GPSMAP 182/182C/232 chartplotting receivers owner’s manual and reference guide (GPSMAP 232 and 182C shown) 182C cover.
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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 GPSMAP 182/182C/232 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
Introduction Warranty and Serial Number Serial Number Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the unit) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. Serial Number: * * , The Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C/232 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.
Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C/232 is a powerful navigation device that can give you the information you need: Precision Performance • 16-color TFT display with backlighting (GPSMAP 182C only) • High-contrast, ten-level gray, LCD screen with backing (GPSMAP 182/232 only) • 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning • WAAS Capable — receive signals from the additional set of WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation Sys
Introduction Packing List Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your Garmin dealer immediately.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-viii Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Preface/Registration/Software License . . . . . . . .ii Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Warranty and Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction “How To” Index + The list to the right is provided to help you quickly find some of the more important procedures you will use on your new GPSMAP 182/182C/232. viii 182C Manual Intro.indd viii TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6, 17 Initialize the GPS receiver (first time use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Adjust screen backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ZOOM IN Key The ZOOM IN/IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) Getting Started ZOOM OUT Key The ZOOM OUT/OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) Keypad Usage NAV Key The NAV key displays the Go To and Follow navigation menu. ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT QUIT Key The QUIT key returns the display to the previous page and, when entering data, it restores the previous value (cancels data entry).
Getting Started Selecting Options How To Select Options and Enter Data Before moving ahead into the features of the GPSMAP 182/182C/232, you will need to learn basic operations. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 182/182C/ 232 to fit your requirements. You can use the ENTER/MARK key and ARROW KEYPAD to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate your selections. To select and activate an optional feature: 1.
Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefined requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key. Getting Started Entering Data To enter a name or number in a data field: 1. Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fields (i.e. ‘ Waypoint Edit’) you can use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor (Highlight) to fields on the page. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to move up or down and the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move sideways. 2.
Getting Started Initializing the Receiver The GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to the keypad and provide a ‘hands-on’ lesson in using the GPSMAP 182/182C/232. We strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation.
To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 182/182C/232: 1. Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu. Press Up or Down on the ARROW KEYPAD until the ‘GPS’ tab is highlighted, then press the MENU key once. Getting Started Initializing the Receiver 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight ‘Initialize Position’ and press ENTER/MARK to initialize the receiver from the map. The Initialize Position Page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. 3.
Getting Started Power On/Screen Backlighting A full-screen GPS Information pop-up page is displayed after you press the ENTER key to acknowledge the Warning Page. The pop-up page will go away after the unit gets a position fix or you press either ENTER or QUIT. The page can be disabled and enabled on the Pages Tab (see page 61).
The backlight will now cycle through minimum, the user-defined, and maximum backlight levels by repeatedly pressing the POWER key. You may also adjust the screen contrast (GPSMAP 182/232 monochrome only). To adjust the screen contrast: Getting Started Backlighting/ Simulator Mode 1. Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear. 2. To decrease or increase the screen contrast, press left or right on the ARROW KEYPAD. 3. Press the ENTER/MARK key to finish.
Getting Started Map Page The Map Page is one of six main pages used in the GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s system. The six main pages are the Map Page, Sonar Page (If equipped with GSD 20. For GSD 20 sonar related operations, refer to “GSD 20 Sounder Module with Garmin Chartplotters” (190-00241-03)), Compass Page, Numbers Page, Highway Page, and Active Route Page. All five pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction using the PAGE and QUIT keys.
Using the Map Cursor Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Controlled by the ARROW KEYPAD, the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen map items and waypoints. Getting Started Map Cursor To get a feel for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Use the IN/OUT keys to set the map scale to the 50 nm setting.
Getting Started Marking Waypoints To mark your present position: 1. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until the ‘New Waypoint’ window appears then release the key. The window will show a default three-digit waypoint name/number (001), symbol (dot), and position. You can leave the name as the auto-assigned number, but for this exercise, lets change the name to ‘DOCK’. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint name field (001) and press ENTER/MARK. You will see that just the first ‘0’ is now highlighted. 3.
Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver’s steering guidance and map displays. We’ve already seen how to use the ENTER/MARK key to store our present position, so it’s time to move on to the fun part—going to a destination. Getting Started Using the NAV Key The NAV key, located on the keypad above the QUIT key, is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint, TracBack, or a route to navigate.
Getting Started Simulated Tour To activate the practice route stored in memory for navigation: 1. Press NAV. The option list page will appear. (If we were selecting a single waypoint to navigate to rather than a route, we could highlight the waypoint on the map, press NAV and then press ENTER/MARK.) 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Follow Route’ option. Press ENTER/MARK to confirm. 3. The Select Route page will appear, with the ‘GPSMAP TOUR’ route highlighted. 4.
You’ll now have a clearer picture of the route you are navigating. Keep in mind that whenever you do exceed the usable range of the built-in database or the optional MapSource or BlueChart data in use, the range field will display ‘OVERZOOM’ to indicate that you should exercise extreme caution using the map data. Press the IN key to zoom into the 2 nm scale.
Getting Started Compass/Numbers Navigation Pages Current Destination Data Fields Compass Ring Pointer Arrow Compass Page Now that we’re navigating to an actual destination, let’s move on to the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. The Compass Page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, with an emphasis on the bearing to your destination and current direction of travel.
The GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, placing greater emphasis on the straight-line desired course and the distance and direction you are off course. As you head toward your destination, the middle of the screen provides visual guidance to your waypoint on a moving graphic “highway.” Your present position is at the bottom center of the highway display. The line down the middle of the highway represents your desired course.
Getting Started Active Route Page/ Main Menu Page You may choose from several different types of data. Current Waypoint Active Route Page The main pages’ data fields may also be configured to display several different information categories (see pages 22-23 for the complete list). On the Highway Page, let’s change the ‘TIME TO NEXT’ field to ‘TIME OF DAY’. To change a data field: 1. Press the MENU key to display the Highway Page options. 2.
To get a basic feel for how the Main Menu page works, let’s delete the two waypoints you created during the simulated tour. This will ensure that you have a clean slate once you start navigating in your home waters. To select the Points (Waypoint) submenu tab: Getting Started Deleting Waypoints/ Powering Off Unit 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Points’ menu tab. You will see a list of stored waypoints appear to the right of the Main Menu list. 2.
Map Page Reference Map Page Data Fields Land User Waypoint Map Item Boat Icon Water Navaids Geographic Name Map Page shown using optional MapSource data. Map Scale The GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography, plotting and navigational data.
• When the cursor is stationary, a fixed coordinate position will appear in the position field. Note that the distance and bearing will change as the boat’s position changes. • Whenever you zoom in cursor mode, the cursor will be centered on screen. Reference Map Page Cursor • To return to position mode, press the QUIT key. ) When the cursor reaches the edge of the map, the unit may pause as it loads new map data.
To eliminate the cursor and re-center your position on-screen: Reference Map Page Cursor and Zooming 1. Press the QUIT key. The cursor may also be used to create new waypoints directly from the map. To create a waypoint with the cursor: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired map position. 2. Press the ENTER/MARK key and the ‘New Map Waypoint’ window will appear. If the cursor is on a map item, you will get a new window with details about the item when ENTER/MARK is pressed.
Map Page Options Many features of the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 are menu driven. Each of the main pages have an options menu, allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special features that specifically relate to that page. The data window, located at the top of the main pages provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data field may be configured to display any one of several data options.
Reference • Change Numbers — allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data field used on the map display. This option is available from any of the main pages. To change a data field: Map Page Options 1. From the menu, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Change Numbers’ option and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Move the field highlight to the data field you want to change and press ENTER/MARK. 3.
