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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 respons...

Page 3 - Table of Contents

i Table of Contents Introduction ............................... 1 Conventions Used in this Manual .............. 1GPS 315/320 Receiver ........................... 2 Getting Started .......................... 3 Receiver Accuracy ................................... 3Installing the Batteries ............

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ii Using the NAV 2 Screen ........................ 12Customizing the NAV 2 Screen ............... 12Using the Plot Screen ............................. 13Selecting PAN-N-SCAN ......................... 14Setting Track History .............................. 14Clearing Track History ......................

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iii Using DataSend™ .......................... 27 Working with Routes .............................. 28Creating/Clearing a GOTO ................... 28Creating a GOTO on the Plotter Screen ... 28Creating a Man Over Board Route .......... 29Creating a Backtrack Route .................... 29Creating a ...

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iv Selecting GPS Fix Alarm ........................ 40Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu .............. 40Selecting Alarm Defaults ........................ 40Clearing Alarm Defaults ......................... 40 Customizing ............................. 41 Selecting Setup .......................................

Page 9 - Introduction; Conventions Used in this Manual

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320receiver. Since introducing the world’s first commercial, hand-held GPSreceiver in 1989, Magellan has led the way with innovative GPSproducts to meet a wide range of positioning and navigation nee...

Page 11 - Getting Star ted; Accuracy; Receiver Accuracy

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 3 Getting Star ted This section shows you how to use your receiver for the first time andexplains: • Accuracy • Battery Installation • Primary Usage • Getting a Fixed Position Receiver Accuracy The satellite constellation that provides the GPS information used bythe receiver...

Page 12 - Proper Handling - Signal Reception; Clear View of the Sky.; Because the receiver attains information it needs; Holding the Receiver.; The receiver is designed to fit comfortably in; Initialize; * If you do not know your elevation, press; Power On; If after powering the receiver on, you do not press; ENTER; seconds, the receiver will shut off automatically.

4 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 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 relativelyunobstructed view of the sky. This allows the receiver to choose fromall satellites current...

Page 13 - Selecting Primar y Usage; You have completed the; For purposes of this manual, it will be

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 5 Selecting Primar y 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...

Page 14 - Getting a Fixed Position; STATUS; Saving Your Waypoint; Saving Your Position with a User-Created Name.; Creating a GOTO; Getting Started

6 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Getting a Fixed Position Now you should go outside in an area where you can get a clear view ofthe sky. The receiver will begin acquiring data from the satellites inview and will display the progress on the STATUS screen. Once the receiver has computed a fixed position, th...

Page 15 - Basic Operation; Entering Infor mation; Navigation Screens

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 7 Basic Operation Entering Infor mation Throughout this user manual there are some key presses that will beused 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...

Page 16 - Using the Status Screen; The; Pic

8 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Using the Status Screen The STATUS screen gives you the general well-being of your receiver by showing you satellite status, signal strengths andbattery life. Pic Once thereceiver hascomputed afixed position,the STATUS screen will bereplaced by the POSITION screen. STATUS ...

Page 17 - Using the Position Screen; Viewing the Secondar y Coordinate Screen

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 9 Using the Position Screen The POSITION screen displays the coordinates of your last computed position and basic navigation data. You also havethe option of viewing your position using another coordi-nate system. 150 120 S K T NM M POSITION N 34 ˚ 06.52 117˚49.56 W E L E V ...

Page 18 - Using the NAV 1 Screen; Customizing the NAV 1 Screen; Select

10 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Using the NAV 1 Screen The NAV 1 screen displays your destination along with four customizable navigation data and a graphical compass. DST 50.2 SOG 8.2 XTE 3.80 R VMG 7.2 BRG COG 150 150 120 S K T K T n m 127 ° m n m ° m TO: FISH CustomizableNavigationData DestinationNam...

Page 19 - Using the Compass Screen; Customizing the Compass Screen; COMPASS; DST

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 11 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. Steering Indicator Displays the bearing ofthe destination relativeto the course over ground. Destination Icon...

Page 20 - Using the NAV 2 Screen; BRG; Customizing the NAV 2 Screen; Select the

12 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 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 fromyou. TO: CAMP BRG COG SOG DST 14.2˚ 171˚ 11.2 50.2 K T N M M M DestinationName Custo...

