Garmin GFL 10 Boating Equipment User Manual
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1. 10 adapter either to an analog gauge or to the sender directly using the bare wires on the wiring harness Wiring the GFL 10 Adapter to an Analog Gauge If your boat has an analog gauge representing the fluid level you can wire the GFL 10 adapter directly to the gauge Consult the owner s manual provided by your boat or sensor manufacturer to determine the ground sensor and power ignition connections on the gauge Typically the power ignition connector is labeled with a a 12V an I or an IGN marking The ground connector is typically labeled with a a or a G marking and the sensor connector is typically labeled with an S or a G marking Do not remove any wires from the back of the gauge and wire the GFL 10 adapter to the gauge according to the following table Wiring the GFL 10 Adapter Directly to a Fluid Level Sensor If your boat does not have an analog gauge representing the fluid level you can wire the adapter directly to the fluid level sensor Consult the owner s manual provided by your boat or sensor manufacturer to determine the sending and ground terminals on the sensor Typically the sending terminal is labeled with an S marking for sensor or a G marking for gauge and the ground terminal is typically labeled with a negative sign Wire the GFL 10 adapter to the sensor according to the following table 2 GFL 10 Installation and Configuration Inst2. A GARMIN GFL 10 Installation and Configuration Instructions Use the Garmin GFL 10 adapter to adapt analog information provided by a fluid level sensor on your boat to your NMEA 2000 network The GFL 10 adapter allows you to observe fluid level information on compatible Garmin display devices connected to your NMEA 2000 network For a list of compatible Garmin chartplotters and devices visit www garmin com Compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box If any pieces are missing contact your Garmin dealer immediately Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Go to http my garmin com Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GFL 10 adapter In the USA go to www garmin com support or contact Garmin USA by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 In the UK contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 0808 2380000 In Europe go to www garmin com support and click Contact Support for in country support information or contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 44 0 870 8501241 CAUTION Always wear safety goggles ear protection and a dust mask when drilling cutting or sanding AN NOTICE When drilling or cutting always check the opposite side of the drilling or cutting surface Needed Tools and Supplies e Heat shri
3. Turn the boat ignition key to the On position not Start 2 From the NMEA 2000 Devices list select the GFL 10 device 3 Select an option e For most Garmin chartplotters select Review gt Level Calibration gt Add Calibration Point For other Garmin marine devices select Config gt Level Calibration gt Add Calibration Point Select the percentage of fluid currently in the tank based on the total tank capacity Select Done Change the level of the fluid in the tank Select Add Calibration Point Select the percentage of fluid currently in the tank based on the total tank capacity Select Done 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to add additional optional fluid level calibration points Oo ON DN A Troubleshooting the Tank Number If multiple GFL 10 adapters are assigned to the same NMEA 2000 fluid type each adapter is assigned a unique tank number automatically Ifthe Invalid NMEA 2000 tank configuration error message appears you must assign a unique tank number to each adapter For example if two adapters are assigned the NMEA 2000 fluid type value of Live Well and the error message appears you must assign each adapter a unique tank number 1 From the NMEA 2000 Devices list select the GFL 10 device 2 Select an option e For most Garmin chartplotters select Review gt Tank Number For other Garmin marine devices select Config gt Tank Number 3 Select a tank number 4 Select OK GFL 10 In
4. er Garmin marine devices select Config gt Generic Configuration 3 Enter the following command FLUIDTYPE 4 After the command enter a number between 0 and 5 to indicate the fluid type as defined in the following table followed by Done For example FLUIDTYPE 1Done indicates that the tank contains fresh water Fit ype FLUIDTYPEVaue Fut Type FLUDTYPE value pon f e C Black water sewage Pre o GFL 10 Installation and Configuration Instructions 7 Restoring Factory Default Settings When you restore factory default settings you will lose all custom configuration settings except fluid level calibration 1 From the NMEA 2000 Devices list select the GFL 10 device 2 Select an option For most Garmin chartplotters select Review gt Factory Defaults e For other Garmin marine devices select Config gt Factory Defaults 3 Select Yes 8 GFL 10 Installation and Configuration Instructions Specifications Physical Weight 12 85 oz 365 g Size W x H x L 31 32 x 8 64 X 3 3 32 in 24 7 x 17 0 x 78 6 mm Total Cable Length 16 ft 4 9 m Case Material Thermoplastic rubber PCB overmold PVC jacket cable PVC overmold connectors strain reliefs Waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards Temperature Range From 5 F to 158 F from 15 C to 70 C Compass Safe Distance 2 in 5 cm Electrical Power Input Source 9 16 Vdc from the NMEA 2000 bus NMEA 2000 Power Usage 1 W max NMEA 2000 Load Equivale
