GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... while using your GMR 404/406. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! at www.garmin.com/registration/. Note: The Garmin GMR 404/406 has no user-serviceable parts. Packing List Before installing and getting started with your Garmin dealer immediately. Standard Package: • GMR 404 or 406 radar pedestal and antenna • Power/marine...
... while using your GMR 404/406. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! at www.garmin.com/registration/. Note: The Garmin GMR 404/406 has no user-serviceable parts. Packing List Before installing and getting started with your Garmin dealer immediately. Standard Package: • GMR 404 or 406 radar pedestal and antenna • Power/marine...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... scanner mounting location is high above the ship's keel line with the installation, contact Garmin Product Support or seek the assistance of a professional installer. See your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site for Safety Levels with components of the body to 7 ft (2 m). ...Standby Steering and Emergency compasses = 1.97 ft (0.6 m) • Mount other side of the scanner. GPS antennas should be either above head height). 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]) • ...
... scanner mounting location is high above the ship's keel line with the installation, contact Garmin Product Support or seek the assistance of a professional installer. See your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site for Safety Levels with components of the body to 7 ft (2 m). ...Standby Steering and Emergency compasses = 1.97 ft (0.6 m) • Mount other side of the scanner. GPS antennas should be either above head height). 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]) • ...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... Using a Center Punch, indent the center of the hinges as shown in Figure 6. Hoist the scanner into position using a pre-drilled Garmin compatible Furuno® or Raymarine® mount). 2. DO NOT overtighten the studs because this may cause damage to the mounting surface using the...be torqued to 180° (Figure 4). Position the strap over the ends of the antenna mount as shown in 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 nut...
... Using a Center Punch, indent the center of the hinges as shown in Figure 6. Hoist the scanner into position using a pre-drilled Garmin compatible Furuno® or Raymarine® mount). 2. DO NOT overtighten the studs because this may cause damage to the mounting surface using the...be torqued to 180° (Figure 4). Position the strap over the ends of the antenna mount as shown in 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 nut...
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... (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 Installation Instructions align waveguide faces Step Install the Voltage Converter Unit The voltage converter requires an input voltage of 10-40VDC...15 Amp slow-blow fuse. The 8 mm bolts should be extended, follow the recommendations in .lbs (6 ft.lbs) (.81 kgf.m). Secure the antenna to the selected power source. The converter must be torqued to shrink it for a water resistant fit. After the connector is crimped, heat the...
... (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 Installation Instructions align waveguide faces Step Install the Voltage Converter Unit The voltage converter requires an input voltage of 10-40VDC...15 Amp slow-blow fuse. The 8 mm bolts should be extended, follow the recommendations in .lbs (6 ft.lbs) (.81 kgf.m). Secure the antenna to the selected power source. The converter must be torqued to shrink it for a water resistant fit. After the connector is crimped, heat the...
GMR 404/406 Installation Instructions
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... until it is firmly sealed. (Figure 8) 2. Step Install the Cable Assembly Route the cable as radio antenna lines, or power cables. Align the notch and locking ring on the power cable to secure the cable along a ... can be routed through the front of the scanner (Figure 9), or through a hole drilled through Garmin or a Garmin dealer. You can be used to or from other cables, such as needed, depending on the ...the RJ-45 marine network cable to the RJ-45 socket. Figure 8 Figure 9 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Figure 10 DO NOT cut the cable!
... until it is firmly sealed. (Figure 8) 2. Step Install the Cable Assembly Route the cable as radio antenna lines, or power cables. Align the notch and locking ring on the power cable to secure the cable along a ... can be routed through the front of the scanner (Figure 9), or through a hole drilled through Garmin or a Garmin dealer. You can be used to or from other cables, such as needed, depending on the ...the RJ-45 marine network cable to the RJ-45 socket. Figure 8 Figure 9 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Figure 10 DO NOT cut the cable!
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... directly at the scanner. Microwave energy can be necessary to warm up. Select Antenna Size Front of Boat Offset Depending on the scanner installation, it may require a software update. This means that a GMR 404/406 is determined, press ENTER to save, and press QUIT to return to ...as defined by the Front of Boat Offset: 1. Your new Garmin Marine Radar is placed into standby mode, the GMR 404/406 antenna will remain charged. Radar Setup To take an optical bearing of the GMR 404/406 features, the Garmin Marine Network may be quickly turned on again without having to ...
... directly at the scanner. Microwave energy can be necessary to warm up. Select Antenna Size Front of Boat Offset Depending on the scanner installation, it may require a software update. This means that a GMR 404/406 is determined, press ENTER to save, and press QUIT to return to ...as defined by the Front of Boat Offset: 1. Your new Garmin Marine Radar is placed into standby mode, the GMR 404/406 antenna will remain charged. Radar Setup To take an optical bearing of the GMR 404/406 features, the Garmin Marine Network may be quickly turned on again without having to ...
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Specifications 4 ft Open-Array Antenna: Type: Horizontal Beamwidth: Horizontal Sidelobes Vertical Beamwidth: Antenna Gain: 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 .../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
Specifications 4 ft Open-Array Antenna: Type: Horizontal Beamwidth: Horizontal Sidelobes Vertical Beamwidth: Antenna Gain: 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 .../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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... 2 user adjustable, capable of floating 1 degree Auto & Manual Gain Adjust; FTC presets Overlay mode is required) 10 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Also has split overlay with standard radar presentation 2x, 4x Short, Medium, Long 2 guard zones... - Manual adjust for Rain Clutter and 3 presets for radar plotting and collision avoidance (Heading sensor is supported. Antenna Rotation: Maximum wind load: Receiver Noise Figure: Environmental Range: Range discrimination: Radar interference: Clutter suppression Weight: Dimensions: ...