Page 21 - Using the Plot Screen; PLOT

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 13 Using the Plot Screen The PLOT screen is a mini map that shows where you have traveled and where you want to travel. You can view theactive route, your current position and the other waypointsand destination in the PLOT screen. TO: FISH BRG 351 m DST 3.52 m I 2.0 m I N HO...

Page 22 - and selecting WPT INFO; Clearing Track Histor y

14 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 The ARROWs can be used to move the cursor. If the cursoris over the waypoint icon when MENU is pressed, the menu will be displayed with WPT INFO added. Moving thecursor over a waypoint brings up the name, bearing anddistance. Pressing MENU and selecting WPT INFO displays ...

Page 23 - Turning Plot Rings On or Off.; You may want to estimate; Setting Up Course Projection.; You may want to know; You; Setting Plotter Orientation.; Setting Up the Plotter

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 15 WPT NAMES OFF ON WPT NAMES WPT NAMES ORIENT TRACK UPCOURSE UP NORTH UP Turning Plot Rings On or Off. You may want to estimate the distance to a point on the plotter. To assist you, turn thePLOT RINGS option on. The distance between each plotring is equal to the scale, the...

Page 24 - Setting Hide Data/Show Data; Setting Up Plot Scales.; You can set up the maximum scales; You may

16 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Setting Hide Data/Show Data You may want bearing and distance to be hidden. You canchoose to either hide these navigation data fields or have thefields present. Under HIDE DATA/SHOW DATA, youcan turn these fields on or off. From PLOTscreen MENU Select HIDE DATA or SHOW DA...

Page 25 - You can; Using the Road Screen

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 17 Customizing the Road Screen The ROAD screen can be changed to show the navigation data that you prefer to view. WPT NAMES WPT NAMES WPT NAMES CUSTOMIZE BRG --- ° m DST --- nm SOG --- KT COG --- ° m VMG --- KT CTS --- ° m BLANK Figure B. You can choose from BRG,DST, SOG, C...

Page 26 - Using the Speed Screen; While using the; Resetting the Odometer

18 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Using the Speed Screen While using the SPEED screen, you can view the graphical speedometer, odometer and trip odometer aswell as the numerical bearing, course over ground andspeed over ground. ° m BRG COG 027 m 056 20 SOG 14.2 K T 0 5 10 15 ODOMETER TO: CAMP n m 0 0 5 4 ...

Page 27 - Setting the Speed Average; The default is 30 seconds.

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 19 Resetting the Trip Odometer You may want to reset the Trip field to zero. From SPEEDscreen MENU Select TRIP RESET ENTER Selectyes or no ENTER Setting the Speed Average You may want to reset the Speed Average field in yourreceiver. From SPEEDscreen MENU Select SPEED AVG EN...

Page 28 - Using the Time Screen; ETE; TIME; Selecting Time Format

20 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Using the Time Screen The TIME screen displays the current time, estimated time enroute, time of arrival, and elapsed time in regardsto the route you are navigating in. The default forthe TIME screen is off. 03:54:21 01:09:24 02:24:56 04:34:20 P M P M ELAPSED ETE TIME OF ...

Page 30 - Reference

22 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 The Reference section contains information that will help you navigate using your receiver. Now that you have readthe Basic Operation section, you have reviewed the basic usage. The Reference section will cover waypoints, routes, and auxiliary functions. The Working with ...

Page 31 - Working with Waypoints; WPT Types; User

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 23 Working with Waypoints This section tells you how to edit, delete, project and sortwaypoints. You can store up to 500 user positions whichcan be used to build routes for navigation. Waypoints consist of two types, User and Non-User. TheUser types are made up of waypoints ...

Page 32 - Editing a User Waypoint; Editing a Selected Waypoint; Follow the instructions on; This menu; Creating a User Waypoint

24 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Editing a User Waypoint Editing a Selected Waypoint Editing Waypoint Fields. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint and use the following to edit thedesired fields. EDIT WPT 34˚06.56N 117˚49.60W 900FT11:23:35PM 12JUN97 NO CAMPFIRES SAVE EDITSCLEAR MSG WPT003 MENU...

Page 33 - To create a message.; To delete a message.; Follow the instructions on selecting; To save your edits.; Follow the instructions on selecting a; Once; Deleting a User Waypoint; This

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 25 To create a message. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint and use the following to create/edit/delete awaypoint. SelectCREATE MSG ENTER Makechanges ENTER To delete a message. Follow the instructions on selecting a waypoint. SelectCLEAR MSG ENTER To save your ed...

