Garmin GPS 150XL Manuel d'utilisateur

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MThe message key is used to view system messages. This key is also used toaccess the GPS 150XL’s unit settings. See Section 5 for more information onm

Start altitude chng - The altitude change entered on the VNAVPlanning page is about to begin.Steep turn ahead - This message appears approximately 9

APPENDIXDMESSAGES &ABBREVIATIONS91This section of Appendix D provides a complete list of GPS 150XL abbreviations andtheir meanings.ALT- AltitudeAP

APPENDIXDMESSAGES &ABBREVIATIONS92ILS- Instrument Landing SystemIG- Imperial GallonsINT- Intersection WaypointJET A- Jet Fuel - Type AJET B- Jet

APPENDIXDMESSAGES &ABBREVIATIONS93RSTCD- RestrictedRSV- ReservesRTE- RouteRX- Receive OnlySAR- Search And RescueSEC- SecondsSEQ- SequenceSGL- Sig

APPENDIXESPECIFICATIONSWhenever the GPS 150XL is connected to theoptional remote battery pack and power from themaster switch is lost, the unit will r

APPENDIXFMAP DATUMSAppendix FMap Datums95ADINDAN Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal,SudanAFGOOYE SomaliaAIN EL ABD 1970 Bahrain Island, Saudi ArabiaANNA 1 ASTRO

APPENDIXFMAP DATUMS96LUZON PHILIPPINES Philippines (excluding Mindanao Isl.)MAHE 1971 Mahe IslandMARCO ASTRO Salvage IslandsMASSAWA Eritrea (Ethiopia)

APPENDIXGINDEX97Appendix GIndexAAbbreviations 91-93Accessory list iiiActivating a route 61Activating a route in reverse 61Active to & from waypoin

APPENDIXGINDEX98Displaying identifiers 71Displaying airspace boundaries 72DOP 18Downloading data to another GPS 150XL 81Duplicate waypoints 49EEditing

APPENDIXGINDEX99OOBS 68Offset navigation 64Orientation 14Outer knob viiiPPacking list iiiParallel track 59, 64Position page 3, 10, 16-17Power/intensit

The GARMIN GPS 150XL is a powerful navigational tool that provides pilots with accuratenavigational data and communication capability, along with a ho

APPENDIXGINDEX100VVertical navigation (VNAV) 24-25VORs 32, 39WWarranty ivWaypoint categories 32Waypoint comment list 31, 48Waypoint comments page 48Wa

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The satellite status page shows the ID numbers forthe satellites and the relative signal strength ofeach satellite received. Turn the K knob to viewad

After the GPS 150XL acquires satellites and computes a position, the position pagewill appear automatically, and you’ll be informed with ‘Ready for na

The NAV summary page without a direct-to destination or active route appears blank, exceptfor ground speed (GS) and track (TRK) figures, if displayed.

In addition to the destination field and graphical CDI, the GPS 150XL NAV summa-ry page features five selectable fields for various navigation data so

The map display may be oriented along yourground track (track up), course (desired track up)or fixed at north up. Desired track up or north upsetting

The map display has 14 available scales from 0.5 to 300 (nautical miles, statute miles orkilometers) representing the vertical height of the map. The

The GPS 150XL’s Tkey provides the nine nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, inter-sections, user waypoints and any SUA (special use airspace) alerts, as well

To select a nearest waypoint as a direct-to destination:1. Press the Dkey. The direct-to confirmation page for the selected waypoint will appear.2. Pr

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Remember! The NAV pages will only display infor-mation AFTER the position and navigational infor-mation has been calculated from the satellites. If yo

The GPS 150XL’s NAV summary page provides you with the important informa-tion needed to navigate directly to your destination. The destination field,

SECTION1NAV KEYConfiguring the NAV Summary PageThe following functions may be displayed in the distance field:• dis— Distance from present position t

To change any of the selectable fields on the NAV summary page:1. Press Cto activate the cursor.2. Rotate Oto highlight the field you would like to ch

