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Ant‍+™ sensors, Streaming nmea 2000 data, Using automatic man overboard – Garmin quatix User Manual

Page 4: Sharing data, Sending data to homeport, Sending data to bluechart® mobile, Troubleshooting, Resetting your device, Device care, Specifications

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system and pair your quatix with the GHC™ device. For more

information, see the quatix owner's manual and the owner's

manual for your autopilot.

1

Select the blue key.

2

Select Autopilot.

3

Select an option:
• To engage the autopilot heading hold, hold a steady

course, select Engage, and release the helm.

• To steer the boat, engage the autopilot heading hold, and

select or hold and to steer left and right.

• Select Presets, and select a button action. The map

displays a plot of the action performed by the button.

• Select Disengage to take the helm.

ANT+™ Sensors

Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more

information about compatibility and purchasing optional

sensors, go to

http://buy.garmin.com

.

Streaming NMEA 2000 Data

While tracking or navigating, your device can stream data from

a NMEA 2000 network equipped with a Garmin GNT.

1

Select the blue key.

2

Select Setup > ANT Sensor > GNT > On.
The data pages display information from the sensors

connected to the NMEA 2000 network. You can customize

the data fields that appear on each data page.

3

Select twice.

4

Select Stream N2K to begin streaming NMEA 2000 data.

To stop streaming NMEA 2000 data, select the blue key, and

select Stop N2K.

Using Automatic Man Overboard

If your device is connected to a Garmin GNT, you can set the

device to automatically trigger the preset man overboard

function if the device gets too far away from the GNT.

1

Select the blue key.

2

Select Auto MOB > On.

Sharing Data

Sending Data to HomePort™

Before you can send data to HomePort, you must purchase

HomePort and install it on your computer (

www.garmin.com

/homeport

).

You can view tracks and waypoints on your computer.

1

Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable.
Your device appears as a removable drive in My Computer

on Windows® computers and as a mounted volume on

Mac® computers.

2

Start HomePort.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Sending Data to BlueChart® Mobile

Before you can share data with the BlueChart Mobile

application, you must install it on your mobile device

(

www.garmin.com/bluechartmobile

).

You can view tracks and waypoints on your mobile device.

1

On your quatix, select the blue key.

2

Select Share Data > BlueChart Mob..

3

Start BlueChart Mobile on your mobile device.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions.

See the BlueChart Mobile help for more information.

Troubleshooting

Resetting Your Device

If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.

1

Hold for at least 25 seconds.

2

Hold for one second to turn on the device.

Device Care

NOTICE

Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that

can damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to

chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other

harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can

damage the case.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can

degrade the life of the product.

Specifications

Battery type

500 mAh Lithium-ion battery

Battery life

Up to 6 weeks

Water resistance

Water resistant to 164 ft. (50 m)
NOTE: The watch is designed for surface
swimming.

Operating
temperature range

From -4ºF to 122ºF (from -20ºC to 50ºC)

Radio frequency/
protocol

2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
protocol
Bluetooth® Smart device

Battery Information

The actual battery life depends on how much you use GPS,

device sensors, optional wireless sensors, and the backlight.

Battery Life

Mode

16 hours

Normal GPS mode

25 hours

NMEA 2000 streaming, GPS off

Up to 2 weeks

Always On sensor mode

Up to 6 weeks

Watch mode

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration

today.
• Go to

http://my.garmin.com

.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe

place.

Getting the Owner's Manual

You can get the latest owner's manual from the web.

1

Go to

www.garmin.com/support

.

2

Select Manuals.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions to select your product.

Getting More Information

You can find more information about this product on the Garmin

website.
• Go to

www.garmin.com/marine

.

• Go to

www.garmin.com/learningcenter

.

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