Page 34 - Finding a Non-User Waypoint; to; to; ARROWs; to find; Projecting a Waypoint

26 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Sor ting a Waypoint You may want to change how the waypoints are sorted. WPT SORT ALPHABETIC NEARESTICON/NAME Figure A. You can choose fromALPHABETIC(shows allwaypoints),N E A R E S T(shows closest 20waypoints) andICON/NAME(cannot sort Non-User waypoints). From anyNAV scr...

Page 36 - Working with Routes; Creating/Clearing a GOTO; To create a GOTO; The CLEAR GOTO function allows; Creating GOTO on the Plotter Screen; Your

28 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Working with Routes Creating/Clearing a GOTO A GOTO is a route that guides you from your currentposition to any waypoint in the receiver’s memory. As anexample, you can save a waypoint at your home. No matterwhere you go, you will always be able to navigate back homeby us...

Page 37 - Creating a Backtrack Route; The CLEAR MOB function allows you to

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 29 Creating a Backtrack Route Backtrack creates a route that starts from the last pointrecorded in track history using the “bread crumbs” saved, tothe first point recorded for track history. By following thisroute, you “retrace your steps” back to the starting point. A route...

Page 38 - Use this; To end the creation process:; for your next selection. Continue this process; Creating a Multi-Leg Route

30 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Select SAVEROUTE ENTER or MENU Select SAVE ROUTE ENTER FIG . B Figure B. Use this menu as an optionfor saving yourroute. To end the creation process: The receiver will display the selected waypoint in thestarting location and will highlight the destination for leg 2. Pres...

Page 39 - Changing a Waypoint in a Route.; Using your home to; Viewing/Editing a Route; To view; With the route you have created, from

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 31 Changing a Waypoint in a Route. Using your home to campsite route, you want to go to the fishing spot onthe way to the campsite and not stop at the stream.You can replace the stream waypoint with the fishingspot. While viewingroute Selectwaypoint ENTER or MENU Select REPL...

Page 40 - While navigating in your; Once you have made changes to your; Use; Deleting a Waypoint in a Route.; On your next trip; Adding a Waypoint at the End of a Route.; You may be

32 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Activating/Deactivating a Route. While navigating in your route from home to campsite, you may decide you want toactivate (turn on) the home to campsite route and beginnavigating. MENU ACTIVATE VIEW/EDITREVERSEDELETEBACKTRACKPLOT VIEW WAYPOINTSROUTESSETUPSUN/MOONFISH/HUNT...

Page 41 - Using Plot View in a Route.; After your last trip using your home; Once you have reached the end

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 33 Using Plot View in a Route. While navigating in your route, you can view the entire route in a small screenoverview with the use of Plot View. MENU ACTIVATEVIEW/EDITREVERSEDELETEBACKTRACK PLOT VIEW WAYPOINTSROUTESSETUPSUN/MOONFISH/HUNTCONTRASTALARM/MSG MENU Select ROUTES ...

Page 42 - Working with TrackRoute; Activating

34 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Working with TrackRoute TrackRoute (previously called Map ‘N Track in the receiver)consists of track points collected by the Track Historyfunction. A track can be up to 1200 points in size. Activating . By activating the TrackRoute at the top of the ROUTE MENU, you can na...

Page 43 - Auxiliar y Functions

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 35 Fish/Hunt From anyNAV screen ENTER MENU Select FISH/HUNT Changelocation ENTER ENTER Changedate ENTER FIG . B SUN/MOON AT: POS ON: 23MAR98 FISH/HUNT EXCELLENT FROM 06:15AM TO 07:45 AM FROM 10:24PM TO 11:58PMGOOD FROM 04:12PM TO 07:40PM FROM 06:37AM TO 10:05AM Figure B. You...

Page 44 - Selecting the Simulate Mode; If USER; Default setting: OFF; Use the

36 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Selecting the Simulate Mode The Simulate mode will help you become familiar with yourreceiver and how it works by generating artificial positionfixes. By utilizing Simulate, the receiver will create a routeand will continue until you end it. In order to end anddelete the ...

