Garmin GHP 10 Installation Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Marine Autopilot System

Summary of GHP 10

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 1 ghp ™ 10 installation instructions to obtain the best possible performance and to avoid damage to your boat, install the garmin ® ghp 10 marine autopilot system according to the following instructions. Professional installation of the autopilot system is highly rec...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 ghp 10 installation instructions table of contents ghp ™ 10 installation instructions ................................... 1 registering your device .............................................................. 1 contacting garmin.......................................................................

  • Page 3: Needed

    Ghp 10 installation instructions 3 ghp 10 package contents and tools needed the ghp 10 autopilot system consists of multiple components. Familiarize yourself with all of the components before beginning installation. You must know how the components operate together in order to correctly plan the ins...

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    4 ghp 10 installation instructions cables and connectors the ghp 10 autopilot system includes multiple cables. These cables connect the components to power, to each other, to an alarm, and to optional devices. Ccu/ecu interconnect cable this cable connects the ccu to the ecu. A portion of this cable...

  • Page 5: Installation Preparation

    Ghp 10 installation instructions 5 installation preparation before installing the ghp 10 autopilot system, you must plan where all the components will be located on your boat. Temporarily place all the components where you intend to install them. Read these considerations and consult the diagrams on...

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    6 ghp 10 installation instructions nmea 2000 connection considerations • the ccu and the ghc 10 connect to the nmea 2000 network. If your boat does not have a nmea 2000 network, one can be built using the included nmea 2000 cables and connectors ( page 13 ). • to use advanced features of the ghp 10,...

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 7 general connections diagram refer to this diagram for component-interconnection reference only. Follow the detailed installation instructions for each component. Ghp 10 general connection outline feedback ccu power } drive ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➐ ➏ ➒ ➑ item description importa...

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    8 ghp 10 installation instructions single-helm layout guidelines nmea 2000 network ➋ ➊ ➌ ➍ ➎ note: this diagram is for planning purposes only. Specific connection diagrams are included in the detailed installation instructions for each component. Hydraulic connections are not shown in this diagram. ...

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 9 dual-helm layout guidelines ➊ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ note: this diagram is for planning purposes only. Specific connection diagrams are included in the detailed installation instructions for each component. Hydraulic connections are not shown in this diagram. Item description i...

  • Page 10: Installation Procedures

    10 ghp 10 installation instructions installation procedures after you have completely planned the ghp 10 installation on your boat, and have satisfied all the hydraulic, mounting, and connection considerations for your particular installation, you can begin mounting and connecting the components. Sh...

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 11 securing the ccu in the ccu bracket 1. Connect the ccu/ecu interconnect cable and the nmea 2000 drop cable to the ccu. 2. Place the ccu in the mounting portion of the ccu bracket with the wires hanging straight down ➊ . 3. Place the securing portion of the bracket...

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    12 ghp 10 installation instructions 3. If you will be cutting the hole with a jigsaw instead of a 3 17 / 32 in. (90 mm) hole saw, use a 3 / 8 in. (10 mm) drill bit to drill a pilot hole as indicated on the template to begin cutting the mounting surface. 4. Using the jigsaw or the 3.5 in. (90 mm) hol...

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 13 7. Connect the drop cable to the t-connector you added in step 3, and to the ghc 10. Note: in order for the autopilot to turn on, the yellow wire from the ghc 10 data cable be connected to the yellow wire from the ccu/ecu interconnect cable, and the black wire fro...

  • Page 14: Configuring The Ghp 10

    14 ghp 10 installation instructions connecting optional devices to the ghp 10 autopilot system to use advanced features of the ghp 10, optional nmea 2000-compatible or nmea 0183-compatible devices, such as a gps device, can be connected to the nmea 2000 network or to the ghc 10 through nmea 0183. Nm...

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 15 2. Select continue. 3. Select an option: • if the steering test turns the boat in the correct direction, select yes. • if the steering test turns the boat in the opposite direction, select no. 4. If you selected no in step 3, repeat steps 1–2. Note: if it is incor...

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    16 ghp 10 installation instructions calibrating the compass 1. Drive your boat at cruising speed in a straight line. 2. Select begin, and continue to drive in a straight line. 3. When instructed, turn the boat slowly clockwise, taking care to make the turn as steady and flat as possible. Turn slowly...

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 17 adjusting the autopilot gain settings note: when you manually adjust the rudder gain (or counter gain), make relatively small adjustments, and adjust only one value at a time. Test the change before making additional adjustments. 1. Enable the advanced configurati...

  • Page 18: Appendix

    18 ghp 10 installation instructions appendix nmea 0183 connection diagrams the following three connection diagrams are examples of different situations you may encounter when connecting your nmea 0183 device to the ghc 10. Example one of three: two-way nmea 0183 communication > > > > > > > > + - ➊ ➌...

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 19 device specification measurement ccu dimensions 3 19 / 32 in. Diameter (91.4 mm) weight 5.6 oz. (159 g) temperature range from 5°f to 140°f (from -15°c to 55°c) case material fully gasketed, high-impact aluminum alloy, waterproof to iec 529 ipx7 standards ccu/ecu ...

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    20 ghp 10 installation instructions nmea 0183 information when connected to optional nmea 0183-compatible devices, the ghc 10 uses the following nmea 0183 sentences. Type sentence receive wpl gga grme gsa gsv rmc bod bwc dtm gll rmb vhw mwv xte transmit hdg ghp 10 configuration settings although all...

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 21 category setting description rudder gains high speed gain allows you to set the rudder gain for high speeds. This setting applies to the vessel when operating above planing speed. If you set this value too high, the autopilot may be overactive, attempting to const...

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    22 ghp 10 installation instructions error and warning messages error message cause autopilot action ecu voltage is low the ecu supply voltage goes below 10 vdc for longer than 6 seconds. • alarm sounds • continues in normal operation autopilot is not receiving navigation data. Autopilot placed in he...

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 23 ecu mounting template ccu mounting template ➊ ➊ up, when installing on a vertical surface.

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    Ghp 10 installation instructions 25 ghp 10 installation checklist detach this checklist from the installation instructions and use it during the ghp 10 installation process. Read all installation instructions before installing the ghp 10. Contact garmin product support if you have any questions duri...

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