDIX A Data Transfer to other GPS 150s To restore user data from a User Data card to the GPS 150: 1. Install the User Data card while the unit is off. 2. Turn the GPS 150 on by rotating B clockwise. 3. Rotate O to highlight ‘Restore user data?’ and press E. The GPS 150 will ask you which type of data to replace. You may choose checklists, scheduler messages, user waypoints, proximity waypoints, routes, waypoint comments, or all data. 4.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 69 APPENDIX B Appendix B Installation, Removal and Maintenance of the GPS 150 Installing and Removing the GPS150 The aviation rack is designed to allow easy removal of the GPS 150. This enables you to use the unit at home to create routes, interface to a PC, etc. To install the GPS 150 into the aviation rack: 1. Insert a 3/32” allen wrench in the small hole adjacent to the dual knob. 2.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 70 APPENDIX B GPS 150 Maintenance Maintenance The GPS 150 is built to exacting standards and does not require user maintenance. Should the faceplate and lens require cleaning, use a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleaner. The user data is maintained by an internal battery with a projected life of 3 to 5 years. If the GPS 150 detects a low memory battery, you will be informed with the message ‘Memory battery low’.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 71 Appendix C GPS 150 Messages and Abbreviations APPENDIX C GPS 150 Messages The GPS 150 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 150 messages and their meanings. Altitude input fail - The altitude serializer input is not available to the GPS 150. Check the I/O settings and/or the serializer installation.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM APPENDIX C GPS 150 Messages 72 Page 72 Checklist is full - The selected checklist is full. No new items can be added until existing items are deleted. Collecting data - The GPS 150 is collecting orbital data while searching the sky. The antenna should have a good view of the sky and the GPS 150 should be allowed to finish data collection before turning the unit off. Comment memory full - The waypoint comment memory is full.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Invalid SAR route Leg not smoothed Memory battery low Near SUA < 2 nm Need alt - press NAV No altitude input Offset nav cancelled Offset nav in effect Ofst too big for rte Osc needs adjustment Poor GPS coverage Prox alarm-press NAV Proximity overlap Page 73 - The selected route does not contain exactly two waypoints and cannot be used for SAR operations. - The upcoming leg is too short for smooth waypoint transitions. Expect a rapid change in the CDI.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM APPENDIX C Page 74 Proximity wpt locked GPS 150 Messages Proximity wpt moved Proximty wpt deleted Pwr down and re-init RAM failed Ready for navigation Received invalid wpt Receiver failed ROM failed Route is empty Route is full Route wpt deleted Route wpt locked 74 - At least one proximity waypoint is locked because the waypoint has been removed from the Jeppesen NavData®, the data card is missing, or the data card has failed.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Route wpt moved Page 75 - One or more route waypoints were moved at least 0.33 arc minutes due to a database change. Searching the sky - The GPS 150 is in the search-the-sky mode. Allow the unit to complete data collection before turning it off. Start altitude chng - The altitude change entered on the VNAV Planning page is about to begin.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM APPENDIX C GPS 150 Abbreviations Page 76 This section of Appendix C provides a complete list of GPS 150 abbreviations and their meanings.
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 77 APPENDIX C GPS 150 Abbreviations JET A- Jet fuel - Type A JET B- Jet fuel - Type B KHKilometers Per Hour KMKilometers KTKnots LBPounds LCLLocal LENLength LFOB- Leftover Fuel On Board LFLOW- Left fuel flow LOCLocalizer LTLiters MAG VAR-Magnetic Variation MBMillibars Of Pressure MFMandatory Frequency MHStatute Miles Per Hour MIStatute Miles MINMinimum MIN - Minutes MOA- Military Operations Area MPM- Meters Per Minute MPSMeters Per Second MSAMinimum Safe Altitude MTMeter
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 78 APPENDIX C GPS 150 Abbreviations RXSARSECSEQSGLSLCTSRFCSTRTACANTASTAT TEMPTMATRKTRNTRSATWRTXUUNIURAUSER- 78 Receive only Search And Rescue Seconds Sequence Signal Select Surface Steer To TACtical Air Navigational aid True Airspeed Total Air Temperature Temperature ICAO Terminal Control Area Track Angle Turn Angle Terminal Radar Service Area Tower Transmit only UTC time Unicom User Range Accuracy User Waypoint USRUTCVNVNAVVORWPTWX- User Waypoint Universal Time Coor
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 79 Appendix C Specifications APPENDIX D Specifications PHYSICAL Size: Weight: Rack Size: Rack Weight: 6.25”W x 5.8”D x 2”H (159mm x 147mm x 51mm) 34 ounces (0.96kg) 6.32”W x 5.64”D x 2”H (161mm x 143mm x 51mm) 11 ounces (0.
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150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 81 APPENDIX E Appendix E Map Datums ADINDAN Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan AFGOOYE Somalia AIN EL ABD 1970 Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia ANNA 1 ASTRO 1965 Cocos Islands ARC 1950 Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe ARC 1960 Kenya, Tanzania ASCENSION IS 1958 Ascension Island ASTRO B4 SOROL ATOLL Tern Island ASTRO BEACON “E” Iwo Jima Island ASTRO DOS 71/4 St.
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150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM Page 83 APPENDIX F Appendix F Index A Abbreviations AC adaptor Accesory List Activating user waypoints Activating a route Activating a route in reverse Active from waypoint Active Route page Active to waypoint Adding waypoints to a route Airport information Altitude buffer Approach information Approach timer ARINC 429 output Arrival alarm setting Auto leg selection Auto leg sequencing AutoStore™ B Battery saver C Capabilities Cautions CDI CDI page 76-78 68 iii 39 43 43 41 4
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM APPENDIX F Index Page 84 E Editing routes Editing User waypoints Ent Key Entering waypoints Enroute Safe Altitude (ESA) EPE 44 34-36 viii 26 10 64 F Foreword Fuel planning Fuel types Flight Service Stations (FSSs) i 15-16 28 24,52 G Going to the nearest airport GPS planning Ground speed (setting) I Indentifiers Inner Knob Initial Position Reference page Installation of the GPS 150 Intersections Interfaces I/O K Key Functions Knob Functions 84 5 21 4 23 viii 2 69 24,34
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM P Packing List Parallel track PC 150 setup Position page Power/Brightness Knob Power On (Normal) Power On (Simulator) Proximity field Proximity Waypoints Page 85 iii 48 62 3,9,10 vii 7 1 11 24,37-38 R Radar Information 29 Receiver status 7,8,64-65 Receiving data from another GPS 150 63 Removal of the GPS 150 69 Renaming user waypoints 39 Replacing user data 63 Restoring user data 68 Reversing a route 43 Route Catalog page 42 Route Comments 48 Route Diagram 41 Route Key vii,
150man rev E 7/24/98 3:11 PM APPENDIX F Index Page 86 V Vertical navigation (VNAV) VORs W Waypoint Confirmation page Waypoint Identification page Waypoint information Waypoint Key Waypoint Menu Waypoints with comments Weather broadcast indication Winds aloft 86 17-18 23,31-32 3 27 23 vii,25 24 25,39 32,33 17
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