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Specification Measurement

Input power

GMR 424 and 426:
• Typical: 55 W
• Max.: 160 W
GMR 624 and 626:
• Typical: 65 W
• Max.: 170 W
GMR 1224 and 1226:
• Typical: 90 W
• Max.: 125 W
GMR 2524 and 2526:
• Typical: 100 W
• Max.: 180 W

Pulse width

For pulse width information, go to the specifications 
tab for your radar model on 

www.garmin.com

.

*When it is transmitting, the radar should be located in a position 

on the vessel that is at least this far from people.
IEC 60936-1, clause 3-27.1, specifies the maximum distances 

from the antenna at which radio frequency (RF) levels can be 

expected.

Antenna Specifications

Specification

Measurement

Type

End-fed slotted waveguide

Horizontal beam width

4 ft. antenna: 1.8 degrees
6 ft. antenna: 1.1 degrees

Horizontal side lobes

-23 dB within ±10 degrees of main
-30 dB outside ±10 degrees of main

Vertical beam width

23º

Antenna gain

4 ft. antenna: 27 dB
6 ft. antenna: 29 dB

Polarization

Horizontal

Installation Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Causes

The radar does 
not turn on. The 
status LED is not 
on.

• 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 Power Cable 
Extensions section of these instructions to make 
sure the correct wire gauge is used (

Power Cable 

Extensions

, page 4

).

• If the 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.

• If a 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

Radar Status

Solid red

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.

Flashing red

The radar has encountered an error. Contact 
Garmin product support for assistance.

Contacting Garmin Support

• Go to 

support.garmin.com

 for help and information, such as 

product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, and 

customer support.

• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.

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Summary of Contents for GMR 420 XHD2 Series

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...g 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 Front of Boat Offset page 4 2 H...

Page 3: ...re 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 voids the product warran...

Page 4: ...m your Garmin dealer 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...

Page 5: ...Use the slider bar to adjust the position of the antenna when stopped and select Back Specifications Dimensions Item Measurement Description 181 8 mm 7 3 16 in Center of rotation to the rear of the pe...

Page 6: ...protected against heavy seas Bearing accuracy 0 25 degrees Electrical Specifications Specification Measurement Minimum safe operating distance GMR 424 xHD2 100 W m 1 22 m 48 in 10 W m 3 90 m 154 in G...

Page 7: ...s 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 devic...

Page 8: ...support garmin com...

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