Garmin GCV 20 GCV 20 Installation Instructions - Page 2

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• If your boat is not equipped with a GMS 10 network port expander, connect the network cable directly to the network port on your chartplotter. Installation Diagram You can use this diagram to identify the connection points from your sounder to the network, power, and transducer. Item À Á Â Ã Description Chartplotter GCV 20 Power Source Transducer Cable Routing Grommets When routing cables through your boat, it may be necessary to drill holes to route the cables. Cable routing grommets can be used to cover cable installation holes. The grommets do not create a waterproof seal. If necessary, apply a marine sealant after installation to weatherproof around the grommet and the cable. You can purchase grommets from your Garmin dealer or directly from Garmin at www.garmin.com. Blink Codes After the sounder is installed, it turns on when the chartplotter is turned on. The two-color (green and red) status LED on the sounder indicates its operational status. LED Color Green Red Red/ Green Red State Status Slow blink Slow blink Slow blink The sounder is connected to a chartplotter and is operating properly. You should see sonar data on the chartplotter. The sounder is turned on, but is not connected to a chartplotter, or is waiting to connect to a chartplotter. If the sounder is connected to the chartplotter and this code persists, check the wiring connections. The sounder is in test mode. Rapid blink sequence System error. The chartplotter displays a message indicating the type of failure. When the error condition is fixed, the sounder must be completely disconnected from and reconnected to its power source to clear the error. Specifications Specification Size (W × H × D) Weight Case material Water rating* Temperature range Power input Power usage Fuse Compass safe distance Transmit power (RMS)** Frequency Maximum depth/ distance*** Data output Measurement 192 x 251 x 66 mm (7.6 x 9.9 x 2.6 in.) 845 g (1.86 lb.) Fully gasketed, polycarbonate plastic IEC 60529 IPX7 From -15° to 70°C (from 5° to 158°F) From 10 to 35 Vdc 10.5 W maximum 4.0 A, mini 42 Vdc, fast-acting, blade-type 260 mm (10.2 in.) 500 W CHIRP 260/455/820/1120 kHz Garmin ClearVü™ 260 kHz: 152 m (500 ft.) 455 kHz: 91 m (300 ft.) 820 kHz: 61 m (200 ft.) SideVü 260 kHz: 152 m (500 ft.) 455 kHz: 91 m (300 ft.) 820 kHz: 61 m (200 ft.) 1120 kHz: 38 m (125 ft.) Garmin Marine Network *The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com /waterrating. **Dependent upon transducer rating and depth. ***Dependent upon transducer, water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. © 2018 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. GCV™ is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. support.garmin.com

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If your boat is not equipped with a GMS 10 network port
expander, connect the network cable directly to the
network port on your chartplotter.
Installation Diagram
You can use this diagram to identify the connection points from
your sounder to the network, power, and transducer.
Item
Description
À
Chartplotter
Á
GCV 20
Â
Power Source
Ã
Transducer
Cable Routing Grommets
When routing cables through your boat, it may be necessary to
drill holes to route the cables. Cable routing grommets can be
used to cover cable installation holes. The grommets do not
create a waterproof seal. If necessary, apply a marine sealant
after installation to weatherproof around the grommet and the
cable. You can purchase grommets from your Garmin dealer or
directly from Garmin at
www.garmin.com
.
Blink Codes
After the sounder is installed, it turns on when the chartplotter is
turned on. The two-color (green and red) status LED on the
sounder indicates its operational status.
LED
Color
State
Status
Green
Slow blink
The sounder is connected to a chartplotter
and is operating properly. You should see
sonar data on the chartplotter.
Red
Slow blink
The sounder is turned on, but is not
connected to a chartplotter, or is waiting to
connect to a chartplotter. If the sounder is
connected to the chartplotter and this code
persists, check the wiring connections.
Red/
Green
Slow blink
The sounder is in test mode.
Red
Rapid blink
sequence
System error. The chartplotter displays a
message indicating the type of failure. When
the error condition is fixed, the sounder must
be completely disconnected from and
reconnected to its power source to clear the
error.
Specifications
Specification
Measurement
Size (W × H × D)
192 x 251 x 66 mm (7.6 x 9.9 x 2.6 in.)
Weight
845 g (1.86 lb.)
Case material
Fully gasketed, polycarbonate plastic
Water rating*
IEC 60529 IPX7
Temperature range
From -15° to 70°C (from 5° to 158°F)
Power input
From 10 to 35 Vdc
Power usage
10.5 W maximum
Fuse
4.0 A, mini 42 Vdc, fast-acting, blade-type
Compass safe distance
260 mm (10.2 in.)
Transmit power (RMS)**
500 W
Frequency
CHIRP 260/455/820/1120 kHz
Maximum depth/
distance***
Garmin ClearVü
260 kHz: 152 m (500 ft.)
455 kHz: 91 m (300 ft.)
820 kHz: 61 m (200 ft.)
SideVü
260 kHz: 152 m (500 ft.)
455 kHz: 91 m (300 ft.)
820 kHz: 61 m (200 ft.)
1120 kHz: 38 m (125 ft.)
Data output
Garmin Marine Network
*The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m
for up to 30 min. For more information, go to
www.garmin.com
/waterrating
.
**Dependent upon transducer rating and depth.
***Dependent upon transducer, water salinity, bottom type, and
other water conditions.
© 2018 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin
®
and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries,
registered in the USA and other countries. GCV
is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of
Garmin.
support.garmin.com