Data Fields

Data Field Categories

• Data Field availability is device dependent.
• Additional data fields are avaialble via Connect IQ.
• Data Fields may be grouped into one or more categories to help streamline the device configuration process.
• View all data fields in a single alphabetical list by selecting All Categories at the beginning of the category list.
• Read the Garmin Trail Tech Data Fields press release.

Data Field Categories include:

• Time
  • Date, ETA At Destination, ETA At Next, Sunrise, Sunset, Time of Day, Time To Destination, Time To Next

• Speed and Distance
  • Activity Distance, Distance To Destination, Distance To Next, Odometer, Speed, Speed - Maximum, Speed - Moving Avg., Speed - Overall Avg., Speed Limit, Trip Odometer, Vertical Speed

• Navigation
  • Bearing, Course, Distance To Destination, Distance To Next, ETA At Destination, ETA At Next, Heading, Location of Destination, Off Course, Pointer, Time To Destination, Time To Next, To Course, Turn, Velocity Made Good, Vertical Dist to Dest, Vertical Dist to Next, Vertical Speed to Dest, Waypoint At Dest, Waypoint At Next

• Trip Data
  • Ascent - Average, Ascent - Maximum, Ascent - Total, Descent - Average, Descent - Maximum, Descent - Total, Elevation - Maximum, Elevation - Minimum, Speed - Maximum, Speed - Moving Avg., Speed - Overall Avg., Trip Odometer, Trip Time, Trip Time - Moving, Trip Time - Stopped

• Elevation
  • Ascent - Average, Ascent - Maximum, Ascent - Total, Descent - Average, Descent - Maximum, Descent - Total, Elevation, Elevation - Maximum, Elevation - Minimum, Elevation Above Ground, Glide Ration, Glide Ration To Dest, GPS Elevation, Grade, Vertical Dist to Dest, Vertical Dist to Next, Vertical Speed, Vertical Speed To Dest

• Aviation
  • Ambient Pressure, Barometer, Elevation Above Ground, Glide Ratio, Glide Ratio To Dest, GPS Elevation, Vertical Dist to Dest, Vertical Dist to Next, Vertical Speed, Vertical Speed To Dest

• Current Status
  • Accuracy Of GPS, Ambient Pressure, Barometer, Battery Level, Cadence, Date, Depth, Elevation, Elevation Above Ground, GPS Signal Strength, Grade, Heart Rate, Location (lat,lon), Location (selected), Speed, Temperature, Temperature - Water, Time of Day, Vertical Speed

• Stopwatch Items
  • Average Lap, Current Lap, Lap Distance, Laps, Last Lap Time, Stopwatch Timer, Total Lap

• Heading
  • Bearing, Compass Heading, Course, GPS Heading, Heading, Off Course, Pointer, To Course, Turn

• On Road Navigation
  • Automotive Turn, Distance To Destination, Elevation, ETA At Destination, Grade, Heading, Speed, Speed Limit, Time of Day, Time To Destination

• Fitness
  • Ascent - Total, Average Cadence, Average Lap, Average HR %Max., Avg. HR, Cadence, Calories, Current Lap, Descent - Total, Elapsed (Total) Time, Grade, Heart Rate, Hear Rate Percent Max, Heart Rate Zone, Lap Ascent, Lap Cadence, Lap Descent, Lap Distance, Lap Heart Rate, Lap Heart Rate Percent, Lap Speed, Laps, Last Lap Ascent, Last Lap Cadence, Last Lap Descent, Last Lap Distance, Last Lap Heart Rate, Last Lap Speed, Last Lap Time, Speed, Speed - Maximum, Speed - Overall Avg., Total Lap, Trip Odometer, Trip Time

• Other
  • 24 hr. Max. Temperature, 24 hr. Min. Temperature, Alarm Timer, None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data Field Descriptions

