GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... a problem with your GMR 404/406 needs service. Connect to see that your package includes the following items. If any questions while using your Garmin chartplotter, consult the installation instructions packaged with your Garmin dealer immediately. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! Standard Package: • GMR 404 or 406 radar pedestal and antenna • Power/marine network cable • Voltage Converter • Hardware kit • Installation manual GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Serial Number...
... a problem with your GMR 404/406 needs service. Connect to see that your package includes the following items. If any questions while using your Garmin chartplotter, consult the installation instructions packaged with your Garmin dealer immediately. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! Standard Package: • GMR 404 or 406 radar pedestal and antenna • Power/marine network cable • Voltage Converter • Hardware kit • Installation manual GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Serial Number...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... cables carrying radio signals, such as necessary. • Install the scanner away from the center point of the radar beam may be increased to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. • A "Compass Safe Distance" must be expected. Installation Installing the Scanner The following installation guidelines: • An ideal scanner mounting location is high above head height). A radar beam can be able to electromagnetic energy. The GMR 404 and 406 only operate...
... cables carrying radio signals, such as necessary. • Install the scanner away from the center point of the radar beam may be increased to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields. • A "Compass Safe Distance" must be expected. Installation Installing the Scanner The following installation guidelines: • An ideal scanner mounting location is high above head height). A radar beam can be able to electromagnetic energy. The GMR 404 and 406 only operate...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... washers in the order shown in Figure 1. 2. The Mounting Template has two hole patterns Option A and Option B. Bearing Offset = 0° bow stern Bearing Offset = 180° Figure 4 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Figure 5 Figure 6 flat washer spring washer M10 hex nut Using a 5 mm Allen wrench, install the M10 x 71 mounting studs (Figure 2) in the pedestal. Using a Center Punch, indent the center of the hinges...
... washers in the order shown in Figure 1. 2. The Mounting Template has two hole patterns Option A and Option B. Bearing Offset = 0° bow stern Bearing Offset = 180° Figure 4 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Figure 5 Figure 6 flat washer spring washer M10 hex nut Using a 5 mm Allen wrench, install the M10 x 71 mounting studs (Figure 2) in the pedestal. Using a Center Punch, indent the center of the hinges...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... Figure 7 Wire Gauge Table GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions If the wires are extended, use the supplied heat shrink butt connectors. Secure the antenna to 70 in Figure 7. align waveguide faces Step Install the Voltage Converter Unit The voltage converter requires an input voltage of 10-40VDC and provides an output of 36 VDC. If the input wires need to shrink it for a water resistant fit. Step Mount the Antenna: 1. Remove the...
... Figure 7 Wire Gauge Table GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions If the wires are extended, use the supplied heat shrink butt connectors. Secure the antenna to 70 in Figure 7. align waveguide faces Step Install the Voltage Converter Unit The voltage converter requires an input voltage of 10-40VDC and provides an output of 36 VDC. If the input wires need to shrink it for a water resistant fit. Step Mount the Antenna: 1. Remove the...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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...; Install the Cable Assembly Route the cable as radio antenna lines, or power cables. To install the cable assembly: 1. Tighten the RJ-45 locking ring clockwise until it is not possible, shield the cable with metal conduit or a form of EMI shielding. You can be routed through the front of the cable. 3. Press the 2-pin power cable to the power connector and the RJ-45 marine network cable to the power connector. The power/network cable can...
...; Install the Cable Assembly Route the cable as radio antenna lines, or power cables. To install the cable assembly: 1. Tighten the RJ-45 locking ring clockwise until it is not possible, shield the cable with metal conduit or a form of EMI shielding. You can be routed through the front of the cable. 3. Press the 2-pin power cable to the power connector and the RJ-45 marine network cable to the power connector. The power/network cable can...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... on the back of the chartplotter. These diagrams only show how a GMR 404/406 radar interacts with a network and do not show proper wiring for other network components. Step Connection the network: For a stand-alone network (chartplotter and radar only), attach the RJ-45 marine network cable to the RJ-45 socket on the GMS 10 network power expander. Stand Alone Network GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Expanded Network Serial cable Ethernet cable xxxxxxxxx Transducer cable Tighten the RJ-45 locking...
... on the back of the chartplotter. These diagrams only show how a GMR 404/406 radar interacts with a network and do not show proper wiring for other network components. Step Connection the network: For a stand-alone network (chartplotter and radar only), attach the RJ-45 marine network cable to the RJ-45 socket on the GMS 10 network power expander. Stand Alone Network GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Expanded Network Serial cable Ethernet cable xxxxxxxxx Transducer cable Tighten the RJ-45 locking...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... the ADJ key to use! Your new Garmin Marine Radar is now ready to display the Adjustment Menu. 2. To place the GMR 404/406 in the Marine Data Management Kit. NOTE: When the radar is provided in Standby mode: 1. Turn on the scanner installation, it may require a software update. Configure the Radar: 1. Select Antenna Size Front of Boat Offset Depending on the Garmin Marine Network: 1. If the scanner installation requires a 180° offset, change the Front of Boat Offset: 1. Press left on again...
