User manual GARMIN GPS 17N QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] Garmin Corporation reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. Visit the Garmin web site (www. garmin. com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin® and AutoLocate® are registered trademarks of Garmin Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Corporation. October 2004 Part Number 190-00228-10 Rev. C Printed in Taiwan Introduction Garmin Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. [. . . ] www. nmea. org Radio Technical Commission For Maritime Services (RTCM) 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314-2480, USA 703-684-4481 (Info Only) 703-836-4229 FAX www. rtcm. org Serial Port 2: Baud Rates: 5 Installation Mounting the Receiver Mounting the GPS 17 Please read through these instructions thoroughly before attempting installation. Make sure you completely understand these instructions before you begin. When in doubt, seek professional assistance. The following additional items are needed or optional to complete the installation of your GPS 17: · Antenna mount-- Since antenna mounting locations and methods vary, you will need to obtain an antenna mount to install the GPS 17. The receiver base fits a standard 1inch, 14 threads-per-inch marine mount. Check with your Garmin dealer or a marine supply retailer for this item. · On/Off switch (optional)-- Power to the receiver may be controlled by an on/off switch, such as an accessory switch on the control console. Check with your Garmin dealer or a marine/electric supply retailer for this item. It is recommended that the system be temporarily hooked up with the wiring and the unit placed at the desired installation location. Then, check operation with potential interfering equipment turned on and off. (For example, other electronic equipment, fan motors, engine ignition, alternators, generators, radars, and VHF radio transmissions can be sources of interference. ) Position the receiver so that the clearest possible view of the sky and horizon in all directions is obtained. Avoid mounting the antenna next to large areas of conductive material (metal, aluminum, etc. ) as this may cause poor signal reception. It is not recommended that the GPS 17 be mounted high on a mast, as the top of the mast travels more than the boat. The unit will provide more stable readings if it is located nearer to the water level. The GPS 17 is supplied with a 30 feet power/data cable. When routing the wiring to the GPS 17, avoid routing the cable near the vessel's alternator or ignition system components or parallel to other power lines. I Note: As a general rule, mount the receiver at least three feet from all other antennas and the vessel's electrical system components (alternator/ignition system). 6 Installation Three common sources of interference for GPS units are: ABOVE- OK Radar BELOW- OK Mounting the GPS 17 3' Radar VHF Radio Antenna I When routing the power/data cable, try to avoid: · Sharp edges which may cut the cable. · Routing the cable parallel to other power lines. · Excessively twisting, straining or bending the cable. EMI SS JAYHAWK EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) from engine components If a problem is found, try altering the location of the unit or wiring. Often moving the antenna a few feet away from the source of interference will solve the problem. When a suitable configuration is found, a permanent installation should be made. Select the mounting location according to your preferences. Keep in mind that from this mounting location cables will be routed to the NMEA listening device. Mounting the GPS 17 with cable outside mount: 1. [. . . ] Port 2 is designated for RTCM data input only. Output on Port 2 is reserved for future use. The GPS 17 interface protocol also transmits additional information using the convention of Garmin proprietary sentences ($PGxxx). Complete information on GPS 17 capabilities, data transfer, NMEA sentence formats and descriptions can be found in the "GPS 17 Technical Specifications" (190-00228-20). [. . . ]