Do not open the equipment
unless totally familiar with
electrical circuits and
service manual.
Only qualified personnel
should work inside the
equipment.
Turn off the power at the switchboard
before beginning the installation.
Fire or electrical shock can result if the
power is left on.
CAUTION
Observe the following compass safe
distances to prevent interference to a
magnetic compass:
Standard Steering
compass compass
Display
unit
Use the power cable supplied with the
installation materials.
Use of other power cables may cause fire
or damage the equipment.
Use the proper fuse.
Use of the wrong fuse may damage the
equipment.
0.70 m 0.45 m
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
ANTENNA UNIT GPA-017
DISPLAY UNIT
GP-7000
NMEA1 and NMEA2 ports:
Radar, autopilot, video sounder,
temperature indicator, etc.
Power Source
12-24 VDC
How to remove the hard cover
Place your thumbs at the center
of the cover, and then lift the cover
while pressing it with your thumbs.
PC/NMEA IN port:
PC, NMEA device, buzzer
: Standard
: Option
: User Supply
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EQUIPMENT LISTS
Standard supply
Name Type Code No. QtyRemarks
Display Unit GP-7000 — 1
GPA-017
Antenna Unit
Installation
Materials*
Accessories* FP20-01100 000-042-2391
Spare Parts* SP14-03201 004-371-9801
CP14-06400 000-041-1831
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* See packing list at back of this manual.
Optional equipment
Name Type Code No. Qty
GPS Antenna GPA-017S 000-040-541
CP20-01700 004-372-110 30 m, antenna cable extension Antenna Cable Set
CP20-01710 004-372-120 50 m, antenna cable extension
Right Angle Antenna
Base
L-angle Antenna
Base
Antenna Base for
Rail Mounting
Mast Mounting Kit CP20-01111 004-365-780
Cable Assy.
No.13-QA330 000-803-239
No.13-QA310 000-803-240
No.13-RC5160 000-806-114
MJ-A6SPF0012-050C000-154-053-106P – 6P, 5 m
MJ-A6SPF0012-100C000-154-037-106P – 6P, 10 m
MJ-A6SPF0003-050C000-154-054-106P, 5 m
MJ-A7SPF0007-050C000-154-028-10
For mounting antenna unit
For mounting antenna unit on a
mast
For connecting a PC, 5 m, with
7P connector
System also available
without antenna (for boats
which already have an
appropriate antenna)
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1. INSTALLATION
1.1 Display Unit
The display unit may be mounted on a desktop, overhead or flush mounted in a console.
Mounting considerations
Choose a mounting location for t he display unit considering the following points:
• Choose a location where the controls can be easily operated.
• Leave sufficient space around the unit to facilitate checking and maintenance. See the
outline drawing at the back of this manual for recommended maintenance space.
• Locate the unit out of direct sunlight because of heat that can build up inside the cabinet.
• The operating temperature range is -15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F).
• Locate the unit well away from exhaust gases and other active gases.
• The location should be well ventilated.
• Choose a location where shock and vibration are minimal.
• Be sure the mounting location is strong enough t o support the weight of the unit,
particularly in overhead mounting. If necessary r einforce the mounting location.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the display unit is placed too close to the compass.
Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent deviation to the compass.
Standard compass, 0.70 m, Steering compass, 0.45 m.
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Mounting
Desktop, overhead mounting
1. Fix the hanger to the mounting location with four self-tapping screws (5X20). See the
outline drawing on page D-1 for complete mounting dimensions.
2. Loosely screw the knob bolts into the display unit.
3. Set the display unit to the hanger and tighten the knob bolts.
4. Attach the hard cover to the display unit to protect the LCD.
FIXING
HOLE
Unit: mm
Display unit, mounting dimensions for desktop or overhead mounting
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Flush mounting
If the thickness of the console is 11-14 mm, use the washer
head screws (M4X20) supplied with the installation m aterials.
If it is thicker than those dimensions, the length of the screws
should be the thickness of the console plus 7.3 mm ±1.5 mm.
