The GPSmap 60CS complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than outdoor requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Compliance Information
The GPSmap 60CS does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

Warnings and Precautions

CAUTION: Use the GPSmap 60CS at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owners Manual and thoroughly practice operation using the Demo Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPSmap 60CS to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. CAUTION: IT IS THE USERS RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION. CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace them. Only ofcial government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for safe navigation and, as always, the user is responsible for their prudent use.
MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive. WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin GPSmap 60CS is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with Californias Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at http://www.garmin.com/ prop65.

GPSmap 60CS Introduction Warnings and Precautions Important
Because the Garmin GPSmap 60CS can be used for vehicular navigation, important safety considerations must be observed. Please read and observe the instructions on this page.
Do Not Mount Where Drivers Field of Vision is Blocked Do Not Place Unsecured on the Vehicle Dash
Safety Warnings and CautionsRead This First! WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of a vehicle with the GPSmap 60CS installed to place and secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating controls and safety devices, obstruct the drivers view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the unit over airbag panels or in the eld of airbag deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path towards the vehicle driver or passengers causing possible injury. Refer to airbag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owners manual. Do not mount the unit in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in a collision. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof. WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and not become distracted by the unit to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is unsafe to operate the controls of the unit while you are driving. Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a GPSmap 60CS installed to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with property damage and personal injury.
Do Not Mount in Front of Airbag Panels
Do Not Mount in Front of an Airbag Field of Deployment
GPSmap 60CS Introduction Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction..i-iv Section 3: GPS Navigation..8-68
Preface....i Software License Agreement...ii FCC Compliance Information..iii Warnings and Precautions..iv-vi Table of Contents...vii-viii
Section 2: Getting Started..1-7
Battery Installation and Start Up..1 Key Functions....2 Unit Features....3 Initialization...4 The Satellite Page...4 Navigating with the GPSmap 60CS..5 The Main Page Sequence..6 The Main Page Features..7
The Map Page...8 The Compass Page..14 The Altimeter Page..20 The Trip Computer Page...26 Using Waypoints...27 Using Find...31 The Main Menu...43 Using Tracks...44 Using Routes...49 The Highway Page...54 The Setup Menu...55 System Setup..55 Display Setup..56 Interface Setup...56 Tones Setup...58 Page Sequence Setup..58 Map Setup...59 Routing Setup..62 Geocache Setup...63 Marine Setup..63 Time Setup...64 Units Setup...64 Heading Setup..65 vii

Calibration Setup...65 Altimeter Setup...66 Welcome Page Setup...67.. Proximity Waypoints..68
Section 4: GPS Features...69-77
Loran TD Setup...91 WAAS and DGPS...92 Wiring Diagram...93.. Index...94 Limited Warranty...97
Calendar....69 Alarm Clock...70 Calculator...70 Stopwatch...71 Sun and Moon Tables..72 Hunt and Fish Tables...73. GPS Enhanced Games..74 Non-Enhanced Game...77
Section 5: Appendix..78-96
Accessories...78 Specifcations...80 Data Field Denitions...82. Connecting the GPSmap 60CS to a Computer..87 Downloading MapSource Map Data..88.. UTC Offset Chart..89.. Map Datums and Position Formats.90.. viii
GPSmap 60CS Getting Started
Installing the Batteries The GPSmap operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries may be used (see page 55 for setting the battery type). Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. To install batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pull out. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. A polarity diagram can be found molded into Locking Pin Slot the battery compartment. 3. Reinstall the battery cover by inserting the bottom slot over the tab at the base of the unit and reinserting the locking pin in the back of the unit. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in place.
Battery Installation and Start Up

Important Note

When replacing batteries, use only new or fully charged batteries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Rechargeable batteries may typically display less capacity than disposable batteries. Remove the batteries from the unit if you dont plan to use it for several months. Storing batteries in the unit for prolonged periods may result in leakage and damage to the battery compartment. Follow the manufacturers instructions for proper care and disposal of used batteries. Do not incinerate used batteries, as internal materials may ignite with explosive violence.

USE BY: 2009

Extensive use of backlighting, WAAS, the electronic compass and key beep tones will signicantly reduce battery life. To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 56. To disable WAAS, see page 55. To turn the compass Off, see page 15.

Battery Compartment

To mute the beep tones, see page 58.
GPSmap 60CS Getting Started Key Functions
POWER/BACKLIGHT Key Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off. Press and Release to adjust backlighting. ROCKER Key Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow.

