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GMR™ 600/1200 Series Radar Installation Instructions

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600/1200 Series Radar Installation Instructions

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Before installing your GMR 600/1200 series radar, conrm that the package contains the items listed on the box. If any parts are missing,

contact your Garmin dealer immediately.

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

The selected radar mounting location must be able to hold the weight of the radar and withstand any inertial forces.

The radar 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 radar to perform work on the radar assembly or associated equipment. Electromagnetic energy is harmful.

When the radar is transmitting, do not look directly at the antenna at close range, because the eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to

electromagnetic energy.

When drilling or cutting, always check the opposite side of the drilling or cutting surface.

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a

photocopy, in a safe place.

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while installing your GMR 600/1200 series radar. In the USA, go to www.garmin

.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.

In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click  for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by

phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.

Needed Tools

For Installing the Radar:

#2 Phillips screwdriver

5 mm Allen wrench

Drill and drill bits

Wrench and socket set

For Installing the Optional Field-Installable RJ-45 Network Connector:

Knife

Pliers

15 mm wrench

AMP modular-plug hand tool and die set or compatible equivalent

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May, 2009 190-01067-02 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

Summary of content (12 pages)

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GMR™ 600/1200 Series Radar Installation Instructions Properly install your GMR 600/1200 series radar according to the following instructions. If you experience difficulty installing the chartplotter, seek the assistance of a professional installer, or contact Garmin® Product Support. Before installing your GMR 600/1200 series radar, confirm that the package contains the items listed on the box. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.
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Selecting a Location When selecting a location to install the GMR 600/1200 series radar, consider the following: • An ideal mounting location is high above the keel line of the ship with a minimal part of the 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 farther the radar can detect targets.
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Installing the Mounting Studs and Seals 1. Remove the hatch on the front of pedestal by loosening the screw and lifting the hatch off of the hinges as shown in Figure 1. 2. Use a 5 mm Allen wrench, to install the M10 x 71 mounting studs (Figure 2) in the pedestal matching the hole pattern that was selected. Tighten the mounting studs until they bottom out in the pedestal. Do not overtighten the studs to avoid damaging the pedestal. The mounting studs have a thread-locking patch applied at the factory.
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Mounting the Antenna 1. Remove the protective cover from the pedestal wave guide. 2. Verify that the antenna wave guide is aligned with the pedestal wave guide. Slide the antenna onto the pedestal. Align the 3. Secure the antenna to the pedestal using the 8 mm hex bolts and waveguide faces spring washers. The 8 mm bolts should be torqued to 70 lbf-in (6 lbf-ft) (.81 kgf-m).
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To install the cable assembly: 1. Align the notch and locking ring on the power cable to the power connector. Press the 2-pin power cable to the power connector. Tighten the power-cable locking ring clockwise until it is firmly sealed.. 2. Press the RJ-45 marine network cable to the RJ-45 socket. Tighten the RJ-45 locking ring clockwise until it is firmly sealed. 3.
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Connecting the Radar to the Garmin Marine Network For a 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 (including a chartplotter, radar, a GMS 10, etc.), attach the RJ-45 marine network cable to an open RJ-45 socket on the GMS 10 network expander. Tighten the RJ-45 locking ring clockwise until it is firmly sealed.
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Configuring the Radar After you install the radar, you must prepare the chartplotter or the Garmin Marine network to properly use the radar. 1. Update the chartplotter or Garmin Marine Network software. 2. Enter the radar antenna size. 3. Set the Front of Boat Offset if necessary.
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Installing the Field-Installable RJ-45 Network Connector (Optional) A field-installable RJ-45 network connector is provided for you to create a network cable that is the correct length for your installation. ➊ O-Ring ➋ RJ-45 modular plug ➌ Ethernet cable termination ➌ Copper tape strip (not shown) ➊ ➋ Preparing the Network Cable 1. Cleanly cut your Ethernet cable to the desired length. Retain the cut RJ-45 connector for Step 4. 2.
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Installing the Network Connector 1. Keeping the wires in proper sequence, insert them into the modular plug until the ends bottom out inside the plug. Visually inspect the wires to verify proper order before continuing. If any wires are not in the correct position, remove the plug and rearrange the wires. 2. Using an AMP Modular Plug Hand Tool and Die Set (or compatible equivalent), crimp the plug onto the wires following the recommended procedure of the crimp-tool manufacturer. 3.
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Unit Dimensions 17 11/32 in. (440.8 mm) 7 7/8 in. (200 mm) 5 29/32 in. (150 mm) 5 33/64 in. (140 mm) L 10 7 7/8 in. (200 mm) 12 11/32 in. (313.5 mm) 12 7/8 in. (326.8 mm) Model L GMR 604/1204 51 19/32 in. (1310 mm) GMR 606/1206 75 45/64 in.
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Specifications Pedestal (Physical) Weight: 42 lb. (19 kg) Power Cable: 49 ft. 2 35/64 in. (15 m) long Network Cable: 49 ft. 2 35/64 in. (15 m) long 600 Series Transmit Power: 6 kW Transmitter Frequency: 9410 ±30 MHz Input Voltage: 10–40 Vdc (with the Voltage Converter Unit) Typical Input Power: 55 W Input Power (100 kn wind): 145 W max Range/Pulse Width/PRF (nm/nsec/Hz): 0.125 – 0.5/75/3980 0.750 - 1/185/3975 1.5/235/3200 2.0/283/2750 3.0/370/1970 4.0/440/1736 6.
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