Marine
November 12, 2007
Garmin® Introduces Fuel Sensor, High Sensitivity Marine GPS Sensor
OLATHE, Kan./November 12, 2007/PR Newswire —Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), today introduced the GFS™ 10, a fuel sensor that provides fuel flow rate data to Garmin multi-function displays (MFDs) or the new GMI 10, via NMEA 2000 or Garmin’s proprietary CANet™.
“The GFS 10 is Garmin’s first foray into NMEA 2000 sensors, and like all equipment that carries the Garmin name, it offers features and reliability not found elsewhere,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “Fuel flow and fuel used information can help boaters optimize their fuel economy and ensure sufficient fuel is aboard.”
Unlike other fuel flow sensors, the GFS 10 will include fuel level sensing capability when connected to an existing analog fuel gauge or resistive fuel tank sensor. Maximum fuel flow rate for the GFS 10 is 50 gallons per hour, and the minimum flow rate is two gallons per hour. Multiple fuel sensors can be connected for boats with multiple engines or tanks. The GFS 10 is designed for marine gas engines only.
As gas prices continue to increase, a fuel sensor can help any boater get the most out of their time on the water. For offshore anglers and tournament fishermen who often make runs of 20 miles or more, having the right amount of fuel can mean the difference between returning to the docks with trophy catch and calling a tow.
Also today, Garmin introduced the GPS 17x, a high sensitivity GPS receiver available in NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183/Garmin serial configurations. High sensitivity receivers have become the standard in other navigation applications, and Garmin is the first to bring this capability to the marine market. High sensitivity GPS receivers are quicker to acquire satellites and stay locked-on better in challenging environments. The GPS 17x can be pole mounted, flush mounted, or under-deck mounted for difficult installations.
Visit www.garmin.com for more information, pricing, and availability.
About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International, Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq:GRMN) group of companies which designs, manufactures, markets, and sells navigation, communication and information devices and applications -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in consumer and general aviation navigation and its products serve the automotive/mobile, outdoor/fitness, marine, and aviation markets. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin, is a registered trademark, and UltraScroll is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. All statements regarding the company’s future product introductions are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 000-31983). A copy of Garmin’s Form 10-K can be downloaded at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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