Garmin GPS 95 STD Personal Navigator User manual

GPS 95 STD

PERSONALNAVIGATORTM

OWNER'S MANUAL

KPTS

KOJC

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GPS 95 STD

Personal NavigatorTM

OWNER'S MANUAL

Printed in Taiwan.

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inanyformorbyanymeans,electronicormechanical,includingphotocopying

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

GARMIN.

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

reservestherighttochangeorimprovetheirproductsandtomakechanges

inthecontentwithoutobligationtonotifyany personororganizationof such

changes or improvements.

July, 1993 190-00054-00 Rev. A

PREFACE

GARMIN thanks you for selecting our high performance, full featured

Personal NavigatorTM. The GPS 95 represents our continued commitment

to provide you with a portable navigation unit that is versatile, extremely

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

for many years to come.

TheGPS95'sruggedconstructionandqualitycomponentsofferthereliability

demanded by the harshest operating environments. It may be used in

aircraft,marinevesselsandlandvehicles,aswellasbyhunters,hikers,and

militaryforces. Theunitmaybeoperatedportablyusingitsownbatterypack,

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 AC adaptor for planning

trips at home.

This manual and accompanying quick reference card provide complete

informationonsafelyoperatingtheGPS95toitsfullpotential. Asampletrip

hasbeen planned for you topractice your navigation skills using thebuilt-in

simulator. Afterwards, try a trip of your own to realize the value of the GPS

95 as your Personal NavigatorTM. If you have any questions or comments,

our Product 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

1-800-800-1020

(913) 599-1515

CAUTION

TheGPS system is operatedby the government of theUnited States which

issolelyresponsibleforitsaccuracyandmaintenance. Thesystemisunder

developmentandissubjecttochangeswhichcouldaffecttheaccuracyand

performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 95 is a precision

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

misinterpreted,andthereforebecomeunsafe. UsetheGPS95atyourown

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

Owner'sManualandthoroughlypracticeoperationusingthesimulatormode

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

theGPS95toallavailablenavigationsourcesincludingtheinformationfrom

otherNAVAIDs,visualsightings,charts,etc. Forsafety,alwaysresolveany

discrepancies before continuing navigation.

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

1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 95 1-1

1.1 Capabilities 1-1

1.2 Basic Package 1-2

1.3 Optional Accessories 1-3

1.4 Operational Modes 1-4

2 GETTING STARTED 2-1

2.1 Front Panel 2-1

2.2 Softkey Operation 2-1

2.3 Cursor and Fields 2-2

2.4 Keypad Operation 2-2

2.5 Entering Data 2-4

2.6 Viewing Messages 2-5

2.7 Turning the GPS 95 On 2-5

2.8 Turning the GPS 95 Off 2-7

2.9 Learning to Use the GPS 95 2-7

3 WAYPOINTS 3-1

3.1 Waypoint Definition Page 3-2

3.2 Creating Waypoints 3-3

3.3 Waypoint List 3-5

3.4 Using Waypoints 3-6

3.5 Reviewing Waypoints 3-7

3.6 Proximity Alarm Waypoints 3-8

3.7 Nearest Waypoints 3-9

4 GETTING THERE FAST - GOTO 4-1

5 NAVIGATION INFORMATION 5-1

5.1 Navigation Summary Page 5-1

5.2 Map Display 5-3

5.3 MapConfiguration 5-5

5.4 Present Position 5-6

5.5 Sample Trip 5-7

6 ROUTES 6-1

6.1 RouteDefinition 6-2

6.2 Creating and Copying Routes 6-3

6.3 Activating and Inverting Routes 6-4

6.4 Editing Routes 6-4

6.5 Deleting Routes 6-5

6.6 Active Route 6-5

6.7 Route List 6-6

7 AUTOSTORETM 7-1

7.1 Creating Waypoints with AutostoreTM 7-1

7.2 Building Routes with AutostoreTM 7-2

8 GPS STATUS AND AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 8-1

8.1 Bar Graph Display 8-2

8.2 Satellite Status Page 8-3

8.3 Satellite Skyview Page 8-4

8.4 Auxiliary Menu 8-4

8.5 OperatingMode/Filters 8-4

8.6 Track Log Setup 8-5

8.7 Units/Heading Setup 8-7

8.8 Alarms/CDI Setup 8-8

8.9 Date/Time 8-10

8.10 Audio and Display Setup 8-11

8.11 Interface Setup 8-12

8.12 Map Datum Selection 8-14

8.13 Messages 8-15

8.14 Density Altitude/True Airspeed/Winds Loft 8-15

8.15 Sunrise/Sunset Planning 8-16

8.16 Trip and Fuel Planning 8-17

8.17 Vertical Navigation Planning 8-18

9 SAMPLE TRIP USING ROUTES 9-1

APPENDICES

A MESSAGES A-1

B GLOSSARY AND 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 Yoke Mount Installation C-4

