Garmin 55 AVD User manual

GPS 55AVD

Personal NavigatorTM

OWNER'S MANUAL

Printed in Taiwan.

in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying

and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of

GARMIN.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN

reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes

in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such

changes or improvements.

October, 1992 190-00030-00 Rev. D

PREFACE

GARMIN thanks you for selecting our high performance, full featured

Personal NavigatorTM. The GPS 55 AVD represents our continued

commitment to provide you with a portable aviation unit that is versatile,

extremely accurate, and easy to use. We are confident you will enjoy using

your unit for many years to come.

The GPS 55 AVD's rugged construction and quality components offer the

reliability demanded by the harshest operating environments. When not

being used in an aircraft, it may be removed for use in marine and land

vehicles, as well as for hunting and hiking. The unit may be operated portably

using its own battery pack, or it may use a 5-40 volt DC external power source

for fixed mounted applications. You can even use a 115- or 230-volt battery

charger for planning trips at home.

This manual and accompanying quick reference guide provide complete

information on safely operating the GPS 55 AVD to its full potential. Two

exciting practice trips have been planned for you to practice your navigation

skills using the built-in simulator. Afterwards, try a trip of your own to realize

the value of the GPS 55 AVD as your Personal NavigatorTM. If you have any

questions or comments, our Customer Support Department is eager to serve

you. GARMIN is fully committed to your satisfaction as a customer.

GARMIN International, Inc.

9875 Widmer Road

Lenexa, KS 66215

CAUTION

The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States which

is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is under

development and is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and

performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 55 AVD is a precision

electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or

misinterpreted, and therefore become unsafe. Use the GPS 55 AVD at your

own risk. To reduce the risk, carefully review and understand all aspects of

this Owner's Manual and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator

mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications

from the GPS 55 AVD to all available navigation sources including the

information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety,

always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

The Jeppesen database incorporated in the GPS 55 AVD must be updated

regularly in order to ensure that its information is current. GARMIN issues

an update approximately every 28 days. Contact GARMIN or your local

GARMIN aviation dealer for more information on GPS 55 AVD database

updates. Pilots using an out-of-date database do so entirely at their own risk.

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

BASIC FEATURES

1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 55 AVD 1-1

1.1 Capabilities 1-1

1.2 Aviation Database 1-2

1.3 Operations 1-2

2 GETTING STARTED 2-1

2.1 Front Panel 2-1

2.2 Banners 2-1

2.3 Cursor and Fields 2-3

2.4 Keypad Operation 2-3

2.5 Entering Data 2-5

2.6 Viewing Messages 2-5

2.7 Operating Modes 2-6

3 BASIC OPERATION 3-1

3.1 Power On 3-1

3.2 Satellite Status 3-2

3.3 Present Position 3-3

3.4 AutoStoreTM 3-4

3.5 CDI and Navigation Summary 3-5

3.6 Waypoints 3-6

3.7 Nearest Waypoints 3-9

3.8 Navigate to a Waypoint 3-10

3.9 Proximity Alarm Waypoints 3-11

3.10 Sample Trip 3-12

4 UNIT CUSTOMIZATION 4-1

4.1 Setup Menu 4-1

4.2 Operating Mode 4-2

4.3 User Selectable Alarms 4-2

4.4 Backlighting Timeout 4-3

4.5 Audio Settings 4-4

4.6 Navigation Units 4-4

4.7 CDI Scale 4-5

4.8 Magnetic Variation 4-5

4.9 Filter Settings 4-6

4.10 Output 4-7

4.11 Map Datum 4-7

ADVANCED FEATURES

5 NAVIGATION PLANNING 5-1

5.1 Navigation Menu 5-1

5.2 Date and Time 5-1

5.3 Event Timer 5-2

5.4 Trip Planning 5-4

5.5 Sunrise/Sunset 5-4

5.6 Alarm Clock 5-5

6 ROUTES 6-1

6.1 Navigating Using Routes 6-1

6.2 Route Catalog 6-2

6.3 Editing Routes 6-3

6.4 Activating Routes 6-5

6.5 Building Routes Using AutoStoreTM 6-7

7 SAMPLE SIMULATED TRIP 7-1

APPENDICES

A MESSAGES A-1

B NAVIGATION TERMS B-1

B.1 Definitions B-1

B.2 Course To Steer (CTS) B-3

C INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE C-1

C.1 Specifications C-1

C.2 Electrical Wiring C-3

C.3 Surface Mount Installation C-4

C.4 Portable Antenna Installation C-7

C.5 Battery Pack Operation C-8

C.6 Maintenance C-9

C.7 Customer Support C-9

D MAP DATUMS D-1

E ABBREVIATIONS FOR DATABASE REGIONS E-1

F AIRPORT IDENTIFIERS PREFIX CODES F-1

G INDEX G-1

1-1

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 55 AVD

1.1 CAPABILITIES

The GPS 55 AVD provides a host of powerful capabilities which were

previously found only in much larger systems:

·Performance: State-of-the-art MultiTracTM receiver tracks up to eight

satellites while providing high receiver sensitivity, fast first fix, and

continuous navigation updates.

