Garmin GPS 17 installation guide

GPS 17

GPS receiver/antenna

installation guide

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on
the bottom of the antenna). Keep your original sales receipt in a safe
place or attach a photocopy.

Serial Number: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Introduction .............................................................i

Specifications ........................................................

1

Mounting the Receiver ..........................................2

Mounting Location Tips ..............................................3

Routing the Cable ....................................................... 5

Wiring the GPS 17 .................................................6

Contact Information

If you should encounter any difficulty while using your GPS 17, or
if you have any questions, in the U.S.A. contact Garmin
Support by phone: [phone] or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, 8
AM–5 PM Central Time; or by e-mail at [e-mail].

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.

Complete information concerning NMEA & RTCM formats and
sentences is available for purchase at:

National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)
PO Box 3435, New Bern, NC 28564-3435, USA
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone] www.nmea.org

Radio Technical Commission For Maritime Services (RTCM)
1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314-2480, USA
Info line 703/684.4481 Fax. [phone] www.rtcm.org

GPS 17 Installation Guide i

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Product

Wire Color Code .........................................................6

Wiring Diagrams .........................................................7

Using the GPS 17 ................................................10

First Time Fix ............................................................ 10

Limited Warranty ...................................................... 11

This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury
or property damage. It may also be used without the symbol to alert
you to avoid unsafe practices.

INTRODUCTION

Warning

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations
could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or
serious injury.

When navigating, carefully compare information received from the
GPS 17 to all available navigation sources, including information
from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always
resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing
navigation.

WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like
additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.

Use an electronic chart in conjunction with the GPS 17 only to
facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government charts.
Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all
information needed to navigate safely.

Caution

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations
may result in injury or property damage.

Use the GPS 17 only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use
the GPS 17 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of
direction, distance, location, or topography. This product should
not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation.

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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United
States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy
and maintenance. The government’s system is subject to changes
which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS
equipment, including the GPS 17. Although the GPS 17 is a
precision navigation device, any navigation device can be misused
or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Characteristics

Size: 3.58” (91.0 mm) diameter, 3.60” (91.5 mm) high

Weight

:

GPS 17 only: 7.1 oz (201 g)

With 30 foot cable: 16.8 oz (465 g)

With pole mount adapter & cable: 18.2 oz (516 grams)

Pole mount adapter alone: 1.4 oz (40 grams)

Cable alone: 9.7 oz (275 g)

Cable: White PVC-jacketed, 30 foot, foil-shielded,
8-conductor 28 AWG with JST connector termination

Color: White with blue logos

Case Material: Polycarbonate thermoplastic that is

waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 level (immersion in 1 meter
of water for 30 minutes).

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Thread Specifications: Standard one-inch, 14 threads-per­inch

Electrical Characteristics

Input Voltage: 8.0 VDC to 40 VDC unregulated

Input Current: 60 mA @ 8 VDC; 40 mA @ 12 VDC; 15

mA @ 40 VDC

Standby Current

GPS Receiver Sensitivity: -165 dBW minimum

: <1.0 mA

Environmental Characteristics

Operating Temperature: -30°C to +80°C

Storage Temperature

For more specifications, refer to the GPS 16/17 Technical
Specifications located on the Garmin Web site.

: -40°C to +90°C