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Interfacing, Caring for the Screen, Water Immersion

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Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, vs. 3.01 output: Approved sentences-GPRMC, GPRMB, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPRTE, GPXTE, GPWPL, SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, SDVHW, and GPAPB. Proprietary sentences-PGRME, PGRMM, and PGRMZ. The GPSMAP 292/298 accepts NMEA input with support for the DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW, and WPL sentences. You can download a copy of Garmin's proprietary communication protocol on the Help and Support section of our Web site at www.garmin.com. Complete information regarding NMEA format is available for purchase at www.nmea.org APPENDIX > INTERFACING AND CARING FOR THE SCREEN Caring for the Screen The unit's lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is sensitive to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. Cleaners containing ammonia, alcohol, abrasives, or anti-grease detergents will harm the anti-reflective coating. It is important to clean the lens using an eyeglass lens cleaner (that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings) and a clean, lint-free cloth. Water Immersion The unit is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. GPSMAP 292/298 Owner's Manual 93

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GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual
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PPENDIX
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NTERFACING
AND
C
ARING
FOR
THE
S
CREEN
Interfacing
The following formats are supported for connection of external
devices:
The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, vs. 3.01 output:
Approved sentences
—GPRMC, GPRMB, GPGGA, GPGSA,
GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPRTE, GPXTE,
GPWPL, SDDBT, SDDPT, SDMTW, SDVHW, and GPAPB.
Proprietary sentences
—PGRME, PGRMM, and PGRMZ. The
GPSMAP 292/298 accepts NMEA input with support for the DBT,
DPT, MTW, VHW, and WPL sentences.
You can download a copy of Garmin’s proprietary communication
protocol on the Help and Support section of our Web site at
www.garmin.com.
Complete information regarding NMEA format is available for
purchase at www.nmea.org
Caring for the Screen
The unit’s lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is sensitive
to skin oils, waxes and abrasive cleaners. Cleaners containing ammonia,
alcohol, abrasives, or anti-grease detergents will harm the anti-reflective
coating. It is important to clean the lens using an eyeglass lens cleaner (that is
specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings) and a clean, lint-free cloth.
Water Immersion
The unit is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand
immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can
cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the
unit before reuse.