Garmin 24 xHD, 18 User Manual

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GMR™ 18/24 xHD Installation

Instructions

You can operate this device only with radar-compatible Garmin devices or through a Garmin Marine Network. See your Garmin dealer or go to www.garmin.com for more details.

Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.

Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.

Select Download next to “Garmin Marine Network with SD

card.” Read and agree to the terms.

Select Download.

Select Run.

Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select

Next > Finish.

Important Safety Information

WARNING

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

The radar transmits electromagnetic energy. Ensure that the radar is installed according to the recommendations in these instructions and that all personnel are clear of the path of the radar beam before transmitting. When properly installed and operated, the use of this radar conforms to the requirements of ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

When the radar is transmitting, do not look directly at the antenna at close range; eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy.

When connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In addition, connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse in place will void the product warranty.

CAUTION

This device should be used only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the device for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography.

Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, or sanding.

NOTICE

When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface.

Registering Your Device

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.

Contacting Garmin Product Support

• Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information.

• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.

• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.

• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the software, you must obtain a software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card.

Turn on the chartplotter.

Insert the memory card into the card slot.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Wait several minutes while the software update process

completes. The device returns to normal operation after the software

update process is complete. Remove the memory card.

Mounting Considerations

To complete the installation, you need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts. These items are available at most marine dealers.

• It is highly recommended that the device is mounted out of range of personnel, with the horizontal beam width above head height.

IEC 60936-1, clause 3-27.1, states maximum distances from the antenna at which radio frequency (RF) levels can be expected:

◦ 18 xHD

◦ 100 W/m squared = 91 cm (36 in.) ◦ 10 W/m squared = 289 cm (114 in.)

◦ 24 xHD

◦ 100 W/m squared = 108 cm (43 in.) ◦ 10 W/m squared = 343 cm (135 in.)

• The device should be mounted high above the ship’s keel line with minimal blockage between the vessel and the radar beam. Obstructions may cause blind and shadow sectors, or generate false echoes. The higher the installation position, the farther the radome can detect targets.

• The device should be mounted on a flat surface or a platform that is parallel to the vessel's water line and is sturdy enough to support the device's weight. The weight for each model is listed in the product specifications.

• Most radar beams spread vertically 12.5° above À and 12.5° below Á the radome's radiating element. On vessels with higher bow angles at cruise speed, the installation angle can be lowered to point the beam slightly downward to the waterline while at rest. Use shims if necessary.

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card

The device may contain a software-update memory card. If so, follow the instructions provided with the card. If a software update memory card is not included, you must copy the software update to a memory card.

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• The radome has two mounting options when installed on a standard marine mount. One mounting option is closer to the center of the radome Â, and the second option is offset towards the back Ã to move the radar further away from the mast.

• The device should be mounted away from heat sources such as smoke stacks and lights.

• The device should be mounted at a different level than horizontal spreaders and mast crosstrees.

• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the device should not be mounted closer to a compass than the compass-safe distance value listed in the product specifications.

• Other electronics and cables should be mounted more than 2 m (6 ½ ft.) from the radar beam path.

• GPS antennas should be either above or below the radar beam path.

• The device should be mounted at least 1 m (40 in.) from any transmitting equipment.

• The device should be mounted at least 1 m (40 in.) away from cables carrying radio signals such as VHF radios, cables, and antennas.

For Single Side Band (SSB) radios, increase the distance to 2 m (6 ½ ft.).

• The power cable should be installed as close to the battery source as possible. ◦ If is necessary to extend the power cable, the appropriate

gauge of wire must be used as directed in these instructions.

◦ Incorrectly extended runs of cable may cause the radar to

malfunction due to insufficient power transmission.

Mounting the Radar

Before you mount the radar, you must review the mounting location considerations and select a mounting location.

NOTE: The supplied M8 x 1.25 x 60 threaded rods can be used on mounting thicknesses of 5 to 30 mm (3/16 to 1 3/16 in.) (recommended). For surfaces over 30 mm (1 3/16 in.), use longer threaded rods.

If you are not installing the device on a pre-drilled Garmin-

compatible radar mount, use the included mounting template to drill four 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) mounting holes.

Install the locking ring and o-ring on the end of the Garmin

Marine Network cable. Connect the power cable to the power port À and the

network cable to the network port Á.

Cable Considerations

It may be necessary to drill 31.7 mm (1 ¼ in.) holes for routing the power or network cable. The provided rubber cable grommet can be used to cover a cable installation hole.

• The grommet does NOT provide a waterproof seal. To make the grommet waterproof, marine sealant must be applied.

• Additional cable grommets can be purchased from Garmin or a Garmin dealer.

When installing the power and network cables, you should observe these considerations.

• Cutting the Garmin Marine Network cable is not recommended, but a field install kit can be purchased from Garmin or a Garmin dealer if cutting the network cable is necessary.

• To ensure safety, appropriate tie-wraps, fasteners, and sealant should be used to secure the cable along the route and through any bulkheads or the deck.

• Cables should not be run near moving objects and high-heat sources or through doorways and bilges.

• To avoid interference with other equipment, power and network cables should not be run next to or parallel to other cables, such as radio antenna lines or power cables. If this is not possible, the cables should be shielded with metal conduit or a form of EMI shielding.

Press the cables into any of the guide grooves Â on the

bottom of the case, and secure them using a cable holddown plate Ã.

