Garmin gps 400 Guida Utente
GPS 400 Pilot’s Guide and Reference
9-3
SECTION 9
TERRAIN
General Database Information
The Garmin TERRAIN system uses terrain and obstacle
information supplied by government sources. Garmin
verifies the data to confirm accuracy of the content,
but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of
the data. The information displayed should never be
understood to be all-inclusive. Pilots should familiarize
themselves with the appropriate sectional charts for safe
flight.
verifies the data to confirm accuracy of the content,
but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of
the data. The information displayed should never be
understood to be all-inclusive. Pilots should familiarize
themselves with the appropriate sectional charts for safe
flight.
The terrain and obstacle databases are contained on
a datacard which is inserted in the right-most slot of the
GPS 400 unit.
GPS 400 unit.
Database Versions
The version and area of coverage of each terrain and
obstacle database is shown on the Terrain Database
Versions Page, located in the AUX Page Group (Figure
9-3). Databases are checked for integrity at power-up.
If a database is found to be missing and/or deficient, the
TERRAIN system fails the self-test and issues a failure
message (Section 9.3).
Versions Page, located in the AUX Page Group (Figure
9-3). Databases are checked for integrity at power-up.
If a database is found to be missing and/or deficient, the
TERRAIN system fails the self-test and issues a failure
message (Section 9.3).
Figure 9-3 Terrain Database Versions Page
Database Updates
Terrain and obstacle databases are updated periodically
with the latest terrain and obstacle data. Visit the Garmin
website to check for newer versions of terrain and obstacle
databases (compare database cycle numbers to determine
if a newer version is available). Updated terrain data cards
may be obtained by calling Garmin at one of the numbers
listed in the front of this document.
website to check for newer versions of terrain and obstacle
databases (compare database cycle numbers to determine
if a newer version is available). Updated terrain data cards
may be obtained by calling Garmin at one of the numbers
listed in the front of this document.
Updating the terrain or obstacle database:
1) Acquire a new terrain data card from Garmin,
or download the terrain and obstacle database
from the Garmin website (www.garmin.com).
from the Garmin website (www.garmin.com).
2) Turn off the power to the GPS 400.
3) Remove the old terrain data card from and
3) Remove the old terrain data card from and
insert the new card into the right-most slot of
the GPS 400.
the GPS 400.
4) Turn on the GPS 400 and verify that the
TERRAIN system passes the self-test.