Installation Instructions
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... support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Connect the GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter to an existing NMEA 2000 network or create a simple NMEA 2000 network (page 8). 5. June 2010 Part Number 190-01120-02 Rev. GPSMAP® 6000/7000 Series Installation Instructions WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for your convenience: • Connecting the chartplotter to other Garmin Marine Network compatible devices, such as a sounder or a radar (page 9). • Connecting the chartplotter...
... support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Connect the GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter to an existing NMEA 2000 network or create a simple NMEA 2000 network (page 8). 5. June 2010 Part Number 190-01120-02 Rev. GPSMAP® 6000/7000 Series Installation Instructions WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for your convenience: • Connecting the chartplotter to other Garmin Marine Network compatible devices, such as a sounder or a radar (page 9). • Connecting the chartplotter...
Installation Instructions
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... bracket to the surface with screws and washers. The size of the drill bit required depends on the bail mount are 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) in . (12.7 cm) of clearance behind the 6000/7000 series chartplotter for your specific mounting surface. Mount the GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter in . (63.5 cm) from a magnetic compass. 2. Using the bail mount as a template, mark the location of the controls or touch screen...
... bracket to the surface with screws and washers. The size of the drill bit required depends on the bail mount are 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) in . (12.7 cm) of clearance behind the 6000/7000 series chartplotter for your specific mounting surface. Mount the GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter in . (63.5 cm) from a magnetic compass. 2. Using the bail mount as a template, mark the location of the controls or touch screen...
Installation Instructions
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... cable through . 3. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable through the surface-mount bracket. ➊ 2. Secure the antenna to cut the cable hole in . (25 mm) hole saw to the adapter with the included M3 set screw ➌. 6. (Optional) With the GPS 17x installed on fiberglass, it clockwise to your NMEA ➊ 2000 network (page 8). ➋ ➌ GPS 17x antenna To mount the GPS 17x with a marine sealant. 7. Surface-mounting the GPS 17x Antenna 1. Use...
... cable through . 3. Route a NMEA 2000 drop cable through the surface-mount bracket. ➊ 2. Secure the antenna to cut the cable hole in . (25 mm) hole saw to the adapter with the included M3 set screw ➌. 6. (Optional) With the GPS 17x installed on fiberglass, it clockwise to your NMEA ➊ 2000 network (page 8). ➋ ➌ GPS 17x antenna To mount the GPS 17x with a marine sealant. 7. Surface-mounting the GPS 17x Antenna 1. Use...
Installation Instructions
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...; The diagram on page 8 shows only the NMEA 2000 data connection to an existing NMEA 2000 network. garmin.com. Connecting to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network If your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. To connect a GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter and a GPS 17x to your boat already has a NMEA 2000 network installed, use the included T-connectors and drop cable to connect a GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter and a GPS 17x antenna to the existing network. Do not connect the included NMEA 2000 power cable to a GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter. Route an...
...; The diagram on page 8 shows only the NMEA 2000 data connection to an existing NMEA 2000 network. garmin.com. Connecting to an Existing NMEA 2000 Network If your existing NMEA 2000 network: 1. To connect a GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter and a GPS 17x to your boat already has a NMEA 2000 network installed, use the included T-connectors and drop cable to connect a GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter and a GPS 17x antenna to the existing network. Do not connect the included NMEA 2000 power cable to a GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter. Route an...
Installation Instructions
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GPS 17x antenna To create a basic NMEA 2000 network: 1. Route and connect the included NMEA 2000 drop cables from the GPS 17x and from the GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter to connect other connected chartplotters. • Connect all be used to the tops of the other network-compatible Garmin devices such as information to and from standard NMEA 0183 devices. ◦ They will provide position data for high-speed data transfer between any chartplotter on the network. • BlueChart® g2 Vision®...
GPS 17x antenna To create a basic NMEA 2000 network: 1. Route and connect the included NMEA 2000 drop cables from the GPS 17x and from the GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter to connect other connected chartplotters. • Connect all be used to the tops of the other network-compatible Garmin devices such as information to and from standard NMEA 0183 devices. ◦ They will provide position data for high-speed data transfer between any chartplotter on the network. • BlueChart® g2 Vision®...
