Garmin GMR 18 xHD Radome Installation Instructions
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1. ft Cable Considerations It may be necessary to drill 31 7 mm 1 in holes for routing the power or network cable The provided rubber cable grommet can be used to cover a cable installation hole e The grommet does NOT provide a waterproof seal To make the grommet waterproof marine sealant must be applied f needed the grommet can be trimmed to route both the power and the network cable through the same hole e Additional cable grommets can be purchased from Garmin or a Garmin dealer When installing the power and network cables you should observe these considerations e Cutting the Garmin Marine Network cable is not recommended but a field install kit can be purchased from Garmin or a Garmin dealer if cutting the network cable is necessary e To ensure safety appropriate tie wraps fasteners and sealant should be used to secure the cable along the route and through any bulkheads or the deck e Cables should not be run near moving objects and high heat sources or through doorways and bilges e To avoid interference with other equipment power and network cables should not be run next to or parallel to other cables such as radio antenna lines or power cables If this is not possible the cables should be shielded with metal conduit or a form of EMI shielding e The power cable should be installed as close to the battery source as possible If itis necessary to extend the power cable the appropriate gauge2. compatible Garmin device or to a Garmin Marine Network to share radar information with all connected devices NOTE Not all Garmin devices are compatible with the Garmin Marine Network See the installation instructions or owner s manual provided with your device for more information 1 Route the network cable to your compatible Garmin device 2 If you have not already done so install the locking rings and o rings on the end of the network cable 3 Select an option e Ifthe Garmin device is not compatible with the Garmin Marine Network connect the network cable to the port labeled RADAR e If the device is compatible with the Garmin Marine Network connect the network cable to the port labeled NETWORK Radar Operation All functions of the Garmin radome are controlled with your Garmin chartplotter See the Radar section of your chartplotter s manual for operating instructions To download the latest manual go to www garmin com support Measuring the Potential Front of Boat Offset The front of boat offset compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat if the radar scanner does not align with the bow stern axis 1 Using a magnetic compass take an optical bearing of a stationary target located within viewable range 2 Measure the target bearing on the radar 3 If the bearing deviation is more than 1 set the front of boat offset Setting the Front of Boat Offset Before you can set the front o
3. load the latest software onto a memory card 1 Turn on the chartplotter 2 Insert the memory card into the card slot 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Wait several minutes while the software update process completes The device returns to normal operation after the software update process is complete Remove the memory card a Mounting Considerations To complete the installation you need the appropriate fasteners tools and mounts These items are available at most marine dealers e Itis highly recommended that the device is mounted out of range of personnel with the horizontal beam width above head height IEC 60936 1 clause 3 27 1 states maximum distances from the antenna at which radio frequency RF levels can be expected 18 xHD o 100 W m squared 91 cm 36 in o 10 W m squared 289 cm 114 in 24 xHD o 100 W m squared 108 cm 43 in 10 W m squared 343 cm 135 in e The device should be mounted high above the ship s keel line with minimal blockage between the vessel and the radar beam Obstructions may cause blind and shadow sectors or generate false echoes The higher the installation position the farther the radome can detect targets The device should be mounted on a flat surface or a platform that is parallel to the vessel s water line and is sturdy enough to support the device s weight The weight for each model is listed in the product specifications e Most ra
4. mm 5 he in 190 mm 7 in 258 5 mm 10 3 46 in 139 2 mm 5 in 207 7 mm 8 3 46 in 141 5 mm 5 h6 in 141 5 mm 5 he in 9 01000 227 5 mm 8 1546 in 296 2 mm 9 1 46 in Status LED Color and Radar Status Activity Flashing orange The radar software is being updated Flashing red The radar has encountered an error Contact Garmin product support for assistance Installation Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes The radar does The power cable may not be connected correctly not power on no to the device or to the battery Check all status LED connections e The inline fuse may have blown Check the fuse and replace it if necessary e The wire gauge used to extend the power cable may be too small for the length of the extension Check the table provided in the Power Cable Extensions section of these instructions to make sure the correct wire gauge is used The radar is not The device software may not be up to date available on the Update the software on the device or on the Garmin device or Garmin Marine Network on devices e The network cable may not be connected connected to the correctly to the device or to the Garmin Marine Garmin Marine Network Check all connections Network e If a field installable network connector was used it may have been installed improperly Check the connector The status LED i
5. of wire must be used Power Cable Extensions Incorrectly extended runs of cable may cause the radar to malfunction due to insufficient power transmission Mounting the Radar Before you mount the radar you must review the mounting location considerations and select a mounting location NOTE The supplied M8 x 1 25 x 60 threaded rods can be used on mounting thicknesses of 5 to 30 mm 9 46 to 1 3 46 in recommended For surfaces over 30 mm 1 3 46 in use longer threaded rods 1 If you are not installing the device on a pre drilled Garmin compatible radar mount use the included mounting template to drill four 9 5 mm 3 g in mounting holes 2 Install the locking ring and o ring on the end of the Garmin Marine Network cable 3 Connect the power cable to the power port and the network cable to the network port F 4 Press the cables into any of the guide grooves on the bottom of the case and secure them using a cable hold down plate The cables should be bent or twisted as little as possible 5 Position the radome on the mounting surface with the triangular mark on the case aligned to the front of the vessel 6 Apply the included anti seize compound to the threads of the four M8 x 1 25 x 60 threaded rods 7 Insert the four threaded rods into the mounting holes on the bottom of the radome Up to 50 mm 2 in of the threaded rods may extend below the
