Furuno GP-1850WF User manual

PRINTED IN JAPAN
COLOR GPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDER
COLOR DGPS/PLOTTER/SOUNDER
GP-1850WF
GP-1850WDF
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PUB. No. IME-44252-A1
GP-1850WF/1850WDF
(TENI)
FIRST EDITION :AUG.2002
A1 :OCT.21, 2002
Printed in Japan
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions for the Installer
WARNING
WARNING
Do not work inside the
equipment unless totally
familiar with electrical
circuits.
Hazardous voltage which can
shock, burn or cause serious
injury exists inside the equip-
ment.
Turn off the power at the
mains switchboard before
beginning the installation.
Post a sign near the switch
to indicate it should not be
turned on while the equip-
ment is being installed.
Fire, electrical shock or
serious injury can result if the
power is left on or is applied
while the equipment is being
installed.
Ground the equipment to
prevent electrical shock
and mutual interference.
Confirm that the power supply voltage
is compatible with the voltage rating
of the equipment.
Connection to the wrong power supply
can cause fire or equipment damage. The
voltage rating appears on the label at the
rear of the display unit.
Use the correct fuse.
Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or
equipment damage.
Keep the following compass safe
distance.
Standard Steering
Display unit 0.5 m 0.3 m
CAUTION
CAUTION
When handling the transducer cable,
keep in mind the following points.
Keep the cable away from oil and
fuel.
Keep the cable away from the place
where it may be damaged during the
installation.
Do not paint the cable.
The sheath of the transducer cable is made
of chlonophrene rubber (or vinil chloride).
Therefore, do not paint the seath with
organic liquid (such as toluene) since it
may harm the seath.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION................................................................................iii
EQUIPMENT LISTS .............................................................................................iv
1. INSTALLATION .............................................................................................1-1
1.1 Installation of Display Unit............................................................................................1-1
1.2 Installation of Antenna Unit ..........................................................................................1-3
1.3 Installation of Transducers...........................................................................................1-4
1.4 Installation of Sensors................................................................................................1-20
2. WIRING..........................................................................................................2-1
3. INITIAL SETTINGS........................................................................................3-1
3.1 NMEA Setting ..............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Output Data Sentences................................................................................................3-3
3.3Antenna Height............................................................................................................3-4
3.4 DGPS Setting ..............................................................................................................3-5
3.5 External Equipment Setup (Option)..............................................................................3-7
3.6 Selecting the Echo Sounder Output Power..................................................................3-9
4. INCORPORATION OF DGPS BEACON RECEIVER KIT
(for GP-1850WF)...........................................................................................4-1
PACKING LIST
OUTLINE DRAWINGS
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The GP-1850WF/1850WDF mainly consists of a display unit, a GPS antenna and a dual
frequency transducer.A DGPS beacon receiver is provided inside the display unit for
GP-1850WDF type. The mini chart card drive in the display unit loads electronic charts.
External equipment which can be connected include water temperature and speed sensors,
autopilot, and DGPS beacon receiver (GP-1850WF).
Ship's mains
12-24 VDC
External equipment
(Autopilot, etc.)
DGPS beacon receiver
GP-1850WF only
Transducer
Temp. sensor
(option)
Antenna unit
Receives signal from
GPS satellite and beacon
reference station
(GP-1850WDF only).
Display unit
Ship's position is
calculated in longitude
and latitude from signal
received from the an-
tenna unit and displayed
on the screen.
GPA-017
(for GP-1850WF)
*Matching
Box
MB-1000
*Required for 1 kW transducer only
GPA-019
(for GP-1850WDF)
Category of Units
Unit Category
Display unit
Antenna unit
Exposed to weather
Exposed to weather
Transducer Submerged in water
: Option
: Local Supply
Rectifier
RP-62
Ship's mains
100/110/115/220/230 VAC
1 , 50/60 Hz
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EQUIPMENT LISTS
Standard supply
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Display Unit GP-1850WF-E - 1
GP-1850WDF-E -
-
-
Antenna Unit GPA-017 1for GP-1850WF
GPA-019 for GP-1850WDF
Fuse
Power cable, Cable assy.
Spare Parts* SP14-02501 004-375-260
1
Installation
Materials* CP14-05200 000-041-496 1
Accessories* FP14-02400 000-041-497 1 FP14-02401, FP14-02402
*: Refer to Packing list at the end of this manual.
