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Garmin GPSMAP 8500 Black Box Instructions Manual

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    Gpsmap ® 8500 installation instructions the gpsmap 8500 is a highly customizable marine navigation and information system. These instructions will explain the connections between the various components of the system so you can plan and install the best system for your boat. In addition, these instru...

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    Item name description À gmm the gmm is touch-screen monitor that connects to the gpsmap 8500 to act as a display and interface, or as display without interface capabilities. You can connect two gmm devices to one gpsmap 8500, although only one will allow touchscreen control of the gpsmap 8500. Á gar...

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    Mounting considerations notice if the device is mounted vertically, it is important to install it with the connectors pointing downward. This will help avoid potential water retention around the connectors. This device should be mounted in a location that is not exposed to extreme temperatures or co...

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    Connection considerations notice a blue rubber seal is included for each dvi port on the device. This seal must be installed between each dvi port and dvi- cable connector to avoid damage to the connectors. When connecting the gpsmap 8500 to power, to a gmm, and to other garmin devices, observe the ...

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    3 install the locking ring and o-ring on the ends of the garmin marine network cable. 4 connect the garmin marine network cable to the garmin monitor port on the gpsmap 8500 and to the garmin processor box port on the gmm. 5 connect the dvi-d cable to the main dvi-i video out port on the gpsmap 8500...

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    Standard nmea 0183-compliant device item description À 12 vdc power source Á power cable nmea 0183-compliant device à nmea 0183 cable item garmin wire function garmin wire color nmea 0183 device wire function Ê power red power Ë power ground black power ground Ì data ground black data ground Í recei...

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    Item garmin wire function garmin wire color nmea 0183 device wire function Ï transmit a (+) gray receive Ð transmit b (-) pink n/a • if the nmea 0183-compliant device has only one input (rx) wire (no a, b, +, or -), leave the pink wire unconnected. • if the nmea 0183-compliant device has only one ou...

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    Port wire function wire color pin number n/a alarm yellow n/a accessory on orange n/a ground black n/a spare n/a standard nmea 0183-compliant device connected for two-way communication item description À 12 vdc power source Á power cable nmea 0183-compliant device à nmea 0183 cable item garmin wire ...

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    Item description nmea 0183-compliant device à nmea 0183 cable item garmin wire function garmin wire color nmea 0183 device wire function Ê power red power Ë power ground black power ground Ì data ground black data ground Í rxa (+) white txa (+) Î rxb (-) orange/white txb (-) Ï txa (+) gray rxa (+) Ð...

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    Item description nmea 0183-compliant device à nmea 0183 cable item garmin wire function garmin wire color nmea 0183 device wire function Ê power red power Ë power ground black power ground Ì data ground black data ground Í rxb (-) orange/white n/a Î rxa (+) white txa (+) lamp or horn connections the...

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    Card reader connections connecting to power warning when connecting the power cable, do not remove the in-line fuse holder. To prevent the possibility of injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating, the appropriate fuse must be in place as indicated in the product specifications. In addit...

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    Type sentence description pgrmz z: altitude sddbt dbt: depth below transducer sddpt dpt: depth sdmtw mtw: water temperature sdvhw vhw: water speed and heading receive dpt depth dbt depth below transducer mtw water temperature vhw water speed and heading wpl waypoint location dsc digital selective ca...