Garmin GMR24 Hd User's Manual
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1. cable 3 81 kg 8 4 Ibs 1 8 nm with 1 32 nm range rings to 36 nm with 9 nm range rings 4kW 10 5 35 VDC 33 5 W 15 C 5 F to 60 C 140 F and a relative humidity up to 95 at 35 C 95 F Horizontal beamwidth of 5 nominal Vertical beamwidth of 25 nominal 66 67 km 36 nm Wind speed up to 100 Kts 24 or 30 rpm 20 meters 65 feet 20 meters 65 feet 9410 30 MHz 610 mm 24 D x 244 mm 9 5 s H Unit 9 12 kg 20 1 Ibs cable 3 81 kg 8 4 Ibs 1 8 nm with 1 32 nm range rings to 48 nm with 12 nm range rings 4kW 10 5 35 VDC 33 5 W 15 C 5 F to 60 C 140 F and a relative humidity up to 95 at 35 C 95 F Horizontal beamwidth of 3 6 nominal Vertical beamwidth of 25 nominal 88 89 km 48 nm Wind speed up to 100 Kts 24 or 30 rpm 20 meters 65 feet 20 meters 65 feet 9410 30 MHz Garmin Radome Installation Instructions GMR 18 18 HD GMR 24 24 HD 236 mm 244 mm 9 4 GEN GMR 18 18 HD 457 0 mm 18 GMR 24 24 HD 610 mm 24 Toward Bow es o o o O o e I o o lt 233 0 mm WS 9 5 52 FRONT CAJ oo o o o o o GMR 18 18 HD GMR 18 18 HD 201 5 mm 114 0 mm D 7 ziel 141 5 mm 4 1 52 GMR 24 24 HD S er GMR 24 24 HD 277 4 mm 190 8 mm 10 2 7 2 Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could Use t2. 5 fe N 12 5 A L 12 5 ma J i 12 5 Mount other electronics and cables more than 2 m 78 3 4 from the path of a radar beam A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 25 vertically above and below the radome 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 radome away from antennas or other electronics GPS antennas should be either above or below the radar beam path of the radome Mount at least 1 m 39 s from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals such as VHF radios cables and antennas In the case of Single Side Band SSB radios the distance should be increased to 2 m 78 3 4 1 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 121 92 cm 48 10W m squared 274 32 cm 108 The radar radome 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 radome to perform work on the radome assembly or associated equipment Garmin Radome Installation Instructions Installation Procedures The following order of mounting the radome and attaching the power and network cables may vary depending on
3. from the radome when they are installed properly 7 Fasten the radome to the mounting surface using the M8 x 1 25 x 60 threaded rods installed in the previous step spring washers flat washers and M8 Hex nuts as shown in Figure 3 The nuts should be torqued to between 13 7 18 6 N m 10 14 lb ft NOTE The supplied M8 x 1 25 x 60 threaded rods can be used on mounting thicknesses of 5 30 mm 3 16 1 3 16 recommended For surfaces over 30 mm 1 3 16 locally supplied longer threaded rods are needed 2 meters 6 1 2 ft 16 AWG L mog s dius as 4 meters 13 ft 14 AWG oa 6 meters 19 fi 12 AWG 3 Wire Gauge Table amp Figure 1 eee I ON Radome Mounting Flat washer Power Mounting connector z holes enan 17 pring washer M8 x 60 threaded rod M8 nut Network connector Cable routing options Figure 2 Figure 3 Garmin Radome Installation Instructions 3 Cable Runs Route the cables as needed depending on the type of mount you are using It may be necessary to drill 31 7 mm 1 25 holes for routing the power or network cable Garmin provides a rubber cable grommet which may be used to cover a 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 and network cables obs
4. 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 International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 15 1st Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Sijhih Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR 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 8501
5. 251 Garmin Radome 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 2010 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 Sijhih Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com August 2010 Part Number 190 00831 02 Rev E Printed in Taiwan
6. From the Radar Page press the ADJ key to display the Adjustment Menu 2 From the Adjustment Menu select Setup and press ENTER Using the Rocker select the Advanced tab 3 Using the ROCKER highlight the Front of Boat Offset slider and press ENTER 4 Adjust the Front of Boat Offset Front of Boat Offset on a 4000 5000 Series chartplotter 1 From the Home screen select Radar gt Radar Setup gt Advanced gt Front Of Boat 2 Adjust the Front of Boat Offset Using the Radar All functions of the Garmin radome are controlled using your Garmin marine network chartplotter See the Radar section of your chartplotter s manual for operating instructions If your chartplotter s manual does not contain a Radar section download the latest revision of the manual from http www garmin com support userManual jsp a Garmin Radome Installation Instructions Specifications GMR 18 18 HD Unit Dimensions Radar Radome Weight Range Scales Power Output Power Input Source Operating Temperature Range Beamwidth Range Wind Velocity Antenna RPMs Minimum Range Range Discrimination RF Transmit Frequency GMR 24 24 HD Unit Dimensions Radar Radome Weight Range Scales Power Output Power Input Source Operating Temperature Range Beamwidth Range Wind Velocity Antenna RPMs Minimum Range Range Discrimination RF Transmit Frequency 457 mm 18 D x 236 mm 9 4 H Unit 7 17 kg 15 8 Ibs
