1-3pack in the unit. In the event of aircraft power failure, the GPS 55 AVD willautomatically switch to battery power.Marine/Land Operation:A univers
2-1CHAPTER 2GETTING STARTED2.1 FRONT PANELThe front panel consists of a 20-key keypad and a LCD display whichincludes three lines of information and
2-2
2-32.3 CURSOR AND FIELDSAlphanumeric Field Cursor onConfirmation FieldNumeric Field Cursor on Cyclic FieldThe area of the page which is underlined is
2-4Pressing the MSG/SET key allows you to view new messageswhen the "MSG" banner is flashing. (See Section 2.6 and AppendixA.) Pressing th
2-52.5 ENTERING DATATo enter data you must first move the cursor under the desired field bypressing the right or left arrow key.To enter a number...·
2-6Important messages will remain on the Message Page after being viewed.If this occurs, the MSG banner will be in view but will not flash (if no mess
3-1CHAPTER 3BASIC OPERATION3.1 POWER ONAfter you turn your GPS 55 on, it will conduct a series of self tests and displaythe following notices: “VER
3-2“SRCH SKY”. Additionally, the “DATA” banner will be displayed. Oncesatellite orbital data is collected, it will be stored in battery backed up me
3-3To manually scroll through the visible satellite list...· Use an arrow key to move the cursor under the satellite identifier.· Press MORE to view e
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3-4To change the latitude/longitude...· Use an arrow key to place the cursor under the latitude field.· Check the hemispheric designation (“N” or “S”)
3-5· With the cursor under “WPT?” (the storage selection field), press ENT.3.5 CDI AND NAVIGATION SUMMARYYour Position Desired Course “From Waypoint”
3-6navigation data. The CDI Page will indicate this condition by displaying “NOPOSN” on line 1 and all navigation data on lines 2 and 3 will be blank
3-7position of such a waypoint will result in the message “ACTV WPT”.)Some waypoints in the database may have the same name. When you haveentered a w
3-8waypoint type/action field.· Press MORE until “DEL?” is displayed.· Press ENT, the waypoint is now deleted from memory. (NOTE: If youwish to dele
3-9To scan waypoints with specified initial characters...· Enter the desired number of initial characters of the waypoint nameinto a waypoint field as
3-10The GPS 55 provides the waypoint name and bearing/range/estimated timeenroute from present position. The entire list of nearest waypoints (indica
3-11Alternatively, the GOTO function may be quickly activated from any page(e.g. the Nearest Waypoint Page) by placing the cursor under the desiredway
3-12To add a waypoint to the proximity list...· Scroll through the list until the page is displayed with a blank waypointname.· Enter the desired wayp
3-13Select the simulator mode...· Press SET until the Set Menu is displayed.· Press MORE until “OP MODE?” isdisplayed.· Press ENT to display the Opera
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3-14· With the cursor under the GOTO waypointname, enter the waypoint name GRMN.Begin by pressing the 3 key (which alsohas a “G” printed on it). The
4-1CHAPTER 4UNIT CUSTOMIZATIONThe GPS 55 is designed for maximum flexibility. The unit features SetupPages which allow you to customize your unit by s
4-24.2 OPERATING MODEMode SelectSpeedOPERATING MODE PAGEThe GPS 55 provides you with the capability to select from three modeswhich will allow you to
4-3To arm/disarm the anchor drag alarm (marine feature)...· Press MORE until “ANCHR ALR” is displayed. Press the right arrowkey to move the cursor to
4-4The GPS 55 will automatically turn the backlighting off after a specifiednumber of seconds (backlighting is restored by pressing any key). If you
4-5To select navigation units...· Press MORE to select the desired combination of distance, speed,and altitude units. You may select from Nautical un
4-6To select true heading...· With the cursor under the heading mode select field, press MORE until“TRUE HDG” is displayed.To select automatic magneti
4-74.10 OUTPUTSOutputSelectOUTPUT PAGEYou may select the output data format for your interface requirements.To select the GPS 55 output format...· Pr
4-8To select a standard map datum...· With the cursor under the map datum select field, press MORE or thearrow keys until the desired map datum is dis
5-1CHAPTER 5NAVIGATION PLANNINGThe GPS 55 provides a menu page under the NAV key which allows you toselect from a menu of time and planning functions.
