Garmin GC 12 Installation manual

GC™ 12

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Mounting Considerations

You can mount the camera upside-down or sideways. You can reverse the camera image to use in rearview mode. See your chartplotter owner's manual for instructions.

You should mount the camera in a location where it is

• not an obstacle in doorways or walkways.

• not exposed to extreme temperatures.

• not exposed to gas or oil.

• not exposed to radioactivity.

• not facing into direct sunlight or a direct reflection of sunlight.

Tools Needed

• 1 A fuse or circuit breaker

• Drill and 2 mm (1/16 in.) drill bit

Mounting the Camera

Secure the template to the mounting location.

You can add up to four cameras to one encoder and up to two encoders to the Garmin Marine Network.

NOTE: To reduce the possibility of interference, you can install a composite video ground loop isolator (not included) between the camera and any chartplotters that do not have isolated power grounds.

Installation Diagram

GC 12

1 A fuse or circuit breaker (not included)

12 Vdc power source

BNC to BNC coaxial video cable (not included)

Compatible Garmin chartplotter

Composite video ground loop isolator (not included)

Using a 2 mm (1/16 in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.

Adjust the dome base to the correct orientation for your

desired camera tilt. Secure the dome base to the mounting location using the

included tapping screws . Insert the camera into the dome base.

Secure the set screws into the dome front using the

included wrench.

Installation Considerations

You must connect the camera power wire to the battery through a 1 A fuse or circuit breaker. If you do not use a fuse or circuit breaker, the camera can malfunction.

Some Garmin® GPSMAP® chartplotters have a built-in CVBS video encoder. Video from the camera or cameras appears on all chartplotters on the network when plugged into a single CVBS IN port. Go to garmin.com/gc12 for a list of compatible GPSMAP chartplotters.

If you want to use more than one camera or the chartplotter does not have a CVBS IN port, you must use an encoder.

Installation With Encoder Diagram

You can add more than one camera to your network when you use an encoder.

GC 12

1 A fuse or circuit breaker (required, not included)

12 Vdc power source

BNC to BNC coaxial video cable (not included)

Network cable

Power-over-Ethernet isolation coupler (GPN 010-10580-10)

Garmin Marine Network cable

Axis® Q7424 Encoder (optional/not included)

Compatible Garmin chartplotter

Composite video ground loop isolator (not included)

You must connect the camera power wire to the battery through a 1 A fuse or

circuit breaker. If you omit a fuse or circuit breaker, the camera can malfunction.

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Troubleshooting

Video Does Not Appear on the Chartplotter Screen

• Verify all cables are firmly connected.

• Verify the video cable is connected to the camera video output port.

Image on the Chartplotter Screen is Dim or Dark

• Verify the lens is clean. If necessary, wipe the lens with a soft, clean cloth.

• If the camera is exposed to too much direct light, change the camera position or location.

• Adjust the contrast on your chartplotter. See your chartplotter manual for instructions.

Image on the Chartplotter Screen Flickers

• Verify the camera points away from the sun.

• Adjust the contrast on your chartplotter. See your chartplotter manual for instructions.

Camera is Not Working and the Surface is Hot

• Verify the camera is connected to an appropriate power source.

Video Image Includes Scrolling Bars on the Chartplotter Screen

• Verify all cables are firmly connected.

• Install a composite video ground loop isolator (not included) between the camera and any chartplotter that does not have an isolated power ground.

Specifications

Dimensions (W x H) 50.5 x 44.3 mm (2 x 1 3/4 in.)

Weight 205 g (7.23 oz)

Operating temperature From -10 to 50°C (from 14 to 122°F)

Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7

Operating current 12 Vdc

IR off: 80 mA IR on: 170 mA

Storage temperature From -15 to 60°C (from 5 to 140°F)

Power input From 9 to 18 Vdc

Compass-safe distance 155 mm (6.125 in.)

Viewing angle Vertical: 52 degrees

Horizontal: 69 degrees

IR distance 10 m (33 ft.)

Video output 1.0Vp-p composite 75 Ω composite

Resolution PAL

Effective pixels Vertical: 582

Horizontal: 976

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Axis® is a registered trademark of Axis AB.

The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min.

For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.

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