Maretron GPS200 User Manual
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GPS200
GPS Antenna/Receiver
User’s Manual
Revision 1.2
Copyright © 2012 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved
Maretron, LLP
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Phoenix, AZ 85021-7850
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Revision Description
1.0 Initial Revision
1.1 Corrected address in Section 7
1.2 Added prohibition of red Loctite threadlocking compound and cleaning agents
containing acetone
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Firmware Revision .................................................................................................... 1
1.2 GPS200 Features ..................................................................................................... 1
2 Installation ......................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Unpacking the Box ................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Choosing a Mounting Location ................................................................................. 1
2.3 Mounting the GPS200 .............................................................................................. 2
2.3.1 Mounting the GPS200 to a Horizontal Surface .............................................. 2
2.3.2 Mounting the GPS200 to a Standard Marine Pole Mount .............................. 3
2.4 Connecting the GPS200 ........................................................................................... 4
2.4.1 Checking Connections ................................................................................... 5
3 Operation .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 Magnetic Variation .................................................................................................... 6
4 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 6
5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 8
6 Technical Specifications .................................................................................................... 9
7 Technical Support ........................................................................................................... 10
8 Installation Template ....................................................................................................... 11
9 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 12
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – Mounting the GPS200 to a flat surface ..................................................................... 3
Figure 2 – Mounting the GPS200 to a Standard Marine Pole Mount ......................................... 3
Figure 3 – GPS200 Interface Connector.................................................................................... 4
Figure 4 – NMEA 2000® Connector Face Views ....................................................................... 5
Figure 5 – Horizontal Mounting Surface Template .................................................................. 11
Table of Appendices
Appendix A – NMEA 2000 Interfacing ..................................................................................... A1
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron GPS200 GPS Antenna/Receiver. Maretron
has designed and built your GPS200 to the highest standards for years of reliable,
dependable, and accurate service.
The Maretron GPS200 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine
environment. However, no piece of marine electronic equipment can function properly unless
installed and maintained in the correct manner. Please read carefully and follow these
instructions for installation and usage of the Maretron GPS200 in order to ensure optimal
performance.
1.1 Firmware Revision
This manual corresponds to GPS200 firmware revision 1.0.1.
1.2 GPS200 Features
The Maretron GPS200 has the following features.
• NMEA 2000® Interface
• 32 Channel GPS Antenna/Receiver
• Up to 5Hz Position Update Rate
• Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) capable (WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS)
• Accurate Location, COG and SOG Data to Any NMEA 2000® Device Including Chart
Plotters, Autopilots, and Instrumentation Displays
• Magnetic Variation Output Based on World Magnetic Model
• Waterproof Enclosure and Cable System
2 Installation
2.1 Unpacking the Box
When unpacking the box containing the Maretron GPS200, you should find the following items:
1 - GPS200 GPS Antenna/Receiver
1 - Pole Mount Base
3 - Mounting Screws and Lock Washers
1 - GPS200 User’s Manual
1 - Warranty Registration Card
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Maretron.
2.2 Choosing a Mounting Location
The selection of a suitable mounting location is important for the optimal performance of the
Maretron GPS200. The mounting location and orientation of the GPS200 should be:
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1. Level with the earth’s horizontal plane – This gives the GPS200 antenna the optimal view
of satellites from all directions.
2. High Enough to have a clear view of the sky to the horizon in all directions unblocked by
masts or antennas – The GPS200 provides the best readings when it has access to as
many satellites as possible.
3. As far as possible from VHF, satellite, or radar antennas – Radio frequency transmissions
from these antennas can interfere with the proper reception of GPS satellite signals by the
GPS200.
2.3 Mounting the GPS200
The Maretron GPS200 can be mounted directly on top of a horizontal surface (Section 2.3.1)
or on top of a 1” 14 threads per inch standard marine pole mount (Section 2.3.2).
2.3.1 Mounting the GPS200 to a Horizontal Surface
Attach the GPS200 securely to the vessel using the included brass mounting screws and
included lock washers or other fasteners as shown in Figure 1 (see mounting template in
Section 8 for drill pattern). Do not use threadlocking compounds containing methacrylate ester,
such as Loctite Red (271), as they will cause stress cracking of the plastic enclosure.
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Figure 1 – Mounting the GPS200 to a flat surface
2.3.2 Mounting the GPS200 to a Standard Marine Pole Mount
Screw the included GPS200 antenna mount base to the standard marine mount. Thread the
NMEA 2000
bottom out through the top and connect it to the GPS200 unit (see Section 2.4 below). Finally,
attach the GPS200 to the antenna mount base using the included brass mounting screws and
lock washers as shown in Figure 2. Do not use threadlocking compounds containing
methacrylate ester, such as Loctite Red (271), as they will cause stress cracking of the plastic
enclosure.
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cable through the standard marine mount and the antenna mount base from the
Figure 2 – Mounting the GPS200 to a Standard Marine Pole Mount
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