Lowrance-electronic 5500C User Manual

Pub. 988-0151-271 www.lowrance.comGlobalMap 4900M& GlobalMap 5500CMapping GPS ReceiverOperation Instructions®®

4Audible alarms: ... Arrival/off-course/anchor.Graphic symbols forwaypoints or eventmarker icons: ... 42.Routes:...

94decide to start the gauge at 0, 5 or 10 and top it out at 85, 90 or 100.Minimum or Maximum Tick controls how many tick marks will be dis-played on t

95 The GlobalMap 5500C display with a transparent track gauge (left) andthe GlobalMap 4900M display with track and speed gauges (right).Pop-up HelpHel

96NOTE:Reset Options does not erase waypoints, routes, icons or plot trails. Reset Options command (left) and the Reset Options menu (right).Screen Co

97Display Mode menu.Set LanguageThis unit's menus are available in 10 languages: English, French, Ger-man, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Rus

98 Time Setting menus for the GlobalMap 5500C (left) and the GlobalMap4900M (right).To Set Time Format: Press ↓ to the Time Format window. Just highli

99Software Version InformationFrom time to time, Lowrance updates the operating system software insome of its products. These software upgrades are us

100option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.To set Alarm Volume: Press ↓ to VOLUME. Press → or ← to move the bar.The left end of t

101Update Trail OptionThis menu lets you change the way trail updates occur.WARNING:If you uncheck the Update Trail option, automatic trailcreation an

102Specific Trail OptionsDelete TrailTo delete a specific trail: From the Trails Menu, press ↓ to TrailName|ENT. The Edit Trail menu appears as seen i

103Main Menu with Transparency command selected.To adjust Menu Transparency level:Press MENU|MENU|↓ to TRANSPARENCY |ENT. The TRANSPARENCY sliderb

5to the WAAS satellites in orbit, but more about that in the upcomingsegment introducing you to GPS and WAAS.)Your unit listens to signals from as man

104To set Speed/Distance Unit of Measure: Press ↑ or ↓ to change theSpeed/Distance unit, then press ENT. After the option is set, pressEXIT|EXIT|EXIT

105Section 6:SearchingNOTE:The background map loaded in your unit lets you search for U.S.Interstate Highway exits and exit services, as well as some

106 Find Address Menu.3. To enter an address number, press ↑ or ↓ to change the first number,then press → to move the cursor to the next number and re

107NOTE:We recommend you do not enter a city name unless the list is toolarge when searching without one. The GlobalMap can actuallysearch quicker wit

108tion window. With the address location selected by the cursor onthe map, press WPT. The POI's Waypoint Information window ap-pears, with the G

109 Find Highway Exits command (left) and Find Exit menu (right).2. First, select a highway name by pressing ENT, which calls up theFind By Name menu.

110Find Exit menu, with an exit selected in the Exit List.4. In the Exit Information screen you have two choices. A. Press ENT tonavigate or "Go

111Find Map Places or Points of Interest (POI)1. Press WPT, then use ↓ or ↑ to select a map place or POI category,then press ENT. (To narrow your sear

112 Find by Name option (left) and Find by Name menu (right).4. When the POI's Waypoint Information screen is displayed, you canchoose to "

113You can spell out the street in the top selection box. Press ↑ or ↓ tochange the first letter, then press → to move the cursor to the next let-ter.

6matter where they come from, GPS Data Files must be loaded from theMMC into memory before the GlobalMap can use them.)The other key GPS use for MMCs

114Map Page showing results of a street search.The cursor points to the located street.If you want to navigate to the found street at the cursor locat

115second street. You could now use similar techniques to select a city orZip code, but your search will probably be faster if you leave thoseboxes bl

116If you want to navigate to the found intersection, just pressMENU|ENT|EXIT.Find Waypoints1. Press WPT|ENT.2. If searching for the waypoint By Name,

117 Waypoint Information screens with the Go To Waypoint command se-lected (left) and the Find on Map command selected (right).To clear these menus a

118Notes

119Section 7: Supplemental MaterialDatums Used by This UnitWGS 1984DefaultAdindanMean for Ethiopia,SudanAdindanBurkina FasoAdindanCameroonAdindanEthio

120Chua AstroParaguayCorrego AlegreBrazilDabolaGuineaDjakarta (Batavia)Indonesia (Sumatra)DOS 1968New Georgia Islands(Gizo Island)Easter Island 1967Ea

121Naparima BWITrinidad & TobagoNorth American 1927Mean for Antigua,Barbados, Barbuda,Caicos Islands,Cuba, DominicanRepublic, GrandCayman, Jamaica