Data Field	Description	Example
24 hr. Max. Temperature	Maximum temperature as recorded by the currently connected Garmin tempe™ sensor during the past 24 hour period.
24 hr. Min. Temperature	Minimum temperature as recorded by the currently connected Garmin tempe™ sensor during the past 24 hour period.
Accuracy of GPS	The estimated margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 3.65m (12 feet). This accuracy is affected by the number of satellites in view and whether or not correction systems (WAAS/EGNOS) are enabled.
Activity Distance	The distance traveled in the current activity. This can be cleared by resetting the current activity. The current activity can be reset by selecting 'Clear Current Activity' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in the Setup menu, Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Alarm Timer	The current time of the Alarm Clock application countdown timer. Once in the Alarm Clock application, you can access the timer by selecting 'Timer' in the option menu. Set the timer then start it by pressing the 'Start Timer' button.
Ambient Pressure	The uncalibrated environmental pressure. The pressure is displayed in the units selected in [Setup > Units >Pressure].
Ascent - Average	The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Ascent - Maximum	The maximum ascent rate, since last reset, in feet per minute, meters per second, meters per minute, or meters per hour. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Ascent - Total	The total elevation distance ascended since last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Automotive Turn	An arrow indicating the type of turn upcoming in an automobile route. This data field will inform you of the upcoming turn when routing on road. It also provides the 'lane assist' feature by indicating which lane to be driving in when necessary. The routing activity must be set to Automobile Driving and you must be navigating.
Average Cadence	The average cadence for the current activity.
Average HR %Max.	The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity.
Average Lap	Stopwatch field indicating the average time for the completed laps. A lap time is created by pressing the 'Lap' button. The stopwatch must be running in either the stopwatch application or the stopwatch dashboard.
Avg. HR	The average heart rate for the current activity.
Barometer	The calibrated current pressure (Ambient pressure calibrated for current elevation). This pressure is displayed in the units selected in [Setup > Units > Pressure].
Battery Level	The remaining battery power, shown in the form of a battery gauge. This can also be used as an external power indicator.
Bearing	The direction from your current location or position to a destination of navigation. This is different from Course because it is dependent on your current location. Display options can be modified under [Setup > Heading].
Cadence	Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute. Cadence accessory required.
Calories	The amount of total calories burned.
Compass Heading	The direction the unit is pointing based on the compass alone. This version of heading is independent of movement. Display options can be modified under [Setup > Heading].
Course	The direction from start of navigation to a destination of navigation. The direction of desired track from start of navigation to destination. Course is only dependent on your location when the Course is set, and it is not dependent on where you may have moved to. Course can be viewed as a planned or set route. Display options can be modified under [Setup > Heading].
Current Lap	Stopwatch field indicating the elapsed time of the current lap. A lap is added to the total by pressing the 'Lap' button. The stopwatch in either the stopwatch application or the stopwatch dashboard must be running.
Date	The current day, month and year.
Depth	The depth of the water. This requires a connection to a NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 depth-capable device to acquire data.
Descent - Average	The average vertical distance of descent since last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Descent - Maximum	The maximum descent rate, since last reset, in feet per minute, meters per second, meters per minute, or meters per hour. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Descent - Total	The total elevation distance descended since last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Distance to Dest.	The distance from your current position to your final destination. This field is only functional when navigating.
Distance to Next	The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route. A new route can be created using the Route Planner application. A route can be selected in the Route Planner application or by selecting [Where To? > Routes]. This field is only functional while navigating.
Elapsed Activity Time	The total time recorded. Recording begins the first time Current Activity recording is initiated following a track log reset, and continues until the track log is reset. Clearing the track log also resets Elapsed Activity Time to zero until a new track log is started.
Elevation	The altitude of your current position above or below sea level, determined by barometric pressure when [Setup > Altimeter > Barometer Mode > Variable Elevation], or by GPS Elevation when [Setup > Altimeter > Barometer Mode > Fixed Elevation]. It is always a good idea to calibrate the barometric altimeter before using this data field. The barometric altimeter can be calibrated by selecting [Setup > Altimeter > Calibrate Altimeter] or [Altimeter > > Calibrate Altimeter].
Elevation - Maximum	The highest elevation reached since last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Elevation - Minimum	The lowest elevation reached since last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Elevation Above Ground	The altitude of your current location above ground level (when maps contain sufficient elevation information).
ETA at Destination	The estimated time of day you will reach your final destination. The displayed is the local time of your destination. This field is only functional when navigating.
ETA at Next	The estimated time of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route. The displayed is the local time of the next point on your route. A route can be created using the 'Route Planner' application. A route can be selected in the Route Planner application or by selecting 'Routes' in the 'Where To?' application. This field is only functional when navigating.
Glide Ratio	The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance.
Glide Ratio to Dest.	The glide ratio required to descend from your current position and elevation to the destination elevation. This field is only functional while navigating.
GPS Elevation	The altitude of your current position determined by GPS signals only. The barometric altimeter is not used for this calculation.
GPS Heading	The direction you are moving based on GPS signals alone. The compass sensor is not used in this calculation. Display options can be modified in [Setup > Heading].
GPS Signal Strength	The relative strength of the GPS signals being received.
Grade	Calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance). For example, if for every 10 feet you ascend/descend (elevation), you travel 200 feet (distance), your grade is 5%. You must be moving for this data field to function, otherwise a value of 0% will be displayed.