Installation Instructions
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...7000 series chartplotter to a NMEA 0183-compliant Device (AIS) NMEA 0183-compliant device (AIS) Garmin GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter wire color + - BATTERY 10-35 Vdc Wire Fuse 7.5 A - 42 V Red (power) Black (pwr gnd) Black (data GND) White Red (power) Black (pwr gnd) Black (data GND) Transmit A(+) > > orange/white transmit B(-) > > > Gray > pink Receive A(+) > receive B(-) > Wiring to NMEA 0183-compliant devices such as VHF radios, NMEA instruments, autopilots, or a computer. Garmin GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter Power cable NMEA 0183 Cable wire...
...7000 series chartplotter to a NMEA 0183-compliant Device (AIS) NMEA 0183-compliant device (AIS) Garmin GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter wire color + - BATTERY 10-35 Vdc Wire Fuse 7.5 A - 42 V Red (power) Black (pwr gnd) Black (data GND) White Red (power) Black (pwr gnd) Black (data GND) Transmit A(+) > > orange/white transmit B(-) > > > Gray > pink Receive A(+) > receive B(-) > Wiring to NMEA 0183-compliant devices such as VHF radios, NMEA instruments, autopilots, or a computer. Garmin GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter Power cable NMEA 0183 Cable wire...
Installation Instructions
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.../7000 Series NMEA 0183 Data Cable GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Installation Instructions 13 Connect the corresponding A (+) and B (-) wires of wire. Use 28 AWG, shielded, twisted-pair wiring for details. Each RX and TX port has 2 wires, labeled A (+) and B (-) according to NMEA 0183 devices. Refer to the table and wiring diagrams when wiring the 6000/7000 chartplotter to the NMEA 0183 convention. See the GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual for extended runs of each TX port to receive data...
.../7000 Series NMEA 0183 Data Cable GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Installation Instructions 13 Connect the corresponding A (+) and B (-) wires of wire. Use 28 AWG, shielded, twisted-pair wiring for details. Each RX and TX port has 2 wires, labeled A (+) and B (-) according to NMEA 0183 devices. Refer to the table and wiring diagrams when wiring the 6000/7000 chartplotter to the NMEA 0183 convention. See the GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual for extended runs of each TX port to receive data...
Installation Instructions
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... to the power supply for Fuse wire colors 7.5 A - 42 V Red (power) + - The GPS signal is needed to limit the current from the chartplotter to 100 mA. on) > Green (Data out) GREEN/white (data in) Yellow (on your boat, you are using more than one Garmin chartplotter over a Garmin Marine Network, do not wire more than one chartplotter to a GPS antenna. Garmin GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter Power cable NMEA 0183 Cable Wire see table for the boat, referring to the diagram below. Solder all connections and...
... to the power supply for Fuse wire colors 7.5 A - 42 V Red (power) + - The GPS signal is needed to limit the current from the chartplotter to 100 mA. on) > Green (Data out) GREEN/white (data in) Yellow (on your boat, you are using more than one Garmin chartplotter over a Garmin Marine Network, do not wire more than one chartplotter to a GPS antenna. Garmin GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter Power cable NMEA 0183 Cable Wire see table for the boat, referring to the diagram below. Solder all connections and...
Owner's Manual
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... a Chartplotter 32 Waypoints 34 Routes 35 Tracks 39 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 41 Where To 42 Marine Services Destinations 42 Almanac, Environmental, and On-boat Data 46 Almanac Data 46 Environmental Data 48 On-boat Data 51 Device Configuration 57 Basic Device Configuration Questions.........57 Simulator Mode 57 Turning the Chartplotter On Automatically....58 Display Configuration 58 Navigation Preferences 58 Information about Your Boat 66 Alarms 67 Chartplotter Data Management 69 Networked Device Configuration 71 Radar 72 Transmitting Radar Signals...
... a Chartplotter 32 Waypoints 34 Routes 35 Tracks 39 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 41 Where To 42 Marine Services Destinations 42 Almanac, Environmental, and On-boat Data 46 Almanac Data 46 Environmental Data 48 On-boat Data 51 Device Configuration 57 Basic Device Configuration Questions.........57 Simulator Mode 57 Turning the Chartplotter On Automatically....58 Display Configuration 58 Navigation Preferences 58 Information about Your Boat 66 Alarms 67 Chartplotter Data Management 69 Networked Device Configuration 71 Radar 72 Transmitting Radar Signals...
Owner's Manual
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... Charts > Mariner's Eye 3D > Menu > Chart Appearance > Hazard Colors. 2. From the Home screen, select Charts > Mariner's Eye 3D > Menu > Chart Appearance > Safe Depth. 2. Showing Other Vessels See "Configuring the Appearance of hazard colors in Mariner's Eye 3D. GPSMAP® 6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual 23 Mariner's Eye 3D, Hazard Colors Off Mariner's Eye 3D, Hazard Colors On Showing Range Rings See "Showing Range Rings" (page 20). It does not effect the safe water depth Auto Guidance setting (page 59) or the sonar shallow water alarm setting...
