GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... install your GMR 404/406. Connect to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. Serial Number Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you assemble and install the GMR 404/406 radar. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! Note: The Garmin GMR 404/406 has no user-serviceable parts. at www.garmin.com/registration/. Standard Package: • GMR 404 or 406 radar pedestal and antenna •...
... install your GMR 404/406. Connect to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. Serial Number Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you assemble and install the GMR 404/406 radar. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! Note: The Garmin GMR 404/406 has no user-serviceable parts. at www.garmin.com/registration/. Standard Package: • GMR 404 or 406 radar pedestal and antenna •...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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...GMR 404 or GMR 406 marine radar. Do not install the scanner near heat sources where it may be subjected to smoke or hot air from smoke stacks or heat from the path of a radar beam. Standard compass = 3.28 ft (1 m) Standby Steering and Emergency compasses = 1.97 ft (0.6 m) • Mount other side of the surface. GPS antennas...with components of a professional installer. See your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site for Safety Levels with the installation, contact Garmin Product Support or seek the assistance of the Garmin Marine Network, and MFDs (multifunction displays).
...GMR 404 or GMR 406 marine radar. Do not install the scanner near heat sources where it may be subjected to smoke or hot air from smoke stacks or heat from the path of a radar beam. Standard compass = 3.28 ft (1 m) Standby Steering and Emergency compasses = 1.97 ft (0.6 m) • Mount other side of the surface. GPS antennas...with components of a professional installer. See your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site for Safety Levels with the installation, contact Garmin Product Support or seek the assistance of the Garmin Marine Network, and MFDs (multifunction displays).
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... 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 Determine which pattern fits your mount or better suits your mounting location. Install the Seals onto the pedestal (Figure 3). If the end with either end pointed toward the bow...
... 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 Determine which pattern fits your mount or better suits your mounting location. Install the Seals onto the pedestal (Figure 3). If the end with either end pointed toward the bow...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... to the selected power source. After the connector is aligned with the pedestal wave guide and slide the antenna onto the pedestal. 3. Remove the protective cover from the pedestal wave guide. 2. To scanner power cable To ship's power To RF... ground 15 Amp Slow Blow Fuse Distance 3 meters (9.8 ft) 5 meters (16.4 ft) 6.5 meters (21.3 ft) 8 meters (26.2 ft) Gauge 12 AWG 10 AWG 9 AWG 8 AWG Figure 7 Wire Gauge Table GMR 404/406 Marine Radar...
... to the selected power source. After the connector is aligned with the pedestal wave guide and slide the antenna onto the pedestal. 3. Remove the protective cover from the pedestal wave guide. 2. To scanner power cable To ship's power To RF... ground 15 Amp Slow Blow Fuse Distance 3 meters (9.8 ft) 5 meters (16.4 ft) 6.5 meters (21.3 ft) 8 meters (26.2 ft) Gauge 12 AWG 10 AWG 9 AWG 8 AWG Figure 7 Wire Gauge Table GMR 404/406 Marine Radar...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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...1. Turn the power cable locking ring clockwise until it stops. Avoid excessive bending or twisting of the scanner. Figure 8 Figure 9 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Figure 10 It may be routed through the front of the scanner (Figure 9), or through a hole drilled through doorways...cable can be necessary to secure the cable along a route and through Garmin or a Garmin dealer. Step Install the Cable Assembly Route the cable as radio antenna lines, or power cables. Garmin provides a rubber cable grommet that can purchase additional cable grommets through ...
...1. Turn the power cable locking ring clockwise until it stops. Avoid excessive bending or twisting of the scanner. Figure 8 Figure 9 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Figure 10 It may be routed through the front of the scanner (Figure 9), or through a hole drilled through doorways...cable can be necessary to secure the cable along a route and through Garmin or a Garmin dealer. Step Install the Cable Assembly Route the cable as radio antenna lines, or power cables. Garmin provides a rubber cable grommet that can purchase additional cable grommets through ...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... the slider. 5. The newly installed GMR 404 or 406 will not transmit until the radar is now ready to properly configure the radar. Select the correct antenna size, 4 foot or 6 foot, and press ENTER. 4. Measure the target bearing on the Garmin Marine Network: 1. Your new Garmin Marine Radar is properly configured. To place the GMR 404/406 in the Marine Data Management...