·Portability: Goes where you go - on land, sea, or in the air. The built-

in simulator allows you to plan your next trip or hone your navigation

skills at home or in your office.

·Navigation: Illuminated keypad and display provide the navigation

information you need at a glance. Store up to 250 alphanumeric

waypoints and 10 reversible routes. The GOTO function sets an

instantaneous course to the waypoint of your choice. The AutoStoreTM

function helps you build routes as you go. A flashing Message

Annunciator and an audible message tone keep you fully informed of

your navigation status.

·Personalized: Configure your unit the way you like by selecting

nautical units, Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) sensitivity, keypad

and display features, map datums, and interface options.

· Low Power Consumption: Battery Saver operation, which draws

less than 1.1 watts, provides up to ten hours of continuous operation

with four AA size alkaline batteries.

·Trip Planning: Analyze distance and time requirements for your trip.

Compute the time of sunrise and sunset at your destination.

·Alarms: An alarm clock and timer allow the GPS 55 AVD to watch the

clock for you. Arrival, anchor drag, CDI, and proximity alerts help you

safely navigate your craft.

·Interfaces: Interface with graphics plotters as well as marine autopilots.

We encourage you to read through this manual and experiment using the

built-in simulator. This will help you quickly master the power of the GPS 55

AVD.

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1.2 AVIATION DATABASE

The GPS 55 AVD features a built-in Jeppesen NavData®database providing

direct access to worldwide airport (with a runway of 1,000 feet or greater) and

VOR locations. Two versions of the internal database are available to cover

the entire world:

·Americas: Includes North, Central and South America.

·International: Includes everywhere except North, Central or South

America.

This database may be updated by a GARMIN authorized service center on

a one-time basis or every 28 days by subscription service. Contact GARMIN

or your local GARMIN aviation dealer for more information on GPS 55 AVD

database updates. (NOTE: Programmed routes and proximity alarms which

contain database waypoints that are deleted or moved more than 0.33 arc

minutes due to a database update will be deleted.)

1.3 OPERATIONS

You may use your GPS 55 AVD for both portable and fixed operations. The

unit may be operated from external AC power using a battery charger,

external 5-40 volt DC power using the power/data cable or cigarette lighter

adapter, or using a battery pack.

Handheld Operation:

For handheld operation, the GPS 55 AVD is powered by a AA battery pack

which should be filled with four high quality alkaline batteries commonly

found at retail stores. (A rechargeable nicad battery pack is also available.)

In order to track GPS satellites, the unit must be situated with the antenna

pointed straight up and should not be blocked by objects or people (signal

reception through thin fabric such as canvas may be adequate but degraded).

A lanyard is provided to prevent accidental dropping of your GPS 55 AVD.

(Connect the lanyard to the eyelet on the back of the unit.)

Aircraft Operation:

A mounting bracket is supplied for fixed mount installation in an aircraft.

Additionally, six feet cable with a suction cup and hardware is provided for

remote mounting of the portable antenna The unit may be operated using

aircraft power through the power/data cable or it may be operated using the

battery pack. While using aircraft power, you may wish to leave the battery

1-3

pack in the unit. In the event of aircraft power failure, the GPS 55 AVD will

automatically switch to battery power.

Marine/Land Operation:

A universal mount is available for swivel mount installation in a boat or land

vehicle. Additionally, a Marine/RV Remote Antenna is available for installations

which require an external antenna for an unobstructed view of the sky. This

weather-proof antenna includes 30 feet of low-loss antenna cable. The

remote antenna has been constructed to thread onto a standard 1" antenna

mount. Antenna mounts, commonly used to attach VHF radio antennas and

Loran-C couplers, are readily available from your local marine accessories

dealer.

A Magnetic Mount Antenna is also available for attaching a remote antenna

to a metallic surface. This weather-proof antenna includes 10 feet of low-loss

antenna cable. A cigarette lighter adapter cable may be used to power the

unit in vehicle applications.

In addition to supplying power to the unit, the power/data cable allows you to

interface your GPS 55 AVD with other electronic devices such as graphical

displays or marine autopilots.

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