Magellan NAV 5000 - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 -
INTRODUCTION
The NAV 5000 ...............................................................................
1-1
The GPS System ........................................................................... 1-2
Data Transmission .................................................................
1-2
How a Position Fix is Obtained
.............................................. 1-2
I
nterference .............................................................................
1-3
Monitoring and Controlling GPS
............................................
1-3
Specifications ................................................................................
1-5
Packing List ...................................................................................
1-7
Accessories ...................................................................................
1-7
Carrying Case ........................................................................
1-8
Quick-Release Bracket Mounting Kit
..................................... 1-8
CHAPTER 2
- GETTING READY TO USE
YOUR NAV 5000
Batteries ........................................................................................
2-1
Loading Alkaline Batteries
..................................................... 2-1
Battery Operation
...................................................................
2-3
Battery Warning .....................................................................
2-3
External Power Operation
............................................................
2-3
Power Adapters ..................................................................... 2-4
Connecting to an External Power Source
..............................
2-4
Initialization ....................................................................................
2-5
Orienting the Antenna
..................................................................
2-9
Collecting an Almanac
.................................................................. 2-10
Connecting to an External Device (NMEA) ..................................
2-13
NMEA Pin Positions
...............................................................
2-13
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