GPSmap 60CS

IN/OUT Zoom Keys From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list. FIND Key Press and release at any time to view the Find Menu Page. Press and hold for MOB. MARK Key Press and release at any time to mark your current location as a waypoint. QUIT Key Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page. 2

Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page
New Location Original Location
To Move a Waypoint on the Map Page:
1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint. (Refer to page 33.) 2. Highlight the Map button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map. 3. Press ENTER again to place a Move marker next to the waypoint. 4. Use the ROCKER key to drag the waypoint to the desired location on the map and release to place it there and press ENTER.

Projecting a Waypoint

Moving a Waypoint
Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance projected from that map item. To project a waypoint: 1. Select an item from the Find Menu to display the Information Page. 2. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu and select Project Waypoint. 3. Press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page. 4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate elds at the bottom of the page and press the QUIT key to save and exit.

Project Waypoint Page

Projected Waypoint on the Map
Another method of creating and projecting a waypoint is to use the SightN Go feature as explained on page 17.
Using the Find Menu The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Cities and Exits, which are included in the GPSmap 60CS basemaps. If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for Points of Interest, Addresses and Intersections. If you download BlueChart data,* you can nd detailed Marine items such as Wrecks and Obstructions, NAVAIDS, and Anchorages. If this additional data is not loaded, these options are not available. Waypoints and Geocache Points are items you can create and add to the Find Menu. Searching for a map item is simplied because the map database is separated into groups, which are shown as icons on the Find Menu Page. When you access a Find group list, by default it contains only those items near your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active). To save effort in searching again for an item already found, you can use the Recent Finds group, which contains a list of 50 last found items of all categories. The options menu for each map item group offers its own unique search options such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for Waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the map Panning Arrow to a new location), Nearest Containing (a key word you enter) and Select Category (for those groups such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc.). Using these options can effectively shorten your search.
* Refer to the Garmin website: http://www.garmin.com//cartography/mapSource/ bluechartCD.jsp

Cities Options Menu

Select Maps Options

City Information Page

City Page Options
Searching for an Interstate Exit The Find Exits feature allows you to search for the nearest Interstate Exits. To search for Exits: 1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu. Select the Exits icon, then press ENTER to display the Exit List. 2. Highlight and select an exit type by pressing ENTER. A list of exits nearest to you displays. The title box indicates the interstate highway which is served by the exits. Two elds at the bottom of the page indicate distance and bearing to the exit. 3. Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit. Press ENTER to display the Information Page for that exit. This page contains the exit description with a list of available services near that exit along with the distance and bearing elds. 4. Use the ROCKER key to move to the list of services and highlight a selection from the list. 5. Press ENTER to display the Information Page for the selected service. The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of the service, its direction from the exit, and a list of the services available.

Find Exits List

Options Menus

Exit Information Page

Exit Services Info Page
Searching for an Address The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number, street name and city and the Find Feature matches that data with addresses in the map database. To nd an Address: 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Addresses icon and press ENTER to display the Find Addresses page. 3. If your unit has a GPS x, the Region eld at the top of the page will be completed with your current region and the <Enter Number> eld is highlighted. Identifying a city is not necessary, as the database has information for the entire region. You can enable the City Filter option is you want to select a city to reduce the possible number of address matches. 4. Enter the Street Number <Enter Number> using the onscreen keypad. Select OK to enter the number. 5. Press ENTER to display the street list. Use the on-screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to display a match on the list below. For name streets, like Main or Elm, enter the core name instead of E, W, etc., to make the search faster. 6. When done, a list of matches appears below. Select one and press ENTER to display the Information Page.
Find Addresses Search Page

Find Address Matches

Address Information Page
Searching for an Intersection The Find Intersections feature allows you to search for an intersection if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with intersections in the map database. To nd an Intersection: 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Intersections icon and press ENTER to display the Find Intersections search page. 3. If your unit has a GPS x, the Region eld at the top of the page will be completed with your current region and the <Enter Street 1> eld is highlighted. Identifying a city is not necessary, as the database has information for the entire region. You can enable the City Filter option is you want to select a city to reduce the possible number of intersection matches. 4. With <Enter Street 1> highlighted, follow instructions in step 6 of the previous page. Repeat for <Enter Street 2>. 5. Press ENTER to display the street list. Use the on-screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to display a match on the list below. For name streets, like Main or Elm, enter the core name instead of E, W, etc., to make the search move faster. 6. When done a list of matches appears below. Select one and press ENTER to display the Information Page.

