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Introduction

Preface and

Registration

Preface

Congratulations on choosing one of the easiest-to-use fi xed-mount GPS trackplotters available!  

The GARMIN GPS 152 utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN GPS to create an unsurpassed 
marine navigation system.

To get the most out of your new GARMIN unit, take the time to read this owner’s manual and learn 

the operating procedures for your unit.  This manual is divided into two parts for your convenience.

Part One introduces you to the GPS 152 and provides a Getting Started tour to familiarize you 

with the unit.  This section provide the basic working knowledge necessary to use the unit to its 
fullest potential. 

Part Two is divided into sections that provide detailed references to the advanced features and 

operations of the GPS 152.  This allows you to concentrate on a specifi c topic quickly and look up 
detailed information about the GPS 152.

If you encounter a problem or just have a question, contact our Product Support Department at 

913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Central Time.

Customer Service Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today!  

Have the serial 

number of your GPS 152 handy and connect to our web site (

www.garmin.com

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Registration link on the Home page.  Also, be sure to record your serial number in the area provided 
on page iv of this manual.

NOTE:  We invite you to register your GARMIN product purchase using our NEW online 
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Summary of Contents for GPS 152 - Marine Receiver

Page 1: ...ZOOM owner s manual and reference guide gps trackplotter GPS 152 152 cover indd 1 11 27 2002 2 54 25 PM...

Page 2: ...viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice a...

Page 3: ...and operations of the GPS 152 This allows you to concentrate on a specific topic quickly and look up detailed information about the GPS 152 If you encounter a problem or just have a question contact o...

Page 4: ...ons However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determin...

Page 5: ...not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America WARNING The GPS system is operated by the United States government which...

Page 6: ...F WARRANTY To obtain warranty service call your local GARMIN authorized dealer Or call GARMIN Customer Service at one of the numbers listed on the inside front cover of this manual for shipping instru...

Page 7: ...entation System satellites to give you better accuracy Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy case waterproof to IEC 529 IPX 7 standards Advanced Navigating and Plotting 500 alphanumeric waypoints w...

Page 8: ...ge containing the internal antenna Optional Accessories US A C and PC Adapter US version provides power and PC data connection at the same time EURO A C and PC Adapter European version of A C and PC A...

Page 9: ...2 Celestial Tab 63 GPS Tab 64 Tide Tab 68 Appendices 70 87 Appendix A Loran TD 70 Appendix B Time Offsets 72 Appendix C Messages 73 Appendix D Map Datums 75 Appendix E Navigation Terms 77 Appendix F S...

Page 10: ...isplay 21 26 Create and use a route 44 51 Enter data and select options 2 3 Go to a destination 11 15 39 43 Initialize the GPS receiver first time use 4 5 Learn about the Map page 8 9 18 26 Mark your...

Page 11: ...o activates the MOB Man OverBoard function when pressed and held for more than one second ARROW KEYPAD The ARROW KEYPAD is used to select highlight menu options and enter data It also controls cursor...

Page 12: ...ecting or choosing an item in a list or a field box on a page 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor highlight up and down a list or up down and sideways on menus 3 Once you have moved to the selec...

Page 13: ...nd holding the keypad moves you rapidly through the list 4 Use the ARROW KEYPAD LEFT RIGHT arrows to move to the next character on the line or backwards to edit characters If there are more than two l...

Page 14: ...ecommend using the graphic initialization process described on the next page which will usually provide a position fix within a few minutes Before you initialize make sure the GPS 152 unit and antenna...

Page 15: ...g this process it is not necessary to initialize the unit The GPS 152 will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your region and should acquire a fix within a few minutes When viewing...

Page 16: ...hold the POWER key until the power tone sounds then release the POWER key The Welcome Page will appear while the unit conducts a self test 2 Once the self test is complete press the ENTER MARK key if...

Page 17: ...laying a tab style list of options and functions 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Sys System tab then press RIGHT then DOWN until the field below the word System Mode is highlighted and press E...

Page 18: ...boat as a triangle marker City names Larger than 200 000 population marine markers and buoys for the Americas only preloaded from the factory are also shown Additionally it displays your track routes...

Page 19: ...rsor along with the latitude longitude of the cursor 3 Press the QUIT key to remove the cursor and re center your boat on the map display As you become more familiar with the cursor you ll see that th...

Page 20: ...d move the highlight to where you left off 5 After you have entered all the letters press ENTER MARK to confirm the name 6 To access the waypoint symbol page highlight the waypoint symbol field which...

Page 21: ...waypoint map feature or map location as a destination directly from the Map Page and pressing NAV MOB allows you to graphically select points to Go To For the simulated trip you re going to select a...

