TRAMsoft GmbH - GARMIN GPSmap 62 series (english)

Rugged hand held GPS receiver with large color display, integrated base map, auto-routing and USB interface. The GPSmap 62s and 62st are additionally equipped with an electronic compass, a barometrical altimeter, a slot for an optional uSD memory card, a connector for an external antenna and support wireless communication with compatible devices. The GPSmap 62st comes furthermore with a pre-installed topographic map of Europe.

The devices of the GARMIN GPSmap 62 series are very easy to use thanks to their rocker key and user friendly graphical interface. They consume little power, support multiple languages and have an integrated base map. They provide 1.7 GB rsp. 600 MB free built-in memory to store even more detailed information, such as local roads, restaurants, public buildings and other points of interest. All models are equipped with an USB interface.
The GPSmap 62s and GPSmap 62st are both equipped with a slot for an optional uSD memory card in the battery compartment, a built-in electronic compass, a barometrical altimeter, a connector for an external antenna, they can exchange data wireless with compatible devices and can receive data from an optional heart rate monitor and an optional speed/cadence sensor. Additionally, the GPSmap 62st comes with a pre-installed topographic map of Europe. The extremely sensitive antenna provides navigation information outdoors, in a car, in a train or even in an airplane (see MapSource examples).

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Contents: Features - Overview - Main Pages - Prices - Options - Downloads - Order

Differences between the various GPSmap 62 models:

All models provide similar functions; these are the main differences:

Feature / Model	GARMIN GPSmap 62	GARMIN GPSmap 62s	GARMIN GPSmap 62st

Available built-in memory	1.7 GB	1.7 GB	600 MB¹
Slot for optional uSD memory card	-	YES	YES
Barometrical altimeter	-	YES	YES
Electronic compass	-	YES (3D²)	YES (3D²)
Connector for external GPS antenna	-	YES	YES
Interface	USB	Highspeed USB	Highspeed USB
Wireless data exchange	-	YES	YES
Pre-installed maps	-	-	Topographic map of Europe
Receive data from optional heart rate monitor	-	YES	YES
Receive data from optional speed/cadence sensor	-	YES	YES
Price	from CHF 328 / EUR 253	from CHF 418 / EUR 323	from CHF 468 / EUR 361

¹) The pre-installed topographic map of Europe occupies approx. 3 GB of the available 3.6 GB, leaving about 600 MB for user data and other maps.
²) Tilt-compensated compass, does not require to hold the device level for accurate readings.

Features:

Portable, easy to use, robust, waterproof to IPX-7 standard (withstands 30 minutes under water up to 1 meter (3 feet) deep)
Large, easy to read color display with background illumination (65536 colors, 160x240 pixel)
Easy to use thanks to its rocker key, push buttons and user friendly, graphical interface
Multilingual user interface in Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Farsi (Persian), Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish
Integrated 12 channel GPS receiver with very sensitive built-in antenna.
GPSmap 62s/62st: Connector for external GPS antenna. Antenna and various cables available as options.
Integrated base map with countries of all continents including major cities

Memory to transfer additional, more detailed maps with roads, crossings and addresses of restaurants, public buildings, points of interest etc. from a PC to the GPS:

GPSmap 62:	1.7 GB built-in memory.
GPSmap 62s:	1.7 GB built-in memory. Slot for standard micro SD memory card ("TransFlash"). Memory cards are available as an option.
GPSmap 62st:	3.66 GB built-in memory. Pre-installed topographic map of Europe, occupies approx. 3 GB, leaving about 600 MB for user data and other maps. Slot for standard micro SD memory card ("TransFlash"). Memory cards are available as an option.

GPSmap 62s/62st: Electronic 3D compass to check heading while not moving¹, accuracy ±5°, resolution ±1°, can be turned off to safe power. "3D" means tilt-compensated compass which does not require the device to be level for accurate readings.
GPSmap 62s/62st: Barometrical altimeter for precise elevation recording²
Powered by batteries (2x AA, last about 20 h) or by an external 12 V power source, e.g. from a car's cigarette lighter (power cord available as an option)
Short time to first fix (TTFF³: approx. 15 seconds after a warm start, meaning there are valid coordinates of the satellites available, or approx. 45 seconds after a cold start, meaning there are no valid coordinates of the satellites available)
Supports the following protocols for data exchange with PC: GARMIN Spanner, GARMIN serial, NMEA-Input/Output, Text, RTCM
Supports WAAS (improves accuracy of position indication from typical better than 15 m (49 feet) to typical better than 3 m (10 feet))
Supports more than 100 different datum (coordinate systems)
Supports various display formats include the Swiss Grid
Firmware stored in Flash-Memory, can be updated by the user
Operating temperatures -15 .. 70°C (5° .. 158°F)
USB interface (GPSmap 62s/62st: Highspeed USB, USB cable for data exchange with PC included)
Dimensions: 61x160x36 mm (2.4x6.3x1.4 inches)
Weight: 260 g 9.2 ounces, without batteries)

