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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 CAUTION
The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible
for its accuracy and maintenance. The GLONASS system is operated by the government of
Russia, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. Although the device is a
precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted,
and therefore become unsafe. Use these products at your own risk. To reduce the risk, carefully
review and understand all aspects of these Technical Specifications before using the device.
When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPS to all available navigation
sources including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety,
always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
1.2 FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an
authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in
permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this
device under Part 15 regulations.
1.3 LIMITED WARRANTY
The Garmin standard limited warranty applies to this device. For more information, go to
1.4 OVERVIEW
The GPS 15xH and GPS 15xL sensor boards are designed for a broad spectrum of OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) system applications. Based on the proven technology found in
other Garmin GPS receivers, the GPS 15xH/15xL tracks multiple satellites at a time while
providing fast time-to-first-fix, precise navigation updates, and low power consumption. The GPS
15xH/15xL includes the capability of Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) differential GPS.
The GPS 15xH/15xL requires minimal additional components to be supplied by an OEM or
system integrator. A minimum system must provide the GPS with a source of power, an active
GPS antenna, and a clear view of the GPS satellites. The system may communicate with the
GPS 15xH/15xL through its RS-232 asynchronous serial port. End-user interfaces, such as
keyboards and displays, are the responsibility of the application designer.