122Point 58SwedenSanto (DOS)1965 Espirito SantoIslandSao BrazAzores (Sao Miguel,Santa Maria Islands)Sapper Hill 1943East Falkland IslandSchwarzeckNamb

123FCC ComplianceThis device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communi-cations Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-lowing

7 A minimum of three satellites are required to determine a 2D fix.Twenty-four satellites orbit 10,900 nautical miles above the Earth,passing overhead

124LOWRANCE DATABASES LICENSE AGREEMENTTHIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRSTPURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL,

125DATABASES LIMITED WARRANTY"We", "our", or "us" refers to Lowrance Electronics, Inc., the manufacturer ofthis product.

126Notes

127LOWRANCE ELECTRONICSFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY"We," "our," or "us" refers to LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS, INC., the manufacturer

128How to Obtain Service……in the USA:We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert serviceand genuine Lowrance parts. If you're

Accessory Ordering Informationfor all countriesTo order Lowrance GPS accessories, please contact:1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics s

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8formance even further with its Wide Area Augmentation System, orWAAS. This GPS add-on will include a time control element that willhelp airliners fly

9around the menus so you can execute different commands. They arerepresented by symbols like these, which denote the down arrow key,the up arrow, the

10some of your unit's menus. Most notably, the GlobalMap 5500C hasthe transparency feature and the GlobalMap 4900M does not.

11Section 2:Installation & AccessoriesPreparationsYou can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, butwe recommend this installat

12You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, un-obstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, connect it to th

13the previous image and attach the NMEA 2000 buss adapter cable to theshorter branch of the extension cable's Y-adapter. Connect the NMEA2000 bu

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14The Power/Data cable for this unit.Depending on your configuration, you may not use all of these wires.The following segments include instructions f

15Powering Your Unit(Power Supply cable – red and black wires)The unit works from a 12-volt battery system. For the best results, at-tach the power ca

16Power and optional speaker connections for the GlobalMap 5500C and4900M GPS units.NOTE:If you're powering a NMEA 2000 buss, you will attach bot

17larger boat — but still want to hear its alarms. You might install asmall speaker at the stern of your boat so you won't miss a dangerousShallo

18To do so, attach the adapter cable's manual locking collar connector to theNetwork port on the back of the GPS unit and attach the other end to

19Power/DataNetworkBlankLGC 2000GPS ModuleNMEA 0183Data cable(four wires)NMEA2000PowercablePowerSupplywires25' Y-adapterextension cable60-ohmterm

20Mounting the Unit: Bracket, In-Dash or PortableYou can install the GlobalMap on the top of a dash with the suppliedgimbal bracket. It can also be in

21Install the gimbal bracket. Place the bracket so the arms slope towardthe front of your unit.Once a location is determined, use the bracket as a tem

22tenna connector and any accessory cables. Next, pass the power cable'sbare-wire end down though the hole from the top.If you wish, you can fill

23in your own car or boat, then take it along when riding in a friend's ve-hicle that's not equipped with GPS.The portable power pack includ

iTable of ContentsSection 1: Read Me First!...1Capabilities and Sp

24Slide the drawer back into the unit and twist the retainer clockwise.The MMC is now ready for use.Other AccessoriesOther accessories include MMC car

25Section 3:Basic GPS OperationsThis section addresses the unit's most basic GPS operations. The tuto-rials presented in Sec. 3 follow a chronolo

261. PWR/LIGHT (Power & Light) – The PWR key turns the unit on andoff and activates the backlight.2. PAGES – Pressing this and the ← → arrow key

27the unit do something. The unit will work fine for these lessons rightout of the box with the factory default settings. But, if you want tolearn abo

28Trip Calculator command: shows trip status and statistics.Timers command: controls the up timer, down timer and alarm clocksettings.Browse MMC Files

29 Satellite Status Page from the GlobalMap 4900 (left) indicates unit hasnot locked on to any satellites and does not have a fix on its position.This

30The navigation screen looks like the one below when you're not navi-gating to a waypoint or following a route or trail. Your position isshown b

31to the destination. No matter what direction you are steering, theBearing window shows the compass direction straight to the destina-tion from your

32The GlobalMap 4900M navigation page, backtracking a trail while creating a new trail.In the example above, the driver is headed north (a 355º track)

33In the first example below, the range is 4,000 miles from the left edge ofthe map to the right edge of the map.The Zoom In and Zoom Out keys zoom th

iiTransfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files...53Custom Maps...