¹) In order to check the heading with a GPS, a minimal movement with a speed of at least 5..8 km/h (3..5 mi/h) is required. Where no movement is not possible, a compass is needed.
²) Even though a GPS provides accurate elevation information, the value slightly varies continuously. A barometrical altimeter is therefore more accurate, especially when summarizing elevation changes.
³) TTFF: Time To First Fix, time until the first information about the current position is acquired.

Information for navigation:

Stores up to 2000 waypoints with name (up to 30 characters), icon (choice of 75 symbols) and coordinates
Stores up to 200 reversible routes.
World map with zoom function in the range of 800 km to 5 m (500 mi to 20 ft)
Information on the map displayed in 5 levels of details
Find waypoints, favorites, cities and exits
Extended search function for points of interest, addresses and intersections, if there is a MapSource map available in memory. These maps require a Windows PC plus a connection cable and are available as options, see MapSource.
Bearing (electronic compass, GPSmap 62s/62st only)
Current position (longitude, latitude, altitude)
Altitude via air pressure (barometer, GPSmap 62s/62st only)
Current accuracy of the position information
Current time
Current bearing
Current, average and maximum speed
Trip duration and distance (Odometer)
Records the travelled path (track), capacity 10'000 track points
Stores 200 travelled routes (tracks)
Supports metric and U.S. units

Additional features:

Air pressure trend (can take pressure readings every 15 minutes even while power is off)
Calendar
Alarm clock
Stop watch
Calculator
Area calculation
Time of sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset, current phase of the moon, constellation sun-earth-moon
Information for hunters and fishers
Heart rate, requires heart rate monitor which is available as an option
Cadence of the cranks, requires speed/candence sensor which is available as an option

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GARMIN GPSmap 62/62s/62st overview:

Unit features of the GARMIN GPSmap 62/62s/62st

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Main pages of the GPSmap 62/62s/62st:

Note: The images below show the display of the GPSmap 62/62s/62st in true resolution (160x240 pixels). This does not necessarily mean that the display is shown it its true size (41x56 mm). The actual size of these images depends on the properties of your display. Many of the pages are configurable, the pictures are just examples. For the data fields, there is a choice of 42, rsp. 15 different values, see selection 1 (general list), rsp. selection 2 (dedicated list on the elevation profile page, GPSmap 62s/st only).

Main Menu 1	Main Menu 2	Main Menu 3	Main Menu 4

Settings Manage waypoints Manage Geocaches Manage routes Proximity alarm when approaching waypoints, POIs etc. Manage tracing of travelled path (tracks)	Wireless communication with other devices which support this feature (GPSmap 62s/st only) Manage current route Waypoint averaging, increase the precision of the position indication by calculating the average position value of multiple measures Point and go (direct navigation to the destination, GPSmap 62s/st only) Select profile Area calculation based on the travelled path	Calculator with basic operations Calendar Alarm clock, can turn on the GPS Sunrise / sunset, moonrise / moonset, moon phase Stop watch with laps Information about the best time for hunting and fishing	Alarm clock, can turn on the GPS Sunrise / sunset, moonrise / moonset, moon phase Page selection (press PAGE to switch to the next page, press QUIT to switch to the previous page) Signal strength and position of the satellites

Satellites	Elevation Profile (GPSmap 62s/st only)	Trip Computer Small Font	Trip Computer Large Font