Page 22: ...ed together in a simple route with your boat at the first route waypoint A data field at the right of the page will now display the speed distance to the next route waypoint and a pointer which shows...

Page 23: ...oint Review page appears 2 To return to the Map Page highlight OK and press ENTER MARK or just press QUIT The cursor can also be used to create new waypoints right from the map display To create a new...

Page 24: ...direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up then continue in that direction The current speed and distance to the next waypoint as well as the pointer to the next waypoint are di...

Page 25: ...ess LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to adjust the course and press UP or DOWN to increase decrease the speed in 10 kph mph increments Press PAGE to see the next page appearing in the main sequence w...

Page 26: ...the entire list of options 5 Press QUIT when done As you ve seen the primary pages provide map and navigation information The tour s last page is the Main Menu page which allows access to the GPS 152...

Page 27: ...TER MARK to confirm 3 Press PAGE or QUIT to return to any of the main pages Congratulations You ve now gone through the basic operation of the GARMIN GPS 152 Your new GPS is a powerful tool with many...

Page 28: ...the GPS 152 will enter cursor mode When the cursor is active an additional data window will appear at the top of the screen to indicate the position range and bearing to the cursor or a selected waypo...

Page 29: ...ther zoom IN closer for a better view 2 When a waypoint or map item is selected it will become highlighted on screen with the name and position displayed at the top of the screen To view additional de...

Page 30: ...highlight the desired map feature 2 Press the ENTER MARK key to capture the cursor location The Information page for that feature will appear Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Create Waypt and press...

Page 31: ...des access to functions and features relating to the Map Page and options for layout of the page To display the Map Page options 1 Press MENU To select a menu option 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highligh...

Page 32: ...setup of Loran TD see pages 70 71 Big Small Numbers allows you to change the text size and number of data fields that will be displayed Big Numbers will display three data fields with larger text and...

Page 33: ...to next waypoint at current speed and course TO COURSE Direction to desired track TRACK Current compass heading TRIP ODOM Trip Odometer TTL AVG SPEED Total average speed TTL TRIP TIMER Total travel t...

Page 34: ...DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the setting you want to change and press ENTER MARK 3 Move UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired setting and press ENTER MARK 4 To exit press QU...

Page 35: ...aids and Geo Points Text None Small Medium and Large controls the screen size of the name Zoom Auto Off 120 ft 800 mi sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen Some types...

Page 36: ...pointer Use this page instead of the Highway Page when travelling at slower speeds when making frequent directional changes or where straight line navigation is not possible due to obstructions or ter...

Page 37: ...2 23 Highway Page Whenever a NAV MOB TracBack or route has been activated the GPS 152 s Highway Page will provide digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination The right side of the Highway...

Page 38: ...to functions and features relating to the Highway Page and the layout options To display the Highway Page options 1 Press MENU To select a menu option 1 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the desired op...

Page 39: ...ed Time En route to the next waypoint speed turn degree to get you back on course and distance to the next waypoint You may also choose to show one data field in large lettering for better readability...

Page 40: ...ur present position This can be determined by looking at the GPS Main Menu tab To mark your present position 1 Press and hold the ENTER MARK key until the New Waypoint window appears then release it Y...

Page 41: ...you will see a highlighted description of that item The GPS 152 will use the map item text shown on the cartography as the default name and symbol To create a new waypoint on an open map location not...

Page 42: ...ated by entering a position s coordinates through the Wpt tab on the main menu page To create a new waypoint by entering a location s coordinates 1 Press MENU twice to display the main menu page 2 Hig...

Page 43: ...ce the changes have been made highlight OK Waypoint Review page or Next Waypoint Edit page and press ENTER MARK to save them To change the waypoint name 1 Highlight the waypoint name field and press E...

Page 44: ...to move the waypoint to a new position As you move the cursor around the map display the information window at the top will change to show position distance and bearing of the map pointer the location...

Page 45: ...in any waypoint list by pressing ENTER MARK repeatedly To display the menu options for the By Name waypoint submenu 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the By Name tab and press the MENU key The follo...

Page 46: ...to stop the deletion To delete all waypoints or the entire By Name waypoint list 1 Press the MENU key to select the options window 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Delete All and then press ENTER...

Page 47: ...waypoint position and can be used to help you avoid reefs rocks or restricted waters Up to ten waypoints may be listed with a maximum alarm radius of 99 99 nautical miles statute miles or kilometers I...

Page 48: ...ll now be highlighted 4 Press ENTER MARK to begin entry of the proximity radius and use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a distance value to 99 99 units Press ENTER MARK when finished To turn proximity alarm...

Page 49: ...raphically from the map display To activate a Go To from the waypoint list 1 Press the NAV MOB key 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Go To Waypoint and press ENTER MARK 3 To select a waypoint from t...

