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User Manual
GPS 315/320
GPS 315/320
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WARNINGS USE GOOD JUDGEMENT This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for navigating. USE CARE The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS. The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in acco
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Table of Contents Introduction ...............................1 Conventions Used in this Manual ..............1 GPS 315/320 Receiver ...........................2 Getting Started ..........................3 Receiver Accuracy...................................3 Installing the Batteries ..............................3 Proper Handling - Signal Reception ...........4 Power On ..............................................4 Initialize .................................................4 Initialize for F
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Using the NAV 2 Screen ........................12 Customizing the NAV 2 Screen ...............12 Using the Plot Screen .............................13 Selecting PAN-N-SCAN .........................14 Setting Track History ..............................14 Clearing Track History ...........................14 Setting Up the Plotter .............................15 Setting Hide Data/Show Data ................16 Using the Road Screen...........................17 Customizing the Road Screen ...........
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Using DataSend™ ..........................27 Working with Routes..............................28 Creating/Clearing a GOTO...................28 Creating a GOTO on the Plotter Screen ...28 Creating a Man Over Board Route..........29 Creating a Backtrack Route ....................29 Creating a Multi-Leg Route .....................30 Viewing/Editing a Route .................31 Inserting a Leg ...............................31 Changing a Waypoint in a Route .....31 Adding a Waypoint at the End of a R
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Selecting GPS Fix Alarm ........................40 Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu ..............40 Selecting Alarm Defaults ........................40 Clearing Alarm Defaults .........................40 Customizing.............................41 Selecting Setup .....................................41 Selecting Initialize .................................41 Disabling NAV Screens ..........................41 Selecting a Coordinate System ...............42 Selecting Map Datum ..........................
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Available Datums ....................58 Specifications...........................59 Attaching the Wrist Lanyard.....60 Accessories ..............................61 Glossary..................................62 Index.......................................66 v
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 receiver. Since introducing the world’s first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989, Magellan has led the way with innovative GPS products to meet a wide range of positioning and navigation needs. The receiver is designed to get you out into the “Great Outdoors” rather than spending hours reading the user’s manual. In order to get you outdoors quickly, the manual is designed with key sequences rather than wordy
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GPS 315/320 Receiver Quadrifilar antenna The QUIT key cancels the operation of the last The ENTER key press and can be key confirms used to back through data entries or the NAV screens. menu selec- tions. The NAV key accesses the navigation screens. The GOTO key creates a direct route to any waypoint stored in memory. The MARK key creates waypoints and stores the The MENU accesses current position. waypoint, route and setup functions. The LIGHT key turns the light on and off. The PWR key turns t
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Getting Started This section shows you how to use your receiver for the first time and explains: • Accuracy • Battery Installation • Primary Usage • Getting a Fixed Position Receiver Accuracy The satellite constellation that provides the GPS information used by the receiver is maintained by the Department of Defense (DoD). GPS positioning, for general use, provides 25 meter RMS accuracy or better. Since the signals generated by these satellites are publicly accessible, the DoD has introduced er
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Proper Handling - Signal Reception Clear View of the Sky. Because the receiver attains information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unobstructed view of the sky. This allows the receiver to choose from all satellites currently available. If the view of the sky is poor, (large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or other obstructions) the satellite signals can be blocked and the receiver may take longer to compute a position fix. Holding the Rec
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Selecting Primary Usage A screen will be displayed asking your primary use for your receiver, MARINE or LAND. The default is MARINE. ENTER You have completed the Initialization. The STATUS screen will appear on your receiver. The following chart shows the terminology that your receiver uses while in land or marine mode. For purposes of this manual, it will be assumed that the receiver is in the marine mode. Land Marine Speed SPD SOG Bearing BRG BRG Distance DST DST Heading HDG COG Velocity M
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Getting a Fixed Position Now you should go outside in an area where you can get a clear view of the sky. The receiver will begin acquiring data from the satellites in view and will display the progress on the STATUS screen. Once the receiver has computed a fixed position, the POSITION screen will be displayed. Saving Your Waypoint Once the receiver has computed your current position, you may save (MARK) this position as a waypoint. Saving Your Position with a Receiver-Created Name. This is a f
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Basic Operation Entering Information Throughout this user manual there are some key presses that will be used often, so please keep them in mind while setting up and navigat- ing. When entering data... • Use the for making selections and moving up or down. • Use the to move the cursor to the left or right and page through menus. QUIT • Press to return to the previous screen and to exit a screen or end a process. Navigation Screens The nine NAV (Navigation) screens (STATUS, POSITION
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Using the Status Screen The STATUS screen gives you the general well-being of your receiver by showing you satellite status, signal strengths and battery life. Once the receiver has computed a STATUS fixed position, 3D 12 the STATUS N 13 screen will be Pic Satellite Position Satellite 8 25 Graph replaced by the Positions POSITION 18 7 screen. Satellite Signal Chart 001112 782385 POWER Battery Life Satellite Indicator Numbers Satellite Positions gray for weak signals and The Battery Life Where th
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Using the Position Screen The POSITION screen displays the coordinates of your last computed position and basic navigation data. You also have the option of viewing your position using another coordi- nate system. When you are stationary, the receiver begins the POSITION averaging mode. Position 34˚06.52N While averaging, Coordinates Elevation W 117˚49.56 the receiver ELEV 900 FT continuously 11:23:35 PM Time Date 23JAN97 takes fixes to EPE 112 FT Estimated create an average. Position Error SPE
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Using the NAV 1 Screen The NAV 1 screen displays your destination along with four customizable navigation data and a graphical compass. Ideally, when you Destination are navigating, the TO: FISH Name Position Icon and n Customizable DST 50.2 m the Destination Navigation K SOG 8.2T Icon should line Data n up, one above the m XTE 3.80 R K other. T VMG 7.2 Destination BRG 127° m Icon Compass 120 150 S Position Icon ° COG 150 m When the bearing to your destina- tion cannot be Customizable Destinati
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Using the Compass Screen As well as displaying the customizable navigation data, the COMPASS screen provides a pointer compass to help you reach your destination. When the COG Indicator and the Destination Steering Indicator TO: HOME Name point in the same BRG DST m Sun Icon I 127° m 3.52 direction, you are on course. COG SOG m 156° m 2.7 H Compass The COG Indicator + E N NorthFinder™ feature displays + + Steering Moon Icon sun and moon Indicator W S icons, above the + horizon, for you Destina
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Using the NAV 2 Screen The NAV 2 screen displays four customizable navigation data. The NAV 2 screen is designed to help you see the screen when your receiver is mounted at a distance from you. Destination TO: CAMP Name BRG 14.2˚ M COG Customizable Navigation 171˚ M Data SOG K 11.2 T DST N 50.2 M Customizable VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME and Navigation Data. blank. You can change the four navigational data fields. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG, CUSTOMIZE WPT NAMES WPT NAMES
