Garmin 620 Marine GPS System User Manual
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1. Mount other electronics and cables more than 2 m 7 ft from the path of a radar beam A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 25 vertically above and below the scanner s radiating element For vessels with higher bow angles at cruise speed it may be helpful to lower the angle so the beam points slightly downward to the waterline while at rest Shims may be used as necessary Install the scanner away from antennas for other electronics GPS antennas should be either above or below the radar beam path of the scanner Mount at least 1 m 3 ft from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals such as VHF radios cables and antennas In the case of SSB radios the distance should be increased to 2 m 7 ft IEC 60936 1 clause 3 27 1 states maximum distances from the antenna at which RF radio frequency levels can be expected 100W m squared 48 121 92 cm 10W m squared 108 274 32 cm The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy It is important that the radar is turned off or the DC power input is disconnected when personnel are required to come close to the scanner to perform work on the scanner assembly or associated equipment GMR 18 Radar Installation Manual Installation Procedures The following order of mounting the scanner and attaching the Power Network cables may vary depending on the installation location and mount used Mounting the Scanner iF GMR 18 Marine R2. GARMIN GMR 18 marine radar installation instructions S GARMIN 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151 Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 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 change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organiz
3. adar Installation Instructions When a suitable mounting location is determined verify that the mounting hole locations are aligned fore and aft and then drill four 9 5 mm 0 37 mounting holes referencing Figure 1 below This step is not necessary if you are using a pre drilled Garmin compatible or Raymarine mount Align the notch and locking ring on the power cable to the power connector Press the 2 pin power cable to the power connector and the RJ 45 marine network cable to the RJ 45 socket Figure 2 Turn the power cable locking ring clockwise until it stops Tighten the RJ 45 locking ring clockwise until it is firmly sealed The power network cable may be pressed into one of the five guide grooves molded into the bottom of the scanner case and secured under the cable hold down plate Figure 2 Avoid excessive bending or twisting of the cable See the following Cable Runs section for more information Position the scanner on the mounting surface with the triangular mark on the case aligned to the front of the vessel Apply a bead of marine sealant around each of the mounting holes on the mounting surface Install the four 4 M8 x 1 25 x 60 threaded rods into the Mounting Holes on the bottom of the scanner There should be no more than 50 mm 2 extruding from the scanner when they are installed properly Fasten the scanner to the mounting surface using the M8 x 1 25 x 60 threaded rods installed in the previous step spring wash
4. ation 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 is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries This trademark may not be used without the express permission of Garmin March 2007 Part Number 190 00800 02 Rev C Printed in Taiwan WELCOME Thank you for choosing the Garmin GMR 18 The GMR 18 utilizes the performance of Garmin radar and provides overlay and color information when combined with a Garmin marine multi function display MFD Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at www garmin com registration Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the bottom of the GMR 18 in case your GMR 18 needs service Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Serial Number Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GMR 18 In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM Central Time or go to www garmin com support and click Product Support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK or 0808 2380000 within the UK gt NOTE The Garmin GMR 18 has no user serviceable parts If you enco
5. ers flat washers and M6 Hex nuts as shown in Figure 3 The nuts should be torqued to between 13 7 18 6 Nm 10 14 Ib ft NOTE The supplied M8 x 1 25 x 60 threaded rods can be used on mounting thicknesses of 5 30 mm 1 1 8 recommended For surfaces over 30 mm 1 1 8 locally supplied longer threaded rods are needed 2 meters 6 5 ft 16 AWG t 4 meters 13 ft 14 AWG 6 meters 19 ft 12 AWG Wire Gauge Table 25 S Figure 1 Plate Scanner Power Connector Mounting Mounting Flat Washer gt gt RSSI Spring Ed Washer M8 x 60 Kam os Threaded Rod Connector gw Nut Cable Routing E Options HH Figure 2 a Cable Runs Route the cable as needed depending on the type of mount you are using DO NOT cut the cable It may be necessary to drill a 31 7 mm 1 25 hole for routing the power network cable Garmin provides a rubber cable grommet which may be used to cover the cable installation hole The grommet does NOT provide a waterproof seal To waterproof the grommet apply a marine sealant Additional cable grommets can be purchased through Garmin or a Garmin dealer When installing the power network cable observe the following To ensure safety use the appropriate tie wraps fasteners and sealant to secure the cable along a route and through any bulkhead or deck Avoid running the cable near moving objects high heat sources or through doorways and bilges e Avoid installing the cable next to o
6. lies with Industry Canada Standard RSS 138 Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby Garmin declares that this GMR 18 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product www garmin com products gmr18 Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity link 8 GMR 18 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Software License Agreement BY USING THE GMR 18 YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Soft
7. mal part of the vessel s structure or rigging blocking the radar beam Obstructions in the path of the radar beam may cause blind and shadow sectors or generate false echoes The higher the installation position the further the scanner can detect targets Avoid mounting the scanner on the same level as smoke stacks horizontal spreaders or crosstrees on a mast Do not install the scanner near heat sources where it may be subjected to smoke or hot air from smoke stacks or heat from lights The mounting surface or platform should be sturdy enough to support the weight of the scanner 15 8 lbs 7 17 kg flat as possible and parallel with the vessel s water line It is recommended that the radar scanner be mounted out of range of personnel horizontal beam width above head height When the scanner 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 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 A Compass Safe Distance must be maintained between the compass and the scanner The Compass Safe Distance is measured from the center point of the compass to the nearest point on the scanner Standard compass 1 m 39 37 Standby Steering and Emergency compasses 0 5 m 19 7