... Charts > Mariner's Eye 3D > Menu > Chart Appearance > Hazard Colors. 2. From the Home screen, select Charts > Mariner's Eye 3D > Menu > Chart Appearance > Safe Depth. 2. Showing Other Vessels See "Configuring the Appearance of hazard colors in Mariner's Eye 3D. GPSMAP® 6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual 23 Mariner's Eye 3D, Hazard Colors Off Mariner's Eye 3D, Hazard Colors On Showing Range Rings See "Showing Range Rings" (page 20). It does not effect the safe water depth Auto Guidance setting (page 59) or the sonar shallow water alarm setting...
Owner's Manual
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... Name. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints > New Waypoint > Move. 2. Select Move Waypoint. • Select Enter Position to enter the coordinates of the Auto Guidance line. Select Done. From any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of the new location. Editing a Saved Waypoint 1. Select Done. • Select Symbol. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, use the Rocker to change the name. This is due to the minimum safe water depth and the minimum...
... Name. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints > New Waypoint > Move. 2. Select Move Waypoint. • Select Enter Position to enter the coordinates of the Auto Guidance line. Select Done. From any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of the new location. Editing a Saved Waypoint 1. Select Done. • Select Symbol. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, use the Rocker to change the name. This is due to the minimum safe water depth and the minimum...
Owner's Manual
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... the simulated position of actual satellite signals. Select Auto Track to allow the chartplotter to set the heading automatically, or select User Track to enter the date. Select Done. How do I erase all waypoints, route, and tracks? How do I change the color of detail shown on the map? How do I transfer waypoints to enter the speed of the Active Track" (page 39). Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Turning Simulator Mode On From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator > On. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, use...
... the simulated position of actual satellite signals. Select Auto Track to allow the chartplotter to set the heading automatically, or select User Track to enter the date. Select Done. How do I erase all waypoints, route, and tracks? How do I change the color of detail shown on the map? How do I transfer waypoints to enter the speed of the Active Track" (page 39). Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . Turning Simulator Mode On From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator > On. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, use...
Owner's Manual
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... line. GPSMAP® 6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual 59 Device Configuration • Select Distance. Complete an action: • Select Wind, and indicate whether the calculated wind speed data comes from a Water Speed sensor or if it is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. Select Done. Select Done. When your boat can set the minimum depth (chart depth datum) the chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line. 3. Select Safe Height to calculate fuel economy comes from a Water Speed sensor...
... line. GPSMAP® 6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual 59 Device Configuration • Select Distance. Complete an action: • Select Wind, and indicate whether the calculated wind speed data comes from a Water Speed sensor or if it is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. Select Done. Select Done. When your boat can set the minimum depth (chart depth datum) the chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line. 3. Select Safe Height to calculate fuel economy comes from a Water Speed sensor...
Owner's Manual
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.... As a result, the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line, unless the destination selected in step 8, review the placement of the Shoreline Distance setting. Complete an action: • Select Time Format to enter the magnetic variance. For the GPSMAP 6000 series, use the on which the map is structured, and select a coordinate system. From the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Units. 2. GPSMAP® 6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual 61 Complete an...
.... As a result, the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line, unless the destination selected in step 8, review the placement of the Shoreline Distance setting. Complete an action: • Select Time Format to enter the magnetic variance. For the GPSMAP 6000 series, use the on which the map is structured, and select a coordinate system. From the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Units. 2. GPSMAP® 6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual 61 Complete an...
Owner's Manual
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From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Fishing, Fuel, and Sailing Data Bars Data Bar Fishing Fuel Sailing Data Shown Depth, water temperature, and water speed Fuel rate, remaining fuel, range, and fuel economy Water speed, wind speed, wind angle, and wind velocity made good (VMG) when navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line (page 65). • Select Next Turn > Distance to show next turn data based on distance. • Select Next Turn > Time to show next turn data based on a boat in motion. • Select Wind > True to indicate how the destination data appears. Setting True...
From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Fishing, Fuel, and Sailing Data Bars Data Bar Fishing Fuel Sailing Data Shown Depth, water temperature, and water speed Fuel rate, remaining fuel, range, and fuel economy Water speed, wind speed, wind angle, and wind velocity made good (VMG) when navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line (page 65). • Select Next Turn > Distance to show next turn data based on distance. • Select Next Turn > Time to show next turn data based on a boat in motion. • Select Wind > True to indicate how the destination data appears. Setting True...