Page 45 - Selecting Alar m/Message; Accessing the Alar m/Message Menu; Selecting Anchor Alar m

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 37 Selecting Alar m/Message Accessing the Alar m/Message Menu While navigating, you may decide to set an alarm. Thereceiver has five types of alarms: Anchor alarm, Arrivalalarm, XTE alarm, Proximity alarm and GPS Fix alarm. Toaccess the Alarm/MSG menu: WPT NAMES OFF ON WPT N...

Page 47 - Selecting GPS Fix Alar m

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 39 PROX WPTS REEFROCKSWPT001WPT002 * DELETE and REPLACE will be displayed only if youselect a used waypoint field. The alarm will sound and a pop-up window will appearwhen the GPS position is within the proximity distance youhave chosen. The pop-up window will display the pr...

Page 48 - Viewing the Alar m/MSG Menu; Selecting Alar m Defaults; Clearing Alar m Defaults; Selecting Language

40 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Viewing the Alar m/MSG Menu MENU DEFAULTS CLEAR MSG WAYPOINTSROUTESSETUPSUN/MOONFISH/HUNTCONTRASTALARM/MSG Selecting Alar m Defaults After a memory clear, you may want to restore the alarmdefault settings. WPT NAMES OFF ON WPT NAMES DEFAULTS RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS? YES ...

Page 49 - Customizing; Selecting Setup; Selecting Initialize; Disabling NAV Screens; Refer to; If you

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 41 Customizing Selecting Setup Setup allows you to initialize the receiver and set systemparameters to your preference. MENU COORD SYSMAP DATUMELEV MODEPROJECTIONTRIP RESET WAYPOINTSROUTES SETUP SUN/MOONFISH/HUNTCONTRASTALARM/MSG From anyNAV screen MENU Select SETUP ENTER FI...

Page 50 - Selecting a Coordinate System

42 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 MENU Select SETUP ENTER Select NAV SCREENS ENTER Selecton or off ENTER FIG . A WPT NAMES OFF ON WPT NAMES OFF ON WPT NAMES OFF ON NAV 1 OFF ON The COMPASS screen is displayed next with the same pop-up menu. You will continue to be prompted for the otherNAV screens. Select...

Page 51 - Selecting Map Datum; Default setting: WGS84; Selecting Elevation Mode; Be sure

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 43 Selecting Map Datum You can change the datum the receiver uses to computeposition coordinates. You will want your receiver’s datum tomatch the datum on the map or chart you are using. Usethe map “legend” to determine the datum required for themap or chart. If you are not ...

Page 52 - Selecting Time For mat; You have the option of changing the format for the time.; Selecting NAV Units; You can choose the units of measure used by your receiver.; Default setting is NM/KNOTS for marine use.; Selecting Nor th Reference; Default setting: MAGNETIC

44 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Selecting Time For mat You have the option of changing the format for the time. MENU Select SETUP ENTER Select TIME FORMAT ENTER Selectvalue ENTER FIG . A FIG . B Inputtime ENTER TIME FORMAT LOCAL 24HR LOCAL AM/PM UTC SETUP INITIALIZENAV SCREENSCOORD SYSTEMMAP DATUMELEV M...

Page 53 - Selecting Light Timer; Selecting the Beeper; You can select the options for when the beeper will sound.; Selecting Personalize; Once the; Default setting: ALWAYS ON

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 45 Selecting Light Timer The light timer is a power saving function that automati-cally turns the light off. WPT NAMES OFF ON WPT NAMES OFF ON WPT NAMES OFF ON LIGHT TIMER ALWAYS ON 15 SECONDS30 SECONDS1 MINUTE2 MINUTES4 MINUTES MENU Select SETUP ENTER ENTER Selecttime ENTER...

Page 54 - Selecting Clear Memor y; Once you have; Selecting NMEA

46 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Selecting Clear Memor y The Clear Memory function allows you to delete trackhistory, waypoints and routes as well as reset the settings tothe factory defaults. There is also an option to deleteeverything in the receiver’s memory. Use caution whenaccessing the Clear Memory...

Page 55 - Selecting Baud Rate

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 47 WPT NAMES OFF ON WPT NAMES BAUD RATE 1200 BAUD 4800 BAUD9600 BAUD19200 BAUD MENU Select SETUP ENTER Select BAUD RATE ENTER Selectbaud rate ENTER FIG . C Figure C. You can choose from 1200,4800, 9600 and19200 baud. Selecting Baud Rate Connection to external devices require...

