Eagle EGC-12w Installation Instructions

Pub. 988-0148-371

EGC-12w

GPS Module

Installation Instructions

This package contains an EGC-12w GPS antenna/receiver module with the parts needed for mounting the module on a flat surface or pole. A magnet is included for temporary mounting on any ferrous metal surface.

This module is compatible with the following Eagle products: FishElite 320, SeaCharter 320DF and IntelliMap 320. The module can also send and receive NMEA data to a personal computer or any other NMEA-compatible device with RS-232 I/O.

Tools required for installation are: wire pliers, flat screwdriver, drill, 1" drill bit and 3/16" drill bit.

The EGC-12w GPS module contains a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver. The module attaches directly to Eagle products that display GPS position information. It has a gray connector on the end of the cable. The module requires 9 to 20 volts DC power which is supplied by the equipment it's attached to.

This GPS module can be mounted on any flat surface, provided there is access behind the mounting surface for the screws. The supplied magnet allows the module to be easily used on cars or off-road vehicles. The pole mount adapter lets you mount the antenna on a pole or swivel mount that uses standard marine 1" - 14 threads.

The EGC-12w has a short cable with a gray connector on the end. A 25foot extension cable is supplied with this model. The extension cable has a male connector on one end and a female connector on the other. Be sure to install the cable with the female connector at the antenna.

GPS MODULE INSTALLATION Surface Mount

The GPS module can be easily installed on any flat surface that is at least 90 mm (3-1/2") wide. Be sure that a clear, unobstructed view of the sky is available at the selected location. GPS signals travel "line-of- sight" at very high frequencies, so nearly anything blocking the antenna can stop the unit from finding a satellite.

Caution:

Do not mount in line with a radar antenna. Radar radiates high energy signals that can interfere with GPS signal reception.

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EGC-12w Module, bottom view (left) and top view (right).

Once you’ve determined the mounting location, use the template on page 3 to drill the screw holes. The screws supplied with this unit are 4 mm x 30 mm (about 1-1/8" long). Drill 4.75 mm (3/16") holes for the mounting screws.

If you need to route the cable through the mounting surface, you’ll need to drill a 25 mm (1") hole for the cable's connector. There is a notch in the antenna housing that allows the cable to pass through to the outside, if desired, instead of routing it through the mounting surface.

After drilling the holes, pass the O-ring over the cable and press it into the groove on the bottom of the antenna housing. Now attach the antenna to the mounting surface, using 4 mm screws and the supplied lock washers. Route the cable and the GPS module installation is finished.

Magnet Mount

A magnet lets you temporarily mount the GPS module on any ferrous metal surface (such as a car). To use the magnet, simply peel the backing off the magnet's adhesive coating and press the magnet to the bottom of the antenna housing. The module is ready for use.

Magnet

Under side view showing magnet.

Pole Mount

The GPS module attaches to the pole mount adapter with the supplied 4 mm screws. You can route the cable through the slot in the side of the module and down the side of the pole. Or, you can pass it down through the

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