The length of the threaded portion t o be insert ed to the display
unit should not exceed 7 mm (B
≤7).
A: Thickness of console
1. Prepare a cutout in the mounting location using the template provided.
2. Fix the display unit with six washer head screws (M4X20) provided.
B
A
52 80 150
Service
Clearance
Mounting dimensions for flush mounting
Unit: mm
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1.2 Antenna Unit
Refer to the antenna unit outline dra wing at the back of this manual for mounting
instructions.
When selecting a mounting location consider the following points:
• Select a location out of the radar and Inm arsat beams. Those beams will obstruct or
prevent reception of the GPS satellite signal.
• There should be no interfering object within t he line-of-sight to the satellites. Objects
within line-of-sight to a satellite, for example, a mast, may block reception or prolong
acquisition time.
• Locate the antenna well away from t he antenna of a VHF radiotelephone to prevent
interference.
• Mount the antenna unit as high as possible. Mounting it this way keeps it free of
interfering objects and water spray, which can interrupt reception of GPS satellite signal if
the water freezes.
Note: If the antenna cable is to be passed through a hole in a bulkhe ad which is too small
to pass the connector, disassemble the connector with radio pincers an d a monkey
wrench. After passing the cable through the hole assemble the connector as below.
Washer
Clamping Nut
How to assemble the antenna connector
Gasket
Shield
Pin (Solder.)
Housing
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2. WIRING
The figure below shows the basic wiring scheme.
ANTENNA UNIT
GPA-017
FROM LEFT
PC/NMEA IN: PC, NMEA device, buzzer
NMEA 2: Radar, autopilot, video sounder,
temperature indicator, etc.
NMEA 1: Same as NMEA 2
Antenna Cable, 10 m
Ground
MJ-A15A3F0013-035-3A,
3.5 m
Black
Power
Source
Display unit, rear view
White
Shield
Power source
The power source is a 12-24 VDC battery. Be sure the power cable is tightly fastened to the
power source and the polarity (plus and minus) is correct. Connect the white lead to the
positive terminal(+) and the black lead to the negative terminal(-).
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Ground
Connect the ground wire to the boat ’s groundin g bus. If the unit is not grounded, noise may
result. If noise is a problem on an FRP vessel, fasten a ground plate of 20 cm X 30 cm to
the outside of the ship’s hull and connect the ground wire ther e.
Use a closed-type lug (
open-type lug (
).
) for the connection on the display unit. Do not use an
Antenna cable
Types of antenna cables
If a longer length of antenna cable is required, use the optional antenna cable set , which is
available in 30 and 50 m lengths.
Connection of antenna cable set on ant enna unit GPA-017S (option)
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Waterproofing the connector
If you are using the extension cable, connect the cable and then wrap the connector with
self-vulcanizing tape and then vinyl tape to waterproof it. Bind ends of vinyl tape with cable
ties (local supply) to prevent unraveling.
How to waterproof the connector
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How to attach N-P-8DFB connector (for extension cable kit)
Outer Sheath
Cover with heat-shrink tubing and heat.
Armor
30
Clamping
Nut
Dimensions in millimeters.
Inner Sheath Shield
50
Flat Washer
Gasket
(reddish
brown)
30
10
Clamp
Aluminum Foil
Remove outer sheath and armor by the dimensions
shown left.
Expose inner sheath and shield by the dimensions
shown left.
Cut off insulator and core by 10 mm.
Twist shield end.
Slip on clamping nut, flat washer, gasket and clamp
as shown left.
Fold back shield over clamp and trim.
Trim shield here.
Trim aluminum
tape foil here.
Clamping Nut
Solder through
the hole.
Insulator
5
Pin
Washer 2
Spacer
Housing
Cut aluminum foil at four places, 90° from one
another.
Fold back aluminum foil onto shield and trim.
Remove insulator up to edge of washer 2.
Expose the core by 5 mm.
Slip the pin onto the conductor. Solder them together
through the hole on the pin.
Insert the spacer and housing. Screw the clamping
nut into the housing.