The map display can be set to 14 different scale settings from 0.5 to 300 (nauticalmiles, statute miles or kilometers). The scale represents the top-

The next page available from the GPS 150XL’s Nkey is the navigation communi-cations (NAVCOM) page. The NAVCOM page provides a list of the airport freq

Once you begin viewing restrictions, you can view any additional frequencies forthe selected airport by rotating K. (Note: An arrow prompt displayed n

To change the altitude field:1. Press Cto obtain a cursor.2. Rotate Ountil the ‘alt/ESA/MSA’ field is highlighted.3. Rotate Kto display the desired da

Satellite status page with ‘EPE’ displayed.Estimated Position Error (EPE) gives an overallmeasure of your position accuracy in feet ormeters.SECTION1N

To change the DOP/EPE field: 1. PressNand rotate Oto display the satellite status page. 2. If the desired field (EPE or DOP) is not displayed, press C

iINTRODUCTIONForewordSoftware Version 2.01 or above© 1997 GARMIN Corporation1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062-3426, USAGARMIN (Europe) LTD,

Viewing individual satellite information.SECTION1NAV KEYSatellite Data PageThe third and fourth lines of the satellite status page provide the satelli

In addition to the five other navigation pages, the GPS 150XL features two menupages to perform a host of planning and navigation functions. NAV Menu

The density altitude/true airspeed function is also accessed from NAV Menu 1.Density altitude is the theoretical altitude at which your aircraft will

To perform fuel planning operations:1. Press Nand rotate Ountil NAV Menu 1 is displayed.2. Press Cand rotate Ountil ‘Fuel Plan?’ is highlighted. Press

Winds aloft pageSECTION1NAV KEYWinds Aloft &VNAV FunctionsVertical navigation pageThe GPS 150XL’s winds aloft function is used to calculate the tr

You will now notice that the vertical speed has been calculated, based on yourpresent speed. If you desire a more rapid climb or descent rate:8. Use K

To execute a checklist:1. Press Nand rotate Ountil NAV Menu 1 is displayed.2. Press Cand rotate Ountil ‘Chklist?’ is highlighted. Press E.3. Use Oto h

When the countdown timer reaches zero, you will be informed with a ‘Timerexpired’ message. The timer will then begin to count up, displaying the time

Enter the time and date for RAIM prediction.SECTION1NAV KEYRAIM PredictionRAIM available for the entered time, date andwaypoint location.The RAIM Pred

The scheduler function will display reminder messages (such as ‘Change oil’, ‘Switchfuel tanks’, ‘Overhaul’, etc) after a specified time has elapsed.

CAUTIONThe Global Positioning System is operated by the United States government,which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The sys

Sunrise/sunset planning page showing UTC (Zulu)sunrise and sunset times for ‘KROG’.SECTION1NAV KEYSunrise/SunsetCalculations30The GPS 150XL’s sunrise/

Section 2 Waypoint and Database InformationThe GPS 150XL uses a Jeppesen NavData® card to provide position and facilityinformation for thousands of ai

The waypoint menu page allows you to select thedesired waypoint type (or category).SECTION2WPT KEYWaypoint Categories& Menu PageThe airport positi

After a waypoint category is selected, information for a waypoint may be viewedby entering the identifier or name of the desired waypoint. Airports, V

If the city or facility name information is too longto fit the screen, the name will scroll across thepage every few seconds so the complete name canb

The GPS 150XL features five airport pages:airport identification— allows entry of desired airport by identifier, facility name or city; displays regio

SECTION2WPT KEYAirportPosition Page1 2 3654The airport position page displays the latitude, longitude and elevation of theselected airport, as well as

The airport communication page displays the radio frequencies and usage forthe selected airport, as well as sector and altitude restrictions.To view t

The airport runway page displays runway designations, length, surface and lighting for the selected airport, as well as ILS/localizer and/or pilot-con

