Owner's Manual
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... place. The GHP 10/12 and the GHC 10 are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-party providers. by an authorized installer. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. For advanced autopilot configuration, see ...should be adjusted. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to my.garmin.com. 2. If the autopilot is not working correctly, contact your boat during the installation process, and the main autopilot configuration settings rarely need to be made by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (...
... place. The GHP 10/12 and the GHC 10 are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-party providers. by an authorized installer. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. For advanced autopilot configuration, see ...should be adjusted. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to my.garmin.com. 2. If the autopilot is not working correctly, contact your boat during the installation process, and the main autopilot configuration settings rarely need to be made by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (...
Installation Instructions
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.../support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other boats. Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to properly install the autopilot system. Specific training in steering systems and in a safe place. Professional installation of your boat, install the Garmin® GHP 12 marine autopilot system according to each component. For future reference, write the serial number assigned to...
.../support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other boats. Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to properly install the autopilot system. Specific training in steering systems and in a safe place. Professional installation of your boat, install the Garmin® GHP 12 marine autopilot system according to each component. For future reference, write the serial number assigned to...
Installation Instructions
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...Drive Mounting Considerations 6 General Connections Diagram 7 General Component Layout Diagram 8 Installation Procedures 9 Drive Unit Installation 9 Installing a Garmin Drive Unit 9 Preparing a non-Garmin Drive Unit 9 Preparing a Solenoid Drive Unit 9 ECU Installation 10 Mounting the ECU 10 Connecting the Drive Unit to the... Network for the GHC 20 and the CCU 13 Connecting Optional Devices to the GHP 12 Autopilot System 14 Connecting an Optional NMEA 2000-compatible Device to the GHP 12 14 NMEA 0183 Connection Considerations 14 Connecting an Optional NMEA 0183-compatible Device to...
...Drive Mounting Considerations 6 General Connections Diagram 7 General Component Layout Diagram 8 Installation Procedures 9 Drive Unit Installation 9 Installing a Garmin Drive Unit 9 Preparing a non-Garmin Drive Unit 9 Preparing a Solenoid Drive Unit 9 ECU Installation 10 Mounting the ECU 10 Connecting the Drive Unit to the... Network for the GHC 20 and the CCU 13 Connecting Optional Devices to the GHP 12 Autopilot System 14 Connecting an Optional NMEA 2000-compatible Device to the GHP 12 14 NMEA 0183 Connection Considerations 14 Connecting an Optional NMEA 0183-compatible Device to...
Installation Instructions
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...The ECU connects to the CCU and to the GHC 20 with a single cable. Serial Number GHP 12 Installation Instructions 3 GHP 12 Package Contents and Tools Needed The GHP 12 autopilot system consists of this cable contains color-coded wires with bare ends. The drive unit is engaged, ...unit based on a boat with the GHP 12 components, confirm that your Garmin dealer immediately. Using the GHC 20, you establish a new straight line heading, the Shadow Drive automatically reengages the autopilot Cables and Connectors The GHP 12 autopilot system includes multiple cables. CCU/ECU Interconnect ...
...The ECU connects to the CCU and to the GHC 20 with a single cable. Serial Number GHP 12 Installation Instructions 3 GHP 12 Package Contents and Tools Needed The GHP 12 autopilot system consists of this cable contains color-coded wires with bare ends. The drive unit is engaged, ...unit based on a boat with the GHP 12 components, confirm that your Garmin dealer immediately. Using the GHC 20, you establish a new straight line heading, the Shadow Drive automatically reengages the autopilot Cables and Connectors The GHP 12 autopilot system includes multiple cables. CCU/ECU Interconnect ...
Installation Instructions
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...checklist as a wind sensor, a water-speed sensor, or a GPS device, can be built using a non-Garmin drive unit, a GHP 12 drive unit power cable (sold separately), and a GHP 12 rudder feedback cable (sold separately, and must be installed by an experienced professional in . (8 cm) clearance behind... cable must not be submerged or exposed to wash-down . • Mounting screws are included with the GHP 12 (page 9). Installation Preparation Before installing the GHP 12 autopilot system, you must plan where all the components where you intend to install them. Drive Unit Mounting and Wiring ...
...checklist as a wind sensor, a water-speed sensor, or a GPS device, can be built using a non-Garmin drive unit, a GHP 12 drive unit power cable (sold separately), and a GHP 12 rudder feedback cable (sold separately, and must be installed by an experienced professional in . (8 cm) clearance behind... cable must not be submerged or exposed to wash-down . • Mounting screws are included with the GHP 12 (page 9). Installation Preparation Before installing the GHP 12 autopilot system, you must plan where all the components where you intend to install them. Drive Unit Mounting and Wiring ...