Owner's Manual
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... Auto Guidance 59 auto power up 58 backlight 3 beeper 58 calibrate water speed 66 chart borders 13, 98 chart type 84 clock 68 collision alarm 18, 79 color mode 3 color scheme 93, 104 compass tape 93 compass tape data bar 65 crosstalk 91 cruising data bar 63, 91 data bars 62 daylight saving time 61 deep water 105 depth line 102 depth units 62 detail 11, 97 details 17, 79, 97 display range 17, 79, 97 distance uniits 62 DSC...
... Auto Guidance 59 auto power up 58 backlight 3 beeper 58 calibrate water speed 66 chart borders 13, 98 chart type 84 clock 68 collision alarm 18, 79 color mode 3 color scheme 93, 104 compass tape 93 compass tape data bar 65 crosstalk 91 cruising data bar 63, 91 data bars 62 daylight saving time 61 deep water 105 depth line 102 depth units 62 detail 11, 97 details 17, 79, 97 display range 17, 79, 97 distance uniits 62 DSC...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Mode Adjusting the Backlight 1. Adjusting the Color Mode 1. Select Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto. screen 1 Select a number. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, touch a new location on a chart. 4. From any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of combination screens. Select Navigate To. 5. Review the course indicated by the magenta line. This is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. 1. Turning Off the Chartplotter Press and hold the Power key. Marking and Navigating to an MOB Location When you mark a waypoint...
... Mode Adjusting the Backlight 1. Adjusting the Color Mode 1. Select Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto. screen 1 Select a number. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, touch a new location on a chart. 4. From any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of combination screens. Select Navigate To. 5. Review the course indicated by the magenta line. This is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card. 1. Turning Off the Chartplotter Press and hold the Power key. Marking and Navigating to an MOB Location When you mark a waypoint...
Supplement
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... data for each service was updated. You can select the category of your boat, you can listen to select a specific XM channel within the selected category. Select a category. XM WX Satellite Weather and XM Satellite Radio Viewing XM WX Satellite Weather Subscription Information You can view information about the weather services you have subscribed to and how many minutes have a Garmin XM Satellite Radio receiver connected to a chartplotter. Select a channel. XM Radio Use...
... data for each service was updated. You can select the category of your boat, you can listen to select a specific XM channel within the selected category. Select a category. XM WX Satellite Weather and XM Satellite Radio Viewing XM WX Satellite Weather Subscription Information You can view information about the weather services you have subscribed to and how many minutes have a Garmin XM Satellite Radio receiver connected to a chartplotter. Select a channel. XM Radio Use...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... receive data transmitted by not requiring a T-connector, terminator, and drop cable for assistance. Power: Is the existing NMEA 2000 network connected to connect NMEA 2000 devices located in different places on your NMEA 2000 network. Termination: Are terminators installed on the ends of these limitations: • The distance between the terminators on the boat. Do not add more than micro connectors, and you will need to use NMEA 2000 mini connectors and cables...
... receive data transmitted by not requiring a T-connector, terminator, and drop cable for assistance. Power: Is the existing NMEA 2000 network connected to connect NMEA 2000 devices located in different places on your NMEA 2000 network. Termination: Are terminators installed on the ends of these limitations: • The distance between the terminators on the boat. Do not add more than micro connectors, and you will need to use NMEA 2000 mini connectors and cables...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
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... Chartplotter Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Heading Sensor GPS Antenna Technical Reference for a list of sensors may provide more about PGN information, see page 18. Refer to Waypoint Off Course Desired COG Heading Course Over Ground PGN Data Required 127489 - Engine Rapid 127488 - Small Craft Status 127489 - Rudder 130576 - Small Craft Status 130576 - Vessel Heading 129026 - Category Engine Information Fuel Information Data Type Battery Voltage Fuel Flow...
... Chartplotter Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Garmin Chartplotter and GPS Antenna Heading Sensor GPS Antenna Technical Reference for a list of sensors may provide more about PGN information, see page 18. Refer to Waypoint Off Course Desired COG Heading Course Over Ground PGN Data Required 127489 - Engine Rapid 127488 - Small Craft Status 127489 - Rudder 130576 - Small Craft Status 130576 - Vessel Heading 129026 - Category Engine Information Fuel Information Data Type Battery Voltage Fuel Flow...