Humminbird 532162-1_B Installation Manual

GPS + COMPASS SENSOR

GPS + COMPASS SENSOR

INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLATION GUIDE

532162-1_B

THANK YOU!

Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, the #1 name in fishfinders.
Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing
top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird
accessory is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest
marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird
accessory does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy ­free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a
reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete details, see
the separate warranty card included with your accessory. We
encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get
full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird
product.

Contact Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our Web site
at humminbird.com.

WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational
aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal
injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may change too
quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat
at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged
objects.

WARNING! The electronic chart in your Humminbird unit is an
aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized
government charts, not to replace them. Only official
government charts and notices to mariners contain all of the
current information needed for the safety of navigation, and
the captain is responsible for their prudent use.

WARNING! Compass Safe Distance: Do NOT install the GPS +
Compass Sensor near ferrous metals or near anything that
may create a magnetic field or interference. The Sensor must
be installed at least 3 feet (1 m) from other magnetic or
ferrous materials on the boat.

WARNING! Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files
(waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, recordings, etc.) that may occur
due to direct or indirect damage to the unit’s hardware or software.
It is important to back up your control head’s data files periodically.
Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the
unit’s defaults or updating the software. See your Humminbird
online account at humminbird.com and the operations manual on
your Humminbird Manual CD for details.

WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should
only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any
modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original
equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the
warranty.

WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.

NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate
purchase, and some features are only available on international
models. Every effort has been made to clearly identify those
features. Please read the manual carefully in order to understand
the full capabilities of your model.

NOTE: The illustrations in this manual may not look the same as
your product, but your unit will function in the same way.

NOTE: To purchase accessories for your control head, visit our Web
site at humminbird.com or contact Customer Service at

1-800-633-1468.

NOTE: The procedures and features described in this manual are

subject to change without notice. This manual was written in
English and may have been translated to another language.
Humminbird is not responsible for incorrect translations or
discrepancies between documents.

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operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental
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or distributor from which your product was purchased.

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or part of a system in a vessel may be considered beyond the scope of
Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27
January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Products sold in the
U.S. are not intended for use in the international market.
Humminbird international units provide international features and
are designed to meet country and regional regulations.
Languages, maps, time zones, units of measurement, and
warranty are examples of features that are customized for
Humminbird international units purchased through our authorized
international distributors.

To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit
our Web site at humminbird.com or contact Customer Service at
[phone].

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© 2013 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview 1

How GPS Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

How the Heading Sensor Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation Overview 4

Determine the Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Install the Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Stem Mount with 1" - 14 Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Deck Mount with Access Under Mounting Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Deck Mount with No Access Under Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . 11

Connect the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Confirm Sensor Operation 14

Select the GPS Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Confirm GPS Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Confirm Heading Sensor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

GPS Status Tool 19

Satellites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

NMEA 0183 Output Sentences 23

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OVERVIEW

The Humminbird Sensor Accessory Kit includes the following items:

• Sensor with internal GPS receiver and compass. Cable length is
16 ft (5 m).

• Hardware kit for stem or deck mounting

• Accessory manual

NOTE: The stem mount is not included. To purchase

extension cables and other accessories, see our Web site
at humminbird.com or call Customer Service at
1-800-633-1468.

When connected to your fishing system, the Sensor will provide the
following functionality:

• View current position

• View current track (breadcrumb trail)

• View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver

• Save tracks and waypoints

• Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next

• View the heading from the heading sensor

NOTE: If your fishing system is a chartplotter, there will

be additional functionality when it is connected to the
Sensor. See your control head operations manual and
the Humminbird Waypoint Management Guide for more
information. The manuals are included on the CD that
was included with your fishing system, or you can
download these manuals from our Web site at
humminbird.com.

Overview

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HOW GPS WORKS

Your Humminbird uses GPS to determine
your position and display it on a grid.

GPS uses a constellation of satellites that
continually send radio signals to the earth.
The GPS receiver on your boat receives
signals from satellites that are visible to it.
Based on time differences between each
received signal, the GPS receiver
determines its distance to each satellite.
With distances known, the GPS receiver
mathematically triangulates its own
position. With 5 updates per second, the
GPS receiver then calculates its velocity and
bearing.

GPS was originally intended for military use; however, civilians may
also take advantage of its highly accurate position capabilities,
typically within +/– 2.5 to 10 meters, depending on your conditions
and your Humminbird model. This means that 95% of the time, the
GPS receiver will read a location within +/– 2.5 to 10 meters of your
actual position.

Your GPS receiver also uses information from WAAS (the Wide Area
Augmentation System), EGNOS (the European Geostationary
Navigation Overlay Service), and MSAS (the MTSAT Satellite
Augmentation System) satellites if they are available in your area.

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Overview

HOW THE HEADING SENSOR WORKS

The magnetic compass is one of the first known instruments for
navigation. It relies on the earth’s magnetic field to align a magnetic
pointer towards North, also known as Magnetic North.

When the Sensor is connected to the
control head, the heading from the internal
compass will be displayed in digital format.
The Heading is the direction the boat is
pointing, where 000° is North, 090° is East,
180° is South, and 270° is West.

Due to wind and waves, the boat is often
traveling in a slightly different direction
than its heading. The direction of travel, or
Course Over Ground, is provided by the GPS
receiver. You can use the compass Heading
with the GPS Course Over Ground and
Bearing to navigate a route.

A compass’ Magnetic North is affected by the local variations in the
earth’s magnetic field around the globe. Nautical charts will often
provide the magnetic declination, or magnetic variation, for a local
area so that you can confirm that Magnetic North matches True North.
If you have trailered the boat to a new location, the compass’
operation may also be affected by a different magnetic zone. The
Humminbird control head compensates for magnetic declination and
also allows you to make additional adjustments from the menu
system. The details of these features are described in this manual.

Overview

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