Optional equipment
Name Type Code No. Remarks
DGPS Beacon
Receiver Kit
GR-7000A-1650-10N-019 000-041-650 GPA-019, GR-7000A
GR-7000A-1650-15N-019S 000-041-653 GPA-019S, GR-7000A
Antenna cable assy. TNC-PS-3D-15 000-133-670 15 m, for antenna cable
extension
Antenna cable Set
CP20-01700 004-372-110 30 m, for antenna cable
extension
CP20-01710 004-372-120 50 m, for antenna cable
extension
Cable Assy. MJ-A7SPF0003-050 000-136-730-01
Mast mount fixture CP20-0111 004-365-780
Right-angle antenna
base No.13-QA330 000-803-239
for antenna unit mounting
L-angle antenna base No.13-QA310 000-803-240
Antenna base
for rail mounting No.13-RC5160 000-806-114
GPA-019S -
-
for GP-1850WDF
GPA-017S for GP-1850WF
Antenna Unit
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Optional equipment (con’t)
Name Type Code No. Remarks
Rectifier PR-62
000-013-484 for 100 VAC
w/8 m cable transom mount,
for 600 W
for 600 W
520-5PSD 000-015-204
for 1 kW
50/200-1T 000-015-170
for 1 kW transducer connection
02S4092 000-134-484
Transducer
Cable assy
for 1 kW transducer connection
MB-1000 000-040-809
Matching box
ST sensor
Inner hull kit S
520-5PWD 000-015-126
Thru-hull type
ST-02MSB 000-137-986
w/8 m cable, thru-hull type
for mounting transducer
for 600 W
ST-02PSB 000-137-987
22S0191 000-802-598
Temperature sensor
T-02MTB 000-040-026
T-02MSB 000-040-040
Triducer 525ST-MSD 000-015-263
525ST-PWD 000-015-261
T-03MSB 000-040-027
w/8 m cable and water proof
connector, for 600 W
520-5MSD 000-015-212
000-013-485 for 110 VAC
000-013-486 for 220 VAC
000-013-487 for 230 VAC
for radar, 6P-4P, 5 m
for radar, 6P-4P, 10 m
for navaid or E/S, 6P-6P, 5 m
for navaid or E/S, 6P-6P, 10 m
Cable assy.
Remote controller
MJ-A6SPF0011-050 000-132-244
MJ-A6SPF0011-100 000-132-336
MJ-A6SPF0012-050 000-134-424
MJ-A6SPF0012-100 000-133-817
Controller, vinyl cover, battery
RMC-185F-E 004-375-320
RAM Card 00RAM02MC-004 004-371-790 2MB
C-MAP
modification kit 1650/1850-MAP 004-376-420
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1. INSTALLATION
1.1 Installation 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.
OverheadTabletopHard Cover
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.
• Amagnetic 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: 0.5 meters
Steering compass: 0.3 meters
• Rubber feet (supplied) which absorb vibration may be attached as below if vibration is a
problem. Note however that the display unit can only be tilted within 10° from vertical
position when the rubber feet are used.
45 ±5 mm
Align with edge
of hanger.
Rubber foot
TM-166 No.18 black
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1-2
Mounting procedure
Follow the procedure below to mount the display unit on a tabletop or the overhead.
Tabletop, overhead mounting
1.Fixthe hangerbyfourtapping screws5X16.
2. Screw knob bolts in display unit, set it to hanger, and tighten knob bolts.
3. Attach hard cover to protect LCD.
WARNING
Tabletop, overhead mounting of display unit
Flush mounting
Note: Use supplied pan head screws when the thickness of the bulkhead is from 11 to 14
mm. For bulkhead which exceeds 14 mm in thickness the length of the pan head
screws should be bulkhead thickness plus 7.3±1.5 mm. Also the length of B below
should max. 7mm.
BA
1. Prepare a cutout in the mounting location whose dimensions are as shown on the next
page.
2. Fix the display unit by six pan head screw. Refer to the outline drawing on page D-2.
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Flush mount
Pan head screws
Cutout for flush mount
242 0.5
50
89 0.5
147 0.5
6-R2.25
244 1
143 1
15 0.5
238 1
Flush mounting of display unit
1.2 Installation of Antenna Unit
Mounting considerations
Install the antenna unit referring to the installation diagram on page D-3 or D-4. When
selecting a mounting location for the antenna unit, keep in mind the following points:
• Select a location out of the radar beam. The radar beam will obstruct or prevent reception
of the GPS satellite signal.
• The location should be well away from a VHF antenna.A GPS receiver is interfered by a
harmonic wave of a VHF antenna.
• There should be no interfering object within the line-of-sight to the satellites. Objects
within line-of-sight to a satellite, for example, a mast, may block reception or prolong
acquisition time.
• Mount the antenna unit as high as possible. Mounting the antenna unit as high as
possible keeps it free of interfering objects and water spray, which can interrupt reception
of GPS satellite signal if the water freezes.