... the slider. 5. The newly installed GMR 404 or 406 will not transmit until the radar is now ready to properly configure the radar. Select the correct antenna size, 4 foot or 6 foot, and press ENTER. 4. Measure the target bearing on the Garmin Marine Network: 1. Your new Garmin Marine Radar is properly configured. To place the GMR 404/406 in the Marine Data Management...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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...: Polarization: Input Return Loss Weight 6 ft Open-Array Antenna: Type: Horizontal Beamwidth: Horizontal Sidelobes Vertical Beamwidth: Antenna Gain: Polarization: Input Return Loss: Weight: Open-Array Scanner Transmit Power: Transmitter Frequency: Input Voltage: Typical Input Power: Input Power (100 kts wind): Range/Pulse .../65/2304 0.500/80/2304 0.750/200/1152 1.0/250/1152 1.5/500/576 2.0/500/576 3.0/800/576 4.0/800/576 6.0 - 24/1000/576 36 - 72/1000/288 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions
...: Polarization: Input Return Loss Weight 6 ft Open-Array Antenna: Type: Horizontal Beamwidth: Horizontal Sidelobes Vertical Beamwidth: Antenna Gain: Polarization: Input Return Loss: Weight: Open-Array Scanner Transmit Power: Transmitter Frequency: Input Voltage: Typical Input Power: Input Power (100 kts wind): Range/Pulse .../65/2304 0.500/80/2304 0.750/200/1152 1.0/250/1152 1.5/500/576 2.0/500/576 3.0/800/576 4.0/800/576 6.0 - 24/1000/576 36 - 72/1000/288 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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...is required) 10 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Manual adjust for Rain Clutter and 3 presets for radar plotting and collision avoidance (Heading sensor is supported. Also has split overlay with standard radar presentation 2x, ...receiver tuning; Antenna Rotation: Maximum wind load: Receiver Noise Figure: Environmental Range: Range discrimination: Radar interference: Clutter suppression Weight: Dimensions: Cable Radar Display Features Presentation Modes: VRM/EBL: Bearing Accuracy: Controls Radar/Chart Overlay:...
...is required) 10 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Manual adjust for Rain Clutter and 3 presets for radar plotting and collision avoidance (Heading sensor is supported. Also has split overlay with standard radar presentation 2x, ...receiver tuning; Antenna Rotation: Maximum wind load: Receiver Noise Figure: Environmental Range: Range discrimination: Radar interference: Clutter suppression Weight: Dimensions: Cable Radar Display Features Presentation Modes: VRM/EBL: Bearing Accuracy: Controls Radar/Chart Overlay:...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... occur in accordance with California's Proposition 65. FCC Compliance The GMR 404/406 complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to avoid the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver...12 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to NFPA code, section 302. Warnings and Important Information Failure to radio communications. Do not attempt to actual use the unit for more information. See www.garmin.com...
... occur in accordance with California's Proposition 65. FCC Compliance The GMR 404/406 complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to avoid the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver...12 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions This equipment generates, uses, and can be connected to NFPA code, section 302. Warnings and Important Information Failure to radio communications. Do not attempt to actual use the unit for more information. See www.garmin.com...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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...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...14 Specifications 14 4 ft Open-Array Antenna 14 6 ft Open-Array Antenna 14 Open-Array Scanner 14 European License Requirements 15 Limited Warranty 16 FCC Compliance 17 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 17 Index 18 ii GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
...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...14 Specifications 14 4 ft Open-Array Antenna 14 6 ft Open-Array Antenna 14 Open-Array Scanner 14 European License Requirements 15 Limited Warranty 16 FCC Compliance 17 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 17 Index 18 ii GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... Soft keys Zoom scale Ring separation 1/4 nm Heading Line The Heading Line is shown while the radar antenna reaches nominal rotation speed. After the message disappears, the radar begins painting an image. Soft keys that allow quick access to the outermost complete ring. The lower-... can help in or out. Basic Operation > Understanding Radar Before transmission begins, the message "Spinning Up" is shown from the center of the screen contains two scales. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Understanding the Radar Display The Radar Page shows a status bar along the top, user-...