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5-2The Date/Time Page displays the date and time in either UTC or local format.In addition, the format you select on this page is used for time displa
5-3· Press ENT. The timer will start counting down. When the timerreaches zero, you will be informed with the message “TIMER EXP”and the timer will
5-45.4 TRIP PLANNINGFrom ToWaypoint WaypointDesired DistanceTrackEstimated TimeEnrouteTRIP PLANNING PAGEThe Trip Planning Page allows you to calculat
5-5times for the current date at the waypoint. The sunrise and sunsettimes will be displayed in local or UTC time based on your selection onthe Date/T
6-1CHAPTER 6ROUTES6.1 NAVIGATING USING ROUTESThe GPS 55 offers a route navigation feature for you to navigate along a pre-defined sequence of waypoin
6-2You may alternate between the two route pages as illustrated below bypressing the RTE key.Route Catalog Page Active Route Page6.2 ROUTE CATALOGFir
6-3You may press the MORE key to select route editing, activation, copy anddeletion functions.6.3 EDITING ROUTESFrom Waypoint To WaypointDesiredTrack
6-4· Press MORE until “EDIT?” is displayed. Press the ENT key. TheRoute Review Page will be displayed showing the waypoints of the firstleg. You ma
6-5the active route (route A) before activating another route. Also, you may copya route and then make changes to form a new route.To copy a route...
6-6Immediately after activating a route, the Active Route Page will be displayed.This page displays the leg number (L1 to L8, meaning legs 1 through 8
iiCAUTIONThe GPS system is operated by the government of the United States whichis solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is
6-76.5 BUILDING ROUTES USING AutoStoreTMGARMIN’s AutoStoreTM feature, introduced in Section 3.4, allows you tocapture your position and store it in t
6-8· With the cursor under the storage select field, press MORE until thedesired route is displayed (e.g., Route 5 as illustrated below).This route wi
7-1CHAPTER 7 SAMPLE SIMULATED TRIPNow that you have gained a good understanding of the GPS 55 advancedfeatures, you are ready to embark on a sample ro
7-2Select the simulator mode...· Press SET until the Set Menu is displayed.· Press MORE until “OP MODE?” isdisplayed.· Press ENT to display the Operat
7-3Since your trip starts at Ft. Myers, you need to set your GPS 55 position tothat location.Set your GPS 55 position...· Press NAV until the Position
7-4Create a waypoint named KEYW, the Key West International Airport. (If yourGPS 55 contains the Americas version database, KEYW should already besto
7-5· Enter the waypoint name DRYT, latitude(N24°38.00') and longitude (W082°55.07').Create a waypoint named KFMY which is the name for Fort
7-6· Enter the waypoint name KFMY followedby the ENT key. You have just entered Ft.Myers as the waypoint from which your tripwill start.· Enter DRYT
7-7· With the cursor under “ACTIVATE?”,press ENT to activate the sample route.The Active Route Page will be displayed.The sample route is now active.
7-8· At some point during the simulation, youmay wish to try the GOTO function.Suppose severe weather in the DryTortugas area was reported over yourVH
iiiTABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER PAGEBASIC FEATURES1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 55 AVD 1-11.1 Capabilities 1-11.2 Aviation Database 1-21.3 Operations 1-22
A-1APPENDIX AMESSAGESThe GPS 55 uses the Message Page to communicate important informationto you. Some messages are advisory in nature, others are wa
A-2MEM FULL - The waypoint memory is full. You should delete unusedwaypoints to make room for new waypoints.NEED ALT - The GPS 55 needs altitude inp
B-1APPENDIX BNAVIGATION TERMSB.1 DEFINITIONSThis section provides an illustration of and definitions for the navigation termsused in this manual.
B-2Velocity/time terms:GS Ground speed. GS is the speed measured relative to the ground;also known as velocity over ground (VOG).VMG Velocity made go
B-3B.2 COURSE TO STEER (CTS)Course To Steer is a GARMIN exclusive that recommends an optimaldirection to steer that will guide you to the course and
B-4As an example, suppose you activate the route illustrated above. The GPS55 chooses the closest leg with a desired track of 45 degrees but yourposit
C-1APPENDIX CINSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEC.1 SPECIFICATIONSGPS 55 SPECIFICATIONS*—————————————————————————————-PHYSICALCase: Main Unit: WaterproofBat
C-2Update Rate: Once per second, continuouslyAccuracy: Position: 15 meters (49 ft) RMS**Velocity: 0.1 knots RMS steady stateDynamics: 695 knots velo
C-3C.2 ELECTRICAL WIRINGThe GPS 55 power/data cable allows you to connect the unit to vehicle powersystems, other electronics, and a remote alarm/bee
C-4data interface. The unit can provide data for up to three NMEA “listeners”simultaneously. Refer to installation instructions of these devices for
iv4.11 Map Datum 4-7ADVANCED FEATURES5 NAVIGATION PLANNING 5-15.1 Navigation Menu 5-15.2 Date and Time 5-15.3 Event Timer 5-25.4 Trip Planning 5-45.5
C-5· Drill an oblong hole in the mounting surface to allow clearance for thepower/data cable and connector.· Mount the connector plate to the mounting
C-6to accept the GPS 55 with the battery pack attached:· Loosen the coinslot.· Lower the cradle to its lowest position.· Tighten the coinslot screw.