Using Routes

Options Menu Indicates Active Route
List of Saved Routes Active Route Page when Off Road

Route Setup Page

Active Route Page when following roads
GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Using Routes

Direct Line Navigation

Go To (Distance)
Navigation from Waypoint to Waypoint

Manual Routing

Navigation using Existing Roadways
Methods of navigating to a destination: When you activate the Go To button on the Information Page for a User Waypoint or other Find Menu items, the GPSmap 60CS creates a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location. When you press the Navigate button on a Route page the GPSmap 60CS creates a route composed of several User Waypoints or Find Menu items, with the last being your destination. It navigates directly from point to point. Before each turn in the route a turn page displays a guidance message and graphic of the turn. You can view the turns at any time by pressing the ROCKER key Up or Down arrows while the route is active. These two navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option from the Routing Setup Page. Both Go To navigation and point to point routing become routes that use roads. The routes use existing roadways (either those in the basemap or from downloaded detail mapping) to automatically calculate a route to your destination. Turns on roadways are added to the active route page and are preceded by a guidance message with graphic display of the turn. If there are not enough roads at your location to calculate a route, a message displays to advise you.

Auto Routing

Navigating a Route After you have created a route, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list as explained on page 49. When you are navigating a route, a guidance message and graphic view of turns in the route displays as you approach each one. Using the Follow Roads option from the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns and displays an Active Route page with a list of turns. If you selected the Off Road option you can view only the list of points for a route from the Active Route Page. (See Routing Setup on page 62.) When on a route, the Active Route Page is part of the Main Page sequence. To Preview the Turns for an Active Route: 1. From the Routes Page, highlight the route from the Routes list and press ENTER to display the Route Page for the route. 2. Highlight the Navigate button and press ENTER to begin navigation and display the route on the Map Page. 3. To view the list of turns on the route, press the PAGE key to display the Active Route Page. To view any individual turn on the list, use the ROCKER key to highlight it and press ENTER. 4. The page displays the turn and guidance text and a small eld at the bottom showing the turn number in sequence and total turns in the route. To scroll through all turn previews, use the ROCKER key Up and Down arrows. To exit the preview page, press the QUIT key. 5. To stop navigating, select Stop Navigation from the Map or Compass Page and press ENTER.

Geocache Setup

Waypoint Symbols List

Marine Setup

Deep and Shallow water alarms require NMEA sonar input interfacing.
GPSmap 60CS GPS Navigation Time Setup
Time Setup The Time Setup Page allows you to set the correct time for your geographic location. To use the Time Setup feature: 1. Access the Time Setup Page. 2. Highlight the Time Format eld and press ENTER to choose from 12 or 24 (Military Time) hour formats. 3. Highlight the Time Zone eld and press ENTER to choose the correct zone for your location. If you selected Other, you must enter the correct Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) for your location. Refer the UTC Chart on page 89. 4. Daylight Savings Time offers choices of Yes, No and Auto. Units Setup The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement for your GPSmap 60CS. To use the Units Setup feature: 1. Access the Units Setup Page. 2. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to highlight the various units elds and select the desired units from the lists displayed. For more information about selecting Position Formats and Map Datums, refer to page 90 in the Appendix.
To set the UTC Offset for Other Time Zones, see page 74.

Time Zone Options

Units Setup
Heading Setup The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading. Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referencing, it is recommended that you use the default values. To use the Heading Setup feature: 1. Access the Heading Setup Page. 2. Highlight the Display eld, press ENTER and select from Cardinal Letters, Degrees or Mils to display the heading value. 3. Highlight the North Reference eld, press ENTER and select from True North, Magnetic North, Grid North, or User Grid North. 4. Select speed and time delay for electronic compass switching. See page 15. Calibration Setup The Calibration Setup Page allows you to calibrate both the Compass and Altimeter for increased accuracy in navigation. To calibrate the Compass: 1. Access the Calibration Setup Page which displays a Which sensor would you like to calibrate? message. 2. Highlight the Compass button and press ENTER to display the Compass Calibration Page. Follow instructions on page 16. To calibrate the Altimeter: Select Altimeter and press ENTER to display the Altimeter Calibration Page and follow instructions on pages 25 and 66.

