Garmin GPSMAP 215

Manufacturer: Garmin
Part Number: 13368

Take GARMIN's successful GPS plotter and add the popular 12 parallel channel GPS receiver and optional built-in differential GPS (DGPS) receiver, and you've got the GPSMAP 215: a full-serve navigation package that's a snap to install in your nav station.


This unit uses the latest LCD technology to provide a 3-level gray image for sharp contrast. A 320 x 240 pixel screen provides high definition and a crystal-clear view of your precise location and surroundings. The GPSMAP 215 is available with a built-in DGPS receiver to receive and decode transmitted data from the U.S. Coast Guard's and the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities' public use beacon systems. This correction data is provided without user fees and reduces GPS system errors, including the Department of Defense-imposed Selective Availability.


GARMIN GPSMAP systems are more than a pretty picture. Our Graphic User Interface guides you through informative navigation screens with true simplicity. A combination of interactive softkeys and single-function keys lets you go from mapping to text screens with just a touch. You'll also enjoy easy selection of commands right on screen, without complicated menus for navigation or setup. GARMIN inland and Navionics offshore G-chart™ cartridges with wide area and seamless coverage complement a built-in worldwide basemap.

Performance

Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver tracks all satelletes in view available with or without built in DGPS beacon receive


Acquisition Times:




• Warm: Approx. 15 seconds


• Cold: Approx. 45 seconds


• Autolocate™: Approx. 5 minutes





Update Rate: 1/second, continuous


Accuracy:




• Position: 15 meters (49 feet) RMS*
  
  1-5 meters (3-15 feet) RMS with
  
  DGPS receiver (optional)


• Velocity: 0.1 knot RMS steady state





Dynamics: 6g’s


Interfaces:




• Input: NMEA 0183/DGPS (corrections)


• Output: NMEA 0180/0182/0183/ Beacon Controls

* Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the United States Department of Defense-imposed Selective Availability Program.

Physical Specifications

Size: 5.8"H x 9"W x 3"D (14.7 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm)


Weight: Less than 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)


Display: 4.76"W x 3.59"H (12.1 x 9.1 cm) 3-level monochrome high-contrast FTN LCD (320 x 240 pixels)


Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy

Plotter/Moving Map Features

GARMIN detailed basemap:
Built-in worldwide to 64 nm (32 nm U.S.) with coastlines, rivers, lakes, political boundaries, plus major cities and highways


Data Cartridges: G-chart™
cartridges with inland water and Navionics offshore cartography for seamless,
detailed mapping and worldwide coverage (optional)


Plotting Scales: 1/8 to 4096 nm with dedicated push-button zoom
control

Power

Memory Backup: Internal lithium battery


Power:




• Source: 10-40 VDC


• Usage: 9 watts typical

Navigation Features

Waypoints:




• Total: 1000 by name and graphic icon


• Nearest: 9 (automatic)





Routes: 20 reversible with up to 50 waypoints each


Track Log: Approx. 1938 points w/TracBack™


Map Datums: 106 plus 1 user-defined, and graphic map offset