Faria Instruments GPS100 User Manual

Owners’s Manual

GPS100 Antenna

IS0216

rev. A ecr#5186 02/2005

FCC Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation. 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 or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help

A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports

Important

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the antenna in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal
injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.

Global Positioning System: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US government which is solely
responsible for its operation, accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the
accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment anywhere in the world.

Installation: If installation is not correct, the unit can not perform at its designed potential. If in doubt, consult your Faria
dealer. Ensure that any holes made are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat’s structure. If in doubt, consult
a qualified boat builder.

FARIA MARINE INSTRUMENTS, USA DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT
MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.

Governing language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user guides and other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from, another language (Translation). In the event of any
conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the
official version of the Documentation.

1 Introduction

This installation manual describes how to install Faria’s GPS100 antenna using two methods:
surface mounting and pole mounting.

What comes with your GPS 100 antenna

GPS 100: includes 10 m (32.8 ft)
cable or

This installation guide

For surface mounting:

Gas k e t (do u b l e s a s moun t i n g
template)

4 threaded rods: thread M4 x 40 mm
(2")

4 washers
4 nuts

For pole mounting:

Pole mount adaptor
4 screws

Also available:

GPS 100: 10 m (32.8 ft) extension

cable

GPS 100