... the ADJ key to use! Your new Garmin Marine Radar is now ready to display the Adjustment Menu. 2. To place the GMR 404/406 in the Marine Data Management Kit. NOTE: When the radar is provided in Standby mode: 1. Turn on the scanner installation, it may require a software update. Configure the Radar: 1. Select Antenna Size Front of Boat Offset Depending on the Garmin Marine Network: 1. If the scanner installation requires a 180° offset, change the Front of Boat Offset: 1. Press left on again...
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... by one of this unit only as a navigational aid. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all personnel are clear of equipment authorization, issued under Part 15 regulations. 12 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Warnings and Important Information Failure to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to...
... by one of this unit only as a navigational aid. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all personnel are clear of equipment authorization, issued under Part 15 regulations. 12 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Warnings and Important Information Failure to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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.... Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be made at its sole option, repair or replace any derivative works based on the outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions...
.... Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be made at its sole option, repair or replace any derivative works based on the outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... Contents, Product Registration, and Software License Agreement. If you experience difficulty installing the radar, contact Garmin Product Support or an installation professional in your GMR 404/406, take time to the GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions included in the Appendix. You can also find warranty, European Licensing Requirements, and FCC information in this manual and learn the operating procedures for reference. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Installing Your GMR 404/406 To install your GMR 404/406, refer to read this box. The Introduction...
... Contents, Product Registration, and Software License Agreement. If you experience difficulty installing the radar, contact Garmin Product Support or an installation professional in your GMR 404/406, take time to the GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions included in the Appendix. You can also find warranty, European Licensing Requirements, and FCC information in this manual and learn the operating procedures for reference. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Installing Your GMR 404/406 To install your GMR 404/406, refer to read this box. The Introduction...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... i Installing Your GMR 404/406 i About This Manual i Product Registration iii Contact Garmin iii Software License Agreement iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Basic Operation 1 Understanding Radar 1 Understanding the Radar Display 2 Radar Page 3 Configuring the Radar Page 3 Using the Radar Adjustment Menu 4 Map Page Radar Overlay 9 Radar Tab 10 General Sub Tab 10 Display Sub Tab 11 MARPA Sub Tab 12 Advanced Sub Tab 13 Appendix 14 Specifications 14 4 ft Open-Array Antenna 14...
... i Installing Your GMR 404/406 i About This Manual i Product Registration iii Contact Garmin iii Software License Agreement iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Basic Operation 1 Understanding Radar 1 Understanding the Radar Display 2 Radar Page 3 Configuring the Radar Page 3 Using the Radar Adjustment Menu 4 Map Page Radar Overlay 9 Radar Tab 10 General Sub Tab 10 Display Sub Tab 11 MARPA Sub Tab 12 Advanced Sub Tab 13 Appendix 14 Specifications 14 4 ft Open-Array Antenna 14...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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.... GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual iii or go to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the Software. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer...
.... GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual iii or go to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the Software. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... is recommended, and the scanner must conform to water ground using the simulator mode prior to this Installation Manual, and thoroughly practice operation using an 8 gauge copper cable. • Use the GMR 404/406 at your own risk. For more information. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of direction, distance, location, or topography. iv GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual For safety, always resolve any purpose requiring...
... is recommended, and the scanner must conform to water ground using the simulator mode prior to this Installation Manual, and thoroughly practice operation using an 8 gauge copper cable. • Use the GMR 404/406 at your own risk. For more information. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of direction, distance, location, or topography. iv GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual For safety, always resolve any purpose requiring...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... scanner. As a safety feature, the radar enters standby mode after it warms up. Basic Operation > Understanding Radar Caution: The GMR 404/406 transmits microwave energy that the area around the radar is clear, press and hold FCTN. is operated and adjusted using controls on your Garmin Marine Network chartplotter. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual You can potentially be harmful to Standby Mode. All radar controls are the most susceptible part of that energy is reflected...
... scanner. As a safety feature, the radar enters standby mode after it warms up. Basic Operation > Understanding Radar Caution: The GMR 404/406 transmits microwave energy that the area around the radar is clear, press and hold FCTN. is operated and adjusted using controls on your Garmin Marine Network chartplotter. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual You can potentially be harmful to Standby Mode. All radar controls are the most susceptible part of that energy is reflected...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... remove, and press ENTER. If the Radar Page is detected as a new network connection when you must update your chartplotter owner's manual. Basic Operation > Radar Page Configuring the Radar Page You can customize the appearance of the page. Using the ROCKER, highlight the function you turn on the Radar Page. Radar Page A properly installed radar is not available, press and hold the DATA/CNFG key to function properly. Radar Page 2. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Note: A software update...
