Garmin GSD 26 Installation Instructions
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1. Dual Element CHIRP Spread Spectrum with XID NOTE The XID wires can be connected at either location Dual Element CHIRP Spread Spectrum with Separate Temperature Sensor NOTE The temperature and XID wires can be connected at either location o l l ol Ji o l fol Dual Element CHIRP Spread Spectrum with Separate2. NA NA NA Brown NA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare 010 11809 20 21 22 Airmar B175L Blue White Bare Black Brown INA White Orange NA NA NA Bare White 010 11810 20 21 22 Airmar B175M Blue NA Black Brown NA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare 010 11811 20 Airmar Blue White Bare Black Brown INA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare PM265LH White 010 11812 20 Airmar Blue White Bare Black Brown NA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare PM265LM White 010 11813 20 Airmar Blue White Bare Black Brown Bare White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare CM599LH White 010 11928 20 Airmar Blue NA Black Brown INA White Orange Blue NA Black Bare TM150M 010 11927 20 21 22 Airmar B150M Blue NA Black Brown INA White Orange Blue NA Black Bare 010 11635 20 21 Airmar B75L Blue White Bare Black Brown NA White Orange NA NA NA Bare White 010 11636 20 21 22 Airmar B75M Blue Bare Black Brown INA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare 010 11634 20 21 22 Airmar B75H NA NA NA Brown NA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare Can be connected to either Low Freq or High Freq terminal blocks Yellow before 11 20 10 Blink Codes Status After the sounder is installed it turns on when the chartplotter is turned on The two color green and red status LED on the Green Slow blink The sounder is connected to a chartplotter sounder indicates its operational status and is operating properly You should see sonar data on
3. the chartplotter Red Slow blink The sounder is turned on but is not connected to a chartplotter or is waiting to connect to a chartplotter If the sounder is LED State Status Color connected to the chartplotter and this code persists check the wiring connections Red Slow blink The sounder is in test mode Green Red Rapid blink System error The chartplotter displays a sequence message indicating the type of failure When the error condition is fixed the sounder must be completely disconnected from and reconnected to its power source to clear the error Specifications Size L x W x H 274 x 373 x 100 mm 10 8 x 14 7 x 3 9 in Weight 5 16 kg 11 37 Ib Case material Fully gasketed aluminum and steel housing with plastic access panel water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 Temperature range From 5 to 158 F from 15 to 70 C Power input 10 35 V Power usage 100 W maximum Fuse 10A Compass safe distance 60 cm 23 6 in Sounder power 25 3 000 W RMS Frequency 25 210 kHz dependent on transducer Depth 3 048 m 10 000 ft Data output Garmin Marine Network Dependent on transducer rating and depth Maximum depth dependent on transducer water salinity bottom type and other water conditions Garmin and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the U
4. A GARMIN GSD 26 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 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 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 NOCA 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 memory card into the card slot NOTE In order for the software update instructions to appear the device
5. SA and other countries GSD and GMS are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin 4 TA 2013 325 IC AS A APPROVED Airmar is a trademark of Airmar Technology Corporation 2014 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries www garmin com support
6. Transducer Wire Color Tables nsor ne Speed Senso You can use these tables to help identify wire functions on NOTE The XID wires can be connected at either location certain Garmin or Airmar transducers CHIRP Spread Spectrum Transducers Garmin Part Description Low Inner Ground Inner Inner Outer Freq Shield Shield Shield Shield 010 11640 20 Airmar R509LH Blue Bare Black Brown Bare White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare White White 010 11641 20 Airmar R599LH Blue Bare Black Brown Bare White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare White White 010 11642 20 Airmar R109LH Blue Bare Black Brown Bare White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare White White 010 11643 20 Airmar R111LH Blue Bare Black Brown Bare White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare White White 010 11644 20 Airmar M265LH Blue Bare Black Brown INA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare White White 010 11645 20 Airmar B265LH Blue Bare Black Brown NA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare White White 010 11646 20 Airmar Blue Bare Black Brown INA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare TM265LH White White 010 11647 20 Airmar B265LM Blue Bare Black Brown INA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare White White 010 11650 20 Airmar Blue Bare Black Brown NA White Orange Blue Bare Black Bare TM265LM White White 010 11808 20 21 22 Airmar B175H
7. ert the o ring into the end of the connector Transducer Wiring Diagrams NOTICE Connecting the high frequency wires to the low frequency terminal block or the low frequency wires to the high frequency terminal block damages the device and the transducer You can use these diagrams to identify the connection points for your transducer wires on the GSD 26 terminal block Locate your CHIRP spread spectrum transducer model in the wiring color tables Transducer Wire Color Tables for more information The outer shield wire must connect to one of the two screw posts below the terminal block using the included ring crimp terminal When connecting two single element transducers you must connect the second transducer to the duplicate set of connections on the right side of the terminal block TIP The primary transducer cable wire housing covers the wiring bundles To identify the wiring groups in the bundles more easily you can remove up to an inch of the cable housing Single Element CHIRP Spread Spectrum Dual Element CHIRP Spread Spectrum with Temperature and XID NOTE The temperature and XID wires can be connected at either location
