Installation Instructions
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...bit required depends on the box. Bail Mounting the GPSMAP 3000 Series Chartplotter Use the included bracket to the GPS antenna (Page 6). 4. The holes on the ...GPSMAP 3000 series device to power and to bail mount the GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter. Although they are not necessary to use this manual to: • Connect the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices such as a sounder or a radar...800/800.1020. Mount the GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter in a location that fits the holes in the product box for product warnings and other Garmin Marine Network compatible devices, such as...
...bit required depends on the box. Bail Mounting the GPSMAP 3000 Series Chartplotter Use the included bracket to the GPS antenna (Page 6). 4. The holes on the ...GPSMAP 3000 series device to power and to bail mount the GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter. Although they are not necessary to use this manual to: • Connect the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices such as a sounder or a radar...800/800.1020. Mount the GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter in a location that fits the holes in the product box for product warnings and other Garmin Marine Network compatible devices, such as...
Installation Instructions
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...M3 set screw ➌. Route the GPS 17x cable away from engine components Surface-mounting the GPS 17x Antenna 1. best Below - Secure the antenna to the GPS 17x. 7. Above - OK Radar 3 ft. (1 m) VHF Radio Antenna GPS 17x Placement Considerations Note: If you ...center. 4. Fasten the marine mount to the GPS 17x, you verify correct operation, permanently mount the antenna. surface ➋ GPS 17x antenna ➌ Rubber gasket Pole Mounting the GPS 17x Antenna With the pole-mount adapter attached to the boat. GPSMAP 3000 Series Installation Instructions...
...M3 set screw ➌. Route the GPS 17x cable away from engine components Surface-mounting the GPS 17x Antenna 1. best Below - Secure the antenna to the GPS 17x. 7. Above - OK Radar 3 ft. (1 m) VHF Radio Antenna GPS 17x Placement Considerations Note: If you ...center. 4. Fasten the marine mount to the GPS 17x, you verify correct operation, permanently mount the antenna. surface ➋ GPS 17x antenna ➌ Rubber gasket Pole Mounting the GPS 17x Antenna With the pole-mount adapter attached to the boat. GPSMAP 3000 Series Installation Instructions...
Installation Instructions
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... ethernet-based system that allows Garmin chartplotters to the Garmin Marine Network. Garmin GMR 18 Marine Radar Garmin GMS 10 Marine Network Port Expander Garmin GDL 30A Marine Weather/Audio Satellite Recieiver GPS 17x Garmin GPSMAP 3000 Series Chartplotter Garmin GPSMAP 3000 Series Chartplotter xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Garmin GSD 21 To transducer Sounder Module Expanded Garmin Marine Network With a GMS 10 and Additional Devices GPSMAP 3000 Series Installation Instructions Serial...
... ethernet-based system that allows Garmin chartplotters to the Garmin Marine Network. Garmin GMR 18 Marine Radar Garmin GMS 10 Marine Network Port Expander Garmin GDL 30A Marine Weather/Audio Satellite Recieiver GPS 17x Garmin GPSMAP 3000 Series Chartplotter Garmin GPSMAP 3000 Series Chartplotter xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Garmin GSD 21 To transducer Sounder Module Expanded Garmin Marine Network With a GMS 10 and Additional Devices GPSMAP 3000 Series Installation Instructions Serial...
Owner's Manual
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...overview and information that provides basic working knowledge needed to the GPSMAP 3206/3210 & GPS 17 Installation Instructions. The XM WX Weather section provides instructions on using a GDL 30/ GDL 30A Marine Weather Satellite Receiver with the packing list on using the pages. Take a moment...40, GMR 21/41 or GMR 404/406 radar with your Garmin dealer immediately. The Radar section provides instructions on using a Garmin GSD 20, GSD 21 (Serial), or a GSD 22 (Ethernet) sounder with your GPSMAP 3206/3210. The GPSMAP 3206/3210 uses the proven performance of Contents, Product ...
...overview and information that provides basic working knowledge needed to the GPSMAP 3206/3210 & GPS 17 Installation Instructions. The XM WX Weather section provides instructions on using a GDL 30/ GDL 30A Marine Weather Satellite Receiver with the packing list on using the pages. Take a moment...40, GMR 21/41 or GMR 404/406 radar with your Garmin dealer immediately. The Radar section provides instructions on using a Garmin GSD 20, GSD 21 (Serial), or a GSD 22 (Ethernet) sounder with your GPSMAP 3206/3210. The GPSMAP 3206/3210 uses the proven performance of Contents, Product ...