8. not attempt to use the unit switching to transmit mode for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction distance location or topography WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65 See www garmin com prop65 for more information FCC Compliance The GMR 18 complies with Part 80 of the FCC rules It has received a grant of equipment authorization issued under the authority of the FCC This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Industry Canada Compliance The Garmin 18 Marine Radar comp
9. of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales receipt which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs Write the tracking number clearly on the outside of the package Send the unit freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station Online Auction Purchases Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction International Purchases A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States This warranty is provided by the local in country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom the United States Canada or Taiwan for service Garmin Internati
10. onal Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Shir Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 800 800 1020 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Fax 913 397 8282 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 GMR 18 Marine Radar Installation Instructions 9 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 2007 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 5040 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00800 02 Rev C
11. or GPS 17 NOTE Both the GMR 18 and Garmin MFD must be connected to a power source according to their installation instructions This diagram only illustrates the network data connections 4 GMR 18 Marine Radar Installation Instructions GARMIN pe GAS Garmin GDL 30 30A Marine Weather Audio Garmin GMS 10 Satellite Receiver Marine Network Port Expander GMR 18 Marine Radar to transducer Expanded Network NOTE When using the GMR 18 with an expanded network each network component must be installed according to its installation instructions This diagram only shows how a GMR 18 radar communicates with an expanded network and does not show the full wiring needs of the other network components NOTE The GMR 18 Garmin MFD and the other network components must be connected to a power source according to their installation instructions This diagram only illustrates the network data connections Using the Radar All functions of the GMR 18 radar are controlled using your Garmin MFD multi function display See the Radar section of your MFD s manual for operating instructions If your MFD s manual does not contain a Radar section download the latest revision of the manual from http www garmin com support userManual jsp GMR 18 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Specifications Unit Dimensions Radar Scanner Weight Range Scales Range Rings Power Output Power Input Source O
12. perating Temperature Range Beamwidth Range Wind Velocity Antenna RPMs Range Ring Accuracy Minimum Range Range Discrimination RF Transmit Frequency 18 457 mm D x 8 9 226 mm H Unit 15 8 lbs 7 17 kg cable 8 4 Ibs 3 81 kg 1 8 nm 1 32 nm to 36 nm 9 nm 4kW 10 5 35 VDC 33 5 W 5 F 15 C to 140 F 60 C and a relative humidity up to 95 at 95 F 35 C Horizontal beamwidth of 5 nominal Vertical beamwidth of 25 nominal 36 nm Wind speed up to 100 Kts 24 30 rpm 20m or 1 5 of range scale whichever is greater 20 meters 20 meters 9410 30 MHz GMR 18 Marine Radar Installation Instructions 9 31 236 4 mm Towards Bow ID N AAA Ef i CI U lt 1 O 9 17 j 233 0 mm 7 93 530 4 49 201 5 mm 141 5 mm 114 mm A Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could When navigating carefully compare information displayed on result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury the unit to all available navigation sources including information The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy Ensure that the from visual sightings and maps For safety always resolve any scanner has been installed according to the recommendations given discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation in this guide and that all personnel are clear of the scanner before Use this unit only as a navigational aid Do
13. r parallel to other cables such as radio antenna lines or power cables This is essential to avoid interference to or from other equipment If this is not possible shield the cable with metal conduit or a form of EMI shielding Install the power portion of the cable as close to the battery source as possible A minimum of 10 VDC is required at the 15 m cable connector during radar turn on and operation See the Wire Gauge Table below for the recommended wire gauge between radar cable and battery Final Wiring Connections Making the final wiring connections 1 Connect the Black ground wire to the vessel s negative power terminal 2 Connect the Red power wire with fuse holder to the vessel s positive power terminal 3 Fora stand alone network MFD and radar only attach the RJ 45 marine network cable to the RJ 45 socket on the back of the MFD For an expanded network MFD radar GMS 10 attach the RJ 45 marine network cable to an open RJ 45 socket on the GMS 10 network power expander Tighten the RJ 45 locking ring clockwise until it is firmly sealed A GARMIN r GPS 17 GMR 18 MARINE RADAR Gamin MFD Stand alone Network NOTE When using the GMR 18 with a stand alone network the MFD and GPS antenna GPS 17 must be installed according to their installation instructions This diagram only shows how a GMR 18 radar communicates with a stand alone network and does not illustrate the full wiring needs of the MFD
14. unter a problem with your unit please take it to an authorized Garmin NMEA dealer or contact Garmin Product Support for repairs Packing List Before installing and getting started with your unit please check to see that your package includes the following items If any parts are missing please contact your Garmin dealer immediately Standard Package e GMR 18 radar unit Power marine network cable Mount kit hardware Grommet for marine cable GMR 18 Marine Radar Installation Instructions INSTALLATION Scanner Installation The following section covers the installation and setup of the GMR 18 marine radar The GMR 18 only operates with components of the Garmin Marine Network and Garmin MFDs multi function displays See your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site for more details To complete the installation you need the appropriate fasteners tools and mounts These items should be available at most marine dealers Always wear safety goggles ear protection and a dust mask when drilling cutting or sanding When drilling or cutting always check first to see what is on the other side of the surface If you experience difficulty with the installation contact Garmin Product Support or seek the assistance of a professional installer Installation Guidelines To maximize the performance of the radar observe the following installation guidelines An ideal scanner mounting location is high above the ship s keel line with a mini
15. ware You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America Limited Warranty All Garmin marine radomes and open array scanners are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase Within this period Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund
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