Garmin HC series GPS Receiver User Manual


 
eTrex HC series Owner’s Manual 45
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Specications
Physical
Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D
Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed.
Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution,
transreflective TFT(176 x 220 pixels) backlit.
Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant,
IEC-529, IPX7
Temp: 5 to 158°F (-15 to 70° C)
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The temperature rating of the eTrex may exceed the usable range of some
batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures.
Performance
Receiver: WAAS/EGNOS enabled, high-sensitivity
Acquisition Times: (approx.)
Hot start- 3 seconds
Warm start- 33 seconds
Cold start- 39 seconds
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
Antenna: Built-in patch
Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5
degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated
Altimeter: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy;
+/- 10 feet, resolution; 1 ft., user calibrated
Power
Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 V DC Adapter
Cable, or PC/USB Adapter
Battery Life: Up to 25 hours HCx units
Up to 14 hours HC units
Accuracy
GPS: <10 meters (33 feet) 95% typical
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Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD
imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated.
DGPS: 3 meters (10 feet) 95% typical
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Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) accuracy in North America.
Velocity: 0.1 meter/sec steady state
Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary (USB)
Data Storage Life: Indefinite; no memory battery required
Map Storage: HCx units -Dependant on the formatted
capacity of the microSD card.
HC units - 24 MB