Coordinates of the current location Accuracy of the position indication Position of the satellites in the sky Current elevation above sea level Strength of the satellites signals. The "D" in the bars stands for "differential GPS" and indicates, that the GPS receives the signal from a WAAS satellite which increases the accuracy of the position information significantly.	Maximum elevation Minimum elevation Elevation profile with scales Green: travelled path Blue: planned route For each data field, you can choose from 15 different values²)	Time until next sunrise / sunset Current elevation above sea level Travelled trip distance Current speed Maximum speed Time moving Average speed (moving time only) Stopped time Average speed (total time) Switch between small font as shown above and large font as shown on the right. For each data field, you can choose from 42 different values¹)	Time until next sunrise / sunset Current elevation above sea level Travelled trip distance Current heading Distance to final destination Switch between large font as shown above and small font as shown on the left. For each data field, you can choose from 42 different values¹)

Navigation	Track	Navigation Map	Route

Current speed Distance to next turn Estimated arrival time at destination Estimated travel time to next turn Heading to next turn For each data field, you can choose from 42 different values¹)	Name of the track Length of the track Travelled path (track) on map (blue line, on this image shown on a pre-installed topographic map of Europe on a GPSmap 62st) You can use a track as a route, click on "Go" to start navigation	Note: This feature requires an optional map which supports routing, such as Swiss-Topo or City Navigator Europe NT, see MapSource. Direction Map with current position (blue triangle), next turn (white arrow) and planned route (violet line) For each data field, you can choose from 42 different values¹)	Note: This feature requires an optional map which supports routing, such as Swiss-Topo or City Navigator Europe NT, see MapSource. Direction and distance between turns

Africa (Base Map)	Australia (Base Map)	China (Base Map)	USA (Base Map)

Examples of pre-installed world wide base map (all models)

Europe / Switzerland (Base Map)	Topographic Map of Europe (GPSmap 62st only)	Topographic Map of Europe (GPSmap 62st only)	Topographic Map of Europe (GPSmap 62st only)

Example of pre-installed world wide base map (all models)	Examples of topographic map of Europe at various scales and places in Switzerland (GPSmap 62st)

Topographic Map of Switzerland
Samaden, Engadin	Bern City	Weissfluhjoch with bike trail	Bern City with POI

Topographic map of Switzerland (available as an option, see MapSource): Examples with various scales and settings

Text Entry	Waypoint Averaging	Calculator	Calendar

Various functions require the user to enter text or numbers. Navigate on the keyboard using the rocker key, select a character by pressing the ENTER key. Entry field Keyboard	Name of the waypoint Accuracy (progress) Coordinates of the averaged position Elapsed time	Result Keyboard, navigate on the keyboard using the rocker key, select a character by pressing the ENTER key.	Calendar with current day (frame) and highlighted day (blue) Available tracks on highlighted day

Alarm Clock	Sun / Moon	Stop Watch	Hunt / Fish

Current time and date Wake-up time (turns on the device if it is switched off) Enable / disable alarm	Calendar with current day (frame) and highlighted day (blue) Time of sunrise / sunset, moonrise / moonset and moon phase on highlighted day	Number of laps Length of lap Time for last completed lap Elapsed time on current lap Elapsed time (stop watch) Elapsed time for all completed laps Average lap time Stop watch Mark lap	Calendar with current day (frame) and highlighted day (blue) General rating Best and good times for hunting and fishing at the current location on the highlighted day based on the moon phase

Data fields selection 1 on pages with user selectable data fields:

For each data field, you can choose one from the following 42 values.
You can configure the device to show values in english or metric units.