• TOTAL TRIP TIME – Total travel time of trip, stopped and moving • TRACK – Current compass direction of travel • TRIP ODOMETER – Trip Odometer • TURN – Directional amount of turn needed to match bearing • VELOCITY MADE GOOD – Velocity Made Good to destination • VOLTAGE – Current voltage reading being received by unit • WATER SPEED* – Speed through the water • WATER TEMP. LOG* – Timeline graph of the transducer’s temperature reading.
Reference Map Page Options Main Menu— Map Configuration Tab • Set Up Map— allows you to configure the map display to your preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. The map set up option uses a ‘file tab’ feature, making it easier to organize the various settings for ease of use.
Source Tab Basemap— On/Off: turns the built in base map on or off. Data Card Maps— On/Off: turns all optional BlueChart/MapSource data loaded on the data card on or off. The ‘Data Card Maps’ option box shows a list of the optional BlueChart/MapSource data loaded on the data card. Each area is described by name and may be deselected if you do not Reference Map Page Options wish to display the data on the Map Page. To display the Map Information Page: 1.
Reference Map Page Options Navaids Tab Nav Line Tab Track Tab Other Tab 26 182C Manual Part 1.indd 26 Map Setup Menu Options NOAA - All maps are drawn using a symbol set similar to NOAA/NIMA. International - All maps are drawn using a symbol set similar to the IALA symbol set. Text Size— Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen size of the name. Light Sectors— Off, Auto, On: controls the drawing light sectors on the map.
Compass Page The GPSMAP 182/182C/232 features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway. Whenever a NAV, Follow Track (TracBack) or Follow Route have been activated, the GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s Compass Page will guide you to your destination with digital readouts and a graphic compass display, which includes a bearing pointer.
Numbers Page Reference Numbers/Highway Pages The Numbers Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to display. The default page will display three large, user-selectable data fields showing a compass ribbon, speed and current position coordinates. You may also choose to show the three data fields in large lettering for better readability or you may ‘split’ any or all of the data fields to show 4 smaller data fields.
provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data field may be configured to display several data options. The data window layout may also be changed to display additional data fields and change the actual size of the data displayed. Reference Highway Page Options The GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s Highway Page features a menu options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the Highway Page and the layout options. To display the Highway Page options: 1. Press MENU.
Reference Creating Waypoints Creating and Using Waypoints The Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C/232 stores up to 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with a userdefined icon, comments and depth available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using two basic methods: • ENTER/MARK key– used primarily for marking your present position, the ENTER/MARK key also provides options that allow you to select a map position or map item from the map display.
5. To enter optional comments or a depth, highlight the “Comments” or “Depth” field to the right of the position coordinates and press the ENTER/MARK key, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a value and press ENTER/MARK. Reference Creating Waypoints 6. To manually enter a set of coordinates, highlight the coordinates and press the ENTER/MARK key, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter the new coordinates and press ENTER/MARK when done. 7.
Reference Editing Waypoints Submenu Tabs Reviewing and Editing Waypoints Once you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be modified, reviewed, renamed, moved or deleted at any time through the Waypoint Edit page. The Waypoint Edit page is available for any stored waypoint by highlighting the desired waypoint from the map display or selecting it from the waypoint lists under the ‘Points’ tab in the Main Menu and pressing the ENTER/MARK key once. To access the Waypoint Edit page: 1.
To move the waypoint on the map: 1. From the Waypoint Edit page, highlight ‘Show Map’ and press ENTER/MARK. Highlight the waypoint and press ENTER/MARK. A ‘MOVE’ label will now appear under the cursor arrow in addition to a distance, bearing, and coordinate window. You may also use the IN and OUT keys to zoom the map. The map scale will appear in the lower right corner. Reference Editing Waypoints 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to point to the new position and press ENTER/MARK.
Reference Waypoint Options ) Once a waypoint is deleted from the list, it cannot be recovered from the unit. It is advisable to backup important waypoints to a computer using an optional PC cable and interface software or record them down manually. To display the waypoint menu options: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘User’ tab and press the MENU key. To scroll through and review the waypoint list: Submenu Tabs 1.