C-7To remove the GPS 55 from the surface mount...· Disconnect the antenna or antenna cable.· Apply enough force to the release tab to allow the unit t
C-8C.5 BATTERY PACK OPERATIONThe GPS 55 is supplied with a 4-cell alkaline battery pack. The battery packmust be removed from the unit in order to r
C-9· Grip the battery pack around the outside edge (not the bottom).· Push the top of the battery pack against the edge of a hard surfacewhich will no
D-1APPENDIX DMAP DATUMSThe following is a list of the GPS 55 map datum selections and thecorresponding map datum name (including the area of applicati
D-2EUROPE 79 EUROPEAN 1979 - Austria, Finland, Netherlands,Norway, Spain, Sweden, SwitzerlandFIN HYFRD FINLAND HAYFORD 1910 - FinlandGANDAJIKA GANDAJI
D-3NAD27 C A NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Central America (Belize,Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,Nicaragua)NAD27 CUB NORTH AMERICAN 1927 - Cuba
D-4VITI LEVU VITI LEVU 1916 - Viti Levu Island (Fiji Islands)WAK-ENWTK WAKE-ENIWETOK 1960 - Marshall IslandsZANDERIJ ZANDERIJ - SurinamWGS 72 WORLD GE
E-1APPENDIX EABBREVIATIONS FOR DATABASE REGIONSAFGN AfghanistanAILA AnguillaALBN AlbaniaALGR AlgeriaANGL AngolaANT AntarcticaANTG AntiguaARGN Argentin
1-1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 55 AVD1.1 CAPABILITIESThe GPS 55 AVD provides a host of powerful capabilities which werepreviously found only
E-2GMBA GambiaGN-B Guinea-BissauGREC GreeceGR GreenlandGRND GrenadaGTML GuatemalaGUAM Guam/Mariana IslandsGUIN Guinea RepublicGUYN GuyanaHATI HaitiHKN
E-3PYFR French Polynesia/SocietyIslands/Tuamotu IslandsQATR QatarROM RomaniaRUSS Belorussia/Latvia/Lithuania/Russia/Estonia/KazakhstanRWAN RwandaSAUD
F-1AAfghanistan OAAlaska (U.S.) PA, PO, PPAlbania LAAlgeria DAAmerican Samoa NSAngola FNAnguilla Island (U.K.) TQAntigua and Barbuda TAArgentina SAAr
F-2CCameroon FKCanada CU, CW, CY, CZCanary Island (Spain) GCCape Verde GVCayman Island (U.K.) MWCentral African Republic FEChad FTChile SCChina ZB, ZG
F-3KKampuchea (Cambodia) VDKazakhstan UA, UR, UTKenya HKKirgizia UAKiribati NG, PLKuwait OKLLaos VLLatvia UMLebanon OLLesotho FXLiberia GLLibyan Arab
F-4SSahara Occidental GSSamoa NSSan Andres Island (Colombia) SKSao Tome & Principe FPSaudi Arabia OESenegal GOSeychelles FSSierra Leone GFSingapor
G-1AActive from waypoint 6-1Active route 6-1Active Route Page 6-5Active to waypoint 6-1Alarm Clock Page 5-5Alarm Page 4-2Alarms 4-2Alphanumeric field
G-2LLocal date/time 5-1MMagnetic variation 4-5Magnetic Variation Page 4-5Maintenance C-9Manual altitude entry 3-3Map datum 4-7Map Datum Page 4-7Messag
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1-21.2 AVIATION DATABASEThe GPS 55 AVD features a built-in Jeppesen NavData® database providingdirect access to worldwide airport (with a runway of 1,
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