No	Name	Explanation
1	Accuracy of GPS	The current accuracy of your GPS determined position.
2	Battery Level	Battery charge level.
3	Bearing	The compass direction from a position to a destination measured to the nearest degree; also called an azimuth. In a GPS receiver, bearing usually refers to the direction to a waypoint.
4	Cadence	Revolutions of the crank arm per minute (requires optional bike speed and cadence sensor, GPSmap 62s/st only).
5	Course	The direction from the beginning landmark of a course to its destination (measured in degrees, radians, or mils) or the direction from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in the route segment.
6	Depth	Depth of water (requires NMEA input from a sonar device).
7	Distance to Destination	Current distance to the final destination.
8	Distance to Next	Current distance to the next waypoint or turn.
9	Elevation	Current altitude above sea level.
10	ETA at Destination	Estimated arrival time at the final destination.
11	ETA at Next	Estimated arrival time at the next turn.
12	Glide Ratio	The ratio of horizontal distance travelled to vertical distance.
13	Glide Ratio to Destination	The glide ratio required to descend from your current position and elevation to the destination's elevation.
14	GPS Signal Strength	Strength of satellites' signals.
15	Heading	The direction in which you are currently moving.
16	Heart Rate	Current heart rate (heart beats per minute, requires optional heart rate monitor, GPSmap 62s/st only).
17	Location (lat/lon)	Current location as latitude/longitude coordinates.
18	Location (selected)	Current location indicated in the selected format (datum).
19	Odometer	Total distance travelled since last reset*).
20	Off Course	The distance you are off the desired course.
21	Pointer	Arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point on a route.
22	Speed	Current speed.
23	Speed - Maximum	Maximum speed since last reset*).
24	Speed - Moving Avg.	Average speed without the time with no motion since the last reset*).
25	Speed - Overall Avg.	Average speed including the time with no motion since the last reset*).
26	Sunrise	Time of sunrise at the current position.
27	Sunset	Time of sunset at the current position.
28	Temperature - Water	Temperature of the water (requires an external data acquisition device).
29	Time of Day	Current time.
30	Time to Destination	Estimated travel time to the final destination.
31	Time to Next	Estimated travel time to the next waypoint (turn, crossing etc.).
32	To Course	Direction to the planned course.
33	Trip Odometer	Travelled distance since last reset*).
34	Trip Time - Moving	Time with motion since last reset*).
35	Trip Time - Stopped	Time without motion since last reset*).
36	Trip Time - Total	Total time since last reset*).
37	Turn	The direction of and the distance to the next turn on a route.
38	Velocity Made Good	The rate of closure to the destination, based upon your current speed and course.
39	Vertical Speed	Current ascending or descending speed.
40	Vertical Speed to Destination	The measurement of your rate of ascent to a predetermined elevation.
41	Waypoint at Destination	Name of the waypoint at the final destination.
42	Waypoint at Next	Name of the next waypoint.

*) You may reset the trip-counters, the Odometer and the Maximum Speed separately.

Data fields selection 2 on pages with user selectable data fields:

For each data field, you can choose one from the following 15 values. These values are available on the elevation profile page only (GPSmap 62s/st only)
You can configure the device to show values in english or metric units.

No	Name	Explanation
1	Ambient Pressure	The uncalibrated current pressure.
2	Ascent Average	The average vertical distance of ascents.
3	Ascent Maximum	The maximum ascent rate.
4	Ascent Total	The total distance ascended.
5	Barometer	The calibrated current pressure.
6	Descent Average	The average vertical distance of descents.
7	Descent Maximum	The maximum descent rate.
8	Descent Total	The total distance descended.
9	Elevation	Current altitude above sea level.
10	Elevation Maximum	Highest altitude above sea level since last reset.
11	Elevation Minimum	Lowest altitude above sea level since last reset..
12	Glide Ratio	The ratio of horizontal distance travelled to vertical distance.
13	Glide Ratio To Destination	The glide ratio required to descend from your current position and elevation to the destination's elevation.
14	Vertical Speed	Current ascending or descending speed.
15	Vertical Speed To Dest	The measurement of your rate of ascent to a predetermined elevation.

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Prices:

GARMIN GPSmap 62	CHF 328	\|	EUR 253
the package includes the following items: GARMIN GPSmap 62 USB connection cable for data exchange with a PC Wrist strap Quick guide in various languages We will install the most recent version of the firmware available at the time of shipment We configure the GPS before shipping, so it comes ready to use

GARMIN GPSmap 62 plus CDrom Topo Switzerland Full	CHF 658	\|	EUR 508
the package includes the following items: Everything listed above under GPSmap 62 Topographic Swiss map on CDrom (full coverage) [examples and details] We will install the most recent version of the firmware available at the time of shipment We configure the GPS before shipping, so it comes ready to use


GARMIN GPSmap 62s	CHF 418	\|	EUR 323
the package includes the following items: GARMIN GPSmap 62s USB connection cable for data exchange with a PC Carabiner Quick guide in various languages We will install the most recent version of the firmware available at the time of shipment We configure the GPS before shipping, so it comes ready to use

GARMIN GPSmap 62s plus CDrom Topo Switzerland Full	CHF 718	\|	EUR 554
the package includes the following items: Everything listed above under GPSmap 62s Topographic Swiss map on CDrom (full coverage) [examples and details] We will install the most recent version of the firmware available at the time of shipment We configure the GPS before shipping, so it comes ready to use