• If the antenna cable is to be passed through a hole which is not large enough to pass the
connector, you may unfasten the connector with a needle nose pliers and 3/8-inch
open-end wrench. Refasten it as shown in the figure below after running the cable
through the hole.
Center pin (soldered)
Clamp nut
Connector shell
Gasket (reddish brown)Washer
Shield
How to assemble the connector
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1-4
1.3 Installation of Transducers
Installing the inside-hull mount transducer
Necessary tools
You will need the following tools:
• Sandpaper (#100)
• Silicone sealant
Remarks on installation
• Do the installation with the boat hauled out of the water.
• Turn off the engine while installing the equipment.
• Install the transducer in the engine room.
Selecting the mounting location
Keep the following points in mind when selecting a mounting location:
• The mounting location should be where the hull is of single-hull thickness and is void of air
or flotation materials other than solid fiberglass between the transducer face and the water.
• Do not place the transducer over hull struts or ribs which run under the hull.
• Avoid a location where the rising angle of the hull exceeds 15°, to minimize the effect of the
boat’s rolling.
• You will finalize the mounting location through some trial and error. The procedure for this is
shown later.
50 cm
50 cm
15 cm
15 cm
1/3
1/2
Mounting location
for transducer
Centerline
Inside-hull transducer mounting location
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1-5
Attaching the transducer
1. Clean the transducer face to remove any foreign material. Lightly roughen the
transducer face with #100 sandpaper. Also, roughen the inside of the hull where the
transducer is to be mounted.
2. Warm the silicone sealant to 40°C before usage to soften it. Coat the transducer face
and mounting location with silicone sealant.
Transducer face
Silicone sealant
Coating the transducer face with silicone sealant
3. Press the transducer firmly down on the hull and gently twist it back and forth to remove
any air which may be trapped in the silicone sealant.
Hull Silicone
sealant
Squeeze out
air bubbles.
Attaching transducer to hull with silicone sealant
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1-6
Observing the picture
1. Press the [POWER] key to turn on the display unit.
2. Press the [SNDR] key to select the sounder display.
3. Press the MODE/FREQ soft key to display the following window.
MODE/FREQ
AUTO CRUISING
AUTO FISHING
MANUAL
Mode FREQ selection window
4. Select MANUAL with the cursor pad.
5. Press the RETURN soft key.
6. Press the GAIN soft key to display the gain window.
GAIN
HIGH
LOW
50
Gain window
7. Confirm that the gain is set at 50 (midpoint).
8. Press the RETURN soft key.
9. Press the RANGE soft key.
10. Press ▲to select “15 ft”.
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1-7
11.Press the RETURN soft key. Note the depth seabed.
30
°C
20
10
15
010
5
0.0
SNDR
FUNC
MODE/
FREQ
SHIFT
GAIN
RANGE
GPS 3D 50kHz
10.2
SOUNDER
Video sounder picture
Ifthe bottom isdisplayed in reddish brown and the depth indication appearsthe mounting
location is suitable. You can leave the transducer in position.
If the bottom is not displayed in reddish brown, the mounting location is unsuitable.
Relocate the transducer and do the following.
1. Press the [POWER] key to turn off the power.
2. Gently dismount the transducer with piece of wood.
3. Do steps 1 through 5 in the previous procedure. Repeat until a suitable location is found.
Final preparation
Support the transducer with a piece of wood to keep it in place while it is drying. Let the
transducer dry 24 – 72 hours.
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1-8
Installing the thru-hull mount transducer
Transducer mounting location
This type of mounting provides the best performance of all, since the transducer protrudes
from the hull and the effect of air bubbles and turbulence neat the hull skin is reduced.
When the boat has a keel, the transducer should be at least 30 cm away from it. Typical
through hull mountings are shown in the figure on the next page.
The performance of the video sounder is directly related to the mounting location of the
transducer, especially for high-speed cruising. The installation should be planned in
advance, keeping the standard cable length (8 m) and the following factors in mind.
• Air bubbles and turbulence caused by movement of the boat seriously degrade the
sounding capability of the transducer. The transducer should, therefore, be located in a
position where water flow is the smoothest. Noise from the propellers also adversely
affects performance and the transducer should not be mounted nearby. The lifting strakes
are notorious for creating acoustic noise, and these must be avoided by keeping the
transducer inboard of them.
• The transducer must always remain submerged, even when the boat is rolling, pitching or
up on a plane at high speed.
• A practical choice would be somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 of the boat’s length from the
stern. For planning hulls, a practical location is generally rather far astern, so that the
transducer is always in water regardless of the planning attitude.