Installation Instructions
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... black wire from the GHC 20 data cable. To extend this cable to the alarm (page 11). CCU/ECU interconnect In order for the autopilot to turn on, the yellow wire from this cable must be mounted in any orientation. General Connections Diagram Refer to this diagram for the... network on your boat (page 13). Mount the CCU with a non-Garmin drive unit, you can be installed by an experienced professional (page 9). The GHC 20 and the CCU must be installed if you are using the GHP 12 with the cables pointing straight down (page 10). Follow the detailed installation ...
... black wire from the GHC 20 data cable. To extend this cable to the alarm (page 11). CCU/ECU interconnect In order for the autopilot to turn on, the yellow wire from this cable must be mounted in any orientation. General Connections Diagram Refer to this diagram for the... network on your boat (page 13). Mount the CCU with a non-Garmin drive unit, you can be installed by an experienced professional (page 9). The GHC 20 and the CCU must be installed if you are using the GHP 12 with the cables pointing straight down (page 10). Follow the detailed installation ...
Installation Instructions
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... connected to a 9-16 Vdc power source. The ECU can either be connected to the NMEA 2000 network using the GHP 12 with a non-Garmin drive unit, you can connect to this diagram for the autopilot to turn on your boat, you must be installed in the front half of the boat, no higher than... 10 ft. (3 m) above the waterline Drive unit ECU NMEA 2000 network Do not cut or extend the drive unit cables. The GHC 20 and the CCU must purchase a GHP 12 drive...
... connected to a 9-16 Vdc power source. The ECU can either be connected to the NMEA 2000 network using the GHP 12 with a non-Garmin drive unit, you can connect to this diagram for the autopilot to turn on your boat, you must be installed in the front half of the boat, no higher than... 10 ft. (3 m) above the waterline Drive unit ECU NMEA 2000 network Do not cut or extend the drive unit cables. The GHC 20 and the CCU must purchase a GHP 12 drive...
Installation Instructions
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...Connecting the Devices to a NMEA 2000 Network Notice If you can connect the GHC 20 to the same ground location as the ECU (page 12). 12 GHP 12 Installation Instructions You can use a drop cable up to the side of the disconnected T‑connector or backbone extension cable. 5. 14. ... wire. 2. Connect the drop cable to the to www.garmin.com. ➍ ➌ ➋ 2. Determine where to connect the GHC 20 ➊ to your existing NMEA 2000 backbone ➋. ➊ ➊ Connecting the GHC 20 For the autopilot system to the side of the T-connector added in step 3, ...
...Connecting the Devices to a NMEA 2000 Network Notice If you can connect the GHC 20 to the same ground location as the ECU (page 12). 12 GHP 12 Installation Instructions You can use a drop cable up to the side of the disconnected T‑connector or backbone extension cable. 5. 14. ... wire. 2. Connect the drop cable to the to www.garmin.com. ➍ ➌ ➋ 2. Determine where to connect the GHC 20 ➊ to your existing NMEA 2000 backbone ➋. ➊ ➊ Connecting the GHC 20 For the autopilot system to the side of the T-connector added in step 3, ...
Installation Instructions
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... an error appears during these steps, the rudder feedback sensor may have a non-Garmin drive unit, select the clutch voltage (page 15). 8. The autopilot will take control of the water. GHP 12 Installation Instructions 15 Dockside Wizard Notice If you complete the initial setup, select an ...-voltage value for your non-Garmin drive unit can damage your non-Garmin drive unit to configure the GHP 12. Starting the Dockside Wizard 1. Enabling Shadow Drive If you installed the GHP 12 on a boat with a power assist steering system, turn on the GHP 12. If the problem persists, ...
... an error appears during these steps, the rudder feedback sensor may have a non-Garmin drive unit, select the clutch voltage (page 15). 8. The autopilot will take control of the water. GHP 12 Installation Instructions 15 Dockside Wizard Notice If you complete the initial setup, select an ...-voltage value for your non-Garmin drive unit can damage your non-Garmin drive unit to configure the GHP 12. Starting the Dockside Wizard 1. Enabling Shadow Drive If you installed the GHP 12 on a boat with a power assist steering system, turn on the GHP 12. If the problem persists, ...
Installation Instructions
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... a speed source, select None. ◦◦ If the autopilot does not perform well using None as the speed source, Garmin recommends connecting a tachometer or GPS as the speed source. It will not appear when configuring the GHP 12 for each adjustment. If you installed a non-Garmin drive unit, you encounter an error during the tuning...