Heading	The direction of travel or track. If you are not moving then heading is the direction the unit is pointing based on the compass sensor. Display options can be modified under [Setup > Heading].
Heart Rate	Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). This requires an external heart rate monitor.
Heart Rate - %Max.	The percentage of maximum heart rate.
Heart Rate Zone	The current range of heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on user profile, maximum heart rate, and resting heart rate.
Lap Ascent	The total vertical distance ascended for the current lap.
Lap Cadence	The average cadence for the current lap.
Lap Descent	The total vertical distance descended for the current lap.
Lap Distance	Stopwatch field indicating the total distance traveled for the current lap. A lap is added by pressing the 'Lap' button. The stopwatch must be running in either the stopwatch application or the stopwatch dashboard.
Lap HR	The average heart rate for the current lap.
Lap Heart Rate Percent	The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap.
Lap Speed	The average speed for the current lap.
Laps	Stopwatch field indicating the number of laps completed for the current activity. A lap is added by pressing the 'Lap' button. The stopwatch must be running in either the stopwatch application or the stopwatch dashboard.
Last Lap Ascent	The total vertical distance ascended for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Cadence	The average cadence for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Descent	The total vertical distance descended for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Distance	The distance traveled for the last completed lap.
Last Lap HR	The average heart rate for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Speed	The average speed for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Time	The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.
Location (lat/lon)	Displays the current position in latitude/longitude position format regardless of the selected settings.
Location (selected)	Displays the current position in the selected position format.
Location of Dest.	Displays the location of your final destination. The position format of this field can be selected in the setup menu. This field is only functional when navigating.
None	This is a blank field. When a new trip computer page is inserted, all of the data fields on this new trip computer page are defaulted to this field.
Odometer	A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. This total does not clear when resetting trip data. The only way to reset the Odometer is to clear all user data on the unit.
Off Course	The distance to the left or the right by which you have strayed from the original path of travel (course). This is only active if you are navigating.
Pointer	Graphical indication of bearing. The arrow will point in the direction from your current position to the destination of navigation. Pointer color can be configured in [Setup > Appearance > Day/Night Color].
Speed	The current rate of speed at which you are moving.
Speed - Maximum	The maximum speed reached since last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Speed - Moving Avg.	The average speed of the device while moving since last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Speed - Overall Avg.	Your average speed while moving and stopped since last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Speed Limit	The reported speed limit for the current road. This is only available if the map or area supports it.
Stopwatch Timer	The stopwatch time for the current activity. This time can be started, stopped, and reset in either the stopwatch application or the stopwatch dashboard.
Sunrise	The time of sunrise for your current GPS position.
Sunset	The time of sunset for your current GPS position.
Temperature	Current temperature as reported by the currently connected Garmin tempe™ sensor.
Temperature - Water	The temperature of the water. This requires a connection to a NMEA 0183 depth-capable device to acquire data.
Time of Day	The current time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone, and DST).
Time to Destination	The estimated time remaining before you reach your final destination. This field is only functional when navigating.
Time to Next	The estimated time remaining before you reach the next waypoint on the route. This field is only functional when navigating.
To Course	The direction in which you must move to return to, or intersect, the original course line that was set at start of navigation. Display options can be modified under [Setup > Heading].
Total Lap	Stopwatch field indicating the total time of all completed laps. Each time a lap is added to the total, the lap time is added to a running total that this field displays. A lap is added by pressing the 'Lap' button. The stopwatch must be running in either the stopwatch application or the stopwatch dashboard.
Trip Odometer	A running tally of the distance traveled since the last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Trip Time	A running tally of total time traveled since the last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Trip Time - Moving	A running tally of time spent moving since the last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Trip Time - Stopped	The time spent not moving since the last reset. This is reset by selecting 'Reset Trip Data' in the Reset menu. The Reset menu can be accessed by selecting 'Reset' in one of the following places: the Setup menu, the Trip Computer option menu, or the Altimeter option menu.
Turn	The angle of difference (in numeric degrees or mils) between the bearing to your navigation destination and your current direction of movement. “L” means turn left. “R” means turn right. Display options can be modified under [Setup > Heading].
Velocity Made Good	The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a route. This field is only functional when navigating.
Vertical Dist. to Dest.	The elevation distance between your current position and your final destination. This calculation is purely the altitude of your current position subtracted from the altitude value at your final position. This final position elevation will be acquired from either the last point in a track, the waypoint of the destination, or the DEM model data at the destination point. This field is only functional while navigating.
Vertical Dist. to Next.	The elevation distance between your current position and the next waypoint on the current route. This calculation is purely the altitude of your current position subtracted from the altitude value at the next position on the current route. A route can be created using the Route Planner application. A route can be selected in the Route Planner application or by selecting 'Routes' in the 'Where To?' application. This field is only functional while navigating.
Vertical Speed	Your rate of ascent or descent over time.
Vertical Speed to Dest.	The rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. This field is only functional while navigating.
Waypoint at Dest.	The last point on the current route to the destination. This field is only functional while navigating.
Waypoint at Next	The next point on the current route. This field is only functional when navigating. A route can be created using the 'Route Planner' application. A route can be selected in the 'Route Planner' application or by selecting 'Routes' in the 'Where To?' application. This field is only functional while navigating.