34Background map vs. MapCreate map contentThe background map includes: low-detail maps of the whole world (con-taining cities, major lakes, major rive

35Tip:In some urban areas, businesses are so close to one another thattheir POI icons crowd each other on the screen. You can reducescreen clutter and

36This allows you to change which map the cursor, keyboard and menusoperate on. "Active window" will be displayed at the top of the activewi

37GPS Quick ReferenceStart outdoors, with a clear view of the open sky. As you practice, trynavigating to a location at least a few blocks away. While

38Find Your Current PositionFinding your current position is as simple as turning the GlobalMap on.With an unobstructed view of the sky, the unit auto

39The selected airport is 4.25 miles away, to the northwest.Selecting Any Map Item with the Cursor1. Use the zoom keys and the arrow keys to move arou

40 Category Selection menu (left); list of the nearest restaurants (right).4. If you wish, you could scroll ↑ or ↓ here to select another restaurant,b

41Map screen showing Find Waypoint, the result of a restaurant search.NOTE:Search works from mapping and POI data loaded in the GlobalMap.If you do no

42 Sequence for setting a waypoint. Step 1: while traveling, quickly pressWPT twice to call up Find Waypoint screen (seen in Step 2) and set apoint.

43Create Waypoint by Entering a Position1. Press WPT|→ to SUBCATEGORY column|↓ to NEW|ENT.2. Press ↓ to ENTERED POSITION|ENT|→ to CREATE|ENT.3. Press

iiiMap Auto Zoom...78Map Data...

44GlobalMap 4900M navigation Page, navigating toward waypoint 004and leaving a trail.Set Man Overboard (MOB) WaypointOne of boating's most terrif

45 Navigating to Man Overboard: navigation page (left) and Map Page(right). The victim is astern of the vessel; the GPS shows which direc-tion to stee

46Navigate to cursor. In this example, the cursor is positioned on thetown of Oologah, Oklahoma.3. Press MENU|ENT and the GlobalMap will begin navigat

47Navigate to a Point of InterestFor POIs that are in view on the map, you can easily use the Navigateto Cursor command above. Just use the cursor to

48 Sequence for saving a trail and beginning a new one. My Trails com-mand (left). The arrow to the right of Trail 17 (center) indicates thetrail is

49Tip:Another quick way to stop recording one trail and begin a new oneis to use the New Trail command: Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MYTRAILS|ENT|ENT.Caution:

50The other two methods provide a full range of navigation data and workwith both the Map Page and Navigation Page. The only difference be-tween them

51 Navigate a trail menu sequence: Fig. 1, My Trails command. Fig. 2,Trails Menu. Fig. 3, Edit Trail Menu. Fig. 4, Edit Route Menu withNavigate comma

52 Navigate trail, map views: driver is northbound heading straight to-ward trail point 6 (left). northbound driver has reached point 6 (right)and has

53NOTE:If you are already located at or near the end of your trail, the arri-val alarm will go off as soon as you hit ENT. Just press EXIT to clearthe

ivWARNING!A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHODTO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION.CAUTIONWhen showing navigation data to a position (waypoin

54The Transfer My Data submenu asks if you want to save data to theMMC or load data from the MMC into the unit's memory.2. The Transfer My Data m

55selection. Next, press ↓ to LOAD DATA|ENT. The unit will display a com-pletion message when the data transfer is finished. To return to thePage view

56Notes

57Section 4:Advanced GPS OperationsNOTEThere is a slight difference in menu structure between the Global-Map 5500C and GlobalMap 4900M. The difference

58IconsIcons are graphic symbols used to mark some location, personal point ofinterest or event. They can be placed on the map screen, saved and re-ca

59 The Delete icons menusThe Delete All Icons command will ask if you are sure. Press ← toYES|ENT. All icons will be deleted from the map.The Delete b

60waypoint. The GPS unit allows you to navigate forward or backwardthrough a route. You can even begin navigating in the middle of aroute!Create and S

61 Edit Route menu (left). Edit Route Waypoints menu (right),with Add From Map command selected.3. Use the Zoom keys and arrow keys to move the map an

62turn. Fig. 5. Waypoint (4) set at highway exit to frontage road leadingto river. Waypoint (5) ends the route at a tree stand in the huntingarea. Fig

632. Press ↓ to route name|ENT|↓ to WAYPOINTS. Use ↓ and ↑ to select awaypoint, then press ENT.Edit Route Waypoints menu.3. Use ↓ and ↑ to select a

1Section 1: Read Me First!How this manual can get you out on the road, fast!Welcome to the exciting world of GPS satellite navigation! We knowyou&apos