Owner's Manual
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... 42 Changing the Highway Perspective Range 43 Highway Page Options 43 Video Page...44 Video Page Options 44 Main Menu 45 GPS Tab...45 Tide Tab...46 Tide Sub Tab...46 Current Sub Tab...48 Celestial Tab 49 Trip Tab...50 Weather Tab ... Alarms...60 System Tab...60 Update Sub Tab...65 Network Tab 66 Pages Tab...66 Map Tab...67 AIS Sub Tab...70 Radar Tab...72 Temp (Temperature) Tab 72 Sonar Tab...73 Highway Tab 73 XM Tab...74 Using Sonar 76 Understanding Sonar 76... Waypoint 82 Sonar Tab...82 General Sub Tab...83 Graph Sub Tab...84 Water Temp Sub Tab 85 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual iii
... 42 Changing the Highway Perspective Range 43 Highway Page Options 43 Video Page...44 Video Page Options 44 Main Menu 45 GPS Tab...45 Tide Tab...46 Tide Sub Tab...46 Current Sub Tab...48 Celestial Tab 49 Trip Tab...50 Weather Tab ... Alarms...60 System Tab...60 Update Sub Tab...65 Network Tab 66 Pages Tab...66 Map Tab...67 AIS Sub Tab...70 Radar Tab...72 Temp (Temperature) Tab 72 Sonar Tab...73 Highway Tab 73 XM Tab...74 Using Sonar 76 Understanding Sonar 76... Waypoint 82 Sonar Tab...82 General Sub Tab...83 Graph Sub Tab...84 Water Temp Sub Tab 85 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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...Customizing Preset Weather Displays 86 Weather Tab 88 Marine Bulletins Sub Tab 88 Using Radar 89 Understanding Radar 89 Understanding the Radar Display 90 Radar Page...91 Configuring the Radar Page 91 Using the Radar Adjustment Menu 92 Map Page Radar Overlay 97 Radar Tab...97 General Sub Tab...98 Display Sub... 103 WAAS Capability 104 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 104 What is DSC?...104 LORAN TD System 106 Caring for the GPSMAP 3206/3210 107 Navigation Terms 108 Messages and Alarms 110 Optional Accessories 112 Limited Warranty 113 FCC Compliance 114 XM Satellite Radio Service...
...Customizing Preset Weather Displays 86 Weather Tab 88 Marine Bulletins Sub Tab 88 Using Radar 89 Understanding Radar 89 Understanding the Radar Display 90 Radar Page...91 Configuring the Radar Page 91 Using the Radar Adjustment Menu 92 Map Page Radar Overlay 97 Radar Tab...97 General Sub Tab...98 Display Sub... 103 WAAS Capability 104 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 104 What is DSC?...104 LORAN TD System 106 Caring for the GPSMAP 3206/3210 107 Navigation Terms 108 Messages and Alarms 110 Optional Accessories 112 Limited Warranty 113 FCC Compliance 114 XM Satellite Radio Service...
Owner's Manual
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... you add optional hardware to the page sequence. As you have a GMR 20/40, GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406 marine radar networked, the Radar Page is inserted into the page sequence. Press PAGE. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a main page, or press...Compass Page, and Highway Page. Press PAGE to view, and press ENTER. 32 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual Main Pages > Overview Main Pages The GPSMAP 3206/3210 has four main pages that comes with your GPSMAP 3206/3210 or Garmin Marine Network, additional main pages, functions, or adjustments may appear automatically. When the unit...
... you add optional hardware to the page sequence. As you have a GMR 20/40, GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406 marine radar networked, the Radar Page is inserted into the page sequence. Press PAGE. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a main page, or press...Compass Page, and Highway Page. Press PAGE to view, and press ENTER. 32 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual Main Pages > Overview Main Pages The GPSMAP 3206/3210 has four main pages that comes with your GPSMAP 3206/3210 or Garmin Marine Network, additional main pages, functions, or adjustments may appear automatically. When the unit...
Owner's Manual
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...Map Page and Sonar Page; If you have Garmin radar connected, you want to your destination with digital readouts and a compass display, which includes a Bearing Pointer. Main Pages > Map Split Page and Compass Page Compass Page The GPSMAP 3206/3210 features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway.... Compass ring Bearing pointer GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 41 Map Split Page Use the Map Split Page to open the Functions window. 3. if you have a Garmin sonar module connected, you to show a split view of the Map and ...
...Map Page and Sonar Page; If you have Garmin radar connected, you want to your destination with digital readouts and a compass display, which includes a Bearing Pointer. Main Pages > Map Split Page and Compass Page Compass Page The GPSMAP 3206/3210 features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway.... Compass ring Bearing pointer GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 41 Map Split Page Use the Map Split Page to open the Functions window. 3. if you have a Garmin sonar module connected, you to show a split view of the Map and ...
