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155xlb manual 1/12/99 4:05 PM Page i GPS 155XL Pilot’s Guide and Reference 155xlb manual 1/12/99 4:05 PM Page ii 155xlb manual 1/12/99 4:05 PM Page i This manual is written for software version 2.04 or above, and is not suitable for INTRODUCTION earlier software versions. Foreword © 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA Tel: 913-397-8200 Fax: 913-397-8282 GARMIN (Europe) LTD, Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park, Romsey, Hampshire S051 9AQ, UK Tel: 011-44-1794-519944 Fax: 011-44-1794-519222 GARMIN, GPS 155XL, Spell’N’Find, AutoLocate, GARMIN (Asia) Corp., 3rd Fl., No. 1, Lane 45, Pao-Hsing Road, Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan R.O. C. PhaseTrac12, and AutoStore are trademarks of Tel: 011-886-02-2917-3773 Fax: 011-886-02-2917-1758 GARMIN and may only be used with permission. ® Web Site Address: www.garmin.com NavData is a registered trademark of Jeppesen, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, All rights reserved. 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 of this material without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. January 1999 190-00067-20 Rev. B Printed in USA i 155xlb manual 1/12/99 4:05 PM Page ii INTRODUCTION Cautions CAUTION The Global Positioning System is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GPS 155XL is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment gener- ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if unsafe. not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi- Use the GPS 155XL at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, cations. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual and the Flight Manual Supplement, and thoroughly practice using the simulator mode prior to actu- If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relo- al use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPS 155XL to all cating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a dif- available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDS, visual ferent circuit than the affected equipment. Consult an sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem. navigation. Operation of this device is subject to the following The altitude calculated by the GPS 155XL is geometric height above mean sea conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference level and could vary significantly from altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in air- received, including interference that may cause undesired craft. Never use GPS altitude for vertical navigation. operation. The GARMIN GPS 155XL does not contain any user- The Jeppesen database incorporated in the GPS 155XL must be updated regularly serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an in order to ensure that its information is current. Updates are released every 28 days. authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs A database information packet is included in your GPS 155XL package. or modifications could void your warranty and authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations. Pilots using an out-of-date database do so entirely at their own risk. ii 155xlb manual 1/12/99 4:05 PM Page iii Accessories & Packing List INTRODUCTION Accessories and Congratulations on choosing the finest, most advanced panel mount IFR Packing List GPS receiver available. The GPS 155XL represents GARMIN’s commitment to provide an accurate, easy-to-use GPS for all of your aviation needs. Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing or damaged, please see your GARMIN dealer immediately. Standard Package: • GPS 155XL Unit & NavData® Card To obtain accessories for your GPS 155XL, • GPS Antenna please contact your nearest GARMIN dealer. • Installation Rack & Connectors • Pilot’s Guide & Quick Reference Guide • Database Subscription Packet • Warranty Registration Card Optional Accessories: • Remote Battery Pack • AC Adapter • PC Software/Interface Kit • User Data Card • 28 to 14 volt DC converter • MD-41 External Switch/Annunciator iii 155xlb manual 1/12/99 4:05 PM Page iv INTRODUCTION Warranty Every GARMIN GPS is built to exacting standards to provide years of trouble-free service. GARMIN warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN International, Inc. will at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at To obtain warranty service, see your local dealer no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible or call the GARMIN Customer Service department for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, for a returned merchandise tracking number. The misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. GARMIN International, Inc. unit should be securely packaged with the tracking assumes no responsibility for special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages, number clearly marked on the outside of the or loss of use. package, and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN authorized warranty service facility. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE, AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUD- GARMIN is fully committed to your satisfaction as ING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR a customer. If you have any questions regarding FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS the GPS 155XL, please contact our customer ser- WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM vice department at: STATE TO STATE. GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062-3426 (913) 397-8200 FAX (913) 397-8282 iv 155xlb manual 1/12/99 4:05 PM Page v PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Foreword . .i INTRODUCTION Cautions . .ii Table of Contents Accessories/Packing List . .iii Warranty . .iv Table of Contents . .v-vi Key and Knob Functions . .vii-viii GPS 155XL Takeoff Tour . .1-9 PART TWO: REFERENCE Section 1: Navigation with the GPS 155XL ( N key) . .10 Navigating and planning functions Section 2: Waypoint and Database Information ( W key) . .32 To quickly and easily locate information Finding and using database and waypoint information on specific tasks, please refer to the Index on page 130. Section 3: Nearest Waypoints ( T key) . .53 Finding nearest waypoints, SUAs and FSS/ARTCC frequencies Section 4: Direct-to ( D key) & Route Navigation ( R key) . .58 Creating and using routes Section 5: Approaches, SIDs and STARs ( R key) . .74 Selecting and flying non-precision approaches Section 6: Messages and Unit Settings ( M key) . .96 v 155xlb manual 1/12/99 4:05 PM Page vi INTRODUCTION Appendix A: NavData® and User Data Card Use . .108 Table of Contents Appendix B: Installation and Maintenance of the GPS 155XL . .110 Appendix C: Simulator . .111 Appendix D: GPS 155XL Messages and Abbreviations . .113 Appendix E: Specifications . .121 Appendix F: Map Datums . .122 Appendix G: Troubleshooting Q & A . .124 Appendix H: Index . .130 vi 155xlb manual 1/12/99 4:05 PM Page vii Key and Knob Functions INTRODUCTION Key and Knob B The power/intensity knob controls unit power and display intensity. Functions The zoom-in key is used to zoom in to the next smaller scale setting when b viewing the map page. a The zoom-out key allows you to zoom out to the next larger scale setting when viewing the map page. The GPS 155XL is designed to minimize keystrokes when performing operations. There are The nearest key is used to obtain information on the 9 nearest airports, typically several ways to perform the same opera- T VORs, NDBs, intersections, user waypoints and 2 nearest FSS/ARTCC tion. In general, using the knobs will decrease key- points of communication. The nearest key also accesses any active SUA strokes and time spent using the GPS 155XL. Experiment to find the most effective way to use information. See Section 3 for more information on the nearest waypoints. the GPS 155XL to your advantage. The route key enables you to create, edit, activate and invert routes, and R access approaches, SIDs and STARs. Search-and-rescue, parallel offset and closest point of approach functions are also performed using the route key. See Section 4 for more information on routes and Section 5 for more infor- mation on approaches, SIDs and STARs. The waypoint key is used to view information such as runways, frequen- W cies, position and comments on airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections and user waypoints. See Section 2 for more waypoint information. The navigation key is used to view navigation and position information. N Planning operations are also performed using this key.