GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... Registration Help us better support you assemble and install the GMR 404/406 radar. at www.garmin.com/registration/. Note: The Garmin GMR 404/406 has no user-serviceable parts. 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 These instructions help you by phone: (913...
... Registration Help us better support you assemble and install the GMR 404/406 radar. at www.garmin.com/registration/. Note: The Garmin GMR 404/406 has no user-serviceable parts. 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 These instructions help you by phone: (913...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... rigging blocking the radar beam. GPS antennas should be either above and below the radar beam path of a radar beam. GMR 404 (100W/m squared = 60" [151 cm]) (10W/m squared = 187" [475 cm]) GMR 406 (100W/m squared = 75" [189 cm]) (10W/m squared = 236" [598 cm]) • The scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. See your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site for...
... rigging blocking the radar beam. GPS antennas should be either above and below the radar beam path of a radar beam. GMR 404 (100W/m squared = 60" [151 cm]) (10W/m squared = 187" [475 cm]) GMR 406 (100W/m squared = 75" [189 cm]) (10W/m squared = 236" [598 cm]) • The scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. See your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site for...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... to 180° (Figure 4). Fasten the scanner to the pedestal. 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...patterns Option A and Option B. Position the strap over the ends of the antenna mount as it is pointed toward the bow as long as shown in place....mount or better suits your mounting location. Hoist the scanner into position using a pre-drilled Garmin compatible Furuno® or Raymarine® mount). 2. Step Install the Mounting Studs ...
... to 180° (Figure 4). Fasten the scanner to the pedestal. 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...patterns Option A and Option B. Position the strap over the ends of the antenna mount as it is pointed toward the bow as long as shown in place....mount or better suits your mounting location. Hoist the scanner into position using a pre-drilled Garmin compatible Furuno® or Raymarine® mount). 2. Step Install the Mounting Studs ...
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...GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions The converter must be installed as close as possible to the selected power source. It is recommended that the antenna wave guide is crimped, heat the connector to the vessel's RF ground. For optimal performance, the voltage converter housing should be torqued to the pedestal... follow the recommendations in .lbs (6 ft.lbs) (.81 kgf.m). After the connector is aligned with the pedestal wave guide and slide the antenna onto the pedestal. 3. Verify that voltage converter be fused using the 8 mm hex bolts and spring washers. If the input...
...GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions The converter must be installed as close as possible to the selected power source. It is recommended that the antenna wave guide is crimped, heat the connector to the vessel's RF ground. For optimal performance, the voltage converter housing should be torqued to the pedestal... follow the recommendations in .lbs (6 ft.lbs) (.81 kgf.m). After the connector is aligned with the pedestal wave guide and slide the antenna onto the pedestal. 3. Verify that voltage converter be fused using the 8 mm hex bolts and spring washers. If the input...
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...marine sealant. This is firmly sealed. (Figure 8) 2. Figure 8 Figure 9 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Figure 10 Step Install the Cable Assembly Route the cable as radio antenna lines, or power cables. DO NOT cut the cable! Garmin provides a rubber cable grommet that can be necessary to other equipment. Press the... mm (1.25") hole for routing the power/network cable. Avoid running the cable near moving objects, high-heat sources, or through Garmin or a Garmin dealer. Avoid excessive bending or twisting of mount you are using.
...marine sealant. This is firmly sealed. (Figure 8) 2. Figure 8 Figure 9 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Figure 10 Step Install the Cable Assembly Route the cable as radio antenna lines, or power cables. DO NOT cut the cable! Garmin provides a rubber cable grommet that can be necessary to other equipment. Press the... mm (1.25") hole for routing the power/network cable. Avoid running the cable near moving objects, high-heat sources, or through Garmin or a Garmin dealer. Avoid excessive bending or twisting of mount you are using.
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... the radar is placed into standby mode, the GMR 404/406 antenna will not transmit until the radar is clear. Follow the instructions below . Using the ROCKER, highlight the Advanced tab, then the Antenna Size...GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions To place the GMR 404/406 in the Marine Data Management Kit. Turn on the radar. Before beginning radar transmission, verify that a GMR 404/406 is determined, press ENTER to save, and press QUIT to return to properly configure the radar. Measure the target bearing on the Garmin Marine Network: 1. Stopping the Radar...
... the radar is placed into standby mode, the GMR 404/406 antenna will not transmit until the radar is clear. Follow the instructions below . Using the ROCKER, highlight the Advanced tab, then the Antenna Size...GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions To place the GMR 404/406 in the Marine Data Management Kit. Turn on the radar. Before beginning radar transmission, verify that a GMR 404/406 is determined, press ENTER to save, and press QUIT to return to properly configure the radar. Measure the target bearing on the Garmin Marine Network: 1. Stopping the Radar...