64Navigate a Route in ReverseHere's how you run a route backwards, from the end waypoint to thebeginning waypoint.1. From the NAVIGATION PAGE, p

65TrailsDelete a TrailThis is the command used to erase or delete a trail:Press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT|↓ to trail name|ENT|→ toDELETE TRAIL|ENT|

66then press → to the next character and repeat until the pattern is cor-rect. Press ENT, then EXIT|EXIT|EXIT|EXIT to return to the previouspage displ

671. Use the arrow keys to select the waypoint with the cursor.2. Press WPT|↓ to DELETE WAYPOINT|ENT|← to YES|ENT. To return to theprevious page and c

68tions and other factors.1. Press WPT|→ to SUBCATEGORY column|↓ to NEW|ENT.2. Press ↓ or ↑ to AVERAGE POSITION|ENT|press → to CREATE|ENT.3. Wait whil

69Section 5:System & GPS Setup OptionsAlarmsThis unit has three GPS alarms. The factory default setting has all thealarms turned on. You can turn

704. When your adjustments are finished, return to the last page dis-played by repeatedly pressing EXIT.IMPORTANT ALARM NOTES:Anchor Alarm — The ancho

71 GPS Auto Search on the GlobalMap 5500C Satellite Status Menu.Here's how to put the unit into auto search mode:1. Press PAGES until you are on

72 System Setup Menu with Communications Port highlighted (left) andCommunications Port menu (right).For assistance in configuring the unit to communi

73 Menus for changing coordinate system.To get to Coordinate System Selection:1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT.2. Press ↓ to COORDINATE SYSTEM|EN

2Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one an-other in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find

74To setup Loran TD:NOTE:If the Loran TD conversion is chosen, you must enter the local Lo-ran chain identification for the master and slaves. Do this

751. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|ENT.2. Press ↓ to COORDINATE SYSTEM|ENT.3. Press ↓ to SETUP MAP FIX|ENT.The following screen appears, and MAP SCAL

76To change the information displayed in a data box:On the Page display you wish to change, press MENU|↓ to CUSTOM-IZE|ENT. A data box name flashes, i

77setting the track and speed in the dialog boxes provided on the simulatormenu screen.To get to the GPS Simulator:1. Press MENU|MENU|↓ to GPS SETUP|E

784. Press EXIT to turn off the steering and speed boxes. The unit will nowautomatically "steer" along the trail or route. When you arrive a

79map. This menu lets you select Navionics Maps. For instructions, seethe Navionics Charts entry in this section.To get to Map Data:From the Map Page,

80check boxes — Show Time and Show Distance — which allow you toturn on or off the time and/or distance settings.To set trackline extension: From the

81lighted, press ENT to check it (turn on) and uncheck it (turn off.) Afterthe option is set, press EXIT|EXIT to return to the page display.Map Datum

82 Map menu (left) and Map Categories Drawn menu (right).Map OrientationBy default, this receiver shows the map with north always at the top ofthe scr

83To change map orientation: from the Map Page, press MENU|↓ to MAPORIENTATION|ENT. Use ↑ or ↓ to select the desired mode, then press ENT.Press EXIT|E

3307,200 total pixels; 10-level gray scale(4900M).Backlighting:... Advanced cold cathode screen backlit screenwith multiple lighting l

84 These figures show the menu sequence (from left to right) for selectinga Navionics chart for the South Chesapeake Bay area.3. To turn off a Navioni

85Navionics chart showing Port Services icon selected by cursor.3. To scroll through the Service Categories window, press ENT then use↑ or ↓ to see th

86you can select the boxed "C" icon and it becomes an animated arrowwith a pop-up name box. An example is displayed in the following figure.

87Slack water, the period of little or no current, is represented by theSlack Water Line (SWL). The flood appears above the SWL and the ebbappears bel

88 Tide Information screen.The Tide Information screen displays daily tidal data for this station atthe present time. The graph at the top of the scr

89NOTEThe Customize command and the Overlay Data command both use thesame information categories. The difference between the two com-mands is that Cus

90 From Overlay Data Shown menu (left) press ENT to see Data Viewer(center). Select a category and press ENT. Bearing, Closing Speed andOff Course hav

913. The data begins to flash on your screen. Use any combination of →,←, ↑ and ↓ to move the data to a new location on the screen.4. When satisfied,

92 The GlobalMap 5500C Gauge Setup menu (left) with the GlobalMap4900M Analog setup menu (right).There are four primary setup options in the analog me

93 With a single gauge displayed (left), the Sec. Data button is not active.After choosing a dual-gauge setting, the Sec. Data button is active.Choo