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Humminbird AS GR4 User Manual

GR4 GPS Receiver
Accessory Manual
GR4 GPS Receiver
Accessory Manual
531248-1-B
Table of Contents
GR4 GPS Connection Kit 1
How GPS Works .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Connecting a GR4 GPS Receiver to the Matrix .......................................................................................... 2
GPS Receiver Installation 3
Access Under Mounting Location.................................................................................................................. 5
No Access Under Mounting Location .......................................................................................................... 6
Views 7
Bird's Eye View.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Track View............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Combo View ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
View Orientation................................................................................................................................................ 9
Introduction to Navigation 10
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks...................................................................................................................... 10
Save, Edit or Delete a Waypoint.................................................................................................................... 11
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position ............................................................................................................ 12
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid...................................................................................................... 12
Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks ................................................................................................................ 14
The Menu System 15 Start-Up Options Menu 17
Normal Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Simulator .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
System Status .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views Only) 20
Mark .................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Navigation X-Press™ Menu (Navigation Views Only) 21
Mark .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Zoom.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Go To.................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Save Current Track .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Clear Current Track .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating).......................................................................................... 23
Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating) ............................................................................................ 23
Remove Target (Only If Target is Active) .................................................................................................. 23
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Thank You!
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #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 our Customer Resource Center at either 1-334-687-0503 or visit our website at
www.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! 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. Handling and/or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead, in the form of solder.
WARNING! This product contains lead, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Humminbird®, HumminbirdPCTM, X-PressTMMenu, Structure ID®, SmartCastTMand WeatherSenseTMare trademarked by or registered trademarks of Techsonic Industries, Inc.
© 2004 Techsonic Industries, Inc., Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved.
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GR4 GPS Connection Kit
The Humminbird® GR4 GPS Connection Kit includes the following items:
• GR4 GPS Antenna Receiver with 20' (6m) cable
• AS YC("Y") cable for multiple accessory attachment
• Hardware kit for stem or deck mounting
• GR4 GPS Receiver Accessory Manual
NOTE: 10 foot extension cables are available as an optional purchase item. These can be used to extend the total GR4 Antenna Cable length up to 50 feet.
How GPS Works
Your Matrix Fishing System uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide detailed underwater information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite navigation system designed and maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military use; however, civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position capabilities, typically within +/- 10 meters, depending on conditions. This means that 95% of the time, the GPS receiver will read a location within 10 meters of your actual position. The GR4 GPS Receiver can use 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.
GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth. Your present position is determined by receiving signals from up to 12 satellites and measuring the distance from the satellites.
The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the Matrix Fishing System when it is connected to a GPS receiver:
• 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.
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Navigation Menu Tab 25
Tracks .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Waypoints.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
View Orientation.............................................................................................................................................. 26
North Reference................................................................................................................................................ 27
Grid Rotation .................................................................................................................................................... 27
Trackpoint Interval .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Track Min Distance (Advanced).................................................................................................................... 28
Map Datum (Advanced) ................................................................................................................................ 28
Delete All Nav Data (Advanced) .................................................................................................................. 29
Alarms Menu Tab 29
Off Course Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Arrival Alarm .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Drift Alarm ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
Setup Menu Tab 31
Units - Distance ................................................................................................................................................ 32
Units - Speed .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Triplog Reset .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Local Time Zone (Advanced) ........................................................................................................................ 33
Daylight Savings Time (Advanced).............................................................................................................. 33
Time Format (Advanced, International Only) .......................................................................................... 34
Date Format (Advanced, International Only) .......................................................................................... 35
NMEA Output (Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 35
Troubleshooting 36
Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up .............................................................................................................. 36
Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached .................................................. 36
Display Problems.............................................................................................................................................. 37
Finding the Cause of Noise............................................................................................................................ 38
Matrix Fishing System Accessories 39 Contact Humminbird® 40
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are only available on products sold outside of the US and Canada by our authorized International Distributors. To obtain a list of authorized International Distributors, please visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 to locate the distributor nearest you.
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with PC Connect Cable Only) require the purchase of a separate accessory. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503.
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5. The Matrix Control Head outputs NMEA signals thru the "pigtail" cable attached to the end of the GR4 GPS Receiver Cable for connection to devices such as autopilots. Connect the NMEA Out (White Wire) of the cable to the NMEA In of the device you are connecting to your Matrix Fishing System. The pinouts of this cable are as follows:
• Red Wire, +12V (output voltage only)
• Black Wire, Ground
• White Wire, NMEA Out.