8. he sounder should be mounted so that the LEDs are visible e The sounder should be mounted so that the power and network cables can be easily connected e The sounder should be mounted so that the transducer cable can be connected If required transducer extension cables are available through your Garmin dealer Mounting the Device If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel coat layer This will help to avoid any cracking in the gel coat layer when the screws are tightened Stainless steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass and overtightened Garmin recommends applying an anti seize lubricant to the screws before installing them Before you mount the device you must select a mounting location and determine the mounting hardware needed for the surface NOTE Mounting hardware is included with the device but it may not be suitable for the mounting surface 1 Place the device in the mounting location and mark the location of the pilot holes 2 Drill the appropriate pilot hole for one corner of the device 3 Loosely fasten the device to the mounting surface with one corner and examine the other three pilot hole marks 4 Mark new pilot hole locations if necessary and remove the device from the mounting surface 5 Drill the appropriate pilot holes for the other three marks 6 Secure the device to the mo
9. 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 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 August 2014 Printed in Taiwan Important Safety Information See the mportant Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel Sonar is a tool that enhances your awareness of the water beneath your boat It does not relieve you of the responsibility of observing the water around your boat as you navigate Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with these instructions could result in damage or injury 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 This equipment must be installed by a qualified marine i
10. ninsulated section of each wire to the terminal block using a 3 mm flat screwdriver 2 Connect the bare shield wire to one of the two ground posts under the terminal block using a 2 Phillips screwdriver Securing the Wire Connections 1 After connecting the wires use a 24 mm 1 in wrench to tighten the nut around the transducer cable When tightened correctly you should not be able to pull the transducer cable out of the housing 2 Inserta cord grip plug into each unused cord grip 3 Replace and secure the terminal block lid on the sounder with a 2 Phillips screwdriver NOTE The sounder does not operate when the lid is removed Grounding the Sounder The chassis ground post is located on the exterior of the chassis adjacent to a corner mounting hole 1 Connect the chassis ground post to the boat water ground circuit l 2 Mount the sounder Mounting the Sounder and connect the power marine network transducer and sensors Connecting the Sounder Installing Locking Rings on the Cables Before you install locking rings on the cables you must route the cables To help make the cable routing process easier the locking rings are packaged separately from the cables Each locking ring is packaged in a small bag with a number on the label for easy identification 1 Separate the two halves of the locking ring 2 Align the two halves of the locking ring over the cable and snap them together 3 Ins
11. nstaller Transducers A transducer is required to send and receive a sonar signal from the sounder Proper transducer selection and installation are critical to the operation of the device Because mounting locations vary see your local Garmin dealer or contact Garmin Product Support for more information Go to www garmin com transducers to select a transducer Installation Preparation NOTICE This device must be installed according to these instructions to get the best possible performance If you experience difficulty with the installation contact Garmin Product Support Because every boat is different you must carefully plan the GSD 26 sounder installation Select a mounting location Mount the sounder Connect the sounder to the Garmin Marine Network and to power Connect the sounder to the transducer Tools Needed e Drill 8 5 mm drill bit for mounting surface e 1 1 4 in 32 mm paddle drill bit or hole saw for mounting surface 2 Phillips screwdriver 3 mm flat screwdriver Cable ties optional Wire cutter Wire stripper e 1 in 24 mm and 19 39 in 15 mm wrenches e Marine sealant optional on A Mounting the Sounder Mounting Location Considerations e The sounder must be mounted in a location where it cannot be submerged 190 01821 02_0A e The sounder must be mounted in a location with adequate ventilation where it will not be exposed to extreme temperatures e T
12. oat is not equipped with a GMS 10 network port expander connect the network cable directly to the network port on your chartplotter Cable Routing Grommets When routing cables through your boat it may be necessary to drill holes to route the cables Cable routing grommets can be used to cover cable installation holes You can purchase grommets from your Garmin dealer or directly from Garmin at www garmin com Connecting the Device to a Transducer or Sensor NOTICE You must install cord grip plugs in any unused cord grip to make sure water cannot enter the transducer wiring block area and damage the sounder The terminal blocks are not removable Preparing the Cable 1 Remove the terminal block lid from the sounder 2 Select an option e Feed a sensor cable through the small cord grip and pull the cable into the terminal block area e Feed a transducer cable through one of the large cord grips on the housing and pull the cable into the terminal block area NOTE Do not tighten the cord grip GARMIN Connecting the Wires to the Terminal Block Before you connect the wires consult the wiring diagrams Transducer Wiring Diagrams to select the proper wiring configuration for your transducer and the wiring tables Transducer Wire Color Tables for specific examples of Garmin wire colors 1 Connect the u
13. unting location Connecting the Sounder 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 Do not force a cable into its port Forcing the cable can damage the pins If the cable is properly aligned the cable should connect easily Before you connect the sounder to the network power and the transducer you must mount the sounder Mounting the Sounder 1 Route the cables using the appropriate tie wraps fasteners and sealant to secure the cables along the route and through any bulkheads or the deck 2 Install the locking rings on the marine network and power cables Installing Locking Rings on the Cables 3 Connect the bare wire end of the power cable to a 12 Vdc power source and to ground 4 Align the notch on the end of the power cable with the power port on the device and press the cable into place 5 Tighten the locking ring 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the network cable and connect the device to a transducer Connecting the Device to a Transducer or Sensor 7 Select an option e If your boat is equipped with a GMS 10 network port expander connect the network cable to an available port on the GMS 10 e If your b
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