Geko Smak

GPS Enhanced Games
Geko Smak is a GPS based game that features you as the player piece. In measured rhythm, Gekos will appear on the screen. Before the Geko disappears, move toward the Geko and press the ENTER key to smack the Geko with a hammer. If you get the Geko, an ! mark displays above the hammer, if not, just a hammer displays momentarily. Field size choices are small, medium and large, with small fields being roughly 20 yards by 30 yards and large fields being 60 yards by 90 yards (about the size of an American football field). The difficulty levels are: Easy, Normal and Hard. These levels determine how often Gekos appear. The pace quickens and values vary as difficulty levels increase. 75
Nibbons In this GPS game, you must walk around the field collecting the flags as they appear. As you walk, your tail will grow. You may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail, or you will lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the Skulls that chase after you. Gekoids This GPS game, which can be played without GPS on, is all about blasting gekoids. The catch is, you are the ship and you can survive only when you avoid getting hit. Before you begin to play, make certain to make your game settings. Orient Map Northwards rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is always up. Orient Map Ship Up rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your ship always points Up. Press the ENTER key to start and blast away! IMPORTANT WARNING: When playing any of the virtual games (where you are moving about on a real playing field), use reasonable and prudent caution in selecting an area free of hazards such a holes, obstructions or proximity to vehicular traffic. Playing these games may distract your attention from observing objects in your path. 76
Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in which you must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes fire at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms. At times you are transported by slides that curve or move you diagonally. The game consists of several difficulty levels and an extended of limited visibility option. When you lose a game the screen will display the layout of hazards, slide and warning platforms. A scoreboard keeps track of your wins and loses. To play Beast Hunt: 1. Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu and press ENTER to display the game prompt window. 2. Read the prompt and then press ENTER to display the Difculty Options window. Make your choice and press ENTER to display Visibility Options. 3. Make a selection and press ENTER to begin the game. 4. Use the ROCKER key to jump from platform to platform. When you land on a shaded platform, you are one or two steps from the dragon, a platform with a circle is next to a pit. If you fall into a pit you lose. If you jump into the dragon you lose, if you shoot an arrow at the platform where you think the dragon is and miss, you lose. To defeat the dragon, use ENTER to place an arrow in a shaded platform. Use the ROCKER key to point and ENTER to shoot. Hit the dragon and you win.

Non-Enhanced Game

Game Symbols

Player

Pit Warning

Dragon Near

Dragon

Aim Arrow

GPSmap 60CS Appendix Accessories
Accessories (Included with the Unit)
Wrist Strap - Provides convenient method for carrying the unit. Belt Clip - Attaches to the back of the unit and clips to belt or waistband. USB Interface Cable - Provides connection to a PC for data transfer. (Not shown) Owners Manual - Start up instructions and detailed operation reference. Quick Start Guide - Abbreviated overview of unit operation and reference. Note: Refer to the list of accessories on the unit packaging.

Belt Clip Assembly

Optional Accessories
(Not included with the Unit)
Cigarette Lighter Adapter - Provides power from an auto cigarette lighter. (Not shown)
USB Interface Cable and MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM with USB cable drivers.
A/C Adapter - Provides operation from AC power. (Not shown) GA 27C Remote GPS Antenna - Allows enhanced satellite acquisition. MapSource CD-ROMs - Allows transfer of detailed map data. (Not shown) PC Interface Cable - Provides connection to a PC for data transfer. (Not shown) PC Interface Cable with Auxiliary Power Supply - Provides connection to a PC for data transfer. (Not shown) Interface Cable - Bare wire connections for data input/output. (Not shown) Carrying Case - Provides protection during transport of the unit. (Not shown) Belt Clip with Carabiner- Similar to the belt clip, but with a carabiner. (Not shown) Auto Mount Kit - Allows installation on a vehicle dash. Marine Mount Kit - Allows installation on a boat. Suction Mount Kit - Allows installation on a vehicle windshield. Bicycle Mount Kit - Allows installation on bicycle handlebar.
GA 27C Remote GPS Antenna with MCX Connector
CAUTION: Garmin Accessories have been designed and tested specifically for use with Garmin products. Accessories offered for sale by other manufacturers have not necessarily been tested or approved by Garmin for use with Garmin Products. Use of such accessories might cause damage to your Garmin Product and void the terms of the warranty. Using Garmin Accessories with other manufacturers products is not recommended. See your Garmin Dealer or website for availability.
GPSmap 60CS Installing the Belt Clip and Lanyard Accessories
External Antenna Connector -MCX

Appendix Accessories

Wrist Strap Installation
(Press tab to release the Clip Knob)
Suction Mount Kit Belt Clip Knob
(unscrews for removal if not required)
Auto Dash Mount Kit Belt Clip
(attaches to belt or waistband)

USB Connector (under

weather cover)
Power/Data Cable Connector
(Serial Port) (under weather cover)

Marine Mount Kit

Back of GPSmap 60CS Bicycle Mount Kit
GPSmap 60CS Appendix Specications

PHYSICAL

Case: Size: Weight: Display: Antenna: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) 6.1H x 2.4W x 1.3D 5.4 ounces (153 g) with batteries installed 7.5 ounces (213 g) with batteries 1.5W x 2.2H, 256-color, high resolution, transreective TFT (160 x 240 pixels) Backlit Built-in quad helix, remote antenna capability Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees1, resolution; 1 degree