2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Delete All’ and then press ENTER/MARK. Reference 3. Highlight the ‘OK’ prompt and press ENTER/MARK to confirm. Proximity Waypoint List The second waypoint submenu list available from the ‘Points’ tab is the ‘Proximity’ list, which lets you define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint position, and can be used to help you avoid reefs, rocks or restricted waters. Up to ten waypoints may be listed, with a maximum alarm radius of 99.
Reference The following options are available from the ‘Proximity’ submenu of the ‘Points’ tab: • Delete Alarm— removes selected waypoint from proximity list. Proximity Waypoint List • Delete All— removes all waypoints from proximity list. To display the waypoint menu options: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘Proximity’ tab and press the MENU key. To clear one or all proximity waypoint(s) from the list: 1.
Going to a Destination Using the NAV key, the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 provides three ways to navigate to a destination: Go To Point, Follow Route and Follow Track (TracBack). Once you are actively navigating, you will see a straight line that always runs from your current location to the destination. The easiest method for selecting a destination is the ‘Go To’ function, which lets you select a destination point and quickly sets a direct course from your present position.
Reference 31 for creating waypoints using map items. If you are selecting a new map point (non-map item) as the ‘Go To’ destination, the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 will automatically create or move a waypoint named ‘MAP’ at the cursor position. Going to a Destination/ TracBack Navigation To activate an existing waypoint or map item as a ‘Go To’ from the map display: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint or map item on screen and press NAV. 2.
To save a track log: 1. From the Main Menu, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Track’ tab, then highlight the ‘Active’ tab to the right. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the ‘Save’ option and press ENTER/MARK. 3. From the ‘Save Back Through’ window, highlight the desired time, date, or ‘Entire Log’ and press ENTER/MARK. 4. Next, the track will begin saving and then display the ‘Saved Track’ window when done. The default name, distance and number of points (500 max) will be displayed. 5.
Reference • If the track log interval is set to the ‘Time’ option, the route may not follow your exact path (keep the interval set to ‘resolution’ for best performance). TracBack Navigation/ MOB: Man OverBoard • If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip, the TracBack will draw a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed.
Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. The Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C/232 system lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to 50 (254 on 182C) waypoints each. Routes can be created and modified in two ways. The first way to the ‘Edit on Map’ from the Route Edit map page, allowing you to see each route graphically on-screen as you create, review, or modify the route.
Reference Creating Routes To create a route using text from the Route Review page: 1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Route’ tab and press the MENU key to display the route options page or you may also highlight the first available blank route slot and press ENTER/MARK. (Skip to step 4 if you use this method.) 3. Select the ‘New Route’ option and press ENTER/MARK. 4. Press MENU, select ‘Edit as text’ and press ENTER/MARK.
Route List Page The GPSMAP 182/182C/232 Route List page displays all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. Once a route has been created, it can be activated and used for navigation with the NAV key. A route may be followed in the same sequence as it was originally created, or you can invert the route and navigate from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint.
Reference Route Review Page Route Review Page Once you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you to review and modify the route displayed. To get to the Route Review page: Route Name Data Fields 1. Press MENU twice, highlight the ‘Route’ tab. 2. Highlight the name of the route you wish to review and press ENTER/MARK. The Route Review page also allows you to enter your own 15-character name for any listed route. By default the name includes the first and last waypoints in the route.
Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review page are Edit on Map, Add Before, Remove and Trip Planning. Edit on Map— this option allows you to review and modify the route displayed for each point (waypoint or map item) on a map page. You may also use the cursor to insert a new route point on a route leg, review the waypoint or map item. Reference Editing Routes To edit the route on the map: 1. From the Route Review page, press MENU, highlight ‘Edit on Map’ and press ENTER/MARK.
Reference The GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map cursor. To insert a new waypoint between two existing route waypoints: Editing Routes 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the leg you want to insert the new waypoint in (the route line will highlight and change to a dotted line when the leg is selected) and press ENTER/MARK. 2.