7. GARMIN GMR 18 24 GMR 18 HD 24 HD radome installation instructions A S ARMIN 2007 2010 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 Sijhih Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR 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 pe
8. Radome Installation Instructions Software License Agreement BY USING THE GARMIN RADOME 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 Software 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 radomes 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 no
9. ay damage your boat s circuitry 3 Fora stand alone network chartplotter and radar only attach the RJ 45 marine network cable to the RJ 45 socket on the back of the chartplotter For an expanded network chartplotter radar GMS 10 etc attach the RJ 45 marine network cable to an open RJ 45 socket on the GMS 10 network port expander Tighten the RJ 45 locking ring clockwise until it is firmly sealed NOTE If you are using a Garmin GPSMAP 4000 or 5000 series chartplotter you may not need a GMS 10 network port expander The GPSMAP 4000 and 5000 series chartplotters have multiple RJ 45 sockets Garmin radome GPS 17 17X Garmin Chartplotter Stand alone Network NOTE When using the Garmin radome with a stand alone network the chartplotter and GPS antenna GPS 17 must be installed according to their installation instructions This diagram only shows how a Garmin radome communicates with a stand alone network and does not illustrate the full wiring needs of the chartplotter or GPS 17 17X NOTE Both the Garmin radome and Garmin chartplotter must be connected to a power source according to their installation instructions This diagram only illustrates the network data connections 4 Garmin Radome Installation Instructions Garmin radome GA 31 amr Garmin GDL 30 30A marine weather audio satellite Garmi
10. erve the following Tt is not recommended to cut the RJ 45 marine network cable but the Garmin radome package includes a field install kit if it is necessary to do so Make sure you save the end you cut It is important that the wires are connected to the new RJ 45 connector the same way 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 cables near moving objects high heat sources or through doorways and bilges e Avoid installing the cables next to or 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 cables with metal conduit or a form of EMI shielding Install the power cable as close to the battery source as possible A minimum of 10 5 VDC is required during radar turn on and operation Reference the wire gauge table on the previous page when using extended runs of wire between the power cable and the battery Final Wiring Connections Making the final wiring connections 1 Connect the Black ground wire to the vessels negative power terminal 2 Connect the Red power wire with fuse holder to the vessel s positive power terminal WARNING Do not cut the fuse holder from the red wire The fuse holder must remain in place for the Garmin radome to function correctly Removing the inline fuse holder m
11. fore installing and getting started with your unit check that your package includes the following items If any parts are missing please contact your Garmin dealer immediately Standard Package e GMR 18 24 radome or GMR 18 HD 24 HD radome Power cable Marine network cable Field install RJ 45 network cable connector e Mounting kit hardware Packet of anti seize compound e Mounting template Grommet for marine cable Garmin Radome Installation Instructions Installation Radome Installation The following section covers the installation and setup of the Garmin radome The Garmin radome only operates with Garmin chartplotters through a Garmin marine network 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 radome mounting location is high above the ship s keel line with a minimal part of the vessel s structure or rigging blocki
12. he electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate not to replace the use result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury of authorized government charts Official government charts and notices to The radar radome transmits electromagnetic energy Ensure that the radome mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely has been installed according to the recommendations given in this guide Use this unit only as a navigational aid Do not attempt to use the unit for and that all personnel are clear of the radome before switching to transmit any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction distance location mode or topography When navigating carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources including information from visual sightings and maps For safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation 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 WARNING Do not cut the fuse holder from the red wire The fuse holder must remain in place for the Garmin radome to function correctly Removing the inline fuse holder may damage your boat s circuitry FCC Compliance The GMR 18 24 and GMR 18 HD 24 HD co
