Garmin® GPS Products

Connect a compatible global positioning system (GPS) unit such as the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx or Garmin eTrex Venture HC to your computer, and use Logger Pro to collect latitude, longitude, and elevation data. You can also take the GPS out into the field without a computer. Save your locations as waypoints, tracks, or routes and then import them into Logger Pro at a later time.

Logger Pro can export your GPS data to a Google™ map! Get an aerial view with satellite images of your GPS points.

Reduced-Price GPS Model

Garmin eTrex Vista Cx

Order Code: GAR-VISTACX
Price: $250

The Garmin eTrex Vista Cx is a powerful, feature-packed mapping GPS unit. It communicates with Logger Pro using the included USB cable (Logger Pro version 3.4.6 or newer, Windows only).

The eTrex Vista Cx is loaded with popular features, including a barometric altimeter, electronic compass, sunlight-readable color screen and advanced GPS routing capabilities—all in a waterproof design. In addition, it comes with a blank 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail.

New High-Sensitivity Receiver GPS Models

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx

Order Code: GAR-VISHCX
Price: $349

• A high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment.
• Built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still.
• Built-in barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude.
• Transfers latitude, longitude, and altitude information to Logger Pro through the included USB cable.

Garmin eTrex Venture HC

Order Code: GAR-VENTHC
Price: $214

• A high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment.
• 256-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details— even in bright sunlight.
• Transfers latitude, longitude, and altitude information to Logger Pro through the included USB cable.

GPS Models Supported by Logger Pro

These GPS models that have been tested and work with Logger Pro 3.6 and newer on the platform indicated.

Untested GPS Models

These GPS models that have not been tested with Logger Pro, but based on their similarity to models that were tested, there is a good chance they will work. Note: Serial models cannot be supported on Macintosh.

If you confirm that any of these do indeed work with Logger Pro, we would appreciate a note to let us know at info@vernier.com

GPS Sample Data Included with Logger Pro 3.4.6 or newer

Logger Pro combines GPS data and
water quality sensor data

Update to the latest version of Logger Pro and you'll find GPS sample data in two places. In Sample Data\Environmental Science, you will find a file with water quality data utilitzing GPS data.

In the file Sample Data\Physics\GPS Sample Data\Test Flight, you will find some data taken during a training flight taken by one of our engineers, who is also a student pilot. He used a GPS to record his position and altitude during a touch-and-go sequence, as well as some other interesting maneuvers.

Afterward he retrieved the data into Logger Pro. Using this sample data, you can try exporting the data to Google Maps; then you can superimpose satellite photos of the area beneath his flight and use other tools available on the Google web site.

Test flight data shown in Logger Pro

A Logger Pro export of the data to Google Maps