(Tighten by turning the clamping nut. Do not tighten
by turning the housing.)
How to attach N-P-8DFB connector
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3. ADJUSTMENTS
This chapter shows you how to adjust your unit, from the menu. When choosing item or
option from the menu, you may use the [ENTER] knob or the CursorPad ( ). For sake of
brevity the descriptions contained herein use the [ENTER] knob.
3.1 Choosing Position Data Source
If you intend to use a position data from a source other than the internal GPS receiver
follow the procedure below. Otherwise, go to paragraph 3.2.
1. Press the [MENU] key to show the menu bar.
Menu Bar
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose ADVANCED from the menu bar and then push the
[ENTER] knob.
GENERAL PLOTTER MAP ALARMS ADVANCED INFO FIND
Menu bar
FIX
NAVIGATE
COMPASS
INPUT/OUTPUT
EXT NMEA
GPS SIMULATION
ECHO SOUNDER SIMULATION On
SYSTEM UPDATE
ADVANCED menu
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3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose INPUT/OUTPUT and then push the [ENTER] knob.
5. Do one of the following depending on item selected.
Input
a) Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose appropriate option and then push the [ENTER] knob.
Below is the meaning of the NMEA options. “C-COM” is for connection of a GSM modem.
For details about the GSM modem, see its owner’s manual.
NMEA-0183 4800-N81-N
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Data format
2 Baud rate: 1200, 4800, 9600(bps)
3 Parity: N (No parity) or O (Odd parity)
4 Character length (8)
5 Stop bit: 1 or 2
6 X-On/Off (non)
Description of NMEA options
b) Press ◄ to close the window.
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Output
a) Rotat e the [ENTER] knob to choose appropriate option and then push the [ENTER]
knob.
Off
On
b) Rotat e the [ENTER] knob to choose Off or On as appropriate and then push the
[ENTER] knob followed by ◄.
6. Repeat step 5 to set up other ports.
7. Press the [MENU] key to close all open windows and erase the menu bar.
I/O format
Input
Output
Port I/O format Data sentence Remarks
NMEA 1,
NMEA 2
PC/NMEA IN RS232, and IEC
NMEA 1,
NMEA 2
PC/NMEA IN RS232
IEC-61 162-1,
NMEA-0183
Ver. 1.5/2.0/3.0
and NMEA above
IEC-61 162-1,
NMEA-0183
Ver. 1.5/2.0/3.0
See table below.
For NMEA IN, see
table below.
GLL, VTG, BWR, DBT,
DPT, MTW, VHW,
WCV , AP A, APB,
HDG, BOD, XTE,
RMA, RMB, RMC,
GGA, HSC, WPL,
RTE, TLL, AAM, GTD,
MW V, ZDA
BWR: Rhumb line
Input data, sentence priority
Data Sentence priority order Remarks
Speed thru water VHW
True heading HDT, HDG, HDM
Magnetic heading HDT, HDG, HDM
Target position TLL
Radiotelephone target
position
Waypoint data RMB
Depth DPT, DBT
Water temperature MTW
Wind current, speed MWV
DSC
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3.3 Calibrating NMEA Depth, Speed and Water
Temperature Data
NMEA speed, depth and water temperature data may be corrected from the GP-7000 if they
cannot be done from the equipment that outputs the data. Enter a minus value if the actual
value is lower than the NMEA data, or a plus value if the actual value is higher than the
NMEA data. For example, if the actual water temperature is 20° and the water temperature
data output by the sensor is 17°, enter +3(°).
1. Press the [MENU] key to show the menu bar.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose ADVANCED f r om the menu bar and then push the
[ENTER] knob.
3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose EXT NMEA and then push the [ENTER] knob.
DRAFT SETUP+00.0 Ft
SPEED CALIBRATION +00 %
TEMP CALIBRATION+00.00 F
EXT NMEA menu
4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose appropriate it em.
DRAFT SETUP: Enter ship’s draft to get NMEA depth from sea surface (instead of
transducer).
SPEED CALIBRATION: Enter offset in percentage points to correct NMEA speed
indication.
