Garmin GPS 12 MAP User manual

GPS 12 handheld products
The GARMIN GPS 12 series products are
as rugged as GPS gets. Military-tough
construction and waterproof cases make
these units ideal companions for any
outdoor adventure. All feature a 12-
channel receiver that locks onto satellites
fast and stays locked on, even under
extreme conditions. These units may be
tough on the outside, but their opera-
tions are easy and logical. The keypad is
designed for one-hand operation and
the large, crisp display gives you a clear
picture of where you are. The GARMIN
GPS 12 series. Satellite navigation you
can count on, pure and simple.
Affordable 12 parallel channel GPS performance

GPS 12 handheld products
Graphic steering
guidance keeps
you onurse.
Download street-
level mapping
detail from
compatible CDs to
the GPS 12MAP.
The color screen
on the GPS 12CX
helps you sort
out information-
filled pages.
© 1999 GARMIN Corporation
GARMIN International
1200 East 151st Street
Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
913/397.8200 fax [phone]
GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle,
Abbey Park Industrial Estate,
Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K.
44/1794.519944 fax [phone]
GARMIN (Asia) Corporation
3rd Floor, No.1, Lane 45, Pao-Hsing Road
Hsin-Tien, Taiwan
886/2.917.3773 fax [phone]
www.garmin.com
Navigation features
Routes: 20 reversible routes with up to 30 points
each, plus MOB and TracBack™modes
TracBack™:Automatic track log navigation
Map datums: 107 including one User Datum
Coordinates: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, plus other grids, including
Maidenhead and User Grid
Performance
Receiver: 12 parallel channel receiver continuously
tracks and uses up to 12 satellites to
compute and update position
Acquisition times: Approx. 15 seconds warm, 45 seconds cold,
5 minutes with AutoLocate™ and 45 seconds
with EZinit, easy initialization
Update rate: 1/second, continuous
Accuracy: 15 meters (49 feet) RMS*, 1-5 meters (3-15
feet) RMS with GARMIN GBR 21 DGPS
receiver (optional) and up to 0.1 knot RMS
steady state velocity
Dynamics: 6g’s
Interfaces: NMEA 0183 and RTCM 104 DGPS corrections
Antenna: Internal patch
Power
Source: 4 AA batteries
Physical
Size: 2.1"W x 5.8"H x 1.2"D (5.3 x 14.7 x 3.1 cm)
Weight: 9.5 ounces (269 g) with batteries
Display: 2.2"H x 1.5"W (5.6 x 3.8 cm) high-contrast
LCD with backlighting
Case: Ultrasonically welded, waterproof
to IPX-7 standards
Temperature range: 5ºF to 158ºF (-15ºC to 70ºC)
5ºF to 124ºF (-15ºC to 55ºC) on 12 CX
Memory backup: Internal rechargeable lithium battery
Accessories
Standard: User’s manual
Quick reference guide
Wrist strap
Batteries and carrying case
standard on 12XL and 12CX
PC interface cable
standard on 12MAP
GPS 12 series specifications
Specifications are preliminary and subject to
change without notice.
* Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m
2DRMS under the U.S. Department of Defense
imposed Selective Availability Program.
24 hours
500/yes
1024 points
9
yes
no
5-8 volts
yes
no
24 hours
500/yes
1024 points
9
yes
yes
10-32 volts
yes
city point database
36 hours
1000/yes, 4 colors
2048 points
9
yes
yes
10-32 volts
yes
city point database
36 hours
500/yes
1900 points
English only
no
yes
10-32 volts
no
detailed basemap;
MapSource™compatible
GPS 12 GPS 12XL GPS 12CX GPS 12MAP
Here’s how the units are different
M01-10099-00
battery life
waypoints/icons
track log
languages
Loran TDs
external ant. hookup
voltage range
proximity waypoint
database or map
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