Page 50: ...the cursor position To activate an existing waypoint or map item as a Go To from the map display 1 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint or map item on screen and press NAV MOB 2 With Go To...

Page 51: ...e tab to the right 3 Press the MENU key then use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the Clear option and press ENTER MARK 4 Highlight OK on the confirmation screen and press ENTER MARK You must first save the...

Page 52: ...Fill or Wrap There must be at least two track log points stored in memory to create a TracBack route If the track log interval is set to the Time option the route may not follow your exact path keep t...

Page 53: ...tivated a MOB waypoint with a diver down symbol will be created and the unit will be on an active navigation to that point Use any of the Navigation Pages to guide you back to the MOB point The MOB wa...

Page 54: ...highlight the Rte tab and press the MENU key to display the route options page 3 Select the New Route option and press ENTER MARK 4 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the first blank field under the w...

Page 55: ...point You may also change the name and symbol of the new waypoint see page 33 As you add each new waypoint to the route the data window at the top of the map display will show the waypoint map item na...

Page 56: ...l automatically display Follow the route name 2 Highlight the route you wish to navigate and press ENTER MARK 3 Choose Activate or Invert and Activate and press ENTER MARK Activate will use the route...

Page 57: ...RK to begin editing 2 Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter the desired name and press ENTER MARK when finished The Route Review page displays trip planning information for each leg and for the entire route O...

Page 58: ...when finished Once you are back on the route point list the next point in the route will automatically be highlighted This allows you to review each point on the route by pressing ENTER MARK repeatedl...

Page 59: ...on the next route point 1 Highlight the Next option and press ENTER MARK To add turns at the beginning or end of the route 1 Select the first to add waypoints to the beginning of the route or last to...

Page 60: ...oint into the route or add a point to the end 1 From either the Route Review or Active Route pages use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the point you wish to insert the new point before To add a point to...

Page 61: ...select Plan Route 2 Enter the desired figures for Speed Fuel Flow Depart ure Time and Depart ure Date Press QUIT to return to the Route Review or Active Route page Fuel flow rates on your unit are mea...

Page 62: ...s The following options are available by pressing MENU on the active route page Edit on Map see pages 48 50 for instructions Insert Add Waypoint see page 50 for instructions Remove Waypoint see pages...

Page 63: ...You may then press either MENU for additional submenu options or press ENTER MARK to make changes to the highlighted item 4 Press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD to get back to the Menu tab list Pressing QUI...

Page 64: ...enu is divided in two tabs the Active tab and the Saved tab The Active tab is for the active log the log currently being recorded It displays track memory used and current settings The Saved tab displ...

Page 65: ...track log Clear Allows you to clear the active track log currently stored in memory For the Saved tab the following options are available by pressing MENU Show Map Displays the saved track log on a Tr...

Page 66: ...are ahead or behind the time line See the table on page 72 for time offsets Daylight Savings Time Choose from Auto On or Off to adjust for daylight savings Page Tab Allows you to turn the display of t...

Page 67: ...to the System Mode field To view the Set Options window 1 With the unit in Simulator mode use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Set Options button and press ENTER MARK The following settings are avai...

Page 68: ...h Grid Swiss Grid Taiwan Grid Loran TD see pages 70 71 for Loran TD setup User Grid W Malayan RSO Map Datum Allows you to select the datum reference used to determine a given position The default sett...

Page 69: ...ter the magnetic variation at your current position and press ENTER MARK WARNING If User Mag Var is selected you must periodically update the magnetic variation as your position changes Using this set...

Page 70: ...or 3rd party DGPS receivers RTCM In NMEA Out Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM format and also provides NMEA 0183 version 2 3 output NMEA In NMEA Out Supports the input output of standard NMEA 0...

Page 71: ...the unit set to Garmin DGPS use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Beacon field and press ENTER MARK 2 Highlight User and press ENTER MARK 3 Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field press ENTER MARK...

Page 72: ...ts an alarm to sound when you re off a desired course by a specified distance Enter a distance in the distance field and use the control field to turn the alarm on and off Clock Provides an alarm for...

Page 73: ...ab lists and press ENTER MARK then ENTER MARK again to confirm The location the unit is using will appear in the Date Time Position field The timetables displayed will be based on the time zone of you...

Page 74: ...use the sky view to help determine if any satellites are being blocked and whether you have a current position fix indicated by a 2D Navigation 2D Diff Navigation 3D Navigation or 3D Diff Navigation...

Page 75: ...ER MARK Receiver Status Accuracy and DOP Receiver status is indicated at the top field of the page with the current Accuracy and Dilution Of Precision DOP below the sky view DOP is an indication of sa...