CAUTION! Please use caution before connecting the red +12V wire to any other NMEA device. This is an output voltage provided by the Matrix unit and GR4 receiver and should only be connected to those NMEA devices that need a 12 volt input.
GPS Receiver Installation
To optimize performance of the GPS receiver, mount it in an area that has full exposure to the sky. The effective area of reception is 10° above the horizon.
Different circumstances determine the mounting method appropriate for your GPS receiver.
If you have… Then use:
An antenna stem with standard 1” – 14 thread Stem Mount with 1" - 14 Thread
Access under mounting location Access Under Mounting Location
No access under mounting
location No Access Under Mounting Location
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Connecting a GR4 GPS Receiver to the Matrix
Here's how to access GPS functionality using your GR4 GPS Receiver Accessory:
1. Attach the GR4 GPS receiver to your Matrix Control Head COM port using the NMEA cable attached to the antenna.
2. If you are already using other Matrix accessories plugged into the COM connector, you will also need to use the AS-YC ("Y") cable included in your GR4 GPS Hardware Kit so that you can use both the accessories and your GPS Receiver at the same time. Attach the COM connector of the "Y" cable directly to your Matrix Control Head COM port. Attach the GR4 GPS receiver to the NMEA-COM connector of the "Y" cable. Re-connect your Matrix accessories to the ACCY-COM connector of the "Y" cable.
3. Power up the Matrix Fishing System (see your Matrix Operation Manual for details).
4. When the Matrix detects the NMEA input from the GPS Receiver, the Combo, Track and Bird's Eye Views will be added automatically to the VIEW key function. A Navigation menu tab and the Navigation X-Press menu will also be added automatically to the Menu system.
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NMEA Output
Access Under Mounting Location
Follow these steps to deck mount the GPS receiver when you can route the cable down through the mounting surface:
1. Determine the best location, then test route the 20’ (6 m) cable fromthe Matrix control head to the planned mounting location of the GPS Receiver.
NOTE: 10’ extension cables may be purchased from Humminbird if your planned cable route exceeds 20’ (6 m). Maximum cable length, including extension cables, should not exceed 50’ (16 m). Visit our website at www.humminbird.com, or call our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 to purchase extension cables.
2. Mark the mounting location and drill a
³₄
” (19 mm) hole for the cable and cable connector.
Secure the NMEA pigtail to the cable with electrical tape. Route the cable.
3. Cover the cable hole with the GPS Receiver. Make sure the Receiver is flush against the surface and mark the two mounting holes with a pencil or awl.
4. Move the Receiver to the side and drill two pilot holes, using a
⁵₃₂
” (4 mm) bit.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade silicone caulk or sealant to both screw and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.
5. Align the GPS Receiver’s screw holes over the pilot screw holes and attach with the #6 -
³₄
”
Phillips head screws. Hand tighten only.
NOTE: If the mounting surface is thin or made of a light-weight material, you may need to add reinforcing material below the mounting surface in order to support the GPS Receiver.
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Stem Mount with 1” - 14 Thread
Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver:
1. If you have a pre-existing stem mount, skip to step 2. If you need to mount the antenna pole (stem), determine the best location, preplan and test the cable routing to your Matrix unit before any drilling or cutting of your boat surfaces, then route the 20’ (6 m) cable to the desired mounting location. Mark the location and drill a
³⁄₄
” (19 mm) hole for the cable and cable connector.. If you have purchased hardware to stem mount your GPS receiver, follow the instructions included with that hardware to attach the stem to the boat.
NOTE: 10’ extension cables may be purchased from Humminbird if your planned cable route exceeds 20’ (6 m). Maximum cable length, including extension cables, should not exceed 50’ (16 m). Visit our website at www.humminbird.com, or call our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 to purchase extension cables.
2. Screw on the receiver base to the stem first, making sure that the stem pipe does not protude from the receiver base. This adds protection to the cable when pulling it through the pipe stem. In addition to this, deburr the pipe edges to reduce cable abrasion.
3. Use electrical tape to secure the NMEA pigtail to the cable as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Leave the NMEA pigtail secured to the cable unless needed in order to make it easier to remove the GPS Receiver.
4. Route GPS Receiver cable through the stem and continue with the planned cable route.
5. Attach the GPS Receiver to its base using the included #6 -
¹⁄₄
”
screws. Hand tighten only.