Owner's Manual
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...so that the most recent temperature measured appears on page 89 for the Radar Page. Temp (Temperature) Tab The Temp tab displays the water temperature log (if equipped with a temperature sensing transducer or receiving NMEA Sonar temperature data). Main Menu • Log and Graph Scale-...fast or slow the temperature log scrolls (the shorter the time duration, the faster the temperature log scrolls). Main Menu > Radar Tab and Temp (Temperature) Tab Radar Tab The Radar tab contains setup options for more information. Select Auto to 2.5 hours. 72 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual
...so that the most recent temperature measured appears on page 89 for the Radar Page. Temp (Temperature) Tab The Temp tab displays the water temperature log (if equipped with a temperature sensing transducer or receiving NMEA Sonar temperature data). Main Menu • Log and Graph Scale-...fast or slow the temperature log scrolls (the shorter the time duration, the faster the temperature log scrolls). Main Menu > Radar Tab and Temp (Temperature) Tab Radar Tab The Radar tab contains setup options for more information. Select Auto to 2.5 hours. 72 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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..., because the eyes are accessible from the center of the scanner. Read the installation instructions included with your Garmin marine radar to install and configure your GPSMAP 3206/3210 to humans and animals. This gives the operator an opportunity to verify that the microwave energy transmitted by the... of the GMR 20/40 GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406 marine radar when networked with your GPSMAP 3206/3210. When the transmitted energy contacts a target, some of that has the potential to begin radar transmission?" The scanner collects the returned energy for processing and display. Your...
..., because the eyes are accessible from the center of the scanner. Read the installation instructions included with your Garmin marine radar to install and configure your GPSMAP 3206/3210 to humans and animals. This gives the operator an opportunity to verify that the microwave energy transmitted by the... of the GMR 20/40 GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406 marine radar when networked with your GPSMAP 3206/3210. When the transmitted energy contacts a target, some of that has the potential to begin radar transmission?" The scanner collects the returned energy for processing and display. Your...
Owner's Manual
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... quick access to the other. The scale value represents the distance from your current heading. The top scale is shown while the radar antenna reaches nominal rotation speed. Radar 90 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual Heading line Using Range Rings Use the Range Rings to quickly determine the distance to a target. 3/4 nm Range rings...
... quick access to the other. The scale value represents the distance from your current heading. The top scale is shown while the radar antenna reaches nominal rotation speed. Radar 90 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual Heading line Using Range Rings Use the Range Rings to quickly determine the distance to a target. 3/4 nm Range rings...
Owner's Manual
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... mark in the check box next to open the Main Menu. To view the Radar Page: Press PAGE repeatedly until the Radar Page appears. To add or remove functions on the Radar Page. Radar Page GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 91 If the message "Incompatible Software Version" appears when you turn... then press and hold ADJ/MENU to the page sequence. Radar Page With the radar properly installed, when you turn on the GPSMAP 3206/3210, you must update your GPSMAP 3206/3210, it should detect the radar as a new network connection. If the Radar Page is added to open the Configuration window. Note: A...
... mark in the check box next to open the Main Menu. To view the Radar Page: Press PAGE repeatedly until the Radar Page appears. To add or remove functions on the Radar Page. Radar Page GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 91 If the message "Incompatible Software Version" appears when you turn... then press and hold ADJ/MENU to the page sequence. Radar Page With the radar properly installed, when you turn on the GPSMAP 3206/3210, you must update your GPSMAP 3206/3210, it should detect the radar as a new network connection. If the Radar Page is added to open the Configuration window. Note: A...
Owner's Manual
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... adjustment menu option using the method described previously. 2. You can also set gain manually. To see more detail, increase the receiver sensitivity by choppy sea conditions. Sea Clutter Sea Clutter controls unwanted screen clutter caused by selecting a higher gain. Press up or... clutter caused by rain at a distance. Radar 92 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual It automatically adjusts the gain to close ranges (use the slider to increase the clarity of the Radar receiver. To select an adjustment option from the Radar Page 1. Rain Clutter Rain Clutter controls unwanted...
... adjustment menu option using the method described previously. 2. You can also set gain manually. To see more detail, increase the receiver sensitivity by choppy sea conditions. Sea Clutter Sea Clutter controls unwanted screen clutter caused by selecting a higher gain. Press up or... clutter caused by rain at a distance. Radar 92 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual It automatically adjusts the gain to close ranges (use the slider to increase the clarity of the Radar receiver. To select an adjustment option from the Radar Page 1. Rain Clutter Rain Clutter controls unwanted...
Owner's Manual
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...The Zoom setting has four settings: Off, 2x, 4x, and Move. Trails On Trails Off GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 93 NOTE: The Target Expansion setting has no effect at the selected zoom range, open the Radar adjustment menu, and then press the Move soft key. When you select a zoom range, a... of the screen appears in on the screen leave a history trail, and allows you to increase the size of the radar screen. Select On or Off. Using Radar > Radar Page Target Expansion Off Target Expansion On Trails Trails allows you to select whether all returns on a selected area of a...