13. mply 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 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Industry Canada Compliance The GMR 18 24 and GMR 18 HD 24 HD radomes comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS 138 Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby Garmin declares that the GMR 18 24 and GMR 18 HD 24 HD radomes are 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 Garmin
14. n GMS 10 marine network receiver port expander LI GPS 17 17X GSD 22 sounder module Garmin Garmin Chartplotter Chartplotter Expanded Network NOTE When using the Garmin radome with an expanded network each network component must be installed according to its installation instructions This diagram only shows how a Garmin radome communicates with an expanded network and does not show the full wiring needs of the other network components NOTE The Garmin radome Garmin chartplotter 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 Front of Boat Offset Depending on the radome installation it may be necessary to adjust the Front of Boat Offset If the radome installation requires a 180 offset change the Front of Boat Offset to 180 and test the radar If the Front of Boat Offset needs further adjustment continue with the procedure below Using the bow of the ship take an optical bearing of a stationary target located within viewable range Measure the target bearing on the radar If the bearing deviation is more than 1 then do the following to access the Front of Boat Offset from the menu on your chartplotter Front of Boat Offest on a 3000 Series chartplotter 1
15. ng 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 radome can detect targets Avoid mounting the radome on the same level as smoke stacks horizontal spreaders or crosstrees on a mast Do not install the radome 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 radome GMR 18 18 HD 7 17 kg 15 8 lbs GMR 24 24 HD 9 12 kg 20 1 Ibs as flat as possible and parallel with the vessel s water line It is recommended that the radar radome be mounted out of range of personnel horizontal beam width above head height When the radome 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 a compass and the radome The Compass Safe Distance is measured from the center point of the compass to the nearest point on the radome Standard compass 1 m 39 2 3 Standby Steering and Emergency compasses 0 5 m 19 3 4 A 42
16. rmal 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 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
17. rson 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 Raymarine is a registered trademark of Raymarine Ltd 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 August 2010 Part Number 190 00831 02 Rev E Printed in Taiwan Introduction Thank you for choosing a Garmin radome This radome utilizes the performance of Garmin radar and provides overlay and color information when combined with a Garmin marine network chartplotter Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at http my garmin com Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your Garmin radome In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 or go to www garmin com support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK or 0808 2380000 within the UK NOTE The Garmin radome has no user serviceable parts If you encounter a problem with your unit please take it to an authorized Garmin NMEA dealer or contact Garmin Product Support for repairs Packing List Be
18. the installation location and mount used Mounting the Radome 1 When a suitable mounting location is determined verify that the mounting hole locations are aligned fore and aft and use the included mounting template or reference Figure 1 to drill four 9 5 mm s mounting holes This step is not necessary if you are using a pre drilled Garmin compatible or Raymarine mount 2 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 3 The power and network cables may be pressed into any of the five guide grooves molded into the bottom of the radome case and secured under the cable hold down plate Figure 2 Avoid excessive bending or twisting of the cables See the following Cable Runs section for more information 4 Position the radome 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 5 Apply the included anti seize compound to the threads of the four M8 x 1 25 x 60 threaded rods 6 Install the four 4 M8 x 1 25 x 60 threaded rods into the mounting holes on the bottom of the radome There should be no more than 50 mm 1mm 2 extruding
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