TEMP CALIBRATION: Enter offset to correct NMEA water temperature indication.
5. Push the [ENTER] knob. The cursor is selecting the plus sign (or minus sign). If it is
necessary to switch from plus to minus or vice versa, rotate the [ E NTER] knob to
choose plus or minus and then push the [ENTER] knob. If not necessary, go to step 6.
6. Push the [ENTER] knob, rotate the [ENTER] knob to set digit and then push the
[ENTER] knob. To clear a line of data, press the [CLR FLD] soft key, which is the third
key from the left of the keys below the screen.
8. Press the [SAVE] soft key, which is the fourth key from the left of the keys below the
screen.
9. If necessary, repeat step 4-8 to choose and set another calibration item.
10. Press the [ MENU] key to close all open windows and erase the menu bar.
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3.4 Waypoint, Route Format
You may transfer waypoint and route data to another GP-7000 series unit or a PC in
Standard or Furuno format, via the NMEA1 port, NMEA2 port or PC NMEA IN port.
1. Press the [MENU] key to show the menu bar.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose ADVANCED from the menu bar and then push the
[ENTER] knob.
3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose INPUT/OUTPUT and then push the [ENTER] knob.
4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose WPL/RTE FORMAT and then push the [ENTER]
knob.
Standard
Furuno
5. Choose Furuno or Standard as appropriate and then press then push the [ENTER]
knob.
Standard: NMEA format WPL and RTE sentences are output when “SEND” is executed
to transfer waypoint list or route list.
Furuno: Furuno format WPL and RTE sentences are output when “SEND” is executed
to transfer waypoint list or route list. Waypoint color, shape and comment data are sent.
6. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
3.5 External Event Format
If the equipment is equipped with an external event switch you may choose what mark is
inscribed on the screen when the switch is pressed. For connection of an external event
switch, see the interconnection diagram.
1. Press the [MENU] key to show the menu bar.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose ADVANCED from the menu bar and then push the
[ENTER] knob.
3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose INPUT/OUTPUT and then push the [ENTER] knob.
4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose EXTERNAL EVENT and then push the [ENTER]
knob.
Off
WPT
MOB
5. Choose Off, WPT or MOB as appropriate and then push the [ENTER] knob.
Off: No event switch is connected.
WPT: Waypoint is registered at ship’s position if the cursor is not displayed, or at cursor
position if the cursor is displayed.
MOB: MOB is registered at ship’s position.
6. Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.
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3.6 C-link (primary and secondary stations)
The C-link feature, available when several GP-7000 series units are interconnected via
NMEA ports or PC/NMEA IN ports (see the illustration below), lets you duplicate on
secondary stations the destination set at the primary station. With this feature active
destination may only be set from the primary station.
Primary station
GP-7000
series
Secondary station
GP-7000
series
NMEA1
NMEA2
PC/NMEA IN
NMEA1
NMEA2
PC/NMEA IN
Secondary station
GP-7000
series
PC/NMEA IN
Secondary station
GP-7000
series
PC/NMEA IN
NMEA1
NMEA2
NMEA1
NMEA2
*
*
*: Either port
**: Either port
**
**
Note: Secondary stations cannot
be connected to one another.
1. Press the [MENU] key to show the menu bar.
2. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose ADVANCED from the menu bar and then push the
[ENTER] knob.
3. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose INPUT/OUTPUT and then push the [ENTER] knob.
4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to choose C-LINK and then push the [ENTER] knob.
Secondary Station
Primary Station
Off
5. Choose Secondary Station, Primary Station or Off as appropriate and then push the
[ENTER] knob.
Secondary Station: This unit is designated as the secondary station. Destination
cannot be set or changed from the secondary station.
Primary Statio n: This unit is designated as the primary station.
Off: C-link feature is turned off.
Note: When three or more units are installed, designate only one unit as the primary
station. All other units should be designated as secondary stations. If you
designate two units as primary units, the message “Both chart plotters are set as
Primary station” appears and the buzzer sounds.