Page 56 - Connecting to DGPS; Pin 2: Data out to GPS

48 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Connecting to DGPS To use the PC interface cable to interface the GPS receiver with the DBR-2 orDBR-3, you must use a null modem (Radio Shack P/N: 26-264A) and a genderchanger (Radio Shack P/N: 26-280A) to connect the GPS receiver properly. Thisis due to the pinout being ...

Page 57 - Troubleshooting; Receiver will not turn on:; Check to see if batteries are installed correctly.; Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix:; Map Datum

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 49 Troubleshooting Receiver will not turn on: 1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly. 2. Replace with two new AA alkaline or lithium batteries. Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix: 1. If there are any obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a newloca...

Page 58 - Commonly Asked Questions; Does the receiver adjust itself for daylight savings time?; No. You need to reset the time for changes in your area (see; Will my receiver function correctly in the year 2000?

50 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Commonly Asked Questions Does the receiver adjust itself for daylight savings time? No. You need to reset the time for changes in your area (see Selecting Time Format ). Will my receiver function correctly in the year 2000? Yes. Even though the last two digits of the year...

Page 59 - Contacting Magellan; Packages should be sent to:; Shipping Your Receiver

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 51 Contacting Magellan If after using the troubleshooting section, you are still unable to solveyour operation problems, please call Magellan’s Technical Service at (800) 707-9971. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to5 PM, PST. Faxes can be sent t...

Page 60 - NMEA DATA MESSAGES; SET

52 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 NMEA DATA MESSAGES Your GPS receiver can be set to output GPS data in the NMEA 0183 version1.5 or version 2.1 format to interface with other marine devices or equipment. NMEA DATA MESSAGES. NMEA data is output at 4800 baud, 8, N, 1, checksum off. These settings are accept...

Page 65 - RMC; A complete copy of the NMEA specifications can be obtained from:

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 57 RMB Generic Navigation Information (immediately follows RMC) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 RMB,A,X.XX,a,c--c,c--c,1111.11,a,yyyyy.yy,a,x.x,x.x,x.x,A *hh 1 Data Status (A = valid, V = invalid) 2-3 XTE, naut. miles and direction to steer (L or R) [If XTE exceeds 9.99 NM,...

Page 66 - Available Datums; Datum

58 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Available Datums IRELA Ireland 1965 KAUAI Kauai KERTA Kertau 1948 KKJ KKJ (Finland) LIBER Liberia 1964 LUZON Luzon MASSA Massawa MAUI Maui MERCH Merchich MINNA Minna MONTJNAHRW Nahrwan, Saudi Arabia OAHU Oahu OEGYP Old Egyption OHAWA Old Hawaiian OMAN Oman PITCA Pitcairn ...

Page 67 - Specifications; CHARACTERISTICS

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 59 Specifications CHARACTERISTICS Performance Receiver: 12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to12 satellites to compute and update informationwith quadrifilar antenna Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions): Warm Approximately 15 seconds Cold Approximately 1 minute...

Page 68 - Attaching the Wrist Lanyard

60 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Attaching the Wrist Lanyard The lanyard for your GPS receiver can be easily attached by insertingthe small loop of the lanyard through the ring provided on the batterydoor locking screw and then looping the other end of the lanyard strapthrough the small loop.

Page 69 - Accessories

Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 61 Accessories Accessories for your receiver are available from your Magellan dealer oryou can order directly from Magellan using the order card supplied withyour receiver or call Magellan at (800) 669-4477 (press 3 twice to placean order). Swivel Mounting Bracket: Mounts th...

Page 70 - Glossar y

62 Magellan GPS 315/GPS 320 Glossar y Active Leg The segment of a route currently being traveled. Altitude The current elevation above sea level. BRG Bearing. The compass direction from your positionto a destination, measured to the nearest degree. Buoy A navigation aid (usually found in marine char...

Page 74 - Index

66 Magellan GPS 315/ GPS 320 Index A Accessories 60Accuracy 3Alarms 37 accessing 37; anchor 37; arrival 38; clearing 40; defaults 40; proximity 39; selecting 37; viewing 40; XTE 38Anchor alarm 37Antenna reception 4; troubleshooting 49Arrival alarm 38Automatic Averaging 9Auxiliary Functions 35 B Back...