Furuno Installation Manual for the GP1850 Marine GPS System

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1.Installation of Standard Equipment

1.1Installation of Display Unit

Mounting considerations

The display unit can be installed on a tabletop, on the overhead or flush mounted in a console or panel.

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Tabletop

Overhead

Figure 1-1 Tabletop, overhead mounting methods

When selecting a mounting location for the display unit keep the following in mind:

Keep the display unit out of direct sunlight.

The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable.

Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents.

The mounting location should be well ventilated.

Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.

Keep the unit away electromagnetic field generating equipment such as motor, generator.

For maintenance and checking purposes, leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit and leave slack in cables.

A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the display unit. Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent disturbance to the magnetic compass:

Standard compass: 0.98 meters

Steering compass: 0.74 meters

Rubber Cushions which absorb vibration (supplied) maybe attached as below if vibration is a problem.

45 5mm

Rubber cushion TM-166 No.18 black

Aline with edge of hanger.

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Contents Wiring Initial Settings Installation of Dgps Beacon ReceiverFirst Edition FEB Safety Instructions for the Installer Safety InstructionsStandard supply Equipment ListsOptional equipment Iii Display Unit System ConfigurationInstallation of Display Unit Installation of Standard EquipmentMounting considerations Tabletop, overhead mounting Mounting procedureFlush mounting of display unit Installation of Antenna UnitPower cable WiringGround Antenna unitExtending antenna cable length How to attach the N-P-8DFB connector Nmea Setting Initial SettingsNmea port RTCM104OUTPUT Dgps portInput/Output data sentences Output Data SentencesAntenna Height Baud Rate Setting GP-1850D onlyBeacon Baud Rate Beacon Frequency Setting GP-1850D onlyBeacon Frequency Auto HP-2N Installation of Dgps Beacon Receiver for GP-1850Procedure DisassemblyDismounting chassis assembly Installation of Dgps receiverInstallation of Dgps beacon receiver Wiring the Cable assembly Attaching chassis assembly 10 Memory, I/O Test Display Checking the Dgps installation11 Connecting Dgps beacon receiver Connecting Dgps beacon receiverPage Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page