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Pub. 988-0151-471
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GlobalMap 5200C GPS
Mapping GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions
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Copyright © 2006 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, trans- mitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Lowrance. Any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. ® Lowrance is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. MapCreate ™, FreedomMaps ™ and NauticPath ™ are trademarks of ® LEI. Fishing Hot Spots is a registered trademark of Fishing H
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Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First!................................................................1 ® Capabilities and Specifications: GlobalMap 5200c..........................2 How Lowrance GPS Works..................................................................4 Introduction to GPS and WAAS..........................................................6 How to use this manual: typographical conventions.........................8 Section 2: Installation & Accessories................
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Find Distance From Current Position to Another Location...........59 Icons ....................................................................................................60 Routes .................................................................................................61 Create and Save a Route................................................................62 Delete a Route ................................................................................63 Edit a Route Name ...
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Port Information.............................................................................86 Tidal Current Information.............................................................87 Tide Information.............................................................................89 ® Navionics Charts..............................................................................90 Overlay Data ......................................................................................91 Pop-up Help .
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WARNING! A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION. CAUTION When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), a GPS unit will show the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the waypoint regardless of obstructions. Therefore, the prudent navigator will not only take advantage of all available navigation tools when traveling to a way- point, but will also visually check to make
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Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of digital GPS! We know you're anxious to begin navigating, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the ® GlobalMap 5200c and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your compact, wide-screen, mapping GPS receiver. First, we want to thank you for buying a Lowrance GPS unit. Whether you're a first
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After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS ex- perience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap's many ad- vanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced GPS Operations. This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS command functions. When you come to a GPS menu command on the GlobalMap's screen, you can look it up in the manual by skimming over the table of contents, just flipping through Section 3 or scanning through the command portio
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Case size: .........................5.4" H x 6.9" W x 3.4" D (13.8 x 17.6 x 8.6 cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable for saltwater use. MMC slots:.......................One with waterproof door (SD card compati- ble). Recording:........................ MMC & SD memory cards for recording GPS trip details and displaying charts or custom maps. Back-up memory:...........Built-in memory stores GPS data for dec- ades. User settings are stored when unit is turned off. Languages: ...........
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Plot Trails:.......................10 savable; up to 9,999 points per trail. Zoom range: ....................39 ranges; 0.02 to 4,000 miles. NOTE: ® The above memory capacities refer only to the GlobalMap 5200c's on-board memory. The amount of GPS data you can record and save for recall later is limited only by the number of MMC cards you have. NOTICE! ® The storage temperature range for your GlobalMap 5200c is from -20 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-28 degrees to +75 degrees Cel
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We lock it in here at the factory — you can't change or erase this map. The background map is suitable for many navigation chores, but for maximum accuracy and much more detail, you need our optional map- making software, MapCreate. Some unit features — such as searching for businesses and addresses — won't work without a custom MapCre- ate map. There is so much detail in our background map (and even more in MapCreate) that we'll describe their contents and differences in Section 3, Bas
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These Custom Map Files (file format *.lcm) can also be shared be- tween Lowrance GPS or sonar/GPS units and personal computers. This unit automatically reads Custom Map Files directly from the MMC or SDC. To use a custom map, all you need to do is slide an MMC contain- ing a map into the GlobalMap. Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work. You might be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page 11, so you can moun
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A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix. The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to determine both position and elevation (your height above sea level — also called altitude). This is called a 3D fix. Remember, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS works at very high freque
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Non aviators can use WAAS signals to make their GPS navigation even more accurate. Your unit receives both GPS and WAAS signals. How- ever, WAAS has some limits you should know about. First, the U.S. government has not completed construction of the WAAS system, so it is not yet fully operational. The ground stations are in place, but only a few of the needed WAAS satellites have been launched. WAAS can boost the accuracy of land GPS navigation, but the system is designed for air- craft. T
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Menu Commands A menu command or a menu option will appear in small capital letters, in a bold sans serif type like this: ROUTE PLANNING. These indicate that you are to select this command or option from a menu or take an action of some kind with the menu item. Text that you may need to enter or file names you need to select are show in italic type, such as trail name. Instructions = Menu Sequences Most functions you perform with this unit are described as a sequence of key strokes and
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Notes 10
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Section 2: Installation & Accessories Preparations You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you can plan how and where to route the cables for the antenna and power. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the de- sired
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You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, connect it to the end of the extension cable. To connect it to the unit, insert the cable's plug into the Network socket on the back of the unit or a double T connector attached to the unit. See the module's instruction sheet. In an automobile, you may achieve good results by placing the external antenna on the top of the dash, at the base of the windshield.
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Caution: All of the wires in the power/data cable have bare ends for eas- ier installation. The bare ends on any unused wires could cause an electrical short if left exposed. To prevent this, you should cover the individual wire ends – either by capping them with wire nuts, wrapping them with electrical tape or both. (You should cut off the bare wire before taping off the ends.) Powering Your Display Unit The display unit works from a 12-volt DC battery system. Attach the display power
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If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, espe- cially the engine's wires. This will provide the best isolation from elec- trical noise. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gauge wire onto it. The display power cable has three wires, white, red and black. Red is the positive (+) lead, black is negative (–) or ground. The white wire is unused by your unit and should be capped. Make sure to attach the in- line fuse holder to the red lead as close to the power sour