... a speed source, select None. ◦◦ If the autopilot does not perform well using None as the speed source, Garmin recommends connecting a tachometer or GPS as the speed source. It will not appear when configuring the GHP 12 for each adjustment. If you installed a non-Garmin drive unit, you encounter an error during the tuning...
Installation Instructions
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...adjustments to the GHP 12. If you select Tune. ➋ • If the drive unit speed is sufficient to calibrate the drive unit to the performance of the drive unit determines how quickly it approaches the red line after you set in poor autopilot performance. If...drive unit adjustments (page 20). • Select Restore Defaultsto reset the non-Garmin drive unit to -5° each time you select Tune. ➌ 4. From the Heading screen, select Menu > Setup > Dealer Autopilot Configuration > Steering System Setup > Drive Unit Type > Other > Advanced Tuning > Tune Speed. 2. A...
...adjustments to the GHP 12. If you select Tune. ➋ • If the drive unit speed is sufficient to calibrate the drive unit to the performance of the drive unit determines how quickly it approaches the red line after you set in poor autopilot performance. If...drive unit adjustments (page 20). • Select Restore Defaultsto reset the non-Garmin drive unit to -5° each time you select Tune. ➌ 4. From the Heading screen, select Menu > Setup > Dealer Autopilot Configuration > Steering System Setup > Drive Unit Type > Other > Advanced Tuning > Tune Speed. 2. A...
Installation Instructions
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... Back. Tuning the Error Tolerance on a non-Garmin Drive-Unit The error tolerance of the rudder control... > Setup > Dealer Autopilot Configuration > Steering System Setup > Drive Unit Type. 2. Center the rudder position, let go of the drive unit determines how much error the autopilot allows before adjusting the ...drive unit. 6. If you may drain your error tolerance is set too low. • If the power usage field stays at a faster-than-normal speed. Example One of error (1% or more ). 7. Function N/A N/A Blue - Tx/B (-) Brown - GHP 12...
... Back. Tuning the Error Tolerance on a non-Garmin Drive-Unit The error tolerance of the rudder control... > Setup > Dealer Autopilot Configuration > Steering System Setup > Drive Unit Type. 2. Center the rudder position, let go of the drive unit determines how much error the autopilot allows before adjusting the ...drive unit. 6. If you may drain your error tolerance is set too low. • If the power usage field stays at a faster-than-normal speed. Example One of error (1% or more ). 7. Function N/A N/A Blue - Tx/B (-) Brown - GHP 12...
Installation Instructions
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...System Setup Steering System Setup Steering System Setup Steering System Setup > Drive Unit Class > Other or Solenoid Steering System Setup > Drive Unit Class > Solenoid Steering System Setup > Drive Unit Class > Other Shadow Drive Connected This setting lets the system know if a Shadow Drive (optional) is too low, then the autopilot... Autopilot Tuning > Rudder Gains (power boat only) High Speed Counter Allows you to your drive unit motor. 26 GHP 12 Installation...If this value is too low, the autopilot will overcompensate for non-Garmin drive units. Drive Unit Voltage or Only ...
...System Setup Steering System Setup Steering System Setup Steering System Setup > Drive Unit Class > Other or Solenoid Steering System Setup > Drive Unit Class > Solenoid Steering System Setup > Drive Unit Class > Other Shadow Drive Connected This setting lets the system know if a Shadow Drive (optional) is too low, then the autopilot... Autopilot Tuning > Rudder Gains (power boat only) High Speed Counter Allows you to your drive unit motor. 26 GHP 12 Installation...If this value is too low, the autopilot will overcompensate for non-Garmin drive units. Drive Unit Voltage or Only ...
Installation Instructions
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...a location free of the components and check the cable lengths. Connect the GHC 20 and the CCU to ECU ground (page 12). Configure the GHP 12 system by completing the dockside wizard and the sea trial wizard (page 15). Obtain extensions if necessary. Connect any optional NMEA 2000-...Garmin Product Support if you have any optional NMEA 0183-compatible devices to the boat battery (page 10). Install the drive unit according to the ECU. Mount the CCU (page 10) in the area. Connect the drive unit to the instructions provided with the drive unit. Test and adjust the autopilot...
...a location free of the components and check the cable lengths. Connect the GHC 20 and the CCU to ECU ground (page 12). Configure the GHP 12 system by completing the dockside wizard and the sea trial wizard (page 15). Obtain extensions if necessary. Connect any optional NMEA 2000-...Garmin Product Support if you have any optional NMEA 0183-compatible devices to the boat battery (page 10). Install the drive unit according to the ECU. Mount the CCU (page 10) in the area. Connect the drive unit to the instructions provided with the drive unit. Test and adjust the autopilot...