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Access Under
Mounting Location
Stem Mount, Attaching
Receiver Base to Stem
Receiver Base
Receiver Head
Antenna
Stem
Attaching the Receiver to
the Base, Making Sure
Cable is Not Pinched
Cable Route
Stem Stop
# -
¹₄
” Mounting Screws
NMEA Pigtail Taped
NMEA Pigtail
Cable Out
NMEA Pigtail
Taped to Cable
Views
The following views will be added to the View Rotation when a GPS Receiver is connected to the Matrix Fishing System:
Navigation views:
• Bird’s Eye View
• Track View
• Combo View
Bird’s Eye View
Bird's Eye View - This view shows a 3-D, perspective view of the track from a point above and behind the boat (the eye point). As the boat turns, the eye point moves to follow the boat.
When you press the 4-WAY Cursor key in the Bird’s Eye View, the position of the eye point will shift. This allows you to move and turn the eye point so that you can look off to the sides, or even behind the boat. Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT arrow keys on the 4-WAY Cursor key turns the eye point right or left, while pressing the UP arrow key moves the eye point forward, and pressing the DOWN arrow key moves the eye point backward.
Pressing the EXIT key moves the eye point back to its original position behind and above the boat.
Bird’s Eye View
Depth
Boat Icon
Water Surface
Temperature
Latitude and Longitude Position of Boat
Speed of Boat
Bearing of Boat with Respect to North
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No Access Under Mounting Location
Follow these steps to deck mount the GPS Receiver in a situation where you must route the cable to the side because there is no space for a cable underneath the mounting location.
1. Determine the best location, then test route the 20’ (6 m) cable from the Matrix control head to the planned mounting location of the GPS Receiver.
NOTE: 10’ extension cables may be purchased from Humminbird if your planned cable route exceeds 20’ (6 m). Maximum cable length, including extension cables, should not exceed 50’ (16 m). Visit our website at www.humminbird.com, or call our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 to purchase extension cables.
2. Confirm that the cable length is adequate and route the cable from the Receiver to the Matrix control head. If holes are required to route the cable, they must be
³₄
” (19 mm) to allow for the cable
connector. Secure the NMEA pigtail with electrical tape.
3. The GPS Receiver has two wire routing notches. Use the cable notch closest to the intended cable route.
4. With the cable routed, position the GPS Receiver in the planned mounting location and mark the mounting holes with a pencil or awl.
5. Move the GPS Receiver to the side and drill the two
⁵₃₂
” (4 mm)
pilot holes.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade sillicone caulk or sealant to both screw and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.
6. Align the screw holes of the GPS Receiver over the pilot screw holes, referring to the illustration, and attach with the #6 -
³₄
” Phillips head screws. Hand tighten only.
Finish Routing the Cable and Check Operation
Follow these steps to finish routing the GPS Receiver cable between the Matrix control head and the Receiver:
1. Secure the cable along its path to the Matrix control head as needed, using cable ties.
2. Plug the GPS Receiver cable to the Matrix control head per the instructions detailed in Connecting a GR4 GPS Receiver to the Matrix..
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No Access Under
Mounting Location
NMEA
Pigtail
Taped
NMEA Pigtail
Cable Out
NMEA Pigtail Taped
to Cable
Sonar
Views
View
Combo
View
Bird's
Eye
View
Track
Combo View
Combo View - This view is displayed as a split screen, with Track View on the left and Sonar View on the right side of the screen. The width of the sonar window can be changed.
View Orientation
Both Track and Combo views allow you to choose the orientation of the view. When North-Up orientation is selected, North is shown at the top of the display. In other words, objects located to
the north of the boat are drawn above the boat. When Course-Up orientation is selected, the direction of motion of the boat is shown at the top of the display. In other words, objects ahead of the boat are drawn above the boat. In both orientations, the view pans automatically, so that the boat is always centered on the display. When the boat is stationary, it is drawn as a circle. When the boat is in motion, it takes on a boat shape, pointed in the direction of motion (always Up in the Course-Up orientation).
Combo View
Depth
Sonar Window
Bearing of Boat with Respect to North
Water Surface
Temperature
Speed of Boat
Track Scale
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Track View
Track View - This view shows the current track (also known as the position history or breadcrumb trail) showing where the boat has been, along with saved tracks, waypoints, and the current route (when navigating).
Panning: Use the 4-WAY Cursor keys to move the chart around on the display in the direction of the key being pressed. When you do this, a bullseye cursor is drawn at the center of the screen and is linked to the boat by a gray line, even if the boat is off the screen.
Track View with Active Cursor
Depth
Latitude and
Longitude
Position of
Cursor
Bearing of Boat with Respect to North
Distance to
Go To Cursor
Track Scale
Active Cursor
Bearing to
Cursor
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