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GPS 17

GPS receiver/antenna

installation guide

Summary of Contents for GPS 17HVS - Receiver Module

Page 1: ...GPS 17 GPS receiver antenna installation guide ...

Page 2: ...lectronic 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 obligat...

Page 3: ...e at National Marine Electronics Association NMEA PO Box 3435 New Bern NC 28564 3435 USA Tel 252 638 2626 Fax 252 638 4885 www nmea org Radio Technical Commission For Maritime Services RTCM 1800 Diagonal Road Suite 600 Alexandria VA 22314 2480 USA Info line 703 684 4481 Fax 703 836 4229 www rtcm org Introduction i Specifications 1 Mounting the Receiver 2 Mounting Location Tips 3 Routing the Cable 5...

Page 4: ...safe Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury When navigating carefully compare information received from the GPS 17 to all available navigation sources including information from street signs visual sightings and maps For safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continui...

Page 5: ...n Color White with blue logos Case Material Polycarbonate thermoplastic that is waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 level immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes Thread Specifications Standard one inch 14 threads per inch Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage 8 0 VDC to 40 VDC unregulated Input Current 60 mA 8 VDC 40 mA 12 VDC 15 mA 40 VDC Standby Current 1 0 mA GPS Receiver Sensitivity 165 dBW mi...

Page 6: ...re permanently installing and wiring the GPS 17 temporarily place the unit in the desired location connect the wiring and then check operation with potential interfering equipment turned on and off Examples of sources of interference are other electronic equipment fan motors engine ignition alternators generators radars and VHF radio transmissions If you find a problem with interference try moving ...

Page 7: ... As a general rule mount the receiver at least three feet from all other antennas and the vessel s electrical system components alternator ignition system The GPS 17 is supplied with a 30 foot power data cable Be sure that the cable can be routed to the necessary devices To flush mount the GPS 17 1 Turn the GPS 17 upside down To create a template punch a hole in the three mounting screw holes 2 Use...

Page 8: ...e to the base Figure 2 Attaching the Pole Mount to the Base To mount the GPS 17 with cable outside mount 1 Place the cable in the vertical slot along the side of the base of the unit 2 Screw the GPS 17 onto the mount Do not overtighten it is possible to tighten the unit to the point that the cable may be cut in two 3 Fill the remaining gap in the cable exit with marine sealant Figure 3 Running the...

Page 9: ...ocation 3 Slide the cable through the mount and screw the GPS 17 onto the mount 4 Fasten the mount to the boat Figure 4 Running the Cable Through the Mount Routing the Cable You can shorten or coil excess cable and secure it in an inconspicuous location When routing the power data cable try to avoid the following things Sharp edges that can cut the cable Routing the cable parallel to other power l...

Page 10: ...its own circuit to avoid interference from other electronics You need a DB 9 or DB 25 serial connector normally female if you are connecting the GPS 17 to a PC Check with a PC or electronics supplier for these items 14 7 25 13 1 2 3 DB 25 Female Serial Connector DB 9 Female Serial Connector 1 4 6 7 8 9 2 3 5 Garmin recommends that you install a 1A fuse on the power line of the receiving device Wir...

Page 11: ...r Blue Data In Ground Power Data Out Data In White Data Out GPS 17 Host Application NMEA Device Power Source 8 40 Volts DC Fuse 1 A Figure 5 NMEA and GPS 17 Wiring GPS 17 Black Ground Yellow On Off Red Power Power Source 8 40 Volts DC Switch Closed On Open Off Fuse 1 A Figure 6 GPS 17 Switch Wiring ...

Page 12: ...olts DC Fuse 1 A Red Power White Remote On Off Figure 7 DGPS GBR 21 23 and GPS 17 Wiring GPS 17 Pin 5 Ground Pin 3 Data Out Pin 2 Data In Black Ground Yellow On Off Red Power Blue Data In White Data Out Power Source 8 40 Volts DC Note DB 9 connectors normally have pin numbers printed next to each pin DB 9 Serial PC Connector 1 4 6 7 8 9 2 3 5 End View Fuse 1 A Figure 8 DB 9 and GPS 17 Wiring ...

Page 13: ...quired by the NMEA device 4 Connect the Red wire from the power data cable to a 8 40 VDC power source 5 If the receiver is being wired to a circuit that is already switched with the NMEA device for example connect the Yellow wire to the same place as the Black wire When the Black and Yellow wires are combined the GPS 17 will turn on off when power is applied removed to the Red wire If a remote pow...

Page 14: ...h America The system is made up of satellites and approximately 25 ground reference stations positioned across the United States that monitor GPS satellite data Two master stations located on either coast collect data from the reference stations and create a GPS data correction message Initial reception of the WAAS signal may take up to 20 minutes According to the FAA s Web site testing in Septemb...

Page 15: ...iscretion 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 The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should then be sent freight charges prepa...

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