Garmin xHD2 Installation Instructions
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1. Third party CAT5 cable and RJ45 connectors must not be used for Garmin Marine Network connections o Additional Garmin Marine Network cables and connectors are available from your Garmin dealer e Although it is not recommended you can use a field installable connector to create a custom length Garmin Marine Network cable if necessary Follow the directions provided with the connector Radar Operation All functions of this radar 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 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 2 Go to www garmin com support software marine html 3 Select Download next to Garmin Marine Network with SD card Read and agree to the terms Select Download Select Run Select the drive associated with the memory card and select Next gt Finish Noo f Updating the Device Software Before you can update the software you must obtain a software update memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card 1 Turn on the chartplotter 2 After the home screen appears insert the memory2. This device should be used only as a navigational aid Do not attempt to use the device for any purpose requiring precise measurement of 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 e Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Sontacung 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 Tools Needed e 2 Phillips screwdriver 5mm hex wrench Drill and 15 0 mm 19 32 in drill bit October 2014 Printed in Taiwan e 17 mm 21 39 in wrench and torque wrench A length of 3 31 mm 12 AWG copper wire to ground the radar housing and voltage converter if applicable e Marine sealant Mounting Considerations When selecting a mounting location observe these considerations e It is highly recommended that the device is mounted out of range of people with the vertical beam width above head height To avoid exposure to harmful radio frequency RF levels the device should not be mo
3. must be connected to the appropriate type of ground using a 3 31 mm 12 AWG copper wire not included 1 Route a 3 31 mm 12 AWG copper wire to a water ground location and to the radar pedestal 2 Connect the wire to the ground connector on the pedestal using the pre installed crimp connector 3 Coat the ground screw and crimp connector with marine sealant 4 Connect the other end of the wire to the water ground location on the boat and coat the connection with marine sealant 5 Select an option e If your radar was not packaged with a voltage converter no further grounding is necessary e If your radar was packaged with a voltage converter proceed to step 6 6 Route a different 3 31 mm 12 AWG copper wire to water ground location and to the voltage converter 7 Loosen a screw on one corner of the voltage converter and secure the copper wire to the screw 8 Coat the screw and wire on the voltage converter with marine sealant 9 Connect the other end of the wire to the RF ground location on the boat and coat the connection with marine sealant Garmin Marine Network Considerations This device connects to Garmin Marine Network devices to share radar data with compatible devices on the network When connecting to a Garmin Marine Network device observe these considerations e A Garmin Marine Network cable must be used for all Garmin Marine Network connections
4. Front of Boat Offset 2 Position the included strap over the antenna as close to the pedestal base as possible 4 Apply the included Petrolatum Primer to one half of the threads of the four threaded rods 5 Insert the ends of the threaded rods coated in Petrolatum Primer into the pedestal matching the hole pattern chosen in step 2 6 Tighten the threaded rods using a 5 mm hex wrench To avoid damaging the pedestal you should stop tightening the threaded rods when they no longer turn easily 3 Hoist the radar into position and carefully lower it onto the mounting surface feeding the threaded rods through the holes 4 From under the mounting surface place the shoulder washers on the threaded rods and feed them into the mounting surface so they fit securely 7 Install the isolators over the threaded rods and push them _ sz securely onto the four raised locations on the bottom of the pedestal QI SST 5 Place the flat washers lock washers and hex nuts on the threaded rods 6 Torque the hex nuts to 1 5 kgf m 130 Ibf in 11 Ibf ft to securely fasten the radar to the surface without damaging the radar or the mounting hardware Installing the Antenna Before you can install the antenna on the radar you must securely mount the pedestal Mounting the Radar 1 Remove the protective cover from the waveguide on the top of the pedest
5. not packaged with a voltage converter connect the power cable directly to the boat battery Connecting Directly to Power When installing the voltage converter for an applicable radar model observe these considerations e The voltage converter requires an input voltage of 10 to 32 Vde It is recommended to install the voltage converter as close as possible to the power source Connecting the power cable for the voltage converter 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 Power Cable Extensions Item Description To the Garmin Marine Network 7 5 A fuse holder Red Black To the boat battery 10 to 32 Vdc Water ground connection IH 9 2 9 2 1 Route the power cable to the radar and the voltage converter 2 Use crimp connectors and heat shrink tubing to connect the power cable to the voltage converter The radar power cable contains a 7 5 A fuse which should not be removed when connecting to the voltage converter 3 Connect the voltage converter to the boat battery through a 15 A slow blow fuse not included The 15 A fuse not included between the voltage converter and battery is in addition to the 7 5 A fuse included in the radar power cable Both fuses must be in place for the radar to function properly 4 Connect the power cable to the POWER por
