Garmin GPSMAP 96 Owner's Manual - Page 137
Interfacing the GPSMAP 96/96C, Garmin Proprietary Sentences
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Appendix > Garmin Proprietary Sentences: PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control) DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in RTCM SC-104 version 2.0 format through the 'Data In' line. The Garmin GBR 21 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the GPSMAP 96/96C. Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format can be used, but may not correctly show status or allow tuning control from the GPS unit. The USB Interface Cable provided with this unit allows you to connect your GPSMAP 96/96C to a PCcompatible computer's USB port. Interfacing the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C 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® and Jeppesen® Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and tracks from the GPSMAP 96/96C to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource User's Guide provided with your MapSource CDs. To connect to your computer using the USB connector: 1. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSMAP 96/96C and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable (provided with the unit) into the matching port. 2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port. 3. The USB connection is automatically set for Garmin format. To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector: 1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the GPSMAP 96/96C 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 96/96C interface setting to the appropriate interface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 104. 96/96C Owner's Manual 129