5. ge or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries GFL 10 is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin NMEA 2000 and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association CE For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN 2009 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com July 2009 Part Number 190 01081 06 Rev A Printed in Taiwan
6. k with which each GFL 10 adapter is associated 1 From the NMEA 2000 Devices list select the GFL 10 device 2 Select an option For most Garmin chartplotters select Review gt N2K Fluid Type For other Garmin marine devices select Config gt N2K Fluid Type 3 Select a fluid type 4 Select OK Configuring the Tank Number If your boat has multiple fluid tanks you can indicate which tank each GFL 10 adapter is associated with 1 From the NMEA 2000 Devices list select the GFL 10 device 2 Select an option For most Garmin chartplotters select Review gt Tank Number For other Garmin marine devices select Config gt Tank Number 3 Select a tank number 4 Select OK 4 GFL 10 Installation and Configuration Instructions Configuring the NMEA 2000 Tank Capacity You can indicate the capacity of the fluid tank that the GFL 10 adapter is associated with 1 From the NMEA 2000 Devices list select the GFL 10 device 2 Select an option For most Garmin chartplotters select Review gt N2K Tank Capacity For other Garmin marine devices select Config gt N2K Tank Capacity 3 Select the tank capacity 4 Select Done Calibrating the Fluid Level To use the GFL 10 adapter you must calibrate the fluid level of the tank that the adapter is associated with using a minimum of two calibration points The greater the number of fluid calibration points the greater the accuracy of the reading on the fluid level gauge 1
7. ncy Number LEN 2 100 mA Communications Use the following table to determine the approved NMEA 2000 PGN information that is received and transmitted by a GFL 10 adapter when communicating with a NMEA 2000 compliant device 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 059392 ISO Acknowledgment 060928 ISO Address Claim 059904 ISO Request 126208 NMEA Command Request 060928 ISO Address Claim Acknowledge Group Function 126464 Transmit Receive PGN List Group 126208 NMEA Command Request Function Acknowledge Group Function 126996 Product Information The GFL 10 is NMEA 2000 certified 127505 Fluid Level GFL 10 Installation and Configuration Instructions 9 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to chan
8. nk tubing and a heat gun e Cable ties e Additional NMEA 2000 cabling and connectors optional July 2009 190 01081 06 Rev A Printed in Taiwan Determining an Installation Location When you are selecting a location to install the GFL 10 adapter consider the following e During installation you connect the GFL 10 adapter to the analog gauge or directly to the fluid level sensor and to the NMEA 2000 network Therefore o Choose a location that is within 173 in 4 4 m of the analog gauge or the fluid level sensor to avoid splicing bare wires Choose a location between the NMEA 2000 backbone and the analog gauge or the fluid level sensor Ifyou cannot connect the adapter directly to the NMEA 2000 network add a drop cable See page 3 for more information e The adapter is IEC 60529 IPX7 waterproof and can be submerged up to 30 minutes at 1 meter Do not install the adapter in a location where it will be submerged regularly though the location can be subject to wash down e You can use cable ties not included to secure the adapter to an existing structure on your boat e You can use mounted head cable ties not included and screws not included to secure the adapter to a bulkhead or other suitable surface on your boat e Install the adapter at least 2 in 5 cm from a magnetic compass to prevent electromagnetic interference which can cause inaccurate compass readings Wiring the GFL 10 Adapter Connect the GFL