C.4 Yoke Mount Operation C-6

C.5 Portable Antenna Installation C-8

C.6 Battery Pack Operation C-8

C.7 Maintenance C-10

C.8 Product Support C-10

D MAP DATUMS D-1

E UTC TIME TO LOCAL TIME OFFSET E-1

F INDEX F-1

1-1

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 95

1.1 CAPABILITIES

The GPS 95 provides a host of powerful capabilities which were previously

found only in much larger systems:

·Performance: MultiTracTM receiver tracks and uses up to eight

satellites with high sensitivity, fast first fix, and continuous navigation

updates.

·Portability: Goes anywhere - air, sea or land. Built-in simulator for

trip planning or practicing navigation skills anywhere.

·EaseofUse: Graphicscreensandintuitiveguidancefromthedisplay

offer ease of operation.

·Navigation: Stores500alphanumeric userwaypoints; 20reversible

routes of 30 waypoints each. GOTO function sets instantaneous

coursetowaypointofyourchoice. AutoStoreTM functionbuildsroutes

asyou go. A flashing message annunciatorkeeps you fully informed

of your navigation status.

·Personalized: Customizeyour unitby selectingdistanceandspeed

units,CourseDeviationIndicator(CDI)sensitivity,keypadanddisplay

features, map datums, and interface options.

·LowPower Consumption: BatterySaveroperationdrawslessthan

1.5 watts; provides up to four hours of continuous operation with the

AA battery pack.

·TripPlanning:Analyzedistance,time,andfuelrequirementsforyour

trip. Compute time of sunrise/sunset at your destination. Calculate

density altitude before you take off and true airspeed as you fly.

Verticalnavigationguidesyoutoyourcruisingaltitudeandputsyouin

the traffic pattern before landing.

·Alarms:AnalarmclockandtimerallowtheGPS95towatchtheclock

for you. Arrival and CDI alerts help you safely navigate your aircraft.

·Interfaces: Interface with PC-based moving map programs using

NMEA 0183 output, with Differential GPS (DGPS) receivers using

RTCM (SC-104 version 2.0) input, or with marine autopilots and

1-2

graphic plotters using NMEA 0180/0182/0183 outputs. An optional

PCkitisalsoavailabletodownloaduserwaypointsandroutestoyour

PC for permanent record.

We encourage you to read this manual and experiment using the built-in

simulator. ThiswillhelpyouquicklymasterthemanyfeaturesoftheGPS95.

1.2 BASIC PACKAGE

Your GARMIN GPS 95 basic package includes:

· GPS 95 Unit

· AA Battery Pack

· Detachable Antenna

· Remote Antenna Cable w/Suction Cup Mount

· Yoke Mount

· Surface Mount

· Carrying Case

· Self-coiling Power/Data Cable

· Cigarette Lighter Adaptor

· Permanent Installation Wire Harness

· Lanyard

· Battery Terminal Cover

· Owner's Manual

· Quick Reference Card

· Warranty Card

ThebasicpackageallowsyoutouseyourGPS95forbothportableandfixed

operations. The unit may be operated from the AA battery pack, or from an

external power source (5-40VDC) using the cigarette lighter adapter or

permanent installation wire harness.

Handheld Operation:

Forhandheldoperation,the GPS95ispoweredby aAAbatterypack which

should be filled with four high quality alkaline batteries commonly found in

retail stores. The detachable antenna is placed directly on the right side of

the unit. The carrying case will protect your GPS 95 when the unit is not is

use.

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

pointedstraight up andshould not be blockedby objects orpeople. (Signal

receptionthroughthinfabric,suchascanvas,maybeadequatebutdegraded.)

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