VOR InformationThe GPS 150XL features three VOR waypoint pages:VOR identification— allows entry of desired VOR by identifier, facility name or city; d

Accessories & Packing ListCongratulations on choosing the finest, most advanced panel mount VFR GPS receiver available. The GPS 150XL represents G

NDB InformationThe GPS 150XL also uses identification, position and comments pages for NDBinformation. The NDB waypoint pages are used in the same man

Intersection InformationThe last database waypoint category available is intersections. Two intersectionpages are available: intersection position and

User Waypoint InformationIn addition to the airport, VOR, NDB and intersection waypoints contained in yourNavData® card, the GPS 150XL allows you to s

If the waypoint identifier entered does not exist, you will be prompted to select amethod to enter the new waypoint’s position into memory. If the way

Creating a user waypoint by referencing anotherwaypoint.SECTION2WPT KEYReference WaypointsTo create a user waypoint from your present posi-tion, leave

The GPS 150XL’s AutoStoreTMfunction provides another method of creating userwaypoints. AutoStore is used to instantly capture your present position as

Proximity waypoints pageSECTION2WPT KEYProximity WaypointsProximity alarm message. Pressing N will display the position page with the bearing and dis

The third page available from the GPS 150XL’s Wkey is the user waypoint list,which can be used to quickly scan, review, rename or delete user waypoint

Entering waypoint commentsSECTION2WPT KEYWaypoint CommentsWaypoints with comments pageThe last page available through the GPS 150XL’s Wkey is the wayp

The GPS 150XL’s extensive waypoint database makes it possible for several way-points to share the same identifier. To ensure that you are selecting th

INTRODUCTIONWarrantyTo obtain warranty service, see your local dealeror call the GARMIN Customer Service departmentfor a returned merchandise tracking

Possible messages for locked waypoints.SECTION2WPT KEYLocked WaypointsWaypoint ScanningTo blank a waypoint field, highlight the field andpress the \ k

Section 3Nearest WaypointsThe GPS 150XL’s Tkey provides detailed information on the nine nearest airports,VORs, NDBs, intersections and user waypoints

The nearest waypoints for other categories (VORs, NDBs, etc.) may be viewed by rotating O. Rotating Ocontinuously to the left will stop page selection

To view the SUA alert page:1. Press the Tkey.2. Rotate Oone stop to the right to view the SUA alert page.The SUA alert page contains the following inf

SUA alert pageSECTION3NRST KEYSUA MessagesFrequency information for SUA. If the informa-tion is too long to fit on the display, the GPS150XL will auto

All SUA alert messages except for prohibited areas may be turned on or offthrough the GPS 150XL’s unit settings options, found under the Mkey (see pag

SECTION4DIRECT-TO& ROUTE NAVSection 4 Direct-to & Route NavigationOne of the many benefits of GPS navigation is the ability to fly directly to

The GPS 150XL’s direct-to function provides a quick method of setting a courseto a destination waypoint. Once a direct-to destination is activated, th

The waypoint sequencing field, located at the bottom left of the direct-to confirmation page,allows you to ‘hold’ on a selected route waypointand prev

21453The GPS 150XL lets you create up to 20 routes (numbered 0 through 19), with upto 31 waypoints each. Routes are created, copied and edited through

PART ONE: INTRODUCTIONForeword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iCautions . . . .

Selecting the route edit function.SECTION4ROUTESCreating &Editing RoutesAdding a waypoint to route 1.The route action field, located at the top ri

To delete a waypoint:1. Rotate Oto highlight the waypoint you wish to delete.2. Press \to remove the name, then press Eto delete.3. Repeat steps 1 and

Calculating closest point of approach.SECTION4ROUTESCopying RoutesCPA FunctionClosest point of approach to ‘TXK’.The route action field also features

The GPS 150XL’s search and rescue function provides navigation guidance forsearch and rescue operations, navigating in a ladder pattern to maximize co