... 2 user adjustable, capable of floating 1 degree Auto & Manual Gain Adjust; FTC presets Overlay mode is required) 10 GMR 404/406 Marine Radar Installation Instructions Also has split overlay with standard radar presentation 2x, 4x Short, Medium, Long 2 guard zones... - Manual adjust for Rain Clutter and 3 presets for radar plotting and collision avoidance (Heading sensor is supported. Antenna Rotation: Maximum wind load: Receiver Noise Figure: Environmental Range: Range discrimination: Radar interference: Clutter suppression Weight: Dimensions: ...
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... interference by an authorized Garmin service center. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. • The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. For safety, always resolve any user-serviceable parts. The installation of the FCC rules. CAUTION: Use the GMR 404/406 at your authority...
... interference by an authorized Garmin service center. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. • The radar scanner transmits electromagnetic energy. For safety, always resolve any user-serviceable parts. The installation of the FCC rules. CAUTION: Use the GMR 404/406 at your authority...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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Introduction > Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction 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 ...Display Sub Tab 11 MARPA Sub Tab 12 Advanced Sub Tab 13 Appendix 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 ...
Introduction > Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction 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 ...Display Sub Tab 11 MARPA Sub Tab 12 Advanced Sub Tab 13 Appendix 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 ...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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... 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. The lower-right corner of the screen contains two scales. The tick marks on the Range Rings are arranged with ... determining the azimuth to a target. The top scale value represents the distance from your current position along the path of your current heading. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Basic Operation > Understanding Radar Before transmission begins, the message "Spinning Up" is shown from the center of the radar...
... 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. The lower-right corner of the screen contains two scales. The tick marks on the Range Rings are arranged with ... determining the azimuth to a target. The top scale value represents the distance from your current position along the path of your current heading. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual Basic Operation > Understanding Radar Before transmission begins, the message "Spinning Up" is shown from the center of the radar...
GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual
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Select Auto to set AFC mode, front of boat offset and antenna size. Select Manual to automatically adjust the scanner frequency for a GMR 404 radar; Highlight the Freq button to your antenna The available Advanced sub tab settings are displayed on the MARPA list. Note: The ... the AFC Mode field, and press ENTER. 2. Select 4 Foot for optimal performance (recommended). select 6 Foot for a GMR 406 radar. Absolute shows the target's actual speed. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual 13 • Safe Zone Ring-displays a ring on the ROCKER to accept the frequency change.
Select Auto to set AFC mode, front of boat offset and antenna size. Select Manual to automatically adjust the scanner frequency for a GMR 404 radar; Highlight the Freq button to your antenna The available Advanced sub tab settings are displayed on the MARPA list. Note: The ... the AFC Mode field, and press ENTER. 2. Select 4 Foot for optimal performance (recommended). select 6 Foot for a GMR 406 radar. Absolute shows the target's actual speed. GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual 13 • Safe Zone Ring-displays a ring on the ROCKER to accept the frequency change.
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... ±10 deg of main -30 dB outside ±10 deg of main Vertical Beamwidth: 24 degrees Antenna Gain: 29 dBi Polarization: Horizontal Input Return Loss: Better than -20 dB Weight: 12 lbs (5.4 kg) 6 ft Open-Array Antenna Type: End fed slotted waveguide Horizontal Beamwidth: 1.1 degrees Horizontal Sidelobes: -25 dB within ±10 deg...;C 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 Owner's Manual
... ±10 deg of main -30 dB outside ±10 deg of main Vertical Beamwidth: 24 degrees Antenna Gain: 29 dBi Polarization: Horizontal Input Return Loss: Better than -20 dB Weight: 12 lbs (5.4 kg) 6 ft Open-Array Antenna Type: End fed slotted waveguide Horizontal Beamwidth: 1.1 degrees Horizontal Sidelobes: -25 dB within ±10 deg...;C 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 Owner's Manual
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... with standard radar presentation Zoom Mode: 2x, 4x Trails (Wakes): Short, Medium, Long Guard Zone Alarm: 2 guard zones - GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual 15 FTC presets. Appendix > European License Requirements European License Requirements The following table shows European License requirements for Sea... (Heading sensor is greater. Manual or Auto (AFC) receiver tuning; user adjustable Off center Function: Look ahead, Auto Shift, and Manual Antenna RPM: Selectable to 24 or 48 rpm MARPA: Tracks up VRM/EBL: 2 user adjustable, capable of floating Bearing Accuracy: 1 degree Range...
... with standard radar presentation Zoom Mode: 2x, 4x Trails (Wakes): Short, Medium, Long Guard Zone Alarm: 2 guard zones - GMR 404/406 Owner's Manual 15 FTC presets. Appendix > European License Requirements European License Requirements The following table shows European License requirements for Sea... (Heading sensor is greater. Manual or Auto (AFC) receiver tuning; user adjustable Off center Function: Look ahead, Auto Shift, and Manual Antenna RPM: Selectable to 24 or 48 rpm MARPA: Tracks up VRM/EBL: 2 user adjustable, capable of floating Bearing Accuracy: 1 degree Range...
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...; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that this GMR 404/406 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that to radio communications. However...
...; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that this GMR 404/406 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that to radio communications. However...