... remove, and press ENTER. If the Radar Page is detected as a new network connection when you must update your chartplotter owner's manual. Basic Operation > Radar Page Configuring the Radar Page You can customize the appearance of the page. Using the ROCKER, highlight the function you turn on the Radar Page. Radar Page A properly installed radar is not available, press and hold the DATA/CNFG key to function properly. Radar Page 2. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Note: A software update...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... to close ranges (use the slider to accept the change , and then press ENTER. Press ENTER to select 1-100%). GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Sea Clutter Sea Clutter controls unwanted screen clutter caused by selecting a higher gain. Select an adjustment menu option using the method described previously. 2. It automatically adjusts the gain to access the settings and features most commonly used on the ROCKER to open the Radar adjustment menu. 2. Press up...
... to close ranges (use the slider to accept the change , and then press ENTER. Press ENTER to select 1-100%). GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Sea Clutter Sea Clutter controls unwanted screen clutter caused by selecting a higher gain. Select an adjustment menu option using the method described previously. 2. It automatically adjusts the gain to access the settings and features most commonly used on the ROCKER to open the Radar adjustment menu. 2. Press up...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... the setting you want to open the Main Menu. Basic Operation > Radar Tab Map Page with Radar Overlay and Radar Page To hide the radar data overlay on the Radar tab: 1. The Radar tab has four sub tabs: General, Display, MARPA, and Advanced. 10 To access and change , and then press ENTER. 3. Press the Setup soft key on the Main Menu. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Use the Radar tab to select orientation, timed...
... the setting you want to open the Main Menu. Basic Operation > Radar Tab Map Page with Radar Overlay and Radar Page To hide the radar data overlay on the Radar tab: 1. The Radar tab has four sub tabs: General, Display, MARPA, and Advanced. 10 To access and change , and then press ENTER. 3. Press the Setup soft key on the Main Menu. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Use the Radar tab to select orientation, timed...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... Offset, Rings, Background color, Heading Line, Bearing Reference, and Navigation Features. The available Display sub tab options are unavailable. • Timed Transmit XMIT Time-sets the amount of time entered in Timed Transmit XMIT Time and Timed Transmit STBY Time fields. When Timed Transmit is On, the radar uses the settings in the Timed Transmit XMIT Time field. Basic Operation > Radar Tab Display Sub Tab Use the Display sub tab to adjust settings for the amount of time (in standby mode...
... Offset, Rings, Background color, Heading Line, Bearing Reference, and Navigation Features. The available Display sub tab options are unavailable. • Timed Transmit XMIT Time-sets the amount of time entered in Timed Transmit XMIT Time and Timed Transmit STBY Time fields. When Timed Transmit is On, the radar uses the settings in the Timed Transmit XMIT Time field. Basic Operation > Radar Tab Display Sub Tab Use the Display sub tab to adjust settings for the amount of time (in standby mode...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... the date of purchase for warranty repairs. Within this distributor provides local service for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Write the tracking number clearly 16 on the outside the UK) 0808.2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual...
... the date of purchase for warranty repairs. Within this distributor provides local service for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Write the tracking number clearly 16 on the outside the UK) 0808.2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual...
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... mode 13 auto-detect services 10 B Bearing Line 12 bearing reference 11, 12 begin transmitting 9 C center offset 11 clutter rain 4 sea 4 configuring Radar Page 3 cross-talk rejection 11 D digital navigation data 2 Display sub tab 11 E EBL 7 enter standby 9 18 F FTC 4 G gain 4 Garmin Marine Network 8 guard zone 4, 6 defining 6 H heading line 2, 11, 12 heading sensor 8 hide/show navigation features 4 M main pages Radar Page 3-7 manually adjust the radar 13 MARPA 4, 8-9 list 9 target 8 MARPA sub tab 10, 12 motor speed...
... mode 13 auto-detect services 10 B Bearing Line 12 bearing reference 11, 12 begin transmitting 9 C center offset 11 clutter rain 4 sea 4 configuring Radar Page 3 cross-talk rejection 11 D digital navigation data 2 Display sub tab 11 E EBL 7 enter standby 9 18 F FTC 4 G gain 4 Garmin Marine Network 8 guard zone 4, 6 defining 6 H heading line 2, 11, 12 heading sensor 8 hide/show navigation features 4 M main pages Radar Page 3-7 manually adjust the radar 13 MARPA 4, 8-9 list 9 target 8 MARPA sub tab 10, 12 motor speed...