The cables should be bent or twisted as little as possible. Position the radome on the mounting surface with the

triangular mark on the case aligned to the front of the vessel. Apply the included anti-seize compound to the threads of the

four M8 x 1.25 x 60 threaded rods. Insert the four threaded rods into the mounting holes on the

bottom of the radome. Up to 50 mm (2 in.) of the threaded rods may extend below

the radome. Apply a bead of marine sealant on the mounting surface

around each mounting hole. Fasten the radome Ä to the mounting surface Å using the

threaded rods Æ, flat washers Ç, spring washers È, and hex nuts É.

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Using a torque wrench, tighten the nuts from 13.7 to 18.6 N-

m (10 to 14 lbf-in.) of force.

Connecting the Power Cable

WARNING

Route the power cable from the device to the power source.

Connect the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal, and

connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal. If you have not already done so, connect the power cable to

the device by turning the locking ring clockwise.

Power Cable Extensions

Connecting the power cable directly to the battery is recommended. If it is necessary to extend the cable, the appropriate gauge of wire must be used for the length of the extension.

Distance Wire Gauge

2 m (6.5 ft.) 16 AWG (1.31 mm²)

4 m (13 ft.) 14 AWG (2.08 mm²)

6 m (19 ft.) 12 AWG (3.31 mm²)

Connecting to a Device or to the Marine Network

You can connect the radar either directly to a radar-compatible Garmin device or to a Garmin Marine Network to share radar information with all connected devices.

NOTE: Not all Garmin devices are compatible with the Garmin Marine Network. See the installation instructions or owner's manual provided with your device for more information.

Route the network cable to your compatible Garmin device.

If you have not already done so, install the locking rings and

o-rings on the end of the network cable. Select an option:

• If the Garmin device is not compatible with the Garmin

Marine Network, connect the network cable to the port labeled RADAR.

• If the device is compatible with the Garmin Marine Network, connect the network cable to the port labeled NETWORK.

Radar Operation

All functions of the Garmin radome are controlled with your Garmin chartplotter. See the Radar section of your chartplotter's manual for operating instructions. To download the latest manual, go to www.garmin.com/support/.

Measuring the Potential Front-of-Boat Offset

The front-of-boat offset compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat, if the radar scanner does not align with the bow-stern axis.

Using a magnetic compass, take an optical bearing of a

stationary target located within viewable range. Measure the target bearing on the radar.

If the bearing deviation is more than +/- 1°, set the front-of-

boat offset.

Setting the Front-of-Boat Offset

Before you can set the front-of-boat offset, you must measure the potential front-of-boat offset.

The front-of-boat offset setting configured for use in one radar mode is applied to every other radar mode and to the Radar overlay.

Select Up or Down to adjust the offset.

Specifications

Specification Measurement

GMR 18 xHD weight 7.7 kg (16.95 lb.)

GMR 24 xHD weight 9.5 kg (20.9 lb.)

Temperature range -15 to 70°C (5 to 158°F)

Case material Thermoplastic resin

Default antenna rotation speed 48 RPM

Alternative antenna rotation speed 24 RPM

Power input source 10.5 to 35 Vdc, 3.5 A

Power output 4 kW peak

RF transmit frequency 9410 MHz nominal

Compass-safe distance 1 m (3.28 ft.)

GMR 18 xHD beam width 3.7°

GMR 24 xHD beam width 5.2°

Maximum range 48 nm

Minimum range 20 m (66 ft.)

Range discrimination 16 m (52.5 ft.)

Range scales 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 3,

Detailed Dimensions

Item GMR 18 xHD GMR 24 xHD

Length 508.2 mm (20 in.) 645.4 mm (25 7/16 in.)

(width) 504.7 mm (19 7/8 in.) 642.5 mm (25 5/16 in.)

(height) 248.3 mm (9 ¾ in.) 250.3 mm (9 7/8 in.)

4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 36, 48 nm

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Item GMR 18 xHD GMR 24 xHD

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233 mm (9 3/16 in.) 233 mm (9 3/16 in.)

176.7 mm (6 15/16 in.) 245.4 mm (9 11/16 in.)

141.5 mm (5 9/16 in.) 141.5 mm (5 9/16 in.)

190 mm (7 ½ in.) 258.5 mm (10 3/16 in.)

139.2 mm (5 ½ in.) 207.7 mm (8 3/16 in.)

141.5 mm (5 9/16 in.) 141.5 mm (5 9/16 in.)

227.5 mm (8 15/16 in.) 296.2 mm (9 11/16 in.)

Status LED Color and Activity

Solid red The radar is getting ready for use.

Flashing green The radar is operating properly.

Flashing orange The radar software is being updated.

Flashing red The radar has encountered an error. Contact

Radar Status

Garmin product support for assistance.

Installation Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Causes

The radar does not power on (no status LED).

The radar is not available on the Garmin device or on devices connected to the Garmin Marine Network.

The status LED is located on the product label, and can help troubleshoot installation problems.

Garmin International, Inc.

1200 East 151st Street

Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park

Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK

Garmin Corporation

No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist.

New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

• The power cable may not be connected correctly to the device or to the battery. Check all connections.

• The inline fuse may have blown. Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.

• The wire gauge used to extend the power cable may be too small for the length of the extension. Check the table provided in the Power Cable Extensions section of these instructions to make sure the correct wire gauge is used.

• The device software may not be up-to-date. Update the software on the device or on the Garmin Marine Network.

• The network cable may not be connected correctly to the device or to the Garmin Marine Network. Check all connections.

• If a field-installable network connector was used, it may have been installed improperly. Check the connector.

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