... Soft keys Zoom scale Ring separation 1/4 nm Heading Line The Heading Line is shown while the radar antenna reaches nominal rotation speed. After the message disappears, the radar begins painting an image. Soft keys that allow quick access to the outermost complete ring. The lower-... can help in or out. Basic Operation > Understanding Radar Before transmission begins, the message "Spinning Up" is shown from the center of the screen contains two scales. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Understanding the Radar Display The Radar Page shows a status bar along the top, user-...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... Boat Offset-allows you to offset the front of the boat if you mount the radar at an angle. • Antenna Size-allows you to set AFC mode, front of the AFC Mode field, and press ENTER. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual 13 Advanced Sub Tab Use the Advanced sub tab to the right of... boat offset and antenna size. Press up or down on the ROCKER to accept the frequency change. select 6 Foot for a GMR 404 radar; • Safe Zone Ring-displays a ring on the...
... Boat Offset-allows you to offset the front of the boat if you mount the radar at an angle. • Antenna Size-allows you to set AFC mode, front of the AFC Mode field, and press ENTER. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual 13 Advanced Sub Tab Use the Advanced sub tab to the right of... boat offset and antenna size. Press up or down on the ROCKER to accept the frequency change. select 6 Foot for a GMR 404 radar; • Safe Zone Ring-displays a ring on the...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... Beamwidth: 1.1 degrees Horizontal Sidelobes: -25 dB within ±10 deg of main -30 dB outside ±10 deg of main Vertical Beamwidth: 24 degrees Antenna Gain: 30 dBi Polarization: Horizontal Input Return Loss: Better than -20 dB Weight: 16 lbs (7.3 kg) 14 Open-Array Scanner Transmit Power: 4 kW ...Antenna Rotation: 24 rpm and 48 rpm Maximum Wind Load: 100 kts Receiver Noise Figure: Less than 4 dB Environmental: Temp: -10ºC to +60ºC Humidity: 95% at 35ºC Rel Wind: 100 kts Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX6 Range: 20 meters minimum, 72 nm max Range Discrimination: 20 meters GMR 404/406...
... Beamwidth: 1.1 degrees Horizontal Sidelobes: -25 dB within ±10 deg of main -30 dB outside ±10 deg of main Vertical Beamwidth: 24 degrees Antenna Gain: 30 dBi Polarization: Horizontal Input Return Loss: Better than -20 dB Weight: 16 lbs (7.3 kg) 14 Open-Array Scanner Transmit Power: 4 kW ...Antenna Rotation: 24 rpm and 48 rpm Maximum Wind Load: 100 kts Receiver Noise Figure: Less than 4 dB Environmental: Temp: -10ºC to +60ºC Humidity: 95% at 35ºC Rel Wind: 100 kts Waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX6 Range: 20 meters minimum, 72 nm max Range Discrimination: 20 meters GMR 404/406...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... I Malta * Italy G Iceland G Latvia I Norway I Lithuania G Switzerland I I-requires an individual license for Sea Clutter; FTC presets. Radar Interference: Anti-jamming algorithm Clutter Suppression: Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter, FTC Weight: 42 lbs (19 kg) Dimensions: 17" x 11" x 16...Antenna RPM: Selectable to 24 or 48 rpm MARPA: Tracks up VRM/EBL: 2 user adjustable, capable of floating Bearing Accuracy: 1 degree Range Ring Accuracy: 20 meters or ±1.5% of use. Controls: Auto & Manual Gain Adjust; Refer to 10 MARPA targets for the GMR 404/406. GMR 404/406...
... I Malta * Italy G Iceland G Latvia I Norway I Lithuania G Switzerland I I-requires an individual license for Sea Clutter; FTC presets. Radar Interference: Anti-jamming algorithm Clutter Suppression: Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter, FTC Weight: 42 lbs (19 kg) Dimensions: 17" x 11" x 16...Antenna RPM: Selectable to 24 or 48 rpm MARPA: Tracks up VRM/EBL: 2 user adjustable, capable of floating Bearing Accuracy: 1 degree Range Ring Accuracy: 20 meters or ±1.5% of use. Controls: Auto & Manual Gain Adjust; Refer to 10 MARPA targets for the GMR 404/406. GMR 404/406...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... > FCC Compliance and DoC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 80 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver....of equipment authorization, issued under the authority of Conformity link. If this GMR 404/406 is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your Garmin product: http://www.garmin.com/products/gmr404/. Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of the...
... > FCC Compliance and DoC Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 80 of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver....of equipment authorization, issued under the authority of Conformity link. If this GMR 404/406 is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your Garmin product: http://www.garmin.com/products/gmr404/. Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of the...