Compass:

Altimeter: Accuracy; +/- 10 feet1, resolution; 1 foot Keypad: Operating Range: Nine multifunction backlit keys 5 to 158 F (-15 to 70 C)2

PERFORMANCE

Receiver: Acquisition Time: WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel Warm: Approximately 15 seconds Cold: Approximately 45 seconds AutoLocate: Approximately 2 minutes Once per second, continuous

Update Rate:

GPS Accuracy Position: Velocity: < 15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical3 0.05 meter/sec steady state
Waas (DGPS) Accuracy Position: Velocity: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet), 95% typical4 0.05 meter/sec steady state

Appendix Specications

Dynamics: Performs to specications to 6 gs Interfaces: NMEA 0183 version 2.3, RTCM SC-104 (for DGPS corrections) and RS-232 and USB for PC interface Data Storage Life: Map Storage: Indenite: no memory battery required Internal; approximately 56 MB
Source: Battery Life: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries or 12 V Adapter Cable, or up to 36 VDC external power Up to 20 hours (typical use)5
Specications subject to change without notice. 1. Subject to proper user calibration. 2. The temperature rating of the GPSmap 60CS may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. 3. Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when active. 4. WAAS accuracy in North America. (DGPS using Beacon Receiver input.) 5. Alkaline batteries lose a signicant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPS map 60CS in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of backlighting, electronic compass and audible tones reduces battery life.

Time of Day - The current time and date. It can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time. To Course - Your direction of travel to get back on course. Trip Odometer - The running total of distance traveled since the Trip Computer was reset. Trip Time - Moving - The length of time your vehicle has been in motion, since the Trip Computer was reset. Trip Time - Stopped - The length of time that the vehicle has been stopped (stationary) while the unit was powered On and tracking your location (since the Trip Computer was reset). Trip Time - Total - The total time the unit has been tracking since the Trip Computer was reset. Turn - The direction of, and distance to, the next turn on an active route. Velocity Made Good - The rate of closure on a destination based upon your current speed and course of travel. Vertical Speed - The rate of altitude gain/loss over time. Vertical Speed Dest - The measurement of your rate of acsent/decsent to a predetermined altitude. Water Speed - The data acquired from measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 60CS is used to calculate your current speed over water.
Water Temperature - The temperature of water at a measured depth using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 60CS. Waypoint - Destination - The last point on a route, your destination. Waypoint - Next - The next point on your route.
Interfacing the GPSmap 60CS The GPSmap 60CS is provided with interface connection to a PC using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to your computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and tracks from the GPSmap 60CS to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource Users Guide provided with your MapSource CDs. To connect to your computer using the USB connector: 1. Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with your GPSmap 60CS on your PC. USB drivers, required for USB interfacing, are installed when you run the CD-ROM. Do not connect the USB cable until the drivers have been installed. 2. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 60CS and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the matching port. 3. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port. To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector: 1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 60CS and insert the round indexed connector on the cable into the matching port. 2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or other appropriate device. 3. Set your GPSmap 60CS interface setting to the appropriate interface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 56.

Loran TD Setup

Location Setup Page (Position Format List with Loran TD selected.)

Loran TD Setup Page

GPSmap 60CS Appendix WAAS and DGPS
What is WAAS? The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a spacebased system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations (see DGPS below). At this time the system is still in the developmental stage with a goal of providing reliable signals with an accuracy of 7 meters (21-22 ft.) both horizontally and vertically 95% of the time. Current tests have shown the actual accuracy to be on the order of 2-3 meters. For more information, go to http://gps.faa.gov/Programs/WAAS/waas.htm. What is Differential GPS (DGPS)? The U.S. and Canadian governments (among others) have set up Differential GPS (DGPS) beacon stations to transmit correction signals. They are operational in coastal areas and on many navigable river systems. The DGPS system is available for use without fee. In addition to compensating for errors in the position, these corrections signals can also correct for deliberate degradation of the accuracy of GPS by the U.S. Department of Defense under their Selective Availability (SA) program. Refer to the U.S. Coast Guards web site: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/ for locations and the status of the differential beacon sites. Using DGPS requires interfacing of your unit to additional equipment in the form of a beacon receiver compatible with the RTCM format sentences supported by your Garmin GPS. Refer to the section titled Interface Setup.
Interface formats are selected from the Interface Setup on page 56 of this manual. The input/output lines on your GPSmap 60CS are RS-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices, including PCs, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and /or a second GPS receiver. The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSmap 60CS and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. NMEA 0183 Version 3.01 Approved Sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD Garmin Proprietary Sentences: PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control)