Transducer outline drawings
22
120
30
68 87
68
120
28
24
520-5PSD (option) 520-5MSD (option)
Ship's
bow
All dimensions
in millimeters
Transducer outline drawings
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Acceptable transducer mounting locations
Deep-V hull
• Position 1/2 to 1/3 length of the hull from stern.
• 15 to 30 cm off center line (inside first lifting strakes.)
Transducer mounting location on deep-V hull
High speed V-planning hull
•Within the wetted bottom area
•Deadrise angle within 15°
Transducer mounting location on high speed V-planning hull
Typical through-hull mount transducer installations
Flat washer
Rubber washer
Fairing block
Hull
bottom
Hull
bottom
Deep-V hull Flat hull
Typical through-hull mount transducer installations
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Procedure for installing the thru-hull mount transducer
1. With the boat hauled out of the water, mark the location selected for mounting the
transducer on the bottom of the hull.
2. If the hull is not level within 15° in any direction, faring blocks made out of teak should
be used between the transducer and hull, both inside and outside, to keep the
transducer face parallel with the water line. Fabricate the fairing block as shown below
and make the entire surface as smooth as possible to provide an undisturbed flow of
water around the transducer. The fairing block should be smaller than the transducer
itself to provide a channel to divert turbulent water around the sides of the transducer
rather than over its face.
Bow
Hole for
stuffing tube
Upper half
Lower half
Saw along slope
of hull.
Construction of fairing block
3. Drill a hole just large enough to pass the threaded stuffing tube of the transducer
through the hull, making sure it is drilled vertically.
4. Apply a sufficient amount of high quality caulking compound to the top surface of the
transducer, around the threads of the stuffing tube and inside the mounting hole (and
fairing blocks if used) to ensure watertight mounting.
5. Mount the transducer and fairing blocks and tighten the locking nuts. Be sure that the
transducer is properly oriented and its working face is parallel to the waterline.
Note: Do not over-stress the stuffing tube and locking nuts through excessive tightening,
since the wood block will swell when the boat is placed in the water. It is suggested
that the nut be tightened lightly at installation and retightened several days after the
boat has been launched.
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1-11
Installing the transom mount transducer
This type of mounting is very commonly employed, usually on reactively small I/O or
outboard boats. Do not use this method on an inboard motor boat because turbulence is
created by the propeller ahead of the transducer.
There are two methods of installation: flush with hull (for flat hulls) and projecting from hull
(for deep V-hulls).
Flat hull
D
D>50 cm
Deep-V
hull
Transom mount transducer mounting locations
Installing the transom mount transducer flush with hull (for flat hulls)
A suitable mounting location is at least 50 cm away from the engine and where the water
flow is smooth.
1. Drill four pilot holes in the mounting location.
2. Attach the transducer to the bracket with tapping screws (supplied).
3. Adjust the transducer position so the transducer faces right to the seabed.
Note: If necessary, to improve water flow and minimize air bubbles staying on the
transducer face, incline the transducer about 5° at the rear. This may require a
certain amount of experimentation for fine tuning at high cruising speeds.
4. Fill the gap between the wedge front of the transducer and transom with epoxy material
to eliminate any air spaces.
No.1 M5 x 14
5˚
M5 x 20
M5 x 20
Tape
Transom mount transducer, mounting flush with hull
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Installing the transom mount transducer projecting from hull (for deep-V hulls)
This method is employed on deep-V hulls and provides good performance because the
effects of air bubbles are minimal. Install the transducer parallel with water surface; not flush
with hull. If the boat is placed on a trailer care must be taken not to damage the transducer
when the boat is hauled out of the water and put on the trailer.
M5 x 20
No. 2 M5 x 14
M5 x 20
Transom mount transducer, projecting from hull
Transducer preparation
Before putting the boat in water, wipe the face of the transducer thoroughly with a detergent
liquid soap. This will lessen the time necessary for the transducer to have good contact with
the water. Otherwise the time required for complete “saturation” will be lengthened and
performance will be reduced.
Do not paint the transducer. Performance will be affected.
Triducer
525ST-MSD
The triducer is designed for thru-hull mounting.
Mounting considerations
When selecting a mounting location keep the following points in mind:
• Air bubbles and turbulence caused by movement of the boat seriously degrade the
sounding capability of the transducer. The transducer should, therefore, be located in a
position where water flow is the smoothest. Noise from the propellers also adversely
affects performance and the transducer should not be mounted nearby. The lifting strakes
are notorious for creating acoustic noise, and these must be avoided by keeping the
transducer inboard of them.
• The transducer must always remain submerged, even when the boat is rolling, pitching or
up on a plane at high speed.
• A practical choice would be somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 of the boat’s length from the
stern. For planning hulls, a practical location is generally rather far astern, so that the
transducer is always in water regardless of the planning attitude.
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