Garmin GPS 150 - Manual (Page 81)

Appendix C
GPS 150 Messages and Abbreviations
The GPS 150 uses the Message Page to communicate important information to you.
Some messages are advisory in nature, others are warnings that may require your intervention.
This appendix provides a complete list of GPS 150 messages and their meanings.
Altitude input fail - The altitude serializer input is not available to the GPS 150.
Check the I/O settings and/or the serializer installation.
Apprchng offst _____ - You are less than one minute from reaching the indicated way-
point offset by the parallel track distance. You may use the CTS
option on the CDI page to help set the autopilot heading if a
course change is necessary.
Approaching _____ - You are less than one minute from reaching the indicated way-
point. You may use the CTS option on the CDI page to help set
the autopilot heading if a course change is necessary.
Arrival at _____ - Your craft has entered the arrival alarm circle for the indicated waypoint.
Arrvl at offst _____ - Your craft has entered the arrival alarm circle for the indicated
waypoint offset by the parallel track distance.
Battery low - The battery pack is low on power. The battery pack should be
recharged for continued operation.
Battery rqrs service - A problem has been detected in the battery pack. The unit
should be taken to an authorized GARMIN service center.
Cannot chng actv wpt - An attempt has been made to modify the position of the ‘active to’ or
‘active from’ waypoint. The GPS 150 will not allow the modifications.
Cannot nav lockd rte - An attempt has been made to activate a route containing a
locked waypoint. The GPS 150 cannot perform navigation in
this situation.
Cannot ofst goto rte - An attempt has been made to engage the offset navigation feature
while the GPS 150 is navigating using a single waypoint route.
The GPS 150 will not allow offset navigation in this situation.
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APPENDIX C
GPS 150 Messages
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