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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
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...discrimination: Radar interference: Clutter suppression Weight: Dimensions: Cable Radar Display Features Presentation Modes: VRM/EBL: Bearing Accuracy: Controls Radar/Chart Overlay: Zoom Mode: Trails (Wakes): Guard Zone Alarm: Off center Function: Antenna RPM...radar plotting and collision avoidance (Heading sensor is supported. user adjustable Look ahead, Auto Shift and Manual Selectable to 10 MARPA targets for Sea Clutter; Manual or Auto (AFC) receiver tuning; FTC presets Overlay mode is required) 10 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar...
...discrimination: Radar interference: Clutter suppression Weight: Dimensions: Cable Radar Display Features Presentation Modes: VRM/EBL: Bearing Accuracy: Controls Radar/Chart Overlay: Zoom Mode: Trails (Wakes): Guard Zone Alarm: Off center Function: Antenna RPM...radar plotting and collision avoidance (Heading sensor is supported. user adjustable Look ahead, Auto Shift and Manual Selectable to 10 MARPA targets for Sea Clutter; Manual or Auto (AFC) receiver tuning; FTC presets Overlay mode is required) 10 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar...
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...GMR 404/406 complies with Part 80 of this Installation Manual, and thoroughly practice operation using an 8 gauge copper cable. However, there is recommended, and the scanner must conform to use . See www.garmin...radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. When in accordance with California's Proposition 65. This product does not contain any discrepancies before switching to transmit mode. • For protection from the GMR 404/406... the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver...
...GMR 404/406 complies with Part 80 of this Installation Manual, and thoroughly practice operation using an 8 gauge copper cable. However, there is recommended, and the scanner must conform to use . See www.garmin...radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. When in accordance with California's Proposition 65. This product does not contain any discrepancies before switching to transmit mode. • For protection from the GMR 404/406... the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver...
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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...contains two scales. After the message disappears, the radar begins painting an image. Heading line Using Range Rings Use the Range Rings to quickly determine the distance to a target. The tick marks can help in or out. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Use the RANGE keys to the ...outermost complete ring. Range rings 3/4 nm 1/2 nm Soft keys Zoom scale Ring separation 1/4 nm Heading Line The Heading Line is shown while the radar antenna reaches nominal rotation speed.
...contains two scales. After the message disappears, the radar begins painting an image. Heading line Using Range Rings Use the Range Rings to quickly determine the distance to a target. The tick marks can help in or out. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Use the RANGE keys to the ...outermost complete ring. Range rings 3/4 nm 1/2 nm Soft keys Zoom scale Ring separation 1/4 nm Heading Line The Heading Line is shown while the radar antenna reaches nominal rotation speed.
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... the front of the boat if you mount the radar at an angle. • Antenna Size-allows you to set the frequency manually. Highlight the AFC Mode field, and press ENTER. 2. Press ENTER to adjust the scanner frequency. 5. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual 13 Advanced Sub Tab Use the Advanced... sub tab to select the size of your own. Highlight the Freq button to your antenna The available Advanced sub tab settings are displayed on the Radar Page depicting the Own Vessel Safe Zone....
... the front of the boat if you mount the radar at an angle. • Antenna Size-allows you to set the frequency manually. Highlight the AFC Mode field, and press ENTER. 2. Press ENTER to adjust the scanner frequency. 5. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual 13 Advanced Sub Tab Use the Advanced... sub tab to select the size of your own. Highlight the Freq button to your antenna The available Advanced sub tab settings are displayed on the Radar Page depicting the Own Vessel Safe Zone....
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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...
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Manual or Auto (AFC) receiver tuning; FTC presets. Manual adjust for Rain Clutter and 3 presets for the GMR 404/406. Radar/Chart Overlay: Overlay mode is supported. Appendix > European License Requirements European License Requirements The following table shows European License requirements ... Modes: North up, Course up, Heading up to 10 MARPA targets for radar plotting and collision avoidance. (Heading sensor is required). user adjustable Off center Function: Look ahead, Auto Shift, and Manual Antenna RPM: Selectable to the national radio or telecommunications office or ministry. Refer to...
Manual or Auto (AFC) receiver tuning; FTC presets. Manual adjust for Rain Clutter and 3 presets for the GMR 404/406. Radar/Chart Overlay: Overlay mode is supported. Appendix > European License Requirements European License Requirements The following table shows European License requirements ... Modes: North up, Course up, Heading up to 10 MARPA targets for radar plotting and collision avoidance. (Heading sensor is required). user adjustable Off center Function: Look ahead, Auto Shift, and Manual Antenna RPM: Selectable to the national radio or telecommunications office or ministry. Refer to...
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... Garmin product: http://www.garmin.com/products/gmr404/. Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is in a particular installation. FCC Compliance The GMR 404/406...
... Garmin product: http://www.garmin.com/products/gmr404/. Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is in a particular installation. FCC Compliance The GMR 404/406...