Garmin GPS III Owner's Manual

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Specifications subject to change without notice.* With optional GARMIN Differential GPS (DGPS) Beacon Receiver Input.** Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD-imposed Selective Availability Program.† Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when operating the GPS III Pilotin below freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backlighting will significantly reduce battery life.90The GPS III Pilot is constructed of high-quality materials and should not requireuser maintenance. If your unit ever needs repair, please take it to an authorizedGARMIN service center. The GPS III Pilot has no user-serviceable parts. Neverattempt any repairs yourself. To protect your GPS III Pilot, keep it in its carrying case (optional accessory) when not inuse, and never allow gasoline or other solvents to come into contact with the case. To clean the case and lens, use a softcloth and a household window cleaner.PHYSICALCase: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy;waterproof to IPX7 standardsSize: 6.15”H x 2”W x 1.23”D (15.6 x 5.1 x 1.23 cm)Weight: Approx. 9 ounces (255g) w/ batteriesTemperature Range: 5 to 158ºF (-15º to 70ºC)Memory Back Up: Internal Lithium BatteryPERFORMANCEReceiver: Differential-ready PhaseTrac12™Acquisition Time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start)Approx. 45 seconds (EZinit/cold start)Approx. 5 minutes (AutoLocate™)Update Rate: 1/second, continuousPosition Accuracy: 1-5 meters (3-15 ft) with DGPScorrections*15 meters (49 ft) RMS**Velocity Accuracy: 0.1 knot RMS steady stateDynamics: Performs to specification to 6g’sInterfaces: NMEA 183, RTCM in (for DGPS corrections),Aviation in and RS-232 for PC interfaceAntenna: Detachable with standard BNC connectorPOWERInput: Four 1.5-volt AA batteries or 10-32 VDC externalPower Consumption: 0.5 watts max.Battery Life: Up to 24 hours †SpecificationsAPPENDIX B