Trip Planning— The Route Review and Active Route pages also display trip-planning information for each leg or the entire route. Available information includes Course, ETA, Fuel (to point), Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise and Sunset (at point location) and Time To (point). To use the Trip Planning feature: Reference Editing Routes 1. To select the desired planning figure, highlight the desired route from the Route List and press ENTER/MARK to display the Route Review page. 2.
Reference Active Route Page Active Route Page Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 system, the Active Route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, distance and choice of Course, ETA, Fuel to point, Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise and Sunset at point location, or Time To point for each point from your present position. The current destination point, the ‘active’ point, is marked with an arrow icon.
Find Function The FIND key allows you to search the units for user waypoints, map items and any optional BlueChart or MapSource information loaded on a data card. By pressing the FIND key, the unit will search for items from your current location by default or you may also search from other locations. When you press FIND, a list of available items to search from will appear. The default items are Waypoints, Cities, Tide Stations and Transportation.
Reference Find Options Find Options Using the Find options, you may search from various map data and utilize variety of nearest criteria for all items, except waypoints. Available Find options are: • Nearest To Boat— centers search from your boat’s current location • Nearest To Other— allows you to choose another map location from which to search. • Nearest To Next— centers search from the next point of your active route. • Nearest To Destination— centers search from the last point of your active route.
Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in an easy to use “tab” format. The Main Menu page is available from any page in the system, and is accessed through the MENU key. See pages 2-3 for additional instructions changing settings and entering data. To access the Main Menu Page: 1. Press MENU twice. The 18 Menu tabs are divided into categories by function.
GPS Tab— provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The status information will give you an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment. The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked. The signal strength is shown on a bar graph for each satellite, with the satellite number below.
best when there are no nearby obstructions such as buildings, mountains, etc. WAAS satellites will be numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your GPSMAP 182/182C/232. Initial reception of the WAAS signal may take up to 15-20 minutes, then 1-2 minutes afterwards. When WAAS differential correction has been received for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a ‘D’ will appear in the signal bar of the sky view and ‘2D or 3D Differential’ will appear in the receiver status.
Reference Main Menu: GPS Tab • 3D— at least four satellites with good geometry have been acquired and your position is now being calculated in latitude, longitude and elevation. ‘3D Differential’ will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode and a ‘D’ will show on the strength bar of satellites being corrected. • Poor GPS Coverage— the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix.
To select a menu option: Reference 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired option and press ENTER/MARK. The following options are available: • Start/Stop Simulator— toggles the unit simulator on or off. Retail Demo mode will restore factory settings to the unit if left unattended for over 2 minutes. This mode should only be used for display purposes. User waypoints will NOT be deleted. Main Menu: GPS Tab • WAAS On/WAAS Off— toggles the WAAS capability of the receiver on or off.
Reference Main Menu: Tide Tab Station Name Date Tide Chart Event Times Tide Tab Tide Tab— shows a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and over 3000 tide stations around the USA coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada and several of the Caribbean islands. The top of the page displays the tide station being referenced, below that the date.
To select the nearest tide station from you current location: Reference 1. From the “Tide” tab, highlight the ‘At’ field and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Highlight the desired station of the list and press ENTER/MARK twice. If you are not within this range, you will see a message “None Found”. Use the ‘Nearest To Other’ Find option and select a location closer to a tide station. To select a tide station from the map: 1. Press FIND, then MENU when the search results appear. 2.
Reference Main Menu: Trip/ Celes (Celestial) Tab Position Date/Time Skyview Window Moon Position Sun/Moon Event Times Moon Phase Sun Position Overhead (90°) 70° 45° Horizon (0°) Trip Tab— displays Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed, Total Average speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving Time, Total Time, and Odometer. You may reset the data by choosing from ‘Reset Trip’, ‘Reset Odometer’, ‘Reset Max Speed’, or ‘Reset All’ and pressing ENTER/MARK.