Page 76: ...following Off No optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in the Com menu WAAS WAAS capability enabled No Signal DGPS receiver attached but not transmitting RTCM data to GPS Tuning Receiver is tun...

Page 77: ...Allows you to select between a north up or track up sky view display for the GPS tab only AutoLocate Allows the receiver to locate your position automatically This process can take up to five minutes...

Page 78: ...indicate the time of day when using the current date and will intersect the tide graph to show their relation The tide curve shows as a shaded area with higher tides being taller and lower tides short...

Page 79: ...ist will appear showing up to nine of the nearest tide stations Highlight the desired station and press ENTER MARK If the No Tide Stations For That Area message appears repeat steps 1 4 until you find...

Page 80: ...ration of a LORAN receiver Position coordinates may be displayed as TDs and all navigation functions may be used as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals Using the LORAN TD Format When crea...

Page 81: ...of the five fields highlight the field press ENTER MARK select enter the desired setting and press ENTER MARK 3 When done press the QUIT key to return to the Map Page If the active GRI Chain secondary...

Page 82: ...007 5 to E022 5 1 E022 5 to E037 5 2 E037 5 to E052 5 3 E052 5 to E067 5 4 E067 5 to E082 5 5 E082 5 to E097 5 6 E097 5 to E112 5 7 E112 5 to E127 5 8 E127 5 to E142 5 9 E142 5 to E157 5 10 E157 5 to...

Page 83: ...t serviced Lost Satellite Reception The unit has lost satellite signals Check antenna connections or try moving to a location with a clear view of the sky Memory RAM Failed Unit Needs Repair Internal...

Page 84: ...rom other device has more than 30 points Reduce number of points Running Simulator Unit is in simulator practice mode Track Already Exists track name You have entered a saved track name that already e...

Page 85: ...Paraguay Corrego Alegr Corrego Alegre Brazil Djakarta Djakarta Batavia Sumatra Island Indonesia Dos 1968 Dos 1968 Gizo Island New Georgia Islands Dutch Dutch Easter Isld 67 Easter Island 1967 Europea...

Page 86: ...d Island Schwarzeck Schwarzeck Namibia SE Base Southeast Base Porto Santo and Madiera Islands Sth Amrcn 69 South American 69 Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Venezu...

Page 87: ...mated time you will reach your destination waypoint based on current speed and track ETA at Dest The estimated time you will reach a GOTO destination or the final waypoint in a route ETA at Next The e...

Page 88: ...y on course Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the desired course and proceed along your route Track The direction of movement relative to a ground position Also referred to as ground...

Page 89: ...m Approx 15 seconds Cold Approx 45 seconds AutoLocate Approx 2 minutes Update Rate 1 second continuous GPS Accuracy Position 15 meters 49 feet 95 typical Velocity 0 05 meters sec steady state DGPS USC...

Page 90: ...to temporarily place the antenna and unit in the desired mounting location and test any other nearby electronics to see if they interfere with the GPS unit Never paint the antenna or clean it with ha...

Page 91: ...t will be blocked by the boat s superstructure a radar arch or mast The temperature range for the GPS 152 is 5 F to 158 F 15 C to 70 C Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding this range in storage...

Page 92: ...PS 152 with external antenna can be flush mounted on a flat panel with its existing mounting bracket To flush mount the International version GPS 152 unit 1 Remove the four M5 screws from the back of...

Page 93: ...entences If connecting to COM2 for sonar NMEA input the unit interface must be set to GARMIN DGPS Other DGPS 4800 only or NMEA In NMEA Out see page 60 If connecting to COM1 the unit must be set to NME...

Page 94: ...smission can be customized to keep the output rate at two seconds If the unit is set up to output all of the available NMEA sentences the output rate may exceed two seconds The Advanced NMEA Output Se...

Page 95: ...stSetting 6 CourseLine 25 CursorMovement 9 18 19 CustomerService i D DataEntry 3 DataFields 22 23 DataTransfer 60 Date Time 56 DaylightSavingsTime 56 DeepWaterAlarm 62 DepthUnits 59 DGPSInterfacing 60...

Page 96: ...14 NavigationTerms 77 78 NearestTideStation 69 NearestWaypointsList 36 37 NMEAOutputFormats 60 83 84 NumbersPage 15 29 O Odometers Trip 56 OffCourseAlarm 62 OUTKey 1 P PackingList vi PAGEKey 1 PagesMe...

Page 97: ...ableofContents vii TemperatureUnits 59 TideCharts 68 69 TidePageSettings 68 69 TimeSetup 56 TimeOffsets 72 TimeZone 56 TracBack 41 42 55 TrackLog 17 41 54 55 Clearing 17 41 55 Saving 41 55 TrackSetup...

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