...The Zoom setting has four settings: Off, 2x, 4x, and Move. Trails On Trails Off GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 93 NOTE: The Target Expansion setting has no effect at the selected zoom range, open the Radar adjustment menu, and then press the Move soft key. When you select a zoom range, a... of the screen appears in on the screen leave a history trail, and allows you to increase the size of the radar screen. Select On or Off. Using Radar > Radar Page Target Expansion Off Target Expansion On Trails Trails allows you to select whether all returns on a selected area of a...
Owner's Manual
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Using Radar > Radar Page Guard Zone A Guard Zone is a user-defined area of the EBL. The VRM/EBL option has two areas, VRM/EBL 1 and VRM/EBL 2. GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual You can move the center point of the VRM, which allows you to measure from one target to set the ...Guard Zone. 94 Variable Range Marker (VRM) Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) To start VRM/EBL 1 or VRM/EBL 2: On the Radar Adjustment menu, highlight...
Using Radar > Radar Page Guard Zone A Guard Zone is a user-defined area of the EBL. The VRM/EBL option has two areas, VRM/EBL 1 and VRM/EBL 2. GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual You can move the center point of the VRM, which allows you to measure from one target to set the ...Guard Zone. 94 Variable Range Marker (VRM) Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) To start VRM/EBL 1 or VRM/EBL 2: On the Radar Adjustment menu, highlight...
Owner's Manual
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...MARPA is replaced with collision avoidance. Rotate the EBL until it intersects the VRM at format 0183, v2.30 or higher. The Gamin Marine Network has been tested using the KVH® 1000 heading sensor using six second dampening. The symbols indicate the current state of the...press ENTER. 2. The measured range and bearing are displayed in the MARPA list. Radar GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 95 The heading sensor must output the NMEA sentence HDM or HDG at the target location. Using Radar > Radar Page MARPA relies on the ROCKER to closest point of the VRM. 3. Press ...
...MARPA is replaced with collision avoidance. Rotate the EBL until it intersects the VRM at format 0183, v2.30 or higher. The Gamin Marine Network has been tested using the KVH® 1000 heading sensor using six second dampening. The symbols indicate the current state of the...press ENTER. 2. The measured range and bearing are displayed in the MARPA list. Radar GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 95 The heading sensor must output the NMEA sentence HDM or HDG at the target location. Using Radar > Radar Page MARPA relies on the ROCKER to closest point of the VRM. 3. Press ...
Owner's Manual
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... applied to the Magnetron. Selecting Set Motor to High Speed to remove the radar from Standby mode. Select Begin Transmitting to increases the speed at which the radar rotates, thus increasing the speed at which the screen updates. Radar 96 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual Dangerous target Enter Standby (Begin Transmitting) The Enter Standby (Begin...
... applied to the Magnetron. Selecting Set Motor to High Speed to remove the radar from Standby mode. Select Begin Transmitting to increases the speed at which the radar rotates, thus increasing the speed at which the screen updates. Radar 96 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual Dangerous target Enter Standby (Begin Transmitting) The Enter Standby (Begin...
Owner's Manual
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... on the System tab, the Radar tab appears on the Radar Page to set up the Radar Page. To overlay radar data on the Map Page. Using Radar > Map Page Radar Overlay and Radar Tab Radar Tab When a GMR 20/40, GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406 marine radar is connected to the GPSMAP 3206/3210, and either the Auto-Detect...
... on the System tab, the Radar tab appears on the Radar Page to set up the Radar Page. To overlay radar data on the Map Page. Using Radar > Map Page Radar Overlay and Radar Tab Radar Tab When a GMR 20/40, GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406 marine radar is connected to the GPSMAP 3206/3210, and either the Auto-Detect...
Owner's Manual
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... places your location on the screen. Look Ahead shifts your location on the screen according to select orientation, timed transmit, and cross-talk rejection. Radar 98 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual When Timed Transmit is in Timed Transmit XMIT Time and Timed Transmit STBY Time fields. The settings are operating in the Timed...
... places your location on the screen. Look Ahead shifts your location on the screen according to select orientation, timed transmit, and cross-talk rejection. Radar 98 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual When Timed Transmit is in Timed Transmit XMIT Time and Timed Transmit STBY Time fields. The settings are operating in the Timed...
Owner's Manual
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... a set to a distance between .01 and 2 nautical miles. • Time To Safe Zone-sounds an alarm if MARPA determines that is centered on the Radar Page. Radar GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 99 The Safe Zone can be set time interval. Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to own vessel heading. If a target...
... a set to a distance between .01 and 2 nautical miles. • Time To Safe Zone-sounds an alarm if MARPA determines that is centered on the Radar Page. Radar GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 99 The Safe Zone can be set time interval. Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to own vessel heading. If a target...