Track Tab— lets you specify whether or not to record a track log (an electronic ‘breadcrumb trail’ recording of your path), define how it is recorded, or save track log data for future use. The Track Logs Page also provides an indicator of the memory used for the active track log and options to clear the track memory or start a TracBack route. See pages 38-40 for TracBack information. The Track submenu is divided in two tabs: ‘Active’ tab and the ‘Saved’ tab.
Reference Main Menu: Track Tab Resolution— records track plot based upon a user-defined variance from your course over ground. The resolution option is the default setting and is recommended for the most efficient use of memory and TracBack performance. The distance value (entered in the value field) is the maximum error allowed from the true course before recording a track point. • Value— defines the distance or time used to record the track log. • Save— allows you to save the current active track log.
Time Tab— displays the current time and date, allows you to adjust the 12 or 24 hour time format, enter a time zone and adjust for daylight savings to show correct local time. Reference The following options are available: • Time Format— choose from 12 or 24 hour (military) time format. • Time Zone- choose your correct time zone to show correct local time or enter a UTC Offset. The UTC (also called Greenwich Time) offset is how many hours you are ahead or behind the time line.
Reference Main Menu: Systm (System) Tab Systm (System) Tab— controls system setting for beeper, speed filter, languages, system mode, simulator controls, restores factory settings, and displays software version. The following settings are available: • Beeper— controls audible beep. Select from ‘Off’, ‘Alarms Only’ (sounds for alarms/messages), ‘Key and Alarm’ (sounds for key presses and alarms/messages). • Speed Filter— averages speed-readings.
Units Tab— defines Position Format, Map Datum, Heading, Distance, Speed, Elevation, Depth and Temperature. The following settings are available: • Position Format— is used to change the coordinate system in which a given position reading is displayed. You should only change the position format if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format or wish to use a format you are familiar with.
Reference Main Menu: Units Tab • Heading— lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from ‘Auto Mag Var’, ‘True’, ‘Grid’ and ‘User Mag Var’. ‘Auto Mag Var’ provides magnetic north heading references which are automatically determined from your current position. ‘True’ provides headings based upon a true north reference. ‘Grid’ provides headings based on a grid north reference (and is used in conjunction with the grid position formats described on page 63).
Reference • GARMIN Remote Sonar— supports the GSD 20 Sonar Module interface. • NMEA In/NMEA Out— supports the input/output of standard NMEA 0183 data, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW and VHW sentences. • None— provides no interfacing capabilities. Port 2— • GARMIN Remote Sonar— supports the GSD 20 Sonar Module interface. • GARMIN DGPS— used to connect the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver.
Reference To restore the Serial Data Format settings back to the default ‘GARMIN Data Transfer’: 1. From the Comm tab, press MENU, highlight ‘Defaults’ and press ENTER/MARK. Main Menu: Comm tab If ‘GARMIN DGPS’ or ‘RTCM In/NMEA Out’ format is selected, additional fields are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 182/182C/232.
Alarm Tab— allow you to define the alarm settings. The Alarm tab is divided into three submenu tabs: System alarms, Nav alarms and Sonar alarms. System Tab: • Clock— provides an alarm for the system clock. Enter a time in the time field and turn the alarm on and off from the control field menu. Remember to enter alarm times in the same time format (UTC or local) you’re using for your system. The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work.
Appendix A Loran TD Loran TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation”. The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation.
The LORAN Position Format field is located under the Units tab in the Main Menu. The ‘LORAN TD Setup’ window contains the fields to select the Loran GRI-Chain Number, Primary and Secondary Stations, and TD Offsets. Appendix A Loran TD Setup To setup Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the “Units” tab and then the “Position Format” field and press ENTER/MARK. You may also press MENU from the “Units” tab to display the ‘Loran TD On’ option.
Appendix B Digital Selective Calling (DSC) WHAT IS DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC)? Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position Reporting.