6. A GARMIN GMR 420 620 1220 xHD2 Series Installation Instructions To obtain the best performance and to avoid damage to your boat install the device according to these instructions Read all installation instructions before proceeding with the installation If you experience difficulty during the installation contact Garmin Product Support Important Safety Information See the mportant 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 will void the product warranty
7. al 2 Align the waveguide on the pedestal with the socket on the bottom of the antenna and slide the antenna onto the pedestal 3 Secure the antenna to the pedestal using the included hex bolts and spring washers 4 Torque the hex bolts to 0 81 kgf m 70 Ifb in 6 Ibf ft to fasten the antenna to the pedestal without damaging the antenna or the mounting hardware 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 If 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 s
8. ast 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 e The device should be mounted at least 2 m 6 5 ft away from Single Side Band SSB radios Preparing the Surface and the Radar for Mounting Before you can mount the radar you must choose a suitable mounting location Mounting Considerations 1 Select an option e If you are using a pre drilled Garmin compatible Furuno or Raymarine mount proceed to step 3 190 01818 02_0A e Secure the included mounting template to the surface at the chosen mounting location along the bow stern axis as indicated on the template 2 Determine which of the two mounting hole patterns indicated on the template are appropriate for the mounting surface and drill the four mounting holes using a 15 mm 19 32 in drill bit 3 Remove the hatch on the front of the pedestal by loosening the screw and lifting it off of the hinges Mounting the Radar Before you can mount the radar you must first select a mounting location and prepare the mounting surface and the radar Preparing the Surface and the Radar for Mounting 1 Take note of which end of the pedestal you plan to mount 0 facing the bow along the bow stern axis If the hatch side is facing the bow you must adjust the front of boat offset on the chartplotter to receive an accurate radar reading
9. cal 55 W e Max 160 W GMR 624 and 626 e Typical 65 W e Max 170 W GMR 1224 and 1226 e Typical 90 W e Max 125 W Range Pulse Width Pulse Repetition Frequency PRF 0 125nm 70 us 5120 Hz 0 25 nm 70 us 5120 Hz 0 5 nm 80 us 5120 Hz 0 75 nm 90 us 5120 Hz 1 nm 150 us 5120 Hz 1 5 nm 200 us 3840 Hz 2nm 250 us 2560 Hz 3 nm 350 us 2560 Hz 4nm 400 us 1280 Hz 6nm 700 us 1280 Hz 8nm 700 us 1280 Hz 12 nm 800 us 1280 Hz 16 nm 1000 us 640 Hz 24 nm 1000 us 640 Hz 36 nm 1000 us 640 Hz 48 nm 1000 us 640 Hz 64 nm 1000 us 640 Hz 72 nm 1000 us 640 Hz Antenna Specifications Specification Measurement Type End fed slotted waveguide Flashing red The radar has encountered an error Contact Garmin product support for assistance Horizontal beam width 4 ft antenna 1 8 6 ft antenna 1 1 Horizontal side lobes 23 dB within 10 of main 30 dB outside 10 of main Vertical beam width 23 Antenna gain 29 dB Polarization Horizontal Garmin and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries GMR is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Furuno is a registered trademark of Furuno Electric Co Ltd Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine 2014 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries www garmin com support
10. card into the card slot NOTE In order for the software update instructions to appear the device must be fully booted before the card is inserted 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 5 Remove the memory card NOTE If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully the software update is not complete o Specifying the Antenna Size Before you can use the radar on your system you must specify the antenna size You must mount the radar connect it to power and connect it to the Garmin Marine Network before you can specify the antenna size 1 Turn on the radar and all devices connected to the Garmin Marine Network An antenna selection prompt appears on the connected chartplotters NOTE If the entire system is being powered on for the first time the antenna selection screen is part of the initial setup process 2 Select the installed antenna size for each open array radar installed on the boat TIP If you need to specify a different antenna size while viewing the radar screen for the radar you want to change select Menu gt Radar Setup gt Antenna Configuration gt Antenna Size and select the antenna size 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 do
11. es not align with the bow stern axis Specifications Dimensions 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 of 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 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay select Menu gt Radar Setup gt Front of Boat 2 Select Up or Down to adjust the offset Setting a Custom Park Position If you have more than one radar on your boat you must be viewing the radar screen for the radar you want to adjust By default the antenna is stopped perpendicular to the pedestal when it is not spinning You can adjust this position optional 1 From the radar screen select Menu gt Radar Setup gt Antenna Configuration gt Park Position 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the position of the antenna when stopped and select Back Item Measurement 181 8 mm 7 3 46 in Descripti