GARMIN GPSmap 62s plus µSD memory card Topo Switzerland Full	CHF 718	\|	EUR 554
the package includes the following items: Everything listed above under GPSmap 62s Topographic Swiss map on µSD memory card (full coverage) [examples and details] We will install the most recent version of the firmware available at the time of shipment We configure the GPS before shipping, so it comes ready to use


GARMIN GPSmap 62st	CHF 468	\|	EUR 361
the package includes the following items: GARMIN GPSmap 62st USB connection cable for data exchange with a PC Carabiner Quick guide in various languages We will install the most recent version of the firmware available at the time of shipment We configure the GPS before shipping, so it comes ready to use

GARMIN GPSmap 62st plus CDrom Topo Switzerland Full	CHF 758	\|	EUR 585
the package includes the following items: Everything listed above under GPSmap 62st Topographic Swiss map on CDrom (full coverage) [examples and details] We will install the most recent version of the firmware available at the time of shipment We configure the GPS before shipping, so it comes ready to use

GARMIN GPSmap 62st plus µSD memory card Topo Switzerland Full	CHF 758	\|	EUR 585
the package includes the following items: Everything listed above under GPSmap 62st Topographic Swiss map on µSD memory card (full coverage) [examples and details] We will install the most recent version of the firmware available at the time of shipment We configure the GPS before shipping, so it comes ready to use

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Options:

For all models of the GPSmap 62 series:
Car mounting kit, including: Mounting kit with suction cup Adhesive disk to be fixed on the dashboard Power cord for car cigarette lighter	CHF 69	\|	EUR 53	[Picture and details]
Power cord for car cigarette lighter (one such power cord comes with the car navigation pack)	CHF 34	\|	EUR 26	[Picture and details]
Power supply	CHF 29	\|	EUR 22	[Picture and details]
USB cable for data exchange with PC (one such USB cable comes with the GPSmap 62/62s/62st)	CHF 19	\|	EUR 15	[Picture and details]
Bike mounting kit	CHF 15	\|	CHF 15	[Picture and details]
Belt clip	CHF 19	\|	EUR 15	[Picture and details]
Carabiner (one such carabiner comes with the GPSmap 62s/62st)	CHF 19	\|	EUR 15	[Picture and details]
Retractable lanyard	CHF 39	\|	EUR 30	[Picture and details]
Case	CHF 29	\|	EUR 22	[Picture and details]
Soft case	CHF 19	\|	EUR 15	[Picture and details]
For the models GPSmap 62s and GPSmap 62st:
Chirp geocaching beacon	CHF 29	\|	EUR 22	[Picture and details]
Chest belt with heart rate monitor	CHF 86	\|	EUR 66	[Picture and details]
Replacement strap for heart rate monitor	CHF 17	\|	EUR 13	[Picture and details]
Premium chest belt with heart rate monitor (soft fabric strap for more comfort)	CHF 99	\|	EUR 76	[Picture and details]
Replacement strap for premium heart rate monitor	CHF 69	\|	EUR 53	[Picture and details]
Bike speed and cadence sensor	CHF 79	\|	EUR 61	[Picture and details]
External GPS antenna	CHF 59	\|	EUR 46	[Picture and details]
Extension cable for external GPS antenna	CHF 56	\|	EUR 43	[Picture and details]
Adapter cable BNC to MCX for external GPS antenna	CHF 36	\|	EUR 28	[Picture and details]
Adapter cable MCX to BNC for external GPS antenna	CHF 39	\|	EUR 30	[Picture and details]
4.0 GB micro SDHC memory card including µSD to SD adapter	CHF 19	\|	EUR 15	[Picture and details]
8.0 GB micro SDHC memory card including µSD to SD adapter	CHF 28	\|	EUR 22	[Picture and details]
16.0 GB micro SDHC memory card including µSD to SD adapter	CHF 81	\|	EUR 63	[Picture and details]

All options for the GARMIN GPSmap 62/62s/62st in detail.

MapSource, various µSD memory cards, DVDs and CDroms with topographic and street maps (products on DVD or CDrom require a computer and a cable for data exchange).

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Downloads:

Here we provide additional documentation and software updates:

Owner's manual (as PDF):
- English (1.0 MB)
- French (1.0 MB)
- German (1.0 MB)
- Italian (1.0 MB)
Quick reference quide (as PDF):
- English (646 kB)
- French (746 kB)
- German (651 kB)
- Italian (723 kB)
Firmware Upgrade V3.40 (Use WebUpdater to install this version)
List of changes made with Firmware Upgrades

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