HOW ARE MMSI ASSIGNMENTS OBTAINED? Non-commercial users (e.g. recreational users who remain in domestic waters and only carry VHF, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar) are not required to have a FCC ship station license. The FCC and Coast Guard have authorized some second and third party vendors to assign MMSI numbers. This service is limited to registering recreational vessels only. To receive information on how to obtain a recreational MMSI number please contact: http://www.
Appendix B Digital Selective Calling (DSC) with the MMSI number attached to the call (if the user has DSC support). Any DSC-equipped mariner (on sea or land) within range can receive the call. When the Garmin GPSMAP 182/182C/232 is connected to a VHF with DSC support, the GPS unit displays a Call List, Log, and a Directory available to store incoming information received from another user’s DSC capable VHF/GPS combination.
DSC Call List The DSC Call List displays the current calls received. The GPS can manage up to 50 calls. When ‘calls’ are received, they are updated constantly to give the most current information, even if the unit is left unattended. Any entry from the Call List can be selected to show an Entry Review. Appendix B Digital Selective Calling (DSC) DSC Log When DSC calls are received, they are automatically stored in the Log, with the latest call at the top. The unit may store up to 100 logs.
Appendix B There are two ways to add a new entry into the directory. To add a new Directory entry: Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 1. Press Menu, then highlight ‘New Item’ and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Or, with the Directory Tab highlighted press the Arrow Keypad DOWN, highlight an empty field and press ENTER/MARK to access the New Directory Item window. The New Directory Item window allows the user to input information of a known contact. To add the MMSI number, Name, or Comment: 1.
ful for practice before connecting to the real system. The Distress Call simulator also helps to check if alarms are working properly. To run a simulation: Appendix B Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 1. Place the chartplotter into simulation (see pg. 7). 2. From the Main Menu, select the DSC tab, then highlight the Setup tab. 3. Highlight which simulation you wish to run and press ENTER/MARK.
Appendix C Time Offsets The chart below gives an approximate UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed information. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal Zone Offset Longitudinal Zone Offset W180.0º to W172.5º -12 E007.5º to E022.5º +1 W172.5º to W157.5º -11 E022.5º to E037.5º +2 W157.5º to W142.5º -10 E037.5º to E052.5º +3 W142.5º to W127.5º -9 E052.5º to E067.5º +4 W127.
The GPSMAP 182/182C/232 uses an on-screen pop-up message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Press the ENTER key to acknowledge and return to the page you were viewing. Alarm Clock— The alarm clock has sounded. Anchor Drag Alarm— You have drifted out of the specified distance range. Antenna Input Shorted To Ground— Check antenna wiring/connections or antenna replacement. Approaching Waypoint— You are a specified alarm distance from a destination waypoint.
Appendix D Messages Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint—The alarm radius specified overlaps the area specified for another proximity waypoint. Adjust distance. Route Already Exists: — You have entered a route name that already exists in memory. Modify route name or delete the previous route name. Route Does Not Exist: — Route has been renamed or removed from memory and cannot be used. Route Is Full— You have attempted to add more than 50 points to a route.
Adindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Chua Astro Chua Astro- Paraguay Afgooye Afgooye- Somalia Croatia Croatia AIN EL ABD ‘70 AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia Corrego Alegr Corrego Alegre- Brazil Djakarta Djakarta (Batavia)- Sumatra Island (Indonesia) Dos 1968- Gizo Island (New Georgia Islands) Anna 1 Ast ‘65 Anna 1 Astro ‘65- Cocos I.
Appendix E Map Datums Johnston Island Johnston Island Kandawala Kandawala- Sri Lanka Kerguelen Islnd Kerguelen Island Kertau 1948 West Malaysia, Singapore L. C. 5 Astro Cayman Brac Island Liberia 1964 Liberia 1964- Liberia NAD27 Central North American 1927-Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) NAD27 CONUS North Am.
Avg Speed— The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (BRG)— The compass direction from your present position to a destination waypoint. Course— The desired course between the active ‘from’ and ‘to’ waypoints. Distance (Dist)— The ‘great circle’ distance from present position to a destination waypoint. Distance to Destination— The ‘great circle’ distance from present position to a GOTO destination, or the final waypoint in a route.