9. nnector 4 Connect the NMEA 2000 connector on the GFL 10 adapter to the T connector added in step 3 5 Optional If the GFL 10 adapter cannot connect directly to the NMEA 2000 backbone route a NMEA 2000 drop cable not included to the bottom of the T connector added in step 3 Use a drop cable with a length up to 20 ft 6 m Connect the drop cable to the T connector and to the NMEA 2000 connector on the GFL 10 adapter NOTICE If you have an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat it should already be connected to power Do not connect an additional NMEA 2000 power cable to an existing NMEA 2000 network because only one power source should be connected to a NMEA 2000 network GFL 10 Installation and Configuration Instructions 3 C n GARMIN cnan NAS 1 GFL 10 adapter NMEA 2000 device not included Drop cable optional not included Fconnector one included Existing NMEA 2000 network Connecting the GFL 10 Adapter to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network Configuring the GFL 10 Adapter NOTICE This section provides specific configuration information for the GFL 10 adapter using your compatible Garmin display device To access the NMEA 2000 configuration menu on your display device consult the documentation provided with your display device Configuring the NMEA 2000 Fluid Type You can indicate the type of fluid that is in the tan
10. ructions Connection Type Gauge or Sensor Terminal Analog Gauge Sensor S G Gauge power 12V I IGN Unused Ground L G Unused Resistive Sensor Sensor S G Unused Unused Ground L G Unused WARNING When connecting the GFL 10 adapter directly to the sensor on a fuel tank make the connection to the sender on the tank before connecting the adapter to the NMEA 2000 network This will reduce the risk of sparks near the fuel tank NOTICE After connecting the adapter to the gauge or sensor cover any exposed wires with heat shrink tubing Connecting the GFL 10 Adapter to a NMEA 2000 Network After you have connected the GFL 10 adapter to the analog gauge or to the sender connect it to the existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat If you do not have a NMEA 2000 network on your boat you must build one For more information on NMEA 2000 and to purchase additional connectors and cables go to www garmin com To connect the GFL 10 adapter to your existing NMEA 2000 network 1 Determine where to connect the GFL 10 adapter to your existing NMEA 2000 backbone 2 Disconnect one side of a NMEA 2000 T connector from the backbone To extend the NMEA 2000 backbone connect a NMEA 2000 backbone extension cable to the side of the disconnected T connector 3 Add the included T connector for the GFL 10 adapter to the NMEA 2000 backbone by connecting it to the side of the disconnected T co
11. stallation and Configuration Instructions 5 Troubleshooting the Gauge Type When connected to a gauge the GFL 10 adapter gauge type is set to Auto Detect by default and the adapter automatically detects the type of gauge it is connected to If the fluid level reading on a connected Garmin chartplotter or marine instrument changes with the engine RPM the adapter may be detecting the wrong type of gauge NOTE The fuel level changes when the boat is moving Test the gauge type setting when the boat is not moving To test the gauge type setting 1 When the boat is not moving put the engine in neutral 2 Use the throttle to increase the engine RPM If the fluid level reading changes with the engine RPM change the gauge type To change the gauge type 1 From the NMEA 2000 Devices list select the GFL 10 device 2 Select an option For most Garmin chartplotters select Review gt Gauge Type For other Garmin marine devices select Config gt Gauge Type 3 Select an option e To automatically detect the gauge type select Auto Detect To indicate a one coil gauge select 1 Coil To indicate a two coil gauge select 2 Coil 4 Perform the gauge type setting test Resetting the Fluid Level Calibration You can reset the fluid level calibration of the tank that the GFL 10 adapter is associated with 1 From the NMEA 2000 Devices list select the GFL 10 device 2 Select an option e For most Garmin chartplotters select Review g
12. t Level Calibration For other Garmin marine devices select Config gt Level Calibration 3 Select Reset Calibration 4 Select Yes 5 Calibrate the fluid level 6 GFL 10 Installation and Configuration Instructions Configuring the GFL 10 Adapter if the Tank Number and Fluid Type Selections Are Not Displayed Depending on the version of software loaded on your Garmin marine instrument the specific configuration options may not be displayed on the configuration screens To configure the tank number if the menu option is not displayed If your boat has multiple fluid tanks you can indicate which tank each GFL 10 adapter is associated with 1 From the NMEA 2000 Devices list select the GFL 10 device 2 Select an option For most Garmin chartplotters select Review gt Generic Config For other Garmin marine devices select Config gt Generic Configuration 2 Enter the following command INSTANCE 3 After the command enter a whole number between 1 and 16 which indicates the tank number followed by Done For example INSTANCE 2Done indicates that the adapter is associated with tank number 2 To configure the fluid type if the menu option is not displayed You can indicate the type of fluid that is in the tank that each GFL 10 adapter is associated with 1 From the NMEA 2000 Devices list select the GFL 10 device 2 Select an option For most Garmin chartplotters select Review gt Generic Config For oth
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