Garmin GPSMAP 8700 Black Box Installation Instructions PDF - Page 3

• Devices earlier than the GPSMAP 8000 series and GPSMAP 8500 series cannot be used in a station. • Although it is not necessary, it is recommended that you install all of the devices you plan to use in one station near each other. • No special connections are necessary to create a station, as long as all of the devices are connected to the Garmin Marine Network (Garmin Marine Network Considerations, page 2). • Stations are created and modified using the device software. See the owner's manual provided with the device for more information. GMM Monitor Connection Considerations You can use a GMM monitor to view and control the GPSMAP 8700. When connecting a GMM monitor to the GPSMAP 8700 device, you must observe these considerations. • The touchscreen functionality of the GMM monitor can be used to control one GPSMAP 8700 device. • Although it is recommended to use Garmin DVI-D cables, high-quality third-party DVI-D cables may be used. Before you route a DVI-D cable, you should connect all devices to it for testing. • You must use an HDMI to DVI-D cable or adapter. • You must connect the GMM monitor to the same power source as the GPSMAP 8700 device. If this is not possible, you must connect the devices to the same ground. • You must connect the GMM monitor to a NETWORK port on the GPSMAP 8700 device or to the same Garmin Marine Network as the GPSMAP 8700 device. • The touch data is sent over the Garmin Marine Network. Item Device or port GPSMAP chartplotter GMM touchscreen monitor Chartplotter's HDMI OUT port GMM monitor's MAIN DVI VIDEO IN port GMM monitor's GARMIN PROCESSOR BOX port Chartplotter's NETWORK port or the Garmin Marine Network Cable DVI-D cable with an HDMI adapter Garmin Marine Network Cable Item Device or port GPSMAP chartplotter Third-party touchscreen monitor Chartplotter's HDMI OUT port Monitor's HDMI IN port Monitor's USB port Chartplotter's USB HOST port Cable Garmin HDMI Cable Garmin OTG Adapter Cable NOTE: If the monitor is not a touchscreen, you should install a GRID remote control (not a GRID 20 remote control). NMEA 2000 Considerations NOTICE If you are connecting to an existing NMEA 2000 network, identify the NMEA 2000 power cable. Only one NMEA 2000 power cable is required for the NMEA 2000 network to operate properly. A NMEA 2000 Power Isolator (010-11580-00) should be used in installations where the existing NMEA 2000 network manufacturer is unknown. If you are installing a NMEA 2000 power cable, you must connect it to the boat ignition switch or through another in-line switch. NMEA 2000 devices will drain your battery if the NMEA 2000 power cable is connected to the battery directly. This device can connect to a NMEA 2000 network on your boat to share data from NMEA 2000 compatible devices such as a GPS antenna or a VHF radio. The included NMEA 2000 cables and connectors allow you to connect the device to your existing NMEA 2000 network. If you do not have an existing NMEA 2000 network you can create a basic one using cables from Garmin. If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, you should read the "NMEA 2000 Network Fundamentals" chapter of the Technical Reference for NMEA 2000 Products. You can find this document using the "Manuals" link on the product page for your device at www.garmin.com. The port labeled NMEA 2000 is used to connect the device to a standard NMEA 2000 network. Third-Party Touchscreen Connection Considerations When connecting a third-party touchscreen to view and control the GPSMAP 8700 device, you must observe these considerations. • The video data is sent over the HDMI connection. • The touch data is sent over the USB connection. Item Description NMEA 2000 compatible Garmin device GPS antenna Ignition or in-line switch NMEA 2000 power cable NMEA 2000 drop cable 3