Appendix F Navigation Terms BRG TRK F OF SP EE D SE UR CO DES IR TRA ED CK 'FROM' WAYPOINT DIS NORTH NORTH TAN CE TO DES TINA TIO N DESTINATION WAYPOINT Odometer— A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Off Course— The distance you are off a desired course in either direction, left or right. Also referred to as ‘cross-track error’ or ‘course error’.
Physical Specifications Size: 182: 6.18" H x 6.30" W x 2.64" D (15.7cm x 16.0cm x 6.7cm) 232: 7.55" H x 7.7" W x 2.57" D (19.18 x 19.56 x 6.53 cm) 182C: 6.18" H x 6.30" W x 2.64" D (15.7cm x 16.0cm x 6.7cm) Weight: 182/ 182C: Less than 2.0 lb. (.763Kg); 232: less than 2.0 lb. (.907Kg) Display: 182: 5.5" diagonal (14.1cm) 232: 7.1" diagonal (18.03cm) high-contrast, 10-level gray FSTN LCD with adjustable backlighting (360 x 240 pixels) 182C: 5.0" diagonal (12.
Appendix H Antenna Installation Installing the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 The GPSMAP 182/182C/232 must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. If you have the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 with the built-in internal bail mount antenna, you may skip this section and proceed to the next page. For unit’s purchased with the remote GA 29 antenna, follow the instructions below.
Mounting the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 Unit The GPSMAP 182/182C/232’s compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station. The unit comes with a gimbal bracket that can be used for surface or overhead mounting.
Appendix H Unit Installation The GPSMAP 182/182C/232 with external antenna can be flush mounted on a flat panel of .08.52” thickness using the cam lobe feature on its gimbal mounting bracket. When flush mounting the GPSMAP 182/182C/232, be sure to choose an appropriately sized location for the unit (see unit dimensions pg. 83) and leave 1.25” (32mm) clearance below the data card slot for inserting/removing data cards. For flush mounting the GPSMAP 232 unit, skip to the next set of instructions.
Connecting the Power/Data The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 182/182C/232 to a DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG 1.5 Amp fuse. For wiring the GPSMAP to a GSD 20 Sonar Module, refer to the “GSD 20 Installation Guide”(190-00255-00).
Appendix H Installing and Removing Data Cards Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 182/182C/232 uses optional Garmin marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to display digital charts and maps on-screen. Data cards are installed in the card slot located at the bottom right of the unit. Data cards may be installed or removed at any time, whether the unit is on or off. To install a data card: 1.
Installing the Ferrite Bead Clamp (GPSMAP 182C Only) Appendix H In order to filter Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) radiation, which could possibly interfere with items such as televisions, radios, or other marine electronics that are operating in close proximity to the GPSMAP182C with GA 29 remote antenna, a ferrite bead filter clamp and neoprene foam strip are included for attachment to the unit’s antenna cable.
Appendix I Index A Accuracy ...................... ..........................53 Accuracy Circle ......................................26 Active Route Page .......................16, 29, 48 Active Route Page Options .....................48 Alarms ...................................................67 Anchor Drag Alarm ................................67 Arrival Alarm .........................................67 ARROW KEYPAD ....................................1 B Backlighting ..................................
Installation .....................................84-89 Interface Formats .................................65 Interfacing .....................................65, 87 J Jump To Page ....................................61 K Keypad Usage ........................................1 L Land Mode ..........................................24 Language Selection ..............................62 Light Sectors .........................................26 Local Time Offset ...........................61, 76 Loran TD ....
Appendix I Index Routes- Inverting .............................43, 48 Routes- Naming .....................................44 Routes- Trip Planning ............................47 Routes- Remove Points .....................45-46 Routes- Reviewing Points .................43-45 S Satellite Sky View ...............................5, 52 Serial Data Format .................................65 Serial Number .........................................iv Shallow Water Alarm .............................
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