SECTION4ROUTESParallel TrackOffset NavigationParallel TrackDuring route navigation, it is sometimes desirable to navigate a specified distanceaway fro

Flying and Modifying the Active RouteOnce a route has been created and activated, the GPS 150XL will provide naviga-tion to each route waypoint throug

Active route page with cumulative distance (cum)and desired track (dtk) displayed.SECTION4ROUTESActive Route PageInserting WaypointsActive route page

To delete a waypoint from the active route:1. Press C, if necessary, to activate the cursor. 2. Use Oto highlight the waypoint you would like to delet

As you approach a route waypoint, the graphicalCDI will be replaced by a flashing ‘Next dtk xxxº’prompt indicating the desired track of the next leg.W

Section 5Messages and Unit Settings The GPS 150XL’s Mkey provides access to system messages and allows you to customize the unit to your own preferenc

INTRODUCTIONTable of ContentsAppendix A: NavData®and User Data Card Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Appendix B: Installation and Maintenance o

The GPS 150XL’s map page is designed to be a flexible tool that can be custom-tailored to your navigation needs. The map setup page provides access t

The map setup page also allows you to control whether or not the various way-point types and the identifiers for these waypoints are displayed. Setti

When the ‘auto’ CDI setting is selected, the GPS 150XL will automatically change the CDI scale when you are within 30 nm of a departureor arrival airp

The GPS 150XL has threemagnetic variation options:true, auto, or user-defined.To set the magnetic variation:1. Press and hold M, and use Oto display t

To set the minimum runway length and runway surface:1. Press and hold Mand use Oto display the ‘Nearest apt search’ page.2. Press Cand use Kand Oto en

To change the display contrast settings:1. Press and hold Mand rotate Oto show the ‘Display’ page.2. Press Cand use Kto select ‘auto’ or ‘manual’ cont

To change the backlighting intensity:1. Press and hold M, and rotate Oto display the ‘Backlight intensity’ page.2. Press Cto highlight the ‘mode’ fiel

The GPS 150XL can be configured to display data in standard or metric units ofmeasure. These apply to: distance, position, speed, altitude, fuel, pres

The Special Use Airspace settings page will allow you to turn the controlled/restricted airspace message alerts on or off. This will not affect the al

The NavData card contains over 100 map datums for you to use when navigating.By default, your unit calculates positions using the WGS 84 map datum. If

Key and Knob FunctionsBThe power/intensity knob controls unit power and display intensity.bThe zoom-in key is used to zoom in to the next smaller scal

I/O page settingsSECTION5UNIT SETTINGSI/O SettingsThe last page available under the GPS 150XL’s setup menu is the I/O setup page.The I/O setup page le

APPENDIXANAVDATA CARDSaving User DataData card warningAppendix ANavData®and User Data Installation/OperationThe NavData card supplied with your GPS 15

Data transfer pageAPPENDIXANAVDATA CARDSaving User DataRestore data pageTo restore user data from a user data card to the GPS 150XL:1. Install the use

APPENDIXBINSTALLATION &MAINTENANCEAppendix BInstallation, Removal and Maintenance of the GPS 150XLThe aviation rack is designed to allow easy remo

Operating mode pageAPPENDIXCSIMULATORSelecting the simulator mode.The GPS 150XL’s simulator mode allows you to plan and practice flights in yourhome a

APPENDIXCSIMULATOREntering an initial position reference.Database confirmation pageTo enter an initial position reference by waypoint identifier:1. Ro

APPENDIXDMESSAGES &ABBREVIATIONSAltitude input fail - The altitude serializer input is not available forthe GPS 150XL. Check the I/O settings and

Configuration reset - The GPS 150XL has detected a failure in itsinstallation configuration memory. Data fromthe user memory has been used to res

Memory battery low - The battery that sustains user memory is lowand should be replaced by an authorizedGARMIN service center as soon as possible.Fai

RAIM not available - The GPS 150XL is unable to cross-check itsposition using RAIM. You may continue tonavigate using visual flight rules. Your positi