6. A GARMIN GMR 18 24 xHD Installation Instructions You can operate this device only with radar compatible Garmin devices or through a Garmin Marine Network See your Garmin dealer or go to www garmin com for more details Important Safety Information See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information The radar transmits electromagnetic energy Ensure that the radar is installed according to the recommendations in these instructions and that all personnel are clear of the path of the radar beam before transmitting When properly installed and operated the use of this radar conforms to the requirements of ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields When the radar is transmitting do not look directly at the antenna at close range eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy When connecting the power cable do not remove the in line fuse holder To prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product specifications In addition connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place voids the product warranty This device should be used only as a navigational aid Do not attempt to use the device for any purpose requiring precise measurement of
7. dar beams spread vertically 12 5 above and 12 5 below the radome s radiating element On vessels with higher bow angles at cruise speed the installation angle can be lowered to point the beam slightly downward to the waterline while at rest Use shims if necessary e The radome has two mounting options when installed on a standard marine mount One mounting option is closer to the 190 01656 02_0D center of the radome and the second option is offset towards the back to move the radar further away from the mast e The device should be mounted away from heat sources such as smoke stacks and lights e The device should be mounted at a different level than horizontal spreaders and mast crosstrees e To avoid interference with a magnetic compass the device should not be mounted closer to a compass than the compass safe distance value listed in the product specifications e Other electronics and cables should be mounted more than 2 m 6 ft from the radar beam path e GPS antennas should be either above or below the radar beam path The device should be mounted at least 1 m 40 in from any transmitting equipment e The device should be mounted at least 1 m 40 in away from cables carrying radio signals such as VHF radios cables and antennas For Single Side Band SSB radios increase the distance to 2m 6
8. direction distance location or topography Always wear safety goggles ear protection and a dust mask when drilling cutting or sanding NOTICE When drilling or cutting always check what is on the opposite side of the surface Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Contacting Garmin Product Support Go to www garmin com support and click Contact Support for in country support information e Inthe USA call 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 e Inthe UK call 0808 2380000 e In Europe call 44 0 870 8501241 Loading the New Software on a Memory Card The device may contain a software update memory card If so follow the instructions provided with the card If a software update memory card is not included you must copy the software update to a memory card 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer January 2015 Printed in Taiwan N Go to www garmin com support software marine html Select Download next to Garmin Marine Network with SD card 4 Read and agree to the terms 5 Select Download 6 7 o Select Run Select the drive associated with the memory card and select Next gt Finish Updating the Device Software Before you can update the software you must obtain a software update memory card or
9. f boat offset you must measure the potential front of boat offset The front of boat offset setting configured for use in one radar mode is applied to every other radar mode and to the Radar overlay Select Up or Down to adjust the offset Specifications Specification Measurement 7 7 kg 16 95 Ib GMR 18 xHD weight GMR 24 xHD weight 9 5 kg 20 9 Ib Temperature range From 15 to 70 C from 5 to 158 F Case material Thermoplastic resin Default antenna rotation speed 48 RPM Alternative antenna rotation 24 RPM speed From 11 to 35 Vdc 3 5 A Power input source Power output 4 kW peak RF transmit frequency 9410 MHz nominal Compass safe distance 1 m 3 28 ft GMR 18 xHD beam width 3 7 degrees GMR 24 xHD beam width 5 2 degrees Maximum range 48 nm Minimum range 20 m 66 ft Range discrimination 16 m 52 5 ft 0 125 0 25 0 5 0 75 1 1 5 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 36 and 48 nm Range scales Detailed Dimensions Item GMR 18 xHD GMR 24 xHD Length 508 2 mm 20 in 645 4 mm 25 4 in width 504 7 mm 19 g in 642 5 mm 25 5 46 in height 248 3 mm 9 in 250 3 mm 9 g in Item GMR 18 xHD 233 mm 9 3 6 in GMR 24 xHD 233 mm 9 3 46 in 176 7 mm 6 15 6 in 245 4 mm 9 he in 141 5 mm 5 hs in 141 5
10. radome 8 Apply a bead of marine sealant on the mounting surface around each mounting hole 9 Fasten the radome to the mounting surface using the threaded rods flat washers spring washers and hex nuts 10 Using a torque wrench tighten the nuts from 13 7 to 18 6 N m 10 to 14 Ibf in of force Connecting the Power Cable When connecting the power cable do not remove the in line fuse holder To prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product specifications In addition connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place voids the product warranty 1 Route the power cable from the device to the power source 2 Connect the red wire to the positive battery terminal and connect the black wire to the negative battery terminal 3 If you have not already done so connect the power cable to the device by turning the locking ring clockwise Power Cable Extensions Connecting the power cable directly to the battery is recommended If it is necessary to extend the cable the appropriate gauge of wire must be used for the length of the extension Distance Wire Gauge 2m 6 5 ft 16 AWG 1 31 mm 4 m 13 ft 14 AWG 2 08 mm 6 m 19 ft 12 AWG 3 31 mm Connecting to a Device or to the Marine Network You can connect the radar either directly to a radar
11. s located on the product label and can help troubleshoot installation problems Status LED Color and Radar Status Activity Solid red The radar is getting ready for use Flashing green The radar is operating properly Garmin and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries GMR is a trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin e TA 2013 1848 ICAS A XL APPROVED 2013 2014 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries www garmin com support
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