12. ns Specification Minimum safe operating distance e The radar should be located in a position that is at least this far from people on the vessel when it is transmitting e IEC 60936 1 clause 3 27 1 states maximum distances from the antenna at which radio frequency RF levels can be expected Measurement GMR 424 xHD2 e 100 W m 1 22 m 48 in e 10 W m 3 9 m 154 in GMR 426 xHD2 e 100 W m 1 54 m 61 in 10 W m 4 85 m 191 in GMR 624 xHD2 e 100 W m 1 50 m 59 in e 10 W m 4 70 m 185 in GMR 626 xHD2 e 100 W m 1 90 m 75 in e 10 W m 5 9 m 232 in GMR 1224 xHD2 e 100 W m 2 1 m 83 in e 10 W m 6 65 m 262 in GMR 1226 xHD2 e 100 W m 2 65 m 104 in e 10 W m 8 5 m 335 in Compass safe distance Standard compass 90 cm 35 4 in Standby steering and emergency compasses 80 cm 31 1 3 in Input voltage From 10 to 32 Vdc D Specification Measurement Installation Troubleshooting Symptom The radar does not turn on The status LED is not on Possible Causes The power cable may not be connected correctly to the device or to the battery Check all connections The inline fuse may have blown Check the fuse and replace it if necessary 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 Po
13. on Center of rotation to the rear of the pedestal 236 2 mm 9 5 46 in Center of rotation to the front of the pedestal 25 mm 1 in Center of rotation to the inner rear mounting holes 125 mm 4 he in Center of rotation to the inner front mounting holes 50 mm 1 1546 in Center of rotation to the outer rear mounting holes 150 mm 5 29 32 in Center of rotation to the outer front mounting holes 140 mm 5 1 2 in 0900 OO 200 mm 7 7 g in Item Measurement Description 4 ft models 132 7 cm 4 ft 4 1 4 in Antenna length 6 ft models 193 7 cm 6 ft 4 1 4 in 145 1 cm 17 3 4 in Base of the pedestal to the top of the antenna 131 8 cm 12 1 in Width of the pedestal Physical Specifications Specification Pedestal weight Measurement 21 4 kg 47 1 Ib Antenna weight 4 ft antenna 5 5 kg 12 2 Ib 6 ft antenna 7 7 kg 16 9 Ib Power cable length 15 m 49 ft 3 in Network cable length 15 m 49 ft 3 in Antenna rotation speed 24 rpm and 48 rpm Max wind load 80 kn Temperature range From 15 to 70 C 5 to 158 F Humidity 95 at 35 C 95 F Water resistance IEC 60529 IPX6 protected against heavy seas Bearing accuracy 0 25 Electrical Specificatio
14. ources 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 gauge of wire must be used Power Cable Extensions Incorrectly extended runs of cable may cause the radar to malfunction due to insufficient power transmission Connecting to Power Through the Voltage Converter 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 will void the product warranty NTE Do not reuse any voltage converters from previous Garmin radar models or third party voltage converters Using any converter other than one included with the radar may damage the radar or prevent it from turning on Some radar models require a voltage converter unit to properly power the device If your model is packaged with a voltage converter it must be installed in order for your radar to function If your model is
15. t on the radar Connecting Directly to Power 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 will void the product warranty Some radar models do not require a voltage converter unit If your model is packaged without a voltage converter it should be connected directly to power Item Description To the Garmin Marine Network 15 A fuse holder To the boat battery 10 to 32 Vdc Water ground connection TOE 1 Route the power cable to the radar and boat battery 2 Connect the power cable to the boat battery 3 Connect the power cable to the POWER port on the radar 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 You must use crimp connectors and heat shrink to create a water resistant connection Distance 3 m 9 ft 10 in 5 m 16 ft 4 in 6 5 m 21 ft 3 in 8 m 26 ft 2 in Wire Gauge 3 31 mm 12 AWG 5 26 mm 10 AWG 6 63 mm 9 AWG 8 36 mm 8 AWG Grounding the Radar The radar and voltage converter if applicable
16. unted closer to people than the maximum safe distance value listed in the product specifications e The device should be mounted high above the ship s keel line with minimal blockage of the radar beam Obstructions may cause blind and shadow sectors or generate false echoes The higher the installation position the farther the radar can detect targets e 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 The radar beam spreads vertically 11 5 above and 11 5 below the radar 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 Shims can be used if necessary 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 5 ft from the radar beam path e GPS antennas should be either above or below the radar beam path e The device should be mounted at le
17. wer Cable Extensions section of these instructions to make sure the correct wire gauge is used Power Cable Extensions e Ifthe radar uses a voltage converter it may be connected through an incompatible or third party voltage converter Use only the voltage converter supplied with the radar The radar is not available on the Garmin device or on devices connected to the Garmin Marine Network The radar may not be powering on Check the status LED The device software may not be up to date Update the software on the device or on the Garmin Marine Network The network cable may not be connected correctly to the device or to the Garmin Marine Network Check all connections e Ifa field installable network connector was used it may have been installed improperly Check the connector The status LED is located on the product label and can help troubleshoot installation problems Status LED Color and Activity Solid red Radar Status The radar is getting ready for use This should only stay red briefly before changing to flashing green Flashing green The radar is operating properly Flashing orange The radar software is being updated Fuse Radar power cable no voltage converter 15 A included Radar power cable with voltage converter if applicable 7 5 A included Voltage converter if applicable 15 A not included Input power GMR 424 and 426 e Typi
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